Humans have never set foot on Mars, but that’s not stopping scientists from doing their best to understand what it might be like when that day eventually comes. Researchers using data from NASA’s InSight lander are taking that idea to the extreme by testing what a particularly intense Marsquake might feel like using a special room-scale simulator.

As NASA details in a new blog post, the so-called “shake room” allows scientists to feel an ultra-amplified version of the shaking detected by the InSight lander’s seismometer, and it definitely looks intense.

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Watch scientists endure the intense shaking of a Marsquake simulation originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 18:45:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you plan on using your smart speaker to stream music as well, a high-end Echo is definitely the way to go. If you only want access to Alexa though, we definitely recommend getting the Eufy Genie Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa by Anker instead. It’s basically an Echo Dot but it costs $19.99 instead of $50, so you can put Alexa in every room of your house and save tons of money doing it.

Eufy Genie Wi-Fi Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Voice Control and Hands-Free Use, Stream Onli…: $19.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• 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.

Eufy Genie Wi-Fi Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Voice Control and Hands-Free Use, Stream Onli…: $19.99

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The Eufy Genie is basically an Echo Dot, but it costs $20 instead of $50 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 18:04:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HBO’s post-Game of Thrones subscriber base is still proving as resilient as the fortifications of a Westerosi castle.

The series finale of the network’s massively popular fantasy show back in May sparked some worries that HBO might be in for a subscriber exodus to some degree. Along with questions about whether HBO could keep the hits coming now that its blockbuster was finally disappearing for good — at least until the GoT prequel series arrives. But based on new data about the premium cable channel released on Wednesday, the naysayers don’t seem to have any reason for concern at this point.

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It looks like almost no one canceled their HBO subscription after ‘Game of Thrones’ ended originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 17:23:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla posted its earnings for the June quarter today and, per usual, there’s a lot to dissect. Revenue wise, the company generated $6.3 billion compared to $4 billion during the year-ago quarter. Analysts on Wall Street, meanwhile, were anticipating revenue to fall somewhere in the $6.4 billion range.

Earnings wise, Tesla posted EPS of $1.12. This compares to a loss of $3.06 per share during the same quarter last year. And while that is clearly a step in the right direction, analysts on Wall Street were anticipating a smaller loss in the range of $0.55 per share. So while Tesla didn’t lose as much money as it did compared to last year, the extent of Tesla’s quarterly loss sent the stock tumbling down nearly 10% in after hours trading.

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Tesla sold a record number of Model 3s last quarter as revenue hit $6.3 billion originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 17:09:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forget how incredible it sounds, the JBL Bar 5.1 4K Ultra HD 5.1-Channel Soundbar with True Wireless Surround Speakers might have the coolest sound bar design we’ve ever seen. Okay actually, don’t forget how incredible it sounds because that’s obviously the most important thing, but the unique design is a terrific added bonus. It’s a normal sound bar and wireless subwoofer when you want it to be, but the ends of the sound bar actually pop off when you want them to, and they instantly become wireless channel speakers for true 5.1 surround sound!

JBL Bar 5.1 4K Ultra HD 5.1-Channel Soundbar with True Wireless Surround Speakers: $599.95

Here’s some more info from the product page:

• The JBL bar 5. 1 transforms from a soundboard into a true wireless 5. 1 home theater system for an epic Movie and music–listening experience
• The sound bar features two detachable battery–powered wireless surround speakers with 10–hours of playtime, 510W of total system power, a 10” wireless subwoofer, three HDMI inputs to connect 4K devices
• With Dolby digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS, your movies, music and video games will never sound more incredible
• Enjoy rich and thrilling bass from a 10″ (250mm) wireless subwoofer with the convenience of flexible placement without the hassle of wires
• Easily connect all your 4K devices and upgrade your home entertainment to ultra HD

JBL Bar 5.1 4K Ultra HD 5.1-Channel Soundbar with True Wireless Surround Speakers: $599.95

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JBL makes a crazy sound bar with ends that pop off and become wireless surround sound speakers originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 16:52:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember back when Microsoft decided it would be a good idea to remove the Start button from Windows in Windows 8? Well, the company is considering new design changes for that iconic element of the Windows UI, but thankfully the button isn’t going anywhere anytime this time around.

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Microsoft just leaked a major Start button redesign for Windows 10 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 16:27:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before you go off and buy one of those little retro “Classic Edition” video game consoles, there’s another option that you should definitely consider. Those official retro consoles only play a handful of preinstalled games, but the Hyperkin RetroN 3 Gaming Console can play literally every single NES, Super Nintendo, and Genesis game cartridge ever made. It’s awesome, and it’s discounted right now on Amazon!

Hyperkin RetroN 3 Gaming Console 2.4 GHz Edition for SNES/ Genesis/ NES (Onyx Black): $51.20

Here’s some additional info from the Amazon page:

• Two 2.4 GHz wireless controllers with a 15 ft. range from console
• 2 x NES controller ports, 2 x SNES controller ports, and 2 x Genesis controller ports
• S-video and Composite AV inputs
• Switch between NES, SNES, and GENESIS with quick-access dial

Hyperkin RetroN 3 Gaming Console 2.4 GHz Edition for SNES/ Genesis/ NES (Onyx Black): $51.20

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Play every NES, SNES, and Genesis game ever made on this $51 retro console originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 16:02:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the Pixel 4 launches this fall, it’ll feature several signature features, some more exciting than others. For example, the phone will pack the first dual-lens camera in Pixel history, and we know that thanks to Google’s official Pixel 4 teaser that showed the phone’s rear design. Several reports also claimed that the front side of the handset will house at least two features that were never before seen on Pixel handsets, including one that’s not available on any other smartphone to date. Now, Google just confirmed one of them in the best possible way.

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The Pixel 4 is stealing one of the iPhone XS’s signature features – and we couldn’t be happier originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 15:37:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you stop to think about it for a minute, it’s absolutely insane how expensive smartphones are these days. Want help putting it in perspective? The TCL 49S517 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV is a top-rated television with a beautiful 49-inch screen and built-in Roku TV software. It’s on sale right now on Amazon for just $299.99, which means you can buy three of them for less than the price of one iPhone XS… and you’ll still have $100 left over!

TCL 49S517 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $299.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 43.1 x 25 x 2.9 Inches, TV with stand: 43.1 x 27.1 x 10 Inches
• Smart Functionality offers access to thousands of streaming channels featuring more than 500, 000 movies and TV episodes via Roku TV
• Pairs 4K Ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) for the most lifelike picture
• Edge LED backlighting with dynamic contrast control produces Deep blacks and excellent picture quality
• Inputs: 3 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 (one with HDMI ARC), 1 USB (media player), RF, Composite, Headphone Jack, Optical audio Out, Ethernet
• Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

TCL 49S517 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $299.99

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You can get three of these 50″ 4K TVs for less than one iPhone originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 15:12:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The International Space Station is home to a half dozen scientists for the majority of the year, and those brave space travelers carry out all kinds of experiments and studies for NASA and other scientific groups. When you live in your office, downtime can be hard to come by, but an upcoming supply mission will provide the ISS inhabitants with some very special “tools” that will surely put some smiles on their faces.

In a partnership with Nickelodeon, NASA is sending a package of slime to the orbiting laboratory. The sticky green substance has been popular on the children’s network for decades, appearing in game shows and various other programs, and now we’ll get to see what it looks like in microgravity.

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SpaceX is going to deliver Nickelodeon slime to the International Space Station originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 24 Jul 2019 at 14:47:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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