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 [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 […]
The fighting game Metal Revolution from the Chinese NEXT Studios will be released not only on PC (on Steam), as previously reported, but also on PlayStation 4 - the developers announced this during the ongoing ChinaJoy 2019 event in Shanghai. The developers brought a version for PlayStation 4 to the show, which visitors can play. Metal Revolution is a fighting game […]
In his Twitter, Death Stranding development director Hideo Kojima spoke a little about the game's production. According to him, the team is working hard to release the project on November 8th. We even have to rework it, as the director of Kojima Productions openly stated. Hideo Kojima's post reads: "Death Stranding includes something never seen before, the gameplay, the atmosphere of the world and […]
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 […]
Wargaming is celebrating the anniversary of World of Tanks. Almost 9 years ago, on August 12, 2010, a game was released that captivated millions of gamers in Russia, the countries of the former Soviet Union and beyond. In honor of the event, the developers have prepared a “Tank Festival”, which will begin on August 6 and last until October 7. During the Tank Festival, users will have access to unique tasks, the opportunity to earn in-game […]
