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+1 source·20 August 2026 · 06:56 UTC

Philipp Weber on designing NPCs for The Witcher 3: 'For a few weeks, women were just dropping their babies, left and right.'

Weber explained that NPCs were intended to have fear reactions, causing them to drop their tasks and flee. However, this led to a peculiar situation where mothers would drop their babies, highlighting the challenges of NPC design in creating realistic interactions.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 03:36 UTC

High yields on government bonds raise alarm as average bond yields hit highest level since 2008; investors retreat amid fiscal concerns

The average bond yields across countries reached their highest level since 2008 in mid-August, prompting investor concerns. This retreat from long-dated sovereign debt is driven by issues such as mounting fiscal deficits and persistent inflation, which continue to affect market stability.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 03:24 UTC

AI resurgence helps push Alibaba to top Chinese tech stocks this quarter as shares surge 36% in Hong Kong

Alibaba is on track for its biggest quarterly outperformance against Tencent Holdings Ltd since early 2025, with analysts projecting an 8.4% revenue growth for the June quarter. Gary Tan from Allspring Global Investments noted that Alibaba's AI investments have effectively revived investor interest and user engagement across its ecosystem.

Yesterday

+1 source·19 August 2026 · 06:48 UTC

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 survives ultimate stress test; reveals innovative design with thinner structure and improved durability.

Samsung's engineering advancements for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra include a redesigned hinge architecture and thinner display layers, enhancing both durability and performance. The device features a 5,000mAh battery and an 8-inch main display, all while achieving a lighter and slimmer profile.

·19 August 2026 · 06:48 UTC

Grand Seiko SBGA527 launch reveals lighter blue dial and limited edition details; priced at $7,600.

The SBGA527 features a titanium caseback with 'Limited Edition' and 'Water Resist 10Bar' markings, enhancing its appeal. Limited-edition numbering is visible, with the showcased watch being #37/50, indicating exclusivity in the release.

+1 source·19 August 2026 · 03:28 UTC

Kweichow Moutai reports a 1.95% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid China's economic shift to tech.

Moutai's net profit fell to 44.5 billion yuan ($6.6 billion), marking its first decline in the first half of a year since 2014. Analysts expect a recovery supported by price hikes and seasonal demand during the Mid-Autumn Festival, projecting an 8% annual net profit growth through 2030.

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