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Episode Synopsis
News and Updates:
Cloudflare Outage- A routine Cloudflare config change triggered a hidden bug, crashing bot-mitigation systems and causing massive global outages. No attack involved; fixes deployed as Cloudflare reviews resilience.
Apple Digital ID- Apple Wallet now lets users add US passport data for TSA checks at 250+ airports. It aids domestic travel only; physical passports remain required for international trips.
Waymo Expansion- Waymo will double its autonomous ride-hailing cities in 2026, expanding to Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, and San Antonio, now adding Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans, San Diego, Detroit, & Las Vegas.
Microsoft ‘Agentic OS’ Backlash- Microsoft’s AI-heavy “agentic OS” vision for Windows faced user pushback demanding reliability and performance. Developers worry the OS is drifting from core functionality despite Microsoft’s reassurances.
Cyber Awareness Crisis- UK CISOs report falling employee cyber awareness and rising data-loss incidents. Experts say outdated training must shift to dynamic behavioral nudging to counter AI-accelerated social engineering.
Cloudflare Outage- A routine Cloudflare config change triggered a hidden bug, crashing bot-mitigation systems and causing massive global outages. No attack involved; fixes deployed as Cloudflare reviews resilience.
Apple Digital ID- Apple Wallet now lets users add US passport data for TSA checks at 250+ airports. It aids domestic travel only; physical passports remain required for international trips.
Waymo Expansion- Waymo will double its autonomous ride-hailing cities in 2026, expanding to Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, and San Antonio, now adding Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans, San Diego, Detroit, & Las Vegas.
Microsoft ‘Agentic OS’ Backlash- Microsoft’s AI-heavy “agentic OS” vision for Windows faced user pushback demanding reliability and performance. Developers worry the OS is drifting from core functionality despite Microsoft’s reassurances.
Cyber Awareness Crisis- UK CISOs report falling employee cyber awareness and rising data-loss incidents. Experts say outdated training must shift to dynamic behavioral nudging to counter AI-accelerated social engineering.
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