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The Intel Core i7-11700K has been put up for sale on a German e-commerce website

The Intel Core i7-11700K is up for sale on German retailer's website for an eye-watering price

German e-commerce website Mindfactory.de appears to have jumped the gun a little and listed the upcoming Intel Core i7-11700K processor for sale. Its price tag of €469 puts it on the more expensive end of the spectrum. Intel will ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:56:00 +0100

The Intel Core i9-11900K was pitted against the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. (Image source: @ryanshrout - edited)

Intel teases i9-11900K's +11% lead over AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in PCMark 10 benchmark and a new CPU-Z run confirms the Rocket Lake chip's position as a single-core sovereign

Intel has shared a PCMark 10 storage performance benchmark result for the i9-11900K that shows the upcoming Rocket Lake-S chip ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by +11%. Additionally, a new CPU-Z result for the Intel Core i9-11900K h...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:58:00 +0100

The original poster is asking for the equivalent of over US$1,000 per RTX 3060 card. (Image source: Onliner - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards appear on Belarusian online marketplace before official launch for the equivalent of over US$1,000 each

Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 cards have appeared for sale on a Belarusian online marketplace days before the boards are officially launched. The asking price for the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle OC cards is 2,800 Belarusian ru...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:41:00 +0100

The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and ...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:36:00 +0100

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such a...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:15:00 +0100

The ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards are hooked up seemingly ready for crypto mining. (Image source:@ZOTAC_USA)

Updated | ZOTAC antagonizes an army of gamers as it promotes a parade of Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards as ready for crypto mining duties

The Hong Kong-based video card maker ZOTAC has uploaded an image on Twitter that has already been met by considerable ire from gamers. The picture shows a lineup of White Edition GeForce RTX 30 Series cards that look like they are...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:59:00 +0100

The Intel Alder Lake-S chip seemingly crashed and burned on UserBenchmark...but there are likely reasons behind the fail. (Image source: Intel/sdevil - edited)

Intel Alder Lake-S sample crashes and burns on UserBenchmark with a 0.8 GHz clock and puny bench but AMD fans shouldn't celebrate just yet

An Intel Alder Lake-S processor has been spotted being tested on UserBenchmark, where it recorded an average boost rate of 0.8 GHz and was awarded with a 24.9% average bench. But before AMD fans start celebrating the untimely demi...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:33:00 +0100

The Pro1-X campaign generated over US$1 million in crowdfunding. (Image source: XDA Developers)

XDA Developers and Fxtec smartphone goes belly up as switch from the Snapdragon 835 to the Snapdragon 662 causing a six-month shipment delay

The Pro1-X by F(x)tec and XDA Developers was supposed to arrive next month and with a Snapdragon 835 SoC. However, supply problems have pushed the device's estimated delivery date to August 2021 and forced F(x)tec to use the Snapd...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0100

Even though the iPhone 12 Mini hasn't sold well, Apple may still launch an iPhone 13 Mini. (Image via Apple)

Apple iPhone 13 Mini still on the table despite lagging sales of iPhone 12 Mini

Despite low sales of the iPhone 12 Mini, sources have told noted tipster Jon Prosser that Apple will launch an iPhone 13 Mini. According to these sources, the main reason the iPhone 12 Mini floundered was the success of the iPhone...

Sam Medley, Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:57:00 +0100

Apparently, some of the money made from PS5 scalping goes to charity. (Image source: VGC/Similar png - edited)

PS5 scalpers "just try and help others" and "do a lot for charity" as UK politician calls for a scalping ban

PlayStation 5 scalpers have made a misjudged effort in regard to changing the gaming public’s overwhelmingly negative opinion of their activities. Those involved with PS5 scalping have claimed that the bad press surrounding them i...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:28:00 +0100

The MIUI 12.5 Global ROM measurements were taken from a Xiaomi Mi 10 running on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

The Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones utilizing the Global ROM has been found to offer fewer features and lower system optimization figures than the MIUI 12.5 China ROM. One particular memory-related optimization ha...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:30:00 +0100

CD Projekt Red hacked; source codes of Cyberpunk 2077 and an unreleased version of The Witcher 3 supposedly stolen

CDPR may well be busy fixing Cyberpunk 2077, but it now claims an unidentified hacker has compromised its servers. Apparently, the hacker lifted source codes to CDPR's games, including those of Cyberpunk 2077 and an unreleased edi...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:25:00 +0100

The Razr 5G has worse software support than some LG smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Do not buy the Motorola Razr 5G if you want regular software updates

The Razr 5G may combine nostalgia with a compelling design, but Motorola is letting it down with awful software support. With a vague promise of Android 11 at some point this year and six-month-old security patches, the Razr 5G is...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:48:00 +0100

Terraria will not be coming to Stadia anymore. (Image via Wikipedia)

Terraria co-creator scoffs at Stadia, cancels port after getting locked out of Google accounts

Andrew Spinks, a co-creator of the popular platformer Terraria, took to Twitter today to blast Google for failing to provide help with his locked Google accounts. Spinks' YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and other Google services have been ...

Sam Medley, Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:01:00 +0100

Intel has been targeting the Apple M1 chip in a series of slides to promote Intel Evo-badged laptops. (Image source: Intel/Applesutra - edited)

Apple M1 vs Intel i7: Cherry-picked benchmarks and shifting Tiger Lake SKUs leave Intel looking revolutionary rather than evolutionary

Slides from Intel have been published revealing numerous benchmark and usage comparisons between the ARM-based Apple M1 chip and Core i7 representatives of the Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake series. The choice of benchmarks and some su...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:45:00 +0100

Both the Redmi K30 Ultra (L) and Redmi 10X 5G (R) have been affected by Xiaomi blocking GMS. (Image source: Xiaomi/Notebookcheck - edited)

Updated | Xiaomi uses MIUI 12.5 update to start blocking Google Mobile Services installation on China ROM smartphones

Reports out of China have stated that Xiaomi has started blocking the installation of Google Mobile Services (GMS) from some of its smartphones that operate with the China ROM firmware. Previously, users in China had been able to ...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:29:00 +0100

Apple has been using unfair tactics to sell iPhones in South Korea. (Source: Apple)

Apple agrees to pay South Korea US$89 million to end a legal dispute with the country

Apple has accepted a ruling from South Korea's national Fair Trade Commission that it has abused its dominance of the smartphone market in that country to skew conditions in its favor when it came to selling and supporting iPhones...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:02:00 +0100

Best avoid using mods and custom saves in Cyberpunk 2077 for the time being. (Image source: CDPR)

Cyberpunk 2077 security vulnerability exposed that leaves PCs open to malicious code; CDPR promises a quick turnaround for a fix

People have discovered a new issue affecting Cyberpunk 2077, and it is one that could allow the execution of malicious code on your PC. CDPR blames external DLLs and claims that it will fix the problem soon. However, people appare...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:49:00 +0100

A fire in an NZXT H1 case could lead to a severely damaged GPU or worse. (Image source: NZXT/Gamers Nexus)

Updated | Sparks fly as NZXT H1 PCIe riser cable screw fire hazard and insufficient workaround solution are exposed

The NZXT H1 case has come under very close scrutiny from the team at Gamers Nexus in two recent videos. It appears a fault with the PCIe riser involving conductive metal screws, an unplated PCB through hole, and an exposed 12 V pl...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:21:00 +0100

PS5 restock attracted a crowd in Japan but the Switch is still the sales champion. (Image source: @AJapaneseDream/WorldGrain/Nintendo)

PS5 restock ruckus results in disappointment and Nintendo Switch weekly sales figures in Japan hit over 1,000 times more than those of the Xbox Series X|S

A PlayStation 5 restock and sale in a Tokyo retailer has ended in disappointment for many as crowd disturbance forced police to shut down the event. Sales figures for the PS5 in Japan have been reported at being over 44 times grea...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:04:00 +0100

The version of Control for the Xbox Series S (and PS5/XSX) will be launched on February 2. (Image source: 505/Microsoft - edited)

Xbox Series S console increasingly seen as a next-gen hurdle for game developers as Control Ultimate Edition's boosts for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are posted

The Xbox Series S console has been criticized by game developers due to its restrictive configuration. Memory and resolution limitations in comparison to the Xbox Series X have been highlighted, just as the next-gen enhancements f...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:01:00 +0100

The AYA NEO will be priced at US$699 for early bird backers. (Image source: @AYA_device)

Ryzen 4500U-powered AYA NEO Founder edition suffers a similar fate to that of the Smach Z as release date postponement is announced

The AYA NEO Founder edition handheld console has had its release date postponed until March 10. The development process has been hit by some issues, leaving the AYA NEO portable in a situation that eerily echoes the apparent demis...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:28:00 +0100

The Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e all feature AMOLED screens. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung halts Android 11 One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 due to possible bug issues

It has been reported that Samsung has had to pause the rollout for the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series. The reasons for the halt have yet to be divulged but it’s likely bugs have been discovered. The Samsung...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0100

Apple's M1 is an ARM-based chip that was launched in November 2020. (Image source: Apple)

Amazing Apple M1X Geekbench multi-core result more likely produced by an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X rather than a rumored 20-core Cupertino beast

An image taken from an alleged Geekbench run for a MacBook Pro18,1 system has supposedly revealed the multi-core power of the rumored Apple M1X chip. The score of 18,520 is over 140% higher than our results with an 8-core Apple M1...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:58:00 +0100

Apple M1 processor used in the latest Macs, plagued by a Fast User Switching bug

Some Apple M1 Macs are affected by a Fast User Switching bug

The owners of various Macs that use the Apple M1 processor are reporting a bug that involves a rather random activation of the screensaver that also locks out the user. The problem seems to occur on Big Sur macOS 11.x and it looks...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:42:00 +0100

The Mate 20 X is no longer an update priority for Huawei. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei delists the Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro from its security update schedule

Embattled smartphone makers Huawei has now removed the Mate 20 series from its security update schedule, in a move that mirrors what happened with the Mate 10 series a year ago. The phones include the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:48:00 +0100

WhatsApp has been losing users to Signal and Telegram because of privacy concerns. (Image source: CatalystIndependent/Stick - edited)

WhatsApp scrambles to stem the flow of users moving to rivals Signal and Telegram as millions protest against controversial privacy policy

WhatsApp has taken to social media channels to try to allay deep concerns that users have been voicing about data sharing and privacy. The company has decided to extend the deadline for its terms update acceptance from February 8 ...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:32:00 +0100

The ESCOBAR GOLD 11 PRO was the last smartphone that Escobar Inc sold. (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Escobar Inc goes dark after its flurry of smartphone scams

Escobar Inc has gone dark, just two months after it claimed to be suing Klarna for withholding funds from its smartphone sales. The company may be planning to release another device, but it has removed practically all evidence tha...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:10:00 +0100

The Spectrum monitor we received for review was a mess, if we are being kind. (Image source: Eve)

Eve delays the release of its Spectrum monitors by between 2 and 6 months

Eve has delayed the release of its Spectrum monitors in what is the least shocking news of 2021, and probably 2020. The company had originally planned to begin shipping its latest product on February 26, but now will not until Apr...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:10:00 +0100

The Galaxy S21 series will launch as three variants tomorrow. (Image source: WinFuture)

Leaked Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra marketing images confirm that Samsung continues to shoot itself in the foot over Apple jibes

Samsung sought to ridicule Apple for removing the charger and earbuds from the iPhone 12 series, with the American company citing environmental reasons for the omission of the accessories. Now, leaked marketing renders of the Gala...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:17:00 +0100

The Mi Band 5 apparently exploded while being charged. (Image source: Michele Costa)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allegedly does a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and explodes while charging

An owner of a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has taken to Reddit to report about the gadget exploding while it was being charged. Apparently, it was the global version of the Mi Band 5 wearable and was not a copy or mishandled i...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:08:00 +0100

Cyberpunk 2077 player count on Steam between launch and January 4, 2021 (Source: GitHyp)

Cyberpunk 2077 is taking a dive on Steam

After a great debut that has managed to bring in over 1 million concurrent users, Cyberpunk 2077 has already dropped to less than quarter of that. This happened with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well, but after three months. Unfort...

Codrut Nistor, Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:19:00 +0100

These Asus AIB graphics cards have already been updated with the new higher prices. (Image source: Asus - edited)

Asus hikes prices for its graphics cards and motherboards: Already costly ROG Strix Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 White OC Edition Gaming goes from US$1,849.99 to US$2,109.99

Asus has revealed that a wide range of its premium graphics cards and motherboards have had their prices increased. For example, the Asus ROG Strix Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 White OC Edition Gaming card now costs over US$2,100, and ...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:39:00 +0100

Likely fake Pixel 5a live images show 6 GB + 128 GB configuration. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Google Pixel 5a live images leaked but there is something distinctly fishy about them

Supposed Google Pixel 5a live images have been leaked online. Four photos of the smartphone reveal a few interesting tidbits about the rumored device; however, there is something fishy about the real-life pictures. It has been sug...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:09:00 +0100

Intel has done surprisingly well in the latest Steam survey but there may be an underlying issue involved. (Image source: The Week)

Intel knocks AMD for six in latest Steam survey but there seems to be some issue with the data readings

The Steam hardware and software survey for December 2020 has thrown up a surprising result in regard to processor usage. According to the currently published data table, Intel has snatched over 2% of the Windows share back from AM...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:12:00 +0100

That awkward moment when a Core i5-1135G7 can outperform the more expensive Core i7-1165G7

If you plan on buying a new 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake laptop, then you might want to keep in mind that the cheaper Core i5-1135G7 can actually match or outperform a handful of Core i7-1165G7 laptops in raw CPU performance.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 03 Jan 2021 03:13:00 +0100

Older GPU-Z versions have been reporting incorrect Tiger Lake Iris Xe values

Version 2.36.0 fixes the issue, but it wasn't released until weeks after we had our hands on the first Tiger Lake retail laptops. Be sure to update to the latest version or else the number of EUs and potentially fillrate speeds ma...

Allen Ngo, Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:24:00 +0100

Shooting the moon without artifacts is apparently impossible with the Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro camera faces serious problems and looks like a hardware issue

Although in many scenarios the main camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro delivers at least good results, disaster often strikes when facing various light sources such as the sun and the moon, but not limited to them. In these cases, th...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:02:00 +0100

Redmi Note 8 Pro users with the EU ROM should be wary of the latest MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Amazon/Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro owners report serious boot loop issues caused by latest MIUI 12 update

Owners of the popular Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone from Xiaomi have started reporting serious problems with the latest MIUI 12 update, which has caused a boot loop issue for some. The glitch is currently associated with Europe mode...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 27 Dec 2020 01:07:00 +0100

You can now get a refund for Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox. (Source: Microsoft)

Cyberpunk 2077: Microsoft confirms it will refund digital purchases as CD Projekt Red faces possible legal action

Microsoft has stated that it is in the process of reimbursing customers unhappy with the performance of their digital Cyberpunk 2077 copies on its consoles. Meanwhile, investors are reportedly mulling a class-action lawsuit agains...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:23:00 +0100

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is capable of 5G connections. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mexican telecoms provider Telcel accused of physically blocking Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro dual-SIM tray with glue and plastic insert

A Mexican telecommunications company called Telcel has been accused of unethical practices in regard to blocking the dual-SIM capability of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. A user has claimed that the provider used glue and a plastic insert...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:01:00 +0100

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has been a favorite target for scalpers. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series scalping generates over US$22 million in sales via eBay as AMD's Big Navi GPUs and Zen 3 CPUs also fall victim to profiteering

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 series, and the AMD Ryzen 5000 range have all fallen victim to scalping activities, with an analysis report detailing just how much profit scalpers are making from these new...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:41:00 +0100

PS5 console buyers using scalpers have paid way over the MSRP for the console. (Image source: Sony/Michael Driscoll - edited)

PlayStation 5 scalpers made more than US$19 million profit on the console via eBay with the PS5 Digital Edition reaching over 350% MSRP

PlayStation 5 scalpers have made over US$34 million in sales via eBay resulting in profits of over US$19 million according to research carried out by a data engineer. The Digital Edition of the PS5 has been particularly exploited ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:56:00 +0100

The price tag for the upcoming RX 6900 XT variant from Gigabyte will also likely be an eye-opener. (Image source: Gigabyte/VideoCardz)

Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 series prices are a big oof for gamers compared to AMD's MSRPs: US$250 more for an RX 6800 XT-based AORUS Master variant

Gigabyte has just held a launch event for its AORUS brand of products where the prices for its AMD Radeon RX 6800 Series-based boards were revealed. Unfortunately for gamers, there seems to be a high premium between Gigabyte’s pri...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:35:00 +0100

Cyberpunk 2077 has received a lot of negative reviews from last-gen console players. (Image Source: Cyberpunk)

CD Projekt Red apologizes and offers to refund Cyberpunk 2077 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; last-gen consoles will still have limitations despite new incoming patches

CDPR has apologized for Cyberpunk 2077's lackluster performance on last-gen consoles such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and said that new patches are forthcoming to fix a majority of reported issues. The company is also offeri...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:46:00 +0100

It may be worth giving Cyberpunk 2077 a miss on original last-generation consoles. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed to fluctuate between 900p and 720p on the PlayStation 4 as thousands of negative reviews roll in

The PlayStation 4 can only manage up to 900p in Cyberpunk 2077, Digital Foundry has discovered. The last-generation console mainly slums it in 720p though, and often at below 20 FPS. Expectedly, people have been leaving negative r...

Alex Alderson, Sat, 12 Dec 2020 23:19:00 +0100

CD Projekt Red has suffered a massive stock drop over the past week. (Image via CD Projekt Red w/ edits)

CD Projekt Red loses 29% in stock value during Cyberpunk 2077 launch

Despite an overall strong launch of the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has lost almost a third of its stock price over the past week. While Cyberpunk 2077 has largely been a financial and critical success, conce...

Sam Medley, Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:35:00 +0100

Nintendo has witnessed impressive sales figures for the Switch while PS5 and XSX supply is problematic. (Image source: Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft - edited)

PlayStation 5 stock issues leave Nintendo enjoying massive Switch sales in Japan while the Xbox Series X/S starts floundering

Estimated console hardware sales in Japan for the week Nov 30-Dec 6 have revealed how stock shortages for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have greatly impacted sales in that country. Nintendo has been reaping the reward...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:08:00 +0100

Gamers are not happy about Gamespot's baffling review of Cyberpunk 2077

The video continues to be massively downvoted for the reviewer's unpopular comments about the game world and her seeming disinterest in many of the games periphery activities.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:50:00 +0100

A Brazilian certification agency has seemingly confirmed the fate of the charging brick for the Galaxy S21 series. (Image source: xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Brazilian certification agency delivers a damning confirmation about the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra

Samsung may have mocked Apple for removing chargers from its iPhones, but now it seems that the South Korean company has followed suit. The move may not apply to all regions, but many Galaxy S21 handsets will come with almost no a...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:36:00 +0100

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