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• GTA 5's Trevor wants to return for GTA 6 so he can die at the beginning of the game
• Steve Ogg thinks it would be "fun" if Trevor appeared and was killed to "pass the torch" on to the next playable character
• Although, as far as Ogg is aware, Trevor won't be returning for GTA 6

Steve Ogg, the actor who plays Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto 5, wants his character to die in Grand Theft Auto 6.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Ogg touched on the possibility of Trevor returning to the popular franchise and even offered his idea of what it could look like.

"It would be fun if Trevor appeared in it just to be killed at the beginning," Ogg said, a pitch which seems to be a callback to how Trevor killed GTA 4's Johnny Kleibitz at the start of GTA 5.

However, as far as Ogg is aware, his iconic character isn't returning in GTA 6.

"I think that would be cool, because it also acknowledges the fans of like, 'Hey, thank you.' Pass the torch, stomp Trevor's head in, and sort of put an end to that and allow a new generation to take over," he added.

GTA 6 was officially announced in December 2023 alongside a reveal trailer, which confirmed long-time rumors that the game will feature two playable protagonists, Lucia and Jason.

The game is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. There's no word on a potential PC version just yet, but it is scheduled for a Fall 2025 release, according to Take-Two.

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• A suitcase-style turntable with speakers and Zig-Zag branding
• USB in plus Bluetooth, RCA and headphone outs
• $99 (around £79 or AU$159, if you can find one)

There's a long tradition of brands doing weird things for publicity, and for every Elon Musk stunt that makes you want to push every Tesla into a lake there's a brand that gets it right. And I think Zig-Zag is in the latter category, because it's come up with a rather inspired idea.

If you're not familiar with Zig-Zag, it's a very famous brand of rolling papers – so famous that their product inspired the cover of Dr Dre's 1992 album, The Chronic. And to remind you of that fact (and of course to ensure that you don't forget about Dre), the company has decided to make an – ahem – smokin' record player just in time for the Grammys…

(Image credit: Zig-Zag) The Zig-Zag Record Player: key features

The Zig-Zag Record Player is, as you'd expect, a record player with Zig-Zag branding. It's a suitcase design with the classic logo on top, and it has built-in stereo speakers so you can have music wherever you go. In addition to the turntable there's also a USB port so you can also play digital files without lugging all your vinyl around.

It's a three-speed belt-driven turntable – ideal for all your, er, rap 78s – and it has RCA outputs and a headphone jack too. There's Bluetooth streaming to headphones or powered speakers, and there's even a handle so you can carry it around.

According to Chisto.com, "Nothing beats the sound of spinning a vinyl whilst you’re chilling at dwelling. If you’re restricted on house however maxing out on chill vibes (particularly throughout Dry January), then you definitely want this... It’s the last word improve out of your standard transportable speaker that units the temper in any room with out the cumbersome setup of your typical document participant." Now, I don't know what many of those words mean, in that order, but I think they liked it…

The Zig-Zag Record Player is available now for $99, which is around £79 or AU$159, if you can find it.

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• Sophos report finds firms are worried GenAI flaws could harm their cybersecurity
• 99% claim AI is essential when choosing a provider
• Human-first approach appears to be key, Sophos says

The rise of artificial intelligence is coming at the expense of increased cybersecurity threats, and businesses are struggling to adapt, new research has claimed.

A report from Sophos revealed nine in 10 (89%) IT leaders worry that flaws in generative AI system could harm their businesses’ cybersecurity strategies.

Despite this, almost all (99%) IT leaders now consider AI capabilities essential when selecting a cybersecurity provider in the perfect example of fighting fire with fire.

AI’s role in cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence has given threat actors new powers, turning unskilled attackers into more sophisticated code creators, while making it harder for analysts to trace the origin of threats.

One in five respondents hoped AI will help them improve protection from cyberthreats, with 14% hoping for reduced employee burnout.

It all comes at a cost, though, with four in five believing that new AI tools embedded into their cybersecurity solutions will increase the cost of tools. Still, 87% believe the savings will outweigh the initial costs.

“We have not actually taught the machines to think; we have simply provided them the context to speed up the processing of large quantities of data,” Sophos Global Field CTO Chester Wisniewski said, adding firms should “trust but verify” GenAI tools.

An overwhelming majority (98%) of the companies surveyed now have some form of AI embedded into their cybersecurity infrastructure, but 84% are worried about the pressure to reduce workforces due to an over-reliance on the tech.

Wisniewski added: “The potential of these tools to accelerate security workloads is amazing, but it still requires the context and comprehension of their human overseers for this benefit to be realized.”

Looking ahead, Sophos calls for IT leaders to evaluate AI vendors for things like the quality and source of their training data, to establish measurable outcomes they hope to achieve from AI, and to adopt a human-first approach.

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Last week, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, announced its R1 reasoning model, a breakthrough that changes the world of AI. DeepSeek’s model matches or even surpasses the quality of leading LLMs, but at a fraction of the training and running cost. This essentially commoditized what was once the exclusive domain of tech giants. Along with the model, DeepSeek released a detailed playbook describing how others can replicate their success, dramatically lowering the barriers to entry. 

Apple Just Saved Billions

For the last few years, Apple has been criticized for lagging behind in the “LLM wars.” Analysts and journalists pointed out that while companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta poured billions into building state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs), Apple seemed to be on the sidelines. In fact, some industry insiders went as far as to call Apple’s approach “complacent.” Yet, as it turns out, it just paid off in a way no one expected.

This breakthrough means Apple can now develop competitive AI models without the multi-billion-dollar investments previously required. By staying out of the early stages of the AI arms race, Apple may have saved billions.

Goodbye, OpenAI Partnership

Apple’s perceived weakness in AI pushed it to form a partnership with OpenAI, a move that raised eyebrows across the tech world. Critics questioned the necessity of this alliance, with some calling it a “panic move” to compensate for Apple’s lack of in-house AI capabilities. Elon Musk, for instance, openly criticized the partnership, calling it “creepy spyware” and warning against potential privacy risks.

Now, Apple has a way out. With DeepSeek’s methodologies in hand, Apple no longer needs to rely on OpenAI for cutting-edge AI. They can cheaply develop their own models tailored to their ecosystem without external dependencies. This not only gives Apple the freedom to leave the partnership if they choose but also provides significant leverage in renegotiating terms.

Efficient compute is a key advantage for Apple

Over the past year, it’s become clear that LLMs alone won’t be the ultimate differentiator in AI. Instead, the real value lies in data, user context, UI, and distribution. Apple already excels in these areas, with a massive ecosystem of devices and services that seamlessly integrate into users’ lives. But now, thanks to DeepSeek’s breakthrough, Apple has an even greater advantage. 

DeepSeek’s R1 model is designed for efficient inference, meaning it can run on standard hardware rather than requiring expensive, specialized GPUs. This aligns perfectly with Apple’s strengths. Apple’s devices—from iPhones to Macs—are already optimized for high performance and energy efficiency. With this new capability, Apple can deploy powerful AI models directly on their devices, ensuring user privacy and reducing reliance on cloud-based solutions. 

There have long been rumors that Apple was studying how to run LLMs locally, and now that vision can become a reality. DeepSeek’s innovations make it possible for Apple to deliver state-of-the-art AI experiences without compromising on efficiency or security. For Apple’s users, this means smarter devices that protect their data while delivering unmatched performance. 

Markets React

DeepSeek’s announcement had an impact across the tech industry. Nvidia, a company synonymous with AI hardware, saw its stock plummet by 17%, wiping $589 billion off its market value. Investors reacted to the realization that LLMs no longer require the kind of specialized hardware that Nvidia’s business depends on.

Apple, on the other hand, remained unaffected. Its stock actually grew. Whether it’s caused by investors just moving their investments within a tech sector or whether investors also see that Apple might benefit more than any other company is a question for them. Whatever the reason it is, we live in exciting times and the times become more and more exciting for Apple as well.

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• 51% of British businesses consider data sovereignty “crucial”, report claims
• Nearly equal measures see it as a burden or as an asset, OVHcloud finds
• Data access, handling, storage, and portability are all benefits

New research has revealed the growing need for data sovereignty, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and market competition investigations.

A report from cloud computing giant OVHcloud found half (51%) of British businesses now consider data sovereignty as a crucial part of their data management strategies.

Moreover, three in four (77%) IT decision-makers now say that data sovereignty is more important than it was three years ago.

Data sovereignty is at the heart of building customer trust

Exactly why businesses are so keen on data sovereignty varies, though – two in five (40%) see it as a compliance issue, but more than one-third (36%) said that it involves data access, handling, and storage. A further 28% said sovereignty is related to data portability.

Data sovereignty has gained popularity in recent years following America’s battle with China and investigations into the dominance of American hyperscalers over global cloud markets - in 2024, AWS confirmed it would be supporting European data sovereignty, choosing Germany as its first location.

“Having a robust data sovereignty strategy means that you know who controls your data, where it is, who has access to it, and which regulations it’s subject to," noted OVHcloud multi-cloud evangelist Matt Tebay.

Of the 500 IT decision-makers surveyed, 41% said it’s just something they need to comply with, however, 42% added data sovereignty is important to their customers, and therefore an asset to their business.

“Organisations are increasingly realizing that it’s not simply a cost and regulatory burden, but can build better customer trust, enhance governance, and provide a layer of security and transparency to customers," Tebay added.

“Clearly, the intersection of customer trust, technology, regulation, and commercial considerations can make for a challenging journey, but it’s an important one and like all journeys, the first step is the most important.”

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• OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Gov, built for the US government
• The AI chatbot can help with summarization, translation, and more
• ChatGPT Gov will be able to hand "non-public, sensitive information"

OpenAI has released a new version of ChatGPT, built bespoke for the US government.

ChatGPT ‘Gov’ can be fed "non-public, sensitive information” on secure self-hosted cloud computing platforms, allowing agencies to comply with cybersecurity requirements.

Government workers will be able to create and share custom GPT models for specialised tasks, with the Gov version also deploying an admin console for CIOs and IT teams.

Chat with the Gov

OpenAI claims over 90,000 users from upwards of 3,500 federal, state, and local government agencies have sent over 18 million messages on Chat GPT since 2024 as part of their day-to-day work across AI tools training, basic coding, translation services, and much more.

Visually, the service is similar to ChatGPT enterprise, with the main difference being that ChatGPT Gov can be hosted on internal Microsoft Azure commercial cloud, or Azure Government community cloud infrastructure.

As always, there are legitimate concerns around the security of using AI within government, particularly when entering sensitive information, to which OpenAI refers users to its Usage Policy, which ChatGPT Gov is also subject to.

Demonstrations made to the press by OpenAI solutions engineer Aaron Wilkowitz showed ChatGPT Gov create a five-week plan for a Trump administration employee, which was then analysed by the GPT after the addition of numerous notes. Wilkowitz also demonstrated its translation abilities by having it draft a memo of job plan and then translating it into multiple languages.

ChatGPT Enterprise is currently being subject to Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) testing before it can be used on the types of sensitive data it could be fed if adopted. OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil said (via CNBC) that while there wasn’t a timeline in place for ChatGPT Enterprise’s FedRAMP approval, OpenAI is working with the new administration to cut through some of the red tape.

“I know President Trump is also looking at how we can potentially streamline that, because it’s one way of getting more modern software tooling into the government and helping the government run more efficiently. So we’re very excited about that,” Weil said.

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman reportedly donated $1 million to President Trump’s inauguration fund, alongside OpenAI’s partner company Microsoft, which provides many of the systems, software, and cloud services that the government needs to function.

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• You can now use DeepSeek R1 inside Perplexity Pro
• The model is available with Perplexity on the web and iOS
• You get uncensored results and US-stored data

It's been quite the week for DeepSeek, the Chinese-made open-source AI model that's shot to the top of the app store charts while simultaneously raising privacy concerns. Now the DeepSeek R1 model is available within the Perplexity AI search engine, on US servers and with no censorship.

Announcing the news, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas (via Search Engine Journal) described it as a "phenomenal experience", while also acknowledging that there are limits on query volume – limits Perplexity is working to increase.

And uncensored! https://t.co/vGUG0w1zlo pic.twitter.com/ceGYpLON50January 28, 2025

Perplexity is able to add DeepSeek R1 because it's open-source and freely available to anyone who wants to use it, and the move gets around two key concerns: first that China might censor the results DeepSeek returns, and second that the model would send user data back to the Chinese government.

Srinivas promises that Perplexity has tweaked R1 to keep results uncensored, and that all user interactions are kept secure on US-based servers. The CEO even used the classic test case, a search about Tiananmen Square, to show the AI is uncensored inside Perplexity.

You'll have to go Pro

You can get at DeepSeek R1 from the Perplexity iOS and web apps (Image credit: Future)

To be able to access the DeepSeek R1 model, you'll need to have signed up for a Perplexity Pro account – that'll set you back $20 (about £16 / AU$32) a month or $200 (about £160 / AU$320) a year. A subscription also gives you access to other models, like OpenAI o1.

For the time being at least, you're also going to have to use Perplexity on the web or through the iOS app – the feature hasn't arrived on Android yet. If you do use Perplexity on Android, you can try out the new Perplexity Assistant feature instead.

The arrival and instant success of DeepSeek has seriously disrupted the AI landscape, with US companies such as Nvidia and OpenAI politely praising their new rival while also scrambling to compete with the new R1 model – which can match the best models from the likes of ChatGPT for free, while using less processing power and less energy.

There's no doubt lots more to come from DeepSeek, and from its rivals (and partners). You can find plenty of experts weighing in on what's next, and the best place to keep up to date with the latest developments is at our DeepSeek live blog.

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• Xbox has partnered with Fanta in a new giveaway
• Prizes including a custom Xbox Series X console bundle and Xbox Wireless Controllers are up for grabs
• To enter, you need to scan QR codes on eligible drinks in the Coca-Cola app

Xbox has teamed up with soft drink brand Fanta to give true Fanta lovers the chance to own an exclusive Fanta-themed Xbox Series X or a colorful Xbox Wireless Controller.

The competition will run across the UK until March 25 and in other regions in Europe. To enter, all you need to do is buy an eligible Fanta product and scan its QR code using the Coca-Cola mobile app. There are loads of prizes up for grabs, including 1 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

I’m far more interested in the exclusive Xbox Series X console bundle, however, which decks out the monolithic system in a glorious neon yellow print complete with its own Fanta branding. The bundle also includes a matching Xbox Wireless Controller, with a yellow face plate and blue details.

You could also win one of a handful of Fanta-themed Xbox Wireless Controllers, with designs inspired by popular flavors like tangy lemon and fruit twist.

The competition’s fine print reveals that, in the UK, there will be a total of 1600 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate memberships up for grabs. It’s important to note that they will only be valid for new members and will require a debit or credit card to sign up, which is a bit of a shame.

There will be 15 Xbox Wireless Controllers, available via weekly prize draws, plus two Xbox Series X Console bundles as part of a grand draw. Thankfully, unlike the incredible Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Series X that was up for grabs in a previous promotion, it does seem like this custom console actually works.

All things considered, it seems like a pretty solid giveaway and I will definitely be trying my chances at winning next time I find myself craving a sweet orangey treat.

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