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Since the last time you read my Eds Note at the end of 2025, AI still seemed a bit out of sorts, and, in my own use, running it on your own local machine was still a bit of a chore. Fast forward 6 months, and it seems like all those challenges have been addressed, with new ones showing up, like: where do I get enough time to use, learn, and build it all with AI? It has also become the benchmark to which computing is being measured these days, with TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) being the data point that proves how fast your system can compute precious AI data.  \nA year and a half ago, this tech also seemed to spell doom and gloom for gamers. We thought Nvidia’s seemingly failed 50-series launch would be its downfall. This was because it looked like the company was pushing AI computing at the expense of gamers’RTX architecture. As you’ll read in my hardware feature on the RTX Spark SoC, we now know what we did not back then, what the convergence of AI hardware with gaming infrastructure would actually look like. If it has not hit you yet, here’s the TLDR; things are about to get a lot more fun.  \nAll seriousness aside, welcome to the latest, hottest, and most debonair issue of NAG Magazine yet. It’s another fantastic labour of love produced by a team of passionate gamers who just want to entertain your pants off, with games to play and tech to buy.  \nA huge shoutout to the NAG team for making magic happen in these pages, on the website and across all our digital platforms. We may not be the biggest team around, but each one of us brings something special to the table.  \nYou may have also noticed that the magazine you are holding in your hand looks and feels a little different. We have a new designer on board who is taking us on a fresh visual journey through gaming and technology. Welcome, Larry, thanks for making our words pop off the pages. I know the readers are going to love this issue.  \nIn the same breath, I also want to bid adieu to Chris Savides, designer extraordinaire and long-time NAG staffer. It is sad to see you go, but I know our paths will cross again. I am referring to the beer you owe me. My people will be in touch.  \nAs always, thank you, dear reader, for your support. Without you, we could not do what we do, and for that, we dedicate these pages to you.  \nEnjoy the read, and good luck finding the badgers. There are some kick-ass prizes up for grabs, so don’t put off entering; do it now.  \nRegardt (ReejZA a. k. a DeadBird) van der Berg, Managing Editor.  \nCAN YOU SPOT THE BADGER?  \nThe Badger has escaped again, and this time it has made itself very comfortable somewhere inside this digital issue of NAG Magazine. Be warned: this is not an easy challenge.  \nHidden throughout this issue are nine badgers. Yes, nine. 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