Tech News 2018: January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Budget 2020: Domestic Production of Smartphones Has Boosted Job Creation

The finance minister spoke about the importance of domestic production of smartphones and other electronics.

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Sofia Kenin vs Garbine Muguruza live stream: watch Australian Open Women's Final tennis online from anywhere

Saturday's Australian Open Women's Final brings together a pairing few would have predicted a fortnight ago. It's set to be a fascinating final that you'll be able to watch as it happens from anywhere in the world with our Kenin v Muguruza live stream guide.

Spanish star Garbine Muguruza may be a former Roland-Garros and Wimbledon champion, but the 26-year-old came into the tournament unseeded with little expectation of a decent run in Melbourne. While Sofia Kenin was at least ranked as a 14th seed, Saturday's match will be her maiden Grand Slam final, an achievement that few would have expected.

Muguruza has beaten three top 10 seeds on the way to the final, the most impressive of those will likely be her shock win over the in-form world number four Simona Halep.

Kenin broke the home crowd's hearts by knocking out Australia’s Ash Barty in their semi-final clash, in a close straight-sets win over the world number one.

The only previous tour-level meeting between the two finalists saw Kenin beat Muguruza at last year's China Open, which the 21-year-old won 6-0, 2-6, 6-2.

Don't miss a moment of the 2020 Australian Open Women's Final by following our Kenin vs Muguruza live stream guide below - it doesn't even matter where on Earth you are.

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Live stream the 2020 Australian Open Women's Final from outside your country

If you're trying to discover what your watching options are in Australia, the US, UK, Canada or New Zealand, we have all that information on this tennis live stream guide.

But if you're away from your country and still want to catch your usual broadcaster's coverage then prepare to be disappointed if you try to watch online, as you'll likely get an error message describing the fact the tennis action is unable to be watched from overseas.

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Budget 2020: Sitharaman Gives Big Push to Digital Connectivity With Data Centre Parks

The fibre to home internet connectivity through the BharatNet scheme will link as many as 100,000 Gram Panchayats in the next financial year.

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This Android smartwatch could be more powerful than an iPhone 7

Take a smartphone, shrink it and strap it to your wrist and you'll get a sense of what the TicWris Max smartwatch is trying to do. The idea, as ludicrous as it may sound, is gaining popularity in Asia.

Sold for $160 at Gearbest, this device has some interesting uses for those working in challenging outdoor environments thanks to its 4G connectivity and IP67 waterproof rating - meaning that you won’t be able to swim with it, but it should withstand a shower.

There's nothing shabby about the rest of the configuration either. It has a quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB onboard storage, a 2880mAh battery and an 8-megapixel front facing camera that does Face ID as well.

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If that wasn’t enough, it runs on Android 7.1.1, has built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and can even tell the time on its 640x480-pixel 2.86-inch display. Oh and you'll be able to make phone calls as well, without the need for a separate device.

It's worth noting there’s no microSD card slot, NFC or USB port for easy file transfer and charging. Coming in at 153g, the TicWris Max is also as heavy as a smartphone, which could tire the wrist over the course of a day.

This product also comes from mainland China and will take at least a month to reach either the US or the UK (and potentially more). You may be levied a tax either directly or through the courier.

Bear in mind, we're yet to fully test the product hands-on, but once we do, you'll be able to read all about it here.

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Here's What the Coloured LED Rings on the Amazon Echo Signify

Trying to figure out what the various colours on your Amazon Echo indicate?

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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Take 3D photos on your iPhone or Android phone with this app - CNET

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, the new LucidPix app can now turn your cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.

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Google Doodle honors huge civil rights moment in a small package - CNET

The search giant is remembering the Greensboro Sit-In on the first day of Black History Month.

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Here's How You Can Disable Windows 10 Automatic Updates

Windows 10 users can use either of these three options to disable automatic updates.

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Nike Vaporfly Shoes Will Not be Banned, No Matter How Much Rivals May Have Wanted

The Vaporfly shoes have a new mid-sole foam called Pebax and an integrated carbon-fibre plate, which helps in energy feedback.

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This Bionic Jellyfish Can Swim Three Times Faster; May be Used to Explore The Oceans

Jellyfish propel themselves through the water by contracting their muscles to collapse their umbrella-shaped body, and then relaxing.

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Draft law could put encryption at risk, report says - CNET

The "Earn It" bill was drafted by Sen. Lindsey Graham to find better ways to protect children online, earlier reports said.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks this is the biggest misconception about him - CNET

Zuckerberg wants be more understood rather than liked.

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Zuckerberg: Our new honesty-first approach is 'going to piss off a lot of people'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said the social media company is going to stand for free speech and encryption.

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Microsoft detects new Evil Corp malware attacks

Microsoft has observed that the hacking group known as Evil Corp or TA505 has switched up the tactics in its ongoing phishing campaign to deliver malware by using malicious Excel documents.

The company provided more details on the new campaign in a series of tweets in which its researchers said that the final payload is now being delivered by using an Excel document containing a malicious macro.

Evil Corp has been active since 2014 and the cybercrime group is financially motivated. It is known for targeting retail companies as well as financial institutions by using large malicious spam campaigns powered by the Necurs botnet.

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Researchers from Microsoft Security Intelligence explained how Evil Corp's new campaign works in a tweet, which reads:

“The new campaign uses HTML redirectors attached to emails. When opened, the HTML leads to the download Dudear, a malicious macro-laden Excel file that drops the payload. In contrast, past Dudear email campaigns carried the malware as attachment or used malicious URLs.”

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This new campaign marks the first time that Evil Corp has used HTML redirectors as part of its attacks. Previous email campaigns carried out by the group used attachments or malicious download URLs to deliver their malicious payloads.

Evil Corp's latest campaign sends out phishing messages that come with HTML attachments that automatically start downloading the Excel file used to drop the payload. Victims are told to open the Excel document on their computer and to enable editing to access its contents.

Once this is done, the malware will also try to drop a remote access trojan (RAT) known as Grace Wire or FlawedGrace onto a victim's system.

The cybercriminals behind this new campaign even utilized localized HTML files in different languages in order to reach victims from all around the world.

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Coronavirus in pictures: Scenes from around the world - CNET

WHO declares a global health emergency, flights are suspended, cruise passengers quarantined. From China to South Korea, India to the US, the world reacts to a fast-moving threat.

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2020 C8 Chevy Corvette visible carbon option canned due to supplier issues - Roadshow

The 5VM package proved to be a popular option among C8 buyers, despite costing the better part of $5,000.

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US declares coronavirus a public health emergency - CNET

A 14-day quarantine has been announced by the CDC.

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Reach out and touch a Dell XPS 13 for just $784 - CNET

This 13.3-inch touchscreen laptop is a CNET favorite, and it looks even better when it's 35% off.

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Best TVs for gaming with low input lag - CNET

Any delay between your controller and the game can kill you. These are the TVs that minimize it.

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Super Bowl 2020 movie and TV trailers: Sonic the Hedgehog, F9 and more - CNET

A couple of (expensive) movie ad spots have already arrived online. You can also expect trailers from Black Widow, Fast & Furious 9, and more.

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Amazon Prime Reaches Over 150 Million Members As One-Day Delivery Hikes Up Sales

Amazon Prime subscribers keep returning to Amazon to benefit from perks like fast delivery, television and music streaming.

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Roku drops Fox apps from its platform days before Super Bowl - CNET

If you planned to use the Fox Sports app on Roku to stream the big game you'll need to look elsewhere.

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Google Search For Coronavirus Will Now Also Show Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe

This comes as the WHO declared the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

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Avast Antivirus to Close its Jumpshot Analytics Business Post Data Privacy Scandal

Jumpshot analyses users' online habits by tracking their search, click and buy patterns across over 150 websites, including Amazon, Google, Netflix, and Walmart.

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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Pay Adds UPI For iPhone, But You Must Use The New App For India

Amazon Pay UPI on the Amazon India Online Shopping app lets you make payments for shopping on Amazon India, scan a QR code, send money and request money.

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Best vacuum cleaners in Australia: from cordless Dyson to robot Roomba

You know what sucks? A good vacuum. And we're here to find the perfect one for your everyday needs. We know that finding the best vacuum cleaner can, well, suck – there are just so many models to choose from, and who really wants to spend their time finding an appliance that means more work around the house?

The thing is, vacuum cleaners have come a long way since the days where you had to haul out that massive corded behemoth from your hall closet and plug it into a new socket every few minutes. Compared to some of the slick vacuums on the market today, that's practically medieval.

Today's vacuums are much slimmer, and while most are still controlled by hand there's a growing number that have robotic brains and can clean up all on their own. Many of today's vacuums also run on battery power, so you won't have to worry about dragging cords all around your house.

While it's still a 'chore' in the traditional sense, vacuum cleaning can now be done in far less time and with far greater ease thanks to cordless vacuums. But if even that sounds too hard, you'll likely be chuffed to learn that most robot vacuums can be set on a schedule, so they'll even clean your house while you're out living it up (or working).

It's true that high-end vacuums can be quite costly, but they can also be the sort of investment where the benefits become almost immediately clear. As soon as you've experienced the added ease and efficiency first-hand, it's hard to go back to anything else.

Whether you're after a lightweight cordless, a super-powerful upright or the kind of brainy robot cleaner that'd give Will Smith night-terrors, these are the best vacuum cleaners currently available in Australia. They all suck, but in the best possible way.

Adding another integer and two years of R&D to its V-series cordless range, Dyson’s V11 Absolute takes another giant leap forward for vacuum cleaner kind. It’s more potent than its best-in-class predecessor, cleans even better on all surfaces, is quieter, and has a impressive run-time of over 40 minutes on the seriously-capable Auto power mode.

The powered tools ooze design class and hard-earned experience in the field, with the mini motorised tool easily outperforming air-powered equivalents, and the adaptability of the vacuum when you pair the torque head with the Auto mode makes the V11 Absolute easy to use as well as powerful. It also has an LCD screen, a first for Dyson, which tells you the exact run-time remaining, where blockages are located and how to clear them. Pretty handy if you ask us!

Admittedly, the V11 Absolute doesn't come cheap, but we think it’s worth the money if you're after the best cordless vacuum cleaner available today.

Read our full Dyson V11 Absolute review

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930

The main reason to get yourself a robot vacuum cleaner is so you can either put your feet up and get something else to do all the hard work for you, or so you get more time to do more important things – or perhaps both. The Deebot Ozmo 930 will do just that for you and goes further than most other robovacs.

There’s not much we can fault with this little droid: it vacuums, it mops and it does so quite well: Ecovacs Robotics has pretty much aced it with both hardware and software.

It’s already a must-have in our books, and if there was a way to increase suction power in these robot vacuums, the Deebot Ozmo 930 would be the perfect helper, no matter what type of floor you have at home. Add to that the ability to control it remotely and the addition of voice control makes this robot worth every penny.

Read our full Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930 review

At the time of its release, Dyson was so confident in the sucking prowess of the Dyson Cyclone V10, that the company ceased production of new corded vacuums going forward. Now, it did eventually develop a successor in the Dyson V11 Absolute (because of course it did), but that should still give you an idea of how good the

Dyson has redefined its cyclone technology to produce more suction power than previous generations; the V10 digital motor is 20% more powerful than the previous V8, and, we can assure, it sucks a lot (we mean that as a compliment).

You'll notice a number of crucial changes between the V10 and older V models. For example, the barrel is now front-facing, and all attachments connect here directly. This design allows for greater suction efficiency, according to Dyson. The V10 is smarter than ever before, too, and can even detect differences in altitude, air pressure and temperature, and auto-adjust itself for maximum performance.

Prices and models vary across regions, but needless to say, you pay for the Cyclone V10's souped-up suction. And while the Cyclone V10 is super powerful and boasts a more energy-dense battery than previous models, putting it on the highest setting will drain the battery in about five minutes. At the lowest setting, however, you'll get up to 60 minutes of use, and that should be plenty for your everyday messes.

Read our full Dyson Cyclone V10 review

Dyson might be dominating the handheld vacuum arena at the moment, but when it comes to the robot vacuum space, many people rate iRobot and its Roomba 980 vacuum cleaner at a similar level of esteem.

With its low-clearance design and smartphone app control functionality, this dirt-sucking disc is intelligent enough to go about its business in your home without much prompting on your part. The Roomba 980 will intelligently map your home for problem spots, kicking into a high-power mode whenever it rolls over carpets, and weaving around chair legs and other potential obstacles.

Making things even easier, you can manage the Roomba 980's daily schedule from the device's accompanying iOS and Android apps, allowing you to set the time and duration of its cleaning routine however you see fit. You will have to empty it out after each use, though.

With an impressive two hour battery life, it'll also manage a longer cleaning cycle than any cordless or robot vacuum from Dyson, and when it's running low it'll automatically head back to its dock to charge itself.

Other smart features of the Roomba 980 include its battery-powered Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers which you can place around your crib so that your 'bot will know which areas to avoid, such as rooms you don't want it to enter or floor-level pet food bowls you don't want it to crash into.

However, the Roomba 980 does still have some room for improvement, with its app being a little sluggish at times. The robot also has a tendency to get trapped in cables and stuck under furniture.

Sure, it's pretty pricey for what is admittedly a cleaning luxury, but it really is like having a robot maid that will keep your place clean. If you hate vacuuming and can afford it, the Roomba 980 offers exceptional cleaning convenience.

Read our full iRobot Roomba 980 review

There's no question that Dyson's manoeuvrable and endlessly convenient stick vacuums are incredible, sporting powerful suction and a modular design that allows for a number of area-specific attachments – all without having to worry about pesky cables getting in the way. However, cordless vacuums do have their caveats.

Getting a limited amount of vacuum time from a battery that takes hours to charge can be extremely frustrating, and there are times when you may require a more powerful and heavy-duty vacuum solution. Cordless models are often pretty darn expensive, too.

If you share these concerns, Dyson's Cinetic Big Ball vacuum may be a terrific alternative, offering the same quality cleaning experience that the company's vacuums are known for, while avoiding all the usual annoyances that make inspire people to choose a cord-free option.

Most vacuums will tip over as they're dragged along the floor — not the Cinetic Big Ball, with its ball-shaped design that has been perfectly weighted to roll back into place whenever it falls down — it's a neat example of Dyson's knack for finding solutions to problems that have plagued these kinds of products for decades.

Another advantage over cordless vacuums: its suction power leaves them in the dust — literally. At 250 air watts, the Cinetic Big Ball is even more powerful than the new Dyson Cyclone V10, which offers around 150 air watts of suction.

Taking into consideration that you can now pick up a Dyson Cinetic Big Ball for under $500, and what you have is a highly-recommended alternative to Dyson's pricier cord-free options.

Read our full Dyson Cinetic Big Ball review

Like most Miele vacuums, the cat and dog version of the CX1 is a little more expensive than the non-pet versions, but that extra cost is offset by the additional attachments you get that will help you round up and deal with shed hair and the general mess that comes from having four-legged members of your family.

Plus, when you consider how affordable it is compared to the average Dyson product, the price of the CX1's 'deluxe' model will seem quite reasonable.

We also love that it's got an AirClean lifetime HEPA filter to remove allergens from your household, as well as an extremely high airflow that works hard to remove as much dust and debris from your floors and carpets as possible. It's also the first bagless Miele device, and it does a pretty darn good job of that, too.

Boasting a 1,200W “Vortex” motor, the Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat Dog Bagless delivers an air speed of more than 100km/h and still manages to separate dust into two types: coarse stuff goes into the clear dust container, while the finer stuff is caught and trapped in its own filtered container.

Impressively, the Blizzard CX1 also sports a new CleanStream filter, which has a sensor-controlled self-cleaning system. You'll still need to clean the filters yourself on occasion, though.

That’s not the only big change Miele has in store for us: the design is also quite modern-looking, putting the device in a league above its predecessors. For a vacuum that goes for less than $500 at some stores, Miele has certainly stepped up its game with the CX1 Cat Dog Bagless.

Once the leading name in vacuums, Vax is still going strong today and its Blade 2 Max 40V vacuum more than proves it. Easy to use, and delivering excellent results on different floor types, the cordless Vax Blade 2 Max 40V offers powerful suction and long run-time for a great price.

It has bright lights on the floor head, so you won’t miss any dirt, and a good-sized bin for a cordless machine too, meaning fewer bin-emptying interruptions when cleaning. The Blade 2 Max is easy to use, but it's let down by how heavy it feels in the hand – your arm may not be able to hold out for as long as the battery.

The Blade 2 Max delivers great cleaning results on different floor types, and it's no slouch when it comes to tackling pet hair; however, it's far from the lightest-feeling or quietest cordless cleaner out there.

There was a niche that needed filling and Ecovacs decided to take a stab at it. Unless you’re willing to pay top money for the iRobot Roomba 980 – the only robot vacuum we’ve tested that comes with a carpet agitator – there aren’t very many autonomous vacuums that can deal with carpets.

While the Deebot 900 does a good job on a low- to medium-pile carpet, it struggles on high-pile rugs. The fibres impede movement and dirt is often so deep-seated that there’s not enough suction, even on the Max setting, for a good clean. Moreover, with a limited battery life of 45 minutes on Max, a large home will always require a double run. On hard floors, however, there’s absolutely nothing you can fault the Deebot 900 for – it’s works like a charm.

Ecovacs has aced both the hardware and the software. Our only complaint would be the droid’s inability to clamber over obstacles and thresholds more than 18mm high, but that’s us nitpicking, really.

The droid moves exactly as you’d expect with practically perfect mapping, and the evidence of its cleaning performance will be there for you to see every time you empty the bin. And it’s all done quietly and at a relatively affordable price. Need we say more?

Read our full Ecovacs Deebot 900 review

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Arvind Krishna, IIT-Kanpur Alumnus, Set to Lead IBM; Joins List of Indian-origin CEOs with Nadella & Pichai

IBM Chief Executive Officer Ginni Rometty said that Arvind Krishna is the right CEO for the next era at International Business Machines Corp (IBM).

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Optus fined half a million for spamming customers that had already unsubscribed

Optus has been handed the second-largest fine ever dealt by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) for contacting customers that had explicitly unsubscribed from communications.

The ACMA fined the telco giant AU$504,000 following an investigation into breaches of Australia’s anti-spam laws, a sum second only to a AU$510,000 fine Telstra copped in 2014 for delays in connecting landline customers.

Specifically, Optus was found to have sent marketing emails and SMS messages in 2018 to around 750,000 customers that had already opted out of these communications. Other emails were also sent that lacked any kind of unsubscribe facility.

ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin said it was the largest infringement paid for spamming and that it “reflects the seriousness of breaches made by Optus and its failure to honour its customers’ wishes to unsubscribe, in some cases on multiple occasions”.

In order to ensure Optus doesn’t break the law again in the future, the telco will appoint an independent consultant to act as a watchdog, reviewing its procedures, systems, and policies for compliance with these laws.

On top of this, “the ACMA will be actively monitoring Optus’ compliance with its commitments,” O’Loughlin said. “If they are not met, the ACMA will consider court action”.

O’Loughlin told the Sydney Morning Herald that Optus blamed the spam messaging on an “IT systems failure” and that the telco had checked its marketing lists for compliance, although the ACMA believes otherwise.

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Tigers want your perfume to help them get frisky - CNET

Calvin Klein is a big-cat favorite.

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We finally know how Rey got Luke's lightsaber in Star Wars: The Force Awakens - CNET

Maz Kanata never told us the full story, so a Star Wars comic has stepped in to fill the gap. As for how Palpatine survived, don't ask.

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Nintendo's new Animal Crossing Switch is super chill - CNET

New Horizons were never this beautiful.

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As new Boeing CEO takes over, it's unclear when the 737 Max will fly again - CNET

Two crashes killed 346 people and authorities are blaming Boeing's design, a faulty sensor and airline staff. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane's other issues.

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WireGuard VPN protocol will ship with Linux kernel 5.6

The WireGuard VPN protocol will be included into the next Linux kernel as Linus Torvalds has merged it into his source tree for version 5.6.

There is no set date for Linux kernel releases and being as version 5.5 was released this month, the next version will likely be released in a few months time.

The addition of WireGurd in the next Linux kernel does also not come as a surprise as the code had already been merged into Dave Miller's repository back in December. However, the code was just recently pulled into Torvalds' source tree.

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WireGuard VPN protocol

While there are many popular VPN protocols such as OpenVPN, WireGuard has made a name for itself by being easy to configure and deploy as SSH. On its website, WireGuard's team explains what sets its protocol apart from others, saying:

“WireGuard has been designed with ease-of-implementation and simplicity in mind. It is meant to be easily implemented in very few lines of code, and easily auditable for security vulnerabilities. Compared to behemoths like *Swan/IPsec or OpenVPN/OpenSSL, in which auditing the gigantic codebases is an overwhelming task even for large teams of security experts, WireGuard is meant to be comprehensively reviewable by single individuals.”

The WireGuard protocol is a project from security researcher and kernel developer Jason Donenfeld who created it as an alternative to both IPsec and OpenVPN. Since the protocol consists of around just 4,000 lines of code as opposed to the 100,000 lines of code that make up OpenVPN, it is much easier for security experts to review and audit for vulnerabilities.

While WireGuard was initially released for the Linux kernel, the protocol is now cross-platform and can be deployed on Windows, macOS, BSD, iOS and Android.

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Ricky Brabec and Honda win the 2020 Dakar rally - Roadshow

It was a 9,000-kilometer race over the span of nearly two weeks and Ricky is the first American to ever take the top spot.

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Honda's 2020 Dakar effort brought home the first US victory ever - Roadshow

Ricky Brabec rode to victory on a Honda CRF450 Rally and had help from a crew of dedicated mechanics.

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How Ricky Brabec and Honda won the 2020 Dakar Rally for America - Roadshow

The Dakar Rally is a brutal and dangerous test of man and machine that no American had previously won, until now.

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Kobe Bryant will be honored at the Super Bowl on Sunday - CNET

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira say they'll pay tribute to the late basketball star in the halftime show.

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United Nations reportedly suffered a hack, which it tried to keep secret - CNET

The UN was targeted in an apparent spy operation last year, but top officials kept quiet, according to the AP.

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Samsung is already taking sign-ups to preorder its next Galaxy phone - CNET

You'll get the unannounced Samsung phone by March 6.

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Super Bowl 2020 movie and TV trailers: Sonic the Hedgehog, Hunters and more - CNET

A couple of (expensive) movie ad spots have already arrived online. You can also expect trailers from Black Widow, Fast and Furious 9, and more.

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In Iowa, people worry about one social network as caucuses loom - CNET

Locals are concerned about the role Facebook will play in next week's contest and the general election.

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NASA just shut down the pioneering space telescope Spitzer - CNET

After almost 17 years of staring into space, NASA has said good night to Spitzer.

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Tesla directors settle, isolating Musk as SolarCity trial looms

Directors of Tesla settled a shareholder lawsuit over the company's 2016 acquisition of SolarCity Corp, leaving Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk as the lone defendant facing claims that Tesla paid $2.6 billion for a worthless solar energy system installer, according to court documents.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Biggest Credit Card And Debit Card Breach Ever Puts Details of 30 Million up For Sale

Majority are from US banks but some records are also linked to cardholders from Latin America, Europe, and several Asian countries.

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Simona Halep vs Garbine Muguruza live stream: how to watch Australian Open semi-final tennis online from anywhere

Is Simona Halep unbeatable? The Romanian star is the only player that remains in the Australian Open in either draw that's yet to lose a set this fortnight. Standing in her seemingly inevitable path to the women's final is the unseeded Spanish star Garbine Muguruza who is having a tournament to remember.

Don't miss this opportunity to watch the action as it happens from anywhere in the world with our Halep vs Muguruza Australian Open semi-final live stream guide.

Halep looks in imperious form, having taken just 53 minutes to dispatch Anett Kontaveit in her quarter-final, in a match which saw her restrict her opponent to just two games. While Muguruza came into the tournament unfancied, it shouldn't be forgotten that the 26-year-old was a two-time major winning in the not-so-distant past, having triumphed in the French Open back in 2016 and at Wimbledon in 2017.

More significantly her head-to-head record against Halep is good, having beaten her opponent on three previous occasions. She has only lost twice to Halep, the most recent being a 2018 French Open semi-final 6-1 6-4 defeat which stands as the pair's only previous Slam encounter.

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If you're trying to discover what your watching options are in Australia, the US, UK, Canada or New Zealand, we have all that information just a bit further down this tennis live stream guide.

But if you're away from your country and still want to catch your usual broadcaster's coverage then prepare to be disappointed if you try to watch online, is you'll likely get an error message describing the fact the tennis action is unable to be watched from overseas.

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We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs - CNET

The powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it.

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The PurrSong Pendant is a tiny device that measures your cat's activity and sleep.

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Apple’s 2020 product plans for iPhones, Macs and more outlined by noted analyst

When analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talks about Apple, it's worth listening. This time, Kuo has suggested that Apple has a mass of new products from a possible iPhone SE 2 to a possible AirPower device to unveil in the first half of this year.

This fresh crop of predictions was spotted by MacRumors, and suggests an entire product lineup. The biggest of these predictions is a 4.7-inch LCD iPhone, which could be a potential followup to the beloved iPhone SE.

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You see, as Apple's devices have moved into an even more premium segment of the market, the idea of the iPhone SE and iPhone 5C has felt left behind. But, there has been no shortage of speculation that a successor to the iPhone SE would come. A model with an LCD would make sense, as Apple has reserved OLED displays for it's higher-tier phones.

MacBooks and iPads may also be getting refreshes. Apple has already upgraded the 15-inch MacBook Pro to a 16-inch model, while also removing the contentious butterfly key switch mechanism. It's possible other MacBook Pro models will get the same treatment as Apple moves back to traditional scissor switches. Kuo had previously suggested Apple would abandon butterfly switches on this timeline. An iPad Pro 2020 refresh is reasonable to expect.

Less anticipated but no less exciting

Kuo has also suggested Apple would release a wireless charging mat, ultra wideband tag, and "high-end Bluetooth headphone." These are all a little further off the regular war path for Apple, but are still expected in the same timeline as the other products Kuo suggested.

The ultra wideband tags could be the long-rumored AirTag from Apple to compete with Tile trackers. So, as Apple delves into even more product categories, it may be coming up with a way to help you avoid losing your expensive items.

Aside from its Beats headphones, Apple's own headphone efforts have been limited to bud-style devices like the AirPods. There's a possibility that Apple has something like that in store to go against Surface Headphones or our perennial favorites, the Sony WH-1000XM3.

Finally, a wireless charging mat from Apple could go a number of ways. It may be a simple wireless charger given the polish Apple is known for. It could be a multi-device wireless charging station. Or, it could be the AirPower that Apple previously canceled.

Whatever these products ultimately turn out to be (if they turn out at all), we may find out in the first half of the year.

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Apple, Broadcom must pay CalTech $1.1B for patent infringement - CNET

A jury handed down the decision related to Wi-Fi chips used in iPhones, Macs and other devices.

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Elon Musk says Tesla won't raise capital, will focus on lowering cost of batteries

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company won't raise capital: "We're spending money as quickly as we can spend it sensibly."

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World's first Tesla Powerwall is paying itself off much faster than expected

Four years ago, Tesla installed its first ever Powerwall battery pack in an Australian household, and now the residing Pfitzner family has revealed just how much of an impact the energy-saving measure has made.

When combined with a solar panel system, Powerwall allows users to store any excess energy generated by the panels in order to use it at times when the sun alone can’t provide the necessary power.

While this effectively allows a home to operate self-sufficiently, there is a still a need to rely on the main power grid when the battery depletes due to extended periods of inclement weather or similar.

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Over the course of four years, this resulted in the Pfitzner family saving a total of about $5,700 (AU$8,463) on their electricity bills, paying an average of just 30 cents (AU$0.46) per day.

As for the environmental impact – the ability to store reserve energy in a battery pack has the potential to reduce household carbon emissions by up to 6 tonnes per year, which would be a significant figure if the technology was installed in masses of homes.

The Pfitzner’s house is described as having “four bedrooms, internal laundry, air-conditioning, state of the art appliances, a pool, and outdoor entertaining area”, so it’s likely more resource-intensive than the average household.

It’s worth noting that the family spent AU$16,000 (about $10,800) installing the battery, solar system, and any related hardware to the home, so it hasn’t quite paid itself off yet.

While the initial estimates for the return on investment were around the 20-year mark, it’s now set for just seven years, which is much more promising for the development of household battery technology in the future.

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Specs and images of the Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i DSLR revealed

We haven't finished digesting the leaks and rumors about the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras, but now there's already more to take in. This time it's about Canon's next DSLR, which is slated to be the EOS 850D (to be called the Rebel T8i in North America).

According to reliable camera news source Nokishita, Canon has added three more items to its products list, including the upcoming DSLR that is expected to make its official debut in February at the CP+ photography trade show (presumably alongside the EOS R5).

Translated, that tweet reads, "EOS Rebel T8i Body, EOS Rebel T8i Lens Kit, RF 24-105mm STM, and QX10 (Black, White, Green, Pink) have been added to Canon’s latest product list. If not a mistake, it should be announced in February." Exactly what the QX10 refers to is unclear but Canon is definitely populating its stable of RF optics with another standard zoom lens.

Not long after that tweet was published, images and specifications of the upcoming DSLR have leaked online, giving us a closer look at the snapper set to replace the current EOS 800D/Rebel T7i – a camera that, after almost three years on shelves, is still a darn good entry-level DSLR.

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If there's any truth to the specs list published on Canon Watch, the EOS 850D will have a 24.1MP CMOS sensor – which is, strangely, a marginal downgrade from the EOS 800D's 24.2MP option – with the same 45-point cross-type AF system.

However, the upcoming camera will have the power of the Digic 8 imaging engine under the hood (the same one used in the EOS 90D and EOS M6 Mark II launched in 2019), giving it a pretty generous performance boost over its predecessor.

Unlike the EOS 90D, though, maximum burst speed is rumored to be 7fps (or 7.5fps when using Live View) – a single frame more than the 800D but significantly less than the 90D's 11fps. That said, for an entry-level camera, that's not too shabby at all.

The Digic 8 processor will give the upcoming shooter the ability to capture 4K/30p footage (800D can only shoot 1080p) while utilizing the entire width of the sensor. That means there's not going to be any extra crop outside of the standard 1.6x crop you get from any Canon APS-C body. If true, that's a marked improvement over the EOS M50 mirrorless camera, which knocks this back to a 2.5x crop when shooting 4K video.

Going by the leaked images, the 850D resembles its predecessor physically, including the 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen that, Canon Watch says shares the same 1.04 million dot resolution as the current model. However, it seems Canon has managed to shave some weight off the upgraded iteration which will weigh 515g compared to the 532g 800D.

Not much else has been revealed yet, but if Nokishita is on the money with the release date, there's not long to go before we hear all about it straight from Canon.

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Ashleigh Barty vs Sofia Kenin live stream: how to watch Australian Open semi-final tennis online from anywhere

Ashleigh Barty will be hoping to move one step closer on Thursday to becoming the first Australian to win the women’s title since Christine O’Neill 42 years ago. Will Barty end the Aussie wait for a finalist, or will Kenin win out at the Rod Laver Arena? Its a match you'll be able to watch as it happens from anywhere in the world with our Barty vs Kenin Australian Open semi-final live stream guide.

The world No.1 blasted past last year's finalist Petra Kvitova in straight sets to reach the semi-finals, setting up a last-four clash with American Sofia Kenin.

Kenin had never previously made it past the fourth round at the Aussie Open in her short career. However, her hard-fought 6-4 6-4 quarter-final win over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur means she is now on the brink of her first Grand Slam final.

To make it there she'll likely have to pull a career-defining performance out of the bag against an in-form world number No.1, while also having to contend with a home crowd firmly on her opponent's side.

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Best Buy flash sale: Discounts on Bose headphones, TCL 4K TVs, Galaxy Watch and more - CNET

Save hundreds of dollars on 65-inch and 75-inch TVs, as well as some of our favorite audio gear, like the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.

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Tesla Q4 2019 earnings call: 'Full Self-Driving', battery day and insurance discounts - Roadshow

It looks like Full Self-Driving is still a ways off, but a Tesla battery tech day isn't.

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Facebook's new metrics show it's still a one-trick pony

Facebook on Wednesday reported its fourth-quarter earnings with a new metric, average revenue per person across its "family" of apps. It showed that the company still relies almost entirely on its core app to generate revenue.

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Nokia’s next flagship could get an under-display selfie camera

Last month, we reported on a rumor that Nokia's next flagship would be delayed until the latter half of 2020 in an effort to avoid obsoletion at launch.

Now, a new rumor from the same source suggests Nokia may have finally found the killer feature that will allow its upcoming device, presumed to be the Nokia 9.2 PureView, to stand out from the pack.

According to Twitter user @nokia_anew, Finnish mobile phone company HMD Global is currently testing under-display selfie camera technology in regards to the Nokia 9.2 PureView, which would eliminate the need for a notch or pin-hole cutout in the handset's display.

If the rumor is to be believed, it would presumably make Nokia's 9.2 PureView one of the first phones to bring the stealthy selfie functionality to market.

That said, it's expected that Chinese manufacturer Oppo will beat Nokia to the punch by launching the world's first phone with under-display camera on June 26.

Avoiding past mistakes

Along with the need for a standout new feature, it's believed that the decision to delay Nokia's next flagship was made to ensure the device packs the latest Snapdragon 865 processor at launch.

At the time of its release in February 2019, the Nokia 9 PureView carried an outdated Snapdragon 845 chipset that resulted in the device feeling a generation behind the competition, so it wouldn't surprise us to see the company trying to avoid making the same mistake again.

Of course, all of the information above should be taken with a pinch of salt at this time – we'll likely have to wait until after MWC 2020 to hear something a little more concrete.

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Facebook pays up $550M for facial recognition privacy lawsuit - CNET

The settlement fund follows a five-year lawsuit over tagging photos.

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Human lungs and brides with mustaches: The best new emojis on the way - CNET

Commentary: The 117 new emojis revealed in the final list of upcoming designs are both inclusive and unexpected.

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Bioshock: The Collection is free to play on PlayStation Plus in February - CNET

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Strange newly discovered aurora looks like glowing green dunes - CNET

Meet a form of northern lights that previously escaped the eyes of scientists and can let them observe invisible atmospheric waves.

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Kwikset's Kevo touch-to-open smart lock is now $90, its lowest price ever - CNET

Keep your phone in your pocket -- Kevo uses Bluetooth to know you're home and unlocks with a tap.

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Tesla Model Y is coming to customers ahead of schedule and with extra range - Roadshow

The Model 3's crossover cousin will start hitting customer garages in March with a decent range bump too, according to Tesla.

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Europe allows Huawei for 5G through security guidelines - CNET

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Coinbase wants to make it easier for global institutional clients to store their crypto

Coinbase's custody unit has set up a new entity based in Dublin, in a bid to further expand its institutional efforts abroad.

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Fujifilm X100V full specs list leaks online

While we've been hearing about the Fujifilm X100V since December 2019, leaks and rumors having been trickling through the cracks in bits and bobs. Until now, that is, with reliable Japanese camera news leaker Nokishita unearthing what seems like an almost complete list of specs for the upcoming shooter.

With a leaked image of the camera already available, and the newly exposed specs, there aren't going to be any surprises left when Fujifilm makes the official announcement expected at the company's X Summit on February 4.

That said, most of the leaked specs matched what we were expecting from the camera anyway, starting with the 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor – the same one that's housed within both the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the X-T3 – with a native ISO range of 160 to 12800 (as compared to the X100F's 200 base ISO from a 24.3MP sensor). However, extended ISO sensitivity goes from 80 to 51200.

The specs make no mention of the number of available autofocus (AF) points but, like the other new X-series shooters, a hybrid (contrast + phase) AF system is what we should expect, if there's any truth to the leak. The current X100F (which is now three years old) has 325 selectable AF points and we're hoping that's been taken up to 425 to match the newer X-series models.

Continuous shooting will, apparently, see a boost as well, with burst speeds of 11fps as compared to the fourth generation camera's 8fps.

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Shiny and new

While expectations were high that there would be a new lens with a f/1.4 aperture, the specs sheet says otherwise – seems like the X100V will utilize a Fujinon 23mm f/2 lens. Whether it's a brand-new optic or the same old lens, remains to be seen.

The electronic viewfinder, though, is getting an upgrade, going from a 2.36 million dot OLED panel in the X100F to a much better 0.5-inch glass with a 3.69 million dot resolution. The rear LCD display, which early leaks revealed would be a tilting panel as opposed to the fixed one on the X100F, will come with a resolution of 1.62 million dots (an improvement over the current model's 1.04 million dot screen).

According to the leaked specs, video capabilities have definitely seen an improvement, with 4K/30p recording on board.

There's a USB-C port mention in the specs list, so you should not only be able to transfer files quicker, but also be able to charge the camera with the same cable. Battery life has also, seemingly, been given a boost, with the X100V rated for 350 (EVF shooting) / 420 frames (using optical viewfinder) as compared to the 270 frames (EVF) / 390 frames (OVF) on the current X100F.

While Nokishita is usually spot-on with it's reveals, we'd still err on the side of caution and take this news with a pinch of salt. But whatever the final specs will be, we're rather excited that there's finally going to be a fifth iteration of one of our favourite compact camera.

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Saudi Arabia attracts $67m investment into its startup ecosystem in 2019

Saudi Arabia has seen an upward trend in the number of deals and total funding over the last five years, with 2019 being a record year.

In 2019, Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem saw an investment of $67m, registering a 35% increase compared to a year ago.

The Kingdom also witnessed a 92% increase in deals to 71 and there has been an increase in government initiatives, accelerator programs and the total number of investors as well.

According to startup data platform MAGNiTT’s report, sponsored by Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), one of the initiatives by the Small and Medium Enterprise General Authority (Monsha’at), the most notable funding rounds included the $8.6m raised by EdTech startup Noon Academy as well as the $6.6m for food and grocery delivery start-up Nana Direct.

Among the most active investors were the new Misk 500 Mena Accelerator and Misk Growth Accelerator, as well as (corporate) venture capital firms 500 Startups, OQAL and Wa’ed Ventures.
41 institutions invested in Saudi-based startups while accelerators accounted for 32% of all deals.

“As Saudi moves forward to achieve the Vision 2030, we will see a few trends. First, more investors will continue entering the market, utilising government support. Second, we will see corporates evaluating their innovation strategy, which has been sorely missing in the ecosystem from a startup engagement perspective. Third, experienced employees will leave their jobs to start companies within their field of expertise, disrupting some industries such as fintech,” Ahmed Al Jabreen Venture Partner at 500 Startups, said.

Strategy to mitigate failures

Nora Al Sarhan, Investment Director at SVC, said that SVC is well-placed to be the spearhead of quality investment by covering the capital gap in the market and by providing a strategy to mitigate failures through diversification of the risk for investors.

A total of 41 institutions made investments in Saudi-based startups in 2019, which is an increase of 58% compared to 2018. 68% of these investors are based in Saudi Arabia, whereas 32% of them are based outside of the Kingdom – mainly in the UAE.

“Newly established accelerators and other public and private initiatives spur the growing startup and venture capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia,” Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, said.

Due to the steady increase in funding and number of deals, he said that Saudi Arabia increased its regional rank by total funding and number of deals, coming in third for both in 2019 in the Middle East and North Africa.

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in the region, he said and added that with the government identifying innovation and entrepreneurship as one of their key focuses in line with Vision 2030, many new initiatives have been launched in 2018 and 2019.

Usually, these initiatives take time to come to fruition, but “we have already seen their impact on the ecosystem in the country and MENA region.”

With one of the largest economies and digitally-savvy populations in the region, e-commerce retained its top spot in 2019 and accounted for 27% of all deals, followed by delivery and transport industry at 26%.

Bahoshy said that rising industries are education and IT Solutions, which took the third spot by both total funding and number of deals in 2019.

“We will continue to see Egypt and Saudi Arabia grow in terms of market share and more consolidation among larger regional players are expected this year in fragmented areas such logistics, e-commerce and transport in a bid to gain a competitive edge,” he said.

The UAE maintained its dominance as the highest recipient of venture funding (60% of all deals) last year but Egypt has surpassed all countries in terms of the number of deals (25% of all deals).

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India Had a Big Role to Play in Apple’s Record Breaking Quarterly Revenues

Apple registered double digit growth in India particularly with strong iPhone sales, and is a critical market for iPad and Mac. Sign of the times ahead?

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Facebook to Get a New Board Which Will be Able to Overrule Mark Zuckerberg, But Will it?

Facebook will name board members later in 2020, which will take the strength of the content appeals board to 40 members.

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