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| F1 live stream: how to watch today's US Grand Prix 2019 online from anywhere Posted: 03 Nov 2019 09:44 AM PST Today could well be the day that Lewis Hamilton secures his sixth drivers' title at the US Grand Prix. He only managed to be the fifth fastest driver in qualification, but just a few points will be enough. Can the Mercedes man do it? You can find out with an F1 live stream of the event from wherever you are. The United States Grand Prix was voted the best race of 2018 on the official F1 site. As if that wasn't enough to set expectations high for 2019, this could be the race that lets Hamilton take his sixth title, making him an elite driving legend. This is going to be an intense race. Now Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari can only hope to grasp second and fourth places respectively. Last year saw Kimi Raikkonen win this race for Ferrari but the four years before that were all Hamilton wins, with Vettel before that in 2013. The year before that, in 2012, Vettel set the track lap record at 1:39.347, but Hamilton ultimately won that race, too! Lewis Hamilton - at 363 points - now has a 74-point lead lead over teammate Valtteri Bottas, with only three races and a total of 78 points still available to any one driver. All that means that all Hamilton has to do at Austin is get eighth place or better and he's won the title, regardless of Bottas' finishing position. If Bottas doesn't win this race then Hamilton will be crowned champion, regardless of his finishing position. You can see all the exciting racing using an F1 live stream from anywhere in the world – here's how.
How to watch the US Grand Prix from outside your countryTo see how you can stream F1 live from the US Grand Prix in the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand, then scroll a little further down this page to see the broadcast options. But if you try and tune in to your native stream from outside your country, you'll quickly discover that it's geo-blocked. How to live stream US Grand Prix in the UKHow live stream US Grand Prix 2019 in AustraliaWatch the US Grand Prix in the US: live stream F1
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| How to watch His Dark Materials online: stream the new show from anywhere and for free Posted: 03 Nov 2019 08:54 AM PST The time has come for the fantastic, epic trilogy of fantasy novels - the on screen adaptation of His Dark Materials as a series is finally premiering. Don't want to miss what is set to be another incredible HBO show? Keep reading to find out how to watch His Dark Materials online - no matter where on Earth you are. Yep, HBO (and the BBC) is bringing His Dark Materials to your screens and from the teaser trailer it's set to be as epic as the novels. The short clip promises an eight part series with action, fantastical creatures, a search for the truth and more twists and turns than you could possibly imagine. The teaser trailer shows that the series follows the brilliant adventures of the characters in the Northern Lights, specifically focusing on the fierce hero Lyra Belacqua as she tries to find her kidnapped friends and unearth the plot behind these kidnappings. We can be sure to see some pretty impressive visual effects as there will be a variety of fantastical daemons - the physical manifestation of people's souls. Set in an alternative universe, you can expect a series filled with mystery, intensity and the search for justice. As the series unravels, we'll will see how instrumental Lyra becomes in all the chaos that descends upon their universe. Can't wait to watch? Keep reading to find out how to watch His Dark Materials online - no matter where in the world you are. For a change, it's great news in the UK, where you get to see it first and for FREE!
Watch His Dark Materials online from outside your country:If you're away on vacation or just temporarily overseas when the show premieres, do not panic! You can still watch His Dark Materials online as it happens (or on catch up). Using a little handy trick, you can get around geo-restrictions and digital borders that would usually get in the way by using a VPN (assuming you don't breach any broadcaster Ts&Cs, of course). This will allow you to gain access to all the incredible His Dark Materials episodes as they happen without even having to be in one of the countries its airing in by changing your IP. That way you can watch the show while abroad. Which VPN is best for you? Our personal favorite is ExpressVPN. And how do you use that to watch His Dark Materials online? Read on to find out all you need to know. How to watch His Dark Materials online in the US:
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| Apple's updated patent points to a wrap-around display for the iPhone Posted: 03 Nov 2019 06:30 AM PST Rumors of a wrap-around iPhone screen have been floating around for years, but a newly updated patent shows Apple is still very much interested in the technology – even if it isn't going to be ready in time for the iPhone 12. As reported by Patently Apple, Apple has registered a continuation patent on the wrap-around display filing that we've seen before. Essentially, it's appending some new information on an existing patent, or tweaking the details that have already been logged. So while this patent isn't completely new, the fact that it's been updated shows that Apple is still seriously considering this technology. Whether it actually makes it into a finished product remains to be seen.
New information added to the patent mentions the "continuous loop" of a glass display around a device: a screen that would function on the front and the back of your iPhone. Other phone makers are looking at similar ways to innovate on the standard glass-and-metal slab design we've now become so used to. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha features a wrap-around screen, though it's being labeled as a concept device. In other words, it's for early adopters, and it might not work terribly well. Apple is typically very cautious with any new technology, and won't push out any hardware to consumers unless it's sure that it's ready. Samsung is another company with a patent for wrap-around screens, and has been pushing the display over the edges of its Galaxy phones for several years now. Could wrap-around be the new foldable? Whatever Apple's plans, it seems unlikely that the 2020 iPhone 12 will have anything quite so innovative. One of the more recent rumors about the handset suggests it will come with a screen sporting a 120Hz refresh rate. Via AppleInsider This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 4 ways Disney Plus could beat Netflix – and 4 ways it could fall behind Posted: 03 Nov 2019 05:00 AM PST Disney Plus is on the horizon, with the streaming service’s first few territories set to get a whole lot of Disney in the coming weeks, and there are already signs that it’s going to be a successful start. Sure, there still isn’t a Disney Plus UK launch date, but there’s still plenty that the House of Mickey is doing right. From high resolution streaming to a nostalgia-packed launch catalogue, Disney Plus has possibly the most anticipated streaming service launch we’ve ever seen. Obviously it’s not a fair comparison in some ways; when Netflix first launched its OTT service, there simply wasn’t the same market for streaming that there is now. And Disney has the kind of content catalogue that most platforms can only dream of having at launch. As the days until launch trickle out, we’ve brought together what we think are the 4 best things working in Disney Plus’ favor (+), and what could stop it from achieving its full potential or market dominance (–). + Single tier pricingSingle. Tier. Pricing. We’ve gotten so used to streaming services with various pricing plans and subscription models – whether Netflix’s Basic, Standard and Premium plans, or Hulu’s ad-supported tiers – that the single tier for the Disney Plus price feels refreshingly simple. For just $6.99 / AU$8.99 (around £5) you get access to the whole library, with no caveats or catches outside of your territory. + 4K HDR for allSure, most things on Disney Plus won’t be in 4K resolution, or HDR (high dynamic range), but the premium video technologies are now found on an increasing number of content providers – with enough 4K TVs in use to really warrant it. By including these features in the single price tier, Disney is ensuring anyone who wants to access that level of picture quality can, and with so many blockbuster Disney and Marvel movies coming to the service, that’s going to be a crucial perk for a lot of viewers. + Content from the dawn of timeWell, not quite. But with TV shows and films going all the way back to the 1930s – starting with Snow White & The Seven Dwarves – there’s a spread of content unlike anything else you’ll find online. You may not want to watch a lot of the older stuff, aside from a few curios and classics, but to get such a historical catalogue of Disney branded titles is nothing short of a marvel. + Dedicated exclusive showsSomewhere where Disney Plus has an advantage: it’s already a content creator. Whereas the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime started producing shows and films to circumvent licensing fees and gain more of a brand identity, Disney has decades worth of production experience and hordes of studios it can leverage to create for the service that will keep fans coming back and subscribing. We’re already seeing this with the new Star Wars TV shows on Disney Plus, including launch title The Mandalorian – and Marvel shows focusing on Loki, Hawkeye, and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. (Not to mention new animated series and spin-offs from a host of lesser-known characters, even including Forky from Toy Story 4.) But with massively expanded MCU and Star Wars universes, there are plenty of fans desperate to consume all the lore that they can, and Disney Plus can give it to them. But positives aside, what could Disney Plus end up doing wrong? – Restricted releasesIf you’re focusing on all the things Disney Plus will give you easy access to, it’s easy to forget that Disney can also restrict that access elsewhere. We’ve already heard about American movie theaters losing rights to screen classic 20th Century Fox movies like The Fly, Omen, or Alien, and there’s a clear knock-on effect for film enthusiasts who don’t want to settle for a living room experience. Bad blood over this seems certain. – Same old, same oldDisney Plus will live and die on its tentpole franchises, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. But the danger of producing so much content within these channels is that Disney ends up fatiguing its audience with a one-note monoculture of endlessly similar sequels and instalments. Disney’s acquisition of so many studios and IP, notwithstanding the advantages it gives to Disney Plus subscribers, could easily oversaturate the market with Disney-minded entertainment and end up being a dangerous thing for diversity across the market. – Not so global launchesDisney Plus could be a victim of its own hype, in that the service won’t be launching worldwide even though there’s already worldwide interest. With no Disney Plus UK launch date, or current plans for the rest of Europe – the Netherlands aside – many viewers won’t have the same choice of streaming services, and may be harder to attract later on if Netflix and Amazon Prime continue to get their claws in. – Running out of contentAs much as it’s exciting to see hundreds of classic Disney films and shows, hundreds will only get Disney so far. Netflix boasts around 8,000 total titles, while Amazon Prime has over 14,000 TV shows alone (via Business Insider). Disney’s long-running Twitter thread of launch titles didn’t even get near 1,000, and it will take a while before Disney will have a comparatively sized catalogue. As much as we’re excited for the November 12 launch, we can’t shake off the feeling that the excitement could be hard to keep going with some speedy growth after the first few months (when people have likely watched the titles they already wanted to).
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| Apex Legends Season 3: latest update news, tips, patch notes and more Posted: 03 Nov 2019 04:10 AM PST EA surprised many with the sudden announcement of Apex Legends back in February 2019, a free-to-play battle royale shooter that sees the publisher going toe-to-toe with genre mammoths PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite Battle Royale. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and set in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends is a squad-based battle royale shooter where teams of three go up against 57 other players to try to gather loot and be the last person (or squad) standing. However, unlike Fortnite and PUBG, Apex Legends sees players take on one of eight classes, each represented by a unique character (imagine Fortnite mixed with Overwatch and you’ll be on the right track.) As of October 1, Apex Legends has entered its third season. Called Meltdown, this season is introducing plenty of changes, big and small. From new weapons, to a new character to a brand spanking new map there's plenty to enjoy in Season 3 of Apex Legends for old and new players alike. Meltdown is seriously building on some of the much-needed and successful improvements that Respawn Entertainment made to Season 2 in a way that gives us great hope for the future of this game that's now very close to being one year old. If you're new to Apex Legends and looking to see what you're missing or you've dropped off the map for a while and you'd like to catch up on the latest, we're here to keep you up to date on what's fresh in Apex Legends.
As we said in our full Apex Legends review: "Truth be told, the Battle Royale movement has never quite grabbed me. I dabbled in PUBG and spent a dozen hours or so with Fortnite, yet nothing ever quite stuck the landing. Apex though, has got me hook, line and sinker. Featuring intuitive controls, an outstanding comms system and remarkable rogue’s gallery, Respawn has created what feels like the AAA outing for the genre." Apex Legends update news
A duos mode is finally coming to Apex Legends on November 5. This long-awaited game mode is mixing up the usual three-person squads by allowing players to team up with one other player and take on other pairs. At the moment, it's not known how long the limited time mode will last but usually in Apex Legends they go for three week rotations. As yet, no limited time modes have become permanent features in the game so despite the high demand, it doesn't seem likely that Duos will hang around longer than its allotted time. Then again, never say never—if it proves popular enough we may see it again one day. Apex Legends MeltdownSeason 2 of Apex Legends has now wrapped up and as of October 1 Season 3: Meltdown is underway. So what's new? Well, the most important thing is that brand new map you've probably heard about. World's Edge In Meltdown players are waving goodbye to the classic King's Canyon and saying hello to World's Edge. This new map is only the second ever introduced in the game but it's a dramatic departure from its predecessor, offering a massive, bright world that combines fire and ice. There's plenty to explore in World's Edge and we're sure it's keeping secrets that will be revealed later in the Season. Not only that, its diverse terrain that will see you dodging geysers, contending with lava fields and riding atop a moving train among other things offers a great opportunity to experiment with different combat styles. Battle Pass Apex Legends isn't exactly known for having mind-blowing Battle Passes but Season 3 does offer an improvement on its predecessors in some ways. Like the others, this Battle Pass is brand new for the Season and it brings with it 110 levels to climb by completing daily and weekly challenges, with more than 100 exclusive items including Legendary Skins, Apex Packs, Loading Screens and Gun Charms to earn. New weapons and character The new weapon for Season 3 is the Charge Rifle and it's making its debut alongside the new hacker and surveillance expert, Crypto. This new Legend can be purchased for 750 Apex coins and is great for those seeking some long-distance combat options as he uses his surveillance drone "to stay in the fight and out of the spotlight". He'll be a great addition to any team looking for some recon and of interest to any player looking for a more refreshing style of play. Ranked League Series 2Alongside Season 3, Ranked League Series 2 also launched on October 1. Like Series 1, Series 2 uses a score-based system with the developers feeling pleased with how it went the first time around. Tiers and Divisions also remain the same along with the level 10 entry requirement for ranked play and the fact that playing with friends will see matchmaking up to the highest ranked player. So what will players see that's a little different? Well, in Series 2 all ranked players will see their ranks be soft reset. That means all players will drop 1.5 Tiers. This is being done instead of a hard reset to 0, which would really stop any feeling of progress for those who were invested in the previous Ranked League. After deactivating leaver penalties in Series 1, Series 2 has them enabled so players who abandon their teammates during a match are hit with a matchmaking penalty in regular and Ranked matches. Penalties mean players are stopped from entering new matches for escalating amounts of time based on how often they drop out of matches before they're finished. Penalties range from 5 minutes to an entire week. While the Series 1 score-based system remains it has been improved in some ways. For more "granularity in the points spread" all the points in the system have been multiplied by 10. Match entry RP costs have also been updated. Bronze matches remain free but Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Apex Predator matches now cost 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 RP respectively. Assists have also been added to Ranked play's kill count score. An assist in Apex Legends is defined as doing damage to a player within 5 seconds of them being knocked down by a teammate. If the player is revived the assist doesn't count. Completely new to Ranked League Series 2 is the Apex Predator Ladder Position which now allows Apex Predator ranked players to see their worldwide standing as well as their RP. The ladders positions are split by platform so three players on PlayStation, Xbox and PC are all able to claim a number 1 ranking. Cosmetic rewards for rankings have also been introduced. All players receive badges indicating the highest level they've reached while players that reach Gold tier and higher receive a gun charm. Reach Diamond or higher and players receive a custom dive trail. Recently there have been rumors that players could soon see cross-play and cross-progression introduced to Apex Legends. We're taking these rumors with a pinch of salt since Respawn hasn't made any comment on them. But if there is anything to be announced it's likely we won't hear until Season 3 is underway or perhaps even past. Apex Legends tips and tricksApex Legends can be difficult to get to grips with. There are a lot of different characters each with their own abilities and skills, plus this battle royale arguably leans more heavily on strategy and teamwork than some of its competitors. Get ahead of the pack with our selection of Apex Legends guides, designed to help you become a champion.
How to download Apex LegendsApex Legends can be downloaded for free from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Origin Store or Apex Legends website. Simply search for the title, download the game and enjoy! But do keep in mind that a good internet connect and subscription to either PS Plus, Xbox Live or Origin Access is required to play. The good news is that Apex Legends is also coming to mobile in the future, following in the footsteps of Fortnite and PUBG. Apex Legends roadmap - what's next?Respawn Entertainment has shared the season roadmap for Apex Legends. Apex Legends Battle Pass seasons run for approximately three months. Currently four seasons have officially been announced:
Is Apex Legends coming to mobile?Yes. In EA’s quarterly earnings report, the publisher announced that it’s looking at bringing the Respawn Entertainment-developed game to mobile platforms and to both South Korea and China. “We’re in advanced negotiations to China and mobile”, EA’s CFO Blake Jorgenson stated, before later mentioning South Korea as another expansion point. We shouldn't expect to see Apex Legends on mobile for at least a year, though. According to EA Chief Executive, Andrew Wilson, the game won't launch until the fiscal year 2021.
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| New York Marathon 2019 live stream: how to watch the race from anywhere Posted: 03 Nov 2019 03:48 AM PST Boasting a stacked elite field of athletes, 50,000 long-distance runners will hit the streets of all five boroughs of New York City for one of the world's most iconic road races. Read on to find out how you can get a New York Marathon live stream, no matter where you are in the world. This year marks the 49th staging of the event, with one of the strongest ever fields of runners taking part, which includes Olympians and defending champions. The marathon begins on the Staten Island side of the Verazzano-Narrows Bridge before winding its way through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. Runners then head back into Manhattan before crossing the finish line in Central Park. In the men's race, defending champion Lelisa Desisa returns after world championship gold in Doha last month. The Ethiopian finished last year's NY marathon in a stunning time of 2:05:59, the second-fastest finish in the race’s history. Meanwhile in the women's race, Kenya's Mary Keitany will be chasing her fifth New York City Marathon title. Keitany recorded the second-fastest time in event history, when she covered the course in 2:22:48, and comes into this year's race off the back of a fifth-place finish at the London Marathon and a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run in September. As you can imagine the 2019 New York Marathon will be live streamed for the world to enjoy and this guide will help you find the best way to watch the race from anywhere you happen to be on the planet.
How to live stream the New York Marathon from outside your countryWe'll tell you about your US and UK options below, but you'll likely hit a bump in the road if you find yourself abroad and try to watch a New York Marathon live stream. Broadcasters geo-block coverage. But by using a VPN and changing your IP address back to your home country, you'll discover that it's possible to clear that hurdle - assuming of course you're not breaching the service's Ts&Cs. How to watch a 2019 New York Marathon live stream in the USESPN once again have national live broadcast rights to the New York Marathon for the US. You can watch the race on ESPN 2 from 9am to noon. The event will also be live streamed on ESPN3 (accessible on ESPN app and ESPN.com) from 7am to 9am ET and from noon to 2 pm ET, while live footage of the finish line will be available on ESPN3 from 9.30am ET to 5pm ET. If you live in the New York area and don't fancy stepping outside to watch the race unfold, you can watch all the action for free via ABC7NY which will be airing the race from 9am to 2pm.
How to watch a New York Marathon live stream in the UKFor UK residents, Eurosport 2 is the channel to head to for your long-distance running kicks. Coverage begins at 2.05pm BST, with the channel dedicating a full three hours and 15 minutes to the event. Eurosport is available with basic Sky TV and Virgin Media packages or with a Eurosport Player monthly or annual pass - a free trial for which is available here - that also gives you access across loads of devices. Not in the UK? Don't worry, you can download and use a VPN to take your laptop or mobile virtually back to the UK and watch as if back in blighty. New York Marathon: schedule of the dayIt's set to be a busy day in New York - with a jam-packed field of runners set to take over the city. The start times are listed below for the varying disciplines and competitors (local time ET):
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| Nintendo reportedly plans to bring more 3DS games to the Switch Posted: 03 Nov 2019 03:33 AM PST The release of the handheld-focused Nintendo Switch Lite this year pretty much heralded the final stages of the slow and steady decline of the Nintendo 3DS system. But just because a console is on the out, doesn’t mean its games have to go too. Thanks to the success of the Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo is considering bringing some of the popular 3DS franchises to it in the future. With its non-detachable controllers and slim, light design the Nintendo Switch Lite is firmly for those who aren’t interested in the original Switch’s big screen capabilities and prefer the handheld portable experience. In our review we praised its design for being "more comfortable for portable gaming than the Switch, while boasting the same performance." A bright Lite future
According to the Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki, Nintendo chief Shuntaro Furukawa has said the company is looking to bring more 3DS games to the Switch in order to highlight the Lite’s “appeal” as a handheld. Given the Switch Lite’s immediate popularity—2 million sales in just 11 days—it’s unsurprising that Nintendo wants to capitalise on the console’s success and its appeal as a 3DS replacement. Nintendo is consistently adamant that it will support the 3DS as long as players are interested in it but drawing players towards the Switch Lite is a natural progression. Which 3DS games would be brought forward isn’t clear but one indication of what Nintendo’s intentions may be is the upcoming revival of the Brain Age franchise. In December, the hugely popular DS series is making its way onto the Switch in Japan with a dedicated stylus, new exercises and some features that take advantage of the Switch system. Enhanced continuations of popular franchises are likely to have the strongest appeal, though no one is likely to say no to an improved HD remake of a 3DS favourite. Appealing 3DS re-releases could certainly be a good way to keep Switch software sales strong between big, new releases like Pokémon Sword and Shield and Animal Crossing. We're sure fans have plenty of suggestions for what they'd like to see. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Google Pixel 4a: what we want to see Posted: 03 Nov 2019 03:00 AM PST Google surprised everyone in 2019 by releasing the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, affordable versions of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL that brought some of the hardware and software of the premium devices, but offered them at a more appealing price tag. We'd expect the same to be the case in 2020, with anticipated Pixel 4a and 4a XL presenting some of the features of the recent Pixel 4 and 4 XL in a more affordable body. There aren't any leaks or rumors about the upcoming Pixel 4a devices just yet, so we've taken this opportunity to speculate as to what we could see in the device, and list a few features we'd love to see in the future handset. The Pixel 4 and 4 XL were popular devices, but didn't land with quite the fanfare of the Pixel 3 devices, so the upcoming phones could be Google's opportunity to win back buyers who were put off by some of the intriguing design decisions. What do we mean by that? Read on to find out. Cut to the chase
Google Pixel 4a release date and priceGoogle Pixel 3a XL Since we're not even in 2020 yet, and the Pixel 4 devices are still fresh in our mind (and hands), it's still early days to try and guess a Pixel 4a release date. However we can take a rough estimate. The Pixel 3a became available on May 8, a day after its announcement at Google IO 2019, and we can expect this pattern to repeat itself. We don't know when Google IO 2020 is yet, but it'll be roughly the same time of the year. In terms of how much you'll pay, the Google Pixel 4a price could actually be lower than the Pixel 3a price, at least at launch. We say that because the Pixel 4 cost less than the Pixel 3 (when directly comparing release prices), and we could see that pattern repeat in 2020. Of course these are both guesses, and when we hear some concrete leaks we'll update this article. What we want to see in the Google Pixel 4aThe Google Pixel 4 was an innovative flagship feature, but when it comes to adapting this feature to a budget price tag, there are a few things we'd like it to consider. 1. Bring back the fingerprint scannerThe Google Pixel 4 has no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner like the Pixel 3, not does it have an in-screen one like many premium smartphones around. Instead, it relies on facial recognition unlocking for you to access your phone. For some, this is a useful feature to help them get into their phone quickly and easily; others find this an unsecured and frustrating experience. For the Pixel 4a, we'd like Google to drop this feature, and instead have a physical or screen-mounted fingerprint sensor. It's likely Google will make this change, as the tech involved in efficient face unlocking adds quite a bit of price to the phone, so if the company wants to slash the price of the new device, it'd make sense to remove face recognition first. 2. Improved battery lifeA recurring problem with Google Pixel smartphones is that their battery lives always leave a lot to be desired, and plummet quicker than competing devices. Saying that, the Pixel 3a solved that problem with a bigger battery capacity and a weaker processor, which meant it drained battery less. Since most normal people need smartphone batteries that'll last them a day, even in a pinch, the more affordable and accessible Pixel 4a needs a battery that'll last it this long, which means a bigger capacity than the 4 as well as tools in place to keep it going longer, like canny optimizations. 3. Drop the 90Hz screenThis is bound to be a pretty controversial suggestion, but if Google is looking for features to cut to keep the Pixel 4a price down, we'd argue the 90Hz screen is an unnecessary luxury that could be lost without making the device worse. While some people really love 90Hz screens in phones like the Pixel 4, as it makes the viewing experience a little smoother, many more people struggle to notice the difference, especially people who aren't huge tech fans who don't know the feature is in place. That means it's not a vital feature, and when there are aspects of the Pixel 4 that we would like to see in the 4a, we'd say the 90Hz screens are expendable. 4. Keep the telephoto cameraThe Google Pixel 4 smartphones bumped the number of cameras on Google's devices from one to two, adding a telephoto snapper for optical zoom. The Pixel 3a devices saw the cameras slightly downgraded from the Pixel 3 line, but that was purely in terms of software post-processing, and the hardware was exactly the same. A telephoto lens in a camera is really useful, so you can take better pictures of a subject without dropping the quality dramatically, and we'd love to see it kept in the Pixel 4a. We'd be surprised if this wasn't the case, as the telephoto lens really ties the rear design together. And talking of Pixel 4a design... 5. Stick with the weird designThe Google Pixel 4 smartphones are weird looking devices, there's no getting around that. They're bare on the back except for a pretty sizeable camera bump (no fingerprint sensor, like in previous Pixels), with a glass back but a rubber frame around the edges. Yep, you read that right, rubber in a smartphone! On the front, there's a notch the likes of which you barely see in modern smartphones, with a sizeable chin at the bottom of the screen. All in all, the Pixel 4 devices are far from 'conventional' Android phones, for better or worse. Well, we kind of like the design. It's unique, and the Pixel 4 feels distinct in hand when you're using it. We'd like to see the Pixel 4a retain the 'weird' design, especially the rubber frame, as we found it great for protecting the phone. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| This laptop has a unique, strange looking keyboard that won't appeal to anyone Posted: 03 Nov 2019 02:58 AM PST TBao may not be the most familiar brand name to many people, but this Chinese vendor is trying pretty hard to differentiate itself from the army of smaller identikit laptop vendors that operate in South East Asia. One of its latest products is the TBOOK5 Pro laptop, and it looks to stand out from the crowd with one very unique selling point. The keys on its keyboard have rounded edges that give it a rather peculiar look. The marketing department at TBao calls it "retro punk", claiming that it has a "realistic knocking and light rebound, so that it has a retro charm in both appearance and trial feel". Steampunk appeal?At $489.00 at the time of writing, the TBOOK5 Pro is quite expensive for what it offers in terms of components; there's an Intel Celeron 3867U paired with a dedicated Geforce 940MX GPU with 2GB video memory, a full HD display, a full metal body, a backlit keboard and a fingerprint reader. This makes it as expensive as outrageously stunning Inspiron 14 5000 (5481) from Dell, which also has 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD with Windows 10 and a 14-inch display. Its keyboard remains its main attraction and we can’t wait to see other rivals come up with similar designs although, truth be told, it is very unlikely that any of them will replicate the touch and feel of a true mechanical keyboard. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 will not have ray tracing on PC, Nvidia confirms Posted: 03 Nov 2019 02:57 AM PST Red Dead Redemption 2 possibly having ray tracing was one of the wilder rumors concerning the PC version of the game to spring up very recently, just ahead of its launch, but Nvidia has come out to confirm that it will not have these visual bells and whistles after all. This particular rumor kicked off when Nvidia posted some screenshots of Red Dead Redemption 2 in ‘glorious 4K’ on the PC, but with a GeForce RTX logo in the corner.
That led to speculation that this indicated that the game benefited from ray tracing – which RTX graphics cards are made to handle, with dedicated ray tracing cores – with perhaps fuel added to the fire by the fact that the screen grabs themselves showed off some pretty cool lighting effects. However, Nvidia has since tweeted that the inclusion of the RTX logo simply referred to its RTX 20-series graphics cards – essentially advertising them – and that nothing further was meant to be read into this. Ray banObviously there was enough excitement – or indeed perhaps confusion – generated by the screenshots and surrounding rumors that Nvidia felt the need to come out and actually clarify this. Of course, it was always pretty unbelievable that Rockstar and Nvidia would have kept ray tracing quiet as a last-minute surprise if indeed it was coming to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. After all, they’ve done enough shouting about how the graphical quality of the PC version will be a big step up with better draw distances, more realistic textures and so forth. And besides, it’s the ‘RTX On’ label which normally denotes ray tracing being present in a game, although it’s easy to see how the confusion arose – or at least how people were willing to speculate in a hopeful manner. Red Dead Redemption 2 is out on PC come November 5, following its launch on consoles just over a year ago now. Not only will PC gamers get improved graphics, but there’s also the tantalizing possibility of some pretty smart mods, with one already well underway from the makers of FiveM (a popular mod for GTA V). Meanwhile, in the world of PC games which definitely do have ray tracing, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is just out and we tested the performance of the game across four different Nvidia RTX cards – with some interesting findings.
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| Microsoft Edge has a new logo to help you forget about Internet Explorer Posted: 03 Nov 2019 02:30 AM PST A new browser deserves a new logo, and Microsoft has revealed a radically refreshed bit of artwork to go alongside the Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge. It's still an 'E', sort of, but the updated icon is a long way from the Internet Explorer-esque logo that the original Microsoft Edge is using. The message is clear: Microsoft is breaking with the past with this new version. While the new browser is effectively still in beta, Microsoft has said it's close to being finished, and it should be replacing the existing version of Edge in the near future.
The new and improved Edge has been built from the ground up – using the same Chromium foundation as Google Chrome – to be more appealing to both end users and web developers. Sign of the timesThe new logo wasn't unveiled in a conventional way, however – it was hidden behind a series of puzzles and clues posted to the web by Microsoft employees. At the end of the digital trail was an online surfing game that, when completed, revealed the stylish-looking icon. It makes a change from the usual blog post or press release, at least, and it would seem to hint that the new Edge is almost ready for a full launch. As for the connotations that come with the new Edge logo, we'll leave you to draw your own conclusions – it looks a bit like a green-and-blue wave to us, which presumably links in with 'surfing' the web. Microsoft has been busy refreshing a load of its iconography over the last few months, from the Office icons to the core Windows 10 apps, so it makes sense that Edge would be following suit. Via The Verge This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Can a company move to cloud without losing visibility and control over their security posture? Posted: 03 Nov 2019 01:58 AM PST
Can an organisation responsibly entrust their most sensitive data and workloads to a cloud service provider without losing visibility and control? Must you risk trading security for convenience in a hybrid and multi-cloud environment? These are the kind of questions that will crop up in mind when moving your assets to the flexibility and decentralised nature of a cloud environment. As organisations move to the cloud, Diana Kelley, Microsoft’s Cyber Security Field CTO, told TechRadar Middle East, that they [organisations] don’t have the same kind of visibility they had on-premises but that does not mean they don’t have visibility. Microsoft has two data centres in the UAE – one in Abu Dhabi and one in Dubai. “You can tap all of your traffic on the network when you are in an on-premise environment but when you move to the cloud, you are on a shared environment,” she said. With the right planning and cloud partner or partners, she said that even highly sensitive assets can be transitioned to the cloud in a secure and trusted manner without losing visibility and control. “We give companies ways to get visibility into what is happening with their apps and data in the cloud in many different ways. One way is through Microsoft Graphs and Intelligent Security Graphs, these are trustful APIs that organisations can see their part in the cloud. “Then, we have Azure Security Centre that does the inventory of the systems running in your tenancy and will tell you how many of those Linux or Windows, what is the patch level and what is the configuration levels are,” she said. Moreover, she said that Azure Security Centre gives another layer of visibility such as compliance manager, which is integrated into the Azure and can report on the compliance status and “we also have Secure Score, where organisations can understand the current ranking of their configuration within Azure and compare that to similar organisations by size and protocol”. But, she said that what is right for one organisation is different for other organisations. “You can get visibility in the cloud but it is a different model from what was on on-prem. Within Office 365, you can know who touched the apps and which document in One Drive, who sent the document to whom and who was able to access the document, whether it is from inside or outside. There is a lot of rich reporting, audit and tools that are available now,” she said. Reduce exposure to vulnerabilitiesWhen asked whether a company can get 100% visibility, Kelley said that it all depends on each use case and “we work with each organisation to make sure they get the visibility they need. We are constantly improving our solutions based on customer needs”. However, she said that companies can certainly do a significant amount to reduce their exposure to vulnerabilities and make their organisation fit by doing vulnerability test or run Secure Score to know where they stand and run multi-factor authentication to raise the bar for the attacker. “If you can make it very expensive to attack your company, then, in most cases, the hacker will move on to the easier and softer targets. We work very hard with organisations to give them a view of what they can do to deploy securely. In Azure Blueprint, it gives guidelines for security in Azure and also has CIS Benchmarks that give companies a set of control that can be set within Azure to help them become fit,” she said. The US company has deep data insights from the 6.5 trillion security signals that they analyse every day to track and analyse software vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, unwanted software, and attacker group methods and tactics. “We have been able to catch every malicious activity in endpoint in milliseconds and block that in the cloud. There is so much data to reason over as we look at using machine learning (ML) and it has increased our pinpoint accuracy to reduce false positives and reduce the number of alerts and focus on true problems and potentially impactful activities that are going on within the organisation,” she said. Machine learning is bearing fruitKelley said that ML is bearing fruit but one size doesn’t fit all and it is not perfect yet but without doubt, it is one of the linchpins. “The threat model and the security architecture of the future need to be taken into account as we use ML and, at the same, hackers are also using ML. As the technology continues to develop and so the defences for the technology will also develop,” she said. Machine learning and AI, she said will become a normal part of security strategies. “We have 6.5tr data sitting right now and it helps to have ML and AI bots as additional advisors for hunting the bad guys but we strongly believe that ethics will come into play and also have responsible AI and seven components of ethical AI - fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability,” she said. “If we don’t think about the ethics of AI, it is quite possible that things are going to be biased. We look at the diversity of the teams that are involved with the AI. There are security scientists but as we are designing the model, we can get lawyers, sociologists and privacy experts involved and how it will impact the person who is using it. We take it very seriously,” she said. Designing an AI to be trustworthy, she said it requires creating solutions that reflect ethical principles that are deeply rooted in important and timeless values. Hackers to go after IoT devicesThe CTO expects to see more use of AI by the attackers and going after the IoT space. She said that the bad guys are obsessed with data and there is no better source than the interconnected IoT devices. So, she said that each IoT device should be protected and deployed in a highly secure manner but does not mean that it has to behind a firewall. The beautiful thing about the cloud, she said is that organisations can see the activity around the world. “Instead of an attacker figuring out a technique that works in one country and then deploy that technique in multiple countries, we can see that techniques and pieces of malware and malcode [malicious code] and be able to send that information around the world very quickly,” she said. The cloud is a great bit of “security wisdom” about attack techniques that are occurring and they can go and hunt for the culprits before they cause a serious amount of damage, she added. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Can Google make a big difference, really, with acquisition of Fitbit for $2.1b? Posted: 03 Nov 2019 01:57 AM PDT What is Google trying to do with the purchase of Fitbit for $2.1b? Will it be similar to its previous acquisitions like Motorola, Nest or HTC? Google’s previous acquisitions have been a failure so far. Google acquired Motorola for $12.5b in 2011 and later sold it to Lenovo for $2.91b in 2014. In that transaction, Google gained access to about 25,000 mobile patents and now licenses it to Lenovo. In 2014, Google acquired Nest for $3.2b and they were not able to differentiate from the crowd. In 2018, Google purchased HTC's smartphone division for $1.1b to strengthen its Pixel smartphones with HTC’s intellectual property but Pixel phones can't be considered mainstream with a less than 1% market share. With the acquisitions of Motorola, HTC and Nest and a strong hardware push, Google has not yet been successful at selling consumer devices.
Will Fitbit acquisition make a difference?By purchasing Fitbit, Google now has access to smartwatch patents and data to take on Apple in the wearables health care segment. Apple is currently the king in the wearables category and gained popularity with the acceptance of health care apps. For Google to gain traction in the wearables category, it needs to have its own smartwatch as none of the other top phone makers are using Wear OS, except Fossil. Google paid $40m to acquire smartwatch tech from Fossil this year. When WearOS launched, Huawei, Motorola, LG, Sony and Asus launched smartwatches but couldn't really gain much traction. According to IDC, smartwatch is the second-fastest-growing category after ear-wear in the wearables category until 2023 forecast period. Watches are forecasted to grow from 91.8 million units in 2019 to 131.6 million in 2023 with a five-year annual rate of 9.4%. Apple is expected to lead the way, capturing a 25.9% share of all watches in 2023. Beyond Apple will be a variety of brands running different operating systems, including Android, WearOS, Huawei’s Lite OS, Tizen and others. Fitbit fits in well for Google in health care spaceNow, you know why Google is so serious about the growing health care space and to improve its health-related search results. Fitbit fits in well for Google. From Fitbit’s point of view, it is difficult to sustain in the market with a standalone product when the market is undergoing a cutthroat competition. Even, the future remains unclear for smaller brands as they are competing with brands with an ecosystem of devices. There were many acquisitions and mergers among smaller players in the wearables category such as Fitbit buying Pebble, Fossil buying Misfit. Even Microsoft exited the wearables business after its Microsoft Band and Microsoft Band 2. It is not easy to stay afloat in the wearables category. As big brands are sitting on with a lot of health-related data from smartwatches, how the future is going to be. Google has said that it will never sell personal data to anyone and Fitbit’s health and wellness data will not be used for Google ads. Do you believe it? Insurance companies, in future, will definitely avail this data from smartwatch brands to offer tailored solutions and prices depending on their lifestyle and fitness levels. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Best shows on Netflix for UAE (November 2019) Posted: 02 Nov 2019 10:27 PM PDT Best Netflix Shows: Welcome to TechRadar's guide to the best shows and TV series you can stream on Netflix in the UAE. Want to know what the best Netflix TV shows and best Netflix series are right now? Well pull up a seat, you’ve come to the right place. We've scoured the video streaming service to create a guide to the best Netflix shows in the UAE right now. We'll keep this list constantly updated with the latest television shows that you should be watching and also tell you why.
To that end, we’ve chosen over 30 Netflix shows that you need to watch. Whether you are into meth-laced dramas (Breaking Bad) or fear-inducing dystopias that hit far too close to home (Black Mirror) there’s something for you on the list. With so much choice, however, it can be tough to find that next great show. But that's why we're here. We've binge-watched hundreds of hours of TV so you don't have to. (I know, I know, some heroes don't wear capes.) But more than great shows, Netflix is inventive. It’s trying new things, such as Klingon subtitles on Star Trek: Discovery and is a big advocate for 4K and HDR content. Oh, and it finally did something it said it never would - allow you to download many of its shows to watch Netflix offline. There’s never been a better time to bag yourself a Netflix subscription and binge watch, so get stuck into our gallery and let us know if your favorite show isn't on the list. Without further ado let's dive into the best shows on Netflix!
Payton Hobart (Ben Platt), a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, has known since age seven that he's going to be President of the United States. But first he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: Saint Sebastian High School. To get elected Student Body President, secure a spot at Harvard, and stay on his singular path to success, Payton will have to outsmart his ruthless classmates without sacrificing his own morality and carefully crafted image. Full of comedy and sly satire, Ryan Murphy's The Politician offers a rare glimpse into just what it takes to make a politician. Streaming from September 27th A new standup special from ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham. Watch has he brings to life some of his most-loved companions, including the ever-wise yet eternally grumpy Walter. Streaming from September 24th Is The Crown Netflix's crowning glory? Not quite, but it is a sumptuous look at one of the world's most famous families: the Royal family. While England in the Swinging Sixties confronts an economic downturn and fierce nationalism, the royals are scrutinized as aristocratic freeloaders. Streaming from November 17th The Fab Five - Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), Karamo Brown (Culture), and Tan France (Fashion) - will bring their expertise to Tokyo, working with Kiko Mizuhara as their guide in every episode and Naomi Watanabe as special guest comedian to make-better a group of heroes, and learn and experience Japanese cuisine, fashion, design, grooming and culture firsthand. Streaming now The first season of Netflix Original 13 Reasons Why was released back in 2017 and has been on Netflix ever since then. But the second season landed in May 2018, which looks at the events that unfolded right after the first ended. The show is a US-based high school drama that revolves around a high school student called Clay Jensen and his friend Hannah Baker. Hannah died by suicide, and the first season was the 13 reasons why that happened. As you'd expect, a lot of the topics and themes in 13 Reasons Why might be distressing for some viewers. So really bear that in mind if you're planning on watching it soon - and consider who you're planning on watching it with, too. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Netflix has had a rocky road with sci-fi adaptations - the Wachowski's Sense8 had grand ambitions but didn't quite hit the sweet spot for everyone. Altered Carbon is hoping to change that, with its unique blend of dystopian science fiction. Based on the book of the same name by Richard Morgan, the show has sparks of brilliance ( Joel Kinnaman is great) but is also occasionally ridiculous in its outset (James Purefoy hams it up throughout). It strives to be more than it actually is but we admire what it's trying to do. Oh, and it looks fantastic in 4K. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The latest offering from Netflix Originals is here. The Alienist is a murder mystery set in New York City in 1896. It follows the story of psychologist Laszlo Kreizler (played by Daniel Bruhl) who is enlisted by the police to catch a killer who is preying on local homeless boys. The TV show is based on a novel by Caleb Carr and, interestingly, psychologists were sometimes called 'alienists' back then, which was likely due to the French word 'aliene' meaning insane. Others suggest it might be because people with serious mental health problems were considered 'alienated' from their true nature. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Margaret Atwood is having something of a resurgence at the moment, what with the incredible The Handmaid’s Tale adaptation and now this, a superb take on her novel Alias Grace. Grace is another cutting social commentary that’s wrapped in a mystery, centred on servant Grace Marks who is sentenced to life in prison for the apparent murder of her housekeeper. The plot will keep you guessing, the design of the show is sumptuous and there’s even a surprise cameo from David Cronenberg. Given that Archer is set at the International Secret Intelligence Service (unfortunately abbreviated as ISIS), recent terror atrocities have meant the animation has been getting headlines for the wrong reasons. But don't let this unlucky nomenclature put you off. Archer is a brilliant send-up of spy movies of yore, complete with some of the best voiceover talent - many of which have been pruned from the cast of Arrested Development. While the fifth season 'reboot' wasn't the success it should have been, Archer is still one of the best cartoon comedies around. Seasons on Netflix: 8 Arrested Development is one of the best comedies ever made. So it made sense that Netflix would want to resurrect it for a fifth season. The fourth season was funny, but it wasn’t perfect - primarily because most of the cast were too busy to get into the same room. But the fifth season brings back some of that Bluth magic, which is full of in-jokes, jokes that run for entire seasons and more, well, jokes, this is essential TV. Seasons on Netflix: 5 Freddie Highmore was one of the sweetest child actors around in his younger years, playing cherubic children in the likes of Finding Neverland and the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now he's a fully fledged adult he's taken a much darker turn as future Psycho psycho Norman Bates in the show Bate Motel. A prequel of sorts to the Psycho movies, Bates Motel is a fantastic spin on the horror tale, ramping up the relationship Bates has with his mother - a cold and calculating Vera Farmiga - and sprinkling breadcrumbs along the way that point to how he became who he became. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad. That’s a sentence we never thought we would write, but it’s now three seasons and it is flawless TV. It doesn’t have the menace or fear that propelled Walter White in Breaking Bad, instead it takes its time to paint a picture of Saul Goodman, someone that was in Bad mainly for comic relief. In his own show, though, creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould have created a well-rounded, means well character whose descent into criminality is a slow burn. Although some characters have started to appear from Breaking Bad, the show doesn’t beg for the appearance of Walter White or Jesse - it’s now it’s own thing and we can’t wait for Season 4. Seasons on Netflix: 1 There's no better person to portray not-so-distant future dystopias than Charlie Brooker. He's been holding a warped mirror up to the ridiculous nature of the world's media for years, mixing cutting comments with comedy, but Black Mirror sees him entering darker territory. Each series is just three episodes long but they are all standalone treats, twisting reality in their own unique way while commenting on things we seem to hold dear today - namely technology and television. Seasons on Netflix: 3 More addictive than the meth pushed by Walt and Jessie, Breaking Bad is brilliant binge-watching television. The initial plot is simple: a straight-laced teacher is told he has cancer and to make sure he leaves his family with the best possible life, he turns to drug making and dealing. There's method to his madness as he ends up being pretty good at it. Creator Vince Gilligan has created such a good group of characters, he is currently mining the same world again with Better Call Saul. But that has some way to go reach the highest highs that Breaking Bad offers. Seasons on Netflix: 5 Castlevania is a new anime-lite animated series from comic book writer Warren Ellis that expertly transcribes the franchise's history for the small screen. It's bloody, brooding and a bit outlandish at times, but what else could you expect from a series about vampire hunters and an army of the undead? While there's still plenty of room for improvement when season two rolls around, the first season of Castlevania is without a doubt the best adaptation the series has ever seen, and well worth the one hour and twenty minutes it takes to watch all four 20-minute episodes. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Created by Charlie Grandy (“The Office,” “The Mindy Project”) and Mindy Kaling (“The Office,” “The Mindy Project”), Champions is a comedy that centers on Vince, a washed-up high school baseball star who reluctantly gave up his dreams to take over the family gym in Brooklyn. Vince lives with his sweet, naive younger brother, Matthew and is on the verge of secretly selling the gym and moving to Florida when his high school fling, Priya (played by the hilarious Mindy Kaling), unexpectedly drops off their 15-year-old son, Michael on his doorstep. It's a hilarious portrayal of boy-meets-father that will certainly bring a smile to your face. The words 'food porn' get thrown around a lot these days, and typically are preceded by a hashtag and proceeded by us viciously rolling our eyes. But Chef's Table is the real deal – 4K footage of some of the best chefs in the world making their signature dishes and doling out morsels of philosophy to keep your mind just as engaged as your stomach. Parts of the show come off as a bit too heady for the source material and are prone to veering a bit off course (there's multiple scenes where a particular chef talks about polygamy for some odd reason) but overall most of the chefs come off as genuinely eccentric masters of their craft. Seasons on Netflix: 5 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrinathe Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina wrestling to reconcile her dual nature — half-witch, half-mortal — while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit. Season 1 streaming now This global, first-of-its-kind, series will showcase 47 comedians from 13 regions in 8 languages in an unprecedented stand-up comedy experience. The groundbreaking series will feature a range of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender and ethnicity. Get ready to start the new year off with a laugh! Streaming now on Netflix Jerry Seinfeld's roving talk show combines coffee, laughs, and vintage cars into quirky, caffeine-filled adventures with the sharpest minds in comedy. Guests include: Larry David, Ricky Gervais, Kiristin Wiig, President Barack Obama, Alec Baldwin, David Letterman, Seth Meyers, Chris Rock, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, to name a few. Streaming now over five collections Dancing Queen is a hilarious and heartfelt docu-series set in the dancing, prancing, world of the multi-talented, multi-layered Justin Johnson - aka Drag Superstar Alyssa Edwards - as he juggles his dance life, drag life, family life, and love life. Filmed in Justin’s hometown of Mesquite, Texas, Dancing Queen goes behind the makeup and into the drag performer’s highly competitive Beyond Belief Dance Company as he prepares a young class for an intensely competitive season. When it comes to superhero movies, Marvel are bossing DC thanks to the rich tapestry it has weaved with its cinematic universe. Its TV shows, which now include Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, just keep getting better. Daredevil is superb television, regardless if you are a superhero fan or not. Matt Murdoch's (Boardwalk Empire's Charlie Cox) rise from blind lawyer to vigilante is brutal and steeped in realism. The reason it works so well is that it doesn't shy away from being violent - each crack and crunch is a world away from Ben Affleck's terrible movie version. And special mention has to go to Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, his best role since the tortured Private Pyle. Seasons on Netflix: 3 A travel show with a twist, Dark Tourist is presented by journalist David Farrier who takes you on a journey to some of the most unusual, scary and downright weird tourism spots on the planet, from a haunted forest to a nuclear lake. Seasons on Netflix: 1 What would Jack Bauer do if he was the president of the United States? How can you go wrong with a premises like that. Except that it's not really Jack Bauer but Kiefer Sutherland. America's fate rests in the hands of a low-level official after an attack on Washington decimates the government in this gripping political thriller. Seasons on Netflix: 2 If your life needs a bit more blood and poetic justice in it, check out Dexter, a show about a Miami detective who not only solves homicide cases, but commits them, too. Known previously for his work on HBO's Six Feet Under, Michael C Hall's devious, semi-sociopathic persona shines through in his role as the lead character. The show manages to cut deep, often giving you a dozen reasons to care about a man who kills for all the right reasons. Seasons on Netflix: 8 This animated series from Matt Groening follows the misadventures of a hard-drinking princess, her feisty elf companion and her personal demon. What's not to love? Seasons on Netflix: 1 Ellen DeGeneres is "Relatable" in her debut Netflix original comedy special premiering December 18. Filmed at Seattle's Benaroya Hall, Relatable marks Ellen's return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus. Streaming now on Netflix Written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, the Netflix Television Event follows fugitive Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) as he runs from his captors, the law and his past. Streaming now Eli is the story of a young boy plagued with an unknown, debilitating illness that requires him to live completely sealed off from the outside world. After exhausting every option, his parents put their trust – and his life – in the hands of a doctor whose experimental, cutting edge treatments may hold Eli’s last hope. As Eli undergoes the tremendously intense process that could potentially cure him, he begins to be haunted by experiences that make him question who he can trust. Streaming 25th October A bit of a different kind of show for Netflix, but one that's more than welcome. Follow This follows some of the reporters who work at Buzzfeed as they hunt down interviewees and scoops for a range of topics, including weird internet crazes and ASMR videos, through to safe injection spaces for opioid users. The first season consists of 20 episodes, all of which are only about 15 minutes long, which makes them great for if you're pushed for time or all of our ridiculously short attention spans. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Alison Brie already proved she had comedic chops in Community but GLOW cements her as a comedy genius who can turn on the seriousness when she needs to. In GLOW (gorgeous ladies of wrestling) she plays Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress in '80s LA who turns to women's wrestling to make a star of herself. The show is a look at the underground sensation of ladies wrestling, with all the wit and gender stereotype reversing you would expect from the maker of Orange Is The New Black. It's a great, highly original watch, with a superb cast that includes British singer Kate Nash. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Jessica Jones is back! The ass-kicking private detective of Hell's Kitchen, New York, is back on the streets, taking on the demented villains of the Marvel universe's underworld. A more adult show than the likes of Daredevil and Luke Cage, Krysten Ritter's take on the titular hero is a gritty and violent one. Sex, booze and bust-ups, this one's not for kids, but great adult-orientated superhero action nonetheless. Check out our Jessica Jones review Seasons on Netflix: 2 This dark comedy series has one helluva premise: a hitman (who also used to be a cop) wakes up in a hospital and starts talking to a blue unicorn called, you guessed it, Happy. It turns out Happy claims to be the imaginary friend of a kid who is in trouble and needs help. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Lost in Space is a Netflix Original dramatic and modern reimagining of the classic 1960’s science fiction series. Set 30 years in the future, colonization in space is now a reality, and the Robinson family is among those tested and selected to make a new life for themselves in a better world. But when the new colonists find themselves abruptly torn off course en route to their new home they must forge new alliances and work together to survive in a dangerous alien environment, lightyears from their original destination. Seaons on Netflix: 1 This awkward rom-com has been penned by Judd Apatow and it's yet again another hit for Netflix Originals. It's a similar bedfellow to Master of None, but it improves on the themes of dating, love and city life with characters that are more rounded and a touch more believable as they fail, give up and start over again in rapid succession. Community's Gillian Jacobs is great as the prim Mickey, while Paul Rust is effortless as slacker Gus. The show stealer, though, is Apatow's uber talented daughter Iris who plays a frankly horrible child star. The 'will they, won't they?' shenanigans continue in the second season - those expecting a plot-heavy season will be disappointed, though, as Love meanders through its storylines - which is no bad thing (and more realistic) if you ask us. Seasons on Netflix: 3 Marvel has created a rich cinematic universe and although some of its TV shows (cough, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Agent Carter, cough) have struggled to stay on their feet, others like Jessica Jones and Daredevil have flourished. Luke Cage is more in the same vein as Jessica Jones and Daredevil, with less light-hearted superhero fun and more hard-hitting themes, violence and grit. Viewers who lamented the fact that they didn't get to see more of him in Jessica Jones will enjoy the opportunity to find out more about what makes his character tick here. And don't worry if you haven't watched Jessica Jones, it's not a requirement to understand or appreciate anything about Luke Cage. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Mad Men is more addictive than the cigarettes Don Draper is trying to market us. If you've never watched it, essentially Mad Men is a show about everything we now consider taboo in glaringly harsh light. Set in 1960s America, inter-office intercourse is par for the course, along with ashtrays overflowing with cigarettes, sexism at the highest levels and a complete disregard for morals so long as it serves the characters on their climb to the top of the corporate ladder. Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and his assistant Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) shock and entertain us by showing the lifestyles of the advertising executives who got the public to buy cigarettes long after they knew the health risks. Seasons on Netflix: 7 True crime stories are so hot right now, evidenced by the immense popularity of the podcast Serial and HBO's The Jinx. Netflix's original series Making a Murderer however, is probably the hottest of them all, documenting and recounting the trials of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, two working-class Americans accused of the murder of 23-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach. Over its 10 episodes, the show exposes the failings of the Wisconsin justice system in blood-boiling detail. Having spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Steven Avery is exonerated based on new DNA evidence. However, shortly after his release, he becomes the prime suspect in Halbach's murder, and Avery is put through the ringer once again by law enforcement figures that seem to have it out for him. What follows is an anger-inducing sequence of events that involve forced confessions, unconvincing (and possibly planted) evidence, dodgy lawyers and a complete presumption of guilt from almost everyone involved. Compelling, infuriating and tragic, we guarantee you won't be able to stop watching Making a Murderer once you've started. Seasons on Netflix: 2 A bizarre new sci-fi series based on a Norwegian TV show of the same name. It's about Annie and Owen, played by Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, two troubled strangers who are brought together during some strange pharmaceutical trials. Dr. James K. Mantleray claims that a new series of pills he's created can solve all kinds of mental illness and heartbreak, but there's something much deeper and more sinister going on too. Acclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling’s beloved masterpiece, in which a boy who would become a legend, wants nothing more than to find a home. Torn between two worlds, that of the jungle and that of humankind, Mowgli must navigate the inherent dangers in each on a journey to discover who he really is. Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris lead an all-star cast along with newcomer Rohan Chand ("Mowgli") in this visually spectacular and emotionally moving adventure. It will also be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali. Streaming now on Netflix Narcos is that wonderful thing: a TV show that doesn't scrimp on controversy. Based on the exploits of Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar, the show examines the criminal's rise to the top of one of the biggest drug rings the world has seen, while constantly trying to avoid the clutches of the DEA. Uncompromising, uncomfortable but completely unforgettable, Narcos is exactly the sort of thing that Netflix should be commissioning. It's also the sort of thing that HBO would have snapped up just a few years ago - which is very telling as to where television is today. The third season of Narcos is out now! Seasons on Netflix: 3 See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in Mexico. Season 1 streaming now Renowned US talk show host David Letterman is making a comeback with this monthly talk show which sees him have in-depth discussions with some of the most well-known faces in the world. Rather than short skits, Letterman sits down with people such as George Clooney and Barack Obama for hour long conversations with a new one added every month. This month he sits down with Malala Yousafzai, and learns more about her incredible journey. Parts on Netflix: 7 Orange Is The New Black is back for its sixth season and is a show that consistently one of the best to watch, with its superb tale of life in a women's prison. It's so popular that its makers have announced that the show will be running until at least season seven. That being said, the show is dark. Tensions and issues with the US prison system brought to the forefront and while the comedy from the first few seasons is still there, it's slathered with a fair bit of drama. Seasons on Netflix: 6 Exhilarating visuals and stunning footage of rarely-seen animals mix with somber truths about humanity's impact on the planet's habitats and species. An incredible look into the ins and outs of our planet, with fantastic footage and narration through it all. Streaming now on Netflix Netflix's latest TV drama has been tipped as the next Breaking Bad, but it doesn't quite deserve that accolade. One of the main reason is that Jason Bateman's Marty Byrde has already broke bad, helping a Mexican cartel to fudge their figures. This means the descent that was so brilliant in Walter White isn't really seen here. But that doesn't mean that show isn't worth a stream - it's a tense, occasionally terrifying watch that mashes stereotypes and cultures as the Byrde family leave their home in Chicago for the Ozarks in Missouri. Also, let's be honest, whatever Bateman is in is always worth a watch, even when he isn't winking at the camera Arrested Development style. Here's the crazy part. He's not even the best part of the show. The real scene stealer is the ever-brilliant Laura Linney. She acts, directs and produces in this series, proving she's the real star of the show. Season 2 streaming now A policeman, a criminal overlord, a Bollywood film star, politicians, cultists, spies, and terrorists—the lives of the privileged, the famous, the wretched, and the bloodthirsty interweave with cataclysmic consequences amid the chaos of modern-day Mumbai. The series is based on the critically-acclaimed best-selling novel Sacred Games by author Vikram Chandra. Season 1 streaming now When it comes to TV and movies, the '80s is the nostalgia decade of the moment. Whether it's Jeff Nichols' Midnight Special that plays like a Steven Spielberg film, if Spielberg still made films like he did in the Eighties, or The Goldbergs and Red Oaks mining the decade for laughs, filmmakers can't get enough of the shell suits and Sony Walkmans. Stranger Things is another brilliant homage to this era. Leaning heavily on Spielberg, John Carpenter and Stephen King the story revolves around a small town, a group of friends, a missing person and a dodgy science lab. Writing anything else would give away the myriad twists in a show that is full of brilliant creepy fun. Seasons on Netflix: 3 One of the most positive shows you will ever watch, Queer Eye reboot's the original show but adds one key ingredient: it's not just the person's clothes that get a makeover but their well-being too. Over the course of the first season - which is a far-too short eight episodes - there is nary a criticism in site, rather than an enforcement of positivity which is welcomed like a warm hug. Watch it, embrace the love and embrace it some more. Seasons on Netflix: 2 If you're in the mood for a bleak Skandi-drama are you in luck. Netflix's latest offering in its seemingly relentless outpouring of great original content is the post-apocalyptic The Rain. The Rain follows a group of survivors six years after a brutal virus wipes out the majority of Skandinavia's population. The show is a big ensemble endeavour with a world that we're certain many people are going to get totally obsessed with. If you're in the mood for getting totally engrossed in a fascinating world (and you don't mind subtitles) do yourself a favour and set sone time aside for The Rain. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Santa Clarita Diet is sort of like if the show Dexter met Modern Family. It stars Drew Barrymore as the stereotypical TV mom, with one simple, but quite interesting difference: she likes eating people. Season 2 returns on March 23rd, and leaves many questions yet to be anwered. What turned Sheila undead? Has Joel boarded the crazy train? Are Eric and Abby just friends? The questions -- like the bodies -- are stacking up. This brand-new show on Netflix is a great send up of the family sitcom, taking all the tropes that make Modern Family and the like so successful, then turning them on their head, and then eating their head. And be warned: when things are eaten it's all very grizzly – so much so that it could give The Walking Dead a run for its money. That said, it's probably best to put the kids to bed first. Seasons on Netflix: 2 Before we continue on with recommendation, Shameless comes with a warning: this show, a dramedy about a poor family in Chicago, really is shameless. Frank, played by William H. Macy will scheme his way to his next drink ... even if that means taking his own kids' lunch money. If you have ethical problems watching less-than-admirable people doing whatever it takes to make ends meet, Shameless isn't for you. All that said, those that don't mind a bit more ... unscrupulous cast of characters will seriously enjoy Shameless's grittier, sex- and money-driven take on the Modern Family comedy. Seasons on Netflix: 3 It shouldn't work but it really really does. This modern retelling of the Sherlock Holmes stories is as good as it gets. Benedict Cumberbatch is everything you want in a Holmes - someone that wallows in wit, weirdness and warmth. While Martin Freeman plays Dr Watson as he plays all his characters - he's the everyman that has to learn how to deal with his extraordinary colleague. Episodes are scarce but each one is feature length, which gives them time to breath. Let's just hope these two superstars can find time in their busy schedules to keep doing the show. Seasons on Netflix: 3 The Staircase is a story that's been 17 years in the making and Netflix has taken it upon itself to provide a closing chapter to the sad and strange case of novelist Michael Peterson. Originally an 8-episode series in 2004, it follows the story of Peterson after he was charged with murder in the death of his wife, Kathleen. He was sentenced to murder but then released amidst a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Specially for Netflix, director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade catches up on everything that's happened to Peterson 2 and a half years after his release. Beware, this could be your new true crime obsession. After a century of silence, war erupts between the Federation and Klingon Empire, with a disgraced Starfleet officer at the center of the conflict. If you haven’t begun watching Discovery yet, take it from the son of Spock that it is one heck of a series. And did we mention that it streams with Klingon subtitles? Seasons on Netflix: 2 Now celebrating its 50th year anniversary, Star Trek is a movie and TV phenomenon that has no signs of slowing down. The original series, The Next Generation, Voyager and Deep Space Nine have all landed on Netflix but, if we're being honest, it's really just the first two series that are the best. Watching it now, the original Star Trek maybe full of creaky sets and suspect acting but the show was bold, colourful and slathered in '60s sci-fi innovation. The first series is superb, with perhaps the greatest-ever TV double act: William Shatner's Kirk and Leonard Nimoy's Spock. Kirk is all bluster and pomp, Spock is cool, calm and authoritative. Unlike the original series, the Next Generation took a few seasons to get things right but it still fantastic viewing. Patrick Stewart is effortless as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the rest of the crew are - including Data, William T Riker and Geordi La Forge - up there in stature with the original crew. Seasons on Netflix: 3 (Original Series); 7 (The Next Generation) Fresh from giving horror anthologies a new spin with American Horror Story, creator Ryan Murphy has taken this idea and expanded it into the world of crime. The first series of American Crime Story focuses on the very public case of OJ Simpson and the death of his wife Nicole. It's superb TV, dramatising what was one of the most engrossing true stories to come out of the '90s. Cuba Gooding Jr is great as OJ but it's the supporting cast that steals the show. Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, John Travolta and Courtney B Vance ham it up to the max and it makes for some of the most entertaining television in years. Seasons on Netflix: 1 The OA rounds off what has been an exceptional year for television on Netflix. Co-created by and starring the ever-brilliant Brit Marling, the show consists of eight episodes that rival Stranger Things for, well, strangeness. Marling is a blind woman who comes back after disappearing for many years. Her sight is restored and she has a tale to tell. Although there are eight episodes they vary wildly in length - from 70 minutes to 30 minutes. The whole thing has been made to make you feel uneasy and it does a great job of that. Seasons on Netflix: 1 Someone escaping from a Domesday cult shouldn't be a recipe for comedy but Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt manages to squeeze the funny out of this premise. Created by Tina Fey and starring Ellie Kemper as the title character, the show sparkles with wit and is the right side of kooky - unlike some other shows *cough* New Girl *cough* we won't mention. In Season 4 part 2, Kimmy faces new challenges as the head of HR for tech startup Giztoob. Meanwhile, Jacqueline signs Titus to her fledgling talent agency, White Tale. It's a guaranteed recipe for laughter so make sure you tune in. Seasons on Netflix: 4 If you're a child of the late '80s or early '90s, you might remember Voltron as being the source of morality for animated TV alongside the likes of GI Joe and Transformers. Voltron Legendary Defender, a new series produced by the masters of animation at Dreamworks, is very much a continuation of that trend, adapted for modern audiences and with way better voice acting. While the show is obviously geared towards a younger audience, it has moments that older mecha fans can enjoy, too. Plus, let's be honest, are you really prepared to watch Finding Nemo for the hundreth time? No? Introduce your kids to Voltron and you won't have to worry about it. Seasons on Netflix: 4 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Best Android phones in the Middle East for 2019: which should you buy? Posted: 02 Nov 2019 10:24 PM PDT If you're looking out for the best Android phone you can buy, this is the place to be, as we've put all the biggest and best Google-powered handsets through their paces to come up with this rundown of all the best Android smartphones. If you're an Android fan, you'll certainly appreciate the key way in which Android is hugely different from its Apple-branded smartphone competition – the sheer number of devices out there running Google's mobile operating system (OS).
The big names are all here. The many variations in screen size, processor power, software features and design makes finding the best Android phone for you extremely tough. If you're keen to part your money on a new phone, though, it may be worth holding on to your cash for just a tiny while longer. With 2019 over soon, this could end up being our list of the best Android phones of the year, unless there are new surprises in store. So which of these Android phones give the new iPhone a run for its money, or even top it? Will the new Android phones of 2020, like the Samsung Galaxy S11, Huawei P40 and more, work their way into the list? Only time will tell. To help find the most fitting Android phone for you, we've rounded up the best Android handsets out there today, rating the phones on hardware performance, OS upgrade potential and, of course, how shiny and nice they are to have and boast about to work colleagues. So here they are - the best Android phones money can buy today. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the best that Samsung currently has to offer and is on top our list of the best Android phones, even with its huge price tag. There's a lot to love in Samsung's Note phablet, from its beautiful 6.8-inch screen to the powerful selfie camera and the S Pen stylus which transforms your smartphone experience. Sure, the cameras aren't as good as the Huawei P30 Pro, and the body leaves a bit to be desired with its huge frame and slippery design, but this is still a great smartphone if you can stomach the price. Read more: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus review If the Galaxy Note 10 is too expensive for you, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the S10 Plus are the next best Android phones you can buy right now, packing the best of what Samsung has to offer. The Plus, in particular, is a big phone that's designed for big hands - and it takes the very best of what's on the smartphone market and puts it together in a compelling package that we've loved testing. The Super AMOLED display has been measured as the very best around, with super colours, plus there's a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display. Battery life is an improvement over the S9 Plus, thanks to the larger battery inside, and you also get Samsung's new Wireless PowerShare, allowing you to wirelessly charge other devices on the rear of the handset. The trio of cameras on the rear of the Galaxy S10 Plus are among the best on the market, offering more features, shooting modes and overall clarity. Read more: Samsung Galaxy S10 review Image Credit: TechRadar The Huawei P30 Pro could be the best Android phone we've used when it comes to photography. Its 5x and 10x zoom capabilities are staggeringly good. It also performs fantastically well in low light. For those who really want to get up close to their subject, the P30 Pro also offers a 50x digital zoom, and although quality is reduced it's still impressive. You also get plenty of power under the hood, an in-display fingerprint scanner, premium design and wireless charging with the ability to wireless charge other devices from the back of the P30 Pro. It's a top, top Android phone and only narrowly misses out on top spot due to the Galaxy S10 Plus' overall slicker and more rounded smartphone experience. Read more: Huawei P30 Pro review Many of the top Android phones on this list are plus-sized versions, or premium handsets, but the OnePlus 7T is neither; it's just a great Android phone that's made its way onto this list because of its great features and a fantastic price. There are three powerful rear cameras, a beautiful AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate (which is almost unheard of at its price point) and you get an all-around impressive user experience when you're using it. It's not going to blow you away when you put it head-to-head against any of the other smartphones on this list, except in one regard: price. The OnePlus 7T is supremely affordable, and so it's worth picking up if you want a phone on this list yet can't afford the huge monsters that precede it. Read more: OnePlus 7T review While the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is beaten in many ways by the Note 10 Plus, earlier on this list, the Note 10 Plus does have a way higher price too. The 'basic' Galaxy Note 10 loses a rear camera from its bigger sibling, and has a lower res display less RAM so it's not exactly as powerful in a few ways. Neither of those puts a significant dent to the Note experience but the lower battery capacity doesn't make the Note last all day. At its core though, the Galaxy Note 10 is the same device as the one sitting at our third slot on this list, with an S Pen stylus, good-looking design, and all of Samsung's software, so if the price of the Note 10 Plus puts you off, this is a great alternative. Read more: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 review Image Credit: TechRadar What's this? Another Huawei phone in the top ten? Your eyes do not deceive you, the Huawei P30 really is one of the best Android phone rundown. It has a smaller screen than the P30 Pro, and makes do with just the three rear cameras (rather than four) and a maximum zoom of 30x, but it's still a great Android phone. There's heaps of power, a handy headphone jack (something the Pro can't boast) and a more manageable form factor for one-handed use. And of course, it's a little cheaper too. Read our full Huawei P30 review Image Credit: TechRadar Like the look of the new S10 and S10 Plus, but not a fan of their lofty price tags? Well fear not, as Samsung has catered for you with the Galaxy S10e, which is our favorite one-handed Android phone. The Galaxy S10e has many of the flagship features of its pricier siblings, while offering a more palm-friendly size and a few compromises to help keep the cost down. It’s hard not to recommend the S10e to anyone who prefers a smaller phone. This smartphone is for folks who want to text and browse apps one-handed without compromising performance. Read our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S10e review This is the first time a smartphone from Oppo has made the cut for our best Android phones list – but the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom deserves its place, with a phone that's as powerful as it is novel. With three powerful cameras that facilitate up to 10x hybrid zoom and 60x digital zoom, as well as a range of fantastic modes to enhance your photography, the Reno 10x Zoom is one of the best non-Huawei phones for photography. It also has a great design, and it stands out from other Android devices. The pop-up selfie camera is one of the most intriguing features though, as it's a novel solution to the front-facing-camera problem that pops up in a 'shark-fin' form. It's a unique look that means the Reno 10x Zoom stands out from the crowd. The handset isn't higher on this list because there are a few issues with it, like the heavy weight, questionable UI and because the name is a little misleading (as it suggests there's 10x optical zoom, not hybrid). Still the device should be one of your first inquiries if you're looking for a great camera phone without breaking the bank. Read more: Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review OnePlus is a Chinese manufacturer that's been making better and better phones, and this is its second handset that's got into our top Android phones list, after the OnePlus 7 Pro. The 7T Pro is a small step up over that handset, but a small step up over a great handset is still a good thing. The OnePlus 7T Pro has an impressive rear camera array and a front snapper housed in a pop-up section. It also has a beautiful 90Hz display, that makes gaming and scrolling through social media that much more enjoyable. Sure, OnePlus have yet to introduce useful technologies into its phones like wireless charging, and the camera isn't as good as some of the others higher on this list, but it's still one of the best Android phones you can buy without breaking the bank. Read more: OnePlus 7T Pro review After years of threatening the top players in the smartphone game without really worrying them, 2018 has seen a significant uptick from the Chinese firm and the beautiful P20 Pro. The triple camera setup on the rear of the P20 Pro provides great flexibility - and an excellent low-light mode - while the battery life comfortably gets through a day. Then there's the eye-catching, two-tone finish on the rear which really sets the P20 Pro apart from the competition. Read our full review: Huawei P20 Pro
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| Canelo vs Kovalev live stream: how to watch tonight's Alvarez fight online from anywhere Posted: 02 Nov 2019 08:33 PM PDT All eyes are on Sin City tonight! Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has the chance to make history and become a four-weight world champion against Sergey Kovalev tonight. And you can watch all the action as it happens, no matter where on Earth you are, with our Canelo vs Kovalev live stream guide. The Mexican born fighter has already won titles at light middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight and will be stepping up two weight divisions for this clash. Known as 'Krusher', Canelo's opponent in Vegas this time out will be 6ft tall Russian champ Sergey Kovalev. Best known for his trademark quick combos, Kovalev retained his belt in August following a stoppage win over Britain's Anthony Yarde , bringing his record to 29 knockouts in 34 victories. Canelo's mastery of boxing has seen him notch up a fearsome pro record a fearsome 51-1-2, but can he make the leap up two weight divisions and score a victory over an experienced performer at this level? Read on to find out how to live stream Canelo vs Kovalev fight from absolutely anywhere. Or, if you're in North America, you can head straight to learn about the DAZN coverage of the big fight. Live stream the Canelo vs Kovalev fight from outside your countryIn the US, UK or Canada? Then scroll just a little further down this page and we'll tell you who's broadcasting the boxing from where you are. But if you're abroad this weekend then you'll need another way to watch and avoid possible geo-blocking. That's where using a VPN comes in. How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev: US live streamHow to get a Canelo vs Kovalev live stream in CanadaHow to stream Canelo vs Kovalev live in the UKHow to watch the Alvarez vs Kovalev fight: Australia streamThis posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| AMD's Navi 22 and Navi 23 GPUs recently spotted in Linux driver Posted: 02 Nov 2019 05:11 PM PDT It seems like only yesterday when AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su promised that high-end 7nm Navi-powered graphics cards are on the way. Now, signs of such premium graphics cards are starting to pop up. As reported by Tom’s Hardware, 3DCenter forum member Berniyh recently spotted Navi 22 and Navi 23 graphics cards (GPUs) show up for the first time, and in a Linux driver. So naturally, people are speculating that they may be the premium GPUs that Dr. Lisa Su was talking about back in August. We don’t know much about these high-end graphics cards just yet, and we can’t say for sure if these are what she referring to specifically. After all, she also said that “we have a rich 7nm portfolio beyond the products that we have currently announced in the upcoming quarters.” And, Twitter user KOMACHI_ENSAKA did leak a Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) registration document, published in June, that proves this. However, if they are, AMD might just be poising them to rival Nvidia’s premium cards like the GeForce RTX 2080 Super or RTX 2080 Ti, which are currently dominating the high-end gaming GPU market. As you know, AMD is currently focusing on the budget to mid-range sphere in which the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT cards are king. While both deliver mind-blowing performance, they still can’t quite compare to Nvidia’s most powerful RTX cards.
Radeon RX 5800 and 5900 seriesThe current word on the street is that both Navi 22 and 23, as well as Navi 21, might possibly use the Radeon DNA and be based on an even better 7nm+ process node. In addition, people are speculating that AMD could put them inside the RX 5800 and RX 5900 series, which Navi 21 showing up inside the Radeon RX 5800 series and Navi 22 inside the Radeon RX 5900 cards. There’s no word yet, however, on when these cards will hit the streets. If we were to go by AMD’s recent roadmap, which shows that the manufacturer is in the design phase of its RDNA 2.0 architecture, we won’t likely see these cards until the later half of 2020 at the earliest.
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| UFC 244 live stream: how to watch Masvidal vs Diaz from anywhere tonight Posted: 02 Nov 2019 05:02 PM PDT Are you ready to find out who the BMF on the planet is? Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz surely are after months of waiting and anticipation. UFC 244 is going down right now in NYC, with a welterweight grudge match in the main event slot. And with our help, you can discover the best ways to get a UFC 244 live stream - no matter where you are in the world. In Masvidal vs Diaz, we have two fighters both wanting the chance to win the newly-created and one time only “BMF” title to determine who is the baddest battler in the UFC is. There's no gold on the line, just pride and reputation. UFC had originally planned for a welterweight championship fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington for the main event of UFC 244. However, negotiations between the two broke down and the promotion instead decided to reward fans with a match that has been brewing since Diaz called out Masvidal after defeating Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241. Now Diaz the ‘West Coast Gangster’ will have his chance at the ‘East Coast Goon’ Masvidal at UFC 244 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. To sweeten the deal, the “BMF” title will be awarded by none other than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Elsewhere on the card, Kelvin Gastelum will take on Darren Till in a middleweight bout for the first time in his UFC career in the co-main event and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson will go up against Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout. Whether you’ll be cheering for Masvidal or Diaz during Saturday’s MMA action, we’ll show you how to live stream UFC 244’s card from anywhere in the world - for US viewers, you should just head straight to ESPN+.
Live stream UFC 244 from outside your countryWorry not if you're a huge UFC fan but aren't in the US to watch that ESPN+ coverage this weekend. If you find the coverage is geo-blocked, you can try using a VPN to change your IP address to a US server and watch this week's main card just as if you were back at home - the same goes wherever you're from and wanting to still see your domestic coverage from abroad. How to watch UFC online in the US exclusively on ESPN+Live stream UFC 244 in the UKLive stream UFC 244 on PPV in AustraliaThe UFC 244 card in fullMain Card -Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz -Kelvin Gastelum vs. Darren Till -Vicente Luque vs. Stephen Thompson -Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derrick Lewis -Gregor Gillespie vs. Kevin Lee Preliminary Card -Corey Anderson vs. Johnny Walker -Makwan Amirkhani vs. Shane Burgos -Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brad Tavares -Andrei Arlovski vs. Jair Rozenstruik Early Preliminary Card -Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia -Lyman Good vs. Chance Rencountre -Julio Arce vs. Hakeem Dawodu This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Canelo vs Kovalev live stream: how to watch the Alvarez fight online from anywhere Posted: 02 Nov 2019 03:13 PM PDT Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez steps into the ring in Las Vegas today looking to become a four-weight world champion against Sergey Kovalev. It's a potentially historic night of boxing in store, and you can watch all the action as it happens, no matter where on Earth you are, with our Canelo vs Kovalev live stream guide. The Mexican born fighter has already won titles at light middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight and will be stepping up two weight divisions for this weekends clash. Known as 'Krusher', Canelo's opponent in Sin City this time out will be 6ft tall Russian champ Sergey Kovalev. Best known for his trademark quick combos, Kovalev retained his belt in August following a stoppage win over Britain's Anthony Yarde , bringing his record to 29 knockouts in 34 victories. Canelo's mastery of boxing has seen him notch up a fearsome pro record a fearsome 51-1-2, but can he make the leap up two weight divisions and score a victory over an experienced performer at this level? Read on to find out how to live stream Canelo vs Kovalev fight from absolutely anywhere. Or, if you're in North America, you can head straight to learn about the DAZN coverage of the big fight. Live stream the Canelo vs Kovalev fight from outside your countryIn the US, UK or Canada? Then scroll just a little further down this page and we'll tell you who's broadcasting the boxing from where you are. But if you're abroad this weekend then you'll need another way to watch and avoid possible geo-blocking. That's where using a VPN comes in. How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev: US live streamHow to get a Canelo vs Kovalev live stream in CanadaHow to stream Canelo vs Kovalev live in the UKHow to watch the Alvarez vs Kovalev fight: Australia streamThis posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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