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Pixel 10 Pro models to feature 480Hz PWM displays for reduced eye strain
Google plans to add new screens to its Pixel 10 Pro phones that should help your eyes feel better during long phone sessions. The company will use special PWM technology that flickers at 480Hz to cut down on eye strain and headaches. This marks the first time Google has put this kind of display into its flagship phones. The screens should also help people sleep better at night after heavy phone use. PWM works differently from regular refresh rates that make scrolling look smooth. Other phone makers have already beaten Google to the punch with much faster PWM speeds. OnePlus 13 devices run at 2,160Hz PWM rates that blow past Google's numbers. HONOR Magic 7 Pro phones go even further with 4,320Hz panels that leave Google's effort looking...
Intel Arrow Lake Refresh is expected to bring higher clocks and improved AI performance
Intel plans to drop their Arrow Lake Refresh chips during the second half of 2025. Tech insiders claim these updated processors will pack faster speeds and smarter AI features. The company wants to squeeze out more performance before their Nova Lake S arrives in 2026. Computer makers expect these refresh chips to deliver modest gains over current models. Gaming fans might feel disappointed since these upgrades probably won't crush AMD's Ryzen 9000 series. The biggest news centers around Intel's new NPU4 technology for artificial intelligence tasks. Current Core Ultra 200S chips only manage 13 NPU TOPS, which falls short of Microsoft's Copilot+ requirements. Arrow Lake Refresh processors will jump to 48 NPU TOPS thanks to the same NPU4...
Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to face limited supply through next spring
Japanese experts say the Nintendo Switch 2 will be tough to find in stores until spring arrives. The gaming console launched on June 6 and might sell around 6 million units during its first month. Two major analysts from different companies shared their thoughts about how well the new device will perform. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda thinks Nintendo could move 20 million units before March 2026 ends. UBS Securities analyst Zhai Yijia expects slightly lower numbers at 18 million units. Both predictions would beat the original Switch sales figures from its early days. Yijia warns that strong early sales might not mean long-term success because the first Switch and PlayStation 5 faced chip shortages that hurt their launch...
Uganda sees mobile and internet surge as digital economy powers ahead
Uganda's mobile phone revolution keeps growing as millions grab smartphones and connect to the internet like never before. The latest government report shows 43.2 million people carry active mobile devices across the country. Nearly 88 percent of Uganda's 49 million citizens can access digital services through their phones. Mobile technology has become the main way most people reach online banking, shopping, education and entertainment. Every business must focus on mobile-first strategies to reach these connected customers. Internet access has spread beyond wealthy urban areas into rural communities nationwide. More than 26.1 million Ugandans actively browse the web each day. Content creators and educators can reach audiences across...
Uganda–Qatar Tourism Expo opens Gulf market doors for Ugandan operators
Uganda made waves at a major tourism event that happened recently across the ocean. NBS TV cameras rolled as Uganda's travel experts met with business people from Qatar during a special expo. The event took place as both countries wanted to create stronger ties between their tourism industries. Ambassador Stephen Chebrot and Deputy Ambassador Muhammad Beswali Kezaala spoke for Uganda at the gathering. Tour companies like WildWaters Lodge and Isra Safaris Africa also showed up to make deals. Qatar sent their top travel planner Hanan Ibrahim to lead talks about bringing more visitors to Uganda. Both sides discussed ways to make Uganda a hot destination for people from Middle Eastern countries. The conversations centered around making...
Uganda raises cigarette taxes ahead of new WHO global health tax push
Uganda jacked up cigarette prices just before health experts around the world started demanding the same thing. The government bumped taxes on soft cap cigarettes from 55,000 to 65,000 shillings per thousand sticks back in June. Hinge lid cigarettes saw their taxes climb from 80,000 to 90,000 shillings for the same amount. Foreign cigarettes got hit even harder with taxes doubling across the board. The timing made Uganda look like fortune tellers who saw the future coming. World Health Organization bosses announced their massive global plan just weeks after Uganda made their move. The health group wants every country to make tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks cost 50 percent more within ten years. They call their scheme the 3 by 35...
Uganda hosts Turkish influencers to boost tourism and strengthen ties
Uganda rolled out the red carpet for famous Turkish social media stars who flew across the world to check out the country. These digital celebrities and travel experts landed for seven days of sightseeing designed to make Turkey fall in love with Uganda. The Uganda Embassy in Turkey put together this special trip to bring more tourists from that nation. Ambassador Nusura Tiperu threw a fancy press conference at Speke Resort to welcome the visitors. She told the influencers their cameras and online followers could change how millions see Uganda. The Turkish stars will explore Uganda's biggest tourist attractions during their stay. Murchison Falls National Park tops their must-see list alongside Queen Elizabeth National Park. Mountain...
Uganda faces a rise in esophageal cancer cases, experts call for early action
Doctors sound alarm bells about a deadly throat cancer attacking more Ugandans each day. Dr. Alfred Jatho from Uganda Cancer Institute warns that esophageal cancer targets the food pipe connecting mouth to stomach. This killer disease sneaks up quietly and strikes before victims realize what hits them. Most patients discover their illness when swallowing food becomes impossible. The cancer usually spreads before doctors can catch it early. Young people face this threat more than ever before according to medical experts. Cancer used to attack mainly people over 40 but younger victims keep showing up at hospitals. The disease puts massive pressure on Uganda's healthcare system as more patients need treatment. Limited hospital resources...
Uganda marks Africa Public Service Day, calls for resilient institutions
Uganda's top government office threw a party for Africa Public Service Day 2025. The Prime Minister's team wanted to show how important government workers are across the continent. This special day happens every year to thank public servants who help build better countries. African leaders use this time to promise they will make government services work better for everyone. The celebration focuses on fixing old problems that have hurt people for many years. Government offices across Africa face huge pressure to serve citizens better. People want services that are fair, honest, and fast. Uganda's leaders know they must change how government works to help more people. The country wants to speed up development and reduce poverty through...
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