Brian Fagioli 
Google has exposed a massive Android TV malware operation allegedly run by the hardware manufacturer itself. More than 1.3 million devices were infected, turning customers’ streaming boxes into tools for cybercriminals.
aerynOS 2026.11 arrives with four desktop environments, a redesigned Moss package manager, and a new installer. However, missing encryption and dual-boot support mean this ambitious Linux distribution still isn’t ready for everyone.
Apple just reported another massive quarter, with $114.5 billion in revenue and $30.7 billion in profit. While iPhone and Mac sales are booming, iPad and wearables revenue is heading in the wrong direction.
OpenAI says its massive AI data centers will reduce electricity consumption when the grid is under pressure. The company also promises to protect residential customers from additional costs, but questions remain about who ultimately pays for the AI industry’s enormous appetite for electricity.
IA terrifying security vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to take complete control of affected servers without knowing a password or tricking anyone into clicking a malicious link. Making matters worse, researchers at Anthropic have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can develop a working exploit capable of turning this flaw into remote root access. … Read more
North Korea allegedly stole billions in cryptocurrency from Binance, and the FBI has confirmed who was responsible. But what can an isolated country actually do with that much stolen money?
Linux Mint has three new apps in development, alongside useful sleep and file manager improvements. The bigger question is whether its priorities make sense.
Linux Lite 8.2 arrives with an Ubuntu LTS foundation, the Xfce desktop, and an optional gaming kernel. Windows 11 users considering a switch should understand the security tradeoff.
Starbucks is planning AI-assisted drive-thrus and exploring AI ordering. But with a couple of Pumpkin Spice Lattes costing around $15, I want better value.
Pope Leo XIV says machines are tools, not people, and calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons. As a Catholic and technology journalist, I welcome his focus on human accountability.
Binance promises to cover losses after a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. The incident puts crypto’s credibility under scrutiny, while any role for AI remains unproven.
The New York Times is adding AI recipe customization to NYT Cooking. It could make dinner easier, but risks diluting the human expertise subscribers pay for.