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Published Nov 21, 2017   |   dpreview staff Last updated: March 7, 2018 If you're a serious enthusiast or working pro, the very best digital cameras on the market will cost you at least $2000. That's a lot of money, but generally speaking these cameras offer the highest resolution, the best build quality and the most advanced video specs out there, as well as fast burst rates and top-notch autofocus. Competition in this market segment is fierce, and honestly, there's no such thing as a 'bad' camera at this price-point. As such, we've picked two winners, both of which earn our wholehearted recommendation for slightly different reasons. Our pick: Sony a7R III The Sony a7R III is a versatile camera, more than capable of capturing excellent images in a wide range of shooting situations. We picked it as our joint-winner in this category for several reasons—among them, its excellent resolution, in-camera stabilization, effective autofocus and advanc...

By Chris Foxx Technology reporter Image copyright Thinkstock Hackers have managed to decode more than  11 million encrypted passwords stolen from the Ashley Madison website, shining fresh light on the importance of password security. On Tuesday, the UK government agency GCHQ published new password guidance designed to "improve security, while improving the usability of systems". Its report challenged some common ideas about passwords and security. So how do you choose, and just as importantly remember, the perfect password? A complex issue? Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Complex passwords lead people to write them down Many websites demand complex passwords with a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. The GCHQ report suggested complex passwords may actually be counterproductive, because people often write them down or reuse the same one on many websites. "Talking about a good password suggests that choosing a long o...

By   Baqir Sajjad Syed Updated   a day ago PM Nawaz Sharif is faced with the difficult choice of picking a new ISI chief — AFP photo/ File ISLAMABAD: Barely in his second year in office, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is faced with the difficult choice of picking a new Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief — a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for the already strained civil-military relations. Director General of ISI Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam, who was appointed as the spy chief in March 2012, is set to retire on Oct 1. And for many reasons, the sit-ins and the floods have not stopped politicians, journalists and analysts from speculating on who will replace Gen Islam in this key post. Know more:  New ISI chief to be named soon: report An extension for Gen Islam is highly unlikely; while the government is not too keen on the idea. It is also evident that the military is in no mood to ask for it. No wonder then that speculation i...