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Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Valorant' 10.08 Patch Notes Bring Yoru And Astra Nerfs, Skin Gifting
You can finally gift skins in Valorant. Credit: Riot Games / Mike Stubbs Riot Games has released the latest set of Valorant patch notes, with update 10.08 bringing some reasonable nerfs to both Yoru and Astra as well as the ability to gift skins to other players if you are feeling a little generous. The Valorant patch notes aren't massive, with only three significant agent changes, one of which is more of a quality of life change than a balance change, but they will likely have an impact on the top agents at all levels. The two big nerfs come to Yoru and Astra, and while both are reasonably simple number changes, they could end up having an impact in how viable each agent is. For Yoru, his nerf comes in the form of a two second nerf to the duration of his Dimensional Drift ultimate, and a one point cost increase for it as well. This should tone down how useful his ultimate can be, and just how often you will see it in each game. Given how strong he can be in some situations, this should help bring him in line with other agents. Astra on the other hand also gets a nerf, but this one could be slightly less significant. Astra's Nova Pulse stun duration is being reduced by 0.5 seconds, going from 4 seconds to 3.5 seconds. While not a major nerf, this should reduce how useful she can be when it comes to controlling others, and brings her more in line with other Valorant agents who have similar abilities. The only other agent based change comes to Brimstone, with some audio tweaks to his Molotov that should make it easier to hear, especially when under a smoke. This is all part of the drive to make abilities more obvious and to reduce the cheap deaths you feel you couldn't do anything about. The Valorant 10.08 patch notes also bring a big list of bug fixes for almost all agents in the game. There are too many to list here, so you'll need to check out the full patch notes to see them all, but some of the more pesky and annoying ones have been taken care of. Rounding out the patch is the hotly anticipated launch of skin gifting, which comes to Valorant for the first time. Starting with the first bundle of the Act, you can now gift the featured store item to friends if you are feeling generous, with further gifting options expected to come in the following months should this option become popular. It actually seems like a simple process, with just a couple of extra button presses when buying the skin in order to gift it to a pal.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rocky Mountain Power, Torus Will Deploy Grid-Scale Energy Storage Program
Torus and Rocky Mountain Power, following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), on Feb. 7 released additional technical details about the integration of Torus's commercial energy storage technology into Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart Battery program. The proposed 70-MW demand response initiative will leverage Torus's Nova Spin and Nova Pulse technologies to enhance grid reliability. Torus is based in South Salt Lake, Utah. The company's Nova Spin flywheel energy storage system was recently recognized in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024 list. The partnership between Torus and Rocky Mountain Power will support Utah's Operation Gigawatt initiative, which is designed to double Utah's power production over the next 10 years and expand Torus' demand response capabilities, deploying technology that provides: Sub-250 millisecond response time with 99% system uptime. Real-time frequency regulation maintaining 60 Hz stability. Voltage support for both 208V and 480V three-phase power. Nova Spin has a C-rating 10x higher than traditional chemical batteries. The project is expected to be completed within 12-18 months. Up to twice the operational lifespan of conventional battery systems. Rocky Mountain Power is featured in the Department of Energy's latest VPP Liftoff Report, which highlights the Wattsmart program as a best-in-class battery virtual power plant (VPP), providing both bulk system level value and distribution system value for grid and customers. "This technical implementation demonstrates how our relationship with Rocky Mountain Power will deliver both grid resilience and energy security," said Nate Walkingshaw, CEO of Torus. "As highlighted in the DOE VPP Liftoff Report, demand response programs are crucial for managing grid challenges while reducing costs." "Enhancing and expanding the Rocky Mountain Power system is the key to meeting Utah's energy future,' said Dick Garlish, president of Rocky Mountain Power. 'Collaborating with innovative leaders in technology and energy, like Torus, is essential to meet the goals of Operation Gigawatt.' The Torus capabilities will help create a VPP that can support Utah's ambitious economic growth plans while contributing to the DOE's goal of deploying 80-160 GW of VPPs nationwide by 2030. For Utah's expanding base of data centers and industrial facilities, the Torus technology will provide: Power quality management through Nova Sync frequency conditioning. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) functionality with sub-250ms failover. Long duration backup through hybrid flywheel-chemical storage systems. On-site generation integration with automated dispatching. Real-time performance monitoring across millions of data points. Predictive maintenance through AI-driven systems analysis. The implementation includes comprehensive security features essential for critical infrastructure: Nova Shield hardware security for critical commands. 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and threat detection. Secure firmware developed and maintained in U.S. facilities. Integration with existing utility management systems via secure APIs. SCADA integration using APIs for seamless control. Torus's energy storage systems are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S. The company's manufacturing capabilities include: More than 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space supporting end-to-end Nova Spin production and Nova Pulse assembly. An engineering team with decades of combined experience in grid and commercial-level energy systems, power electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Complete control over supply chain and production processes. The combination of domestic manufacturing, advanced grid security features, and proven VPP capabilities has positioned Torus as a leader in grid-scale energy storage. Operation Gigawatt supports Utah's continued economic growth, and Torus' technology is a model for supporting grid resilience. —POWER edited this content, which was contributed by Torus' public relations team.
