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Oculus Rift and Touch bundle gets a massive price cut

Oculus Rift and Touch bundle gets a massive price cut

Those who have been thinking of taking the plunge into VR gaming might want to make a move this summer, because the Oculus Rift has just seen a major discount, with the price of the headset and controller bundle dropping to $399 – a reduction of $200.

The Rift and Touch bundle has also been reduced to £399 in the UK, which is again two hundred notes less than it was previously.

The catch? Well, there isn’t one as such, except for the fact that this offer won’t run forever – it’s good for the next six weeks. So while there’s no immediate rush, as mentioned, this summer looks like the time to take the plunge if you were on the fence.

It’s interesting to note that with this price cut, Oculus Rift now doesn’t cost much more than PlayStation VR in the grand scheme of things (especially when you consider folks will likely need to buy the camera accessory, as well – unless they already have it).

Summer of VR?

In case you missed it, this promotional price is all part of the company’s ‘Summer of Rift’ campaign which is seeing big discounts on VR games, too.

Of course, you may still need to upgrade your graphics card to get a slice of virtual reality gaming action, but remember that late on last year Oculus refined its tech and dropped the minimum GPU requirement to a GeForce GTX 960 (previously it was a GTX 970, an entirely more expensive proposition).

Speaking of refinements to the technology, as of May, Oculus Rift now officially supports roomscale VR – which was the trump card that rival HTC Vive held over the headset.

If this deal is still a bit rich for your tastes, it may be worth waiting until Black Friday to see if there are any better offers.

Via: Engadget

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iPhone 8 colors: what shades will the next Apple phone come in?

iPhone 8 colors: what shades will the next Apple phone come in?

Update: A new rumor suggests there may only be four colors for the iPhone 8 including white, black, rose gold and a new reflective design. Read below for everything we've heard so far on the iPhone 8 colors.

The iPhone 8 is just around the corner, with rumors of that flagship, the iPhone 7S or even both launching by the end of 2017.

New iPhone models often bring with them a range of new colors or the dropping of older hues, and the excitement around the look of the iPhone 8 has already begun.

We expect to see a variety of color options for the iPhone 8 when it launches and we likely won’t know any of them for certain until September this year, or perhaps even later.

Most of the colors you'll see below are predictions based on previous iterations of the iPhone, or have been included thanks to a report by The Leaker citing South Korean media sources.

So with that said, here are the colors we expect to see the iPhone 8 launch in.

Reflective

The latest rumor for a new iPhone 8 color comes from Apple leaker Benjamin Geskin who suggests there may only be four colors for the phone, but one will be an interesting new design.

It suggests there will be a reflective version of the phone for the very first time alongside the standard white, black and rose gold. 

The photo above doesn't show the reflective version of the phone as it's a case from another manufacturer, but Geskin provided it as he says it looks quite like the design he's expecting from Apple.

Red

Red was a new addition for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and only launched in March 2017, but the shade seems to have been a success so we'd expect to see Apple continuing this color for the iPhone 8.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in red were offered as a partnership with AIDS fundraising charity (RED), and if Apple decides to go red again we'd expect it to be alongside this philanthropic initiative.

Jet Black

Jet Black launched with the iPhone 7 and gave the handset an entirely new look, bringing a glossy, piano-like finish that's been popular among those willing to spend a bit more on the phone.

Given the new iPhone 8 could be a bit more expensive, we'd expect this shade to come along when the new phone launches.

Black

This has been a staple color for the iPhone for quite some time so we'd expect Apple to include this alongside Jet Black for the iPhone 8, giving you a more matte version of the dark hue. It's hardly the most exciting color, but it's often one of the most popular.

Silver

Silver iPhone 7

All the way back at the iPhone 5 was when the Silver variant of the iPhone launched, and considering half the people we see seem to be walking around with phones that shade we'd expect Apple will also offer this color for the iPhone 8.

Rose Gold

Rose Gold

Rose Gold always seems to sell well for Apple, so there's no reason to not expect the company to keep selling this bold color choice. 

However, if Apple doesn't launch an iPhone in every color (although, given it's the anniversary, that could be precisely what it does do) then this one could be up for the chopping block, as it's probably the most 'fashionable' on this list.

Gold

Gold iPhone 7

If Apple does want to keep up with the bling-tastic iPhone 8 though, we think Gold is the most likely option, with its understated shades offering a more subtle way of saying 'I know what color I like, and I'm sticking with it.'

Another wildcard color

Apple may decide to include another totally new color option for the iPhone 8 and we're excited to see if that happens. 

The iPhone 7 range saw the introduction of both Jet Black and Red, so we have our fingers crossed that we'll see an entirely new, bold color option when the iPhone 8 release date rolls around.

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Amazon Prime Day sale kicks off at 6PM today; what’s in store for us?

Amazon Prime Day sale kicks off at 6PM today; what’s in store for us?

The day has finally come when folks at Amazon are set to go crazy and roll tons of luring deals on your way. If you are subscribed to Amazon Prime, we suggest you to keep an eye on the Amazon Prime Day deals starting today 6PM onward. Due to the fact that these deals are rare, it is highly possible that you may not find it again for sometime, but we are here to get the best one out for you. The sale starts on July 10 at 6PM IST, while the main sale day is on Tuesday, July 11. 

Although the actual deals are still not disclosed, Amazon has still allowed a sneak peek into selected upcoming offers today. Amazon has highlighted the Xiaomi Redmi 4 open sale at Rs 6,999 starting from 5PM IST today. Other smartphone deals include OnePlus 5 (6GB RAM variant) available with an extra Rs 2000 discount on exchange. Honor 8 Pro along with other Honor smartphones will be listed with offers today. 

If you have read our extensive post on Amazon Prime Day in India, you will know that Amazon also lists it’s own products like Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV stick, Kindle and more with some sweet deals. Going by what we know so far, Amazon Fire TV stick will be up for sale with Rs 1000 discount. Also, you’ll get Rs 499 cashback if you pay using Amazon Pay balance. 

One of the deals we are keeping a close eye on is the 40 percent discount on Fitbit products. Although we have already seen such huge price cuts on the Fitbit fitness bands before. 

During the event, Amazon will launch products from across 30 brands including Honor, LG, IFB, InFocus and more. These deals will not just offer discounts but there are some useful offers from service providers like MakeMyTrip, BookMyShow, Swiggy and so on. While MakeMyTrip is offering Rs 750 off on domestic flight booking, BookMyShow on other hand is giving you a Rs 200 off on movie ticket booking and food delivery app Swiggy is giving Rs 150 off on a minimum bill value of Rs 450. 

HDFC Bank credit and debit card users will get an additional 15 percent off on all the transactions above Rs 5000 and the maximum cashback value is Rs 2000. Prime members will also receive Rs 200 cashback after topping up Amazon Pay Balance with at least Rs 500. 

Apart from all this, Amazon launched some exclusive and new content on the Prime Video between July 5 to July 9. You can read more on what's up for the Amazon Prime Video during the Prime Day here.

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MSI and Gigabyte gaming laptops are on sale for Amazon Prime Day

MSI and Gigabyte gaming laptops are on sale for Amazon Prime Day

The first Amazon Prime Day deals appear later today, and right before that, we have six deals at midnight, two of which are for high-end gaming laptops.

MSI and Gigabyte laptops are up to 23% off today until the end of July 11, when Amazon Prime Day concludes. So there's just a little time to save on these items.

What's meaningful about this deal is that MSI i7 GTX 1060 Stealth Gaming is 23% off of a normally expensive gaming laptop. It's just  $1,149 today. 

The same goes for the 10% off the Gigabyte i7 gaming laptops that now $1,799 ahead of Amazon Prime Day. There are three total configurations on sale.

MSI i7 GTX 1060 Stealth Gaming price and specs

MSI i7 GTX 1060 is dubbed a 'steal gaming' laptop due to its premium specs in a fairly portable design.

It has a 15.6-inch Full HD screen and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 6G GDDR5 graphics card that's VR-ready.

The GTX 1060 is paired with a quad-core Intel core i7-6700HQ with a clockspeed of 2.6GHz to 3.5Ghz, and it has 16GB DDR4 2400MHz (with two 8GB sticks) and 1TB of internal storage.

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The best movies on Netflix: great films you can watch in Australia right now

The best movies on Netflix: great films you can watch in Australia right now

UPDATED: The Netflix Original film Okja has been added to our list of the best movies on Netflix Australia – find out why on page 7!

If you're new to Netflix and want to find the best movies to watch, or you're tired of browsing the app for 30 minutes before finding something to watch, you've come to the right place. With thousands of movies at your disposal, it's easy to get stuck in binge-watching mode, but finding the honest-to-goodness best films can be a bit of a hassle.

In an effort to determine the best of the best, we've put together a list of the greatest possible films you can watch – curated by TechRadar editors and backed up with ratings from IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes – so that you don't have to sift through the muck. We'll keep this best-of list up to date with the latest movies that are must-watch, so you waste zero screen time searching.

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District 9

The film that put both director Neill Blomkamp (Elysium) and star Sharlto Copley (Powers) on the international stage, District 9 is an ingenious science fiction Apartheid allegory that puts marooned aliens in South African concentration camps. An anti-alien pencil pusher (Copley) has his whole world turned upside down when he is sprayed with some kind of liquid that is slowly turning him into an alien, and now he has to team up with one of the "prawns" he so despises if he has any hope of turning back to normal. Hilarious, action-packed and filled with flinch-worthy body horror moments, District 9 is an instant classic that rightfully earned a best picture nomination at the Oscars.

IMDB Rating: 8.0, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

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Midnight Special

The kind of smart science fiction film that Steven Spielberg used to make in his 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' heyday, Midnight Special continually offers a sense of wonder as its story unfolds. Without spoiling too much, the film centres on Roy (Michael Shannon), a father who must protect his special son  Alton (Jaeden Lieberher) from both the US government and a cult after it's discovered that the boy has otherworldly powers. Along for the ride are Alton's mother Sarah (Kirsten Dunst) and Roy's close friend Lucas (Joel Edgerton). With surprises around every corner, you never really know where Midnight Special is going, though what you can expect are some truly terrific performances and a mind-blowing finale. Fans of Stranger Things should check this out. 

IMDB Rating: 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

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Minority Report

What if you could prevent murders before they've occurred? More importantly, what would you do if you were due to be sentenced over a murder you haven't committed yet? That is the premise of Steven Spielberg's spectacular sci-fi film, Minority Report. Loosely based on the Philip K. Dick story of the same name, the film sees Tom Cruise play the head of a futuristic 'Precrime' Division tasked with stopping murderers from carrying out their violent actions. They can do this thanks to the psychic abilities of three siblings known as 'Precogs'. But what happens when this trio of soothsayers predicts a murder carried about by Cruise himself? Spoiler alert, he runs! A visually stunning film that's filled with ingenious and forward-thinking technological ideas that will likely become a reality in years to come, Minority Report is intense and action-packed. 

IMDB Rating: 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

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The Terminator

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While other films from the same time period have struggled to stay relevant, The Terminator remains as interesting and unique as it was 30 years ago. Plenty of reboots and sequels have come out since the release and though some have actually transcended the original critically – ahem, Terminator 2 – many aren't worth the film they were printed on. If you're looking for a retro masterpiece that holds up to modern-day cinema standards, you can stop searching.

IMDB Rating: 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Force Awakens

A triumphant return to the screen for the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens sees the characters we love from the original trilogy, like Han Solo, Chewbacca and Leia, set off another adventure with a new generation of wonderful characters. Ironically, for a series set among the stars, Director J.J. Abrams brings the franchise back to Earth by dialling down the CGI that hobbled the prequel trilogy – this is a Star Wars movie that uses real locations and sets, as well as puppets and actors in costume, to recreate the spirit of Episodes IV through VI. Featuring thrilling action, incredible special effects and terrific performances, The Force Awakens is the best Star Wars film in over 30 years.

IMDB Rating: 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Gravity

Gravity

It took an agonising seven years for director Alfonso Cuarón to follow his masterful last film, Children of Men, but what an incredible follow-up! With Gravity, he sure did stick the landing (ahem) and hit this one right out of orbit (I'll let myself out). This nail-bitingly intense film, in which Sandra Bullock's character must use her wits to survive in space after a catastrophic shuttle accident, is a technical marvel – the kind of film that wows even the likes of James Cameron, who called Gravity "the best space film ever done." A perfect marriage of drama and special effects, Gravity is an absolute classic.

IMDB Rating: 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 97%

The Matrix

Way back in 1999, The Matrix blew audiences away with its amazing special effects, mind-bending sci-fi plot, incredible wire-fu action scenes, wonderfully era-appropriate industrial soundtrack and spectacular bullet-time camerawork. Though writer-director siblings The Wachowskis would eventually follow it up with two lacklustre sequels, nothing could diminish the story of a virtual superhero named Neo (Keanu Reeves) and his awakening from a lifelike illusion. Neo learns that our world is just a virtual construct developed by machines in order to enslave humanity and use us as batteries to keep itself alive – not the best news to wake up to, that's for sure. In the words of Keanu himself, The Matrix is one film that is guaranteed to make you say "whoa".

IMDB Rating: 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 87%

Amanda Knox

Following the enormous success of its original docu-series Making a Murderer, Netflix has once again returned to the ever-popular 'true crime' well with Amanda Knox. The Netflix Original documentary tells the harrowing story of an American exchange student who spent four years in an Italian prison after being convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Forced to endure the prosecution's various character assassination tactics, including public slut-shaming, Knox maintains her innocence at all times, with her appeals eventually reaching Italy's Supreme Court. Amanda Knox is an effective and truly eye-opening documentary that is not to be missed.

IMDB Rating: 7.0, Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

The Imposter

The Imposter

Okay, so you've watched all of Making a Murderer, The Jinx, West of Memphis and Dear Zachary, but still haven't scratched that 'True Crime' itch? Well, it's about time you add The Imposter to your queue. Released in 2012, this (almost unbelievable) documentary follows a young man from Spain who convinces a grieving Texas family that he is their missing 16-year-old son. Told through re-enactments, interviews and news footage, The Imposter is an utterly gripping tale that will make you doubt your own family members. Okay, maybe not, but it's really damn good.

IMDB Rating: 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

Rubble Kings

Thought the classic '70s film The Warriors was pure make-believe? You'd be surprised how much truth was actually buried under all the crazy costumes. Throughout the decade, the New York City borough known as The Bronx was teeming with gang violence; each gang with its own uniform, its own war-chief and its own piece of turf to fiercely defend against rival gangs – sometimes to the death. Rubble Kings documents this fascinating era, interviewing many of the key players and giving insight into the series of events that would eventually bring peace to The Bronx at the tail end of the tumultuous decade. Fans of The Warriors, The Get Down and Hip-Hop Evolution will adore Rubble Kings.  Okay, boppers. It's time to add Rubble Kings to your Netflix queue…

IMDB Rating: 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes: 73%

Wake in Fright

Wake in Fright

One of the most powerful and harrowing films in Australian cinema history, Wake in Fright forces audiences to take a good hard look at Australia's destructively macho drinking culture. Marooned in a small outback town while he waits for a train to Sydney, schoolteacher John Grant (Gary Bond) stops in at a local pub to pass the time. Sounds innocent enough, right? Unfortunately for John, a chance encounter with a pack of local louts sends him on an incredibly dark odyssey into the Australian heart of darkness. As shocking and menacing as any horror movie, Wake in Fright is an extremely confronting masterpiece that requires a strong stomach.

IMDB Rating: 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Drive

Drive

Drive is the film that made it cool to love Ryan Gosling. Based on the novel of the same name by James Sallis, this pulpy thriller is one of the most stylish films of the last decade, having almost single-handedly revived the neon ’80s synth-pop scene. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson, Only God Forgives), Drive sees Gosling play a nameless stunt driver who works as a shady wheelman by night. When a job goes horribly wrong, this ‘driver’ must dispense violent justice to make things right for those he cares for. The film’s immense influence can be felt across all forms of media – the video game Hotline Miami, in particular, owes a large debt of gratitude to Drive. A loving ode to the early tough-guy crime movies of Michael Mann, Drive is essential viewing.

IMDB Rating: 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Simultaneously terrifying and mesmerising, The Silence of the Lambs is the film that catapulted the fictional character of Dr. Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter to mythic proportions. This brilliantly psychotic serial killer, played with great menace by Sir Anthony Hopkins in the role won him an Oscar, has since gone on be the subject of several films, books and even a fantastic television series. But while his impact on The Silence of the Lambs is huge, the story belongs to Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), an FBI trainee who is given the task of consulting with the infamous man-eater in an effort to track down a deranged killer that's skinning his victims. Foster's role is less showy but more impressive, played with equal parts determination and vulnerability. We fear for her because we see ourselves in her shoes, but also because we get a real sense of what drives her character, both emotionally and mentally. These characters may have appeared in many other films, but The Silence of the Lambs is still the best by a long stretch. A true masterpiece.

IMDB Rating: 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

Zodiac

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Director David Fincher revolutionised the modern-day serial killer thriller with his masterpiece, Se7en, so when it came time to revisit the genre with Zodiac, the visionary director opted to tear it back down again (in a good way, that is). Eschewing the grim flashiness of the aforementioned film, Zodiac follows the true (and still unsolved) Zodiac murder spree that occurred across the US during the 1960s-70s. Fincher approaches the morbid material with the kind of journalistic attention to detail and intense investigation that would become incredibly popular several years later (just imagine how celebrated Zodiac would be if it were released now, in the time of total true crime obsession). Jake Gyllenhaal plays Robert Graysmith, the real-life newspaper cartoonist that would eventually devote decades of his life in the pursuit of the Zodiac killer's true identity. The rest of the cast ain't shabby, either – Robert Downey Jr (not playing Iron Man), Mark Ruffalo (not playing Hulk), Anthony Edwards, Brian Cox and Chloë Sevigny star in supporting roles. A gripping true story, Zodiac is a must for devoted true crime enthusiasts. 

IMDB Rating: 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

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The Crow

The Crow

One of the great comic book movies of the nineties, nay, of all time, The Crow is a visually spectacular revenge film that sees a murdered rock star return from the grave to kill the men responsible for killing him and his fiancee on the eve of their wedding. Tragically, lead star Brandon Lee lost his life in a freak accident on set involving a faulty prop gun. Set to be a breakthrough role for Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, the film was eventually completed by director Alex Proyas in an effort to honour his star and friend. Though this is a tough film that's mostly dark, rainy and violent, there's a warmth to The Crow that shines through the darkness, proving that when all hope seems lost, love can transcend even death.

IMDB Rating: 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Lawrence of Arabia (Restored Version)

One of the greatest historical epics of all time, Lawrence of Arabia has arrived on Netflix in its recently restored form. Trust us when we say that the film, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, looks even more sublime now than ever before. Desert landscapes are vast and immaculate, skies (and Peter O'Toole's eyes) are the incredibly blue, and close-up detail is off the charts. Still, underneath all the eye candy on display, lies one of the most inspiring war stories of all time, all of which is based on true events in the life of British officer T.E Lawrence, who led the Arab tribes against the Turks in WWI. If you haven't seen Lawrence of Arabia before, we suggest you set aside a weekend (this movie is very, very long) and remedy that as soon as possible. 

IMDB Rating: 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes: 97%

Taxi Driver

Scarface

Few films in the history of cinema are as powerful as Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Taxi Driver. Made in the mid '70s, back when New York was a rougher, dirtier place, the film practically oozes a scuzzy, neon-bathed atmosphere all of its own. Robert De Niro plays Travis Bickle, a troubled, lonely Vietnam vet who takes a gig driving a cab because he just can't sleep at night. Though he's disgusted with the Big Apple's sleazy, vice-filled ways, Travis can't seem to stay away from its seedier areas, picking up questionable fares in bad neighbourhoods and frequenting scummy porno theatres in an attempt to cure his insomnia. After a failed attempt to start a normal relationship with political campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), Travis meets a 12-year-old prostitute named Iris (Jodie Foster) as she attempts to run away from her despicable pimp, Sport (Harvey Keitel). With his revulsion pushed over the edge, Travis stocks up on firearms and channels his immense anger and hatred into a mission to save Iris from her tragic circumstances. Fantastically directed and acted, and featuring the late, great Bernard Hermann's haunting final score, Taxi Driver is a film that every lover of cinema needs to see. 

IMDB Rating: 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

Creed

Creed

It shouldn’t have been possible for what is ostensibly the seventh entry in the 40-year-old Rocky franchise to hit as hard as the original film, both physically and emotionally, but that’s exactly what the franchise spin-off Creed has managed to do. Aside from being an inspired idea (Rocky is now the trainer and his pupil is Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son, Adonis), the film succeeds in large part thanks to the efforts of director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station) and his star, Michael B. Jordan (also from Fruitvale Station). Through their collaborative efforts, the two have shown all the makings of what could become the next great Scorsese/De Niro-style partnership. It also features a tremendous Oscar-nominated performance from the Italian Stallion himself, Sylvester Stallone. A true knockout.

IMDB Rating: 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

This Is England

This Is England

A heartbreaking coming of age tale inspired by director Shane Meadows' own life, This Is England tells the story of Shaun (Thomas Turgoose), a lonely, fatherless child (thanks to Maggie Thatcher's Falklands War) who finds friendship in a group of local teenage skinheads. Though things start off well, Shaun eventually succumbs to the questionable guidance of a violent racist named Combo (a never-better Stephen Graham) who returns to town after a stint in prison. Will Shaun be able to break away from Combo's negative influence?

We're not going to mince words here – This Is England is a genuine masterpiece of British cinema. Also worth watching are its three follow-up television miniseries' – This Is England '86, This Is England '88 and This Is England '90.

IMDB Rating: 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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Most of us have had relationships that ended in heartbreak, so if a company came along with the technology to delete the person that caused said heartbreak from your memory forever, would you do it? That's the premise of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a film from the brilliant, twisted mind of Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation). Joel (Jim Carrey) is devastated when he runs into his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), and realises she has no memory of him whatsoever. Unable to deal with the heartache, Joel contacts the company that did it so that he can do the same thing to his memories of her. However, as his bad memories start vanishing before him, the good ones do, too. Now, Joel wants out, but is it too late for him to stop it? Or will Joel lose Clementine forever? Cleverly realised by visionary director Michel Gondry (Be Kind Rewind), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an undisputed masterpiece that demands to be watched.

IMDB Rating: 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Beasts of No Nation

Beasts of No Nation

As Netflix’s first original movie, Beasts of No Nation had a lot to prove. The VOD scene had traditionally been associated with low budget indies and D-grade horror films, but with Beasts of No Nation, Netflix managed to convince people that high quality (dare I say, Oscar-calibre) films could be streamed at home and shown in theatres at the same time. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective season 1), Beasts follows the loss of a child soldier’s innocence as he’s forced to do unspeakable things. The film hits like a sledgehammer, never shying away from the brutality and horror experienced by this young boy (played masterfully by newcomer Abraham Attah). Equally powerful is Idris Elba’s portrayal as the boy’s remorseless and despicable commander. Though not what you’d call a crowd-pleaser, we hope that Netflix continues to bring us brilliant films like this.

IMDB Rating: 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Rocky

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Rocky, the 1976 film about a nobody boxer who got a chance to fight the world heavyweight champion, Clubber Lang, almost didn't happen. Stallone wrote the story with himself as the lead actor and refused to sell it until he got his way. The movie companies thought it was good, and even offered him $238,000 for it so long as they could have someone else besides Stallone, who had virtually zero acting experience at the time, cast as the eponymous role. Stallone held out. He had $106 in his bank account when he filmed Rocky. But his real-life resilience translated to his on-screen performance, making Rocky a must-watch.

IMDB Rating: 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Coming to America

Perhaps the most charming and endlessly entertaining comedy of Eddie Murphy's career, Coming to America takes the standard 'fish out of water' concept and weaves pure magic with it. Unhappy with the arranged marriage set up by royal parents, Prince Akeem of the wealthy (and fictitious) African nation of Zamunda sets off for America in search of love with help from his squire, Semmi (Arsenio Hall). Before long, Akeem falls for the smart and independent Lisa (Shari Headley), heir to the McDowell's fast food restaurant empire. Insistent that he win her affections with his personality and not his wealth, Akeem and Semmi pretend to be poor and acquire jobs at McDowell's. Now, the pair must contend with Lisa's over-protective father (John Amos) and her jerk boyfriend (Eriq La Salle). Full of heart and bloody hilarious, Coming to America is a comedy classic.

IMDB Rating: 7.0, Rotten Tomatoes: 69%

Fight Club

fight club

You know what they say: black comedy is still comedy! While the first rule of Fight Club may be that you shouldn't talk about Fight Club, it's extremely hard to keep quiet about a film as provocative as this. Though its messages are based in extremely dark satire, David Fincher's film is as nihilistic and anarchistic as any major film studio has ever produced. Violent, gross and incendiary, Fight Club sees emasculated males bash each other's faces in to make themselves feel manly once more. While the film's themes are intended in jest (the film is basically Gen X's ultra-dark version of a Marx Brothers comedy), they certainly resonated strongly with certain fans, many of which would go on to start their own fight clubs. Despite being misunderstood by its biggest admirers, Fight Club is one of the must-see films of the late '90s.

IMDB Rating: 8.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 80%

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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One of the greatest comedies of the century, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is the movie that announced Will Ferrell as the comedic leading man that he was always destined to be. And how could it not? Just look at that majestic moustache! Set in the '70s, Anchorman follows the exploits of San Diego's most prestigious and popular local news anchor, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his all-male news team of Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Champ Kind (David Koechner) and Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) . Though he's beloved by the whole city and considers himself the king of the town, Ron's whole world is flipped upside down with the arrival of Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), an ambitious reporter who dreams of becoming the world's first female news anchor. Of course, this flies in the face of the Ron and his team's old-fashioned sexist worldview, bringing about a fierce battle of the sexes in the Channel 4 newsroom. Absurd, imaginative and utterly hilarious, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy just might be the finest hour of everyone involved.  Watch it with a nice glass of scotch, in a room that smells of rich mahogany. 

IMDB Rating: 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes: 66%

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Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

Following the success of their classic rom-zom-com, Shaun of the Dead, director Edgar Wright, star and writer Simon Pegg and co-star Nick Frost teamed up once again to bring their hilarious sensibilities to the buddy-cop movie genre with Hot Fuzz. London super-cop Nicholas Angel (Pegg) is involuntarily transferred to a village in the English countryside for making his superiors look bad by comparison. There, he teams up with dim-witted (but well-meaning) cop Danny Butterman (Nick Frost) and together, the pair uncover a murder conspiracy. If films like Point Break and Bad Boys II are in constant rotation at your place, you absolutely owe it to yourself to grab a Cornetto and watch Hot Fuzz.

IMDB Rating: 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

American Psycho

American Psycho

It may look like a thriller, but Just like its main character, American Psycho is something entirely different under the surface. Quite frankly, most people don't expect this film to be as funny and endlessly quotable as it is. Director Mary Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner did the unthinkable when they took on the job of adapting Bret Easton-Ellis' hugely controversial and largely unfilmable book, American Psycho – they looked beyond the source material's horrendously graphic and seemingly never-ending violence to focus on the scathing satire of the greed-obsessed '80s buried underneath. Christian Bale solidified himself as one of the world's most exciting actors in the role of Patrick Bateman, the Wall Street yuppie with an insatiable lust for blood and dinner reservations. Both shocking and hilarious, American Psycho is a remarkably clever cult classic.

IMDB Rating: 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

City of God

The Shawshank Redemption

If you've blasted your way through both seasons of Narcos and want another South American crime epic to get stuck into, consider City of God as your next destination. Based on true events that took place over three decades in the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro, the film accurately recreates the lively and energetic vibe of Brazil, but also counters it some truly harrowing scenes of devastating violence. In the 'City of God', children brandish firearms and kill each other indiscriminately over petty drug deals. While that might sound like too much to bear, the terrific filmmaking on display from Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund will keep you on the edge of your seat, as will the film's authentic performers and compelling story. One of the greatest films of all time, City of God is like Goodfellas scored to a samba beat.

IMDB Rating: 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

Pulp Fiction

Perhaps the most influential movie of the 90s, Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, the big prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and the hearts and minds of an entire pop culture-obsessed generation. Presented as an ingenious crime anthology with three interlocking parts, Pulp Fiction follows two hitmen as they go on a job and experience what may or may not be an act of God, a dinner date with the crime boss' wife which (almost) spirals out of control, and a boxer who accepts money from the aforementioned boss to take a dive, but opts to skip town instead. Violent, audacious and with little concern to the rules of cinema, Pulp Fiction is the kind of whip-smart classic that can be watched at the drop of a hat. The film may have seen its fair share of imitators over the years, but none of that has diluted Pulp Fiction's immense power. 

IMDB Rating: 8.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

The Departed

The Departed

The film that finally won director Martin Scorsese a much-deserved Oscar, The Departed is a brilliant cops and gangsters movie that proves not all remakes of foreign films are bad. Closely based on the hugely successful Infernal Affairs series from China, The Departed relocates the action to Boston, placing undercover cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) under the watchful eye of notorious gangster, Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Meanwhile, Frank has a mole within the department in Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a man who's been given the task of finding… himself. Can Billy identify the mole before the mole identifies him? Suspenseful, violent and hilarious, The Departed might be even better than its highly regarded source material.

IMDB Rating: 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Reservoir Dogs

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A heist thriller that doesn't show the heist, Quentin Tarantino's scintillating debut Reservoir Dogs announced the arrival of a major filmmaking talent who would go on to win multiple Oscars and secure himself amongst the all-time greatest writer-directors. After a botched jewellery store heist, a group of career criminals retreat to their hideout and try to figure out why the cops were practically already there waiting for them. Is there a rat inside the team? And if so, who is it? With an incredible cast that includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Steve Buscemi, Reservoir Dogs is violent, offensive and utterly fantastic. 

IMDB Rating: 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

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Okja

Korean director Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Snowpiercer) is an eclectic filmmaker, and his latest work, Okja, is in a genre all of its own. Is it an adventure film? Is it science fiction? Is it a drama? Is it a fairy tale? Is it satire? The answer is… all of the above. With a style that's somewhere between Spielberg and Miyazaki, the film follows a young Korean girl's quest to rescue her best friend Okja, a super-pig that was created by the multi-national conglomerate Mirando Corporation for the purposes of consumption. Flipping between heartbreaking and joyful at the drop of a hat, Okja is an emotional roller coaster of a film that may well have you reconsidering your dietary choices. 

IMDB Rating: 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

Rambo

Living off the grid in Southeast Asia, John Rambo is dragged back on to the battlefield once more when a group of missionaries is taken hostage by despicable war criminals in war-torn Burma. To get them back, he's going to have to blast through an entire army. Kicking the level of gruesome violence up to the extreme, Rambo is not a film for the squeamish. However, if you love the character and enjoy seeing irredeemable baddies get torn apart by 50-caliber machine gun fire and makeshift machetes, this is the movie for you – just don't expect high art (check out the disparity between the IMDB user score and Rotten Tomatoes critic score below).

IMDB Rating: 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes: 37%

Con Air

One of the most entertaining action movies of the '90s, the Nicolas Cage vehicle (in more ways than one) Con Air has been added to Netflix Australia. After spending seven years in jail for accidentally killing a man while protecting his wife, newly paroled ex-con (and former US Ranger) Cameron Poe (Cage) is on a prisoner transport plane heading home to meet his daughter for the first time. Unfortunately for him, this is going to be one bumpy ride, as a group of death row inmates who are also onboard decide to hijack the plane in a last ditch attempt at freedom. Packed with colourful characters and terrific one-liners, Con Air is the kind of brawny action movie they just don't make anymore.

IMDB Rating: 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes: 54%

Captain America: Civil War

Though Marvel Studios films are known for being visually spectacular, action-packed and epic in scope, the real reason audiences around the world have embraced the Marvel Cinematic Universe is because of its characters. While we may have our favourites, we've spent enough time with the likes of Iron Man and Captain America to know what these beloved heroes stand for – they don't always agree with each other, but this dynamic of differing opinions is the key to The Avengers successful. That's all well and good when there's a clear enemy to face, but what happens when these super-powered individuals fall on opposing sides of an issue that strikes at very heart of the team? Answer: friends and teammates will go to war with each other. Easily the Marvel film with the highest emotional stakes to date, Captain America: Civil War is a phenomenal entry in the ongoing Marvel saga, one that provides no easy answers. Neither side is wrong about its stance, yet we know that there will ultimately be only one victor. 

IMDB Rating: 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

Django Unchained

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Quentin Tarantino is loved and revered for his work in American cinema, and lately his takes on classic '70s movies. Like his take on Inglourious Basterds before it, Django Unchained deals with role reversal in a historically controversial time. The story of revenge and justice, Django (played by Jamie Foxx) and Dr. King Schultz (played by Christoph Waltz) set off to hunt down a gang of felons before the ultimate promise of setting Django free. Like other Tarantino films, it doesn't shy away from the grotesque and gory or mind going against the grain, making it easy to recommend and easier to watch time and time again. And, Netflix also provides QT fans with the ability to stream his classic films Inglourious Basterds and Reservoir Dogs.

IMDB Rating: 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

Ant-Man

Sin Nombre

One of the most charming and purely enjoyable films that Marvel has made to date, Ant-Man burrows its way into our hearts thanks to its light-hearted tone, likeable characters and comedic acumen. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is an ex-con that just wants to do right by his daughter, so when the opportunity calls for him to use his thieving skills for good, he goes for it. Before long, Lang finds himself teaming up with genius creator Hank Pym (Michael Douglass) and Pym's daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) to become Ant-Man, a superhero that can shrink to microscopic sizes. Fast, funny and full of heart, Ant-Man leaves a very big impression for someone so small.

IMDB Rating: 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes: 81%

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

A major turning point for the comic book movie genre, The Dark Knight saw the concept of a superhero film grow up significantly, with director Christopher Nolan approaching the material like a genuine crime film inspired by the films of Michael Mann. Gone were the days of cartoonish villains in a fantastical setting – Gotham City finally felt like a real place that was being held under a veil of terror by a genuinely frightening psychopath. Which brings us to Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance (yes, this is a superhero movie that received an Academy Award for acting) as The Joker. Easily one of the most memorable performances of the last decade from any movie, the character instantly became one of the greatest villains in cinema history, cementing Ledger's legacy shortly after his untimely death. Jared Leto has taken on the role of Joker in the film Suicide Squad, but chances are that he'll never top our Heath.

IMDB Rating: 9.0, Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Age of Ultron

Okay, so it wasn't quite as crowd-pleasing as its predecessor, The Avengers, but even Marvel's above average efforts are still incredibly entertaining and spectacular. Laying the foundations for the upcoming film Captain America: Civil War, Age of Ultron juggles numerous characters and leaves them in places that will cause major ramifications for the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A must-watch film for any fan of superhero movies.

IMDB Rating: 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 75%

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom) is a writer/director know for his whimsical and inimitable style, with characters who are fleshed out (regardless of whether they're actually people) and have warmth and heart to spare. With his first foray into family-fare, Fantastic Mr. Fox, the visionary filmmaker succeeded in creating his most accessible film to date. Based on the classic story by Roald Dahl, the film follows a wily fox (played with incredible charm and terrific comedic timing by George Clooney) who bandies together with his family (voiced by Meryl Streep and Jason Schwartzman) and friends (including voice work from regular Wes Anderson collaborator, Bill Murray) to fight off the mean farmers that plan to destroy their homes. Featuring wonderful stop-motion animation, Fantastic Mr. Fox is a heartfelt and hilarious film that's destined to become a family favourite. 

IMDB Rating: 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes: 92%  Stream it now on Netflix

The Iron Giant

Criminally overlooked by audiences upon initial release, The Iron Giant is an animated film that has steadily grown in appreciation over the years, to the point where many traditional animation purists now consider it an undisputed classic. The feature-length debut of director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), and Set during the 1950s at the height of the 'Red Scare' period of America's history, The Iron Giant tells the story of a lonely boy named Hogarth (Eli Marienthal) who makes a new best friend in an enormous amnesiac robot (Vin Diesel). The robot eventually realises that he was actually built as a weapon, and before long, the authorities find out about him and set out on a quest to destroy the gentle giant. Now the boy and his metallic friend have to protect each other at all costs. A touching film in the tradition of E.T. the Extra-terrestrial, The Iron Giant deserves to be considered as not just a terrific animated film, but as one the greatest films of the '90s, period. 

IMDB Rating: 8.0, Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
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Back to the Future

Idiocracy

A time-travelling classic from director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and producer Steven Spielberg (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Back to the Future sees 1980s teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) race back to the 1950s to ensure that his parents meet during high school and fall in love – he better succeed, because if he fails, he’ll be wiped from existence in his current timeline! To do this, he’ll need help from Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) – an eccentric scientist who’s built a working time machine in the form of a DeLorean sports car. A fantastic fish-out-of-water tale that leans heavily on 1950s nostalgia, great performances and terrific visual effects, Back to the Future can be considered a high-watermark from everyone involved.

IMDB Rating: 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Zootopia

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More than just a cute movie about talking animals, Disney's Zootopia cleverly sneaks messages about prejudice, tolerance, and even the war on drugs, into its animated take on cop movie procedurals. Though its characters may be bunnies, foxes and other wild animals, the idea of not judging someone by their race (or in this case, species) is more important than ever right now. Gorgeously animated with loveable characters and a hilarious script full of jokes that only adults will get (there's even a Breaking Bad reference at one point), Zootopia continues Disney's streak of incredible animated films. Now bring on Zootopia 2!

IMDB Rating: 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

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Logitech is taking its stylish G gaming headphones to Aussie streets later this month

Logitech is taking its stylish G gaming headphones to Aussie streets later this month

Revealed last month, Logitech G is a new headphone series that aims to provide a listening experience that's advanced enough for pro gamers but also stylish enough to wear on the streets. 

While only US pricing and release details had originally been revealed, Logitech has now confirmed that its attractive G433 headphones will be hitting Australian stores later this month, with a suggested retail price of $169.95. 

The Logitech G433 Gaming Headset sports a hydrophobic, stain-resistant fabric finish and replaceable mesh ear pads (a second set comes inside the box), and will be available in Royal Blue, Fire Red and Triple Black.

The G433 in Fire Red and Royal Blue

The G433 offers DTS Headphone:X 7.1 sound, giving you an accurate and realistic surround sound experience with true positional audio, allowing you to take in your environment and make it harder for your opponents to get the drop on you. You can also manually tune the volume levels for each of the seven channels.

As the headset is wired, it can be used across PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. While gaming is obviously a major focus of the G433 headphones, they've been designed for outdoor use, too, with a detachable boom mic and a fashionable style that refrains from the usual over-the-top video game aesthetic found in many competing cans. 

Along with the G433 headphones, Logitech has also announced the arrival of its slightly more affordable G233 Prodigy Gaming Headset, which has a soft-touch black and cyan design and is priced at $129.95.

The G233 Prodigy Gaming Headset

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In less than 24 hours, the first Amazon Prime Day deals begin in the US

In less than 24 hours, the first Amazon Prime Day deals begin in the US

The countdown to Amazon Prime Day deals is in effect, with less than 24 hours for the first official items on sale.

But we're already seeing deep discounts on a number of key products in the lead up to Prime Day 2017. Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon is trying to make its own online shopping 'holiday' a week-long thing.

That's wonderful news if you want to pay as much as half price, with 4K TV deals, the Echo speaker on sale and temporary video game price drops if you own a PS4 or Xbox One. Sorry, Nintendo Switch is still not in stock for Amazon prime Day as far as we can tell.

Early Amazon Prime Day deals so far

Naturally, we're seeing discounts on Amazon's products, both new and refurbished, including Amazon Echo, Amazon Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets.

You can also load up on important everything that has to do with enjoying these devices, including $.99 movie rentals, $.99 music streaming, and cheaper reading Kindle Unlimited subscriptions.

We're seeing phones on sale, too. Amazon has $50 Android phones and the Samsung Galaxy S8 at more than 25% off right now. Same deal applies to the S8 Galaxy Plus at 25% off.

This is just the beginning. At the link below, we'll be rounding up all of the best deals that start popping up over the next 24 hours and into July 11.

All of the Amazon Prime Day deals listed

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Virgin Mobile is the first network to make your Twitter usage free

Virgin Mobile is the first network to make your Twitter usage free

As networks fall over themselves to offer customers perks such as free access to services and ‘free data’ with certain apps, Virgin Mobile is the first one to offer unlimited usage of Twitter without eating into your precious data allowance.

The network already gives its 4G users free data when using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, and it’s now added Twitter to its arsenal.

It means you’ll be able to post tweets, upload images, enjoying Gifs and watch videos on the platform without eating into your data allowance. There is one thing that’s not included in Virgin’s free data offer though… live video.

If you want to enjoy the latest live video stream in Twitter, it will still come out of your data allowance.

Not alone

Virgin Mobile isn’t alone in offering ‘zero-rated’ apps, and just earlier this week Three announced that eligible customers will be able to stream Netflix, SoundCloud and Deezer without it coming out of their data allowance.

It will be interesting to see if other networks follow suit as they attempt to attract new customers with value-add deals.

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Download of the day – A Day in the Life of a Slice of Bread

Download of the day – A Day in the Life of a Slice of Bread

A Day in the Life of a Slice of Bread is a bizarre text adventure, and it's available to download and play free from Itch.io.

ADitLoaSoB (a catchy initialism if ever we saw one) presents you with a series of choices that help you determine the fate of a sentient bakery product. Will he become a productive member of society, or is he toast?

Without giving too much away, the game's opening is surprisingly dark and existential, focusing on the limitations of your life as a slice, but persevere and things soon start looking up.

Download here: A Day in the Life of a Slice of Bread

Download of the Day is our pick of the best free software around – whether it's useful, fun, or just plain silly. If you have any recommendations, please send them to downloads@techradar.com.

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Apple reportedly prepping a mirror-like finish for the iPhone 8

Apple reportedly prepping a mirror-like finish for the iPhone 8

It's been a busy weekend for iPhone 8 rumors: right off the back of news that the wireless charging tech Apple wants to put in its next handsets might not be ready by September, we've got speculation that a special "mirror-like" finish is in the works for the flagship phone.

The tip-off is courtesy of seasoned Apple leaker Benjamin Geskin on Twitter, someone we'd trust more than most when it comes to iPhone info, who says that a source inside the company told him what was in the pipeline.

According to Geskin, four colors are in the way for the iPhone 8, with the others presumably white, black, and rose gold. We should point out that the image above, tweeted out by Geskin, is an older iPhone with a reflective case, but it gives you an idea.

Color us surprised

Previously we'd been expecting up to six colors for the iPhone 8, with red, gold and gray also on the table, but the mirror-like finish is something of a curve ball. It would certainly make the tenth anniversary iPhone stand out from the crowd, including the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus expected to launch alongside it.

We're just glad to see a rumor that isn't about whether the Touch ID sensor will be on the front or the back of the iPhone 8, to be honest – a saga of speculation and gossip that feels like it's been running for the whole year.

Also on the cards for the iPhone 8's unveiling in September are a bezel-free display, a vertically aligned dual-lens camera with some extra AR smarts, and possibly even a curved screen. We've rounded up all the rumors we've heard so far into one place for you here.

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