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    Intel CEO Tan takes charge after AI chief's exit

    Following the departure of its former AI chief, Sachin Katti, to OpenAI, Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan is assuming direct control of the company's artificial intelligence division. An internal memo revealed that Tan acknowledged recent inconsistencies within the AI teams and intends to refine the...
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    MSI debuts B840 board with rear connectors

    MSI has introduced a new PRO B840M-P EVO WIFI6E PZ motherboard, marking the first B840 chipset model to feature a rear-mounted connector design. This Project Zero iteration relocates all primary power and data cables to the back, including the 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors, front-panel USB...
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    Nvidia, AMD plan GPU price hikes on DRAM costs

    Industry reports suggest that rising GDDR memory costs could lead to more expensive graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD. A significant increase in DRAM pricing, which has nearly doubled for some components, is affecting the procurement of GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory used in modern GPUs. While neither...
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    South Korea rates Pragmata, Romeo Is a Dead Man

    A South Korean ratings board has issued official classifications for two upcoming science fiction games, Capcom's Pragmata and Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo Is a Dead Man. This administrative step often indicates a game is approaching its release, suggesting both titles are likely scheduled...
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    ADATA, MSI bring 128 GB DDR5 to desktops

    ADATA has introduced the first mainstream 4-rank DDR5 memory modules, doubling the maximum capacity per module to 128 GB. Developed in collaboration with MSI, these CUDIMMs have been confirmed to operate stably on forthcoming Z890 motherboards. This advancement allows dual-DIMM platforms to...
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    Max Payne 2 mod drops FPS with path tracing

    A newly released mod for Max Payne 2 that uses RTX Remix technology has incorporated path tracing into several of the game's initial environments. While this lighting technique produces dramatically enhanced visuals, it currently imposes a severe performance cost on even the most powerful...
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    Nvidia DGX Spark tops 175 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077

    The NVIDIA DGX Spark, a mini PC designed for artificial intelligence tasks, has demonstrated a surprising capacity for high-end gaming. A company-provided guide shows the system can run Cyberpunk 2077 at over 175 frames per second. This performance was achieved using high visual settings, path...
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    NCSOFT details Horizon Steel Frontiers at G-Star

    NCSOFT presented its upcoming game Horizon Steel Frontiers at a recent industry event, confirming a release window targeting late 2026 or early 2027. The developer plans to initiate public testing for the title next year. Previously known as Project Skyline, the game will emphasize player versus...
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    Immortals Fenyx Rising is free on Ubisoft Connect

    Ubisoft is offering its open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising for free on PC through its Ubisoft Connect platform. The promotional giveaway of the standard edition is available for a limited time to mark the fifth anniversary of the company's digital ecosystem. The game, developed by the team...
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    ASUS says ROG Ally demand exceeds expectations

    ASUS has reported unexpectedly strong consumer demand for its premium ROG Ally gaming devices, particularly for higher-end models. Chief Financial Officer Nick Wu stated that market response since the product's launch has been extremely positive, leading to current shortages. The company is...
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    Apple swaps 2019 MacBook Pro for new M5 model

    A customer with a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro received an unexpected free upgrade to a new 14-inch M5 model after seeking a battery replacement under his AppleCare+ subscription. Despite this substantial hardware improvement, the customer expressed frustration with Apple's service, criticizing what...
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    Zimbabwe’s loss to Algeria exposes Marinica’s uphill task

    A recent defeat to Algeria has underscored the profound challenges facing the Zimbabwe national football team and its new coach, Mario Marinica. The match revealed a squad struggling with a lack of match fitness and an inability to implement the high-tempo system their coach advocates...
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    Kazembe seeks unity in fight against drug abuse

    A senior government official has called for a united national effort to combat drug and substance abuse, which he described as a significant threat to public health and national development. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe emphasized the need for collective action, stating that no single...
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    Zimbabwe, Zambia move to scrap trade barriers

    Zimbabwe and Zambia have pledged to remove all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, signaling a major commitment to deepen economic integration. The announcement was made by senior ministers during a bilateral business forum in Harare. Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister, Amon Murwira...
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    Tensions rise in Zimbabwe national team camp after fallout with coach

    Two players, Tawanda Maswanhise and Tawanda Chirewa, have left the Zimbabwe national football team's camp in the Middle East following a reported dispute with the coach. Sources indicate tensions arose from critical comments made during training sessions, which left several players feeling...
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    Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Sibanda set to retire, successor uncertain

    Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda will depart his position upon the expiration of his contract, concluding a tenure that began in 2017. His departure creates uncertainty regarding his successor and the future balance of power within the nation's security structures...
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    Harare families appeal eviction ruling, claim land donated to Zanu PF

    Over 850 families facing removal from a Harare estate have lodged a Supreme Court appeal, temporarily suspending their eviction. The families are contesting a High Court ruling which rejected their claim to the land in Msasa Park and Chadcombe. They argue the property was donated to a Zanu PF...
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    Zanu PF pushes for constitutional change to extend Mnangagwa's term

    Senior officials within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party are publicly advocating for a constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond his current term. During a party meeting in Highfield, Harare, provincial chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa stated that Parliament...
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    US withdrawal from UN human rights review undermines global accountability

    The United States has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council and its Universal Periodic Review, a move signaling a retreat from international human rights accountability. This decision breaks with a tradition of participation and undermines the foundational principle of the review process...
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    NYPD documents reveal racial profiling in facial recognition use

    Newly released documents reveal the New York Police Department engaged in extensive and discriminatory surveillance using facial recognition technology. Amnesty International and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project obtained over 2,700 records following a five-year lawsuit, which they...
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