While DSL and satellite services have great availability, they can hardly compete with the speed and quality that fiber-optic and cable connections offer. The difference between fiber and cable is a bit more nuanced so we’ve pitted the two advanced services against each other to help you navigate your search for the best telco service. The short version: Fiber is faster, more reliable, and more expensive. Cable is slower, but it still supports fast speeds and is more widely available....

The first beta of Xposed framework for Android 8.0 and Android 8.1 Oreo is now available for download. The first beta of Oreo comes within a few months of the release of the OS. In comparison, the first official beta of Xposed framework for Nougat took over a year to arrive due to a number of underlying changes introduced in the OS. Android Oreo is still run on less than 1 percent of all Android devices out there but there are still plenty of Pixel and OnePlus owners who were eagerly waiting for Xposed framework to arrive for the OS....

In Summary The Fitbit Luxe is clearly designed for a more style and fashion-conscious crowd, and with its bracelet-like design, it is likely to be very popular among women. Its slim and sleek design with a variety of bands (including some jewelry ones) can even make it the perfect smartwatch for women. The Fitbit Luxe comes with an array of fitness and wellness tools and will be available this spring, starting from Rs 10,999....

While still reviewing the instrument-based theory, there was a slight allusion at some point that oftentimes from practical reasons the gravity of acts occurring in the international medium is divided into various standards—a sign self-evidently speaking in favour of consequences criteria over the instrument one. A bright example accounting for that inclination one could derive from the Nicaragua case where ICJ established that it is “necessary to distinguish the most grave forms of the use of force (armed attacks) from other less grave forms” (Nicaragua case, 1986, par....

While it would be foolish to accept or write off any of these notions (knowing Apple), the one thing everyone seems relatively sure of is the launch of an affordable iPad with support for Apple Pencil (something which has so been exclusive to the iPad Pro). Tempting? Well, it might be, but we think there is actually something else Apple needs to work on for its (allegedly) new iPad line up to appeal to students....

Also: The best laptops: Does Apple take the Crown? With its Gram refresh timed to coincide with the upcoming CES 2021 virtual exhibit, LG chooses further refinement over any major redesigns. After all, Gram laptops are highly thought of in their market segment, as our own review of the Gram 17 details a few months ago. While ZDNet’s Sandra Vogel praised its design, display, and battery life, she was disappointed in its slightly sluggish performance....

Examples of the changes he spoke of include using video applications instead of placing a call to another country, instant messaging and text messaging in lieu of writing a letter or even the growing ‘Internet of Things’ (IOT) where physical objects linked through IP-based connections are networked together (Weber, 2013) or what Hildebrandt (2011) calls “proactive technology infrastructure” (p. 224) that begins to anticipate our needs as consumers. For all the vast opportunities the Internet provides, it exposes potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited by adversaries....

Individuals who want to or currently work in cybersecurity have numerous options for cybersecurity training programs to help them achieve their career goals. Academic degrees build fundamental understanding and skills for entry-level and advanced roles alike. Certificates and bootcamps can serve as introductory programs or add to existing knowledge. Certificates in cybersecurity Cybersecurity certificates open the door to a career in cybersecurity by introducing students to principles and practices of the field....

Facebook today announced that it is adding support for 360-degree videos in its News Feed on web and Android. As its name suggests, 360-degree video basically allows you to view a video from any angle you want. These videos are shot using a special camera that simultaneously record the 360-degree view of a scene. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1681464425405359 When you come across a 360-degree video in your News Feed while your on PC, you will be able to decide the angle at which you want to see the video from by dragging your mouse around....

And during this year, phishing has grown exponentially due to the pandemic. More people are spending time online than ever before, which means plenty of targets are ripe for the picking. Tap or click here to see where all these scams are coming from. But if you thought phishing was bad, wait until you see what vishing is capable of. And now, the issue has grown to the point where the U....

The newly-released joint cybersecurity advisory warns there’s been a sharp increase in both the number of organizations targeted by the Cuba ransomware group and the ransom amounts being demanded. According to the alert, Cuba ransomware attacks are targeting critical infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, information technology, government services and more. The alert notes that despite the name, the ransomware gang doesn’t have any connection to the country of Cuba. As of August 2022 – the most recent date for which information has been made available – the FBI warns that the ransomware attackers have compromised over 100 victims around the world and have demanded over $145 million in ransom payments, receiving $60 million in extortion demands....

Do note that most of these features will only be available from May 2018 when it starts rolling out to compatible devices. Fitbit OS 2.0 Features: 1. New Notifications: Fitbit App sends out a new type of notifications about the number of steps left to your goal, time to sleep, and, challenges, and achievements. These will also show up on your watch. 2. Send quick replies for Android users These replies can be pre-populated or customizable replies to text messages and messenger apps....

ong with the fitness-focused construction, Motorola is pitching this as the smartwatch for those who want their wearable to free them from their phone. That’s because it incorporates fitness-focused features like G an “any light hybrid display” for better visibility in sunlight. Of course, as with every Android ar watch, the Moto 360 Sport also stores music. You can then head out for a run leave the phone at home or throw it in the glove compartment of the car before going into the gym....

The Chinese hset maker, Xiaomi, has built an empire of 100 million users worldwide on this exact premise. “’re an Internet company,” said Bin n, esident of Xiaomi, at a press event on Thursday. “’re not just interested in making hsets.” ile it’s true that Xiaomi has been particularly successful selling directly to customers rather than through other retailers or carriers, that’s not what n was referring to. He was boasting about the company’s massive user base overseas, which has grown rapidly thanks to savvy social media tactics....

Cortex Network, according to the release on Monday, will afford users new levels of control and privacy for themselves and their content. What’s more, the network will enable new ways to collaborate and define payment models for NFTs and content. “In the Cortex Network, each page (URL), will be a wallet address where a user could receive tokens for their content, or send out tokens as well,” Leonard Kish, co-founder of Cortex App told ZDNet....

This article and the accompanying video are part of ZDNet’s 3D Printing Discovery Series. In addition to testing 3D printers, we also explore maker and smart home technology, stress-test servers, fly drones, and regularly dive deep into advanced geekery for fun and profit. Today, as shown in the video, we’re assembling and testing the Creality Sermoon D1. This is a very nice printer, but there are a few issues in the setup and design that you should be aware of before you scoop one of these up....

Structures not designed to withstand heavy snow and wind have crumbled, and many have been left without electricity. One of the biggest problems facing Texans is bursting water pipes. Tap or click here to track the weather with this powerful, free live map. When that happens, you will be on the lookout for a contractor to repair the damage as soon as possible. Having no electricity is one thing but having to go through the winter days with no water is horrible....

The lack of an IR blaster on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge this year has turned out to be a major bummer for quite a few potential owners of the handset. After including an IR blaster in almost all of its previous flagship devices released over the last 3 years, it was a strange decision from Samsung to omit it from the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge — its most perfect flagship smartphone till date....

If you are living in China and have a local smartphone, then you can’t run Google Apps. Actually, it was not China that bans Google App installation, but it was Google who denies all paid app and game purchases for Chinese users. So, to deal with all such things, we have come up with a universal solution that will let you run Google Apps on every non-supported smartphone. What is Google Installer?...

But do you really need studies and research to tell you what negatively affects employee productivity? As business owners and managers, you know providing a work-life balance is always a challenge. You care about workplace culture and want your employees to look forward to coming to work every day, yet you also need to get stuff done. We’ll take a look at the biggest time-wasters at work, along with ideas and considerations to improve productivity, brought to you by our sponsor, Dell Small Business....