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Developers at Google have introduced a new version of 'smart' glasses called Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Compared to the previous model, the new version features more powerful hardware and an updated software platform. It operates on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1, which is positioned by the developer as the world's first extended reality (XR) platform. This has allowed not only […]
China has found a new application for facial recognition technology. It will now be used for identifying pandas. Giant pandas can be easily recognized visually, but their uniform black-and-white coloring makes them indistinguishable to the human eye. However, not to artificial intelligence. Chinese researchers have developed an AI-based facial recognition application that enables the identification of individual pandas. Visitors to the research […]
Mozilla has officially released an update of the Firefox 67 browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. This version was released a week later than expected and includes numerous performance improvements, as well as new features. It is reported that Mozilla implemented several internal changes, including the 'freezing' of unused tabs, reduced priority for the setTimeout function during web page loading, and so […]
Focus Home Interactive and developers from Saber Interactive announced that their cooperative shooter World War Z, inspired by the eponymous film from Paramount Pictures ('World War Z' featuring Brad Pitt), sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide within a month. On this occasion, a trailer showcasing gameplay snippets has been released.
3CX v16 Pro and Enterprise editions offer full integration with Office 365 applications. This includes: Synchronization of Office 365 users and 3CX extensions (users). Synchronization of Office personal contacts and 3CX personal address book. Synchronization of Office 365 user calendar statuses and 3CX extension statuses. To make outgoing calls from the web interface, […]
The release of the web browser Firefox 67 has been announced, along with the mobile version for the Android platform. Additionally, an update for the long-term support branch 60.7.0 has been formed. Soon, the Firefox 68 branch will enter beta testing, with a release slated for July 9. Key innovations include: Automatic unloading of tabs to free up resources, which activates when memory is low […]
Last month, Microsoft announced the first preview builds of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge for Windows 10. Now, the version for macOS has also become available for download. It is reported that Microsoft Edge for macOS will offer the same new browsing features as the Windows version. The user interface will be optimized for the Mac design. […]
A frame from the movie 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.' The problem with this world is that the educated are full of doubts, while the idiotic are full of confidence. Charles Bukowski. Recently, I conducted another individual programming session. Unlike the usual lessons, the topic was not about the language structure or problem-solving. The student shared his concerns about the future […]
This article has also been translated into English and published on Medium. When summer arrives in Chicago, the shoreline of Lake Michigan transforms into a picturesque scene. Miles of volleyball nets, bike paths, baseball fields, and sandy beaches. Fluffy white clouds in the high sky. The blue of the lake adorned with white streaks of boats of all shapes and sizes, accompanied by colorful lights, cheerful music, and happy […]
Donald Knuth is a computer science scholar who cares so much about the correctness of his books that he offers a hexadecimal dollar ($2.56, 0x$1.00) for any found "mistake," where a mistake is anything that is "technically, historically, typographically, or politically incorrect." I really wanted to receive a check from Knuth, so I decided to look for errors in his outstanding work "The Art of Computer Programming" (TAOCP). I managed to find […]
If you don't understand what DevOps is, here's a brief cheat sheet. DevOps is a set of practices that reduce engineers' fears and decrease the number of failures in software production. Generally, they also shorten the time to market — the period from idea to delivering the final product to customers, allowing for quick business experiments. How to start a DevOps transformation? […]
AMD's CEO Lisa Su stated at the annual shareholders' meeting that advanced packaging solutions, such as the use of 'chiplets', will be one of the foundations of the company's success in the future. Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster highlighted current issues facing the semiconductor industry in the latest episode of The Bring Up series created by AMD's press service. Mark stated, […]