Saturday, February 9, 2019

Apple : Italy vs Wales live stream: how to watch Six Nations rugby online from anywhere

Apple : Italy vs Wales live stream: how to watch Six Nations rugby online from anywhere


Italy vs Wales live stream: how to watch Six Nations rugby online from anywhere

Posted: 09 Feb 2019 11:05 AM PST

Update: Wales were able to continue their impressive winning run by beating their hosts in Rome 26-15. If you're hoping to watch any other game in the fantastic rugby union tournament, then head to our general guide for getting a Six Nations live stream. 

The Six Nations 2019 is here with the Rugby World Cup to follow later in the year. That means this competition is high stakes and so the action is bound to be high-octane stuff. Wales continue their illustrious winning streak if they can defeat bottom–of–the–pack Italy in Rome. You can catch all the action watching a Six Nations 2019 live stream by using this guide. Learn everything you need to know about this game and how to watch it, below. 

Wales are off to a great start after beating the impressive-looking French side (24–19) last week. Now the Welsh dragons are set to take on Italy in an away game after the team's opening loss to Scotland (33–20).

Wales have made centre Jonathan Davies their captain, which will be a first for him. There are also going to be a selection of rookies in the back row based on coach Warren Gatland's choices with Aled Davies starting as scrum-half. Also, 26–year–old Thomas Young and Aaron Wainwright will make their Six Nations debuts alongside Josh Navidi, who starts at number eight. It shows the confience the Wlesh have in their fringe players.

If Wales can defeat Italy in Rome it will mean the side has managed a winning streak of 11 consecutive victories.

So keep reading to see how to get an Italy vs Wales live stream in the Six Nations from where you are. The great news is that the game itself is free to air in the UK.

How to live stream Wales vs Italy in the UK for free

How to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your country

If you're away from your country of residence - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start watching the rugby via your usual home broadcaster, you'll likely soon discover that you can't as it is location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your domestic coverage (assuming that's allowed in their Ts&Cs) without delving into the dangers of an illegal stream.


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Scotland vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2019 rugby online from anywhere

Posted: 09 Feb 2019 07:30 AM PST

Update: It's all over at Murrayfield. Ireland managed to return to winning ways, eventually defeating the hosts 22-13. Now...on to Rome! If you're hoping to watch any other game in the fantastic rugby union tournament, then head to our general guide for getting a Six Nations live stream.

The Six Nations 2019 already has the pressure of this being the Rugby World Cup year too, so performances have to be at their peak. The Celtic clash between Ireland and Scotland should be a powerful one as pre-tournament favourites, Ireland, hope to spring back after an opening loss to England.

Great news though as you can watch every Six Nations game from practically anywhere and getting a Scotland vs Ireland live stream is no exception.

Ireland have started on the back foot after their defeat by England (32-20) in the opening Six Nations game for the side. But as the favourite at the start of this competition and with everything still to play for, Scotland are going to be firmly in the team's crosshairs. With injuries plaguing the likes of CJ Stander, Devin Toner and Garry Ringrose, Ireland's coach Joe Schmidt has had to make changes - Quinn Roux, Sean O'Brien and Rob Kearney all earning a recall.

Scotland is coming off a win after beating Italy (33-20) but since the Italians are the outsiders in this competition this likely hasn't swelled the Scottish egos too much. Scotland's prop Willem Nel and flanker Sam Skinner are both ruled out through injury.

The game itself is free to air in the UK, so you can tune in to a Scotland vs Ireland live stream for free if you're there. For all your other viewing options, keep on reading.

How to live stream Scotland v Ireland in the UK for free

Live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your country

If you're outside your home country - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll realise that you can't as it's location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (assuming you comply with the broadcaster's TS&Cs), minus the risk of using a naughty stream from an illegal source.

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Chrome will soon play friendly with your keyboard's multimedia controls

Posted: 09 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST

Having keyboard control of your music and videos can be a real timesaver when you need to hear what someone is saying to you or a tune starts blaring out from your computer unexpectedly, and the next version of Chrome is ready to help.

From next month, the full release of Chrome 73 will support those multimedia keys you've got fixed on your keyboard, whether you're using Windows, macOS or Chrome OS. Linux support is coming at a later date.

The feature will work whether or not the relevant tab is in the foreground too, so you'll be able to stop YouTube or the web version of Spotify even if they're buried in one of those background tabs you've forgotten about.

Google has very kindly put out a demo page where you can see the new features in action and make sure this is going to work with the keys you have set up on your keyboard. You'll be able to skip forwards and backwards through playlists too.

More tweaks coming to Chrome OS

Yet more tweaks are coming to Chrome OS too, this time in version 72, which is rolling out as we speak – no need to wait around and refresh your browser in this case.

There's better native integration for Google Assistant and Android 9 Pie, which basically means the Assistant will be more easily accessible from a broader range of Chromebooks than it was in Chrome 71.

The Google Assistant will be available via a pill-shaped bar at the bottom of the screen, ready for your web queries or your questions about the day's weather (you'll also be able to say "hey Google" to access the same features).

Other updates add extra security to Chrome OS and introduce a picture-in-picture mode for videos that's turned on by default. If you don't have Chrome OS 72 on your Chromebook already, you should do soon.

Via Engadget

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New Galaxy S10 and S10E images reveal all about Samsung's upcoming phones

Posted: 09 Feb 2019 02:30 AM PST

With the February 20 launch for the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10E fast approaching, we haven't been short on leaks and rumors to keep us going until the big day – and today there are more leaked images to pore over.

Courtesy of seasoned tipster Evan Blass, we now have full front and back renders of the standard Galaxy S10 flagship and the cheaper Galaxy S10E variant. You can see those triple-lens and dual-lens cameras, ultra-thin bezels, and those 'punch hole' cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S10 leak

Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: Evan Blass)

We also get confirmation that the fingerprint sensor is going to be embedded in the screen on both these models. There's no Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus in this gallery, but we've previously seen some very revealing pictures of that model too.

None of this is new information of course, and we've seen quite a few leaked renders already, but just in case you were in any doubt about what the upcoming Galaxy phones will look like, here you go.

What we know so far

Samsung won't have much left to reveal on February 20: the phones are expected to carry either the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9820 processor, depending on region, and anywhere up to 12GB of RAM for your multitasking needs.

A huge 1TB of storage is on the cards too. Previous Samsung phones have hit that mark with 512GB of internal storage and the option of a 512GB memory card, but it confirmed earlier this year that production has started on a 1TB storage chip.

Samsung Galaxy S10E leak

Samsung Galaxy S10E leak (credit: Evan Blass)

What we might not get, at least not on February 20, is a 5G Galaxy S10. That might be delayed until later in the year, sources suggest, though Samsung could well give it a mention at its Unpacked event.

We're counting down the days to Wednesday February 20 and we will of course bring you all the news as it happens right here. Don't be surprised to see even more details of these phones leak out between then and now.

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Six Nations 2019 live stream: how to watch rugby union online from anywhere

Posted: 09 Feb 2019 12:00 AM PST

The 2019 Six Nations kicked off with a bang over the first weekend, with the expected array of big hits and spectacular tries sprinkled with some inexplicable individual errors that turned games on their heads. This year's competition is as important as ever, with the 6 teams making final preparations for the Rugby World Cup later in the year. This guide will let you watch all the round 2 action (and beyond) from the comfort of your home, or anywhere else you can get an internet connection for that matter - live stream Six Nations 2019 rugby from anywhere.

The first weekend of the 2019 Six Nations seemed to raise  more questions than it answered. Are England a force to be reckoned with again, and were we expecting too much from Ireland? Can France come back positively after capitulating against Wales, and was Scotland's victory over Italy a false dawn?

England have immediately spring-boarded to the top of the bookies' lists thanks to their dominant win in Dublin and Eddie Jones seems to be inching towards knowing his best XV with added Manu Tuilagi. The Irish were  odds-on favourites to take the 2019 Six Nations title before last Saturday, but can no longer make it two Grand Slams in a row after their Grand Slam last year. The famous victory that Captain Rory Best's men recorded over the All Blacks in November now looks like a long time ago.. 

Wales have carried their impressive 2018 form into February, while Scotland continue to go from strength to strength and they'll be looking to improve on a 2018 campaign that included Calcutta Cup success over England.

France and Italy had 2018s to forget and have a lot of improvements to make should they wish to challenge either here or in Japan. For all the info about how to watch a Six Nations live stream, read on. And you can scroll down to see a list of this weekend's fixtures, too.

How to live stream Six Nations 2019 in the UK for free

Great news! Every single Six Nations match will be shown live in the UK on free-to-air television. The coverage is spread across the BBC and ITV, so take a look at our info box to see what channel is showing which individual games.

If you're trying to watch online (either live or on catch-up) then you can get access via the BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub websites or mobile apps. Alternatively, just head to an online streaming TV service such TVPlayer.com, which has all of the UK's freeview channels (including the BBC and ITV) in one place. This means you can catch the match on TV, computer, tablet and smartphone for free if you're in the UK - or subscribe to TVPlayer Plus if you want to record it and watch later.

Not in the UK this weekend? No worries - just download and install a VPN and use a UK location to watch live as if you were back home. Full instructions below.

How to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your country

If you're outside your country of residence - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't as it is location restricted. But there's a way you can watch anyway. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's Ts&Cs, of course.


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Amazon might be reconsidering its second headquarters in New York

Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:39 PM PST

After facing opposition from lawmakers and residents, Amazon might not built its second headquarters in New York after all.

Sources who are “familiar with the company’s thinking” spoke to The Washington Post on Friday, and said the e-commerce giant might reconsider its deal in the face of vocal opposition to the deal. 

Even if the deal falls through with New York, the deal with Virginia would still stand. 

“The question is whether it’s worth it if the politicians in New York don’t want the project, especially with how people in Virginia have been so welcoming,” a source familiar with the matter told the Post.

The blowback began after an anti-Amazon rally that was held the day after the deal was announced and has been a point of contention at local town halls, according to Vox.  

Don’t celebrate / mourn the loss of Amazon just yet 

While the Post’s report cited two people who were familiar with the matter, a third has spoken to The New York Times’ City Hall reporter and said that there were no plans to abandon ship just yet.

To that end, Amazon has been issuing statements to media outlets telling them that the company has no plans to remove themselves from the deal and said “Whether it’s building a pipeline of local jobs through workforce training or funding computer science classes for thousands of New York City students, we are working hard to demonstrate what kind of neighbor we will be.”

Amazon is set to start construction on its second headquarters in 2020... as long as the company decides to stick with its original plans.

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Best 75-inch 4K TVs: the best home cinema-sized TVs you can buy

Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:15 PM PST

While TV tech is always changing, one thing has always held true: Bigger TVs will be cheaper next year than they were this year. The processes to make them will become more refined and streamlined, while more factories will be built to handle the influx of larger-sized TVs.

That doesn't mean that you should expect to buy a 90-inch flatscreen for pennies on the dollar, but that does mean that 70- and 75-inch TVs will be more affordable in 2019 and 2020 than any year prior to that. 

But, it's not all good news for fabulously large TVS: this size range, above all, is beset with cut-price offerings. Since top 75-inch TVs are always going to come with an eye-watering price tag, affordable brands have rushed in to make this once-unobtainable size much more affordable. The result is that many 75-inchers are being manufactured using legacy LCD technology, which was built for small screens and whose images fail to impress even at the 40-inch size. So at a screen four times bigger, the results are... well, what you might expect. 

While you might be tempted to go for the very lowest priced 75-inch TV, just remember that the technology employed to create a great picture is four times more important than at other sizes. 

TechRadar's 75-inch TV buying advice

First and foremost, be really careful about TV sales that sound too good to be true. If you see a 75-inch 4K TV for around $600, it's probably going to let you down in terms of picture performance.

So who's the main culprit that causes ugly images in the 75-inch range? Bad backlighting. While the cheapies use edge-lit LED panels that produce poor black levels and contrast, the bigger brands opt for either direct, full array LED panels – or in the case of LG, OLED panels. Both illuminate across the whole screen, and create both luscious color and 4K clarity.

Currently, our favorite 75-inch TVs are LG's series of OLEDs, which boast exceptional black levels and premium HDR. They're perfect for a dark room experience, like a home cinema, though for brightly-lit rooms you may want to consider Samsung's QLED TV series. Then there's Sony, whose efforts are impossible to ignore, and a few more affordable brands to tempt you to buy a 75-inch TV for relatively small spend.

Not sure where to start? Take a look at our favorite 75-inch 4K TVs right now, listed below for your convenience. Each series in this list has been tested and approved by our expert team of reviewers, so you can buy with confidence.

best 75-inch OLED TV: LG OLED77C8

Is this the best TV out there? This 77-inch 4K OLED TV delivers astonishing image quality, and despite its huge size retains much of the streamlined minimalism LG's C8 line-up is famous for. That's despite it not being as bright as LCD and QLED TVs, and not supporting the HDR10+ standard. However, that lack of brightness results in lusciously deep blacks that dramatically increase the dynamic range of its images. 

The roll-call doesn't stop there either: vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, instant response times, astounding detail with native 4K content, and a WebOS platform that remains the best smart TV platform around all help the OLED77C8 standout from the crowd. Aesthetically, LG's C8 Series of OLED TVs – also available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes – go for size-zero looks, with a black metallic trim around the panel's edge that's just ridiculously small.

Read the full review: LG OLED77C8

best 75-inch TV: Samsung QE75Q9FN / QN75Q9FN

Is QLED as good as OLED? The jury is out on that one. It's different, for sure; the full array LED backlighting on this 75-inch QLED TV can't get near OLED for contrast nor black levels, but it's higher peak brightness gives it an advantage for 4K HDR material. Consequently, the colour volume created by the Q9FN is awesome, especially at this mighty size. Brighter and more colourful than the first-gen QLED TVs, the Q9FN has HDR10+ and Q HDR EliteMax. 

Away from technology, it slips-up on styling. Despite an external connection box creating a one-cable TV, the basic chassis design both lacks wow factor, and is a little chubbier than it should be. We also noticed an issue with viewing angles that makes the Q9FN unsuitable for hanging on a wall at eye-line (not that you should be doing that anyway). Those foibles aside, this monster screen is nevertheless Samsung's best TV ever.

Read the full review: Samsung Q9FN QLED TV

best value big-brand 75-inch TV: Sony KD-75XF9005/XBR-75X900F

OK, it looks a little weird. Sony's decision to fit this 75-incher with two large feet gives it a slightly absurd look that's also impractical; who has a table that wide to put a TV on? Luckily, elsewhere the XF90 (called the X900F in the US) looks great, with a brushed metallic finish hiding some truly top tech for the money. Key is Sony's decision to use a direct LED lighting system with local dimming, which helps create some serious quality, particularly during 4K HDR material. 

Meanwhile, the effect of Sony's X1 Extreme video processor is to remove noise so intensely that new levels of detail are revealed. On a big TV, that's important. We also love the way the XF900 up-converts standard dynamic range (SDR) images to HDR. In fact, the only thing we're really annoyed about on the XF90 is its use of Android TV as its smart TV system, which (Chromecasting aside) is both cluttered and confusing. The X900F is also available as an 85-inch version in the U.S.

Read the full review: Sony XF90/X900F

best 75-inch TV: Hisense U9A (H75U9A)

A Chinese brand that's been trying to break the UK and US markets in the past few years, this is Hisense’s flagship TV. Is it the best 75-inch TV around? No, but it makes a play for the top spot by offering full-array LED local dimming for its LCD panel, which means lots of brightness and good black levels. In fact, it's so bright that 4K HDR material looks fabulous. That's probably more than can be said for its treatment of standard definition fare; mediocre upscaling that fails to clean-up the source, and some washed-out colours, are the low points. 

Another minor complaint is the chassis, which despite a premium metallic finish is a little chunkier than it could be. However, with a soundbar tucked away in its desktop stand, there's little to complain about when it comes to design. Solid audio reproduction – and at high volumes – is the final flourish on a TV that marks out Hisense as a serious AV brand to watch. 

Read the full review: Hisense U9A (H75U9A)

most affordable 75-inch TV: Hitachi 75HL16T64U

Hitachi's biggest ever TV – manufactured by Vestel – is not the best 75-incher around. In fact, it has some significant issues with its images. So why is it anywhere near out top five? Price, that's why. The 75HL16T64U is on sale for the price a TV four times smaller cost just a few years ago, and if you're after a budget home cinema, it's the one to go for. 

Does it look great? Not really; the 75HL16T64U's faux-metallic plastic isn't going to fool anyone, and the frame around the screen is pretty wide, too. This TV is all about practical pricing and design. YouTube and Netflix are here, though, and while black shades and dark colours don't look great, and nor does HDR material, the 75HL16T64U does manage to make native 4K material look both pin-sharp and completely free of motion issues. Paired with a 4K Blu-ray player, the 75HL16T64U is a bargain.

Read the full review: Hitachi 75HL16T64U

It was announced at CES 2019 that TCL's awesome (and inexpensive) 6-Series would be getting a 75-inch version starting in 2019. The TV will offer Dolby Vision support, and comes with Roku TV as its smart platform.

While TCL's 6-Series didn't impress us quite as much as the other TVs on this list, it is a competitive screen at its price point, offering bright, colorful HDR and exceptionally clear images. If you have deep pockets and a checkbook filled with blank checks, we’d still tell you to reach deep and shell out for LG’s C8 OLED or Samsung’s ultra-bright Q9FN QLED. But, as that’s not always realistic, TCL's fantastic 6-Series will provide you exceptional performance at a price more folks can afford.

Read the full review: TCL 6-Series

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