Apple got into a bit of hot water earlier this month amidst reports that the company was using contractors to review audio recordings of Siri commands from users. While the goal was simply to improve the efficacy and reliability of Siri, some contractors revealed that they were able to listen in on confidential conversations when Siri was mistakenly called into action.

Compounding matters was the fact that Apple’s Siri review program didn’t even ask users if they wanted to be a part of it. Clearly, this wasn’t a good look for a company that makes privacy a key selling point for its products.

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Apple announces sweeping changes to its Siri review process following privacy backlash originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 11:44:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to cast iron cookware, there’s Cuisinart and then there’s everything else. You know that, of course, but you still haven’t bought yourself any because it’s quite pricey. Don’t worry, we feel your pain and we’re here to help. Amazon is running a terrific one-day sale on six different pieces of cast iron cookware from Cuisinart. You’ll find the $120 Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Cast Iron Casserole in two different colors for $54.99, $130 Cuisinart Cast Iron 12-Inch Fryer in two different colors for $69.99, and the wildly popular $130 Cuisinart 7-Quart Cast Iron Casserole in two different colors for $69.99. Shop the entire sale right here on Amazon’s site, or check out all the deals below.

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Mint Green, 5.5 Quart: $54.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Terracotta Orange, 5.5 Quart: $54.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Chicken Fryer, Mint Green, 12″: $69.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Chicken Fryer, Terracotta Orange, 12″: $69.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Mint Green, 7 Quart: $69.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Terracotta Orange, 7-Quart: $69.99

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Amazon is blowing out Cuisinart cast iron cookware starting at $55, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 11:21:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Public transit is so prevalent in New York City that I can almost always reach my destination without having to leave the subway. At worst, I have to hop on a bus for the last leg of my journey. But even in NYC, and more often in cities where public transit isn’t quite as ubiquitous, there’s always a chance that the train or the bus or the subway will only get you most of the way there, which is why Google Maps is upgrading its transit directions.

In the coming weeks, Google Maps is going to begin pairing transit directions with biking and ridesharing suggestions to make sure you reach your destination with as little walking as possible. That way, you don’t have to figure out how to proceed once you reach the last stop on your trip with a few miles left to your destination.

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Google Maps is getting smarter and making your commute easier originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 10:58:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boy oh boy, do we have some killer daily deals for you to check out on Wednesday. Highlights from today’s roundup include multicolor LED smart bulbs that don’t need a hub for under $11 each when you clip the 10% off coupon, regular soft white LED bulbs for only $1 a piece, $14 off AirPods, $20 off AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, the best-selling home security camera on Amazon for just $26, $130 Sony wireless headphones with 30-hour battery life for $78, an awesome 60-in-1 screwdriver set for $11.19 with coupon code YDYSDAHM, a huge one-day sale on Cuisinart cast iron cookware, a top-rated air fryer for less than $61, the Roku Premiere with 4K and HDR for just $39, $20 off Super Mario Party for Nintendo Switch, brand new 6th-gen iPads for $249, a massive 65-inch LG 4K TV for $997 instead of $1,500, and more. See all of today’s best bargains below.

Smart Light Bulb with Soft White Light 2800k-6200k + RGBW, TECKIN A19 E27 WiFi Multicolor LED B…: $42.28 ($10.57 each)

SYLVANIA 74765 A19 Efficient 8.5W Soft White 2700K 60W Equivalent A29 LED Light Bulb (24 Pack),…: $23.99

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $144.98

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $179.00

Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera with Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Person Dete…: $25.98

Sony WH-XB700 Wireless Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Black: $78.00

ORIA Precision Screwdriver Kit, 60 in 1 with 56 Bits Screwdriver Set, Magnetic Driver Kit with…: $11.19 (use code YDYSDAHM)

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Mint Green, 5.5 Quart: $54.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Chicken Fryer, Terracotta Orange, 12″: $69.99

Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole, Mint Green, 7 Quart: $69.99

OMORC 6 quart Air Fryer, Air Fryers, 1800W Large Hot Air Fryers & Oilless Cooker of Presets, LE…: $100.00

Roku Premiere | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player with Simple Remote and Premium HDMI Cable: $39.00

Super Mario Party – Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]: $39.99

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $249.00

LG 65SM8600PUA Alexa Built-in Nano 8 Series 65″ 4K Ultra HD Smart LED NanoCell TV (2019): $996.99

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Today’s best deals: $1 LED light bulbs, $20 off AirPods, $78 Sony headphones, Cuisinart cast iron cookware, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 10:35:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the most interesting things happening in the entertainment industry right now is the Sony vs. Disney fight over Spider-Man. If you’re somehow unaware of what happened, you should know that Spider-Man 3 is not going to be part of the MCU for the time being, as Sony and Disney failed to ink a new deal. It’s also one of the most annoying things to happen to fans, considering that it’s fans who will suffer most over the split. However, all hope isn’t lost yet, as Sony and Disney might reach a new compromise in the future. That’s why you should bookmark a brand new site whose only purpose is to tell you whether or not Spider-Man is back in the MCU yet.

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This site will tell you if Spider-Man is back in the MCU yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 10:12:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony makes the best wireless noise cancelling headphones on the planet. Everyone knows it. But if you don’t really care about noise cancellation, there’s no reason to spend $350 on a pair of headphones. Instead, check out the Sony WH-XB700 Wireless Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones while they’re discounted on Amazon. They offer killer Sony sound with a ton of bass, and they have 30-hour battery life so they’ll last for about a week per charge even if you listen for more than 4 hours every day!

Sony WH-XB700 Wireless Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Black: $78.00

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Feel the power of extra bass
• Up to 30 hours of battery life for long-lasting listening
• Listen in comfort with an on-ear design and swiveling ear cups
• Optimize your sound settings with the Sony Headphones | connect app
• Easily take calls wirelessly with the built-in mic
• Access your smartphone’s voice assistant with a push of a button
• High quality wireless audio with Bluetooth and NFC
• Sub-c connection for fast and efficient recharging
• In the box: connection cable, USB cable, card, operating instructions, Reference guide

Sony WH-XB700 Wireless Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Black: $78.00

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Sony’s $130 wireless headphones last a week per charge, and they’re on sale for $78 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 09:49:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung spent mountains of cash on catchy anti-Apple marketing to propel it to the top of the smartphone industry. Yet even when it got to the top, the company’s smartphones weren’t actually all that good; it’s amazing what spending tens of billions of dollars on advertising can do. The company’s earliest smartphones were a travesty, but things improved when Samsung began shamelessly copying Apple’s iPhones in every way it possibly could. Even still, Samsung’s lineup of Galaxy flagship phones felt cheap and plasticky until the company eventually relented and began using premium materials in place of flimsy plastic.

Now, in 2019, Samsung makes some of the best flagship smartphones on the planet. The latest examples are the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+, which features the company’s newest Infinity-O display and its tiny hole-punch camera. While the hole-punch selfie cam is cool, the defining characteristic of Samsung’s Infinity display is still the gorgeous curved edges on either side. They look great, they feel great, and they result in bezels that almost completely disappear. Almost…

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Early video review shows off an unreleased flagship phone like nothing you’ve seen before originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 09:26:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The term “can’t-miss” can apply to many different things: a blockbuster movie, a sports prospect that’s the next big star, or even a family event you have to be there for. But when it comes to sales, Woot! is the place that’s providing can’t-miss deals.

For Woot! fans, these can’t-miss sales include plenty of amazing electronics and the Amazon-owned website is rolling out some premiere savings on the Apple iPhone 7. Starting August 28, you’ll be able to get a fully unlocked, refurbished Apple iPhone 7, starting at just $189.99. You won’t have to worry about paying any extra fees to get it unlocked and you won’t have to visit a store to get unlimited access.

This blowout event is giving you the opportunity to get that iPhone 7 you’ve been wanting for a while now. This offer includes 32GB and 128GB phones and you can choose from a few different colors, such as Black, Red, and Rose Gold.

As these are refurbished phones, supplies won’t last. So make sure you hit up Woot!’s website to see the deal and check out all their amazing offers while you’re there.

Apple iPhone 7 on Woot!: $189.99 – $239.99

Here is some info on the tremendous Phone 7, starting at $189.99:

Apple iPhone 7 (fully unlocked) (Scratch and Dent)

Body

• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
• Weight: 138 g (4.87 oz)
• Build: Front glass, aluminum body
• SIM: Nano-SIM
  • IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
  • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

• Type: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
• Size: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
• Multitouch: Yes
• Protection: Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
  • Wide color gamut display
  • 3D Touch display & home button

Platform

• OS: iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 11.4.1
• Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion
• CPU: Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
• GPU: PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)

Apple iPhone 7 on Woot!: $189.99 – $239.99

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Woot! is passing along amazing iPhone 7 savings with its latest deal originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 09:03:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are true wireless earbuds, and then there are AirPods. Apple’s cord-free AirPods earphones are truly in a league of their own. They weren’t the first truly wireless earbuds out there, but there’s no question that they are single-handedly responsible for this category’s meteoric rise. If you haven’t already gotten yourself a pair to see what the fuss is all about, today is definitely the right day to pull the trigger. AirPods with the regular case are down to $144.99 on Amazon, and AirPods with the wireless charging case are just $179, which is a solid $20 discount. These prices match the all-time lows we saw on Prime Day, so you know these are top-notch deals.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case

• Automatically on, automatically connected
• Easy setup for all your Apple devices
• Quick access to Siri by saying “Hey Siri”
• Double-tap to play or skip forward
• New Apple H1 headphone chip delivers faster wireless connection to your devices
• Charges quickly in the case
• Case can be charged using the Lightning connector

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $144.98

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case

• Automatically on, automatically connected
• Easy setup for all your Apple devices
• Quick access to Siri by saying “Hey Siri”
• Double-tap to play or skip forward
• New Apple H1 headphone chip delivers faster wireless connection to your devices
• Charges quickly in the case
• Case can be charged either wirelessly using a Qi-compatible charging mat or using the Lightning connector

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $179.00

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AirPods are back down to Prime Day prices on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 08:40:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re now exactly two weeks away from the official announcement of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 11 lineup. While the company hasn’t yet sent out any invitations to its upcoming iPhone event, the exact date of the press conference has already been revealed by Apple itself. As it did last year, Apple accidentally spilled the beans earlier this month when it mentioned the launch date in a beta version of its iOS 13 software. According to that leak, Apple plans to announce the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max on Tuesday, September 10th. As if we needed more confirmation than a leak that came directly from Apple, that announcement date aligns perfectly with the release date that was recently exposed by one of Apple’s own carrier partners. According to a SoftBank executive, Apple plans to release its iPhone 11 series handsets on Friday, September 20th. An announcement on the 10th would mean iPhone 11 preorders open on September 13th, and the phones will indeed then be released exactly one week later on September 20th.

As for what we can expect from Apple’s new iPhone 11 series handsets, it seems like nearly everything there is to know has already leaked. We’re sure that Apple will still have a few tricks up its sleeve during its big unveiling, but we already know about many of the new features that will be introduced on the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro phones. Huge camera upgrades will be the main focus, which is a page out of Apple’s playbook from 2016, when the iPhone 7 reused the same iPhone design for the third consecutive year. Apple will once again use the same iPhone design for three years in a row, but this time the design is the subject of some confusion.

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Behold: This is the first leaked image that shows us what Apple’s iPhone 11 really looks like originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 08:17:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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