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Quarterly global shipments of wearable smart devices have declined for the first time ever, according to a Tuesday report byInternational Data Corporation. Overall shipments ofsmartwatches,earbuds,glassesand other wearables totaled roughly 105.3 million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 3% drop year over year. Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung experienced the largest losses, with growth declining 23.8%, 10.8% and 9.9%, respectively. IDC attributed the declining interest to “cooling demand … following years of precipitous growth that were further amplified during the pandemic....

There are many technical terms youll encounter when shopping for aweb host. Bandwidth determines how many visitors can visit your site simultaneously before it slows down. Many web hosts offer unlimited or unmetered bandwidth. Unlimited bandwidthmeans that your bandwidth usage isnt actively restricted. Its impossible to have truly unlimited bandwidth because its a speed measurement. Unmetered bandwidthmeans that data being uploaded or downloaded isnt actively measured and doesnt count against your bandwidth....

DreamHost customers should change their passwords asap. Only the FTP/shell access passwords appear to have been compromised by the illegal access. Web panel passwords, e-mail passwords, and billing information for DreamHost customers were not affected or accessed. Refer to the following DreamHost status post for details:http://www.dreamhoststatus.com/2012/01/20/changing-ftpshell-passwords-due-to-security-issue/IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED:1. double-check you click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.2. We are also requesting that you change your e-mail password. We are not enforcing this change at this time as we do not believe that e-mail passwords were compromised....

Your WebEx meetings might get a lot clearer if new generative AI tools work as expected. “Our Webex platform has long enabled our rapid pace of innovation. The RMM can recognize people and objects and analyze movement and gestures. WebEx WebEx’s AI assistant also gets some additional features.

Website hosting costs can be complicated to untangle if youve never tried to build a website before. Ill also discuss extras and the hidden costs of hosting a website because the bottom line isnt always straightforward. How much does web hosting cost? Web hostingservices provide space on a web server, a specialized computer that makes websites accessible from the internet. Some companies, likeSiteGround, charge as much as $45 per month for higher-tiered shared hosting plans....

A recent post to the r/xboxone sub-Reddit titled “How to stop these popups?” included a screenshot of a spam notification on an Xbox One. The poster is not alone. Humphrey Muleba / Unsplash Another recent post to r/MicrosoftEdge complained of virus protection notifications appearing on an Xbox. A user on r/Xbox reported the same problem. The notifications are a new avenue for spam that may cause headaches for Xbox owners....

Manufacturers are unveiling everything from a virus-killing refrigerator to a vacuum cleaner that cleans itself. Heres a taste of whats to come. Another robot that cleans on land rather than water also is being announced at CES. imaginima / Getty Images It plans to sell the robot to businesses to use in public spaces. Chinese company Unipin also is getting into the robot game. Itstouting a robotthat also uses ultraviolet light to clean surfaces in public areas....

Weeks after facing public scrutiny from customers and consumer advocates, the bank announced a reversal of its decision. “Based on feedback from our customers (thank you if you provided feedback!) “The terms of your account are not changing.” TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK Why did Wells Fargo reverse its decision? Wells Fargo didn’t immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment. The bank has had a tumultuous few years of federal investigation....

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According to a company spokesperson, no, and it’s all a big misunderstanding. Generally,dynamic pricingrefers to prices that go up, but also down, depending on demand. Surge pricing is a form of that pricing where the prices are only adjusted upward. But it hasn’t been seen in a fast-food context before. “Wendy’s wants to bring Uber-like surge pricing to your burgers,“Fast Company reported. Then Wendy’s representatives spoke up to say that wasn’t exactly what their CEO meant....

This tax form details anycanceled debt, which can come with tax implications. Here’s what you oughta know to file your taxes correctly this year. What is the IRS 1099-C form? And it’s still best to include it when you file your taxes. But for the majority of Americans, the canceled debt is likely not taxable income. The federal exclusion is a temporary provision. (Note, certain programs like the PSLF may be excluded from taxation in certain states....

Apple Watch complications on iPhone? Key Takeaways The iPhone 13may arrive with an alway-on display, just like the Apple Watch. This small feature could bring a huge change to the way we use our phones. Daniel Romero / Unsplash It sounds neat, but what could an iPhone with an always-on display do? When youre scrolling, it updates at 120Hz, for maximum responsiveness to touch and smoother animation. When the on-screen image is stationary, the refresh rate drops to save battery power....

No magnetic stripe readers or other external boxes will be required; just an app. This technology is already available for Samsung phones, but Apple could take it to the next level. This could revolutionize the way we pay each other. Apple What Difference Does This Make? In many countries, the credit card is already most peoples default payment method. And almost everywhere outside the US, NFC card terminals are the default....