This morning on CNBC’s program Squawk Alley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch senior equity research analyst Wamsi Mohan praised Apple’s pricing strategy for the iPhone 11. As a reminder, per Apple’s annual fall event yesterday, the company decided to sell the new iPhone 11 (the successor to the iPhone XR) at a base price of $699 instead of $749, something Mohan said shows that Apple is demonstrating “an ability to be tactical and understand the market dynamics.”

To be sure, though, there’s also another consideration. And it has to do with the new era Apple has pushed itself into, one dominated increasingly by paid services like Apple Music and the forthcoming Apple TV+.

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Incredible sound quality… deep bass… sleek styling… insane 40-hour battery life… there’s simply nothing else out there that can put all the puzzle pieces together quite like the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. Of course, you can expect to cough up some serious cash if you want the best — especially if you want the best in one of the hottest colors out there, like silver. Head over to Amazon right now, however, and you’ll find these $300 wireless headphones on sale for just $159.99. That’s the lowest price of 2019 by far, and it won’t last much longer.

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – Silver: $159.99

Here are some key details from the product page:

• With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo3 Wireless is your perfect everyday headphone
• Premium playback and fine-tuned acoustics maximize clarity, breadth, and balance
• Adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use. 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
• Take calls, control your music and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls
• Comes with Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones, carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B), Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – Silver: $159.99

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Apple’s $300 Beats Solo3 are down to $160 in one of the hottest colors you can get originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 16:43:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the ongoing search for life beyond Earth, astronomers studying distant exoplanets are looking for a few key ingredients. For starters, a planet has to be close enough to its host star to receive sufficient heat, but far enough away that it’s not boiling hot. Second, and equally as important, is the presence of water, which, as far as we know, is vital to all life.

Most of the exoplanets scientists spot are either too hot or too cold, or are big balls of gas with no clear surface. K2-18b is different, and observations from the Hubble Space Telescope suggest that it’s not only at the right distance from its star, but it actually has water vapor in its atmosphere. This is huge.

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Hubble just detected water vapor around a distant exoplanet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 16:20:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you buy a smart plug made by a big brand, you’re going to pay between $20 and $30 per plug. Even if you go with a smaller brand you’re looking at around $15 each unless you catch a good sale. Here’s another option: instead of spending up to $30 on one smart plug, spend the same amount or even less on a Teckin Smart Power Strip. It has four individually controllable smart outlets that work with an app, IFTTT, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Why control one device when you can control four for the same price!?

Smart Power Strip WiFi Power Bar 5ft Extension Cord Compatible with Alexa,Google Home and IFT…: $25.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• REMOTE CONTROL – Once this smart power strip is connected successfully, you can control the power of your electrical items on/off by the free App (smart life). Even you are not at home, you can easily control your home electronics on or off from anywhere. Also, you can control the switch separately via your phone. Easy to use and install, required a secured 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection.
• VOICE CONTROL – Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google home assistant and IFTTT, control your home appliances with the smart plug by simply giving voice commands to Alexa or Google Assistant. No Hub Required, the smart power strip works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
• MULTIPLE SAFEGUARDS – TECKIN Smart Power Strip is UL approved and it is made of high quality materials. Support 110~240V, 10A maximum load. Circuit breaker automatically breaks off when the current exceeds threshold, preventing plugged-in high temperature devices from damages. PCV0 materials can protect your home safely.
• SET SCHEDULE & TIMER – Schedule the Smart Power Strip to automatically power electronics on and off as needed, like setting lights to come on at dusk or turn off at sunrise. You can create a group for all of your smart devices and control them all with just one command. With the countdown timer feature, simply set a timer for the Smart Power strip to turn off its appliance automatically.
• RELIABLE AND DURABLE – We provide 60-day money-back guarantee for any reason and 2-year warranty for quality-related issues. If you encounter any problem or need further support, please feel free to contact us through E-mail or Amazon directly. For our contact info, you can see on the comments below. We offer free replacement service anytime and for any reason if the plug is defective, please contact us whenever you encounter product issue.

Smart Power Strip WiFi Power Bar 5ft Extension Cord Compatible with Alexa,Google Home and IFT…: $25.99

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Stranger Things is one of the best shows you can stream right now — Netflix made three seasons so far, and a fourth is in development — and the young actress who plays one of the heroes of the horror series is easily the show’s biggest breakout star. Fans of the series probably know who I’m talking about; British actress Millie Bobbie Brown, who plays Eleven on the show. Earlier this year, Brown was rumored to be in the running for a part in Marvel’s upcoming MCU film The Eternals, although she denied any involvement and Marvel never confirmed her as an addition to the growing cast of stars in the superhero movie. But Brown is already developing an original Netflix show together with sister Paige Brown, according to a recent announcement from the streaming company.

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‘Stranger Things’ breakout star Millie Bobbie Brown has a new project in the works for Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 15:11:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want one of the best robot vacuums money can buy, you’re obviously looking at Roomba’s various high-end models. You’ll simply never find suction as powerful or models as feature-rich from other brands. The iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum is one of the best options about there, but it’s pretty pricey at $700. Head over to Amazon right now, however, and you can snag one for just $499!

iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum- Wi-Fi Connected Mapping, Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair,…: $499.00

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Power-Lifting Suction delivers 5X the air power* for improved pick-up performance. *(Compared to Roomba 600 Series and AeroVac System)
• Patented iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology allows the robot to map its surroundings to clean an entire level of your home, around objects, and under furniture.
• Ideal for homes with pets. Premium 3-stage Cleaning System cleans the dirt and pet hair you see and the allergens and dust you don’t.
• Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with carpets and hard floors.
• High-Efficiency Filter traps 99% of cat and dog allergens.
• Automatically recharges as needed, and then continues cleaning – until the job is done.
• Connect and schedule from anywhere. Use Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands to control cleaning. Use the iRobot HOME App to schedule & monitor cleaning sessions.
• Featuring Roomba Essentials- Wi-Fi connected, Smart Navigation, Patented Dirt Detect Technology, Edge-Sweeping Brush, Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head, Works on Carpets and Hard Floors
• Box Content: 1 Roomba 960 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, 1 Home Base Charging Station, 1 North American Line Cord, 1 Extra AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter, 1 Extra Side Brush, 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier (2 AA Batteries included), Owner’s Guide, Documentation Package
• iRobot does not certify the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non-authorized resellers on Amazon, and will not cover claims, provide service or offer replacements for products purchased from these sellers.

iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum- Wi-Fi Connected Mapping, Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair,…: $499.00

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Of all the creatures you could encounter while taking a dip in the Amazon rainforest, coming into contact with an electric eel would likely be one of the more painful meetings. They don’t have a reputation for starting trouble with humans, but if threatened they have the ability to send a serious shock coursing through the body of whatever gets too close.

Now, a newly-discovered species, Electrophorus voltai, has shattered records, producing a far more powerful jolt than any other eel ever studied. But what’s even more shocking than the eel itself is the fact that this species has remained undiscovered for so long.

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Newly-discovered electric eel is the most shocking yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 14:25:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple rolled out the third iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 betas to public beta users on Wednesday, just one day after the iOS 13 GM was released and the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max were announced. iOS 13 is currently slated to launch on September 19th, and iOS 13.1 will follow on September 30th.

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iOS 13.1 public beta 3 now available to download originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, we have to preface this post by saying we have no idea how long this deal will be available, but we’re guessing the answer is not very long at all. With that out of the way… HURRY! Apple just unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 5 and it’s, well, meh. The company cut the price of the Series 3 at the same time, dropping the GPS version to start at $199 and the GPS + Cellular models to start at $299. $299 is indeed a fantastic price, but Amazon is running a surprise sale right now that slashes one of the most popular models — the 38mm Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular with Silver Aluminium Case — to just $229!

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band: $229.00

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

• GPS + Cellular
• Optical heart sensor
• Digital Crown
• S3 with dual-core processor
• Accelerometer and gyroscope
• Swimproof
• watchOS 5
• Aluminum case

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band: $229.00

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Holy cow… the Apple Watch Series 3 that Apple just slashed to $299 is down to $229 on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 13:39:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On Tuesday, Apple took the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater to announce the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. All three phones will be available from carriers and retailers on September 20th, but if you want to save some money when you upgrade, Walmart might be the place to go for your new phone.

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