If you’re thinking about upgrading some power outlets in your home to add USB ports, there’s something important you should consider before you do. Most receptacles only have USB-A ports, which is nifty but also not very future-proof at all. Instead of doing all the work and then being annoyed with yourself in a year or three when all your gadgets charge with USB-C, pick up some Leviton T5633-W 15-Amp Tamper Resistant Receptacles with Type A & Type-C USB Chargers while they’re discounted on Amazon.

Leviton T5633-W 15-Amp Type A & Type-C USB Charger/Tamper Resistant Receptacle, Compatible with…: $19.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• SMART – Built-in smart chip recognizes the individual device’s charging requirements to optimize the charge
• POWERFUL – Two high-powered charging ports deliver a combined total of 5.1A charging current and 25+ watts of power
• CONVENIENT – No more searching for charging adapters! Upgrade so you can charge electronics leaving the outlets free for additional power needs
• THE FUTURE OF CHARGING USB Type C provides faster charging and is emerging as the standard port on many phones and tablets such as iPhone XS/MAX/XR/X/8/7/6, iPad, Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/S7/S6, Google Pixel and More
• ENHANCED SAFETY – Built-in overcurrent protection helps protect electronics from receiving too much power, which can damage the device

Leviton T5633-W 15-Amp Type A & Type-C USB Charger/Tamper Resistant Receptacle, Compatible with…: $19.99

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Adding USB-A and USB-C ports to the power outlets in your home only costs $23 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 20:08:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zombieland fans have waited ten years for a sequel, and it’s finally here. Double Tap premieres on Friday, featuring the same cast and the same crew that delivered the first back in 2009. And while this is a horror-comedy, there will be post-credits scenes in Zombieland 2, which is great news for anyone hoping for a trilogy. The credits scenes include a considerable surprise, and now’s the time to stop if you don’t want any spoilers.

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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has a post-credit scene with a huge surprise originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 19:37:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Going to the Moon isn’t cheap, no matter how far ahead you can plan for it. Going to the Moon on a dramatically-shortened timeline? Well, that can be even more expensive, and with NASA revealing that it’s close to striking a deal with manufacturer Boeing for up to 10 SLS rocket core stages for the Artemis mission program, it’s clear that the agency is feeling particularly generous.

As Ars Technica reports, the contracts that are close to being inked between Boeing and NASA will likely offer special incentives and fees for the company despite the rocket’s already lengthy development.

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NASA is showering Boeing with cash for delayed SLS rocket originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 19:06:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Arlo Technologies Inc. announced a first for the company on Thursday — a new Arlo Video Doorbell to complement its line of existing products. This new doorbell, which is available now for pre-order at Best Buy and other authorized Arlo resellers at an MSRP of $149.99, promises a slew of impressive features like a vertical field-of-view that allows users to get a bigger and “more precise” picture of their front porch.

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A couple of weeks back, NASA teased its new spacesuits that astronauts will wear when exploring the lunar surface in years to come. The agency plans on having crewed missions to the Moon underway by 2024, and upgrading the gear that astronauts will wear on their journey was a top priority. Now, we’re finally getting our first look at real-life versions of the spacesuits that will keep NASA astronauts safe during their missions.

The prototypes — including the xEMU suit for lunar exploration and the Orion Crew Survival System suit — were shown off during an event at NASA’s headquarters this week.

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Here’s what NASA astronauts will wear on the Moon originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 18:04:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google confirmed the Pixel 4’s main features several months before actually announcing the phone, but that didn’t stop the leaks. All the Pixel 4 rumors that followed were easy to verify, considering we all knew what the Pixel 4 would look like and what its signature features would be. Unsurprisingly, Google copied the iPhone again, with Apple continuing to be its main inspiration for the Pixel line so far.

Not only did Google have to admit that it needed more cameras on the back of the phone to improve photography, but the Pixel 4 is the latest Android handset — and the most important one — to replicate one of the most important iPhone features in recent years. That’s 3D face unlock, Google’s response to Face ID, which launched on the iPhone two years ago. But Google forgot to also replicate one of Face ID’s key security features.

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Google copied a signature iPhone feature for the Pixel 4, but missed one huge element originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 17:33:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Historically, Netflix has had a tendency to shy away from releasing specific viewership figures for any of its original programming. Sure, the streaming giant would, on occasion, issue a press release stating that a specific show or season premiere was record-breaking, but the company made a habit of never disclosing any actual data.

Recently, though, Netflix has decided to become a little bit more transparent with respect to viewership figures. As part of the company’s earnings report this week, Netflix, for the first time in company history, provided us with actual viewership figures for its most popular content, and some of the entries might surprise you.

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These were the 10 most popular TV shows and movies on Netflix in 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 17:02:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might remember back in March that NASA was planning the first all-female spacewalk in history. The space agency didn’t specifically intend for it to be women only, but it just so happened that astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch were slotted to operate as a team, and it was the first time things had worked out that way.

Unfortunately, the spacewalk had to be tweaked at the last minute due to an issue with spacesuit sizing. McClain’s spacesuit size preference changed after her first trip outside the ISS and there weren’t two medium-sized suit torsos available. It was a bummer, and it meant that the first all-female spacewalk would have to wait for another day. Tomorrow is that day.

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The first all-female spacewalk will finally happen on Friday originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 16:41:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I first came across a microwave pasta cooker earlier this year and when I did, I thought I would keep it for the rest of my life. As it turns out, however, I’ve already gotten rid of it… because I found an even better one! The Rapid Pasta Cooker is similar to most other microwave pasta cookers, but with one major exception: it has a pasta strainer built right in! It’s terrific, and it’s on sale right now on Amazon for $9 and change.

Rapid Pasta Cooker | Microwave Any Pasta in Half the Time | Perfect for Dorm, Small Kitchen, or…: $9.49

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• EASY MEALS — Make al dente pasta in half the time! For days when you need a quick meal or need to feed a crowd, the Rapid Pasta Cooker makes 2-3 servings of your favorite brand of spaghetti, fettuccine, ravioli, or tortellini and more without boiling any water.
• TOP NOTCH TOOL — It’s an essential for college student dorm rooms or busy adults with hungry kids. You’ll never have to worry about waiting for water to boil, draining, or washing pots, pans, and other dishes. The heat-resistant handles make it easy and safe to remove from the microwave.
• TAKE ON-THE-GO — Unlike other containers or accessories, the Rapid Pasta Cooker is durable yet convenient enough to be portable, making it perfect for storing in the office kitchen. Reusable for up to 5 years.
• QUICK & DELICIOUS — Cooks perfect pasta every time! To use, simply add pasta to the bottom fill line, add water until the top fill line, and microwave according to box instructions. Lift the clear container to strain, then plate and serve with sauce.
• Rapid Brands helps you achieve stovetop flavor at microwave speed. Now you can cook your favorite foods in a fraction of the time with our wide selection of patented products, including: Rapid Egg Cooker, Rapid Oatmeal Cooker, Rapid Ramen Cooker, and Rapid Cake Baker.

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In the build-up to Google’s Pixel 4 unveiling earlier this week, there were a few rumors circulating claiming that we might see Google introduce a 5G version of its next-gen smartphone. The rumor itself was particularly plausible, especially in light of the fact that we’ve already seen 5G devices from the likes of Samsung and LG hit the market this year.

But as it turned out, Google’s event came and went without a mention of a 5G version of its Pixel 4 smartphone. Truth be told, it’s not that big of a deal given that the rollout of 5G is still in its infancy, which is to say that if you pay a premium for a 5G device, there’s a good chance you’re paying extra for a feature you can’t fully take advantage of just yet.

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Google explains why it didn’t release a 5G version of the Pixel 4 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 15:55:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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