Tech Field Day News Rundown: Tariffs, Cyberattacks, and AI Advancements

$1.1B for Apple and $2B for Ford. Tariffs are hitting tech companies where it hurts. 💰 Cybercriminal group UNC2891 breached a bank’s ATM infrastructure using a low-cost Raspberry Pi device, underscoring how effective and affordable modern cyberattacks have become. Riverbed rolled out a suite of AI-enhanced observability tools and its xx90 hardware series, designed to enhance visibility and resilience across increasingly complex networks. In the edge computing space, Scale Computing and Acumera have joined forces to offer more integrated and scalable solutions for industries like retail and manufacturing. AGNTCY has officially become part of the Linux Foundation, aiming to standardize communication and cooperation among AI agents through open protocols. At the same time, SNIA’s Storage AI project targets the performance gap between storage systems and GPUs by removing CPU limitations. Cycode launched new AI-driven capabilities that identify and prioritize the most severe software vulnerabilities, helping teams respond more effectively. Meanwhile, President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs are rattling the global economy, driving up costs for major companies such as Apple and Ford, and potentially accelerating the shift toward AI automation as businesses search for ways to offset financial strain. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown featuring host Alastair Cooke and guest host Jeffrey Powers. #TFDRundown #Cybersecurity #RaspberryPi #Observability #AI #AIInfrastructure #Hacking #AGNTCY #Tariffs