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I’ve been reviewing Dell laptops for years, and I'm honestly still shocked at how much I like the Dell 14 Plus

TechRadar Reviews - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 14:00

Dell 14 Plus: One-minute review

The Dell 14 Plus is one of the first rebranded Dell laptops to go on sale this year, and despite some growing pains, it’s an auspicious start thanks to its solid performance, great portability and style, and an accessible price point.

The new 14 Plus is available now in the US, UK, and Australia, starting at $799.99 / £999 / AU$1,298 and features both Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors. This makes it one of the best laptops for budget-conscious Windows users on the market right now without having to make too much of a compromise on style, portability, and features.

What you won’t get with the 14 Plus, however, is a professional workstation or the best gaming laptop, as the integrated graphics and processor options don’t have the kind of horsepower to churn through complex workloads like video editing or intense gaming at high settings.

But for those in the market for a new laptop for general productivity or school work, everyday computing tasks, video calls, or video streaming with good responsiveness, battery life, and portability, the Dell 14 Plus delivers pretty much exactly what you need to get the job done, and it even looks pretty decent while doing it.

It’s not perfect (I’ll get to its faults soon enough), but for the price and the performance on offer, the 14 Plus is easily one of the best Windows laptops going and should be at the top of the list for students, remote workers, and just about anyone else who needs a solid notebook PC without breaking the bank.

Dell 14 Plus: Price & availability

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How much does it cost? Starting at $799.99 / £999 / AU$1,298
When is it available? It is available now
Where can you get it? You can buy it in the US, UK, and Australia through Dell’s website and other retailers.

The Dell 14 Plus is available now in the US, UK, and Australia, starting at $799.99 / £999 / AU$1,298 for its base configuration, the specs of which vary depending on your region, and maxes out at $1,479.99 / £1,299 / AU$1,498.20.

Compared to something like the Acer Swift 14 AI or the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4), the Dell 14 Plus almost always comes in cheaper when similarly specced, and in a couple of instances, you get better specs with the 14 Plus for a lower price than competing devices like the Asus Zenbook A14, making it an attractive option for value shoppers who don’t want to sacrifice too much in the way of performance.

Value: 5 / 5

Dell 14 Plus: Specs

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Configurations vary considerably between the US, UK, and Australia
Options for both Intel Core Ultra 200V and AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors
No discrete graphics options

The starting configurations for the Dell 14 Plus vary slightly depending on your region, with the US and Australia sharing the same specs—AMD Ryzen AI 340 CPU with Radeon 849M graphics, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, and a 14-inch FHD+, 300 nit, non-touch display—while the starting setup in the UK uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V with second gen Intel Arc graphics, 16GB of slightly faster LPDDR5X-8533 memory, and a 14-inch 2.5K (2560x1600p) 300 nit, non-touch IPS display. All starting configs come with 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

Dell 14 Plus Base Specs

Region

Australia

Price:

$799.99 at Dell.com

£999 at Dell.com

AU$1,298 at Dell.com

CPU:

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340

GPU:

AMD Radeon 840M Graphics

Intel Arc Xe2 (140V)

AMD Radeon 840M Graphics

Memory:

16GB LPDDR5X-7500

16GB LPDDR5X-8533

16GB LPDDR5X-7500

Storage:

512GB SSD

Screen:

14-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1200p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

14-inch 16:10 2.5K (1600p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

14-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1200p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

Ports:

2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 w/ DP and Power Delivery, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x combo jack

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ DP 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 w/ DP 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x combo jack

2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 w/ DP and Power Delivery, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x combo jack

Battery (WHr):

64 WHr

Wireless:

WiFi 7, BT 5.4

Camera:

1080p@30fps

Weight:

3.35 lb (1.52 kg)

3.42 lbs (1.55kg)

3.35 lbs (1.52kg)

Dimensions:

12.36 x 8.9 x 0.67 ins | (314 x 226.15 x 16.95mm)

The max spec for the Dell 14 Plus in the US and UK are identical, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V with Intel Arc graphics, 32GB LPDDR5X memory, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, and a 14-inch 2.5K (2560x1600p) display with 90Hz refresh and 300 nits max brightness. In Australia, the max spec comes with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with Radeon 840M graphics, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD storage, and a 14-inch FHD+ (1920x1200p) display with a max brightness of 300 nits.

Dell 14 Plus Top Specs

Region

Australia

Price:

$1,479.99 at Dell.com

£1,299 at Dell.com

AU$1,498.20 at Dell.com

CPU:

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350

GPU:

Intel Arc Xe2 (140V) Graphics

AMD Radeon 840M Graphics

Memory:

32GB LPDDR5X-8533

16GB LPDDR5X-7500

Storage:

1TB NVMe SSD

Screen:

14-inch 16:10 2.5K (1600p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

14-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1200p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

Ports:

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ DP 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 w/ DP 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x combo jack

2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 w/ DP and Power Delivery, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x combo jack

Battery (WHr):

64 WHr

Wireless:

WiFi 7, BT 5.4

Camera:

1080p@30fps

Weight:

3.42 lbs (1.55kg)

3.35 lb (1.52 kg)

Dimensions:

12.36 x 8.9 x 0.67 ins | (314 x 226.15 x 16.95mm)

The configuration I tested for this review is only available in the US, but the UK has a very similar spec, just with a 512GB SSD rather than the 1TB in my review unit, while Australia doesn't yet have Intel-based coinfigurations for the 14 Plus at all.

Dell 14 Plus Review Unit Specs

Price:

$1,179.99 / £999 / (about AU$1,830, but Intel systems not yet available in Australia)

CPU:

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

GPU:

Intel Arc Xe2 (140V) Graphics

Memory:

16GB LPDDR5X-8533

Storage:

1TB NVMe SSD (512GB NVMe SSD in UK)

Screen:

14-inch 16:10 2.5K (1600p), 300 nit, non-touch IPS

Ports:

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ DP 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 w/ DP 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x combo jack

Battery (WHr):

64 WHr

Wireless:

WiFi 7, BT 5.4

Camera:

1080p@30fps

Weight:

3.42 lbs (1.55kg)

Dimensions:

12.36 x 8.9 x 0.67 ins | (314 x 226.15 x 16.95mm)

Generally, there aren’t a whole lot of configuration options available for the Dell 14 Plus right now, but the specs you do get—even with the base configurations—are all solid hardware for general computing and productivity work, and some can even do some modest PC gaming and creative work.

Specs: 4 / 5

Dell 14 Plus: Design

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Thin and light form factor
Trackpad can be tricky at times
Display isn’t stellar, especially in daylight

The Dell 14 Plus takes a number of design influences from earlier Inspiron laptops and merges them somewhat with the former Dell XPS laptop series, and the end result is a fairly attractive ultrabook for the price.

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It doesn’t have the same kind of premium materials that more expensive laptops use, but the 14 Plus doesn’t necessarily feel like a cheap laptop either. Where its design does let me down, though, is its keyboard, trackpad, and display.

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The keys on the keyboard aren’t bad, but they’re not really great either and can sometimes feel stiffer than they should. This problem is compounded by the trackpad that isn’t the smoothest, and I’ve found my fingers catching at times from even the light friction of swiping across its surface.

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The more ‘premium’ 2.5K display on my review unit works fine in an office environment or when sitting on the couch at home, but its 300 nits peak brightness means that its hard to use if you’re outside, so if you like to work at an outdoor cafe or sitting in the grass of a university quad, the display is going to be difficult to see clearly in daylight.

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You get a decent selection of ports for a laptop this thin and a physical privacy shutter for the webcam, which I love to see. The webcam is 1080p @ 30 fps, which is good enough for most needs, as you can see from my selfie taken with the webcam.

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The down-firing speakers aren’t very good, especially if the laptop is sitting on a fabric like a bed comforter. They work, though, and conference calls and general audio is fine in most cases. For music and movies, however, I recommend using headphones or one of the best Bluetooth speakers.

Design: 3.5 / 5

Dell 14 Plus: Performance

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Very good productivity and general computing performance
Hardware isn’t suited for intensive workloads like heavy gaming or video editing
Lags well behind similarly specced MacBook Air models

The Dell 14 Plus is targeted toward office workers, students, and others who need a responsive everyday device for web browsing, video streaming, and the like. In that regard, this laptop does exactly what it should and does it well.

That’s not to say it's the best, though, as you can see when comparing its benchmark results against something like the MacBook Air 13 (M4), which considerably outperforms the 14 Plus at pretty much every task.

But the 14 Plus consistently comes in second or third place against several other competing laptops on the market, including the Acer Swift 14 AI, Asus Zenbook A14, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, while also coming in at a lower price point, making it my top pick for the best student laptop of 2025 so far.

Overall, only the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M4 offers a better value for your money than the 14 Plus, which is something I really wasn’t expecting when I started working with the 14 Plus earlier this month, but it's a very welcome surprise.

Performance: 4 / 5

Dell 14 Plus: Battery Life

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How long does it last on a single charge? 13 hours, 24 minutes
How long to full charge it to 100%? 2 hours, 30 minutes with the included 65W adapter (1 hour, 4 minutes to charge it to 50%)

If there’s one area in my testing where the Dell 14 Plus came in dead last, it’s battery life, but it’s not as bad as it might sound. While some laptops like the Zenbook A14 can run for just over 18 hours in our Web Surfing Battery Test, the Dell 14 Plus’s nearly 13 and a half hours isn’t terrible, especially given how we were praising laptops like the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 from 2022 for making it longer than eight hours on a single charge.

As for charging time, the 64WHr battery takes a little over an hour to get from fully depleted to 50% using the included 65W USB-C power adapter, but with its Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports capable of higher power delivery, a higher wattage adapter will speed things up.

Battery Life: 4 / 5

Should you buy the Dell 14 Plus?

(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler) Dell 14 Plus Scorecard

I reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and this beauty might be my favorite business laptop yet

TechRadar Reviews - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 13:01

I've had a special place in my heart for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon series for a while now. I have personally reviewed Gen 11, Gen 12, and now Gen 13.

The Gen 12 was a nice upgrade from the Gen 11, and that trend continues with the Gen 13. So much so, that if I ever needed to move my primary machine away from Mac (stuck in Mac Ecosystem for many reasons for my primary machine), I would strongly consider this laptop as a business every-day machine.

It's got everything that a busy business professional could want or need. It has great ports, power, a good battery, excellent performance, and is lightweight and easy to carry. What more could you want from one of the best business laptops around?

I keep specifically saying that a business professional laptop is needed for a reason- that's what it is. With that being said, I will review this laptop. It's not meant to be a creative powerhouse, it's not meant for the developers who need maxed-out machines to process large warehouses and scripts, and it's not meant for the casual browser who might check their email and Google a few things.

This computer is intended for the business professional whose day-to-day work depends on their needs. Still, one thing is for sure: they need something reliable, able to jump in and out of work, portable enough to go from place to place, has a great port selection for what may come and whatever they may need, and the ease of use that comes with a ThinkPad. It might be one of the best Lenovo ThinkPad laptops around - and it's definitely my favorite yet.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Unboxing & first impressions

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 came in compact and secure packaging, much like all Lenovo devices I have reviewed. It came with a 65W USB-C charger, the proper documentation, and nothing else. It's pretty straightforward.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )

After my first look at this machine, I noticed that it reminds me of the other Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops I tested. They are all clearly in the same family. Beyond the comparison, it looks very sleek and professional, it's lightweight, portable, and built from clearly high-quality materials that I don't have to worry about breaking every day I take it out of the house.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Design & Build Quality Specs

Display: 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120Hz
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)
Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Battery: 57Wh
Weight: 2.2 lbs (0.99 kg)

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is built from, as the name implies, carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, making a durable yet lightweight chassis while still allowing for a professional and premium feel as well.

The keyboard has the touchpoint in the middle as Lenovo Laptops do, and on top of that, it has a great backlit keyboard with excellent tactile feedback on every press, making it comfortable to use all day long. The ThinkPad's touchpad has integrated buttons on the top of the square, making it super easy to click, click and drag, right click, and so on from the touchpad or the touchpoint.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: In use

I could go on and on about using this machine for the last 137 days. During this time, I have had the X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura in a rotation with my other workhorse machines, and even so, this one has stood out among the rest. It's been a favorite to grab quick for a day working out and about, using when working from home, or taking on a short trip due to it's compact size yet blazing performance.

So far, it has handled multitasking and productivity for business tasks with ease. I have thrown my plethora of Chrome tabs with project management tools and large documents at it without a problem. I've run basic prompts through Postman, done some light photo editing, a lot of writing, emails, and some fun benchmarks, and so far this machine has not skipped a beat.

One thing that makes this machine special with that Aura edition is the inclusion of security parameters like how it will blur the screen, suggest a VPN, and prompt me if someone is looking over my shoulder while I am working out at a coffee shop or in a co-working space.

I love the 14-inch platform for laptops. I have had 12-inch laptops, 13-inch laptops, 15-inch laptops, 11 iPads, and so on, but the 14-inch is my absolute favorite. It's just the right size, the sweet spot even, between easy to carry and still having plenty of room on the screen for all your tasks, project management, virtual meetings, writing, and so on.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Simple, compact, beautiful

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ease of use

Easy to use

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Practicality

Right for most people

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Price

Understandably higher price

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Final verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is a powerful option for professional individuals in need of a laptop that is not just lightweight but also durable and loaded with all manner of features. This computer is a fantastic component helping me do what I do.

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CNET News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 11:00

Get ready for glitter, gimmicks and a sauna-themed song with the 69th edition of the international song competition.

Categories: Technology

The latest Nothing Phone 3 leak hints at chipset, camera, and battery specifications

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 10:30

A new Nothing Phone 3 leak has emerged
It points to a well-specced flagship phone
The handset could launch in July

We're expecting the Nothing Phone 3 to break cover sometime in the next couple of months, and now some major specs have just leaked, giving us a better idea of what to expect from the handset's chipset, camera setup, and battery.

According to Smartprix, the phone is going to come with a "flagship Snapdragon chipset" from Qualcomm, though it doesn't say which specific chipset. It could be the Snapdragon 8 Elite, or the more recently announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.

As for the camera system, it sounds like we're getting a "significantly reworked camera system" with a triple-lens module around the back of the phone. It'll have a "large primary sensor" and a periscope telephoto lens that's potentially even bigger.

Lastly, the battery capacity will "possibly" exceed the 5,000 mAh mark according to Smartprix's sources. The Nothing Phone 2, which made its debut back in July 2023, came with a 4,700 mAh-capacity battery packed inside.

A "premium" handset

We've already seen the Nothing Phone 3a this year (Image credit: Blue Pixl Media)

Only a few days ago, we got an official video from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, telling us that the upcoming flagship phone would have "premium materials, major performance upgrades, and software that really levels things up".

Remember that the phone was delayed from 2024 so that Nothing could get the software right. We're expecting a lot of AI assistance to be involved, and it looks set to rival offerings such as Galaxy AI and Apple Intelligence from its competitors.

We haven't heard too much in the way of leaks, rumors, or official announcements around the Nothing Phone 3 yet, other than it's on the way. Given the specs mentioned in this leak, it looks likely to be one of the best Android phones of the year.

Nothing has already launched two phones this year of course, the Nothing Phone 3a and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro mid-rangers. As soon as the next handset from the company is made official, we'll let you know.

The De'Longhi Primadonna Aromatic is an espresso machine with a personality, and after one week we're already best friends

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 10:00

Back in April, De'Longhi launched a new smart bean-to-cup espresso machine that can learn your drink preferences throughout the day: the De'Longhi Primadonna Aromatic . I've been using it for about a week now, and it basically feels like a super-attentive barista who remembers your order every day and whips it up with a smile – and who happens to live in your kitchen.

At first glance, the Primadonna Aromatic looks very similar to the excellent De'Longhi Eletta Explore. The most obvious difference is the extra-large touchscreen, which lets you flick through a vast menu of hot and cold drinks and provides super-simple instructions to help you set up your new machine and make your first espresso.

In fact, the screen is so crisp and clear that De'Longhi has been able to replace the usual dry step-by-step lessons with a slick little video that demonstrates how easy it is to select and make your chosen drink. And that's just the start…

User profiles are a central part of the experience, not just an add-on, and the machine will address you by name throughout (Image credit: Future)

The whole package is very beginner-friendly, and doesn't assume any prior knowledge of coffee-making terminology. Things as simple as referring to the hopper as a 'bean container' are a thoughtful touch, and the tone of the interface is refreshingly conversational.

For example, rather than just displaying the word 'heating' when switched on (or rumbling away without telling you what's happening at all), the Primadonna Aromatic cheerily tells you “I’ll use some hot water to heat everything up” (it communicates via on-screen text; sadly one of the few things this machine can't do is talk). Instead of telling you to attach the milk container before making a cappuccino, it asks you nicely.

De'Longhi's handy Bean Adapt system, which adjusts brew settings to suit your chosen beans, is present and accessible with a quick button tap, but using it is entirely optional, and the machine doesn't risk overwhelming new users by introducing it first thing. If you just want to get on with making an espresso as quickly as possible, just flick through the menu, choose a drink, and away you go.

Morning! The usual?

This virtual barista even knows your name. Most of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines let you make user profiles, and store favorites for each person in your household, but it's usually a rather impersonal process, and is sometimes buried in a list of menus.

Not so with the Primadonna Aromatic. During setup the machine will ask how many people will be using it, then create profiles for each one automatically. You can pick an avatar for each one and enter a name, but there's nothing more complicated than that.

What's particularly nice is that the profile information you enter isn't just used to differentiate between user profiles. The machine will also refer to you by name. There's something nice about turning on the Primadonna Aromatic to see a friendly 'Hello Cat' in the morning. The only thing it won't do is write it on your cup.

Even before I delved into De'Longhi's Bean Adapt settings, the Primadonna Aromatic produced nicely balanced, well-extracted espresso (Image credit: Future)

I've yet to test all of the machine's settings (the menu has over 30 hot and cold options) but my first impressions of the coffee are very positive too. Even without delving into the Bean Adapt settings, the default brewing options produced a well-balanced espresso that poured in around 35 seconds (ideal for a double shot).

I've been impressed by both the hot and cold foamed milk, too. There are two carafes (understandable since cold foam doesn't use steam), which you can keep in the fridge until you need them. Each one has three texture settings, and the machine will tell you which to select when you pick a drink from the menu.

The Primadonna Aromatic can foam hot and cold milk, with three different textures for each (Image credit: Future)

The thick foam setting creates froth ideal for a cappuccino or cortado, while the middle option makes a creamier texture for lattes and macchiatos (my personal favorite).

You can use any type of milk for hot drinks, but De'Longhi recommends that you only use skimmed dairy or plant milk for cold foam. I've made several iced drinks using oat milk, and the results have been excellent; the froth is creamy and sits nicely on top of the drink without dissolving.

The only drawback I can see so far is the price. At £1,549.99 (about $2,000 / AU$3,200) this is pricier than most of the machines in our roundup of the best coffee makers, but so far it's working hard to justify the expense.

I'll continue to test the Primadonna Aromatic for a few more weeks, and I'll bring you a full review very soon.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 18 (game #441)

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 09:00

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #440).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Riding the wind

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

STING
HAIL
DUET
MILE
TALL
BLOG

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #3 - spangram letters How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 8 letters

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 4th row

Last side: right, 4th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #441) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #441, are…

HELM
MAST
RIGGING
KEEL
TILLER
HULL
RUDDER
STERN
SPANGRAM: SAILBOAT

My rating: Easy
My score: 1 hint

Top marks, NYT, for giving us a Strands spangram that looks like a bright yellow SAILBOAT against a clear blue sky. Well, it does if you squint a bit.

Although today’s edition was, indeed, plain sailing, once I’d gotten going, it took me a while to find my sea legs.

I’d found six unrelated words without a clue what today’s theme meant, so I opted for a hint word. HELM left me in little doubt, so I went about exhausting every boaty word I could think of.

Sailing is another one of those hobbies I like the sound of, but the reality is very different. For starters, it’s way above my pay grade – and then there’s my chronic motion sickness, which probably wouldn’t go down well with the salty sea dogs down at the boatyard. I’ll stick to laptops and word searches.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Saturday, May 17, game #441)

LYNX
WINGS
STORM
LIBERTY
DREAM
FEVER
MERCURY
SPANGRAM: BASKETBALL

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Categories: Technology

Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 18 (game #1210)

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 09:00

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #1209).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0.

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1210 - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• Q

• R

• P

• D

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1210) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1210, are…

QUACK
ROACH
PURGE
DOWNY

I was anticipating a third animal plural today after the word GEESE appeared yesterday and SHEEP the day before, but instead we got an animal sound.

QUACK, of course, has several meanings – so we could be thinking about someone falsely claiming to have medical skills, rather than a duck.

Despite the rare letter, getting QUACK was quite straightforward if you had already solved ROACH with its AC combination, and even easier if you’d also correctly guessed PURGE.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1210) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1210, are…

SHINY
TRAMP
BLISS
KEBAB

Quordle answers: The past 20

Quordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESE
Quordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAK
Quordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKE
Quordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKER
Quordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARN
Quordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READY
Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE
Quordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATIN
Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAIN
Quordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITE
Quordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE
Quordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCH
Quordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, QUEUE
Quordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNY
Quordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDO
Quordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELT
Quordle #1193, Thursday, 1 May: IDIOM, EXILE, SPOOF, DRAPE
Quordle #1192, Wednesday, 30 April: BATON, TORSO, ANNEX, DROWN
Quordle #1191, Tuesday, 29 April: HOVER, HENCE, OCTAL, COPSE
Quordle #1190, Monday, 28 April: JAUNT, ALLOW, FRUIT, BURNT

Categories: Technology

NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 18 (game #707)

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 09:00

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #706).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #707) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

ALMOST
ATHLETIC
OPEN
CLOSE
WARM
FLEXIBLE
EXCELLENT
EXERCISE
AREA
DRILL
ONE
GAME
EASY
ASSIGNMENT
NOT QUITE
LESSON

NYT Connections today (game #707) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

YELLOW: Testing times
GREEN:Hide and seek
BLUE: Relaxed and not easily upset
PURPLE: First letter of the alphabet

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #707) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

YELLOW: TASKS FOR A STUDENT
GREEN: ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME
BLUE: UP FOR ANYTHING
PURPLE: WHAT "A" MIGHT MEAN

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #707) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #707, are…

YELLOW: TASKS FOR A STUDENT ASSIGNMENT, DRILL, EXERCISE, LESSON
GREEN: ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME ALMOST, CLOSE, NOT QUITE, WARM
BLUE: UP FOR ANYTHING EASY, FLEXIBLE, GAME, OPEN
PURPLE: WHAT "A" MIGHT MEAN AREA, ATHLETIC, EXCELLENT, ONE

My rating: Easy
My score: Perfect

A rare day for me without mysteries, getting things right by getting them wrong (as in, right words no idea why) or nit picking over annoyingly named categories.

My only doubt was with TASKS FOR A STUDENT, which I momentarily thought were about physical training and included GAME instead of ASSIGNMENT.

Meanwhile, I would have guessed ALMOST, CLOSE, NOT QUITE and WARM were describing being near to something, rather than ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME, having forgotten all about the childhood games to which they applied.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Saturday, May 17, game #706)

YELLOW: MEMBER OF A KINGDOM IN TAXONOMY ANIMAL, BACTERIA, FUNGUS, PLANT
GREEN: GRADUATED INSTRUMENTS BEAKER, PROTRACTOR, RULER, SYRINGE
BLUE: KINDS OF PENGUINS CHINSTRAP, EMPEROR, KING, MACARONI
PURPLE: "E" THINGS COMMERCE, MAIL, SCOOTER, SIGNATURE

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Categories: Technology

More than 20 dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 08:48

Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving carnage and flattened buildings in their wake.

(Image credit: Laurel County, Ky. Fiscal Court)

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I tested out the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 and it's an all-in-one computer that can't do-it-all

TechRadar Reviews - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 08:01

Some people love all-in-one computers; some hate them. I've been in offices where every station has an iMac, in environments where everyone has a desktop with a monitor, in workspaces where everyone has a laptop, and in hot desk offices.

I always prefer to have what I need in my bag or a hot desk scenario, but for that workspace that makes sense, like a front desk, an admin's desk, or a simple in-room computer, for whatever reason, the best all-in-one computers make a lot of sense.

The goal is to have something that is simply all in one; there is no need for extra docks, monitors, adapters, or bulk. Just one display with a machine built into the casing is always there and ready to go. Simple.

That's where the ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 thrives. It's a simple machine. However, that can also be its downfall if misused.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5: Price and Availability

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 is available on the Lenovo main site for $959.40. It's also widely available from online retailers, so you should have no trouble getting your hands on one.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5: Unboxing & first impressions

The Lenovo computers are always well packaged, ensuring no damage in transit or delivery. This model specifically had some odd instructions for assembly, though we were able to put the few pieces together to get this machine booted up and running as it should.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

At first glance, this machine stood out as more modern-looking, with a professional leaning toward it. It's designed for an office space as a front desk unit or at a desk in a cubicle. The display, the center of an AIO unit, offers good color accuracy and brightness, though nothing ground-breaking with its FHD resolution.

The ThinkCentre M90a also comes with a bundled mouse and keyboard, though I'd suggest not using it, grabbing a decent Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and freeing up those ports.

In my initial feel test, setup, and first impression of this machine, it seems capable of what it's designed for. With ports to spare, this machine could be a true all-in-one, not needing extra docks or hubs to get the basics done as many computers need.

ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5: Design & Build Quality Specs

Processor: Up to 14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700
Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5
Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe SSD
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
Display: 23.8" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS
Ports: Multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet
Camera: 5MP with privacy shutter
Audio: Dual 3W speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 has the build quality you'd expect if you have any experience with Lenovo products. It's built well, feels like it will last, and is relatively compact.

That compact design saves overall desk space because you don't need a monitor, a desktop, or a dock; all you have on the desk is the base to the AIO if even that. If you want to, you can VESA mount this machine and get it off the desk entirely.

If you choose to use the stand, it has adjustable tilt and height with some integrated cable management as well, helping to keep that tidy workspace even more.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5: In use

This machine is designed for basic admin and basic office work. In that sense, it handled those tasks efficiently and easily. I started trying to push it under the heavy load of my day, but I felt a bit slow. However, for the vast majority of users who could benefit from a Lenovo AIO machine, you'll be just fine with the ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 capabilities.

I've been on a single monitor kick recently. I went through my phase of wanting as many monitors as possible, and many of my reviews around here will showcase some images from those days. However, recently, I have become a big fan of simplicity. I realized while using this machine that it doesn't get much simpler. It's just a machine that you can leave wherever you are. You have one power cable running into it, and you know it will always be there, ready to work when you are.

If you want to expand your screen real estate, there is an HDMI and a DisplayPort out, allowing you to plug into an external monitor and have even more room to work with. This would be great for a TV if you need to prep and present things in a conference room but don't want to mount a headless mini desktop behind the TV or if you have a desk running a menu board or display screen. Or, of course, it's also great if you just want to see what you are working on even better than before.

All around, this machine is solid for what it is; it's a simple productivity machine for business tasks that don't require a heavy computational load. For that, this computer is good, but this one feels a tad lacking in the world of high-performing, high-powered machines.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Simple, compact

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ease of use

Easy to use

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Practicality

Right for the right person

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Price

Mid range price

⭐⭐⭐⭐

ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5: Final verdict

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 is an all-in-one desktop PC that blends nicely into professional settings.

It is an excellent model for use by someone with everyday computing demands since it makes for a streamlined and clean environment and gives users solid and steady performance one can rely on.

For people or professionals, though, who either need improved performance for their graphics or have specific requirements, this may not be the machine for you, and that's okay.

For more pro-level devices, we've reviewed the best business computers and the best business laptops for professionals.

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Ironheart: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, story details, and more on the final Marvel Phase 5 TV show

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 08:00

Ironheart: key information

- Will make its Disney+ debut in late June with a three-episode premiere
- First trailer unveiled in mid-May
- Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams/Ironheart
- Numerous supporting cast members confirmed
- Story synopsis revealed
- No word on whether a second season will be made

Ironheart is finally ready to see the light of day. Over four years after it was first announced by Marvel President Kevin Feige, the Dominique Thorne-fronted TV series will land on Disney+ on June 24.

With the live-action show's first trailer being released on May 14 and its actual release being only a month away, there's no better time than now to learn more about Ironheart. With that in mind, I've compiled this handy guide to bring you more information (and the odd rumor) on the small screen project.

Below, you'll learn more about its confirmed cast, story specifics, and wider ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), among other notable tidbits. Spoilers follow for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the Marvel film in which the titular character made her debut.

Ironheart release date

Marvel Television's all-new series #Ironheart launches with a 3-episode premiere June 24 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET, only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ZGRhMf33fFMay 14, 2025

As I mentioned, Ironheart will take flight on Tuesday, June 24 in the US, and Wednesday, June 25 in the UK and Australia (NB: it'll launch in other world regions on these dates). It'll launch with a three-episode premiere, too.

Ironheart's release has been a long time coming. Initially conceived as a movie, the Marvel Phase 5 project was reworked into a TV show in December 2020 – a developmental shift that came almost two years after its original announcement.

Despite making her debut in Wakanda Forever in late 2022, Ironheart's standalone MCU adventure has been trapped in development hell ever since. There's little to no public information on why it's taken so long for this project to get off the ground. But, with Disney confirming Ironheart would be among its 2025 TV line-up last October, the countdown is on to its long-awaited debut.

Ironheart trailer

Ironheart's official trailer made its worldwide debut on May 14. And, while it looks and sounds like a fun ride, Ironheart's rumored episodic release format has got me worried about how good it'll actually be.

Fans had expected it to be released a day earlier during Disney's Upfront 2025 presentation. Instead, Marvel opted to build excitement for the trailer's arrival by releasing a behind-the-scenes (BTS) featurette containing lots of new footage for viewers to pore over.

Before the trailer's long-overdue unveiling and the BTS featurette's release, Marvel revealed Ironheart's first official footage as part of a Disney+ sizzle reel teaser celebrating its 85th birthday last August. The brief clips showed Williams flying through the streets of Chicago in her new super-suit, but that's all we were treated to until this wave of new footage hit the internet one month before the show's debut.

Ironheart confirmed cast

Who's joining Dominique Thorne (pictured) in Ironheart? (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Possible spoilers follow for Ironheart.

Here are the actors you'll see, plus the characters they'll play, in Ironheart:

Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart
Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins/The Hood
Lyric Ross as Natalie Washington
Alden Ehrenreich as Joe McGillicuddy
Regan Aliyah as Ronnie Williams
Manny Montana as Cousin John
Matthew Elam as Vaxier Washington
Jon Rash as the Dean of MIT
Anji White as TBC

Thorne, who portrayed Williams in Wakanda Forever, returns to play the same character in her standalone program. For those who need a refresher: Williams is an MIT student with a genius intellect who builds a super-suit not unlike the one Tony Stark invented.

In Wakanda Forever, Williams' first attempt to build said suit is still in early development. And, while she's gifted a souped-up version of her design by Shuri in that film's final act, Williams is told to leave it in Wakanda at Shuri's request. In short, she'll need to continue working on her own suit in her self-titled show.

Meanwhile, Ramos (In the Heights, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) will portray Ironheart's Big Bad in The Hood. In Marvel literature, he's a Chicago-based individual who wears a mystical hood that grants him the ability to use dark magic. In the MCU, he's initially billed as an ally of Thorne's Williams, with Robbins' street gang-turned-activists – the Young Lords – offering to help Williams create her suit of armor. Based on the trailer, though, the pair will be at odds with each other soon enough.

Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, is expected to be the series' main antagonist (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

That leading duo is joined by other familiar faces and newcomers.

Ross (This is Us) is attached to play Natalie Washington, Riri's MIT roommate, while Star Wars alumnus Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) is set to play Joe McGilllicuddy, who's reportedly another of Riri's friends and, according to some rumors circulating online, the son of Iron Man villain Obadiah Stane.

Rounding out the confirmed cast are White (Fargo, Chicago PD) is as Riri's mom, Montana (Good Girls) as Cousin John, Elam (The Many Saints of Newark) as Xavier Washington, Rash (Harley Quinn, Captain America: Civil War) as the Dean of MIT, and Aliyah (XO, Kitty) in an undisclosed role.

Additionally, Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly been cast as the Marvel demon lord called Mephisto. Given The Hood will dabble in the dark side of the Mystic Arts, this isn't as big a stretch as it sounds.

If true, it'll mean Ironheart will include a previously rumored WandaVision villain. Indeed, MCU fans were convinced that Mephisto was the primary villain of that Elizabeth Olsen-starring TV show for much of its run. Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness was eventually revealed to be WandaVision's antagonist.

Ironheart plot synopsis and rumors

Will Ironheart prove to be a truck-flipping good time? (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Potential spoilers follow for Ironheart.

Here's Ironheart's official plot brief: "Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Television’s Ironheart pits technology against magic when Riri Williams – a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world – returns to her hometown of Chicago.

"Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins, aka The Hood."

This kind of synopsis is par for the course for Marvel projects, but Ironheart's cast and crew have given us some other hints about the character's standalone MCU story.

Williams will be hard at work trying to build her own technologically advanced armor at MIT (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

One of the most pertinent things to bear in mind is that Ironheart isn't replacing Tony Stark as the MCU's new Iron Man-esque hero. Long-time Marvel fans will know that the pair had a mentor-mentee relationship in the comics, which is something executive producer Ryan Coogler touches on in the BTS featurette that you can watch in this article's trailer section.

However, discussing the series in the same video, Marvel's Head of Television Brad Winderbaum said of the MCU's take on Williams/Ironheart: "The story of Ironheart is not one about the mantle of Iron Man getting passed. If anything, it's the opposite."

"It's about her proving herself and shaping her own legacy," Zoie Nagelhout, another of the show's executive producers, added. In short, this is a tale about Williams and finding her own path without outside intervention.

Williams has been inspired by Tony Stark to invent her own super-powered suit (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Well, from Stark (or, rather, his posthumous hologram because, well, he died in Avengers: Endgame) anyway.

At first, The Hood and his gang of misfits seemingly want to help Williams achieve her ambitions of creating a suit that can rival Iron Man's. However, while the trailer and BTS featurette confirm Williams will succeed in this endeavor, it's unclear how much of a role The Hood and company will play in its development.

What is clear is how much time has passed since Wakanda Forever's ending and the start of this program. Per Ironheart's BTS video, head writer Chinaka Hodge revealed it takes place "in the days after" Black Panther 2. So, while many other Marvel films and TV shows are set in the MCU's "present" (i.e. around 2026/2027), this series is apparently taking a step back into the MCU's past and is actually set in mid-2025.

Thorne's Williams made her MCU debut in 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

But I digress. If you haven't picked up on it by now, Ironheart's story will be as much of a battle between two very different forms of creation: science (or, to be more specific, technology) and magic.

That's a given when you consider Williams and The Hood occupy the roles of each field's creator-in-chief in this series. However, as Kevin Feige pointed out at D23 Expo 2022 (per The Direct), this is the first time that these opposing forces will clash in an MCU production.

"[The Hood], from the comics, he deals in the dark arts," Feige said. "He deals in magic. Riri is a technologist. We've had technological heroes and villains. We've had supernatural people dealing with magic. We've never had the two at the same time, so seeing Riri go up against [The Hood] in a way that is very unique is what I think I'm most excited for."

Here's hoping there's more than an air of creativity when these characters collide physically, then, and we're not treated (if that's the right word to use) to more bland, VFX-infused battles where the hero's skillset mirrors that of the villain's.

What Marvel movies and shows do I need to watch before Ironheart?

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the only Marvel production you need to stream before Ironheart (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

There's only one Marvel production you need to watch on Disney+, aka one of the world's best streaming services, before Ironheart is released. If you've read through this guide so far, you'll know that Black Panther 2, i.e. one of the best Marvel movies of recent years, is all you need to stream to catch up on Williams' story.

She's also appeared in season 3 of the animated MCU TV show What If...? but because it has no bearing on Ironheart's journey in the MCU, it isn't necessary to watch the episode she appears in.

Not signed up to Disney+ yet, but want to know how much it costs? Read our Disney+ price guide.

How will Ironheart impact the MCU?

Will Dominique Thorne join Robert Downey Jr (pictured) on the cast list for Avengers: Doomsday? (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

The short answer is: I don't know. Ironheart could've become a fundamental part of the MCU if her solo series had released sooner – in fact, given her comparisons to a certain Tony Stark and his superhero alter-ego in Iron Man, Thorne's Williams could've been his natural MCU successor.

With Disney shaking things up at Marvel Studios since Ironheart was greenlit and the latter failing to capitalize on her potential popularity post-Wakanda Forever, though, the character's MCU fate is yet to be determined.

If Ironheart is a hit, it's possible that she'll be a late addition to the cast of Avengers: Doomsday and/or Avengers: Secret Wars. However, should the series struggle to leave an impression, Williams could find herself relegated to the side lines.

Land somewhere in-between the two and, given her relative age, she may join the ranks of the MCU's long-rumored Young Avengers (or Champions, whatever they'll be called...) production. Until her show ends, then, we're none the wiser about what impact Ironheart will have on Marvel's cinematic juggernaut.

For more MCU-based coverage, read my guides on how to watch the Marvel movies in order, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Daredevil: Born Again season 2.

Categories: Technology

My snaps looked great on the Aura Aspen – but not as great as the digital photo frame itself

TechRadar Reviews - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 08:00

Aura Aspen: review

The Aura Aspen is a 1600 x 1200 11.8-inch digital photo frame. Sitting slap bang in the middle of the market, it retails for $229 (around £175) – while it’s currently only available in the US, the company has confirmed it will launch internationally later in 2025. In return, it offers a polished performance, neat design and unlimited cloud storage, making it a pretty reasonable investment.

Setting up the Aspen could not be more straightforward. Once you’ve downloaded the Aura app, you just need to tap +New Frame and plug in the frame. To connect your frame to Wi-Fi, simply enter the numbers displayed on the frame into the app, and it’ll connect to your home network. You’ll then be able to add users to the frame or just get on with adding photos.

And that could not be easier. You can navigate through the app – just tap Add Photos and pick an unlimited number of snaps and videos from your gallery – or use the built-in share button in most photo apps to share directly with the frame. After a quick upload, they’ll start appearing on the frame's screen.

Once they do, you’ll immediately see how impressive the Aspen’s screen is. While its display isn’t the highest pixel density we’ve seen – at 11.8 inches and a 1600 x 1200 resolution, it sits at around 170ppi – its images subjectively look about as crisp as we’ve seen from any of the best digital photo frames. However, it does occasionally overstep the mark (it was pretty unforgiving of the artificial bokeh on some of my iPhone 16 Pro snaps), making me wonder if it subtly sharpens images to give them that extra-well-defined look.

(Image credit: Future)

One area it absolutely nails, however, is color reproduction. Whether it’s the marbled turquoise and azure of the Ionian Sea or the riot of peach and magenta of rhododendrons in full bloom, the Aspen made every hue in my photos look rich and enticing. And it never strays into looking artificial; it’s steadfast in its accuracy, not once overstepping the mark into that lurid oversaturation that some screens are susceptible to.

To top off this strong performance, the Aspen also has a pretty decent feature set. Alongside the ability for friends and family to share their shots to your frame, the Aspen automatically detects the orientation of the frame and rotates images accordingly. Unfortunately, while you can manually crop images to center them according to your preferences, you can’t crop them differently for landscape and portrait, or select which images you’d rather appear in either orientation. Still, few digital photo frames I’ve tested handle this perfectly, so I can absolutely forgive this here.

And the Aspen has some innovative features that few other frames offer. Perhaps the most attention-grabbing is its colorization feature, which adds color back to black-and-white photos. The results are, inevitably, a bit hit and miss, as it tends to default to the most conventional colors for everything. For example, it rendered the rock and sand of Fuerteventura in drab khaki and dull beige, rather than their true colors of ochre and gold. Meanwhile, its in-app scanner allows you to ‘digitize’ – read ‘take photos of’ – existing physical pictures. Both of these are a lot of fun to play with, even if I suspect you won’t end up using them that much.

(Image credit: Future)

When it comes to controlling the Aspen, you can, of course, use the Aura app. However, for those who prefer a more tactile method of control, the frame has two touch-capacitive bars that sit on top of the frame in either orientation. These allow you to swipe left and right to select photos from your playlist, tap to hide photos or double-tap to see image info. While this is less futuristic than the Netgear Meural Canvas II’s touchless gesture control, it also feels much more intuitive and foolproof. Put simply, it’s one of the best control mechanisms I’ve ever used when reviewing digital photo frames.

And this kind of pragmatic yet refined styling is a design language the Aura Aspen seems fluent in. Its white 1.4-inch (35mm) bezels have a matte, textured paper effect, making them feel convincingly like an authentic mounting board. Meanwhile, rather than the flimsy stick some digital photo frames rely on, its stand is a sturdy arrowhead shape fashioned out of weighty metal, meaning I never had to worry about it tipping over. The device showcases this kind of dependable, considered build quality throughout, making it feel suitably premium.

If you’re already convinced and ready to pick up the Aura Aspen, I doubt you’ll be disappointed. For those on the fence, there is one more factor to consider: its price. Yes, at $229, it’s marginally pricier than the similarly impressive Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame, which retails for $159.99 / £149.99 and offers a slightly higher 221 PPI pixel density. However, the Aura offers a more premium-feeling build and unlimited uploads and storage, so which frame edges out the other is a matter of your biggest priorities.

(Image credit: Future) Aura Aspen review: price & release date

Launched April 16, 2025
Retails for $229 (around £175)
Currently only available in the US

Launched on April 16, 2025, the Aura Aspen is available in the US now. Customers elsewhere in the world will have to wait a little longer for it, as according to Aura, its international rollout is currently pencilled in for ‘later in 2025’.

The Aura Aspen retails for $229 (around £175), positioning it slightly above the $159.99 / £149.99 Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame and far more than budget options like the Aeezo Portrait 01, which you can currently pick up for as little as $39.99 / £53.19 from Amazon. The Aspen is subscription-free, however, and that price includes unlimited transfers and cloud storage, so there aren’t any hidden costs or upgrade fees included.

It's available in a single size, but offers two colorways: Ink, the charcoal-hued frame we tested here, or Clay, a neutral beige color.

(Image credit: Future) Aura Aspen review: specs

Dimensions

12.7 x 10.1 x 1.1 inches (323 x 257 x 28mm)

Display size

11.8-inch

Resolution

1600 x 1200, 170 pixels per inch

Aspect Ratio

4:3

Touch Screen

Sound

Built-in speaker

Orientation

Portrait or landscape

Storage

Unlimited cloud storage

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

(Image credit: Future) Should I buy the Aura Aspen?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

From a streamlined, user-friendly app to innovative features like photo recoloring, the Aspen has a decent feature set.

4/5

Design

Excellent build quality meet gorgeous aesthetics – it’s a work of art in its own right

5/5

Performance

Colors are vibrant yet faithful, the screen is bright and glare-free and the resolution is decent, even if bokeh occasionally looks a little sharp.

4/5

Value

Not the cheapest frame on the market, but its sturdy build and excellent finish more than justify the price.

4/5

Buy it if…

You’re looking for a lush, detailed display
While it doesn’t have the highest resolution on the market, what the Aspen is capable of is rather impressive, offering gorgeous color and crisp details.

You want a frame that looks as good as your snaps
Aesthetically, the Aspen is a gorgeous frame – not only is it made of premium materials, but its textured mount makes it feel like an authentic, high-quality picture frame.

Don’t buy it if…

You want the best bang for your buck
The Aspen is great quality, but in terms of sheer value, the $159.99 / £149.99 Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame offers similarly stellar performance for marginally less investment.

You want a massive screen
At 11.8 inches, the Aspen is far from the largest screen on the market. If you want a frame that will occupy a decent amount of wall space, something like the gargantuan 27-inch Netgear Meural Canvas II might serve you better.

Aura Aspen review: also consider

Aura Aspen

Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame

Aura Walden

Dimensions

12.7 x 10.1 x 1.1 inches (323 x 257 x 28mm)

7.4 x 11.2 inches (18.9 x 28.4cm)

15.7 x 12.7 x 1.2 inches (399 x 323 x 30mm)

Display size

11.8-inch

11-inch

15-inch

Resolution

1600 x 1200, 170 pixels per inch

2000 x 1200, 212 pixels per inch

1600 x 1200, 133 pixels per inch

Aspect Ratio

4:3

5:3

4:3

Touch Screen

Yes

Sound

Built-in speaker

Orientation

Portrait or landscape

Storage

Unlimited cloud storage

32GB

Unlimited cloud storage

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, SD card, USB-A, USB-C

Wi-Fi

Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame
One of my go-to recommendations at this price point, the Pexar offers an excellent balance of performance and price. Its true 2K resolution means it offers a staggeringly sharp 212 PPI pixel density, while colors are striking yet faithful. It’s not quite as gorgeous to look at as the Aspen, though. Read our full Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame review.

Aura Walden
If you love what the Aspen is all about but fancy a little extra screen estate, the Aura Walden is a great option. After all, we named it our best premium digital photo frame for a reason: it has a larger 15-inch display while still offering the same premium build quality and ease of use. Bear in mind, though, that the increased screen size means you get a lower 133 PPI pixel density. Read our full Aura Walden review.

How I tested the Aura Aspen

Tested the product over multiple weeks
Uploaded a wide variety of photos
Have many years of experience working with photography

I tested the Aura Aspen over several weeks. First, I used its app to set up the frame, upload images, and explore its various features. I tried sending both individual snaps and bulk uploading whole folders to see how it coped in terms of transfer times.

I uploaded a variety of shots, from brilliantly hued blossoms to detailed monochrome compositions designed to help assess resolution and color performance. I also tried the frame in a range of settings to help assess its capabilities at different angles and distances, and in different light levels.

When it comes to experience, not only have I tested a wide range of digital photo frames for TechRadar, but I’m an experienced photographer, having taken over 40,000 photos on cameras from my Canon DSLR to my iPhone 16 Pro. I also spent many years working in print publishing, giving me a keen eye for image resolution and color accuracy.

First reviewed: May 2025
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OXS Storm G2: two-minute review

The OXS Storm G2 is a wireless gaming headset compatible with PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, as well as PC and mobile, thanks to its various connectivity modes. It looks sleek and quite understated, although there are a few flourishes that mark it out as a gaming peripheral, and these are its least attractive aspects. However, the RGB lighting does add some tasteful vibrancy to proceedings.

The buttons operate solidly and smoothly, and are well located to make for easy access. The volume wheel is placed underneath rather than behind the left driver, which prevents miscrolls when leaning back in a chair. However, it’s a shame that it’s awkward to use, owing to its low profile and rough notching.

It’s also pleasingly light and not as bulky as some of its rivals. However, it doesn’t feel as premium as the best wireless gaming headsets out there, with the plastics letting the side down somewhat. The fit and finish in certain areas is admirable, while it’s wanting in others.

The hooks for the drivers feel reassuringly solid, although their height adjustment mechanism is quite poor, as it’s difficult to move them smoothly. Still, at least they offer plenty of security.

The Storm G2's earcups fail to provide as much cushioning as you might expect based on their thickness: the inside of the drivers touched my ears, it felt as if the lower portion of my ears weren’t cupped sufficiently by the padding.

They also exerted a little too much pressure against the sides of my head. Admittedly, this is a problem I experience with many headsets, and the effect wasn’t too problematic here. However, the issue was made worse when wearing glasses, as the drivers pushed the arms of my frames into my head slightly too much. I found the Storm G2 comfortable for short and medium sessions, but for anything longer, I would experience fatigue.

Despite the lack of software, there are three EQ modes selectable via a dedicated button. These offer meaningful differences to audio quality, with Music and Surround modes being the highlights, as both provide enough fidelity and low end for an enjoyable experience, regardless of the kind of content being consumed. I was also pleasantly surprised by the microphone quality, which is clear and free from distortion.

What’s most impressive about the Storm G2, though, is its low price. There aren’t many gaming headsets with multiple wireless connectivity modes this cheap, still less those that perform as strongly.

There are better sounding gaming headsets out there with budget prices, but they’re still more expensive than the Storm G2 – although some offer software for accessing additional features and tweaks. But at this price point, the Storm G2 is a strong choice for those on the hunt for a decent and affordable gaming headset.

(Image credit: Future) OXS Storm G2 review: price and availability

$79 / £62 (about AU$123)
Available now in black and white finishes
Very good price for a wireless gaming headset

The Storm G2 costs $79 / £62 (about AU$123) and is available now in black and white colorways. It comes with a detachable microphone, carrying bag, USB charging cable, USB-C dongle (with USB-A adapter), and a 3.5mm AUX cable.

This is a very low price for a wireless gaming headset, especially one that supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz standards. If you’re looking for a similarly budget-friendly wireless headset, the Corsair HS55 Wireless is a great alternative, as we think it’s the best PC gaming headset in this category.

It’s still more expensive than the Storm G2, but it can be customized using the iCue software, while the Storm G2 lacks any such tool. It also has good sound, if lacking low-end response somewhat.

If you’re looking to save even more money and don’t mind being tethered, the Epos H3 is one of the best wired gaming headsets around in our view. It boasts superb sound and comfort levels, but like the Storm G2, it lacks software.

OXS Storm G2 review: Specs

Price

$79 / £62 (about AU$123)

Weight

9.9oz / 282g

Compatibility

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS

Connection type

Wired (USB-A), Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth)

Battery life

Up to 40 hours

Features

Three EQ modes, detachable mic

Software

None

(Image credit: Future) OXS Storm G2 review: design and features

Sleek-ish looks
Passable build quality
No software

The Storm G2 has a mixed appearance, with sleek elements that are somewhat undermined by the gaming-oriented flourishes, such as a nondescript symbol and contoured drivers. The RGB lighting does inject some attractive dazzle, though.

It feels quite light, and the build quality appears durable enough. However, the plastics aren't the most premium, and some of the panels and their joins feel a little sharp and unrefined.

The stitching around the headband is more impressive, with its tight and precise execution, and the hooks for the drivers are reassuringly solid. Making height adjustments, though, isn’t the smoothest process, as they tend to grab when sliding them back and forth, but at least remain secure once in place.

The drivers themselves are pleasingly slim, with less bulk than those adorning some other gaming headsets. And while the buttons on the left driver don’t look particularly elegant, their simple layout makes for easy and intuitive operation when wearing the Storm G2.

I was also pleased to see the volume wheel located at the bottom of the driver rather than at the back, as this prevents it from accidentally jogging when leaning back in a chair or sofa – an issue I’ve experienced with other gaming headsets. However, I wish it protruded a little further, as it can be awkward to use at times.

On the issue of comfort, the Storm G2 is again somewhat inconsistent. Despite appearances, the earcup padding isn’t the plushest, which means it fails to buffer the pressure of the drivers pressing inwards, especially around the tops of the ears. This is especially bad news for glasses wearers, as I found the lack of cushioning pushed the arms of my frames into my head with more pressure than I would’ve liked.

(Image credit: Future)

The effect isn’t as egregious as some other gaming headsets I’ve tried, and I was comfortable wearing the Storm G2 for an hour or so, but for anything longer, I would start to experience some mild aching and fatigue.

Curiously, the drivers didn’t feel as secure around the bottom of my ears as I was expecting; coupled with the fact that the inside of the drivers made contact with my ears, this made the Storm G2 feel more like an on-ear rather than an over-ear headset.

Thankfully, the headband has a better design; the outer material feels premium, although it still lacks cushioning. Again, this meant I would start to experience aching after long sessions, although I should say it wasn’t to the same degree as I’ve experienced with other gaming headsets.

The detachable microphone has a flexible gooseneck design, which I always welcome, although it doesn’t feel as stable as others I’ve tried. However, it remained in position during use, and it’s very easy to wrangle into the ideal position.

Unfortunately, there’s no customization software for the Storm G2, so those looking for extra features and tweaks will be disappointed. There’s also no way to check the battery level, which is another inconvenience.

(Image credit: Future) OXS Storm G2 review: Performance

Crisp and punchy sound
Useful EQ profiles
Good connectivity

The overall sound of the Storm G2 is quite admirable, with crisply rendered mids and highs without much distortion, although fidelity isn’t up there with headphones dedicated to audio playback. Still, in this sector, the Storm G2 acquits itself well enough for a pleasurable listening experience.

The various listening modes make a meaningful difference to sound as well. Music mode offers the most impact thanks to its punchy bass response, although sub frequencies aren’t as deep or sonorous as those of the best sounding headsets.

Meanwhile, Surround mode lives up to its name and imparts a greater sense of space, which I found helpful when trying to locate footsteps more precisely in Counter-Strike 2, for example. What’s more, this mode also retains the fuller sound of Music mode.

Game mode, however, is perhaps the weakest of the three modes, and only seems to take away fidelity and low-end, with no real benefit to balance this out.

No matter what connectivity mode you use, audio response is fast, and the audio quality is consistent. However, I seemed to detect a slight lag when using Bluetooth. Also, it’s a shame that in wired mode, the various EQ modes, the microphone, and the volume wheel all cease to function. It does seem to default to Music mode, though, which is something I welcomed.

The Storm G2 connected easily to the various platforms I tried it on via both Bluetooth and the 2.4GHz dongle, and is level with the best Nintendo Switch headsets in terms of setup with the console. Battery life is hard to discern, since there’s no indicator, although I can say that it at least lasted a whole day’s worth of testing.

(Image credit: Future) Should I buy the OXS Storm G2? Buy it if...

You want to save money
There aren’t too many wireless gaming headsets around at this price, and it punches above its weight in terms of performance.

You want multi-platform compatibility
Thanks to 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes, as well as a 3.5mm cable for wired play, the Storm G2 is compatible with various systems.

Don't buy it if...

You want the best comfort
The Storm G2 can get a little uncomfortable after long periods, especially for the bespectacled.

You want to tweak settings
The Storm G2 has no accompanying software, so the only adjustments you get are the three EQ profiles selectable via a button.

OXS Storm G2 review: Also consider

OXS Storm G2

Corsair HS55 Wireless

Epos H3

Price

$79 / £62 (about AU$123)

$119.99 / £119.99 / $229

$119 / £109 / AU$179

Weight

9.9oz / 282g

9.4oz / 266g

10.5oz / 298g

Compatibility

PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

PlayStation, PC, Mac

Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, mobile

Connection type

Wired (USB-A), Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth)

Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth)

2 x 3.5mm jack / 1 x 3.5mm jack (GSA 30 PC Cable/GSA 30 Console Cable)

Battery life

40 hours

24 hours

N/A

Features

Three EQ modes, detachable mic

Omnidirectional boom mic, Dolby Audio 7.1

Lift-to-mute mic, EPOS BrainAdapt Technology

Software

None

iCue

None

Corsair HS55 Wireless
The HS55 provides detailed audio, if a little underwhelming in the bass department, and is light and comfortable to wear. Furthermore, customizations are available courtesy of the iCue software, which remedies one of the main drawbacks of the Storm G2. It’s considerably more expensive than the Storm G2, but relative to other gaming headsets, it’s still well-priced. Read our full Corsair HS55 Wireless review

Epos H3
If you want to save even more cash and can settle for wired-only connectivity, the H3 is one of the best around. We found its sound and comfort levels to be excellent, while the microphone is crisp and clear, if a little too large for our liking. But considering how low this headset now goes for, that’s a small price to pay. Read our full Epos H3 review.

How I tested the OXS Storm G2

Tested for a full day
Used with various platforms
Plentiful gaming experience

I tested the Storm G2 for a day, during which time I used it for gaming, listening to music, and watching video content. I connected to multiple devices via its various connectivity modes.

I played Counter-Strike 2, which is ideal for testing surround sound qualities and response times. I also played Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Switch, which both offer different kinds of sonic experiences as they focus on different frequency ranges.

I have been gaming for over two decades, and during that time, I have experienced numerous headsets. I have also reviewed a number of them across a range of brands, varying in their price points, features, and form factors.

First reviewed: May 2025.
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We may have some key specs for the iPhone 17 Air – and it's even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge

TechRadar News - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 06:30

The iPhone 17 Air is tipped to be just 5.5 mm thick
A weight of 143 grams has also been rumored
The battery capacity is predicted to be 2,800 mAh

It's the year of the ultra-thin phone, and after the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this week, we now have some rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Air that Apple is expected to be unveiling in September.

According to well-known tipster Yeux1122 (via @Jukanlosreve), the iPhone 17 Air is going to be a mere 5.5 mm front to back – that beats the 5.8 mm thickness of the Galaxy S25 Edge by a narrow margin.

The other details revealed here are that it's going to come with a 2,800 mAh battery (compared to 3,900 mAh for the Galaxy S25 Edge) and weighs around 145 grams (compared to 163 grams for the Samsung model).

Considering the iPhone 16 comes with a 3,561 mAh battery packed inside, that raises some questions about just how long the iPhone 17 Air is going to last between charges – and whether you'll be able to make it through the day without plugging it in.

Battery capacities and cases

iPhone 17 Air rumor:5.5mm thickness145g weight2800mAh battery???However, there's a possibility that a high-density battery will be used despite the 2800mAh capacity. pic.twitter.com/G8r9QayG7oMay 17, 2025

Let's hope Apple's engineers are able to find a way to get as much juice as possible from this smaller battery and super-thin frame. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is usually reliable when it comes to Apple rumors, says the iPhone 17 Air battery life is going to be on a par with current iPhones.

We've also heard that Apple is going to introduce new high-density battery technology with this model, meaning more battery life from less capacity. Apparently the same tech is set for the upcoming foldable iPhone as well.

Also of note: one source says Apple is going to bring back its official iPhone battery case this year, in order to make up for battery shortcomings with the iPhone 17 Air. You might want to factor that into your budget if you're thinking of picking one up.

While nothing is confirmed yet, the iPhone 17 Air is widely expected to be replacing the iPhone 16 Plus in the current lineup. There has also been a lot of talk about a significant redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, so there's a lot to look forward to in September.

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