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Big events with thousands of people in attendance put a huge stress on mobile networks, meaning you’re often unable to message your friends to meet up, upload videos to social media, or livestream your favorite band playing their final encore. That’s largely due to the concentration of people using spectrum in one location over a standard 4G (or perhaps even 2G or 3G) signal, which means the connectivity can crash out and become unusable for the majority of a crowd. But with 5G just around the corner – it’s set to launch in the US and UK in the coming months – we may see a solution to the problem soon, with the next-gen mobile network offering faster speeds as well as further spectrum, allowing more people to be online at the same time. Could 5G be the final piece of the puzzle to ensure you’re always connected even in a crowd of thousands? A lot of the big driving forces behind 5G believe so, but most of the focus has so far been on alternative (and headline-grabbing) uses of 5G, like virtual reality and super smart IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Sports firstResearch commissioned by software specialists Amdocs suggests that most people will first experience 5G connectivity at a major sporting event. That makes sense considering Vodafone plans to cover 19 cities by the end of 2019 with its 5G signal, while EE is limited to 16, so most of us won’t be able to get 5G in their hometown right away. The Amdocs report also found that 63% of network operators plan to offer augmented reality or virtual reality experiences at sporting events using 5G tech – that doesn't exactly solve the problem of crowded mobile networks that limit your social media use. Gary Miles, Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs said: “Operators have identified these events as the springboard for rollout of a whole range of new interactive and immersive services. This will give consumers their first real taste of what 5G can deliver and allow operators to showcase the capabilities of their next-generation networks." “Expect to see the first of these new services and applications rolled out in conjunction with the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and soccer tournaments in Europe, among other big events in the sports calendar. We will also see operators becoming integral to the growth of esports with 5G opening the door to future investment and revenue opportunities.” Perhaps the first sign of that is FC Barcelona’s stadium – that’s the Nou Camp – which is set to be the first stadium in the world to get a dedicated 5G network. An exact release date for the technology in the stadium is yet to be unveiled though. Rather than simply allowing you to use your phone in the big crowds, a lot of the focus from FC Barcelona has been around the new experiences 5G enables. For example, the new tech could allow for 360-degree video and real-time virtual reality experiences at the game itself. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yj35dv9DFgqmZoWqfAJm4G.jpg Image credit: EE Festival feverThe same is true of festivals, which also have a high concentration of people in one area for short amounts of time. Attendees are sure to be using their devices lots, and it’s something the world’s major festivals are looking at improving. The UK’s first 5G connected festival is set to be Glastonbury 2019 (that’s at the end of June), which is expected to have over 135,000 people attending before you take into account staff and security – most of which will also be using mobile networks. It has been set up by EE (the UK’s largest phone network) which has always been a technology partner for the festival; and unlike Barcelona FC's plans, this is much more about offering top speeds on your average device rather than enabling virtual reality experiences. In a field watching your favorite band play, it’s arguably less useful to have extra experiences like VR or AR, which is perhaps why EE wants to focus on improving mobile signal at Glastonbury. As such, EE's marketing around the event has centered on how people at the festival will use an estimated 70 terabytes of data. "Smartphones have become a festival must-have as we've seen each year with more and more data being consumed at Glastonbury Festival," said Pete Jeavons, Marketing and Communications Director at BT and EE. "As the long-standing technology partner to this iconic event, we are committed to building a network powerful enough to cope with this huge demand.” That huge demand is down to festival-goers downloading maps and timetables to navigate around Glastonbury’s 900-acre site, as well as uploading video to social media, messaging their friends or just looking up artists' stage times online throughout the entire weekend. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xYUug3TSwxvT3N5rPZbqRF.jpg Image credit: EE No 5G device neededSo will you be able to get the benefits of 5G at this year’s Glastonbury? Yes – and you won’t even need to have a 5G device. If you have one, that’s great and those on EE should be able to get far better connectivity throughout the entire festival. Those that don’t either of those things will still be able to make the most of the 5G technology as the Wi-Fi at the event will be also using the next-gen tech. As connectivity improves, some believe the way we interact with our devices at large-scale events is set to change too. We won’t know exactly how attendees will change their behavior until the technology's readily available, but the possibilities are exciting. It may mean more livestreaming while in a crowd, or it may just allow those attending these events to meet up with their friends more easily and access important information as and when they need it. While 5G Wi-Fi will be available at Glastonbury, that’s not necessarily the case for other festivals and stadiums around the world. That means you may need a 5G device to make the most of the new connectivity tech, and those are set to be very expensive for the foreseeable future. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus costs $999 (£899, AU$1499) in the US, but the 5G variant of the phone is $1,299 (about £1,000, AU$1,900), so 5G devices aren;t exactly accessible to everyone yet. We aren’t likely to see the full change to 5G at live events for a few more years, but connectivity in crowds is only set to get better in the coming months and years with access to 5G Wi-Fi and general 5G signal improving regularly. In the next five years, expect to be able to use your phone to a fuller extent at live events, and hopefully you’ll easily be able to message your friends and never get lost in the crowd again. 5G Uncovered, in association with Samsung, brings you everything you need to know about the next wave of connectivity - not just how fast it's going to be, but in just how many ways it's going to change your life. Our 5G Uncovered hub is carefully curated to show everything there is to know about the next generation of connection. Is this what mobile 5G gaming will look like?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/LzoPXMzqIUw

If you're a Spurs or Liverpool fan - or if you just love the game of football - it's time to get yourself in front of a screen. That's what in excess of 350 million around the globe will be doing today, to watch the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. The teams got to Madrid the hard way, and now it's all about winning the big one. It's time to bring home the silverware and you can watch every minute of the match and build-up with a Tottenham vs Liverpoool live stream of the Champions League final from absolutely anywhere in the world. Liverpool are back on the biggest stage for the second time in two years and are probably just about the favorites to take the UEFA Champions League trophy back to their corner of the UK. The 2018 final saw a cruel 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, following Mo Salah's early injury and that bicycle kick from Gareth Bale. But their league campaign has been so impressive this season and the remarkable comeback against Barcelona in the semi-final will make Jurgen Klopp's men believe that anything is possible. Tottenham Hotspur have of course had their own semi-final miracle to help give them a boost, with Lucas Moura scoring a 95th minute winner in Amsterdam to overcome Ajax. This could be the very apex of the Pochettino project, and talismanic captain Harry Kane is expected back for this one, too. It's almost impossible to predict the result of this year's Champions League final. But thankfully figuring out how to watch it is much easier. And the good news is that you can live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool absolutely free of charge in certain countries. Keep reading to find out how. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg Live stream the Champions League final for free in the UKHow to live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool from outside your countryFurther down this page, we have details on the Champions League final viewing options in the likes of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. While the free BT Sport Champions League live stream is only accessible within the UK - if you're abroad for this one then you'll be told that you're not allowed to watch. Annoying, but there's a very easy way to get around it. The trick is to download and install a VPN to change your IP address to one in the UK and then go to the BT Sport website or YouTube to watch. The same goes if your a resident of anywhere else and want to watch your domestic coverage from overseas. Here's how to stream the Champions League final live from anywhere in the world with the world's best VPN in three very simple steps: http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool: live stream in US (for FREE)Of course, you can also get around TNT's exclusivity by opting for an over-the-top streaming service that gives you access to a Champions League live stream without faffing with cable. Even better, all of the below options come with some kind of free trial... fuboTV $44.99 for the first monthHulu with Live TV $44.99 per monthPlaystation Vue starting at $44.99 per monthDirecTV Now $50 per monthSling TV starting from $15 per monthYouTube TV $49.99 per month- Discover our pick of all the US's best sports streaming sites http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to live stream Champions League football in Canada (for FREE)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool in the Champions League: Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch Champions League football in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to live stream the UEFA Champions League football in IndiaWho will win the Champions League 2019 final? Today's final is an all-England affair, and on the basis of the two teams showing in the Premier League, Liverpool appear to have the edge. As well as finishing 26 points ahead of Tottenham, Jurgen Klopp’s side also won 2-1 away at Wembley and beat their London rivals with the same result in the return fixture at Anfield. Tottenham have had a huge boost in the run up to the match with skipper Harry Kane confirming he his fit for selection having missed the tail end of the season with an ankle injury. The talismanic Spurs’ star striker is widely predicted to start on the bench, however. While Naby Keita has been ruled out for the Reds, Liverpool have also had some good news on the fitness front, with influential Brazilian star Roberto Firmino having recovered from a groin problem. Liverpool may have a slight advantage by having the experience of appearing in last year’s final which they lost to Real Madrid. Will that failure, plus the fear of losing again weigh heavy on a group of players that have also just agonisingly missed out on the Premier League title this year? Not according to the bookies. If you're looking to put your money where your mouth is, Betfair has installed the Reds as odds-on favorites to win. What stadium is the Champions League Final 2019 being played at?The showdown takes place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium – the 67,829 capacity home of Atlético Madrid. How many times have Spurs and Liverpool won the Champions League?The match marks the first time Tottenham Hotspur have reached the European Cup or Champions League final. Liverpool have a somewhat more storied past in the competition, however. The Reds will be playing in their ninth final overall and their second in a row. They’ve won the jug-eared trophy on five occasions – in 1977, 1978, 1981 and 1984 in its original European Cup form and once during the Champions League era in 2005. Who is the highest scorer in the 2019 Champions League?None of the players in Saturday’s game are likely to beat Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to the tournament top scorer award. The Argentine wizard leads the pack having hit the target 12 times, placing him 4 goals ahead of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Of those playing in the final, Spurs stars Lucas Moura and Harry Kane lead the way with 5, with teammate Son Heung-min on 4, the same number of goals scored by Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane - Liverpool’s joint top scorers in the tournament Who won the UEFA Champions League 2018?Liverpool lost out to Real Madrid in last year’s final at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, with the Spanish side 3-1 victors. Man-of-the match was Gareth Bale who capped off his performance with a stunning bicycle kick goal, but it was a night to forget for Liverpool keeper Loris Karius who gifted Madrid two goals following a couple of wince-inducing errors. How can I live stream the online action straight to my TV?The ability to live stream all the football to your phone or tablet is undeniably useful - you don't have to miss a single goal, even if you're out of the house. But if you want to stream the football from the internet to your TV, then picking up a streaming box might be useful. Check out our guide to the best streaming media players, where the likes of Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire are all included. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/VORAWnj7lVQ

The latest new feature to be undergoing testing at Spotify would seem to be shared queues – tracks of upcoming tunes that you can listen to and edit together with friends. Spotted by noted app expert Jane Manchum Wong, this "Social Listening" option builds on the shared playlists Spotify already has – but in this case you and a group of other users can chop and change a queue as it plays on a particular device. Obvious uses for this include house parties and road trips, where you can introduce your friends to your favorite mumbling indie rock folk, high speed free-form jazz improvs, or whatever else you happen to be into. Spotify for Android gets a sleep timerThis was the last big Spotify updateSpotify lets you listen to more offline tracksSocial Listening works through a code that shows up in the Spotify app – friends can scan this code on their own phones to get involved, or you can share it via the usual channels. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBpceDPp5yEjawQvfXZNhN.jpg Test screenshots (credit: Jane Manchum Wong @wongmjane) Spotify has yet to confirm the feature is being tested, and there's no guarantee that it'll ever see the light of day as a part of the official Spotify app. Right now it only seems to be open to Spotify employees. App developers are of course testing new features all the time, it's just that we usually don't find out about these tests. We'll have to wait and see whether Social Listening gets the thumbs up from Spotify in the end. It would certainly make sharing music in a communal environment a lot easier – assuming everyone was signed up for Spotify and not Apple Music or YouTube Music. Last month we heard that Spotify is also testing a Stories feature for artists that borrows from the popular social sharing format in Snapchat and Instagram. The app developers have also been experimenting with podcast recommendations. Spotify is testing a smart assistant speaker that fits in your carVia XDA Developers http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/SxHjwudJZRs

Have you ever tried to stream a video on the bus? You know how it is – the latest Marvel movie trailer has just been posted by your friend on Facebook, and you don’t want to wait until you get home to see what all of the fuss is about. So you hit the link and…hope for the best. If you’re lucky, the video will play without a problem over 4G, but if you’re unlucky, you could quickly see the action paused, as a circle of dots tells you that Spider-Man is currently buffering. And when it does play, you can’t really work out what's happening because the action has turned into a low-resolution mess of coloured blocks. The problem with 4G is that sometimes there just isn’t enough bandwidth. If too many people are trying to connect within the same area, your download speeds are being shared with everyone else – which is why it can sometimes be so unreliable. But luckily, the solution is just around the corner. Over the next couple of years 5G is going to arrive and transform our mobile video experiences. What is 5G? Everything you need to knowFor a start, watching video is going to become a lot more reliable, particularly in terms of download speeds. As 5G hype builds, this means you can expect to see lots of crazy claims about how you’ll be able to download full HD movies in just seconds. Though it will be significantly faster than 4G, 5G will probably never live up to those claims, simply because you will still be sharing the connection with everyone else in your local area. But don’t worry, 5G is still expected to be around 20 times faster than 4G – and the benefits go beyond speed. 5G uses parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that will mean signals are better at penetrating buildings – so you can expect a more reliable connection when indoors. If we’re lucky, we may even be able to get a reliable signal when travelling through more remote areas on train journeys. The other major boon is with regards to latency – this is the speed at which your device can exchange data with the internet. This will be most significant for gamers who need fast response times when playing online games like Fortnite, but it will also make watching video better too, as there will be less lag between hitting play on a video and it actually playing. Second-order consequencesWhat’s perhaps more interesting though, is to consider the second-order consequences from this technological shift – not just how 5G will make downloads faster, but how 5G could change our behaviour. For example, today if you’re planning to watch some Netflix or catch up with Amazon Prime Video, you have to plan ahead and download what you intend to watch on to your device ahead of time to get the best experience. With 5G, and near ubiquitous connectivity, streaming will become the default option and you’ll be able to trust that the bandwidth and connectivity will be available when you need it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LqmFwTbddHKmQVdFMpezYP.jpg Sony's Xperia 10 range features 21:9 displays to allow for widescreen viewing. Image Credit: TechRadar It also goes without saying, that 4K streaming over the air should also become routine, which will be just in time for 4K screens on phones to become commonplace. Of course, 5G isn’t just going to change us – it’s going to change where we get film and TV from too, and upset the industry in the process. It’s going to accelerate the process of unbundling and 'cord-cutting', as the idea of watching TV will be further divorced from the need to have Sky or Virgin Media in the UK, or Comcast or Verizon in the US – why would we want to pay for bundles when apps will let us download what we want specifically, over 5G? Given the bandwidth 5G enables, it is likely that, just like how many millennials have never had a landline phone, future generations may not even bother getting a home broadband connection. Portrait mode5G could also have a really big impact on the types of content we consume. For example, with ubiquitous connectivity, will we be producing more video content ourselves than ever? Will Hollywood films find themselves challenged by our friends' live streams, or the hoards of ‘influencers’ creating YouTube videos? The lines between games and film could also continue to blur. Following the success of Bandersnatch, the interactive episode of Netflix’s Black Mirror, there was a lot of excitement around the possibilities from branching narratives. But as Cnet argued last year, this could only be the start. In the 5G world, we won’t be watching video on dumb screens – our phones have other sensors built into them, like a camera and gyroscope. What if films could watch us watching them, and adapt the experience based on how we react? 5G’s increased bandwidth and connectivity could make this viable for big-budget film. And perhaps strangest of all, the actual shape of the pictures we watch could change too. If we’re consuming more video content on our phones, then it stands to reason that more content will be produced with phones – and not just TVs – in mind. This could lead to more professional quality film designed for portrait mode. In fact, there are already some exciting examples of this, and one of the most striking is Eva Stories. This is a film that is premised on the question of what would it be like if a girl had Instagram during the Holocaust? This might sound like a silly idea, but the project takes its subject seriously, and presents an entire narrative experience, educating viewers about the horrors of World War II, telling the story entirely through Instagram Stories that rely heavily on video. We think of a lot of social media video today as being trivial or disposable – but it stands to reason that as we consume more content using 5G, filmmakers will start to take phone viewing more seriously. 5G Uncovered, in association with Samsung, brings you everything you need to know about the next wave of connectivity - not just how fast it's going to be, but in just how many ways it's going to change your life. Our 5G Uncovered hub is carefully curated to show everything there is to know about the next generation of connection. 5G's impact on the future of workhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/bWJ4uiPo-o0

Since its release, the iPhone XR has been our go-to, favourite iPhone. That's thanks to its combination of jaw-dropping specs and relative affordability. But like most other Apple products, the price will still put many potential buyers off. Despite being on the market for well over half a year, iPhone XR deals have remained slightly higher than most consumers' budgets...until recently. A deal from Mobiles.co.uk dangled the iPhone XR in front of us with monthly prices of £37, way below the average. Then recently, the upfront price was slashed all the way down to just £50 (or £40 if you apply our code 10OFF) making this one of those standout mobile phone deals you can't let slip by. And you don't even have to scrimp on data or calls. We've listed this tantalising offer down below so you can see it in full. But we can tell you now, no iPhone deals comes near this. It's a price so good, even some Android phone fans might turn their heads. This bargain slashed-price iPhone XR dealiPhone XR deals: Save with refurbIf 'refurbished' isn't a dirty word to you, you could save a tonne of money going down that route. With an iPhone XR coming in at £31 a month and £65 upfront (with our code 10OFF) this is the cheapest iPhone XR out there. It comes from Mobiles.co.uk which means that although it is classified as refurbished, it is still practically brand new and most likely simply returned within someones trial period. Check out our best mobile phone deals to see all of your options across every major device.Compare these tariffs to other iPhone XR deals:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/IoEzwmTmIJA

We all know by now that 5G is going to be a big deal. The next generation mobile network will provide ubiquitous gigabit connection speeds, extremely low latency and unrestricted capacity. In fact, it’s rather difficult to imagine a modern industry that won’t be positively affected by 5G’s arrival. When it comes to augmented reality, however, 5G looks set to be more transformational than most. Indeed, 5G could prove instrumental to augmented reality finally hitting the mainstream. Let’s first clarify what we mean when we talk about ‘augmented reality’. AR, as it’s commonly known as, is the art and science of overlaying virtual information onto a live view of the real world. While virtual reality (VR) creates a completely enclosed, self-contained 3D virtual world that a person can fully immerse themselves in, AR seeks to enhance or indeed augment our perception of the physical environment around us. Augmented reality is already firmly embedded in our culture, from the heads-up displays (HUDs) in a fighter pilot’s cockpit to the live selfie effects of Snapchat and Facebook. But 5G’s arrival heralds a whole new wave of deeply integrated, highly social AR experiences. Statista estimates that the value of the AR market will rise from $5.91 billion in 2018 to $198.17 billion in 2025 – it’s no coincidence that this rise will coincide with the rollout of 5G networks. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7nerSX4DM8ZpwT7bbaF9TM.jpg Facebook utilizes AR in its Messenger app (Image credit: Facebook) Augmenting realityAs we’ve hinted at already, augmented reality isn’t a new or cutting edge technology. We already have the means to create convincing AR experiences, but it’s an extremely hardware-intensive process. Embedding virtual components in a real world view requires powerful processors, sharp cameras, a range of advanced sensors, and some serious software smarts. In short, the best AR apps crunch a lot of numbers. What’s more, that data needs to be rendered in real time in order to produce a convincingly smooth and responsive AR experience. Immersion is everything with AR, to the point where any performance shortfall can be ruinous to the experience. The huge amount of data being processed in real time means that modern mobile AR applications are very localized, essentially ‘offline’ affairs. Not only does this necessitate powerful mobile devices, it limits the scope of the AR experiences too. Our current 4G networks simply don’t have the capacity to bear the weight of more connected or shared AR experiences, nor do they have the required low latency – that is, the time between an input and data being sent in response – for real time responsiveness. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCKZ4fR8cy5huoUtkus8zJ.jpg The Google Glass connected AR headset (Image credit: Google) What 5G brings to the AR tableIt’s here that 5G will be able to take AR to the next level. The next generation mobile network will massively increase capacity and lower latency. ABI Research predicts that 5G will provide a “10X increase in throughput, 10X decrease in latency, and 100X increase in traffic capacity” over 4G, which will mean that “5G will not only improve, but will also be a requirement for some of the most exciting AR and VR applications”. In such an environment, existing AR applications would be able to offload much of the intensive processing to the cloud, opening AR applications out to new, smaller, more energy efficient and cheaper form factors. While the Google Glass project appeared to be halted several years ago (it wasn’t, but we’ll come to that), the prospect of a truly wearable, permanently accessible AR device hasn’t gone away. It was just hibernating until the technology could be refined, part of which involves a sufficiently capable mobile network. The nature of AR applications will also grow more sophisticated, with truly shared and social real time augmented reality experiences. The transmitting of AR-enhanced live events could be one example. This synergy between AR and 5G will also expand the potential for remote control drone and robot operation through enhanced HUDs (Heads Up Displays) and improved haptic feedback. Indeed, this lofty concept of the so-called ‘Tactile Internet’ is expected to kickstart the fourth industrial revolution. That might sound lofty, but cutting edge researchers such as South Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute predict just such an eventuality. In January 2019, it was announced that ETRI had developed a 5G-based technology that would enable AR applications to send and receive packets of data at speeds that match human perception. “We will see robots, cars and all other machines connected to the Internet all around us,” said ETRI team leader HwanSeok Chung. “[The] Tactile Internet will enable humans and machines to interact with each other even from far away.” http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pjGP9oVtcw7Cc8TGykiffZ.jpg Google's ARCore (Image credit: Google) AR and youTalk of the Tactile Internet is all well and good, but you might ask how 5G-enhanced augmented reality is set to benefit the average user over the coming years. The first thing to note is that the framework is there for massive advances in everyday AR applications. Both Google and Apple, gatekeepers to the two biggest smartphone platforms in the world, are investing heavily in AR. Apple announced its ARKit framework in June 2017, while Google announced its own ARCore in August 2017. AR computation has been a core component of two generations of iOS and Android devices now, and there are countless AR-enhanced applications on their respective platforms. But the two companies have huge plans beyond the current status quo. It’s widely expected that Apple will have some big things to say about AR at its next WWDC event from June 3, including potential macOS and iOS support for AR headsets. It’s long been rumored that Apple is working on its own set of AR glasses, which could prove a huge boost to AR’s mainstream acceptance. You only need to see the company’s dramatic effect on the adoption of smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches for evidence of that. For its part, Google has been steadily ticking over in the background with its pioneering Google Glass project after an initial failed public run. The latest update comes in the form of the business-focused Glass Enterprise Edition 2, which now runs on Android and is powered by Qualcomm’s AR-focused XR1 chipset. On the software front, the company announced at Google I/O that it was adding 3D augmented reality models to its search results later this year. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzfGsZErkdSoz6TXzWcom5.jpg Minecraft Earth (Image credit: Microsoft) Separately to this, Facebook is known to be investing heavily in augmented reality. Having played a major part in the related resurgence of VR through its Oculus Rift platform, the company is known to be working on its own advanced AR glasses. Facebook has also been steadily bringing AR features to its vast network of social platform ever since 2017, from Messenger to Instagram to Facebook ads. Through AR Studio, it’s also allowing third parties to get in on the act. Microsoft has its own longstanding AR hardware project in the form of HoloLens, which has yielded some of the most impressive (though alas not commercially available) AR applications of the current era – including an augmented reality version of Minecraft. Talking of Minecraft and AR, Microsoft recently announced the Minecraft Earth mobile game, which could well prove to be the true breakout moment for AR gaming. Make no mistake, AR is set to enter a whole new phase of mainstream acceptance in industry, on our phones, and through a whole new class of personal devices – and 5G is going to be at the very heart of the revolution. 5G Uncovered, in association with Samsung, brings you everything you need to know about the next wave of connectivity - not just how fast it's going to be, but in just how many ways it's going to change your life. Our 5G Uncovered hub is carefully curated to show everything there is to know about the next generation of connection. What is augmented reality?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/NI1qNceM0ZE

I was hired by TechRadar a little more than a week ago, and one of the first things I had to do was fly out to Taiwan to cover Computex – a big ask, but one I felt I was 100% ready to tackle head on. Computing has been a hobby of mine for pretty much my whole life, so the chance to see the future of computing in person sounded great. And, for the most part it was even better than I imagined. If you're a PC hardware enthusiast, Computex should absolutely be on your bucket list. The amount of bizarre hardware, unique PC builds and "woah" moments is mind-blowing. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Taipei is a beautiful city. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rbUn55tEhyqnPW9ZtiTNJ9.jpg Jet lag is real, y'allThis was the first time I had ever left the country, and I've heard all kinds of horror stories about how jet lag would hit me like a brick. So, when we landed in Taipei and I didn't immediately pass out when I got off the plane, I felt invincible. But, then a couple hours passed by and it hit me like a brick. I went from eagerly anticipating AMD's new processors to having an insatiable need to get to my hotel room to sleep. When I was finally able to check into that hotel room I fell asleep within minutes. A few hours later, the folks from Tom's Hardware woke me up, and we went to one of the night markets. I felt dead when I first got there, but after eating a ton of food of questionable nutritional value, I fell in love with everything I was seeing. Then, the next morning, Computex kicked off in earnest. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AAuVdbmAPhPUCgYdnqgJXM.jpg Meetings on meetings on meetingsI started Computex off by visiting MSI, and while it had some awesome gaming laptops like the GT76 Titan and GE65 Raider, the best part was the giant Lego version of its mascot, Lucky the dragon. This thing was absolutely massive, taking up an entire corner of the lobby. We were told that MSI employees not only built it by hand at Computex, but disassembled it, transported it back to the office, and reassembled it in the lobby. It was impressive stuff, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I want one. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QhYFCPUKhvwjegCsBzdSCW.jpg Then, I went to an Asus event, where it showed off the beautiful Asus ZenBook Pro Duo and the bizarre ROG Strix XG17. But, by the time that event ended, I was ready to pass out – the jet lag was still hitting me hard. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VjjHoga9woqhxQLiYwofaa.jpg That AMD press conferenceOne thing you have to realize is that the rumors leading up to Computex 2019 were basically all pointing to a huge AMD showing, and it provided. AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation processors are here, bringing up to 12-cores and 24-threads to a mainstream audience for the first time. Sure, they're not the 16-core processors that the AdoredTV leaks were suggesting, but still impressive, given that Intel's Computex desktop CPU offering is basically an overclocked Core i9-9900K. I was a little bit disappointed that AMD Navi's reveal was light – we'll be waiting until E3 for more details – but at least we know its coming soon. Nvidia and Intel had keynotes that followed, and while it's good to know that 10nm processors are actually real, it's not hard to see that AMD kind of won Computex. Well, AMD and that new SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4wWvp45VfRypotkpkUUJYa.jpg The show floor(s)After all the big press conferences were out of the way, the show floor opened up, and the weird and wonderful world of PC hardware was there for me to experience. Whether it was a treasure chest-shaped gaming PC dubbed "The Time Traveler" or RGB SSDs, there were so many amazing things at Computex. Although, I have to admit that at first I had no idea how to navigate the show floor. Computex 2019 took place in four different buildings, and it wasn't immediately clear which ones were worth visiting. Press registration was in one building, press conferences were in another and there were two separate buildings, each with two show floors. It was confusing, but oddly, most of the really cool stuff was in the Nangang Exhibition Center, so after some adjustment it was easy to just browse and look at all the pretty RGB lights. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utfnMi3dfLBKrdXAUgUBs9.jpg One of the things that really stuck out to me was the weird gaming chairs that Cooler Master and XPG were showing off. Cooler Master is selling its "Gaming Hub Chair" for around $5,000 (about £3,950, AU$7,270), while XPG's offering was just for show. If I'm being honest, I'm not entirely sure who these chairs are marketed toward, but it's cool to see that the Acer Predator Thronos made an impact – even if it's still not available for purchase. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/52d4R4Yyqmrjd6UQo3sJGX.jpg Then, there was that Asus Prime Utopia. I've seen hundreds of motherboards in my life, but none of them were as bizarre as this one. It's a touchscreen equipped motherboard! I tweak my PC as much as the next person, but I never feel the need to like reach in there when it's running to poke around at settings. But, it's Asus' 30th anniversary, so some futuristic prototypes are to be expected. There are honestly so many awesome things about Computex that it's impossible to cover all of it. And, now that I'm sitting at the airport waiting to head back to New York, I can't wait to come back to Taipei for Computex next year. Check out all of TechRadar's Computex 2019 coverage. We're live in Taipei to bring you all the breaking computing news and launches, plus hands-on reviews of everything from fresh laptops and desktops to powerful new components and wild overclocking demonstrations. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TGfXzH7i-o4

If you're a Spurs or Liverpool fan, you won't need us to get you pumped up for today. And if you're a neutral football fan, you can sit comfortably in the knowledge that you'll be one of 350 million people watching the 2019 UEFA Champions League final around the globe. The teams got here the hard way, and now it's all about winning the big one. The time has almost arrived and you can watch every minute of the match and build-up with a Tottenham vs Liverpoool live stream of the Champions League final from absolutely anywhere in the world. Liverpool are back on the biggest stage for the second time in two years and are probably just about the favorites to take the UEFA Champions League trophy back to their corner of the UK. The 2018 final saw a cruel 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, following Mo Salah's early injury and that bicycle kick from Gareth Bale. But their league campaign has been so impressive this season and the remarkable comeback against Barcelona in the semi-final will make Jurgen Klopp's men believe that anything is possible. Tottenham Hotspur have of course had their own semi-final miracle to help give them a boost, with Lucas Moura scoring a 95th minute winner in Amsterdam to overcome Ajax. This could be the very apex of the Pochettino project, and talismanic captain Harry Kane is expected back for this one, too. It's almost impossible to predict the result of this year's Champions League final. But thankfully figuring out how to watch it is much easier. And the good news is that you can live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool absolutely free of charge in certain countries. Keep reading to find out how. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg Live stream the Champions League final for free in the UKHow to live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool from outside your countryFurther down this page, we have details on the Champions League final viewing options in the likes of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. While the free BT Sport Champions League live stream is only accessible within the UK - if you're abroad for this one then you'll be told that you're not allowed to watch. Annoying, but there's a very easy way to get around it. The trick is to download and install a VPN to change your IP address to one in the UK and then go to the BT Sport website or YouTube to watch. The same goes if your a resident of anywhere else and want to watch your domestic coverage from overseas. Here's how to stream the Champions League final live from anywhere in the world with the world's best VPN in three very simple steps: http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool: live stream in US (for FREE)Of course, you can also get around TNT's exclusivity by opting for an over-the-top streaming service that gives you access to a Champions League live stream without faffing with cable. Even better, all of the below options come with some kind of free trial... fuboTV $44.99 for the first monthHulu with Live TV $44.99 per monthPlaystation Vue starting at $44.99 per monthDirecTV Now $50 per monthSling TV starting from $15 per monthYouTube TV $49.99 per month- Discover our pick of all the US's best sports streaming sites http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to live stream Champions League football in Canada (for FREE)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool in the Champions League: Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch Champions League football in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to live stream the UEFA Champions League football in IndiaWho will win the Champions League 2019 final? Today's final is an all-England affair, and on the basis of the two teams showing in the Premier League, Liverpool appear to have the edge. As well as finishing 26 points ahead of Tottenham, Jurgen Klopp’s side also won 2-1 away at Wembley and beat their London rivals with the same result in the return fixture at Anfield. Tottenham have had a huge boost in the run up to the match with skipper Harry Kane confirming he his fit for selection having missed the tail end of the season with an ankle injury. The talismanic Spurs’ star striker is widely predicted to start on the bench, however. While Naby Keita has been ruled out for the Reds, Liverpool have also had some good news on the fitness front, with influential Brazilian star Roberto Firmino having recovered from a groin problem. Liverpool may have a slight advantage by having the experience of appearing in last year’s final which they lost to Real Madrid. Will that failure, plus the fear of losing again weigh heavy on a group of players that have also just agonisingly missed out on the Premier League title this year? Not according to the bookies. If you're looking to put your money where your mouth is, Betfair has installed the Reds as odds-on favorites to win. What stadium is the Champions League Final 2019 being played at?The showdown takes place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium – the 67,829 capacity home of Atlético Madrid. How many times have Spurs and Liverpool won the Champions League?The match marks the first time Tottenham Hotspur have reached the European Cup or Champions League final. Liverpool have a somewhat more storied past in the competition, however. The Reds will be playing in their ninth final overall and their second in a row. They’ve won the jug-eared trophy on five occasions – in 1977, 1978, 1981 and 1984 in its original European Cup form and once during the Champions League era in 2005. Who is the highest scorer in the 2019 Champions League?None of the players in Saturday’s game are likely to beat Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to the tournament top scorer award. The Argentine wizard leads the pack having hit the target 12 times, placing him 4 goals ahead of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Of those playing in the final, Spurs stars Lucas Moura and Harry Kane lead the way with 5, with teammate Son Heung-min on 4, the same number of goals scored by Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane - Liverpool’s joint top scorers in the tournament Who won the UEFA Champions League 2018?Liverpool lost out to Real Madrid in last year’s final at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, with the Spanish side 3-1 victors. Man-of-the match was Gareth Bale who capped off his performance with a stunning bicycle kick goal, but it was a night to forget for Liverpool keeper Loris Karius who gifted Madrid two goals following a couple of wince-inducing errors. How can I live stream the online action straight to my TV?The ability to live stream all the football to your phone or tablet is undeniably useful - you don't have to miss a single goal, even if you're out of the house. But if you want to stream the football from the internet to your TV, then picking up a streaming box might be useful. Check out our guide to the best streaming media players, where the likes of Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire are all included. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JM4Iqgy290k

New Zealand, beaten finalists in 2015, kick off their Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign today in Cardiff against the unfancied, yet unpredictable Sri Lanka. The game signals the start of a weekend of exciting matches, with cricket World Cup fever now in full flow. No matter where you are in the world you can watch the match by using our guide below to getting a New Zealand vs Sri Lanka live stream. Currently 4th in the ICC Men's ODI team rankings, New Zealand have maintained much of the core of the team that impressed so much at the last World Cup, with Kane Williamson stepping in to replace Brendon McCullum in the captain role as the one major exception. In contrast, Sri Lanka are far from a picture of stability, with skipper Dimuth Karunaratne - their fourth captain in eight months - not having played a competitive ODI in two years. The Lions' recent form appears to mirror the upset and upheaval behind the scenes, with Sri Lanka having lost 24 of their last 28 completed ODIs - with recent resounding losses to South Africa and Australia in the run up to the tournament. New Zealand on the other hand notched up an impressive six wicket win over India but lost by 91 runs to an improving West Indies in their World Cup warm-ups. Despite their blip against the Windies, many will be tipping the Black Caps to mirror their performance at the last World Cup and Saturday’s game offers an early chance for bowling duo Tim Southee and Trent Boult to shine and show the potential of their new-ball partnership. The Kiwis may be favourites, but it would be wrong to disregard Sri Lanka’s enviable World Cup record. Players like Angelo Mathews - who will be keen to make a statement to selectors after being controversially ousted as captain - and the dependably dynamite fast bowler Lasith Malinga should ensure the match is not an easy opener for their more fancied opponents. An intriguing game lies in store, and one you’ll be able to watch with ease from anywhere in the world if you follow our a New Zealand vs Sri Lanka live stream guide below. Discover how to live stream every single Cricket World Cup gamehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Watch a Cricket World Cup 2019 live stream from outside your countryIf you're in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, US or India and looking to find out how to watch the match, we've got all the details about the broadcaster in your region below. If you're away from home country and looking to tune in you'll likely to find you won't be able to thanks to geo-blocking. Thankfully there's a way to alleviate that frustration. By using a VPN you'll be able to watch the game safely without having to take a chance on an illegal feed from a website that's likely infested with malware. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch the game in New Zealand live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: live stream in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to stream New Zealand vs Sri Lanka live in the UK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to stream 2019 Cricket World Cup online in Indiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: US live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/_9gUWyRWimk

Employees worldwide have begun to go rogue by using unauthorized software and applications on their work devices despite being aware of the potential business risks involved according to new research from Snow Software. The company's new study surveyed 3,00 professionals in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific to reveal stark contrasts between the mindset of today's workers and the priorities of IT leaders. This rift was most notable in younger employees and Snow's survey revealed that millennials are almost as twice as likely to go behind IT's back when compared to older workers. In fact, 81 percent of those surveyed admitted to accessing something on their work device without permission compared to just 51 percent of baby boomers who have done the same. Employees don't want work software on their personal devicesMDM mayhem? New privacy fears raised over BYOD managementThe dangers of password sharing at workPresident and CEO at Snow Software, Vishal Rao provided further insight on the survey's findings, saying: “There is a tectonic shift happening in the enterprise, driven by a rapid move to the cloud and nearly unlimited access to technology. Part of what we see in this data is a philosophical evolution in what the future of work looks like. The CIO and their teams are now strategic business partners with the power to fundamentally change their organizations. That new role requires empowering a new generation of employees and enabling the business to be as effective as possible while also balancing financial, regulatory and compliance risks.” Going against the IT departmentSnow's research also revealed that many workers are breaking the rules in an effort to get their jobs done with 41 percent of global employees reporting that they use professional software or applications on their work device without IT's permission. However, almost half (46%) of participants access personal documents without permission and even more use their devices to access popular personal content such as apps, music, videos and photos. When questioned about the impact of needing permission from the IT department just to do their job, 40 percent of workers reported feeling watched, 32 percent said it slowed them down and impacted deadlines, 27 percent said it was frustrating and 26 percent felt it negatively impacted productivity. As more millennials enter the work force, expect this issue to increase but businesses can take action proactively by implementing acceptable BYOD policies and educating their employees on why certain software and applications are not permitted in the workplace. Think your employees are going beyond IT's back? Check out the best employee monitoring softwarehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/m3iB1xphFqM

While Usenet groups are no longer so commonly used as in the early days of the internet, they still retain a significant following of users, especially since the advent of NZB readers to make for easy access to specific discussions or topics. However, while free Usenet groups still exist, these have been very much eclipsed by paid-for Usenet groups which aside from having a more reliable service can also provide a safer service with better anti-virus and spam filtering. Therefore it's likely that the modern Usenet user will be using a subscription service to access their favorite groups and content. This doesn't mean to say you can't access Usenet groups for free - you can always get free Usenet trials and just use them one after the other to download Terabytes worth of data for more than four months. We’ve picked out the safer options in this article: well-known brands that have been reviewed either by ourselves or our peers. We also picked out the best Usenet providersWant your company or services to be added to this buyer’s guide? Please email your request to desire.athow@futurenet.com with the URL of the buying guide in the subject line.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/i1Bt4tO_Mik

Update: WWDC 2019, Apple's yearly celebration of its hardware and software, is drawing near, and with it comes a chance of hearing about Apple's new affordable iPhone. That's not to say we definitely will hear about the device - far from it, and we're not holding our breath. We were hoping to see the iPhone SE 2 at last year's WWDC, but not only was it not present, Apple also didn't show its iPad Pro range, so we could see Apple start to pull mobile hardware from the show. Saying that, it's still possible that Apple would launch its affordable iPhone now if it wants to avoid taking the limelight from the new iPhone 11 later in the year, so never say never. The iPhone SE 2 is one of the tech world's great 'will it, won't it' sagas. Rumored to be on, then off, then on and then off again, there's now plenty to suggest that the iPhone SE line is dead altogether now. We're not certain, but during the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR reveal, Apple pulled all mention of the iPhone SE from its website, suggesting that (with the XR now populating its 'affordable' slot), we'll never see a new SE in Apple stores ever again. Instead, what we'll probably get is an iPhone XR 2 - a phone with a budget (by Apple standards) price, but a much bigger screen than the iPhone SE. In other words, we might just have to accept that the days of premium compact phones are over. Read: iPhone SE and iPhone 6S are dead, and that's not good for iPhone SE 2We'll still continue to monitor iPhone SE 2 leaks, as we have for years, just in case the rumor mill continues to churn out small nuggets of hope. For the time being however, take all the tidbits of info below now with a huge pinch of salt. New iPhones: iPhone XR | iPhone XS | iPhone XS MaxiPhone SE 2 release dateWe didn't get the new iPhone SE 2 at WWDC 2018, despite rumors suggesting it may turn up there, and nothing at the 2018 iPhone event, either. However, 11 variants of an Apple device did cross the Eurasian Economic Commission database. Apple's Eurasian filings have outed important products before, including the AirPods, and it usually foreshadows new gadgets one to two months ahead of time. Another rumor added that the iPhone SE 2 was likely to enter mass production in the first quarter of 2018, which was in the right time frame for a September arrival. But here we are in 2019 and the phone hasn't launched. We've also not heard anything since on production, so there's no clear indication if the iPhone SE 2 production process ever got off the floor. Meanwhile, prominent industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo didn't believe Apple had the capacity to make an iPhone SE 2 in 2018. At the time Kuo said, "with three new models in the pipeline for the second half of 2018, we believe Apple may have used up its development resources." It doesn't sound like he's ruling out an iPhone SE 2 in future, but for now there's no immediate sign of one. We will however likely get an iPhone XR 2, which will probably land in September 2019, roughly a year after the first model. iPhone SE 2 priceIn terms of pricing, if we do see an iPhone SE 2 launch, it will likely remain Apple's most affordable iPhone. The only iPhone SE 2 price rumor so far points to roughly $450 (which will likely translate to £450, AU$700 given how Apple prices its products worldwide), which seems believable. The original iPhone SE launched at $399 (£379, AU$679) for the 16GB variant. We'd expect the iPhone SE 2 to cost at least as much, and a price rise is likely, but it should still be cheap relative to the rest of Apple's range, undercutting even the $749 / £749 / AU$1229 iPhone XR. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c2c57d5d57ac8bd221fd9f0e750cccc8.jpg The iPhone SE 2 could boast a brand new look iPhone SE 2 or iPhone XR 2?We'll get to iPhone SE 2 rumors below, but first, it's worth taking a closer look at the phone we're more likely to see - the iPhone XR 2. We wouldn't imagine Apple will run two budget phone ranges at once, so now that the iPhone XR is here we reckon an iPhone XR 2 is far more likely than an iPhone SE 2. And while these both slot in at the lower end of Apple's range, they're quite different. The iPhone SE has a 4-inch screen and an older fashioned form factor, complete with a home button and large bezels. The iPhone XR on the other hand has a big 6.1-inch screen, slim bezels, a notch, no home button and a generally curvier, more modern design. It's also more colorful. Of those things the main feature that fans of the iPhone SE are unlikely to be happy about is the big screen. There isn't much in the way of iPhone XR 2 rumors yet, but we wouldn't expect the screen to get much if any smaller, so it's not going to please fans of compact phones. iPhone SE 2 designIn terms of how the new iPhone is going to look, well - we've got two theories rolling around, and both are possible. The most popular theory is that the new smaller iPhone will have an iPhone X-like screen, complete with notch at the top: http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6M5B78EtgQZyPbSwMi3WdG.jpg If the iPhone SE 2 does exist, this is how it may look ...but that was before Apple's 2018 phones were announced, and with the iPhone XR taking that style for its own, it appears that the rumor mill has crossed its wires and been sharing information on the now-real handset, as opposed to the still-theoretical SE 2. The rear of the phone was said to pack the same dual cameras as the iPhone X, with a video of a purportedly leaked of the new iPhone SE 2. We'll leave it here for your pleasure, but the above notes mean its validity is now truly called into question: BGR was also sent some sketches of the phone in this configuration from a 'reliable source', so it's got some grains of truth in there, with the notch at the top, no home button and no headphone port (the latter a regular rumor). A new screen protector has also been shown off by regular leaker Sonny Dickson, which also shows off a notch at the top for a smaller phone. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/axZq36AvA6nymoHthX3zjG.jpg A screen protector apparently for the iPhone SE 2 (left) and iPhone X (right). (credit: Sonny Dickson) There's something sketchy here though. In this form, the iPhone SE 2 is more of an 'iPhone X Mini'. Dual cameras and the new screen would mean it would cost a lot more, which is against the point of the iPhone SE range, for people that want a smaller, cheaper iPhone. It all adds up to the rumors being sourced at the iPhone XR development center. That said, we wouldn't completely rule out Apple following its current design style for an iPhone SE 2, especially as this would allow it to fit a larger screen in a smaller body, due to lack of bezels. We also have the image below, which shows a design a lot like the original iPhone SE and with the headphone port intact. Could this be closer to any perhaps-planned iPhone SE 2 design? http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rd2yuQvJztNrq8vWNHVmme.jpg This looks a lot like the original iPhone SE. (credit: Weibo) It's a design that another leak seems to echo, adding that the iPhone SE 2 will have a glass back and support wireless charging, so with two distinct designs doing the rounds we're not sure what's accurate at this point. That's if any are. Again though, the chances of us seeing an iPhone SE 2 at all at this point are looking rather low. More iPhone SE 2 rumors, news and leaksIn other news, we've heard that the iPhone SE 2 could have a quad-core A10 chipset, 2GB of RAM, a 12MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing one, a 4-inch screen and that it could come in 32GB and 128GB sizes. That would be an upgrade in some areas from the iPhone SE, but not much of one, putting it roughly in line with the iPhone 7, albeit with a smaller screen. What's most confusing about the new phone is this: how would you get into it? Face ID has been rumored to not be available, in order to save money... so if the all-screen version is to be believed, how would you open the phone? With that in mind, the more traditional, static design with the fingerprint scanner seems to have more weight... so let's see what appears. iPhone SE 2: what we want to see We’ve come up with a wish list, filled with features that we want to see in the new iPhone SE 2. Some of them are pleas to Apple to not remove key specs, while others dare the company to try something new. A headphone jackhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fea7f3116abbac2591cbfc2f8d4147e4.jpg First things first: the iPhone SE has a headphone jack and we'd very much like it if Apple kept things in place for the iPhone SE 2. If Apple doesn't mess with the design of the next iteration, there's little reason to see it removed. However, rumors point to a new look, so fingers are crossed that the 3.5mm headphone jack doesn't get left on the cutting room floor. A better batteryFrom a value perspective, the iPhone SE is high on the charts if you're looking for a phone that will last you through the day. As we discovered in our in-depth battery test, the SE swept the floor of the other popular iPhone models of the time, like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6. Its prowess at saving power makes sense. The screen is smaller and its boxy design doesn’t force Apple to slim down on the battery in the way that it might for a slimmer, sleeker chassis used with its core iPhone products. While we're short on complaints about the SE's battery performance, it can only get better, right? We'd like to see Apple pushing some boundaries with its next phone with numbers that take it even higher. Improved performancehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8f8682901df6b0a79d2f889f752d9b51.jpg One of the more impressive things about the SE is that it fits in a similar set of specs found in the iPhone 6S. A punchy palm-sized smartphone that could handle everything that its fancier iPhone brethren could for a more digestible price. That's 2016 power though, and in 2019 we're hoping Apple gives the iPhone SE 2 the latest chipset and a bump in RAM. A refreshed designThere's no arguing that reviving the iPhone 5 design for use with the iPhone SE was a good idea. After all, it's a winning design, first debuted on the iPhone 4, that set Apple far ahead of its competition in terms of build quality. However, there comes a time when even the best design ideas need to be left to the side. And when looking toward the release of the iPhone SE 2, that time is now. We'd love to see something drastically different, all while sticking to the ergonomic four-inch size that SE fans are accustomed to. Of course, if the design changes at all it will probably now take the form of a shrunk-down iPhone XR, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. A chanceThat's right, we want Apple to give the iPhone SE 2 a chance. There's still a market out there for people who want an iPhone that sits comfortably in the palm, can be used one-handed without inducing a drop risk, and doesn't take up every square inch of a pocket. 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Given the cost of Apple products these days, it's no surprise that brick-and-mortar Apple Stores are still grappling with the issue of theft. When someone wanders out with an iPhone in the pocket of their hoodie, and isn't caught on camera, what is a poor multinational technology corporation meant to do? The answer may be in a new wireless security system: one that can disable phone, tablets or laptops that have been smuggled out of the store. Check out the best iPhone of 2019Or the best iPads you can buy todayWhat to expect from the WWDC 2019 Apple developer's conferenceAs reported by Patently Apple, the US Patent and Trademark Office has now published a patent filed by Apple on January 31, outlining the anti-shoplifting technology. It uses a host of security measures to leave Apple devices useless if they've been taken out of the store before paying. iPhone thieves will find that the handset won't unlock, and will see a warning message on the screen asking whoever's handling the phone to return it. There's an image in the patent that says "This phone was removed from the store. Please give us a call so we can help you bring it back," though we expect this is placeholder copy and could vary. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hZ2PKqExexZxzrHRYTeHTN.jpg Image Credit: Patently Apple Thieves won't be able to use the unlock button to get into the phone, and the handset will send signals and location data back to the Apple mothership whenever passing through areas with open Wi-Fi. After a certain amount of time outside the store – whether that's hours, days or weeks is unclear – the device will be permanently disabled. A brand new iPhone is pretty costly: the cheapest iPhone XS Max model will cost $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,799, so it's no surprise that Apple is investing more in the security of its devices. While the steady increase in iPhone prices has been frustrating for many, it's even more infuriating to know someone got one for free – so while there's no telling when we'll see such a system implemented, we're all for Apple doing what it needs to. Apple is working on new products to blow you away, says Tim Cookhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/YYGixnu8FW0

While it's possible to read PDF files already using Android phones and tablets, for most people that's about all they can do with them. If you want to do anything more with PDFs then you'll almost certainly need to install additional software to your Android device. Luckily, there are a lot of different PDF apps available, which allow all sorts of additional functions and features to be opened up. This includes the ability to edit PDF files, which can be invaluable for users. Other features might include the ability to annotate PDF files as well as print them out, or even insert forms and similar for really user-interactive PDF files. While Adobe Acrobat might be the first app people might think of, not least because it was Adobe who originally developed the PDF format, there are also other PDF apps well worth looking at. So to help you make a decision, here's a round up of the best in Android PDF apps that we could find. We've also highlighted the best free PDF editorsWant your company or services to be added to this buyer’s guide? Please email your request to desire.athow@futurenet.com with the URL of the buying guide in the subject line.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XNYVsdPvabtkVguUs8Vfnf.jpg Image credit: Xodo Browse the Google Store for PDF readers and you'll find what appears to be a huge choice of apps, but all isn't quite as it seems. Many are very limited, with only the most basic functionality. Xodo PDF Reader stands out from the underpowered masses for the range and depth of its feature set. Despite its name, the app isn't just about PDF reading: you can also create new PDFs via your camera, from images or Office documents. You can fill in, save and send PDF forms, or highlight text and add annotations of your own. It's even possible to collaborate on your document with others via Xodo's connect service (no registration required). Supporting features include smart integration with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. That's not just about providing an easy way to import documents from the cloud: Xodo can also automatically sync your edits with the source file, ensuring it always has the very latest version. There's another neat extra in Xodo's File Manager. Thumbnail previews and a Recent Files list give you speedy access to the documents you need, and you're able to freely rename, copy, move or delete any documents. The core PDF viewing engine is what really matters, though, and Xodo's creation works very well. High zoom factors, page cropping and a full-screen mode help you focus on the content, Night Mode makes for comfortable reading in darker environments and versatile search tools and table of contents support enables drilling down to key areas of the file. You can download Xodo PDF Reader herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XkerEV8cDTRxYtLaWrDGWN.jpg Image credit: Foxit Foxit PDF Reader & Converter is a popular PDF app with more than a million installs recorded on Google Play, and a stellar rating of 4.5. It doesn't take long to understand Foxit's success. PDFs open quickly, you can control orientation with ease, text reflows to fit and you're able to tweak brightness and change the background to make for comfortable reading in all situations. Simple annotation tools are on hand to assist in highlighting text, adding notes or drawing on the page, and Foxit's Connected technology enables sharing comments and changes with others in real time. Form handling is a major plus, with options to fill out and save forms, import and export their data and submit forms via HTTP, FTP and email. While Foxit's core functionality is free, a number of more advanced features are only available if you subscribe (converting PDFs, combining files, password protection, digital certificates, OneDrive Business support). That's no surprise, but if you're on a budget, keep in mind that some PC-based PDF editors can carry out many of these tasks for free. You can download Foxit PDF Reader & Converter herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7hBk2Nmjbj5nBZ8vGXQCLd.jpg Image credit: Adobe Acrobat Adobe's Acrobat Reader isn't the most powerful of PDF viewing apps, but there's more than enough functionality for most situations, and excellent document compatibility means you should be able to view even the most complex of PDFs as it was meant to be seen. Open a PDF from the web or share a document from another app and Acrobat Reader quickly displays it in a simple viewer. You're able to scroll around the document, zoom in and out or use simple searches, and everything works more or less exactly as you would expect. Advanced features include form filling and signing, and you're able to annotate files, highlight text, plus you can add and manage PDF comments. The app is designed to work with many other Adobe services and products. Some of these are free, including 2GB of cloud storage when you sign up for an Adobe account, and the OCR-powered Adobe Scan app which enables using your device as a PDF scanner, turning receipts, business cards, whiteboards and anything else into searchable, editable PDFs. The commercial extensions aren't always such good value. Converting files to and from PDF, reordering and rotating pages, are functions that other tools often do for free. Still, you don't have to sign up, and the free app delivers all the viewing functionality that many users will need. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FeqPPKSdVAEBCR9sBr656h.jpg Gaaiho PDF Reader Gaaiho PDF Reader doesn't get nearly as much attention as Adobe, Foxit and the other big-name competition, but with Gaaiho's 20+ years' experience in developing PDF software, it's certainly worth a closer look. The main viewing engine opens documents at speed and provides a comfortable and flexible environment for reading, adding and managing comments, or checking out any attachments. Speedy options to add and edit bookmarks ensure that you can mark important areas of any document and speedily return to them later. Basic annotation tools include the ability to highlight text or draw lines, arrows and assorted simple shapes. Gaaiho PDF Reader 'only' offers direct support for accessing cloud files via Dropbox, but the ability to add other WebDAV servers gives it a level of flexibility that you won't often find elsewhere. If there's a problem here it's that Gaaiho doesn't seem nearly as interested in developing its Android app as its other software. As we write, for instance, the reader hasn't been updated for more than 10 months, and even that was only a minor bugfix release. It's still a good app, but we'd like to see a busier release schedule to give us more confidence for the future. You can download Gaaiho PDF Reader herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rW4t474gYRyp23xepQoujj.jpg Image credit: ezPDF Reader EzPDF Reader is a popular commercial PDF reader (£3.49 or $4.89) from Korean developer Unidocs. The company sells ezPDF in part on being a 'multimedia PDF viewer', able to play audio, animated GIFs, zipped PNGs and video files embedded in the document (assuming they're compatible with your device.) A well-designed interface makes this a very natural process, especially on tablets, and a demo video on the company website shows you how it works. The viewer has some unusual touches, starting with a double-page view and an animated page flipping effect. That's not going to win over many business users, but it could be a nice touch for kids reading stories on their tablet. A strong set of more grown-up extras starts with support for opening ePub documents. EzPDF's form handling features include support for managing form calculations, as well as filling out the form, signing and submitting it via email. There are a vast number of text selection features. Choose a word, phrase or paragraph and you can copy it to the clipboard, search for it within the PDF, or run a general web search via Google, send the text to other apps, read it aloud, highlight the text, underline it, even check its spelling via integration with the free ColorDict app. Of course there are all the standard PDF reading features, including thumbnail navigation, bookmark support, multiple zoom options, cropping, rotation and more. What you won't get here is much in the way of fixes or new features - ezPDF Reader hasn't been updated in 15 months - but it's still a likeable app with some unusual and interesting touches. You can download ezPDF Reader herehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/FTgHvO-841Y

The sound of leather on willow. The smell of the freshly mown grass. The teas! The 2019 Cricket World Cup has arrived, and with it (hopefully) a great British summer. 10 of the world's elite cricket-playing countries are competing title of best ODI team on Earth. Expect big hitting, athletic fielding and only one victorious team left standing by the end on July 14 - you've come to the right place to find out how to live stream every last ball of the Cricket World Cup regardless of where you live. So what should we expect from the 12th incarnation of Cricket World Cup? Well the hosts England enter the tournament as favourites (according to Betfair at least). Not only have they proved over the years that they should be feared in the unique British conditions, but Eoin Morgan's men come in on fantastic form, too. Their batsmen in particular have set new standards, with Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root all hitting form at the right time. India have the world's two top ICC ODI ranked batsmen (Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma) and the number one bowler (Jasprit Bumrah) and will naturally be a feared force. But perhaps most attention will be on reigning champions Australia, as they welcome back suspended duo Steve Smith and David Warner. With the likes of South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and West Indies also involved and hungry to win the competition, it should be a fantastically exciting few weeks of daily cricket action. If you want to know where you'll be able to watch every single match, we'll tell you exactly where you can catch them online with a Cricket World Cup live stream. Football fan too? Catch a Champions League Tottenham vs Liverpool live streamhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg How to watch the 2019 Cricket World Cup from outside your countryYou don't have to miss a single minute of Cricket World Cup - even if you're abroad and discover that your home broadcaster's online coverage is geo-blocked (we hate it when that happens). If that happens to you and you're desperate to watch that domestic coverage, there's still a way to get it that doesn't involve putting your security at risk with some dodgy, illegal stream from Reddit. You can simply use a VPN to login back to your country that is broadcasting the actions, and it's really easy to do: Upcoming Cricket World Cup fixturesSaturday 1 June New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 10.30am BST Australia vs Afghanistan - County Ground, Bristol, 1.30pm BST (D/N) Sunday 2 June South Africa vs Bangladesh - The Oval, London, 10.30am BST Monday 3 June England vs Pakistan - Trent Bridge, Nottingham 10.30am BST Tuesday 4 June Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 10.30am BST http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to stream the Cricket World Cup live in the UK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to live stream the Cricket World Cup final in Australia (for FREE)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch the Cricket World Cup 2019: New Zealand live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to stream 2019 Cricket World Cup online in Indiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the Cricket World Cup: US live stream What is the format of the 2019 Cricket World Cup?The Cricket World Cup is a ten-team tournament. Each country plays each other in a round-robin format, after which the top four teams qualify for the semi-finals. The two winning semi-finalists then get to face off in the final on Sunday, July 14. How long do Cricket World Cup matches usually last?Most 2019 Cricket World Cup matches will start at 10.30am BST and end early evening – around 6.30pm BST. A number of day/night games will start at 1.30pm BST and finish under floodlights at around 9pm BST. Cricket World Cup matches broadly follow the rules of One Day Internationals, with each side facing 50 overs within a 210-minute time limit. Add in drinks breaks for each side and a 30 to 40 minutes innings break and matches can run up to nine hours in length. Some matches are much shorter however - England’s capitulation to New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup saw play wrapped up within four-and-a-half hours, with the Kiwis reaching their 123-run target in just 12 overs. What teams are competing in this year's Cricket World Cup?Afghanistan Having made their maiden World Cup appearance in 2015, Afghanistan aren't likely to be on anybody's list of pre-match favourites. Australia The five-time winners suffered a blow with injury ruling out fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, but are boosted by the return of key batsman David Warner after serving a ban for ball tampering. Bangladesh With outside odds of 80/1 to win the trophy, Bangladesh will be hoping talismanic batsman Tamim Iqbal continues his excellent ODI record which has seen him clock up over 5,000 runs. England The hosts are clear favourites going in to the tournament. Captained by Eoin Morgan, since the last World Cup England have beaten every country competing in the tournament in a one-day series with the exception of Afghanistan. India Their recent home ODI defeat to Australia doesn’t bode well, but India will be hoping to repeat their 1983 triumph which saw them win the World Cup on English soil. New Zealand Having been sensational throughout the tournament, the Kiwis reached their first ever Cricket World Cup final in 2015, only to fall short at the final hurdle against Australia. A strong top order of Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson and Tom Latham should see them in contention again this time. Pakistan Having played a recent test series in England, Pakistan come into the tournament well prepared. Tipped by many to at least reach the semis, the tournament’s most unpredictable side stand a good wildcard chance of glory. South Africa The Proteas come into the World Cup in fine form having won nine of their last 11 ODI series, however injuries in the run up to key stars like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Dale Steyn will raise concerns about their chances. Sri Lanka A run of just one win in the last 11 games suggest the 1996 winners will struggle in 2019. Much will depend on what form former captain and key batsman Angelo Mathews will be in if they are to get out of their current rut. West Indies Like Sri Lanka, the ODI form of the West Indies in recent times has fallen off a cliff. However, the emergence of Shimron Hetmyer and powerful batsman Shai Hope mean there’s some sense of optimism for a decent showing at the World Cup. What grounds are being used for the Cricket World Cup?The Oval, London Established in 1845, the home of Surrey County Cricket Club played host to the first-ever Test match on English soil between England and Australia in 1880. Trent Bridge, Nottingham Home of Nottinghamshire CCC, the 17,500-capacity ground will host five World Cup matches, including England vs Pakistan. Bristol County Ground, Bristol Built in 1889, and subsequently bought by WG Grace, the ground has been home to Gloucestershire CCC ever since. Hampshire Bowl, Southampton The 17,000-capacity ground will host ICC Cricket World Cup fixtures for the first time in 2019, with five matches taking place at the venue. The County Ground, Taunton Three World Cup fixtures will be held at the County Ground Taunton, home of Somerset County Cricket Club. Old Trafford, Manchester Lancashire County Cricket Club’s ground has the honour of hosting the most 2019 Cricket World Cup matches with six games set to be played there, including one of the semi-finals. Edgbaston, Birmingham Warwickshire CCC’s ground was the scene of the 1999 semi-final showdown between Australia and South Africa - arguably the greatest Cricket World Cup game of all time. Headingley, Leeds Adjoined by Headingley Rugby Stadium, the complex is home to Leeds Rhinos rugby league and Yorkshire Carnegie rugby union clubs as well Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The cricket ground has hosted Test matches since 1899 and has a capacity of 18,350. Lord's, London Widely referred to as the Home of Cricket, the iconic north London ground will host the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final. The Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street English cricket’s most northerly ground is also one of its most picturesque. Home to Durham CCC, the stadium is overlooked by the 14th-century Lumley Castle. Cardiff Wales Stadium The single ground in this year’s World Cup that is based outside of England, Glamorgan County Cricket Club’s stadium will host four fixtures during the tournament. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/BcwDIg6hrAk

Apple and other tech firms have rallied together to criticize a GCHQ proposal which would enable the UK government to eavesdrop on encrypted chat services. The iPhone maker, together with WhatsApp and 50 companies, civil society organizations and security experts, have signed an open letter calling on the GCHQ to abandon it so-called “ghost protocol” and instead focus its efforts on “protecting privacy rights, cybersecurity, public confidence and transparency”. Technical director of the UK's national cyber security centre, Ian Levy and head of cryptanalysis at GCHQ Crispin Robinson first raised the proposal back in November of 2018. Together they suggested a technique that would require encrypted messaging services to share any encrypted messages sent with a third recipient in addition to those already in a chat. US and UK governments call for mandatory backdoors in encrypted chatFive Eyes nations want access to your encrypted communications dataThe war for encrypted dataLevy and Robinson made the case that their proposal was “no more intrusive than the virtual crocodile clips” already used today in wiretaps of non-encrypted communications. GCHQ surveillance oppositionThe open letter sent to the GCHQ in opposition to its plan argues that the proposal “requires two changes to systems that would seriously undermine user security and trust”. Under the proposal, service providers would be forced to inject a new public key into a conversation that would turn a two-way conversation into a group chat with the government being an additional participant. Additionally, the GCHQ's proposal would require messaging apps, service providers and operating systems to alter their software by changing the encryption schemes used. They would also be required to mislead their users by blocking the notifications that appear when a new user joins a chat. The proposal may not call for back doors into encrypted messaging services but it would undermine user trust in security as a whole. Levy replied to the open letter in such a way as to suggest that the proposal could be scrapped following the backlash it has received, saying: “We welcome this response to our request for thoughts on exceptional access to data - for example to stop terrorists. The hypothetical proposal was always intended as a starting point for discussion. We will continue to engage with interested parties and look forward to having an open discussion to reach the best solutions possible.” We've also highlighted the best VPNVia The Guardian http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/qhZ8zz2R0bI

The days of easily blocking ads in Google Chrome may soon be over thanks to a proposed change to the browser's extensions system called Manifest V3 that Google announced back in January. Manifest V3 would prevent current ad blockers from working efficiently and despite overwhelming negative feedback, the search giant is sticking to its guns concerning Chrome's ad blocking changes. However, enterprise users will not be affected and will be able to continue utilizing current ad blocking capabilities going forward. Once Manifest V3 goes into effect, Chrome's extension system will see a revamp to its permissions system as well as a fundamental change to how ad blockers operate. Latest Google Chrome update draws government and telecom concernsPopular Chrome ad-blockers could be crippled under proposed design changesGoogle Chrome update blocks fake adsAd blockers such as uBlock Origin and Ghostery, which rely on Chrome's webRequest API to block ads before they're downloaded will no longer be able to do so as under the Manifest V3 proposal, Google will deprecate the API's ability to block requests before a page is loaded. Manifest V3Now that months have passed since the changes were first proposed, Google has responded to some of the issues raised by the community by offering more details on how permissions and ad blockers will be affected. Extensions developer advocate, Simeon Vincent clarified the company's changes to ad blocking and privacy blocking extensions in a Google Group discussing Chromium extensions, saying: “Chrome is deprecating the blocking capabilities of the webRequest API in Manifest V3, not the entire webRequest API (though blocking will still be available to enterprise deployments).” Essentially Google is saying that Chrome will still be able to block unwanted content but this feature will now be restricted to paid enterprise users. However, enterprise users will likely not be blocking ads and will instead develop in-house Chrome extensions that can block unwanted content for employees. Now that ad blockers can no longer use the webRequest API, they'll have to switch to a rules-based system similar to the one currently in use by AdBlock Plus. However, Chrome imposes a limit of 30,000 rules which will likely makes things difficult for developers trying to switch to a rules-based approach. Advertising is Google's main revenue stream and by allowing ad blockers to continue to operate unchecked, the company was cutting off a significant portion of its own revenue. Enterprise users will be able to continue blocking ads because they pay for the company's services unlike most of its users. We've also highlighted the best VPNVia 9To5 Google http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/E10Ly9d2zXE

Sprint has officially launched its 5G network in a handful of US cities: Texas, Georgia and Kansas/Missouri today, with aims to expand to more including Los Angeles and New York City by the end of 2019. The carrier is the third to join the 5G race this year after Verizon and AT&T back in April. Sprint 5G is live today in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Kansas City. Customers can access the network by picking up a Sprint 5G phone – the LG V50 ThinQ 5G or an HTC 5G Hub, or the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G in the coming months (‘summer’ in the northern hemisphere). Unlike the ‘millimeter wave’ 5G in Verizon and AT&T’s nascent networks, Sprint is opting to spread their low-frequency network essentially on top of its existing 4G LTE one – literally, with the carrier deploying its 5G Massive MIMO radios (which broadcast on the 2.5 Ghz mid-band spectrum that Sprint already uses) on existing 4G cell sites. The 5G network should then have similar (if not identical) coverage to its current 4G range. Pros and cons in the early days of 5GWe’ll have to see whether Sprint’s 5G network performs better than its competitors; almost two months after launching, Verizon 5G mmWave has demonstrated over 1 Gpbs download speeds, but only within a few blocks in Chicago and Minneapolis. Thus far, reporters have noted speeds of 100 Mbps up to 250 Mbps, with some claiming up to 700 Mbps. That’s obviously lower than Verizon’s 5G speeds, but lower is expected from Sprint’s sub-6 network – the bigger question is how far that coverage extends, at least in the early days of both networks. If Sprint’s 5G network continues to underperform, we’ll have larger concerns, but building out a new network on top of the old is promising. Sprint has only some of the 5G phones on the market – check out our listhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/qMHv-3FqnXU

NordVPN is known for providing VPN services to users around the world and now the company is expanding its offerings with the announcement of a new tool for securing files stored locally or in the cloud. The company's new cybersecurity tool called NordLocker will secure files stored on a user's computer or in the cloud with end-to-end encryption. NordVPN's CMO, Marty P. Kamden explained how NordLocker will make data security more accessible to all users, saying: “We at NordVPN believe that the digital environment must be better than it is today. As a company, we strive to move towards becoming an all-around cybersecurity solution that people trust. By releasing NordLocker, we want to make top-notch data security available for everyone – regardless of their tech skills. To achieve this, we combine the best usability practices with the highest encryption standards.” NordVPN kills popular free trial due to widespread abuseBullGuard and NordVPN announce new partnershipThe encryption debate is at a dead endNordLockerWhen it launches later this year, NordLocker will be available for both macOS and Windows and it will help protect user's data by encrypting files on their device as well as those stored in the cloud. The file encryption app will use the two most secure encryption algorithms available today, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) and 4096-bit RSA. NordLocker will also utilize NordVPN's own zero-knowledge encryption process to ensure ultimate security. In addition to encrypting their files, users will also be able to share them securely by managing access permissions. NordLocker is currently going through internal stress-tests to ensure that it is ready for its launch later this year. However, interested users will be able to get their hands on the first beta version this summer. You can sign up for early access on NordLocker's website and we'll fill you in on more details regarding the new app as we get closer to its launch. We've also highlighted the best VPNhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/B7VtXBG47PE

After laying dormant for close to a decade, Activision has finally announced the next game in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare franchise called… well, Modern Warfare. The game was unveiled in a new trailer posted by Activision that stars one of the game’s protagonists, Captain Price, and gives us our first look at some of the locales we’ll be visiting in our next tour of duty. (We’ve posted it down below.) One of the most striking parts of the trailer, however, is all of the nightvision scenes, where the footage seems almost identical to real-life raids. According to Activision, everything in the trailer was in-game footage, so that seems really promising. According to information sent to TechRadar in a press release, the game won’t feature a traditional season pass and will instead offer at least some of its map packs for free. We’ve also seen reports that Modern Warfare will support cross-play between the three platforms - though, thanks to some pre-existing deals between Sony and Activision, PS4 might get DLC ahead of the other platforms. The game will be developed by Infinity Ward, the studio behind the original Modern Warfare and its sequel, Modern Warfare 2, and is set to arrive on October 25 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One with pre-orders beginning today. Need something to play right now? Here's our list of the best PS4 gameshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JsIyZQ8Lm98

Of all the malware attacks you can experience, ransomware has to be one of the worst. While some paid-for anti-virus programs will protect against ransomware, most free ones do not. The result is that most PC's are likely vulnerable to this particularly nasty form of attack. Ransomware became big news when WannaCry first appeared in 2017, crippling organizations all around the world, and while attack volume has lessened since then, the threat of attack has now become routine. There are two main forms of ransomware. The first encrypts your files so you can't access them, unless you pay a ransom, usually to an anonymous bitcoin account, to the attacker. The other form locks up your PC so that your only apparent option is to pay to gain access to your PC again. This is why it's all the more important to ensure that you have some form of protection on your PC against ransomware attacks. And while we list five of the best white knights who aim to help recover your PC from ransomware, it remains a stressful process you're best avoiding by having protection in the first place. This is our best antivirus buying guideSee how a free VPN can help keep you safer onlineIf you haven't yet fallen victim to a ransomware attack and want to protect your PC proactively, consider a dedicated prevention tool like ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware, which uses behavioral analysis to identify processes that act like ransomware – even if it's not yet a specific known threat – and automatically backs up your files if it detects anything. It carries a subscription fee, so we haven't included it in our main roundup, but $1.99 per month for one PC is a modest fee compared to the ransoms charged by criminals. Discover the best free antivirus softwareWant your company or services to be added to this buyer’s guide? Please email your request to desire.athow@futurenet.com with the URL of the buying guide in the subject line.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fgLkRnm9Rset8VW9QidGBM.jpg Image credit: Avast Not all ransomware encrypts data in the same way, so security software providers have to create specific solutions as new threats emerge. At the time of writing, the security experts at Avast have developed Free Ransomware Decryption Tools to tackle 21 different strains of file-locking ransomware. To help you work out which one you need, Avast has provided a detailed description of how each form of ransomware works, what extension you’ll see on the encrypted files, and an example of the type of message the virus creators have prepared for their victims. Once you’ve downloaded the appropriate tool, it will guide you through the process of wiping out the ransomware without paying the criminals. You’ll need to provide two versions of the same file – an encrypted one, and the original. This will be easiest if you made a backup before the infection, but Avast also suggests locations where you might be able to find unaffected original files. The tool will then compare the two and use the results to determine the password. Download here: Avast Free Ransomware Decryption Tools http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aq8GwiEu63Gp3ZJqDkUDth.jpg Image credit: Trend Micro Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is updated regularly with new ransomware definitions, and at the time of writing it can release files locked by 27 different types of ransomware and their variants. Unlike Avast, Trend Micro bundles all its decryption tools into one bundle, but you still need to tell it what form of ransomware it’s dealing with. Trend Micro’s site provides information to help you identify your particular infection, plus contact details for its technical support department if you’re not sure. Once that’s done, provide a sample file for the Decryptor to analyze, and it will get to work. Decryption can take anything from a couple of minutes to several hours, depending on the type of encryption used. The File Decryptor Tool isn’t perfect – some forms of ransomware are particularly tricky, and can only be partially decrypted – but the company is constantly working to improve it, and it’s an excellent tool for use in an emergency. Download here: Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor Tool http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GnTbsSTYReM2ESWW3aRBbj.jpg Image credit: Trend Micro There are two Trend Micro Ransomware Screen Unlocker Tools – one for PCs that are locked so you can’t log into Normal Mode, but you can access Safe Mode with Networking via the BIOS menu, and another for situations where both mode are blocked. The first of these can be downloaded directly on the affected PC in Safe Mode with Networking. Once it’s installed, reboot the PC into Normal Mode (with the locked screen) and tap [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[T]+ to scan for ransomware and remove it, The other version of the tool has to be downloaded using an uninfected computer and saved to a USB stick. You can then use to boot the locked machine. Once initiated, the unlocker will perform a scan, then remove any ransomware it detects, releasing your PC. Like Trend Micro’s File Decryptor, the two versions of Screen Unlocker benefit from regular updates to combat new forms of ransomware. Download here: Trend Micro Ransomware Screen Unlocker Tools http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jmoDTnNm6xB7aszxwcUGb4.jpg Image credit: Bit Defender There are lots of superb free antivirus programs around, but not all offer dedicated protection against ransomware. If your you’re concerned about the risk, Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware is a handy supplemental security tool that runs alongside your usual security software to protect against some of the most common forms of ransomware and their offshoots. Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware currently protects against VTB-Locker, Locky, Petya and TeslaCrypt, and starts defending your PC from these threats immediately. However, it’s only a preventative measure; if your computer has already been infected with one of these malicious programs, you’ll need to use one of the tools mentioned above instead. If you currently use Bitdefender Antivirus, the Anti-Ransomware module is already installed. Download here: Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AAxXCEHSkzRRBo9SRWk3LW.jpg Image credit: Kaspersky Ransomware on your home computer is bad enough, but an infection that locks you out of your business PCs could be an absolute disaster. Your accounts, customer data, client information and work could all be encrypted – and it could affect multiple machines on the same network. Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business is designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) protect their data from such a catastrophe. Like Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware, it’s a preventative tool designed to prevent infection in the first place rather than decrypt files or unlock your desktop. Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool runs happily alongside your regular security suite, monitoring network activity for anything that matches known ransomware behavior. Its threat database is stored on Kaspersky’s cloud servers, so updates are pushed out to all users immediately Download here: Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/N4GYgWZ4TMA

If you don't want to wait for Amazon Prime Day to snag deals on best-selling devices, then you should take advantage of today's sale on Fire TV sticks. You can get the best-selling 2nd generation Fire TV stick on sale for just $29.99. That's a $10 discount and the best price we've found for the streaming media player. Amazon also has the 4K Fire TV stick on sale for $39.99. The Fire TV stick allows you to stream thousands of movies and TV shows, and gives you access to thousands of apps, games and Alexa skills. You can also browse websites like YouTube and Facebook or stream your favorite songs through services like Apple Music and Spotify. The 2nd generation streaming device now features an Alexa voice remote so you can launch Netflix, browse movies, turn on the TV and more with the command of your voice. You can also ask Alexa to control other compatible smart home devices using the remote. If you want to stream your favorite movies and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD, Amazon also has the 4K Fire TV stick on sale for $39.99. That's a $10 discount for the streaming media player that's powered by Alexa. You can shop more Fire TV device deals with the best Amazon Fire TV deals, prices and sales that are happening now. Learn more about Prime Day with our guide on Amazon Prime Day 2019: everything you need to know for the July deals event. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/l22TYrnLaC8

Laptops have been around for 40 years, and in that time – let’s be honest – not much has really changed. Sure, the hardware has got faster and more powerful, and the bodies thinner and lighter – but the laptops of today are still pretty similar to those of decades past. Clamshell designs, a built-in screen and webcam on the top half, a keyboard and trackpad on the bottom. It opens and closes, opens and closes. How very… well…boring. In fact, most laptop makers have gotten so good at what they do, that their yearly updates sometimes feel like they are simply tinkering around the edges. Perhaps they’ll shave a few millimeters off the bezels around the screen, or move the webcam from the top to the bottom of the display (and then back again when everyone hates how it gives their Skype contacts intimate views up their nostrils). But, apart from a few tweaks and a bump in spec, there hasn't much to get excited about for a long while. However, at Computex 2019, I saw a number of devices that have made me fall back in love with laptops. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kVcybwf5tVL9wn8EWzHVQT.jpg Laptop design has been stuck in a rut. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Thinking outside the boxPerhaps the most exciting laptops we’ve seen at Computex 2019 have been devices that radically depart from that tried and tested form factor that laptops have been using for decades. For example, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is a dual-screen laptop with a built-in second display which doesn’t feel like a gimmick – it could potentially make laptops even easier to use – especially for gaming and multitasking. Apple has dabbled with a second screen with the Touch Bar, but has never really gone far enough in our view. The ZenBook Pro Duo won’t be the only dual-screen laptop, either, with Intel coming up with a new form factor concept, code-named “Honeycomb Glacier,” which all feature second screens – amongst other innovations. HP has also shown that it can do interesting things with the standard laptop form factor by making a laptop that’s (partially) made out of wood. Perfect for the lumberjack –or hipster – in your life. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2NLqsdJiqB6AF4zvioGXh4.jpg The Asus ZenBook Pro Duo does something different – and that's good. (Image credit: Asus) Evolving laptops "Its these sort of innovations that could reignite the laptop market and make laptops feel like modern – and essential – devices once more." One of the biggest challenges to laptops is that our computing behaviors have changed. What we would once use laptops or PCs for, such as browsing the internet, creating documents and even playing games, we now use smartphones or tablets for. While our habits have evolved, laptops hadn’t, which meant that these devices seemed positively archaic to some people, hence the continued decline in laptop sales. People had moved on. But, at Computex 2019, we saw laptops that had taken the best bits of smartphones and tablets, and has resulted in new devices that can keep up with modern user’s demands. So, we’ve got Intel’s Project Athena, which aims to create laptops that can wake up instantly – just like a smartphone does – allowing you to use it straight away. Intel also shared its vision for ‘ambient’ PCs, code-named “Mohawk River”, that will remain on when closed, and will intelligently know when its owner is nearby (and what sort of tasks said owner will want to perform on the laptop) by using a frankly astounding array of sensors. While the idea of an intelligent laptop that knows more about you than you do yourself is a bit freaky, it’s also very cool as well. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has continued to strive to make a laptop that combines the best of smartphone and tablet features and technology, and with its Project Limitless collaboration with Lenovo, it showed off the first ever 5G laptop at Computex 2019 that might actually achieve those lofty goals. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx platform, Project Limitless is a laptop that offers instant-on, always connected internet and – most excitingly of all – multi-day battery life. Its these sort of innovations that could reignite the laptop market and make laptops feel like modern – and essential – devices once more. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HtU6bQNqom8Hhq4dsbeDo5.jpg Intel's dominance over laptops is waning. (Image credit: Intel) More choice about the hardware that powers themWhile Intel did a lot at Computex 2019 to get me excited about laptops again, one of the best things to emerge from the event in Taiwan was how its rivals are now viable alternatives when it comes to the hardware that powers our laptops. For too long, Intel was the only choice when it came to powering laptops – and that near monopoly meant the company had a huge influence over how laptops should look and act – which is probably why many laptops felt so similar and uninspiring for so long. Now, we have an ascendant AMD offering its hardware to a growing number of laptops – such as the Acer Nitro 5 and Swift 3 notebooks – alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon-powered notebooks. More choice for the consumer is always a good thing, and it means we’ll be getting laptops that aren’t beholden to Intel’s vision. This increased competition also means Intel needs to keep innovating to stay relevant – which is probably why the company was so keen to show off its vision of the future of laptops at Computex 2019. After Computex 2019, I feel excited about the future of laptops once more. That’s something I didn’t think I’d have ever felt again. Let’s hope Computex 2020 brings a similar renaissance for desktop PCs. Check out all of TechRadar's Computex 2019 coverage. We're live in Taipei to bring you all the breaking computing news and launches, plus hands-on reviews of everything from fresh laptops and desktops to powerful new components and wild overclocking demonstrations. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JqBVDoRMzZc

Download a 4K movie in three seconds! That’s the headline feature of 5G according to the lazy mainstream media, which is probably why the public aren’t yet as excited about 5G as they should be. So 5G isn’t about downloading movies quickly? No, though the focus on 5G’s incredible speeds is no surprise. After all, 5G networks will bring speeds of about 1gbps. Compare that to the 4G LTE networks we have in the UK right now that offer real-world speeds of about 20mbps; 5G will be 100 times faster, and in the long-term it’s expected to jump to up to 20gbps. However, this is just the eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband) feature of 5G, which is only a small part of the story. To understand 5G, you need to know that 5G networks will be able to support up to a million devices per square kilometer thanks to massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC) and that they’ll also have Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications (URLLC). Jargon? Yes, but by being super-fast, super-dense and enabling real-time, latency-free communication, 5G will bring changes to the tech world we can only imagine. Luckily, we can imagine quite a lot already… besides, who still downloads movies? What is 5G? Everything you need to knowhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LfWnKdTvmStVSoNgaHTj59.jpg 5G is really about ultra-fast wireless home broadband. (Image credit: Jamie Carter) 1. Ultra-fast wireless home broadbandProbably the most misunderstood aspect of 5G is that it’s only for smartphones and mobile gadgets. It’s really not. 5G is for the home. Think of it as wireless fibre, with speeds that are almost as fast or, at least, fast enough for anything you might want to do online at home. In fact, some 5G trials in the US have concentrated almost solely on 5G-powered modems for homes; you place one in a window with a line-of-sight to a 5G mast, and with the help of a router it spreads ultra-fast 1gbps WiFi around your home. That being said, you shouldn't overlook the 5G-powered revolution coming to mobile video. 4G has made watching TV and YouTube on a smartphone possible, but let’s be honest, it’s often not much fun at all. Web pages that take an age to load, constantly buffering video, apps that freeze and photo uploads to Instagram that stall and splutter…4G can be a real headache. So 5G will likely bring an instant and more reliable internet. That’s the theory, anyway. However, the advent of 5G is likely to kick-start a new era of real-time low-latency mobile gaming and/or more immersive virtual reality experiences that will try to make full use of the vast broadband capabilities (and probably buffer). The capabilities of tech are constantly being pushed, and 5G won’t change that. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bkWrUNY4cCHVaQz4ssByCD.jpg 5G telepresence and remote robotics is coming. (Image credit: Jamie Carter) 2. The ‘tactile internet’5G’s URLLC feature is all about low latency. Latency is the time it takes for a communication to start, stop and then start again, which you can experience every time you try to load a webpage on a smartphone. On a 4G network it takes at least 40 milliseconds, but 5G promises to reduce that to just a single millisecond. Think about it; 5G could change everything we do online by making it instantaneous. Cue the ‘tactile internet’. Defined as instant, interactive communications, the tactile internet could enable a revolution in industry, with robots able to receive instructions in real-time, essentially allowing them to collaborate on complex tasks. In healthcare, surgeons could be able to see body scans and brain scans in real time, examine a patient remotely using a telepresence unit, and perhaps even remotely operate on patients using a surgical robot controlled across the internet. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6msbk9qXLwQv7huutq9bzH.jpg 5G will mean CD-quality audio streaming become normal. (Image credit: Amazon) 3. Hi-Res Audio everywhereAlthough a lot of the 5G talk is around video-based entertainment, a lot could change in the music world. After all, why persist with compressed MP3 and iTunes AAC files when hi-res uncompressed 24-bit/192kHz audio as FLAC, WAV and MQA music files are just as easy to stream over a 5G network? Hi-Res Audio (HRA) is lossless audio codec capable of reproducing the full range of sound from recordings that have been mastered from better-than-CD quality music sources. The massively increased bandwidth coming with 5G will likely popularize and normalize high-quality audio, which for now is a relatively small niche among audiophiles. It's growing though, with Tidal, Deezer and Qobuz already offering hi-res music, while Amazon is reportedly about to launch a hi-res audio streaming service. There’s also Spotify Hi-Fi that offers listeners lossless CD quality. Let’s just hope 5G phones come with unlimited data plans… http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QFBdBbQ644LauiPBanPN9N.jpg AR overlays for navigation, such as Skyline, will go real-time with 5G. (Image credit: ViewRanger) 4. Mixed realityThose planetarium-style smartphone apps that overlay a map of the stars and planets on the night sky are what the future looks like. No, not interstellar exploration, but 5G-powered instant overlays of real-time data on, well, everything. While those planetarium apps have all their data built-in and no need for real-time input and the augmented reality (AR) apps of the future are unknown, 5G could enable better navigation assistance, object recognition and even real-time face recognition on smartphones and smart glasses. Take another, even simpler example; you have a boiler that needs fixing, so instead of getting a heating engineer around, you talk to one via your smart glasses and they show you exactly which knobs to twiddle in real-time to diagnose and physically fix the problem. That’s going to be empowering. Everything from science, medicine, employee training and advertising could benefit from an explosion in AR overlays. However, these rich, immersive ‘digital experiences’ will also spill over into virtual reality video, which could yet prove 5G’s ‘killer app’. Real-time VR is presently not possible, but let’s be honest, how impressive really are VR headsets? They lack pixels – badly. Nothing looks real. What they need, of course, isn’t 4K, or even 8K, but probably 16K resolution, or multiple 4K video streams, and that’s what 5G could deliver. In real-time. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5r56sVvu6vpMtHxkaRovmR.jpg 5G will support a million devices per square kilometer. (Image credit: Jamie Carter) 5. An internet of (many) thingsA core 5G feature is mMTC, and that’s about density. It’s great news for sports fans. Never again will you sit in a packed stadium and be unable to use your phone. That’s because 5G networks can support up to a million devices per square kilometer – but face-timing at the football is only one tiny aspect of what 5G will enable. With that kind of support, the number of connected devices will explode. That Fitbit on your wrist? Why bother when you could have sensors all over your body – perhaps in clothes – that communicate with each other, and with the cloud via the 5G network, in real-time? Everything you own could be connected to the network, such as your backpack, the belongings inside, headsets, headphones, bikes, car…and family members. This could extend to industry as well, with companies’ assets, farm equipment, robots, and even tanks. Another dimension of low latency is the real-time cloud. Instead of needing local processing power, devices like phones, wearables and laptops will link to the cloud for everything – files, data and artificial intelligence – perhaps only storing the absolute essential data on devices. That means smaller, lighter and essentially ‘dumb’ devices that are little more than conduits to the cloud. 5G Uncovered, in association with Samsung, brings you everything you need to know about the next wave of connectivity - not just how fast it's going to be, but in just how many ways it's going to change your life. Our 5G Uncovered hub is carefully curated to show everything there is to know about the next generation of connection. Everything you need to know about the Internet of Thingshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/J8xklEbNQ3Y

Following recent privacy concerns suggesting that Amazon employees may be listening to your recorded Alexa conversations, the online retail giant has announced new voice commands that will give users more control over their recordings. New Amazon patent could mean Alexa really is always listeningAmazon Alexa now compatible with over 60,000 smart home devicesAlexa Announcements can now work with any Alexa-enabled deviceIn its newly launched 'Alexa Privacy Hub', Amazon states that users may now scrap their recorded voice history daily by saying "Alexa, delete everything I said today”. A second command, “Alexa, delete what I just said”, will roll out within the next month. Of course, there are some necessary steps that must be taken before the commands will actually work: users must first access their Alexa Privacy Settings, click on 'Review Voice History' and flip the 'Enable deletion by voice' toggle to 'on'. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xgDKLou2CNfE9thqRDBFy4.png Image credit: TechRadar There is one small catch though, as enabling the feature will allow "anyone with access to your Alexa devices" to delete your voice recordings, which doesn't sound like a big deal to us. Alexa device owners may also use the same page to access a drop down menu that allows them to delete voice data from specific dates or even their entire voice recording history – a much easier alternative to the previous method of deleting voice recordings one-by-one via the Alexa app. While it's nice to see Amazon be more transparent about its practices and give customers more control over their data, we have to wonder whether it will be enough to assuage users' privacy concerns in the long run. Worried about Alexa spying on you? This Raspberry Pi smart speaker for kids puts privacy firsthttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ZdZG6VMhUnQ