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Microsoft has begun beta testing for a major update to Windows 10 that won't launch until early 2020, codenamed '20H1', the company announced today. This is way early considering that Microsoft's next major Windows 10 patch, the April 2019 Update, is just now approaching ready-to-manufacture (RTM) status. Heck, public beta testing for the forthcoming October update codenamed '19H2' won't even begin until sometime this spring. But, there's a reason Microsoft is getting way ahead. "Some things we are working on in 20H1 require a longer lead time," Dona Sarkar, Microsoft's head of its Windows Insider beta testing program, wrote in Microsoft's blog post. Everything you need to know about Windows 10 SHow to use Windows 10The cheapest Windows 10 prices this monthThis version of Windows 10 20H1 (called "Skip Ahead") is the earliest build that beta testers can access, and is by far the least stable of Microsoft's Windows 10 beta tests. The idea is for enthusiast users to help crowdsource the company's quality assurance process, essentially. Of course, Microsoft hasn't yet revealed any major features that the 20H1 update will bring, but we should expect to hear word soon enough if testing is already under way. And, if testing is starting this far out from launch, we're hoping for some absolutely massive changes. These are the best laptops of todayhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/WQKlN-6k2d4

While 2018's cryptocurrency boom may be over, US investment bank JP Morgan has launched its own digital coin to help settle payments between its clients as part of its wholesale payments business. JPM Coin, the first digital currency backed by a major US bank, runs on blockchain technology and has already successfully been used to move funds between the bank and a client's account. JP Morgan plans to use digital coins to help reduce risk and enable instant transfers for its customers despite the fact that its chief executive Jamie Dimon has publicly criticized Bitcoin in the past. Opera builds cryptocurrency wallet into browserGoogle ends cryptocurrency ad banWhat is Bitcoin? Understanding BTC and other crypto-currenciesThe bank's JPM Coin is not intended for retail customers and the cryptocurrency will be used internally by the company to handle transfers of payments between institutional accounts. JPM CoinTo use JP Morgan's new cryptocurrency, a client first has to deposit money into an account and then those funds are converted into an equivalent number of JPM Coins. Clients can use the coins to perform transactions over the bank's blockchain network Quorum and once they are completed, JPM Coins can be redeemed for US dollars from the bank. However, critics of JP Morgan's digital currency bring up the fact that blockchain is decentralized by design with no one party controlling transactions sent over the network. JPM Coin works the opposite way as the bank has complete control over any transactions made using its cryptocurrency. In the future though, JP Morgan envisions a network where clients, such as large banks, can move coins between themselves on the network without the bank being able to see the transactions. To use JPM Coins, clients will first have to be approved by regulators and pass money laundering checks to ensure that no illegal activity is being conducted. Time will tell if JPM coin is successful though its launch could help spur another round of interest in cryptocurrency after Bitcoin's price plunged last year. Via The BBC This is everything you need to know about blockchainhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/69BXKIYPrfQ

You are thinking about moving or backing up data to the cloud. Maybe your team cannot easily collaborate on shared files and synchronize between workspaces, or you need a disaster recovery plan and know you should keep offsite backups. Maybe your operations routinely generate so much data that your infrastructure growth appears unsustainable. In short you have data challenges and you suspect that you can address them by moving data to the cloud. Choosing the right provider can seem daunting, but you can choose with more confidence by asking the right questions when researching your options. Best cloud storage of 2019 online: free, paid and business optionsWe also compiled the list of best cloud backup servicesIt is advisable that you keep a local copy of your files, so check out our best NASBefore evaluating cloud storage providers here are some key questions to keep in view throughout: What problems do you hope to solve by using a cloud provider?Where a cloud solution seems the better option, as it often is, what would be the alternative? Can you compare and estimate the benefit of choosing one over the other? Are you ready to adopt that solution not just technically but culturally? Can you imagine your organization using the solution consistently or might many users stick to prevailing methods of storing their data? Cloud Storage or backup?You may think you need cloud storage when you need backup or vice versa. When “cloud storage” and “cloud backup” may seem interchangeable it is important to recognize that they are different. The purpose of cloud storage is to supplement your local and network storage and increase productivity while backup is for data recovery. Having files in cloud storage may enable you to consider them safe from the common risks of data loss, but that safety is ensured by the fact that major cloud storage providers themselves maintain backups of your data. The kinds of questions you would ask when you need a cloud storage solution might be: Are our team members increasingly mobile and working from multiple environments? How easily can they collaborate on and share documents? Do we have large stores of accumulating transactional data and growing archives with creeping operational costs?The kinds of questions you would ask when you need a cloud backup solution might be: What happens when a workstation, laptop, or server drive fails?How long should we retain database backups?If we take down a VM do we archive it?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uygj2ioav6Pjdd4JYAecNY.jpg Image Credit: Pexels Consider the fitAfter recognizing whether you need a cloud storage solution, backup, or both and how it will address your needs, compare your options by comparing how well they fit not only your immediate data requirements but also other business and technical requirements. Security: Pay close attention to the security options available for stored data when it is “at rest” and in transmission. It is common for storage and backup services to apply AES encryption to stored data and TLS in transmission. These protections ensure that your data is not readable by the cloud service or by anyone intercepting data sent from you to the service. Depending on the sensitivity of your data you may desire more control and stronger protection. In those cases look for a service that allows you to manage encryption keys and apply different encryption methods as necessary. Compliance: If you work in an industry with rigorous regulatory and compliance rules such as in healthcare you may think that storing data in a cloud service is more trouble than it is worth to fulfill those requirements. The major cloud storage and backup services have made accommodations for such requirements, such as in the HIPAA case where providers will sign a BAA and adhere to data and physical data center security as well as location requirements. When in doubt do an explicit search in your favorite search engine for the cloud provider and regulation in question. Access for all Clients: Evaluate how users will access the cloud service and whether it provides clients for the appropriate devices and operating systems. If it is a web client does it work on mobile? Android and iOS? If it is a desktop client do you need it to be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux? User Setup Expectations: Particularly when you are evaluating a cloud backup service consider whether you will ask your users to install a client and configure it themselves or whether you will automate that configuration. How easy must the client be to configure? If configured automatically can the client configuration be restricted to administrators? In the case of cloud storage some services may use a “Sync” folder where the files stored on the cloud are also on a user’s local disk. Must each user setup and manage the location of their own synchronized folders? Ease of Transition: Start with a high level vision for how you will transition to use the cloud storage or backup provider. In the storage case, will you migrate existing data? If you plan on moving many TB of data look into whether the provider allows for “offline” passing of data back and forth via delivery and receipt of hard disks. Support: Support can vary significantly between services. What may seem like the right cloud service for you and your organization in terms of features may be lacking in the support you need. What support levels are available for the service? Can you escalate issues and if so what is the cost? Consider the costCost considerations literally affect the bottom line, and you may be tempted to compare cost above considering fit. If a cloud storage solution is indeed right fit, improves the productivity of your team, and reduces strain on infrastructure you will be in a better position to calculate the total cost of ownership for those cloud resources and compare them to the cost of the status quo. That includes the cost of new storage volume acquisition and maintenance as well as the effect of a potentially inefficient file sharing and collaboration approach. Cloud storage and backup pricing follows one of two models: by user or by usage. When priced per user per month each user will receive access to some volume of available storage. Some backup services do not have data limits while others do. Cloud storage services will less likely have plans without data limits but there are exceptions. The major cloud service providers price storage by volume, adjusted by storage classes such as “hot” vs “cold” storage, and download requests. The final cost to consider is the cost of migrating your data to the cloud provider. After you have chosen a provider and planned for its adoption you will need to decide its place within your current processes, how users will interact with it, and what data will live there. Migrating data and adjusting to a new process will take time and will require some investment. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xEpQMeDSc3ZZSpTUd8CyLD.jpg Image Credit: Pexels Consider the benefitsYou may not consider all features of a cloud storage or backup solution when comparing it to your needs. There are some useful features you may want to keep in mind when making your choice that may be lesser in priority but relevant. For cloud backup: File retention policy. How long are deleted files retained in the backup before they are no longer available to be restored?How frequently do backups occur? Is it continuous?Can you restore individual files and folders on an ad hoc basis?Does the backup support versioning?What is the SLA for the backup service? Is there any ground for concern that your backup may be unavailable when you need it? Is multi-region backup available?Does the backup client support multiple cloud services?It is a great benefit to have an offsite backup for disaster recovery but the more resilient and fine grained the backup the better equipped you will be to handle the unforeseen. For cloud storage: Can files be shared with anonymous users?What kind of access controls are available for individual users and groups?Can files be versioned?What is the SLA for the storage service?Can files be stored in multiple regions?What integrations does the service provide? E.g. with Office 365 or Google DocsIs the cloud storage provider part of a larger cloud service? Can the opportunity for storage broaden to other use cases as with databases or VM images?Commit to adoptionThe final consideration for choosing a cloud storage or backup provider is the ease of adoption and the possibility of committing to it. How easy the path to adoption is for your organization will likely not involve technical reasons. Convincing others that you have made the right choice for your team or organization can be just as important as making the right technical choice. There is no single method to gain buy-in but as adoption is essential to the success of your project, when you research options imagine how easy or not adoption may be. It will be easier to gain buy-in if you can commit to your choice, and commitment to a solution will be easier if it fits into a larger ecosystem of applications and services that are consistent with a longer term vision. That may be in the context of a productivity suite you are using or integrating other operations with a family of cloud native services. When possible try not think of services in the cloud in isolation. Even if a chosen provider is not the perfect fit, if it enjoys wide adoption, solves your primary problems, and aligns with your organization’s culture and vision it will be the right choice. Not all cloud storage or backup providers are equal and there is no perfect choice. Examine your needs and readiness, consider fit, cost, benefits, and the path to adoption and commitment. Research cloud storage options with all of these considerations in mind and you will choose the right provider for you. Brian Jenkins, Solution Architect at DataArt We've also highlighted the best cloud computing serviceshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/1RzvdDN0xpk

Presidents' Day sales are officially here and that means savings and deals on TVs, mattresses, appliances and more throughout the long holiday weekend from a plethora of popular retailers. To help guide you through all the deals and offers, we've put together a list of the best sales that are currently going on and any upcoming promotions that shouldn't be missed. We've also hand-picked the top standout deals that include categories such as electronics, appliances and home items. We'll also tell you everything else you need to know about the Presidents' Day sale event such as the date, what sales have already started, and what deals you can expect and from what categories. When do Presidents' Day sales start?Presidents' Day sales have started to slowly trickle in with retailers like Walmart and Best Buy already promoting deals on TVs and home appliances. Most retailers will start their sales this coming Friday, so you have the whole weekend to shop for the best deals. The best Presidents' Day sales:Walmart - Rollbacks up to 50% offOverstock - up to 70% off sitewide + free shippingDell - Save up to $400 on PCs and 40% on electronics.Best Buy - save up to 35% on top brand appliances Lenovo - save up to 70% on PCsNectar - $125 off + two premium pillows free when you purchase a mattressDreamcloud Sleep - $200 off when you purchase a mattressTemper-Pedic - save up to $500 on select mattressesCasper - 10% off any order with a mattress with code PRESTarget - up to 25% off home itemsEbay - Savings on electronics, clothing and moreWest Elm - 20% off your purchase + free shipping with code WINTERWayfair - Presidents' Day clearance, up to 75% off Home Depot - up to 35% off appliance special buysJ Crew - extra 30% off sale stylesGap - up to 50% off sitewideLevi's - 30% off sitewideGroupon - 1,000s of discounted getaways Our best Presidents' Day sale picks:Shop more of the best deals and sales going on our deals page that's updated daily.See the best Valentine's Day online flower delivery services.Back to the top ^ When is Presidents' Day?Presidents' Day always falls on the third Monday in February. It was originally held on George Washington's birthday (February 22) but was moved in 1971 to accommodate the long holiday weekend. This year Presidents' Day is on Monday the 18. The best things to buy at Presidents' Day salesThe biggest categories that are discounted during Presidents' Day weekend are electronics, appliances, home items, and clothing. Last year Amazon offered 20% off home items, and retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and Home Depot are offering discounts on large and small appliances. Mattresses are also a popular sale category with retailers like Overstock, Temper-Pedic, and Nectar offering big sales throughout the weekend. There will also be clothing sales with some retailers like J Crew discounting its whole site. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/oEZhNtGf7Ho

When you're setting out to buy a new television set, it's easy to think that even the best TVs under £500 are going to struggle to give you a half-decent picture or sufficient features – but you couldn't be more wrong. You won't get the best specs out there at this price range – OLED TVs, 75-inch TVs, or QLED will sadly be out of your reach – but sub-£500 TVs can still offer a lot for the money, and even reach into some real big-screen territory. Ultra HD image resolution is now very much within reach for the money, as TV makers shift the bulk of their production to 4K panels, though there are still plenty of models still making a case for Full HD. If you want a new screen able to make the most of a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, or to sate your binge-watching habit, then you’re in luck. You can even expect to get some level of network functionality, although in many cases what you’ll encounter is a stripped back platform that mainly offers the most popular streaming services. Still, Netflix is Netflix, right? You can also upgrade your smart capabilities cheaply with a good HDMI streamer (like an Amazon Fire TV or Roku streaming device). Of course, when it comes to design and build quality, you can’t expect too much at the budget end of the market – though getting a TV with a thin bezel and simple pedestal is likely to offset how much plastic you have to look at. A more contentious area when buying budget is HDR (High Dynamic Range). While many cut-price flatscreens will technically 'support' HDR, they don't have the power to display the kind of luminous peak brightness that really eye-catching HDR can offer. Audio quality is also likely to be fairly routine, with low cost drivers and limited amplification. But again this can be addressed at a later date, with a soundbar or separate audio solution. Thankfully, you don't have to wade through reams of tech specs to discover the sharpest bargain buys. TechRadar’s guide to the best TVs available for under £500 will point you in the right direction... What is the best TV under £500?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3vrbM6NdsHXndYyzMQ6PJ4.jpg Samsung's NU7120 (or NU7100) is a 4K UHD television simply does everything you'd need it to for the price. It can't compete with Samsung's other, more high-end models like the Q9FN, but it doesn't have to. This LED set might not be the most premium machine on the market – and can certainly stand to learn a few tricks from the higher-tiered competition – but it's hard to complain about a TV that, most of the time, costs in the region of £400-500. It features a recognizably Samsung design, with a flat back but solid frame despite its plastic build – and with mounted ports rather than a tidy OneConnect box to outsource inputs. HDR isn't as sharp as you'd hope, but the picture isn't going to disappoint, and you'll be able to run the premium HDR10+ format alongside regular HDR10. The NU7100 Series (NU7120 in the UK) offers almost all of the smart functionality as the top-tier models in a cheaper-but-still-good package. It's not going to blow you away if you're a cinephile, but if you're a gamer on a budget wanting low input lag, or someone who just wants to see what all the fuss about 4K is, this is one of the best Samsung TVs out there, and certainly one of the best sub-£500 sets you can buy. Read our full Samsung NU7120 review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cM2iUdXi4nckH2yAQebhzS.jpg Philips 6-series sets are often a first port of call if you want a high-value flatscreen with an edge. We’ve long been fans of Philips scene-setting Ambilight technology, and on this range you get to enjoy it with 4K HDR and catch-up packed Freeview Play. Ambilight, if you've never used it in the past, allows you to wash your walls with the colours of onscreen action, or bathe them in solid hues. When playing music, the set will pulsate its Ambilight LED lights with the beat, while gaming can make your room positively throb with colour. But this set is about more than a few cheap parlor tricks: image quality is class-leading. Philips Pixel Plus UHD image processing ensures clarity and a decent level of contrast. The TV’s pixel dense screen brings a pleasing smoothness to both Full HD and UHD sources. The TV is compatible with HDR10 – though not Dolby Vision – and has the brand’s own HDR Plus processing on top. It isn't, however, particularly bright – only what only what you'd expect from an SDR model – meaning that it doesn't quite do justice to the HDR compatibility it promises. But the 55PUS6753 is still a far better picture performer than you’ve any right to expect from such an affordable 4K TV. Despite the low price, there’s an effective smart portal here, with 4K Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Video available. A great choice for a budget 4K television. Read our full Philips 6573 TV review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Kvk9VZmBx8m9egkmhsFg9.jpg Why spend a whole £500? While skimping further on your budget will necessitate more compromises, this year's Hisense A6200 is a solid, affordable 4K TV with a great picture and color accuracy beyond what we might expect of the price. Size matters when it comes to 4K, too, which is why a 50-inch screen for less than 500 smackers is extremely enticing. (It also comes in 43, 55, and 65 inches.) That said, Hisense has a reputation for value, which is typified by this budget beater: A Freeview Play tuner ensures a full raft of catch-up services, including UK Play, while Hisense’s own Vidaa Lite smart portal offers Netflix 4K, Amazon Video, YouTube and Wuaki TV. Build quality and design are much better than you might expect at this price point, and connections include three HDMIs with an option for component for legacy gear. The A6200 is technically HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatible, though it struggles to deliver on that promise. HDR content is made for a minimum of 1000 nits brightness, so this 200 nits display was always going to struggle with those demands. The 4K, however, is reliably sharp, even if some of the more popping colors and light detail don't show through here. Overall, the Hisense A6200 should be considered very good value. Read our full Hisense A6200UK review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AeXUxwPAie4DpweGtK3ZpJ.jpg If you're more interested in the quality of the picture for HD/SDR content, rather than the size of the display, then the Sony Bravia KDL32WE613 may be the one for you. Coming in at only 32-inches, it's another compact set that won't take up much space. Not one for big groups, or to fill a family-sized living room, but ideal for smaller residential spaces. Despite the smaller size, Sony's forward-looking set still incorporates HDR standard pictures (High Dynamic Range), despite this usually being saved for the larger or more expensive sets out there. So you'll get more out of HDR compatible content when gaming or streaming on a high-tier Netflix account. The Sony KDL32WE613 is only 720p resolution, so don't expect Full HD pixel quality, or anything close to 4K. But you'll find this more satisfying to watch than a lot of 720p screens. The TV also offers recording over USB, Wi-Fi and access to BBC iPlayer, YouTube and a fistful of other apps. Price not an object? These are the best TVs of 2019Or focus on the best TVs under £1000http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/UJfc0IIYGPI

Samsung’s latest rugged tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2, is launched in the Indian market. Unlike most Samsung products, this tablet, in particular, puts durability over design and hardware features. Targeted toward outdoor workers and B2B professionals, the Active2 rugged tablet will make for a competent option for those who have to deal with a risk of abuse at their workplace. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n8ZdrNFNsszXtfFyMXpV5V.jpg Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 specs and featuresThis tablet features an 8-inch 1,200 x 800 TFT display and an Exynos 7870 octa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM and a massive 4,450mAh battery powers the Android Nougat-flavoured experience. For storage, it offers 16GB internal memory and a dedicated micro SD card slot (up to 256GB). Suited for use with gloves thanks to its physical navigation buttons beneath the screen, the Active 2 can withstand dust, water and drops at any angle thanks to its IP68 and MIL-STD-810 ratings. It comes with a rugged rubber casing that keeps the externals intact from accidental drops on any kind of surface. The Active2 also features user-replaceable batteries, so you can swap it out and change with a spare if required. This model comes with an S-Pen, similar to the one we saw on the Galaxy Tab S3. It brings additional productivity features to the tablet, making it even more relevant for B2B industry. Since it's a rugged tablet, it comes with a slight compromise on the display and design. Don't expect Galaxy Tab S4 like thin bezels and rich AMOLED display from this tablet. It shares less in common with the company’s slick lineup. Same goes with the 8MP rear and 5MP front camera. They can be used to click decent pictures for a rugged tablet, but don't expect it to be a reliable photography device. However, it gets all the necessary connectivity options like single Nano SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, USB Type-C, POGO pin for charging and keyboard, NFC and Wireless mirroring. It also has a fingerprint sensor and face unlock for security first level security. In terms of availability, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 will be available in India from mid-March 2019 at a price of Rs 50,990. Take a gander at our list of the best tabletshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/prRAb1YBgJQ

Apex Legends has got some goodies especially for Valentine’s Day, courtesy of a new patch for the game, which also introduces some important bug and stability fixes. There are new Valentine’s-themed cosmetic items in the store, namely the ‘Through the Heart’ Longbow Epic DMR skin – although we suspect that many will still be going for headshots, even on Valentine’s Day – and the ‘Love of the Game’ Pathfinder banner frame. These items will be available from now until February 19. We’ve rounded up all the latest Apex Legends newsBattlefield V is soon getting a battle royale modeCheck out the best gaming monitors for FortniteFurthermore, any player who revives a member of their squad will earn a ‘Live Die Live’ banner badge. Again, you can earn this badge at any point from today until February 19. Supply ship slips stabilizedAs mentioned, the patch also implements some important bug fixes, including remedying holes in the map that you could fall through, and areas where you could get stuck. Also, reviving teammates on supply ships has now been fixed, so you no longer fall through the ship post-resurrection. Furthermore, an exploit whereby players could keep duplicating items in their inventory has also been banished for good, the developer assures us. Also, if you’ve ever encountered a situation where all your friends are errantly showing as offline, this gremlin has now been squashed. Various client and server stability issues have been addressed, as well as performance issues, and a general layer of polish has been applied, including a number of tweaks to the interface. Some slight changes have been made to the core gameplay, as well, with the Arc Star now displaying a grenade warning indicator, so you’ll get more of a heads-up (or a heads-down, rather). Bloodhound has also received a light tap of the nerf stick, with the Eye of the Allfather ability being shortened in duration by one second. You probably haven’t failed to notice that Apex Legends reached 25 million players in a mere week – smashing Fortnite’s record. These are the best gaming PCs of 2019Via Polygon http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/1mKCpbB3Hq4

Part of the Mobile Industry Awards 2019 powered by TechRadar Pro, the Mobile Power 50 highlights the most important and influential figures in the UK mobile industry during the past year. Nominations for the 2019 Mobile Power 50 are open now, so it’s time for you to grab your chance to put forward that person you think has really made a difference this year. Nominate your choice for the 2019 Mobile Power 50 here! The winner, recognised with the Mobile Power 50 Person of the Year award, is selected following in-depth interviews with key senior figures across the industry, from operators and retailers, to manufacturers and distributors. We are searching for individuals who inspire their businesses with their values, but also have influence beyond their existing roles, serving as inspiration to the rest of the trade. To make the Mobile Power 50 list, an executive needs to be bold in their leadership and vision, and have exceeded expectations in the different categories we have chosen. Mobile Power 50 Person of the Year - Previous Winners 2018: Marc Allera, CEO, EE and BT Consumer2017: David Dyson, CEO Three UK2016: Sebastian James, Group CEO, Dixons Carphone2015: Sebastian James, Group CEO, Dixons Carphone2014: Andrew Harrison, CEO, Carphone Warehouse2013: Olaf Swantee, CEO, EE2012: Simon Stanford, VP of UK & Ireland telecommunications and networks division, Samsung UK2011: Guy Laurence, CEO, Vodafone UK2010: Tom Alexander, CEO, Everything Everywhere2009: Andrew Harrison, CEO, Carphone Warehouse2008: Kevin Russell, CEO, Three UKAll the nomination details can be found on the Mobile Power 50 website, where you can view all the necessary criteria, as well as all other information on the awards. For more information on the Mobile Power 50, or to get more involved in the Mobile Industry Awards 2019, visit the awards site here. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/c2pysD93Z6Y

For most people, it takes being denied a claim before you actually start checking more carefully what's covered on your insurance policies. The truth is that we should all pay a little more attention. Considering how much modern technology costs, this applies to gadget insurance too. If you're paying for gadget or mobile phone insurance but you're not covered when it matters, you're throwing away money. So if you've already asked the question "does my gadget insurance cover lost gadgets?" then you're on the right path and we're here to help you find the answer. Insurance policies vary widely so you need to make sure yours isn't just to cover you for things like damage or theft. Loss is a very common issue and if you're not covered you could end up out of pocket. Apple user? Then don't miss our guide on getting the best iPhone insurance policy Does gadget insurance generally cover lost tech?For the most part, gadget insurance will be there to cover you for things like a dropped phone with a damaged screen. Or perhaps water damage where you've dropped your laptop in a puddle or your earphones in a pint. Mechanical failure outside the warranty period is also usually covered by this type of insurance too. The good news is that most types of gadget insurance will also cover loss and theft when outside the home. But not all. So be sure to check your policy terms to see if loss is covered in your case. Some insurers will have an excess in place for loss that could end up costing you as much as the gadget is worth anyway. Do you really want to be giving the iPhone insurance company £100 to cover a lost iPhone SE you bought three years ago? Another issue to look out for is exclusions. For example, if you leave your phone unattended, or fail to report the loss or theft - in some cases within as little as 12 hours - then you could invalidate the policy. That said, there are some better policies that not only cover you, without an excess charge, but also send you a replacement phone to tide you over. If you think you're getting your gadget insurance on the cheap, chances are there is going to be a catch. So always check what's covered. What about lost laptops and cameras?Since laptops and cameras cost more than the average phone or smartwatch, it's important to check that any policy you have taken out has the laptop or camera's value noted. Lots of policies will cover you for most PCs and snappers but for some higher priced tech you may need to check you're covered. Does home insurance cover my lost gadget? Home insurance does usually let you add your tech gadgets to the policy up to a certain value per item - generally up to around £2,000. The issue is they nearly always apply to inside the home only, so when you leave the house you're not covered. That makes separate gadget insurance for loss much more pertinent. You can read more about tech and home insurance in our dedicated advice page. How much does gadget insurance cost? Gadget insurance varies in price widely depending on what you're covering, how much cover you need and even how you want to pay. That's why we recommend that you check out the best gadget insurance deals to find the right one for you. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/IspUu_Kn4yI

Online dating may have long shed its stigma, and practically everyone you know has probably swiped potential dates on Tinder. However, online dating can still be a cesspit of crushing anxiety, as you try to make yourself as Instagram-presentable as your recent photo library will allow. And that’s before you even have to deal with rejection, indifference, or fending off unwanted creeps who won’t stop messaging you. You might think cutting through the hoops and meeting people IRL might be better, but these are also a mixed bag. I mean, would you normally hang out in this pretentious wine bar? Is a stranger on the Internet really worse than talking to a stranger you probably have nothing in common with? During these multiple forced meet-cutes, you’re not really sure whether to make idle small talk or ask the ‘big questions’. Suffice to say, I have a lot of scepticism with dating, and am about ready to quietly accept dying alone. Nonetheless, when a new dating event comes along that lets you go and play video games, it means I have at least one reason to check it out. ‘Ready Player Two’ comes from organisers Joypad Bar – London-based retro gaming party specialists with a track record for putting on events like club nights in trendy Hackney warehouses, trashy film screenings or burlesque shows, all of which also happen to let you play video games. To that end, their latest venture is essentially speed-dating, where you also happen to play video games with each other. Beer goggles: why your local pub could be the future of virtual realityPass the controllerhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7uHqNVgH35aMLSV9JAEssG.jpg Ready, set, date. Image Credit: Alan Wen Ready Player Two works much like any other speed-dating event. In a basement bar located just off King’s Cross Station, you’ve got about a dozen men and a dozen women getting to know each other for five minutes at a time. But instead of facing each other awkwardly, you’re both actually facing a CRT monitor, controller in hand, playing through games of yesteryear on a good old-fashioned Mega Drive, SNES, N64 or Gamecube consoles – none of that emulation malarkey. If nostalgia is a romanticised view of the past, doesn’t that make retro video games romantic by association? Aside from the fact you have to sit together to play old games, Joypad director George Swain highlights the technical merits of retro games for speed dating. “You can just pick them up and play them straight away,” he says. “You can start a race in Mario Kart on the N64 in 8 button presses. On the Switch, it’s something like 28 button presses. It’s just practically better.” The event does however take a rather traditionalist structure, where the women stayed seated while the men move around at the sound of a ringing bell. It’s a slight imbalance, given that the men get to sample a whole range of retro gaming while the women are stuck with one the whole evening almost like a booth attendant - the upside is they have chosen their game in advance (they can also opt to swap the cartridge or disc if they get bored). Love Karthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSkTR9oEpwATPV275BRty9.jpg Roses are red, shells are blue... Mario Kart was a popular choice for the night’s gamer-daters, as was Smash Bros – and there was something charming about getting to play different iterations of these games in one evening (Nintendo consoles were certainly in the majority too). But it was also a chance to replay some obscurities like Duck Hunt (light guns, remember those?) or unusual ports like the hideous Atari 2600 version of Donkey Kong. Rather than going through the tedium of asking what someone’s into, it felt refreshing having one date nerding out over Star Wars: Rogue Leader on the Gamecube, or another making their choice of Street Fighter III: Third Strike a fun talking point. Not that anyone’s keeping a tab of gamer credentials. “I’ve always had a slight distaste for the term ‘gamer’,” says Swain. “It doesn’t really have an equivalent in any other media, and I don’t think it has a place anymore in the sphere of people who enjoy video games.” Indeed, the dates I spoke to all had different relations to games, from those who haven’t picked up a controller since their school days to a few who still actively play the latest releases, while one single parent mentions how her kid ropes her in for the odd session of Fortnite. Regardless of experience, an interest in retro games simply puts everyone on an equal footing. “It gives you a talking point,” says Swain. “It’s not really interesting to talk to someone and go, ‘Oh, I got this on at the minute,’ or ‘I was playing this last week’. But say, ‘Oh, I remember when this came out’, and you can talk about that time of your life, maybe you went to similar places or did similar things – it’s a way to just connect in a broader way.” Two's companieshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y7FvM2mKbGA97Awiciv2tG.jpg Image Credit: Alan Wen Activity-based dating events aren’t exactly a novelty. Dating company Smudged Lipstick, who Joypad has collaborated with for ‘Ready Player Two’, actually puts on many different types of events every month, from Jenga to life-drawing classes to escape room events. Basically, they’re interested in more than “just sitting across someone in a speed-dating scenario,” says founder Jordi Sinclair. “We do all kinds of weird stuff that’s going to challenge people to get out of their comfort zone.” It’s a bit ironic that a company with an ethos on getting people away from staring at screens and improving communication and body language would get involved in an event where guests are basically staring at screens most of the time. But ‘Ready Player Two’ turns out to be a good match for both organisers: it really is about having fun first, meeting someone second. “We’re not going to tell you you’re going to meet ‘the one’, or ‘love is just around the corner’,” says Sinclair. “We’re just letting people relax and not feel like it’s a dating event. You just walk in, play a game, have a laugh, and just organically get to know each other.” Even if it turns out trying to beat someone at Mario Kart or Street Fighter and having a conversation at the same time is trickier than it sounds, the point was it didn’t really matter. There wasn’t any particular pressure to put a tick against someone’s name at the end of the night, so long as you had fun. “Dating’s always going to be dating. We just do what we can to make it easier,” says Swain. “The worst thing you can say about this event is you came and spent a couple hours playing video games with people. You’re not going to have a bad time doing that.” Best videogames to play with your partner this Valentine's Dayhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/WKMlAt0Wpqs

From simple snappers for beginners to high-end powerhouses, here are the best compact cameras you can buy right now. Compact cameras and the compact camera market have changed considerably over the last few years. Smartphones, with their ever-improving cameras, have decimated budget models and as a result camera manufacturers have concentrated on putting more advanced features into compact cameras to make them more attractive than ever before. Compared to compact cameras of old, manufacturers are now tending to design models based around physically larger sensors than used to be the norm. The result of this change is that you're now going to get significantly better image quality than even the best smartphone. In some cases, the sensors in some high-end compact cameras can rival DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The wide variety of different compact cameras means there's a wealth of choice out there to pretty much suit all photographic needs and budgets. There are small compact cameras that can slip in a pocket yet have huge zoom ranges, and large bridge cameras that look like DSLRs, but have a large, fixed zoom lens and lots of automated easy-to-use options (though don't expect DSLR-rivalling image quality). That's not forgetting waterproof options and high-end models that are a great alternative to a DSLR or mirrorless camera should you want something a bit more portable. If you need a bit more help figuring out what kind of camera you need, then your best place to start is by reading this article: What camera should I buy? Otherwise, read on to find out our pick of the best compact cameras you can buy right now. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rL4txv9GRFQ9KwZUQotcGS.jpg Before we take a look at our pick of the compact cameras out there today, we wanted to highlight a great value option. Sony's latest camera in its RX100 line, the RX100 VI, is one of our favourite compact cameras right now, but there's no getting away from the fact that it's a pricey option. The good news is that all of the previous generation models are still available at much more tempting prices. Sitting in the middle of this is the RX100 III and while it might not offer some of the latest features it's still a great compact at a bargain price. The large 1.0-inch sensor delivers excellent levels of detail, with the broad and fast range of the zoom lens making it a versatile travelling companion. There's also a built-in pop-up viewfinder and a tilting screen (though its not touch-sensitive). Take into account the sleek, premium finish and it all adds up to a great compact camera at a great price. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg Best compact cameras in 2019http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QYHzzzTAp7H8AFFFKasR9G.jpg It may be one of the more expensive options here and it's not a compact for everyone, but if you're after a high-quality camera, you're not going to be disappointed with the fabulous X100F. Everything about it oozes class. Unlike a lot of compacts here, it has a fixed lens as opposed to a zoom, but this 35mm equivalent f/2.0 lens is paired with a DSLR-sized 24.3MP APS-C sensor that delivers cracking results. There's also the tactile external controls and clever hybrid viewfinder - you have the option of electronic and optical views make it a joy to shoot with. You'll need some photo knowledge to get the best from it, but the X100F is an exquisite camera that you'll cherish if you take the plunge. Read our in-depth Fujifilm X100F review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ezZgXPNdGXnwQDTy7hGTZ.jpg Panasonic invented the travel-zoom camera genre - compact cameras that you can fit in a pocket but that have long zoom lenses built-in. Despite strong competition, the ZS range (known as TZ outside the US) has continued to dominate sales, and it looks set to continue this with the brilliant Lumix ZS200 (called TZ200 outside the US). As we first saw with the Lumix ZS100 / TZ100, Panasonic has been able to keep the camera body about the same size as earlier ZS-series cameras but squeeze a much larger 1-inch sensor into the camera to deliver much better image quality. The zoom lens isn't quite so extensive as some, but the versatile 15x zoom should be more than enough for most users, while you also get (an admittedly small) electronic viewfinder, 4K video and a great touchscreen interface. If you're looking for a neat all-in-one compact camera that delivers great images, this is it. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JBASxCzm3ZeRXZbZcZMr4.jpg If you're looking for a powerful all-in-one bridge camera, then the RX10 IV from Sony is the best there is. You'll pay a premium for that performance, but when you look at what else is out there for the same price, the RX10 IV is virtually in a league of its own. Featuring a huge 24-600mm f/2.4-4 zoom lens, the RX10 IV builds on the RX10 III with an overhauled AF system that now does justice to the rest of the camera, while the 1-inch, 20.1MP sensor is capable of achieving excellent levels of detail. Handling is very polished, feeling like a DSLR in the hand and complemented by a large and bright electronic viewfinder. That's not forgetting the ability to capture video in 4K and shoot at up to 24fps. Impressive stuff. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qe56zb4zMgyuRjmUKgvUcP.jpg While there's now a decent selection of premium 1.0-inch sensor compact cameras to choose from, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II sets itself apart thanks to its dinky proportions and streamlined controls. The highly pocketable dimensions do mean there are sacrifices to be made, with the PowerShot G9 X Mark II featuring a relatively short focal length zoom lens. However, if you're looking for a neat compact camera that can produce vastly superior images to your smartphone, and has decent connectivity options and simple-to-use controls, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is an excellent choice. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mWC7hZ3R2u9zQNKN5VFQKm.jpg While the 24-75mm zoom lens is modest for a compact, don't discount the Lumix LX100 II if you're looking for a versatile compact that delivers great images. Not only does the lens have a fast variable maximum aperture of f/1.7-2.8, but the multi-aspect ratio 17MP Micro Four Thirds sensor means it delivers some of the best images you're likely to see from a compact camera. There's also a nifty built-in electronic viewfinder, large touchscreen (though it doesn't pull away from the body unfortunately), 4K video and a decent array of body-mounted controls. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix LX100 II reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qUNuFWMm9cQp3uXajZ9vQN.jpg Sony's original RX100 was a landmark camera that fused a 1-inch sensor in a compact, metal body with the controls and image quality demanded by enthusiasts. The RX100 VI goes several steps further, though, with a 'stacked' sensor design for high-speed data capture. This means it can shoot 4K video, amazing 40x slow motion and still images at 24fps in continuous burst mode. That's not forgetting the neat little built-in electronic viewfinder that its rivals lack, while this sixth generation model now packs an impressive 24-200mm zoom lens. It's a pricey option and does have its quirks, but if you're looking for a versatile, pocket-sized compact with a quality zoom lens, you won't be disappointed. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5VzbKYFkuK8kS7tMQvkHHn.jpg This trend towards bigger sensors shows up in the Panasonic Lumix FZ2000 (known as the FZ2500 in the US). Bridge cameras are very popular because they offer a colossal zoom range at a modest cost. To design a big zoom, though, the makers have to use a tiny sensor – and here Panasonic took the wise choice to sacrifice zoom range for better quality. The Panasonic FZ2000 uses a 1-inch sensor, and while the zoom tops out at 480mm equivalent, which is relatively short for a bridge camera, that's still plenty for all but the most extreme everyday use. We love the FZ2000 because it delivers both image quality and zoom range - if you're looking for something a bit cheaper, the older FZ1000 is still available. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix FZ2000 / FZ2500 reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wV7qMkK4zQS3DMWyYrHcVe.jpg Keen photographers usually go for a DSLR or mirrorless camera, but they also want something that will slip in a pocket for those days when the big camera needs to stay at home. Usually, that means putting up with a smaller sensor – but not this time. Somehow, Canon has shoehorned a DSLR-sized APS-C sensor into a compact camera body. There's also a built-in electronic viewfinder and refined touchscreen interface. The zoom range is a bit modest at 24-72mm, but there's nothing else quite like it. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sbqxYFR2xBEqpkuhupPmJE.jpg Waterproof down to 15m, the Tough TG-5 is also crushproof to 100kg and drop-proof from 2.1m. It can even be used in temperatures as low as -10°C. If you want a rugged, go-anywhere camera, this is it. Olympus has taken the unusual step of actually dropping the pixel count from 16MP on the TG-4 to 12MP on the TG-5 for a better high ISO performance. Add in raw file support and this makes image quality that bit better than its predecessor, while it can shoot 4K video at 30p or high speed footage at 120p in Full HD. Our pick of the waterproof bunch of compacts. Read our in-depth Olympus Tough TG-5 reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vUzX5zwq2XM6AMMZ8y6Eyk.jpg If you're wanting a compact camera that can do a better job than your smartphone the WX220 ticks a lot of boxes, especially when you consider the extra flexibility offered by the 10x optical zoom, running from 25-250mm. Images are bright and punchy, with decent detail – ideal for sharing online or printing at typical sizes – while it's nice to see Wi-Fi connectivity included as well. The 2.7-inch screen is a little on the small side, but that does help to keep the dimensions of the camera to a pocket-friendly size. The WX220 may not have lots of bells and whistles, but what it does do, it does well. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot WX220 reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyYK5qmxghsTkZPPmJ3DbK.jpg Best bridge cameraBest travel cameraBest cheap cameraBest action cameraBest waterproof cameraBest cameraBest DSLRBest mirrorless camerahttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/LitECKJMH7c

UPDATE: The new comedy series Russian Doll, starring Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) has been added to our list of the top trending shows on Netflix Australia – find out more about it below! Since its arrival on Australian shores, we've enjoyed unfettered access to all of Netflix's critically-lauded original shows. Not only that, users also have access to a wealth of other licensed material. If you're like us, you spend a good deal of your time Netflixing. Sure, Netflix also streams movies, but its television output is perhaps the reason most people have signed up for an account. There's nothing quite like firing up Netflix and binge-watching a series at your own pace. Getting instant access to entire seasons of Stranger Things from day one is half the appeal. This is why we've created the TechRadar guide to the best shows on Netflix Australia right now (in no particular order). We'll keep this best TV show list constantly updated with the latest television shows that you should be watching on Netflix in Australia and also tell you why. The best VPN for Netflix 2019The best new TV series on Netflix AustraliaOf course, the list includes Netflix Australia classics like Stranger Things, House of Cards, Making a Murderer, Black Mirror, Narcos and BoJack Horseman, but there's so much more to binge on the service than the well-known titles. We’ve selected more than 60 great series worth watching over the following pages, but if you've watched 'em all already you can also find out what's new on Netflix this month right here, or cut to the chase with our quick picks for the top trending shows on Netflix right now. The following list charts the best shows that are currently trending right now on Netflix Australia. For our complete list of shows, which has been separated into genre, continue on to the next page or select your preferred genre from the drop-down list above! 1. Russian Dollhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q6qy4Xy96tMEhDU5o9YLcL.jpg Credit: Netflix With its Groundhog Day-esque premise, Russian Doll sees Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) forced to relive her 36th birthday party over and over again. Though she's killed repeatedly, there's seemingly no end in sight for Nadia's inescapable night, leading her to question her own sanity as she tries to find a way out. Funny and fast-paced, Russian Doll is ideal for viewers looking for something short and sweet to watch, with each episode leaving you wanting more. Details: 1 season, 8 episodes per season, 25 minutes per episode 2. Tidying Up with Marie KondoA global sensation, the new Netflix Original series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo is inspiring people from all walks of life to de-clutter their home environments. Each episode, Japanese 'tidy guru' Mari Kondo is invites home owners to go through all of their belongings, keeping only those which "spark joy" within them. Kondo then teaches everyone in the home how to more efficiently store their clothes and possessions, drastically reducing the amount of space they take up in the process. If you fear that you're becoming a bit of a hoarder, this show should steer you back on track. Details: 1 season, 8 episodes per season, 35-44 minutes per episode 3. Marvel's The PunisherAfter a polarising first season, The Punisher is back his second (and possibly final) outing. Having already killed everyone involved in his family's death, Frank's attempts to lay low in season one are interrupted when he is dragged into a military conspiracy that he may or may not have been involved in. For season two, Frank is set to deal his own brand of justice in an all new adventure. Unfortunately, it appears the ghost of last season's big villain is back to haunt him. Though it can be slow-paced at times (please Netflix/Marvel, look up the phrase 'cut to the chase'), it is nonetheless a powerful and violent show that isn't afraid to deal with some heavy topics. As a study on the effects of PTSD, The Punisher is surprisingly poignant. It may not hit the heights of Daredevil or Jessica Jones, but The Punisher still makes for a welcome addition to Marvel's television landscape. Details: 2 seasons, 13 episodes per season, 55 minutes per episode 4. The Innocent ManBased on John Grisham's book 'The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town', Netflix's latest Original docu-series is sure to become a new obsession for true crime aficionados. The Innocent Man tells the gripping (and baffling) story of Ron Williamson, a man who has been imprisoned since 1988 and has sat on Oklahoma's death row for 11 years for a heinous murder that experts believe he couldn't possibly have committed. The problem is, his taped confession is impossible to ignore. Has Williamson been thrown under the bus by dodgy police and prosecutors? Check out the trailer below. Details: 1 season, 6 episodes per season, 48 minutes per episode 5. Narcos: MexicoWith its latest season, Netflix's hit series Narcos has left Colombia behind and spun off into a different story exploring the Mexican drug trade. While it occasionally crosses over into the world of Pablo Escobar and the Cali Cartel, Narcos: Mexico is its own story, following the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel, led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo (Diego Luna). Meanwhile, American DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena (Michael Peña) relocates his family to the city in order to track the cartel, expecting to investigate a bunch of disorganised traffickers. Unfortunately, he gets more than he bargained for with Gallardo, whose ambition sees him build an unrivalled Mexican drug empire. Once again based on a true story, Narco: Mexico is just as riveting as the show's previous seasons, only with an entirely different Mexican flavour. Also, you don't need to have seen the previous seasons to enjoy this one. Check out the trailer below. Details: 4 seasons, 10 episodes per season, 60 minutes per episode 6. The Haunting of Hill HouseLoosely based on the 1959 gothic horror novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House follows seven members of the Crain family who are forever traumatised by their brief time living at an old mansion in 1992. From the show's title, you've probably surmised that the house is haunted, however, these particular ghosts will continue to haunt the Crain children well into adulthood – no matter where they live. Regularly flicking back and forth between the present and past, The Haunting of Hill House gets under your skin slowly, gradually revealing the escalation of horror that led the family to be as fractured as it is today. As chilling as The Haunting of Hill House is, it's the family drama aspect that resonates most. That said, you'll probably want to sleep with the lights on after binging this is one. If you're a fan of films like The Conjuring, It and Hereditary, you're going to love this. Details: 1 season, 10 episodes per season, 60-70 minutes per episode 7. Chilling Adventures of SabrinaForget the '90s TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, because aside from sharing character names, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is an entirely different beast. Darker and scarier than that family-friendly take, Netflix's version of the classic Archie Comics character owes a lot more to creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's recent comic series of the same name. Dealing head on with Satanism, demons and other dark subject matter, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina makes for a perfect companion to Riverdale (also from Aguirre-Sacasa), which tends to dabble in death and mystery, too. Of course, the show is quite fun, too, with a terrific performances from Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) as Sabrina, Lucy Davis (Wonder Woman) as Aunt Hilda and Australia's own Miranda Otto (Return of the King) as Aunt Zelda. Spooky and clever, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina positively ghoulish fun. Details: 1 season, 10 episodes per season (plus one holiday special), 60 minutes per episode 8. Marvel's DaredevilWhen Marvel revealed that it would be creating several Netflix shows tied directly into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fanboys (like me) were over the moon. The fact that it would start by bringing Daredevil back to life (Evanescence pun completely intentional) after the much-maligned Ben Affleck film was more than we could have ever hoped for. This isn't some low-level player – Daredevil is a genuine fan favourite. And if you ask us, 'The Man Without Fear' is probably better suited to being the star of a series rather than another movie – especially as he'll eventually team up with Netflix's other Marvel heroes Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage in the Netflix miniseries, The Defenders. Though the series kicked off with a bang in the first season, Marvel matched it with its second season, which also included The Punisher and Elektra. In season 3, Matt Murdock has gone back to basics, returning to his old black costume and devoting himself entirely to being Daredevil. He'll have to take on Kingpin once again, as well as his comic arch-nemesis, Bullseye. Details: 3 seasons, 13 episodes per season, 50 minutes per episode 9. RiverdaleSet aside any pre-conceived notions that you might have about a 'sexy Archie' series and get ready for one of the most addictive new shows of the moment with Riverdale. First things first — this ain't your grandpappy's Archie show. A modern day re-imagining of the beloved comics franchise that has spanned almost eight decades, this Twin Peaks-inspired version of Riverdale is fraught with murder, deception and small town scandal. Famous characters like Jughead, Veronica, Betty and even Josie and the Pussycats are all present and accounted for, only with a decidedly millennial twist. The first season followed the murder of star quarterback (and most popular kid in school) Jason Blossom, and the mystery surrounding it. This was followed by the arrival of a Zodiac-style serial killer who terrorised Riverdale from behind a black hood. Now, Archie must prove his innocence after last season's shocking cliffhanger ending. With new episodes fast-tracked from the US every Thursday, your only problem will the seven day wait between episodes. Check out the season 2 recap below. Details: 3 seasons, 13-22 episodes per season, 42 minutes per episode 10. BodyguardWar veteran David Budd (Richard Madden, aka Robb Stark from Game of Thrones) works for the London’s Metropolitan Police. While travelling on a train with his kids, Budd is forced to lead police negotiations with a suicide bomber. He then gets assigned as the principal protection officer to UK’s Home Secretary (Keeley Hawes) and the twists and turns in this six-part series begin to unfurl. Each minute keeps you at the edge of your seat – every time you think you’ve figured something out, you’re proven wrong. Not only is the show gripping, it portrays today’s tense times extremely well. The Brits do police procedurals better than most, and this drama is no exception – in fact we think it’s the best BBC production in a while. The script shines through in the cast's perfectly restraint acting, and the plot is full of intrigue and suspense that will probably make your brain hurt – a must-watch in our books. Details: 1 season, 6 episodes per season, 60-75 minutes per episode Want to know more about Netflix's take on binging? Watch our very own Jon Porter live on the couch discussing his time at Netflix HQ! The best TV shows on Foxtel NowThe best TV shows on StanThe best movies on NetflixThe best movies on StanWanting to watch from abroad? Then you need the best Netflix VPN BoJack Horsemanhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kbs8ZxMGdNTkRv6UT8pa9U.gif Credit: Netflix The best way to approach BoJack Horseman is to let it slowly grow on you. Chances are you won't be blown away by it from the first episode, but once you get hip to its rhythm, you'll likely find it to be one of the best animated comedy shows since Bob's Burgers (only with a lot more depth). Will Arnett voices BoJack, a washed-up '90s sitcom star who spends his days being bitter about his failures alongside his perpetual houseguest, Todd (Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul). Things get complicated when his cat girlfriend and agent Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris) hires ghost writer Diane (Alison Brie) to pen BoJack's memoir. Filled with hilarious characters that could only exist in drawing-form, BoJack Horseman is a real winner. Now back for its fifth season, BoJack finds himself leading a terrible new cop show for a television channel that shouldn't exist. Meanwhile, Diane finds herself on a spiritual journey after her break up with Mr. Peanutbutter. Details: 5 seasons, 12 episodes per season, 25 minutes per episode GLOWhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aLkAWJR5E923RBMq6DExbh.jpg Credit: Netflix From the makers of Orange is the New Black comes GLOW, a show based on a real-life all-women wrestling league that existed in the '80s. Why's it called GLOW? It stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, that's why! The show stars Alison Brie (Community) as an aspiring actress who auditions for the wrestling gig after being fed up with the lack of meaty female roles in Hollywood. Here, she can be a fierce warrior, one who is in charge of her own destiny and gets to play opposite other strong women. Like Orange is the New Black, GLOW is a show that masterfully balances comedy and drama. In its second season, we follow the ladies as they try to keep the show on the air — we can only hope that Netflix's GLOW gets as many seasons as its real-life counterpart. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPBHbxSbwW5Vvuzq54AQj5.jpg Credit: Netflix Someone escaping from a Domesday cult shouldn't be a recipe for comedy but Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt manages to squeeze the funny out of this premise. Created by Tina Fey and starring Ellie Kemper as the title character, the show sparkles with wit and lands on the right side of kooky. Best of all, the first half of the show's 4th (and unfortunately final) season has just landed and is fizzing with the same energy of the three seasons (we especially love the 'Making a Murderer' parody episode). If you're a fan of shows like Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock, you're pretty much guaranteed to love Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Seasons on Netflix: 4 Santa Clarita Diethttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uEmyuXcooBR84MHdjh4eBJ.jpg Credit: Netflix Like a cross between Modern Family and The Walking Dead (with a spattering of Dexter thrown in for good measure), Santa Clarita Diet is a hilariously gory Netflix Original series that sees suburban mum Sheila (Drew Barrymore) suddenly acquire an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Though shocked at first, Sheila's loyal husband Joel (Timothy Olyphant) and daughter Abby (Liv Hewson) are determined to keep this family together, even if it means covering up a number of murders... Seasons on Netflix: 2 The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHalehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xiTy4HQSTo9KMbXsoUuap7.jpg Credit: Netflix Rising to prominence with the hilarious clip show The Soup before hitting it big as an actor on Community, Joel McHale has returned to the green screen once again to offer his unique brand of biting, sarcastic commentary on the ridiculous world of reality television. Featuring plenty of celebrity guest stars and more one liners than any reasonable person could possibly keep track of, The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale is the perfect way to cap off the week. Originally presented as a weekly series (unusual for a proper Netflix Original), The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale is returning shortly with a whole batch of binge-worthy episodes. We can't wait! Seasons on Netflix: 2 Everything Sucks!http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U9XTauBLFLUtsLChkmat2Y.jpg Credit: Netflix Don't be put off by its twee trailers and the 1990s nostalgia-bait that lies therein — Everything Sucks! is actually a very endearing series that follows a group of young high schoolers (and their parents) as they struggle with new found feelings of love. It's the first day of high school for Luke (Jahi Di'Allo Winston) and his geeky friends, and the boys immediately meet Kate (Peyton Kennedy), the principal's daughter, in AV Club. Luke falls for her right away, but there's one problem — Kate is starting to realise that she actually likes girls. Meanwhile, Kate's widower dad (Patch Darragh) and Luke's single mother (Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako) have started a secret relationship, and it's only a matter of time before everything blows up in their faces. Funny and surprisingly heartfelt, Everything Sucks! is much more than a '90s-set Freaks and Geeks clone. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The End of the F***ing Worldhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjYBjVULU6DhvJJNkfccJ5.jpg Credit: Netflix This eight-part British series feels like a cross between Thelma and Louise and True Romance, with its two young protagonists on the lam after running away from home and accidentally killing someone. James (Alex Lawther) is a prospective teenage psychopath looking for his first person to kill. Enter Alyssa (Jessica Barden), a girl from his class who wants out of her horrible home life. With the two now a couple and on the run, will James satisfy his bloodlust by killing his new girlfriend? Or will she warm his black heart? Pitch-black in its humour and surprisingly sweet, The End of the F***ing World is one for those who like their entertainment with an edge. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The Good Placehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9GKyS46AQ3YkRyRe9KokaA.jpg Credit: Netflix A hilarious and refreshing comedy series, The Good Place sees Eleanor (Kristen Bell) arrive in a Heaven-like afterlife only to be greeted by Michael (Ted Danson), architect of what is known as 'The Good Place'. This beautiful neighbourhood is meant to be a reward for living an upstanding life. The problem is, she totally doesn't belong there, and now Eleanor must hide her wrongdoings, lest she be sent to The Bad Place instead. Witty and full of terrific one-liners, The Good Place is a delightful show with some unexpected twists and turns to keep you on your toes. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camphttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pDaSPDHPXhYcBS3we7hYYX.jpg Credit: Netflix Reviled on initial release and then rediscovered as a cult classic, the 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer is the kind of satirical comedy that leaves most people scratching their heads. Those in the know, however, see it as an absolutely pitch-perfect, gobsmackingly hilarious spoof of the summer camp movies of the late '70s and early '80s. Many of the actors in the original film went on to become huge stars (Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler), so it should be considered a minor miracle that all of these people were wrangled back almost 15 years later to star in a prequel series for Netflix. If you haven't seen the original movie, you might want to stream it on Netflix before watching the show, but if you have seen it and love it like we do, you'll be over the moon with Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Laterhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9EpFvjzretBuYXxCTJkXJ3.jpg Credit: Netflix If you've seen and are a fan of David Wain and Michael Showalter's hilarious film Wet Hot American Summer (WHAS), then you've surely watched its Netflix Original prequel series, WHAS: First Day of Camp (also on our list of the best shows on Netflix Australia). Hilariously taking place during the same summer of 1981 (despite a cast that's obviously aged by 15 years), the series hit every comedic note that made the film a cult favourite. Now, a sequel series has been made that sees our beloved characters return to Camp Firewood ten years after the events of the film and first series. Set in 1991, the show gets a lot of comedic mileage out of its new era, and sees most of its original cast return in some form or another (Bradley Cooper is unfortunately absent, though Adam Scott does a good job of filling his shoes). If you've ever wondered what these ridiculous characters might be like as adults, this is a series you must watch. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Mystery Science Theater 3000http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wNEoShsTrWRxpYhr35T8X5.jpg Credit: Netflix Ever spent an evening with friends watching bad movies and cracking jokes at their expense? If that's you, you're going to love Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). Based on a flimsy premise involving a scientific experiment by Gizmonic Institute, the show's lovably homemade sci-fi angle is just an excuse to have comedian Jonah Ray hang out with a bunch of wise-cracking robots named Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow as they relentlessly mock utterly terrible movies. The new Netflix version is actually a remake of an American cult favourite from the '80s and '90s and each episode will actually give you an entire movie to cringe and laugh through. A second season has now arrived on the service, dubbed The Gauntlet, which challenges viewers to sit through six more terrible movies in one sitting! Charming, funny and endlessly entertaining, MST3K is bound to capture a whole new generation of fans. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Brooklyn Nine-Ninehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CaDKycFwvTjFhTtTfh5VRc.jpg Credit: NBC One of the funniest shows to hit TV in years, Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg as an immature goofball who also happens to also be a brilliant NYPD detective. The show revolves around the many cases (and shenanigans) that Samberg and his equally hilarious co-stars get wrapped up in under the watchful eye of their stern Captain. Quick-witted and full of heart, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a new comedy classic. Seasons on Netflix: 4 Master of Nonehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U9fnr6CriAQ2HL5oHXrXDQ.jpg Credit: Netflix One of the freshest and most enjoyable shows Netflix has put out to date, the semi-autobiographical Master of None sees comedian Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) play Dev, a character much like himself who is trying to navigate his family, friends, acting career and love life in New York City. Hilarious and thoughtful, Master of None gives Dev the opportunity to reflect on difficult subjects like like racism and misogyny in a way that's warm, funny and eye-opening – no easy feat! Master of None also has an amazing soundtrack, and some wonderful supporting turns from Noël Wells, Eric Wareheim, Kelvin Yu and Ansari's own scene-stealing parents, Shoukath and Fatima. Seasons available on Netflix: 2 Toast of Londonhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hGAPvRKd7Vac9PWZHgrJbj.jpg Credit: Channel 4 One of the funniest comedians to come out of Britain in years, Matt Berry (The Might Boosh, The IT Crowd, Snuff Box) is back with another pompous blowhard character that's entirely in his much-perfected wheelhouse. In Toast of London, Berry plays Steven Toast, an eccentric, washed-up actor whose antics off the stage are almost as insufferable as the ones on it (when he can actually find a worthwhile gig, that is). To make matters worse, Toast is surrounded by a number of comically-named characters who are just as aberrant as he is. Will Toast ever catch a break? A single episode of the show will probably be enough to answer that one... Seasons on Netflix: 3 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fVHCs4iWQT9PjCCmCzmSEP.jpg Credit: NBC Before he was a global superstar, Will Smith was the frontman for the late '80s/early '90s hip hop duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. With a winning sense of personality and infectious hits like 'Parents Just Don't Understand', Smith took his performing talents and turned to acting by starring in the family sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Playing a fictionalised version of himself, Smith moves in with his stuffy high society Aunt and Uncle's family in the posh suburb of Bel-Air. Before long, his crazy persona turns the entire family's dynamic on its head, bringing a sense of much needed humour into their lives. A classic series with one of the best and most memorable theme songs of all time, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is as fresh and funny now as it was 20-odd years ago. Now, sing it with us: "In West Philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days..." Seasons on Netflix: 6 Queer Eyehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HoZcSAVbEpAocqYNkfPfiF.jpg Credit: Netflix Queer Eye is back! Taking over from where the original Fab Five left off, the new team has been put together with the same ultimate mission: to remodel individuals into the best possible version of themselves, whether it be their wardrobe, living arrangements, grooming, diet or even their confidence. We know, makeover shows are usually pretty lame, but this one is fantastic in the way that the guys really get to the emotional heart of each subject they undertake. Often, there's a reason these men (and for the first time, a woman) have let themselves go or have put up defensive walls against the outside world. Because the Fab Five really seem to care about them, it becomes incredibly rewarding to watch them go from unhappy to full of life. Chances are you'll cry at least once per episode. Details: 2 seasons, 8 episodes per season, 45 minutes per episode Making a Murdererhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pHd3SyjKN86AnTZsYkscBA.jpg Credit: Netflix True crime stories are so hot right now, evidenced by the immense popularity of the podcast Serial and HBO's The Jinx. Netflix's original series Making A Murderer however, is probably the hottest of them all, documenting and recounting the trials of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, two working-class Americans accused of the murder of 23-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach. Over the first season's 10 episodes, the show exposes the failings of the Wisconsin justice system in blood-boiling detail. Having spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Steven Avery is exonerated based on new DNA evidence. However, shortly after his release, he becomes the prime suspect in Halbach's murder, and Avery is put through the ringer once again by law enforcement figures that seem to have it out for him. What follows is an anger-inducing sequence of events that involve forced confessions, unconvincing (and possibly planted) evidence, dodgy lawyers and a complete presumption of guilt from almost everyone involved. Years later, as Avery and Dassey continue to sit in prison, the appeals process continues in Making A Murderer: Part 2, which covers each attempt to free the pair in great detail. Compelling, infuriating and tragic, we guarantee you won't be able to stop watching Making a Murderer once you've started. Details: 2 seasons, 10 episodes per season, 60-70 minutes per episode Dark Touristhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88mvxMLbdSpWxn3zwQHGqD.jpg Credit: Netflix While there's no shortage of traditional travel shows on television these days, the Netflix Original series Dark Tourist takes an entirely different approach by setting its sights on unconventional destinations and frightening, morally-questionable itinerary activities. NZ journalist and documentarian Daniel Farrier embarks a journey across the globe, exploring the world's most confronting tourist spots and larks. From a narco tourism experience that sees him travel around Colombia with Pablo Escobar's number one hitman, to a tour through radioactive Fukushima, Farrier visits the world's most ill-advised tourist attractions so that you don't have to. Seasons on Netflix: 1 American Vandalhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J7CK3FwUtNbyaCNZ8osmFX.jpg Credit: Netflix A note-perfect spoof of the 'true crime docu-series' model that's become all the rage following the success of Making a Murderer and Serial, American Vandal follows the investigation of a fictional crime in which an underachieving high school student is accused of spray painting dicks on every car in his high school's faculty car park. In its second season, which looks to be just as good as the first, the teen-aged documentarians find themselves on a new case, investigating a school-wide pooping-spree masterminded by someone who goes by the name 'The Turd Burglar'. Like any good true crime investigation series, American Vandal is filled with conflicting testimonies, unreliable witnesses, compelling evidence, huge revelations and, of course, moody cinematography. Hilarious and constantly surprising, American Vandal is a must-see for any true crime aficionado. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Car Masters: Rust to Richeshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tSMZDXArij9fWghejrf4RN.jpg Credit: Netflix If you love classic cars, particularly of the American muscle variety, you're going to love the Netflix Original series Car Masters: Rust to Riches. Join the loveable misfits of the Temecula-based auto shop Gotham Garage as they recover rusted-out car bodies from junkyards all over California and restore them way beyond their former glory — with some additional Gotham-style, to boot. From post-apocalyptic Kombi vans to beautifully restored concept cars (like the never officially released Lincoln Futura), the team at Gotham Garage will blow your mind with what they're able to accomplish. As an added twist to the car restoration format, each restored vehicle is eventually traded upwards in an attempt to land a huge six-figure payday that can split amongst the Gotham crew. One episode and you'll be hooked! Seasons on Netflix: 1 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknownhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PbxdLf6tF8JPnXHojL5sKj.jpg Credit: CNN Following his sudden and tragic death, now might be the perfect time to watch Anthony Bourdain's most recent series, Parts Unknown, which has been recently added to Australian Netflix. They say that chefs are like the new rock stars of our time, and if that's the case, the lovably-outspoken celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain was the culinary equivalent of Iggy Pop and Henry Rollins rolled into one charming yet thoughtful dish. In his show Parts Unknown, Bourdain travelled further than ever before, exploring cultures and cuisines that are underrepresented on Television. Unlike most other travel/food programs, Bourdain spends an equal amount of time exploring communities and meeting the locals in an effort to understand their cultures and political landscapes. Witty, eye-opening and extremely thought-provoking, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown is the most accomplished series the late writer and celebrity chef ever made. Seasons on Netflix: 6 Wild Wild Countryhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t6YeUhH8xcUFBy58U8jMKR.jpg Credit: Netflix This six-part documentary series tells the almost-unbelievable story of a utopian cult that was founded by a charismatic Indian guru and went on to build its own city in the Oregon desert. Told using news stories and archival footage from the city’s heyday in combination with present-day interviews with those who were there, the slowly-escalating series jumps from free love to stoushes between cult members and local Oregonians and culminates in attempted assassinations, legal battles, bombings and mass poisonings. It’ll leave you wondering who’s really in the right — and pondering what rules people are willing to break as they attempt to hold on to power. Wild Wild Country is one wild, wild ride. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Stay Herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YYoQLC2fW6vr42VtANDABR.jpg Credit: Netflix A renovation series with a twist, Netflix's Stay Here sees underwhelming Airbnb and short-stay vacation properties transformed by a team of professionals in an effort to maximise their potential and profitability. Over the course of each half hour episode, designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate expert Peter help turn each lacklustre property into a five star experience. Eye opening and addictive, you'll like blow through Stay Here's whole eight episode season in a single weekend. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The Defiant Oneshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L5wqcUM8VDtPDpqmWggBFg.jpg Credit: HBO Charting the rise of one of the world's most successful business partnerships, The Defiant Ones delves into the lives of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre — two men who not only conquered the music industry, but whose famous Beats Electronics brand went on to become a $3 billion player in the tech world with its sale to Apple in 2014. Featuring a huge number of candid interviews from major music industry titans, including Bono, Eminem, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springstein, Gwen Stefani, Trent Reznor and more, this three-part documentary series (which is considered a Netflix Original in Australia despite being made by HBO) is a must-watch for music lovers and people fascinated by those who display an incredible business acumen. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Rapturehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JXuLAfHMBuprSNgWM7Twyn.jpg Credit: Netflix Fans of hip-hop will definitely want to check out Rapture, the new Netflix Original documentary series which spends each episode with a different major player in the rap game, kicking off with Logic and featuring T.I., Just Blaze, 2 Chainz and more over the course of its entire run. in Rapture, the artists themselves are tasked with describing their careers, how they got to where they are, and what kind of cultural legacy they think they'll leave behind. Candid interviews with the artists and the people around them provide an eye-opening insight into a world that's not quite as it seems on the surface. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Ugly Delicioushttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ovhtV6VLSw6Wt2q9xHodSK.jpg Credit: Netflix A documentary series that simultaneously celebrates food while asking why we like it in the first place, Ugly Delicious is a must-watch for any food lover. World-renowned chef David Chang takes us on a culinary journey, exploring the foods we cherish, from pizza to barbecue and everything in between. Rather than just show us the best forms of each dish, Chang's approach is entirely different, looking back at the history and ethnography of each meal and asking us to do away with our food elitism. It's only then that we can open our minds up to the endless possibilities of what food can actually be. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Flint Townhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cSfTdC6gEoDfePMNz64f8K.jpg Credit: Netflix Shot over a two-year period, this gripping Netflix Original documentary series follows police in Flint, Michigan, shining a light on a town that has been crippled by dwindling resources, crumbling infrastructure, violence and a contaminated water supply. A harrowing look at an American city that's been failed by its government, Flint Town shows that many of the issues plaguing communities, and the law enforcement departments tasked with serving and protecting them, aren't as cut-and-dried as they appear on the surface. Flint Town is an eye-opening series that's bound to change the way you look at police and impoverished communities who can't find a way out of their struggles. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The Toys That Made Ushttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dQjuTFnAriHKwbsPhgzWP.jpg Credit: Netflix For people of a certain age, the toys they grew up with would come to define their childhoods. In this 8-part documentary series (only 4 eps are currently available), we get to see how our favourite toys came to be, while also meeting the people responsible for them. Kicking off with Star Wars toys, the show them gives us a glimpse at the surprising origins of Barbie, G.I. Joe and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Now, the second season has arrived, bring new 1-hour episodes about Transformers, Star Trek, Lego and Hello Kitty toys. It's hard to imagine anyone who grew up in the 70s/80s/90s not getting a massive kick out of this. Seasons on Netflix: 2 The Staircasehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mA9uzaXXBm9Rd3ha82rS8b.jpg Credit: Netflix A harrowing true crime series that's as binge-worthy as Making A Murderer (but was actually released long before it), The Staircase follows the real-life murder trial of noted author Michael Peterson for the mysterious death of his second wife Kathleen, who violently lost her life at the bottom of the family home's staircase. While the accused vehemently protests his innocence and (most of) his family stands by him, it isn't the first staircase-based death of a loved one that's taken place in his orbit. Though it appears to be an open and shut case at first, various factors surrounding this second death seem to defy explanation. Was it an accident or was it murder? We promise that your opinion on the matter will flip frequently throughout the original eight-part series, and will continue to do so in the three brand new episodes accompanying it on Netflix. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Hip Hop Evolutionhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grURC4bJzYDdJC3s2PvkRe.jpg Credit: Netflix An incredibly fascinating four-part docu-series charting the birth of hip hop music, Hip Hop Evolution takes us on a trip back to New York City's South Bronx area during the tumultuous early '70s. Beginning with the famous DJ Kool Herc block party that started it all and continuing on to the early days of gangsta rap music in the late '80s, Hip Hop Evolution is an eye-opening examination of all the elements that led to rap music becoming the global phenomenon it is today. Featuring countless interviews with hip hop pioneers, including Africa Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and Kurtis Blow, this Netflix Original series is one of the most entertaining cultural lessons you're ever likely to see. Once you're finished watching this, keep the beat going with Netflix's other brilliant hip hop show, The Get Down. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Chef's Tablehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MdimXKqMuA2iNhsRDJQzBB.jpg Credit: Netflix From the makers of the incredible documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi comes this Netflix Original series that takes us into the lives (and kitchens) of six of the world's most celebrated chefs each season. Get an inside look at the artistry behind the creation of some of the most breathtaking dishes imaginable, and then start to wish you had the unlimited resources required to travel around the world, visiting each of these incredible restaurants. Mouth-watering and awe-inspiring. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Skin Warshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pghwqLrfcCEfqXHWAnyt8F.jpg Credit: GSN / Lifestyle Network Did you know that competitive body painting was a thing? Well, if you didn't, Skin Wars is here to show you what you've been missing out on! Hosted by Rebecca Romijn and featuring RuPaul Charles, Skin Wars pits the world's best body painters against each other for a chance to win a grand prize of $100,000. Contestants are given weekly tasks that involve painting naked models. Need more convincing? Well, the tasks will put their skills for painting and storytelling to the test, with a panel of judges handing out verdicts at the end of each episode. The person who presents the least skin-tillating artwork will be sent packing. Brutal, but hey, war is Hell. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Maniachttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xh8LmHRm6xY4mJGrNRuHVG.jpg Credit: Netflix From director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective) comes Maniac, a sci-fi dramedy that's almost impossible to describe (we'll try our best, though). Set it a retro-futuristic version of New York City (think 'Big Apple' by way of Blade Runner), Maniac follows two troubled individuals (played by Emma Stone and Jonah Hill) who sign up for a mysterious pharmaceutical trial that promises to improve their lives exponentially. Placed in a series of dream-like states, the pair somehow find themselves repeatedly drawn to each other in their shared delusion. Do the two characters share a destiny, or is this just a side-effect of the trial? Featuring beautiful visuals and incredible performances, Maniac is the kind of mind-bending miniseries that deserves your time. Details: 1 season, 10 episodes per season, 26-47 minutes per episode Lost in Spacehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8jsMJGfYRftYaqsajYnVf8.jpg Credit: Netflix Based on the classic 1960s television series (and rather forgettable 1990s film) of the same name, Lost in Space is the latest show to get its own Netflix makeover. The space colonist family Robinson has found itself stranded on a mysterious planet once again, and it's up to them to find a way off that rock and back on course to its actual destination. Darker and more serious in tone than the original series, the new Lost in Space still offers the same sense of wonder, albeit with a new emphasis on survival in a harsh new realm. Visually spectacular. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Altered Carbonhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gsjiktqdnx9m63pXJDSED8.jpg Credit: Netflix Based on the science fiction novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon explores a futuristic world where death has become an inconvenience rather than a permanent state. A human's entire life can be backed up onto a chip in their neck, so when they die, they can move onto to a different body and continue on in another form. But when a wealthy man's chip is destroyed by a would-be assassin (lucky he's rich enough to have a 24-hour satellite backup), he brings Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) out of digital prison after 250 years to solve his murder. Kovacs is the last remaining Envoy, a super soldier who is now tasked with working for the very people he fought a war against. With an epic scope and a visual style influenced by the cyberpunk classic Blade Runner, Altered Carbon is the most epic show that Netflix has produced to date. Seasons of Netflix: 1 Stranger Thingshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JMCriHcGZSegy52MXivDD3.jpg Credit: Netflix Following up its instant-classic first season, Stranger Things season 2 is now streaming on Netflix. Playing like a cross between Stephen King and Steven Spielberg, Stranger Things is a nostalgic and somewhat scary throwback to the classic Amblin films of the '80s. In the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, young boy Will (Noah Schnapp) disappears in the middle of the night without a trace. The very next day, a young girl in a hospital gown appears in town, scared and unable to speak. In true Goonies/Stand By Me-fashion, the girl joins up with Will's buddies in an attempt to track down their missing friend. Also embroiled in the mystery is the young boy's mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder) – a woman who must confront terrifying forces if she has any hope of seeing her son again. Without spoiling the first season for newcomers, Stranger Things 2 picks up a year later and not only introduces some new characters, but also an even bigger and more terrifying threat that must be stopped at all costs! Seasons on Netflix: 2 Star Trek: Discoveryhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GcrBwiJyasCMQTjGLPADyi.jpg Credit: CBS It may take an episode or so to truly get off the ground, but the newest Star Trek TV series delivers all the intergalactic adventuring we could possibly hope for. There's no shortage of action or spectacular visuals here, though the show's creators have balanced it with the series' trademark smarts to provide a truly compelling new entry in the Star Trek canon. The cast, which is led by Sonequa Martin-Green and features the likes of Michelle Yeoh and Jason Isaacs, is extraordinary. We can't wait to see where Star Trek: Discovery takes us in the future. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Screamhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJLcjaMnwPBntxBZGqqFG4.jpg Credit: MTV Many scoffed when it was announced that MTV would be making its own Scream show based on the hit Wes Craven-directed film series of the same name, but that initial cynicism bleeds away once the show sinks its hooks into you. Inspired by the films but in no way connected to them, the show maintains the meta-commentary and slashing action that the Scream name is known for while creating a whole new mythos of its own. Featuring a (mostly) likeable cast, buckets of blood and a central mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end, fans will definitely get a kick out of Scream's small-screen slashing mayhem. The first iteration of the show is done and dusted after two seasons, however, a brand new story will kick off later this year that follows a completely different group of characters. It's also been promised that the classic Ghostface mask will return! Seasons on Netflix: 2 The Expansehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GsJKBGsxx7UGHhirZchP7A.jpg Credit: SyFy Fans of brainy, politically-minded science fiction, like the incredible Battlestar Galactica reboot series, would do well to check out The Expanse, a futuristic series that sees our Solar System colonised by humans. Initially presented in the guise of a cop procedural about a missing person, The Expanse's stakes are quickly raised when a vast political conspiracy becomes apparent that threatens the fate of our galaxy. Starring Thomas Jane, Steven Strait and Shohreh Aghdashloo, The Expanse is a show that takes a little while to warm up to, but once you're hooked, you won't be able to look away. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Black Mirrorhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KWi4SAdzTVNNbgBpUgHhAZ.jpg Credit: Netflix As far as dystopian fiction goes, Black Mirror is up there with the very best. Penned by Charlie Brooker, who before this was disassembling and decimating the news in his show NewsWipe, Black Mirror consists of a handful of caustic tales about the perils of technology, shady governments and human nature as a whole. Not only has Netflix nabbed the original seven episodes of the show to stream, comprising two series and a Christmas special, but it also funded two new seasons. Each standalone episode holds a mirror up to our society in extreme satire, with themes that are not too far from issues facing us all today: social media highs and embarrassing lows, technology going awry and new games that start to feel all-too real. Pitch-black comedy at its absolute darkest, Black Mirror is a must for tech-heads with a wicked sense of humour. Seasons on Netflix: 4 Fireflyhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xMf6deDjHW9hkGALuTYgtA.jpg Credit: 20th Century Fox After he had produced the perfect female lead in Buffy and before he was Hulk smashing with The Avengers, Joss Whedon created a short-run sci-fi series that has spawned not only a massive cult following but, quite astonishingly, a movie. The reason it was such an underground success was because Firefly takes the Star Wars framework of making space messy, where everything is a little rough around the edges – including the crew. It even has its own Han Solo in the form of Nathan Fillion's Malcolm Reynolds. Whedon's witty words permeate the whole of Firefly, which is not so much a space opera but a space rock opera. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Marvel's Iron FIsthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hPeT6TNSadXc6Adj9FWj3m.jpg Credit: Netflix While many Marvel fans found the first season of Netflix's Iron Fist underwhelming, steps have been taken to address the show's issues (the fight scenes, the lead character's personality), leading to a vastly superior second season overall. Danny Rand (Finn Jones), heir to the Rand Industries fortune, returns to New York City after being presumed dead for 15 years. During that time, Danny was being trained by monks, earning himself the title of the Immortal Iron Fist — protector of the mystical (and eternal) hidden city of K'un-Lun. Upon his return, Danny discovers that his company is secretly being controlled by The Hand, an order that has been at war with K'un-Lun for centuries. With the help of martial arts teacher Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick), Danny must use his extremely powerful glowing fist to take down The Hand once and for all. In season 2, must taken down an old compatriot from K'un-Lun who embarks on a murderous rampage across New York. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Marvel's Luke Cagehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2o5yahMRfmFv34hCPdBFDm.jpg Credit: Netflix Netflix has been killing it with its Marvel shows so far, having already launched a number of top-tier shows including Daredevil and Jessica Jones. With Luke Cage, we got a new kind of hero — one who's proud to use to his powers in an effort to represent and protect his community. If you've watched Jessica Jones, you'll already be familiar with this literally unbreakable character, as he played a pivotal role in that show's first season. HIs own series, however, picks up some time after that, with Cage relocating from Hell's Kitchen to Harlem, and finding himself coming to blows with local gangsters. And, now that Luke Cage's second season has arrived on Netflix, it's time for Harlem's hero to once again re-enter our list of trending shows. Expect plenty of intense action with a real hip-hop flair. Unfortunately, Netflix has since cancelled the series after season 2, meaning fans will have to hope for more Luke Cage appearances in Netflix's other Marvel shows. Series on Netflix: 2 Marvel's Jessica Joneshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgZo6wVFk9wWAas5g3Vhxg.jpg Credit: Netflix In retrospect, it would seem impossible for Marvel to surpass its first Netflix Original series, Daredevil, with a show about a hard drinking ex-superhero that's little known outside of comic book circles, but that's pretty much what it's done with Jessica Jones. Though the show doesn't quite reach the action heights of Daredevil, Jessica Jones manages to be even more compelling in terms of story and character. Based on the comic Alias by Brian Michael Bendis, the first season of the show sees private investigator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), bar owner Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and celebrity Trish Walker (Rachael Taylor) do battle with a mind-controlling creep named Kilgrave (David Tennant), whose incredible obsession with Jessica is causing everyone around her to die. The second season follows on from the events of Marvel's The Defenders, and finds Jones delving into her past in order to make sense of her latest case. Dark, violent and quite sexual for a Marvel show, Jessica Jones is required viewing for fans of the MCU. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Black Lightninghttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9hbLyFWYDQpMCRkypeEhym.jpg Credit: The CW Tackling issues of race, crime and violence in his community, the DC Comics character Black Lightning makes an electrifying debut on television. Unlike most other superhero vigilantes, Black Lightning (Cress Williams) is a school principal and family man during the day, juggling a rocky marriage and two free-spirited daughters in the process. In this TV version, Black Lightning returns to the streets to fight crime after a forced retirement period. Using stories ripped from the headlines, Black Lightning feels more current than every other television show in DC's Arrowverse. While Arrow, Flash and Supergirl won't be making an appearance in the first season of Black Lightning, we can certainly expect a team-up somewhere down the line. Black Lightning is also considered a Netflix Original in Australia, so you can expected new episodes to be fast-tracked as they're aired in the States. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Marvel's The Punisherhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FP9SvwzQvuBQi2p5aWC5W7.jpg Credit: Netflix Marvel's most polarising Netflix series to date, The Punisher seems the return of Frank Castle (Joe Bernthal) after the events of Daredevil: Season 2. Having already killed everyone involved in his family's death, Frank's attempts to lay low are interrupted when he is dragged into a military conspiracy that he may or may not have been involved in. Though it can be slow-paced at times (please Netflix/Marvel, look up the phrase 'cut to the chase' for me), it is nonetheless a powerful and violent show that isn't afraid to deal with some heavy topics. As a study on the effects of PTSD, The Punisher is surprisingly poignant. It may not hit the heights of Daredevil or Jessica Jones, but The Punisher still makes for a welcome addition to Marvel's television landscape. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Arrowhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2igswAiF28VJDejUt8pV5c.jpg Credit: The CW Though the show has had its ups and downs over the years, Arrow has probably remained the most consistently-watchable of all the DC Arrowverse shows to date. Missing for five years and presumed dead, rich-kid Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returns home to find his beloved Starling City overrun by crime and corruption. In an effort to fulfil a promise made to his dying father, Queen dons a hood, grabs a bow and arrow and becomes a deadly vigilante with one mission — to save his city. Of course, he can't do it alone, which is why Oliver recruits a team that includes John Diggle (David Ramsey) and Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) among others. Feeling a bit more like Batman than the Green Arrow comics it's based on, Arrow is nevertheless an action-packed superhero series worth watching. Seasons on Netflix: 5 Marvel's The Defendershttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PRF4ickpbct3LSCjC6Z8BY.jpg Credit: Netflix Everything has been leading to this – Marvel's insanely popular Netflix shows, each set in the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe, are finally colliding in The Defenders. Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, all the lead heroes of their own respective shows, must now come together to stop a threat that aims to watch New York City fall. Think of them like the television equivalent of The Avengers, only more street-level. Will they be able to put aside their differences to fight as a team? Or will The Hand, the shadowy, ancient criminal organisation that featured in both Daredevil and Iron Fist, take one more step towards global domination? You'll have to binge-through this 8-episode special event to find out! Seasons on Netflix: 1 Orange is the New Blackhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vvALjMvCCweFSFh2NF5CVb.jpg Credit: Netflix Back for its sixth season, Orange is the New Black is showing no signs of slowing down, with the women of Litchfield now experiencing some new problems after having been moved into a maximum security prison following last season's riot. It may have never reached the heady heights of House Of Cards, but Orange Is The New Black is another show that proves Netflix is now up there with HBO when it comes to offering decent programming. As per its prison setting, Orange doesn't shirk the big issues of violence and rape but manages to mix these with a heady dose of black humour and some occasional romance. If you haven't gotten onboard the OITNB train, now's the time to start your binge! For those who are up to date, check out the trailer for season 6 below. Seasons on Netflix: 6 The Alienisthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZCFNeZfD6sCQu24VysGLZ.jpg Credit: Paramount Television Set at the turn of the 20th century, The Alienist finds New York City gripped by the heinous serial murders of young male prostitutes. With the city in a panic, police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt (Brian Geraghty) appoints a team to track and apprehend the killer. This includes the unorthodox criminal psychologist, Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), New York Times illustrator John Moore (Luke Evans) and aspiring detective Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning). A harrowing mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat, The Alienist is a grisly crime thriller in the vein of Mindhunter and From Hell. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Sons of Anarchyhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kmBUmdWvpTVVgxZiV8yMB9.jpg Credit: FX From the makers of the gritty award-winning series The Shield comes Sons of Anarchy, a crime drama that follows a bikie gang as its wreaks havoc across the small (and fictional) Californian town of Charming. Led by Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam in his star-making role), the Sons must deal with cops, rival gangs and drug cartels, as well as inner turmoil from within the motorcycle club itself. Adding fuel to the fire is Jax's devious mother, Gemma (Katey Segal), who has a way of manipulating everyone around her — including her own son. With betrayals, bullets and bloodshed being a daily occurrence in Charming, there's never a dull moment across Sons of Anarchy's seven seasons. Be warned, the show can get extremely violent and occasionally deals with some very heavy subjects — if you're easily offended, you may want to steer your bike far away from this one. Seasons on Netflix: 7 Manhunt: Unabomberhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qWTqsVRDN764nVFbPKaCk5.jpg Credit: Discovery Channel With true crime stories being all the rage these days, the creative people in TV land have turned their attentions to story of the US domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, better known to most as the Unabomber. This dramatic retelling of the real-life events stars Paul Bettany as the Unabomber and Australia's own Sam Worthington as the FBI profiler who helped track him down. A gripping and sometimes harrowing series, Manhunt: Unabomber is consistent in its high level of quality throughout its entire run. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Godlesshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k62bX8TkfdvFVEo2heUiRD.jpg Credit: Netflix Need a badass western series to tide you over until Westworld returns next year? Well, saddle up pardner, because Netflix's new limited series Godless should keep your spurs from jingling and jangling. From Scott Frank, director of The Lookout and A Walk Among the Tombstones, comes Godless, a show that sees an outlaw chase his ex-partner into a New Mexico town populated entirely by women. Starring Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery and Scott McNairy, Godless is a gripping western that will shock and surprise you. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The Sinnerhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PL7oJRxK3787UWUd5YzPp4.jpg Credit: NBCUniversal What causes a seemingly normal woman to violently murder a random person while out at the beach with her husband and newborn child? That is the premise behind The Sinner, a show which sees Jessica Biel take on a darker character than she ever has before. Bull Pullman also stars as an investigator who becomes obsessed with finding out where these violent fits of rage come from. Is there something hidden deep in her past that even she doesn't know about? Thrillingly told and terrifically acted, The Sinner is compelling viewing. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Mindhunterhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S58Pw2TWFq5xFkCca8QLxf.jpg Credit: Netflix From David Fincher, director of such serial killer classics as Se7en and Zodiac, comes Mindhunter – a Netflix Original series that details how the FBI's profiling practices came into fruition. Academic and detail-oriented, the series sees its agents stare deep into the heart of darkness in order to better understand this new breed of demented killer that they've been tasked with chasing. Based on autobiographical accounts by FBI Agent John Douglas, who inspired the fictional character of Jack Crawford in Thomas Harris' seminal Hannibal books, Mindhunter is a gripping series that applies an analytical approach to a well-worn subject. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Narcoshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vijaUFpNALcpe59xmPngpP.jpg Credit: Netflix While the first two seasons of Narcos recounted the true story of the world's most infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), and the DEA agents (Boyd Holbrook and Pedro Pascal) tasked that brought him down, the third season shows us what happened after the end of Escobar's reign. This time, the focus in on the Cali Cartel, a drug empire so powerful, that its wealth rivalled that of Fortune 500 companies. This riveting crime drama plays like a cross between City of God and Goodfellas, employing a voiceover-based narrative that gives you an unprecedented look at the ins and outs of Colombia's drug trade. Violent, sexy, well-written and immaculately acted, Narcos is truly one of the best shows on Netflix, and we're glad to see it continue even though Pablo's story is over. We expect things to get even hairier from this point on. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Ozarkhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2uHmYk77RVGeQYCSde8rk4.jpg Credit: Netflix Though Netflix's new crime drama Ozark has understandably been compared to Breaking Bad, the show approaches similar themes in an entirely different and uniquely intense way. Chicago businessman Marty Bryde (Jason Bateman, who also directs some of the episodes) seems like a standup guy, but has actually spent years laundering drug money for a Mexican cartel. When it's revealed that his friend and business partner has been skimming money off the top, Marty finds himself in debt to a trigger-happy drug lord who has no qualms about murdering Marty's entire family, including wife Wendy (Laura Linney) and their two young children. Now, Marty's only chance at keeping his family alive is to move them to the Ozarks, a long coastline in Missouri that Marty believes is potential a goldmine, so that he can pay back the money that's owed. Gripping and very adult, Ozark will surely appeal to fans of shows like Fargo and the aforementioned Breaking Bad. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The People vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime Storyhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N95rqr6RJ88HT6d2No2XkR.jpg Credit: FX True crime fans, get ready for your newest obsession. The People vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story recounts the 1994-1995 murder trial involving all-star NFL legend O.J. Simpson, in which he was accused of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Lyle Goldman. The first in a series of one-off stories, American Crime Story season one is an engrossing and terrifically-acted retelling of the infamous trial told from the perspectives of both the prosecution and the defence. Cuba Gooding Jr. gives a fantastic performance as O.J., while Sarah Paulson (as Marcia Clark), David Schwimmer (as Robert Kardashian) and John Travolta (as Robert Shapiro) provide exceptional support. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Mad Menhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7FCBi8m3wLvCcRLthYdmzG.jpg Credit: AMC Arguably one of the finest shows ever made, Mad Men is a brilliant time capsule that takes us on a journey through the ever-changing landscape that was 1960s America. Over the years, we get to see the country evolve through the eyes of the people who work at a swanky New York advertising agency – most notably our lead character Don Draper (John Hamm), a damaged individual with a hidden past and a drinking problem who is constantly engaging in infidelity. Through the show, we get some insight into the slow rise of power for women in the workplace while facing overt sexism, race relations and the evolution of the American family during the most tumultuous period in American history. Truly an outstanding, must-watch show. Seasons on Netflix: 6 Suitshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xB6TYbDEts7RG8Y5uhoYoT.jpg Credit: USA / Universal You've never seen a lawyer show like this before. Suits mostly avoids the 'courtroom drama' angle that law shows usually take, and instead focuses on the dealings behind the scenes. Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) is a brilliant man with a photographic memory who is wasting his life away as a petty drug dealer, until lawyer-extraordinaire Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) hires him to work at the most prestigious law firm in New York. Let's hope no one finds out about his lack of a law degree. Absolutely addictive. Seasons on Netflix: 6 House of Cardshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L3cndxvQyahMFZE28hQCX5.jpg Credit: Netflix Funded completely by Netflix, House of Cards is an addictive series that sees a terrible man and his equally duplicitous wife manipulate their way into the Oval Office. It also boasts a visual style crafted by director David Fincher and immense acting by Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. With allegations about Spacey coming to light recently, Netflix has dropped the actor from the show entirely, opting instead to put Wright front and centre for the show's final season. With five seasons currently available, Netflix's Card trick is still impressive and shows just how far Netflix has come, bringing the service worldwide critical acclaim and awards attention. With the world as focused on US politics as it is now, House of Cards is downright therapeutic entertainment. We can't wait to see how show fares without its former star. Seasons on Netflix: 5 The Get Downhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nvoQNweX7bhnCHHAKhVu3X.jpg Credit: Netflix Reportedly Netflix's most expensive show ever, The Get Down is an absolutely dazzling look into the birth of hip hop music in the South Bronx during the late 1970s. The show effortlessly blends real life footage from the period with scenes from the show, mixing them together like a good DJ. Created by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!), The Get Down is bursting with style, drama, colourful characters and fantastic music. If you have even the slightest interest in hip hop music, consider The Get Down required viewing. Unfortunately, the show was too big for Netflix to handle, which is why we only have a single two-part season to enjoy. Though we wish we could've followed these characters further, we're glad we got to spend time with them regardless. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Star Wars: The Clone Warshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xk78hnE8AoU9EwMZMivWcE.jpg Credit: Disney / Netflix Sure, It's easy to disregard Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It's a Star Wars kids show set during the prequel trilogy (you know, the trilogy that everyone hates), so obviously it doesn't seem like something any self-respecting adult would want to watch. How wrong you would be to assume that, as Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the best the series has been since the original trilogy. Each episode is like an epic mini-movie, with immense scope, fantastic production values, brilliant art design and tight direction. The entire series is available in HD on the service, including a Netflix-exclusive 13 episode season entitled 'The Lost Missions'. Seasons on Netflix: 6 Castlevaniahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RTEVyXu6GyhHp4RkoNhrwG.jpg Credit: Netflix Inspired by the beloved video game franchise of the same name and modelled after Japanese anime, the Netflix Original series Castlevania isn't shy about packing its short four-episode season with as much blood and guts as possible. Produced by noted geek Adi Shankar (Dredd) with animation by the renowned Frederator Studios (Adventure Time), Castlevania sees Dracula (Graham McTavish) wage war on mankind after the senseless killing of the one human he loved. Now, it's up to whip-cracking hero Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage) to stop him. With comparisons to Game of Thrones, Castlevania is definitely a series made with adults in mind. If you like brutal medieval stories that are willing to explore some seriously dark territory, you're going to love Castlevania. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Voltron 84http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pyeT3rHm4MHpYcRymiRZub.jpg Credit: Netflix Finished watching Netflix's new Voltron reboot series and crave even more intergalactic action? Well, you're in luck – Netflix has seen fit to drop a whole bunch of classic Voltron episodes from the original series on its service! Rather than just posting them in the order they were released, the episodes have been handpicked by members of the creative team behind the new series. Not only that, each episode is prefaced by a short introduction from the person who picked it detailing why it's important to them. A must-watch for Voltron fans who want to take a stroll down memory lane. Seasons on Netflix: 1 He-Man and the Masters of the Universehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cBi39TmX9mEgmmfcipdoND.jpg Credit: NBCUniversal / Mattel One of the greatest cartoons of the '80s, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe has finally made its way to Netflix Australia! Set on the magical world of Eternia, the show follows Prince Adam, a young man who becomes the superhero He-Man whenever he holds aloft his magic sword and speaks the words: "by the power of Greyskull!" Together with his friends, Teela, Man-At-Arms, Battlecat and Orco, He-Man regularly faces off against the dastardly (and deliciously campy) villain known as Skeletor, who will stop at nothing in his attempts to take over the realm. If you're after a mad rush of nostalgia, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe should do the trick! Seasons on Netflix: 1 She-Ra: Princess of Powerhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7xyDgJyj9VYRG2dvrNGNV4.jpg Credit: NBCUniversal / Mattel A spin-off of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power was originally aimed at girls but works well for just about everyone. She-Ra, or Princess Adora, is He-Man/Prince Adam's sister, and is tasked with protecting the realm of Etheria from the evil tyrant Hordak. With the help of her talking steed, Swift Wind, who turns into a winged unicorn named Spirit, She-Ra leads a rebellion to take back Etheria once and for all. A terrific cartoon with amazing '80s visuals, She-Ra: Princess of Power is as powerful a blast of nostalgia as He-Man before it. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Rick and Mortyhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N5B5nHeafwjbqHuGosdSVJ.jpg Credit: Adult Swim Playing like a hilariously twisted version of Back to the Future, Rick and Morty follows a whiny high schooler and his alcoholic scientist grandfather as they set out on crazy adventures across the Universe. From Dan Harmon, creator of Community, and Justin Roiland, who voices both the titular characters, Rick and Morty is an endlessly clever show that never ceases to come up with mind-blowing stories to tell. This isn't just the best animated sci-fi comedy since Futurama – it's even better. So, grab your Plumbus and strap in, because the second season of Rick and Morty is now available to stream on Netflix Australia! Seasons on Netflix: 3 The Crownhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jNfN6afK5WQ3VXSYYZcdAE.jpg Credit: Netflix A truly opulent historical epic, The Crown is a majestic Netflix Original series that deals with Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) and her rise to the throne, starting in the 1940s and moving on to modern times. With a reported budget of £100 million, Netflix and Left Bank Pictures spared no expense to tell this story of royalty with as much detail and historical accuracy as possible. Though it might seem like a stuffy costume drama, the brilliant photography and incredibly sense of scale will leave you flabbergasted. Featuring terrific acting and wonderful direction from Peter Morgan (who directed the Oscar winning film, The Queen), The Crown is the perfect show for Downton Abbey fans who are looking for their next big fix. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Peaky Blindershttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XjftCSnswFLej4t6ZjDgDA.jpg Credit: BBC This British gangster epic is set almost a century ago and charts the rise of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his gang in Birmingham. 'Peaky Blinders' refers to the gang's tendency to sew razor blades into the into the peaks of their caps — not exactly the warmest of welcomes, if you ask us. With incredible production value, acting, writing, costumes, sets and cinematography, Peaky Blinders is the kind of show that screams quality from every angle. To make the show even more of a 'must-watch', Tom Hardy lends his star power by playing the villain in the show's second season. Well c'mon then guv'nor, start watching! Seasons on Netflix: 3 Spartacushttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcKgf7tKqM5uqY7xpMGZ7W.jpg Credit: Starz Before he was the showrunner for Marvel's Daredevil, Steven DeKnight worked on the gratuitously violent and sexual series Spartacus. At first glance, you'd be forgiven for thinking that there's nothing more to the show than meat-headed beefcakes fighting and screwing in a 300-aping manner, but there's so much more going on – we follow Spartacus (the late Andy Whitfield and his replacement, Liam McIntyre) as he is taken into slavery and forced to do cruel and unimaginable things in the gladiatorial arena, just waiting for the day that he can finally get his revenge on slave-owners Batiatus (John Hannah) and Lucretia (Lucy Lawless). All of this culminates in one of the most satisfying season finales in recent memory. Be warned – this show is filled with grotesque violence and an immense amount of sex and nudity. It's like Game of Thrones times ten. Seasons on Netflix: 4 Vikingshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oHY86M4sWvmSswXrpSSRae.jpg Credit: The History Channel Praise Odin! We finally have a brutal and (mostly) historically-accurate show about Norse culture that would make Thor proud. Vikings takes us on a journey through Scandinavian/European history as Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a man who may or may not be a direct descendent of Odin himself, rises up the viking ranks and searches for new civilisations alongside his band of viking brothers. Best watched with a pint of mead in your hand. Seasons on Netflix: 4 Marco Polohttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6qSFnJPbQ7iYTvPjexBv3E.jpg Credit: Netflix Netflix's answer to Game of Thrones, Marco Polo is the most epic and expensive Netflix original series to date. With a budget of $US90 million for the first season alone, the show is packed with big scale battles, thousands of extras, incredible locations and lavish sets. Set during Marco Polo's time in Mongolia under Kublai Khan, the series follows the famed Venetian's adventures as he navigates through Khan's Imperial City. You can guarantee that there will be blood, betrayal, intrigue and heaping helpings of sex and nudity. 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After weeks of leaks, Fujifilm has confirmed the X-T30, an update to the popular X-T20 mirrorless camera. The new model continues Fujifilm’s tradition of fusing much of the functionality of its higher-end single-digit X-T models – in this case the X-T3 – into a smaller, lighter and more affordable package. The X-T30 combines the same 26.1MP back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor and X-Processor 4 as the X-T3, in place of the X-T20’s 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III sensor and X-Processor Pro engine. The partnership allows for a wealth of functionality not present on the X-T20, such as the Sports Finder mode that captures images at 30fps with 1.25x crop (and electronic shutter) and the recently-seen Monochrome adjust function, which allows for cool and warm tints to be applied to black-and-white Images. Read our hands-on Fujifilm X-T30 reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6EUKQqGbHkguWaAhDHQbcM.jpg The X-T30 gains the X-T3's 26.1MP back-illuminated sensor Video specs have also been bolstered, with 4K video recording now offered in both 4K UHD and 4K DCI flavors, rather than just 4K UHD. The model misses out on the X-T3’s 60p capture option when shooting in 4K, although it matches it in capturing oversampled 6K footage in each 4K mode before this is downsampled to 4K for output. This should mean the quality of what’s actually output is better than footage from the X-T20. Video can be captured internally to an SDHC or SDXC memory card in 8-bit with 4:2:2 chroma sub-sampling, and externally through the HDMI port at 10-bit with 4:2:2 sampling. The video-centric Eterna Film Simulation mode and zebra patterning are also now selectable in-camera, while the X-T3’s 4K Inter frame Noise Reduction feature has also filtered down. Fujifilm has also opted for a USB Type-C port rather than a 3.5mm jack, which allows for headphones with a USB-C connection to be plugged straight into the body. This port also allows for USB charging. Elsewhere, Fujifilm has retained the pop-up flash from the X-T20, and provided a hotshoe on the top plate for more powerful units. Overhauled face detection and tracking The X-T30 also debuts some new features which will eventually be made available to X-T3 users through a firmware update. These include a new Face Select option, which allows the user to shift priority between subjects when a number of faces are detected in the frame. Fujifilm also claims that Face and Eye Tracking are now less jittery than on the X-T20, each adhering the subject more surely, and that the camera will be able to stick with the subject better should something momentarily pass in front of it. Something else that's changed it that the camera can now detect a face when it occupies just 7% of the vertical stretch of the frame, rather than the 10% required by the X-T20. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thbFworRkAb5YtwVcJfzVc.jpg The standard black and silver versions will be joined by a new Charcoal Silver option. Credit: TechRadar The camera’s 2.36 million-dot electronic viewfinder has now been made brighter, up from 500cd/m2 on the X-T20 to 800cd/m2 here. Additionally, when set to the Boost mode, the feed refreshes at a rate of 100fps for better fluidity. The 3-inch tilting LCD touchscreen appears to be similar to the unit found on the X-T20, although it's a touch slimmer by comparison, bringing it close to the main body. The most significant change in terms of operation is the adoption of the AF Focus Lever that has graced previous X-series models. This takes the place of the X-T2’s d-pad control, and is the main method of navigating the various menus, the other being through the camera’s touchscreen. Other features include 8fps burst shooting with the mechanical shutter, and 20fps with the electronic shutter at full resolution, together with wireless functionality and USB charging. Fujifilm X-T30: pricing and availabilityThe X-T30 will be available in the same black and silver options as previous models in the range, and these are set to arrive on March 20 for the UK market, although the pair will be joined by a new charcoal silver finish in May. The X-T30 will retail £849 body-only in the UK and $899 in the US, while a kit with the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens is priced at £899/$999, and with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS at £1,199/$1,299. Pricing for Australia is yet to be announced, but we'll update this page once we have it. Best mirrorless camera: 10 top models to suit every budgethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/CdLBiWxaTIs

Nikon has confirmed full details of the Nikkor Z 24-70MM F2.8 S lens, an optic the company revealed would soon arrive for users of its Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Z 24-70MM F/2.8 S joins the existing quartet of S-series lenses released so far, namely the Z 35mm F/1.8 S, Z 50mm F/1.8 S, Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4 S and the recently announced Nikkor Z 14-30mm F/4 S. Best Nikon camera 2019: 10 brilliant cameras from Nikon's lineupDesigned for professional photographers shooting portraits, landscapes, weddings and events among other things, the optic arrives with a handful of features not seen in any of the previous S-series lenses. These include a new ARNEO lens coating, which joins the existing Nano Crystal Coat technology to further minimize flare and ghosting. Nikon states that while the goal of the Nano Crystal Coat is to suppress ghosting and flare that forms as a result of light coming from diagonal angles, the ARNEO coat is used to deal with light entering the lens vertically. Other features include a Function (L-Fn) button, which can activate one of 20 separate features of the user's choosing, together with an Organic EL Lens Information Panel that not only displays focus distance and depth of field, but aperture and focal length, among other information. The optic also becomes the first in the series to sport a manual focus ring that's independent of the customizable control ring. Said to be 24.7% lighter and 18.4% shorter than the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens that's compatible with the company's DSLRs, the 17 element/15-group optic has been constructed with dust and drip resistance, with a fluorine coat on the front element that's said to repel dust, water, grease and dirt. Focusing, meanwhile, is handled by a stepping motor, while a new Multi-Focus System is intended to deliver fast and quiet autofocus, regardless of subject distance. The company has promised that it will be introducing 24mm f/1.8 S, 85mm f/1.8 S and 70-200mm f/2.8 S lenses into the system, together with the ultra-wide-aperture Z 58mm f/0.95 Noct lens. Further lenses are slated for release in 2020. Price and availability The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is set to arrive in the next two to three months and has a suggested retail price of $2,299.95 in the US. Pricing for the UK and Australia is yet to be confirmed. Best mirrorless camera 2019: 10 top models to suit every budgethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/cViw7FoxN-8

Taken by the new Canon EOS RP? Or lucky enough to be using an EOS R already? However invested you are in the R system, you'll be pleased to learn that six further RF-mount lenses are on the way. This means the company should have at least 10 RF lenses on the market by the end of 2019, having already announced four in September. Each of the new lenses has been designed to satisfy the full-frame dimensions of the sensors inside the EOS R and EOS RP, and all but one of the new optics also bear the 'L' designation, which indicates superior optical performance and high-quality build. Best Canon camera 2019: 10 quality options from Canon's camera stableThe first lens, the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM (pictured above), is an image-stabilized superzoom, whose 10x zoom range makes it an obvious choice for holidays and traveling. This will be joined by the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, a wide-aperture prime lens primarily intended for portraiture, while an RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS variant, whose DS suffix indicates the presence of a Defocus Smoothing feature, will also be made available. The fourth lens, the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, will join the existing RF 28-70mm f/2L USM and RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lenses in Canon's standard zoom portfolio, its USP being the presence of both a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and an image stabilization system. Meanwhile, those keen on landscapes, architecture and any other wide-angle applications will be happy to know that an RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is also set for release, while the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM will provide sports, nature and event photographers with a suitable telephoto working range. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpn8aGnKJXq9UhvAv49RaV.jpg Canon has also released a roadmap (above) that shows how the lens system looks so far, although this doesn't offer any additional details on other forthcoming lenses. As is fairly typical for such an announcement, there's no word on exactly when these lenses will be available, nor is there are indication of what kind of price they will command, but it's encouraging to see the line will be cater for a much broader range of users and applications over the next year. Best mirrorless camera 2019: 10 top models to suit every budgethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/tLCZRFhnh5k

Canon has finally confirmed the much-leaked, highly anticipated EOS RP, the second full-frame camera in the company’s newest EOS R series. The model arrives just five months after the launch of the EOS R, the first camera in the series. Aimed at the more novice user looking to step up to full-frame photography, the model has the honor of being not only the smallest interchangeable-lens camera with a full-frame sensor to bear Canon’s branding, but with a weight of just 485g with a battery and memory card in place, it’s also the lightest by some margin. Furthermore, with an asking price that’s less than half of the EOS R’s, it presents a more accessible option for budget-conscious users keen on adopting the EOS R system. Canon EOS RP: features26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor 4K video to 25p (Full HD to 60p) RF lens mountThe EOS RP brings together a 26.2MP full-frame sensor with the same RF lens mount that features on the EOS R. The sensor bears the same total and effective pixels as the one inside the EOS 6D Mark II DSLR, although Canon has said that the version here is slightly different (presumably to support 4K video recording). The RF mount in front of the sensor accepts a limited number of lenses right now, although Canon has separately confirmed the development of further RF-series lenses that will shortly become available, which should bring the total number of native options to 10 by the end of the year. In the meantime, users are also able to mount an exhaustive number of EF and EF-S lenses from Canon’s EOS DSLR stable via one of three EF-EOS R adapters, and the model will be made available with the most basic of these adapters as standard. Image stabilization for stills is only available when using a lens with this technology in place, although an additional bonus of using such an optic is that the camera will provide information from the sensor to deliver better correction over blur, a previously-seen partnership known as Dual Sensing IS. The EOS RP’s 26.2MP sensor provides a native sensitivity range of ISO100-40,000, although extension settings alongside boost this to settings equivalent to ISO50 at the lower end of the scale and ISO102,400 at the other extreme. Processing is handled by the same DIGIC 8 engine as the EOS R, while raw files can be recorded in the most recent CR3 format, which shaves 40% off the size of standard files. This processing engine also allows the camera to record 4K footage to a maximum 25fps, as well as Full HD videos to 60fps. This is bolstered by 3.5mm ports for both headphones and microphones, together with a range of video-specific functionality, from 4K timelapse shooting and a Video Snapshot mode, through to Movie Servo AF and a five-axis Movie Digital IS option that provides (electronic) compensation over shaky footage. The longstanding Digital Lens Optimiser correction feature is also on hand to help improve sharpness when capturing images at smaller apertures, as well as to offset the effects of the low-pass filter, and this can be used across RF and EF lenses registered to the camera. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, meanwhile, make it possible to operate the camera with a smart device using the Canon Connect App. This app also allows for GPS information to be embedded into images captured on the EOS RP, while a separate Canon DPP Express app can be used to import raw files for processing on smart devices. Metering is handled by the main imaging sensor, with 384 separate zones used for measurement, and this provides the familiar evaluative, center-weighted average, spot and partial quartet of patterns. A silent shooting mode is also on hand, although this appears to mirror the option on the EOS M50 in being confined to a scene setting, rather than available as an option the can be called upon regardless of exposure mode. It’s not clear whether this will allow any extension to the shutter speed range allowed by the mechanical shutter, which has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000sec. Canon EOS RP: AF and burst shootingDual Pixel CMOS AF system AF working range down to -5EV 5fps burst shootingFamiliar focusing features on the EOS RP include Canon’s well-established Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, which uses phase-detect AF pixels on the main imaging sensor to perform autofocus. This system is also at the heart of face detection and Eye AF, the latter keeping a lock on the subject’s eye to ensure it remains in focus. Dual Pixel CMOS AF works for both stills and videos, although videos captured at a 4K resolution can only make use of contrast-detect AF. It’s possible to call upon 4779 individual AF points, which cover 88% of the horizontal area and 100% of the vertical stretch. Spot AF, used for focusing on particularly small subjects, and focus bracketing for macro work can also be called upon where required. Images can be captured continuously at a maximum rate of 5fps, although this drops to 4fps when shooting with Servo AF activated. Impressively, Canon claims that with a fast UHS-II memory card in place the camera will essentially provide an unlimited buffer, whether you’re capturing raw files or JPEGs. Canon EOS RP: LCD screen and viewfinder0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36million dots 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 1.04 million dots Touch-sensitive LCD panelThe EOS RP’s electronic viewfinder isn’t quite the same as the panel on the more senior EOS R, in that it’s been designed with a 2.36 million-dot OLED panel rather than the familiar 3.69 million-dot alternative. Likewise, its 0.39-inch size and 0.7x magnification should provide a smaller view than the EOS R’s 0.5-inch panel with its 0.76x magnification, although it does at least match it in providing approximately 100% coverage of the scene. The viewfinder is joined by a 3-inch vari-angle LCD that can be pulled out and twisted to face in different directions, including all the way round to face the front. This screen is touch-sensitive, enabling the user to set the focusing point when composing images and videos through the LCD screen, although additional support for the Touch and Drag AF feature – whereby the user can swipe the screen with their thumb to the chosen point of focus while using the viewfinder – can also be used where necessary. Touch sensitivity extends to other parts of the camera’s operation, such as swiping through and zooming into captured images, as well as for the adjustment of camera settings in the Quick menu, among other things. Canon EOS RP: build and designMagnesium alloy chassis 440g (485g including battery and memory card) 250-shot battery lifeCanon has designed the EOS RP’s body with magnesium alloy paneling for rigidity and lightness, with aluminum, polycarbonate resin and glass fibers used elsewhere. Reassuringly, seals on the inside provide protection against both dust and moisture, which isn’t something we always see on models aimed at more novice users. In further good news, Canon has decided to drop the EOS R’s awkward M-Fn bar for this new model, while there’s a single card slot for SDHC and SDXC cards rated to UHS-I and UHS-II specifications on the side of the body. Disappointingly, the camera looks set to offer just a 250-shot battery life, which is relatively weak even for a mirrorless model. Canon has also confirmed that it’s developing a new superzoom optic for the range, the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM, which combines a 10x optical zoom range with an Image Stabilizer. Aimed at the traveling photographer, it joins five other lenses set for release throughout 2019. Canon EOS RP: price and release dateThe EOS RP is set for release on February 27, with two configurations confirmed for the UK market. As with the EOS R, it won’t be possible to buy the body on its own – instead, the most affordable option includes the body and the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, which will be priced at $1299.99 in the US and £1,399.99 in the UK. A kit that adds the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens on top of this, meanwhile, will retail for $2,399.99/£2,329.99 in the UK. Pricing in the Australia is yet to be confirmed. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/T1PGzBCaBK8

YouTube TV is available now to everyone in the United States, from Los Angeles to New York City, and it's a brought an absolute reckoning for mainstream cable providers – you know, those guys who hose us with equipment rental fees and HD service when those things should just be free of charge. For far too long, cable contracts have penalized us if we so much as look at another cable option while bundles pack in things we don't use (cough, home phones) and channels we don't watch all so cable companies can maintain their bottom line. Well, bad news cable companies: Those days are over. YouTube TV is a cable replacement, full stop, offering live TV to your phone, tablet and streaming device without a costly cable subscription and contract. Want something cheaper? Sling TV starts at just $25 per monthIt's a deal that feels too good to be true for those of us and while it has some problems of its own, it could one day put cable companies out of business. While cable-cutters are definitely on YouTube's radar, it's the so-called cord-nevers out there - those of us who have never paid for cable, and likely never will - that YouTube TV really speaks to. It's all the channels we've come to expect from our parent's house, but at a price we can actually afford. Are you ready to cancel cable once and for all? Are you ready for dozens of channels streaming live wherever you are without the need for a cable box? If so, then pull up a seat and we'll give you the 411 on this game-changing new service. How to watch YouTube TV on your TVFirst thing's first, you'll need to sign up for a free trial of the service. Once that's done, you can either tune in on your browser (tv.youtube.com) or find the YouTube TV app on your iOS and Android phone or tablet. If you're looking for the old-school sit back experience, YouTube TV is available on Chromecast and Apple TV compatible by casting from your aforementioned phone and tablet or, if you're the proud owner of an Android TV and/or Roku device, you can find a dedicated app for YouTube TV on their respective channel stores. Now, it's also worth pointing out that to access YouTube TV, not only are you going to need a subscription to the service but also an internet service plan from one of your local ISPs (for most folks, that's AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon). This is something most folks pay for already and therefore hasn't been figured into the cost of YouTube TV - but it's worth noting nonetheless. Why YouTube TV is new, but importantWhy is YouTube TV going to be big? Well, while PlayStation Vue and Sling TV had to carve out a new audience for their products, YouTube TV already has one – one billion users that live in 88 countries and speak 76 different languages. So far, that massive user base, combined with the YouTube brand – plus the offer of a contract-free cable experience – has attracted a lot of customers, some 800,000 at last count in July 2018. While YouTube TV isn't the most popular live TV streaming service in the country - an honor that belongs to Sling TV with its 2.4 million subscribers and followed closely by DirecTV Now - it's growing quickly thanks to its better DVR support. And, should the service ever make its way to the UK where folks watch around 180m hours a day – a number that, according to The Guardian, is growing 45% year on year – it could spell big trouble for traditional service providers. OK, so YouTube TV is going to be big, you get that. But what exactly is YouTube TV and why should you care? Let’s talk about it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BKpfySdGieJzy9SAzcbvxg.jpg So how is YouTube TV different?YouTube TV is a US-exclusive live TV streaming service – think Netflix but instead of on-demand TV shows and movies you’ll see cable channels like ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN and Disney among many, many more. It’s like cable in the sense that everything is divided by channel and, yes, you’ll have to pay a monthly fee for it, but the difference here is that you’ll be able to take shows whenever and wherever you go. Loading up the service for the first time, we were recommended shows like Archer, The Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons and many more. We easily found enough content to keep us entertained for the time-being, plus will have plenty to watch next time we log-on thanks to YouTube TV's stellar Cloud DVR. Cloud DVR, if you've never heard that term before, allows you to record your favorite shows as they air and save them, well, to the cloud so that you can watch them later. It’s TiVo, but everything’s online. YouTube TV promises unlimited storage for shows for up to nine months – a serious advantage over the competition which usually only offer 28 days of storage. If you think you're going to just jump past the advertisements, though, think again. Like traditional cable, YouTube TV and its line-up of channels still need revenue beyond your month-to-month subscription fee – and advertisements, as much as we despise them, are YouTube's way of keeping the lights on. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c56ca802734fd7c752a02fbb817c397a.jpg YouTube TV on every device? We hope so.But your monthly subscription isn't without its benefits – YouTube says that its service will allow up to six people in the family to access the service and will allow up to three of them tune into the service simultaneously on the same account – a big advantage when you’re looking to replace cable and you have a big family. The other thing you need to know about YouTube TV is its price: $40 a month. For comparison, that’s slightly more expensive than Sling TV’s basic $20-per-month package and a few dollars less than PlayStation Vue’s basic $45 package that includes local stations like CBS, NBC, etc… Cut to the chaseWhat is YouTube TV? A live TV streaming service like Sling TVWhen is it coming out? It's available right now!How much will it cost? $40 per month, unless you get an add-on packageWhere can you watch it? Almost anywhere in the USWhat channels are available on YouTube TV?At last count, YouTube TV offers over 60 networks, including popular cable networks and on-demand programming available for viewing. That includes ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and more (which means every NFL game up to and including the Super Bowl, are yours to watch every Sunday) plus all the channels that fall under the umbrella of those companies – i.e. ESPN, CSN, FOX Sports, USA, FX, Disney, E!, Bravo, SyFy, FXX, National Geographic, MSNBC, FOX News, CNBC and more. Here's the complete picture of every channel so far. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eDVe6utXxmsJN4LB9aGw8.jpg On top of all those channels shown above, you’ll also get access to YouTube’s own network of shows, YouTube Red Originals. Shows on this ‘network’ (a term we use very lightly here) include Scare PewDiePie and exclusive films that you’ve probably never heard of. This really isn’t a huge draw for most people, but hey, maybe the money that comes in from YouTube TV can be used to crank up the quality of this content to near-Netflix levels. Now, like Amazon Video, you can actually tack on additional premium stations for an extra fee. Right now the list of premium offerings include FOX Soccer Plus and Showtime, which cost around $10 extra per month. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7AQapdopaSVSVW9Up8MKPL.jpg How is it different than YouTube Premium?This can be sort of confusing, so listen up. YouTube Premium (what used to be called YouTube Red) is an ad-free version of YouTube that has a few fun features like allowing you to keep a video playing even when your phone is turned off. What YouTube Premium won't allow you to do is watch live TV or cable TV content. For that you'll need YouTube TV. y. Is there some crossover potential here between these two services? Absolutely. Maybe a subscription to YouTube TV also nets you a free subscription to Red. But we'll just have to wait to find out more from YouTube if that's the case. Is YouTube TV a better deal than cable? That’s a good question. The answer here is ‘maybe’. Depending on how your cable service provider packages its internet and cable bundles. If you’re already paying for internet service, you can tack on an extra $40 for YouTube TV and maybe a $10-per-month subscription to Netflix and have just as much content as you’d have from a cable TV service that can cost upwards of $120 to $150 a month. That being said, if you’re paying for one of those bundles that allows you to package cable, internet and phone service together for a lower price, YouTube TV might not come out to be significantly less. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c7b175d04bab91f47277c9c6e97b3358.jpg You're still going to need cable (or HBO Now) for your Game of Thrones fixThe benefits of going for a streaming service over a cable service are the ability to watch shows wherever you go, the potential to use Cloud DVR to save shows for later and the no-obligations contract that allows you to cancel your account without a termination fee. On top of everything else, you don’t need to rent a cable box from companies like Comcast, Spectrum or AT&T, because the streaming service comes in through whatever device you’re using. In short, YouTube TV can offer as many channels as basic cable does, without the need for a cable box and 12-month contract, which is why we consider it a win. It does all that and offers Cloud DVR, is available a plethora of apps for devices like Apple TV and the Xbox One family of consoles and does video-on-demand, making it one of the best streaming services on the planet. It'd be nice if there were even more channels thrown in there, but as it stands, this is probably the best TV streaming service in the US right now, and well-worth its monthly fee for the majority of folks out there. How soon can you start watching it? Right now. Just head over to tv.youtube.com to start your free trial. 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Best Bluetooth Speakers Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the bluetooth speakers you can buy in 2019. Bluetooth speakers are often associated with days at the beach, nights out by the bonfire and long weekends away in the woods, but that doesn't mean you won't need them to say, DJ a tailgate party or take with you on the slopes. Summer doesn't have a monopoly on music, after all. To help you track down the best Bluetooth portable speaker for every occasion we've put together a guide to the best speakers on the market, based on our comprehensive reviews and our knowledge of the speaker space. Stick with us and you'll be able to bring an amped-up version of your music anywhere and everywhere. Concerned you might have to spend a fortune on a fantastic speaker? Absolutely not. Instead, there are many options for great speakers that’ll cost you as much as your weekly trip to the grocery store. In fact, the only problem you’ve got to face when you’re choosing a new speaker is that there’s so many great ones to choose from, it can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you. Here are some of our favorite, portable, audio companions that’ll let you pump out the tunes whether you’re in the garden, at the beach, on the slopes, camping, cooking or anywhere in-between. [update: If you noticed that our list looks a bit different in 2019, it's because we've added the relatively unknown (but absolutely fantastic) Tribit XSound Go to the #8 spot on our list. If you're looking for an ultra-budget portable speaker, it's the one to buy.] How to pick out the best Bluetooth speakerWe're glad you're here, but not the big question is: how do you find the right Bluetooth speaker? It may seem like the choice is endless, but there are plenty with unique selling points that'll suit your needs. Some are rugged. Some are stylish. Some are weatherproof and some aren't fit for the outdoors. If you're having trouble figuring out which speaker might be best for you, start by picturing where you're going to use it and find a speaker that matches that setting: If you're a beach person, water- and dust-proofing are key. If you're a party person, you might want the ability to connect two speakers together or a speaker with multi-point pairing that allows multiple devices to connect at a time. Battery life and sound quality are paramount for all speakers, and we've our best to take these in the utmost consideration when creating our list. That said, here are 10 of our favorite Bluetooth wireless speakers, ranked by their price-to-performance ratio, that will surely work for you. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2HDpCP2po4CCGsXf8AH2s5.jpg UE Boom 2 While we weren't as impressed with the UE Boom 3 as we were with its predecessor, this is still the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy in 2019. This is a speaker that can get loud and not distort at higher volumes; be light enough to carry on a camping trip but remain durable enough to tumble in a bag unprotected. It's both water- and dust-proof, and now has a one-touch mix button that lets you pull up your favorite playlists without ever picking up your phone. There are certainly more detailed speakers out there (see: Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin down below), but at a price that's relatively affordable to all, the UE Boom 3 hits all the right notes for the third year in a row. Read the full review: UE Boom 3 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V9vXV9PhUYWAHYEqv5pcZH.jpg Fugoo Style The Bose SoundLink Revolve is an excellent sound speaker for folks looking for true 360-degree sound. It’s great for sharing music during a party or for moving around the room without losing audio fidelity. However, the Bose SoundLink Mini II sounds slightly better and is slightly cheaper to boot. On the debit side, it’s also not fully dust or waterproof so you’ll want to think twice before bringing the Revolve to the beach. For half the price, the Wonderboom is a great speaker that is completely dust and waterproof and while it can’t match the audio fidelity or features of the Bose, it's still great for on-the-go listening. If bass is your game, the JBL Charge 3 is an excellent fully waterproof speaker that sounds great, but is big and heavy along with it. Read the full review: Bose SoundLink Revolve http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jd4nJRCbu3HFUkuneoheVN.jpg JBL Charge 3 As a package, the JBL Charge 3 offers a compelling set of features and excellent sound quality to boot. It punches well above its weight, playing loudly and distortion-free. The Charge line of speakers have been on our shortlist of recommendations for a long time thanks to the way they combine great sound quality with the ability to charge your devices over USB. The latest iteration maintains JBL's dominance in the portable Bluetooth speaker market. Read the full review: JBL Charge 3 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f9fce59cc4c510af829d8a5e523309f9.jpg Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless The new Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless is a beautiful piece of design. It's a solid, reassuringly weighty wireless speaker delivering on all the B&W audio heritage which the British audio maestro has been building up throughout its lifetime: The sound is clear and natural, delivering room-filling audio with seriously punchy mid-range, and dynamic, controlled bass. Its price might put a bit of a damper on your wallet, but if you have audiophile tastes that extend into the portable speaker space, the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless is the only speaker you should be considering. Read the full review: Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ci3so3mu7WkPevmZLVHCFX.jpg Bose SoundLink Mini II The Bose SoundLink Mini II is relatively ancient, having been released in June 2015. However, writing off the SoundLink Mini II because of its age would be a mistake, as it remains one of the best sounding wireless speakers. That said, it punches way above what its size would suggest, producing deep bass, sparkling highs and a lush midrange. While most wireless speakers sound OK, the Mini II proves that small speakers don’t need to compromise on sound, and other Bose conveniences like a charging pad. Read the full review: Bose SoundLink Mini II http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/253R69wGAFNdDiAYA9hDjB.jpg Anker Soundcore Flare Anker has a history of making excellent budget wireless speakers. While we weren’t entirely impressed with the Anker SoundCore 2’s sound, we couldn’t be too mad since the speaker was so affordable. So what happens if you can stretch your budget? For around $20 more you get the Anker Soundcore Flare, an excellent waterproof Bluetooth speaker that can stand toe-to-toe with the competition. The Soundcore Flare is an amazing value in the sub-$100 wireless speaker segment. Competitors like the UE Wonderboom (listed above) give the Flare a run for its money in terms of build quality but we give the Flare the slight edge with sound quality. We recommend the Flare for anyone looking for a wireless speaker that can do it all without breaking the bank. Read the full review: Anker Soundcore Flare http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4gyrBgazHn9VWNRc69tc38.jpg UE Wonderboom When someone asks us for a recommendation for a waterproof speaker, the UE Roll 2 was always on the top of our list. We loved the Roll 2’s unique form factor, 50-foot wireless range and, obviously, it sounded good, too. Where it was lacking was in the bass department. Logitech, UE’s parent company, has fixed the Roll 2’s lack of bass by creating the appropriately named UE Wonderboom. In our eyes, the UE Wonderboom bests the Roll 2 in just about every way –except for the Roll 2’s handy bungee cord. Still, ignoring that, if you’re looking for one of the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers on the market today, it’s hard to do better than the UE Wonderboom. Read the full review: UE Wonderboom http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r94QbJYB94aG8YZ7JAarHf.jpg Bang and Olufsen Beoplay P2 The Tribit XSound Go shouldn’t sound this good for the price, but it does. The speaker impressed with balanced sound, is near distortion-free at high volumes, and lasts and incredible 20+ hours of playtime at medium volume. Plus, the speaker is IPX7 water and dust resistant so it’ll put up with a day at the beach or pool without a problem. While its design may be forgettable, you won’t care once you hear how good the XSound Go sounds. In terms of competition, you’ll have to spend a lot more for better sound quality. The UE Wonderboom is an excellent outdoor speaker, but will cost twice the money and doesn’t last as long as the Tribit. However, the UE Wonderboom does offer 360-degree sound and multi-speaker pairing if that matters to you. The JBL Flip 4 is also a good alternative if you want more bass emphasis and 360-degree sound but, if you're on a budget, you can't beat the XSound Go. Read the full review: Tribit XSound Go http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZBayRiP5MCbR8N4BM3brBV.jpg Marshall Kilburn Marshall’s Kilburn II is a fantastic update to its bestselling predecessor, with a stunning retro amp-inspired design and a well-rounded sound. While the bass can be a little muddy at times, it’s excellent for playing guitar music, and its portability means the Kilburn II is great for taking on the road - although it is fairly heavy. It's rugged design stands out from other Bluetooth speakers on the market, and rock fans will like its heritage design - but if you're all about the minimalist look, the Kilburn II probably isn't for you Read the full review: Marshall Kilburn II review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dY24xjQFeMkpdzBFZCDVJX.jpg Denon Envaya (DSB-250BT) The newest speaker in the Denon Envaya line is one of the first speakers to absolutely blow us away in 2018. It offers powerful, room-filling sound that will sound great to most ears, plus comes with an IP67 rating, make it both dust and waterproof. It's also built like a tank, making it one of the most durable speakers we've ever laid our hands on. Despite a nearly flawless performance, the Envaya isn't perfect: While sound quaity is full, powerful and rich, it doesn’t have the treble bite some like and the buttons located along the side can feel stiff and difficult to operate. These are ultimately minor complaints, however, and the Denon Envaya remains a great Bluetooth speaker – easily one of the best you can buy this year. Read the full review: Denon Envaya (DSB-250BT) Need something to listen to? Check out our collection of the best podcastshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TRppJJREVrw

The original Mario Maker for Nintendo's under-appreciated Wii U console was one of the best games in the platforming plumber's entire legacy, allowing users to create and upload their own crazy levels (usually in an attempt to stump other players in the game's passionate online community). It was also followed shortly after by a Nintendo 3DS port. Now, Nintendo has announced a surprise sequel to its creativity-focused title with Super Mario Maker 2 set to arrive on Nintendo Switch this coming June. Announced at the top of the company's latest Nintendo Direct earlier today, Super Mario Maker 2 brings with it a host of new features and placeable objects, including the ability to add slopes to levels for some classic butt-sliding action. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019How to connect your Nintendo Switch to the TVNew Nintendo Switch model unlikely to come this yearIt also appears that a new theme based on Super Mario 3D World has been added to the game, allowing users to place clear pipes and don a catsuit for wall-climbing, which should bring some fresh new approaches to level creation. While the original Mario Maker made use of the Wii U gamepad's second screen and stylus for swift item and platform placing, Super Mario Maker 2 will bring all of its tools to a single, primary screen with the implementation of new pop-up radial menus. It's expected that Super Mario Maker 2 will employ similar touchscreen-based controls to its predecessor, though the game's first trailer doesn't explicitly show this – we'll surely find out more in the lead-up to its June 2019 release. Check out some screenshots of the upcoming game below. These are the best games on Nintendo Switchhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/r7Mt487k3ds

As Google’s prominence in the hardware space continues to rise – thanks in no small part to product lines such as its Pixel smartphones and Home smart speakers – the tech giant seems set to expand its repertoire even further in 2019. A report from respected Japanese media outlet Nikkei via “sources familiar with the company’s plans” claims that Google has a host of new hardware releasing this year, including the company’s first Google-branded smartwatch that we’ve been hearing about for so long. Rumors of a Pixel Watch have been floating around for quite some time, and with the company recently purchasing $40 million worth of tech from smartwatch manufacturer Fossil, it seems highly likely that Google is cooking up something in the wearable realm. We've had plenty of Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks and rumors so farIncluding what appears to be a video showing off the entire deviceAs well as a possible benchmark result and name changeNot just a pretty (watch)faceThe article also mentions that a more affordable Pixel phone (likely the Google Pixel 3 Lite) will be part of the company’s 2019 roadmap and will enter the market earlier than the other speculated devices, landing at a price below Apple’s iPhone XR – the most affordable iPhone in the Cupertino firm's recent lineup. Although the Nikkei report largely focuses on the Pixel 3 Lite – albeit without offering up any new details – it does also mention Google’s plans to launch a new smart speaker (likely another Home product) and web camera, which could potentially manufactured by Nest, the smarthome security company purchased by Google in 2014. The Nikkei report also affirms that we can expect the usual iteration of flagship smartphone updates this year – we expect the Pixel 4 will arrive in October, just like its last three predecessors. Of course, at this stage we don’t have anything concrete on these devices from Google, but given the confluence of rumors bubbling up about all these products, it seems very likely that we’ll be seeing a Google Pixel 3 Lite, a Pixel Watch and an updated Home speaker launch some time before the end of 2019. Google Pixel Watch release date, price, news and leakshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/H9YsnOTxakg

Nintendo has just announced a remake of its 1993 GameBoy classic, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. The remake will be available on the Nintendo Switch later this year, but Nintendo didn’t give an exact release date. The game was announced at the tail end of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation which also saw a Super Mario Maker 2 announcement and Dragon Quest XI port for the Nintendo Switch, alongside gameplay for Yoshi’s Crafted World. Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch onlinePokemon Go is getting an AR modeWe've also heard rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2While the presentation was packed full of small surprises, the remake of Link’s Awakening is by far the most unexpected - despite being critically acclaimed, the game is an oft-forgotten entry in The Legend of Zelda series. That said, we're happy Nintendo's updating it for a new generation. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening screenshotsAs you might've noticed, the game looks very different from how you might remember it. In fact, while there’s only a few seconds of gameplay footage in the trailer above, it’s apparent that Nintendo is giving the game a massive overhaul in terms of its presentation: To wit, the 8-bit original game now has a vibrant, almost claymation-esque art style. It’s a big change, but a necessary one. The change in art direction follows similar moves Nintendo made with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on Nintendo 3DS, where the old 2D-style graphics were ditched for something more modern. While the difference between the old Link's Awakening and the new one is night and day, here's hoping Nintendo found a way to keep the excellent dungeon design and unique overworld just how we remember it. Want to see more screenshots from the game? We've got 'em right here. These are the best games on Nintendo Switchhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/MCMnDizHFTk

Do you find the price tags of Nvidia’s new Turing-based RTX graphics cards so high, they induce a mild bout of vertigo? Even Nvidia itself has admitted that poor sales of RTX GPUs have been down to the fact that some folks are waiting for prices to drop with the higher-end models. But, if it’s affordability you’re after, then a more tempting Turing option may be in the works with the Nvidia GEForce GTX 1660 Ti. This rumored graphics card may drop the RTX technology – hence why it’s called GTX instead – in order to become a more wallet-friendly Turing GPU option. The GTX 1660 Ti name might sound rather improbable – and seemingly plucked out of nowhere – but evidence surrounding the existence of this graphics card has been mounting as of late. Nvidia has been long rumored to introduce some kind of non-ray tracing alternative to its more expensive RTX models, and it seems increasingly likely that this will be the GTX 1660 Ti – possibly alongside a vanilla GTX 1660 and GTX 1650. Whatever the case, we’ve rounded up all the latest chatter from the Internet grapevine regarding this GPU (and its potential siblings) in one easy to digest article. Because, you know, we’re good like that. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Nvidia’s affordable Turing GPU without ray tracing techWhen is it out? Allegedly on February 15, 2019What will it cost? Rumored pricing sits at $279 (about £210, AU$390)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ixQTMuURAFkpryeXoZnrY.png Image Credit: TechRadar Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti release dateThe GTX 1660 Ti is expected to be unleashed on February 15, according to industry sources who spoke to HardOCP. More recent third-party card leaks suggest that the 1660 Ti will be launching on February 22 instead. Naturally, these are just rumored release dates, though, it’s more specific than speculation surrounding launches can sometimes be. Whether the cards come by the end of this or next week, the rumored launch window is imminent, so we’ll discover the truth behind it soon enough (doubtless, Nvidia won’t be able to resist a pre-launch teaser). The alleged GTX 1660 is rumored to be scheduled for a March debut – not far behind – with the GTX 1650 supposedly following in late March to round off the range. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mLAkU8EzMWTn8inZ6xMKzE.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti priceAccording to the same sources who divulged the launch time frame, the GTX 1660 Ti is expected to retail at $279 (around £210, AU$390). That would be much more affordable than the GeForce RTX 2060, the cheapest ray tracing-capable card which weighs in at $349 (£329, AU$599). Let’s cut quickly to the caveats here, namely that this is merely a speculated price tag, and even the rumor peddlers themselves warned that this could change before launch. Looking at the bigger picture, the GTX 1660 Ti needs to be priced fairly below the RTX 2060 – otherwise you’d just buy the latter. That said, at $279 (around £210, AU$390), it would actually come in costing less than the outgoing GTX 1060 which retails at $299 (£249, AU$499). Mind you, with all this talk of high RTX price tags, maybe Nvidia figures it needs to court some goodwill on the pricing front. The supposed GTX 1660 is expected to carry an asking price of $229 (around £175, AU$320), with the GTX 1650 dipping to a rumored $179 (around £135, AU$250). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hBB7MFfTsa3oW2HVXtXhKF.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti specsThe GTX 1660 Ti is rumored to be built around a TU116 (Turing) GPU with 1,536 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR6 video memory. As already mentioned, the GPU won’t have any ray tracing capabilities, so this will potentially be one of the main differences between this and the RTX 2060 – that and perhaps having fewer CUDA cores (1,536 versus the 1,920 cores on the 2060). These specs were detailed in the initial leak of the 1660 Ti, and the presence of 6GB of video RAM is backed up by leaked model listings of Gigabyte and MSI graphics cards publicized the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission). These specs have also been backed up by recent Russian retail leaks, along with the beta for AIDA64 Extreme’s beta. Incidentally, that leak from the EEC is some of the most concrete evidence that proves the 1660 Ti is indeed in the pipeline. If those Gigabyte and MSI model names are indeed real, it confirms the card will be called the 1660 Ti, even if that still seems like an odd choice (the more logical progression would be the 1160 Ti). We've also seen some slightly shakier rumors, like a photo showing the GPU being revealed as a cheeky “one more thing” item at the end of an Nvidia pre-briefing event for third-party manufacturers, which could conceivably have been faked. As to the raw power of the GTX 1660 Ti, we’ve had a glimpse of that thanks to a leaked Ashes of the Singularity benchmark, which indicates that the GPU will be almost 20% faster than the GTX 1060. Bear in mind, though, that pre-launch benchmarks can be off the mark due to early sample hardware – or indeed made-up entirely. Even the benchmark score proves to be legitimate, this is only one game, so it hardly gives us a full picture. Still, it’s a promising result, which actually puts the 1660 Ti in the same ballpark as the Nvidia GTX 1070 when it comes to pixel-pushing power. And considering the rumored $279 (around £210, AU$390) price tag of the Turing newcomer, you get some idea of the tasty price/performance ratio we might just be looking at. Fingers crossed, then, that all this pans out. Luckily, we’ve seen some leaked renders of third party GTX 1660 Ti cards, that suggest we’ll see plenty of models that are factory overclocked. There are scarce details on the specs of the GTX 1660 or 1650 as yet, assuming they exist, of course. What little we have seen suggests the GPUs will be architecturally similar to the 1660 Ti, but will use slower GDDR5 memory. The GTX 1660 may run with 1,280 CUDA cores (256 fewer than the 1660 Ti) according to reports. If these affordable Turing cards break onto the scene as predicted, you can expect stock of the last-gen Pascal GPUs to dry up pretty quickly – although some speculation (again from those HardOCP sources) indicates that Nvidia intends to keep on producing the GTX 1050 Ti, maintaining it as a bottom-end option below the GTX 1650. Could the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti be one of our best graphics cards of 2019?Image Credit: TechRadarhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/EjOKu0t0aog

Sling TV has just crossed the 2.4 million subscriber mark, according parent company Dish Network's latest earnings report. This makes it the most subscribed to live TV streaming service in the US, ahead of its rival DirecTV Now. That 2.4 million number puts Sling TV ahead of YouTube TV, which had only 800,000 subscribers back in July 2018, and Hulu with Live TV, which only had around one million subscribers at last count. Sling's main competitor, DirecTV Now, actually lost 267,000 subscribers at the end of last year, which helped solidify Sling TV's top spot. Here's what we want to see from the new Apple TVHere's every Sling TV package and channel on the serviceDon't forget about Disney+That being said, it’s not all good news – despite some positive growth, Sling TV could stall out or lose subscribers in the next year. In 2017 Dish reported that Sling TV gained over 700,000 subscribers. In 2018, that number fell to only about 200,000 new subscribers. If that trend continues – or worsens – after the arrival of Apple’s live TV streaming service, it could put Dish and Sling TV in a bad spot this time next year. Sling TV saves you the dollar billsWhy is Sling so far ahead of the competition? It's likely due to the fact that Sling TV is the cheapest live TV streaming option on the market currently at $25 per month, and it was also one of the first when it launched in 2015. The service gained traction early as a way to watch basic cable channels like ESPN, AMC, TNT and Disney for a low monthly fee and allowed cable cutters to escape from year-long contracts and costly rental equipment fees. For comparison, YouTube TV and PlayStation Vue cost $40 per month, while Hulu with Live TV costs $45 per month after a recent price hike. That said, despite its early lead, Sling TV might have a bigger fight on its hands when Apple debuts its video streaming service some point later in 2019. Via TechCrunch We've ranked the best streaming services in 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/5Gr5RQmTdYU

Over the last few months, macOS Mojave has grown to be one of the best iterations of Apple’s operating system (OS) we’ve seen yet. With its system-wide Dark Mode and tools for creatives, it improved on nearly every aspect of macOS High Sierra. But, that leaves us wondering: what will macOS 10.15 look like? Every year, we get a major macOS update, and 2019 will surely be no different. Apple hasn’t released any information for what we can expect in macOS 10.15, and we likely won’t see any official word until WWDC 2019 in June. And, while this would usually lead us to rely on macOS 10.15 rumors, those are pretty thin on the ground right now, too. Instead, we’re going to make educated guesses based on past macOS releases, as well as craft a sort of wish list of things we’d like to see in Apple’s next Mac OS. So, be sure to keep this page bookmarked, and we’ll update it with any news or rumors that come our way. Cut to the chase What is it? The next version of macOS When is it out? Likely around September 2019 What will it cost? macOS 10.15 will likely be free. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c2YNJMke4R3FNc7SenGcYn.png Image Credit: Apple macOS 10.15 release date Out of everything, the macOS 10.15 release date is probably the easiest to predict. For the last few years, Apple has announced a new version of macOS in June at WWDC and released it at the end of September. We have no reason to doubt that Apple will repeat the same strategy with macOS 10.15, but Apple has been known to switch up schedules. We’ll be sure to update this article as soon as we know exactly when the new macOS will grace your Mac. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b9EfE9KE9fnk6YsHrAuqN8.jpg Image Credit: Apple macOS 10.15 nameWhether it was Leopard, Lion, Sierra or High Sierra, macOS has always had a penchant for catchy names. We think Apple will have something clever up its sleeve for macOS 10.15, too, but we don’t quite know what the name will be. We could see Apple making minor improvements to Mojave and making a minor tweak to the name, like it did from Sierra to High Sierra or Leopard to Snow Leopard. Maybe we’ll see a Dry Mojave, or just the name of another desert. Either way, we’ll know for sure in June. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kEysxpvonYwT8vG8uHNfCW.png Image Credit: Apple macOS 10.15 compatibilityApple made waves when macOS 10.14 Mojave was the first version of macOS since Sierra to change the system requirements of the OS. Because it relied on heavier graphics performance, some older Macs were left in the dust. To run macOS 10.14 Mojave you’ll need one of the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer) MacBook Air (Late 2012 or newer) Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer) iMac (Late 2012 or newer) Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer, or older models with Metal-compatible GPU) iMac Pro (2017) Now, we’re not sure exactly what Apple is planning in terms of compatibility with older Macs, but we’d put our money on options staying pretty much the same this time around. macOS High Sierra really didn’t have any radical requirements compared to Sierra, and we don’t think macOS 10.15 will either. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XmcRdtE9vw2breVRcvZzSV.jpg Image Credit: Apple What we want to seeWhile we’re generally pleased as punch with macOS 10.14 Mojave – even though it’s had some problems of its own – we don’t believe a “perfect operating system” exists. So, we’ve thought of some features and improvements we’d like to see in macOS 10.15, whatever it ends up being called. Bring back Cover Flow Apple’s macOS Mojave brought the Gallery View to Finder that, while amazing in its own right, isn’t quite as fast at scrolling through images as the old Cover Flow view, introduced in macOS 10.5 Leopard. The way we look at it, both of these views have their own uses, but Cover Flow is much faster, and just a better way to sort through large folders of images. Is it too much to ask to have both? More iOS apps We already know that more iOS apps will be coming to the Mac in 2019, but we would like to see a lot more. Just think about how great it would be to work on a project on your iPhone, and be able to seamlessly continue it on your Mac when you get back to your office or home. There’s already plenty of cross-platform capabilities built in to macOS Mojave – especially now that Continuity Camera is a thing – but we’d like to see the Apple ecosystem become even more seamless. Can we please just cut and paste files? Apple’s macOS Finder is usually fantastic for organization, and it’s one of the core reasons why people keep paying to use Mac devices year after year. But, Apple, please: can we cut and paste files now? Windows users have been able to do this since before we can remember, and it would make life easier for everyone involved. It would be nice to be able to move files without dragging and dropping or pulling some Matrix-level stunts in the Terminal. We’re not sure what Apple would have to do in order to enact this change, but it would really make our lives easier. Check out the best Macs you can buy today http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/7LJ0aeWvRB4

A team of researchers have discovered a way to run malicious code on systems with Intel chips in such a way that antivirus software is unable to detect it. When the chip giant released its Skylake processors back in 2015, the company included a new feature called Software Guard eXtensions (SGX) that allows developers to isolate applications inside secure enclaves. The enclaves operate within a hardware-isolated section of the CPU's processing memory where applications can carry out operations dealing with sensitive details such as encryption keys, passwords, user data and more. Intel launches neural network on a stickMalware threats continue to rise and target IoTHalf a billion Android users downloaded malware from Play StoreResearchers Michael Schwarz, Samuel Weiser and Daniel Gruss (who helped discover last year's Spectre attack) published a paper detailing how they were able to use SGX enclaves to hide malware that is undetectable by today's security solutions. Malicious enclavesIntel has made it difficult to create and load a malicious enclave by requiring SGX to only accept and launch enclaves that have been signed with a signature key from an internal whitelist of approved keys. While these keys are usually only given to approved developers, the researchers discovered four ways an attacker could gain access to a signature key to sign a malicious enclave. A malicious enclave would still have difficulty infecting a system because SGX enclaves are restricted to a few commands and lack access to the operations carried out by a local operating system. However, the researchers were able to bypass this limitation by using a return-oriented programming (ROP) exploitation technique to piggy-back on Intel Transcational Synchronization eXtensions (TSX). This gave the enclave access to a wider set of commands than normal which could be used to carry out an attack. Despite the fact that the team exploited SGX to run malicious code for research purposes, the discovery has huge cybersecurity implications since today's security products are unequipped to detect malware running inside an SGX enclave. The researchers' paper titled “Practical Enclave Malware with Intel SGX” has now been published and it is certainly worth a read for those that want to learn more. Via Ars Technica We've also highlighted the best antivirushttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/2AVo5OZQ7xU