When Mark Zuckerberg comes for questioning in the European Parliament later today, he’ll do so in front of more than just a panel of MEPs.
There will be a live stream of the meeting with the founder and CEO of Facebook that you can watch wherever you are in the world.
Zuckerberg has been called to attend the Conference of Presidents of the Political Groups of the European Parliament to answer questions about the scandal around the alleged misuse of personal data of European Facebook users and, more specifically, its potential impact on the European elections next year.
The meeting is due to start at around 6.20pm local time. So that’s 12.20pm ET and 9.20am PT in the US, 5.20pm UK time, and 2.20am AEST in the early hours of the Australian morning.
How to live stream Zuckerberg anywhere in the world
We understand that the broadcast should be available via the above channels worldwide, but if you tune in only to be told that the live stream isn’t available where you are then there is another way to watch.
By using a VPN, you can effectively fool your computer or other streaming device into thinking it’s in another country.
So change your IP address to somewhere that definitely will get the live stream, such as Belgium or the UK, and then head to the European Parliament website.
And because our favourite VPN – Express VPN – comes with a 30 day money back guarantee, you can get the VPN and the Zuckerberg live stream absolutely free.
Security researchers at Google and Microsoft have found a new variant of the Spectre security flaw that was first reported back in January this year.
Rumors of the latest CPU bug were disclosed by a German computer science publication earlier this month, but the details of the vulnerability were only officially revealed on Monday, May 21.
Called Speculative Store Bypass (or Variant 4), the new strain exploits similar vulnerabilities as the older Spectre and Meltdown bugs but, according to Intel, uses a different method to access sensitive information.
Partly patched
The new variant can be exploited by running script files (or text files which contain a sequence of commands) on programs like web browsers. If hackers manage to successfully exploit this vulnerability, they’ll be able to get sensitive information off other parts of the program, like another tab in the case of browsers.
Intel, however, has classified the new bug as medium risk, explaining in a blog post that most of the exploits it uses were fixed in the original wave of patches that were rolled out.
“We’ve already delivered the microcode update for Variant 4 in beta form to OEM system manufacturers and system software vendors, and we expect it will be released into production BIOS and software updates over the coming weeks,” said Intel’s vice president of Product Assurance and Security.
Slowing it down
As we saw with previous Spectre and Meltdown patches, these new processor firmware updates could potentially reduce system performance too. Intel says the mitigations will “be set to off-by-default”, meaning users who don’t enable the new protections should not experience the negative impacts of the patch, but obviously won’t be protected either.
“If enabled, we’ve observed a performance impact of approximately 2-8 percent based on overall scores for benchmarks like SYSmark 2014 SE and SPEC integer rate on client 1 and server 2 test systems,” Culbertson said.
This puts the proverbial ball into the end user’s court, leaving them to choose between security and speed.
UPDATE:Amazon Australia is back with a great price on the console. Find out more below.
The latest console from Nintendo hasn’t wavered too much in price since launch (check out our Nintendo Switch review to see why) but you can be sure that we’ve found the best possible price on any consoles bundles or standalone units on this page. We’ve also rounded up the best prices for extra Pro controllers, Joy-Con controllers, and even some cheap memory cards.
If a retailer does offer a sneaky discount, you’ll be able to see it below thanks to our automatically-updating price comparison charts. As more outlets start offering Nintendo Switch bundles with extra games and controllers, we’ll give the best ones a shout in this article too.
Bundles are always an excellent way to save money on games, controllers or extra hardware if you were planning on grabbing them anyway, and can sometimes even be cheaper than getting a console by itself. At the moment, these are thin on the ground given the Switch’s recent release, but we’ve scanned the web in search for the best deals and have listed them below
There aren’t too many places discounting the Nintendo Switch at the moment, and keep in mind that this the console only and not a bundle. So if you’re after the Japanese company’s latest console, you’ll need to shop on Amazon Australia and scoop up either the grey Joy-Con model or the Neon console for $399. View Deal
If you’re after the console itself, JB Hi-Fi currently has the best price going, although it’s only $20 off the regular $469. But if you’re also chasing Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle or Sonic Forces, you can grab either (or both) of these titles for only $39 each if you add them to your checkout along with the discounted console. It’s available with Neon Joy-Cons or Grey Joy-Cons. View Deal
Nintendo Switch Q&A
If you need to know more before you drop your dosh on the latest from Nintendo, here are some answers to your burning questions.
What are the Joy-Con controllers?
When you’re buying a ‘Joy-Con’ controller , you’ll actually be getting a pair of controllers that you can attach to the sides of the Nintendo Switch when not in use or when playing in tablet form away from the TV.
If your Switch is docked, you can remove the Joy-Con and play with one in each hand. The left hand gets a controller with an analogue stick and d-pad, the right hand handles the one with a second analogue and the usual A, B, X and Y face buttons.
What’s the Joy-Con Grip controller?
The Joy-Con Grip comes as an additional accessory that is used to join the two Joy-Con controllers in order to form something a little more solid for you to hold. It features extended handles and a plastic block in order to make the otherwise quite small and lightweight Joy-Con feel more akin to a standard controller. Thankfully, Nintendo is providing one in the box with the Switch, so you won’t have to buy one separately.
Is there a Nintendo Switch Pro controller?
Yes there is, although it doesn’t come with the console. Fortunately, you don’t actually need this controller to play anything as it functions more as a premium option for those that feel more comfortable with a single, solid unit in their hands. Prices aren’t cheap though, averaging around $99, although you can occasionally nab them for $89 or even $79. There’s currently no sign of a Nintendo Switch Premium Edition console with a Pro controller included, but that could change over time.
Do I need to buy extra controllers for multiplayer on Nintendo Switch?
Maybe not! Given that the Joy-Con controller can be split in two, you can use each as a rudimentary controller when turned on its side due to each having an analogue stick and some form of face buttons. So far we’ve seen 2K’s NBA series, Snipper Clips and Mario Kart being used this way for local multiplayer in both docked and tablet modes.
However, if you want to play four-player games, then you’re going to need to invest in an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers or, if you’re really committed, a whole set of Pro controllers. You can buy the Joy-Cons as a pair which will save you a bit of dosh if that’s your intention anyway, but if your friends own a Switch just get them to bring around theirs!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deals
The latest in the Legend of Zelda saga, The Breath of the Wild, has been raved about since launch, and remains the single largest reason to purchase a Switch. Typically, Zelda games don’t drop in price in a hurry and, given how much the console is riding on this title’s success, we can’t see it dropping any time soon. You may be able to find it in a bundle, but otherwise take a look below at the best deals we’ve found on offer.
Nintendo Switch Micro SD memory card deals
The Switch comes stock with only 32GB of internal storage, so you’ll be wanting to pick up a cheap memory card or two if you’re planning to make any digital purchases or just need room for the inevitable game-fixing patches. Don’t fret though, they’re actually surprisingly cheap, with even 64GB ones coming in at under $50.
Be on the look out for Micro SD cards which are also known as, depending on their size, MicroSDHC (up to 32GB) or MicroSDXC (up to a huge 2TB soon). Nintendo have their own branded cards but you’ll be paying a slight premium for the labelling privelege. So for now, we’d take a look at this range of cheap MicroSDXC Nintendo Switch-friendly cards.
