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OnePlus introduced the OnePlus Watch 2 eSIM smartwatch at an event in China, alongside the Pad Pro tablet and the Ace 3 Pro smartphone. The specifications of the new smartwatch closely match those of the OnePlus Watch 2, released earlier this year, though there are some differences. Like its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 2 eSIM features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display […]
A new significant version of Linguist Translate has been released, a browser extension for full-featured translation from one language to another. The extension is privacy-focused and besides translation capabilities, includes a dictionary with bookmarks. It supports both organization of translation on the local system using engines like Bergamot, LibreTranslator, TartuNLP, and LingvaTranslator, and connecting external services such as Google Translate, Yandex Translate, […]
After seven months of development, a new stable branch of the multimedia server PipeWire 1.2.0 has been formed. It replaces the PulseAudio sound server and is distinguished by the addition of tools for working with video streams, the ability to process audio with minimal latency, and a new security model for managing access at the level of individual devices and streams. The project is supported in GNOME and is enabled by default […]
When Micron announced plans in 2022 to build two new factories in the U.S., their launch was anticipated ‘by the end of the decade.’ This week, the company specified more precise timelines for their operation: the factory in Idaho is expected to begin production in the 2027 fiscal year, while the New York factory is scheduled to start in the 2028 fiscal year. Image source: Micron Source: […]
Researchers from the University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) have prepared a ranking of the openness of 40 large language models and 7 image generation models based on textual descriptions, which are claimed by manufacturers to be open. As the criteria for the openness of machine learning models are still being formulated, there is currently a situation where models with licensing restrictions on usage are being presented as open (for example, many […]
A corrective release of the TileOS 1.1 'T-Rex' distribution is now available. Built on a Debian package base, it offers a desktop environment utilizing tiling window managers. TileOS shares the same goals as the Ubuntu Sway Remix distribution (developed by the same author) by providing a ready-to-use interface that requires no additional setup, aimed at both experienced Linux users and newcomers, […]
Corrective updates for the collaborative development platform - GitLab 17.1.1, 17.0.3, 16.11.5, 16.10.8, 16.9.9, 16.8.8, 16.7.8, and 16.6.8 have been released, addressing 14 vulnerabilities. One of the issues (CVE-2024-5655) that appears starting from GitLab version 15.8 has been assigned a critical severity level. This vulnerability allows for the execution of continuous integration pipeline jobs under any user. Performing one’s own job […]
The release of Chrome OS 126, based on the Linux kernel, upstart system manager, ebuild/portage build system, open components, and Chrome browser 126 has been announced. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are utilized; however, Chrome OS includes a complete multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. Display output is carried out […]
The release of the Ubuntu Sway Remix 24.04 LTS distribution is now available, featuring a pre-configured and ready-to-use desktop based on the Sway tiling window manager. This distribution is an unofficial edition of Ubuntu 24.04, crafted with both experienced GNU/Linux users and novices in mind, who wish to try a tiling window manager environment without the hassle of extensive setup. Downloads are prepared for […]
An updated release of Firefox 127.0.2 is now available, addressing video playback stuttering issues on YouTube when skipping positions in the stream. The problem was caused by incorrect stream formatting in VP9 on YouTube's side and manifests, among other issues, for VP9 videos with quality above 1080p. The YouTube stream does not ensure consistent ordering of timestamps for incoming video segments, which […]
Over 110,000 sites using the open-source JavaScript library Polyfill for compatibility with older browser versions became victims of malicious changes made to the library's code by the new owner of the project. Malicious code was embedded into the library, which is loaded on sites via the domain cdn.polyfill.io, redirecting users to fraudulent websites (such as googie-anaiytics.com), betting companies, and online casinos. The Polyfill project was sold in February […]
New implementations of a sidebar and vertical tab placement have been added to Firefox Nightly builds, from which release Firefox 129 will be formed on August 6, allowing additional screen space to be dedicated to viewing site content on widescreen displays (since April, vertical tabs have been tested in separate larch builds, and are now available in standard Nightly builds). To enable […]