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Fallout 3 Remaster Still a Ways Off After Oblivion News
The rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster exists, but gamers will wait longer for details about the Fallout 3 remaster that surfaced during the same FTC hearing. Trusted insider NateTheHate confirmed on X that news about the Fallout 3 remaster remains distant. Based on timelines Microsoft shared last year, fans might see this project in about two years. Both remasters became public knowledge through recent developments. Screenshots of the Oblivion remaster leaked yesterday on developer Virtuos' website after weeks of speculation. The game reportedly runs on Unreal Engine 5. The Oblivion remaster will be released next week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, questions remain about possible gameplay improvements...
Radeon RX 9060 XT May Launch in May to Take on RTX 5060
AMD plans to release its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card around May, possibly during the Computex event. The new mid-range GPU will challenge Nvidia's recently launched RTX 5060 Ti models. Market watchers believe AMD might grab a leading position in this price segment if it executes well. The Radeon card will use the Navi 44 chip with a 128-bit memory interface. Like its Nvidia rival, it comes in 8GB and 16GB memory versions. Tech specs include 2,048 stream processors—half of what the RX 9070 XT offers. The card runs at 2620 MHz game clock speed with boost capability up to 3230 MHz. These specifications promise major performance improvements compared to the previous RX 7600 XT model. Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti costs $379 for the 8GB version...
iPhone Fold Could Debut at $2199 With Premium Design
Apple plans to charge about $1,000 more for its first foldable iPhone compared to its current top models. The base iPhone Fold might cost $2,199, according to Chinese leaker Instant Digital. This makes it roughly 10 percent pricier than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6, which sells for $1,899.99. The device will likely feature a 7.8-inch inner screen with a 5.6-inch display on the outside. Apple reportedly wants to release the iPhone Fold either late next year or early 2027. Mass production might start during the second half of 2026. The company has worked extensively to minimize the crease on the folding screen. Samsung Display received an exclusive contract for making these screens. Apple may include Touch ID in the power button, though...
Junet Says Gender Docket Best Led by a Man for Balance
Junet Mohammed thinks men should run the gender ministry because they can better support women. The Suna East MP told lawmakers Wednesday that male leaders would push harder for equality between genders. He claimed men could more effectively mainstream gender issues throughout the government. Mohammed said if he became Gender Minister himself, he would enforce the two-thirds gender rule for all appointments. He believes men would handle these matters with appropriate seriousness. His comments arrived shortly after Parliament interviewed Hanna Wendot Cheptumo for the Gender Cabinet Secretary role. President William Ruto nominated Cheptumo to lead the ministry, which had been vacant following last year's Cabinet dismissal. The...
Parliament Approves Ruku and Wendot as New CSs
Parliament gave full backing on Wednesday to Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as new members of the Cabinet. The National Assembly voted to approve both nominees after they faced questions from the Committee on Appointments earlier this week. Lawmakers received the committee's report Tuesday before making their decision. Ruku will lead the Public Service ministry, replacing Justin Muturi. The Mbeere North lawmaker promised fair service to all Kenyans during his vetting. He plans to fix employment issues across government offices. Ruku also wants to make sure public jobs reflect Kenya's diverse population as required by the Constitution. Wendot steps into the Gender ministry position left empty since the previous Cabinet dismissal in...
KRA Waives Sh158B in Tax Penalties for 2.9M Kenyans
KRA has canceled Sh158 billion in tax penalties through its amnesty program launched last December. The program helped nearly 3 million taxpayers clean their records as of April 9. The tax authority collected Sh10.9 billion in main tax payments since the program started. Taxpayers can clear their records through the program, which waives penalties for tax debts built up before 2024. The initiative runs until June 30. KRA wants to help people fix past tax problems. The program aims to encourage voluntary payment. Taxpayers who owe no main taxes but have penalties qualify for automatic relief without applying. Those who still owe main taxes must apply online with a payment plan to clear everything by June. Debts from January 2024 onward...
What is a 10 Percent Blanket Tariff
A 10 percent blanket tariff is a policy where a government adds a fixed charge on all goods entering the country. This set rate remains the same across different product categories. Officials often propose it as a way to protect local industries from cheaper imports. Producers within the region may find it easier to compete because external products become more expensive. Governments sometimes adopt this measure as a fast response to trade challenges or as a statement that they aim to favor domestic manufacturing. It can shift buying patterns toward homegrown items and reduce competition from outside markets. Reasons For This Policy Some officials feel that a blanket tariff at a set rate keeps things simpler than varying charges for...
Injured Giraffe Treated and Healing Well in Meru Park
Kenya Wildlife Service medical staff helped a hurt male giraffe at Meru National Park. Their quick response team came after noticing the animal needed care. The tall creature had a neck wound that birds kept pecking, making it worse. When experts checked closely, they found maggots inside what seemed like an injury from hitting something hard, perhaps a tree stump. They cleaned everything thoroughly. Vets removed all bugs, washed the area with hydrogen peroxide, applied iodine, added green clay for healing, gave antibiotics, and also included pain medicine. The animal should recover completely, according to park officials, who praised their team's excellent work. KWS maintains special medical units across Kenya that assist sick...
Three Charged Over Sh15M Aloe Gum Haul in Samburu
Police caught three men carrying aloe gum worth Sh15 million without proper permits. Officers stopped Adan Adaw Abdullah, Ahmed Yusuf Abdurahiman and Chode Cheme Chode at a Merti junction checkpoint on April 13. The trio traveled along the Marsabit-Isiolo Highway with 15 tons of the substance in their truck. They denied all charges when appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport courts. They must stay at Industrial Area Prison until their next hearing on May 24. Authorities also arrested two students for running fake government social media accounts to trick people. Tony Blair Okello and Tyson Odhiambo Otieno faced charges at Kahawa Law Courts in Nairobi. Police nabbed them in...
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