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You Could Soon Own a Slice of a London

You Could Soon Own a Slice of a London Building (And No, I’m Not Talking About Timeshares)

When I first heard about the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox, I thought someone was having me on. The idea that you could own a fraction of a Mayfair office building the same way you might own shares in Tesco seemed, well, a bit far-fetched. But here we are in 2026, and it’s actually happening. The […]…

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The Classified AI: Why Governments Are Testing Advanced AI Systems in Secure Environments Before Allowing Commercial Deployment

When I first heard that governments were locking AI systems away in secure facilities before letting them loose on the public, my initial thought was, “Brilliant, another thing for conspiracy theorists to obsess over.” But here’s the thing: this isn’t some dystopian science fiction plot. It’s actually rather sensible, like test-driving a car before you…

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Nearly 6 in 10 Brits Are Using AI to Check Their Symptoms: The Digital Doctor Revolution

I’ll be honest with you, the first time I heard that nearly 60% of Brits were typing their symptoms into an AI symptom checker instead of ringing their GP, I had two immediate thoughts. First, that’s absolutely brilliant. Second, we’re all going to convince ourselves we’re dying from something we saw on the internet, aren’t…

Older Adults Are Embracing AI Faster Than Expected
Older Adults Are Embracing AI Faster Than Expected

A new AARP report shows AI use among over-50s nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025, with around 30% now using some form of AI tool. Smart home gadgets — cameras, lighting — are in half of older adults’ homes. The digital gap is closing faster than people think. 🔗 AARP – 2026 Technology Trends Older…

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AI Can Now Predict Alzheimer’s With 78% Accuracy, and It’s Absolutely Brilliant

When I first heard that artificial intelligence could predict Alzheimer’s disease progression with 78% accuracy, I had to sit down with a cup of tea and really think about what that means. Not just for the tech world, which gets excited about anything with “AI” slapped on it these days, but for real people. For…

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When Your Grandchild Calls for Help (Except It’s Not Really Them): The Rise of AI Voice Cloning Scams

I need to tell you about something that’s been keeping me up at night lately, and honestly, it should concern you too. There’s a new breed of scam making the rounds, and it’s so convincing that even tech-savvy people are falling for it. We’re talking about AI voice cloning scams, where criminals can fake your…

Vibe Coding
Vibe Coding: The Art of Getting AI to Do Your Coding While You Sip Your Coffee

When I first heard the term “vibe coding,” I thought someone was having a laugh. It sounded like something my nephew would say while wearing those enormous headphones and nodding along to music I can’t quite understand. But here’s the thing: vibe coding is actually one of the most significant shifts in how we create…