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Asus has promised to improve its warranty communication processes after an alarming Gamers Nexus report, but questions linger about internal diagnostic failures. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus warranty saga - official response promises improved communication - fails to address misdiagnosed hardware failure

Asus has issued a statement regarding its warranty repair processes and communications after massive backlash over unnecessarily charging for unwanted repairs and using unrelated wear and tear to blame consumers and deny warranty ...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 06:19

The RTX 4070 SKU of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop has hit its lowest price thus far (Image: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and gorgeous 240Hz OLED gets largest price cut yet

In addition to a good-looking QHD OLED display and RTX 4070 dGPU, the coveted Asus gaming laptop features the new Intel Ultra 9 185H with 16GB RAM as well as a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Enrico Frahn, 18 May 2024 04:16

Smartwatch prototype from LG Display with Light Field technology in combination with OLEDoS. (Photo: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

Display Week 2024 | LG Display showcases smartwatch display with 3D rendering using light field technology and OLED

In the future, smartwatches may be able to produce holographic 3D effects. LG has showcased a mini display that combines OLEDoS and light field technology. Notebookcheck.com was on site for a first look, which unfortunately can on...

Andreas Sebayang, 18 May 2024 04:06

The Sonos Ace will be unveiled in a few days. (Image: Sonos, via WinFuture)

Leak: Sonos Ace hi-fi headphones launching soon with lossless sound, but will be more expensive than expected

The first over-ear headphones from Sonos are set to be launched in a few days. Extensive leaks now reveal official marketing material, the price and launch date as well as the complete specs of the high-end headphones.

Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 03:46

The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G has an eye-catching leather back. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung reveals details of the Galaxy F55 5G with leather back, 120 Hz AMOLED display and 5 years of updates

Samsung is attempting to create a somewhat more eye-catching look with the Galaxy F55 5G, as the mid-range smartphone comes with a leather back in either black or orange.

Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:52

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly getting a battery with a higher energy density. (Image: Rohan)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max reportedly getting brand new battery with higher energy density and stainless steel housing

Apple is supposedly installing a new battery with a higher energy density in the iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time before utilizing the technology for all four models in the iPhone 17 series next year. One analyst describes a n...

Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:38

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted testing on US highways ahead of the official launch. (Image source: KindelAuto on YouTube)

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's stylin...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 01:39

Google’s Wear OS 5 will improve the battery life of wearables. (Image source: Google)

Google releases Wear OS 5 Developer Preview with new features and improved battery life

Google’s Wear OS 5 Developer Preview is now available, confirming a range of new features for the upcoming operating system. Several optimizations, including a new Watch Face Format, are said to improve the battery life of wearabl...

Polly Allcock, 18 May 2024 00:49

Epson has launched the CH-TW5750 smart home projector in China. (Image source: Epson)

New Epson CH-TW5750 3LCD projector arrives with 2,700 lumens brightness

Epson has launched a new smart home projector in China, the CH-TW5750. The 3LCD model provides up to 2,700 ISO lumens brightness and a maximum image size of 200 inches (~510 cm). While the projector offers optical zoom and voice c...

Polly Allcock, 18 May 2024 00:46

The Switch Safe is designed to prevent the owner of a Switch from taking it outside (Image source: Thingverse)

5 cool Nintendo Switch accessories including custom cases and awesome docks

CheckMag The Sports Accessories Bundle, the active cooling shell, the Switch Safe, the Crystal Dock and the Starry Forest Cat Sheep Case will help make one of the greatest consoles of all time even more versatile and cute - or limit its fu...

Sergey Tarasov, 17 May 2024 22:25

The Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA) should be available in Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite variants. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

New ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA) leaks reveal lightweight housing and multiple port options before official release

ASUS is a few days away from officially unveiling the Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA). In the meantime, a renowned leaker has published promotional images, as well as more device specifications for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus and ...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 22:06

Sony unveils supermicrosurgery robot at IRCA 2024. (Source: Sony)

Sony showcases microsurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons operating on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues at 2024 IRCA 2024

Sony has showcased a supermicrosurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons during operations on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues. Automatic instrument exchange eliminates the need for an assistan...

David Chien, 17 May 2024 21:25

Motorola announced the Moto G84, pictured, in August 2023. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G85: New Motorola mid-range smartphone leaks with unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the ...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 19:59

Baking of sodium battery electrode materials (image: Bedrock Materials)

Sodium-ion battery by ex-Tesla engineer can hit 300-mile range parity with LFP cells for cheaper EVs

Electric cars with sodium-ion batteries can hit the proverbial 300 miles of range at a cost lower than the current cheapest iron phosphate batteries that are in the Model Y and Model 3.

Daniel Zlatev, 17 May 2024 19:22

Samsung Exynos 2500 claimed to be more power efficient than Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Image source: Samsung [edited])

Leak claims Exynos 2500 of Samsung Galaxy S25 will beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 19:01

Sony PS5 is planned to get a 2002 classic PS2 title as an emulated download (Image source: Sony [edited])

Native and upscaled PlayStation 2 emulation on PS5 nears reality

While Sony offered a selection of PlayStation 2 games on PS4, PS5 users have yet to receive the same treatment. However, it seems that native emulation of PS2 games on the newest gaming console will be available very soon, as the ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 17:55

The Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) is a new desktop accessory. (Image source: u/joshuadwx via Reddit)

Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) new accessory leaks

Anker appears to be about to launch a new desktop charging accessory: the Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN). Details about the product were shared in a post on Reddit and a supporting document on the Anker website. The device res...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 17:53

Amazfit is recruiting Falcon (above) and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users for beta testing. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit announces new Zepp OS 3.5 beta for some smartwatches

Amazfit Falcon and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users are being offered access to a Zepp OS 3.5 beta testing program. In return for early access to the latest OS, customers are asked to provide feedback on their experience. Several new ...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 17:05

Looking Glass' spatial displays require no special glasses to view (Image source: Looking Glass)

New "holographic" 8K and 4K spatial displays from Looking Glass launched

Looking Glass factory has just released two new 16- and 32-inch ‘holographic’ monitors that can display 3D content to multiple viewers at once without requiring a special glasses or headset. The monitors are largely intended for p...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 17 May 2024 16:55

The beta version of Project IDX can now be tested directly in the browser without a waiting list (Image: Google).

Browser-based IDE: Google's Project IDX now available in public beta

Nine months after Project IDX was first unveiled, Google's web-based development environment is now available to the public as an open beta. This marks the end of the waiting list for Project IDX, which enables cross-platform deve...

Alexander Pensler, 17 May 2024 16:44

Tesla may soon use Chinese driver data as a seed to grow self-driving software used around the world. (Image via Wikimedia Commons w/ edits)

Musk eyes China to house data center powering global development of Tesla self-driving tech

Tesla may soon use a data center located in China to process the data needed for the company's self-driving software. While Tesla currently assesses data for EVs it sells in China, this move could allow the company to transfer dri...

Sam Medley, 17 May 2024 16:41

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is receiving software version 4.2.0.139. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei releases first update for new Watch Fit 3

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is receiving its first update shortly after its global launch. Like other recent releases, software version 4.2.0.139 is a HarmonyOS 4.2 update, bringing a couple of optimizations to the wearable. These focu...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 16:24

TCL has launched the QM8, a high-end QD-Mini LED TV, in the US. (Image source: TCL)

TCL QM8 arrives as new brighter high-end Mini LED TV

TCL has launched the QM8 as part of its 2024 line-up, which also includes the QM7 and the 115-inch QM89. The model has a Mini LED panel and is said to be significantly brighter than its predecessor. Other features include built-in...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 16:02

10.95-inch FHD+ screen (Image Source: computextaipei.com.tw

First Intel Lunar Lake handheld consoles may be showcased at Computex in just a few weeks

Details about Weibu's GP10 handheld console powered by an unspecified Intel Lunar Lake processor were leaked on the official Computex site. Looks like we could see an early preview of the upcoming Core Ultra 200V CPUs at Computex ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2024 15:01

AYN Technologies will offer the Odin2 Mini in four SKUs at launch. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN Odin2 Mini: Earlier than expected release date official with launch discounts confirmed

AYN Technologies has confirmed that its next Android gaming handheld is only a few days away from being released. Not only has the company an earlier than anticipated launch date, but it has also outlined initial launch price disc...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 14:03

Samsung's new ad is an answer to Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung mocks controversial Apple iPad Pro ad, says, "We would never crush creativity"

Samsung didn't miss the chance to slam on Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad, which shows an industrial press crushing different creative tools. The Samsung ad, although trying to be subtle, says, "Creativity cannot be crushed" wit...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:58

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 has a 4-zone RGB keyboard. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 gaming laptop records lowest price ever for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4070 SKU

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9) with a Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU and an RTX 4070 GPU is currently on sale at a substantial $509 off the list price. Additionally, with 16 GB of upgradable DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and ...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 May 2024 13:51

Samsung is rumoured to be using the Galaxy Watch7 series to showcase its first 3 nm chipset. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra alleged to showcase new Exynos W1000 with 3 nm process

Samsung is still roughly two months away from presenting its next-generation smartwatches. In the meantime, a typically reliable source claims that Samsung will use the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra to d...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 13:36

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is an all-mountain e-bike. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon launches new Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S electric all-mountain bike

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is now on sale in Europe. The model follows the launch of the more expensive E-FEEL 900 S Team Edition, with a different drivetrain and suspension. Other features include a 630Wh battery and a ...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 13:13

Redmi Note 13R is the newest member of the Note 13 series (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13R launches as cheap Android phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that,...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:09

The Rogbid Smart Ring 3 is said to have health-tracking features. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid Smart Ring 3 appears as new cheaper health-tracking wearable

The Rogbid Smart Ring 3 has appeared in a listing on the company’s global website. The wearable is said to be able to track health metrics such as body temperature and provide fitness tracking and remote phone controls. However, t...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 12:32

GTA VI reportedly has multiple protagonists like GTA V. (Source: Rockstar)

GTA VI release timing officially confirmed by Take-Two financial report

Rockstar Games is planning to release GTA VI before 2025 comes to a close according to the latest earnings report from Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Rockstar. This negates a past rumor which alleged that the...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 May 2024 12:28

Dell's new design on the XPS 13 is a mistake and it's less fun to use in everyday life

Dell has presented the new XPS 13 9340, a super compact laptop—in everyday use, however, the new design requires a few compromises to be made. The manufacturer has brought on some unnecessary issues in the shape of its capacitive ...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2024 11:45

Eclipse Theia 1.49 released with development container support

Version 1.49 of the Eclipse Theia development platform has been released, with 53 pull requests incorporated into the update. New features include support for dev containers, a Docker image for the Theia IDE and the so-called Dirt...

Alexander Pensler, 17 May 2024 11:00

Xiaomi 15 Ultra to arrive with the largest camera sensor on a smartphone yet

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultr...

Ricci Rox, 17 May 2024 10:57

BMAX I11 Power: New slim tablet is now available

BMAX I11 Power: New Android 14 tablet with slim aluminum body, LTE connectivity and Helio G99 is particularly cheap

The BMAX I11 Power is a new tablet with an up-to-date operating system and a cellular connection. The features are quite decent and the price is relatively low. Fast charging is supported.

Silvio Werner, 17 May 2024 10:55

soundcore P30i: ANC headphones with a smartphone stand.

Anker soundcore P30i: ANC headphones with clever additional function

The soundcore P30i are new and affordable wireless headphones that feature active suppression of ambient noise. The charging case of the headphones can also be used as a stand for a smartphone.

Silvio Werner, 17 May 2024 09:48

The Apple M4 runs significantly faster with stronger cooling. (Image: Next_Floating_Brothers, Bilibili)

iPad Pro with liquid nitrogen cooling achieves benchmark record thanks to Apple M4

The Apple M4 is currently only available in the iPad Pro, a 5.1 mm thin tablet without active cooling. A test with liquid nitrogen reveals how much performance Apple is potentially losing by not installing a fan.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 09:36

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Studio launches in China with a starting price of ~$180 (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Studio launches as affordable Android tablet for entertainment and productivity needs

Lenovo has launched the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Studio with a focus on meeting entertainment and productivity needs. The Android tablet packs MediaTek Helio G99, paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has Dolby Atmos, a ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 08:05

Two leakers recently commented on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cameras and the Tensor F5 in the Pixel 10. (Image: Quadro_News)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro: Leakers comment on cameras and the Pixel 10

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:47

The thinnest Apple product of all time - this is how Apple is currently advertising its new iPad Pro 2024 tablets, which undergo comparisons with their predecessors in the first bend tests. (Image: AppleTrack)

Ouch: Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 compared with predecessors in two durability & bend test videos

The thinnest Apple product of all time - according to the manufacturer - inevitably raises questions about its durability in everyday life given the Bendgate drama with the iPhone 6, which happened exactly 10 years ago. The first ...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:21

The Samsung Galaxy M35 does not adopt the design of the Galaxy A35. (Image: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G mid-range smartphone leaks with fresh design and 6,000 mAh battery

Three major leaks have revealed the design and key specs of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, a brand new mid-range smartphone that boasts a 6,000 mAh battery, a 5 nm ARM chip and a modern design with a flat frame.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

The Google Pixel 8a only has two rear cameras. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 8a falls far behind Pixel 8 in DxOMark camera analysis, but is ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pix...

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

Palworld ranking by current players (Source: Steam Charts)

Palworld's freefall continues

Although it went all the way above 2,100,000 simultaneous players, Palworld is now struggling in the second half of the top 100 most played Steam games. While Counter-Strike 2 easily peaks above the 1,000,000 threshold on a daily ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2024 01:10

NFL games coming to Netflix (Source: Netflix Tudum)

Netflix inks three-year contract with the NFL

Thanks to the industry-first deal that brings together Netflix and NFL, the Christmas Day games of the professional sports league with the highest per-game attendance in the world will be aired by the subscription video on-demand ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2024 23:13

The new iPad Pro lineup features tandem OLED screens and the new M4 SoC. (Source: Dave2D on YouTube)

OLED iPad Pro gathers praise in early review, battery life surprisingly impressive despite powerful M4 SoC and thinner design

Apple recently revamped its iPad Pro lineup with the new M4 SoC and tandem OLED displays. An early review from YouTuber Dave2D suggests positive impressions, with notable improvements in performance and display quality while retai...

Sambit Saha, 16 May 2024 21:34

The Fujifilm X-T50 might be based on the X-T5, but it's shockingly similar to the X100VI in many ways. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X-T50 launches as compact APS-C camera with gobs of attitude and painful price jump

The much-leaked Fujifilm X-T50 has finally been launched, and it is pretty much exactly what we expected. A cut-back Fujifilm X-T5 with a dollop of the X100VI's retro charm and a brand-new film simulation mode for JPEG-first shoot...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2024 21:21

Asus warranty saga - official response promises improved communication - fails to address misdiagnosed hardware failure

Deal | 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and gorgeous 240Hz OLED gets largest price cut yet

Display Week 2024 | LG Display showcases smartwatch display with 3D rendering using light field technology and OLED

Leak: Sonos Ace hi-fi headphones launching soon with lossless sound, but will be more expensive than expected

Samsung reveals details of the Galaxy F55 5G with leather back, 120 Hz AMOLED display and 5 years of updates

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max reportedly getting brand new battery with higher energy density and stainless steel housing

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Google releases Wear OS 5 Developer Preview with new features and improved battery life

New Epson CH-TW5750 3LCD projector arrives with 2,700 lumens brightness

5 cool Nintendo Switch accessories including custom cases and awesome docks

New ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA) leaks reveal lightweight housing and multiple port options before official release

Sony showcases microsurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons operating on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues at 2024 IRCA 2024

Moto G85: New Motorola mid-range smartphone leaks with unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Sodium-ion battery by ex-Tesla engineer can hit 300-mile range parity with LFP cells for cheaper EVs

Leak claims Exynos 2500 of Samsung Galaxy S25 will beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency

Native and upscaled PlayStation 2 emulation on PS5 nears reality

Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) new accessory leaks

Amazfit announces new Zepp OS 3.5 beta for some smartwatches

New "holographic" 8K and 4K spatial displays from Looking Glass launched

Browser-based IDE: Google's Project IDX now available in public beta

Musk eyes China to house data center powering global development of Tesla self-driving tech

Huawei releases first update for new Watch Fit 3

TCL QM8 arrives as new brighter high-end Mini LED TV

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

First Intel Lunar Lake handheld consoles may be showcased at Computex in just a few weeks

AYN Odin2 Mini: Earlier than expected release date official with launch discounts confirmed

Samsung mocks controversial Apple iPad Pro ad, says, "We would never crush creativity"

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 gaming laptop records lowest price ever for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4070 SKU

Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra alleged to showcase new Exynos W1000 with 3 nm process

Decathlon launches new Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S electric all-mountain bike

Redmi Note 13R launches as cheap Android phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Rogbid Smart Ring 3 appears as new cheaper health-tracking wearable

GTA VI release timing officially confirmed by Take-Two financial report

Dell's new design on the XPS 13 is a mistake and it's less fun to use in everyday life

Eclipse Theia 1.49 released with development container support

Xiaomi 15 Ultra to arrive with the largest camera sensor on a smartphone yet

BMAX I11 Power: New Android 14 tablet with slim aluminum body, LTE connectivity and Helio G99 is particularly cheap

Anker soundcore P30i: ANC headphones with clever additional function

iPad Pro with liquid nitrogen cooling achieves benchmark record thanks to Apple M4

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Studio launches as affordable Android tablet for entertainment and productivity needs

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro: Leakers comment on cameras and the Pixel 10

Ouch: Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 compared with predecessors in two durability & bend test videos

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G mid-range smartphone leaks with fresh design and 6,000 mAh battery

Google Pixel 8a falls far behind Pixel 8 in DxOMark camera analysis, but is ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

84% HP Victus 16 (2024) laptop review: RTX 4060 power paired with long runtimes

Palworld's freefall continues

Netflix inks three-year contract with the NFL

OLED iPad Pro gathers praise in early review, battery life surprisingly impressive despite powerful M4 SoC and thinner design

Fujifilm X-T50 launches as compact APS-C camera with gobs of attitude and painful price jump

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