Farage, Musk and Candy say ‘cheese’ – now British democracy’s toast
Last week’s photo op with the Reform leader and X owner was further evidence of the UK’s inevitable march towards the far right. Merry Christmas!
Generation TikTok: how sportswomen set the bar higher than the men
Female athlete power on social media became ever more strident in 2024 – but the backlash also damaged careers and wellbeing
‘We’re figuring out cool ways of storytelling’: how TikTok is changing the way we watch musicals
Jorge Rivera-Herrans’s musical sensation Epic is just one of a series of works making a splash on the online platform
As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently
More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
The god illusion: why the pope is so popular as a deepfake image
Experts explain the pontiff’s appeal as the most recent AI images of Francis, with the singer Madonna, go viral
How YouTube (and Skibidi Toilet) changed the Christmas toys market
The shift from live TV to video platforms has made toy makers and sellers rethink products and where to sell them
Can I survive for 24 hours without GPS navigation?
Spatial memory is a use-it-or-lose it commodity, so I gave life without Google Maps a try
US judge finds Pegasus spyware maker liable over WhatsApp hack
WhatsApp celebrates victory as judge finds Israeli company NSO Group violated state and federal US hacking laws
The US supreme court’s TikTok case will put free expression on the line
Let’s hope the court does the right thing, and strikes down this potential censorship before it spins out of control
Elon Musk showcases grip on Washington by impeding spending bill
The world’s richest man flexed his muscles to tank lawmakers’ first pass at a spending bill – will they fare better in round two?
Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers
Craig Wright given one-year suspended sentence for breaching court order to stop suing bitcoin developers
Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas deliveries?
Amazon Labor Union – comprising 10,000 workers across the US – is striking over the company’s refusal to negotiate
AI learns to distinguish between aromas of US and Scottish whiskies
One algorithm identified the five strongest notes in each drink more accurately than any one of a panel of experts
UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material
Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respected
UK data regulator criticises Google for ‘irresponsible’ ad tracking change
ICO says allowing advertisers to track digital ‘fingerprints’ will undermine consumers’ control over information