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Fedora 44 Scheduled for Release on April 28th, Featuring GNOME 50 and Plasma 6.6
After being initially deemed not ready for this week's release, the Fedora project has confirmed that Fedora 44 will officially launch next Tuesday, with a final release date of April 28th. The project team has determined that Fedora 44 meets the release criteria following a Fedora 44 Go/No-Go meeting this week. Blocking bugs that were previously outstanding have been resolved in the past week, making this six-month cycle update of Fedora Linux ready for official release.
U.S. Court Agrees to Dismiss Masimo’s Lawsuit Regarding Apple Watch Import Ban
Chaos of Bundling Payment with Lending Will Be Rectified
According to Xinhua News Agency, on April 24th, the People's Bank of China and eight other departments jointly issued the "Administrative Measures for Online Marketing of Financial Products" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), which will officially come into effect on September 30, 2026. Specifically addressing the chaos of embedding payment with lending in non-bank payment institutions, Article 12 of the "Measures" draws a clear red line: non-bank payment institutions shall not include financial products such as loans and asset management products in payment tool options, nor shall they provide marketing services for such financial products.
Rumored iPhone Fold Missing Five Key Features
Apple plans to officially release its first foldable phone, the iPhone Fold, this fall. According to leaks, the starting price of the new device is expected to exceed $2000, equivalent to approximately 13,700 yuan. It will break the price record for iPhones, becoming the most expensive iPhone model ever.
US FCC Bans All Foreign Routers, Expanding Scope to Portable Wi-Fi and CPE Devices
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a major new regulation announcing a ban on the import of all new consumer-grade routers manufactured abroad. According to information published on the FCC website, the scope of this ban has been further expanded to include not only traditional consumer routers, but also portable Wi-Fi hotspots and LTE or 5G CPE access devices for residential use. This means that new foreign-made devices providing home network access via SIM cards will face strict import restrictions.
Wanted to See Xu Liang but Bought Tickets for Guang Liang: Woman Accidentally Gets Favored by Fans and Gifted Tickets
On April 25th, a story about a woman buying the wrong concert tickets due to a name mix-up went viral online, sparking discussion among netizens. The protagonist, a 27-year-old woman, intended to buy tickets for singer Xu Liang's concert but mistakenly purchased tickets for a concert in Taizhou featuring Guang Liang.
South Korean Man Arrested for Spreading AI-Generated Fake Image of Escaped Wolf
South Korean police recently arrested a man in his 40s for spreading an AI-generated image online, falsely claiming it showed "Neukgu," a wolf that escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, near a road intersection. Police believe the man hindered search efforts for the escaped wolf by creating and disseminating the false image.
Estimated Global Console Sales for March 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 is the Best-Selling
According to estimates from VGChartz, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be the best-selling game console globally in March 2026, with sales of 1,765,356 units, bringing its cumulative total to 18.93 million units.
South Korean Prime Minister Rare Praise for "Red Desert" - A Milestone in Korean Game Development
The South Korean single-player game "Red Desert" initially received poor reviews upon release, but through swift and effective updates from the developer, its reputation has successfully turned around. Recently, sales have exceeded 5 million, attracting the attention of current South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-sik, who directly praised the game as a milestone achievement in Korean game development.
DeepSeek-V4 Report Released: Secrets Behind the Delay Finally Revealed
Yesterday was a veritable "Spring Festival Gala" for the AI community. The release of the DeepSeek-V4 technical report, spanning nearly 60 pages, lays bare everything from architecture to training to post-training. 484 days was an unusual timeframe for the team, as V3 only took less than 8 months to go from V2 to release. Why did V4 take nearly twice as long? This article delves into the possible reasons and the impressive engineering foundation of this "Chinese pride."
Shanghai Metro Experiences Two Charging Treasure Fires in 48 Hours, Passengers Unaware of Details
Two near-miss incidents involving self-igniting charging treasures occurred on the Shanghai Metro within 48 hours. Fortunately, staff responded promptly, and no one was injured. However, both passengers involved stated they were unaware of the charging treasures' origin, brand, or compliance, highlighting significant safety concerns.
Samsung Increasingly Worried About Potential First Annual Loss in Mobile Business Amid Memory Crisis
Reported on April 22nd, as AI-related demand continues to consume global RAM capacity, the smartphone industry is facing pressure from rapidly rising costs, and Samsung's concerns are deepening, even to the point of being wary of a historically first annual loss in its mobile business division.
U.S. State Department Instructs Global Embassies to Issue Warnings About Chinese AI "Espionage," DeepSeek Again in Focus
Reuters reported on April 24th that the U.S. State Department has instructed its embassies worldwide to launch a coordinated effort, focusing on warning governments and businesses about the risks of Chinese companies allegedly acquiring U.S. artificial intelligence technology and intellectual property. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been specifically named as a subject of these warnings. This initiative stems from a diplomatic cable reviewed by Reuters, revealing the U.S. is attempting to strengthen diplomatic pressure globally regarding alleged Chinese AI "technology acquisition activities."
Windows 11 Update Mechanism Improvements: Users Can Skip Installation, Indefinitely Pause, and Decide Restart Time
Microsoft is making significant adjustments to the Windows 11 update experience, focusing on giving users more control, including skipping updates during initial setup, pausing updates for an indefinite period, and choosing to shut down or restart independently when updates are pending. These changes are currently being rolled out to Windows Insider testers, including Build 26220.8282 in the Beta Channel and Build 26300.8289 in the Canary and Dev Channels of the Experimental branch.
Research on Prehistoric Vietnamese Skeletons Challenges Key Assumptions About the Origin of Syphilis
A new study led by researchers at Charles Sturt University in Australia suggests that evidence of congenital syphilis in archaeological remains does not necessarily prove sexual transmission of the disease. This finding is shaking a long-held standard in medical history and paleopathology.
NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Server Card Released: 10496 CUDA Cores + Fanless Design
NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell server version (RTX4500BSE) went on sale April 24th. This professional graphics card, based on the Blackwell architecture, has been listed as in stock on the NVIDIA website since its announcement in March, with a direct link to the official store.
Driver's Over-Reliance on Assisted Driving Leads to Dangerous Wrong-Way Driving on Highway, Resulting in Fine and Points Deduction
Regardless of how vendors promote it, assisted driving at this stage is merely an aid and still requires human supervision and management during use; it should not be left unattended. According to a notification from "Hunan Highway Traffic Police," on April 19th at approximately 9:00 PM, Zhou drove his car onto the main highway in the wrong direction after charging at the Jinshiqiao service area on the Hubai Expressway, nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles before swerving to avoid a crash, and then turning back into the service area.
Valve’s New Steam Controller Exposed: TMR Joysticks Eliminate Drift, Quad-Motor Haptic Feedback Maxed Out
Valve’s new Steam game controller was prematurely leaked on the page of its official distributor, Komodo, revealing complete product details. The page was quickly taken down, but screenshots were saved, including a hands-on video showcasing the controller’s grip and mass-produced appearance.
American Millionaire Trampled to Death by Elephant Herd in Africa, Leaving Only Dismembered Remains
On the 17th of this month, in the Lope-Okanda rainforest of Gabon, Africa, 75-year-old Californian millionaire and vineyard owner Ernie Duclos was trampled to death by a herd of five female elephants during a private hunting trip worth $38,000. His body was left as a gruesome mass of shattered limbs and flesh.
34-Year Keyboard Legend: FILCO's Parent Company Ceases Operations Without Notice
FILCO, globally renowned for its Majestouch series of mechanical keyboards, has officially announced the cessation of all business operations through its parent company, Diatech Corporation, marking the end of an era for the "Big F" keyboard. The Japanese manufacturer, founded in 1982, has a 34-year history with its FILCO brand. Within enthusiast communities, FILCO is known as "Big F" alongside the Korean brand Leopold.
Is Chicken Bitten by a Cobra Truly More Delicious?
The belief that chicken bitten by venomous snakes tastes better is widespread, and a dish called "Snake-Bitten Chicken" once existed in southern China, where chefs specifically cooked chickens bitten by snakes. This article investigates whether this claim is true.
Rejecting Stubborn Exclusivity: Shuhei Yoshida Says You Dislike PC Ports, But New Games Still Need It to Make Money
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida publicly responded to the viewpoint of console exclusivity advocates in an interview with BackPocket at ALT.Games, explicitly stating that Sony's first-party game PC porting strategy has not harmed PS5 sales, but instead generates substantial funds for new game development. Shuhei Yoshida has 11 years of management experience at PlayStation Studios and was fired by former CEO Jim Ryan for refusing unreasonable requests.
Woman Drives High-Clearance Pickup Truck Over Lamborghini, Losses May Exceed $100,000
On the 22nd of this month, an unexpected accident occurred in a parking lot in Lake Nona, Florida: a woman driving a modified, high-clearance Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck ran over a Lamborghini Huracán reversing in front of her due to a severe blind spot, causing damage potentially reaching $100,000. The entire incident was captured on dashcam footage and quickly went viral on social media.
AMD Sweeps Top 10 CPU Sales Chart, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Ranks Quickly
AMD's newly released flagship processor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, has entered the top 10 of Amazon US CPU sales, currently ranking 10th. Priced at $899 (6999 yuan in China), $200 more than the 9950X3D, it offers minimal gaming performance difference compared to the $449 9800X3D, with advantages mainly in professional workstation workloads.
3DMark macOS Standalone Version Finally Released: No App Store Required, Runs Offline
UL Solutions, the developer of the well-known benchmark software 3DMark, recently launched a standalone macOS application. Users can now download the software and activate their licenses directly from the official website, no longer limited to the App Store distribution channel. UL Solutions first brought 3DMark to the macOS ecosystem during WWDC last June, but has long relied on the App Store for distribution.
$5.07 Million All-In on Intel: Once Mocked as a Spendthrift, Now Worth $13.7 Million
In April of this year, Intel's stock price reached a historic high, briefly exceeding $82 (approximately 590 yuan). This prompted netizens to recall a highly discussed event on Reddit from years ago: in August 2024, a US college junior majoring in mathematics inherited his grandmother's estate. Heeding the advice of elders, he didn't squander the money but instead invested the entire $700,000 (approximately 5.07 million yuan at the time) in Intel stock, which was then in a continuous decline.
"Resident Evil 9" Sales Exceed 7 Million Units in Under Two Months
"Resident Evil 9" game director Koji Inaba posted two photos on his personal Instagram celebrating the game surpassing 7 million units sold – one cake for Leon and one for Grace. This is a significant milestone, indicating that "Resident Evil 9: Requiem" also demonstrates remarkable longevity.
Suspect Accused of Leaking "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Movie Arrested
According to the Straits Times on Friday, a man accused of leaking the upcoming Nickelodeon animated film "Avatar: The Last Airbender" has been arrested in Singapore. Singapore police arrested the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, on suspicion of unauthorized access to media servers. This offense carries a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.
realme Online Store to Cease Operations, Fully Returning to OPPO
According to an official announcement from realme, the realme online store will officially cease operations starting April 25th. Its proprietary App, website, and mini-program will be simultaneously taken offline, with the brand fully returning to the OPPO system. After the service is discontinued, all core functions such as shopping, product browsing, event participation, points redemption, and live streaming will be terminated, with only a historical order inquiry entrance remaining, valid until April 25th, 2027.
DeepSeek V4 Adapts to Huawei Ascend Chips, Huang Renxun's "Disaster" Arrives
DeepSeek V4 has just launched, attracting attention from overseas media regarding its performance, price, and its adaptation to Huawei chips. Bloomberg sees it as a strong challenge to OpenAI and Anthropic, while Fortune focuses on its low pricing. Reuters highlights that it's not just a cheaper, better long-text model, and DeepSeek has explicitly disclosed V4's compatibility with Huawei Ascend chips. However, Reuters also notes that V4 still lags behind some
