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NumPy Scientific Computing Python Library 1.18 Released

The Python library for scientific computing NumPy 1.18 was released, focused on working with multidimensional arrays and matrices, and also providing a large collection of functions with the implementation of various algorithms related to the use of matrices. NumPy is one of the most popular libraries used for scientific calculations. The project code is written in Python using optimizations in C and is distributed […]

Release of Qbs 1.15 assembly tool and Qt Design Studio 1.4 development environment

The Qbs 1.15 build tools release has been announced. This is the second release since the Qt Company left the development of the project, prepared by the community interested in continuing the development of Qbs. To build Qbs, Qt is required among the dependencies, although Qbs itself is designed to organize the assembly of any projects. Qbs uses a simplified version of QML to define project build scripts, allowing […]

MegaFon and Booking.com offer Russians free communication while traveling

The MegaFon operator and the Booking.com platform announced a unique agreement: Russians will be able to communicate and use the Internet for free while traveling. It is reported that MegaFon subscribers will have access to free roaming in more than 130 countries around the world. To use the service, you must book and pay for a hotel through Booking.com, indicating the phone number that will be used during the trip. New offer […]

Rumors: Microsoft is discussing the purchase of a Polish game studio

Poland is home to many famous game studios such as CD Projekt RED, Techland, CI Games, Bloober Team and People Can Fly. And it looks like Microsoft wants to acquire one of them. This information was voiced by director Borys Nieśpielak in his podcast. He previously released a documentary about the Polish gaming industry called "We're Okay." "This […]

"Post Bank" identifies users through the mobile application "Biometrics"

Pochta Bank became the first financial organization to introduce remote biometric identification of clients through a specialized application for mobile devices. We are talking about the use of the Unified Biometric System (UBS). It allows individuals to carry out banking transactions remotely. In the future, the scope of application of the system is planned to be significantly expanded. To remotely identify clients within the EBS, Rostelecom has created a mobile application called […]

FBI Implements IDLE Program to Trick Hackers with 'False Data'

According to online sources, the US FBI is implementing a program that will help companies reduce the damage caused by hackers when data is stolen. We are talking about the IDLE (Illicit Data Loss Exploitation) program, under which companies implement “false data” to confuse attackers trying to steal important information. The program will help companies fight all kinds of scammers and corporate spies. […]

MyOffice products have been updated

The New Cloud Technologies company, which develops the document collaboration and communications platform MyOffice, announced an update to its flagship product. It is reported that in terms of the volume of changes and improvements made, release 2019.03 became the largest this year. The key innovation of the software solution was the audio commentary function - the ability to create and work with voice notes from the MyOffice […]

The authors of the Ori dilogy want to revolutionize the ARPG genre

Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the most popular metroidvanias in recent years. Its sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, will be released on PC and Xbox One on March 11, 2020. The Moon Studios team, which now numbers just under 80 employees, is already working on its next project. A vacancy posted on Gamasutra reveals interesting details about the upcoming […]

ToTok messenger accused of spying on users

US intelligence officials have accused the increasingly popular ToTok messenger of spying on users. The department believes that the application is used by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates to track user conversations, determine social connections, location, etc. More than a million ToTok users live in the UAE, but recently the application has been gaining popularity in other countries, including [ …]

Achievements in Google Stadia

The Google Stadia streaming service has introduced an achievement system. And although it is not very advanced yet, it already allows you to track your game progress. Receipt of an achievement is indicated by a pop-up notification. However, these messages cannot be disabled for now, and therefore they will appear on videos and screenshots. It is also noted that so far only 22 games support the innovation. Obviously, as [...]

The court ordered "Yandex.Video" and YouTube to remove audio content on the lawsuit of "Eksmo"

The fight against piracy in Russia continues. The other day it became known about the first verdict against the owner of a network of illegal online cinemas. Now the appellate instance of the Moscow City Court has satisfied the claim of the Eksmo publishing house. It concerned illegal copies of the audiobook “The Three-Body Problem” by writer Liu Cixin, which are posted on YouTube and Yandex.Video. According to the court decision, services must remove them, otherwise […]

Twitter for Android fixes a bug that could be used to hack accounts

Twitter developers, in the latest update to the social network's mobile application for the Android platform, have fixed a serious vulnerability that could be used by attackers to view hidden information on user accounts. It could also be used to tweet and send private messages on behalf of the victim. A post on the official Twitter developer blog states that the vulnerability could be used by attackers to launch […]