A curated selection of today’s most interesting stories from 61 RSS sources.
Sports
NBA Player Luke Kornet Surprises Fans With Personal Blog
The internet is buzzing after discovering that Spurs center Luke Kornet maintains his own blog, offering fans an unexpected glimpse into the thoughtful side of an NBA player. The revelation has prompted discussions about bringing more players onto personal publishing platforms like Micro.blog.
Source: https://www.manton.org/2026/03/08/i-cant-believe-im-only.html \n## Technology
Why Building for Web First Made This RSS App Better
I designed this RSS app for the web first, and then added Mac afterwards (in beta soon). I think that worked out well. Helps push the web to be as feature-rich as possible, and lets me rethink what should be different for the Mac.
Source: https://www.manton.org/2026/03/08/i-designed-this-rss-app.html
Apple’s Ultra Lineup Expands: Foldable iPhone, Touchscreen MacBook, and Camera AirPods
Following its budget-friendly MacBook Neo launch, Apple is reportedly developing at least three premium products that will command higher price points than their mainstream counterparts. The lineup includes a $2,000 foldable iPhone, a touchscreen MacBook Pro arriving this fall, and next-generation AirPods featuring built-in cameras to feed visual data.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/891151/apple-is-going-high-end-with-new-ultra-products-next
The Best Switch 2 Controller Just Got Better (and Cheaper)
EasySMX’s new S10 Lite builds on their acclaimed Switch 2 controller with an innovative new feature other companies will likely copy. At just $34 with code VergeS10lite, it trims some premium features but maintains the budget-friendly appeal that made the original S10 a standout.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/888482/easysmx-s10-lite-switch-2-native-wireless-controller-hands-on
How Furby Revolutionized Human-Computer Interaction
Furby was a simple toy that captivated the world in 1998 with its uncanny awareness and ability to interact. Beyond being a holiday craze, it represented a breakthrough in how we think about relationships with technology and human-computer interaction.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/891124/the-cute-and-cursed-story-of-furby
Why Modern Hybrids Are Still Struggling to Live Up to the Hype
Ferdinand Porsche built the first hybrid, the Semper Vivus, back in 1900—yet we’re still grappling with hybrid technology’s limitations. The Verge explores why plug-in hybrids aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, revealing the uncomfortable truth behind their real-world performance and the ongoing EV struggle.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/column/890135/truth-hybrid-vehicles \n## Entertainment
Skip the Algorithm: Human-Curated Picks for Music, Movies & Books
There is so much art out there that it’s absolutely impossible to keep up. Whether it’s a slept-on post-punk album from the ’80s, a new sci-fi novel, or a cult classic horror movie, we’re always finding new obsessions here at The Verge — and we want to share those obsessions with you. The best way to find new music, a new show to binge, or a self-help book that isn’t pure trash is to skip the algorithm and get a recommendation from actual humans.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/891057/what-were-listening-to-watching-and-reading
How TMNT Cards Supercharged My Cloud Strife Commander Deck
When a friend gifted me the Cloud StrifeMagic: The Gathering card, I was pretty intimidated. It's a reprint of the wickedly powerful Najeela, the Blade-Blossom — the kind of commander that opposing players target immediately. A 3/2 human warrior that costs two colorless and one red mana, Najeela generates a warrior creature token whenever a warrior attacks, but the key detail is its second ability. For five mana (one of each color) you can untap all attacking creatures and give them trample, lifelink, and haste and gives you an additional combat phase after that one. Because of the ability, that means a commander deck with Cloud Strife/Najeela at its head has access to all five colors and a very clear path to victory.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-tmnt-cloud-strife-najeela-commander-decklist-raph-leo-sibling-rivals/
Silent Pirate Masterpiece The Black Pirate Turns 100, Streams Free Online
This dynamic stretches almost as far back as commercial cinema itself, and one of the most notable movies in this subgenre of action-adventure has just turned 100 years old. Even a century after is release on March 8, 2026 The Black Pirate remains an enduring example of why it takes more than a Cutthroat Island-sized bomb or later-period Pirates of the Caribbean-style diminishing returns to dissuade studios from returning to the high seas.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/black-pirate-silent-pirate-movie-turns-100/
Why Mabe Fratti’s Cello Pop Will Stick in Your Head
The opening notes of “Kravitz” from Mabe Fratti’s 2024 record Sentir Que No Sabes are lodged in my brain permanently. There’s something about the buzzing of her cello, plucked like an upright bass, that rings out before an abrupt stop with fuzz still hanging in the air, set against simple drums. It’s something industrial, like a jazzy “Closer.” Then come Fratti’s paranoid lyrics in Spanish about ears in the ceiling and someone listening through the walls, and the slightly atonal horn blasts.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/column/890713/mabe-fratti-sentir-que-no-sabes-review
Fotografinnen im Fokus: Beste Bilder zum Weltfrauentag
In der Galerie der c't Fotografie sind auch viele Fotografinnen aktiv. Zum Weltfrauentag stellen wir einige mit einem Ausschnitt aus Ihrem Portfolio vor.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/Welt… \n## Science
Tiny Dinosaur Fossil Challenges Evolution of Miniaturization Theory
A newly discovered fossil of one of the smallest alvarezsaurids ever found, Alnashetri cerropoliciensis, upends the long-held belief that dinosaur miniaturization was directly tied to ant-eating diets. This tiny dinosaur was actually a pursuit predator that hunted insects and small mammals, revealing that the evolution of miniature dinosaurs was more complex than scientists previously thought.
NASA unter Druck: Private Raumstation statt ISS bis 2032?
Der US-Senat verlangt konkrete Perspektiven für die Zeit nach der ISS und drängt auf private Raumstationen. Die NASA erwägt nun, die Internationale Raumstation eventuell bis 2032 länger zu betreiben, um die Lücke zu schließen.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/NASA… \n## Business
Last Call: inside Agile Impact 2026 – Organisationen wirksam gestalten
Am 17. März zeigt die inside Agile Impact 2026, wie Organisationen Wirkung entfalten und Strukturen zukunftsfähig gestalten können.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/Last…
Nexperia: Neue Sorgen um chinesische Beschäftigtenkonten
Nachdem Chinas Exportstopp für Nexperia-Chips im Oktober die europäische Industrie in Aufruhr versetzte und der Streit zunächst beigelegt schien, droht nun neuer Ärger. Im Mittelpunkt des erneuten Konflikts stehen die Nutzerkonten der chinesischen Beschäftigten des Chipherstellers – eine Entwicklung, die weitreichende Folgen für die Versorgungssicherheit haben könnte.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/Nexp…
Tim Cook: People and Culture Are Apple’s Secret Weapons
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that people and culture are the two essential elements driving Apple’s success, calling it “very difficult to replicate” as the company approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026. Cook emphasizes that while intellectual property matters, it’s the unique culture and the people who build it that make Apple a “party of one”—utterly impossible to duplicate.
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/08/tim-cook-apple-turning-50-interview/ \n## Politics
EU-Geldwäsche-Regeln: Warum Ihre Grundrechte auf dem Spiel stehen
Ein neues EU-Maßnahmenpaket zur Geldwäschebekämpfung verschiebt die Fahndung immer weiter in den privaten Sektor – mit drastischen Folgen für Bürger und NGOs.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/Fina…
Berlins Infrastrukturschutz: Videoüberwachung und weniger Transparenz
Die Berliner Landesregierung hat ihre Strategie zum Schutz kritischer Infrastruktur vorgestellt: Videoüberwachung in Badeanstalten und eine Intransparenz. Der Ansatz wirft Fragen über den effektiven Nutzen dieser Maßnahmen und die Auswirkungen auf die Privatsphäre der Bürger auf.
Source: [www.heise.de/hintergru… \n## Health
Fraunhofer entwickelt KI-Assistenten für Frauen in der Perimenopause
Am Fraunhofer IESE entsteht Petra-AI, eine innovative KI-App, die Frauen während der Perimenopause gezielt unterstützen soll. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, frauenorientierte Technologie zu entwickeln, die eine wichtige Lebensphase besser begleitet.
Source: [www.heise.de/hintergru… \n## Self-Improvement
Why Your Last Impression Matters More Than You Think
Research shows people remember beginnings and endings best, yet last impressions often get overlooked. Discover practical techniques to end every interaction memorably, from confident handshakes to strategic thank-yous, that can transform how others perceive you long after you’ve parted ways.
Source: https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/make-great-last-impression/
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