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Japan’s government may be preparing to ban the sale of new, gasoline-powered cars by 2030, according to public broadcaster NHK. The move would bring the list of countries considering a ban to at least 18. This comes shortly after the U.K. moved its own date for a ban up to 2030. Closer to home, California’s governor has issued an executive order requiring that all sales of new cars and trucks in the state be emissions-free by 2035. To be clear, that order is expected to face significant legal challenges and triggered an immediate conflict with a federal government that does not appear ready to take similar steps. Still, the movement to ban gasoline-powered cars is gaining steam outside the U.S., with proposed bans in cities on every continent but Africa and Antarctica. EV pressure grows In the short term, the bans will likely have little effect on Americans shopping for a new car. But in the medium term, they will add to the pressure for automakers to build and sell more electric and alternative fuel cars like the Nissan Leaf EV. After all, every automaker that sells cars in the U.S. also sells them overseas, with Japanese companies making up about 40 percent of the American market in recent years. Just this week, Hyundai announced plans for 23 new EVs in just the next five years, while Cadillac began buying out dealerships that don’t want to move to an all-electric model. There are enough electric cars for sale on the U.S. market today to require our list of the best electric cars. The movement is also likely to transform the market for used cars – keep an eye on our lists of the best used cars in each market segment and price point. You’re likely to see prices decline and supply increase as EVs take over more of the market.

Chocolate, cinnamon, caramelised almonds – rice pudding, but not as you know it This spiced rice pudding can be made well in advance, but if you do so the rice will soak up most, if not all of the milk, so you’ll need to add a little more to loosen the kheer when you reheat it. Prep 5 min Cook 45 min Serves 4 For the kheer 100g basmati rice 750ml non-dairy milk – I like Oatly or Bonsoy 80g caster sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground fennel ⅓ tsp ground cardamom 1/8 tsp cloves 1/8 nutmeg 1 pinch ground black pepper 20g cocoa For the chikki (AKA caramelised almonds) 1 tbsp coconut oil 50g flaked almonds ½ tsp ground fennel seed ½ tsp ground ginger 40g caster sugar 1 pinch salt Rinse the rice in a sieve under the cold tap until the water runs clear, then put in a bowl, add cold water to cover and leave to soak. Meanwhile, make the chikki. Put the coconut oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat and, once hot, add the almonds and stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until they turn pale gold. Add the ground fennel, ground ginger, sugar and salt, stir-fry for a minute more, until caramelised, then tip out on to a plate and leave to cool. Now back to the kheer. Put the milk, sugar and all the spices in a deep saucepan and, over a low to medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Drain the soaked rice and tip it gently into the spiced milk. Bring the mixture back up to a slow boil, then turn down the heat to a mere whisper and cover the pan. Leave to cook for about 25 minutes, stirring every now and then to make sure the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the pan; if the mixture gets too dry, add more milk, a little at a time. Stir in the cocoa, then leave to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Serve in small bowls with the chikki scattered over the top. Fiona Beckett’s drinks match Even though this kheer is already spiced, I’d be tempted to go for a chai with it, too – a homemade one, ideally, though you could buy a pre-mixed one such as The Tea Makers’ Masala Chai (from £6.50 for 50g).

The US State Department announced, on Saturday, that it will cancel 5 exchange programs with the United States funded by China, describing them as "propaganda tools." In a statement, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that these five programs, "disguised as cultural exchanges, are fully financed and managed by the government of the People's Republic of China" and are "tools of propaganda and soft power." He added that these programs, which are organized within the framework of US legislation called the "Educational and Cultural Exchange Act" (Mutual Education and Charles Exchange Act), are "tools for advertising and soft power." The US Secretary of State added that “other programs that were established” under this law are beneficial to both parties, but the five programs in question are fully funded and operated by the government of the People's Republic of China as tools for propaganda and soft power. He believed that these five programs "provide carefully orchestrated access to officials of the Chinese Communist Party, not to the Chinese people, who do not enjoy freedom of expression and assembly." The cancellation of these programs is the latest expression of outgoing President Donald Trump's deeply contentious relationship with China. On Friday, the New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump's administration had issued new rules restricting travel for Chinese Communist Party members and their families to the United States. The newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that the new policy sets a maximum month for travel visas for party members and their families, and for entry only once. The director of US intelligence, John Ratcliffe, had warned the incoming Joe Biden administration against "politicizing intelligence" and urged it to "be honest" and "recognize" that China is "the biggest national security threat we face."

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Analysis of billions of passwords reveals a lot about favourite cities, sports teams, and even swear words What you choose for a password might be revealing more about you that you ever thought, according to new analysis. CyberNews.com analysed over 15 billion passwords from users around the world, finding out some intriguing details about exactly what users from different countries use to create supposedly strong logins. Examining what letters and number made up the passwords, the company was able to extrapolate a lot of information, including the most po[CENSORED]r cities, sports teams, and even swear words. Check out our list of the best password management software around Here's our list of the best security keys available We've built a list of the best password managers right now Password info The CyberNews.com team collected its passwords from publicly leaked data breaches, including the Breach Compilation, Collection #1-5, and more, with the data anonymized and the passwords detached so that it could be examined in isolation. The data revealed that many users tie personal information to their passwords, primarily a year, a name, or a city in the world. 2010 was found to be the most po[CENSORED]r year included in passwords, with nearly 10 million versions of this year used in passwords, followed by 1987 at 8.4 million, and the third was 1991 at nearly 8.3 million. Eva was the name most used in passwords, appearing over 7.1 million times, followed by Alex, Anna, Max, and Ava - although the researchers noted that out of the 15 billion passwords analyzed, less than 1% used a first name in their password creation. Abu Dhabi (included as just "abu") was the most used city, appearing in over 2.3 million passwords followed by Rome, Lima, Hong Kong and Milan. Many users also included food and drink mentions in their logins, with "tea", "pie", "nut" and "fish" all appearing in over two million passwords each. When it came to favourite sports teams, the Phoenix Suns NBA basketball team was found in over 1.1 million passwords, followed by the Miami Heat (909,558) and Cincinnati Reds MLB baseball team (686,716). However there was also three soccer teams in the top ten, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all featuring highly. Interestingly, of the 15,212,645,925 passwords examined by the company, only 2,217,015,490 were unique, raising questions about the security habits of users around the world. CyberNews flagged that the majority of passwords used had eight or fewer characters, potentially making them easier to guess, with the company urging users to create long, strong passwords, or use a password manager.

Google tapes out first own SoC for Pixel handsets. Makers of smartphones and PCs are always eager to offer their customers an experience not available from their rivals. Back in the day, vendors competed for the best ergonomics, software, and some exclusive features. Still, more recently, companies like Apple, Huawei, and Samsung started to develop their own system-on-chips (SoC) to differentiate at all levels. A report says that Google is now following their steps with its own silicon for Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks. Google recently successfully taped outs its codenamed Whitechapel SoC and has been playing with it for several weeks now, reports Axios, citing one source with knowledge of the matter. The processor packs eight Arm cores and some additional silicon designed to speed up Google's machine learning algorithms (i.e., a small TPU for inference) and improve the performance of the Google Assistant app. The chip was reportedly made using Samsung's 5LPE (5 nm) process technology. Since it usually takes about a year for a new mobile SoC to reach commercial products, expect the Whitechapel to power Google's Pixel smartphones sometime in late 2021 if everything goes as planned and the chip provides competitive performance. Google's silicon ambitions do not stop with the Whitechapel. The company is allegedly mulling developing processors for its Chromebooks. Given its vast resources, it can design its own SoC for PCs, but the company would likely prefer to obtain experience in chip design first with its own processors for smartphones. High-end off-the-shelf system-on-chips from Qualcomm or MediaTek used by the vast majority of smartphone makers provide very high general-purpose as well as graphics performance, therefore enabling manufacturers to innovate with their cameras and software. However, because they are off-the-shelf, they do not carry any custom-designed exclusive hardware that could differentiate a device in terms of performance and capabilities. be quite powerful when compared to x86 processors from Intel, based on early reviews. Furthermore, its M1 chip carries numerous special-purpose accelerators that enable performance and capabilities not accessible to off-the-shelf CPUs, which changes the way Apple's PCs can be used. For Google, a leading high-technology company with smartphone and PC ambitions, it makes great sense to tap into silicon design in a bid to differentiate its own Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks as well as bring all-new features to the market. Yet, there is a catch. When Huawei designs its own SoC for its own smartphones, it competes against other players in the Android ecosystem. But when Google comes out with its hardware powered by its own silicon, it competes against its own partners among SoC developers and hardware manufacturers, which hardly makes them happy. Meanwhile, if Google wants to innovate its Android and Chrome OS platforms quickly and stay competitive with Apple and Microsoft, own SoCs are one of the ways to go since it is considerably easier to implement certain features into in-house designed silicon than persuade a third party to incorporate something into their SoC.

Certain Fire- and Ice-type Pokemon like Gigantamax Centiskorch and Lapras will appear in Max Raid dens all December long. December is officially here, and new Max Raid event is now underway in Pokemon Sword and Shield. All month long, certain Ice- and Fire-type Pokemon will appear in Max Raid dens more frequently than usual across the Wild Area, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra, including Gigantamax forms of Lapras and Centiskorch. From now until December 31, players will be more likely to encounter Weavile, Avalugg, Lapras, Turtonator, and their pre-evolved forms in Max Raid battles in both Sword and Shield. Kantonian Ponyta and Rapidash will be appearing in Raids during the event as well. These forms are rare in the Gen 8 games, making this a good chance to add them to your collection if you haven't already. As previously mentioned, Gigantamax Lapras and Centiskorch will also be appearing more frequently during this month's Max Raid event. Gigantamax Pokemon are normally incredibly hard to find outside of these events (although you can teach compatible Pokemon how to Gigantamax in the Isle of Armor), so you'll want to take advantage of their increased spawn rate if you haven't already caught them. In order for the event Pokemon to begin appearing in your game, you'll first need to refresh your Raid dens. You can do so either by connecting the Y-Comm online or by going into Mystery Gift from the menu screen and selecting Get the Wild Area News. The Max Raid event runs until 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM UTC on December 31. In other Pokemon news, Pokemon Go support was recently added to Pokemon Home, meaning you can now transfer Pokemon directly from the mobile game to the storage service. Everyone who brings a monster over will receive a special Pokemon as a gift: a Gigantamax-capable Melmetal. 2021 also marks the Pokemon series' 25th anniversary, and The Pokemon Company has teased upcoming news for the big milestone.

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Azure Purview helps businesses achieve good governance Microsoft has announced that the latest version of its Azure Synapse toolset is now generally available. The updated solution will help businesses to understand where useful data is located and how best to use it, all while ensuring regulatory compliance. Azure Synapse was originally launched last year and has been well received in that time. Companies across a wide range of industries have already used the tools to bring added value to their customers and plan for strategic changes. “We started with the hypothesis that it’s too difficult for many organizations to use their own data and deploy AI, and there aren’t enough software engineers on the planet to fill the shoes of all of the analytics that’s going to need to get done,” said John Macintyre, director of product, Azure Synapse and Analytics Platforms at Microsoft. “We knew we could make this tremendously simpler.” Check out our list of the best cloud analytics software And here's our list of the best cloud computing services Also, see our roundup of the best business intelligence tools Good governance Microsoft’s new release encompasses Azure Synapse Analytics, a data analytics solution that brings together data integration, enterprise data warehousing, and Big Data analytics into a single service, as well as Azure Purview, a data governance solution that promises to deliver the next-generation of data cataloging. Data analytics is becoming increasingly important for a wide range of firms, particularly as the amount of digital data being created skyrockets. Already, FedEx has been working with Microsoft to build FedEx Surround, a new platform built using Azure Synapse Analytics to extract more insight, digitize supply chains and enable more efficient deliveries. However, with more data comes more responsibility. Businesses are under greater pressure than ever to maintain customer privacy and keep information secure. Azure Purview should be a huge help for companies looking to maintain good data governance.

IDC expects surge in PC shipments to continue into 2021. Driven by the needs of working from home and remote education, shipments of personal computers and tablets surged significantly this year. This month sales of PCs promise to increase well beyond expectations as demand for systems for home working and learning will be amplified by the holiday spending. Analysts from IDC expect demand for PCs to remain high next year, which might mean that shortages of certain components may persist. IDC projects that sales of desktops and laptops will increase 18.2% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2020, whereas shipments of mobile devices will surge 26.4% YoY in Q4 2020. In general, sales of PCs this year will increase 11.2% compared to 2019 mainly because of work from home and remote education needs. In fact, shipments of all devices that could be used for work, learning, and/or entertainment are up this year. "The momentum in the PC market has been impressive to say the least," said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "Consumers seem to be buying all ranges of notebook PCs from low-end entry level systems to high-end gaming machines. It is important to note that all of this is happening at a time when other device categories like smartphones, PC monitors, TVs, and gaming consoles are also growing. A clear shift in consumer spend has happened." It is no secret that it is hard to get AMD's newest CPUs and GPUs, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards as well as the latest game consoles from Microsoft and Sony. Meanwhile, it is unreasonable for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers to expand their manufacturing capacities significantly just to meet existing demand as soon as possible and then depreciate additional production tools for years. As a result, there are huge backlogs both in consumer and education segments will go into 2021. "Earlier this year it seemed like this would be a six-month bump to the industry, but as we look at the supply chain pipeline into 2021, it's clear that the surge has more legs," said Reith. "The education backlog remains extensive and many school districts around the world are doing everything they can to secure inventory." Demand for desktops and notebooks will remain high next year as well. In fact, IDC predicts that shipments of PCs will rise 1.4% in 2021. "Not only do we expect more PCs to ship this year and next, but the fundamental shift in everyone's workflow is also expected to have a lasting impact on the PC market in 2022 and beyond," said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "Longer term forecasts for PC shipments and average selling prices have increased as households inch towards one PC per person while buying PCs further up the stack." One thing that is noteworthy about increasing shipments of PCs is that sales of notebooks are growing, whereas sales of desktops are declining even when the whole market is up. IDC projects that 291.3 million of computers will be shipped this year, of which 215.8 million will be laptops and 75.5 million will be desktops.

Time Trials will allow players to compete against themselves and the global community. Developer King has confirmed that the endless runner Crash Bandicoot: On The Run will get a brand-new Time Trials game mode when it officially launches on Android and iOS next year. Time Trials lets players select any level to complete in the fastest time possible. There are three different times to compete against, with special relics unlocked after each clearing. King is also added Team Runs to Crash Bandicoot: On The Run's asynchronous online multiplayer. After securing five power gems, which are rewarded after defeating bosses, players can go online with a team of up to 30 members to challenge other global teams. Once a Team Run has been selected, three members from three different teams will race together to see who gets the furthest. The longer players run, the more Crash Points their teams earn. With the announcement, King shared a brief teaser trailer showing off the feel and pace of Time Trials in Crash Bandicoot: On The Run, which you can check out above. Crash Bandicoot: On The Run is slated to launch in Spring 2021. Pre-registration is available now on Android and iOS, and doing so unlocks a Blue Hyena skin when it comes out. For more on Crash Bandicoot: On The Run, check out our interview with creative lead Stephen Jarrett. The wacky marsupial mascot has returned to consoles with Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, which launched on October 2 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time review, we scored it an 8/10, saying, "It's an injection of new ideas into now-classic gameplay that surprises and delights, even as it feels like a homecoming."

KBB Editors’ Overview KBB Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque consistently remains a compact luxury SUV with an alluring shape, but the lineup has been simplified for 2021. The mild-hybrid model with 296 horsepower has been discontinued, which means all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque models are powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 246 hp. This is a refined and comfortable SUV, and it incorporates excellent everyday driving manners and good off-road ability into a solid chassis with lots of safety and driver-assist technology. Rivals include the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Volvo XC40, and maybe even the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. How Much Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Cost? The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque P250 S carries a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $43,300, plus a destination charge of $1,050. Upgraded with the latest Pivi Pro infotainment, 20-inch wheels, and a power tailgate, the Evoque P250 SE starts at $48,000. All other 2021 Evoques are R-Dynamic models, which have a revised grille and bumpers, along with lots of extra body vents and other niceties such as 2-tone seats, chrome scuff plates, dark aluminum interior trim, and perforated leather on the steering wheel. In S form, the R-Dynamic Evoque starts at $44,900, while the R-Dynamic SE, equipped similarly to the standard Evoque SE, begins a $49,600. At the top of the lineup is the R-Dynamic Evoque HSE, a loaded model with a beautiful Windsor leather interior upholstery, a gesture-operated power tailgate, a 12-speaker audio system, and adaptive cruise control. This Evoque flagship starts at $53,400. Options can add thousands to the Evoque’s bottom line. Pricing for the Evoque is higher than the Audi Q5, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Lexus NX, but well below the BMW X4 and Porsche Macan. Always check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for their Land Rover Evoque. Expect the resale value to be about average, on a par with the Cadillac XT4 and Lincoln Corsair. Driving the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a quiet and rigid SUV with modern electrical architecture that allows for today’s high-tech features. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder making 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Terrain Response2, the Evoque’s standard all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, has an Auto mode, plus these four others: General, Eco, Sand, Grass-Gravel-Snow, and Mud & Ruts. Off-road chops are further solidified by a Wade Sensing feature that allows all 2021 Evoques to ford a 23-inch-deep stream. An onboard ultrasonic sensor detects the water depth. Water Wade Sensing, and another feature called Clear Sight Ground View (which allows the driver to see what’s beneath the front of Evoque), come with a new 3D Surround camera, which is standard for 2021. It helps you see potential hazards in front of the Evoque, and it can be operated at speeds up to 18 mph. Favorite Features WATER WADE SENSING Proving just how serious Land Rover is about the Evoque’s off-road ability, all 2021 versions get Water Wade Sensing, a feature that uses ultrasonic sensors to measure water depth. A graphic on the central touchscreen depicts the Evoque, with a blue line representing the water depth. CLEARSIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR This feature, standard on the R-Dynamic HSE, replaces the traditional mirrored rearview with an HD video display screen hooked to a rear-facing camera. The display provides significantly better rear vision, with no rear headrests (or kids’ heads) to block the view. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Interior The 2021 Evoque has a handsome 5-seat interior with premium materials and a pair of elegant 10-inch touchscreens. Fast-acting Pivi Pro infotainment is standard. It provides a smartphone-like interface, and it reduces the number of taps required for most functions. The home screen is customizable, and the system allows for regular over-the-air (OTA) updates. With the rear seat in the up position, the 2021 Evoque has 21.5 cubic feet of cargo space. When that seat is folded, the Evoque has 50.5 cubic feet. For comparison, the Cadillac XT4 has 22.3 cubic feet with the seat in place, and 48.9 cubic feet when it’s folded. The Lincoln Corsair is a bit roomier, with 27.6 and 57.6 cubic feet, respectively. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Exterior Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque, now in the second year of its second generation, still looks sharp. It’s a compact design, yes, but we really like the coupe-like silhouette and rising side beltline. And the R-Dynamic models continue to look sharp with their unique bumpers, grille, and multiple vents. While there are no major changes to the look of the Evoque for 2021, many people will tell you that none were needed. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Standard Equipment The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is offered in five ways: P250 S, P250 SE, P250 R-Dynamic S, P250 R-Dynamic SE, and P250 R-Dynamic HSE. All are AWD models powered by a turbocharged 246-horsepower 2.0-liter engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Even the base P250 S is well equipped. It comes with a leather interior, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 6-speaker stereo, and automatic emergency braking. The P250 SE adds power front seats and 20-inch alloy wheels, plus premium LED headlights, a power tailgate, a blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. The R-Dynamic P250 S and R-Dynamic P250 SE are equipped very similarly to the standard P250 S and P250 SE models. But they look quite a bit different, thanks to a unique R-Dynamic grille, revised bumpers, 2-tone seats, dark aluminum interior trim, and perforated leather on the steering wheel. Upping the luxury quotient higher in the Evoque P250 HSE are14-way power front seats, perforated Windsor leather, a gesture-controlled power tailgate, the high-def video rear mirror, and a 12-speaker audio system. The HSE also comes standard with the Driver Assist Pack, which includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot assist, and a rear cross-traffic monitor. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Options Most Land Rover Evoque options are contained in packages. Among the most notable: Technology Pack ($2,280 on the S, $1,280 on the SE): This includes the ClearSight digital rearview mirror and wireless smartphone charging, plus a head-up display and Pivi Pro infotainment with dual 10-inch screens. Convenience Pack ($2,010 on the S, $1,690 on the SE): In addition to an electrically adjustable steering column, it includes a gesture-controlled power tailgate and keyless entry. Driver Assist Pack ($1,950 on the S, $1,330 on the SE): Besides adaptive cruise control, this package includes blind-spot assist, a rear cross-traffic monitor, and Clear Exit Monitor. Dynamic Handling Pack ($1,080): Includes adaptive suspension damping (which is constantly being adjusted for optimal ride comfort and control), plus driver-selectable settings and red brake calipers. Cold Climate Pack ($650): With a heated windshield, heated washer jets, and a heated steering wheel, this package is your best friend in wintry climes. Notable stand-alone options on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque include adaptive suspension ($725), a cabin air purifier ($450), a 14-speaker Meridian sound system ($800), a WiFi-enabled data plan ($360), and massaging heated and cooled front seats covered in rich Windsor leather ($2,100). 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Engine All 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques are powered by a 246-horsepower 2.0-liter engine 4-cylinder engine. It generates excellent torque, so it feels like a bigger engine than it really is. It requires premium-grade fuel, and power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. A sprint to 60 mph in the Evoque takes about seven seconds. Top speed is 143 mph. EPA fuel economy is 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 mpg combined. Not great, certainly. But given its fuel tank size of 17.7 gallons, the Evoque will go about 400 miles between fill-ups.