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    Mac Studio, Mac mini Buyers Are Losing Options Amid AI Demand

    Mac Studio, Mac mini Buyers Are Losing Options Amid AI Demand

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Apple has quietly removed several high-end RAM configurations from Mac Studio and Mac mini models, citing AI demand and memory shortages. The M3 Ultra Mac Studio is now capped at 96GB, and the M4 Pro Mac mini loses its 64GB option. Delivery estimates stretch to 10-12 weeks.
    Alphabet Poised to Overtake Nvidia as the World’s Most Valuable Public Company

    Alphabet Poised to Overtake Nvidia as the World’s Most Valuable Public Company

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Alphabet is on the verge of overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable public company. With a market cap gap narrowed to under $120 billion, strong Google Cloud revenue growth and AI investments are driving investor confidence. Analysts believe Alphabet's strategic positioning in AI services and custom processors will soon push it past Nvidia.
    More Tech Layoffs: Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce in AI Push

    More Tech Layoffs: Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce in AI Push

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Coinbase is laying off about 14% of its workforce, roughly 700 employees, as the crypto exchange pivots to an AI-native structure and braces for weaker trading conditions. CEO Brian Armstrong says the company must become leaner and faster, with flattened management and smaller AI-driven teams. The cuts align with a broader tech industry trend of replacing headcount with automation. Affected employees will receive severance packages including 16 weeks of base pay and extended health coverage.
    Smarter Storage at the Edge: The Key to AI Anywhere

    Smarter Storage at the Edge: The Key to AI Anywhere

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI is moving from cloud to edge environments where power, space, and latency are limited. Enterprises need storage that eliminates bottlenecks and accelerates performance. Solidigm SSDs are built for this shift, offering high capacity and high performance drives optimized for edge AI workloads. Real-world case studies reveal significant gains in throughput, efficiency, and ROI.
    Stealthy hackers exploit cPanel flaw in active backdoor campaign (CVE-2026-41940)

    Stealthy hackers exploit cPanel flaw in active backdoor campaign (CVE-2026-41940)

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Security researchers have uncovered an active campaign exploiting a critical cPanel vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940). The attackers, dubbed Mr_Rot13, deploy infectors, PHP web shells, and a cross-platform trojan named Filemanager. More than 2,000 IPs are conducting automated attacks worldwide. The group has operated undetected since at least 2020.
    Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Many fixes, but no zero-days

    Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Many fixes, but no zero-days

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses over 120 vulnerabilities, none of which are zero-days. However, several critical flaws demand immediate attention, including remote code execution bugs in Microsoft Word and Windows Netlogon. Experts also highlight a Hyper-V elevation of privilege vulnerability and a DNS Client RCE that could impact nearly every Windows machine.
    Researchers open-source a Wi-Fi cyber range for security training

    Researchers open-source a Wi-Fi cyber range for security training

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A team from Norwegian University of Science and Technology and University of the Aegean has released an open-source Wi-Fi cyber range. The platform emulates 802.11 networks using mac80211_hwsim, enabling realistic security training. It includes offensive tools and a scenario builder powered by a local LLM. The prototype is available on GitHub, with more zones planned.
    The IT Leader’s Guide to AI Governance

    The IT Leader’s Guide to AI Governance

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Generative AI is moving quickly into enterprise use, challenging existing governance models. This fireside panel on January 22, 2025, brings together IT leaders to discuss tradeoffs between speed and control. Gain practical perspectives on guardrails, content modeling, and API-first architectures to enable governed AI workflows.
    The hidden risk of non-human identities in AI adoption

    The hidden risk of non-human identities in AI adoption

    May 13, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Non-human identities (NHIs) such as AI agents, service accounts, and API keys are increasingly granted broad, persistent access without proper oversight. A new Delinea survey reveals that while 87% of organizations claim readiness for AI security, 46% admit their AI identity governance is deficient. This article explores the double standard in enterprise security and offers practical steps to secure NHIs without slowing innovation.
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