Kamis, 30 April 2020

OnePlus 8 Lite release date, price, leaks and everything we know so far - TechRadar

In the build-up to the OnePlus 8 launch we heard lots about a budget member of the series, but when the launch event happened only the ‘base’ device and the OnePlus 8 Pro showed up. So, what happened to the OnePlus 8 Lite?

The OnePlus 8 Lite, or OnePlus Z as some leaks suggest the phone could be called, would address the concern many people had with the OnePlus 8 series: due to big price hikes up from the OnePlus 7 series there’s no real ‘affordable’ entry in the range. 

Some people want a new OnePlus phone without paying the premium that the main OnePlus 8 series requires, and that’s why many are still excited about the prospect of the 8 Lite, or OnePlus Z.

In 2019 Oppo - owned by the same parent company as OnePlus - put out the Oppo Reno Z, an affordable version of the Oppo Reno, so there's precedent for a 'Z' phone to be an accessible alternative.

Putting out an affordable version of a flagship is no new trick either. The Google Pixel 3a series and iPhone SE (2020) shows people are always on the lookout for a premium experience without the price tag.

So when is this enigmatic OnePlus phone coming, and what will it look like? Well, there are various leaks surrounding the OnePlus 8 Lite (or OnePlus Z, in some cases), and we’ve compiled all the information below. We’ve also come up with a small wish-list on what we want to see.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? An affordable version of the OnePlus 8
  • When is it out? Some time in mid-2020
  • How much will it cost? Less than $699 / £599 / AU$1,100

OnePlus 8 Lite release date and price

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OnePlus 8

Since the OnePlus 8 Lite wasn’t unveiled at the OnePlus 8 launch in mid-April 2020, we’re not exactly sure when it will be along, though a rumor makes July 2020 the likeliest option. It’s possible that production issues resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic affected the phones’ availability, as has been the case for other 2020 smartphones.

Regarding price, that’s another big ‘question mark’ over the device, but due to the nature of the handset we’d expect it to be available for less than the $699 / £599 (around AU$1,100) of the OnePlus 8.

Since OnePlus used to be known for its affordable phones that could rival premium devices, it’s likely the company will aim for a low price tag. The OnePlus One cost $299 /  £219 (around AU$320) when it launched, could the OnePlus 8 Lite hit that rough mark?

OnePlus 8 Lite leaks and news

While the OnePlus 8 Lite, or OnePlus Z as some of these leaks refer to it as, certainly didn’t see the volume of leaks as the other two phones in its series, we do know a bit about the device.

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The leaked OnePlus 8 Lite render (Image credit: @OnLeaks / 91mobiles)

A OnePlus 8 Lite render gave us an idea of the phone, and it actually showed a phone that doesn’t look all that different from the main OnePlus 8 series, with a ‘punch-hole’ cut-out central to the top of the display, rear cameras in a bump to the left of the device, and seemingly no 3.5mm headphone jack.

We've also seen live hands-on pictures of the phone, that generally seem to back that render. The screen is flat, which is a change from the other OnePlus 8 devices, but the picture didn't show the back of the phone.

Just before the OnePlus 8 announcement a huge leak laid bare all three phones, including the Lite device. This leak said the phone will have a 6.4-inch screen, 48MP + 16MP + 12MP rear camera combination, 16MP front camera, 4,000mAh battery, and Mediatek 1000 chipset. 

It’s worth noting, however, that leak got the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro wrong in a few ways, so take the information with a huge pinch of salt.

A surprise tease of the phone on a talk show suggested it will have three rear cameras, though, so it seems this part of the leak could be correct.

OnePlus 8 Lite: what we want to see

Here we’ll compile everything we want to see in the OnePlus 8 Lite, or OnePlus Z, when it comes out.

OnePlus 8 Pro with its rear cameras

OnePlus 8 Pro with its rear cameras (Image credit: Future)

1. Triple camera combo

If a smartphone has a main, ultra-wide and telephoto lens, it gives you versatility to take photos in a range of different situations. However, most budget smartphones lack the telephoto camera instead favoring a macro or depth-sensing snapper, meaning they aren’t great for long-range pictures.

We’d like to see the OnePlus 8 Lite come with these three cameras, so the device is great for photography in a range of situations. It’s unlikely, since the base OnePlus 8 missed this combo, but we can dream.

OnePlus 8 had a 90Hz screen

OnePlus 8 had a 90Hz screen (Image credit: Future)

2. A 90Hz display

While new top-end and even mid-range smartphones are starting to pack displays with 90Hz or even 120Hz displays, affordable devices are rather late to this party, and it’d be no surprise if the OnePlus 8 Lite had a ‘standard’ 60Hz screen. 

However, as people who have used 90Hz or even 120Hz screens will attest, they can be great to use, as it makes scrolling content smoother whether that’s on social media or swiping between menus.

The OnePlus 8 had a 90Hz display so the Lite won’t beat that, but we’d love the affordable phone to match it, especially as currently almost all affordable phones have 60Hz displays.

OnePlus 8 Pro was a 5G phone

OnePlus 8 Pro was a 5G phone (Image credit: TechRadar)

3. 5G connectivity

Like with high-refresh-rate screens, there are no 5G phones on the market at time of writing that are truly ‘affordable’, as even the 5G phones with the lowest price tags are actually mid-ranged in price, and with only okay specs too.

For the plenty of people looking to get 5G connections without having to spend loads of money, a 5G OnePlus 8 Lite would be great - 5G contracts tend to be expensive enough as it is without the handset being pricey too. Until the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite later in 2020, OnePlus would have a monopoly on the affordable 5G phone market if the Lite had the connectivity.

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Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown - BBC News

Apple saw growth for the first three months of the year, as falling device sales in China were offset by demand for its streaming services due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Sales climbed to $58.3bn (£46.2bn), up from $58bn in the same period in 2019 and beating expectations of $54.5bn.

Apple boss Tim Cook said the firm saw a "record for streaming" and "phenomenal" growth in the online store.

He added that "China is headed in the right direction".

Despite the coronavirus lockdown hurting iPhone supply due to Chinese factories closing, and a drop in demand for devices in China - a major market for Apple - during February and March, Mr Cook told investors in an earnings call on Thursday: "I don't think I can remember a quarter where I've been prouder of Apple."

Apple said iPhone sales for the quarter fell 7.2% to $28.9bn, compared to $31bn in the previous year.

However, its wearables, home and accessories division - which produces the Apple Watch and AirPods - rose 22.5% to £6.3bn, while services - such as subscriptions to Apple Music and Apple TV - jumped 16.6% to $13.3bn like-for-like.

Although business in China has not fully rebounded, Apple said all of its stores in the country had reopened by mid-March and sales were improving.

Net income for the six months ending 28 March 2020 rose 6.2% to $33.5bn, up from $25.9bn in the same period in 2019.

Mr Cook said Apple was in a strong position and that its supply chain was "robust" and "back up and running at full-throttle at the end of March".

"While we can't say for certain how many chapters are in this book, we can be assured that the ending will be a good one," he told investors.

Apple said it would not be issuing forecasts for the following quarter, given the ongoing uncertainties of the lockdown, which has seen its sales move online or to curb-side pick-ups.

Research firm eMarketer's principal analyst Yoram Wurmser said Apple's performance was "pretty solid".

"Growth of 1% in this environment is impressive, particularly given some of the extent of Apple's exposure to the earlier lockdowns in Asia," said Mr Wurmser.

"The biggest bright spot for Apple was services, which grew 17% year-over-year. As people spent more time on their phones while locked away at home, they clearly were spending more money in the App Store and on some of the subscription services offered by Apple, including Apple Music and Arcade."

According to Sophie Lund-Yates, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the rise in demand for wearables and services is an encouraging one for Apple, given recent lacklustre iPhone sales growth.

"Despite plenty of talk around services, Apple is still very much a hardware business. And even before coronavirus, conditions weren't perfect," she said.

Ms Lund-Yates added that Apple's decision to price the new iPhone SE at half the cost of some of Apple's most recent models is a good way to convince customers to upgrade during the lockdown.

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Xbox Series X gameplay debut announced for next week with "global developers" - GamesRadar

Our first look at upcoming Xbox Series X games is set for next week.

The official Xbox Twitter account shared the news, revealing that a stream set for 8 am PDT / 11 am EDT / 4 pm BST on Thursday, May 7 will debut the first Xbox Series X gameplay. Microsoft says it will feature games from "global developer partners", which means we should expect appearances from projects beyond the Xbox Game Studios umbrella.

Microsoft has already shown us what the console and its controller look like, along with offering several deep dives into the tech powering the system (including Xbox Series X storage expansion cards that look like super high tech memory cards). Xbox boss Phil Spencer promised just last week that the next step - debuting actual games for Xbox Series X - would not be "too much of a wait."

A tweet from Aaron Greenberg, the general manager of Xbox Games Marketing, also seemed to imply another look at first party titles would be coming in the "summer".

It's anybody's guess which games Microsoft will feature in the gameplay debut. However, timing the announcement right after the debut of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which featured prominent Xbox branding, should not be ignored. We've already seen an early look at how Gears 5 will take advantage of Xbox Series X's improved performance, but looking at new games purpose-built for the console could provide an even more impressive sneak peek.

According to Microsoft, Xbox Series X is still planned to debut this year, despite the worldwide response to COVID-19 contributing to both manufacturing and logistical difficulties. We're still waiting on a proper release date for the console, though with proper game footage out in the wild as of next week, hopefully we won't need to wait too much longer.

If you need even more reason to get excited, check out why Phil Spencer thinks the jump to Xbox Series X will be as dramatic as going from 2D to 3D.

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ASSASSIN'S CREED VALHALLA Cinematic Trailer (2020) Ubisoft - JoBlo Movie Trailers

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  2. Assassin's Creed Valhalla reshapes the series' RPG storytelling by giving you a Viking settlement  Eurogamer.net
  3. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Official Trailer  IGN
  4. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla confirmed, full reveal coming April 30  GamesRadar+
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2020-04-30 15:03:31Z
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Microsoft to show Xbox Series X games via livestream next week - Eurogamer.net

Fabled story.

Microsoft will show off the first Xbox Series X games in an Inside Xbox livestream next Thursday, 7th May at 4pm UK time.

There's no official word on what exactly we'll be seeing, but Eurogamer understands a number of third-party games will be showcased.

Obviously, fans are also looking forward to see more of flagship title Halo: Infinite, only teased until now, but also some of the many projects Microsoft's array of games studios have been quietly building and keeping under wraps.

We also understand this is the first of a couple of Xbox Series X broadcasts from Microsoft laying out more information and footage on its next-gen console, due to launch "Holiday 2020".

UPDATE: Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has confirmed that next week will see Xbox's "partners" show next-gen games during the broadcast, and that internal studios have "big summer plans" - reinforcing the fact Microsoft has plenty of first-party projects under-wraps it will require an additional broadcast to showcase.

Join us next week, when we will be reporting live.

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Assassin's Creed VALHALLA - Official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - GameSpot

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  2. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla confirmed, full reveal coming April 30  GamesRadar+
  3. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Official Trailer  IGN
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla reshapes the series' RPG storytelling by giving you a Viking settlement - Eurogamer.net

Ubisoft knows what you think of Vikings: their reputation in history as bloodthirsty invaders, interested in Britain only to pillage its riches. And so, in today's reveal trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, this version of history is addressed head on.

You see Vikings and their families spending some quiet, quality time together back home in Norway, where Valhalla's saga begins, and that things weren't so (Alfred the) Great in Britain either - where the majority of Valhalla actually takes place.

Of course, this first trailer barely scratches the surface of the game - and indeed how its portrayal of Vikings, Saxons and various other groups living in Britain will actually look (though actual footage arrives very soon). Will good old King Alf really be a moustache-twirling pantomime villain? No, lead producer Julien Laferrière assures me, as we settle down to talk Valhalla in detail. Will all Vikings be good guys? No, again. But what seems certain is how Valhalla has been entirely shaped by this principle Vikings were not only invaders but settlers as well. They were ferocious warriors, yes, but also a group of people with a rich culture, living gods and huge mythology - all of which Valhalla will explore in detail. Central to all that will be a new village settlement hub - a home for main character Eivor and their comrades, a familiar starting point for adventures and a place you'll see your decisions play out.

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Loot and village.

It's another adjustment for a series well past its early transition into RPG territory (Origins) and already able to boast about real mastery of the genre (Odyssey), one which feels like it will fill some of the few remaining blanks in that latter game's formula. So, instead of embarking on a never-ending journey to defog all the map, Valhalla's narrative is being built around your settlement, and through it. "It's your own Viking village you'll see prosper and grow, and which your clan mates will live in," Laferrière tells me via video call. "It's at the centre of our quests and the centre of the decisions you make. We want players to see the consequences of their actions." Big story arcs will begin and end here, the impact of your decisions rippling through your growing community. You'll see the effects of alliances - such as weddings to forge relationships between clans - and the consequences of "harsh choices you have to face". It's also where you'll see some of the game's romances play out (if you choose to indulge in those).

"It really changed the shape of the game we were making," Laferrière says. "Instead of exploring one territory, then moving on to another and having no real opportunity or reason to return, the settlement changes the structure. So you'll go on an adventure and then be encouraged to come back to your settlement. It changes the way we're playing the game we're making - at least, that's the bet we're making." It's not an entirely new concept for the franchise, but it's been a long time since Assassin's Creed tried to give players a proper home (boats and trains aside, AC3's rather basic Homestead is the last good example). It's also a tried and tested idea for the genre. As Laferrière speaks, he describes the settlement as a place of importance in Valhalla reminiscent of Skyhold and the Normandy, which players returned to time and again. As you grow your village, new buildings will be available to customise and upgrade such as a barracks, blacksmith and tattoo parlour.

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Eivor the Bearded.

Yesterday's artwork strongly hinted at Valhalla's focus on Britain - something made clearer by today's trailer - and this is where Eivor's new home will be founded. But you can't have a Viking game without seeing Scandinavia, and Norway is the setting for the start of the game. "You have to understand where these people are coming from," Laferrière explains. "You'll feel the harshness of the lands, the political pressure there at the time. You'll feel all that and hopefully you'll understand why you have to move to England where most of the game takes place." Britain will then make up the bulk of the game's map, Laferrière adds, but "a few surprise areas" will also feature.

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Looking cross.

It's in Britain, of course, you'll eventually meet King Alfred, who the trailer paints as the villain of the piece, complete with some Templar-looking artefacts in the background. But Laferrière assures me that Alf will be more of a complex character when you meet him in-game. "He is shown in that [villainous] way in the trailer but over the course of the game you'll see there's a lot more nuance to him," I'm told. The game looks set to cover the Viking campaign against him (the one which led to him being on the run, burning cakes) and his eventual success at pushing the Norse back and unifying swathes of England. "Alfred the Great is a very important historical figure we want to treat right," Laferrière says. "And to do so it's all in the subtleties and nuances you'll find."

We haven't touched on Valhalla's main character Eivor in great detail, though partly this is due to Ubisoft avoiding plot spoilers and partly because, more than ever, I get the feeling we'll be crafting our own version of this hero as the story progresses. One thing the trailer doesn't tell you is that Eivor can be played as either male or female, and that your choice of gender is only part of the customisation you'll get. Beards, tattoos and war paint options will be available to pick from. Your gear will also be customisable, Laferrière says, as will your Viking longboat. (Oh, and you get a Viking longboat.) You can dual wield weapons, and shields make a return after people complained they were left out of Odyssey. Why does the trailer focus on the male version of Eivor only, I asked? The answer, as was the case with Odyssey's Kassandra and Alexios, is that the marketing will "showcase both at different points".

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That's so raven.

The other character in the trailer is the mysterious hooded figure which Eivor seems to associate with Norse god Odin - hanging around with a raven, the animal he is commonly linked with. Odyssey let players meet characters and creatures of Greek legend - and it seems like Valhalla will continue in this fold. "We're obviously using the mythology," Laferrière says. "We have found a cool way of integrating that with our lore which for today goes into major spoiler territory. But what I'll say is their gods were part of their daily life. They were believed to be roaming the earth, involved in fights - that was part of the Viking spirituality. And that's how we treat it in the game, which is true to beliefs and practices at the time."

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Naval gazing.

As for the raven, as many players have guessed, it will be your animal companion in Valhalla, just as eagles were in previous games. "We have a bunch of new abilities for the raven," Laferrière teases. "We used it as a reason to re-explore the way players can explore the world so it is less reliant on UI. If you notice a distraction somewhere it's probably because there's some content there." And if you thought having a home might mean less exploring the unknown this time around, it sounds like there will still be plenty of that too. "We want to make a world that rewards players for their curiosity. It links in with Vikings being great explorers - so the world is meant to be meaningful."

Once again, you'll be exploring both on land and on water, though it sounds like the naval battles of the past have been dialled back somewhat. There's no sitting and firing cannons at other boats - Vikings just didn't do that. Instead, your longships act as your fastest means of travel through the English countryside, along waterways which were the main roads of the era. Boats are also your fastest method of escape after launching an assault on a waterside fort. "Any military location you encounter on the rivers of England is fully raidable," Laferrière explains. "We want you to be playing the ultimate Viking fantasy, so you'll get to have your Viking buddies going with you on a longship. Sometimes you'll get resources to take back and upgrade your settlement, or maybe additional firepower to help take down higher level bandits in the region."

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Blade's back.

This mention of having friends along for the ride makes me wonder if there was any truth to rumours Valhalla might dabble with co-op play (which has not returned after a shaky effort in 2014's Unity). Ubisoft has confirmed to me this isn't the case - although some kind of interactivity seems to be on the cards. "Valhalla is a single player game," a Ubisoft spokesperson clarified, "with many online components, encouraging players to share their progress and creativity". One thing Ubisoft is willing to pin down for long-time fans is a continuation of the franchise's overall arc for those engaged in that - meaning more backstory on the First Civilisation, and a third outing for present day character Layla (whose story suddenly got interesting in Odyssey's final expansion). "We've found a way to blend the present day into a new type of experience for players," Laferrière concludes. "And present day is playable - I can confirm that."

For more than two and a half years, Valhalla has been in development by the Assassin's Creed Origins team at Ubisoft Montreal. Led by Ashraf Ismail, creative director of series standouts like Origins and Black Flag, it has also had the support of an eye-popping 14 other studios worldwide. It's a monumental project, designed from scratch to debut on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later this year (along with versions for PS4, Xbox One and Stadia). And it looks ready, again, to redefine what Assassin's Creed can be.

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Intel announces specs and features of 10th-gen Comet Lake desktop CPUs - Eurogamer.net

Intel announces specs and features of 10th-gen Comet Lake desktop CPUs • Eurogamer.net

From the cheap Core i3-10100 to the flagship Core i9-10900K.

Intel officially announced its 10th-generation Core desktop processors today, from the $122 Core i3 10100 all the way up to the $488 Core i9 10900K. Like its Comet Lake H mobile processors, announced in early April, the big focus here is on single-core performance through frequency gains - with several models pushing past 5GHz and the flagship model hitting 5.3GHz - but there are also higher core and thread counts for many models. Intel also detailed some nice feature additions for enthusiasts and overclockers which look promising - but will it be enough to reverse the trend towards AMD Ryzen for gamers and content creators? Here's what you need to know about Comet Lake on desktop.

First, let's take a look at the full Comet Lake Core lineup. We're seeing faster frequencies more or less across the board compared to the Coffee Lake refresh of 2019, but there are also some interesting design changes to note.

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Core i9 processors now have ten hyper-threaded cores, up from eight last gen, while Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 keep their ninth-gen core counts (four, six and eight, respectively) but gain hyper-threading. Finally, the tray prices here are exactly the same as last-gen, which hopefully will translate into similar prices at retail despite the current human malware situation.

Processor Cores/Threads Base Clock Single/All Core Turbo TDP Cost
Core i9-10900K* 10/20 3.7GHz 5.3GHz/4.9GHz 125W $488
Core i9-10900*† 10/20 2.8GHz 5.2GHz/4.6GHz 65W $439
Core i7-10700K* 8/16 3.8GHz 5.1GHz/4.7GHz 125W $374
Core i7-10700*† 8/16 2.9GHz 4.8GHz/4.6GHz 65W $323
Core i5-10600K* 6/12 4.1GHz 4.8GHz/4.5GHz 125W $262
Core i5-10600† 6/12 3.3GHz 4.8GHz/4.4GHz 65W $213
Core i5-10500† 6/12 3.1GHz 4.5GHz/4.2GHz 65W $192
Core i5-10400*† 6/12 2.9GHz 4.3GHz/4.0GHz 65W $182
Core i3-10320 4/8 3.8GHz 4.6GHz/4.4GHz 65W $154
Core i3-10300† 4/8 3.7GHz 4.4GHz/4.2GHz 65W $143
Core i3-10100† 4/8 3.6GHz 4.3GHz/4.1GHz 65W $122

To keep this chart to a manageable size, note that there are asterisks(*) to denote processors which have a corresponding 'F' version, which comes without integrated graphics but costs slightly less - eg the 10900KF. We have also used daggers (†) to indicate processors with corresponding 'T' versions, which operate at a highly reduced 35W TDP and lower clockspeeds, intended for use in all-in-one or other small form factor desktops - e.g. the 10900T. As usual, the 'K' suffix denotes an unlocked (and therefore overclockable) processor.

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There are several technologies contributing to maximum turbo values here. Core i7 and i9 models are equipped with "Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0", which identifies the two fastest cores in your particular processor, runs them at higher frequencies (but not higher voltages) and prioritises them in lightly-threaded workloads. This tool arrived on Core X-series chips last autumn, but this is the first time it's been on consumer-grade processors. Meanwhile, Core i9 models also get "Thermal Velocity Boost" or TVB, which opportunistically increases processor frequency if thermal and power constraints allow. That suggests you may need a beefy cooling solution, such as a dual-fan air cooler or a 240mm or larger AIO, to consistently hit the quoted single-core and all-core frequencies on the Core i9 models.

While increases to core count, thread count and frequency should result in a higher thermal load, Intel has also made some changes to its soldered thermal interface material (STIM) which could push things in the other direction. The company is now producing thinner silicon dies, while using thicker integrated heat spreaders (IHS) with a higher copper content to ensure the entire package remains the same size. The differences we're talking about here are a matter of microns, but trading even a small amount of thermally resistive silicon for thermally conductive copper should result in better heat transfer and therefore an increase in sustained performance.

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So the big question is this: will all these changes make a big difference to performance? Intel's press materials suggest frame-rate improvements between 10 per cent (the ever-popular PUBG) and 33 per cent (the early access title Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord) going from the Core i9-9900K to the Core i9-10900K. We might see even bigger performance gains in the Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 chips which also get the advantage of hyper-threading. Of course, it won't be until we can test these chips ourselves that we can know for sure.

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As well as increasing out-of-the-box performance, Intel has spent a lot of time working on overclocking for their next-gen chips. There are a number of new and expanded features arriving with Comet Lake, but the standout addition here is the ability to enable or disable hyper-threading (HT) on a per-core basis. HT is useful because it allows processors to run heavily-threaded applications faster, but having HT enabled often reduces performance in lightly-threaded tasks and increases heat generation. Therefore, if you know a particular game or application only makes use of a certain number of threads, you can tune your system to offer exactly that number. For example, if you had a game that used up to six threads, and you were on a four-core, eight-thread processor, you could disable hyper-threading on two cores to maximise your performance. With a greater number of cores and threads available in modern CPUs, being able to adapt thread count to a given task could result in some solid performance improvements.

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There are other new tweaking possibilities in Intel's overhauled Extreme Tuning Utility app. For example, PEG/DMI overclocking is available, which could be used to overclock a chip's integrated graphics, and there are more fine-grained controls for the voltage/frequency curve, unlocking the ability to better tune your system for power usage or performance. As well as new features, the app also looks better and provides real-time telemetry logging, which again will be useful for overclocking enthusiasts.

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New Intel processors often require new chipsets, and that's the case again here. The new CPUs will require a new socket, LGA1200, and there will be several Intel 400-series chipsets - with the first available platform to be the high-end Z490, followed by the successively cheaper H470, B460 and H410.

The 400-series chipsets support up to DDR4-2933MHz memory as standard (with many boards exceeding this), and many will also feature a 2.5-gigabit I225 ethernet controller and integrated Wi-Fi 6 Gig+. Note that PCIe 4.0 support isn't mentioned at all, so presumably this feature will remain exclusive to AMD's recent platforms for the immediate future. Final pricing hasn't yet been announced, but expect the first Z490 boards - like the Asus Maximus 12 Extreme shown below - to be premium propositions.

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So there we have it - a whole new generation of Intel processors, again produced using that familiar 14nm++ process but offering higher core counts, higher thread counts and faster frequencies - not to mention a nice spread of automatic turbo boosting and manual overclocking features and a whole new chipset family.

It's clear to see the effect that the runaway success of AMD's Ryzen processors has had, and it'll be fascinating to see whether Intel will be able to make up any ground against Team Red in content creation workloads and hold onto its advantage in gaming. We look forward to testing these processors ourselves to let you know exactly how they perform.

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Contact tracing has been credited with helping to lift restrictions in other countries, when combined with other measures.

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In the coronavirus pandemic, it means tracking down anyone sufferers have been in prolonged contact with, to potentially ask them to self-isolate.

This is often done through phone calls to the friends and family of coronavirus sufferers, complemented by an automated location-tracking mobile app.

Contact tracing is already being used extensively by various countries hit by coronavirus, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany.

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South Korea never went into lockdown thanks to an early strategy of extensive tracing, combined with mass testing.

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The government is deploying 18,000 people to trace the contacts of those infected, and the wider public will be asked to get involved too.

So how does contact tracing work, do you have to take part - and what happens to your data?

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This is often done through phone calls to the friends and family of coronavirus sufferers, complemented by an automated location-tracking mobile app.

Contact tracing is already being used extensively by various countries hit by coronavirus, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany.

The UK is planning to roll out its contact tracing app and phone team by the middle of May, in the hope that weeks of social distancing will have made new outbreaks easier to track.

Media playback is unsupported on your device

What will contact tracing look like in the UK?

The 18,000-strong team will feature about 3,000 civil servants and health workers, and 15,000 call handlers. They will ask coronavirus patients about their recent movements, and then contact anyone with whom they have had extended contact.

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Using Bluetooth, the free app tracks when its users come into contact with each other, automating the laborious contact tracing process. If a user develops coronavirus symptoms, it is up to them to let the app inform the NHS.

Their disclosure may trigger an anonymous alert to users with whom they recently had significant contact, again potentially asking those people to go into quarantine or be tested.

For those without smartphones, an alternative could be a Bluetooth-enabled wristband, like those being used in other countries to detect lockdown breaches.

Will they help end lockdown?

Contact tracing has been credited with helping to lift restrictions in other countries, when combined with other measures.

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The nation not only asked citizens to recall their movements, it used credit card transactions, CCTV footage and mobile phone tracking to piece together where they had been. After a daily peak of 900 cases, it is now diagnosing just a handful of new daily cases.

If adopted widely enough, contact tracing might help ease UK restrictions, although it is unlikely citizens will be tracked to that extent.

The UK government first attempted contact tracing early on in the outbreak, before there were too many cases for it to be effective.

However, less movement under lockdown means new outbreaks should now be easier to track.

Phone tracing can be very labour intensive and time consuming, with tracers in Ireland reporting making about 40 phone calls per infected person.

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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla confirmed, full reveal coming April 30 - GamesRadar+

The Assassin's Creed: Valhalla teaser stream which aired basically all day today concluded with another teaser for tomorrow, and it looks like this is the big one. Ubisoft will hold a full-fat reveal event for the upcoming game on Thursday, April 30 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BT / 5pm CET.

Today's stream was essentially a timelapse for a piece of art (made by reputable illustrator BossLogic) illustrating the game's themes, and while it was extremely long and threadbare, it did confirm and highlight a few key things. Most importantly, we got a name for the thing. And as the rumor mill has suggested for what feels like years now, the next Assassin's Creed game is indeed about Vikings. The art shown on the stream features Viking ships, axes, and most importantly, beards, so put on your hardest helmet and prepare to plunder. 

Speaking of Viking ships: the prominence of the vessels on the left side of the art could suggest that this Viking Assassin's Creed will revisit the sailing gameplay which really got its start in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. Assassin's Creed never totally abandoned sailing, but it hasn't gone full sea-legs since Black Flag. Vikings are synonymous with sailing and seaside raids - just ask the destroyed castle in the stream art - so this would be the perfect opportunity for the series to return to the deep sea with a focus on naval combat. 

One final factoid surfaced near the end of the stream with the arrival of a raven, which also seems to be the basis for the crest of whatever clan of Vikings our protagonist belongs to. That's pretty much all we know at this point, though, and some of that is speculation anyway. We'll have to wait until tomorrow before coming to any hard conclusions about the next Assassin's Creed, but it's still exciting to know another entry is on the way. Perhaps a Viking theme will produce a worthy follow-up to Odyssey's Grecian escapades. 

We've also kept our ear to the ground to about any info we could find on this year's entry, so here's everything about Assassin's Creed 2020

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