Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype jet successfully broke the sound barrier during a test flight above the Mojave Desert, marking a significant step towards reviving supersonic passenger travel with the planned Overture jet.
Nvidia faced its worst trading day since March 2020, with shares dropping nearly 17% following the release of DeepSeek's cost-effective AI model, sparking a significant market sell-off and raising questions about the future of AI infrastructure spending.
Nvidia's shares fell sharply in premarket trading after Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a competitive AI model, raising concerns over US tech firms' competitiveness and causing a broader tech stock sell-off.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has quickly risen to the top of Apple’s App Store in the US, UK, and China, surpassing ChatGPT and other competitors. Its success challenges the US dominance in the AI industry and raises concerns among global tech giants.
Foreign nationals face significant challenges entering the UK due to technical issues with the new eVisa system, leading to denied boarding and travel disruptions. The Home Office has extended the validity of expired BRPs until 31 March 2025 to ease the transition.
NatWest is set to close 53 branches across the UK between April and June 2025, continuing its adaptation to the increasing preference for digital banking. This move is part of a broader trend in the banking sector, with over 6,000 branches closed since 2015. The bank is investing in digital infrastructure and exploring alternative solutions to ensure customer access to essential services.
Thousands of Three mobile network customers across the UK faced issues making and receiving calls, with some unable to connect to emergency services. The outage, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, has raised concerns about network reliability.
The UK's new eVisa system, replacing physical biometric residence permits, has encountered significant technical issues, causing disruptions for foreign nationals in proving their immigration status, affecting travel, work, and access to essential services.
Three, a major UK mobile network, experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of customers' ability to make or receive calls. The disruption, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, also impacted smaller networks relying on Three's infrastructure. The company has apologized and is investigating issues with emergency service connections.
Brady Corbet’s *The Brutalist* is a critically acclaimed historical epic starring Adrien Brody, exploring themes of survival, art, and the immigrant experience. The film's use of AI technology has sparked debate, adding to its significance in the awards season.