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Close-up of a user's hands interacting with a holographic display showing Instagram's new algorithm customization options, symbolizing enhanced user control over content.
Founder Playbook

Instagram Previews New Algorithm Customization Options

While TikTok users have been fine-tuning their feeds with a content ratio slider since 2024, Instagram is just now previewing expanded controls for its own algorithm, impacting how millions personaliz

Marek Kowalski·June 28, 2026
Futuristic representation of ChatGPT evolving into a super app, integrating coding tools and AI agents with glowing digital interfaces.
Founder Playbook

OpenAI Revamps ChatGPT into Super App with Coding Tools

In the coming weeks, OpenAI plans to roll out a revamped ChatGPT that will serve as a 'super app' integrating coding tools and AI agents, marking a significant strategic pivot for the company, accordi

Amir Fakhoury·June 8, 2026
Digital fortress with glowing shields symbolizing OpenAI's Lockdown Mode protecting ChatGPT from cyber threats and prompt injection attacks.
Founder Playbook

OpenAI Launches Lockdown Mode for Enhanced Prompt Injection Protection

OpenAI quietly rolled out an optional 'Lockdown Mode' for personal ChatGPT accounts in 2026.

Marek Kowalski·June 7, 2026
A shadowy figure places a red 'X' over a digital network map in a dimly lit server room, symbolizing a hidden data breach cover-up at IBM.
Founder Playbook

Whistleblower Accuses IBM of Hiding Massive Data Breaches

An internal IBM investigation concluded that APT 10 potentially breached IBM's network over 56,000 times between 2013 and 2016.

Amir Fakhoury·June 6, 2026
A glitching Google logo hologram in a server room, symbolizing AI spelling errors and reliability concerns.
Founder Playbook

Google AI Overviews Make Basic Spelling Errors

Google's AI Overview incorrectly stated there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'P' in the U.

Marek Kowalski·May 28, 2026
A shadowy hacker figure in a dimly lit server room, symbolizing the resurfacing of old malware and ongoing cybersecurity mysteries.
Main Street & SMBs

Ghost hackers' 2005 malware resurfaces, fueling cybersecurity mysteries

In 2005, malware targeting Iranian nuclear scientists was created.

Marek Kowalski·May 26, 2026
Digital shield protecting Android users from incoming scam call notifications impersonating banks, symbolizing enhanced Google Play security.
Leadership & Culture

Google Play blocks scam calls impersonating banks

In early 2025, WhatsApp notified roughly 90 journalists and civil society members across Europe that they had been targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions, according to TechCrunch .

Amir Fakhoury·May 23, 2026
Abstract representation of a secure Discord voice and video call signal protecting a laptop in a server room.
Main Street & SMBs

Discord rolling out E2EE for voice and video calls (not stage channels)

Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for most voice and video calls, with a full rollout by 2026, though stage channels are excluded.

Marek Kowalski·May 20, 2026
Futuristic Gmail interface with a conversational AI assistant, showcasing natural language interaction for email management in a modern setting.
Founder Playbook

Google IO 2026: Gmail Inbox Gets Conversational AI Features

At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions.

Amir Fakhoury·May 20, 2026