Author: ProHoster

Lakka 5.0, a distribution for creating game consoles, is available

The release of the Lakka 5.0 distribution kit has been presented, which allows you to turn computers, set-top boxes or single-board computers into a full-fledged game console for running retro games. The project is a modification of the LibreELEC distribution, originally designed for creating home theaters. Lakka builds are generated for i386, x86_64 platforms (Intel, NVIDIA or AMD GPU), Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, Banana Pi, Hummingboard, Cubox-i, Odroid C1/C1+/XU3/XU4, etc. For […]

Rostec began supplying servers and the updated Angara interconnect for domestic supercomputers

The Rostec State Corporation announced the start of deliveries of new generation equipment for the creation of domestic supercomputers. We are talking about high-performance servers, 24-port switches and Angara interconnect adapters. The Rostec report states that the equipment has become more compact compared to previous modifications. Angara adapters ensure the integration of servers into a single computing cluster for carrying out calculations with high-intensity exchange of information […]

Yandex will present AI search on April 16

It recently became known that Yandex will soon present an extremely significant update to its search engine. Now it has become known when to expect this major announcement - the company published a teaser on its VKontakte page, pointing to next Tuesday. Earlier this week, Kommersant published an interview with the head of the Yandex search business, Dmitry Masyuk. Among other things, he announced […]

Astronomers have discovered conditions suitable for life on Earth - this will help in the search for Earth-like exoplanets

Some time ago, The Astrophysical Journal published an article that justifies the methodology for searching for habitable Earth-like exoplanets. The developers of the LIFE (Large Interferometer For Exoplanets) project, using the example of the Earth's spectral signatures in the near-infrared range, proved that they could determine the suitability of our planet for life from a distance of 30 light years. Source […]

Chrome OS Release 123

A release of the Chrome OS 123 operating system is available, based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage assembly tools, open components and the Chrome 123 web browser. The Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are used, however, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. Screen output is carried out [...]

A water cannon with AI has been created in China - it will help in resolving territorial disputes with neighbors

In territorial disputes with its neighbors, China actively uses water cannons on coast guard ships. This is a highly effective non-lethal weapon that paralyzes the actions of the enemy team. The use of water cannons saves from the escalation of conflicts, but their accuracy leaves much to be desired. Arming water cannons with artificial intelligence has made it possible to significantly improve aiming accuracy and avoid unnecessary casualties. Image source: Reuters/SCMP Source: 3dnews.ru

Elon Musk said that Starship will grow to 150 meters

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk told company employees on April 4 that the Starship rocket would eventually reach a height of 150 meters—20 percent higher than the current Starship design and Super Heavy first stage. Image source: spacex.comSource: 3dnews.ru

Physicists have substantiated the existence of dark matter of increased density

Space Observatory named after. James Webb helped make another interesting discovery, or rather an assumption. Observing the galaxy JWST-ER1g at a distance of about 3,7 billion years after the Big Bang, it was discovered that it may contain much denser dark matter than usual. Scientists have proven this using modeling and observational data, and this is a rare chance […]

Release of KDE Frameworks 6.1.0. Implementing Explicit Sync for KDE

A month and a half after the release of KDE 6.0, the release of the KDE Frameworks 6.1.0 platform was published, providing a restructured and ported to Qt 6 basic set of libraries and runtime components that underlie KDE. The framework includes 72 libraries, some of which can work as self-contained add-ons to Qt, and some of which form the KDE software stack. The issue is formed in accordance with [...]