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What Is the Difference Between Tree Removal and Tree Trimming?

What Is the Difference Between Tree Removal and Tree Trimming?

Many think tree trimming and removal are similar processes, but these are different. Tree removal is about removing a tree from the root. An Oklahoma City tree removal service will cut the tree and grind the stump during removal. In brief, removal is a complete removal, including the stump. However, pruning will shape and prune a tree and remove unwanted branches.  When planning to prune, you can hire a service experienced in tree trimming in Oklahoma City OK. They will have specific tools and expertise for tree trimming. We will cover both of these processes in the following. Keep reading and find a suitable service for your landscape.

Tree Removal 

The tree removal process will remove a tree from its roots, and you can consider this step for dying and dead trees. Tree removal is also worth considering when a tree causes safety hazards. The professional will remove the entire tree, including branches, roots, and stump. Tree removal is more expensive than tree trimming. It will take more time and require specific tools to do the job safely.

Tree Trimming

You can consider tree trimming to remove unwanted branches from any tree and make it appealing. You can plan for this step for aesthetic and safety reasons. It is ideal for removing excess and dead branches and leaves. A tree-trimming OKC service can do this job effortlessly.  Tree trimming is less expensive and invasive than removal.

What Are the Differences? 

Tree trimming means cutting branches that cover sidewalks, roofs, driveways, and similar areas. You can hire a trimming service to trim damaged or diseased branches. However, tree removal is more than cutting or pruning a tree. It is a process of removing a tree to get enough space in the landscape and increase the resale value of a property. After taking out a tree, you can plant a new tree in that area. However, trimming will remove some branches, not the tree.

Both trimming and removal processes have some benefits. People consider tree removal when the tree is dead. They remove the tree to get more space and eliminate all the debris from the landscape. A dead or dying tree can impact the look of your exterior. You can remove it and plant new trees. Also,  you can expect more profits when reselling your property.

When it comes to trimming, people mostly do it for aesthetic reasons. Trimming will keep your family and vehicles safe from the branches. Also, it will keep your driveways and sidewalks clear. 

How to Find a Reliable Service 

You will find many tree removal and tree trimming services in your locality. A bit of research can come to your rescue. You can start asking your family, neighbors, and friends and search online. Since the options are many, you will need more research to get a reliable service. Visit their websites, check the reviews, and inquire about the tools and safety measures. Always choose a skilled and experienced service even if the cost is more. Tree removal is a complex and risky process, and you can only ensure safety by hiring a well-trained and reputed service.

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Opinion: Android’s customizations could lead to its downfall

Opinion: Android’s customizations could lead to its downfall

The discussion around choosing a mobile operating system has gotten a bit stale lately- you either get an iPhone or one of the many Android based phones. But that wasn’t the case a few years back when you a lot more choice with operating systems on a phone such as Symbian, BlackBerryOS, WebOS and Windows Mobile, all competing against each other. In fact, a lot of what we find on Android or iOS today took its roots from the golden days of mobile operating system wars. Though Apple and Google continue to refine their respective OSes, we don’t see many giant leaps- possibly due to the nature of how duopolies work. But I can see a scenario playing out where consumers have at least two more options available to them other than iOS and Android.The first contender is Huawei with its open-source HarmonyOS which is being forced into development due to the trade wars between the US and China. Not being able to offer Google services is an existential threat to Huawei’s mobile phone business outside China and the company has realized that it needs to own as much of its stack as it can. But what can make Huawei succeed where others such as Firefox, Samsung and Ubuntu have failed?

It’s mainly a number game. According to IDC’s 2019 first quarter report, Huawei shipped over 59 million units globally which gives it an impressive 18.9% market share of the smartphone market. Now imagine if the Chinese Government steps in and “asks” other Chinese phone manufacturers such as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi to adopt the open-source HarmonyOS? Between these companies, IDC estimates a market share of over 42% and that could lead to a devastating blow for Google and the Android ecosystem as we know it.Huawei as well as Xiaomi and Oppo already have their custom UIs developed on top of Android. It’s the layer their consumers see and recognize a phone by and with a little work, each of these companies can port their user-interface to HarmonyOS. Their consumers will continue to see a UI that is familiar to them and as long as the apps that matter to them exist on HarmonyOS, they’re unlikely to care about the underlying operating system. In many ways, this is the reason why people chose a “Samsung” or “Huawei” phone and not necessarily an “Android” phone.What’s left is convincing developers to create apps for this new platform, but with a 42% global market share (assuming Vivo, Xiaomi, Oppo and co. agree to using Harmony OS) and a few billion dollars in funding it should make things easier for Huawei. Sure, it is an area where giants like Microsoft or BlackBerry failed but their market share of targeted phones never touched double-digits.

The second player that could also chip away Android’s market share is Microsoft. Yes, Microsoft has already failed twice with mobile operating systems, but with the introduction of its new dual screen devices- the Surface Neo and Surface Duo, there’s a plan for Microsoft to make a come back.Let’s start with Surface Neo and Windows 10X. From a hardware perspective, there are components currently available that are fast enough to easily run the full version of Windows 10 on Surface Neo so why does Microsoft feel the need to release yet another version of Windows 10? Remember Windows 10 S that was released just a couple of year back?It’s because Microsoft wants to start over by eliminating all the bloat that legacy Windows carries with itself but at the same time retain the ability to run modern apps. Windows 10X will do just that and is expected to only come as bundled on devices. You won’t be able to download and instal it as you do with the regular Windows 10. That’s how mobile operating systems are currently distributed and thus, Windows 10X also seems like a very good fit for a phone form factor such as Surface Duo.But Microsoft chose to release the phone-sized Surface Duo with Android. And the very valid reason Panos Panay, chief product officer at Microsoft gave for that was that apps exist on Android. Microsoft has already failed twice as a mobile OS platform and it probably doesn’t want to directly enter this space. And that’s smart which is why Neo exists. If Microsoft can establish a good eco-system on the more “laptop-like” Surface Neo then it will create a future version of Surface Duo pre-installed with Windows 10X. Microsoft has tried this with metro apps and limited success but the proposition this time is the sexy new form factor with dual screens. What’s really smart about Microsoft’s approach is to keep the UI consistent across both the Windows 10X based Surface Neo and the Android based Surface Duo. This will make “upgrading” users from Android to Windows 10X on the Surface Duo a much easier transition- much like what Huawei could do with HarmonyOS. And in case Microsoft fails to make a dent with Windows 10X, it could potentially switch a future version of Surface Neo to Android.It’s interesting how both Huawei and Microsoft could leverage the customization of Android to their advantages- and possibly as stepping stones to lure customers into their own platforms. What is considered as one of Android’s greatest strength could very well be the reason for its downfall.

New on Netflix this week: Dolemite Is My Name, Daybreak: Season 1, BoJack Horseman: Season 6 + more

New on Netflix this week: Dolemite Is My Name, Daybreak: Season 1, BoJack Horseman: Season 6 + more

With so many TV shows and movies arriving on Netflix in Australia each week, it can be hard to keep track of the service’s many new additions as they arrive.To help you find what’s really new, we’ll be publishing weekly updates that succinctly list all the new shows and films arriving on Netflix Australia, while also highlighting the week’s biggest and most important releases, offering brief rundowns of the best shows and movies for this week.So without further ado, here’s what’s new on Netflix for the week of October 21 to October 27, 2019. As you can see, there’s a wealth of great content this week, from anticipated Netflix Original movies to beloved TV shows.For a complete list of everything that’s coming to the service for the whole month, check out our guide to what’s new on Netflix Australia in October 2019.
The best VPN for Netflix 2019This week’s highlights
Dolemite Is My Name (25/10/2019)
Described as Eddie Murphy’s best movie in years, Dolemite Is My Name sees the funnyman play Rudy Ray Moore, the real-life legend that created Dolemite, a blaxploitation hero that would go on to become a cinematic phenomenon. While the films he created were hilariously inept, they were filled with an endearing spirit that helped them transcend their status as bad movies and become something truly special. Watch if you love films like Ed Wood and The Disaster Artist. 

BoJack Horseman: Season 6 (25/10/2019)
In the first half of its sixth and (sadly) final season (second half to arrive on January 31, 2020), BoJack Horseman will hopefully offer a poignant send-off to the greatest animated horse/actor of all time. With BoJack back in rehab for the new season, we certainly hope things are getting better for the former Horsin’ Around star. Oh, and we imagine Diane, Mr. Peanutbutter, Todd and Princess Caroline will also get some much-needed closure. 

Daybreak: Season 1 (24/10/2019)
Set in a post-apocalyptic California that’s plagued by zombies and roving Mad Max-style gangs, the darkly-funny Daybreak sees a Ferris Bueller-esque teenager try to survive in his new situation while also searching for his lost love. Speaking of Mr. Bueller, the original Ferris actor Matthew Broderick also stars in Daybreak as a high school principal. With its comedic bent and zombie action, expect Daybreak to appeal to fans of the Zombieland movies.

Everything else that’s coming to Netflix this week
ORIGINAL SERIESBrotherhood (25/10/2019)Nailed It! France (C’est du gâteau!) (25/10/2019)Nailed It! Spain (Niquelao!) (25/10/2019)Prank Encounters (25/10/2019)Brigada Costa del Sol (25/10/2019)The Kominsky Method: Season 2 (25/10/2019)Flavorful Origins: Yunnan Cuisine (30/10/2019)Nowhere Man (31/10/2019)My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan (Coming Soon)NETFLIX FILMRattlesnake (25/10/2019)ORIGINAL COMEDYGrego Rossello: Disculpe las molestias (24/10/2019)ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (23/10/2019)Dancing with the Birds (23/10/2019)It Takes a Lunatic (25/10/2019)KIDS & FAMILYGreenhouse Academy: Season 3 (25/10/2019)OTHER HIGHLIGHTSSurviving R. Kelly: Season 1 (22/10/2019)Burnt (24/10/2019)The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature  (28/10/2019)
What’s about the rest of the month?
Of course, the list above is comprised solely of the shows and movies that are coming to Netflix next week. For a complete list of everything that’s coming to service throughout the entire month of October, click here. 
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Etisalat Group’s third-quarter net profit remains steady at AED 2.3b

Etisalat Group’s third-quarter net profit remains steady at AED 2.3b

Etisalat Group’s third-quarter net profit after royalty remained steady at AED 2.3b when compared to a year ago despite tough market conditions.The Abu Dhabi-listed telecom operator’s group revenue fell 1.51% to AED 13b when compared to AED 13.2b a year ago.The pre-paid mobile market is under pressure for the last few quarters due to weak consumer confidence and telecom operators have been focusing on post-paid mobile market to increase the average revenue per user and keep their revenues and profits from decreasing.According to research firm International Data Corporation, telecom services are feeling the impact of weak consumer confidence and a slowdown in mobile data services.Even in 2020, the spending in the telecom sector is expected to grow the slowest at 1.01%.Sukhdev Singh, executive director at research and consulting services provider Kantar, told TechRadar Middle East, that most businesses in the UAE are facing headwinds for the last two to three years, impacting the overall economy in many ways, including the usage of telecom services.However, he said that Etisalat has managed to broadly retain its bottom-line despite shrinking revenues. “As we get closer to the Expo 2020, which kicks off in the fourth quarter of 2020, economic activities are expected to pick up and help telcos ahead of other sectors,” he said.

Nine-month profit up 2.1%
However, the operator’s nine-month profit amounted to AED 6.7b, an increase of 2.1% compared to the same period last year while its revenues reached AED 38.8b, a decrease of 1.52% to AED 39.4b.In the UAE, the subscriber base reached to 12.4 million subscribers, while the group’s aggregate subscribers reached 148 million subscribers representing a year on year increase of 5%.Consolidated EBITDA totalled AED 6.8b, representing an increase of 3% year over year and resulting in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), a measure of a company’s operating performance, a margin of 52%.Etisalat, which operates in 16 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is investing more than AED 4b in rolling out 5G network base stations this year in a bid to stay ahead of its Middle East peers.The operator has installed 700 base stations in the UAE out of the 1,000 base stations planned to cover 30% of the populated areas with 5G this year.
5G era opens new opportunities
Saleh Abdullah Al Abdooli, CEO of Etisalat Group, said that the 5G era has opened a world of opportunities to enable the deployment of innovative solutions and services across different sectors which will accelerate digital growth, drive efficiencies and enrich the overall customer experience.“With continuous collaboration with our partners in the public and private domains, we are well geared to deliver 5G innovative solutions that will alter and reshape our society and industry on a large scale,” he said.Even though local telcos are taking a lead in offering 5G networks, Singh said that the 5G pickup is not likely to break the ceiling anytime soon, given the limited handsets in the affordable range. “Furthermore, the excellent 4G network in the UAE leaves a little need to have anything faster except for its novelty factor. IoT and M2M adoption are likely to help the 5G adoption more than the consumer demand in the initial phase,” he said. 
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: what we’d like to see in the flagship sports DSLR

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: what we’d like to see in the flagship sports DSLR

Back in 2011, with a launch price of $6,799, the original Canon EOS 1D X  was focused directly at the professional sports photographer. This full-frame DSLR housed an 18.1MP sensor, dual Digic 5+ processors, a 61-point autofocus (AF) system and a decent 14fps burst speed. At that time, it was a pretty impressive snapper, although five years later the EOS 1D X Mark II outdid the older camera’s performance, thanks to a pair of Digic 6+ engines working alongside a 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor. Fast forward to 2019 and the rumors of a third-generation Canon sports DSLR have been heating up. And it makes sense for Canon to announce a brand-new sports DSLR with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics fast approaching.The EOS 1D X Mark III, if it is going to see the light of day, will not be the only new pro-level camera for sports photographers next year. The third-gen Canon 1D X will likely give the Nikon D6 stiff competition if the rumored specs are to be believed.
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When the original EOS 1D X launched in 2011, it was an expensive camera, even for the professionals. Thankfully the EOS 1D X Mark II came with a slightly lower price tag of $5,999 / AU$7,999 and it’s possible to get the camera body for less than that now.That just goes to show that the EOS 1D X Mark III is not going to be cheap. We’re expecting it to come in at about the same price as its immediate predecessor, if not more. As for when you can expect it, there have been reports from way back in March that the Mark III was being field tested but no launch date was mentioned. Later it was predicted that the refreshed 1D X could arrive in 2020, although a more recent rumor indicates a more precise February 2020 announcement. That does seem quite plausible as it matches the release date of the EOS 1D X Mark II, which was announced on February 1, 2016, just months before the Olympics in that year.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: design
The EOS 1D X line has a very chunky design. The big brute that is the Mark II has a magnesium alloy build and weather sealing that it brought over from the original 1D X, but it did debut a double grip on the body – both vertical and horizontal.The vertical grip on the Mark II has its own set of control buttons, making it easy to shoot in portrait orientation. The second generation model, despite its size, was easy to handle, thanks to some minor design tweaks, and we fully expect the same design ideas to be carried over to the Mark III.Considering that Canon didn’t make any significant changes to the body of the newly released EOS 90D (the only other DSLR to arrive in recent times), we think it will be very easy to switch over from the older camera to the new one when it arrives.Canon Rumors adds that the rear LCD display will be similar to the one on the EOS R, meaning it could be a 3-15-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, but very little else is known about the design aspects of the 1D X Mark III.
Top plate on the 1D X Mark IICanon EOS 1D X Mark III: sensor and processor
The Mark II upped the pixel count from the first generation camera from 18.1MP to 20.2MP. You’d be forgiven for thinking that’s a rather low sensor resolution for a camera of its caliber, but the 1D X line was built for speed and low-light shooting.Having fewer pixels on a sensor means each photoreceptor is larger and, therefore, able to capture more light. That, in turn, results in less noisy results as the image signal requires less amplification as compared to a higher resolution sensor of the same size.That said, we’re expecting Canon to raise the resolution just a touch, and the latest report from Canon Rumors supports that prediction, with the rumors site claiming the 1D X Mark III will boast a 28.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor.Keeping the tradition of dual processors alive, the Mark III is said to debut a brand-new imaging engine, with dual Digic 9 processors under the hood. If this rumor is true, it will be the first time a 1D X camera has debuted a new processor, and it will be the power of the two Digic 9 engines that will push the speed and performance of the Mark III above and beyond what the previous model can currently achieve. 
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
An anonymous source has told Canon Rumors that the EOS 1D X Mark III will feature IBIS, which could be true as Canon has patented IBIS modules for both DSLRs and full-frame mirrorless cameras.So far, IBIS has been a feature of mirrorless cameras, although Canon has traditionally shied away from it for all its snappers, DSLR and mirrorless alike. If the addition of IBIS is true, then shooting handheld, particularly in low light, will be a breeze and will likely please many users.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: continuous shooting / burst speed
Where the original 1D X and the Mark II version topped out at 14fps when shooting continuously, the Mark III model will reportedly shoot at a maximum of 30 frames each second. If that’s true, the Canon DSLR will beat even Sony’s new Alpha A9 II which has a burst speed of 20fps.While it does seem like a ridiculously high number, this burst of speed could be possible if Canon does debut a new imaging engine in the Mark III. However, to save images being shot continuously as these speeds will require a camera with a high buffer depth. Currently, the 1D X Mark II is able to record an unlimited number of JPEGs and up to 170 RAW files. 
The current EOS 1D X Mark IICanon EOS 1D X Mark III: autofocus
We’ve got no idea if Canon will improve on the 61-point AF system currently in use in the Mark II model for the newer snapper, but Canon Rumors is reporting that it will remain the same albeit with the points spread over a “slightly” larger area. While we’re hoping that Canon increases the number of selectable AF points for the Mark III, enough that it covers most of the frame, we had absolutely no complaints when it came to the previous model. The EOS 1D X Mark II performs brilliantly when tracking moving subjects, even in low light. 
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: video specs
With dual Digic 9 processors under the hood, the EOS 1D X Mark III should easily be able to handle 4K video at 60fps. In fact, the Mark II does just that with an older processor under the hood, and captures 1080p footage at up to 120fps.However, Canon Rumors has heard reports of the prototype Mark III capturing uncropped 6K video, and that could make its way to the final product. If true, that would put it ahead of the recently announced Canon EOS C500 Mark II cine camera, which offers 5.9K video output, and we’re not entirely convinced that would happen as Canon wouldn’t want its flagship sports camera competing with its cinema-centric full-frame shooter.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III: card slots and connectivity
The EOS 1D X II has one CFast memory card slot and one regular CompactFlash slot. We’re definitely not expecting to see the CompactFlash card slot brought over to the Mark III as it’s a pretty old format now, but we’re quite sure Canon will offer dual CFExpress card slots in the new camera. This will definitely be needed if the rumors of the forthcoming camera’s speed are true.And with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now available on most modern cameras, it would be a surprise if Canon omits either. We fully expect both connectivity options to show up here, and sincerely hoping there’s a USB Type-C port for file transfer.
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Japan vs South Africa live stream: how to watch today’s Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-final from anywhere

Japan vs South Africa live stream: how to watch today’s Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-final from anywhere

Japan have reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history off the back of four wins and some superb performances. Today’s game provides another test of their underdog status, but they can draw strength from their famous 32-34 win over South Africa in the 2015 RWC. You can watch the action as it happens with our Japan vs South Africa live stream guide.South Africa come into today’s match as the highest scoring team of the 2019 Rugby World Cup having thrashed Canada in their final Pool match, but today’s game provides much sterner opposition. 
Japan’s path to the knockout stages has been full of battling performances, and one wonders how much their resilient defending in the closing stages of their crucial last match agains Scotland will have taken out of them. Easily one of the best teams to watch in the tournament so far, if the hosts can get beyond their fatigue and harness their noise home support, they could well pull off another shock.While confidence will up among the ranks of the Springboks, the team has a number of major injury doubts with scrum-half Herschel Jantjies, Cheslin Kolbe and Francois Louw all doubtful, with coach Rassie Erasmus placing Ruan Pienaar on standby.You can watch all the action from pretty much anywhere on Earth by following our Rugby World Cup Japan vs South Africa live stream guide below.
Discover how to live stream every single Rugby World Cup game and for free
How to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup from outside your country
If you’re abroad this weekend and try to watch your domestic Rugby World Cup coverage, you’ll be metaphorically rucked off the ball due to geo-blocking. That stops you watching your home feed online wile in a foreign country.That’s where the use of a VPN comes in, as it helps you tune into those fixtures no matter where you are in the world without resorting to some dodgy feed on Reddit. And best of all, it’s really easy to do (or read on for details on how to stream coverage from South Africa, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the USA).

Live stream the Springboks match in South Africa

How to stream Japan vs South Africa live in the UK 

How to watch a live of Japan vs South Africa in Australia

How to watch Japan vs South Africa live in New Zealand

How to live stream Japan vs South Africa in the US
Hulu with Live TV $40 per month – Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.FuboTV $35 for the first month – FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network but does not come with ESPN.DirecTV Now $50 per month – DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and for $5 extra you can add the NFL Network.YouTubeTV $40 per month – YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.

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New Zealand vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-final from anywhere

New Zealand vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-final from anywhere

Ireland’s shock defeat to Japan placed them on a path they would never have wanted. Their runners-up status in Pool A has lead them to an unenviable 2019 Rugby World Cup face-off with heavy pre-tournament favourites, the All Blacks. And you can watch the action as it happens -from basicaly anywhere in the world – with our New Zealand vs Ireland live stream guide.The All Blacks have been in imperious form in the Pool stages of the tournament, and look in good shape to win their third title on the trot. Nevertheless, the Irish famously won the last encounter between the two sides in a victory that caused many pundits to tip them for glory in Japan.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has been somewhat ruthless with his team selection, with the experienced Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty both missing out of the match-day VX. In comes the in-from Anton Lienert-Brown, while lock Brodie Retallick has been deemed fit enough to start.Joe Schmidt’s Ireland side will feel like they are due a big performance and know that the seemingly invincible All Blacks do have a vulnerability when faced with their rush defence. It’s likely to be the tie of the round, and you won’t need to miss a moment of the action no matter where you are on Earth, by following our Rugby World Cup New Zealand vs Ireland live stream guide below.
Discover how to live stream every single Rugby World Cup game and for free
How to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup from outside your country
If you’re abroad this weekend and try to watch your domestic Rugby World Cup coverage, you’ll be metaphorically rucked off the ball due to geo-blocking. That stops you watching your home feed online wile in a foreign country.That’s where the use of a VPN comes in, as it helps you tune into those fixtures no matter where you are in the world without resorting to some dodgy feed on Reddit. And best of all, it’s really easy to do (or read on for details on how to stream coverage from Ireland, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Canada and the USA).

How to stream the RWC quarter-final in Ireland for FREE

How to watch the All Blacks in New Zealand

How to stream Ireland vs New Zealand live in the UK for FREE

How to live stream New Zealand vs Ireland in Australia

Live stream New Zealand vs Ireland match in South Africa

How to live stream New Zealand vs Ireland in the US
Hulu with Live TV $40 per month – Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.FuboTV $35 for the first month – FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network but does not come with ESPN.DirecTV Now $50 per month – DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and for $5 extra you can add the NFL Network.YouTubeTV $40 per month – YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.

Live stream Rugby World Cup 2019 match in Canada

New on Netflix this week: Living with Yourself: Season 1, The Laundromat, Arrow: Season 7 + more

New on Netflix this week: Living with Yourself: Season 1, The Laundromat, Arrow: Season 7 + more

With so many TV shows and movies arriving on Netflix in Australia each week, it can be hard to keep track of the service’s many new additions as they arrive.To help you find what’s really new, we’ll be publishing weekly updates that succinctly list all the new shows and films arriving on Netflix Australia, while also highlighting the week’s biggest and most important releases, offering brief rundowns of the best shows and movies for this week.So without further ado, here’s what’s new on Netflix for the week of October 7 to October 13, 2019. As you can see, it’s fairly light in terms of new content this week, but there are still a few great options available.For a complete list of everything that’s coming to the service for the whole month, check out our guide to what’s new on Netflix Australia in October 2019.
The best VPN for Netflix 2019This week’s highlights
Living with Yourself: Season 1 (18/10/2019)
Proving that two Paul Rudds are better than one, Living with Yourself is an existential comedy with a mind-bending premise that’s right out of a Rick and Morty episode. Miles (Paul Rudd) is a man who finds himself struggling at life, and decides to do something about it by visiting an intriguing spa which promises to make him a better person. Unfortunately for Miles, that better person has materialised as a separate entity and has taken over his actual life. Funny thing is, everyone prefers this new and improved version. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine), Living with Yourself is sure to be delightfully quirky and heart-warming in equal measure.

The Laundromat (18/10/2019)
From acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven, Magic Mike) comes The Laundromat, a star-stuffed affair that sees a woman named Ellen Martin (Meryl Streep) investigate an insurance fraud that leads back to a Panama City-based law firm (run by Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas) whose sole purpose is to help the world’s wealthiest citizens amass even larger fortunes. Now, Ellen’s determined to uncover this corrupt system and bring it down. 

Arrow: Season 7 (16/10/2019)
Unmasked to the public and serving a life sentence in prison, the Green Arrow’s troubles have only just begun. Unable to protect his family while incarcerated, Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) must find a way to survive while the villainous Ricardo Diaz (Kirk Acevedo) continues his reign of terror on the outside. Meanwhile, a ban on vigilantes has left Star City unprotected, leaving Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) to fend for herself using drastic measures. With the eighth and final season of Arrow set to drop soon, now’s the perfect time to catch up before the show comes to a close.

Everything else that’s coming to Netflix this week
ORIGINAL SERIESToon: Seasons 1-2 (18/10/2019)MeatEater: Season 8 (18/10/2019)Avlu (18/10/2019)Baby: Season 2  (18/10/2019)Interior Design Masters  (18/10/2019)La casa de las flores: Season 2 (18/10/2019)NETFLIX FILMEli (18/10/2019)Seventeen (18/10/2019)Upstarts (18/10/2019)ORIGINAL COMEDYMartin Matte: La Vie, La Mort…Eh La La..! (14/10/2019)Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning (16/10/2019)ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Ghosts of Sugar Land (16/10/2019)Tell Me Who I Am (18/10/2019)Unnatural Selection (18/10/2019)KIDS & FAMILYMighty Little Bheem: Diwali (18/10/2019)Spirit Riding Free: Pony Tales Collection 2 (18/10/2019)Greenhouse Academy: Season 3 (25/10/2019)OTHER HIGHLIGHTSThe Losers (15/10/2019)Green Lantern (15/10/2019)Police Academy (15/10/2019)Cobra (15/10/2019)Beowulf (15/10/2019)The Pagemaster (15/10/2019)Demolition Man  (15/10/2019)The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 (17/10/2019)
What’s about the rest of the month?
Of course, the list above is comprised solely of the shows and movies that are coming to Netflix next week. For a complete list of everything that’s coming to service throughout the entire month of October, click here. 
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Amazon Great Indian Festival Celebration Special sale 2019: best deals and offers

Amazon Great Indian Festival Celebration Special sale 2019: best deals and offers

Amazon India has kicked-off the second wave of its Great Indian Festival 2019 sale from October 13. The e-tailer recently concluded its first leg of the sale which went live from September 29 in India. According to Amazon, the four-five day sale was its biggest ever and attracted shoppers from over 99.4% Indian pin-codes.The second leg of the Great Indian Festival sale is live and will go on till October 17. As always, Amazon India offered early access to the sale for its Prime members. The sale began at noon on October 12, giving a 12-hour lead to Prime subscribers!Amazon India sale feature new product launches, cash back offers, discounts & deals across a wide range of categories across the online retail platform.During the sale, Amazon will offer deals on a variety of selection across different catalogs like smartphones, laptops, cameras, large appliances & TVs, home & kitchen products, fashion, consumables such as grocery & beauty and consumer electronic products.
ICICI debit and credit cardholders eligible for an instant discount of 10%Amazon will also offer no-cost EMI and exchange offers to make the deals even more enticing.Festive cashback offers worth upto Rs 900 can be collected from the sale page and will be valid for the duration of the sale.Best deals and offers on smartphones: Upto 40% off
100+ smartphones at lowest prices ever!Exchange your old phones and get upto ₹6,000 offExtra cashback on select products on Amazon Pay paymentsAmazon is offering a 1-year free screen replacement offer as well which will be applicable on certain products.During the sale, mobile phone cases, covers, screen protectors, cables and chargers will start at Rs 99, power banks available starting at Rs 399 and upto 70% off on Bluetooth headsets.
Apple iPhone XR at just 39,999 is a deal too good to say no to!OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro price drop by Rs 3,000Best deals & offers on laptops
Here are all the best deals and offers on Laptops during Amazon Great Indian FestivalBest deals and offers on electronics
6,000 deals on consumer electronic products from 200+ brandsUpto Rs 40,000 off on LaptopsMinimum Rs 10,000 off on DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras and accessoriesUpto 60% off on headphones, speakers, monitors and hard drivesUpto 40% off on purchase of home theatersAs part of the new launches, OnePlus TV with 55-inch 4K screen and 50W eight speakers will be up for grabs during the festival sale. Amazon is also offering upto 50% off on smart TVs from brands like Samsung and Xiaomi.
Sony WH-1000XM3 at Rs 20,490 is one of the best headphone deals on Amazon Great India saleBest deals and offers on Amazon Echo, Fire TV and Kindle
Upto 45% off on Amazon Echo devices, Fire TV stick and Kindle e-book readersRs 1,200 on Fire TV stickRs 2,000 off on Fire TV stick 4KRs 3,500 off on Echo Show 5Rs 2,750 off on Kindle PaperwhiteSome of the combo deals include Echo Dot with a free smart Bulb, Fire TV with Echo Dot and a smart Bulb, Echo Show 5 with Xiaomi Mi LED bulb, among others.

Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3: what upgrades does Google’s newest phone bring?

Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3: what upgrades does Google’s newest phone bring?

The Google Pixel 4 has been unveiled: it’s Google’s latest flagship smartphone, and it brings a number of upgrades over the Google Pixel 3, which launched in 2018.Many of those upgrades are in the camera department, and with the new Pixel 4, Google is bidding to stay in the running for having the best camera phone – the Pixel 3 held that crown until it was bested by the Huawei P30 Pro, and now Google is back to try and usurp the Chinese brand.
Read our hands-on Google Pixel 4 reviewRead our in-depth Google Pixel 3 reviewHere’s everything Google announced at the Pixel 4 launch eventGoogle Stadia release date set for November 19But what’s actually new in the Google Pixel 4, compared to the Pixel 3? Well, quite a lot actually. Below we’ll run you through what’s new in the Pixel 4, and how it compares to its predecessor.
Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3 price
When the Google Pixel 3 was released it cost $799 / £739 / AU$1,199 for 64GB storage and $899 / £839 / AU$1,349 to bump that up to 128GB.The Google Pixel 4 price is actually lower than that in some regions, at $799 / £669 / AU$1,049 for the 64GB model and $899 / £769 / AU$1,199 if you want 128GB. Moving to the XL phone, the Pixel 3 XL was $899 / £869 / AU$1,139 for 64GB, and $999 / £969 / AU$1,499 to boost that to the higher 128GB storage option.The Pixel 4 XL, on the other hand, costs $899 / £829 / AU$1,279 for the smaller 64GB option and $999 / £929 / AU$1,429 to scale that up to 128GB.So in the US prices for both handsets were equal at launch, but in other regions the Pixel 4 is launching at a lower price tag than the Pixel 3. Saying that, Pixel 3 deals have seen the price of that handset drop, so the older device remains that little bit more affordable.
The Google Pixel 3a just got a $100 price cut at Best BuyGoogle Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3 design and display
The Google Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch display, which is a step up over the 5.5 inches of the Pixel 3 – however it’s a different story with the larger models. The Pixel 4 XL comes with a 6.1-inch display, yet the Pixel 3 XL was a relatively whopping 6.3 inches.
Google Pixel 3Both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 range have OLED displays, which is pretty high quality, but not as cutting-edge as the AMOLED used by certain competitors.One notable difference is that the Pixel 4 phones have a 90Hz refresh rate, which means the screen updates 90 times per second instead of 60, which is the standard on smartphones. This should make scrolling and browsing that bit smoother, although the jury is still out on whether this is a vital feature for smartphones.In terms of design, the Pixel 4 actually looks pretty similar to the Pixel 3 in most ways – from the front, at least. On the back, the major difference becomes apparent: while the Pixel 3 had a single rear camera, the Pixel 4 has two, and a flash, housed in a chunky square block. It looks a lot like the iPhone 11, in fact.Another change is that neither the Pixel 4 or 4 XL have a 3.5mm headphone jack, whereas the Pixel 3 XL did. Both phones do get the now-standard USB-C port.

One final feature that the Pixel 4 is missing from the Pixel 3 is that the new phone doesn’t have a rear fingerprint scanner; instead it uses facial recognition, which is definitely more cutting-edge in terms of tech, although how reliable it is here remains to be seen.
Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3 camera
The Google Pixel 3 topped our list of the best camera phones when it was released, and the Pixel 4 is vying for supremacy again by adding an extra camera to the rear of the device. It’s worth remembering that Google’s camera strengths lie in software, not hardware, so an extra camera isn’t necessarily as important as the AI and processing systems in the handset.
Google Pixel 3The Pixel 3 had a 12.2MP rear camera, and the Pixel 4 keeps this but adds in a 16MP telephoto lens for improved zoom range (and better portrait mode images). While the Pixel 3 phones had two 8MP front-facing selfie cameras, the Pixel 4 handsets have only a single one, so for selfies, perhaps the old phones are actually better.The star of the show is Google’s processing though, which in the Pixel 3 series could spruce up pictures by enhancing brightness, contrast, and color pop, thanks to the Pixel Visual Core neural processing chip, which used machine learning to improve pictures. There were also a range of software perks like Night Sight for industry-leading low-light photography and Top Shot, which takes multiple pictures and lets you choose the best.All this is improved in the Google Pixel 4, as the neural processing chip is even better, meaning better machine learning, improved automatic processing, and a whole range of new photography features. These include Astro mode, which lets you take detailed and well-exposed shots of the night sky, and Dual Exposure Control, which lets you decouple the brightness of the foreground and background in shots to produce balanced exposures.

So while the Google Pixel 4 might take pictures that look just as great as those from the Pixel 3, there are some extra smarts on board, and you can take pictures in a wider range of settings, so it’ll likely be an even better smartphone camera.
Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3 battery life and specs
The Google Pixel 4 has a 2,800mAh battery, which is actually smaller than the one in the Pixel 3, which came in at 2,915mAh – and that device had a smaller screen. Google says software optimizations will keep the Pixel 4 going for longer, so we’ll be sure to test that claim in our full review.As for the XL devices, the Google Pixel 3 XL had a 3,400mAh battery, and that’s seen a healthy increase to 3,700mAh in the Pixel 4 XL, so the new XL phone will likely last a good bit longer.
Google Pixel 3In terms of processor, the Google Pixel 4 has a Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is an update over the Snapdragon 845 in the Pixel 3, and which should make it a little more powerful for gaming and multitasking, although it’s likely to be the AI machine learning for photography that makes the most use of this extra processing power.There’s also 6GB RAM in the new phone, a step up from the 4GB in the Pixel 3, which again will be useful for all the high-tech processing your photos will need.Active Edge makes a return in the Pixel 4, which means you can squeeze the handset to easily summon Google Assistant, and there’s also Motion Sense, which enables you to use hands-free gestures to do certain things on the handset without touching it, like swiping to skip a song or hang up on calls.
Takeaway

The Google Pixel 4 brings some new features to the Pixel line, but it’s also a step back in a few ways, with a weaker battery capacity, only one front camera, and no fingerprint sensor.Saying that, Google’s camera strengths lie in its software as much as in the hardware, and the improved camera features, Motion Sense, and built-in Android 10 may be enough to convince you that the new phone is a worthwhile upgrade.If you’re comparing the XL handsets, though, the Google Pixel 4 XL is definitely a solid step up over the Pixel 3 XL in most ways, and thanks to it being cheaper (when comparing launch prices), it’s definitely the better plus-sized option.
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