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Razer, known for its gaming gear such as consoles and keyboards, is among a wave of companies that have modified or set up new factory lines to meet a surge in demand for medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana are headed straight to Amazon Prime Video. It has acquired Shoojit Sircar’s family comedy-drama movie Gulabo Sitabo, which will skip theatres in what will be a landmark move for Bollywood. Amazon has set a June 12 release date for Gulabo Sitabo on Prime Video.

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WhatsApp told the Supreme Court Wednesday that it will not go ahead with the payment service scheme without complying with all the regulations that are in force in India.

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Aarogya Setu, India's Covid-19 tracing app which garnered more than 100 million downloads since its launch, is facing credibility issues one after another. Barely a day after the federal government announced data and knowledge sharing protocols for the app to assuage security jitters of users, a hacker now claims he has breached it. 

A software engineer from Bangalore, who goes by the name of Jay, claims to have hacked into the app through bypassing the page requesting personal information of a user such as age, gender, symptom checker and travel history. He told Buzzfeed that he had also managed to access the app without giving necessary permissions. 

This is the second time that serious questions around data security and privacy have been raised around India's coronavirus tracking app, which also received its share of accolades from the likes of the WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom, the World Bank and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. 

The federal government had swiftly refuted allegations from a French ethical hacker Elliot Alderson who had used his social media handles to reach out to the developers of the app. The ministry of electronics and information technology (MEIT), the nodal department within the central administration had affirmed then that it was impossible to hack the Aarogya Setu app, a claim that appears to have fallen flat now. 

The hacker from Bangalore said he went after the Aarogya Setu because he opposed the federal government's move to make it mandatory, more specifically for air and train travel. Some regions like NOIDA, adjacent to the national capital of New Delhi, have imposed fines and even threatened arrest for not having the app on the phone. 

India's mobile phone coverage currently stands at 1.15 billion out of a population of 1.3 billion, which means that about 15% of its citizens are not part of the cellular network, not to mention that a substantial chunk among those owning cell phones can only afford basic devices and at best low-end feature phones. 

Some tough questions

Questions around data security and privacy came up sporadically as lawyers sought to know who would have access to the data and whether Aarogya Setu would be put to sleep once the Covid-19 pandemic eases out in the future. On Monday, the government came up with data and knowledge-sharing protocols for the app.

The executive order issued by the MEIT presented guidelines for sharing data from Aarogya Setu with government agencies and third parties. The order replaced the app's privacy policy which, legal experts said, was the only shield to protect citizens against unauthorised use of their personal data. 

However, the legal and security experts were only partially convinced that the latest order needed the backing of a personal data protection law which is currently awaiting approval of lawmakers in Parliament. They also claimed that the protocol was loosely worded, which raised some concerns. 

The real issue is elsewhere

The problem of trust deficit is what the federal government is out to solve, given that less than a tenth of India's mobile subscribers have downloaded the Aarogya Setu. The reason is not tough to fathom, for the crux of the app's success in containing Covid-19 depends on it acquiring a critical mass of users as TechRadar had said a month ago. 

And it is towards this end that the federal government has attempted to assuage the concerns of legal and security experts with the executive order that defines protocols on who could access the data, for how long and under what circumstances. 

As per the order signed by IT secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Aarogya Setu can collect four categories of data - demographic, contact, self-assessment and location, which together have been called response data. Besides the name, mobile number, age, gender, profession and travel history, the app also tracks who all the users came in close proximity with, including the duration, distance and geo location.

Government brings in safeguards

Now, the protocol defines that the developers of the app, National Informatics Centre, can share personal data with departments of health of central and state administrations, the national and state-level disaster management authorities, other ministries of the central and state governments, and public health institutions. 

The line that legal experts are objecting to as loosely worded is this: "Where such sharing is strictly necessary to directly formulate or implement an appropriate health response."

The protocol keeps things loosely defined even in the case of when and how the data could be shared with third parties. It says this could be done "when strictly necessary to directly formulate or implement appropriate health responses."

There are some checks and balances though. The protocol says the response data can be shared only in de-identified form meaning that except for demographic data, it gets stripped of all information of an individual and is assigned a randomly generated ID. 

But, is that enough?

The department also exhorts the NIC to document all such data shared and maintain a list of agencies who have it in their possession. Additionally, it stipulates that no entity can retain the shared data beyond 180 days from the day it was collected. It quotes from the Disaster Management Act of 2005 to establish penalties in case of any violation of the protocol. 

And just when it appeared as though the federal administration would no more need to twist arms to increase the downloads, comes this report of another ethical hacker. The Bangalore-based hacker claimed that he created his own version of Aarogya Setu and shared it with 15 of his friends and suggested that it performed poorly compared to the ones being developed by Apple and Google as these do not store personal data. 

Maybe there is a lesson that the National Informatics Centre could imbibe from this episode, because the fact remains that Aarogya Setu can provide valuable data once it reaches a critical mass of downloads, especially in the red and amber zones.  

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As the rapid transition to remote working as a result of lockdown measures has proven, necessity really is the mother of invention.

Practically overnight, businesses that might otherwise have dragged their feet over digital transformation were forced to reinvent the ways in which they work and communicate - and that involved a newfound dependence on cloud-based applications.

“The pandemic put new fuel into the cloud adoption engine. Resistance to change evaporated overnight and now all business applications are in the cloud,” Nico Fischbach, CTO at cybersecurity firm Forcepoint, told TechRadar Pro.

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“It’s funny - macro events are much more forceful than any board of directors...and now [due to the pandemic] the Internet has become your corporate environment.”

However, while the acceleration of technology trends can be considered one of the very few positives to come out of the pandemic, the pace with which businesses were forced to innovate inevitably carries a level of risk.

Remote working security

 Under the new remote working regime, enterprise security perimeters expanded by magnitudes almost instantaneously, posing an unprecedented challenge for cybersecurity teams.

The introduction of new endpoints to the corporate network - as a result of bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives - the use of unauthorized communications tools and an influx of phishing attacks are all headaches that have grown more acute since the pandemic began.

“It’s not just bring your own device (BYOD), it’s now bring your own shared device,” Fischbach points out. “Employees are working with company data on devices also used by their children and partners - and that device is likely to be completely unmanaged.”

Further, understanding precisely where business data is held and how it is being used by employees has become far more difficult. Liberated from the watchful eye of the IT department, staff are inclined to take shortcuts (such as transferring data via USB devices or sending information using personal email accounts) that could jeopardise the security of sensitive data.

Pivoting to new modes of operation, according to Fischbach, could prove a significant challenge for security teams, who were for the most part totally blindsided by the transition to remote working.

“For the last decade [security teams] have only been looking at a pyramid of security and everything inside was trusted - their task was only to build more walls around it. Now, the way you have to be wired is very different.”

“It takes a mindset change, understanding and experience to readjust and visualise how the flows of communication and data have changed. Whether teams are equipped to do that remains to be seen.”

And if these issues weren’t enough to deprive security teams of well-earned sleep, Fischbach also believes the most resourceful cybercriminals may have used this period of turbulence to sow the seeds of future attacks. 

“The more organised bad guys - think nation state or well-funded groups - could be using the noise created by the scramble to change network architecture to compromise environments without detection,” he said.

“[These hackers] could fly under the radar and create a pivot point inside organisations that they can use at a later date. I’m pretty sure this has happened.”

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Looking for a high quality vacuum cleaner to make your home life easier? Or are you after a high-end fan or hair dryer? If any of those scenarios sound like the on you find yourself in, then you've landed in the right place to bag yourself a great (and bagless) Dyson deal.

Dyson has built itself up to be a leader when it comes to the moving of air. Its innovative designs have set benchmark after benchmark and its popularity as a manufacture has extended way beyond vacuum cleaners.

That said, with innovative design and top quality comes premium pricing, and that's where we come in. On this page we're listing all of the cheapest deals and offers on Dyson vacuums including uprights, cylinders and cordless models, along with some great prices on the company's fans and hair care products.

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We'll update the page regularly to include official Dyson sales, discount codes, retailer offers and sale highlights. Whether its vacuuming, cooling, heating or drying, every member of the family can benefit from a Dyson product in the household. So, here they are, the best Dyson deals and discounts on vacuums, fans, hair care and more.

Dyson V11 Outsize offers and deals

Dyson's V11 Outsize is the newest addition to the vacuum maker's line-up, and its main point of difference lies in its size. Simply put, the Dyson V11 Outsize is huge, with a 150% larger bin than regular V11 models, and a 25% wider cleaning head, which should cut down in the amount of time it takes to clean your home. Another great thing about the V11 Outsize is that it allows you to swap out its battery for a spare (sold separately), giving you the opportunity to keep on vacuuming without waiting for a lengthy recharge. 

Dyson V11 offers and deals

Sporting the latest and greatest innovations in cyclone technology, Dyson's V11 range features a number of notable improvements over the V10 series, including an updated battery power management system, along with the ability to see how much longer your vacuum session will last real-time via a handy LCD screen.

Additionally, you now have the ability to swap out battery packs to keep the suction going if need be, meaning you won't be forced to wait a few hours for your vacuum to recharge any longer.

As you would expect, you'll have to spend a little more to access such advancements. Here are the best Dyson V11 deals that we've been able to find.

Dyson Cyclone V10 offers and deals

Easily one of the best cordless vacuum we've ever tested (read our in depth review here), the Dyson Cyclone V10 is powerful and modular enough to lift any stubborn dirt or dust in your home. 

Powered by the V10 digital motor, the Cyclone V10's design provides a more direct air-flow path for increased suction than previous models. That said, with such innovation and deluxe design comes a hefty price tag. Here are the best Dyson Cyclone V10 deals that we've been able to find.

Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor offers and deals

Looking for something lightweight but not bothered about going cordless yet? The Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor is the lightest of the regular upright vacuum cleaners in Dyson's current range at 6.33kg and has a collapsible handle allowing you to store it in smaller spaces than most uprights. And, if you've got high-reach areas that need cleaning, the Light Ball Multi Floor also comes with a handy instant-release wand.

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball DC75 offers and deals

So you're after the beast huh? The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball, with its impressive 120AW suction power rating, should pick up anything you and the kids can throw on the carpet. Heck, those carpet tacks better look out! With a 2.18 litre storage bin you'll be hoovering for ages before needing to empty it out and the 15m reach should let you get around most of the house without having to swap plugs.

Dyson V8 offers and deals

At one time, the Dyson V8 was the renowned vacuum company's flagship cordless rechargeable vacuum cleaner. That means that even though its since been surpassed, you can still expect the V8 to deliver the goods when it comes to suction power and reliability. The super lightweight design means you can easily reach high areas and the detachable section transforms it into a handheld, for super simple stair cleaning.

Dyson V7 offers and deals

Now that it's a few years old, it's possible to nab a fantastic deal on Dyson's still-good V7 range of vacuums. Offering an immense amount of suction and the brilliant cyclone-based design that Dyson has become synonymous with, the Dyson V7 vacuum can be found for under a few hundred bucks these days – a great option if you're looking to save several hundred dollars off the price of a newer model. That said, it's worth noting that the V7's heads have an outdated click-in system that arn't compatible with more recent vacuum heads, meaning you may find it difficult to track down replacements if need be. 

Dyson Supersonic offers and deals

Drying your hair doesn't have to be a chore with the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, a device that takes the act of drying your hair into the future. The quietest, most luxurious and most technologically-advanced hair dryer we've ever seen or used, the Dyson Supersonic is an incredible gift idea this Christmas.

Dyson AirWrap offers and deals

Having impressed greatly with the Dyson Supersonic, Dyson's next logical step in the hair care category should hardly be surprising – introducing the Dyson AirWrap Styler, a styling machine that allows users to curl, smooth or volumise their hair with very little effort. Of course, it's not exactly a cheap product, which is why we've taken the liberty of scouring the internet for the best prices we can find. 

Dyson Hot + Cool offers and deals

Need to keep warm this winter? Why not try one of Dyson's celebrated Hot + Cool fans? These cleverly designed fans feature no blades but still throw air like nobody's business. With the Dyson Hot + Cool, you can heat your home during the colder months and help keep it cool during the warmer ones. Quiet and elegant, Dyson's fans are easily at the forefront of their category.

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For anyone who's ever dreamt of starting a career as a podcaster, streamer, or musician, being stuck indoors due to the current global crisis does have one potential upside: it's an awesome opportunity to get the ball rolling.

One of the biggest barriers to entry to this scene, however, is acquiring all the kit you’ll need to sound professional. Thankfully, recording-industry giant Audio-Technica has just released a Content Creator Pack, with three crucial tools for anyone aiming to capture studio-grade audio.

Included in the pack is the ATR2500x-USB condenser microphone, ATH-M20x studio monitor headphones, and a handy boom arm to help position the mic where you’d like (and also look the part in the process).

The pack retails for AU$349, but we’ve already seen some retailers discount it to AU$299 – which is impressive value considering that the headphones and microphone alone would set you back AU$298, and a similar boom arm would cost you in the realm of AU$150–200.

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Audio-Technica’s ATR2500x mic plugs directly into your computer via an included USB-C to USB-A cable, and records studio-quality audio with its large-diaphragm design and top-quality analogue-to-digital converter (offering 24-bit, 192kHz resolution).

It has an integrated headphone jack, along with dedicated level controls on the face of the unit so that you can directly monitor the audio you’re recording. Simply plug in your M20x’s and you’ll able to check exactly how you sound.

The ATH-M20x offers much the same capabilities as its bigger sibling, the long revered ATH-M50x. As is the case with lots of Audio-Technica gear, the 40mm drivers used here are tuned to deliver a fairly neutral frequency response, so that you can get the truest possible representation of your audio.

The boom arm sports a C-clamp at one end, so you can attach it to the edge of your desk or nearby structure and adjust the microphone’s position to perfection. The ATR2500x also comes with a smaller tripod mount in case you’d like to switch it up and sit it on your desk as well.

Audio-Technica’s Content Creator Pack is available in Australia now from a variety of audio and tech-oriented retailers.

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It’s almost the weekend (thank goodness) and we think this calls for a couple of days spent binge watching your favourite Netflix series. If you want to take your viewing experience to the next level, you can grab the Hisense 65-inch Series 6 UHD smart TV and save a cool AU$319.

The 65R6 is part of Hisense’s Series 6 UHD smart TV range that packs a glamorous 4K resolution picture that is sure to satisfy your visual needs. It also includes Hisense’s unique Precision Colour and Super Contrast technology, delivering vivid colours, rich details and deep blacks.

Additionally, the 65R6 runs on the impressive VIDAA U3.0 AI platform for enhanced connectivity, faster boot times and a 'smarter' customisable interface. It’s also compatible with Amazon’s Alexa so you can channel surf, change the volume and control inputs by voice alone.

You can grab the Hisense 65-inch 65R6 UHD smart TV through eBay – no code needed – and save an outrageous 24%!

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Language teaching company Rosetta Stone has just made it a whole lot cheaper to learn a brand new language from home - and what better way to spend your time in lockdown?

The company has many different language courses to choose from, including Spanish, French and German, but also a number of slightly less traditional options such as Filipino, Hebrew and Persian.

The 10-minute lessons are founded on the idea that an interactive approach allows you to learn a new language at a much faster rate and in far greater depth than old-school vocab memorization ever could.

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Rosetta Stone's 3-month single language subscriptions are now permanently available for a new everyday price of $11.99 per month, which could be the way to go if you’ve never used a similar service and just want to dip your toes in the water.

However, the firm also recently rolled out an unlimited languages offering available in 12-month and 24-month subscriptions, which have flown off the (virtual) shelves. The year-long package is available for $7.99pm, while the two-year plan is better value for money at $5.99pm, but of course involves a longer commitment.

For the best value, though, the most committed linguists should opt for a lifetime unlimited languages subscription. For a one-off fee of $199.00, you get access to all language courses, Rosetta Stone’s award-winning app, real-time accent feedback via the speech-recognition engine and more.

Unfortunately, one-on-one tutoring sessions are not included in the packages as standard, but can be tacked on at a later date if you like - although this will roughly double the price.

Note, subscriptions automatically renew at the full retail price once your subscription period has ended, so be sure to disable auto-renew if you don’t fancy extending your package.

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When it comes to mobile plans, those that come bundled with a handset tend to steal the limelight, but if you've already got a phone you're happy with, then SIM-only plans present an excellent opportunity to save some money.

As the name implies, a SIM-only plan is any plan that doesn't bundle in a phone, whether it's on a 12-month contract or a no lock-in situation where you simply pay month-to-month, there is often a great deal of value to be found in these plans.

To make it even easier for you, we've gone through each of the SIM-only providers available to Aussies right now and have hand-picked the best deals we've come across, whether they're big on data, low on cost, or an excellent middle-ground overall.

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Should I go SIM-only?

If you a) want to save some money; b) don't want to be tied into a lengthy contract; c) already own a perfectly fine phone; or d) all of the above, then going SIM-only is well worth considering. In fact, you're probably in one of two situations if your thoughts are turning to a SIM-only mobile plan:

1. You're coming to the end of your contract and your phone is still fighting fit (if it isn't, then head to our best mobile phones deal page to see what plan you can grab alongside a phone), but otherwise going SIM only on your current phone is a no-brainer. You'll wind up paying much less than you are under contract, and you can often stick to a rolling month-to-month arrangement so that if your circumstances change, you can change with them.
   
   
2. It's time for a shiny new smartphone and you want to get the best value humanly possible. You'll have to find a few hundred bucks (or thousand at this stage) up front for the handset (be sure to check our SIM free comparison chart) but you'll end up better off at the end of it all. Plus, if you're a commitment-phobe, most SIM-only plans don't require you to sign up for two years like you would with a normal contract.

What SIM card size do I need?

There are three sizes of SIM card that you can get for your phone, and the one you need will depend on your handset. It's been a while since the traditional, so-called standard SIM (15 x 25mm) has genuinely been the staple in new phones. Instead, any phone you've bought within the last five or so years is much more likely to require a micro (12 x 15mm) or nano (8.8 x 12.3mm) SIM – the iPhone 5 was Apple's first mobile with a nano SIM, while Samsung began using the smallest size in its Galaxy S6.

Before you purchase your new SIM, double-check the manufacturer's website to see what size you require. And if you're simply not sure, most networks now simply send out a triple SIM, so you'll get one of each size.

What contract length should I get?

Unlike with a contract, there's a lot more flexibility available when it comes to how long your SIM-only plan will last. Two-year commitments are virtually unheard of, with the norm now being rolling one-month contracts for ultimate flexibility. You can sometimes get better prices if you tie yourself in for 12 months, especially on larger data tariffs. But sticking to one month at a time means that you could effectively hand pick a new plan to suit you every 30 days or so.

How much data do I need?

Because you can change your plan up more regularly than a normal, lengthier contract, it's less crucial to get this nailed from the start. But if you're thinking of grabbing a 12-monther or just put a personal pride on getting things right first time, then we'll help you pick out the sweet spot of data for you.

Firstly, check your phone to see how much data you've been using to date, and whether you have the tendency to use more than your current allowance every month. Then, if you're still unsure, check out our guidance: 

• 0-5GB Tiny amounts of data on SIM only plans could be a blessing or a curse. If you're putting it in a rarely used phone that will scarcely be away from Wi-Fi then it makes total sense. But if you end up with one because your head's turned by the incredible price, then you could end up paying more if you continually go over your allowance.
• 5-10GB For anybody who needs data for little more than the occasional Google Maps route planning, 10GB plans come cheap and give you much more freedom to scroll away online away from the Wi-Fi.
• 10-20GB If you can't leave the house without having a music streaming service like Spotify pouring into your ears, then it might be worth paying for some extra GBs of data.
• 20-40GB This is a significant amount of data and many networks now offer something in this range for a reasonably appetising price. Whether streaming music, downloading podcasts and watching social media videos or the occasional movie or TV show is your thing, you should be covered.
• 40GB+ Only smartphone junkies that need regular (and hefty) data fixes need bother with this avalanche of GBs. You'll be able to rinse Netflix, Spotify and online games without too much fear of topping out.

The SIM-only plans on this page are checked regularly, so make sure you visit often if you want to get the most up-to-date information on the plans that are currently available!

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Weird Al and friends sing about quarantine doldrums in new music video - CNET

Weird Al, Wayne Brady, Kate Micucci, Phineas and Ferb creators and more sing their coronavirus lockdown loneliness away via video conferencing in the music video How's Your Quarantine?

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How NASA's Mars helicopter could change the future of space exploration video - CNET

When NASA launches the Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020, it will carry a special cargo: Ingenuity, the first spacecraft designed to fly on another planet. If it can take to the skies of Mars, it will herald a shift in the way we explore distant worlds.

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UPDATE: As of today, Samsung's 2020 8K television range is available to purchase in Australia. You can find pricing and availability details in the updated article below.

As we prepare to remain indoors for the foreseeable future, the importance of the television's role in a home has obviously risen dramatically. Luckily, Samsung's Australian 2020 4K and 8K TV line-up has arrived just in time to help keep us entertained in this new and unprecedented era. 

Without a doubt, the headliner of Samsung's 2020 TV range is the Q950T, a stunningly gorgeous 8K QLED television with an 'Infinity Display' that boasts a staggering 99% screen-to-body ratio, meaning almost no bezel to speak of. 

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Each TV in Samsung's 8K range also sports a more advanced version of the AI upscaling technology that featured in the company's 2019 models, thanks to the inclusion of a new quantum processor, which is said to offer "pixel-by-pixel image enhancement".

Additionally, that same quantum processor also provides the 8K TV range with access to Samsung's Object Tracking Sound+ technology – a new sound optimising feature which is said to analyse on-screen action and translate it into immersive three-dimensional audio using the multiple speakers built into the TVs themselves.

Furthering this year's sound advancements, each of Samsung's 8K QLED TVs sports Q-Symphony technology, which the manufacturer says will enable "seamless cooperation between this innovative new TV sound technology and Samsung’s Q Series soundbars to deliver an extra layer of richness and audio detail."

Of course, not everyone is going to want to splurge on a top-of-the-line 8K television, which is why Samsung has also updated its 4K QLED range, bringing its new quantum processor to all but its lowest end model, the Q60T.

As for non-QLED offerings, Samsung also revealed a new range of entry-level Crystal UHD TVs – these tellies lack the exceptional colour and brightness benefits brought on by quantum dot technology on higher-end models, but make up for it with much lower price points.

If style and decor is of more importance to you than processing power, you'll be happy to know that Samsung's design-focused televisions, namely The Frame and The Serif, have also received an update, now featuring the same Smart Hub technology that's available on the rest of its QLED range.

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Lastly, Samsung Australia also revealed a new addition to its Lifestyle TV range in Australia with The Sero, a truly original offering which can rotate between horizontal and vertical formats, presumably so that dumb teens can watch their Snapchats and TikToks on a much larger screen.

Samsung's 2020 TV range began its nationwide rollout into stores last month, with the exception of its 8K QLED TVs, which are available to purchase in Australia from today at leading retailers across the country. You can check out updated pricing and sizing details for each model below.

QLED 8K

Q950T

• 85-inch (AU$21,999)
• 75-inch (AU$13,499)
• 65-inch (AU$9,999)

Q800T

• 82-inch (AU$11,649)
• 75-inch (AU$8,699)
• 65-inch (AU$6,399)

QLED 4K

Q95T

• 75-inch (AU$6,999)
• 65-inch (AU$4,649)
• 55-inch (AU$3,499)

Q80T

• 85-inch (AU$7,549)
• 75-inch (AU$5,249)
• 65-inch (AU$3,499)
• 55-inch (AU$2,549)

Q70T

• 85-inch (AU$6,399)
• 75-inch (AU$4,049)
• 65-inch (AU$2,699)
• 55-inch (AU$2,099)

Q60T

• 75-inch (AU$3,349)
• 65-inch (AU$2,199)
• 55-inch (AU$1,729)

Lifestyle

The Frame

• 75-inch (AU$4,649)
• 65-inch (AU$3,149)
• 55-inch (AU$2,299)
• 50-inch (AU$1,949)
• 43-inch (AU$1,599)
• 32-inch (AU$919)

The Serif

• 55-inch (AU$2,099)
• 43-inch (AU$1,499)

Crystal UHD

TU800

• 82-inch (AU$3,939)
• 75-inch (AU$2,589)
• 65-inch (AU$1,699)
• 55-inch (AU$1,369)
• 50-inch (AU$1,129)
• 43-inch (AU$1,019)

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