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ID Cooling has unveiled its new family of 'mega coolers' for mainstream and high-end desktop processors rated for a TDP of up to 280 Watts. The SE-207-series cooling systems will arrive to market just in time to address AMD's new-generation enthusiast grade Ryzen 5000-series 'Vermeer' and Intel's upcoming 11th Generation Core 'Rocket Lake' processors. ID Cooling's family of CPU coolers includes two new models: the SE-207-XT Black for AMD's processors as well as Intel CPUs in LGA1200/115x/20xx form-factors and the SE-207-TRX Black aimed at AMD's Ryzen Threadripper processor in TR4 packaging. Both models are rated for up to 280W TDP, which is enough to cool down a high-end desktop CPU from AMD as well as to ensure that the latest and upcoming enthusiast-grade CPUs can hit their maximum dynamic boost clocks and have some headroom for overclocking. To a large degree, the ID Cooling SE-207-XT Black and the SE-207-TRX Black resemble the company's SE-70 product announced this October, which is not particularly surprising as all of them feature a classic twin-tower design with two 120-mm fans. The new coolers feature similar heatsinks with tens of aluminum fins and seven heat pipes, but completely different bottoms. The SE-207-XT Black has a solid copper bottom, whereas in case of the SE-207-TRX Black its heat pipes directly touch the CPU to speed up heat transfer. Being aimed at different platforms and featuring some differences in design, the SE-207-XT Black and the SE-207-TRX Black have slightly different dimensions. The model for mainstream CPUs measures 144 × 122 × 157mm, whereas the SKU aimed at Ryzen Threadrippers measures 140 × 122 × 157mm. In general, dimensions of both units are in line with those of other 'mega coolers' designed to compete against closed-loop liquid cooling systems. As usual, those who intend to install ID Cooling's SE-207-series units will have to make sure that they do not block space for memory modules with larger heat spreaders. ID Cooling equipped its SE-207-series coolers with two fans featuring which spin between 700 RPM ~ 1800 RPM to produce up to 76.16 CFM air pressure while generating up to 35.2 dBA noise level. ID Cooling has not announced MSRP or ETA for its SE-207-XT Black and SE-207-TRX Black coolers. As these are premium high-end products, we expect they will be priced in line with their competitors.
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Cybersecurity firm NortonLifeLock has agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash deal worth approximately $360 million. The acquisition will bring the firm, which focuses on consumer-centric privacy and antivirus solutions, under the Norton umbrella. “I am delighted to welcome Avira to the Norton family,” said Vincent Pilette, CEO at NortonLifeLock. “We strive to bring cyber safety to everyone, and acquiring Avira adds a growing business to our portfolio, accelerates our international growth and expands our go-to-market model with a leading freemium solution. Culturally, we are a great match. We share a relentless focus on delivering innovative products to customers and we always think customer-first. We cannot wait to get started with Avira.” The partnership is expected to unlock a number of strategic and financial advantages for the two firms. In particular, Avira will benefit from the scale that working with Norton will provide. Norton’s 360 antivirus package remains one of the most po[CENSORED]r cybersecurity tools around, particularly for single desktop protection. We've put together a list of the best endpoint protection software Check out our roundup of the best identity theft protection solutions Also, see our list of the best antivirus solutions Security synergies Looking specifically at the potential synergies that will be acquired by working together, the Avira acquisition will help advance NortonLifeLock’s aim of bringing cybersecurity to everyone by leveraging Avira’s existing customer base. Similarly, it will accelerate Norton’s international growth across Europe and in key emerging markets. In addition, NortonLifeLock will benefit from adding the Avira freemium business model to its existing portfolio, as well as the company’s 1.5 million paying customers. When the deal is finalized, which is expected in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021, Avira CEO Travis Witteveen and CTO Matthias Ollig will join the NortonLifeLock leadership team. For anyone that has not been paying attention, NortonLifeLock was previously known as Symantec until it was acquired by Broadcom last year. As yet, there is no news on whether Avira will undergo a similar re-brand. Keep your devices virus-free with the best malware removal software
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What is it? Volkswagen says the Clubsport is a different kind of Golf GTI – more powerful, more heavily focused in the dynamics department and, naturally, more expensive. It exists because “there remains a relevant group of customers who demand greater performance potential than that offered by the standard Golf GTI”. We have been here before, of course. Last time around, it was the Golf GTI TCR that filled this particular market niche. But now that Volkswagen has officially turned its back on all forms of motorsport, including the TCR (Touring Car Racing) class, it has decided to resurrect the more traditional Clubsport nomenclature last used in 2016. What's it like? The added power and torque is instantly noticeable in the more performance-orientated driving modes. There's sharper step-off and greater urgency to the in-gear acceleration compared with the Golf GTI. This is reflected in the Clubsport’s claimed 0-62mph time, which is 0.7sec inside that of the standard model, at 5.6sec. Befitting its more sporting brief, the Clubsport also adopts a more compelling exhaust note. Of course, the added performance comes at a price. Loading the throttle up suddenly, in a low gear and on the exit to a tight corner, often causes the front wheels to momentarily scramble for traction. Wheelspin is only ever fleeting and can be anticipated, although it undermines the car’s sense of tactility and clearly signals the limits of VW’s front axle technology, which uses brake intervention to limit the slip as well as the clutch-based VDQ system. This aside, the Clubsport is more responsive, possesses greater body control and serves up greater levels of grip than the standard GTI. On the right road, and in favourable weather conditions, it displays real intent. Part of the reason for this is the 10mm reduction in ride height and “significantly greater” negative camber for the front wheels. The front springs and dampers are carried over without change, although there is a new control arm mount as well as new wheel mounts and new springs and dampers at the rear. And at the rear especially, there’s no doubt that stability has increased. In line with developments on the standard Golf GTI, you can also precisely alter the damper settings and action of the VDQ differential lock via the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system. And in addition to the standard Golf GTI driving modes, the new Clubsport has a Nürburgring mode. Tuned to operate with 19in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, this setting was used by VW’s contracted racing-turned-development driver Benjamin Leuchter to lap the Nordschleife a claimed 13sec quicker than the standard model, at 7min5 4sec. The GTI Clubsport arrives just six months after the launch of the latest eighth-generation Golf GTI, bringing with it a number of subtle styling changes. Included is a revised front bumper with a more pronounced splitter element and a wider honeycomb air duct without the distinctive foglights of the standard model, as well as chunkier sills underneath the doors. At the rear, there is a new twin-plane spoiler, reworked diffuser and unique oval-shaped tailpipes. The standard wheels are 18in but buyers can also specify 19in rims. Power comes from the latest iteration of VW’s EA888 engine. It is the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit used by the four-wheel-drive Golf R, albeit in a slightly lesser state of tune, making 296bhp and 295lb ft of torque. This gives the Clubsport 49bhp and 22lb ft more than its standard Golf GTI but 20bhp and 15lb ft less than the Golf R. Drive is channelled to the front wheels through a standard seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with the same ratios – but a slightly shorter final drive – as the standard Golf GTI. The car’s VDQ electromechanical differential lock has also been retuned to suit the added reserves, while the front brakes have been upgraded with the same drilled 357mm discs and two-pot calipers seen on the new Golf R. Should I buy one? Ultimately, the Clubsport is comfortably more engaging than the standard Golf GTI, and yet it delivers excellent compliance. At £37,215, the premium over the GTI is £3755, and that seems fair. Just be aware that the more powerful Golf R, complete with four-wheel drive, an additional Race mode and much of the same kit, is only £1955 more than the Clubsport itself.
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Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita reiterated the country’s attachment to the ceasefire with Polisario in Guerguerat. In an interview with the Parliament Magazine, Bourita stressed that Morocco also reserves the right to react with the “greatest severity” against any threat to its security or citizens. The interview with the European outlet comes nearly a month after Morocco’s decision to respond to Polisario’s illegal actions in Guerguerat. The separatist group sent militias to the region, part of the UN-monitored buffer zone, causing a serious blockade of the Guerguerat border crossing from October 21 to November 13. After the UN failed to compel Polisario to leave the region, Morocco sent the Royal Armed Forces to establish a security cordon and restore civil and commercial traffic. Polisario responded to Morocco’s non-offensive operation by declaring “war” and announcing the collapse of the 1991 UN ceasefire. Bourita commented on the impact of the possible collapse of the ceasefire, saying that Polisario militias have repeatedly carried out illegal acts since 2016, especially in Guerguerat and east of Morocco’s defense wall. The acts violated agreements and UN resolutions, Bourita said, but Morocco maintained its commitment to regional peace. “Last month, these militias took the decision to further intensify their disregard for international law by blocking the movement of goods and people between Europe and West Africa, via Morocco [through] El Guerguerat,” Bourita explained. The foreign minister said Morocco showed extreme restraint not out of “weakness, but rather because it is a responsible actor who promotes multilateral and institutional treatment of issues of strategic importance” to the region. He said that Morocco worked with UN Secretary-General and members of the Security Council through direct engagement to put an end to the “bellicose behavior of the militias of the ‘Polisario.’” After the UN’s failed attempts to end Polisario’s provocations, Morocco decided to act within its rights, Bourita said. “This non-offensive operation without any bellicose intention, was carried out according to rules of ‘clear commitment, to restore free movement,’” he underlined. Bourita also recalled the security challenges in the Sahara and Sahel, including terrorism, organized crime, and drug trafficking. “The Kingdom has always advocated a multidimensional approach to face the multiple security, humanitarian and environmental challenges facing the Sahel region,” he said. Read also: Former French PM: Polisario Active in Trafficking Arms, Drugs, Humans The North African country reiterated its appeal, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation to address common challenges, including border management in the fight against terrorism and the protection of territorial integrity. Recalling some of Rabat’s approaches to tackling extremism, Bourita spoke about Morocco’s imam training program. “We have chosen to also focus our actions on the religious aspect, in particular through a complete training program for imams for the benefit of several partner countries in the Sahel and the promotion of ‘moderate Sunni Islam,’” he explained to the European magazine. Bourita said Morocco’s approach to religious cooperation has earned widespread recognition from the international community and serves as a model for religious partnership with other countries in the region.
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Shanghai Micro Electronic Equipment (SMEE) is reportedly on track to deliver its second-gen deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography scanner by the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a media report. The tool can produce chips using 28 nm process technologies and relies on components produced in China and Japan. Therefore, the tool does not rely on devices made in the USA, which is increasingly important amid the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S that has found the US barring China-based companies from purchasing some types of chip fabrication equipment. There are a number of fairly competitive producers of semiconductors in China that make chips developed in the country using fabrication technologies designed in Tianxia. But all of these companies use production equipment developed and made in other countries, such as Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.S. As part of its multi-faceted plan to make its semiconductor industry self-sufficient, China is not only encouraging chip development and local manufacturing, but also supports the fabrication of semiconductor production equipment. Founded in 2002, SMEE is a highly-integrated developer and manufacturer of semiconductor production equipment (and a provider or support services) that makes a broad range of products that includes scanners and inspection tools. Today, SMEE's most advanced devices are its 600-series scanners that can be used to make chips using 0.28-micron (280 nm), 0.11-micron (110 nm), and 0.09-micron (90 nm) process technologies. The top-of-the-range SMEE SSA600/20 machine is an immersion deep ultraviolet lithography tool that is equipped with a 193-nm argon fluoride (ArF) laser. Companies like Intel and TSMC started to use immersion DUV lithography back in 2004, so the SSA600/200 can hardly be called a leading-edge piece of equipment. The successor of the SSA600/20 machine will continue to use an ArF light source, but for considerably thinner process technologies. That upcoming scanner promises to be advanced enough to make chips using a 28nm process technology, according to Verdict. Evidently, these scanners could be used for 40 nm-class, as well as 55nm/65nm fabrication processes, which are quite po[CENSORED]r for multiple applications. By 2023, SMEE wants to produce machines good enough for a 20 nm node, the report says. The upcoming scanners are said to use certain components made in Japan, but they don't use any ingredients from the USA. TSMC adopted 28 nm process technology back in 2011 using tools from ASML, so even when SMEE ships its 28 nm-capable scanner in Q4 2011, it will still be more than a decade behind the world's No. 1 supplier of lithography tools. Meanwhile, 28 nm process technology is used rather widely today and will continue to be used for many years to come for chips that do not need FinFET transistors. For example, TV maker Konka Group last month disclosed plans to build a $4.5 billion semiconductor industrial park with the local authorities in Nanchang, eastern Jiangxi province. TVs and consumer electronics hardly need leading-edge process technologies, so a 28nm node might be good enough for them. Therefore, SMEE's upcoming DUV tool promises to become an important workhorse for SMEE's customers. Shanghai Micro Electronic Equipment has been producing scanners for years, so it is likely that it will be able to assemble a significant number of its next-generation scanners to equip an advanced fab. Meanwhile, chipmakers that have already adopted their 28 nm process technologies using scanners from ASML and Nikon will likely have to redesign their nodes to use SMEE's new tools. Therefore, while advanced Chinese scanners are about a year away, it will take quite some time before they will be widely adopted by the local semiconductor industry. SMEE's next-generation ArF DUV scanner is certainly a step towards China's self-sufficiency in the semiconductor industry. Meanwhile, there is one more critical element that the country yet has to develop in a bid not to depend on technologies from overseas: All advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools that are crucial for modern chip development come from companies based in the USA. Until Chinese companies can create tools that are competitive with those from Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys, all the chips developed in China will be designed using software from the U.S.
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More new benchmarks have revealed that Apple’s M1 Macs are apparently able to run Windows 10 almost twice as fast as Microsoft's own top-of-the-range hardware. According to figures from Geekbench, the Microsoft Surface Pro X sports the SQ2 ARM processor, which is based on the Snapdragon 8cx. However, what makes the benchmarking scores interesting is the fact that you can’t yet natively run Windows 10 ARM on the M1. Developers have worked around this by getting the M1 to run a virtualized instance of Windows 10 ARM. The biggest disadvantage of virtualized instances is the performance penalty as compared to running the OS natively. But as the benchmark shows, the virtualized Windows 10 is actually considerably faster than it is running natively on the Surface Pro X. Here are the best MacBook deals you can find Take a look at these best business laptops around We’ve also rounded up the best business tablets Numbers game Last week we reported that you could now run Windows (and Linux) on the Apple M1 Macs thanks to Qemu, the open source emulator and virtualizer. An Apple M1-powered machine benchmarked almost 3000 points higher than the Surface Pro X in multi-core tests on Geekbench. Running Windows 10 inside a Qemu virtualized environment, the Apple got nearly 5807 points, while the Surface Pro X trailed behind at 2891 points. The figures are even more impressive when you consider the fact the virtualized environment hasn’t been optimized. Expect the figures to get even better when Parallels releases its Desktop for Mac virtualization software that’s tuned for the M1. While you should take benchmarking scores with a pinch of salt, there’s no denying the performance advantages of Apple Silicon.
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[Auto]New 2021 Nissan Qashqai: "class-leading" interior previewed
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Nissan claims that its all-important second-generation Qashqai will offer a “class-leading on-board experience” and has further detailed aspects of the family SUV ahead of its debut early next year. The new model, which battles with the Volkswagen Tiguan for the title of segment best-seller in Europe, has grown in physical size but is said to maintain the compact exterior loved by loyal customers. “Exterior dimensions versus exterior size is absolutely critical in Europe, and we have one of the best packages on the market right now," product director Nicholas Tschann told Autocar. It’s 35mm longer, 32mm wider and 25mm taller than the outgoing car, with 20mm added to the wheelbase - described by bosses as the “minimum” size the Qashqai needed to grow to keep distance between it and the Juke. Shoulder room and rear knee room are said to have been improved substantially as a result, as have ease of passenger ingress and egress. The boot now offers over 500 litres of space, with a lower boot floor enabled by the new platform, plus underfloor parcel shelf storage and wipe-clean surfaces. A powered tailgate is offered for the first time, too, with the ability to open it via waving your foot under the bumper. Further practicality changes include a redesigned centre console with additional storage, extra adjustment for more ergonomic seats and a capless fuel filler cover that can be opened externally, replacing the old driver’s footwell release. A new space-saving ‘shift-by-wire’ automatic gearbox shifter is said to replicate the physical action of a traditional lever, which customers prefer. Cabin tech has been overhauled, too, with a new 9.0in high-resolution touchscreen offering wireless Apple CarPlay and, Nissan claims, “just about everything that’s available on the market” in terms of connected and app-based services. That’s joined by a 12.3in instrument display on top models, plus a 10.8in head-up display claimed to be the largest in its segment. A 15w wireless phone charger plus a combination of USB-A and USB-C ports will feature, alongside Bose audio packages. Nissan's ProPilot driver assist tech, which includes level-two semi autonomous lane-keeping assistance, will be “democratised” by becoming standard on mid-spec trims and above. A number of premium touches have also been brought into the new Qashqai despite its mass-market intentions. These include massaging seats controllable via the touchscreen, ambient lighting an an “extensive” emphasis on tactile, high-quality materials. Top models feature Nappa leather that takes 25 days to produce, with an embroidered 3D diamond quilting. The third iteration of what the brand terms its “pioneering” crossover aims to build on its segment-leading success, with more than three million examples of the first two generations sold across Europe and five million globally. It will use a new platform, is designed, engineered and built in the UK and, for the first time, won’t feature a diesel engine. The Japanese manufacturer has released only disguised prototype shots and a preview image zoomed in on the headlight detail of the new model. However, the prototype images show that the overall profile of the new car is familiar. The front end has been inspired by the design of the new Juke, albeit with a less radical interpretation. Nissan Europe product planning boss Marco Fioravanti claims the overall design objective has been to offer “the best stance in the segment”, with a “more muscular yet dynamic image”. A wider track, bigger-diameter wheels and a stronger shoulder line are claimed to enable this. Underpinning the Qashqai is a new version of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s CMF-C platform, overhauled to enable greater electrification. Nissan says it allows a reduction in weight but an increase in stiffness – key to improving both efficiency and dynamics. The platform uses a greater proportion of ultra-high strength steel than the old car’s (up from 20% to 30%) and the underfloor structure is more rigid as Nissan aims for the highest possible safety rating in the imminent, more stringent crash tests. There is also structural bonding in key body joints to improve strength further. Overall stiffness is up 41% on the outgoing car. Despite all this, Nissan has reduced the weight of the car’s body-in-white by 60kg. Contributing to this is the use of composite materials for the bootlid and fuel cap, while using aluminium for the doors and bonnet has saved 21kg. The suspension layout is familiar. For two-wheel-drive Qashqais with wheels up to 19in, a torsion beam rear set-up is used. Four-wheel drive models and those with 20in wheel get a multi-link arrangement. -
From November 29 to 30, 2020, the Amazigh and the art community witnessed the remarkable event of Artmazigh Day, which brought together talented Amazigh artists on social media who illustrated their identity and culture through art. Amazigh and its plural Imazighen mean “the free and noble people.” They are self-named people who po[CENSORED]ted most North African regions across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coast to the Sahel, long before Arabization. Spain previously named Amazigh people “Berbers,” after the Arabs enlisted Amazigh men as warriors for the Hispanic country. The Indigenous communities have long preferred others to call them Amazigh rather than Berber, which stems from the Greek word for barbarians, referring to non-Romanians. Today Amazigh people live in communities across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mali, Niger, and Mauritania, with the largest Amazigh po[CENSORED]tions found in Morocco and Algeria. Due to the Amazigh diaspora, many people with Amazigh origins live around Europe. Approximately 18 to 30 million people speak the Amazigh language, which has four main dialects: Northern, Western, Eastern, and Tuareg. In Morocco, Amazigh people speak three main variants: Tamazight, Riffian, and Tashelhit, while in Algeria they speak Kabyle, Chaoui, and Mozabite. In 2011, Morocco made Amazigh an official language in the country in addition to Arabic. Algeria soon followed, officializing the language in 2016. Amazigh people have always celebrated their unique, rich heritage and beautiful art forms, evident in their culture, traditions, clothing, and wisdom. Through centuries of Arabization, many people with Amazigh origins have failed to preserve their cultural and linguistic heritage, and most of them identify as Arab. However, today’s generation has proven keen to break the chain and reclaim their identity and heritage, through language, culture, and art. Artmazigh Day Inspired by other initiatives and hashtags on Twitter such as #Artmobarak, 22-year-old Algerian of Kabyle origin Safiya Zerrougui created the hashtag Artmazigh using her Twitter platform. She aimed to create a similar space for Amazigh artists, who are often underrepresented voices in the art community. (RT) Calling Amazigh (North-African Indigenous) creatives for #Artmazigh ⵣ! On November 29-30, let's share our crafts using the hashtag! Illustrators, writers, photographers, textile artists, game devs etc. are all welcome✨ Everyone is encouraged to boost! More info⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Smter35wYL — Safiya z ⵣ (@safifesse) November 1, 2020 “Having participated in the event myself, I felt firsthand the joy and pride that comes with celebrating your own culture,” the Montreal-based freelance illustrator told Morocco World News. According to Safiya, the objective of Artmazigh Day was to create a space online where Amazigh artists could interact with people of shared origins, cultures, and experiences. “On top of this, it was a great way to boost Amazigh talent: everyone was encouraged to look through the hashtag and support the artists by following them and interacting with their works.” To the young illustrator, being Amazigh is an integral part of who she is. It gives her a sense of pride and community, with its rich culture and history. “It means the music I was raised on, the folk tales my mother told me as a child, the beautiful dresses I wore for Eid every year, and so much more. Just as I am Algerian, I am also Amazigh.” Read also: Jubantouja: The Moroccan Band Promoting Amazigh Heritage Through Music Having a rich and colorful culture has inspired and motivated Safiya to create and illustrate characters and stories that represent her beautiful heritage. Through the process, she was able to meet many talented Amazigh artists. Hey #Artmazigh ! Here's some character sheets I made for a story about a girl who travels to study jinns and the many spirits & creatures she meets along the way☄️ pic.twitter.com/rs2rzxEloe — Safiya z ⵣ (@safifesse) November 29, 2020 The Artmazigh Day initiative was very successful as it witnessed participation from Amazigh artists from all around North Africa, Europe, and across the world to celebrate their unique culture through their creativity on different social media platforms. “I was really excited to see so many people participating and supporting each other, which was the primary goal for the event. It really felt like a sorely needed celebration during a year that’s been otherwise quite bleak globally!” said Safiya. Moroccan-Amazigh artists Inspired by her grandmother’s Amazigh tattoos, Camelia Khadraoui is a 23-year-old rising Moroccan artist who found passion in preserving Amazigh culture by sharing information on the traditions and culture through her illustrations. An illustration from Camelia’s guide of Amzigh tattoos collection. Photo: Camelia.png/Instagram Using her artistic talent, Camelia draws a collection of illustrations where she showcases Amazigh traditional tattoos and explains the art form, its meaning, and its significance. See also: Moroccan Artist Camelia Khadraoui Illustrates Amazigh Tattoo Culture Canada-based Ihsane is another talented Moroccan-Amazigh artist who told stories through illustrations showcasing the Moroccan-Amazigh culture as part of Artmazigh Day. Just like many Moroccans, due to Arabization, Ihsane’s grandmother could not pass the Amazigh language to her father. However, growing up the young artist’s father would always tell her folkloric bedtime stories that were passed down through generations and that always stayed in her mind. “There’s so much to explore visually when it comes to the art I make to portray Moroccan culture, it’s my biggest inspiration, I think. The clothing, landscapes, and makeup are so diverse from one region to the next and full of history and meaning, I can’t help but draw it,” Ihsane told Morocco World News. Drawing Moroccan characters and telling their stories comes naturally for Ihsane because it is the perspective she is most familiar with and one that is a constant source of inspiration and ideas. Reconnecting with Amazigh heritage Seventeen-year-old Leia L, who is half Japanese and half Moroccan, feels that she has always been more connected with her Japanese side, linguistically and culturally. Participating in the Artmazigh Day event was an opportunity for her to get more in touch with her other half, especially since she identifies as Amazigh as well. Illustration of an Amazigh woman in traditional attire. Photo: Leial_art/Instagram “So I’ve always felt a little distant from Amazigh Moroccan culture and I’m trying to fix that by studying it and making it into art,” Leia told Morocco World News. As for Abby, who is a 21-year-old Moroccan with Amazigh origins, she decided to integrate her culture in her art due to a disconnect she has always felt but only started becoming aware of once she moved to France. Integrating Amazigh culture in her illustrations was a way for her to reconnect with her heritage and roots and learn more about Amazigh history so she can further represent her culture through art. “Amazigh culture was not something actively taught back home so my only connections to my culture are my origins and the beautiful face and arm tattoos I’d see my mouima (grandma) wearing,” Abby told Morocco World news. In the end, Safiya found the initiative an important success. “To all my fellow Amazigh creatives, I want to highlight how invaluable our voices are! We have a unique perspective to offer in our art, literature, or any other field. Seeing how successful it was this time around, #Artmazigh will definitely be a recurring event – I’ll look forward to meeting more of you!”
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AMD's Ryzen 4000 (Renoir) processors may be mobile powerhouses, but for reasons unknown, laptop vendors were reluctant to pair the Zen 2 chips with high-end graphics cards. Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne), on the other hand, appears to have won over manufacturers as there are already retailer postings of upcoming laptops (via Tum_Apisak) with options that span up to a GeForce RTX 3080. Pinnacle, a South African IT distributor, has listed Asus' refreshed ROG Zephyrus and Strix gaming laptops with Ryzen 5000 processors. These are examples of some of the potential configurations that will hit the market when Ryzen 5000 is officially released. Current Ryzen 4000 processors are based on AMD's Zen 2 cores and TSMC's 7nm FinFET node. While the manufacturing process won't change, Ryzen 5000 should usher in the Zen 3 microarchitecture for mobile devices. Zen 3 did wonders for AMD's desktop Ryzen processors by bringing in notable IPC (instruction per cycle) enhancements, and we expect nothing less on mobile. It is no surprise that the Ryzen 9 5900H will carry the flagship totem for the Ryzen 5000 lineup. The APU wields a similar eight-core, 16-thread setup as its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 4900H. However, preliminary benchmarks have exposed the octa-core chip with a 16MB L3 cache, two times more than the L3 cache on existing Ryzen 4000 parts. For reference, AMD's H-series processors typically adhere to a 45W TDP, while the special-binned HS-series are held to a lower 35W envelope. When Asus first announced the Ryzen 4000 family, Asus was the first to feature the HS-series in its Zephyrus G14 laptop. This generation seems no different from the last as the new Zephyrus G14 will rock the Ryzen 9 5900HS. The Ryzen 9 5900HX broke its cover recently, but the Zen 3 chip's secret remains to be unraveled. It's plausible that the Ryzen 9 5900HX is just a faster variant of its H-series counterpart or that AMD may have finally unlocked the multiplier for enthusiasts to overclock the processor, like what Intel allows with its HK-series SKUs. If Pinnacle's information is accurate, the Zephyrus G15 offers the best configurations. Leveraging the Ryzen 9 5900HX, the 15.6-inch gaming laptop is available with a GeForce RTX 3070 or RTX 3080 graphics card. Since the retailer didn't specify otherwise, these should be the standard mobile versions and not the Max-Q or Max-P variants. In any event, it's an enormous upgrade, considering that the present Zephyrus G15 is stuck with underwhelming graphics options, such as the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q or GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. The Zephyrus G14 presently features GeForce SKUs, spanning from a GeForce RTX 1650 up to the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. The new version will arrive with the GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q. No one has any idea of when AMD will release Ryzen 5000, but the sudden appearance of benchmark submissions and retailer listings point to an imminent launch. CES 2020 is coming up, and AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech. It would be the ideal venue to announce the mobile Zen 3 chips since the desktop counterparts are already out.
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The use of video conferencing services has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, with national lockdowns making Zoom (and others like it) a fundamental part of everyday life. However, not everyone has developed an affinity for this new form of communication. According to a new study from presentation specialist Buffalo 87, a phenomenon known as “Zoom anxiety” has become a serious problem for many. Defined as “a feeling of panic when asked to jump on a video call”, Zoom anxiety afflicts almost three quarters of people, for all manner of different reasons. Chief among them is the potential that a technical glitch might occur that cannot be easily remedied, as cited by 83% of Zoom anxiety sufferers. In this context, users are concerned about holding up clients and colleagues, as well as revealing their incompetence. Here's our list of the best collaboration tools on the market Check out our list of the best business webcams around We've built a list of the best headsets for conferencing out there Other common factors include the inability to read body language effectively (67%), the feeling you haven’t been heard (56%), insufficient time to prepare appearance (41%) and concerns about the unprofessional nature of the background (34%). Zoom anxiety While most of us have experienced a sense of trepidation ahead of a conference call, this writer included, many are able to master those feelings in a way that at least allows them to function while working from home. For some people, however, the prospect of a video call can occasion a deep feeling of dread, especially if required to present. Combined with other stressors linked with the pandemic, lockdown and job insecurity, Zoom anxiety can prove debilitating in these circumstances. “Of course, 2020 hasn’t been short on anxiety, and we’ve all had a lot to deal with,” noted James Robinson, Marketing Manager at Buffalo 7. “However, with a huge 73% of respondents saying they’ve struggled with Zoom anxiety at some point this year, it’s clear that for many video calls bring their own set of challenges.” In a bid to assist Zoom users that feel unnatural or awkward when asked to speak on camera, the firm has come up with the following tips: Limit calls Ask if this call is really necessary. It may be easier to add notes onto a shared doc, for example. Video calls may not always be the most efficient option. Cancel cameras Ask your boss if cameras are required on every call. If they are, try putting your camera on a side angle not face-on - you’ll focus less on yourself. Allow recharge time Speak to others about only allowing a set amount of calls a day. Can there be a limit? If not, make sure there’s a set time between calls to recharge. Give notice Never drop anyone on a call without telling them in advance. If people have time to prepare, they’ll be more organised and less anxious. Communicate concerns Communicate! Talk to bosses, talk to teams - if there’s an issue, you never know who else is facing it too. Encourage conversations. Ask your boss for a private chat.
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Five judges, each with 50 points to distribute per car, and we still end up with a two-way tie. But on countback and by dint of two versus one first places awarded, the Atom becomes one of those rare cars that successfully defends its winner’s position at Britain’s Best Driver’s Car. Frankel said: “It would be hard to overstate my admiration for this car. The way the Atom 4 dealt with the conditions was one of the most impressive things I have ever witnessed in three decades of Handling Days.” It was a recurrent theme. We all thought that an Atom would mate less well with late October than vehicles with a roof, or at least a heater, or perhaps bodywork, but none of it. “Another lightweight might have been the spikiest thing in the pit lane,” said Saunders. But with its dampers slackened a little – which doesn’t even require a spanner – the Atom was a treat to drive in any weather, gliding bumps, communicating brilliantly and finding unexpected reserves of composure and ability. A truly immersive experience at any speed but, on circuit, capable of a surprising turn of speed with tremendous docility. Disdale summed it up nicely: “I loved the fact that it was an almost totally analogue experience. You get out exactly what you put in. On the road, it’s a thrill at any speed.” And ultimately, for me, that’s what separates the Atom from the rest. Matt Prior Only one car really surprised anyone at Handling Day this year, either on the windy moors of south-west England or in the dripping-wet confines of Castle Combe. Others certainly delighted, excited, flattered and frazzled. But only the brilliant GR Yaris suddenly hit the big time. Coming from nowhere, this little Toyota demonstrated an eerie command of the essentials of a really great all-weather any-condition fast road car. Compactness, responsiveness and drivability. Unbreachable and dependable traction. The suppleness, stability and sure-footedness to deal with adverse surfaces and unexpected situations around the next hedge. And a total, almost piscine suitability to rain and standing water. The ability – so rare among modern hot hatchbacks that run offset front contact patches and lots of scrub radius – to hit a puddle without steering to either side at all. It was all quite something to witness and somehow, even from one of the most hotly anticipated affordable performance cars of the year, nobody was quite prepared for it In a wringing-wet BBDC contest, it would have been a crying shame to have been denied even a single car that felt like it had come ready for the weather; but, if not for this Toyota, we might have been. We live, after all, on an island with a climate dependable for its dampness, but in times where that breed of Tarmac-clawing, all-paw driver’s car is fading into obscurity. So many performance car brands now want to sell us launch control, Cup tyres and Nordschleife lap times that we’ve forgotten what a truly purposeful, wonderfully naughty fast road car feels like – and how compelling it can be. The GR Yaris is a supremely timely and very welcome reminder, and if Toyota can only follow it up, it could be a new power in the affordable performance car market before you know it. Matt Saunders
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Rabat – National police in Spain announced the arrest of a Moroccan national for his alleged links with ISIS in collaboration with the security services of Morocco. Morocco’s General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) and National Intelligence Center of Spain (CNI) carried out a joint security operation to arrest the suspect, Morocco’s state media quoted a statement from the Spanish police as saying. Spanish police accused the Moroccan suspect of alleged participation in the crimes of integration of a terror organization, recruitment, and indoctrination of third parties. Preliminary investigations confirmed that the suspect “fully adhered to the postulates of the terrorist organization Daesh and continued to recruit third parties through social networks.” The security operation, which took place on December 3, allowed police to seize numerous electronic equipment, telephone terminals, and documents from the suspect’s house. The competent services are analyzing the evidence as part of an ongoing investigation into the Moroccan suspect’s affiliation with ISIS. Investigations of the suspect’s activities on social networks found that he is a follower of ISIS. The suspect has also been following and sharing “hundreds of files praising jihad. He also had jihadist military self-training manuals.” The statement said the suspect also helped a man from Syria settle in Spain by providing him with logistical support. This is not the first time Morocco has assisted security services in Spain to arrest suspects with alleged links to terror organizations such as ISIS. In October, Spain’s police announced the dismantling of a terror cell in collaboration with Morocco’s security services. In May, Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man in Barcelona for his alleged ties with ISIS. The arrest was in collaboration with Morocco’s DGST and the US Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI). Morocco’s security services maintain regional leadership in the fight against terrorism. Morocco collaborates with international partners in the fight against terrorism, including Spain, the US, and France, among others. Along with DGST, all security units in Morocco are active in local and international counter-terrorism efforts. In 2015, Morocco introduced the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ), which reinforced Morocco’s system to address the scourge of terror threats. Morocco’s BCIJ has arrested hundreds of ISIS members and dismantled a score of terror cells over the years, both domestically and in cooperation with other countries such as Spain.