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The Linux 6.8 kernel is scheduled to include the first network driver in the Rust language

The net-next branch, which develops changes for the Linux kernel 6.8, includes changes that add to the kernel the initial Rust wrapper above the phylib abstraction level and the ax88796b_rust driver that uses this wrapper, providing support for the PHY interface of the Asix AX88772A (100MBit) Ethernet controller. . The driver includes 135 lines of code and is positioned as a simple working example for creating network drivers in Rust, ready […]

Noctua will delay the output of the NF-A14 fan to improve structural rigidity

Cooling systems from the Austrian company Noctua are among the most knowledge-intensive on the market, since they are carefully calculated by specialists at the design stage and then thoroughly tested under various conditions. Such scrupulous preparation of new products for the announcement was the reason for the delay of the 140 mm Noctua NF-A14 case fan. Image source: FutureSource: 3dnews.ru

Chinese developers are showing interest in packaging their chips in Malaysia

The demand for components for artificial intelligence systems is quite high, and increasing American sanctions are preventing Chinese manufacturers from developing harmoniously, so local developers decided to turn to Malaysian contractors for help. 13% of chip testing and packaging services are provided in this country, and the share continues to grow. Image source: TSMC Source: 3dnews.ru

Doogee introduced a series of affordable heavy-duty smartphones Doogee S41

Doogee has introduced a new series of rugged smartphones, Doogee S41, including the S41 Max and S41 Plus models. The new products are distinguished by increased protection from moisture, dust, shocks and falls, which allows them to be used in various, even the most unfavorable conditions, without worrying about the sudden failure of the device. The Doogee S41 Max smartphone, available in black, black-orange or black-green, differs […]

PostmarketOS 23.12 is available, a Linux distribution for smartphones and mobile devices

After 6 months of development, the release of the postmarketOS 23.12 project is presented, developing a Linux distribution for smartphones based on the Alpine Linux package base, the standard Musl C library and the BusyBox set of utilities. The goal of the project is to provide a Linux distribution for smartphones that does not depend on the support life cycle of official firmware and is not tied to the standard solutions of the main industry players who set the vector of development. Assemblies […]

The next version of Apple Watch will be able to monitor blood pressure and detect apnea

This year, Apple has made a number of changes to the Apple Watch line of smartwatches. However, more significant changes, including in terms of new features, will be implemented in the Apple Watch, which the company will introduce in 2024. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman spoke about this, noting that the new features will make Apple smart watches much more attractive. […]

Samsung announced OLED gaming monitors with a 360Hz refresh rate

The South Korean company Samsung announced the launch of mass production of a 31,5-inch QD-OLED monitor with support for 4K resolution and a record refresh rate of 360 Hz for such panels. In addition to this, the company intends to soon launch production of 27-inch QD-OLED displays with a resolution of 1440p and a refresh rate of 360 Hz. Image source: SamsungSource: 3dnews.ru

The video game market in China has returned to growth - there are more Chinese gamers than North Americans

The Chinese video game market has returned to growth this year, as indicated by increased domestic game sales. According to the Reuters news agency, revenue from video game sales in China since the beginning of the year amounted to 303 billion yuan (about $42,6 billion), which indicates an increase of 13% year on year. Image source: superanton / Pixabay Source: […]

Release of the Radix cross Linux distribution 1.9.300

The next version of the Radix cross Linux 1.9.300 distribution kit is available, built using our own Radix.pro build system, which simplifies the creation of distribution kits for embedded systems. Distribution builds are available for devices based on ARM/ARM64, MIPS and x86/x86_64 architecture. Boot images prepared according to the instructions in the Platform Download section contain a local package repository and therefore system installation does not require an Internet connection. […]