Israel is about to launch the first privately-funded mission to the Moon

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Getting to the Moon takes an incredible amount of technical know-how, engineering excellence, and of course money. That’s why embarking on a lunar landing mission is typically done by a government-funded space agency rather than private citizens, but the rise of commercialized rocket launches is helping to change that.

This month, Israel plans to become the fourth country to embark on a Moon landing, and it’s doing so thanks to a nonprofit group which is privately funding the mission. The Beresheet spacecraft from SpaceIL will be the first ever privately-funded Moon mission, and it’s going to use SpaceX to make it happen.

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Uber rides in New York City are about to get a lot more expensive

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If you happen to live in New York City, you’re about to see a discernible price increase when it comes to getting around town in an Uber. Starting today, Uber rides will be more expensive as the company seeks to comply with a new hourly minimum wage law for folks who drive for ride share companies like Uber.

As part of the new rule, Uber drivers will now be entitled to earn $17.22 an hour, a figure which excludes items such as gas, tolls, and other fees.

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Nest is still the best when it comes to smart thermostats, and it’s discounted today on Amazon

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If there’s one “smart device” you need in your home, it’s a smart thermostat. These brilliant little devices make controlling your home air conditioning and heat so much easier, allowing you to make adjustments from anywhere using your smartphone. Better yet, the more advanced models out there also have great learning features that can constantly adjust settings in order to save money and energy. The Nest Learning Thermostat is still the best in the business after all these years, and it’s on sale at a discount right now on Amazon.

Nest (T3007ES) Learning Thermostat, Easy Temperature Control for Every Room in Your House, Stai…: $217.00

Here are the highlights from the product page:

Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
SAVE ENERGY WITH NEST: Nest introduces the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat. With four beautiful colors to choose from and an easy to read display, this thermostat will help make your home not only smart but energy efficient. With just a few manual adjustments, the Nest Thermostat can learn your habits and start to save you money by automatically adjusting the temperature.
READ THE DISPLAY FROM ACROSS THE ROOM: The Nest Thermostat does something new. It’s called Farsight, and it lights up to show you the temperature, weather or time. You can even choose a digital or analog clock face. Farsight is big and bright on the beautiful display – you can see it from across the room.
A STYLE FOR EVERY HOME: The Nest Learning Thermostat now comes in four fantastic colors; Copper, Stainless Steel, Black, and White. Choose copper to add a warm touch. Stainless steel is perfect for a classic, versatile look. Black blends in with dark walls and stylish decor. And white looks great in simple, modern homes.
WORKS WITH NEST: Nest has worked hard to design thoughtful devices to help keep you safe and secure. Nest devices not only communicate with each other but also with the other smart devices around your home. Your Nest Secure can use your smart light bulbs to help get your attention in the event of an emergency; your smart washer and dryer can take the data from Nest and run the next load of laundry when energy demand is low. Look for the Works with Nest badge and let Nest handle the rest.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE A NEST HOME: We love home. It’s the best place in the world. But not everything inside our homes is lovable. Some things beep at us; fail without warning; keep us in the dark. There are things we’ve learned to ignore. We think these things should do more. Nest is focused on making simple, human, delightful things. That’s how we’re creating the thoughtful home: A home that takes care of the people inside it and the world around it.
Works with Amazon Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)

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‘Dr. Mario World’ is Nintendo’s next mobile game, coming summer 2019

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Just hours after announcing that its mobile Mario Kart game has been delayed to summer 2019, Nintendo offered up some good news for fans of its mobile division. In addition to Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo revealed that it is also going to partner with Line Corp. to launch another game called Dr. Mario World this summer.

According to Friday’s news release, “Nintendo and LINE will co-develop and jointly operate a new action puzzle game featuring Dr. Mario.” The Dr. Mario series stretches all the way back to 1990, when the original game hit the NES and Game Boy. The latest game in the series, Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure, came out for the 3DS in 2015.

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Even if Apple’s AirPower wasn’t vaporware, you should still get this $38 wireless triple charger instead

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Always the optimists, Apple blogs have reported a few times that Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat is now set to launch at some point this year. You know, the one that the company first showed off all the way back in September 2017. That may be true and Apple might finally release it in the coming months, but even still, you probably shouldn’t buy one. Why? Because it’s going to cost an arm and a leg while the JE Triple Wireless Charger Station is only $37.99 on Amazon after you clip the 5% coupon.

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Here’s some info from the product page:

【Three Charging Unit】This wireless charging pad supports 3 Qi-Enabled phone to be charged simultaneously. Note: It does not charge through metal or cases thicker than 4mm;
【STABLE WIRELESS CHARGING】 – Compatible with all Qi-certified wireless charging enabled devices made by Samsung, Google, Motorola and Nokia plus those that have a Qi-certified wireless charging enabled case or adapter
【Compatible Device】Supports wireless charging on QI-ENABLED devices like iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Lumia920 and other Qi-enabled devices
【Advanced Safety Protection】The device can be charged immediately as long as you put the corresponding Qi device on the corresponding position of the wireless charger. And you can save your time since you don’t need to change connector frequently. In addition。
【What You Get】Wireless Charger Station, Micro USB cable ， AC adapter, User guide, 24-months warranty.

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This is the iPhone SE 2 we wish Apple would make, but it probably never will

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One of the more peculiar business decisions Apple has made in regards to the iPhone involves the company discontinuing the beloved iPhone SE. In an era where smartphones keep getting bigger, the iPhone SE provided users who prefer a smaller form factor with a much-needed alternative. After all, it’s a little bit crazy that the iPhone XR — Apple’s entry-level iPhone — is closer in size to an iPhone 6 Plus than it is to an iPhone 6.

Apple, though, stopped selling the iPhone SE this past September. The move struck many as strange, especially given previous remarks from Tim Cook which said that the iPhone SE was a far more popular device than Apple initially anticipated. Put simply, there exists a sizable contingent of users who prefer a smaller-sized device like the iPhone SE.

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Sleep soundly with a big discount on a white noise machine that has more than 6,300 5-star reviews

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If you have trouble sleeping and the typical remedies haven’t worked, there’s a sale happening today on Amazon that you’re definitely going to want to check out. The LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine is the company’s highest-rated sound machine with more than 6,300 5-star ratings on Amazon. It’s a compact device that can easily fit on your night stand and it has 20 different non-looping sounds, including 10 fan sounds and 10 different ambient noise variations. And right now on Amazon, you can snag one for just $35. I have a different LectroFan model myself, and I use it every single night to help me fall asleep and stay asleep. Definitely check it out.

LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine with 20 Unique Non-Looping Fan and White Noise Soun…: $34.97

Here are some bullet points from the product page:

This FFP edition comes in frustration-free packaging
Provides ten fan sounds and ten ambient noise variations, including white noise, pink noise and brown noise
Helps mask disruptive environmental noises so you or your little one can fall asleep with ease
Safe, solid-state design is powered by AC or USB and dynamically creates unique, non-repeating sounds with no moving parts
Precise volume control allows you to set the perfect level for your unique environment

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Researchers invent 3D ‘replicator’ that builds objects using liquid and light

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We’ve all seen what modern 3D printing technology is capable of, but it still has some serious limitations. Many times, 3D printed objects come out quite rough, with jagged edges and uneven surfaces, and even then the objects themselves are limited in complexity. Researchers from the University of California Berkeley thought they could do better.

The team has just revealed a novel new 3D printing process that doesn’t “print” the object at all, but rather pulls it straight out of a gooey liquid. The system, which the scientists have nicknamed the “replicator” in honor of the futuristic tech of Star Trek, is capable of creating incredibly smooth, flexible objects that just aren’t possible with regular 3D printing.

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Play every NES and SNES game ever made with one $40 console

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The retro mini video game console trend happening right now is cute and all, but these “classic” consoles are the last thing you want to buy if you actually want to play classic games. Consoles like the NES Classic and SNES Classic ship with a handful of preinstalled games, and that’s all you get for $100. Meanwhile, you can pick up a Hyperkin RetroN 2 Gaming Console discounted on Amazon for $40 and play every single NES and SNES game cartridge ever made. The choice is pretty simple if you ask us.

Hyperkin RetroN 2 Gaming Console for SNES/ NES (Gray): $40.00

Here’s what you should know from the product page:

Plays NES and SNES games
Comes with one wired NES and SNES Controller
Compatible with NES and SNES controllers.

Hyperkin RetroN 2 Gaming Console for SNES/ NES (Gray): $40.00

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10 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on February 1st

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We haven’t had as much time as we would like lately to put these roundups together, so we’ve spent some extra time on today’s list to make amends. You’ll find 10 different paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free in Friday’s roundup, making this our biggest list in quite some time. These deals won’t last long though, so definitely download anything that looks appealing as soon as you can.

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