PS5 might get an amazing controller feature that the Xbox Series X can’t match

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Sony is under a lot of pressure to unveil the PlayStation 5, or at least some new details about the upcoming console, as Microsoft is already way ahead. The Xbox Series X name and design were revealed in mid-December, and the company just shared many of the console’s next-gen specs this week. Both were complete surprises, as Microsoft hijacked an awards show to reveal the console’s design last December, and then suddenly dropped a blog post that featured a deep dive into the Xbox Series X’s hardware this week.

While we wait for Sony’s moves, which will likely be affected by the coronavirus outbreak that prompted the cancelation of several major events, with Sony itself pulling out of at least three trade shows so far, we do have more exciting PlayStation news for you. Unlike Microsoft, which has controlled the narrative, Sony’s innovations have leaked at a steady pace. And the newest finding is more exciting than any of the previous ones, as it details a controller feature that would give the new PlayStation a huge advantage over the Series X.

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Reddit CEO calls TikTok ‘parasitic,’ sparking a truly insane discussion on – where else – Reddit

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It strikes me as a little ironic that, just one day after Reddit CEO Steve Huffman’s broadside about TikTok being “fundamentally parasitic,” it sparked at least one massive Reddit thread so intense and even packed with criticism of Huffman’s leadership that said thread is now locked and closed-off to new comments.

Huffman, who’s also a co-founder of Reddit, was at a public event Wednesday night when he leveled his criticism onstage at TikTok, an upstart, massively popular new social network that’s owned by a Chinese parent company. “I look at that app as so fundamentally parasitic, that it’s always listening, the fingerprinting technology they use is truly terrifying, and I could not bring myself to install an app like that on my phone,” Huffman said from the stage. “I actively tell people, ‘Don’t install that spyware on your phone.” Naturally, Reddit has pretty much exploded with discussion threads around this news — almost two dozen such discussions, last time I checked.

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Tim Cook talks about how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Apple’s business

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With researchers and medical professionals still working hard to contain the spread of the coronavirus, tech companies with a heavy manufacturing presence in China have been feeling the squeeze. Shares of Apple, for example, have plummeted drastically over the past few days, with the stock falling by more than 50 points since last week.

In light of the coronavirus, Apple earlier this month issued a press release indicating that investors should anticipate lower than expected earnings for the quarter on account of store closings in China and production slowdowns. Indeed, there have been some rumblings that iPhone 12 supply might be constrained at launch later this year.

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The only foldable phone you should consider buying right now is back in stock

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The Galaxy Z Flip that Samsung just launched is the foldable phone the company should have delivered last year.

The Galaxy Fold turned out to be a huge disappointment, but its design failures certainly helped Samsung create an even better foldable, and should help other handset vendors looking to make their own foldable devices. If you’re looking for a foldable to buy, the Z Flip is really the only phone you should even consider right now — just ignore the Motorola Razr, Galaxy Fold, and the new Mate Xs. And it just so happens that Samsung has more Flip stock on hand today, so now’s the time to get your order in.

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Popular iPhone game ‘Plague Inc.’ gets booted from China’s App Store

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Over the past few years, there have only been a few apps I use that have managed to survive a successive number of iPhone upgrades. If anything, a new iPhone purchase is typically a great excuse to do a massive app purge. After all, it’s not as if anyone still needs to be playing Fruit Ninja in 2020.

One app, though, that I make a point to have on every new iPhone is Plague Inc., a game that has been a top-selling app on the App Store for quite some time now. If you’re unfamiliar with the game, it’s essentially a medical-oriented simulation game that challenges users to spread a deadly disease across the globe as scientists and health professionals look to contain it.

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Google Stadia’s free tier might finally be coming soon

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When Google officially revealed the cloud-based gaming service Stadia last summer, we were told there would be a premium tier called Stadia Pro — which would cost $9.99 per month — and a free tier called Stadia Base. Stadia Pro launched alongside the service and the Stadia Controller in November, but in the months since, we’ve heard hardly a peep about Stadia Base. All we know for sure is that it is set to launch at some point in 2020.

Google has yet to announce anything, but after digging through the files of the latest Stadia app update, 9to5Google may have found evidence that the free tier is finally being prepped for a public release.

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Last chance to get a Fire TV Stick at the best price of 2020, or $50 off the ultimate bundle for cord cutters

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Amazon’s big Fire TV blowout is winding down right now, and it’ll almost certainly come to an end either today or tomorrow. Sure, we’ve already told you about all the best deals in the sale a few times, but we wanted to run through them one last time for a few different reasons. First, the prices are phenomenal. Second, this could be your last chance to get discounts this deep until Prime Day 2020 rolls around this summer. And third, a new deal was just thrown into the mix that’ll save you $50 on the ultimate Fire TV bundle for cord cutters.

Before we get to the new bundle, let’s cover the killer Amazon deals we’ve already told you about. The best-selling ones are obviously the $40 Fire TV Stick for $24.99 and the $50 Fire TV Stick 4K for $34.99. Both of those prices are within $5 of all-time lows, and they’re two of the most popular streaming media players of all time.

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

Then you’ve got the $120 Fire TV Cube on sale for $89.99, which matches an all-time low price for this awesome device. It’s basically a Fire TV Stick 4K built into an Echo Dot, so you get all the awesome streaming features plus hands-free access to Alexa. And finally, Amazon is blowing out Fire TV Edition televisions like the Toshiba 43LF711U20 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Fire TV Edition Smart LED TV for $239.99 and the Insignia NS-55DF710NA19 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Fire TV Edition Smart LED TV for $369.99.

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

Insignia NS-55DF710NA19 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR – Fire TV Edition: $369.99

Those deals are all fantastic. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. But there’s one more deal right now on Amazon that you should definitely take a look at before you commit to any of the afforementioned bargains.

Amazon sells a bundle that has a pretty wordy name: Fire TV Stick 4K bundle with Fire TV Recast (DVR) and an HD Antenna. It’s a mouthful indeed, but as the name suggests it has everything you could possibly need to cut the cord. First, you get a Fire TV Stick 4K ($50 value) you can plug into any TV to stream content from every source you can imagine. Then, you get a Fire TV Recast DVR with 500GB of storage ($230 value) that can also stream all that great content, plus it can record live TV just like the DVR your pay TV company provided. And finally, you get a top-rated 35-mile HDTV antenna ($20 value) that lets you watch live network TV from all the most popular channels for free, forever.

All together, that’s a $300 value and Amazon typically sells the bundle for $250. Buy the Fire TV Stick 4K bundle with Fire TV Recast (DVR) and an HD Antenna right now before this deal ends, however, and you’ll only pay $199.97!

Fire TV Stick 4K bundle with Fire TV Recast (DVR) and an HD Antenna: $199.97

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Anker Wireless Charger, 2 Pack PowerWave Pad, Qi-Certified, 7.5W for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro…: $16.56 ($8.28 each) (use code SDB25312)

MagicLight WiFi Bulb No Hub Required, Dimmable Multicolor E26 A19 7W (60w Equivalent) Color Cha…: $32.99 ($8.25 each)

DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, IP67 Waterproof WiFi Borescope Inspection 2.0 Megapixels HD Snake…: $28.79

Save 35% on Aoycocr 15A Mini Smart Plugs with Energy Monitoring: $23.39 ($5.85 each) (use code 35P3FDFS by 3/2)

TOSHIBA 43LF711U20 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV HDR – Fire TV Edition: $239.99

TCL 75S425 75 Inch 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV (2019): $799.99

SoundPEATS TrueCapsule Wireless Earbuds TWS Bluetooth Earphones in-Ear Mono/Stereo Bluetooth 5.…: $24.64 (use code 8PK6E688 by 3/5)

Apple AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case – White (Renewed): $119.95

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $139.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $169.00

Apple AirPods Pro: $249.00

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

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version | Cos…: $999.99

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,199.99

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,399.99

Pokémon Sword – Nintendo Switch: $49.49

Pokemon Shield – Nintendo Switch: $54.14

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Newly revealed ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ deleted scene would’ve been crazy, but it can’t happen now

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As amazing it is for fans of the MCU to watch massive movies like Infinity War, Endgame, and plenty of other Avengers crossovers, it must be incredibly hard to piece them together to fit the main narrative. Often times, cool ideas that would make so much sense on their own are discarded to streamline the story. Some of these ideas are tossed out after being partially filmed, that’s why we’ve seen so many deleted scenes from Marvel movies that might not have helped the overall story despite being great on their own. Others are cut even before they’re shot like the amazing scene that would have added so much depth to Rhodey’s character. As we’ve already explained, there’s a good reason that particular scene was removed from the Infinity War story. But it turns out Marvel had been toying with another great idea for Infinity War, but it’s one that we now have no chance of ever seeing in a future Marvel flick.

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Galaxy S20 release is in 1 week, and Amazon has preorder deals you can’t get anywhere else

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Whether or not you’re a fan of Samsung or even a fan of Android smartphones in general, it’s impossible to deny that the upcoming Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are three of the hottest smartphones that have ever been made. I’m still using an iPhone from last year but even if I have a brand new iPhone 11 Pro Max, I would still be jealous. These sleek new flagship Samsung phones feature big, beautiful OLED displays with smooth 120Hz refresh rates, the latest Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 512GB of storage, up to 16GB of RAM (crazy!), and a gorgeous design that makes the iPhone and its notch look pretty ancient. Oh, and let’s not forget about those unbelievable cameras… especially the quad-lens camera with 100x zoom on the Galaxy S20 Ultra!

Those are some of the good things about the Galaxy S20 series, but it’s not all good news. All three phones happen to be really, really expensive. The S20 starts at $1,000 and the Galaxy S20 Ultra goes all the way up to $1,600 if you want 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. That’s a whole lot of cash, but there are a few reasons why it’s worth it if you can afford it. The main one is that these phones feature monster specs and incredible performance, so you’ll definitely be able to hang onto your phone for three or four years to get the most out of your purchase — as long as you protect it with one of these Galaxy S20 cases, that is.

Of course, you should still do everything in your power to get the best possible deal, and Amazon has a fantastic preorder offer that you won’t find anywhere else.

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version | Cos…: $999.99

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,199.99

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,399.99

There are plenty of Galaxy S20 preorder deals out there, but most of them have two things in common. First, you have to trade in your old phone to get any available discounts. That might be nice and easy, but you will ALWAYS get more money out of your old phone if you sell it yourself on eBay or Craigslist. Second, you have to sign a contract with a carrier that locks you into service for 2 years unless you pay off the phone early.

Amazon’s Galaxy S20 preorder deals don’t have either of those caveats. You’ll pay full price for your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or Galaxy S20 Ultra, but you’ll keep your old smartphone so you can sell it on your own and make much more money than you would’ve saved with a carrier’s preorder deal. You also won’t be tied to a 2-year contract since these phones are all factory unlocked and can be used on any carrier’s network. And finally, Amazon is throwing in two awesome extras with combined retail prices of more than $200: A pair of awesome Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds, and a Samsung DUO wireless charging station (which, by the way, is on sale on its own right now on Amazon for $58)!

The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra will be released next Friday, March 6th, so you’re almost out of time to take advantage of these excellent preorder deals.

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version | Cos…: $999.99

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,199.99

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Factory Unlocked 128GB | New Android Cell Phone Bundle | US Version…: $1,399.99

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Anker Wireless Charger, 2 Pack PowerWave Pad, Qi-Certified, 7.5W for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro…: $16.56 ($8.28 each) (use code SDB25312)

MagicLight WiFi Bulb No Hub Required, Dimmable Multicolor E26 A19 7W (60w Equivalent) Color Cha…: $32.99 ($8.25 each)

DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, IP67 Waterproof WiFi Borescope Inspection 2.0 Megapixels HD Snake…: $28.79

Save 35% on Aoycocr 15A Mini Smart Plugs with Energy Monitoring: $23.39 ($5.85 each) (use code 35P3FDFS by 3/2)

TOSHIBA 43LF711U20 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV HDR – Fire TV Edition: $239.99

TCL 75S425 75 Inch 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV (2019): $799.99

SoundPEATS TrueCapsule Wireless Earbuds TWS Bluetooth Earphones in-Ear Mono/Stereo Bluetooth 5.…: $24.64 (use code 8PK6E688 by 3/5)

Apple AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case – White (Renewed): $119.95

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $139.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $169.00

Apple AirPods Pro: $249.00

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

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

Fire TV Stick 4K bundle with Fire TV Recast (DVR) and an HD Antenna: $199.97

Pokémon Sword – Nintendo Switch: $49.49

Pokemon Shield – Nintendo Switch: $54.14

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I can’t stop staring at this video of a foldable ‘iPhone 12 Flip’

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There’s no question that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 lineup is going to feature a massive redesign. In fact, it’ll be the biggest iPhone redesign since 2017 when the iPhone X was released. The screen will still feature a notch, as we discussed in a post published earlier on Friday, but we also discussed why that definitely doesn’t matter at all and people need to stop whining about it. Apple’s new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max will feature an entirely new housing with flat metal edges sandwiched between glass on the front and back of the phone. Remember how much everyone loved the iPhone 5? It’ll be like that but larger, far more modern, and with Apple’s signature all-screen design.

How do we know all this? TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said so, that’s how. Kuo has been the most accurate Apple insider out there for years, and he has sources within Apple’s supply chain that other leakers can only dream of. If he reports something in a note to his clients, it’s the next best thing to Apple announcing it. Sure, sometimes his info is too early and plans change, but at this point in the iPhone design cycle, it’s beyond safe to presume that Apple’s iPhone 12 design is a done deal.

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