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Intel Pentium Gold 5405U Notebook Processor

Whiskey Lake-U x86 2 cores @ 2300 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Pentium Gold 5405U processor
Total drone ban during Super Bowl weekend

Super Bowl: With modern radar technology and safety net against drones

The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday in the US, and all authorities from the FBI to the FAA have prepared themselves for disruptions and threats from drone pilots. No-fly zones have been set up, and new radar technology and drone interceptors will monitor the stadium.
Daniel Puschina, 03 Feb 2019 15:07
QuadrigaCX lost its founder, and more besides, recently. (Source: QuadrigaCX)

Crypto exchange reportedly loses the equivalent of US$137 million along with its founder

Gerry Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, recently passed away at the untimely age of 30. However, the company's woes quickly escalated as it became apparent that Cotten had not left the passwords to the company's cold wallet to his staff. They have reportedly been scrambling to recover the US$137 million stored in it ever since.
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2019 15:02
Bob Swan is now officially Intel's CEO. (Source: Intel)

Robert Swan confirmed as Intel's new CEO

The Intel executive Robert 'Bob' Swan has served as the company's interim chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) for several years. Recently, Swan has been formally promoted to CEO. He has temporarily left the CFO title to another executive, although the company is said to be interviewing for this role soon.
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2019 14:26
The Huawei 5G foldable smartphone seems to use a book-like flexible spine. (Source: Twitter/Huawei Mobile)

Huawei teases its foldable phone on Twitter to some consternation

Huawei Mobile has taken to Twitter to finally show off its upcoming foldable phone, or at least a very small part of it. However, some tweeters have responded to Huawei’s post, which is basically a promo for the company’s presence at MWC19, with some concerns over the foldable’s seemingly askew appearance.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:54
This could be a real-world photo of the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship smartphone. (Source: SlashLeaks/Weibo)

Alleged photo of Mi 9 accidentally leaked by Xiaomi product manager

A live photo of what is believed to be the Xiaomi Mi 9 has been posted online. The Chinese company’s product manager initially uploaded the picture to his Weibo account but then deleted it shortly afterwards. Although only a portion of the smartphone’s rear side can be seen, it has led to some details being apparently confirmed.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:04
Samsung's Galaxy A90 could emulate the Vivo APEX's pop-up camera solution. (Source: Pandaily)

Rumored pop-up camera for the Samsung Galaxy A90

Ice universe has been stating an opinion over the rumored Samsung Galaxy A90 smartphone, summing it up in a single word: “perfect”. It seems the renowned leaker was talking about the device’s screen and the supposed use of a pop-up camera to solve the notch/punch-hole quandary. Little is known about the purported upper midrange device as of yet.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 06:46
Now that mobile GeForce RTX is here, GTX gaming laptops have been dropping in price (Image source: B&H)

Now that mobile GeForce RTX is here, GTX gaming laptops have been dropping in price

Nvidia GTX Pascal gaming laptops are now at their cheapest for gamers on tight budgets. Get an Asus Zephyrus with GTX 1080 Max-Q graphics for $1650 or almost the same price as a brand new MSI GL73 with an RTX 2060 GPU.
Allen Ngo, 03 Feb 2019 03:46
Apex Legends is set in the Titanfall universe. (Source: Express)

Titanfall rumor focuses on battle royale game, not sequel

A new game based in the Titanfall universe is expected to be announced and released on February 4, but apparently it won’t be a sequel to the critically praised Titanfall 2 title. The battle royale-style game is called Apex Legends, and it will be free to play and feature loot crates and microtransactions, but it won’t feature any Titans.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 23:55
Render of the rumored Lenovo Tab V7. (Source: Droid Shout)

Render and specifications of rumored Lenovo Tab V7 leaked

Droid Shout has received a tip claiming Lenovo has a new tablet in the works. The device, which is apparently called the Lenovo Tab V7, is expected to be a midrange slate that runs on Android 9 Pie straight out of the box. The latest addition to the Chinese manufacturer’s tablet line-up could be announced at MWC19.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 22:39
More Inbox features are reportedly leaching into Gmail. (Source: Google)

New Reddit leak suggests Gmail will gain more Inbox features soon

A post on Reddit allegedly contains a screenshot of a Gmail app interface that integrates many features taken from Inbox. They include a pinned-only toggle, per-subject bundling and Assistant-esque reminders. They may have been picked for preservation by Google before Inbox shuts down for good.
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 18:23
February could be a good time to think about that new 4K TV in the US. (Source: 4K.com)

February is one of the best times of year to get a new TV in the US: online deals company

RetailMeNot, a company that collates online deals for consumers, has released a report indicating that this month is a good time to buy a new TV, along with some other appliances - second only to the Black Friday weekend, in fact. This mainly applies to the US, as it cites factors such as President's Day sales and Super Bowl promotional events.
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 17:25
The mobile wallet market is set to grow considerably over the next 7 years. (Source: flickr)

The mobile wallet market could be worth nearly US$10 trillion in 7 years

A new report by ResearchandMarkets.com has indicated that the mobile wallet market value could reach as much as US$9,352.15 billion by 2026. This is particularly impressive as it was worth about $880 billion in 2017. This growth may be driven by factors such as improved awareness of these products, and improvements in the services they provide.
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 16:44
Huawei used the Mate 20 Pro to generate a melody for Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. (Source: YouTube/Huawei Mobile UK)

Huawei to finish Schubert's Unfinished Symphony with the help of a Mate 20 Pro

Huawei will soon be revealing how its Mate 20 Pro smartphone and its Kirin 980 SoC fared with completing Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D 759 – better known to the world as the Unfinished Symphony. The finished Schubert/Huawei symphony will be performed at Cadogan Hall in London on February 4.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 04:48
AMD's new Radeon VII is manufactured on a 7nm process technology. (Source: Twitter/LegitReviews)

Image of AMD Radeon VII being tested posted on Twitter

An image of an AMD Radeon VII graphics card being tested has been uploaded to TweakTown’s Twitter account. Clearly the photo is being used as a teaser for the site’s upcoming benchmarks for the much-anticipated GPU from the red team. LegitReviews has also announced that tests are underway on the world’s first 7nm gaming graphics card.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 03:15
Could Pikiu be the chip for Huawei's foldable device instead of the Kirin 980? (Source: The Verge)

Huawei could be working on a new processor called Pikiu

A European Union Intellectual Property Office trademark application has been spotted by LetsGoDigital for “Pikiu”. The application was made at the end of January and comes under NICE classification 9, which includes chips and chipsets. It has been deduced that the trademark application has been made on behalf of Huawei, meaning Pikiu could be a new processor from the Chinese manufacturer.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 01:13
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The smaller and more affordable Switch version may do away with the TV dock and sport a smaller screen plus side-controllers. (Source: Egnow)

Nintendo is planning to release a smaller and cheaper Switch along with new online service

Contrary to previous rumors, it looks like Nintendo is ready to release a smaller and more affordable Switch version that may come with fewer features, possibly ditching the TV Dock altogether. Design-wise, a smaller frame would most likely mean smaller screen and side-controllers, as well. Additionally, Nintendo is rumored to launch a new online service with more classic titles.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2019 20:28
The Intel Core I9-8950HK hexa-core CPU requires quite a bit of ventilation, meaning that these mini PCs will certainly not be quiet. (Source: EGLOBAL)

EGLOBAL starts shipping the world's smallest mini PC with Intel Core i9-8950HK CPUs

The Intel Core i9-8950HK represents the top of the line, but users with tighter budgets can opt to get one of the variants sporting Core i5-8300H / i7-8750H / Xeon E-2176M CPUs. All models may be equipped with up to 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage, plus there is room for a 2.5-inch HDD as well. With a standard issue CPU cooler, these mini PCs will be anything but quiet.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2019 20:00
This leak also repeats the 'yellow S10 E' theory. (Source: Navva)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line could start at US$859 in Europe

A major leak for the various verions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 may have outlined which colors and materials these phones will be shipped in this year. This information also contains pricing details which, as MySmartPrice claims, apply to the Dutch market. It suggests that even the base Galaxy S10 E model will cost €749 (or US$859).
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 19:59
The specs of the Mi Max 3's successors may have been leaked. (Source: Mi.com)

Xiaomi Mi Max 4 and 4 Pro specs detailed in new leak

A new report suggests that the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have 2 successors: the Mi Max 4 and a Pro variant of the same. Both of these may have 7.2-inch displays and 48MP rear camera sensors. The Mi Max 4 Pro may have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a slightly better processor.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 19:06
The OPPO R19 could be the first phone to have 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO is aiming for the 'world first to 5G phone' title

In a recent interview, OPPO's CEO, Chen Mingyong, stated that the OEM would "strive" to release the first phone with 5G in 2019. This goal would follow on nicely from earlier reports that the company had conducted the world's first video call last year. Otherwise, OPPO plans to release at least one model with the Snapdragon 855 processor in 2019.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 18:30
Could this be the 2nd iPhone SE? (Source: SlashLeaks)

A new leak supports the possibility of a next-gen iPhone SE

With the release of the iPhone XR, the comparably 'budget' SE line seemed to have been killed off by Apple. Now, however, there are hints that it may be resurrected for this year or the next. A new post on SlashLeaks shows a phone that could be a convincing contender for a genuine iPhone SE 2019.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 17:52
Intel Xeon W retail box (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel releases the 28-core Xeon W-3175X processor

The new Xeon W-3175X workstation-oriented processor sports no less than 28 cores and 56 threads, runs at 3.1 GHz (4.3 GHz turbo boost), has a TDP of 255 W, and supports up to 512 GB of hexa-channel DDR4 ECC memory. Announced back in October, now it is finally available for purchase at a price of US$2,999.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2019 15:45
Samsung Vietnam has unintentionally given us the first look at Samsung's foldable smartphone. (Source: Samsung Vietnam)

Here's the first look at Samsung's foldable smartphone

We might have finally seen the finished, and long awaited, Galaxy foldable smartphone. A Galaxy Unpacked video (since yanked) has appeared on Samsung Vietnam’s YouTube channel that clearly shows a foldable smartphone that is reminiscent of the device Samsung previewed at its developer conference last year.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Feb 2019 11:56
Ulefone Armor 6

84% Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone Review

A robust and well-equipped outdoor smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 6 is a rugged, midrange smartphone that tries to stand out from the crowd with its comprehensive features. Read on to find out whether this kitchen sink approach works and how the Armor 6 fares in our tests.
Mediatek Helio P60, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.2", 268 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 Feb 2019 11:09
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Intel SSD 510 250 GB (SSDSC2MH250A2K5) Benchmarked

Banias x86 1 cores @ 1300 MHz 130nm
Specifications and benchmarks for the 250 GB Intel SSD 510 Series drive
The Chuwi Ubook is a Surface alternative on the cheap. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi Ubook goes live on Kickstarter with up to 25% discount for early birds

Chinese PC maker Chuwi has launched its cheap Surface alternative on Kickstarter. Early birds can get a 25 percent discount on the Chuwi Ubook bringing the entry price for the Core m3 8GB model down to just US$349.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Feb 2019 10:28
L-R: Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop. (Source: GSMArena)

Energizer at MWC19: 26 phones, 18,000 mAh batteries, pop-up cameras, and even a foldable device

Energizer has announced that it will be unveiling 26 new phone models at MWC19 Barcelona. The American company, which is renowned for its long-lasting batteries and bunny mascot, has given Avenir license to use its name on phones and related accessories. Among the 26 products there will be a foldable smartphone, phones with pop-up cameras, and apparently a device boasting an 18,000 mAh battery.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 09:13
HP is giving gamers the chance to test out their RTX cards with Battlefield V or Anthem. (Source: HP)

Deal | HP offers Battlefield V and/or Anthem for free with RTX 2070, RTX 2080, and RTX 2080 Ti gaming desktops

HP is currently promoting a deal that will give gamers a chance to properly test out a system that includes an Nvidia GeForce 20 series GPU. The manufacturer is giving away either Battlefield V or Anthem with qualifying PCs that have an RTX 2070, while both titles can be obtained for free if an RTX 2080 or RTX 2080 Ti gaming desktop computer is purchased.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 07:56
The renders show the flexibility of the Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders show beautiful potential of Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone

Renders produced by the talented team at LetsGoDigital have given extraordinary life to some rather bland-looking Huawei patent drawings. The patent in question is for a foldable smartphone that could end up being the Chinese company’s expected 5G foldable device. It is believed the handset will feature a single bendable display that covers the exterior.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 06:45
Save up to a $100 when purchasing an Asus ROG G703, Zephyrus GX531, or Strix GL504/GL704 with GeForce RTX graphics (Source: CUKUSA.com)

Deal | Save up to a $100 when purchasing an RTX-enabled Asus ROG G703, Zephyrus GX531, or Strix GL504/GL704

Get your next Asus GeForce RTX gaming laptop from Cukusa.com and save a few bills in the process. We plan on reviewing each of these systems in the coming weeks to see how much of a performance gain users can expect if upgrading from the Pascal generation and if other characteristics like battery life or fan noise are impacted.
Allen Ngo, 01 Feb 2019 00:43
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ in black. (Source: WinFuture)

Images of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ in their European launch colors leaked

New images of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ have been leaked showing the smartphones in a range of three different colors. The colors are expected to be for handsets for the European market: There is black, a metallic green, and white with a pearlescent effect. The upcoming flagship smartphones are also expected to come in blue at some point in the future.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 00:13
List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU

List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU

This article provides a comprehensive list of laptops that feature the newly announced NVIDIA "Turing" GeForce RTX 2080 GPU. The RTX 2080 comes in both Max-Q and non-Max-Q variants and is expected to perform better than the "Pascal" GTX 1080. This list will be updated as and when new laptop models featuring the RTX 2080 are announced.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2019 00:10
List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU

List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU

This article provides a comprehensive list of laptops that feature the newly announced NVIDIA "Turing" GeForce RTX 2070 GPU. The RTX 2070 comes in both Max-Q and non-Max-Q variants and is expected to perform similar to the "Pascal" GTX 1080. This list will be updated as and when new laptop models featuring the RTX 2070 are announced.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2019 00:08
List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU

List of laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU

This article provides a comprehensive list of laptops that feature the newly announced NVIDIA "Turing" GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. The RTX 2060 is currently available as a non-Max-Q variant and is expected to perform similar to the "Pascal" GTX 1070. This list will be updated as and when new laptop models featuring the RTX 2060 are announced.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2019 00:06
The Pinebook Pro. Images via Pine64.

Pine64 will have a busy 2019 thanks to the release of its new Linux laptop and tablet

Pine64, the organization behind the Pine A64 SBC and Pinebook, is planning to release a new Linux-based laptop and a new tablet. Dubbed the Pinebook Pro and PineTab, respectively, the two devices aim to offer an open-source computing experience at a low price. The Pinebook Pro is priced at US $199 while the PineTab is priced at US $79.
Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2019 23:53
The dedicated gaming buttons are placed on the up-folding upper right edge. (Source: Let's Go Digital)

Samsung could release a foldable gaming phone soon

Samsung has been pushing for foldable devices in the past year, but it looks like the company is also considering the gaming handheld market. This latest patent is consistent with what was revealed about the Flex display in late 2018. What is interesting about this patent is the lower edge of the device that folds upwards to reveal gaming buttons like a directional pad and six buttons.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 22:48
Laptops with removable MXM 3 GeForce RTX 2080 graphics coming soon from Eurocom

Update | Laptops with removable MXM 3 GeForce RTX 2080 graphics coming soon from Eurocom

Jumping from the GTX 1080 to the RTX 2080 will cost users an extra $250 USD. Eurocom is proving that the MXM form factor is here to stay even in the face of Dell's proprietary DGFF solution for the Alienware Area-51m.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2019 21:25
ZTE is expected to unveil the new Blade V10 at MWC in late February. (Source: TENAA)

ZTE Blade V10 specs leak on TENAA

The alleged successor of the Blade V9 steps into mid-range territory with a bigger 6.3-inch display, 4 / 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB storage and an impressive 32 MP selfie cam. As far as the SoC is concerned, TENAA mentions that the frequency is around 2 GHz, so ZTE could be adding the Snapdragon 710.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 21:08
The Sony Xperia XZ4 could be amazing if it exists. (Source: Sumahoinfo)

Sony Xperia XZ4 rumor roundup: 52 MP camera, 4400 mAh battery, full specs, and a deep purple color option

New rumors about the Sony Xperia XZ4 have started appearing, including the possibility that the flagship smartphone will feature a 52 MP sensor in its rumored triple camera setup. A leaked specifications sheet claims that the Japanese manufacturer has also got creative with color options and will offer the device in black, silver, blue, or deep purple.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2019 12:17
The i7 version of the Google Pixel Slate with 16 GB RAM costs from US$1,599. (Source: Google)

Rammus is back and seems to be a Google tablet with an Amber Lake-Y CPU

MySmartPrice has discovered another Geekbench listing for the mysterious “Rammus” device. The latest appearance on Geekbench has thrown up some interesting information, such as the mention of an Intel Core i7-8500Y processor and Android 9 as the potential operating system. The page itself is specifically titled “Google Rammus.”
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2019 10:35
Sapphire AMD Radeon VII video card (Source: VideoCardz)

NVIDIA should worry: The AMD Radeon VII is faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 according to leaked 3DMark results

Although it cannot match the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in Final Fantasy 15 — a title that features some technologies exclusive to the RTX series — the AMD Radeon VII appears to be a much better choice for 4K gaming, scoring higher than its competitor in the Fire Strike Ultra benchmark. The Radeon VII will hit the market on February 7.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2019 08:48
Image via Nintendo

The Wii Shop Channel officially shut down today, nailing the Wii's coffin shut

The Wii Shop Channel finally closed its doors today, marking the end of Nintendo's first digital distribution platform. The Shop Channel was home to the Virtual Console, Nintendo's massively successful digital storefront that housed a myriad of retro titles. The Shop Channel's closure also sounds the final death knell of Nintendo's most popular non-handheld console, the Wii.
Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2019 03:50
The Pixel 3 XL may have a mid-range variant soon. (Source: JB Hi-Fi)

A new Google phone, the Pixel 3a XL, shows up on Geekbench

A new phone, apparently made by Google, has appeared on the Geekbench 4 database. It is called the Pixel 3a XL, suggesting that it could be of the long-anticipated 'Pixel 3 Lite' line. This phone runs Android 9.0 and is powered by an unnamed Qualcomm processor that has given it distinctly mid-range scores.
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jan 2019 00:16
We benchmark the mobile RTX 2060, 2070, and 2080 Max-Q and compare them to the desktop RTX 2080 and GTX 1080

We benchmark the mobile RTX 2060, 2070, and 2080 Max-Q and compare them to the desktop RTX 2080 and GTX 1080

Check here to see how much of a performance gain you can expect over the GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080 Pascal series if you purchase a rand new laptop with GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070, RTX 2080, RTX 2070 Max-Q, or RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2019 00:04
The Galaxy S10 has been reported as in production already. (Source: T3)

Samsung Galaxy S10 production lines are reportedly now open

The Investor, a division of the Korea Herald, has reported that 3 SKUs of the Samsung Galaxy S10 are now being manufactured. This information has apparently come from a source exclusive to the outlet. The S10 units being made now are all of the 4G variety, apparently.
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2019 23:31
Apple's top secret Project Titan is believed to have been approved by Tim Cook in 2014. (Source: TechSpot)

Apple employee charged with theft of confidential self-driving car information

It has been reported that a former Apple employee has been charged with stealing information about self-driving cars from the Cupertino company. The worker, named as Jizhong Chen, has been accused of taking photos in sensitive areas and obtaining detailed information about the secret project with the intention of passing the details on to a rival Chinese firm.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2019 22:47
The bug was introduced with the 12.1 version of iOS in November 2018. (Source: Apple)

Apple gets sued over FaceTime critical flaw

The legal procedures were initiated by attorney Larry Williams II who claims that key persons were able to eavesdrop on his sworn testimony given during a client deposition via the FaceTime bug. Apple appears to have known about the problem since early last week, but it only issued a temporary fix on February 28, and a full patch is expected to be released later this week.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2019 19:01
The Darter Pro is System76's lightest 15.6-inch laptop, which also comes with excellent battery life that is supposed to last 12 hours. (Source: System76)

System76 announces new Darter Pro 15.6-inch Linux laptop with excellent battery life

The original Darter from System76 was launched back in 2013, and now the company is refreshing the specs with up to date operating systems and components. Powered by Intel's Whiskey Lake-U CPUs, the new Darter Pro can integrate up to 32 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM and 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage, plus it comes in a lightweight chassis and has long-lasting battery life.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2019 18:37
Dell XPS 13 9380 with Whiskey Lake-U is not all that much faster than the XPS 13 9370 (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 9380 with Whiskey Lake-U is not all that much faster than the XPS 13 9370

The Core i5-8265U brings just marginal performance benefits by up to 12 percent at best over the last generation Core i5-8250U or Core i7-8550U. Users who want the latest XPS 13 should be drawn in by the re-positioned webcam and not by the new Intel Whiskey Lake-U processors.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2019 18:19
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