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NVIDIA CEO says your computer science degree is now worthless
NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang advises university students to pursue physical sciences education for future career opportunities. The technology leader believes Physical AI represents the next trillion-dollar market opportunity beyond current generative artificial intelligence applications. Physical sciences encompass physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related fields that study non-living systems. Huang suggests these academic disciplines will become essential as companies develop humanoid robots for workplace automation. Physical AI systems require understanding of real-time movement prediction and behavioral modeling to replace human workers effectively. Software engineering fields have experienced reduced demand as artificial...
AMD's elusive Ryzen 5 7600X3D chip finally appears in the UK
AMD expands retail distribution for its Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor beyond initial limited markets. The budget gaming chip previously sold exclusively through MicroCenter stores in America and Mindfactory outlets in Germany. LambdaTek lists the processor at £299 for British consumers seeking affordable X3D technology. This marks the fourth global region where buyers can purchase the specialized gaming processor. The six-core processor operates at reduced frequencies compared to standard variants while delivering superior gaming performance. Base and boost speeds reach 4.1 and 4.7 gigahertz respectively versus the 7600X model's 4.7 and 5.3 gigahertz ratings. Additional L3 cache through 3D V-Cache technology compensates for lower clock...
Zephyr's new flagship GPU is a clone of AMD's Radeon Vega VII
Chinese graphics card producer Zephyr revealed a new flagship model that pays homage to AMD's Radeon Vega VII through visual design elements. The company showcased the product on its Bilibili channel, demonstrating how manufacturers draw inspiration from previous generation hardware aesthetics. Zephyr incorporated the classic triple-fan cooling configuration and maintained the grey color scheme that made the original Radeon card distinctive. The manufacturer developed custom 102mm double ball bearing fans with curved blades to enhance air pressure while minimizing operational noise. Small branding details mirror the original design, though Zephyr adapted these elements for its identity. The graphics card features a minimalist shroud...
After 2042's failure, EA bets all on a Battlefield 6 July reveal
Electronic Arts appears ready to showcase Battlefield 6 through a dedicated three-day promotional event scheduled for late July. Content creators have received advance materials suggesting the publisher will host its reveal presentation rather than participate in Gamescom 2025. The demonstration will mirror previous franchise launches with developer presentations followed by live gameplay sessions for attendees. Industry sources point to July 29 as the likely announcement date with a public beta testing phase potentially following shortly after. Four development teams collaborate on the ambitious project spanning DICE, Motive Studios, Criterion Games, and Ripple Effect Studios. Electronic Arts reportedly allocated a massive $400...
ASRock's monstrous X870E Taichi OCF targets overclocking records
ASRock expanded its motherboard portfolio with five additional X870 and X870E chipset models targeting different market segments. The manufacturer released the flagship X870E Taichi OCF featuring a robust 22+2+1 power phase VRM configuration designed for extreme overclocking performance. This premium board utilizes one DIMM per channel architecture to maximize memory speeds and delivers advanced connectivity through USB4 ports and WiFi 7 technology. The X870 Taichi Creator serves as a mid-range alternative with an 18+2+1 power phase VRM setup while maintaining high-end features such as 10GbE networking. Budget-conscious builders can select the X870 Pro-A WiFi model that provides 16+2+1 power phases alongside WiFi 7 support for...
Water crisis looms for Harare as Morton Jaffray plant goes dark
Harare authorities will suspend operations at Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Works No. 1 between July 18 and 20, 2025. Maintenance crews plan to clean and service the water storage facilities over three days. North-eastern residential areas, such as Greendale, Mandara, Chikurubi, and Chisipite, face water shortages. Eastern communities, including Mabvuku, Tafara, Zimre Park, Epworth, and Ventersburg, will experience similar disruptions. Municipal officials expressed regret for the inconvenience and encouraged residents to prepare adequately while conserving available water supplies.
Boniface Mwangi disappears one day after suing Kenya's government
Hussein Khalid, chief executive of VOCAL Africa, expressed alarm about activist Boniface Mwangi's location after his reported detention. Khalid stated that Mwangi became untraceable when authorities lost sight of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations vehicles during traffic. Officials at DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road denied having Mwangi when contacted. His current location remains unknown despite ongoing searches by concerned parties. Police officers detained Mwangi at his Machakos residence earlier that day. His wife, Njeri Mwangi, verified the arrest and reported that authorities confiscated electronic equipment. Officers accused him of terrorism and arson activities, according to family statements. Khalid confirmed he was...
After 13 years, Kenya finally pays Sh16M for election horrors
Kenya's government delivered Sh16 million to four survivors of post-election sexual violence. The compensation represents the nation's first official payment for conflict-related sexual violations. Authorities made the payment thirteen years after survivors filed their legal case. The High Court ordered reparations in 2020 following Petition 122 of 2013. Eight survivors originally brought the landmark case against the state. Human rights groups celebrated the historic payment as a significant step toward accountability. The compensation covers only principal amounts while interest remains outstanding. Four additional petitioners continue waiting for their court-ordered payments. Organizations demand broader reforms to prevent future...
New Africa clock reveals 40% of employed youth live in poverty
World Data Lab and Mastercard Foundation created the Africa Youth Employment Clock to track employment trends among people aged 15-35 across the continent. The tool analyzes labor market data from 54 African countries and provides forecasts through 2030. Currently, 23.6 million young Africans remain unemployed, representing 4.5 percent of the demographic. Projections indicate this figure will reach 27 million by 2030. Data reveals agricultural employment continues declining while construction and service sectors expand. Kenya demonstrates strong educational achievement, with 80 percent of youth completing secondary school compared to Africa's 46 percent average. The clock identified concerning patterns where 111.6 million young people...

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