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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

Golden boots: the extraordinary evolution of football footwear

TechRadar - All the latest technology news Golden boots: the extraordinary evolution of football footwear While it may have been left lagging behind other sports in adopting video referees and goal-line tech - although we have seen a lot of this at the 2018 Russia World Cup - when it comes to futuristic footwear the beautiful game leads the way. From ultra-lightweight uppers for increased speed, to aerodynamic studs for greater grip, today’s football boots boast the sort of engineering you’d expect to find in the aviation industry. But how did humble footy cleats become such technological marvels? Below we chart the advancement of the football boot -  from their origin as up-cycled workwear to the hi-tech kicks being sported by the likes of Ronaldo and Messi in Russia this summer. Main image credit: Niek Beck The Pre-stud years While more noted for his multiple wives rather than his fancy footwork, the first ever recorded reference to football boots are nevertheless from an