Imran Ahmed in a navy blue blazer and blue shirt

UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 26, 2025

Summary: Imran Ahmed, a UK campaigner targeted by Donald Trump, accuses major US tech companies of ‘sociopathic greed’ and claims they are corrupting the political system by seeking to avoid accountability.

TikTok Shop, which launched in the UK in 2021, recorded its biggest sales day in the UK on Black Friday, with 27 items sold every second.

‘A gamechanger’: 200,000 UK small businesses sign up to TikTok Shop

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: TikTok Shop has seen 200,000 UK small businesses join its platform, with record sales on Black Friday, highlighting the platform’s growing influence in e-commerce.

Joseph de Weck

Our king, our priest, our feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to the dark ages

Author: Joseph de Weck

Publication Date: December 26, 2025

Summary: Joseph de Weck explores how the rise of AI could be reversing the progress of the Enlightenment, concentrating power and knowledge in the hands of a few.

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Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 22, 2025

Summary: A roundup of the most significant technology stories of 2025, including developments in AI and the ongoing influence of figures like Elon Musk.

Former EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton is among those facing a visa ban from the US.

Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: The US has imposed visa bans on a former EU commissioner and activists, escalating tensions over tech regulation and online harm between the US and Europe.

Spotify logo behind a pair of earbuds

Activist group says it has scraped 86m music files from Spotify

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 22, 2025

Summary: An activist group claims to have scraped 86 million music files from Spotify, raising questions about data security and copyright in the streaming industry.

Rafael Behr

When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control

Author: Rafael Behr

Publication Date: December 23, 2025

Summary: Rafael Behr discusses the potential for a future where the AI hype subsides, allowing humans to regain agency and control over technology.

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The best electric blankets and heated throws in the UK, tried and tested to keep you toasty for less

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 27, 2024

Summary: A review of the best electric blankets and heated throws available in the UK, tested for warmth and value.

A composite of several different coloured iPhones on a green background

The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for you, according to our expert

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: February 13, 2025

Summary: An expert guide to choosing the best iPhone for your needs, comparing the latest models and features.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov

Biography aims to fill gaps in story of ultra-libertarian Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 23, 2025

Summary: A new biography seeks to shed light on the life and philosophy of Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder of Telegram.

Best of LR

The best of the long read in 2025

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: December 23, 2025

Summary: A collection of the most compelling long-form journalism published by The Guardian in 2025.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold stood up while partially closed on a wooden table.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: Dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: October 30, 2025

Summary: A review of the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, highlighting its improved durability and dust resistance among foldable smartphones.

An Apple iPhone 17 pictured on a wooden table showing its lockscreen.

iPhone 17 review: The Apple smartphone to get this year

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: October 22, 2025

Summary: The iPhone 17 is reviewed as the top Apple smartphone choice for 2025, with a focus on its new features and performance.

Apple iPhone Air review showing the lockscreen held  in a hand.

iPhone Air review: Apple’s pursuit of absolute thinness

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: October 15, 2025

Summary: The iPhone Air is examined for its ultra-thin design, representing Apple’s ongoing quest for slimmer devices.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review showing the aluminium and glass back back stood up on a table.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Different looks but still all about the zoom

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: October 8, 2025

Summary: The iPhone 17 Pro is reviewed with a focus on its camera zoom capabilities and updated design.

A 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 showing the flux watch face on a male wrist.

Apple Watch SE 3 review: The bargain smartwatch for iPhone

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: November 4, 2025

Summary: The Apple Watch SE 3 is reviewed as an affordable smartwatch option for iPhone users, with a look at its features and value.

The Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses pictured from the 3/4 profile on top of their charging case.

Oakley Meta Vanguard review: Fantastic AI running glasses linked to Garmin

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: November 3, 2025

Summary: Oakley’s Meta Vanguard AI-powered running glasses are reviewed, with integration to Garmin devices for enhanced fitness tracking.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 showing the new Waypoint watch face.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: The biggest and best smartwatch for an iPhone

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: October 27, 2025

Summary: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is reviewed as the top-tier smartwatch for