Why ASML’s Good News for Intel Matters More Than Wall Street Thinks
Tom Harrington
When I saw the headline about ASML having “terrific news” for Intel investors, my first instinct was to be skeptical. In cybersecurity research, we learn early that good news in…
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Why Federal Agencies Are Rushing Into AI—And Why That Should Worry Us
Laura Bennett
There’s a particular kind of excitement happening in Washington right now. It’s the sound of billions in government budgets being redirected toward artificial intelligence. Federal agencies are moving fast, very…
When Leadership Leaves: What Dr. Chris Fall’s Resignation Tells Us About AI Safety Standards
Sarah Mitchell
When I heard that Dr. Chris Fall had stepped down from his role as director of the Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation after just three months, my…
Smart Concrete Is Coming—And It Might Change How We Design Our Homes
David Nguyen
Picture this: you’re redesigning your living room, and instead of drilling holes in your wall to mount that new TV, you just place it against your concrete wall and it…
Why Cybersecurity Spending Is Actually Booming (And It’s Not Just Hype)
Chris Sullivan
After 30 years in IT, I’ve watched security go from an afterthought to a line item that makes CFOs sit up straight. Back in the ’90s, we’d patch systems when…
The AI Spending Spree: What Happens When Billions Chase an Uncertain Future
Emma Clarke
I’ve been watching the AI industry with something between fascination and concern. Tech companies are throwing unprecedented amounts of money at artificial intelligence—billions of dollars borrowed to snap up talent,…
When a $2 Million Cybersecurity Deal Isn’t as Simple as It Looks
I came across a story about Quantum Cyber landing $2 million in purchase orders, and my first instinct—the one I always tell people to ignore—was to think “wow, that’s great…
Learning Docker: How Containerization Works and Why You Should Care
Natalie Foster
I remember the first time someone mentioned Docker to me in a team meeting. Everyone nodded knowingly while I sat there thinking, “What on earth is a container, and why…
Why Enterprise AI Agents Are Failing (And It’s Not What Vendors Tell You)
Companies are spending millions on “agentic AI” right now. Walk into any tech conference and you’ll hear the phrase at least twenty times before lunch. But here’s what I keep…
How a Raspberry Pi Helped Me Break Free From Subscription Overload
I sat down last month to audit my monthly subscriptions, and I nearly fell off my chair. Between streaming services, cloud storage, password managers, and various other “essential” tools, I…