Growing demand from AI data centres for memory and storage is reducing supply of DRAM and NAND and pushing up prices, and industry reports say that will affect TVs, soundbars and other consumer AV devices, especially at the budget end.
Coventry is drawing attention for its active arts scene, plentiful green spaces and improving housing, while strong transport links and relative affordability support a balanced city lifestyle.
A family has started a GoFundMe to cover specialist transport, paperwork, veterinary checks and pet-friendly accommodation so their dog can attend a wedding away from home; the campaign has drawn both support and some online criticism.
A man in his 50s was found dead inside a caravan in Helston after a tree fell during Storm Goretti; his sister paid tribute and police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland says Diageo will raise list prices on draught products, with a pint of Guinness up 7c and Guinness 0.0 up 10c from February 2, and that repeated supplier increases are adding pressure on rural pubs.
Octopus Energy began offering domestic solar in 2022 and sells panels, batteries and installation services with warranties and export tariffs; the company estimates a typical payback around nine years and larger savings over 25 years.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Grok will be integrated into Pentagon networks later this month, and he unveiled a new Department of Defense AI acceleration strategy.
Apple and Google announced a multi-year partnership in which Apple's next-generation foundation models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology, and the companies said a Gemini-powered Siri is expected to arrive this year.
Phil runs a range of disability football sessions across Cambridgeshire and is fundraising to buy specialist wheelchair football equipment to expand sessions and form a team.
Wiveliscombe Community Centre has appealed for volunteers to help with Friday coffee mornings, Saturday tabletop sales, DIY tasks and to replace its long-serving secretary; organisers invited interested people to the AGM on January 29 and provided an email contact.
