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Ruparelia Heir Dies in Godzilla Fireball Crash
The Ruparelia family announced Rajiv Ruparelia died Saturday morning from injuries in a car crash on the Entebbe Expressway. His cremation will happen on Tuesday afternoon at the Hindu crematorium in Lugogo. Family members will hold a vigil at their Kololo home until the ceremony. They asked for privacy during their time of grief. They shared a smiling photo of Rajiv with their statement. Rajiv served as Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, a business empire with stakes in real estate, hotels, schools, and banking. He loved motorsports and started his rally team to boost the sport in Uganda. His Nissan GTR sports car hit barriers near the Busabala Flyover and caught fire, killing him instantly. Many people have raised safety...
Gambia Journalists Fight AI Media Takeover
The Gambia Press Union met Friday at the Bakadaji Hotel to mark World Press Freedom Day. GPU President Isatou Keita asked the government to protect reporters' free speech rights. She noted how artificial intelligence changes news from creation to fake videos. She said AI uses content that journalists create without fair pay. Keita explained that the local theme focuses on media freedom with responsibility, as news outlets face ethical problems. She urged reporters to follow journalism ethics but remain free to report the truth. The GPU wants media owners to hire skilled staff with proper pay. Keita worried about The Gambia staying in 58th place globally for press freedom. She pointed out that many young reporters work under poor...
NVIDIA Nightmare Could Send Stock Crashing To 76
Wall Street shows some hope after weeks of gloom, thanks to strong earnings reports. But Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar sees trouble ahead for NVIDIA. His research suggests NVIDIA might lose $9.8 billion in yearly data center sales if spending slows down next year. This equals about 6.45 percent of their total revenue from this part of the business. The $10 billion revenue hit would lower earnings per share by around $0.40. Based on this math, Kumar set a worst-case price target of $76.25 for NVIDIA stock. His best-case target is $126.75, with current prices near $114. NVIDIA recently said it expects up to $5.5 billion in charges during its latest quarter from problems with its China-specific H20 GPU. TechInsights also studied how...
RTX PRO 6000 96GB Beast Gobbles Up Your Cash
NVIDIA sells the RTX PRO 6000 card worldwide for about $10,000. The card features 96 GB of VRAM memory. Shoppers can find it at stores in Europe, North America, and Japan. Prices range from $10,166 at UK stores to $12,391 at some European retailers. A Japanese shop lists it for $11,326. The professional card looks like the RTX 5090 Founders Edition but packs more power. It has 24,064 CUDA cores compared to 21,760 in the RTX 5090. The PRO 6000 triples the memory of regular cards, which makes it perfect for AI work. Small businesses can benefit from its large memory capacity. One user on Reddit received a $5,000 grant from NVIDIA to buy this card. The PRO 6000 doubles the memory of its predecessor, the RTX 6000 ADA. It lets users split...
Apple dares to fold again with iPhone Fold 2
Apple lags behind rivals Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei in making foldable phones. These companies already sell refined devices that will challenge any newcomer. Apple fans will likely stay loyal despite this late market entry. The first iPhone Fold will arrive next fall, with a second version coming in 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. First-generation products always need improvements after real customers use them. Companies can enhance build quality and reduce screen creases with later models. Kuo shared predictions about upcoming iPhones through 2027. The iPhone 17e will launch next spring. The iPhone 18 lineup will see staggered releases across several months. The iPhone 19 lineup will debut with the second foldable iPhone...
Apple Skips iPhone 19e After Two Budget Drops
Apple aims to grab more market share with cheaper iPhone models over the next few years. The iPhone 16e helps Apple reach customers who found previous models too expensive. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to release an iPhone 17e in early 2026, followed by an iPhone 18e in early 2027. Kuo did not mention any plans for an iPhone 19e in 2028. The tech company seems to follow Samsung's approach of offering phones at various price points. Apple once nearly matched Samsung's sales with just three or four models yearly, but market competition has changed things dramatically. Most smartphone makers launch their products during the first half of the year, Kuo notes. Apple might release budget models early in the year and...
Nintendo Sues Genki Over Switch 2 Mockup Drama
Nintendo filed a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki in California after the company showed a mock-up of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025. The gaming giant claims Genki misled people about product compatibility with the unreleased console. Nintendo argues that Genki either lied about future compatibility or illegally obtained early access to the system. The lawsuit states Genki used Nintendo trademarks without permission when marketing their accessories. Genki responded on social media, saying they take the matter seriously and work with legal counsel. The company says it remains committed to making original gaming accessories for its community. Genki plans to continue preparing orders and will show products at the upcoming PAX East...
New Apple iPhone 19 Air Packs Massive Screen Shock
Apple plans to release its thinnest iPhone ever later this year at just 5.5mm thick. The iPhone 17 Air will feature a 6.6-inch screen, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says a larger display will come with the iPhone 19 Air in 2027. The company appears ready to make the Air model a yearly upgrade, similar to the standard and Pro models. Apple will spread out iPhone launches, according to The Information, with pricier models launching in the fall and cheaper ones in the spring. This approach aims to boost sales across different price points. Kuo often refers to the upcoming thin model as Slim rather than Air, but the final name remains unknown until the September launch. The iPhone 17 Air will be between the standard models and the 6.9-inch Pro...
Oblivion 4K Texture Mod Blows Up Game Graphics
You can grab the first 4K texture pack for Oblivion Remastered from Nexus Mods right away. Creator Canarious made these high-quality textures as part of an ongoing project to improve every game texture to at least 4K resolution. The current version focuses on equipment like weapons, armor, and clothes, with future updates planned for landscapes, plants, and buildings. Screenshots show the clear difference between the original textures and these AI-improved versions. The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered has some low-resolution textures but still looks great, thanks to the work done by developer Virtuos. The remaster updates the classic game visually but stays true to what players loved about the original release. Performance issues...
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