HealthExplainer
Reading a sunscreen label: SPF, broad spectrum and the numbers that matter
SPF measures only part of the sun's damage. The word next to it decides whether you are protected against the rest.
Meridians Desk · 30 June 2026 · 5 min read
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TravelTravel guide
Europe's new border systems: what ETIAS and the EES mean for your next trip
Two separate changes are often confused. One registers your crossing biometrically; the other is a pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors.
Meridians Travel Desk · 30 July 2026 · 8 min read
AIExplainer
The EU AI Act, decoded: what actually changes, and when
Europe's artificial intelligence law lands in stages rather than all at once. Here is the structure of the rules, the phased dates, and who each obligation falls on.
Meridians Tech Desk · 29 July 2026 · 9 min read
TravelHow to
Travel insurance: what the fine print actually covers
The cover you assume is automatic is often the cover that is excluded. Three sections decide whether a policy is worth buying.
Meridians Travel Desk · 20 July 2026 · 6 min read
Buying GuidesBuying guide
How to choose a password manager without getting locked in
The right password manager is the one you will actually use everywhere. The hard questions are recovery and exit, not features.
Meridians Reviews Desk · 16 July 2026 · 7 min read
TechExplainer
Passkeys, explained: what replaces the password, and what it doesn't
Passkeys are now offered by most major platforms. They are a genuine security upgrade — but the recovery story is where people get stuck.
Meridians Tech Desk · 12 July 2026 · 8 min read
AutomotiveExplainer
EV charging speeds: why '150 kW' rarely means 150 kW at your car
A charger's advertised power is a ceiling, not a promise. What your car actually draws depends on several things at once.
Meridians Travel Desk · 11 July 2026 · 6 min read
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