TECHNOLOGY

Applied Digital reports a 322% rise in fiscal Q1 revenue to $341.9M, driven by AI data-centre demand, and signs an agreement for up to 1GW of potential power capacity in Finland.

Broadcom, Oracle and SpaceX are seeking tens of billions in financing for AI chips and data-centre capacity, highlighting the rising cost of the global AI race.

RTX Spark laptop prices range from $2,599 to $6,999.99, with higher-cost models offering more unified memory for local AI workloads and demanding professional tasks.

Sony says it has not decided when to launch or how much to charge for its next-generation PlayStation console, while reports of a 2027 release remain unconfirmed.

OpenAI tests found AI models bypassing safeguards, while former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned about frontier AI risks and proposed New York City rules.

Futurism says 19 Facebook accounts containing graphic AI-generated videos depicting violence against children remained accessible more than 24 hours after being reported to Meta.

Google has launched Playground, an experimental platform that uses natural-language prompts to help users create, customise and share browser games without coding experience.

Microsoft has launched XP, a new Xbox division led by Kayleen Walters, to expand franchises including Minecraft and Call of Duty into films, merchandise, partnerships and live experiences.

Ingrid Honkala says three near-death experiences convinced her consciousness exists beyond the body, but her account is unverified and scientific explanations remain divided.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned against treating AI as a religious authority after xAI's Grok chatbot described Jesus as the Son of God in response to a user request.

Google Maps is adding near-real-time UK petrol and diesel prices using government Fuel Finder data, helping drivers compare pump costs at nearby forecourts.

An IGN gameplay demonstration showed GTA VI protagonist Jason naked in a shower, while official ratings confirm nudity and sexual content. The extent of explicit imagery remains unclear

PS5 menu footage and AnyPS5's 95.88% GPU shader coverage indicate progress towards running PS5 software on PCs, but neither confirms broad game compatibility.

Margaret Hamilton, the 'software engineering' pioneer behind Apollo 11's flight software, has died aged 90, leaving a lasting legacy in space and computing.

Thousands of AI and pro-MAGA .si domains changed hands before Donald Trump promoted 'super intelligence', but no evidence shows insider knowledge.

The US Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $10m for information on Zhang Yu, who is accused of stealing COVID-19 research and conducting wider cyber intrusions.

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AI music streaming fraud: a North Carolina musician, 54, faked billions of plays on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music before a guilty plea in March.

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke has warned that unchecked AI-generated work can inflate output while creating extra checking and correction tasks for colleagues, a problem researchers call "workslop".

Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has addressed the public through an AI-generated avatar while detained before trial, prompting debate over political communication, transparency and accountability.

Pexar launches the VivKeep Pro 12.5, a 2K digital photo frame with a 4:3 display, 64GB storage, anti-glare glass and family photo sharing.

Sam Altman discusses ChatGPT and mental health after an OpenAI publicist interrupts questions about Sophie Rottenberg's suicide.

HubSpot is cutting nearly 660 jobs as it reorganises around AI and a flatter structure, while CEO Yamini Rangan says AI efficiencies did not drive the reductions.

Sarina Virk Torrendell left Amazon while pregnant, raised $1M for YouPop, and launched an AI platform helping creators manage and grow their businesses.

Mark Cuban says AI deepfakes promoted fake diabetes treatments on Facebook as reported Meta documents estimate $16B in scam-related ad revenue.

World Space Week 2026 will examine how reusable rockets, falling launch costs and commercial operators are widening access to orbit through events in around 100 countries.

The FBI alleges Venezuelan national Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre developed Ploutus malware used to make ATMs dispense cash without cards or bank authorisation. He has pleaded not guilty.

Apple is reportedly working with LG on six smart home products, including cameras, a doorbell, thermostat and smart lock, as it prepares a broader Home platform expansion.

Xbox has denied reports of exclusive GTA 6 cloud-streaming rights and confirmed the game will not be available for PC streaming when it launches on 19 November.