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March 13th, 2026 09:29 PM

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.With this live blog, you can keep up with the best deals the Lifehacker team finds every day—all in one place. Bookmark this page to keep an eye on what we're finding. As always, we use price-tracking tools to suss out the deals that are actually worth paying attention to, not just hype designed to instill a false sense of urgency.

Validate URI scheme in Action Text and more

March 13th, 2026 10:56 AM

Hi, Wojtek here. Let’s quickly look at a few of this week’s fixes.Validate URI scheme in Action Text markdown link conversion Add a Rails::HTML::Sanitizer.allowed_uri? check to markdown_link. When the URI scheme is disallowed, return the escaped title wrapped in escaped brackets (\[title\]) instead of emitting a link.Example: <action-text-attachment url="data:text/html,PAYLOAD"> previously produced  in markdown output. Now it produces \[Image\].Restore...

Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 3/13/26:

March 13th, 2026 07:32 PM

There are some great new free games to add to your Steam Deck libraries this week, including Deponia, Cozy Grove, Isonzo, and more.

7 Days: $220,000 Windows exploit on sale, most repairable MacBook, and Google Maps upgrade

March 15th, 2026 11:00 AM

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about a Windows exploit on sale, Google Maps big upgrade, and other drama. Read more...

Masterclass shows why Man Utd must keep Bruno Fernandes amid rebuild

March 15th, 2026 07:27 PM

Man United will lose Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes could leave too -- but performance vs. Aston Villa reinforces the club must keep Fernandes.

Oscars 2026: Live updates, winners, best moments

March 15th, 2026 05:08 PM

All the top moments from the 98th Academy Awards, airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

8 Gemini Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

March 13th, 2026 04:23 PM

A great portrait can say a lot without a single word. And with tools like Google Gemini, you don’t need a studio or a professional photographer to make it happen. A well-written prompt can turn an ordinary photo into something that looks polished, creative, and even business-ready. Whether you need a stronger LinkedIn profile picture, a polished team photo, or something creative for your brand, the right prompt can make all the difference. Below are eight Gemini portrait prompts. Each one...

Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown

March 15th, 2026 06:17 PM

Iranian authorities say they have arrested dozens of people accused of spying for Israel across several provinces, according to state media reports over the weekend.Fars, a news agency affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported Sunday the West Azerbaijan prosecutor’s office had arrested 20 individuals in the northwestern city of Urmia for allegedly providing Israel with information about military, police and security sites.On Saturday, Iran’s Ministry of...

INSANEDEATHMACHINE Playing METALLICA's "The Unforgiven" On An 8-String Bass Is Impressive

March 15th, 2026 03:48 PM

Virtuoso bassist InsaneDeathMachine tackles the iconic song, including all guitar solos in a pretty jaw-dropping performance. The post INSANEDEATHMACHINE Playing METALLICA's "The Unforgiven" On An 8-String Bass Is Impressive appeared first on Metal Injection.

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March 15th, 2026 05:25 PM

Meet Tim Sweeney: The Epic Games billionaire who quietly bought 50,000 acres of forest to save it from developers - - The Times of India. Thanks Reddit.

Apple’s Delay-Plagued Siri Project Has Also Interfered with Physical Product Releases, Report Says

March 15th, 2026 05:23 PM

Siri is more than a disembodied voice. It was reportedly meant to anchor a whole new set of Apple doohickeys.