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TSMC rethinks US fab game plan for faster chips
TSMC has changed its plans for making chips in America after facing many problems. Building their first factory in Phoenix took almost five years instead of two years like they do back home. They ran into trouble with workers, spent more money than expected, and found it hard to work with Americans at first. These early problems taught TSMC many useful things about building factories in the USA. The company found good local builders and fixed many issues that had slowed them down before. TSMC wants to build much faster from this point forward. They plan to start building their third factory this year and hope to finish it as quickly as they would in Taiwan. Right this minute, TSMC is setting up equipment in its first factory building...
ASUS A31 Case Makes PC Building a Breeze
ASUS just came out with the A31 Computer Chassis. This small case has see-through panels on both sides and fits ATX motherboards plus powerful parts. You can show off all your cool gear through the glass panels. The A31 case works with big 360 mm cooling systems that have thick fans and radiators. It has enough room for large graphics cards like the ASUS GeForce RTX 50 series - up to 380 mm long! People who want bright and cool setups can add seven 120 mm fans plus a three-fan 360 mm cooling system. The slanted base and double glass sides let you see everything inside the main area without making the case weak. You can buy this case in black or white. Both colors include matching cables inside. ASUS made the A31 for everyone - whether...
GIGABYTE B760 GEN5 boards set to level up your rig
GIGABYTE Technology just came out with brand new B760 GEN5 motherboards. They make motherboards, graphics cards, and computer parts all around the world. These fresh motherboards have PCIe Gen 5 x16 support across the board, which really pumps up what your computer can do with graphics. When you see "GEN5" at the end of the model name, it means these B760 boards work great with future tech and match perfectly with the newest graphics cards like the GeForce RTX 50 series and the Radeon RX 9000 series. These B760 GEN5 motherboards use every bit of the PCIe Gen 5's double bandwidth power. They make games run super fast with better frame rates, less lag, and sharper visuals. Thanks to these advantages, competitive gamers can beat their...
Ubisoft teams up with Tencent for game spin off
After hearing many rumors about Tencent buying Ubisoft, we learned they found a different plan. Ubisoft announced it created a new company just for its biggest game series, which includes Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six brands. Tencent paid €1.16 billion for a 25% share in this new business unit. The announcement tells us what might happen with these game series next. Ubisoft says this new company helps them create a fresh business approach. They want to spend more money making better stories in single-player games. They also plan to update multiplayer games more often, add social features, and create free-to-play options. This happened after delays affected the latest Assassin's Creed: Shadows, which still sold...
Adani brings full power back to Bangladesh
Adani has turned Bangladesh's power back on after cutting it in half for four months because they weren't paid. The Indian company delivers 1,600 MW of electricity from its coal plant in Jharkhand, India. Bangladesh Power Development Board chairman Rezaul Karim told Bloomberg they're paying Adani regularly again and receiving all the electricity they need. The full power came back about two weeks ago. The Indian energy giant cut off Bangladesh's electricity last October 31 when the country missed several payments during its financial troubles. Later, Bangladesh asked Adani to keep sending just half the normal amount because they expected lower demand during the winter months. They promised to pay what they owed eventually. Reports...
Kalonzo demands fair talk on IEBC picks
Kalonzo Musyoka from the Wiper party wants UDA and ODM to talk with the opposition before picking new leaders for the election commission. He led the National Dialogue Committee with others from opposition groups, which promised to create a trustworthy election board through fair and open hiring. The committee agreed that both the government and the opposition must approve these important appointments together. Musyoka believes this agreement remains essential for building public trust. Musyoka noticed things changed when UDA and ODM formed a new government partnership. They signed an official agreement at KICC on March 7, 2025. This political shift matters because those two parties seem allied, not opposed anymore. Musyoka wrote...
Roysambu Residents Tired of Bad Roads
Yesterday, people took over the streets near Lumumba Drive. These Roysambu neighbors marched together because their roads look terrible. Rain has made everything worse around their homes, and they want fixes from their city leaders fast. Everyone asked for help from MP Kamande Mwafrika during their protest. The whole area faces problems whenever storms hit Nairobi. Big holes filled with water across all driving paths. Many businesses struggle when customers cannot reach them through flooded streets. Protesters yelled about their rights as they walked together. Later, police came and made everyone leave the area. One resident told reporters that every road throughout Roysambu needs repair work. Another person mentioned how water has...
Ruto Allies Scout Mt Kenya for His Visit
President Ruto's friends have started checking out Mt Kenya ahead of his trip there next week. Several leaders traveled to Murang'a county last Friday, with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa leading the group. Ichung'wa arrived in the evening after spending the day in the Igembe North area of Meru County. He joined local MP Julius Taitumu to deliver a school bus to Kiongo Secondary School. The Kikuyu MP later flew to Kamahuha, where Woman Rep Betty Maina led an initiative helping local women start small businesses. This visit came just a day after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspected work at Gikoe market in Mathioya constituency, also part of Murang'a county. During his stop, Kindiki rallied locals to back...
Police Crack Down on Reckless Driving This Easter
Kenya's police have warned drivers they'll face tough penalties for dangerous road behavior as students head home for Easter break. The police plan to crack down hard on anyone who puts lives at risk through careless driving. School vacation starts April 4, 2025, lasting until April 28, 2025, just after Easter celebrations end. Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga stated they might cancel operating licenses for public transport companies caught breaking safety rules. He emphasized that school officials must ensure students travel home safely. Nyaga reminded bus drivers about their important responsibility when transporting students during this busy travel period. Records show that most crashes happen because of avoidable human mistakes...
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