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A deep dive into Nvidia’s Vera CPU and the Olympus cores that power it
Nvidia has detailed Vera, its first fully custom CPU, marking a direct challenge to Intel and AMD in cloud and datacentre computing. The Arm-based processor is intended both to manage GPUs in forthcoming Vera Rubin AI systems and to run AI-agent workloads, with its design focused on reducing processing bottlenecks. Several major cloud providers, including…
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Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’
Gregg Araki, the veteran queer film-maker, has released his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex, a provocative comedy exploring desire and power that he describes as fundamentally queer despite its heterosexual central relationship. The film marks a milestone for the 66-year-old director, who has spent four decades making anarchic, boundary-pushing cinema, as it opens on…
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The 1960s legends Angus Young could never listen to: “Never a lover of the stuff”
Angus Young of AC/DC said he was never drawn to the Beach Boys’ harmony-led sound, describing it as overly sweet and comparing the group’s vocals to an earlier version of the Chipmunks. His comments underline the musical instincts that shaped AC/DC: Young favoured direct, energetic rock and blues over polished vocal arrangements. Young said blues,…
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“Some bands you see and you just know. The Beatles were one. The Stones were one. AC/DC were one”: This is what Lemmy really thought of AC/DC and their legendary singer Bon Scott
Lemmy recalled recognising AC/DC’s potential immediately when he first saw them at a London pub, before they had achieved major commercial success. His assessment matters because it came from an experienced musician who had watched many bands emerge and fade, and because it highlights the early impact of the group’s live performance under singer Bon…
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Nintendo players share their weekend gaming plans
Nintendo Life’s weekly feature asked its contributors and readers what they planned to play over the weekend, with Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia among the most prominent choices. The post is primarily a community discussion, but it also reflects current interest in Nintendo’s games and upcoming releases following a relatively quiet news week. Contributors discussed…
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Two hospitalised with serious injuries after Sheffield three-car crash
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving three cars in Sheffield. The incident is significant because of the severity of the injuries and the number of vehicles involved. The available information does not confirm when or where the crash occurred, what caused it, or the current condition of those…
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How to go bowling for just £1 in Sheffield this summer as generous offer available for six days – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield bowling venue is offering games for £1 on six days during the summer. The promotion could make a typically costly family or social activity more accessible during the school holidays. The offer is time-limited and appears to apply only on specified dates, so customers will need to check the venue’s terms and booking…
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This innocent British citizen has been rotting in a hellhole jail in Dubai for 18 years and none of our politicians have lifted a finger
The article argues that British businessman Ryan Cornelius has been wrongly detained in Dubai for 18 years after a dispute involving a large development loan. It says the United Nations has called for his immediate release, highlighting concerns that his continued imprisonment could amount to a death sentence given his age. Cornelius was arrested at…
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Gus Hamer ‘open’ to Coventry City return as favourite faces Sheffield United fans – coventrytelegraph.net
Gustavo Hamer has indicated he would be open to returning to Coventry City in future, while continuing his career with Sheffield United. The comments will interest Coventry supporters because the midfielder was a key figure before his move to Bramall Lane. Hamer is expected to face his former club’s fans when Sheffield United meet Coventry,…
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Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final
Cameron Norrie’s improved run at the Los Cabos Open ended in a three-set semi-final defeat to defending champion Denis Shapovalov. The loss denies the British number two a chance to reclaim the Mexican title he won in 2021, but reaching the last four marked a recovery after six consecutive defeats. Shapovalov won 6-3 5-7 6-4…