AI‑Powered Hacks Strip Smart TVs of Bloatware, Ads and Tracking

Developers are using large‑language‑model agents to rewrite smart‑TV launchers, erase ad‑laden firmware and restore user‑focused simplicity. The open‑source projects “dumbtv” and “cleanyourtv” show how AI is democratizing deep‑device customization.

2026's Worst Breaches: The Year of Digital Attacks and Hybrid Warfare

Cybersecurity has become a front-and-center concern in 2026, with hacks and breaches targeting sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and even the nation's most secure systems. From the Department of Government Efficiency's dismantling of federal agencies to the alarming exposure of the Social Security database, we delve into the worst hacks and breaches of the year.

Hacked, Leaked, and Held for Ransom: The Worst Cybersecurity Breaches of 2026

As we're halfway through this already horrendous year of digital attacks and hybrid warfare, we look at some of the worst hacks and breaches so far, and how they might affect us going forward.