The federal government is pushing hospitals and health companies to make your medical records easier to share between doctors, so you won't have to fill out the same forms over and over again at each appointment. This matters because it could save you time, reduce errors when doctors don't have your complete history, and give you quicker access to your own health information. Worth knowing: ask your doctor's office if they can electronically pull your records from your previous providers—if they can, you're already benefiting from this effort.
# Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'
London's mayor says false stories are being deliberately spread to make the city look like it's falling apart, when in fact it remains vibrant and successful. As someone who reads news online or on social media, it's worth being aware that negative claims about familiar places can sometimes be exaggerated or completely made up to manipulate public opinion. You can help by checking major news sources before sharing worrying stories about your city, and asking yourself whether the claim sounds too dramatic to be true.
Netflix is now offering three fun party games—Fibbage, Quiplash, and Drawful—for free to all subscribers, and each game lets up to eight people play together right on your TV. These games are perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends without needing to buy anything extra, since they're included with your regular Netflix membership. You can gather your group, use your phone or tablet as a controller, and start playing anytime you want some interactive entertainment.
You can now fix typos and mistakes in your Instagram comments after you've posted them, instead of having to delete the whole comment and start over. Worth knowing: this small change saves you the embarrassment of leaving a comment with a spelling error for everyone to see, and it means you don't have to clutter the conversation with duplicate comments.
Bret Taylor, who co-founded a company called Sierra, believes that within the next few years you won't need to click buttons and navigate menus in software anymore—instead, AI assistants will understand what you want and do the work for you. This matters because it could make technology much simpler for people who find today's apps confusing, though it also means learning new ways to interact with your devices. Worth knowing: keep an eye on how AI assistants develop over the next couple of years, as this shift will likely change how you use your phone, computer, and online services.
Amazon is trying to use computer crime laws to stop an AI tool called Comet that helps shoppers find the best prices by comparing options across websites—including Amazon itself. If Amazon succeeds, it could set a dangerous precedent that prevents people from using helpful tools to shop around and find bargains, which would ultimately make it harder for everyday consumers to get good deals. Worth knowing: when you use comparison shopping tools or price-checking apps, make sure they're legitimate services, as companies may increasingly try to block or restrict them through legal arguments rather than competition.
Avec is a new email app that works like a dating app—you swipe left or right on messages instead of clicking through folders, and you can reply using your voice instead of typing. For anyone tired of endless email clutter, this could make staying on top of messages faster and less frustrating, especially if typing long replies bothers your wrists or hands. You can try it out if you're open to experimenting with new ways to manage email, though it's worth checking whether it works smoothly with the email accounts you already use.
X (formerly Twitter) has restored the ability to send voice messages in its direct messaging and group chat features after briefly removing it during a recent update. This is helpful if you prefer speaking your thoughts rather than typing out long messages, especially when you're multitasking or your hands are busy. Worth knowing: if you use X's messaging feature regularly, look for the microphone icon in your chat box to send quick voice notes instead of text.
A man in Ohio has been convicted for using artificial intelligence to create fake sexual images of real people—including children—without permission, and then sharing them to embarrass and harm his victims. The Take It Down Act, which just took effect, makes this illegal for the first time, and he's now the first person prosecuted under this new law, though he was caught making more images even after his arrest.
Worth knowing: AI tools that create fake intimate images are becoming easier to access, so it's good to understand that these images can cause real harm to real people, and there are now legal consequences for creating them.
A hacker tricked an energy company into sending £700,000 meant for a contractor to their own bank account instead. Worth knowing: this kind of fraud happens when criminals intercept emails or pose as trusted suppliers, so always double-check payment details directly with the person or company — never rely on email instructions alone if money is involved.
Spotify has added a simple toggle that lets you choose whether you want to see music videos and other video content in the app, or stick to just listening to audio. If you prefer a cleaner, faster experience without videos cluttering your screen, you can now turn them off entirely with one click.
Doctors are starting to use artificial intelligence as a helpful assistant—to organize patient information, spot patterns, and free up time for actual conversations—rather than as a replacement for medical judgment. For patients over 50 managing multiple health conditions, this kind of support could mean your doctor has more time to listen to *you* and make decisions tailored to your specific situation.
