Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek struggles to obtain advanced computer chips from NVIDIA. American trade restrictions block the flow of high-end processors to mainland China. The export controls target NVIDIA's H20 AI accelerator chips that power machine learning systems. DeepSeek needs these chips to develop its next AI model called R2. Company leader Liang Wenfeng expresses dissatisfaction with the new model's current performance.
The chip shortage prevents Chinese cloud computing companies from running the R2 system. DeepSeek achieved major success with its previous R1 model that caused NVIDIA stock prices to fall. Investors had expected strong results from the follow-up R2 release. The company cannot announce a...
Philips released a new gaming monitor that costs just 209 pounds. The Evnia 27M2N3501PA targets budget-conscious gamers who want quality displays. The company designed this 27-inch screen for people who cannot afford expensive gaming monitors. Most high-end displays cost around 1000 dollars. This monitor fills a gap for affordable gaming equipment.
The screen delivers sharp 2560x1440 pixel resolution on its 27-inch display. HDR10 technology makes colors more vibrant during gaming sessions. The monitor covers 95 percent of the DCI-P3 color range for accurate color reproduction. Gamers can push the refresh rate up to 260 hertz for smooth motion. The 0.3 millisecond response time reduces input lag during competitive play.
Adaptive-Sync...
AMD researchers developed a new method that cuts graphics card memory use when creating digital trees. The technique reduces memory consumption from 34.8 gigabytes down to just 51 kilobytes. This represents a reduction of 600,000 times the original amount. The breakthrough addresses one of gaming's most challenging rendering problems. Computer-generated trees require massive amounts of data storage because of their complex shapes.
The company's approach generates trees as needed rather than storing complete models ahead of time. Graphics processors follow specific rules to build tree structures during gameplay. AMD calls this system work graphs because it divides tasks among different processing units. Each unit handles small parts of...
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk wants to make a spinoff series after the show ends Friday. The new show would explore what happened during the three years between the first and second seasons. Hwang said the spinoff would follow recruiters and other characters outside the deadly games. He already has ideas about what these people did during that time period. The creator stressed that Player 456's main story will finish completely with season three.
Hwang confirmed the third season serves as the final chapter for the main character Gi-hun. He did not reveal whether the player survives or dies at the end. The creator said viewers will understand the story has reached its conclusion after watching. He left open the possibility of...
Emergency crews battled flames at a South African Breweries facility Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out at the Baragwanath depot located in Soweto. Firefighters successfully stopped the blaze from spreading to other areas. Officials confirmed the incident happened at an outdoor storage area where crates were kept. The main brewery building escaped damage from the fire.
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services teams arrived quickly at the scene. Workers focused their efforts on the outdoor crate storage section of the depot. The flames did not reach the primary structure or any materials stored inside the main facility. Emergency responders prevented the fire from causing more serious damage to the property.
No one suffered...
Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has apologized to Advocate Terry Motau. She admitted to using his name for a board selection committee without asking him first. The minister spoke with Motau about his role in choosing people for education training authority boards. She reversed all the appointments after people complained about political connections. Nkabane said she wanted to clear up any confusion about what happened.
Motau had refused to take part in the selection process last week. He said the minister put his name on the committee even though he told her he could not do the job. The advocate learned about his supposed appointment from news reports. He explained that officials never gave him proper...
Kaizer Chiefs revealed their second Toyota Cup opponent Tuesday afternoon. The South African club will battle Asante Kotoko from Ghana at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The match takes place one week after Chiefs return from their Netherlands training camp. Jessica Motaung from Chiefs marketing department welcomed the Ghanaian visitors. She said the tournament brings African football teams together.
Asante Kotoko brings impressive credentials to the competition. The club has won more than 50 major trophies across their history. They captured two CAF Champions League titles and 25 domestic league championships. Last season Kotoko placed third behind Bibiani Gold Stars. The team finished just five points away from the Ghana Premier League title...
Gauteng officials plan to share forensic investigation findings with the public after 88 government workers faced disciplinary action. The workers misused state resources and faced consequences for their actions. Provincial leaders made the announcement Wednesday during a press conference. The investigations started back in 2016 and looked at many different problems. Officials found evidence of fraud, buying irregularities and threats against people.
The Health Department took up the biggest part of the investigation results. Officials completed 47 different forensic reports about wrongdoing across the province. The Health Department accounted for 16 of those reports, more than any other government section. This department also...
South African workers earned less money for the third month straight during May 2025. BankservAfrica released data showing average take-home pay fell to R17,296 last month. The amount dropped 1.3 percent from April when workers received R17,532. Economists blame slow economic growth and global tensions for the decline. About 3.8 million salary earners across the country faced reduced income.
Workers still earn more compared to May 2024 when average pay reached only R15,903. The economy stalled during the first quarter of 2025 as Middle East conflicts created uncertainty worldwide. Companies and families delayed spending decisions because of lower confidence levels. Independent economist Elize Kruger said volatile conditions make 2025...
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