Here’s the thing about how important of a market China is to Apple when it comes to iPhone sales. According to data prepared by Bloomberg, 55% of Apple’s revenue this year has been attributable to the iPhone. Interestingly, over the same period, almost 20% of the company’s revenue has been derived from the greater China region alone — and so when an analyst tells his clients that iPhone shipments are dropping precipitously in the region, needless to say, it generates headlines.

That’s what happened today, in fact, with a report from Credit Suisse analyst Matthew Cabral explaining that iPhone shipments in China fell a little more than 35% year-over-year last month, a “sustained softness” that Credit Suisse has decided is an “incremental concern.” Indeed, per Bloomberg News, the November drop “marks the second straight double-digit decline” of iPhone shipments in the massive Chinese market.

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iPhone shipments took a big hit in one of Apple’s most important markets originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 14:47:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When NASA eventually sends humans to Mars — a mission that might not take place for another decade or more — there’s a good chance they’ll be targeting a region of the planet where water ice is readily available. With that in mind, it makes sense for NASA to figure out what locations on the Red Planet have the most ice.

Now, a new research effort using a pair of high-tech NASA machines has revealed a wealth of water ice hiding just below the surface across a fairly large swath of the planet. The ice is so close to the surface that the researchers say it could be easily accessed with simple tools.

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NASA just found a whole bunch of water ice hiding on Mars originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 14:01:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As is the case each and every year during Black Friday and Cyber Week, Instant Pots were among the best-selling products out there. Did you get one for yourself this year? If so, or if you already have an Instant Pot and you’re looking for new recipes, we’ve got a killer deal you definitely need to check out. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 500 Everyday Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users is the best-selling Instant Pot cookbook on Amazon, and the Kindle version is on sale right now for just $3.99! That’s the lowest price ever, and remember, you don’t need a Kindle to get it since there are Kindle apps out there for pretty much everything with a screen!

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 500 Everyday Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users. Tr…: $3.99

Here’s more from the product page:

Enjoy these 500 Recipes for Any Budget.
Recipes are listed step by step in a clear and understandable manner.
With this cookbook, you will cook better, tastier and faster meals for yourself and your family.

In this cookbook, you will discover…

• • Amazing meals the whole family will love.
  • Recipes for vegetarians anyone will enjoy.
  • Most recipes made for anyone with a busy lifestyle.
  • Detailed ingredient lists and precise cooking times so each dish turns out perfect.
  • Easy-to-follow instructions on making each dish in an Instant Pot.
  • Helpful tips and tricks on how to make each meal one your whole family will request time and time again.
  • Plus much more helpful information.

Eating is meant to be a shared experience and is a great time for family members to catch up with each other’s day. A good meal gets them to the dinner table every time.

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Get a new Instant Pot? This best-selling cookbook with 500 recipes is only $3.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 13:38:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We might have to wait a long time until Marvel makes another movie as epic as Avengers: Endgame, but the studio is already rebuilding the MCU to accommodate new heroes, new villains, and awesome crossovers. It all starts with next year’s Black Widow, which marks the official beginning of MCU Phase 4. We’ve already heard a bunch of exciting things about the next Marvel movies, which should deliver a few interesting stories even though there won’t be any Avengers or Guardians in them. Two upcoming MCU titles are of particular interest already, as they’re shaping up to be the biggest non-Avengers films since Captain America: Civil War when it comes to the number of high-profile heroes that will be featured in the same movie.

One of them is next year’s Eternals, which is supposed to introduce a brand new team of superheroes and potential Avengers team members. The other one premiers in 2021, and it’s a sequel that’s supposed to introduce the next big Marvel narrative. Interestingly enough, it might also introduce the one Marvel hero we’ve been dying to see in the MCU. What’s even better is that we may be looking at the most amazing cameo ever, from an actor who’s already made a name for himself playing the character.

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New leak might finally reveal exactly when the X-Men will finally arrive in the MCU originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 13:15:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember back when LED light bulbs used to cost an arm and a leg? That’s definitely not the case anymore, especially if you hurry and take advantage of this Amazon sale. Sylvania General Lighting 8.5W Soft White A19 LED Light Bulbs are the most popular bulbs on Amazon, and they’re on sale right now for less than $1 each if you pick up a 24-pack. Bottom line: These things last about 20 years so you might never have to buy light bulbs again!

SYLVANIA General Lighting 74765 A19 Efficient 8.5W Soft White 2700K 60W Equivalent A29 LED Ligh…: $22.78 ($0.95 each)

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• These LED lamps make an energy efficient replacement and substitute for standard 60 watt incandescent lamps; At 8.5 watts, each bulb emits the bright light output of 800 lumens
• These bulbs are a great energy saving replacement for old incandescent bulbs because each lamp has a total lifespan of up to 11, 000 hours; You won’t need to constantly change your lightbulbs anymore
• These LED lightbulbs require less energy and can save money on your energy bill; Each soft white light bulb works as a great replacement for old 60 Watt incandescent bulbs
• These LED light bulbs have a Color temperature of 2700 kelvin, which produces a soft white Color; This bulb is perfect for your nightstand, living room, or dining room
• This bulb is not dimmable; Operating Temperature (°C): 20 to 40

SYLVANIA General Lighting 74765 A19 Efficient 8.5W Soft White 2700K 60W Equivalent A29 LED Ligh…: $22.78 ($0.95 each)

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Sylvania soft white LED light bulbs are somehow under $1 each in this Amazon sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 12:52:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon’s Ring cameras are now commonplace in homes of early smart tech adopters across the country, but just how secure are they? Recent reports from Ring owners read like a horror movie, with bad actors invading the internet-connected cameras and causing all manner of distress.

One of the most bizarre recent reports comes from Grand Prairie, Texas, where a couple says they awoke in the middle of the night to an alarm coming from their Ring camera. But that’s not all they heard; After the couple came to investigate, a voice over the Ring’s built-in speaker claimed that the couple’s Ring account had been terminated, and that they themselves would be “terminated” if they didn’t fork over a hefty haul of cryptocurrency.

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Ring hackers demand $350,000 in Bitcoin from Texas couple, but something so simple ruined their plot originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 12:29:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With a regular price of only $30, the Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player is definitely one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season. It provides access to endless amounts of streaming entertainment for a tiny fraction of the cost of some comparable devices, plus is has the same great Roku software that everyone loves. Right now it’s on sale on Amazon for just $24, which matches its lowest price ever. It’s pretty much a no-brainer at this price and it makes a fantastic last-minute gift if you’re not yet done with your holiday shopping. Or, if you want a big upgrade, the $60 Roku Streaming Stick+ with 4K and HDR support is down to $44 right now!

Roku Express HD

• Streaming made easy: Roku Express lets you stream free, live and premium TV over the Internet—right to your TV. It’s perfect for new users, secondary TVs and easy gifting—but powerful enough for seasoned pros
• Quick and easy setup: Just plug it into your TV with the included High Speed HDMI Cable and connect to the internet to get started
• Tons of power, tons of fun: Compact and power packed, you’ll stream your favorites with ease; from movies and series on Apple TV+, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, The Roku Channel, HBO, Showtime and Google Play to cable alternatives like Hulu with Live TV and PlayStation Vue, enjoy the most talked about TV across free and paid channels
• Low cost, no extra fees: For under $30, Roku Express streaming device includes a High Speed HDMI Cable—and there’s no monthly equipment fee; with access to free TV on hundreds of channels, there’s plenty to stream without spending extra
• Simple remote: Incredibly easy to use, this remote features shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels
• Endless entertainment: Stream it all, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; never miss award winning shows, the latest blockbuster hits, and more; access 500,000+ movies and TV episodes; stream what you love and cut back on cable TV bills
• Enjoy free TV channels: Stream live TV, 24/7 news, sports, movies, shows, and more on The Roku Channel, plus a huge collection of free entertainment from top channels on Featured Free

Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player 2019: $24.00

Roku Streaming Stick+

• New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices
• Wireless that goes the distance: Basement rec room? Backyard movie night? Bring ‘em on. The long-range wireless receiver gives you up to 4x the range and a stronger signal for smooth streaming even in rooms farther from your router
• Brilliant picture quality: Experience your favorite shows with stunning detail and clarity—whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
• Tons of power, tons of fun: Snappy and responsive, you’ll stream your favorites with ease—from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, to cable alternatives like Sling, enjoy the most talked-about TV across thousands of channels
• No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, mute, and control your streaming all with one remote—use your voice to quickly search across channels, turn captions on, and more in a touch
• Setup is a cinch: Plug it in, connect to the internet, and start streaming—it’s that simple
• Private listening on mobile: Use the free Roku mobile app to pump up the volume on your shows without disturbing the house
• Endless entertainment: Stream what you love, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; Never miss the most talked-about events, award-winning shows, latest blockbuster hits, and more—It’s easy to stream what you love and cut back on cable bills

Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote wi…: $44.00

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At $24, the Roku Express HD is an awesome last-minute Christmas gift for anyone on your list originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 12:06:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Medieval settings, huge armed conflicts, political intrigue, diabolical minds, magic, and courageous heroes. That’s what you’d expect from any fantasy movie or TV series because of what’s been done so far in the genre. And that’s what Netflix’s The Witcher will deliver too, come next Friday when the first season premieres. The streaming giant just released the final trailer for the show, which further reinforces the idea that The Witcher is really Netflix’s own version of Game of Thrones.

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Final ‘The Witcher’ trailer shows us exactly why everyone’s calling it Netflix’s ‘Game of Thrones’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 11:43:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year, the Kasa Smart Plug Lite by TP-Link was one of the best-selling products on Amazon. That’s saying a lot, considering how many hundreds of thousands of products were discounted over that time span. Even if you got yourself a few of these awesome Alexa and Google Assistant-compatible smart plugs already, the bottom line is you can never have enough Wi-Fi smart plugs. They’re back down to $10 each right now when you buy a 2-pack, so grab a couple while you still can!

Kasa Smart Plug Lite by TP-Link, Smart Home Wifi Outlet Works with Alexa Echo & Google Home – 1…: $19.99

Here’s the key info from Amazon’s product page:

• Control from Anywhere: Turn electronics on or off from Anywhere with Your Smartphone using the kasa app (compatible w/ android & ios)
• Voice Control: Works with amazon alexa, google assistant and microSoft cortana Supported devices for a hands Free Experience
• Easy Control: Control light duty plug in electronics with loads up to (ie; Lamps, tvs, stereos, etc)
• Kasa scenes & schedules: Schedule the Smart plug to automatically switch on and off when away or set a scene for Controlling many devices with a Single button
• Note: 2 Pack Includes two (2) Smart plugs; Requires a Secured 2.4 gigahertz wifi network connection

Kasa Smart Plug Lite by TP-Link, Smart Home Wifi Outlet Works with Alexa Echo & Google Home – 1…: $19.99

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TP-Link smart plugs were Black Friday best-sellers on Amazon, and they’re down back to $10 each originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 11:20:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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