Steven Spielberg’s push for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to implement a rule change that would restrict streaming companies like Netflix from being eligible to win Oscars has apparently drawn scrutiny from the federal government.

Variety got its hands on a letter sent to the academy by the chief of the US Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, Makan Delrahim, who wrote to academy CEO Dawn Hudson about two weeks ago that the Netflix-related reports “may raise antitrust concerns.” In other words, it probably wouldn’t pass legal muster if the academy comes up with new rules to keep out Netflix, just because it’s Netflix.

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1. Justice Department warns the Motion Picture Academy not to box out Netflix

Justice Department warns the Motion Picture Academy not to box out Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 21:03:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, Donald Trump sent Mike Pence to relay a message to NASA demanding that the agency speed up its timeline for landing crewed missions on the lunar surface for the first time in decades. Pence’s address to the National Space Council was clear and to-the-point, but it was also completely unrealistic and probably won’t actually change anything.

Nevertheless, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine — who was appointed by Trump shortly after he took office — is going to try to make it happen. The odds are firmly stacked against NASA cutting four or more years off of its original Moon landing forecast, but with Trump issuing thinly-veiled threats to “change the agency, not the mission” if NASA can’t make it happen, Bridenstine has little choice but to toe the line. However, if he has any hope of success, he’s going to need heaps of cash that NASA just doesn’t have.

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1. NASA is going to need more money to make Trump’s Moon dreams a reality

NASA is going to need more money to make Trump’s Moon dreams a reality originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 20:08:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are certainly some big omissions from Apple’s new premium news bundle, Apple News+, given that media companies like The New York Times and The Washington Post chose to keep their content outside of this new subscription offering despite an intense lobbying effort from Apple. Nevertheless, the company must surely be pleased with the reception to Apple News+, which it unveiled a week ago now during the media event dominated by new revenue-generating Apple services and non-hardware products.

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1. Apple News+ is off to a strong start, based on sign-ups from the first 48 hours

Apple News+ is off to a strong start, based on sign-ups from the first 48 hours originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 19:49:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kids are sometimes as young as 10 when parents allow them to have their first smartphone, according to studies from recent years, which might sound too young to you or maybe even just serve as a reminder at how intensely mobile-centric our world has become. Of course, a corollary to giving youngsters handsets of their own is that now they can have smartphone plans of their own as well — all under mom and dad’s watchful eye.

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1. Verizon just announced the first smartphone plan designed for kids

Verizon just announced the first smartphone plan designed for kids originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 19:06:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Health researchers around the world have been studying Parkinson’s disease for decades. It affects millions of people and, while doctors and scientists know a good deal about the mechanisms that cause symptoms of the disease, fighting back against it has proven very difficult. Now, astronauts aboard the International Space Station are doing their best to help.

In a new video and blog post, NASA showcases some of the work that’s being done aboard the International Space Station to help researchers better understand how to treat the disease and potentially even develop a cure. The video, which is just over two minutes long, is incredibly fascinating and definitely worth a watch.

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1. How the International Space Station is helping find the cure to Parkinson’s disease

How the International Space Station is helping find the cure to Parkinson’s disease originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 18:04:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HMD Global’s Nokia 9 PureView might be the best Nokia phone you can buy right now, but the device isn’t necessarily perfect. The phone features a “classic” Nokia handset design, which means it has thicker bezels than most consumers want, and relies on last year’s top Snapdragon processor to power its penta-lens camera.

One of its biggest rivals is Samsung’s Galaxy S10 — a phone that features a hole-punch display design, as well as the latest Qualcomm processor. The S10, however, only features a triple-lens shooter on the back. But HMD just released a Nokia phone that looks a lot like the Galaxy S10 in terms of overall design. Sadly, the Nokia X71 is only selling in Taiwan for the time being, and it’s not a flagship handset.

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1. Nokia’s new X71 has a stellar design that rivals that of the Galaxy S10

Nokia’s new X71 has a stellar design that rivals that of the Galaxy S10 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 17:17:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to buy a big brand smart plug, about $28 gets you a single outlet. Spend that same amount on the Teckin Smart Power Strip, however, and you get four separate smart outlets on a single power strip. You can plug in whatever you want and use the app to control each outlet individually. You can also use Alexa or Google Assistant though, which will let you control each individual outlet with your voice!

Smart Power Strip WiFi Plug TECKIN Multiple Outlet Surge Protector USB Bar & FCC certified Remo…: $27.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• 【Simple To Use】Smart WIFI Strip that Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant,remotely control your lights and devices from your phone wherever you have internet. Such as 3G/4G/LTE, no hub or subscription required, just plug in and set up according to the instruction.
• 【Control Electric Appliances & Devices】Easy to set up in Smart Life APP via 2.4G WIFI network, and each outlet and USB port can be named individually, then voice control by Alexa/Echo/Google Home.You can remote control your household appliances.You can also create timer to schedule control this wireless multi outlets power bar.
• 【Multipurpose】Equipped with 4 smart outlets and 4 USB charging port with 5FT extendable power cord and indicator lights for travel, home or office, provide a convenient power supply for home appliances such as fan, water dispenser, electric pot, TV, humidifier, lights, holiday decorating lights.
• 【Safe first】Flame retardant materials housing prolong service life. 100~240V available voltage range supports small or large power home appliances while adds security.
• 【Quality Guaranteed】Teckin Smart WIFI Plug is FCC, ETL approved product.If you encounter any problem or need further support, please feel free to contact us through E-mail or Amazon directly. For our contact info:support.us@teckinhome.com . We offer free replacement service anytime and for any reason if the plug is defective, please contact us whenever you encounter product issue.

Smart Power Strip WiFi Plug TECKIN Multiple Outlet Surge Protector USB Bar & FCC certified Remo…: $27.99

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1. Control four different devices with Alexa thanks to this $28 smart power strip

Control four different devices with Alexa thanks to this $28 smart power strip originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 16:54:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For many of us, the first few weeks of April will feel excruciatingly long as we wait for Avengers: Endgame to drop on the 26th, which is why it’s especially important for Netflix to keep us preoccupied with content this month. It’s not the busiest month for new additions, sadly, but there should be just enough here to keep us distracted until we rush to the theater on the night of Thursday, April 25th to be among the first to see Endgame.

There’s a sizable collection of licensed content coming in April, including older classics like All the President’s Men and Deliverance, as well as recent hits such as Pineapple Express and The Hateful Eight. The popular, dark take on Sabrina returns early in the month, and a new nature documentary arrives on the same day.

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1. The 10 best movies and shows coming to Netflix in April 2019

The 10 best movies and shows coming to Netflix in April 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 16:31:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When you’re stuck in traffic during your commute or you’re on a long trip, wouldn’t it be nice if you would plug in your laptop so the battery is full once you finally reach your destination? Most cars don’t have the proper power port, but don’t worry because we’ve got just the thing. The FOVAL 150W Car Power Inverter converts 12V DC to 110V AC, and it has a standard three-prong power outlet so you can connect anything with a normal plug. It also has two standard USB power ports so you can charge things like smartphones and tablets at the same time.

FOVAL 150W Car Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Converter with 3.1A Dual USB Car Charger: $16.98

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Premium 150w car power inverter with 2 USB ports and AC outlets. Dual USB ports can charge most phones and tablets simultaneously (Max 3.1A total output), while AC outlets great for Christmas gift, charging string lights, laptop, breast pump, CPAP machine, nebulizer, game console, kindle, TV, DVD players, lights, iPad, and other electronic devices
• Travel kit: just about credit card size – 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches, space-saving and easy storage, with aluminum shell design, extremely portable and lightweight at only 8 oz+
• Mufti-Protection: built-in fuse to protect your device, safe charging design provides protection against, overheating, under and over voltage charging, short circuiting, overloads, and overcharging
• Durable metal housing provides advanced protection from drops and bumps. Integrated very silent cooling fan helps reduce heat and prevents short-circuit
• What you get: Foval 150W car power inverter, user manual, 18 months warranty and 100% customer service /*****/ Please make sure that you buy from Foval, if not, please return the item you get /****/

FOVAL 150W Car Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Converter with 3.1A Dual USB Car Charger: $16.98

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How to charge your laptop in your car with one $17 device originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 16:08:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It can be hard out there for those of you who don’t want to default to Gmail as your go-to email service and who are thus constantly on the hunt for a top-notch email app. Sometimes, you find one and make do with its limitations and trade-offs. Maybe you even find one that you absolutely love, only to see it meet an untimely death — a feeling many of you Google Inbox fans (who still aren’t over its demise) are familiar with.

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1. Spark’s email app for Android could help ease the pain of Google Inbox’s death

Spark’s email app for Android could help ease the pain of Google Inbox’s death originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Apr 2019 at 15:45:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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