New Galaxy Note 20 leak shows how the design has changed

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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A new Galaxy Note 20 leak includes renders of the phone that show off its modified design.
For the most part, the Galaxy Note 20 looks similar to 2019’s Galaxy Note 10, but the physical buttons and S Pen have been shifted around and the rear camera has been updated.
Rumors suggest the Galaxy Note 20 should be announced by Samsung in August.

The pandemic forced countless companies across every industry to change their plans, but many product launches are still scheduled to take place this year without any major alterations. One such product is Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20, which rumors and reports suggest is coming out in August, just as the Galaxy Note 10 did in 2019.

Note 20 leaks have been relatively infrequent up to this point, but with the presumed release date just a few months away, more information about the unannounced phablet is beginning to make its way online. Just days ago we heard that Samsung is planning to hold a digital reveal event for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2, and now, we might have gotten our best look yet at the final design of the Galaxy Note 20 in a brand new leak.

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Trump says US won’t shut down for second coronavirus wave

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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President Trump claims that a second wave of coronavirus infections won’t change plans for “reopening” the country.
The state and local governments ultimately have the final say in how and when services and businesses resume normal operations.
Trump made the claims during a tour of a Ford factor in Michigan.
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The United States will not “shut down” if another wave of coronavirus cases strikes, or at least that’s what President Donald Trump is promising the nation and the rest of the world. As The Hill reports, his bold statement came during a tour of a Ford plant in Michigan this week.

“People say that’s a very distinct possibility,” Trump reportedly said. “It’s standard. And we’re going to put out the fires. We’re not going to close the country. We’re going to put out the fires. Whether it’s an ember or a flame, we’re going to put it out. But we’re not closing our country.”

Confidence is great, but someone should probably remind him that it’s not up to him.

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Nest Learning Thermostat is back down to $199 on Amazon

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Everyone knows that a smart thermostat like the Nest Thermostat E or Nest Learning Thermostat is a no-brainer purchase because it pays for itself.
While it’s true that a Nest thermostat is a great value at any price since you eventually make the purchase price back in savings on your energy bills, it’s still a good idea to get one while they’re on sale for up to $50 off retail.
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We’ve told our readers this countless times in the past, but there’s no way to overemphasize this point: you need a smart thermostat. Not “you should get” a smart thermostat or “you might want to consider” a smart thermostat… you need one, and it’s just plain crazy not to have one. Forget all the convenient smart features and the nifty design, the bottom line is that smart thermostats save you money by cutting down your energy bills using smart scheduling and other intelligent features. Everyone wants to save money, and you can get started with two great deals on Amazon today that slash Nest thermostats to their best prices of 2020.

Starting with the more affordable model, the Nest Thermostat E is probably the single best smart thermostat model out there. It packs all the same features as the pricier smart thermostat from Nest, but it doesn’t have a stainless steel case or an OLED display. Those are both nifty features, but they’re also purely aesthetic. The Nest Thermostat E still has a beautiful design with a frosted glass display, and it pays for itself in a matter of months thanks to all the money you’ll save on your energy bills.

Google, T4000ES, Nest Thermostat E, Smart Thermostat, White: $139.00

Just look at all the great 5-star reviews on Amazon. “I installed myself in about 15 minutes and I am not a handyman. The app is easy to use and set schedules. I saved over $30 on our utility bill the first month we had it,” one reviewer said. “This is the third one that I have owned. I would not live without it. They are absolutely great, fast service if you need to talk to a trouble technician oh, they do what they are supposed to do,” boasted another. Everyone loves this awesome model, and it’s on sale right now at its lowest price of 2020 at Amazon.

Before you commit to that model, there’s an even better deal you should know about on the upgraded version. The Nest Learning Thermostat is a bit more expensive than the entry-level Nest E model, but it still pays for itself in savings. It might just take a little longer to pay for itself, is all. If you pick one up now on Amazon, however, it’ll take much less time than it normally does because it’s currently discounted in all four available colors. And lucky for you, the most popular color option — silver stainless steel — is also the one with the biggest discount!

Google, T3007ES, Nest Learning Thermostat, 3rd Gen, Smart Thermostat, Stainless Steel, Works Wi…: $199.00

You really can’t go wrong with either model. You’ll save money which is great for your wallet, and you’ll conserve energy which is great for the environment. Plus, on top of all the smart scheduling features, you can also use the Nest app on your phone to control your smart thermostats or even control them with Alexa voice commands.

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Pizza Hut is giving away 500,000 free pizzas

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Pizza Hut is giving away half a million free pizzas to celebrate the graduating class of 2020.
In order to claim your free pizza, you need to log in to your Hut Rewards account before May 28th.
Once you claim your free medium one-topping pizza, you have until June 4th to actually redeem it.
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Graduation ceremonies are excruciatingly slow, are often held in overcrowded rooms or under the beating sun, and require students to buy silly caps and gowns that they’ll never even look at again. They are also incredibly meaningful for countless students and parents, but due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, millions of seniors will never have the chance to walk across the stage and accept their diplomas in front of their friends and family.

No online commencement speech from a celebrity or a former president can substitute a graduation ceremony… but maybe some free pizza will do the trick. Starting this weekend, Pizza Hut is giving away 500,000 pizzas to honor 2020 graduates, but unlike a recent Krispy Kreme promotion, you don’t need to actually be graduating to take advantage of the deal. As long as you have a Hut Rewards account, you can get a free medium 1 topping pizza.

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Trump’s beloved hydroxychloroquine actually makes coronavirus worse

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Controversial coronavirus drug hydroxychloroquine has been featured in news reports extensively in the last couple of months, mostly thanks to President Trump’s high opinion of the drug and his hopes that it could be a game-changing cure for COVID-19.
A study on 96,000 COVID-19 patients who were treated in hospitals worldwide shows that hydroxychloroquine is more likely to provoke serious side-effects, including death, in coronavirus treatment.
Therapies that relied on a version of hydroxychloroquine combined with an antibiotic were even more dangerous to COVID-19 patients, the study shows.

Several frontrunners emerged in the race to find useful coronavirus drugs that can speed up recovery times and reduce complications. There are different classes of meds that might be used in COVID-19 therapies, too. Some of them are brand new drugs based on antibodies that can neutralize the virus and provide short-lived immunity. Others are vaccine candidates that will teach the immune system to create its own COVID-19-killing antibodies. And then we have common drugs that are already used to treat various other medical conditions and have been repurposed for COVID-19 treatment.

Hydroxychloroquine is the most controversial one in that last group, and it’s all thanks to the remarks and actions of a single man who has been convinced of the drug’s efficacy in fighting COVID-19. Science is kicking back with proof to the contrary though, and a massive hydroxychloroquine study reveals the drug does more harm than good. And yes, that “harm” can include death.

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AirPods 2 with wireless charging are back down to $149.98, Amazon’s all-time low

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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AirPods pricing on Amazon is currently discounted across the board, and the hottest deal this week has been a new all-time low price on Apple’s wildly popular AirPods Pro.
Now, in addition to that crazy deal, AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case have dropped back down to their all-time lowest price of just $149.98.
These are both Amazon’s lowest prices ever on Apple’s best-selling AirPods models, and they certainly won’t be around for very long.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a drill. We repeat, this is not a drill. A truly shocking deal on Friday slashes Apple’s AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case to a their all-time low price, and you would have to be crazy to pass up this opportunity.

Now, we know what you’re thinking… Apple’s various AirPods models have been discounted on and off for months now on Amazon, so what’s so shocking about this deal? The answer is pretty simple, really. It’s obviously true that AirPods and AirPods Pro have gotten a bunch of discounts over the past few months, so seeing another discount hit Amazon certainly isn’t the craziest thing. What’s crazy about this deal is the amount of money that Amazon slashed off the price of the AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case.

Since the beginning of the year, Amazon has been offering this particular version of Apple’s AirPods on and off for $169. That’s a great price and it’s $30 less than what you would spend on them from the Apple store right now, but it’s still $10 more than the $159 that Amazon was charging during Black Friday last year. Now, however, AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case can be had for just $149.98. That’s a new all-time low price, and it’s crazy that it’s available right now while Amazon still isn’t fully focused on shipping nonessentials. And unlike most nonessential products, these earphones ship out ASAP, so you’ll have them in your hands and in your ears next week.

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $149.98

Of note, many people will still want active noise cancellation despite this great deal, and you should know that Apple’s insanely popular AirPods Pro true wireless noise cancelling earbuds are still available right now at Amazon at the lowest price ever thanks to an additional discount that’s applied at checkout. They’re also shipping out as soon as possible, and they’ll arrive in most locations around the country next week.

Apple AirPods Pro: $227.99

Last but certainly not least, Apple’s entry-level AirPods 2 model is on sale as well right now. $139 is a great price for these cord-free earbuds, but truth be told, you would have to be a bit crazy to buy these for $139 when you can upgrade to the model with the wireless charging case for less than $11 more.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139.00

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CDC reveals the frightening reason coronavirus spreads so quickly

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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The CDC recently updated information pertaining to coronavirus symptoms on its Pandemic Planning Scenarios page.
According to the CDC’s current best estimate, 35% of all coronavirus infections will be asymptomatic, which explains why the virus is able to spread so quickly — many infected people don’t even realize they have COVID-19.
The CDC also says 0.4% of all symptomatic patients will die from the virus, though some experts are pushing back against the low fatality rate being estimated by the CDC.
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Everything that we think we know about the novel coronavirus changes on a daily basis, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to do what it can to provide public health officials and modelers with the best data available. As such, the agency has developed five COVID-19 Pandemic Planning Scenarios, four of which “represent the lower and upper bounds of disease severity and viral transmissibility.” Meanwhile, the fifth scenario “represents a current best estimate” about severity and transmissibility.

According to the fifth scenario, which is the current best estimate based on the data available, 35% of the people who are infected with the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic. This helps explain why the novel coronavirus is able to spread so quickly — many infected people aren’t even aware that they have COVID-19. Additionally, the CDC estimates that 0.4% of all people who become infected and show symptoms will die, which is about quadruple the fatality rate of the flu.

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There’s a surprise on this week’s list of Amazon’s 5 best-selling electronics devices

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Coronavirus face masks and hand sanitizers are definitely still the best-selling products among our readers because everyone knows at this point that a second wave of coronavirus infections is coming.
Amazon is finally beginning to showcase deals on nonessential items again though, and it has led to a surge in sales across several different categories.
The consumer electronics category has been particularly hot this week, and there’s a surprise on this week’s list of Amazon’s 5 best-selling gadgets.
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It really couldn’t be more clear which product is the most popular right now among BGR Deals readers: face masks. The CDC says on its coronavirus site that we all should wear a face covering each and every time we leave our homes for any reason. You don’t need a medical-grade mas since you’re also going to be practicing strict social distancing and good hygiene. A well-made 3-ply face mask will work wonders to protect you and those around you, and that’s why tens of thousands of our readers have bought them over the past month. Things like bandanas and DIY face masks are okay, but the ones we linked are much better and they’re only $0.70 each right now. Why not take advantage and get some extra protection?

Aside from face masks, electronics are still quite popular among our readers because everyone is looking for new toys to play with while sheltering in place. For example, Apple’s insanely popular AirPods Pro are top sellers since they’re available at a new all-time low price on Amazon, and both AirPods 2 models have been flying off the shelves as well. None of Apple’s headphones are popular enough to make Amazon’s top-5 list this week though, so let’s take a look at the gadgets that did.

5. SanDisk 128GB MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card for Nintendo Switch

There’s a big surprise on this week’s list, a product that hasn’t made the top 5 in months. That’s right, it’s the SanDisk 128GB MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card for Nintendo Switch. This specially made and specially branded microSD card was designed specifically to perform as well as possible in the wildly popular Nintendo Switch. Switch consoles might be impossible to find in stock anywhere right now, but there are clearly still plenty of people who already have a Switch and are looking to expand their storage at a great price.

SanDisk 128GB MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card for Nintendo Switch – SDSQXAO-128G-GNCZN: $27.99

4. Echo Dot with Clock

Amazon’s Echo devices are back on sale this week, which means the most popular among them have once again shot to the top of the site’s best-sellers list. That includes the Echo Dot with Clock, which can be had right now for $44.99 instead of $60.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $44.99

3. Echo Dot

The $50 Echo Dot is one of Amazon’s best-selling devices of all time, and a big part of the reason why is because it often goes on sale for even less than $50. Grab one today and you’ll only pay $39.99!

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Plum: $39.99 (use code DOT2PACK)

2. Fire TV Stick 4K

The Echo Dot with Clock was #3 on the list earlier this month, but it got knocked back to #4 by none other than the Fire TV Stick 4K. It’s a fantastic value considering it packs support for 4K resolution and HDR into a tiny dongle, and the Alexa voice remote is fantastic. Also of note, a lucky few people can snag one right now for just $24.99 with the coupon code 4KFIRETV. You can learn more about this special deal right here.

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remot…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

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1. Fire TV Stick

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is one of the company’s best-selling products of all time, so it should come as no surprise that it tops this week’s list. That’s especially true since everyone is stuck at home so much these days, and they’re all streaming more movies and shows than ever before. The Fire TV Stick was sold out for a few weeks but now it’s finally back in stock and ready to ship out this week. There’s no telling how long Amazon’s current inventory will last though, so grab one now if you’re in need of a new streaming media player.

Fire TV Stick streaming media player with Alexa built in, includes Alexa Voice Remote, HD, easy…: $39.99

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Best Buy’s huge Memorial Day sale is underway – here are the 10 best deals

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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Best Buy’s big Memorial Day 2020 sale has begun, offering hundreds of deals across every category you can think of.
Here, we’ve rounded up our picks for the 10 best bargains you’ll find in Best Buy’s big sales event that lasts all weekend long.
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If you’re looking for great deals, you’ll definitely find them if you check out all of the BGR Deals team’s coverage on Friday. Highlights from their posts today include a bunch of exclusive deals only available to Amazon Prime members, popular KN95 face masks that are actually in stock right now as well as best-selling coronavirus 3-layer face masks for just $0.70 apiece, best-selling hand sanitizer gel for $3.33 per bottle and insanely strong liquid hand sanitizer that’s 80% alcohol, Apple’s AirPods Pro at a new all-time low price on Amazon, a best-selling 15W fast wireless charger for only $8.99, killer deals on popular TVs like $100 off a 55-inch 4K Fire TV and a 32-inch Fire TV for just $119.99, the Nest Learning Thermostat for $199 instead of $250, 25% off a box of the most delicious protein bars you’ve ever tasted when you buy one box at full price, and plenty more.

The only huge sale that the BGR Deals team hasn’t covered yet is the one happening over at Best Buy for Memorial Day 2020. You’ll find more deals than you can possibly know what to do with over on Best Buy’s site today, so we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite ones down below.

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Amazon is blowing out Fire TVs up to 55 inches with prices starting at $119.99

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Authcom

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If you’re looking for the best TV deals right now, look no further because Amazon has three terrific TV deals that you’ll definitely want to check out.
The first two cover the two best-selling Fire TV Edition televisions that Amazon offers, with prices starting at just $119.99.
Do you prefer Roku’s user interface to Amazon’s Fire TV software? You can also save $100 on a 4K TV that comes with Roku preinstalled.
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You know as well as I do that a “smart TV” isn’t really a smart TV most of the time. Sure, TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, and others can run apps. And sure, they’re fine if all you want to do is stream movies and shows on Netflix. The simple fact of the matter, however, is that no TV maker will ever support all the apps and games you want on your TV. That means regardless of whether or not you buy a “smart TV,” you’ll need to make it even smarter by adding a streaming media player like a Fire TV Stick, Roku device, or an Apple TV.

Now, there is one important exception. Some vendors sell televisions that ditch the proprietary platforms and instead have Fire TV software or Roku software built right in. That’s pretty much the only time you’ll get away with not having to buy a separate streaming media player. And right now, several of the best options out there that have Fire TV software or Roku software preinstalled are on sale at their lowest prices of 2020. In fact, the two Fire TV Edition televisions we’re going to tell you about have been discounted all week, but they both just got even deeper discounts this morning!

First and foremost, the Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch Smart HD TV – Fire TV Edition is the single best-selling television on Amazon’s entire site. It’s perfect for a guest bedroom, the kitchen, or any other space where you need a compact TV. This model retails for $170 but right now you can pick one up for just $119.99.

Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch Smart HD TV – Fire TV Edition: $119.99

If you need something a bit larger for your living room, the basement, or your master bedroom, it doesn’t get much better than the Toshiba TF-55A810U21 55-inch Smart 4K UHD TV – Fire TV Edition. It has a stunning display, Dolby Vision, and it’s on sale for $349.99 right now instead of $450.

Toshiba TF-55A810U21 55-inch Smart 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and DTS TruSurround TV – Fire TV Ed…: $349.99

Last but certainly not least, the $330 TCL 43S425 43 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku LED TV is on sale today for only $229.99. It’s sized right between the other two and it runs Roku software instead of Fire TV. Also of note, the 55-inch model is on sale for $299.99 and while it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles you’ll find on the Toshiba model above, it’s a great value at that price.

TCL 43S425 43 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku LED TV (2018): $229.99

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