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FromSoftware teases Dark Souls FMC project and Duskbloods Switch 2
FromSoftware advances development on a mysterious multiplatform title set for potential 2026 release. MP1st reports reveal the Japanese studio simultaneously manages several projects beyond their latest Elden Ring Nightreign updates and Nintendo Switch 2 title The Duskbloods. The undisclosed venture carries the codename FMC and has reached advanced production stages. Development sources suggest the project targets completion by next year barring unforeseen complications. Traditional FromSoftware naming conventions link F-prefixed codenames to Dark Souls and Armored Core franchises. Studio president Hidetaka Miyazaki previously declared the Dark Souls series concluded, suggesting any new entry would likely emerge as either a franchise...
Opiyo Wandayi says Kalonzo Musyoka will join Ruto and Odinga in BBG
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi sparked controversy by predicting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka would join President William Ruto's administration before the 2027 elections. Wandayi made these comments while launching rural electricity projects in Kitui South on Friday. The cabinet secretary praised the former vice president's leadership abilities and emphasized his potential government contributions. Wandayi also supported Raila Odinga's proposed talks between different generations to address national tensions. He criticized opponents of these discussions as saboteurs working against Kenya's interests. Kalonzo immediately rejected Wandayi's statements and denied any plans for political cooperation with Ruto's party. The...
Los Angeles County sheriff training blast kills three deputies
A deadly blast struck a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training center, claiming three lives according to initial reports. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. local time, prompting an immediate emergency response from multiple agencies. Federal investigators arrived at the scene as authorities began piecing together what caused the fatal incident. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that federal agents had deployed to assist with the investigation. She requested prayers for the families of the sheriff's deputies who lost their lives. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the event as horrific while confirming that specialized units had joined the response effort. Arson investigators and bomb squad personnel...
Mwangi and Atuhaire sue Tanzania at the East African Court of Justice
Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire brought legal action against Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the East African Community leadership at the regional court in Arusha. The pair filed the human rights case on July 18 after experiencing what they describe as state-sponsored abduction and torture during a May visit to observe opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial. Unidentified operatives seized them from their Dar es Salaam hotel and detained them at immigration facilities before moving them to undisclosed locations. The petitioners allege Tanzanian authorities subjected them to physical and sexual violence before abandoning them at their respective national borders. Seven civil society organizations...
Speaker Wetangula warns Gachagua against tribal pitch to US diaspora
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for targeting specific ethnic groups during his United States visit. Wetang'ula delivered his criticism while attending women empowerment gatherings across Busia and Kakamega counties. The Speaker argued that political leaders must address all Kenyan communities when representing the nation overseas. Gachagua recently participated in the Ngema festival in Seattle, meeting exclusively with Agikuyu community members. Wetang'ula stressed that such selective engagement threatens diaspora unity. The former Deputy President continues his two-month American tour to mobilize supporters before the 2027 elections. Wetang'ula accused Gachagua of...
AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX shames 7995WX in China test by Napoleon
AMD's latest Threadripper PRO processors deliver massive performance gains over previous generations. The flagship 9995WX processor achieved 173,452 points in Cinebench R23 testing while consuming 840 watts of power. This result represents a 60 percent improvement compared to the older 7995WX model. The chip uses Zen 5 architecture with 96 cores and 192 threads. Performance testing occurred with Precision Boost Overdrive enabled for maximum speeds. The entry-level 9965WX processor also showed strong results during benchmark testing. This 24-core chip scored 60,336 points, delivering 22 percent better performance than its predecessor. The new processor matches the performance of previous 32-core models from the prior generation. AMD...
Nvidia brings smooth motion to RTX 40 series on preview 590 26
NVIDIA enables early access to Smooth Motion technology for RTX 40 series graphics cards through preview driver 590.26. Users must download the experimental software from GitHub since the company has not released official support yet. The feature works similarly to AMD's Fluid Motion technology and operates at the driver level without requiring developer integration. Graphics card owners need NVIDIA Profile Inspector software to activate the performance enhancement tool. Testing reveals significant frame rate improvements across various games with the new driver. PUBG benchmarks demonstrate performance gains reaching 60 percent on RTX 4070 Ti hardware. Players report smoother gameplay experiences despite slight increases in render...
Intel shares climb after Citi cautions short sellers on Q2 results
Intel stock climbed modestly before market opening after Citi warned investors betting against the company might face significant losses. The semiconductor giant has gained 13 percent this year as Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan implements major restructuring efforts. Citi analysts maintained their neutral stance with a 24-dollar price target while predicting potential earnings surprises. The investment bank expects cost reductions and personal computer sales to boost second-quarter results. Christopher Danely from Citi highlighted lower spending on operations and capital investments as key drivers. Short interest has surged dramatically with 128 million shares sold short by June 30, compared with 94.9 million shares a year earlier. Tan...
John Moolenar grills Commerce over Nvidia H20 chip reprieve for China
Washington officials clash over the Trump administration's recent decision to relax export controls on NVIDIA's H20 artificial intelligence chips designed for Chinese markets. The policy reversal follows months of strict licensing requirements that forced the graphics processor company to abandon billions in inventory during April 2025. House Select Committee Chairman John Moolenar demands additional explanations from the Commerce Department regarding the regulatory change. The Republican lawmaker warns that H20 processors contributed to Chinese AI advancement and argues America must prevent advanced technology from reaching Beijing authorities. White House AI advisor David Sacks counters that the chip sales serve broader trade strategy...
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