Meta is finally letting its UK staff join a union — and it could spark a national surge in union membership

The move comes as a deadline for compliance with new union membership rules under the Employment Rights Act 2025 looms in October 2026. Under the agreement , Prospect will have access to all 5,000 of Meta’s UK employees…

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Apple’s Siri-powered smart home hub is (finally) almost ready (hopefully)

The device, reportedly known internally as J490, is now being tested in Apple employees’ homes, suggesting the company may be getting closer to launching its answer to the Amazon Echo Show. According to Bloomberg’s Mark…

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Is a Home Security System Subscription Worth It? (2026)

Courtesy of TP-Link No one wants to worry about a break-in. But no one wants to end up paying fees every month just to check their video doorbell feed or find out their window was broken, and most smart security systems…

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Polymarket is reportedly lobbying European nations not to be treated as a gambling website

That way, it wouldn't be subject to gambling laws and could overturn its ban in Spain and France. Polymarket, if you're not familiar with it, is a "prediction market" website that offers users a way to bet on the outcome…

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Samsung's Galaxy S27 battery upgrade is six years too late and still not enough

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the 2020 Galaxy S20 Ultra pack the same 5,000mAh battery. Thankfully, early Galaxy S27 leaks point to Samsung finally upgrading the battery capacity on its upcoming flagship phones. After…

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I Built AI Clones of My Coworkers. Things Got Weird

Each week, my inbox is flooded with press releases about digital workers, and CEOs brag about how robot helpers will soon dominate their workforces. Then there are the stories I hear about people who build AI clones of…

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Children’s sport is great at keeping them busy – but are they learning?

For some, this means choosing between clubs and activities. For others, cost, transport or availability can make organised sport harder to access. But there is another question we might rarely ask. What will my child…

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Medicine leaflets are failing patients – and sometimes frightening them

But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or even frightening. If a document designed to keep people safe ends up putting them off their treatment, it’s a sign that something isn’t working. These leaflets appear…

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The two Scottish female novelists who outsold and inspired Jane Austen

Her enduring appeal is reflected in the myriad celebrations that took place to honour this anniversary, including exhibitions, festivals and a special six-part podcast series from The Conversation. Austen at 250 cemented…

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Five foods that could cost even more this winter – and why

Farmers have faced increasingly erratic weather, influenced by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, while international conflicts have pushed up the cost of fuel, fertiliser and other essential inputs. These…

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