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A ground-breaking discovery made by Microsoft in 2018, which could have had a profound impact on the company’s quantum computing plans, has now been discredited. Three years ago, Leo Kouwenhoven, a Dutch physicist and Microsoft employee, claimed to have found evidence of a subatomic particle that could lead to a rapid rollout of commercial quantum computers but the findings have now been dismissed. A follow-up paper by Kouwenhoven and his fellow researchers has admitted that further data has revealed that the elusive Majorana fermion particle was not found as previously claimed. Their original scientific paper, published in Nature, will now be retracted as a result of “technical errors.” Here's our list of the best cloud computing services right now Check out our list of the best cloud storage solutions We've also built a list of the best cloud hosting providers Somewhat embarrassingly, other researchers that have scrutinized the data from the original experiment have questioned why Kouwenhoven did not identify the flaws in his working sooner. When looking at the data in full, Sergey Frolov, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, has said that it is clear that they “skipped some data that contradicts directly what was in the paper.” Reasons to get carried away When Microsoft initially made its discovery of the Majorana fermion public, there were reports that the company could release a quantum computer in less than five years. A race is on to make the technology more commercially viable because of the many benefits that it could potentially offer. By making faster calculations, quantum computing could lead to new scientific breakthroughs, create new financial strategies, and deliver better insights in all kinds of industries, from medicine to marketing. Overall, by allowing businesses to visualize data faster and more efficiently, there’s no way of predicting all of the benefits that will ultimately emerge. There are some concerns surrounding the expansion of quantum computing devices, however. In particular, some experts have theorized that quantum computers would be able to crack modern encryption software in hours, meaning a rethink of global security systems would be required.

The October 2019 market launch of this week’s road test subject, the McLaren GT, must seem like an awfully long time ago for anyone reading this at the firm’s Woking headquarters. From taking its creditors to court, to putting its factory and office headquarters up for sale, McLaren has had to resort to extraordinary measures just to survive as the Covid crisis closed its production lines and dried up so much of the business of the wider McLaren Group last year. A time of expansive thinking, when the outfit was reaching into new niches and imagining new roles for its cars, must be very hard to recall. The GT's sophisticated styling really grew on me, but I’m not sure I’d use it any differently from a 720S, and I think I’d enjoy that car even more. My guess is that a 720S would be little less refined or convenient Matt Saunders | Road test editor And yet that kind of mood brought us what was claimed to be the most usable, most aerodynamically efficient and in some ways most innovative new model that McLaren has put into normal series production at any time during its short history. Whether those claims are true of the £165,230, 612bhp McLaren GT is what this road test must ascertain. This car’s design concept, which we’ll detail shortly, is clearly not as wildly free-thinking as that of the £2 million limited-run Speedtail – but McLaren says the GT was inspired and influenced by that Ultimate Series creation. Fundamentally, this is a mid-engined, carbonfibre-tubbed, turbo V8-powered McLaren like every other of the current era – but it’s one with very different aims and priorities from a 720S, a 600LT or a Senna, one whose major ingredients may sound familiar but have been mixed quite differently. It isn’t the firm’s first crack at a GT car, of course. So is it a significantly different and better one? Leaving out limited-numbers specials like the 600LT, 765LT, 620R and any ultra-rare Ultimate Series models, what you could call McLaren's series-production range includes the current-generation Sports Series models, which are soon to be replaced; but it still positions the GT in relation to its immediate siblings. Convertible versions of the 570S and 720S are, of course, available. The GT doesn’t have a derivative range as such, but some of the car’s option packs can be considered de-facto trim levels.

We all know Meena Harris as the niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris. But she has quite an interesting taste in fashion. While she loves the subtle tones including a lot of whites in her wardrobe, sometimes she likes to take it up a notch by pairing bright colours with prints, and that is the optimism we look forward to in 2021. We have curated some of her looks, which we think you will love! With masks becoming an important accessory, it is time to get them to match with your ensemble, just like how Harris does here. If you look closely, you will also realise how subtly she has matched her eyeshadow with the peachy undertone of her clothes! It is no secret that she loves whites. If you follow her on Instagram, you will know that white is her go-to colour. Here, she is seen in a sharp pantsuit turning it into a monochromatic look by pairing a white shirt featuring little black buttons. No one can go wrong in a sari, and Harris looks gorgeous as ever in a pristine white sequinned one, which she has paired with a noodle strap blouse. Keeping her overall look simple, she went for golden chaandbalis styled with middle-parted hair and fake eyelashes. On some days, Meena Harris likes to pack a punch in a bright purple pantsuit which is tailored to perfection and styled with a leopard print shirt. We have to say this is a bold fashion move but we love it to bits! Here, she is seen in a gorgeous eye-catching Stella McCartney jumpsuit featuring bright black floral patterns cinched to her waist with a belt was styled with a croc printed box bag. We like how she toned down her accessories to let the artistic jumpsuit speak for itself.

The Blues boss spoke about what he wants from his strikers and what has impressed him about his side's leading hitman Thomas Tuchel said he's been impressed with Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who became the first forward to score since the German took over as manager in Thursday's 1-0 win against Barnsley in the FA Cup. The 23-year-old is now pushing to start his first league game under the new boss after Frank Lampard, who provided him with his breakthrough in west London, was sacked last month. Tuchel has so far given starts to Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud up front, but Abraham could get the nod against Newcastle on Monday after his man-of-the-match performance at Oakwell. What is Abraham's contract situation? The striker has almost two and a half years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge but is arguably deserving of a a new deal, having not signed improved terms since breaking through at Chelsea. His 30 goals since the start of last season mean that he has scored at least 11 more goals than any other Blues player in that time. Chelsea activated a clause to extend Abraham's contract by another year but have yet to agree on an improved deal financially. What Tuchel said about Abraham "I’m not aware of the contract situations of my players because I don’t want to be involved with judging this when I’m making the decisions of who’s playing and who’s not," Tuchel said ahead of Newcastle's visit to Stamford Bridge. "He deserved to play at Barnsley. He had a difficult game against Burnley at home so he suffered from a tactical shift at half-time and did not play against Tottenham and Sheffield United. That’s why he deserved to play because he is a very positive guy, very clear, very ambitious. "I like that he made his way on the loans and overcame obstacles in his career when he went on loan. He always scored for his teams. He was always there. He has the spirit to make it at Chelsea. This is one of the toughest challenges you can face but he is ready for that. "He played well at Barnsley because he did not only score the decisive goal but was also very important in defensive set pieces, he cleared many situations for us with his head. "He was absolutely ready to suffer and for that, he has all my credit. It’s a good new start for him to step up and show that he is important for us." What does Tuchel want from his strikers? The Blues boss has worked brilliantly with the likes of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in his last two jobs at Dortmund and PSG and was asked what his perfect striker looks like. "There is no perfect striker out there," he added. "There are a lot of dangerous guys out there, a lot of strong guys out there and we have some in our squad. "Does it help if we look now to any other squad and have the feeling that the grass is greener on the other side? No, because we have guys here who can score. "The good thing about arriving in the middle of the season is you don’t lose your head by thinking about other players; you focus your energy on developing the potential that we have. And we have potential. "[Against Barnsley] it was very hard to score because we had only nine touches in the box. This is way too less for what we demand of ourselves and we have to work on that. "And we have to push the numbers up to the numbers that they were against Tottenham and Sheffield and from there we need to get known to the players a little bit better and it comes every day. "We will find maybe some formations where it is easier for us to score or for the strikers to bring them in good positions."

Agadir – Morocco’s Ministry of Health has recorded 339 new cases of COVID-19 in the country during the last 24 hours. As of February 14, Morocco has had a total of 478,474 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Morocco’s health authorities announced 348 recoveries, adding to a total of 458,852 recoveries since the outbreak began. In the past 24 hours, there have been 17 COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 8,477. Morocco currently counts 11,145 active COVID-19 cases, including 472 patients in severe or critical condition. Severely-ill patients include 37 who are under intubation and 256 under non-invasive ventilation. Casablanca-Settat remains the most affected region in the country. In the past 24 hours, it recorded 128 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus-related deaths. The Oriental region comes second, with 54 new cases with 5 deaths, followed by Region Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima (35 cases, one death). Rabat-Sale-Kenitra (32 infections, three deaths), Souss-Massa (31 cases, two deaths), Guelmim-Oued Noun (19 cases), Marrakech-Safi (18 cases), Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (six cases, no deaths), Fez-Meknes (six cases, one death), Draa-Tafilalet (two cases), Beni Mellal-Khenifra (three cases), and Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab (five cases, one death) have all recorded less than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. Under Morocco’s national vaccination campaign, 1,388,539 people have been vaccinated. Meanwhile, the national recovery rate maintains a steady 96%, while the rate of death is still at 1.8%.

v2 , i liked the text

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my vote goes to DH2 , i like both of artists + the video clip made in my city marrakesh ❤️

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You needn’t read the room so much as furtively glance around it for an indication of how dramatically attitudes towards cars of this ilk have shifted. The Range Rover name has long traded on its intrinsic link with lavishness and excess, but pull up outside Harrods in a leather-laden, V8-powered SUV today and you’re more likely to be met with tuts and frowns than a collective nod of approval from passers-by. But all that is by the by, because such cars are rapidly being phased out of existence, with their modern-day equivalents ushering in faux leather, recycled wood trim, downsized engines and even hybrid powertrains, so you needn’t feel so guilty at indulging in a spot of old-school decadence – especially if you steer clear of low-emissions zones. Let’s go all out with a top-rung version of the current Range Rover, which is due to be replaced later this year by an electric-capable successor. Just £42,000 picks up a prestigious Autobiography model (down from more than £100,000 in 2014), complete with the herculean supercharged 5.0 Jaguar V8 pumping its 503bhp to both axles and a cabin plush enough to rival a Bentley. It also packs so much equipment that we would run the printers dry listing it all here. Electric tailgate? Obviously. Reverse cross-traffic detection? But of course. Trailer stability assist? Well, we wouldn’t want the ponies getting queasy now… Options always depreciate faster than the car they’re fitted to, which is fantastic news for buyers of lightly used luxury motors. Take the two 10.0in digital screens for your rear passengers as an example: on this used car, they’re a welcome bonus with minimal effect on the value, but you would pay £2700 to add them on a factory-ordered example today. Happily, even though it has been on sale since 2012, the Mk4 Range Rover’s styling has evolved only very slightly, so if you roll up with private plates, few will be able to tell it apart from a new car. And because it was finished to such a high standard, our example wears its 52,000 miles well. A word of warning, however: expensive electrical or drivetrain faults aren’t unheard of and can quickly negate the considerable saving you make at point of purchase, so go in with your wits about you. And save some money for fuel, as 20mpg is about as good as it gets. Hyundai Genesis, £19,995: The Genesis brand will soon come to the UK, but our first taste of the name came from this unlikely luxury saloon. Its 3.8-litre V6 isn’t the most frugal engine, but it has plenty of grunt, while the interior does a passable impression of today’s BMW 5 Series. Volkswagen Beetle, £3400: We don’t often advise checking for rips in a car’s denim, but with this tribute to the 1974 Jeans Beetle, you don’t want to end up out of pocket. Its tailor-made seats are joined by black badges and retro alloys. Just ensure its belt is fresh and it zips along nicely. Volvo 740 GLE, £6995: This dealership has two 740 GLEs listed at this price: one manual, one automatic. Wafty wagons of this ilk needn’t be hustled, so let’s take the self-shifter, which as a bonus is three years newer and less leggy. Cruise control and electric mirrors, too. Lexus GS F, £36,990: Lexus knew it couldn’t beat BMW M and AMG at their own game, so this lesser-spotted M5 rival majors on drama rather than poise or pace. As such, there’s an explosive atmo V8, racy suspension and brakes and lots of red leather and carbonfibre inside. BMW 520i: A surge in demand for modern classics such as the E39 5 Series has made values of top-rung cars rocket, but you can get as much pleasure from well-sorted entry-level versions like this £1300 520i. Orange indicators and diddy wheels give its age away, but it has been treasured and features cruise control, electric windows and “ice-cold” air-con. Mazda MX-5 Dakar: Of all the misleadingly named special editions, surely the Dakar version of Mazda’s diminutive roadster is among the most tongue-in-cheek. Indeed, this low-slung, 115bhp, rear-driven convertible will be about as much use on the notorious desert rally raid as Mark Thatcher, but it does at least bring a natty chrome cockpit brace, bespoke 15in alloy wheels and a Momo steering wheel. Really, £1600 isn’t bad going for even a standard Mk1 MX-5 these days, and considering this seems a very tidy example of the breed (not to mention rare, given just 400 Dakar editions were sold), we reckon one lucky bidder got an absolute bargain. Alfa Romeo GTV, £6400: It’s hard to imagine how much it pained this Alfa Romeo’s owner to write its for-sale advert after a joyful nine years and 32,000 miles at its engaging helm. The GTV is one of those rare objectively handsome cars that just about compensates for its shortcomings with lines you will never tire of admiring. This being a 20-year-old Alfa, we can’t entirely overlook those shortcomings (a drab interior, electrical quirks and the potential for scary-sounding cambelt failure). But the 1999 GTV we found packs the glorious 3.0-litre V6 and has been faithfully maintained by a specialist, so we would be happy to let heart rule head on this occasion.

Here are some classy looks which will surely make for a head-turning statement! What is Valentine’s day if you do not stand in front of the mirror with your favourite music playing in the background as you get ready? After all, loving yourself should be foremost. Whether you are heading out with your partner or your girlfriends this weekend, make sure to look no less than glamourous. If you are wondering where, to begin with, we have some cues for you. You can thank us later! A skirt paired with your casual T-shirt and a denim jacket can instantly make you look put together. Take cues from Sonam Kapoor who also added a beret and paired it with ankle-length boots and soft makeup to give it a hint of romantic touch. If you are stepping out for a quick dinner or with your girls for a picnic, there is nothing like the fluidity of a kaftan to get you through the day. They are fashionable and in trend — making it perfect for Valentine’s day. Make a head-turning statement with a cut-out dress. Here is Shanaya Kapoor in a pastel green dress with cut-out detailing near the waist. Amp it up with your favourite jewellery to call it a day. Go classic this Valentine’s day by opting for an off-shoulder dress. Pair it with your favourite stilettos, a bold red lip and your confidence — you will totally kill it! Co-ord sets are super trendy and if you are looking to make a strong statement this day then we suggest you don’t think twice. Take ideas from Genelia’s latest outfit where she is seen sporting a peplum top with boot-cut pants.

The Reds were 1-0 up and on course for a morale-boosting win at the King Power Stadium but they suffered another spectacular collapse Leicester 3-1 Liverpool: Match statistics It never rains but it pours, for Liverpool. And for Alisson Becker. If anything could sum up the Reds’ season then here it was, all wrapped in one horrific, seven-minute bundle. All of a sudden, the world’s best goalkeeper looks anything but. All of a sudden, he has started making mistakes. Bad ones. Costly ones. After his two howlers against Manchester City last weekend came another at the King Power Stadium, as Leicester struck a crucial blow in the battle for a top-four place with a 3-1 victory that was as farcical as it could be damaging, for Jurgen Klopp’s champions. Liverpool looked on course for three vital points, 1-0 up with just 12 minutes remaining. Mo Salah’s wonderful finish, from a sublime Roberto Firmino assist, had given them a deserved advantage, reward for an enterprising and surprisingly-confident performance away from home. They’d even had a bit of fortune, too, with Jamie Vardy hitting the crossbar when clean through and VAR overturning a penalty awarded for a foul on Harvey Barnes by Thiago Alcantara. Things were looking up. And then they weren’t. First, James Maddison’s free-kick, awarded instead of the Barnes spot-kick, found its way into the far corner. Up went the flag, but after a lengthy review, VAR deemed that Firmino had played Leicester’s onrushing men, none of whom got a touch, onside. It was 1-1. OK, so a point away from home to a rival can’t be sniffed at, yeah? Think again. Within three minutes, the Reds’ world had caved in. There appeared to be little danger when Youri Tielemans aimed a diagonal in the vague direction of Barnes, right to left. Ozan Kabak, the debutant, looked to have it covered, but Alisson raced from his line to confuse the situation. Kabak, stretching, got to the ball, but steered it against his goalkeeper and straight to Jamie Vardy, who virtually walked the ball home for 2-1. Vardy strummed the corner flag like a guitar, while goalkeeper and defender simply looked at one another. Everyone else, meanwhile, wondered what the hell had just occurred. "A misunderstanding," Klopp called it. You could say that. There were only nine minutes remaining and yet somehow it got worse for his side. Alisson had to make a genuinely incredible double-save to deny Barnes and Vardy almost immediately, and he was left exposed once more as Barnes latched onto Wilfried Ndidi’s pass to finish confidently for his 12th goal of the season. From 1-0 up to 3-1 down, in the space of seven absurd minutes. Klopp looked like he could strangle someone on the touchline, and no wonder. He argued with somebody behind him in the stands, and looked incredulously at those on the pitch. No answers, no explanation. What on earth is happening to his team? They had looked decent for the most part, too. They’d pressed well, created opportunities and fashioned a superb goal for themselves. They’d done the hard bit but, as against City last week, they finished the game dreadfully and paid the price, conceding three times in the blink of an eye. They’re under pressure now for a Champions League spot, make no mistake about that. They are woefully out of form and their destiny is no longer in their own hands. If the teams below them win their games in hand, they could fall to ninth. Ninth! Everton, who face the Reds next weekend, will be licking their lips. They haven't won at Anfield since 1999, but they may never have a better chance to end that particular hoodoo. They could do with a few gifts like the ones Liverpool and Alisson have been dishing out of late, mind. The Brazilian has blundered at Leicester before, but this time his team paid the price, big time. A season summed up, you could say.

Rabat – In the midst of a national vaccination campaign, Morocco’s COVID-19 numbers continue their steady downward trend. For months now cases have gradually decreased, a trend that is likely to accelerate now that 1,388,539 citizens have been vaccinated with their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health Minister Ait Taleb today confirmed that Morocco’s vaccination campaign is going according to plan, with three to five months left until the country reaches herd immunity. Meanwhile, recovery continues to outpace new infections in Morocco. Over the last 24 hours, the country recorded 548 recoveries and 479 new cases, resulting in another decline of active cases that now stands at 11,171. Whilst Morocco’s declining epidemic is a cause for optimism, the COVID-19 virus has and continues to have a deep impact on life in Morocco. Since the emergence of the virus in March last year, Morocco has recorded 478,135 total cases and 8,460 Moroccans have died from COVID-19 related health complications. In order to accurately gauge the scale of the crisis, Morocco’s health authorities have performed 5,38051 tests since March 2020, adding an extra 10,958 tests over the past 24 hours. Health officials in Morocco can finally enjoy a well-deserved rest now that only 15.8% of intensive care beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Still, 485 patients remain in critical condition, with 37 requiring invasive breathing support and 268 patients using ventilators for breathing support. The regional impact of the COVID-19 virus in Morocco again produced very different numbers depending on the region. Grand Casablanca-Settat reported 195 new cases and two deaths, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra reported 100 new cases and two deaths, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceime recorded 42 cases and four deaths, followed by Marrakech-Safi where 40 new cases and no new deaths were reported. The rest of Morocco all had less than 40 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. L’Oriental reported 33 new cases and two deaths from COVID-19 complications. The remaining regions of Morocco had no new COVID-19 related deaths. Souss-Massa detected 23 new cases, followed by Fes-Meknes ( 14 cases), Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (9 cases) Draa-Tafilalet (7 new cases), Dakhla-Oued Eddahab (8 cases), Beni Mellal-Khenifra (five cases) and Guelmim- Oued Noun (three cases)

my vote goes to DH2 , i liked the rhythm

Sometimes it’s nice to have a peripheral that lets you just plug and play. Peripheral software can be tedious and annoying, and if a product works superbly out of the box, an app can become both unnecessary and burdensome. When it comes to the best gaming headsets, it’s particularly hard to find a satisfying plug-and-play package. And many audiophiles prefer the ability to tweak and tune to their preference or current environment. The EPOS I Sennheiser GSP 600 (series of headsets ($219 MSRP as of writing) comes in three colors: GSP 600, GSP 601 or, the version pictured throughout this review, GSP 602. The cans are built with superior quality and comfort, and active noise cancellation is also impressively executed. But the cans forego software in favor of simplicity, and the audio quality isn’t strong enough on its own to go tweak-free. There are some thoughtful design choices here and there, but the GSP 600 taste likes decent bourbon priced like fine scotch. The GSP 600 series sports a closed-back design that will be familiar to most gamers – angular, with large earcups and a thick, adjustable, but non-removable boom arm. Our review unit came in the blue and orange colorway and is dubbed the GSP 602 model. Here, the earcups are navy with a white EPOS logo stamped on the base of the hinge of the sturdy black headband. The cushioning contrasts with the color scheme’s darker hues. It’s bright orange, and made me wish for a more muted, complementary options. Some gamers may love this retro-futuristic color scheme but I am not one of them. Thankfully, you can also get the cans in black with red accents or white with black accents and a touch of gold. And if you want more variety, the earcup covers are replaceable. EPOS sells them in black and brown. Depending on your preference and colorway, looks may or may not be this headset’s strong suit. But comfort definitely is. The headband is padded at the top with a comfortable foam, and the earcup cushions are a thick, fake leather material that really hugs the ears. The fit is tight without feeling like a squeeze, and adjustments are easy to make via pushing or pulling on the earcup hinges. At no point during long sessions did the GSP 600 wobble – nor did it feel like it was clamping down too tightly on my head. The controls on the GSP 600 are extremely simple, kicking off the headset’s barebones more stripped down approach. On the right earcup is a large volume wheel that’s beefy and offers plenty of resistance – a slight bump isn’t going to move the wheel. Meanwhile, the left earcup holds the boom arm for the mic, which also doubles as the mic’s on/off switch if you move the arm up or down. A satisfying click can be heard when the mic has been turned on or off. EPOS and Sennheiser did an admirable job of keeping the controls easy and intuitive to use. The headset connects to a PC via a split 3.5mm jack and can also connect to consoles via a single 3.5mm jack. Offering only 3.5mm connections fits with the ‘keep it simple’ design ethos, but offering essentially one connectivity type feels like a handicap, rather than decluttering. That’s especially true when there’s already more than one detachable cable and connector included. We’d love to see a USB Type-A or USB-C option here. Having more options isn’t a bad thing. Audio Performance The GSP 600’s audio performance is a bit of a mixed bag. Frequency response is specced for 10-30,000 Hz and features the same emphasis on low-end boost common in many gaming headsets. Without dedicated software to make adjustments, that has to be accepted, unless you want to spend time with a third party equalizer. There are some situations to which the GSP 602’s voicing is extremely well-suited, such as bass-heavy music, movies with explosive action sequences and gaming that doesn’t rely on positional audio However, when applied to listening experiences that don’t play well with this EQ curve, the GSP 600 is simply average. When I compared a hip hop track to a rock one on the GSP 600 the difference was notable. The hip hop track benefited from the enhanced bass, and the rock track sounded muddy. This voicing can be problematic for gaming, as well, depending on your genre of choice. For games where there is a lot going on aurally, like the DOOM and Battlefield series, and the success of the player is largely dependent on reading positional audio cues, detail can be lost in the headset’s booming bass. This can be mitigated with an equalizer, but, again, there isn’t one made specifically for these cans. There’s also no virtual surround sound included with the cans. While this won’t be a major issue for more casual players and those who tend to think virtual surround adds an artificial quality, we’ve encountered successful uses of virtual surround sound that proved advantageous. And more and more gaming headsets, including many in the GSP 600’s price range, are making this an option. On the other hand, games with more sparse soundscapes, think horror outings like Outlast or the Resident Evil series, sounded clean and crisp without sacrificing aural weight. Something the GSP 600 series does extremely well is provide a buffer against outside noise. The earcups provided great noise isolation. There were no external distractions from gameplay. Microphone The GSP 602’s mic is also decidedly middle of the road. For one, bass response is pretty muted. This helped combat boom and the popping sound that can come with ‘b’ and ‘p’ sounds. But my natural baritone voice sounded a bit on the thin and frail side. Noise cancellation, however, was slightly above average. The mic tuned out ambient room and street noise to the point where it is barely noticeable. Clicky mechanical keyboards, on the other hand, were quite audible, due to the mic’s increased emphasis on mid to high frequency response. There’s certainly nothing offensively bad about the GSP 600 series’ mic, but I expected more than an average gaming mic from a name as storied in high end audio reproduction as Sennheiser. The mic on the headset is specced for a frequency response of 10-18,000 Hz. Features and Software The GSP 600 has no software or drivers; it’s a completely plug and play experience. While it is convenient to not have to configure anything, you also have to love the mic and audio quality you’ve got. The out-of-the-box sound quality is good, but I still missed having the ability to tweak performance to my liking. The EPOS I Sennheiser GSP 600 series of headsets strives to offer a high-end audio experience for gamers in an easy-to-use package. It nearly succeeds. but there are some significant hurdles in the way of its path to greatness. On the positive side, the headset is thoughtfully designed. Controls are simple, intuitive, sturdy and well-placed. The GSP 600 is also extremely rugged, despite its plastic frame. Build quality is definitely a cut above average gaming headsets, and great care was taken to ensure the earcups provide maximum audio isolation. The GSP 600 also has an incredibly snug and comfortable fit that belies its bulky frame and makes it great for long gaming sessions. Unfortunately, these positives are counterbalanced by what can best be described as a stubborn lack of flexibility. In endeavoring to simplify higher end gaming headsets, EPOS and Sennheiser boxed their product into a corner, especially with no tweaking software available. Simple sounds convenient until it becomes apparent that the default voicing of the speakers isn’t ideally suited to all game genres and uses. A flatter frequency response would have done wonders. And the mic, while above average, does little to make the case for its namesake’s pro audio heritage. What you ultimately get is a well-made but stubbornly average gaming headset. Currently the GSP 602 colorway we reviewed and white GSP 601 are selling at $219, but we’ve seen the black version on sale for as low as $140. This leaves the GSP 602 in a strange position. There’s very little reason to be recommended over more versatile products from competitors like the HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis 7 (both wireless), which are both price-competitive with the GSP 600 series, even at its aforementioned discounted price. Those offerings deliver better sound and more flexibility. While the GSP 600 is not bad by any stretch of the imagination, it’s hard to recommend buying more for less.

Microsoft is looking to bring big changes to English cricket as the sport looks to inspire a new generation of players. Typically seen as a paragon of tradition, with its stereotypes of genteel village surroundings, crisp whites and afternoon tea, the ECB, the governing body of cricket in England and Wales is now looking to Microsoft to help encourage a digital revolution. The two organisations have signed a wide-ranging deal that the ECB, which oversees more than 2.5 million recreational players and 50,000 volunteers, hopes will bring the game firmly into the modern day. Here's our list of the best database software right now We've built a list of the best cloud databases out there Check out our list of the best database design software on the market Howzat The partnership forms part of the ECB's aim to encourage the growth of cricket across England and Wales through its "Inspiring Generations" five-year plan as it looks to become a digital-first organisation. “This partnership has the potential to transform every level of our game," noted Tom Harrison, ECB CEO. "The ability to drive innovation across high performance cricket will support the continued excellence of our elite teams, and the opportunities we will provide together across the whole recreational cricketing community will improve the life chances of many young people and adults. “We could not have a better partner than Microsoft as we look to put technology at the heart of our business, develop the culture of the game and bring our purpose to life.” The partnership will focus on three main areas - High Performance, Cricket Communities and Cultural Transformation - covering all levels of the game. High Performance will see the ECB and Microsoft investigate how using technology such as AI, real-time data and analytics can help the various elite England teams improve and find that extra edge over the competition. At a club level, the ECB will also work with Microsoft to explore how ball-tracking technology can help to unearth the next generation of elite cricketers and provide more opportunities for diverse talent across the whole game. Finally at a grassroots level, Microsoft's "Get On" campaign will see the ECB help support a push to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology by 2024 by pushing out digital skills training across local cricket communities. “Microsoft is proud to support the England and Wales Cricket Board in its quest to become a digital-first organisation that can meet the needs and expectations of fans and players now and in the future," said Clare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK. "A key aspect of our work together is to create long-lasting economic change in local communities by helping people acquire digital skills so vital to their futures. This partnership is a great example of how we at Microsoft can fulfil our mission of empowering people and organisations around the world to achieve more.”