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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4NCfs

The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H9ecnx

Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EB9L3b

What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPfwN9

Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC

Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe

Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 launched in India starting at Rs 8,490

Announced earlier this week during MWC 2019, Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy A-series has made its way to India. The Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 will majorly target offline buyers with features such as the u-shaped notch, triple cameras and in-display fingerprint sensor.  Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 specifications The Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop style notch on the front. It is powered by Exynos 7884 chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz. The A10 will be available with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage. It sports a 13MP camera on the rear which has an f/1.9 aperture along with a front-facing 5MP camera for selfies. Samsung Galaxy A30 is the mid-range phone out of the three and has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display. The A30 sports a u-shaped notch on the front which gives the screen a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It features two cameras on the rear which consists of a primary 16MP camera and a secondary 5

The best SIM-only plans in Australia: updated February 2019

When it comes to mobile plans , those that come bundled with a handset tend to steal the limelight, but if you've already got a phone you're happy with, then SIM-only plans present an excellent opportunity to save some money. As the name implies, a SIM-only plan is any plan that doesn't bundle in a phone, whether it's on a 12-month contract or a no lock-in situation where you simply pay month-to-month, there is often a great deal of value to be found in these plans. To make it even easier for you, we've gone through each of the SIM-only providers available to Aussies right now and have hand-picked the best deals we've come across, whether they're big on data, low on cost, or an excellent middle-ground overall. Discover our picks for the best outright mobile phones on the planet Editor's pick: Best SIM-only plan under $25 Editor's pick: Best SIM-only plans under $40 Live-updated SIM-only deals: Plans under $40 Editor's pick: Best premium

PlayStation Plus March 2019: all the free PS4 games you can get this month

The best Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus plans and prices in Australia

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If you're looking to stretch that gorgeous Infinity Display even further than what the Samsung Galaxy S9 is already offering, then you'll be wanting to track down its bigger sibling, the Galaxy S9 Plus . On this page, we've brought together the best plans, prices, and deals available on the plus-sized Android powerhouse so you don't have to trawl through the countless options yourself. Of course, if you want the handset without the strings attached, you can purchase the Galaxy S9 Plus from Samsung directly . Whether it's huge data you're after, or the cheapest possible plan to net you the S9 Plus, we've got you covered. We'll also list the plan that offers the best overall value, and if you're deadset on any carrier in particular, we've picked out the exemplar offerings from each of Australia's major networks. See also: Galaxy S9 Plus review | Galaxy S9 review The best Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus plans from TechRadar - All the latest

Enterprises look to optimize cloud spend as costs grow

As enterprise cloud spending increases, optimizing existing cloud use for cost savings is the top initiative for organizations for the third year in a row according to a new report from Flexera. The RightScale 2019 State of the Cloud report was compiled using responses from 786 technology professionals with 58 percent classifying themselves as enterprise customers.  The report highlighted the fact that 64 percent of organizations still consider optimizing cloud costs as their top initiative which is up from 58 percent in 2018. Google launches hybrid cloud beta What is a cloud broker ? What you need to know to exploit the cloud When it came to the top growing public cloud services, containers as a service, machine learning, stream processing and serverless took the top spots.  Cloud trends The use of Docker containers for enterprise workloads continues to grow with adoption increasing to 57 percent from 49 percent in 2018. However, the cloud orchestration tool Kubernetes ach

Huawei P30 Pro leak provides first look at phone's four rear cameras

Last week, Huawei CEO Richard Yu confirmed via Weibo that the company's upcoming P30 Pro smartphone would sport four rear cameras .  Now, we have what could be our very first look at the device and its quad camera array, thanks to some official-looking leaked images from German tech site WinFuture . As you can see from the images below, the Huawei P30 Pro will reportedly see three of its rear cameras arranged in one line, with a flash and fourth camera lens placed just to the right of it in a way that resembles an exclamation mark. Huawei P30 and P30 Pro tipped to focus on the cameras Huawei P30 screen resolution may have just been leaked Huawei P30 Pro case renders show four rear cameras Along with some nifty new color options, the leaked pictures also show off a tiny notch on the front of the phone, Samsung-style curved glass and some almost non-existent bezels. WinFuture also offers some speculation regarding the handset's photographic prowess, suggesting a lens wi

Motorola exec says company is working on foldable phone

Motorola has been working on foldable phones , according to an interview with a company executive, and they don’t intend to release one later than other competitors. Whether that means later this year or next is unclear, but all the rumors around the company’s foldable plans now seem a bit more plausible. "We started to work on foldables a long time ago," Motorola VP of Global Product Dery told Engadget in an interview. "And we have been doing a lot of iteration." A Wall Street Journal report early this year alleged that Motorola was working on a foldable phone that would reuse the famous Razr name and retail for $1,500 (about £1,170, AU$2,010). The report gave a slew of other very particular details, like Verizon and US exclusivity, though it claimed the phone would be ready by at least February, which hasn’t happened. Our hands-on with the Huawei Mate X foldable phone at MWC 2019 Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Fold All the best phones we saw

Last chance: vote now in the 2019 Australian PC Awards!

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UPDATE 28/02/2019: Voting in the second annual Australian PC Awards closes today at 5pm on the dot! To have your say on which PC products and manufacturers of 2018 are award-worthy, click here to vote – by doing so, you could even win a great PC hardware prize ! If you're reading this story, we reckon there's a pretty good chance you’re the type of person who’s passionate about technology – and PC gear in particular – and that’s exactly why we’d like to invite you to vote in this year’s Australian PC Awards. By casting your ballot, you could even win a fantastic prize from the likes of Razer, Thermaltake, Corsair or QNAP ! As tech-lovers ourselves, we feel it’s only right that the hard work and clever design that goes into making the gear you love is properly rewarded, so if you’ve had fantastic experiences with a company or a particular product that stands out from the rest, we want to hear about it. The Awards cover many categories, including all of today’s key componen

BlackBerry sues Twitter for stealing its ideas

It was only a year ago that former phone manufacturer BlackBerry sued Facebook , Instagram and WhatsApp over messaging patents. Within months, Facebook countersued BlackBerry for similar reasons. Those two cases are still in litigation, but BlackBerry has taken the fight to new levels, this time by filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Twitter. According to the complaint filed, BlackBerry claims Twitter has infringed on six of its patents covering notifications and mobile advertising. BlackBerry KeyOne review BlackBerry Key2 LE review BlackBerry’s Secure technology could silence your smart speaker Same-same but different While BlackBerry sued Facebook for things like tagging people in photos, combining mobile gaming and messaging, use of cryptographic techniques for security, and status updates designed to optimize battery life, the former phone maker claims Twitter “created mobile messaging applications that co-opt BlackBerry’s innovations, using a number of the innov

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Best turntables 2019: the best record players for any budget

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Best Turntables Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best turntables (also known as record players) you can buy in 2019.   Whether you've got lots of old records collecting dust in the attic, or you're a keen member of the vinyl revival movement, turntables can be a fantastic investment.  While the idea of a turntable might call images of the '60s and '70s to mind, you'll find that most modern turntables are pretty well-equipped with the latest tech – i.e. Bluetooth built-in or USB output that allows output records straight to your PC, meaning you can listen to your vinyls anywhere.  One downside it that, as a result of all of these new products and tricky naming conventions, the market for the best turntables can be more confusing than a college cover band (we're looking in your direction AB/CD), but stick with us and we’ll find the best turntable for you. To start, we'll walk you through all the little details that go into choosing

Making Tax Digital could make UK SMEs billions

A new report has laid out a digital roadmap that could catalyze up to a £57bn productivity payout for UK SMEs over five years. The UK government's Making Tax Digital initiative (MTD), to digitize VAT in April of this year, will lead to annual benefit of £6.9bn or £46bn over five years in net gains in turnover and growth for the UK economy. Volterra Partners' report titled, The Productivity Payout: UK Small Businesses and the Digital Economy, provides the first of its kind economic model built on predicted behaviors of small business owners as a result of social and financial drivers. Meet the common enemy of accountancy bodies: Cybercrime Xero - it’s time for accountancy to break out of the dark ages Get your finances in order with the best free accounting software According to the report, once businesses integrate technology to become MTD compliant, a 'digital snowball' effect is likely to occur as they experience spill-over benefits that will drive increases

Best business projectors of 2019

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Welcome to our list of the best business projectors in 2019. On this page you'll find the top business projectors that will help you make the most of your presentations, either in the office or out on the road. If you regularly make presentations, or you need to show your PC or laptop screen with an audience, then this list will help. The best business projectors will produce large projections with bright and vibrant colors that will help your presentations and meetings really pop and keep your audience engaged. For this list of the best business projectors of 2019 we’ve selected a wide range of projectors, from compact devices that are easy to travel with, to full-featured business projectors that feature a broader range of ports and high-end image fidelity. As well as listing the best business projectors, we also have our very own price comparison tool that will help you find the best prices as well. Best home cinema projectors Buying one of the best business projectors wi

The best scanners of 2019: top picks for duplicating and digitising documents

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They may not be in vogue anymore, but if you’re looking for the best scanner to buy in 2019, you've come to the right place. Sure, all-in-one printers that offer scanning features offer a worthwhile alternative to standard scanners for home users, but if you work in a business that relies on fast, high quality scanning, then you're still going to want to buy the best standalone scanner. To help you with this important purchase, we've collected together five of the best scanners you can buy in 2019, and each device on this list is ideal for both personal and business use. These devices cover a wide range of use cases and will transform how users handle their document management processes. At the same time, our price comparison tool will compare prices from a number of online retailers to make sure you get the very best deals when buying a new scanner. That means you can take full advantage of all the deals online. If you’re in the market for one of the best scanners for

The best business headphones and earphones in 2019

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Welcome to our list of the best business headphones and earphones money can buy in 2019. The picks in this list will help you make and receive calls no matter how noisy the office you're working in is. We've picked these best business headphones and earphones as they have features designed to make voice and video calls crisp and clear. That means the headphones in this list have top-of-the-range microphones for excellent recording quality, along with noise cancelling, which means the people you're speaking to won't hear any background noise. Of course, you'll want to be able to hear who you're talking to as clearly as possible, so the best business headphones on this page also offer high-end audio quality as well, but without costing the earth. We've assembled a list of the best business headphones and earphones, making it easier than ever for you to make the right choice – a choice which isn't always easy, considering the huge range of headphones and

The best portable laptop battery chargers and power banks in 2019

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Welcome to our list of the best portable laptop battery chargers and power banks , where we look at the easy and portable ways to charge your laptop in 2019. When looking for the best portable laptop battery charger, you want something that stores enough charge to top up - or completely replenish - your laptop's battery when it's critically low. The best laptop battery charger should mean you're never having to frantically search for a power socket when working while travelling. You won’t have to worry about getting stranded in the middle of nowhere when you buy one of the best portable laptop chargers. With these convenient devices, you can make sure you can always get your work done – no matter where you are.  You might also want to peruse our list of best business laptops With the Mophie Powerstation AC, high power output is the name of the game. This portable laptop battery charger is able to power a 15-inch MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, the USB-C port is rated at 30W