The Hidden Cost of AI: What Data Centres Are Taking From the Grid
AI may feel invisible, but the data centres behind it are placing growing pressure on electricity grids, water supplies and local communities.
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The Moment Society Started Looking at Social Media Like Smoking
Senior UK doctors are now comparing social media harms to smoking, raising serious questions about children, platform design and online safety.
What Is Happening to the Systems We Rely On?
Technology, regulation and policing still exist, but many feel a growing disconnect.
If It’s Free, You’re Paying Somewhere: The Hidden Cost of “Free” Online Services
From data and ads to subscriptions and microtransactions, the real cost is often hidden behind convenience.
AI Everywhere: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment and the Growing Backlash
AI is everywhere, from operating systems to customer support. But is it being forced on users?
The Lost Art of Being Bored: Why Doing Nothing Might Be Good for You
In a world that never stops, boredom has become rare. Discover why doing nothing is good for your brain, creativity, and mental wellbeing.
Pop-Up Ads: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of the Internet’s Most Hated Invention
Pop-up ads began as a simple code fix in the 1990s, written by Ethan Zuckerman at Tripod.com.
The Ghost in the Machine: When AI Mimics the Dead
Artificial intelligence is being used to simulate the voices and personalities of people who have died.
The Man Who Swapped Salt for Bromide After Asking ChatGPT
A 60-year-old man, looking to cut down on table salt, asked ChatGPT for alternatives and wound up in the hospital.
Streaming in the Spotlight: How the Online Safety Act Could Change What We Watch
The UK’s Online Safety Act is expanding to cover streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Bricks to Clicks: Why Physical Businesses Must Embrace Digital
Today, it’s not really an option to be online; it’s a necessity. And that applies to every business.
Quantum Motion: Britain’s Bid to Shrink the Quantum Computer
UK start-up Quanton Motion is pioneering next-generation quantum computing.
Nepal’s Social Media Ban: What It Means and Could It Happen in the UK?
Nepal has shocked the digital world by banning unregistered social media platforms. Could a similar situation happen in the UK under the Online Safety Act?
Why Some Websites May Leave the UK Over Online Safety Rules
The UK’s Online Safety Act is beginning to reshape how people experience the internet in Britain, with much of the legislation yet to come into force.
The Dead Internet Theory – Why Some Believe the Web is No Longer Alive
What is the Dead Internet Theory? We break down the origins of the idea and why bots and algorithms fuel it.
Twitch Faces a Reality Check as Bot Crackdown Cuts Viewership by Nearly a Quarter
Twitch has seen a sharp drop in viewership after cracking down on bots.
UK locked into third-party age checks as MPs claim VPNs on expenses
How the UK's Online Safety Act impacts VPN usage as MPs expense VPNs. Learn about third-party age checks and their implications today.
Meta (Facebook) Under Fire Again: Why the Tech Giant Faces a New Wave of Privacy Lawsuits
Meta is once again facing mounting legal challenges over data privacy and user tracking practices.
