President Emmerson Mnangagwa demoted Obert Mpofu from his powerful Secretary General role to a lesser ICT position within Zanu PF's leadership structure. Party officials suspect Mpofu possessed inside knowledge about a recent corruption dossier that named high-ranking government figures. Jacob Mudenda, formerly the Speaker of the National Assembly, assumed Mpofu's former responsibilities as the new Secretary-General.
Party activist Tonderai Chidawa accused Mpofu of failing to maintain unity among fractured membership ranks. Chidawa questioned why the dossier omitted Mpofu's name, despite naming other officials, such as Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei. Grassroots supporters across Matebeleland provinces celebrated the...
One More Level develops Valor Mortis as their next project after completing the Ghostrunner series. The studio shifts from cyberpunk aesthetics to a fantasy interpretation of 19th-century Europe. Publishers Lyrical Games and One More Level presented this first-person action Soulslike at Gamescom 2025. The developers schedule a playtest from October 6 through 13 for PC users who register via Steam or Discord platforms.
The demonstration will feature the opening chapter alongside a boss encounter and initial upgrade systems. PlayStation and Xbox versions enter development while the playtest remains exclusive to PC.
Chinese memory manufacturer YMTC expands operations beyond NAND flash production into DRAM manufacturing. The company is targeting high-bandwidth memory development to address domestic supply shortages affecting the production of artificial intelligence chips. Beijing faces a critical shortage of HBM following the expansion of US export restrictions, which have limited access to specialized memory components. State-backed YMTC responds to the nation's urgent semiconductor manufacturing needs.
The manufacturer develops through-silicon via packaging technology, which is essential for stacked memory die connections. YMTC collaborates with domestic DRAM producer CXMT to leverage 3D stacking expertise for joint HBM production initiatives...
Sony prepares to release an updated PlayStation 5 Pro model across European markets by September 30. Industry insider billbil-kun from Dealabs reports that hardware revision CFI-7121 will feature enhanced energy efficiency while maintaining identical pricing at 799.99 euros. The upgraded console retains the current 2TB storage capacity and external design elements from existing units. Japanese certification documents validate the existence of this new revision alongside the recently launched Digital Edition CFI-2000 model.
European consumers can expect availability within days based on the reliable source's previous accurate predictions. The hardware improvements focus solely on power consumption optimization rather than performance...
Konami announced October 30, 2025 as the launch date for Fox Hunt multiplayer during the Metal Gear Production Hotline presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2025. This multiplayer component will expand Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, which released in August following the mode's initial June reveal. The developer designed Fox Hunt to emphasize stealth gameplay where players use environmental camouflage against opponents. This approach differs significantly from the original Metal Gear Solid 3 multiplayer experience.
The company confirmed that Fox Hunt will not support crossplay functionality at launch. Players must rely on platform-specific matchmaking when the mode becomes available. Konami also distributed a survey during the Tokyo...
Verizon begins activating standalone 5G technology for consumers in Redwood City, California, according to Dell'Oro Group director Dave Bolan. The telecommunications company previously relied on non-standalone 5G systems that depend on existing 4G infrastructure. Standalone networks operate independently from legacy systems, delivering reduced latency and faster response times. This technology enables advanced features like network slicing for dedicated bandwidth allocation.
The carrier deploys SA across two frequency bands for comprehensive coverage. Low-band 850 MHz provides wide-area connectivity while mid-band 3700 MHz delivers enhanced speeds. Testing with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra devices recorded download speeds approaching 977...
Geekerwan conducted gaming benchmarks on the OnePlus 15 smartphone featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The device competed directly with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max across multiple mobile gaming titles. Testing occurred on Honkai Impact 3rd, Wuthering Waves, Honor of Kings, and Delta Force at various resolutions. Performance metrics demonstrated comparable frame rates between the two flagship devices.
The OnePlus 15 maintained steady thermal management during extended gaming sessions. Power consumption remained competitive against rival smartphones equipped with different processors. Temperature readings stayed within acceptable ranges across all tested applications. The device achieved frame rates approaching its...
Apple tests compatibility features for non-Apple smartwatches through its iOS 26.1 beta release. Code analysis reveals Notification Forwarding capabilities that would send iPhone alerts to Samsung Galaxy Watch or Google Pixel Watch devices. The system permits connection to one external device while disabling Apple Watch notifications to prevent duplication. AccessoryExtension framework appears designed to enhance third-party accessory communication protocols.
European Union Digital Markets Act regulations may drive these compatibility changes. Apple faces similar pressure from United States authorities regarding ecosystem openness. The company appears to address regulatory concerns through preemptive software modifications. Current...
ASRock partners with Capcom to create a special graphics card based on Monster Hunter Wilds. The RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds Edition displays Arkveld monster artwork on its backplate and shroud. This limited release transforms the standard Steel Legend design with game-themed visual elements and custom RGB lighting systems.
Technical specifications match the reference model with 2400 MHz game clock speeds and 2970 MHz boost frequencies. The card uses triple-fan cooling technology with specialized heatpipes for temperature management. ASRock has not announced pricing details for this collector-focused graphics card that targets both gaming enthusiasts and franchise fans.
