How do defence planners navigate the dilemma between investing in next-generation technologies versus proven, traditional capabilities—and what are the risks of overcommitting to either path?What role should data infrastructure (e.g. battlefield cloud, satellite links, secure 5G) play in shaping the next generation of defence capabilities—and what are the risks of digital fragility?In a world where brute-force deterrence still matters, how should defence planners weigh investments in heavy,

Two stars. Two scandals. One theme: misplaced trust. This week, the Fraud Bros unpack how Taylor Swift’s ex-manager and Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter remind us that fraud doesn’t care about fame — only opportunity. And always, 95% entertainment, 5% prevention. Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1Trooper And don’t forget to subscribe!

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.http://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/384Liz Fong-Jones - Field CTO at Honeycomb.ioLesley Cordero - Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead at The New York

News and Updates: Apple is rebranding Apple TV Plus as simply “Apple TV,” a move causing confusion with its existing app and hardware lineup. Branding updates are still pending. TP-Link achieved the first prototype Wi-Fi 8 connection, validating the 802.11bn standard focused on reliability and stability over speed, with full ratification expected by 2028. Researchers intercepted unencrypted satellite data—including calls, texts, and military communications—using $800 in equipment, exposing major

In this episode of the mnemonic security podcast, we take a closer look at a tension that remains invisible to most of us, yet is very real: the quiet conflict unfolding within our critical infrastructure. This topic gave us the perfect excuse to once again invite one of our favorite guests, for the fourth time, Joe Slowik. Joe brings over 15 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), detection engineering, and incident response, with expertise in industrial control systems (ICS...

Shrirang “Shri” Abhyankar—formerly at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory—now serves as Grid Transformation Principal at ERCOT. In this episode, Shri explains how grid modeling, simulation, applied mathematics, and AI converge in real operations. We also explore the open-source tools his work helped shape, including Exascale Grid Optimization (ExaGO), ChatGrid, and Grid coPilot, and what these innovations mean for the future of grid planning and control.Shrirang

It’s Halloween at AI Lab Unfiltered—and hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn are exposing the biggest AI myths haunting the headlines.From claims of “conscious” machines to fears about water-draining data centers and job-stealing robots, they separate fact from fiction in this smart, funny, and unfiltered episode.Tune in to hear how AI actually works, what’s really happening with your data, and why the future of AI is more human than you think.Chapters: (00:00) Halloween at AI Lab Unfiltered

Steve Caplin says that the massive Amazon outage was caused by nothing more than an empty data record. Google has been providing misleading information on pensions and driving licences. There's a clever AI military helmet. Customers of Starling Bank have a new way of avoiding scams. A device attached to your lavatory can monitor your gut health. A German company is offering to 3D-print personalised bike saddles, if you can translate its website. Scientists have found that the most expensive TV

In this episode, we cover OpenAI’s latest video-generation model Sora 2 (1:02), concrete harms and potential risks from deepfakes (5:18), the underlying technology and its history (27:03), and how policy can mitigate harms (36:31).

In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast, we explore the world of drone technology in conservation efforts across The Bahamas. We welcome Mr. Ellsworth Weir, Director of Parks for The Bahamas National Trust, to discuss how drones have revolutionized their efforts in park management, marine surveys, and enforcement. Learn about the challenges faced, the advancements in drone technology, and the future of drone-assisted conservation. Don't miss this discussion about the impactful ...

Ellis and Alex chat about turning life into an RPG video game, and are then joined by Replika and Wabi CEO Eugenia Kuyda to discuss her new app — for building your own hyper-personal apps in 5 minutes flat. They also talk about the MS-DOS era for AI, what’s wrong with AI companions today, and her advice for new founders getting started today.For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@accesspod Follow ACCESS on Instagram and TikTok:

A roundup of AI moving from research to real-world tools: Adobe embeds assistants and custom models into Creative Cloud; Intuit emphasizes trust for finance agents; PayPal+OpenAI enable in-chat payments; IBM and MiniMax deliver efficient local models; Microsoft, GitHub, and Zhipu push new agent and context advances.

In the second part of this podcast, Lt Gen (retd) Mike Groen, Harry Kemsley, and Sean Corbett continue to explore how decision making is evolving in the age of data overload. They discuss the concept of data tribalism within military and intelligence communities and the hurdles and potential of integrating diverse data types for enhanced decision making. Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration could revolutionise intelligence analysis and operational efficiency, challenging

Steve hosted with Joey as special cohost for a Friday show that blended culture, markets, and perspective. They kicked off with ApeFest Vegas talk, touching on the city’s rising prices, what actually makes Vegas fun, and how events can balance community and cost. The conversation then turned to the massive size gap between U.S. stock ETFs and crypto ETFs, how institutions approach long-term exposure, and why conviction still matters for the next cycle. They also highlighted new A16z data show...

This quarter’s CEOBarometer analyses a UK tech sector showing signs of stabilisation but still struggling to regain pre-COVID momentum. Growth across Software has levelled off while ICT Services remain under pressure, and capital markets and private equity deal flow are subdued. We look at why 2025 has disappointed, what cautious optimism for 2026 looks like, and how vertical focus, disciplined go-to-market execution, and realistic budgeting will define success for companies. Plus, we look ahead to

The upcoming Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 hacking contest, hosted by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), is set to redefine the economics of automotive cybersecurity. With a record-breaking $3 million prize pool, the event provides a transparent, market-driven valuation of the most dangerous vulnerabilities facing the connected vehicle ecosystem. Through six major competition categories — including Tesla, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), EV chargers, and automotive operating systems —

In this MadTech Podcast special, ExchangeWire COO Lindsay Rowntree is joined by Curt Larson, Chief Innovation Officer at Equativ, to talk about how AI is changing the way people search, click, and advertise.Following a survey by Equativ on the effects of AI from a consumer perspective, they discuss how the surge in LLMs has influenced consumer needs and behaviour, what this means for advertisers and publishers, and the opportunities it presents for the ad tech industry. See the infographic at:

AI is changing democracy. We still get to decide how.AI’s impact on democracy will go far beyond headline-grabbing political deepfakes and automated misinformation. Everywhere it will be used, it will create risks and opportunities to shake up long-standing power structures.In this highly readable and advisedly optimistic book, Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship (MIT Press, 2025), security technologist Bruce Schneier and data scientist Nathan Sanders

The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty.This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan