Well, the US now has yet another reported case of espionage-related misdeeds it can point to as additional proof of why the Huawei ban should remain in place.

The Chinese consumer electronics giant is under scrutiny again, this time over a Wall Street Journal report that found some of its employees helped governments in African keep tabs on political opposition using cell data to spy on their movements. Reportedly, those Huawei technicians also helped the governments track social media accounts and intercept encrypted communications.

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Huawei employees reportedly caught helping African governments spy on opposition originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 22:05:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the designated tech guy around the house, I knew even before my parents told me that their Windows 10 laptop is getting slower and slower that I had to swap the original hard drive with one of the solid-state variety, or SSD as they’re called. Having done the same thing to MacBook Pros years ago, I also knew what an SSD could do for them. Windows 10 would run a lot better for their needs, which involve light browsing, Netflix streaming, and the like. And I could postpone the inevitable switch to macOS. After all, they know their way around Windows well enough, so I don’t have to worry about them adapting to macOS.

Little did I know that the upgrade wouldn’t be done in a few hours, and that it’d turn out to be the best and worst laptop upgrade I ever attempted. Spoiler alert, it’s all because of Windows 10, not the laptop or the SSD.

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Installing an SSD in a Windows 10 laptop is both the best and worst upgrade I’ve ever done originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 21:03:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Studying distant objects in space can be tricky for astronomers, especially when those objects begin to do unexpected — and unexplainable — things. Neutron stars are thought to be the most dense objects in space, and scientists have a pretty good handle on how they form. However, the tendency of some neutron stars to “glitch,” or behave erratically, has left astronomers scratching their heads.

Now, a new study published in Nature Astronomy takes a close look at observations of a distant neutron star called the Vela Pulsar and offers an explanation for its own peculiar behavior while helping to explain the inner workings of these interesting objects.

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Neutron star ‘glitch’ offers scientists a clue into its inner workings originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 20:08:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Recently, OnePlus has been releasing new flagship phones in the first half of the year, and an updated version of the phone in the back half of the year. It seemed possible that the release strategy would change with the addition of the Pro model this last spring, but in a recent interview with Financial Times, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that his company will launch a second 5G phone in the fourth quarter of this year with global availability.

OnePlus was among the first phone vendors to launch a 5G phone earlier this year in the form of the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, but it is currently only available in select countries overseas, including the UK. 5G support certainly seems like a no-brainer for a follow-up to the OnePlus 7, but we now appear to have confirmation.

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau may have just confirmed the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 19:06:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s no secret that Apple has historically made it extremely challenging for iPhone owners to open up their devices and replace components, a stance which certainly explains the company’s affinity for pentalobe screws. From Apple’s vantage point, it’s a matter of safety. And while this may seem like nothing more than a generic talking point, the reality is that third-party battery replacements can have potentially grave consequences as we saw in a recent video featuring an exploding iPhone.

In light of that, iFixit last week discovered that Apple implemented something of an unusual software lock in iOS that prevents users from checking the health of their iPhone battery if it was replaced by an unauthorized third-party. Instead, users keen on checking the health of their battery are greeted with the following message: “Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery. Health information not available for this battery.”

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Apple issues statement on ‘locking’ third-party battery replacements originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 18:04:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re like me and you dream of the day when robots can handle all of life’s annoyances, then you definitely have to check out the StirMATE Smart Pot Stirrer. Robot vacuums are fantastic, but they can’t help you when it comes time to cook dinner. That’s where this little gadget comes in. It’s cordless, quiet, and it has adjustable power so it’ll continuously stir your pot for you so you can worry about more important things… like finding the next nifty robot that’s going to do your bidding!

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Here are the key details from the product page:

• HANDS FREE stirring. Stirs your soups, stews, risottos, chili, polenta, sauces, candy, caramelized onions, cheese curds and much more to your desired creaminess and consistency. ROASTS coffee beans and nuts to perfection.
• SELF ADJUSTS to full range of pot sizes 6-12 inches in diameter and 3-9 inches in depth.
• QUIET HIGH TORQUE motor stirs for up to 13 hours per charge with only 1/2-hour re-charging.
• ATTACHMENTS available – Thermometer kit, and extra-large pot (up to 6 gallon) stirrer. (sold separately)
• PATTENTED stirrer designed to gently sweep the pot bottom and prevent food burning and pot scorching.

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This cordless automatic pot stirrer I got on Amazon is a game-changer originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 17:31:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that the Galaxy Note 10 series is official, we’ve learned that the Galaxy Note 10+ needs only 65 minutes to recharge with the help of the default 25W charger. Real-life tests showed Samsung’s charger is faster than the 30W charger that comes with the OnePlus 7 Pro. But a brand new rumor says Huawei’s upcoming flagship will support 25W wireless charging speeds, which would be the fastest wireless charging speed in the industry.

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Mate 30 Pro’s wireless charging might be just as fast as the Galaxy Note 10’s wired charging originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 17:04:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Misfit has launched its newest smartwatch as a follow-up to the Vapor 2, which packed in all the features you’d expect, like built-in GPS as well as a heart-rate sensor, but didn’t rely on the best processor. The brand’s new Vapor X, meanwhile, is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and is a Wear OS by Google device, with the company promising that this is Misfit’s lightest and most comfortable watch to date.

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Misfit’s Vapor X smartwatch is now available for $200 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 16:41:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s pretty incredible how impressive Google Wifi’s coverage is when the system’s Wi-Fi access points are so tiny. As small as they are however, there’s an awesome accessory you can get that lets you completely move them out of sight in the smartest possible way. The Basstop Google Wifi Wall Mount Bracket holds a Google Wifi beacon in a clip mount and then the cord ravels behind it. Just plug it into a wall outlet behind some furniture or anywhere that’s out of the way, and you’re done. They’re typically $9 a piece, but you can get a 3-pack right now for just $14!

Google WiFi Wall Mount Bracket Holder, Basstop Simplest Bracket Stand for Google WiFi Router an…: $13.99

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• 【Unique design】Especially designed for Google Wifi (Google Wifi is not included), original outlet mount designed to make installing your Google WiFi routers a snap and reduce cord clutter.
• 【Convenient and Simple】Any open electrical outlet in your home can become a Google WiFi beacon, making the setup of your network so much simpler.
• 【Easy to move】Can easily be moved from room to room, unlike all the other mounts on the market which require permanent placement.
• 【Clean appearance】This Mount does not have any unnecessary embellishments.Looks clean and classic with your Google Wifi.
• 【Useful】 Ports are open on the side and rear for installing data cables if desired; or simply use as a stand-alone beacon.

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If you have Google Wifi, you need these brilliant, installation-free beacon mounts originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 16:18:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the thought of an asteroid careening toward Earth keeps you up at night you can breathe a little easier today, as scientists have now ruled out a potential impact from the space rock known as 2006 QV89. The rock, which was discovered in 2006, was only visible for a few months after astronomers spotted it, and that wasn’t nearly enough time to forecast its threat potential at the time.

Now, after spotting it once again this month, its course has been plotted for the foreseeable future, and researchers have declared the rock poses no threat to Earth for at least the next century.

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Scientists say this massive asteroid definitely won’t destroy Earth… yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 15:55:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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