Apple is said to be working on a major overhaul of iPadOS, the operating system (OS) which powers the iPad. According to claims by a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based technology giant's next iteration of iPadOS, iPadOS 19, could make the iPad operating system more like macOS. With several iPad models getting an upgrade to the latest M4 chipset, Apple is reportedly gearing up to focus on delivering more productivity and improving the multitasking capabilities of its tablets.iPadOS 19 OverhaulThis information comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, the journalist claims that revamping the iPadOS software will be one of the key agendas during the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, which kicks off on June 9.With recent upgrades to iPad models, hardware capabilities of the tablets have left behind its software. So far, the iPad OS has been an extension of iOS, offering similar features adapted to a larger screen size. However, users have been asking for more — more features, more multitasking capabilities, and more productivity. And it seems like Apple will finally listen. As per Gurman, the iPhone maker is aiming to make the iPad operate more like a Mac.With iPadOS 19, it is said to focus on improving productivity, multitasking and app window management. This report contradicts more context to past information by the same journalist who suggested that Apple's next-generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS versions would focus more on delivering visual changes than adding new features.Previous claims by Gurman suggest that the company will minimise the visual differences across devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the Apple Vision Pro and deliver a more cohesive experience. Thus, its operating systems may come with user interface (UI) elements akin to visionOS, the OS powering the spatial headset. While official details remain scarce, one of the rumoured changes is glass effects throughout the UI. As per the journalist, Apple aims to eliminate differences in system actions such as hamburger menus and menu buttons, the menu bar, and button for closing applications. Some applications are suggested to get reworked to aid a new generation of users in better understanding their devices. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: iPadOS, iPadOS 18, IOS, iOS 18, Apple, WWDC 2025, Mac, macOS Shaurya Tomer Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More Related Stories

Tars Protocol: Building the Future of AI Agent Markets on Solana6 min read·Just now--The AI revolution is unfolding before our eyes. From autonomous trading bots to AI copilots that write code or generate designs, intelligent agents are becoming core components of the modern tech landscape.But as their importance grows, so does the need for a scalable, open, and incentivized platform to create, share, and monetize these agents.That’s where Tars Protocol comes in, a game-changing project building the first AI Token Marketplace on Solana.Tars is not just another AI project. It’s an infrastructure layer designed to unlock the tokenized AI economy, where every AI agent is not only functional but also tradable, composable, and usable across a modular app ecosystem.Let’s break this down and explore why Tars is one of the most exciting projects in AI x Web3 today.What are AI Agent Markets, and Why Do They Matter?Before diving into Tars itself, let’s understand what AI Agent Markets are.Think of an AI agent as a mini autonomous software robot. It might be a trading algorithm, a customer service bot, a writing assistant, or even a legal document analyzer. These agents can learn, reason, interact, and complete tasks based on data.An AI Agent Market is a decentralized platform where:• Developers can deploy and tokenize these agents.• Users can discover and interact with agents based on use case or performance.• Tokens represent ownership, access, or revenue rights over the agent’s outputs or utility.The value of such markets lies in accessibility and distribution. Just like app stores changed how we use software, AI Agent Markets aim to democratize AI, making powerful tools available to everyone, not just Big Tech.The Role of Tokenization in the AI EconomyWhy tokenize AI agents?Tokenization does three powerful things for the AI economy:1. Ownership & Revenue SharingDevelopers can retain ownership while still enabling others to use or license their agents. The token acts as proof of access or rights.2. Liquidity & DiscoveryTokenized agents can be listed, searched, and traded just like any other asset. It gives life to an economy of AI modules.3. Composable EcosystemAgents can be combined, upgraded, or reused. Tokens enable developers to build on each other’s work without reinventing the wheel.On-chain tokenization makes this system transparent, interoperable, and resistant to central control.Tars Protocol: The AI Token Marketplace for SolanaNow that you understand the “why”, let’s talk about Tars, the “how”.Tars Protocol is building the AI architecture layer for Solana, offering a full suite of tools and a marketplace where developers can deploy and tokenize AI agents seamlessly.Here are the key pillars of the Tars ecosystem:1. AI Console: The Super App for Modular AIAt the heart of the experience is the AI Console, a unified interface where users can access a wide variety of AI applications, from trading bots to generative code assistants.Think of it as an AI app store but supercharged with tokenized incentives.It’s intuitive, fast, and built to serve over 1,000,000+ Solana users, providing seamless onboarding and use of AI-powered tools.2. Instant Tokenization: Launch in MinutesTars offers an instant tokenization flow. In less than 5 minutes, a developer can:• Upload an AI agent• Set initial parameters (utility, governance, access)• Deploy it to the market with a native token and bonding curveNo complex smart contract knowledge required.This is revolutionary because it gives anyone, from indie hackers to research labs, a frictionless way to monetize their AI models.3. Fair Stealth Launch: Protecting Early-Stage ProjectsAI token launches can often be gamed by bots or whales. Tars solves this with a custom randomization algorithm that ensures stealth fairness.This gives early adopters a chance to access new agents and tokens without getting front-run.4. Frameworks for Any Use CaseTars supports a wide range of frameworks for building AI agents:• Sona: Cognitive trading framework (ideal for DeFi bots)• Akira: Generative code framework (great for coding assistants)• Eliza: Lightweight chatbot framework• Rig: Build scalable apps in Rust• Solana Agent Kit: For native Solana integrationsWhether you’re building a GPT-powered assistant or a DeFi execution bot, Tars gives you the tools to ship fast.5. Proof of Intelligence (POI), Trustless Agent ExecutionA major challenge in AI is verifying outputs.Tars uses Proof of Intelligence (POI), a novel system that executes AI agents in Trusted Execution Environments (TEE). It ensures that:• No one can tamper with the model’s execution• Results are verifiable and reproducible on-chainThis makes Tars one of the first protocols to solve the “black box” problem of AI in Web3.6. RAG Memory & Data TrainingTars agents are trainable using both on-chain and off-chain data. They can also leverage retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to remember past interactions or documents.This means agents aren’t static, they get smarter over time, adapting to user needs.7. Social Integrations & AI CloningOne of the most unique features: you can clone an AI agent using data from any X (formerly Twitter) profile.Tars allows developers to generate agents that mimic the tone, behavior, or reasoning patterns of influencers or thought leaders.Imagine talking to an agent trained on Naval Ravikant’s posts, or using a coding assistant that codes like Vitalik Buterin.This opens up a whole new world of agent personalization and cultural AI.Real-World Use Cases of Tars AI AgentsHere are just a few of the many possible applications of agents built on Tars:• DeFi Bots: AI agents that monitor Solana DEXs and execute arbitrage trades or manage liquidity positions.• Code Assistants: Dev tools that write and test Solana smart contracts based on prompts.• Healthcare Agents: Agents trained on medical literature for instant diagnosis or patient support.• Content Creators: AI influencers that generate posts, art, or memes with personality.• Customer Service: Intelligent support agents embedded into on-chain apps or NFT marketplaces.Why Tars Stands OutTars isn’t the only project exploring AI x crypto, but it’s arguably the most complete.What makes it unique:• Built natively on Solana (low cost, high speed)• Focused on agents, not just models• Full token economy built in• Works with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and other LLM providers• Composable and modular app architectureIt’s a protocol, a launchpad, and an AI marketplace all in one.The Future of AI Agent MarketsThe AI token economy is just beginning.In the future, we may see:• DAOs run entirely by AI agents• Social networks populated by agent “personalities”• Every app having an “AI layer” that evolves in real time• Cross-agent collaboration to solve real-world challengesTars Protocol is building the rails for this future, today.Conclusion: Tars is a Gateway to the AI EconomyTars Protocol isn’t just another AI project, it’s infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent, tokenized apps.By combining agent deployment, tokenization, and proof of execution, it empowers developers and users to co-create an open, scalable, and composable AI ecosystem.If you believe in a world where AI is accessible, trustless, and economically fair, Tars is where you should be building or exploring.Ready to be part of the future?Whether you’re an AI builder, a Web3 degenerate, or just curious, Tars AI Token Marketplace is open and growing fast.• Visit https://tars.pro• Explore the AI Console• Try deploying your first tokenized agent• Join the Tars community and help shape the agent economy

Jawmuncher Crisis Dino Moderator Oct 25, 2017 44,187 Ibis Island Great Deal, especially for the PS5 Versions (As we don't see $20 prices as often these days). This was a pretty highly praised remake for anyone interested in returning to past JRPGs. I had actually jumped at the game when it was $30 on PS5 not thinking it would get even cheaper. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Reviews Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is rated 'Strong' after being reviewed by 68 critics, with an overall average score of 82. It's ranked in the top 11% of games and recommended by 87%... opencritic.com View: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:knj5sw5al3sukl6vhkpi7637/post/3lmp4dr4lm72c?ref_src=embed  Last edited: Yesterday at 11:00 AM Man Called Aerodynamics Member Oct 29, 2017 8,181 Nice deal for Alan Wake with both DLCs! Picked it up.   eXistor Member Oct 27, 2017 13,487 I have never played the original RS2, but the remake is unbelievably good. It's become one of my favorite rpg's very quickly.   jungius Member Sep 5, 2021 3,429 WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW like wow grab em all guys, RS2 is so worth it  Brando "This guy are sick" Member Oct 25, 2017 1,583 Romancing Saga 2 is the best rpg of last year that very few played.   Sephiroth Member Oct 26, 2017 6,919 Balatro for PS5 is likely a price error. Edit: Amazon pm'd it. So easier to get free shipping.  RPG_Fanatic Member Oct 25, 2017 4,700 Romancing Saga 2 was my GOTY for 2024 and is an amazing remake. The game is gameplay driven over main character story, in case that is a deal breaker for you.   mopinks Member Oct 27, 2017 32,417 I'd jump on RS2 at that price if I actually had $30 to spare at the moment   Sephiroth Member Oct 26, 2017 6,919 Balatro and Alan Wake 2 sold out at Target   YuriLowell Member Oct 26, 2017 4,345 I got the ps5 version of romancing saga 2. Wish it was ps5 Alan wake.   OP OP Jawmuncher Crisis Dino Moderator Oct 25, 2017 44,187 Ibis Island Skies Member Oct 25, 2017 3,341 Thanks for sharing. Have no experience with this series but the Direct showing peaked my interest. For those that played RS2 on Switch, how is it? I'm fine with lower resolution as long as there are no glarring issues and frame rate is stable. Also, is this random battles? If so, is switch loading serviceable between overworld and battles?  BassForever One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 31,494 CT Cool, got Romancing Saga for Switch, thanks for the heads up   Buhbooyah Member Nov 21, 2019 236 Played RS2 on a wild ass sale whim a few years ago, was always skittish about the series because of the subsystems, went on a fuckin bender and played through almost every saga game (EXCEPT RS 3 DUNNO WHY WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME). RS2 owns bones and is worth $20 cmon man  Kazer "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 3,037 RS2 was so fuckin good. Buy it y'all.   Gans Member Oct 27, 2017 832 Buy RS2, what a game   Orayn Member Oct 25, 2017 14,073 Buy this game, people. You don't need to know anything about SaGa, just go in completely fresh and have a good time. It's an outstanding remake of an entry that was already considered one of the best in the series.   MaverickHunterX Member Oct 27, 2017 2,384 Not to steal Thunder but this was the true deal imho View: https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3lmp4dr4lm72c   RPG_Fanatic Member Oct 25, 2017 4,700 Skies said: Thanks for sharing. Have no experience with this series but the Direct showing peaked my interest. For those that played RS2 on Switch, how is it? I'm fine with lower resolution as long as there are no glarring issues and frame rate is stable. Also, is this random battles? If so, is switch loading serviceable between overworld and battles? Click to expand... Click to shrink... The enemies wander around the field in this remake, so no random battles. I am pretty lax in terms of game performance, so someone else eould better comment on that.  Faiyaz Member Nov 30, 2017 6,371 Bangladesh How are the characters/story/writing in this game? I understand it's less of a focus, but still curious.   RayCharlizard Member Nov 2, 2017 4,280 Thanks for the heads up! Been eyeing this one for a while but have too many JRPGs in the backlog to snag it at full price but I can't say no to just about any PS5 disc that's $20 or under lol. Now to figure out where to slot this into my current line up. MaverickHunterX said: Not to steal Thunder but this was the true deal imho View: https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3lmp4dr4lm72c Click to expand... Click to shrink... Ah man, same deal isn't there for PS5 and it doesn't look like that version gets a steelbook either. 😭  Astral Member Oct 27, 2017 33,090 This is super tempting but I'm not sure I'd even have time to play it anyway.   Bucca Member Oct 25, 2017 4,900 FYI Amazon has price matched so it's now $20 there as well Edit: nvm posted above lol  B.K. Member Oct 31, 2017 18,408 That's still too much for a SaGa game.   Jakenbakin "This guy are sick" and Corrupted by Vengeance Member Jun 17, 2018 14,219 RPG_Fanatic said: The enemies wander around the field in this remake, so no random battles. I am pretty lax in terms of game performance, so someone else eould better comment on that. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Enemies are on the overworld in the original, too :p SaGa has visible enemies for every entry past the Gameboy entries I think? (Haven't played 2 of them yet but I'm pretty sure that's right) BUY SAGA PEOPLE! It's a great game!  Skies Member Oct 25, 2017 3,341 For anyone on the fence, there is a demo available. Going to give the switch one a try and compare to PS5. RPG_Fanatic said: The enemies wander around the field in this remake, so no random battles. t I am pretty lax in terms of game performance, so someone else eould better comment on that. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Thank you! I'm pretty lax as well as long as it isnt crazy unstable. Much more likely to finish a JRPG with a portable option. Gonna try the demoes out later today and see for myself.  J_ToSaveTheDay "This guy are sick" and Corrupted by Vengeance Avenger Oct 25, 2017 22,134 USA I'm tempted by SaGa but would rather play the game on my Steam Deck and wait for that price on the Steam version. :(   septentrion2 Member Apr 11, 2023 4,311 Picked RS2 up on PS5. Thanks for the heads up, OP! 🙌   neonglow Member Oct 25, 2017 990 MaverickHunterX said: Not to steal Thunder but this was the true deal imho View: https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3lmp4dr4lm72c Click to expand... Click to shrink... Thanks! I was able to get the Atari steelbook while it was in stock.  Pai Pai Master Member Oct 25, 2017 36,658 Atlanta GA sold out on amazon already? I don't wanna give Target my money :(   ShineALight Member Oct 27, 2017 575 Anyone know of the $20 Atari 50 being sold by Curbside Group is the steelbook? Is there even a non-steelbook of the expanded edition?   OP OP Jawmuncher Crisis Dino Moderator Oct 25, 2017 44,187 Ibis Island ShineALight said: Anyone know of the $20 Atari 50 being sold by Curbside Group is the steelbook? Is there even a non-steelbook of the expanded edition? Click to expand... Click to shrink... The one that's currently on amazon is the standard. Looks like the Steelbook sold out.  Mandos Member Nov 27, 2017 38,292 Even at $20 that's still tempting…. Just wish I actually liked playing that early Atari era   OP OP Jawmuncher Crisis Dino Moderator Oct 25, 2017 44,187 Ibis Island Mandos said: Even at $20 that's still tempting…. Just wish I actually liked playing that early Atari era Click to expand... Click to shrink... A lot of the reviews point out that even if you aren't necessarily big on Atari games, the historical aspect is really cool if you're at all interested in gaming history.  Chackan Member Oct 31, 2017 5,435 If anyone is on the fence with this game, DON'T BE! If you care even just a little about JRPGs go for it. Was undecided if I should buy it or not last year, around December (not much later after it launched) and I fucking loved it! Edit: Talking about RS2: ROTS by the way.  Wyatt+ Member Jan 15, 2020 795 Ordered SaGa for PS5. I'm stuck between Xenoblade and Assassin's Creed Shadows right now, but $20 is hard to pass up.   twothreesix Member Jun 7, 2018 127 Just want to add to the pile that's saying RS2 was the best JRPG last year, and one of my favs in a while. Very much worth it at this price.   BorganXI Member Oct 27, 2017 2,408 WA Got it for $20. Thanks OP and Wario.   MidasTouch Member Dec 29, 2023 1,268 RS2 is absolutely worth it, especially at this price.   maigret Member Jun 28, 2018 4,096 GameStop has the Switch version for $26.99 if you have their Pro account, or $29.99 without.   Sephiroth Member Oct 26, 2017 6,919 PS5 was $10 yesterday, Switch today Wario64 (@wario64.bsky.social) Balatro Special Edition (Switch) is $9.99 at Best Buy buff.ly/ECB90B4 #ad bsky.app   Giga Man One Winged Slayer Member Oct 27, 2017 22,896 Had no idea there was an "expanded" edition for Atari 50. Looks like the steelbooks are sold out too.  

Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Hardware 8.8 Epomaker Carbon60 Keyboard Review – This Is Literally Made Out of Carbon Fiber Muhammad Zuhair • Apr 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM EDT • Copy Shortlink Product Info Epomaker Carbon60 Price$129.99 Well, Epomaker is one of the leading keyboard manufacturers, but is one of their more impressive offerings, and it is rather for an odd reason. The segment is reaching a point where there is little to innovate; however, with the Carbon60, Epomaker basically opened up competition in a new space, which is "carbon-fiber" made keyboards. Epomaker Carbon60 Keyboard: Compact & Low-Profile Design, Gateron Low Switches & Bare Minimum Weight When you look at portability with keyboards, it is something that doesn't co-exist together, given that in order to get your keyboard to move with you, consumers often need to compromise on elements like performance or aesthetics. But, with Epomaker's Carbon60, it won't be wrong to say that you are looking at an ideal portable option. With a small 60% design, you are looking at the bare minimum weight of a keyboard, and when I first carried the keyboard in my hands, I was amazed to see how easy the unit was to carry around. For a quick rundown of Epomaker Carbon60 specifications, it comes with both Gateron Brown and Red low-profile switches, along with three-mode connectivity options like Type-C, Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connection. Here's a summary of the keyboard's features/specifications: Specification Details Brand Epomaker Model Carbon60 Layout 60% ANSI US Layout Number of Keys 61 Keys Connectivity Type-C Cable, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 Compatibility Mac / Windows / Linux Battery Capacity 3000mAh Battery Life 23.6 hours (Backlight on), 176.4 hours (Backlight off) Case Material Carbon Fiber Front Height 22.5 mm Back Height 26.7 mm Flex-Cut No Flex-Cut Plate Material Carbon Fiber Sound Dampening 3 layers: Sandwich Pad, Switch Pad, Bottom Foam Keycaps Profile DSA Low Profile Keycaps Material ABS Plastic Keycaps Technique Double-Shot Hot Swappable Yes RGB South-facing, per-key RGB Polling Rate 1000Hz (USB, 2.4GHz), 125Hz (Bluetooth 5.0) Latency 4ms (USB), 10ms (2.4GHz), 22ms (Bluetooth 5.0) Anti-Ghosting N-Key Rollover (Windows) / 6-Key Anti-Ghosting (Mac) Keyboard Dimensions 297 x 102.3 x 26.7 mm Keyboard Weight 0.5 kg Epomaker Carbon60 Keyboard - Unboxing & Close-Up Well, the packaging of the keyboard was nothing out of the ordinary, since it featured the keyboard's branding in a blue-dominant color scheme. I wouldn't call the packaging premium at all, since it had the simple cardboard as the outer material, but I would've loved if the manufacturer would offer something better, in order to provide a good first-time experience. 2 of 9 In the box, you get the standard manual, a Type-C USB cable, and a keycap puller, along with a 2.4 GHz USB to connect the keyboard wirelessly. The part which did disappoint me a bit is that there isn't any sort of protective covering for the keyboard, and given that how susceptible the keyboard is to damage, the manufacturer could've focused on this. But apart from this, the packaging was moderate. One of the main reasons why the Carbon60 keyboard is such a unique product is most likely due to its weight. The keyboard comes in at just 500g, which is one of the industry's lightest ones. And given that your average "DELL" keyboard is around 1.5 kg, this is almost three times lesser. Epomaker managed to achieve this weight rating by integrating a carbon fiber case, which not only provides durability, but contributes tremendously towards its portability aspect. Of course, the only downside is that with the 60% layout, you don't get options like a dedicated numpad. Along with this, the keyboard is also equipped with RGB options, so this really checks all the boxes for an ideal compact product. 2 of 9 The Epomaker Carbon60 is a low-profile keyboard, which means it is a more ergonomically friendly one, not suited much for hardcore gaming workloads. It comes with DSA Low Profile keycaps, which provides that shorter-travel distance and a more quieter typing experience, accompanied with the Gateron low profile switches. Epomaker Carbon60 Conclusion - The Best Option For a Portable Yet High-Performing Keyboard The Epomaker Carbon60 has managed the best to integrate features of what a full-sized keyboard comes with, and combining them with the benefits of a 60% layout. On top of that, with a wireless connectivity, it really does take portability to a whole new level, and this is what I love about the keyboard. The only downside here is the pricing, since the Carbon60 is retailing for $129.99, which is a high tag to pay for a 60% layout keyboard, but if portability is a priority, this keyboard gets the job done. If you are eager to purchase the Epomaker Carbon60, you can refer to the company's official website here and enjoy a great experience. 8.8 WCCFTECH RATING Deal of the Day Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

الانفتاح والتجارة والأرباح.. تركيا تؤكد استمرار توسعها بأفريقيامقر وزارة الخارجية التركية في أنقرة (الأناضول)14/4/2025أكدت تركيا أن تعاونها مع قارة أفريقيا سيستمر في التوسع خلال الفترة المقبلة عبر تنفيذ مشاريع متعددة تصب في مصلحة الشعوب. جاء ذلك في بيان صدر السبت عن وزارة الخارجية بمناسبة مرور 20 عاما من حصول تركيا على صفة مراقب دائم لدى الاتحاد الأفريقي في 12 أبريل/نيسان 2008. وقال البيان إن أنقرة تؤكد التزامها بعلاقات تقوم على الاحترام المتبادل، والشراكة العادلة، ومبدأ الربح المشترك، مع القارة بأكملها وجميع الدول الأفريقية. وأشار البيان إلى أن القمة الرابعة المشتركة المقررة في 2026 ستوفر فرصة لتعزيز علاقات أكثر بين الجانبين. الانفتاح على أفريقيا وقد عملت تركيا على تعزيز وجودها في القارة السمراء منذ عقدين من الزمن من خلال توسيع العلاقات، وزيادة الحضور الدبلوماسي، حتى باتت تحتل المركز الرابع من بين الدول الأكثر تمثيلا في القارة الأفريقية، بعد الولايات المتحدة والصين وفرنسا. ووفقا لبيانات وزارة الخارجية التركية، فقد قفز عدد السفارات التركية في أفريقيا من 12 سفارة عام 2002 إلى 44 سفارة وقنصلية في سنة 2022، كما ارتفعت السفارات والتمثيليات الدبلوماسية الأفريقية المعتمدة في تركيا من 10 سفارات في عام 2008 إلى 38 سفارة في 2023. إعلان ويرجع الاهتمام التركي بقارة أفريقيا إلى عام 2005 حيث حصلت أنقرة على صفة مراقب دائم لدى الاتحاد الأفريقي، وأعلنت إستراتيجية جديدة عنوانها "الانفتاح على أفريقيا". وسعيا لتنفيذ تلك الإستراتيجية والرؤية التوسعية، كثّف المسؤولون ورجال الأعمال الأتراك زياراتهم إلى القارة لعقد الصفقات التجارية والاقتصادية. وفي الفترة الممتدة بين عامي 2008 و2023 زار الرئيس التركي 31 دولة أفريقية ووجه بوصلة الاستثمار نحو المنطقة. تبادل تجاري موسع تمتلك القارة الأفريقية أسواقا استهلاكية ضخمة وجاذبة للمستثمرين، إذ يقطنها ما يربو على 1.3 مليار إنسان، كما أنها تعاني من انعدام الشركات المحلية القادرة على الصناعات والصناعات التحويلية. وبالإضافة إلى مقومات الأسواق الاستهلاكية، فإن القارة الأفريقية -وفقا لتقديرات اقتصادية- تمتلك حوالي 65% من الموارد العالمية التي لم يتم العمل على استغلالها. وفي ظل هذه المعطيات، عملت أنقرة في العقدين الماضيين على توجيه الاستثمارات نحو الدول الأفريقية، وانتقل حجم التبادل التجاري بين تركيا وحلفائها الأفارقة من حوالي 3 مليارات دولار سنة 2003 إلى 35 مليار دولار عام 2023. وخلال القمة الثالثة من منتدى الاقتصاد والأعمال التركي الأفريقي، قال الرئيس أردوغان إنه يتطلع إلى زيادة في حجم التبادل التجاري مع القارة الأفريقية ليصل في مرحلته النهائية إلى 75 مليار دولار أميركي. وقد ارتفع حجم المشاريع التي قامت بها شركات المقاولات التركية في عموم أفريقيا إلى 71.1 مليار دولار سنة 2021، وتختص دول أفريقيا جنوب الصحراء بنحو 19.5 مليار دولار من هذه المقاولات والأعمال. صفقات الأسلحة وفي سياق السعي لتمتين العلاقات وتنويعها، سعت أنقرة إلى الدخول في صفقات عسكرية مع العديد من الحكومة الأفريقية. وتمتلك تركيا 37 مكتبا عسكريا في عموم أفريقيا، وفي عام 2021 ارتفعت مبيعاتها العسكرية من 41 مليون دولار إلى 328 مليون دولار. إعلان وقد أسهمت في دعم الجيش الصومالي وبنت له مركزا للتدريب والتطوير، وقدمت له كثيرا من الأسلحة، كما قامت بالشيء ذاته مع إثيوبيا. وبعدما تراجع النفوذ الفرنسي في غرب أفريقيا وخاصة في منطقة الساحل، دخلت تركيا في علاقات واسعة مع بوركينافاسو ومالي والنيجر، وأبرمت صفقات سلاح مع الحكومات العسكرية وباتت تصدر للمنطقة طائرات بيرقدار المسيرة والعديد من الأسلحة. المصدر : الجزيرة + الأناضول

 تراجعت أسعار الذهب، اليوم، بعد أن بلغت ارتفاعا قياسيا في وقت سابق من الجلسة مع انحسار التوترات التجارية بعد أن أعلن الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب استثناء الهواتف الذكية وأجهزة الحاسب الآلي من الرسوم الجمركية الأميركية المضادة. وبحلول الساعة 03:29 بتوقيت جرينتش، نزل الذهب في المعاملات الفورية 0.1 بالمئة إلى 3232.45 دولار للأوقية (الأونصة)، وبلغ الذهب ارتفاعا قياسيا عند 3245.42 دولار للأوقية في وقت سابق اليوم. وزادت العقود الأميركية الآجلة للذهب 0.1 بالمئة إلى 3248.20 دولار للأوقية. وساهم انخفاض الدولار في دعم الذهب، لكن أنباء استثناء سلع تكنولوجية من الرسوم الجمركية رفعت شهية المخاطرة وتسببت في تراجع الطلب على الملاذات الآمنة.  وقال تيم ووترر، كبير محللي السوق في شركة كيه.سي.إم تريد: "أدى هذا إلى افتقار الذهب إلى اتجاه واضح". وأعلن البيت الأبيض يوم الجمعة عن استثناءات من الرسوم الجمركية المضادة الباهظة، إلا أن ترامب شدد، أمس الأحد، على رسالة إدارته الأخيرة بأن استثناء الهواتف الذكية وأجهزة الكمبيوتر من الرسوم الجمركية المتبادلة على الصين سيكون قصير الأمد. وقال ووترر: "الدراما التجارية والتعريفات الجمركية المستمرة خلقت مستويات أعلى من التقلب والضبابية في الأسواق المالية، وفي مثل هذه البيئة قد يتجه سعر الذهب نحو 3300 دولار في الأمد القريب إذا استمر ضعف الدولار". وعادة ما يُنظر إلى الذهب الذي لا يدر عائدا على أنه وسيلة للتحوط في حالات الضبابية الاقتصادية والتضخم. قفزت أسعار الذهب، يوم الجمعة، فوق مستوى 3200 دولار للأوقية للمرة الأولى مع تصاعد التوترات التجارية بين الولايات المتحدة والصين مما أدى إلى اضطراب الأسواق العالمية. ورفع جولدمان ساكس توقعاته لسعر الذهب بنهاية عام 2025 إلى 3700 دولار للأوقية من 3300 دولار، مشيرا إلى طلب أقوى من المتوقع من البنوك المركزية وتعزيز تدفقات صناديق الاستثمار المتداولة. وبالنسبة للمعادن النفيسة الأخرى، نزلت الفضة في المعاملات الفورية بأكثر من واحد بالمئة إلى 31.91 دولار للأوقية. وزاد البلاتين 0.6 بالمئة إلى 948.45 دولار للأوقية. وارتفع البلاديوم 0.8 بالمئة إلى 922.98 دولار للأوقية.

The action-adventure genre encompasses a lot of sub-genres within it. These games can have RPG elements, crafting, puzzles, platforming, and more. They can be linear or set in open-world environments. While the Xbox Series X/S is not a platform known for action-adventure series like PlayStation’s Uncharted or Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, there are some fun ones worth noting from first-party and third-party developers.

This weekend Bungie revealed Marathon’s sci-fi-fueled gameplay to the world. The studio, celebrated for its sublime first-person gunplay and ever-expanding gameplay, is venturing into the extraction-shooter genre when the game launches on September 24. The Marathon premise is simple and enticing: load up your Runner with valuable gear, compete with other players to secure more loot, and risk it all trying to extract with all the goods.  I had the opportunity to catch up with Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler hot off the heels of this reveal, diving deeper into the details around Bungie’s next game. We cover lots of ground, including Bungie’s approach to a new genre, tapping into the power of PS5, the game’s bold art style, and more. Play Video Tim Turi: Congratulations on the big gameplay reveal! How are you and the team feeling following the event? Joe Ziegler: It’s pretty exciting. The term I’ve been using a lot is “nerve-cited.” It’s a labor of love we’ve been working on for a few years now, and that definitely comes with the passion that we’ve poured into it, iterating with our audiences, and this desire to produce something amazing to play and to see.  Having it touch real players’ hands for the first time is thrilling, because we do this to excite and entertain them in amazing ways, but also nerve wracking. You know, you question a lot of decisions you made. You’re really hoping that all the things that you’ve thought of are really what players care about. And we feel like we’re there, but we’re really excited to see what players have to say. During the development of Marathon, were there specific moments or experiences that made the Bungie team realize it was onto something special? So many of them are these unpredictable moments. Moments where you thought one thing was going to happen, but another thing happened. In our game, you’re traveling to this mysterious world where danger could lurk around every corner. Sometimes you turn a corner and you’re face to face with the United Earth Space Council (UESC), these really brutal and dangerous opponents inside of our game. Or sometimes you’re just traversing across the map and bullets are whizzing by from another crew that has seen you. And some of those moments get extremely exciting, because you don’t think you’re going to make it out of it, and you turn the tables, or you just barely eke by, and you find your way out to the exfil. When you get out, you’re just shaking with an awesome intensity that you’re going to remember for a long time. What’s the backstory behind the name “Marathon?” In the original (1994) game, “Marathon” is the name of the colony ship sent out from Earth by the UESC. They sent it past the reaches of our solar system to establish the first colony on a system called Tau Ceti. And so the UESC Marathon is kind of a weird ship built into an asteroid-like moon, and then sent out to make the long journey. …if you were to make me guess, I’d assume that “Marathon” refers to the fact that it was a 500-year journey, and was an appropriate name for a very, very long commitment of travel.  We’re using the Marathon name [for this new 2025 game] because of the legacy of the IP. We’re taking a lot of those familiar IP elements, the UESC Marathon ship as well, and bringing it to light in modern day. We’re reinterpreting a lot of things, but there are a lot of familiar elements as well, such as the ship and Tau Ceti, that I think fans from the past will really enjoy seeing. Bungie is famous for its pitch-perfect gunplay. How do you go about being true to that legacy while making Marathon’s FPS action feel like its own thing? A lot of it comes from the nature of the game and the types of decisions that you want players to be making and how you want them to make those decisions. This game is very much about survival. And in survival-style games, a lot of the pressure is on you to manage resources, be adaptive, and be situationally aware. What we’re doing with our gunplay and our systems is we’re taking a lot of that familiar action base that players really enjoy, and we’re adding intense survival layers on top. For example, you don’t regenerate health automatically very quickly, but you have consumables that help you heal. Part of that is to create moments where you make decisions to either go into battle or fall back. You have to think about the resources that you’re carrying.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Do you have a message for any players curious about extraction shooters, but are a little nervous or intimidated by the risk/reward? I will definitely say that this game is challenging and intense, but it’s very rewarding. As you learn it you’ll feel yourself developing survival skills that you may not have experienced before, that begin to make you feel masterful. We have also designed this game to feel really natural on controllers as well. There are a lot of PC extraction shooters where mouse and keyboard are a little bit more common, and so in designing for that what we’re trying to do is get the interface and gameplay finickiness out so you can play it naturally. We want you to be able to focus on adapting and learning those survival skills to pull off memorable runs. Obviously players are risking their valuable loadouts in a given match. Can you tell us about any persistent progression elements? We want to make sure the players feel like they get something for their time spent in every match. Some of that is going to be experience-based. For example, leveling your runner level in any given season. Some of that will be related to upgrades provided by factions. As you gather materials or get currencies, you’ll be able to increase some of your overall character stats. So you might get a little bit more stamina, or you might be able to loot boxes a little bit faster. Some of it will also increase the options that you have to purchase from an in-game item store called the Black Market. You can use the currency you collect in game to purchase different weapons, implants, and upgrades based on what you unlock inside of that upgrade tree. So as you play the game you’ll see a lot of your options grow. What ways is Bungie taking advantage of PlayStation 5 technology for Marathon? We definitely have haptic support for [DualSense wireless controllers], which is pretty fun when you get into some of those gunfights and you feel feedback on your fingertips. We’re also supporting the Tempest 3D Audio engine, so you’re going to hear a lot of immersive audio.  In addition, a lot of the rendering technology on the PS5, and especially on the PS5 Pro, is really awesome. So we’re planning some awesome usage of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), and some additional support in upscaling and resolution. So if you have a PS5 or PS5 Pro you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how we deliver on the console.  Play Video Marathon’s art style is not quite like anything else out there right now. Can you walk us through what makes it so striking and unique? Our aesthetic is hugely inspired by graphic design and a lot of modern product design trappings. But I think what really sets us apart is whenever I look at a [Marathon] image, I go, “I think I understand it,” or “I think I don’t… but I really like it.” There’s something really enticing about visuals that look so bold and graphic like something you’d see in print but also pulled onto the screen and mixed with this technological sci-fi shaping. That, and also put against a very organic background and the contrast of all these things really pops. It’s a mixture that I don’t think we’ve seen a lot of before, and we’re really excited by it, because it creates all those visual contrasts and conflicts that go together to help the tone of the game, which is really about paranoia. It’s about intensity. It’s about not knowing the truth you know, seeking to find it, and constantly being wrapped into a rabbit hole of information. You don’t know what’s true or false. So all those things kind of come together really nicely through the art style as well.  Is there anything else you’d like to make sure the PlayStation audience takes away from this big reveal? If you’re a person who really enjoys getting into survival experiences. If you’re a person who really enjoys testing your mettle with other players inside of that space trying to do the same. And if you’re a player who really, just wants to go on a thrilling ride that you never know the outcome of… I think this is going to be a game for you. Especially because we’ve focused so much on making this an experience that translates across platforms really well. I’m especially excited to see PlayStation players come in and experience the genre and our offering inside of it. We’ve poured a lot of passion and love into [Marathon], and we’ve played it a lot, and we played a lot for fun too. So we’re excited to have them join our community, show us what’s good, and show us how good they can be. Marathon launches September 24 on PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.

Amazon is running a sale on its Blink home security devices. Among the items that have seen a price drop is the Blink Video Doorbell, which is available for a record low of $30. That's half what you might otherwise pay for it. The doorbell allows you to answer your door using your phone. You can see who rang your doorbell via a 1080p video stream (there's an infrared night vision mode) and chat to them using the two-way audio feature. You can also receive alerts when the Video Doorbell detects motion. The Video Doorbell can operate wirelessly on two AA batteries (it comes with a pair). Alternatively, you can hook up the device to existing wiring and it can trigger your existing in-home chime when the button is pressed. Wiring the Video Doorbell or pairing it with a Sync Module (which is sold separately) will allow you to use Alexa to answer your door or bring up a live view of what the camera sees. Other features include privacy settings and custom alerts. However, a paid Blink subscription is needed to save and share video clips on the cloud after a free 30-day trial. The Blink sale also includes a discount on the Mini 2 camera, which is similarly half off. It can be yours for $20. The camera can operate as a plug-in chime for a connected Blink Video Doorbell. It's also our pick for the best budget security camera. Meanwhile, a bundle with the Outdoor 4 cam (our top pick for the best security camera for Alexa users), Video Doorbell and Mini 2 is $100, which is also half off. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-blink-video-doorbell-is-on-sale-for-a-record-low-price-of-30-162649933.html?src=rss