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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated National Guard cyber defense teams after a sophisticated attack crippled St. Paul's municipal systems, overwhelming commercial response capabilities. The ongoing incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in local government infrastructure and sets a new precedent for military cyber crisis intervention.

Roku is rolling out AI-powered features like Surf Mode and real-time trending lists to help users cut through content overload. These updates highlight the platform's push toward personalized, effortless discovery in an increasingly fragmented streaming landscape.

Small businesses can leverage Linux to dramatically reduce IT expenses while enhancing data protection against rising cyber threats. This guide examines Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, elementaryOS, and Pop!_OS—distros that combine user-friendliness, robust security, and hardware longevity to safeguard assets without licensing fees. Discover why shifting from proprietary OSes could be your smartest infrastructure move.

Apple's iOS 26 public beta introduces a paradigm shift in iPhone functionality, blending advanced AI with refined user experiences. Our hands-on testing reveals five standout features—from Visual Intelligence enhancements to Safari's Liquid Glass redesign—that signal major implications for developers and users in the tech ecosystem.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, driven by the loss of his father to a then-incurable disease, is accelerating AI development while sounding alarms about its existential risks. His belief in AI scaling laws and uncompromising stance on safety have positioned Anthropic as a $61 billion force challenging OpenAI, even as critics question his motives and business sustainability.

A developer tests open-source LLMs like Qwen3 for terminal-based coding workflows, revealing practical strengths in troubleshooting but limitations in autonomous development. The experiment highlights the viability—and current constraints—of running local AI coding assistants with tools like Ollama and aider.