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NASA needs to decide which of these four missions is the most awesome

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by Authcom

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NASA has a lot of balls in the air right now, so to speak. From the Mars 2020 rover mission to the anticipated return of humans to the Moon in 2024, there’s a lot going on at the US space agency these days. Despite that, NASA is always looking to the future and planning for missions even farther down the road.

But NASA has finite resources, and it can’t do absolutely everything it wants to, no matter how exciting its would-be missions seem. In a new blog post today, NASA lays out a handful of new missions that it is currently considering. Each of these relatively low-cost missions would last for around nine months, but choosing between them isn’t going to be easy.

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These movies are crushing it right now on Netflix and other streamers

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Authcom

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It’s been almost a week now since the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony was held, and one of the storylines that emerged from it is that Netflix was one of the awards show’s biggest losers. It entered the ceremony with 24 awards, the most of any single studio, but the streamer ended up walking away with only 2 awards. One, in the best supporting actress category for Laura Dern’s performance in Marriage Story, and another for best documentary feature, which went to American Factory. The latter was the first release from Higher Ground Productions, the production company led by Barack and Michelle Obama.

Netflix tends to garner the most attention for its seemingly endless library of TV content, but it’s easy to forget the streamer also has a stellar lineup of quality original movies that subscribers won’t find anywhere else. The service wants to increasingly be taken seriously as a kind of studio in its own right, and the Oscar attention helped draw subscribers to a number of Netflix films to stream over the past week.

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First HBO Max trailer flaunts all the great content it stole from Netflix

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With just a few months to go until yet another streaming service makes its debut, HBO Max shared its first trailer on Friday to showcase all of the content that will be available when it launches in May. Unsurprisingly, Friends is the first thing we see when the trailer begins, as HBO won the bidding war for the show’s streaming rights. Ever since Friends left Netflix on January 1st, there has been nowhere to legally stream it, but that will change soon.

Speaking of Friends, the entire main cast is expected to reconvene for an unscripted reunion special to celebrate the launch of the service. According to a recent report, the six actors are each receiving between $3 million and $4 million to appear in the special. But HBO Max is more than just Friends, as the video above shows.

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Top Apple insider sheds some new light on iPhone 12 feature set

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Truth be told, it’s probably a bit too soon to start speculating — with any type of authority — as to what type of hardware Apple’s iPhone 12 will ship with. Aside from the obvious — we know the iPhone 12 will boast a 5G modem and an A14 processor — much of the iPhone 12’s feature set remains up for debate.

To this point, a report from earlier in the week relayed that Apple recently stopped sending engineers to China to participate in Engineering Validation Tests (EVT) on account of the coronavirus. Notably, EVT is one rung below Design Validation Testing (DVT) which is where Apple locks down the iPhone 12’s hardware and feature set.

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Busted: Huge malware operation targeted Google Chrome extensions

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While she was performing some routine tasks one day that relate to her job of constantly hunting for digital threats online, security researcher Jamila Kaya stumbled across the first in a series of malicious Google Chrome extensions that would spark a two-month investigation and lead to the removal of more than 500 extensions by Google from its web store. Unfortunately, more than 1.7 million Chrome users had already installed that first batch of extensions she found, which gave some urgency to this investigation — the results of which have been unveiled in a newly published report into what turned out to be a huge malware operation active for at least two years.

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$80 gets you a smartwatch with 30-day battery that works with iPhone and Android

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Whether you’re a man, a woman, an iPhone user, or an Android phone owner, there’s a single smartwatch that you really need to check out. It’s one of the best-selling smartwatches out there, but you might not have heard of it because it’s not made by Apple, Samsung, or any other big-name brand. It’s called the Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami, and it has all the features you might want such as notification support, GPS, heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and more. On top of that, it has one incredible feature you won’t find on the Apple Watch or any Android smartwatch out there: battery life of up to 30 days! It’s awesome, and it’s available on Amazon right now for $80, a tiny fraction of the price of an Apple Watch or Samsung smartwatch.

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $79.97

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

The third highest-selling smartwatch in the world, the Amazfit BIP is a complete fitness smartwatch designed to support an active lifestyle with an industry-leading 30+ days on a single charge, an always-on display, GPS, PPG heart rate sensor, sport, and sleep tracking modes, and notifications for calls, SMS, e-mail, and other mobile apps.
The Bip is so comfortable you won’t want to take it off. The 30-day battery life, 32g weight, and IP68 water resistance make it the perfect smartwatch for everyday use!
Your perfect daily companion to keep you informed and active all day with 4-sport modes (outdoor running, treadmill, cycling and walking,) daily step count, calorie and distance tracking.
This smartwatch packs a suite of smart features like the weather report, smart notifications from your favorite apps, sleep tracking, heart rate monitor, etc. to help you stay organized and productive.
The Amazfit Bip smartwatch comes with 30-day long battery life on a single charge of 2.5-hours.
Optical heart rate monitoring and built-in GPS to track daily step count, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality.
4-sport modes – outdoor running, treadmill, cycling and walking with detailed insights into most frequent activities.
Get notifications for emails, SMS messages, and incoming phone calls as well as alerts for Facebook, Twitter, weather forecasts, etc.
This smartwatch comes in 4 colors and a bright always-on 1.28” display and is compatible with both Google Android and Apple iOS.
The Bip is so comfortable you won’t want to take it off. The 30-day battery life, 32g weight, and IP68 water resistance make it the perfect smartwatch for everyday use!
Your perfect daily companion to keep you informed and active all day with 4-sport modes (outdoor running, treadmill, cycling and walking,) daily step count, calorie and distance tracking.
This smartwatch packs a suite of smart features like the weather report, smart notifications from your favorite apps, sleep tracking, heart rate monitor, etc. to help you stay organized and productive.

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $79.97

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Apple may design its own 5G antenna for the iPhone 12

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The saga involving Apple’s iPhone 12 and its support for 5G has been interesting, to say the least. For a while, there were even rumors that the iPhone 12 might not ship with 5G on account of Apple’s fierce patent and royalty dispute with Qualcomm. Ultimately, though, Apple realized that Qualcomm’s 5G offering was best in class, a realization that prompted Apple to reach a settlement agreement with Qualcomm in April of last year.

In light of that, a new report from Fast Company relays that Apple is working on its own antenna design after concluding that Qualcomm’s QTM 525 millimeter-wave antenna “doesn’t fit into the sleek industrial design Apple wants for the new phone.”

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One of the most popular Roomba robot vacuums ever is only $217 right now

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Authcom

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If you think you need to spend an arm and a leg to get your hands on an awesome Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, you’re in store for a pleasant surprise on Friday. The iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum is one of the best-reviewed Roomba models ever. It’s powerful, it handles pet hair without any problem, and it’s a self-charging model so it’ll return to its dock to power up anytime the battery is running low. The 614 model isn’t the only Roomba on sale right now — you can save $200 on the incredible Roomba i7+ that actually empties itself — but at just $217 on Amazon, you won’t find a more affordable Roomba that’s anywhere near this good.

iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum

3-Stage cleaning system loosens, lifts, and suctions dirt, dust, and hair from hard floors and carpet.
Dual Multi-Surface Brushes work together to grab dust, dirt, and large debris; The Auto-Adjust cleaning head automatically adapts its height to effectively clean both carpets and hard floors
Patented Dirt Detect sensors alert Roomba to work harder on concentrated areas of dirt, such as high traffic zones of your home
Full suite of sensors intelligently navigate the robot under and around objects and under furniture to help thoroughly clean your floors
Edge Sweeping Brush is specially designed at a 27-degree angle to sweep debris away from edges and corners
Runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically docking and recharging.
Featuring Roomba Essentials Smart Navigation, Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head, Works on Carpets and Hard Floors

iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum- Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging: $217.00

iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal

Empties on its own : You don’t have to think about vacuuming for months at a time; Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal with AllergenLock bag holds 60 days of dirt, dust and hair
Power Lifting Suction: Delivers 10X the air power for improved pick up performance; Premium 3 Stage Cleaning System cleans the dirt and pet hair you see and the allergens and dust you don’t; (Compared to Roomba 600 Series)
Intelligently maps and remembers multiple floor plans to clean your entire home; Patented iAdapt 3.0 technology with vSLAM navigation actively captures thousands of precise measurements each millisecond to optimize coverage
Imprint smart mapping enables the robot to learn, map and adapt to your home, allowing you to choose which rooms are cleaned and when; Keep out zones offer added control to actively avoid specific areas and objects in your home.
Ideal for homes with pets; High Efficiency Filter and AllergenLock bags trap 99 percent of pollen, mold, and dust mites so they don’t escape back into the air
Unique Dual Multi Surface Rubber Brushes: Don’t get tangled with pet hair; Brushes adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with carpets and hard floors
Imprint Link Technology allows Roomba i7+ and Braava jet m6 robots to automatically clean in sequence: vacuuming and then mopping
“Roomba, clean my kitchen”; Customize and control how you clean with the iRobot HOME app, Alexa or the Google Assistant and for any product related queries contact_us on: [1-877-855-8593]
Box Content: 1 Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum, 1 Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, 2 Dirt Disposal Bags, 1 North American Line Cord, 1 Extra High-Efficiency Filter, 1 Extra Side Brush
IRobot does not certify the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non authorized resellers on Amazon, and will not cover claims, provide service or offer replacements for products purchased from these sellers

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There’s yet another case of coronavirus in the United States

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While the coronavirus outbreak continues to explode in areas of China, the number of confirmed infections outside of China continues to rise at a much slower rate. Now, with all eyes on what could be the start of a true global pandemic, another case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the United States.

The individual was one of several who returned to the United States from China and had been placed under quarantine in order to monitor them for symptoms. In the weeks since this whole nightmare started, hundreds of US citizens have been evacuated from Wuhan, China, where the outbreak first began.

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$13 gets you a single cable that charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time

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Genius. That’s the only word that comes to mind when describing the Skygrand Upgraded 2 in 1 Charging Cable for iPhone and Apple Watch. It’s a single cable that plugs into any USB wall adapter, but it branches off into two different connectors. First, there’s a Lightning plug so you can charge up your iPhone or iPad. Second, you’ve got a wireless charging disc that’s compatible with every Apple Watch model. That’s right, it’s a single cable that charges both devices. What’s more, it’s on Amazon for just $12.69 right now, which is even less than the $19 Apple charges for a regular old Lightning cable!

Updated Version Watch Charger Magnetic Cable for iWatch 5/4/3/2/1, 2in1 Wireless Charging Cable…: $12.69

Here’s more info from the product page:

Watch Charger Cable – This charger cable comes with a magnetic wireless charger dock and an iPhone charger plug to charge both Apple iWatch and iPhone simultaneously.
Advance Safety – This watch charging cord is built with over-current, over-voltage, short-circuit and over-temperature protection, and other safety features to offer you safe charging protection.
Fast Wireless Charge – This 2 in 1 watch and phone charger takes less than 2.5 hours to charge your Apple watch’s battery from 0~100%. For faster charge speed, use a Quick Charge adapter (more than 5V 2.4A) when you charge both iWatch and iPhone simultaneously.
3.3ft Cable Length – Made of durable TPU, this long apple watch charger cable is sturdy yet lightweight, and it can be easily slipped into your bag or placed on your desk to keep your watch on display while charging.
Wide compatible – Compatible with all Series Watch 5/4/3/2/1 (Both 38mm and 42mm Version) and iPhone 11/11 pro/XR/XS/XS Max/X/8/8Plus/7/7Plus/6/6Plus/ipad4/iPad Air2/iPad Air/iPad mini/mini2/mini3/mini4/Airpods.

Updated Version Watch Charger Magnetic Cable for iWatch 5/4/3/2/1, 2in1 Wireless Charging Cable…: $12.69

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