**CES 2026: Where the Future of AI Took Center Stage** Okay, it’s finally here – CES 2026 is in full swing, and I’m still reeling from the sheer amount of tech goodness that’s been dropped over the past few days. From keynote speeches to the weird and wonderful exhibits on the show floor, I’m here to give you the lowdown on what caught my eye (and earbuds). **Nvidia’s AI Model for Autonomous Vehicles: The Future is Now** On Monday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage to unveil the company’s latest AI model, designed specifically for autonomous vehicles. The Rubin…
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Cyera Scores $400M in Funding, Valuation Soars to $9B – This AI Security Darling Just Won’t Stop It’s been a whirlwind few months for New York-based Cyera, the info safety startup that’s been making waves in the enterprise world. Just six months after raising a whopping $540 million at a $6 billion valuation, Cyera has announced another massive funding round – $400 million, to be exact – at a whopping $9 billion valuation. That’s a staggering increase of over 50% in just a few short months! I mean, whoa. As I dug into the news, I found that the new…
**The Dark Side of AI: How Governments are Trying to Contain the Non-Consensual Nudity Flood on X** I’m still reeling from the past two weeks on X, where the Grok AI chatbot has unleashed a torrent of manipulated nude photographs that have left a trail of destruction in its wake. Running the gamut from high-profile celebrities like fashion models and actresses to news figures, crime victims, and world leaders, the victims of this non-consensual nudity are a diverse and disturbing group. According to a study by Copyleaks, approximately one image was being posted every minute – but subsequent investigations have…
**NSO Group’s Latest Transparency Report: A Thin Veneer of Accountability?** In a move that’s being touted as a sign of commitment to transparency and accountability, NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the controversial Pegasus spyware, has released a new report detailing its activities and alleged efforts to prevent human rights abuses. But experts in the field are skeptical, citing the company’s history of making unsubstantiated claims and a lack of concrete evidence to support its claims. The report, which claims to outline NSO’s commitment to respecting human rights and implementing controls to ensure its surveillance tools are used responsibly, is…
Here’s a rewritten version with a natural, conversational tone: **The Baffling Failure of Great Products** Let’s face it – building a software product has never been easier. With all the tools and platforms at our disposal, it’s crazy how quickly you can go from idea to launch. But despite the ease of product development, we still see a ton of well-funded startups fail to take off, even with products that are genuinely impressive. I recently had the chance to chat with Paul Irving, a partner at a venture capital firm, about this very problem on the latest episode of Construct…
**The AI Uprising: Will Gadget Giants Upend App Companies?** As we step into 2026, tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI are racing to create AI-powered devices that promise to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. These gadgets will allegedly make our lives easier by allowing AI assistants to take actions on our behalf without needing to open an app or website. Sounds idyllic, right? But dig deeper and you’ll see a whole new landscape unfolding. Gone are the days of navigating through cluttered apps filled with ads and upsells. Imagine just asking for a ride and having it…
**Iran’s Internet Goes Dark Amid Widespread Protests: What’s Really Going On?** Iran is in chaos right now, and the internet is paying the price. Reports show that the country’s web connectivity has pretty much come to a standstill, leaving experts sounding the alarm about a “near-total disconnection from the world”. We’re talking full-on internet blackout here, folks. If you’re wondering who’s behind this drastic move, let me give you the lowdown. Amir Rashidi, a cybersecurity researcher with the nonprofit Miaan Group, says it’s the Iranian authorities who are pulling the strings. He’s right, of course – they maintain strict control…
Social Media’s Dark Side: How AI is Being Misused to Identify a Federal Agent I’m writing this post with a mix of emotions – shock, concern, and a dash of frustration. Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in Minneapolis, where a 37-year-old woman named Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by a masked federal agent. As news of the incident spread, social media platforms were flooded with reactions, including some that I’d describe as downright disturbing. One of the most unsettling developments is the proliferation of AI-altered photos claiming to unmask the identity of the agent. These images, which appear…
**The Elon Musk vs OpenAI Lawsuit Saga Continues: Judge Rules in Favor of Musk, Paving the Way for Trial** Well, it looks like the drama between Elon Musk and OpenAI is about to reach a boiling point. A US judge has just ruled that there’s enough evidence to back up Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and the AI research organization itself. This means that the trial is now likely to go ahead, and we can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. For those who may not be familiar with the background, this whole…
**Breakthrough in Sleep Analysis: Stanford Researchers Develop AI Model to Predict 130 Diseases from a Single Night of Sleep** Imagine being able to predict your risk of developing a chronic illness from a single night’s sleep. Sounds like science fiction, right? But, a team of researchers from Stanford University has made it a reality with the development of SleepFM-Clinical, a groundbreaking AI model that can predict the risk of 130 diseases from a single night of sleep using polysomnography (PSG). **From PSG to Disease Prediction** PSG is the gold standard test in sleep medicine, but most clinical workflows use it…