I was poking around the other day for something new to watch on Netflix that I hadn’t seen before, and I came across a series from Norway I hadn’t heard of that looked to be a Vikings-era comedy that Netflix was recommending I check out. It’s called Norsemen and I thought it was reasonably funny, but it wasn’t clear until today how this show, which I certainly hadn’t previously been aware of, came to be among the list of recommended titles showing up for me.

Long story short: Norsemen showrunner Anders Tangen seems to have figured out a brilliant hack for getting Netflix’s recommendation algorithm to pick up his series. Here’s how he did it.

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This brilliant trick got a Norwegian comedy onto Netflix’s recommended list originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 22:04:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA is sending humans back to the Moon. Nobody knows for sure whether that will happen in 2024 or a somewhat later date, but it’s definitely happening in the near future. When those important missions finally launch, the Orion service module will play a big role, and NASA just conducted a very important test to ensure the spacecraft’s engines are up to the task.

The 12-minute-long test saw the module’s engines fire continuously to simulate a scenario in which a rocket launch fails to push Orion with enough force to make it to the Moon. Orion’s engines would be used to allow the spacecraft to enter a safe orbit around Earth while NASA can decide how to proceed.

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NASA fires up Orion’s engines for critical test originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 21:02:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Months of obfuscation, mixed signals, and carefully worded non-denials have led Huawei, finally, to this weekend, when the company that’s been the target of a US ban since May appears ready to show off the custom smartphone operating system it’s been working on as an Android backup. The expected reveal will happen at this weekend’s Huawei developer conference, ahead of which comes the rumor of which Huawei handset will be the first to get its new HongMeng mobile OS.

It’s looking like that phone will be the Mate 30 Lite, with Huawei rumored to be prepping an Android version for Europe and international markets and another for the Chinese market.

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Huawei’s first smartphone to ship with its custom OS could be a Mate 30 variant originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 20:07:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking for some kind of apocalyptic scenario to get anxious about, the Earth’s poles flipping is as good a nightmare as any. Scientists know that our planet’s poles have indeed flipped in the past, but how long it took for that to happen has long been a topic of debate.

Cheesy sci-fi movies depict the magnetic field shift as happening virtually overnight, and while researchers know that’s not the case it’s still hard to pin down an estimate. Now, a new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that a pole flip which occurred around 770,000 years ago took tens of thousands of years to finish once it began.

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The Nintendo Switch has been a critical and financial success in the two years since it launched, but it’s not a perfect product. Fixing these issues wouldn’t exactly be a Herculean task though, as a clever Kickstarter project from a group called Human Things goes to show. The group is making a portable dock for the Switch that is a fraction of the size of the dock that ships with the console, and yet does everything Nintendo’s dock can do.

As Human Things explains on Kickstarter, the Genki Covert Dock is really just a charging brick for Switch that doubles as a dock. In order to use the dock with your Switch, all you have to do is plug it into an outlet, connect it to a Switch with a USB-C cord, and then connect it to a television with an HDMI cord. Then you’re set.

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Head-up displays in cars like BMWs, Mercedes, and other premium brands are so cool. They’re also so expensive — not just the cars themselves, but the extra options you need to buy to get a HUD. The TIMPROVE T600 Universal Car HUD Head Up Display, meanwhile, is only $40 on Amazon and it installs in mere minutes in any car you already have. Also of note, this model isn’t like those aftermarket reflector HUDs you can barely see. It’s a full-on display that’s crystal clear!

TIMPROVE T600 Universal Car HUD Head Up Display Digital GPS Speedometer with Speedup Test Brake…: $39.99

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

• 【WORKS FOR ALL VEHICLES】– Unlike other Car HUDs, you do not need to worry about the compatibly, T600 could work for ALL vehicles, no matter which brand or which model all over the world cause T600 is based on the GPS module inside.
• 【TFT LCD DISPLAY】– T600 HUD is equipped with a high definition 2.2” TFT LCD screen, which displays the information more clearly than the windshield HUD, companied with a multi colors switching function, it may make you feel more comfortable to monitor the speed and bring more fun to your driving experience. With a 30° angle supporting design, it’s a good view to read the information directly without moving your eyes from the road, no need to paste any reflecting sticker on your windshield.
• 【RICH CONTENTS】– Almost everything you may need to read during driving will be shown by this HUD, including vehicle speed, driving direction, voltage, driving distance measurement, driving time, low voltage alarm, over speed alarm, satellite time and number, altitude, freely switch between kilometers and miles. A great partner for your driving.
• 【MULTIFUNCTIONS】– T600 HUD has been upgraded with new functions which make it different and more competitive than the traditional HUD in the market. Because T600 is based on the GPS module and satellite, so it can be used to speedup test, brake performance test and other car data information reading. A mutifunctional tool to help you know about your car.
• 【One-Year Warranty】 – Support email: timprove.amazon@gmail.com

TIMPROVE T600 Universal Car HUD Head Up Display Digital GPS Speedometer with Speedup Test Brake…: $39.99

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Your $2,000 beater car can have a head-up display like a $75,000 luxury car for only $40 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 17:32:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a general rule, if you avoid clicking on suspicious links that might pop on your phone — whether they’re sent via text message or appear as an in-browser pop-up ad — the odds of your device becoming infected with malware is slim to none.

That notwithstanding, security researchers from Google’s Project Zero team recently divulged a sophisticated exploit that would allow a malicious actor to take control of a targeted device with no interaction required from the device owner at all. As Google researcher Natalie Silvanovich detailed during a presentation at the Black Hat security conference this week, there are a handful of iOS 12 exploits — which have since been patched by Apple with iOS 12.4 — that can let a third-party gain full control of a device simply by sending over a text message.

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Google researcher details iOS exploit that can take over an iPhone with a text message originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 17:01:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you even realize that there were ruggedized Chromebooks out there that could survive drops and even liquid spills with no problem whatsoever? Well there are, and they don’t even cost an arm and a leg like you might think. The ASUS C202SA-YS02 11.6″ Ruggedized Chromebook is one of the most popular Chromebook models out there that can take a licking and keep on ticking, and it’s only $218 right now on Amazon. Definitely check it out!

ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02 11.6″ Ruggedized and Water Resistant Design with 180 Degree (Intel…: $218.00

Here are some of the key notes from the product page:

• Ready for drops and spills with rugged construction with reinforced rubber guards, easy grip handles, and a spill resistant keyboard
• Lightweight 2.65 pound body and rugged construction that can be dropped from 3.9 feet* so you can take it anywhere without disruption
• 11.6 inches HD 1366×768 Anti-Glare Display, with 180 degree hinge for easy viewing
• Powered by the Intel Celeron N3060 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.48 GHz) for fast and snappy performance
• 4 GB DDR3 RAM; 16GB Flash Storage; No CD or DVD drive; Power adapter: Input: 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
• Chromebook runs on Chrome OS – an operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically*, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time
• All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02 11.6″ Ruggedized and Water Resistant Design with 180 Degree (Intel…: $218.00

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This rugged Chromebook that can withstand drops and spills is down to $218 on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 16:38:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The NFL and college football have come under fire in recent years due to the mounting scientific evidence that shows the damage that can be caused by simply playing the game. Everyone knows that concussions are bad, but repeated impacts to the head that aren’t severe enough to cause a concussion can be serious as well, and a new study shows that even a single season can significantly alter brain matter.

The study, which was published in Science Advances, was conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester who tracked the brain health of nearly 40 of the school’s football players. Equipped with special helmets to monitor impacts, the data shows dramatic changes in the brain even when players can avoid serious concussions.

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We were pretty impressed when Apple announced that its new AirPods 2 wireless earbuds would feature 4.5 hours of battery life. That’s pretty crazy for cord-free earbuds that tiny, but it’s nowhere near as impressive as what Cambridge Audio managed to pull off. The company’s new Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds last for a whopping 9 hours per charge and the included battery case packs another 4 full charges — plus the buds recharge from empty to 100% in just 30 minutes. On top of they have graphene drivers that sound amazing… all for $30 less than AirPods!

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for iPhone or for Android (Black): $129.95

Here’s some key info from the product page:

• Incredible Battery life – Up to 9 playback hours from a single charge. 36 hours additional charge – Carry case holds an extra 4 full charges. Charge headphones from empty to full in just 30 minutes.
• Stunning sound quality – Graphene driver diaphragms deliver a superior listening experience with deep bass & clear treble.
• Comfortable & Lightweight – Just 4.6g each. Excellent fit that ensures both comfort and improved sound quality.
• Bluetooth 5.0 – Superior connection with no drops in signal. Support for SBC, AAC and aptX to deliver up to CD-quality audio.
• 1-year warranty if sold from an authorized retailer.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for iPhone or for Android (Black): $129.95

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True wireless earbuds with a better design than AirPods and twice the battery life cost $30 less originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 15:52:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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