There’s no denying that the iPhone has become more durable over time, and with the iPhone 11, Apple set out to take things to the next level. According to Apple, the iPhone 11 has more resilient glass than any other smartphone on the market, something the company achieved via a “dual-ion exchange process,” courtesy of Corning.

All that said, just because the iPhone 11 happens to be less likely to shatter, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s less likely to get scratched up. Indeed, there are a growing number of iPhone 11 users on Apple discussion boards complaining about the device picking up scratches far too easily.

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The Nest Learning Thermostat is terrific. The ecobee SmatThermostat is also great. But if you really want to feel like you’re living in the future, you need a GLAS Smart Thermostat by Johnson Controls. This awesome thermostat has smart features and voice control just like those other two models. But on top of that, it also has an incredible design with a transparent glass OLED touchscreen display that looks amazing in any home!

GLAS Smart Thermostat by Johnson Controls, Translucent OLED Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Mobile App, Wor…: $218.48

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Indoor air quality monitoring including humidity, total VOCs and equivalent CO2
• Outdoor air quality reporting including allergens, air quality index and UV index. Compatability GLAS can control the following types of split or packaged units- Conventional, single stage up to 2H/2C, Heat pump, up to 2H/2C/2 Aux Heat. GLAS is compatible with the following HVAC configurations- Gas Heat, Oil Heat,Electric Heat,Ground-, Air-, and Water-source heat pumps, Dual-fuel support for Heat Pump
• Built with Microsoft Cortana and works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
• Beautiful user interface and a translucent OLED touchscreen
• Program your own schedule or allow GLAS to do it for you using the integrated occupancy sensor to create a comfortable space when you are at home
• Mobile connectivity with free GLAS by JCI smart thermostat mobile app available for smart phones and tablets on both iOS and Android
• Control multiple GLAS thermostats in different locations with one mobile app

GLAS Smart Thermostat by Johnson Controls, Translucent OLED Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Mobile App, Wor…: $218.48

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Disney and Sony surprised fans a few weeks ago by announcing a new Spider-Man deal that brings the beloved hero back to the MCU. On top of that, Marvel confirmed the launch date of Spider-Man 3, placing the film towards the end of MCU Phase 4, which concludes in late 2021. We already know some of the titles that are planned for Phase 5, including Black Panther 2 which has a release date, the new Blade remake, Captain Marvel 2, as well as Fantastic Four and mutants stories. Guardians 3 will likely be part of Phase 5 as well, given that Marvel has to wait for James Gunn to finish his DC superhero project before he can return to the franchise that he helmed for Marvel. And, who knows, an Avengers 5 crossover might also be included in Phase 5 — but that’s just speculation for the time being. However, an insider claims that we’re indeed going to get a new hero come Phase 5, a beloved hero that some fans expected to see in Endgame earlier this year.

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Avengers will get a brand new team member soon, but not until MCU Phase 5 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 at 15:57:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here’s the bottom line about the foldable smartphone that has generated so much news coverage for Samsung this year, the vast majority of it not good: The Galaxy Fold is a seriously expensive phone that, in spite of Samsung’s fixes and a release delay, is still an incredibly fragile product. It’s no longer the dumpster fire that it was back in April, in the days leading up to the first planned release until tech writers and reviewers started seeing their early units manifest a slew of problems. But it’s still certainly too problematic at the nearly $2,000 price point for us to recommend.

We showed you over the weekend, for example, a video of the Fold not lasting through the 200,000 folds and unfolds which Samsung promised it can take. Meanwhile, a new design problem has also emerged, and for my money, this is probably one of the most embarrassing yet. Maybe even the most embarrassing.

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Most products typically don’t see their first big discount until sometime after they’re released, but that’s not the case with one of Amazon’s latest additions. The Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker With Clock was just announced last week and it immediately went up for preorder. Hopefully you didn’t pull the trigger right away though, because it just got its first discount! Preorder today and you can snag one for $49.99, which is the same price as a regular Echo Dot and $10 off the new model’s $60 retail price.

All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $49.99

Here’s the key info from the product page:

• Our most popular smart speaker – Now available with an LED display that can show the time, outdoor temperature, or timers.
• Perfect for your nightstand – Ask Alexa to set an alarm. Tap the top to snooze. The light sensor automatically adjusts the display’s brightness, day or night.
• Voice control your music – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible.
• Enjoy stereo sound – Pair with a second Echo Dot for rich, stereo sound. Fill your home with music with compatible Echo devices in different rooms.
• Ready to help – Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
• Voice control your smart home – Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, and more with compatible connected devices.
• Alexa has skills – With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
• Designed to protect your privacy – Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the mics.

All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $49.99

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Legendary director Martin Scorsese, who’s preparing to release his highly anticipated mob flick The Irishman in theaters and on Netflix, made waves last week in an interview with comments appearing to denigrate Marvel’s superhero movies — in a way that’s still resonating days after the fact.

A number of actors and directors like James Gunn (and now Mr. Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr., but more on that in a moment) have weighed in in response to Scorsese’s comments to Empire Magazine, in which the director compared Marvel’s billion-dollar franchise to the frivolity of theme parks. “I don’t see them. I tried, you know?” Scorsese told Empire. “But that’s not cinema.

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Robert Downey Jr. hits back at Scorsese’s Marvel criticism: ‘It makes no sense’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 at 14:48:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s popular AirPods don’t necessarily have bad battery life, but there are other options out there that absolutely crush Apple in this important area. One of our favorites is definitely the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Bluetooth Earbuds, which was released just recently released. Not only do these earphones sound fantastic and feature a great lightweight design that’s comfortable for hours, but they also feature crazy battery life of 9 hours per charge. That’s literally double the 4.5 hours you get with AirPods!

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for iPhone or for Android (Black): $129.95

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

• Incredible Battery life – Up to 9 playback hours from a single charge. 36 hours additional charge – Carry case holds an extra 4 full charges. Charge headphones from empty to full in just 30 minutes.
• Stunning sound quality – Graphene driver diaphragms deliver a superior listening experience with deep bass & clear treble.
• Super Lightweight – Only 4.6g each, with a choice of silicon and memory foam earphone tips.
• Bluetooth 5.0 – Superior connection with no drops in signal. Support for SBC, AAC and aptX to deliver up to CD-quality audio.
• 1-year warranty if sold from an authorized retailer.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for iPhone or for Android (Black): $129.95

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We dug through hundreds of discounted iOS apps on Tuesday morning to find the best of the bunch that are on sale for free. The result is a roundup of six different premium iPhone and iPad apps that are all available as free downloads for a limited time. There’s no telling when these discounts will start to disappear though, so definitely download them for free while you still can.

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Sometimes, it’s smart to buy a genuine product as opposed to a knockoff. For example, we wouldn’t recommend picking up a fake Apple Watch on a street corner. But when it comes to simple products like Apple’s silicone Sport Bands, there’s absolutely no reason whatsoever to shell out $50 a piece. That price is crazy for two strips of silicone and a metal button! Instead, head over to Amazon where you’ll find the VATI Sport Band for Apple Watch in dozens of different colors for as little as $5.99 each. They look exactly like genuine Apple Watch bands but cost a fraction of what Apple charges!

VATI Sport Band Compatible with Apple Watch Band 38mm 40mm, Soft Silicone Sport Strap Replaceme…: $5.99

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• [Compatible Models]: The silicone bands are compatible for 2019 Apple Watch Series 5, iWatch Series 4 /3 /2 /1. NOTICE: 38MM/40MM S/M, 38MM/40MM M/L sizes are made for 38MM/40MM apple watch, 42MM/44MM S/M, 42MM/44MM M/L sizes are made for 42MM/44MM apple watch, S/M means size Small, M/L means size Large! Please choose the correct watch model and size for yourself.
• [Premium Material]: The apple watch bands are made of durable and soft silicone, prevents skin from irritation; flexible, lightweight and very comfortable to wear. Sweat & water resistant.
• [Easy Installation and Removal]: The apple watch band comes with watch lugs on both ends, which locks onto 2018 Watch interface precisely and securely. Easy and direct installation and one button removal.
• [Mix Freely]: Various colors and two selected sizes for you to choose, personalize your apple watch to fit your mood and outfit in daily life; You can mix up different colors of bands to dress up your iWatch and highlight your unique taste.
• [Warranty]: If any quality problems about your order, please contact us at any time. Hassle free replacement or money back during the warranty without return.

VATI Sport Band Compatible with Apple Watch Band 38mm 40mm, Soft Silicone Sport Strap Replaceme…: $5.99

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Apple Watch sport bands just like Apple’s are on sale on Amazon for $5.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 at 13:39:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Farmers have always done their best to maximize yield, whether that be cramming another row of corn onto a field or breeding beefier cattle, but pig farmers in China are really taking things to a new level. As Bloomberg reports, some pig farmers in the country have bred their animals into an almost unrecognizable state, and boy are they big.

On a farm owned by a man named Pang Cong, one particularly supersized pig weighs in at over 1,100 pounds, making it bigger than a polar bear.

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