Stop Calling It “Dirty Data”
The common urge to “clean” data can actually destroy valuable insights. By tracking data provenance, companies can preserve raw inputs and let algorithms discover the real stories hidden in the outliers.
Author: Natalie Brooks
Natalie Brooks brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where she deciphers complex technical ecosystems for both specialized engineers and broader business audiences. Her reporting synthesizes deep industry analysis with emerging IoT applications, examining how edge computing and smart manufacturing converge to reshape production environments. With a methodology grounded in supply chain technology evolution, she consistently identifies pivotal trends before they reach mainstream discourse, establishing her as a forward-looking voice in industrial digitalization.
TikTok’s US Future Finally Settled: Oracle Takes Control in 2026
ByteDance has signed a binding contract to place TikTok’s US operations under the control of a joint venture led by Oracle. The deal, set to finalize in January 2026, will see ByteDance retain a minority 19.9% stake while avoiding an outright ban.
OWASP’s New AI Agent Security List is a Wake-Up Call
The OWASP Foundation has released its first-ever “Top 10 for Agentic Applications” for 2026. It’s a stark warning that the AI agents companies are already deploying are far more dangerous than chatbots, with the power to sabotage infrastructure or manipulate markets if compromised.
Windows 11’s Defaults Are Designed to Distract You
Windows 11 comes loaded with notifications, widgets, and system promotions that actively pull your attention away from work. Turning off a handful of default settings can transform the OS from a noisy billboard back into a quiet tool for getting things done.
Samsung Says It’s Not Killing SATA SSDs, But Prices Are Still Screwed
Samsung has officially denied reports it plans to exit the consumer SATA SSD market. This comes after Micron pulled its Crucial brand, sparking panic. However, the broader memory shortage fueled by AI demand is very real and will keep prices high.
HPE OneView Has a Nasty New Remote Code Execution Flaw
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is urging customers to patch a severe remote code execution vulnerability in its HPE OneView infrastructure management software. The flaw can be exploited without any authentication, making it an urgent priority for administrators to address.
ChatGPT’s Mobile App Hits a Staggering $3 Billion in User Spending
According to new estimates, the ChatGPT mobile app has reached $3 billion in lifetime consumer spending. The vast majority of that growth happened in 2025, showing a massive surge in adoption. This pace has even eclipsed major platforms like TikTok and Disney+.
Your Identity Security is Probably a Mess. Here’s Why.
Modern attackers aren’t breaking in; they’re logging in through forgotten, over-permissioned accounts. New data reveals the scale of the problem is worse than many think, and it’s getting harder to manage.
New Imaging Tech Makes Cancer Cells Glow for Faster Detection
A new imaging system uses special nanoparticles and a superconducting detector to make cancer cells light up, separating them from healthy tissue. The goal is to create a rapid screening tool to accelerate diagnosis, but clinical use still faces hurdles.
Intel Panther Lake laptop prices leak, and they’re a surprise
Listings for HP and MSI laptops powered by Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake CPUs have appeared online ahead of CES 2025. The HP OmniBook X Flip 16 with a Core Ultra 7 355 is listed at $999, matching its predecessor’s price, while MSI models in Europe show much higher, likely placeholder, figures.