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Nvidia chief dismisses predictions that AI could end humanity by 2030
Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has rejected warnings from a former Anthropic researcher that artificial intelligence could become superintelligent and lead to human extinction by 2030, describing such predictions as irresponsible “doomsday narratives”. Huang stated there is “0% chance” that AI will destroy the world by 2030 and argued that spreading fear about the technology…
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Boss mistook printer stands for bargain equipment in costly catalogue blunder
An Italian tech worker recalled how his boss tried to demonstrate procurement skill by ordering two unusually cheap laser printers from a 1990s paper catalogue. The apparent bargain turned out to be two printer stands, exposing a costly misunderstanding and undermining his hopes of promotion. The catalogue displayed the stands beneath printers, creating the misleading…
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Hanover Way remains closed in Sheffield amid ongoing police incident
Hanover Way in Sheffield city centre remained closed southbound because of a police incident whose nature had not been disclosed. The closure continued into the morning rush hour and disrupted tram services, while congestion affected nearby roads. The A61 was shut between Glossop Road and the Moore Street roundabout from about 3.45am, with the closure…
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Cambium Networks enters administration as cloud management service faces closure
Cambium Networks, a UK-based networking hardware vendor, has entered administration following a period of financial decline. The company will cease production of its Wi-Fi access points, firewalls and switches, though it is exploring whether to salvage its fixed wireless broadband business. Most critically, the company’s cloud management service (cnMaestro Cloud) is set to shut down…
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Australia’s population growth will rely on migration as deaths surpass births
Australia is heading towards a historic demographic shift where deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s for the first time, fundamentally changing how the nation grows. This marks a significant turning point that will reshape Australia’s economic and social landscape, ending the era where natural increase has been the primary driver of population expansion and…
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More Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years as major report predicts future of lower growth
Australia’s government has released its seventh intergenerational report, which projects that deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s due to falling fertility rates and an ageing population. This represents a fundamental shift in Australia’s demographic structure and signals major challenges for managing the economy and public services over the next four decades. The report forecasts…
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Ukraine hits Moscow as PM prepares Trump talks, Iran shadows budget
Ukraine’s drone attack has left Moscow ablaze, killing at least two. The Prime Minister prepares his debut meeting with President Trump as Iran tensions threaten to stoke inflation.
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Guide to installing Sonos speakers with the S2 app
Sonos speaker setup is now relatively straightforward through the improved S2 app, despite the company’s troubled 2024 software update. Users need the app, a Sonos account and a speaker and mobile device connected to the same Wi-Fi network; the app then detects the speaker and guides them through connecting it and assigning it to a…
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Blizzard developer says World of Warcraft: Forever’s beta numbers are the “craziest” he’s seen in 17 years
World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard’s vanilla-flavoured spin-off, exceeded expectations during its beta testing this week with record-breaking player numbers. The unexpected surge in players caused server disconnections and lag, though Blizzard resolved the issues by the end of the day. The strong response has excited the development team, with Classic lead developer Josh Greenfield describing…
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Bournemouth v Liverpool: Premier League – live
Bournemouth and Liverpool meet in a Premier League fixture where both sides have struggled with mixed starts following World Cup disruption and tactical transition. The match exemplifies the modern Premier League’s competitive unpredictability, where exceptional talent concentration, substantial investment, and advanced analytics mean any team can credibly challenge any other, making outcomes difficult to predict.…