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Harry Potter nerds have forced an undersea cable to be moved to avoid Dobby the house elf's grave, now runs close…
An undersea power cable linking the UK and Ireland was rerouted after Harry Potter fans protested that it would run through the fictional grave site of Dobby the house elf. The cable was moved from Freshwater West beach in Wales, a filming location for Dobby's death scene and a site of a fan-made memorial. While the fictional grave was avoided, the cable now runs closer to a site of actual Bronze Age archaeological significance.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities in seven US states were reportedly targeted by cyberattacks. The nature of the attacks and the specific states affected have not yet been disclosed.
Xbox Live’s Extended Network Outage Was “Unacceptable”, Says CTO
Xbox division CTO Scott Van Vliet apologized for a 15-hour network outage that prevented users from accessing games and services. The extended downtime was caused by an external licensing service failure, which cascaded into broader issues. Microsoft plans to improve its infrastructure to prevent similar incidents and increase transparency with users.
Not all tech survives solar storms, here's what's most at risk
The article discusses the potential impact of solar storms on technological infrastructure. It highlights that not all technology is equally resilient, and certain systems are more vulnerable to disruptions caused by phenomena like the northern lights.
'We would need to shut off power for half the country': Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya data center project…
Microsoft's plans for a $1 billion data center in Kenya have stalled due to disagreements over annual payments between the company and the Kenyan government. While Microsoft and its partner G42 sought guaranteed annual payments, the government could not meet the requested amount. Despite the roadblock, Kenyan officials state that talks are ongoing and the project is not withdrawn, suggesting a need for further structuring of the data center's scale.
NVIDIA (NVDA) announces AI partnership with Corning (GLW)
NVIDIA and Corning have announced a new partnership focused on improving artificial intelligence infrastructure within the United States. This collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise to advance AI capabilities.
Morning Metaverse
A crucial undersea cable in Taiwan has been severed by an old shipwreck, according to Tom's Hardware. This incident follows Polymarket "long shot" bets on military action, more than half of which have reportedly paid off.
Out of the Blue
A crew is working on the road in front of the BlueTower to address the hazard that roadside trees pose to overhead electrical wiring. The work is intended to mitigate potential risks associated with the trees and the power lines.
Pramono Ngaku Masih Fight soal Venue Konser BTS di Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is actively working to secure the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) as a venue for a BTS concert, expressing a strong desire for the K-pop group to perform there. He is also considering the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium as an alternative. Challenges regarding transportation access and parking are being addressed, with plans to integrate JIS with public transport and utilize Ancol for parking.
OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan
OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK project, an AI infrastructure initiative with NVIDIA aimed at building sovereign computing capabilities in the United Kingdom. The company cited high energy costs and regulatory issues as reasons for the delay, stating that it will proceed when conditions are more favorable for long-term investment. OpenAI still sees significant potential for the UK's AI future and continues to explore the project.
Morning Safety Dance
Iran-linked hackers are reportedly targeting US energy and water infrastructure, while NHS Scotland-linked domains have been compromised to push inappropriate content. These incidents highlight ongoing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and digital domains.
Sony job ad suggests PSN voice chat rebuild could be underway
Sony is reportedly looking to rebuild its PlayStation Network voice chat system, as indicated by a job listing for a server-side engineer. The role emphasizes designing new server architecture for a multi-platform rollout across console, PC, and mobile, suggesting a significant overhaul rather than a minor update.
