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Netmarble Neo announced Bloomwalker, a new adventure title set in the Ni no Kuni universe, for PlayStation 5, alongside Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game centers on restoring the polluted world of Luminoa, with players traveling in a moving house that evolves as they progress. Bloomwalker offers crafting, building a pocket dimension, and nurturing spirits called higgledies. Players can interact with artisan friends, unlock new recipes, and expand their home. No official release date has been [...]

Sherwin‑Williams executive Timothy McDonough argues that semiconductor fabs are now racing against complexity rather than time. With global chip sales up 18.9% and a severe labor shortage, adding more workers to construction sites only heightens congestion and schedule risk. He proposes pre‑applying coatings in controlled environments to move work off the critical path, reducing weather‑related delays and crew conflicts. The article stresses that partnering with a coatings provider who understands construction realities can accelerate approvals and give [...]

Telangana is drafting a new Global Capability Centres (GCC) policy that will replace broad incentives with targeted support for frontier sectors such as space, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced life sciences. The move follows the state’s rapid GCC growth—over 500 centres, 75 added in 2025‑26, and a projected 100 more this fiscal year—prompting a shift from scale to high‑value investment. Officials will offer incentives only to projects that create new ecosystems, such as a SpaceX [...]

Arm’s first data‑center CPU, the AGI CPU, was unveiled in a lab in Austin, Texas, marking the company’s entry into the server market. The chip builds on Arm’s long‑standing IP, moving from licensing cores to delivering a complete, validated Neoverse Compute Subsystem (CSS) that includes cores, fabric, and other components. The lab tour showed how Arm’s CSS enables rapid design and production, reducing time to market for customers building custom CPUs and DPUs. The AGI CPU demonstrates [...]

Microsoft clarified that Windows’ default Fast Startup feature does not fully shut down the operating system. When a user clicks Shut Down, the kernel session is hibernated and stored in hiberfil.sys, allowing the next boot to resume the saved state and boot quickly. Restart, however, terminates the kernel session entirely, forcing a cold boot that reloads drivers and clears potential driver‑related issues. The article explains the technical differences, the purpose of Fast Startup, and its impact on troubleshooting. [...]

Richard Devine, Managing Editor at Windows Central, balances a career focused on Windows, open‑source software, and PC gaming. He spends extensive time exploring GitHub for under‑the‑radar tools, refining WSL workflows, and bridging Windows‑Linux compatibility. Outside work, he dedicates hours to games like The Division 2, Forza Horizon, and Call of Duty, engaging deeply with their communities. Devine’s goal is to provide readers with top tools, insightful tech coverage, and an enhanced gaming experience whenever they power up. [...]

At Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi, senior executives from ASML, Yamaha Robotics, and Swedish firms underscored India’s rapid ascent as a semiconductor hub. They cited the country’s youthful talent, supportive policy framework, and expanding investment climate. The event highlighted the need for hands‑on training and modern equipment to develop a skilled workforce. Global leaders emphasized international partnerships, particularly between India and Sweden, to strengthen the semiconductor value chain and signal India’s clear strategy to the industry. [...]

Apple released the iOS 27.2 developer beta, advancing its redesigned Health app. The update replaces the old list with a card‑style Browse layout, consolidates search and browse into a single bottom button, and introduces an Insights tab that aggregates sleep, VO₂ max, and other metrics into a concise Apple Intelligence summary. A Personal Guidance section offers tailored training suggestions. The redesign leverages new Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 sensors, providing more frequent heart‑rate and variability readings. Additional [...]