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The new Lambda Tensorbook, designed specifically for deep learning and AI development. (All images via Lambda)

Lamba and Razer announce the Tensorbook, a powerful and sleek new laptop designed for machine learning

Lambda, a company known for building deep learning-focused PCs, and Razer have teamed up to release a new version of the Tensorbook, a slim laptop with machine learning chops. The notebook is packed to the gills with hardware desi...

Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2022 15:00

The Tinker Edge R is a Microsoft Azure Certified Device. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Tinker Edge R: Raspberry Pi competitor with an NPU and an RK3399 Pro SoC launches

ASUS has released the Tinker Edge R, another single-board computer (SBC) by the company. The 100 x 72 mm SBC is compatible with Android and Debian and relies on a Rockchip RK3399 Pro SoC. ASUS equips the Tinker Edge R with 16 GB o...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 14:28

War Thunder 2.15 "Winds of Change" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.15 "Wind of Change" arrives with new graphic features, ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft

The first major update of 2022 comes with the legendary A-10A Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, alongside other planes, Swedish helicopters, multiple ground vehicles, various ships, as well as an updated graphics engine (Dago...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2022 18:20

The PrimeBook Circular will be compatible with newer Intel processors, such as those from its Tiger Lake family. (Image source: Prime Computer)

PrimeBook Circular: Prime Computer reveals Framework Laptop alternative with a 13.9-inch display and modular components

Prime Computer has announced the PrimeBook Circular, a modern laptop with modular components. Available with various processors from the Intel Celeron 6305 to the Core i7-1185G7, the PrimeBook Circular has a 77 Wh battery, a 3,000...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2022 18:21

Spectre-v2 mitigation is taking its toll on the performance of Intel and AMD CPUs.

Spectre-v2 mitigation wreaks havoc on the performance of some Intel CPUs as AMD chips come out largely unscathed

Testing performed by Phoronix on some AMD and Intel CPUs has revealed that Intel CPUs suffer as much as a 35% performance drop due to the Spectre-v2 mitigation on Linux, whereas almost all AMD processors post a drop of less than 1...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Mar 2022 22:32

Gabe Newell may not have been the hero that 2022 deserved, but he was the hero it needed. Image source: Valve

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

Valve finally shipped its Steam Deck handheld console to users in early 2022. While handheld gaming PCs have existed for quite some time, the Steam Deck is in a class of its own and is setting the example for what a mobile gaming ...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Mar 2022 20:34

MWC 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3: First 90 Hz OLED panel for the ThinkPad T series

The flagship of the T series was renovated last year, and another redesign is happening this year, due to the change toe 16:10 screens. Another focus: The new Intel Alder Lake CPUs and AMD Ryzen 6000, as well as a new screen optio...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Feb 2022 09:00

Android 13 on Pixel 6 devices now allows running Linux and Windows 11 VMs. (Image Source: @kdrag0on on Twitter)

Android 13 DP1 on Google Pixel 6 allows running full Windows 11 and Doom in a VM with near-native performance

XDA Senior Member Danny Lin (@kdrag0n) has managed to get entire virtual machines running on the Google Pixel 6 with relative ease. This was possible due to the new KVM feature that is being introduced with Android 13. The develop...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2022 14:12

Linux 5.16 kernel beats Windows 11 performance on Alder Lake CPUs. (Image Source: @6heinz3r on Unsplash)

Windows 11 no longer the fastest OS for Alder Lake: Linux 5.16 on Core i9-12900K emerges winner in most benchmarks

The latest Linux kernel 5.16 update brings scheduling and hybrid handling improvements that give Linux a significant advantage over Windows 11 in Alder Lake systems. The current Ubuntu 22.04 LTS uses the 5.15 kernel and suffers fr...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2022 11:34

The JingPad A1 has an 11-inch AMOLED display with a 2,368 x 1,728-pixel native resolution. (Image source Jingling)

Jingling reduces the JingPad A1 tablet by 45% following bootloader unlock and Android ROM source code publication

The JingPad A1 is available for a hefty discount, with the tablet starting at US$384.45 for a short time. Jingling has also published Android ROM source code for the 11-inch tablet and now allows people to unlock the JingPad A1's ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2022 17:25

The Kudu refresh offers high-end performance for Linux users. (Image Source: System76)

System76 refreshes Kudu Linux-based laptops with Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU

More high-end performance options are now available for Linux-based users through the introduction of the updated System76 Kudu6 laptops that now feature the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X APU and Nvidia's RTX 3060 GPUs.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2022 17:34

The Steam Deck will launch on February 25 after a long wait period. (Image source: Valve)

Valve announces Steam Deck launch, review embargo end and initial shipment dates

The Steam Deck finally has a concrete launch date, having been delayed towards the end of last year. The gaming handheld will debut on February 25 and should start shipping on February 28. However, Valve will only allow people to ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 17:06

Humble Choice ends support for Mac and Linux platforms as the service moves to a new launcher for Windows PCs. (Image: Humble)

Humble Choice drops Mac and Linux platforms

Humble Choice has suspended its support for Mac and Linux systems as the company develops a new launcher for its subscription. The launcher will only be available for Windows PCs on February 1. Subscribers on Mac and Linux have un...

Aleem Ali, 19 Jan 2022 17:57

The PineNote relies on a Rockchip RK3566 SoC. (Image source: PINE64)

PineNote: Linux-based eReader with a digitizer from PINE64 is now available for US$399

PINE64 has started selling the PineNote, a large eReader with a built-in digitizer. The PineNote has a 10.1-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of eMMC flash storage and a 4,000 mAh battery. The eReader is available for US$399 and s...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 15:06

Telegram has been targeted by censorship for a while now (Source: MUO)

Telegram could be banned all over the European Union

Pointing out the undeniable fact that it is being used extensively by extremist groups, Germany aims to shut down Telegram across the country, and even across the entire European Union. In addition to death threats against officia...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 14 Jan 2022 16:38

The PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition is compatible with the PinePhone keyboard case. (Image source: PINE64)

PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition: Linux-based smartphone launches for US$399 with the Rockchip RK3399S

PINE64 has started selling the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition, another Linux-based smartphone produced by the company. The Explorer Edition costs US$399 and comes with a Rockchip RK3399S, a 720p display and a 3,000 mAh battery, am...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2022 17:33

Astro Slide 5G front and back, folded handheld (Source: Planet Computers)

CES 2022 | Astro Slide, the first 5G smartphone with a full physical backlit keyboard is now up for pre-order (and on display in Las Vegas)

At the end of a successful Indiegogo campaign that raised almost one million Euros by early May 2020, the Astro Slide 5G was supposed to arrive in March 2021. Now, there are over 5,000 backers and 2.2 million Euros involved. The d...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 18:25

Review of the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34: Silent and long-lasting 14-inch laptop

Acer Swift 1: Well-priced 14-inch laptop with outstanding battery life

Acer’s 14-inch laptop scores some major points thanks to its great battery life, silent operation, keyboard backlight and matte IPS screen. The quad-core Pentium Silver N6000 performs about as well as a Skylake chip. Windows is no...

Sascha Mölck, 28 Dec 2021 18:00

War Thunder 2.13 ''Winged Lions'' update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" comes with more Israeli aircraft, new ships and tanks across all nations, and much more

Introduced yesterday, War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" is a major update that brings a wide range of Israeli aircraft (in Closed Beta stage for now, unfortunately) into the game, alongside quite a few new tanks, ships, locations, m...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2021 12:11

Laying the foundation for the upcoming 128-core processors (Image Source: AB Open)

SiFive demoes four-way RISC-V cluster for HPC applications

SiFive and AB Open present a rack-mount RISC-V cluster of four HiFive Unmatched motherboards, each integrating a Freedom U740 SoC. The rack also includes a PSU and fans, which are controlled via a HiFive1 Rev. B dev board.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Dec 2021 21:39

Vivaldi 5.0 comes with a revamped theme editor and theme sharing, translate panel, and more

While Vivaldi 5.0 for Android becomes the world's first mobile browser to introduce two-level tab stacks, as well as desktop-like Panels for tablets and Chromebooks, its desktop sibling comes with a fully reworked theme editor, th...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2021 12:35

The Huawei Qingyun L420 features an 8-core Kirin 9006C processor. (Image source: Huawei/ITHome - edited)

Huawei Qingyun L420 with 5 nm Kirin 9006C SoC turns up as the incoming successor to the ARM-based L410 laptop

The Huawei Qingyun L420 laptop with 5 nm Kirin 9006C chip has had its specifications leaked along with a couple of related images. The ARM-based device is clearly the incoming successor to the Qingyun L410 laptop that sported a Ki...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Dec 2021 21:39

Android 10 feeling snappy on an RV64 phone prototype (Image Source: Sipeed)

First RISC-V smartphones could launch in 2022

Sipeed recently tweeted a short video depicting its RISC-V RV64-powered smartphone prototype running Android 10. If all goes well, the Chinese company expects to release the first commercial models in 2022.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Nov 2021 17:26

Thunderbolt 4 device at an affordable price (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo releases the Tiger Lake-H-powered InfinityBook S17 - Gen6, its smallest 17-inch Linux laptop yet

The thin and light InfinityBook S17 - Gen6 is almost the size of a 15.6-inch laptop thanks to the slim-bezeled 17.3-inch FHD IPS display. It can be equipped with Intel's Core i5-11300H or Core i7-11370H Tiger Lake-H processors, up...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Nov 2021 10:00

Google Chrome 96 now available for all platforms

In a rather silent move, Google introduced Chrome 96 on all platforms. However, it looks like this new piece of code is all about under-the-hood changes. The update will roll out to all devices in the coming weeks and — at least f...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2021 16:09

BAT value in the last week, Brave Browser inks deal with Solana Labs (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Brave Browser joins forces with Solana Labs, blockchain integration coming next year

By joining forces with the fastest blockchain in the world, Brave Browser is planning to provide the best-in-class wallet features to its desktop and mobile browsers starting in the first half of 2022. However, the company will co...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2021 13:25

Microsoft Edge for Linux now available on Microsoft.com for download as a final product (Source: Own)

Microsoft Edge finally hits Linux properly

Almost a year after the release of the first public preview of Microsoft Edge for Linux, the Redmond giant has finally released the first stable version of this piece of code. This flavor comes in .deb and .rpm packages and is sup...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2021 23:51

Firefox 93 to Firefox 94 update notification (Source: Own)

Firefox 94 now available with Colorways, site isolation, and more

Today, Mozilla unleashed Firefox 94.0 for desktop users across all relevant platforms, but also for Android devices. The list of new features and noticeable enhancements includes Colorways, site isolation enabled by default, as we...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2021 18:03

War Thunder 9th anniversary Chinese tech tree discounts (Source: Own)

War Thunder turns 9

With only one year left until the anniversary of its first decade, War Thunder celebrates by offering 50 percent discounts on premium accounts, in-game vehicles, as well as on modifications, backup vehicles, and talismans. Obvious...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2021 22:05

War Thunder 2.11 ''Ground Breaking'' update now available October 28 2021 (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.11 "Ground Breaking" now available with a new nation, terramorphing mechanics, and much more

Dubbed "Ground Breaking" and released earlier today, War Thunder 2.11 brings a new tech tree into the game, although Israel only got two premium aircraft for now and no regular military hardware. However, the highlight of this upd...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2021 16:41

Juno updates the Nyx, Saturn and Neptune lineups. (Image Source: Juno)

Juno readies Intel Tiger Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000U Linux-based laptops

The refreshed Juno lineup includes the budget-oriented 15-inch Nyx models with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processors and integrated Vega 7 graphics, the Saturn mid-ranger with intel COre i7-11800H and RTX 3050 / 3050 Ti dGPU options, and t...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Oct 2021 19:35

USB4 feature highlights (Image Source: Cable Matters)

AMD DisplayPort Thunderbolt Tunneling driver already available in latest Linux kernel patches, USB4 support finally coming in early 2022

New Linux graphics kernel patches with USB4 DisplayPort Tunneling are now available from AMD. The tunneling feature allows the USB, DisplayPort and PCIe transfer protocols to operate simultaneously by sharing the available bandwid...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Oct 2021 13:14

The Pantera Pico PC goes to InDemand having made nearly 5000% of its crowdfunding goal

XDO Tech's Pantera Pico PC may be one of the best-known mini-PCs of recent days, thanks to its highly successful Kickstarter campaign. This crowdfunding drive has now closed, having raised "over 4800%" of its original its availabi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2021 16:21

Valve warns that all hell may break loose if you take apart your Steam Deck. (Image source: Valve)

Steam Deck teardown reveals the modularity of Valve's handheld console

Valve has disassembled the Steam Deck in a teardown video. However, the company hopes that the video will serve as a deterrent, rather than as a teardown guide. Nonetheless, replacing the machine's M.2 2230 looks relatively simple...

Alex Alderson, 07 Oct 2021 15:32

The Oryx Pro comes with a MUX switch, so it can unleash the full power of the dGPU. (Image Source: System76)

System76 readies high-end Oryx Pro Linux laptops with Tiger Lake-H processor and Nvidia RTX dGPU options

The new Oryx Pro laptops are powered by the Intel Core i7-11800H processor that can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. On the graphics side, we find the RTX 3070 and 3080 Max-...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Oct 2021 17:58

BlueStacks X is a new cloud-based service for Android gaming. (Image via BlueStacks X)

You can play Android games on almost any device via BlueStacks X

Some Android games can now be played on any device capable of running a modern web browser. BlueStacks X, a cloud-focused variant of the popular Android emulator, can play compatible Android titles without the need for installing ...

Sam Medley, 01 Oct 2021 05:05

Older AMD GPUs can soon support raytracing on Linux with a free to download open source driver (Image: AMD)

Older AMD GPUs get raytracing support on Linux via open source driver

Thanks to a very productive community that is working diligently on an open source driver for the alternative operating system Linux, older AMD graphics cards are about to receive raytracing support in the near future.

Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 22:40

Valve answers the burning questions. (Image Source: Valve)

Valve reveals more Steam Deck features in updated FAQ

Notable features include non-Steam game compatibility for Proton, ext4 and exFAT file system support for the SD cards, user-accessible BIOS with multi-boot option along with SD card OS boot, plus PC game controller mode through Re...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2021 15:57

Vivaldi 4.2 in-browser private translation in action (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

Available for both desktop and mobile users, Vivaldi 4.2 includes a few interesting new features and improvements, such as the ability to translate text on a web page privately, URL sharing via QR codes, scrollable web panel butto...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2021 10:17

War Thunder 2.9 ''Direct Hit'' update now available with multiple changes in tow (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.9 ''Direct Hit'' arrives with two new maps, NVIDIA DLSS 2.2, new military hardware, and more

Labeled 2.9 “Direct Hit” and released earlier today, the latest update to War Thunder sports a rich collection of new aircraft, ships, armored vehicles, and more. Its highlights include the MiG-27M (also the first aircraft in the ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2021 15:59

The refreshed Pangolin models integrate AMD's Ryzen 5000U Lucienne processors. (Image Source: System76)

The System76 Pangolin Linux laptops now come with Ryzen 5000U APU options

The Linux-based Pangolin refreshes come with the Lucienne R5 5500U and R7 5700U APUs integrating Zen 2 cores. Other features include a 15.7-inch FHD display, up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6 and a Gb...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2021 22:17

Vivaldi 4.1 tab stacks style options (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.1 now available with accordion style stacks, user definable command chains, and more

Only available for desktop users for now, Vivaldi 4.1 brings a new way of managing open web pages, namely accordion tabs, as well as command chains. Now, opening a few websites and tiling can be done in a single operation, but mor...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2021 15:45

Double milestone for the RISC-V community, (Image Source: René Rebe)

Computer scientist showcases world's first RISC-V-based Linux PC coupled with an AMD RX 6700 XT GPU

René Rebe managed to patch the Linux kernel to support the RISC-V processor along with the AMD RX 6700 XT card in around 10 hours. The GPU is not exactly fully functional, as it cannot yet run games, but it can render the GUI, 3D ...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2021 00:37

Premium Macbook feel(Image Source: Slimbook)

Slimbook launches light and thin 14-inch Executive laptop with 3K 16:10 90 Hz display and Intel Tiger Lake-U processor

The new Executive model from Slimbook weighs 2.2 lbs (1 kg) and packs premium features like a 16:10 screen with 3K resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate plus an Intel Tiger Lake-U i7-1165G7 processor. It also includes a Thunderbolt 4...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jun 2021 18:03

The JingPad A1 has a large AMOLED display and runs Linux. (Image source: Jingling)

JingPad A1: Linux-based tablet with an AMOLED display blows through its Indiegogo campaign goal

The JingPad A1 has smashed through its funding target on Indiegogo, where it is currently available to back. The tablet is the first running Linux and comes with an AMOLED display, along with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 20:54

The Atari VCS is finally available to purchase after painful gestation period. (Image: Atari)

Atari VCS console-PC hybrid finally available for purchase three years after first being announced

The Atari VCS hybrid console-PC is finally available to purchase some 3 years after originally being launched. The device features classic retro Atari looks and can play classic Atari games and also function as a desktop PC.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jun 2021 13:59

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with major beta features: Email, Calendar, Feed Reader (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with integrated email client and feed reader, calendar, and more

The jump from version number 3.8 to 4.0 comes with a few massive changes for Vivaldi users, starting with the three features still in Beta status: Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader. This update also intros Vivaldi Translate, three i...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2021 17:02

Linux / Unix

Lamba and Razer announce the Tensorbook, a powerful and sleek new laptop designed for machine learning

ASUS Tinker Edge R: Raspberry Pi competitor with an NPU and an RK3399 Pro SoC launches

War Thunder 2.15 "Wind of Change" arrives with new graphic features, ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft

PrimeBook Circular: Prime Computer reveals Framework Laptop alternative with a 13.9-inch display and modular components

Spectre-v2 mitigation wreaks havoc on the performance of some Intel CPUs as AMD chips come out largely unscathed

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

MWC 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3: First 90 Hz OLED panel for the ThinkPad T series

Android 13 DP1 on Google Pixel 6 allows running full Windows 11 and Doom in a VM with near-native performance

Windows 11 no longer the fastest OS for Alder Lake: Linux 5.16 on Core i9-12900K emerges winner in most benchmarks

Jingling reduces the JingPad A1 tablet by 45% following bootloader unlock and Android ROM source code publication

System76 refreshes Kudu Linux-based laptops with Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU

Valve announces Steam Deck launch, review embargo end and initial shipment dates

Humble Choice drops Mac and Linux platforms

PineNote: Linux-based eReader with a digitizer from PINE64 is now available for US$399

Telegram could be banned all over the European Union

PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition: Linux-based smartphone launches for US$399 with the Rockchip RK3399S

CES 2022 | Astro Slide, the first 5G smartphone with a full physical backlit keyboard is now up for pre-order (and on display in Las Vegas)

Acer Swift 1: Well-priced 14-inch laptop with outstanding battery life

82% Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 Review: Silent, long-lasting 14-inch laptop

War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" comes with more Israeli aircraft, new ships and tanks across all nations, and much more

SiFive demoes four-way RISC-V cluster for HPC applications

Vivaldi 5.0 comes with a revamped theme editor and theme sharing, translate panel, and more

Huawei Qingyun L420 with 5 nm Kirin 9006C SoC turns up as the incoming successor to the ARM-based L410 laptop

First RISC-V smartphones could launch in 2022

Tuxedo releases the Tiger Lake-H-powered InfinityBook S17 - Gen6, its smallest 17-inch Linux laptop yet

Google Chrome 96 now available for all platforms

Brave Browser joins forces with Solana Labs, blockchain integration coming next year

Microsoft Edge finally hits Linux properly

Firefox 94 now available with Colorways, site isolation, and more

War Thunder turns 9

War Thunder 2.11 "Ground Breaking" now available with a new nation, terramorphing mechanics, and much more

Juno readies Intel Tiger Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000U Linux-based laptops

AMD DisplayPort Thunderbolt Tunneling driver already available in latest Linux kernel patches, USB4 support finally coming in early 2022

The Pantera Pico PC goes to InDemand having made nearly 5000% of its crowdfunding goal

Steam Deck teardown reveals the modularity of Valve's handheld console

System76 readies high-end Oryx Pro Linux laptops with Tiger Lake-H processor and Nvidia RTX dGPU options

You can play Android games on almost any device via BlueStacks X

Older AMD GPUs get raytracing support on Linux via open source driver

Valve reveals more Steam Deck features in updated FAQ

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

War Thunder 2.9 ''Direct Hit'' arrives with two new maps, NVIDIA DLSS 2.2, new military hardware, and more

Elecrow CrowPi 2 electronics learning laptop hands-on: Raspberry Pi 4 laptop for students

The System76 Pangolin Linux laptops now come with Ryzen 5000U APU options

Elecrow CrowPi Raspberry Pi educational kit hands-on

Vivaldi 4.1 now available with accordion style stacks, user definable command chains, and more

Computer scientist showcases world's first RISC-V-based Linux PC coupled with an AMD RX 6700 XT GPU

Slimbook launches light and thin 14-inch Executive laptop with 3K 16:10 90 Hz display and Intel Tiger Lake-U processor

JingPad A1: Linux-based tablet with an AMOLED display blows through its Indiegogo campaign goal

Atari VCS console-PC hybrid finally available for purchase three years after first being announced

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with integrated email client and feed reader, calendar, and more

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