Author: ProHoster

Rumors: the script for the first film in the trilogy based on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is almost completed

An anonymous source told BuzzFeed that a film adaptation of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is being prepared, and work on the script for the first film in a potential trilogy is close to completion. According to an insider, Laeta Kalogridis (Avatar, Shutter Island) was hired back in the spring of 2018 to write the script for the film adaptation of BioWare's 2003 role-playing game. But Lucasfilm slowed down production […]

Video: role-playing adventure Sword and Fairy 7 will receive RTX support

Gradually, the list of games that support ray tracing technology (more precisely, hybrid rendering) is expanding. During Computex 2019, NVIDIA announced another addition - we are talking about the Chinese role-playing blockbuster Sword and Fairy 7 from Softstar Entertainment, which will also receive RTX support. The new part of the Sword and Fairy series will support improved visualization of not only shadows, but also […]

About beer through the eyes of a chemist. Part 4

Hello %username%. The third part of my series about beer on Habré turned out to be less noticeable than the previous ones - judging by the comments and ratings, so I’m probably already a little tired with my stories. But since it is logical and necessary to finish the story about the components of beer, here is the fourth part! Go. As usual, there will be a little beer story at the beginning. AND […]

MX Linux distribution release 18.3

The lightweight distribution MX Linux 18.3 has been released, created as a result of the joint work of the communities formed around the antiX and MEPIS projects. The release is based on the Debian package base with enhancements from the antiX project and numerous native applications that make it easy to configure and install software. The default desktop is Xfce. 32-bit and 64-bit builds are available for download, 1.4 GB […]

Web tools, or where should a pentester start?

We continue to talk about useful tools for the pentester. In the new article, we will look at tools for analyzing the security of web applications. Our colleague BeLove already made a similar selection about seven years ago. It is interesting to see which tools have retained and strengthened their positions, and which have receded into the background and are now rarely used. Note that this also includes Burp Suite, […]

X2 Abkoncore Cronos Zero Noise Mini Case Helps You Build a Quiet PC

X2 Products has announced the Abkoncore Cronos Zero Noise Mini computer case, which can be used to create a low-noise desktop computer. The new product is made in the most discreet style. The front and side panels are covered with special sound-proofing material, which ensures a high level of acoustic comfort. The case is designed to work with Micro-ATX motherboards. In the system you can […]

New type of batteries will allow electric vehicles to travel 800 km without recharging

The lack of significant progress in electrical charge storage technologies is beginning to hold back the development of entire industries. For example, modern electric cars are forced to either limit themselves to modest mileage figures on a single charge or become expensive toys for select “technophiles.” The desire of smartphone manufacturers to make their devices thinner and lighter conflicts with the design features of lithium-ion batteries: it is difficult to increase their capacity without sacrificing the thickness of the case […]

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket was launched with the Glonass-M satellite

Today, May 27, at 09:23 Moscow time, the Soyuz-2.1b space rocket with the Glonass-M navigation satellite launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region. According to the online publication RIA Novosti, the rocket was taken for escort by ground means of the Main Test Space Center named after G. S. Titov of the Space Forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces. At the estimated time, the space warhead […]

Chinese chip maker SMIC to leave New York Stock Exchange, targeting Hong Kong

The largest Chinese contract chip manufacturer Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) is leaving the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the trade war between the US and Beijing spills over into the technology sector. SMIC said Friday evening that it has notified the NYSE of its intention to file on June 3 to delist its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

I'm from Moreinis. Sideways glances or respect?

Below is my subjective opinion on the process and results of training at the sensational (in narrow circles) Product University. Honest review a month after completing the training. What We Were Promised Having tried my hand at web development, testing and managing a small product, I realized that somewhere between a manager, a web analyst and a marketer, I needed to dig deeper. Therefore, after seeing the picture described by the creators of PU, I was inspired […]

THE SUM OF ALL TERMS |—1—|

A trivial and boring pseudoscientific fantasy about the work of the human mental apparatus and AI in the hackneyed image of a beautiful fairy. There is no reason to read this. —1— I sat in a daze in her chair. Under the fleece robe, large beads of cold sweat flowed down my naked body. I didn’t leave her office for almost a day. For the last four hours I’ve been dying to […]

Nissan SAM: When Autopilot Intelligence Isn't Enough

Nissan has unveiled its advanced Seamless Autonomous Mobility (SAM) platform, which aims to help robotic vehicles navigate unpredictable situations safely and accurately. Self-driving systems use lidars, radars, cameras and various sensors to obtain comprehensive information about the situation on the road. However, this information may not be enough to make an informed decision in an unforeseen […]