
October 2025


This Startup Wants to Put Its Brain-Computer Interface in the Apple Vision Pro from Wired Emily Mullin
California-based Cognixion is launching a clinical trial to allow paralyzed patients with speech disorders the ability to communicate without an invasive brain implant.California-based Cognixion is…

Google’s Gemini Arrives in Google Home, Alongside New Speaker, Nest Cam, and Nest Doorbell from Wired Julian Chokkattu, Simon Hill
Gemini replaces Assistant in your smart home, as Google redesigns the Home app and launches a new generation of Nest devices.Gemini replaces Assistant in your…

4 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2025): Speakers, Displays, Soundbars from Wired Nena Farrell
From smart displays to soundbars, Google’s voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.From smart displays to soundbars, Google’s voice assistant…

Hardy Opens Up About the Bus Crash That Nearly Killed Him … from Rolling Stone Joseph Hudak
The country singer talks at length, for the first time, about the 2022 accident that sent him to the hospital and eventually to therapy Read More

Starmer issues benefits warning for young people with mental illnesses … from the Independent Harry Taylor
The prime minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life Read More

Donald Trump told ‘FIFA makes those decisions’ amid World Cup cities uncertainty … from the Independent Jamie Gardner
The United States President spoke last week about the possibility of moving games away from cities he considered “dangerous”. Read More


Man evades ICE agents on pedal bike in downtown Chicago chase … from the Independent Holly Bishop
Watch the moment a man escapes ICE agents by jumping on a pedal bike and cycling away from them in downtown Chicago. Read More

B&M customers urged to return glass mug over boiling water safety risk … from the Independent Harriette Boucher
B&M customers have been asked to return an autumnal glass mug after the retailer identified a safety risk Read More

House prices on the rise again – but one property type is bucking the trend … from the Independent Karl Matchett
Houses prices increase while cost of flats fall – as Budget uncertainty forces buyers to put moving plans on hold Read More


Help Us! We’re Trapped In ‘War Ravaged’ Portland … from Crooks & Liars Cliff Schecter
Sometimes, when they’re so dishonest and so very stupid, satire is the only way. From the Substack: Dearest Ophelia, I write to you from the…

Mike’s Blog Round-Up … from Crooks & Liars Tengrain
Above, Eminem performs, Like Toy Soldiers. It seems like every day there’s a new assault on our sensibilities, but boy howdy, what fresh hell was…