Month: April 2021
Esri brings its flagship ArcGIS platform to Kubernetes
Esri, the geographic information system (GIS), mapping and spatial analytics company, is hosting its (virtual) developer summit today. Unsurprisingly, it is making a couple of major announcements at the event that range from a new design system and improved JavaScript APIs to support for running ArcGIS Enterprise in containers on…
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YouTube claims it’s getting better at enforcing its own moderation rules
YouTube wants the world to know that it’s doing a better job than ever of enforcing its own moderation rules. The company says that a shrinking number of people see problematic videos on its site — such as videos that contain graphic violence, scams, or hate speech — before they’re…
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Android 11 is coming to Chromebooks – but which ones? Chromebook
An online code repository has hinted at the Chromebook models set to receive OS upgrades to Android 11 – and don’t worry, Chromebook-owners, there’s quite a few on the list. While all Chromebooks are primarily powered by Chrome OS and frequently updated by Google, they also run Android in the…
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GTA 5 is coming to your smartphone GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 5 is returning to Xbox Game Pass this April, having previously been made available between January and May 2020. This time, though, it’s brought a friend in the form of cloud support, allowing players to experience the game on their Android phone or tablet of choice, provided…
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Microsoft’s next Xbox Series X event isn’t likely to be what you think it is Where to buy Xbox Series X stock pre-orders
Microsoft may be planning an Xbox “What’s Next for Gaming” event at some point in the weeks ahead. According to a report from ZDNet, a gamer-focussed showcase is coming sometime soon, alongside other corporate “What’s Next” events. This doesn’t mean you should expect big reveals however, especially not for information…
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Microsoft is now submerging servers into liquid baths
Microsoft is starting to submerge its servers in liquid to improve their performance and energy efficiency. A rack of servers is now being used for production loads in what looks like a liquid bath. This immersion process has existed in the industry for a few years now, but Microsoft claims…
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