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We are witnessing the death of the games console
We are witnessing the death of the games console
 -  Rising prices, diminishing generational leaps, and the slow death of physical media have stripped games consoles of their advantages. The days of PlayStation and Xbox as we know them may be numbered.
FIFA's failed sell-off and the duty of custodianship
FIFA's failed sell-off and the duty of custodianship
 -  Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plan to sell stakes in FIFA's competitions, including the World Cup, to investors. It was always the wrong idea – custodians don't get to sell what they're only trusted to protect.
Will the RAM crunch force a return to optimisation?
Will the RAM crunch force a return to optimisation?
 -  Software bloat went unchecked for decades because memory was cheap. Now it isn't, and consumers can't afford those same specs. Which way the industry turns next depends on values, not just technology.
Field Notes 12 // Heatwaves, agency, and the Kindle
Field Notes 12 // Heatwaves, agency, and the Kindle
 -  June in the UK was something of an endurance test, with temperatures regularly hitting the 30s. Also – reflections on my Amazon Kindle review a year on, and how to zero in on your most valuable work.
Your new feature is clever — but does it work in real life?
Your new feature is clever — but does it work in real life?
 -  Great products are built for users – not to chase new trends, save a few extra pennies, or restrict customer choice. Sometimes what seem like good ideas to executives and designers simply don’t stand up in real life.
Muse's The Wow! Signal is an unexpected resurgence
Muse's The Wow! Signal is an unexpected resurgence
 -  After two recent albums that felt like pale imitations, Muse have returned to their space rock roots with something raw, coherent, and genuinely emotional. A track-by-track review from a long-haul flight.
Field Notes 11 // Trailblazers, Totoro, and dolls' houses
Field Notes 11 // Trailblazers, Totoro, and dolls' houses
 -  This month's Field Notes flows from Formula 1 commentary to a Studio Ghibli stage adaptation to an elaborate royal dolls' house. What connects them all is craft, care, and people who refuse to cut corners.
Alternatives to the UK government’s social media ban
Alternatives to the UK government’s social media ban
 -  The UK government wants to ban social media for under-16s. The goal is reasonable, but there are more effective alternatives that don't require sacrificing privacy and anonymity for the rest of the population.
The UK government is quietly eroding online anonymity
The UK government is quietly eroding online anonymity
 -  The Online Safety Act brought age checks to websites. Now the government wants them built into your devices – removing anonymity that protects whistleblowers, dissidents, and honest personal writing.
AI costs are rising, but proving value is still a challenge
AI costs are rising, but proving value is still a challenge
 -  As AI prices rise, companies' unchecked spending is coming under scrutiny. AI has removed speed constraints from development, but faster code doesn't automatically translate to revenue or business value.
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