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Google Mandiant confirmed the cyberattack made use of an info stealer (Image source: Generated with DALL-E)

Massive AT&T security breach exposes large amounts of customer data

AT&T got hacked recently, following an event of a similar nature earlier in 2024. The latter was massive, with personal information of over 73 million customers getting leaked, and this latest data breach is even bigger with approximately 110 million clients affected.
Daniel Munteanu, 16 Jul 2024 01:46
The RG40XX H is available in nine configurations. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG40XX H: New retro gaming handheld released as cheaper RG Cube alternative

Anbernic has decided to offer yet another compact gaming handheld. Arriving shortly after the RG Cube, the RG40XX H starts at just $69.99 and should be powerful enough to emulate most retro game consoles up to the PlayStation Portable.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2024 23:13
Social engineering: Perpetrators employ devious methods to gain access to your personal data. (Image source: Bermix Studio on Unsplash)

Port-out hijacking: A how-to for keeping you safe from SIM card swap attacks

CheckMag So many people rely on mobile devices of all stripes to keep their data secure. Let’s look at why this is not such a good idea - and the options available to fight back.
Jonathan Bester, 15 Jul 2024 22:51
Steam's Fighting Games Fest offers steep discounts on some of the best fighting games of the last decade. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam sale drops steep discounts on fighting classics and indie underdogs alike for a limited time

The Steam Fighting Games Fest has officially started, offering as much as 90% off stalwarts like Soul Calibur VI, Mortal Kombat 1, Injustice 2, and Guilty Gear Strive, along with excellent discounts on a few underrated indie fighting games.
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2024 21:31
The Moto Buds I40 ANC will have an Active call noise reduction feature (Source: Lazada)

Moto Buds I40 ANC earbuds listing reveals 40-hour battery life and a 13mm audio driver

Motorola's upcoming Moto Buds I40 ANC have been spotted on a Singaporean retail website, Lazada. The listing reveals that the wireless earbuds will weigh 3.4g each, have a 40-hour battery life (with case), Bluetooth 5.4 and a 13mm driver. Three color options are available, with the price being $71.00 SGD ($53 USD).
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2024 21:05
The Hyperkin DuchesS is a wired controller with a detachable cable. (Image source: Hyperkin)

The Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox Controller will ship in August for $50

Pricing and availability details for the Hyperkin's modernized version of the Xbox Controller S have been revealed. The controller is the third in a trio of Xbox controllers modernized by Hyperkin.
Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2024 19:30
Nintendo Switch Lite drops to $159 on Walmart (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Nintendo Switch Lite gets a generous discount ahead of Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, but Walmart has already brought the Nintendo Switch Lite down to $159. That is a generous $40.99 discount from what the gaming console usually sells for.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 19:15
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review - The Copilot+ laptop's battery life of all things is disappointing

80% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review - The Copilot+ laptop's battery life of all things is disappointing

Snapdragon X Elite with several downgrades. Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book4 series with two Snapdragon variants which feature 14-inch and 16-inch screens. The Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has lots of similarities to the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 but upon closer inspection, there are quite a few differences—unfortunately mostly negative ones for the new ARM laptop.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100, Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, 16", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2024 19:10
The Realme Watch S. (Source: Realme)

Realme tipped to launch new smartwatch alongside 13 Pro series

Realme is now believed to have a new Watch to introduce alongside its upcoming 13 Pro series of premium mid-range Android smartphones later in July 2024. The new wearable is slated to be a second generation of the brand's original round-faced smartwatch, with in-demand features such as Bluetooth calling.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2024 19:02
The AMD Radeon 890M iGPU has been tested on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon 890M performs on par with entry-level Ampere dGPU in Geekbench

AMD's flagship iGPU, the Radeon 890M, has shown up on Geekbench. It performs on par with a Turing-based Nvidia dGPU in Vulkan. The benchmark essentially confirms AMD's claims of a 32% performance gap between RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 18:49
The Z9 Lite. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Z9 Lite launches with 90Hz display and build borrowed from Vivo Y-series Android smartphones

iQOO's latest smartphone comes with particularly high levels of influence from the brand's parent company Vivo, to the extent that it already has a twin under a different name on the Indian market. However, the new version will get to be the cheaper of the two on its upcoming release to Amazon, with new colorways to boot.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2024 18:26
The HomePod mini in Midnight looks a tad darker than the Space Gray variant. (Image source: Apple)

Apple HomePod mini gets a new color but loses another

Apple's HomePod mini smart speaker is available to buy in a new color. However, rather than bringing the available color options to six, Apple has discontinued another, so there are still five colors to choose from.
Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2024 18:25
This Model S has 400,000+ miles on original battery (Image source: FullyCharged/YT)

Fast-charged Model S battery gets warranty replacement at 416,000 miles in a testament to Tesla longevity

Today's EV batteries can go for nearly half a million miles even with faster charging, it seems, as an original Tesla Model S battery gives first error at 666,666 kilometers.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2024 18:06
The CMF Phone 1. (Source: PBKReviews via YouTube)

CMF Phone 1 proves surprisingly difficult to tear down in new video

With an innovative take on the already super-rare modular type of rear panel, Nothing's CMF Phone 1 might look like a dream to service independently. However, according to a prominent teardown vlogger, not all is as it appears when taking the new Android device apart.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2024 17:49
AMD claims RDNA 3.5 iGPU of Ryzen AI HX 9 370 is up to 1.65x better than Intel Arc 8-core iGPU of Core Ultra 9 185H (Image source: AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms up to 32% performance boost for RDNA 3.5 when compared to RDNA 3 at 15W

AMD has shared the performance comparisons of RDNA 3.5 found inside the Strix Point lineup. The new GPU architecture is shown to be 32% better than the RDNA 3 of Hawk Point on the 3DMark Timespy benchmark at 15W. This is a significant improvement for the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 17:22
The 13 Pro series' latest teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme 13 Pro series of Android smartphones gain launch date in latest teaser

Realme touts the upcoming 13 Pro series as its best mid-range Android smartphones in terms of camera technology, even though the line's 2 variants have yet to become available. Now, the brand has confirmed that it is keeping its India-based fans in suspense for a while longer.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2024 17:11
The Rivian R1T wades in deep water (Image source: Il Babbuino/X)

Rivian R1T pickup puts Cybertruck to shame as it wades through water up to the gills

The Cybertruck's Wade mode allows its owners to cross creeks and even rivers with its 32 inches of air suspension lift, but the Rivian R1T does one better.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2024 16:49
The new Nomad 65W fast charging brick has a wireless charging pad on top (Image source: Nomad)

Nomad launches Apple-certified 65W GaN charger with built-in wireless charging

The Nomad 65W GaN charger has been refreshed, and the new edition features wireless charging. With official Apple MFi certification, it can fast-charge an Apple Watch. This makes the charging adapter more versatile than the previous offering.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 16:22
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop review - A slim gamer with an RTX 4090 and unfulfilled potential

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop review - A slim gamer with an RTX 4090 and unfulfilled potential

Vapor chamber cooling. Asus only equips the most powerful models of the ROG Zephyrus G16 with vapor chamber cooling. We review the high-end model with the Core Ultra 9 185H and the GeForce RTX 4090 laptop. However, is the cooling really better than the type seen in the RTX 4070 and which compromises have had to be struck due to the compact case?
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 16", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2024 15:55
The OnePlus Pad 2 is powered by Qualcomm's flagship SoC: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Image Source: Ishan Agarwal)

OnePlus Pad 2 more expensive than its predecessor according to leak

Shortly before OnePlus unveils its new tablet flagship at the summer launch event, information about the prices has leaked out - and they are higher than those of its predecessor.
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2024 15:20
It is suspected that the hackers were able to gain access to sensitive data via Disney's Slack channels. (Image Source: Disney / pixelshot, Canva)

Hacker attack captures unannounced information from Disney projects

As part of a hacker attack, over a terabyte of information was stolen from Disney servers - possibly including sensitive data on Marvel projects.
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2024 15:18
AMD's new Zen 5 desktop CPUs are slated to arrive in the coming weeks (image via AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms launch date for Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 desktop processors

AMD has shown off some benchmarks of its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X. It has also announced its new motherboard chipset names, features and shed light on Zen 5's memory compatibility.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 15:00
AMD has published more information about its new laptop CPUs (image via AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD reveals more Strix Point benchmarks and AI-powered features

AMD has shown off some more benchmarks of its Strix Point laptops processors. Overall, it trounces the Snapdragon X Elite and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in a variety of workloads including gaming, content creation and productivity.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 15:00
Geekom AE7 review: NUC mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, DDR5 RAM, modern interfaces and one problem

78% Geekom AE7 review: NUC mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, DDR5 RAM, modern interfaces and one problem

New CPU in a familiar case! The Geekom AE7 mini-PC corresponds to the well-known Intel NUC models, which are now marketed by Asus. An AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is used as the CPU, which promises a lot thanks to its powerful iGPU. The most important thing, however, is the power available for the CPU, which has a significant impact on performance. In this review, we have put the Geekom AE7 through all the benchmarks and the performance of the mini-PC.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 578 g
Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2024 13:33
Garmin has added a dark mode to its maps service. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for Fenix 7 series with a dozen fixes, improvements and new features

Garmin has flighted a new update for the Fenix 7 series and its peers. Since the build is the first public v18 update, it contains numerous changes from v17.28 with at least a dozen bug fixes, improvements and new features.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2024 13:28
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi will significantly improve the dual-telephoto of the next Leica flagship camera. (Image source: SK, YouTube)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets significantly improved dual-telephoto Leica camera according to leaker

The latest rumors and leaks about the Xiaomi 15 series are quite exciting, as they promise better cameras, especially for the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The Pro model is said to be practically inheriting the zoom performance of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra for the first time, which suggests that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will see a major leap in development. This appears to have been confirmed by early test devices.
Alexander Fagot, 15 Jul 2024 12:31
The successor to the Honor Magic 6 Pro may offer even more megapixels, as a recent leak suggests. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 7 with even more telephoto megapixels: First hints of specs and launch date leaked

In addition to early clues about the Xiaomi 15 series and the Vivo X200, we have now received the first technical data on the Honor Magic 6 successors, which is unlikely to hit the market until 2025 on the basis of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, but will be launched earlier in China.
Alexander Fagot, 15 Jul 2024 12:29
The Alienware m16 R2 on sale features an AlienFX per-key RGB keyboard. (Image source: Dell/Alienware, Best Buy)

Deal | Latest Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop equipped with RTX 4070 is currently 27% cheaper vs list price

The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop with a 16-inch QHD+ display running at 240 Hz and an RTX 4070 dGPU is now going for only $1,299.99 at Best Buy. With a 4.5/5 user rating and an excellent 90% review rating from us, the Alienware is a capable mid-ranger that is bound to make many gamers happy.
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Jul 2024 12:03
The manipulation of the crystal ensures the smallest possible components. (Image source: IBS)

Less than 1 nm: New technology makes tiny chips possible

7 nm, 5 nm, 3 nm. The smaller MOSFETs and FinFETs become, the more circuits are possible on the same surface area. However, development is coming up against a very practical limit: the atomic radius.
Mario Petzold, 15 Jul 2024 11:46
Illumination has come a long way since the days gas lighting was the order of the day. (Image source: Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash)

A history of technology for the uninitiated

CheckMag Imagine yourself transported back to the 1800s, a time when gas lamps were the primary source of illumination in cities and horse-drawn carriages were at the pinnacle of transportation. Now imagine yourself in the shoes of someone from the 1800s, transported to 2024. How would they view mobile phones, gas-driven motor vehicles and the internet? It would be pure magic! Let’s explore this concept.
Jonathan Bester, 15 Jul 2024 09:40
Edifier has released the W830NB ANC headphone with Hi-Res Audio certification and 94 hour runtimes. (Image source: Edifier)

Edifier releases W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime

Edifier has released the W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime. The over-the-ear headphones feature a game mode with low 0.08 second latency, spatial sound mode, and music mode. The headphones can also connect to audio devices using an USB-C cable.
David Chien, 15 Jul 2024 08:12
The 3D-printed townhouse has an area of 4,500 square feet (Image source: nidus3D/COBOD)

Canadian 3D-printing construction company builds world's first 3D-printed townhouse with a basement

nidus3D, a Canadian company has constructed North America's first 3D-printed three-story building in the Toronto area. The 4,500-square-foot structure features four residential units and the world's first 3D-printed basement. This project aptly demonstrates the potential of 3D printing to reshape economically (and environmentally) sustained construction in the future.
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2024 07:52
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Redmi G Pro 2024: New gaming laptop launches with RTX power. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi G Pro 2024: Gaming notebook comes in a slightly slimmed-down model with Core i7 and RTX 4060 at a lower price

Xiaomi is offering a powerful gaming notebook, the Redmi G Pro 2024, that comes with a dedicated GPU and an Intel Core i7 processor. A screen with a high resolution, high refresh rate and decent brightness is installed.
Silvio Werner, 15 Jul 2024 01:43
Tesla burnt to ashes at charging station (Image source: Dustin Weese and Jacquie Hower)

Tesla catches fire and burns to ashes at a supercharging station in Pennsylvania

A Tesla caught fire at the Sheetz supercharging station in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on July 8, at about 5:45 PM. The model of the vehicle involved is not confirmed but it seems to be a Tesla Model Y.
Chibuike Okpara, 15 Jul 2024 01:11
The Nvidia RTX 4090 has a TDP of 450W. Seasonic's wattage calculator page reveals RTX 5090's TDP as 500W. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs appear on Seasonic's official wattage calculator page

Seasonic's official PSU wattage calculator page was updated with Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs and their respective wattage. The all new 50-series cards will consume fairly more power than their predecessors. An October launch is expected, with the RTX 5080 and 5090 being the first ones to be unveiled.
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2024 00:46
Amazon drops 13.6" MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD to lowest price ever. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Amazon gives 13.6" MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD biggest discount ever as Prime Day approaches

Amazon has given the 2022 13.6-inch MacBook Air M2 with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD its biggest discount ever as Prime Day approaches. The M2 gets a substantial $200 discount off MSRP, resulting in the lowest price seen on Amazon of $799. The fast M2 CPU powers through daily work with ease, while long runtimes allow users to work from home or the coffee shop all day long.
David Chien, 14 Jul 2024 23:50
PCSX2 2.0 can deliver over 10x performance boost over version 1.6 in some instances (Image source: PCSX2)

PCSX2 2.0 debuts with major improvements over the last stable version of the PlayStation 2 emulator

The PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 has been updated to version 2.0, and it brings some major improvements to the table. Among all the changes are big picture mode, better performance, and wider compatibility.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jul 2024 20:21
Nintendo Switch is now 2,690 days old (Image source: Nintendo)

Switch becomes one of Nintendo's longest-running consoles without a successor

Nintendo Switch was released nearly 2,700 days ago, and it has now become one of Nintendo's longest-running video game consoles without a successor. This made the gaming handheld surpass NES, which was in the market for 2,686 days without being replaced by a new generation console.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jul 2024 19:34
The Grande Panda. (Source: Fiat)

Fiat Grande Panda to land on European market as ~$27,000 EV

Fiat has unleashed the Grande Panda as its latest compact SUV for select European countries. It is to be available in a markedly affordable all-electric form, so as to compete with a growing number of rivals such as the eerily similar Citroën e-C3. Then again, it will start even cheaper as a hybrid EV.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2024 19:12
Can AI help humans create better content? (Source: NBC via DallE 3)

Generative AI helps writers seem more creative, yet less original, in new study

Generative AI is often seen as one of the great technological innovations of the era; nevertheless, its effects on the traditionally human domains of artistic endeavor are hotly debated. A team of researchers set out to assess the effects of OpenAI's GPT model on the ability of its subjects to produce viable creative writing content, with intriguing results.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2024 18:23
Lenovo has put the AMD configuration of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 on sale for 74% off MSRP (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Robust Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro receives enormous 74% discount

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 comes with 16GB memory, a 512GB SSD and a 300-nit FHD display, which is not particularly colorful but is certainly adequate for the office-heavy workloads that the 14-inch business laptop is designed for.
Enrico Frahn, 14 Jul 2024 17:31
A "Zero Flip" schematic. (Source: FCC)

Infinix' inaugural foldable smartphone spotted in pre-launch leak

Infinix is about to enter the foldable Android smartphone arena with its own Flip, according to a new leak. It appears to have 5G, NFC and fast charging in a chassis most reminiscent of the Motorola Razr 2024; however, whether it can pose a challenge to the high-end new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 or not remains to be seen.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2024 17:07
Introduction to Meshtastic networking (Image source: Meshtastic)

Enhancements coming soon to Meshtastic’s public server

With the popularity of LoRa radio communication growing, Meshtastic continues to upgrade its public MQTT server. July 15th is set to bring improved performance, security, and usability to devices using the default (PSK) Pre-Shared Key.
Stephen Pereyra, 14 Jul 2024 16:58
The Starlink Mini dish running on external battery (Image source: Travis Senter/X)

Starlink Mini appears at Best Buy at double the Standard Kit price in 28 states as Elon Musk shows it running off a Milwaukee battery

Elon Musk has reposted a video in which the new $599 Starlink Mini Kit with built-in Wi-Fi router is running in the middle of a corn field off of a Milwaukee battery.
Daniel Zlatev, 14 Jul 2024 15:34
A reliable leaker has commented on the redesign of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the Galaxy S25+ will be launched after all. (Image source: @Galvestz, edited)

Redesign of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is slimmer with a flat display and thinner edges, while the Galaxy S25+ is coming after all

Numerous rumors about the redesign of the Galaxy S25 series are currently buzzing around the web, not all of which are correct. One individual, who claims to know the final appearance of the Galaxy S25 Ultra from a reliable source, has now commented in detail on the visual advantages compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and there is also news about the Galaxy S25+, which was thought to have been canceled.
Alexander Fagot, 14 Jul 2024 13:50
OnePlus 12R 5G in review

85% OnePlus 12R 5G Smartphone Review: A compelling alternative to the Motorola Edge 50 Pro and Nothing Phone (2)

Competence meets compromise. OnePlus tries a fine balancing act between aspiration and accessibility with the OnePlus 12R. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and featuring a 10-bit ProXDR LTPO4 120 Hz AMOLED display, 50 MP main shooter, and a 5,500 mAh battery, the OnePlus 12R seems to have a great success recipe at hand. However, OnePlus has cut a few corners too many to underscore its flagship killer status and keep the price competitive.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740, 6.78", 207 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jul 2024 12:24
The Sphere is big enough to easily accommodate the entire Statue of Liberty (Source: Canyon Tours)

150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs power the Las Vegas Sphere - that's 7.2TB of GDDR6 memory

The Las Vegas Sphere is a state-of-the-art entertainment venue with visuals powered by 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs. It uses stunning 16x16K displays and sports the world's largest LED screen, the Exosphere. Sphere Studios' Big Sky camera system captures uncompressed 18K images to create high-resolution content without the need for multiple camera feeds.
Anubhav Sharma, 14 Jul 2024 12:08
Ksana: Smartwatch concept comes with an E Ink display. (Image source: Yanko Design)

Ksana: Hybrid smartwatch concept combines clockface with an E Ink display and a number of sensors, but there is one drawback

The Ksana is a smartwatch with a classic clock face, but also features a display based on energy-efficient E Ink technology. The model is currently only a concept.
Silvio Werner, 14 Jul 2024 07:40
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

Deal | You can snag a Google Pixel 6 Pro for $399 on Amazon right now

The Google Pixel 6 Pro supports 5G & wireless charging, has a great camera setup, a 2K 120Hz display, day-long battery, and a vanilla Android experience. The 'Stormy Black' variant is available for $399 on Amazon (56% discount) right now, which is an appealing price for what's on the table.
Anubhav Sharma, 14 Jul 2024 07:34
Oclean X Pro Elite test

Oclean X Pro Elite sonic toothbrush in test: Philips Sonicare alternative with AI & touchscreen

Endurance runner with 35 days of battery life? The Oclean X Pro Elite is an inexpensive alternative to flagship toothbrushes from established manufacturers, such as the Oral B iO9 or Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean, given the features that the sonic toothbrush offers. Read the Oclean toothbrush test report to find out whether it's worth buying.
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Jul 2024 07:30
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