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If you have a Mac , you're probably familiar with the incredible benefits of True Tone . This display technology automatically adjusts the color temperature of your computer screen to match the ambient light conditions in your room. The result is an adaptive viewing experience that takes care of your eyes by reducing the risk of eye strain.However, True Tone is not always enabled by default on Apple Macs, so you may need to do this manually . Fortunately, macOS offers several ways to enable the option we are talking about so you can easily enjoy its benefits.
This is how you activate it with the control center of your Mac
Click the Control Center icon, which resembles a double switch, in the menu bar. You can also press the fn + c keys to open this element of your computer's operating system
Then, click on the " Display " module. Now, use the “ True Tone ” button to enable the enhancement on your Mac. Once you've enabled everything in Control Center, your Mac's display will adjust the color temperature based on the lighting in your environment.Once this is done, you are finished and you can surely see very clearly the improvement in the image quality shown by the panel you use (as long as it is compatible with the technology we are talking about).
Enable True Tone using System Preferences
You can also enable True Tone on your Mac through System Preferences. Please note that some versions of macOS, including macOS Ventura, may include "System Settings" instead of the "System Preferences" app. Follow the next steps:
Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen and select " System Preferences " from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight, search for " System Preferences " and open it by pressing Return.By enabling True Tone on your Mac, you'll be optimizing your viewing experience by adapting it to the lighting conditions in your environment . Feel free to take advantage of this feature to reduce eye strain and enjoy more comfortable viewing on your Mac ...
https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/06/27/gadgets/1687883162_175289.html
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Google continues working on the integration of its Bard chatbot with the Assistant, which will offer a renewed user experience by introducing a shortcut to this tool with new artificial intelligence (AI) functions in Discover, on the Google Search screen .
Bard is a generative AI tool that Google introduced in February last year and is based on the experimental LaMDA language model. This conversational 'bot' uses this technology to interact with users and improve their productivity.
In recent months, the technology firm has been working on the integration of Bard with its Assistant with the aim that it can soon offer an experience powered by AI, a version that can be combined with the classic format, as announced ago a few weeks Android Police.
The new AI version, Assistant with Bard , is designed to completely replace the Assistant experience that currently exists on compatible Android devices, as verified by 9to5Google, with contributions from contributor Dylan Roussel.
This means that you can access this tool in the same way as when you want to use the Assistant, that is, either by long pressing the power button or by saying 'Ok, Google' to activate it .When this pop-up window opens, users will be able to enter text by voice or use the keyboard, although the Assistant will also be able to recognize images, either with photographs taken with the camera or stored on the smartphone.
On the other hand, this medium has pointed out that the technology firm plans to introduce this Assistant experience with Bard on the Discover page of the Google Search application, with a switch located at the top, which will allow you to choose between the standard search and the one powered by AI.
It has also been found that it will be possible to enable a pop-up window to ask questions or specify commands directed to the Google Assistant with Bard, a format that was noted a few months ago in initial previews of this tool.At the moment it is unknown when Google plans to launch this renewed tool, although it has been confirmed that with its implementation the Search Engine will issue a notification encouraging users to update its assistant to implement the 'chatbot' functions. .
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Xiaomi is preparing a range of new laptops for 2024 powered by Intel's upcoming 14th Gen "HX" & Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPUs.
Xiamoi Readies High-End Redmi G Pro 2024 Laptop Lineup With Intel 14th Gen "HX" CPUs, While Simultaneously Testing Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Designs
Next year is going to be a heated one with several chipmakers competing in the PC and laptop segment. AMD, Intel, & Apple have all been gunning each other and soon there would be a fourth competitor in the form of Qualcomm who recently announced its entry in the PC segment with its new Snapdragon X Elite chipsBased on information from insiders, it looks like Xiaomi is preparing its Redmi G Pro 2024 laptop lineup with two configurations, a high-end Intel Core i9-14900HX variant with 16 GB DDR5 memory and a mainstream Core i5-14500HX variant with 16 GB DDR5 memory. These laptops are based on the latest Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh chips which are part of the 14th Gen family and serve the high-end gaming segment. In addition to the CPUs, these laptops will be configured with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 discrete GPUs such as the RTX 4060 Max-Q.
In terms of specifications, the Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU offers 24 cores (8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz clock speeds, and a maximum turbo power design of 157W (55W PL1). As for the Core i5-14500HX, you are getting 14 cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores), 20 threads, up to 4.9 GHz clocks, and similar TDP ratings.Based on what we have seen so far, the Snapdragon X Elite chip looks very strong but whether it will deliver the same kind of performance in real-world use cases is something that we look forward to seeing...
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If anyone spots Carl Hyde they have been asked to contact Cambridgeshire Police
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Police are appealing for help to find a convicted murderer who is wanted for breaching his licence conditions.
Cambridgeshire Police said Carl Hyde, 67, absconded from an approved address in Peterborough, following his release.
He has connections in Reading, it added.
The force has advised members of the public not to approach Hyde but to contact them
instead.Carl Hyde was last seen at an address in Peterborough.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw80lpw1ggdo
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Fatty the cat found her special place at the garden centre when she was just a kitten
By Helen Burchell
BBC News, Cambridgeshire
A garden centre and its comfortable patio furniture have become a second home for two cats.
Fatty has been visiting Scotsdales in Horningsea, near Cambridge, for about 15 years and was recently joined by her "brother" George, a handsome tabby.
While both share the same loving owners in the village, they are now "like staff members" at the garden centre.
However, staff have a nightly ritual of finding and putting them out at closing time, as they set off the store alarms.
Fatty - a fluffy black and white moggy - has been visiting the garden centre since she was a kitten, and is a favourite with both staff and regular customers.George, an equally fluffy tabby, is a relative newcomer, and at about two years of age has only one year's experience of perusing the store.Fatty loves to sit among the flowers
Broadcaster and cat expert Roger Tabor told the BBC that cats who sought out other people and enjoyed attention from regular contact with strangers were "in the great minority".
Fatty and George subscribe to this theory, apparently unfazed by hundreds of customers filing past them, many with dogs - and seem intent on amusing themselves, staff and customers for many years to come.
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Watch: First pictures of plane on fire on Tokyo runway
By Kelly Ng and Simon Fraser
in Singapore and London
A Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
All 379 passengers and crew on board were evacuated, but five of the six crew on the coastguard plane died, police said. The captain was injured.
Flames engulfed the airliner after it landed, skidding on the blazing runway.
Fire crews spent hours dousing the blaze. The airliner came from Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido.
Air safety experts have praised the crew for safely evacuating all the passengers. All four of Haneda's runways were closed after the incident, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers.Japan Airlines Flight 516 had departed from Sapporo's New Chitose airport at 16:00 local time (07:00 GMT) and landed at Haneda shortly before 18:00.
Video showed it bursting into flames as it sped down the runway after landing.
"I felt a boom like we had hit something and jerked upward the moment we landed," one passenger told Kyodo news agency. "I saw sparks outside the window and the cabin filled with gas and smoke."
Passengers escaped via an evacuation slide and ran across the tarmac to safety, footage and photos showed.
Officials said the flight crew had reported no problems before landing. Exchanges with flight controllers are under investigation.
What caused the collision remains unclear. The coastguard said an investigation was under way to establish how and at what time the two aircraft came into contact with each other.
Five dead on coastguard plane after Tokyo crash - follow live
Dramatic videos show how plane is overcome by fire at Haneda airport
A Japan Airlines statement said flight JL516 had been "involved in a collision with a Japan coastguard aircraft during its landing at Haneda Airport, resulting in a fire on the runway".
"We want to assure you that all passengers and crew on our flight were safely evacuated. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased members of the Japan coastguard."
The coastguard aircraft - a De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop - was heading to help with rescue and relief efforts following Monday's earthquake in Ishikawa. It was one of four planes on a mission to the quake site.
TV footage showed several fire trucks at the scene as smoke and flames billowed from the Airbus. Footage from inside the aircraft showed passengers surrounded by thick smoke. The passenger plane effectively burnt down to its fuselage.
One woman posted a picture of a huge crowd watching the scene unfold. "I was on board. I'm safe. Thank goodness," she wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
But within hours of the blaze, police in Tokyo had confirmed reports that the five coastguard crew members had died and said the pilot was severely injured.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the authorities were trying to make sure the accident did not impede deliveries of earthquake relief supplies.
"This is a great regret as the crew members performed their duties with a strong sense of mission and responsibility for the victims of the disaster area," he said.
At least 14 of the passengers and crew who were taken off the Japan Airlines flight suffered minor injuries, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing fire officials.
Flights at Haneda - one of two international airports serving Japan's capital - were grounded and many diverted to other airports in Japan while emergency services tackled the fire. All but one runway - where the collision took place - opened later on Tuesday evening, the transport ministry said.
It is the first major accident involving an A350, one of a new breed of aircraft built largely of advanced materials such as carbon fibre-reinforced plastic. Airbus is sending a team of specialists to assist in the investigation in Japan.
There was also praise for the efforts of the Japan Airline crew and pilots.
"Their focus is on safety. They are the last people to evacuate the airplane and on face value, it looks like they have done an incredible job," Prof Graham Braithwaite, director of transport systems at Cranfield University in the UK, told the BBC...
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Xiaomi has launched a new product on the market that is added to its already impressive product catalogue, the 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C . This is a car charger that is positioned as a differential due to its characteristics, especially the power it offers when using it. We tell you what you should know about it, apart from the fact that it has a spectacular price.This new Xiaomi product is now available in China at an incredibly affordable price of 99 yuan - approximately 14 euros at the exchange rate. Its most notable feature is its ability to charge mobile devices with a maximum output power of up to 100W , offering a charging speed comparable to that of conventional wall chargers included with the company's own phones. Therefore, we are talking about a very important evolutionary leap.
A recognizable look in this Xiaomi product
The design of the charger is compact and follows the line of other products of the brand. A striking detail is the presence of different lighting modes that indicate the type of charge in use (for example, whether it is fast or not), providing instant information to the user.In addition, this charger can be used in 12V or 24V outlets without problems, thanks to its safety systems that include fire and heat resistant materials, as well as multiple protections - against overloads, surges, short circuits and other risks associated with a charge of High power-.
The product has quite good connectivity, since it has a USB type C port and one more type A port on the front, which ensures that it will be possible to recharge all types of devices. The first offers a maximum output power of up to 90W, while the second offers 10W when used in combination. In addition, the charger includes a cable that supports a current of 6A, allowing it to be used at maximum power without problems.In short, the Xiaomi 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C is presented as an excellent option for those who need a powerful and affordable charger to charge their phone in the car. Its compact size, ease of use and exceptional performance make it a very attractive tool for users looking for an efficient solution to keep their devices charged at all times. This charger demonstrates that Xiaomi's innovation continues to offer practical and accessible solutions for changing user demands.
In short, the Xiaomi 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C is presented as an excellent option for those who need a powerful and affordable charger to charge their phone in the car. Its compact size, ease of use and exceptional performance make it a very attractive tool for users looking for an efficient solution to keep their devices charged at all times. This charger demonstrates that Xiaomi's innovation continues to offer practical and accessible solutions for changing user demands.
https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/12/29/gadgets/1703850623_208296.html
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Xiaomi has discarded the POCO HyperOS and Redmi HyperOS development projects to unify the operating system of their brands under Xiaomi's HyperOS, in order to simplify software updates for these devices.
The company presented HyperOS at the end of last October, when it commented that this operating system, based on Linux, was designed to bring coherence to the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, by unifying all the devices in the ecosystem in one only 'software'.This means that the Chinese firm will use its operating system on all its devices, instead of creating a specific and different customization layer for each of its product lines, which will also simplify software updates for these terminals.
It is worth mentioning that a few days ago the firm announced its plans to launch HyperOS on its terminals, indicating that it will deploy this OS during the first quarter of the year in the Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 and 12S family, as well as in the Xiaomi Pad 6 tablet. POCO F5 owners will also be the first to experience Xiaomi HyperOS.
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AMD might be preparing new products based on its Radeon RX 7000 "RDNA 3" GPUs under its Navi 3X lineup as suggested by a shipping manifesto with several "Cuarzo" products.
AMD Mentions It Navi 3X GPU Lineup With Multiple "Cuarzo" Codenames, Adds Unknown Navi 32 "RDNA 3" Models As Well Which Point To Potential Launches
AMD might be switching from fish codenames to crystalline rocks, as a shipping label, disclosed by po[CENSORED]r hardware leaker Harukaze5179, reveals. The shipping manifesto suggests that AMD uses a new "Cuarzo" codename for its existing Navi 3X GPUs. This label was reportedly obtained from the company's Canadian HQ when the mentioned SKUs were shipped to the firm's labs globallyNow the naming convention used by AMD is "Cuarzo", a Spanish word, that refers to the element "Quartz" in English. The new naming is divided into three categories: Cuarzo Rojo, Cuarzo Verde, and Cuarzo Azul, translating to Red Quartz, Green Quartz, and Blue Quartz respectively. We have no idea why AMD decided to choose such names for its Navi SKUs, but given the company's previous track records, it isn't a surprising one, in fact, far better than "Pink Sardine" or "Hotpink Bonefish".Unfortunately, the SKUs mentioned within the shipping label don't indicate any new release in development. Still, an assumption made by Videocardz states that Team Red might decide to integrate the Navi 32 GPU package into mobile variants, as hinted by the "board D716" and "XEM" variants listings, but that is just a rumor for now. We don't have any solid evidence in the form of leaks to back this but it will fill up the huge gap between the Navi 33 and Navi 31 mobile SKUs.
AMD GPU Codenames
GRAPHICS ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE GPU CODENAME ALTERATIVE NAME PRODUCT
GFX900 GCN 5.0 VEGA 10 - RX VEGA / Radeon Pro
GFX902 GCN 5.0 RAVEN Raven Ridge / Picasso Ryzen 2000/3000(G/GE)
GFX904 GCN 5.0 VEGA 12 - Vega Pro 20 (MAC)
GFX906 GCN 5.0 VEGA 20 - Radeon VII / Radeon Pro VII
GFX909 GCN 5.0 RAVEN2 - TBC
GFX909 GCN 5.0 RENOIR - Ryzen 4000(H/U/G)
GFX908 CDNA 1 ARCTURUS - Instinct MI100
GFX1010 RDNA 1 NAVI 10 - RX 5700/5600(M/XT)
GFX1011 RDNA 1 NAVI 12 - PRO 5600M (MAC)
GFX1012 RDNA 1 NAVI 14 - RX 5500 (M/XT)
GFX1030 RDNA 2 NAVI 21 Big Navi / Sienna Cichlid RX 6900/6800 Series
GFX1031 RDNA 2 NAVI 22 Navy Flounder RX 6700 Series
GFX1032 RDNA 2 NAVI 23 Dimgrey Cavefish RX 6600 Series
GFX1033 RDNA 2 NAVI 24 Beige Goby RX 6500/6400 Series
GFX1033 RDNA 2 Van Gogh Aerith Steam Deck
GFX1036 RDNA 2 Navi 2X Raphael Ryzen 7000
GFX1040 RDNA 2 VAN GOGH LITE / Mendocino Green Sardine Ryzen 7000
GFX90A CDNA 2 Aldebaran - Instinct MI200
GFX1100 RDNA 3 Navi 31 Plum Bonito / Cuarzo Rojo Radeon RX 7900
GFX1101 RDNA 3 Navi 32 Wheat Nas / Cuarzo Verda Radeon RX 7800
GFX1102 RDNA 3 Navi 33 Hotpink Bonefish / Cuarzo Azul Radeon RX 7600
GFX1103 RDNA 3 Navi 3X Pink Sardine / Phoenix Point Ryzen 7040 APU
Ryzen 8040 APU
GFX1150 RDNA 3.5 Navi 3.5 Strix Point Ryzen 8050 APU
GFX1200 RDNA 4 Navi 4X - Radeon 8000?
GFX1201 RDNA 4 Navi 4X -..
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Xiaomi has launched a new product on the market that is added to its already impressive product catalogue, the 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C . This is a car charger that is positioned as a differential due to its characteristics, especially the power it offers when using it. We tell you what you should know about it, apart from the fact that it has a spectacular price.This new Xiaomi product is now available in China at an incredibly affordable price of 99 yuan - approximately 14 euros at the exchange rate. Its most notable feature is its ability to charge mobile devices with a maximum output power of up to 100W , offering a charging speed comparable to that of conventional wall chargers included with the company's own phones. Therefore, we are talking about a very important evolutionary leap.
A recognizable look in this Xiaomi product
The design of the charger is compact and follows the line of other products of the brand. A striking detail is the presence of different lighting modes that indicate the type of charge in use (for example, whether it is fast or not), providing instant information to the user.In addition, this charger can be used in 12V or 24V outlets without problems, thanks to its safety systems that include fire and heat resistant materials, as well as multiple protections - against overloads, surges, short circuits and other risks associated with a charge of High power-.
The product has quite good connectivity, since it has a USB type C port and one more type A port on the front, which ensures that it will be possible to recharge all types of devices. The first offers a maximum output power of up to 90W, while the second offers 10W when used in combination. In addition, the charger includes a cable that supports a current of 6A, allowing it to be used at maximum power without problems.
Reduced loading times
This is because the performance of the Xiaomi 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C is excellent. Thus, for example, processes can be completed from 0 to 100% at maximum power in just 35 minutes, a speed noticeably faster than what we would obtain with a conventional car chargerIn short, the Xiaomi 100W Dual-Port Car Charger 1A1C is presented as an excellent option for those who need a powerful and affordable charger to charge their phone in the car. Its compact size, ease of use and exceptional performance make it a very attractive tool for users looking for an efficient solution to keep their devices charged at all times. This charger demonstrates that Xiaomi's innovation continues to offer practical and accessible solutions for changing user demands...
https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/12/29/gadgets/1703850623_208296.html
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Samsung plans to introduce a new tool that allows users to set up to three charging levels to protect the battery of their devices, which can be adapted to user needs.
The company has implemented this functionality in the latest update of the customization layer they use on their devices, One UI 6.1, based on Android 14, as 9to5Google has seen.
This portal has indicated that this tool, available in the Settings section, allows you to establish three levels of battery protection, which differ between basic, adaptive and maximum protection.Adaptive protection, for its part, pauses fast charging at 80 percent and, from that point, slowly charges the remaining section until it is 100 percent complete. In this sense, this medium has recalled that Google Pixel 'smartphones' offer similar functionality and that this option is ideal for those people who charge their mobile phones at night, since sleep time is estimated based on habits. of mobile phone use.Finally, maximum protection again limits charging to 80 percent and will not resume unless your battery level drops below that value. In this way, the greatest protection is provided for the device's battery, although it will never reach percentages higher than that.
Finally, 9to5Google has recalled that this adaptive loading configuration will arrive with the deployment of said One UI 6.1 update, which is scheduled for release in January 2024...
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Earlier this year, we got our first taste of the latest PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, offering up to 10,000 MB/s read and write capabilities. These drives were first but we knew that faster drives would be entering the market sooner or later as the technology matured. Furthermore, Gen5 platforms are more accessible to a wider range of audiences with the introduction of mainstream AMD & Intel motherboards.
While offering 10 GB/s speeds as a start, SSD manufacturers have quickly started rolling out faster drives by optimizing thermal designs and utilizing enhanced NAND solutions. T-Force is beginning its very own Gen5 journey with the Cardea Z540 series which is designed to offer the best speeds possible given the current limitations of NAND flash.For today's review, we will be taking a look at the Team Group T-Force CARDEA Z540 2 TB SSD which is equipped with Phison's E26 controller and is aiming at the high-end storage segment. This SSD comes at a retail price of $259.99 US which is around where you'd expect 2 TB Gen5 SSD drives to fall.
Team Group T-Force CARDEA Z540 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDThe Team Group T-Force CARDEA Z540 is part of the CARDEA Z5 lineup. The CARDEA family has been around for many years now and we have looked at many products within the lineup from Gen3 to Gen4 SSDs. Now, we are looking at the Gen5 series which is branded under the "Z5" SSD series.
The Team Group T-Force CARDEA Z5 SSDs are based on the NVMe SSD form factor and feature the latest Micron 232-layer TLC NAND flash which offers larger capacities of up to 2 TB, twice the performance of Gen4 drives, & full compliance with Microsoft's DirectStorage API. The T-Force CARDEA Z540 SSDs are based on the high-end Phison E26 SSD controller which is in use by some of the fastest Gen5 drives at the moment.
T-Force has pushed the NAND speeds from 1600 MT/s to 2000 MT/s, allowing for higher read and write capabilities. We can expect further optimizations to these speeds in future Gen5 drives from T-Force.
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Christian Marriott had been out for a family walk when he stopped to help a woman lying unconscious in the street
A man who died after a car hit a group of people in Sheffield was a Good Samaritan who came to another victim's aid, police have said.
Emergency services were called to College Close, Burngreave, shortly after 14:00 GMT on Wednesday following reports of violence and disorder.
As that call was being made, a car hit a group of people, police said.
South Yorkshire Police said father-of-two Christian Marriott, 46, had stopped to help a woman lying unconscious.
It is believed the woman had been involved in a dispute between a group of people.As Mr Marriott stopped to help, he was hit by a car, police said.
"Numerous" people were also injured in the incident, with one of them in a serious condition and being treated in hospital, they added.
A 23-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of murder.
Another man, aged 55, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and both men remain in cus
tody.
he scene in the aftermath of the incident was described by one eyewitness as a "disaster"
Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Andrew Knowles said Mr Marriott had been out for a post-Christmas walk with his wife and two young sons, aged eight and six.
"This is an utterly heartbreaking case in which a Good Samaritan, who had stepped in to help a stranger in their time of need, has lost his life," he said.
"Chris leaves behind a loving family, including his devastated wife and two young sons. We are absolutely determined to secure justice for Chris and his loved ones following this horrific tragedy.
"Increased patrols will continue in the area in the coming days and local people will continue to see officers carrying out enquiries, including going house-to-house to gather witness statements."
He added: "There are people in that community who hold information which is vital to our investigation and have not yet given statements.
"I need those people with information to do the right thing."..
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-67837433
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StreetVet volunteers say the pets of homeless owners are often very well cared for
A charity is offering care and support to the four-legged friends of a city's rough sleeping community.
Volunteers with StreetVet provide medical check-ups, treatment and outreach care in Cambridge city centre every week.
Clinicians say the pets they see are often as well or better cared-for than those seen in general practice.
One rough sleeper told the BBC he could not have afforded his dog's care without the help of charity.
The team meets on Thursday nights close to the city's Grafton shopping centre and also reach out to local homeless shelters.rVolunteer Laura George says the owners she meets always want the best for their pets
Volunteer Laura George, a registered veterinary nurse, said she was always struck by the "love and devotion" of owners.
She said: "The thing that sticks with me most is just how kind all of the owners are, how much they love their pets, that is undeniable.
"You can see how much they care for them and how much they just want to do the best they can for them.
"And it comes through in spades," she added...
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Fighting on the Israeli-Lebanese border earlier this week
By James Gregory
BBC News
Israel will act to remove Hezbollah from the border with Lebanon if the militia group's attacks continue, an Israeli minister has warned.
Benny Gantz said the Israeli military would intervene if militants do not stop firing on northern Israel.
Time for a diplomatic solution was running out, he added.
Meanwhile, the head of the Israel Defense Forces said troops were in "very high readiness" for more fighting in the north.
"Our first task is to restore security and the sense of security to the residents in the north, and this will take time," Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said, after conducting a "situational assessment".Cross-border exchanges of fire have been escalating since Hamas's 7 October attacks on Israel.
On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched its highest number of cross-border attacks in a day since 8 October, security sources told Reuters.
It has led to concerns the conflict in Gaza could become wider across the region.
"The situation on Israel's northern border demands change," Mr Gantz told a news conference on Wednesday night.
"The stopwatch for a diplomatic solution is running out. If the world and the Lebanese government don't act in order to prevent the firing on Israel's northern residents, and to distance Hezbollah from the border, the IDF will do it."
But the Lebanese ambassador in the UK, Rami Mortada, said his country was on the receiving end of attacks and "the party that should hold back is Israel".
"We are not interested in escalation - all sides need to de-escalate," he told the BBC World Service's Newshour programme.
Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on a visit to troops near the border that Israel would "single-handedly turn Beirut and South Lebanon, not far from here, into Gaza and Khan Yunis" if Hezbollah started an all-out war.
Hezbollah - a Shia Muslim organisation - is designated a terrorist organisation by Western states, Israel, Gulf Arab countries and the Arab League.
Funded by Iran, it is one of the most heavily-armed, non-state military forces in the world.
In 2006, a full-blown war between Hezbollah and Israel was triggered when Hezbollah carried out a deadly cross-border raid, with Israeli troops invading southern Lebanon.At the border, there has been an increase in rocket fire and the use of weaponised drones by Hezbollah this week, with Israeli war planes quick to respond.
On Thursday, Israeli forces said they intercepted a drone crossing into their territory from Lebanon.
And on Wednesday, state media in Lebanon reported that a Hezbollah fighter and two of his relatives had been killed in an Israeli air strike.
The attack reportedly hit a house in Bint Jbeil, a town about 2km (1.2 miles) from the border with Israel.
A Hezbollah statement said one of the victims, Ibrahim Bazzi, was an Australian citizen visiting his family.
More than 100 people have been killed in Lebanon since October - most of them Hezbollah fighters but civilians, including three journalists, are also among the dead.
On the Israeli side, at least four civilians and nine soldiers are known to have died on the Lebanon border since hostilities began. Thousands of civilians living in dozens of communities in the area have been evacuated by the army.
Meanwhile, Unifil - the UN peacekeeping force that has operated in southern Lebanon since 1978 - called on Lebanese authorities to investigate after one of its troops was wounded in the country's south.
Unifil said a patrol was attacked "by a group of young men" in Taybeh, with a vehicle also damaged.
What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?
Hezbollah's leadership praised the unprecedented cross-border attack launched by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on 7 October, in which at least 1,200 people were killed - most of them civilians - and about 240 others were taken hostage.
More than 21,100 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza - mostly children and women - during 11 weeks of fighting, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza are trying to find shelter as Israel broadens its ground offensive across the centre and south of the territory...
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Samsung has introduced its latest addition to the world of laptops, the Galaxy Book 3 Go . This new model, which runs the Windows 11 operating system and has 5G connectivity , seeks to position itself in the segment of devices that are a good solution for the majority of users and that represents a sensible renewal of this product range.Using a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, this device that has a price in South Korea of 557,700 KRW (about 390 euros at the exchange rate ), the Galaxy Book 3 Go will be available from January 2 , 2023 in said region - both in the online store as well as in stores - and is expected to launch in other regions over time
The most interesting thing about the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Go
Designed primarily for students and as a laptop for those who work in mobile conditions without great demands, the Korean company has integrated a 14-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD resolution into the computer. It also includes a 720p webcam, a keyboard without a numeric keypad and a large touchpad.Regarding the main hardware, the team uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 processor , which consists of four Cortex-A78 CPU cores and the same number Cortex-A55 (the GPU is an Adreno, the usual in these components). This chipset is manufactured using the six-nanometer process. In addition, the device has 4 GB of RAM , 128 gigabytes of internal storage and a microSD card slot to expand the latter option.
There is no shortage of Galaxy ecosystem applications , such as Buds Auto Switch, Multi Control, Second Screen and Quick Share; which ensures more usage options than those of your Windows 11 operating system .Good connectivity, differential in this laptop
As for connectivity, it has 5G , WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1 in the wireless section. Other options are a USB type A port, two USB type C and, in addition, it does not lack a combined headphone and microphone connector with a 3.5 millimeter connector. The new Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Go has a thickness of 15.5 mm and a weight of only 1.43 kg , so we are talking about a very light device that is transported comfortably.It offers 45W fast charging and can be used for up to 8 hours with just 30 minutes of charging . It incorporates dual 1.5W stereo speakers, so it delivers in the multimedia section. A Samsung spokesperson has indicated that "the Galaxy Book 3 Go 5G is a product that significantly expands the laptop work environment with the ultra-fast 5G network and the Galaxy ecosystem. It offers all the features of productivity, portability and connectivity to through 5G. We hope you can experience a smart and free life anytime, anywhere with the Book 3 Go 5G."
With this new offer, Samsung seeks to stand out in the competitive market for budget laptops, providing users with an option that combines correct performance, good connectivity and the guarantee of the renowned Galaxy brand. The Galaxy Book 3 Go 5G promises to be a suitable tool for students and professionals looking for a balance between functionality and accessibility...
https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/12/26/gadgets/1703610773_625478.html
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LMicrosoft has provided a tool that helps solve the problem of ghost installations of the HP Smart application and the appearance of HP printer data on computers with Windows 10 and 11 where there are no linked computers from this technology firm.
At the beginning of the month, some Windows users detected that the HP Smart application had been automatically installed on their computers , which configures and checks the status of this American manufacturer's printers.
This application generally comes installed on HP computers and can be downloaded for free on other brands' computers through the Microsoft Store, iOS App Store, and Android Google Play.However, the installations of said 'app' were happening on computers that were not from HP nor did they have a printer of this brand installed. As detailed by Microsoft , the bug that caused it changed the printer names and icons to show information about the LaserJet M101-M106 model and installed said 'app' automatically.
The cause of the failure has not been identified, but Microsoft has provided a tool to solve it, which restores the printer information and its icon and eliminates the HP Smart application if it detects that there are no hardware or drivers related to it installed on the computer.
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It has been estimated the cost of a 2nm wafer can go up by 50% from 3nm, attributed to the complexities involved in the manufacturing processes and the utilization of sophisticated equipment within the semiconductor production.
Utilization of Next-Gen EUV Lithography Process Along With High R&D Costs Will Make 2nm Process An Expensive One
Based on a report by International Business Strategies (via Nikkei), it is predicted that 2nm wafer pricing could reach up to US$30,000 and the process they have quoted is TSMC's N2, which is around a 50% bump from a 3nm (TSMC N3) wafer price, which is around USD$20,000.The huge price increase is attributed to the utilization of advanced next-gen EUV lithography equipment along with costs associated with fab development for 2nm production. The research firm reports that the cost to build a 2nm facility with a 50,000-wafer monthly output could reach up to US$28 billion, while a 3nm plant with the same output would cost around US$20 billion.This means that the industry adoption of the 2nm process could translate into a "negative" economic effect on consumer products, meaning that we could see a considerable price increase as well. It was reported previously that Samsung has offered a discount on its 2nm pricing to attract client interest, hence the pricing of a 2nm wafer could vary depending on how the process turns out, in terms of yield rates and the industry's adoption. Companies like Apple, which tend to utilize leading fabrication processes, will see a drastic increase in next-gen products, given that the current trend of semiconductor economics persists.In terms of the status of 2nm production, it is reported that industry giants such as Samsung and TSMC will commence mass production of their 2nm technology sometime in 2025. It is expected that with the introduction of 2nm nodes as a whole, the industry will see a rise in competition, since firms like Samsung Foundry, Intel, and TSMC are set to introduce their options almost "simultaneously" in the markets, which will make things much more interesting in terms of how each process stands out amongst the eyes of potential customers...
https://wccftech.com/2nm-wafer-pricing-50-percent-price-bump-compared-to-3nm/
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Emergency crews were called to scene on at about 21:30 GMT Friday
Two teenagers have died in a car crash in Northumberland, police have said.
The collision involving three vehicles happened on the A192 Hartford Bank, in Cramlington on Friday night.
The victims were named by police as Connor Lapworth, 18, who died at the scene, and Corey Mavin, 15, who died in hospital on Saturday.
The pair, both from Blyth, were in a Suzuki Vitara with two other males, aged 41 and 17, who suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital.
The other vehicles involved in the crash, which happened at about 21:30 GMT, were a Range Rover Evoque and a Ford Focus, Northumbria Police said.The 36-year-old female driver of the Range Rover suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, while the 52-year-old female driver of the Ford Focus was uninjured.
Witnesses sought
Sgt Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police's motor patrols department, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the two young people who have sadly lost their lives and those who have suffered injuries in this collision.
"We will offer them all of the support they need and ask that their privacy is respected at this time."
Witnesses are being urged to contact police.
Mr Surrey added: "We are asking that anyone who may have seen the moments leading up to the collision or have information regarding the three vehicles involved being driven in the area to contact us immediately.
"Anyone who has dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident should also get in touch."
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said four ambulances were dispatched to the scene, along with several other responders.
It said two patients were taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary, and two were taken to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital...
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It took the 17-year-old almost seven hours overnight in the freezing cold to get the perfect shot
By Bea Swallow
BBC News
Teenage photographers hope to use their talent to "preserve wildlife and spread awareness" of ecological conservation.
Christopher, 17, from Wiltshire, won runner up in the 16-18 category of the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 for his black and white photo of a badger.
Hope, 11, from Gloucestershire, secured top spot in the under 12 category with her close-up submission of an insect.
The pair said they enjoy capturing the "small moments" around them.
The competition, hosted by wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham, showcases UK wildlife taken by the next generation of photographers aged 18 and under.Submissions ranged from jumping spiders to jellyfish, but Christopher's black and white shot was captured in an urban garden where he scattered a handful of peanuts to lure the animal close to his camera.
"I thought the backlit composition would be really interesting on a badger, and it was, it made it look really unique and almost like a bear," he said.
"You only get two or three attempts at it because you don't want to startle the animal and scare it away."
Christopher has applied to study ecology and conservation at university next year and dreams of working as a cameraman on a wildlife documentary.
"Some of the best work for conservation has come from films that have received large scale attention," he said.
"I believe taking good pictures and videos of wildlife is the best way to spread awareness of different issues in ecology and hope that I can play a part in that."Hope named her image Guardians of the Galaxy due to the sparkles in the car paint
Hope's winning image is of an oak-bush cricket on a car bonnet.
"I really liked the nice sparkles and that the cricket looked like they were in space. I like being out in nature as I find it calming when a lot of other things can feel quite over-sensory," she said.Hope, who has autism, explained that she sees things differently to other people and she hopes that through her photos people will be able to see the world in a whole new way.
"I used to take photos when I was younger but I stopped when I started school, but when it was lockdown I rediscovered my talent and I've just been taking photos ever since," she added.
"She wants to work with wildlife and she's really creative," her mum Emma said.
"I think she just enjoys creating and telling stories to get people to think, so she's written a musical as well about the environment."
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The Israeli PM chairing a cabinet meeting on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Gaza war has come at a "very heavy price" for his side.
The military says more than a dozen soldiers have been killed in the territory since Friday, bringing the total of the ground assault to 154.
Saturday was one of its deadliest days - but the Israeli PM there was "no choice" but to keep fighting.
Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza - run by Hamas - says another 166 people were killed in the last day.
More than 20,000 people have been killed - mostly women and children, and 54,000 injured in Gaza since 7 October, the minist
ry says.Remarking on the latest Israeli troop deaths, Mr Netanyahu said: "This is a difficult morning, after a very difficult day of fighting in Gaza."
But he said his forces would continue with "full force until the end", reiterating his goals of eliminating Hamas and ensuring the safe return of hostages held in Gaza.
"Let it be clear: this will be a long war," the Israeli prime minister added.
The military's 154th death was announced later that day: tank commander Maj Aryeh Rein.
In a separate statement, the military said it had killed more than 8,000 Palestinian fighters during its campaign to date - in remarks quoted by the Reuters news agency.
The Israeli operation began after Hamas fighters crossed from Gaza into southern Israel on 7 October, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostages.
IDF staff sergeant Birhanu Kassie was killed fighting in Gaza on Friday
Israel insists that it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties, and blames Hamas for embedding itself in densely-po[CENSORED]ted areas.
US President Joe Biden - a key ally of Mr Netanyahu - emphasised the "critical need" to protect civilian lives during a call with the Israeli prime minister on Saturday, the White House said.
Mr Biden told reporters that he had not asked for a ceasefire in the call. Both men believe such a move would benefit Hamas.
On Friday, the UN Security Council approved a resolution demanding large-scale aid deliveries to Gaza - but this, too, stopped short of calling for a ceasefire between the two warring sides.
Talks held in Egypt earlier this week designed to secure a fresh truce between Israel and Hamas have so far failed to deliver results.
A Palestinian official familiar with the ceasefire negotiations told the BBC that Egypt presented a new three-stage plan that would begin with a two-week humanitarian truce - which could be extended - during which Hamas would release 40 hostages and Israel would release 120 Palestinian prisoners.
This stage would be followed by the formation of an independent body to deal with humanitarian relief and reconstruction, as well as a comprehensive ceasefire and an exchange o
f prisoners.Many Palestinians have been forced to flee northern Gaza to the territory's south
The Israeli military has kept up its bombing campaign in Gaza - ordering civilians to flee. The UN said the latest evacuation order affected 150,000 people in the middle of the territory.
On Saturday, Israel said 700 Palestinian militants had been arrested during its ground offensive to date.
It also said one of its fighter jets had killed Hassah Atrash, a man it accused of smuggling weapons into Gaza to arm Hamas. There has been no confirmation from Hamas.
The Israeli military has said it has almost full operational control of the north of the Gaza Strip, and is stepping up operations elsewhere.
A spokesman has said troops are entering new Hamas strongholds in southern areas.
Briefing his cabinet on Sunday, Mr Netanyahu denied suggestions the US president had persuaded him against further expanding his military operation.
The Wall Street Journal had reported that Mr Netanyahu had been talked out of attacking Hamas's ally in Lebanon, the Hezbollah group.
A government spokesperson told the BBC "the situation in the north... is intolerable" and that Israel was "trying to deter Hezbollah from dragging us into a war".
"We will continue making the necessary preparations to repel this threat from the northern border," he added.
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Amazon Echos are increasingly common accessories in homes and there are even many that have both a speaker and a smart screen from the well-known online store in the same room. This can be a problem, since both devices use the same word to activate (which is none other than Alexa). We tell you how to change this before you go crazy.The truth is that Amazon has thought about this situation, which is not crazy at all because there are several models in the Amazon Echo range that are quite cheap. Therefore, you can think about having a speaker to act as an alarm clock and, in addition, a screen to enjoy video calls or online videos . For optimal operation, and always with your voice, the ideal is to change the activation command of the assistant integrated into one of the two devices .
The most recommended thing you have to do
And, we believe that it is best to do this on the smart screen of the Amazon Echo range , since it is the one that will be used the least in general to get quick responses (and, even, the quality of the speaker is much better for playing music from the phone, to give an example).Therefore, to access the use of the speaker , the ' Alexa' command is maintained , which is the one used by default in this type of device. In the case of the other accessory from the well-known online store, the option that is best to establish is the word ' Echo' , since it is easy to remember and, at the same time, it has to do with the product itself and, therefore, will not be forgotten.
Steps to change voice command on Amazon Echo screens
One of the good news that exists to do this is that you complete the entire process using the Alexa application that Amazon offers for these types of products. You can download it for iOS at this link and, if what you have is a terminal with Android , you should use this other one . Once you have the app available, you must follow the process shown below:As you have seen, everything is quite simple and without danger , since the official options that exist in the Alexa application for the Amazon Echo are used. Needless to say, if you want to change the activation word again, you can do so by following the same procedure...
https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/06/19/gadgets/1687166262_219246.html
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Google is preparing the arrival of the option that will allow knowing the state of health of the battery on Android phones, with which it is possible to estimate the useful life, which will be accompanied by information to help reduce degradation.
The information that Android currently offers about the battery is limited to the energy consumed and the estimated time of use that remains and the use that has been made of it in the last 24 hours, with a list of the applications that have consumed the most and the percentage.
Android also offers options to extend the autonomy, such as saving mode, restriction of 'apps' and the possibility of adapting its duration to the use made of the mobile.
However, as of today, it does not offer information about the health of the battery itself, that is, about the degradation that affects this component. Something that Google is already working on, as reported in Android Authority .
Specifically, this specialized portal cites the new information page that has been implemented with the December update of the Pixel phones, which shows the manufacturing date and the count of charging cycles.It also informs about the date of first use, charging policy, charging status and health status. The latter, specifically, estimates the current full charge capacity of the battery, given the degradation that this component cycles with charge.
In beta 2 of Android 14 QPR2, which Google distributed for Pixel devices on December 11 to correct some errors and improve performance, a new battery health page is included, which would show the status of this element, although it is not activated at the moment.
As detailed in Android Authority, this page will show information about the estimated percentage of charge that the battery can currently support compared to when it was new, both before and after a recalibration, as identified in the APK code.This data will be accompanied by tips to help extend the useful life of the battery, and information about the degradation it may present and how it affects the duration of the device's autonomy...
[News] Dave Warner bows out of Test cricket as divisive as ever
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David Warner's colourful Test career is at an end
By Phil Mercer
At the Sydney Cricket Ground
Combative, prolific, and polarising. David Warner is without doubt one of Australia's most controversial and dogged cricketers, who is playing in his 112th and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney.
In 2018, he was suspended from international competition for a year by Cricket Australia, the governing body, over his involvement in the sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal in South Africa with teammates Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft. Warner was stripped of the Test team's vice-captaincy and banned from leadership roles for life.
It was a sporting wildfire that seared a nation.
Some Australian fans have never forgiven him, but others believe the aggressive left-handed batsman has served his time and has atoned.
"People get into him for cheating. The fact is that a lot of guys have done it. A ban to anyone in the prime of their career is massive and what he's done since he's been back is sensational," former Australian bowler Merv Hughes told the BBC at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).He's a good fella. He has been very good for a very long time."
Warner has always been in the headlines for both his triumphs and troubles. He made history on his international debut in 2009, becoming the first man to represent his country without playing a single match in the Sheffield Shield, the national state-based league. Four years later, he was sanctioned for punching England's Joe Root in an altercation at a bar in Birmingham.
"The junkyard dog I used to call him," said Hughes. "He'd sit behind the fence and bark a lot and if you jumped the fence he'd rip your leg off."
His powerful batting has resembled that of a baseball slugger, allowing his career to flourish across three formats of the game. He plans to continue to play in global T20 competitions, but as he says goodbye to Test cricket and one-day internationals, Warner's role in the ball tampering saga still lingers.Bernadette Hicks has mixed feelings
"My opinion of him did go down significantly during that time and I have to be honest and say it hasn't come back to what it was," explained Bernadette Hicks, who'd travelled from the Blue Mountains west of Sydney for Warner's farewell Test.
"He is a very polarising character but regardless of what you think of him, his cricket is good. He's had his ups and downs, but he's always come back."
Other fans told the BBC that they, too, can't forgive or forget Warner's involvement in the ball tampering affair at Newlands in Cape Town in March 2018.
"I didn't watch [cricket] for two years. It was pretty painful at the time... but I came back to the fold after a little while," said fan Terry Dumbleton from Sydney. "I've almost forgiven him. I don't think he should have got back in the team but he is a great cricketer."
Johnson questions 'hero's send-off' for Warner
Australia cricket scandal stings an incredul
ous nationWarner apologising in tears for his role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal
The 37-year-old was simply too good to cast aside when his ban ended though; at its best his batting was explosive, his slip-catching unwavering and his fielding flawless. He has no clear-cut successor, although Cameron Bancroft, another rehabilitated member of the Sandpaper Three, has been in good form.
"Cam's done well. He's a lovely guy, came to Durham for a couple of years. The way he's been playing this year he probably deserves the chance," said Sir Ian Botham, who is on commentating duties at the SCG.
The England legend told the BBC that David Warner, along with Bancroft and Steve Smith, who has reclaimed his place in the Test team, deserve second chances.
"At the end of the day, do the crime, (he) did the time and on you move. You've got to be pretty special to come back from that but then again, so is Steve Smith. They've done their time. Get on with it."
Warner appears unapologetic for his part in a seismic event that rattled Australian cricket. He told ESPNcricinfo that: "reflecting back on that whole period, my whole career, I have got no regrets because you are going to have a lot of hurdles you are going to have to jump. But you have to move forward and I have done that with dignity…making sure that I gained the respect back but making sure I am putting Australian cricket first."Jack Sparrow says Warner's absence will be felt
So, is there finally redemption for David Warner? Typically, opinion is split.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Jim Maxwell, the king of the cricket commentators, believes the batsman remains burdened by the scandal.
"I think it lives with him, unfortunately," he told the BBC. "But hopefully [England fans] will remember him as a wonderful competitor, someone they love to hate. David Warner has always been a combative figure, somewhat controversial but perhaps a bit more maligned than he should be."
But to his die-hard admirers, Warner's sins of the past have been washed away.
"He's Australia's most prolific opener. He's aggressive, passionate, reformed and an icon," said Jack Sparrow, a supporter who had travelled 2,000kms (1,243 miles) from Townsville in Queensland for the SCG Test. "He's paid his dues and he'd bounced back well."
"I think we're really going to miss him."..
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-67870596