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Xiaomi has filed trademark applications for several new computer chips. The Chinese company registered names for XRING 02, XRING T1, and XRING 0 processors. These filings suggest Xiaomi continues developing custom chips to reduce dependence on suppliers like Qualcomm and MediaTek. Social media...

NVIDIA plans to release a new graphics card for China during August. The company will call the product RTX 5090DD and design it specifically for Chinese customers. US export rules have forced NVIDIA to create multiple versions of its cards for the Chinese market. The new model replaces the...

Fatshark Studios launched the first paid expansion for Warhammer 40K Darktide. The downloadable content sells for $11.99 standard edition and $18.99 deluxe edition. Players gain access to a new character class called Adeptus Arbites. The class features a robotic dog companion named Cyber-Mastiff...

Apple fixed major visibility problems with its Liquid Glass interface design after users complained about the confusing layout. The company released iOS 26 beta 2 with a more opaque Control Center that blocks background app icons and widgets from showing through. Beta testers reported that the...

Apple plans to remove the Dynamic Island from future iPhones through a two-step process. Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman reports the company will shrink the black oval area on iPhone screens next year. Apple can make the Dynamic Island smaller by placing Face ID sensors under the display screen...

T-Mobile will launch its satellite texting service on July 23rd through a partnership with SpaceX Starlink. The company has tested the feature with customers for several weeks during a free trial period. The service aims to provide communication access in remote areas where regular cell towers...

NVIDIA launched its GeForce RTX 5050 laptop graphics card today. The company lifted sales restrictions for laptop makers who want to use the new chip. Chinese manufacturers can begin selling laptops with this graphics processor immediately. The RTX 5050 joins NVIDIA's newest family of gaming...

NVIDIA moved up the release date for its RTX 5050 graphics card from late July to July 1st. The company plans a paper launch without immediate product shipments. Graphics card makers cannot deliver actual units on the announcement date. Real availability will start in mid to late July according...

Graphics card prices continue falling across global markets as retailers slash costs on Nvidia's RTX 50 series lineup. The RTX 5070 joins other models seeing significant price cuts below manufacturer suggested retail prices. Japanese stores recently began offering the graphics cards at...

ASUS has developed a new power connector that outperforms traditional 16-pin connections for graphics cards. The BTF 2.5 connector delivers better reliability and keeps temperatures lower during heavy use. This technology addresses power demands from high-end graphics cards like the RTX 5090...

A Microsoft OneDrive customer lost access to three decades of family photos after the company suddenly blocked their account. The user had uploaded personal memories spanning 30 years to Microsoft's cloud storage service. Microsoft locked the account without advance notice or clear explanation...

Apple will add vapor chamber cooling technology to its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro model. The new system aims to prevent overheating during intense gaming sessions. Mobile gamers have long complained about iPhones becoming hot during demanding games. The cooling upgrade represents Apple's first major...

Apex Legends players have fresh character options for Arenas mode during Season 25 Split 2. Gaming experts recommend five fighters that perform well in the fast-paced combat format. The mode serves as training ground for players preparing for ranked matches. Each recommended character brings...

Apex Legends players can download a major update that brings fresh content and gameplay changes. The patch version 1.000.101 launches the Future Icons Event across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. Developers added new rewards tracks and cosmetic items for players to unlock during the...

Netflix released two different shows that both warn about celebrity worship dangers. K-Pop Demon Hunters tells an animated story about a girl group that fights demons. The Astroworld Tragedy documents the deadly Travis Scott concert disaster. Both programs reached the top of Netflix viewing...

Directors of a new Netflix movie say BTS inspired their latest project. The South Korean news outlet OSEN reported Tuesday that the film KPop Demon Hunters draws from the band and their 2020 song Dynamite. Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang created the movie during the pandemic lockdowns. They...

Uganda's chief justice told prisoners not to accept plea bargains if they committed no crimes. Alfonse Owiny-Dollo spoke at Gulu Main Prison during a three-day legal camp on Monday. He warned inmates against pleading guilty just to escape long waits for trials. The chief justice said prisoners...

MTN Uganda helped save a children's home from financial trouble on Friday. The company cleared a 10 million shilling medical debt that had built up at Toro Babies Home. CEO Sylvia Mulinge led the team that visited the facility in Fort Portal City. Workers also gave another 10 million shillings...

Over 1,400 doctors sought just 16 available jobs through Uganda's Health Service Commission. Dr Henry Mwebesa leads the commission and spoke with reporters about the massive response. The applications came for positions at the Health Ministry and Kayunga hospital. Candidates took aptitude tests...

Uganda's Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao told citizens they cannot expect new leadership through voting. The Democratic Party president spoke at a church ceremony Saturday. He believes real political change must happen through talks between leaders. Mao attended an event welcoming...