In today’s Two-Minute Tech Briefing: Amazon faces backlash from AI startup Perplexity over alleged restrictions on autonomous AI shopping tools; DRAM memory prices are expected to jump 23% amid soaring AI data center demand; and new research shows ...
Today’s Two-Minute Tech Briefing covers Apple’s reported plan to use Google’s Gemini AI to enhance Siri while keeping data private, cybersecurity pros charged with running their own ransomware scheme, and Forrester’s new report showing that o...
As AI agents and automated decision-making (ADM) tools move into hiring, credit, insurance, and customer support, the legal stakes are rising fast. In this episode of Today in Tech, attorney Rob Taylor (Carstens, Allen & Gourley) explains the real co...
This week’s Two-Minute Tech Briefing covers the Louvre’s cybersecurity wake-up call after a jewel heist exposed outdated Windows systems, SAP’s shift to real-world certification testing with AI tools, and a U.S. court ruling that dark web expos...
In today’s Tech Briefing: Big Tech outspends entire industries lobbying the European Union, with Meta leading a €151 million push to influence digital policy. Oracle plans up to $75 billion in debt to fund global AI data centers. And OpenAI’s A...
In today’s Tech Briefing: Nvidia hits a historic $5 trillion valuation, driven by insatiable AI demand. Europol dismantles a massive cybercrime network spanning 80 countries, seizing servers, SIM cards, and crypto wallets. And Signal’s CEO defend...
In today’s Tech Briefing: AI-generated fake receipts now make up 14% of expense fraud cases, according to the Financial Times. Google plans to restart a shuttered Iowa nuclear plant to power its data centers. And OpenAI’s new Aardvark agent promi...
Zero trust isn’t dead, but it’s often misapplied. BeyondTrust Chief Security Advisor Morey Haber joins Today in Tech to explore why enterprises struggle to implement zero trust, how identity and AI are reshaping the strategy, and what organizatio...
We meet Cameron Clarke who explains how he studied computing after being inspired by early PCs, but immediately pivoted into industry where his software engineering skills could be put to immediate, practical use. Through explaining his career and ex...
In today’s Tech Briefing: Google officially ends its Privacy Sandbox initiative, halting 11 cookie-replacement technologies. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 8 development is underway, promising more reliable, AI-optimized performance by 2028. And Intel’s upcomi...
In today’s Tech Briefing: A global study finds AI chatbots get the news wrong nearly half the time, with Google’s Gemini performing worst. Intel faces supply strain as it shifts focus to data centers and AI chips. And hackers exploit SharePoint f...
In today’s Tech Briefing: Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations by 2033, replacing over 600,000 U.S. jobs. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike could push IT hiring to Latin America. And Microsoft’s latest Windows security update disrup...
New research reveals growing emotional trust in AI. Accenture’s Brett Leary explains what this means for retail, brand loyalty, and the rise of AI shopping agents.
In today's 2-Minute Tech Briefing, a Windows 11 update broke localhost functionality, disrupting developer workflows just as Windows 10 support ended. Nvidia’s long-awaited DGX Spark “personal AI supercomputer” finally launched but sold out imm...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Slack upgrades Slackbot into a personalized AI assistant for workplace productivity, private equity giant BlackRock acquires Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion in a move that reshapes access to AI infrastructure...
AI certifications are everywhere — but which ones actually matter to employers? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Sydnee Mayers, Product Lead for AI at Cribl, to demystify the fast-growing landscape of AI certifications.
We meet Manu Gopinath, who tells us how he transitioned from spending his early years in a small town in India, to being President of a global organization with 30,000 employees. He explained how he wasn't initially keen to work in IT, hoping to use ...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Salesforce launches Agentforce IT Service to automate IT support with agentic AI, Otter.ai evolves from transcription into a full enterprise collaboration suite with new integrations, and experts warn of a Gemini ...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Cisco debuts its powerful 51.2-terabit Silicon One router to supercharge distributed AI data centers, Google launches Gemini Enterprise to centralize workplace AI agents and data, and researchers reveal “Mic-E-M...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Homeland Security’s reassignment of CISA staff sparks cybersecurity concerns, AMD partners with OpenAI to build next-generation AI infrastructure, and three ransomware groups — LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin ...
Host Keith Shaw talks with Upwork’s Dave Bottoms about how AI is reshaping hiring, interviews, and the freelance economy. Discover how freelancers and companies can thrive in this new AI-driven job market.
We meet Mike Vaughan, chief data officer of a large organization in the financial sector, and in his words blessed with a wonderful family and work life. Mike tells us how he got into technology through coding for his Commodore PC, inspired by the ab...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, we spotlight shifting U.S. hiring trends driven by AI, a cyber-extortion threat exploiting Salesforce platforms, and SAP’s launch of role-aware Joule Assistants to automate core business workflows. These develop...
In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, SAP announces a major HR platform overhaul with AI-driven SmartRecruiters integration. Cisco issues an urgent warning on optical hardware reliability impacting large-scale AI performance. Meanwhile, Apple stands f...
Capital One’s Prem Natarajan joins Today in Tech to reveal what truly drives AI success — and why most companies aren’t ready. Watch the video and read the transcript.
We meet Hal Lonas, CTO of Trulioo and a recognized innovator in cloud security and machine learning. Hal is a long-standing champion of automation technology, having worked in C-suite roles for multiple household names. Hal has also co-authored seve...
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, to explore how quantum computing is no longer theoretical, but powering real business outcomes across logistics, finance, pharma...
We meet Dr Francis Goh - academic, author and CEO. In a storied career Dr Francis Goh has been an innovator and technical expert. A strategist, board ember, leadership mentor and sought after public Speaker. He tells us about how he wanted to be an e...
As enterprises adopt agentic AI systems, the cybersecurity risks are evolving rapidly. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Lee Klarich, Chief Product Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about how AI agents are increasing the comp...
We meet Stephen Kaufman, who has spent 25 years architecting solutions on behalf of Microsoft. Stephen tells us that his defining characteristic is curiosity, and how his first memory was of taking things apart and putting them back together, more or...
Artificial intelligence is powerful, but are businesses using it the wrong way? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Alan Trefler, Founder and CEO of Pega, to discuss why so many AI projects are failing and how companies c...
We meet Magan Naidoo, Chief Data Office of the World Food Programme. Magan tells us how he started out in software engineering but transferred into data when his bosses recognised his talent for connecting technology to business problems, and flew hi...
From spotting weapons and detecting smoke to predicting where incidents are most likely to occur, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of physical security. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw and guest James Benum explore ho...
We meet Greg Finnigan, who has navigated a career through hardware to security software and on to cloud; large corporates and startups. Greg tells us about how he found a career he loved through working with the right people, and made career changes ...
Is AI helping or hurting your job search? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Cliff Jurkiewicz, Vice President of Global Strategy at Phenom, to uncover the truth behind applicant tracking systems (ATS), the rise of genera...
We meet Ian Mountford, a governance, risk and compliance consultant who transitioned into cyber security late in his career after being the victim of a hack. Ian talks about his rich and varied career before cyber, which incorporated spells in profes...
Generative AI has been hyped for years — but is it delivering real value? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Ketan Karkhanis, CEO of ThoughtSpot, about what’s really working in AI, what isn’t, and where the technology is he...
We meet Mel Migrino, an infosec and cybersecurity titan who in late career has pivoted to advocacy. Mel tells us how she got into software development in order to make money, then pivoted to infosec after a friend told her it was an opportunity, befo...
Generative AI has revolutionized how we write, code, and create—but it still hallucinates. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Byron Cook, Distinguished Scientist and VP at AWS, to break down why AI continues to make th...
We meet Chris Fuller, a reluctant student with dyslexia who was hand-picked to do a paid PHD. Chris spent time in the UK intelligence community before emerging to work in cyber security startups. Chris advises aspiring people to work harder than they...
AI isn’t just for data scientists anymore. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Red Hat Distinguished Engineer Mo Duffy about how businesses can empower everyone — from HR to marketing to customer support — to become flu...
We meet Derek Ashmore, a career-long consultant who says the first thing we need to know about him is that he learns for a living. Derek talks about a fortuitous entry into the industry when accountancy turned into coding, but how a lack of political...
Is your web browser still built for consumers — but your business has moved on? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, to explore the rise of enterprise browsers — purpose-buil...
We meet Eamonn O'Neill, founder and CTO of Lemongrass. Eamonn tells us that he is a technologist first and foremost, as excited about tech today as he was decades ago when he got his first Spectrum computer. He describes his journey from typing out c...
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are shaking up the world of search — and putting pressure on Google’s dominance. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Thais Castello Branco, Head of Marketing and S...
We meet Linus Hakansson, who became a Chief Product Officer by way of developing mobile apps, architecting cloud solutions, and a spell of consultancy. Throughout his career Linus has succeeded by applying technology to solve real problems. Linus exp...
Are we at a crossroads in mapping innovation? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Marc Prioleau, executive director of the Overture Maps Foundation, about how artificial intelligence, open data, and community-driven efforts ...
We meet Aaron Momin, a seasoned cybersecurity and cyber risk professional with over 30 years of experience in managing cyber and technology risk. Aaron tells us how he studied computing at college after becoming obsessed with the technology taking to...
A shocking new investigation reveals how North Korean operatives used generative AI tools to pose as remote tech workers, land real jobs, and send stolen salaries—and potentially sensitive data—back to the DPRK. In this episode of Today in Tech, ...
We meet Emma Philpott MBE - academic, cyber security expert and business leader. Emma tells us how her career has meandered to a good place, and that is okay. That when she was underestimated and frustrated early in the piece her best boss saw her po...
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