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SObjectizer-5.6.0: new major version of actor framework for C++

SObjectizer is a relatively small framework for simplifying the development of complex multi-threaded C++ applications. SObjectizer allows the developer to build their programs based on asynchronous messaging using approaches such as Actor Model, Publish-Subscribe and CSP. This is an OpenSource project under the BSD-3-CLAUSE license. A brief impression of SObjectizer can be formed based on this presentation. Version 5.6.0 is […]

The main cause of accidents in data centers is the gasket between the computer and the chair

The topic of major accidents in modern data centers raises questions that were not answered in the first article - we decided to develop it. According to the statistics from the Uptime Institute, the majority of incidents in data centers are related to power failures - they account for 39% of incidents. They are followed by the human factor - this is another 24% of accidents. […]

Windows 10 Update 1903 - Top XNUMX New Features

The latest Windows 10 May 2019 Update (aka 1903 or 19H1) is already available for installation on PCs. After a lengthy testing period, Microsoft has begun rolling out the build via Windows Update. The last update caused big problems, so this time there are not many major innovations. However, there are new features, minor changes and a ton of […]

TSMC will continue to supply Huawei with mobile chips

The US sanctions policy puts Huawei in a difficult position. Against the background of the refusal of a number of American companies from further cooperation with Huawei, the vendor’s position is worsened even more. The advantage of American companies in the field of semiconductor and software technologies does not allow manufacturers around the world to completely abandon supplies from the United States. Huawei has a certain stock of key components that should […]

5G networks significantly complicate weather forecasting

The acting head of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Neil Jacobs, said that interference from 5G smartphones could reduce the accuracy of weather forecasting by 30%. In his opinion, the harmful influence of 5G networks will return meteorology decades ago. He noted that weather forecasts were 30% less […]

Intel is thinking about the design of laptops with two displays

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published Intel's patent application for "Technologies for hinges for dual screen devices." We are talking about laptops that have a second screen in place of the usual keyboard. Intel already demonstrated prototypes of such devices at last year’s Computex 2018 exhibition. For example, a computer codenamed […]

At E3 Coliseum, the head of CD Projekt RED will talk about Cyberpunk 2077 and, possibly, a future game

CD Projekt RED specifically noted the importance of the upcoming E3 exhibition in its latest financial report. Now it has become known that the event will be attended by studio head Marcin Iwinski. As stated on the official E3 Twitter account, he will talk about the past, present and future of his team. The head of CD Projekt RED will take the stage at E3 Coliseum, […]

Linux Install Fest Side View

A few days ago, Nizhny Novgorod hosted a classic event of the "limited Internet" era - Linux Install Fest 05.19. This format has been supported for a long time (~2005) by NNLUG (Linux Regional Users Group). Today it is no longer customary to copy “from screw to screw” and distribute blanks with fresh distributions. The Internet is available to everyone and shines literally from every kettle. IN […]

The Yandex.Auto media system will appear in LADA, Renault and Nissan cars

Yandex has become the official supplier of software for multimedia car systems of Renault, Nissan and AVTOVAZ. We are talking about the Yandex.Auto platform. It provides access to various services - from a navigation system and browser to music streaming and weather forecast. The platform involves the use of a single, well-thought-out interface and voice control tools. Thanks to Yandex.Auto, drivers can interact with intelligent […]

SiSoftware reveals low-power 10nm Tiger Lake processor

The SiSoftware benchmark database regularly becomes a source of information about certain processors that have not yet been officially presented. This time, there was a recording of testing of Intel's new Tiger Lake generation chip, for the production of which the long-suffering 10nm process technology is used. To begin with, let us recall that Intel announced the release of Tiger Lake processors at a recent meeting with […]

LG has a flexible display ready for laptop computers

LG Display, according to online sources, is ready for the commercial production of flexible displays for next-generation laptop computers. As noted, we are talking about a panel measuring 13,3 inches diagonally. It can be folded inward, which allows you to create transformable tablets or laptops with an unusual design. LG's flexible 13,3-inch display uses organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. It is this panel that […]

Quarterly sales of Xiaomi smartphones amounted to almost 28 million units

The Chinese company Xiaomi has revealed official data on global smartphone sales in the first quarter of this year. It is reported that in the period from January to March inclusive, Xiaomi sold 27,9 million “smart” cellular devices. This is slightly less than last year's result, when shipments amounted to 28,4 million units. Thus, the demand for Xiaomi smartphones decreased by about 1,7-1,8% year-on-year. […]