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Jun 18, 2026

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World Cup 2026 surveillance makes your face the ticket

The largest football tournament ever is also the largest civilian face-scan ever.

Sam Morris

Jun 17, 2026

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NVIDIA's $25 Billion Bond Sale Isn't About Cash

The AI buildout is a debt story.

Sam Morris

Jun 16, 2026

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Britain's Social Media Ban Copies a Fight Australia Lost

Starmer is borrowing Australia's playbook. Australia's own regulator says the playbook isn't working.

Sam Morris

Jun 15, 2026

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AI's Appetite Just Tripled Your RAM Prices

Three chipmakers feed the data centres. Your gear pays for it.

Sam Morris

Jun 12, 2026

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The SpaceX IPO Sells a Rocket. You're Buying a Dish.

A $1.75 trillion debut where one division earns and two burn.

Sam Morris

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