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So, serious talk: I completely understand why a Steam Machine would be desirable. Even with having all of the parts on-hand, there's still rough patches that aren't really gonna fly with most people. Still have to acquire the hardware (and GPU/RAM/storage aren't cheap), get it assembled (not too difficult, but difficulty increases as you try to stuff more components into less space), and then get "SteamOS" installed (let's be honest, this is Bazzite 99% of the tim…

Deutschland baut ein Digitalministerium, weiß aber nicht, wofür es sein Digitalgeld ausgibt.
Milliarden fließen quer durch Ministerien, doch niemand hat den Überblick, vieles wird nur umgebucht statt neu investiert.
Ein Staat, der Digitalisierung predigt, aber seine eigenen Ausgaben nicht versteht, wird sie kaum gestalten.
ZEIT-Bericht auf Basis ZEW-Studie und Agora Digitale Transformation

The Pentagon has met with senior executives of Ford Motor and General Motors
to gauge whether the auto industry could help the military acquire vehicles, munitions or other hardware more quickly and at lower costs.
The conversations are in the very early stages, and relate to the possible production of components by the companies, not entire weapons systems.
No specific projects are currently being negotiated, the people said.
The discussions with automakers underscore …

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

Cowboys Predicted to Make 2026 NFL Draft Trade to Help Fix Defense https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/kenny-moore-nfl-draft-trade-rumors/

A dozen memes (in a thread) of the foreign policy moment: capitulation, surrender, losing the war.
🧵 1 of 3
#USpol #Iran #kegseth

Palo Alto Networks agrees to acquire Portkey, which develops AI gateway tech to manage and secure AI agents; sources say the deal values Portkey at $120M-$140M (The Economic Times)
https://economictimes.indiati…

Palo Alto Networks to acquire AI infra firm Portkey; valuation may double to $140 million
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks is acquiring AI infrastructure startup Portkey to bolster its defences for autonomous AI systems. This move aims to provide enterprises with a centralised control plane for managing and securing AI agents. The acquisition is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to approvals.

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-portkey-to-secure-the-rise-of-ai-agents-302759436.html

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents
/PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced its intent to acquire Portkey, a pioneer in AI Gateways....

New single 'Spitting Image' by NYC's TARANEH has kind of a Portishead meets Elastica, Breeders, or Veruca Salt kinda feel, so obviously, I love it.
https://taraneh.bandcamp.com/track/spitting-image
Iranian-American singer/songwriter Taraneh Azar is behind this…

Since when did autumn become dangerous?
Anyway, one of a myriad reasons I don’t log into LinkedIn (except, apparently, to self-promote, which is the whole reason it exists).

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-portkey-to-secure-the-rise-of-ai-agents-302759436.html

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents
/PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced its intent to acquire Portkey, a pioneer in AI Gateways....