We can’t tell you how happy we are that Google finally announced its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL flagship smartphones. It’s not that we’re actually any more excited about these new smartphones than any other new handsets that have been released in the recent past, though there’s no question that Google’s new phones are impressive. No, we’re happy because the countless leaks and rumors have finally come to an end. A few leaks here and there are terrific because they give early adopters something to look forward to. But in the case of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, it was overkill and we think plenty of people out there were just as sick and tired of all the leaks as we were. Now that the new Pixel 4 phones are official, we can all just relax and enjoy them.

Thanks to all of the aforementioned leaks and rumors, nothing Google announced earlier this week pertaining to the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL came as much of a surprise. In fact, just about everything else the company unveiled at its big hardware event had also leaked. But the Pixel 4 phones were obviously the biggest news from the show this past Tuesday, and now we have less than one week to go before they finally hit store shelves.

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Is the Pixel 4’s most revolutionary new feature just a huge waste of time? originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 08:21:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve told you about Amazon’s killer sale on its two most popular Fire TV products a couple of times now, and we’re going to tell you about it one last time. Why? Because this great deal is almost certainly going to disappear either today or tomorrow. If you missed out before, head over to Amazon and you’ll find the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K both on sale at their lowest prices since Prime Day. That’s $24.99 instead of $40 for the entry-level model, and $34.99 instead of $50 for the 4K version!

Fire TV Stick

• #1 best-selling streaming media player, with Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen).
• Use the dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons to control your TV, soundbar, and receiver.
• Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, SHOWTIME, and more.
• More storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick.
• Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus browse millions of websites using Firefox or Silk.
• The most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player–view live camera feeds, check the weather, dim the lights, and stream music with the included Alexa voice functionality.
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes.
• No cable or satellite? No problem. Watch live TV and sports with subscriptions to Hulu, Sling, and others.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K

• New on Fire TV: The official YouTube app. Use your voice to find, launch, and play content on YouTube.
• The only Fire TV stick with 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.
• Watch favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, HBO, and more. Subscription may be required.
• Stream for free with Pluto TV, IMDb TV, and others.
• The most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player—view live camera feeds, dim the lights, and stream music.
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes.
• Launch and control content with the Alexa Voice Remote.
• More storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick.

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $34.99

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You’re almost out of time to get the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K at the lowest prices since Prime Day originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 07:56:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple refreshed the AirPods earlier this year, but that was only a minor upgrade for the iconic wireless earphones. AirPods 2 got a case that can be recharged wirelessly and a brand new chip, but the device still looks exactly as the first-gen model — both of them are available in stores. But Apple is also expected to release a brand new AirPods version later this year, on in early 2020, which we’ve been referring to as AirPods 3. A new story from China claims the actual name of Apple’s next-gen AirPods is AirPods Pro. The redesigned earphones are supposed to be even more expensive than AirPods 2 and might launch as soon as late October.

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Report says Apple is about to surprise us with new ‘AirPods Pro’ that’ll launch in the next 2 weeks originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 07:31:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google has been porting Waze’s best feature to Google Maps for a while now, but only in a limited fashion and only on Android. That’s the crowd-sourced incident reports feature that tuned Waze into a popular choice for people who drive a lot. Google has been adding support for some of the incident types available in Waze to the Android version of Maps, and users are about to get even more options. Better yet, all those reports are going to be available over on the iOS version of Maps.

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The best Waze feature is now available in Google Maps for iPhone originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 06:50:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Depending on the age of any given house, the basement beneath it can range from comfortable and cozy to dungeon-like. Still, even the most ancient unfinished basements would be a big step up from what one Iowa family discovered when they ventured to the bottom floor of their home this week.

The Lestina family found a true horror show resting beneath their feet as animal blood, bones, and blobs of fat covered the floor of their basement to a depth of nearly five inches. In searching for the source of the gore officials didn’t have to look far, as the home sits right next to a meat locker where animals are routinely slaughtered.

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Iowa family’s home becomes a horror movie as blood floods their basement originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 23:16:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the prevailing narratives surrounding Tesla is that the company isn’t so much an automotive company as it is a tech company. And truth be told, the description fits. Tesla over the past few years managed to shake up the entire auto industry by incorporating any number of novel tech-oriented innovations into its vehicles. As a prime example, Tesla was the first auto company to introduce over-the-air software updates that enabled users to take advantage of new features after driving off the lot.

Unfortunately, though, a Silicon Valley-esque approach to automotive design can sometimes lead to frustrating usability issues. A new report from Business Insider claims that some older Tesla models are experiencing a few glitches wherein the 17-inch touchscreen in-dash display simply stops working. Other users, meanwhile, have noted that older versions of the Model S have simply stopped charging.

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Some Tesla owners with older vehicles are experiencing a range of worrisome issues originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 22:29:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With all the talk of Apple TV+ and Disney+ lately, both of which are launching within the next month, it can be easy to forget that they are just two of many high-profile streaming services rolling out in the near future. One that will clearly receive a great deal of attention closer to its arrival is the upcoming HBO Max, but on Thursday, WarnerMedia made an announcement so monumental that I have resigned myself to the fact that I will eventually have no choice but to subscribe to yet another service, whether I like it or not.

On Thursday, HBO Max revealed that it has acquired the US streaming rights to the entire Studio Ghibli feature film library. The 34-year-old Japanese studio is responsible for some of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, including the Academy Award-winning classic from 2002, Spirited Away.

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Well, I guess I have to pay for HBO Max now originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 21:42:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Studying Samsung’s patent activity is always a good way to get a sense of where its future smartphone technology and innovations might be headed, as the company rushes to put its stamp on all manner of new designs and advancements before its rivals do. The documentation never points to guaranteed releases, but they do suggest potential avenues that Samsung’s product roadmap might take as they reflect new form factors and features that could possibly end up making it into future handset releases.

Divining the next direction Samsung will take is a bit of an art and a science. We reported earlier today about speculation that an upcoming Samsung phone (the Fold 2, but maybe not) would have a design breakthrough we’ve been waiting for — an under-the-display selfie camera. Meanwhile, a patent for which Samsung applied to the World Intellectual Property Office has just been published, revealing some unusual new smartphone features, like a sliding display and a rotating camera housed under the display.

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If you’re thinking about upgrading some power outlets in your home to add USB ports, there’s something important you should consider before you do. Most receptacles only have USB-A ports, which is nifty but also not very future-proof at all. Instead of doing all the work and then being annoyed with yourself in a year or three when all your gadgets charge with USB-C, pick up some Leviton T5633-W 15-Amp Tamper Resistant Receptacles with Type A & Type-C USB Chargers while they’re discounted on Amazon.

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Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• SMART – Built-in smart chip recognizes the individual device’s charging requirements to optimize the charge
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Adding USB-A and USB-C ports to the power outlets in your home only costs $23 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 20:08:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zombieland fans have waited ten years for a sequel, and it’s finally here. Double Tap premieres on Friday, featuring the same cast and the same crew that delivered the first back in 2009. And while this is a horror-comedy, there will be post-credits scenes in Zombieland 2, which is great news for anyone hoping for a trilogy. The credits scenes include a considerable surprise, and now’s the time to stop if you don’t want any spoilers.

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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has a post-credit scene with a huge surprise originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 19:37:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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