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AI demand to push memory fab spending past USD $50bn
Memory makers are set to spend more than USD $50 billion on 300mm fab equipment in 2026 as AI demand drives HBM and DDR5 capacity.

Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
The 11th Century embroidery will go on display at the British Museum for 10 months from September.

Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.

Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure
Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

Two free fan-made Pokémon games every fan should know about
If you’ve finished the latest Pokémon game and still want more–or you just simply can’t get enough of those adorable pocket monsters–then I’ve got two fan-made projects worth checking out. They scratch two very different Pokémon itches, and both are free to play: Pokémon Showdown: All killer, no filler Pokémon Showdown lets...

I tested the Ryzen AI 400 for battery life. AMD, we have a problem
AMD’s Ryzen mobile processors appear in about a third of all productivity laptops sold today. So, how does the Ryzen AI 400, AMD’s latest mobile processor, actually hold up in real-world battery tests? Well, the results aren’t encouraging. If you’ve followed my earlier tests, you know that our traditional metric—looping a...

Jamf launches AI governance for Mac as usage rises
Rising use of desktop AI tools on managed Macs is forcing IT teams to tighten controls, reporting and compliance oversight across devices.

I love the PC, but I’m no longer a fan of Windows
Anyone installing Windows 11 from scratch today will quickly realize that the operating system no longer wants to be just an operating system. Even during setup, you have to click your way through numerous prompts. Microsoft account, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, location sharing, diagnostic data, personalized advertising — time and again...

Claude subscribers are furious over Fable’s new restrictions
After nearly three weeks in a government-imposed limbo, Anthropic’s powerful Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models are going back online. But irate Claude subscribers are now learning that their already brief availability window for Fable will be curtailed even further. Fable 5 is slated to return today, July 1, according to...

BBC radio host Eddie Nestor to step away for cancer treatment
Eddie Nestor confirms he will be away from the station for a period while he receives chemotherapy.

Big Tech's first half was a story of hardware versus software

Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.

How a MiniLED TV could be your next gaming monitor
For a number of years, the perceived wisdom has been that a TV is great for watching shows, movies and playing games on a console, while the PC gamer needs a specialised monitor due to speed, connectivity and picture quality demands. This may have been true once, but the modern...

Your Windows PC is at risk if you’re missing these security certificates
You’ve probably seen countless warnings lately about Windows and expiring Secure Boot certificates. Why? Some PCs haven’t gotten the updates yet—and won’t unless you take action. That’s the first problem. The second? Even if you do prep your machine appropriately, you may not get the new certificates immediately. Here’s what you should...

Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74: spouse
The lead singer of the disco group behind the hit song Y.M.C.A. died after a "short, but aggressive illness".