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MSI Vector GP66 12UGS laptop review: 150 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sweet spot

87% MSI Vector GP66 12UGS laptop review: 150 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sweet spot

From Leopard to Vector. The 15.6-inch GP66 series has been refreshed this year with new processors, new displays, and a new name. Performance is impressive on all fronts, but you'll have to make the choice between higher fan noise or warmer temperatures when gaming.
Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2022 06:31
The renown German sportscar maker Porsche is apparently working on a stylish all-electric performance sedan (Image: Jannis Lucas)

Render image shows Porsche's ultra-sleek electric performance sedan being developed under the codename "Landjet"

Porsche's upcoming flagship sedan could feature three seating rows with space for up to seven passengers, which could turn it into a viciously fast and, according to the chief designer, revolutionary electric vehicle.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Mar 2022 04:27
The Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds with ANC are a great deal at basically half of the regular list price (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds on sale for US$127

Thanks to their improved active noise cancellation and lengthy battery life, Sony's WF-1000XM4 TWS Bluetooth headphones are one of the best pairs of truly wireless earbuds currently on the market.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Mar 2022 00:03
External power bricks for laptops are getting kind of chonky. This MSI adapter measures 18 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm and weighs just under 1 kg

External power bricks or AC adapters for gaming laptops are getting kind of chonky

A super-thin and sleek gaming laptop can only be as portable as the AC adapter that comes with it. With the power-hungry Intel Alder Lake-H series, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and RTX 3080 Ti now available, potential buyers will want to prepare for the accompanying bulky power bricks.
Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2022 22:24
A notorious group of hackers seeks US$1 million in return for its LHR bypass software for Nvidia RTX GPUs (Image: Clint Patterson)

Hacker group demands US$1 million for its LHR cryptomining bypass tool for Nvidia RTX GPUs

The South American hacker collective allegedly put the confidential data that was stolen in a recent cyber attack to good use and has developed a bypass tool for Nvidia's cryptomining hashrate limiter that is integrated in most GeForce RTX GPUs.
Enrico Frahn, 02 Mar 2022 22:24
AMD is preparing the field for the upcoming Zen 4 and 3D V-Cache models. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD is offering up to 25% discounts for the Ryzen 5000 desktop CPU lineup

The latest price slashes from Team Red come as a response to Intel's Alder Lake excellent sales, but they are also supposed to help retailers clear up stocks ahead of the 3D V-Cache and Zen 4 launches.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2022 21:49
HTC has a new flagship smartphone in the pipeline (image via Unsplash)

HTC to launch a high-end smartphone with "metaverse functionality" soon

A new report from Digitimes suggests that HTC hasn't abandoned the smartphone market just yet. In April 2022, the company will reportedly launch a flagship Android smartphone that will be integrated with the metaverse.
Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2022 21:24
Some Steam Deck users have experienced stick drift. Valve has now issued a fix. (Image source: Valve/LTT/GamersNexus - edited)

Valve issues a speedy update as reports of Steam Deck consoles suffering from stick drift start to come in

Some users have experienced stick drift issues with the Steam Deck. Posting videos on the subreddit r/SteamDeck, three users reported cursors moving on their own, both in-game and in the OS. Valve has now acknowledged the issue and deployed a fix.
Fawad Murtaza, 02 Mar 2022 21:23
Gabe Newell may not have been the hero that 2022 deserved, but he was the hero it needed. Image source: Valve

4 reasons why the Valve Steam Deck is an entirely different beast of a console

Valve finally shipped its Steam Deck handheld console to users in early 2022. While handheld gaming PCs have existed for quite some time, the Steam Deck is in a class of its own and is setting the example for what a mobile gaming computer can look like.
Julian van der Merwe, 02 Mar 2022 20:34
Ford spins off dedicated Model E electric vehicle startup, gas-guzzlers remain as Ford Blue

Ford spins off dedicated Model E electric vehicle startup, gas-guzzlers remain as Ford Blue

Buoyed by the success of its Mustang Mach-E and F-150 electric vehicles, Ford today split into two new completely different companies - Model E for EVs, and Ford Blue for gas-guzzlers. The word play is on the iconic Model T that started the Ford story as we know it.
Daniel Zlatev, 02 Mar 2022 19:54
Apple's "Peek Performance" event will be held soon (image via Apple)

Apple confirms the date and time for its "Peek Performance" event

Apple has begun sending out invites for its first event of 2022 called "Peek Performance". The company is slated to launch a new iPhone, iPad and MacBooks powered by the M2 chip. One can watch it on March 8 at 10:00 PST.
Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2022 19:17
The S22 Ultra prior to its latest bend test. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra stars in the latest JerryRigEverything video

Samsung's latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, has proven itself inconsistent, to say the least, on durability-related YouTube to date. Now, it has made its way through the classic JerryRigEverything series of tests. Can the Note replacement's cutting-edge Gorilla Glass Victus+ sandwich acquit itself in this new video?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 19:15
The Black Mamba Panasonic LUMIX GH6 cage. (Source: SmallRig)

SmallRig announces the Black Mamba cage kit for the new Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera

The photo/video mobility accessory OEM SmallRig's latest range of products is made for Panasonic's latest Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera. Its flagship is the Black Mamba, a cage designed to help the user grip and carry their new mirrorless unit in a number of ways, by the kit's top handle included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 18:15
UCIe 1.0 is based on Intel's Advanced Interface Bus technology. (Image Source: UCIe)

Semiconductor industry giants and top software companies create the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express consortium

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), AMD, Arm, Google Cloud, Intel Corporation, Meta, Microsoft Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company today announce the formation of the UCIe industry consortium that will establish a die-to-die interconnect standard and foster an open chiplet ecosystem.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2022 17:36
The HiTune X6 buds. (Source: UGREEN)

Deal | Grab up to 10% more of a discount on UGREEN's HiTune X6 hybrid ANC earbuds

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an additional coupon code effective on Amazon.com for the month of March 2022.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 17:28
The current Mac mini does not need to be as large as Apple makes it. (Image source: Teddy GR)

Apple Mac mini: YouTuber demonstrates that the Apple M1 mini-PC could be nearly two-thirds smaller than its present size

A YouTuber has managed to shrink the current Mac mini by almost two-thirds without compromising on the performance that the Apple M1 offers. While Apple is unlikely to ever take this radical approach with the next Mac mini, it shows what could be done if Apple paid closer attention to optimising the space within its mini-PC.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 17:18
The Google Pixel 7 Pro continues with the design that Google established with the Pixel 6 series. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Technizo Concept)

Pixel 7 Pro concept video offers more views of Google's next flagship smartphone

A new video based on recent leaks shows what to expect from the Pixel 7 Pro, Google's next flagship smartphone. The video shows the Pixel 7 Pro from all sides, reinforcing the continuation of the Pixel 6 Pro's design. The Pixel 7 Pro is thought to feature larger camera sensors than its predecessor, though.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 16:29
Fitbit released the Ionic in August 2017. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit recalls nearly 1.7 million Fitbit Ionic smartwatches because of burns risk

Fitbit has announced a recall of the Ionic, a smartwatch that it launched over four years ago. Supposedly, the Fitbit Ionic has a habit of going up in flames because of an overheated battery. There have been at least 174 reports of the issue occurring globally, of which 118 caused burn injuries. Fitbit is recalling all units, which amounts to nearly 1.7 million sold between September 2017 and December 2021.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 16:20
The AMD 5500U-equipped Lenovo Flex 5 is on sale at Amazon today for $250 less than is regular price. (Image via Amazon)

Deal | Save 29% on a Lenovo Flex 5 convertible with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and RX Vega 7 graphics

The Lenovo Flex 5 is a good all-around budget laptop. Thanks to its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and RX Vega 7 GPU, it can handle most everyday tasks and some light gaming. It's currently on sale at Amazon for US$600, which is $250 below its MSRP of $850.
Sam Medley, 02 Mar 2022 16:14
Stellantis has revealed the design of its first fully electric Jeep SUV. (Image source: Stellantis)

The first all-electric Jeep SUV is coming in 2023

Stellantis has revealed the design of the first all-electric Jeep at a recent presentation. The vehicle is due to launch next year and is expected to be smaller than the Jeep Renegade.
Polly Allcock, 02 Mar 2022 15:58
The Redmi Note 12 series is tipped to launch in April or May in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: Leak reveals early details as well as a potential MediaTek Dimensity 8100 model

After recent reports touted launch plans for the Redmi Note 12 series in China, a new leak has now provided insight into what hardware will be on the phones, as well as potential pricing. While the lineup may only be "more of the same", powerful chipsets are on the cards.
Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2022 15:37
The Blackview Tab 10 Pro builds on the non-Pro model of the same name. (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview Tab 10 Pro: Budget tablet launched with a detachable keyboard and pen support

Blackview has started selling the Tab 10 Pro, an Android tablet based around MediaTek MT8788V and a 1200p display. The Tab 10 Pro retails for US$239.99 and can be purchased with a US$39.99 detachable magnetic keyboard.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 15:04
The Oppo Air Glass costs CNY 4,999 (~US$792) in China. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Air Glass: AR glasses to go on sale from tomorrow in China for CNY 4,999 (~US$792)

Oppo will start selling the Air Glass on March 3, its AR glasses that run on the Snapdragon Wear 4100. The Air Glass will retail for CNY 4,999 (~US$792), although it remains unknown if Oppo will launch the device globally.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:48
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is reputed to be one of the affected devices. (Image source: Denis Cherkashin)

Samsung has shipped around 100 million smartphones with faulty or weak encryption

Reportedly, Samsung has sent out tens of millions of smartphones with weak or faulty encryption. Estimates for the number of affected smartphones could reach 100 million and include all Galaxy S smartphones from the Galaxy S8 onwards. Samsung was made aware of the security issues nearly a year ago.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:41
Apple has paused sales in Russia, among other restrictions. (Image source: Niccolò Chiamori)

Apple stops selling all products in Russia as Tim Cook issues a lengthy statement to Apple employees

Apple is reacting to Russian aggression, following extension sanctions from the European Union and the US. Apple has now stopped selling all products in Russia, such as iPhones and MacBooks. Likewise, it has removed the state-affiliated RT News, and Sputnik News have been banned from the App Store outside Russia. Tim Cook has addressed his employees about 'the ongoing crisis in Ukraine' in an extensive email too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:32
The AOC AGON AG3448UXM contains mini-LED backlights, among other features. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON AG344UXM: 34-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor announced with mini-LED backlights and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification

AOC has unveiled the AGON AG344UXM, an ultra-wide gaming monitor that has a 3,440 x 1,440-pixel native resolution and 1,152 local dimming zones. The 34-inch gaming monitor also contains plenty of ports and peaks at 1000 cd/m² when viewing HDR content.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:15
Google's highly anticipated Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a inch closer to launch (image via Jon Prosser)

Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a launch tacitly confirmed by network provider's inventory

Twitter leaker Max Weinbach has learned that mentions of the Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a have shown up in the inventory of a network provider. The former is slated to offer 32 GB of storage and the latter 128 GB, the leak adds.
Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2022 13:53
An iPhone 12 Pro Max with a USB Type-C port is fetching considerably more than Apple charged for the original model. (Image source: DEEP s.r.o)

A modified Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max with an MFi-certified USB Type-C port is now orderable

A company has retrofitted a USB Type-C port in an iPhone 12 Pro Max. DEEP s.r.o is selling the modified iPhone through eBay in an auction that ends this weekend. Supposedly, the USB Type-C port is MFi-certified, which allows it to provide full charging and data transfer capabilities.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 12:10
The Moto G22 deviates from Motorola's recent camera design. (Image source: WinFuture)

Motorola Moto G22 leaks with a 90 Hz OLED display and a 50 MP camera for under €200

A detailed leak has outlined what to expect from the Moto G22, one of Motorola's next budget smartphones. While the Moto G22 is expected to retail for less than €200, it should still arrive with a 90 Hz OLED display, a large battery and a 50 MP quad camera set up.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 12:06
Amazon’s game streaming service, Luna, is now available to customers in the US. (Image source: Luna)

The Amazon Luna game streaming service is now available

You can now stream games via Amazon Luna if you live in the US. Prime members can play some games for free, with a Luna+ subscription priced at US$9.99 (~€9.01) per month.
Polly Allcock, 02 Mar 2022 11:55
Rivian stock tanks on R1T truck price increase, as Elon Musk tips profit's 'impossible' amid preorder cancellations

Rivian stock tanks on R1T truck price increase, as Elon Musk tips profit's 'impossible' amid preorder cancellations

Rivian's flagship quad-motor AWD R1T electric pickup model now starts from the whopping US$79,500 instead of the US$67,500 it cost the other day, and that's without the destinations charges. As if to soothe that drastic price increase, Rivian introduced two cheaper RWD models with smaller batteries, but for a 2024 delivery.
Daniel Zlatev, 02 Mar 2022 11:19
The Poco F3. (Source: Playful Droid)

MIUI 13 rollout for the Poco F3 finally kicks off as the Xiaomi 11T Pro receives a stable MIUI 13 build globally

The Poco F3 is now receiving its first-ever MIUI 13 build. This update brings Android 12-based MIUI 13 to the popular phone and weighs in at a whopping 3.2 GB. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also receives a similar Android 12-based OTA that looks to be in stable form.
Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2022 08:45
The Nintendo Switch OLED may soon be obsolete if new rumors about the Switch Pro are to be believed. (Image via Nintendo)

NVIDIA's DLSS source code leak may have confirmed the Nintendo Switch Pro

NVIDIA's DLSS source code leak didn't just spill secrets from NVIDIA; it may have also revealed that Nintendo is indeed working on a successor to the Nintendo Switch. While it's unlikely the Japanese gaming giant is gearing up to release a brand new console, wording in the DLSS source code leak hint that a revised or "Pro" version of the Switch is in the works.
Sam Medley, 02 Mar 2022 05:21
Corsair One i300

Corsair One i300 desktop PC tames Core i9-12900K and RTX 3080 Ti in a 12-Liter case

Gaming without compromise! The Corsair One series has been available for several years and now gets another hardware upgrade again. The current Alder Lake flagship from Intel is combined with Nvidia's second-fastest Ampere graphics card in the compact 12-Liter case. Find out in this review with numerous tests and benchmarks what the system can do and how this model generation fares in everyday operation.
Intel Core i9-12900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Sebastian Bade, 02 Mar 2022 02:57
A modified Lighting Strike is supposed to set a new land speed record for electric motorcycles (Image: Lightning)

Maker of the electric motorcycle Lightning Strike plans to set new land speed record at 250 mph

The ambitious CEO of the American manufacturer plans to modify the Lightning Strike superbike so it becomes the world's fastest electric motorcycle and can break the land speed record for electric two-wheelers which currently stands at 218 mph.
Enrico Frahn, 02 Mar 2022 01:18
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The NXTPAPER MAX 10. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2022 | TCL hints at a 12-inch tablet to follow its latest line-up of 10-inch slates

TCL has announced three new tablets at MWC 2022, all of which have ~10-inch displays. One is a 5G variant, whereas another is the latest in the OEM's NXTPAPER range. However, it may have detracted from these new devices by mentioning an additional slate that is yet to launch and might be a flagship among TCL big-screen mobile devices.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 23:56
The 85-inch Sony X91J 4K HDR TV is a great deal at its current sales price of under US$2,000 (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sony's gigantic 85-inch Bravia X91J 4K HDR TV is now on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever

Prospective TV buyers who are still in the hunt for an incredibly large 85-inch 4K HDR TV at a reasonable price should check out Amazon's current deal on the well-performing Sony Bravia X91J.
Enrico Frahn, 01 Mar 2022 23:52
The previously released concept images of the VW ID.2 are somehow reminiscent of certain Apple products (Image: Volkswagen)

Render image shows Volkswagen's compact electric car VW ID.2 in a more familiar design

After the Volkswagen ID.Life, which may officially be called the VW ID.2, looked quite futuristic but also rather bland in its first pictures, a graphic designer has now given the upcoming electric compact car from Germany a more traditional look.
Enrico Frahn, 01 Mar 2022 23:21
The new TCL 30-series phones. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2022 | TCL announces an expanded 30 series of smartphones

TCL's existing 30-series smartphones are new devices pitched at the US market. Now, it has announced new variants for the European market at the latest Mobile World Congress (MWC). They include the 30 5G, accompanied by Plus, SE, and E variants, starting from under US$160.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 23:10
Shortcuts for your shortcuts. Now that's a timesaver! (image source: Unsplash)

Top 4 Siri shortcuts on the iPhone that are downright impressive

The Shortcuts app can help you unleash new capabilities and enhance existing workflows on your iPhone. Not everyone has the time or patience to configure such complex automations. Check out these breakthrough shortcuts that you can install in just a few taps!
Brahm Shank, 01 Mar 2022 22:50
Enterprise and affluent private customers may be interested in the new 20TB variant of the WD Red Pro hard drive for NAS servers (Image: Western Digital)

Western Digital reveals large 20TB WD Red Pro NAS hard drive with 64GB of NAND flash memory

The new 20TB WD Red Pro is one of the largest NAS hard drives currently on the market, but at US$499 it might not be the most cost-efficient storage solution for owners of a network-attached storage server.
Enrico Frahn, 01 Mar 2022 22:41
Busy times for Nvidia later this year? (Image Source: Needpix)

New SKU details for Nvidia's Ada Lovelace, Hopper, and Blackwell GPUs purportedly found in hacked data

This information appears to be coming via the hacked confidential data stolen from Nvidia a few days ago. The images show driver code mentioning six Ada Lovelace SKUs, two Hopper SKUs and two more Blackwell SKUs. Judging by the number of SKUs, Ada Lovelace is clearly Ampere's successor, and we already knew that Hopper is targeting data centers, but it is still unclear what Blackwell is bringing to the table.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2022 18:03
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 retails for US$99.99 and comes in one colour. (Image source: Mobvoi)

TicWatch GTH Pro: Mobvoi announces new smartwatch with advanced health-tracking features for US$99.99

Mobvoi has unveiled the TicWatch GTH Pro, a US$99.99 smartwatch that can determine the age of your arteries, among other features. The TicWatch GTH Pro is orderable now in North America and offers up to 10 days of battery life.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 17:46
Raptor Lake will also bring the 700-series chipsets. (Image Source: AdoredTV)

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake chipset specs may have been sneaked in the latest PCH update

While the Raptor Lake processors are to remain compatible with current Alder Lake motherboards, Intel will still release upgraded 700-series chipsets that could feature more PCIe 4.0 lanes and additional USB 3.2 Gen 2X2 ports.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2022 17:32
The Beosystem 72-22 is Bang & Olufsen's latest limited edition record player. (Image source: Bang & Olufsen)

Bang & Olufsen reveals the Beosystem 72-22, a limited-edition tribute to the Beogram 4000

Bang & Olufsen has showcased the Beosystem 72-22, a system that features the Beogram 4000c, a pair of Beolab 18 stereo speakers and a Beoremote Halo remote control. The Beosystem 72-22 marks the Beogram 4000's 50th anniversary and will be limited to 30 units globally.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 17:10
A host of new games have arrived on the Xbox Game Pass (image via Square Enix)

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy arrives on Xbox Game Pass; Microsoft Flight Simulator now available on Xbox Cloud

Xbox Game Pass owners will be pleased to know that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is now available on the platform. It is playable on PC, console and cloud, along with titles such as FAR: Changing Tides, Young Souls and more.
Anil Ganti, 01 Mar 2022 17:02
The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems to be lagging behind the iPhone 13 Pro Max when it comes to GPU performance. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 puts up a laggy, unimpressive show in Genshin Impact with higher power consumption

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC seems to be performing rather poorly in graphic-intensive titles such as Genshin Impact when compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the A15 Bionic. The Galaxy S22 Ultra was shown to have low, inconsistent frame rates at a higher power consumption compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max's near-60 fps performance at lower power.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2022 17:01
A reputable leaker believes that the PlayStation VR2 headset's release date could be delayed. (Image source: PlayStation)

The PlayStation VR2 headset could be delayed until 2023

A YouTube leaker has suggested that the launch date of the PS VR2 headset could be pushed back to 2023. They cite the lack of PS5 consoles, which will power the VR experience, as the reason for the delay.
Polly Allcock, 01 Mar 2022 16:50
The Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro are two of many Redmi Note 11 series smartphones that Xiaomi sells. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro with Dimensity 700 and Snapdragon 695 chipsets

Xiaomi has unveiled yet more Redmi Note 11 smartphones. This time, the company has presented the Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro, two very different smartphones. Currently available only in China, the Redmi Note 11E series will be orderable later this month.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 16:29
VESA hopes that DisplayPort 2.0 cables will clearly show what bandwidth they offer. (Image source: VESA)

VESA announces DisplayPort 2.0 certified products to avoid HDMI 2.1-style confusion

VESA has announced that DisplayPort 2.0 labels will specify what bandwidth they offer in a bid to avoid HDMI 2.1-related confusion. VESA's certification program will include DP40 and DP80-certified cables that will denote 40 Gbps and 80 Gbps compatibility, respectively.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 16:20
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