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Taiwan Strait Tensions Threaten Global Semiconductor Supply
As geopolitical tensions escalate between China and Taiwan, the global semiconductor market stands on the precipice of significant...

Rich Washburn
Jun 24, 20242 min read


FCC's Shutdown of GMRS Repeater Network Sparks Fourth Amendment Debate
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reportedly shut down a large GMRS repeater system network. While initially dismissed as a...

Rich Washburn
Jun 20, 20242 min read


The End of Privacy: How AI and NPUs are Making E2E Encryption Obsolete
In a stunning revelation that might feel like a dystopian prophecy coming true, end-to-end encryption (E2E) is being rendered obsolete by...

Rich Washburn
Jun 19, 20243 min read


FreeBSD 14.1: Robust Upgrade for Servers, Workstations, and More
FreeBSD 14.1, the latest iteration of the FreeBSD operating system, has been officially released, bringing with it a slew of enhancements...

Rich Washburn
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Inside the Mind of Advanced Malware: Techniques and Tactics Unveiled
In the world of cybersecurity, understanding the intricacies of advanced malware is crucial. Recently, I looked at an enterprise-grade...

Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read


How Cisco is Quietly Powering the AI Revolution The Unsung Heroes of AI
Cisco Systems, a name often associated with enterprise networking solutions, is now emerging as a significant player in the artificial...

Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Bespoke AI Solutions: Transforming Your Business, Your Way
Everyone always asks what I do. The long answer is this: “I understand your processes and goals, then leverage cutting-edge blah blah...

Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read


New Linux Malware DISGOMOJI Uses Emojis on Discord for Command and Control
A newly discovered Linux malware named DISGOMOJI has emerged, posing a significant risk to government agencies in India. This malware...

Rich Washburn
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Scalable Quantum Computing on Brink of Breakthrough
Quantum computing has long promised to revolutionize fields like financial markets and cryptographic security. Recently, major strides...

Rich Washburn
Jun 15, 20242 min read


AI-Powered Breakthrough: Tesla's New Battery Material Reduces Lithium Use by 70%
In a groundbreaking development that has captivated the tech world, artificial intelligence (AI) has once again proven its transformative...

Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Eyes in the Sky: High-Altitude Reconnaissance
June 13, 2024 The volume of global surveillance and military intelligence has reached unprecedented levels. This OSINT report outlines...

Watchtower
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Powering AI: The Urgent Need for Computational Infrastructure
In the dawn of the artificial intelligence era, the race for computational resources has become a defining feature of technological...

Rich Washburn
Jun 13, 20243 min read


The Power and Peril of Shodan
Shodan a formidable search engine designed explicitly for hackers and cybersecurity analysts. It serves as a window into the vast, often...

Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Hacking Windows Recall: Unveiling the Privacy Nightmare
The digital privacy landscape has been a battleground for years, and Microsoft’s latest feature, Recall, is stirring up controversy. This...

Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Apple’s Vision for the Future of Artificial Intelligence ”For the Rest of Us”
Apple has done it again, setting the stage for a monumental shift in the tech landscape with its latest innovation: Apple Intelligence....

Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Microsoft Recall: The Screenshot System You Didn’t Know You Needed to Fear
Recently, Microsoft made headlines with the announcement of their new Co-Pilot Plus PCs, which come equipped with a Neural Processing...

Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20243 min read


iOS 18 Leaks: AI, Security, & Customization
As the anticipation for WWDC 2024 reaches a fever pitch, iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the iPhone experience. Drawing from a trove of...

Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20243 min read


The Final Industrial Revolution: Insights from a Former OpenAI Insider
Leopold Ashenbrenner, a former OpenAI employee, has recently released a document that could shape our understanding of the future of...

Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20243 min read


Democratizing ASIC Design: The Other Open-Source Revolution
The world of ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design is experiencing a transformation akin to the early days of the...

Rich Washburn
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Beyond Job Security: Adapting to an AI-Driven World
The accelerating pace of AI development, with predictions of artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerging within the next four to eight...

Rich Washburn
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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