In a story that shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, Vice is reporting that contractors working for Microsoft were able to listen to voice commands and full-on conversations spoken by Xbox One users. Similar to stories we’ve seen involving Siri and other virtual assistants, audio of conversations was sometimes recorded by the Xbox when certain trigger words were registered by mistake.

Naturally, the reason contractors were listening to audio in the first place was to improve the overall reliability of the software. Still, the notion of contractors listening to user audio — especially when children are involved — is bound to raise a few eyebrows.

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Microsoft contractors listened to conversations from Xbox One users originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 18:36:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those of you waiting for Samsung to finally make good on its promise as of a few weeks ago that its embarrassing Galaxy Fold design flubs have been fixed and that the phone will finally be released in September — well, keep waiting. We still don’t have a hard date for that release, and yet Samsung has nevertheless stayed busy behind the scenes cranking out designs for all kinds of new foldable phones that may or may not actually ever see the light of day.

On the heels of getting word that Motorola’s foldable Razr — based on the phone maker’s iconic series of clamshell phones — should be out by the end of this year, a newly published Samsung patent for a foldable phone with a clamshell design has just been spotted.

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Samsung’s foldable phone ideas keep coming, even though the Galaxy Fold still isn’t out originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 18:05:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have a GoPro Hero7 or any other GoPro camera from the Hero or Session series, we’ve got a deal that you definitely need in your life. The Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro Cameras comes with… you guessed it… a whopping 50 different accessories that will help you take your videos to the next level. From mounts and harnesses to clamps and even a buoy that floats and lets you capture hands-free underwater video, this kit has it all — and it’s only $19.99 right now on Amazon if you clip the coupon!

Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro 7 GoPro Hero 6 5 4 3+ Hero Session 5 Apema…: $19.99

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• Removable triangle suction cup mount ：Sucker with CNC processed aluminum adapter pad and plastic screw.Work with GoPro for low angle shot, strong and firm suction to reduce the vibration.
• WiFi Remote Fastening Tape Wrist Strap: Long enough to fit around bulky ski coats or just around your wrist comfortably. Attach your WiFi Remote to your wrist, arm, bike handle, steering wheel
• Backpack Strap Quick Release Clip Clamp Mount 360 Degree Rotation: 360 degree rotation, the direction and the angle can meet users’ needs.Easily clip or remove it at the backpack,hat .etc.
• Mini Retractable Tripod with Ball Head and Foldable Legs（Silver）:Small, Lightweight and portable, easy to store. Suitable for all kind of camera, digital cameras, web cameras and camcorders.

Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro 7 GoPro Hero 6 5 4 3+ Hero Session 5 Apema…: $19.99

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Every GoPro accessory you could possibly need is in this $20 kit originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 17:32:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some astronomers have suggested that Earth is overdue for a large asteroid impact, and that we’re living on borrowed time until we can shore up our planetary defenses to protect us from a true “planet-killer” space rock. With a potentially mile-wide asteroid headed to our neck of the woods in September, that notion may be enough to make your palms sweat, but it seems luck is on our side once again.

The object known as 467317 (2000 QW7) may lack a flashy nickname, but it more than makes up for it in size. The space rock is estimated to be anywhere from around 3,000 feet to nearly a mile and a half wide, putting it in the running to be one of the more frightening space rocks to show its face near our planet.

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A huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth will fly by us next month originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 17:04:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Streaming dongles like the Roku Streaming Stick and the Fire TV Stick are super popular these days. In fact, the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K are both discounted right now on Amazon, so it’s a great time to snag one. Before you do though, there’s another deal that you might want to check out. If you have space for a tiny box instead of having to hide your media streamer behind a TV, the Roku Premiere Streaming Media Player is a much better deal right now than any streaming stick. It supports 4K resolution, HDR, and more, and it’s on sale right now for only $34.

Roku Premiere | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player with Simple Remote and Premium HDMI Cable: $34.00

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• Incredible picture : simple way to start streaming in HD/4K/HDR
• Easy to use remote, intuitive navigation and includes Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
• 500,000+ movies and TV episodes, with voice search across 1,000+ top channels. Plus, catch hit movies, popular shows and more with no subscription or fees on The Roku Channel
• Tons of streaming services available. From movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO NOW and SHOWTIME to cable alternatives like Sling TV or YouTube TV to live sports and news on CBS News, ABC News and ESPN
• Free Roku mobile app for private listening, voice search and more

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Amazon sale gets you a Roku with 4K and HDR for just $34 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 16:41:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The iOS 13 beta release schedule has been a bit of a roller coaster, but with September fast approaching, Apple only has a few more weeks to work on the software before it goes live. Of course, the significance of the tweaks and bug fixes in recent betas has taken a tumble, and there’s not much to write home about.

Nevertheless, if you want to stay up to date, you can download iOS 13 public beta 7 right now, coming just a few short hours after iOS 13 developer beta 8 launched on Wednesday. It’s honestly getting hard to keep up.

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iOS 13 public beta 7 now available to download originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 16:18:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marvel a few weeks ago revealed no less than 10 titles that will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4, which will span from May 1st, 2020 to November 5th, 2021. Unlike the previous three phases, the MCU will get a large TV component thanks to Disney+, which will be the home of several TV series featuring the same characters (and actors) from the movies.

At the event, Marvel also confirmed that sequels for Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Guardians of the Galaxy are in the works, although these won’t be included in Phase 4. While Marvel has yet to confirm it, Black Panther 2 might be one of the first Phase 5 films, according to a recent Martin Freeman interview.

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‘Black Panther 2′ might be one of the first movies of MCU Phase 5 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 16:07:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In an effort to further diversify its supply chain, Apple is “aggressively testing” flexible OLED displays from China’s BOE Technology Group for its 2020 iPhone models. Sources have told Nikkei Asian Review that Apple is in the final stages of certification for the advanced display technology, which would serve the dual purpose of lowering costs, as well as reducing the company’s reliance on Samsung, which is one of Apple’s primary suppliers.

When Apple launched the iPhone X, Samsung was its sole supplier of OLED screens, as no other supplier was able to meet the company’s demand for the expensive component. LG Display was added to the supply chain in 2018, but Samsung continued to provide the vast majority of the displays for the iPhone XS.

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Apple’s iPhone 12 could be a major problem for Samsung in more ways than one originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 15:44:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi-Fi smart plugs that work with a smartphone app, Alexa, and Google Assistant are pretty much a dime a dozen these days. Meanwhile, smart plugs that add Siri compatibility into the equation are typically far more expensive, in the range of $30+ per plug. If you want to use Siri to control all your “dumb” devices but you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, we’ve got just the thing. Check out the VOCOlinc Smart Plug, which works with Siri and is only $15 right now when you buy a 2-pack.

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• Smart Controls > Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant; LinkWise app supports both iOS and Android
• Compact Design > Small enough that the second socket never gets blocked off
• Set Schedules > Schedule to switch on/off your electronic(s) automatically
• Hub-Free & Remote Access (conditional) > No hub required; control from nearly anywhere via an Apple TV/HomPod/iPad (iOS) or VOCOlinc Cloud (Android)
• Note: SmartBar requires iOS 12+ or Android 4.3+ and a secured 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network; make sure your mobile device is connected stably to internet while pairing; use LinkWise app to keep your firmware up to date and connect to VOCOlinc cloud for troubleshooting services; feel free to contact support@vocolinc.com for inquiries; When pairing (during setup), this product requires a 2.4GHz network

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This $15 smart plug can control all your ‘dumb’ devices with Alexa, Google, or even Siri originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 15:21:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if Huawei didn’t already have enough negative press coverage and headlines to grapple with, it seems that the company’s detained chief financial officer has provided fodder for still more.

After she was detained by Canadian officials back in December at the behest of US officials, Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou reportedly told a Canadian border agent that the Chinese company operates an office in Iran. Her answer came after the agent questioned her about whether Huawei sold products to companies it shouldn’t be doing business with — and after she answered “I don’t know” at first.

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Huawei has a secret office in Iran, because there hasn’t been enough bad news about the company originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Aug 2019 at 14:58:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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