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These two SIM only deals are the best options around this weekend

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Looking to get a new SIM plan this weekend? While there are plenty of fantastic options out there, two SIM only deals stand out from the rest. These come from the networks Three and Smarty. Of the two, the Three deal is the one that will interest most people. While it is slightly more expensive at £16 a month , it offers a completely unlimited data SIM plan and includes 5G at no extra cost. That makes it the cheapest unlimited data plan around but if you want to get your costs lower, Smarty has a great alternative. Right now you can get its 100GB of data plan for only £14 a month . That price is down from £17 per month and is overall the cheapest price available for this much data. Plus, Smarty's SIM plans operate on 1-month rolling contracts so you can leave at any time. See the best SIM-free mobile phones to pair with your new SIMO SIM only deals: Smarty's flexible bargains Three SIM | 12-month contract | All-you-can-eat data | Unlimited calls and t

WWE 2K22 roster, news and what we’d like to see

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WWE 2K22 has been confirmed to be in development and its slogan claiming it "hits different" suggests that the series' hiatus period might have been just the thing to reinvigorate it. Fans will certainly be hoping that WWE 2K22 is a significant improvement over the disastrous WWE 2K20, which led to WWE 2K21 being canceled . But what do we know about WWE 2K22 so far? And when can we expect to be back inside the squared-circle, throwing haymakers, making people tap, and delivering electrifying finishers in front of the WWE universe? A lot of questions need answered. Information on WWE 2K22 is still pretty thin on the ground at the moment but we're hoping that will change in the coming months. In the meantime, we've gathered everything we've learned so far about the game below for your perusal. [Update: There are rumors that SummerSlam could bring some much-needed WWE 2K22 news. Read on to find out more . ] WWE 2K22: cut to the chase What is it? A WWE w

Friendship Day 2021: Snapchat Launches New Lenses to Help Celebrate With Your Buddies

Snapchat has added a set of new lenses to celebrate Friendship Day 2021. The new lenses will allow users to share virtual hugs, fun moments, and other expressions with their friends on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ley78y via IFTTT

Why e-commerce remains top of the agenda for Fasthosts

Over the last few years, e-commerce has become a significant part of the global retail industry, with this presence boosted even further during the pandemic. As internet adoption continues to rise, the number of digital buyers is also simultaneously increasing year-on-year, as having a more digitally inclined ecosystem means consumers rely more on online stores over physical ones. More retailers are focusing on their e-commerce websites as the demand continues to skyrocket across many industries worldwide. One month after Fasthosts launched its ecommerce website builder , TechRadar Pro spoke to its CEO Simon Yeoman to discuss the pivotal changes that occurred to help push its creation. We've built a list of the  best small business web host  offers available  Here’s a list of the  best WordPress ecommerce plugins  on the market  Also check out our roundup of the  best ecommerce hosting Why was now the time to launch an ecommerce website builder platform? In the last

New analysis shows it’s 50% cheaper to generate electricity from renewables

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According to new analysis from energy think tank Ember, the cost of generating electricity from power plants using fossil fuels is around double what it costs to produce it from renewable sources. Ember’s findings, as reported in Yahoo! News , have arrived with the publication of their mid-year analysis of the energy sector. The data presented examined electricity production in 27 major EU nations across the first six months of the year and compared it to the same period in 2020, and in 2019 before the pandemic. The think tank believes that the reasons why electricity production from wind and solar is about 50% cheaper than fossil fuels stems from the continually rising cost of coal. In addition, the now increasing demand for electricity has also had an impact as Covid restrictions have eased around the world. Looking to switch energy provider? Find the best deals near you Fossil fuels are being outpaced by renewables Other notable findings from the research include how electr

Halo Infinite campaign spoilers have leaked via the technical preview

Don't worry, we've kept spoilers out of this article Spoilers for Halo Infinite ’s main campaign are leaking online following the launch of the game’s first technical preview.  343 Industries' Joseph Staten flagged the leak on Twitter, confirming that the team “unintentionally included a small number of Halo Infinite campaign files in the tech preview build” and that “unfortunately, these files contain spoilers.” Hey folks, heads up: we unintentionally included a small number of #HaloInfinite campaign files in the tech preview build. Unfortunately, these files contain spoilers. 1/2 July 30, 2021 See more Datamined details for the campaign are now popping up in various places online, some even spoiling plot details. This is a spoiler-free zone, so we’re not going to link to any of that here or go into any specifics.  Staten went on to say that “leaks like this are painful for the dev team and can ruin the campaign experience for everyone. So please, keep your eye

Intel’s high-end gaming GPU could launch at CES 2022

Intel could launch its high-end discrete gaming GPU (known as DG2) at CES 2022, according to the latest rumor. This info comes from a Chinese leaker via Weibo, so sprinkle some extra caution around with this speculation, which was highlighted by @9550pro on Twitter. DG2 CES 2022👀https://t.co/frql6vkCS3 pic.twitter.com/l4uhaJpdgZ July 30, 2021 See more Going by the translation of the Weibo post, the claim is that Intel will spring its Xe-HPG (high-performance gaming) card on the world at the next CES according to ‘reliable’ news from an inside source. Seemingly that will be the actual launch, as in cards being available in January 2022, and we might get some sort of reveal previous to that in late 2021. We'll show you  how to build a PC These are the  best processors Check out all the  best PC games Intel ON happens at the end of October, and Wccftech theorizes that we could get a glimpse or teaser of the high-end graphics card when that event rolls around. We re

Government Asks iPhone, iPad Users to Update Their Devices Immediately in India: Here’s Why

Apple has released iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 updates for iPhone and iPad users with some critical bug fixes. It fixes a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability that allows an attacker with kernel privileges to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges on a targeted system. The government authority urges that the flaw is being exploited in the wild and ad... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2WGBdrS via IFTTT

Is this the best 55-inch OLED TV out there?

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If you’re after a 55-inch 4K TV that really pulls out all the stops, the Panasonic JZ2000 may have you sorted. Panasonic has long had a reputation for exceptional OLED TVs – helped by its use of a custom Master HDR Professional Edition panel that elevates the brightness usually possible on an OLED screen.  This year’s iteration doesn’t change much in that sense – last year’s HZ2000 had effectively the same panel and brightness output – but the continued excellence of Panasonic’s flagship screens, alongside the tweaks and improvements that have come to the JZ2000’s connectivity and audio output, could make it a shoe-in for the best 55-inch OLED TV we’ve seen this year. Read our full Panasonic JZ2000 review That’s high praise indeed, in a year which has seen the LG G1 – a Gallery Series screen that similarly ups the brightness compared to run-of-the-mill OLED displays – or the Sony A90J that marked the TV maker’s best screen since 2019’s Sony A9G . But while all these scr

The oldest Android devices won't be able to use Google sign-ins from September

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If you are holding on to a really old Android device – one that's running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) or earlier – then take note that you won't be able to use your Google account to sign into apps like Gmail or YouTube on it from the end of September. As per a forum post from Google, the functionality for affected devices is stopping on September 27, though if you really need to you can still access these services on ancient hardware through the built-in web browser. Considering the tablet-focused Android 3 (Honeycomb) and Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) both debuted in 2011, we're only talking about a very small percentage of devices here, and the vast majority of users shouldn't have to worry. Android 11 updates, features and news What we know about Android 12 The best Android phones all in one place "If you sign into your device after September 27, you may get username or password errors when you try to use Google products and services like Gmail, Yo

What my smartwatch taught me about my anxiety

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I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, specifically with social anxiety and panic disorder, and more recently, thanks to the pandemic, agoraphobia.  Now, I’ve arrived at a good place when it comes to recognizing and managing my condition, but that certainly doesn’t stop it from impacting my daily life.  I’m far from alone in this – a 2016 report from the World Health Organization found that between 1990 and 2013, the number of people worldwide suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%, from 416 million to 615 million .  Of course, some of this is down to population growth and greater awareness  of mental health issues, but there’s no doubt that now, more than ever, anxiety is on the rise.  For better or worse, this is naturally a market that consumer tech companies want to tap into, and which many already focus on – from Apple’s upcoming mindfulness revamp in the watchOS 8 update to the addition of stress and sleep tracking in the Samsun

Medical Breakthrough Shows TSLP Cytokine Protein Could Help Lose Weight by 'Sweating' Fat

A team of researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has discovered that obese mice, treated with the cytokine (a category of proteins) known as TSLP, reported significant fat and weight loss. Described as an "unforeseen finding," researchers also said that the fat loss was in no way related to decreased food intake or faster meta... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ldMief via IFTTT

Apple Introduces UPI, RuPay, Netbanking as Additional Payment Options on App Store, iTunes: How to Use Them

Apple sent out notifications to App Store users that they can now make payments using UPI, Rupay, and netbanking. Before this, App Store and even iTunes users could only use credit and debit cards on both the platforms. The notification reads, “New ways to pay for content you love. You can now use UPI, RuPay cards, and netbanking to pay on the App Store.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yfxDD3 via IFTTT

Why do 2021’s smartphones - like the Galaxy Note 21 - keep being delayed or canceled?

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2021 has been a weird year for smartphones. Well, it’s been a weird year for a lot of things, but smartphones have been no exception, with a number of them being delayed, canceled or getting a limited launch. The Samsung Galaxy Note 21 is the biggest casualty of the year in smartphones, as Samsung has now confirmed that it won’t be coming , but it’s not alone in being absent. The OnePlus 9T is also rumored to be canceled (assuming it was ever planned), while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has reportedly been delayed (but may also fail to launch), and the Google Pixel 5a is only confirmed to be launching in the US and Japan , rather than the world at large. So what’s going on? There are a number of factors at play, and some things we know for sure, while others we can take an educated guess at. Below then, we’ll explain broadly why many anticipated phones are likely arriving late – or not at all. The Covid-19 factor The obvious reason that this has been a weird year for phones is

The Crown season 5: everything we know

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The Crown season 5, like previous seasons, will adapts real-world events through the prism of prestige drama – and filming is ongoing, with Netflix now having released our first glimpse of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (see above for that).  The Crown seasons 1-4 has used anime-style time skipping to keep the show interesting and to cover broad eras of the royal family's history. For a lot of people who don't know the family's history, Netflix's drama has proven to be an education.  Season 4 took us up to 1990, while season 5 will take us deeper into the decade. The Crown season 5 will give viewers another cast shake-up as we leap through time once more for the show's final few seasons, and Netflix has finally started talking about who's being added for this next run. Most recently, Jonny Lee Miller was added to the series as former Prime Minister John Major, but there are still a lot of actors we're yet to hear about. Spoilers follow, as we go

Mi 12 Tipped to Integrate Newly Announced LPDDR5X RAM, Could Come With Snapdragon 898 SoC

Mi 12, Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, may pack the newly announced LPDDR5X memory. The new RAM configuration offers maximum data transfer rate of 6,400Mbps to 8,533Mbps, double of what LPDDR4X can manage. Mi 12 is also rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 895 SoC from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37eTqPj via IFTTT

'Tesla Is Getting It Done': Elon Musk On Real World AI For Robotaxis

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has tweeted and spoken extensively about the latest self-driving technology developed and deployed by his electric car company, has reiterated and reassured that Tesla's robotaxis will soon be a reality. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ieSuAB via IFTTT

Amazon is being fined nearly $1bn fine over data storage breach

Amazon is facing the largest fine levied by the European Union to date after being hit with a €746m ($888m) penalty for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). As reported by Bloomberg , the ecommerce giant was fined by Luxembourg's National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) earlier this month over how it allegedly processed personal data in a way that violated GDPR. TechRadar needs you! We're looking at how our readers use VPNs with streaming sites like Netflix so we can improve our content and offer better advice. This survey won't take more than 60 seconds of your time, and we'd hugely appreciate if you'd share your experiences with us. >> Click here to start the survey in a new window << We've assembled a list of the best VPN services available These are the best identity theft protection solutions on the market Also check out our roundup of the best cloud storage While reporting its second quarte

Should I buy a compact camera in 2021?

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Smartphones have evolved so spectacularly that their point-and-shoot brilliance is just one of the many of the icons on our homescreen. So are dedicated compact cameras really still relevant, or worth buying? They certainly have a fight on their hands. In the space of ten years, phone cameras have turned from after-thoughts into multi-cam, high-resolution, computational wizards that can handling challenging scenarios from low light to popping-portraits.  One-trick-pony, point-and-shoot compacts that offer similar (or worse) picture quality to recent smartphones didn't really stand a chance in the face of such vast investment and progress from our multi-purpose pocket devices.  So how exactly are compact cameras still relevant, even desirable, in 2021? Far from conceding, camera manufacturers have redefined what is expected from our pocket cameras and we are continuing to enjoy the fruit today. Here are all the kinds of increasingly capable compact cameras that are still relevan