The Social Media Game in 2026
In my work I am constantly being asked about Social Media these days. How to do it, what platform, why is Facebook so bad etc. etc. and for a few years I have always spoken… The Social Media Game in 2026
Persona verification shares a huge amount of data…
This is something I have been especially wary of for ages as the UK Digital Safety Act wants you to be age verified, yet by doing so your privacy and security is compromised far worse… Persona verification shares a huge amount of data…
Discord to require Face Scan or ID for full experience starting March
Already seen thousands of people say they will leave because of this – age verification is turning into a hot mess for many companies already! https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out Personally I did see this coming a couple of… Discord to require Face Scan or ID for full experience starting March
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!