Huawei continues to find itself on the wrong end of a sustained negative news cycle, with some of the latest revelations in new reports including assertions that new Huawei web application flaws have been found. Also, that troubling (and previously unknown) links exist between Huawei employees, the Chinese government and the country’s intelligence agencies.

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BGR Top Deals:

1. Double the speed of your Fire TV or Chromecast with one $14 gadget
2. These true wireless earbuds have a better design than AirPods and double the battery life for $30 less

Trending Right Now:

1. This is the craziest smartwatch design you’ve ever seen, and it’s not from Apple or Samsung
2. OK seriously, stop whining about Apple’s controversial new iPhone 11 design
3. The hottest new features coming to Google’s Pixel 4 just leaked

Reports find new Huawei web flaws, plus troubling links to Chinese intelligence originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 15:32:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to killer deals, everyone knows that Amazon-owned Woot! is as good as it gets. Like every other retailer out there though, some deals on Woot! are better than others. Today happens to be a particularly great day for Woot! fans because you’ll find not one but two fantastic deals that you’re not going to want to miss.

First up is a one-day sale that slashes refurbished iPhone models to rock bottom prices. With the prices of Apple’s latest iPhone models reaching as high as nearly $1,500, looking for deals on older models is a great way to score an iPhone at a much more reasonable price. As far as reasonable prices go, it doesn’t get any better than today’s deals on Woot! You’ll find renewed iPhone 6 models starting at just $99, iPhone 6 Plus models starting at $159.99, iPhone 6s models starting at $134.99, and plenty more. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are included as well, with prices starting as low as $179.99. These are all refurbished iPhones though, which obviously means that supply is limited. In other words… hurry!

On top of today’s great iPhone sale, Woot! is also selling brand new iRobot Roomba 671 Robot Vacuums for just $199.99! This awesome model retails for $350, so this really is a fantastic deal on one of the best robot vacuums on the market right now.

iPhone Extravaganza

• Refurbished iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus models starting at $99.99

iPhone Extravaganza: $99.99-$339.99

iRobot Roomba 671 Robot Vacuum

The Wi-Fi connected Roomba 671 robot vacuum uses a patented 3-Stage Cleaning System with Dual Multi-Surface Brushes, a specially designed Edge-Sweeping Brush, and vacuum suction to clean everything from small particles to large debris off your floor. Dirt Detect Technology recognizes concentrated areas of dirt and provides additional cleaning in those spots, and the iRobot HOME App lets you clean and schedule conveniently from anywhere, at any time. Now compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Voice-activated control – All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Simply ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to start, stop, or dock your robot.

Engineered for performance – The 3-Stage Cleaning System uses Dual Multi-Surface brushes, a specially designed Edge-Sweeping brush, and vacuum suction to attack everything from small particles to large debris on your carpets and hard floors. The lithium ion battery keeps the Roomba robot vacuum’s powerful cleaning system running.

Dual Multi-Surface Brushes – The only leading robot vacuum brand* with two main cleaning brushes – one to loosen dirt and the other to pick it up. The brushes work together to grab and remove dirt, dust, hair, and large debris from your floors. *Based on GFK and NPD data, January – June 2017.

Clean debris from carpets and hard floors – The Auto-Adjust cleaning head automatically adapts is height to keep the Multi-Surface Brushes in close contact with different floor surfaces, effectively cleaning carpets and hard floors.

Sweeps away debris hiding along walls – The Edge-Sweeping Brush is specially designed at a 27-degree angle to sweep debris away from edges and corners.

Intelligently navigates your home – Using a full suite of smart sensors, the Roomba robot vacuum makes more than 60 decisions per second to adapt to your home and thoroughly clean your floors. Cliff detect sensors avoid stairs and other drop-offs.

iRobot Home App – Clean and schedule your robot vacuum anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App. Access tips and support, turn on push notifications to receive real time updates on cleaning jobs, and more – all from your smartphone.

iRobot Roomba 671 Robot Vacuum: $199.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. Double the speed of your Fire TV or Chromecast with one $14 gadget
2. These true wireless earbuds have a better design than AirPods and double the battery life for $30 less

Trending Right Now:

1. This is the craziest smartwatch design you’ve ever seen, and it’s not from Apple or Samsung
2. OK seriously, stop whining about Apple’s controversial new iPhone 11 design
3. The hottest new features coming to Google’s Pixel 4 just leaked

Woot! is blowing out iPhone 6, 6s, and 7 refurbs for one day only, plus brand new Roombas for $200 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 15:09:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Huawei is readying its own operating system that could launch as soon as October alongside the Mate 30 Pro flagship smartphone, according to recent reports. Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said in an interview that the new operating system, which is based on Android, is even faster than Google’s mobile OS. He also confirmed what previous reports noted about the new platform, codenamed Hongmeng for the time being: that it’ll work on a variety of devices including laptops. In fact, he said it might be even faster than macOS. That said, it doesn’t matter how fast Hongmeng will be, because Huawei will have a tough time selling it in western countries.

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BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Huawei founder says his new OS is faster than Android, but that’s still not good enough originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 14:58:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you have a Fire TV Stick, a Fire TV Stick 4K, or a Chromecast? If you do, you undoubtedly love it… most of the time. When it’s working perfectly and nothing interrupts your streaming, it’s great. But there are a lot of times when things start to slow down and quality gets choppy, or the stream just drops out completely. Once in a blue moon, it’s your internet provider’s fault, but 99 times out of 100, it’s your Wi-Fi causing the slowdowns. If you want to speed up your connection and stop all those annoying slowdowns, pick up a UGREEN Ethernet Adapter on Amazon for under $14. Don’t have Ethernet in your home? No problem, you can also get a terrific powerline adapter kit for $43 that instantly turns any regular old power outlet into a gigabit Ethernet port!

UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick (2nd GEN), All-New Fire TV (2017), Chromecast Ultra /…: $13.88

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Stable Network: Enables your Micro USB TV sticks, Chromecast Ultra / 3 / 2 / 1 / Audio, Google Home Mini, Raspbbery Pi Zero etc., to ethernet for faster and more stable internet access, put an end to weak WiFi signal 【NOTE: 1. Works for TV Sticks supporting ethernet through micro usb port showed in the 2nd photo 2.Do NOT support fire stick gen 1(FCCID: 2ABDU-0509), Roku Stick/Express, Fire HD 10 or any other tablet or cellphone; 3.Do not fit for VPN】
• Faster Internet Connection: RJ45 provide a speed of full 10/100 Mbps ethernet performance and the Micro USB 2.0 at 480Mbps for faster and more reliable Internet access
• Practical Ethernet Adapter: Best solution for congested wifi, poor wireless signal, no wireless router at home, old wireless router only supporting 802.11b, poor network performance of Chromecast and other tv sticks
• Plug & Play: Driver-free, don’t need to install any driver program for the ethernet adapter, simply plug and play; You just plug it in, then it works. No channel issues, no frequency issues, no interference issues, no security type issues
• 3.3ft USB Power Cable & Micro USB Cable: No worry about your ethernet adapter cable is not long enough and is hung in the air making your ethernet connecting be loose by gravity(NOTE: DO NOT include wall charger or Ethernet Cable)

UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick (2nd GEN), All-New Fire TV (2017), Chromecast Ultra /…: $13.88

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Double the speed of your Fire TV or Chromecast with one $14 gadget originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 14:35:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Add Netflix to the long line of Internet services that some creative-minded folks have figured out how to use plugins and other digital trickery to hide while at work, along with websites that make your Reddit feed look like email, disguise Facebook so you can waste time in peace and much more. And now comes Mschf Internet Studios, which once launched a Slack channel that gave away $1,000 if you guessed the word of the day and which has come up with an ingenious new Chrome extension that hides your Netflix binge while you’re at the office.

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BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Finally, a sneaky Chrome extension that lets you get away with watching Netflix at work originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 14:02:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Instant Pots are always top sellers during Amazon’s annual Prime Day blitz, but today’s early Prime Day deal on the best-selling Instant Pot model on the planet is different from most Prime Day deals. Why? First, the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is already discounted from $100 to $59.99 even though Prime Day isn’t until next week. And second, you don’t need to be a Prime member to get in on the action! The larger 8-quart model also has a $40 discount today, so definitely check them out.

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker,…: $59.99

Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooke…: $99.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Duo, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle
• Features 14 Smart Programs – Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button
• Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food
• Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time.
• UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors
• Power supply: 120V – 60Hz

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker,…: $59.99

Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooke…: $99.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Prime Day just got here early for Amazon’s best-selling Instant Pot originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 13:39:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have just two more months to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 11, which means we’re going to see more and more leaks in the coming weeks as the iPhone 11, 11 Max, and 11R (or whatever Apple ends up calling them) head to production. But we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect from this year’s iPhones when it comes to design, and now we have a brand new leak that supports all the previous design leaks.

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BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

New leak seems to confirm the iPhone 11’s biggest design change originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 13:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to cast iron cookware, there’s Cuisinart and then there’s everything else. The best always comes at a price, however, so many people seek out alternatives rather than ponying up the cash for Cuisinart. If you fall into the large group of people who would love to own Cuisinart cookware but you don’t want to spend all that money, boy oh boy does Amazon have a killer early Prime Day deal for you. Today, for one day only, Amazon slashed nearly half off of four different pieces of Cuisinart Cast Iron Cookware. Check out the deals below.

Cuisinart Oval Cast Iron Casserole

• Cast iron construction provides superior heat retention and even heat distribution
• Porcelain enamel exterior provides a strong, durable finish in rich colors complementing any kitchen décor; perfect for cooking, serving and entertaining
• Porcelain enamel interior is ideal for cooking, its surface does not impart flavors or absorb odors
• Safe for induction, halogen, glass/ceramic, gas and electric stove-tops
• Oven and broiler safe
• 7-Qt. capacity
• Dishwasher safe for convenient maintenance and easy cleanup

Cuisinart Oval Cast Iron Casserole, Matte Grey, 7 Qt: $69.99

Cuisinart Oval Casserole, Matte Snow White, 7 Qt: $69.99

Cuisinart Chicken Fryer

• Cast Iron construction provides superior heat retention and even heat distribution
• Porcelain enameled exterior offers durability creating an ideal cooking surface that does not impart flavors or absorb odors
• Extremely versatile and suitable for variety of cooking methods: stove, oven and broiler safe
• Strong, durable finish in rich colors complement any kitchen decor: perfect for serving and entertaining
• Dishwasher safe for convenient maintenance and easy clean up

Cuisinart Chicken Fryer, Matte Snow White, 12″: $69.99

Cuisinart Chicken Fryer, Matte Grey, 12″: $69.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Amazon is blowing out Cuisinart cast iron cookware for half off, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 12:53:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you spotted a bright orange bird chilling on the side of the road you’d probably do a double-take and then check your coffee to make sure it’s not laced with a hallucinogenic substance. Drivers in England recently spotted just such a bird, and after some brave rescuers approached, grabbed, and brought the bird to a local wildlife hospital, it became clear that it had seen better days.

The bird, it turns out, wasn’t some exotic species. It was just an average, ordinary seagull… that happened to end up on the wrong end of a curry bath. Yes, that is one spicy bird.

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BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Bizarre, exotic orange bird discovered on England highway turns out to be seagull soaked in curry originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 12:30:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are so many great Chromebooks out there that it can be difficult to choose one. Don’t worry though, because we did all the heavy lifting for you. The Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop is one of the best all-around Chromebooks you can buy right now, featuring a terrific form factor that lets you use it like a normal Chromebook or like a touchscreen tablet. It’s a bargain at $300, but you can snag one today on Amazon for only $249.99!

Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 11.6-Inch HD (1366 x 768) IPS Display, MediaT…: $249.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• HIGH PERFORMANCE LAPTOP: The Chromebook C330 is equipped with a MediaTek MT8173C Processor, Chrome OS, 4 GB LPDDR3, 64 GB eMMC and so much more
• SLEEK & STYLISH DESIGN: Sleek, stylish and secure, this 360 degree convertible laptop is less than one inch thin and 2.6 lbs. light with a 11-inch FHD IPS Touch Display perfect for day-to-day computing and multimedia, on or offline
• POWERFUL PROCESSING: Enjoy powerful processing for daily tasks, LPDDR3 memory for multitasking, eMMC storage for quick boot-ups, fast software loading and additional 100 GB of cloud storage via Google Drive, all on your Lenovo Chromebook C330
• BUILT TO CONNECT US: Full I/O support comes standard on the Chromebook C330 with USB-C, SD and USB 3.0 for effortless connectivity
• EASY TO USE: The Lenovo Chromebook C330 is easy to use, offers built-in virus protection and keeps going with long battery life. No setup is needed, just a Google account so your emails, maps, docs, pics stay with you via cloud storage

Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 11.6-Inch HD (1366 x 768) IPS Display, MediaT…: $249.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

This 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook is way too good to be on sale for just $250 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 12:07:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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