If you’re a Google Maps user, you’ve no doubt noticed how feature-rich the service has grown in recent months, with Google over the last few days alone adding new capabilities like now letting you quickly discover bike-sharing stations around you in addition to seeing how crowded your train, bus or subway is likely to be. Those complement a ton of other useful services within Maps, like the ability to use it as a kind of quasi-Yelp to find loads of data on a business, share your ETA with friends and loved ones — in addition to, you know, using the service to plot a distance from Point A to Point B.

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Google takes users inside its never-ending quest to map everything in the world originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 21:37:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A trio of international space travelers successfully arrived at the International Space Station over the weekend. The arrival of the new crew members brings the current tally of ISS inhabitants back up to six, meaning that the full crew of Expedition 60 can now begin its scientific efforts in earnest.

The scientists including NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan, European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, and Alexander Skvortsov of Russian space agency Roscosmos. The three traveled to the ISS aboard Russian Soyuz crew capsule MS-13, spending around six hours orbiting Earth before eventually docking with the space station and climbing aboard.

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Equifax a couple of years ago had to disclose a massive hack that affected some 147 million people. Hackers were able to extract from Equifax’s servers plenty of personal data, including names and birth dates, addresses, social security numbers, and some 209,000 payment card numbers and expiration dates. Since then, the FTC sued the company, and Equifax has now agreed to a settlement amounting to as much as $700 million.

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Equifax agrees to a settlement of up to $700 million for massive data breach originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 19:39:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are probably a lot of things that annoy doctors. Patients diving into symptom-tracking websites like WebMD and convincing themselves they have a dire illness is probably near the top of the list, but a more recent development is also raising their ire: At-home genetic tests that claim to provide insights into risks of diseases like cancer.

Home DNA tests are nothing new, but in recent years the companies that peddle the spit-in-a-vial tests have shifted from innocent pursuits like revealing hints of ancestry to more serious claims, like providing risk analysis for a person’s long-term health. That’s really bad news for doctors who have been flooded with patients demanding care for diseases they don’t even have.

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Doctors are sick and tired of at-home ‘cancer screening’ kits that send people into a panic over nothing originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 18:40:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have an iPhone 7 or an iPhone 8 that’s still working well, there’s no reason whatsoever to pay $800, $900, or even $1,000 or more to upgrade to a new iPhone. That said, there’s a good chance your battery doesn’t last quite as long as it used to. If you don’t want to get a low-cost battery case from the many Chinese brands out there, your best bet is definitely the Apple Smart Battery Case. Don’t pay $100 for it, though — it’s on sale right now on Amazon for just $78!

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone 7) – White: $78.00

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• The Smart Battery Case for iPhone 7 gives you extra battery life with the look and protection of an Apple-designed case.
• Combined with the Smart Battery Case, iPhone 7 provides up to 22 hours of battery life for browsing the web, up to 24 hours of watching HD video, and 26 hours of talk time.
• The Smart Battery Case also works intelligently with your iPhone to charge simultaneously when you’re plugged in, so both case and iPhone will have more than enough battery life to get you through the day, and then some.
• The soft elastomer hinge and one-piece design make it easy to put the case on and take it off. You can even connect it to any Lightning accessory, such as the Lightning Dock. And iOS 10 or later allows you to see the battery status of your iPhone 7, your Smart Battery Case, and even your Apple Watch, all in one place.

Apple Smart Battery Case (for iPhone 7) – White: $78.00

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Is your iPhone 7 or iPhone 8’s battery dying too fast? Apple’s Smart Battery Case is discounted today originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 18:01:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Typically when the summer hits, most people are jumping for joy. While the warm weather does have its perks, it can get a little overwhelming at times, especially, when that thermometer hits 90. Having air conditioning can be a lifesaver for some, but for those who aren’t afforded that same luxury, a standard fan will have to suffice. On the other hand, if you’re simply fed up with your bills from running the AC all day and night, getting a solid fan isn’t a bad alternative. Luckily, there are fans that do a remarkably good job of keeping you cool. Whether it’s at your desk at work, your bedroom, or even a sweltering hot kitchen, there is the perfect fan for all occasions. Let’s go through some of the best, so you can beat the heat.

Best Table Fan

If you just need a smaller fan for your work desk or your nightstand before going to sleep, getting a compact, powerful table fan like the Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan is certainly a great option. Despite its size, you can feel the full blast from up to 27 feet away, thanks to its aerodynamic turbo design, three-speed control, 90-degree pivoting feature, and .350 CFM cooling capability. This fan is comparable to some higher priced, oscillating tower fans, only it’s far more compact, and not to mention cost-effective.

Best Tower Fan

On the other hand, if you do prefer a larger tower fan that covers a little more ground, you can’t go wrong with the Honeywell HYF290B Quietset 8-Speed Whole-Room Tower Fan. This is, essentially, a souped-up version of Honeywell’s table fan, and features eight different speed options with remote control compatibility, Quiet Set technology for minimum noise, full-motion oscillating capabilities to help cool your entire room at once. With a tower fan this effective, you’ll probably forget you didn’t have the AC on, anyway.

Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan-Black, HYF290B, Black, Black: $55.24

Best Fan for Easy Transport

Finally, we have the O2COOL 5-Inch Portable Desktop Air Circulation Battery Fan, a powerful, compact, and easily transportable fan for a variety of uses. It comes in two different cooling settings — high and low — and takes up as little space as possible. It’s long-lasting, too, as it’s made with a patented fan blade design to help preserve battery life. Thanks to its convenient folding design, this battery-operated fan is easy to take virtually anywhere, making it a great option for those who like to keep cool on the go.

O2COOL 5-Inch Portable Desktop Air Circulation Battery Fan – 2 Cooling Speeds – Compact Folding…: $7.19

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A bare wrist can, at times, make you feel naked. This goes double for women, who always seem to have some form of jewelry wrapped around their wrist. However, there’s arguably no better cure for a barren radiocarpal joint (yeah, we’re getting scientific over here) than a stylish timepiece. Watches have long been a staple of fashion, and despite the prevalence of smart technology to keep track of time, they’re not going out of style soon. If you’re looking for a fashionable, relatively inexpensive women’s watch, look no further. We’ll take a look at some of the best women’s watches available on the web right now, and you can make the ultimate decision.

Best Women’s Watch for Style

For both fashion and function, the Citizen Women’s Silver and Gold Tone Eco-Drive Watch represents a can’t-miss option. This silver-and gold-colored watch features a white dial, bolded black hour markers, gold and white hands, 26mm steel case, and a date marker at 3 o’clock, giving it a pleasing, if not perfect balance of colors. With eco-drive technology fueled by light, you’ll never have to replace the batteries on it, making a low-maintenance, stylish timepiece.

Citizen Women’s Silver and Gold Tone Eco-Drive Watch with Date, EW1544-53A: $144.94

Best Women’s Sport Watch

If you’re looking for a high-quality, stylish sports watch, your best bet would be the modestly priced Casio Women’s LRW200H-7BVCF Dive Series Sport Watch. First off, this watch can withstand water immersion up to 330 feet, or in other words, essentially any underwater activity other than scuba diving. This predominantly white watch is also quite the looker, thanks to its bi-directional bezel and rounded dial with pastel-colored 12-hour indices. Top it off with a 33mm resin case and mineral dial window and you have yourself a durable, fashionable, and effective watch that’s great for the athletic, adventurous type.

Casio Women’s LRW200H-7BVCF Dive Series Sport Watch: $21.95

Best Women’s Watch for Value

In terms of bang for your buck, this Women’s Genuine Diamond Dial Bracelet Watch from Anne Klein tops all competitors. The goldtone, sunray dial-style watch is simple and eloquent, and looks more like a fine piece of jewelry than it does an inexpensive watch. The gold-tone link bracelet with jewelry-clasp closure replaces your standard watch band and the watch itself features both a small printed “Anne Klein” logo and diamond marker at 12 o’clock, giving it some additional pizzaz. Top it off with a 32mm metal case with mineral dial window and authentic Japanese quartz movement for increased accuracy, and this watch is perfect for anybody looking to get a highly fashionable watch —or piece of jewelry, in general — on the cheap.

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A next-gen Apple Watch with a MicroLED display could arrive as soon as 2020, according to a new report from the Chinese-language Economic Daily News. The report adds that Apple is already in contact with display manufacturers in Taiwan and that mass production will likely begin early enough to allow for a full-fledged launch during the fall of 2020. This of course aligns with Apple’s release cycle given that every iteration of the Apple Watch — save for the first-gen model — launched in September.

Notably, Apple’s interest in MicroLED displays is a rumor we’ve seen pop up quite a bit over the past few years. About 15 months ago, for example, a report surfaced indicating that Apple has been operating a secret manufacturing facility in California, staffed with 300 engineers solely tasked with developing MicroLED display technology. It was assumed at the time that this development was geared towards future iPhone models, but it appears that the display technology will hit the Apple Watch first.

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Apple Watch with next-gen display technology could launch as early as next year originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 17:32:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Up to this point, Huawei has made a valiant effort at defending its reputation against a US-led opposition campaign that’s stoked fears the company is basically a proxy for the Chinese central government and security apparatus. Pressed to defend its actions and ban of the company’s products, the Trump campaign has offered up a kind of pre-emptive war defense — that just the threat alone justifies the actions taken. That’s the same sentiment former US Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge shared with me in a phone call in recent days. But now, finally, news has emerged that will offer Huawei’s critics the strongest evidence yet of why they’ll argue the company can’t be trusted, and it involves the company helping build a wireless network inside North Korea.

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There is, arguably, nothing worse than a non-air-conditioned room during the scorching hot summer months. For some, a sweltering hot room can be deflating and a total mood-killer, so if you don’t have a central air unit, why continue to endure the psychological and physical torture? While some of today’s fans are pretty powerful, they don’t always get the job completely done. Get yourself a nice room unit that will make you feel like that you’re in an actual icebox. Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank for a highly-effective room-cooling unit, so let’s go ahead and look at some of the best ones that are available online at your convenience.

Best Air Conditioner for Your Window

Sometimes, simplicity is best. A traditional window unit has never failed anyone before, so if you’re not looking for anything super fancy, you’d be wise to get the always reliable Frigidaire FFRA0511R1E 5, 000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner with Mechanical Controls. This 5,000 BTU air conditioner is compact, easy-to-install, and quiet enough so that you can fall asleep with it on no problem. This energy-efficient model comes with two cool speeds, two fan speeds, two-way air direction, and can cool up to 150 square feet, making it a great option for smaller rooms. It can fit into any window between 23 and 36 inches wide.

Frigidaire FFRA0511R1E 5, 000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner with Mechani…: $158.99

Best Portable Air Conditioner

For those who want something that either covers a little more ground, is portable, or you simply don’t want to lose the ability to open your window, this Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Fan is a powerful, versatile option. For starters, it covers up to 500 square feet, making it more suitable for larger rooms. It’s essentially a three-in-one device, as it can be set to three different modes — air conditioner, dehumidifier, or fan. With full remote control thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F), a 24-hour programmable timer, eco-friendly CFC free green R-410A refrigerant, built-in carbon air filter, and storage bag capabilities, it should come as no surprise that this impressive unit won Good Housekeeping’s “2019 Best Overall” air conditioner model. If you’re not afraid of spending a few more dollars for higher quality, then this is the air conditioner for you.

Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan with Activated…: $549.99

Best Air Conditioner for Value

Now in terms of sheer value, the RolliCool Alexa-Enabled Portable Air Conditioner 10,000 BTU AC Unit with Heater, Dehumidifier, and Fan is a fantastic option. As a preface, its value doesn’t mean its the “cheapest” model available, but rather, you’re getting the great features for a reasonable price. Capable of cooling, heating, dehumidify, and fanning areas up to 450 sq. ft, this portable device comes with casters and a moveable window kit to easily transport into any room. It’s also connectable via mobile app, so you can change control it with your own smartphone. And with smart device compatibility, you’re also able to use voice control to pick your settings, making it a super-intuitive, high-quality, and versatile air conditioner for a great price.

RolliCool Alexa-Enabled Portable Air Conditioner 10,000 BTU AC Unit with Heater, Dehumidifier,…: $299.99

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Best Air Conditioner for Your Room originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 16:56:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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