‘Nine out of ten people prefer our version of the internet over Google’s’ — Proton Founder Andy Yen on age verification, Big Tech, AI, and the future of digital privacy
Nestled among the unusually snow-free Swiss Alps, Proton’s Geneva HQ shines in front of me on a glorious, sunny October day. I’m here alongside journalists from the UK, France, and Germany to learn more about how the privacy-first company is creating an alternative to Google — its number one rival. After a quick tour of […]
Control Resonant composer says studios should avoid ‘AI music’ and care more about the soundtrack if they ‘value and respect your IP and your game’ — ‘Respect the client: the gamers, the fans, dammit’
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says he was brought on to the project “very early” while still working on Alan Wake 2, which he thinks resulted in a better soundtrack He suggested that if studios care about their game, then they should respect their soundtrack more and avoid “AI music” Alanko says, “If you value […]
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now, Microsoft is about to let Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers share Copilot and AI usage features, alongside access to Office apps and OneDrive storage, with […]
Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
Firmus said it had made the decision due to “recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions”.BBC News
‘Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories’
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.BBC News
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.BBC News
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government’s Fuel Finder scheme.BBC News
The 23 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 That You Can Still Get (2026)
These are all products we’ve tested and loved, and they’re all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.WIRED
Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.WIRED
Spotify to offer audiobooks in 180 markets and 120 languages — but what about a music-only UI?
Spotify is expanding audiobooks to over 180 markets and 120 languages It’s also bringing Audiobooks+ to students in select regions A fab update for audiobook lovers, but I’m still gunning for a music-only experience Spotify has gone from one of the best music streaming services, to one of the most-used platforms for audiobooks — and […]