Comcast just released a 2020 Network Performance Data report with stats on how much Internet usage rose during the pandemic, and it said that upload use is growing faster than download use. "Peak downstream traffic in 2020 increased approximately 38 percent over 2019 levels and peak upstream traffic increased approximately 56 percent over 2019 levels," Comcast said. But while upload use on Comcast's network quickly grows—driven largely by videoconferencing among people working and learning at home—the nation's largest home-Internet provider with over 30 million customers advertises its speed tiers as if uploading doesn't exist. Comcast's 56 percent increase in upstream traffic made me wonder if the company will increase upload speeds any time soon, so I checked out the Xfinity website today to see the current upload speeds. Getting that information was even more difficult than I expected. The Xfinity website advertises cable-Internet plans with download speeds starting at 25Mbps … [Read more...] about Comcast hides upload speeds deep inside its infuriating ordering system
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5 things we’ve learned about the iPhone 13 this week
It’s been a busy week for the iPhone 13 rumor mill. From improved storage to an in-screen fingerprint scanner, Apple’s next device looks set to finally bring something truly new to the smartphone table. Typically, Apple’s flagship devices pack a few performance and camera upgrades over their predecessors, without pushing the boat out in terms of new features or groundbreaking tech. Not since the iPhone X has Apple really shaken up the design of its iPhones, and while we’re big fans of the iPhone 12 family, we’re excited to learn of some potentially market-leading bells and whistles on its upcoming range of smartphones. Below, we’ve rounded up all the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone 13. It’s worth taking each revelation with a pinch of salt, but we’ll find out exactly what to expect when Apple officially launches the device in September 2021. Want the full picture on the iPhone 13 ? Here’s everything we know so far 1. 1TB of storage A … [Read more...] about 5 things we’ve learned about the iPhone 13 this week
How to Make It in America (in a Sport That Gets No Love)
AUSTIN, Texas — If you want to make it in America as a pro athlete, the playbook's pretty simple: Get to the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL or (lately) MLS. But lacrosse players, women's softball players, curlers and others in less-celebrated team sports ? They all need day jobs to support their athletic habits. That thinking is almost always correct — but not quite always. A select few American athletes do make a living off the sports that never hit talk radio. But it's not just because they're extra talented; it's because they're extra strategic. See also: A YouTube Legend Battles for His Basketball Future Paul Rabil is one of those athletes. America's average self-proclaimed sports nut probably doesn't know the man's name, but Rabil plays for the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). After he first turned pro — even though he was drafted first overall by the Cannons following a stellar career at Johns Hopkins University — Rabil moonlighted for a real estate company. … [Read more...] about How to Make It in America (in a Sport That Gets No Love)
Best website builder in 2021: Your step by step guide
Squarespace A great choice for creatives View Now at Squarespace See details Weebly The store's the thing View Now at Weebly See details Wix.com Use AI for near-instant gratification View Now at Wix.com See details WordPress.com It's not just for blogs View Now at Wordpress.com See details Strikingly A strikingly different approach to design View Now at Strikingly See details Show More (3 items) Duda Slick, but not for amateurs View Now at Duda See details GoDaddy Would you like social media and marketing with that website? View Now at GoDaddy See details PageCloud Pros can skip templates and start with a wireframe View Now at PageCloud See details For very large businesses, building a website is a megaproject, requiring a team of full-time developers who assemble sites the old-fashioned way, with lots of custom code … [Read more...] about Best website builder in 2021: Your step by step guide
Forget Demographics, News Consumption Is Dictated by Topic
CNN has long been known to do well with breaking news events, particularly ones like the recent disappearance of Malaysian airliner Flight 370. The continuing mystery surrounding the missing plane has led to a ratings boost for the 24-hour news channel and its competitors. A new survey has shown why — the topic and speed of news stories are the biggest drivers in how people consume media, outshining demographics or ideology. See also: Timeline: The Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 The study highlights what has been seen as a long-standing problem for companies like CNN — strong performance during news cycles that favor its format, but weakness on topics that are more evergreen. Television remains the leading medium for news, with channels like CNN serving as the primary source for international news, politics, business and economic news, and social issues. The Media Insight Project, a joint initiative between the American Press Institute and the Associated … [Read more...] about Forget Demographics, News Consumption Is Dictated by Topic