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| Where to watch Studio Ghibli films from anywhere: stream on Netflix and beyond Posted: 15 Feb 2020 11:01 AM PST Been wondering where to watch Studio Ghibli's weird and wonderful back catalogue? After years in the wilderness, HBO Max and Netflix have recently agreed deals allowing them to stream the company’s entire ouevre. This collection of critically-lauded, record-breaking hits from the Japanese animation powerhouse haven’t been available to stream or download digitally… until now! Netflix will have exclusive streaming rights for all territories except Canada, Japan and the US. Meanwhile, when the new service goes live in May, HBO Max will be the home for Studio Ghibli content for the North American market. With these services providing easy access to 20 feature films, lesser known fare like Pom Poko and a TV movie called Ocean Waves, it should grant them a competitive edge over rival platforms Disney Plus and Apple TV. Co-founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli has left an indelible impression on the cinematic landscape. Their highly imaginative, morally complex and humanistic films have endeared themselves to audiences and critics alike across the globe. Princess Mononoke won Japan’s Best Picture award in 1997, and was the first animated film to do so. Four years later, Spirited Away received the Best Animated Feature at the Oscars while also knocking Titanic from the top spot of Japan’s highest-ever grossing film. So, are you ready to soar with porcine pilot Porco Rosso or join Totoro and his forest-dwelling friends? Then we’ll break down for you where to watch Studio Ghibli content based on your location, and let you enjoy some of the finest anime cinema has to offer.
Where to watch Studio Ghibli films online in the US
Where to watch Studio Ghibli films in the rest of the worldWhere to watch Studio Ghibli films from outside your countryIf you find yourself away from home – on a sabbatical abroad or temporarily relocated for work or on vacation, perhaps – you don’t have to skip your audio-visual visits to the wonderful world of Ghibli. Utilizing a VPN will allow you to watch these anime masterpieces no matter where you are. This basic bit of software alters your IP address, giving you access to regional content that you’d usually be watching on your Totoro bedspread at home. What dates will Studio Ghibli films hit Netflix?Listed below – with breathless excitement – are the dates that each Studio Ghibli feature becomes available on Netflix:
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| Live stream XFL: how to watch the new football league online from anywhere Posted: 15 Feb 2020 09:39 AM PST Football fans no longer have to wait until September to watch their favorite sport - the XFL is back! After a 19 year hiatus, Vince McMahon has relaunched his alternative football league and we’re here to make sure you catch every one of the 43 games in the 2020 season - regardless of where in the world you are - with our XFL live stream guide. The XFL is a winter and spring football league that originally debuted in 2001 but only lasted one season. While its first iteration was known for gimmicks (both on and off the field as it was created by the WWE’s chairman) the relaunched XFL will be "football and football only". The 2020 XFL season features eight teams that are divided into two divisions. The New York Guardians, DC Defenders, Tampa Bay Vipers and St. Louis Battlehawks will play in the East Division while the Seattle Dragons, Los Angeles Wildcats, Dallas Renegades and Houston Roughnecks will play in the West Division. Each team will play a total of 10 games this season with five games at home and five on the road. As for the schedule, the XFL season is much shorter than the NFL’s 17 week regular season and there will be 10 weeks of regular play from February to April with four games played per week. After week 10, the top two teams from the East Division and West Division will face off in the playoffs to earn a spot in the 2020 XFL Championship Game on April 26. Will the relaunched XFL be able to carve out a place for itself and succeed where McMahon’s last attempt at creating an alternative football league failed? Read on to discover how to get a XFL live stream from anywhere in the world.
How to live stream XFL football from outside your countryIf you’re trying to watch XFL football from the UK, US, Canada or Australia, keep reading as we have listed all of the ways you can watch every game in the 2020 season on TV or online down below. However, if you live in a country where XFL isn’t broadcast or happen to be traveling abroad when a game you’re trying to watch is being shown, then you’ll likely be unable to view it as a result of geo-blocking. While you could search the internet trying to find a less than reputable stream from Reddit, we have a better solution. By using a VPN, you can easily change the IP address of your laptop, tablet or smartphone to appear as if you were in a different place where an XFL stream is being shown. 2020 XFL ScheduleWeek 2 (February 15/16) - NY Guardians at DC Defenders: 2pm ET Saturday, February 15 on ABC - Tampa Bay Vipers at Seattle Dragons: 5pm ET Saturday, February 15 on Fox - Dallas Renegades at LA Wildcats: 3pm ET Sunday, February 16 on ABC - St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks: 6pm ET Sunday, February 16 on FS1 Week 3 (February 22/23) - Houston Roughnecks at TB Vipers: 2pm ET Saturday, February 22 ET on ABC - Dallas Renegades at Seattle Dragons: 5pm ET Saturday, February 22 ET on FOX - NY Guardians at St. Louis Battlehawks: 3pm ET Sunday, February 23 ET on ESPN - DC Defenders at LA Wildcats: 6pm ET Sunday, February 23 ET on FS1 Check out the full 2020 XFL schedule here
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| Liverpool vs Norwich live stream: how to watch Premier League football online from anywhere Posted: 15 Feb 2020 09:29 AM PST With a seemingly unassailable lead at the top of the table, Liverpool today face a Norwich side at Anfield that is currently languishing seven points adrift of safety at the bottom. You can watch all the action as it happens, no matter where you are in the world, by following our Liverpool vs Norwich live stream guide below. On paper this would appear to be easy three points for Jurgen Klopp's Reds on their waltz to the title, but with expectations low and the pressure off, could the Canaries pull off an even bigger shock than their campaign-derailing win over Man City earlier in the season? Norwich will have to lift themselves after their last match saw them earn a point against Newcastle when they perhaps deserved all three. The good news for boss Daniel Farke is that he looks to have a full complement of players to call upon, with Ben Godfrey and Timm Klose both available for selection. Liverpool went into the winter break in ideal fashion, with a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Southampton at Anfield. While the win was another masterclass showing of the Reds attacking flair, the result also saw Jurgen Klopp's side register their ninth clean sheet in ten games. If the task in front of them was tough enough for Norwich, they'll also have to contend with player-of-the-season contender Sadio Mane, who looks certain to return to the Liverpool line-up following his injury lay off. It's game that has significance both ends of the table, and you won't need to miss a moment of the action. Check out our guide below on how to obtain a Liverpool vs Man United live stream, regardless of where you are in the world. To find out how to watch the rest of the weekend's games and beyond, check out our primer on how to live stream the 19/20 Premier League football season.
Use a VPN to watch Premier League football from outside your countryIf you're abroad this weekend but still want to watch your home coverage, you'll need a VPN to do so. That's because your normal coverage will be geo-blocked. It's really easy to do and stops you having to tune in to some dodgy stream you've heard about on Reddit.
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| Why 108MP isn’t the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra camera’s real headline feature Posted: 15 Feb 2020 08:00 AM PST The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra launch was a strange mix of old and new – we were blasted with a confetti gun of futuristic camera features, but also reacquainted with an old friend called the ‘megapixel war’. Back in the early days of digital cameras, ‘megapixel war’ was an unsubtle dig at manufacturers who bumped up megapixel counts, then marketed this as some kind of numerical signifier of image quality. Of course, this was way before computational photography shredded the rulebook and made image processing, rather than hardware, the most important factor in smartphone camera quality. And yet here we are again in 2020, with the Galaxy S20 Ultra banging the megapixel drum and claiming that camera resolution is, like a My Chemical Romance comeback, suddenly a big deal again. So what is going on here? Is Samsung just throwing big numbers around again, or is the Galaxy S20 Ultra a genuine leap forward for smartphone cameras? The short answer is, yes, the S20 Ultra is doing something genuinely interesting, but also that megapixels aren’t the main reason why it's exciting. To find out why, let’s dive into a tale of buckets and Italian cooking...
Why the Ultra is peak GalaxyIf you missed the Galaxy S20 Ultra launch, here's quick recap of its camera system. The top lens is a fairly standard ultra-wide 12MP f/2.2 camera, but below that are two of the most interesting bits of smartphone camera hardware we’ve seen for a while. Firstly, there’s a supporting act in the form of a 48MP f/3.5 telephoto camera, which serves up the 100x ‘Space Zoom’ that’s exclusive to the S20 Ultra. On paper, this sounds inferior to the 64MP f/2.0 telephoto equivalents on both the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus, which similarly have 0.8-micron pixels. But they crucially lack the ‘folded’ 102mm equivalent telephoto lens stuffed away in the S20 Ultra’s back pocket, instead achieving their 3x lossless zoom (or 30x digital zoom) by cropping the 64MP image. This is still a good zoom, but not ‘Ultra’ good. The S20 Ultra’s telephoto uses tech that is, in theory, superior to its two stablemates and rivals like the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom. Like Oppo, its periscope lens provides lossless zoom up to a point (in this case, 4x zoom). Then a combination of digital techniques (cropping and pixel binning) takes it up to 10x zoom (which is still apparently 'lossless'). After that, you're on a rocky, increasingly degraded digital zoom road all the way to a ludicrous, and so far muddy-looking, 100x 'Space Zoom'.
Space Zoom sounds like a fun party trick, but Samsung reserved its really big claims for the S20 Ultra’s main 108MP f/1.8 camera. “You get a photo album’s worth of detail in a single shot”, Samsung’s Drew Blackard exclaimed at the Unpacked launch. Naturally, he followed it up with “the key to capturing a high quality photo is a high resolution camera”. Before we explain why these statements are, respectively, optimistic and simplistic, there is one less soundbite-friendly reason why the S20 Ultra’s main camera is exciting – it has a huge sensor. The S20 Ultra’s 1/1.33in sensor is the joint-second biggest we’ve ever seen in a phone, beaten only by the Nokia 808 Pureview. Why is this a big deal? Machine learning techniques like Apple’s ‘Deep Fusion’ and Samsung’s ‘AI camera’ may now have a bigger influence on image quality than ever before, but hardware remains an important base for these computational toppings – and all else being equal, bigger sensors are better photographic dough.
The megapixel conundrumThe reason why bigger sensors are desirable is because they have greater light-gathering powers. The classic analogy is to imagine a sensor’s millions of photoreceptors (the pixels) as buckets, and light photons as rain falling into them. The larger the bucket, the stronger its image signal, and the less it needs amplification that can lead to noise (think snowy grain) or lower dynamic range. This is the megapixel conundrum – cram lots of smaller buckets onto a sensor, and the images will have more pixels that’ll potentially create a sharper image. But smaller buckets usually have weaker image signals, which in turn could see noise obscure all that extra detail if it isn't handled correctly. This is why the S20 Ultra (and other high-resolution phones before it) seemingly offer the best of both worlds with ‘pixel binning’. The S20 Ultra’s default mode is to actually shoot 12MP photos, by turning groups of nine pixels into one big 2.4-micron pixel. That huge ‘bucket’ could support some of the best low light photography we’ve seen from smartphone – in theory, at least.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra's 9-in-1 'nonabinning' creates huge single pixels that are larger than in most other camera phones. When lots of light is available and you want extreme detail, you can flip the S20 Ultra into its 108MP mode. The idea isn’t that you’ll be taking lots of 108MP landscapes – a resolution that no-one outside of billboard advertisers really needs – but that you’ll have the leeway to crop into interesting details without losing picture quality. This is one of the reasons why high-resolution cameras like the Fujifilm GFX 100 exist. But the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t, for many physics-based reasons, a Fujifilm GFX 100. And cameras like that remain niche in the photography world for one big reason – actually harnessing that resolution is an extremely difficult, and often self-defeating, pursuit. And that's with tripods and remote shutters. Why megapixels don’t matter for most peopleIn the real world, photo quality comes from a delicate balance of ingredients and flavors. Focusing on megapixels is like cooking a delicious puttanesca and concentrating solely on the number of pasta shells. Yes, a generous helping will increase your chances of carby goodness, but it might also overwhelm the whole dish. Just as important as resolution are color science, image processing, lens quality and, perhaps most crucially, autofocus. If those last two aren't up to scratch, resolution is pretty irrelevant. This is why “the key to capturing a high quality photo is a high resolution camera” isn’t really true outside of carefully staged photo shoots.
Every camera is a compromise and the S20 Ultra is no different. For example, it’s interesting that its main 108MP sensor doesn’t have the speedy Dual Pixel AF seen on the S20 and S20 Plus, instead going for the standard, less advanced phase detect autofocus. It may compensate for this with some clever A.I trickery, but on paper this could make it more prone to focusing errors. Does this mean Samsung's S20 Ultra camera claims are all marketing hot air? Far from it. The huge sensor is potentially a real boon for natural-looking low light photos, and we’re excited to see how this all mixes with Samsung’s tasty computational sauce. It’s just unlikely to be the physics-busting all-rounder Samsung suggests, and the S20 and S20 Plus may even be the better compromise for most people.
Shooting to its strengthsThe real stars of the S20 series could even turn about to be innovative software features like Single Take (above). This mode simultaneously shoots a variety of different photos – ultra-wides, portraits, hyperlapse videos – over a ten-second period, then lets you choose the best. This impressed us during our early Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review and is something you simply can’t do with a standalone camera. It’s good to see phones pioneer user-friendly tricks like this, rather than trying to become 9mm-thick pro DSLRs. Like the Fujifilm X100V, the best cameras are the ones that have evolved to suit their natural environment – and for phones, that's still largely point-and-shooting. We can’t yet be conclusive about the S20 Ultra, but the likelihood is that its 108MP resolution does more to support Samsung’s quest for big numbers (100x zoom, 8K video with a five-minute recording limit) than the quality of our everyday photography. Its headline features are full of caveats, but beneath them is impressive hardware and software that should make the S20 Ultra a real contender for the title of best camera phone. For now, though, all we’ve seen are the camera’s ingredients – we’ll find out exactly how good the dish is in our full S20 Ultra review soon.
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| AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: Apple’s true wireless earbuds do battle Posted: 15 Feb 2020 07:00 AM PST Beats Electronics, the company behind Beats headphones, has been a big player in the global audio market since it was first set up nearly 16 years ago. Fast-forward to 2014 and the company was acquired by Apple for $3 billion – and since then, it’s been going from strength to strength. Last year, Beats and Apple launched the Beats Powerbeats Pro, a pair of true wireless earbuds created for working out. During our review, we found they’re supremely comfortable, sound decent, and seem to never, ever fall out. What else could you ask for from a pair of buds built for fitness? Later in 2019, Apple unveiled the Apple AirPods Pro. These are, admittedly, a better pair of buds when it comes to audio smarts – thanks to new noise cancellation tech. But when it comes to a good pair of true wireless earbuds there’s much more to consider. So which pair of Apple-owned true wireless earbuds are truly the best? As with most high-end headphones these days, the answer will be different for everyone depending on your lifestyle. That's why we’ve balanced the pros and cons of each pair of earbuds based on their most important factors, like sound performance and comfort. Read on to find out which pair of true wireless earbuds we think are right for you.
AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: priceThe Apple AirPods Pro true wireless earbuds cost $249 / £249 / AU$399. You might think this premium price tag makes sense for an Apple product, but there’s a significant price difference when you compare them to the 2019 AirPods, which cost $159 / £159 / AU$249 with the standard charging case, and $199 / £199 / AU$319 with the Wireless Charging Case. As such, they’re not marketed as a direct replacement for the 2019 AirPods. When we compared the Apple AirPods Pro with the Apple AirPods we did find there’s a lot more on offer with the newer Pro model, including noise-cancellation and active EQ. For many that might justify the big price hike, for others, the advanced performance may still not be enough of a draw for that price. Similarly, the Beats Powerbeats Pro cost $249 / £219 / AU$349. Unlike the AirPods Pro, you have four different colors to choose from, including Black, Ivory, Moss, and Navy – all of which come with a matching charging case. The Powerbeats Pro are significantly more expensive than the previous iteration of these earbuds, the Powerbeats 3, which can usually be found online for under $100 / £100. But as we’ll learn later, what you're getting with the Powerbeats Pro is the significantly improved design, Apple's latest H1 Chip, and advanced sound quality. As you can see, there’s no price difference between Apple’s two Pro true wireless earbuds in the US – and a marginal difference elsewhere. AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: designHow you feel about different earbud designs often comes down to personal preference and whether you want a bigger bud that might not be pretty but feels secure, or a minimal design that values style over sports credentials. The Apple AirPods Pro are slim and minimal, but do have a distinct look when you have them in your ears, which has become synonymous with Apple. This is largely down to the stems, which stick out of your ear and point downwards. These stems are considerably smaller than the original AirPods, but they’re still obviously AirPods all the same. The shorter stem may sound good if you were never keen on them in the original AirPods, but we found during testing it took some getting used to. That’s down to the fact there’s a ‘capacitive force sensor’ located in the stem. This is a small ridge on each of the AirPods Pro buds that you can squeeze to activate noise-cancelling / Transparency mode, or skip and pause tracks. What this means is that with a shorter stem, activating that sensor is a little more challenging – although we did find it became second nature after a few weeks of testing. The Beats Powerbeats Pro look completely different to the AirPods. They have a design that’s become synonymous with sports-focused headphones – with a hook around the back of your ear – that still looks the part outside of the gym too. Of course, this makes sense given they’re marketed towards those who need a good pair of everyday headphones that are just as at home at the gym as they are the office. On paper, we much prefer this look, but the one downside over the AirPods Pro is they jut out of the ears more – for some people this won’t be an issue, but it’s worth flagging up, especially if you like to wear earbuds to help you fall to sleep. Like the AirPods Pro, there’s a control on the Powerbeats Pro themselves. On each, there’s a playback control button located where the Beats logo is, as well as a volume rocker, so you can control music with your hands.
When it comes to comfort credentials, the Apple AirPods Pro have had an upgrade over the original AirPods. They now stay in place well and during our testing, we found they didn’t bounce around at all – even when we were jogging or running up a flight of stairs. This fantastic fit is due to the customizable fit features. Apple offers three different-sized silicone tips and helps you to figure out which is best for you with a fit test within the app. This will make sure the buds don’t just fit well, but give you the best sound performance, too. The only minor downside is that a lot of sweat can make the silicone tips slide about a little more than we’d have liked. But, crucially, they didn’t fall out, even while running. They’re also very light, which sounds like a big pro, but could be a problem if one of them ever did fall out. We couldn’t guarantee we’d notice straight away.
We also found the Beats Powerbeats Pro to be extremely comfortable during testing. What we mean by that isn’t just that the design around the ear fit snugly, but the whole experience while listening to music was great too. When we’ve tested some true wireless earbuds in the past we’ve found there’s a slight in-ear pressure when listening to music. It’s not unpleasant, but not ideal. It’s something we felt while listening to other workout earbuds, like the Jaybird X4. However, that odd pressure is nowhere to be found with the Powerbeats Pro. This is deliberate and due to a micro-laser barometric venting hold located in the front chamber that Apple says reduces pressure in the ear and improves bass response. Like the Apple AirPods Pro, there’s also a choice of different-sized earbud nozzles, which contribute to the excellent fit of the Powerbeats Pro. Combine that with the added hook design and you’ve got one very comfortable listening experience. It’s also worth mentioning here that both earbuds have been designed with IPX4 sweat and water resistance, which means they’re good for 10 minutes of water or sweat splashing.
AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: battery lifeBattery life is a key factor when it comes to finding the right true wireless earbuds for you. There’s no point going fully wireless if the battery is poor and you have to plug them in to charge them often, after all. During our testing, the AirPods Pro lasted 4.5 hours with noise-cancelling on and around five without it. The AirPods Pro’s charging case will then give you over 24 hours of listening time when fully charged and it also has a fast-charging mode. In comparison, the Beats Powerbeats Pro offer a huge eight to nine hours of battery life. That’s obviously much better than the AirPods Pro, but there’s no active noise cancellation here, which explains some of that big difference. The Powerbeats Pro charging case also provides 24 hours of listening time and comes with a fast-charging mode, so they’re on par in that respect – although the Powerbeats Pro charging case is very big, which makes it a little awkward to carry around.
AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: performanceThe biggest difference between the two true wireless earbud models is noise cancellation. The AirPods Pro are the first headphones from Apple with active noise cancellation tech built-in. During testing of the AirPods Pro, we found that when active noise cancellation is on, there’s a strong and noticeable effect. However, it won’t completely shut out every sound around you. For example, if you’re in an office and there’s loud music playing, a bit of it might bleed through. Having said that, just walking down the street with them in your ears will shut off most noises, including cars and motorbikes. Constant noise, like a fan or the wind (the type that can be particularly annoying), is shut off well, too. We also found they worked well on a train, making a huge difference when this mode was turned on and off. Handily, the AirPods Pro also offer Transparency mode, allowing you to listen to music and hear what’s going on around you if you need to be a little more aware. What’s important to note here is that although the Powerbeats Pro do not have noise cancellation, the very snug fit of the design – with the hook around your ear and comfortable in-ear nozzles – can give you a certain level of passive noise cancellation by physically blocking out sound. However, the AirPods Pro quite obviously win when it comes to drowning out outside noises and providing an immersive listening experience.
When it comes to general sound performance, Apple has provided custom drivers, improved bass and an adaptive equalizer within the AirPods Pro. During our testing, we found this meant vocals often sounded really rich and the bass, in particular, was more powerful than the original AirPods. We had a similar experience across all kinds of music, including acoustic, indie rock, electro, pop, and hip-hop – but equally across these genres, the separation between high mid and low was only average. One thing to note is there’s still a feeling that the sound is 'closed off'. What we mean by that is it sounds as though the music is coming from inside your head; high-quality headphones tend to make it sound as if the sound is coming at you from all angles instead. Some other true wireless earbuds performed better when it comes to hearing the details in the music than the AirPods Pro, like the Sony WF-1000XM3 for example. Similarly, classic music sounded a little dull, but pop music always came through clearly with rich and balanced mid-frequencies. During our testing of the Powerbeats Pro, we found that, as you’d expect, the Beats brand still caters to EDM, R&B and rap, and can now play most crunchy rock and alternative with some authority. Surprisingly, the Powerbeats Pro have really turned down the bass this time around. Although they’re not quite at a flat EQ, it’s more like a gentle v-shape that boosts the highs and lows with a slight recess on the mids. It’s a smooth curve so that music sounds reasonably energetic, but not too slanted that movies and shows are unwatchable. We found that even movies like Thor Raganarok sounded absolutely fine with them. Although it’s worth mentioning that this might be subjective. Our preferences for an EQ curve aren’t going to be to everyone’s tastes – and there are no tools here to alter the sound. This is bound to be frustrating if you don’t feel like you’re hearing enough mids when you’re watching a movie or if you feel like your music is missing some sparkle in the upper register.
Although they offered a good listening experience that blocked out some environmental noise, it wasn’t always a good experience listening to the Powerbeats Pro on busy public transport or in a loud office. With that in mind, we found they performed their best in quieter environments, like at home, in a calm office or at the gym. Because you can use hands-free Siri, they’re great for setting timers in between sets and placing calls to friends and clients. Whether you choose the AirPods Pro or Powerbeats Pro may come down to something as sensible as where you’ll be using your earbuds the most. Both true wireless earbuds feature Apple’s H1 chip. This means you get features including Audio Sharing, Announce Messages with Siri, and Hey Siri with each of them. However, one additional feature it’s worth mentioning here is that the AirPods Pro send exact volume levels to your iPhone so you can see if you’re listening to things too loudly. It’s a small but significant step in hearing health that could win some people over.
AirPods Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: takeawayWhether you buy the AirPods Pro or the Beats Powerbeats Pro will all depend on what you’re looking for. After all, they’re the same price in some regions. If you’re active and want a pair of headphones that’ll do for the commute and the gym, you’d probably be best opting for the Powerbeats Pro. They fit better thanks to the around-ear hook and snug nozzles. What’s more, the (nearly) nine hours of battery is also hugely appealing if you’re active and won’t get a chance to stop and charge – unless you want to carry that huge case around with you. On the other hand, if you want the best sound performance with the latest noise cancellation tech and Transparency mode you need the AirPods Pro. They’re also a good option if you prefer something a little more compact too, both in your ear and to carry around thanks to the smaller charging case. If you’ve not been sure about AirPods in the past, the Pro design might win you over. Those big stems are smaller, audio performance is better, and fit has been hugely improved. You can’t go wrong with either of these true wireless earbuds and at the end of the day it’ll come down to what your day-to-day activities look like, whether you need the latest noise-cancelling tech or maybe that you just prefer the design of one over the other. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Live Caption from Google's Pixel phones could jump to Chrome too Posted: 15 Feb 2020 06:30 AM PST Live Caption is one of the coolest features on Google's Pixel phones – it made its debut on the Pixel 4 before moving to the Pixel 3 as well – and it looks as though Google has plans to build it into Chrome too. The real-time text captioning feature leverages Google's AI processing might to instantly pick up what's being said in video and audio clips, providing a text translation on screen. It was actually introduced as an Android 10 feature last year, but it's been slow to make it out to phones. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is going to be the first non-Pixel handset to get Live Caption capabilities.
As for its introduction in Google Chrome, the Speech On-Device API (SODA) that Live Caption relies on has been spotted in the code for the browser, as reported by Android Authority, suggesting it could soon be making its way to the desktop. Easy listeningComments attached to the code in Chrome mention Live Caption by name as well, and even hint that the functionality in the browser might eventually extend beyond what's possible on Android. Live Caption is of course hugely useful for those who have difficulty hearing, but it can come in handy for everyone else as well – when you're watching a video but can't have the sound on for whatever reason, for example. As yet there's been no official word from Google about Live Caption appearing in Chrome, so we don't have any idea if or when it'll become a proper part of the software. It should also make its way to Chromebooks too, if it's added to Chrome. The same sort of technology comes built into the Recorder app, another Pixel 4 exclusive from Google – it can transcribe audio captured through the phone's mic in real-time, producing a text copy on screen as the words are being spoken. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| How to watch Love Island online: stream the winter series from UK or abroad Posted: 15 Feb 2020 05:07 AM PST Winter may not be our type but this hit TV series certainly is, with shocking re-couplings and plenty of villa drama, Love Island has certainly lived up to its name. And now, with just over a week to go, the race for the final is officially on. Who will be named the winners of this Love Island season? Keep reading to find out how you can watch Love Island online from anywhere in the world. Well, it's certainly been a dramatic couple of days, Paige and Finn are officially boyfriend and girlfriend and Callum and Molly are still cracking on in front of Shaugnha. Not to mention, we had to say goodbye to not one but two couples! Don't worry if you haven't caught up yet - we won't spoil anything. And with just over a week to go until the final, there will be another re-coupling tonight - where the girl not chosen will be going home! At least the islanders can enjoy all of the action from the very luxurious villa in South Africa - reportedly worth 5.3 million. Ready to watch the next episode or still have a few episodes to catch up? Keep scrolling and we'll tell you how to watch Winter Love Island online whether you're in the UK or mismatched a holiday.
How to watch Winter Love Island online for free in the UK:If you're going to be in the UK the whole time the show is on then watching it couldn't be easier. Simple gather your friends and families around the TV at 9pm every day (apart from Saturday's) and tune in to ITV2. But if you would rather watch Love Island online you can easily catch it via the ITV website or watch it on your mobile devices via the ITV Hub app which you can download here for Android and here for your iPhone or iPad. The other way to watch ITV online is to go via TVPlayer.com - we actually prefer this option as the stream tends to be better quality and more robust. It's also a faster site, more responsive and quicker to get up and running with. It's still free and legal, too. How to watch Winter Love Island online from outside the country:If you’re from the UK and have planned a holiday while the show is on we won't be jealous that you're in the sun whilst we face the cold and rain - we'll just tell you how you can still get your fix and avoid any annoying geo-blocking. By using a VPN, you can change your IP address to one in the UK which will allow you to stream the event using your ITV account. Keep reading and we’ll show you how. Who are the Winter Love Island 2020 islanders?
Who has been dumped from the villa?
Who will be hosting Winter Love Island?Laura Whitmore has replaced Caroline Flack as the host of this hit TV series. For those of you who haven't heard of her before, Whitmore is an Irish broadcaster and actress. Fans can rest assured that this will be the only big change occurring, you can still expect to see comedian Iain Stirling cracking jokes and voicing over the series. Who were the winners of Love Island 2019?Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea, and although they have now parted ways - it's safe to say they were everyone's favourite couple for a while. Amber entered the villa on day one and although she had a bit of a tough time, she definitely rose above as she was crowned the winner - and Greg entered the villa on day 43. What do the winners of Winter Love Island UK get?Apart from finding their soul mates of course, they also get a whopping £50,000 which they can choose to split with their partner or keep to themselves. And of course, they get to be crowned as that year's winners inevitably going down into the Love Island hall of fame. How long is Winter Love Island on for?Although ITV have kept it fairly quiet, we can expect for this season to run the usual time as the other seasons so you should be getting six to eight weeks of drama, bombshells and plenty of gossip!
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| This $500 HP Pavilion laptop deal packs a serious punch in the Presidents' Day sales Posted: 15 Feb 2020 04:24 AM PST Cheap laptop deals are at home in the HP Pavilion, and the latest Presidents' Day sales are no exception. We regularly see fantastic savings on everything from every day builds to powerful configurations. This weekend, we're seeing the latter. This fantastic HP Pavilion laptop deal is bringing the latest Intel processor to the $500 laptop party. Not only are you picking up a 10th generation processor, but it's a lightning-fast quad-core i7 brain capable of incredible power - an excellent piece of kit at this price point. Add 12GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD into the mix and you're already looking at a laptop deal punching far above its weight. So, when that 16GB of Intel Optane memory creeps in, you'll realize why you need to act fast to secure your own cheap laptop deal in these Presidents' Day sales. This is a truly amazing specification at this price point - a set of internal components we usually see pitched at a much higher cost. You'll be multi-tasking through high-performance programs in no time thanks to a staggering 12GB RAM, and that 16GB Intel Optane memory learns how your computer runs and streamlines each process for even faster launching and loading. You'll want to be quick to take advantage of this cheap HP laptop deal in the Presidents' Day sales. We don't see it sticking around much longer, and it might be a while before specs fall down to this price point again. Today's best HP Pavilion laptop deal in the Presidents' Day salesShop all Presidents Day sales right here on TechRadar, or jump straight to the best cheap laptop deals around. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Genesis Open live stream 2020: watch the PGA Tour golf from anywhere Posted: 15 Feb 2020 04:21 AM PST It has never been easier to watch golf online, so wherever you are in the world, you can rest assured of being able to find a reliable Genesis Open live stream in 2020 with the help of our guide. Tiger Woods has it all to do if he wants to win a record 83rd PGA Tour title, after carding a disappointing +2 score in round two. The favorites are now Matt Kuchar, who sits atop the Genesis Open leaderboard on -9 heading into the the 3rd round, and current world number one Rory McIlroy on -7. Yes, the 2020 PGA Tour is now gathering speed. Prior to this tournament, the early highlight of the season was Webb Simpson's dramatic play-off win over Tony Finau at the Phoenix Open. But now the 3nd round of the Genesis Invitational is upon us, it's safe to say even more excitement is at hand. Taking place at the exclusive Riviera Country Club in southern California, the Genesis Open - or Genesis Invitational if you prefer - is one of the PGA Tour's most prestigious events, dating all the way back to 1926. Since then, the venue has hosted two PGA Championships, a US Open, and is lined up to feature in the 2028 Olympics. That's some pedigree, so golf fans will understandably want to where they can watch a reliable Genesis Open live stream. Already in the know but abroad at the moment? g\Of the many options we've tested, the best VPN that will allow you to watch your local golf coverage from the PGA Tour is Express VPN - which comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. Check it out, because with that kind of deal, what do you have to lose? Watch the Genesis Open 2020: Live stream PGA Tour golf from anywhereThere are loads of easy ways to watch the Genesis Open 2020 including in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and almost anywhere else in the world. Scroll down for a full breakdown of options, but the first thing you should know is that anyone away from their home country can still tune into the action as usual by using one of the best VPNs. These services will allow you to get around any geo-blocking restrictions your local broadcaster may have in place and and let you watch a perfectly legal, high-quality Genesis Open live stream if you're out of your country. Best of all, they only takes a few minutes to set-up. Our current favorite Virtual Private Network, ExpressVPN, comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.
Genesis Open Live Stream 2020: How to watch the PGA Tour golf in the US
If you're outside the US this week but want to access one of the above options, then you can use a US VPN to effectively transport your computer, phone or tablet's IP back to a stateside location.
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PGA Tour Golf Live Stream: Watch the Genesis Open 2020 in Canada
Watch the Genesis Open 2020: Live stream PGA Tour golf from AustraliaAs with Canada, options to live stream the Genesis Open 2020 are limited in Australia. Once again, it's a case of snapping a GOLFTV pass or going without the PGA Tour golf this weekend. Pricing is just as competitive as in the Great White North, too, so those Down Under can grab a GOLFTV subscription from $9.99 a month. The timings aren't bad, either, with final round action set to get really interesting from 7am AEDT on Monday, February 17. Breakfast and birdies is never a bad way to start the week, is it? Grabbing a GOLFTV pass is also your best option to watch the PGA Tour golf and live stream the Genesis Open if you live in most other countries. Now that you know how to follow all the action as it happens, here's some more background information on the Genesis Open 3rd round tee-times, leaderboard, and favorites. Genesis Open 3rd round: tee-times for the Genesis Invitational 2020 and leaderboard this SaturdayNearly all of of the world's top players turned out for the Genesis Invitational 2020, but with the cut ending up at +1, many fan favorites find themselves going home (or drinking a beer) over the weekend. Some of the big names who struggled to get to grips with the Riviera and won't feature in the third round are Italian Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari (+8), gofing icon Phil Mickleson (+4), and Tiger Woods' playing partner for the first two rounds, Justin Thomas (+3). That means there are just a handful of key Genesis Open round three tee-times you should know this Saturday. Current leader Matt Kuchar tees off alongside Rory McIlroy at 1pm ET/10am PT, which is 6pm GMT in the UK. And while he currently sits nine shots off the lead at even par, a late charge by Tiger Woods can never be discounted. Tiger hits his first drive at 11.47am ET/8.47am PT, or 4.47pm in the UK. He'll be playing a group that also features former Masters champion Jordan Speith. Also lurking in dangerous positions are Australia's Adam Scott on -6, Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello on -5, and England's Paul Casey on -4. With a hefty $9.3m purse and impressive player line-up, you can probably tell by now that the Genesis Open is 2020's biggest PGA Tour golf tournament to date. We'll be watching all the round 3 action right alongside you, and as a final reminder, one of our preferred options to access a legal and trustworth Genesis Open live stream is by using a Virtual Private Network to access the broadcast you normally would at home. Of the many options we've tested, the best VPN to sign up to right now is Express VPN - and it comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. We'll continue to update this article with the latest Genesis Open tee-times as the tournament progresses.
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| Coronavirus malware scams return with a venegeance Posted: 15 Feb 2020 04:10 AM PST Criminals are exploiting fears over the growing threat of coronavirus to trick users around the world with new online scams, experts have warned. Research from security firm Proofpoint has found that email attacks using coronavirus as a hook are expanding in number and reach, with victims having personal and financial information stolen. Some attacks are even spoofing official World Health Organisation (WHO) advice emails in order to make their scams appear more legitimate, with others claiming there is a worldwide conspiracy to hide the cure.
Coronavirus malwareProofpoint's investigation found a number of distinct scams targeting users worried about the spread of coronavirus, along with attacks specifically targeting certain industries, with dedicated attacks against construction, education, energy, healthcare, industry, manufacturing, retail, and transportation companies. In one attack, company employees were sent fake internal emails purporting to be from their firm’s president giving advice on what to do if affected by coronavirus - but in reality they are having their personal details stolen. Another campaign claims there is a global conspiracy to cover up a cure for coronavirus, with victims told to click a link to find out the cure - but again, their personal details would be stolen through phishing sites.
A final campaign (pictured above) uses the logo of the WHO to spoof official advice emails, which trick users into downloading keylogging malware (AgentTesla) which can then record all keys pressed by the victim, potentially giving hackers access to online banking accounts. The majority of attacks are being detected against Japan and the United States, although Proofpoint also saw large-scale incidents in Australia and Italy. The company says it will continue to monitor the latest threats and issue advice where possible, with users reminded to, "be watchful and exercise caution where Coronavirus-themed emails and websites are concerned."
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| The Batman: this is the most badass detail of Robert Pattinson's Batsuit Posted: 15 Feb 2020 04:08 AM PST Here's the truth: the world doesn't need another good Batman movie. We've got five of those from the past 31 years: Batman, Batman Returns and the Nolan trilogy, without getting into the weeds on The Dark Knight Rises' plot holes. We need a great Superman movie much more than we need a good Batman movie. 2021's The Batman, then, has to show us something new – otherwise, as the third live-action iteration of the Dark Knight within a decade, it could start feeling repetitive to audiences, as evergreen as the Caped Crusader is. This week's costume reveal by director Matt Reeves doesn't give too much away: it's one moody shot of Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight in red lighting, set to music from composer Michael Giacchino. But fans have noticed one key detail in less than a minute of footage: the Bat symbol that Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight wears seems to be forged from a gun, speculated to be that of the firearm Joe Chill used to murder Bruce Wayne's parents. This touch appears to be inspired by a Kevin Smith and Jim Lee story from the comic Detective Comics 1000 back in 2019, as pointed out by a Twitter user with an excellent memory: Frankly, that's rad as hell. Is it a bit on-the-nose? Well, sure, but superheroes are on the nose. As much depth as Bruce Wayne has relative to other comic book characters, he's still a man dressed as a bat. So why not go all-in on the details? Why not have a Bat symbol forged from a damn gun? Beyond differentiating this Batsuit from previous versions, it's a detail that tells its own little story. That sort of embedded information about the character is a really cool clue as to the tone of the film, and it's slightly more subtle in terms of characterization than the Batman V Superman Dark Knight keeping the Joker-vandalized suit of a dead Robin in his Batcave. Generally speaking, fans have been comparing the suit to the outfit from the Arkham games, which has a similar armored look, though The Batman's version looks more angular:
By contrast, Christian Bale's Batsuit looked more like a lightly armor-plated wet suit. Ben Affleck's looked like it was made from thick fibers, which gave the character a bulky look, suiting his MMA-style brutal combat style. Earlier iterations, like Keaton's suit, had a plastic-y armored quality that famously made it impossible for the character to turn his head without rotating his whole body. It's a tricky thing to get right: the Batfleck suit wasn't perfect, but the Bale version did suit that version of the character, who was trained by assassins to move in and out of the shadows, and therefore needed manoeuvrability to do so. A story on The Wrap suggests that The Batman will focus on a Bruce Wayne in his second year as the character. The red lighting of this video underlines the noir quality that Reeves has previously used to describe his movie in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter. "It's very much a point of view-driven, noir Batman tale," the director said in January. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional. It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films. The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective, and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been." This is a Batman who will actually solve crimes, then, which even in the comics isn't always the focus of the character. Some of the best Batman stories, though, like The Long Halloween, Hush and the Batman animated movie Mask of the Phantasm (itself based on the comic Batman: Year Two), do feature ongoing mysteries with a killer twist. Some fans have compared the moody, noir quality of the trailer (and the lighting) to the latest live-action Daredevil series on Netflix, too. And that's not a surprise either. Both Batman and Daredevil were reinvented in the '80s by Frank Miller in a similarly noirish fashion, that would go on to shape both characters for decades. They're likely just drawing on similar influences, from both Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli. So, what's in a Batsuit, and a 50-second camera test? A lot, actually, and a hint that we really are going to get a Batman movie that can show us something we've never seen before. The world doesn't necessarily need another good movie about the Caped Crusader, but every sign suggests this one is in excellent hands. The Batman releases on June 25, 2021.
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| Bentley Continental GT: elegance, comfort, status, serenity Posted: 15 Feb 2020 04:00 AM PST The Bentley Continental GT starts at $198,500 / £159,100. The model we drove, north of £190,000 (around $248,000), but the price is almost irrelevant. This is much more than a price tag. It's elegance, comfort, status, serenity. The admiring glances, the knowing nods, the open-mouthed, finger-pointing excitement as you effortlessly glide along don't go unnoticed. Sure, the Orange Flame paint on our Continental GT did make it stand out from the crowd even more, but the attention is warranted. When it comes to finding the best driving experience there is, the Bentley Continental GT is hard to beat.
Bentley Continental GT designThe original Bentley Continental GT, which arrived in 2003, wasn’t the sharpest looker, but the design has been refined and updated over the years, and the latest model has a sleek, contemporary aesthetic inside and out. A large, shining grille dominates the front profile, with delicate pinched bodywork lines running the length of the vehicle. Its wide, low stance provides the Continental GT a powerful, dominating presence and the oval lights and exhausts on the rear provide pleasing symmetry to the eye. The doors are wide, heavy, substantial. As they open, the illuminated Bentley footplate greets you as you step over the deep threshold and into the driver’s seat. Entry and exit does take some practice, as you need to really swing your leg in and out of the low driving position. Once in the seat, however, you’ll unlikely want to leave. Close the door and the excellent acoustic insulation shuts out the world around you. A small, motorized arm appears over your shoulder, delivering your seat belt to your hand. We affectionately dubbed it the 'seat belt butler'. It’s certainly not an essential feature, but we now wish every car had one (it’s not limited to Bentley’s though, we’ve also seen it in Audis). One negative point here though, the motorized arm feels a little flimsy, and lacks the premium finish of the rest of the car. It’s minor, but it's something you’ll have to be gentle with. Click your belt in and turn focus back to the cockpit in front of you and the Continental GT makes you feel at home. The front seats are spacious and fantastically comfortable, with the quilted stitching matching the leather stitched door panels for a premium finish. The two rear seats are more for show than anything else. Tall front seat passengers will leave little-to-no legroom in the back, meaning the rear is really only viable for young children. Move your hands over the dials, to the end of the control stalks, to the rear of the paddle shift switches and to the inside of the door release handle and you’ll find the same knurled finish. Pleasingly distinctive to the touch, it’s another small detail on the Continental GT which reminds you you’re in something rather special. Bentley Continental GT driveUnsurprisingly, the Bentley Continental GT drive is sublime. Smooth, comfortable and effortless, it also has the ability to thrill thanks to the 6 liter, twin turbocharged W12 under the hood. Put pedal to the metal and the Continental GT can propel you from 0-62mph in just 3.6 seconds. For a car which weighs over 2 tons, that’s some serious performance which leaves many rivals in its dust. On tarmac, the ride is blissful, but even when we took the GT a little off road - to a car park located in a field - we were able to continue in comfort. You’re able to manually adjust the ride-height of the Continental GT easily using the main touchscreen display, providing additional clearance for those times you veer off the long drive up to your mansion house. There are few drive modes available, with the standard Bentley mode (denoted by the Bentley B icon above the circular mode selector) the default setting which balances a comfortable ride with the performance push when required - it’s the mode we used most often and is great for both cruising and brief bursts of acceleration.
You can switch between drive modes using the dial below the gear shift However, if you really want to put the W12 to work, click into sport mode. The suspension stiffens up (but it’s still far from uncomfortable), steering becomes more responsive and the exhaust becomes raspier - which complements the sheer force produced when you push the GT to show you what a luxury superyacht on wheels can really deliver. The wing mirrors are large, as too are the blind spot indicator lights mounted on them (it takes a short while to become comfortable with their flashes), ensuring you're suitably warned when there's another vehicle alongside, helping you to avoid pricey collisions. For the times when you’re touring, piling on the miles, Comfort is the drive mode you need, offering up the most comfortable of rides. You can enhance this even more by taking advantage of the built-in massage function in the driver and front passenger seats. Controlled, again, from the large main touchscreen, you can pick from five different types of massage, with a toggle for intensity too. Our favorite was ‘Wave’, which works all the way up and down your spine in a highly effective way. If massage on the move isn’t quite your thing, the seats in the GT are also heated and air-cooled, which along with the climate control, ensures you’re always traveling at your most comfortable temperature - bliss.
There are five massage functions to choose from Bentley Continental GT specs and techWe've already mentioned the large, central display in the Bentley Continental GT a couple of times, and you won't be surprised that there is much more on offer here than just ride-height adjustment and the massage function. Before you even get to using the touch screen, it has a party piece of its own. Approach the car and peer through the window and the dash appears to be just a panel of wood stretching from the instrument cluster to the passenger door. Climb inside and press the ignition however, and the panel rotates to reveal the 12.3-inch display. It’s an impressive trick, with an added bonus of having a third side to it, housing traditional dials for compass, time and temperature - if you’d rather have something more refined than the large touch screen. A button below the section allows you to rotate through the three options. Rotate back round to the display and the touch screen is bright and clear, and Bentley's interface is responsive and easy to navigate. It's not the quickest we've used, with the occasional noticeable pause as the system loads, but it doesn't get in the way of operation. The satellite navigation is excellent, with highly detailed maps and points of interest, a smart search engine and clear instructions provide on the main display, on the screen in the instrument cluster and even on the HUD (heads up display). You can also control audio playback from the large touch screen display, with DAB radio and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity available. The Continental GT also features a high-quality speaker system from Naim, which delivers incredibly crisp sound which can be fully tailored to your particular taste with individual on-screen controls for the sub-woofer, bass and treble. Bentley ensures the interior of the Continental GT looks just as good at night, with delicate mood lighting in the foot wells, on the door panels and across the dash. You can even select from a range of colors, ensuring you get the look you want. Talking of night... another feature here is the 'night vision camera', which can give you a live feed of the road ahead through a special night vision camera on the front of the car. This provides you with extra visibility when driving on dark roads - especially useful if you're winding your way down unlit country lanes. That's not the only camera on the Bentley Continental GT either, as it has them all round its frame, providing you with a 360 degree, bird's eye view of the vehicle's surroundings. This, along with parking sensors, makes parking and maneuvering this large car much easier, plus there's a main reversing camera too allowing you to clearly see what's behind you. It's a useful addition, as visibility from the rear window isn't the best. Something which took a little bit of working out was the cruise control, with the controls on a stalk behind the left side of the steering wheel. We find on-wheel controls for cruise easier to master at-a-glance, but it didn't take long t work out the GT's way of doing things. Combining the adaptive cruise control with a very good lane assist system, and the Continental GT could pretty much drive itself along motorways - although you'll need to keep your hands on the wheel at all times, and continue to pay attention to the road ahead. This isn't an autonomous car. A glance down from the road, and the digital cockpit - a screen that replaces the traditional instrument cluster behind the wheel - and you can see a wealth of information. Core stats such as speed and fuel are displayed alongside detailed navigation and mapping functions, various car data sets and information on the music playing and the call list from your mobile phone. However, with its HUD, the Continental GT ensures your eyes spend most of the time focused on the road as it projects key information such as the speed limit, your current speed and the next navigation instruction into your line-of-sight. There's plenty of charging sockets for everyone's phones too, with two USB ports under the central arm rest up front, and a further two hidden below a sliding panel between the two rear seats - which also features two cup holders and a 12v port as well. If you ever get the chance to drive a Bentley Continental GT, do it. It'll be unlike anything you've driven before it. The comfort, the power, the tech - it's a heady cocktail of premium excess and luxury and one that would be seriously addictive if it wasn't quite so expensive. It's a fantastic experience, but one which may have ruined all other cars for us.
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| When will Star Trek: Picard episode 5 be released? Posted: 15 Feb 2020 03:10 AM PST Want to know when Star Trek: Picard episode 5 is available to stream? The latest show in the long-running and ever-popular Star Trek series releases every Thursday on CBS All Access in the US, and every Friday on Amazon Prime Video in international territories, which includes the UK and Australia. By now you've seen episodes 1-4 of Picard, and JL is finally having Star Trek-shaped adventures on other planets. After a slow burn start to season 1, Picard looks like he's just acquired two new crew members, including Seven of Nine from Voyager and the Romulan Elnor. There are 10 total episodes in Star Trek: Picard season one that will release weekly, and a season 2 has already been confirmed. Below, we'll explain when you can watch Star Trek: Picard episode 5, and when we expect the reason of season one to arrive on CBS All Access and Amazon Prime Video. When is the next episode of Star Trek: Picard?Star Trek: Picard releases every Thursday on CBS All Access in the US, and every Friday on Amazon Prime Video internationally. CBS All Access released Star Trek: Picard episodes 1, 2 and 3 at midnight PT, so we expect Star Trek: Picard episode 5 to be released on February 20 at midnight PT / 3AM ET. In international territories where Star Trek: Picard broadcast rights are owned by Amazon Prime Video, Star Trek: Picard is released the day after. So expect to see episode 5 on February 21. That said, Twitter users reported seeing the first episode drop at 11PM UK time on the Thursday, so it's possible you'll see each episode a little earlier. Star Trek: Picard release scheduleThe show will release every Thursday throughout the next month or so. We've listed US dates followed by international dates below, and while they're subject to change, there's no reason to believe the schedule will be altered.
Star Trek: Picard season 2 is coming, tooStar Trek: Picard was renewed for a second season before the show even aired. Whoopi Goldberg will return as Guinan from The Next Generation for season 2, but otherwise we won't know what the producers have planned until season one is over. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Could the Moto G Stylus be like a budget Samsung Galaxy Note 10? Posted: 15 Feb 2020 03:00 AM PST The Moto G Stylus is the first mainstream phone to pack a stylus in years – aside from, of course, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and its predecessors. The comparison is inevitable. But given the vast difference in price and specs, we’re inclined not to put them head-to-head in a typical ‘versus’ fashion. Instead, we’ll answer a better question: is the Moto G Stylus a bona fide budget Samsung Galaxy Note 10? The short answer: yes it seems to be... for the most part. There are certain perks you just don’t get at the budget end of the spectrum. But there are also particular differences between Motorola and Samsung's approaches that make them less similar by phone philosophy. Don’t worry, we’ll explain that in full later on. First let’s get the obvious comparisons out of the way to where they align – then we’ll get to how they differ. But they’re both stylus phones, right?Yes, both phones have styluses, but they work a bit differently due to hardware choices and software interactivity. As the gold standard, the Note 10's S Pen leads the way in functionality. It rests flush to the edge when inside the phone, and retrieving it is a slick action – push and it clicks in snugly, push and it pops out. It’s an accurate stylus, and uses Bluetooth for its extra functionality: the button can operate like a remote shutter for the main phone’s photography, or you can press it for gesture controls that, admittedly, are often too erratic to rely on. The Moto G Stylus’ accessory is an analog tool, simply working as a capacitive stand-in for a finger. It has no buttons, no remote functionality, and sits securely in the phone after pushing it until its handle-mounted nibs lock into place. Pulling it out requires yanking on the hooked tip which sticks out of the phone, but it requires so much force that an errant pocket or string won’t catch and yank it out. So are they equally useful?It’s pretty clear that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s S Pen operates better than the stylus on the Moto G Stylus – you get what you pay for. The Samsung costs $949 / £869 / AU$1,499, while Motorola's phone it set to cost $299 (around £230, AU$440). So what functionality do you actually miss out on by opting for the Motorola? The S Pen’s remote shutter is neat but not terribly useful unless you’ve gotten good at propping up your Note 10 on ledges or mounting it on a tripod. Likewise, the ‘gesture’ control promises the capability to switch songs or other simple action at a flick of the stylus, but its finicky recognition is less Harry Potter and more trial and error. The best, reliable S Pen use case is the simple capability to take notes – it’s quite responsive and accurate to write and sketch on your device. This is especially helpful when the screen is locked and you just need to jot something down. The Moto G Stylus isn’t quite as precise, as it’s got a larger nib, but is still rather accurate and neat to use with particular features. While the Moto Note app works fine for sketching, the stylus is also helpful for things like marking up photos or tasks that need dexterity, like painting over which parts of an image you want moving in Cinemagraph. But is the Moto G Stylus like the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 in other ways?Given the Moto G Stylus costs a third of the Note 10’s launch price, don’t expect their specs and features to be competitive - but overall, the G Stylus does decently for itself with an Full HD+ (2,300x1,080) display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 4GB of RAM. It also has Android 10, which puts it on parity with Samsung’s phone, giving it the same software perks in the latest operating system version. The G Stylus’ 4,000mAh battery exceeds the 3,500mAh capacity of the Note 10 - which is a good indicator of battery life, but other factors might not make that such a distinct advantage (we’ll know when we put the G Stylus through its paces). For its price, the G Stylus is also pretty competitive in its cameras, with a 48MP main lens, 16MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens for up-close photography. While some might miss the telephoto lens, and the photo software isn’t as good as Samsung’s, that’s still a variable kit for a Motorola budget phone. The G Stylus’ 16MP front-facing phone is tucked in a less-obtrusive punch-hole, taking a more obvious cue from the Note 10. But the Moto phone is less an imitator than a phone keyed more toward the tastes of the budget consumer. We've yet to properly test the Moto G Stylus for our full review, but we hope to long-term test out the phone in the near future. In summary, the Moto G Stylus is a scrappy contender with a well-rounded set of cameras, specs, and a pared-down stylus that still provides the kind of functionality people remember from the Palm days. It’s not quite a Note 10, but it does seem a worthy stylus-packing phone for the budget crowd.
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| Star Trek: Picard star on the newest addition to Picard's crew Posted: 15 Feb 2020 03:00 AM PST Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard episode 4 follow. Star Trek: Picard has slowly pieced together its crew over the course of its first few episodes. In episode four, 'Absolute Candor', we met its newest member: the sword-wielding Elnor, a Romulan raised on the planet Vashti by the Qowat Milat, a group of warrior nuns. In a rash moment towards the end of the episode, Elnor beheads a man with the intention of saving Picard, a brutal outcome that JL isn't happy with. Nonetheless, it results in Elnor departing the planet with Picard, ready to follow him on the rest of his journey. We spoke with actor Evan Evagora about Elnor's story in episode four, and what we can expect from the character for the rest of the season. "He gets into a fight with Picard, and he ends up beheading a man he's known since he was seven or eight years of age," Evagora says "He kills for the very first time in this episode, and we see him processing that sort of moment. We see him grow up a little bit, and we also see him finally leave the planet he's been stuck on for 10 or 12 years. He gets to finally take to the stars, and go on this amazing adventure, and see this world he's only ever heard about and dreamt about. He's finally on his path to becoming who he's meant to be." The episode establishes that Picard has known Elnor since he was a young boy, so this is a drastic altering of their relationship. "They've got a bit of a rocky relationship. It's been some time since they've seen each other," Evagora says. "Elnor's got a lot of questions for Picard: why he left him, I guess he feels very abandoned by him. And the thing about Elnor is, he's an orphan, and he views Picard as a father figure. What happens when that person up and leaves from your life, you know? He's dealing with all that, and then this man re-enters his life again, and we just pick up from that moment and deal with Elnor and Picard's reaction to that." The Romulans are in a tough situation in Star Trek: Picard, having been displaced by the supernova first seen in 2009's JJ Abrams Star Trek film. Evagora believes Elnor offers a different perspective on Romulans than we're used to seeing in Trek. "He's very much affected by what's happened to his homeworld. With him, I found that even when I had to go back and do some research for the role, I found when I got given the script and spoke to the writers, especially Michael Chabon [Picard's showrunner], I found what I knew about Romulan culture I had to throw out the window. He shines a light and gives us a different perspective on Romulans than we've really ever seen before."
Star Trek: Picard is careful to depict Romulans with real depth in what are evidently politically turbulent times for the people. We've seen plenty of Laris and Zhaban this season, for example, both of which live with and are employed by Picard on his vineyard. "Back in TNG, with Worf, how the Klingons were obviously enemies, Worf coming into the show showed that not all of them are evil, not all of them are bad," Evagora says. "I think Elnor shines that light on the Romulans." 'Absolute Candor' ends with Elnor on-board La Sirena, ready to continue on with Picard in their search for Soji, Dahj's twin. We ask Evagora how Elnor will interact with the other crew members, given his very different background. "He's obviously a late addition to the ship, and everybody already has some form of a relationship, and this kid rocks up. It'll be interesting, the dynamic he has with all the other characters, though he's very much the same intrusive person especially when it comes to social interactions. It's kind of endearing at the same time as being annoying [laughs]." Evagora won't be drawn on details of how his character develops in the rest of Picard season one, only that it won't be predictable. "You're going to have to wait and find out. It's not what you expect, though. I'm probably going to have to leave it at that." Star Trek: Picard is available to watch on CBS All Access every Thursday in the US, and every Friday on Amazon Prime Video internationally. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| AMD defends Threadripper 3990X – it’s not slower on Windows 10 Pro, the reviews are wrong Posted: 15 Feb 2020 02:50 AM PST AMD has come forward to clarify issues around its Ryzen Threadripper 3990X flagship 64-core HEDT processor, which as you may have seen, has recently been reported as not running with its full capabilities on Windows 10 Pro – due to the OS not being able to handle 128-threads. Anandtech, and other tech sites, observed a “lot of slowdowns” in some benchmarks with the Threadripper 3990X running on Windows 10 Pro, in comparison to the higher-tier versions of Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise.
This has drawn AMD to make an official statement to clarify that there is no performance difference between any of these versions of Windows 10, and that AMD officially recommends Windows 10 Pro for use with the Threadripper 3990X (or indeed Linux, for that matter). AMD sent out a statement as follows: “Higher editions/versions of Windows 10 confer no additional performance or compatibility benefits to the processor. We understand that this suggestion has been made in the media, but we believe this to be an error in testing that our team is presently diagnosing.” As we mentioned, Anandtech wasn’t the only site with benchmarks indicating this might be the case, with Phoronix drawing similar conclusions – presumably due to the same ‘error in testing’, but we won’t know until AMD clarifies further, of course. It could simply be down to the version of Windows 10 Pro being used in the respective benchmarks, and when we initially reported on the purported performance difference, we observed that some folks were already saying the latest update to Windows 10 Pro allowed it to see the 3990X correctly in all its 128-thread glory. Little to no differenceTom’s Hardware retested the Threadripper 3990X on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, and found “little to no” difference in performance outside of the slight variation you’d expect when benchmarking. Furthermore, Tom’s used version 18362.592 of Windows 10 Pro – which is what AMD recommends for benchmarking the 3990X, either that version or better – and pitted that against version 18362.476, finding that the former did indeed offer better performance for the Threadripper chip. So it is possible that the benchmarks were performed on an earlier version of Windows 10 Pro than AMD recommends (Phoronix said it used version 18363, but that’s a parallel branch to 18362, so without knowing the full version number, we can’t judge whether that could be the problem here). At any rate, we’re really going to have to wait for AMD to go through its process of pinning down exactly what was at fault here, before we know for sure. But from what AMD is saying, and Tom’s is reporting – plus other chatter online with folks observing that updating Windows 10 Pro to the latest version appears to cure any issues – it seems like there isn’t actually a problem with the 3990X in this respect, after all. Meanwhile, more tales of the power of the Threadripper 3990X have emerged, including something of an eye-opener in that the processor has the raw power to run Crysis in software, with no graphics card needed.
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| The iPhone 12 could come with a custom-made Apple 5G antenna Posted: 15 Feb 2020 02:30 AM PST Apple is expected to launch new iPhones as usual this September, but the iPhone 12 could come with a brand new component that we haven't seen before: a custom-made antenna ready for 5G connections. That's according to sources speaking to Fast Company, who say that Apple wants to build its own antenna rather than relying on the Qualcomm equivalent because it thinks it'll be able to make the phone thinner as a result. Apple is also keen to reduce its reliance on third-party component developers, the report says. The tech giant already develops its own processor chipsets for the iPhone, with the A13 Bionic chip fitted inside the iPhone 11 range of handsets.
The iPhone 12 will, apparently, make use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem to enable 5G on the next batch of iPhones, but the decision about the connected antenna is still to be made, some seven months ahead of launch day. The year of 5GAnalysts and tipsters have long been saying that 2020 is the year that Apple will add 5G to the iPhone, and it would be something of a surprise if it put off the next-gen tech to the year after. Just about every flagship and plenty of mid-range and budget phones are going to come with 5G capabilities this year, so it would look a little odd if Apple didn't embrace the technology. What's interesting though is how it might go about it. Making its own antenna would be something of a risk for Apple – the custom-made antenna it fitted inside the iPhone 4 let to some users having problems receiving calls, and with the new 5G tech, it's going to be a real challenge to get everything right. We might not know for sure what Apple is putting inside the iPhone 12 until September arrives. In the meantime, rumors are swirling that this could be the year that Apple decides to drop the notch from the phones. Via Engadget This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BT, Vodafone, Plusnet and more - what are the best broadband deals this weekend? Posted: 15 Feb 2020 02:30 AM PST It's a massive part of your life, sitting in the corner of your house, powering all of your digital activities...but finding the right broadband deals isn't as easy as it might sound. With so many ISPs now operating in the UK, the options are now limitless. That means it doesn't take long to end up with twenty tabs lining your screen trying to compare speeds, prices, incentives and the strange names of broadband packages (Ultimate Oomph bundle, anyone?). Luckily, if you have better things to do this weekend than sort your internet, and we can imagine you do, we're here to help out a bit. Below we've compiled the top five options ranging from fibre broadband deals through to the TV options so you can find your ideal plan.
The 5 best broadband deals available right now:
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| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sold out in the UAE Posted: 15 Feb 2020 01:35 AM PST Samsung released its second foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip alongside the Samsung Galaxy S20 series on February 11. While the S20 series will release early March, pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip were live on the Feb 12 and 13 and the unit was on store shelves February 14th. Within a day, all of those units are now completely sold out. If you didn't manage to get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, you'll now have to wait a bit longer. TechRadar was monitoring local online retailers and while there was availability available till today morning, it now appears that all allocated units have been bought and the next batch lands on February 18. Samsung has confirmed by issuing a press release that the Galaxy Z Fold is all sold out- though there is no mention on the number of units that were made available. You can check our hands-on video with the Galaxy Z Flip. Galaxy Z Flip comes with 256 GB internal storage for AED 5,499.00 in two colors Mirror Black and Mirror Purple. You can head to Samsung's website and sign up to be notified on when the Galaxy Z Flip is back in stock on February 18. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| EE's Black Friday SIM only deal returns - 60GB of data for just £20 a month Posted: 15 Feb 2020 01:00 AM PST Is it a coincidence that EE brought back one of its best ever SIM only deals on Valentine's Day...? No. No it's not and we cannot stress this enough...SIM plans aren't romantic. However, while this doesn't scream love, it does at least quietly chant bargain as this marks the return of one of EE's best SIM plans. Offering up 60GB of data for just £20 a month, the last time we saw this promotion from EE was over Black Friday. Considering EE isn't exactly the cheapest network around, usually costing more than its three main competitors - Three, Vodafone and O2 - anytime we spot the big name retailer going big on its deals, it's always worth jumping on. For you or for a gift for your partner - you can't say we didn't try and deter you - we've listed everything you need to know about this EE SIM only deal down below. You'll also find details of the closest competing offers.
EE's big data SIM only deal:What other SIM only deals are available right now?One deal EE will have difficulty beating comes from Three. Offering an unlimited data cap for just £18 a month, Three currently has the market beat. Or, on the cheaper side, Smarty Mobile is rocking a 50GB data plan at a price of just £15 a month. And with this deal, you'll be on a 1-month rolling contract meaning you can stay for as long as you want and leave when you like. Just want something cheap and cheerful? iD Mobile's 2GB of data for £6 option could be ideal. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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