It’s now been several months since Chinese geneticist He Jiankui announced to the world that he had genetically modified human embryos which were then carried to term and resulted in twin girls. His work, which has come under harsh criticism from every corner of the scientific community, landed him in state detention and he may even face the death penalty once all is said and done.

He’s fate aside, a group of genetics researchers are now demanding stricter regulations on human genetic modification, begging their colleagues to join them in an agreement to avoid such work until more can be learned about the potential medical and ethical risks of gene modification in humans.

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1. Scientists demand a prohibition on human genetic modification

Scientists demand a prohibition on human genetic modification originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 16 Mar 2019 at 09:01:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to a special weekend edition of our daily deals roundup… and you’re in for a real treat on Saturday because a surprise sale popped up on Amazon and slashed the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K down to their lowest prices of 2019! Other top deals today include Anker’s best fast wireless charging pad for an all-time low of $13.29, the company’s most popular fast wireless charging stand for just a few dollars more, a rare deal on 12 months of PlayStation Plus (just $45!), $20 off the best-selling Instant Pot on Amazon, deep discounts on 4K TVs, and more. Check out all of today’s best bargains below.

Wireless Charger, Anker 10W Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad, Compatible iPhone Xs Max/XR/XS/…: $13.29

Anker Fast Wireless Charger, 10W Wireless Charging Stand, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone XR/Xs…: $16.79

PlayStation Plus: 12 Month Membership [Digital Code]: $44.99

Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $29.99

Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $39.99

Fire TV Cube, hands-free with Alexa and 4K Ultra HD (includes all-new Alexa Voice Remote), stre…: $79.99

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker,…: $79.99

Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet…: $33.99

Sony XBR65X850F 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $998.00

Sony KD55X750F 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $598.00

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1. 10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Fire TV Stick, PlayStation Plus, 4K TVs, more

10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Fire TV Stick, PlayStation Plus, 4K TVs, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 16 Mar 2019 at 07:56:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After being hampered by stagnant growth as its rivals relentlessly copy and repurpose its core features, the next era in the story of Snapchat is apparently at hand. And it will have gaming at its core.

The popular ephemeral messaging app is reportedly set to host a summit for content creators and developers in Los Angeles on April 4, during which the company will formally unveil what it’s been referring to internally as “Project Cognac” — a gaming platform that includes a slew of new games for Snapchat users to play that were developed by outside creators.

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1. Snapchat will launch a gaming platform, now that its rivals have copied everything else

Snapchat will launch a gaming platform, now that its rivals have copied everything else originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 23:07:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a number of months since the failed Soyuz launch derailed plans for astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin to head to the International Space Station, but they finally made it to their original destination. In a launch late Thursday, both Ovchinin and Hague headed to the ISS with first-time space traveler Christina Koch.

A few hours after launch, the Soyuz spacecraft carrying the trio docked with the space station, bringing the population of the ISS back up to its typical crew count of six. The newly-arrived scientists will spend roughly the next six months in space.

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1. Trio of new crew members successfully arrive at International Space Station

Trio of new crew members successfully arrive at International Space Station originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 22:05:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lest anyone out there was still wondering how committed Apple is to producing premium original content that generates buzz among critics and the general public, we’re learning something new about its ambitions ahead of the company’s big March 25 media event. That’s when Apple is expected to finally detail what its upcoming streaming video service will consist of, for which the company is also apparently making some key hires of behind-the-scenes Hollywood power players.

Apple has started putting together a team of heavy-hitters that can help put the company’s content into contention for prestigious industry awards, like Oscars and Emmys.

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1. Apple wants Oscars and Emmys for its original content, just like Netflix

Apple wants Oscars and Emmys for its original content, just like Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 21:03:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung is going forward with plans to start selling its first foldable device in late April, although interested buyers might have a hard time finding the $2,000 smartphone. That’s what you’ll have to spend to get a foldable phone from Samsung this year, as foldable devices will be anything but cheap in the first few years.

Samsung has ordered components from its partners to manufacture the phone, ETNews reports, with the device expected to go into production in late March or early April.

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1. You might have a hard time finding Samsung’s Galaxy Fold in stores this April

You might have a hard time finding Samsung’s Galaxy Fold in stores this April originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following up on the Samsung announcement we told you about back in January, related to the pair of new notebook PCs the company unveiled at CES this year, we’ve now got release dates for both the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro, as well as the Samsung Notebook 9 Pen.

Samsung announced today that both laptops will be available to buy starting March 17. The Notebook 9 Pen will is priced at $1,399.99 and will be available for purchase at Amazon and Samsung.com, while the Notebook 9 Pro will start at $1,099.99 at Best Buy and Samsung.com. Through March 31, customers who buy a Notebook 9 Pen at Samsung.com will also get a $100 eCertificate towards the purchase of a PC or PC accessories.

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1. Samsung’s newest Notebook 9 laptops arrive on March 17th

Samsung’s newest Notebook 9 laptops arrive on March 17th originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 19:06:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Few games have engendered as much discussion and debate for such an extended period of time as No Man’s Sky has since its release in 2016. With seemingly impossible expectations placed on the space exploration game, the final product fell short for many fans. But Hello Games never stopped working. Countless features and systems have been added over past 2+ years, culminating in the enormous NEXT update that dropped last summer.

The developer made it clear at the time that more several updates were in the works, but months passed without any substantial news. That is, until this week, when Hello Games announced its next major update: Beyond. We still don’t know much about the update, but we do know that it won’t be ready until this coming summer.

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1. ‘No Man’s Sky’ makes multiplayer a priority with its ‘Beyond’ update

‘No Man’s Sky’ makes multiplayer a priority with its ‘Beyond’ update originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 18:35:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been an eventful week for spaceflight, with the biggest news being the hotly anticipated launch of the Soyuz rocket carrying a pair of NASA astronauts going smoothly on Thursday, but we’re not done yet. The U.S. Air Force is about to close out the week with the launch of a shiny new Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite, and it’s using a Delta IV rocket from United Launch Alliance to make it happen.

The launch, which will be the second Delta IV launch from ULA this year, will take place from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, and you can watch it happen live right here.

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1. Watch the U.S. Air Force launch a new satellite live right here

Watch the U.S. Air Force launch a new satellite live right here originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 18:04:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are terrific, and we strongly recommend them to anyone who has $350 to spend on headphones. If you have older wired noise cancelling headphones from Bose though, there’s something you should check out before you cough up all that cash to upgrade. The AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones and AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones are designed to connect to the audio jack on your headphones, and they feature a design that blends in seamlessly. Plug one in, turn it on and presto — you’ve got wireless Bose headphones for just $55!

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• UNWIRE AND UPGRADE your Bose QC headphones to wireless functionality using this airMod bluetooth adapter
• Apple + Android Compatible: easily access the controls (volume, song skip etc.) and still enjoy the serenity of the headsets noise cancellation feature
• PLAY ON, the internal battery provides up to 15 hours of uninterrupted playback and talk time
• Built-in mic and controls makes switching from phone calls to music a breeze (apple / android compatible)
• What you get: The airMod wireless adapter, Charging cable, User guide and our 18 Month Guarantee supported by our friendly customer care team.

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

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1. Meet the $55 accessory that turns your wired Bose headphones into wireless headphones

Meet the $55 accessory that turns your wired Bose headphones into wireless headphones originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 17:31:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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