**Chaos Unleashed: White Supremacist Websites Wiped from the Internet Live on Stage** Last week, at the annual Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany, a bold and daring hacktivist known only by their pseudonym “Martha Root” left the online community abuzz. Donning a Pink Ranger costume from the Power Rangers, Root took to the stage to demonstrate a most impressive feat: remotely deleting three white supremacist websites, WhiteDate, WhiteChild, and WhiteDeal, in real-time. For those unfamiliar, WhiteDate is a website described by journalist Eva Hoffmann as a “Tinder for Nazis” – a dating platform that allows users to connect with like-minded…
Author: Naveed Ahmad
**BMW’s Next-Gen Alexa Voice Assistant is Finally Here, and It’s a Total Game-Changer** Hey, tech enthusiasts! I’ve got some seriously exciting news to share with you all. BMW has finally dropped its next-gen Alexa voice assistant, and trust me, it’s a total game-changer. Meet Alexa+, the AI-powered voice assistant that’s about to revolutionize the way we interact with our vehicles. So, what’s the big deal about Alexa+? Well, for starters, it’s been built using Amazon’s Bedrock platform, which allows devs to create custom apps using generative AI models. Translation: it’s capable of breaking down complex requests, thinking through steps, and…
**Lucid Motors Finds Its Footing: A Resilient 2025 Performance** After a rocky start, Lucid Motors is wrapping up 2025 on a high note with a significant uptick in electric vehicle production. The company squeezed out 18,378 EVs in the fourth quarter alone, more than doubling the number produced in the previous year. This impressive turnaround is a testament to the company’s perseverance and dedication to delivering quality vehicles to customers. The new numbers are a welcome respite from the early setbacks Lucid faced this year. Initially, the company had set ambitious targets for 2025, aiming to ship 135,000 vehicles, including…
Amazon’s AI-Powered Alexa+ Is Now Available on the Web – But What Does It Mean for Us? At CES in Las Vegas, Amazon made a big announcement: Alexa+, its AI-powered assistant, is now available on the web. This is a pretty big deal, especially considering how many users are already hooked on Alexa-powered devices. So, what does this mean for us? And how will it change the way we interact with Alexa? For those who aren’t familiar, Alexa+ is Amazon’s latest iteration of its AI chatbot. It’s designed to be more conversational and intuitive, allowing users to accomplish more complex…
CES 2026: Get Ready for the AI-Powered Future of Tech It’s that time of the year again – the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is just around the corner, and I am PUMPED. As we dive into the new year, it’s clear that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a major player at this year’s showcase. From smart gadgets to home appliances, AI is creeping into every corner of our lives, and I’m excited to see what the future holds. First off, health tech enthusiasts, rejoice! Expect a plethora of AI-powered wearables that’ll monitor your biometric data and give you…
**LG’s Latest OLED TV is a Slim Beauty: Just 9mm Thick!** Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Are you as excited as I am about the latest developments in home entertainment technology? This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is shaping up to be a real showstopper, and I’m thrilled to dive in and share my thoughts on the latest and greatest. Take, for example, LG’s new Wallpaper OLED TV. This stunning TV is not only impossibly thin – we’re talking a mere 9mm – but it’s also packed with features that will take your viewing experience to the next level. So,…
**The Dark Side of Social Media: When AI Scammers Impersonate Catholic Pastors** As a Catholic priest and podcaster with a massive following on YouTube, I’m no stranger to online controversy. But even I was shocked when I discovered that AI-generated impersonation scams have been targeting Catholic leaders like me. In my latest video, I shared some of the recordings of the fake version of myself, and it’s mind-blowing. The fake me is eerily convincing, warning viewers that they’re being watched by demonic forces and need to act quickly to secure blessings. The tone is so robotic that even I couldn’t…
The Future of Autonomous Trucks: Kodiak AI and Bosch Join Forces to Revolutionize the Industry In a major breakthrough, Kodiak AI, a leading developer of self-driving technology, has partnered with Bosch, a renowned automotive giant, to create a system that enables standard semi-trucks to operate autonomously. This collaboration, unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, has the potential to disrupt the industry and transform the way goods are transported. Kodiak, already a pioneer in the field of autonomous vehicle technology, has made significant strides in recent years. Their self-driving system, which features redundant systems for braking, steering, sensors, and computers,…
**The Secret to Reducing LLM API Costs: Prompt Caching** Hey there, fellow engineers! Have you ever been faced with a surprise spike in your organization’s LLM API costs? Yeah, it’s like waking up one morning to find out that your morning coffee has suddenly doubled in price! Not exactly the most pleasant experience, right? As an engineer, you know that this unexpected increase in costs is not just a minor inconvenience – it’s a significant problem that needs to be addressed. And that’s exactly why I’m excited to share with you the concept of prompt caching, an optimization technique that…
**Flutterwave Merges with Mono in a $25-40M Deal: A Rare Exit for a Nigerian Startup** I just got word that Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech company, has made a major move in the continent’s fintech market. The company has acquired Nigeria’s Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. This is a huge deal for the African fintech space and a rare exit for a Nigerian startup. So, who are the players here? Flutterwave is the largest fintech company in Africa, with a massive payment network. By acquiring Mono, they’ll be able to offer their customers a…