It is possible that Samsung will again equip low-cost smartphones with removable batteries, to replace which users will only need to remove the back cover of the device. At least, this possibility is indicated by network sources. Right now, the only Samsung smartphones with removable batteries are the Galaxy Xcover devices. However, such devices are designed for specific tasks and are not distributed on a mass […]
A few days ago, Yandex top managers informed investors about the growth in advertising revenue and the increase in the number of trips made through the Yandex.Taxi service in May compared to April. Despite this, some experts believe that the peak of the crisis in the advertising market has not yet passed. The source reports that in May, the decline in Yandex's advertising revenue began to slow down. If in April […]
A new version of the LSP Plugins effects package has been released, designed for sound processing when mixing and mastering audio recordings. The most significant changes: Implemented a series of new plug-ins - Multiband Gate Plugin Series. Added the ability to filter sidechain using LPF and HPF for the following plugins: compressors, gates, expanders, dynamics processors and triggers. Added Spanish UI localization (change from user Ignotus […]
I will talk about the approach to organizing local isolated development environments on my workstation. The approach was developed under the influence of the following factors: different languages need different IDEs and toolchains; Different projects may use different versions of toolchains and libraries. The approach is to develop inside LXD containers running locally on a laptop or […]
Preface Imagine a scenario in which a blockchain platform develops rapidly and the number of users grows rapidly, reaching tens of millions, which leads to a sharp increase in associated costs in a short time. What strategies are needed at this stage to maintain operational efficiency without compromising the pace of development due to complex approval and validation processes? As many businesses will agree, […]
Last week, Microsoft released the WinGet package manager as part of the announcements at Build 2020. This was seen by many as further evidence of Microsoft's convergence with the Open Source movement. But not Canadian developer Keivan Beigi, author of the free AppGet package manager. He is now struggling to understand what has happened in the past 12 months, during which he […]
Studio Riot Games showed the new character Reyna in Valorant and her abilities on the new map. The developers have published a teaser with a demonstration of the shooter on Twitter. The details of how Reyna's abilities work are not specified. In the video, you can see how, after killing the opponents, there are some spheres for the heroine, which she can collect remotely. What effect they have is unclear. In addition, Reyna […]
It has become known that in recent weeks a significant number of owners of 10,5-inch iPad Pro have noticed that their tablets often spontaneously reboot. Messages about this appeared on various forums and in the official Apple's Support Community some time after the release of iPadOS 13.4.1 and iPadOS 13.5 updates. Based on published by the owners […]
Modder Konqithekonqueror has remade Half-Life: Alyx into a first-person shooter that doesn't require a VR headset. He announced this on YouTube by publishing a video demonstrating gameplay. The modification can be downloaded from Github. Konqithekonqueror used weapon models and animations from Half-Life 2. The plot and levels are completely consistent with Half-Life: Alyx. The developer also noted that the mod needs to be improved […]
During self-isolation, many companies had to urgently test their business processes for compatibility with remote work technology. Some of the companies were satisfied with the results, and even after the end of the pandemic they plan to maintain some remote jobs. These will include VMware, which is ready to leave up to 60% of its employees at home. Even before the crisis generated by the novel coronavirus pandemic, as […]
Studio 343 Industries has published details of testing the PC version of the shooter Halo 3 as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It will take place in the first half of June, and its main purpose is to test the distribution and update of the tests, as well as to collect feedback. As part of the first open testing of Halo 3 on PC, updated customization, the map editor “Forge”, “Theater” […]
MegaFon published quarterly financial results: despite the pandemic, which provoked a sharp decline in income from roaming and retail sales, the operator was able to demonstrate growth in service revenue, OIBDA and net profit. During the period from January to March inclusive, MegaFon received 79,6 billion rubles in income. This is 0,7% less than the result for the first quarter of 2019. Together with […]
