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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. Want to know more about Sony's new headphones? Read our review of the WH-1000XM4 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-100...

The Samsung M serie s 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 ...

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...

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. Everything we know about the OnePlus 8T OnePlus 8 Pro review Top upcoming smartphones for September 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. S...

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.  Upcoming smartphones in India for September Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 732G; will debut on a Poco smartphone (Image credit: MIUI Turkiye) 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 ...

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. The proposed News Media Bargaining Code aims to make Facebook and Google pay for the news content that they benefit from by distributing , in an attempt to share the revenue more evenly between the tech giants and the Australian media if the latter's content is shared on their platforms. 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. Google, Facebook undersea web cable will no longer connect US and Hong K...

ProMagix HD360A workstation - $31,900 direct (roughly £23,000/AU$43,500) This monstrous Epyc-based workstation from Velocity Micro is capable of rivalling Apple's top-end Mac Pro in all departments, at a much lower price point. View Deal 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. Check out our list of the best business computers around Here's our list of the be...

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.  Check out the Nokia 5.3 on Amazon Nokia Media Streamer now available for Rs 3,499 Xiaomi has another device in the Redmi 9 series coming this week (Image credit: Future) Nokia 5.3 specs 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 g...

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.  Samsung Galaxy M51: Leaks, specs, launch date and price in India Samsung Galaxy M51 could pack a ridiculously large battery Samsung Galaxy M51 specs (Image credit: Samsung(Germany)) 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 b...

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". Best cameras for beginners Best cameras for vlogging Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5 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 ...

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. We've put together a list of the best web hosting services These are the best website defacement monitoring services Also check out the best cloud computing services available now By combining content delivery and security, Fastly will ensure that businesses' websites don't go down and that bro...

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. Not sure which ereader is right for you? Checkout our list of the best ereaders for Australians in 2020 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 ma...

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 . Amazon Fire TV Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Roku Streaming Stick Google Stadia controller only works wirelessly with Chromecast Ultra for now Chromecast Ultra vs the old Chromecast: what's changed 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...

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. Best gaming phones : the top handsets for mobile gaming Best cheap phones : will a Snapdragon 732G-powered phone end up here? Google Pixel 5a : a mainstream phone that could get the chipset Snapdragon 732G: t...

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. We've put together a list of the best collaboration software around These are the best productivity tools to help you get more done Also check out the best business accessories on the market Security engineer Oskars Vegeris from Evolution Gaming privately shared extensive details on the vulnerabilities he discovered i...

These days, the best mouse pad for gaming has come a long way from its humble, just-a-simple-mouse-surface roots. Gaming mouse pads may not be the most obvious accessories to invest in when you’re building your gaming rig, but they actually prove to be such advantageous additions.  More than just a reliable surface to move your gaming mouse around on, the best mouse pad for gaming now typically comes with extra bells and whistles like immersive RGB lighting, as well as nifty features that will prove useful to gamers. Such features include wireless charging if you have a wireless mouse , and perhaps more importantly for gamers, the smoothest glide for pinpoint accuracy. When setting up your gaming rig this PC Gaming Week 2020, get the best gaming mouse pad. You’ve already invested so much in getting the best gaming PC and the best gaming mouse to dig into the best PC games ; why not take that extra mile? You’ll be happy you did.  For the best mouse of 2020, we found a ...

When you’ve got one of the best gaming keyboards in your setup, you’re guaranteed a much-improved gaming performance and experience, even a bit of a gaming edge. Excellent keyboards designed for specifically gaming are simply lightyears ahead of the rest. They’re not only more durable, reliable and accurate, but they’re also better performing than their run-of-the-mill counterparts. The best gaming keyboards, therefore, are more than just an excuse to show off some fancy RGB lighting. While they may not turn you into an elite gamer overnight, they’ll definitely make every dive into the best PC games all the more enjoyable and immersive. Sure, most keyboards are good enough to get the job done, but whether it’s due to performance, extra features or build, the difference is still night and day.  Don’t just stop at getting the best gaming mouse and the best gaming monitor this PC Gaming Week 2020. Go for the trifecta, and invest in one of the best gaming keyboards as well. They...