Why “Sony Playstation” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)

I keep a soft eye on trends, and Sony Playstation jumped out immediately. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Here's Your Daily Reminder That You Don't Own Digital Content (Engadget) PlayStation encourages Blu-ray adoption by deleting purchased movies from customer accounts … Read more

I tried to summarise “Cdl” without the noise

I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Cdl kept popping up – so here we are. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to CDL Major 4’s Championship Sunday Promises To Be Insane (Insider Gaming) Paris Gentle Mates vs … Read more

What “F1 Austria” says about the mood today (at least to me)

I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but F1 Austria volunteered. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli completes Friday practice double as Mercedes team-mate George Russell struggles (Sky Sports) Are Mercedes a step ahead of … Read more

The “Heathrow Gatwick Thunderstorm Flight Delays” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Heathrow Gatwick Thunderstorm Flight Delays. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms (BBC) Heatwave disrupts UK airports (The Telegraph) … Read more