Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government

The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, […]

EOFY sales will end in two weeks — grab these 65+ handpicked deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, vacuums and more before they disappear

Don’t miss out on these excellent EOFY deals, with some record-low prices on Bose headphones, as well as massive savings on Dyson, Shark, Ninja, Apple and more.

The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks
The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks

Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan’s Alley, but for modern digital crime training. It’s a massive 22,000-square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospital, and even fully furnished houses. It’s a training […]

De Beers weaponises blockchain to fight lab-grown diamonds, but a 45% price crash looms large
De Beers weaponises blockchain to fight lab-grown diamonds, but a 45% price crash looms large

The natural diamond industry has a problem it cannot see with the naked eye. Lab-grown stones are now virtually identical to mined gems, they cost a fraction of the price, and the broader tech landscape of 2025 has only accelerated their rise. De Beers…

The impossible dream of the universal remote
The impossible dream of the universal remote

You don’t really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was called the Harmony, […]

Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban
Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban

According to the The Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report, the paper from Amazon claims that, through a […]

Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox

Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It’s apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn’t ruled out spinning it off into a separate company. A new report from The Information suggests that Microsoft has […]

Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price 
Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price 

If you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor, making them easy to pack in a carry-on. They’re even easier to recommend today, now […]

My first 24 hours with Siri AI on the Mac
My first 24 hours with Siri AI on the Mac

I turned off Siri on the Mac years ago and never looked back. Similarly, I found Apple Intelligence so fruitless I never engage with it. But the new Siri AI coming to macOS 27 Golden Gate has at least got me slightly rethinking things. I’m still early in testing Siri AI, as I’ve only had […]

Never Post’s Mike Rugnetta on the creative process and the value of reliable power
Never Post’s Mike Rugnetta on the creative process and the value of reliable power

Mike Rugnetta is a writer, podcast host, producer, audio engineer, educator, musician, sound designer, and father. In short, the man wears a lot of hats. He’s the cocreator and host of the award-winning Never Post, an absolutely must-listen podcast about the internet, as well as Fun City, a TTRPG podcast where he’s the GM. He’s […]