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Scientists just pushed superconductors beyond their usual current limit
Scientists successfully pushed superconductors beyond their typical current limits using picosecond-duration electrical pulses, revealing fundamental properties normally masked by vortex motion and heating effects.
Plaque to honour Bristol scientist who led Beagle 2 Mars mission
A museum plaque honoring Bristol scientist Professor Colin Pillinger was unveiled at the M Shed, recognizing his leadership of the Beagle 2 Mars probe, the first European spacecraft to land on Mars.
Lululemon stock plunges 20% on disappointing earnings and outlook
Lululemon shares plunged 20% in premarket trading after the apparel retailer reported declining revenue and comparable sales, along with reduced full-year guidance.
World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported record August revenue of $16.35 billion, up 53.3% year-over-year, driven by strong artificial intelligence chip demand.
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Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang stated there is virtually no chance artificial intelligence will lead to human extinction by 2030, characterizing extinction predictions as irresponsible scaremongering not grounded in science.
These are the first five Googlebook laptops
Google and partners launched five Googlebook laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, priced from $899 to $1,299. Preorders begin today with retail availability on October 4th.
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo
Vivo unveiled its X500 flagship phones in China, featuring a new Sony image sensor with 17 stops of dynamic range and support for 4K 240fps video recording.
Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism
Meta blocked promotional ads for a Barcelona theatre’s stage adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s feminist essay, citing restrictions on content discussing civil rights and social reform.
Stop relying on chatbots for customer care, UK service providers urged
Citizens Advice urges UK service providers to guarantee customers the right to speak with humans, citing research showing chatbots waste time, cause stress, and delay problem resolution for over half of users.
GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
GM announced new software featuring updated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for upcoming Silverado and Sierra trucks, clarifying that phone mirroring remains available in gas-powered vehicles despite earlier removing it from electric models.
Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife plan to donate $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Oregon, funding women’s health initiatives and cardiovascular care across the state.
The Bank of England is shaking up its bond sales – why does it matter?
The Bank of England announced changes to its quantitative tightening programme, planning to sell government bonds directly to the Treasury rather than seeking private-sector buyers, with a final decision expected in April.
John Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
UK Chancellor John Healey will push the EU to include Britain in its “Made in Europe” industrial protection scheme at a Dublin meeting Friday, warning against new trade barriers.
Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
British Steel costs £1.3m daily to operate after government takeover, with spending watchdogs warning of mounting expenses and demanding clarity on the company’s future viability.
Thames Water’s £10bn rescue deal should be rejected – MPs
UK lawmakers have called for rejecting a £10bn takeover proposal for Thames Water, the nation’s largest water company, suggesting temporary government administration instead.
Retail sales bounce back in Great Britain amid brighter signs for economy
Retail sales in Great Britain rose unexpectedly by 0.5% in August, defying analyst forecasts and marking a significant rebound from the previous month’s decline.