The hunt for exoplanets has ramped up in recent years as advancing telescope technology is allowing scientists to spot the telltale signs of planets orbiting distant stars. Astronomers are finding new planets at a faster rate than ever before, but there’s a big difference between knowing these alien worlds exist and knowing what conditions might be like on their surfaces.

In a new study published in Nature, researchers using data from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope reveal a rare glimpse at the surface of one particular exoplanet. The world, called LHS 3844b, resides less than 50 light-years from Earth and is slightly larger than our planet. Its surface, however, is a lot less hospitable than that of Earth.

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On the same day that Apple decided to release a trailer for what will be one of the higher-profile shows launching soon via its Apple TV+ service (The Morning Show), the price Apple is reportedly weighing for its forthcoming Netflix rival has also been revealed: $9.99 per month.

That’s according to a Bloomberg report published late Monday, which helps fill in some of the remaining gaps in our understanding of the iPhone maker’s streaming TV ambitions. As we said, the company is apparently leaning toward Netflix-style pricing for the service (Netflix’s base plan, for comparison, costs $8.99 per month), though it will have only a tiny fraction of the latter’s library at launch.

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Would you pay Netflix pricing for Apple TV+? That’s what Apple’s leaning toward originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 20:42:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google may have never told you that it stopped sharing data from your Android devices with your mobile service providers months ago, just like it didn’t tell you when it started sharing that data in the first place.

Reuters reports that Google provided anonymized, aggregated data about signal strength and connection speeds to carriers. In turn, the operators could use the data to detect weak spots in their networks and perform upgrades and improvements. It sounds great on paper, and like something everyone could benefit from. Customers would get better service, carriers would be able to provide better service, and Google would have more Android users surfing the web at faster speeds on their devices. What’s not to like?

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Google quietly killed a service that used Android phone data to help mobile carriers improve their networks originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 20:08:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the weeks since Stranger Things 3 premiered on Netflix back on July 4, the internet has been awash in theories and predictions about both what happened — Hopper! (sob) — and what will happen next. They range from the possibility that Eleven will be the bad guy in the upcoming season, as we’ve seen many people speculate, and whether the series will move outside the town of Hawkins for the first time.

Meanwhile, here’s another prediction to have some fun with — a guess for when Netflix will get around to actually, you know, confirming the existence of the next season everyone is already speculating about.

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Prediction: Netflix will confirm ‘Stranger Things 4′ by the end of August originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 19:06:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re just a few months out from the launch of the Disney+ streaming service, which might be the most dangerous threat to Netflix’s supremacy to date. In addition to featuring every Disney and Pixar animated movie ever made, the service will also be home to the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, as well as original TV shows set in those fictional universes. And as of today, we know all of the devices and platforms that Disney+ will support.

In a press release, Disney confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands on November 12th — the same day as the US — “priced at $8.99CAD per month (or $89.99 per year) and €6.99 per month (or €69.99 per year), respectively.” The service will then hit Australia and New Zealand on November 19th, “priced at $8.99AUD per month (or $89.99 per year) and $9.99NZD per month (or $99.99 per year), respectively.”

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Disney+ will support each of these platforms and devices at launch originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 18:35:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carriers have a nasty habit of throttling video playback on mobile devices to avoid network congestion. You might hate it, but it has to happen, according to them, for the good of everyone using devices on said network. But a brand new study shows these operators will slow down video even when there’s no congestion.

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Tests show carriers throttle video playback all the time, regardless of network congestion originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 18:04:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have a Nintendo Switch that you use most often as a portable video game console, you know that it’s a pain in the butt to go back to the dock every time it needs to be charged. Nintendo knows it too, and that’s why it makes the Nintendo Switch Adjustable Charging Stand. It’s normally $20 and it’s worth every penny, but it just dropped to a new all-time low of $16.50 on Amazon. Definitely take this opportunity to get one now while you can save a few bucks!

Nintendo Switch Adjustable Charging Stand – Switch: $16.50

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Play the Nintendo Switch system in tabletop mode at any angle while you charge (AC adapter included with purchase of Nintendo Switch system).
• The angle of the stand can also be adjusted to create the best viewing angle for different environments.
• The adjustable charging stand allows the Nintendo Switch system to be charging while in Tabletop mode, enabling longer play sessions.

Nintendo Switch Adjustable Charging Stand – Switch: $16.50

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Nintendo’s official Switch charging stand is only $16.50 right now, its lowest price yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 17:39:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA is inching closer to its return to the Moon, but its push to send crewed missions to the lunar surface is really just the start of a much larger initiative. A space station orbiting the Moon, which NASA calls the Gateway, will ultimately serve as a jumping-off point for crewed trips to the Moon’s surface and eventually Mars, and NASA needs your help to ensure it remains stocked with supplies.

The space agency just sent out a request for proposals from American companies to come up with solutions for sending cargo, scientific gear, and various miscellaneous supplies to the Gateway.

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NASA needs your help to deliver cargo to its lunar Gateway originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 17:16:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Apple Watch isn’t just the best-selling smartwatch out there right now, it’s also the best-looking smartwatch according to most Apple fans. Of course, it’s also made either of aluminum or stainless steel, both of which are prone to scuffs and scratches if left unprotected. If you want your sleek new Apple Watch Series 4 to stay looking as great as it does, definitely pick up a Smiling Clear Case for Apple Watch Series 4 right now on Amazon.

Smiling Clear Case for Apple Watch Series 4 40mm With Buit in TPU Screen Protector – All Around…: $7.99

Smiling Clear Case for Apple Watch Series 4 44mm with Buit in TPU Screen Protector – All Around…: $6.99

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• This case fit for Apple Watch 2018 newest Series 4 Apple Watch 40mm, high-quality TPU case with built in screen protector.
• [Precise cutout]: This 40mm watch case was designed with precise cutouts for functional buttons and ports.
• [Ultra slim]: This Apple watch case front cover is only 0.3mm and total 0.5oz weight not add any bulk and you will not lose any touch sensitivity.
• [Shock-proof]: made of high quality, anti-scratch TPU, this case covers the full front and curved edges of the I watch, Offering full protection for YOUR Apple Watch against Scratches, drops, and bumps.
• Includes: 2 pack High quality TPU case for the Series 4 Apple Watch

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For most Nintendo Switch owners, if there was one thing they could change about the console, it would probably be the battery life. The standard Switch model could only last 2.5 to 6.5 hours on a single charge, but the updated model that Nintendo unveiled in July improves upon that number significantly. If you buy a Switch with model number HAC-001(-01), you can expect 4.5 to 9 hours of battery life before having to plug the console back in.

As the console started to make its way on to store shelves around the world last week, reports arose claiming that Nintendo would exchange any original Switch models purchased after July 17th for a free, updated Switch with better battery life. Polygon even called Nintendo’s customer service line to verify the details of the claims, but just days later, The Verge reports that there isn’t and never was any official exchange program.

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Nintendo’s rumored exchange program for new Switch models with better battery life isn’t real originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 16:30:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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