Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines
Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google’s trustworthy…
March 2026
Denver’s crosswalks hacked to broadcast anti-Trump messages
Pedestrians crossing a street in Denver, Colorado, got rather more than they bargained for last weekend, when the audio signals…
Much ado about protein
Why is my local Target selling protein powder in the tampon aisle? An investigation. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter…
Amazon is making an Alexa phone
Over ten years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on…
‘Update iOS to Protect Your Data’ – Apple Urges Users to Patch Against Coruna and DarkSword Exploits
Apple is asking iPhone users to prioritize the latest security updates amid a wave of hacker attacks exploiting weaknesses in…
Why people really hate AI
There’s a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes…
The ‘Firefly’ Animated Series Will Recast Ron Glass If It Goes Ahead
Plus, Ryan Gosling wants to be the MCU’s Ghost Rider.
Is Daredevil in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’? Charlie Cox Isn’t Saying Either Way
Matt Murdock is in New York, and Peter Parker is in New York; it would make sense, wouldn’t it?
Interlock Ransomware Targets Cisco Enterprise Firewalls
The ransomware gang, known for double-extortion attacks, had access to a critical Cisco firewall vulnerability weeks before it was publicly…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s…