What's New in Tech and Sports on March 1, 2026?

March 1, 2026, marks a new day in the world of tech and sports, with various developments that are worth noting. In the tech sphere, the MinIO open-source repository has been officially archived, while in the sports world, the T20 World Cup is in full swing. Here's a roundup of the latest updates:

MinIO's Status Update

MinIO's open-source repository has been archived, marking the end of an era for the popular cloud storage solution. The project, which had over 60,000 stars and a billion Docker pulls, had been in maintenance mode since December 2025. However, a fork of the project has been created, restoring the admin console and rebuilding the binary distribution pipeline. Users can swap `minio/minio` for `pgsty/minio` to continue using the service.

Hurdle Hints and Answers

For fans of daily word games like Wordle, Hurdle is a great addition to their routine. The game consists of five rounds, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you're stuck, don't worry – we've got you covered with hints and answers for today's Hurdle.

Moon Phase Today

As of March 1, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of the Moon lit up tonight. With the naked eye, you can spot the Mares Imbrium and Crisium, as well as the Tycho Crater. Binoculars can help you see more details, including the Mares Nectaris and Frigoris, and the Endymion Crater. Telescope owners can see all this and more, including the Apollo 15 and 17 landing spots, and the Schiller Crater.

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe vs. South Africa

The T20 World Cup is in full swing, with Zimbabwe facing off against South Africa on March 1. The match starts at 4:30 a.m. ET and can be streamed online for free on ICC.TV using ExpressVPN. Zimbabwe has done well to make it to this stage of the competition, but they've lost both their games in the second group stage. South Africa, on the other hand, looks formidable and will want to continue their run of wins before the semi-finals.

Other News

In other news, a statement from an unknown source claims that "We do not think Anthropic should be designated as a supply chain risk." However, the context and relevance of this statement are unclear.

As the day unfolds, we'll continue to bring you updates on these and other stories. Stay tuned for more news and developments in the world of tech and sports.