The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner

Claude Gets Personal Finance Feature With Bank Account Linking

Anthropic has integrated a personal finance feature into Claude, enabling users to link their bank accounts for analysis. The feature provides read-only access to account information, tracking spending and identifying potential issues.

The M6 MacBook Pro is probably the last of its kind

Apple's M6 MacBook Pro, released on November 6th, is a chip upgrade of the entry-level MacBook Pro, retaining the same chassis since 2021, and offering a great all-around computer experience.

Design by numbers: is AI ruining UX or just pouring gasoline on the fire?

A debate on AI's role in UX design highlights the risk of prioritizing output over outcome, with experts warning that relying solely on AI can lead to delivering bad user experiences.

This Multigenerational Home in India Will Change What You Think You Know About Indoor/Outdoor Living

An Indian architect created a multigenerational home for their parents in Nellore, India, using locally sourced materials and a courtyard design to provide a comfortable living space for the entire family.

gustaf westman gives disney’s mickey & friends his signature chunky, colorful forms

Gustaf Westman has collaborated with Disney to create a collection of furniture and household items featuring Mickey Mouse and friends in exaggerated, colourful forms. The collection includes items such as a Mickey Mouse armchair and a Donald Duck bookstand. The designs blend Disney characters with Westman's signature style.

Editor's noteGustaf Westman's collaboration with Disney is a merchandising play, not a design innovation. The collection's value lies in its ability to sell Disney's brand to a new audience, rather than pushing the boundaries of furniture design. Watch whether the collection's success is measured by sales figures or critical acclaim, because that will reveal the true priorities of this partnership.

Human after all: how old school journalism is fighting back against AI slop

Journalists are prioritising depth over velocity, and PRs must adapt by focusing on high-quality research, human connection, and bespoke pitches to stand out from AI-generated content and low-quality online copy.

Editor's noteThe PR industry's reliance on AI-generated pitches is a liability, not a solution. Watch whether the shift towards subscription models and creator-led platforms leads to a renewed focus on high-quality research and human connection, rather than relying on AI to churn out generic content.

Quietly feeling unimpactful: How to kill common AI darlings in your writing

Words like 'quiet' and 'quietly' are often used in AI-generated writing, but can be imprecise and subjective, leading to vague messaging. They can be hard to avoid, but cutting them can improve specificity and clarity in communication. This can be achieved by restructuring and asking more questions.

How to turn AI productivity gains into marketing ROI

Marketing teams can work faster with AI, but productivity gains don't necessarily translate to better business results. Workflows often remain unchanged, with AI-generated content facing delays in the review and approval process.

The AI Bubble Isn’t Bursting Yet. Here’s What To Watch Using Our Model

Forrester's AI Bubble Model assesses the financial health of AI companies, finding no imminent risk of a market collapse, but builder health is under 80, with top firms borrowing to sustain expansion efforts.

Chap who coded Google’s Pac-Man clone reveals how the game freaked out Firefox

Google's Pac-Man doodle was designed by Marcin Wichary, who also fixed a bug that caused the game to start automatically in Firefox, making a loud noise, by introducing a mute feature and requiring user interaction.

Editor's noteGoogle's Pac-Man doodle was a design stunt, not a game. The real issue was the auto-play feature, which was a bug waiting to happen, especially with users who had the CoolPreviews extension installed in Firefox. Watch whether Google revises its approach to interactive doodles, given the noise they can make.

Fractional HR is being built one practitioner at a time

Hong Kong has a record number of companies with foreign parent companies, with 11,070 such firms in 2025, a rise of 11% on the previous year, with a shift towards more Chinese Mainland firms.

Disney Hopes to Improve Public Image by Switching to Free-Range Child Stars

Disney has announced a shift to raising child actors in natural environments, rather than controlled facilities, in an effort to improve their public image and boost viewership and advertising revenue.

These award-winning feds want to advance science for the public good — and challenge stereotypes about government work

Seven federal employees, including Jan Tyler, will receive a prestigious award for their contributions to science and public service, while William Phillips is to be honoured for his lifetime achievements in physics and public benefit.

The Atlanticist Generation Leaves Congress

Several key lawmakers who supported Ukraine and transatlantic coalitions are leaving Congress, including Senators Shaheen and Tillis, and Representatives McCaul and Bacon, due to retirement or election loss. Their departure will impact the US's stance on European security. A new Congress will take office in January.

Europe's Plot To End Americans' Online Anonymity

European governments are introducing stricter online regulations, claiming they are necessary for child safety, but critics argue this could lead to a loss of online anonymity and free speech in the US.

Editor's noteThe UK's crusade against 'misinformation' is a Trojan horse for online regulation, and its influence is spreading to the US. Watch the number of arrests for online speech, not the number of press releases, to gauge the true cost of this 'war on misinformation'.