Orthodox Christians mark Palm Sunday on April 13, celebrating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem one week before Easter. The religious holiday remembers when Jesus rode a young donkey into the city as crowds welcomed him. People spread palm branches along his path and shouted Hosanna, a greeting normally reserved for kings. Their excitement came after Jesus had brought Lazarus back to life the previous day, which proved his divine status.
For Christians, this celebration represents God's future kingdom on Earth. Russian Orthodox tradition uses willow branches instead of palm fronds because willows bloom first after winter ends. These branches symbolize new life returning after cold months. Russian believers will bless these willow branches...
The racing game Assetto Corsa EVO has seen strong success since launching on Steam Early Access this January. Developer KUNOS Simulazioni released a new video today outlining upcoming changes based on player feedback.
The game will soon add an Open Mode, letting players race completely offline. Career mode combines progression systems with the Driving Academy and also works without the internet. Special Events will require online connectivity but remain available in both game modes. The team plans performance upgrades for all setups, including VR and triple screens, to create smoother gameplay experiences.
AI drivers will feature distinct personalities that change with difficulty settings, creating better progression as players face...
ASUS offers a new compact gaming keyboard for serious players who want top performance. The ROG Azoth X uses a 75% layout that saves desk space but keeps the most essential keys. Special keycaps let RGB lighting shine through three sides, creating eye-catching effects when gaming. Each key features the ROG Stellar design printed directly onto the front and top surfaces.
The keyboard has several features that improve the typing feel. It contains five cushioning layers, including one silicone and four PORON materials. These work together with a flexible mounting system to create comfortable, responsive keystrokes. The circuit board faces south, which lets users install almost any mechanical switch they prefer.
Players can easily swap...
Intel launched its new Performance Optimizations feature for Arrow Lake processors, but currently, only Chinese customers can use it. The system works through special profiles that adjust CPU settings, including core speeds, power limits, memory timing, and data connections between tiles.
Chinese manufacturer Maxsun reports the feature boosts processing speeds about 200 MHz higher than normal. Their tests show gaming frame rates improve by around 10 percent. This helps address issues with Arrow Lake chips, which sometimes ran slower than older models because their new design created extra lag time.
The feature targets computer makers rather than individual users. It strikes a middle ground between factory settings and manual...
Gaming gear maker EasySMX just released its D10 controller for multiple platforms. The company designed it after studying player feedback about what matters most in controllers. Gamers wanted better precision and feel in the directional pad and joysticks. The new device works with PC, Switch, iOS and Android systems.
The D10 features an exclusive EasyPos D-pad that responds within milliseconds and provides clickable feedback in eight directions. It also includes TMR joysticks that maintain consistent performance during intense gaming sessions. These improvements came directly from user reviews highlighting the importance of accuracy and durability.
The controller includes two-way trigger locks that let players switch between...
Chipmaking equipment costs are rising as America tries to rebuild its semiconductor industry. The machines that turn silicon into computer chips cost about 15 percent more in the US than overseas. Manufacturers face higher prices for special materials like quartz and metal alloys needed for these precision tools. Many vital components remain scarce, creating delays of more than 18 months for some key parts. These holdups can prevent companies from upgrading their manufacturing processes on schedule.
Smaller chip companies struggle the most with these problems. They often pay up to 20 percent more because they lack bargaining power for volume discounts. Some firms have started buying standard equipment from multiple suppliers but still...
ASUS released its X870 MAX Gaming WiFi7 motherboard for AMD processors today. The company offers two color options: standard black or white with silver heatsinks. This board sits below the TUF Gaming series but aims to compete with similar models from GIGABYTE and MSI. It uses the ATX size and needs both 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors to run.
The motherboard features a 12+2+1 phase power design with 80 A power stages. It includes four DDR5 memory slots and one PCIe 5.0 slot for graphics cards. Storage options include one Gen 5 M.2 slot, one Gen 4 M.2 slot connected to the CPU, another Gen 4 M.2 slot from the chipset, and four SATA ports. The board also provides HDMI and DisplayPort outputs through its two USB4 Type-C ports...
ADATA plans to enter the enterprise storage market with new solid-state drives aimed at AI servers. The company will team up with Korean firm FADU to launch these products at Computex 2025. As AI computing grows rapidly, ADATA wants to grab opportunities in data centers.
Market research shows that the market for AI servers might reach $298 billion next year. Companies need faster data processing solutions for AI training. The new drives target businesses running machine learning systems. ADATA designed them specifically for financial services, healthcare organizations, and government agencies that process huge amounts of information daily.
FADU brings special technology that makes drives use less power. This matters because energy...
iiyama just released three new ultra-wide monitors with built-in KVM switches for professionals who need to connect multiple devices. The top model, XCB3497WQSNPH-B1, has a 34-inch curved screen designed for both productivity and visual enjoyment. This monitor includes smart features that make office tasks easier and reduce desk clutter.
The monitor has a 5MP webcam that works with Windows Hello facial recognition, letting users log in just by looking at the screen instead of typing passwords. A privacy shutter covers the camera when not needed. The built-in KVM feature allows people to control several computers using just one keyboard and mouse set. USB-C connections make it simple to charge laptops, transfer data, and display video...
