Time is running out to send your name to Mars on the 2020 rover

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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If there’s one thing you can say about NASA it’s that the space agency really does do its best to make its projects accessible to even the most casual space fans. In recent years, NASA has made a habit out of sending the names of everyday people along for the ride during some of its most high-profile missions, and the upcoming Mars 2020 launch will be no different.

Back in May, NASA opened submissions for names to be included on the Mars 2020 mission. The names, which will be printed in almost impossibly small text on a chip included on the Mars 2020 rover, are being gathered via a sign-up form on the agency’s website. Now, with just a couple of weeks left before submissions are closed forever, NASA is making its “final boarding call.”

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If you haven’t cut the cord yet, this survey might change your mind

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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As if anyone needed a reminder that the TV landscape continues to evolve, NBC announced this week that its forthcoming streaming service — named Peacock, after the network’s iconic logo — will be the home of a slew of content both new and old. The latter includes classic comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation, adding NBC’s streamer that launches in April to the long list of services coming soon from Apple, Disney, and other big players.

One obvious consequence of the launch of these and other services: The inexorable growth in cord-cutting, as consumers abandon the cable TV industry in favor of streaming options that offer better pricing and convenience. And it’s with that in mind that two new surveys are out — from Roku and Consumer Reports — which both shine a new light on this unstoppable trend.

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Google canceled the Pixel Watch years ago and never looked back

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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We’ve come across rumors detailing Google’s so-called Pixel Watch with some regularity, but the company never made a Wear OS gadget of its own that could compete against the Apple Watch.

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch kept growing, having virtually no rival in the market that stands a chance against the Apple Watch Series 5. But it turns out that Google did have a Pixel Watch ready back in fall of 2016 when it launched the first Pixel phones, but the company canceled the device in the 11th hour and never looked back.

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Facebook’s new Portal TV turns your television into a video chat monitor

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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The average Facebook user out there likely wasn’t secretly hoping the world’s biggest social networking company (and frequent privacy flouter) would release a new video chat device that could be installed in the home. Nevertheless, Facebook has stepped up to do so anyway — in actuality, announcing three new such products under its Portal brand of video chat devices that include a new Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV.

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Manufacturer halts distribution of generic Zantac after cancer-causing impurity discovery

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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When the FDA issued a bulletin alerting everyone to the presence of a possible cancer-causing impurity in the popular heartburn drug marketed as Zantac, the administration stopped short of telling people to stop taking the popular drugs. Now, in the wake of that news, shipments of a generic version of the drug are being halted.

In its release, the FDA noted that samples of the drug known as ranitidine, also sold under the brand name Zantac, tested positive for a potentially cancer-causing agent called N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA. Levels of the carcinogen weren’t alarmingly high, but its presence alone was enough to warrant a public alert.

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Get Bose sound on a budget with this $199 sound bar

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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When you think of Bose, two things immediately come to mind. First, incredible sound quality. Second, incredibly high prices. While that’s normally true, there’s actually a compact Bose sound bar that offers fantastic sound for way less than you might think. It’s called the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar Sound System and it’s on sale right now on Amazon for only $199.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar Sound System with Universal Remote Control, Black: $199.00

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from any of your devices
One connection to your TV. Optical audio input (digital); Coaxial audio input (digital); 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
Universal remote controls TV, bass, Bluetooth connections and more
Speaker:2.6 H x 21.6 W x 3.4 D (3.73 lbs), Remote control:4.1 H x 1.6 W x 0.4 D (5 oz)

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar Sound System with Universal Remote Control, Black: $199.00

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Android 10 beta for Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 is almost here

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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Unless you own a Pixel, waiting for the latest Android release to hit your device can be excruciating, but anyone who picked up one of the latest flagship phones from Samsung this year won’t have to wait too much longer. On Tuesday, SamMobile reported that Google will have a beta for Android 10, and that the program will be announced toward the end of September. The first build will begin rolling out in the US and Europe in October.

We know that a wide variety of Samsung phones are slated to get Android 10 in the coming months, but the beta test should be available for Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10+ owners, as well as Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G users. We’ll know more once Google announces the beta.

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Sony WH1000XM3 headphones are somehow still in stock at the lowest price of 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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When it comes to headphones — especially high-priced noise cancelling headphones like the ones from Bose and Sony — it’s never a bad idea to seek out refurbished models. There aren’t many moving parts, after all, so you stand to save a ton of money that way. Right now is the perfect time to pounce, in fact, because Amazon just slashed its renewed inventory of the best noise cancelling headphones on the planet to the lowest price of the year so far. That’s right, you can actually get a pair of $350 Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for just $229.99 if you hurry!

Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Silver WH-1000XM3/S (Renewed): $229.99

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Industry-leading Digital Noise Cancellation Industry-leading noise cancellation technology means you hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. Additional microphones also assist in isolating sound while talking on the phone, resulting in improved phone call quality.
Proprietary technology for premium sound Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 brings the WH-1000XM3 to the pinnacle of noise cancellation. With 32bit audio signal processing and best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio, the WH-1000XM3 headphones dramatically improve the sound quality of whatever you choose to listen to.
Smart Listening by SENSE ENGINE tailors the sound to you Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity, whether you’re travelling in an airport, walking on a crowded street, or sitting in a quiet area — balances the noise canceling levels. Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing keeps your music sounding great even when traveling at higher altitudes. You can customize them to your preferences with the Sony I Headphones Connect App
Sony | Headphones Connect App for Android /iOS Download the Android or iOS app to use Smart Listening by Smart Auto-settings, control your ambient sound settings and adjust the sound levels with the Equalizer. Wireless freedom with Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth and NFC4 pairing make for hassle-free wireless connections to stream high-quality music and phone calls
Now with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in With the WH-1000XM3 headphones, you can choose to activate either the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with a simple touch. To use Amazon Alexa, simply download the Sony | Headphones Connect app and the Alexa app on your smartphone’s application marketplace, and follow the setup instructions on the Sony | Headphones Connect app

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The most hotly anticipated Android phone this fall won’t launch in the US or Europe

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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The iPhone 11 series might be the hottest new phone lineup right now, but every other company in the business is trying to shift the conversation toward their own Android flagships. Several of the major smartphone makers out there have already unveiled new high-end devices (Galaxy Note 10, Vivo Nex 3) or are about to launch new handsets in the coming days and weeks (Huawei Mate 30 series, OnePlus 7T series, Pixel 4, Oppo Reno 2). Out of all of them, the Mate 30 Pro is easily the most anticipated Android of the fall, and it’s likely to be one of the best iPhone 11 alternatives of the year. That’s because we’re looking at the successor of a smartphone that was a few steps ahead of its Android competitors last year. Unfortunately for Huawei, the Mate 30 Pro won’t be a similar success, and that’s all because of the ban against the Chinese smartphone maker. Now, a brand new report seems to confirm the worst rumor about the Mate 30 Pro, claiming the entire Mate 30 series won’t be available in the US, which was obvious, but it apparently also won’t launch in Europe.

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Multicolor LED light strips as good as $80 Philips Hue Strips are down to $21, today only

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Authcom

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Everyone loves the Philips Hue LightStrip Plus because it’s so versatile that you can create tons of different lighting effects quickly and easily. The problem, of course, is that no one loves paying $80 for a LightStrip Plus. If you want something comparable that costs a fraction of the price, Amazon is running a terrific one-day sale on Govee smart home products including the Govee Smart LED Strip Light, which is down to an all-time low of just $20.99. There are a bunch of other great one-day deals available as well, and you can see them all right here!

Govee Smart WiFi LED Strip Lights Works with Alexa, Google Home Brighter 5050 LED, 16 Million C…: $20.99

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【Voice Control via Alexa Google Assistant】Govee strip lights can free your hands to control the light. Use simple conversation starters to turn your lights on and off, set color, make them brighter. It is currently compatible with Echo & Google Home.
【WiFi Wireless Control via App】The app “Govee Home” does what the lights can do (turn on/off/change color and brightness). They are fully RGB and via the phone app, you have all of the colors to select. You can DIY your favorite colors by mixing several colors and keep it for later use. Timer function allows you run your home light system in smart way. [Please note it is NOT compatible with 5GHz WiFi]
【Music LED Strip Lights】There is a built-in microphone that will sync with any music coming out of phone speaker or any other speaker in room and dance the lights along with beats of music (or hands claps). This function is available on App and controller, use it to make your environment alive!
【Perfect Ambience Light】Our light strips are made of premium bright 5050 LED lights. It’s NOT waterproof and is designed for indoor uses. It can decorate your bedroom, ceiling, stairs, kitchen cabinet, porch, desk, and living room, especially great for holidays like Christmas, Halloween, Parties etc.
【Easy to Install】Govee aims to provide a simple way to start designing your connected home. So this is an ALL-IN-ONE kit comes with a UL approved adapter, a WiFi controller, 16.4ft light strip; Genuine 3M adhesive and 5 fixing clips. Refer to the picture, video and user manual to install. Please be free to contact us for any product question and suggestion.

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