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Pam Tanowitz reimagines Beethoven’s Pastoral in a spare, vivid dance work
Pam Tanowitz’s *Pastoral* has premiered in the UK at London’s Barbican, where dance, music and visual art reinterpret Beethoven’s *Pastoral Symphony*. The work strips away theatrical haze and dense sound to create a bright, spare setting, giving audiences room to notice the dancers’ precise, sometimes eccentric movement and the fleeting ideas it evokes. Composer Caroline…
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Wisconsin grid approval threatens Oracle’s 2027 data centre target
Oracle’s planned AI datacentre in Port Washington, Wisconsin, could miss its target of delivering capacity to customers in the second half of 2027. The grid connection needed to power the campus is awaiting regulatory approval, and analysts say the delay could push supply beyond Oracle’s target. American Transmission Company must receive approval from Wisconsin regulators…
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Nvidia adds $4,999 64GB DGX Spark as memory costs rise
Nvidia has unveiled a more affordable version of its DGX Spark AI system, configured with 64GB of memory and storage (half the standard capacity) and priced at approximately $4,999. This move reflects the acute shortage and rising costs of computer memory, which has forced Nvidia to increase the price of its full-spec 128GB DGX Spark…
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Tesla adds emergency drive-away option at US Superchargers
Tesla has introduced Emergency Drive Away, a feature enabling drivers to depart a Supercharging station whilst still connected to the charger in emergency situations. The feature was developed following calls from Tesla owners for a rapid escape mechanism after a shooting incident at a charging location in Twin Falls, Idaho. To activate the feature, drivers…
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Customers trust AI hallucinations over workers’ safety advice
Customer service workers across multiple industries are encountering customers who trust AI chatbot hallucinations over expert warnings. Server Madison in New York has experienced diners dismissing allergy alerts because ChatGPT contradicts her, whilst others request wines that don’t exist. This trend reflects a concerning pattern in which people increasingly defer to AI tools, even when…
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Microsoft turns to gardens and native trees to soften data centre impact
Microsoft plans to use more gardens, native trees and ecosystem restoration to make its data centres fit into local landscapes and reduce their impact on nearby communities. The approach, described as “biomimicry”, comes as large facilities face growing opposition over noise, traffic, pollution, water use and pressure on electricity supplies. In San Antonio, councillor Ric…
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Amazon urges US communities to back AI data centre expansion
Amazon is urging US communities to support new AI data centres, arguing that slowing construction could harm the country’s economy and national security. The appeal comes amid declining public support for such projects and local opposition over their effects on jobs, energy use, the environment and society. AWS chief executive Matt Garman said more than…
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Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants cut losses as sales surpass £100m
Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurant business made a smaller loss last year even as sales passed £100m for the first time. The figures show that higher sales have not yet translated into a UK profit, while the group says improving profitability remains a priority. The UK business, which runs 34 restaurants including Savoy Grill, Pétrus and…
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Police seize KillSec servers in four-country raids, with three detained
Authorities have seized KillSec’s infrastructure in an international operation and made three provisional arrests. Police suspect a 16-year-old was the ransomware group’s main operator, but officials have not confirmed whether that person was arrested or publicly identified them. Raids took place on 30 September at eight properties across Greece, Romania, Spain and the UK, involving…
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Raspberry Pi raises 2 GB board prices amid soaring memory costs
Raspberry Pi has raised prices for its 2 GB models, with the Pi 4 increasing from $45 to $67.50 and the Pi 5 rising to $77.50, citing rapidly escalating memory costs. This represents a significant jump from the board’s original $35 launch price, reflecting broader supply chain pressures affecting the electronics sector. Raspberry Pi’s financial…