Like most of you, I have several internet-connected “smart TVs” in my home, but I don’t use any of the smart features available on them. Does anyone? Streaming devices like the ones available from Roku, Amazon, and Apple all have much better interfaces and far more available apps than any smart TV platform from the likes of Samsung, LG, and other TV vendors. Media streaming gadgets like the Fire TV Stick are also so affordable now that even people who still pay for cable get them. If you want to watch live TV, you use your cable box and if you want to watch anything else, you use your streaming stick. Why bother with a smart TV interface that doesn’t even support half the apps you want to use? It’s not like smart TVs offer any other meaningful benefits, after all.

My personal setup is DISH for live TV, and then I have Apple TVs on most of the televisions in my house for streaming and “smart” features. But something happened recently that has been something of a game-changer for me: the Hopper 3 box that I use for DISH is now far smarter than my Apple TV. In fact, it’s so smart that it has even replaced my smartphone for a bunch of things, and it’s all thanks to an awesome new feature that just started rolling out a few weeks ago.

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My smart TV wasn’t actually smart until I got DISH’s new Google remote originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 10:56:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve got some truly terrific daily deals for you to check out on Wednesday, so we’ll get right to it. Highlights include Anker’s hot new noise canceling true wireless earbuds for $39.99 instead of $60, the Echo Dot for cars for only $20.99 when you clip the $5 coupon, a best-selling Wi-Fi range extender for just $16.99, Alexa and Google compatible Wi-Fi smart plugs for $6.05 a piece when you buy a 4-pack with the coupon code GOSUNDWP5, up to $100 off brand new 6th-gen Apple iPads, killer prices on SanDisk microSD cards like 64GB cards for $12.49 and 128GB cards for as little as $18.49 (check the “other sellers” section for the lowest prices!), $100 Bose wired earbuds for just $39, $50 off the Bose Sleepbuds that actually keep you asleep at night, iPhone 7 refurbs for only $209, the brand new version of the Nintendo Switch with better battery life, $15 off the Philips Hue LightStrip Plus that everyone loves so much, and more. See all of today’s best bargains below.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Graphene Drivers, Pumping Bass, Secure…: $39.99

Roav Viva by Anker, Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger in-Car Navigation, Compatible with And…: $20.99

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $16.99

Wifi Smart Plug Gosund Mini Outlet Work with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, 2.4G Wifi Only, No Hub…: $24.21 ($6.05 each) (use code GOSUNDWP5)

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

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) – Gold (Latest Model): $329.00

SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Mi…: $12.49

SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD C…: $19.43

SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $34.69

Bose SoundSport in-ear headphones for Samsung and Android devices, Charcoal: $39.00

Bose Noise Masking Sleepbuds: $199.00

Apple iPhone 7, GSM Unlocked, 32GB – Silver (Renewed): $206.54

Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy‑Con – Nintendo Switch – HAC-001(-01): $299.99

Kasa Smart Light Switch by TP-Link – Needs Neutral Wire, WiFi Light Switch, Works with Alexa &…: $21.99

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light (Requires Hue Hub…: $65.84

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Today’s best deals: $40 Anker earbuds, $17 Wi-Fi extender, $21 Echo Dot for cars, $6 smart plugs, $100 off iPad, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 10:33:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple announced a recall program a few weeks ago for a limited number of 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops with batteries that might overheat and pose a fire risk. Buyers of units sold between September 2015 and February 2017 — which is obviously quite a lengthy timespan — can and should have their devices serviced as soon as possible to avoid potentially serious issues. Apart from the risks, owners of these notebooks now have another reason to get them fixed: You probably won’t be allowed to board your next flight if you have a MacBook Pro that hasn’t been fixed.

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We don’t have to tell you anymore how awesome Wi-Fi smart plugs are. Having the ability to control all your “dumb” devices with a smartphone app or with your voice is just awesome. What we do have to tell you, however, is that spending $25 or $30 per plug from a big-name brand is just crazy. Why? Because you can get the same thing right now for a fraction of the price! Use the coupon code GOSUNDWP5 during checkout and you can snag a 4-pack of Gosund Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plugs for just $24.21. That’s only $6.05 per plug!

Wifi Smart Plug Gosund Mini Outlet Work with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, 2.4G Wifi Only, No Hub…: $24.21 ($6.05 each) (use code GOSUNDWP5)

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• Wi-Fi SMART PLUG: The simplest and most affordable way to make your home smart is to get a smart plug. Turn the electronics on/ off from anywhere with your smartphone. Work with Amazon Alexa, google or IFTTT to manage your devices through Voice Control. Hands-free experience, perfect for mom, the disabled, or the light switch with some difficulty to reach
• SMART PLUG MINI: Small enough and this alexa smart plug can be shared with families to check and control home appliances on their phones
• MULTI-FUNCTION SMART OUTLET PLUG: You can create a group/ scene for all your devices and control many with a single command. Set a schedule on the app so it goes on/ off at certain times of the day and any day of the week. You can start a countdown to turn it off. ETL and FCC listed
• EASY-TO-USE SMART OUTLET: The setup is easy and fast. No hub required. Flexible control of a wide range of plug-in devices, such as light, fan, radio, fish tank light, Christmas tree light, crock pot, wax burners, monitors, speakers and chargers
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: Gosund wifi plug is backed with 90-day money back, 2-year warranty and lifetime support.

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Alexa and Google enabled smart plugs that don’t need a hub are down to $6 each originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 09:49:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know how HBO’s slogan is “it’s not TV, it’s HBO”? That statement wasn’t just a slogan for so many years, it was the truth. HBO shows were in a league of their own, offering writing and production value that had no equal. These days, however, HBO isn’t what it once was. The network still makes phenomenal shows, but other networks have upped their game and you can now find “HBO-quality” shows from at least a dozen different studios. Among them is Netflix, of course, and some might say that Netflix has surpassed HBO in many ways. Just yesterday, a colleague asked me which I would choose if I had to cancel either my Netflix subscription or my HBO subscription. Even as recently as 5 years ago, there’s no way I ever would have canceled HBO. Today, however, I would choose to keep Netflix over HBO in a heartbeat. You get original shows that match HBO in terms of quality, plus a large library of third-party content with new additions all the time. This is obviously why HBO Max is in the works, but that’s another story entirely.

I don’t believe that I’m alone in thinking that Netflix is currently the one streaming service that I wouldn’t want to be without. That doesn’t mean Netflix is perfect, though. Once you pick a show, movie, or special and start streaming, you’re golden. But there are so many bumps in the road along the way on Netflix’s site that users often grow more and more annoyed each time they open it. Thankfully, I found a new app that has quickly become my favorite way to stream Netflix because it fixes all of the most annoying problems with the service’s streaming interface.

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I might never watch Netflix again unless I’m watching in this awesome new app originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 09:26:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Amazon slashed up to $100 off the 6th-Generation Apple iPad tablet for Prime Day, people rushed to the site and couldn’t get their hands on one fast enough. Percentage-wise, the $80 Amazon chopped off the 32GB iPad’s price tag and the $100 the retailer slashed from the 128GB model’s price are the biggest discounts we’ve ever seen on any Apple tablets. Well, guess what: Amazon’s huge Prime Day deals are back right now!

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

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) – Gold (Latest Model): $329.00

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• 9.7-inch Retina display
• A10 Fusion chip
• Touch ID fingerprint sensor
• 8MP back camera and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera
• Two speaker audio
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Up to 10 hours of battery life
• Lightning connector for charging and accessories
• iOS 12 with Group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, Screen Time, and more

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

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) – Gold (Latest Model): $329.00

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The biggest iPad discount we’ve ever seen is back originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 09:03:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right now is the perfect time to load up on digital storage for all your gadgets because Amazon is running a killer sale on SanDisk Ultra microSD cards, which just so happen to be the best-selling memory cards on Amazon’s entire website. The SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card is the most popular size on the site, and you can snag one right now for $19 and change — or if you don’t care about Prime shipping, check the “other sellers” section and you can get one for as little as $18.49! 256GB cards have been discounted to less than $35, and you can get a 64GB microSD card right now for just $12.49! There’s no telling when these prices might increase again, so definitely get in on the action while you still can.

SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Mi…: $12.49

SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD C…: $19.43

SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $34.69

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Ideal for Android smartphones and tablets, and MIL cameras
• Capacities up to 512GB (1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.) to store even more hours of Full HD video (Approximations; results and Full HD (1920×1080) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
• Up to 100MB/s transfer read speed (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.) lets you move up to 1000 photos in a minute (Based on 4.1GB transfer of photos (avg. file 3.5MB) with USB 3.0 reader. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
• Load apps faster with A1 rated performance (A1 performance is 1500 read IOPS, 500 write IOPS. Based on internal testing. Results may vary based on host device, app type and other factors.)
• Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback (Full HD (1920×1080) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes, and other factors.)
• SanDisk Memory Zone app for easy file management (Download and Installation Required)

SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Mi…: $12.49

SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD C…: $19.43

SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $34.69

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SanDisk’s Ultra 128GB microSD is down to $19, and 256GB cards are under $35 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 08:40:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are a week away from being released, Huawei has killer new flagship phones on the way, the OnePlus 7T Pro will likely debut soon, and Google’s hotly-anticipated Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are set to be announced less than two months from now. There are so many new flagship phones that will be released in the late summer and early fall this year, and yet it seems like almost all attention is already focused on Apple’s upcoming new iPhone 11 lineup.

The iPhone 11R, iPhone 11, and iPhone 11 Max — or iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max as they’re now rumored to be named — won’t be huge upgrades compared to the current iPhone XS lineup. In fact, the iPhone 11 lineup in 2019 is shaping up to be just like the iPhone 7 lineup in 2016. Apple decided to reuse the same hardware design for a third consecutive year with the iPhone 7, but it added a few new features and an upgraded camera. This year, the iPhone 11 series will look exactly like the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR from the front, and the back will be about the same aside from the new rear cameras; according to multiple independent reports, Apple’s two flagship iPhones will have triple-lens cameras while the entry-level iPhone 11 will sport a dual-lens rear shooter.

We know so much about these upcoming new iPhone 11 handsets already thanks to all the leaks and well-sourced reports out there. Now, however, we might’ve just learned even more about these unreleased Apple phones thanks to a huge leak.

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A Foxconn employee might’ve just leaked a ton of new iPhone 11 details originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 08:17:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To be honest, the $60 price tag on the Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds is more than fair. These new buds offer terrific sound quality, great battery life, and they even have noise cancellation like earbuds you would pay four times as much for. As fair as that price is, this is BGR Deals so you know you’re not going to pay full retail. Head over to Amazon right now and you can pick up a pair for just $39.99!

Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Graphene Drivers, Pumping Bass, Secure…: $39.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Sound core is Anker’s audio brand, Our signature sound is loved by 10 million+ people around the world. Liberty Neo is part of our Liberty Series of true wireless earbuds.
• Expertly Tuned Graphene Drivers: As graphene’s earliest pioneers, we have used our experience to create a new driver for Liberty Neo Bluetooth earbuds that takes full advantage of the material’s remarkable properties. 100 times harder than steel and 35% lighter than traditional driver diaphragms, it oscillates with extreme precision to give your music a wider soundstage with exceptional accuracy and crystal-clear clarity across the entire frequency range.
• Bass you can feel: our exclusive BASSUP technology analyzes your Audio’s low frequencies in real-time and instantly increases the Bass by up to 43%. stop simply listening to your music, and start really feeling it.
• Unbreakable Connectivity: An LDS antenna, derived from satellite technology, combines with Bluetooth 5. 0 to create an almost unbreakable link between your wireless headphones and your device—even in busy places. No skips, no drops.
• Ultra-lightweight: each Bluetooth earbud weighs just 0. 2 oz. To ensure you enjoy a fatigue-free experience, no matter how long you listen.
• Power a week of listening: using our Anker Heritage and high-efficiency power cells, Liberty Neo delivers over 3. 5 hours of wireless playtime from a single charge and an extra 9 hours from the compact charging case.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Graphene Drivers, Pumping Bass, Secure…: $39.99

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There’s no way Anker true wireless earbuds that sound this good should be on sale for $40 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 07:54:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Only about a month separates us from Apple’s iPhone press conference, where the company will unveil three new devices, part of the iPhone 11 family. We’ve been using the iPhone 11 moniker for these devices for months now, not knowing what Apple will call these handsets, and whether Roman or Arabic numerals will be employed. A leak a few days ago suggested that Apple will make a significant change to iPhone branding this year, and we have a brand new report that seems to confirm it all, listing all three new iPhone names.

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We might finally know the exact names Apple is using for its iPhone 11 lineup originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 07:31:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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