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Massive data centre demands could lead to power blackouts, warns Ireland’s utilities regulator

Data centres are putting a potentially unsustainable strain on the nation’s electricity grid, Ireland’s utilities watchdog has warned. The situation has become so bad that Ireland’s Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has warned in a consultation paper that the nation could face rolling blackouts if the situation isn’t rectified. The prospect of extended blackouts […]

Nvidia acquires AV mapping company DeepMap to bolster its DRIVE platform

Nvidia is acquiring autonomous vehicle mapping company DeepMap to bolster the capabilities available of its DRIVE software. DeepMap’s technology utilizes crowdsourced data from vehicle sensors to build high-definition maps that update continuously as the car drives.  Ali Kani, vice president and general manager of Automotive at Nvidia, said DeepMap has “a proven track record and […]

2017 BMW 2-series Review, Pricing, and Specs

Overview Compact, solid, nimble, and quick, the 2-series is a link back to when BMWs felt as if they were designed exclusively to delight enthusiastic drivers. The 2-series comes in two flavors: the zesty 248-hp 230i and the jalapeño-hot 335-hp M240i, both available in coupe or convertible body style. With optional manual transmissions, well-executed automatics, […]