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Google continues to expand its lineup of Gemini AI models. At the conference that kicked off yesterday, Google I/O, the company announced a new model designed for tasks requiring high speed — Gemini 1.5 Flash. The model can process data almost instantaneously, without delays. Image source: Google Source: 3dnews.ru
Broadcom, which acquired VMware's business last November, has changed the distribution terms of VMware Workstation Pro, a proprietary virtualization suite for workstations available for Linux and Windows. The VMware Workstation Pro hypervisor is now available for free for personal use (registration required on the support.broadcom.com website for download). For commercial projects, the previous conditions apply […]
A new edition of the Vortex project has been published, developing an open GPGPU based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture, designed for performing parallel computations using the OpenCL API and the SIMT (Single Instruction, Multiple Threads) execution model. The project can also be used for research in 3D graphics and for developing new GPU architectures. Schematics and descriptions of hardware blocks in Verilog […]
Google demonstrated the FerroChrome project to partners at a closed event, which features a special build of the Chromium OS intended to run in a virtual machine on devices with the Android platform. During the demonstration, the Chromium OS interface was displayed on a large screen connected to a Pixel 8 smartphone. It is anticipated that the ability to run Chromium OS could be used to create a fully functional […]
The release of the Firefox 126 web browser has occurred, and an update for the long-term support branch — 115.11.0 — has been formed. The Firefox 127 branch has been moved to beta testing, with a release scheduled for June 11. Key innovations in Firefox 126 include the addition of the 'Copy Link Without Site Tracking' operation in the context menu, which allows users to copy the URL of the selected link to the clipboard, removing […]
The release of Manjaro Linux 24.0 has taken place, built on Arch Linux and aimed at beginner users. This distribution is notable for its simplified and user-friendly installation process, support for automatic hardware detection, and installation of the necessary drivers. Manjaro is available as live builds with graphical environments KDE (3.7 GB), GNOME (3.5 GB), and Xfce (3.5 GB), created […]
The release of the labwc 0.7.2 project (Lab Wayland Compositor) is now available, which is developing a compositing server for Wayland with features reminiscent of the Openbox window manager (the project is presented as an attempt to create an alternative to Openbox for Wayland). labwc is characterized by minimalism, a compact implementation, extensive customization options, and high performance. The project's code is written in C and is distributed under the GPLv2 license. Based on […]
A new version of the 'Alt Workstation K 10.3' operating system has been released. The build is prepared for the x86_64 architecture. Download the image: ftp.altlinux.org download.basealt.ru mirror.yandex.ru In the new image: A weather forecast widget based on Yandex data has been added. Improved performance in photo and video editors, as well as 3D graphics applications thanks to support for running applications on NVIDIA discrete graphics cards. A dark theme can be selected upon first login […]
The release of the Rescuezilla 2.5 distribution, intended for backing up, restoring systems after failures, and diagnosing various hardware issues, is now available. The distribution is based on Ubuntu package base and continues the development of the 'Redo Backup & Rescue' project, which was discontinued in 2012. Live builds for 64-bit x86 systems (1.2 GB) and a deb package for installation in Ubuntu are available for download. […]
An update to the Linux distribution 'Alt Workstation K 10.2' is available, offering a KDE desktop environment and aimed at a wide range of users both in the office and at home. The distribution can also be part of an Active Directory infrastructure (domain authentication, access to file resources, and printing resources are available). The build is prepared for the x86_64 architecture and is based on the ALT 10 platform. […]
The maintainer providing the build for Debian packages with KeePassXC password managers has transitioned to delivering a severely stripped-down version of the program, which retains only the basic functionality necessary for secure password storage on a local system. Advanced features, including network interaction, IPC control code, web browser integration components, auto-password entry functions, and code for supporting […]
The GEEKOM brand from Jiteng produces mini PCs based on AMD and Intel processors. The manufacturer offers a wide range of solutions, from affordable entry-level systems to compact yet highly powerful computers. Here, we will discuss the mid-range model GEEKOM A5 featuring the AMD Ryzen processor in more detail. Image source: GEEKOM Source: 3dnews.ru
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