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technology4 days ago•16 min saved

Mac Vulnerability Exploitation and Apple’s Tightening Grip on AI Agents

A high-severity macOS vulnerability, CVE-2026-65400, is under active exploitation, allowing attackers to gain root access via exposed screen-sharing ports. While Apple patched the flaw, the incident highlights friction between AI agents and macOS security controls. Ben Thompson argues that Apple’s restrictive permissions and delayed smart-home strategy clash with the emerging reality of autonomous agents, which may render traditional app-based ecosystems obsolete.

via Stratechery by Ben Thompson|

#ai-agents #apple-security #ben-thompson

technology2 months ago•14 min saved

Analyst Argues GTA 6 Deserves a $200 Price Tag

Tech analyst Ben Thompson said GTA 6's $80 price tag is 'ridiculous' and should be around $200 given its AAA craftsmanship, a stance noted after Take-Two's stock dipped on the reveal; the debate also touches on a $100 Deluxe Edition and the broader pricing tensions facing big-budget games.

via Kotaku|

#ben-thompson #deluxe-edition #gta-6

business5 months ago•3 min saved

The Ankler moves to Passport for tighter audience control

The Ankler, a Hollywood-focused media startup led by Janice Min and Richard Rushfield, is migrating its publishing from Substack to Passport—a new subscription platform created by Ben Thompson and built with Automattic. Passport will give The Ankler more ownership of its audience and data, enabling personalized marketing and bundled subscriptions (including podcasts and events) while the outlet continues to publish on an owned site backed by Passport. Substack will still host a weekly newsletter and Rushfield’s live video product. The move exemplifies publishers shifting toward durable, customizable business models; The Ankler remains profitable with tens of thousands of paid subscribers and did not disclose new funding.

via Axios|

#automattic #ben-thompson #business