TNW 453: Scammers Cash In on GTA 6 - Why Cybercriminals Strike Fast When Hype Is High
Summary
Tech News Weekly covers Apple’s new CEO John Ternus, discussing challenges like AI integration, manufacturing shifts, and the anticipated foldable iPhone. The episode also examines climate scientist Zeke Hausfather’s findings on the high energy costs of AI agent coding sessions, which far exceed simple chat prompts. Additionally, hosts discuss a bezel-free concept phone revealed at IFA and feature Malwarebytes’ Chris Fitch, who warns about a malware campaign using fake GTA 6 download sites to steal user credentials.
Topics discussed
Show intro and episode overview
Host introductions and fall time banter
John Ternus becomes Apple CEO: challenges and legacy
Apple foldable iPhone rumors and consumer survey
Sponsor: Framer for enterprise web development
Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather on AI energy costs
Sponsor: Rippling AI for workforce visibility
Bezel-free concept phone revealed at IFA
TWiTV Club membership promotion
Sponsors: Progressive and 10x Genomics
Interview: Malwarebytes on GTA 6 scam malware
Outro and upcoming show announcements
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