Category: Blog

Rugged G-Technology ArmorATD hard drive holds up to 4TB of data

Western Digital has introduced portable hard drives from the ArmorATD family under the G-Technology brand, housed in a rugged case. The family includes three models - with a capacity of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB. The dimensions of the first two versions are 130 × 87 × 21 mm, the third - 132 × 88 × 30 mm. The drives are designed for users who often work in open spaces, production […]

PlayStation Network finally allows you to change your account ID

What if you didn’t think very carefully when creating your account, but you don’t want to create a new one for a different ID? Sony has finally come up with a solution - now (or rather, starting tomorrow) on the PlayStation Network you can simply change your online ID. And it’s free - at least the first time. To start a new life under a new “sign” on PSN, […]

Who is responsible for quality?

Hello, Habr! We have a new important topic - high-quality development of IT products. At HighLoad++ we often talk about how to make busy services fast, and at Frontend Conf we talk about a cool user interface that doesn’t slow down. We regularly have topics about testing, and DevOpsConf about combining different processes, including testing. But about what can be called quality in general, and how to work on it comprehensively - no. We'll fix this at QualityConf - we'll develop [...]

Cooler Master ML120L and MA410P coolers released in TUF Gaming version

Cooler Master has introduced the MasterAir MA410P TUF Gaming Edition and MasterLiquid ML120L RGB TUF Gaming Edition processor coolers for gaming desktops. The solutions are made in the style of TUF Gaming. They have appropriate symbolism and bright yellow accents. In addition, camouflage-style design elements are provided. MasterAir MA410P TUF Gaming Edition is an air-based solution. […]

Logitech Zone Wireless Headset for Open Office Spaces Blocks Out Ambient Noise

Logitech has announced a series of Zone Wireless headsets designed for use in open office spaces that tend to have high levels of ambient noise. The new Zone Wireless and Zone Wireless Plus models feature active noise cancellation, a built-in microphone and support for Qi wireless charging. The battery capacity of devices is enough for 15 hours of battery life (14 hours […]

Gartner: personal computer sales will continue to decline

Gartner has published a forecast for the global market of computer devices and cellular devices for the coming years: analysts predict a drop in demand. Traditional desktop and laptop computers, ultrabooks of various categories, as well as cellular devices such as regular phones and smartphones are taken into consideration. It is reported that in 2018 the market size of computer devices was about 409,3 million pieces. In the segment […]

Not Anthem with dragons, but with game-service elements: Kotaku on what's happening with Dragon Age 4

Last week, one of the most trusted insiders in the gaming industry, Kotaku editor Jason Schreirer, published an article about Anthem's development problems. The rather sharp reaction of BioWare, which called such articles “harmful to the industry,” did not prevent the journalist from presenting an equally bleak report on the production of Dragon Age 4 a week later. According to him, the new part of the series is similar to the ambiguous multiplayer […]

Nubia Pods fully wireless earbuds are priced at $120

The Nubia brand, owned by ZTE, will begin sales of completely wireless headphones Nubia Pods on April 10, which will compete with Apple AirPods. The kit includes modules for the left and right ear, as well as a special charging case. Each earphone weighs only 6,2 grams. Data exchange with a mobile device is carried out via Bluetooth 5 wireless communication. Support […]

Games in a new format: Sharp creates a flexible smartphone for gamers

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declassified Sharp's patent documentation for a new smartphone equipped with a flexible display. As you can see in the renderings created by the LetsGoDigital resource based on the published information, the device will bend in the central part - similar to traditional clamshells. In this case, the halves of the display will be inside the case. It is reported that the device is designed with […]

End of an era: Windows XP finally gone down in history

Extended support for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, the latest supported version of the XP family, ended on April 9, 2019. Thus, Windows NT 5.1 products are finally gone after more than 17,5 years on the market. The era of this operating system is over. Thus, Windows XP has become the most "long-playing" version of Windows on the market. Her record may […]