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- Business
- Business Standard
State of Unreal 2025: The Witcher 4 previewed with Unreal Engine 5 graphics
Polish game developer CD Projekt RED has offered the first look at the gameplay of its upcoming title The Witcher 4 during the State of Unreal 2025 event. While the company clarified that the presentation wasn't actual gameplay footage, the technical demo provides a strong glimpse into the visual fidelity and systems the studio is building with Unreal Engine 5. On its official website, CD Projekt RED said: 'The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo, presented at the State of Unreal 2025, dives into some of the innovative technology and features that will help bring the game's open world to life. Taking place in the never-before-seen region of Kovir, the tech demo is a first look at the cutting-edge technology powering The Witcher 4.' Captured on a PlayStation 5 running at 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled, the demo showcases a 'standalone' demo built specifically to highlight the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. For the uninitiated, Unreal Engine is a 3D creation tool developed by Epic Games that is primarily used for game development. Key highlights from The Witcher 4 demo: Seamless cinematic-to-gameplay transition The demo begins with a cinematic sequence showing a carriage being attacked by a winged creature. The action then shifts seamlessly to Ciri — confirmed as the main protagonist — as she investigates the scene in the new region of Kovir. The transition between cinematic and gameplay elements is smooth, offering a glimpse of the game's visual consistency and narrative immersion. CD Projekt RED also confirmed Kovir will be a playable region in The Witcher 4. Although the developer clarified that it's not actual gameplay footage, the seamless transition between cinematic and gameplay elements is still quite impressive. New Physics and realism The presentation demonstrated the enhanced power of Unreal Engine 5, particularly in environmental detail and character movement. One standout moment featured Ciri riding her horse Kelpie through the wilderness, with close attention paid to muscle flexing during each stride. The foliage and terrain were brought to life using Nanite Foliage — a feature in UE5 that enables developers to populate worlds with highly detailed, full-geometry grass, trees, and plants. The demo also showcased dynamic NPC (non-playable character) interactions. In one scene, Ciri bumps into a fruit vendor in a crowded market, spilling his crate of apples. A nearby NPC then rushes over to help pick them up. CD Projekt RED noted that such incidental reactions will be a part of the game world, increasing realism and immersion. Launch timeline Despite showing significant development progress, The Witcher 4 isn't expected to launch before 2026. In fact, a delay to 2027 remains likely. At a previous earnings call, CD Projekt RED CFO Piotr Nielubowicz stated: 'All we could share for now, to give more visibility to investors, is that the game will not be launched within the timeframe of the first target for the incentive programme, which ends 31st of December 2026.' Ciri taking on the role of protagonist was first confirmed in the game's reveal trailer during The Game Awards 2024, marking a new chapter in the franchise after the Geralt-led trilogy.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Express Tribune
'Arms recovery sans forensics not conclusive'
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that the recovery of a weapon, without forensic confirmation linking it to the crime, cannot be treated as incriminating evidence. Citing serious gaps in the prosecution's case, the court acquitted Shahid Mehmood alias Demo, who had been convicted of killing two people during a dacoity. A two-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Tariq Nadeem observed that the prosecution "miserably failed" to establish the convict's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The bench criticized the trial court for giving undue weight to the recovery of a Kalashnikov and bullets, which were neither linked to the crime through forensic evidence nor shown to be in the exclusive possession of the accused. The prosecution had presented the recovery of a Kalashnikov and three bullets from an abandoned house as key evidence. However, the court found that this recovery failed on multiple counts. "No crime empties were sent to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) for ballistic comparison with the recovered weapon," the judgment noted. "Without this forensic linkage, the recovery remains disconnected from the crime." The court also noted that the prosecution failed to prove that the location from where the weapon was recovered was in Shahid's exclusive control. The site plan prepared by the investigating officer lacked any such confirmation, and no circumstantial evidence was offered to establish the accused's dominion over the abandoned house. The bench ruled that the identification parade conducted more than 20 months after the crime was unreliable.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Air and Space Expo at Beale AFB June 7-8
Beale Air Force Base invites the community behind the gates this June for its Air and Space Expo — a two-day event packed with air shows, static aircraft displays, STEM exhibits, and a nod to the base's 70-year legacy of flying at the edge of space. Scheduled for June 7-8, this event is the first major air show at Beale since 2018. It's part of the Air Force's Open House program, which encourages bases to welcome their local communities for a look at aviation technology and military life. 'We are just ecstatic to be able to open the doors to Beale Air Force Base and showcase what our airmen do on this base, showcase a little bit of our mission, and display some of America's finest aircraft to the local community,' said Air Force Major Demo, who used his call sign to identify himself. 'It's gonna be a wonderful opportunity to see not only what's stationed here at Beale Air Force Base, but also many other aircraft from the United States Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy — some of the greatest technology this country has to offer will be on this ramp.' During the expo, the skies above Beale will be roaring with aerial demonstrations by military and civilian performers, including the featured act, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, whose elite pilots perform in the Air Force's premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Meanwhile, on the ground, nearly 40 aircraft will be on static display. Attendees can view military aircraft from all over the country and all branches of service, as well as helicopters, warbirds, law enforcement aircraft, and exhibits from organizations like Cal Fire and the Civil Air Patrol. One of the highlights will be the U-2 Dragon Lady — a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft known for its near-space missions and for being extremely difficult to fly. Since the 1950s, the U-2 has played a critical role in providing intelligence for U.S. and allied forces globally. With the ability to reach altitudes above 70,000 feet, the U-2 delivers signals, imagery and electronic intelligence from near-space. Long, glider-like wings allow it to lift heavy sensor payloads. Pilots are required to wear full-pressure suits like those worn by astronauts. 'We chose to call it an air and space expo in celebration of the 70 years that the U-2 and the SR-71…have been flying,' Demo said. 'We're celebrating that legacy and the future of Beale Air Force Base.' The expo is designed to be as educational as it is entertaining. Attendees can visit the STEM hangar for a variety of hands-on, STEM-focused activities, both aircraft-related and otherwise. 'The important thing is to inspire our next generation of folks via STEM to kind of see the potential things they can do,' STEM Director and Captain Grant said. 'When our young people and families come into the STEM space, they're within a different experience.' An estimated 300-400 community volunteers are required to make this event possible. 'We are happy to partner with Beale,' Janie Nall of the Beale Military Liaison Council said. 'Beale has been around in the community…This is part of our culture.' For information on tickets and volunteer opportunities, visit
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Manchester man arrested for arrested for speeding, outstanding warrant
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A Manchester man with an outstanding warrant was arrested for driving 105 miles per hour on I-84 in Farmington on Saturday night. At approximately 11 p.m., a state trooper observed a Mazda 3 traveling in West Hartford on I-84 at a high speed, using all lanes to cut through traffic. The trooper clocked the vehicle traveling at 105 mph in a 65 zone. Woman fights off attempted carjacking in Milford The trooper pulled the vehicle over on the right shoulder near exit 37 and identified the driver as Collin Demo, 21, of Manchester. The trooper noted Demo said he was driving fast because another flipped him off and that he was aware of his rate of speed. A check of Demo's license showed an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court. Demo was charged with reckless driving, improper passing, failure to maintain a proper lane on a highway, and failure to appear in the second degree. He was issued a $1,000 bond for the motor vehicle charges and is scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court on March 21. But Demo was unable to post a separate court-set $10,000 bond for failure to appear. He is scheduled to appear in Manchester Superior Court on March 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Laser Photonics, Fonon Technologies and Boston Engineering Announce Next Phase of Strategic Partnership for Laser Cleaning-Enabled Robotic Crawlers
Groundbreaking Technology Has the Potential to Revolutionize Naval MRO Processes, Showcased at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard ORLANDO, Fla., January 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications, together with its sibling company, Fonon Technologies, a marketing and systems integration provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures and Boston Engineering, a product design and engineering consulting company, today announced the public unveiling of a transformative laser cleaning-enabled robotic crawler alongside a visual concept of the technology. This breakthrough technology was demonstrated at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Technology & Capabilities Demo on January 22, 2025. Bryan Lee, Vice President, Fonon Technologies commented: "Integrating advanced laser cleaning technology with Boston Engineering's state-of-the-art robotic crawler offers a paradigm shift in addressing the Navy's $23 billion annual corrosion challenge. This collaboration has the potential to bring unmatched efficiency, safety and precision to Naval maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations." Mark Smithers, CTO and co-founder of Boston Engineering, added: "Our defense and maritime infrastructure sector is being pushed to leverage digital tools and advanced capabilities to maintain national security as well as global maritime leadership. Boston Engineering and its strategic partners are responding to the call to develop and transition capabilities. Integrating LPC's and Fonon Technologies' laser systems with our robotic crawler provides a powerful tool for optimizing all such MRO processes. We look forward to highlighting laser cleaning efficiency through this partnership." The demonstration, held on the bow of the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, highlighted Boston Engineering's robotic crawler's ability to autonomously scale ship hulls and structures to remove corrosion, clean surfaces and perform other material processing tasks with unparalleled precision. This innovative solution ensures safety, even in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. By integrating cutting-edge laser systems from LPC and Fonon Technologies, the robotic crawler delivers a game-changing approach to surface preparation, cleaning, decontamination and restoration for professionals in the defense, maritime, shipbuilding and repair industries. For more information, visit LPC at Fonon Technologies at or Boston Engineering at About Laser Photonics Corporation Laser Photonics is a vertically integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser technologies and systems. Laser Photonics seeks to disrupt the $46 billion, centuries-old sand and abrasives blasting markets, focusing on surface cleaning, rust removal, corrosion control, de-painting and other laser-based industrial applications. Laser Photonics' new generation of leading-edge laser blasting technologies and equipment also addresses the numerous health, safety, environmental and regulatory issues associated with old methods. As a result, Laser Photonics has quickly gained a reputation as an industry leader in industrial laser systems with a brand that stands for quality, technology and product innovation. Currently, world-renowned and Fortune 1000 manufacturers in the aviation, aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, maritime, nuclear and space-exploration industries are using Laser Photonics' "unique-to-industry" systems. For more information, visit About Fonon Technologies Fonon Technologies is a diversified industrial laser equipment provider serving government organizations, all branches of the U.S. military, and defense contractors. Headed by a team with extensive expertise in military and naval operations, the company tackles the challenges of defense maintenance, repair, overhaul and protection with cutting-edge laser solutions. For more information, visit About Boston Engineering Boston Engineering provides product design and engineering consulting from concept development through commercialization. The company specializes in solving complex challenges in defense and security, medical devices, and commercial industries. Founded in 1995, Boston Engineering is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 standards. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Mass., and is online at Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), including statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects, potential results and use of proceeds. These statements are based on current expectations as of the date of this press release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which may cause results and uses of proceeds to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Registration Statement. Any reader of this press release is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release except as required by applicable laws or regulations. View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Contact: Brian Siegel, IRC, MBASenior Managing DirectorHayden IR346-396-8696laser@ Media Contact: Rohan NarainFonon Technologies Corporationrnarain@ Sign in to access your portfolio
