Privacy has been a major tentpole for Google products this year. Google made it clear at I/O 2019 in May and then at its Made by Google press conference in October that user privacy is something it cares about deeply. Android 10, for example, brings over several features that should make it harder for others to collect user data, Google included, but that’s only useful if your phone will get Android 10 at any point down the road.

Then Google spent plenty of time during its hardware event last month emphasizing its focus on privacy when talking about new products, Google Assistant included, although some challenged Google’s claims, saying they were just marketing tactics. Even so, Google seems more interested in improving user data protections in its products, and the company just announced it’s about to make an important change to the way its ad business works.

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Google just announced important new steps to protect your privacy originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 16:25:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It goes without saying that DNA tests are wildly popular holiday gifts each year, which is why they’re always among the best-selling products during Black Friday. Well, guess what: the hottest DNA test from Black Friday last year is already back down to its lowest price ever! Head over to Amazon and you can snag a $200 23andMe DNA Test – Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service for just $99. I’ve given this kit as a gift a bunch of time and people always love it!

23andMe DNA Test – Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service – includes 125+ reports on Health…: $99.00

Here’s some of the key info from the product page:

• Receive 23andMe Ancestry Service PLUS more than 90 DNA-based online reports on Health Predispositions*, Carrier Status*, Wellness, & Traits with just one genetic test
• Before purchasing, review important information at 23andme.com/test-info
• Subject to 23andMe’s Terms of Service at 23andme.com/tos and Privacy Statement at 23andme.com/about/privacy
• Accurate, reliable reports developed and designed through a rigorous process by world-class scientists and medical experts
• Register and provide a saliva sample using our at-home kit and send it back. No additional lab fee required. Results ready in less than 8 weeks

23andMe DNA Test – Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service – includes 125+ reports on Health…: $99.00

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23andMe’s wildly popular $200 DNA test is already down to its Black Friday price of $99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 16:02:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All eyes have been on NASA’s Mars 2020 rover as the space agency prepares it to travel to the Red Planet midway through next year, but it’s not the only piece of high-tech hardware making such a trip. China is working hard on a Mars mission of its own, and it just completed a very important trial that suggests the Chinese space program is on schedule.

As CNN reports, the public test was conducted to demonstrate the ability of China’s new Mars lander to safely touch down on the surface of the planet. To ensure a soft landing, the spacecraft has to be capable of slowing its descent, hovering, and performing rapid alterations to its trajectory.

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China is going to Mars, and it just hit a major milestone originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 15:39:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that your cable company is scamming you out of money every month? Sorry, of course you knew that, so let us rephrase the question: did you know that your cable company is scamming you out of money every month that you don’t actually have to pay? $10 of your monthly bill from your cable ISP is a modem rental fee, and you can eliminate it by simply purchasing your own modem and returning the one you have now to your cable company. Sound good? Check out the Motorola MB7420 16×4 Cable Modem. It supports data speeds up to 686Mbps and it’s certified by Comcast XFINITY, Charter Spectrum, Time Warner Cable, Cox, BrightHouse, and more!

MOTOROLA 16×4 Cable Modem, Model MB7420, 686 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0, Certified by Comcast XFINITY, Cha…: $59.00

Here’s some important info from the product page:

• This 16×4 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem provides speeds up to 686 Mbps, sixteen times faster than DOCSIS 2.0. A Full-Band Capture digital tuner ensures a faster, more reliable Internet.
• Cable modem’s Ethernet port connects to a computer, HDTV, game station, or wireless router. (This Model MB7420 cable modem does NOT have a built-in wireless router and does NOT have a telephone adapter or phone jack. The Motorola MG7310, MG7315, MG7540 and MG7550 have a built-in wireless router.)
• Requires cable Internet service. Certified by Comcast XFINITY for residential speeds up to Extreme 300, by Comcast Business for speeds up to Deluxe 250, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter Spectrum, BrightHouse, and other leading cable service providers for modem ownership programs that typically save rental charges of $120 or more per year
• Setup is fast and easy with a few quick steps set out in a Quick Start guide. Experienced USA-based customer support specialists are there to help if you need them.
• Attractive, compact design minimizes shelf space, improves cooling, and extends product life while looking great in any home or office. A two-year warranty plus rugged lightning and power surge circuits protect your investment.

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Your cable company is so angry at us for telling you about this $59 box that’ll save you hundreds originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 15:16:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a while since our last roundup of the day’s best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, but we’re back with a fresh batch. You’ll find seven different apps on the list below, and they’re all premium iOS apps that have been made available as free downloads for a limited time. There’s no telling when these deals will end though, so hurry up and grab them while there’s still time.

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7 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on November 14th originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 15:07:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you’ve played Pandemic before or not, there are really only three things you need to know. 1) It’s the hottest board game on Amazon right now. 2) People absolutely love it — the game has over 2,200 5-star ratings on Amazon alone. 3) It’s on sale right now for an all-time low of just $23.99, which is a big discount compared to the normal $40 price tag. Pick it up now for guaranteed fun during your Thanksgiving get-together!

Pandemic: $23.99

Here’s everything you need to know about the game:

• You and your team are the last defense standing in the way of deadly diseases that threaten the world! From designer Matt Leacock, Pandemic is a cooperative game of teamwork for two to four players.
• As members of an elite disease control team, you must keep four deadly diseases at bay. Work together as you travel the globe to treat infections while collecting the cards you need to discover a cure for each disease.
• The clock is ticking as outbreaks and epidemics fuel the spreading plagues. As a cooperative game, players win or lose together.
• Only by working together can you keep the outbreaks in check and find the cures in time!
• Over the course of the game, players use actions to move between hotspots while treating diseases and setting up a network of research stations that help them cure diseases and make movement more efficient.
• Each player manages a hand of cards matching the colors of the four diseases. These cards allow them to travel more quickly between cities or—if a single player can collect five cards of the same color—discover a cure for a disease.
• But plenty of challenges stand in their way. Outbreaks can spread diseases across the board and random epidemics can intensify a disease in a moment’s notice.
• Access two free scenarios available for Pandemic: Government Shutdown and Isolation.

Pandemic: $23.99

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Pandemic is the hottest board game on Amazon right now, and it’s down to $24 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 14:44:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We are nearing the end of the current console generation (at least when it comes to PlayStation and Xbox), but until the new hardware is officially unveiled, developers will continue to pump out games for the PS4 and Xbox One. Many have already been announced, but during an Xbox Inside live stream at its X019 celebration in London on Thursday, Microsoft will show off 12 Xbox One games, some of which have never been seen before.

X019 will be going on all weekend in London, but this Xbox Inside stream is the equivalent of an E3 press conference (though there likely won’t be nearly as many momentous announcements). If you want to watch as it goes down, tune in to the embedded live stream below at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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X019 live stream: Microsoft to reveal new games during Inside Xbox stream originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 14:32:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA wants to send humans to Mars. Much of the technology to make such a mission a reality is already in place, and other vital systems could be developed in time for a crewed trip to the Red Planet in the 2030s. It’s exciting, but the journey will be long, and one serious question remains unanswered: How will human bodies react?

Scientists have been studying the effects of space travel on our bodies for some time. We know the short-term impacts of weightlessness are minor, but the long-term changes aren’t nearly as well understood. A new study reveals that we have a lot to learn and that spending a significant amount of time in space can have bizarre effects on blood flow.

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Apple just announced a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro that looks fantastic. It’s also pretty big and insanely expensive. If you want a brand new premium Apple laptop but you don’t want to go broke to get it, Amazon is running some great deals that offer solid savings on 13-inch MacBook Pro models. You can save $150 on the 128GB version with a 1.4Ghz Intel Core i5 processor, or $200 on the 256GB model with the same chipset. Want more power? The 512GB model with a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 is $200 off as well!

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) – Silver: $1,149.00

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – Space Gray: $1,299.00

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage) – Silver: $1,799.99

Here’s more from the Amazon page:

• Quad-core 8th-Generation Intel Core i5 Processor
• Brilliant Retina Display with True Tone technology
• Touch Bar and Touch ID
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
• Ultrafast SSD
• Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• Up to 10 hours of battery life
• 802.11AC Wi-Fi
• Latest Apple-designed keyboard
• Force touch trackpad

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) – Silver: $1,149.00

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – Space Gray: $1,299.00

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage) – Silver: $1,799.99

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Save up to $200 on Apple’s newest 13-inch MacBook Pro originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 13:58:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For anyone in need of audio tech this holiday season like streaming players and soundbars or even a bigger-ticket item like a TV, Roku has got you covered. The streaming media company has unveiled its Black Friday 2019 deals, which include an assortment of TVs, streaming players, and soundbars — and, as an additional sweetener, the company is offering everyone who buys and activates a new device the opportunity to score three free months of Hulu and Pandora Premium.

The deals include a TV and streaming player that will be available exclusively at Walmart for Black Friday.

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Roku Black Friday 2019 deals include Walmart-exclusive TV and streaming player originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Nov 2019 at 13:35:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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