The Galaxy S9+ pictured at the top of this post was one of the sleekest and most powerful smartphones that was released in 2018. It was also one of the most disappointing smartphones that was released in 2018, and that’s why it’s rumored to be Samsung’s worst-selling Galaxy S phone since 2012. It’s a great flagship phone, of that there is no question. But it also features the same design as the Galaxy S8 series from the prior year, and it didn’t introduce a single new feature that might be compelling enough to get people to upgrade. It was a disappointment in every sense of the word, and that is perhaps why expectations are so high for this year’s new Galaxy S10 series flagship phones. Luckily, judging by all the leaks and rumors we’ve seen so far, it appears as though Samsung’s upcoming new Galaxy S10 will actually manage to deliver on our lofty expectations.

Samsung clearly phoned it in last year and as a result, the company’s earnings have taken massive hits over the past few quarters. But 2019 is shaping up to be an entirely different story, with not one or two but three different flagship phone launches that are all shaping up to be hugely exciting. It all starts later this month with the Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ that are set to be unveiled during Samsung’s first big Unpacked press conference of 2019. And now, thanks to a big leak from a source with a superb track record, we get to take yet another look at an actual photo of Samsung’s Galaxy S10+ ahead of launch.

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This is Samsung’s Galaxy S10+, again originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 5 Feb 2019 at 08:17:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you have an iPhone or an Android powered smartphone, there’s one smartwatch that everyone should definitely consider before buying anything from another brand. The Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami packs a bunch of killer features like all-day heart rate monitoring, GPS, sleep tracking, and more, and yet it somehow also features battery life of up to 30 days on a single charge. If your jaw isn’t already on the floor, it somehow does all that with a retail price of $100 and a typical sale price around $80. Forget paying $80 though, because it’s on sale today in all four colors for only $67 and change, which happens to be the lowest price of 2019 so far and very close to an all-time low. Definitely snag one while it’s on sale.

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $67.49

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Look as Good as You Feel: With a range of colors and options, the Bip is designed to be worn as an extension of your personal style. Weighing only 1.1oz (32g), and with a bright, transflective always-on 1.28″ display, the Bip can be worn all day
• Go the Distance: Use the Amazfit Bip for up to 30 days on a single 2.5-hour charge.
• Don’t Miss a Beat: Optical heart rate monitoring and built-in GPS allow you to accurately track in real-time your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and quality of sleep. Special sport modes (running, treadmill, cycling and walking) give you even more detailed insights into your most frequent activities.
• Be in the Know: The perfect companion to keep you organized and productive all day long. Receive one-way notifications for emails, SMS messages, and incoming phone calls (prompting you to take action on your smartphone), as well as alerts for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Snap, Slack, weather forecasts, and other mobile apps
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: Buy with confidence. Amazfit offers a 30-day refund policy, and 12-month new replacement warranty.

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $67.49

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The $100 smartwatch with 30-day battery life is somehow on sale for just $67 today originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 5 Feb 2019 at 07:54:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over the years, Mark Zuckerberg has made a number of smart moves that only helped him expand the reach of Facebook and improve the outlook of the business going forward. Purchases including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Oculus allowed Facebook to grow its customer base and monetize even more user data via ads, compete better against other image and video-based social networks, and develop new hardware and software experiences targeting VR users. The next major objective on Facebook’s roadmap seems to be the blockchain. The company has already confirmed its working on blockchain technology, and reports said Facebook will release its own cryptocurrency in the future, in the form of a stable coin that will be pegged against the dollar. It’s unclear when that will happen, but Facebook just made a significant move that further proves it’s serious about the blockchain.

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Facebook’s latest move proves it’s betting big on blockchain tech originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 5 Feb 2019 at 07:31:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In just a little over two weeks, Samsung will unveil its main flagship of the year, the Galaxy S10 series. But when the Galaxy S10 phones do become official, they won’t have many secrets left. We saw the design leak months ago, and then all the other details were revealed in reports that followed. We know everything about the specs, the cameras, and the pricing structure. We even have press renders from various sources. And now we have the first video review of the new design Samsung envisioned for the Galaxy S line.

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Hands-on video showcases the Galaxy S10’s final design originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 5 Feb 2019 at 06:50:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google is starting to roll out two new features for Android phones today that are meant to help the some 900 million people around the world who the World Health Organization says will be suffering from hearing loss by the year 2055. The features are actually two apps for Android called Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier, both of which do exactly what the names imply.

The Live Transcribe app, for example, takes real-world speech and turns it into real-time captions using the phone’s microphone, while Sound Amplifier helps filter, augment and amplify sounds in the environment around the user. It increases quiet sounds while not over-boosting loud sounds, and it can also be customized, with sliders and toggles that can be used for noise reduction to minimize distractions in the background.

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Google adds two impressive features to Android phones for people with hearing loss originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 23:07:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jupiter, the mighty “king” of planets, is one of the most interesting objects in our Solar System, and not just because it’s really really big. The gas giant is covered in a swirling mass of clouds and storms that put any weather patterns on Earth to shame, and scientists would love to learn more about them.

NASA’s Juno orbiter has been hanging around Jupiter for some time now, and it regularly checks in on many of Jupiter’s colossal vortexes. Lately, a relatively new storm has caught the eye of scientists and Juno alike, and NASA just revealed an animated “movie” that shows its raging clouds.

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Watch this massive Jupiter storm swirl forever originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 22:05:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the more interesting things about the Apple Watch is how the narrative behind the wearable has seemingly done a 180. Early on, the Apple Watch was positioned as something of a fashion accessory. Remember, for instance, the outrageously expensive Apple Watch Edition? Today, in sharp contrast, Apple prefers to tout the device as a fitness tracker and health monitor.

Over the last few months, we’ve seen quite a few stories involving the heart rate monitor on the Apple Watch being used to detect potentially life-threatening health conditions. Indeed, it’s no exaggeration to say that the Apple Watch has helped save numerous lives at this point. And now comes word that the fall detection feature first introduced on the Apple Watch Series 4 has started saving lives as well.

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Apple Watch ‘fall detection’ feature credited with saving man’s life originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 21:03:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Instagram’s new CEO Adam Mosseri penned an article in The Telegraph this week to explain the various steps Facebook’s subsidiary will take to prevent users from being exposed to self-harm and suicide-related images, while simultaneously looking for ways to help users who are posting such content.

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Instagram says it will now hide self-harm images behind ‘sensitivity screens’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chances are you’ve already gotten at least a taste of the big marketing blitz HBO is planning for the much-anticipated final season of the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones that’s set to premiere on April 14. The premium cable channel came up with several different attention-grabbing schemes to get the word out, one of which was the 60-second Bud Light ad shown during last night’s Super Bowl game that doubled as a Game of Thrones promo, with the famed ‘Bud Knight’ meeting a violent end at the hands of The Mountain.

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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ marketing blitz includes a blood drive and global scavenger hunt originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 19:37:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s now been over two months since NASA’s InSight lander touched down on Mars. The landing went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped, and the site where the robot touched down ended up being perfect for placing its sensitive electronic ears, but there are other factors at play.

In a new blog post, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory reveals that the InSight lander used its robotic arm to successfully install a shield over the top of its seismometer to protect it against the wind and temperature changes that are so common on Mars.

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NASA’s InSight robot had to install a protective shield because Mars is windy originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 4 Feb 2019 at 19:06:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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