Netflix increased the prices of all three of its US plans on Tuesday, some by as much as 18%, which makes this the most substantial price jump since the streaming service debuted in 2007.

As reported by CNBC on Tuesday morning, the standard plan — which offers HD video and allows users to watch from up to two devices at once — will be subjected to the largest price hike, percentage-wise, as it climbs from $10.99 a month to $12.99 a month. As CNBC points out, that’s still cheaper than HBO NOW, which costs $14.99 a month, but upping the price of its most popular plan will certainly have plenty of subscribers up in arms.

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Netflix just announced the biggest price increase in the history of its streaming service originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 10:01:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple and Samsung both ran into big problems last year with their smartphone businesses. Long story short, iPhone and Galaxy phone sales plummeted in the holiday quarter. They can blame troubles in China all they want, but the bottom line is that both of these industry leaders phoned it in last year, no pun intended. Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note phones couldn’t have been anymore boring in 2018, and the same can be said of Apple’s iPhone lineup. Both companies chose to reuse old designs and release next-gen smartphones that looked exactly like their predecessors. That strategy is less of in issue when the new models offer novel marquee features to get shoppers excited, but that was the problem in 2018. Whether you bought an iPhone XS, Galaxy S9, iPhone XS Max, Galaxy S9+, iPhone XR, or Galaxy Note 9, there were no exciting new features to be found anywhere if you were upgrading from a 2017 flagship smartphone model. That means a huge portion of loyal fans who typically upgrade every year decided to skip their upgrades in 2018.

Of course, 2019 is where things will get interesting. Samsung has a number of exciting new smartphones set to debut this year, including the completely redesigned Galaxy S10 series phones and a new foldable smartphone that may launch as the Galaxy Fold. Apple, on the other hand, is reportedly using the same smartphone design for a third consecutive year, which could be a disastrous move. Only time will tell. 2019 is shaping up to be a wild ride for smartphone fans, but it turns out that one of the most exciting new phones of the year might not be an iPhone or a Galaxy phone. It’s a mysterious new phone from a vendor most people in the US have never even heard of, and now it has a launch date that’s much sooner than we expected.

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The mysterious new phone that’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before just got a launch date originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 09:42:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To say that Amazon’s sale on the iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity and Alexa was the best-selling Roomba deal of Black Friday is something of an understatement. This best-in-class robot vacuum dropped to its lowest price ever, and thousands upon thousands of our readers jumped on it. So many people bought it that it has been completely out of stock on Amazon ever since Cyber Week, but now it’s finally back — and it’s back on sale at a discount! You won’t save quite as much as you would have during the holiday shopping season, but Amazon is still offering a big $150 discount. Definitely grab one before they’re gone again.

iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, C…: $549.00

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Power-Lifting Suction delivers 5X the air power* for improved pick-up performance
• Patented iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology allows the robot to map its surroundings to clean an entire level of your home
• Premium 3-Stage Cleaning System loosens, lifts, and suctions dirt, dust, and pet hair
• Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes instantly adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with floors
• High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
• Clean and schedule from anywhere with the iRobot HOME App; compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
• Automatically recharges and resumes cleaning to complete the entire job
• Featuring these other Roomba robot essentials – Wi-Fi Connectivity, Edge-Sweeping Brush, Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head, Patented Dirt Detect Technology, Smart Navigation, Works on Carpets and Hard Floors
• Box Content: 1 Home Base Charging Station, 1 Extra AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter, 1 Extra Side Brush, 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier
• iRobot does not guarantee the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non-authorized resellers on Amazon, and they are not eligible for warranty or replacement from iRobot

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Black Friday’s best-selling Roomba is back in stock at a discount on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 09:23:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Sony and Marvel debuted the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home at Comic Con Experience in Brazil last month, we expected to see it online shortly after. But hours passed, and then days, and there was no sign of the trailer. It’s now been over a month since the CCXP crowd was shown footage of the Spider-Man sequel, and Marvel had yet to even hint at a wider release… until Tom Holland started tweeting this week.

It all started when someone posted a video demanding the trailer for the live-action Spider-Man sequel on Twitter, to which Holland replied that he’d see what he could do. Less than 24 hours later, he tweeted the following: “So I spoke to Sony…” We waited all day hoping a trailer would drop, but as the hours passed, it was clear no trailer was coming. But then, late last night, Holland said on Instagram that he would be going live at 5:45 AM PST.

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If you want a new wireless charger, there’s really only one model you should even bother considering right now. This is true for everyone, but especially for anyone with an iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or any recent Galaxy flagship phone. Why? Because the Anker PowerWave 10W Fast Wireless Charging Stand holds your phone upright on your desk or table. This way when notifications pop up, your phone’s face unlock feature will work without you even having to touch it! This charger retails for $26 which is more than fair, but it’s on sale right now at an all-time low of $17.99.

Anker Fast Wireless Charger, 10W Wireless Charging Stand, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone XR/Xs…: $17.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• The Anker Advantage: Join the 30+ million powered by our leading technology.
• A Galaxy of Speed: A high-efficiency chipset provides 10W high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy. iPhones get a boosted 5W charge at 10% faster than other wireless chargers.
• Flip It: Charge in landscape orientation while watching videos, or portrait mode for messaging and facial recognition.
• Case Friendly: Don’t fumble with your phone case. PowerWave transmits charging power directly through protective cases.
• What You Get: PowerWave Stand, 3 ft Micro USB Cable, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service. (no AC Adapter)

Anker Fast Wireless Charger, 10W Wireless Charging Stand, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone XR/Xs…: $17.99

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The best wireless charger on Amazon is still on sale at its lowest price yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 08:40:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Apple introduced the Lightning connector in 2012, the reaction was somewhat mixed. Sure, the Lightning connector offered a range of functional improvements over the 30-pin dock connector, but some folks simply couldn’t come to grips with the fact that the new technology essentially rendered many of their existing iOS accessories useless.

A few years later, the 30-pin dock connector now nothing more than a distant memory, just another example of a legacy technology Apple mercifully abandoned in favor of a superior replacement. Of course Apple replaced it with a special Lightning connector that would allow the company to separate its iOS devices from all rival products and maintain its MFi accessory certification program. Surprising though it may be, however, a new report claims that Apple is on the verge of ditching its proprietary Lightning connector on the iPhone in favor on an industry standard, which is something many people thought would never happen.

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Did you know that Instant Pot made a multi-use cooker with a built-in sous vide function? If you didn’t, we’ll pause for a moment so you can collect your thoughts now that your mind has been blown. You good? Well we hope you’re sitting down because we have even more exciting news: it’s on sale right now on Amazon at its lowest price ever. The $160 Instant Pot 8 Qt Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Multicooker with Sous Vide is worth every penny and then some at its full retail price. Clip the $32 coupon on the Amazon page, however, and you’ll pay just $127.99. That’s an all-time low by a big margin, and it’s a deal that definitely won’t last long.

Instant Pot 8 Qt Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Multicooker with Sous Vide, Silver: $127.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Please note this item does not have a pressure cooker function.
• Aura Pro replaces 11 commonly used kitchen appliances – Sear/Sauté, Bake, Slow Cook, Steam, Stew, Sous Vide, Roast, Yogurt, Rice, Multigrain and Keep Warm, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button!
• Microprocessor Technology – The microprocessor controls the time and temperature to ensure consistent cooking results. You can customize your settings using the operation keys +/- to adjust cooking time and temperature to achieve your preferred cooking results.
• Sear/Sauté – Flexible temperature settings makes it perfect for simmering, caramelizing and sautéing vegetables, and searing meat. Temperature ranges from 250~425°F [120~220°C], you can easily adjust the time from 5 minutes to 1 hour, with a default time of 30 minutes.
• Bake – Prevents you from heating up your kitchen. Temperature ranges from 250~425°F [120~220°C], you can adjust the time from 10 minutes to 4 hour, with a default time of 1 hour.
• Slow Cooker – Two temperature settings High (H) and Low (L) with the ability to set the cooking time from 30 minutes to 24 hours for both temperature levels and a default time of 4 and 6 hours respectively.
• Power supply: 120V – 60Hz

Instant Pot 8 Qt Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Multicooker with Sous Vide, Silver: $127.99

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Holy cow, the Instant Pot with a built-in sous vide cooker is on sale at its lowest price ever originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 07:54:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung next month is expected to unveil two new smartphone flagships, including the Galaxy S10 that dominates mobile rumors right now, and the Galaxy F, its first foldable handset. The latter already got a soft launch back in November, but Samsung only really showed the phone’s Infinity Flex screen, as well as the new One UI user interface that will power all Samsung mobile experiences, Galaxy F included. And, according to a new report, Samsung is looking to make the most of the foldable phone experience it’s about to introduce, a form factor not many other handset vectors will have in stores this year.

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Samsung says its foldable phone is a ‘breakthrough in technology innovation’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 07:31:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Apple lowered its revenue guidance for the Christmas quarter a couple of weeks ago, Tim Cook explained Apple’s rare miss in a letter, providing several interesting details about the company’s financial performance for the period. iPhone sales weren’t as strong as Apple would have hoped, thanks to several reasons. Among them, Cook highlighted the affordable iPhone battery replacement program that Apple offered buyers last year, in response to the iPhone throttling issue that came to light in late 2017. Now we have an idea of how many batteries Apple replaced last year thanks to an insider. Eleven million iPhone batteries were replaced in 2018, compared to the anticipated 1-2 million.

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Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries last year, insider says originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 06:50:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jake is a beloved member of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, where he regularly walks his beat sniffing for drugs. It’s the perfect job for a 3-year-old golden retriever, though a few days ago, “Jake” actually had a too-close brush with the effects of the narcotics he’s screening for. Specifically, ecstasy, which our canine gumshoe accidentally snorted while screening passengers last week at Port Canaveral as they boarded the Norwegian Epic.

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This drug-sniffing K9 accidentally snorted some ecstasy while searching a party cruise originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 14 Jan 2019 at 23:07:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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