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We've seen Twitter Lite, and Facebook Lite, and many others, and now Tinder is getting in on the act – it says it's developing a lightweight version of its dating app for emerging markets with spotty connections and cheaper phones. For big tech companies looking to crack India and other countries as they get up to speed, a Lite app makes a lot of sense, so Tinder obviously doesn't want to miss out. Details on Tinder Lite are pretty thin on the ground at the moment, but parent company Match Group has told investors that the app is going to be out before the end of the year, as TechCrunch reports. Check out the best dating appsSmart water bottles explainedFacebook is getting into datingAs with other Lite apps, the expectation is that it'll go easy on bandwidth and storage requirements – you'll be able to get Tinder Lite up and running smoothly on just about every phone out there. Making Tinder more effective"It's a big step forward addressing the needs of consumers there," explained Match Group CEO Mandy Ginsberg, saying that the new app would be targeted at growing markets in southeast Asia in particular. "Tinder Lite will be a smaller app to download. It will take less space on your phone, making Tinder more effective, even in more remote areas or regions. And keep in mind, these are regions where data usage still comes at a premium." Announcing its Q1 2019 results, Match Group said the main Tinder app is now averaging around 4.7 million paid subscribers, which is 1.3 million more than last year. Tinder Lite could spark even more growth. Cutting down on the size and demands of the app likely means some features are going to be lost along the way, but we'll have to wait and see exactly what Tinder Lite does and doesn't keep from the main Tinder app. Tinder and Spotify team up to test sending song clips to matcheshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/f0PiAqqizdI

The run up to the reveal of Rage 2 has been somewhat fitting for a game that seems like it’s going to revolve around chaos and anarchy. Between leaks, tongue-in cheek teasers and even more leaks we now officially know that Bethesda is going to be following up 2011’s Rage with a sequel titled Rage 2. From everything we've seen so far Rage 2 will be another post-apocalyptic thrill-ride that will bring players into a world that’s a cross between Mad Max, Fallout and Borderlands. With, of course, the fast-paced shooting we've come to know Bethesda games to have. [Update: Bethesda has unveiled its post-release plans for Rage 2. Expect new vehicles, weapons and enemies as well as some big expansions in 2019.] Rage 2 hands on: making the madcap shooter more explosive than ever Cut to the chaseWhat is it? A sequel to 2011’s post-apocalyptic first-person shooter Rage What can I play it on? PS4, Xbox One and PC When can I play it? May 14, 2019Rage 2 release dateBethesda originally confirmed a Spring 2019 release date, and we now know it'll be on May 14, 2019. Start your engines, survivors. Rage 2 trailersDanny Dyer comes to Rage 2 Yes, you read that correctly. Cockney legend Danny Dyer is lending his dulcet tones to Rage 2, acting as a mentor to players when they activate the Diamond Geezer cheat code. You can check it out in action below: Wasteland Superhero trailer The latest Rage 2 trailer gives us a closer look at weapons and abilities. You can check it out below: Game Awards 2018 open-world trailer Not much to add at this point, but this trailer is still a fun MTV-meets-Fallout run-through of the dusty neon wasteland. QuakeCon 2018 extended gameplay trailer We’ve already seen quite a bit of Rage 2, but the Eden Assault extended gameplay trailer shown during the QuakeCon 2018 keynote gave us a closer look at the seamless open world, vehicle combat, abilities and enemy convoys. Take a look: E3 2018 gameplay trailer E3 brought us an extended gameplay trailer of Rage 2 and you can watch this fast-paced adventure for yourself: Official Trailer Though many people had already watched it through leaked recordings, the official advertisement for Rage 2 finally launched in 2018 and you can watch it for yourself below. Gameplay trailer Following this somewhat obscure live action footage, Bethesda went on to release a gameplay trailer which gives us a little more of an idea of what we can expect. Overall, Rage 2 looks like it's going to be a fast-paced, chaotic and utterly silly game (in a good way, of course). The trailer promises a more open world, more vehicle gameplay and some seriously big guns. With more expletives than that. Watch it for yourself below: Rage 2 news and rumorsPost-release roadmap As if fans weren't excited enough to get a brand new Rage game on May 14, Bethesda has already outlined its post-release plans for the game from launch until the end of the year. From May through to July, players will see brand new vehicles and weapon skins introduced alongside world and community events for players. As soon as August, the game will see its first big expansion, Rise of the Ghosts, which will introduce a new storyline and region as well as more vehicles, weapons and abilities. Another significant expansion is slated to release in November, though Bethesda is remaining secretive as to what it will involve when it comes. System Specs Rage 2 has now gone gold and we're racing towards its release date. If you're thinking about picking it up on PC, you might want to make sure your hardware is up to scratch with Bethesda's official system specs. Rage 2 minimum specs OS: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780 3GB or AMD R9 280 3GB Storage: 50GB available space Rage 2 recommended specs OS: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB Storage: 50GB available space The PC version of the game boasts an uncapped framerate and support for ultra-wide and super ultra-wide resolutions as well as the ability to toggle HUD, motion blur and depth of field. Those playing on console won't need to worry about these pesky specifications but that doesn't mean no limitations. When it comes to resolutions the PS4 version will run at 1080p/30FPS, while the Xbox One caps out at 900p/30FPS. Those on the 4K consoles, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, can look forward to 1080p/60FPS. Cheat codes The Diamond Geezer cheat is just one of the free Rage 2 cheats that will be made available to players. Others include the 'He's on Fire' cheat which sees NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow commentating the game and 'Git Gud' which sees every enemy going down in one hit. In addition, Bethesda has promised more cheats will be dropped into the game on a rotating basis, and additional cheats will be added to the lineup post-launch. But how can you access Rage 2 cheats? According to Bethesda, the Rage 2 Deluxe Edition comes with three cheats right off the bat. But while these cheats will be accessible to anyone with any version of the game, those without the Deluxe Edition may have a bit more legwork to do. "Cheats are given to you by the Wasteland Wizard," senior gameplay programmer Peter Hastings explains on Bethesda's official blog. "He’s a mystical sage with universe-altering powers, who can be found wandering the wasteland." The Wasteland Wizard will sell players cheats for in-game currency (if you can find him), so you don't have to actually pay real-life money for extra cheats. QuakeCon 2018 The QuakeCon extended gameplay trailer gave us a closer look at the obstacles we'll be facing in Rage 2. Set 30 years after the events of Rage, Rage 2 takes place in the aftermath of a global catastrophe which essentially turned Earth into a wasteland. Although the world is beginning to recover, with wildlife slowly making a return, the Authority is using extreme measures to shape the wasteland in the way it sees fit – even if that means taking out non-mutant humans. Alongside the Authority, the wasteland is home to an array of bandits and rebels, such as the hyper-violent Goon Squad and the technologically-advanced Immortal Shrouded. Each faction has its own weapons, settlements, combat styles and vehicles. Some even travel in monstrous convoys - but they're no match for your mortar. Explore jungle, wetlands and desert biomes on your mission to take down the Authority and cause utter chaos. E3 2018 Bethesda's showcase during E3 brought us a little more information about Rage 2 and gave us a good glimpse into how it will play. Players will take up the role of Walker, an orphan of the wasteland fighting to survive. In the gameplay footage we saw a wide open world, a look at some seriously cool off road vehicle and some fast-paced, intense shootouts. The gameplay trailer Our most in depth look at Rage 2 yet has come from the gameplay trailer which was revealed on May 15. This trailer confirms that the game will be released sometime in 2019 and suggests that players will be entering a much more open world than was featured in the original title. The combat looks utterly wild, with big guns and super-fast fluid movement. As far as story is concerned, information is still pretty thin on the ground but we do know there will at least be one. Bethesda says that players will take the role of Walker, “the last Ranger of the wasteland." As Walker "you will tear across an unforgiving wasteland battling sadistic gangs to find the tools and tech needed to crush the oppressive rule of The Authority once and for all.” http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UvEHeaTr4jjJ2KezYmSDd6.jpg The trailer leak After the Walmart leak, Bethesda managed to claw back some control over Rage 2 with its Twitter campaign which teased a formal reveal and trailer. Only to fall foul of another leak. Following the teasing that a trailer for Rage 2 would be released on May 14, Gematsu reported that the trailer had leaked in a YouTube pre-roll advert. The trailer apparently revealed in front of several videos tied to gaming on YouTube and outside of Gematsu’s report, Tweets from Wario64 and others appeared online. The trailer was quickly set to private and anyone that managed to mirror capture the trailer and re-upload it to YouTube has seen their videos taken down. The Twitter captures, however, remain. They show a range of Mad Max-style characters screaming, shooting and lifting weights while plumes of neon smoke billow in the background. The Twitter teasing In response to the Walmart leak, Bethesda did the right thing. It teased Rage 2 by reviving the Rage Twitter account. And teased Walmart. After picking apart Walmart Canada’s font on the leaked game cover, the account started teasing an announcement and trailer for Monday May 14 through a series of images. Clean up on aisle 6 – Walmart Canada has sprung a big leak The first evidence of Rage 2 emerged from a May 2018 leak on Walmart Canada’s website. The retailer published a list of games, some of which hadn’t been announced, to its website. And one of the games which appeared on this list was Rage 2. Naturally at this point, Rage 2 wasn’t a certainty since the list did have some spurious titles on it – Forza Horizon 5, for example. However, it also appeared alongside some games we both know are coming such as Beyond Good and Evil 2 and The Last of Us 2, as well as games that haven’t been announced but seem likely such as Gears of War 5 and Splinter Cell. (Image credits: Bethesda) Rage 2 hands on: making the madcap shooter more explosive than everhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/pelF4bqz6JY

Rage 2 may not be launching until May 14 but Bethesda has already revealed a roadmap detailing post-release plans for the game from its release until the end of 2019. Even the most chaotic game worlds need a well-organised plan to thrive. In a blog post on the Bethesda site, the publisher offered fans a brief overview of the plans to keep them entertained with promises of new vehicles, enemies, community challenges and expansions among other things. From Rage 2's launch in May Bethesda will start rolling out community challenges and world events, while June and July will see bigger additions like brand new vehicles and some fresh weapon skins. The year aheadIn August things start getting serious as you'll see the launch of the first “major” expansion: Rise of the Ghosts. This will introduce a new region and storyline to the game as well as more new weapons, vehicles and abilities. September until December is still fairly vague at the moment. However, plans are in place and players can expect a second significant expansion in November, with yet another new story and areas to explore. Bethesda has teased that it will be revealing more about this expansion soon. Understandably, Bethesda probably wants to build excitement for the first major expansion before it starts the hype for the second. In our hands on experience with Rage 2 earlier this year we called the game “ambitious” and found ourselves “anxious to try more”. We don't have much longer to wait; Rage 2 will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC from May 14. Read all the latest and greatest Rage 2 newshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/70CdqHYzOiA

So can Manchester City do it? The 2018/19 Premier League title is theirs to lose as they head to Brighton on the last day of the season. A win would seal a second consecutive championship. And you've come to the right place to see how to obtain a legal Brighton vs Man City live stream - regardless of where you are in the world. With an attacking force that includes Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and both Silvas, very few teams on the planet can compete with Manchester City. So it's no surprise that they're still well en route to an epic domestic treble, having already won the EFL Cup and with the FA Cup Final to look forward to next week. Yes, they let the Champions League slip through their fingers, but a win today will crown them Premier League champions once again. It's been a terrible season for Brighton, who will finish just a few points above the Premier League relegation zone. A win here could give Chris Hughton's men a great boost to finish the season and the knowledge that they can have an effect on the destiny of that Premier League trophy. Keep reading to discover all the details you need in order to live stream Brighton vs Man City, regardless of where in the world you are. And to find out how to watch all the games on the last day of this season - including Liverpool's - you should also take a look at our guide on how to live stream Premier League football. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Use a VPN to watch Premier League football from outside your countryIf you're abroad this weekend but still want to watch your home coverage, you'll need a VPN to do so. That's because your normal coverage will be geo-blocked. It's really easy to do and stops you having to tune in to some dodgy stream you've heard about on Reddit. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to stream Brighton vs Man City live in the UK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch Brighton and Man City: US live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch a Premier League live stream in Canadahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to live stream Brighton vs Man City in Australia for FREE!http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch Brighton vs Man City: New Zealand live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to live stream Premier League football in Indiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/jMvFFcxm1Ng

This is a re-published article that we've picked as one of our favorites of the last year from our suite of TechRadar Originals. Speech is a much more natural way of interacting with devices than poking at buttons and screens, and its popularity has exploded in recent years, with voice-enabled digital assistants now integrated into virtually every household device imaginable. That growth has been made possible by the works of companies like XMOS. The name might not be immediately familiar, but if you’ve ever used an Alexa-enabled device then you’ve benefited from its technology. XMOS is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in voice processing. Its algorithms are capable of detecting softly-spoken voice commands from across a room – even in challenging conditions (like rooms with a lot of hard surfaces). So why has voice taken off so rapidly? “I think it makes life easier,” says Alex Craciun, algorithm engineer at XMOS. “You don’t have so many cables and complicated instructions that you have to take care of. You can just give commands and the device tunes itself, or tells you something that you want it to. That’s a lot easier.” “I play IT support to my parents, and we think voice is going to end that, because your technology will tell you how it works,” adds director of corporate marketing Esther Connock. “It won’t need to come with a remote; it won’t need to come with an instruction booklet – you just talk to it in a very natural, conversational way, and that for us democratizes technology because you don’t need to learn how to use it. You don’t need to come at it with knowledge. “So if you think about people with low literacy or low levels of education, suddenly it’s a much more open playing field. Vulnerable sectors of society can use technology and become less isolated. So for us, voice is the most natural thing in the world.” It's good to talkXMOS part of the blossoming tech industry in Bristol emerging from the city’s two universities, which also includes Ultrahaptics (which uses ultrasound to create a sensation of touch in mid-air), Reach Robotics (creator of the Mekamon augmented reality robot) and Graphcore (a spin-off from XMOS). Its speech detection and isolation tech includes beamforming (which tracks a person’s voice as they move around a room and moves the microphone to follow them), acoustic echo cancelation (separating the user’s voice from sound being played by the device itself), deverberation (compensating for echoes), noise suppression, barge-in (which stops audio playback when the device’s wake-word is detected), and fixed or automatic gain control (ensuring all voices in conference calls are heard at the same volume, regardless of how loudly the person is speaking). The company was founded in 2005, built on research from the University of Bristol. “They developed a micro-controller that could do a lot of processing, had a lot of power and capability, and could perform a lot of tasks concurrently,” explains Connock, “so that was hugely exciting.” Apple’s decision to kill off the FireWire port in 2008 opened up the market for USB audio, where XMOS found its niche. The company diversified, working for big players like Harmon Kardon and Yamaha, but also for DJs with their mixing decks, before turning to multi-channel audio. “With a board with a lot of processing power, we could produce something with up to 32 channels of output, so we could get fantastic multi-channel audio,” explains Connock. “And that specialism in sound and audio led us into voice as it started to emerge. One of our clients said, ‘With all your expertise, you should be thinking about microphones and capturing voice.’ And that’s exactly what we did.” For us [voice] democratizes technology because you don’t need to learn how to use itEsther Connock, XMOS In 2017, XMOS gained Amazon certification for its far-field voice interface. “We’re still their only qualified partner with a stereo solution, so for anyone developing TVs and soundbars and set-top boxes and doing work in true stereo, we’re the only provider that can do acoustic cancelation in stereo,” says Connock. “That’s really important to us, and something that we’re focusing heavily on this year at CES. But we’ve also just qualified with Baidu, so that’s very exciting, and we’re doing some work with NTT Docomo as well. We’re expanding across the regions.” Outside the homeXMOS currently specializes in edge-of-room voice applications, but it’s investigating other areas too, including in-car interfaces. “The technology that we’ve been developing over in Boston – sound source separation, which extracts multiple voices in a conversation – works really well for automotive,” says Connock. “So if you can imagine that I can be on the phone to you and I’m driving, it strips out everything that you can hear except for my voice. The kids can be shouting in the back, they can have a film that’s playing, and all you’ll get is my voice.” The company also has an interesting prediction for the future of voice: as a personal assistant (in a flexible, wearable smartphone) that will sit between us and the big companies that currently provide voice recognition services. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V5Foeqm9dfvUDcbtdru8bb.jpg “If I look at Amazon and Google (and to a degree Apple, with Apple music), they have a bias because they’re trying to sell us stuff. And I love Amazon for selling me stuff, but what I don’t want is voice spam, and the minute that starts to happen, people will switch away from voice,” explains Connock. The solution would be a kind of mid-layer that filters out any spam, and points you to the service that has the most relevant content for you (which it will learn based on your preferences). Your digital twinIt’s not just a theory – XMOS is already having conversations to make it happen. “It will happen quickly,” Connock says, “so we are looking at partnering, building, buying to create that ecosystem. So there’s a lot within that – there are lots of people we know operating in that space today. It’s open and it’s ready and we want to be taking advantage of it. It will learn not just my music preferences, but my everything preferencesEsther Connock, XMOS According to Connock, this will result in the creation of a ‘digital twin’ – a term that she admits sounds a bit twee, but is useful. It will learn and adapt to the way you use it. For example, it could learn that you don’t want it to speak to you unless you’ve spoken first. “It will learn not just my music preferences, but my everything preferences. When I want to be disturbed, my friends that I will prioritize talking to – everything.” Naturally speakingHowever, even with a truly personal assistant to filter out any spam, voice recognition still faces some resistance. “When you look at this,” Connock says, picking up her smartphone, “this is always on, it has a camera, it can always hear you, it’s got sensors, it gathers a lot of data, you type everything into it, and because we’re so used to it and so reliant on it, and it’s so close to us, people don’t see this as a privacy issue at all. The field is advancing really, really fast. It could even be tomorrow that something more natural comes up thereAlex Craciun, XMOS “And yet when you put a speaker in the middle of the room, everyone says ‘Oh, it’s listening!’ Well it is, but not as much as [the phone] is!” Connock believes that relevant, trusted content will be the key to voice becoming widely accepted. The moment the industry puts sales ahead of the user’s experience, it will have a problem, so XMOS is making sure it’s on the front foot, and prepared to react in case that happens. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XHoRBAbgRZC3LjL6dZaaeB.jpg There’s also the question of natural speech, as opposed to commands. Alexa Skills are very handy, but they’re not the same as talking to another human. XMOS’s algorithm engineers are working on making the interaction much more organic. “You need to feel like the machine understands your emotions – like it’s frictionless – then it will take off,” says Connock. It might sound like science fiction, but Craciun says it’s closer than we realize. “I think it’s already happening,” she says. “We’re seeing lots of developments from Amazon; every single month there’s something new coming up that you can read about. So the field is advancing really, really fast. 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Well it all comes down to this for Liverpool in this season's Premier League. They've hung in all the way and one last victory against Wolves could make them champions for the first time in almost 30 years. And you're in the right place to get a Liverpool vs Wolves live stream in the Premier League - regardless of where on Earth you are. What a season it's been for Jurgen Klopp's Red army. One league defeat, a Champions League final (including that win on Tuesday against Barcelona), some of the best football being played in the world and yet still they may end the campaign with nothing to show for it. They still need City to trip up today to get a sniff of the Premier League crown. Will the trophy finally return to the Kop? Nothing would please Wolves fans more to scupper Liverpool's chances after a phenomenal first season back in the top flight. They're assured of seventh place, but a win on the last day of the season would cement themselves as potential Premier League big boys. They'll have to stop a determined Mo Salah though - he's back from injury for this one. Keep reading to discover all the details you need in order to live stream Liverpool vs Wolves, regardless of where in the world you are. And to find out how to watch every single league game today, you should also take a look at our guide on how to live stream Premier League football. Bookmark this link to ensure you get a Champions League final live streamhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Use a VPN to watch Premier League football from outside your countryIf you're abroad today but still want to watch your home coverage, you'll need a VPN to do so. That's because your normal coverage will be geo-blocked. It's really easy to do and stops you having to tune in to some dodgy stream you've heard about on Reddit. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to stream Liverpool vs Wolves live in the UK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch Liverpool vs Wolves: US live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch a Premier League live stream in Canadahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to get a Liverpool vs Wolves live stream in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to watch Liverpool vs Wolves: New Zealand live stream http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWQ7UGT97CVJAVBcELPxRQ.jpg How to live stream Premier League football in Indiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/jwyTWcg_j5k

The F1 live stream you've been looking for is no further than a few words away. Now you can enjoy the Spanish Grand Prix in all its Formula 1 glory as the teams take to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix 2019 and this guide shows you exactly how to watch the race from anywhere in the world. The 2019 F1 season is well under way with its fifth race, the Spanish Grand Prix, all set to take place in Barcelona. It's Valtteri Bottas that leads the pack in the drivers championship after his win at Baku. While that puts Mercedes at the top of the constructor standings it does mean Bottas' teammate Lewis Hamilton, who had to settle for second place in Azerbaijan, has been bumped to second place overall now. And it's no different this weekend, as Bottas and Hamilton start at the front row of the grid after dominating practice and qualifying. But the Barcelona circuit is traditionally the race of the season where teams introduce major upgrades, so don't be surprised if we do see some new faces on the podium by the time Sunday is done. You can catch all the Spanish Grand Prix racing action live from anywhere you are, using this guide. Read on to find out how to live stream F1 race. Basketball fan? See how to get an NBA playoffs live stream from anywhereHow to watch the Spanish Grand Prix from outside your countryTo see how you can stream F1 live from the Spanish Grand Prix in the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand, then scroll a little further down this page to see the broadcast options. But if you try and tune in to your native stream from outside your country, you'll quickly discover that it's geo-blocked. Discover how to get an F1 live stream from every single Grand Prix this seasonhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to stream F1 live from Spain in the UK:http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How live stream the Spanish Grand Prix in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the Spanish Grand Prix in the US:Check out the overall best sports streaming sites in the US todayhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch a Spain F1 live stream in the Canada:http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to get an F1 live stream in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/9WYMR5All_w

HTC isn't giving up on its blockchain phone strategy: following on from the Exodus 1 that launched late in 2018, the company has revealed a cheaper version of the phone is going on sale later this year. We don't have many details about the handset yet, but HTC has said the phone will run as a full node – in other words, it will validate and relay Bitcoin transactions, and help keep the blockchain network running. To do that it's going to have to hold the entire Bitcoin blockchain (200GB and growing) and take a performance hit too. The same full node functionality is coming to the Exodus 1 as well, apparently, but that phone will need an SD card. Apple also has new phones comingHTC still has a future in phonesCheck out the HTC 5G hubHTC's Phil Chen told CoinDesk that the aim was to make a blockchain phone that's "a lot cheaper" and "a lot more accessible", and that having the new phone run as a full node is going to be “a really important piece of the pie”. Carry on cryptoThe first HTC Exodus 1 was originally only available to buy via Bitcoin, but eventually went on sale for $699. The Exodus 1s going to retail for around $250-300 (roughly £190-230 or AU$355-430) HTC says. We don't know any details about size, styling or specs at this stage, but no doubt HTC will fill in some of the gaps in the coming months, before the Exodus 1s goes on sale. Back in February, Chen underlined HTC's commitment to these phones in an interview with TechRadar Pro: "We're not riding the wave, we are genuinely authentic in serving and developing for the community in creating the next generation of the internet in a decentralised way." Chen also admitted that the first Exodus was "definitely a 1.0 version", so it's going to be interesting to see the improvements HTC makes with the Exodus 1s. After the death of crypto, is a second HTC Exodus blockchain phone viable?Via Engadget http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ebrsa1Pt61M

The only sure things in life are death, taxes and rising smartphone prices, at least if the past few years are anything to go by. From the likes of the iPhone 4 costing an average of around $500/£500/AU$860 in only 2010, to prices on some phones soaring over $1,900/£1,800/AU$4,500 now with the introduction of newcomers such as the Huawei Mate X and Samsung Galaxy Fold, it can widely be seen that the situation is becoming, on the surface, egregious. But why has this happened? What has caused these changes, and how can we expect things to pan out in future? http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/knDPYJNLM9yXLUDbPvhGxP.jpg The iPhone X is a premium handset. Image credit: TechRadar Supply and demandAccording to Statista.com, throughout 2010 globally, 304.7 million devices classed as ‘smartphones’ were shipped. In 2018, we see that 1.4 billion units found their way around the world, a significant increase in anyone’s books. The downside to manufacturers is of course, that almost everyone to whom an expensive smartphone can be sold now already has one, and is likely planning to hang onto it for at least a while. On top of which, the market is saturated with dozens of different players, both local and international. As such, the game isn’t as lucrative as it once was, so what recourse do publicly-traded manufacturers have to meet the needs of shareholders? Why, price rises of course - as can be seen in the difference between the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X, devices with many similarities but pitched very differently. Jacking up the cost of entry for an iPhone X ensures that each unit sold brings a greater return, a perfect short-term solution with significant long-term implications. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y8qeevhvEfpbKMquVB6k5X.jpg The Samsung Galaxy Fold takes pricing to a new level. Image credit: TechRadar A folding dreamBut it’s not just about companies improving the profit margins of their devices. What do the Galaxy Fold and Mate X have in common beside a high price point? They are both the byproduct of millions spent in R&D. What defines the Huawei P30 Pro? A camera zoom unit created by teams of engineers working near the top of their game. Building a top smartphone in 2019 requires premium materials, precise craftsmanship, a polished software experience and more - the consumer expects everything. And for everything comes a hefty price rise, one which needs to be passed back to Joe Public. That isn’t to mention the essential marketing spend, and a changing global economy. Whether depreciating currencies, trade wars, inflation or otherwise, the costs of development and manufacturing have only risen - and will likely continue to do so at least throughout the near future. An impeccably-made, steel-sided iPhone that feels like jewelry in the hand, with a top-of-the-line OLED screen, an incredible camera and a powerful chipset is a wonderful dream, however it is also an expensive one both for the manufacturer and the consumer. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dXWXZEYRHCEFDE6rNap8MJ.jpg The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a 'budget flagship'. Image credit: TechRadar The shape of the futureSo the price of manufacturing is rising, the global market is shrinking and the fruits of continued R&D spending are becoming less frequent, what does this mean for the average Joe? The saturation of the market has seen a change in the idea of what a ‘smartphone’ is. From being something of a luxury commodity in 2010, personified by the ‘cult’ of the iPhone, now a smartphone is something everyone and their grandmother possesses. They simply aren’t special anymore. And with budget handsets becoming ever better, and budget handset makers becoming ever better at selling them, the reasons for going premium are becoming ever more difficult to articulate. In trying to give people reasons, manufacturers are needing to spend ever more in the hopes of making a phone that stands out, while also offering alternatives for those who will never be convinced. As such, in 2019 we have seen the birth of the folding phone, and the beginning of the ‘budget flagship’, with devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S10e. As more opportunities are seized to define releases by specific price points, so the fragmentation, and commoditization of the smartphone space will continue - like the laptop market from the mid 2000s. And all the while, that top price bracket will continue to rise, into infinity and beyond. Pricing got you down? These are the best budget smartphoneshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/4UT0PbQFJZs

The waiting is over...it's time for MMA fans to turn their attention to the Octagon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. That's where Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade - as well as plenty more UFC stars - will do battle tonight, and you're in the right place to discover how to get a UFC 237 live stream - it doesn't even matter where in the world you are. The UFC's big brawl in Brazil is looking like one not to be missed and the Women's Strawweight title bout is just the tip of the iceberg. A particularly brutal iceberg. One of the key highlights for fans wanting to see a local hero, Anderson Silva is just the ticket. He may be from Sao Paulo, but the former middleweight champion had one of the very longest title reigns in history of UFC, making him a favorite of Brazilians all over the country. He's set to fight Jared Cannonier. And then there's José Aldo fighting Alexander Volkanovski, with the former a three time UFC champion and currently still one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. The Rio crowd will blow the roof off if he wins on the night. And that's all before you even get to Namajunas vs Andrade. Whoever you're cheering on during this weekend's MMA action, we’ll show you how to live stream UFC 237’s main card from anywhere in the world - for US viewers, you should just head straight to ESPN+. Want to watch Major League Baseball, too? Check out our MLB live stream guidehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Live stream UFC from outside your countryWorry not if you're a huge UFC fan but aren't in the US to watch that ESPN+ coverage this weekend. If you find the coverage is geo-blocked, you can try using a VPN to change your IP address to a US server and watch this week's main card just as if you were back at home. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch UFC online in the US exclusively on ESPNGone are the days of watching UFC on cable television as ESPN+ has now secured the rights to show UFC 237 as well as all upcoming UFC Fight Nights. ESPN+ has already made a name for itself by hosting big-ticket tennis, soccer and boxing events. If you don't already have a subscription, then the way to go seems to be a UFC Bundle, costing you $79.99. That won't just buy you the UFC 237 PPV, but you’ll get a year-long subscription to ESPN+ (that would normally cost $60 alone). For those that already have an ESPN+ subscription, you can still buy access to UFC 237 for $59.99. Got your subscription or bundle sorted but find yourself outside the US this weekend? Scroll up the page and take a look at our advice for using a VPN to watch the UFC 237 live stream from outside your country. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg Live stream UFC 237 in the UK http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ZQ--DKR-7gQ

Rad Power Bikes' RadWagon is a beast of a machine, but in a good way. It’s the end product of a business that was started up in Seattle by two childhood friends. Their love of bikes has resulted in a growing company that has its headquarters in the Pacific North West city. Unsurprisingly, however, Rad Power Bikes also has an office in Utrecht, Holland. The European base is an obvious one as Holland is bike central on this side of the pond. It’s also a country where you’ll see all manner of bicycles. But even Dutch people, who think they’ve seen it all when it comes to two-wheelers, do a double-take when they clap eyes on the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon. What we have here, says the company, is an electric cargo bike. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bkaxuqdXfFYrXrwuVoeGYK.jpg 14Ah lithium-ion battery (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) Which is where the 'beast' bit of the equation comes in. Rad Power Bikes says in its promotional blurb that this is a bike that’s designed to replace your car. That’s a bold claim, but in some ways it’s kinda true. The RadWagon boasts a longtail frame, which although being a similar width to a conventional bike, means that it’s able to carry adults, kids and cargo happily, and in equal measure. The other not-so-secret weapon in the specification of the RadWagon is its muscular e-bike credentials. This two-wheeler comes with a beefier battery than you get on a normal e-bike, due in part to the extra weight and load capacity it has to move from A to B. What’s more, once you get on and use it you soon realise that the RadWagon isn’t so much a bicycle as an electric scooter. Yep, it’s got a twist-grip throttle on the handlebars. This allows you to take off and get the wind whistling through your hair without pedalling. It’s a revelation. Serious carrying powerRad Power Bikes' RadWagon falls under the L1e-A electric bike category, which puts it in a very good place. Indeed, the Rad Power Bikes website explains: L1e-A 'powered cycles' are defined as cycles designed to pedal, equipped with an auxiliary propulsion with the primary aim to aid pedaling. The propulsion should be limited at a speed of 25kmph and its maximum continuous rated power should not exceed 1,000W. L1e-A includes two-, three- and four-wheel vehicles. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h5B6Nb4r5iCpzneUC9RN7X.jpg 750W direct drive hub motor (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) So what’s the deal, we wondered, with having what is effectively an electric scooter at your disposal. Does it need a licence? The back end of the frame has a licence plate mounting point, which suggests so, but after checking rules and regulations, we found that the bike doesn't have to be licensed in the UK (where we tested it). That isn’t necessarily the case in other territories, but is surprising when you’ve got a powerful 750W 48V power system at your disposal via a direct drive hub that also benefits from regenerative braking. The boost in power is substantial, as most standard EU-based e-bikes fall into the 250W category. Sure, the RadWagon is bulkier and a lot heavier – over 33kg in fact – but Rad Power Bikes insists that’s because it’s designed to replace your car rather than your road bike. We can actually see their point about its potential for making you decide to leave the car at home. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eeGHbM6B7XScxrMEAkA2bh.jpg 180mm mechanical disc brakes (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) For example, the RadWagon makes it easy to nip to the store, buy a bunch of groceries and load them onto the back of the two-wheeler without breaking into a sweat. And you’ll have done it all in the time that normally you’d still be looking for a parking space in the car. Amazingly, it can also carry an adult and a couple of small children using child seats correctly mounted on the back. Even in its standard guise there is a long wooden flat seat along with twin running boards that allows passengers to climb on board and enjoy the ride. It’s quirky, and it gets heads turning, but the RadWagon is much more capable than those lesser 250W e-machines. In fact, the only real downside is you’ll be held up on your travels as people stop to ask you what it is. A lot of bike for your moneyWe recently got to try a Rad Power Bikes RadWagon, and the giant-sized bike is quite a thing. This substantial two-wheeler costs €1,799 all-in (about $2,000, £1,500, AU$3,000), which seems like a pretty good price, though spare/replacement battery packs are a considerable €599 (about $650, £500, AU$1,000) should you ever need one. Nevertheless, you certainly get a lot for your money because the bike sports a strong design, good build quality and lots of quality components. The chainset, for example, is Shimano and that means you get silky smooth gear changes and dependability. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/22Xumg5PgMhJtymxwwFXr5.jpg Kenda K-Shield puncture-resistant tires (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) Other areas, like the beefy road tires with their K-Shield puncture-resistant linings that are made to handle heavy-duty scenarios add another level of comfort, while the front and rear disc brakes are great at stopping you and your weighty cargo. Handy when you’ve got a couple of kids and a bunch of shopping on board, for sure. Even the saddle is kind to your behind if you’re on the bike for any amount of time, while the overall riding position is upright, relaxed and really very enjoyable. There’s some work to be done when the bike arrives however. While most of it is assembled, you’ll need to use the supplied toolkit to adjust the handlebars, add the pedals and also the running boards. You also need to put the front mudguard and headlight into position, and make all the other usual adjustments to ensure the ride height is right and so on. The front wheel, incidentally, is of the quick-release variety. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PKRBTnUPwHhWbW8eqg8xZC.jpg Integrated tail light with brake lights (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) Oh, and there’s also a neat feature in the shape of the deflopilator spring. This is basically a spring that runs between the frame and the forks. It makes sense as cargo bikes carry heavier loads and the deflopilator stops your front wheel from turning too far and running out from underneath you if you’re stopped or are parking it up. The double stand is another neat touch that means that bike really is secure when this has been dropped down. Another cool feature are the lights, with an LED rear brake strip that illuminates when you pull on either brake leaver. Brake lights on a pushbike! Range and chargingPowering up the bike is easy enough, after you’ve charged the frame-mounted battery via the mains. You turn a key on the battery pack and then start the handlebar-mounted LCD display. This shows your speed, watts and there’s an odometer too so you can keep track of your mileage. Power is shown with a bar/block design. Rad Power Bikes reckons you can expect between 40 and 72km on a charge, although that depends what you’re hauling around and which mode you’re in. Eco is obviously the way to go if you want ultimate battery economy. You even get USB power charging for good measure. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vgE5ssfGXVEjzTfDXua8qK.jpg Long tail rear cargo rack (Image credit: Rad Power Bikes) Don’t forget that the RadWagon is a regular bike too, so that seven-speed Shimano Acera drivetrain lets you do plain old pedalling if you prefer. That in itself is a good workout as you notice the extra weight of the bike. One thing you do notice is the length of the chain, which is lengthier than on a normal bike due to the long-wheelbase frame. We did wonder if this would be prone to stretching over time, although it’s too early to say. As for recharging, the battery took on average around five or six hours to get back to 100%. Overall, we found the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon to be a great little (or should that be big) bike. While we got the impression that some of the component parts had been sourced from cheaper outlets in China, the overall feel is that this is a decent quality cargo bike. The price certainly reflects that. It’s a lot of fun too, handles surprisingly well even when you’ve got people or cargo on board and works well as just a pushbike if you’ve managed to drain the battery. The RadWagon also comes in either bright orange or pearl white, and either incarnation is easy to spot, which is another bonus for any bicycle rider. Just be prepared for all the attention you’ll get when you rock up to your local supermarket. Head-to-head: which e-bike should you buy?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/KNLp2Kt88CI

If Monster Hunter World completely passed you by when it released last year, you can make up for lost time by trying it out in a free trial on PS4 right now. From now until May 20, PlayStation 4 owners are able to play through the opening parts of Capcom’s monstrously fun game. If you access the trial you’ll get to experience two of the five locations from the full game: Wildspire Waste and the Ancient Forest. You’ll be able to quest, explore and play online with players who own the full game. If you decide you’d quite like to keep hunting monsters and wish to pick up the full title, any progress you make in the trial will be carried over. Time to slayThis trial is perfectly timed for new players as Capcom has recently unveiled its DLC for Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. If this trailer caught your attention, the free trial is a great way to test out the base game before committing yourself when the expansion releases in September this year. In our review, we gave Monster Hunter World a “Play It Now” recommendation for the “careful refinement” and energy it brings to the classic series. If you start the free trial now, you’ll have a good number of days to see what all the fuss is about. Don't go it alone, use our Monster Hunter survival guide to help you slayhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Doy5KcgUALI

Last week, Anki, creator of adorable robots that are part toy, part virtual assistant and part pet, went out of business. “It is with a heavy heart to inform you that Anki has ceased product development and we are no longer manufacturing robots,” the company said in a statement, which promised to help owners keep enjoying their little mechanical pals for as long as possible. So what went wrong? Why did Anki – a company that had attracted a huge amount of funding and interest in its earlier days – find itself so strapped for cash that it had to pull the plug? Why aren’t we welcoming little bots into our lives? http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s7u7V36wRR3yUJUikGGWAm.jpg Vector's expressions were designed by a professional character artist (Image credit: Anki) They're too expensiveRobot vacuum cleaners are one thing – we might feel a little affection towards them, but they’re very utilitarian. When it comes to robots for fun and companionship, we’re much more hesitant. One of the simplest explanations is cost: robots of any sort don’t come cheap, and that’s a big problem if your machine is seen as a toy with a limited shelf-life. Why pay over $100 for something that’ll be gathering dust on a shelf in a few months’ time. Mekamon, by Reach Robotics, is an augmented reality battle-bot that retails for a cool $250/£250 (about AU$350). Today it can be found strutting around Apple stores, demonstrating the iPhone’s augmented reality chops, but getting the first units off the production line was a long, hard, expensive process. After receiving a small dose of startup funding, the young company’s founders and one employee spent six months in constant crunch mode, working for 18 hours a day in San Diego and barely seeing the sun. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TEmzGfyJmt5b2PKr5tK84L.jpg Reach Robotics, creator of Mekamon, has committed to supporting all previous versions of its robot so they don't become obsolete (Image credit: Reach Robotics) “I was trying to go surfing and I went once, in the end,” chief operating officer John Rees told TechRadar when we visited the company last year. “San Diego’s a cracking spot for that, and I managed to get there once. That’s life as a startup, though.” Once the company was ready to start actually making bots, the hard graft continued, and the founders spent a week at the production line making the first 20 by hand. Heartbreakingly, many of those early models then had to be tested to destruction to make sure they were safe to sell. To justify its price to potential owners, Reach is thinking long-term. Although Mekamon is now in its second iteration, the company plans to continue supporting all its legacy bots. If you buy one of its charming spiders today, it won’t become obsolete when the next model hits the shelves. The company also keeps its bots updated with new modes and games in its mobile app, meaning they keep growing and improving over time. They'll soon be outdatedColorado-based robot-maker Sphero found its bots lacking the long-term appeal to justify their price, which resulted in it backing away from a seemingly lucrative licensing deal with Disney. Although bots like the iPhone-operated BB-8 and Lightning McQueen sold well when their associated films were still showing in theaters, interest soon tailed off and sales dropped. As a result, Sphero decided to move its attention to its own educational bots, which are designed with schools in mind and won’t date like a product tied to a movie. It was a bold move, but one that seems to have paid off. “We at Sphero are in a unique position since we are a category leader in this space and already partner with more than 40,000 teachers across all subjects at 20,000 schools,” the company told TechRadar in a statement. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97bc298a57b59813932fc3d43186cccb.jpg Despite their short-term popularity, Sphero decided to move away from licensed robots to develop its own educational bots (Image credit: Sphero) “To date, more than 1.4 million students have been positively impacted through Sphero Edu and our work to educate kids surrounding technology and computer science. We have an entire team dedicated to working with teachers and administrators in order to bring Sphero into the classroom.” By thinking big and making sure that Sphero is about more than just the hardware, it was able to offer schools and parents something that will stay useful for years to come. We don't trust themAnother reason we’re hesitant to allow robots to trundle across our floors and interact with our kids is safety. Almost all bots you can buy today are voice-activated, and most are internet-connected too, which means they could potentially be compromised. A couple of years ago, TechRadar attended a demo of the Bitdefender Box hardware firewall, where the company demonstrated just how easy it is to take control of a smart device that’s not properly secured. Hard-coded admin logins, firmware that’s impossible to update, and unpatched vulnerabilities in cheap hardware mean a complete stranger can take control of a shoddily made device with just a few clicks and keystrokes. It’s no wonder Christmas each year sees a raft of headlines about the risks of handing your child what’s essentially a cuddly webcam. Companies like Anki, Sphero and Reach take their responsibilities seriously and take every precaution, but it’s going to be a worry at the back of parents’ minds when they’re filling their virtual carts. They aren't useful enoughScience fiction often presents robots as companions, but they always serve a practical purpose as well – R2-D2 is a stocky little engineering bot, Wall-E picks up trash and the Terminator, er, terminates. Anki’s bots do a tremendous amount – particularly Vector, which can answer questions, tell you the weather, play games and recognize its owner’s face, all while joyfully roaming across the floor. A recent update also blessed it with Amazon Alexa support, granting it control over all your smart home devices. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9G6gM3eqHkdH7pswWBwT5L.jpg It's the useful but mundane robots that seem to have made themselves comfortable in our houses and apartments (Image credit: iRobot) Unfortunately, apart from smiling at you and whizzing around your feet, most of that can also be accomplished by an Amazon Echo Dot. The robots that are more widely accepted tend to be those that take the strain out of everyday chores – bots for vacuuming, mopping and cleaning windows. Perhaps if Cozmo and Vector had been able to clean the floor while they whizzed across them, more people might have been willing to adopt them – especially if they did it with a cheeky smile. Hug me, Dave: are robot pets and companions useful, or just sad gimmickshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/BEsYjohRwGM

Nintendo has finally (finally!) announced the next generation of Pokémon games coming to Nintendo Switch: Pokémon Sword and Shield. Using Nintendo's favored method of new game announcements – Direct presentations – The Pokémon Company has now released a brief trailer giving a quick look at the new Pokémon games. With a release date set for late 2019, there are only months to go before Pokémon fans get another fix on their Switch consoles. 2018's Pokémon Let's Go: Pikachu and Eevee games acted as a sort of reboot of the original Red and Blue titles for the Nintendo Gameboy, and for many didn't count as a 'core' Pokémon experience. Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first mainline Pokémon games to come to Nintendo Switch, and expectations will be high. So what do we know, and what are we hoping to see when Pokémon Sword and Shield launch this year? Read on to find out. [Update: Nintendo has announced the time and date of its E3 2019 livestream. This could be the perfect time for Game Freak to reveal more about Pokémon Sword and Shield.] Best Nintendo Switch games: all the must-have titles for your consoleCut to the chaseWhat is it? The eighth-generation of Pokémon gamesWhen can I play it? It'll be late 2019What can I play it on? Nintendo Switchhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ay3Jp2FXHk5bW6F7ENYdaU.jpg Image credit: Nintendo Pokémon Sword and Shield: release dateNot long to wait now... The Pokémon Direct confirmed the late 2019 release date we heard from the official Pokémon Twitter account last year. Given the usual releases of mainline Pokémon games, we expect to see Sword and Shield land in mid-November, just in time for the holiday season. Pokémon Sword and Shield: trailersThe presentation doesn't give too much away, but you can see the first glimpse of the environments and art style in the trailer below – without any in-game footage. You also get a first look at three new starter Pokémon: the fire-rabbit Scorbunny, twig-monkey Grookey, and a sad-looking tadpole (sadpole?) called Sobble. Pokémon Switch news and rumorsNintendo E3 2019 Direct announced E3 2019 is fast approaching and Nintendo has now confirmed the time and date it will be streaming its Nintendo Direct. The video will go live on Tuesday June 11 at 5pm BST/ 9am PT/ 12pm ET. Nintendo has also confirmed that it will be bringing back its Treehouse livestreams which will go live each day of the show, showing off gameplay from upcoming releases. Nintendo hasn't released any kind of schedule for either its Direct stream or its Treehouse streams so there's no guarantee of what will appear, but naturally we're hoping that Pokémon Sword and Shield will emerge from the tall grass at some point. The Treehouse livestreams especially would be a fantastic place for Game Freak to show off a little more of the new Pokémon region and how we'll be playing in it live on Switch. Made for handheld While the Pokémon Let's Go games were developed with TV mode in mind, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that Pokémon Sword and Shield will "emphasize the fun of playing Nintendo Switch in handheld mode." Furukawa made the comments during Nintendo's March 2019 Financial Results Briefing (via Nintendo Life). Gym Masters As spotted by We Got This Covered, a (now removed) tweet by Nintendo of America suggests Pokemon Sword and Shield will see Gym Leaders replaced by Gym Masters. The tweet was accompanied with images showing in-game soccer stadiums, suggesting these will serve as gyms. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/froWmfBWwoBdNmpvwSM6bU.jpg Image credit: Nintendo A whole new world We know the game is set in a brand new region of Galar, rather than a rehash of Kanto or a previously visited territory. Galar seems to be loosely inspired by England's cities and countryside, with rolling hills and brickwork cities to explore. The trailer also showed glimpses of jewel-encrusted mines and what might even be a football stadium (see the kit below), though we're waiting to see whether competing in a Pokémon-themed Football World Cup will be possible for players. Brand new Pokémon Yup, this is a new generation of Pokémon, meaning you'll be seeing a lot of new faces – as well as a lot of old ones. The trailer gave us a mix of familiar Pokémon like Pikachu and Hoothoot along the new starters, and we're hoping Game Freak manage to keep the new designs interesting (no ice cream or candelabra Pokémon, please.) Modern to the core Sword and Shield look to retain the look and 3D animation style of the Pokeémon Let's Go games that launched on Nintendo Switch last year. Pokémon games haven't been flat 2D games in years, and has increasingly been moving towards full-size avatars and 3D environments. Some may miss the old-school pixel charm of the earlier games – and find the 3D creature models a bit bland – but for better or worse this is what we're getting. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iTkfoT33kcvyCCpSQ2Tze8.jpg Image credit: Nintendo A fully-fledged Pokémon game After the release of the simplified Pokémon Let's Go titles, there had been concern amongst fans that the 2019 RPG wouldn't offer the full gameplay experience they came to expect from mainline Pokémon games. Head of the Pokémon Company Tzunekazu Ishihara assuaged these concerns in an interview with Famitsu magazine (via Siliconera). According to Ishihara, the 2018 Pokémon release will be a "completely different game" to Pokémon Let's Go. "It's is not an entry game," he says, "but a game that we want long term fans of the Pokémon series to look forward to." Unlike the Let's Go games, it looks like Sword and Shield will be maintaining the random encounters so core to the usual series' gameplay, for example. We don't have much to go on aside from the recent trailer, though with a 2019 release we're sure to see more of the titles at E3 2019 in June. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NnLPe4q8F8zTy9hYLiBeaU.jpg Image credit: Nintendo Swords and shields The Sword and Shield titles seem out of character for a series used to using colors and letters to list its titles. The England-setting is curious given the titles, though. Our instinct says we could see a spin on Arthurian legend, maybe with players facing off against the Knights of the Round Table? It certainly wouldn't be the most far-fetched thing we've seen in a Pokemon game. We also wouldn't be surprised if the game's legendaries were based off the two wolves forming part of the Sword and Shield logos... Pokémon Stars what? What still confuses us is that we've been waiting for the long-rumored Pokémon Stars game for over two years now, after a 2016 report published by Eurogamer. published a report in late 2016 that said multiple sources had confirmed a new version of Pokémon Sun and Moon was being developed for the Switch under the code named Pokémon Stars. While it never materialized, 'Stars' could well have been a code-name for what eventually became the Let's Go games, or could still prove a Switch port for the Sun and Moon games. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mdao58yvS33bDbwobP9amK.jpg Pokemon Sun and Moon on 3DS (Image credit: Nintendo) Pokémon Sword and Shield: what we want to seeThat's everything we know. Now let's get into the things we'd love to see from the rumored game. Better graphics and animations Game Freak pushed the Nintendo 3DS to its absolute limits with Pokémon Sun and Moon (to the point where 3D support had to be removed). That means Game Freak is ready to move beyond the limitations of the 3DS and we’d fully expect to see graphical advancements in the Nintendo Switch version. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QQAaqGjvcZTpozroDFcGe8.jpg Image credit: Nintendo The graphics and animations in Sun and Moon were already excellent, definitely the best we’ve seen so far from a Pokémon game, but moving to Nintendo Switch could very well allow for sharper character and environment models and much more expressive character faces. Integration with Let's Go, obviously As the only other Pokémon games to have come to the Switch, the ability to trade and battle with Pokémon Let's Go games is an obvious feature to include in the new games. Being able to bring new eighth-generation Pokemon to the Let's Go Kanto region, too, would be a neat perk if Game Freak allowed it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZMrBWddTQgBjF4Pcg7peaU.jpg Image credit: Nintendo More motion controls The Let's Go games put the Joy-Con controller's motion controls to use for throwing Poke-balls, though we could imagine some other fun uses for Pokémon mini-games. Boxing with a Hitmonchan? Steering a surfing Lapras? Fishing on the Galar shoreline? Just give us things to do. Amiibo Support We want Pokémon Amiibo support. There, we said it. Though Pokken tournament and Detective Pikachu have Amiibo figurines, we want to see even more introduced for the brand new mainline Pokémon game. Whether they unlock new accessories for mini games, new items of clothing, or new moves, we just know these will be highly collectible and probably adorable. We wonder where Pokémon Switch will land on our picks of the best Pokémon gameshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/I8suyGhyxr4

It's quite the weekend for iPhone 2019 rumors it seems – as well as revealing camera and charging upgrades to the next batch of Apple phones, inside sources have also hinted at new colors coming to the phone set to replace the iPhone XR. This time it's Japanese blog Mac Otakara passing on the leaked info, and the gist is that green and lavender colors are going to be among the six available when the iPhone XR 2 arrives in September. Two colors make way for the new shades: coral and blue. White, black, yellow and red will remain available, apparently, just like they have been with the current iPhone XR. The Google Pixel 3a is easier to fixDark mode is coming to Android QCheck out our iPhone XR reviewAnother tidbit offered up by Mac Otakara focuses on the silicone cases coming with the premium iPhones this year – white, black, spearmint, yellow, red and lilac are the colors said to be on the table. Upgrades are comingColors aside, we've already heard plenty of leaks and predictions around what Apple might do with the follow-up to the iPhone XR (we're still not sure on the naming scheme is going to go with, by the way). With the successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max apparently getting triple-lens rear camera upgrades, the new and improved iPhone XR is being tipped to get an extra lens on its camera too – which would make it a dual-lens snapper. That should mean it's capable of taking proper portrait photos and matching the 2x optical zoom already available on the more expensive phones, but we'll have to wait until September to know for sure. Internal antenna upgrades and an in-screen fingerprint sensor have also been mentioned, though Apple will presumably again want to differentiate between the top-level iPhones and the more affordable third model again. Leaked case dummies give us another look at the iPhone 11 modelsVia AppleInsider http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JAVcX_4lBO4

The moment is here - the European Rugby Champions Cup final, aka the Heineken Champions Cup final, which sees Ireland's Leinster take on England's Saracens in a final that could make the Irish club champions for a record fifth time. And you can live stream Leinster vs Saracens - regardless of where in the world you are. This is the tournament that puts the top European rugby clubs against each other for glory. This year Ireland's Leinster and England's Saracens have qualified for the final after another gruelling campaign. Leinster have won the cup for four years now, a record only it and Toulouse have managed. So if Leinster can best Saracens in this year's final that will put the team as the sole record holder that has managed five victories. Saracens won back-to-back trophies in 2016 and 2017 before losing to the Irish giants last year. This will be a chance to reclaim the silverware. So this game should be a great one with both Saracens and Leinster performing powerfully at the moment and eager to win this year. To watch all the European Champions Cup action read on to find out how you can enjoy the final where you are, wherever that may be. Live stream Leinster vs Saracens in the European Rugby Champions Cup final with our guide. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final for free in the UKThere's fantastic news for rugby fans in the UK...you can watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final from the comfort of your home this year with free-to-air coverage from Channel 4 (also being shown on BT Sport 2 if you prefer the paid-for channel's coverage). That means you can also enjoy it wherever you are using their apps - All 4 and BT Sport - for smartphone, tablet and laptop viewing. Don't worry if you're away during the game and discover that the streaming is geo-blocked you can still watch using a handy VPN. It's really straightforward to do so in three very easy steps: Want to watch the Spanish Grand Prix? See how to get an F1 live streamUsing the best VPN is obviously only OK if you don't breach the Ts&Cs of your country's broadcaster. But it's worth noting that it isn't just open to UK rugby fans. If you're from somewhere else, happen to be abroad this weekend and still want to catch your domestic coverage of the big Leinster vs Saracens final, then the same process applies to you. In the US, Canada or Down Under and want to catch the game? We have some key information for you, too. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final: US streamThe European Rugby Champions Cup final will be streamed online via NBC Sports Gold which you can watch online at the NBC Sports Gold page here. You will need to have access to that via either NBC, NBCSN or NBC Sports Gold. Either way, you'll need your cable details handy. Not got cable? There are plenty of over-the-top TV streaming services you can use instead - loads of which come with a completely free trial. A couple of great examples are Sling or Fubo. Out of the US today? Then grab a VPN, follow the instructions above and you'll be watching the rugby in no time. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final: Canada streamThe European Rugby Champions Cup final will be streamed online via the growing sports streaming site DAZN. DAZN has become the go-to service for loads of events in Canada including boxing, soccer and all this year's Six Nations rugby games. Signing up to DAZN costs $20 per month or $150 for an entire year. But the great thing is that you can also give it a whirl with a 30-day money back guarantee - perfect if you fancy Leinster vs Saracens but don't want to pay for the privilege. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final: Australia streamFor Australia the European Rugby Champions Cup final will be streamed online via Rugby Pass which you can watch online at the Rugby Pass page here. Although getting a Leinster vs Saracens live stream involves either a really long night or super early morning. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/4zmtB_4Vkqc

In the world of SIM only deals, competition is fierce. To succeed, the best of the best will offer options around cashback, unlimited data, the cheapest price, or in the case of Smarty, a completely free month on your SIM. Now, you might be thinking, paying absolutely nothing for your first month sounds suspicious...what's the catch? There is no catch, exclusively for TechRadar readers, you simply buy one month and the second will cost you nothing, pretty great right? The even better news is that Smarty Mobile is flexible with it's plans. That means you can sign up for just 1 month if you want to, giving you a 2 month SIM only plan from as little as £3.12, an unbeatable price. Decide to stay longer than 2 months and you'll still get your free month but also get to enjoy Smarty's money back on unused data scheme (explained below), bringing even more affordability to this offer. You can see each Smarty package below, each at a different price and data point. If you would rather go for something different, more data perhaps? then you can find all of the options on our SIM only deals page. Smarty's SIM only deals in full:1GB data, unlimited calls and texts - £6.25 per month2GB data, unlimited calls and texts - £7.50 per month4GB data, unlimited calls and texts - £10 per month8GB data, unlimited calls and texts - £15 per monthUnlimited data, calls and texts - £25 per monthSave on your bills with unused dataOn the merits of the above promotion alone, Smarty is looking like a clever SIMO option at the moment for new and old SIM-free mobiles alike. But its other USP is really worth reminding you about, too. It will give you money off for any data allowance that you don't use in a month. So if you have a month where you hardly use your phone away from the Wi-Fi at all, you may be eligible for money off your next phone bill. The tariffs include a base price of £5 per month which is non-refundable. So whichever plan you go for (other than the basic 1GB or unlimited data options, of course) you will get a discount on your next month by £1.25 per GB you don't use. Worried about reception? Again there's nothing to be afraid of - Smarty piggybacks on the Three network which covers 97% of the UK. Check out this deal at Smarty.co.ukWhat is Smarty? Find out morehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/HLhE7O4u5IM

If Apple launches new iPhones when it normally launches new iPhones – September – then we're just four months away from seeing the 2019 models (which may or may not come with the iPhone 11 label). A new report from Bloomberg spills plenty of detail on what to expect from this year's iPhone refresh, based on talks with inside sources "familiar" with Apple's plans. There's mention of reversible charging, so you'll be able to pop your AirPods (and other gadgets) on the back of the 2019 iPhones to juice them up – something we've already seen on phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10. The new iPhones are getting new antennas5G speeds are coming to AndroidGet some leaked OnePlus Pro 7 benchmarksThe new versions of all three iPhone models – the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR – will gain an extra rear camera lens, Bloomberg says, designed to offer improved zoom and (in the premium model) ultra-wide angle shots. All the upgradesThat's not the only camera upgrade coming though: Apple is apparently working on an "auto-correction feature" to fit people back into a photo if they're accidentally cut out. We're not sure how that would work but it sounds... interesting. Bloomberg also predicts that the new iPhones will come with Apple's as-yet-unannounced A13 processor chip upgrade, which is to be expected, and that the XS and XS Max replacements will be half a millimeter thicker. We've heard some of these rumors before, around reversible charging and extra camera lenses, but the extra corroboration makes us more confident that these changes are indeed in the pipeline. No doubt we'll hear more leaks and predictions around the 2019 iPhones as the launch day nears – here's everything we know about the new models so far. Will iOS 13 mean iPhone 6, iPhone SE and iPhone 5S users will be heartbroken?Via MacRumors http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/dsexQj29roc

The way you behave online is heavily influenced by where you are located and local online alert cues, new research has claimed. A study carried out by a team from the Media Effects Research Laboratory at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications (Penn State) examined four types of online behavior: unethical behavior, ethical behavior, disclosure of financial information and disclosure of personal information. Want a free VPN? Check out our ultimate list of the best free VPN.VPN are not enough to keep yourself secure online. Consider buying an antivirus from our best antivirus list.Last but not least, read this list of the best anti-malware software around.The researchers recruited paid volunteers from Amazon Mechanical Turk to answer a few questions regarding their online behaviors in a coffee shop, a university, an AirBNB and at home. Three other variables included using a VPN (clearly labelled via a VPN icon), a terms and conditions window (as found on most public Wi-Fi) and no cue. Stating the obviousThe results were unsurprising: add a VPN logo or a T&C makes people more likely to disclose information or behave unethically. People are also more likely to behave in public spaces like a cafe. The authors had a few words of advice for VPN providers, some of which have already been implemented. "For example, we suggested that designers could incorporate cues such as, 'Warning: this is a public network,' or 'VPN: anonymous browsing,'" said Maria Molina, one of doctoral candidate in mass communication who worked on the project. "These results indicate a need to leverage the positive heuristics triggered by location, VPN logo and a terms and conditions statement for ethical design practices," added S. Shyam Sundar, James P. Jimirro Professor of Media Effects, who worked the project. Results of the study came only days after NordVPN, a VPN provider, was criticised by the regulator for UK’s advertising industry for producing an advert that, in a nutshell, claimed that public Wi-Fi was inherently insecure. Via: Penn Statehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/fpuikZsOQQs

Don't worry cycling fans...you don't have to wait until the Tour de France to get your fix of top level cycling on the roads and hills of Europe. The Giro d'Italia is here having become one of the most widely anticipated riding events of the year. And with our help, you can get a 2019 Giro d'Italia live stream from absolutely anywhere you are. In its 102nd year, the Giro is still as tough as ever with a mighty 21 stages covering 3,518.5 kilometres in just 23 days of riding. If that doesn't make your knees ache to read, they will at the three time trials, the five high difficulty stages and the mighty summit finishes. Last year saw the UK's Chris Froome (Team Ineos) win the Giro d'Italia with Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) and Miguel Ángel López (Astana) not far behind. It was Froome's climbing wins that set him in good stead for the overall victory after summiting both Zoncolan and the Jafferau as winner. The latter was stunning with a 3-minute lead win after an 80km solo lead. This year has a lot to live up to. Froome will have to fight hard to defend his title against previous champions with the 2017 winner Dumoulin and two-time winner Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida) both back and aiming for the win. Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) is also one to watch as a three stage winner last year. Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) has been doing well at the start of the season so far while Egan Bernal (Ineos) and Mikel (Landa Movistar) are also worth keeping an eye on. So how can you enjoy all the tarmac-eating action? Read on to find out as we tell you the best options to live stream the Giro d'Italia. And the best bit is it's possible to do so absolutely free from some locations. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Get a Giro d'Italia live stream from outside your countryIf you're desperate to watch every stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster Ts&Cs, of course). You may be surprised how simple it is to do. Live stream the Giro d'Italia for freeGood news...the Giro d'Italia is being shown absolutely free of charge. Bad news...that's only the case in Italy. This year the Italian broadcaster Rai is going to share the Giro d'Italia event coverage in Italy for free. It's the only broadcaster we've found that's live streaming all the action without a subscription of some kind. And Rai also has an Android and Apple app for watching on your tablet or phone instead. Yup, that means you can stream all the wheel spinning goodness on whatever device you're using, all on RaiSport +. The catch? Well, all the commentary will be in Italian of course! But below we've listed the major broadcasters in English speaking countries. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to watch the Giro d'Italia: UK live streamFor UK residents the Giro d'Italia will get the Eurosport treatment. That means Eurosport 1, which is available in lots of broadcast and streaming forms, should make watching the racing simple. Eurosport is available with basic Sky TV packages or with a Eurosport Player monthly (£9.99) or annual pass (£39.99). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to watch the Giro d'Italia: Australia live streamThis year all you lucky Australians will get the Eurosport coverage but only if you're a Foxtel subscriber. An HD package that includes sports, drama and entertainment should set you back about AU$58 per month on a one year contract. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the Giro d'Italia: US live streamThe Giro d'Italia 2019 will get coverage on good old Fubo.TV which means you can enjoy the cycling from multiple locations. Fubo is a sports focused streaming TV solution that lets you subscribe for what you want and stop when you're done – ideal for this event. Since this is app powered and delivered over the internet, you can watch it on lots of different devices. including smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs and streaming boxes. That means wherever you are you shouldn't miss the action. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch the Giro d'Italia: Canada live streamCanadians will be able to get in on the Giro d'Italia 2019 action much in the same way as their US neighbours can. That means Fubo.TV access in Canada where the events will be streamed to whatever device you're using. Simples. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/HVCVij2Incg

Announced early in March this year, the Oppo F11 is all set to go on its first sale in India. The phone was announced alongside Oppo F11 Pro which is currently on sale and comes with a pop-up camera. Oppo F11 is the regular model in the series and as such does not have some of the features that are found on the Pro variant. While there is no official word from Oppo about the release date of Oppo F11, a person familiar with the matter revealed to TechRadar India that it is going on sale from May 15, with pre-orders starting from May 13. Oppo F11 will be made available in one variant, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, in green and purple gradient hues. Oppo F11 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at Rs 17,990. Oppo F11 specificationsOPPO F11 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) display with a waterdrop notch design on the front. This gives it a 90.70% screen-to-body ratio and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G72 MP3 as the graphics processor. This is backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, with an option to upgrade storage by upto 256GB via microSD card. The F11 has a dual camera setup on the back which consists of a primary 48MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and supported by PDAF. The secondary 5MP camera is a depth sensor which assists the main 48MP snapper to create pictures with a depth-of-field effect. On the front, there's a single 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture and features like HDR support. Oppo F11 has a 4,020mAh battery with 20W fast charging support courtesy of VOOC 3.0. Also Read: Sacred Games 2 posters and Nat Geo Magazine cover exclusively shot on OnePlus 7 Pro releasedhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/xSQomnOdcRE

Just after Samsung announced a new 64MP camera sensor that could appear in next year's Galaxy S11, hopes of the sensor coming to the Galaxy Note 10 later this year were dashed by a reputable Samsung device leaker. "To be sure, Samsung Note10 will not use 64MP CMOS," Tweeted @UniverseIce, but also noting "This is not necessarily a bad thing." The new 64MP camera sensor appeared alongside a 48MP sensor in a Samsung Newsroom post on May 9, expanding the company's lineup of sensors with 0.8-micron pixels. Both are expected to go into mass production in the latter half of 2019. New camera technology is definitely exciting for anyone on the lookout for the next best camera phone. And, with new Samsung flagships often raising the bar for smartphone cameras, heightened expectations for the Galaxy Note 10 are only natural, especially in the wake of the new sensor news. But, if @UniverseIce is right, which seems plausible, it may not be all the bad for the Galaxy Note 10. See our review of the Huawei P30 Pro and its 40MP cameraThe Galaxy Note 10 may have a big, very fast-charging batteryCheck out our hands-on review of the Galaxy S10 5GBecause megapixels only count for so muchGiven that Samsung itself has said mass production of the 64MP and 48MP sensors isn't expected until the second half of the year, it seems like a stretch to include them in the Galaxy Note 10. With the launch for that phone expected in late summer, the window between mass production of the sensors and launch of the phone would be incredibly small. But, the Galaxy Note 10 camera can be a good one even without the souped-up sensor. For one, megapixels aren't the whole story, as pixel size can play a role in how well a sensor handles low-light photography. The 0.8-micron pixels in these new sensors are smaller than the pixels found in many best-in-class smartphone cameras like the Pixel 3's 12.2MP main camera, which has 1.4-micron pixels. Samsung has done a good job with the 1.22-micron pixels in the Samsung Galaxy S10's main camera, and it can likely pull off something even better with the Galaxy Note 10 without the need for the 64MP sensor. Check out the latest details for Android Qhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/vdj8icqXkpo

The OnePlus 7 Pro is showing its immense power, even if the new Android phone hasn’t officially launched yet. The latest leak for the new OnePlus phone is a pair of GeekBench benchmark scores tweeted by @rquandt, and they’re showing excellent performance, though not quite the best performance of any Android phone. The first benchmark shows a single-core score of 3,384 for the OnePlus 7 Pro's Snapdragon 855 chipset. It also scored 10,494 for the multi-core rating. The second benchmark is higher in both regards, with a 3,517 single-core score and a 10,811 multi-core score. These are undeniably fast scores, and they bode well for the OnePlus 7 Pro positioning itself to be one of the fastest and best phones around. But, they don't earn it the top spot. The OnePlus 7 Pro will have an HDR10+ displayHere's how OnePlus will ensure you get notifications on its new phoneCheck out the latest details for Android QAre benchmarking tests all over the place?The multi-score score these OnePlus 7 Pro models have mustered are very close to the Geekbench scores we got in our tests for Snapdragon 855 chipset in the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus. Both of these phones earned a multi-core score of 11,002, giving them a slight edge over what we're seeing from the OnePlus 7 Pro. That's the front of the pack at present, but that may not be the end of the story. The leaked benchmarks only offer a small sample of the performance the OnePlus 7 Pro will be capable, and they're not official, as the phone hasn't launched yet. As not every phone will score the same, it's possible as more and more OnePlus 7 Pro models get benchmarked, we'll start to see scores that edge out Samsung. In fact, an earlier (though, also unconfirmed) OnePlus 7 Pro benchmarking test was reportedly faster than Samsung’s best performance With the launch of the phone scheduled for May 14 and sales expected shortly after, we won't have to wait long to find out. Here are details on the standard OnePlus 7http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Mz3bY14JKzo

Android Q has a lot of exciting UX additions and improvements, like Dark Mode, but it also has some under-the-hood additions to help usher in the era of 5G phones. Chief among them, we learned at Google IO 2019, are new capabilities for app developers to detect user data download speed and latency, as well as whether their connections are metered by carriers. “[TechRadar saw] a phone running Android Q beta 3 load an 8K video in just over a second.†How does this help? With the massive download speed upgrades promised by 5G – up to 1Gbps, some carriers claim – users will be able to get data far more quickly than before, allowing them to load hours-long HD videos in seconds, for example. At Google IO, Bhavin Rokad, Google’s head of Android Strategy, showed TechRadar a phone running Android Q beta 3 on a local 5G network load an 8K video in just over a second, even after flipping through different time stamps. We saw the device quickly download AR animations, just like we’d seen demonstrated during the keynote. And he explained how the operating system will help developers streamline their apps for 5G. 1. Devs make apps seamless with more dataWith Android Q, developers will have new APIs they can use to more finely detect how much data they can send to a user’s device and how much latency they’re experiencing. The APIs can help devs determine whether their app should load up a small 5MB asset or a massive 100MB on the fly. With more information on connectivity, app devs can make more seamless and immersive experiences, sending assets at the right moments –- something that could improve streaming media in general, but also remove a lot of hiccups in online gaming sessions. 2. Devs could help users consume less data Those APIs will also let apps detect whether a user’s connection is metered – like if their account can only download data up to a cap – and only send large data packages when it’s appropriate (high connection, unlimited data, enough battery, and so on). Think of this like when you’re sending a photo over email or text and you’re asked if you want to send the original file size or one much smaller – but in this case, the app makes that decision for you. While some of these automated choices keep your phone alive longer, others could help limit how much data you consume, which is crucial if you’re reaching the end of your contracted monthly cap. 3. 5G connectivity visibilityAndroid Q will also make it clearer when users are actually connected to a 5G network. This is a pretty straightforward perk, but it bears mentioning given how early we are in the 5G race. And by early, we mean nearly nonexistent. When we tested the first 5G US network in Chicago earlier this year, we couldn’t always tell when we were accessing the then-piecemeal 5G network. It’s not just about getting those high speeds – it’s knowing when you’re getting them so you can comfortably send that big file or play a data-hungry game without wondering about your connection. Carriers, 5G, and the unknownBut the data flow coming to the APIs requires some coordination with carriers, who must agree to pass along this info to developers. Google is still negotiating with carriers to grant this access – not, we understand, because they want to withhold this information, but because they haven’t had a strong motivation to do so. Understandably, users won’t see these 5G features for awhile – especially since the 5G networks themselves have only just started launching in very small areas. The US saw its first network go live in April, and we found it to have erratic coverage in a small area with sometimes-high speeds. US carriers have claimed their networks will start going live and expanding throughout 2019, but we’ll wait to see how much speed and coverage they deliver – and how much they’ll cost. Verizon initially charged $10 extra to access its 5G network, though they’re waiving that cost for now, presumably to encourage adoption (and offset the price of 5G-capable phones). The other question: what kinds of data caps users will have, and how much they’ll have to pay for them. These factors could seriously impact how developers implement these 5G APIs – will they need to limit the size of their assets anyway to make sure users don’t consume too much data, or will users just end up buying bigger data caps? Those unknowns will affect how developers build apps harnessing 5G connectivity, from back-end prioritization to giving users toggle options for controlling their data consumption. But until we know how these networks will function, and how carriers will implement 5G and make it usable to consumers, it’s unclear how developers will harness these Android Q features. Speaking of Google IO 2019, here's our review of the Google Pixel 3a announced at the showhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TsMGJXqw3iM

Google's newest phones just launched this week, and they dramatically undercut the prices of other flagships on our best phones list, including Google's own Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. There are some trade-offs in getting the new Pixel 3a down to $399, but repairability isn't one of them, as the phone earned a 6 out of 10 score from iFixit. The Google Pixel 3a is easy to open, as it uses a spongy material instead of the type of adhesive usually found in premium phones, according to the iFixit team. This allows the screen to come off without even needing to use a heating tool to soften the adhesive. Components that have a tendency to wear out first, like the USB-C port and the 3.5mm headphone jack are also easy to remove and replace. They don't have tricky or permanent wiring. The battery also uses a stretch-release adhesive that allows it to come out easily. See our hands-on review of the Pixel 3aHere are the best Pixel 3a dealsThe new Pixel 3a may be bad news for premium PixelsJust gets betterSure, a 6 out of 10 score isn't perfect, but it's a fair bit better than the 4 out of 10 that the Pixel 3 earned. When considering that Pixel 3a costs much less and still offers a similar-looking design, a decent screen, and a camera experience that's nearly the Pixel 3's equal, the new phone starts to sound like a big winner. The extra repairability means that it has increased longevity, earning it even higher marks for value. It already will get three years of updates, including to Android Q as soon as it's available. The ability to easily replace a tired old battery can ensure it has some extra years of life. Now, the Pixel 3a does have trade-offs, like the lack of water resistance, the weaker Snapdragon 670 chipset, no wireless charging, and a polycarbonate body that won't feel as premium. But, that's not all negative. The polycarbonate body is less likely to shatter if dropped, and will even likely be cheaper to replace than the glass back of the Pixel 3. Shoppers who've been interested in the Pixel phones but have shied away from the price now have just one more reason to set their sights on the Pixel 3a. Via: The Verge Check out everything from Google IO 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/tp2H7m9beEw