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    When you should use AI, and when you shouldn’t

    When you should use AI, and when you shouldn’t

    Aug 04, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI can automate valuable processes, but it also makes it easier to produce pointless work. The key is to distinguish between low-value process attached to valuable outcomes and low-value output that has no audience. Learn two questions that help decide when to deploy AI and when to cancel the work entirely.
    Will the hyperscalers own AI workloads forever?

    Will the hyperscalers own AI workloads forever?

    Aug 04, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI is fueling massive cloud infrastructure spending, but not all AI workloads will stay with hyperscalers. While public clouds win initial experiments, production costs drive repatriation and neocloud adoption. This analysis explores workload placement, economics, and the future of AI infrastructure.
    An AI data center in your home?

    An AI data center in your home?

    Aug 04, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    High housing costs and growing AI compute demand are pushing companies to consider placing small data centers in homes. Builders like PulteGroup and tech firms like Nvidia are exploring pilot programs. While the idea offers income potential for homeowners, significant barriers around power, cooling, trust, and liability remain. A selective niche market is more realistic than a widespread residential hosting revolution.
    Hashimoto’s Superlogical bets that agentic software development needs more than a better terminal

    Hashimoto’s Superlogical bets that agentic software development needs more than a better terminal

    Aug 04, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Superlogical, founded by HashiCorp co-founder Mitchell Hashimoto, aims to solve a growing problem in AI-assisted development: fragmented work across terminals, CI pipelines, and remote servers. The startup proposes a server-side multiplexer that keeps coding sessions alive across devices and environments, letting humans and AI agents share long-running context. Analysts say this could reduce interruptions and improve control, but caution that the technology is still in beta and unproven at enterprise scale.
    Dili raises $21.7M to bring AI compliance to the infrastructure boom

    Dili raises $21.7M to bring AI compliance to the infrastructure boom

    Aug 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Dili, a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $21.7M to automate compliance for large infrastructure projects. The Series A round was led by Khosla Ventures. The company says its software is already being used on about 700 projects, from data centers to manufacturing facilities. By combining AI data extraction with deterministic rules, Dili helps contractors avoid fines tied to Davis-Bacon and clean-energy PWA requirements.
    Okta buys AI security startup Permiso — source says for about $200M

    Okta buys AI security startup Permiso — source says for about $200M

    Aug 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Okta has agreed to acquire Permiso Security, an AI identity security startup, for just under $200 million, according to a source familiar with the deal. The acquisition will bring identity threat detection and response capabilities to Okta's platform, with a focus on securing AI agents and machine identities. Permiso, co-founded by former FireEye executives, has raised about $29 million to date and emerged from stealth in 2022. The deal is expected to close in Okta's fiscal third quarter of 2027.
    Apple Deals

    Apple Deals

    Aug 02, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Stay up to date with the best Apple deals across Macs, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, and accessories. This roundup highlights weekly discounts, price comparison charts, and buying guides to help you save. From MacBook Pro to AirTag, find the lowest current prices at a glance.
    iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features

    iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features

    Aug 02, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    iOS 27 brings several notable improvements to the Phone and FaceTime apps. The standout addition is Call Context, which shows relevant info from Mail during calls. FaceTime gains Dual Capture on newer iPhones, plus better connection quality and expanded safety features. Here's everything you need to know.
    Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2026

    Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2026

    Aug 02, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Apple's 2026 product lineup is expected to be one of the most diverse in years, with a foldable iPhone, major Mac upgrades, new smart home devices, and more. This guide compiles all the current rumors into a single roadmap, covering everything from the September 2026 launches to products expected in 2028. Key specs, release windows, and feature highlights are outlined to help you know what's coming.
    Apple Watch Ultra 3

    Apple Watch Ultra 3

    Aug 02, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is Apple's premium rugged smartwatch for adventurers and athletes. It features a larger LTPO3 display, 5G and satellite connectivity, up to 42 hours of battery life, and a comprehensive set of health and fitness sensors. Priced from $799, it is built for durability and performance in extreme conditions.
    « Je vais te faire une Gisèle Pelicot » : harcelée par un ancien fan, l’influenceuse prise dans un engrenage terrifiant

    « Je vais te faire une Gisèle Pelicot » : harcelée par un ancien fan, l’influenceuse prise dans un engrenage terrifiant

    Aug 01, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Pendant des mois, Marion a reçu des menaces de viol tous les jours de la part d'un ancien abonné. L'ex-influenceuse raconte un engrenage terrifiant, les répercussions sur sa santé mentale et le combat pour que la justice reconnaisse les cyberviolences.
    Fast and Furious 11 : Vin Diesel annonce le possible retour du personnage joué par Paul Walker et confirme la date de sortie du film

    Fast and Furious 11 : Vin Diesel annonce le possible retour du personnage joué par Paul Walker et confirme la date de sortie du film

    Aug 01, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Vin Diesel a annoncé lors du Fuel Fest que Fast and Furious 11 sortirait en avril 2027. L'acteur impose trois conditions : le retour à Los Angeles, aux courses de rue, et de Brian O'Conner. Le personnage joué par Paul Walker pourrait ainsi être recréé numériquement, comme dans Fast and Furious 7.
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