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Alibaba targets 20GW global datacentre capacity with new AI chip
Alibaba announced plans to expand its global datacenter fleet to 20GW of capacity and revealed the Zhenwu V900 chip to power these facilities. CEO Eddie Wu presented the ambitions at Alibaba’s Apsara conference, positioning AI as the next transformative technology that will eventually handle 99.9% of global cognition work. The expansion demonstrates Alibaba’s confidence in…
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Victorian mother loses $13,000 after scammer impersonates bank fraud officer
Victorian mother of four Teagan Conn says she lost $13,000 after a scammer impersonating a Bendigo Bank fraud employee called her during a family holiday. The incident highlights how scammers can use convincing personal information and urgent warnings about supposed suspicious transactions to persuade victims to share security details. Conn provided a security code sent…
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San Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus
The San Sebastian film festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge has announced ten finalists for its 2026 competition, marking a record year with 68 submissions from across Spain and Europe. The selected startups showcase emerging technologies addressing key industry concerns, including artificial intelligence, immersive production tools and environmental sustainability measures, with finalists set to pitch on 24…
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Ice cream killer’s vile weasel words to his victim’s mum after he mowed down Ethan, 14 – and then helped hack the teen to death
A teenager now aged 20 has written an apology letter to the mother of 14-year-old Ethan Hoac, whom he helped murder in Melbourne in June 2023. The case involved a brutal, unprovoked attack on a stranger: the three offenders drove at Ethan in a car before jumping out and stabbing him repeatedly whilst he lay…
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British Columbia alleges OpenAI missed warning signs before Tumbler Ridge shooting
British Columbia has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in California federal court, alleging that a February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed nine people could have been prevented if the company had warned law enforcement about the shooter’s use of ChatGPT for planning the attack. The lawsuit seeks damages for recovery costs and…
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How electric toothbrushes became a £361m market amid Britain’s dental crisis
The electric toothbrush market has evolved dramatically over six decades, with luxury models now costing up to £600, particularly following Dyson’s entry with a £419.99 camera-equipped device. This expansion reflects growing public interest in oral health, partly driven by emerging evidence linking gum disease to serious conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s. Premium toothbrushes…
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds Rolls Out Its First Update For Switch 2 Adventurers
Jagex has released the first patch for RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2 after players reported problems at launch. The update fixes several issues, including world-save corruption, and restores crossplay functionality, while Jagex continues investigating further complaints. The patch was approved by Nintendo and deployed at 4pm BST, although crossplay will require approval again after…
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Data Centre Water Crisis Sparks California Regulation and Amazon’s $20M Conservation Pledge
California has enacted seven laws requiring data-centre operators to disclose more about their water and electricity use and consult communities over new facilities. The measures also address grid infrastructure costs, electricity rates, water resources, environmental reviews and companies’ contributions towards wildfire risks, reflecting growing public concern about the environmental and financial impact of AI expansion.…