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Update: While we had previously recommended the Huawei MateBook 13 in top place, the ongoing trouble the company faces with the US Government casts a great deal of uncertainty on the degree of support its products will receive into the future. As such, we recommend the excellent Dell XPS 13 in its stead.If you’re looking at getting yourself a new laptop but don’t really know where to start, you’re in luck – that’s the entire point of this very page!Here at TechRadar, we get to review the full breadth and width of currently-available laptops, so we’re well and truly across what’s worth the dosh and what’s not.Whether it’s Apple’s freshest MacBook Pro, the newly-arrived Huawei MateBook 13, or the latest winner in the Dell XPS range, we’ve painstakingly compared and contrasted each one in order to give you a rundown on the laptop with the best value.We’ve taken into account ultrabooks, gaming laptops, 2-in-1s, and every other shape and size that laptops come in these days – so don’t worry if you’re in it for work or play, we’ve got you covered.
Best laptops in Australia 2019 at a glance
Dell XPS 13Huawei MateBook 13HP Spectre x360 (2019)Gigabyte Aero 15 OLEDApple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (13-inch, 2018)MSI GS65 StealthDell XPS 15 2-in-1Dell G5 15 5590 GamingMicrosoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)Alienware Area-51mCompare Australian prices on the latest laptops on GetpriceThe best laptops of 2019:
What is it about the Dell XPS 13 that’s kept it in pole position on our best laptop list for three years running? In short, it really is the PC response to the MacBook. The 2019 Dell XPS 13 hasn’t improved too much over last year’s already-great model, but there’s some more juice in the battery and the camera has finally been put where it belongs – above the screen! The Dell XPS 13 rocks an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and a bezel-less ‘Infinity Edge’ display, this Dell XPS 13 continues to be the most popular Windows laptop in the world. What’s more, there’s a wide range of customisation options, so you can really make the Dell XPS 13 the best laptop for your needs. Read the full review: Dell XPS 13
Our pick for the pinnacle of laptops you can buy in Australia for 2019 would be the Huawei MateBook 13, were it not for the ongoing issues the company faces. Like the MateBook X Pro before it, the MateBook 13 packs some of the latest components and tech into a nifty lightweight package at an affordable price. It’s this deft balance that would give it the slight edge over the reigning champ, the Dell XPS 13, if it weren’t for the unknown future of support for the device. Read the full review: Huawei MateBook 13
The HP Spectre line of Ultrabooks and 2-in-1 laptops has always consisted of extraordinarily attractive devices. So, when we say that the 2019 Spectre x360 takes things to another level, that should mean something. This is one of the most beautiful laptops on the market right now, with its gem cut design and sleek profile. Couple that with the powerful Intel Whiskey Lake processors and long battery life, and you get one of the best laptops on the market right now. Its ability to flip into a Windows tablet is just icing on the cake. Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2019)
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While the Aero 15 range from Gigabyte is aimed at designers, it makes for the best value gaming laptop on the Australian market right now due to its powerful internals, brilliant display, and sleek, stylish chassis. This year’s model comes packing a new 15-inch 4K HDR screen ideal as a high-resolution on-the-go gaming monitor, media machine, or its intended design-centric use. Considering it’s also packing the latest Nvidia RTX series GPUs and 9th-gen Intel Core CPUs.Read the full review: Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED
This year’s model of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro is the most powerful MacBook the Cupertino company has ever made. By fitting some of the most powerful components in the world (including 6- and 8-core Intel processors) into the iconic slimline MacBook body, Apple has created a formidable professional laptop that earns its place on our best laptops list. Of course, being a MacBook Pro, while it’s powerful and beautifully designed, it’s also incredibly expensive – especially if you start customising its components. But, if you have the budget, this is an amazing device that can serve as an essential productivity tool. However, there’s no denying that this is a pricey machine, so you may want to consider one of the Windows alternatives. If you’re open to switching to a PC, definitely consider the XPS 13 or the excellent MateBook X Pro. But, if you’re a steadfast Apple diehard, this is definitely the best laptop for you.Read the full review: Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
The new MSI GS65 Stealth has knocked our previous choice of the best gaming laptop, Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501, off this list, thanks to its excellent array of cutting edge components, which includes an 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU. It’s also more reasonably priced than the Zephyrus GX501, and its subtle design means that it can double as a work or study laptop without raising any eyebrows. If you’re looking for a more affordable gaming laptop, however, check out the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming below.Read the full review: MSI GS65 Stealth 
Last year’s Dell XPS 15 was already one of the best laptops you could buy, but now that Dell has taken the beautiful redesign of the Dell XPS 13 and applied it here – while also making it a convertible. Well, it’s amazing. Not only do you get one of the most aesthetically pleasing 15-inch laptops on the market, but it also packs one of those new Intel  Kaby Lake G-series CPUs featuring ‘discrete-class’ Radeon graphics. This means that this laptop packs serious power – even if it can get a little loud.Read the full review: Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 
While the Alienware Area-51m (featured earlier in this best laptops list) is the best gaming laptop for people with a lot of money to spare, if you’re on a tighter budget, then the Dell G5 15 5590 gaming laptop is a fantastic choice. Dell’s 15-inch G5 doesn’t have the highest end specs, but it will see you through 1080p gaming and last you up to 10 hours of battery life as well – which is pretty remarkable for a gaming laptop. It also features a stylish design and great build quality, and Dell also allows you to configure the Dell G5 15 5590 to better suit your budget and needs.Read the full review: Dell 5 15 5590
With the Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch), Microsoft has crafted one of the most powerful 2-in-1 laptops in the world. The Surface Book 2 has some powerful enough components to handle most day-to-day tasks, and even some light gaming and video editing if you go for a model with a dedicated graphics card. Brilliant build quality and excellent battery life makes this a wonderful device for using as either a laptop, or as a powerful Windows 10 tablet. It also comes in a 15-inch version, which is more powerful and with a larger screen. If you’re after a more affordable 2-in-1 device, then the Acer Switch 3, below, is well worth checking out.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
The Alienware Area-51m is a strong contender for the best gaming laptop of 2019, and earns that place in other markets (such as the UK and US) due to its relative affordability. Down under, it’s a little more expensive and doesn’t quite earn that spot, but it’s still absolutely worth considering (especially if it’s on sale). With an eye catching design and brilliant build quality, which we’ve come to expect from Dell’s Alienware brand, this is an incredible performer, offering a choice of some of the very best gaming components on the market right now, including 9th generation Intel Core processors and Nvidia’s latest RTX range of GPUs. Sure, it’s pretty expensive, but if you’re serious about getting the best gaming laptop money can buy in 2019, then you’ll need to expect to splash out a little bit, and the Alienware Area-51m really is worth every penny.Read the full review: Alienware Area-51m
Which type of laptop is best for you?
General laptops: This broader category is dedicated to devices that focus more on practicality than style, portability or power. That’s not to say they can’t be fast, but you’ll typically find a non-Ultrabook clamshell laptop with an HD screen and spinning drive-based storage for less than $1,000.Ultrabooks: Where you’ll find thin-and-light notebooks sporting SSD storage and display resolutions that exceed 1080p. Paired with powerful, albeit mobile-centric components and especially long battery life, the best Ultrabooks will cost a pretty penny – closer to $1,000 to $3,000.2-in-1 laptops: Where notebooks that double as tablets are located. Outfitted with both detachable and 360-degree rotating hinges, these hybrids are the most versatile way to experience Windows 10 (or Chrome OS) on a touchscreen.Chromebooks: Where you’ll find the best Chromebooks running Chrome OS. These do much of what Windows and macOS can in the browser, focused on cloud storage over local, while recently getting Android app support for touchscreen models. They generally cost less than $500.Gaming laptops: Need a laptop to play games (almost) just like a shiny desktop PC can? Then you’ll want one of the best gaming laptops. These machines generally cost more than $1,000 and can quickly get into the $4 – 5,000 range for the beastlier models.

Having ensured qualification to the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with their hard-fought win over Fiji, Wales boss Warren Gatland will likely take the opportunity to rotate his squad for the first time in the tournament. It looks set to be an intriguing Rugby World Cup match, and you can watch all the action live and in full in no matter where you are in the world, by following our Wales vs Uruguay live stream guide below.Despite their shock win over Fiji in their opening game, Uruguay look set to finish bottom of Pool D, and will be determined not to make that an eventuality today.
While Gatland will be resting what must now be some very tired Welsh legs, some of his changes have been forced upon him.  Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar and Josh Adams are all battling injuries and he’ll be relieved if no further names are added to the wounded list after today’s encounter with the battling South Americans.While it’s likely to be a below strength Wales side on show, they’ll almost certainly have too much for a Uruguay team who will giving a number of so far unused players a run out, safe in the knowledge that this is their last match of this World Cup.You can watch all the action from today’s game from pretty much anywhere on Earth by following our Rugby World Cup Wales vs Uruguay live stream guide below.
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How to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup from outside your country
If you’re abroad for any of the Rugby World Cup and don’t want to miss out on catching the coverage from your home country, you’ll inevitably find it geo-blocked when you try to stream online. But don’t sweat. With the option of a VPN, you can 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 the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA).

How to stream Wales vs Uruguay live in the UK 

How to watch Wales vs Uruguay in Australia

How to watch Wales vs Uruguay live in New Zealand

How to live stream Wales vs Uruguay 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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Apple shed more light on its Apple Arcade service during its iPhone 11 launch, revealing it will cost just $4.99 / AU$7.99 / AED 19.99 / £4.99 a month and come out September 19. After their big annual operating system updates, the gaming service is finally live on iPhones, iPads, Macbook computers and even Apple TV.It’s Apple’s take on the whole “Netflix-for-gaming” approach – tying gamers into a monthly subscription that gives them access to highly-polished video gaming adventures that aren’t available anywhere else. Apple Arcade has a good heritage behind it – Apple was arguably the first company to take mobile gaming seriously and make it financially viable, and as a result it’s now got the backing of some of the most important names in mobile game development.[Update: Apple Arcade has released several games since its launch, adding to the 60-plus initial lineup and keeping good on its promise to expand its catalog on a regular basis.]

It’s also great news for Mac owners, who have always played second fiddle to PC gamers when it comes to finding top-notch game experiences on their platform.Apple Arcade claims that soon after launch it will have 100 unique (read ‘indie’) titles of varying exclusivity to Apple’s devices, including Beyond a Steel Sky, a sequel to the classic adventure game Beneath a Steel Sky, with art by Watchman comic book legend Neil Gibbons.In addition, the collection of games available is set to be curated by experts, will be updated monthly, and will include original releases from renowned creators Hironobu Sakaguchi, Ken Wong, Will Wright and more.We’ve rounded up everything we know so far about the Apple Arcade subscription service including the price, release date and how it will work.

Cut to the chase
What is it? Apple’s mobile and Mac gaming subscription serviceWhen does it launch? September 19, 2019What can I play it on? iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TVHow much will it cost? $4.99 / £4.99 / AU$7.99 / AED 19.99Apple Arcade FAQ: quick questions answered
Will Apple Arcade have a controller? Apple hasn’t announced a specific Apple Arcade controller, however wireless support for PS4 DualShock 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One controllers is coming to tvOS, iPadOS and iOS 13 on September 19 – the date of Apple Arcade’s launch – so you’ll be able to pair the gamepads with these devices. In addition, some games with support MFi Bluetooth controllers.How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $4.99 / £4.99 / AU$7.99 / AED 19.99 a month. This is automatically a Family Sharing plan, allowing for up to six family members to share the same subscription for just one monthly fee. You can try it for free for a month.What games are on Apple Arcade? The service launched with around 60 games, which Apple claims will expand to around 100 titles including Frogger in Toy Town, The Bradwell Conspiracy and Rayman Mini. You can check out the full list of confirmed games further down.
Ann Thai, marketing manager for the App Store, unveiling Apple Arcade on stage.Apple Arcade release date
Apple confirmed during the iPhone 11 launch event that Apple Arcade will launch on September 19. The service will launch in 150, with 100 exclusive new games to be added in the in the weeks ahead.However, the service is already live for some iPhone users – if you’re using the iOS 13 beta on iPhone, you may see Apple Arcade in the App Store. TechRadar was able to sign up for Apple Arcade and begin to download and play games.
Apple Arcade price
Apple Arcade is going to buck the trend for Apple’s usual pricing strategies. While Apple Arcade will offer a monthly family subscription plan in the vein of Apple News Plus, Apple Music, and Apple TV Plus, it will only cost only $4.99 / AED 19.99 / £4.99 / AU$7.99 per month rather than the $9.99 cost of its sibling platforms. In addition, you get one-month free trial.That may reflect on the size of the library at launch (even though Apple is promising over 100 games on release), or just be Apple trying to find a competitive foothold in a pretty packed market – with the likes of Xbox Games Pass and PS Now already out there, and Google Stadia on the way, even Apple Arcade could have trouble becoming established.In addition, Apple Arcade’s automatic Family Sharing plan allows for up to six family members to share the same subscription for just one monthly fee.
Apple Arcade trailers
Apple revealed the Apple Arcade service during an Apple special event on March 25, 2019. You can check out the first trailer for the service below:

Apple Arcade controllers
Any good gaming platform needs a great controller – but Apple Arcade is in a rather unique position of having to work across multiple hardware platforms and input devices – be that over a touchscreen for iPad and iPhone, a keyboard and mouse for Mac, and a remote for Apple TV.When it comes to gaming, nothing beats a gamepad. While Apple hasn’t announced a specific Apple Arcade controller, wireless support for PS4 DualShock 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One controllers is coming to tvOS, iPadOS and iOS 13 on September 19 – the date of Apple Arcade’s launch – so you’ll be able to pair the gamepads with these devices. In addition, some games with support MFi Bluetooth controllers.

Apple Arcade features
Konami and Capcom on boardKonami is releasing Frogger in Toyland exclusively on Apple Arcade while Capcom is offering Shinsekai: Into the Depths on the platform.New Arcade tab in App StoreTo access the Apple Arcade service. Your subscription lets you download and play any game from the store and new games will be added every month. You’ll also be able to access game trailers, recommendations, game guides and editorial sneak peeks. No ads, no ad-tracking and no additional purchasesApple Arcade will be a single subscription service – pay your money each month, and you won’t have to endure any adverts on the service. There will be no ad-supported version at launch, and Apple has given no suggestion that that will ever be on the cards.Over 100+ gamesApple Arcade will give users access to over 100 games, all of which will be Apple Arcade exclusives, curated by experts and updated monthly. “You can try whatever you want, whenever you want,” according to Apple. However, it seems for many of these games that the exclusivity is timed rather than permanent. According to Apple, “no game service has ever launched as many games at once”. Games available offlineAccording to Apple, all the games on Apple Arcade will be available to play offline, so no need to worry about losing access to them if you’re on the subway or out in the middle of nowhere away from a mobile connection.Family sharingThe Apple Arcade service offers a Family Sharing plan so up to six household members can play the game for a single subscription cost. That’ll make it attractive to households that have bought into the Apple ecosystem with iPads, Macbooks and iPhones – especially if it means mum and dad don’t have to hand over the iPhones so that the kids can play.What’s Apple Arcade available on?iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV. You’ll also be able to pick up where you left off in a game, even if you switch devices.
Image credit: ApplePrivate and secureApple Arcade games cannot collect any data about you without your consent.Push for indiesWhile we know that Apple Arcade will include games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Beneath a Steel Sky and Where Cards Fall, Apple promises games from the likes of Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Annapurna Interactive, Finji, Giant Squid, Klei Entertainment, Mistwalker Corporation, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games, Konami, Lego, and many more.Apple isn’t just handpicking the gamesThe company is also contributing to the development costs and working closely with creators to bring their games to Apple devices. Apple’s never really had much success (or, arguably, interest) in being a game developer itself, so this marks a rare moment where the company is getting directly involved in the industry.Here’s what Phil Schiller has to say…“The App Store is the world’s biggest and most successful game platform. Now we are going to take games even further with Apple Arcade, the first game subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We are working with some of the most innovative game developers in the world to create over 100 new and exclusive games to play across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. “Apple Arcade games will be great for families, respect user privacy and will not have ads or require any additional purchases. We think players of all ages are going to love Apple Arcade.”

Apple Arcade news and rumors
iPhone 11 launchApple confirmed Apple Arcade’s pricing and release date during the event. The service will launch on September 19 and cost just $4.99 a month.A competitor on the horizon?It looks like Google has a competitor on the horizon that it’s finally unveiled … sort of.This new challenger is the Google Play Pass, which Google has teased in a tweet via the Google Play Twitter account. The tweet doesn’t tell us much, other than the fact “Play Pass is coming soon”, but we’ve actually already heard some information.Leaked screenshots from a private Play Pass beta showed the service will cost $4.99 per month in the US, and provides ad-free access to a curated list of games, with all in-app purchases unlocked.

Apple Arcade games
These are all the games that have been officially confirmed for Apple Arcade:
Atone: Heart of the Elder Tree Ballistic BaseballBeyond a Steel SkyBox ProjectCardpocalypseChuChu Rocket UniverseDecoherenceDoomsday VaultDown in BermudaEnter The ConstructExit the GungeonFantasianFrogger in Toy TownHitchhikerHot Lava InmostJenny LeClue – DetectivuKings of the CastleLego ArthouseLego BrawlsLifelikeLittle OrpheusMind SymphonyMr TurtleMonomals Nightmare FarmNo Way HomeOceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm OverlandPac-Man Party RoyalePilgrimsProjection: First LightRayman MiniRedout Space AssaultRepairSayonara Wild Hearts Shantae 5ShockRoadsSkate CitySneaky SasquatchSonic RacingSpidersaursSpyderStelaSteven Universe: Unleash The LightSuper Impossible RoadThe Artful EscapeThe Enchanted WorldThe Pathless The Bradwell ConspiracyUFO on Tape: First ContactVarious DaylifeWhere Cards FallWinding WorldsYaga Read more: Apple News+: the all-you-can-read service for your iPhone, iPad and Mac

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
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (11/10/2019) (10/10/2019)
In its series finale, the groundbreaking show Breaking Bad offered a real sense of closure for long time fans, managing to wrap up all the major story threads without resorting to the kind of frustrating ambiguity that disappointed viewers of shows like Lost and The Sopranos. Because of this, we have to wonder why Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan would choose to return to something that already had the perfect sendoff, but given his fantastic track record, we’re going to give him the benefit of the doubt here. Filmed in secret and revealed to fans only a month ago, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is finally upon us this weekend, and we can’t wait to see what Gilligan has in store for Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), who’s been on the run from the law since the closing moments of Breaking Bad season 6. 

Rhythm + Flow (09/10/2019) 
Intended as a more urban, hip-hop take on The Voice-style talent show, Rhythm + Flow is a weekly series that sees budding MCs hit the stage in an effort to impress some of the biggest names in industry. The main judges include Cardi B, T.I., Chance the Rapper, but you can expect to see guest appearances from the likes of Snoop Dogg, too. Be warned – the language in this show is quite explicit, with the judges themselves handing out their fare share of cutting smack talk. That said, if you love rap music, this might very well be the hip-hop talent show you never knew you wanted.

Fractured (11/10/2019) 
It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with Australia’s own Sam Worthington, but now the Avatar-star (Avastar?) is back in the Netflix Original thriller, Fractured. Following a visit to the emergency room for his injured young daughter, Ray Monroe (Worthington) is briefly separated from his wife and child. Seems normal enough, but when Ray decides to check in on his daughter’s progress, the hospital reveals they have no record of her as a patient or the family’s consultation. Has the hospital abducted Ray’s family, or is he going crazy? Ray will stop at nothing to find the truth.

Everything else that’s coming to Netflix this week
ORIGINAL SERIESMatch! Tennis Juniors (07/10/2019) Haunted: Season 2 (11/10/2019)Insatiable: Season 2 (11/10/2019)Plan Coeur: Season 2 (11/10/2019)NETFLIX WEEKLY SERIESRiverdale: Season 4 (10/10/2019)NETFLIX FILMWolkenbruchs wunderliche Reise in die Arme einer Schickse (11/10/2019)La influencia (11/10/2019)The Forest of Love (11/10/2019)Banlieusards (12/10/2019)ORIGINAL COMEDYMartin Matte: La Vie, La Mort…Eh La La..! (14/10/2019)KIDS & FAMILYThe Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween (08/10/2019)YooHoo to the Rescue: Season 2 (11/10/2019)ORIGINAL ANIMEUltramarine Magmell (10/10/2019)OTHER HIGHLIGHTSPitch Perfect 3 (07/10/2019)Shrek (11/10/2019)Jaws (11/10/2019)Da Kath & Kim Code (13/10/2019)Kath & Kimderella (13/10/2019)Inside Man (11/10/2019)Back to the Future Part III (11/10/2019)Billy Elliot (11/10/2019)Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (11/10/2019)Elizabeth (11/10/2019)Mercury Rising (11/10/2019)Life (11/10/2019)Kick-Ass (11/10/2019)The Purge (11/10/2019)Brewster’s Millions (11/10/2019)The Nutty Professor (11/10/2019)Sophie’s Choice (11/10/2019)The Tale of Despereaux (11/10/2019)Jaws: The Revenge (11/10/2019)Life (12/10/2019)The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (12/10/2019)Sicario (13/10/2019)
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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HTC has announced that its Oculus Rift S rival – the HTC Vive Cosmos – will be available for pre-orders starting October 24, 2019 at a price point of AED 3,299 with the release date set at November 14.The headset made its debut at this year’s CES and is HTC’s fourth headset after original HTC Vive, HTC Vive Pro and the recently released HTC Vive Focus that the company marketed toward enterprise users. The HTC Vive Cosmos is definitely more gamer-oriented and, on paper at least, stacks up nicely against the Oculus Rift S that was released earlier this year: Neither headset requires the use of external trackers (in HTC’s case, base stations), however both require a hardwired connection to a PC to work. According to specs released by HTC, the Cosmos will feature a 2880 x 1700 combined pixel resolution – an 88% increase over the original Vive which had a 2160 x 1200 resolution – a 90Hz refresh rate and a 110-degree field-of-view.Even better is that those that pre-order the headset ahead of its October release date will be eligible for a 12-month subscription to Viveport Infinity for free that allows you unrestricted access to over 600 games and apps – a subscription that would usually cost AD 420 per year.
A Vive Cosmos with a Vive Cosmos External Tracking Mod attached to the front.Meet HTC’s first ‘modular’ headset
One aspect that HTC wants to play up before launch is the Cosmos’ versatile mod support that will enable new features on the headset in the future. The first of these mods, called the Vive Cosmos External Tracking Mod, will be available at launch and enables the headset to work with base stations. Why would you want your new tracker-less VR headset to be compatible with wired base stations? Well, HTC doesn’t exactly say but does allude to the fact that base stations do a better job of tracking the controllers than the headset does on its own – which makes sense given the front-facing orientation of its cameras.HTC says it will produce more mods for the Cosmos in the future and will release the second module in the first part of 2020.

Going toe-to-toe with the Oculus Rift S
While the HTC Vive Cosmos seems like a big step up from the original Vive that the company released back in June 2016, its biggest challenge is the Oculus Rift S. Oculus’ hardware has similar specs, will have access to many of the same games, uses similar inside-out tracking and will appeal to the same audience.The problem here obviously is that Oculus is selling the Rift S for a thousand Dirhams cheaper.Still, despite the substantial difference in price, HTC won over many critics with its original HTC Vive headset despite that costing nearly twice as much as the Rift – a feat it could repeat with the Vive Cosmos.
Looking to jump into VR? Here’s our list of the best VR headsets

Although there have been a few iPhones released since the iPhone 8 first landed, Apple continues to sell the device for those that aren’t too fond of the new notch-toting format. Of course, there’s always its bigger sibling, the iPhone 8 Plus if you happen to like this handset but are looking for something a little larger.On this page, we’ve dug deep into all the networks and carriers and compared them to shreds, providing you with the best possible value, the biggest data, and the cheapest plans you can get bundled with your new Apple handset.If you’re not too sure if this is indeed the handset for you, you can check out our iPhone 8 review for the full lowdown. Otherwise, read on for our top picks from all the carriers.
See also: iPhone X deals | iPhone 7 deals | iPhone 7 Plus deals | Samsung Galaxy S9 deals | Galaxy S9 Plus deals
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With the increasing popularity of games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, smartphone manufacturers are cashing in on the trend with their take on gaming smartphones. While it is not true that normal smartphones can’t run games, largely the experience differs when you play a game on a dedicated smartphone that’s made for gaming. Having said that, there’s still a dearth of good gaming titles for phones which is why gaming smartphones target a very niche audience. Currently, PUBG Mobile is all rage in India and you’ll need a high-quality device for the best gaming experience. Some of the highest-rated phones in our top 10 list are simply the best devices on the market with top-tier specs, sharp displays and long battery life. Our recommendations consider processor and GPU speeds, RAM size and other odds and ends.The top gaming phones don’t just play the best smartphone games without a hitch, they’ll also maintain the best visuals and performance for games coming over the next few years. Think about the phones below as future-proofing your next device into the year 2020.We’ve examined all the options and chosen the best phones for gaming based on the factors above. Here’s our top ten list:

 Asus recently surprised everyone by pricing the new ROG Phone II at Rs 37,999 in India (base variant), making it one of the best-specced devices for the price. It houses a monster 6,000 mAh battery, has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED panel along with the latest specifications such as a Snapdragon 855+ and a minimum of 8GB of RAM.It comes with a host of hardware additions as well, including additional shoulder buttons, vents for better air circulation and an expansion port to connect accessories such as a gamepad or an extra display.Read the full review: ASUS ROG Phone 2 Review 

Backed by Xiaomi, Black Shark has come to India only recently with its second flagship. Launched earlier this year, it is powered by the Snapdragon 855. It scores points for low touch latency and improved cooling, along with an iconic gamer design that combines glass and metal.There’s also an additional gamepad joystick that can be equipped for a better gaming experience, and can be bought for Rs 2 as a part of an ongoing offer.Read the full review: Black Shark 2 review

Nubia’s gaming arm has been an underdog in the gaming smartphone space, but the Red Magic 3 truly one of the most enjoyable phones one can have. It has respectable internals such as the Snapdragon 855, 8GB of RAM and a large 90Hz AMOLED display. Gamers are sure to appreciate the additional customisable shoulder buttons and the RGB strip across the spine.The 5,000 mAh battery ensures that gaming sessions last for many hours, and the included fast charger is a boon. The dual front-firing speakers are pretty loud, and the powerful “4D” vibration motor makes gaming very immersive.The company has also unveiled the Red Magic 3S which opts for the Snapdragon 855 Plus and is expected to come to India in the near future.Read our full review: Nubia Red Magic 3 Review

While gaming smartphones have one main objective (provide a good gaming experience), it’s great when they excel as a conventional phone as well. That is the main reason why the just-launched OnePlus 7T makes it to our list. Not only does it have the latest specifications and one of the best high refresh rate displays on a smartphone, but also offers a great flagship experience thanks to its high-quality design, extremely fast charging, and versatile triple camera setup. It may not be as well designed as the 7 Pro, but some may prefer the taller yet flat display over a curved one. The wider display makes gaming very immersive.Read the full review: OnePlus 7T Review

The POCO F1 is the most talked-about budget flagship around the globe since its launch last year. It brought the flagship-level hardware to the budget segment. The phone not just offers a powerful chipset, but also has a good screen for gaming.A vapour-cooling chamber inside helps to keep the device going even when tasked with graphics-intensive titles like PUBG Mobile. The technology, which Xiaomi calls ‘LiquidCool’, uses dedicated copper pipes that are looped around the inside of the phone.  There are murmurs of a Poco F2 which could launch in the coming months, but if you can’t wait or want to save a lot, the Poco F1 should serve you well.Read the full review: POCO F1 review
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All ready looking imperious after soundly beating South Africa and Canada in their opening 2019 Rugby World Cup matches, New Zealand are set to flex their might today against the tournament’s rank outsiders. You can watch all the action as it happens no matter where you are in the world with our New Zealand vs Namibia live stream guide below.Can Namibia cast aside their whipping boys tag and avert a cricket score scenario, or will the All Blacks be their ruthless selves and run up a World Cup record score?
Looking every inch the defending champs in their 63-0 win over Canada in their last outing, New Zealand will be looking to make two games on the bounce without conceding in Tokyo today.Today’s match provides another opportunity for fringe players to make a claim for a place in the All Blacks starting line up. Its also an opportunity to ease back in lock Brodie Retallick from injury, who has now recovered from the disclosed shoulder he sustained against South Africa back in July.Namibia have crashed to defeat against Italy and South Africa in the first two World Cup matches, scoring just 25 points across both games. With one eye on next weekend’s clash with Italy, coach Steve Hansen has rotated his squad and will be sending his side out today with the key goal of keeping things respectable.You can watch all the action from pretty much anywhere on Earth by following our Rugby World Cup New Zealand vs Namibia 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 for any of the Rugby World Cup and don’t want to miss out on catching the coverage from your home country, you’ll inevitably find it geo-blocked when you try to stream online. But don’t sweat. With the option of a VPN, you can 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 the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA).

How to watch the All Blacks live in New Zealand

How to stream New Zealand vs Namibia live in the UK 

How to watch the New Zealand vs Namibia in Australia

How to live stream New Zealand vs Namibia 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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While there were few positives to take from their stinging 2019 Rugby World Cup defeat against Wales, Australia head coach Michael Cheika will no doubt draw inspiration from his side’s second-half comeback in his pep talk ahead of today’s clash with Uruguay. You can watch all the action live and in full no matter where you are in the world by following our Australia vs Uruguay Rugby World Cup live stream guide below.It’s a match where both teams have plenty to prove. After impressing so much in their opening win over Fiji, the South Americans now look to nab third spot in Pool D after their defeat to Georgia.
As has been the way for many teams approaching their third game, Australia look set to rotate their starting line-up in a big way for today’s game. The most significant change sees 19-year-old winger Jordan Petaia drafted in, a move that will see the teenager become the first Australian player to make his international debut in a Rugby World Cup.Uruguay will have to make do without hooker Facundo Gattas who is serving a three-match suspension following a nasty shoulder head challenge, while head coach Esteban Meneses  has made a number of unforced changes to freshen up his squad, with centre Andres Vilaseca set to skipper his country for only the third time.You can watch all the action from pretty much anywhere on Earth by following our Rugby World Cup Australia vs Uruguay 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 for any of the Rugby World Cup and don’t want to miss out on catching the coverage from your home country, you’ll inevitably find it geo-blocked when you try to stream online. But don’t sweat. With the option of a VPN, you can 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 the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA).

How to watch the Wallabies in Australia

How to stream Australia vs Uruguay live in the UK 

How to watch Australia vs Uruguay live in New Zealand

How to live stream Australia vs Uruguay 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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The new and improved Samsung Galaxy Fold has finally come to India, and takes the crown for the first foldable device in the country.The Galaxy Fold was originally slated to launch in India much earlier, but a few defects were later discovered which made Samsung recall all the devices and fix them before eventually launching again.
Samsung Galaxy Fold pricing and availability
In India, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is priced at Rs 1,64,999, and comes with a pair of Galaxy Buds, a carbon fibre case and added services such as white glove delivery, 24×7 concierge assistance and a year of accidental damage protection.Pre-orders for the Galaxy Fold have opened, and can be booked from Samsung India’s website. For those wanting to try out the phone, it will be available offline in 35 cities across 315 outlets, such as the flagship Samsung Opera House in Bangalore. Deliveries will commence on October 20. 
Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications
The Galaxy Fold has two displays— 4.6-inch HD+ display on the outside for when the phone is folded and an Infinity Flex 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED with a resolution of 1536 x 2152. It needs to be noted that this is a plastic display and is a little more prone to scratches than glass.Under the hood, the Galaxy Fold is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage, making it one of the most powerful flagships around.This is also the first Samsung device with a hexa-camera setup, with a 10MP selfie camera on the cover, another 10MP selfie camera on the inside along with a depth sensor and a triple camera array on the back consisting of a 12MP primary shooter, a 16MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP 2x telephoto camera.Powering all of that is a 4,380 mAh battery which is split into two cells, one on each side, which supports 15W fast charging and 15W fast wireless charging as well.This one has a few hardware changes compared to the original Galaxy Fold. The topmost layer of the display now stretches to the edges of the front, the hinge mechanism has been made more robust and tiny covers have been added to the top and the bottom of the crease to prevent dust particles from entering inside.
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Fold