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ViewSonic ColorPro 5K Monitor for Creative Pros
ViewSonic ships their new ColorPro VP2788-5K screen for Macs and PCs. This 27-inch display shows images at 5120×2880 resolution and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color range, making every detail crystal clear. The screen includes Thunderbolt 4 connections that move data fast and deliver up to 100 watts of power through just one cable. You can plug in with HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C cables, which helps creative workers fit this monitor into different workspaces. You can even connect two more 5K screens in a chain for larger projects. The VP2788-5K comes with a stand you can adjust for height, tilt, and turning side-to-side, which keeps you comfortable during long work days. This helps artists and designers who need perfect color accuracy...
NVIDIA and Microsoft team up for AI game graphics
NVIDIA just shared big news before the Game Developers Conference about major improvements to their RTX neural rendering tech. They teamed up with Microsoft to add neural shading into the April DirectX preview. Game makers can tap into AI Tensor Cores inside NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards to speed up neural networks directly from games. Neural shading changes everything about graphics coding by mixing AI with regular rendering to make games run faster, look better, and use fewer computer resources. Microsoft plans to add cooperative vector support to DirectX and HLSL starting next April. This move forwards graphics programming by spreading neural rendering throughout the gaming world. When developers unlock Tensor Cores on NVIDIA...
Leaked Radeon RX 9070 XT prototype spotted on forums
Someone recently leaked photos of an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT prototype on Chinese forums. This early sample features three cooling fans plus a completely black exterior instead of the expected gray color scheme. The card remains sealed inside an antistatic bag with visible serial numbers proving it comes from actual production. AMD never planned to sell these reference models directly, but somehow, this particular unit escaped into public hands. The seller wants 5000 RMB if you can pick it up locally or 5800 RMB with shipping included. That equals about $599 in US dollars. They offer a one-year warranty for the card but warn buyers must pay for any repairs after that period expires. The seller strictly forbids taking apart or damaging...
Chip makers mull Intel foundry joint venture
TSMC might team up with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom to take over Intel's chip factories. They plan to keep TSMC's stake at half or less, and they've talked with Qualcomm about joining them. Intel keeps falling behind with chip production and losing money, which forced them to cancel their new factory plans in Magdeburg. This partnership idea just started, but experts think it could help fix production problems and catch up with modern standards. Making different factory systems work together creates big headaches for everyone involved. Both Intel and TSMC built their methods over many years, and connecting these technologies requires lots of cash and research. The tech side isn't the only problem they face. The US government might block...
ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor packs 4K and Google TV
ASUS released their ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS32UC yesterday, March 12, 2025. This huge display measures 31.5 inches with a gorgeous 4K UHD resolution at 3840 × 2160. It shows more than a billion colors with 98% DCI-P3 coverage, making everything look amazing whether you work on detailed projects or watch movies. The screen comes with Google TV built right into it, letting you access over 10,000 apps without needing another device. You'll hear great sound from the built-in Harman Kardon speakers at 5 watts each - no extra speakers needed. The technical stuff impresses everyone who cares about performance. The 4K IPS panel shines at 350 cd/m² brightness with a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Images move smoothly thanks to its 5ms response time...
Asus shifts production from China to dodge tariffs
Asus plans to move its factories out of China because of new tax rules coming soon. The company hopes to spread production across many countries to handle the extra fees it might face from changing import taxes. They started this plan step by step, making sure they could still make enough products during these big changes. This careful approach helps them keep the business running smoothly as market conditions change. The company must completely rebuild how products flow from factories to stores. Asus has already begun moving its production teams to various places around the world, which means it needs new assembly lines and different shipping routes. During a recent meeting, a leader at Asus explained that despite its efforts to keep...
ASUS VU monitors give you crisp visuals and happy eyes
ASUS just came out with three new monitors in their VU series that really help your eyes and give an amazing performance. They made a 23.8-inch model called VU249HFI-W, a 27-inch model called VU279HFI-W, and a big curved 34-inch monitor called VU34WCIP-W. The two smaller screens use full HD IPS panels that keep colors looking the same from any angle up to 178 degrees. The large 34-inch screen curves at 1500R with its ultrawide 21:9 VA panel, giving you about 35% more space to work compared to regular screens. All three monitors run at 100 Hz with super-fast 1 ms response times, which keeps everything looking sharp when things move fast on the screen. They even throw in an air ionizer that helps clean the air around your desk. These...
SADC to withdraw troops from DR Congo amid rising tensions
Leaders from Southern Africa decided to pull out their military forces from eastern Congo. They sent these soldiers two years ago to help Congo's army fight against M23 rebels backed by Rwanda. The rebels took control of large parts of eastern Congo where valuable minerals exist. M23 captured Goma, the biggest city in that region, in January when they killed nineteen soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania. The violent conflict killed thousands of people. Hundreds of thousands lost their homes and needed shelter after running away from fights. Many experts worried the fighting might spread and cause a bigger war across the entire region. M23 rebels kept taking more land in eastern Congo and grabbed Bukavu, the second largest...
Ngezi hit with 600k payout for firing Benjani
FIFA told Ngezi Platinum they must pay former coach Benjani Mwaruwari $600,000 because they fired him unfairly. The soccer team learned about this ruling several days ago when FIFA notified both sides about the judgment. The international soccer body decided Mwaruwari deserved compensation after reviewing how his employment ended. His former assistant coach, Bongani Mafu, already won a similar case against the team. FIFA awarded Mafu $200,000 during the previous year for his unfair treatment. Ngezi Platinum filed an appeal against that decision, and officials haven't yet made a final ruling on Mafu's money. The soccer team fired Mwaruwari in July 2022 after he coached just thirteen games. During his brief time leading the squad, his...
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