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NASA is desperately trying to get its Mars mole digging again

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NASA’s InSight mission to Mars has been successful on a number of fronts, but there’s no denying that there’s been one very big disappointment: the mole. A self-burying instrument designed to hammer itself up to 16 feet into the surface of Mars has repeatedly fallen well short of this goal. In fact, at the moment it’s basically just sitting on the surface.

The InSight team believes that the soil on the planet’s surface is simply too powdery and loose for the instrument to gain traction and pull itself deeper. To fix this, the team used InSight’s robotic arm to push against the edge of the hole, giving the probe a better grip. This new technique appeared to work for a bit, but it wasn’t long before Mars barfed the probe back up. Bummer.

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This bird has been frozen for 46,000 years, and scientists just found it

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Finding fossils of creatures that lived millions of years ago is one thing, but some parts of our planet offer scientists the unique opportunity to discover ancient creatures that are essentially frozen in time. Siberia is one such place, and researchers working in the region have discovered all manner of animals that have remained frozen for tens of thousands of years before being uncovered.

Recently, an incredibly well-preserved bird was found locked away in a layer of permafrost in north-eastern Siberia. Scientists analyzed the bird’s remains and found it to be around 46,000 years old. The research was published in Communications Biology.

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Insider accounts make the PS5 and Xbox Series X sound absolutely mind-blowing

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Once you start playing games on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, you’ll probably hate going back to older consoles. That seems to be the conclusion of a series of reports as well as a big leak that offers clues as to what the new AMD chips combined with faster RAM and solid-state drives will be able to do for gaming. Earlier this week, a trusted insider offered an amazing tale of testing an unnamed game on one of the new consoles. The leaker described the impressive graphics, the increased difficulty of the shooter title, and revealed the game was running at 90fps in native 4K resolution. On top of that, other game developers have started teasing what we can expect from the future of gaming once the new PS5 and Xbox Series X are finally released later this year.

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Forget Roombas, this crazy sale slashes a top-rated robot vacuum to $119

Posted on February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 by Authcom

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iRobot’s lineup of Roomba robot vacuums used to be priced far out of reach for many people and top-of-the-line Roomba models are still very expensive. Take the iRobot Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal, for example. This incredible robotic vacuum cleaner has powerful suction and all the bells and whistles you can think of, plus it has a feature you’ll never find on lesser models: when the i7+ fills up with dust, dirt, and pet hair, it returns to a special base station and actually empties itself. Then it goes back to work, so it can literally run for months without you ever having to think about it.

iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal-Empties Itself, Wi-Fi Connec…: $799.00

The Roomba i7+ is $200 off right now on Amazon, but it’s still pretty pricey for a robot vacuum. Other, simpler Roomba models are on sale right now too, like the iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum for $224 or the upgraded Roomba 675 with Alexa support for $269. Those are both great deals, but there’s another sale happening today on Amazon that you should definitely consider before you buy any of those models.

iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum- Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging: $224.00

iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets…: $269.00

The ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner doesn’t quite have the same brand awareness as Roomba, but it also doesn’t have iRobot’s huge marketing budget to work with. Those who do get this model always seem to rave about it though, and that helps explain why it has more than 2,500 5-star ratings on Amazon.

Don’t let the slim profile of ILIFE’s V3s Pro fool you, this is a powerful robot vacuum with strong suction that’s on par with mid-range Roomba models. It also has self-charging just like Roombas, and it works just as well on low-pile carpet as it does on hard flooring. This great model regularly retails for $160, and that’s already much lower than what you’d pay for a comparable Roomba or even a similar model from a budget brand. Thanks to Amazon’s one-day Gold Box deal on Sunday, you can snag one for only $118.99! That’s an incredible price and it won’t be available for much longer, so definitely grab one while you still can.

ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Tangle-free Suction , Slim, Automatic Self-Charging Roboti…: $118.99

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With a tangle-free pet hair care technology, it focuses on picking up hairs, dirt, debris on hard floors. Wheels Diameter – 65mm
Low profile design to clean under beds, furniture where dirt hides. Ideal for hardwood, tile, laminate or stone.
Self-charging, programmable schedule, smart sensors for anti-bump and anti-fall. Runtime 120-140 mins
Easy operation with remote control, or one-touch auto clean button on the robot.
Tip: Easy maintenance, empty dustbin and clean the filter after each use. Replace the filter every month.
A 12-month and U. S. customer service team provides you with peace of mind and great service

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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Feb. 23)

Posted on February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 by Authcom

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One of my best pleasant surprises I’ve ever stumbled upon while browsing Netflix was the first season of The End of the F***ing World, which is why I’m especially excited for I Am Not Okay With This to debut this week. Not only does it feature the same director as End of the F***ing World, but it’s also being produced by people who worked on Stranger Things. That’s a Netflix original series dream team if I’ve ever seen one.

The two other noteworthy arrivals this week are the second season of Altered Carbon and Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, which reimagines the first-ever Pokemon movie with CG. Altered Carbon’s delayed return should be especially interesting, as Joel Kinnaman, who starred as Takeshi Kovacs in season 1, won’t be returning for season 2. Instead, Anthony Mackie will be taking his place, playing the same character in yet another new body.

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Sunday: Surprise $25 Fire TV Stick sale, $119 robot vacuum, protein bar blowout, more

Posted on February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 by Authcom

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We always expect new deals to sprout up on Sunday and run for the week to come, but there are some seriously big surprises in today’s daily deals roundup. First and foremost, Amazon’s Fire TV device lineup is down to the lowest prices we’ve seen since Black Friday! The star of the show is the Fire TV Stick, which is on sale for just $24.99 instead of $50. If you’d rather up the resolution to 4K and add HDR support into the mix as well, the $50 Fire TV Stick 4K is down to $34.99 today. Finally, the $120 Fire TV Cube that’s basically a Fire TV Stick 4K combined with an Echo Dot for hands-free access to Alexa commands is on sale for just $89.99 today, which is a terrific price!

Other top daily deals on Sunday include the $60 Roku Streaming Stick+ with 4K and HDR for just $39 if you don’t like Fire TV devices for some reason, a top-rated $160 ILIFE robot vacuum cleaner for only $118.99 (which is a crazy price for a model this powerful that also self-charges), $60 off the brand new Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid that turns the multi-cooker you already have into a dehydrator and air fryer, the lowest prices of the year on Apple’s newest 10.2-inch iPad tablets, the most delicious protein bars you’ve ever tasted in your entire life for $17.99 per 10-pack instead of $20 when you Subscribe & Save (you can always cancel right after they’re delivered, but you won’t want to), a $32 wake up light alarm clock that works just as well as the $140 Philips model everyone loves so much, and 15% off a portable jump starter that’ll ensure you’re never left stranded. See all of today’s top deals below.

Fire TV Stick streaming media player with Alexa built in, includes Alexa Voice Remote, HD, easy…: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $34.99

All-new Fire TV Cube, hands-free with Alexa built in, 4K Ultra HD, streaming media player, rele…: $89.99

Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote wi…: $39.00

ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Tangle-free Suction , Slim, Automatic Self-Charging Roboti…: $118.99

Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid with Roast, Bake, Broil, Reheat & Dehydrate: $79.95

New Apple iPad (10.2-Inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $249.00

Quest Nutrition Blueberry Cobbler Hero Protein bar, Low Carb, Gluten Free, 10Count: Save 10%

Wake Up Light Alarm Clock – Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise/Sunset Simulation Dual Alarms and Sn…: $37.99

GOOLOO 800A Peak 18000mAh SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0 (Up to 7.0L Gas…: $59.49

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The 10 hottest movies everyone is streaming right now – is your favorite on the list?

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Authcom

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As much as President Trump loves to fire broadsides and to weigh in on big cultural topics of the moment when he feels like the direction is not sufficiently pro-America, it was probably inevitable that he would chime in at some point on The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarding the “Best Picture” Oscar this year to Parasite. That’s the film, as everyone probably knows by now, which made history earlier this month by becoming the first non-English language film in the 92-year history of the Oscars to win the top prize of the night. The movie, directed by Bong Joon-ho, is a black comedy and satire that focuses on class warfare, and there’s still such pent-up demand for the film that it’s been digitally remastered and is back in theaters for a one-week IMAX run.

Of course, President Trump is not having it. During a campaign rally in Colorado, the president tore into Parasite thus: “By the way, how bad were the Academy Awards this year?” he asked the crowd rhetorically, ginning up a chorus of a boos. “The winner is a movie from South Korea. What the hell was that all about? We’ve got enough problems with South Korea, with trade. And after all that, they give them best movie of the year?”

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Astronomers are watching an exoplanet die right before their eyes

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Detecting the presence of a new exoplanet hundreds of light-years away is always exciting for astronomers, but not all newly-discovered planets are created equal. Some are undeniably more interesting than others, and the planet known as NGTS-10b is most certainly one of the more intriguing worlds scientists have found.

The planet isn’t Earth-like or promising for life, but it does happen to be orbiting its star at an incredibly short distance. In fact, it completes an entire orbit of its start in a mere 18 hours. It’s a gas giant, making it a so-called “hot Jupiter,” but it might not be around for long. As researchers explain in a new paper published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the planet may be dying even as we speak.

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This is the most annoying thing about Netflix

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Netflix may be a great streaming service to have around and even pay for despite the inevitable price hikes, but it can also be incredibly annoying at times. The best example is the autoplaying ads on the home page that used to drive me crazy until Netflix finally found it in its heart to give users an option to turn them off for good.

Then there’s the inevitable “what to watch” scroll of death that can go on for minutes without end — that’s a byproduct that we have to live with, however, so I don’t mind it that much. Then there’s the problem with the Continue Watching list: It’s far too difficult to remove content from it. Now, it turns out that Netflix has found a frustrating new way to annoy me. The service has started sending me emails urging me to remember to finish shows and movies that I started and then abandoned.

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Make your ratty old bed as fluffy as a cloud with mattress toppers from $45, today only

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Authcom

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No matter how many times you read about it online or see specials about it on TV, most people still don’t seem to appreciate how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Forget the simple benefits of feeling rested and more energized every day, there are also tons of other benefits like increased focus and even improved brain function.

If you don’t get a full night’s sleep as often as you should, there are countless things that could be the cause. A lot of times, however, it boils down to the quality of your sleep environment. If you’re using a sweat-stained pillow that you got two years ago and sleeping on the same discount-store mattress you bought a decade ago from a furniture warehouse that was going out of business, you’re doomed before you even lie down. What you might not realize, however, is that you don’t need to spend hundreds on a new mattress to improve your situation.

Amazon is running a big one-day sale on top-rated mattress toppers that can instantly convert even the rattiest old mattress into a fluffy paradise. Prices start at just $44.99 for a Twin size mattress topper with more than 2,100 5-star ratings, and the best-selling Queen size version is down to $55.99 from $70. If you want the best of the best, the D & G the Duck and Goose Co Dual-Layer Air-Flow Mesh Mattress Topper is also discounted in every size, with savings up to $15.

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