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Nvidia set to bounce back, helping key partners
NVIDIA stocks took a hard hit during recent tariff scares. They're expected to bounce back fast after Trump backed away from tougher trade rules. Lynx Equity thinks NVIDIA will return to previous high prices soon. This recovery should help companies like Micron and Super Micro Computer that work with NVIDIA. These firms supply important memory solutions and AI cooling systems. Trump set up a 10% basic tariff for most US trading partners except China, which faces a massive 125% tariff. This setup will last about 90 days until America finishes trade talks with key partners. Car imports still face 25% tariffs, same goes for aluminum and steel products. China hit back with 84% tariffs on everything coming from America. NVIDIA appears...
Apple foldable iPad debut may come sooner than expected
Apple plans to launch an 18.8-inch foldable iPad earlier than expected. Reports suggest it might arrive with the foldable iPhone near the end of next year. Mass production should start during late 2026, pointing to a release shortly after. The devices recently entered the New Product Introduction stage at Foxconn, meaning they're taking real shape. The exact launch date depends on production timing—possibly late 2026 or early 2027. Some experts disagree about the details. Mark Gurman believes a 20-inch foldable iPad will be released in 2028, which might be a different product altogether. Display expert Ross Young expects Apple's foldable market entry between 2026 and 2027. Nobody knows for sure if this device will be an iPad or a Mac...
Intel boss and China deals raise eyebrows
People worry about Intel's new top guy, Lip-Bu Tan, because he has money ties with hundreds of Chinese companies. Reports say he controls 40 Chinese businesses directly and owns small parts of over 600 more firms, including eight linked to China's military. This makes some American officials question if he should run Intel at all. The US Defense Department is asking whether Tan can legally lead America's biggest chipmaker, Intel. Intel handles defense contracts important for national security. Though Tan claims he sold his Chinese investments, official Chinese records still show these connections exist. His investments mostly come through his company, Walden International. Nothing illegal has happened because US people can invest in...
Samsung Foundry Levels Up in 2nm Fight With TSMC
Samsung is making a comeback in the chip game. Their 2nm chip process has reached 40% yield rates, way up from early 2025 numbers. This marks a huge improvement compared to their struggling 3nm chips that only hit 20-30% yield rates. The Korean tech giant wants to challenge TSMC despite past failures. Companies seem interested in Samsung's offerings because TSMC's production lines are packed full. Clients also like Samsung's better prices. The industry might see major players like Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA trying both manufacturers instead of sticking with just one. Samsung still needs to catch up, though. TSMC already has about 80% yield rates for its 2nm process. The Korean company must show better results before the second half of...
Nintendo Switch 2 US price pressure eases for June 5
Nintendo fans can breathe easy as the Switch 2 will likely stick with its $499.99 price tag when it launches on June 5th. The US government paused those scary tariffs that might have jacked up costs. And there's more good news – Bloomberg reports there'll be plenty of consoles to go around! Numbers show Hosiden Corp shipped over 725,000 units to America in February alone from its Vietnam factory. That's more than it sent anywhere during the past six months combined! With tariff threats cooling down, Nintendo can focus all its Vietnam production on American stores, meaning millions of systems should arrive before launch day. What happens after launch? If tariffs stay at 10%, Nintendo will probably eat the cost rather than raise prices...
Wind Waker HD for Switch 2 Still in Play
Nintendo might still bring The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD to Switch 2, despite the GameCube original joining Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo's Nate Bihldorff shared this news during a recent media event where journalists tested the upcoming console. He confirmed that all options remain open for Wind Waker HD releases. Games appearing on Nintendo Switch Online haven't stopped separate versions from launching on the current Switch, giving fans hope that this remaster could escape its Wii U prison after all these years. Rumors about Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD coming to Nintendo Switch have circulated for ages. Neither game has appeared, leaving players stuck with the Wii U versions if they want the enhanced experience...
Days Gone Remastered rocks Horde Assault mode
Days Gone Remastered just showed off a new trailer for Horde Assault mode before its April 25 release. This survival arcade mode tests players as they fight growing hordes of enemies like Breakers, Reachers, and Raging Bears. Players begin with only a sidearm but can reach Deacon's Drifter Bike to help them move around the map. Finding supply crates becomes essential for survival since they contain random weapons from a pool of over 20, including a new flamethrower not available in the main story. Players can earn extra XP through side quests and refill supplies as they play. Anyone who lasts 30 minutes faces the Ultimate Horde - an endless wave of enemies hunting them down. As players level up Deacon, they unlock rewards, including...
Nintendo Switch 2 games skip extra downloads
Nintendo has confirmed that physical copies of their Switch 2 Edition games will contain everything needed on the game card without requiring extra downloads. A Nintendo representative told Vooks.net that these special game cards include both the original game and its upgrade pack. Some other companies might sell Switch 2 Edition games as download codes inside physical packaging instead. Players can upgrade several games for $9.99 if they already have the original version. These include Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby titles, and Mario Party Jamboree. The full price for new buyers ranges from $69.99 to $79.99, depending on the title. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also offer upgrades, but...
Kibet runs Ruto government with a rough edge
Farouk Kibet serves as President William Ruto's assistant in Kenya, becoming someone many call a "co-president." He walks through the State House, giving orders that everyone follows, including top officials who seem afraid of him. His power reminds people of Nicholas Biwott from the Moi government years ago—a behind-the-scenes figure with huge influence. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently said on TV that Kibet has way more power than his job title suggests. "Ministers tremble in his presence," Gachagua claimed, adding that Kibet wanted to "turn my office into a corruption den." According to Gachagua, Kibet runs the government alongside Dennis Itumbi, with everyone from police chiefs to cabinet members reporting to him...
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