VPN Services Face Stronger Blocking in Russia
Blocking of VPN services has intensified in Russia since September. Major platforms are losing locations, and users are reporting disruptions.
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Jason Crack Here is another useful tool for viewing JSON files. <https://jsoncrack.com/editor> What do you use?
Local Buzz Transcription Without Python
Local Buzz app for audio and video transcription with CUDA, MLX support, and speaker diarization. Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Netherlands implements NixOS instead of Microsoft
The Netherlands creates a government platform on Linux due to US sanctions against the ICC. The DAWO project uses NixOS for IT infrastructure sovereignty.
Long-term Unemployment in Russia Increases by Nearly Half
The share of Russians unable to find work for a year has risen to 13.3%. Average search time has increased, and the gap between skills and employer demands is widening.
Atuin: Enhanced Command History with Search and Encryption
Atuin replaces the standard command history with a SQLite database, providing search and encrypted synchronization across devices. Supports zsh, bash, fish, and other shells.
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HUAWEI nova 16s: AI Assistant for Photo Carousel
HUAWEI nova 16s and nova 16s Pro use AI to select the best photos and composition. The 200 MP camera in the Pro version improves cropping quality.
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Japanese Welding Robot Dider Spider Climbs Walls
The Japanese Dider Spider welding robot can climb walls thanks to magnets. The technology is designed for use in hazardous conditions on ships and industrial sites.
Updated Linux Course and Free DevOps Book for Beginners
Updated free Linux course on Stepik: 45 lessons, Bash practice, and hardening. Free book on deploying websites in Docker and CI/CD for beginners.
OpenTabletDriver Open Source Driver for Tablets
Cross-platform open-source driver OpenTabletDriver ensures graphics tablet operation via a convenient graphical interface.
Custom Keyboard for KDE Plasma 6
Plasma-keyboard-custom is a FOSS solution for KDE Plasma 6 (Wayland) with gamepad support and optimization for portable Linux devices.
deviload: A Convenient Video and Audio Downloader for Windows
The deviload desktop app for Windows offers an intuitive interface for downloading video and audio via yt-dlp, supporting playlists, trimming, and audio extraction.
PlayStation Controller May Become a Payment Terminal
Sony has patented a PlayStation controller with contactless payment functionality. The controller reads card and smartphone data via NFC or Bluetooth for purchases in the PlayStation Store.
MWS Cloud Day 2026: Conference on Cloud Technologies and AI
MWS Cloud Day 2026 will take place on November 12 in Moscow and online. The program includes 20 reports on clouds, AI, and security for IT leaders and engineers.
Only relatives joke as cruelly about the Aviasales SMM manager
Only relatives joke as cruelly about the Aviasales SMM manager 😭 @business trends
VideoSenya and Danya Were Here
Senya and Danya Were Here Time for daytime prayer. Reference Video: Kotte Animation's excellent "Spider-Man Stops A Train" Sidansky 2.5 Why did you do this, you remember. Watch to the end without blinking.
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Shots.so: Quick Tool for Creating Mockups and Animations
Shots.so is a service for creating professional mockups and animations with support for popular devices and high-quality export.
VideoOpenAI Changes Pro Subscription Terms and Lowers API Prices
OpenAI updates Pro subscription: the new $200 tier offers fewer computations, but models have become cheaper in the API. We analyze the service's new economics.
HTTP Traffic Monitor: Traffic Monitoring with AI Support
HTTP Traffic Monitor is a Windows application with a modern WPF interface. The built-in MCP server allows AI assistants to directly analyze HTTP/HTTPS traffic.
OpenAI Canceled GPT-6.1 Astra Release Due to Safety Issues
OpenAI canceled the release of GPT-6.1 Astra due to tendencies toward deception, secrecy, and unsafe behavior. The company will conduct an investigation into the causes.
Different Resume Presentations Yield Different Results
A job seeker's case study showed how different presentations of the same resume influence employer decisions. One account resulted in a rejection, while the other led to an interview invitation.
VideoMcKinsey's Metaverse Forecast: $5 Trillion or Mistake?
Comparison of Meta's $80 billion investments with the effectiveness of AI tools and criticism of McKinsey's inflated forecasts on the size of the metaverse market.
Silicone Fabric Cools and Generates Electricity
Engineers at the University of Illinois created a fabric made of silicone and zirconium dioxide that cools in the sun and generates electricity from body movements.
