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- 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 - EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
ICYMI: European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantage * Business live – latest updates The EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online content from publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence. The European Commission said on… Read more: EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models - As AI floods our culture, here’s why we must protect human storytelling in games
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 Singapore… Read more: As AI floods our culture, here’s why we must protect human storytelling in games - ‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media
ICYMI: As midlife audiences turn to digital media, the 55 to 64 age bracket is an increasingly important demographic In 2022, Caroline Idiens was on holiday halfway up an Italian mountain when her brother called to tell her to check her Instagram account. “I said, ‘I haven’t got any wifi. And he said: ‘Every time… Read more: ‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media - EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantage * Business live – latest updates The EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online content from publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence. The European Commission said on Tuesday… Read more: EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models - ‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media
As midlife audiences turn to digital media, the 55 to 64 age bracket is an increasingly important demographic In 2022, Caroline Idiens was on holiday halfway up an Italian mountain when her brother called to tell her to check her Instagram account. “I said, ‘I haven’t got any wifi. And he said: ‘Every time you… Read more: ‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media - Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’
ICYMI: AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’ A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and… Read more: Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’ - I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify ‘listening age’ of 86?
ICYMI: Many users of the app were shocked, this week, by this addition to the Spotify Wrapped roundup – especially twentysomethings who were judged to be 100 “Age is just a number. So don’t take this personally.” Those words were the first inkling I had that I was about to receive some very bad news.… Read more: I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify ‘listening age’ of 86? - Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’
AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’ A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and machine… Read more: Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’ - Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF
ICYMI: Move follows Guardian revelations of Israel’s mass surveillance of Palestinians using Microsoft cloud Irish authorities have been formally asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by the Israeli Defense Forces. The complaint has been made by the human rights group the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to the Data Protection Commission,… Read more: Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF - I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify ‘listening age’ of 86?
Many users of the app were shocked, this week, by this addition to the Spotify Wrapped roundup – especially twentysomethings who were judged to be 100 “Age is just a number. So don’t take this personally.” Those words were the first inkling I had that I was about to receive some very bad news. I… Read more: I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify ‘listening age’ of 86? - Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games
ICYMI: As the Grand Theft Auto co-writer launches a new project, he reflects on his hugely successful open-world adventures and where game design might go next • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It is hard to think of a more modern entertainment format than the open-world video game. These… Read more: Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games - Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF
Move follows Guardian revelations of Israel’s mass surveillance of Palestinians using Microsoft cloud Irish authorities have been formally asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by the Israeli Defense Forces. The complaint has been made by the human rights group the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to the Data Protection Commission, which… Read more: Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review – Samus Aran is suited up for action again. Was it worth the 18-year wait?
ICYMI: Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 (version tested); Retro Studios/Nintendo The bounty hunter – Nintendo’s most badass and most neglected hero – returns in an atmospheric throwback sci-fi adventure that’s entirely untroubled by the conventions of modern game design In a frozen laboratory full of cryogenically suspended experimental life forms, metal boots disturb the frost. A lone… Read more: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review – Samus Aran is suited up for action again. Was it worth the 18-year wait? - Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games
As the Grand Theft Auto co-writer launches a new project, he reflects on his hugely successful open-world adventures and where game design might go next • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It is hard to think of a more modern entertainment format than the open-world video game. These sprawling… Read more: Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games - James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’
ICYMI: Avatar director, known for his advocacy of new technology, told interviewer generative AI performance puts ‘all human experience into a blender’ Avatar director James Cameron has called AI actors “horrifying” and said what generative AI technology creates is “an average”. Cameron was speaking to CBS on Sunday Morning in the run-up to the release… Read more: James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’ - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review – Samus Aran is suited up for action again. Was it worth the 18-year wait?
Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 (version tested); Retro Studios/Nintendo The bounty hunter – Nintendo’s most badass and most neglected hero – returns in an atmospheric throwback sci-fi adventure that’s entirely untroubled by the conventions of modern game design In a frozen laboratory full of cryogenically suspended experimental life forms, metal boots disturb the frost. A lone bounty… Read more: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review – Samus Aran is suited up for action again. Was it worth the 18-year wait? - Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters
ICYMI: John McAuliff won against a Republican by focusing on something affecting all his constituents: the cost of energy John McAuliff, a 33-year-old small business owner and former civil servant, was one of the more unlikely Democrats to win election to Virginia’s legislature this month, after a campaign in which he could, at times, come… Read more: Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters - James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’
Avatar director, known for his advocacy of new technology, told interviewer generative AI performance puts ‘all human experience into a blender’ Avatar director James Cameron has called AI actors “horrifying” and said what generative AI technology creates is “an average”. Cameron was speaking to CBS on Sunday Morning in the run-up to the release of… Read more: James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’ - Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters
John McAuliff won against a Republican by focusing on something affecting all his constituents: the cost of energy John McAuliff, a 33-year-old small business owner and former civil servant, was one of the more unlikely Democrats to win election to Virginia’s legislature this month, after a campaign in which he could, at times, come off… Read more: Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters - The 29+ best US Black Friday travel deals on luggage, backpacks, travel adapters and more
ICYMI: From Away, Calpak and Samsonite, here are budget-friendly reasons to upgrade your luggage, replace your headphones and finally invest in a set of packing cubes * The 65+ very best US Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, curated and vetted * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer,… Read more: The 29+ best US Black Friday travel deals on luggage, backpacks, travel adapters and more - The 20+ best US Black Friday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more
ICYMI: The sales you’ve been waiting for all year have arrived. Snag deals from Samsung, Amazon, Sony and more * The 43 very best US Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, curated and vetted * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Black Friday started off as… Read more: The 20+ best US Black Friday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more - The 29+ best US Black Friday travel deals on luggage, backpacks, travel adapters and more
From Away, Calpak and Samsonite, here are budget-friendly reasons to upgrade your luggage, replace your headphones and finally invest in a set of packing cubes * The 65+ very best US Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, curated and vetted * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better… Read more: The 29+ best US Black Friday travel deals on luggage, backpacks, travel adapters and more - The 20+ best US Black Friday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more
The sales you’ve been waiting for all year have arrived. Snag deals from Samsung, Amazon, Sony and more * The 43 very best US Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, curated and vetted * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Black Friday started off as a… Read more: The 20+ best US Black Friday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more - London councils enact emergency plans after three hit by cyber-attack
ICYMI: Royal Borough of Kensington and Westminster city council investigate whether data has been compromised as Hammersmith and Fulham reports hack to the ICO Three London councils have reported a cyber-attack, sparking the roll out of emergency plans as they investigate whether any data has been compromised. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and… Read more: London councils enact emergency plans after three hit by cyber-attack - The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
ICYMI: Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know who’s at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at ease • The best robot vacuums to keep your home clean and dust free Doorbells have evolved. Today, they watch us as we approach,… Read more: The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top - London councils enact emergency plans after three hit by cyber-attack
Royal Borough of Kensington and Westminster city council investigate whether data has been compromised as Hammersmith and Fulham reports hack to the ICO Three London councils have reported a cyber-attack, sparking the roll out of emergency plans as they investigate whether any data has been compromised. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster… Read more: London councils enact emergency plans after three hit by cyber-attack - The best Black Friday deals on the products we love, from sunrise alarm clocks to dehumidifiers
ICYMI: We’ve cut through the noise to find genuinely good early Black Friday 2025 discounts on Filter-recommended products across home, tech, beauty and toys • Big savings – or big regrets? How to shop smart this Black Friday • The best Black Friday beauty deals Like Christmas Day, Black Friday has long since ceased to… Read more: The best Black Friday deals on the products we love, from sunrise alarm clocks to dehumidifiers - The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know who’s at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at ease • The best robot vacuums to keep your home clean and dust free Doorbells have evolved. Today, they watch us as we approach, let… Read more: The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top - Has Britain become an economic colony?
ICYMI: The UK could’ve been a true tech leader – but it has cheerfully submitted to US dominance in a way that may cost it dear Two and a half centuries ago, the American colonies launched a violent protest against British rule, triggered by parliament’s imposition of a monopoly on the sale of tea and… Read more: Has Britain become an economic colony? - The best Black Friday deals on the products we love, from sunrise alarm clocks to dehumidifiers
We’ve cut through the noise to find genuinely good early Black Friday 2025 discounts on Filter-recommended products across home, tech, beauty and toys • Big savings – or big regrets? How to shop smart this Black Friday • The best Black Friday beauty deals Like Christmas Day, Black Friday has long since ceased to be… Read more: The best Black Friday deals on the products we love, from sunrise alarm clocks to dehumidifiers - Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
ICYMI: When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say Krista Pawloski remembers the single defining moment that shaped her opinion on the ethics of artificial intelligence. As an AI worker on Amazon Mechanical Turk – a marketplace… Read more: Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI - Has Britain become an economic colony?
The UK could’ve been a true tech leader – but it has cheerfully submitted to US dominance in a way that may cost it dear Two and a half centuries ago, the American colonies launched a violent protest against British rule, triggered by parliament’s imposition of a monopoly on the sale of tea and the… Read more: Has Britain become an economic colony? - Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say Krista Pawloski remembers the single defining moment that shaped her opinion on the ethics of artificial intelligence. As an AI worker on Amazon Mechanical Turk – a marketplace that… Read more: Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI - Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham
ICYMI: While a robot pop star may be novelty now, young people are maturing with a scorn for generic digital products Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder she’s popular … but how long will it last? The music iteration of AI “actor” Tilly… Read more: Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham - Nvidia earnings: Wall Street sighs with relief after AI wave doesn’t crash
ICYMI: Amid a blackout of data due to the government shutdown, the $5tn chipmaker’s report took on wider significance Markets expectations around Wednesday’s quarterly earnings report by the most valuable publicly traded company in the world had risen to a fever pitch. Anxiety over billions in investment in artificial intelligence pervaded, in part because the… Read more: Nvidia earnings: Wall Street sighs with relief after AI wave doesn’t crash - Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham
While a robot pop star may be novelty now, young people are maturing with a scorn for generic digital products Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder she’s popular … but how long will it last? The music iteration of AI “actor” Tilly Norwood,… Read more: Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham - Do you really need to buy a new TV? Seven simple ways to upgrade your setup (some are even free)
ICYMI: Don’t splash out just yet! From a system update to better room lighting, a little fine-tuning could save you hundreds • Do you really need to buy a new laptop? Do you really need to buy a new TV? While the latest specs and outrageous screen sizes may well be a temptation, perhaps you… Read more: Do you really need to buy a new TV? Seven simple ways to upgrade your setup (some are even free) - Nvidia earnings: Wall Street sighs with relief after AI wave doesn’t crash
Amid a blackout of data due to the government shutdown, the $5tn chipmaker’s report took on wider significance Markets expectations around Wednesday’s quarterly earnings report by the most valuable publicly traded company in the world had risen to a fever pitch. Anxiety over billions in investment in artificial intelligence pervaded, in part because the US… Read more: Nvidia earnings: Wall Street sighs with relief after AI wave doesn’t crash - What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
ICYMI: As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missing * This article was originally published as ‘Holes in the web’ on Aeon.co A few years back, my dad was diagnosed with a tumour on his tongue –… Read more: What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison - Do you really need to buy a new TV? Seven simple ways to upgrade your setup (some are even free)
Don’t splash out just yet! From a system update to better room lighting, a little fine-tuning could save you hundreds • Do you really need to buy a new laptop? Do you really need to buy a new TV? While the latest specs and outrageous screen sizes may well be a temptation, perhaps you can… Read more: Do you really need to buy a new TV? Seven simple ways to upgrade your setup (some are even free) - What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missing * This article was originally published as ‘Holes in the web’ on Aeon.co A few years back, my dad was diagnosed with a tumour on his tongue – which… Read more: What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison - How Google’s DeepMind tool is ‘more quickly’ forecasting hurricane behavior
ICYMI: ‘Less expensive and time consuming’ model helps with fast and accurate predictions, possibly saving lives and property When then Tropical Storm Melissa was churning south of Haiti, Philippe Papin, a National Hurricane Center (NHC) meteorologist, had confidence it was about to grow into a monster hurricane. As the lead forecaster on duty, he predicted… Read more: How Google’s DeepMind tool is ‘more quickly’ forecasting hurricane behavior - Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has ‘lost faith’ in Ofcom
ICYMI: Ian Russell says watchdog lacks ‘urgency’ and is not willing to use its powers ‘to the extent required’ The father of Molly Russell, a British teenager who killed herself after viewing harmful online content, has called for a change in leadership at the UK’s communications watchdog after losing faith in its ability to make… Read more: Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has ‘lost faith’ in Ofcom - How Google’s DeepMind tool is ‘more quickly’ forecasting hurricane behavior
‘Less expensive and time consuming’ model helps with fast and accurate predictions, possibly saving lives and property When then Tropical Storm Melissa was churning south of Haiti, Philippe Papin, a National Hurricane Center (NHC) meteorologist, had confidence it was about to grow into a monster hurricane. As the lead forecaster on duty, he predicted that… Read more: How Google’s DeepMind tool is ‘more quickly’ forecasting hurricane behavior - AI firm claims it stopped Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attack campaign
ICYMI: Anthropic says financial firms and government agencies were attacked ‘largely without human intervention’ A leading artificial intelligence company claims to have stopped a China-backed “cyber espionage” campaign that was able to infiltrate financial firms and government agencies with almost no human oversight. The US-based Anthropic said its coding tool, Claude Code, was “manipulated” by… Read more: AI firm claims it stopped Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attack campaign - Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has ‘lost faith’ in Ofcom
Ian Russell says watchdog lacks ‘urgency’ and is not willing to use its powers ‘to the extent required’ The father of Molly Russell, a British teenager who killed herself after viewing harmful online content, has called for a change in leadership at the UK’s communications watchdog after losing faith in its ability to make the… Read more: Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has ‘lost faith’ in Ofcom - EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media
ICYMI: Some content created with advertisers is no longer visible, which could mean loss of revenue, officials say The EU has opened an investigation into Google Search over concerns the US tech company has been “demoting” commercial content from news media sites. The bloc’s executive arm announced the move after monitoring found that certain content… Read more: EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media - AI firm claims it stopped Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attack campaign
Anthropic says financial firms and government agencies were attacked ‘largely without human intervention’ A leading artificial intelligence company claims to have stopped a China-backed “cyber espionage” campaign that was able to infiltrate financial firms and government agencies with almost no human oversight. The US-based Anthropic said its coding tool, Claude Code, was “manipulated” by a… Read more: AI firm claims it stopped Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attack campaign - What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me?
ICYMI: From Demon Souls to Baby Steps, challenging games keep a certain type of player coming back for more. I wonder why we are such suckers for punishment • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Most people who really love video games have the capacity to be obsessive. Losing weeks… Read more: What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me? - EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media
Some content created with advertisers is no longer visible, which could mean loss of revenue, officials say The EU has opened an investigation into Google Search over concerns the US tech company has been “demoting” commercial content from news media sites. The bloc’s executive arm announced the move after monitoring found that certain content created… Read more: EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media - The race begins to make the world’s best self-driving cars
ICYMI: Chinese search giant Baidu challenges Google’s Waymo’s driverless vehicles and Musk aims for a $1tn pay package * Sign up for the TechScape newsletter here Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, writing to you from Barcelona, where my diet has transformed at least half my body into ham. Sam Altman’s… Read more: The race begins to make the world’s best self-driving cars - What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me?
From Demon Souls to Baby Steps, challenging games keep a certain type of player coming back for more. I wonder why we are such suckers for punishment • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Most people who really love video games have the capacity to be obsessive. Losing weeks of… Read more: What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me? - Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?
ICYMI: As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimism It is the $1.4tn (£1.1tn) question. How can a loss-making startup such as OpenAI afford such a staggering spending commitment? Answer that positively and it will go a long way to easing investor concerns over bubble… Read more: Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs? - The race begins to make the world’s best self-driving cars
Chinese search giant Baidu challenges Google’s Waymo’s driverless vehicles and Musk aims for a $1tn pay package * Sign up for the TechScape newsletter here Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, writing to you from Barcelona, where my diet has transformed at least half my body into ham. Sam Altman’s bet:… Read more: The race begins to make the world’s best self-driving cars - I’m a committed introvert – but no AI will take away the joy I get from other people | Emma Beddington
ICYMI: While it might be soothing to think you could replace social interactions like book clubs with ChatGPT, subcontracting human thought out to a bot will never bring happiness This is depressing: according to the Cut, people are using AI to solve escape room puzzles and cheat at trivia nights. Surely, that is the definition… Read more: I’m a committed introvert – but no AI will take away the joy I get from other people | Emma Beddington - Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?
As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimism It is the $1.4tn (£1.1tn) question. How can a loss-making startup such as OpenAI afford such a staggering spending commitment? Answer that positively and it will go a long way to easing investor concerns over bubble warnings… Read more: Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs? - Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say
ICYMI: Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress natural hormone production Social media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone therapy they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically… Read more: Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say - I’m a committed introvert – but no AI will take away the joy I get from other people | Emma Beddington
While it might be soothing to think you could replace social interactions like book clubs with ChatGPT, subcontracting human thought out to a bot will never bring happiness This is depressing: according to the Cut, people are using AI to solve escape room puzzles and cheat at trivia nights. Surely, that is the definition of… Read more: I’m a committed introvert – but no AI will take away the joy I get from other people | Emma Beddington - Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say
Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress natural hormone production Social media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone therapy they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven… Read more: Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say - Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology
ICYMI: UN body’s recommendations driven by AI advances and proliferation of consumer-oriented neurotech devices It is the latest move in a growing international effort to put guardrails around a burgeoning frontier – technologies that harness data from the brain and nervous system. Unesco has adopted a set of global standards on the ethics of neurotechnology,… Read more: Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology - Fortnite maker and Google settle five-year legal fight over Android app store
ICYMI: Epic Games has reached a ‘comprehensive settlement’ with Google, potentially ending a years-long legal battle Fortnite maker Epic Games has reached a “comprehensive settlement” with Google that could end its five-year legal crusade targeting Google’s Play Store for Android apps, both companies revealed in a joint legal filing. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called the… Read more: Fortnite maker and Google settle five-year legal fight over Android app store - Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology
UN body’s recommendations driven by AI advances and proliferation of consumer-oriented neurotech devices It is the latest move in a growing international effort to put guardrails around a burgeoning frontier – technologies that harness data from the brain and nervous system. Unesco has adopted a set of global standards on the ethics of neurotechnology, a… Read more: Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology - Fortnite maker and Google settle five-year legal fight over Android app store
Epic Games has reached a ‘comprehensive settlement’ with Google, potentially ending a years-long legal battle Fortnite maker Epic Games has reached a “comprehensive settlement” with Google that could end its five-year legal crusade targeting Google’s Play Store for Android apps, both companies revealed in a joint legal filing. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called the settlement… Read more: Fortnite maker and Google settle five-year legal fight over Android app store - The best meditation apps to quit doomscrolling and find peace instead
ICYMI: You can’t control this chaotic world, but the best meditation apps can help you control how you react to it, one deep breath at a time * Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Anxious? Stressed? Trouble sleeping? Meditation is not a magical remedy for all… Read more: The best meditation apps to quit doomscrolling and find peace instead