That’s how many people are likely to tune in to watch the Russia World Cup 2018 final. In the months leading up to the World Cup, Fifa announced that this would be the first to have all 64 matches shot in Ultra HD, with HDR to boot. Let’s hope by the Qatar World Cup 2022, 4K channels will be standard. Then again, we’ll all probably be wanting 8K – given 8K filming trials are currently taking place at the World Cup. (main image: Gokhan Balci/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)TechRadar’s World Cup cover

Epic Games has managed to push Fortnite to mobile phones and the Nintendo Switch but it hasn’t yet been able to roll out Playground Mode. The practice mode for learning the Fortnite ropes has now officially been delayed until next week at least. The root of the problem seems to be the matchmaking system, which is why Playground Mode got pulled hours after launch earlier this week. We would certainly hope Playground Mode is up and running by then. In the meantime, gamers’ appetites have been whet

It’s not often I’m clamoring for the opportunity to give my money to top name fashion brands, but the Hugo Boss Touch 2 could be different. Earlier this week Wareable spotted the original Touch watch from Hugo Boss had been discontinued on the watchshop.com. It’s fair to say the original Hugo Boss Touch has yet to set the wearable world alight. The design of the Hugo Boss Touch is both fashion focused and premium feeling, which isn’t something I can say about all top-end smartwatches. Whether th

This is usually the time at a FIFA World Cup when we talk about how things are about to get interesting. The FIFA World Cup 2018 – where and when The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals are taking place over 64 matches, in 16 venues, across 13 cities – from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg. And if you’re looking for a free live stream, we’ve got that key information for you, too. How to live stream the World Cup in AustraliaIt’s been a bit of a shambles down under. How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018

In a recent press conference, former referee and now chairman of FIFA’s referees committee, Pierluigi Collina said that VAR at the Russia 2018 World Cup was “very close to perfection”. They were all chosen as they have experience with this type of video technology in the countries they are from. World Cup VAR decisions.95% correct without VAR 99.3% correct with VARDecisions checked by VAR, 335.That 4.3% difference? VAR is working 👍🏽June 29, 2018Collymore is right, VAR is making a difference in t

Apparently models for some countries will use a standard dual-SIM tray, while others will incorporate a standard SIM and the bespoke Apple SIM you can already find in some iPad Pro models. That said, respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously hinted that dual-SIM technology could arrive in this year’s iPhones. At the same time, we know that Western carriers aren’t keen on dual-SIM technology, because of the money they make on international plans. With recent changes in roaming charges,

But thanks to an ongoing partnership between Lego Technic and Volvo, the two companies are looking to an even more exciting future – autonomous vehicles. “For Lego, children are the heart of what we do,” continued Woodman. “An autonomous vehicle, with all of its sensors, and all of its features, knows exactly where it is. “There’s a little bit of a blank spot on the map with autonomous products. We’re very excited about this.”The Lego Technic Zeux concept wheel loader will be in shops this Augus

From ultra-lightweight uppers for increased speed, to aerodynamic studs for greater grip, today’s football boots boast the sort of engineering you’d expect to find in the aviation industry. The brand tourBy the beginning of the 20th century, the demand for regulated footwear saw a number of sportswear brands we recognise today like Gola and Hummel begin to emerge as makers of studded football boots. The classic eraThe late seventies saw the introduction of arguably the most popular football boot

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is currently rumored to arrive in the second half of 2018, and if it does we’d like to see major changes over the Xperia XZ2 it will be replacing. The Xperia XZ2 arrived at $799 (£699, around AU$1,000) SIM-free, and we’d expect the Xperia XZ3 to carry a similar price tag. Credit: SumahoinfoSony Xperia XZ3 news and leaksWe’re slowly starting to see information on the Sony Xperia XZ3 leak out online, with the key leak to date comprising of a handful of images appearing to show

Amazon Prime Day deals are coming your way in July and we want to help you find the best deals in what is usually the sales event of the summer. How to get the best Amazon Prime Day deals:1. Come back to TechRadar.com for the best dealsWe’ll be pointing you towards the best Amazon Prime Day deals throughout the event here at TechRadar with our dedicated 20-strong team of deal hunters tracking down the best bargains. Get Amazon Prime membership beforehandTo get the best Prime Day deals from Amazo

Late last year, developer Panic Button worked wonders by transplanting id Software’s hellish FPS DOOM to the Nintendo Switch. Unsurprisingly, it established Panic Button as one of the Switch’s most exciting developers. Fast-forward to the present, and publisher Bethesda has once again entrusted Panic Button with porting duties for a second high-profile shooter: MachineGames’ Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. DOOM on Switch was vastly improved by the addition of motion controls, and thankfully Th

Just what is Microsoft planning next for its Surface line of hardware? We’ve had numerous hints in recent weeks and months that a Surface Phone or something like it might be on the cards, and now a leaked email is pointing to a “pocketable” Surface device that’s been two years in the works. But it sounds like this new Surface device isn’t exactly like a conventional smartphone. As well as being pocketable, it’s also going to be foldable – something Microsoft has been thinking about for a long, l

With the launch of the Walkie-Talkie app within watchOS 5 though, Apple brought a childhood dream of many to life: being able to chat with a buddy just by talking on the wrist. The Walkie-Talkie is pretty simple: you’ll get a list of of cards, with all the Apple Watch owners you’ve spoke to recently at the top (or the option to add more with a tap of the ‘plus’ icon underneath). At this point, the other big question hovered into view: would owning an Apple Watch suddenly mean anyone you knew wit

Installing a VPN on RokuFirst, let’s clear the air a bit: Roku devices don’t actually support VPN or Smart DNS functionality, which means the only way to use a VPN for Roku is to actually install one on your router. How to set up a VPN on your routerIf you wish to configure a VPN on your router manually, you’ll need to first make sure your router is able to accommodate a VPN. Of course, if for some reason you prefer not to connect your VPN to your router, you can set up what’s known as a virtual

What is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse is when a new moon crosses the Sun as seen from a particular, and rather narrow, path across the surface of the Earth. Only a relatively small part of Chile and Argentina will get a good view of the July 2019 total solar eclipse, and only for about 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Since total solar eclipses only occur every 18 months or so, why not try extending that to nine minutes? And he should know: an avid eclipse-chaser, he’s seen 35 total sola

With the Vive Summer Sale 2018 still in full swing, HTC Vive and HTC Vive Pro owners can find plenty of discounted VR games until July 8. But, HTC is also giving away some premier games to Vive owners for free—provided they buy into Viveport first. However, you’ll also get a copy of Moss VR for free, one of our favorite VR games on any headset. Previously a PlayStation VR exclusive, Moss has you controlling the brave little squeaker Quill through a series of puzzles and sword fights. Plus, HTC w

Earlier this week, for instance, a newly-discovered Facebook patent revealed how an AI could predict major events in its users’ lives—like the birth of a child or death of a parent—to better target ads. Facebook would then analyze the recordings and inform companies whether TV viewers engaged with their ads. During his April testimony to Congress concerning the Cambridge Analytica scandal , Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg insisted that the idea that Facebook secretly taps into your microphones for

Apple Maps doesn’t exactly have a sparkling history, and even Apple has admitted that it was embarrassed by its launch back in 2012. Thankfully, the company is completely rebuilding Apple Maps from the ground up. Starting in the iOS 12 beta and starting with Cupertino, this reinvention of Apple Maps isn’t just going to be from Apple updating the existing app with new city records and third-party map data – Apple has invested in its own mapping tech to rival Google Maps, according to TechCrunch.

Go90 was an ambitious video streaming service from Verizon. With Go90, Verizon had plans to create something from nothing and hoped that it could slay the biggest names in VOD. And now Verizon says that it will be shuttering the service on July 31. “Following the creation of Oath, Go90 will be discontinued,” a Verizon rep said in a statement to Variety . The news of Go90’s death comes mere months after Samsung and Verizon reached an agreement to pre-load the service on Samsung Galaxy S9 smartpho

But when it comes to the race to rule the smart speaker space, the Amazon Echo and Google Home are pretty evenly matched. Amazon Echo: the different models comparedLet’s kick off with the smart speaker that started it all – the Amazon Echo. The Amazon Echo DotPerhaps the most popular Echo of all though is the Echo Dot – it’s the cheapest of the entire bunch and is about the same size as a hockey puck. The Amazon Echo ShowThe Spot and the Show are the two Amazon Echo devices to feature a screen.