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China tells chipmakers to use homegrown chipmaking tools for 50% of new capacity — decree designed to squeeze foreign suppliers out of supply chain

China tells chipmakers to use homegrown chipmaking tools for 50% of new capacity — decree designed to squeeze foreign suppliers out of supply chain

💡 Verdict: China is mandating that at least 50% of equipment used for new semiconductor capacity must be domestically sourced, potentially squeezing out foreign suppliers. Check Price: Check Latest Price ⚡ Quick Hits * China mandates 50% domestic sourcing for new semiconductor equipment. * The policy aims to boost China's domestic chipmaking
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D7VK reaches version 1.1 and adds new frontend and experimental Direct3D 6 support — Direct3D 7-to-Vulkan translation layer runs old games with native performance

D7VK reaches version 1.1 and adds new frontend and experimental Direct3D 6 support — Direct3D 7-to-Vulkan translation layer runs old games with native performance

💡 Verdict: D7VK version 1.1 introduces experimental Direct3D 6 support, enabling near-native performance for older PC games. Check Price: D7VK ⚡ Quick Hits * Experimental Direct3D 6 support added. * Improves performance for older games. * Translation layer uses Vulkan. D7VK has reached version 1.1, bringing with it a new frontend and
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Anycubic promises its Kobra X high-speed multi-filament printer can print over twice as fast and with half the material for $259 — redesigned head keeps the cutter close to the nozzle

Anycubic promises its Kobra X high-speed multi-filament printer can print over twice as fast and with half the material for $259 — redesigned head keeps the cutter close to the nozzle

💡 Verdict: The Anycubic Kobra X 3D printer offers high-speed, multi-filament printing with reduced material usage at an attractive early adopter price of $259. Check Price: Kobra X ⚡ Quick Hits * High-speed printing capability promises over twice the speed. * Redesigned print head minimizes material waste. * Available at a special