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Trump and Xi set to discuss AI risks without slowing development
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in Washington, with artificial intelligence expected to be a major topic. Although their discussions show that AI risks are receiving high-level political attention, both leaders appear opposed to slowing development, viewing continued progress as essential to maintaining national advantage. This makes a major international agreement on…
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US immigrant news groups deliver trusted multilingual reporting through messaging apps
Independent, immigrant-focused news organisations across the US are using WhatsApp, social media and chat groups to provide reliable information directly to communities often overlooked by mainstream media. Their local, multilingual reporting is helping counter misinformation about immigration enforcement, scams and legal rights, while building trust by treating immigrants as people with complex lives rather than…
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Sonos Beam Ultra brings stronger Atmos sound at a steep price
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a wider, more powerful soundbar that delivers genuine Dolby Atmos through two upward-firing speakers, bringing it closer to the company’s high-end Arc range than the previous Beam. Its richer sound, deeper bass and stronger surround effects make it appealing to home cinema enthusiasts, but the $699 price is a significant…
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Adobe Premiere video editor launches on Android with free core tools
Adobe Premiere has launched on Android, more than a year after its iOS debut, giving Android users free access to core mobile video-editing tools. The release matters because users can edit and export professional-looking videos without paying, whilst Adobe’s generative AI functions remain optional paid extras. The app supports splitting, trimming, cropping and merging clips,…
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Register reader hit with surprise bill after Microsoft portals disagreed
A Microsoft for Startups customer received an unexpected $16,000 Azure bill after Microsoft portals displayed conflicting credit balances. The inaccurate balance encouraged continued AI usage, while the subscription had already switched to pay-as-you-go after the credits were exhausted, exposing a problem that could affect other businesses relying on the programme. The company’s Founders Hub portal…
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US opposition to AI data centres grows over local impacts
AI companies are planning trillions of dollars in data-centre construction, but public opposition is intensifying, with more than 60% of Americans supporting limits on new facilities. A Data & Society report argues that resistance is driven less by foreign interference than by concerns about AI’s supposedly inevitable expansion, local impacts and communities’ memories of damaging…
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King’s College criticised over gender-neutral toilet signs after Supreme Court ruling
King’s College, Cambridge, has faced criticism after using “cubicles” and “cubicles/urinals” instead of male and female signs on toilets near its main bar. Critics say the arrangement may make women feel excluded or unable to find female-only facilities, while the dispute has renewed debate over the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex in…
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Repurpose an ageing computer as a home media server
An old laptop or desktop can be repurposed into a private media server, allowing users to stream legally obtained films, music and other files across devices in their home. The article says software such as Plex and Jellyfin makes the process accessible to beginners, while more experienced users can customise Linux-based systems and network setups.…
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Civo plans 40 UK edge datacentres for sovereign AI services
Civo plans to build 40 UK edge datacentres to provide sovereign AI services from British-owned infrastructure, with the first site due to open in Hertfordshire by March 2027. The project matters because organisations are increasingly concerned about foreign control of data, cloud services and access to advanced AI systems, while locating computing capacity closer to…
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Peloton adds space-saving folding treadmill to refreshed range
Peloton has refreshed its treadmill range and introduced the $2,195 Tread Flex, a folding model designed to take up less space and respond to customers wanting easier storage. The Flex folds upright, has caster wheels and a slow-release deck, but lacks sensor-based safety features and a camera, limiting access to some Peloton IQ functions. The…