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Unisoc (formerly Spreadtrum) has introduced a new processor for mobile devices: the product is designated Tiger T310. It is known that the chip includes four computing cores in a dynamIQ configuration. This consists of one powerful ARM Cortex-A75 core with a clock frequency of up to 2.0 GHz and three energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores with a clock frequency of up to 1.8 GHz. The configuration of the graphics unit […]
Facebook developers announced a major update for Facebook Messenger, which is said to make the app faster and more convenient. This year, 2019, is expected to usher in significant changes for the program. The company stated that the new version will focus on data privacy. It is also noted that if the social network were created today, it would begin with a messaging system. […]
Ahead of the famous London Marathon, held annually since 1981, the publication Which? has released a list of fitness trackers that are least accurate in measuring distance. The most inaccurate device was the Garmin Vivosmart 4, which had an error margin of 41.5%. The Garmin Vivosmart 4 was found to significantly underestimate the runner's distance. While the runner actually covered 37 miles, the device reported […]
Silently and unnoticed by the gaming community, the billionth account was registered on Steam. The Steam ID Finder shows that the account was created on April 28, receiving a Steam ID filled with zeros, all without any fanfare or fireworks. Valve did not respond to this event, possibly because this number does not hold as much significance for the company as the number of daily […]
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Alphabet, the parent company of internet giant Google, has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. According to the report documentation, its revenue for the specified period amounted to $36.3 billion, an increase of 17% compared to last year's first quarter. However, the revenue growth rate has noticeably slowed down, as the increase in 2018 compared to 2017 was […]
A group of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology continues to work successfully in a very interesting field. Nine years ago, MIT staff published a report in the journal Nature Communications, detailing the development of an intriguing technology for straightening polyethylene molecules. In its normal state, polyethylene, like other polymers, resembles a mash of numerous clumps of stuck-together spaghetti. This makes the polymer excellent […]
Last week, Nintendo released a new firmware update for its portable console, the Switch. However, for some reason, the new version 8.0.0 description does not mention the new "Boost Mode," which significantly speeds up the console's processor, resulting in faster game load times. As is known, the Nintendo Switch is based on the NVIDIA Tegra X1 system-on-chip, which includes […]
Cisco Systems announced on Monday the launch of hardware supporting the next-generation Wi-Fi standards. Specifically, the company unveiled new access points and switches for enterprises with Wi-Fi 6 support, a new standard that is expected to be deployed by 2022. Phones, laptops, and other devices that support Wi-Fi 6 will be able to connect to the access points […]
On April 30, 2019, right on schedule, the new release Fedora 30 was launched. Key new features of GNOME 3.32 include: Updated theme, including application icons, controls, and a new color palette. Removal of the "applications menu" with functionality being transferred to the application window. Increased speed of interface animations. The reintroduction of the ability to place icons on the desktop, using a third-party extension […]
Until May 3, Mozilla is conducting a survey aimed at improving the understanding of the needs of the communities and projects with which Mozilla collaborates or supports. The survey will seek to clarify the areas of interest and the specifics of the current activities of project participants (contributors), as well as establish a feedback channel. The results of the survey will help shape the future strategy for enhancing collaborative development processes at Mozilla and […]
Tele2 has become the first Russian mobile operator to implement eSIM technology on its network: the system has been launched for pilot commercial operation and is available to regular subscribers. The eSIM technology, or embedded SIM, involves a special identification chip in the device that allows connection to the mobile operator without the need for a physical SIM card. It is reported that Tele2 is implementing eSIM in two […]