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OnePlus joins WPC; wireless charging expected on future devices

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OnePlus is now officially a member of the Wireless Power Consortium, the promoter group of various wireless charging standards. It pretty much implies that future OnePlus devices could also support wireless charging. OnePlus has long been skipping wireless charging on its flagships, stating speed and convenience to not be at acceptable levels. It has been one of the few notable omissions on its seemingly complete flagship smartphones each year, especially since it moved to glass backs from metal a few years ago. It seems like that is about to change. The WPC is one of the biggest standards development groups with over 500 member companies from around the world, working towards worldwide compatibility of all wireless chargers and wireless power sources. The applications primarily include three interface standards —  Qi, Cordless Kitchen, and Medium Power.  Qi wireless charging (pronounced as chee), as you may recognize, is the most popular standard for inductive charging...

Dominic Thiem vs Alexander Zverev live stream: how to watch Australian Open semi-final tennis online from anywhere

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This last-four Australian Open showdown pits two European players who came into the tournament with next to no expectation, yet have flourished over the course of the fortnight. There's a place in the final against defending champ Novak Djokovic up for grabs, but which player will take their opportunity? Its a match you'll be able to watch as it happens from anywhere in the world with our Thiem v Zverev live stream guide. Austria's Dominic Thiem delivered one of the performance of the Open so far to beat world number one Rafael Nadal in their quarter-final match, while Germany's Alexander Zverev edged past Stan Wawrinka over four sets to reach the semi-finals. Thiem comes into the match as favourite, with a dominant 6-2 head-to-head record over Zverev. The German will be looking to be far more competitive than their encounter in a semis of the ATP Finals back in November, which Thiem ease his way to a straight sets victory. Make sure you don't miss any of this 2...

New Zealand vs India live stream: how to watch 4th T20 cricket match 2020 from anywhere

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Virat Kohli's army in blue marches on and, with three T20 cricket wins already secured over New Zealand in the last few days, it will now be seeking the full whitewash of the Black Caps. To make sure you don't miss a single six or wicket, we've put together this guide to getting a New Zealand vs India live stream from pretty much anywhere in the world. New Zealand came into this five-match series looking to bounce back after a 3-0 test thrashing to great rivals Australia and a Super Over loss to England in their last T20I. But visitors India chased down pretty gettable targets twice in succession, before sealing the series on a ridiculously exciting Super Over. Despite having to contend with a lengthy injury list, the Black Caps still boast a strong squad, but will their second string be enough to knock a rampart India off their stride? Key players Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, along with Tom Latham and Matt Henry are all missing for the hosts, but there's a recall...

New Zealand vs India live stream: how to watch 4th T20 cricket match 2020 from anywhere

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Virat Kohli's army in blue marches on and, with three T20 cricket wins already secured over New Zealand in the last few days, it will now be seeking the full whitewash of the Black Caps. To make sure you don't miss a single six or wicket, we've put together this guide to getting a New Zealand vs India live stream from pretty much anywhere in the world. New Zealand came into this five-match series looking to bounce back after a 3-0 test thrashing to great rivals Australia and a Super Over loss to England in their last T20I. But visitors India chased down pretty gettable targets twice in succession, before sealing the series on a ridiculously exciting Super Over. Despite having to contend with a lengthy injury list, the Black Caps still boast a strong squad, but will their second string be enough to knock a rampart India off their stride? Key players Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, along with Tom Latham and Matt Henry are all missing for the hosts, but there's a recall...

This stunning business laptop resurrects a 30-year-old port

VAIO is fondly remembered as a cutting edge computing brand by many, and its new SX12 continues in the path of its predecessors. A utilitarian design combines with a super light frame that sees an overall weight of just over 900g (2lbs) for the heavier unit. The 2020 version adds 10th generation Intel CPUs (including a six-core model), and shrinks its footprint to 287 x 203mm, meaning that although it's not small, it is certainly still portable.  When it comes to connectors, Sony didn’t hold back. The SX12 boasts a Gigabit Ethernet connector, four USB ports, an HDMI connector, an audio connector, a card reader and, most surprisingly, a VGA connector. These are the best business laptops on the market Check out our list of the best rugged laptops We curated a list of the best business tablets right now D-Sub ports are still popular with many businesses, especially in Japan, where legacy projectors and displays abound. Their maximum resolution is limited, but they are still...

This stunning business laptop resurrects a 30-year-old port

VAIO is fondly remembered as a cutting edge computing brand by many, and its new SX12 continues in the path of its predecessors. A utilitarian design combines with a super light frame that sees an overall weight of just over 900g (2lbs) for the heavier unit. The 2020 version adds 10th generation Intel CPUs (including a six-core model), and shrinks its footprint to 287 x 203mm, meaning that although it's not small, it is certainly still portable.  When it comes to connectors, Sony didn’t hold back. The SX12 boasts a Gigabit Ethernet connector, four USB ports, an HDMI connector, an audio connector, a card reader and, most surprisingly, a VGA connector. These are the best business laptops on the market Check out our list of the best rugged laptops We curated a list of the best business tablets right now D-Sub ports are still popular with many businesses, especially in Japan, where legacy projectors and displays abound. Their maximum resolution is limited, but they are still...

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

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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...