“Privacy matters,” Apple declares in the opening frame of its just-released new iPhone ad, continuing the same marketing push that also led to the billboard Apple showed off at CES earlier this year — the sign that promised passersby “What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone.”

It was a subtle dig at companies like Facebook and Google, which are likewise probably going to be annoyed at this new ad from the iPhone maker that’s presented with a somewhat lighthearted touch — via slammed doors that display “Keep out” signs, for example, as well as curtains and window locks. We also see a quick successions of signs at the beginning that declare “No trespassing” and “Private property.” But the message is clear. “If privacy matters in your life,” the ad notes at one point, “it should matter to the phone your life is on.”

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1. Apple’s new privacy ad is definitely going to annoy Facebook and Google

Apple’s new privacy ad is definitely going to annoy Facebook and Google originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 19:22:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the titles that defined the early days of the Steam digital distribution platform on PC was a cooperative first-person shooter called Left 4 Dead. The game consisted of several short campaigns in which a group of four players would attempt to make their way to safety with a zombie horde hot on their trail.

It wasn’t the first zombie shooter ever made, but for years, Left 4 Dead was the most popular, warranting a sequel a year after its initial release. There are still thousands of people playing Left 4 Dead 2 to this day, but over nine years after its launch in 2009, developer Turtle Rock Studios has yet to release a sequel. And while there may never be a Left 4 Dead 3, Turtle Rock shocked the world on Thursday with a surprise announcement.

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1. ‘Left 4 Dead’ developer returns with a new co-op zombie shooter

‘Left 4 Dead’ developer returns with a new co-op zombie shooter originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 19:06:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA is betting big on its Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft as a one-two punch that will send astronauts on missions to the Moon and beyond. Both the Orion and SLS are currently in development, but they’re not progressing at nearly the same rate.

This leaves NASA in a bit of a pinch as it looks at its immediate schedule. A lunar test flight of the Orion, perched atop the SLS rocket to send it on its way, was supposed to take place by the middle of 2020, but the SLS is way behind schedule. The Orion program, meanwhile, appears ready to meet the date, and NASA leadership is now considering hiring a commercial rocket to send Orion around the Moon.

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1. NASA may be forced to rely on a commercial rocket to test its new crew capsule

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The Roav SmartCharge Halo by Anker is an incredible value at $20. You get two PowerIQ USB ports with VoltageBoost fast charging technology, and then a third USB port that’s compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 tech. In other words, your phone will probably charge faster in your car than it does in your home. On top of that, there are a bunch of other cool features like a car battery health monitor that tells you if your car battery is about to die, as well as color changing LED ambient lighting you can adjust with an app on your phone. It’s awesome indeed, and it’s only $14.39 right now on Amazon.

Roav SmartCharge Halo, by Anker, 3-Port USB 30W Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 and PowerIQ f…: $14.39

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Charge Faster: Enjoy high-speed charging for your device with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 and our exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology. (Note: does not support Adaptive Fast Charging for Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, or Note 9.)
• Triple-Device Charging: 3 USB ports allow for simultaneous, high-speed charging for driver and passengers.
• Car Locator: The Roav Charger app records your car’s location, setting a pin in the map to help you find your car.
• Customizable Lighting: Personalize the 16,000-color LED to match your car’s interior using the Roav Charger app.
• What’s in the Box: Roav SmartCharge Halo, owner’s manual, 12-month worry-free warranty, and our friendly customer service.

Roav SmartCharge Halo, by Anker, 3-Port USB 30W Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 and PowerIQ f…: $14.39

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1. Our favorite car charger just dropped to $14.39, an all-time low

Our favorite car charger just dropped to $14.39, an all-time low originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 17:33:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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America’s favorite mobster family is returning to the screen soon — the big screen this time, that is, thanks to a release date of Sept. 25, 2020, that’s now been confirmed for the Sopranos prequel movie which has been in the works.

It’s been a little more than 20 years now since The Sopranos first premiered on HBO, with its dark subject matter and prestige storytelling setting up the network to enjoy an epic broadcast run. One that HBO is still in the throes of today, some 12 years after the end of The Sopranos and which has given us plenty of other of series following in its wake (like Game Of Thrones) that quite possibly couldn’t have ended up anywhere else. Meanwhile, fandom around The Sopranos, one of HBO’s shows that started it all, also still remains high — which is no doubt a reason we’re getting a prequel in the first place.

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1. ‘Sopranos’ prequel movie, now called ‘Newark,’ will hit theaters in September 2020

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Making your home “smart” doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank, but it definitely will if you spend a ton of cash on Philips Hue smart lighting. It’s great, but there are much less expensive options out there. Take the Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb by Anker. These great LED bulbs provide all the same features as Philips Hue’s smart bulbs, and they even work with Alexa and Google Assistant. They don’t need a hub though, and they’re on sale right now for just $13 a piece.

eufy Lumos Smart Bulb by Anker, Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, No Hub Required,…: $12.99

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

From eufy, the brand that lights up your life
• Delightful solutions that make your house a home
• Smart technology and innovative design that make your life easier
• Created by the same team as Anker—renowned for exceptional quality and innovation

Illuminate By Voice
Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant-compatibility means illuminating your home is as simple as saying “Alexa, turn on the living room lights.” or “Ok Google, turn on the living room lights.”. Lumos is the modern “light switch” activated by your voice.

Brilliance Working For You
Whether it’s setting the lights to wake you up in the morning or timing them to signal dinner is done cooking, lighting schedules illuminate your life. And when you’re out, Away mode intelligently lights the house to simulate activity inside.

Control One Or All
Group 2 or more Lumos smart bulbs together in the EufyHome app to control the brightness of multiple bulbs at once. Only same-model bulbs can be grouped together.

Sharing Is Caring
eufy’s smart bulbs are meant to illuminate everyone’s life, so giving permission to other users to adjust the lighting is as simple as accepting a request from another EufyHome account. Revoke access at anytime.

Worry-Free Warranty
At eufy, we believe in our products. That’s why we back them all with a 18-month warranty and provide friendly, easy-to-reach support.

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1. Anker’s $20 Eufy Lumos smart LED bulbs are only $13 right now on Amazon

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The Galaxy S10 is already shaping up to be a huge commercial success for Samsung. The phone’s novel design and brand new features make it a significant upgrade compared to last year’s Galaxy S9, a phone that failed to sell as well as Samsung had hoped. But with new hardware also comes new issues.

For example, the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader of the Galaxy S10 isn’t always behaving as expected. The sensor has no equivalent in the business, but Samsung has acknowledged that some users have experienced issues with it, and said this week that a software update is in the works.

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1. Samsung will fix Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor issues in future updates

Samsung will fix Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor issues in future updates originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 16:04:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you know why smartphones with nearly bezel-less all-screen designs are so popular right now? Because they’re awesome, that’s why. Thinner bezels means a more immersive viewing experience, which is something everyone obviously wants. But why should it be confined to your smartphone? The ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor is a gorgeous PC display with great contrast and vivid colors. Our favorite thing about it is the design, though, since it has practically no bezels!

ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor with HDMI and DisplayPort: $199.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• FORM & FUNCTION: With ultra-slim frameless design, Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution, and premium IPS panel, this monitors look as good as it performs
• AMAZING AT ANY ANGLE: IPS panel ensures stunning views no matter your vantage point , Contrast Ratio – 1200:1
• ENHANCED VIEWING COMFORT: Flicker-Free technology and Blue Light Filter for all-day comfort
• SCREEN SPLIT: View Split software boosts productivity by dividing your screen into multiple viewing windows. Download at ViewSonic website
• FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: The VX3276-MHD supports laptops, PCs, and Macs with HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA inputs
• INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year coverage with access to our US-based customer service team
• INCLUDED IN THE BOX: LCD Monitor, Power Cable, HDMI Cable

ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor with HDMI and DisplayPort: $199.99

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1. Get 32″ all-screen PC monitor to match your all-screen smartphone for only $199.99

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Following the Verizon outage on Tuesday morning, the Gmail and YouTube issue on Tuesday night, and the “server configuration change” that took down Facebook and Instagram for hours on Wednesday, Apple has decided to join in on the fun with an outage of its own. According to the System Status dashboard on Apple’s site, virtually every iCloud service is currently experiencing issues, including Contacts, Drive and Mail.

By my count, there are twenty problematic services at the time of writing, with all of the issues having begun at 11:00 a.m. this morning. Apple hasn’t provided any additional details beyond which services are struggling, mostly using a single phrase to explain every issue: “Users may be unable to access this service.”

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1. Apple’s iCloud is the latest service to suffer an outage this week

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When Astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin were last strapped into a Russian-made Soyuz spacecraft in late 2018, things didn’t exactly go as planned. A last-second abort sent the pair careening back towards Earth, which is obviously not where they intended to end up. Today, they’ll get a second chance.

Both Hague and Ovchinin will once again be perched atop a Russian rocket as it speeds into space, and this time they’ll be joined by Hague’s colleague, fellow NASA astronaut Christina Koch. The trio will blast off to the International Space Station today at 3:14 p.m. EST, and you can watch the launch live right there.

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1. Watch the crew of 2018’s failed Soyuz launch blast off again live right here

Watch the crew of 2018’s failed Soyuz launch blast off again live right here originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 14:55:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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