Announced the largest foreign companies still active in Russia during the war
But over time, the situation has changed a little. Some of the companies that have announced their withdrawal from Russia continue to work there, while others have reduced their presence in the Russian market, but have not completely ceased operations, the Ukrainian National Center for Resistance reports.
Companies that still work in Russia
Although many foreign companies ceased operations in Russia after the beginning of the large-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine, according to data collected by the Kyiv School of Economics, more than 1,600 companies are still operating in the Russian market.
According to the Russian “Forbes”, the leading positions in the ranking of the largest foreign companies in Russia were retained by US companies, while the largest foreign companies still operating in Russia look like this”
- „Leroy Merlin“.
- „JT Group“.
- „Philip Morris International“.
- „PepsiCo“.
- „Auchan“.
- “Nestled”.
- “Ali Baba”.
- „Unilever“.
- „Mondelez“.
- „Xiaomi“.
According to “Defense Express”, international companies that have suspended their activities in Russia have a huge influence on the development of Russian aggression in Ukraine. This is because the Russian economy is highly dependent on foreign technology,
NASAs Mars and Moon missions are falling apart. A double defeat against China is increasingly likely
It is not unusual for China to achieve milestones in space exploration that the United States does not yet have to its credit, such as successfully landing on the far side of the Moon or bringing samples from the youngest regions of the satellite to Earth. But what happens if China hits where it hurts?
The two most important exploration missions for NASA right now are to bring to Earth the rock samples that the Perseverance rover is collecting on Mars and return to the Moon after 50 years with the first woman. As the space agency’s budget problems and its partners’ delays put these two missions in jeopardy, China is more likely to achieve both before NASA.
Mars Sample Return
Overshadowed by the fame of its small companion Ingenuity, NASA’s Perseverance rover has done a brilliant job selecting samples of Martian rocks and depositing them in tubes on the surface of Mars so that NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) can bring them back to Earth in the future Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
The news is that NASA has just halted MSR development in an attempt to contain its budget after a pair of expert committees concluded that the mission cannot be completed until 2040 with a budget of between $8 billion and $11 billion.
Unreal Engine 5.4: A Closer Look at New Features and Improvements
Epic Games has officially released Unreal Engine 5.4, bringing new features and improvements for developers and game makers across all industries.
Unreal Engine includes new features and improvements in animation and rendering, media and entertainment, improved developer iteration, fabric simulation, and more.
As for animation features, Unreal Engine’s core animation toolset has been significantly updated for character rigging and animation production. You can quickly and easily edit characters and create animations directly in the engine, no longer having to waste time working in multiple external applications.
Using the recently introduced “Modular Control Rig” feature, you can create animation rigs with easy-to-understand modular parts instead of complex, segmented graphics. The “Automatic Retargeting” feature makes it easier to achieve results when reusing bipedal character animations. To make the ‘Deformer Graph’ easier to use, the ‘Skeleton Editor’ has been expanded and a new set of deformer functions has been added.
In terms of creating animations, it offers a new “Gizmo” feature, a revamped “Anim Detail”, updates and improvements to the “Constraint” system, and a new “Layered Control Rig” feature that greatly simplifies the process of adding animations to clips anima. We’ve focused on making the animation toolset more intuitive and powerful,
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With the SPL Phonitor 3 The analog headphone amplifier and monitor controller is now in its third generation. In contrast to the Phonitor 3 DAC presented in May 2023, this is again purely analog.
The SPL Phonitor 3 combines a headphone amplifier and monitor controller in one device.
By Thorsten Sprengel on April 24, 2024
SPL Phonitor 3: headphone amplifier and monitor controller in one
The SPL Phonitor 3 headphone amplifier and monitorController is equipped with 120V technology. According to the manufacturer, it is ideal as a monitoring center for analog audio signals.
He should go over speaker and headphones the same listening quality as the large SPL Masteringconsoles offer. This supports the analogue Phonitor matrix. It should make it possible to mix and master using headphones in the highest quality.
The spatial perception of the stereo stage should be the same as with loudspeakers.
The connections on the back
3 analog XLR stereo inputs
The SPL Phonitor 3 has three analog XLR stereo inputs for various players and extensive monitoring options.
OpenAI presents ChatGPT Enterprise to large companies
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hosted hundreds of executives from Fortune 500 companies in San Francisco, New York and London this month to present artificial intelligence services for corporate use, in some cases competing with its financial backer Microsoft. said attendees Reuters.
These events illustrate how the company, which is credited with the explosion of generative artificial intelligence with its consumer offering, is seeking new sources of revenue from companies around the world, some of them potentially in the territory of its largest partner.
The three meetings with senior company executives – two in the United States last week and one in London on Monday – had not been previously reported.
Altman spoke directly to more than 100 executives in each city, according to aides who spoke on condition of anonymity.
At each event, Altman and COO Brad Lightcap offered demonstrations of products such as ChatGPT Enterprise, the enterprise version of their famous chatbot that generates text from simple instructions, software for connecting customer applications to their AI services known as API, and its new text-to-video conversion models.
OpenAI has promised that ChatGPT Enterprise customer data will not be used to train its models.
Revolutionizing Gaming: LG Displays Groundbreaking OLED Panels with Switchable Refresh Rate & Resolution Now in Mass Production
Revolutionizing Gaming Displays: LG Display Introduces OLED Panels with Adjustable Refresh Rates and Resolutions
LG Display is making waves in the gaming industry by unveiling its latest innovation – OLED panels that offer users the flexibility to switch between refresh rates and resolutions seamlessly.
According to a recent Press Release by LG Display, the company has successfully developed a 31.5-inch Gaming OLED panel that marks a significant milestone in display technology. This cutting-edge panel allows users to toggle between a high refresh rate (FHD∙480Hz) and a high-resolution mode (UHD∙240Hz) based on their preferences and content requirements.
Traditionally, fixed resolution panels limited the versatility of displays, but LG Display’s Gaming OLED panel breaks this barrier by empowering users to tailor their viewing experience to suit different applications. Whether it’s fast-paced gaming or immersive movie-watching, this panel delivers exceptional performance.
“We will create new customer value with OLED’s differentiated technologies – such as by offering perfect blacks, fast response times, and ultra-high refresh rates – and strengthen our leadership in the high-end gaming display market.” – Won-seok Kang, Vice President and Head of the Large Display Product Planning Division at LG Display
The Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) technology,
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Lyrid star shower in April 2024: when will it be and where can it be seen
2024 has been a great year in terms of astronomical events, and next week promises to be no different. One of the most special events coming up is the Lyrid Star Shower. This phenomenon is known for its brightness and can be seen from the northern hemisphere between April 16 and 25, with its peak activity expected around Monday, April 22 at 4:00 a.m. in Argentina.
The Lyrid Stars are characterized by their brightness, which is due to the composition of the dust left in their wake by the tail of comet ‘Thatcher’. The meteors have their radiant in the constellation Lyra, hence the name Lyrids.
For those looking to catch a glimpse of this celestial event, it is recommended to travel to a location far from urban centers to avoid light pollution and ensure a clear view of the sky. Using optical instruments such as binoculars is not advisable as they can limit the field of vision.
Here is a list of the timing for the Lyrid Star Shower in some countries:
– Argentina: 4:00 hours
– Brazil: 4:00 hours
– Uruguay: 4:00 hours
– Paraguay: 4:00 hours
– Chile: 4:00 hours
– Bolivia: 3:00 hours
– Venezuela: 2:00 hours
– Peru: 2:00 hours
– Ecuador: 2:00 hours
– Colombia: 2:00 hours
– Mexico: 1:00 hours
– Spain: 9:00 hours
Get ready to witness this awe-inspiring celestial event and mark your calendars for the Lyrid Star Shower next week in Argentina.
Nintendo Life: WayForward Directors Game-Changing Perspective
WayForward Director Says Nintendo Changed The Way He Looks At Making Video Games
A director at WayForward, a renowned video game development company, recently shared his perspective on how Nintendo has influenced his approach to creating video games. In a statement, he expressed how the iconic gaming giant has revolutionized his understanding of the industry, leading to a transformative shift in his game development philosophy.
A Paradigm Shift in Game Development
The director, whose name has been omitted due to privacy reasons, highlighted that working with Nintendo has opened his eyes to a new world of possibilities. He emphasized that the company’s unique approach to game design and player experience has had a profound impact on his creative process.
“Nintendo has truly changed the game for me,” the director shared enthusiastically. The collaboration with Nintendo has encouraged him to think outside the box and consider innovative gameplay mechanics, captivating storytelling techniques, and memorable characters that resonate with players on a deeper level.
Moving Beyond the Conventional
According to the director, Nintendo’s emphasis on experimentation and pushing boundaries has inspired him to break away from conventional game development norms. By embracing unconventional ideas and taking risks,
Hail poured down in the center of a mountainous district in Quang Nam
Thunderstorms with hail just poured down in the admini strative center area of Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province.
On the afternoon of April 18, Mr. Trinh Minh Hai – Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province, said that a thunderstorm and hail had just occurred in the district.
Hail appeared in the center of Nam Tra My district. (Photo: MT)
According to Mr. Hai, around 2:30 p.m. on the same day, a hailstorm accompanied by a tornado occurred in the administrative center area of Nam Tra My district in Tra Mai commune.
People feel surprised when accompanied by periods of rain and strong winds is the phenomenon of hail. Hailstones the size of an adult’s fingertip fell on the corrugated iron roof, creating a loud noise. Many people had to close their doors and reinforce their furniture to avoid damage.
It is known that in recent times, hail phenomenon has appeared quite often in Ngoc Linh ginseng area, Nam Tra My district, causing damage to crops and medicinal herbs, especially Ngoc Linh ginseng.
Not long ago, hail destroyed more than 80 hectares of plum trees in Son La.