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Intel Core i3-10100 + B460 Motherboard Review


The Core i3-10100 is Intel's most affordable 4-core, 8-thread CPU ever at just $122. That places it in direct competition with AMD's Ryzen 3 3300X. As the successor of the i3-9100, clock speeds are about the same, but thanks to Hyper-Threading, it brings support for 8 threads. Spec-wise, the i3-10100...
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Setting this image as a wallpaper bricks some Android phones

In a nutshell: It’s been discovered that setting a certain image as a wallpaper on some Android phones can soft-brick the devices, causing them to crash and get stuck in a loop that turns the display on and off, making it impossible to get past the lock screen.

Prolific leaker Ice Universe highlighted the issue on their Twitter account. It seems to affect most Android devices, especially Samsung's. Android Authority writes that setting the image as the wallpaper didn’t affect a Huawei Mate 20


Huawei has spent billions on a two-year stockpile of American chips

What just happened? Huawei has revealed they have spent over $23 billion on stockpiles of “essential components” as a countermeasure to US trade sanctions. The stockpile will last at least eighteen months, and if necessary, could be stretched a further six months. But even with enough raw supplies, Huawei may not be able to weather the storm.

According to industry sources who spoke with the Nikkei Asian Review , Huawei began stockpiling towards the end of 2018. At the time they said they were “

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The complete Python programming certification bootcamp is currently 98% off

Considered one of the best programming languages to learn and possess in your toolkit, Python is efficient and powerful, uses simple syntax, and adheres to coding principles. That's why top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Netflix and Google rely on it to build complex functionality without complex code.

The Complete Python Certification Bootcamp Bundle will guide you to mastery of Python in an enjoyable and engaging fashion. Take advantage of this limited-time deal for just $34.99, that's 98% off


Uber now allows you to book a ride for $50 per hour, make multiple stops along the way

In a nutshell: Uber is looking for ways to increase revenue after the company was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. One such example is a new option to use the service on an hourly basis. Once requested, you'll be matched with a driver that has an Uber Comfort vehicle and you'll be able to set up multiple stops along the way.

Uber says that ridership plummeted during the pandemic, and even as lockdown measures have been relaxed, many people have changed the way they use the ride sharing

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Enjoy the weekend with this new Baldur's Gate 3 teaser

Something to look forward to: For anyone like me, and other TechSpot staff members, who are of a certain age and have been playing cRPGs longer than they care to disclose, there are few things that excite the way Baldur's Gate 3 does. We've waited years for it. We never lost hope. In our heart of hearts, we knew we'd venture forth once more.

In teasing a new sizzle reel, Larian Studios tweeted out that "It's almost time to venture forth


The Best SSD and PC Storage 2020: Solid State, HDD, External & NAS


Solid state drives are not only mainstream, but they've become a commodity. Fast storage will hopefully only get faster but today's best choices are differentiated by how extreme you want to go and how willing you are to pay for the very best.

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Facebook doesn't want to be an "arbiter of truth," but will verify the identities of people behind popular Pages

In brief: Facebook's latest effort to fight misinformation will involve checking the identities of Page managers as well as individual accounts with a high reach to see if they're part of a shady campaign. Whether or not that will restore some sanity on the platform, only time will tell, but with the 2020 United States presidential election fast-approaching, it should at least reduce the chances of false claims spreading like wildfire.

This week President Trump signed an executive order meant to limit the legal protections

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League of Legends: Wild Rift gets its first real mobile gameplay demo

In brief: League of Legends is easily one of the most popular MOBAs in the world. Its global success has paved the way for developer Riot Games to branch out with new projects, such as hero-based FPS Valorant, or the focus of today's article: Wild Rift, a mobile and console-oriented port of League of Legends.

League of Legends: Wild Rift was first announced some time ago, but today, we got our first in-depth look at its actual gameplay. All in all


Sony to host PlayStation 5 games showcase on June 4

In brief: The event, scheduled to take place on June 4 at 1 p.m. Pacific, will be available to watch on both Twitch and YouTube. Sony's Jim Ryan said the lack of physical events (due to Covid-19 containment measures) has given them an amazing opportunity to think differently and bring gamers on the journey with them.

Sony on Friday confirmed what we suspected all along – a showcase featuring next-gen PlayStation 5 games is happening next week.

Jim Ryan, president and

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