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• Someone already turned Apple’s AirTag into a slim, wallet-friendly card

  06-05-2021 23:14
  
  Apple’s new AirTag item trackers are pretty small, but not quite small enough to slip into most wallets without adding an obvious bit of bulk.
  Fortunately, as one talented AirTag owner has found, that’s nothing you can’t fix with a heat gun, a bit of soldering and an understanding that you could totally fry your shiny new AirTag in the blink of an eye. Oh, and a 3D printer.
  When Andrew Ngai realized that much of AirTag’s thickness came from its PCB and its battery being s
  
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• Lightmatter’s photonic AI ambitions light up an $80M B round

  06-05-2021 16:01
  
  AI is fundamental to many products and services today, but its hunger for data and computing cycles is bottomless. Lightmatter plans to leapfrog Moore’s law with its ultra-fast photonic chips specialized for AI work, and with a new $80M round the company is poised to take its light-powered computing to market.
  We first covered Lightmatter in 2018, when the founders were fresh out of MIT and had raised $11M to prove that their idea of photonic computing was as valuable as they claimed. They
  
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• Facebook launches Neighborhoods

  06-05-2021 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook is launching a new feature called Neighborhoods, which the company says is designed to strengthen local communities. This is a new dedicated feature and space within the Facebook app, the company says it is designed to help you connect with your neighbors. People have always used Facebook to connect with their neighbors — rallying […](Read More ...)The post Facebook launches Neighborhoods appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE expected to launch in July

  06-05-2021 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or Fan Edition smartphone has been rumored for a while and now it looks like we have some details on when it will launch. According to a recent report the handset will be launching in July the device will be based on the Galaxy S21. The handset is expected […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy S21 FE expected to launch in July appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• WhatsApp May Start Offering Sticker Suggestions to Android, iOS Users

  06-05-2021 15:21
  
  WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will suggest stickers based on the words you type, according to WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo. The feature is said to be in development for both Android and iOS users.
  
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• Oppo Smart TV K9 Series With 65-Inch, 55-Inch, 43-Inch Models, HDR10+, Dolby Audio Launched

  06-05-2021 15:16
  
  Oppo Smart TV K9 series has been launched in China with 60Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 2GB RAM. The 65-inch model gets HDMI 2.1 ports while the other two get HDMI 2.0 ports. They are all powered by the same quad-core processor.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra land on Vodafone

  06-05-2021 15:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra have launched in the UK today and now they are also available from UK mobile carrier Vodafone. Vodafone are offering the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra on a range of their contracts in the UK with prices starting at £51 […](Read More ...)The post Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra land on Vodafone appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Here’s a Calendar Trick to Ease Post-Pandemic Reentry

  06-05-2021 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Ready or not, the world is opening up. Creating a daily rhythm calendar can help you take it all in at your own pace.
  
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• Oppo Enco Air TWS Earphones, Oppo Band Vitality Edition Launched: All the details

  06-05-2021 14:55
  
  Oppo Enco Air TWS earphones and Oppo Band Vitality Edition have been launched in China. Oppo Enco Air earphones come with Bluetooth v5.2 and can offer a total of up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge. Oppo Band Vitality Edition comes with AMOLED display, 12 exercise modes, and up to 14 days of battery life.
  
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• WhatsApp Privacy Policy Probe: Delhi High Court Seeks CCI Stand on Appeals on Inquiry

  06-05-2021 14:29
  
  The Delhi High Court asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to reply on the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp against a single judge order dismissing their pleas against the probe CCI ordered into the instant messaging app's new privacy policy.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A82 5G Promo Video Leak Suggests Big Battery, Launch Expected Soon

  06-05-2021 14:22
  
  Samsung Galaxy A82 5G promo video has been leaked. It does not reveal any specifications in particular, but suggests that the phone could launch soon. Samsung has not shared any information on the Galaxy A82 5G yet.
  
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• XION CyberX 50mph cyberpunk electric bike (final days)

  06-05-2021 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  XION CyberX is a new cyberpunk inspired electric bike that is capable of speeds of up to 50 mph with a range of over 100 miles. Launched via Indigo the mid drive electric bike is equipped with fat tyres and full suspension and a two-person seat. “Hit the mountain bike trails, ride with your dirt […](Read More ...)The post XION CyberX 50mph cyberpunk electric bike (final days) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Aeva, the Driving Startup Founded by Former Apple Engineers, Says Its Sensor Can Detect Vehicles 500m Away

  06-05-2021 14:13
  
  Self-driving sensor startup Aeva Technologies, founded by former Apple engineers, said its sensor can detect other vehicles from beyond 500m and pedestrians from a distance of more than 350m.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite 5G launched in the UK

  06-05-2021 14:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Xiaomi are launching two new smartphones in the UK, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite 5G and the device will be available to order from today. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G will retail for £399 in the UK and it will be available from MI.com, Amazon and Vodafone. The Xiaomi Mi […](Read More ...)The post Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite 5G launched in the UK appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Kafmasino ONE advanced coffeemaker

  06-05-2021 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In advance coffeemaker in the form of the Kafmasino ONE has launched via Kickstarter this month offering a home coffee making machine capable of combining the latest technology with an affordable price. Using a smartphone companion application, available for both Android and iOS devices the coffeemaker allows you to customize the flow and pressure, creating […](Read More ...)The post Kafmasino ONE advanced coffeemaker appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Oculii looks to supercharge radar for autonomy with $55M round B

  06-05-2021 14:01
  
  Autonomous vehicles rely on many sensors to perceive the world around them, and while cameras and lidar get a lot of the attention, good old radar is an important piece of the puzzle — though it has some fundamental limitations. Oculii, which just raised a $55M round, aims to minimize those limitations and make radar more capable with a smart software layer for existing devices — and sell its own as well.
  Radar’s advantages lie in its superior range, and in the fact that its ra
  
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• GigaDrive Thunderbolt 4 2,800 MBs 4TB external SSD (final days)

  06-05-2021 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GigaDrive is a new rugged external SSD not only provides extremely fast transfer speeds but is also resistant to water, dust and shocks. Equipped with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity the pocket-sized SSD can be equipped with up to 4 TB NVMe M.2 of storage offering speeds of up to 2,800 MB/s. Early bird pledges are now […](Read More ...)The post GigaDrive Thunderbolt 4 2,800 MBs 4TB external SSD (final days) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Shape Care gym gloves track your reps, balance, capacity, heart rate and more

  06-05-2021 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Shape.Cares have created a new pair of gym gloves capable of tracking in real-time your repetitions, exercise technique, low distribution, balance, capacity, heart rate and progress, allowing you to fully concentrate on your technique. Specially priced early bird pledges are now available for the creative project from roughly $166 or £123 (depending on current exchange […](Read More ...)The post Shape Care gym gloves track your reps,balance, capacity, heart rate and more appeared f
  
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• Twitter is launching improved prompts to combat harmful tweets

  06-05-2021 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter is making changes to its prompts that are designed to stop people sending harmful tweets, the company will now use improved prompts on both android and iOS. When someone is replying to a tweet with a potentially harmful tweet or message, they will get a prompt asking them if they may want to review […](Read More ...)The post Twitter is launching improved prompts to combat harmful tweets appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Clexi smart and secure external SSD drive

  06-05-2021 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you are searching for a secure smart external SSD drive to store your important documents you may be interested in the new Cléxi smart drive. Capable of securing your data using : 256-Bit AES hardware encryption, Auto-Lock with proximity awareness and Strong authentication based on public-key cryptography. Not only that but you can easily […](Read More ...)The post Clexi smart and secure external SSD drive appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G With Snapdragon 865 Launched: Price, Specifications

  06-05-2021 13:37
  
  Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC has silently been launched in markets including Germany, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The new S20 FE 4G model has a Snapdragon 865 chip unlike its original model that came with an Exynos 990 SoC.
  
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• NASA Honours Alan Shepard as It Celebrates 60th Anniversary of First American in Space

  06-05-2021 13:36
  
  NASA astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to travel to space 60 years ago on May 5. The space research organisation honoured Shepard and his mission with a special page on its website. The year 1961 was extremely crucial as the United States and the Soviet Union — the two dominant superpowers at the time — were locked in a race to send the first human ...
  
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• PROFORGE 3 open source 3D printer launches via Kickstarter

  06-05-2021 13:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Makertech 3D has launched their new third generation 3D printer this week via Kickstarter in the form of the high-performance and open source PROFORGE 3, equipped with a second-generation dual switching hot end. Early bird pledges are now available for the creative project from roughly $539 or £399 (depending on current exchange rates). If the […](Read More ...)The post PROFORGE 3 open source 3D printer launches via Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Lenovo Laptops Can Now Turn Into Smart Displays Using Alexa’s Show Mode, but Only on Select Models

  06-05-2021 13:10
  
  If you have a compatible Lenovo laptop, just say, “Alexa, open Show Mode,” or click on the Show Mode button in the Alexa app on your laptop to get started. Amazon says the new Show Mode supports many Alexa features. You can ask for information on a wide range of topics like popular recipes, play games, set reminders, create to-do lists, ask Alexa to read your favo...
  
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• SyncArp MIDI Arpeggiator hits Kickstarter

  06-05-2021 13:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Musicians in the market for a hardware MIDI arpeggiator might be interested in a new crowdfunding campaign for the SyncArp, which is now underway on Kickstarter. The SyncArp will break up to 10 simultaneously played notes into an arpeggio. You can hold arpeggiated chords, add notes to them in real time, and transpose them. Backer […](Read More ...)The post SyncArp MIDI Arpeggiator hits Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A get official

  06-05-2021 13:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ferrari has announced its latest version of their 812 supercar, the Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A. Both of these new limited edition models come with an impressive 819 horsepower and the new cars are lighter than the previous models. The launch began with the 812 Competizione completing several laps of the circuit to […](Read More ...)The post Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A get official appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Maotoam professional USB-C hub and laptop stand (final hours)

  06-05-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Maotoam is a versatile fully featured laptop stand with integrated USB-C hub offering 100W PD Charging, 4K@60Hz, 10Gbps USB 4.0 And 3.2 second generation connectivity as well as supporting quadruple monitors as well as the new Apple MacBook and Thunderbolt 3 and 4 laptops. The project is already raised over $140,000 thanks to nearly 1,400 […](Read More ...)The post Maotoam professional USB-C hub and laptop stand (final hours) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• 15 Last-Minute Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts

  06-05-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  We couldn’t find a discount on breakfast in bed, but these WIRED-recommended products are the next best thing.
  
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• OnePlus Watch Gets Always-on Display, Remote Camera Control Function With Latest Update

  06-05-2021 12:59
  
  OnePlus Watch has got an incremental B.48 update that enables always-on display feature and the ability to control camera shutter of your phone remotely. It also gets some stability improvements and optimisations.
  
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• Oppo K9 5G With Snapdragon 768G SoC, 65W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

  06-05-2021 11:30
  
  Oppo K9 5G smartphone has been launched in China at a starting price of CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 21,600). The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768g SoC and comes equipped with 65W fast charging. It gets an AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.
  
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• What Happens if You Try to Download Torrents on Elon Musk’s Starlink?

  06-05-2021 11:21
  
  Starlink, the satellite Internet service of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, sends you a notice if you use it to illegally download copyrighted material. A subscriber, who wished to know if the company had a policy on such user behaviour, used torrent purposefully on his Starlink connection and ended up received a notice from the company. The subscriber posted a screenshot of th...
  
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• Google Support Gets Unexpected Help as Man Reaches Out for Assistance, Ends Up Assisting

  06-05-2021 11:10
  
  Google support executives can have unusual days too. Imagine reaching out to a customer care service with an issue and the company representative tells you that he, too, was faced with the same problem and couldn't really solve it. And then after trying for a while, you manage to save the day for yourself as well as the company representative. Too much? Well, that's e...
  
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• Snapchat for iOS Finally Gets Dark Mode After Initial Testing Last Year

  06-05-2021 10:53
  
  Snapchat for iOS has been updated with a much-anticipated dark mode. The company had tested the dark mode on its iOS app with a small group of users late last year.
  
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• Paytm COVID-19 Vaccine Finder Allows Users to Search for Nearby Centres, Get Notified When Slots Open

  06-05-2021 10:46
  
  Paytm app has got a new tool that will help users find available slots for COVID-19 vaccination, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has shared on Twitter. This will help find slots for people between the ages of 18 and 45 years as well as those over 45 years.
  
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• Google to Introduce ‘Hybrid’ Work Model at Offices, Permanent Work From Home Option: Sundar Pichai

  06-05-2021 10:15
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote an email to his employees — that was later shared as a blog post — informing them of a new ‘hybrid’ work week. The changes suggest that most of the Google employees will spend approximately three days in the office, while 20 percent of the staff can apply for permanent work from home.
  
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• Tiger King Star Carole Baskin Launches $CAT, Her Own Cat-Themed Cryptocurrency

  06-05-2021 10:09
  
  Baskin said $CAT is not a currency for investment; it is rather a “fan coin” for supporters of her Florida sanctuary.
  
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• Asus ZenFone 8 Flip, ZenFone 8 Specifications Tipped; Alleged Renders Surface Ahead of Launch

  06-05-2021 09:54
  
  Asus ZenFone 8 Flip and Asus ZenFone 8 alleged specifications and renders have surface online. Asus ZenFone 8 Flip may come with a triple camera setup highlighted by a 64-megapixel sensor. Due to its swivel design, the camera can be used to capture selfies. Asus ZenFone 8 may come with a dual rear camera setup, and hole-punch design.
  
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• Meek Mill Joins The Dogecoin Bandwagon As Price Surges To All-Time High

  06-05-2021 09:49
  
  The rapper invests about $50,000 (roughly Rs. 37 lakhs) and asks his followers to give him a ‘quick breakdown’ on the cryptocurrency’s rapid movements.
  
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• Meek Mill Joins Dogecoin Bandwagon As Price Surges To All-Time High

  06-05-2021 09:49
  
  The rapper invests about $50,000 (roughly Rs. 37 lakhs) and asks his followers to give him a ‘quick breakdown’ on the cryptocurrency’s rapid movements.
  
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• House of the Dragon First Look Photos Unveil Game of Thrones Prequel’s Cast in Character

  06-05-2021 09:26
  
  Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon unveils Targaryens, Hightowers, and The Sea Snake in first look photos. House of the Dragon will release in 2022.
  
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• Twitter Will Now Prompt Users When They Reply With Offensive Language

  06-05-2021 09:23
  
  Twitter has launched a new feature that will help curb online hate by prompting users when they use offensive language in their tweets.
  
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• Amazon Work Rules Govern Tweets, Body Odour of Contract Drivers

  06-05-2021 08:49
  
  Thousands of Amazon workers aren’t employed by the Seattle leviathan. They work for small, independent businesses with contracts to transport packages for Amazon. But that hasn’t stopped the company from dictating the state of their fingernails — and a whole lot more.
  
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• Twitter Introduces Bigger Image Previews for iOS, Android Users Worldwide

  06-05-2021 08:39
  
  Twitter announced the rollout of bigger and better image previews on its own platform. The change has been rolled out for iOS and Android users. With this, Twitter will no longer crop a long image to suit its interface aesthetics, but instead offer a wholesome preview that doesn’t crop integral portions of the photo.
  
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• Loki Release Date Moved Up to June 9, New Episodes Every Wednesday

  06-05-2021 08:21
  
  Loki release date moved up by two days to June 9. New episodes will drop every Wednesday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
  
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• Mi TV P1 Series With 32-Inch, 43-Inch, 50-Inch, 55-Inch Models Running Android TV Launched

  06-05-2021 08:12
  
  Mi TV P1 series including 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch models have been launched in Italy. The TV models run on Android TV and have a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  
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• PUBG Mobile India's New Avatar Announced as Battlegrounds Mobile India by Developer Krafton

  06-05-2021 08:11
  
  PUBG game developer Krafton on Thursday announced Battlegrounds Mobile India as its dedicated game for the Indian market. The new mobile game is touted to bring premium, AAA multiplayer gaming experience.
  
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• Google Entertainment Space for Tablets Launched, Offers Android TV-Like Experience

  06-05-2021 07:58
  
  Google has announced Entertainment Space for Android tablets that offers tailored content to users. It has three tabs — Watch, Games and Read — that allow users to watch videos, play games, and read books, respectively, from various platforms.
  
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• Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Will Fly First Crew to Space in July, Will Offer a Seat to Online Auction Winner

  06-05-2021 07:54
  
  Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will send its first crew to space on July 20 and is offering one of the seats to the winner of an online auction, the company said.
  
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• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Tipped to Launch Soon, May Come With Snapdragon 750G SoC

  06-05-2021 07:31
  
  Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G is tipped to debut soon. The new Redmi phone is speculated to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC onboard.
  
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• Dutch Firm Builds First Commercial House Printed With 3D Technology

  06-05-2021 07:26
  
  Europe’s first 3D-printed concrete house and the world’s first commercial housing project in the city of Eindhoven has gotten its first tenants. With Project Milestone, the city of Eindhoven hopes to pave the way for wide-scale construction of 3D houses equipped with all modern comforts. The three-room single-floor house is spread over 1,000 square feet and has a ...
  
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