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BT hires 1,600 apprentices ahead of EE 5G launch

BT is recruiting more than 1,600 apprentices and graduates as it rolls out its ultrafast broadband and 5G networks. The roles will be created in multiple parts of BT’s business, including engineering, customer service, TV production and cybersecurity. The company is “steadfast” in its belief in apprenticeships, arguing they ensure its workforce is skilled and prepared for future developments. To this end, one in five of the roles will be based at BT’s R&D Labs at Adastral Park in Suffolk. EE to launch 5G in 2019 What is 5G ? Everything you need to know The best BT broadband deals BT apprentices Combined with the recent expansion of Openreach’s own recruitment drive for 3,000 apprentice engineers, the BT Group has more than 6,000 learners. “We’re proud to be a leading employer of apprentices and graduates in the UK, investing in training thousands of people to give them the digital skills they’ll need to prosper,” said Alison Wilcox, HR director at the BT Group. “Through our appr

OnePlus and Qualcomm to start 5G trials in India

OnePlus recently displayed its 5G prototype smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC at MWC 2019. The company will also be among the first smartphone makers to launch smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 855 in India, as well to start 5G trials in the country. We have been loyal to Qualcomm’s 800-series Snapdragon chipsets since the release of our very first flagship device. This strong partnership with Qualcomm makes us believe that we could bring the best 5G device to the world. Pete Lau, Founder and CEO, OnePlus OnePlus began research on 5G in 2016, and a year later, partnered with Qualcomm to on OnePlus’ 5G device development. The partnership was successful, and in October 2018, OnePlus sent out the world’s first 5G tweet by connecting a prototype device to a 5G Non-standalone Network, via an LTE b7 + 5G NR n78 air interface. The tweet by Pete Lau said ‘Say Hello to 5G’. OnePlus recently announced that it is also working with Qualcomm to launch the '5G Apps of To

All Xbox One consoles to get Dolby Atmos audio upmixing

A new feature has rolled out to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Insider ring this week that brings Dolby Atmos upmixing to all Microsoft's Xbox One consoles. Designed by Dolby, the upmixing feature will effectively turn non-Dolby Atmos sound into premium Dolby Atmos, or something closer to it. Although it's not going to sound as good as encoded-at-source Dolby Atmos, it'll hopefully make the audio in games and movies sound much better and bring a greater sense of immersion to whatever you're watching because of it. For those new to Dolby Atmos, it's an audio format that takes recorded audio from a movie soundtrack or video game and spits it out in a more immersive way – an object based sound system that goes beyond the channels of stereo sound or surround sound. The big difference is it delivers a more three-dimensional effect – imagine the difference between hearing a helicopter flying over a scene through speakers to your sides versus directly over your head. Here

This TechRadar exclusive Onestream offer is the cheapest broadband deal around

When it comes to cheap broadband deals , there is one name that comes up time and time again - Onestream. It may not be the most widely known when it comes to internet packages but it is consistently one of the most affordable. And now, exclusively with TechRadar, it is offering a deal so cheap we can hardly believe it. For the unbelievably low price of just £11.99 , Onestream is offering up its standard unlimited broadband package. That's average speeds of 11Mb for roughly £12 a month - no catches, no loopholes, just a brilliant deal. We can tell you now that no offer comes close to that price, even when rewards and Mastercards are thrown in. So if you want to get the UK's cheapest widely available broadband deal, scroll down to see all of the details below. But don't wait around too long, this deal comes to an end on March 10. Rather go all out on your broadband? Check out our Broadband and TV deals page for the biggest packages available. This exclusively cheap broad

MWC 2019: all the news from the biggest mobile show of the year

MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the biggest mobile tradeshow of the year, and the next installment - MWC 2019 - has begun. While MWC 2019 officially kicks off in Barcelona on February 25 and runs through to February 28, we've already seen manufacturers making announcements a few days early. Update: Xiaomi has announced that the Mi 9 is getting a worldwide release , along with its international pricing. Read on for more information below. Also, could this be the year that wireless charging finally becomes truly useful? Our own James Peckham explores if 25W fast-charging in the latest Samsung and Xiaomi phones may have cracked it. So what can you expect? A number of things are now confirmed, such as the foldable Huawei Mate X , a 5G prototype from OnePlus and the arrival of the flagship LG G8, but there are plenty of MWC 2019 rumors, including high-profile handsets such as the Sony Xperia XZ4 . We've put together this guide highlighting all things mobile that might be on show t

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

France are back after a battering from England last game, this time to take on Scotland in the 2019 Six Nations . It's a tricky one to predict, so make sure you tune in - regardless of where on Earth you are - with a France vs Scotland live stream. France hasn't had a good run at the Six Nations so far, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory to Wales first and then being destroyed by England a fortnight ago. Scotland beat Italy but then lost narrowly to Ireland and now is riddled with injuries, so this game could be a chance to save face for the French side in front of their home support. Scotland has lost its star man Finn Russell to injury, replaced by Pete Horne. Stuart Hogg at full-back and Huw Jones have also been lost to injuries. With Wales and England still to face, Scotland need to overcome all that to make sure that they have the best possible springboard to the World Cup later in the year. The French side has been named by Jacques Brunel with youngsters Antoine D

The best EE phone deals in February 2019

EE is the UK's fastest 4G network and for that reason many people want to switch to it. But you want to make sure you're getting the best deal when you do, right? Well we've tracked down all of the best EE phone deals currently available. Now that we're well into 2019 we've been seeing plenty of great EE deals to kick-start the year. The other thing working in EE's favour is that it frequently has some of the best mobile phone deals on flagship devices including the iPhone XR and Samsung Galaxy S9. All the EE phone deals in our comparison charts are updated daily so that they remain current, in-stock and represent the best value currently available. Still want more money off? If the perfect EE plan for you is offered by Mobiles.co.uk , then you're in luck as the retailer is currently offering a further £10 off the upfront cost of the handset (except the iPhone XR, XS iPhone XS Max) if you enter the code 10OFF at the checkout. Samsung's newest relea

From VOOC to Super VOOC – OPPO heralds a fast charge revolution

OPPO has introduced the world's fastest flash charge, Super VOOC. Recently, the company also announced licensing its VOOC flash charge technology, which is already used by more than 100 million smartphones worldwide. This phenomenal number of VOOC users is a testimony to consumers’ trust in the technology. By licensing this proprietary technology, OPPO seeks to drive the development of the flash charging industry and jointly build a VOOC flash charge ecosystem with industry partners, to provide a superior flash charging experience for consumers everywhere. The world's fastest charging solution – a 5-minute charge, for 2 hours talk time The VOOC Flash Charge has already become an industry standard for flash charge. VOOC is a low voltage, fast charging technology that reaches four times the charging rate of conventional charging technology (5V/1A). With just 5 minutes of charge, you can have 2 hours of talk time, and 10 minutes of charge gives you 40% battery. As an upgrade of

AI-powered music generator Ecrett builds complex compositions for your videos

If you've ever made your own videos, you'll know how tough it can be to find music that sounds good, while also navigating the minefield of rights and intellectual property. Ecrett Music is a new tool that uses AI to generate unique compositions for videos. Upload your video, choose a scene category (such as 'travel', 'relaxing' or 'fashion') and a mood, and the app will generate a bespoke soundtrack. Check out our ultimate guide to the best video editors Clip, tweak and filter with the best free audio editors We've rounded up the best music apps for Android You can then tweak the results, changing instruments and timings to fit the video. Ecrett Music can currently generate between 500,000 and 1,000,000 unique compositions per month. Make it personal Ecrett Music is the brainchild of Japanese entrepreneur Daigo Kusunoki, who worked with a team of musicians, composers and engineers to create the web app. Kusonoki made his first venture into mus

Apex Legends could get gladiatorial ‘survival’ and player-stealing ‘recruit’ game modes

TechRadar - All the latest technology news Apex Legends could get gladiatorial ‘survival’ and player-stealing ‘recruit’ game modes Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:10:14 +0000 Intrepid data miners have once again been rifling through the files of Apex Legends to try to find clues of what might be coming next in the game, and it turns out that we could potentially see a new survival mode or a recruit mode, along with a kill camera feature, plus a couple of new playable characters (the eponymous Legends). As spotted by @RealApexLeaks, there’s a reference to a ‘survival mode’ in the game’s files, although there are no details as to exactly what this may be. The only hint is that it involves a host NPC (non-player character), and possibly spectator NPCs, who could cheer players on, or sling emotes at them, giving the atmosphere more of a gladiatorial game show feel, presumably. Naturally, this battle royale shooter is about survival anyway, so a ‘survival’ mode is a slightly puzzling conc