Author: ProHoster

We made a news aggregator with a focus on cryptocurrencies - intwt.com

Hello Habr! The cryptocurrency market is growing every day, and with it the amount of information is growing. Therefore, we decided to launch the intwt.com project - an aggregator of news and posts from social networks for traders and anyone interested in cryptocurrencies. The simple, convenient and understandable interface of the service is designed to make it a truly effective tool for monitoring important information. For now […]

"Dark patterns" and the law: how US regulators are trying to control product mechanics and reduce the influence of tech companies

“Dark patterns” are patterns of user involvement in a product in which there is a zero-sum game: the product wins and the consumer loses. Simply put, this is the unlawful inducement of a user to take certain actions. Typically, in society, morality and ethics are responsible for resolving such issues, but in technology, everything moves so quickly that morality […]

LG is designing a mysterious smart speaker

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published another LG Electronics patent for developments in the field of gadgets for the modern home. The document released bears the laconic name “Speaker”. The patent application was filed back in January 2017, and the development was registered on April 9, 2019. As you can see in the illustrations, the gadget has an original shaped body. […]

Asetek 645LT liquid cooling system for compact PCs

Asetek has announced the 645LT all-in-one liquid cooling system (LCS), designed for use in small form factor computers. The new product includes a highly efficient pump and a compact 92 mm radiator. The latter is blown by a 92 mm fan with a thickness of 15 mm. It is curious that in the radiator area the connecting tubes are attached at an angle of 90 degrees. This allows you to minimize the space required [...]

Pop-up webcam and USB Type-C port: Philips 329P9H monitor is out

The Philips 329P9H monitor made its debut, made on a high-quality IPS matrix measuring 31,5 inches diagonally: the resolution is 3840 × 2160 pixels, which corresponds to the 4K format. One of the features of the novelty is a retractable webcam: this solution will not allow intruders to secretly monitor the user, since after the end of the video session, the module is removed inside the case. The camera resolution is 2 million pixels. The panel received […]

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665: AI-enhanced mid-range mobile platforms

Qualcomm introduced three new single-chip platforms designed for use in mid-price smartphones. The new products are called Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665, and, according to the manufacturer, they provide better AI and higher performance compared to their predecessors. In addition, they received some new features. The Snapdragon 730 platform stands out in the first […]

Google introduced the Currents service instead of the closed Google+

Google previously began closing the social network Google+, which actually stopped working only for ordinary users. The corporate part of the network remains operational and has now been renamed Currents. This applies to those using G Suite. Currents is currently available in beta, and once you sign up, you can transfer your organization's existing content to it. […]

New article: WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD review: tacked, but not caught

The past 2018 has become a period of intense growth for NVMe drives. During this time, many manufacturers have developed and introduced products that have significantly raised the overall level of solutions operating via the PCI Express bus. The linear performance of advanced NVMe SSDs began to approach the throughput of the PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface, and the speed of arbitrary operations increased compared to previous offerings […]

Netgear Nighthawk AX4 Wi-Fi 6 router costs $200

Netgear has announced the Nighthawk AX4 router, designed for use in medium to large households. The novelty (RAX40 model) supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard, or 802.11ax. It promises to improve the spectral efficiency of the wireless network in busy air conditions and double the theoretical throughput compared to the 802.11ac Wave-2 standard. The router can operate in the ranges […]

3dRudder will release a foot controller for PlayStation VR this summer

The company 3dRudder recalled the controller of the same name for virtual reality games, which is controlled by feet. A version for PlayStation VR will go on sale this summer, and a version for PC and Xbox One is already available for purchase (connected via Adaptive Controller for people with disabilities). The device has a round shape with a platform on which you rest your feet. This […]

Isabella 2

Last weekend, the nineteenth international literary conference on science fiction “RosCon” was held at the Lesnye Dali boarding house near Moscow. The conference hosts many events, including those aimed at budding authors - master classes by Sergei Lukyanenko and Evgeniy Lukin. Those interested need to send a story. The organizing committee conducts initial moderation for compliance with formal requirements, and also selects the required number […]

Coolicool launches sales of 5,99” Elephone U PRO 4G smartphone with 26% discount

Elephone has announced a promotion during which you can purchase the Elephone U PRO 4G smartphone from the Coolicool online store with a 26% discount on the retail price - for $199,99, and also receive a smart bracelet as a gift. The Elephone U PRO 4G smartphone is equipped with a curved 5,99” AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels (Full HD+) and an aspect ratio of 18:9, […]