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• US DOE seeks to purchase 20MW super computer to maintain its nuclear stockpile better
• ATS-5 is expected to launch in 2027 and will take over HPE Intel's based ATS-3
• It will have at least 10PB of compute memory, the largest amount ever seen in a single device

The US Department of Energy is preparing to deploy a massive supercomputer called ATS-5 in 2027.

The system, which is designed to advance national security efforts by supporting nuclear stockpile management, marks a shift into what the DOE describes as the “post-exascale” computing era.

It will be installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and replace the existing 30-petaflop Crossroads (ATS-3) supercomputer. The Cray HPE Crossroads debuted at number 24 in the Top500 list in November 2023, but is now ranked 43.

Hero simulations

ATS-5 will be capable of handling massive 3D simulations essential for the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) stockpile stewardship program, and help to manage the US nuclear arsenal - hopefully with a better sense of caution than WarGames' WOPR supercomputer.

The system will feature a staggering 10 petabytes of compute memory in a single machine, and is projected to run within a 20-megawatt power envelope.

Designed as a mixed-architecture machine, ATS-5 will feature a combination of CPUs and GPUs, with the DOE pushing for architectural diversity. Flexibility is reportedly central to its design, with a modular architecture enabling hot-swappable compute modules, memory, and accelerators to keep up with ever-evolving technologies during the machine's lifetime.

A key goal for ATS-5 is reducing "time-to-solution," the time required for complex simulations to deliver meaningful insights. The system will tackle some of the largest-scale 3D simulations, known as "hero" simulations, reducing the completion time for tasks that previously took months to just days.

ATS-5 will also have the capacity to run multiple such hero simulations simultaneously, improving efficiency for critical defense analysis tasks such as modeling aging warhead materials, production techniques, and flight dynamics.

The DOE has already set performance milestones for ATS-5, reportedly seeking a 10x improvement over Crossroads in both single-node and system-wide scaling for critical workloads. This does not mean raw power but rather faster simulation scaling and greater efficiency. Memory performance, in particular, is a key focus, with the system aiming to overcome the "memory wall" by improving bandwidth and latency.

ATS-5 will be delivered in late 2026, with full benchmarking expected by the third quarter of 2027. It will run a Linux-based operating system with open-source software at its core, although HPCWire reports support for CUDA will be considered if Nvidia is selected as the vendor.

Other potential contenders to help build ATS-5 include HPE, which has experience in supercomputing projects with its Slingshot interconnect technology, used in Frontier and El Capitan, and Intel, which has an ongoing quantum project at Argonne National Laboratory.

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• iFixit gives the Beoplay Eleven one out of ten
• Says the batteries are no more replaceable than AirPods'
• Beoplay Eleven are "far behind" Apple in terms of tech

One of the big selling points of Bang & Olufsen's gorgeous Beoplay Eleven earbuds was their replaceable batteries, which promised a longer lifespan.

As we noted at the time, that replacement was only via service techs, and now iFixit has taken a look and concluded that they're going to need to be very special service techs.

Giving the earbuds a "dismal" one out of 10 for repairability, iFixit says that "these earbuds are so unrepairable, in fact, we don't even think they'll meet the upcoming 2027 EU Battery Regulation" – and B&O gave meeting sustainability rules as a key reason it offered the battery replacement service.

So what's the problem?

Why iFixit is slamming B&O's "replaceable" batteries

According to iFixit's Shahram Mokhtari, you won't just be able to take your buds down to the local electronics shop to get the batteries swapped out. And you definitely won't be able to do it yourself.

"The batteries are serviceable only at B&O centers, and the design makes DIY repair nearly impossible", iFixit says. Replacement requires "specialized jigs, heating, prying, and tackling soldered and welded components."

Not only that, but "our teardown shows that the Beoplay Eleven is nearly identical to the three-year-old Beoplay EX, with minor microphone and software updates". Some interior components are even labeled 'Beoplay EX'.

To say that the iFixit article is scathing would be an understatement. And there's one bit in particular that B&O is going to be really unhappy about: iFixit suggests that the Beoplay Eleven are not premium earbuds. "From the control board to the wiring, a side by side comparison of the Beoplay Eleven buds and the AirPods 4 buds show how far behind the Beoplay Eleven is in terms of hardware design."

TechRadar has contacted Bang & Olufsen for comment, and we'll update the story when we hear back.

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• TikTok wasn't the only Bytedance app to be banned
• CapCut was taken down, and Meta out of nowhere announced Edits
• Edits sounds a lot like CapCut as a free editing tool for smartphones

TikTok’s short-lived (for now) US ban might have ended but several other apps that were caught in the crossfire are still yet to make a comeback at the time of writing due to their Bytedance affiliation. Marvel Snap was taken out, to everyone’s surprise, popular TikTok alternative Lemon8 was removed, and video-editing software CapCut also got cut. And in completely unrelated news, Meta took the opportunity to announce Edits, its own CapCut clone.

For the uninitiated, CapCut is a free photo and video editor from Bytedance that you can use on your phone, tablet or PC to edit your content. While it’s ideal for cutting together shortform content for platforms like TikTok, you can also use its tools and AI features to create longer-form videos complete with captions and effects.

With that in mind, let's look at the Edits announcement from Adam Mosseri, and Meta’s head of Instagram. Taking to Threads Mosseri calls Edits a free smartphone video editor for Instagram and other platforms – sounds kinda similar right? Well there are a few differences.

For one it sounds like Edits will be entirely focused on the smartphone experience rather than also having a PC launch. For another, Mosseri paints Edits as a place to not only edit content but as a one-stop shop for creatives to draft and store ideas, to capture video using an improved camera app, and to get access to info on trends to help inform your next short.

The TikTok ban affected more than one app (Image credit: Getty Images)

Though to return to the CapCut similarities, just like its rival, Edits isn’t available to download right now either – with the software currently up for preorder on iOS (an Android release is planned too) with a scheduled launch date of March 13, 2025.

It does seem a little suspect that Meta would have this announcement ready to go the day of TikTok and CapCut’s apparent demise, we’re just surprised it didn't take this opportunity to actually roll its rival out – though given the initial issues it had rolling out Threads when Twitter seemed to be on death's door, we aren’t surprised it’s taking things more slowly.

What’s up with other banned apps?

As for Bytedance’s other banned apps, TikTok is steadily making its comeback. You can now access your favorite creators via the app without using one of the best VPNs to spoof your location, though US users are still unable to install the app via app stores.

Marvel Snap will make a comeback soon (Image credit: Nuverse)

It’s unlikely that TikTok will be restored in full until Donald Trump signs the executive order he has promised that will extend the timeline within which TikTok must be sold. While he has vowed that there would be “no liability” for companies that support TikTok, and that he will sign the order on his first day in office, until he signs such an order we expect Apple and Google will hold fire in case he does yet another 180 on whether he wants to ban or save the social media platform.

Marvel Snap, the most surprising ban from over the weekend (even its own creators, Second Dinner, didn’t realize the app would be banned) is looking to return soon too. It’s still down in the US but in a post made on Sunday January 19 at 8:38pm ET / 1:38am GMT Second Dinner says it hopes to "have it back online within 24 hours.” It’s unclear if this is because it’s rejigging things on the backend so they’re no longer associated with Bytedance, or if the unbanning will be as part of the promised Trump unban but hopefully it’ll return soon so players can get back to playing the current Dark Avengers season.

Lemonade is still offline too. We expect it’ll return properly when TikTok does, though given its status in the US as simply a TikTok alternative which users only flocked to in the face of a ban, we expect it’s not Bytedance’s top priority – certainly not as much of a priority as TikTok.

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• Newly established Belsen Group is leaking a 1.6GB archive
• It contains IP addresses, passwords, and more, reportedly from FortiGate devices
• The data was pulled two years ago, using a zero-day

Sensitive information on more than 15,000 FortiGate devices has leaked online after a new threat actor, calling themselves “Belsen Group”, posted the archive on a dark web forum in an attempt to promote their operation and make a name for themselves.

The group says the data includes IP addresses, passwords, and configurations, and to make analysis easier, it categorized the targets by country names.

“At the beginning of the year, and as a positive start for us, and in order to solidify the name of our group in your memory, we are proud to announce our first official operation,” the thread on the forum reads.

Authentic, but old, data

As part of its data leak effort, the group set up a dedicated Tor site, as the archive is 1.6GB large.

“Will be published of sensitive data from over 15,000 targets worldwide (both governmental and private sectors) that have been hacked and their data extracted," it noted.

“And the biggest surprise: All this sensitive and crucial data is absolutely free, offered to you as a gift from the Belsen Group.”

Multiple security analysts confirmed the data breach is actually two years old, but was never released to the public.

The data was pulled by abusing CVE-2022–40684, while it was still a zero-day flaw. It affected FortiOS 7.0.0-7.0.6, and 7.2.0-7.2.2.

"I've done incident response on one device at a victim org, and exploitation was indeed via CVE-2022–40684 based on artefacts on the device,” one of the researchers, Kevin Beaumont, said in a blog post. “I've also been able to verify the usernames and password seen in the dump matches the details on the device.”

"The data appears to have been assembled in October 2022, as a zero day vuln. For some reason, the data dump of config has been released today, just over 2 years later."

Via BleepingComputer

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• A new rumor suggests the RTX 5090 will use 600W of power
• Comments in a Chinese forum point toward the new GPU being much louder
• PSU requirements are 1000W according to Corsair

Nvidia's RTX 5090 promises to provide a step up from the previous generation's RTX 4090, but that could come at a significant cost according to new rumors - and you might want to invest in a beefy power supply.

As reported by Tomasz Gawronski on X, discussions within Chiphell (a Chinese forum page about the latest PC hardware) suggest that Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU will use 600W of power while being much louder compared to the 4090. This is based on what appears to be an upcoming review with the embargo set for January 24, with a post translated from Chinese that says "The editor cursed while testing... After all, the power consumption increased, the current increased, and the screaming also increased~".

Considering the pricing of the RTX 5090 ($1,999 / £1,939 / AU$4,039) and the reported 30% performance increase (according to Blender benchmarks highlighted by VideoCardz), this rumor likely won't bode well with anyone intent on upgrading to Team Green's latest flagship GPU. The RTX 4090's power consumption is 450W, and while this is still plenty, the jump to 600W isn't very appealing either.

Both an increase in noise and PSU requirements will be costly in multiple aspects, but that's also expected if the performance ends up meeting the hype.

(Image credit: Nvidia) What does this mean in terms of PSU requirements?

It's important to note that this is just a rumor, but if it's legitimate, then RTX 5090 users will certainly have to shell out more than $1,999 / £1,939 / AU$4,039. If you don't already own a 1000W PSU, then you'll more than likely need to invest in one - the recommended PSU requirement for the RTX 5090 is 1000W according to Corsair.

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The UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch is designed for professionals and screen-real-estate-lovers on the go. It provides unmatched productivity and creativity potential in a portable and easy-to-use package. With a single USB-C cable, you can quickly push to both displays (depending on the computer's limitations), running them as mirrored, two separate displays, one long display, or running two entirely separate inputs simultaneously. All this while also enabling 10-point touchscreen abilities, again limited only by the computer's operating system. The Delta Pro Touch comes with a touch pen to help with more precise input if you choose, though the touch screen works great without the touch pen.

The part that makes this display so wildly impressive is that it's so powerful in such a simple and relatively portable form factor. Unlike even some of the best portable monitors I've reviewed, this is a display I could see taking with me if I am going on a trip and need an office away from my office for a bit. Granted, I would opt for a smaller display if I were headed to a coffee shop, but this monitor is incredible as a semi-permanent or permanent workspace addition.

UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch 16-Inch 2.5K Dual Monitor: Price and Availability

My model with me is currently discounted from $1,099.99 down to $589.99 on UPERFECT's website. This model will ship later this month (January 2025), while the Delta Max Pro Touch (18-inch) will ship in March 2025.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch 16-Inch 2.5K Dual Monitor: Unboxing and First Impressions

When I first unboxed this display, I was surprised at its thickness. I thought it was pretty beefy and cumbersome, but then I started to use it and realized just how much went into this monitor, and I realized that compared to a traditional monitor, there is so much smashed into such a small frame that this is wildly impressive how sleek this design is.

Within the packaging, I received the dual monitor, the pen, USB-C and HDMI to Mini HDMI, the power adapter, and a user manual.

The kickstand design is sturdy, even when the angle of the lower monitor gets pretty steep. This kickstand also folds to give a much lower bottom monitor, which is impressive overall.

The port offering is simple and easy to access, though there was slightly clearer labeling on what port is set up for what monitor. However, once I figured it out, it was easy to remember.

UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch 16-Inch 2.5K Dual Monitor: Design and Build Quality Specs

Display: Dual 16-inch 2.5K (2560x1600) IPS panels.
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB for vibrant visuals.
Touch Features: 10-point capacitive touch with pressure-sensitive pen support (16K pressure levels).
Ports: USB-C and mini HDMI for audio and video.
Refresh Rate: 60Hz.
Weight: Approximately 5 lbs (2.31 kg).
Built-in Features: Dual speakers, auto-rotation, adjustable stand

As I briefly mentioned, the overall design is impressively compact, but that doesn't mean it fits great in any backpack with ease. It's still cumbersome in that way, but for the features and screen you get, it's incredible that it can be that small. Take that as you will, but I can guarantee I won't carry this with me as an EDC, pull-it-out-when-I-want-it kind of monitor. Still, I absolutely will have it set up and prominent for any temp setups I am building if I am traveling and working a normal workload at the same time or if I need to set up a temporary office in my primary bedroom again due to an elongated stay of guests in my home office space.

The port offering on the back of the screen is straightforward to reach, and having all of the controls on one side is great, too. Another thing that I appreciate is that even the top monitor controls and such are on the lower monitor, meaning that when you ultimately have to interact with the OSD buttons and the ports, you can grab the lower, more sturdy, and easier change whatever setting or plug whatever cable in you may need to, all without wobbling the top monitor too bad.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch 16-Inch 2.5K Dual Monitor: In use

Using this monitor for the last couple of weeks has been fantastic. I have used it with my MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Apple TV on one display and Mac on another, Dell Precision laptop, Lenovo laptops, etc. I have tested this thing, and as you'd expect from any of the best monitors for MacBook Pro, it has performed marvellously.

The stacked displays are interesting because I have always liked stacked monitors, though I have never thought of stacking two portable monitors. This layout means I can work seamlessly on three screens. If I have my laptop, it takes less space than if I had multiple other monitors. Additionally, I am cramped in space wherever I am, like a coffee shop or a small cafe table. In that case, I can utilize just the top display and put my MacBook screen in front of the lower screen, blocking it but allowing the unique design of this portable monitor to shine, showcasing just how modular and accessible this portable monitor can be. The potential uses are incredible. I have also found myself keeping this on one of my desks to test desktops while running an extra Apple TV to the top screen to give me a mini TV in my office.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

Another potential use case would be using this as a presentation tool. Thanks to the built-in screen rotation tool, I could flip the top screen down and behind, showing a person sitting across from me my screen, or if I am presenting in a conference room, I could have one screen point towards my right and another towards my left. As I said, the possibilities are truly remarkable.

All around, this monitor has been a joy to use. It's so unique and yet so easy to use, and I find reasons to want to use it. Now, I know that no matter where I am working, I can have a full monitor setup to help me stay productive wherever I am.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch 16-Inch 2.5K Dual Monitor: Final verdict

The UPERFECT Delta Pro Touch is a standout dual-screen portable monitor for professionals who value productivity, creativity, and flexibility. Its exceptional adjustability and high-resolution displays make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking to maximize their workflow efficiency on the go.

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• Windows 11 24H2 is rolling out automatically to eligible PCs on 22H2 or 23H2
• Persistent bugs like Asus compatibility and camera unresponsiveness may delay updates for affected PCs
• 24H2 brings performance boosts and new features but has had a history of issues for some time

If you’re currently using older versions of Windows 11 (such as 23H2 or 22H2), Microsoft has plans for you, as it has begun automatically updating PCs to the latest version, 24H2. A notification post was added to the “Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications” document on the Microsoft Learn blog to explain that Microsoft now considers Windows 11 24H2 stable enough to roll out to everyone using eligible Windows 11 PCs.

Those with qualifying PCs will be updated to the latest version of 24H2 and those using devices managed by organizations (such as work laptops) won’t be affected by this.

However, this push to upgrade older versions of Windows 11 to the 24H2 update might not go down too well, as the update itself has had a rocky start, causing problems like games not working properly and malfunctioning HDR (meant to improve colors and brightness on screens).

Because of these well-publicized problems, quite a few people have - understandably - been reluctant to upgrade.

How will this affect you?

As mentioned above, if your PC is eligible and running Windows 11 versions 22H2 or 23H2 (Pro or Home) editions, it’ll be updated automatically to Windows 11 24H2 very soon. If you would rather wait, you can apparently delay the update for up to five weeks, as reported by Tom’s Hardware. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Open the Windows Update section, which can be found in the left-hand menu (you may need to scroll down).

3. Find the ‘Pause updates’ option in this section and from the dropdown menu you can select the number of weeks you want to delay updates by (up to 5 weeks).

On the flip side, if you haven’t installed version 24H2 yet and would like to, you can select ‘Check for updates’ on the same Windows Update page as above and click ‘Download & install’ to get the update manually.

(Image credit: Microsoft) Some things to consider and what's on the horizon for Windows 11 24H2 users

If you have one of Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PCs, which are designed to integrate new AI-powered capabilities, then the 24H2 update will bring the hotly discussed (but not as warmly received) Windows Recall feature to all eligible PCs. Recall requires a Copilot+ PC and it’s currently being previewed with members of the Windows Insider Program. Recall is a feature intended to improve productivity for Windows 11 users by capturing snapshots of their PC activity and making them searchable to make finding past information easier. Despite the intended benefits, Recall’s been met with notable controversy due to privacy and security concerns, especially around the possibility of malicious actors getting access to the information stored by Recall.

If you’re not using a Copilot+ PC, 24H2 still promises to bring improved performance and swifter updates going forward for PCs equipped with AMD's Ryzen CPUs and running Windows 11. Those with PCs that have Intel chips will also get some special Windows 11 24H2 patches that will reportedly ensure optimal performance for its Arrow Lake processors (although it seems like this hasn’t led to noticeable improvements for the people who have already updated).

(Image credit: Microsoft)

When it comes to the steady stream of issues we’ve seen plague 24H2, it does seem like most of these have been addressed through patches released by Microsoft. Tom’s Hardware went through Microsoft’s bug log in the document listing known issues and confirmed that this seems to be the case.

However, there are apparently still some problems that persist and have yet to be resolved. For example, some Asus PCs can’t install the update, wallpaper apps might play up unexpectedly, and some PCs might experience unresponsiveness from their cameras. If your PC is affected, Microsoft will hold back the update, putting it on a ‘safeguard hold’ until it’s all good to install.

In short, the update should hopefully improve your PC’s performance (and eventually bring new features), but if you’re wary about the automatic update to 24H2, you’ve got a bit of time. If Windows 11 24H2’s track record is anything to go by so far, Microsoft will have to keep its eye on the ball, stay alert for possible issues, and release fixes as soon as it can if there’s going to be an influx of new users upgrading. Also, if you choose to delay updates, you could be opening up your PC to potential risks that go unaddressed and might come up unexpectedly, which is why we always recommend moving to the latest version of software (especially operating systems) as soon as you can.

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• Breville has launched a new Brass Accents range of kitchen appliances
• The set includes our top-rated espresso machine, the Barista Touch Impress
• It's part of a general shift away from clinical stainless steel in the kitchen

Breville has given several of its best kitchen appliances an overhaul for 2025, including our top-rated espresso machine, the Barista Touch Impress. Rather than clinical stainless steel, which has long been the standard color for coffee makers, the Barista Touch Impress is now available with warm-toned metal, paired with soft shades of blue, olive green, and off-white.

The Breville Barista Touch Impress has long held the number one spot in our guide to the best espresso machines thanks to its effortless automated dosing, grinding, tamping, and milk frothing, which helps create consistently good coffee time and again.

"Even for experienced baristas [who] are tight on time and space, the compact form and simplicity of dialling-in different coffees makes the Barista Touch Impress a highly desirable machine," wrote our reviewer Joel Burgess, who awarded the machine a full five stars.

The Brass Accents collection also includes the Breville Toast Select, the Smart Oven Air Fryer, and the Juice Fountain Cold. The range is available to buy now direct from Breville, and from Williams Sonoma in the US.

The Brass Accents collection is available in three colorways, including Sea Salt - an off-white shade (Image credit: Breville) A natural touch

Breville's new-look appliances part of a trend for warm, natural shades that we first saw last year when KitchenAid launched its enormously popular (and somewhat controversial) Design Series Evergreen stand mixer. The machine has a sage green body, brass accents, leaf decals, and a real walnut wood bowl.

Some bakers expressed concern that the bowl (which needs special care to keep it in good condition) would be impractical, but Wired writer Kat Merck found it worked just fine for everyday baking, including whipping egg whites and cream.

With its walnut wood bowl, the KitchenAid Design Series stand mixer in Evergreen caused a stir among bakers (Image credit: KitchenAid)

More recently, KitchenAid announced that its entire range of espresso machines is now available in a subtle cream shade called Porcelain White. The last coffee maker to get a new look was the KF60 bean-to-cup machine, which I'll be reviewing for TechRadar in a few weeks.

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• CISA releases new playbook for government firms and enterprises
• The guidebook addresses expanded cloud logs from Microsoft
• Microsoft expanded its cloud logs after July 2023 Outlook incident

Microsoft has recently expanded logging capabilities for its cloud services, which could mean significant changes for US government organizations.

In July 2023, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, found a way to access email accounts belonging to government officials working in the State Department, and the Department of Commerce. The fallout was major, and resulted in Microsoft expanding free logging capabilities for all Purview Audit Standard users, among other changes.

Now, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its guidance, explaining to government agencies and enterprises how to take advantage of the changes.

Navigating expanded logs

The new guidance is a 60-page playbook, so the changes could be quite major.

"These capabilities also allow organizations to monitor and analyze thousands of user and admin operations performed in dozens of Microsoft services and solutions," CISA said. "These logs provide new telemetry to enhance threat-hunting capabilities for business email compromise (BEC), advanced nation-state threat activities, and possible insider-risk scenarios."

The guidance also discusses navigating the expanded logs within Microsoft 365, and using them with both Microsoft Sentinel, and Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

In July 2023, the Chinese cyber espionage group Storm-0558 exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft's Outlook email system to gain unauthorized access to email accounts belonging to U.S. government agencies and other organizations. The attackers used a stolen Microsoft security key to forge authentication tokens, bypassing security measures.

As a result, Microsoft was forced to revoke the compromised security key, bolster its token validation systems, and enhance transparency by providing detailed incident reports and security updates to affected customers. Additionally, it faced scrutiny over its cloud security practices and was pressured to improve safeguards to prevent similar breaches in the future.

Microsoft also launched its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) in November 2023, a comprehensive cybersecurity program aimed at enhancing security resilience across its products and services. It invested heavily in advanced threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities.

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