Paying With Cash or Data: The Real Cost of “Smart” Devices
Smart devices aren’t really cheap — you just pay in data instead of cash. From Amazon Echo to budget smart plugs, every connected gadget collects something about you. Paying more for privacy-focused tech keeps your data local, while cheaper devices turn your home into part of the cloud. In 2025, the real choice is simple: pay once with money, or keep paying with your data.
The Hidden Cost of Cloud Storage: Where Your Data Really Lives
The cloud feels limitless, but it isn’t. Every photo, file, and backup you upload lives on power-hungry servers that burn electricity and water 24/7. Cloud storage makes life easy, but it hides a heavy environmental cost — one we can reduce with smarter, more sustainable digital habits.
The UK’s “Online Safety Act”
The UK’s new Online Safety Act is being sold as a way to protect children online — but it could end up restricting how freely adults access information.
Under the law, Ofcom gains sweeping powers to force websites and platforms to remove or filter “harmful” content, introduce age checks, and even face fines or criminal charges for non-compliance.