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Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s chipset might not be that bad after all

With the Galaxy Note 20 launch just a week away, all eyes will be on what upgrades Samsung brings to the table. While the chipset might remain unchanged, there might be a silver lining. While Samsung flagship like the Note series and the S series are powered by Snapdragon chipsets in the US and European markets, they come with Exynos chipset in Asian markets such as India. It often tends to lose out on the performance front against Qualcomm Snapdragon counterparts. However, a new leak suggests some good news in this regard. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release date, price, news and leaks Upcoming smartphones in India: Specs, launch date, price (Image credit: Samsung/WinFuture) According to a tweet by Anthony, a Youtuber, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will continue to be powered by the Exynos 990 chipset, but with major improvements in terms of the performance and efficiency. These optimizations should bring it closer to the Snapdragon 865 series. He even suggested that it is almost li...
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Amazon's one-day PC gaming sale: Save up to 35%

Today's a great day to get some gaming deals, as Amazon is taking up to 35% off a selection of PC gaming equipment . (Non-gamers will enjoy some of these deals too.) Included are laptops, monitors, headsets, external hard drives, keyboards, and more. The discount translates to savings of as much as $200.  If you want to score these deals, though, you don't want to wait as this sale is for one day only and ends tonight. To assist you in picking out some new gear, we've highlighted our favorite deals below. Need some new games? Check out the 40 games you must have .
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The new TCL Roku 4K HDR TVs for 2018 just launched at $650

The new TCL Roku 4KTVs for 2018 are the poised to become our favorite affordable televisions this year thanks to their high-end features and desirable starting price. TCL's all-new 6-series costs $649 on Amazon for the 55-inch version , and $999 for the 65-inch model , and each packs in advancements over last year's TCL P6-Series . Notably, these new LED TVs feature more local area dimming technology – or what TCL calls 'Contrast Control Zones' – for superior contrast ratio. It's how LED manufacturers are trying to compete with more contrast-rich OLED technology. The P6-Series had local dimming, too, but only 72 of these contrast control zones. This year's televisions bump that up to 96 zones for the 55-inch TV, and 120 zones for the 65-inch model. So, on the larger TV, in addition to the 10 inches of extra screen space, you get 24 more local dimming zones for your extra $350. All of this is in addition to returning TV features, including Dolby Vision HDR (...
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The best cheap TV deals in April 2018: 4K TVs for less

Cheap TV deals are on our radar throughout the year as we check through the most reliable retailers to find you the finest bargains every week. 4K TVs have generally taken over nowadays and have come down in price much faster than HD TVs did. Select highlights this week include a couple of fantastic offers at AO.com where you can get a 60-inch 4K HDR TV for just £599 and another cheap TV that caught our eye there was a 55-inch 4K model for a tiny £369. Take a look at our carefully curated extensive selection below. We've split the 4K TV deals into different size categories immediately after our pick for cheap TV deal of the week. Whatever your budget, we're sure we can find something for you. Towards the bottom of the page, you'll also find a few HD TV deals (non-4K models). When you compare prices though, you really don't have to pay much more at all to get a modern 4K TV instead. Now's a great time to upgrade with a cheap 4K TV deal, especially with Netflix, Am...
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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is a free update to FIFA 18 and out in May

With all the talk and controversy surrounding loot-box cash grabs in gaming, EA has decided to buck the trend by announcing that it will be making 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia a free update to FIFA 18 , not a standalone game.  Obviously this means that you will need a copy of FIFA 18 on Xbox One, PS4, PC or Nintendo Switch but once you have this a download will be available come 29 May.  The update adds an officially-licensed World Cup mode. So expect teams, stadiums and kits - alongside the official match ball and trophy.  Game modes included in the update are: FIFA World Cup Kick-Off; FIFA World Cup Tournament; and FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team.  Iconic players There is a custom tournament mode and all 12 Russian stadiums are available through the update, as well as cinematic scenes so you can dream and see what it’s like for your preferred team to win the World Cup (yes, even England). It won’t just be new players that take center stage but a gaggle of the “mos...
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T-Mobile and Sprint merger: here’s what it means

T-Mobile and Sprint have announced that they intend to merge into a unified carrier simply called T-Mobile. This will put the conjoined company in number three position in terms of subscribers behind Verizon and AT&T. By joining forces, T-Mobile now comprises of both company’s subscribers, as well as those who use MetroPCS, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. T-Mobile claims that it will be able to provide “lower prices, better quality, unmatched value, and greater competition” to US customers. How exactly it intends to do that hasn’t yet been disclosed – probably because the companies haven’t actually merged yet. The merger is expected to transpire no later than the first half of 2019. T-Mobile’s first mission is to be the first to deploy a blanket of 5G coverage over the US. In addition to the boon that 5G claims to be in terms of connectivity quality and speed, it claims that accomplishing such a lofty goal will bring as much as three million new jobs in the US by 2024. If you’...
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New Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer drops Wednesday – and art book leaks

Red Dead Redemption 2 news is like the mirage in the desert; hovering just out of sight, promising water, but the closer you get, the further away it seems to be.  Well, we’ve got a couple of tantalizing pieces of news relating to Rockstar’s much-anticipated much-delayed western sequel to what is arguably one of the greatest games of all time. The official Rockstar Twitter account has tweeted that the third Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer will be going live May 2, 11am ET. As we’re a good long way before the October 26 release date, we’re sure it won’t be the last trailer, but given how much of the world we saw in the last one , we’re excited. Double the trouble If you just can’t wait for the trailer, Rockstar has included a video in the teaser for the trailer, that you can hold up to your parched lips, trying to sup any hydration from its meagre offering (below).  But hold your horses partner, that’s not all we’ve got for you. We’ve heard the distant hooves of an Amazon d...
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New AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Threadripper product listings leak out

We've had our first taste of Ryzen 2nd Generation with the Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 7 2700X , but AMD has many more processors in store for us. Videocardz spotted an official AMD listing that detailed multiple unreleased Ryzen 2000 series processors and the first mentions of high-end Ryzen Threadripper 2nd Generation chips. The ‘product master document,’ which has since been taken down, supposedly said AMD would grow its Ryzen 5 family with a new 2500X part. Meanwhile, it seems the launch of Ryzen 3 will kick off with a new 2100 and 2300X. The Ryzen 5 2500X is a curious new addition given that there was never a Ryzen 5 1500X. However, considering that the Ryzen 5 2400G moniker has already been taken by a Raven Ridge APU chip, this new addition will likely be a replacement for AMD’s mid-range quad-core chip for gaming. From the leaked listings it also seems we can expect at least three AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2nd generation processors including the 2900X, 2920X and 2950X. As...
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Rumored cheaper MacBook Air allegedly delayed to second half of 2018

There’s been more chatter on the laptop grapevine regarding the rumored incoming budget MacBook Air , which apparently now won’t arrive in the next couple of months, as previous speculation has indicated, but will be delayed until the second half of this year. From the off, we should say that you might want to keep your salt shaker handy, as this news comes from DigiTimes , which isn't always the most reliable outlet. And furthermore, bear in mind this is a rumor about a rumor, as the original speculation about a new 13-inch MacBook Air with a ‘lower price tag’ came last month from Ming-Chi Kuo , an analyst at KGI Securities (who has, coincidentally, just left KGI). Kuo believed this cheaper MacBook Air could turn up in the second quarter of this year – i.e. before the end of June – but according to DigiTimes’ sources in the manufacturing supply chain, mass production of the new model won't begin until the second half of 2018. Supply shortage As for what’s causing the dela...
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Double down on data with Tesco Mobile deals in May

Tesco Mobile has jumped into spring with some fresh phone deals that it wants to offer smartphone users who like their data. The plan is to keep you megabyte munchers brimming over with data by doubling the amount that’s on offer for certain plans and particular phones. Specifically, Tesco Mobile is offering double data on certain Apple iPhones and Huawei handsets. That means there are options for fans of both iOS and Android alike. Deals start at £15.99 with 2GB of data and stretch right up to £25 per month for a whopping 20GB of data SIM only . From iPhone 6 and 7 to Huawei P-Smart and SIMO, here are some of the best data deals right now from Tesco Mobile. iPhone 6 1GB 2GB data, 5000 mins and texts. 36 months, FREE upfront for £18.49pm iPhone 7 1GB 2GB data, 5000 mins and texts, 36 months, FREE upfront for £26.25pm Huawei P Smart 1GB 2GB data, 5000 mins and texts, 36 months, FREE upfront for £15.99pm SIM only 20GB data, 5000 mins and texts - £25 £18pm  SIM only ...
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NHS switches to Windows 10 to beat the next WannaCry-style cyber-attack

The government has announced that the NHS will be upgrading its PCs to Windows 10 , and that £150 million will be spent in the next three years to beef up NHS cybersecurity in general. In a press statement, the Department of Health and Social Care stressed that all health and care organisations will be using Windows 10 with ‘up-to-date security settings’ to better defend against major cyber-attacks like WannaCry, which hit the NHS hard a year ago. Check out our roundup of the best internet security suites As well as the change in operating system, the plan is to set up a new digital security operations centre to respond to security incidents more swiftly, and allow threats to be detected and isolated before they spread. Trusty toolkit Other measures include a data security toolkit requiring health and care organisations to meet 10 security standards, plus £21 million spent on upgrading firewalls and network infrastructure at major trauma centre hospitals and ambulance trusts, a...
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Best free iPad games 2018

So you've got an iPad, but have come to the dawning realisation that you've got no cash left to buy any games for it. Have no fear, because the App Store offers plenty of iPad gaming goodness for the (unintentional or otherwise) skinflint. Haven't bought an iPad yet and not sure which is best? We've got them listed on our best iPad ranking - or you can check out the best tablets list to see the full range available now. Our updated pick of the best free iPad games are listed right here. New this week: The Battle of Polytopia The Battle of Polytopia is akin to turn-based strategy classic Civilization in fast-forward. You aim to rule over a tiny isometric world by exploring, discovering new technologies, and duffing up anyone who gets in your way. The game is heavily optimized for mobile play. Technology stops evolving before anyone gets guns, you can only expand your empire via conquest rather than founding new cities, and there’s a 30-move limit that stops y...
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