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Somehow, AT&T customer service found a way to be even worse than Comcast

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Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser has told both DirecTV and Comcast in letters sent to the companies that his office is investigating a practice that sounds so obviously sketchy that you’d think it would be a no-brainer to not do this. Both companies — with one important distinction between them — have been charging customers for blacked-out channels.

In AT&T’s case, with DirecTV, it’s got customers that have been charged for two months for a blacked-out sports channel. Comcast has charged customers in Colorado while the Altitude Sports network has been blacked out — but as Ars Technica noted in a post this week, at least it’s been automatically crediting customer bills there as a result of that blackout.

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Before you drop $250 on a Nest, check out this $65 Alexa enabled thermostat

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I love Nest thermostats. In fact, I have several of them in my house. That said, if I had it to do all over again I would probably opt for something different. Like most people, I actually don’t use most of Nest’s “learning” features which means I paid $250 each for thermostats that are underutilized. If you just want some basic smart features and the ability to control your thermostat from your phone or with Alexa, definitely check out the iDevices Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat instead — especially while it’s on sale for just $65 instead of $100!

iDevices Thermostat – Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat; Works With Alexa, Siri, the Google Assist…: $65.44

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

VOICE CONTROL: Responds to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant voice commands (voice assistant devices sold separately)
ACCESS ANYWHERE: Control and monitor the iDevices Thermostat from anywhere using any iOS/Android device and the iDevices Connected app
COMPATIBILITY: Works with most heating and cooling systems; all systems require a 24VAC “Common” wire for power. All system types require a common wire (C-Wire). To check system and router compatibility, refer to iDevices support portal
NO HUB REQUIRED: With the iDevices Thermostat, a home Wi-Fi network and a smart phone/tablet are all that’s required to get started. For additional compatibility details, refer to the iDevices support portal
2-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by a 2-year limited warranty and U.S.-based customer experience team

iDevices Thermostat – Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostat; Works With Alexa, Siri, the Google Assist…: $65.44

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The top 10 shows people are binge-watching right now on Netflix, Amazon, and TV

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I didn’t really have any expectations when a friend recommended that I check out Atypical a while back. You can’t really go wrong with Michael Rapaport, but I hadn’t seen Jennifer Jason Leigh in anything in years and I had never even heard of Keir Gilchrist or Brigette Lundy-Paine. I also balked at the showrunner, Robia Rashid, who obviously has an impressive resume, but it consists entirely of TV shows that I don’t enjoy at all. My friend insisted though, so one evening about a week later, my wife and I sat down and checked it out. I don’t exactly how long it took us to binge-watch the first two seasons, but it couldn’t have been more than a week or so. We’re now about halfway through the new third season that was released on Netflix this past Friday, and it’s just as great as the first two seasons.

My wife and I clearly aren’t alone in loving the new season, because it shot straight to the top of this week’s list of the 10 most binged shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, TV, and more.

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iOS 14 concept imagines new features, refreshed icons, and an always-on display

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Although iOS 13 was an exciting software update on paper, it has been something of a mess in practice. After failing to release a stable beta, Apple was forced to move up the already expedited launch of iOS 13.1 to just days after the launch of iOS 13. In the weeks since, users have continued to run into issues, including an incredibly annoying RAM management problem that causes apps to reset while running in the background.

We can only hope that iOS 14 will have a smoother roll out next year, but in the meantime, we can only imagine what Apple has in store for its next major software update. If we’re lucky, it might look something like the awesome concept that YouTuber the Hacker 34 dreamed up in his latest video (via 9to5Mac).

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Black Friday is already here for 23andMe’s most popular DNA test, now $100 off

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The 23andMe DNA Test – Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service is the most popular bundle 23andMe offers, and it’s pretty easy to see why. With one easy-to-use test, you get a whopping 125 different reports covering everything from health and wellness to ancestry and more. Since this kit is so comprehensive, it’s also quite expensive at $200. It always goes on sale for Black Friday though, and it’s also always among the season’s best-selling products. Well guess what: It’s already down to its Black Friday price!

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

Here’s more 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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An asteroid as large as 2,000 feet across will speed past Earth later this month

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A large space rock known to scientists as 481394 (2006 SF6) will make its closest approach to Earth in just a couple of weeks. NASA scientists believe it will pass our lively little sphere on November 20th, coming within 0.029 astronomical units of Earth. That’s close enough that NASA considers the rock to be a potentially hazardous object, but it looks like it’s going to miss us this time around.

I know, 0.029 sure sounds like a close miss — and in the grand scheme of things, you could argue that it is — but astronomical units (au) are huge. 1au is the average distance between the Earth and our Sun, which is nearly 93 million miles. That means 2006 SF6 will still be around 2.7 million miles away from our planet when it passes by.

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Anker’s newly upgraded $55 true wireless earbuds are on sale for $39.99

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It’s not even Black Friday yet but the killer deals are already rolling in, and this discount on Anker’s hot new and improved Bluetooth earbuds is one of the best deals we’ve seen so far. The Soundcore Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds by Anker were recently upgraded for 2019 with better overall sound quality, heavier bass, IPX7 water-resistance, and more. They sell for $55, but a $5 discount and a $10 clippable coupon cut the price to just $39.99!

Soundcore 2019 Upgraded, Anker Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds, Pumping Bass, IPX7 Waterproof…: $39.99

Here’s more from the Amazon page:

Expertly Tuned Graphene Drivers: As graphene’s earliest pioneers, we have used our experience to create a new driver for Liberty Neo wireless earbuds that takes full advantage of the material’s remarkable properties. 100 times harder than steel and 35% lighter than traditional driver diaphragms, it oscillates with extreme precision to give your music a wider soundstage with exceptional accuracy and crystal-clear clarity across the entire frequency range.
Bass You Can Feel: Our exclusive BassUp technology analyzes your audio’s low frequencies in real-time and instantly increases the bass by up to 43%. Stop simply listening to your music, and start really feeling it.
Unbreakable Connectivity: An external antenna combines with Bluetooth 5.0 to create an almost unbreakable link between your wireless earbuds and your device—even in busy places. And they feature
IPX7 Protection: SweatGuard protection creates a watertight barrier for the wireless earbuds against rain and sweat. It even resists water from the tap when you’re washing away the sweat after a hardcore workout.
Rock-Solid Fit: Soundcore’s proprietary GripFit technology enables wireless earbuds to sit securely and comfortably in your ears—simply slide in and twist to lock. Take on an intense workout or navigate city streets knowing your earbuds will stay firmly in place.

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‘Joker’ deleted scene gives us the spoiler we needed to understand the controversial ending

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Joker turned out to be a massive hit for a superhero movie that has no superheroes or incredible special effects in it. The billion-dollar film continues to lure in plenty of moviegoers each weekend, and it practically begs Warner Bros. to use this version of the Joker in future DCEU movies. One of the reasons the film is so good is the ending, which leaves things open to interpretation. That’s how director Todd Phillips wanted the story to be, and we’ve already explained why it’s all so amazing. But now we hear there’s a deleted scene that would not only clear up one of the plot’s biggest mysteries, but it would also be the enormous spoiler we needed to understand exactly what the ending is supposed to be. Mind you, some spoilers will follow below, so you’d better watch the Joker before you read anything else.

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Save $200 on what is hands-down Dyson’s best cordless vacuum

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The Dyson V11 is the newest cordless vacuum from Dyson, but it’s not the brand’s best cordless vacuum. Why not? Because it’s nothing more than a Dyson V10 with an LCD display that shows you remaining battery life. Why pay nearly $700 for a cordless vacuum with a battery indicator when it lasts more than an hour per charge!? The Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is on sale right now on Amazon for just $399.99 — definitely take advantage before this early Black Friday deal is done.

Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner: $399.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

Up to 60 minute’s run time when using a non motorized tool
Lightweight and versatile, to clean right through the home. Instant release trigger means battery power is only used while it’s cleaning. Requires charging for 3.5 hours minimum before first use
J.D. Power award for highest in customer satisfaction with stick vacuums, 2 years in a row
Torque drive cleaner head : Up to 20 minutes of fade free power (in suction mode ii). drives stiff nylon bristles into carpets to capture deep down dirt
Powered by the Dyson digital motor V10 and engineered to pick up ground in dirt and fine dust from hard floors and carpets
Quickly transforms to a handheld vacuum, to clean all around your home and car
Hygienic point and shoot bin emptying. Bin volume 0.2 gallons

Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner: $399.99

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iOS 13.3 public beta 1 is now available for the iPhone

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The first developer beta of iOS 13.3 was released yesterday which means… iOS 13.3 public beta 1 is now available! It was just pushed out alongside iPadOS 13.3 public beta 1, and bug fixes are the main attraction here. Not just any bug fixes, though… there’s one in particular that iPhone and iPad users are going to be VERY happy about. You know the RAM management problems a la iOS 11 that were causing all sorts of problems? They’ve been fixed, so multitasking is way faster now!

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