Author: ProHoster

You may not need Kubernetes

Girl on a scooter. Freepik illustration, Nomad logo by HashiCorp Kubernetes is a 300kg container orchestration gorilla. It works in some of the largest container systems in the world, but it comes at a cost. Especially expensive for small teams that have to spend a lot of time on support and a steep learning curve. For our team of four, that's too much overhead […]

A little more than a kilogram: Xiaomi will release a new laptop Mi Notebook Air

The Chinese company Xiaomi has published a teaser image, talking about the imminent release of a new generation of thin and light laptop Mi Notebook Air. The main feature of the laptop will be a small weight - only 1,07 kilograms. For comparison: the current Apple MacBook Air laptop weighs 1,25 kilograms. Unfortunately, it is not yet clear what size display the new Xiaomi will receive. But it can be assumed that […]

Apple iMac computers will be able to supply power to input devices wirelessly

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released Apple's patent application for an interesting development in the field of computer devices. The document is called "Wireless Charging System With Radio-Frequency Antennas". The application was filed back in September 2017, but it has only just been made public on the USPTO website. Apple proposes to integrate into desktop […]

Photo of the day: one of the best shots of Jupiter from the planet's orbit

Perhaps one of the most extraordinary images of Jupiter taken from the planet's orbit was released by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The image shows numerous vortex formations in the gas giant's atmosphere. In particular, the most recognizable feature of the largest planet in the solar system, the so-called Great Red Spot, is captured in all its splendor. This colossal storm has […]

New design of SpaceX Starlink satellites will reduce the risk of debris falling to the ground to zero

According to rumors, as early as May, SpaceX will begin launching the first Starlink satellites of a new constellation for the planetary satellite Internet into low Earth orbit. In just a few years, 12 satellites will be launched for the Starlink network. Each of them will carry massive metal parts in the form of orbit correction thrusters and a fairly large silicon carbide mirror antenna for […]

Old smartphone for a new one: trade-in service in Russia is rapidly gaining popularity

United Company Svyaznoy | Euroset reports that more and more Russians are choosing the trade-in program to exchange a used smartphone for a new one. In particular, in January-February of this year, the number of clients who used the trade-in service jumped almost five times - by 386% - compared to the same period in 2018. At the same time, the total number of submitted […]

Photo of the day: Progress MS-11 cargo ship is preparing for launch

The State Corporation Roskosmos has published a series of photographs showing preparations for the launch of the Progress MS-11 transport cargo spacecraft. It is reported that on March 20 and 21, work on refueling the vehicle with fuel components and compressed gases was successfully completed. The ship was delivered to the assembly and test building and installed on the slipway for final preparation operations. The spacecraft will be launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome […]

OPPO Reno 5G Smartphone Gets 5G CE Certification

OPPO has announced that its first 5G smartphone has successfully passed the 5G CE test conducted by Sporton International Inc. The 5G version of OPPO Reno received 5G CE certification from CTC advanced GmbH. This means that the device is approved for use in 5G networks in Europe. The 5G CE certificate confirms its compliance with the requirements for entering the European market, […]

Details on all 11th Gen Intel Embedded GPUs

There is never too much news about Intel GPUs. Following the details on the architecture and performance of Intel 11th Gen integrated graphics, we now have information on the characteristics of various models of upcoming integrated GPUs. The source of this leak was Intel itself, or rather its new graphics drivers for Windows 10 (version 25.20.100.6618). All the information we are interested in is […]

Ford EcoGuide: new system to help drivers save fuel

Ford introduced a technology called EcoGuide, which is designed to reduce fuel consumption and reduce related financial costs. The main task of EcoGuide is to predict the situation on the road, helping motorists to decelerate and accelerate with maximum efficiency. The complex uses data from the satellite navigation system, allowing the driver to release gas in advance when approaching turns, […]

Beats PowerBeats: Apple's new AirPods will soon have a competitor

Beats, according to CNET, will soon introduce fully wireless PowerBeats headphones that will be able to compete with the latest Apple AirPods. Recall that the announcement of the new generation of AirPods in-ear headphones took place on March 20. They received an Apple-developed H1 chip, thanks to which Siri can be activated using your voice. Improved battery life. The price in Russia ranges from […]

Plus 100: Xiaomi will open new stores throughout Russia

The Chinese companies Xiaomi and Huawei, according to the Kommersant newspaper, have scheduled a serious increase in the number of Russian stores selling mobile devices for the current year. Smartphones from both suppliers are very popular among Russians. Therefore, companies need to expand their sales networks and create additional stores, where visitors can experience the latest devices “live” and immediately make a purchase. In particular, […]