The Mate 30 Pro is one of the best Android phones of the year… at least on paper. The problem is that Huawei’s phone can’t run any of the Google apps you expect to find on Android devices: Google Play, Gmail, Search, Maps, and YouTube. The US ban forced Huawei to think outside the box and install a different version of Android that runs the company’s own apps, which is a nightmare for anyone using Android phones in Western markets.

From the moment Huawei unveiled the phone last week, hardcore Android users may have assumed it would be easy to port all of Google’s apps over and turn the Mate 30 Pro into a standard Android phone. It turns out that that is indeed the case, in spite of Huawei’s expected flip-flop on the bootloader status.

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In 10 minutes, your Huawei Mate 30 Pro could be running Google apps originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 18:35:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The mystery of why a small hole appeared in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft attached to the International Space Station last year is now somehow even more bizarre than it already was. The hole, which was detected by the crew and patched in space, sparked investigations by Russia’s Roscosmos and NASA, with both agencies vowing to get to the bottom of how such a thing could have happened.

Now, after months of silence, Roscosmos boss Dmitry Rogozin says he knows how it happened, but that NASA will never find out. It’s a bizarre state of affairs that highlights the odd tension that has been building between NASA and the Russian space agency for some time.

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Russia says it won’t tell NASA why a hole appeared in the International Space Station originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 18:04:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As any Apple executive will gladly tell you, the company isn’t so concerned about being the first to introduce a new feature as they are with offering up the best implementation of any given feature. As a prime example, when Apple introduced Touch ID on the iPhone 5s, it wasn’t the first smartphone with a fingerprint sensor. And yet, it was light years ahead of anything that was previously available.

With the recent release of the iPhone 11, it appears that history has repeated itself yet again. The new Night mode feature on the iPhone 11 is absolutely incredible, if not downright magical. And sure, Apple wasn’t the first smartphone to offer up a way to take clear photos in low-light situations, but early testing suggests that Apple’s implementation is far superior to similar offerings from the likes of Google and Samsung.

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Night mode feature on the iPhone 11 outshines Google’s Pixel 3 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 17:16:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Edifier S3000Pro Speakers are the best bookshelf speakers we’ve ever tested, hands down. They sound incredible and they have every feature you could need, all wrapped up in a gorgeous design. That said, $800 is a whole lot of money to spend on speakers. If you want a fantastic pair of speakers that are almost as good for significantly less money, we’ve got just the thing. The new Edifier S2000pro Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers will still blow your mind, and they only cost half as much as the high-end version!

Edifier S2000pro Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers – Near-Field Active Studio Monitor Speake…: $399.99

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• USES HIGH-END AUDIOPHILE COMPONENTS – Built with flat diaphragm tweeters and 5.5 inch woofers, the S2000pro represents the top of the line powered speakers for home or studio use
• BLUETOOTH WIRELESS – Bluetooth 4.0 support with aptX decoder makes playing high fidelity audio from your mobile devices at ease.
• OPTICAL/COAXIAL INPUTS – Connect S2000pro via toslink or spdif connection for lossless digital audio streaming. AUX inputs via dual RCA or dual XLR ports at the back.
• INCLUDES REMOTE – A large remote control with clearly labeled buttons is included for convenience.
• 2 YEAR WARRANTY IN USA AND CANADA – S2000pro is proudly designed and manufactured by Edifier. The entire system is back with a 2 year warranty.

Edifier S2000pro Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers – Near-Field Active Studio Monitor Speake…: $399.99

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There’s a cheaper version of the premium wireless home speaker that blew my mind, and it’s almost as good originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 16:50:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, the planet Venus is incredibly hostile to life as we know it. With surface temperatures near 500 degrees Fahrenheit and a thick cloud layer of sulfuric acid, you wouldn’t last long if you visited, but things may have been very different a few billion years ago.

A new study by researchers at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Science suggests that the Venus we see today is a far cry from what it looked like two to three billion years ago. Past observations of the planet that revealed the possibility that an ocean once covered much of its surface, but scientists remained unsure if that meant the planet was once habitable. Now, new computer models show that a habitable Venus was not only possible but likely.

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Sony has been drip-feeding us details about the next-gen PlayStation for months now, a process which began with a Wired interview back in April. Thanks to the interview, we know that the PlayStation 5 (though it still does not have an official name) will feature an 8-core AMD CPU, custom 3D audio unit, super-fast solid-state drive (SSD), the ability to play physical media, and full backwards compatibility with all PS4 games.

A month later, during a Q&A session at Sony IR Day 2019, deputy president John Kodera seemingly confirmed that PS4 and PS5 owners will be able to play online together. There have been a few major leaks and rumors since, but on Sunday, Sony returned with a small but interesting reveal about its next-gen console.

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Sony reveals another way that the PS5 will be a huge upgrade over the PS4 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 15:58:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Logitech Harmony 665 10-Device Universal Remote is a fantastic remote control that checks pretty much every box you could possibly want to check. Even still, it’s a bit out of reach for many people since it retails for a whopping $180. If you don’t want to spend close to $200 for a remote but you want all the bells and whistles that Logitech Harmony affords, we’ve got the perfect solution. Head over to Amazon right now and you’ll find renewed 665 remotes in stock for only $35 and change!

Logitech – Harmony 665 10-Device Universal Remote – Black (Renewed): $36.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Replace up to 10 remotes: Say goodbye to coffee table clutter. With Harmony 665, combine up to ten home entertainment remotes into one advanced remote.
• Favorites at your fingertips: Customize up to 23 of your favorite channels and access them directly from Harmony 665’s full color screen
• Harmony 665 works with over 270,000 home entertainment devices from more than 6,000 brands, from TVs and cable boxes. *Not compatible with Amazon Fire TV
• Customizable Harmony activities let you control multiple devices as one. Just press the “Watch TV” button and your TV, cable or satellite set top box, and sound bar turn on, each with just the right settings

Logitech – Harmony 665 10-Device Universal Remote – Black (Renewed): $36.99

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Don’t pay $180 for this popular Logitech Harmony remote when refurbs are only $37 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 15:34:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a few years from now, people will likely look back at the current smartphone era and wonder why anyone in their right mind would destroy a perfectly good smartphone by dropping it from tall heights. The reality, though, is that modern-day smartphones, while more resilient and tougher than ever, are still prone to shattering when inadvertently dropped. With that said, a good old-fashioned drop test still has some merit these days, even if the height at which modern-day smartphones will shatter is seemingly getting higher and higher. Further, given that some smartphones cost in excess of $1000, knowing how prone a certain device is to shattering is clearly information of interest to many.

In light of that, it’s time for the time-honored tradition that immediately follows the release of any brand new iPhone: a drop test highlighting just how durable Apple’s next-gen iPhone actually is.

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I try to obey traffic laws including the speed limit as much as I can, but like most people I have my limits. When you’re driving on a big 4-lane street with no residential homes or heavily trafficked stores and the speed limited is 25 mph, there’s no way you’re driving that slow. That’s why a good radar detector is nice to have as long as it’s legal in your state. And of course, it’s even more important to have a dash cam in your car so that you can easily prove you’re innocent in the event of a car accident. The Cobra Road Scout Dash Cam and Radar Detector is a fantastic new model that checks both of those boxes with a single device, and it’s available right now on Amazon.

If you don’t need a radar detector and just want a high-quality dash camera, Cobra’s got two great options for you: The Cobra Drive Dash Cam DASH2208 and the Cobra Drive HD Dash Cam DASH2216D.

Cobra Road Scout Dash Cam and Radar Detector, WiFi, Bluetooth, iRadar Compatible, HD 1080P Dash…: $449.95

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• 2-IN-1 RADAR DETECTOR & DASH CAM – Long range cobra radar detector combined with a high definition dash cam to capture and share unexpected moments. Built in Bluetooth provides community alerts from the Cobra iRadar app.
• HIGH RESOLUTION DASH CAMERA FOR CARS – In-car video management on smartphone through direct Wifi connectivity to view, share, and edit videos. Full HD 1080p, enhanced night vision, and continuous loop recording provide for high quality video capabilities.
• UNMISTAKEABLE DETECTION RANGE & ACCURACY – The best of police radar detector technology and radar detectors for cars, with Digital Signal processing detects real-time radar, laser, live patrol, and speed traps.
• FAST, PRECISE, & RELIABLE ALERTS – Compatible with iRadar app for real-time crowd sourced speed trap notifications, preloaded with red light and speed camera location which trigger GPS-based laser-precise alerts.
• EVERYTHING IN ONE CASE – Carry along the heavy duty EZ Mag Mount, 16GB SD Card, SmartCord, and micro USB cable accessories all in the convenient carry case.

Cobra Road Scout Dash Cam and Radar Detector, WiFi, Bluetooth, iRadar Compatible, HD 1080P Dash…: $449.95

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Cobra’s Road Scout is a radar detector and dash cam in one, and I won’t drive anywhere without it originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 14:48:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Galaxy Fold will be available in the US starting Friday, which will give you a fantastic opportunity to save $1,980, and do something else with that money. We get it, someone had to be first to launch foldable smartphones, and Samsung always wanted to be the one to do it. But if there’s anything the Galaxy Fold has proven so far it’s that technology isn’t ready for smartphone makers to create foldable handsets that are as durable as regular ones. Just a few days ago, Samsung reminded buyers the phone is an accident waiting to happen, in spite of all the changes it made to the phone’s construction. If you still want to go forward and part ways with $2,000, then you should know the chances of ruining your phone are very high, certainly higher than with any other device.

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You’ll probably destroy your $2,000 Galaxy Fold originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 14:25:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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