Google reveals the breathtaking amount of Earth it has now mapped and photographed

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For 12 years now, Google’s Street View cars have traversed roadways around the globe with that unmistakable camera rig affixed to the roof which bit by bit has captured sprawling megacities, less populated towns and hamlets and everything in between. On Friday, the search giant pulled back the curtain a little more on its ongoing effort to map the globe, revealing the breathtaking amount of the planet the company has now mapped and photographed.

To date, the company says its Steet View cars (and trekkers, which are camera rigs that are manually lugged where cars can’t go) have captured so many billions of images that Google has now collected more than 10 million miles of Street View imagery. To put that in perspective, that amount of Google Street View imagery would circle the globe more than 400 times.

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Oculus Go VR headset just dropped to its lowest price ever – only $129.99

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Would you have ever thought even just a few short years ago that a wildly popular standalone VR headset would be priced so low that it’s basically an impulse buy? We sure wouldn’t have thought that, but here we are on Saturday and the Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset is on sale at its lowest price ever starting at just $129.99! To put that in perspective, you could buy FIVE of these popular VR headsets and still spend $50 less than you would on Apple’s cheapest iPhone 11 model! Definitely grab one while they’re on sale and make someone’s holiday this year… even if it’s your own!

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 32GB: $129.99

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 64GB: $199.00

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

  • Personal Viewing: The littlest, big screen. Crystal clear optics and state-of-the-art 3D graphics make your headset feel more like a personal theater
  • Viewing with Friends: Watch with friends. Meet up in VR with friends and fans from around the world to catch live sports, concerts, or just your favorite TV show
  • Portable & Easy to use: Ready when you are. Experience portable, all-in-one VR. That means no PC, phone, wires or hassles
  • Controller: Effortless control. Whether it’s navigating to your favorite shows or to a far-off land, the intuitive controller makes getting there a cinch
  • Built-In Audio: Surrounded by sound. Spatial audio drivers are built right into the headset, providing dramatic, immersive sound without the need for bulky or tangled headphones. Oculus Go also features a 3.5 mm audio jack

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 32GB: $129.99

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 64GB: $199.00

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The 12 most anticipated video games of 2020

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As I alluded to in last year’s list of my most anticipated games of 2019, this year was for all intents and purposes the last full year of the generation. Next holiday season, Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 while Microsoft will launch the Xbox Series X, and although both are expected to be backwards compatible with games from the current generation, many game studios have already begun to redirect their efforts to next-gen development.

But there are still plenty of games to look forward to next year, even if the generation is winding down. Below, we’ve collected our 12 most anticipated games expected to launch within the next twelve months.

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Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch is back down to its Black Friday price

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Aside from the Apple Watch — which is somehow on sale right now on Amazon for less than it was on Black Friday — there’s no question that the Fitbit Versa 2 is the hottest smartwatch out there. It packs all the features people loved in the original model, but it’s also sleeker, has better battery life, and has Alexa built in! It’s a terrific value indeed at $200, but it’s available again on Amazon at its Black Friday price of just $129.95. Definitely check it out!

Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music, Alexa Built-in, Sleep & Swim…: $129.95

Here are the highlights from the product page:

  • Use Amazon Alexa Built in to get quick news and information, check the weather, set timers and alarms, control your smart home devices and more all through the sound of your voice (third party app may be required; Amazon Alexa not available in all countries)
  • Based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness, Sleep Score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night; Also track your time in light, deep and REM sleep stages and get personal insights
  • Control your Spotify app, download Pandora stations and add Deezer playlists plus store and play 300+ songs on your wrist (subscription required; Pandora is US only)
  • With a larger display and an always on option, your information’s always a quick glance away (always on display requires more frequent charging)
  • Track heart rate 24/ 7, steps, distance, calories burned, hourly activity, active minutes and floors climbed
  • Works around the clock with 6 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors)
  • Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby; Plus send quick replies and voice replies on Android only

Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music, Alexa Built-in, Sleep & Swim…: $129.95

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ script reveals a major MCU villain was supposed to have a cameo

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is just a few days away, but the movie is hardly able to match the excitement and buzz that surrounded Avengers: Endgame. Thanks to Infinity War, Avengers 4 was the most talked-about piece of entertainment in town, in a year that brought us not only the end of Marvel’s Infinity Saga but also the final season of Game of Thrones — and now, the last movie in the third Star Wars trilogy.

With nearly eight months gone since the Endgame’s premiere, we’re still talking about it, as we’ve been getting plenty of new information in the past few weeks. The film premiered on Disney+, complete with an exciting bundle of deleted scenes that are still fun to watch, even though they didn’t make it to the final cut — especially one that would have significantly altered the course of events. At the same time, Disney is pushing the film for award considerations, which means we now have the full script available online and it’s another source of exciting Endgame Easter eggs. Like the fact that a different major MCU villain was supposed to have a cameo in the film at one point before Marvel decided it to cut it from the final version.

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Sony’s true wireless earbuds crush AirPods Pro, and today they’re on sale for $50 less

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Apple’s AirPods Pro were discounted for the first time ever during Black Friday and Cyber Week this year, and you should definitely be happy if you got them on sale. If you didn’t already buy a pair though, we have excellent news: the Sony WF1000XM3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds are back on sale today for the first time since Cyber Monday. For $50 less than AirPods Pro, you get buds with far better sound quality, deeper bass, a more comfortable fit, and immeasurably better noise cancelling tech. We’re not sure any decision has ever been easier, to be honest.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds, Black: $198.00

Here’s more info from the product page:

  • Industry leading noise canceling with HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1e
  • 24bit Audio signal processing delivers dramatically improved sound quality
  • Battery life up to 24 hours with carrying case (with 10min quick charge for 90min of play time
  • Truly wireless design with uninterrupted L/R simultaneous Bluetooth transmission
  • Smart listening by adaptive sound control automatically switches to ambient sound mode based on your activity
  • Quick attention mode and wearing detection make conversations effortless. Frequency Response (Bluetooth Communication):20 Hz–20,000 Hz
  • N the box: Charging case, Triple comfort earbuds (S, M, L × 2) long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (stainless, S, M, L × 2), card, operating instruction, Reference guide, USB Type C cable (Approx. 20cm)

Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds, Black: $198.00

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This new navigation app has smart features you won’t find in Waze or Google Maps

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It’s particularly crowded everywhere this time of year, not just because of the moody weather, but also because everyone is going places. Traveling during the holidays can be a massive chore, especially if it involves lots of driving. And while there are at least a couple of great apps to help you out with directions and all sorts of relevant navigation data, it turns out they have a massive flaw, one that a newcomer is looking to fix.

Sure, Waze will warn you about all sorts of incidents, snowy roads included, and Google Maps will show you great places to eat, and tell you whether the next train is crowded. But neither will tell you when it’s best to stop to make the most of your journey while on a drive. There’s one app that will, and that’s why you’re probably going to want to check out Nexit on the iPhone this Christmas.

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Apple Watch Series 5 is somehow on Amazon right now for less than it was on Black Friday

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The silver Apple Watch Series 5 in 44mm was the best-selling Series 5 model we covered during this year’s big Black Friday and Cyber Week sales, which makes sense because it was down to its lowest price ever… until now. Amazon is currently selling this wildly popular model for just $384, which is $45 less than you’ll pay if you buy one from Apple or pretty much anywhere else right now. Definitely snag one on sale while you can, and get a bunch of silicone Sport Bands in different colors while you’re at it for as little as $5.99 a piece!

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS, 44mm) – Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band: $384.00

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

  • GPS
  • Always-On Retina display
  • 30% larger screen
  • Swimproof
  • ECG app
  • Electrical and optical heart sensors
  • Built-in compass
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • Fall detection

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS, 44mm) – Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band: $384.00

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8 new trailers you need to watch: Free Guy, Wonder Woman 1984, Ghostbusters, and more

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We’re nearly there, Star Wars fans — one week away from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. In many ways, The Last Jedi felt like a sort of ending to the Skywalker saga. But then again, there are three movies in a trilogy. It doesn’t help that The Rise of Skywalker’s plot has leaked online, and there seem to be different leaks that corroborate the same storyline. And things aren’t necessarily looking up for the final film. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go watch it as soon as it launches, something I plan on doing next week in the midst of all the craziness that precedes Christmas.

Until then, however, we have at least three brand new movies hitting cinemas this week that you should be aware of. First up is Jumanji: The Next Level, which will easily win the box office this weekend, although it won’t be able to hang on to that top spot for more than a week. Uncut Gems is the rare Adam Sandler film that people say is so good he should get an Oscar for it. And then we have an unusual Christmas story: Black Christmas. If you’re staying in, by the way, then Ryan Reynold’s action flick 6 Underground is waiting on Netflix for instant gratification.

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: 99¢ Echo Dot, last Nintendo Switch deal of 2019, $15 Wi-Fi extender, more

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Today isn’t Black Friday, but we might have to start referring to it as “Black Saturday” because there are so many killer deals out there ahead of the holidays that we almost don’t know where to start. Luckily, we were able to narrow things down to just 10 deals that are particularly worthy of your attention today. Highlights include an Echo Dot for just 99¢ when you get it with a month of Amazon Music Unlimited (details here), the first discount on Sony’s industry-leading noise cancelling true wireless earbuds since Cyber Monday (they’re sooooo much better than AirPods Pro and cost over $50 less!), the best-selling Wi-Fi range extender on Amazon’s whole website for only $14.95, a $30 Amazon credit when you buy a Nintendo Switch and use the coupon code D3E2CDJ6GB6S at checkout, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for the PS4 or Xbox One for only $38, The single best deal we’ve ever seen on a Ring Video Doorbell bundle, Black Friday pricing that just came back for the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch, a best-selling robot vacuum for literally half the price of a Roomba, an Oculus Go VR headset at its lowest price ever, and white Philips Hue bulbs for just $8.75 a piece when you buy them renewed. Check out all of today’s top daily deals down below.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $0.99 and 1 month of Amazon Music Unlimited for $7.99 with Auto-renewal…: $8.98

Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds, Black: $198.00

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $14.95

Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con – HAC-001(-01): $299.00 (use code D3E2CDJ6GB6S)

Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy‑Con – HAC-001(-01): $299.00 (use code D3E2CDJ6GB6S)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – PlayStation 4: $38.00

Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Show 5 (Charcoal): $139.00

Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music, Alexa Built-in, Sleep & Swim…: $129.95

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Max Power Suction, Up to 110 min Runtime, Hard F…: $134.99

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 32GB: $129.99

Philips Hue White A19 4-Pack 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Bulb (Compatible with Amazon Ale…: $34.99

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: 99¢ Echo Dot, last Nintendo Switch deal of 2019, $15 Wi-Fi extender, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 14 Dec 2019 at 07:48:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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