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2025 saw a record-breaking $2.7 billion in cryptocurrency stolen, with North Korean state hackers responsible for the majority. The largest heist occurred at Bybit, totaling $1.4 billion. Other significant hits included $223 million from Cetus, $128 million from Balancer, and $73 million from Phemex. This trend indicates crypto remains a prime target for cybercriminals.

Samsungs Odyssey lineup, led by the 32-inch IPS panel Odyssey 3D G90XH, is revolutionizing gaming monitors with its 6K resolution, glasses-free 3D technology, and real-time eye-tracking. This builds on last years reveal, with games like Stellar Blade, Lies of P Overture, and The First Berserker Khazan optimized for it. Samsung also unveiled the Odyssey G6 G60H, the worlds first 1040Hz in HD on a 27-inch panel, and three new Odyssey G8 models. These innovations signal Samsungs lead in high-speed, high-res gaming displays, expected to carry a premium price tag.

In this episode of StrictlyVC, Connie Loizos interviews Colin Angle, former CEO of iRobot, about his journey from a living room startup to a robotics giant. Angle shares his frustration over regulators blocking Amazons acquisition attempt and iRobots subsequent bankruptcy. He criticizes the FTC for prioritizing blocked mergers over innovation, and warns that such missteps hinder American tech industries. Angle also announces his new stealth startup focusing on humanoid robots, praising mentor Rodney Brooks. His story offers valuable insights into the challenges of innovation.

Nick Donahue, founder of Atmos, revolutionized custom home building with tech, raising millions and designing over $200 million worth of houses. However, the company struggled with high costs and interest rate spikes, leading to its closure. Now, Donahue is back with Drafted, an AI tool that generates custom floor plans in minutes, costing between $1,000 and $2,000. With a $35 million valuation and support from investors like Patrick Collison and Jack Altman, Drafted aims to disrupt the custom home building industry, much like Uber did for ridesharing.

Aflac Notifies 22.6 Million Customers of Data Breach: Hackers Steal Personal Info, Medical Details

Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO, dives into AI with Dazzle, her new venture backed by Forerunner Ventures. After shutting down Sunshine, her photo-sharing startup, Mayer leverages lessons from Sunshines struggles to build the next generation of AI personal assistants. Dazzle, set to launch early next year, aims to make a significant impact in the consumer AI market.

Tech YouTuber Benn Jordan uncovers security flaw in Flocks AI-powered surveillance cameras, exposing live feeds and sensitive data to public view. Cameras, deployed nationwide with partners like Ring, were found vulnerable on Shodan, allowing access to admin panels and video archives. Flock attributes issue to a limited glitch, but the discovery raises concerns about public safety tech security.

Lemon Slice, a digital avatar company, introduces Lemon Slice-two, a new AI model that transforms a single image into a realistic video avatar. This twenty-billion-parameter model, running on one GPU and streaming video at twenty frames per second, is ideal for roles like customer service, homework help, or mental health support. The company offers an easy-to-use API and widget for website integration. Founded this year by Lina Colucci, Sidney Primas, and Andrew Weitz, Lemon Slice raised ten point five million dollars in seed funding. The team aims to overcome the uncanny valley problem with better tech, and investors believe this video diffusion model could beat the avatar Turing test. Lemon Slice plans to hire engineers, build sales teams, and cover training costs while rolling out guardrails against misuse. The company is already powering education, e-commerce, and training tools, signaling video avatars might finally go mainstream.