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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.…
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Generative AI, Microdramas to Take Center Stage at Busan Market
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) has unveiled its 2026 lineup, with a pronounced emphasis on generative AI and emerging media formats set to define this year’s event. Held as part of the Busan International Film Festival, the market reflects the industry’s pivotal shift towards AI-driven filmmaking and the growing prominence of microdramas as…
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How a Hank Williams song from 1951 helped inspire the biggest hit by The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band’s 1972 hit “Ramblin’ Man” was inspired by Hank Williams’ 1951 song of the same name, demonstrating the enduring cross-generational influence of the country legend across musical genres. Dickey Betts conceived the song after a late-night drinking session listening to Williams, and despite initial band reservations that it was too country, the…
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Unplugging PCs during outages helps prevent surge and component damage
Unplugging a PC during a power outage can protect it from voltage fluctuations and surges, particularly when electricity is restored. Remaining connected to household wiring leaves sensitive components such as the motherboard, RAM and SSD exposed, even if the computer is switched off; running systems may also suffer data corruption or hard-drive damage from an…
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StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game Review
Archon Studio has developed a tabletop miniatures war game adaptation of Blizzard’s StarCraft RTS franchise, successfully translating the classic video game into a physical wargaming experience. The game uses a five-round objective-based format with a unique system where players draft both the mission type and deployment zones from options each player brings, ensuring varied and…
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Noisy laptop fans usually signal heavy workloads or heat buildup
Loud laptop fans are usually a normal response to heavy workloads, particularly demanding games, video rendering or other tasks that make the CPU and GPU generate substantial heat. The fans spin faster to prevent overheating, so although the noise can be distracting, it generally indicates that the cooling system is working properly rather than that…
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The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
Ron Johnson, the pioneering architect of Apple’s retail operations, has voiced scepticism about Silicon Valley’s multibillion-pound investment in AI shopping agents, arguing that the technology industry is overestimating how much shopping people will delegate to machines. Whilst major tech companies such as Google and OpenAI are developing “agentic commerce” systems designed to automate product discovery…
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California tightens datacenter rules on water and power
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed seven state bills requiring datacenter operators to significantly increase disclosure of their water and electricity consumption and to involve local communities in future facility planning. The legislation mandates that datacenters pay for grid connections, electricity generation costs, and an expanded share of wildfire mitigation expenses. This regulatory shift reflects…
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These drones could cover up to 98 percent of the world’s oceans by 2028
France has successfully developed prototype deep-sea drones capable of descending to 6,000 metres, filling a critical gap in global ocean monitoring. This matters because the existing Argo Program floats only reach 2,000–4,000 metres, missing 10 per cent of ocean warming that occurs in deeper waters—an increasingly urgent blind spot as climate change alters ocean conditions.…
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Robin Williams’ Daughter Calls for Fans Creating AI Videos of the Actor to ‘Have Some Shame’: ‘Leave Him Out of Your Delusional Bulls—’
Zelda Williams has urged people to stop sharing AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams, saying the technology manipulates his voice and likeness without consent. She criticised fans who circulate the material, arguing that his death does not make him their “puppet” and asking them to show respect and let him rest. The remarks…