Google Quietly Activates New Web Performance Metrics
Google went live earlier this summer with its new Core Web Vitals algorithm to determine search rankings. With the implementation of Core Web Vitals as a key component of its…
Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Ring Video Devices Worldwide
After a successful rollout in the U.S. earlier this year, Amazon is expanding support for end-to-end encryption for video captured on its Ring products. Part of what’s motivating this is…
Clear Linux* Delivers a Lucid if Limited Vision of Desktop Linux
Intel’s Clear Linux* has been on my radar for its ambition to sprint to the head of the pack. While it’s certainly not the first distro developed by a tech…
Cybercriminals Employing Specialists To Maximize Ill-Gotten Gains
Ransomware gangs are increasingly turning to specialists to complete their capers on corporations, according to a Dark Net intelligence provider. A report issued by Tel Aviv-based Kela noted that the…
3D Printing and the Rise of Bespoke Products at Scale
Those of us who grew up with Star Trek might remember a device from the series called a replicator. This was a 3D printer of sorts that could create almost…
Drone Use in Today’s Society: From Analytics to Emergency Response
Now that we’ve entered the era of drones, these unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly are becoming an integral part of everyday life. As drones evolve, industries and governments are finding new…
Researchers Find Smart Devices Ripe for Hacker Attacks
Thousands of hacker attacks were launched on a network of smart home devices designed by researchers to assess the risk the gadgets pose to consumers. During the initial week the…
New Open 3D Engine Game-Changing for Developers
The Linux Foundation, Amazon, and more than 20 other gaming companies hope to make open-source game playing more of a win-win technology for both developers and players. LF on Tuesday…
SolarWinds Hackers Still Targeting Microsoft, Focus on Support Staff
Microsoft recently disclosed that it too was no doubt a victim of the same Russian-based hacker gang responsible for the SolarWinds onslaught. As some of the details surrounding the cyberattack…
Oculus Quest 2: Step Into the Untethered Future of VR
The advantage of using a VR rig without a tether is huge because in a complex movement-oriented game you tend to get tangled in the tether. Let’s talk about the…
