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In a Samsung boardroom somewhere is a chart that has an X-axis for pixel count and a Y-axis for screen size, and a line that goes up, exponentially off the grid to realms unknown, forever. And somewhere on that chart is the 98-inch, 8K Q950R TV, which has just been given a UK and European release window. Samsung’s CES 2019 QLED showstopper will hit stores in March, with the range including sizes that drop as low as 65-inches in size. Pricing is still to be determined but, lets be honest – if you need to ask, you probably can’t afford it. Thankfully, Samsung has also revealed the European line up for its more budget-friendly ranges, including its 4K QLED line up. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FL2jYvo9JjwZMnLvs6sdNW.jpg Image Credit: Samsung Samsung's European 2019 line upShowcasing its wares at the Alfandega Porto Congress Centre in Porto, Portugal for its annual Samsung Forum event, Samsung revealed that the 4K Q90R, Q85R, Q80R, Q70R and Q60R models (ranging from 43-inches to 82-inches in size) will also be hitting Europe in March. New versions of The Frame and Serif TV will launch in 2019 too, all now making use of QLED tech, ranging in size from 49 to 55 inches. They’re designed to fit in seamlessly with their surroundings thanks to an ‘ambient’ mode which measures the TV’s surroundings and mimics it on the display when in standby mode. They’ll be hitting stores in April. The focus is very much on big-screen TVs for Samsung, with the company expecting sales of TVs 75-inches or bigger to grow by 43% to 3 million units this year and to 5.8 million units by 2022. “We have witnessed our customers’ unfaltering confidence and affection towards Samsung QLED TVs within the past year,” said Jongsuk Chu, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This year, our QLED 8K and 4K line-ups are addressing the growing demand in the market for ultra-large TVs and we are proud to be able to deliver our most innovative and immersive line-up to date.” HDR 10+, iTunes and BixbyIt’s not all about the pixels and the inches though – Samsung’s got a rich feature set for its 2019 screens, too. All 2019 QLED models will feature a new ‘Ultra Viewing Angle’ technology, reworking the backlight to ensure improved contrast and colour accuracy even at tighter angles – a necessity given the ever-growing screen sizes. All but the entry level models will be making use of Direct Full Array tech too, allowing for greater control over contrast levels. Trickling down from the 8K models is Samsung’s Quantum Processor engine, which promises to squeeze 4K-like detail from even standard definition sources. All the QLED TVs for the year will make use of HDR 10+ for brighter whites and darker blacks, but you’ll need one of the 8K screens if you want something that takes advantage of the HDMI 2.1 standard. A dedicated iTunes app will be coming to Samsung’s 2019 smart screens too, along with AirPlay 2 support. And, if you’re looking to control your TV via voice, an updated version of Samsung’s Bixby AI assistant will sit alongside Google Assistant and Alexa voice controls, letting you bark commands at your screen. Pricing for the rest of the range, like the 8K models, is yet to be revealed. But we’ll be passing on the details, along with our first hands on impressions, shortly. Samsung’s monstrous MicroLED TV will be available in 75 and 219 incheshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/IxgqW11MALQ

Navigating the swarms of cheap laptop deals can be a bit overwhelming with so many options to choose from here in the UK. Luckily for you, we're checking through the net's laptop sales throughout the year, so we know how to spot a bargain. With such a competitive scene in the UK for laptop deals, there's plenty to choose from all year round, so if you need to buy a new laptop sharpish, we should be able to find you something that fits with your budget nicely. We've even split this guide into sections based on price. We'll give you a bit of info about each laptop we highlight too, so you can see some specs at a glance before you click through to the store and have to browse their lengthy descriptions for those vital stats you're after. Not everyone needs a super powerful laptop, especially if you just want something for the basics like casual browsing, email and document editing, so don't feel like you have to spend £500 on a laptop for that - you can get something for far less if you want. Naturally, if you're a bit of a multitasker, love to have loads of tabs open and want a little extra grunt for media editing, we've found laptop deals with higher spec. We sometimes chuck in gaming-friendly laptops if they meet our sensible price criteria. For you Apple fans, you might be interested in our MacBook prices and deals page too. If you're from the States or Down Under, be sure to check out our selection of the top laptop deals in the US or Australia in our always-updated guides. Cheap laptop sales and deal highlightsHere's an extensive selection of cheap gaming laptop dealsWe'll continue adding the best cheap laptop deals in the latest sales as we find them. Up next, you'll find the latest prices on some of the most popular laptops around along with a list of retailers who often have a great selection of laptop sales if nothing else takes your fancy here. Amazon: retail giant is often the cheapest in the UK.AO: lots of cheap laptops at this growing electronics specialist.Argos: home delivery or pick up a cheap laptop locally today.John Lewis: models come with at least two-year guarantee.Very: often has plenty of voucher codes or 'buy now pay later' options.ebuyer: the UK computing specialists have some great promotions.Laptops Direct: specialist UK store has a huge selection of laptop deals.Dell: get a great laptop deal direct from Dell.Currys: the retailer that's seemingly always having a laptop sale.The cheapest laptop deals on these popular pickshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9d8b11b635025b4f8ea1de3d26c578ec.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4X6SUvf9saaFurt9hSGHUF.jpg On release, the Chromebook Flip reached new heights for the Windows-free laptops as it came rocking a proper Intel Core processor along with a HD screen. Most models nowadays come with 64GB of storage instead of the 32GB which is plenty for running apps and storing regular documents and a fair few media files - you can always use a USB drive for more space. For most users, the newer PixelBook is what we'd call 'overkill', not to mention considerably more expensive, so we'd recommend this model if you just need something for work, browsing the net and so on. The Chrome OS works beautifully in this 2-in-1 laptop's tablet mode too. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2cAz5k38gtbDCz9p5K6EMU.jpg Plenty of stores still stock the very user-friendly Chromebook R11 and most have models in for a decent price, making it a strong alternative to similarly-priced Windows laptops. Unlike other cheap Chromebooks the R11 has a much more solid build that doesn't feel like tacky cheap plastic, so you certainly won't be embarrassed to be caught using it away from home or the office. And with a battery life that'll get you about eight hours on a single charge, you're all set to leave the charger at home each day. On-board storage is a little light, but there's plenty of free cloud storage available with Chromebooks nowadays if you have lots of media files you need access to regularly. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/agD6LupjWSNbLV8DC8pPJg.jpg At around £200 and with a range of colourful models, the HP Stream 14 has been a popular pick as a first ever laptop or for those after something to cover the basics like web browsing or document editing. If you're going to use this quite regularly you may want to skip the 32GB model and look out for the 64GB version instead. Budget Windows laptops with just 32GB of storage tend to struggle with future system updates and some users report there's not enough space after accommodating the OS itself to continue updating it for long even if they've not installed any extra apps or store media files on it. If you can't find any decent 64GB prices, we'd consider a Chromebook instead for this price, as they can handle updates even if they have a small 32GB hard drive. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5eCg9AuxckBbDo6XCEJrvj.jpg As one of the cheapest gaming laptops that will still run games at decent settings, the Acer Nitro 5 is well worth a look if you're wanting to get into PC gaming and play modern games too (just don't expect to be running Battlefield V on ultra settings ok?). The design is a bit too 'plastic' and there's no SSD on the cheapest models, but given the low price and the power of the internal spec inside we're more than willing to look past that to get our gaming fix on the go or even as an introduction to PC gaming without investing in a desktop rig. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C5oCvUwrLnDXEBK4UCXis5.jpg A sturdy choice for a study laptop for school/college/uni. The HP Pavilion 15 has plenty of power for the average student's needs while keeping the costs sensible. There are plenty of configurations available too. Some favour speedy SSDs, while other go for larger regular hard drives, so it all depends on what you're going to need more really. Faster loading or more space for storing media files and downloads. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cCwgYihckGeQNzvpETmNSi.jpg The Asus Transformer Mini series is one of the most reliable brands of 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrids on the market. This upgrade includes a fingerprint sensor and double the RAM at 4GB for speedier performance compared to the older models. For your money, this is one of the most impressive two-in-one transformer models out there. Available in orange/white as seen above, or in a traditional grey steel colour. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9d8b11b635025b4f8ea1de3d26c578ec.jpg Ready to stretch that budget a bit (ok, maybe a lot) further? Then be sure to check out our selection of the very best laptops money can buy as we've used our dedicated price comparison technology to find the cheapest prices for them too. You can always come back to this page if they seem a bit overpowered (and over-expensive) for what you need. Best Laptop 2019: our pick of top 15 laptops on the planethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/_0NGIxoV_Zo

You don’t have to wait for the Galaxy S10 launch event to see Samsung’s new phones for 2019 in the wild. One week early, a new video leak surfaced today, showing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus with a screen protector thanks to Mobile Fun. Sure, we’ve seen Galaxy S10 cases and screen protectors leak before, but the new Plus-sized phone seems to be present with this screen protector. Not only that, the leaked S10 Plus video shows the screen actually turning on. In the video, we can see there are holes in the screen protector. One portion is cut out to let the front-facing cameras poke through. The biggest news from this Galaxy S10 Plus leak is the other hole, which appears in the lower portion of the screen protector. This circular hole backs up rumors that the Galaxy S10 Plus is getting an in-screen fingerprint sensor underneath the glass. Samsung works closely with Qualcomm on the chipset used inside many of its smartphones, and Qualcomm is now touting its ultrasonic fingerprint sensor technology as part of the Snapdragon 855 chipset. There’s also no telling how necessary the screen protector cutout will be, the OnePlus 6T, for example, still works through a screen protector, but it does use different optical technology vs Samsung's likely ultrasonic technology. The Samsung Galaxy S10 line may be the first to get the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, with other phones to follow at MWC 2019. What else to expect from the Galaxy S10 PlusThis leak does seem to line up with some other rumors we've encountered for the Galaxy S10 Plus. The dual front-facing cameras are believed to complement three more camera sensors on the rear of the phone. As the S10 Plus is also expected to included the new Snapdragon 855 chipset, it would make sense for it to include Qualcomm's in-screen fingerprint scanning technology. With all of that, there's even rumor that the S10 Plus will included options for 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Everyday there’s a new Samsung Galaxy S10 leak, so expect to see more of the Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S10e between now and February 20. Find the best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals here when the phone launcheshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/b9bE_-H990I

Intel’s 9th generation processor rollout has been a wild ride with the introduction of new F-series CPUs, the company’s first 28-core processor and now the secretive sale of an Intel Core i9-9990XE chip. According Puget Systems, Intel just held a secret quarterly auction where the company sold a new, unheard of 14-core Core i9-9990XE CPU for $2,300. That’s a fairly extravagant selling price for a high-end desktop processor, especially when Intel’s current Basin Falls Refresh flagship chip, the 18-core Intel Core i9-9990XE, costs noticeably less at $1,999 (£1,999, AU$2,729). That said, bear in mind that this chip wasn’t just bought at a store, but an auction for the privilege of being one of the first to test this chip. Here’s everything you need to know about Intel’s latest Coffee Lake Refresh processorsMeet AMD’s first 7nm Ryzen 3rd Generation CPUsBuilding a gaming PC? We’ve got a step by step guide for youWhat makes the Intel Core i9-9990XE worth all that cheddar? Well Puget Systems has shared that this 14-cores and 28-threads CPU comes with a mighty fast 4.0 GHz base clock and an incredible 5.0GHz all-core boost. Comparatively, the Intel Core i9-9980XE might feature 18-cores and 36-threads, but it only runs at clock speeds between 3.0GHz and 4.4GHz. These high-frequencies makes the Intel Core i9-9990XE a capable performer and Puget Systems also reported that it scored 221 and 3,732 points in Cinebench single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. In our testing, the Intel Core i9-9900K only managed to land 1,873 points in Cinebench multi-core and even the Intel Core i9-9980XE lags behind with a 3,640 point score. From what we can tell, the Intel Core i9-9990XE seems to be worthy of its name sake. However, Puget Systems has also noted that the processor runs hot nearly all the time, will see limited availability, lacks any warranty and is obviously expensive. All told, it seems unlikely that this this CPU come to store shelves as a standalone part, but rather be available in a select few pre-built systems only by speciality brands like Origin or Digital Storm. Want one for a custom build? Only time will tell if the Intel Core i9-9990XE actually releases. Imagine pairing the best graphics cards with this crazy fast processorVia Tom's Hardware http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TyliEaP7Yn8

IT decision makers across the UK have begun to see how data regulation can positively impact their organizations' commercial operations according to new research from NetApp. The firm surveyed IT managers, CIOs and CTOs across 501 UK-based businesses to find that more than half (53 percent) say that data regulation has or will have a positive impact while only 18 percent have seen or anticipate a negative impact. The new findings indicate a substantial change since NetApp's survey conducted before GDPR went into effect when only 30 percent of UK IT decision makers said the new regulation would improve their competitive advantage. UK trade head mocked at CES over BrexitUK businesses will have to cancel .eu websites after BrexitBrexit and GDPR: what businesses should be doing to prepare for a ‘no deal’ scenarioData privacy awareness has also continued to develop among UK organizations with the majority (68 percent) saying their level of concern for data privacy has increased since GDPR was implemented. However, 30 percent say their level of concern has remained the same since May 2018 and just two percent claim their level of concern has reduced. Data sovereigntyNetApp's survey also revealed that many organizations have turned to data sovereignty to maintain compliance with data privacy regulations. When preparing for Brexit, 66 percent of UK companies gave 'major' to 'some' consideration to data sovereignty. Nearly half of the organizations surveyed (47 percent) think that their Brexit-related data sovereignty concerns will eclipse their pre and post GDPR worries with a quarter (24 percent) thinking they will be the same. However, while 23 percent of UK companies cannot say whether they worry more about GDPR or Brexit, only six percent say they worry less about Brexit than they do about GDPR. NetApp's Cloud Solutions Marketing Manager, EMEA, Martin Warren explained that businesses should continue to build solid data protection policies to help combat their Brexit fears, saying: “The uncertainties around Brexit affect companies in numerous ways, including in their data management preparations. It is therefore encouraging to see many UK businesses already focussing on data regulation and privacy. Whilst this is partly driven by legislation and specifically the GDPR, there is now also a better understanding of how data regulation positively contributes to the commercial success of an organisation. As more details around Brexit emerge over the coming months, the best course of action for companies is to continue to build solid data protection and data governance processes, to ensure compliance with current legislation and preparedness for any future developments.” This is everything you need to know about GDPRhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/8Ic1Avd63SY

A third of businesses lack the time and resources needed to prevent the types of cyberattacks that could lead to a data breach, new research has claimed. A report from the Ponemon Institute surveyed more than 600 cybersecurity professionals which revealed that organizations are having trouble implementing the modern security solutions needed to ensure their data is protected. The survey suggests that the main barriers to entry for adequate security against data breaches are vulnerability patch management and being able to find the skilled staff needed to maintain basic bug resolution procedures. Remote working is leading to a rise in data breachesPrint-related data breaches affected 60% of businesses last yearOver 59,000 data breaches reported in EU since GDPROf those surveyed, 85 percent said that their organizations' staffing levels were too low to maintain a “strong cybersecurity posture” while just 15 percent said their patching efforts were “highly effective”. Vulnerabilities left unpatchedOne common problem faced by organizations when it comes to patch management is being able to ascertain which vulnerabilities could impact them and this becomes even more difficult when a lack of visibility prevents them from seeing into increasingly complex networks. Scanning is another barrier to discovering vulnerabilities with 69 percent of those surveyed saying their companies scan their systems for weaknesses once a month or less while 49 percent scan on either an ad-hoc or quarterly basis. Surprisingly, 67 percent of respondents said that they do not have the time nor the resources to mitigate every bug that could be exploited by hackers and 63 percent said the “inability to act on a large number of resulting alerts and actions” is a serious security problem. Founder and chairman of the Ponemon Institute, Larry Ponemon provided further insight on the findings of the report, saying: "From this research, it is clear that most enterprises recognize not only are they under-resourced in finding and managing their vulnerabilities, but they also have gaps around assessing the risk and getting full visibility across their IT assets. which no doubt led to that low confidence vote in their ability to avoid a data breach." Via ZDNet Help protect your systems from the latest threats with the best antivirushttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/p00Pbcf9SwI

The NHS has been urged to switch to email-only correspondence in a bid to modernise and save the service millions. Secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock has called on the NHS to halt the use of fax and snail mail in the latest attempt to bring the health service up to date with technology. Speaking at a conference in London, Hancock criticised those within the NHS who insist on using outdated methods to communicate with patients instead of more secure technological options. NHS trials AI software to beat breast cancerNHS will use smart speakers to identify at-risk patientsThe best email providers 2019NHS IT woesNoting that the NHS reportedly spends £8m a year on paper and £2m a year on envelopes, Hancock declared, "we can save lives, save staff time and cut costs by using an extraordinary piece of technology that has the ability to allow two people to communicate instantaneously." "It’s called email, I don’t know whether any of you have heard of it. We’re going to use it across the NHS, not just to communicate internally, but to communicate by default with patients,” he said. Hancock added that more than half a million letters between GPs and hospitals have gone missing over the past five years, affecting 1,788 patients - 333 of which have died as a result. “There’s no reason why a doctor can’t email a patient confidentially… as long as the email system is secure. Being able to email a patient is important, necessary and the right thing to do. Snail mail is slower and less secure," he added. “We can’t get NHS technology into the 21st century until we catch up with the technologies of the 20th century. There are some people reacting against the use of 20-year-old technology. We are on the side of patients, of security and privacy, of improving and saving lives,” he said. Hancock, who was previously Digital Minister, has made several major declarations aimed at modernising the NHS, with the expansion of NHS Digital a major focus. The NHS has been plagued with a number of disastrous efforts to modernise and digitally transform in recent years, most notably the failure of a £9.8bn IT project that finally bit the dust in 2011. The best email hosting providers of 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/2iXzP1JvR58

Sony might have permitted cross-platform online play – or cross-play – in a select few major games, but don’t get your hopes up that the PS4 maker has opened those gates to everyone, Kotaku reports. That’s what independent developers of two key new games are saying in response to a recent Game Informer interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden, in which Layden claims the company is “open for business” on cross-play. “We made many requests for crossplay (both through our account manager and directly with higher ups) all the way up until release month,” Finn Brice, CEO of Wargroove developer Chucklefish wrote on the ResetEra forum. “We were told in no uncertain terms that it was not going to happen.” All the latest happening with FortnitePlayStation Classic is just $39 in the USPS4 Pro: our take on the consoleLikewise, Stewart Chisam, CEO of Paladins developer Hi-Rez Studios, tweeted before the release of the Game Informer interview, “It’s time to stop playing favorites and tear down the crossplay/progression wall for everyone. We have Smite, Paladins, Realm Royale ready to go when you are.” Sony has yet to comment on these developers’ claims. A Sony at odds with itselfSony has permitted cross-play for just two games, Fortnite last year and Rocket League a month ago. However, the Sony boss claims that getting cross-play to work with your game is as simple as asking for it, yet at least two developers publicly disagree. So, which is it? That much is currently unknown, but at the very least this story hints at Sony’s reticence to the whole concept of cross-play. If you ask former Sony Entertainment Online boss John Smedley, the reason for this comes down to Sony trying to control the flow of money toward its console. “When I was at Sony, the stated reason internally for this was money,” Smedley wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “They didn't like someone buying something on an Xbox and it being used on a PlayStation.” Will Sony truly open up the gates to PS4 cross-play, or will it continue to be a difficult conversation for developers? Considering that, at this point, the only ones truly hurt by the lack of cross-play are the gamers, we’re holding out hope for the former. These are the best PS4 games to play right nowhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/DFyabpFYSFc

It's time to finally get those Valentine's Day flowers ordered online. Whether you'e getting them delivered to the home or workplace of your loved one, we've got plenty of options for you. There are also some neat options to get the flowers delivered in a box right through your letter box before they've opened up and bloomed. Stealth flowers in a box, we love it! There's a fantastic range of bouquets and gifts available from our selection of florists below and online delivery from a specialist means you don't have to worry about the usual hassle of buying from a store and getting them home safely. So yes, leave it to the professionals. And that's who we've tracked down today. We've done our research and tracked down the best online flower delivery services in both the USA and UK. Delivery charges have been accounted for too, and we made sure to mention if you can allocate specific days for delivery. Some online florists charge extra for Valentine's Day, which is to be expected really given the huge demand on the day. More Valentine's Day salesIf flowers aren't your thing, we've listed a wide selection of Valentine's Day sales and collections below from retailers such as Walmart, Victoria's Secret, Shari's Berries and more. Amazon has knocked down the Amazon Echo prices ahead of Valentine's and has a great Kindle Paperwhite deal running too. You can also find the popular Ring Doorbell devices on sale for up to $50 off. If you're just wanting to send a card this year, we also have a guide on how to make Valentine's Day cards online. Amazon - A wide selection of gifts for him, her, kids, pets and moreWalmart - Gifts that include flowers, jewelry, chocolates and perfumeGodiva Chocolates - 20% off select Valentine's Day products + free shipping on orders $25+Victoria's Secret - Free slippers with $50 sleep or lingerie purchaseShari's Berries - 20% off gifts $29+Lindt Chocolates - Free Standard Shipping on orders $60+ with code FREESHIP60Nordstrom - Handpicked gifts that ship for free Overstock - Save up to 25% on Valentine's Day giftsKohl's - 25-30% off select watchesMore Valentine's sales and dealsIf you're after something different for Valentine's Day, we've rounded up a few more retailers below. These stores have dedicated sales and promotions running right now for gift ideas to help you out. Need some offers to get you going first, well Amazon has some great Amazon Echo deals ahead of Valentine's and there's a great Kindle Paperwhite deal promotion today too. If you're running really short of time, we've also put together a guide to making a free Valentine's Day card online. Amazon - a huge choice with super fast delivery optionsAsos - save up to 70% on the latest fashionBoohoo - the fashion retailer has big discounts running every dayLovehoney.co.uk - spice up your love life via the adults only websiteTravel Supermarket - book a romantic getaway todayVery.co.uk - gifts and fashion for him and for herhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/N77xnPL5A-A

Instagram's direct messaging features are set to get an expansion. The social media platform is currently testing a version of its messaging function for desktop apps and web browsers, in what is likely preparation for the upcoming integration of Messenger, Whatsapp, and Instagram chat services. Instagram has always focused on its mobile offering, though the move to bring messaging to desktop and web feels long overdue. Staple features like DMs (direct messaged) and photo uploads are still missing from the web version of the app, which offers little more than a rolling feed of the influencers and accounts you follow. Instagram gets photo descriptionsHave our brains just not evolved for social media?The revelation came by way of @wongmjane, who has a history of unpacking software apps to see what features are currently being trialled or on the cusp of release. Back in April 2018, Wong spotted Instagram testing a 'mute' function for followers, which ended up rolling out to users the following month. Getting ready for the big leaguesInstagram has seen great success in a generation used to mobile-based apps rather than regular old website applications. And the expansion in desktop services is likely concerned with more than just a well-rounded user experience. The social media giant Facebook is reportedly looking to integrate chat services between the various messaging apps it currently owns - Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. That sort of integration will present challenges, and need each app effectively to be rebuilt from the ground up - so it's no surprise to see the players moving towards a more standardized messaging experience across all devices. Facebook is integrating Whatsapp, Instagram and MessengerVia The Verge http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/5nim7DDdSF0

Xiaomi has added another one of its smart home products to the Indian catalog. After teasing it for a while, the Chinese electronics manufacturer has launched an even more affordable version of their security camera. The Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p will join the 360-degree security camera that was launched in India last year. As apparent, the basic camera records footage at 1080p and features an ultra-wide 130-degree angle lens. There are a couple of features that we have previously seen on the 360-degree camera which has trickled down to the basic camera as well. The basic camera can also detect motion and can see clearly during night courtesy of infrared night vision. The talkback feature is also present on the basic camera which allows remote users to communicate via the speakers present on the back. Unlike the 360-degree camera, the Mi Home Security Camera Basic does not have rotating parts as its field of view is limited to 130-degrees. It's wide but does not provide a full 360-degree view. This particular camera would be effective in capturing a full room if it is installed on one of the corners of the ceiling. The Mi Home Security Camera Basic also features night vision courtesy of 10 IR lamps giving it a range of up to 10 meters at night. Through the use of algorithms, Xiaomi claims to have improved the motion detection on the basic camera which now filters out minuscule elements and movements. Xiaomi's smart camera also supports microSD cards up to 64GB to save the recorded footage. Also Read: Mi Home Security Camera 360° reviewPrice and availabilityThe basic camera will be available on the Xiaomi India store at Rs 1,999 with the sale starting from February 14 at 12 in the afternoon. Also Read: India saw 142.3 million smartphone shipments in 2018: IDChttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/0UAvzL03hbM

What does 2019 look like for Samsung TVs? The South Korean manufacturer is, as always, firing on all cylinders. To that end you can expect modular televisions, new 8K upscaling techniques, expanded use of the Bixby smart assistant and, strangely, iTunes. If QLED is still a bit too rich for your blood or the idea of a 2,000-nit TV sounds like a bit overkill, however, don't worry - there are still plenty of mid-class screens that offer solid picture performance at an affordable price. With so many models to take in, we thought it'd be beneficial for to see the entire line-up, from the high-end QLED to the entry-level TVs, all on one page. One word of warning first: It’s worth noting that a lot of the specs listed below could potentially change as we get closer to the retail release of these screens, but for the most part the specs you see here should be the components that make it in the final product. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6bRB4FGkzwkZDoE74USLQ4.jpg Samsung's MicroLED is modular, meaning it can be built in a variety of different shapes and sizes TV makers are finally thinking outside the boxSamsung 2019 TV technologyMost of the technical advances we see in 2019 will be iterative, rather than anything wholly new from Samsung. Samsung is pushing forward with its MicroLED panels, which feature millions of microscopic blue, red, and green LEDS for an incredible level of color and light control. On the large end, there's the new 219-inch model of Samsung's The Wall, and on the less-large-but-still-large end, the 75-inch The Window – made possible by smaller, more compact clusters of LEDS – with both looking ahead to a flexible future where you can customize your TV shape for any size or aspect ratio you please. The virtual assistant Bixby will be one of the few common features across Samsung's MicroLED, QLED, and Ultra HD lineups – alongside various Samsung smart appliances, phones, and speakers. An 'improved AI algorithm' will make your Samsung TV better at recommending and displaying relevant TV content and apps, with expanded use of Bixby voice controls through your Samsung remote – as well as compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant smart home devices. Not to mention some smart Remote Access features for connecting to other devices through your TV. The addition of Bixby will also allow the TVs to be compatible with Samsung’s SmartThings smart home platform. Together, Bixby and SmartThings will allow you to control your home from the comfort of your couch, giving you voice control over everything from smart lights to your Samsung SmartThings-enabled refrigerator. This may not be as beneficial for those folks who aren’t quite ready to buy into smart home tech yet, but it’s a nice addition to those of us who already have. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCRK9UrF8xg53XaocqiRsm.jpg On the software side, Samsung sets will be getting AirPlay 2 support for streaming iTunes content from Apple devices. 2019 will also be the first time Apple has offered a dedicated iTunes app for movies and TV shows for a non-Apple manufacturer – for now exclusively on Samsung TVs. Of course, the star of the show for Samsung in 2019 is still the QLED TV screen – essentially a variation on traditional Quantum Dot LED-LCD panels that feature a peak brightness between 1,500 and 2,000 nits. For a reference point, that’s about twice as bright as the competition from 2017 and four to five times as bright as the HD/SDR TV you’re used to watching. We're likely to see wider expansion of Samsung's Ambient Mode. When the TV is turned off, Ambient Mode helps the TV mimic the color and pattern of the wall on which the TV is displayed, so that it blends seamlessly into home décor. It can also play music and display information about the news, weather, and traffic as well. While at first limited to QLED TVs, we're hoping to see the mode trickle down into more affordable devices too. Many high-end Samsung sets also feature the OneConnect box, which outsources all of your HDMI, power inputs and the like into a piece of hardware separate from the TV, preventing a mess of cables hanging down from your new display. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Xqqm8SiJoKmkLNnhGCZsK.jpg Ambient Mode and Samsung's signature Invisible Cable will help these TVs seamlessly blend into their surroundings. Samsung Designer Serieshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vbt5ownt4zB8io3uxUCdyd.jpg Samsung The Wall (2019) The Wall (available in 143, 219 inches): Almost too big to be true? The Wall may not fit on most living room walls, but it's a testament to Samsung's desire to impress – featuring millions of microscopic LED for a huge level of color contrast and brightness control over each pixel. Made of a modular series of panels, the size is technically variable, though Samsung is still selling it in general size configurations as a starting point. The first 143-inch model released in late 2018, though we now know a whopping 219-inch version is coming this year. Whichever you're looking at, you can be sure to expect an absolutely insane price tag. The Window (available in 75-inches only): A smaller, but still objectively huge variation on The Wall television above. It's still modular, meaning you'll be able to vary the size somewhat at installation – and we're expecting it to hit some time in 2019. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nj4AVuzaR22BjuFvteDHyT.jpg Samsung The Frame (2018) The Frame (available in 43-, 55- and 65-inches) US model numbers: UN43LS003AFXZA, UN55LS003AFXZA, UN65LS003AFXZA UK model numbers: UE43LS003AUXXU, UE55LS003AUXXU, UE65LS003AUXXU Samsung’s classiest TV got another upgrade last year, and we've heard word that a version of The Frame with a QLED panel is on the way – which feels necessary, given that the picture quality was the only thing letting this gorgeously made hunk of metal down. Blending form and function, this style-focused television may be the most attractive television Samsung has put out. Samsung QLED 2019 Modelshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WdH6xWrNFGgi5bhFGHZcm9.jpg Samsung Q900R QLED TV (available in 65, 75, 85, 98 inches) US model numbers: QN65Q900RBFXZA, QN75Q900RBFXZA, QN82Q900RBFXZA, QN85Q900RAFXZA Unbelievably, Samsung’s monstrous, 85-inch 8K TV is still considered a QLED TV. It’s the top of the list for numerous reasons – size and resolution being the most obvious two – but also its ability to use artificial intelligence upscale SD content to 8K HDR. While it's an absolute beauty to behold, the 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes will put you back a pretty penny – check our review link below for more pricing info. Don’t miss our glowing review of the Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SuXH53V44cCYiNUJLFCfYV.jpg Samsung Q90 QLED TV (Image Credit: Samsung) Samsung Q90 QLED TV (available in 65-, 75- and 82-inches) US model numbers: QN65Q90RAFXZA Samsung's 2019 flagship 4K QLED is the Samsung Q90 QLED TV. Like last year you can expect Ambient Mode and better black levels thanks to its Direct Full Array panel alongside the screen’s insanely iridescent peak brightness. But new this year is the addition of ‘Ultra Viewing Angle’ technology, which restructures the TV’s panels so the backlight passes through the panel with lights evenly onto the screen. Don't miss our review of last year's equivalent, the Samsung Q9FN QLED TVhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgsaxtLijGmLJG2Zn7BVod.jpg Samsung Q80 QLED TV (available in 55-, 65-, 75- and 82-inches) Moving down the line a bit is Samsung’s Q80 QLED TV. Like the Q90, you’ll see a Direct Full Array panel with a feature set that includes Ambient Mode and the Bixby. The Q80 uses far fewer backlight dimming zones than its Q9FN sibling but still looks great and has a more affordable price point. Learn more in our 2018 Samsung Q8FN QLED TV reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XeJnNUPLvzDVwQJT5xnBMj.jpg Samsung Q70 QLED TV (Image Credit: Samsung) Samsung Q70 QLED TV (available in 49-, 55-, 65-, 75- and 82-inches) US model numbers: QN65Q70RAFXZA The Samsung Q7FN was the golden ticket to 2018's QLED line-up. Offering one of the best price-to-performance ratios in the entire line-up, it was the Q7F that roped droves of AV enthusiasts into buying a QLED TV. That said, it could be our TV of the year in 2019 as Samsung has listened to our feedback and swapped the edge-lit display for full array LED-LCD that will definitely improve contrast. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xL2hNhzXzRyvf8kYuKdfja.jpg Samsung Q60 QLED TV (Image Credit: Samsung) Samsung Q60 QLED TV (available in 43-, 49-, 55-, 65-, 75- and 82-inches) US model numbers: QN55Q60RAFXZA, QN65Q60RAFXZA UK model numbers: No model numbers announced yet Last up in the QLED line-up is the entry-level Samsung Q60 QLED TV. The Q6-Series began its life as a special edition that Samsung added around the holidays in 2016, and now it appears the TV has claimed a permanent spot in the line-up. The Q60 is a bit less bright overall than the rest of its Quantum Dot-equipped brethren and still uses the oldedge-lit design but if you’re looking for some of the same spectacular colors at a spectacular price, the Q60 will be the best place to get it. Here's what last year's Samsung Q6FN QLED TV looked like http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg Samsung 2019 Premium UHD Modelshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VT8CYqQTFEwRezTocMWmhR.jpg Samsung RU8000 (available in 49-, 55-, 65-, 75- and 82-inches) US model numbers: UN65RU8000FXZA UK model numbers: None announced yet The first highest series in Samsung's 4K UHD lineup is the RU8000, a sequel to last year’s NU8000. We expect that the RU8000 will use an edge-lit LED LCD panel and a quad-core processor, but that's yet to be confirmed. Expect both HDR10 and HDR10+ support in addition to Bixby and Samsung’s Smart TV platform. Don't miss our review of last year's Samsung NU8000http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ezQcmEGJEoH9zaYgt2wZhb.jpg Samsung RU7300 (Image Credit: Samsung) Samsung RU7300 (available in 55- and 65-inches) US model numbers: None announced yet UK model numbers: None announced yet Underneath the RU8000 is the curved Samsung RU7300. It's not available in as many sizes as its older sibling, but it should fulfill the niche of a curved screen for folks who want to upgrade to a 4K HDR TV. You’ll likely find the same edge-lit LED LCD panel and processor as the RU8000, but that's still to be determined. Here's our full review of the mid-range Samsung NU7300http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pXk7uQbfYwHqKgf2CvJV8f.jpg Samsung RU7100 (available in 43-, 49-, 55-, 58-, 65- and 75-inches) US model numbers: None announced yet UK model numbers: None announced yet The last entry in the 2018 RU Series is Samsung’s RU7100. We don't have a ton of information on Samsung's lowest-end screen in 2019, but we do know that you'll have your choice of screen sizes - the RU7100 will come in a 43-, 49-, 55-, 58-, 65- and 75-inch variation. More of an LG enthusiast? Here's the LG 2019 TV Catalog to perusehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/mtr-FhAqK7Q

India has become a major point of attraction for smartphone companies be it China or South Korea. There's no dearth of phones in the country and it is only expected to grow with every passing year. While 2019 has just begun, International Data Corporation (IDC) in its Asia Pacific quarterly mobile tracker reported that last year, India saw the highest ever smartphone shipments clocking in at 142.3 million units. This translated to a good 14.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the sales of smartphones in India in 2018 in comparison to 2017. According to IDC, brands like Honor, Asus, Realme and Xiaomi to some extent, which focused on online sales contributed to a 38.4% share of the market. Due to the several sales hosted by e-tailers Amazon and Flipkart with cashback offers and discounts, online smartphone shipments grew by 47.3% YoY in Q4 2018. The offline channels still remain the largest and preferred mode of purchasing a smartphone in India and saw a growth of 6.7% annually last year. Further, it was able to maintain a 5% sequential growth by the end of the year. IDC report states that for the long-term success of any brand in India, offline sales play a very important part. This is something that Xiaomi has been closely working on, strengthening its offline presence by opening partner stores in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities while it led the online sales with 47.2% share of the market. Few interesting takeawaysOn average, buyers spent $158 on a smartphone in the year 2018 wherein more than half of the smartphones that were shipped constituted of phones priced between $100-$200. A whopping 181.3 million (around 56% of the total market share) units of feature phones were shipped in India last year. The JioPhone contributed around 36.1% of the total feature phone sales which also resulted in a staggering 23% decline in 2G and 2.5G cellular coverage in the country. The premium smartphone segment which comprises of phones priced above $500 saw a 43.9% YoY growth which was the highest among the different price brackets in India. While premium smartphones only contributed to 3% of the market, it was OnePlus that stood out as the numero uno player in the $500-$700 price range with the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. Furthermore, Samsung took the crown from Apple in the super premium smartphone segment which ranges upwards of $700, thanks to its flagship Galaxy S-series. This year, we expect a lot of these online-exclusive smartphones to make their way to brick and mortar stores which means buyers are going to be spoilt for choices. Also Read: Another foldable phone gets teased ahead of a MWC 2019 launchhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/he7DWE-8Nws

With so many great 4K televisions to choose from, making a decision about which one to purchase for your family may very well come down to price. A good cheap 4K TV deal can be hard to refuse, and these days there are more great TVs at even better prices than ever before. If you need a new television and don't want to pay any more than you have to, why not take a look at our curated list of the best cheap 4K TV deals in Australia for February 2019. We've been on the prowl for the best value 4K Ultra HD TVs currently on sale, focusing on sets with huge discounts off the RRP. With so much 4K content currently available to stream on Netflix, Amazon and Stan, now's the perfect time to upgrade to an Ultra HD set. And at these prices, can you even afford not to? Below, you'll find our selection of the best cheap 4K TV deals for the month of February. You better get a move on, though – some of these deals are time sensitive, and may disappear before the end of the month. Now, let's kick off our list with our deal of the month. TechRadar's 4K TV Deal of the MonthCheap 4K TV deals: 55-inch setsCheap 4K TV deals: 65-inch setsCheap 4K TV deals: over 65-inchesThe best deals on our favourite 4K TVsPerhaps you're not after a cheap TV, but simply want a good deal on a top of the line telly. In that case, check out some great deals for our current favourite 4K televisions below. More 4K smart TV dealsThe televisions listed above are but a small selection of the TV deals available online, with loads of sets in various sizes and brands reduced every day. If the TVs above don't suit your needs or fit your price range, you can check out even more cheap 4K TV deals at Getprice. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/sGo0ATyFitk

Last year, we heard about Apple's plans to become the 'Netflix of magazines' following its acquisition of Texture, a paid subscription app which provides unlimited access to a large range of publications for a nominal monthly fee. Sources in the know have stated that the Cupertino company was planning on merging the app's functionality into the Apple News service – which is currently free – theoretically providing its users with a one-stop-shop for all things news-related. Apple is courting some big names for its rumored news subscription serviceAccording to BuzzFeed, Apple will finally unveil its upgraded news platform, and also introduce new paid options, at event on March 25 that will be focused primarily on its subscription services. While it's expected that its subscription-news service will be the event's major talking point, it's likely that Apple's upcoming TV streaming service will also be touched upon during the briefing. Apple’s streaming service will launch before Disney’s, sources sayThe service, which is expected to cost roughly $10 per month (around £7 / AU$14), is said to be very close to release, with a number of screenshots of the platform recently discovered in the latest iOS 12.2 beta. According to another recent report from the Wall Street Journal, there have been disagreements behind the scenes between the tech giant and news publishers regarding how revenue is divvied up – something which could end up affecting service's final pricing. Apple's $1 billion bet on original TV shows may begin as soon as March 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/XstQkRKeamA

Sony hasn't done much in the smartwatch space since its last Android Wear watch it unveiled in 2014, but the company is back with a new way to bring smart features to your wrist. In a similar vein to a hybrid smartwatch, the new Sony Wena straps allow you to connect your existing watch to a band that allows for contactless payments, basic fitness tracking and notifications from your phone. The strap comes in two different styles with a silicone option designed for fitness fanatics - that's called the Wena Wrist Active - while those looking for a more premium design will likely prefer the metal strap called the Wena Wrist Pro. Our ranking of the best smartwatchMaybe you'll prefer our best fitness tracker listWe may soon see the Google Pixel WatchIn the UK, you can pre-order the straps from today, but the company has yet to reveal a proper release date. We don't currently know if - or when - the company is planning to bring this tech to the US or Australia. The metal strap is designed to attach to your high-end traditional watch. It's a 20mm band, but it's compatible with watches that have 18, 20 or 22mm lugs so it's likely to work with your existing classic watch. You've got the choice of either silver or black. This version is water resistant under to 50 meter and sports simple activity logging alongside a good looking display for your notifications on the rear of your wrist. There's also contactless payment technology on both straps that's made possible by Wirecard's Boon app for Android and iOS. This won't connect to Google Pay or Apple Pay technology. Notifications also appear on the rear of the strap in the black box that you can see in the image below. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cehp38K5n8KwjUdgC6nNJb.jpg This is the Sony Wena Wrist Pro strap. Image Credit: Sony If you're looking for something more fitness led device, you may prefer the Wena Wrist Active that comes with a silicone band and more health features. As well as boasting step tracking like the metal strap, this comes with GPS and a heart rate tracker. All of this data will then be able to sync with Apple Health or Google Fit depending on which type of phone you're connecting to your strap. The band is again 20mm with the lugs to match 18, 20 or 22mm faces. There's a display on the rear of the strap so you can see your notifications directly on your wrist. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kyFfGXqXX7V3GMoQN6snJb.jpg This is the Sony Wena Wrist Active. Image Credit: Sony If you don't own a traditional watch face to connect this to, Sony is also releasing three watch faces that you can connect to the straps. None of these have smart features, so you'll have to get one of the smart straps to get those features. These come with a variety of designs called Mechanical, Solar and Quartz. The Wena Wrist Pro is £399 (about $510, AU$725) while the Wrist Active is cheaper at £349 (about $450, AU$630). The watch faces themselves start at £100 (about $130, AU$180) and head all the way up to £450 (about $580, AU$820), but they can also be purchased bundled with one of the Wena straps too. We'll probably never see a Sony Smartwatch 4http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/J3O4OH_I9Rw

If you're a movie buff, an IMAX theater is the best cinema experience money can buy - so how would you like to bring that experience into your living room? While it doesn't quite promise to bring hundreds of speakers or a massive 72-foot projection screen into your living room, IMAX Enhanced will be a game-changer by offering expanded aspect ratio and immersive sound to a living room near you. IMAX Enhanced is both a new licensing and certification program for home entertainment gear that was announced last September, launched in December and made its debut to the world's tech industry at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. There were billboards outside the venues, there were demo rooms, there were fast-talking presenters on the booths of Sony, DTS, Denon, and Marantz. However, for most attendees, there was still one big question: exactly what is IMAX Enhanced? What is IMAX Enhanced?Already available on some 4K Blu-rays, the IMAX Enhanced logo means that the content has the trademark IMAX expanded aspect ratio and immersive sound. The IMAX Enhanced logo means that the content has IMAX's expanded aspect ratio and immersive sound. "What we're trying to achieve is to bring the best possible entertainment experience to the home," says the day-to-day lead of IMAX Enhanced, John McDaniel, VP of Business Development, Ecosystems at Xperi, which owns DTS. "These are premium devices to which we're delivering premium content and optimizing the playback of that content." IMAX and DTS are now hoping that manufacturers of TVs, AV receivers and, eventually, soundbars will all put the logo on their high-end equipment that signifies that it has an 'IMAX Mode'. That's already happening, with Sony, TCL and others previewing equipment at CES certified to be IMAX Enhanced-compatible. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrPuRY9mf3hrvoytWsbH2E.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar How similar is IMAX Enhanced to the theater?From a picture quality standpoint? Almost identical. For example, if you playback a 4K Blu-ray disc on an IMAX Enhanced TV or projector, you will see the trademark expanded aspect ratio used in IMAX content shot on IMAX cameras. So that means stuff like Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’, which back in 2008 was the first IMAX-Hollywood production, will look identical on your IMAX Enhanced setup as it did in theaters. "You will get the IMAX expanded aspect ratio, the sharper image and the IMAX signature sound enabled by DTS," says McDaniel. “The majority of films in IMAX cinemas use the 1.90:1 aspect ratio, which also works well in the home because with 1.90:1, there is only a very small amount of letterboxing on a 1.78, 16:9 display. At most, it will fill the 1.78:1 TV screen, eliminating letterboxing entirely.” IMAX Enhanced requires a certified display, AV receiver, and enough speakers to cope with the IMAX PPS (Proportional Point Source) proprietary speaker configurations of 5.0, 6.0 and 12.0. Thankfully, it's completely backward-compatible, so any IMAX Enhanced disc will play perfectly well on any TV. Unfortunately, however, it's up to you to provide the projector and screen. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sCAdxJuqpn8DUo4p489ViS.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Another cinema standard? Really?In an industry overrun by formats and standards, IMAX Enhanced is arriving at an auspicious time - one that's both good and bad for TVs. It's good because there are more 4K HDR displays than ever, making it a good time to release a standard that capitalizes on IMAX's system of high-resolution cameras and film formats that use bigger, brighter, higher resolution projectors boasting higher contrast. Since many homes now have 4K HDR TVs, the time is right for a jump in cinematic quality, thinks IMAX and DTS. "One of the technologies that we're leveraging is the digital remastering process that occurs on the content prior to that content being shown in IMAX cinemas," says McDaniel. "When IMAX first got into displaying Hollywood content it noticed that the projection systems in IMAX Cinemas would actually expose anomalies in the content that would otherwise go unseen in any other cinema, so they began remastering the content for those brighter projectors and higher contrast screens prior to it being shown commercially at IMAX cinemas." This digital remastering process – called IMAX DMR – is used in Hollywood to produce a 'clean plate' of a film that the director can then make creative changes to in post-production. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cw3rbiYAYqAoThPByVSFt3.jpg Sony Master Series Z9G (Image Credit: Sony) What do you need to get IMAX Enhanced?IMAX Enhanced TVs must be 4K HDR, and to get IMAX Enhanced audio, that logo must be on your AV receiver or, in future, a soundbar. "The target is consumers that that are looking for a premium entertainment experience in the home," says McDaniel. "We are targeting people with expensive home theaters who don't mind replacing all of their components with IMAX Enhanced-certified equipment." IMAX Enhanced TVs must be 4K HDR, and to get IMAX Enhanced audio, that logo must be on your AV receiver or, in future, a soundbar. However, McDaniel thinks that upgrading slowly may be the way to go. "You don't necessarily need to replace all of your equipment out of the gate," he says. "It's aspirational – maybe someone already has a DTS:X AVR and they simply want to replace their display to get the IMAX Enhanced image experience. They can still leverage DTS:X until they decide to replace their AVR." Here's exactly what IMAX Enhanced gear is available so far: IMAX Enhanced TVs For now, it's just Sony, but China's TCL – one of the three biggest TV manufacturers in the world – is also committed to launching IMAX Enhanced TVs in 2019. Sony A9F OLED Sony Z9F LED Sony A8F OLED Sony A1E OLED Sony X900F LED Sony Master Series Z9G 8K LCD IMAX Enhanced projectors If you're looking for a larger image, there are also a number of IMAX Enhanced projectors on the market - though, just a word of warning, most of these are for high-end home cinemas and have the price tag to match. Sony VPL-VW695ES Sony VPL-VW675ES Sony VPL-VW385ES Sony VPL-VW295ES Sony VPL-VW285ES IMAX Enhanced AVRs High-end AV receivers are regularly stuffed with badges and logos, so it's no surprise that this is the area that’s most competitive. 2019 will see even more IMAX Enhanced AV receivers from Elite, Integra, Onkyo and Pioneer. Arcam AV860 Arcam AVR850 Arcam AVR550 Arcam AVR390 Denon AVC-X8500H Denon AVR-X6500H Denon AVR-X4500H Lexicon MC-10 Lexicon RV-9 Lexicon RV-6 Marantz AV8805 Marantz AV7705 Marantz SR8012 Marantz SR7013 Marantz SR6013 Sony STR-ZA5000ES* Sony STR-ZA3100ES* Sony STR-ZA2100ES* Sony STR-ZA1100ES* Trinnov Altitude32 Trinnov Altitude16 (* indicates that it will receive IMAX Enhanced capability via a firmware update in Spring 2019) Can TVs be both IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision? Yes, and it's possible that high-end TVs will soon be compatible with both standards. "TVs could be compatible with both so it's not going to interfere in any way, but the IMAX Enhanced content is not utilizing Dolby Vision – it's a higher standard because it has a higher standard of visuals," says McDaniel. "We're not creating a new format – we're leveraging existing standards and technologies to bring this to the home – and we've inserted some of our own DTS technologies and licenses." McDaniel thinks that it's going to be subjective whether people prefer IMAX Enhanced or Dolby Vision. "We're not comparing ourselves against Dolby Vision because they're doing something very different in terms of the ecosystem."John McDaniel "We're not comparing ourselves against Dolby Vision because they're doing something very different in terms of the ecosystem," McDaniel said. "Dolby Vision is its own metadata format, whereas IMAX Enhanced is essentially the best possible version of a film leveraging HDR10 and HDR10+. We're optimizing playback on the displays and on the AVR or soundbar to create the best possible experience." McDaniel also confirmed that even if your 4K TV is not IMAX Enhanced compatible if it's got HDR10 that when you watch an IMAX Enhanced 4K Blu-ray disc then can still see the expanded aspect ratio and remastered picture that is 'baked in' to the content. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3WvJ2eTGeZJPLzpb7HXc2j.jpg 'Venom' is one of IMAX Enhanced's launch titles. (Image credit: TechRadar) What about IMAX Enhanced content?At CES it was announced that all IMAX Enhanced-certified Sony TVs would allow the streaming of IMAX Enhanced 4K content through the FandangoNow in the US, Rakuten TV for Europe, and China’s Tencent Video. Initial titles include Sony Pictures/Marvel’s 'Venom' and Sony/Studio 8’s 'Alpha', alongside 100+ IMAX documentaries including 'Journey to the South Pacific' and 'A Beautiful Planet', which are both already available on 4K Blu-ray. As well as Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures is also on board. "You'll see a lot of IMAX Enhanced 4K Blu-ray disc this year," says McDaniel. Whether or not IMAX Enhanced catches on remains to be seen, but expect the makers of high-end gear to hedge their bets and include IMAX Enhanced just in case. With Sony Pictures and Paramount Pictures pictures behind it, it could yet become the benchmark for home cinema. We've also got guides to the best 4K TV and best TV 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/WXfBrBlPYkc

The Sony PlayStation Classic has seen some progressively amazing deals since the holiday season, and now it’s going for its biggest discount yet at just $39. Just the other week, we saw the PlayStation Classic sell for $54.99 at Amazon, but this new deal from Walmart absolutely tops it by slashing $60 – or 60% off – its original $99 price. Why is the PlayStation Classic seeing such a fire sale? Well, it might have to do with the PlayStation Classic being the the worst retro revival console ever released. After a hyped-up launch, a few gumshoe users discovered the console was running 50Hz PAL version classic PS1 games. These questionable emulation choices made the console a poor choice over the almost universally loved Nintendo Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini. However, this major discount certainly makes PlayStation Classic a much more palatable purchase. The console comes with 20 games from the PS1 era including a few notable classics like Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Twisted Metal. Of course, you could always side-load this bad boy with all of your favorite PS1 games – should you obtain completely legal ROM files for it. Looking to get into modern gaming? Here are the best consoles of 2019Via The Verge http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/FzU20yTysu0

A bunch of official Samsung Galaxy S10 cases are due to launch alongside Samsung's new smartphones next week... but you don't have to wait that long, apparently. You can get an idea of what Samsung's next big thing looks like right now. Today, a variety of Samsung-made cases have leaked thanks to Mobile Fun, and the covers are designed for Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10e. We've also seen a few color options for the Galaxy S10 PlusAs well as a promotional banner for the Galaxy S10And heard rumors of a new upcoming Samsung foldable phoneSpecifically, you'll spot the supple Leather Case and the LED View Cover for the new Samsung phones. The View Cover acts as a folio and lets the time shine through. Check it out for yourself in the video below: Interesting Galaxy S10 case detailsThe all-black cases look standard, but there are two surprise details stemming from today's Galaxy S10 cases video leak that caught our eye. First, the cheaper Galaxy S10e case includes a gap to access the power button. Leaks have suggested it'll get a fingerprint reader on this side button, not underneath the glass like on the more premium Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus. Second, the back of the box hints that you'll need to take off the case to reverse wireless charge the Galaxy Buds. Samsung seems to call this Wireless Power Sharing. We'll have more details on the official Samsung Galaxy S10 cases soon, as Samsung is due to reveal its smartphones on February 20. Want the phone as soon as it drops? Here's an early look at the best Samsung Galaxy S10 dealshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/6_VcQQqnbNM

BioWare’s upcoming game Anthem is in need of serious exposition, so District 9 director Neill Blomkamp made a prequel short film titled "Anthem: Conviction" that will debut on February 14. The partnership between EA and Blomkamp’s experimental film house Oats Studios was announced on Tuesday alongside a short one-minute teaser trailer. Xbox One S Anthem bundle is the cheapest (and worst) way to play the gameGood news, BioWare isn't done with Mass Effect just yetEA's other game, Apex Legends, just hit 25 million playersThe prequel takes place a few decades before the start of Anthem and shows the city of Fort Tarsis where players spend time in between missions. You’ll also get to see some live-action footage of the game’s freelancers battling the head of the evil Dominion faction, the Monitor, that should help flesh out the world BioWare has been working on these last few years. Why did Blomkamp choose Anthem? Apparently, the director – whose credits include District 9, Elysium, and Chappie – was “blown away by this incredible world BioWare created” and wanted to make a film set in that universe with his Oats Studios label. The full short will be available on Thursday, February 14 on Oats Studios’s YouTube channel, but you can catch a clip for the short below. For whom the Anthem tollsOf course, if you want to save every little detail until after you've played the game, we don't blame you. And, thankfully, you won't have to wait much longer to make that happen: Anthem is available to Origin Access Premier members on PC starting on Friday, February 15 with a full roll out on Friday, February 22. Anthem is going to look great on the PS4 Prohttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Kk772WiSp_4

The Google Pixel 4 may not be the only new smartphone that the search giant is working on. A new patent application from the company details a modular device that blurs the lines between the old Project Ara modular smartphone design and a simpler approach like Motorola's Moto Z phones with Moto Mods or the modular LG G5. The patent was spotted by T3. This new patent shows a device that doesn't have quite the same level of granular customization that the Project Ara smartphone was aiming to offer. But, it still shows a design that offers far more variety than the Moto Z family of smartphones. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FuLatyVLbH6Hdd2ti8YKAC.jpg Image credit: Google Patent images show of a number of modules that can slot together to make a complete handset. We see a main housing module that allows two other modules to slot in. The patent describes users' ability to "customize and modify the device by attaching different electronic accessory modules to the electronic device to create new and changing devices with unique features. Additionally, different housings can be used with the electronic device to create customized device experiences." This opens the possibility of a device that can have its display, sensors, system on a chip, chassis, and camera all swapped in and out. The patent describes a module that could include anything from extra scanners, auxiliary battery or memory, an extra display, or different types of cameras. The patent also doesn't limit itself to the smartphone form factor. This degree of modularity for a device has the benefit of allowing customers to kit the product to their needs while also switching components as they become outdated, malfunction, or are simply unneeded on any given day. The implications for e-waste are also positive, as consumers would no longer dispose of whole device when upgrading. Of course, as we've seen Project Ara gather dust over the years, it's just as possible that this patent will never lead to a new device from Google. And, while we could hope for the Google Pixel 4 or some new smartphone line to get this functionality, we'll just have to wait and see. Check out the most exciting smartphone launches happening soonhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/J0eBeRgUjI8

Lenovo is making it easier for businesses to access data center hardware and services with the launch of its TruScale Infrastructure Services which allow organisations to use and pay for them without having to purchase the equipment. As technology rapid evolves, businesses require the ability to integrate new technologies and workloads efficiently and seamlessly. Lenovo's new as-a-service offering allows them to do just that so they can focus on innovating within their organisation. The company's new Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure Services is a new take on procuring IT resources via a consumption-based, subscription model where customers never take ownership of the hardware or other IT assets and instead pay for what they use each month as part of their operating expenses. How to build a data center in nine monthsOrganisations waste resources storing useless IT hardware10 extreme data centers that look straight out of a sci-fi movieLenovo's ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile product portfolios are available through its new offering which includes hardware installation, deployment, management, maintenance and removal. Lenovo TruScaleTruScale offers a true consumption-based model with no required minimum capicty commitment and customers only pay for capacity when their workloads are actively running. Additionally, capacity can either be scaled up or down to accommodate business needs which ensures that IT infrastructure is the right size all the time. Lenovo's new offering provides the advantages of cloud-like economics with the added security of on-premise hardware. Lenovo Data Center Group's SVP and Chief Customer Officer, Roderick Lappin explained the company's decision to offer infrastructure as-a-service, saying: “Lenovo is accelerating our customers’ Intelligent Transformation and digital journey by providing them with a new way of securing and deploying infrastructure. By eliminating the capital expense of purchasing IT equipment and replacing with a subscription model, customers can now focus on supporting their business growth, knowing that they’ll have the right flexibility across their environment. Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure Services combines the economic flexibility of cloud with the security of on-premise data, giving customers more agility, efficiency and simplicity in how they operate.” Lenovo TruScale as-a-service is available through the company's sales representatives and channel partners across the globe and interested businesses can learn more here. Also check out the best small business servers, the best cloud storage and the best cloud computing serviceshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/1D8zYnv6wPE

Reliance on print in the workplace is causing security concerns for businesses worldwide according to the results of Quocirca's latest Global Print Security Report. The study found that print-related breaches are costing an average of over $400,000 per year with 60 per cent of organisations experiencing at least one print-related data loss in the past 12 months. However, the majority of these breaches stem from accidental actions by internal users or insider threat. Despite a reported 11 percent of all security incidents being related to print infrastructure, Quocirca's research found that attempts to mitigate print risks lack maturity with only 27 per cent of businesses achieving print security leader status in the firm's Print Security Maturity Index. Printer security a major worry in the education sectorProtecting inside assets from outside threatsAddressing insider threats with logon managementEven as businesses undergo their digital transformations, 91 percent of organisations consider print to still be important and 87 percent expect its importance to continue over the next two years. Perception gapQuocirca's study also found a perception gap where print security risks are concerned. The top perceived risk is malware according to 70 percent of organisations despite the fact that the most common cause of actual breaches is accidental actions of internal users accounting for 32 percent of incidents. This perception gap could easily lead organisations to place too much focus on some risks while neglecting others. Quocirca's Research Director Louella Fernandes provided further insight on the findings of the report, saying: “Print infrastructure is vulnerable to all the threats associated with IoT devices, but also to risks linked to hard copy output. The number of print-related of breaches reported by the organisations we surveyed is concerning and the lack of security maturity shows that businesses can and should do more. With the financial, legal and reputational consequences of data breaches escalating, print security is intrinsic to an organisation’s security posture and a risk that should be managed at boardroom level.” One way that Quocirca suggests businesses can improve their print security is by turning to a managed print service (MPS) with its research showing a positive link between businesses that use MPS and improved security. We've also highlighted the best business printers and the best endpoint security softwarehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/F-Mj1mt1ez8

The future of BioWare's sci-fi RPG series Mass Effect has been up in the air for some time now. Following the lacklustre reception to Mass Effect Andromeda in 2017, BioWare Montreal became a "support studio" while the series was put on an indefinite hiatus - which had fans questioning whether we would ever see another Mass Effect game at all. However, thanks to a studio profile by Polygon (via PCGamer), we now know the future isn't completely dark for Commander Shepherd and crew. We just might not see it return for some time. Anthem release date, trailers, hands on preview and newsHere's everything we know so far about Dragon Age 4Best PC games 2019: the must-play titles you don’t want to missWhen asked about the Mass Effect series, BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah assured fans that the developer isn't done with the franchise quite yet. “We’re definitely not done with Mass Effect," Darrah told Polygon. "There’s a lot of stories to be told. We could pull on the threads we put down with Andromeda; we could pull on threads from Mass Effect 3. There’s a lot of interesting space to be explored.” http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8MjN3Kk4votQLbkmPvqvx4.jpg Image credit: BioWare In addition, BioWare general manager Casey Hudson reiterated the team's intention to return to the series when it's possible. “In my mind, it’s very much alive,” Hudson explained to Polygon. “I’m thinking all the time about things that I think will be great. It’s just a matter of getting back to it as soon as we can.” However, we could be waiting a while, as BioWare is currently focused on the release of online multiplayer shooter Anthem and the upcoming Dragon Age title. So don't hold your breath.... Read more: Anthem breaks the BioWare formula, but is that a good thing?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/1Yx3_MYauMQ

Almost half of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK believe a cyberattack would put their business at risk of closure according to new research from the cybersecurity firm Webroot. Additionally 48 percent of organizations have also begun to shift their priorities away from activities that would help grow their business in order to address cybersecurity. Webroot's report, titled “Size Does Matter”, sheds light on the challenging climate UK SMBs are currently facing in a time of rapid political, economic and social change. After Brexit, cybersecurity threats are the biggest source of uncertainty for UK SMBs. Bolstering the SMB networkHP and PayPal team up for new SMB POS systemSMBs 'need to completely reinvent' in next five yearsTo deal with growing cyber threats, SMBs are spending almost an entire working day (18% of their time) a week on cybersecurity related tasks. Targeting SMBsOf the businesses surveyed by Webroot, almost half (48%) said they had suffered a cyberattack or data breach in their lifetime with more than one in seven saying this happened more than once. To make matters worse, of those businesses that had been targeted, 70 percent were used as an entry point into a larger enterprise system they supply to. Nearly half (48%) of the cases negatively impacted relationships with 22 percent of SMBs admitting they are no longer a supplier as a result. Webroot's Senior Director of Product Strategy, Paul Barnes encouraged SMBs to use their nimble size to their advantage, saying: “SMBs can no longer consider themselves too small to be targets. They need to use their nimble size to their advantage by quickly identifying risks and educating everyone in the business of how to mitigate those risks, because people will always be the first line of defence. Working with the right cybersecurity partner or managed service provider (MSP) to develop the right strategy for their size will allow smaller businesses to prioritise the activities that matter most and help them grow.” Protect your business from the latest cyber threats with the best antivirushttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/e-cMSBXGNFA