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Zimbabwe to host Japan trade forum ahead of Expo 2025
Zimbabwe officials will meet with Japanese business leaders on July 15 to discuss trade partnerships. The event happens alongside Expo 2025 Osaka, with President Mnangagwa attending a national day ceremony the following day. The Zimbabwean ambassador to Japan, Stewart Nyakotyo, expects several major deals to be signed during the gathering. Local companies sponsor this business forum where Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency representatives seek connections with Japanese counterparts. Ambassador Nyakotyo mentioned that industrialization remains a priority focus area beyond current tourism partnerships. The meeting offers Zimbabwean businesses a chance to meet potential investors from Japan across various sectors. The Zimbabwe...
Trump admin eyes chip tariffs to back US makers like Intel
The Commerce Department has started looking at semiconductor imports as the Trump administration pushes for American self-sufficiency in chip production. A recent Federal Register filing shows the department wants to boost domestic chip markets, suggesting tariffs are coming and help for producers like Intel may follow. Officials plan to check how well American manufacturers can meet demands for advanced chip technology. The investigation focuses mainly on supporting companies with US-based facilities that can deliver high-end processes, with Intel Foundry standing out as the primary candidate. The probe will also examine how foreign nations might restrict exports, likely referring to Taiwan's grip on core chip technology. Nothing has...
AMD RX 9070 XT leads GPU sales as NVIDIA struggles
According to new sales figures, AMD continues to lead the graphics card market as the Radeon RX 9070 XT disrupts competitors. Data from MindFactory, a major European retailer, shows that AMD sold 245 RX 9070 XT units last week, roughly six times more than the RTX 5070 and ten times more than the RTX 5080 from NVIDIA. Team Red effectively managed inventory levels, making sure cards reached buyers, unlike their main competitor. This strategy helped AMD maintain strong sales weeks after launching the RDNA 4 generation. The sales report from TechEpiphany reveals that AMD performs exceptionally well even when looking at smaller market segments. NVIDIA faces inventory challenges across its RTX 50 series lineup. Most models remain out of...
Black Myth Wukong gets big boost with DLSS 4 support
NVIDIA revealed four more games that support DLSS 4 Multi-Frame generation alongside the announcement of their RTX 5060Ti and RTX 5060 graphics cards. Black Myth: Wukong, SQUAD, EXFIL, and No More Room In Hell 2 join titles like Control and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II with this technology. NVIDIA claims these games see performance improvements, with Black Myth: Wukong showing the most dramatic gains. Players using RTX 50 series GPUs at 4K resolution with maximum settings can experience up to 10 times better performance through DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution. The company states that RTX 5070 users can play at over 110 frames per second, RTX 5070 Ti at 130+ FPS, RTX 5080 at 150+ FPS, and RTX 5090 users can...
ARC Raiders playtest opens to console players April 30
Embark Studios will launch a second public playtest for ARC Raiders from April 30 through May 4, 2025. The upcoming PvPvE third-person sandbox extraction shooter expands testing to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players after the first test ran only on PC last October. PC gamers can request access through the ARC Raiders Steam page, and console players should visit the ARC Raiders website to register their interest. Previous participants automatically receive invitations via email for this expanded test. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal mentioned the team has enhanced the core experience based on community feedback during the past six months. They aim to evaluate changes at scale, focusing on progression systems, combat mechanics...
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders may open in Canada soon
According to trusted leaker Billbil-kun, Canadian gamers might see Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start on April 23. The information comes from Canadian retail sources, though it remains unclear if US pre-orders will begin simultaneously. Pre-orders for the next Nintendo console were originally planned to launch across North America last week. They faced delays first in the United States due to potential tariff impacts. Canadian pre-orders were subsequently postponed to match US timing, suggesting American gamers might also see pre-orders open next week if Canadian dates hold. The current tariff situation will likely affect the Nintendo Switch 2 price, but exact details remain unknown. An internal memo from a major supplier indicates...
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti lands with high demand and prices
NVIDIA just released its RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards in both 8GB and 16GB versions. The company quietly introduced these budget-friendly options without much warning. Gamers hoping to grab one might need patience as initial stock appears limited. Newegg currently lists several models from different manufacturers. None are priced at NVIDIA's suggested retail price, showing prices have already increased on launch day. The ZOTAC and ASUS 8GB versions cost $419.99, with 16GB models ranging from $472.99 to $479.99. All these cards were sold out immediately after listing. The empty shelves might indicate high customer interest or simply reflect NVIDIA's limited first-day inventory, which matches what happened with other RTX 50 series...
Trump takes a swing at crypto board games
Trump plans to release a crypto game where players earn digital cash through property development in a virtual city. The game, set to launch this April, joins his growing list of crypto projects. His longtime associate, Bill Zanker, leads the development but denies it resembles MONOPOLY GO! The president already profits from several crypto ventures. His family collects fees from the World Liberty Financial platform through its $WLFI token. The launch of the $TRUMP meme coin before his inauguration temporarily boosted his wealth to about $70 billion. Trump Media and Technology Group recently partnered with Crypto.com to create crypto-related ETFs under the Truth.Fi brand. These will include a unique basket containing CRO tokens, among...
INNO3D Unleashes RTX 5060 Ti With Brutal New Designs
Computer hardware maker INNO3D announced new graphics cards powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 series target gamers and creative professionals seeking advanced performance. These graphics cards deliver enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and improved visual rendering technologies. INNO3D offers multiple card models, including the X3 OC and TWIN X2 variants. The X3 OC model features an advanced cooling system with a large vapor chamber and three performance fans. Aluminum heatsinks and robust backplates help manage thermal performance during intensive computing tasks. The TWIN X2 series has dual 88 mm fans and an efficient heat distribution design. White and standard color options...
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