When NASA’s Mars 2020 rover eventually arrives at the Red Planet in early 2021 it will be the most advanced piece of hardware the space agency has ever sent to another world. It’s absolutely packed with tools and sensors that will send a wealth of data back to Earth, and it should teach scientists a lot of new and exciting things about our dusty orange neighbor.

But let’s be honest, there’s only one thing that will truly change the way we all look at Mars, and that’s the confirmation of past Martian life. The Mars 2020 rover is well equipped to search for evidence of ancient life near the shores of the massive lake bed where the rover will land.

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Here’s how NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will hunt for life on the Red Planet originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 17:09:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I made a mistake. When I first got a smartphone that supports wireless charging, I spent $40 each on brand name wireless charging pads and it was a total waste of money. I’m reminded of that mistake every time I cover killer deals like this one, which slashes the wildly popular Anker Powerwave Pad Fast Wireless Charger to just $8.99 with the coupon code AKSD0313. It’s just as good as my $40 wireless charging pads — in fact, it’s even better because mine have huge blue LEDs that glow all night long — but for a fraction of the price!

Anker Wireless Charger, Powerwave Pad Upgraded 10W Max, 7.5W for iPhone 11, Pro, Max, XS Max, X…: $8.99 (use code AKSD0313 by 11/15)

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• The Anker Advantage: Join the 50+ million powered by our leading technology.
• The Need for Speed: A high-efficiency chipset provides 10W high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy, while iPhones get a boosted 7. 5W charge that’s 10% faster than other wireless chargers. For best results, use a quick charge Adapter (9V/2a) for Samsung Galaxy and iPhone charging.
• Led indicator: The LED indicator lets you know the charging status. If the indicator is flashing blue, check to make sure that there are no objects between your phone and the charging surface. If the indicator is flashing Green, make sure you are using a 5V/2a or above adapter, or try a different adapter and cable.
• Case friendly: Don’t fumble with your phone case. Power Wave transmits charging power directly through protective cases. Rubber/plastic/TPU cases under 5 mm thickness only. Magnetic and metal attachments or cards will prevent charging.
• What you get: PowerWave pad, 4 ft Micro USB cable, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.

Anker Wireless Charger, Powerwave Pad Upgraded 10W Max, 7.5W for iPhone 11, Pro, Max, XS Max, X…: $8.99 (use code AKSD0313 by 11/15)

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Everyone’s favorite Anker fast wireless charging pad is still on sale for $8.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 16:46:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that Disney+ has finally gone live, you might be wondering what you should watch. As with most video streaming services, it can be incredibly overwhelming to log on and see dozens of TV shows and movies all lined up next to one another, daring you to sink hours of your time into any and all of them. So we thought it may be a good idea to whittle your choices down for you by putting together a list of the best shows available on Disney+.

With over 600 movies and shows to choose from, this might not be a definitive list (there’s really no such thing), but if you’re looking for somewhere to get started, this should at the very least put you on the right track.

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The 10 best shows available on Disney+ right now originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 16:23:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a company beleaguered by a seemingly endless string of scandals and public relations gaffes, the last thing Facebook needs is the discovery of a bug that calls the company’s commitment to privacy into question. And yet, that’s exactly what happened this week.

As it turns out, there’s a pesky bug in Facebook’s iOS app that activates the iPhone camera in the background, all without any overt indication to users. The bug was brought to light by designer Joshua Maddux who discovered that the iOS camera is sometimes called into action while a user is innocently perusing their news feed.

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Facebook bug can secretly turn on your iPhone camera while you browse originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 16:00:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no question that the new Apple Watch Series 5 will go on sale in the next couple of weeks for Black Friday. In fact, it’s already on sale right now at up to $80 off. Even with big discounts though, it’s still very expensive and you might be paying for features you don’t need, like an always-on OLED display (why does the screen need to be on when you’re not looking at it!?). If you want access to the same great apps and nearly all the same features at a fraction of the price, pick up a brand new Apple Watch Series 3 on Amazon. It’s already discounted, with prices starting an an all-time low of $189!

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $189.00

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• GPS
• Optical heart sensor
• Digital Crown
• S3 with dual-core processor
• Accelerometer and gyroscope
• Swim proof
• WatchOS 6
  
• Aluminum case

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $189.00

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Start your holiday shopping early with Apple Watch Series 3 models from $189 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 15:37:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The internet is faster and more accessible than ever, but there are still plenty of websites that take far too long to load. Google appears to be just as fed up with these sites as we are, because, on Monday, the Chrome team revealed that it is considering a new feature which will “identify sites that typically load fast or slow for users with clear badging.” It isn’t clear how this feature will be implemented yet, but Google will experiment with several options.

“Badging is intended to identify when sites are authored in a way that makes them slow generally, looking at historical load latencies,” Google explains in a blog post. “Further along, we may expand this to include identifying when a page is likely to be slow for a user based on their device and network conditions.”

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Chrome will start warning you when you visit a website that loads slowly originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 15:14:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A little less than a month after giving its Premium subscribers a free Google Home Mini speaker that can be used to stream music, Spotify is now showing some similar love for the subscribers on its free tier (who, it should be noted, vastly outnumber the paid subscribers on a monthly basis — 248 million, compared to 113 million paying).

Until today, Spotify’s free users weren’t able to stream music on Sonos speakers. That changes as of today, though, with a software update rolling out that allows for access on Sonos to Spotify’s entire catalog via the shuffle feature. Listeners will also be able to access 15 personalized playlists on-demand, including Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mix.

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If you’re on Spotify’s free tier, you can finally stream music on Sonos speakers originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 14:51:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Guess what: the Amazon Echo Show 8 just went on sale for Black Friday. It’s not Black Friday yet… and the Echo Show 8 hasn’t even been announced yet… but it’s on sale for Black Friday! We’re not sure if this is a mistake or just a page that was supposed to be unlisted, but it’s live right now and you can preorder it right now ahead of an apparent November 21st release, and it’ll only cost $99.99 instead of $130!

Introducing Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $99.99

Here’s more from the product page:

• Alexa can show you more – With an 8″ HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help manage your day at a glance.
• Be entertained – Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or the news. Or listen to radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks.
• Connect with video calling and messaging – Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other devices in your home.
• Control your smart home – Voice control compatible devices or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats.
• Make it yours – Show off your albums from Amazon Photos. Customize your home screen. Create morning routines to start your day.
• Made to fit your life – Cook along to step-by-step recipes. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out.
• Designed to protect your privacy – Electronically disconnect the microphones and camera with one press of a button. Slide the built-in shutter to cover the camera.

Introducing Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $99.99

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Oops: Amazon just kicked off a Black Friday sale on the Echo Show 8, which hasn’t even been announced originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 14:28:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disney+ launch day is today and people couldn’t be more excited. Well, actually, Disney+ had some early issues will streaming errors for some users, so those particular people probably would’ve been more excited if everything had gone a bit more smoothly. But all in all, people are ecstatic that Disney+ has finally launched and they can start streaming hundreds upon hundreds of TV shows and movies for the ridiculously affordable price of $6.99 each month, or just $5.83 per month when you pay annually. Oh, and we’re not exaggerating at all when we say “hundreds upon hundreds” of shows and movies are already available on Disney+ starting on launch day. Take a look at our earlier coverage to see the jaw-dropping list of 639 titles streaming on Disney+ right now.

We’ve told you all about Disney+ over the course of the day on November 12th, covering everything from launch-day content and early impressions of The Mandalorian (holy moly it’s good!), to all the smart TVs, streaming media players, and other devices that support Disney+. Now it’s time to learn everything you need to know about Disney+ straight from the horse’s mouth.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Disney+ on launch day, in Disney’s own words originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 14:05:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you happened to be hanging out in St. Louis, Missouri, last night at around 9:00 p.m. local time you may have witnessed something truly spectacular in the skies. Many people across the area reported seeing an incredibly bright flash of light in the sky, followed by a streak slicing down toward Earth from above. It was a meteor, and thankfully for those of us who don’t live in St. Louis, it was captured on video for us all to enjoy.

As local CBS affiliate KMOV reports, the brilliant fireball was captured by many home cameras across the region, and one of the lenses from the EarthCam network even managed to catch a glimpse of it.

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Watch a massive fireball streak across the St. Louis sky originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 at 13:42:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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