@MattCASmith

Cyber security professional writing about technology, business, and culture. https://xitter.cf/t.co/qrgBvLlktF

 London, UK
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Will you do the right thing when nobody's watching and there's no penalty for cutting corners? That question sits at the heart of everything I find interesting about creativity, technology, and business. mattcasmith.net/2026/05/31/c…

Care about what you do — even when nobody's watching | MattCASmith

I've spent years writing about technology without identifying the thread connecting it all. Then I realised: I'm obsessed with people who care about the things they do – and frustrated by those who...

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Living the dream. What else does a guy need?
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Want to disconnect from your social media feeds but can't give up your smartphone altogether? Your iPhone has a (relatively) hidden feature you can use to hide social media apps from view. mattcasmith.net/2026/10/25/i…

How I turned my iPhone into a modern feature phone | MattCASmith

Neither Screen Time nor folders could stop me reaching for social apps. Now I avoid them entirely with a custom menu that combines the functionality of an iPhone with the user interface of a Nokia...

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@MattCASmithOct 18
📬 This month's Field Notes is about slowing down, doing one thing at a time, and noticing the little things. Sign up to get November's edition first! mattcasmith.net/2026/10/18/f…

Field Notes 15 // Monotasking and the lost art of focus | MattCASmith

This month's Field Notes restores presence, cutting out the endless background noise to focus on one thing at a time in both work and leisure – and asks whether a business can scale with the same...

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We've been spoilt by the convenience of personal software that auto-updates in the background. It's so easy to dismiss updates that require manual installation for too long.
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I’d love to see something done about this problem, but don’t see how this will ever be enforced.
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@PolitlcsUKOct 18
🚨 NEW: The Government has announced headphone dodgers on trains will face fines of up to £1,000 as a nationwide campaign launches today
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📬 This month's Field Notes is about slowing down, doing one thing at a time, and noticing the little things. Sign up to get November's edition first! mattcasmith.net/2026/10/18/f…

Field Notes 15 // Monotasking and the lost art of focus | MattCASmith

This month's Field Notes restores presence, cutting out the endless background noise to focus on one thing at a time in both work and leisure – and asks whether a business can scale with the same...

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That was the most controlled Chelsea performance I’ve seen in ages, in spite of an awful refereeing display. Hope we get some good news about Martinez soon. #EVECHE #CFC
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I actually like seeing some proper tackles going in. Mostly fair, just committed. Shame they’re always followed by a crowd around the referee trying to get players sent off. #EVECHE #CFC
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You can tell a person's entire life philosophy by whether their reaction to the Tesla roadster was criticizing it or yelling HELL YEAH
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Coincidentally, I'm writing a segment for an upcoming Field Notes newsletter about wonder. Sometimes your first thought shouldn't be utility – it should be curiosity and awe.
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That's certainly one way to launch a car. Amazing footage.
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a car just did something straight out of science fiction and half the internet immediately started debating commercial viability not every engineering achievement needs a fucking business model. you are allowed to experience wonder
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Hate how the messages Claude now displays while it's "thinking" subtly hint at the things it's going to complain about in its next reply.
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That's certainly one way to launch a car. Amazing footage.
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AI is now one of the two biggest infrastructure booms in American history – but risk is increasing as hyperscalers turn to debt to fund the buildout. noahpinion.blog/p/ai-vs-the-…

AI vs. the railroads

Are we in 1872?

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Working from home is 10x more convenient, but the right day at the office can be transformative.
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When it comes to productivity, I think the best use of AI is to handle the busywork to free up more time for you to think and apply context. mattcasmith.net/2026/10/11/a…

AI can do the legwork, but you need to do the thinking | MattCASmith

Building slides, proofing text, generating images... AI can handle much of our day-to-day busywork. Your role as a human is to do the thinking required to keep it on track and appropriately refine...

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I can kind of understand the code element, but mandating that all art is AI-generated is almost guaranteeing a generic game. This is a creative industry.
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@businessOct 12
Epic Games is doubling down on AI, telling developers on their upcoming Disney shooter that all future content should be made by AI first and supervised by humans bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Epic Games Delays Disney Project, Asks Developers to Use More AI

The company told the team behind the upcoming shooter that it will now be an ‘AI first’ production

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City games are going to feel so strange until the case wraps up. They’re 2-0 up through two good goals in footballing terms, but any appreciation of that has vanished and everyone knows it could eventually count for nothing. #LIVMCI
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F1 TV direction is so frustrating sometimes. Fantastic battle between the two Haas drivers in a box a few inches wide, while we’re shown Leclerc trailing behind Verstappen in full screen. #SingaporeGP #F1
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When it comes to productivity, I think the best use of AI is to handle the busywork to free up more time for you to think and apply context. mattcasmith.net/2026/10/11/a…

AI can do the legwork, but you need to do the thinking | MattCASmith

Building slides, proofing text, generating images... AI can handle much of our day-to-day busywork. Your role as a human is to do the thinking required to keep it on track and appropriately refine...

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