Author: ProHoster

Vodafone to launch UK's first 3G network on July 5

The UK will finally get 5G, with Vodafone becoming the first operator to offer the service to its customers. The company says its 5G networks will become available as early as July 3, with 5G roaming to roll out later in the summer. And, importantly, the cost of services will not exceed that for 4G coverage. Of course, there are a few caveats. To begin with, the network will be available [...]

DDR4-5634 mode becomes a new world record for extreme memory overclocking

The transfer of the memory controller to central processors, which occurred many years ago, determined the rhythm of improvement in results in extreme overclocking of RAM. As a rule, now a new wave of records occurs after the release of central processors of a new generation; after a few weeks the situation stabilizes, and the established records then wait for months to be updated. The situation developed similarly after the release of processors […]

Robot "Fedor" is preparing to fly on the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, according to the online publication RIA Novosti, preparations have begun for the Soyuz-2.1a rocket to launch the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft in an unmanned version. According to the current schedule, the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft should go into space on August 22. This will be the first launch of a manned vehicle on the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle in an unmanned (cargo-returning) version. “This morning in the installation and testing building of the site [...]

Firefox will remove settings to disable multiprocessing

Mozilla developers have announced the removal of user-accessible settings for disabling multi-process mode (e10s) from the Firefox codebase. The reason for deprecating support for reverting to single-process mode is cited as its poor security and potential stability issues due to lack of full testing coverage. Single-process mode is marked as unsuitable for everyday use. Starting with Firefox 68 from […]

HP introduces updated Omen 15 and 17 gaming laptops with improved cooling

In addition to the flagship Omen X 2S gaming laptop, HP also presented two simpler gaming models: updated versions of the Omen 15 and 17 laptops. The new products received not only more recent hardware, but also updated cases and improved cooling systems. The Omen 15 and Omen 17 laptops, as you might guess from their names, differ from each other in […]

HP Omen X 2S: gaming laptop with an additional screen and "liquid metal" for $2100

HP held a presentation of its new gaming devices. The main novelty of the American manufacturer was the productive gaming laptop Omen X 2S, which received not only the most powerful hardware, but also a number of rather unusual features. The key feature of the new Omen X 2S is the additional display located above the keyboard. According to the developers, this screen can perform several functions at once, useful [...]

HP Omen X 25: 240Hz refresh rate monitor

HP has announced the Omen X 25 monitor, designed for use in gaming systems. The new product measures 24,5 inches diagonally. We are talking about a high refresh rate, which is 240 Hz. Brightness and contrast indicators have not yet been specified. The monitor has a screen with narrow frames on three sides. The stand allows you to adjust the angle of the display, as well as […]

HP Omen Photon Wireless Mouse: Qi Wireless Charging Mouse

HP introduced the Omen Photon Wireless Mouse, a gaming-grade mouse, as well as the Omen Outpost Mousepad: sales of new products will begin in the near future. The manipulator uses a wireless connection to the computer. At the same time, the device is said to be comparable in performance to its wired counterparts. There are a total of 11 programmable buttons, which can be customized using the accompanying software […]

New generation of Tamagotchi pets taught to marry and breed

Bandai from Japan has introduced a new generation of Tamagotchi electronic toy, which was very popular in the 90s. The toys will soon go on sale and will try to regain the interest of users. The new device, called Tamagotchi On, is equipped with a 2,25-inch color LCD display. For synchronization with the user's smartphone there is an infrared port, as well as […]

Russia plans to deploy a constellation of small Arctic satellites

It is possible that Russia will create a constellation of small satellites designed to explore the Arctic regions. According to the online publication RIA Novosti, Leonid Makridenko, head of the VNIIEM corporation, spoke about this. We are talking about launching six devices. It will be possible to deploy such a grouping, according to Mr. Makridenko, within three to four years, that is, until the middle of the next decade. It is assumed that […]

Intel develops ModernFW open firmware and Rust hypervisor

Intel presented several new experimental open projects at the OSTS (Open Source Technology Summit) conference taking place these days. The ModernFW initiative is working to create a scalable and secure replacement for UEFI and BIOS firmware. The project is at an early stage of development, but at this stage of development, the proposed prototype already has enough capabilities to organize […]

The first data about the Meizu 16Xs smartphone has appeared on the Internet

Network sources report that the Chinese company Meizu is preparing to introduce a new version of the 16X smartphone. Presumably, the device should compete with the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, which has gained considerable popularity in China and some other countries. Despite the fact that the official name of the device has not been announced, it is assumed that the smartphone will be called Meizu 16Xs. The message also states […]