A massive data breach has recently exposed 16 billion login credentials. What to do?

I don’t care much about this type of news, but this seems to be a significant one.  A massive data breach has recently exposed 16 billion login credentials from major platforms including Apple, Facebook, Google, and various government services, making it potentially the largest data leak in history12. This unprecedented breach represents far more than … Read more

A video: “How Canva Ended Adobe’s Monopoly”

In 1987, a visionary entrepreneur named Melanie Perkins was born in Perth, Australia. At that time, graphic design was largely confined to professionals with specialized skills, and creating visually appealing content was a daunting task for the average person. Perkins envisioned a world where anyone could design effortlessly using simple tools and templates. So she … Read more

A 3-month-old vidoe: “Apple’s AI Disaster – A Rare Failure”

  🍏 Apple’s AI Disaster – A Rare Failure Time Interval: 00:00–18:47 ⏱️ Apple’s Reputation of Polish vs. Buggy Software: Apple’s polished software legacy now faces UI glitches and malfunctioning apps, signaling internal decay. ⏱️ Apple Intelligence: Vaporware and Legal Fallout: False advertising lawsuits stem from Apple Intelligence’s failure to deliver promised features. ⏱️ Staged … Read more

A video: “How AI is Causing a White Collar Bloodbath”

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the labor market, especially by eliminating entry-level white-collar jobs. Tasks like customer service, legal research, and data analysis are increasingly automated. Reports from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum estimate that AI could displace up to 50% of these roles by 2035. Major firms like IBM and … Read more

An 11-month-video: “Uber – The Most Fragile Business In The World”

Uber is one of the most recognizable startups in the world, but they are also one of the most fragile businesses in the world. Despite growing to ubiquity and charging significant fees to drivers and users, Uber has struggled to make the business profitable. Before, they would point to substantial revenue growth as a justification … Read more

Mozilla shutting down Pocket. Such a disappointing decision

I have been hearing about Mozilla Foundation’s bad decisions from time to time and I believe shutting down Pocket is another one. In fact, I did not know that they owned Pocket and I learn this as they shut it down. They say that “After much thought,” they decided to do that, but their explanation … Read more

A 9-month-old video: “Why the US Declared War on Wikileaks: The Origin Story”

Here are key highlights from the video “Why the US Declared War on Wikileaks: The Origin Story”, linked with accurate timestamps: 🛑 US declares WikiLeaks a “hostile intelligence service”: CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s speech marks an aggressive turn. 🧑‍⚖️ Greenwald critiques government’s hypocrisy: Legal expert warns about prosecuting journalists selectively. 👤 Assange as the face … Read more

China’s chipmakers vs. Nvidia and TSMC

Rest of recently published China’s chipmakers are catching up to Nvidia and TSMC. Here’s how they compare Beijing heavily subsidizes its semiconductor industry to spur self-sufficiency. China is making strides in chip design and memory storage, but lags in equipment-making. Chinese firms trail TSMC and Nvidia in computing power. Washington’s latest export restrictions on Nvidia’s … Read more

How AI Reshapes Our Access to Knowledge: Notes from My İstanbul Aydın University Talk

I was invited to a talk at İstanbul Aydın University’s event last week. That allowed me to list AI’s role in accessing information. I have formatted my speech notes into content for this blog. Contemporary knowledge landscapes are increasingly characterized by overwhelming information density, posing significant challenges to human cognitive capacities. Artificial intelligence systems now … Read more

A video: What should an electric car sound like?

What should an electric car sound like? For over a century, the internal combustion engine powered vehicles with an intricate combination of moving parts and tiny explosions. That combustion process inevitably made noise, and that noise came to define the background soundscape of our roads, cities, and day-to-day life. But as hybrids and EVs became … Read more

A video: “When Tech Companies Are Caught Lying”

Everyone lies. When it’s personally convenient to obscure the truth, it’s only natural. But, when an average person lies, it might affect a few people. When big companies lie, the consequences affect millions if not billions. Sometimes, these lies are small such as Apple allegedly inflating Apple Watch calorie metrics. Others, however, can be a … Read more

Wikipedia’s recent engagements with the AI hype

Announcing an AI Strategy In recent months, Wikipedia has significantly clarified and expanded its approach to artificial intelligence, focusing on supporting its human volunteer community rather than replacing it. Here is a summary of the key developments and strategies: 1. Launch of a New AI Strategy (April 2025) The Wikimedia Foundation unveiled a three-year AI … Read more

Standardized OSINT Repository for 24+ Countries Now on GitHub

Pavel Bannikov is trying to build a multicountry GitHub repo with standardized OSINT collections for each country. The list already includes 24 countries. Feel free to join if you are interested https://github.com/paulpogoda/OSINT-for-countries-V2.0 This project was inspired by @wddadk OSINT for Countries. Here you’ll find a GitHub-based collection of links to various OSINT tools, websites, and … Read more

A 10-month-old video: “What Happened To Sony?”

Here are key timestamps linked to significant moments in the video “What Happened To Sony | Downfall of SONY explained”: 00:32 – Sony’s legendary rise and the launch of the Walkman 01:35 – PlayStation’s launch and cultural significance 02:07 – Sony enters the smartphone market 03:11 – Missteps in smartphone innovation and design 03:43 – … Read more

A 10 month-old video: “How YouTube Beat Netflix And Disney In The Streaming Wars”

Jun 26, 2024 #CNBC While Netflix may get most accolades for winning the streaming wars, YouTube has been the most watched streaming platform in the U.S. for the last 15 consecutive months. Its recent dominance is predicated on taking over the living room as a direct competitor to Netflix and every other streaming service. Watch … Read more