It’s still early, but Disney+ hasn’t killed Netflix yet
We’ve now reached the one-week mark since the launch of Disney+, long enough for us to start to draw some early conclusions about the hotly anticipated service that’s introduced some fantastic exclusive content (like The Mandalorian series for Star Wars fans), plus Pixar movies, Disney movies from the famed vault and so much more.
Sure, there were some launch-day technical glitches, but the streamer nevertheless quickly turned Disney fans into stans who’ve helped underscore that a moment like this is the stuff that memes are made of. On launch day, meanwhile, a new report shows that the Disney+ racked up 4 million app downloads, and as of the end of November 12 when the streamer went live it had already amassed more than 10 million subscribers.
BGR Top Deals:
- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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- Samsung is working on a phone design unlike anything ever seen on a Galaxy device
- If you’re heading to Walmart on Black Friday, you need to read this
- AirPods are the most-wanted holiday gift for teens, and they’re on sale for Black Friday
It’s still early, but Disney+ hasn’t killed Netflix yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 19:06:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Future Apple Watch models may feature Face ID
Apple this week was granted a patent for various Apple Watch technologies which might help clue us in on upcoming features Apple may add to its increasingly popular wearable. First and foremost, the patent in question details how a camera could be added to the Apple Watch. This, in turn, has sparked some speculation that it’s only a matter of time before Face ID comes to the Apple Watch. While Face ID on the Apple Watch would certainly not be used for device access as it would prove to be wholly inefficient, it could very well be used as a means of authentication when accessing sensitive data, for example.
Apple’s patent also notes that a camera, in addition to providing a means to take quick photos, could also “allow a user to capture images of nearby objects in the environment, such as a bar code or QR code.”
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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- Samsung is working on a phone design unlike anything ever seen on a Galaxy device
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- The 10 best early Black Friday deals on Apple devices
Future Apple Watch models may feature Face ID originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 18:35:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung proudly shows off how it created the biggest smartphone blunder of 2019
Forget all the bad headlines, the botched launch that was pushed back from April to September, the expensive price tag, those early screens that crapped out after a day of usage, and all the questions about who exactly would want to buy this. Samsung remains proud of its work creating the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable smartphone with a nearly $2,000 price tag and a form factor that the company believes so strongly in that it’s going pedal to the metal and planning to ship new models and variants of it come 2020.
Indeed, Samsung is so proud of its work on the phone that the company wants to take you on a little journey behind-the-scenes, offering up a look on Tuesday at just how it is that the company designed and brought to fruition what’s arguably the biggest smartphone mistake of 2019.
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- The 10 best early Black Friday deals on Apple devices
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Samsung proudly shows off how it created the biggest smartphone blunder of 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 18:04:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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SpaceX’s satellite horde is a nightmare for astronomers
SpaceX has done a lot to help scientists over the years. It’s a business, first and foremost, but by lowering the bar for satellite launches it has facilitated research that might not otherwise have been possible. Unfortunately, the company’s Starlink project is doing the exact opposite by hindering the ability of astronomers to observe the cosmos.
Starlink is SpaceX’s communications project that aims to provide satellite internet access to just about every corner of the globe. It could be a big deal, but it’s going to require many, many satellites. In fact, “many, many” is underselling things a bit.
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- The 10 best early Black Friday deals on Apple devices
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SpaceX’s satellite horde is a nightmare for astronomers originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 17:42:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Galaxy S10 Lite should be just as powerful as the most expensive Galaxy S10
We told you in early January that the Galaxy S10 Lite will be just as powerful as the Galaxy S10+. At the time, however, that’s what we thought the Galaxy S10e would be called.
The cheapest Galaxy S10 phone turned out to rock the same specs as the premium devices, but now Samsung is working on an actual Galaxy S10 Lite that should be even cheaper than the S10e. However, the Galaxy S10 Lite will still offer users a flagship Android experience, as it’ll pack the same Snapdragon 855 processor.
BGR Top Deals:
- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- The 10 best early Black Friday deals on Apple devices
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- AirPods are the most-wanted holiday gift for teens, and they’re on sale for Black Friday
Galaxy S10 Lite should be just as powerful as the most expensive Galaxy S10 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 17:20:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Spotify holiday deal: First-time subscribers can get 3 months free
Retailers and tech giants like Apple and Samsung aren’t the only businesses for which hot Black Friday deals have been launching in recent days and ginning up excitement among shoppers looking to score great discounts. Streaming music giant Spotify is also getting in on the act, running a holiday promotion through the end of the year aimed at new and lapsed paying subscribers.
If you’ve never paid for Spotify before, or if you’ve let your Premium subscription run out, here’s what you can sign up for: If you’re one of those who let your subscription lapse, you can sign up again for three months of a Premium subscription for the price of just one month ($9.99). And if you’re a new user, you can get that same offer of three months, except you’ll pay nothing at all during that time.
BGR Top Deals:
- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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- Samsung is working on a phone design unlike anything ever seen on a Galaxy device
- The 10 best early Black Friday deals on Apple devices
- AirPods are the most-wanted holiday gift for teens, and they’re on sale for Black Friday
Spotify holiday deal: First-time subscribers can get 3 months free originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 16:57:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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My PC monitor is so much hotter than yours, and it’s on Amazon for $99.99
I had been using an iPhone X since 2017 I upgraded to an iPhone 11 Pro this year. After all this time, there’s one thing I know for certain: bezels sink. I love how immersive Apple’s new iPhone design is, and there are Android phones out there that are even better. But why should you be able to enjoy an immersive screen on your smartphone and then go back to bezeltown when you sit down to work at your computer? I decided enough was enough and picked up an AOC 22V2H 22inch Full HD Frameless Ultra-Slim Monitor. It’s awesome, it’s practically bezel-free, and it’s only $99.99 right now on Amazon.
AOC 22V2H 22″ Full HD 1920×1080 Ultra-Slim Monitor, Frameless IPS, 5ms, 75Hz, Freesync, Flicker…: $99.99
Here’s the scoop from the product page:
- AOC 22″ (21.5″ Viewable) LED monitor full HD 1920×1080 LED monitor with ultra-slim profile in a modern design
- Hidden edge IPS panel with 3-sided frameless design
- 5ms response time and 75Hz refresh rate and is AMD Free Sync compatible for smooth gaming actions
- 20, 000, 000: 1 Smart contrast ratio
- Hdmi 1.4 and VGA inputs (HDMI cable included) with audio Line-out
- AOC flickers for more comfortable viewing and AOC low Blue mode to reduce harmful Blue rays of light during prolonged viewing
- Kensington security slot
AOC 22V2H 22″ Full HD 1920×1080 Ultra-Slim Monitor, Frameless IPS, 5ms, 75Hz, Freesync, Flicker…: $99.99
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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My PC monitor is so much hotter than yours, and it’s on Amazon for $99.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 16:35:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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How to find out when missing movies are going to be available on Disney+
Disney+ launched with over 600 shows and movies on November 12th, and no matter how much you’ve binged since then, there’s no way you have seen more than a fraction of what it has to offer. That said, this is just the beginning for Disney’s streaming service, and even though it is currently stuffed to the gills with massive hits like Toy Story, Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and the entire Star Wars franchise, there are some notable absences.
As Lifehacker noted this week, there are a handful of blockbuster movies that are currently tied up with other deals and services, which means subscribers are going to have to wait a while to watch them on Disney+. The good news is that you can still find them on the service and see when they will be available.
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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How to find out when missing movies are going to be available on Disney+ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 16:12:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You don’t need to wait for Black Friday to get a huge discount on a smartphone-connected Instant Pot
There are bound to be tons of deals on Instant Pots during Black Friday 2019. After all, there are tons of deals on Instant Pots every year for Black Friday. One model that doesn’t typically get big discounts is the Instant Pot Smart Wifi 6 Quart Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker, which is a shame since it’s the only model like this that can connect to your smartphone. Surprisingly, there’s an early Black Friday sale this year that’ll save you $40 off the normal selling price. Definitely grab one while you can!
Instant Pot Smart Wifi 6 Quart Multi-use Electric Pressure, Slow, Rice Cooker, Yogurt, Cake Mak…: $110.11
Here are the highlights from the product page:
- REPLACES UP TO 8 KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Combines 8 kitchen appliances in 1 with 13 smart programs to save you space, including: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, saute/searing, steam, and keep warm.
- CONSISTENTLY GREAT RESULTS: monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time.
- ALEXA and WIFI ENABLED: Control in the palm of your hand with the Instant Pot app or through voice with Alexa. You’ll have access to 1, 000+ pre-programmed scripted recipes as well as have the ability to verify cooking progress, share cooker access with family, and receive alerts on your mobile device.
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDE: Stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup and condensation collector
- SAFETY: Energy-efficient and UL/ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms for peace of mind, smell containment, and automated cooking.
- WIFI: 2. 4 ghz
- Power supply 120V – 60Hz – Please check your voltage if not in North America.
Instant Pot Smart Wifi 6 Quart Multi-use Electric Pressure, Slow, Rice Cooker, Yogurt, Cake Mak…: $110.11
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
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- Every single one of Apple’s official iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max cases is discounted on Amazon
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You don’t need to wait for Black Friday to get a huge discount on a smartphone-connected Instant Pot originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 15:49:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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First ‘Black Widow’ trailer set for release soon, as star teases ‘very raw and very painful’ film
I’d like to begin this post by confessing that I’m not as heavily steeped in the lore of all things Marvel as my BGR colleague Chris Smith, but I have read plenty of the comics focused on the Russian assassin known as Natasha Romanoff, aka “Black Widow” — the Marvel superhero portrayed by actress Scarlett Johansson. In the comics, I always thought she was much more of a Batman/chip-on-her-shoulder kind of antihero with more of an edge to her than is seen in the movies. Which is not a knock at all against the Marvel movies she’s in, not by any means, it’s just to say that not only am I pretty excited for the forthcoming standalone Black Widow movie that will present her origin story — I’m also not surprised at all that one of the actresses involved with this feature film has described it as a “very raw and very painful” movie that we’re in store for.
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- PlayStation Plus 12-month codes just dropped from $60 to $25, and you’re insane if you don’t re-up
- Amazon just released a huge preview of its best Black Friday 2019 deals
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- Samsung is working on a phone design unlike anything ever seen on a Galaxy device
- Galaxy S11 might have a boring design, but it’s getting a hot new display feature
- AirPods are the most-wanted holiday gift for teens, and they’re on sale for Black Friday
First ‘Black Widow’ trailer set for release soon, as star teases ‘very raw and very painful’ film originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 15:26:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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