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The Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs. the Apple iPhone XS Max. (Source: YouTube/PhoneBuff)

Samsung Galaxy S10+ beaten by iPhone XS Max in PhoneBuff's drop test; barely scrapes into top 10 rankings

A new video posted by YouTube channel PhoneBuff has pitted the Samsung Galaxy S10+ against the iPhone XS Max in a series of brutal drop tests. Although the flagship from the South Korean manufacturer is wrapped in Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6, it loses to the subjectively better durability performance of its iPhone rival.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 09:12
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti was released before the non-Ti model. (Source: TechnoSports)

New rumored release date for Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650; 1650 Ti variant expected soon

A new rumored release date for the upcoming Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 desktop graphics card has been offered: April 22. A previous report had suggested a launch date of April 30 for the latest entry to the GeForce 16 series, but apparently the new date has been provided by AIBs. A Ti variant of the GTX 1650 is also expected at some point.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 07:27
Google leaked its apparently upcoming Nest Hub Max device. (Source: Android Police/Google)

Google leaks its Nest Hub Max smart home device

Google has accidentally leaked a new product in its Google Home range. The Nest Hub Max, which was spotted by Android Police, was featured in the Connected Home section of the tech giant’s website. The information about the Nest Hub Max has now been taken down, but not before it was shared online.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 06:51
AAEON's UP Xtreme can be configured with up to an i7-8565U CPU. (Source: AAEON/UP)

AAEON reveals the UP Xtreme single-board computer with Whiskey Lake processors

AAEON has added a new single-board computer (SBC) to the UP product family: the UP Xtreme. As is befitting the hyperbolic name, the board can operate with a CPU from Intel’s 8th Generation Whiskey Lake series. The board also has the UHD 620 iGPU solution at its disposal and can be fitted with up to 16 GB RAM.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 04:46
The Nokia X71 could end up being called the Nokia 8.1 Plus in some markets. (Source: OnLeaks)

More details of the Nokia X71 surface thanks to alleged Geekbench appearance

It seems the upcoming Nokia X71 smartphone has allegedly paid a visit to Geekbench and in doing so has revealed a few more details about the hardware it sports. The midranger from the Finnish company HMD Global should be launched in Taiwan on April 2; the device spotted on Geekbench might be just for that particular market.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 03:44
Gaming laptop market has grown from $1 billion to over $12 billion in the past five years (Source: Nvidia)

Gaming laptop market has ballooned from $1 billion to over $12 billion in the past five years

Nvidia will offer at least 45 different Max-Q laptops or configurations this year up from 19 in the previous year. The fast-growing gaming laptop market stands in contrast to the contracting Ultrabook market.
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2019 00:39
Nvidia is targeting the budget sector of the graphics card market with the GeForce GTX 1650. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

Gaming performance benchmark leak shows the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 performing better than the GTX 1050 Ti and AMD RX 570

A new Final Fantasy XV benchmark has been shared online that shows the upcoming Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 performing reasonably well in the 1920x1080 High Quality test. The graphics card manages a score of 3803, which puts it firmly in the middle of the points range for a standard level of performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 00:32
Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Review

86% Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Review

An affordable flagship. Xiaomi has made the impossible possible with the Mi 9, at least according to the standards set by other manufacturers anyway. The Mi 9 only costs 450 Euros (~$505), which is midrange pricing, but it is one of the best flagship smartphones that you could currently buy. Its 48 MP triple camera, UFS 2.1 flash storage, premium design and AMOLED display are just a few of the reasons that the device excels, as is its brand-new Snapdragon 855 SoC. We put the Mi 9 to the test in our detailed review and see how it stacks up against other flagship smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Adreno 640, 6.39", 173 g
Manuel Masiero, 29 Mar 2019 23:04
Apple's most public piece of vapourware, the doomed AirPower wireless charging mat. (Source: Apple)

Apple cancels AirPower (yes, you read that correctly)

In what will surely go down as one of the biggest fails in tech history, Apple has quietly announced that it has cancelled its Qi-enabled, long overdue, AirPower charging mat. Apple quietly made the dumbfounding announcement in a written statement to TechCrunch.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 21:12
Project R.O.N could feature 3D projection mapping similar to those holograms we see in sci-fi movies. (Source: Shutterstock)

Nvidia's Project R.O.N combines Alexa-like AI assistance with holograms

It might not be that surprising to learn that Nvidia is willing to enter the AI-powered smart home device market, since the company already has a division focused on self-driving car technologies. However, Project R.O.N. is also set to combine AI-powered assistance with some sort of holographic projection, and this combination could make Nvidia's device stand out from other solutions like Google's Home and Amazon Alexa.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2019 20:26
The 5G Samsung Galaxy S10. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G's price has been set in Korea

The 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 will be released in South Korea on April 5, 2019. A news outlet in that country has claimed to have uncovered pricing details on this flagship option. It will start at the equivalent of about US$1285.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 20:13
AirPods were the most popular true-wireless earbuds for the last quarter of 2018. (Source: Apple)

Apple got at least one thing right: AirPods were the most popular true-wireless earbuds in 2018

Apple's original AirPods snatched the majority of the true wireless earphone market at the end of 2018, according to Counterpoint Research. Its latest report on the subject put the earbuds' share at 60%. Jabra, Samsung, JLabs and Bose provided the remainder of the top 5 during the time studied.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 18:32
Lyft is now trading on the Nasdaq. (Source: Investor's Business Daily)

Lyft has started trading on the Nasdaq

Lyft has successfully completed its IPO in the US, and is trading on the Nasdaq platform as of today (March 29, 2019). It had been estimated to start at US$72 per share; however, this value is now closer to $88. This, then, is the most successful tech offering since Snap - but Uber is hot on its heels.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 18:05
The new Apple iMac could be in line for some serious aftermarket upgrades. (Source: Apple)

The 27-inch iMac 2019's RAM may be upgraded to 128GB

Apple puts the maximum RAM of its new 27-inch iMac at 64GB. However, the memory kit-maker OWC has confirmed that the PC is indeed compatible with twice this value. Therefore, it now sells upgrade kits for this PC that may allow a user to add 120GB of RAM to an iMac base model.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 17:32
OPPO's Reno is getting a unique pop-up selfie cam design. (Source: SlashLeaks)

OPPO Reno specs leaked on TENAA

OPPO's Reno sub-brand smartphones are expected to launch in a few weeks, and the models recently received the mandatory TENAA certification that also leaked most of the specs. Reno is set to feature high-end Snapdragon 855 SoC models, but TENAA reveals that there will be mid-range variants powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, as well. These will get only a dual-camera setup on the back, plus the 16 MP pop-up selfie cam, and a smaller 3,680 mAh battery.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2019 13:28
All leaks and rumours point to the iPhone XI as having triple rear-facing cameras (Image source: OnLeaks)

Leaked schematics confirm that 2019 iPhones will have a square camera hump

Squares Ahoy! A set of schematics have leaked online, which reinforce that the next iPhones will have a huge square rear-facing camera housing akin to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2019 11:54
The PlayStation 5 might allow for cross-platform gaming and digital trading of in-game items. (Source: Dailystar)

Sony PlayStation 5 purported to support cross-platform game play and digital in-game trading

Patents filed by Sony describing cross-platform play and digital in-game trading have surfaced leading to speculation that the upcoming PlayStation 5 console could possibly support these features. Details of how Sony would be implementing them is still unclear but the company could leverage its existing PlayStation Now service to enable these features with the support of developers.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Mar 2019 11:48
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars operates on Android 9.0 Pie. (Source: PhoneRadar)

5000 mAh battery and other powerful hardware should help the Nubia Red Magic 3 wipe the floor with the Red Magic Mars

New information about a Nubia gaming smartphone that is currently known by the model number NX629J has surfaced online. This smartphone is expected to be the upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 that has been recently teased on Weibo by the company’s co-founder. If the specifications are accurate, it should completely eclipse the performance of the Red Magic Mars.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 08:15
Sony Mobile was founded as Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications in 2001. (Source: India Today)

2018 sales projection of just 6.5 million smartphones possible catalyst for Sony Mobile restructuring that could cost 2,000 jobs

Sony has announced a “realignment” that involves Sony Mobile, the Imaging Products & Solutions Business, and the Home Entertainment & Sound Business. The merger will create Sony’s Electronics Products & Solutions Business. Some see it as Sony’s attempt to hide the massive failure of Sony Mobile to compete with rivals such as Samsung, Huawei, and Apple.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 07:11
Latest Aorus 15 laptop drops a whole bunch of features to become much more affordable than before (Image source: Aorus)

Latest Aorus 15 laptop drops a whole bunch of features to become much more affordable than before

Not every enthusiast gamer wants to pay for per-key RGB lighting, G-Sync, or Thunderbolt 3. Gigabyte has removed some of these auxiliary features from its X5 successor to make the new Aorus 15 laptop several hundred dollars cheaper without impacting core gaming performance.
Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2019 06:47
The alleged "Atlas" device shows numerous differences to Google's Pixelbook. (Source: YouTube/9to5Google)

Leaked videos suggest Google Atlas Chromebook may not be a Pixelbook successor

A couple of videos showing some bug testing on what is believed to be the Google “Atlas” Chromebook have been leaked. It was previously believed that Atlas would be part of the Pixel line, possibly even a sequel to the Pixelbook. However, clear design differences suggest the Atlas could actually be a new premium Chromebook.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 06:18
An Intel Core i7-7660U can be found in the more-powerful Microsoft Laptop SKU. (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Best Buy knocks up to US$575 off i5 and i7 versions of the Microsoft Surface Laptop

Best Buy is currently offering an incredible sale on the first generation of Microsoft’s Surface Laptop. However, stocks seem to be selling out quickly, so if you’re interested in either an i5 or i7 variant of this device you better hurry fast. Up to a whopping US$575 has been slashed from the usual listed price for certain models.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 03:09
Oppo's unique take on the all-screen smartphone with pop-up selfie-camera. (Source: Slashleaks)

Oppo Reno leaks out with unique pop-up camera design

Oppo’s forthcoming Reno flagship smartphone has been leaked in full by via a case maker through Slashleaks. The device shows a premium truly all-screen smartphone that takes a unique approach to incorporating a pop-up selfie camera.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 02:22
Apple currently has eight active major Exchange and Repair Extension Programs for faulty products. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Faulty Apple product? Check this list of active device repair programs

Despite Apple’s reputation for build quality and design it has been having a few quality issues of late, particularly with regard to its MacBook line. A search on Apple’s website has revealed all of the products in its lineup that are currently eligible for its “Exchange and Repair Extension” programs.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 01:13
The Galaxy S10 currently comes with a 15 W charger

Samsung is reportedly already planning to tweak the Galaxy S10

According to prominent leaker Ice universe, the President of Samsung Greater China announced at an event that the company is planning to bring 25 W charging and a new low-light camera mode to the Galaxy S10. The device is supposedly already capable of charging at 25 W, but Samsung has limited it to 15 W in its firmware.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2019 23:58
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S10+ is now Consumer Report's best-rated smartphone

The Galaxy S10+ is at the top end of Samsung's latest flagship smartphone line. Despite the early point in the year, Consumer Reports has named it the best device in its category. This assessment was made based on the S10+'s cameras, battery life and durability.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 23:38
TCO develops industry standards for device longevity. (Source: TCO)

Lenovo, HP and Dell make the most upgradeable & sustainable PCs: device certifier

TCO Certified is a body that assesses the durability, recyclability and upgradability of desktops and laptops. The goal of this process is to improve sustainability in the IT industry. TCO claims that its 8th-generation criteria are the most stringent yet, and that 3 OEMs in particular have beaten them.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 23:01
Each of the folding sides appears to have its own battery. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's latest dual-foldable phone patent is very similar to Xiaomi's concept

The recently discovered patent shows outwards-folding sides akin to Xiaomi's own foldable concept. There are important differences, however. Each of the foldable side seems to feature a battery pack, and the screen has a reinforced rear mid-section. There are no ports, buttons, or cameras suggesting that the model could feature wireless charging, gesture controls, and in-display cameras.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2019 21:47
Despite integrating a digitizer pen, the new galaxy Tab A Plus is only 0.35-inch thick. (Source: Tablet Monkeys)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A Plus 2019 with S-Pen rumored to launch in April

The 8-inch Galaxy Tab A is getting updated specs that include a mid-range Exynos 7885 SoC, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and the usual 4,200 mAh battery. The IPS touchscreen comes with 1920 x 1200 resolution and supports the latest S-Pen digitizer. The imagining setup only includes a 5 MP selfie cam and an 8 MP rear cam.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2019 19:46
The LG G8 ThinQ. (Source: LG)

LG G8 ThinQ US launch set for April; preorders on Sprint start sooner

The G8 ThinQ is LG's latest flagship, and introduces its Crystal Sound technology among other features. This smartphone will become available in the United States from April 11, 2019. However, those who want it on Sprint can pre-order it from tomorrow (March 29).
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 19:13
The new Targus Mobile ViP+ Backpack. (Source: Targus)

Targus has made a backpack with Qi wireless charging

Targus, a name in the travel and laptop-carrying accessory space, has developed the Mobile ViP+ Backpack. It integrates Qi wireless charging, so that a phone such as the Samsung Galaxy S10+ can have a dedicated pocket within the new bag that secures and charges it at the same time. This new backpack also has RFID shielding and airport-cart compatibility.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 18:47
The Jabra Evolve 65e neckbuds. (Source: Jabra)

The new Jabra Evolve 65e is a pair of neckbuds with "professional-grade sound quality"

Jabra has released its latest generation of neckbuds, the Evolve 65e. The audio company claims that this wireless set of earphones has consumer-grade comfort with professional levels of audio. This product has attained Skype for Business and UC certification, which may appeal to the business customer in need of mobile connectivity.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 18:24
The new Sony RX0 II. (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the RX0 II, a 2nd-generation GoPro-like 4K camera with an adjustable LCD screen

Sony's RX0 line is the company's take on the compact camera. Its latest version, the RX0 II, crams 4K recording, advanced image processing and electronic stabilization into "the world's smallest and lightest premium compact camera". This device is also fit for outdoors videography, and it comes with water, dust and shock resistance.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 17:59
iOS 12.2 may help iPad Pro 11-inch variant to register input properly. (Source: Apple)

New iOS 12 update appears to fix known 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 screen issue

According to a pattern of online user reports, the smaller variant of the iPad Pro 2018 is afflicted by a bug that throws its touch-responses off when a glass screen protector is installed. This results in a host of ill effects, from ghost touches to diminished passcode-entering accuracy. However, iOS 12.2 reportedly includes a fix for these issues.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 17:06
The Garmin Approach S40 currently comes in three colours (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Approach S40 Smartwatch: A GPS golf watch that costs less than US$300

The new golf watch from Garmin features a 1.2-inch touchscreen, a GPS tracker along with golfing features like AutoShot and Green View with which you can manually position your pin and check distances or obstacles.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2019 15:40
The Vnopn K1 features an AMD A6-1450 processor and up to 8 GB RAM (Image source: AliExpress)

Vnopn K1: A fanless Mini PC that comes with an AMD processor and starts at US$128

The new, ultra-compact Vnopn K1 does without a fan and has no moving parts, which helps keep its form factor down. Vnopn has equipped the K1 with an AMD processor too unlike many other PCs of its size.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2019 15:19
Purported renders of the Nokia X71. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Nokia X71 is scheduled for an April 2 launch - Triple rear cameras, 48 MP, punch-hole

HMD Global has confirmed that it will launch its next device, the egregiously-named Nokia X71, on April 2, at an event in Taiwan. The X71 will be positioned directly below the Nokia 9 Pureview and will feature a punch-hole display and, perhaps, a triple rear camera setup with one of the sensors being a 48 MP unit.
Ricci Rox, 28 Mar 2019 14:15
New Lenovo ThinkPad laptops: T490, X390, T490s & T590 are now available

New Lenovo ThinkPad laptops: T490, X390, T490s & T590 are now available

At MWC, Lenovo announced their new 2019 ThinkPad business lineup. Roughly a month later, the majority of the new ThinkPad laptops are now available, though all of the new models still miss some hardware options.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2019 11:54
Huawei Mate 20 successor confirmed to be in testing, launch scheduled for September - October

Huawei Mate 30 confirmed, could arrive as soon as September

Shortly after the release of the Huawei P30 flagship, an official of the Chinese company, Bruce Li, confirmed that the Huawei Mate 30 is currently being tested. He also added that — if everything works as planned — this next-gen phablet could be hit the market in September - October.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2019 12:40
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

The entry point to the RTX world! The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 is a budget RTX GPU that includes such features as Ray tracing and DLSS. We received a sample GPU from our partner MSI. This graphics card uses MSI’s proprietary board design. We put the MSI RTX GPU through its paces by running numerous benchmarks and video games with it. You can learn how well it did by reading our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 28 Mar 2019 12:04
Facebook is banning all pages related to white nationalism and white separatism. (Source: Facebook)

Facebook announces banning of all white nationalist and white separatist groups

Facebook has announced that it is finally cracking down on white nationalism and white separatism on both Facebook and Instagram. The move follows live streaming of an attack on two New Zealand mosques which was also shared repeatedly on the social network via various groups.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Mar 2019 11:19
Australia retailer JB Hi-Fi is offering an AU$320 (US$226) discount on the iPhone Xs 512GB models. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Major Australian retailer slashes over AU$300 off iPhone Xs 512 GB models

Apple, as many will be aware, rarely if ever offers discounts on its products. However, in further confirmation that iPhone sales have cooled, major Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi has slashed an incredible AU$320 (US$226) off the price of the iPhone Xs 512 GB and iPhone Xs Max 512 GB models.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Mar 2019 10:36
The free Office Depot PC Health Check allegedly operated in a similar fashion to scareware. (Source: FTC)

PC Health Check scareware allegations cost Office Depot and Support.com US$35 million

Office Depot, Inc. and Support.com, Inc. have agreed to pay a combined total of US$35 million to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after being accused of tricking customers into paying for unnecessary computer repair services. Support.com has been involved in a similar scareware scandal before, in conjunction with AOL’s Computer Checkup service.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 08:49
The crease has been banished according to Samsung. (Source: Gizmodo UK)

Samsung smooths over reported Galaxy Fold crease crisis

A recent video leaked onto YouTube showed off a Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone with a rather worrying visible crease running down the center of the display. However, a communications manager for Samsung has offered reassurance that buyers of the Galaxy Fold will not encounter the issue faced by the device in the controversial clip.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 07:53
The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL could be quite pricey for midrange smartphones. (Source: WinFuture/Rozetked)

"Iris" included in leaked color choices for Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL; estimated price for 3a revealed

Some new details about the upcoming Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones have been leaked. Apparently, one or both of the new devices will be offered in an “iris” color, which is the word specifically used to describe the choice. The same source has suggested a price for the Pixel 3a, and it might not be as cheap as expected.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 07:06
The Xiaomi foldable device is expected to be released between April and June. (Source: YouTube/Xiaomi)

New promo video for Xiaomi Mi foldable smartphone looks gorgeous but raises some concerns

Xiaomi has shared a new short promotional video of its upcoming foldable smartphone. The device still looks fantastic and is distinctly different to the foldable devices produced by Samsung and Huawei thanks to its unique folding mechanism. But the simple clip does raise a couple of concerns about the Chinese manufacturer’s creation.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 06:02
It was supposed to be the solution to Apple's butterfly mechanism woes, but the third-gen keyboard design is a failure too. (Source: iFixit)

Apple admits third-gen MacBook keyboard fails too

Third time’s not the charm for Apple it seems when it comes to its troublesome butterfly mechanism-based MacBook keyboards. The company has admitted that users are still experiencing issues with the redesign that was meant to end the problems customers reported with the first two generations.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Mar 2019 00:15
The latest Huawei Matebook models include the patched management driver. (Source: PCWorld)

Microsoft spots critical flaw in Huawei's Matebook device manager driver

The backdoor-like vulnerability was discovered through the Windows Defender ATP kernel sensors back in January, but Microsoft did not alert the media. Instead, the company contacted Huawei directly and a patch was promptly released. Microsoft presumably did not want to add to the list of serious allegation currently targeting Huawei.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Mar 2019 20:56
The R0 stepping will introduce hardware-level fixes to improve performance, stability and energy efficiency. (Source: Hexus)

List of new Intel gen 9 Core CPUs with R0 stepping leaked by Gigabyte

Even though Intel warned that the 14 nm CPU shortage could continue until the end of the first half of 2019, the company appears to be ready to launch a new stepping for the gen 9 Core processors in just a few weeks. This information is confirmed by ASUS and Gigabyte, which already updated their BIOS for the 300-series motherboards. Gigabyte even leaked the full list of R0 CPUs.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Mar 2019 20:30
Vivo NEX Dual Review

83% Vivo NEX Dual Smartphone Review

Is the front-facing camera a thing of the past? The highlight of the Vivo NEX Dual is its two displays. In addition to the traditional screen on the front, the NEX Dual has another AMOLED panel on the back. The latter means that you can take selfies with what would typically be rear-facing cameras without the need for dedicated front-facing sensors or an intrusive notch. Read on to find out how well this concept works and how the NEX Dual compares against other flagship smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.39", 199 g
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Mar 2019 19:14
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