Author: ProHoster

AMD Quarterly Report: 7nm EPYC Processor Announcement Date Set

Even before the opening speech by AMD CEO Lisa Su at the quarterly reporting conference, it was announced that the formal debut of 7nm EPYC Rome generation processors is scheduled for August 27th. This date is fully consistent with the previously announced schedule, because AMD previously promised to introduce new EPYC processors in the third quarter. In addition, on August XNUMXth, AMD Vice President Forrest Norrod (Forrest […]

Understanding Docker

I've been using Docker for several months now to structure the development/delivery process of web projects. I offer Habrakhabr readers a translation of the introductory article about docker - “Understanding docker”. What is docker? Docker is an open platform for developing, delivering, and operating applications. Docker is designed to deliver your applications faster. With docker you can decouple your application from your infrastructure and […]

Habr Weekly #12 / OneWeb was not allowed into the Russian Federation, train stations against aggregators, salaries in IT, “honey, we are killing the Internet”

In this issue: The OneWeb satellite system was not given frequencies. Bus stations rebelled against ticket aggregators, demanding to block 229 sites, including BlaBlaCar and Yandex.Bus. Salaries in IT in the first half of 2019: according to the My Circle salary calculator. Honey, we kill Internet During the conversation, we mentioned (or wanted to, but forgot!) this: Project “SHHD: Winter” by the artist […]

Asynchronous programming in JavaScript. ( Callback, Promise, RxJs )

Hi all. Sergey Omelnitsky is in touch. Not long ago I hosted a stream on reactive programming, where I talked about asynchrony in JavaScript. Today I would like to take notes on this material. But before we start the main material, we need to make an introductory note. So let's start with definitions: what is a stack and a queue? A stack is a collection whose elements [...]

Vulnerability in LibreOffice allowing code execution when opening malicious documents

A vulnerability (CVE-2019-9848) has been identified in the LibreOffice office suite that can be used to execute arbitrary code when opening documents prepared by an attacker. The vulnerability is caused by the fact that the LibreLogo component, designed for teaching programming and inserting vector drawings, translates its operations into Python code. By being able to execute LibreLogo instructions, an attacker can cause any Python code to execute […]

Google to charge EU search engines for Android by default

Starting in 2020, Google will introduce a new search engine provider selection screen to all Android users in the EU when setting up a new phone or tablet for the first time. The selection will make the corresponding search engine standard in Android and the Chrome browser, if installed. Search engine owners will have to pay Google for the right to appear on the selection screen next to Google's search engine. Three winners […]

Xiaomi promised to launch a smartphone based on MediaTek Helio G90T in India

Soon after the official announcement of the MediaTek Helio G90 series of flagship single-chip systems, the executive director of the Indian division of Xiaomi, Manu Kumar Jain, announced that the Chinese company will release a device based on the Helio G90T. The image attached to the tweet suggests that the phone will be coming soon, but there is no exact information about the device. Also in it, the executive called the new chips amazing [...]

Why does it take several days to unsubscribe from a mailing list?

One tweet asked why unsubscribing could “take days.” Buckle up tight, I'm about to tell you an incredible story about how it's done in Enterprise Development™... There is one bank. You've probably heard of it, and if you live in the UK, there's a 10% chance that this is your bank. I worked there as a “consultant” for an excellent salary. […]

Seminar “Your own auditor: audit of the data center project and acceptance tests”, August 15, Moscow

On August 15, Kirill Shadsky will tell you how to audit a data center or server room project and carry out acceptance of the constructed facility. Kirill led the operation service of Russia’s largest network of data centers for 5 years, and was audited and certified by the Uptime Institute. Now he helps design data centers for external customers and conducts audits of already operating facilities. At the seminar, Kirill will share his real experience and sort out your […]

Ryzen 3000 is coming: AMD processors are more popular than Intel in Japan

What's happening in the processor market now? It's no secret that after spending many years in the shadow of a competitor, AMD began an attack on Intel with the release of the first processors based on the Zen architecture. This does not happen overnight, but now in Japan the company has already managed to surpass its rival in terms of processor sales. Queue to buy new Ryzen processors in Japan […]

C+86 Sport Watch: Xiaomi's new chronograph watch aimed at athletes

Xiaomi is preparing to launch a new C+86 Sport Watch, which is aimed at people who lead an active lifestyle and regularly play sports. The watch has a well-protected case and is equipped with a chronograph dial. In addition to the traditional watch, owners of the C+86 receive a handheld stopwatch suitable for use during sports. The device body is made of [...]

Apple suspends program for people to listen to Siri voice recordings

Apple said it will temporarily suspend the practice of using contractors to evaluate snippets of Siri voice recordings in order to improve the accuracy of the voice assistant. The move follows a report by The Guardian in which a former employee detailed the program, alleging that contractors routinely hear confidential medical information, trade secrets and any other private recordings as part of their work […]