Samsung Galaxy S21 Gets May 2022 Android Security Patch in Italy: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 series has reportedly started receiving the May 2022 Android security update. Samsung was reportedly the first company to launch the May 2022 Android security update, when the company started rolling it out for the Galaxy S22 smartphones last week. Now, Galaxy S21 users in Italy are said to have started receiving this security patch. The rollout is expected to expand to other European countries in the coming days. There has been no word on the global rollout but might take place soon.

According to the report by Sammobile, Samsung has started rolling out a new update with the firmware version G991BXXU5CVDD in Italy for the Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup. This update is said to bring improvements to the Night Portrait feature of the camera. The auto-framing feature with supported apps has been improved. Finally, the overall camera quality with selected social media apps has been tweaked for the better.

This new update supposedly features the May 2022 Android security patch, which might include fixes for privacy issues and security vulnerabilities. It is said to also come with general bug fixes and stability improvements.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S21 series device in Italy, then you can manually check for the update by going to Settings > Software update > Download and Install.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup currently features the vanilla Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 FE 5G. This lineup was launched in January 2021. It has since been succeeded by the Galaxy S22 series, which currently consists of the base Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S22+.


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Crossbeats Ignite Lyt Smartwatch With 1.69-Inch Display Launched in India: Here Are the Details

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt, a lightweight smartwatch for youngsters, was launched in India on Monday. The smartwatch features a 1.69-inch display with contoured edges of 2.5D curvature. Alongside, the audio brand has also announced the launch of Crossbeats Xplore, a one-of-its-kind made-in-India app that is designed to enhance the experience of owning a smartwatch. The company claims that the Ignite Lyt smartwatch is one of the lightest watches with unique features such as Theatre & DND modes. The smartwatch is also packed with multi-sports mode and a sleep track feature with 7-day sleep data log.

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt price in India and availability

The Crossbeats Ignite Lyt smartwatch is currently priced at an introductory rate of Rs.1,999 and is available to purchase from Crossbeats official website. Buyers will also get an option to choose the smartwatch in three different colours- Carbon Black, Sapphire Blue, and Zenith Gold.

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt specifications

As mentioned, the newly launched Crossbeats Ignite Lyt smartwatch features a 1.69-inch display with contoured 2.5D edges, a multi-sports mode and a sleep track feature with a 7-day sleep data log. The brand also claims that the smartwatch is packed with a SpO2 tracker and offers real-time heart rate tracking for 24 hours data logs. Besides this, it is an entry-level IP68-certified dust and water resistant smartwatch, which is packed with a battery that is claimed to last for up to 15 days on a single charge.

At the same time, Crossbeats has also announced the Crossbeats Xplore app, an extension service that can enhance the wearable experience for the users, which is said to be 100 percent secure with complete data privacy and a hassle-free user experience, according to the brand.


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Global Tablet, Chromebook Shipments Decline in Q1 2022: IDC

Tablet and Chromebook shipments reportedly saw an annual decline in Q1 2022. This data comes from a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). As per the report, the overall shipments continue to be above pre-pandemic levels, however, the overall growth has slowed down. This trend might indicate that the tablet and Chromebook markets are reverting to normality after experiencing a boom due to the pandemic. People worldwide supposedly made aggressive purchases in 2020 and 2021, which might have led to a more conservative approach in 2022.

As per the IDC report, the tablet shipments reached 38.4 million units during Q1 2022, which is a 3.9 percent year-over-year decline. Reportedly, despite the downward trend, several smartphone vendors like Realme, Oppo, Xiaomi, and more have entered the tablet segment. The high demand for tablets in new markets is expected to be the key propellant for this move by smartphone vendors. Apple remains the global leader in the tablet segment with a hold of 31.5 percent of the market share despite recording a decline of 4.6 percent. Samsung is in second place after experiencing year-on-year growth of 3.5 percent and holding 21.1 percent of the market share. Lenovo and Huawei rounded off the top 5.

Company 1Q22 Unit Shipments 1Q22 Market Share 1Q21 Unit Shipments 1Q21 Market Share Year-Over-Year Growth
Apple 12.1 31.5% 12.7 31.7% -4.6%
Samsung 8.1 21.1% 7.8 19.6% 3.5%
Amazon.com 3.7 9.6% 3.5 8.7% 6.3%
Lenovo 3.0 7.8% 4.1 10.1% -25.9%
Huawei 2.2 5.8% 2.7 6.8% -17.2%
Others 9.2 24.1% 9.2 23.0% 0.6%
Total 38.4 100.0% 39.9 100.0% -3.9%

The Chromebook market continues to plummet with a 61.9 percent YoY decline in Q1 2022. Contrary to the global trend, this market supposedly experienced growth in Asia/ Pacific regions (excluding Japan and China). This growth is purportedly credited to the large-scale investments made in the education sector. However, the overall growth might be caused due to the buildup of inventory and low demand. This inventory buildup is expected to clear out in the coming months, which might give a boost to this market segment. The top three Chromebook vendors for Q1 2022 were Lenovo, Dell, and Acer with 23.2 percent, 22.9 percent, and 22 percent market share, respectively. HP and Samsung rounded off the top 5.

Company 1Q22 Shipments 1Q22 Market Share 1Q21 Shipments 1Q21 Market Share Year-Over Year Growth
Lenovo 1.2 23.2% 3.4 25.7% -65.6%
Dell Technologies 1.2 22.9% 1.5 11.1% -21.1%
Acer Group 1.1 22.0% 1.9 14.1% -40.8%
HP Inc. 0.8 15.3% 4.4 32.8% -82.2%
Samsung 0.3 6.5% 1.3 9.4% -73.5%
Others 0.5 10.1% 0.9 7.0% -45.0%
Total 5.1 100.0% 13.3 100.0% -61.9%

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Joey Lawrence Marries Actress Samantha Cope in California Wedding

Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope‘s love has blossomed into happily ever after.

The 46-year-old actor and the 34-year-old actress tied the knot in an intimate outdoor ceremony at the Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula, Calif. on May 1, according to People. The nuptials—which were planned by Heather Christian Folger of HCD Weddings and Events—was followed by a cocktail hour and then dinner, which included filet, roasted chicken and mahi mahi.

Lawrence wore a beige suit by ASOS, while Cope looked gorgeous in a Wtoo by Watters tulle gown. Guests of the ceremony included the Melissa & Joey star’s daughters Charleston, 15, and Liberty, 12—who he shares with ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson—and his brothers Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence.

“It just feels so right,” the Blossom alum told People about marrying his new wife. “Life can be challenging at times, but when God gives you the right person, it’s worth it.” 

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A blockchain-based replacement for traditional crowdfunding

The crypto space witnessed phenomenal growth in 2021. Buzzwords like nonfungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi) and the Metaverse broke through to the mainstream and culminated in the crypto market peaking at over $3 trillion in November of 2021. 

NFTs redefined arts and how they are acquired. DeFi revolutionized how we lend and borrow. The Metaverse birthed an alternate universe that we could all live and work in virtually. Play-to-earn (P2E) games paid gamers to do what they love. 

Decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, also had their moment to shine. 

One of the most out-of-the-blue crypto headlines of 2021 is probably ConstitutionDAO. A hurriedly assembled group of United States constitution-loving crypto believers. The group raised more than $47 million in Ether (ETH) to purchase an original copy of the United States constitution at auction. The group ultimately fell short in its bid but the audacity of that endeavor brought DAOs power to crowdfund to mainstream attention.

The ingenuity of that move and what it nearly accomplished provides a template for how traditional crowdfunding could be better managed. ConstitutionDAO got tens of thousands of addresses to donate $47 million without a marketing team or a dedicated growth director.

Beat that GoFundMe.

DAOs currently have over $10.5 billion locked in different treasuries with over 1.7 million token holders, according to data from DeepDAO. But, what exactly are they?

DAOs are a system of hard-coded rules that define which actions a decentralized organization will take. They are leaderless member-owned communities. A DAO is essentially a co-op that governs itself using votes tallied through blockchain technology. Smart contracts run the entire group. A native token is usually developed for a DAO and used by members to vote on proposals.

DAOs are next on the ladder of modern crowdfunding

Digital crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe, Patreon and Kickstarter have enjoyed massive patronage over the past 10 years. This growth can be attributed primarily to the nature of crowdfunding which is set up with minimal risk. This risk is spread across all contributors of a particular idea or startup. 

Start-ups with financial needs will find that getting funding from traditional institutions is no easy feat. These institutions take on quite a lot of the risk involved in financing business ideas that could end badly. With a global economy still reeling from the pandemic, the accessibility and much less bureaucratic nature of DAOs as a tool for crowdfunding have been a primal factor in its growth.

Digitalized crowdfunding in the form of DAOs has eliminated some traditional limits of the financing form. The simplicity makes it a disruptive force to traditional crowdfunding methods.

Emmet Halm dropped out of Harvard to found DAOHQ. DAOHQ bills itself as the first marketplace for DAOs where users can find information about any DAO. The startup recently secured over $1 million in funding to develop the project.

Halm told Cointelegraph that the centralization of traditional crowdfunding sites like Gofundme will make DAOs a better alternative for investors. “I don’t think DAOs are going to replace crowdfunding sites, I think they have replaced them already,” he said, adding, “If you look at the kind of political pressure that sites like GoFundMe get for certain types of fundraisers, it makes them less attractive for raising funds.”

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Blockchain technology allows for more reach

One perk of blockchain technology is that it is censorship-proof. This makes all applications built on blockchains censorship-proof as well. This removes restrictions that traditional crowdfunding sites might otherwise impose on individuals or businesses. In the United States, businesses are not allowed to raise more than $5 million in a year from crowdfunding websites.

GoFundMe does not process payments from China, Nigeria, Russia, Lebanon, Iran and a host of other countries. Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy while China is the world’s second-largest economy, yet residents of both economies can’t access the largest crowdfunding platform in the world. With blockchain technology, investors or donors from these countries can easily contribute to a DAO.

High flexibility and low regulation

The main goal of crowdfunding, being to raise capital to support a cause, can be hampered by stringent regulations. These regulations seek to ensure that all persons involved in a project are indemnified of the risk involved in funding a start-up. These measures are mainly counterproductive to startups due to the unstable nature of economies worldwide. New business policies and economic sanctions arise every minute that might weigh down heavily on startups. 

DAOs are highly flexible and so far have minimal regulations from authorities. Every member that joins the DAO shares the risk among themselves (depending on their financial contributions) should the purpose of the DAO fail to materialize. The members of the aforementioned ConstitutionDAO who requested refunds received their money back, although gas fees were lost.

The first page of the United States constitution.

It’s feeless (mostly) and leaderless

Most crowdfunding platforms are profit-seeking companies in their own right. You do not raise funds on their platform for free. Using conventional crowdfunding platforms exposes you to fees that vary by platform and can be a fraction of whatever amount you submit for a project. With a modern ecosystem and cryptocurrency protocols, you can send money across borders without paying neck-breaking transaction fees. 

DAOs also encourage public participation in a project as it leaves all decision-making processes to be made by all participants. This allows participants to have a sense of noteworthiness and let them be in charge of making their own decision based on popular support, or voting with the DAO’s token in this.

Furthermore, different crowdfunding platforms have restrictions on the type of marketing you can run to finance your cause. In February 2022, GoFundMe froze nearly $8 million in an account dedicated to Canadian truckers’ protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. With DAOs, such a restriction is virtually impossible. No third party sets the rule except the members of the DAO itself.

More work to be done

Crowdfunding is a tool for societal development, and DAOs are raising the bar, gaining legitimacy by the day and exploring different possibilities and breaking boundaries. As crypto adoption continues to grow, investors will look to explore hitherto unexplored niches in the industry. DAOs are an innovation whose time has come.

The decentralized nature of crowdfunding has made DAOs more popular over the years. As of April 2022, there were over 6,000 DAOs with a valuation of $10 billion in liquidity.

However, DAOs are far from perfect. Decisions can often take several rounds of discussions before they are concluded. The anonymity of members of a DAO platform also presents security risks of its own.

Last year, investors poured nearly $57 million worth of Ether into the dog-themed OlympusDAO fork, AnubisDAO, only for their funds to be rug-pulled.

AnubisDAO was named after the jackal-headed god of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon.

Related: Investors rug-pulled after pouring $57M into dog-themed OlympusDAO fork

The aforementioned concerns have led some to ask: Are all DAOs going to make it?

With thousands of DAOs already in existence and more launching every day, many wonder when/if the DAO bubble will burst. For Emmet, the so-called “80-20” rule will come into play:

“I think DAOs are here to stay, but we may have an 80-20 situation where 20% of the DAOs get 80% of the result, leaving the remaining 80% to fizzle out and maybe die.”

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Square Enix Says Embracer Acquisitions Allow It to Invest More in the Blockchain, AI, and the Cloud

Square Enix has shared some of its reasoning behind the decision to sell Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, and Square Enix Montréal to Embracer Group, saying the transaction will allow the company to invest more in the blockchain, AI, and the cloud.

Square Enix revealed the purpose of the transaction in its execution of share transfer agreement with change to subsidiaries document, saying it will assist the company in “adapting to the changes underway in the global business environment by establishing a more efficient allocation of resources, which will enhance corporate value by accelerating growth in the Company’s core businesses in the digital entertainment domain.”

“In addition, the Transaction enables the launch of new businesses by moving forward with investments in fields including blockchain, AI, and the cloud,” Square Enix said.

This news follow Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda’s New Year’s Day 2022 letter that was centered on the company’s growing focus on NFTs, blockchain games, and the metaverse. Matsuda also reiterated his interest in blockchain games in April 2022.

The transaction, which will give Embracer Group access to such IP as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, Thief, and more, will “also provide an opportunity to better align our overseas publishing function with our organization in Tokyo.”

Moving forward, Square Enix’s “development function will comprise its studios in Japan, Square Enix External Studios, and Square Enix Collective. The company’s overseas studios will continue to publish franchises such as Just Cause, Outriders, and Life Is Strange.”

Every Square Enix Game in Development

The Embracer Group and Square Enix deal is expected to close during Q2 of Embracer’s financial year 2022/2023. The two companies also agreed on a purchase price of $300 million.

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Steph Curry on NBA Playoffs: “I just missed everything about this, the atmosphere”

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For the last two years Steph Curry was without playoff basketball. This year he is back in familiar territory and he enjoys himself.

Over the six playoff games so far the three-time NBA champion is averaging 27.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 31.2 minutes per game.

“I just missed everything about this, the atmosphere… the opportunity to play meaningful games that require everything,” Curry said after Game 1 win over the Grizzlies.



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India Mandates Five-Year Data Saving for Crypto Exchanges, Concerned Experts Foresee Corporate Upheaval

India has mandated a five-year data storage period for crypto exchanges operating in the nation. All virtual asset service providers will essentially have tp store customer information they get via their KYC identification forms for Indian users. The rule also applies to all firms providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to Indians. The law has been brought in by India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). It also instructs concerned companies to report any threat or compromise to security networks within six hours of identifying.

“To address the identified gaps and issues so as to facilitate incident response measures, CERT-In has issued directions relating to information security practices, procedure, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents” the government-backed agency said in a statement.

India has witnessed a healthy growth in crypto adoption. Last year, Tracxn data claimed that India already has close to 400 crypto-startups and 12 non-fungible token (NFT) players in the country.

Industry insiders have expressed concerns about the slew of corporate changes that are foreseeable because of this new law, at this point where the crypto ecosystem is still in its early establishment stages in India.

“I think this request from the government of India is extraordinary when it comes to the preservation of data for long, five years. So, I believe they have to completely change their business models if they want to comply with the new rules,” Anshul Dhir, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of EasyFi Network told Gadgets 360. India-founded EasyFi is a Layer 2 DeFi Lending protocol for digital assets powered by Polygon blockchain.

Sensitive data such as IP addresses with timestamps and time zones, transaction IDs, public keys, and wallet addresses have been named by the CERT-In in the list of information that digital assets firms need to store for five years.

Additional tracking data such as the nature and date of transaction along with details on the amount transferred have also been listed to be maintained and saved.

The CERT-In has justified its decision citing national security and cyber safety reasons.

This rule, seeking sensitive user information, could lead to a largescale departure of customers from affected services, Kazim Rizvi, the Founding Director of Indian think tank ‘The Dialogue’ told Gadgets 360.

“The customer information sought under this requirement is sensitive and could deter consumers from availing the affected VPN, crypto, and Cloud services,” Riavi said.

Many companies use VPNs to secure their systems and operations and additional burden on VPN players. As per Rizvi, a lawyer by degree, this law could deter them from operating in India, thus impacting the security of businesses and privacy of users in the nation.

The public policy entrepreneur has suggested the Indian government to refrain from “burdening” crypto, VPN, and Cloud players in the country.

“It is imperative that we refrain from placing additional burdens which may not help CERT-In achieve its objectives, while at the same time might affect the growth of relevant sectors in India. We believe the additional data collection may not be necessary for achieving the cyber security objectives. Also, for validation for customers, all service providers will have to develop additional infrastructure, which will increase costs of operation,” Rizvi added.

The EasiFi chief had also seconded Rizvi in predicting that the CERT-In rule could be detrimental to the ongoing growth trajectory of the impacted sectors.

As per the Indian government, these directions will become effective after 60 days.

Along with crypto exchanges, custodian wallet providers have also been included on the list of virtual asset industry players that will be impacted by this rule.

India has been introducing new rules in order to keep transactions of virtual digital assets, traceable. The government aims to curb potential misuses of digital assets for money laundering and terror financing.

The tax rules on digital asset transactions went live in India last month.

Days later, research firm Crebaco reported that the volume of cryptocurrency trading in India nosedived by upto 70 percent since the tax laws came into effect.

The country is not looking to give any tax relaxations or incentives to crypto players setting up the industry ecosystem. In March, industry experts had raised concerned on India’s restricted approach to the virtual assets industry.


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Naomi Judd Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame After Her Death

Naomi Judd‘s legacy lives on.

One day after the singer passed away at age 76, she and her daughter Wynonna Judd were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

During the during the ceremony in Nashville on May 1, Wynonna and sister Ashley Judd tearfully paid tribute to their late mother. “My momma loved you so much, and she appreciated your love for her and I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” Ashley said in part while honoring Naomi. “Your esteem for her and regard for her really penetrated her heart, and it was your affection for her that did keep her going in these last few years.”

On April 30, Wynonna and Ashley made the heartbreaking announcement that Naomi had died.

“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” read the siblings’ statement, which was posted on Ashley’s social media. “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”



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Los Angeles Chargers’ draft ‘not the sexiest’ but necessary follow-up – NFL Nation

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers commanded attention at the outset of the offseason.

They acquired All-Pro outside linebacker Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a second-round pick this year and a 2023 sixth-round pick. Then the Bolts signed Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson to a whopping five-year, $82.5 million contract in free agency.

But a star-studded streak of activity came to a halt on the opening night of the NFL draft when the Chargers used their first-round pick, No. 17 overall, to select a guard.

“Guards are people too, right?” Tom Telesco asked, grinning, in a rhetorical question following the opening round of his 10th NFL draft as Chargers general manager.

After making the high-profile initial offseason moves to improve a defense that ranked No. 29 in the NFL last season and allowed an average of 27 points per game, the Chargers selected Boston College guard Zion Johnson with their first pick in the draft, prioritizing protection for third-year quarterback Justin Herbert and a need to keep their offense moving.

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“I know it’s not the sexiest pick in the world, but he’s tough, he’s durable, he’s smart,” Telesco said about Johnson, who is anticipated to step in immediately at right guard. “We have some excellent skill players, both at receiver, tight end, also at running back and with Justin Herbert.

“Obviously, these guys cannot do their jobs without a rock-solid offensive line. As much as this pick is to protect our quarterback, which is a big part of it, this is also to facilitate everybody else. It’s pass protection, it’s run game.”

It’s not just that the Chargers’ first pick wasn’t that exciting, their entire draft didn’t warrant headlines. And it also didn’t yield the exact results for which the general manager hoped.

“It never goes perfect, because you can’t control everything,” Telesco said. “But it was a good weekend of work.”

However, in a season with playoff expectations after a near-miss in 2021 extended a three-year postseason drought, the Bolts were able to quietly address several areas of need, including the offensive and defensive lines, running back and the secondary.

“From the last game that we played ’til now, we’re certainly a much different-looking football team,” said Brandon Staley, whose first season as coach resulted in a 9-8 record and third-place AFC West finish. “There’s a lot of time between now and when we play, so we’re always going to be trying to find that winning edge, but I really like the team we have in front of us now.”

The Bolts selected eight players after entering the three-day event with 10 total picks. Two of their picks, both seventh-round selections, ended up with the Bears, as the Chargers traded them to re-acquire the 2023 sixth-round pick they sent to Chicago as part of the Mack trade.

The Chargers selected guard Jamaree Salyer in the sixth round to join Johnson on the offensive line. The Georgia product has experience playing all five positions on the line, and although he said some teams projected him as a right tackle, the Chargers have penciled him in as an interior player.

“He has a great makeup, great attitude to come in and try and win a job,” Telesco said about the NCAA national champion.

The Bolts used a fourth-round pick on Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller, whose rushing and pass-catching abilities are expected to complement Austin Ekeler. Staley said safety Derwin James Jr. vouched for Spiller “in a big way” as another former player of coach Jimbo Fisher, who coached James at Florida State and Spiller at A&M.

“[James] was saying, ‘You know that if you can play all three downs for Jimbo that you’re a legit guy,'” Staley explained. “He has really good instincts.”

Spiller led the SEC in rushing yards since 2019, which includes a conference-best 1,844 rushing yards after contact in that span.

The Chargers also added Purdue fullback Zander Horvath in the seventh round.

Defensively, the Bolts built depth in their secondary by selecting Baylor safety JT Woods in the third round.

“He’s a safety with a lot of cover ability, with his length and his speed,” Telesco said. “He shows a little bit of corner movement, so we kind of see him as a defensive back.”

They also picked Wake Forest cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor and Mississippi cornerback Deane Leonard in the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively.

The Chargers also drafted UCLA defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia in the fifth round to join a defensive front that already has undergone a significant makeover with the addition of defensive tackles Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson in free agency. Like Ogbonnia, Joseph-Day doesn’t have to travel far, as he was with the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams last season.

“We look at lot closer to what I expect to look like,” Staley said about the interior of the defensive line. “We’re not there yet, but we’re a lot closer.”

Some questions remain as the Chargers continue the offseason program and look ahead to training camp.

Despite adding two offensive linemen, there remains no clear starter at right tackle. Storm Norton and Trey Pipkins III will again be among candidates to fill the spot.

And depth continues to be a concern on the edge behind Mack, Joey Bosa and second-year man Chris Rumph II.

“To kind of fill out the depth of that position, we’re going to have to look elsewhere,” Staley said. “Whether it’s the undrafted free agency right now or veteran free agency or before the first game — sometime during training camp — that’ll probably happen at one of those three junctures.”

As Staley prepared to exit his post-draft news conference, he provided a reminder the work is ongoing.

“Today is an ending, tomorrow is a beginning,” he said.

Sometimes it’s flashy. Sometimes, as seen during a three-day draft stretch, it’s less than glamorous.

But if all goes as planned, each phase will play its part in making the Chargers relevant again come late January.



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