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Catch LincPlus at HK Electronics Fair 2025
LincPlus will showcase its latest tech at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair this October. The company makes smart storage devices called NAS and tablets for both personal and work use. Visitors can see these products firsthand at the Hong Kong Convention Centre from October 13-16. They can also try out demos and learn about the brand's goals for simple, stylish technology. The company wants to make tech that fits into everyday life. They will feature their LincStation NAS series at the event. The S1 model helps small businesses store data with its four storage bays that hold up to 112 TB. It uses both fast SSDs and larger HDDs to balance speed with storage space. The compact N2 model focuses on speed with all-SSD storage and fast network...
St Petersburg Brings Back 99 Fountains
Spring brings water displays back to St. Petersburg streets. City workers turned on 99 fountains across town on April 21. People can visit the Glory fountain at Moscow's Victory Park right away. The Russian National Library fountain sprays water for visitors. Families enjoy the Lighthouse fountain at the 300th Anniversary Park. Five more water features will start running on May 1. These include the beautiful displays at Moskovskaya Square. Lenin Square will have its fountains working that day. Peterhof welcomes guests with a special light-music fountain on Torgovaya Square. The fun Tic-Tac-Toe fountain opens in Sestroretsk. Kronstadt adds its Gostiny Dvor fountain to complete the lineup. These last five need extra time because they...
St Petersburg Metro Sees 165M Riders in 3 Months
St. Petersburg subway remains the top transit choice among locals. People took about 165 million metro rides during the past three months. City officials shared these numbers recently. Buses, trams, and trolleybuses also saw more riders. Buses carried 85 million passengers throughout the city, and trams combined with trolleybuses moved 72.4 million people around the northern capital. The transit committee reported these increases across all systems. The city added new vehicles to serve residents better. Two modern Baltiets trains with 16 total cars joined the fleet. Three Polaris trams started running on city streets. The transport network gained 16 Sinara trolleybuses. Officials also added 17 Sirius electric buses to city routes...
St Petersburg Torn Over New Business Hub
People in St. Petersburg are debating building a modern business district near the Ladozhskaya metro. Some see economic growth opportunities, while others worry about protecting the city's historic character. Major cities worldwide have business districts like London's City or Paris' La Defense. These areas attract visitors who admire tall buildings. St. Petersburg wants to be both a cultural treasure and an economic center. The proposed district would offer offices, meeting spaces, hotels, jobs, taxes, and investments. Critics fear glass towers might harm the UNESCO World Heritage skyline. They remember past battles over high-rise buildings. Many wonder if roads can handle increased traffic from a business hub. History shows that...
You can drink water during meals with no issues
Dr. Filatov recently debunked a common health myth about drinking water during meals. Many nutritionists claim you should avoid water when eating, but this isn't true. The doctor explained that our stomachs have special folds that let water flow without disrupting digestion. Contrary to popular belief, drinking water with food won't cause stomach twisting or other made-up health problems. The doctor states that people can freely drink water whenever they want—before, during, or after eating—as long as they don't feel uncomfortable. Your body knows what works best for it. No science supports the idea that water with meals harms digestion. The stomach naturally handles both liquids and solids at the same time. This myth persists despite...
Sparkle denies 24GB Arc Battlemage GPU rumor
SPARKLE has reversed its comment about making a 24 GB Arc Battlemage GPU. They first said yes to these plans last month in a Bilibili thread. When people started talking about it everywhere, SPARKLE changed their story. They took down the page where they talked about it, but screenshots exist showing what they said earlier. Something fishy seems to happen behind closed doors. SPARKLE first agreed that such a GPU exists. Later, they said it does not. After that, they removed even their denial statement. This might mean SPARKLE is working on this GPU, but broke the rules about keeping it secret. They probably tried to fix their mistake, but acted late. Intel has stayed quiet about this matter. They never officially announced any 24 GB...
Steve Spesho teams up with Billy Kaunda on Amapiano jam
Steve Spesho makes his dream come true working with famous Billy Kaunda on a new Amapiano song called "Le" coming out May 14th, 2025. He told Malawi24 that "Le" stands for "Udzitolele" and people will understand when they hear the full track. Spesho, whose mom was the late singer Grace Chinga Moffat, can perform rap, trap, and Ama Piano styles. He says music changes about every two years, and artists need to change with current trends like a chameleon changes colors. The new album will include two Ama Piano songs, with "Le" being the first release. Spesho produced it himself under the name Gimme the Beat, with help from four unnamed producers. He credits Elvis Ching'oma with helping him learn music production. After staying away from...
Zimbabwe horticulture could rake in 2.4bn in exports
Zimbabwe's horticulture industry could grow into a massive $2.4 billion export powerhouse, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency's early 2025 report. The sector needs about $800 million in investments but promises to create almost 587,000 jobs throughout the value chain. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development teamed up with the Horticultural Development Council for a major investment seminar in March 2025. They brought together government representatives, business leaders, and potential investors to explore ways to boost the industry as part of Vision 2030 goals. The Horticultural Development Council shared data showing the industry can expand from 90,000 hectares to more than...
Zimbabwe poultry chick exports go through the roof
Zimbabwe sends more baby chickens to other countries each year. The money from these exports grew from $1.2 million in 2020 to $2.8 million last year, showing a 139 percent increase. Prices rose 45 percent, from $47 to $69 per kilogram for chicks under 185 grams. The Zimbabwe Poultry Association chairman believes the industry will keep growing even after facing drought problems. Last year, chicken farmers made 128 million chicks and 55 million dozen eggs despite weather challenges. The country expects to pay less for chicken feed this year because of better local harvests. Most exported chicks are parent birds for breeding purposes. Some companies have agreements to send breeding stock to partner businesses in nearby countries...
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