AI absolutism is breaking our brains. The apocalyptic future we’re being sold isn’t inevitable
Nor is the dreamy promise that this tech will unlock boundless potential and productivity
The best robot vacuums in the UK to keep your home clean and dust free, tested
Looking for hands-free cleaning? We trialled the most powerful robot vacuums – some of which even mop your floors – to find the best
Met police chief calls for law to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’
Home secretary also urged to force tech firms to share data on stolen devices and if they are reactivated
Labor to set terms for datacentre and AI growth as it vows not to repeat mistakes of resources boom
Assistant minister agrees concerns over resource usage are legitimate but argues Australia cannot ignore ‘consequential’ economic wave
Sales of Meta whistleblower’s memoir soar after Hay festival ‘silencing’
Sarah Wynn-Williams remained silent during her hour-long appearance, but sales of Careless People have since increased by more than 300%
First trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning
Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong to star in film focused on fallout from whistleblower Frances Haugen
Should you send that midnight text? 11 essential rules for phone etiquette
What about using voice notes, or calling someone totally unannounced? Experts give their verdict on how to use your phone without causing offence
Chinese activist in UK told by X that abusive deepfakes do not breach rules
Apple Peiqing Ni targeted by account portraying her as promiscuous drug addict after posting about Tiananmen Square
Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness
Seattle enacts year-long ban on new AI datacenters
Home city of Amazon and Microsoft passes moratorium as backlash against energy-guzzling AI infrastructure grows
The four best Bluetooth sleep masks: I went to sleep listening to white noise for weeks – these are my favorites
Bluetooth sleep masks block out light and let you stream audio. I spent weeks testing some of the top-rated ones on the market
Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms
Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan over blocked £50m Met police contract
US spy-tech company to challenge London mayor’s intervention after he raised concerns over breach of procurement rules
All signs point to Trump pushing AI growth
Also: Anthropic advocates for a ‘pause’ on AI advancement – days after filing to go public on the US stock market
UK regulator orders social media firms to adopt measures to stop viral illegal content
Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak stabbing