The Deepfake Crisis Is Here, And It’s Already Costing Billions
The barrier to large-scale fraud is gone. With AI tools, anyone can become a threat, forcing a complete overhaul of how companies verify identity and content.
Author: Leo Renshaw
Leo Renshaw brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism, informed by his background in industrial computing and automation systems. His analytical approach demystifies complex topics like IoT integration and emerging tech deployments across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. With a keen eye for practical applications, he consistently delivers insights that bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and real-world implementation, earning recognition for his ability to forecast industry shifts through methodical analysis of technological convergence.
A Massive Apple Leak Just Spilled the Next Three Years of Products
A massive leak from an early iOS 26 build has seemingly revealed Apple’s product plans for 2025 and 2026. The list includes everything from an AirTag 2 and a foldable iPhone to M6 Macs and a cheaper Vision headset.
Lucis raises €7.2M to scale its AI-powered preventive health checkups
Lucis, a Paris-based preventive healthcare startup, has secured €7.2 million in Seed funding. The round was led by General Catalyst with Y Combinator participating. The company offers AI-interpreted lab tests to spot health issues before symptoms appear.
Temu’s Shopify Play Is A Big Deal For Small Sellers
Temu is making a direct play for Shopify’s vast network of merchants. A new app lets sellers list products on Temu’s marketplace while managing everything from Shopify. It’s a strategic move that could reshape competition.
Apple’s iOS 26.2 Update Fixes Actively Exploited iPhone Hacks
Apple has released an urgent security update, iOS 26.2, for iPhones and iPads. It patches 26 vulnerabilities, including two in the Safari browser that are already being exploited by hackers to run malicious code on devices. Users are advised to update immediately.
5.6 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen In Car Loan Hack
Hackers stole the Social Security numbers, addresses, and birthdates of 5.6 million Americans from credit applications submitted to auto dealers. The breach happened through a compromised third-party vendor and an insecure API. If you applied for a car loan between May and October 2025, your data is
ThoughtSpot’s New AI Agents Aim to Automate the Whole Data Team
ThoughtSpot is expanding its AI platform with a suite of specialized agents designed to automate manual tasks for data professionals. The new agents, SpotterViz, SpotterModel, and SpotterCode, target dashboard creation, data modeling, and embedded analytics code. This move signals a push beyond self
The Vine Reboot is Real, and It’s Taking a Hard Line on AI
Vine, the iconic six-second video app, is getting a second life as “diVine.” Funded by Jack Dorsey and led by Twitter’s first engineer, it’s launching with a strict no-AI policy and a mission to recapture the early social web’s spirit. But can it really make social media great again?
Apple Loses Contempt Appeal, But Gets a Shot at New App Fees
A federal appeals court has backed a ruling that found Apple in civil contempt for defying an order to open its App Store. However, the court also overturned a key part of the ruling, allowing Apple to potentially charge fees on external payment options.
The FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS Gets Sharper
The FinOps Foundation has released version 1.3 of its FOCUS specification to standardize cloud cost data. This move targets the expensive, custom integration work companies do to reconcile bills from different platforms.