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When it comes to finding a good gaming monitor deal, it can be hard to strike the right balance between resolution, refresh rate and price. Acer’s Nitro XZ272U handily delivers on all fronts with a QHD resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, while keeping a reasonable price that is made even better with this $60 discount. You can pick one up now for its lowest ever price of $269. More: Best Monitor Deals Best Gaming Monitors Best Tech and PC Hardware Deals Acer Nitro XZ272U: was $329, now $269 at Newegg This 27-inch VA panel sports a 1440p resolution with a buttery smooth 165Hz refresh rate, alongside HDR, adaptive sync and a slick 1500R curve for immersive gaming.VIEW DEAL The 1500R curve of this 27-inch panel brings your peripheral vision into the 16:9 cinematic gaming experience. Of course, the star of the show here is that pairing of 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, but it’s worth highlighting the vivid 130% sRGB color gamut and HDR for a deep and colorful picture at all times. Alongside this are other gaming enthusiast essentials like AMD FreeSync, HDMI and DisplayPort connections and display utility software for customizing your image without fiddling with buttons. And, of course, ergonomics have been kept in mind with VESA-compatible mounting and plenty of height and angle adjustability on its stand. Plus, with blue light shielding technology, your eyes are protected from unnecessary strain over longer sessions.

n an extraordinary turn of events, half of Nominet’s board has been voted out with immediate effect; the culmination of a long-drawn public campaign calling for the board’s overhaul. Board members of the Internet infrastructure firm Nominet, which regulates UK domain names, had been under fire for several months now for their decisions to take the company away from its not-for-profit mission. “I find it sad that we’ve got to this point,” said board chairman Mark Wood at the start of the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) as reported by The Register. “In the past, we clearly haven’t listened well enough to our members. We know that many things we need to do better,” said Wood, who was one of the members voted out, along with Nominet CEO Russell Haworth. We’ve rounded up the best website builders you can find These are the best cloud hosting providers Check out our list of the best cloud storage services available Back to formula The PublicBenefit.uk campaign, led by Simon Blackler, the CEO of web hosting company Krystal, took objection to several decisions taken by Nominet’s board between 2016 and 2020 that were contrary to its Articles of Association. According to reports, in the lead up to the EGM, both Wood and Haworth had not only attacked Blackler and the campaign, but also spent Nominet resources to urge members to vote against the resolution to fire them, as sought by the campaign. Their shenanigans came to naught as both men along with three other members were removed with a 52.7% majority vote in the EGM that had 53 Nominet members present and voting. While it isn’t exactly clear what happens next, as things stand, non-executive director Rob Binns has been asked to serve as acting chair. Here are some of the best free website builders

Monster Hunter Rise (PC, Nintendo Switch [reviewed]) Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Released: March 26, 2021 MSRP: $59.99 Monster Hunter is a fascinating series, mostly because of how open-ended it is. Nearly everyone's experience is different. Whether that involves frustration or elation at any given moment is entirely up to you. Even as a veteran, it can be a mix of both! But Monster Hunter Rise has so much personality, and adds several key mechanics into the mix, that it elicits far more joy than suffering, so long as you're willing to work with it. As is the case with most entries, Rise once again tasks players with literally hunting down various big bad beasties, with a variety of weapons and playstyles. Once you've bested them, you can skin them for parts, gear up, upgrade, and repeat the process; solo, or with friends. You do this until you kill a really big monster in the main storyline, then kill more monsters in a postgame. The general flow is still the same. But Rise has the benefit of working with a very clear theme (feudal Japan) as a throughput. Rather than becoming numb to the environments and the game's hub zone, I embraced them, and started to take notice of all of its colorful nuances. The NPCs grew on me in a way that many hadn't before! And the beautiful, majestic soundtrack drew me into the world even further. It can still be a slow start. A few of the early monsters are a little bland, as are the ins and outs of early equipment pieces and weapons. But ramp you will, and the creatures — and their lovely haiku intros — get even more interesting to look at aesthetically. Even some of the older concepts have a little more flair in Rise, as you witness them in a new light. If you felt like Monster Hunter was clunky in the past, the wirebug might change that notion. Think of it like a flavorful grappling hook, which can not only zoom you around the map for exploration purposes, but zip you around in combat as an action-centric dodge. Hunters have access to a recover ability (think fighting games when you get knocked down), which prevents you from getting stunlocked or comboed by enemies, as well as special wirebug moves. It's up to you to govern your wirebug meter (which refills over time via a cooldown) and decide which enemy attacks are worth recovering from, how much ground you need to cover, and how useful your individual weapon powers are. It's a neat little metagame that has a relatively low skill floor in terms of picking up the dodge element of the wirebug mechanic, while providing a high ceiling and opening up weapon tech. The Palamute (dog) companion deserves a special shout-out, too. While having a little deadly mutt running around is its own reward, you can ride it to get places quickly and chase down monsters. Period. In a game where you might be pursuing a creature four or five times a match, it breaks down the monotony. Riding monsters (who can quickly get from place to place and start bar fights with other creatures) similarly feels straightforward and to the point. Then there's the rampage missions. These work kind of like a light tower-defense gimmick, allowing hunters to create weapon platforms in specific locations in an arena, as well as spring one-time-use traps or NPC powers. You can opt to pilot a platform (such as a bow gun or a cannon) yourself, or put an NPC in charge. It's a little streamlined, but it is fun to see a handful of big monsters on-screen while you blow them up with heavy-duty weaponry. It's more like controlled chaos, but given that the game doesn't force you to do rampage missions en masse, it works out more like a welcome diversion than a slog. Playing through the "main story," you can defeat the Magnamalo in one-on-one combat in around 15 hours. But as all Monster Hunter fans know, the game begins when the credits roll. After that's said and done you'll unlock a weapon and start the endgame with higher-rank monsters to hunt. Replaying rampage missions is also a treat, because the general chaos lends itself well to repeat viewings. Beyond that "village progress" questline, you'll have access to the "hub progress" branch, which is the meat of the game. This is where you'll make your way through the ranks fighting near-endless foes; with other people, if you so choose. Although my access to multiplayer was limited prior to launch (it was cut off at one point), Monster Hunter Rise is still very fun in terms of group coordination. With the wirebug, seeing everyone zip around is a treat. You also have the fairly deep buddy system to play around with, which operates with its own hub zone, and allows you to recruit more furry friends for off-screen adventures and item rewards. With 14 weapons to test and a very useful training ground (which shows button inputs, combos, and moves on-screen), it's easy to get sucked into village life. There's a good chunk of fun busywork abound if you want a break from hunting. I even found myself rewatching monster intros just to show my wife how cool/silly something looked; I'm not sure if I've ever done that! Like a lot of Monster Hunter games, I slowly started to get more and more acclimated to Rise until I hit a positive tipping point. Once it clicked, it was hard to go back to the old ways, before the wirebug opened up combat and the theme was arguably the most on-point it's ever been. Rise should delight fans both new and old, as long as the former group is willing to work a little bit for it. There’s nothing quite like piloting a fire-breathing T-rex like a runaway train through an overflowing volcano before using it to beat the crap out of a dragon. In a series already known for providing thrilling battles you can’t really get elsewhere, Monster Hunter Rise still manages to surprise and delight. Its scope and progression can feel flatter than that of Monster Hunter World at its launch (including a conspicuous lack of Elder Dragons), making it seem like a foundation waiting to be built upon – but after spending dozens of hours with Rise’s wonderfully enhanced mobility and faster pace, it’s going to be hard to ever go back to the way things were before. For those new to the series, Monster Hunter Rise is all about killing or capturing giant, spectacular monsters and turning them into pairs of pants (among other pieces of gear), this time with an awesome feudal Japanese theme throughout. Each hunt is essentially an epic boss fight against a specific monster or two, all of which are incredibly diverse in both visual design and behavior; a successful hunt earns you materials used to craft better equipment that will, in turn, allow you to take down harder monsters – and so on and so forth. Success relies on a healthy balance of preparation and skill, and it’s kept fresh by the variety of 14 radically different weapons types you can swap between, the strategic puzzle of breaking and severing specific parts of a monster rather than just whacking at it mindlessly, and the everlasting allure of that next piece of sweet gear. ---------------------------------------------- Game System Requirments : ----------------------------------------------- Minimum : ---------------------------------------------- OS: Win 7 64 Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz / AMD FX-6300 Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 260X v3 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 System Memory: 8 GB RAM Storage: 20 GB Hard drive space DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card ------------------------------- Recommended : ------------------------------- OS: Win 7 64 Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 4-Core 3.4GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1500X Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570X 4GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB System Memory: 8 GB RAM Storage: 20 GB Hard drive space ------------------------------------- Video Trailer :

Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together as Christian ministers and missionaries, working in the Caribbean and Middle East before preaching for 40 years in Florida. They complimented each other — he the bookworm, she outgoing and charismatic. One without the other seemed unthinkable. So when they died minutes apart of COVID-19 this month at a Palm Beach County hospice, it may have been a hidden blessing, their only child, Sarah Milewski, said — even if it was a devastating double loss for her. Her father was 88, her mom 92. Their 67th wedding anniversary would have been this weekend. WHY CORONAVIRUS-RELATED DELAYS IN CANCER SCREENINGS ARE CONCERNING, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together," Milewski said, then adding, "I miss them." Bill Ilnisky grew up in Detroit, deciding at 16 to devote his life to God, Milewski said. He headed to Central Bible College, an Assemblies of God school in Springfield, Missouri. He preached at nearby churches and needed a piano player. Friends suggested Esther Shabaz, a fellow student from Gary, Indiana. They fell in love. "When my dad proposed, he told her, ‘Esther, I can’t promise you wealth, but I can promise you lots of adventure,'" Milewski said. "She had a lot, a lot of adventure." After graduation and their wedding, Bill Ilnisky opened churches in the Midwest. In the late-1950s, the Ilniskys took congregants to Jamaica for a mission, fell in love with the island, and stayed on to run a church in Montego Bay for a decade. This undated photo provided by Sarah Milewski shows Bill and Esther Ilnisky, who died minutes apart from COVID-19 on March 1, 2021, at a Palm Beach County hospice. This undated photo provided by Sarah Milewski shows Bill and Esther Ilnisky, who died minutes apart from COVID-19 on March 1, 2021, at a Palm Beach County hospice. (Sarah Milewski via AP) It was during that time they adopted Milewski, then 2, from a Miami foster home. In 1969, the family moved from Jamaica to Lebanon, where Bill Ilnisky ministered to college students and taught. His wife started an outreach center and had a Christian rock band. "At that time, Lebanon was an amazing country — gorgeous," Milewski said.

First unveiled in 2019 in concept form, the El-Born is an all-electric hatchback based on the Volkswagen ID.3. Initially, it was supposed to be sold under the SEAT moniker but eventually, the automaker decided to give it to its Cupra performance-oriented brand. It’s not ready for production yet, though it seems that the development work is practically done. The Cupra El-Born was shown in production form in July last year, but the firm needed several more months to prepare it for mass production. It seems that the testing phase is almost over as Cupra is reportedly offering first journalist drives in the electric hatchback. Our spy photographers caught a camouflaged prototype of the El-Born with what seems like four journalists on board. Gallery: Cupra El-Born new spy photos Cupra El-Born new spy photo (front three-quarters) 18 Photos If these are indeed colleagues from international automotive media - and the camera the guy at the back is holding strongly suggests so - this probably means the launch of the El-Born is very, very close. According to unofficial information, it should be at the brand’s dealers around Europe this summer. The El-Born will be launched with the ID.3’s more powerful 77-kWh battery pack, which should provide a maximum range of about 310 miles (500 kilometers) at a single charge. In concept form, the EV hatch had a 204 horsepower (150 kilowatts) electric motor, good for a 0-62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) acceleration in about 7.5 seconds. One of the most important changes of the El-Born compared to the ID.3 will be the so-called Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (DCC Sport) system. It’s an adaptive suspension, designed to offer “a superior level of driving dynamics.” When it launches, the El-Born will be the only small electric vehicle of Volkswagen Group to be available with the system. Production of the zero-emission sporty hatch will take place at Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory, where it will be assembled alongside the ID.3.

A state of emergency has been declared in the US city of Miami Beach over concerns large crowds gathering for spring break pose a coronavirus risk. A 20:00-06:00 curfew has been announced in the island city that will remain in effect until at least 12 April. Traffic restrictions are in place during the curfew, while businesses in the busy South Beach area must close. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said thousands of tourists had brought "chaos and disorder" to the city. "It feels like a rock concert, wall-to-wall people over blocks and blocks," Mr Gelber told CNN. "If you're coming here to go crazy, go somewhere else." Spring break is a holiday period for schools and universities in the US that usually takes place in March or April. It attracts thousands of students to Florida and other warm-weather destinations around the country. Officials warned tourists to "vacation responsibly or be arrested" prior to the holiday period, and a county-wide midnight coronavirus curfew was already in place due to the pandemic. But the Miami Beach area was thronged with revellers over the weekend, and many did not appear to be wearing masks or socially distancing. Police make arrests in Miami Beach IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS image captionPolice have made a number of arrests in the Miami Beach area One city official described South Beach, which includes the world-famous Ocean Drive, as being "overwhelmed" by crowds on Saturday. "You couldn't see pavement and you couldn't see grass," city manager Raul Aguila said. He added that the emergency measures were "necessary not only to protect our residents but our visitors, including our spring breakers who we want to keep safe". On Sunday, Miami Beach police told CNN they had arrested at least a dozen people after the curfew had come into force. The Miami Herald newspaper said police used pepper-spray balls to enforce the curfew. An aerial view from Ocean Drive and 8 Street after officers began dispersing crowds due to the 8PM curfew in the Miami Beach Entertainment District. #MBPDprotecting pic.twitter.com/1JDrlLVVX6 — Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 21, 2021 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. View original tweet on Twitter 1px transparent line Until the measures are lifted, police will prevent pedestrians and vehicles from entering the South Beach area's main party strips. On Sunday, the Miami Beach city commission voted to extend the curfew and other measures for up to three more weeks. At an emergency meeting, Mayor Gelber told the commission South Beach had become "a tinder over the last couple of weeks". He said tourists had flooded into the city since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the state an "oasis of freedom" from coronavirus restrictions late last month. Florida continues to be a coronavirus hotspot in the US. The state has recorded nearly two million of the country's 29 million infections since the pandemic began. The latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Florida has recorded about 4,300 new infections a day on average over the past week.

Intel's new Rocket Lake processors are its big answer to AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, and on the face of it, this is going to be a very interesting face-off once the embargo is lifted on reviews. That's because, rather than follow the trend of more cores and a denser architecture, Intel has actually reduced the number of cores. Intel claims that this change will lead to a 19% improvement in instruction per cycle (IPC) throughput and can lead to max speeds of 5.3GHz. Alongside improved performance (at least in applications that aren't heavily threaded), Rocket Lake will also include PCIe 4.0 interface adoption, AVX-512 support and a claimed 50% increase in Xe-powered integrated graphics performance. For more in-depth coverage, check out our Intel Rocket Lake CPU news article from our CPU expert Paul Alcorn. If you're convinced, though, we've set up this page to collect all the different places where you can buy or pre-order a Rocket Lake CPU. Intel Core i5-11600K: Where to Buy Intel Core i5-11600K (Image credit: Future) US Intel Core i5-11600K retailers at a glance: Amazon | B&H | Best Buy | Micro Center | Newegg Pricing across pre-order pages has been pretty inconsistent, which follows reports that some MSRPs are being jacked up for Intel’s 11th Gen CPUs. The best price comes from Best Buy, which is offering the i5-11600K for $269.99, whereas the most expensive is Micro Center at $319. Looking for something a little more on the cheaper side? B&H have just started taking pre-orders on the i5-11400F CPU too at just $167.95.

Microsoft’s attempts to get us to love its Edge web browser continue, with news that the company is looking to integrate it more with the search box in the Windows 10 taskbar – something that may irritate as many people as it pleases. As Windows Latest reports, Microsoft is testing a new feature that brings information from the Microsoft Edge browser, so when you use the search box, you can now search for your bookmarks, browsing history and recent tabs as well. How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free We show you how to use Windows 10 These are the best 2-in-1 laptops The idea seems to be that you’ll now not only be able to look for files and folders using the search box – which was its original purpose – but you can search websites you’ve browsed in the past as well. How useful people find this will vary, with some making use of it, while others find it a distraction that fills their search results with results they weren’t looking for. There’s also a privacy aspect, as it means your search history and bookmarks are shown on the desktop. Of course, you’ll need to be an Edge user for these results to be any use. While Microsoft has done a decent job of increasing Edge’s user numbers, the reality is that the vast majority of PC users still use Google’s Chrome browser – so the feature will be useless for them. Microsoft clearly hopes that by integrating it more into Windows 10, people will start using Edge more due to the extra features it provides. However, Microsoft’s sometimes aggressive pushing of the Edge browser could do the opposite – causing people to be annoyed at Edge before they’ve even used it. Turning it off The good news is that this feature looks like it will be relatively easy to switch off. There will be an option to disable the feature and stop your browsing data being shared with ‘other Windows features’. The feature hasn’t made it to regular users either. For now, it’s only available to people testing out an early version of Edge; Edge Canary version 91.0.831.0. If the integration goes well, however, you may start seeing more Edge results in Windows 10 search. It seems Microsoft is serious about trying to get people to use its browser, whether they want to or not.

If you missed out on getting Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout's adorable Godzilla skin when it was in rotation last November, you'll be happy to discover he's coming back on March 24. The skin isn't exactly the same, however, with the new version of Godzilla sporting a spicy new look inspired by Burning Godzilla from the 1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. Just like the last Godzilla skin, this one will cost you a hefty 10 Crowns, so you'd better get those wins up between now and March 24. Though not mentioned in the announcement tweet, the new Godzilla skin is likely related to Godzilla Vs. Kong, which will release in theaters and on HBO Max on March 31. Mediatonic hasn't said whether they plan to release a Kong skin as well, but we can only hope they'll cater for Kong fans as well at some point. Fall Guys is currently counting down towards its fourth season, which is due to start on March 22. The new future-themed season, called 4041, will bring new stages and modes to the game, as well as a set of futuristic outfits that include Among Us costumes. Fall Guys studio Mediatonic was recently acquired by gaming giant Epic Games, though for now the acquisition hasn't caused any major changes for the cutesy battle royale game--it's still available on Steam, for one. Mediatonic is now working on releasing Fall Guys on Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles, with the ports due out this summer.

A 114-year-old theme park in Clementon, New Jersey, is about to go on the auction block. On Friday, interested buyers visited the closed Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World -- about 30 minutes outside Philadelphia -- to check out the park and its inventory ahead of its public auction Tuesday, according to recent reports. NJ.com reported that the park has almost 400 items on its inventory, including a 40-person arc swing, a 360-degree loop ride, a ferris wheel and a train system complete with cooled propane engine, rail system and three 18-foot long cars. Capital Recovery Group (CRG) first announced that it was putting the park up for auction in February. Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World in Clementon, New Jersey, will be auctioned off on Tuesday. Group, LLC) According to that announcement, the 22-acre theme park "will be auctioned in its entirety or will be sold as land, equipment, rides, buildings and liquor license in pieces." CALIFORNIA THEME PARK ASSOCIATION HOPING TO ‘MITIGATE’ SCREAMING WHEN AMUSEMENTS, THRILL RIDES REOPEN "We are actively seeking a buyer for this iconic park located outside of Philadelphia and expect significant interest in the auction," CRG President Bill Firestone said in February. "The property includes a 25-acre lake, dam, amusement rides, a water park and a full liquor license." According to the CRG website, the property is being promoted as a "turnkey or redevelopment opportunity." CRG Vice President Gary Katz told NJ.com there has been plenty of interest in the park. "We’ve had a lot of interest in the rides and smaller items," Katz told the website. "There have been people who talk about reopening it up and others for development opportunities. I’ve taken a tremendous amount of calls, so we’ll wait and see." Clementon Park was founded in 1907 and added the water park in later years. The amusement park closed in September 2019. According to NJ.com, Clementon Park was assessed at $4.25 million in 2019.

Amid the dispute in using the nameplate and the subsequent talks between Stellantis and Cherokee Nation, the automaker is now officially selling a new special edition model for the Jeep Cherokee called Freedom Edition. If it sounds familiar, the Freedom Edition is currently being offered for the Jeep Wrangler to celebrate the brand's military heritage. This time, the special edition model has expanded into the Cherokee lineup. Of note, the last time the Cherokee was offered with a Freedom Edition was back in 2000. Gallery: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition The Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition comes with 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain options, while the equipment list is based on the Cherokee Latitude. There are some unique additions to the list, though, such as the set of 18-inch matte-black aluminum wheels, 225/60R18 BSW touring tires (225/55R18 all-season tires for the 4x2 model), Oscar Mike "Military Star" hood decal, American Flag front decal, glossy black roof rails, matte black grille surround, and black badging. As for color options, the Freedom Edition comes at no extra cost in Bright White Clear-Coat and Sting-Gray (4x4 exclusive), while Diamond Black, Slate Blue, and Olive Green warrant an additional $245. Inside, Jeep employs black cloth seats with Oscar Mike embroidered accents on the front seats, as well as liquid titanium accent stitching and door trims. You may opt for the Mopar Interior Package for an additional $265, which provides a cargo-area liner and Mopar slush mats. The 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition starts at $27,705 for the 4×2, while the 4x4 model has a sticker price of $29,205. Both prices don't include destination charges and other fees. Jeep's configurator is already available online, so you may want to check that out to build your own Cherokee Freedom Edition.

Friday was a record day for Covid vaccinations in the UK, with a combined 711,156 first and second doses given to members of the public. It means that half of all UK adults - some 26,853,407 people - have now received a first dose of a vaccine. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the latest milestone in the rollout marked a "phenomenal achievement". Prime Minister Boris Johnson - one of those to receive a first dose on Friday - also hailed the landmark. A total of 2,132,551 people have also received their second dose of a vaccine, government figures show. Another 96 deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test have also been recorded in the UK, as have a further 5,587 cases. "Vaccinating over half of all adults is a phenomenal achievement and is testament to the mammoth efforts of the NHS, GPs, volunteers, local authorities and civil servants in every corner of the UK," said Mr Hancock. The news comes after the government confirmed a shipment of about five million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab would be delayed, resulting in an expected reduction in the number of first doses - including for the under-50s - given during April. Meanwhile, European countries, including France, Germany and Italy, have begun offering the Oxford jab again after a pause over safety fears. Mr Hancock said he was "absolutely delighted" to reveal the UK had reached the vaccination milestone. Covid data He added: "It's a huge success and I want to say many, many thanks to all those involved, including the half of all adults who have come forward." Mr Johnson - who received his first dose on Friday - added he was "immensely proud of the progress we have made so far in rolling out vaccinations". "There is still further to go and I encourage everyone to take up the offer when asked to do so," he said. Coronavirus cases in your area How will we know Covid vaccines are safe? 'Anti-vax propaganda through my letterbox' Despite the progress of the UK's vaccine rollout, a scientist advising the government has warned overseas holidays would be "extremely unlikely" because of the risk of travellers bringing Covid variants back to the UK. The UK faced a "real risk" if people travelled abroad in the summer, Dr Mike Tildesley, a member of the government's Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, which feeds into Sage, said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it was "too early to tell" when holidays abroad would be allowed. Under the current roadmap for easing restrictions, the earliest date people in England could holiday abroad would be 17 May. media captionGrant Shapps: "The 17th of May is the very earliest for international travel" With all over-50s now able to take up the offer of a vaccine dose, the vaccination programme approaches a target to offer a vaccine to the top nine priority groups, as determined by scientific advisers, by mid-April. These included frontline health and care workers, people who were clinically vulnerable and those with an increased risk of hospitalisation - covering 99% of those at risk of dying from Covid-19. In Northern Ireland and some areas of Scotland, people in their 50s were already being offered a Covid vaccine. Parts of England may already have started offering it to this age group too, with Wales targeting an offer of one dose to all over-50s by mid-April.

At this stage of the pandemic, Zoom calls have lost almost all of their original novelty appeal. But thanks to a new tool called Zoom Escaper, it’s now easier than ever to drop out of a video call without having to come up with an excuse. As per the website, Zoom Escaper is designed to “help you escape Zoom meetings and other video conferencing scenarios. It allows you to self-sabotage your audio stream, making your presence unbearable to others”. By following a few simple steps, users can apply interference to their own audio feed, such as echo or connection choppiness. Beyond these more traditional effects, the tool can also feed the sound of an upset baby, crying man or barking dog through the user’s microphone. It can even simulate the sound of urination. Here's our list of the best business webcams available Check out our list of the best headsets for conference calls right now We've built a list of the best collaboration tools out there Developer Sam Lavigne is also responsible for another similar utility, called Zoom Deleter. The program “continually checks for the presence of Zoom on your computer and, if found, immediately deletes it.” Zoom fatigue Almost a year since lockdown measures substituted in-person interaction for virtual forms of communication, collective video conferencing fatigue is only growing more acute. At the start of the pandemic, people gorged themselves on Zoom calls for every possible purpose, from business meetings and family catch-ups to exercise classes, virtual quizzes and more. Some people even held their weddings over Zoom. But now, the phrase “let’s jump on a Zoom call” is enough to send a shiver down the spine. However, by torturing the ears drums of fellow attendees, Zoom Escaper offers an excellent route out of drawn out video conferencing sessions, whilst also allowing the user to save face (unless they opt for one of the more eccentric audio effects). The comments section of the Zoom Escaper video tutorial is filled with praise for the creation. One commenter called for Lavigne to be given a Nobel prize, another referred to the creation as “genius”, and a third pointed out that “not all heroes wear capes”. The main caveat, however, is that the more po[CENSORED]r the tool becomes and the greater its notoriety, the less effective it is likely to be. So, you’d better make use of it while you can.

Two Twitter leakers — @9550pro and @OneRaichu — have published a slide that purportedly covers the specifications for Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake-H family of processors for notebooks (which was then re-published by VideoCardz). The lineup seems to be rather small as it contains three eight-core models and two six-core SKUs, and the frequency range of the new CPUs is rather moderate. As expected, the Core i9-11980HK will be the flagship processor in the family with an unlocked multiplier. The CPU features eight cores clocked at 2.60 GHz by default (at a 45W TDP), but that frequency can be increased to 3.30 GHz when the TDP is configured at 65 W. The chip is equipped with a massive 24 MB LLC and an Intel UHD Graphics based on the Xe architecture, and a dual-channel DDR4 memory controller that is certified to work with DDR4-3200 modules. Apart from a 65 W configurable TDP, the Core i9-11980HK also features Intel's Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology (ITBM3.0) that can increase clocks of up to two cores to 5.0 GHz. Meanwhile, its maximum eight-core turbo frequency is 4.50 GHz. Intel (Image credit: VideoCardz, @9550pro, @OneRaichu) The Core i9-11900H sits slightly below the Core i9-11980HK. This part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz (at 45W), a 4.40 GHz eight-core turbo, and a 4.90 GHz ITBM 3.0 frequency. The CPU is also equipped with a large 24 MB cache and an integrated UHD Graphics core. The Core i7-11800H is the third eight-core model. This chip has a default clock of 2.40 GHz (at 45W) and an eight-core turbo of 4.20 GHz, but doesn't support Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology. The remaining CPUs in the Tiger Lake-H family — the Core i5-11260H and the Core i5-11400H — feature six cores clocked at 2.60 GHz – 2.70 GHz by default that can boost to 4.0 GHz – 4.10 GHz when possible. The six-core chips are also certified to work with DDR4-2933 memory. At this point, we cannot confirm whether the slide is legitimate and up to date. Frequencies of the Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H, and Core i9-11900H processors at 35W corroborate with the information published earlier, so the slide is likely legitimate. Meanwhile, Intel will not confirm any details about its Tiger Lake-H CPUs before their official launch in the second quarter.

Platforms : PC Developers : Iron Gate AB Publishers : N/A Release Date : TBA Emerging from the mists to take the survival crafting genre by storm, much like the viking warriors it draws inspiration from, Valheim manages to spin a formula we've all seen plenty of times into something more like uncharted territory – even in Early Access. Whether I'm sailing the shimmering seas on my sturdy ship or delving deep into dim dungeons in search of treasure, the challenging combat, endearing art style, and moody soundtrack create a delightful and thrilling world to inhabit. It's guilty of becoming a bit grindy, especially later on, but the rewarding exploration and memorable encounters with its various dangers help give all that busywork meaning. Since even before Minecraft, we’ve done this opening routine countless times: by yourself or with up to nine friends, you cut down trees. You kill some animals. You make new tools so you can cut down trees and kill animals better. This makes it tricky, at first, to tease out why Valheim works so well and stands out so much from the dozens of other games like it. It's a lot of little, subtle things… and a few not so subtle. The art and world design are definitely near the top of that list. It has a deliberately lo-fi look with pixelated textures and not a lot of polygons to go around. But even so, it's truly a beautiful game. Every creature, sunbeam, and forested hillside is filled with a sort of fairy tale ambience that made me want to get lost in its procedurally-generated regions. And there's a lot to get lost in, from peaceful meadows to spooky, monster-infested woods to snowy mountains. Every time I generated a new map it impressed me with its scale and how it looked like it could’ve been hand-made. Because of the naturalistic, Northern European feel, it comes across as very co hesive and authentic. The first time Valheim really made me go "Wow!" was when, after about 15 hours of preparing, I set sail on my own hand-built ship. Like a proper viking, your main method of long-distance travel will be taking to the seas and riverways. The controls for steering are kind of clunky, and I love them for that very reason. Mastering the art of making tight turns, plotting a course through dangerous rapids, and managing my speed was oh so satisfying, even if it included some trial and error that did a number on my hull. By the time I had mastered the muscle memory to approach the shoreline at full speed and basically drift to a complete stop, parallel to the beach, right where I wanted to be, I felt like a true master of the briny deep. Realistic waves can bounce you up and down, and a sudden storm can even damage your vessel and force you to make for a safe harbor. The ever-changing direction of the wind is a constant consideration that may encourage you to go out of your way and discover something new rather than simply sail in a straight line. Having a ship makes it feel like a whole new world is opening up – and then it tries to eat you. Sometimes literally, as the deeper waters are full of danger. Dungeons and Dragons Valheim's larger monsters are very well designed in their simplicity. My first time encountering a troll was a memorable and terrifying experience. Some of my most exciting adventures arose simply from trying to figure out how to get from A to B without being smashed into jam. To reach the second boss arena, because of the way my world was generated, I had to sail up an extremely narrow river that ran between two frigid mountain biomes, which caused me to take constant damage from frostbite. Unfortunately, at the very coldest part of the canyon, I discovered the waterway actually became too narrow for my ship. I leapt out, the winter air chipping at my health bar, and frantically whacked away at the voxel rocks of the riverbed trying to make a canal wide enough to let me pass. And then, from the steep canyon walls above, a troll showed up and smashed my boat to flinders. I had to flee in terror, shivering in my soggy boots, return to my camp on foot (which involved spending a danger-filled night in the wilderness since it was so far away), build a new ship, come back, deal with the troll, finish my canal, and get on my way before I froze solid. None of that was scripted, but Valheim's simple but brilliant world generation made it one of the most memorable experiences I've had in any survival game in a long while – and it's far from the only tale I have like it! This is an ecosystem that consistently generates campfire-worthy stories with a small number of ingredients. There are finished games that feel less fleshed-out and well balanced. If you hadn't told me it was early access, I probably never would have suspected anything. Some of those ingredients are better than others, of course. The nearly-ubiquitous Greydwarves of the Black Forest are an unchallenging annoyance, like flies you have to constantly swat away. I would have liked to snap my fingers and see maybe half of them deleted from existence. Unfortunately, I haven't found any magic space rocks for my gauntlet just yet. There are finished games that feel less fleshed-out and well balanced than this. “ On the other end of that spectrum are the satisfying, hectic, dramatic boss fights that drive Valheim's progression. These really demonstrate the strengths of its combat: There are five in this early access version, out of a planned nine, and I've taken on four of them in the 40-plus hours I've played so far. Not only do they serve as a climactic capstone to each area and tier of technology, they're really enjoyable and rewardingly difficult to defeat. Each is a major step up in challenge from the last, and the third and fourth bosses feel almost absurd to take on solo. Definitely plan to bring some backup and you’ll have a much better time. The randomized dungeons are also a treat, from bone-strewn viking barrows that reminded me of Skyrim to foreboding crypts that bring to mind the undead areas of the original Dark Souls. You'll need a torch to navigate them, and they're full of monsters, treasure, and crafting materials that you can't get in the overworld. Each one is a nice little break from the sometimes tedious tasks you'd be doing above ground. Back to the Grind As with most survival crafting games, Valheim can get a bit grindy – sometimes extremely grindy, in fact. Harvesting enough ore or metal scraps to get a new set of gear can literally take real-world days. Some later areas require certain consumables, like poison or frost resistance mead, to even survive in them, meaning you have to do a lot of collecting and brewing every time you want to visit. This cuts both ways, because it serves to make them feel more thrilling and dangerous, but also adds a layer of ticking-clock anxiety and a lot of repetitive prep work to exploration as you watch your mead supply dwindle. Not being able to access a new area because I needed to get stronger to beat up a troll is cool. Not being able to access a new area because I'm waiting on my bees to make more honey? Not so much. Work faster, stupid bees! I really like the way other consumables tie into progression, though. While you can skill up in different weapons and abilities, like running and swimming, your health and stamina meters are completely tied to what's in your belly. This means that "leveling up" mostly involves finding new ingredients and learning new recipes to ensure you're always as well fed as you can be. Valheim also wants you to eat a balanced diet. You can benefit from up to three types of food at any time, but stacking more than one of the same thing gives you no benefit. This is really one of Valheim's most clever little tricks for making your character feel more alive and connected to the world, and it sets itself apart from the rote, old-fashioned RPG progression routines where experience translates to levels, which translate into more hit points and energy. There's something really satisfying and thematically appropriate about heading out to battle evil with a full stomach, a good night's rest, and a flagon full of invigorating mead to quaff. And it also avoids one of the most annoying things about hunger systems in other games: being hungry will never actually kill you or prevent you from being able to hunt and gather. You just won't want to go into battle with anything stronger than a skeleton on an empty stomach. Valheim avoids one of the most annoying things about hunger systems: it can't actually kill you. “ Building your own viking village can be a decent way to while away the hours while you wait for those bees. While Valheim is voxel-based, it's also much more limited in how much effect you can have on the terrain than something like Minecraft. You can raise and lower the terrain a certain amount, but it's not very precise. The tool for leveling out an area for building was especially unsatisfying to use, as I never seemed to be able to get a nice, even grade no matter how much I fiddled with it. That means all of my buildings were either floating partly above the ground, or the dirt below would clip through the floorboards in some places. Other than that, the structures you can build are cozy and appropriately Norse. They're assembled from a collection of pre-made pieces that limit your stylistic freedom somewhat, but also make sure the things you build really look like they belong in this world. When you move on to bigger projects, you even have to start thinking about support beams and load-bearing walls, which was a welcome little touch of immersion. Verdict Whether I'm fighting for my life, plundering forgotten barrows, or just watching the sun play across the water in a calm moment of respite, Valheim has created a world I'm consistently joyful to live in and discover more of. It’s definitely a traditional survival game at heart, which means the further in you get, the more you have to put up with some tedious grinding before you can get back to the good parts. But even at its early access launch, those good parts are already very good, especially when you get to take to the seas or test your skill against its imposing bosses. And the simple but exceptional art and music create a strong sense of place in which to do it all. Grab some mead and come join me by the fire. I don't think you'll be disappointed. -------------------------------- System Requirments --------------------------------- Minimum : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 500 series or similar DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space ----------------------------------- Recommended : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later Processor: i5 3GHz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 series or similar DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space ---------------------------------------- Video Trailer :

A Pennsylvania couple is selling their unusual home for $2.37 million, and TikTok users can barely believe the sprawling space was converted from an elementary schoool. The Mount Morris home, also known as the "School House," was built in 1965. TWITTER USERS JOKE THAT ALABAMA LISTING HAS A 'CURSED BEDROOM' The Mount Morris home, also known as the "School House," was built in 1965. Its current owners bought the then-abandoned school and transformed it into a home five years ago, the New York Post reports. It features four bedrooms and five bathrooms complete with a garage that can hold up to 30 cars, according to a listing page. A renovated bedroom inside the "School House." Other indoor amenities include an indoor basketball court, fitness center and game room. The home, situated on 11 acres of land, also boasts a large kitchen with two islands, an open family room with a kitchenette and custom closets in the bedrooms with "spa-like bathrooms," per the listing. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Since the property hit TikTok's humorous Zillowtastrophes page, a reel on the real estate has since been viewed over two million times. "Am I the only one who loves this?" one wondered. "I'd live here any day," another said.

The newly launched Wuling Zhengtu pickup in China would start at just $9,033.65 (RMB 58,800) if it were for sale in the United States. If you need a little extra space, then the dual-cab model with seating for five would be 9,648.18 (RMB 62,800). Wuling is one of General Motors' brands in China, and the Zhengtu is its first pickup. The truck measures 201 (5,105 millimeters) long, and the cargo bed measures 78.74 inches (2,000 millimeters). Gallery: Wuling Zhengtu Pickup Wuling Zhengtu Pickup Three Quarters 7 Photos For comparison, a Chevrolet Colorado in the US measures 224.9 inches (5,713 millimeters) or 212.7 inches (5,403 millimeters), depending on the configuration. It's available with a cargo bed that is either 74 inches (1,880 millimeters) long or 62 inches (1,575 millimeters). The Zhengtu's cargo bed is especially useful because the sides can fold down. This can make loading and unloading easier. Plus, it could allow for carrying awkwardly shaped things that might need to hang over an edge. The rest of the exterior has a chunky appearance. There a chrome grille that spans the width of the grille and visually connects the headlights. Inside, Zhengtu has an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment display that supports voice commands. There are the classic three-knob HVAC controls below the screen. Wuling claims that the truck has noise, vibration, and harshness levels on par with a passenger car. The Zhengtu is not going to be a heavy hauler because power comes from a 1.5-liter engine that makes 99 horsepower (74 kilowatts). In the announcement, Wuling touts safety features for the truck that include anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution. None of Wuling's products are available in the US, and don't expect the Zhengtu to be the model that brings the brand into the country. There are some interesting ideas on display, though, like the fold-down sides of the cargo bed.

Finland has been named the happiest place in the world for a fourth year running, in an annual UN-sponsored report. The World Happiness Report saw Denmark in second place, then Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands. New Zealand was again the only non-European nation in the top 10. The UK fell from 13th to 17th place. Data from analytics researcher Gallup asked people in 149 countries to rate their own happiness. Measures including social support, personal freedom, gross domestic product (GDP) and levels of corruption were also factored in. The country deemed the most unhappy in the world was Afghanistan, followed by Lesotho, Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. There was a "significantly higher frequency of negative emotions" in just over a third of the countries, the report authors said, likely pointing to the effects of the pandemic. However, things got better for 22 countries. Several Asian countries fared better than they had in last year's rankings, while China moved to 84th place from 94th. "Surprisingly there was not, on average, a decline in well-being when measured by people's own evaluation of their lives," John Helliwell, one of the report's authors, said in a statement. "One possible explanation is that people see Covid-19 as a common, outside threat affecting everybody and that this has generated a greater sense of solidarity and fellow-feeling." Finland "ranked very high on the measures of mutual trust that have helped to protect lives and livelihoods during the pandemic", the authors said. The Scandinavian nation of 5.5 million people has managed far better than the majority of Europe during the pandemic, with just over 70,000 cases and 805 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jamhamster is a maker with an affinity for retro hardware, and we're right there with him! For this project, he managed to fit a Raspberry Pi Zero inside of a custom cassette tape to emulate an old ZX Spectrum computer. The cassette features artwork boasting "ZX Spectrum" in the title box. This isn't an original cassette; the label was custom-designed just for this project. Inside is an aluminum plate that acts as a giant heatsink for the Pi Zero. Fitting the Pi Zero inside wasn't easy as the width of the Pi and clearance between the reels and tape bottom don't match. According to Jamhamster, four GPIO pins had to be sacrificed. The final rig includes plenty of external ports though and even a safe shutdown button. For audio, Jamhaster created a headphone socket and wired to the Pi Zero. The project also has a USB hub with two ports accessible from the top. The best Raspberry Pi projects are the ones you can recreate. Check out the original thread shared by Jamhamster on Reddit to see how this project works in greater detail.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has delayed the deadline date for its annual Tax Day, moving it from April 15 to May 17. While many tax filers in the US will doubtless be relieved to have more time in order to get their tax affairs and accounting paperwork in order, the delay suggests there are wider issues involved when it comes to challenges being faced by the government agency. The IRS is currently heavily involved with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the nationwide recovery plan designed to help the US get back on its feet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at the best accounting software The best tax software around today Check out the best POS systems "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. Tax deadline "Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to." However, the added workload involved in processing and distributing monthly payments to families in the form of tax credits has placed the IRS under increasing pressure. Adding to its woes have been a substantial reduction in staff numbers and a decrease in funding. Back in 2010 the IRS had a total budget of $14.9 billion, adjusted for inflation. However, the funding had been cut to just $11.3 billion by 2019, with Congress opting to trim back the annual spend by a nearly a quarter or 24%. The government agency is still expected to harvest almost $4trillion in tax revenue this year, which will form a vital part of bolstering the country’s GDP of over $22 trillion. Personnel numbers have dropped dramatically too, with the IRS having shrunk from an original core of 95,000 full-time staff a decade ago down to 74,000 by 2018. Replenishment of staff is complicated due to the length of time required to fully train IRS personnel, leaving a glaring gap with around 46% of the workforce becoming eligible to retire in the near future. Following the announcement of the deadline extension the IRS says that it will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. We've also highlighted the best mobile credit card processors Via VOA