AI shocks scientists with its revolutionary wireless chip designs
Published in AI


Looked strange at first but worked pretty well

AI has stunned researchers by emerging from a smoke filled lab having designed its own complex wireless chips in hours - which would take human engineers weeks.

HP snaps up Humane
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 10:33

HP snaps up Humane


Customers left With $700 Paperweights

The maker of expensive printer ink, HP has stepped in to end the Humane AI Pin debacle, acquiring the struggling startup for $116 million—but with a major catch: the deal does not include Humane’s disastrous AI wearable business.

AI weakens critical thinking abilities
Published in News
Monday, 17 February 2025 12:10

AI weakens critical thinking abilities


Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University report

A new study conducted by boffins at the software king of the world, Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University has found that increased reliance on artificial intelligence tools can lead to a decline in critical thinking skills.

Apple’s Siri overhaul delayed due to poor engineering
Published in News


Can’t get the wood

The fruity cargo cult Apple’s overhyped Siri revamp has ground to a halt because of serious technical difficulties, raising doubts about the company’s ability to deliver on its grand promises.

Reddit makes ten per cent of cash from Google and OpenAI
Published in AI


AI scrapping

Reddit’s latest earnings report revealed that content licensing agreements with artificial intelligence firms Google and OpenAI contribute approximately 10 per cent of its revenue, amounting to around $130 million.

Researcher gives Google Gemini dementia
Published in AI
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 10:10

Researcher gives Google Gemini dementia


By-passes injection defences

Insecurity expert Johann Rehberger has been showing off a novel method to bypass prompt injection defences in Google's Gemini. This method hits the AI’s long-term memory, causing the chatbot to act on false information indefinitely.

US and UK refuse to sign AI declaration at Paris Summit
Published in AI


AI should not be “inclusive and sustainable”

At the landmark AI Summit in Paris, the United States and the United Kingdom diverged from the majority stance by refusing to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial intelligence, which was endorsed by 60 nations, including France, China, India, Japan, Australia, and Canada.

AI, big data and cloud dominate hiring trends
Published in News
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 09:23

AI, big data and cloud dominate hiring trends


GlobalData data report

According to the latest beancounters at GlobalData, the global job market experienced a 1.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2024, with AI, big data, and cloud computing emerging as key drivers of hiring trends.

Apple begins mass production of M5 chip
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:13

Apple begins mass production of M5 chip


Tame Apple Press holds its breath

Fruity Cargo cult Apple has begun mass-producing its M5 chip for its Mac series and iPad.

Super Micro says Nvidia’s Blackwell is on the way
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Nvidia shares rebound

Shares in Nvidia picked up after a key partner, Super Micro Computer, said its new AI data centre systems powered by Nvidia’s advanced Blackwell chips are ready to ship.