As an antitrust investigation led by state attorneys general expands from advertising to take a closer look at Google’s search practices, which we told you about on Thursday, the results of a newspaper investigation published on Friday may add even more fuel to that fire. Specifically, it’s a report that probes all the ways the search giant manipulates the results that you see — in ways that contradict Google’s insistence that it doesn’t tip the scales — and takes a closer look at blacklists and ways that Google favors big businesses over small ones in search results, among other tweaks the company’s engineers make behind the scenes.

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Disney+ may have debuted the first two episodes of The Mandalorian last week, but Netflix is going to counter with full seasons of two of its most popular shows. The Crown is one of Netflix’s biggest critical hits in recent years, and the early reviews are once again very positive. This week will also see the return of The Dragon Prince, which is an animated series, but has similarly received praise for its storytelling and characters.

Other highlights this week include new episodes of Nailed It! and the addition of End of Watch, but we’ll also be losing Nikita, so if you’ve been holding off on watching this CW shows from the early aughts, get on it.

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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Nov. 17) originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 17 Nov 2019 at 13:06:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to have an insanely busy Phase 4, which is the upcoming MCU stage that will contain a massive mix of limited TV series and regular superhero movies. That’s because Marvel and Disney will leverage the new Disney+ streaming service in addition to movie theaters to tell brand new MCU stories. Marvel chief Kevin Feige already said that you’ll need to be aware of what happens in all the MCU series hitting Disney+ to understand the upcoming MCU movies better. At $6.99 a month though, Disney+ is a steal considering all the incredible content it’ll have to offer.

But we’ll still get awesome MCU films in the coming years. We’re looking at six motion pictures that will hit theaters in 2020 and 2021, including Spider-Man 3, and then we’ll also get at least eight films between 2022 and 2023. That’s right, Marvel just set the release dates for five extra MCU Phase 5 titles, on top of the three that we already had. We don’t want to get our hopes up too high just yet, but one of those five new films might be Avengers 5, and another one could even be Deadpool 3.

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MCU Phase 5 news: Marvel set release dates for eight more movies, and one might be ‘Avengers 5′ originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 17 Nov 2019 at 11:59:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If a product has more than 1,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, it’s probably pretty safe to say it’s a solid product. Well, what about something that has more than 28,000 5-star ratings on Amazon? The 3rd-Generation OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Portable Speaker combines a compact design and surprisingly good sound quality with water-resistance and affordability, creating the perfect killer combination to dominate the portable speaker section on Amazon. It has been a best-seller on the nation’s #1 online retailer for as long as we can remember, and the popular all-black model is only $25.99 right now.

OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) – Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Louder Volume, Crystal Clear Stereo Sound…: Price too low to display

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• HIGHER QUALITY CRYSTAL CLEAR STEREO SOUND – The OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) is Designed and Engineered by Cambridge Sound Works in the USA for greater clarity sound, accurate mids and clear highs from dual precision acoustic stereo drivers; the bass output is enhanced by our proprietary passive bass radiator; unique triangular design and downward facing bass radiator further enhance the sound quality; the Higher Quality Crystal Clear Sound & Features distance it from the competition
• LOUDER VOLUME – Surprisingly loud, the Volume Booster 10+ watt power AMP pumps out more volume and plays your music with no distortion, even at maximum volume; the louder volume makes the OontZ Angle 3 (3Rd Gen) Portable Bluetooth Speakers the perfect speaker for any room and the ideal Outdoor Speakers
• INCREDIBLE 100 FOOT BLUETOOTH RANGE – Play the OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) Bluetooth Speakers up to 100 unobstructed feet away from your device; advanced antenna design with Bluetooth 4.2 provides greater wireless range and faster Bluetooth connection; connects easily with the Echo Dot, Echo Dot 3rd Gen, Echo, Echo Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPad, Samsung Galaxy 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Samsung Note, Smartphone, Cellphone, Laptop, computer, Mac, and all other Bluetooth devices
• IPX5 WATER RESISTANT – The OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) is totally Splashproof, Rainproof shower speaker, great Shower Speaker; with IPX5 certification the speaker can resist gentle water spray and splash but cannot be partially or fully submerged
• LONGER BATTERY PLAYTIME UP TO 14 HOURS – Play from morning till night; battery can play up to 14 hours at 2/3 volume; AUX IN Jack connect from TVs and non-Bluetooth devices with a 3.5mm Line-In cable for the Perfect Line-In Speaker; BUILT-IN Microphone for personal handsfree speakerphone calls from a Cellphone or iPhone; Light-weight just 10 oz, 5” long, 2.8” high INCLUDES Micro-USB charging cable; Official OontZ Angle 3 Carry Case available sold separately on Amazon

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Believe it or not, the release of Netflix’s first animated feature on Friday (Klaus, the directorial debut of Despicable Me creator Sergio Pablos which purports to be a Santa Claus origin story) can actually tell you a lot about Netflix at this point in time, as new rivals like Disney+ emerge as credible threats and pressure mounts on Netflix to deliver hits and keep subscribers happy.

Netflix has been spending billions of dollars on content this year and keeps raising money to keep spending on more content, precisely because that’s the only way to maintain its prominence as the king of the streaming hill. The streaming giant has to keep its pipeline of new series and movies humming with constant additions, it has to empower creators, it has to offer content that appeals to critics as well as to the general public — to families and children, as well as adults hungry for action and drama. And, to reiterate, the release of Klaus — which includes voice work from actors Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman, and J.K. Simmons — checks all of those boxes, and then some.

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Today’s roundup of the best daily deals out there is fantastic, so we’ll get right to it. Highlights include the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on the renewed Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Ring Video Doorbell Pro, a rare discount on AirPods Pro (ignore the shipping quote, they typically ship in a week or two), an incredible $10 cable that charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time, Anker’s popular $18 PowerPort 5 wireless charger for only $8.99 with coupon code DS251813, a free Echo Dot when you buy a $260 Ecovacs Deebot 601 robot vacuum on sale for $218, $100 off 23andMe’s best-selling DNA test, a crazy deal that slashes renewed Dyson V7 Animal cordless vacuums to $179.99, $250 off the top-rated Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Kit, and a crazy one-day sale that slashes up to 35% off all the household cleaners and essentials you could ever need. Check out all the deals below.

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Works with Alexa (existing doorbell wiring requi…: $129.00

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2: $99.00

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Uoeos 2 in 1 Wireless Charger for Apple Watch & iPhone Charger Cable 5ft/1.5m Portable Charging…: $9.98

Anker Wireless Charger, PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad Upgraded, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone 11,…: $8.99 (use code DS251813 by 11/24)

ECOVACS DEEBOT 601 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with App Control Bundle with Echo Dot 3rd Gen (Charco…: $217.94

23andMe Health + Ancestry Service: Personal Genetic DNA Test Including Health Predispositions,…: $99.00

Dyson V7 Animal Cordless HEPA Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Bonus Tools, Iron (Renewed): $179.99

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Kit w/EF-M15-45mm and 4K Video – Black: $649.00

Save up to 35% on household essentials
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American Express has long dominated the upper end of the credit card marketplace, with cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express offering a slew of perks and rewards geared toward more affluent consumers who have lots of disposable income (with a hefty $550 annual fee underscoring the premium nature of the card). But what about middle-market borrowers? Those who don’t need or want the same degree of premium benefits, and an annual fee of no more than $200?

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Credit card face-off: Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 16 Nov 2019 at 18:59:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, so, funny story: Remember that crazy-bright fireball that appeared over the skies of St. Louis earlier this week? Yeah, it was awesome, but finding the leftovers would be even more awesome, and the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is willing to fork over a hefty sum if anyone can locate sizable chunks of the rock itself.

The fireball that was witnessed by man across the state of Missouri was captured on video from multiple angles, and it’s believed that the rock that produced it was somewhere around 220 pounds. That’s a big old chunk of space junk, but did any of it survive the trip through our atmosphere?

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This museum will pay you $25,000 to find Missouri meteorite pieces originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 16 Nov 2019 at 16:11:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may not see it on the surface, but there’s an arms race happening at your local pharmacy. Every day, antibiotics are handed out to countless sick people around the globe. They’re our best weapon against many types of bacteria, and they’ve worked well for us for a long time. That’s beginning to change.

Life finds a way, and bacteria are no different. We developed drugs to kill them off in ourselves, our animals, and even in the food we eat, but it was only a matter of time before such microorganisms found ways around them. Today, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are already claiming lives, and a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that as many as four people are killed by these new “superbugs” every hour in the United States alone.

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Other than the streaming and log-in hiccups that frustrated some viewers who tried out the new service earlier this week, the hotly anticipated debut of Disney’s new streamer Disney+ on Tuesday seems to have been enough of a success that it reportedly garnered millions of subscribers for Disney. And it even helped the Walt Disney Co. stock price reach its biggest single-day gain in seven months as a result.

Indeed, the new streamer has emerged as a credible threat to Netflix right out of the gate. Its monthly price starts at $6.99, and for that price you get to enjoy hundreds of movies from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney, not to mention new series that will be exclusive to Disney+. Along those lines, after watching the first episode of the streamer’s new series The Mandalorian (with my first impressions recorded here) I found it to be a fantastic addition to the Star Wars franchise.

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