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Jan 14, 2026

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5 min read

The US Just Weaponised Warrants. International Waters Aren't International Anymore.

Washington's seizing tankers off Scotland. International law says no. Washington filed more warrants anyway.

Sam Morris

Jan 13, 2026

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6 min read

Google will now power AI on every smartphone OS.

A confirmed monopolist just got the keys to Siri.

Sam Morris

Jan 12, 2026

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6 min read

Robert Adams has been warning photographers for 50 years. AI is forcing them to listen.

When robots beat you at spectacle, slowness becomes strategy.

Sam Morris

Jan 9, 2026

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5 min read

Oscars announce 201 contenders. Critics already picked the winner.

Warner Bros. will spend millions confirming what everyone knows.

Sam Morris

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

Everyone wants copper. Nobody wants to dig it up.

The US takes 29 years to permit a mine. The AI race won't wait 29 months.

Sam Morris

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