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Check out the width of that Debian display
A digital billboard in Greenock, Scotland, has displayed a Debian Linux login prompt for several weeks instead of advertisements, apparently because nobody has restored its normal operation. The incident matters as a visible example of unattended public technology, potentially linked to the collapse of the billboard’s former operator, 75Media. The sign was reportedly a 75Media…
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Data centers forgot the consumer — and that could cost America the AI race
Data centres have become a contentious electoral issue as communities question their growing demands for power, water and land. The article argues that the sector has focused too heavily on investment and America’s AI ambitions, while failing to explain clearly how local residents benefit or how household costs and disruption will be controlled. It cites…
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Small UK power plants face cyber threat until 2030
Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants may remain more exposed to state-backed cyber-attacks until the 2030s, despite an Iran-linked hack reportedly shutting a small gas plant for four days in July. The incident did not disrupt electricity supplies, but it has intensified concern that locally connected, unmanned generators have weaker security requirements than major power…
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Trainwatch explores isolation and guilt at a remote crossing
Trainwatch is a forthcoming indie game about Troy, a railway worker managing a level crossing in an isolated, unnamed backwater while attempting to confront a troubling past. Created by Remigiusz “Rem” Michalski of Harvester Games, it uses mundane routines, solitude and an unsettling presence in the surrounding fog to explore isolation, guilt and possible redemption.…
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PSA: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 Retail Version Is A Code-In-A-Box
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 retail edition will contain only a download code, rather than a game cartridge. An Amazon listing confirms the format, which means buyers will need to download the game and cannot rely on a complete physical copy. The game is due to launch in October, with open beta…
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AI use among UK teachers doubles, but working hours still don’t come down
Around 80 per cent of UK teachers now regularly use AI, roughly double the level a year earlier, but most say it has not reduced their working hours. The findings cast doubt on whether wider AI adoption alone can ease teacher workload, despite a £23 million government trial intended to improve outcomes and cut administrative…
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Asian technology shares ride high on AI optimism after Nvidia’s ‘stunning’ results – business live
Asian technology shares rose after Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $96bn, nearly double the previous year, and forecast $108bn for the third quarter, above Wall Street expectations. The results revived confidence in AI-related investments after recent technology share sell-offs, reinforcing Nvidia’s importance as a barometer of demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Nvidia shares gained 4.7%…
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Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition
Nvidia is reportedly close to acquiring Hugging Face for about $12.9 billion, although no agreement has been signed and the talks could still collapse. The deal would give Nvidia greater influence over the open-source AI ecosystem, helping it support demand for its chips as major closed-model companies develop their own processors. Hugging Face, founded in…
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The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem
Ofgem is proposing tougher rules to remove speculative “phantom” data centre projects from the UK electricity grid connection queue. The measures aim to speed up access for credible developments, which is important for the UK’s AI ambitions and wider economic growth, but could also make the country less attractive for investment. Developers may have to…
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How can you see Friday’s ‘Magical’ Blood Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon, is expected in the early hours of Friday, offering stargazers across western England a chance to see the Moon turn reddish as it moves into Earth’s darkest shadow. The event will be especially striking because the Moon will be low on the horizon, making it appear…