Google, as part of the Google I/O 2019 conference, announced in a blog for developers for the Android operating system that the Kotlin programming language is now the preferred language for developing applications for its mobile operating system, which means its primary support from the company in all tools and components and API compared to other languages. “Android development will […]
Blowfish Studios and Drakkar Dev have announced that the mecha action game War Tech Fighters will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on June 27. A translation into Russian has been announced. The console version of the game will offer a special Archangel War Tech set, including the Glory Sword, Redemption Halberd and Faith Shield. These items will be available […]
Containers are a lightweight userspace version of the Linux operating system - in fact, this is the "bare" minimum. However, it is still a complete operating system, and therefore the quality of this container itself is just as important as a full-fledged operating system. That's why we've been offering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) images for a long time so that users can have certified, up-to-date […]
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has announced a new small form factor computer - the Liva Z2A device based on the Intel hardware platform. The nettop fits in the palm of your hand: dimensions are only 132 × 118 × 56,4 mm. The new product has a fanless design, so it does not produce any noise during operation. The Intel Celeron N3350 Apollo Lake generation processor is used. This chip contains two computing cores and a graphics […]
Internet sources have published a press render of the budget smartphone Moto E6, the upcoming release of which was announced at the end of April. As you can see in the image, the new product is equipped with a single rear camera: the lens is located in the upper left corner of the rear panel. An LED flash is installed under the optical block. The smartphone has a display with fairly wide frames. According to rumors, the device will receive a 5,45-inch HD+ screen with […]
Electronic Arts announced during its report to investors that the new Need for Speed and Plants vs. Zombies will be released this year. Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen told investors: "Looking forward, we are excited to launch Anthem... To improve Apex Legends and the Titanfall experience, to release new games [in the] Plants vs. franchise." […]
The latest statistics are presented on the distribution of various editions of the Android operating system in the global market. It is noted that the data is as of May 7, 2019. Versions of the Android software platform, the share of which is less than 0,1%, are not taken into account. So, it is reported that the most common edition of Android is currently Oreo (versions 8.0 and 8.1) with […]
Deep Silver has published new trailers for the action game Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package for Nintendo Switch. In them, the publisher recalls vivid tasks and situations that occur in the game. Previously, the publisher had already published a trailer related to the Stillwater National Bank robbery mission. The second trailer, titled "Free Falling", takes place after this unfortunate […]
An international team of researchers led by specialists from Lomonosov Moscow State University proposed a new method for forming artificial skin. Experts studied the properties of biocompatible self-organizing polymers that form a three-dimensional structure of elastic elements similar to bottle brushes. These elements are connected to each other by hard, glassy, nanometer-sized spheres. Knowledge of physicochemical parameters will make it possible to create materials from these polymers with finely tuned mechanical properties. […]
The UBports project, which took over the development of the Ubuntu Touch mobile platform after Canonical pulled away from it, published an OTA-9 (over-the-air) firmware update for all officially supported smartphones and tablets that were equipped with firmware based on Ubuntu. The update is for OnePlus One, Fairphone 2, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013, Meizu […]
Huawei has introduced the mid-range smartphone Honor 20 Lite, which can be purchased at an estimated price of $280. The device is equipped with a 6,21-inch IPS display with Full HD+ resolution (2340 × 1080 pixels). There is a small cutout at the top of the screen - it houses a 32-megapixel front camera. The main camera is made in the form of a triple block: it combines [...]
Xiaomi continues to produce the most unusual and diverse electronics. Another example is the Ninestars Smart Touch Bin, which features intelligent control technology, multiple buttons, adjustable actuation distance, silent opening and closing, and long battery life. The device is supplied to the Chinese market at a price of 129 yuan ($19). The trash can has a capacity of 10 liters. The body is made of plastic [...]
