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May 8, 2026 · 22m

Summary

This episode covers Nintendo raising the Switch 2 price to $500 due to memory shortages and the Canvas LMS going offline after a ransomware attack by Shiny Hunters. It also discusses security flaws in over 5,000 AI-coded apps, Mozilla’s use of Anthropic’s Mythos to fix 423 Firefox bugs, and a French criminal probe into Elon Musk and X. Finally, it features long reads on autonomous AI development and airline loyalty programs.

Topics discussed

Shopify ad: Scaling your business Intro: TechBrew Ride Home headlines Doppel ad: Social engineering defense Nintendo raises Switch 2 price to $500 Canvas offline due to Shiny Hunters ransomware 5,000 insecure AI vibe-coded apps found PwC ad: AI clarity for enterprise T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Netflix Mozilla credits Mythos for 423 Firefox fixes French probe into Musk and X deepfakes Long Reads: AI autonomy and airline miles Outro and Cardiff ad
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