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What is the IoT?The world around us is getting smarter and more connected as technology becomes a common sight in many areas. Digital devices are not just in our pockets or our offices, but increasingly in our homes, buildings, and many places and cities. Helping collect, analyse and monitor data and information about their surroundings, these devices are able to communicate with each other through the ‘Internet of Things’. Often shortened to the IoT, this worldwide, interconnected network allows devices to talk to each other and to us, delivering reams of data through smarter processes that will greatly increase the quality of life around the world. The Internet of Things is predicted to revolutionise the way in which we live our lives, with many industry experts tipping it to have the biggest technological impact since cloud computing, as more data than ever before can be collected, stored and analysed. Many consumers are already enjoying the benefits of the IoT, as popular products such as the Amazon Echo smart speaker and the Nest thermostat from Google becoming common sights in homes around the world. But the wider world can also benefit from the IoT, with businesses being able to streamline previously complex and data-hungry processes through improved automation, freeing up employees for other tasks. Public sector organisations such as hospitals can also use sensors to monitor patients more effectively, and local governments can monitor pollution, traffic levels, weather data, and much much more. The IoT is growing fast, and is set to affect more and more areas of our lives in the years to come, resulting in a smart world that previously was only imaginable in science fiction. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FQ3cUnt4ca6dvsktEttNT.jpg IoT - the latest news and views05/02 - Insecure apps put half of IoT devices at risk - IoT apps lack encryption and leave devices vulnerable to hackers... 28/01 - Japanese government will hack citizens' IoT devices - Unconventional survey planned to help secure consumer IoT devices... 15/01 - UK firms can't tell if their IoT is secure - Only half can detect if their IoT devices have been breached... 14/01 - Open source may be the key to securing IoT - Adding ready-made software to IoT devices without having to write code... 09/01 - IoT devices now top priority for cybercriminals - Hackers utilise Thingbots to launch IoT attacks... 04/01 - IoT spending to reach new highs in 2019 - Manufacturing, transport and utilities will top IoT investment... 03/01 - Fake apps and IoT attacks top 2019 threats - Avast's 2019 Threat Landscape Report sheds light on this year's biggest threats... 27/12 - The Future of IoT connectivity - IoT vendors and network providers must work together... 20/12 - Malware threats continue to rise and target IoT - IoT malware and ransomware still on the rise, McAfee Labs report finds... 17/12 - Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem promises flexible connectivity and low power for IoT - New modem builds on success of predecessor... 05/12 - Top IoT standards could be compromised by hackers - Unsecured machine-to-machine deployments leave IoT devices at risk... 29/11 - Don’t bank on IoT - Trading security for convenience... 07/11 - How banks can create a successful IoT strategy - Infosys Finacle tells us why the IoT could be the key to a new level of innovation... 07/11 - How 5G will enable the next generation of IoT deployments - Canonical head tells us why next-generation networks are the key to innovation... 01/11 - What “x-as-a-service” means for IoT - It's never been easier to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator... 31/10 - CIOs fear "burden" of IoT projects - IoT multiplies the complexity of enterprise cloud ecosystems... 29/10 - Seven critical questions every business needs to ask before implementing an IoT plan - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail... 11/10 - How interoperability accelerates IoT collaboration - Issues with connecting multiple devices and services have slowed IoT adoption... 10/10 - Enterprises expect IoT results in less than three years - IoT is no longer an emerging technology... 09/10 - Connecting the seas: How radio is aiding maritime IoT - KNL Networks says its radio network can keep ships stay connected... 01/10 - IoT technology 'vital for success' of UK businesses - Businesses of all sizes see this emerging technology as vital to their future success... 01/10 - Steak & chips: how IoT and machine learning will disrupt risk in animal insurance - Even farm animals are becoming connected in today's digital world... 01/10 - Six principles to secure the IoT - It's up to IoT leaders to take the lead in security and privacy... 27/09 - "Most sophisticated" Torii botnet targeting IoT devices - The newly discovered malware strain is building the most sophisticated botnet ever seen... 21/09 - Privacy in the age of IoT: the future’s connected for VPN - Many have asked: do ‘normal people’ actually care about online privacy and VPNs? Yes, they do... 20/09 - How can the IoT transform the sports business? - Sports venues are getting a much needed upgrade from IoT technology... 19/09 - IoT malware grew significantly during the first half of 2018 - New research from Kaspersky Lab reveals how cybercriminals are targeting IoT devices... 06/08 - Why IBM is pushing to be the driving force in the IoT - The IoT and IBM could prove to be a match made in heaven... 03/08 - Qualcomm reveals major IoT push - Chipmaker unveils its plans to help power the global IoT.. 18/07 - Vodafone expands IoT range for businesses - New surveillance and energy management tools bring IoT to more companies across the UK... 17/07 - Microsoft and GE team up for major IoT launch - Partnership will see major expansion of Industrial IoT from Azure and GE Digital... 13/06 - Vodafone: 5G smartphone uncertainty means focus on core network and IoT - Vodafone UK CTO says 5G will be a gamechanger, but smartphone innovation in the 4G era won't be matched... 04/06 - Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom test NB-IoT roaming - Two operators claim trial is massive step forward for cross-border IoT... 01/06 - LPWAN is the final piece in the mobile IoT puzzle - Vodafone's IoT business is focusing on services and partnerships rather than technology... 31/05 - GSMA: Mobile operators must change to grab $1.1tn IoT market - GSMA warns that just 5 per cent of IoT revenue will be found in connectivity, so mobile operators need to evolve... 17/05 - Mobile IoT networks to be a 'core component' of 5G - GSMA says NB-IoT and LTE-M deployments are paving the way for massive IoT powered by 5G... 08/05 - Nokia snaps up SpaceTime Insights to boost IoT drive - SpaceTime Insights acquisition allows Nokia to expand IoT work... 24/04 - Telcos exploring mixed approaches to IoT - Communications providers see the potential in IoT but are taking multiple paths, Ericsson report says... 23/03 - Operator partnerships could be the key to IoT success - O2 says it wants to do more than just dish out SIMs and connectivity... 22/03 - IoT security spend to reach £1bn in 2018 - Gartner figures suggests increased awareness of threats is boosting spend... 07/03 - New internet of things security code aims to stamp out Mirai and other threats - The government is taking action on IoT security... 22/12 - Why 2018 could be a decisive year for IoT - Major report highlights struggle between competing technologies over the next year... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/erVEWkqwhVk

There's still plenty of time left to get your Valentine's Day flowers delivered online this year for your better half and avoid the drama of phoning florists on the day. They're going to be in no mood for your nonsense at 4:55pm on February 14th. Not that we'd ever leave it that late. Ahem... As we're increasingly finding for pretty much everything though, the wealth of online options makes life much easier if you're too busy to get to a florist, not to mention transporting them home intact yourself always seems more difficult than it should be. Don't panic though, it's time to 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 the UK (we've also covered the best options in the US). 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. Don't forget, most of these flower deliveries won't come with a vase despite the photos, although we have found one store that does clearly label some deals as coming with one for free. Order Valentine's Day flowers now for on-time deliveryMore 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/WF2z8tBIdyk

Epic’s creation of its own digital storefront have once again sparked contention that the PC gaming is too fragmented, with the surfeit of digital platforms required to play different games denying us the satisfaction of keeping everything in one tidy place. The reality is that probably about 90% of the average gamer’s collection is on Steam, and it wouldn’t hurt to explore some of the alternatives. At a time when Epic seems to be getting all the attention, we’ve decided to shine a light on six other PC gaming platforms that are worth checking out, in our list of the best Steam alternatives of 2019. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WCaoFFyuhwbTJ8YzFyFJeD.jpg OriginProbably the most famous (or infamous, depending on how you feel about EA) Steam alternative, Origin has come a long way over the years, growing from something of a necessary evil to play Battlefield and FIFA to a well-polished platform in its own right. Origin’s clean and elegant, and makes it easy to party up with friends for online gaming. It’s largely centred around EA games, of course, and it’s telling that many of the menus try to guide you towards the big EA IPs like The Sims, FIFA and Battlefield. Beyond the shameless self-promotion however, you’ll find plenty of non-EA games like the Assassin’s Creed series, The Witcher 3, the Batman series, as well as some vintage titles like Theme Hospital and SimCity 2000. Given the choice, we’d probably still opt for a Steam version of a game over an Origin one, but one feature that does make Origin pop is the Origin Access subscription. The ‘Basic’ version costs $4.99/£3.99/AU$6.99 a month (or $29.99/£19.99/AU$39.99 a year), and gives you access to over 170 EA games; pretty much the whole catalogue except for the most recent entries in its biggest IPs. The ‘Premier’ subscription costs $99.99/£89.99/$129.99 a year, and on top of the Basic subscription lets you play Battlefield V, FIFA 19, Anthem (when it comes out), and the very latest first-party EA games as and when they launch. On the subscription service front, Origin is pretty much unrivalled. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQjdkAZgtyAw8LU9N8r7ui.png Itch.ioThe independent PC gaming platform, equivalent to the eccentric bric-a-brac shop selling obscurities from stuffed animals to crystal skulls. Itch.io is exclusively committed to indie games, and there’s a good chance that some of your favourite indie titles on Steam actually started life on Itch.io before growing to become fully-fledged commercial products. This makes it one of the best and most interesting Steam alternatives out there. What’s nice about Itch.io is that it puts you right on the frontline of indie game development, helping devs along the tough road to success. Many games here are free at first, relying on feedback and donations before going commercial. There are tens of thousands of games to peruse, many of which were conceived in one of the many game jams organised by Itch. The app works smoothly and keeps your games updated. It has a strong community focus, with plenty of discussions, devlogs, and a schedule of the endless gamejams where aspiring developers can jump in and make games in tight time periods. This really is a Steam alternative that deserves your support. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CPKUdgGN7cGXKS4KgtMFnd.jpg Epic Games StoreThe new kid in town, though maybe ‘kid’ isn’t the right term for a veteran publisher that’s delivered us Unreal, the Unreal Engine and, lest we forget, Fortnite. Hoping to harness the millions of people who use the Epic Launcher to play Fortnite, Epic has gone in hard on securing exclusivity deals for games ranging from anticipated indie titles like Hades, to big-money behemoths like Metro Exodus. The Epic Games Store even nabbed the beloved Sony-published PlayStation exclusive Journey, which just goes to show that even exclusivity can evaporate in the face of big money (can we have Bloodborne next, please?). As we’ve already noted in our Epic Games Store vs Steam feature, the Epic Store doesn’t feel great to use yet, lacking in even basic features like cloud saves and a search bar. It is, however, the only digital platform with the audacity to secure exclusives like it were the Xbox 360 circa 2008. That, and the fact that it’s currently offering a very good game for free every two weeks, means that by brute financial force it’s worth taking a look at. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/deH2f8gsu8HuRGJ8JJs4C8.jpg GOG GalaxyOne of the longest-running Steam alternatives has made it this far thanks to one particularly powerful selling point: everything you buy on GOG is DRM-free. So your games are well and truly yours; you can burn them to discs, you can keep their installers on external hard drives, you can do whatever you like with them. GOG has regular free game giveaways, and sometimes even runs a scheme where you can link your Steam account and get DRM-free versions of your Steam games at no extra cost. Initially dedicated to reviving old games and making them work on modern PCs, GOG has come a long way, and today you’ll find DRM-free versions of top titles like The Witcher 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2 and No Man’s Sky, among many others. GOG Galaxy is GOG’s desktop client, first released a couple of years ago. It essentially gives the scrappy DRM-free experience a platform, with all the bells and whistles like friends lists, cloud saves and automatic updates for your games. It’s convenient for library management and shopping, and even stores your owned games on virtual wooden bookshelves. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7t2TiuSnFtLchYRct9DbDj.jpg UplayUbisoft’s official desktop gaming client and store doesn’t have the best reputation. One of its more notorious traits is that even if you buy the Steam version of an Ubisoft game, you still have to run it through Uplay. Basically, it’s Double DRM and it’s not great (so if picking between the Steam and Uplay version of a game, you may as well just pick Uplay to avoid this situation). Uplay is a functional rather than flashy app, with the usual features you’d hope for such as cloud saves, library and store search functions, and a friends list. You can earn ‘XP’ by playing games through Uplay, but rewards are limited to badges and bragging rights among your friends - nothing more. Its greatest strength is probably the actual store, which isn’t expansive but of course contains Ubisoft’s impressive repertoire of games from series like Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy games and Watch Dogs. Uplay tends to offer some of the best discounts on its own games, and is known for offering plenty of freebies too, with games like Assassin’s Creed 3, Far Cry: Blood Dragon and For Honor given away in limited-time deals in the past. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FGEDRMJeKQFSHDBxMF2Jm.jpg Microsoft StoreIt’s no secret that Microsoft has always harboured ambitions of becoming the leading digital distribution platform on Windows. The problem is that during the years when Microsoft was embroiled in the Xbox and Xbox 360, Steam came along and pretty much took over the PC gaming market unopposed. That, and the fact that first Games for Windows Live, and later the Microsoft Store, were pretty awful for gaming. But Microsoft has learned from its mistakes. Today, one of the star features of the Microsoft Store is Xbox Play Anywhere, whereby many games you buy for the Xbox One can be played on PC, and vice versa. Essentially, buying the Xbox or PC version of top games like Forza Horizon 4, Sea of Thieves and Gears of War 4 gets you a copy of the game for both platforms. Another feature that complements Play Anywhere is the Xbox Game Pass, which lets you download and play a number of the latest first-party Microsoft games, including those mentioned above. Microsoft said it will expand Xbox Game Pass on PC to include all the third-party offerings available on the Xbox One version of the subscription (that’s over 200 games currently), though we’re yet to get confirmation about when this will happen. At $10/£8.99/AU$10.95 a month (or as little as $70/£47 a year), the Game Pass is much better value for Xbox gamers as things stand. However, it drops in price regularly, and at the time of writing you can get a 14-day free trial of Xbox Game Pass, as well as a one-month pass for just $1/£1/AU$1. That’s a month-and-a-half of solid gaming right there! Here's the best PC games you should be playing right nowImage credits: TechRadar http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Ksbfsm9jjCY

While they won’t make your computer run any better, the best monitors can improve your overall computing experience by making it easier on the eyes – which can improve your productivity. And, the way we look at it, the best monitors will be cost-effective, too, so anyone can find a decent monitor no matter the budget. With high resolutions, speedy refresh rates and every screen size you could think of, you can make your work smoother and strain your eyes less. Whether you're looking for a gaming monitor to keep up with the gaming PCs, or if you just bought a MacBook Air and you need one of the best USB-C monitors, you’ve come to the right place. And, you can trust our picks – we’ve tested and reviewed them all ourselves. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oMxArjCj8G5zzzgDhh59yA.jpg Now that the best PCs can handle 4K easier than ever, the best 4K monitors are becoming more common. This explains why BenQ has launched the PD3200U, a massive 32-inch Ultra-HD display, as a part of its Designer Monitor range. Marketed to creatives and professionals, BenQ has crafted, seemingly by mistake, a panel that gamers can get behind, too – as long as they can fit it on their desks. Then again, given the 4ms response time, the PD3200U is best suited for creatives. For instance, 3D designers will love the inclusion of a CAD/CAM mode, while everyone else will adore the factory-calibrated color accuracy. Read the full review: BenQ PD3200U http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHtAF7pxuUs93omoiYvER7.jpg The AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition is marketed as a gaming monitor, but if you need an ultra-wide monitor, you really can’t do much better. With its sublime color support, strong contrast ratio and lightning-fast 120Hz refresh rate – everything you do on your PC is going to feel quick, snappy and it’ll look good while doing it. It’s kind of expensive, but this ultra-wide monitor can significantly boost productivity, so it’s totally worth it – it’s one of the best monitors you can buy today, as long as you have the hardware to drive it. Read the full review: AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a3FGDTDEsLnANeXyU4aFBo.jpg When it comes to the best monitors, sometimes we’ll come across something that manages to combine so many high-end features that it seems almost alien – the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ is one such display. Not only does this gorgeous display feature an Ultra-HD 4K display, but it tops that off with HDR and Nvidia G-Sync tech – a trifecta of high-end features that makes this the best monitor you can buy today, if you have the cash. If you’re doing any kind of photo or video editing work, you really can’t go wrong with this display. Read the full review: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa5a3f870c548eb1f499bac56414d9af.jpg When you start to grow weary of the same old 16:9 aspect ratio, nothing hits the spot like a cinematic 21:9 display. It’s probably not the best for watching Netflix or YouTube, but the Acer Predator X34 is a great example of what an ultra-wide monitor can do. Boasting an attractive aluminum bezel and polygonal stand that resembles a bird’s foot, this massive 34-inch monitor is a wonder to look at. More importantly, armed with Nvidia’s G-Sync tech, you won’t need V-Sync stressing out your graphics card. The Acer Predator X34 does all the heavy lifting for you. This is about as immersive as a gaming monitor gets. Read the full review: Acer Predator X34 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djJYF62UV9S5JZtK6QSDqc.jpg We don’t often run into technology that’s so far ahead of the curve that we’re left dumbfounded. The Dell UltraSharp UP3218K is the most recent example. Finding a monitor that can reach the raw beauty this one does should be impossible. It’s not just the resolution, either – Dell went a long way to make sure that the build quality and color reproduction are the best in the business, and well, it is. The Dell UltraSharp UP3218K is aimed at professionals, obviously, so if that sounds like it’s up your alley, it’s probably the best monitor for you. Read the full review: Dell UltraSharp UP3218K This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the BenQ PD3200U http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wCWPsDJrZ6vqaxmbmTZdh.jpg If you’re looking for a great 1440p monitor with HDR for multimedia and gaming, the BenQ EX3203R might be the best monitor for you. This monitor is notable because it manages to bring in a ton of high-end features into a monitor that is extremely affordable. And, while 32 inches might sound like a bit much for a monitor, the 1800R curvature on this BenQ panel means that it’s easy to use, both for productivity and for immersion in your games and media. Read the full review: BenQ EX203R This product is only available in the US at the time of writing. UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Acer S277HK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q3UYZ2ybj8DjxFZozVDi8P.jpg Depending on your budget, it might break the bank – like any Alienware product – but Dell’s 25-inch gaming monitor will all but eliminate screen tearing. Whether you have an AMD Radeon VII or an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, there’s a configuration for you. With G-Sync or FreeSync taking away some of the heavy lifting from the GPU that would otherwise be spent on VSync, the Alienware 25’s 120Hz refresh rate may actually be viable. And, the 1ms response time is just the gravy on top. Read the full review: Alienware 25 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cmH6m3uPBV8aFY9CpqJaKL.jpg You might not believe it at first glance, but the BenQ Zowie XL2540 is every bit the gaming monitor that the Asus Predator X34 is. And though it may not seem it from the outside looking in, it does its job remarkably well too, sacrificing dazzling lighting effects for a zippy 240Hz refresh rate and nigh-instantaneous 1ms response time. There’s no G-Sync or FreeSync, as this monitor assumes you already have a rig that’s plenty capable of eliminating screen tears on its own. Instead, this monitor keeps it simple by supplying you with lots of visual presets, an “S Switch” control pod for managing those presets and even a pair of adjustable light screens. Read the full review: BenQ Zowie XL2540 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jWv75HyVfdoG9N7z3zFAY3.jpg If you’re running games using a weaker GPU and you’re looking to get into ultra-wide displays without spending a fortune, you might want to check the LG 34UC79G-B out. This monitor, measuring in at 34-inches diagonally, is equipped with AMD FreeSync for screen tear elimination and a 21:9 aspect ratio best suited for games and cinema. Despite its resolution being lower than other ultrawide displays out there, this LG monitor pulls off a crisp image nonetheless – and with stunning color accuracy at that. Plus, you can change the height, which is more than can be said for even some of the more expensive 4K monitors out there. Read the full review: LG 34UC79G-B http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zaaGMJjuAoz8qA9yECnG6S.jpg If you’re planning on picking up a new Nvidia Turing graphics card on launch (we can’t blame you), you’re going to want a monitor that can take advantage of that powerful graphics card. The HP Omen X 35, then, might just be the best gaming monitor for you. Rocking a WQHD panel with 98.7% sRGB coverage, the best PC games are going to just pop on this display. And, it’s G-sync enabled, so you don’t even need to worry about screen tearing or artifacting. Read the full review: HP Omen X 35 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eaV3kfiKqe8HZw8guGnRxS.jpg Gabe Carey and Bill Thomas have also contributed to this article Get one of the best monitors on sale this Black Fridayhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/zcG3wI2B0SI

When you’re setting out to build the best PC you can muster, the best motherboards don’t get the love that the best processors and graphics cards do, and that’s a shame. The best motherboards are the most important part of your entire PC. They’re the backbone of the best PCs that help make your PC hardware reach its full potential by pushing it to its limits – utilizing and optimizing every ounce of performance – in other words, overclock better. But, because they’re so important to your PC build, you should only opt for the best motherboard you can get your hands on. If you cheap out and get a sub-par motherboard, it could die and force you to rebuild your entire computer from scratch – and that’s not a good time, trust us. So, do yourself a favor and pick up the best motherboard today, so you won’t have to replace it tomorrow. There are dozens of motherboards out there, and the marketplace can get confusing. That’s why we went ahead and created this list of the best motherboards on the market. So, let us help you find the best motherboards that we’ve tested ourselves. Not only will they do everything you need them to and more, the best motherboards are built to last. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SkhDLvtQKnJbCt659CAZM6.jpg When Intel launched its Coffee Lake Refresh platform, and promised that they’d be the best processors for gaming, we knew we were going to get some kitted out motherboards that put that theory to the test. And, lo and behold, the Z390 Aorus Gaming Pro Wifi – one of the best motherboards on the market today. Packed to the brim with gamer-centric features like reinforced PCIe slots and enough RGB lighting to blind you – this is the best Intel motherboard on the market right now. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8w38zpwQzXmVJCL9Sr8Mh.jpg Sometimes, when building a new PC, you’re just want to throw your hands up and say “just give me everything.” In times like this, you’ll want the Asus ROG Maximus XI Code Z390 Gaming. Packed with every feature that Intel’s new Coffee Lake Refresh processors support and then some with a RGB-lit shroud covering every inch of circuitry on this motherboard. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F3b2ycTvKkzjeicwJgWcwW.jpg So, Coffee Lake Refresh is out, and you want to take advantage of all the performance it has to offer, but those more exotic motherboards are out of reach. If that sounds familiar, you might want to take a look at the Gigabyte Z390 UD. This doesn’t have the same level of RGB bells and built-in Wi-Fi whistles, but what it does have is great value. You’re getting all of the essential features that Z390 has to offer, while sacrificing some unnecessary features like SLI or extra M.2 slots. If you’re a budget gamer, the Gigabyte Z390 UD is the best motherboard out there. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vsm44DawcepTCxYLe9JZ3F.jpg If you’re looking for an edge on the competition, and you don’t have a lot of extra room on your desk, you’re going to want a Micro-ATX motherboard – you’re going to want the MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC. What you’re getting here is a Micro-ATX motherboard with all the features a full-sized ATX part, but a fraction of the price. Despite it’s reduced size, you still get getting dual M.2 slots, SLI and Crossfire support and all the scalding performance that Intel Coffee Lake Refresh has to offer. If you’re looking for a smaller motherboard, you can’t afford not to get the MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge MC. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Coaffnt8hKNirJfFyZei3d.jpg If you need the smallest motherboard that you can get, without compromising on key features of your CPU, you should consider the Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming. With this motherboard you don’t have to compromise on features or power. You don’t even need to settle for a measly 32GB of RAM, thanks to Asus’ double capacity memory compatibility – you can have up to 64GB of memory in the tiniest motherboard you’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, like most Z390 boards, it’s a bit pricey, so prepare yourself for that. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwfgbWhEizLfs4FCHeehAL.jpg With the X470 Aorus Gaming 7 Wi-Fi, Gigabyte further illustrates is mastery of motherboard design. Rocking the new AMD X470 chipset, allowing full support of the new AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation processors, this is the best motherboard if you’re looking to side with Team Red. What’s more, it supports Quad-GPU SLi and extremely fast RAM (up to 3,600 MHz) for peerless expandability, and thanks to its multi-zone RGB lighting, it looks good while kicking butt. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Z3oSJQyE88Pnmov8Q248P.jpg For the longest time, AMD has been the reigning champion of budget builds, and in 2018 that doesn’t seem to be changing. Marketed exclusively to gamers, the MSI X470 Gaming Plus is loaded front to back with features like two PCIe M.2 slots and quick performance tweaking buttons to make sure you’re on the top of the leaderboards at all times. And, since it’s a gamer-focused motherboard, it comes with all kinds of flashy RGB lighting that you can even customize it from your smartphone. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KPS9bZDssSmKXCXCAUqUBT.jpg These days, small form-factor PCs are all the rage and with motherboards like the ASRock B450M-HDV, we think they’re going to stay that way. Now, while this motherboard doesn't do SLI and supports only up to 32GB of RAM– it is a B450 unit, after all – it is still compelling due to its low price. Outside of these omissions, you still get a slot for a NVMe SSD and four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports around back. If you’re looking to build a solid budget gaming PC, this is going to be the best motherboard for you. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oHNviqHPfygT9U5yLrQAd3.jpg Asus aims to prove that big things can come in small packages with the ROG Strix X470-I. Featuring the latest and greatest AMD chipset, everything in this tiny board is designed with performance in mind. Even down to the BIOS, where you can find a stress test for overclocks before you even boot into Windows. This board even elevates beyond the constraints of the Mnii-ITX form factor by including an M.2 Audio Combo riser, so that you can install your M.2 NVMe SSD without getting in the way of other components. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NpyritF2izByK7Y6opJDyF.jpg The X-series processors are here and they're spectacular, so if you want to take advantage of all they have to offer, you need an X-series motherboard. This ASRock X299 is an excellent choice, with support for overclocked memory speeds up to 4400MHz(!!!) and 8 different slots for memory modules. It also supports up to 128GB of RAM, so with an X-series processor and a good graphics card (or 3…) this thing will absolutely tear apart anything you throw at it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MomPnm3DStz4hApeikvBrL.jpg If you’re the type of builder with lots of cash to burn and an ‘everything and the kitchen sink’ build method, the Ryzen Thredripper X399 Professional Gaming board is for you. Not only does it support 4-way SLI or Crossfire configurations, but you can also pack this thing with up to 128GB DDR4 memory. It even features a ton of flashy RGB lighting, so that people can’t help but stare at your rig when they walk in the room. And, if you upgrade to Ryzen Threadripper 2nd Generation, you can use this board, but keep in mind you may have to update your BIOS. Coming to termsIf you’re unfamiliar about what makes the best motherboards, well, better than the rest, we’d like to include a primer for anyone who might not know that much about them. Motherboards are available in a broad range of different form factors, the most common of which being ATX and Micro ATX. However, there are plenty of more less common form factors including mini ITX and E-ATX. Don’t worry though, most of the best PC cases will support multiple form factors. Moreover, in our rundown of the best motherboards, we detailed the socket type that each mobo adheres to. For those not in the know, the socket is the part on the motherboard that the CPU locks into. Typically, newer Intel processors use either LGA 1151 or 2066 while the latest AMD Ryzen architecture is designed for the AM4 chipset. Next up, these are the best gaming monitors you can buy this yearhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Z6kB7tqD190

There’s never been a better time to get your hands on one of the best gaming PCs, and the same is true if you’re looking for one of the best PC gaming headsets. When you’re playing games, having high quality sound is underrated – you’ve already perfected your visual experience with one of the best graphics cards, so the next step should be getting awesome sound. This is because many of the best gaming monitors simply don’t have speakers built-in, and even the ones that do won’t be great for actually playing games. So, if you want an immersive audio experience while playing some of the best PC games like Battlefield V or the upcoming Resident Evil 2 remake, you’ll want either the best computer speakers, or one of the best PC gaming headsets. You’ll be able to extract every detail of your games. The best PC gaming headsets will have all the bells and whistles that the best computer speakers will offer, but with one key difference – privacy. For anyone that wants to avoid keeping their roommates awake all night, here are the best PC gaming headsets on the market in 2019. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DD36bsMkhAaotFXRkz8R9c.jpg HyperX Cloud Revolver S When we first sat down to review the HyperX Cloud Revolver S, we were a bit divided. On one hand, it features fantastic 7.1-channel surround sound, delivered through Dolby's trademark digital signal processor. On the other, it's extremely pricey when compared to other similar headsets. Luckily, as one of Kingston's most subdued pair of cans we've ever seen (or heard), the pristine comfort and top-notch sound more than make up for its high price and oddly placed detachable mic. Read the full review: HyperX Cloud Revolver S http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZGpTHn7Ec3vaMZN3vdcG6T.jpg SteelSeries Arctis Pro If there's anything you can count on SteelSeries for, it's pristine audio – and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro is proof perfect of that. Not only will this headset provide immersive surround sound for all the explosive action of your favorite games, but, thanks to its included DAC (digital to audio converter), the Arctis Pro will also serve you well while listening to music. It may be a little expensive, but when you consider just how comfortable and bombastic this headset is, well, it's not hard to see why it's one of the best gaming headsets you can buy today. Read the full review: SteelSeries Arctis Pro http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rweT9B628uzMKcdHGSHdhE.jpg Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset Valuing raw performance over the traditional ‘gamer aesthetic,’ the Logitech G Pro headset offers fantastic sound quality over long periods of time, and that’s about it – but we’re not complaining. The Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset focuses squarely on great sound quality and comfort, so you don’t have to fork over a fortune for unnecessary flourishes. If you’re looking for something without all the bells and whistles, but can perform where it counts, the Logitech G Pro might be the best gaming headset for you. Read the full review: Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/druaEaHhHUdcXbGfDfq8nK.jpg Anyone can simply listen to their games, but what if we told you that you could feel them? With the Razer Nari Ultimate, that can finally be a reality, this gaming headset has haptic motors in the ear cups that makes your ears vibrate. This would be enough to make this at least an interesting headset, but when paired with the long battery life, amazing sound quality and comfortable build, it’s easily one of the best gaming headsets out there. Just, do yourself a favor and turn off the haptic feedback when you’re listening to music. Read the full review: Razer Nari Ultimate http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JDTP8YwLsNzkQfW7YkPA6B.jpg Astro A20 If you're looking for one of the best gaming headsets, but those high-end $300 headsets make your stomach turn and you don't want something cheap, you should take a look at the Astro A20s. Featuring solid stereo sound performance in a wireless headset, not to mention the stunning 15-hour battery life, this headset has all the necessary features that you might want in its price range. Sure, it doesn't have surround sound, but it more than makes up for it with its economy and battery life. Read the full review: Astro A20 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/39twdLHFmVdqTqfmyzBmdE.jpg Creative Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition Creative has created a name for itself over the ears for crafting sublime audio products – and the Creative Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition further cements that legacy. Instead of just sitting and iterating on the winning formula of its previous products, Creative completely revamped the Sound BlasterX H7, resulting in a PC gaming headset that looks just as good as it sounds. If you’re looking for a comfortable, sturdy and meaty-sounding headset, the Creative Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition is one of the best PC gaming headsets today. Read the full review: Creative Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rUEK7dHquFwK5aur4uSKmA.jpg Asus, and its Republic of Gamers brand, has built a name for itself for crafting gaming peripherals that constantly meet consumer standards, and the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 is another one. Packed with 50mm Neodymium drivers and Bluetooth compatibility, this gaming headset provides fantastic sound quality wirelessly. And, it’s even compatible with other gaming platforms, so you don’t have to juggle around different headsets. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but given how good this headset sounds, we’d say it’s worth it. Read the full review: Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QFS4mZtbYjGhhudVxBmCJR.jpg SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Compromises are a part of everyday life, but nobody actually likes making them. Luckily, with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless you don't have to make any compromises, because you can get high quality lossless audio playback with a wireless headset. And, when you add in the unique and ultra-convenient dual-battery charging system that lets you wear this headset in perpetuity, you have a recipe for one of the best gaming headsets we've ever gotten our hands on. If you have the cash, and you absolutely need the best wireless headphones money can buy, you can't go wrong here. Read the full review: SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9vzm24cknZ2ebs3wgBBKN.jpg HyperX Cloud Flight The HyperX Cloud Flight is a long-lasting wireless gaming headset featuring up to 30 hours of battery life. This means you can likely get two full days of gaming in between charges. However, there’s a catch – unlike the Cloud Flight’s competition, namely the Astro A20, this gaming headset only offers stereo sound, abandoning any surround sound implementation. You can thankfully get around it by playing around with the Dolby Access app, though, and the sound profile is balanced enough to make this a non-issue. Read the full review: HyperX Cloud Flight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ExnNps3dYj4Rf8yCibj3Wj.jpg Corsair released one of the best gaming headsets late last year with the Corsair HS50, and now, it has made it even better by making it wireless and giving it virtual surround sound capabilities. These features on their own would make a great gaming headset, but when you add in the fantastic Corsair CUE software on top of it, it makes a complete package that would make a great addition to your gaming setup. Read the full review: Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BSsuDmiZZuCQtFfKratAPK.jpg Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless It wasn't that long ago that Corsair was solely known for PC components but, over the last five years or so, its arguably become better known for its gaming peripherals. With products like the Corsair Void RGB Wireless, it's not hard to see why. Now, while at first glance, some may scoff at the asking price, the Void Pro RGB Wireless delivers on that price point with great build quality, fantastic sound fidelity and – perhaps most importantly – RGB lighting. Plus, if you've already got a full arsenal of Corsair peripherals, the Void Pro RGB Wireless fits in nicely, and can even synchronize lighting effects with other peripherals through the Corsair Utility Engine. Read the full review: Corsair Void RGB Wireless http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RphKorM4UvNHttuhwvtZRV.jpg Corsair HS50 Stereo Gaming Headset As a general rule when you're buying anything, including gaming peripherals, you get what you pay for. You don't go into Walmart, pick up a $50/£50 gaming headset and expect to be blown away, but Corsair takes this rule and turns it on its head. The Corsair HS50 is, for the budget gamer, the best gaming headset you can buy today. Retailing at $50 in the US, the HS50 has sound quality and mic quality that rivals headsets that are twice as expensive. Everything, even down to the build materials radiates quality. If you're looking for a cheap gaming headset, and you don't mind giving up some extra bells and whistles, like 7.1 surround and Bluetooth connectivity, you need to take a look at the Corsair HS50. Read the full review: Corsair HS50 Stereo Gaming Headset http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fFGBYgkViioeL3csjBG67h.jpg Beyerdynamic Custom Game While it’s more expensive than we’d like, the Beyerdynamic CUSTOM Game is one of the best gaming headsets we’ve used in a while. It doesn’t feature flashy surround sound or wireless functionality, but this headset excels in two of the most important categories: sound and comfort. Seriously, once you put it on and experience your games in headphones this good, there’s no going back. Read the full review: Beyerdynamic Custom Game http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CWjno8xjn2K6MFcgc5FLSA.jpg Turtle Beach XO Three If you're the type of gamer that isn't afraid to let the world know you're playing games, the Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament might just be the best gaming headset for you. Not only is it supremely comfortable to wear, but its 50mm drivers mean that sound quality is always top notch – even if it could use a bit more bass in the mix. You really do have to be into the 'gamer aesthetic' though, as its plastic build and orange highlights personify the style. But, if you can get past the looks and the price tag, there's a lot to love about the Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament. Read the full review: Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kf9YmoV8TYScdZ8nbk7dLN.jpg Astro A50 Wireless Back when the original Astro A50 launched, we called it a ‘game-changing, experience-enhancing headset,’ and, thankfully, its wireless successor follows in its footsteps – while adding in wireless functionality. Not only is it ready to rock with your PC, but with PS4, Xbox One and legacy consoles as well – a headset that’s robust and versatile. Bill Thomas and Gabe Carey have also contributed to this article Put your audio quality to the test in the best PC gameshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Sn-zjY27czE

Monzo has revealed a move into business accounts for the first time with the launch of a new limited offering. The challenger bank has today launched an alpha test run of 100 business accounts as it looks to fix the "broken" world of business banking. The new Monzo Business Accounts are partnering with sole traders and limited companies alike, with interested parties also able to join a waiting list through Monzo's website. The best free personal finance software 2019How to transfer money to your friends and familyOur helpful guide on how to use Apple PayMonzo business accountsThe launch comes after Monzo CEO Tom Blomfield took to Twitter last month in a bid to source ideas from the wider community on how to improve the company, with business accounts being apparently the most poplar opinion. "Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent lots of time talking to small business owners, reading your comments on the community forum, and understanding what you expect from a business account," a company blog post on the news said. "Your feedback made it clear that business banking is broken. Your existing business account isn’t meeting your needs." Customers named opening an account and confusing fees as some of the key concerns when it comes to business banking, with small business owners also worried about paperwork overload. Monzo says it is now testing a new kind of business accounts to understand how the offering will work, and says it will continue to adapt and mould its new services depending on feedback. There's no news yet on when a wider launch will happen, but the company appears keen to keep the ball rolling as quickly as possible. "In the future, we’d love to become the financial hub for every company in the world," the blog said. Check out our choice of the best accounting software of 2018http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ZVh_fhspQAU

The LG G8 ThinQ price may well end up being cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS, according to a new leak from Canada. According to Reddit user livedadevil, who spotted an entry in a Canadian retail system, the G8 ThinQ will go on sale for C$1,199.99 – that converts to roughly $900, £700 or AU$1,270. The Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks keep rolling inFind out everything we know about the new iPhone 11The upcoming MWC 2019 will see many new phones launchThe price of the LG G8 ThinQ is higher than the LG G7 ThinQ, the 128GB model of which launched at $750 / £629 / AU$1,099. It is cheaper than the iPhone XS however, as well as the rumored launch price of the Samsung Galaxy S10. This is a notable price hike, although it’s common for newer iterations of devices to get significant price increases – the Google Pixel 3, for example, saw a $150 (£110, AU$120) increase in price for the 128GB version over the Pixel 2. It’s worth bearing in mind that this price is for the 128GB model of the device, and as with the LG G7 ThinQ, there will likely be a 64GB model too, which will launch at a lower price. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oG56iJJPpgPDgiJHQDFRBn.jpg The leaked screenshot that appears shows the LG G8 ThinQ's Candian price. Credit: livedadevil, via Reddit While the Canadian price isn’t confirmed, LG’s flagship devices do tend to be cheaper than those from Apple or Samsung, so this price is believable. We do know a little about the device already, as LG announced a partnership with microelectronics manufacturers Infineon to improve the LG G8 ThinQ’s front-facing camera with time-of-flight and reduced power drain functions. Before that leaked renders of the device showed us what it could look like and some features it could have, including the Sound on Display feature in which screen vibrations are used instead of speakers. These features and looks are based on rumors and leaks however, and might not be accurate. There could also be some surprise features that LG has managed to keep under wraps, and which may go some way to justify the increased price. All will be revealed about the phone on February 24, at LG’s conference at MWC 2019, and we’ll be reporting on all the breaking news and big announcements from the show. Find out what the LG G8 ThinQ's time-of-flight front camera actually doeshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Dy7bjiZI2s0

Getting Sky Cinema in your home is cheaper than ever today thanks to our exclusive Now TV offer. We've teamed up with the streaming service to offer you a 50% discount on multiple packages. So if you're a big fan of blockbusters but don't enjoy getting ripped off at your local cinema, this is an unmissable bargain. As detailed below, new Now TV customers can save big on two, four or six-month Sky Cinema passes. Hurry though, as this offer expires in just a few days on February 14. Just in time for a cheap dinner and a movie date if you two are staying in - note you should probably pick up something else too. We've rounded up a bunch of other Valentine's Day deals. TechRadar's exclusive Now TV dealhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XTqauSVAQUQJjSFjqcJqDG.jpg We know what you're thinking. You probably already have at least Netflix or Amazon Prime at home (fancy a free trial by the way?), so why do you need another subscription service? Well, it's the super newness of Sky Cinema's content that's won us over. Sky Cinema, on regular Sky and on Now TV, gets a new premiere every day. And just look at the current highlights: Avengers: Infinity War, The Greatest Showman, Black Panther, A Quiet Place, Solo, Red Sparrow, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Ready Player One, The Shape of Water and many more of the hottest films you've been waiting to watch. Netflix and Amazon just can't compete in terms of up-to-date cinema hits. This is a great chance to take advantage of a low price. After the discounted period ends, payment will resume at the standard £9.99 a month, but you're free to cancel at any time, there's no long term commitment at all. While you're looking for Now TV deals, we think it's worth considering the Entertainment pass too (or at least the 14-day free trial) as it's packed with great shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy (ok, so there's some rubbish on there too), Tin Star, The Walking Dead and more. There are discounts of up to 40% right now or over 50% if you combine it with six months of Sky Cinema. Want to learn more about Now TV? We've rounded up every deal, pass and device on our Now TV deals page. Or if you'd prefer the full-on Sky treatment, there's the latest Sky TV packages to consider too. Looking for faster internet, too? Check out today's best fibre broadband dealshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/v-0sULuYow0

Rural residents face being excluded from the economic, social and personal benefits of the digital economy because of poor mobile network coverage, warns a new report from Rural England. The State of Rural Services report claims that it is impossible to make a phone call on all four networks in a third of all rural buildings – a figure that compares unfavourably with the 3 per cent rate for urban premises. What’s more, the report says 4G is inaccessible in 58 per cent in rural buildings compared to just one sixth in urban areas. Everything you need to know about 5G Ofcom plans to improve rural connectivityThe best rugged smartphones of 2019Rural mobile coverageAccording to Ofcom’s Connected Nations 2018 report, almost all properties can receive a good indoor 4G signal from at least one operator while 77 per cent are covered by all four major networks – EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – up from 65 per cent last year. However, while 83 per cent of urban premises receive what could be classified as “good” coverage, only 41 per cent of rural properties do, and in some areas there is no coverage at all. While the improvements made by all major operators in their networks is welcomed, Rural England says rural areas risk being cut off. Poor connectivity means it is difficult to build a business, there is limited access to new entertainment and education services, and people will have access coping with a ‘digital-by-default’ approach to government services. This, the report argues, is being compounded by cuts to public services, such as transport and libraries, and a declining high street. “These findings confirm that the situation for people living in rural England is not improving,” said Graham Biggs, chief executive of the Rural Services Network. “The country faces a time bomb if nothing is done to address their needs. Rural areas have been ignored for long enough. It is time for all policies to be rural proofed. Rural communities deserve better than they currently get, they deserve the chance to thrive.” Ofcom is looking at 5G licence coverage obligations to address the issue, as well as the feasibility of spectrum sharing. This would allow multiple users of the same frequencies. For example, if an operator had a licence for certain spectrum but wasn’t using it, a local mobile operator could take advantage. Here are the best mobile phone deals for February 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/eH86a2M0JoY

Although technology might be advancing at a breakneck speed, one thing always stay the same: audiophiles have high standards. We want our sound to be clear, we want it to be full and, maybe most importantly, we want it to be true to the original source. Although the principles of stereo sound may be decades old now, and it's single unit speakers that are dominating the audio market, audiophiles far and wide still believe that two speakers really are a whole lot better than one. But although that may be the case, actually finding a set of speakers that ticks all of our boxes is much easier said than done. So with that in mind, on our quest for the best stereo speakers on the market, we spoke to some of the best audio companies on Earth to review and test a wide variety of stereo speaker setups, ranging from compact bookshelf speakers to room-dominating towers with built-in subs. We will be reviewing more units in the future and adding them to this list, so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for that. The testing processIn testing these speakers, we compared each stereo set at a comparable power level and tested the same tunes, plucked a variety of music genres. Our test songs spanned the dynamic range of music and artists, from John Mayer to Tom Petty, and from U.K. prog-metal band TesseracT to the likes of John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Each song was chosen to test the dynamics offered by each set of speakers with some speakers reacting better to certain genre’s than others, depending on their design. Of course, not all speakers are created equal in function. The Definitive Technology BP9080x towers, for example, are obviously made to cover a more broad frequency range than say the Edifier bookshelf speakers with a 4 inch woofer. We used to our best judgement in testing these speakers according to their individual purpose and affordability, and graded them with that in mind. Since comparing bookshelf speakers to high performance towers is an obvious case of apples and oranges, we’ll at least try to make it clear which speaker is an apple and which is an orange. Sound good? Good. Without further ado, these are the best stereo speakers we have tested so far. What are the best stereo speakers?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gvzoCjYjqNNxVQaQ5uNgyf.jpg In life, money isn’t everything. In sound, however, it’s pretty important. Case in point: the Definitive Technology BP9080x speakers. Right off the bat we want to make it clear that this stereo pair is a luxury item that is made only for the most avid audiophile on the market. If that’s you, then let us tell you just how amazing these speakers are. From beginning to end of the covered frequency range, the BP9080x speakers are crystal clear, articulate, and genuinely moving. The passive design is aided by an active subwoofer, giving the user independent control of the subwoofer volume on each tower, meaning it can be adjusted to fit any room with any standing waves. The midrange is as full and clear as any speakers we’ve ever heard, never getting overworked or muddy no matter what songs and sounds we threw at it. The pitch-perfect mid range blends perfectly into the gorgeous treble frequencies that never got harsh, even when the windows were shaking from the volume. The clarity from the top of the frequency range to the bottom can’t be overstated. On top of it all (literally) there are two “height channel” speakers that make this a perfect centerpiece in your Dolby Atmos or DTS:X home theater. All of this audio goodness is wrapped in a tall and slender package made from premium materials that is impossibly discreet, especially considering the amount of volume it can pump out. All we can say is that if you’re looking to spend the money (and it is a lot of money), we can’t recommend Definitive Technology’s BP9080x speakers enough. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xc8qfAMfjNNWmooQSks7Q3.jpg Since 1985, the Forte floorstanding speakers from Klipsch have been the gold standard for home entertainment. Now, the Forte III speakers are on the market and hope to build on the success of their forebearers. Of course, as you might expect, these speakers sound fantastic. Klipsch’s attention to detail on the fine tuning of the speakers is second to none, making way for a clear and intricate mid-high range. They’re also phenomenally designed and built, making a great addition to basically any living room. They are also very heavy, which can be a blessing and a curse. Once you figure out their place in the living room, these speakers aren’t going anywhere. These speakers are built for bass, with a 12 inch subwoofer and a massive 15 inch passive radiator in the back of the speaker to help disperse the low frequencies. To get the most out of the bass speakers on these towers, you need to run two separate amps, or a single amp with multiple outs that is strong enough to get the subwoofer moving. Having separated or bi-amp control allows the user to control the power sent to the high and low channels, allowing them to get the exact balance they want. The downside to these speakers is that they are even more expensive than the Definitive Technology BP9080x speakers and don’t have the powered subs or high-firing speakers that our number one pick has. Part of that premium is paying for the Klipsch name, but there is quality to back it up - just not enough value or pure sound power to topple the Definitive Technology BP9080x. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GXyYLG47xMmeN9h2JhSUVo.jpg If you’re not in the market for full-on entertainment behemoths like the Definitive Technology towers, the Klipsch RP-150M speakers are a surprisingly affordable bookshelf speaker option with a mid-range and high frequency clarity that rivals our top pick. These light and passive reference speakers are beautifully designed and are a continuation of what Klipsch does best: honest and clear replication without over-coloring the sound. While the 5-inch woofer doesn’t do much in the way of bass, not coming audibly close to the 48 Hz promise on the frequency response, these speakers have a surprising amount of low-mid thump. The mid range in these Klipsch speakers is completely clear and open, allowing for subtle articulation to come through that would be lost on lesser systems. The upper range never gets shrill and has a natural air under it that seems to be a signature in Klipsch products. Overall, if you’re looking for a solid pair of stereo speakers for casual listening, studio work, or piecing together an entertainment system, these Klipsch RP-150M speakers are just about as good as they come, especially for the price. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/36kQTYK72xhcsMmDikhBuj.jpg If you’re starting to take your music listening experience more seriously, it’s natural to look into getting a speaker setup. That is until you realize that you’ll have to pick a preamp, amp, and DAC to get your dream speaker setup. That’s a lot research and setup, which is quite intimidating to a hi-fi newbie. But what if there was a speaker system that just worked out of the box? What if all you had to do was plug the speakers into the wall and turn on some music? Thankfully, this dream system is real and it’s made by the folks at KEF. After spending several months with the KEF LS50 Wireless, we were blown away by the package that the company was able to engineer. The speakers offer mind-blowing sound quality with absolute neutrality, hologram-like imaging, and an expansive soundstage. Plus, it was dead simple to set up and use from any of its sources. While not cheap, the LS50 Wireless is actually quite a bargain when taken as a complete package. [update: KEF recently launched its new LSX Wireless Music System - we'll be sure to update this article once we get our hands on the speakers, so watch this space.] Read the full review: KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wcAZwG62xiPmTbkgvFf4X9.jpg If you’re an audiophile who’s in the market for compact bookshelf speakers but doesn’t want to sacrifice on sound quality, it’s time to look at the Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers. These extremely low-profile bookshelf speakers are rich in sound from the low-mids to the crispy highs. Even with the amplifier cranked (to safe power levels) the sound never broke up into distortion and remained clear, not shrill. Of course, with any speakers this size, there wasn’t much bass below the low-mid range to speak of, but what was there was full without being muddy. What could be seen as a pro for some and a con for others, the Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers are passive and require an external amplifier. For audiophiles, this is a great excuse to drop even more coin on a high fidelity amplifier to get the best possible sound out these already great speakers. For casual listeners, however, it can be an inconvenience to worry about amplification with what should be small and discreet bookshelf speakers. After testing songs of every conceivable genre, it’s clear that the Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers are up to just about any challenge. For those looking to fill out the living room with clear, crisp, hi-fi sound, these bookshelf speakers from Q Acoustics are a no-brainer. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nMzLxm2X6Bxn4uCYd48NvD.jpg The beauty of Polk Audio is in its ability to make quality speakers that compete with the biggest name brands while keeping a lower price tag. Do these beautiful full range Polk Signature S60 towers stand up to the prowess of the Definite Technology BP9060x towers? Well, not exactly, but these are stellar speakers in their own right. Polk’s passive signature series speakers for home entertainment are designed to provide full and immersive sound, and for the most part, they hit the mark. The mid-range, which is the easiest to muddy up, is crystal clear and articulate no matter what sound is blasting through these almost four-foot tall towers. The high frequency range is certainly lively, occasionally to the point of shrillness when the volume is really pushed, but never gets too harsh for comfort. As for bass frequencies, the packaging advertises a unique porting system that allows more low frequencies to travel more easily. However, to hear the bass really cutting through, the volume needs to be cranked quite a bit. Still, overall the sound quality is excellent in these Polk Audio speakers, the frequencies might could just use a little tweak with an external equaliser. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to the Definite Technology towers, the Polk Audio Signature S60 speakers are a solid option that will likely outshine just about any other run-of-the-mill home entertainment system you’ll encounter. While they don’t handle the highs or the lows as well as our premium pick, we have no doubts that even the most critical ears will be happy with the signal these bad boys pump out. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vtr2MXziyqeSefyFz6N5GE.jpg These stylish and compact Q Acoustic BT3 speakers are the most digitally integrated speakers on our list, featuring Bluetooth capability, a remote control, a 3.5mm input, a digital optical input, and active speakers. But how does the sound quality compare to the rest? The sound that came out of these little speakers was shockingly full. Q Acoustics designed these speakers primarily as a convenient bookshelf speaker, but also as a stereo alternative to the soundbar, and it was clear why. The BT3 speakers covered virtually the entire frequency range very evenly, with the exception of the sub bass. Still, the bass that was produced was thick and full and didn’t cause the signal to overly distort. The high range was also surprisingly manageable, though a bit more shrill than the pricier Concept 20 speakers or the Klipsch RP-150Ms. While the BT3 speakers from Q Acoustics won’t replace your favorite reference monitors any time soon, they weren’t really designed to. These speakers have a lot of technological integrations that make them a perfect replacement to a traditional soundbar or a simple solution to bookshelf speakers. With Bluetooth integration and remote control, the BT3 speakers are perfect in the corner of the living room when you want to quickly blast your song through the house, and sound good doing it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U6D3ofXKriRQ8SrHtFkjL4.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n4RgRengeJVWUvewh964sL.jpg The Edifier R1280T speakers are a popular choice on Amazon, and for good reason. These compact desk/bookshelf style speakers back an impressive sonic punch and look good doing it, all while keeping the price tag under $100 for the pair. Ok, it’s $99.99, but that penny really does count! The standout features here include its active design, rich mid-range response, and surprisingly competent bass. Because of the small woofer size, these guys obviously don’t push much low-end, and because of the tweeter design, the highs aren’t as clear as the competition we tested. But other than that, the frequency response and clarity holds its own pretty well. While they don’t compare to the encompassing power of the Definitive Technology BP9080x or even the clarity of the Klipsch RT-150Ms, these compact speakers certainly serve a purpose. If you’re looking for an affordable set of computer speakers, or better yet a warm stereo set up for your turntable, the Edifier R1280T speakers are a fantastic option for the money. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PpwdXfvoS6iaBRZCCTJBHE.jpg KEF has long been a major driver in the world of audio innovation since launching in 1961, and with the LSX wireless stereo speaker system, the company has set out to prove that you can achieve audio perfection with even the most compact speaker. Separation among the different frequencies is brilliant, and the overall sound is extremely well balanced, with no one frequency overtly dominating the others. For their size, the speakers perform very well when it comes to sub-bass, although you can connect them to an external subwoofer if you find they don’t quite hit the spot. Where these speakers shine is in analogue sound; vocals, pianos, and acoustic guitar are given a timbral warmth without taking away any of the clarity provided by the brilliant phase correction and distortion reduction. Read the full KEF LSX reviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ExJSSemq9tYmviyJcVW5TS.jpg Image credit: Roku The Roku TV Wireless Speakers may be some of the best speakers to use in a bedroom because of the voice clarity and sound leveling features which will enable you to listen with full sound without annoying the neighbors or waking the children ... that is, as long as your bedroom television runs Roku TV. As great as these speakers are, they only only work with Roku TVs from TCL, Insignia, Hisense, Sharp and others. They won't work with Roku streaming devices like the Roku Ultra, which is why these speakers are sold exclusively at Roku.com so that Roku can make sure that you're setup for success. Beyond its limited availability, the Wireless Speaker's only fault is its anemic bass, due in no small part to the lack of a subwoofer. If you're after cinema-quality sound you'd be better off with a soundbar/subwoofer combo - like the ridiculously low-cost Vizio SB3621 - but, if you're looking for a late-night listening solution for your bedroom Roku TV, the Wireless Speakers are the way to go. Read our full Roku TV wireless speakers reviewCheck out our list of the best smart speakers in 2018These speakers are just one part of a great stereo experience, be sure to check out our list of the best turntables.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/O2Xcj2bWoXM

The global economy is faltering. Small businesses need to be quick to react. The twin engines of global economy – the US and China – are slowing. As the Brexit talks go down to the wire, the UK economy is stalling. Italy has tipped in to recession. Small businesses are often the first to feel the chill winds of an approaching economic winter. Here are five simple ways you can make your small business more financially resilient: SMB security: what are the biggest dangers?SMBs 'need to completely reinvent' in next five yearsA holistic approach to technology: how SMBs can continue to innovate1. Go greenBecoming more ecologically conscious can be a great way to cut costs. This could involve switching to LED bulbs, installing a smart heating thermostat, or simply turning down your existing thermostat by a degree or two. Going paperless doesn’t just save on paper. It also saves businesses on printers, toner, postage, filing cabinets and office space. Ask staff to use email whenever possible. Some still think documents like contracts need to be printed, signed and posted. Yet most contracts can be signed digitally and exchanged electronically. Switching off servers and computers at the end of the day is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint. If people keep forgetting, use timers. Make sure monitors and devices are set to their most eco-friendly settings. Motion sensors can ensure lights are only on when needed. When buying electrical equipment, pay attention to the energy rating. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NuhfgvCnob6ihpVxjYiWtK.jpg Image Credit: Pexels 2. Hire flexiblyHiring contract and freelance workers can bring a wealth of benefits to businesses. Staff numbers - and skills - can be rapidly tailored match to work flow fluctuations. Offering flexible working conditions can help with staff retention. Remote working can reduce the amount of office space you need. In an uncertain economic environment, using freelance and temporary employees can prove a valuable advantage. SMEs can take on temporary staff to complete ambitious contracts, without over-committing financially for the long term. Think outside your time zone. When completing a project to a tight deadline, a software developer in Delhi can get the job done while you sleep – often for a fraction of the cost of a local developer. 3. Automate your admin Payroll software can radically reduce admin costs, facilitate supply chain management and help ensure that companies are both tax compliant and tax efficient. The administrative burden of taking on new staff is reduced: Hiring freelancers is a breeze when you have the right software. The right technology can help your business become more adaptable. In the age of Alexa, Siri and Cortana, virtual assistants are part of daily life. Voice recognition can mean that typing services are no longer required, as lengthy documents can be drafted by voice. Your marketing and social media presence can also be automated. Software exists that provides cross-platform integration, analytics, content management and customer targeting. Social media posts can be timed for maximum impact across multiple platforms. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9HoBzk6682hbZwTWnkTmM.jpg Image Credit: WeWork 4. Share office spaceRent is often an SME’s biggest overhead. An increasingly popular solution is using a shared office space. This could involve moving to a co-working environment such as WeWork, Work Life or The Office Group. Alternatively, businesses can team up with one another to hire an office space that can house multiple companies under one roof. This also means businesses can share costs such as heating, cleaning, printing and reception staff. 5. Shop aroundReduce your monthly overheads by shopping around for the best deals. While price comparison websites can help reduce utility and insurance costs, don’t forget to look for better quotes from suppliers such as software providers or accountants. A quick email sent to a few competing firms could yield significant savings. Even if you want to stay with your current provider, a better offer from a competitor could produce a fruitful renegotiation. The costs of banking and finance should not be overlooked. Refinancing loans to lower interest rates can yield substantial savings. Taking simple steps to reduce costs will help you adhere to that most elemental law of business: earning more than you spend. Julian Pilling, CEO of Solutio We've also highlighted the best small business software in this rounduphttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/rzLIjuIpNKw

We here at TechRadar get a little bit excited when a cheap Samsung Galaxy S9 deal comes around - it is one of our favourite phones after all. But this SIM-free deal from Fonehouse has especially blown us away. Offering up the device for a fraction of its RRP, you can currently get yourself a Galaxy S9 for just £474.99. We've done the research and can safely tell you that you won't get a brand new SIM-free S9 any cheaper from any other major retailer. You can see this deal in full below or if you would rather look into a new Samsung device on a contract or SIM-free, you can check out our best Samsung phone deals page to see all of your options across Samsung's massive range. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg This cheap Samsung S9 deal in fullYou can also get the S9 from Fonehouse in Blue or Purple Discover today's other best mobile phone deals in the UKWhy go for a Samsung Galaxy S9 deal?An incremental update on Samsung's previous model, the S8, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is still one of the best Android phones around. Whether that be because of its beautiful infinity screen, speedy biometric security or powerful processor, there is a lot to love with this device. So if you want to get a SIM-free Samsung Galaxy S9, then click the link to see just how good this price is. Prefer to grab it on contract? Then simply cast your eyes down to our dedicated Samsung S9 price comparison: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/peQsEUE4Bl0

UK phone retailers Buymobiles and Affordable Mobiles were missing just one suit in their pack of network playing cards. Already holding EE, Vodafone and Three, they now have the full house after adding O2 tariffs to their range. That means a whole host of new iPhone XR deals (from £48 per month), Samsung Galaxy S8 (from £23 per month) and S9 deals (from £28 per month), Huawei P20 Pro deals (from £30 per month) and loads more. To see all of the new tariffs, head straight to: Affordable MobilesBuymobiles.netToday's announcement means that Affordable and Buymobiles - both part of the A1 Comms group - are the only major UK retailers to have deals on O2, EE, Vodafone and Three online and instore. The likes of Carphone Warehouse, Mobiles.co.uk and Fonehouse currently only feature a combination of up to three of those networks each. O2 remains one of the most popular mobile phone networks in the UK. As well as boasting excellent coverage throughout the country and 1000+ Wi-Fi hotspots for logging on while you're out and about, it also features Priority rewards for first dibs on gig tickets, cheap lunches and the odd free coffee. If O2 sounds like your kind of network, you can head straight to our best O2 phone deals page to see the cheapest tariffs on pretty much every handset you can think of. On the hunt for a new handset? Check out our best mobile phone deals guidehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/O44doYqje2U

What is 5G?5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps expected to soon be the norm. The networks will help power a huge rise in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry huge amounts of data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world. With development well underway, 5G networks are expected to launch across the world by 2020, working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide speedier connections that stay online no matter where you are. So with only a matter of months to go until 5G networks are set to go live, here's our run-down of all the latest news and updates. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nv4PdbFngjaUyJutNjbTkh.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CYNjBw7G7i7EHwRWFH6cyG.jpg 5G - the latest news11/02 - ANALYSIS - AI, 5G and the race to completely autonomous vehicles - Now is the time to implement a data-centric architecture... 08/02 - NETWORKS - Trump anticipated to ban 5G networks from using Chinese tech - An executive order is expected to come before MWC... 07/02 - DEVICES - Vodafone trials 5G form factor device with Ericsson and Qualcomm - Operator takes step forward in 5G development... 06/02 - NETWORKS - US urges EU to reconsider role of Huawei in 5G - US ramps up pressure on Huawei with stark warning... 05/02 - NETWORKS - Ericsson joins O-RAN to drive intelligent 5G radio development - Ericsson extends commitment to open standards... 04/02 - NETWORKS - GSMA suggests Huawei 5G talks at MWC - Industry concerned at Huawei 5G exclusion following long-term controversies... 01/02 - DEVICES - Huawei 5G foldable phone teased in MWC 2019 press conference invite - Our first look at the world's first foldable 5G phone... 31/01 - ANALYSIS - Investing in a 5G future: The role of MNOs - 5G's 2020 rollout is fast approaching... 31/01 - NETWORKS - Nokia predicts staggered demand for 5G kit in 2019 - Nokia reports increased revenue and profit in Q4... 31/01 - DEVICES - 5G phones: these are going to be the first next-gen handsets - The new 5G phones of 2019 and beyond... 31/01 - DEVICES - LG hints strongly at 5G foldable phones for 2019 - Taking the fight to Samsung's Galaxy X... 28/01 - NETWORKS - Chinese EU Ambassador says Huawei 5G ban would be 'self-defeating' - Senior diplomat dismisses security fears as fabrications... 25/01 - DEVICES - Huawei says it'll show off a foldable 5G phone at MWC 2019 - The world's first 5G phone with a foldable screen... 24/01 - HARDWARE - Huawei reveals 5G modem and base station chips - Huawei chips will ease deployment and widen support... 22/01 - NETWORKS - Vodafone and O2 team up on 5G network sharing - Two operators look at options for mast infrastructure as they extend network sharing deal to cover 5G... 17/01 - NETWORKS - Huawei faces US probe as Germany considers 5G options - US DoJ reportedly accuses Huawei of trade secret theft... 14/01 - NETWORKS - US government shutdown is threat to 5G rollout - Industry body warns about impact of FCC shutdown... 14/01 - HARDWARE - Intel wants to be your one-stop shop for 5G - Intel VP tells us that “5G runs on Intel”... 14/01 - DEVICES - Apple looks at Samsung and MediaTek modems for 5G iPhone - Latest revelations from Qualcomm's antitrust trial... 12/01 - DEVICES - iPhone 11 tipped to have faster Wi-Fi, but 5G might have to wait - Better speeds for the 2019 iPhones? 11/01 - NETWORKS - Ericsson tests strengthen wireless backhaul's suitability for 5G - Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom trials achieve 'fibre-like' performance... 10/01 - NETWORKS - T-Mobile continues US 5G crusade with 600MHz call tests - T-Mobile completes multi-band call tests with Ericsson and Intel... 09/01 - DEVICES - 5G and fixed displays to drive smartphone sales in 2019 - Research suggests 5G might be silver bullet... 09/01 - NETWORKS - AT&T claims advanced 4G is '5G' - Software update claims advanced 4G is 5G Evolution... 08/01 - DEVICES - 5G can be tonic for smartphone saturation - GSMA Intelligence finds 80 per cent of developed world owns a smartphone... 08/01 - HARDWARE - Intel targets 5G base stations with 'Snow Ridge' chips - Intel hopes edge computing advantage will pay off... 08/01 - NETWORKS - The Galaxy S10 isn't at CES 2019, but Samsung's 5G plans are here - Samsung Galaxy S10 is here in pieces if you look closely... 06/01 - DEVICES - Byton confirms M-Byte car will be available in 2019 with AI, 5G and 48-inch display - That's a whole lot of screen... 04/01 - ANALYSIS - What to expect from 5G at CES 2019 - 5G could be the star of the show at CES 2019... 24/12 - ANALYSIS - Three CEO: Capacity, not speed is the true 5G revolution - Dave Dyson talks up Three's 5G strategy... 21/12 - NETWORKS - O2 confirms 5G tests will use Huawei kit - London 5G tests will be carried out using Huawei equipment, O2 confirms... 19/12 - NETWORKS - 'Strong' business demand for 5G could be tempered by network transformation - Gartner says operator focus is on consumer applications... 19/12 - NETWORKS - AT&T is second US operator to launch 5G - AT&T gears up for limited 5G launch... 19/12 - DEVICES - Top Samsung Galaxy S10 could have a massive screen and support 5G - But it might not be available everywhere... 17/12 - ANALYSIS - The coming 5G revolution - How the next generation of mobile connectivity will bring emerging technologies to life... 17/12 - NETWORKS - Rivals claim Three's spectrum variation will hand it 5G advantage - Three now has 100MHz of continuous 3.6GHz spectrum... 14/12 - NETWORKS - 5G could add billions to world GDP - Unlocking the right 5G spectrum will make all the difference... 13/12 - NETWORKS - Huawei will do 'anything' to be trusted 5G partner - Huawei says if there's anything it can do to ease security concerns, it will do it... 10/12 - NETWORKS - Vodafone to use manhole covers to improve 4G and 5G - Vodafone hopes street level infrastructure will improve network... 10/12 - ANALYSIS - 5G is just the beginning for the future of smartphones - The future of mobile looks promising... 06/12 - ANALYSIS - Vodafone Business rebrand highlights strategic focus in 5G era - Vodafone Enterprise is now Vodafone Business... 06/12 - POLICY - EU approves new regulations to boost 5G rollout - EU passes new code despite industry opposition... 06/12 - PRODUCTS - OnePlus CEO confirms its 5G phone will cost $200 to $300 more than OnePlus 6T - But it isn't done with 4G devices... 06/12 - NETWORKS - We need rigorous 5G testing before we get in the driverless car - Autonomous vehicles will rely heavily on next generation networks... 05/12 - PRODUCTS - OnePlus will be the first to release a 5G phone in Europe - It's all thanks to some help from EE... 05/12 - NETWORKS - How 5G technologies can be implemented more efficiently - Knowing where to place 'small cells' will make all the difference... 05/12 - DEVICES - This Samsung 5G prototype phone has a notch... but it's in the corner - Updated with an official comment from Samsung... 04/12 - DEVICES - Here's the first 5G smartphone and, no, you can't buy it - It's a reference device from Qualcomm, but it promises a lot... 04/12 - NETWORKS - Nokia and Qualcomm complete 5G call interoperability tests - Another 5G testing hurdle is cleared ahead of launch... 04/12 - NETWORKS - Arqiva and CityFibre to build 5G small cell network in London - Hammersmith & Fulham will host UK's largest pilot to date... 04/12 - ANALYSIS - 2019 telecoms forecast: the year of 5G and open source - Canonical takes a look at some of the most important trends for next year... 04/12 - NETWORKS - MI6 chief warns UK on role of China in 5G networks - Alex Younger says there needs to be a conversation about Huawei's role... 03/12 - NETWORKS - Three Korean operators launch 5G networks - Operators bring forward South Korea 5G launch... 03/12 - DEVICES - Verizon and Samsung to launch 5G smartphone in 2019 - Companies will show off PoC this week... 29/11 - PRODUCTS - Toyota's new humanoid robot can be controlled remotely via 5G - A helping hand from afar... 29/11 - NETWORKS - 5G will require mobile operators to rethink the role of Wi-Fi - Operators may need to de-prioritise Wi-Fi in 5G era... 28/11 - NETWORKS - New Zealand 'blocks' use of Huawei 5G kit - Spark application rejected by New Zealand government... 27/11 - NETWORKS - 5G will have 'fastest ever' global rollout - Ericsson Mobility Report says Europe will fall behind without market changes... 23/11 - NETWORKS - O2 gears up for 5G with Massive MIMO trial - O2 trials technology in London head of 5G launch... 22/11 - NETWORKS - Huawei boasts of 22 5G commercial contracts - Head of Huawei carrier business touts end-to-end capabilities of its equipment... 22/11 - NETWORKS - Nokia creates Access Networks Division for end-to-end 5G - Nokia hopes organisational changes will give it 5G advantage... 21/11 - NETWORKS - EE and BT Sport plan UK's first 5G sport broadcast - EE Wembley Cup will be transmitted via 5G... 20/11 - HARDWARE - Huawei urges operators to trust its 5G vision as it shifts 10,000 base stations - Huawei Chairman Ken Hu details 'Cloud X' vision... 20/11 - NETWORKS - Three: 5G wireless broadband can be genuine alternative to fibre - Three-commissioned report touts price-saving benefits of 5G FWA... 20/11 - DEVICES - OnePlus could charge a high price for its upcoming 5G phone - Price tag for superfast device could be up to $100 more... 19/11 - NETWORKS - Faroese Telecom wants to bring 5G to Shetland - Shetland confirms talks with Faroese mobile provider... 16/11 - ANALYSIS - The week that UK 5G transformed from hype into reality - UK operators detail more about 5G launches in 2019... 16/11 - ANALYSIS - 2025: the year of 5G entertainment - Intel's Alex Gledhill tells us how 5G can benefit all areas of work and life... 15/11 - RESEARCH - Samsung invests $22bn in AI and 5G - Korean tech giant aims to control 20 per cent of the network equipment market... 15/11 - NETWORKS - US begins auction of 5G spectrum - US operators bid for high range spectrum to power mobile broadband services.. 15/11 - HARDWARE - German government 'urged' to consider Huawei 5G ban - Reports suggest push could have come too late... 14/11 - DEVICES - Verizon connects a smartphone to its 5G network - Verizon is currently the world's only commercial 5G operator... 13/11 - PRODUCTS - Intel will launch 5G modem next year - Chipmaker speeds up plans for 5G modem launch in 2019... 13/11 - NETWORKS - EE to launch 5G as 'premium' mobile experience in 16 UK cities in 2019 - Operator to upgrade 1,500 sites in the busiest parts of its network... 12/11 - DEVICES - OnePlus 7 may not be the upcoming 5G phone from the brand - Is a whole new OnePlus line on the way? 09/11 - NETWORKS - What role will 5G play in NBN's gigabit broadband vision? - 5G can boost FWA broadband to gigabit levels... 08/11 - POLICY - Ofcom CTO: Spectrum and security are biggest 5G challenges - Ofcom CTO Mansoor Hanif discusses the barriers to fulfilling 5G potential... 07/11 - NETWORKS - EE announces UK 5G trial expansion - Nine east London sites are now linked up to EE's 5G trial network... 07/11 - NETWORKS - How 5G will enable the next generation of IoT deployments - Canonical head tells us why next-generation networks are the key to innovation... 07/11 - NETWORKS - Three reveals £2bn UK 5G investment - 5G set to be a "game-changer" in the UK says Three CEO Dave Dyson... 06/11 - DEVICES - UK operators urged to 'consider' 5G equipment suppliers - Government aims to ensure UK's telecoms infrastructure is secure... 06/11 - NETWORKS - GSMA: Operators need prime spectrum to fulfill 5G potential - Industry body publishes paper ahead of WRC-19... 05/11 - NETWORKS - 5G operator revenues to reach £230bn by 2025 - Research suggests £46bn in 5G R&D will be well spent... 03/11 - DEVICES - Apple tipped to launch a 5G iPhone in 2020 - Super-fast speeds on the way... Return to top31/10 - NETWORKS - BT CTO: Convergence of fibre, 5G and Wi-Fi will create 'one network to rule them all' - Howard Watson believes convergence will be a key differentiatior in telecoms... 30/10 - DEVICES - Oppo wants to release the first 5G smartphone - Oppo wants to beat LG to the punch after successful 5G tests... 30/10 - NETWORKS - Budget 2018: More funding for rural fibre but no new 5G commitments - Digital infrastructure largely a footnote in 2018 Budget... 26/10 - NETWORKS - Trump lays out US 5G strategy - Order looks to ease progress towards 5G network deployment in the US... 25/10 - PRODUCTS - Qualcomm works with Samsung on 5G small cells - Qualcomm and Samsung look to establish 5G leadership... 25/10 - NETWORKS - Vodafone switches on 'full 5G' trial in Manchester - Salford's MediaCity UK gets 5G coverage as Vodafone shapes up next-gen network... 23/10 - DEVICES - OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7T will be first from company to support 5G - 2019 is the year OnePlus adopts 5G... 22/10 - NETWORKS - EU could back Wi-Fi over 5G for connected cars - Draft proposals could see Wi-Fi rules set before 5G... 19/10 - DEVICES - Operators may have to subsidise 'expensive' 5G smartphones - Early 5G smartphones could be too expensive for consumers... 19/10 - PRODUCTS - Huawei 5G folding phone could take on the Samsung Galaxy X in 2019 - Huawei knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em... 18/10 - NETWORKS - Ericsson sales boosted by early 5G adoption - Ericsson feels flush from operator investment... 17/10 - PRODUCTS - Samsung buys Zhilabs to power 5G analytics - Samsung's 5G efforts continue with purchase of analytics experts... 16/10 - NETWORKS - European mobile giants urge pro-5G investment policies - Leading CEOs urge EU regulators to consider importance of connectivity... 15/10 - PRODUCTS - US senators urge Canada to 'ban' Huawei from 5G deployment - US senators fear Huawei kit could harm US national security... 12/10 - PRODUCTS - New Nokia kit promises more rapid and effective 5G FWA deployments - Operators can get new high gain antennas and gateways... 12/10 - NETWORKS - Deutsche Telekom plots 99 per cent 5G coverage by 2025 - German operator details plans for 5G rollout... 08/10 - ANALYSIS - Differences in early 5G services will make it a 'marketing headache' - Analysts predict difficulties in 5G marketing as mobile broadband will be key adoption driver... 05/10 - NETWORKS - EE switches on 'UK's first' 5G trial network at Canary Wharf - EE gears up for 2019 5G launch... 04/10 - NETWORKS - Huawei tells FCC that US ban could mean country falls behind in 5G - Huawei hasn't given up hope in playing US 5G role... 01/10 - INNOVATION - Samsung partners with AT&T to build a 5G tech lab - Facility will research ways 5G could improve manufacturing... 01/10 - NETWORKS - Verizon turns on the world's first 5G network - Launch across four US cities could be a major landmark in the development of 5G... 28/09 - NETWORKS - Digital Catapult switches on Brighton 5G testbed - UK's latest 5G testbed goes live on the South Coast... 26/09 - ANALYSIS - Could 5G networks herald the arrival of a four-day work week? Increased productivity as a result of 5G powered technologies could disrupt the traditional work week... 25/09 - DEVICES - Manufacturers hope 5G and foldable displays will drive smartphone growth - Analysts believe the smartphone will be unrecognisable by 2027... 24/09 - NETWORKS - WIG raises £220m for 5G infrastructure - WIG to use additional funding for small cells and fibre... 21/09 - NETWORKS - Vodafone targets cities and rural areas for 2019 5G launch - Cornwall and the Lake District will be first to get Vodafone 5G... 12/09 - NETWORKS - T-Mobile signs $3.5bn 5G network deal with Ericsson - T-Mobile secures second major 5G equipment deal... 11/09 - NETWORKS - EE could launch the UK's first 5G network in 2019 - EE reallocates 3G spectrum ahead of 2019 5G launch... 11/09 - NETWORKS - European mobile operators bring forward 5G plans - Global 5G connections to reach 340m by 2021 as European optimism increases forecasts... 11/09 - GAMING - Nvidia shows how GeForce Now 5G streaming could make high-end gaming hardware irrelevant - Hitting 60 fps in Full HD resolution with no need for a beefy gaming laptop... 10/09 - NETWORKS - CityFibre SDN rollout to speed up 5G deployments and enable 10Gbps - CityFibre agrees deal with Calix to smarten its network.. 10/09 - NETWORKS - Ericsson radio updates and transport partnerships to accelerate 5G deployments - Ericsson says a series of developments will make it easier and quicker to deploy 5G... 08/09 - NETWORKS - How 5G will make our streaming dreams come true - Zero buffering, no waiting. Will 5G lead the way? 07/09 - FEATURE - Inside the 5G factory: How Nokia's research aids its own production - Nokia's Oulu facility has been involved in every generation of mobile technology... 05/09 - NETWORKS - San Marino will have Europe's first 5G network - Microstate will be a testbed for TIM... 05/09 - NETWORKS - China considers merging two major mobile operators in 5G push - Merger would create world's second largest mobile operator... 04/09 - PRODUCTS - UK''s 'first' large-scale 5G hub to test digital health apps in 2019 - West Midlands will become UK's first 5G hub... Return to top31/08 - ANALYSIS - Golf's digital ambitions make it an unlikely 5G pioneer - Golf looks to new technologies - including 5G... 31/08 - NETWORKS - German operators will have no rural obligation for 5G - 5G spectrum auction will take place in 2019... 30/08 - DEVICES - Larger screens and 5G to drive smartphone growth through to 2022 - Smartphone market 'generally healthy' despite recent dip... 28/08 - NETWORKS - German regulator calls for fourth operator for 5G - Competition chief believes new entrant will kickstart German 5G... 28/08 - NETWORKS - Nokia secures €500m EU loan for 5G research - New funding will accelerate 5G technology R&D... 23/08 - NETWORKS - Major 5G trends become more apparent as first network launch nears - The past seven days have been a long time in the world of 5G... 23/08 - ANALYSIS - Huawei & ZTE banned from Australia 5G networks - Australian government says 5G architecture makes it too risky... 22/08 - PRODUCTS - Qualcomm to start shipping its 5G modems - However chipmaker says it doesn't expect 5G phones to launch this year... 22/08 - NETWORKS - Speed takes centre stage as operators ramp up 5G testing - Report suggests 82 per cent of mobile operators worldwide are testing 5G... 22/08 - DEVICES - Nokia expects to make €3 from every 5G smartphone - Finnish giant sets rate for its essential 5G patents... 20/08 - NETWORKS - Government to test 5G on UK railways - DCMS invites participants for pilot to see how 5G can improve transport sector... 20/08 - NETWORKS - Verizon and Nokia test 5G with a moving vehicle - Partners make progress in mobile broadband and connected car apps... 17/08 - NETWORKS - 5G network slicing could be worth £51bn to mobile operators - Researchers say efforts by operators and vendors could bear fruit... 16/08 - NETWORKS - Cisco posts healthy revenues ahead of 5G push - Cisco is happy with innovation roadmap as it prepares for next generation networks... 16/08 - NETWORKS - Telstra switches on 5G for the Gold Coast, but wider availability remains murky - Australian telcos Optus and Vodafone say there’s a long road ahead... 15/08 - NETWORKS - O2 tests light-based wireless transmission ahead of 5G tests - Li-Fi is pitched as a Wi-Fi alternative... 15/08 - DEVICES - LG to launch 'first 5G smartphone' in 2019 - LG and Sprint will release a 5G-ready device in the US next year... 13/08 - NETWORKS - Ericsson hopes US 5G investments will speed up deployments - Ericsson makes investments in 5G R&D... 08/08 - NETWORKS - Samsung invests billions in 5G and AI - Samsung's £17bn investment programme looks to guard against smartphone slowdown... 07/08 - NETWORKS - US set to lose out to China in 5G race - Deloitte report urges policymakers to promote investment... 02/08 - DEVICES - Moto Z3 is the world's first 5G-upgradable smartphone, say Motorola and Verizon - The first 5G-almost-ready smartphone... 02/08 - OPERATORS - Three focuses on 5G after revenue and customer rises - Three now boasts 10.1m customers across the UK... http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ky8Cjp2sByYRcVGH8KMuAe.jpg 31/07 - DEVICES - Lenovo says it'll be the first to launch a 5G smartphone - Could be here before the end of the year... 30/07 - NETWORKS - Nokia and T-Mobile ink $3.5bn 5G network deal - US operator presses ahead with 5G rollout plans... 27/07 - OPERATORS - Mobile helps BT Q1 results ahead of 5G trials - Consumer division continues to offset BT business decline... 26/07 - OPERATORS - O2 invites FTSE 500 to trial its 5G - O2 presses ahead with 5G tests as it adds more customers... 26/07 - OPERATORS - Nokia looks to 5G after sales slowdown - Nokia says drop is to be expected but is confident for second half of 2018... 26/07 - OPERATORS - Sky Mobile extends O2 MVNO agreement to cover 5G - Sky Mobile now has 500,000 customers across the UK... 23/07 - REGULATION - UK Government promises new regulations and investment for full fibre and 5G - Government report outlines plans to deliver fibre to entire UK by 2033... 23/07 - PRODUCTS - Qualcomm's mmWave antennas pave way for first 5G smartphones - The first 5G smartphones should arrive in 2019... 20/07 - NETWORKS - Barriers to 5G could stop UK being a global leader - BSG report identifies issues and resolutions... 18/07 - NETWORKS - South Korea plans 2019 5G launch - "Korea 5G Day" will see new networks introduced a year ahead of schedule... 10/07 - NETWORKS - China Mobile, Intel and Huawei complete 5G interoperability testing - Tests pave way for China Mobile 5G launch next year... 09/07 - NETWORKS - SSE Enterprise Telecoms unbundles BT exchanges to boost broadband and Three 5G - SSE Enterprise Telecoms doubles its reach... 03/07 - NETWORKS - Samsung, Cisco and Orange hold multi-vendor 5G FWA trial - FWA will deliver a fixed-like broadband experience when 5G launches... 29/06 - DEVICES - OnePlus 7 could support 5G and be sold by US carriers - But don't expect it for a while... 28/06 - NETWORKS - "World's first" 5G network launches - Finnish operator Elisa claims global first in launching a commercial 5G network... 27/06 - ANALYSIS - The World Cup and 5G: the trials you need to know about - 5G will change how you watch football forever... 25/06 - NETWORKS - UK 'needs shared spectrum' for 5G - Ofcom urged to rethink 5G spectrum auction to ensure fairer rollout... 20/06 - NETWORKS - Vodafone launches 5G trials in seven UK cities - Vodafone to hold trials later this year with plans for a 2020 5G launch... 19/06 - NETWORKS - Mobile signal woes 'strengthens' business case for 5G - Only half of mobile users in the UK are happy with their speeds, but willing to pay more for faster service... 15/06 - NETWORKS - First standalone 5G network standard approved - 3GPP finalizes 'Release 15' of 5G after three years of work, meaning networks are on the way this year... 14/06 - ANALYSIS - Three CEO: 5G capacity is a 'big opportunity' to lead UK market - Dave Dyson says Three's spectrum holdings mean it could be the UK's 5G leader... 13/06 - NETWORKS - Vodafone: 5G smartphone uncertainty means focus on core network and IoT - Vodafone UK CTO says 5G will be a gamechanger, but smartphone innovation in the 4G era won't be matched... 12/06 - NETWORKS - 5G networks still set to arrive this year - Ericsson report suggests Europe will fall behind US and Asia on 5G adoption... 11/06 - NETWORKS - 'First ever' UK 5G report paints rosy picture - UK's 5G ambitions rely heavily on startup and research community... 06/06 - ANALYSIS - EU telecoms rule changes will hinder rather than help 5G, claim industry - Telecoms groups label the new EU code a "missed opportunity"... 06/06 - NETWORKS - EE to switch on 'UK's first' 5G trial in London - Residents and businesses in Tech City will get chance to try out 5G... 05/06 - PRODUCTS - 5G PCs coming from Intel and Sprint next year - US telecoms giant Sprint has joined the race to bring 5G to the masses, announcing at Computex 2018 to start shipping Intel-powered 5G computers next year... 01/06 - ANALYSIS - 5G UK - How far away are we really? - 5G will deliver immediate benefits in 2019, but the true mobile revolution will take time... http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDM3dbMznHdzeBUoC9f45S.jpg Return to top25/05 - POLICY - Mobile industry 'shouldn't wait' for 5G to roll out small cells - Small cells will be essential for delivering the 5G vision but industry warns there is no time too wait... 25/05 - POLICY - Nordic Prime Ministers reach agreement to support 5G - Joint agreement is welcomed by Nokia, Ericsson and regional operators... 22/05 - NETWORKS - Qualcomm details 5G small cell platform - Qualcomm wants to help operators and network equipment manufacturers densify 5G networks... 18/05 - NETWORKS - Verizon to bring 5G to Los Angeles in 2018 - Verizon says America's second largest city will be its next 5G location... 16/05 - NETWORKS - Mobile IoT networks to be a 'core component' of 5G - GSMA says NB-IoT and LTE-M deployments are paving the way for massive IoT powered by 5G... 14/05 - NETWORKS - 5G and network convergence drives growth of carrier-grade Wi-Fi market - Fixed and mobile operators look to densify network infrastructure... 08/05 - PRODUCTS - Why self-driving vehicles could be the biggest winner in a 5G world - Telefónica tells us why autonomous vehicles are set to be a key 5G use case... 08/05 - NETWORKS - Verizon and Samsung get 5G regulatory boost - Verizon and Samsung make major headway towards 5G... 03/05 - NETWORKS - Deutsche Telekom holds live 5G NR trial in Berlin - German operator says test will see how 5G NR behaves in real world... 02/05 - ANALYSIS - Why T-Mobile and Sprint merger would give the US a 5G lead - A truly national 5G network could ensure the US retains its advantage... 01/05 - NETWORKS - Three futureproofs backend infrastructure for 5G - Three and SSE Enterprise Telecoms deal with start with data centre connectivity... 30/04 - NETWORKS - T-Mobile and Sprint merger promises 5G progress in the US - America's third and fourth largest mobile operators are to merge... 18/04 - NETWORKS - Huawei dampens 5G expectations - Huawei CEO says consumer might not notice the differences... 17/04 - NETWORKS - China has narrow lead over US in 5G race - Government support and industry momentum gives China slight advantage, report says... 16/04 - DEVICES - 5G anticipation set to slow smartphone sales - Manufacturers hope for 5G boost as worldwide smartphone demand slows... 13/04 - NETWORKS - What does the Ofcom 5G auction mean for the UK mobile industry? - The long-awaited auction is over, paving the way for 5G...so what next? 12/04 - NETWORKS - Vodafone hits major UK 5G milestone - Vodafone is first UK operator to test 3.4GHz spectrum in preparation for 5G... 09/04 - NETWORKS - Europe set be left behind in 5G race - US and Asia will lead the way in 5G development, claims report... 05/04 - NETWORKS - Mobile networks fork out £1.4bn for 5G spectrum - Ofcom publishes the results of its 5G spectrum auction, revealing that the UK's biggest mobile network operators spent almost £1.4 billion... http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ahg5opyz2zAUqfU5hiz3Q9.jpg 28/03 - NETWORKS - 'World's first' 5G public trial switched on in Australia - Australian telco Telstra flips the switch on the world's first public trial of 5G at the Gold Coast... 28/03 - NETWORKS - 5G RuralFirst looks at smart farming, spectrum sharing and broadcasting - Government funded project will use Cisco tech to help transform rural lives... 28/03 - POLICY - UK5G group makes bid for global 5G leadership - Government and industry backed UK5G looks to establish UK 5G community... 27/03 - NETWORKS - GSMA: 5G will be dominant mobile tech in USA by 2025 - Mobile industry body report shows US will be a 5G leader... 27/03 - NETWORKS - Telefonica tests tech that could boost 5G broadband - Telefonica spectral efficiency trials hope to pave the way for better fixed wireless access (FWA)... 23/03 - NETWORKS - 5G networks are now just a year away - Korea Telecom plans commercial 5G launch next March... 20/03 - NETWORKS - UK 5G spectrum auction gets underway - Five bidders will battle it out for more of the UK's airwaves... 19/03 - NETWORKS - UK university makes major 5G breakthrough - University of Kent-based iCIRRUS consortium says Ethernet equipment can help deliver 5G networks... 16/03 - NETWORKS - O2 kickstarts the UK's 5G charm offensive to consumers - 5G hypetrain moves from industry into the mainstream... 15/03 - NETWORKS - Digital minister pledges to eliminate barriers to 5G deployment - Margot James says she wants to work with mobile operators and local government on 5G... 14/03 - NETWORKS - O2: 5G will save local councils and households £6bn a year - Report details how smart technologies powered by 5G can improve society... 12/03 - NETWORKS - Ofcom 5G spectrum auction will start next week - Ofcom confirms that bidding for 5G frequencies will begin on 20 March... 12/03 - NETWORKS - Government reveals £25m prize fund for UK 5G - £25m competition will see 5G testbeds located across the UK... 11/03 - DEVICES - 5G a key factor to seamless VR experience, says Lenovo EMEA President - Lenovo wants to create memorable experiences for its customers, but is that enough? 09/03 - NETWORKS - Ofcom plans new rural coverage obligations for 700MHz spectrum - Ofcom says 700MHz is an important opportunity to improve rural coverage as it plans for 5G future... 05/03 - NETWORKS - EU Parliament and US Congress take steps to accelerate 5G legislation - EU chambers reach provisional agreement while US Congress to vote on spectrum auction... 05/03 - DEVICES - HTC CEO: 5G will turn any VR device into the most powerful in the world - Cher Wang says the smartphone still has a role to play in VR... 03/03 - NETWORKS - Qualcomm hopes 5G vision will stand out from the hype - Qualcomm's influence in the industry is significant, so its 5G roadmap is worth listening too... 02/03 - NETWORKS - BT CEO: EE convergence even more important ahead of 5G - Gavin Patterson says BT never really left mobile and is preparing for converged network era... 28/02 - NETWORKS - Intel and NTT DoCoMo prepare 5G plans for Tokyo 2020 Olympics - After success at PyeongChang 2018, Intel is stepping up plans for next Olympics... 27/02 - NETWORKS - Satellite-supported UK 5G testbed will trial mission critical apps - Juniper Networks and Satellite Applications Catapult say satellite cannot be ignored... 27/02 - MOBILE - Qualcomm looks to make it easier to make 5G phones - Launch will help OEMs build 5G connectivity into more devices... 27/02 - NETWORKS - Ofcom confirms six bidders for 5G spectrum - All four mobile operators have been approved, with small cell operator and Hull fixed wireless firm joining... 27/02 - NETWORKS - Ericsson tells operators: 5G is ready - Ericsson has agreements with 38 operators around the world as 5G moves from idea to reality... 27/02 - PRODUCTS - Get ready for a 5G Internet of the Sky - Drones like the Ehang 184 will usher in a 5G-powered autonomous airspace... 26/02 - NETWORKS - Telstra plans to ramp up 4G speeds in the lead up to its full 5G rollout - Major cities in Australia to get increased bandwidth... 26/02 - NETWORKS - Cisco targets mobile operators with '5G Now' - Cisco wants to help operators prepare for the next era of networks... 25/02 - MOBILE - Huawei reveals 5G-ready modem - Test beds for 5G networks will be launched this year, Huawei reveals... 23/02 - NETWORKS - Why PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics are a 5G milestone - Athletes are making history at the Winter Olympics, but it's an important event for 5G networks too... 22/02 - NETWORKS - O2 reveals UK 5G test bed - Operator will test 5G applications at iconic London venue later this year... 19/02 - NETWORKS - Vodafone and Huawei successfully test IP Microwave backhaul for 5G - Vodafone and Huawei achieve 2Gbps on IP microwave link, claiming it shows the tech is viable for 5G... 16/02 - NETWORKS - Why startups and research can make the UK a 5G leader - Does the UK really need to be first to the mark or be an industry powerhouse to be a 5G leader? 16/02 - OPINION - No time to waste now 5G legal challenges are over - For an industry keen to avoid a repeat of the 3G and 4G auctions, Three's failed appeal removes a barrier to 5G... 14/02 - MOBILE - Fiber-like internet and a glimpse of our 5G future are coming to smartphones in 2019 - Qualcomm's new mobile modem offering speeds of up to 2Gbps... 14/02 - NETWORKS - 5G spectrum auction to go ahead after Three's legal challenge fails - Three's bid to decrease an overall spectrum cap falls on deaf ears and prevents further delay... 12/02 - NETWORKS - China Mobile plans 5G launch in 2019 - China Mobile joins a select few number of operators planning to beat original 2020 target... 08/02 - MOBILE - The first 5G smartphones are coming in 2019 - But you won't see 5G service everywhere by next year... 07/02 - MOBILE - 5G set to push mobile data use sky-high - Giffgaff research estimates customers will use nearly 100GB of mobile data a month by 2025... 05/-2 - NETWORKS - Telstra joins Optus on 5G bandwagon, also aiming for 2019 rollout - Australian carrier Telstra will trial new tech during Commonwealth Games... 05/01 - NETWORKS - AT&T set to run 5G trials - Company to adopt new 3GPP guidelines as it continues push for next-generation networks... 04/01 - NETWORKS - Samsung teams up with Verizon on 5G - New service to be launched in Sacramento later this year... 02/02 - NETWORKS - Optus 5G network rollout set to begin in early 2019 - Australian telco Optus announces its plans for 5G rollout... http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nv4PdbFngjaUyJutNjbTkh.jpg Back to top http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nv4PdbFngjaUyJutNjbTkh.jpg What will 5G networks mean for me?Faster download and upload speedsSmoother streaming of online content Higher-quality voice and video calls More reliable mobile connectionsGreater number of connected IoT devices An expansion of advanced technologies - including self-driving cars and smart citieshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RbXmxGXBibUpsUWazysBWC.jpg How fast will 5G be?It’s still not exactly known how much faster 5G will be than 4G, as much of the technology is still under development. That being said, the networks should provide a significant upgrade to current download and upload speeds - with the GSMA proposing minimum download speeds of around 1GBps. Most estimates expect the average speed of 5G networks to reach 10Gb/s, and some even think transfer rates could reach a whopping 800Gb/s. This would mean that users could download a full-length HD quality film in a matter of seconds, and that downloading and installing software upgrades would be completed much faster than today. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nv4PdbFngjaUyJutNjbTkh.jpg Will I be able to get 5G networks on my phone?Existing smartphones, tablet or other devices that were released when 4G networks were the standard may not be able to connect to 5G to begin with, or may incur extra costs to do so. However following the 2020 deadline for the initial rollout, we should soon see devices coming with 5G connection as default. Don't worry though - although 5G should represent a major step up from current 4G and 3G networks, the new technology won’t immediately replace its predecessor - at least, not to begin with. Instead, 5G should link in with existing networks to ensure users never lose connection, with the older networks acting as back-up in areas not covered by the new 5G coverage. So-called “4.5G” networks (also known as LTE-A) are set to fill the gap for the time being, offering connections that are faster than current 4G networks, although only certain countries such as South Korea can benefit from them right now. Once launched however, implementing 5G may be a slower process. Much like the gradual takeover of 4G networks from the previous generation, existing network infrastructure may need to be upgraded or even replaced in order to deal with the new technology, and homes and businesses may also need to get new services installed. It’s not yet known how 5G networks will take over from existing networks, but again, much like the rollout of 4G, you may not be able to immediately connect to the new networks without upgrading your technology. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nv4PdbFngjaUyJutNjbTkh.jpg What will a 5G network need?The GSMA has outlined eight criteria for 5G networks, with a connection needing meet a majority of these in order to qualify as 5G: 1-10Gbps connections to end points in the field (i.e. not theoretical maximum)1 millisecond end-to-end round trip delay (latency) 1000x bandwidth per unit area10-100x number of connected devices (Perception of) 99.999 per cent availability (Perception of) 100 per cent coverage90 per cent reduction in network energy usage Up to 10 year battery life for low power, machine-type devices Check out the best mobile deals for April 2018http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/8lUUzqBmKEw

A new report alleges that AMD’s next-gen 7nm Navi GPUs won’t emerge until October of this year, which is later than previous speculation that pointed to a summer release. You may recall that last month, references to Navi graphics cards were uncovered in the source code of macOS, and this underlined previous buzz from the graphics grapevine which was hopeful for a July launch. That said, going back further to a leaked roadmap from AMD, this suggested that Navi would pitch up in the second half of 2019, so October is still in line with this. Here’s our full AMD Radeon VII reviewOr should you upgrade to a GeForce RTX 2080?And don’t forget that Intel may soon jump into the GPU arenaThe October date comes from sources who apparently spoke to French tech site Cowcotland, not the most renowned source of accurate rumors – although it did recently chip in with some interesting info on the availability of the Radeon VII in France. Still, we should take this speculation with a very hefty pinch of the white stuff. However, it does make some kind of sense, and not just because it ties up with the aforementioned leaked roadmap. We just mentioned the availability of the Radeon VII, which is AMD’s first 7nm graphics card – though note that it’s still based on the current-gen Vega architecture, not Navi – and stock of that GPU is very thin on the ground, at least going by what we heard during the launch last week, and from what we can observe now. For example, in the UK, there are still some Radeon VII cards available at the main stockist, Overclockers UK, but the caveat is the remaining Gigabyte and MSI models are priced at an eye-watering £799.99 – so it seems that folks aren’t quite prepared to pay this much. All the other cheaper cards – pitched as low as £649.99 in the case of Sapphire – sold out within a few hours of the launch (we were watching, and indeed that Sapphire Radeon VII was sold out almost immediately). Pop on over to Newegg in the US, and every single Radeon VII GPU is sold out (they are all priced at the same $699.99, which is the recommended price tag). By all accounts, there were only 20 Radeon VII cards in the whole of France at launch, as Cowcotland reported last week. Production problems?Anyway, the point to bear in mind here is that there are seemingly clear issues with Radeon VII production, and a lot of that may be down to the Lunar New Year holiday in China, which sees the big manufacturing factories close. And catching up with rebalancing Radeon VII supply and demand could take its toll on the production schedule for next-gen Navi graphics cards. Particularly when there’s another potential force to consider here, namely that Navi GPUs may also be used outside of the PC arena in next-gen consoles (according to the rumor mill, anyway), thus exerting more pressure on the supply chain. As ever, we will just have to see how things pan out, although given all this, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the rumored Navi GPUs which are in the pipeline get delayed until much later in 2019. Note that the Navi graphics cards we are expecting to see this year will be more budget-friendly mid-range models, with the high-end efforts aimed at the likes of enthusiasts and hardcore gamers not expected to turn up until 2020. We are expecting to see four models later this year – Navi 16, Navi 12, Navi 10 and Navi 9 – according to the info turned up by digging through the macOS Mojave source code. We've picked out all the best graphics cards of 2019Via Wccftech http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JTOi7NW-7a0

Battlefield V players on PC are in for a treat, with a new update coming soon that will make it look and run better than ever before. The update, which is due to drop tomorrow, February 12, will add Nvidia DLSS support. DLSS stands for Deep Learning Supersampling, and is one of Nvidia’s flagship features for its latest RTX 2000-series graphics cards, such as the RTX 2080 Ti. The best graphics cards for gamingOur pick of the best gaming monitorsMake sure you play using the best gaming routersIt’s quite complicated tech, but it has the potential to bring even greater graphical fidelity to PC games – including Battlefield V. It uses super-sampling to render images in higher resolutions than your display can show, which helps deliver cleaner images, without being as resource-intensive as traditional anti-aliasing. For a more in-depth explanation of DLSS, check out Nvidia’s blog post on the tech behind its Turing graphics cards. The patch will also bring performance improvements for DXR ray tracing, which again should make the game run and look better on PC with compatible hardware. As the full patch notes explain, “This update includes further optimizations to DXR ray tracing performance and introduces NVIDIA DLSS to Battlefield V, which uses deep learning to improve game performance while maintaining visual quality.” Four player co-opWhile those two features are only for PC gamers (with compatible hardware), PC and console players will also get a four-player co-op mode that allows them to team up with three other friends. Fan-favorite mode Rush from previous Battlefields will also be coming soon. 40 best PC games 2019: the must-play titles you don’t want to misshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/cqRRTORm_Vk

While navigation by way of Google Maps is, for the most part, a smooth process for pedestrians, there’s usually an awkward moment of failed orientation when you first start the feature and try and line yourself up with the little blue dot. At the tech giant’s 2018 IO developer conference, Google announced a new feature it was working on for its navigation app that uses a combination of AI, AR and your phone’s camera to help with the real-time wayfinding process. More specifically, this new feature uses imagery from your camera along with location data to match your position via Google Street View, and with this information, is able to overlay visual cues such as arrows on your live camera feed. The same technology will be able to point out landmarks, business and restaurants in the cities that it’s active in. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6dTGYA4GVePwX5yrBovYQR.jpg Google Maps AR will orient itself by scanning nearby features [image Credit: Google] Testing has begunAlthough the Google Maps AR feature was announced halfway through 2018, it has not yet arrived on any consumer devices, but The Wall Street Journal has been able to test out an early version of it. Author David Pierce states that Google has only made the feature available to some users for testing at the moment and expects a wider release “later”, as some aspects of the user interface still need refinement. The current version of the AR feature requires users to hold the camera up and point to a few nearby points, at which stage Pierce noted that it only took “a few seconds” to realize where it was “with remarkable precision”. Google hasn’t given any indication of a date as to when this feature will become widely available, and Pierce notes that it will arrive “only when Google is satisfied that it’s ready”. The most exciting thing at Google IO 2018 was also the most practicalhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/oR3Zzv2d_qA

Further proving that 2019 is the year of the dark mode, Google's latest Chrome 73 beta for Android has revealed an early look at the mobile browser's upcoming night-friendly viewing option. Having already revealed its plans to bring dark mode to its macOS and Windows 10 browsers, the Android test is still in its early stages, only appearing in pop-up menus when Android 9 Pie’s 'Night Mode' is set to 'Always On' in 'Developer Options', as reported by 9to5Google. As you can see from the images below, the experimental dark mode turns pop-up menus dark gray, as opposed to their usual all-white design. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A23y2WBDBJAxNE9QtZNxF7.jpg Credit: 9to5Google Based on these images, it's clear that Chrome for Android's dark mode still has a long way to go, with URL text still displaying in black, making it quite hard to read against a dark gray background. Aside from appearing in pop-up menus, Chrome's dark mode is also reportedly absent from the rest of the app – if a proper dark mode for Google's Android browser does go ahead, it's expected that its regular menus, address bar and navigation section will also receive the night mode treatment. To test out the experimental dark mode for yourself, you can download the latest version of the Chrome Beta app from the Google Play Store now, though you will need a handset running Android 9 Pie for it to work. How to enable dark mode on Chrome for Windows 10 right nowhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/tBWr4Ow2vlY

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Music’s so-called biggest night is here with the 61st annual Grammy Awards taking place tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and this will be her first time hosting the ceremony. Want to know how to get a Grammys live stream? You're in the right place... The three-and-a-half hour extravaganza will feature performances from nominees Chloe X Halle, Grammy-winner Lady Gaga (choosing this over the Bafta film awards), fellow winner Mark Ronson and Grammy nominee Travis Scott fresh off his performance at Super Bowl LIII. The legendary Aretha Franklin, best known for her hit song 'Respect' among many, many others, will also be honored by Grammy winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and past Grammy-nominee Andra Day. Drake and Kendrick Lamar have the most nominations this year and both artists could win a Grammy for album of the year, record of the year, or both! Last year’s Grammy Awards faced a backlash over the lack of female nominees but this year that won’t be the case, with five female artists in the running for album of the year. If a three and a half hour award ceremony isn’t enough for you, don’t worry as Grammy.com has you covered with the Premiere Ceremony starting at 12.30pm PT (3.30pm PT, 8.30pm GMT) and Red Carpet coverage at 2pm PT (5pm ET, 10pm GMT). If you’re an avid music fan or just enjoy the glamour of the award show, we’ll show you exactly how to live stream the 2019 Grammy Awards from anywhere in the world. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the 2019 Grammy Awards: live stream in the USADirecTV Now $50 per month - DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.Hulu with Live TV $40 per month - Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.YouTubeTV $40 per month - YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.FuboTV $35 for the first month - FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC as well as other channels.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SFNJ5LrHn6npyWTKVdbpWo.jpg How to watch a Grammys live stream in the UKUnfortunately for UK music fans, there will be no live broadcast of the Grammy Awards this year. However, you can still watch the highlights show on 4Music from 7.30pm to 9pm GMT on Monday, February 11. If you’re just interested in seeing what your favorite artists are wearing and who they’re attending the awards with, channel E! will be showing live coverage from the red carpet between 11pm and 1am GMT on Sunday when the ceremony begins in Los Angeles. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg How to watch the Grammys live stream from outside your countryIf you’re an American who happens to be out of the country this weekend and don’t want to miss the 2019 Grammy Awards, don’t worry as we can help you with that. By using a VPN, you can change your IP address to one in the US which will allow you to stream the event on either CBS All Access or on any of the streaming services listed above. Keep reading and we’ll show you how. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/bh2S2Gi39hA

Update: The Galaxy S10 might be able to wirelessly charge other devices. Plus, images of the Galaxy S10 E in yellow and white have leaked, and the S10 could be capable of shooting 4K footage with its front camera and have improved anti-shake on the rear. We're closing in on the Samsung Galaxy S10 release date, with the official Unpacked launch event happening this month in San Francisco, where we'll be reporting on it live. You don't have to wait until the Samsung Galaxy S10 launch date of February 20, however. New Galaxy S10 leaks are spilling out almost daily now, and have potentially given us an early look at what we suspect Samsung's smartphone for 2019 might look like. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is shaping up to be a more significant upgrade compared to last year's relatively incremental spec bump from the Galaxy S8 to the Galaxy S9. It's enough of a tempt all of those holdouts who are waiting for the next big thing in order to upgrade their Samsung phone. It's rumored to have a fresh-looking all-screen display with less bezel at the top. Not only that, it may have 'hole punch' front-facing camera embedded in the screen's top right corner. We're also expecting to see the bigger Samsung Galaxy S10 PlusWe may also see Samsung adopt an in-screen fingerprint sensor and be the first to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 855 chipset (in the US variant, at least). Of course, you may have a few more choices this time around. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is likely to be joined by the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and maybe even the Galaxy S10 Lite or S10 E, a 'lite' version of the new smartphone meant to take on the iPhone XR. Seems like a lot all at once? We're a month out there will be even more leaks to pour over. After all, the Galaxy S10 is Samsung's 10th anniversary Android phone. It has been teasing a few surprises for us in February. Here's what we know to date. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Samsung's next Galaxy S flagshipWhat will it cost? It's sure to be very expensiveWhen is it out? February 20 launch event, shipping soon afterSamsung Galaxy S10 release dateHottest news: The Samsung Galaxy S10 launch event is February 20Could hit stores on March 8http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PGosbT2PT7qfuiRfozWz5f.jpg The Samsung Galaxy S10 launch date is confirmed as Wednesday, February 20, meaning we'll see the smartphone days before MWC 2019, which takes place from February 25-28. Samsung itself has revealed the date, along with the time and location: the Galaxy S10 will be unveiled at 11am PT (2pm ET, 7pm GMT) at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. We've heard that date rumored before, so it doesn't come as a complete surprise, though some other rumors put forward different dates. Of course, that's just when the S10 will be announced - it might not go on sale for another week or two. The main rumor there points to a March 8 sale date in South Korea. We've also now heard that it could land in Italy that day, while another source also talks of a March 8 street date, so this sounds like a global launch date. That's for the three main models (the S10, S10 Lite and S10 Plus). However the source adds that the 5G S10 - which might be called the Galaxy S10 X - will land in stores on March 29. Whenever the S10 range lands, it's likely to be sold by EE in the UK, as the network already lets you register for updates on it. That said, we'd expect just about all networks to offer one or more models of the S10. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9JZuefAXXz3RpWitm47XVA.jpg Samsung's next S model will likely land in early 2019 Samsung Galaxy S10 priceHottest leaks: Samsung Galaxy S10 price expected to rise to $779 / £799When the Samsung Galaxy S10 does go on sale it's sure to cost a lot. One price rumor puts the budget Galaxy S10 Lite model at $650-$750 (roughly £500-£585 / AU$900-AU$1,040), while another rumor has the Samsung Galaxy S10 price rise to £799, which will likely be around $779 (around AU$1,400) for the 128GB variant and £999 for 512GB of storage. Another source points to a price of €929 (around $1,055 / £820 / AU$1,475) for a standard S10 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, rising to €1,179 (around $1,340 / £1,040 / AU$1,875) for a version with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. More recently, an extensive price leak for all three rumored S10 handsets has the standard Samsung S10 starting at €899 for the 6GB/128GB configuration and rising to €1,149 for the 8GB/512GB model. Elsewhere, we've heard that the cheapest model (aka the Galaxy S10 Lite or Galaxy S10e) will cost between around 800,000 won (roughly $710, £550, AU$990) and 900,000 won (around $800, £620, AU$1,110). The same source claims that the top-end 5G model will cost between 1.6 million won (around $1,430, £1,110, AU$1,980) and 1.8 million won (roughly $1,600, £1,250, AU$2,230), making it around twice as expensive. In short though, the Samsung Galaxy S10 price is all but guaranteed to rise over the asking price of the Galaxy S9 - so you might want to start saving. If you're in the UK, you can read more about our Samsung Galaxy S10 deals predictions and pre-register your details at the links below to get all the best early pre-order prices sent straight to your inbox: Pre-register at Carphone Warehouse for the chance to win a £1,000 Currys/PC World GiftcardPre-register at Mobiles.co.ukSamsung Galaxy S10 vs S10 Plus vs S10 LiteSamsung Galaxy S10 - the standard Samsung flagshipSamsung Galaxy S10 Plus - a bigger screen and potentially better camerasSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite / S10e - a less powerful, smaller, cheaper modelThe Samsung Galaxy S10 is unlikely to arrive alone, with a trio of handsets tipped to launch at the firm's next Unpacked event. While we've become used to seeing a pair of Samsung flagships launch together each year as far back as the Galaxy S6 in 2015, this time around all the Galaxy S10 leaks are pointing towards three or more phones. There's the standard Samsung Galaxy S10 that's detailed here, along with the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and a new entry in the Galaxy S10 Lite - a smaller, low resolution and likely lesser powered handsets at a hopefully more affordable price point. A recent rumor suggests that the S10 Lite could actually land as the Galaxy S10 E, though not everyone agrees. We've also heard that the Lite model might simply be called the Galaxy S10, as might the model above it, but that would seem confusing. Several leaks and rumors suggest the Galaxy S10 E could have a dual-lens rear camera, with 6GB RAM and 128GB memory and a 3100mAh battery, which would put it behind the S10 and S10 Plus in several ways. On top of that renders of a Canary Yellow edition of the S10 E show a dazzling design, and suggests the device will launch in a range of interesting colours, with green and blue variants suggested too. But wait – we could even get a fourth Galaxy S10 handsets, as rumors of a big-screened, 5G variant have also begun to crop up. And, of course, Samsung teasing is almost certainly going to be teasing its foldable phone at the S10 launch event. This Samsung 5G prototype phone has a notch... in the cornerSamsung Galaxy S10 design and displayHottest leaks: Three different screen sizesA camera cut-out in the screenA 19:9 aspect ratio and 1440 x 3040 resolutionOur best look yet at the likely design of the Galaxy S10 comes from a series of photos showing it alongside the Galaxy S10 Plus. You can see these below. Details about the standard S10 include a single-lens punch-hole camera on the front, tiny bezels above and below the screen, a triple-lens camera on the back, and a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone port and speaker on the bottom. Most recently we've seen a picture of the Galaxy S10 shared by renowned tipster Evan Blass, which gives us a full look at the front and the back of the phone. If you want to know what the Galaxy S10 will look like, here you go. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VAqiS8R5mxHSkno52ARcbJ.jpg Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: Evan Blass) These followed hot on the heels of other images, shared on Twitter, which showed a matching design and also revealed the S10's built-in cryptocurrency support. Before all this, the first alleged Samsung Galaxy photo arrived as we rang in 2019, and it once again matches up, showing a more expansive all-screen display, one that displaces the top bezel in favor of a tiny front-facing camera embedded into the top right side of the screen. This is Samsung's answer to the notch cut out, and you can expect the company to come up with a clever name for this black hole that disrupts its Infinity Display. More recent leaks, which you can see below, show off the S10 in a pearly white shade, as well as both the S10 and S10 Plus in black. The shots of the phone in black are apparently non-functioning dummy units, but the design should be accurate. Evan Blass also leaked the image you can see below, showing three Galaxy S10 phones – the S10E, the S10 and the S10 Plus – inside clear cases. You can see a dual-lens rear camera on the cheaper S10E, and a triple-lens rear camera on the S10 and S10 Plus phones. It also looks like the S10 Plus has a dual-lens front-facing camera – note the wider pinhole cut out in the display – and it looks like all three phones will have fingerprint sensors built into the screen. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mTUqALmgvd9KXfgYY9svUJ.jpg Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: Evan Blass) We've also now seen a render from Samsung itself that possibly shows the phone. You can see this below and note the curved screen, tiny bezels and pinhole camera. This was posted in an article on Samsung Newsroom, then quickly replaced with a more generic picture, suggesting it was an accident. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRBBpLqJKuT5MLozjkDgXB.jpg This could be an accidental official look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 (Credit: Reddit / qgtx) These leaks match previous case renders which include parts of the phone. You can see them below and will note that there's a cut-out in the top left corner of the screen for a single-lens camera, while on the back there are three cameras. That back looks to be glass and the frame is likely metal. You can also see it alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (which sports a similar design) and the S10 Plus, which adds extra cameras. We've also had a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, thanks to some leaked renders which you can see below. The renders, which come from a fairly reliable source (@OnLeaks) show a handset with an angular Galaxy Note-like design, but more importantly it has a camera cutout in the screen. This is a new idea for Samsung and it's a bigger cut-out than you might have expected, as it's housing two cameras. However, the bezels around the screen are tiny at least. The back of the Galaxy S10 Plus shown here has a quad-lens camera arranged horizontally and is shown in both black and 'Ice Blue'. Note that originally renders showing a triple-lens camera and larger bezels were leaked, but these were apparently inaccurate. Other details in the images include a 3.5mm headphone port and it looks like the phone has a glass back and a metal frame. Dimensions meanwhile are apparently 157.5 x 75.0 x 7.8mm, rising to 9mm at the camera bump. We may also have now seen photos of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, which you can see below. Two leaked images both show a handset with two rear cameras, but the color of the camera block and possibly the size of the lenses differs. That might mean only one of these shots is accurate, or we could be looking at the standard Samsung Galaxy S10 in one and the Galaxy S10 Plus in the other. In any case, cameras aside the back is likely to be similar on both handsets and indeed it looks similar in these shots, with slightly curved edges and a likely glass build. Another image (also below) shows the possible front of the S10 Plus, complete with a corner notch. We'd take all of this with a pinch of salt and as this is probably the Plus model it might not be entirely representative of the standard S10, but they're likely to look similar, and according to Samsung's own mobile business chief, DJ Koh, the Samsung Galaxy S10 will have some "very significant" design changes and come in some "amazing" colors. One leak from OnLeaks suggests those colors may be Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Green and Yellow, while in announcing some software Samsung may have hinted that the phone will come in silver, green, black, blue and pink shades and will have a 3.5mm headphone port. Another source meanwhile says the standard S10 and S10 Plus will come in white, black, green and blue, while the Galaxy S10 Lite will additionally come in yellow, as you can see below (along with an image of it in white). We've heard that claim more than once now, along with a suggestion that it might have a glossy finish. We've also heard that the whole S10 range will come in black, white and sea green, but that some models will be offered in additional shades. An extensive Galaxy S10 leak seems to agree with all the color rumors above, listing everything from black, white, green and blue to canary yellow, prism black, pearl white, ceramic black and ceramic white. It appears, then, you'll have a fair selection of options come launch. We've seen pictures shared by Evan Blass that show the pinhole notch in the center of the screen. You can see the three sizes of display on show for the S10 Lite, the S10, and the S10 Plus too. However, the camera position here is at odds with most leaks. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zPATE89eutGzih46pCqgHD.jpg Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: @evleaks) Meanwhile, a benchmark for a mystery Samsung phone which could be the S10 points to a 19:9 aspect ratio, which would make it taller than the 18.5:9 Galaxy S9 - benchmarks for the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Plus have also surfaced suggesting the 19:9 aspect ratio. Along with that the benchmark suggests a resolution of 1440 x 3040, which would be a slight boost, and there's every chance that to achieve those things Samsung would slim the bezels, fitting a larger, sharper screen into the same size body. One thing the Galaxy S10 might not have though, is a notch, because, as noted by T3, Samsung has taken to Twitter to criticize the notch on the Google Pixel 3 XL, so presumably it won't be going down that route for its next flagship. Having said that, the company has now revealed several new screens, some of which do have notches. And a source claims that the most basic S10 model will have a flat 'Infinity-O' display, which is one of these new screens and has a circular cut-out towards the left edge of the display, rather than a conventional notch. This would be a bit like the hole pictured in the renders above. We've heard similar from another reliable source, saying that at least one model (though in this case it sounds like a higher-end one) will have a "punch hole" style selfie camera cut-out. The image below gives another idea of how that might look. This is from a patent filed by Samsung, though it doesn't have the Galaxy S10 name attached. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49D9dp7B3BsWa8cTgEDQWA.jpg Could this be how the Galaxy S10 looks? (credit: LetsGoDigital) A pinhole camera of some kind is looking very likely, especially now that Samsung has announced the Galaxy A8S with just such a camera. Though if you're put off by the size of the camera on that phone, don't be - another leak suggests the S10's will be smaller. It's possible - if very unlikely - that Samsung will go further though and launch a phone with no bezels, notch or pinhole camera. Indeed, a leaked screen protector apparently for the Samsung Galaxy S10 shows a design with virtually no bezels, no notch and seemingly no camera cut-out. You can see that below. Since then, the same source has shared another image showing either the same screen protector or a very similar one, as you can see below. Once again, there's no obvious camera cut-out, no notch and basically no bezels. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h536rcdps8nXDFRaax9eY3.jpg This could be a screen protector for the Galaxy S10. (credit: Ice universe) We've also seen a photo, possibly showing a prototype of the Samsung Galaxy S10 (though notably the source didn't refer to it by name but did say "this may be a design beyond", and 'Beyond' is believed to be the codename of the Galaxy S10). The image, which you can see below, shows a handset with a curved screen and almost no bezel on any edge. There seems to be less bezel in fact than we've seen on any other phone, suggesting the front-facing camera may either pop up or be built into the screen. You can't see much else, but in addition to the power and volume buttons it looks like the Bixby button is making a return - if this photo really is showing the S10 and if nothing changes in the design before launch, which are two big ifs, especially as reputable leaker @OnLeaks has poured cold water on the image, claiming it's fake. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C2wM3Gx7GhebzCZUcTPQSM.jpg This could be the all-screen Samsung Galaxy S10. (credit: @UniverseIce) When it comes to the screen though it’s worth noting that there’s sure to be more than one size. In fact, this time around there might be three or even four. One of these, apparently codenamed 'Beyond 0', is said to have a 5.8-inch screen which might be flat. That would be the most basic model, but there's also said to be 'Beyond 1', which apparently has a 5.8-inch curved screen, and 'Beyond 2', with a 6.2-inch curved screen. There’s also said to be differences in the three models’ fingerprint scanners and cameras, which we’ll get to in the relevant sections below. All of that has been given more credence thanks to people familiar with the matter speaking to Bloomberg. Those sources also confirmed the company is experimenting with a prototype that loses the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, another source has slightly disagreed on the screen sizes, saying that while the basic 'Lite' model will have a 5.8-inch one, the standard S10 will be 6.1 inches and the S10 Plus will be 6.4. Those sizes have been touted again, with Ice Universe claiming the Samsung Galaxy S10 display will measure 6.11 inches (while the S10 Lite will be 5.75 inches and the S10 Plus will be 6.44 inches). We've additionally heard talk of a possible fourth Galaxy S10 model, which according to reports could have a 6.7-inch screen, along with six cameras total (with the extra rear lens being a Time of Flight one used for judging distances), and support for 5G. One report adds that this model might only land in the US and South Korea. We've heard more about this handset too, with the exact screen size for the Galaxy S10 5G variant said to be a whopping 6.66 inches. In exciting but unlikely news, there's also a Samsung patent that details a second display on top of the front-facing camera, which could be used to show basic icons and animations and make for a truly all-screen front. We wouldn't count on seeing this on the S10 though. Will Samsung Galaxy S10 be a foldable phone?One thing you shouldn't expect is a foldable phone. Not from the flagship Samsung Galaxy S10, at least. The Infinity Flex Display concept Samsung showed off on November 7, 2018 made it clear: the company's foldable phone design is very much that: a concept. Samsung could launch a foldable variant to the Galaxy S10, however, and the long-rumored Samsung Galaxy X is rumored to launch in 2019. Whether it changes its name to bring in more in line with the Galaxy S10 brand remains to be seen, but this is the closest we've ever been to a folding phone. A foldable display is clearly the next big idea for Samsung, but it's starting from scratch with thick bezels, according to the steeped-in-shadow prototype we saw at the Samsung Developers Conference. Samsung Galaxy X: everything we know about the long-rumored folding phoneSamsung Galaxy S10 biometric securityHottest leaks: An in-screen fingerprint scannerAn improved 3D face scannerOne rumor we have seen pop up numerous times is the presence of an in-screen fingerprint scanner. This would go nicely with the all-screen design that's being tipped for the phone, and would see the Galaxy S10 follow in the footsteps of the likes of the OnePlus 6T and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. The latest and best evidence of this is code found in the Samsung Pay app, which mentions both an in-display scanner and the Galaxy S10 (by a codename). It's mentioned because the presence of such a scanner would mean moving the "payment flow window" higher up the screen, so it's not blocked by the scanner. But there's plenty more evidence of an in-screen scanner too. For example, a report claims that it will use an ultrasonic Qualcomm scanner, and that Samsung has felt pressured to include it due to Vivo and Huawei both having phones with in-screen scanners. Reliable leaker Evan Blass has also spoken of an ultrasonic scanner, and multiple separate sources who spoke to The Bell have said as much too, adding that Samsung will also look to ditch the iris scanning tech in the Galaxy S10 in favor of an improved 3D face scanner - much like the one found on the iPhone X. We've heard a similar thing from South Korean media, but it suggests that we'll only see an in-display fingerprint scanner as the main way of unlocking the Samsung Galaxy S10. Either way, it's likely the iris scanner will be dropped. An earlier rumor also talks about an in-screen scanner, stating that while an in-screen scanner wouldn’t be ready in time for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it would be ready by sometime next year, making the Samsung Galaxy S10 a candidate for one. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftfgCtzzm3FFHwhAjNZR6e.jpg Samsung could be moving the scanner in-screen And we now have an idea of why it took so long to be ready - because reportedly Samsung is using an ultrasonic scanner, rather than an optical one, as while the latter could apparently have been implemented years ago it's said to not be as good. More specifically, Samsung has been rumored to use a third-generation ultrasonic scanner from Qualcomm. This generation has only recently been announced and not yet used on a phone, but it could mean Samsung's in-screen scanner is the best found on any phone. Another recent report has added that while the two top-end Samsung Galaxy S10 models will apparently get an ultrasonic scanner, the most basic model will get an optical one. The difference essentially being that the ultrasonic one can map a 3D picture of your print, making it more accurate than the 2D optical option. That's at odds with another rumor though, which claims that the most basic model (the one codenamed ‘Beyond 0’), will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner instead of an in-screen one. We've heard more than once now that the basic model won't have an in-screen scanner. The other two models (apparently codenamed ‘Beyond 1’ and ‘Beyond 2’) supposedly have in-screen scanners though. But Samsung might go even further and also put the speakers in the screen, as just such a display has been shown off by Samsung Display, according to OLED Info. And the earpiece could go in the screen too, as Samsung is said to be planning a 'sound-emitting display' for use in a phone early next year, having already shown off the tech at an industry expo. All that combined could mean a truly bezel-free look, like the one shown in some of the images above. Samsung Galaxy S10 cameraHottest leaks: A dual, triple or quad-lens rear camera12MP, 13MP and 16MP lensesA single-lens front-facing cameraAn analyst reckons Samsung is considering a triple-lens camera for the Samsung Galaxy S10, along with a 3D sensor for augmented reality content. Analyst chatter isn’t always that reliable, but it would make sense if Samsung wants to compete with the Huawei P20 Pro and the rumored triple-lens iPhone. It's also a rumor that we've now heard again, with a source claiming that while the most basic model of the Galaxy S10 might have just a single-lens camera and the middle model might have a dual-lens one, the biggest (and most expensive) version of the Samsung Galaxy S10 would have a triple-lens camera. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LQwj4sF9S8Sm6Uw5hPyiUb.jpg Three cameras could be better than two More recently we've heard more details on the possible specs of the triple-lens camera, with it apparently consisting of a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP super wide-angle lens and a 13MP telephoto lens. An even newer report echoes those camera specs, but adds that the 12MP one will be an f/1.5-f/2.4 variable aperture lens , just like the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S9, while the 16MP lens will have an f/1.9 aperture and a 123-degree field of view, and the 13MP lens will have an f/2.4 aperture. Elsewhere, leaker Evan Blass has said to expect a triple-lens camera with one wide-angle lens, one telephoto and one standard lens. Other recent claims of say that the S10 Lite and standard S10 will have a dual-lens camera (with a 16MP ultra-wide f/1.9 lens and a 12MP variable aperture standard lens). However, another source says that the standard Galaxy S10 will in fact be triple-lens and most recent images also show three lenses. Some or all of the S10 models might also have a dual-lens front-facing camera according to one report, which would give the top model five lenses overall. It's not known what the extra front lens would be used for, but it's likely to improve the face unlock feature if nothing else. That's a claim that we've heard again, with sources in South Korea saying that the top-end S10 model will have two front-facing cameras and three rear ones (a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP super wide-angle one and a 13MP telephoto one). They add that the standard S10 will have two on the front and two on the back, and the basic model will have one on the front and one on the back. They also mention a 5G handset with six cameras, which we've heard about before, but it's not clear whether this is an S10 model or something else. Having said that, some renders of the Galaxy S10 Plus show six lenses, so it might be accurate. In any case, the standard Galaxy S10 is likely to have either two or three lenses, with most sources pointing to three. The S10 and S10 Plus might also have GoPro-level anti-shake and AI-powered scene recognition on their rear cameras, according to one source, while the front cameras might have optical image stabilization and be able to shoot video in 4K. Samsung Galaxy S10 batteryHottest leaks: Standard S10 could have a 3,500mAh or 3,300mAh batteryS10 Lite could be 3,100mAh or 3,000mAh, S10 Plus could be 4,000mAh5G Galaxy S10 could have a 5,000mAh batteryOne battery rumor reveals possible sizes for the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10 Lite. In the image below you can see cases seemingly for the three phones, and along with screen sizes that have been rumored before there are numbers that look like battery sizes. In which case, if they're accurate, the Samsung Galaxy S10 has a 3,500mAh one, the Galaxy S10 Plus has a 4,000mAh one and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a 3,100mAh one. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MyuioVKyme4SMEk4tD5AzK.jpg Credit: @UniverseIce These battery sizes have now been rumored more than once, so may well be accurate. Having said that, we've also heard a conflicting rumor, and this comes from a certification listing, so it's more credible than most. It states that the standard Galaxy S10 will have a 3,300mAh battery and the Galaxy S10 Lite will have a 3,000mAh one, though agrees that the Galaxy S10 Plus will have a 4,000mAh one. We've also heard from another source that the rumored 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 could have the biggest battery of all, at 5,000mAh. The Samsung Galaxy S10 may well benefit from a boost to its wireless charging speeds, with reports linking the upcoming flagship with wireless Quick Charge 2.0. Not only that, but it might also support reverse wireless charging, that is, working as a charging pad for other devices. At least, that's what the leaked image below seems to suggest, showing the rumored Samsung Galaxy Buds in their charging case placed on the rear of an S10. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bicC3A4JrX4WiQ2q7FVdd8.jpg Image Credit: WinFuture Samsung Galaxy S10 powerHottest leaks: An Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 chipset6GB or 8GB of RAM128GB to 1TB of fast storageWe also have an idea of what might be powering the Samsung Galaxy S10, as Samsung has announced the Exynos 9820, which is likely to power the phone in most regions outside the US. This is an octa-core chipset built on an 8nm process. That makes it smaller than the 10nm Exynos 9810 found in the Galaxy S9 and with that size reduction comes a 10% reduction in power consumption. The Exynos 9820 also offers up to 20% better single core performance, up to 40% better power efficiency, and up to 15% better multi-core performance than the Exynos 9810. Gamers meanwhile should see an even bigger benefit, with the GPU offering up to 40% better performance or up to 35% more power efficiency. The Exynos 9820 also has an integrated NPU (neural processing unit), which allows AI-related tasks to happen up to seven times faster than on the 9810. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzbsf4buodyC2dauNLk5sQ.jpg It also supports video recording at up to 8K at 30fps, displays of up to 3840 x 2400 or 4096 x 2160, single lens cameras of up to 22MP, or dual-lens ones of up to 16MP. Though don't take that as meaning the S10 will necessarily have those specs. As for mobile data download speeds, those can apparently reach up to 2Gbps, despite this chip seemingly not supporting 5G. Having said that, there is rumored to be a version of the Galaxy S10 that will support 5G, so that will presumably have to use a different chipset. Since announcing the Exynos 9820, Samsung has now talked in more detail about some of its capabilities. These include support for HDR10+, which should help HDR content look better, and support for five camera sensors, which, along with an advanced image signal processor, should improve photography. Other highlights include the ability to compress 8K video files so they take up less space, improved security, the power for a desktop-like experience, lower latency, and a more widespread use of AI. We've also now seen a benchmark seemingly for the Galaxy S10 model powered by the Exynos 9820 and it has a high score, but not as high as we'd have hoped. It beats most current Android handsets, but comes in lower than the latest iPhones and lower than a benchmark for the Snapdragon 855. Another benchmark has also now emerged courtesy of AnTuTu, again showing the Exynos chip beaten by the Snapdragon 855. However, a newer Geekbench result shows the Exynos scoring slightly higher than the Snapdragon 855, so it's unclear whether there will be much difference between them or not. Speaking of which... In the US? Then you'll likely get the recently announced Snapdragon 855. This is a 7nm chipset, which is smaller and likely both more powerful and more efficient than the Snapdragon 845 found in many of 2018’s flagships. It's also smaller than the Exynos 9820. Qualcomm claims it also offers up to twice the performance of another unnamed 7nm chipset, presumably meaning either Apple's one used in the iPhone XS range or Huawei's in the Mate 20 range. The chipset also supports 5G and has a chip dedicated to processing photos and videos. This is called a 'computer vision image signal processor' and it's a world first. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gds3mRFhUKdM86pk8G5L54.jpg An early leaked benchmark for the chipset showed it beating any other smartphone chip for power, including the A12 Bionic in the iPhone XS and the Exynos 9820 benchmark mentioned above. The RAM could also be a big upgrade, as Samsung has announced that it has developed an 8GB RAM chip built on a 10nm process. This, while not confirmed for the Galaxy S10, apparently has a data rate that's 1.5 times as fast as current flagship RAM chips and can also reduce power consumption by up to 30%. One odd report has suggested the phone may sport 12GB of RAM too, that's a claim that we've now heard a second time, but it seems excessive, so we're inclined to believe the above about an 8GB RAM chip. It's also likely to be reserved for the S10 Plus model if it happens at all. It appears the larger S10 Plus may come in a top-spec variant with 12GB of RAM and 1TB, but it doesn't look like the Samsung S10 will get the same treatment. Even the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite could have top specs, with a rumor pointing to the same chipset at the rest of the range. That's backed up by a benchmark seemingly showing it with a Snapdragon 855 chip and 6GB of RAM, though the scores are disappointing. However, that could just be down to the software not yet being optimized. Onboard storage could also be faster for the S10, as Samsung is set to start using UFS 3.0 storage in early 2019. This is supposedly two times faster than current phone storage modules and takes up less space, so there's more room for other components. Plus, the minimum size it comes in is 128GB, so if the S10 uses it then all models will have to have at least 128GB of storage. A couple reports even say that there could be up to 1TB of RAM in the phone, which would be far more than any other handset. However, the most basic S10 model might have more basic specs, with one source saying it will come with either a Snapdragon 845 or 855 chipset and a choice of 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. Elsewhere, we've heard that the standard Galaxy S10 will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, while the Galaxy S10 Lite will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy S10 could also be faster on Wi-Fi than other phones, as it will reportedly support 'Wi-Fi 6' (a brand new Wi-Fi standard). Beyond the core specs, Samsung might further boost the gaming skills of its flagship, as a Samsung patent points to a 'Neuro Game Booster' feature. As for the interface, it's likely that Samsung will use its recently-announced One UI Android overlay. Indeed, exactly that has been rumored. A rumor also talks about an AI-powered "life pattern" mode, which would automate and adjust aspects of the phone based on how you use is. Samsung Galaxy S10 nameWe’ve also heard talk that Samsung might rename the range, launching the next model as the Samsung Galaxy X rather than the Galaxy S10. That might sound unlikely, but Koh Dong-jin, the head of Samsung's mobile division, has been quoted as saying that "we have been thinking about whether we need to maintain the S moniker or the numbering system" so it's possible. More recently, a leak suggests Samsung may revive the 'Edge' moniker, which may mean this handset actually launches as the Samsung Galaxy S10 Edge. It seems unlikely though, as the 'Edge' screen which the moniker denoted is now ubiquitous across Samsung's flagship range, so it doesn't make sense to add it to the end of the Galaxy S10 name. Samsung Galaxy S10: what we want to seeAs good as the Samsung Galaxy S9 is, it’s also rather too similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8, so we hope Samsung changes things up for the S10. Here’s what we want to see. 1. A new designhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WwcdqDym6asvHr82c9asiR.jpg Samsung's smartphone design is overly familiar at this point The Samsung Galaxy S9 looks almost identical to the Galaxy S8, so it’s high time we got a new design from the South Korean company. Whether that means a notch, a new material or even a foldable phone we’ll leave to Samsung, but we want to see something new. 2. Dual or triple-lens cameras on both modelsWhile the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a dual-lens camera, the standard Galaxy S9 only has a single-lens one. For the Galaxy S10 we want both models to have two lenses, or better yet, three. After all, the Huawei P20 Pro has landed with exactly that to stunning effect. Samsung’s been delivering top smartphone cameras for a while now, but this year it has some real competition from Huawei, so for the Galaxy S10 we want to see it take steps to get ahead. The good news is that a triple-lens camera has already been rumored, though it sounds like only the priciest model will get it. 3. An in-screen fingerprint scannerhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftfgCtzzm3FFHwhAjNZR6e.jpg Rear-facing scanners could soon be a thing of the past on high-end phones In-screen fingerprint scanners have been rumored for various Samsung phones and the Galaxy S10 is no exception, but now that other companies have launched commercially available handsets with them we might finally see Samsung roll one out. Having a scanner in the screen means it doesn’t need to take up space on the front or be awkwardly placed on the back, plus it looks high-tech enough to make owners of other phones jealous. This too has been rumored for the Galaxy S10, so there's a very real chance it will happen. 4. More vibrant photosWhile the overall quality of photos taken by the Samsung Galaxy S9 is very high, some lack vibrancy and a few are also more washed out than we’d have expected or liked. This is especially true when there’s background light, so we’d like the Samsung Galaxy S10 to be able to cope with this better. 5. Improved AR Emojihttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyTEnVcsMc7MxwxzQNdBS.jpg AR Emoji could really use some work AR Emoji were one of the more hyped features of the Galaxy S9 range, but they were also one of the least impressive aspects of these phones. There are a few reasons for this. Beyond their inherently gimmicky nature it can also be hard to create one that looks like you, and when recording a video of yourself using the emoji, the camera’s facial recognition isn’t powerful enough to do it justice. While AR Emoji will probably never be an essential feature, if Samsung’s going to keep using them we’d like to see them at least rival Apple’s Animoji next time around. 6. Better battery lifeBattery life is one thing that doesn’t improve with each new phone generation. In fact, sometimes it gets worse. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus you’re only really looking at a day of life. And while that might generally be okay for anyone who doesn’t mind plugging their phone in every night, it’s worth remembering that the battery will start to wear out over time, so a day of life when you buy the phone means less than a day a year or two on. As such we really want to see improvements to the battery in the Galaxy S10, whether that’s through a larger unit than the frankly small 3,000mAh one in the Galaxy S9, or just through more efficient hardware and software. 7. A totally bezel-free lookWe’ve said already that we want a new design from the Galaxy S10, but what we’d really like is a complete absence of bezels. As in no notch either, just an all-screen front. 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The 2019 Baftas - or the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, to give it its full name - is the penultimate major ceremony of this year's awards season, with only the Oscars left to follow in a fortnight. Joanna Lumley is hosting for the second year running and we'll tell you how to watch all the prize giving with the information you need to get a Baftas live stream. This year's awards are dominated by the darkly comic The Favourite, starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne. With 12 nominations - including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress - it is followed by A Star Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man and Roma; each with seven. Of the stars that will be hitting the Baftas red carpet, the likes of Emma Stone, Claire Foy and Adam Driver should all be in attendance following the nominations for their performances - although Lady Gaga has reportedly chosen to head to the Grammys, instead. While legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who worked on most of Martin Scorsese's major pictures, will be honoured with the Bafta Fellowship for her services to film. So whether you're watching to see who has won the awards themselves, or maybe your interest is more in star spotting, you can get a Baftas live stream from anywhere by following the information below. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg How to watch a Baftas live stream if you're away from your countryIf you're really keen to catch the Baftas coverage today but you're abroad, then you'll find that your normal route to watch is likely to be geo-blocked. If that's the case and the country you're in isn't showing the awards then there is another way. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to watch a Baftas live stream in the UKhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the 2019 Baftas in the USAhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to watch the Bafta film awards in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/uGGPKSd7Ct0

We're expecting a Google Pixel 4 at some point later this year, but so far we haven't heard too many rumors about it. According to code recently added to the open source foundation of Android, we've got a hint of one potential upgrade: better dual-SIM support. While the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 can technically support two SIMs through eSIM technology, it's not the more advanced version of the tech available in many other handsets, including the latest iPhones. Put simply, you can't use your standard SIM and your eSIM at the same time in current Pixel phones, and that might be changing in the Pixel 4. That should cancel out one disadvantage the Pixel current has. Google is banning more spam than ever with AIBudget Android handsets are getting improved encryptionGoogle might be planning a big wearable expansionBeing able to access two SIMs at once is becoming an increasingly popular feature, not least in developing countries. It lets you manage a work and personal number from the same device, for example. The brand new 2019 PixelsAs we've mentioned, not much is known about the Pixel 4 at this stage – October or November seems like a good guess for a launch date, sometime after the new 2019 iPhones have appeared. It's likely that the Snapdragon 855 will be on board the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL, if Google decides to put out two handsets again. That might be paired with 6GB of RAM, up from 4GB from the Pixel 3 phones. We're almost certainly going to get Android Q arriving with the Pixel 4, ready to take advantage of that dual-SIM functionality. We should hear more about Android Q at the Google I/O event held during May. Before then we might well get treated to the Pixel 3 Lite – Google is rumored to be readying a mid-range version of its 2018 flagship phone, built with slightly cheaper materials and a less powerful chipset on board. Possible Pixel 4 benchmark appears, with Snapdragon 855 and 6GB of RAMVia XDA Developers http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/41GYO7GJ8gg

England are back after beating the favourites to win the 2019 Six Nations and this time it's France that are going to feel the full force of the English rugby unit. The French lost narrowly to Wales last week so will want to make a comeback. All that pressure and power clashing are yours to view using this England vs France live stream guide. After England beat Ireland (32–20) and France narrowly lost to Wales (24–19) both sides are looking like they're on strong form. The pair will meet in England's home stadium of Twickenham, West London where the English side will look to show off what it can do on its own turf. The England squad now looks very familiar, featuring veterans like captain Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, the Vunipola brothers and Courtney Lawes. Chris Ashtin is back on the wing, with Jack Nowell dropping to the bench for this one. In last year's 2018 Six Nations France managed to claim a victory over England in Paris with a 22–16 final score. Man of the match that day Remy Grosso remains missing after a horrific facial injury in the summer, but the imposing Mathieu Bastareaud returns in the centre. This game is set to be a powerful clash and is not to be missed. What's more, it's free-to-air in the UK. So keep reading to discover how to get an England vs France live stream in the second round of the 2019 Six Nations. See how to watch a live stream of every Six Nations rugby matchhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to live stream England v France in the UK for freeHow to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your countryIf you're outside your country of residence - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't as it is location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (as long as you do so in compliance with the broadcaster's Ts&Cs) without delving into the dangers of an illegal stream. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg Live stream England v France in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg Live stream England v France in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch a England v France live stream in the UShttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg Live stream France vs England in Canada - for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/kaW5o5Kmy4k