Astronomers spot distant gas giant on a bizarre journey around its star

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In our solar system, each planet has a reasonably well-defined and mostly circular path that it follows around the Sun. This, astronomers think, is true of many other star systems. But as with anything, in the vastness of the universe, there are bound to be outliers. The distant gas giant exoplanet known as HR 5183 b is one such outlier.

Unlike any planets in our own system, HR 5183 b’s orbit around its host star is stretched to the extreme. Rather than being shaped like a circle, it’s shaped like a long, narrow egg, and this extreme eccentricity is making scientists question just how it came to be in the first place.

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Google’s Pixel might not be affected by the US-China trade war

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Google upcoming Pixel 4 flagship is likely to be just as pricey as its predecessor, if not even more expensive. Google didn’t make it a secret when it launched the Pixel line a few years ago that it is going after the premium market, and that it wants to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung rather than midrange vendors.

Google may have had to create a cheaper version of the Pixel 3 to increase sales, but the Pixel 4 is going to compete against all the other high-end phones of the year, from the Galaxy S10 to the iPhone 11. And Google is apparently taking steps to ensure that whatever comes of the US-China trade war, it won’t impact its ability to manufacture smartphones or force it to pass the extra costs to customers.

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This could be our first look at the Galaxy Fold 2

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As we get closer to the (supposed) release of Samsung’s (supposedly) fixed Galaxy Fold handset, a funny thing keeps happening. Not only do foldable smartphones seem to be a serious fixture within Samsung’s long-term product roadmap, such that the company keeps patenting one foldable design after another, but we might now have our first sense of what the Galaxy Fold 2 could look like.

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Is Facebook thinking about charging money for access to its social network?

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The morning of August 7th was a morning like any other. The only thing special happening in the tech world on that day was the Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked event. But even that wasn’t such a big deal, considering that everything about Samsung’s new flagship had leaked well in advance of the show.

Little did we know that Facebook, early that morning, may have made a simple and unobservable change to its website that would puzzle us weeks later. Fast-forward to late August, and now we’re wondering if Facebook is suddenly going to start charging us to sign up for its social media network in the future.

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This $18 lighter isn’t magic, but it never runs out of fuel and can’t be blown out in the wind

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Fire? Who needs fire anymore? If you’re still wasting money and filling our landfills with disposable lighters, we’ve got something you’re definitely going to want to see. The Icfun Dual Arc Rechargeable Windproof Plasma Lighter never needs to be refueled because it’s rechargeable. It also never blows out because it uses plasma arcs instead of fire to ignite. It’s awesome and it’s only $17.98 right now on Amazon if you clip the on-site coupon.

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IGNITION & QUALITY $25b6 This $18 lighter isn’t magic, but it never runs out of fuel and can’t be blown out in the wind by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley$ dual arc lighter,5 times faster than single arc electronic lighter;use high quality zinc alloy and high temperature resistance ceramic plate,safe and durable.
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NASA celebrates Spitzer Space Telescope’s 16th birthday with 16 jaw-dropping images

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NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has proven to be one of the most powerful tools in the agency’s arsenal for over a decade and a half, giving us gorgeous views of distant objects using the telescope’s ultra-sensitive infrared sensors. This week, the telescope celebrated its 16th year in space, and NASA wants to make the most of it.

In a new post by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA highlights 16 of the best images Spitzer captured during its lengthy mission. The images, which include distant galaxies, massive stars, and clusters of space dust, are all pure astronomy eye candy.

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You can get Hulu half off for 6 months right now, thanks to Chrissy Teigen

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The streaming service market is about to get significantly more crowded when Apple and Disney throw their hats into the ring in November, but the competition is already pretty heated as it stands today. Netflix is still the service to beat, but Hulu has done its best to undercut the home of Stranger Things by lowering the price of its ad-supported plan in response to Netflix’s price hikes and offering frequent deals that slash that price even further.

In celebration of Chrissy Teigen joining the service with an original cooking show called Family Style, Hulu is giving new subscribers the opportunity to sign up for the ad-supported plan for six months at $2.99 per month. That’s a 50% discount off the standard price. After six months, the price goes back to $5.99 per month.

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Don’t pay $50 for an Echo Dot when the Eufy Genie is pretty much the same thing for $20

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The Echo Dot was a total game-changer when it first launched, giving people access to Alexa for much less than what they would pay for a full size Echo speaker. Now, however, there are even cheaper options out there. Before you spend $50 on a new Echo Dot, you should definitely consider a Eufy Genie Wi-Fi Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa instead. It’s made by Anker so you know the quality is top-notch, and it only costs $19.99!

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Eufy Genie is a voice-controlled smart speaker with Amazon’s intelligent Alexa voice assistant built in. Just say the wake word “Alexa” and Genie plays music, controls your smart home devices, answers your questions, sets calendars, reports the weather and news and more.
Built with a 2W speaker that delivers dynamic audio and room-filling sound, so you can truly enjoy your favorite playlists from streaming services like Amazon Music, TuneIn and iHeartRadio. Also supports music streaming from your Apple devices via AirPlay.
Enables a true voice-controlled smart home experience. Use Genie to control all Alexa-compatible Eufy smart products, such as RoboVac 11c and Lumos LED Smart Bulbs, in addition to other brands that work with Alexa. If you have more than one Eufy Genie or Amazon Echo in your home, Spatial Perception Technology intelligently selects the Eufy Genie or Amazon Echo closest to you to answer your request.
Easy setup with the free EufyHome app. Use the Amazon Alexa app to access 10000+ skills and services, such as Pandora, Domino’s Pizza, Uber, ESPN, NPR News, and much more. Plus, Genie is always getting smarter. Future updates include: directly control Spotify with your voice; Alexa messaging and calling. (EufyHome requires a smartphone or tablet running iOS 8.0 (and above) or Android 4.3 (and above) to operate.)
What You Get: Eufy Genie, AC power adapter (5ft/1.5m), AUX cable (5ft/1.5m), user manual, safety instruction card, our worry-free 12-month warranty and lifetime technical support.

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Fitbit’s new Versa 2 looks like a serious Apple Watch rival

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Apple is expected to introduce new Apple Watch models at its annual September unveiling of new iPhones and other products, but Fitbit decided to go ahead and get the jump on the company by teasing a forthcoming Versa 2 smartwatch. It will cost $199.95 and launch on Sept. 15 – with a ton of features that’s already led to the watch being talked up as a serious competitor to Apple’s signature wearable.

Among some of the enhancements Fitbit brought to the Versa 2, it has an AMOLED screen that can stay always-on (unlike the Apple Watch, which lacks an always-on display and forces you to raise your wrist to “wake” the watch). Likewise, Fitbit is promising up to five days of battery life with the Versa 2, compared to a little less than half that which you get from an Apple Watch.

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You can get 7 of these popular security cameras for less than one Nest Cam and cover your entire home

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Before you go and spend $200 for a single Nest Cam, there’s something you need to know: you can get seven home security cameras that are just as good for even less than you’d spend on a single camera from Nest. The Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera has all the features of a Nest Cam and more, since it also works with Alexa in addition to Google Assistant. And at $26 a pop, you can cover your entire home for less than you’d spend on one security camera from Nest!

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New! (July 2019): Get notified when a person is detected and filter your event videos with people using on-device AI person detection. Available immediately, all Wyze Cam v2 owners can update their camera’s firmware to enjoy this new feature at no additional cost.
1080P Full HD live stream direct to your smartphone day or night with night vision (up to 30 feet away). works with 2. 4GHz Wi-Fi networks (does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi)
Motion tagging technology detects and outlines motion in both live stream and playback video modes. Operating system supports iOS 8. 0 android 5. 0 or later. Night vision has four infrared LEDs 850 Nm with IR cut filter and illuminates up to 29. 6 feet.
Get alerted instantly – Wyze Cam automatically records a 12-second Event Video when it detects motion or sounds. Turn on push notifications to stay on top of things without having to constantly monitor the app.
Free, rolling 14-day cloud storage – Event Videos are securely uploaded to the AWS cloud via end-to-end encryption and are accessible for 14 days — no subscription or monthly fees required. Use the Wyze app (iOS android) to manage and share multiple cameras.
Continuous recording with local storage – Wyze Cam supports local storage of recordings to a micro SD card (sold separately). Play back videos with your Wyze app to solve life’s mysteries.
Magnetic base, 6-foot power cable and included adhesive metal plate let you mount your Wyze Cam anywhere – no screws required. Image sensor type: CMOS sensor
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant: ask your voice assistant to show your front door, kids room, or anywhere else you have your Wyze Cam, smart sound recognition – Wyze Cam recognizes the unique sounds of smoke alarms and CO monitors and alerts you to these specific emergencies. Field of view: 114 degrees

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