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It's Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices

It's not just RAM prices that are going up, writes CNET. "Reports suggest the cost of Windows licenses for manufacturers is rising by up to 10%." Several sites that closely follow Microsoft news…

  • Windows license costs for manufacturers rising 7% to 10%
  • PC makers may pass increased Windows costs to consumers
  • Framework laptop manufacturer cites Windows license cost hike

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Osun: Angry Youths Chase Alleged Vote Buyers, Seize Cash At Polling Unit

Angry youths allegedly chased away suspected vote buyers and seized bags containing wads of naira notes at some polling units in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday.

  • Angry youths chased alleged vote buyers at polling stations in Ejigbo, Osun State.
  • Suspected vote buyers intercepted, and N1,000 cash seized by youths.
  • Incident occurred at Ward 4, Units 7 and 13 during vote distribution.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Still on Top at Box Office With $67 Million 3rd Weekend

"The End of Oak Street" leads newcomers with a sluggish $18 million. The post ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Still on Top at Box Office With $67 Million 3rd Weekend appeared first on TheWrap .

  • "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" grossed $67 million in its third weekend, totaling $784 million.
  • The film is 5.6% ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens' 17-day domestic pace.
  • Spider-Man aims to become the third film to reach $2.5 billion worldwide gross.

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Ty Gibbs Wants NASCAR to Make One Major Change to the Next Gen Car

Ty Gibbs believes NASCAR should consider removing one piece of technology from the Next Gen car, arguing that doing so could make Cup Series racing better.

  • Ty Gibbs suggests removing digital rearview camera from Next Gen car.
  • Eliminating camera would force drivers to rely on own awareness.
  • Gibbs believes reduction of info could improve racing dynamics.

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Jeff Hafley evaluates Dolphins performance in his first game as HC

After his first preseason game as an NFL head coach, Jeff Hafley spoke to reporters about the Miami Dolphins' 20-7 loss to the Washington Commanders.

  • Miami Dolphins lost 20-7 to Washington Commanders in head coach Jeff Hafley's first NFL game.
  • Head coach Jeff Hafley praised Malik Willis' accuracy and De Von Achane's touchdown run.
  • Offensive line's strong blocking and rookies' development emphasized by Hafley.

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Mexico Is Betting on Biofuel to Tackle Its Seaweed Crisis

Over the past 15 years, Mexico has faced a severe seaweed problem, with vast quantities of a brown seaweed known as sargassum washing up on beaches along the Caribbean coast and hitting the tourism industry hard. Researchers are yet to find an effective way to prevent the seaweed from washing ashore or to effectively predict its movement.

  • Mexico plans to convert sargassum into biofuel and commercial products.
  • $115 million plan to deploy ships, barriers, and workers to manage seaweed.
  • Collaboration with Japan to explore seaweed use in fertilizers and biofuels.
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