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- ‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms
ICYMI: As apps and gadgets capitalise on loss of stigma, consumers are advised to look for evidence-based solutions For any bodily function you want to measure these days there is a gadget – a wristband for step-counting, a watch to track your heart rate or a ring for measuring sleep. Now the march of wearable… Read more: ‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms - Viral AI personal assistant seen as step change – but experts warn of risks
OpenClaw is billed as ‘the AI that actually does things’ and needs almost no input to potentially wreak havoc A new viral AI personal assistant will handle your email inbox, trade away your entire stock portfolio and text your wife “good morning” and “goodnight” on your behalf. OpenClaw, formerly known as Moltbot, and before that… Read more: Viral AI personal assistant seen as step change – but experts warn of risks - Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations
ICYMI: A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Last year, almost every new car sold in Norway, the nature-loving country flush with oil wealth, was fully electric.… Read more: Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations - ‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms
As apps and gadgets capitalise on loss of stigma, consumers are advised to look for evidence-based solutions For any bodily function you want to measure these days there is a gadget – a wristband for step-counting, a watch to track your heart rate or a ring for measuring sleep. Now the march of wearable tech… Read more: ‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms - There’s a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum’s favourite game | Dominik Diamond
ICYMI: At a family gathering over Christmas, I took on my 76-year-old mother once again at virtual bowling. Could I finally best her? My mother bore me. My mother nurtured me. My mother educated me. She has a resilience unmatched, a love all-forgiving. She is the glue that holds our family together. But right now,… Read more: There’s a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum’s favourite game | Dominik Diamond - Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations
A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Last year, almost every new car sold in Norway, the nature-loving country flush with oil wealth, was fully electric. In… Read more: Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations - The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us
ICYMI: Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling It started with an image of Trump as a king mocked up on a fake Time magazine cover. Since then it’s developed into a full-blown phenomenon, one… Read more: The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us - There’s a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum’s favourite game | Dominik Diamond
At a family gathering over Christmas, I took on my 76-year-old mother once again at virtual bowling. Could I finally best her? My mother bore me. My mother nurtured me. My mother educated me. She has a resilience unmatched, a love all-forgiving. She is the glue that holds our family together. But right now, I… Read more: There’s a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum’s favourite game | Dominik Diamond - ‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales
ICYMI: Popularity of EVs in country is part of global trend of emerging markets spurning fossil fuel cars at surprising speeds When Berke Astarcıoğlu bought a BMW i3 in 2016, he was one of just 44 people in a country of 80 million to buy a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that year. By the time… Read more: ‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales - The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us
Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling It started with an image of Trump as a king mocked up on a fake Time magazine cover. Since then it’s developed into a full-blown phenomenon, one academics… Read more: The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us - California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump
ICYMI: Newsom launched a review of the platform, despite TikTok saying a systems failure was responsible for the issue California governor Gavin Newsom has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of president Donald Trump, as he launched a review of the platform’s content moderation practices to determine if they violated state law, even as the… Read more: California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump - ‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales
Popularity of EVs in country is part of global trend of emerging markets spurning fossil fuel cars at surprising speeds When Berke Astarcıoğlu bought a BMW i3 in 2016, he was one of just 44 people in a country of 80 million to buy a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that year. By the time he… Read more: ‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales - California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump
Newsom launched a review of the platform, despite TikTok saying a systems failure was responsible for the issue California governor Gavin Newsom has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of president Donald Trump, as he launched a review of the platform’s content moderation practices to determine if they violated state law, even as the platform… Read more: California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump - Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife
ICYMI: The most popular posts on r/animalid are exotic lizards and rare birds – but it’s the haziest trail cam screenshots that feel the most dangerous, the most spectacular * Read more in the Internet wormhole series I spent the first decade of my life in Vancouver Island, Canada, in an area rich with parks,… Read more: Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife - Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests
ICYMI: Exclusive: German research into responses to health queries raises fresh questions about summaries seen by 2bn people a month • How the ‘confident authority’ of AI Overviews is putting public health at risk Google’s search feature AI Overviews cites YouTube more than any medical website when answering queries about health conditions, according to research… Read more: Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests - Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife
The most popular posts on r/animalid are exotic lizards and rare birds – but it’s the haziest trail cam screenshots that feel the most dangerous, the most spectacular * Read more in the Internet wormhole series I spent the first decade of my life in Vancouver Island, Canada, in an area rich with parks, lakes… Read more: Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife - ‘Cornwall isn’t resilient enough’: towns struggle with broadband outage after Storm Goretti
ICYMI: Politicians call for more infrastructure funding amid anger that county is seen as ‘holiday playground’ Accessed by a steep, winding lane, the tiny settlement of Cucurrian in the far-west of Cornwall feels remote at the best of times. But over the last two weeks, the people who live here have felt even more isolated… Read more: ‘Cornwall isn’t resilient enough’: towns struggle with broadband outage after Storm Goretti - Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests
Exclusive: German research into responses to health queries raises fresh questions about summaries seen by 2bn people a month • How the ‘confident authority’ of AI Overviews is putting public health at risk Google’s search feature AI Overviews cites YouTube more than any medical website when answering queries about health conditions, according to research that… Read more: Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests - Ubisoft cancels projects and announces restructure in fight to stay competitive
ICYMI: Video game publisher to cancel Prince of Persia remake and close studios after several difficult years The video game publisher behind the Assassin’s Creed series has cancelled six projects including a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time as it fights to stay competitive in the global gaming market. Ubisoft announced a… Read more: Ubisoft cancels projects and announces restructure in fight to stay competitive - ‘Cornwall isn’t resilient enough’: towns struggle with broadband outage after Storm Goretti
Politicians call for more infrastructure funding amid anger that county is seen as ‘holiday playground’ Accessed by a steep, winding lane, the tiny settlement of Cucurrian in the far-west of Cornwall feels remote at the best of times. But over the last two weeks, the people who live here have felt even more isolated after… Read more: ‘Cornwall isn’t resilient enough’: towns struggle with broadband outage after Storm Goretti - Lords put pressure on Starmer with vote to ban social media for under-16s
ICYMI: Commons will now have to consider Tory-led amendment, which is likely to be supported by Labour MPs * As a parent – and a Conservative – I know that banning social media for under-16s is the right thing to do The House of Lords has voted decisively for a ban on social media for… Read more: Lords put pressure on Starmer with vote to ban social media for under-16s - Ubisoft cancels projects and announces restructure in fight to stay competitive
Video game publisher to cancel Prince of Persia remake and close studios after several difficult years The video game publisher behind the Assassin’s Creed series has cancelled six projects including a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time as it fights to stay competitive in the global gaming market. Ubisoft announced a sweeping… Read more: Ubisoft cancels projects and announces restructure in fight to stay competitive - UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children
ICYMI: Trial involving 4,000 children will explore impact on mental health, sleep and time spent with friends and family A pioneering investigation into the impact of restricting social media access for children in the UK has been announced as politicians around the world consider action on the issue. In December, Australia became the first country… Read more: UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children - Lords put pressure on Starmer with vote to ban social media for under-16s
Commons will now have to consider Tory-led amendment, which is likely to be supported by Labour MPs * As a parent – and a Conservative – I know that banning social media for under-16s is the right thing to do The House of Lords has voted decisively for a ban on social media for under-16s… Read more: Lords put pressure on Starmer with vote to ban social media for under-16s - I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here’s what was worth the price
ICYMI: I spent weeks testing popular at-home pizza tools. Here’s what I found was worth the money, no matter your budget * Far from ‘upcharged grape juice’: the 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the US * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things It’s never been easier… Read more: I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here’s what was worth the price - UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children
Trial involving 4,000 children will explore impact on mental health, sleep and time spent with friends and family A pioneering investigation into the impact of restricting social media access for children in the UK has been announced as politicians around the world consider action on the issue. In December, Australia became the first country to… Read more: UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children - Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?
ICYMI: The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts • This week’s question: How can we learn from unrequited love? What’s the point of having speed limits if camera-warning signs and apps allow drivers to slow down in advance… Read more: Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden? - I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here’s what was worth the price
I spent weeks testing popular at-home pizza tools. Here’s what I found was worth the money, no matter your budget * Far from ‘upcharged grape juice’: the 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the US * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things It’s never been easier to… Read more: I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here’s what was worth the price - ‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward
ICYMI: Progress of artificial general intelligence could stall, which may lead to a financial crash, says Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers’ of modern AI Will the race to artificial general intelligence (AGI) lead us to a land of financial plenty – or will it end in a 2008-style bust? Trillions of dollars rest on… Read more: ‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward - Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts • This week’s question: How can we learn from unrequited love? What’s the point of having speed limits if camera-warning signs and apps allow drivers to slow down in advance –… Read more: Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden? - Prominent PR firm accused of commissioning favourable changes to Wikipedia pages
ICYMI: Portland Communications, founded by Keir Starmer’s communications chief, linked to so-called black hat edits A high-profile PR company founded by Keir Starmer’s communications chief has been accused of commissioning changes to Wikipedia pages to make them more favourable towards clients. Portland Communications, founded by Tim Allan, has been linked to the so-called black hat… Read more: Prominent PR firm accused of commissioning favourable changes to Wikipedia pages - ‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward
Progress of artificial general intelligence could stall, which may lead to a financial crash, says Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers’ of modern AI Will the race to artificial general intelligence (AGI) lead us to a land of financial plenty – or will it end in a 2008-style bust? Trillions of dollars rest on the… Read more: ‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward - Prominent PR firm accused of commissioning favourable changes to Wikipedia pages
Portland Communications, founded by Keir Starmer’s communications chief, linked to so-called black hat edits A high-profile PR company founded by Keir Starmer’s communications chief has been accused of commissioning changes to Wikipedia pages to make them more favourable towards clients. Portland Communications, founded by Tim Allan, has been linked to the so-called black hat edits,… Read more: Prominent PR firm accused of commissioning favourable changes to Wikipedia pages - More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says
ICYMI: Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast More than 4.7m social media accounts held by Australians who platforms have judged to be under 16 years of age were deactivated, removed… Read more: More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says - Use of AI to harm women has only just begun, experts warn
ICYMI: While Grok has introduced belated safeguards to prevent sexualised AI imagery, other tools have far fewer limits “Since discovering Grok AI, regular porn doesn’t do it for me anymore, it just sounds absurd now,” one enthusiast for the Elon Musk-owned AI chatbot wrote on Reddit. Another agreed: “If I want a really specific person,… Read more: Use of AI to harm women has only just begun, experts warn - More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says
Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast More than 4.7m social media accounts held by Australians who platforms have judged to be under 16 years of age were deactivated, removed or… Read more: More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says - The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert
ICYMI: There’s no need to buy new – unless your model’s ready for retirement. Our technology expert compares the top Apple smartwatches available right now • The best running watches – tested The best Apple Watch may be the one already on your wrist. Each generation of Apple’s smartwatch is fairly iterative, with most of… Read more: The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert - Use of AI to harm women has only just begun, experts warn
While Grok has introduced belated safeguards to prevent sexualised AI imagery, other tools have far fewer limits “Since discovering Grok AI, regular porn doesn’t do it for me anymore, it just sounds absurd now,” one enthusiast for the Elon Musk-owned AI chatbot wrote on Reddit. Another agreed: “If I want a really specific person, yes.”… Read more: Use of AI to harm women has only just begun, experts warn - Four months and 40 hours later: my epic battle with 2025’s most difficult video game
ICYMI: When Hollow Knight: Silksong came out last summer I was in so much pain that I didn’t know if I’d be able to play it. Could a video game teach me anything new about suffering? Last year I became uncomfortably well acquainted with suffering. In March I started experiencing excruciating pain in my right… Read more: Four months and 40 hours later: my epic battle with 2025’s most difficult video game - The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert
There’s no need to buy new – unless your model’s ready for retirement. Our technology expert compares the top Apple smartwatches available right now • The best running watches – tested The best Apple Watch may be the one already on your wrist. Each generation of Apple’s smartwatch is fairly iterative, with most of the… Read more: The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert - Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas
ICYMI: Zurich-based firm taps into latest robot tech to ‘fibre-spray’ high-end sports shoes worn by the likes of Roger Federer A robot leg whirs around in a complex ballet as an almost invisible spray of “flying fibre” builds a hi-tech £300 sports shoe at its foot. This nearly entirely automated process – like a sci-fi… Read more: Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas - Four months and 40 hours later: my epic battle with 2025’s most difficult video game
When Hollow Knight: Silksong came out last summer I was in so much pain that I didn’t know if I’d be able to play it. Could a video game teach me anything new about suffering? Last year I became uncomfortably well acquainted with suffering. In March I started experiencing excruciating pain in my right arm… Read more: Four months and 40 hours later: my epic battle with 2025’s most difficult video game - The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026
ICYMI: From the greatest cartoon racing game in history to a remastered version of an Alien-inspired sci-fi shooter, here are the Switch’s must-play games • The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2025 Although the Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for several months, not everyone has made the leap to… Read more: The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026 - Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas
Zurich-based firm taps into latest robot tech to ‘fibre-spray’ high-end sports shoes worn by the likes of Roger Federer A robot leg whirs around in a complex ballet as an almost invisible spray of “flying fibre” builds a hi-tech £300 sports shoe at its foot. This nearly entirely automated process – like a sci-fi future… Read more: Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas - The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested
ICYMI: Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test • The best treadmills for your home, tested Cycling has the potential to benefit your health in myriad ways, whether it’s the mood-boosting properties of inhaling fresh air, the social… Read more: The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested - The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026
From the greatest cartoon racing game in history to a remastered version of an Alien-inspired sci-fi shooter, here are the Switch’s must-play games • The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2025 Although the Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for several months, not everyone has made the leap to the… Read more: The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026 - Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California
ICYMI: State residents worth more than $1bn could face one-off, 5% tax to help fund education, food assistance and healthcare A battle is brewing in California over a plan to tax billionaires – with tech titans divided over whether they should pay up, or flee the state. Under a tax proposal that could be put… Read more: Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California - The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested
Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test • The best treadmills for your home, tested Cycling has the potential to benefit your health in myriad ways, whether it’s the mood-boosting properties of inhaling fresh air, the social element… Read more: The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested - ‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill
ICYMI: They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life • The best electric toothbrushes, tested If toothbrushes were sentient, they’d complain about their lot in life. Their thankless existence involves repeatedly cleaning one of the grimmest parts of the… Read more: ‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill - Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California
State residents worth more than $1bn could face one-off, 5% tax to help fund education, food assistance and healthcare A battle is brewing in California over a plan to tax billionaires – with tech titans divided over whether they should pay up, or flee the state. Under a tax proposal that could be put to… Read more: Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California - ‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill
They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life • The best electric toothbrushes, tested If toothbrushes were sentient, they’d complain about their lot in life. Their thankless existence involves repeatedly cleaning one of the grimmest parts of the body,… Read more: ‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill - An air fryer, 3D printer and streaming subscription: 11 items on our 2026 wishlist
ICYMI: You can’t always get what you want – even when you review products for a living. From kitchen splurges to fashion staples, this is what our contributors dream of * Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026 * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly… Read more: An air fryer, 3D printer and streaming subscription: 11 items on our 2026 wishlist - An air fryer, 3D printer and streaming subscription: 11 items on our 2026 wishlist
You can’t always get what you want – even when you review products for a living. From kitchen splurges to fashion staples, this is what our contributors dream of * Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026 * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide… Read more: An air fryer, 3D printer and streaming subscription: 11 items on our 2026 wishlist - AI’s reckoning with reality represents a growing economic risk for 2026
ICYMI: Revenues may be rising rapidly, but not by nearly enough to cover the wild levels of investment under way The US dictionary Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025 was “slop”, which it defines as “digital content of low quality that is produced, usually in quantity, by means of artificial intelligence”. The choice underlined… Read more: AI’s reckoning with reality represents a growing economic risk for 2026 - ‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?
ICYMI: Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried During a golden sunset in Memphis in May, Sharon Wilson pointed a thermal imaging camera at Elon Musk’s flagship datacentre to reveal a planetary threat her eyes could not. Free from pollution controls, the… Read more: ‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? - AI’s reckoning with reality represents a growing economic risk for 2026
Revenues may be rising rapidly, but not by nearly enough to cover the wild levels of investment under way The US dictionary Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025 was “slop”, which it defines as “digital content of low quality that is produced, usually in quantity, by means of artificial intelligence”. The choice underlined the… Read more: AI’s reckoning with reality represents a growing economic risk for 2026 - ‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?
Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried During a golden sunset in Memphis in May, Sharon Wilson pointed a thermal imaging camera at Elon Musk’s flagship datacentre to reveal a planetary threat her eyes could not. Free from pollution controls, the gas-fired… Read more: ‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? - Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales
ICYMI: Company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in ‘spatial computing’ Poor sales have reportedly forced Apple to cut production of the Vision Pro headset that it had hoped would herald a new era in “spatial computing”. The tech company also reduced marketing for Vision Pro by more than 95%… Read more: Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales - Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall
ICYMI: Tesla endured tough year in part thanks to some consumers’ distaste for Elon Musk’s embrace of rightwing politics Tesla has taken the unusual step of publishing sales forecasts that suggest 2025 deliveries will be lower than expected and future years’ sales will be well below targets set by its chief executive, Elon Musk. The… Read more: Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall - Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales
Company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in ‘spatial computing’ Poor sales have reportedly forced Apple to cut production of the Vision Pro headset that it had hoped would herald a new era in “spatial computing”. The tech company also reduced marketing for Vision Pro by more than 95% last… Read more: Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales - ‘Data is control’: what we learned from a year investigating the Israeli military’s ties to big tech
ICYMI: Our reporting revealed a symbiotic relationship between the IDF and Silicon Valley – with implications for the future of warfare In January this year, Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham first reported that Microsoft had deepened its ties to Israel alongside other major tech firms. Since then, the Guardian has published an award-winning series of… Read more: ‘Data is control’: what we learned from a year investigating the Israeli military’s ties to big tech - Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall
Tesla endured tough year in part thanks to some consumers’ distaste for Elon Musk’s embrace of rightwing politics Tesla has taken the unusual step of publishing sales forecasts that suggest 2025 deliveries will be lower than expected and future years’ sales will be well below targets set by its chief executive, Elon Musk. The US… Read more: Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall - SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI
ICYMI: Acquisition would further expand SoftBank’s investments in artificial intelligence as it tries to center itself in the boom SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4bn, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio. The acquisition would expand SoftBank’s… Read more: SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI - ‘Data is control’: what we learned from a year investigating the Israeli military’s ties to big tech
Our reporting revealed a symbiotic relationship between the IDF and Silicon Valley – with implications for the future of warfare In January this year, Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham first reported that Microsoft had deepened its ties to Israel alongside other major tech firms. Since then, the Guardian has published an award-winning series of investigations… Read more: ‘Data is control’: what we learned from a year investigating the Israeli military’s ties to big tech - From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop
ICYMI: Online audiences seeking out authentic and passionate voices as antidote to AI-generated content For years, social media fame has been associated with the red carpet glamour of the Kardashians and Cristiano Ronaldo’s megawatt sporting celebrity, but millions of users globally are increasingly turning their attention to unassuming heroes drawn from everyday life. TikTok says… Read more: From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop - SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI
Acquisition would further expand SoftBank’s investments in artificial intelligence as it tries to center itself in the boom SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4bn, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio. The acquisition would expand SoftBank’s exposure… Read more: SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI - From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet
ICYMI: Flood of unreality is an endpoint of algorithm-driven internet and product of an economy dependent on a few top tech firms In the algorithm-driven economy of 2025, one man’s shrimp Jesus is another man’s side hustle. AI slop – the low-quality, surreal content flooding social media platforms, designed to farm views – is a… Read more: From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet - From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop
Online audiences seeking out authentic and passionate voices as antidote to AI-generated content For years, social media fame has been associated with the red carpet glamour of the Kardashians and Cristiano Ronaldo’s megawatt sporting celebrity, but millions of users globally are increasingly turning their attention to unassuming heroes drawn from everyday life. TikTok says a… Read more: From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop - From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet
Flood of unreality is an endpoint of algorithm-driven internet and product of an economy dependent on a few top tech firms In the algorithm-driven economy of 2025, one man’s shrimp Jesus is another man’s side hustle. AI slop – the low-quality, surreal content flooding social media platforms, designed to farm views – is a phenomenon,… Read more: From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet - The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
ICYMI: There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin … • The 20 best video games of 2025 So, how was 2025 for your household?… Read more: The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025 - The video games you may have missed in 2025
ICYMI: Date a vending machine, watch intergalactic television and make the most out of your short existence as a fly. Here are the best games you weren’t playing this year • The 20 best video games of 2025 • More on the best culture of 2025 PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC Have you ever wanted to… Read more: The video games you may have missed in 2025 - The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin … • The 20 best video games of 2025 So, how was 2025 for your household? Was… Read more: The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025 - Visa ban for European critics of online harm is first shot in US free speech war
ICYMI: Legislation that seeks to curb harmful content is viewed as a threat to Silicon Valley by many Maga politicians * UK politics live – latest updates For Maga politicians, European tech regulation hits hard in two areas: at the economic interests of Silicon Valley and at their view of free speech. The action against… Read more: Visa ban for European critics of online harm is first shot in US free speech war - The video games you may have missed in 2025
Date a vending machine, watch intergalactic television and make the most out of your short existence as a fly. Here are the best games you weren’t playing this year • The 20 best video games of 2025 • More on the best culture of 2025 PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC Have you ever wanted to romance… Read more: The video games you may have missed in 2025 - Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while
ICYMI: PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox; Bitmap Bureau/Reef Entertainment Arcade specialists Bitmap Bureau ply their craft in this retro remake of James Cameron’s action film. But Terminator 2D is at its strongest when colouring outside the director’s lines Like Arnie’s pulverised cyborg at the end of T2, the Terminator franchise has lumbered on… Read more: Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while - Visa ban for European critics of online harm is first shot in US free speech war
Legislation that seeks to curb harmful content is viewed as a threat to Silicon Valley by many Maga politicians * UK politics live – latest updates For Maga politicians, European tech regulation hits hard in two areas: at the economic interests of Silicon Valley and at their view of free speech. The action against five… Read more: Visa ban for European critics of online harm is first shot in US free speech war - MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
ICYMI: Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data UK MPs have raised concerns about the government’s contracts with Palantir after an investigation published in Switzerland highlighted allegations about the suitability and security of its products. The investigation by the Zurich-based research collective WAV and the Swiss… Read more: MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns - Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox; Bitmap Bureau/Reef Entertainment Arcade specialists Bitmap Bureau ply their craft in this retro remake of James Cameron’s action film. But Terminator 2D is at its strongest when colouring outside the director’s lines Like Arnie’s pulverised cyborg at the end of T2, the Terminator franchise has lumbered on long… Read more: Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while - Should we turn the internet off?
ICYMI: The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders whether life would be better in a post-online, analogue world The internet has turned fringe belief into mainstream politics and policy – from authoritarianism to vaccines. With democracy itself threatened, is it time to go back to a previous world of landlines, letters… Read more: Should we turn the internet off? - MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data UK MPs have raised concerns about the government’s contracts with Palantir after an investigation published in Switzerland highlighted allegations about the suitability and security of its products. The investigation by the Zurich-based research collective WAV and the Swiss online… Read more: MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns - Should we turn the internet off?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders whether life would be better in a post-online, analogue world The internet has turned fringe belief into mainstream politics and policy – from authoritarianism to vaccines. With democracy itself threatened, is it time to go back to a previous world of landlines, letters and… Read more: Should we turn the internet off? - Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back – and suddenly cool again
ICYMI: From celebrity endorsements to digital fatigue, the once-obsolete white wire has become a fashion statement and a quiet act of opting out With white-wired headphones endorsed by celebrities including Lily-Rose Depp, Paul Mescal, Bella Hadid and Apple Martin, a growing number of people are breaking away from wireless listening. For inspiration, there is the… Read more: Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back – and suddenly cool again - UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI
ICYMI: Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are secured Actors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts. Members of the performing arts union Equity were asked if they would… Read more: UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI - Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back – and suddenly cool again
From celebrity endorsements to digital fatigue, the once-obsolete white wire has become a fashion statement and a quiet act of opting out With white-wired headphones endorsed by celebrities including Lily-Rose Depp, Paul Mescal, Bella Hadid and Apple Martin, a growing number of people are breaking away from wireless listening. For inspiration, there is the Instagram… Read more: Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back – and suddenly cool again - From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles
ICYMI: Commons committee monitoring revolving door that gave jobs to George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Tony Blair When the billionaire chief executive of AI chipmaker Nvidia threw a party in central London for Donald Trump’s state visit in September, the power imbalance between Silicon Valley and British politicians was vividly exposed. Jensen Huang hastened to… Read more: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles - UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI
Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are secured Actors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts. Members of the performing arts union Equity were asked if they would refuse… Read more: UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI - From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles
Commons committee monitoring revolving door that gave jobs to George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Tony Blair When the billionaire chief executive of AI chipmaker Nvidia threw a party in central London for Donald Trump’s state visit in September, the power imbalance between Silicon Valley and British politicians was vividly exposed. Jensen Huang hastened to the… Read more: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles - Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in
ICYMI: Region struggling with drought now threatened by energy-hungry facilities – but some residents are fighting back The sign outside Tom Hermes’s farmyard in Perkins Township in Ohio, a short drive south of the shores of Lake Erie, proudly claims that his family have farmed the land here since 1900. Today, he raises 130 head… Read more: Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in - He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
ICYMI: He rewrote the rule book with Rockstar then left it all behind. Now Dan Houser is back with a storytelling-focused studio to take on AI-obsessed tech bros and Mexican beauty queens There are only a handful of video game makers who have had as profound an effect on the industry as Dan Houser. The… Read more: He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto - Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in
Region struggling with drought now threatened by energy-hungry facilities – but some residents are fighting back The sign outside Tom Hermes’s farmyard in Perkins Township in Ohio, a short drive south of the shores of Lake Erie, proudly claims that his family have farmed the land here since 1900. Today, he raises 130 head of… Read more: Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in - Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game
ICYMI: The new Bluey game is the first made in Australia, the first to involve creator Joe Brumm and the first to respect the kids playing it * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Bluey embodies the talent, heart and character of Australia’s creative industries. But unfortunately, until now, the beloved franchise’s video games… Read more: Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game - He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
He rewrote the rule book with Rockstar then left it all behind. Now Dan Houser is back with a storytelling-focused studio to take on AI-obsessed tech bros and Mexican beauty queens There are only a handful of video game makers who have had as profound an effect on the industry as Dan Houser. The co-founder… Read more: He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto - Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws
ICYMI: California governor says order pushes ‘grift and corruption’ instead of innovation just hours after president’s dictum The ink was barely dry on Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence executive order when Gavin Newsom came out swinging. Just hours after the order went public Thursday evening, the California governor issued a statement saying the presidential dictum, which… Read more: Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws - Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game
The new Bluey game is the first made in Australia, the first to involve creator Joe Brumm and the first to respect the kids playing it * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Bluey embodies the talent, heart and character of Australia’s creative industries. But unfortunately, until now, the beloved franchise’s video games had… Read more: Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game - In a shocking twist, Keir Starmer’s TikToks are borderline competent
ICYMI: The PM’s social media sortie has not been a total embarrassment, which may be a shame for him The scene opens on the interior of an aeroplane. A suited man in a luxurious seat looks pensively out the window, his face partially obscured, his chin delicately resting on his hand. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TPp8rc - Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws
California governor says order pushes ‘grift and corruption’ instead of innovation just hours after president’s dictum The ink was barely dry on Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence executive order when Gavin Newsom came out swinging. Just hours after the order went public Thursday evening, the California governor issued a statement saying the presidential dictum, which seeks… Read more: Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws - Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool
ICYMI: Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creators Walt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI start-up’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters. Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw… Read more: Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool - In a shocking twist, Keir Starmer’s TikToks are borderline competent
The PM’s social media sortie has not been a total embarrassment, which may be a shame for him The scene opens on the interior of an aeroplane. A suited man in a luxurious seat looks pensively out the window, his face partially obscured, his chin delicately resting on his hand. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TPnJgv - As AI floods our culture, here’s why we must protect human storytelling in games
ICYMI: Buying the Zombies, Run! studio wasn’t part of my plan, but a post-apocalypse game with stories that make people feel seen pulled me in • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A few days ago, I clicked a button on my phone to send funds to a company in… Read more: As AI floods our culture, here’s why we must protect human storytelling in games - Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool
Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creators Walt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI start-up’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters. Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on… Read more: Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool