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ముదురు బ్యూటీతో యంగ్ హీరో ప్రేమాయణం: పెళ్లిపై ఎట్టకేలకు నోరు విప్పాడు...

బాలీవుడ్ ప్రేమ జంట అర్జున్ కపూర్, మలైకా అరోరా పెళ్లి చేసుకోబోతున్నట్లు గత నెల రోజులుగా వార్తలు హల్ చల్ చేస్తున్నాయి. ఇద్దరి వివాహం జూన్ మాసంలోనే జరుగబోతోందని, ఆల్రెడీ మలైకా, అర్జున్ తమ స్నేహితులతో కలిసి బ్యాచిలర్ పార్టీలు కూడా చేసుకున్నట్లు ప్రచారం జరిగింది. తమ పెళ్లి గురించి అర్జున్ కపూర్, మలైకా అరోరా ఎలాంటి

from Bollywood Movie News in Telugu | బాలీవుడ్ మూవీ న్యూస్ http://bit.ly/2DxQ7Eq

హీరోయిన్‌ ప్రైవేట్ పార్ట్స్‌పై కమెడియన్ నీఛమైన కామెంట్.. ఆమె భర్త ఎవరో తెలిస్తే!

హీరోయిన్ అయేషా టకియా తెలుగులో సూపర్ చిత్రంలో నటించింది. పలు బాలీవుడ్ చిత్రాల్లో కూడా అయేషా టకియా పలు చిత్రాల్లో నటించింది. 2009లో వివాహం చేసుకున్న తర్వాత అయేషా టాకియా సినిమాలకు గుడ్ బై చెప్పింది. సూపర్ చిత్రంలో అయేషా అందానికి కుర్రకారు ఫిదా అయ్యారు. ఆ తర్వాత తెలుగు చిత్రాల్లో నటన కొనసాగించేందుకు అయేషా ఆసక్తి

from Bollywood Movie News in Telugu | బాలీవుడ్ మూవీ న్యూస్ http://bit.ly/2W7aoaX

లైంగికంగా వేధించి నిషేదానికి గురైన దర్శకుడితో ఆ హీరో సినిమా చేస్తాడా?

#మీటూ ఉద్యమం తెరపైకి వచ్చిన తర్వాత బాలీవుడ్ డైరెక్టర్ సాజిద్ ఖాన్ మీద వేటు పడిన సంగతి తెలిసిందే. ముగ్గురు మహిళలను లైంగికంగా వేధించాడనే ఆరోపణలు ఎదుర్కొన్న అతడిపై ఇండియన్ ఫిల్మ్ అండ్ టెలివిజన్ డైరెక్టర్స్ అసోసియేషన్ సంవత్సరం పాటు నిషేధం విధించింది. ఈ ఆరోపణల కారణంగా ‘హౌస్‌ఫుల్ 4' మూవీ నుంచి కూడా అతడిని అర్దాంతరంగా

from Bollywood Movie News in Telugu | బాలీవుడ్ మూవీ న్యూస్ http://bit.ly/2DxewtR

బాయ్ ఫ్రెండ్‌తో ఆ పనిచేస్తూ దొరికిపోయిన సన్నీలియోన్.. క్రేజీ హీరోయిన్ భర్తపై ప్రేమ!

తక్కువ సమయంలోనే సన్నీలియోన్ బాలీవుడ్ లో క్రేజీ సెలెబ్రిటీగా మారిపోయింది. అశ్లీల చిత్రాలకు ముగింపు పలికిన సన్నీలియోన్ 2012లో బాలీవుడ్ లోకి ప్రవేశించింది. ఐటెం సాంగ్స్, రొమాంటిక్ పాత్రలతో యువతని ఫిదా చేసింది. దీనితో సన్నీలియోన్ కు అవకాశాలు బాగా పెరిగాయి. సౌత్ లో కూడా సన్నీలియోన్ తరచుగా అవకాశాలు అందుకుంటోంది. సన్నీలియోన్ జీవిత చరిత్రపై కరంజీత్

from Bollywood Movie News in Telugu | బాలీవుడ్ మూవీ న్యూస్ http://bit.ly/2W42Juc

అతడొద్దు... ఇతడితో ముద్దు సీన్ అయితే ఓకే: జాహ్నవి కపూర్ హాట్ కామెంట్

‘ధడక్' మూవీ ద్వారా నటిగా తెరంగ్రేటం చేసిన శ్రీదేవి కూతురు జాహ్నవి కపూర్ తొలి చిత్రంతోనే నటిగా మంచి గుర్తింపు తెచ్చుకుంది. ఈ మూవీ తర్వాత సోషల్ మీడియాలో జాహ్నవిని ఫాలో అయ్యేవారి సంఖ్య కూడా పెరిగింది. తొలి చిత్రం తర్వాత సెలక్టివ్‌గా సినిమాలు ఎంచుకుంటూ ముందుకు సాగుతోంది. తాజాగా జాహ్నవి కపూర్ తన సోదరి ఖుషీ

from Bollywood Movie News in Telugu | బాలీవుడ్ మూవీ న్యూస్ http://bit.ly/2W0Hv01

చిరంజీవి సినిమాలో అనసూయ.. షాకింగ్ రెమ్యునరేషన్!

సక్సెస్‌ఫుల్ డైరెక్టర్ కొరటాల శివ దర్శకత్వంలో చిరంజీవి ఒక సినిమా చేస్తోన్న సంగతి తెలిసిందే. ఈ సినిమాలో అనసూయకు మంచి ప్రాధాన్యత ఉన్న పాత్రను కొరటాల ఆఫర్ చేశారట.సక్సెస్‌ఫుల్ డైరెక్టర్ కొరటాల శివ దర్శకత్వంలో చిరంజీవి ఒక సినిమా చేస్తోన్న సంగతి తెలిసిందే. ఈ సినిమాలో అనసూయకు మంచి ప్రాధాన్యత ఉన్న పాత్రను కొరటాల ఆఫర్ చేశారట.

from Telugu Movie News | Movie News in Telugu | Movie Gossips in Telugu http://bit.ly/2PDQbHn

‘మహర్షి’ బిజినెస్.. అశ్వినీదత్ తీరుపై దిల్ రాజు, మహేష్ ఆగ్రహం!

ఒప్పందం ప్రకారం ‘మహర్షి’ డిస్ట్రిబ్యూషన్ హక్కులు దిల్ రాజుకే చెందేలా సినిమా ప్రారంభం అప్పుడు పత్రాలు మార్చుకున్నారట. అయితే, ఇప్పుడు విడుదల తేదీ దగ్గరపడుతుండటంతో అశ్వినీదత్ మెలిక పెట్టారట.ఒప్పందం ప్రకారం ‘మహర్షి’ డిస్ట్రిబ్యూషన్ హక్కులు దిల్ రాజుకే చెందేలా సినిమా ప్రారంభం అప్పుడు పత్రాలు మార్చుకున్నారట. అయితే, ఇప్పుడు విడుదల తేదీ దగ్గరపడుతుండటంతో అశ్వినీదత్ మెలిక పెట్టారట.

from Telugu Movie News | Movie News in Telugu | Movie Gossips in Telugu http://bit.ly/2vqXRUl

NGK ట్రైలర్ టాక్: పవర్‌ఫుల్ పొలిటికల్ డ్రామా!

ట్రైలర్‌లో పెద్దగా కొత్తదనం ఏమీ కనిపించకపోయినా పవర్‌ఫుల్‌గా ఉంది. ‘ఎన్జీకే.. ఎన్జీకే’ అనే నినాదాలతో ట్రైలర్ ప్రారంభమైంది.ట్రైలర్‌లో పెద్దగా కొత్తదనం ఏమీ కనిపించకపోయినా పవర్‌ఫుల్‌గా ఉంది. ‘ఎన్జీకే.. ఎన్జీకే’ అనే నినాదాలతో ట్రైలర్ ప్రారంభమైంది.

from Telugu Movie News | Movie News in Telugu | Movie Gossips in Telugu http://bit.ly/2IPOBBW

ఎవ్వరినీ వదిలిపెట్టం, రిటర్న్ గిఫ్ట్ ఇస్తాం.. ‘లక్ష్మీస్ ఎన్టీఆర్’ నిర్మాత హెచ్చరిక

‘కొన్ని రోజులే వాళ్లు. ఇప్పటికే తెలంగాణలో రిటర్న్ గిఫ్ట్ ఇచ్చారు. ఆంధ్రలో ప్రజలు ఇంకా పెద్ద గిఫ్ట్ ఇస్తారు. దీని పరిణామాలు మే 23వ తేదీన ఎదుర్కొంటారు’ అని టీడీపీపై పరోక్షంగా వ్యాఖ్యలు చేశారు రాకేష్ రెడ్డి.‘కొన్ని రోజులే వాళ్లు. ఇప్పటికే తెలంగాణలో రిటర్న్ గిఫ్ట్ ఇచ్చారు. ఆంధ్రలో ప్రజలు ఇంకా పెద్ద గిఫ్ట్ ఇస్తారు. దీని పరిణామాలు మే 23వ తేదీన ఎదుర్కొంటారు’ అని టీడీపీపై పరోక్షంగా వ్యాఖ్యలు చేశారు రాకేష్ రెడ్డి.

from Telugu Movie News | Movie News in Telugu | Movie Gossips in Telugu http://bit.ly/2IYin6J

RRRలో గిరిజన యువతిగా.. జూ. ఎన్టీఆర్ ప్రేమలో క్రేజీ హీరోయిన్!

మెగా పవర్ స్టార్ రాంచరణ్, యంగ్ టైగర్ ఎన్టీఆర్ కలసి రాజమౌళి దర్శకత్వంలో ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ చిత్రంలో నటిస్తున్న సంగతి తెలిసిందే. ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ చిత్ర తదుపరి షూటింగ్ పూణే, ఢిల్లీ, కోల్ కతా లాంటి నగరాల్లో జరగనుంది. ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ చిత్రంలో ఎన్టీఆర్ కు జోడిగా బ్రిటిష్ భామ డైసీ ఎడ్గార్ జోన్స్ ని రాజమౌళి ఎంపిక చేశాడు. వ్యక్తిగత

from Telugu Movie Gossips | Tollywood Celebrity Gossips in Telugu – FilmiBeat Telugu http://bit.ly/2INXETT

Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Returns This Week With Offers on Laptops, Headphones, and More

Flipkart Flipstart Days sale is set to kick off from May 1 and will run until May 3. The sale will offer deals on laptops, headphones, speakers, and more.

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Samsung Counts on Better Second Half as First-Quarter Profit Drops

Samsung flagged better second-half results after posting a 60 percent drop in first-quarter profit, pointing to higher expected sales of memory chips and smartphones.

from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2GTqFLD

AMD Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon VII Gold Edition, 2 Free Games

AMD is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special editions of its Radeon VII graphics card and Ryzen 7 2700X CPU, plus two free games for buyers of several other products.

from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2DEPvNh

Cisco Revamps Its Hardware for Wi-Fi 6 Standard

Cisco announced new access points and switches for businesses for Wi-Fi 6, a new standard expected to roll out by 2022.

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Spotify boasts twice as many paid subscribers as Apple Music

Less than a month ago, it was revealed that Apple Music had overtaken Spotify in terms of paid subscribers in the US – a milestone for the music streaming service – but Spotify’s latest earnings report shows that it’s still well and truly dominating the overall global market.

“Premium Subscribers grew up to 100 million, up 32% year on year,'' the report reads, a figure that's double that of Apple Music’s last reported subscriber count, from January of this year.

The report attributes the growth, at least in part, to the success of certain promotions such as Family Plan offers, bundles with the Google Home Mini in a variety of regions, and Hulu partnerships in the US.

Apple Music overtakes Spotify's paid subscribers in the US

It’s worth considering that Spotify offers a free tier on its service, whereas Apple Music does not, and when factoring these figures in, Spotify’s total global listenership more than quadruples Apple’s, with 217 million monthly active users (a growth of 26% from last year).

In Apple’s defense, the most recent figures that it has officially released date back to the end of 2018, so Spotify has a four-month advantage on these numbers in terms of paid subscribers, although this may change during Apple’s anticipated Q2 earnings report.

It's no secret that the two competing services are feuding, with Spotify officially complaining about Apple's alleged anti-competitive practices, but with Amazon tipped to be launching a hi-res audio streaming service as well as a free ad-supported service, there'll soon be a new kid on the block that's likely a serious threat to both.

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Samsung's latest patent shows phone with wraparound display

According to a new patent spotted by Dutch technology site LetsGoDigital, Samsung could be working on a smartphone with a wraparound display that continues over the phone's edge and onto the rear of the device.

The patent, titled 'Electronic Device Having Plurality of Display and Method for Controlling Same', suggests a handset with a screen that can be viewed from both sides, which should assist immeasurably when it comes to photographing friends and selfie-taking.

In the patent application, Samsung describes a device with "a display configured to include a first surface in a first direction, a second surface in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a third surface enclosing at least a portion of the space formed between the first surface and the second surface."

Presumably, the third surface described consists of the small area of the display that curves over the edge of the handset.

Below, you'll find some of the drawings that accompanied the patent application, which should give you an idea of what Samsung is going for with the proposed device.

Of course, the idea of a display that curves around to the rear of the device is not necessarily a new one – Huawei's foldable Mate X offers similar functionality for selfie and photo taking, and while Samsung's own Galaxy Fold uses a secondary outer screen and not a single curved one, it also allows for friends to see themselves while their photos are being taken.

At present, we don't know whether the patent's proposed design will make its way into an actual phone, though it's believed that the next Samsung Galaxy Fold could fold twice over.

I took a selfie with the Huawei Mate X and it's a game changer for photos

from TechRadar - All the latest technology news http://bit.ly/2ZC7ywS

Google IO 2019: date and keynote predictions

IFA GPC 2019 highlights: Sennheiser’s superb soundbar, an AI razor and a new 8K TV

Providing something of an early teaser for the massive IFA tech expo in Berlin in September, the annual IFA Global Press Conference offers a first look at new gadgets set to be shown off at the show later in the year.

This year’s event took place in Huelva in Spain over the weekend, attracting over 300 media attendees from around the world and it didn’t disappoint – delivering a number of intriguing announcements and unveilings, including an AI-powered razor, an 8K screen and a number of neat new appliances.

For those who weren't able to attend, we've rounded up all the big news from the show and have categorized it by manufacturer below.

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar

Sennheiser’s long awaited first foray in to the world of consumer speakers is edging closer. With its original prototype having wowed visitors at CES back in January, the final retail version of their 3D audio AMBEO soundbar was being demoed at IFA GPC ahead of its release next month.

Packed with 13 separate drivers including two 3.5” top-firing speakers, the AMBEO delivers 5.1.4 immersive sound with compatibility with the three main 3D audio formats (Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X).

Using a combination of acoustic wave guides and digital processing, like most other soundbars, the AMBEO uses reflections off walls via its directional speakers to create a surround effect. On the evidence of our demo however, Sennheiser’s processing appears to be on another level to its rivals, with a real sense of height and separation of sounds delivered. This was particularly acute during a demo of a rainforest scene, with the sound of dripping water genuinely feeling like it was coming from a non-existent speaker behind us thanks to the convincing 360 degree soundstage.

Most impressive of all is its sheer power. With its bass response dropping to 30hz, while there’s the option of adding a separate third-party subwoofer, the amount of low-end the soundbar provides renders this option as all but unnecessary.

There’s no support for Apple Airplay 2 at this stage, but both Google Chromecast and Bluetooth (4.2) are integrated, as well as support for UPnP. On the physical input front, there’s three HDMI (v2.0a) inputs, one HDMI Out (eARC, v2.0a) as well as digital optical audio and aux-in.

The high-end performance will carry an unsurprisingly hefty asking price of €2,499 / £2,200, when it goes on sale on May 28 in Germany, UK, and Australia, while home cinema fans in the US will be able to pick one in early June for $2,499.

A further barrier for some will be that in order to fit in all those drivers, the AMBEO has a fairly sizable footprint compared to other soundbars. As well as being almost 17 cm deep, its 13.44cm height will likely cause an issue when pairing it with TV’s that aren’t wall mounted.

Nevertheless, on this showing the Ambeo soundbar is clearly set to be something of a game-changer for home cinema. With Sennheiser hinting at the show that they may be planning smaller speakers and systems in the future, the home audio market looks to have a new major player that’s set to shake things up.

Philips S7000 Smart Shaver

Proving that beards can indeed be smart, Philips announced at the event that it will be releasing a new AI-powered razor.

Nestling underneath its flagship S9000 shaver in its range, (thanks to boasting fancier finishing and housing), the new S7000 is nevertheless far more advanced, featuring its own dedicated app which helps to prevent skin irritation. The app works in conjunction with the S7000’s built-in Beard Adapt Sensor, which records dozens of measurements per second of hair density and direction and adjusts the blade accordingly to optimise shaving for each area of the face.

Having transferred its TV business to a joint venture with TPV Technology, and spun off its lighting line, Philips now concerns itself primarily with matters of health. A big part of this focus is on those with sleep-related issues including insomnia and sleep apnoea. The big talking point of its new Smart Sleeping range however appears to be its new anti-snoring wearable which aims to tackle the problem which, according to Philips, affects around 40% of the world’s population.

The belt-like SmartSleep Snoring Relief Band works using “positional training”, with its built-in sensor first monitoring the user’s sleep positions over a period of a few nights. After learning your resting habits, it then delivers gentle vibrations when it detects that you’re lying on your back – the chief cause of snoring – prompting you to instead lay on your side. Philips claim the vibrations will be light enough not to break your sleep, unlike the sharp kick in the shins most suffers no doubt normally experience from their partners.

Hisense 74U9E 8K TV

Chinese manufacturer Hisense used the event to show off its new 8K TV, the 74U9E, due for release in Asia at the end of the year, with the US and Europe to follow early in 2020. The 75” LED display has an impressive 5,376 local dimming zones for improved contrast and it seemed to perform very well during an encouraging demo session with what appeared to be upscaled 4K content.

It’s also set to boast a somewhat unique approach to sound: The prototype on show featured a subwoofer cleverly integrated into the set’s triangular rear stand. The 74U9E’s design is still yet to be finalised - there’s a fair amount of depth required to place the set on a table top thanks to the sub and it’s not yet clear if the speaker needs to be discarded completely in order to wall-mount the display.

Nevertheless, while we weren’t able to hear the speaker in action, it certainly seems like an ingenious way of adding some decent low-end to the notoriously underpowered speakers commonly found on super-flat TVs.

TCL's plan to take over TVs

While fellow Chinese rivals TCL didn’t have any products on show, a briefing delivered by Sales and Marketing Manager Frédéric Langin outlined the company’s hugely ambitious plans to become the world’s biggest TV manufacturer – with the company claiming it expects to increase sales in the UK by 50% in the coming year.

As well as revealing it would be joining Panasonic and Philips in supporting both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with its 2019 TVs, the company also announced that their forthcoming ranges would feature printed OLED, QLED and Mini LED displays – with TCL’s next flagship TV set to use the latter technology, which will boast an astounding 20000 LEDs and 1000 zones.

Haier Candy Rapid'ò Washing Machines

Having recently added white goods maker Candy to its stable alongside other big brands like Hoover and GE Electrical, Chinese firm Haier is fast on its way to becoming the world’s biggest home appliances manufacturer.

Judging by European CEO’s Yannick Fierling’s presentation, Haier looked to be making good on their aim of not just being the biggest, but the most innovative company in the market, after highlighting some intriguing new solutions for everyday household chores from its upcoming ranges.

Its new line of Candy Rapid'ò washing machines work in tandem with a dedicated app, which will feature a “Snap and Wash” option. Take a picture of your laundry pile and Haier claim the app’s sophisticated built-in algorithm will magically recognise the material of each item and then automatically set the appropriate program and maximum water temperature for the wash.

Arguably even more impressive was the new Hoover H-KEEPHEAT 700, which offers the tantalising prospect of being able to keep meals at the perfect serving temperature for up to two weeks - doing away with the need for freezing and re-heating dishes.

Making use of its new Exever technology, the top-spec convection oven is able to keep its chamber at between 63 degrees Centigrade or 70 degrees Centigrade depending on what ingredients have been used, ensuring that the perfect temperature is used to preserve the food for a prolonged period.

Responding to questions on what sort of impact on energy consumption using the feature would have, a Haier rep claimed it would costs around 75p a day to run the oven in its keep-warm mode.

Safera Power Control Unit

Among a number of kitchen appliances showcased at IFA CPC 2019, arguably the most important on display was that from Finish firm Safera,

It’s new Sense smart cooking sensor aims to eradicate cooking-related fires – the current leading cause of domestic blazes.

The simple, one primary button device is placed above the stove and can recognise different cooking events, set timers automatically and act as an alarm should it notices irregularities.

As well as monitoring surface temperature and air quality when used with its corresponding app, the sensor can also be linked up to an optional smart plug called the Power Control Unit. This automatically shuts off electricity to the stove should the sensor detect dangerous heat levels. The sensor can also be linked to similar third-party options for gas stoves.

Sense also offers support for voice control via Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home, while Apple’s HomeKit digital assistant is also catered for. The sensor is available with a one price fits all fee of 149 pounds/euros/dollars depending on where you are in the world, with the Power Control Unitsold separately for the same price. The company is also working with cooker manufacturers to offer the sensor as an inbuilt feature, with several big name brands set to be named as partners in the coming months.

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The Huawei P30 Pro camera just got even better somehow

We just updated our best camera phone page to name the Huawei P30 Pro the best for taking photos in 2019 (so far), and it's about to get even better soon.

The promised dual-view video recording mode has arrived in a software update, according to XDA Developers, and it allows you to capture video from two perspectives.

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Specifically, you're now able to simultaneously record 'panoramic' and 'close-up video images', according to the official EMUI 9.1.0.153 release notes in China. In practice, this seems to record both standard and zoomed-in footage.

The update still needs to launch worldwide, but we know what the resulting footage looks like: it appears in a split-screen video format, as demoed below. (Sorry, Huawei P30 standard owners – the report only mentions the update coming to the P30 Pro.)

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The P30 Pro combines its powers of the main camera and the 'periscope' telephoto lens, which is icing on the cake. There are four cameras on the phone's rear (the above, plus an ultrawide and depth-sensing time-of-flight lenses) and one front-facing shooter.

The entire camera array handles low-light scenes without much trouble compared to its competition, and the 40MP main camera sometimes beats the Google Pixel 3.

As Huawei continues to tweak the software of the P30 Pro, we're destined to get an even better camera while we wait for the Google Pixel 4 to reclaim its crown.

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Samsung is making a vertical TV for all your Instagram Stories

Continuing the trend of creating new form factor screens, Samsung has announced a new TV for the South Korean market called 'The Sero' that can swivel to display videos vertically, similar to how you watch content on your phone.

The Sero, a close cousin to Samsung's Serif and The Frame TVs, will be part of the manufacturer’s 2019 Samsung TV lineup and will also use a quantum dot screen similar to the ones we’ve seen in its other QLED TV series.

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According to the specs provided by Samsung, the TV is 43-inches across from corner-to-corner and features 4.1-channel audio through its 60w speakers.

The Sero will also include Bixby. Because a TV this strange wouldn’t be complete without Bixby.

The Sero will be available exclusively in Korea for now with no international release in the near future – which is a shame, because at just 1.9 million won (around $1,600, £1,260, AU$2,300), there are plenty of influencers who'd buy it ironically.

Vertical screens: fad or functional?

Admittedly, even to us the idea of a vertical TV sounds a bit laughable - especially considering the TV’s eye-watering price tag.

And yet, while Samsung is really taking vertical screens to their limit, other tech companies are behind the idea of smaller vertical screens. Just look at the Facebook Portal, a Google Home Hub-type display that connects you with friends and family members on Facebook.

Whether vertical screens will take off outside of the computing world remains to be seen, but you can't blame Samsung for not trying.

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VMB launches new 500MBps broadband for SMEs

Virgin Media Business (VMB) has launched Voom 500 business broadband to improve the connectivity of SMEs by offering download speeds of up to 500Mbps and upload speeds of up to 35Mbps.

This speed boost will allow the telecom's business division to deliver broadband service that is more than four times faster than the equivalent speeds offered by its rivals.

New and existing business customers will be able to take advantage of the new download and upload speeds on May 2nd.

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Additionally, customers will be able to choose a range of additional options to suit their needs including increased upload speeds and support options.

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With VMB's Voom Fibre, businesses will have a choice between three price plans and upload speeds with a number of add-ons and discounts on additional services to help them tailor the product to the specific needs of their business. Prices start from £30 per month though there are two additional options priced at £40 and £55 a month.

Managing Director at Virgin Media Business, Peter Kelly explained the company's decision to launch Voom Fibre, saying:

“We have, for many years now been the champions of small business, in particular entrepreneurs, through both our VOOM Competition platform and our Pioneers Community. With the launch of Voom Fibre we want to unleash every small business by providing the digital backbone they need for their business. For UK small business to thrive in this evolving digital economy they should have the technical ability and capacity in place so they can focus on development and growth, we are removing a barrier and enabling them to fulfil their digital potential - offering them all the speed they need to achieve success.”

VMB is also helping SMEs connect with each other through socializing and developing their community. The community will be a UK-wide network of seers and providers of advice where a geo-located platform will enable entrepreneurs to share, co-create and collaborate with other SME owners in their local area.

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Europe lags behind in race to the cloud

New research from O'Reilly Media has revealed that Europe is struggling to keep pace with global cloud development.

The company's Evolving Data Infrastructure report also revealed that companies in the region have been slower than others to adopt the necessary tools and capabilities for cutting-edge solutions such as analytics and artificial intelligence (AI).

European organizations are aiming to make progress this year by investing heavily in data solutions to catch up. However, persistent skill shortages may continue to derail the region's efforts to emerge as a world leader in future technologies.

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Businesses in Europe have been slower to adopt cloud-based data infrastructures than the rest of the world with less than a quarter (24%) having used cloud in production for over four years. Surprisingly as many as a third (32%) of European companies say they are 'just exploring' cloud options and are yet to commit.

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Despite falling behind in cloud adoptions, European organizations broadly align with the rest of the world when it comes to their future priorities. The region has invested heavily in solutions that will help improve accessibility and usability of data with 59 percent building or evaluating solutions in data integration and extract, transform, load (ETL) processes.

When it comes to adopting DevOps modes of working, Europe has been slightly faster than the rest of the world with almost half (48%) of the organizations surveyed saying they are using specialized DevOps roles for machine cloud computing services and deployments, compared to 47 percent worldwide.

However, European progress in data infrastructure and analytics is being held back by skill shortages in several key areas. Data science talent is in especially high demand (47%) as well as data engineering (37%) roles. Companies in the region are also finding it slightly higher on average to fill roles in security.

Chief Data Scientist and Program Chair for the Strata Data Conference at O'Reilly Media, Ben Lorica provided further insight on the report's findings, saying:

“Innovation needs a strong foundation. Years of delayed investment and a reliance on legacy infrastructures may be holding European organisations back in the global race to the cloud. Yet, whilst they have some way to go before they achieve parity with their counterparts, it’s positive to see so many investing in data. A strong core of organised, clean and actionable data is crucial for any AI or analytics project. Provided companies become more competitive in attracting the best talent, 2019 may be the year that the continent turns a corner.”

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Samsung TV sale at Walmart: save up to $500 on Samsung 4K TVs

If you're looking to save money on a new TV, then you've come to the right place. For a limited time, you can find discounts on a wide array of Samsung TVs at Walmart. The deals include fantastic savings on Samsung 4K HDR TVs that even include 2019 models.

A standout deal from the sale is the Samsung 65-inch 4K TV that's on sale for $597.99. That's a massive $500+ discount and the lowest price we've found for the UHD TV. The 65-inch TV features smart capabilities, so you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place using the Samsung remote. You can also control other smart home devices from your TV by downloading the SmartThings app. You'll enjoy a stunning picture with sharp contrasts and vibrant colors thanks to the 2160p Ultra HD resolution. The Samsung TV will also look good in your home thanks to ultra slim design and clean cable solution.

This week-long sale ends on Sunday May 5, so be sure to snag one of these discounted TVs before it's too late.

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GoDaddy shuts down 15k subdomains used in massive spam campaign

Web hosting provider and domain registrar GoDaddy has taken down over 15,000 subdomains following a two year investigation into a spam operation that tried to sell consumers fake products.

First users would receive a spam email promoting a product and if they happened to click on any of the links contained within the message, they would be sent to one of the fraudulent subdomains which were hosted on legitimate sites without their owner's knowledge.

All of the subdomains that were part of the scam shared one thing in common, they all sold products backed by fake endorsements from celebrities including Stephen Hawking, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Wolf Blitzer, the cast from Shark Tank and others.

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In terms of the fake products being peddled on these scam subdomains, the majority were health-related such as CBD oil, weight loss pills and brain supplements.

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The massive network of shady domains was first discovered by security researcher Jeff White at Palo Alto Networks two years ago and since then he has been collecting the spam emails sent out in the campaign and indexing the subdomain URLs promoting these fake products.

White shared his findings with GoDaddy earlier this year and the company then launched its own investigation into the matter in which it discovered that the group behind the scam had likely used either phishing or credential stuffing attacks to gain access to its customers' accounts.

After gaining access to a user's GoDaddy account, the cybercriminals would create a subdomain for their legitimate sites that would later be used to host shady product pages and lure users with spam email campaigns.

The web host has put the number of hacked accounts at “several hundred”. After taking down more than 15k subdomains from its servers, GoDaddy also reset the passwords for the accounts that had been compromised and notified the users that had been impacted.

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Apple is the king of brilliant, yet expensive phones. With devices such as the iPhone XS Max and XR costing eye-watering prices, it can make sense to go back a models and pick yourself up one of Apple's older plus size models.

This is where the iPhone 8 Plus deals come in. If you want one of the newest large screened Apple smartphones, but the price of the iPhone XS make you feel dizzy, then the 8 Plus will be the one for you.

So how are iPhone 8 Plus prices looking. On average, if you shop wisely (using our price comparison chart below) you'll save yourself around £300 if you go for this handset over the iPhone X. We've seen monthly tariffs as low as the £25 region if you're prepared to stick a wedge down upfront.

Still feeling a bit overwhelmed by these prices? Don't forget that iPhone 8 deals are also available if you'd prefer the smaller smartphone, along with the smaller prices. And you can save £10 on the upfront cost of any iPhone 8 Plus deal at Mobiles.co.uk by using the voucher code 10OFF at the checkout.

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iPhone 8 Plus price: how much does it cost?

A mighty £699. That's how much the 64GB iPhone 8 Plus will cost you in the UK according to the RRP. That might seem like a lot but that's one hundred pounds cheaper than when it first came out.

Need more memory? Then your only other option is spending an extra £150 and grabbing a £849 256GB iPhone 8 Plus.

If you opt to buy the iPhone 8 Plus upfront without a contract you will save money in the long run, but of course £699 is a lot of money to pay. If you can afford it though it the way to go once you pair it with a cheap SIM only deal.

This is the iPhone you want if you can't quite afford the iPhone X or iPhone XS Max. It's got the larger battery, same powerful innards and strong camera. If you don't mind the poorer screen, it's a good option - and the screen is still a beaut. And we prefer it quite a lot more to the regular iPhone 8.

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