Katie Collins
@katiecollins.bsky.social
Tech, climate and culture reporter. Senior European Correspondent at CNET. Oxford Climate Journalism Network. Previously at WIRED. Part-time Taylor Swift stan account. She/her
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St Pancras should turf out a swathe of commercial tenants to expand the Eurostar waiting room
August 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
St Pancras should turf out a swathe of commercial tenants to expand the Eurostar waiting room
There’s never been a better moment to put streaming services in a time out from commissioning anything written by an American about an American person moving to Europe/the UK
August 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
There’s never been a better moment to put streaming services in a time out from commissioning anything written by an American about an American person moving to Europe/the UK
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m'colleague @katiecollins.bsky.social makes some very good points, as always
Is AI the New Android Bloatware? Why Phone-Makers Are Scrambling for Your Attention
Commentary: Android phone-makers are desperate to make their devices stand out. But in the age of Gemini, non-Google AI may not be the best way to do it.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
m'colleague @katiecollins.bsky.social makes some very good points, as always
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call me crazy but I don't think we should.
We’re wasting the remaining carbon budget on war and AI.
Only two years left of world’s carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn
Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
call me crazy but I don't think we should.
Just putting it out there: now would be the perfect time to invite me to Silverstone for the F1.
June 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Just putting it out there: now would be the perfect time to invite me to Silverstone for the F1.
People keep getting wound up about hypothetical crying babies on planes. Let’s be real, the number one threat to your peace on any flight is far more likely be a stag do or just simply a man who had too much to drink
June 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
People keep getting wound up about hypothetical crying babies on planes. Let’s be real, the number one threat to your peace on any flight is far more likely be a stag do or just simply a man who had too much to drink
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There’s a whole big overlapping world of films, games and theme parks happening, and my memories are blending. My story about Epic Universe and where theme parks (and our entertainment) seem to be heading. www.cnet.com/tech/feature....
I Stepped Into the Future of Hyper-Connected Entertainment. It Made Me Surprisingly Emotional
Our favorite things now span imaginary worlds from movies to video games to theme parks. Epic Universe is the latest, biggest step.
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May 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
There’s a whole big overlapping world of films, games and theme parks happening, and my memories are blending. My story about Epic Universe and where theme parks (and our entertainment) seem to be heading. www.cnet.com/tech/feature....
Amazon spokesperson Tim Doyle on the rumour the company would list tariff costs by products: “The team that runs our ultra low-cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products. This was never approved and is not going to happen." www.cnet.com/tech/service...
Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'
The White House said that if Amazon listed tariff prices next to products, it would be considered a "hostile and political act." But the company denies any plans to do so.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Amazon spokesperson Tim Doyle on the rumour the company would list tariff costs by products: “The team that runs our ultra low-cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products. This was never approved and is not going to happen." www.cnet.com/tech/service...
I think it’s time to admit that moralising over AI “art” isn’t working. We need an intervention from the world of fashion and trends. We need the tastemakers to declare it unchic and the hot people to call it unsexy. We must call upon the cool people who can expose AI art for the embarrassment it is
April 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I think it’s time to admit that moralising over AI “art” isn’t working. We need an intervention from the world of fashion and trends. We need the tastemakers to declare it unchic and the hot people to call it unsexy. We must call upon the cool people who can expose AI art for the embarrassment it is
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I spent the whole day yesterday playing the Nintendo Switch 2. Here are my thoughts so far on basically everything I could check out: www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/...
I Played the Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It?
I spent a day playing a whole bunch of games. Here's what it told me about Nintendo's $450 console sequel.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I spent the whole day yesterday playing the Nintendo Switch 2. Here are my thoughts so far on basically everything I could check out: www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/...
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Survivors have spoken to us to reveal how criminal syndicates use Big Tech to recruit and trap people into operating “pig butchering” scams—and what life is like once you're been ensnared.
Fantastic new story this morning.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/27/1...
Fantastic new story this morning.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/27/1...
Inside a romance scam compound—and how people get tricked into being there
Survivors reveal how criminal syndicates use Big Tech to recruit and trap people into operating “pig butchering” scams—and then use the same platforms to steal billions of dollars from targets all ove...
www.technologyreview.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Survivors have spoken to us to reveal how criminal syndicates use Big Tech to recruit and trap people into operating “pig butchering” scams—and what life is like once you're been ensnared.
Fantastic new story this morning.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/27/1...
Fantastic new story this morning.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/27/1...
I think Aimee Lou Wood might now be the most famous alumnus from my high school
March 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I think Aimee Lou Wood might now be the most famous alumnus from my high school
Interesting that Sky should launch the Sky Glass 2 on the same day it put up Sky Mobile prices 🤔 I’m sure it’s just a coincidence 😉
February 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Interesting that Sky should launch the Sky Glass 2 on the same day it put up Sky Mobile prices 🤔 I’m sure it’s just a coincidence 😉
The launch of the Powerbeats Pro 2 has not come a moment too soon for me, a person who has worn their old Powerbeats to death and refuses to go running without them www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...
February 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The launch of the Powerbeats Pro 2 has not come a moment too soon for me, a person who has worn their old Powerbeats to death and refuses to go running without them www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...
I know it’s the smallest of problems right now, but the new administration has changed the fonts on the Whitehouse website and they are ugggggly
February 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I know it’s the smallest of problems right now, but the new administration has changed the fonts on the Whitehouse website and they are ugggggly
I’m in the market for a sustainably made phone case (as far as that’s actually possible). Any recommendations?
January 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’m in the market for a sustainably made phone case (as far as that’s actually possible). Any recommendations?
Feels like some companies are super organised for MWC this year. It’s still January and my schedule is booking up!
January 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Feels like some companies are super organised for MWC this year. It’s still January and my schedule is booking up!
Let’s talk about Pebble. Did you love it? Do you still love it? If so, how do you feel about this news? ericmigi.com/blog/why-wer...
Why We’re Bringing Pebble Back
Eight years later, you still can’t beat a Pebble
ericmigi.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Let’s talk about Pebble. Did you love it? Do you still love it? If so, how do you feel about this news? ericmigi.com/blog/why-wer...
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"Unlike my real cat, who only ever sneezes in my hot drinks, this little feline robot hangs over the side of your bowl of soup or coffee mug and blows gentle gusts of cool air onto anything you want to cool down" @katiecollins.bsky.social getting straight to the biggest stories at #CES
Stop Scalding Your Tongue: This $25 Cat Robot 'Blows' on Your Drink to Cool It
Why blow on your hot food when you can get a robot to do it for you?
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January 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Unlike my real cat, who only ever sneezes in my hot drinks, this little feline robot hangs over the side of your bowl of soup or coffee mug and blows gentle gusts of cool air onto anything you want to cool down" @katiecollins.bsky.social getting straight to the biggest stories at #CES
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What comes around, goes around
Couldn't happen to a nicer industry 👍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Couldn't happen to a nicer industry 👍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
Ports including in Saudi Arabia and the US projected to be seriously damaged by a metre of sea level rise
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
What comes around, goes around
Couldn't happen to a nicer industry 👍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Couldn't happen to a nicer industry 👍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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State and local governments are laboratories of democracy. That can be a good thing for climate policy.
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For Progress on Climate and Energy in 2025, Think Local
As Donald Trump and his anti-science agenda head for the White House, look to America's city and state leaders to drive climate action and prioritize clean energy.
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January 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
State and local governments are laboratories of democracy. That can be a good thing for climate policy.
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From @katiecollins.bsky.social
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starting Jan 4 @cnet.com ‘s reporters, video producers and social stars will be in Vegas at CES. Look for all the cool tech @katiecollins.bsky.social highlights here along with ~umpteen skeets from me about TVs. AMA! www.cnet.com/tech/ces-202...
CES 2025: What to Expect From the Massive Tech Bonanza
CNET's experts have decades of experience bringing one of the biggest technology events on the planet straight to you.
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December 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starting Jan 4 @cnet.com ‘s reporters, video producers and social stars will be in Vegas at CES. Look for all the cool tech @katiecollins.bsky.social highlights here along with ~umpteen skeets from me about TVs. AMA! www.cnet.com/tech/ces-202...
Once again I must ask, when will we as a nation finally agree to stop taking this man seriously www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation on Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Once again I must ask, when will we as a nation finally agree to stop taking this man seriously www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s amazing how I can go from totally fine to complete breakdown in matter of seconds when I see any kind of eras tour retrospective, footage from my shows or a tiny snippet of how did it end live
December 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM
It’s amazing how I can go from totally fine to complete breakdown in matter of seconds when I see any kind of eras tour retrospective, footage from my shows or a tiny snippet of how did it end live