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The Python library for scientific computing NumPy 1.17 was released, focused on working with multidimensional arrays and matrices, and also providing a large collection of functions with the implementation of various algorithms related to the use of matrices. NumPy is one of the most popular libraries used for scientific calculations. The project code is written in Python using optimizations in C and is distributed [β¦]
In the new version: The panel can be painted in the color of the active window. When transparency is turned on, the contrast with the background is enhanced. New styles of open window indicators: DaskToPanel, Unity. Styles can be obtained from store.kde.org. Panels in different Rooms can work not only separately, but also synchronized. A complete redesign of the panel settings, the window adjusts to the screen resolution. The appearance of badges (indicators [...]
7 years after the last major release, the GNU Stow 2.3.0 package management system is released, using symbolic links to separate package contents and associated data into separate directories. The Stow code is written in Perl and, starting with the current release, is licensed under the GPLv3 license (previously GPLv2). Stow uses simple and [β¦]
The latest exclusive to the Nintendo Switch console, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, took first place in sales last week in British retail, leaving the debuting cooperative shooter Wolfenstein: Youngblood in second place. Physical sales of Fire Emblem were more than double those of the new Wolfenstein, which was released not only on Switch, but also on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. [β¦]
Security researchers from Armis have disclosed 11 vulnerabilities (PDF) in the IPnet TCP/IP stack used in the VxWorks operating system. The problems have been codenamed "URGENT/11". Vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely by sending specially designed network packets, including for some problems it is possible to carry out an attack when accessed through firewalls and NAT (for example, if the attacker [β¦]
During the June E3 2019 exhibition, developers from the Polish studio Bloober Team, known for the Layers of Fear and Observer duology, presented the horror film Blair Witch. The project was created in the βBlair Witch Projectβ universe, which began with the 1999 low-budget horror film that was sensational in its time. Recently, Game Informer published a lengthy gameplay video, and [β¦]
Valve's open source shader compiler, ACO, has added support for vertex shaders and made changes to achieve noticeable performance improvements. Shader compilation time graph: In some games, such as Nier: Automata, this compiler allows you to get about 12% higher FPS than on Windows. On GNU/Linux, the game runs via Proton. Testing was done on the previous version [...]
The All-Russian Center for Public Opinion Research (VTsIOM) published the results of a study on the implementation of electronic passports in our country. As we recently reported, a pilot project to issue the first electronic passports will start in July 2020 in Moscow, and the full transition of Russians to the new type of identity cards is planned to be completed by 2024. We are talking about issuing citizens a card with [...]
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has finalized a draft law that should oblige manufacturers of smartphones, tablets and computers to pre-install Russian software on them. The new version says that now it depends on the feasibility and demand of the programs among users. That is, users can choose for themselves what will be preinstalled on the purchased smartphone or tablet. It is assumed that [...]
Before the advent of Google Assistant, the Android mobile platform had a Voice Search feature that was tightly integrated with the main search engine. In recent years, all innovation has been centered around the virtual assistant, so the Google development team decided to completely replace the Voice Search feature on Android. Until recently, you could interact with Voice Search through the Google application, a special widget [β¦]
The RBC publication, citing its sources, reports that the National Payment Card System (NSCP) is preparing to transfer processing processes that are carried out using contactless payment services Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay to the territory of Russia. The technical aspects of the problem are currently being discussed. As noted, this initiative arose in 2014. First, the usual [β¦]
Publisher 505 Games and studio Remedy have released a story trailer for the third-person action adventure Control. Not much is known about the history of the new Remedy project, which is written by Sam Lake. The trailer lifts some veils, but also raises new questions. We are shown the main character Jessie Faden, who after an incident in the secret Federal Bureau of Control becomes his [β¦]
