China's Import Ban Creates Regional Supply Issues for GeForce RTX 5090.
The GeForce RTX 5090 GPU faces supply problems in China. The country bans direct imports of the card. But it's still sold on Chinese sites. Sellers get it from nearby countries like South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
In China, the RTX 5090 costs about $4,285. This high price is due to low supply. Experts say the import ban has a loophole. The GPU can enter China through other routes.
Demand for the original RTX 5090 is high in Taiwan. People line up at stores to buy it. Some travel from China to get the unmodified card. They worry about versions with fewer features.
South Koreans also have a hard time buying the GPU locally. But cards from South Korea are listed...
Capcom Releases Free Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark for PC.
Capcom launched a free PC benchmark tool on February 5, 2025. The "Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark" tests computer performance using a demo from the upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds.
Users can download the benchmark from the game's Steam page. It runs a preset demo that copies the game. This provides data like a score and frames per second (FPS).
The benchmark needs 29 GB of disk space. Users can choose graphics settings and resolutions. These match various game conditions.
After the test, the software gives a score and average FPS, measuring the system's performance. An optional feature can improve visuals but slightly lower the score.
The results show system capability...
Razer Unveils Wolverine V3 Pro and Tournament Edition Controllers.
Razer has launched two new Xbox controllers: the Wolverine V3 Pro and the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition. The Pro model is wireless and uses advanced tech to reduce input lag. The Tournament Edition has a wired connection for stable performance in competitive gaming.
Both controllers have high-precision sensors and customizable buttons, which allow for quick commands and detailed control setups. Razer has released technical specs on response time, durability, and more.
The controllers meet official Xbox standards. Razer has tested battery life, environmental factors, and calibration. The wireless Pro costs $199.99, while the wired Tournament Edition is $99.99.
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Elgato Releases Wave Link 2.0 for Simplified Audio Control.
Elgato has unveiled Wave Link 2.0, an updated audio management software. The new version makes complex sound control tasks easier for audio professionals.
Voice Focus is a major new feature. It uses AI to reduce noise, echo, and reverberation, isolating the main vocal signal for a clear sound. Voice Focus provides high-quality audio without manual adjustments, making it useful for streaming, podcasting, and virtual meetings.
Wave Link 2.0 also has a new audio routing system. One-Click Audio Routing assigns apps to dedicated audio channels. App Grouping combines several apps into one input channel. Input Channel Renaming allows clear labeling of channels. Channel Hiding...
Minority Leader: Two Minister Nominees Face Secret Vote.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says two minister nominees will face a secret vote in Parliament because there is no agreement on their appointments.
The nominees are Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for Foreign Affairs and Samuel Nartey George for Communications. Parliament is waiting for them to provide documents to back up claims they made during vetting.
Afenyo-Markin also took responsibility for the chaos during last week's nomination vetting. The disruptions worried many people, and state property was damaged.
On February 4, 2025, Afenyo-Markin asked Speaker Alban Bagbin to end the suspension of four MPs. Three of them are from the Minority party. This is different from...
Military Leaders Meet New Defence Minister Omane Boamah.
Ghana's top military officers met with the new Defence Minister on Monday. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah took over the role recently.
General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), led the meeting in Accra. Other security chiefs also attended.
Gen. Oppong-Peprah congratulated Dr. Omane Boamah. He promised the military's support to protect Ghana.
The CDS said the armed forces are ready to defend the country by land, sea, and air. He stressed the need for the military and civilians to work together.
Dr. Omane Boamah thanked the officers for their visit. He vowed to tackle issues like soldier housing and equipment.
The minister praised the military for keeping Ghana...
Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor Steps Down Early.
Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari will leave his job as the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). He started his leave on February 5, 2025, before his term was set to end.
President John Dramani Mahama approved Dr. Opoku-Afari's decision. The Deputy Governor first took office on August 7, 2017. He was given a second term in 2021. His tenure was supposed to last until August 6, 2025.
The early departure has people talking. They wonder who will lead the central bank next. This is an important question for Ghana's finances and politics.
The Bank of Ghana thanked Dr. Opoku-Afari. It recognized his work on monetary policy and economic stability. The Bank wished him well in the future...
Parliament has approved five ministerial nominees despite objections from the Minority Caucus. Four nominees passed without opposition, but Samuel Nartey George faced strong resistance.
The Appointments Committee had backed Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Samuel George, Kofi Adams, and Joseph Bukari Nikpe.
On February 4, 2025, Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako presided over the heated session.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin opposed George's nomination. He cited George's past criticism of former President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Afenyo-Markin argued George's temperament made him unfit to lead the Communications Ministry. The Majority Caucus dismissed these concerns, insisting...
The Tamale Circuit Court has ordered the immediate arrest of four men linked to a violent gun battle at the Tamale Central Market on January 28, 2025.
The suspects are accused of a shooting over a land dispute that left many people hurt. They ran away after the attack.
Faisal Alhassan (Warrant No. 01/2025), son of Gulkpenaa from Tamale, is one of the wanted men. The others are Osman Mohammed Nyohini Zaachi (Warrant No. 02/2025), Yakubu Mohammed, alias "Chairman" (Warrant No. 03/2025), and Rashid Zakaria (Warrant No. 04/2025).
Tahiru Sulemana, a fifth man, was arrested with a gunshot wound. He faces criminal charges along with the four missing suspects.
Prosecutors say Faisal Alhassan led the other suspects to shoot at traders and...
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