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The Dell Precision 7740 is shaping up to be an incredible workstation laptop. (Image source: Chiphell)

Full specifications for Dell Precision 7740 leak: New Intel Core and Xeon CPUs; AMD Radeon Pro WX and mobile Nvidia Quadro RTX GPUs confirmed

Marketing material and the features and technical specifications sheet for the Dell Precision 7740 workstation have apparently been leaked on the Chinese website Chiphell. The new information seems to match the details in documents that were also leaked earlier this month. The Precision 7740 will offer users a choice between AMD Radeon Pro WX GPUs and Nvidia’s seemingly brand-new mobile Quadro RTX GPUs.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 May 2019 09:56
Huawei has been cut off from using official SD and microSD cards. (Source: SanDisk)

Huawei now cut off from official SD card support as well

The news for Huawei seems to be getting worse by the day, as if that was even possible. In the latest blow to the company, the SD Association has blocked the ability for Huawei to offer phones or devices featuring SD or microSD card slot.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 May 2019 09:41
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5584 (i7-8565U) Laptop Review

77% Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5584 (i7-8565U) Laptop Review

Cheap starter laptop. It's uninteresting, uninspiring, and unimaginative. To users looking for a budget no-frills laptop, however, this probably sounds perfect. The Inspiron 15 5584 comes standard with a Whiskey Lake-U CPU, 1080p IPS display and a PCIe SSD for only about $500 USD to make it a real performance bargain.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 May 2019 03:24
A new MS patent focused on magnets points to where the Surface Pro 7 is likely heading. (Source: WIPO)

Surface Pro 7 hints in new Microsoft patent showing USB-C, thinner bezels, new keyboard design

A new Microsoft patent has emerged pointing in the direction of where its forthcoming Surface Pro 7 is likely headed. Changes apparent in the sketch include the long overdue introduction of a USB-C port, thinner bezels as well as a new TypeCover design.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 May 2019 00:41
The Vivo V15. (Source: Business Today)

Vivo V15 and Y17 receive permanent price-cuts in India

The Vivo V15 and Y17 are MediaTek Helio SoC-powered devices. They have been on sale for Rs. 19,990 (US$288) and 17,990 ($259) respectively in India. These prices have been apparently reduced by Rs. 2000 ($29).
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 00:17
An official poster for the Redmi K20. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Redmi K20 now available for deposit-based pre-order in China

The Redmi K20 is available to order from today (May 24, 2019) after a manner of speaking. Those who wish to pre-order the new flagship phone need to pay a deposit of 100 yuan (about US$14.50) on Mi.com or JD.com. They can then pay the balance on May 28.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 May 2019 23:02
AT&T is currently the only U.S. wireless provider to allow Bitcoin payments for the monthly bills.

Bitcoin can now be used to pay AT&T phone bills

In an effort to improve and expand services for its clients, AT&T is now offering the possibility of using Bitcoin to pay for monthly bills. AT&T is collaborating with BitPay, as many of its clients are already suing this payment processor. The Bitcoin payments do not apply to handset purchases and are only available online, not in storefronts.
Bogdan Solca, 24 May 2019 22:06
The new Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G mini PCs are designed for casual gamers and smart home entertainment.  (Source: Intel)

Intel's NUC 8 Mainstream-G mini PCs announced with Radeon GPUs and Whiskey Lake CPUs

Due to their small footprint, the new Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G mini PCs have a limited number of upgradeable components. These models integrate Intel's 15 W i7-8565U and i5-8265U quad-core CPUs, but the 8 GB of LPDDR3-1866 RAM and the Radeon RX 540X GPU are soldered. There are variants with Intel Optane Memory, SSD + HDD storage combos, plus kits that come without any storage or OS.
Bogdan Solca, 24 May 2019 21:10
Huawei P Smart Plus 2019 Smartphone Review

85% Huawei P Smart Plus 2019 Smartphone Review

The twin. You'd almost have to look with a magnifying glass to find the differences between the Huawei P Smart 2019 and the P Smart Plus 2019. Find out in our test whether the Plus model is worth the small additional price.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.21", 160 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 May 2019 20:37
RiME adventure game free on Epic Game Store (Source: Steam)

Two-year old adventure puzzle title RiME now free via the Epic Games Store

Although the deal does not cover the Steam or console versions of the game, those interested in taking RiME for a spin on their Windows PCs can grab it for free from the Epic Games Store. This offer will expire on May 30, when City of Brass will replace it as a new Epic Games Store freebie.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2019 14:45
Waveshare sells Raspberry Pi-compatible e-paper HATs in various sizes including a 9.7-inch version. (Image source: Waveshare)

Turn your Raspberry Pi into an e-reader with the Waveshare e-paper HAT, an expansion board that starts at US$15.99

Who needs an Amazon Kindle when you can build one yourself? The Waveshare e-paper HAT comes in numerous display sizes ranging from 1.54-inches to 9.7-inches. The HAT communicates with a Raspberry Pi via SPI, UART or USB depending on the model and comes in a choice of two, three or four supported colours. The Waveshare e-paper HAT costs between US$15.99 and US$169.99 and ships worldwide.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2019 13:14
OnePlus 3T gets Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2, next to OnePlus 3

Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2 coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 9.0.2 comes to the OnePlus 3 and 3T with the April 2019 security patch from Google, a brand-new user interface, Google Duo support in the Dialer, a new gaming mode (3.0, with notification for third party calls and displaying the text content of the heads-up notifications), Google Lens support, as well as various bug fixes and tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2019 12:36
The premium model of the GPD P2 MAX has a Core m3-8100Y CPU. (Image source: Twitter/GPD)

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition gameplay looks flawless on GPD P2 MAX in promo video

GPD has posted a video of one of its upcoming P2 MAX devices being put through its paces. An intense fight sequence from Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is shown and the console/mini laptop hybrid seems to take the high demands on its hardware in its stride. The gameplay looks seamless, which will please those considering a purchase.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 11:27
Winter is coming: Caviar has a new GoT design for the Samsung Galaxy Fold. (Source: Caviar)

A phone of ice and fire: New Game of Thrones edition of Samsung Galaxy Fold up for pre-order

Russian luxury phone accessory maker Caviar has announced a special Samsung Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones edition modeled on writer George R.R. Martin's eagerly anticipated book, 'The Winds of Winter'. Only seven Galaxy Fold GoT editions will be made available keeping in accordance with the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros depicted in Martin's books.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2019 10:33
Asus has some new hardware to show at Computex 2019. (Image source: Twitter/ROG Global)

Asus teases upcoming hardware that's not a Mothership 2 but could be a ROG tablet

Asus has posted a teaser to its ROG Global Twitter account that appears to show some new hardware coming from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The four-second clip doesn’t reveal too much and is deliberately shy with details. However, Asus has already denied it’s a successor to the innovative ROG Mothership (GZ700) device.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 10:25
Chuwi has revealed its GT Box mini PC. (Image source: Liliputing)

Chuwi launches budget HiGame successor GT Box mini PC with Intel Core i3-5005U CPU and 256 GB SSD for US$300

Chuwi has increased its product line with the launch of the Chuwi GT Box mini PC. The company claims the GT Box is an affordable successor to the HiGame PC that did so well on the crowdfunding website Indiegogo. This little machine sports a veteran i3 processor, 8 GB RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and it comes in a lightweight metal case.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 09:24
Super RTX could be coming. (Image source: YouTube/Nvidia)

AMD should prepare its Navi kryptonite as Nvidia has something "super" on the way

Nvidia has shared a new video clip on YouTube that claims “something super is coming” in the video’s description. The clip itself is very short on information – it simply shows the word “super” being slowly and magnificently brought into focus. Unsurprisingly, a lot of speculation has landed on the possibility of Nvidia producing a new “super”-branded GPU lineup.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 08:21
P30-series camera comparison: Huawei P30 Pro vs. Huawei P30 Lite vs. Huawei P30

Huawei P30-series camera comparison: Huawei P30 Lite vs. Huawei P30 vs. Huawei P30 Pro

Camera review with surprises! Photography is a particularly important aspect of the Chinese manufacturer's P-series. But just how big are the differences in camera performance between the P30 models? Can the budget P30 Lite surprise us compared to the high-end P30 and P30 Pro smartphones? To get straight to the point, it can! At least in one camera discipline.
Marcus Herbrich, 24 May 2019 04:24
Redesigned MSI GE65 coming with 9th gen Core i9, 240 Hz display, narrow bezels, and Wi-Fi 6 to replace the aging GE63 (Source: MSI)

Computex 2019 | Redesigned MSI GE65 coming with 9th gen Core i9, 240 Hz display, narrow bezels, and Wi-Fi 6 to replace the aging GE63

The two-year old GE63 is getting a full-on makeover with a new, thinner chassis based on the 17.3-inch GE75. MSI is promising better ventilation and faster wireless performance with the 802.11ax Killer WLAN. The announcement coincides with the recent reveal of the GT76 flagship.
Allen Ngo, 24 May 2019 02:00
MSI P65 Creator to get new 9th gen Core i9, GeForce RTX graphics, and 4K UHD options

Computex 2019 | MSI's best bet against the XPS 15 will now have 9th gen Core i9, 4K UHD, and faster GeForce RTX graphics

The P65 Creator will match the Core i9 and 4K UHD options of the latest Dell XPS 15 while offering faster RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics compared to only the GTX 1650 or 1050 Ti Max-Q on the Dell. The business-professional gray chassis stands out from the otherwise black and red MSI G series for gamers.
Allen Ngo, 24 May 2019 02:00
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Acer Memorial Day sale lets you take off 20 percent on most items sitewide from now until May 29

Deal | Acer Memorial Day sale lets you take off 20 percent on most items sitewide from now until May 29

With Computex 2019 right around the corner, now is the time to buy new gear for cheap as many OEMs will be throwing sales on older configurations. The affordable Nitro 5 with Core i5-8300H and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, for example, will be just $630 USD all week.
Allen Ngo, 23 May 2019 19:44
Windows 10 still has enough security breaches, and Microsoft does not seem to be willing to fix them in a timely manner.  (Source: YouTube)

Researcher reveals new zero-day Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Controversial security researcher SandboxEscaper revealed three zero-day exploits that are still not patched in the latest May update for Windows 10. The researcher details how attackers can gain complete access of a Windows 10 system through flaws in the Windows Error Reporting service, the Windows Task Scheduler and Internet Explorer 11, and promised to unveil two more exploits soon.
Bogdan Solca, 23 May 2019 19:34
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and 3700U CPUs with Radeon RX 560X coming to the Acer Nitro 5 and Swift 3 laptops (Source: Acer)

Computex 2019 | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and 3700U CPUs with Radeon RX 560X graphics coming to the Acer Nitro 5 and Swift 3 laptops

The new AMD-only laptops will hopefully be cheaper than the Intel and Nvidia GTX 16-powered SKUs already in the market. The Radeon RX 540X and 560X, however, are beginning to show their age even for budget gamers.
Allen Ngo, 23 May 2019 18:37
NODE Mini Server V2: The DIY home server based on a Raspberry Pi. (Image source: NODE)

NODE Mini Server V2: The DIY home server based on a Raspberry Pi

Ever fancied having a small home server? Well now you can with the NODE Mini Server V2. Caution: soldering skills required.
Alex Alderson, 23 May 2019 17:56
An ARM and a leg: What ARM's latest decision may cost Huawei

Opinion | An ARM and a leg: What ARM's latest decision may cost Huawei

ARM's recent announcement to cut ties with Huawei may leave the Chinese dragon in a lurch. While Huawei manufactures its own custom processors, they are built on ARM's architecture. Should ARM revoke Huawei's ability to use this architecture, Huawei has few options outside of developing its own CPU architecture to continue its electronics business.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2019 17:17
If the FTC manages to limit Qualcomm's monopoly, companies like MediaTek, Samsung and Huawei could open up the 5G market with competitively priced modems. (Source: TheStreet)

Qualcomm found violating antitrust laws in Californian court

Californian U.S. District Court judge Lucy Koh ruled in favor of FTC, which charged Qualcomm with antitrust violations involving complete disregard of FRAND practices, forced use of proprietary modems over competing ones, and slowed adoption of competing telecommunications technologies. Qualcomm immediately appealed, but if the higher court decides another hearing is not necessary, companies like Samsung, MediaTek and Huawei could provide competitively priced alternatives.
Bogdan Solca, 23 May 2019 16:46
Maixduino: An sub-US$25 Arduino Uno-sized single board computer that supports AI workloads. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Maixduino: A sub-US$25 Arduino Uno-sized single board computer that supports AI workloads

Sipeed has designed the Maixduino for use in AI and IoT applications. The single board computer (SBC) has the form factor of an Arduino Uno and comes with a 2.4-inch TFT display along with an OV2640 2 MP camera module. The Maixduino has various ports and connectors including USB Type-C and can be pre-ordered for US$23.90 or US$20.90 without the camera and display. The SBC will ship worldwide on May 27.
Alex Alderson, 23 May 2019 15:27
Renders showing the 2019 budget iPhone based on the latest leaks. (Source: MacOtakara)

New iPhones may have made it through their first certification

A certification for what may be 2019 iPhones has allegedly surfaced on the Eurasian Economic Commission's database. The submission details a total of 11 different model numbers apparently associated with the Apple brand. They may represent different SKUs of the XR, XS and XS Max's successors.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 May 2019 14:47
Evan Blass' renders of how a dual-sliding ASUS phone might look. (Source: Twitter)

ASUS allegedly patents a dual-slider phone

According to new documents apparently filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), ASUS has designed a phone along the lines of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. However, this version may be able to slide out from the bottom of the phone as well as the top.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 May 2019 14:02
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Desktop GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Desktop GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

896 Turing cores @ 1485MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
A 16-core Ryzen 3000 CPU has allegedly been benchmarked. (Image source: AMD)

16-core Ryzen 3000 processor posts spectacular score on Cinebench R15

A 16-core Zen 2 AMD Ryzen 3000 processor has apparently been benchmarked on Cinebench R15 and offered up a score that will surprise or amaze many. It’s believed the chip in question has a base clock of 3.2 GHz with a boost available up to 4.3 GHz. The unnamed AMD product is supposed to have attained a score of 4,278 points.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2019 11:55
Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (i7, RX 550X, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (i7, RX 550X, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Half-baked With the ThinkPad E590, Lenovo delivers a quiet workstation with very good keyboard and trackpad plus TrackPoint. The dedicated Radeon RX 550X GPU is only able to realise its potential for short periods of time, as the laptop's cooling system is not up to the task for longer sessions of use. This means that gaming is not really an option.
Intel Core i7-8565U, AMD Radeon RX 550X (Laptop), 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 May 2019 11:50
The Redmi K20 has a "killer" look to it. (Image source: Weibo/Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases official promo images of the Redmi K20

The Redmi K20 flagship-killer smartphone has made a couple of rendered appearances on the official Weibo account for the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. Considering its high-end specifications, it’s obviously important that the exterior matches the attraction of the interior. The device shown in the promo image is certainly eye-catching, but it won’t appeal to everyone.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2019 11:05
The Sims 4 free download available until May 28 (Source: Origin)

The Sims 4 is free on Origin until May 28, so hurry up

Released for Windows in September 2014 and for macOS in February 2015, The Sims 4 received mixed reviews from both the press and the general public. Now, anyone can enjoy it for free thanks to Origin's generosity. Sadly, only the Windows and macOS variants of the game are part of this deal which will last until May 28.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2019 10:55
Samsung Galaxy A10e spotted, details still shady (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Samsung Galaxy A10e hits FCC

The Samsung Galaxy A10e with model number SM-102U has just been spotted on FCC, but the only piece of information revealed is the battery model number, namely EB-BA202ABU. If the rumors turn out to be true, this handset will launch as a slightly cheaper (and less potent, obviously) Galaxy A10.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2019 10:24
AMD Radeon RX 540X Laptop GPU

AMD Radeon RX 540X Laptop GPU

512 GCN 4.0 cores, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 6000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 540X graphics card for Notebooks.
The PlayDate is an all-new handheld gaming console coming early 2020. (Source: Panic)

Meet PlayDate, a new handheld gaming system with a black and white screen and a crank coming 2020

Panic, a software developer better known for its Mac and iOS apps has announced its first piece of hardware and it is about as cute and cool as it gets. Its new PlayDate handheld gaming will feature retro style games on a small Game Boy-like device fitted with a high-quality black and white display a D-pad, a couple of buttons and an analogue crank.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 May 2019 03:24
Dell is remaining cautious over its plans for foldable devices. (Image source: The Verge)

Dell reveals its plans for a foldable laptop, and it is not good news

All paths point to foldable. Samsung, Lenovo and now Dell? Frank Azor has had his say on the company's progress towards releasing a foldable laptop and the current pitfalls that trying to fit all that tech in a small form factor presents.
Alex Alderson, 23 May 2019 00:42
Image via Blind

Is Apple's App Store a monopoly? Depends on who you ask

A recent survey run by Blind shed some light on what various tech employees think of Apple and the App Store. Apple's own employees largely believe the company doesn't hold a monopoly on iOS app distribution, but other companies (namely Qualcomm and Spotify) believe that Apple's App Store constitutes a monopoly. The survey comes as a response to a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the validity of a lawsuit filed against Apple for monopolistic practices.
Sam Medley, 22 May 2019 23:56
GPD will release two versions of the Pocket 2 Max at launch. (Image source: GPD Game Consoles)

Updated | GPD P2 Max: Pricing for the 8.9-inch UMPC announced

GPD has announced the pricing for its upcoming P2 Max via Twitter. The company will launch two versions of the 8.9-inch mini laptop, both of which will run Windows 10 and will feature a trackpad, a fingerprint sensor and a webcam.
GPD confirms specification change
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2019 22:51
TP-Link Neffos C9

79% TP-Link Neffos C9 Smartphone Review

A large, budget smartphone TP-Link has expanded its budget C series with the Neffos C9, a device with a 5.99-inch display and a MediaTek SoC. Do not expect miracle performance or camera capabilities for the C9 though, as it is geared towards those who want a large and no-frills smartphone. Read on to find out how the Neffos C9 performs in our tests and whether it can stand up to its contemporaries.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.99", 170 g
Mike Wobker, Eric Ferrari-Herrmann, 22 May 2019 22:27
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (i7, MX250, Low Power FHD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (i7, MX250, Low Power FHD) Laptop Review

Slimmer is better – or is it? The ThinkPad T490 is a radical redesign of the central ThinkPad series, the T series. Lenovo emphasizes a much improved mobility with a more compact, thinner, and lighter case. This begs the question whether Lenovo had to make any compromises in order to make these improvements. This time around, at least Lenovo does not skimp on the screen.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 May 2019 21:28
The Alienware m15 is able to run the Core i7-8750H at faster clock rates than most other gaming laptops

That awkward moment when a Core i7-8750H laptop can outperform a Core i7-9750H laptop

After testing 5 different laptops with the Core i7-9750H, multi-thread processor performance is essentially identical to the last generation Core i7-8750H. Some older laptops with the i7-8750H like the Alienware m15 can still perform faster than the newer and pricier i7-9750H.
Allen Ngo, 22 May 2019 19:50
The LG X6 looks suspiciously similar to the unreleased Q60 model. (Source: Android Enterprise Catalog)

LG X6 specs leaked on Android Enterprise Catalog, possible Geekbench spotting

LG is apparently looking to refresh its entry-level X-series with the X6 handheld that looks very similar to the unreleased Q60. The only confirmed specs include a 6.3-inch display with a teardrop notch, 64 GB storage, at least 3 GB of RAM, a fingerprint scanner (on the back most likely) and the out-of-the-box Android 9.0 OS. Geekbench reveals that the X6 could be powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC and may come with 4 GB of RAM.
Bogdan Solca, 22 May 2019 19:21
Keep's dark mode should be with us in a short while. (Source: Android Police)

Google Keep will be upgraded to Dark Mode soon

Google is currently optimizing some of its core apps in order to comply with Android Q's system-wide dark mode. The latest of these spotted with such an update is Keep, a handy source of memos. Its new theme, while not available to all users, may appeal with its ease on the eyes and new custom colors.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 19:12
AIDA64's latest update prepares it for the immediate hardware and software future. (Source: AIDA64)

New AIDA64 update adds support for AMD Matisse, Windows 10 May 2019 and SHA3-512

The latest version of AIDA64 - v6.00 - has been released. It adds benchmarks for the Zen2-based Matisse processors. In addition, it now also has a SHA3-512 cryptographic hash benchmark.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 18:44
EE has launched the UK's first 5G network. (Source: EE)

EE launches the UK's first 5G network

Today (May 22, 2019), the carrier EE announced the launch of its 5G network in the UK, the first of its kind in this country. EE has also made some devices that are compatible with this network available. They include the OnePlus 7 Pro and the LG ThinQ V50.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 18:03
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Huawei phones might bundle the Aptoide app store in the near future. (Source: Tech of Thrones)

Huawei reportedly in talks with Aptoide for a Google Play Store alternative

Huawei and Aptoide are reportedly in talks to offer an alternative to the Google Play Store after Google decided to suspend all commercial engagements, including Android licensing, with Huawei following a recent executive order by the US Government. Aptoide boasts of over 900,000 apps and almost 200 million users making it an interesting prospect for Huawei to consider. Aptoide CEO Paulo Trezentos has, however, ruled out any chances of a merger with Huawei at the moment.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 May 2019 15:03
A Samsung staff member with the new 5x zoom module. (Source: ETNews)

Samsung reportedly develops ultra-compact 5x zoom module for future smartphones

Samsung has reportedly unveiled a new kind of smartphone camera component in South Korea. It apparently confers 5x zoom on a device, without creating an ugly bulge extending from its rear panel. However, this module may not be destined for upcoming flagships such as the Galaxy Note 10 yet.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 14:50
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