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NVIDIA and AMD CEOs Jet Off to Japans AI Boom
NVIDIA and AMD CEOs traveled to Japan recently to cash in on the Country's growing AI market. Japan really wants to lead in AI tech and has asked these companies to help build up its AI systems. The country aims to be the easiest place in the world to create and use AI. NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss how Japan can become an AI leader. Jensen even gave the PM an AI supercomputer as a gift. NVIDIA needs new markets because it's having problems in China due to US trade rules and rising competition there. AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also visited Japan and met with the Prime Minister and other partners. People say Japan might prefer working with AMD for their AI goals, though details about...
Gamers in Japan are renting PS5s like crazy
More people in Japan want to rent PS5 consoles rather than buy them. Stores like GEO report that they can't keep enough rental units available. Players pay about $6 for eight days or $12 for fifteen days with their favorite games. Because of high demand, most of the 400 GEO stores have reached full capacity. The Monster Hunter Wilds game release made many players eager to try the system. Renting lets gamers test the PS5 before spending hundreds of dollars to purchase one. UK companies offer longer rental periods, which might start happening in Japan soon. The PS5 price has actually increased since its 2020 launch instead of becoming cheaper over time. Many gamers who waited years to play PS5 games find renting an affordable solution...
Try actual iPhone 17 Air CAD models in China
A shop in China shows people what the new iPhone 17 models look like before Apple announces them. Customers can compare these early designs with their current phones. This helps them decide if they want to buy a new iPhone later. The store has all four upcoming models available to look at. The iPhone 17 Air appears for the first time with a large camera bump. Majin Bu shared a video of this fancy store where people handle these early iPhone samples. We don't know if Apple approved this or if the shop did it without permission. Either way, it makes smart business sense. Customers might return to this store when the real phones go on sale. The video also shows other iPhone 17 versions in the background. Among the models, we can see what...
Intel price target cut as new CEO settles in
Intel faces changes with new CEO Lip-Bu Tan leading the company. Analyst C.J. Muse cut his target price from $29 to $20 but keeps a Neutral rating. Intel will report earnings next week, which will show how things are going under fresh leadership. Muse expects regular results but weaker guidance because of market problems. The company might use this chance to reset expectations. The new CEO only started recently, making it hard to predict what will happen next. Intel probably won't give full-year forecasts because everything seems uncertain right now. Good news might come from job cuts, their upcoming Foundry Day event, or possible partnerships. TSMC already said no to working together despite earlier rumors about managing Intel...
Gathoni Wamuchomba vows to lead with cottage plan
Gathoni Wamuchomba wants to become president someday. The Githunguri MP plans to change how leaders handle money. She hopes to create wealth from available workers through cottage industries. Her idea involves helping families make items like toothpicks, towels, and belts at home with cheaper power rates. She would turn empty stadiums into markets for these products every night. Wamuchomba believes Kenya should process agricultural goods locally instead of selling raw materials abroad. The country could make hair wigs from banana fibers. She promises that all sanitary products will come from materials that break down naturally. Wamuchomba worries about Kenya borrowing almost Sh11 trillion. She promises to link her assets to the...
Kenya wants a new deal on China funding
Kenya wants new deals with China for big projects as President Ruto travels there. The government hopes to move away from regular loans that cost too much and instead pursue partnerships between public officials and private companies. This matters because Kenya already has many debts to pay. Foreign Affairs leader Korir Sing'oei talked about these plans in Beijing. Kenya can't easily take on more loans right now. The country needs creative money solutions that won't burden citizens. One main project they'll discuss is extending the railway to Malaba. Officials believe this railway will make enough money to pay for itself later. Kenya might use its Railway Fund in new ways to find extra cash for infrastructure. President Ruto starts...
Meet the Pope who shook up the Vatican
Francis made history as the first Pope from South America. He chose to live simply instead of staying in fancy Vatican rooms. He grew up in Argentina, where he worked as a bouncer before becoming a priest. Some people said he didn't speak out enough during Argentina's military rule, when many people disappeared. He helped poor communities but disagreed with fellow Jesuits about social justice approaches. As Pope, he tried to fix the Church's problems but met resistance. He welcomed gay people, though he opposed gay adoption. Francis kept traditional views on abortion, women priests, death penalty. His biggest challenge came from critics who thought he was too liberal. Others felt he failed to address child abuse scandals properly. He...
Charles and Camilla mourn Pope Francis
King Charles is very sad about Pope Francis's death. He thanked the Pope for caring about people with different beliefs. The King met Francis earlier this month during a trip to Italy. They talked about helping the planet. Charles loved how the Pope connected faith with protecting nature. The Pope worked hard to keep church members united despite their differences. Last year, he let priests bless same-sex couples, which many Catholics thought was a good step forward. Queen Camilla joined Charles in sending sympathy to everyone mourning Francis. They remembered their meetings with him fondly. British leaders also shared kind words about the Pope. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised him for standing up for poor people. The Pope often...
Bishop Kimengich says leaders serve like Pope Francis
Leaders need to follow Pope Francis's example of helping people instead of thinking about themselves. Bishop Kimengich shared this message after the Pope died. He talked about how Francis led over a billion Catholics with care for everyone. The Pope showed everyone how to be close to God through his actions. His humility serves as a lesson for all leaders. Bishop Kimengich asked leaders to become true servants rather than using their positions for personal gain. He wants them to work together for peace across Kenya. The bishop praised Francis for teaching Catholics good Christian values. Governor Jonathan Bii also sent sympathy messages from the Uasin Gishu people. Many local officials expressed sadness about losing such an important...
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