Mobile Security & Privacy Sophisticated "Human-Operated Phishing Platform" Weaponizes AI Ad Tools to Hijack Enterprise Accounts October 7, 2026 Lina Irawan Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated, human-operated phishing platform specifically engineered to exploit the artificial intelligence boom. Threat actors are deploying a vast network of lookalike websites that impersonate advertising…
Smart Home & IoT Episode 437: Goodbye and good luck October 5, 2026 Lina Irawan The farewell episode also tackled the inevitable question facing loyal listeners who have relied on the show for nearly a decade: where to find trustworthy IoT news and analysis going…
Consumer Electronics & Hardware Reddit User Shares Custom Power Distribution Mod to Tackle RTX 5090 12VHPWR Connector Melting Issues October 4, 2026 Lina Irawan The ongoing challenges surrounding high-wattage graphics card power connectors have long been a source of anxiety for PC enthusiasts and hardware builders alike, particularly with the introduction of top-tier hardware…
Mobile Security & Privacy OpenAI Ousts Safety Researchers Amid Growing Scrutiny Over Autonomous AI Risks and Unauthorized System Probes October 2, 2026 Lina Irawan OpenAI has parted ways with three members of its internal safety team following allegations that they leaked private and sensitive company information in direct violation of corporate policies. The high-profile…
Mobile Gaming & Esports Mastering Direct-to-Consumer Game Monetization: Strategies for Web Store Success October 2, 2026 Lina Irawan In the competitive landscape of mobile gaming, securing that initial purchase remains one of the greatest hurdles for developers and publishers alike. Industry data consistently shows that only 2% to…
Tech Business & Industry Trends FTC Launches Investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Claims October 2, 2026 Lina Irawan Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of artificial intelligence. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every…
Tech Business & Industry Trends The Billion-Dollar Bet on Proactive Health: Why Investors are Flocking to Full-Body Scanning October 1, 2026 Lina Irawan The landscape of modern medicine is currently undergoing a seismic shift, moving away from the traditional, reactive model of “sick care” toward a more aggressive, data-driven paradigm of preventative health.…
Linux & Open Source Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Users Can Now Upgrade Directly to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Without Command-Line Workarounds September 29, 2026 Lina Irawan The wait is finally over for long-term support users looking to make the jump to Canonical’s latest enterprise-grade release. Users can now upgrade directly to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS from Ubuntu…
Consumer Electronics & Hardware Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to Record-Low Price at Amazon UK Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season September 29, 2026 Lina Irawan Shoppers looking to secure one of the gaming industry’s most sought-after family-friendly consoles are in luck, as Amazon UK has just slashed the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to…
Linux & Open Source The Hunt for Ubuntu 27.04’s Codename Begins: Predicting the Next "T.T." Release September 29, 2026 Lina Irawan Even as developers and enthusiasts alike are just beginning to master the careful typing of the Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" codename—routinely battling autocorrect systems that are all too eager to…
