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Disney has been planning its new streaming service for years to take on Netflix in the online streaming wars and now the entertainment giant has revealed it has an official launch date in the US: November 12, 2019. The house of Mickey has been teasing us with details of its new streaming platform, called Disney+, for some time now. But only now have we been given some solid details about the kind of content that'll be available, as well as how much it'll cost you to have a library of Star Wars and The Simpsons on tap. We don't know everything about Disney+, the UK launch date is still a mystery, but we do know it'll be a Netflix-style video platform, which will host a huge number of Disney-owned and Disney-produced films and shows – including titles from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars. While Disney has made a pretty penny from licensing out its movies and shows to the likes of Netflix – an agreement shortly coming to an end – it makes a lot of financial sense to bring its IP together and reduce reliance on rival platforms. Read on for all the latest news on Disney+ pricing, subscriptions, and what movies and shows will be available on the service when it launches later this year. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/APFdc7tqVmaKANotVTffdK.jpg Inside Out (Image Credit: Pixar) What is Disney+?Disney+ will be an all-in-one Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars video destination, packing plenty of existing movies and TV shows along with a stack of brand-new content. Disney has been working on the plan for some time now, acquiring a controlling stake in streaming technology provider BAMTech in 2017 following a first investment the previous year. BAMTech spun out from Major League Baseball's streaming efforts and now powers platforms like HBO Now and ESPN+, so it knows a little something about on-demand video traffic. Obviously, Disney has a massive heap of content in its archives: loads of movies, TV series, and cartoons spread across the Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel brands. With Disney's acquisition of Fox now complete, we could also be seeing a host of other franchises – like X-Men or Avatar – come along to the service. Could Apple's streaming service beat Disney to the punch?Disney makes serious money (an estimated $300 million) putting its films and properties on Netflix and other services, but if Disney+ is attractive enough to pull in millions of paying subscribers, then it could yield potentially much more income. And it gives Disney a new, exclusive platform for developing new content, whether it's with existing brands or original properties. The service will launch in the US on November 12, 2019 with an expected (but not yet officially confirmed) UK launch date around the same time or a few months afterwards. This still gives Disney plenty of time to court creators and develop and produce new shows – or at least get the ball rolling. If you're in Australia, it looks like you'll be getting Disney movies and shows on Stan for the time being. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3vAUjsXKwDMM4zoJ3DBqdh.jpg Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Image Credit: Lucasfilm) Disney+ movies, shows and exclusivesStar Wars Disney+ plans to have four to five exclusive TV shows and four to five original movies ready for the late 2019 launch, which means there will be a large amount of fresh content available on day one – including every Disney film ever made. One of most exciting original announcement so far is that of a brand new live-action Star Wars TV series from Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book) who will both write and executive produce the show. We've been waiting for details about it for what feels like years, but the title has finally been revealed as The Mandalorian. For those not in the know, Mandalorians are a race (or is it species?) who live on the planet Mandalore and they're jetpack-toting warriors with a lot of political baggage. Now unless you've watched Star Wars Rebels, the only Mandalorian you're likely to have met before is Boba Fett. But the new series will introduce us to a Mandalorian we've never met before and will follow his (or hers?) adventures throughout the Star Wars universe. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxSdpVXVPLVEBc2DjFYMTf.jpg Diego Luna will reprise his Rogue One character in a new TV series for Disney+ (Image Credit: Lucasfilm) Favreau will also be joined by other great directors, including Star Wars alum Dave Filoni, who’ll direct the first episode, as well as Bryce Dallas Howard, Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) and Deborad Chow (Jessica Jones). It's not the only new Star Wars episodic content that'll be on the service early on, either. Rogue One's Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) will also get his own prequel TV series exploring his life before the events of the 2016 film. At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Disney announced that a new, concluding season of animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars will also be on the service. We have to imagine that the existing episodes, currently on Netflix, will also join the fray. Marvel We'll also get an original Marvel series, separate from the myriad shows already on Netflix and other platforms/channels. There's been rumblings about which Marvel characters might be getting their own shows for some time now, but in April 2019, Disney officially confirmed the characters that'll live on at Disney+ – and therefore might have survived Thanos' snap? Hiddleston-lovers will be happy to hear the first in the new Marvel line-up will be all about Loki, another will follow the story of Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), and another will feature the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). When it comes to old Marvel movie properties, we can expect those to be pulled from Netflix as soon as contracts run out before being moved across to Disney+ when it launches. In an earnings call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger clarified that 2019's Captain Marvel would be the first Disney movie exclusive to the service. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HYdArqVEBYLo7XR3Ubnpk7.jpg Loki (Image Credit: Walt Disney Studios) The Simpsons – and the best of the rest Many additional new shows and TV series have been rumored or reported on, including a new Monsters Inc. project and a fresh take on the once-popular High School Musical franchise. Deadline suggests that projects based on Lady and the Tramp, Don Quixote, Sword and the Stone, and 3 Men and a Baby are in the works, along with other projects titled The Paper Magician, Stargirl, Togo, and Timmy Failure. Deadline also suggests that two films for the service were already in post-production as of February 2018: Magic Camp from director Mark Waters (starring Adam DeVine and Jeffrey Tambor), and Christmas-themed comedy Noelle from Marc Lawrence (featuring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader). That's not to mention the back-catalogue. One of the biggest announcements is that Disney+ will also be the official home of every episode of The Simpsons, which is another property Disney acquired when it bought 20th Century Fox. Little's been said on older content, though we assume there'll be a good share of remastered classics and selected titles from Disney's extensive 95-year history. There'll also be plenty of television programming from the Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. All told, you can expect "thousands of hours" of Disney TV shows and films on the service, including existing content, and that new Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars films will be available to stream at some point following their theatrical releases. Disney+ subscription and pricingRight now, Disney has only released details about US pricing, where the streaming service will cost $6.99 a month. We'll update you as soon as news lands about pricing in other regions. This means it looks like Disney has kept its promise about undercutting Netflix – at least for now. "I can say that our plan on the Disney side is to price this substantially below where Netflix is. That is in part reflective of the fact that it will have substantially less volume," said Robert Iger, The Walt Disney Company's chairman and CEO. "It'll have a lot of high quality [content], because of the brands and the franchises that will be on it that we've talked about. But it'll simply launch with less volume, and the price will reflect that." Iger also suggested that the price could rise gradually over time as the service expands, which is hardly surprising—Netflix's prices have risen alongside its pivot towards original content. If you're in the UK, journalist Tom Butler pointed out on Twitter that you can already get some of the content that's planned for Disney+ on the Disney Life app for £5. But that doesn't include some of the biggest draws of the new streaming platform, like Marvel and Star Wars properties – although it does currently have past seasons of The Clone Wars. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eREeVUQD82LvbgnHeyNnue.jpg Daredevil (Image Credit: Netflix) What will Disney+ be missing?The Disney streaming service won't have content from outside of the Disney ecosystem, as far as we know. That might seem obvious enough, but services like Netflix and Hulu have such diverse offerings because of their wide partnerships and licensing deals. But, of course, Disney has plenty of content to draw from, especially if all Fox content comes onboard as well, but this will still be a very Disney-centric offering. On top of that, there won't be any R-rated or adult-oriented content on the service. That stuff will go to Hulu instead, according to a report from Deadline. Though Disney has now closed its acquisition of Fox, it's unlikely then that the R-rated Deadpool will come to Disney+. Also, the Marvel TV original series on Netflix won't be crossing over to the new Disney+ service – as far as we know. That means the likes of Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones won't be rebooted on Disney+ in their current iterations. They've all been cancelled from further seasons, but we're assuming previous seasons will continue to stay on the Netflix platform. That's not to say Hulu might not pick up these series and run with them, or maybe they'll get a more family-friendly re-imagining for Disney+? http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tm69SCcAChcmcxGyHtdBdM.jpg Moana (Image Credit: Disney) Should I subscribe to Disney's streaming service?We haven't tried the platform ourselves yet, so even though more information is revealed every day, it's hard to make a solid recommendation. But now details have been revealed about pricing, the early signs are certainly promising. Disney plans to tap into its estimable vault of franchises to create exclusive and potentially compelling new content, along with creating a single streaming service for watching all of the latest and greatest movies and TV shows from across the Disney creative ecosystem. It'll have less content than Netflix, but the price is lower – and Disney+ may prove more appealing as an add-on to your current subscriptions, rather than a full-on replacement for Netflix or Hulu. The Disney streaming service won't be as comprehensive or wide-ranging as some rivals, but Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel fans might have trouble resisting some of the original shows and movies coming down the pipeline. We're certainly excited to see what Disney+ has in mind for the live-action Star Wars series, above all, but other projects sound compelling as well. 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O2 is to provide spectrum to a government-funded project investigating 5G-enabled connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies. The mobile operator will make 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz airwaves available to AutoAir, which is conducting testing at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. The spectrum will support an on-site network comprising 59 sites and 89 small cells operated by UK wireless provider DenseAir. As part of the deal, this infrastructure will be integrated into O2’s wider 5G network which will launch in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. EU could approve Wi-Fi for connected carsWhat is 5G? Everything you need to knowWhy industry standards are neededConnected car 5GThe aim of AutoAir is to see how the ultra-low latency and high capacity afforded by 5G networks can be used for applications such as enhanced road safety and traffic flow. Earlier this year, test saw a McLaren sports car transmit 4K video in real time over a 1Gbps connection whilst driving at 160mph. “5G will play a key role in how our country develops over the next few years,” declared Brendan O’Reilly, O2 CTO. “If implemented properly, 5G has the potential to drive economic growth, create jobs and enable a new host of technologies – including self-driving vehicles. That’s why we’re delighted to be supporting the trial activity at Millbrook, alongside ambitious partners who share our vision of building a truly Mobile Britain.” AutoAir is one of several 5G projects to have received funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, each investigating different use cases. DCMS has supplied £1.8 million, bringing the total government funding to £6 million, with industry contributing £4.5 million. “O2’s integration and commercialisation of the 5G network at Millbrook to support both public and private mobile use cases is a world first and will be a reference deployment for the UK mobile industry as it moves to support for 5G applications for Industry 4.0, large enterprise and Government,” said Paul Senior, CEo of Dense Air and chief strategy officer of Airspan Networks. The standards for connected car applications are a contentious issue. The EU wants to approve Wi-Fi first, believing that its wide availability will make the roads safer more quickly than 5G, which will take time to roll out. However, the mobile industry argues that Wi-Fi is an outdated technology and fears that approving wireless before 5G will lead to compatibility issues. Here are the best O2 mobile phone dealshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/xK-Noh55i1c

Gaming peripheral maker Astro has announced a new version of its famous A40 TR Gaming Headset and MixAmp Pro, promising better sound and a few other perks to please competitive and casual gamers alike. Astro claims it upped the audio quality after collaborating with pro gamers to get their input. The new headset packs Astro’s Audio V2 enhancement that will offer “a more balanced signature sound” and improved voice quality, especially for gamers and streamers. Need something new to play? Here are the best PS4 gamesAs well as our list of the best Xbox One gamesPSA: E3 2019 is just a few weeks awayBesides some tweaks to the audio quality, there doesn’t seem to be a huge change to the design of the headset: it’s still open-back with a removable mic and swappable earplates. It's also still compatible with Astro's Mod Kits that exchange the open-back speaker tags for closed-back ones, and add improved noise-cancellation the microphone. If you’re looking to up your game, the newly redesigned MixAmp Pro TR also supports Astro Audio V2, a 20 to 24,000 Hz frequency response and continues to offer the ability to daisy-chain MixAmps and headsets together for team play. Like last generation's model, the A40 will be sold in two configurations – either Xbox One/PC version or a PS4/PC version) for $149.99 (£149, around AU$200). Or you can get it packaged with the MixAmp Pro TR for $249.99 (£249, AU$439). The new A40 Headset and MixAmp are available now on both Astro's US and UK website, and units will begin appearing in stores and online later this month. Don't miss our round-up of the best PC gaming headsets in 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/qrpk5nkRSsM

Acer brought a serious suite of new tools for 'prosumers', with laptops, desktops and monitors geared for professional use, to its annual Next@Acer event in New York City. The new line is called ConceptD and includes even a VR headset designed for digital engineers. The new family of ConceptD machines are designed with a simple aesthetic to be timeless, and the series of laptops could be a boon for on-the-go creatives. The mobile lineup includes three laptops. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/in44PiDXuQhFF4feYKQKEG.jpeg Image Credit: Acer The tech and specsThe ConceptD 9 is the series's premier mobile workstation. The laptop has a 17.3-inch, 4K UHD display built on a hinge that allows it to flip, rotate and extend in a way similar to the Microsoft Surface Studio. That sharp display also sports Pantone validation for color, with 100% coverage of the Adobe RGB colorspace and a Delta E (a professional method of calculating color accuracy) of less than one. The screen, paired with a magnetically-attached Wacom EMR stylus, allows for 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity as well. Powering the whole experience is up to a 9th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, all cooled by Acer's 4th-Gen Aeroblade 3D fans to keep the system cool and noise below 40dB. The ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 5 lack the unique hinge design, opting for a traditional laptop style, but still offer creativity-focused specs. Each has a 15.6-inch 4K UHD display with 100% coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, and a color accuracy of Delta E less than two. The ConceptD 7 offers higher performance on up to a 9th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. The ConceptD 5 steps it down just a little with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics. But, this is also the thinnest and lightest of the bunch at 3.3 pounds (1.5kg) and just 16.9mm thick. The ConceptD 9 will be available in North America in June starting at $4,999 (about £3,830, AU$7,045). Meanwhile, the ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 5 will both launch in April in the US, starting a t $2,299 (about £1,760, AU$3,240) and $1,699 (about £1,300, AU$2,390) respectively. More regional availability will follow at a later time. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPRPCnHAD8Cuf7vnBzzS2C.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Even more pro productsAside from the mobile products, Acer also announced two professional desktops, the ConceptD 500 and ConceptD 900, with the latter powered by dual Intel Xeon Gold processors, up to 192GB of RAM and an Nvidia Quadro RTX 6000 GPU. A new engineering-focused Windows Mixed Reality headset called the ConceptD Ojo is coming as well. And, rounding out the ConceptD lineup, Acer also launched a pair of VESA DisplayHDR 1000-certified monitors with 99% coverage of the Adobe RGB colorspace and color accuracy of Delta E less than one. Pricing and availability details are vague and scarce, but we know that the ConceptD 900 will be available in the US starting this May and in Europe in June for a whopping $19,999 (about £15,340, AU$28,180). The ConceptD 500 will be much more affordable, starting at $1,699 (about £1,300, AU$2,390) when it launches in June in the US, and Europe in July. These are the best mobile workstations we've testedhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ZTE3QVFv4is

Spearheaded by the Acer Predator Helios 700, Acer revealed plenty of new gaming laptops at its annual Next @ Acer event in New York City, backed by the latest Nvidia RTX (and GTX) graphics and Intel 9th-generation processors. The Acer Predator Helios 700 is a desktop replacement with an overclockable 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, up to 64GB RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 – not the Max-Q version. This laptop can support this powerful overclockable hardware, thanks to its unique HyperDrift keyboard. This keyboard is packed with MagForce keys and linear switches, and can slide forward to uncover more ventilation. Coupled with the 4th-generation Aero Blade cooling tech, gamers can push this hardware to the next level. If that desktop replacement is a little too thicc for your blood, Acer also revealed a refresh of the Acer Predator Helios 300, the "#1 gaming notebook." It keeps a similar design to the original, but updates the internals. The Acer Predator Helios 300 features a 144Hz display with a 3ms response time, up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, as much as 32GB of RAM and 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processors. This gaming laptop will also feature the 4th-generation Aero Blade cooling, to push the hardware as far is it will go. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Gc5KLM6q5tggTsjwRgfWk.jpg Image Credit: Acer As for the Intel 9th-generation platform, Intel took the stage and gave some vague details about the next-gen platform. Intel's 9th-generation laptop chips will feature Wi-Fi 6 and Intel Optane Memory support on-board. We're not sure which architecture these chips are based on, but Coffee Lake Refresh is a safe bet. Intel will reveal more details at a later date. The Acer Predator Helios 700 will be available in the US in April and Europe in July, starting at $2,699 (€2,699; about £2,070, AU$3,760). Meanwhile, the Acer Predator Helios 300 will be available in the US in April and Europe in June, starting at $1,199 (€1,499; about £920, AU$1,670). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RhCaRY88BT3LR5PRJnyXUd.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Going NitroAcer didn't stop with its Predator gaming laptops, though – it also revealed two mid-range gaming notebooks that should be much more affordable. This mid-range line is led by the brand-new Acer Nitro 7, a thin-and-light gaming laptop measuring just 19.9mm thin with a 78% screen-to-body ratio. The Nitro 7 is packed with 9th-generation Intel Core processors, the latest Nvidia GTX graphics and a 15.6-inch, 144Hz display with a 3ms response time. Then, there's the Acer Predator Nitro 5, which has been refreshed with new components, including the latest Nvidia GTX graphics and the same 9th-generation Intel Core processors. This will all be behind a 17.3- or- 15.6-inch display with narrow bezels, along with a 144Hz refresh rate and low response time. We're not sure which GTX graphics will be included, but our money would be on a mobile GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650, which appeared in an Acer leak earlier this month. These rumored mid-range mobile chips haven't been announced by Nvidia, but leaked benchmarks are promising. The Acer Nitro 7 should be available right now in the US, and Europe will see it in June, starting at $999 (€1,199; about £770, AU$1,390). The Acer Nitro 5 will be available in the US this April and in Europe this May, starting at $799 (€999; about £610, AU$1,100) Check out our list of the best gaming laptopshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/U8m-HUEhj1U

The US Department of Defense has revealed that Amazon and Microsoft have been chosen to continue competing for the Pentagon's $10bn cloud computing contract. This means that Oracle and IBM are officially out of the running for the Defense Department's Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud (JEDI) contract that is part of the Pentagon's broad modernization effort of its IT systems. Department spokesperson Elissa Smith confirmed that AWS and Microsoft are now the only two companies left in the running for the lucrative JEDI contract in a statement, saying: The battle for the Pentagon’s $10bn cloud contractGoogle withdraws $10bn Pentagon cloud bid amid ethical concernsSatya Nadella defends Microsoft's Pentagon contract“I can confirm that AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft are the companies that met the minimum requirements outlined.” Last year during its request for bidders, the Pentagon said that the contract for cloud computing services could be worth as much as $10bn over a 10-year period. JEDI contractWhen the JEDI contract was first announced, AWS, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle were considered front runners though at the time, AWS was the only company with government approval to handle secret and even top secret data. Due to the size and complexity of the deal, the earliest a contract will be awarded is likely in mid-July. However, there is still an ongoing investigation into Oracle's claims that AWS was given an unfair advantage in the bidding process. Oracle has taken issue with the fact that a former Amazon employee who worked on the JEDI contract recused himself from his position and then later went back to work at AWS. According to Smith though, a department review of the acquisitions process did not uncover any potential ethical violations. Via Reuters Looking to move your data to the cloud? Check out the best cloud storagehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/IXtd9k3Ju24

If you're on the hunt for the best laser printer money can buy, then you've come to the right place, as in this guide we'll look at the very best laser printers of 2019. While many homes and offices go for inkjet printers, there are still plenty of reasons why you'd want a laser printer. While they might be a bit more expensive to buy at first, the best laser printers are actually more economical to run – so they won't be guzzling up ink cartridges like inkjet printers do. The best laser printers are also faster, which makes them the ideal choice for busy offices where lots of people need to print off high volumes of documents. They are quieter than inkjets as well, which is another important consideration. Perhaps best of all, the best laser printers are more affordable and flexible than ever before. This means they make great printers for home use as well as being used in offices. The best laser printers come in every shape and size, and we've listed our top recommendations so that you can find the right laser printer for your home or office. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mDEgZQJKJivFPXkxe9tt5h.jpeg Image Credit: TechRadar With a print speed of 55 pages per minute and room for a whole ream of paper on board, this compact device can keep a large work group printing continuously. The initial cost for a monochrome print-only device might seem high, but this premium machine is actually very economical to run and its consistent print quality justifies the price tag. The intuitive five-inch touchscreen interface will further cut down your operating time. Read the full review: Xerox VersaLink B600DNhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A6g3AWt33rm7bDjUwcu4vA.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar This little grey box can really churn out the pages and despite the size, it will hold a lot of paper too. This makes it ideal for the small office with a high demand for black and white documents. The quality is consistent and the per page print cost is attractive. It’s light on features with no Wi-Fi or a front USB port, but what it does, it does very well. Read the full review: Brother HL-L5100DN http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tcwwCcS2LG2rMqxf8bv4RR.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Kyocera’s hefty print-only device feels well built and it has enough capacity for 500 sheets of paper and large toner cartridges, which makes it suitable for a big workgroup or a busy home office. It prints quickly in duplex mode and runs very quietly too. The display and buttons are rather small, but it is well armed with security features to prevent private documents going astray. Read the full review: Kyocera Ecosys P6230cdn http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/naHQk3CXveJFcCqtsAxCSe.jpeg Image Credit: Oki If you’re looking for a multifunction device that can serve a large workgroup and carry out a variety of print-related tasks, Oki’s multi-talented MFP will not disappoint. It’s not small, but that’s because it is designed to handle A3-size documents and hold up to 400 sheets of paper. You can buy additional modules to hold even more if necessary. It prints quickly and and the large, intuitive touchscreen is designed to save your staff time spent standing beside it. It’s expensive, but if you print a lot and you need all of the features, this MFD will take care of it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GHCz2SfLHvjfmK9AnkW3U5.jpeg Image Credit: Canon Canon’s multifunction laser printer looks well-designed, feels well-built and it performed strongly in our tests. It’s loaded with features for printing securely in a large workgroup or scanning, copying and faxing wirelessly. The large touchscreen control panel also makes accessing all of these functions fairly painless. It prints promptly, if somewhat noisily, and turns out crisp duplex pages on demand. Though the initial cost is high, it comes with enough toner for up to 6,300 mono, or 5,000 colour pages. Read the full review: Canon i-Sensys MF735Cxhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rBborFbpYacVSwZTfszJgL.jpeg Image Credit: Lexmark This unassuming square box provides an affordable means of churning out monochrome pages in a busy small office atmosphere. It can hold 250 sheets of paper and a toner cartridge capable of delivering up to 6,000 printed pages. The included starter cartridge can manage only 700 pages, but by including all of the key features, such a Wi-Fi, duplex printing and robust security at a competitive price, we can strongly recommend it. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W8C5nphJtfzmaeje4GKWpV.png Image Credit: Xerox This high-end print-only device from Xerox is built for the more demanding small to medium business where print speed and paper capacity are key factors. But in addition to printing quickly in duplex mode and holding more than a ream of paper, this machine has strong security features and a particularly sophisticated touchscreen that will save time spent operating it. It is an expensive machine, but the quality here is high and by using high-capacity toner cartridges, the running cost is quite low. Read the full review: Xerox VersaLink C500DNhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AgrqFAWj4CoeRfFKgKr6zi.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Ricoh’s colour printer comes with the essential features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, duplex mode and secure printing built in. It looks a little dated with those wobbly plastic panels and its print speed is somewhat slow compared to other laser printers, but the print quality is particularly pleasing with both mono and colour pages and the price is competitive. Read the full review: Ricoh SP C261DNwhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vj9avmWdAHCmovLuPapHVB.jpeg Image Credit: HP This relatively small all-in-one device by HP packs in a lot of features at a surprisingly low price point. The automatic document feeder can only scan one side at a time, but duplex printing is fast and secure and the inbuilt dual-band Wi-Fi module enables easy wireless printing via AirPrint, or Google Cloud Print. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mB4JYZsHqmtB9gWqPJb29N.jpeg Image Credit: Canon Canon is aiming this entry-level all-in-one laser printer at the home or small office and for the money, it is very well featured. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct make it easy to print from your mobile using HP’s excellent companion app and the automatic document feeder is able to scan both sides of the page. Printing is not especially fast for a laser and the paper tray is limited to 150 sheets, but for its intended application, this do-it-all machine is suitably specified. Check out our list of the best printers, no matter if they are ink jet or laserhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/dHt9vfLFl-8

Working with Microsoft Office files in Google Docs is about to get a whole lot easier as Google has announced that it will soon add native support for Word, Excel and PowerPoint to its online word processor. Up until now, you could view files from Microsoft in Google Docs but had to convert them to Google's format before you would be able to edit, comment or collaborate on them inside its web app. The new feature is rolling out to G Suite users in the next couple of weeks though the company has revealed that regular users will also be receiving the feature as well. In terms of supported file types, Google Docs will support .doc,.docx, and .dot files in Word, .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm and .xlt files in Excel and .ppt, .pptx, .pps and .pot files in PowerPoint. Dropbox now lets you create Google Docs, Sheets and moreSlack joins forces with Microsoft Office 365Create documents instantly with Google's .new domainMicrosoft Office supportVice President of Product Management for G Suite, David Thacker explained how the new functionality will work in a blog post, saying: “People work with all sorts of tools to get work done, which is why we’re making it possible to collaborate in real-time in Microsoft Office, just like you do in G Suite. With Office editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides, you can work on Office files straight from G Suite without having to worry about converting file types—helpful if you interact with external clients, or even internal teams, who use Office.” Thacker also pointed out how users will be able to leverage G Suite's intelligence, for example using AI-powered grammar suggestions, when editing Microsoft Office files in Docs. The news that Google will allow users to work with Microsoft Office files in Docs as well as its recent announcement that Dropbox Business users will be able to edit Docs, Sheets and Slides shows that the company is ready to make its online office suite more open. Via The Verge We've also highlighted the best online collaboration tools as well as the best cloud office suitehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/C38AGwKZneI

When it comes to smartphones, chances are you fall into one of two camps: fans of the Apple iPhone’s iOS operating system or those dedicated to the Android OS used by Samsung (among others). However, in the world of true wireless earbuds, these distinctions aren’t quite as clear, and you may well be considering buying a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds, even if you have an iPhone – and vice versa. Now, that Apple have released an updated version of its true wireless earbuds the Apple AirPods (2019), which come with an optional wireless charging case, it's even more difficult to choose which is the best true wireless earbud model for you. If you’re not sure how to choose between the Apple AirPods (2019) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds, you’ve come to the right place; we've examined the pros and cons of both true wireless earbuds to help you decide which ones will suit you best. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gi8iJHHSWzytzgu8AJiwaG.jpg The Apple AirPods (2019) (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: overviewThere’s no denying that the original Apple AirPods paved the way for true wireless earbuds to become mainstream, and despite being released in 2016, they were still among the best true wireless buds you could buy in 2019 – that is, until the new AirPods (2019) came along. Apple says that the updated buds offer "faster connect times, more talk time, and the convenience of hands-free Siri." It's debatable how much has actually changed since the originals were released, and they certainly aren't the rumored AirPods 2 we were hoping for – we're not expected them to be released until at least 2020 now. The Samsung Galaxy Buds on the other hand were released in February, and as such, are not quite a ubiquitous as the AirPods. Still, they represent a size-able improvement from Samsung’s previous true wireless buds, the Gear IconX. Released alongside the new Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10e, the Galaxy Buds are optimized to work with these handsets, much like the Apple AirPods (2019) are optimized for iPhone, linking strongly to dedicated Siri or Bixby features, for instance – however, both sets of true wireless buds can be used with any smartphone. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cenc6kecPTvac7WSJH3Kea.jpg The Samsung Galaxy Buds (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: price and availabilityThe new Apple AirPods (2019) cost $159/£159/AU$249 with the standard charging case, and $199/£199/AU$319 with the new Wireless Charging Case bundled in. This is the same price as the originals, which are no longer being sold by Apple, but should be available from third-party retailers while stocks last. It's worth keeping an eye out for AirPods deals if you're not interested in the new wireless charging case or marginally faster pairing times, as we've seen some decent reductions since the updated models came out. You can also purchase the wireless charging case separately for $79 / £79 / AU$129, which is good news if you have the original AirPods but want to upgrade your case to one that supports wireless charging, although you might feel it’s a high price to pay for some added convenience. Samsung don't charge you any extra for this convenience, as the Galaxy Buds' wireless charging case comes as standard. The Samsung Galaxy Buds slightly undercut the price of the AirPods (2019) at $149 (£139 / AU$249). So, unless you opt for the AirPods (2019) with the wireless charging case, there’s not a lot in it when it comes to price, and comparing the two probably won’t help you make a decision (unless you really care about that $10 difference.) You can get some of the best true wireless earbuds for less of course; the Optoma NuForce BE Free5 wireless earbuds show just how accessible truly wireless headphones are today, costing $100 (about £75, AU$134). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LqhTMeKsTs8XdHpeyTbgjG.jpg The Apple AirPods (2019) (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: designThe Apple AirPods (2019) have a very distinctive style, which you will probably either love or hate, essentially taking the classic EarPod design cutting the cables, leaving the stem of the bud to hang out of the ear. It’s interesting that Apple hasn’t changed the design of the earbuds themselves in 2019; after all, those stem-like protrusions were widely mocked upon their original release in 2016, and they don't do the headphones any favors in 2019. Like their predecessors, the AirPods (2019) draw battery from a pillbox-like charging case, which features a small LED light on the front, which allows you to check the charge status of the buds. True to that rigid Apple design, you won’t find the convenience of replaceable silicone eartips, and although they felt relatively snug when we tested them, we’d think twice before wearing them while working out. Like we say, it's a 'love it or hate it' kind of design, and if you are a fan of Apple's clean aesthetic, you'll probably like the AirPods (2019). The Samsung Galaxy Buds on the other hand, have a more ‘classic’ true wireless earbud design (if such a thing exists), with all the tech built into their pearlescent housing, unlike the AirPods (2019), which pack all their tech into the stems. Overall the Samsung Galaxy Buds are quite dainty, and feel pretty secure thanks to the inclusion of rubber wingtips. In our opinion, they are the more aesthetically pleasing of the two models, but it really comes down to personal taste. Both earbuds have touch controls, which means you can summon your phone’s respective voice assistant (the AirPods can summon Siri on iPhones, while the Galaxy Buds summon Bixby on compatible Samsung phones), play/pause your music, and answer and end calls. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wdFePnX3Z83BHoxzQYa3rD.jpg The Samsung Galaxy Buds (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: featuresConnectivity has always been a bit of a sticking point when it comes to true wireless earbuds, but both the Apple AirPods (2019)and the Samsung Galaxy Buds pair seamlessly – as long as you’re using a smartphone in the same family. The AirPods (2019) pair even more quickly than their predecessors, thanks to a newly-designed H1 chip which Apple has built specifically for the headphones. If you’re using an iPhone, an option to pair the AirPods (2019) will appear on your phone screen as soon as you open the charging case, as well as the battery status of the AirPods and the charging case. While the Galaxy Buds generally connect very well to Samsung phones, their connectivity seems to vary between different users; multiple writers on the TechRadar team tested the buds, and while some experienced no connection dropouts, others experienced them regularly. Most of the issues with connectivity seems to have been addressed by a software update sent out by Samsung, but as with most true wireless buds, you may experience connection dropouts if you are using them nearby other Bluetooth devices. While Apple AirPods don’t come with their own app, the Samsung Galaxy Buds have the Galaxy Wearables app, which allows you to change the EQ settings, and turn on features like ‘ambient sound’. This lets some environmental noise pass through the earbuds – handy if you’re cycling or running and need to be aware of traffic. This app is only available on Samsung phones so if you want features like this and you have an iPhone, you’re going to be disappointed – aside from easier connectivity, this could be another reason to stick to the AirPods if you have an iPhone, and vice versa if you have a Samsung phone. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3KURnpb4kemu78dBch4bG.jpg The Apple AirPods (2019) (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: battery lifeThe Apple AirPods contain five hours of battery life in the buds themselves, and the charging case offers a further 20 hours of power on top of that. Apple also says that the second-generation model offers “3 hours of talk-time from a single charge”, up from the two hours provided by the originals. The Samsung Galaxy Buds at least beat the AirPods (2019) in this regard, with six hours built into the buds themselves – but the charging case only provides an additional seven hours of battery – a measly amount compared to the AirPods' 20. If you have the original AirPods, you can still buy the case separately and enjoy the benefits of wireless charging. Of course, if you get the AirPods 2 with the wireless charging case, it will cost you around $40 more than if you bought them with the standard charging case. Samsung puts no such premium on its own wireless charging case, which comes with the Galaxy Buds at no extra cost. Both wireless charging cases can be used with a Qi-compatible charging mat, but the Samsung Galaxy Buds have another trick up their sleeve: if you have the Galaxy S10 phone, you can set up two-way wireless charging and place your headphones on the rear of the device to get them charged up as well. It’s smart, and we found it to work seamlessly. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DU2ivRH4bhx6qLEwhfDpxK.jpg The Samsung Galaxy Buds' charging case (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: audio performanceTrue wireless earbuds get a bad rap when it comes to audio performance, but they are getting better all the time – and the AirPods (2019) and Galaxy Buds are good examples of this. In terms of audio quality, the AirPods (2019) have a lively, powerful presentation, although they can sound slightly harsh when it comes to higher-frequency sounds, and they aren’t the bassiest earbuds on the market. If you’re a true bass-head, you might prefer the Galaxy Buds, which have a warmer, and generally more bass-heavy soundstage. Neither of these buds will offer the same kind of audio prowess that a really good pair of over-ear headphones will, but you do get the freedom of wireless connectivity in exchange for a slightly less powerful sound. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cDyvKQPZDtytTeBXiDa8YG.jpg The Apple AirPods (2019) (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirPods (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: verdictIt’s difficult to give a definitive answer to the question of which is the better true wireless earbud. Both the Apple AirPods (2019) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds have plenty of good (and less good) features, and at roughly the same price, there’s not a lot in it. Rather than focussing too much on the hardware (unless you really dislike the hanging stem look of the AirPods), it’s probably best to ask yourself “which ecosystem is best for me?” If you have an iPhone or an iPad, it’s likely that the AirPods (2019) will suit you better than the Galaxy Buds, with hands-free access to Siri and fast connectivity. Likewise, if you consider yourself a Samsung fan, the extra features afforded by the Galaxy Wearables App means that the Galaxy Buds are probably the smarter choice. That’s not to say you can’t use either model with any smartphone you want – you absolutely can, you just might find the buds don’t connect quite as well as if you use them with a device in the same ecosystem. It’s also worth noting that there are lots of other brands making true wireless earbuds these days that may suit you better than either offerings from Apple or Samsung. In fact, our favorite pair of true wireless earbuds are the RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds, which are the same price as the Galaxy Buds, and offer a balanced, detailed sound, and a reliable Bluetooth connection. The best earbuds 2019: the best in-ear headphones you can buyThe cheapest Samsung Galaxy Buds prices, deals and saleshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/JRqX2usnerc

Trying to find an iPhone XS deal that's both affordable (or affordable by Apple's flagship standards) and comes with enough data to get you through each month can be a near impossible challenge. But we think we might of cracked it. We've gone and tracked down a deal on the iPhone XS that isn't just one of the cheapest options on the market, but also comes with a tonne of data, gives you £20 in cashback and is exclusive to TechRadar readers - lucky you. Costing just £49 a month and £85 upfront already makes this the most affordable option on this phone, chuck in that 60GB of data and use the code TECH20AUTO to get £20 cashback and you've got the best iPhone XS deal we've seen in a very long time...possibly ever! Want to find out more? You can see all of the details of this deal down below. Or if you want to compare it to the rest of the market, check out our mobile phone deals page, but when it comes to high-end iPhones, you're going to struggle beating this. This exclusive iPhone XS deal in full:So what's so good about the iPhone XS?There is a good reason for the iPhone XS's lofty price. Extremely powerful and full of features, it's clearly one of the best phones on the market right now, even with competition from the far newer Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 Pro. And Apple's near infinity display (that notch still blocks a full screen) looks amazing. Although it hasn't been hugely improved on from the previous model it's about as high-end a phone as you can get right now and especially for this price. Read our full iPhone XS review. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ysAZuMelhp0

The days of storing family photos in large albums on a shelf may be over but consumers still want to rest easy knowing their precious memories are well safeguarded. Storing your photos online has never been easier and there are plenty of great image hosting services to choose from. However, few have been in business as long as Photobucket which first launched 16 years ago back in 2003. To learn more about Photobucket’s revamped website and its new Member Bill of Rights, TechRadar Pro spoke with the company’s CEO Ted Leonard. 41 tips and tricks to improve your photographyThe quiet revolution that's making your phone smarter than you at photographyHas social media ruined photography?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3nq6xGDBkJvrPAkBc9X63b.jpg As it relates to Photobucket, historically, Photobucket was a free service with supplementary paid offerings. We’re currently shifting to a paid service with a supported free offering. Our free service is still robust and attractive. Our new paid service is also a great value. Our customers seem to understand that we have to make money in order to continue to invest in a reliable and innovative service that meets their growing needs. We see this to be a common trend among internet-based businesses across multiple industries. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/69cvVQSgQMv8tepzArTVFc.jpg Image Credit: Photobucket http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NLTVNcPgigYaYdYR3znnPg.jpg Image Credit: Pixabay http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHffxKMyDzVpthrBs5z6xT.jpg Image Credit: Photobucket We've also highlighted the best image hosting websiteshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/X00fZQ5wA-0

Get the pitchforks ready as we're about to drop an unpopular opinion - refurbished phones are a great way to get a new phone. Before your mind wanders to images of cracked screens and weird marks all over the phone, let us tell you about how going refurb could get you the best Samsung Galaxy S9 deal on the market. After a pretty sudden and expensive price rise on the Samsung Galaxy S9, finding an affordable offer on the once relatively budget device has become a challenge to say the least. That's where this refurbished offer comes in. Costing just £24 a month and a quick £15 upfront payment (with our 10OFF code) this offer undercuts its nearest competition by a massive £174. So how is it so much cheaper? Well because of that taboo word - refurbished. But you really don't have to worry. This device comes from Mobiles.co.uk, a reliable retailer which offers refurbished phone deals with 12 months warranty. Most of the phones they sell refurbished have simply been bought and then returned within the first month. Any that were damaged or faulty have been brought back up to the best state possible, meaning a perfectly working, brand new Samsung Galaxy S9 deal. This super cheap Samsung Galaxy S9 refurb deal:Not quite convinced by refurbished? You can find the best contract options on our mobile phone deals guidehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/mCmrrTIGUOI

Apple’s bid to make its supply chain more environmentally friendly has been boosted by commitments from more suppliers to use renewable energy for production related to the manufacturing of products like the iPhone. The Cupertino-based company has used clean energy to power all of its global facilities for the past year now but is aware that three quarters of its carbon footprint is generated through manufacturing. It has spent $2.5 billion on environmental initiatives that have helped reduce its carbon footprint for three years in a row. Meanwhile, it has set up an online platform that allows suppliers to identify sources of renewable energy around the globe. Qualcomm pays €1.34bn to enforce iPhone baniPhone XR reviewWhy is Apple selling fewer iPhones?Apple renewableThe new signatories to this clean energy pledge include Foxconn, a major manufacturing partner, and will see Apple exceed its target of introducing four gigawatts of renewable energy into its supply chain by 2020. Indeed, it could add an additional gigawatt in that same timeframe. “Every time one of our suppliers joins us in our efforts to address climate change, we move closer to a better future for the next generation,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. “We’ve made it a priority to hold our suppliers accountable to the same environmental standards we observe and hope that our collaboration will show others what is possible. While we are proud of our announcement today, we won’t stop driving change within our industry to support the clean energy transition happening globally.” Apple’s use of renewable energy, and its reduction on the amount of hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing, has seen it score well in Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics. However, it has been criticised for making its devices difficult to repair and therefore reducing their lifespan. A battery replacement programme has gone some way to alleviate these concerns. Here are the best iPhone deals for April 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ov4hpPEJyWE

It is an exciting time in the IoT space. And if we’ve learned one thing, it’s that our only barrier to innovation is our own imagination. In 2018, IoT connected the unexpected – like prosthetic limbs and tectonic plates – to improve daily life with smart solutions. Looking ahead, I believe we’ll see 2019 continue leading and delivering IoT’s potential. But, here’s a look back at a few unexpected things IoT made a bit “smarter”: Empty list1. BeehivesYou better believe IoT connected bees. More specifically, their hives. Using AT&T’s DataFlow capabilities, YHY Group is piloting a solution that tracks a beehive’s humidity levels, temperature and other aspects to ensure optimal hive health. Our capabilities provide a new way to track data for YHY Group and they anticipate continued enhancement of the solution in 2019. 2. Robot couriersLooking for reliable delivery? Call your friendly neighborhood robot. We are providing the connectivity for Marble Robot, who is creating a fleet of robots to deliver groceries and package goods in ultra-urban environments. While still early in overall rollout, these robots securely transport your goods and allow workers to focus on longer distance deliveries. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LmKm8PyhUc8GB42U3GKbA3.jpg Image Credit: Pexels 3. Office furnitureAre you tall and constantly hitting your knee against your desk? Or small and in a never-ending battle with your chair to achieve an optimal height? Well now, whether you’re at your desk or another work station, your office space can be automatically tailored to you. We are helping Herman Miller create smarter workplaces with connected office furniture all around the world. Employees can not only improve their health and posture, but get data on how desks, tables and chairs are used to help organizations maximize their asset usage. 4. Porta pottiesDid you know, one of the biggest deterrents to keeping construction crews staffed are bathrooms? That’s why the AT&T Foundry went to work with a major construction company to develop a battery-powered IoT device that helps ensure the onsite porta potties stay clean. A sensor in the device detects movement inside the restroom – movement means a clean facility, but a hastily slammed door means it’s likely time for maintenance. It’s helping porta potties pass the smell test on a daily basis. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2oFV29272d5w6srsEAT7K6.jpg Image Credit: Pexels 5. Airport luggage dolliesThe holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for airports. And while many travelers don’t think about what happens behind the scenes, a lot goes into ensuring everything runs smoothly. Today, ground handlers drive around the tarmac in search of missing luggage dollies. But, Springshot and AT&T are providing a solution. With the help of our solar-powered devices and Data Flow capabilities, Springshot has deployed a solution that allows airline operators to track utilization and location of dollies, and – more importantly – get travelers’ luggage to their destination. The eventual goal? Provide a one-stop shop for tarmac management. 6. Tectonic platesYes, you read that right. We are making mountains and islands “smarter.” UNAVCO is a non-profit university-governed consortium that uses sensors placed on geologic plates to detect geologic and seismic activity across North America, the Caribbean and South America. Using our global connectivity, UNAVCO’s sensors on geologic plates assist with early earthquake warnings and overall seismic activity research and analysis. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qz7f8CJbWPhZSVLu4rh3mN.jpg Image Credit: Pixabay 7. Snow Removal and Mowing RobotsImagine a world where you don’t have to go outside to shovel the snow from your driveway or mow on a hot summer’s day. That world might be a little further away for consumers, but for commercial customers like property management companies, property owners and schools, that reality is within reach. We provide connectivity for Left Hand Robotics, a company producing autonomous robots. Using advanced GPS technology, the robots follow a pre-determined path to mow or remove snow, and are equipped with sensors to avoid obstacles during operation. The weather outside might be frightful, but these robots won’t think twice about facing the elements. 8. Prosthetic limbsRunning, bathing, dressing, driving – many take for granted how essential mobility is to our everyday lives. Now imagine losing a limb. Those experiencing limb loss face an unfamiliar journey to finding their way to restored mobility. Some who don't know where to begin might not communicate their challenges with their prosthetic clinicians, potentially leading to lack of use of their prosthesis. So AT&T and Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services and solutions, worked side-by-side to prototype the industry’s first standalone, LTE-M network-connected device for prosthetic limbs to improve visibility and communication with patients. This device syncs directly to the cloud via our network, allowing Hanger Clinic, the patient care subsidiary of Hanger, to receive data on patients’ prosthetic usage beyond the clinical setting. Equipped with these insights, clinicians can proactively contact patients to address potential issues impacting prosthesis usage, such as fit and comfort, to in turn increase mobility. And ultimately, they can help patients get back to navigating everyday life and doing what they enjoy. John Vladimir Slamecka, Region President EMEA at AT&T This is everything you need to know about the IoThttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/3ySrAYZiqjU

The history. The drama. The Green Jacket. The 2019 Masters Tournament is here, representing as always the first golf major on the calendar. Augusta National is looking as beautiful as ever and this year;s winner is looking almost impossible to predict. Luckily, it's extremely easy to get a US Masters live stream and from absolutely anywhere you are in the world. Patrick Reed is the defending champion having last year won his first Masters tournament after making a three-foot long, par-saving putt on the final hole to win by just one stroke from countryman Rickie Fowler. Rory McIlroy's rich vein of form has understandably made him most bookmakers' favorite - the Masters is the one major that has so far eluded the 29-year old. Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and 2018's stand-out player Brooks Koepka will also be hoping to challenge. Canadian Corey Conners is now a dark horse after taking home the Valero Texas Open last weekend. And then there's four-time winner Tiger Woods... Below, you'll find our quick and easy guide for how to watch a 2019 Masters live stream online from anywhere in the world. It's extremely easy to do, even if you are away from your home country when it's on and want to tune in to your preferred coverage - it's even FREE in some countries and available to watch free from commercials. See our guide to the best sports streaming sites in 2019How to live stream Masters golf for FREEYour initial go-to option for streaming this year's Masters in the US is an absolute gimme. Simply head to Masters.com, hit the 'Watch' tab and away you go. As well as having all the live action from all four days of play - with a spotlight on featured holes and groups - it also includes footage from the practise range and as many highlights and interviews as you can handle. You'll find that the Masters.com live stream is geo-blocked if you try and access it from outside the country. That's where using a VPN (as explained below) comes in handy, so you can watch it as if you were back in the US. If it's all the bells and whistles of broadcast-quality coverage you need and you're in the US, the alternative is to watch the coverage on ESPN, CBS or a host of cord-cutting options. More on which below. UK and Australian audiences may not have access to that Masters.com stream, but at least you too have some free-to-air coverage to enjoy. The concluding two rounds are on the UK's BBC - which also means no pesky ad breaks - while in Australia the Nine Network has it all live and for free. How to get a Masters live stream from outside your countryTry to live stream Masters golf away from your home country and you'll quickly find that your domestic coverage is geo-blocked. It's frustrating, but not unavoidable. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch a Masters live stream in the USESPN and CBS have the share of the spoils in the US, with the former taking the first two rounds (and par three contest) and CBS with rounds three and four. Note that you will need a US IP address in order to access the above stations or otherwise you won't be able to access the content from abroad - if you want to do so, you'll have to follow our VPN guidelines above and log in with a VPN, choosing a US server location. They aren't you're only option though, with all of the top US-based TV streaming services all providing an alternative. Each one offers a free trial to get you started and has masses of other content and channels for you to enjoy if you subscribe: Hulu with Live TV $40 per month - Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.PlayStation Vue From $45 per month and the ideal choice for PS4 owners thanks to its access to the likes of ESPN, NBC, Fox, Disney and other essential networks. Crank up the price and you can add the likes of Showtime and HBO, too.DirecTV Now $50 per month - DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and for $5 extra you can add the NFL Network.FuboTV $35 for the first month - FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network but does not come with ESPN.YouTubeTV $40 per month - YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to watch the 2019 US Masters: live stream options in the UKIf you're in the UK and want to revel in the glory of the Masters over the pond, then Sky Sports Golf is unsurprisingly the place to go - with the BBC joining the action for the last two rounds for completely commercial-free coverage. But if you don't want to bother yourself with a Sky Sports subscription, there is another way. Now TV may well be a decent fit for you. It costs £14.99 for a week's worth of access. And pretty much every streaming device you can think of has a Now app. If it's Saturday or Sunday that you want to watch the Masters online, then we'd recommend heading over to stream it on TVPlayer.com, which has all the Freeview channels (including BBC One) in one place and a robust, legal stream to watch on. Out of the UK this weekend? Then follow our instructions above to get a VPN and tune into your preferred coverage as if you were back in Blighty. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How watch the 2019 US Masters in Australia for FREE!Great news, Australia. 2019's first major golf tournament is playing on free-to-air television with the Nine Network's Gem channel showing the action. Your other options is to sign up for the fast-emerging Kayo Sports streaming service, which features no lock-in contracts and gives you access to over 50 other sports including the F1, NRL, FA Cup football, NBA playoffs...the list goes on! Not only that, but Kayo is boasting three bonus cameras for every round of the golf, providing more ways to watch - so well worth checking out if you're a golf obsessive that wants the best possible Masters live stream coverage. Kayo Sports Basic Package costs $25 per month and allows users to stream across two devices simultaneously. Alternatively, the service also offers a Kayo Sports Premium Package, which provides three concurrent streams for $35 per month. And don't forget that if you're out of Australia this weekend and are still desperate to tune in to one of the above methods of watching the golf, you'll need a VPN to magically transfer your IP address back to a server in Australia. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to watch the 2019 Masters: live stream in Canadahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/YSxKH3Nu7l4

PC sales have fallen again across the world as users look to more mobile devices, new analyst reports have claimed. The latest quarterly PC global shipment figures from Gartner claim that worldwide PC shipments totaled 58.5 million units in the first quarter of 2019 - a 4.6 percent decline from the same period last year. However the demand for PCs remains strong, Gartner says, with the need for Windows 10-ready devices driving sales to businesses looking to refresh their hardware. The best workstations of 2019The best cheap Chromebook prices and deals in April 2019How to use Windows 10DeclineDespite the overall slowdown, the top three PC vendors actually managed to grow their market shares, which Gartner says is due to scale becoming a bigger factor in industry dynamics. Once again, Lenovo led the way as the world's top PC vendor with 22.5 percent of the total market share, recording a 6.9 percent growth in sales from the same point last year. It was followed by HP at 21.9 percent of the market, recording a 0.8 percent growth from 2018, with Dell rounding out the top three on 17.6 percent and a 1.5 percent market share growth. Apple saw a 2.5 percent decline in shipments year-on-year, but still maintained fourth place overall with 6.8 percent of the market, ahead of Asus and Acer. In contrast, Gartner found that shipments of Google's Chromebook devices (not included in the report) increased by double digits compared with the first quarter of 2018, despite the shortage of entry-level CPUs. In fact, had Gartner's figures included Chromebook shipments, the total worldwide PC market decline would have been only 3.5 percent for the quarter, as schools and universities drive sales for the devices. Best laptop for programming in 2019: top picks for coders, developers and sysadminshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/67Rljz4QsTI

Three UK has confirmed that it is on track to deliver its 5G network in the second half of 2019, and that it has "partnered with Huawei to bring their 5G phone to our customers." The only 5G Huawei phone that's been launched to date is the impressive, foldable Huawei Mate X, so this could be the first confirmation that the carrier will be stocking the handset later this year. Read our in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy S10Samsung Galaxy Note 10: everything you need to knowNeed a new handset? These are the best Android phonesIt won't be cheap though, with Huawei confirming a SIM free price of €2,299 (about £2,000) at the Mate X launch, which will more than likely translate to high up-front and monthly costs on contract. Update: A spokesperson for Three UK has now confirmed to TechRadar that the Huawei Mate X is the 5G handset in question, but if you can't wait a few months for that you can see all the latest pricing in our Three mobile deals guide. 5G progressThree has also confirmed that it will sell the HTC 5G Home Hub when its 5G mobile network launches, which will provide the next generation connectivity to your home. Also, it now has two live 5G test beds in London, one on Oxford Street and the other in Central St Martins, as it continues to test its new network ahead of launch. We're really not far off a 5G launch, and the next few months will be an exciting time as all the UK carriers reveal their 5G plans, handsets and pricing. Read our Huawei Mate X hands on reviewhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/bHgmqYu3h0k

The Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei P30 are hitting store shelves today and to welcome these phones to the market, Samsung has reduced the pricing its Galaxy S10 series. Huawei has priced the P30 Pro at AED 3,399 which is 200 Dirhams cheaper compared to the AED 3,599 launch price of Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. However, Samsung has now dropped the pricing of its flagship phone by 315 Dirhams to AED 3,284 making it cheaper than the Huawei P30 Pro. Keep in mind that the Galaxy S10 Plus comes with 128GB storage vs 256GB storage you get on the Huawei P30 Pro. Samsung has also cut down the price of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e by 315 Dirhams and 210 Dirhams respectively. The new price for the Galaxy S10 is AED 2,884 while the Galaxy S10e now retails for AED 2,489. Both of these are equipped with 128GB storage. The Huawei P30 is selling for AED 2,599 and is also equipped with 128GB storage. Igniting a price warThese new lower prices for the Galaxy S10 certainly make it more lucrative. While Huawei has a clear advantage on the camera with the P30, the Galaxy S10 line-up has better screens and a more matured software platform. With Samsung lowering the price of the Galaxy S10 series within a couple of months of release, we expect Huawei to do the same with the P30 line-up. The price war between the top two phone makers in the world is on. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/jOokPXutdF0

Last year, Domino’s Australia introduced the ability to place an online order for its pizza and other fast food offerings via Amazon Alexa, and now the chain has announced that you’ll be able to do the same with Google Assistant. “Domino’s is proud to be the only quick service restaurant in Australia to use voice technology, like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, for online ordering,” the company extols in its announcement. Save $20 on a Google Home Mini deal today at MobilecitiHow it worksCustomers can now use any of the billion devices that Google Assistant is available on, such as the search giant’s array of smart home speakers, to quickly reorder their last saved order or favourite order. Google Home reviewGoogle Home Mini reviewGoogle Home Max reviewFor this functionality to work, users will need to have an account with Domino’s, specify their preferred payment method, and save their chosen order. Then it’s simply a matter of telling Google Assistant to “ask Domino’s for my last saved order”. The service is intended to help out people who are busy entertaining guests or watching a movie (too busy, presumably, to use the app), and as part of this convenience, customers will also be able to get a ‘status update’ via Google Assistant as well. Google Assistant integration comes to Maps and Messageshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/WeY1oj99xa4

Over the last two years, Facebook has experienced growing criticism concerning how it handles the spread of hate speech and misinformation. While the social media giant has made attempts at managing those issues – and even recently admitted that it's open to putting regulations in place to restrict live streaming on the platform – it is still seemingly struggling to keep on top of the problem. As part of its ongoing efforts, Facebook has today kicked off a huge campaign to regulate the content on its suite of sites, including both Instagram and Messenger. Called ‘Reduce, reform, inform’, the new campaign lists the steps Facebook is taking to “manage problematic content”. This strategy is aimed at “removing content that violates [the company’s] policies, reducing the spread of problematic content that does not violate [Facebook’s] policies, and informing people with additional information so they can choose what to click, read or share”. Insta-vagueWith Instagram part of this campaign, Facebook says that the photo-sharing platform is “working to ensure that the content [recommended] to people is both safe and appropriate for the community”. Instagram has updated its Community Guidelines to reflect the changes, saying it will limit the exposure of posts it considers inappropriate by not recommending them in the Explore or hashtag pages. Unfortunately, Instagram isn’t clearly defining what it deems ‘inappropriate’. According to TechCrunch, the definition includes anything that’s “violent, graphic/shocking, sexually suggestive, misinformation and spam content can be deemed ‘non-recommendable’”. So, if a post is sexually suggestive, even if it doesn’t depict nudity or a sexual act, it could be demoted in the Explore page and from the hashtag search. Instagram does clarify that such posts will be visible to an account's followers, just not to the general public. Get by with a little help from AIInstagram has begun training its content moderators to flag borderline content, with the company’s head of product discovery, Will Ruben, saying machine learning AI is already being used to determine if posts deserve to be recommended or not. The news has been met with mixed reactions from content creators, many of whom depend on the Explore page and hashtags – both areas where platform recommendations are key – to find new followers. Some creators are understandably concerned that the changes will diminish the reach of their posts in these areas, and will thus affect their ability to earn revenue from monetized posts. How to delete your account at Amazon, Facebook, Google, Instagram, or Microsofthttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/A6n9sOUXKFI

Today, Samsung unveiled its newest slate of mid-range phones, and near the top is the Galaxy A80. In keeping with the company’s strategy, this phone debuts with a wild new feature – its suite of rear-facing cameras flip forward to take selfies with a slick mechanism – that may, one day, make it to flagships like the Samsung Note 10 or Samsung Galaxy S11. The A series is a proving ground for new features that could trickle up. Consider the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), which sat just below the flagship S series, and its world-first four cameras. Half made it into the Galaxy S10e, three in the S10 and S10 Plus, and all four are coming in the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. While the other mid-range phones Samsung debuted today have a more traditional look, the brand-new Galaxy A80’s rear-to-front flipping camera suite is a shrewd design strategy to preserve a seamless front display. The Samsung Galaxy S10 family inched closer to an unblemished screen with its ‘Infinity-O’ punch-hole design, but that’s still an awkward compromise, especially with the two-lens-wide oval on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xacqxdNu2EedRGEpQfWfQZ.gif Image credit: TechRadar Looks aside, there are other reasons to embrace the A80’s design trick -- who doesn’t want an ultra-wide camera taking expansive selfies? The Google Pixel 3 is the best for wide selfies at the moment with its 97-degree field-of-view front-facing lens, but imagine what you could do with the A80’s 123-degree FoV shooter – ostensibly the same as that in the S10 series, which captured impressive peripheral area in its ultra-wide shots. But will this rear-to-front flipping camera suite make it to the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 and next year’s Galaxy S11? Maybe – but more likely in a pared-back, more conservative form. There’s too much at stake with flagship phones for inventive gimmicks to be taken seriously, but that doesn’t mean they won’t influence future design. The price of flagshipThe moment we saw the A80’s cool flipping mechanism, we only had one question: how long until it breaks? Moving parts are stress points for failure, especially in personal gadgets that get opened and closed so often – let alone bumped, jostled and dropped. That’s doubly-true of the A80’s setup, which has two moving segments: a panel that rises up above the top of the phone and the flipping camera suit. Perhaps it won’t be a fall that disables the whole selfie shebang – perhaps it’ll just be grains of sand in the wrong place or a drink spilled in the mechanism. But in all honesty, that’s probably something Samsung is willing to risk. The A80 has respectable specs and a good camera, but at a (still unannounced) mid-range price, it’s a phone people can afford to run down in a year or two. Not so much with flagship phones and their skyrocketing prices, which have led them to become multi-year investments. You can see how this has stifled top-tier smartphone design into the same conservative rectangular boxes with cameras on either side. If you’re going to spend a ton of money on a handset, you want it to look sophisticated, high-quality and solid. Breakable features scare consumers. So...it’s probable that a flippable camera suite won’t make it into Samsung’s flagships. But the Infinity-O punch-hole in the S10 series is a good indication that the phone maker is willing to try radical departures from conventional design logic to achieve ever-higher screen-to-body ratios. So it wouldn’t be too surprising if Samsung went through great pains to develop a less radical mechanism that kept the front display unblemished by camera holes while still keeping selfie shot quality high. What that will be, well...that’s tough to guess. Other phonemakers have tried to skirt the notch by relocating the front-facing cameras to a periscope that pops up from the frame (as in the Vivo Nex and Oppo Find X) or by sliding the entire front half of the phone down to expose a suite of embedded lenses in the rear half (as in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3). The A80’s solution is more complex, but admittedly classier than the others. If future Samsung flagships could improve on their functionality – perhaps by swiveling each lens on a column? Perhaps by flipping the whole suite vertically until it faces front? These solutions are obviously more complicated than the A80’s setup, but radical designs may be necessary to accommodate the push for less and less bezel on front displays. What's the best Android phone out there? Check our list http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/dXVpUQ6Boow

Intel Whiskey Lake has been officially launched, and it’s the latest line of 8th-Generation mobile processors behind the next generation of laptops. This next-gen mobile architecture was announced back at Computex 2018 alongside the Amber Lake Y-series fanless chips. We’re not sure why there are to different microarchitectures for laptops, but they’re both products of the third refinement of Skylake. Both Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake will take Kaby Lake Refresh’s spot as the best processors for laptops and Ultrabooks. But, what about those Coffee Lake U-series processors announced in April 2018? Well, beyond the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018, it seems like these chips were skipped in favor of Whiskey Lake, likely due to the minimal improvements over Kaby Lake-R. But, there are plenty of Whiskey Lake processors out there these days, like the new Razer Blade Stealth and Huawei MateBook 13. So, even though Intel is still suffering from supply problems, Whiskey Lake is behind some of the best Ultrabooks out right now, like the new Dell XPS 13. So, with that in mind, we’ll dive into everything Whiskey Lake has to offer. Keep this page bookmarked, and we’ll keep it updated with all the latest info. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Intel’s latest mobile microarchitecture When is it out? Fall 2018 What will it cost? Depends on the laptop http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ffcF8UYZWgfEKUzQEMJqhm.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Release dateWhile Whiskey Lake was announced back in 2018, it wasn’t until CES 2019 that we really started to see them show up in actual devices. There are plenty of new devices with Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake chips, like the Dell XPS 13, the new Asus ZenBooks and the thin and light Acer Swift 7 2019. We even have a hint at what’s coming next: Intel has announced its next-generation Ice Lake processors, built on a 10nm process. These chips will apparently launch in late 2019, but we will probably start seeing laptops using these chips in early 2020 – much like the launch of Whiskey Lake. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KCaPSHSRjH58DFx3qiuE3F.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar PriceBecause Whiskey Lake is a mobile microarchitecture, it’s unlikely that the price of the actual chip will affect most consumers. For instance, the Intel Core i5-8250U is listed at $297 (about £225, AU$400) and the Intel Core i7 8550U at $409 (about £310, AU$551). However, these aren’t really public facing prices, and is rather what laptop manufacturers pay to include these chips in their laptops. So, we’re getting 3 15W TDP U-series processors and 3 5W Amber Lake Y-series chips. With a Core i3 (or m3), i5 and i7 in either category, we can expect a pretty wide range of laptops starting at around $500 (around £389, AU$680) for the m3 and i3 laptops, whereas Core i7-backed notebooks will be more expensive, likely around $1,000 (£760, AU$1,350). Either way, Whiskey Lake was just launched, so we’re sure we’ll see pricing for the laptops sporting these new processors in the very near future. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5e07853b7f3c85cf4615a3b02820224d.jpg Image Credit: Intel SpecsIntel introduced three Whiskey Lake processors, a Core i3, a Core i5 and a Core i7. The Core i5 and i7 are both four-core, eight-thread chips, much like their Kaby Lake R brethren, whereas the Core i3 still rocks two cores and four threads. Where they really set themselves apart is in their clock speeds. The stock clocks on the Core i5 and i7 are virtually the same as the Core i5-8250U and Core i7-8550U at 1.6GHz and 1.8GHz respectively. But Intel, has boosted the boost clocks for the Core i5-8265U and Core i7-8565U drastically – up to 4.6GHz and 3.9GHz, respectively. We haven’t seen what this performance hike translates into RE: real world performance, but average users likely won’t notice a difference. However, this much of an increase in Turbo Boost speeds can back up Intel’s claim that Whiskey Lake can have up to a double-digit increase in performance over 7th-generation Kaby Lake processors. As far as the integrated GPU goes, though, it looks like Intel is sticking with the Intel UHD Graphics 620 chip found in the Kaby Lake-R chips, so don’t expect vastly improved GPU performance with this new microarchitecture – even if Intel says gamers will be able to play games using just the integrated graphics. What’s probably more noteworthy than clock speeds and GPU improvements, though is the fact that Intel has found a way to integrate 802.11 AC Wi-Fi into the PCH on Whiskey Lake processors. This functionality isn’t included in the Amber Lake Y-series chips, but Intel is offering discrete solutions for those fanless models – on top of eSIM support for laptop makers that want to build LTE modems into new laptops. We’re sure we’ll get more information about how these new processors perform once we get our hands on laptops running them. So, until then, be sure to check back often, as we’ll add any information that comes our way. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/H0X1a0Nth7c

In 2017 AMD released its Ryzen line of processors, but it didn’t stop there. Later that year, AMD launched three impressively overclockable high-end desktop CPUs – named ‘Threadripper’. AMD didn’t stop after launching the Threadripper 1950X, however. AMD followed that up with the Threadripper 2nd Generation processors, spearheaded by the 2950X and 2990WX. These processors were incredibly powerful, even leading AMD to suggest that cryptocurrency miners use these HEDT chips instead of graphics cards – a credit to the high compute power on offer. Later this year, we’ll likely get Ryzen Threadripper 3rd Generation chips, based on AMD’s new Zen 2 process. These HEDT processors, thanks to their smaller manufacturing process will create a wider performance gap than what we saw when Ryzen 2nd Generation followed Ryzen. We’ll likely see much higher core counts, not to mention clock speeds. So, here’s everything you need to know about AMD Ryzen Threadripper – from the release date to prices, even performance. And, as always, be sure to keep this article bookmarked, as we’ll update it with any new information that comes our way. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? AMD’s uber-powerful 8-, 12- and 16-core processorsWhen is it out? Available as of August 10, 2017What will it cost? Starts at $549 (about £420, AU$690)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nGu4qESUPDeyKEsCC587S4.jpg Image Credit: AMD AMD Ryzen Threadripper release dateAMD Ryzen Threadripper first two processors the 1950X and 1920X arrived on August 10, 2017. While AMD’s entry level Ryzen Threadripper 1900X came out a few weeks later on August 31, 2017. And, it looks like AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2nd Generation followed in the first’s footsteps – the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X launched on August 13, 2018 with the rest of the high-end CPUs coming in the following months. AMD isn’t going to slow down, either, AMD is planning on supporting Threadripper with new chips until at least 2020, according to some leaks. AMD Ryzen Threadripper priceAt long last, we now have firm details on what price the AMD Ryzen Threadrippers will release at. They’re not cheap, but you can expect to pay less for more performance than you would get with a comparable Intel chip. The prices of all the AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors as they launched are as follows. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X: $549 (£449, AU$749)Ryzen Threadripper 1920X: $799 (£689, AU$1,069)Ryzen Threadripper 1950X: $999 (£999, AU$1,439)As for the competition, Intel’s closest competitor to the 1950X, the Core i9-7960X will set you back a whopping $1,699 (around £1,315, AU$2,200). The Threadripper 1900X’s closest octa-core competitor from Intel is the Core i7-7820X at a much more reasonable $599 (£529, AU$869). AMD Ryzen Threadripper specs and powerAMD Ryzen Threadripper processors absolutely destroyed everything else on the market when they first hit the streets. This is thanks to their insane core counts and multi-threaded performance. It wasn’t until Skylake-X hit the street that Intel got a leg up, and even then the price-to-performance ratio just wasn’t there. The specs for the Ryzen Threadripper chips are as follows: Ryzen Threadripper 1900X: 8-cores, 16-threads; 3.8GHz base, 4.0GHz boostRyzen Threadripper 1920X: 12-cores, 24-threads; 3.5GHz base, 4.0GHz boostRyzen Threadripper 1950X: 16-cores, 32-threads; 3.4GHz base, 4.0GHz boostTo put this into perspective, the Intel Core i9-7960X has packs the same 16-cores and 32-threads as the Threadripper 1950X and so on and so forth with the Intel Core i9-7920X vs Threadripper 1920X and Intel Core i7-7820X vs Threadripper 1900X we've setup. However, now that the Ryzen 2nd Generation has made it to market, you can find about 10% better performance in the Threadripper 2950X – with a lower price tag. Making it a great option for aspiring PC enthusiasts. The Threadripper series uses AMD’s SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) technology found in other Ryzen chips. Finally, the Ryzen Threadripper series processors uses a TP3 socket, which is a modified variant of the SP3 socket originally designed for AMD’s beefy server chips that go up to 32-cores. What about graphics? AMD Vega release date, news and features: everything you need to knowhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/U0KJFVDqIBY

Before we get into all the Coffee Lake-X information, let’s just get one thing out of the way: it’s not confirmed to exist in any way, shape or form. Everything from here on out is speculation and rumor. Intel has had a rough couple of years. Ever since the onset of AMD Ryzen and Threadripper, Intel has been on the defensive – haphazardly throwing out CPU refreshes to keep ahead of AMD. Back when AMD launched Threadripper, Intel responded with Skylake X, which outpowered Threadripper, but only barely. Fast forward to 2018, and AMD released the Threadripper 2990 WX, a 32-core, 64-thread behemoth. And, later in December 2018,Intel responded with the Basin Falls Refresh. But, what about Coffee Lake-X? Well, according to speculation, Coffee Lake-X did actually exist at one point, only to be scrapped by Intel, according to speculation from the Motley Fool. And, now that speculation that the next HEDT platform will indeed by Cascade Lake-X, we’re not sure if Coffee Lake X will ever exist. So, we essentially don’t know anything about Coffee Lake-X, let alone if it’s actually a thing. But, that won’t stop us from speculating, however. So, keep this page bookmarked, and we’ll update it if we hear anything. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Intel’s potential next HEDT platformWhen is it out? TBDWhat will it cost? TBDhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DgMm96Hdb2z2TifD6qoc7N.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Release dateThis is where things get a little hard to predict. If our earlier speculation is true, and Intel uses Coffee Lake-X to compete with Threadripper 2nd Generation, we might see an announcement soon – the first chips of this series are slated to release in Q3 2018. However, while it’s hard to even find vague speculation about Coffee Lake-X, we have seen a leaked roadmap that points to a ‘Basin Falls Refresh’ launching in the HEDT space later this year. Whether that’s Coffee Lake-X or not, we’re not sure, but we won’t have to wait long to find out. Intel supposedly confirmed a forthcoming X399 chipset, which would likely be the chipset that would support Coffee Lake-X, but we have no idea when that’s coming out, either. We’ll just have to wait until Intel to make some kind of announcement about the release date of its next HEDT platform. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArRsH6RqiRVJdCLQT776F8.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar SpecsThis is where things get interesting. Now, we have no idea what the Coffee Lake-X chips are going to look like, but they have to be basically better than Skylake-X, which is already absolutely bananas. If you need a refresher, the specs for the 7th-generation HEDT processors are as as follows: Core i9-7900X: 10-cores, 20-threads at 3.3GHz Core i9-7920X: 12-cores, 24-threads at 2.9GHz Core i9-7940X: 14-cores, 28-threads at 3.1GHz Core i9-7960X: 16-cores, 32-threads at 4.2GHz Core i9-7980XE: 18-cores, 36-threads at 2.6GHz That last one, the Core i9-7980XE was the most powerful consumer processor of the last year, and still is at the time of this writing. However, that processor costs nearly $2,000. Remember that rumor we mentioned earlier about the 32-core, 64-thread AMD Threadripper 2990X that’s supposedly launching for less than that? That’s exactly what Intel is going to need top with Coffee Lake-X. Earlier, at Computex 2018, Intel showed off a 28-core 56-thread CPU clocked at 5GHz. And, while that processor later turned out to be a Cascade Lake-X processor with a completely different LGA-3647 socket, that might actually be what Intel needs to release – and for much less than the rumored $10,000 that processor might end up costing. At the end of the day, we won’t know what Intel’s next line of HEDT processors is going to look like until it’s actually announced, but we do know that if Intel is going to stay competitive after Threadripper 2 comes out, it will need to come out with some beefy CPUs at a competitive price. And, you can rest assured that the moment Intel does that, we’ll update this page with any relevant information. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/it3k_HSbhwY

“Who is 5G for?” is a question a lot of tech writers and business pundits are asking right now. Phone companies are tripping over themselves to release 5G smartphones, with the likes of Samsung, Huawei, LG, OnePlus and many more announcing 5G variations on existing phones or entirely new handsets – despite the fact 5G networks aren’t in place. When it is in place, by the end of 2019 or beginning of 2020, 5G will provide much faster internet speeds of up to 1Gbps and a more reliable connection than 4G – but who will benefit from these incredible connection speeds? Could the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have a 5G model?What do we expect from the new iPhone 11?Check out our thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9At the moment Netflix requires 1.5Mbps to stream movies, while games require a slightly faster connection, with Fortnite needing around 3Mbps, and HD video streaming requires faster speeds still at 5Mbps – but even that’s a fraction of the peak 4G speed of 100Mbps, let alone 5G’s 1Gbps (or 1,000Mbps). Of course not everyone gets peak 4G speeds, with most providers’ speeds sitting between 15Mbps and 30Mbps; but it’s rare to be in a situation where 4G speeds aren’t enough, so 5G seems rather excessive – which brings us back to our original question of who, exactly, needs such speeds. Sure, movie fans will benefit from faster downloads, but that’s more of a convenience than a game-changer, and while 5G will have important applications in the area of autonomous vehicles it’ll be a few years yet before driverless cars take to our roads in a big way. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TCHdcuZ5VD8kNchAJZ7KZ8.jpg The Moto Z3 with a 5G mod, the first 5G phone available. Image credit: TechRadar In the short term, though, it could be gamers who’ll be among the first to enjoy the benefits of 5G, thanks to Google’s unveiling of its Google Stadia game-streaming platform. What is Google Stadia? Google Stadia is a cloud gaming platform – that means you’ll be able to play games on a computer, tablet or smartphone without downloading them, as Google’s cloud computing network will power the game, so all you’d need is a solid internet connection. Google is positioning Stadia as the ‘Netflix of gaming’ – you’ll be able to scroll through a menu of games before choosing one to immediately start playing, with no lengthy download required before you can jump into the action. While there’s no information on a release date, price structure, or the number or calibre of games that will be available, if successful Stadia could transform the way we play games. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpwUn6KjmqD5DZchYAKcWd.jpg Google Stadia. Image credit: TechRadar As well as playing on your computer or phone you can use Chromecast to play on a TV via your phone, using a new Stadia Controller designed by Google. Since all the processing for the game you’re playing is handled by the cloud, you won’t have to have the latest and most powerful devices to use Stadia, but you’ll need a pretty quick connection speed to play online. Google recommends a minimum of 15Mbps, with latency below 40ms and data loss below 5%, but those requirements will increase sharply for games with more demanding graphics, or which require a quick internet speed to play online on top of the streaming speed. Wi-Fi will be sufficient to stream games when you’re at home, but if you’re out and about or somewhere with an unreliable connection you’ll need an alternative – and that’s where 5G steps into the spotlight. What will mobile gaming be like with 5G and Stadia? Although it hasn’t been confirmed by Google, it’s likely that Stadia will enable you to stream blockbuster games, which ordinarily would be exclusive to consoles or high-end PCs, on your smartphone or tablet. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G3VAvtKRkGUYitMot5F9UW.jpg The Razer Phone 2, a specialist gaming handset. Image credit: TechRadar With the super-fast speeds of 5G available both at home and when you’re out and about, playing both mobile and traditionally non-mobile games on the go will be no problem at all – you could find yourself using the Stadia Controller along with your phone to play Borderlands 3 or Starfield on the train on your way to work, or in a coffee shop. You’ll also be able to cast your gaming from your phone to a TV or other screen, and use your phone as a tiny console on which to play all your games. It’s possible that computers and portable devices would have different libraries on Stadia, but since all the processing is done by Google, there’s no reason why playing console games on a phone isn’t a possibility if you have fast enough internet speeds. What else does Google Stadia mean for smartphones? If games are processed by the cloud instead of on devices, phones will no longer need the newest and best chipsets to play new games – older handsets with lesser processors will be able to play them too, which could lead to a reduced focus on cutting-edge chipsets for new phones. For example the Snapdragon 855, Qualcomm’s latest chipset which runs the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Xiaomi Mi 9, among others, is great for playing demanding mobile games; but if most people are using cloud gaming, such an advanced processor won’t be necessary in the phone. Of course, people use their phones for tasks other than gaming, but as one of the most intensive tasks for a device, it’s one of the main reasons for having an advanced chipset. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H98vj6k2vYNAvJSYchfFAZ.jpg Soon you could play high-end games on the Moto G7 Power, a decidedly low-end phone. Image credit: TechRadar This in turn could cause a problem for brands that create gaming-specific phones – the Razer Phone 2 and Asus ROG, for example, are positioned as handsets that are great for playing games on, but if any half-decent smartphone can play the newest games, gaming phones’ unique selling point suddenly becomes a lot less unique. Instead of processors, features like displays or speakers could become more important in phones as companies try to angle their device as the best for streaming games and creating immersive experiences. One possible repercussion, however, is that traditionally mobile games could suffer a hit – if they’re able to play the latest and greatest AAA games on a phone, fewer people would be willing to settle for a simpler mobile game, and the increased demand for big-name titles could mean independent studios suffer. What changes now? Right now we don’t know for sure when Google Stadia will launch, or when 5G will roll out in different regions – both are expected to be widely available by the end of 2019, but that’s quite a big window. For now, then, it’s business as usual – it’s likely companies like Microsoft and Sony will be worried about how Google Stadia could affect the Xbox Two and PS5, and phone manufacturers are probably considering how the shift to cloud processing will influence their design philosophies, but don’t expect anything big to change overnight. OnLive, Google Stadia and the long road to a worthy game streaming servicehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/mb2u1Mh_D3Q