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Why the Internet in Cuba Has Become a US Political Hot Potato

After Havana shut down online access for 72 hours, the battle is on to keep the country connected. From a report: Cubans used to joke about Napoleon Bonaparte chatting to Mikhail Gorbachev, George W Bush and Fidel Castro in the afterlife. "If I'd hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotAug 5th, 2021

Best home internet deals: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more

Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Comcast launches ‘NOW’ affordable home internet, mobile plans, and more [U]

Comcast is out with some new prepaid connectivity offerings today. The new internet plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for home internet and unlimited 5G data for the mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ netw.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

4 great 1974 movies you need to watch right now

From political thrillers to buddy comedies, these four 1974 movies remain as entertaining today as they were 50 years ago. Here's why you should watch them now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

3 CIS resources to help you drive your cloud cybersecurity

In the process of moving to the cloud, you need a security-first cloud migration strategy that considers both your security and compliance requirements upfront. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use resources from the Center for Internet S.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

The top 10% are the main beneficiaries of globalization, says study

The income of many people around the world has considerably increased due to the economic globalization of the last 50 years. However, these income gains are unevenly distributed. A study by Dr. Valentin Lang, junior professor of political economy at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

An analysis of security in relation to the values of well-being, freedom and equality

Security seems to most people a basic necessity of life, a prerequisite for a good life. But if you think about it a little longer and more deeply, as political philosopher Josette Daemen has done, you realize that security sometimes comes at the exp.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Matter IoT standard now supports EV chargers, kitchen and laundry appliances, and more

Today Matter, the Internet of Things (IoT) standard developed by major players like Apple, Google, and Amazon, has been updated to version 1.3. This release introduces support for a host of new device types, such as EV chargers and kitchen and lau.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Google Removes Pirate IPTV Services From UK Search Results

Acting on a notice from Sky, Google has removed the websites of several pirate IPTV services from its UK search results. The domain names in question were previously blocked by local Internet providers in response to a High Court order. The recent ac.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Subscene’s Demise is No Surprise But Millions of App Users Face Disruption

After reporting that the site hasn't been financially viable for years, the operator of Subscene, one of the internet's most important subtitle sites, has pulled the plug. The plan had been known for some time and at least two, mostly complete backup.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Finding Fun and Friendship: Building Connections in Online Gaming Communities

In the vast and ever-expanding landscape of the internet, online gaming communities stand out as vibrant hubs where individuals from all walks of life come together to share their passion for games. Beyond the pixels and polygons, these virtual realm.....»»

Category: topSource:  tapscapeRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

"Doing your own research" can make fake news seem believable

While it's healthy to question what we see and hear in the media, those quick internet searches to fact-check news stories can unexpectedly backfire and lead people to believe false stories, according to the director of the University of Oregon's und.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Grief, unity, and resilience: Study examines the impact of memorial days in Israel

A recent study at the Hebrew University examines the impact of memorial days in Israel on national unity amidst political polarization......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Accountability standards based on rules of democracy needed in times of rising political violence, scholar argues

When a family or group of friends sit down to play a familiar game they've played many times before, they generally don't need to refer to the rules—unless someone breaks them. The values of liberal democracy have been transgressed in numerous form.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Hey Makers! Maker Faire Rome 2024 Wants You!

Maker Faire Rome returns October 25-27th to the Gazometro and the want you to come and share your best ideas + projects! The Call for Makers is open covering all key aspects of innovation from digital manufacturing to the Internet of Things, robotic.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Study of new method used to preserve privacy with US census data suggests accuracy has suffered

A small team of political scientists, statisticians and data scientists from Harvard University, New York University, and Yale University, has found that by switching to a new method to better protect privacy, the U.S. Census Department has introduce.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Parrots on the internet; a map of human wakefulness; the most useless rare-earth element

We field a torrent of science news updates every week and on Saturday morning, we highlight three or four of them based on the observed preferences of a panel of dogs as shown by the Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment, a standardized evaluation of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Mayans burned and buried dead political regimes

After burning, the remains were dumped in construction fill. Enlarge / Mayans built impressive structures and occasionally put interesting items in the construction fill. (credit: Dr. Jürgen Tenckhoff) As civilizations.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties

When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawki.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

The Amazon Fire Stick is on Sale for Just $25 Right Now

Stream all you want for an entry price of less than 30 bucks. The post The Amazon Fire Stick is on Sale for Just $25 Right Now appeared first on Phandroid. Smart TVs are pretty useful – they connect to the internet, let you stream co.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Europe’s ambitious satellite Internet project appears to be running into trouble

The devil, as always, is in the details. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton wants Europe to have its own secure satellite communications network. (credit: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images) It has be.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024