Taking a trip to your local thrift shop probably isn’t going to yield any remarkable discoveries. You’ll probably find a few broken printers, an incomplete set of silverware or two, and lots of clothing that smells vaguely like mothballs. So, when a bargain hunter in Hertfordshire, England, listed a small vase purchased at a local thrift shop on eBay, they couldn’t possibly have expected their £1 investment to turn into £80,000.

The vase, which stands a mere eight inches tall, was picked up for next to nothing, but it got a lot of attention once it appeared on eBay. Art collectors flocked to the listing, prompting the unnamed owner to withdraw it from bidding and have it appraised. Now, it’ll appear in a fine art auction where it is expected to make its seller very, very happy.

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Chinese vase bought for about $1 at a thrift store turns out to be a rare antique worth $100,000 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 19:37:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was only a matter of time, but Nintendo finally announced that Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) titles are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service starting this Thursday, September 5th. Switch owners have waited for this announcement ever since Switch Online launched with a selection of NES titles, and although it took a little longer than expected, it will be a welcome addition to the paid service.

Best of all, the addition of SNES games won’t change the price of the service, and won’t require you to do anything differently. If you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online now, or plan to in the future, you will automatically gain access to the full collection of NES and SNES games right away as of tomorrow.

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Nintendo Switch Online is finally getting SNES games – here are the first 20 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 19:04:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon found a surprise streaming hit at the end of July with its launch of The Boys, a comedy series that offers an irreverent take on what a gang of Earth’s mightiest, potty-mouthed heroes — with the show’s central conceit being that these are superheroes you don’t look up to. They don’t use their power for good, necessarily.

The series, which Amazon quickly picked up for a second season, debuted on the streamer two months to the day after Avengers: Endgame landed in theaters. It’s possible that fans of the superhero genre were still hungry for something else along those lines, with Marvel tying a bow on its run of 22 movies in that chapter of the MCU.

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These were the most-watched shows across your favorite streaming platforms in August originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 18:35:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Galaxy Note 10 that Samsung just launched is one of the best phones you can buy right now. It has a great screen, a speedy processor, faster than ever storage and an improved camera system. But, less than a month since Samsung unveiled the flagship, we already have an even better device, made with gaming in mind.

That’s because Android vendors keep making gaming phones, which are essentially flagship handsets that are even more powerful than the regular flagships.

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This Android gaming phone is faster than the Note 10 and has 1TB of built-in storage originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 18:04:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks to market saturation and incremental upgrades, it seems that the excitement for Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 11 lineup isn’t as palpable as we’ve seen in years past. In light of that, it will be interesting to see how Apple’s next-gen iPhones perform from a sales perspective. Recall, Apple’s earnings report for the June quarter revealed that the iPhone accounted for less than half of Apple’s total revenue, something we haven’t seen since 2012.

In an effort to better ascertain how consumers will respond to Apple’s iPhone 11 lineup, Wallethub recently surveyed more than 1500 iPhone owners and came away with some interesting data points. Specifically, the survey revealed that “28% fewer people plan on buying the new iPhone this year than last year.”

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iPhone 11 price will prevent many users from upgrading, survey finds originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 17:35:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This may very well be the last fall season for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One with two new consoles on the way next year, but we are still right in the middle of the life cycle for the Nintendo Switch. In fact, this could be the busiest holiday season the Switch has seen since it launched back in 2017, and in order to get everyone hyped up for all of the upcoming games, Nintendo is hosting a 40-minute long Nintendo Direct at 6 PM ET on Wednesday.

This is the first Nintendo Direct since E3 2019 in June, and though Nintendo says it will focus on 2019 Switch games that have already been announced, the stream is scheduled to last just as long as the E3 Direct. It’s not an especially bold prediction, but I have a feeling the company has a few surprises in store for the live stream.

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Nintendo Direct September 2019 live stream: 40 minutes of Switch game news originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 17:11:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, I can certainly see the appeal of the LumiLux Advanced 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Bowl Night Light. Is it really deserving of all the buzz it’s getting right now though? Okay fine, maybe it is. This fun little gadget installs in no time and it ensures that you can always see your target when you stumble into the bathroom late at night. You can set it to glow in any one of 16 different colors, change the color as often as you want, and it turns on automatically when you lift the lid!

LumiLux Advanced 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Bowl Night Light, Internal Memory, Light Det…: $14.95

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• MOTION AND LIGHT DETECTION SENSOR – The built in motion sensor detects body heat to automatically illuminate the room when you enter and shut off when you leave. The light detection sensor will deactivate the LED light the instant it detects light is on to maximize battery life.
• 16 LED COLORS – You can choose a fixed color to fit your mood or choose carousel mode which will cycle seamlessly through every shade of color inside your toilet bowl when activated. Kids love the glowing water of their lighted potty! Colors include blue, teal, red, purple, indigo, green, yellow, amber, orange, white and more.
• FLEXIBLE ARM – The flexible arm can be bent to secure the unit for any size toilet bowl– resting just below the seat lid and onto the rim. The bendable arms provide a more secure fit than other toilet lights with cheap suction cups.
• 5 STAGE DIMMER – Make your toilet bowl nightlight glow as dark or bright as you want by selecting from up to 5 different levels of brightness.
• LIFETIME WARRANTY – LumiLux is your prime source for automatic, illuminated toilet bowl lights. If anything goes wrong with your Lumilux Toilet Night Light we will send you a new one absolutely free.

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This $15 gadget makes your toilet glow, and people love it way more than they should originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 16:48:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last year, Amazon rolled out a host of new product announcements at an event in its hometown of Seattle, something the tech giant decided to forgo this year and redirect to the IFA 2019 conference in Berlin. That’s where, today, the company unveiled more than 20 new Fire TV products including an all-new Fire TV Cube along with a number of other devices including a new Fire TV Stick, Alexa Voice Remote and more.

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How long have you been sleeping with the same ratty old pillows on your bed? A few months? A year? You probably don’t even think about it at this point, but the pillow you use actually has a tremendous impact on your quality of sleep. Do yourself a favor and head over to Amazon, where you’ll find a great deal on a 2-pack of DreamNorth Premium Luxury Plush Gel Bed Pillows. They’re the best-selling pillows on Amazon and they might just change your life.

DreamNorth PREMIUM Gel Pillow Loft (Pack of 2) Luxury Plush Gel Bed Pillow For Home + Hotel Col…: $34.99

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

• LUXURIOUS – Surround yourself with the DreamNorth Cotton Pillows for a better night’s rest. The perfect balance between fluffy and firmness to provide the most comfortable sleeping experience.
• REST EASY – Rest your head on these high-quality pillows knowing you can go to sleep in pure comfort and relaxation. The filling of the pillow is made from poly gel-filled fiber to ensure maximum comfort for all sleeping position.
• BREATHABLE COTTON – The pillow cover is made of 100% cotton fabric material to stay soft, breathable, and dry. Machine washable capabilities enables maintenance of its reusability and fresh appearance.
• HYPO-ALLERGENIC – Allergen and chemical free material looks out for the health and wellbeing of our users. Great for individuals with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory difficulties.
• WARRANTY – We offer a guaranteed one year warranty to protect your pillows against manufacturer defects.

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Sleep soundly knowing you got Amazon’s best-selling bed pillows at a great price originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 16:02:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Roku’s hardware portfolio just got a little larger, thanks to the unveiling Wednesday of the company’s new Smart Soundbar that functions as both a TV speaker as well as a Roku media player that can serve up a ton of content without the need for a separate device.

Among its key features, the soundbar houses four different drivers to help it deliver a big improvement over your existing TV speakers. You’ll also get “automatic volume leveling” with the new soundbar, which retails for about $179.99 and which means you shouldn’t have to use a remote anymore to keep adjusting the volume because of loud and then softer volume and dialogue.

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Roku just unveiled a $180 soundbar that can stream content to your TV originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 15:39:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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