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However, deciding who goes into which breakout room and setting them all up can take up valuable time, so for this reason, the company is now rolling out a new feature that will let users setup breakout rooms before starting a meeting.
Setting up breakout rooms in advance
Google Meet users can now set up breakout rooms in advance using Google Calendar which will makes things easier for both teachers and meeting facilitators.
If you're having trouble getting this feature working, you can check out Google's support document on using breakout rooms in Meet.
There are no admin controls or end user settings for creating breakout rooms in advance in Meet and this feature is now available for Google Workspace users as well as G Suite business customers.
The latest issue of TechLife is now on sale, and this issue we’re showing you everything you need to know to get up and running with the Android operating system! From making the most of Gmail to setting up Wi-Fi, and a whole lot more. Plus, we show off this year’s most stunning gadgets, have a look at the impact of space technology here on Earth, and you can learn how to personalise your PC!
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* Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
* Bose Sleepbuds II
* Gigabyte Aero 17
* Nikon Z7 II!
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We look to the future in this issue, with some bold and somewhat confident predictions about what’s coming in the world of tech. From the lay of the land in CPUs and GPUs, to home networking and the PC as a platform, this issue of APC is a must-read if you want to get excited about the tech to come.
APC also takes a few steps back in time, looking at the history of computers for a bit of nostalgia and perspective, to appreciate what we have today.
Elsewhere, we review the first Nvidia RTX 3080-powered laptop, in the Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR, as well as putting Samsung's latest 870 SSD through its paces in the Lab.
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There’s another Samsung Unpacked event coming on March 17 at 10am EDT, and no, we aren’t expecting another flagship phone. Instead, rumors suggest the brand will unveil the Samsung Galaxy A72 mid-range phone at the digital event, which will be streamed on Samsung's press room and official YouTube page.
‘Mid-range’ might be underselling the A72: rumors suggest it will be a powerful device that’s expected to inherit even more from flagship phones than its predecessor, including the vaunted ‘Space Zoom’ capable of 30x magnification. This is impressive given the Galaxy A71 didn’t even have a telephoto lens.
Samsung didn’t outright say the A72 would be the product revealed – in fact, its invitation to the next Unpacked is very sparse on details. But there are hints that the A72 will be the focus – namely, the event’s name (‘Samsung’s Galaxy Awesome Unpacked’) and the conspicuous capitalization in the one-line description on the announcement post: “Join us on March 17 for the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked to hear how Samsung Electronics is bringing Awesome to everyone.”
Judging by the rumors, the A72 would be Awesome to see revealed.
Mid-range A72, flagship perks
Aside from Space Zoom, those rumored flagship perks coming to the A72 include spec upgrades like a 90Hz refresh rate for the 6.7-inch Full HD (2400 x 1080) AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint sensor, up to 256GB storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
That’s on top of specs inherited from the A71 that are still respectable in 2021: a 32MP selfie camera and quad rear camera with 64MP main shooter, 12MP 123-degree FoV ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro, and 8MP telephoto. The only downside we’ve heard? It won’t have 5G – at least at first, or that some regions may only get a 4G LTE version. We’ll have to wait until the March 17 Unpacked to know the truth.
Update: The next Target PS5 and Xbox restock date is scheduled for Thursday, March 11, TechRadar can finally report today. This supports our earlier reporting at the beginning of the week saying Target stores were amassing PS5 and Xbox consoles to go live sometime this week.
The information – critical to finding these hard-to-buy consoles that sell out in minutes – was first produced by YouTuber Jake Randall, who specializes in PS5 and Xbox Series X restock videos and live streams. So far he's been ironclad with inside information from top retailers in the US.
When exactly?Follow our PS5 restock Twitter tracker to receive alerts the minute the Target PS5 stock goes live. It's the fastest way to get real-time updates.
It'll look like (from two weeks ago):
🚨🚨🚨PS5 restock! 🎯 TARGET 🎯 in the US has it right now.♻️RT this + follow @mattswider + @techradar for instant Xbox & PlayStation 5 updatesPS5 Digital ($399) https://ift.tt/2OfgRlu Disc ($499) https://t.co/Su99c2dOCs👇March 9, 2021
TechRadar previously confirmed that Target employees have been preparing for a PS5 restock for this week. We knew Xbox Series X restock was also being prepped for the same online-only ordering process, employees tell us. Sometimes one console will goes live before the other, as Target staggers the rollout by 15 to 30 minutes.
These boxes contain PS5 and Xbox Series X, according to Target employees who sent us a series of photos(Image credit: Target employee)
"We have roughly 8 Xbox consoles and 22 PS5 consoles," we were told on Sunday in a direct message on Twitter by a Target employee who wishes to remain anonymous. Across three Target stores, employees told us that there are many more PS5 Disc Editions – and very few to zero PS5 Digital Editions for the impending Target restock.
Tips to get the Target PS5 restock
Important: The Target employees have stressed to us not show up at stores to order either console. These are online-only orders with an in-store pickup option. Essentially, Target doesn't want throngs of people shows up to roam the aisles.
Pro tip: Target does online-only orders, but allows for in-store pickup. This means some stores, especially those in big cities, will run out more quickly. Try to adjust your pickup location if your nearest store runs out.
Target uses its local stores for next-gen console purchases, and it doesn't ship from regional warehouses directly to consumers, like we see with just about every other retailer in the US. This means it's harder to scalpers to buy up inventory nationwide.
There is a caveat if you're on the West coast: last time there was a major Target PS5 restock, it happened at 8am EST, so it's best to be prepared to wake up early, even if this means you'll need to be awake at 5am PST. Of course, it could happen a bit earlier, or a bit later than that time.
We initially heard that the PS5 restock was this week, to be as soon as Monday from our Target warehouse sources, but as late as Thursday from others. That left open the possibility it could be later in the week, which is exactly what we're seeing. It's up to Target corporate headquarters to make the call to store managers.
Because the the many Target employees who talked to us, and the customers who sent us a flurry of kiosk photos, are from different parts of the US, this is destined to be a wider nationwide restock when it happens.
We saw something similar exactly two weeks ago when both the PS5 and Xbox Series X were sold online for in-store pickup. The consoles only lasted a few minutes before Target completely ran out of stock.
The good news is it wasn't as hard to get ahold of either console compared what people went through during the Walmart and Best Buy restocks late last week.
Not every store will have this restock. TechRadar went to visit the Herald Square store in Manhattan, and employees there said they don't often carry the PlayStation 5. So it may be available on a store-by-store basis.
The next closest Target to us with likely inventory in New York was their larger Harlem store. Based on our reporting, calling Target stores might not produce any answers regarding console stock. Their main line includes an automated message machine that insists is they don't give out PS5 and Xbox restock information.
TechRadar also has several photos of boxes in the Target backroom showing Xbox Series X and PS5 inventory. We initially withheld those pictures until we could ensure there were no markings that could be traced back to our sources.
Will other retailers have the consoles this week?
We've seen limited PS5 and Xbox Series X restock this week from Costco on Tuesday morning and a major push for bundles from GameStop Tuesday afternoon. Thousands of people were able to finally get the console through our alerts.
(Image credit: Best Buy employee)
However, we may not be done. Best Buy is amassing more PS5 and Xbox inventory right now, according to the photos we're getting from its warehouses. Again, we've been provided images and have edited out UPC codes and signs on walls that could be traced back to our sources.
While Target is scheduled for Thursday, we don't have an official date for Best Buy just yet. Instead, we know the store's pattern: it's 3-for-3 for launching next-gen console restock on Fridays. Will it give us a fourth – full-month – helping? That's what we're going to look out for on Friday afternoon, the usual time for launches.
Target PS5 inventory is now showing up in kiosks
Here's another tell that consoles are coming: Target customers nationwide found PS5 inventory show up in kiosks on Sunday night ahead of the expected sale. Twitch streamer MyGuyMcFly snapped and sent a photo to TechRadar, seen below, showing 18 PS5 consoles in stock at a local Target in Minnesota, suggesting they have at least some inventory.
(Image credit: MyGuyMcFly)
Even more PS5 consoles are stockpiled at a Target in Austin, Texas, with customer Esteban reaching out to us on Twitter to share a photo in a direct message.
"I went to my local Target a few minutes ago and they have some in stock," he told us. The screen shows 25+ PS5 consoles on hand and 41 in the back. None were being sold just yet. He noted, "For PS5 Digital Edition, they only have 6, so I’m most likely aiming for the Disc version."
(Image credit: Esteban)
What can you do to prepare?
You can do two things today. Check the stores below and receive alerts from our PS5 restock Twitter tracker.
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2. Check for PS5 restock yourself – these are the 12 trusted stores
PS5 has been nearly impossible to find in stock for more than a few minutes every time stores restock the Sony console. We're finding the same can be said about the Xbox Series X. Both Sony and Microsoft launches their respective consoles in November 2020 and haven't been able to manufacturer enough to meet demand.
Stores like Target, Walmart and Best Buy routinely add new stock to their stores and the crush of people coming to their sites often crashes the pages. Four months after the initial launches, it's still a burden to buy a next-gen console, even after months of customers constantly trying their luck.
The Vivo X60 series is the brand’s new series of premium flagship smartphones that will be going global in the coming weeks. A new leak will delight those waiting for them in India.
The Vivo X60 series was unveiled in China in early January, with three devices: the X60, the X60 Pro and the X60 Pro Plus. Just like the Vivo X50 Pro, they focus on photography with a new approach to lenses and the design, with some key upgrades on the inside. They will be available in global markets, starting with Malaysia on March 22.
So yes, the Vivo X60 series is to launch in March in IndiaFew pointers• X60 Pro+ to be launched along vivo X60 Pro and X60• The series is likely to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 870 for IndiaVivo and Zeiss together can indeed turn out to be a great camera experience. pic.twitter.com/f4cuKOr0wTMarch 8, 2021
Leakster Mukul Sharma aka Stufflistings had some more exclusive information to share about these products. He states that the Vivo X60 series will launch in India in March as well. If that is the case, then the official launch confirmation from Vivo India should not be too far.
More interestingly, he suggests that the Indian variants of the phones will be powered by Snapdragon chipsets, instead of the Exynos 1080 that is seen in China. Samsung’s 5nm platform will be dropped in favour of the Snapdragon 870 chipset on the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro, while the top-of-the-line Vivo X60 Pro Plus will go for the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Similar upgrades have been teased for the series’ Malaysian launch (via GSMArena), so there’s a chance all global variants will go with Qualcomm.
(Image credit: Vivo)
Last year, Vivo did not launch the Snapdragon 865-powered Vivo X50 Pro Plus in India, making the X50 Pro its most premium offering in the country at Rs 49,990. If the source is right, then we could see the company return to the premium flagship space of India.
Similar to it, photography is the key feature once again. The Vivo X60 series comes with a second-generation gimbal camera system with a 48MP sensor, along with an ultra-wide lens and a telephoto shooter. Apart from that, there’s a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 33W fast charging and the new Origin OS skin.
In China, the Vivo X60 starts at CNY 3,498 (~Rs 40,000) while the X60 Pro is priced at CNY 4,498 (~Rs 50,000).
Poco X3 Pro India launch is on the cards. The phone has already cleared the BIS certification ahead of the speculated India launch. A fresh report suggests Poco X3’s storage and colour options.
It is already a known fact that Poco is working on two new phones for the Indian market - a flagship phone in the F series and a mid-range phone around Rs 25,000 mark. The new mid-range phone is likely to be the Poco X3 and the flagship phone expected to be the Poco X3 Pro.
The Poco X3 is currently the top offering from the company which is currently priced at Rs 17,999 and the Poco X3 Pro is likely to cost a little more than the Poco X3 and fall under the sub Rs 25,000 segment.
According to a report from 91mobiles, the Poco X3 Pro will be available in two configurations and three colour options. The Poco X3 Pro base variant will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage and the other variant will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone will be available in Blue, Black, and Bronze colour options.
Currently, the Poco X3 is available in 6+64GB, 6+128GB, and 8+128GB configurations. If the Poco X3 Pro’s leak turns out to be true, it will be the first device after the Poco F1 to have 256GB storage in the Poco lineup in India. Also, it’ll be interesting to see if Poco will retain the microSD card slot or not in the upcoming Poco X3 Pro.
Poco X3 Pro specs (expected)
On the inside, the Poco X3 Pro is tipped to come with a flagship-grade custom Snapdragon chipset. The Poco X3 Pro is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 860 unannounced chipset. While the details are unclear at the moment, we expect the Snapdragon 860 to be the upgraded Snapdragon 855 from 2019. Other expected features include a Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a big 5,200mAh battery.
The Online Multiplayer Mode for Watch Dogs Legion was all set for release on PC but it seems to have been delayed. Ubsoft had announced that the Online Multiplayer Mode was delayed initially, but has now confirmed that it has been delayed indefinitely for PC.
Ubisoft has now tweeted a declaration which mentions that the PC version of the mode has run into some issues with "certain GPUs" and the developers are working on it. The Tactical Ops mode for Xbox, PlayStation and Stadia also faces an issue and will launch on March 23.
Besides this, the post also mentions that the PlayStation 4 and 5 versions of the game will have limited text chat at launch, which the developers are working to fix. This will also be introduced on March 23.
The online mode of Watch Dogs: Legion is set to feature a free-roam open-world co-op where players can team up with their friends for up to four-players and explore London, encounter city events, complete challenges and participate in side activities.
The Player-vs-Player (PvP) mode will be called Spiderbot Arena, where four players control armed spiderbots and compete in a high intensity free-for-all deathmatch.
Players can complete any online activity to earn XP to increase their rank and unlock various rewards such as exclusive cosmetics and influence points to recruit new operatives or upgrade their DedSec gadgets.
Ubisoft is going to offer new co-op missions for two-to-four players as well. But what seems to be the most attractive proposition amidst all this is the new “Leader of the Pack,” which is a four-player co-op Tactical Op. This will be made of five interconnected narrative missions which are endgame content. Ubisoft says that players will need to strategize and communicate effectively with their teammates and ensure they have upgraded gadgets and recruited a strong cast of characters.
Facebook said it was testing a feature on Instagram that allows some content creators in India to share short video clips, known as Reels, on their Facebook accounts.
