Researchers from iVerify, Lookout, and Google have disclosed DarkSword — a second sophisticated iOS exploit kit linked to suspected Russian hackers, a Turkish surveillance vendor, and financial threat actors. It targets iPhones on iOS 18.4–18.7 and steals passwords, crypto wallets, messages, and more. Update to iOS 26.3.1 immediately.

Apple has announced AirPods Max 2 in a surprise launch — the first real update since 2020. Powered by the H2 chip, the new headphones bring 1.5x better ANC, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation, and studio-quality recording. Pre-orders open March 25 at $549.

Apple has released its first real Background Security Improvement update today, patching a WebKit Same Origin Policy vulnerability across iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 — with a separate 26.3.2 build for MacBook Neo.

iFixit has completed its MacBook Neo teardown, awarding Apple's $599 budget laptop a 6 out of 10 repairability score — the best result for a MacBook in 14 years. Key highlights include a screwed-in battery tray, modular ports, and no parts-pairing restrictions on displays or Touch ID.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is ready to launch — the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. Here's everything you need to know about the crew, the spacecraft, and what comes next.

Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary with worldwide gatherings throughout March 2026. The festivities kicked off with a surprise Alicia Keys performance at Apple Grand Central in New York City on March 13.

SpaceX has reached a remarkable milestone in 2026, launching its 600th Starlink satellite of the year by mid-March — a pace that significantly exceeds any previous year and continues to expand the world's largest satellite internet constellation.

NASA's Office of the Inspector General has released a new audit flagging astronaut safety concerns and potential delays for both SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar landers slated for Artemis missions.

Apple has released iOS 15.8.7, iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 16.7.15 on March 11, 2026 — critical security patches for older iPhones and iPads that address serious WebKit and Kernel vulnerabilities tied to the Coruna exploit.

Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 79 security vulnerabilities including 2 publicly disclosed zero-days — one in SQL Server and one in .NET — plus critical remote code execution flaws in Microsoft Office.