briefing, EU, Europe

Iceland votes on EU

Colin Henderson

Icelanders will decide tomorrow whether to resume talks on joining the EU in a vote that has taken on deeper significance in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats in the Arctic. Polls in the tiny island nation — which does not have armed forces —  are almost evenly split.  Supporters believe joining the European bloc could give the country greater protection and boost its economy, while critics worry over sovereignty. The Arctic has emerged as a key battleground between global superpowers: Trump has threatened to take over Greenland, an autonomous territory belonging to Denmark. Meanwhile, China is flexing “its economic muscle … Continue reading Iceland votes on EU

Culture, Cybersecurity, Innovation

The paperless home: a realistic way to get started

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Written by: SoftMaker The Friday Chat  The stack of paper on your desk keeps growing, the file folder is bursting at the seams, and at some point you make the decision: from now on, everything goes digital. A few weeks later, the stack is growing again – and your guilty conscience right along with it. The problem is almost never the technology. It’s the sorting. Why the paperless home so often fails Most guides to the paperless home read like an instruction manual for a second full-time job. Every document is supposed to be scanned, sensibly named and filed … Continue reading The paperless home: a realistic way to get started

AI

Mythos: The model isn’t the threat. The gap between your patch cycle and its speed is.

Colin Henderson

Every security team is asking the same question about Claude Mythos: how exposed are we. The answer isn’t about the model. It’s about what it exposes.Why This Should Change Your Priorities:  Mythos can’t reliably beat genuinely well-hardened defenses, per UK AI Security Institute testing That one finding separates real exposure from false alarm It doesn’t create weaknesses, it finds patch gaps, flat networks, and weak identity controls already there Phishing-resistant MFA still limits how far a stolen credential travels See where the line actually sits →The model isn’t the threat. The gap between your patch cycle and its speed is. … Continue reading Mythos: The model isn’t the threat. The gap between your patch cycle and its speed is.

UK

Archive photos are your ticket to ride on a bus trip through 1960s Dundee

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Graeme StrachanAugust 25, 2026, 6:00am Take a trip back to 1960s Dundee with this gallery of bus photographs. While the buses are the stars of the show, there’s plenty to see in the background too, including the Royal Arch and other landmarks that have long since vanished. From conductors and paper tickets to packed upper decks, these photographs offer a glimpse of a very different Dundee. Whether you remember those days or not, this journey is well worth the fare. Snowbound city Heavy snowfall brought Dundee to a standstill in January 1960. This school bus got stuck at Balgay before … Continue reading Archive photos are your ticket to ride on a bus trip through 1960s Dundee

AI

Bill Gates essay: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.

Colin Henderson

  Source Gates Notes https://www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-page-topic/reader/a-turbulent-ai-era-and-critical-choices-to-make —— What you need to know The transition to the AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history. Right now, we are not preparing adequately for that transition. If the world takes the right steps, AI will be a force for good and leave everyone better off. During my entire life I’ve only had two jobs. In the first one, I played a role in developing software to empower people through my work at Microsoft. In my second one, which I started full time in 2008, I am giving back … Continue reading Bill Gates essay: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.

AI

Wall Street is counting on Nvidia to keep the AI party going

Colin Henderson

Source WSJ newsletter After watching shares in other chip makers and the so-called Magnificent Seven tech companies swing wildly in recent months, Wall Street is hoping Nvidia can beat expectations—again. Analysts project the chip maker will report record sales of $92 billion for the period, up from a forecast of $78 billion at the start of this year. Nvidia’s results could send shock waves through the tech sector—and the broader stock market, report David Uberti and Krystal Hur. Continue reading Wall Street is counting on Nvidia to keep the AI party going

Cybersecurity, iran1 Comment

Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant

Colin Henderson

Unprecedented cyber attack believed to be most successful of its kind Tony Diver Political Editor. Rozina Sabur National Security Editor.Matt Oliver Industry Editor Published 22 August 2026 9:50pm BST Iran shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, The Telegraph can disclose. It is thought to be the first time that hackers affiliated to the Iranian regime have succeeded in closing down such a facility in the UK, and believed to be the most successful cyber attackof its kind. The Telegraph understands that the incident took place at the same time as a series of attacks on US water infrastructure last … Continue reading Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant

AI, Frontier_AI

Anthropic Expects to Match or Top SpaceX’s Record IPO Size

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ By Bailey Lipschultz and Shirin Ghaffary August 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM EDT Anthropic’s target reflects how the AI industry’s leaders are transforming the tech investment landscape in a very short time. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg Anthropic PBC expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of overwhelming demand from investors looking to profit from the artificial intelligence boom. The Claude developer is running the numbers as it prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month, the people said. Recent investor … Continue reading Anthropic Expects to Match or Top SpaceX’s Record IPO Size

Diplomacy, Geopolitics

Swiss to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Vote Russia Wants to Sway

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Bastian Benrath-WrightAugust 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDTSwitzerland’s long-entrenched neutrality is a key part of its identity.Photographer: Pascal Mora/Bloomberg Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month that Russia has tried to sway with jibes about the country’s actions during World War II. About 62% will probably or definitely vote against the proposal, according to a poll published Wednesday by newspaper group Tamedia/20 Minuten. Just 36% support the measure, which will go to a national vote on Sept. 27. Switzerland’s long-entrenched neutrality is a key part of its identity, … Continue reading Swiss to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Vote Russia Wants to Sway

AI, Business Models, Disinformation, Frontier_AI

Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Echo WangAugust 14, 20268:12 PM EDTUpdated 13 hours ago Aug 14 (Reuters) – As Anthropic prepares for what could be one of the biggest IPOs on record, Wall Street is looking further into the future than it commonly does to put a price on the AI company, valuing it based on how much revenue it could generate two years from now. Anthropic is projecting 2028 revenue of roughly $190 billion to $200 billion, according to ‌two people familiar with the company’s financials, a figure that has not previously been reported. The projection dwarfs the $47 billion revenue “run rate,” reflecting … Continue reading Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say