Ah Spring, thank goodness it’s arrived! But it’s not only mother nature turning up the heat – eBay has produced a scorching deal for its members by discounting one of the best headphones on the market (the Sony WH-1000XM3) by a whopping 21%.
Previously, these impressive cans were ranked number 1 in our best headphones for 2020 roundup (now surpassed by Sony’s newest iteration, the WH-1000XM4). Even though these aren’t the latest headphones from Sony, they’re still darn good.
The WH-1000XM3 is a high achiever that ticks all the boxes, scoring an A+ in audio, clarity, bass, battery life and noise cancellation. The real show stopper is the WH-1000XM3’s ability to automatically adjust its noise-cancelling profile in correlation to the ambient sound levels of your surroundings – making these cans undeniably exceptional.
In addition to impeccable noise-cancellation, the battery life of Sony’s WH-1000XM3 is also one of our favourite features. With 30-hours of life when fully charged, you won’t have to worry about your best beats suddenly stopping during a workout or your travel home. It also has a quick charge mode that allows you to get around five hours of playback from only 10 minutes of charging – a perfect little boost if you're on a tight schedule.
With all the features that the Sony WH-1000XM3 has to offer at an affordable price of only AU$308, it's hard to pass up this bargain if you’re in the market for a top-of-the-range headset.
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The Samsung M series devices in the past couple of years have been one of the best mid-range to premium devices in the sub Rs 20,000 segment. The series has played an instrumental part in bringing Samsung’s overall numbers up and staying in the top 5 smartphone makers in India.
Soon, the company will be launching the Galaxy M51 in India. With this launch, Samsung will be moving a step ahead in the price ladder and we expect it to be slightly more specced and priced above the Galaxy M31 series.
The Samsung Galaxy M30 and M31 series are extremely popular in India and the company added a new device called the Galaxy M31s. The key highlight of the series is the massive battery and the AMOLED screen, which is a great combo for the masses. With the upcoming Galaxy M51 device, Samsung will try and replicate the same success they’ve enjoyed with the M30/M31 series but with a slightly more premium price.
Just ahead of the India launch, the device was announced in Germany and now, we have all the specs as per the German Samsung site.
Cut to the chase
What is it? A new mid-ranger by Samsung
When will it come? September 10
What price? Under Rs 30,000
Samsung Galaxy M51 expected price and launch date in India
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The device is in the news for a long time now. First, the device was expected to launch in the month of June and then, due to the production issues, the launch was pushed ahead and now, it looks like Samsung is finally ready to unveil the Galaxy M51 in India. We are expecting the launch of the device in September first half.
As far as the pricing is concerned, the device is expected to sit above the Galaxy M31s line-up, which means the price of the base variant of the Galaxy M51 might start around Rs 25,000 and go all the way up to Rs 30,000. Since the devices are most likely ‘made in India’, we can expect some aggressive pricing. With this price point, Samsung will take on the likes of OnePlus Nord, Realme X3 series, and Redmi K20 Pro.
In Germany, the device is available for pre-order at € 360 which is around Rs 31,400. The Samsung Galaxy M51 will be available on Amazon, just like the other M series devices. The Samsung Galaxy M51 will launch in India on September 10.
Design and Display
The Samsung M series has followed the same design language over the years with a polycarbonate body and different colours including a couple of gradient finishes on the back. With the Galaxy M51, you get a similar design language. It comes with a glossy back and is available in two colour options Black and White.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 packs in a 6.67-inch display. It is a Super AMOLED screen with Infinity-O panel which means there is a centred punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The refresh rate here is set at 60Hz, although we’d have liked to see a Samsung device with 90Hz in the mid-range segment.
According to previous reports, the device will have a resolution of 2,340 by 1,080 pixels. It is said to have a pixel density of 386ppi and 420 nits brightness, which is similar to the Galaxy M31s. Further, the device is said to come with 8.5mm thickness and weight of around 213 grams.
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Performance
Performance is one thing that the M series always had issues with. Samsung was opting for its own Exynos SoC or going for under-powered/outdated chipsets from Qualcomm. They both resulted in a slow performance which affected the user experience.
In Germany, the Galaxy M51 is available in one configuration, 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal with microSD card slot for additional storage. However, in addition to the variant, in India, we can expect the device to come with 8GB RAM. There is also the Samsung Knox security feature that's built-in to the handset.
There is still no clarity on the chipset of the Galaxy M51 even though the device is launched in Germany. The site only mentioned "Octa-core" and nothing more. The chipset inside still remains a mystery here. It could be Snapdragon 730/730G chipset or the in-house Exynos SoC.
The Galaxy M51 comes with a quad-camera set-up with a 64MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture. The primary camera is followed by a 12MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, the phone is said to feature a 32MP shooter. The camera specs are pretty much similar to the Galaxy M31s here.
It also comes with a bunch of shooting modes such as Live focus, background blur for selfies, and more.
Battery and charging
Battey capacity and battery life have always been a plus point for the M series. With the Galaxy M51, Samsung is taking that to the next level. The Galaxy M51 features a massive 7,000mAh battery. This is a jump for M series standard 6,000mAh capacity. On the charging front, the device comes with support for 25W fast charging technology via Type-C interface.
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Everything else
Apart from the above-mentioned specs, the Galaxy M51 comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner along with face unlock feature. It runs on OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10.
Xiaomi, which opened its 3,000th Mi Store in India yesterday, seems to very gung-ho about the smartphones market rebounding in India. Smartphones sale that touched its nadir in April due to the strict lockdown is all set to majorly bounce back now that almost all curbs are lifted in many areas.
Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director, Xiaomi India, said the Indian smartphone market is set for a strong rebound, primarily driven by pent-up demand as well as new demand associated with online education.
In an interview to Economic Times, he said, Xiaomi's own production in India hasn’t reached its previous levels, and the company is still importing small quantities of phones from abroad.
"Eventually, the aim is to again go back to the same level as earlier, maybe even to a higher level. Of course, we keep facing challenges because sometime in some factory, there will be some COVID-19 patient and then shut down the line,sanitize. But despite all of those things, things have scaled up significantly," Manu Jain was quoted as saying.
Xiaomi is also planning to increasing its network of Mi Stores that bring to its kitty 15 per cent to its total business in the country. Yesterday, after launching its 3,000 store in India, the company said Mi Stores were now spread across an impressive 850 cities in India.
With 3,000 Mi Stores, Xiaomi has managed to generate employment for over 6,000 people across India. Mi Stores are tear down version of their flagship Mi Homes but built in such a way that it is suitable for Tier 2+ cities & towns in India.
Currently, in India Xiaomi has over 75 Mi Homes, 45+ Mi Studios, over 8,000 Mi Preferred Partners (offline stores) and 4000+ Large format Retail partners.
Chalo #Bulandshahr! चलो #बुलंदशहर!Our amazing #Retail #Team has been working hard for something special that we will share today at 12 noon. 🥳Today we will cross another major milestone in #India! It will happen in Bulandshahr, my home state. 😍#Xiaomi ❤️ #ChaloBulandshahr pic.twitter.com/ufcoLYCfMUAugust 31, 2020
Additionally, Mi.com still remains at the top as a single brand online smartphone channel with 44% market share as per Counterpoint research. During the lockdown, Xiaomi had also created its first omnichannel solution - Mi Commerce to blur online and offline boundaries.
"Offline business contributes to almost half of our business in India and 30 per cent of that comes from Mi Stores, Manu Jain said.
Aside from smartphones, Xiaomi claimed that there was a strong demand for smart TVs, laptops and beard trimmers. “There are only one or two other categories where demand has gone down but the biggest one where the demand has gone down is shoes because people are not stepping out, We sell it only on our own online channel,” Manu Jain added.
https://ift.tt/2nxrLmA One 5G has been announced in the US. It comes with the Snapdragon 765G SoC giving it 5G support, and a quad rear camera setup. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate screen.
https://ift.tt/2pe5qrT Nord is now receiving the OxygenOS 10.5.6 update in India and it brings the anticipated fix for the Bluetooth connection stability issue. Some users recently reported of facing Bluetooth issues where the phone automatically disconnects from the paired device after a few minutes.
https://ift.tt/154AwVo Galaxy M51 is set to launch in India on September 10, Amazon revealed through a microsite. The new development comes just a day after Samsung launched the Galaxy M51 as its latest Galaxy M-series phone in Germany.
The successor to the OnePlus 8 series is expected to launch in the coming weeks. While an official confirmation is yet to happen, some code digging might just have uncovered what the OnePlus 8T will look like.
OnePlus follows a bi-annual refresh cycle for its flagships. With the OnePlus 8 series having launched in April, their successors shouldn’t be too far now. Some minor leaks have given us a rough idea of what to expect, but details are still sparse. Taking a deeper dive into the code of the OnePlus 8’s Developer Preview 4 build shows references to the OnePlus 8T as well as possible images of what the upcoming phone could look like.
OnePlus today made the next version of the Developer Preview available for the OnePlus 8 series. With beta testers getting an early look at what Oxygen OS based on Android 11 could look like, one went a step ahead to see what else was cooking. Some of the new features include a new gaming toolbox for quick access to recent apps, Fnatic mode, screen recording and other minor settings. A couple of new shooting modes were also spotted, such as 8K video recording as well as a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio.
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Digging deeper into the settings.apk file revealed more. Under the res→drawable-xxhdpi folder, which has information that will be shown on the About Phone page, an image of a new phone was spotted — the OnePlus 8T. If this isn’t a generic placeholder, then the upcoming flagship will have a flat display with slimmer bezels and a slightly smaller punch-hole for the selfie camera.
Some other features that are currently in testing include support for RCS messaging, being able to hide silent notifications and a new accent colour for the status bar. These should become available when Android 11 rolls out.
There were earlier rumours that there will be no OnePlus 8T Pro this season; just the regular OnePlus 8T with improved internals and a new version of Android out-of-the-box. Expected upgrades include the Snapdragon 865 Plus, a higher resolution 64MP primary camera, 120Hz refresh rate and support for 65W fast charging. It remains to be seen how many of these pan out to be true. The official unveiling is likely to happen in October.
Poco X3 will be unveiled globally on September 7. The launch date was confirmed by Poco Global Twitter handle right after the announcement of the new Snapdragon 732G mid-range chipset.
The Poco X3 Global launch is set for September 7 at 8PM(GMT+8). The launch event will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and also MIUI community. The Poco X3 will be the successor to the Poco X2 which was launched in India back in February. The device will be called “Poco X3 NFC” and of course, it will pack in NFC.
Qualcomm confirmed that the 732G will debut on an upcoming smartphone from Poco. The name of the smartphone wasn’t disclosed, but it is expected to be on the Poco X3 which was recently leaked. Since Poco India’s spokesperson spoke at the announcement, we could be hopeful for the device to launch in India later.
Poco X3 specs
The Poco X3 is confirmed to come with a high refresh rate display and a 64MP camera. However, before things could go official, a fan site ruined Poco’s party by leaking the specs of the upcoming Poco X3.
According to the leaked specifications, the Poco X3 will have a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. It is said to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded within the power button.
It also appears to have a redesigned camera module. It is said to be a 64MP quad-camera array on the back and a 20MP selfie shooter on the front. The battery will be rated at 5,160mAH battery and will support 33W fast charging. On the inside, the device is expected to pack in the new Snapdragon 732G SoC which promises 15% faster GPU performance with slightly overclocked CPU compared to the Snapdragon 730G.
Social media giant Facebook has come out against proposed Australian media laws, issuing a statement today via its newsroom threatening to remove all instances of news appearing on its social media platforms in Australia if the country passes the recently drafted legislation.
Google has recently taken a similar stance against the draft law, targeting Australian internet users with warnings about claimed 'dangers' to Google services if the legislation is passed. Those alerts have appeared on the main Google search homepage, as well as across YouTube. The company also published a dedicated blog post on the matter.
Following Google's lead, Facebook has now made its own case, saying that the new regulation “misunderstands the dynamics of the internet” and that “assuming the draft code becomes law, [it] will reluctantly stop allowing publishers and people in Australia from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram”.
Facebook’s threat here is a fairly large deal for Australian citizens and potentially has wider reaching implications for the world, particularly in a climate where social media platforms are trying to portray themselves as a balanced source of current affairs.
A large part of the argument from both Facebook and Google is that they claim the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) – the consumer watchdog behind the proposed code – has misunderstood the relationship that news media has with social media, particularly that the former is helped by the latter, rather than the other way around.
This means that both tech companies are against the notion of needing to arbitrate the balance of the financial benefits received by both news media and social media.
Other changes proposed in the draft would include forcing both Google and Facebook to provide details about changes in their algorithms to news publishers, a point which both tech titans claim will provide unfair advantages to certain news outlets and therefore upset the country’s balance within the media landscape.
In both Google and Facebook’s posts, the companies do concede that they support the notion behind the draft law – to help support struggling news outlets – but the tech giants are unhappy with how the drafted code proposes to do so.
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The Apple Mac Pro got heads turning for a number of different reasons; it sports a design like no other, it's immensely powerful and even came with its own set of super expensive wheels.
At $51,399, it has 28 cores (courtesy of an Intel Xeon W-3275M CPU) and can accommodate up to 1.5TB DDR4 ECC memory, two Radeon Pro Vega II Duo (that’s four GPU and 128GB HBM2 memory) and an 8TB SSD.
However, there are machines out there capable of reaching the same heights at a much lower price point. So we asked Velocity Micro, one of the many niche workstation vendors on the market, to come up with an AMD Epyc-based workstation to match Apple’s finest.
The first issue we stumbled upon was the fact that the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo seems to be a Mac Pro exclusive. Then there’s the fact that Velocity Micro systems have a much longer lead time (four weeks) compared to Apple’s (as little as five business days).
But other than that, the ProMagix HD360A obliterates Apple’s top dog. Although it can go up to 128 cores, we configured our SKU with 32 (EPYC 7282), paired it with 1.5TB DDR4 ECC RAM and a pair of Geforce TITAN RTX (each with 24GB of memory).
Add in a Sabrent Rocket Q PCIe SSD, a pair of 10Gbps Ethernet network adaptors, a 850W EVGA PSU, a Supermicro H11DSi - all securely hosted in a VM flagship chassis - and you have a very capable machine that costs under $31,900. That's almost $20,000 less than the most expensive version of the Apple Mac Pro.
Bear in mind, though, that the cheapest Mac Pro SKU can be had for “only” $5,999.
The Nokia 5.3 is now available for purchase in India. The smartphone was launched recently in India alongside the three other phones by HMD Global.
The Nokia 5.3 is the company’s latest mid-range that will take on Realme 6i, Redmi Note 9, and the recently launched Moto G9. The device is now available on Amazon. It comes in two configurations 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM with 64GB internal storage. It is priced at Rs 13,999 Rs 15,499 respectively.
The Nokia 5.3 comes with a 6.55-inch HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio and TÜV Rheinland’s low blue light certification to protect your eyes. On the inside, the device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 665 CPU and is Adreno 610 GPU. It is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You also get micro SD card support up to 512GB.
On the camera front, the Nokia 5.3 comes with a rear-mounted quad-camera setup and the primary sensor is a 13MP shooter, a 5MP ultra-wide snapper offering a 118-degrees field of view, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the Nokia 5.3 comes with an 8MP shooter.
Powering the devices is a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging speeds via USB Type-C port. On the software front, the device runs on Android 10 and is also part of the Android One program. So, at least a couple of years of Android update is guaranteed along with regular security updates.
Other features of the device include a rear fingerprint scanner, dual nano-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Google Assistant Button, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and FM radio.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 will be unveiled in India next week. The Amazon teaser has confirmed the launch date of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy mid-range device.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 will be unveiled in India on September 10. The launch will be an online-only event and will start at 12 noon on September 10. This is one of the most anticipated Samsung mid-range devices. The device was recently unveiled in Germany which in turn revealed all the specification and features of the handset.
It comes with a glossy back and is available in two colour options Black and White. The Samsung Galaxy M51 packs in a 6.67-inch display. It is a Super AMOLED screen with Infinity-O panel which means there is a centred punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. It is most likely a Full HD+ screen with 2,340 by 1,080 pixels. Further, the device is said to come with 8.5mm thickness and weight of around 213 grams.
Although the German site didn’t confirm the chipset, the Amazon teaser has confirmed the Qualcomm chipset on the Galaxy M51. It could be Snapdragon 730/730G chipset, going by the previous leaks. In Germany, the Galaxy M51 is available in one configuration, 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot for additional storage. However, in addition to this variant, in India, we can expect the device to come with 8GB RAM. There is also the Samsung Knox security feature that's built-in to the handset.
The Galaxy M51 comes with a quad-camera set-up with a 64MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture. The primary camera is followed by a 12MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, the phone is said to feature a 32MP shooter. The camera specs are pretty much similar to the Galaxy M31s here.
The Galaxy M51 features a massive 7,000mAh battery. This is a jump for M series standard 6,000mAh capacity. On the charging front, the device comes with support for 25W fast charging technology via Type-C interface.
In Germany, the device is available for pre-order at € 360 which is around Rs 31,400. The Samsung Galaxy M51 will be available on Amazon, just like the other M series devices. The teaser for the same is already live on Amazon.in.
Sony's imaging department is seemingly keeping very busy, if the latest reports are to be believed.
According to Sony Alpha Rumors – a reliable source for Sony camera news – the company has a brand-new range of full-frame mirrorless cameras in the pipeline, with the first in the new series potentially being announced in September.
The rumors site claims it has reliable information from two sources who have "confirmed" the imminent arrival of a "C" series of "super compact" E mount full-framers, starting with a model dubbed "A7C".
As per the report, the A7C will have a body similar to Sony's compact APS-C mirrorless line – specifically the A6600 – but with the 24.2MP full-frame sensor of the A7 III under the hood, similar performance to the third-generation A7 camera, and will inherit the fully articulating rear LCD of the A7S III. It's also rumored to come with a pop-up electronic viewfinder found on some of Sony's compact Cyber-shot RX100 cameras.
Expensive mish-mash
Other leaked specifications for the rumored Sony A7C include a single SD card slot, USB-C in-camera battery charging, onboard Wi-Fi, and in-built mic and headphone jacks.
Sony is reportedly cashing in on the vlogging market with the new line-up, potentially providing its fans with alternatives to its recently launched ZV-1.
Unlike the ZV-1, which is an affordable camera at $749 (£699 / AU$1,299), Sony Alpha Rumors claims the A7C – supposedly an entry level model – will debut with a price tag of over $2,000 (possibly more than £1,500 / AU$2,700 in UK and Australia).
The report also claims a new line of compact lenses designated the "V" series is also being produced. Whether these are exclusively for the C series cameras is as yet unclear, but with an expected mid-September announcement, we'll find out soon enough.
The CDN provider Fastly has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Signal Sciences for $775m in cash and stock.
By acquiring the security monitoring and management company, Fastly will be able to bolster its existing security offerings to bring customers a unified edge security solution. At the same time though, the CDN provider will also combine its current solutions with Signal Sciences' technology to form its new security offering, Secure@Edge.
Secure@Edge will be a new modern, unified web application and API protection solution that will protect organizations that are looking to start or further their digital transformation efforts.
By combining content delivery and security, Fastly will ensure that businesses' websites don't go down and that browsers will be able to quickly download and deliver their content. Online companies often choose Fastly or even its competitor Cloudflare for this reason.
Signal Sciences acquisition
The Signal Sciences acquisition also supports Fastly's mission to provide simplified, secure and frictionless solutions at scale while providing organizations with a better alternative to the existing array of fragmented solutions needed to protect their web applications and APIs.
Co-founder and CEO of Signal Sciences, Andrew Peterson praised the deal in a press release, saying:
“Our mission has always been to secure web applications and APIs through a developer-first approach. Together with Fastly, we will be able to offer enhanced protection to a broader set of customers across multiple verticals and geographies. We are thrilled to be joining forces with Fastly, an ideal partner who shares our values, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to extending the DevOps movement into the realm of security.”
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Fastly will acquire Signal Sciences for $200m in cash and approximately $575m worth of Class A Common Stock. The CDN provider will also establish a retention pool of $50m worth of restricted stock units which will be given to Signal Sciences employees.
The acquisition is still subject to regulatory approval but both companies expect it to close in 2020.
Ereaders have been exploding in popularity lately – this surge of demand quite possibly steams from people stuck indoors wanting to fill the extra hours in their days with something move constructive than just binge-watching Netflix.
Reading is a fantastic hobby that expands your mind, deepens your knowledge and takes the lid off your imagination. What's even better is that the best ereaders around are currently being discounted by major retailers so you can grab yours without making a dent in your back pocket.
At the moment, the best device available for quality and price is Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite. Currently on sale for AU$179 through Amazon, this ereader is one of the more affordable options in the Kindle series, and the latest iteration is thinner and lighter than ever before.
The Paperwhite has a stunning 6-inch screen with a 300ppi resolution that makes the words sharp and clear, creating a better reading experience overall. It’s also packed with 8GB of storage and is Wi-Fi enabled so you can download books from the Kindle Store whenever you wish.
You’ll also be able to adjust the built-in light from white to warmer hues to reduce eye strain caused by blue light– a nifty feature, especially when you’re in the habit of reading before bed.
However, unlike the Oasis, the Paperwhites chassis hasn’t been designed for single-hand use, so that’s something to keep in mind when deciding what ereader to get.
That said, the Paperwhite does feature IPX8 waterproofing, and the battery will go weeks before you need to recharge – this combined with all of the above features, makes this ebook a perfect companion, whether at home or out-and-about.
If this sounds like the deal you’ve been looking for, don’t hesitate to grab yours today through Amazon and save a handy AU$20.
Grab Amazon’s mid-range ereader and get lost in the immersive world of reading for only AU$179. This nifty ereader is waterproof (so it’s safe from accidental bath incidents), has a glamorous 6-inch screen and is Wi-Fi enabled – everything you need in an ereader. Head to Amazon to secure your very own portable library today. View Deal
Following its recent appearance in an FCC filing, Google's long-rumored Android TV dongle, is now closer than ever to an official reveal thanks to a listing found within US retailer Home Depot's internal systems. And, if the listing's pricing is to be believed, it will be surprisingly affordable.
As reported by 9to5Google, the Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra successor will be priced at $49.99 (around £37 / AU$68), placing it right in the same ballpark as the Amazon TV Fire Stick 4K and the Roku Streaming Stick.
According to Home Depot's listing, which can still be viewed thanks to Google Cache, the streaming device will be called Sabrina as per previous rumors.
That said, it's worth noting that both the image and description included in Home Depot's now-removed Sabrina listing was that of the current Chromecast Ultra, and not of the expected Android TV-powered dongle with remote – this implies the listing is more of a placeholder than anything concrete.
Of course, there is some new information to be found within Home Depot's system, including the names of at least three expected colors for the device: Rock Candy, Como Blue and Summer Melon.
While Como Blue suggests a similar color to the Nest Mini's Sky variant, the other two color options could be just about anything. We won't know for sure until Google officially unveils its new streaming device, which should be sooner rather than later.
Qualcomm announced the next generation of chipsets to power mid-range gaming phones: the Snapdragon 732G, which could power the Google Pixel 5a and Xiaomi Mi Note 11.
That’s because the new chipset is replacing the Snapdragon 730G, which was introduced in mid-2019 and powers the Google Pixel 4a, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 family, and other mid-range phones. At least one phonemaker – POCO – has already affirmed in Qualcomm’s press release it will use the 732G in one of its future phones.
The improvements aren’t too significant from the Snapdragon 730G to the new 732G, but that’s not surprising in a year-old chipset: the core clock speed is upped from 2.2 GHz to 2.3 GHz, while the Adreno 618 GPU has 15% improved graphical rendering, according to the official press release.
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The Snapdragon 732G has an X15 LTE modem, which doesn’t have 5G connectivity. That sets a clear line between the cheaper mid-range phones powered by this chipset and (assumedly) each that’s numbered lower and the minimal 5G-capable chipset, the Snapdragon 765 and 765G.
It’s no surprise that we’ll continue to see 4G LTE-only phones as 5G infrastructure is built out, especially given the increase in price for 5G connectivity that we’ve seen in this year’s 5G phones. The question was: what’s the threshold dividing these two groups?
That answer seems to be the Snapdragon 765, and every chipset below it won’t be able to connect to 5G. That could change, of course, especially if the Qualcomm processors replacing the Snapdragon 675 (found in the TCL 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A70, and other phones) could offer 5G capability to budget and/or mid-range phones. But we’ll have to wait and see what Qualcomm offers.
Even large organizations often need help finding vulnerabilities in their software and services which is why many either start their own bug bounty programs or partner with the bug bounty platform HackerOne to do so.
Security researchers expect to be paid for their work and some have even become millionaires for finding critical vulnerabilities that could have serious repercussions for businesses if they were to be exposed online.
However, a security researcher who recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities to Slack, which could have allowed an attacker to take over a user's computer, only received $1,750 from the company valued at close to $20bn.
Security engineer Oskars Vegeris from Evolution Gaming privately shared extensive details on the vulnerabilities he discovered in a detailed write-up to Slack back in January of this year. If exploited, these bugs would have allowed an attacker to upload a file and share it with another Slack user or channel to take over a victim's computer.
Critical vulnerabilities
Vegeris provided further details on the vulnerabilities he discovered in a HackerOne report that was recently made public at his request, saying:
“With any in-app redirect - logic/open redirect, HTML or javascript injection it's possible to execute arbitrary code within Slack desktop apps. This report demonstrates a specifically crafted exploit consisting of an HTML injection, security control bypass and a RCE Javascript payload. This exploit was tested as working on the latest Slack for desktop (4.2, 4.3.2) versions (Mac/Windows/Linux).”
According to the report, Vegeris showed multiple ways in which Slack apps could be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution on a user's computer. He even went as far as to make a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit video show just how easy it would be for a hacker to exploit these bugs if they were left unpatched.
Vegeris himself wasn't happy for receiving just $1,750 for disclosing multiple bugs and neither was the rest of the security community. However, the payments he received were in line with rewards detailed on Slack's HackerOne page.
Chief security officer at Slack, Larkin Ryder has since apologized to Vegeris on the company's HackerOne page after a blog post was published detailing his work without credit, which has since been fixed, saying:
“I am writing to convey very sincere apologies for any oversight in crediting your work. We very much appreciate the time and effort you've invested in making Slack safer. While the security team didn't author this blog post and the author has no visibility to your work in H1, we should make the extra steps to ensure all who contributed to improvement efforts in this area are recognized. I will investigate making appropriate updates to our blog post. Brandon will followup to ensure those updates are to your satisfaction and to coordinate your disclosure request. Again, I am very sorry for any misstep on our part.”
You're not alone if you're wondering where to buy a Nintendo Switch. With stock shortages hitting retailers across the world, plenty of Nintendo fans are still waiting to get their hands on either the fully fledged console, or its handheld-only Lite version. That said, we're seeing the Nintendo Switch in stock a little more often right now, and with rumors of production starting back up again things might be a little more stable soon.
The reason these consoles keep selling out is obvious: a lot of people have been in lockdown over the past few months, and this is the best console to buy right now, given that the Xbox One and PS4 will be replaced this year. See our Nintendo Switch bundles and deals page for an around-the-clock update on how the console's supplies are doing, but below we'll pick out stock across the internet for your convenience. If you're just after a handheld, you'll find the latest Nintendo Switch Lite deals and sales available as well. We're also bringing you the best cheap Pro Controller prices as well so you can get the full experience.
Nintendo Switch stock alert US, UK & AU:
US: Nintendo Switch Neon | 3x games | Pro Controller:$519 at GameStop
US: Nintendo Switch Gray | 3x games | Pro Controller:$519 at GameStop
If you're looking for a Nintendo Switch in stock in the US, you'll want to head to GameStop first. With their higher value bundles dissuading scalpers, any new stock that does come in seems to last a lot longer here. If there's nothing available at GameStop, however, you'll want to check Amazon and Newegg as well.
Nintendo Switch Neon | Animal Crossing | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Minecraft | Pro Controller:$519 at GameStop This is a lot to pay for a Nintendo Switch in stock this weekend, but you're actually getting good value here. With three big name games and a Pro Controller included, GameStop is making sure only the fans are buying their new Switch stock to avoid scalpers here. View Deal
Nintendo Switch Gray | Animal Crossing | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Minecraft | Pro Controller:$519 at GameStop You'll also find the Gray Nintendo Switch in stock at GameStop this weekend as well. Offering up the same bundle as above, we'd move quickly on this one to avoid disappointment. View Deal
Where to look for more Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch stock:
If you're looking for where to buy a Nintendo Switch in the UK, your best bet is to check Very and Argos first. These two retailers have been the first to post new stock when it has become available in the UK, so offer your best shot at grabbing a console as soon as it hits the shelf. Amazon has also offered up its own inventory over the past few weeks as well, however.
Nintendo Switch Neon Red & Blue:£279 at Currys Currys currently has the Nintendo Switch in stock, with the standard £279 price on the Neon Red & Blue model. You'll have to move quickly, though, because these offers run out quick. You'll also find stock available at Amazon for this price as well. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Animal Crossing New Horizons:£319 at Currys Or, bundle up and save some cash on this Animal Crossing: New Horizons bundle. Currys will only have a limited supply of these consoles, though, so don't leave it too long. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Paper Mario: The Origami King:£319.99 at Very Paper Mario: The Origami King is the latest first party title to hit the Nintendo Switch system, which makes its inclusion in Very's selection of bundles all the more impressive this week. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe:£319.99 at Very There's no doubt about it, Mario Kart is a classic starter game for a new Nintendo system. Grab the latest version with your Nintendo Switch deal for £319.99 at Very. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Luigi's Mansion 3:£319.99 at Very Luigi's Mansion 3 offers an excellent multiplayer and single player experience for kids and adults alike. It's a fan favourite when it comes to Nintendo Switch deals, so be quick to snap up this offer from Very. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Super Mario Maker 2:£319.99 at Very Think you could do a better job? Prove it with Super Mario Maker 2 - this Nintendo Switch bundle offers up the DIY platforming creator for a fantastic £319 price at Very. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | Pokemon Sword / Shield:£319.99 at Very The latest Pokemon games are also included in Very's Nintendo Switch deals. Linked here is Pokemon Sword, but you'll also find Shield for the same price. View Deal
Nintendo Switch | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening:£319.99 at Very If you're feeling nostalgic, the latest Nintendo Switch stock also includes this Link's Awakening bundle for the same £319.99 price. View Deal
With things slowly getting back to normal in most of Australia's states and territories, Nintendo Switch stock has started return to store shelves and online retailers. That said, the highly sought-after console/handheld doesn't tend to stay in stock for very long, meaning it's best to act fast in order to secure a unit. Here are the best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite deals in Australia at the moment.
It seems like every time Nintendo Switch consoles (with docking station and detachable Joy-Cons) are back in stock at Amazon Australia, they sell out incredibly fast! Thankfully, the console is back in stock once again, meaning you can pick up the Switch in both the Neon Blue/Red Joy-Cons or Grey Joy-Cons versions right now for AU$448 if you hurry! We don't expect this batch to last long, so grab yours today!View Deal
Nintendo Switch Lite:Amazon Australia – AU$294 - AU$299 In Australia, Amazon' has some stock back on hand for the handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite in grey for AU$294, while turquoise and yellow are temporarily currently out of stock. Additionally,. the all-new coral edition Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock, priced at AU$319. View Deal
Nintendo Switch Lite:Kogan – AU$299 Kogan still has plenty of Nintendo Switch Lite units in stock, and for the first time since in several months, they've received a discount! You can now pick up the Nintendo Switch Lite from Kogan in yellow, grey and turquoise editions of the handheld for only AU$299 – that's a saving of AU$30 from Kogan's previous price. View Deal
No Nintendo Switch in stock? Here's where to buy a Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a handheld-only console, while the Nintendo Switch functions as a home console, too, plugging into your TV. That said, if you want a Nintendo Switch right now, the Switch Light is far easier to get hold of. Here's where it's in stock right now.
Why is the Nintendo Switch selling out?
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It's a combination of a few factors: the global pandemic has led to a rush of people buying the console to fill their hours indoors, which isn't surprising. At the same time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has released, a long-awaited game and a massive crossover hit that's captured the imaginations of a wider, mainstream audience. The Switch has been regularly selling out for a while now. This has just exacerbated the issue.
In addition, back in February, Bloomberg posted a report warning that a potential bottleneck with component supplies coming out of China (caused by coronavirus) would see stock dry up as soon as April. If the reasoning mentioned in that report was correct, it looks like they were pretty on the money with the timing, except stock looks like it'll be gone even faster than that.
"Nintendo Switch hardware is selling out at various retail locations in the US, but more systems are on the way. We apologize for any inconvenience," is what Nintendo told THR in a statement. So, more stock is on the way. But when will you you be able to buy a Nintendo Switch?
When will the Nintendo Switch be back in stock?
The situation is hard to predict given that Nintendo has reportedly faced supply line issues over the current health crisis, but Nintendo intends to make 10% more consoles than it did in 2019 to help meet the increase in demand (assuming its supply lines can keep up). A Nintendo representative told Nikkei, though, that it can't be sure how many Switch units will be supplied as it procures parts for the console.
Our prediction? The Switch will be hard to get hold of all year, but we'd be surprised if we see many more new units released as parts of the world are in lockdown. We're hopeful we'll see the Switch more readily available in the summer months.
Again, this is just our best guess, but you can be guaranteed that when the Switch does come back, folks will be rushing to claim the new consoles. It's very likely to sell out again.
In the meantime, our advice is to avoid being gouged by third-party sellers who are inflating the price. $299.99/£279.99/AU$469 is the MSRP/RRP for the regular Switch, while $199.99/£199.99/AU$329 is the price for the Switch Lite. Paying above that isn't worth it unless you're picking up a bundle with games and accessories.
Where to buy Nintendo Switch when stock returns
As soon as those consoles hit that warehouse, retailers are going to want to get them on the shelves. And you can bet they'll be flying into delivery trucks just as quickly. If you hear word that the Nintendo Switch is back in stock in the US, Amazon and Walmart will be your best bet.
With massive warehouse inventories, speedy delivery, and quick checkout processes, these retailers are primed to pick up your Nintendo Switch order ahead of the queue. Plus, in all our time covering Nintendo Switch bundle deals, these stores have consistently won out in value, meaning you're more likely to grab some extras for your cash.
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In the UK, Currys and Game are likely to offer the first bundles of the pack, though don't underestimate the power of Argos same day delivery if you want your console now. We'll likely see the best prices come out of Currys, who are normally reluctant to increase the cost of the console as demand reaches its peak, and if you're looking for the fastest checkout times to secure yours before everyone else, you'll want to keep an eye on Amazon as well.
If stock has already been wiped clean at these retailers by the time you get there, you'll still be left wondering where to buy a Nintendo Switch. Luckily, plenty of non-tech retailers stock the Nintendo Switch as well, so you'll have luck with John Lewis, Jacamo and Studio among others.
In Australia, Amazon is likely your best bet, though it's worth keeping an eye on other online stores, such as Kogan and eBay. While it might take a while, big retailers such as JB Hi-Fi and Big W are also likely to receive new stock, and game retailers such as EB Games and The Gamesmen are also expected to get more units soon.
Don't leave yourself wondering where to buy a Nintendo Switch on the day, get prepped now and you have every chance of bagging one when the masses flock to the shelves.
Right now, you're more likely to find a Switch Lite than you are a regular Switch, but stock is still selling out fast. Here's a quick price comparison chart for the Switch Lite:
