Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A student at Chapman University created a DIY C-3PO head that uses artificial intelligence to hold conversations in the character's iconic voice. The project combines a Raspberry Pi 5, a custom language model, and audio post-processing to mimic the metallic tone of the Star Wars droid. This Star Wars Day, you can build your own talking Threepio. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kalshi, a prediction market, asked influencers to delete sponsored posts that spread conspiracy theories about the Los Angeles mayoral election. The posts, which questioned the integrity of slow vote counting in California, violated Kalshi's affiliate marketing policies. Meanwhile, Polymarket's similar sponsored content remains active, highlighting differing approaches to election misinformation. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Trump administration is reportedly requiring the automatic installation of the official White House app on all Department of Homeland Security mobile devices. The app claims to provide "unfiltered, real-time updates" from President Trump, but critics worry about data sharing and potential security risks. Former IT executives and privacy advocates have expressed alarm over forced installation, comparing it to backdoor access to government networks. The move follows earlier similar efforts across federal agencies, including the FAA. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In a bold move, France will no longer certify security products that lack quantum-safe protections starting next year. This policy effectively compels operators of critical infrastructure to transition away from traditional cryptographic systems. The decision positions France as a global leader in post-quantum readiness while raising urgent challenges for industry compliance. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Cisco is transforming from a hardware-focused company to a software and services leader, with nearly half its revenue now from subscriptions. The company is integrating security, observability, and AI agent management into a unified platform called Cloud Control, while expanding through acquisitions like Astrix Security. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Arista Networks introduces the 7060XE7 Series, a portfolio of 1.6T rack-scale switches designed for AI infrastructure. Built on Broadcom Tomahawk 6 silicon, the family includes air- and liquid-cooled platforms targeting scale-up and scale-out AI fabrics. Features include support for the Open Compute Project's Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol and integration with AMD compute silicon. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Enterprise network operations teams are struggling to keep pace with AI workloads, tool sprawl, and talent shortages. The EMA Network Management Megatrends 2026 report reveals that only 31% of organizations have a completely successful network operations strategy, down from 42% two years ago. The report highlights four megatrends: worsening talent crisis, push to automate day-two operations, ungoverned hybrid/multi-cloud networks, and unpreparedness for AI workloads. Successful teams are adopting AI-driven tools, strict data accuracy standards, and unified visibility. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Building an enterprise AI factory requires integrated compute, networking, security, and observability. Cisco and NVIDIA's Secure AI Factory offers a modular, pre-validated design to overcome deployment complexity, security vulnerabilities, and performance bottlenecks. The solution includes automation tools and embedded security to accelerate time to value for production-scale agentic AI. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum AMD has acquired MEXT, a startup specializing in predictive memory optimization software. The technology uses AI to intelligently move frequently accessed data between flash storage and DRAM, helping enterprises manage memory-intensive AI workloads without constantly adding expensive DRAM. As memory prices soar, AMD aims to provide a software-based solution that extends effective memory capacity and reduces infrastructure costs. View more
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