One of the more interesting astronomy stories that came out at the tail end of 2019 was the bizarre behavior of the nearby star known as Betelgeuse. It sits somewhere between 520 and 650 light-years from Earth, and that’s extremely close in the grand scheme of things, making its behavior of particular interest to us here on Earth.

Months ago, scientists alerted us to the fact that Betelgeuse is getting dimmer. This massive star is currently a red supergiant, and the fact that it appeared to be dimming hinted at a number of possible outcomes, including a possible collapse and supernova explosion. Now, with several more weeks of observations under their belt, researchers have discovered that Betelgeuse isn’t just dimming, it’s dimming in a very bizarre way.

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Nobody knows what’s going on with the colossal nearby star Betelgeuse originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 15:02:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A fairly quiet week this week in terms of new releases on Netflix. The only returning Netflix original that I recognize is The Chef Show, which stars Jon Favreau as he cooks food with famous chefs and actors alike. There are more than enough cooking shows on Netflix, but Favreau is a great host, making this one of the best.

We’re losing nearly as much as we’re gaining, with Gangs of New York and Lincoln are on the way out. If you missed either of these Best Picture nominees, this is your last chance to catch them on the streaming service.

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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Feb. 16) originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 14:01:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aoycocr certainly isn’t the first name you think of when you’re shopping for new smart home gear, but there’s really only one thing you need to know about the company: it sells products that are just as good as big-name gadgets for a fraction of the cost. Just look at the reviews and ratings on the Aoycocr Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plugs, which are compatible with a smartphone app, Google Assistant, and even IFTTT without the need for a hub. Use the coupon code 30KQCB42 on either a 2-pack or a 4-pack of these awesome smart plugs and you’ll slash 30% off the already-low price. That makes your cost per plug as low as just $5.77!

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Today’s your last day to get top-rated Google and Alexa smart plugs for $5.77 each originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 13:02:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I’ve often explained why I think Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be the pivotal movie of MCU Phase 4, but that’s not the only Phase 4 flick that will feature a terrific ensemble cast. The other premieres later this year, and it’ll easily be the biggest MCU film that’s not part of the Avengers franchise when it comes to superhero count. The Eternals, out on November 6th, will feature one of the most impressive casts since Captain America: Civil War — and we’re looking at brand new heroes as well as new villains in this one. But it turns out that two of them might be more important to the story going forward than the rest, and they could very well end up in other Marvel pictures down the road, Avengers 5 included.

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A big leak might’ve just spoiled two new Avengers coming to the MCU originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 12:01:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few days from now, at a still-to-be-announced venue in New York City, a strange auction from a mysterious group called the Earnest Project is set to take place. The group will be auctioning off a portfolio of items collected during the 2018 World Economic Forum at Davos, items that range from utensils like glassware, consumables like cigarettes and paper cups, and even biological samples including hair and fluid swabs collected from restrooms and other sites within the Davos event.

Presumably, you can guess from that what the point of the event is. The idea here is to sell off items containing the DNA of celebrities and VIPs who attended the event, which included everyone from Elton John and George Soros to the leader of the free world himself, President Trump. The event is set for February 20 at 5:00 p.m., and the group touts itself as “a leader in ethical VVIP genomic data and artifact acquisition and we’re proud of our commitment to expand data capture further into the global commons.”

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This sounds like the plot of a bad movie, but Trump may have had his DNA stolen originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 11:00:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re one of the chosen few who is lucky enough to be eligible for Amazon’s secret sale on the Fire TV Stick 4K, you can get a brand new one for just $24.99 with the coupon code 4KFIRETV. Here’s the terms and conditions page for the deal on Amazon, but it doesn’t really explain much — just try it, and if it works you’re in luck. If it doesn’t work though, there’s another deal on Amazon right now that will at least save you a little money on Amazon’s hottest streaming dongle.

The Fire TV Stick 4K doesn’t really have any moving parts, so buying a refurbished unit to save money instead of a new one is a no-brainer. The problem is that refurbs are rarely in stock on Amazon. That’s why you should definitely hurry up and take advantage of today’s opportunity to snag a Certified Refurbished Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote for $44.99. They’re guaranteed and warrantied, so there’s no reason to pay full price for a new one. These will definitely sell out fast though, so hurry or you’ll miss out.

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Fire TV Stick 4K refurbs are back in stock on Amazon for $45 originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 10:01:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to vehicles that have a serious impact on the environment, we all immediately think of gas-burning cars and trucks, but passenger aircraft can have a significant impact on the environment as well. One way that passenger jets can impact our planet is in producing those wispy white lines called contrails that we so often see streaking across the sky.

Now, a new research effort focusing on reducing the environmental impact of such aircraft has revealed that some very small changes could have a huge positive impact, reducing the damage done by passenger aircraft.

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Getting rid of airplane contrails could help save the planet originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 09:02:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Presidents’ Day might not officially be until tomorrow, but the awesome deals arrived early this year. Highlights in Sunday’s roundup of the best daily deals you’ll find out there include the return of Fire TV Stick 4K refurbs for $44.99, $70 Fire HD 8 Tablet refubs for just $49.99, a massive selection of 117 different Kindle books starting at $0.99 for one day only, Google and Alexa-compatible Wi-Fi smart plugs for jus5 $5.77 a piece with coupon code 30KQCB42, a free Echo Dot when you buy any Ring Video Doorbell, the unexpected return of all-time low prices on AirPods and AirPods Pro (order now to get the discount and they’ll be delivered within a week or two) plus renewed first-gen AirPods for just $111.99 and renewed AirPods 2 for $125, a top-rated $270 eufy robot vacuum for only $179.99, a wildly popular $110 Cosori air fryer oven for $79.98, the Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug everyone loves in the most popular color for $14.44, and Dash’s beloved Rapid Egg Cooker for less than $17. Check out all of today’s best deals below.

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Aoycocr Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug

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Free Echo Dot With Ring Video Doorbells

Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Charcoal: $169.00

Ring Peephole Cam with Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Charcoal: $169.00

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Apple AirPods

Apple MMEF2AM/A AirPods Wireless Bluetooth Headset for iPhones with iOS 10 or Later White – (Re…: $111.99

Apple AirPods 2 with Charging Case – White (Renewed): $124.94

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $129.00

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Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Sunday: $112 AirPods, 99¢ Kindle books, $6 Alexa smart plugs, $50 Fire HD 8, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 07:59:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA has increasingly relied on high-tech machines like orbiters, rovers, and landers to conduct much of its research in space. However, that doesn’t mean that astronauts aren’t needed, and with a renewed interest in sending humans back to the Moon and then eventually to Mars, the space agency needs all the able-bodied space explorers it can get.

With that in mind, NASA is once again putting out the call for a new batch of astronaut applicants, and you could be one of them. The requirements are, well, pretty strict, but what else would you expect from a group that sends humans into space?

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Want to be an astronaut? NASA wants your application originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 14:55:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While some people spend upwards of $6,000 on a brand new Mac Pro because they work in high-end video production, others have more ambitious ideas when it comes to pushing Apple’s top of the line Mac to the limit. Recently, Jonathan Morrison decided to see just how many tabs he could open on Google Chrome before his computer went haywire. And best of all, he chronicled the entire ordeal on a somewhat fascinating and hilarious Twitter thread.

Now we’ve all fallen victim to opening up too many tabs in Chrome and having our computer grind to a frustrating halt. But for most people, I’m guessing, the upper limit of their open tabs on Chrome is probably more than 50 but less than 100. Morrison, armed with Apple’s state of the art Mac Pro, was able to open more than 6000 Google Chrome tabs.

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Ever wonder how many Google Chrome tabs a top of the line Mac Pro can keep open? originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 13:56:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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