AI Slop and the growing backlash…
I have touched on this many times but the backlash over AI slop is growing rapidly. I have seen FB descent into mediocrity even more than I thought it could in 2026 and the news… AI Slop and the growing backlash…
Meta (again) to try subscription services
Once again Meta is touting subscriptions with extra services available for those that pay. However it also appears that Meta will enshittify its services as well because it only says that “core” services will remain… Meta (again) to try subscription services
UK Government announces consultation on under 16’s social media ban
I knew this was coming, and it has, to be frank, taken longer than I thought it would. The UK Government has announced that it is going to start a consultation on banning social media… UK Government announces consultation on under 16’s social media ban
Ofcom investigating Grok/X in the UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy875j28k0o After a lot of debate it appears that the Ofcom is after Grok for creating content that is against the OSA (Online Safety Act) and to be fair as far as I can see… Ofcom investigating Grok/X in the UK
X banned in days in the UK?
I am hearing from a few sources that it is looking increasingly likely that X is going to be banned in the UK and the EU soon – perhaps even in a few days after… X banned in days in the UK?
2025 in TV!
During 2025 we have watched a lot of TV – I finally sorted out my Jellyfin installation and we have watched a load of our old content on that this year via a new AndroidTV… 2025 in TV!
Major social media platforms to abide with Australia’s under-16 ban
The major social media companies are falling into line to ban under-16’s from accessing social media in Australia from December 10th 2025. I can see if this is in any way shape or form successful… Major social media platforms to abide with Australia’s under-16 ban
Jellyfin Review
For years I have used our cheap Android TV box to play back files using DLNA, which of course has a myriad of security issues. Having recently upgraded and sorted out totally our homebuilt NAS… Jellyfin Review
Age verification is coming for the whole internet…
Things I said would happen last year (2024) are starting to happen, and here is another article about how the tinternet is changing rapidly with age verification popping up everywhere! https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/age-verification-is-coming-for-the-whole-internet.html This follows on from… Age verification is coming for the whole internet…