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The best cheap laptop deals and sales in February 2019: prices from just £149

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Navigating the swarms of cheap laptop deals can be a bit overwhelming with so many options to choose from here in the UK. Luckily for you, we're checking through the net's laptop sales throughout the year, so we know how to spot a bargain. With such a competitive scene in the UK for laptop deals, there's plenty to choose from all year round, so if you need to buy a new laptop sharpish, we should be able to find you something that fits with your budget nicely. We've even split this guide into sections based on price. We'll give you a bit of info about each laptop we highlight too, so you can see some specs at a glance before you click through to the store and have to browse their lengthy descriptions for those vital stats you're after.  Not everyone needs a super powerful laptop, especially if you just want something for the basics like casual browsing, email and document editing, so don't feel like you have to spend £500 on a laptop for that - you can get...

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Best cloud storage of 2019 online: free, paid and business options

Looks like Dell is planning a 2-in-1 with a foldable display

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It seems like everybody wants to jump on the foldable bandwagon these days, and Dell is the latest manufacturer to apparently have such a 2-in-1 in the works, at least if a recently uncovered patent is anything to go by. The broad idea is for a 2-in-1 which comprises of two portions that support a flexible display (an OLED affair), featuring a central hinge between the aforementioned two portions which is built around “five geared rotational hinge elements” that facilitate the folding action. Dell engineers observe: “In order to support OLED film display during folding, OLED film is coupled to a display frame structure having first and second display frames couple together with a flexible support disposed between display frames at the location of the fold of OLED film display.” Which is a fancy way of saying that the OLED display will be supported and have its integrity maintained by the display frame structure during folding, backed up by a ‘flexible support’ which could possibly...

Investing in a 5G future: The role of MNOs

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The Mobile Network Operator (MNO) is being put under increasing pressure in a market where the Internet of Things (IoT) and Over The Top (OTT) communications are coming to the fore. 5G is fundamental to the success of these emerging technologies, and many MNOs are pioneering new ways of delivering 5G technology to boost business and usher in a more connected era. Collaboration with telecoms companies help them do this, providing robust fibre backhaul to allow for the capacity and service demands of 5G.   Flexible, reliable, fast – 5G is set to be the linchpin for a quicker, more efficient way of working, travelling and consuming. It’s predicted to take virtual and augmented reality, high definition video streaming and the IoT to new levels, turning anticipated technologies like self-driving cars and smart buildings into part of everyday life. For MNOs this is an opportunity to expand their businesses, meet demand from consumers, stay relevant and remain competitive. Afterall, ...

Super Bowl 2019 live stream: how to watch Patriots vs Rams online for free without commercials

Nokia predicts staggered demand for 5G kit in 2019

Nokia will compete with Ericsson, Samsung and Huawei in the infrastructure market, with all hoping that demand for 5G kit will offset falling sales for 4G equipment. Nokia expects staggered sales of its telecommunications network equipment in 2019, reflecting the 5G rollout plans of operators The Finnish mobile giant said that although it had strong customer engagement with 5G, is happy with its portfolio, and expects sales of equipment to be “robust” throughout the next 12 months – it was likely that the first half of the year would be less impressive than the second half.  Everything you need to know about 5G Nokia 5G The first 5G networks have already gone live in the US, but the arrival of compatible handsets in the next few months will see more operators offer enhanced mobile broadband services to customers. 5G will also enable a new range of applications for consumers and businesses that go beyond Internet access. Rajeev Suri, Nokia CEO, said he expects 5G networks ...

Moto G7 release date, price, news and leaks

Nokia predicts staggered demand for 5G kit in 2019

Nokia will compete with Ericsson, Samsung and Huawei in the infrastructure market, with all hoping that demand for 5G kit will offset falling sales for 4G equipment. Nokia expects staggered sales of its telecommunications network equipment in 2019, reflecting the 5G rollout plans of operators The Finnish mobile giant said that although it had strong customer engagement with 5G, is happy with its portfolio, and expects sales of equipment to be “robust” throughout the next 12 months – it was likely that the first half of the year would be less impressive than the second half.  Everything you need to know about 5G Nokia 5G The first 5G networks have already gone live in the US, but the arrival of compatible handsets in the next few months will see more operators offer enhanced mobile broadband services to customers. 5G will also enable a new range of applications for consumers and businesses that go beyond Internet access. Rajeev Suri, Nokia CEO, said he expects 5G networks ...

Moto G7 release date, price, news and leaks

Huawei shows its 5G arsenal with the multi-mode Balong 5000 chipset

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Huawei has officially launched its 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000 in China last week that supports a broad range of 5G products such as smartphones, home broadband devices, vehicle-mounted devices, and 5G modules. Huawei also revealed its first commercial 5G device, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro hotspot device. "The Balong 5000 will open up a whole new world to consumers," said the CEO of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu. "Powered by the Balong 5000, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro enables consumers to access networks more freely and enjoy an incredibly fast connected experience. Huawei has an integrated set of capabilities across chips, devices, cloud services, and networks. Building on these strengths, as the leader of the 5G era, we will bring an inspired, intelligent experience to global consumers in every aspect of their lives." Balong 5000: Ushering in the 5G era With a small form factor and high degree of integration, Balong 5000 supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and...

Moto G7 Plus release date, price, news and leaks

West Indies vs England live stream: how to watch 2nd Test cricket from anywhere

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In a cricket year busy with the Ashes and a home World Cup, 2019 hasn't exactly got off to the best of starts for England. They'll be eager to bounce back from the thrashing they suffered last week at the hands of the West Indies, as they go in to the second leg of their three-match Test series. Series success for either team would be the perfect preparation for the year and we'll tell you how you can watch a West Indies vs England live stream no matter where you are in the world. After a gruelling - and largely successful - summer of Test cricket against Pakistan and India, Joe Root's men travelled to Sri Lanka at the start of winter for more. Now they end up on the beautiful shores of the Caribbean to see if they can retain the Wisden Trophy that they've now held for nearly 10 years. To do so, they'll have to mentally overcome an absolute thrashing in the first Test and show some real courage and quality. The big team news for the second Test is that Stuart ...

Huawei shows its 5G arsenal with the multi-mode Balong 5000 chipset

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Huawei has officially launched its 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000 in China last week that supports a broad range of 5G products such as smartphones, home broadband devices, vehicle-mounted devices, and 5G modules. Huawei also revealed its first commercial 5G device, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro hotspot device. "The Balong 5000 will open up a whole new world to consumers," said the CEO of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu. "Powered by the Balong 5000, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro enables consumers to access networks more freely and enjoy an incredibly fast connected experience. Huawei has an integrated set of capabilities across chips, devices, cloud services, and networks. Building on these strengths, as the leader of the 5G era, we will bring an inspired, intelligent experience to global consumers in every aspect of their lives." Balong 5000: Ushering in the 5G era With a small form factor and high degree of integration, Balong 5000 supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and...

Moto G7 Plus release date, price, news and leaks

The best Android games

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There are loads of great games available for Android, but how can you pick out the gems from the dross, and amazing touchscreen experiences from botched console ports? With our lists, that’s how! We cover the best titles on Android right now, including the finest racers, puzzlers, adventure games, arcade titles and more.  We've tried these games out, and looked to see where the costs come in - there might be a free sticker added to some of these in the Google Play Store, but sometimes you'll need an in app purchase (IAP) to get the real benefit - so we'll make sure you know about that ahead of the download. Check back every week for a new game, and click through to the following pages to see the best of the best divided into the genres that best represent what people are playing right now. Android game of the week: Hyper Sentinel ($2.49/£1.99/AU$3.49) Hyper Sentinel finds you zooming back and forth across a giant dreadnought, blowing up its gun turrets, and weaving b...