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The Redmi K40S will likely launch alongside the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro on March 17 in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40S: Details of the potential Poco F4 surface along with more Redmi K50 series information

A new leak from a Chinese source has now revealed devils of the imminent Redmi K40S—a phone that could well debut outside China as the Poco F4—along with more important information on its stablemates, the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro.
Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2022 12:46
The 65E55H features a 240 Hz panel with a full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 port. (Image source: Hisense)

Hisense Gaming TV Ace 2023 65E55H presented with a 240 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 support

Hisense has launched the Gaming TV Ace 2023 65E55H in China, a 65-inch TV aimed at gamers. Not only is the TV compatible with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X via HDMI 2.1, it can also play games at up to 240 FPS with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 or AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics card.
Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2022 12:31
DC Rainmaker has found a hidden ECG function in the Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch. (Image source: DC Rainmaker)

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus could soon have an ECG function

DC Rainmaker has found a hidden ECG function in a Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch. Garmin has not acknowledged the tool's existence, and it removed the feature in a recent update.
Polly Allcock, 15 Mar 2022 11:59
The Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT set adds CryptoPunks in a US$5 billion merger, will transfer the IP rights to owners

The Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT set adds CryptoPunks in a US$5 billion merger, will transfer the IP rights to owners

Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT series has acquired the distribution rights to the no less popular CryptoPunks and Meebits series for undisclosed amount. The first thing that Yuga announced together with the acquisition is that it will be transferring the IP rights to CryptoPunks NFT buyers, something that its creators from Larva Labs had refused to do.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2022 10:56
An M2 Extreme-powered Mac Pro and a 7K Pro Display XDR with an A-series chip are in the offing before 2023. (Image Source: Apple)

Roadmap details Apple M2 Extreme SoC with 48 CPU cores and up to 128 GPU cores together with new M2-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac, and 7K Pro Display XDR

Apple may offer the next iteration of Apple silicon, dubbed the M2 chip, in variants that range from the M2 with 8 CPU and 10 GPU cores to the M2 Extreme with up to a massive 48 CPU and 128 GPU cores. Between 2022 and 2023, Apple is expected to launch several Pro and Consumer Macs based on M2 including a Mac Pro with M2 Extreme, MacBook Air with M2, and MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max along with an A-series powered 7K Pro Display XDR among others.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2022 09:51
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live launched in August 2020. (Source: Jacob Krol/CNN)

Samsung Galaxy A53, Galaxy A73 tipped to arrive with Galaxy Buds Live as early-bird gifts

Samsung will launch a couple of devices in its Galaxy A-series on March 17. The Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A73 are expected, and word on the grapevine now indicates that Samsung is lining up its Galaxy Buds Live earbuds as a gift for early buyers.
Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2022 09:45
Prospective buyers will be happy to hear that the Apple M1 processor in the iPad Air 5 is not underclocked (Image: Apple)

Apple M1 in the iPad Air 5 runs at full 3.2 GHz clock speed, matches performance of more expensive iPad Pro

After concerns that Apple might underclock its blazing-fast M1 SoC in the new iPad Air 5, first benchmark entries in Geekbench 5 now fortunately show that this is not the case.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Mar 2022 00:57
The E110A will be Segway's latest addition to its lineup of battery-powered electric vehicles (Image: Segway)

Segway unveils its new electric moped E110A

As the likely successor to the affordable E110S, the new Segway E110A electric moped comes with a range of up to 35 miles and is designed for shorter commutes in urban settings.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Mar 2022 00:28
The P50 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei announces a new P50 event amid rumors of an accessory to restore 5G connectivity to the flagship smartphones

Huawei has indicated that its upcoming press conference will function to introduce some existing premium phones in additional colorways - although there are rumors that a new P50E variant might take the stage alongside them. In other putative Huawei news, it is said to have a "5G case" for the same series in the works.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2022 00:12
Doogee V20 rugged Android phone, Knight Black version hands-on review (Source: Own)

Doogee V20 hands-on: An affordable rugged Android handset with a few tricks up its sleeve

Many rugged smartphones focus on being sturdy above anything else, so they often end up with drawbacks such as weak software support or outdated hardware. Thankfully, the MediaTek Dimensity 700-powered Doogee V20 packs quite a punch in most areas and does so without carrying an outrageous price tag.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2022 23:55
A K50 phone in Silver Trail. (Source: Redmi via Weibo)

Redmi reveals potentially important K50 display specs ahead of the smartphone series' launch

Redmi's K50 series event is not far away now; however, the OEM is still raising its hype with juicy details on the upcoming smartphones ahead of their launch. Now, it seems that not only will there be a new colorway, a high-res display with other potentially welcome attributes.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2022 23:25
The Alder Lake processor Intel Core i5-12600KF has been identified as one of the smuggled CPU models (Image: China Customs)

Video shows hapless smuggler getting caught with 160 Intel Alder Lake CPUs taped to his body

After Chinese customs confiscated almost 6,000 AMD Radeon GPUs worth millions of dollars only a few days ago, another hardware smuggler has now been caught by border officers who discovered a remarkable number of Intel Alder Lake CPUs which had been taped to the man's body.
Enrico Frahn, 14 Mar 2022 22:50
Is this the Vivo X Fold? (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X Fold is spotted being taken on Chinese public transport ahead of its launch

Vivo is a smartphone OEM projected to launch its inaugural foldable device soon. Now, this rumored flagship has allegedly leaked again, and in the wild this time. The live image in question has been posted to Weibo and may thus put the “X Fold’s” main display on show in real life for the first time.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2022 22:45
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is currently untouchable at the top of PassMark's chart. (Image source: AMD/Unsplash - edited)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX annihilates the competition on PassMark leaving the EPYC 7763 over 20,000 points behind

The 64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has made it onto PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for high-end CPUs, and in the process has produced a score that has demolished the competition. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is so dominant that it manages a +23.19% leap over the 64-core AMD EPYC 7763 server chip.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2022 22:09
The cheaper entries in the Galaxy S22 series cannot keep up with their peers. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ fall short of the Apple iPhone 13 and Google Pixel 6 in DxOMark camera tests

DxOMark tested the three cameras in both of Samsung's cheaper flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. While the pair offer superior image quality than their predecessors, neither can surpass the Apple iPhone 13 or the Google Pixel 6, among others.
Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2022 21:48
AMD is rumoured to launch FSR 2.0 and RSR on March 17. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Super Resolution to launch this week as FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 details emerge

Reportedly, AMD is hoping to launch Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) this week. The technology is similar to FidelityFX Super Resolution 1.0 but is open to all games. FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 is on its way too and will debut simultaneously alongside Radeon Super Resolution.
Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2022 21:43
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402R Gaming Laptop Review: AMD Times Two

87% Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402R Gaming Laptop Review: AMD Times Two

Small and stylish powerhouse. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is aimed not just at mobile games but content creators alike. Despite its compact size this 14-inch notebook offers great performance and a variety of features. Time for us to take a closer look at the new GA402R version of this notebook.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6800S, 14", 1.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 Mar 2022 20:12
Teclast T40 Pro review - Affordable tablet with LTE

81% Teclast T40 Pro review - Affordable tablet with LTE

Not all Pro. The Teclast T40 Pro is very similar to the Plus model but has a slightly slimmer case, a stronger battery, and a better main camera. It convinces with a good configuration, including LTE, but has also revealed small setbacks in the test.
UNISOC T618, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 10.36", 480 g
Daniel Schmidt, 14 Mar 2022 17:41
Elon Musk says Tesla is feeling inflationary pressures, challenges Putin to a 'single combat' over Ukraine

Elon Musk says Tesla is feeling inflationary pressures, challenges Putin to a 'single combat' over Ukraine

Frustrated by 'inflationary pressures' on Tesla and SpaceX, their CEO Elon Musk tweeted he'd like to enter a 'single combat' with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The fight will be over Ukraine, he added, as the Russian invasion there has forced Tesla to increase prices and widen EV delivery windows.
Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2022 16:31
Ryzen 5500U & Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 (GDDR6) united

Gas gas gas: Acer Swift X SFX14 with Ryzen & GTX

Acer's 14-inch notebook has the makings of a mobile gaming ultrabook. While 2020 Turing graphics is not exactly the latest and greatest, it offers moderate gaming power paired with the Ryzen 5000 in the 19mm thick case. The build quality is solid and the display surprisingly good.
Sebastian Jentsch, 14 Mar 2022 16:28
Amazon is already selling the Watch S1 ahead of its official launch outside China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active launch date confirmed as Amazon starts selling upcoming smartwatch

Xiaomi has set a date for launching the Watch S1 Active globally. In the meantime, Amazon has already begun accepting pre-orders, confirming its price and when it will ship in the process.
Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2022 16:11
Coinbase One platform with no transaction fees offers free crypto trading, US$1 million in exchange account protection

Coinbase One platform with no transaction fees offers free crypto trading, US$1 million in exchange account protection

A new Coinbase One subscription tier has launched in beta testing form to offer fee-free crypto trading transactions, and up to a million in account protection, as well as 24/7 support. Coinbase keeps mum on its One platform monthly subscription price as it seeks to diversify from transaction fee-based revenue streams.
Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2022 14:58
Buffett-backed BYD leaks the specs of its Model 3 competitor Seal with innovative blade battery

Buffett-backed BYD leaks the specs of its Model 3 competitor Seal with innovative blade battery

The Tesla Model 3 will soon have a direct competitor in China, as the largest EV maker there has leaked the specs of its upcoming BYD Seal electric sedan in a regulatory approval filing. The BYD Seal specs include single and dual-motor configurations and an innovative blade battery, while its price will undercut the Model 3 by a wide margin.
Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2022 13:49
Tabbed File Explorer is coming soon to Windows 11. (Image Source: Rafael Rivera on Twitter)

Future Windows 11 builds will finally enable tabs in File Explorer

Microsoft is testing a tabbed File Explorer UI in Dev Channel builds of Windows 11. The feature is hidden for now but can be manually enabled using the ViveTool. The tabbed Explorer UI is still a work-in-progress but does allow users to open multiple tabs in the same window while also allowing tab scrolling just like a browser.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Mar 2022 12:32
The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is built on TSMC's 4 nm node. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: First mass-production device benchmarks show less of a gap than previously thought

Earlier MediaTek Dimensity 9000 benchmarks were run on a prototype machine and showed the MediaTek chipset with a 40%+ efficiency advantage over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The Dimensity 9000 has now debuted on an actual smartphone, though—the OPPO Find X5 Pro—and new CPU benchmarks tell a different story.
Ricci Rox, 14 Mar 2022 11:19
YouTube Vanced will soon be no more. (Image source: YouTube Vanced)

Google brings YouTube Vanced to an end in its war against third-party YouTube apps

Google has forced YouTube Vanced to end, just over four years after the service started. Reputedly, Google threatened YouTube Vanced with a cease and desist, and asked it to remove all references to YouTube. Existing YouTube Vanced installations will not be affected, though.
Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2022 11:16
AMD Delivers Uncompromising Performance and Battery Life

AMD Delivers Uncompromising Performance and Battery Life

Solving for the Impossible. Learn how AMD’s latest generation of processors deliver powerful device experiences that enable the new world of hybrid work, helping users to get work done wherever they want without worrying about battery life. (sponsored article)
A‎d, 14 Mar 2022 08:57
Huawei P50 Pocket smartphone review

86% Huawei P50 Pocket review: The folding smartphone brings some positive and negative surprises

No crease. In many aspects, the Huawei P50 Pocket is an equal to a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, and in one point, the Huawei smartphone even surprises with an unexpected quality for a foldable. Find out in this review what strengths and weaknesses we determined for the foldable P50 smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, Adreno 660, 6.9", 190 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Mar 2022 02:50
YouTube transcripts in a new way. (Source: Android Police)

YouTube ports its transcription feature to mobile, starting with Android

YouTube has had a toggle to open a transcript of a compatible video for some time now. However, it has only been available on via desktop browsers so far. Now, however, it has reportedly been spotted on the app's Android version. The feature seems to have been heavily modified for its new format.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2022 00:17
The Smartmi Pioneer A1 is a new robot mop vacuum from Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches Smartmi Pioneer A1 robot mop vacuum cleaner

A new smart mop vacuum, the Smartmi Pioneer A1, is now available to pre-order. The device has a unique design for enhanced performance and self-cleaning abilities.
Polly Allcock, 13 Mar 2022 23:59
Xiaomi may be developing a 100-inch successor to its 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi could be working on a 100-inch smart TV

A report from mysmartprice suggests that Xiaomi may soon release a 100-inch TV. The website spotted information about the 'giant tv' on multiple certification websites, but limited product specifications have been revealed so far.
Polly Allcock, 13 Mar 2022 23:56
The next Mi Band could sport a redesign, Mi Band 6 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 receives SGS-CEBEC certification ahead of global launch as potential design emerges

The possible design of the Mi Band 7 may have leaked in what could be a major redesign of the Mi Band series. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has certified the Mi Band 7 in Belgium and Indonesia, signifying a global launch for the upcoming fitness tracker.
Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2022 23:21
The purported TGP of the GeForce RTX 4090 is a temperature-raising 600 W. (Image source: Nvidia (RTX 3090)/Unsplash - edited)

Sizzling GeForce RTX 4090 TGP allegedly confirmed at 600 W with potential for over 800 W for the RTX 4090 Ti

The Total Graphics Power (TGP) figure for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has supposedly been confirmed. Apparently, it stands at a toasty 600 W, considerably higher than its Ampere counterpart. In addition, an astonishing figure of 800 W or more for the potential GeForce RTX 4090 Ti has also been suggested.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2022 23:12
The Nord CE 2 Lite? (Source: 91Mobiles)

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: the rumored budget 5G phone is slated to have microSD card support and Android 12 out of the box

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is a recently-launched smartphone that is now expected to gain a Lite alternative soon. The latest leaks include renders that might show how this potentially affordable device might look. They have arrived alongside interesting allegations that it, like the CE 2, will support external storage and more.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2022 23:05
Razer Blade 15 2022 vs. Blade 15 2018: Four years of accumulating improvements

Razer Blade 15 2022 vs. Blade 15 2018: Four years of accumulating improvements

The Razer Blade 15 series has been utilizing the same chassis design for almost five years running. Despite the lack of any major physical changes between yearly models, the internal updates have nonetheless added up over time. If you have the original 2018 model, would it be worth upgrading to the 2022 model even though they look almost identical?
Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2022 22:07
The next Mac Pro is rumoured to launch with Redfern, Apple's codename for its dual M1 Ultra SoC. (Image source: Nana Dua)

Apple Mac Pro 2022 processor and release details exposed as 'Extreme' name expected by Apple analyst

According to new leaks, the M1 Ultra is just the start of Apple's UltraFusion architecture. The next Mac Pro may not land until the autumn, but it could provide another huge leap over the Apple M1 Ultra in the Mac Studio with the M1 Extreme.
Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2022 21:39
Hopefully our future tech will be less Terminator, and more The Jetsons. (Image source: various/author - edited)

3 future tech developments to actually be excited about

From foldable phones to floppy CPUs, the future of tech is bright and ever-changing. Some of the technologies of the future are obviously still in their infancy but let's have a look at some of the most exciting upcoming developments anyway.
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Mar 2022 21:00
Redmi hypes the K50s' new Bluetooth specs. (Source: Redmi via Weibo)

Redmi teases the impending K50 series as the first smartphones to launch with Bluetooth 5.3

Xiaomi has already indicated that its Redmi brand's 2022 K50 flagship smartphones will launch with some of MediaTek's latest Dimensity SoCs. Now, the OEM has pointed out that this will also make them the world's first Bluetooth 5.3 mobile devices. They are also now slated to support a new audio codec on top of that.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2022 19:25
The iPhone 13 Mini is dead, long live the iPhone 14 Max.

New iPhone 14 series leak reveals A16 Bionic exclusivity for iPhone 14 Pro models along with other details of the quartet

A new leak has now provided more information on what to expect from Apple's next mainstream smartphone lineup, the iPhone 14 series. Supposedly, only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro will be equipped with Apple's next-gen A16 Bionic chipset. The iPhone 14 Mini looks to have been axed as well.
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2022 19:20
Netflix will raise more prices soon. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix rolls its 2022 price increases out to yet more markets

Netflix has announced an increase in price for its subscribers in two more countries where it operates. Therefore, its users in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) will start to see these somewhat inflated monthly charges soon. They will apply to all plan types offered by the streaming giant in either market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2022 18:40
The 65-inch Sony Bravia X90J 4K HDR TV is a great value proposition at its currently reduced sales price of just US$1,098 (Image: Sony)

Deal | 65-inch Sony Bravia X90J 4K HDR TV hits its lowest price ever on Amazon

Sony's well-performing but still budget-friendly 65-inch 4K LED TV Bravia X90J is now discounted by 27% on Amazon and has therefore hit its lowest sales price to date.
Enrico Frahn, 13 Mar 2022 17:41
Judge in 'Satoshi Nakamoto trial' orders Craig Wright to pay US$43 million more in IP damages to the heirs of Bitcoin co-inventor

Judge in 'Satoshi Nakamoto trial' orders Craig Wright to pay US$43 million more in IP damages to the heirs of Bitcoin co-inventor

Miami court judge in the so-called "Satoshi Nakamoto trial" has ordered the defendant Craig Wright to pay US$43 million extra in intellectual property theft damages to the estate of the deceased David Kleiman, the alleged Bitcoin co-inventor. The sum is on top of the US$100 million already awarded to Mr. Kleiman and represents a wider timeframe for accrued interest.
Daniel Zlatev, 13 Mar 2022 17:32
The Mi 11 looks to be a victim as well.(Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 13 updates are bricking Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G units

Xiaomi's latest Android 12-based MIUI 13 updates seem to be breaking phones. According to Xiaomiui, phones like the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi 11 Lite 5G have all been hard-bricked recently after installing the new MIUI 13 builds.
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2022 17:21
Fast and comfortable during our testing: Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13: Great use of the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro

In this case, it remains true that AMD variants are typically cheaper. At the same time, our review reveals performance results that put the price premium for the Intel Tiger Lake processor into question. However, there are a few noticeable omissions from the business convertible.
Mario Petzold, 13 Mar 2022 13:17
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Leaker raises hype for the August-bound foldable with list of improvements over the Z Fold3

Word on the grapevine has now provided a list of improvements expectant fans can look forward to in the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4. The premium foldable will debut at Unpacked in August, expectedly alongside the Z Flip4 and Galaxy Buds Pro 2.
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2022 12:19
The iPhone 12 was the best-selling smartphone of 2021. (Source: NextPit)

Astounding iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 series sales establish Apple's smartphone market dominance

A new report has now revealed the best-selling smartphones of 2021. Apple dominates as usual, taking seven slots in the top ten charts, thanks to impressive iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series sales. Comparatively, only three extreme budget Android devices find their way in.
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2022 09:35
Intel's Alder Lake is slower than AMD's Cezanne Zen 3 at 45W TDP

Core i7-12700H vs. Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel's Alder Lake is slower than AMD's Cezanne Zen 3 at 45W TDP

We are currently getting more laptops with the new Intel Alder Lake processors. A direct comparison is not always easy due to different TDP settings, but the two devices Alienware x14 and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14 now give us the chance for that - with the better end for AMD.
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Mar 2022 00:25
The 12 Ultra is tipped to look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will launch in April 2022 at the earliest

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra might have been expected to launch by the end of March 2022, going by the rumored super-flagship phone's predecessor, not to mention the frequency of leaks surrounding the supposed device. However, according to a legendary tipster, it is in fact at a relatively early stage in development and may not make it to the market until later in 2022.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2022 18:52
Tesla raises the Model Y LR price by US$10,000 in a year, its EV orders still double on high gas prices

Tesla raises the Model Y LR price by US$10,000 in a year, its EV orders still double on high gas prices

Tesla has now priced the base Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance, as well as the Model 3 Long Range models with the Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum batteries at US$59,990, US$64,990, and US$51,990, which is a $1000 hike compared to just the other day. The culprit is the exorbitant rise of nickel prices.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Mar 2022 18:31
A leaked 150W charging teaser. (Source: SparrowsNews)

OnePlus' first-gen 150W smartphone is set for launch thanks to a new 3D certification

OnePlus has had a new smartphone approved for sale in China. This new leak, courtesy of the 3C authority, shows that it is the one teased earlier as the first to launch with 150 watt (W) SuperVOOC charging. This new cutting-edge tech is slated to fill the handset's 4,500mAh battery in just 5 minutes.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2022 18:00
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