Right now, if you’re in the market for a new VPS hosting or even just a website hosting service, Scalahosting dropped the price by 10% – but only if you use a special discount code. The code is good for some time, and you can use it on other Scalahosting deals as a stacking tool, so whether you’re just using one code or want to add the extra 10% off, you can....
Nokia 6 already crossed 1 million registrations in very less time. The first flash sale of Nokia 6 that was held on January 19 was declared sold out within one minute by JD.com. It is available in China for 1,699 Chinese Yuan (approx $245) So, now it’s time for the second flash sale which was held on January 26. You will be amazed to know that the second flash sale of Nokia 6 didn’t last long either, as the stocks depleted in a matter of minutes....
Android One has not really taken off for Google, but that does not mean that the company has given up on it. Partnering with Sharp, Google has expanded its Android One lineup to Japan with the launch of the Sharp 507SH. The handset will be available through Japanese carrier Y! Mobile. Compared to other Android One handsets, the Sharp 507SH features some impressive hardware features, including an IPX5 water-resistant and dust proof design....
Sony today unveiled its latest ad campaign for the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact under the title ‘Don’t settle for good. Demand great.’ While the adverts will be slowly making their way to televisions across the globe, Sony has already uploaded them on YouTube so that you can feast your eyes on “its all-round brilliance.” Sony shows off multiple features of the Z3 and the Z3 Compact in the bunch of videos and specifically boasts about the waterproofing and low-light picture quality of the handsets....
It’s no surprise as to why Google Chrome is the leading web browser. It’s user-friendly and it’s fast. The speed is unprecedented when loading web pages. Unfortunately, if you enjoy having multiple tabs open, you may find Google Chrome lacking in the speed department. Like Apple, Google has continuously made updates to its software to ensure that its users continue to have the best web browsing experience. Also like Apple, if you use an older device, especially older PCs, you may find yourself frustrated and impatient while browsing the internet while having numerous tabs open....
Raspberry Pi chief Eben Upton has delivered some good news (and bad news) ahead of the holiday season for fans of the single-board computer who have struggled to buy its products for almost two years. They have also faced the firm’s first ever price hike last year, when the Raspberry Pi 4 rose $10 to $45, and seen price gouging from online sellers exploiting supply shortages. “For the first time in a couple of years of semiconductor supply chain hell, we’ve got some good news for you,” Upton said on Monday in a blogpost....
Because Android functions on a variety of devices, Android VPN implementations are particularly interesting. If you want to run a top VPN on your Chromebook, your best bet is to install an Android VPN client to do the heavy lifting. ZDNET experts discuss that in-depth in our Guide to the Best VPN for Chrome and Chromebooks 2022. But because Android OS has a more open environment, many versions aren’t regularly updated....
Aside from home security, a driveway alarm can be the best way to know when trick-or-treaters are coming to your door this Halloween, giving you extra seconds to scramble off the couch to grab the candy bowl. Whether you prefer audible driveway alarms that beep or play a melody when movement or heat are detected or a smart alarm that will send you push notifications, ZDNET has gathered the best options available, no matter what your setup is....
Deter Creating preventative measures will discourage hackers and protect your network. Use these techniques to deter your attacker from causing serious damage. For starters, don’t have public-facing systems return automated error messages that are so detailed they give the attacker information he can use against you. For example, when a user specifies an incorrect password, do not say “Incorrect password” because it alerts the attacker that the username he entered does in fact exist....
The Galaxy S5 is a moderate upgrade over last year’s Galaxy S4, with a better camera, faster processor, slightly larger screen lighter software with less focus on cheap gimmicks. The S5 is also waterproof, includes a heart-rate sensor a built-in fitness tracking app. ‘ll have a review shortly, but in the meantime you can check out our review roundup. If you’re in the United States considering a Galaxy S5, here’s what you need to know about the pricing availability options for all four major U....
Samsung won’t be unveiling a new flagship phone at Mobile World Congress, so instead they’ll apparently be showcasing a flagship tablet. Now, leading up to that, an image of that tablet has allegedly been revealed. By way of leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks), the Galaxy Tab S3 has been revealed in a pretty clear image. We get to see the (rumored) big display, and the familiar physical Home button below the display....
Now that Samsung has finally taken the wraps off this juggernaut of a monitor, we can see that its specs have the muscle to back up all of the varied use cases Samsung expects it to excel at: While all of the above stats place this among the best gaming monitors on the market from a mathematical perspective, Samsung hopes that the display’s unique size and curvature will make it a unique entry in the space....
Popping a few coins in the slot seems simple, but it presents a challenge when you don’t have any change. A handy solution? Pay electronically through your phone. In many cases, you scan the QR code on the meter and you’re all set. Or are you? Read on to discover why QR codes have become a growing problem and how scanning them could cost you big time. Here’s the backstory Quick Response (or QR) codes have been around for some time....
The previous year we have seen Western Digital announced record-breaking 14TB hard drive. The 14tb hard drive was the highest-capacity hard drive developed yet, beating the 12TB hard drives from Western Digital and Seagate. So, there is good news if you like big hard drives or need one. Seagate just announced on an earnings call that their 14TB and 16TB versions of its helium-filled spinning hard drive is planned to launch over the next 18 months....
CVE-2016-2208 A vulnerability related to how AVE parses executable files compressed using ASPack software. The problem affects a number of Symantec and Norton, including Symantec Endpoint Antivirus, Norton Antivirus, Symantec Email Security, and the Symantec Scan Engine. As the Symantec Corporation said in its advisory on the issue dubbed CVE-2016-2208. “No user interaction is required to trigger the parsing of the malformed file.” Security researcher from the Google Project Zero Tavis Ormandy said that “For Linux, OS X, and other Unix-like systems, the exploit results in a remote heap overflow as root in the Symantec or Norton process, and On Windows, this results in kernel memory corruption, as the scan engine is loaded into the kernel (wtf!...
Microsoft has launched a SkyDrive app for Android devices after releasing a similar app for iOS devices in December. st like SkyDrive for iOS, the new Android app allows you to view your documents photos saved to Microsoft’s cloud storage service, share files or folders via e-mail, upload images videos to SkyDrive, open SkyDrive files in other apps. SkyDrive for Android is designed to work best with smartphones tablets running Android 4....
But these Xiaomi fellows? No way. They won’t make it easy. So today we get a Save The Date (my date needs no saving, incidentally, I am trying to get rid of the leech! I rejected him the moment I went on a blind date and found out that the hound could see) with what looks like two plates on it. And I go “aha! Xiaomi is getting into crockery!...
Well, no strong negative feelings. Anymore. Yes, the airline once unfairly left me behind at LAX, but I’ve forgiven it. Mostly. And I’ve flown Southwest a lot in the past, always for short, utilitarian trips that were perfectly enjoyable. Recently, however, the airline has admitted to its own tortured feelings. And failings. It can’t hire pilots and flight attendants quickly enough. Its technological offerings are still on the slightly dated side....
With a free Spotify account, you can listen to songs or shuffle throughout certain albums from specific artists. It is free to sign up, though you will be subjected to some advertising. And that’s the problem. Some people have found a way to avoid those ads, and Spotify is taking serious action to stop them. Spotify blocks ad blockers on free version Now, there is a way to listen to your favorite tunes through Spotify without having all the advertisements....
Currently, processing blood donation is a largely manual task, according to Swinburne. The university explained the process involves separating whole blood donations into its cellular components via centrifugation, a mechanical method that involves spinning each blood pack in a solution in a centrifuge rotor at high speed. To do this, the blood pack needs to be folded in a particular way to ensure there is no bacterial contamination, which can still carry risk due to human error....
