AMD: Ryzen 7040U ultra-thin laptops better than Intel ultrabooks and M2 MacBook Air

[ad_1] AMD is now prepared to deploy more power-optimised versions geared at high-end ultra-slim laptops following the introduction of its efficient Ryzen 7000-series CPUs for personal computers and mainstream laptops.  At the time of its release, the Ryzen 7040U series, code-named “Phoenix,” included four CPU variants and was built on the current-generation “Zen 4” architecture with RDNA3 graphics functionality. Major manufacturers will introduce laptops using these new chips in the upcoming weeks, but there is…

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Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia, says new study | Health

[ad_1] Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an elevated risk of dementia even at levels below the existing US, UK, and European air quality regulations. Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia, says new study (Shutterstock) The findings of the study were published by The BMJ. More limited data suggest that exposure to nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide might also be a risk factor for dementia. Many uncertainties remain,…

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Ukraine declares air raid alert over whole country as air defences down Russian missiles

[ad_1] Issued on: 26/01/2023 – 09:02Modified: 26/01/2023 – 09:13 Air raid sirens were heard across the whole of Ukraine on Thursday as officials from the president’s office said air defences were shooting down incoming Russian missiles, including at least two over the Mykolaiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday he wanted the West to send long-range missiles and jets to help repel Russian troops after the US and Germany both announced they will…

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Ukraine war: Russia gains ground, Kyiv ire at tank ‘indecision’, Moscow air defence drill

[ad_1] Russia claims it has gained ground in Ukraine The Russian army said on Saturday it carried out “offensive operations” in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, enabling it to take “advantageous positions”. “As a result of offensive operations, units of the Eastern Military District took more advantageous lines and positions,” the Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement.  It did not give any further details. Fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region intensified on Friday, as Russian…

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‘An air of hope’: Sri Lankans see cricket as a welcome distraction from the country’s economic, political woes

[ad_1] When it comes to cricket, Australia and Sri Lanka are usually bitter rivals.  But in late June, after Australia’s cricket team won a match in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Australian cricketers got a surprising response from spectators: Sri Lankan fans cheered while wearing the bright yellow colors of the Australian team. The whole stadium was full of Australian flags and big posters that read, “Thank you, Australia.” Sri Lankan fans were showing gratitude to…

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