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After 11 months of development, the release of the tool for multi-threaded video file transcoding from one format to another — HandBrake 1.7.0 — has been published. The program is available both in a command-line version and as a GUI interface. The project code is written in C (for Windows, the GUI is implemented in .NET) and is distributed under the GPL license. Binary builds have been prepared for […]
The Blender Foundation has released version 4.0 of the free 3D modeling package Blender, suitable for various tasks related to 3D modeling, 3D graphics, game development, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, sculpting, animation creation, and video editing. The code is distributed under the GPL license. Binaries are available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The Blender 3.3 and 3.6 branches continue to be supported […]
The release of Chrome OS 119, based on the Linux kernel, upstart system manager, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and Chrome 119 web browser, is now available. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are used; however, Chrome OS features a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The source code is distributed under […]
Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced a significant update to Microsoft Teams by integrating it with Microsoft Mesh — a mixed reality (XR) platform. This innovative solution promises to be a breakthrough in corporate communications, transitioning meetings into a 3D format and making them accessible even without VR headsets. Image source: Microsoft Source: 3dnews.ru
An unofficial version of the Vivaldi browser has become available on Flathub, prepared by one of the company’s employees. The unofficial status of the package is dictated by various factors, one of which is uncertainty about the safety of the Chromium sandbox when running in a Flatpak environment. If no significant security issues arise in the future, the browser will be elevated to official status. The appearance of Vivaldi Flatpak […]
The release of a new stable branch of the network analyzer Wireshark 4.2 has been published. Recall that the project was initially developed under the name Ethereal, but in 2006, due to a conflict with the owner of the Ethereal trademark, the developers were forced to rename the project to Wireshark. Wireshark 4.2 is the first release formed under the auspices of the non-profit Wireshark Foundation, which will now oversee the project’s development. The project code […]
An unofficial version of the Vivaldi browser in flatpak format has been published on Flathub, prepared by one of the company’s employees. The unofficial status of the package is explained by various factors, particularly that there isn't complete certainty that the Chromium sandbox will be sufficiently safe when running in a Flatpak environment. If no significant issues arise in the future, the package will be promoted to official status. […]
Three years ago, HUAWEI erased the boundary between smartwatches and fitness bands by releasing the HUAWEI WATCH FIT. And although a second, larger version — WATCH FIT 2 — has been released since then, the original gadget has not yet become outdated. Today, we are talking about the original WATCH FIT, which has received a significant software upgrade — and the suffix […]
Starting with version 121, the Mozilla Firefox web browser will utilize native support for the new windowing system when launched in a Wayland session. Previously, the browser relied on the XWayland compatibility layer, and native Wayland support was considered experimental and hidden behind the MOZ_ENABLE_WAYLAND flag. You can track the status here: https://phabricator.services.mozilla.com/D189367. The release of Firefox 121 is scheduled for December 19. Source: linux.org.ru
Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Information Security (CISPA) have published a new attack method called CacheWarp, which allows compromising the AMD SEV (Secure Encrypted Virtualization) protection mechanism used in virtualization systems to safeguard virtual machines from interference by the hypervisor or the host system administrator. The proposed method enables an attacker with hypervisor access to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges within the virtual machine, […]
On November 14, Blender 4.0 was released. The transition to the new version will be smooth, as there are no significant changes to the interface. Therefore, most tutorials, courses, and guides will remain relevant for the new version. Key changes include: 🔻 Snap Base. You can now easily set a base point when moving an object using the B key. This allows for quick and accurate snapping […]
Microsoft has announced the release of the open platform .NET 8, created by unifying the .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Mono products. With .NET 8, developers can create cross-platform applications for browsers, cloud systems, desktops, IoT devices, and mobile platforms, using unified libraries and a common build process that is independent of the application type. The .NET SDK 8 and .NET Runtime 8 builds […]