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No honour among thieves - how cybercriminals are exploiting the ongoing pandemic

We are, as I’m sure you’re well aware, in the midst of a global health crisis. As governments and health organisations around the world work to stem the spread of the virus and ease the anxiety and panic within society, there are those who are maliciously turning this crisis into opportunity. Our security research teams have identified a number of instances where bad actors are preying on the worries of the public, tainting the good work of people and institutions trying to help, and taking advantage of our increasingly remote workforce for profit. These are troubling times, there is a long road ahead of us, and it’s important that we all be alert to additional threats riding on the coattails of the current crisis and take appropriate precautions. What follows are examples of recent exploits we’ve been seeing that both businesses and the public need to be aware of. Here's our list of the best antivirus services on the market Working from home: the mouse, monitor, keyboard and r

Fossil Sport smartwatch deal makes this $99 Wear OS device a must-buy'

The Fossil Sport fitness smartwatch is now more affordable than ever with a sweeping price cut that drops the cost down to $99 / £89 / AU$199. We really enjoyed the Fossil Sport for its Wear OS functionality in a sleek, light body that paired well with our fitness lives. While workouts have been altered lately as many of us shelter indoors, fitness tracking is more useful than ever to monitor our progress, and now is a great time to scoop up a wearable that originally cost $275 / £219 / AU$469. Though it doesn’t quite track workouts up to the level of an Apple Watch 5 , the Fossil Sport is a flagship smartwatch with a heart rate monitor, 5 ATM water resistance, and GPS functionality. Specs-wise, it packs the same Snapdragon 3100 chipset as fellow fitness smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 ; its middling 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage won’t blow you away, but that equipment is plenty for working out. Best of all, this discount applies to the full range of colors, though you’ll

New OnePlus 8 leaks reveal more specs and another color

The OnePlus 8 leaks continue to drip in – we're expecting the phone to be officially unveiled in the middle of April, and we just got some more details in advance, including more specs for the display and a new color option. Seasoned tipster Ishan Agarwal says that the OnePlus 8 Pro is coming with a 6.78-inch display running at 120Hz, offering improved color accuracy and support for 10-bit HDR. One of the best screens in a smartphone yet, in other words. Agarwal also suggests significant improvements are coming to the custom OxygenOS software that OnePlus develops – get ready for a more optimized experience that's "smoother and faster" when the phone arrives in a few weeks. Delays rumored for the iPhone 12 The best kids shows on TV right now Updates on the PS5 controller The same source revealed some of these specs earlier on in the week, so we can have a reasonably high level of confidence that they're accurate. The smaller, more affordable OnePlus 8 is

What is MasterClass? Get online classes from celebrity experts

Using online classes or courses to learn can be one of the best things to do when you're trapped indoors, and MasterClass is perhaps one of the most-well known and best places to learn online. MasterClass is a repository of video classes taught by a range of well-known experts, from people who are top in the field and having been working for a long time. You may as well learn to write bestsellers from someone who literally has, after all! So to help you get your head around MasterClass before you sink money into it (yes, unlike some other online classes it isn't free), we've come up with this guide to help you understand the website. How much does MasterClass cost? MasterClass can cost quite a bit if you keep the membership, as it's $15 / £15 (roughly AU$30) per month or $180 / £180 (roughly AU$320) for an annual membership. However if you only want access to a single class, that'll cost you $90 / £85 (roughly AU$170). That's around half the price of the ann

Best laptop sales in Australia: Cheap laptops to buy in March 2020

If you’re looking for a cheap laptop or a mammoth saving on a premium portable computer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web for savings and rounded up all the genuine deals in one neat place. You’ll find we’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something here to match your needs. Here we’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, and if you scroll further down, we've rounded up some of our favourite laptops in a dedicated buying guide. If you're from the US or the UK, check out our selections of the top laptop deals in the US or in the UK . Keep your devices safe from cyber attacks and save money at the same time with our round-up of the best antivirus deals and discounts in Australia . Best laptop deals this week Find great bargains and compare Australian prices on the latest tech at Getprice . We'll keep on updating the list of deals as and when we

Smartphones makers including Apple and Samsung suspend manufacturing in India temporarily

India is going strong with its efforts to curb further spread of the coronavirus by ordering a 21-day lockdown period before matters get out of hand. As a result, smartphone manufacturers will be shuttering their factories in the country for the foreseeable future. Amid the looming COVID-19 concerns, the government has asked all citizens and workspaces to self-quarantine for at least three weeks to try and control community transmission. As a result, only essential services will be allowed to function at minimal capacities, with everything else being closed. Smartphones, and tech companies in general, not being a part of that space will thus not be allowed to function. Foxconn and Wistron, which handle Apple’s assemblies in India, are suspending production till April 14, according to Bloomberg . Specific details around which products will be affected were not mentioned. Similarly, Samsung’s Noida plant, which is the world’s largest smartphone factory, will also be closing down for t

"Corona antivirus" infects victims with malware

Cybercriminals continue to leverage the ongoing coronavirus outbreak for their own gain by launching numerous scam campaigns which use Covid-19 as a lure to trick users into installing a variety of malware and data stealers. In the latest scam, discovered by Malwarebytes , cybercriminals have set up a website advertising “Corona Antivirus - World's best protection” which tries to trick users into installing antivirus software that supposedly has the capabilities to protect users from becoming infected with the virus in real life. The creators of the site have even provided more details on how their solution works, saying: “Our scientists from Harvard University have been working on a special AI development to combat the virus using a windows app. Your PC actively protects you against the Coronaviruses (Cov) while the app is running.” Beware these new coronavirus email scams Malware strains using coronavirus to avoid detection Phones from US government came packed with Chinese

The Witcher 3's amazing Gwent card game is now available on Android phones

If you've got an Android phone you can now finally download Gwent, so if you were struggling to find a great mobile game to fill all your free time, this is probably it. Gwent is a card game that originated from The Witcher books, before becoming a mini-game in The Witcher video games. Geralt of Rivia's favorite card game has become so popular that it has been turned into its own spin-off game for PC, consoles and eventually iOS too. Well, now Android users can finally get in on the fun, albeit several years late. These are the best gaming phones Check out the best free Android games What do we know of the Witcher TV show season 2 ? In Gwent you field armies of cards to beat your opponent, with the cards slowly growing in power as you go on. It's pretty standard fare as card games go, especially digital ones like this, Hearthstone and The Elder Scrolls: Legends, but there are a few interesting mechanics here too. We'd recommend jumping in, to find out for yourself

iOS 13.4 update is landing on March 24, and it may fix an annoying iPhone issue

Apple has acknowledged issues with the Personal Hotspot feature on iPhone and iPad within iOS 13 , and it's thought the next software update may be able to fix this problem. Apple confirmed iOS 13.4 will be landing on Tuesday, March 24, and it's set to be a fairly big update to your iPhone. Your iPad will also get an update to iPadOS 13.4, if it's compatible. Many users have reported the Personal Hotspot feature is temperamental in the iOS 13 update, with it disconnecting regularly. An easy fix is to turn the feature off and on again, but that doesn't solve the problem for good. What we know about the iPhone 9 Then there's the iPhone 12 These are the very best iPhones Now, an internal document from Apple has been sent to the company's Authorized Service Providers (and it was found by MacRumors ). The note says that Apple is aware of the disconnect issue for the Personal Hotspot feature. It offers a variety of fixes while the company works on an official fix.

This stunning 49-inch business monitor has 3 features all displays should have

Today, you can get a 50-inch 4K television these days for under $200 that can double as a computer monitor seamlessly. So, to pay more than five times that amount for a smaller display might seem counterproductive. However, the Philips Brilliance 499P9H is unlike any other monitor on the market and it's on sale at Amazon for just $1,065 , with a four-year warranty (roughly £870/AU$1900). Aimed squarely at a business audience, the Brilliance 499P9H is packed with features, but will require a lot of deskspace. After all, this is a 49-inch display with a screen resolution of 5120x1440 pixels (or dual QHD) and a 32:9 aspect ratio - one that's not only very wide, but highly curved as well. Here's our list of the best business monitors of 2020 Check out our list of the best business webcams on the market We've curated the best video conferencing software out there There's also more to this monitor than meets the eye; look closely at the top and you'll find a

Best meditation apps: practice mindfulness with Headspace, Calm and more

The best meditation apps could help you to sleep better, reduce your stress levels and find some much-needed inner peace. But given the situation right now with Covid-19, even if meditation apps just give you a break from the news and a chance to chill out for ten minutes, they’re more than worth it. Headspace, one of the most popular meditation apps around, first launched 10 years ago. Since then, hundreds of other meditation apps have been created and that means finding the best meditation app for you can be overwhelming. But when it comes to meditation, choice is a good thing. There are now meditation apps to cater to all kinds of people and preferences. From apps for beginners that walk you through the basics of meditation (like Headspace and Buddhify), through to those that just provide you with a timer and sound cues so you can ‘freestyle’ your meditation practice instead (like Samsara Timer and Pocket Meditation Timer ). Not only are there different styles of apps, but dif

Pixar movie Onward is releasing on Disney Plus very, very soon

Recently-released Pixar movie Onward is available to buy digitally from tonight in the US for $19.99, Disney has revealed, with the movie coming to the Disney Plus streaming service on April 3. Onward is already available to pre-order on Amazon . This follows Disney's decision to release Frozen 2 on Disney Plus several months early, but it's a much bigger deal in this case. Onward only released on 6 March in US theaters, but with the nation's cinemas closing down due to the current pandemic, its worldwide box office flamed out at only $103 million, around half its reported budget. Try Disney Plus for 7 days From what we can tell, this move only applies to the US so far. Disney UK has made no mention of Onward releasing early on its Twitter feed so far, for example, and Disney Plus is debuting next week in many parts of Europe after a months-long wait. The best Disney Plus movies The best Disney Plus shows Disney Plus in April 2020 A sign of things to come? Probab

Your next phone might get revolutionary new storage tech that may never come to PCs

Mid-range smartphones are first in line to receive a new type of component that combines super-fast memory and storage in one physical package, cutting cost thanks to increased simplicity. US manufacturer Micron is responsible for a new technology (called uMCP5) which fuses LPDDR5-6400 DRAM and 96-layer 3D NAND flash memory. uMCp5 will offer 12GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory in a dual-channel arrangement (for enhanced performance), 256 GB of 96-layer 3D TLC NAND storage with a UFS interface and an onboard controller. Micron is yet to confirm whether it will offer higher storage and memory capacities. Here's our list of the best business laptops on the market We've curated the best business desktops for 2020 Here's our choice of the best business smartphones around The rise of 5G-enabled devices has created a need for faster memory/storage subsystems. Micron’s solution offers 50% more bandwidth (up to 6.4Gbps) with a physical footprint almost half that of previous models. O

Amazon Apple Days sale 2020: best deals and offers on iPhones, MacBook

Amazon India is hosting Apple Days sale with deals and offers on a wide range of Apple products, including iPhones, MacBook, iPad, and other accessories. The sale is currently live and will go on until March 21. You can also avail additional discounts along with options like no-cost EMI and cashback to get more value out of the purchase. Moreover, Amazon Prime members are also entitled to additional discounts on Apple products. During the sale, Amazon has put up discounts on iPhone X, iPhone 11 series, Apple Watch, MacBook, iPad, and more. So, if you were waiting for an opportune moment to get that iPhone or upgrade your laptop to a MacBook, this might be it. Here are the best deals and offers on Apple products on Amazon India. If these deals don't excite you and you're looking for something new, the latest Apple iPhone 11 is up for sale starting at Rs 64,900. While there is no direct discount on the series, HDFC bank debit and credit cardholders are eligible for an additio

Best practices for remaining productive when enacting ‘social distancing’ practices in the workplace

The UK government is currently in ongoing talks to decide which measures should be brought in to delay the spread of coronavirus in the country. ‘Social distancing’ measures will be top of the agenda, which involves encouraging businesses to have staff work remotely wherever possible. COVID-19 can spread from person-to-person contact (P2P), making social distancing an effective tool in combating the outbreak. But what impact will a mass move to remote working have on UK businesses? A YouGov survey found that only 45% of employees in the UK report working to the same standard when working from home, while only 15% believe working from home helps them to produce a higher standard of work. The efficacy and feasibility of remote working also differs between different business types: over half (55%) of businesses in the hospitality and leisure industry actively discourage flexible working and more than a third (36%) in the finance and accounting sector, while large businesses (+250 emplo

Better Call Saul season 5, episode 5: how to watch or stream it online anywhere

After a break of over a year, Better Call Saul is officially underway and back on our TV screens. If you don't want to miss a minute of the gripping series keep reading, as we're here to tell you how to watch Better Call Saul season 5 online from anywhere. It's the prequel to Breaking Bad, which is widely regarded as one of best TV series of all-time. More specifically, Better Call Saul is the origin story of crooked lawyer Saul Goodman. Episode four showed Kim and Jimmy's relationship improve slightly, and Hank returning. But it was during episode five that fans saw Kim's career at risk and Saul making a dangerous plan. Ready for episode 5? Keep reading to find out how you can watch Better Call Saul from anywhere in the world. Here's how to watch The Walking Dead online Watch Better Call Saul season 5 online from outside your country While many US cable subscribers will find it easy to watch Better Call Saul season 5 online thanks to AMC's website an

Apple restricting apps around COVID-19 on the App Store

Apple has posted guidelines for developers working on apps that relate to COVID-19. Apple will only allow apps it considers that are from credible sources, which include government organizations, health-focused NGOs, companies deeply credentialed in health issues, and medical or educational institutions. Apple is recommending that only developers from one of these recognized entities submit an app related to COVID-19. Games or entertainment related apps with COVID-19 as their theme will not be allowed. According to Apple: The App Store should always be a safe and trusted place for users to download apps. Now more than ever that commitment takes on special significance as the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities around the world are depending on apps to be credible news sources — helping users understand the latest health innovations, find out where they can get help if needed or provide assistance to their neighbors. Further, Apple recommends that developers use the &quo

Surprise! Frozen 2 is coming to Disney Plus this weekend

Update: Disney will now release Frozen 2 this coming Sunday, March 15 on Disney Plus in the US. In Australia, you'll be able to watch it on Tuesday March 17. Original story: Frozen 2 is coming to Disney Plus in the US on June 26, according to a new listing on the streaming service. This update was spotted by user jonnyslats on the Disney Plus subreddit , and it means that only two of Disney's big movies from 2019 lack release dates on the service now – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. On Disney Plus Australia, the listing page says Frozen 2 is coming on July 31. Since Disney Plus UK hasn't launched yet, we're unsure when the film will, ahem, show itself on the UK version of the service. Over the last few months, Disney Plus has kept things ticking along with a mix of big movies from 2019 and the slow trickle of films arriving from other services as licensing agreements expire. Since January, the live-action versions of The Lion Ki

Apple reopens stores in China after coronavirus closure

Apple has reopened all of its retail outlets in China, more than a month after they were closed in an attempt to slow the spread of cCoronavirus Covid-19. The iPhone manufacturer had been following the lead of other multinational organisations in the country but said it hoped to re-open all of its 42 stores as soon as possible. Some outlets in Beijing reopened in February but with limited opening hours. What is 5G ? Everything you need to know Apple shuts all retail stores in China Some Apple stores to reopen Apple Store closures China is a major market for Apple, but the impact of the coronavirus has had a significant impact on sales – especially since the outbreak occurred during Chinese New Year. According to Reuters, Apple shifted fewer than 500,000 devices in February. China is a major assembler of devices and supplier of components for the entire industry, meaning the virus has affected the global supply chain. Some manufacturing facilities shut down in the immediate wake o

New MacBooks that ditch Intel for Apple’s own CPU could arrive late 2020

Apple will release MacBooks which are powered by its own custom-designed ARM processors and they might arrive before 2020 is out, according to a well-respected analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo is often on the money – or at least near – when it comes to Apple products, and he believes that such MacBooks will be available in either the final quarter of 2020, or the first quarter of 2021. We’ve picked out all the best processors of 2020 These are the best VPN for Mac s Check out all the best cheap MacBook Pro deals The information came in a research note highlighted by MacRumors , but sadly Kuo didn’t impart any further details on which MacBooks might get this treatment. So we’ve no idea if he’s talking about the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or perhaps an entirely new model, with those existing flavors sticking with Intel chips. Kuo previously said that ARM-powered Macs wouldn’t debut until the first half of 2021 , so he appears to have revised that timeframe slightly (again) with the possibility

Reliance Jio proposes new floor price for data in India

The ailing Indian telecom industry might have finally come to a solution that all the remaining players are willing to agree upon: having a floor price for data. Reliance Jio is the latest telco in support of this move. It has supposedly proposed a new price floor of Rs 15 per GB to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and wants that to be increased to Rs 20 eventually. If this motion gets approved, consumers will have to pay a minimum of Rs 15 per GB of data they consume, irrespective of their operator. This will go a long way in increasing the average revenue per user (ARPU) which has been the main reason for the added stress on the Indian telecom sector. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea had made similar proposals to the TRAI recently, suggesting the price floor to be set at a significantly higher Rs 35 per GB, in hopes of fixing the bleeding cash flow. They even suggested calls be priced at 6p/minute, which Jio disagreed with, stating that the impact of that would

The best cheap TV sales and 4K TV deals in the UK in March 2020

We're scouring the web for all the latest cheap 4K TV deals now that prices have dropped considerably. A 4K TV is becoming commonplace in more and more households and that means prices aren't as scary as they used to be. Plus, with so much 4K content hitting our screens right now, there's never been a better time in upgrade with a cheap 4K TV deal. We sort our cheap TV treasure by size, so you can head straight to the best dimensions for you where you'll find each set organised by price to keep that budget in check. This week you can grab a 43-inch 4K TV for as little as £249 , or a 50-inch TV for just £299 . If you're looking for a much larger model, the cheapest we've found a 60-inch set in the latest 4K TV deals is this £429 offer. Overall, we're seeing some stunning cheap 4K TV deals in this week's round-up. These cheap TVs are offering the latest in display technology, with awe-inspiring HDR and streamlined upscaling processing to make everythin

The best cheap laptop deals and sales for March 2020: prices from just £79

Cheap laptop deals abound this week with many of the top retailers offering significant discounts on laptops from all the usual big brands. With these cheap laptop deals you'll find that getting the right specs for you doesn't necessarily have to set you back a pretty penny as we've got some great prices on machines that still offer the latest processors and solid-state drives. We've sorted them into handy price ranges for you, ranging all the way from this amazing Chromebook from just £79 to upwards of £629 for this powerful i7 equipped Lenovo. With all these great cheap laptop deals on offer, all you'll need to do is scroll down and browse whichever price range is right for you. In general, an everyday laptop used for basic web browsing, entertainment, and email won't cost you more than £300, but once you push past £400 you'll open yourself up to machines that can run higher performance programs with far better specs to support them. That means if you&