A redacted Federal Communications Commission filing published on Monday has offered up some juicy news for audiophiles. Smart speaker maker Sonos is apparently working on a new smart speaker product that would bring surround sound and voice control to its Playbar soundbars.

The news, which Sonos has so far resisted confirming, was first reported by Variety, which noted that the new Sonos product with the model number S18 will sport WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and is meant to work as a wireless smart speaker in tandem with the Playbar serving as a “master device.”

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FCC filing reveals new Sonos smart speaker may be coming soon originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 17:08:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shares of Apple have been in a slump the past few months and a new letter from Tim Cook will likely make things worse. In a letter to investors released this afternoon, Cook relayed that Apple was revising its revenue guidance for the typically busy holiday quarter. Apple now anticipates quarterly revenue to check in at $84 billion, a bit lower than what the company projected during its recent earnings report a few weeks ago.

As to the reason behind the revised guidance, it can all — not surprisingly — be traced back to weaker than expected iPhone sales. Interestingly, Cook’s letter attributes weak iPhone sales to extremely poor performance in China. All things considered, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given the avalanche of reports regarding weaker than expected demand for the iPhone XR.

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Apple lowers revenue guidance citing weak iPhone sales in China originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 16:45:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We are two days into the New Year, and already people are insistent on disabusing you of the notion that humanity is turning a corner. That there’s reason for hope. Why, just a few days ago we saw the unit of the military in charge of our nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile cracking jokes on Twitter about how big its bombs are.

Jeff Bezos rode an actual horse into a Western-themed apparel store the other day. And now, not only did tens of millions of you stream Netflix’s insane Bird Box movie, but the streaming video giant actually had to hop on to Twitter today and warn you all to stop trying to do the Bird Box challenge.

So much for any hope for a normal year after our crazy collective 2018.

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Netflix to ‘Bird Box’ fans: Please stop blindfolding yourselves and walking around outside originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 16:22:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is it 2018 already? Well apparently no one told Dyson, because it’s still offering the insanely good Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at its Black Friday 2018 price. This is absolutely our favorite Dyson vacuum model right now, because it’s nearly as good as the latest V10 model but you can buy it for hundreds less. That’s especially true right now, since this $400 cordless vacuum is currently on Amazon for just $240!

Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner: $240.39

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

• Cord-free. Hassle-free. Powerful suction
• Up to 30 minutes’ run time when using a non-motorized tool
• Lightweight and versatile, for easy home cleaning. Instant-release trigger means battery power is only used while it’s cleaning. Requires charging for 3.5 hours minimum before first use
• Direct drive cleaner head. Up to 6 minutes of fade-free power (in MAX mode). Drives stiff nylon bristles into carpets to capture deep-down dirt
• Powered by the Dyson digital motor V7 and engineered to pick up ground-in dirt and fine dust from hard floors and carpets
• 75% more brush bar power than the Dyson V6 cordless vacuum
• Hygienic bin emptying – no need to touch the dirt. Bin volume 0.14 gallons
• Quickly transforms to a handheld vacuum, to clean all around your home and car

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It might be 2019, but you can still get this Dyson cordless vacuum at its Black Friday 2018 price originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 15:59:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You probably never spare a thought for your trash once you haul your bin to the curb and it’s whisked away to a magical land dump where nobody ever has to look at it, but not all garbage ends up where it’s supposed to. As humans, we do a terrible job of keeping the Earth clean, and we’ve been littering for a long, long time.

A great reminder of that sad fact is this decades-old Doritos bag which was recently found washed ashore off the coast of North Carolina. At some point, likely several decades ago, this thin plastic container found its way into the ocean, and aside from some faded colors and a few holes it’s in remarkable shape.

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Winter is officially here and along with the cold weather, there are some things you’re supposed to do that most people don’t bother with. Among them is topping off the air in your car tires, and it’s a pretty important one that’s often overlooked. Cold air obviously compresses the air in your tires and typically drops your pressure to below the recommended range. If you had a DBPOWER Portable Mini 12V Tire Inflator in your car like you should, filling up your tires would only take a minute and you wouldn’t have to bother pumping quarters into the air pump at your local gas station.

DBPOWER Portable Mini 12V Tire Inflator, Auto Air Compressor for Cars, Bikes, Motorcycles and I…: $14.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• 【VERSATILE AND USEFUL】 This mini-sized DBPOWER tire inflator is a very useful tool to have in your car or garage. It’s so compact then it can be held in your hand. Designed to inflate tires for cars, bikes and motorcycles, it can be use with an array of other inflatables thanks to the 3 nozzle adaptors included. It’s a great companion to have with you on the road, on a trip, or vacation.
• 【EASY AND FAST TO USE】 It may be compact, but it is not lacking in inflation power! It will inflate a standard mid-sized car tire from 0-35 psi in 10 minutes. You may be thinking this is not that fast, but considering this pump can fit in the palm of your hand, it’s a pretty impressive speed. Simply plug into a car cigarette lighter socket, start inflating and manually turn off the compressor once the desired pressure has been reached.
• 【COMPACT SIZE FOR EASY STORAGE】 One of the best benefits of this tire pump has to be its size. Designed small and light, it can easily be held with one hand. This makes it great to use for inflating smaller items such as sports balls. It really doesn’t take up any space at all and can easily be stored in places such as a glovebox or under a car seat.
• 【LONGER POWER CORD】 The charging cable is 3m long enabling you to reach all four car tires of even longer model cars without difficulties! Don’t be inconvenienced or annoyed again by those inferior air pumps that can barely reach the back tires!
• 【BUY WITH CONFIDENCE】 All customers are backed by our 12-month “No Questions Asked” warranty. Tech support and professional customer service are available should you have any problems.

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Three and a half years after being released, Windows 10 has finally toppled Windows 7’s to become the most popular desktop operating system on the planet. That’s according to the December OS market share statistics from analytics firm Net Applications, which show that Windows 10 managed to grab 39.22% of the market, while Windows 7 lagged behind at 36.9%. It’s the first month ever in which Windows 10 has been on top.

This is notable for a variety of reasons, the first being that Windows 7 managed to sustain its lead for as long as it did. Coming on the heels of the disastrous Windows Vista, it’s no surprise Windows 7 quickly shot to the top. Then, when Windows 8 underwhelmed, millions opted to stick with Windows 7 rather than upgrade.

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Window 10 overtakes Windows 7, becoming the most popular desktop OS in the world originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 14:50:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google’s Pixelbook is a fantastic Chromebook if you’re looking for something with a sleek design and a ton of power. That said, $999+ is a tall order for most people. A great option for people willing to sacrifice some power in order to save a ton of cash is the ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02. It’s a best-seller that has been awarded a coveted “Amazon’s Choice” designation, and it’s on sale right now on Amazon at a discount.

ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02 11.6″ Ruggedized and Water Resistant Design with 180 Degree (Intel…: $239.99

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

• Ready for drops and spills with rugged construction with reinforced rubber guards, easy grip handles, and a spill resistant keyboard
• Lightweight 2.65 pound body and rugged construction that can be dropped from 3.9 feet* so you can take it anywhere without disruption
• 11.6 inches HD 1366×768 Anti-Glare Display, with 180 degree hinge for easy viewing
• Powered by the Intel Celeron N3060 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.48 GHz) for fast and snappy performance
• Chromebook runs on Chrome OS – an operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically*, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time
• All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• With the Google Play Store, you can access a rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines, and more, all from your Chromebook
• Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically

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This best-selling Chromebook has a coveted ‘Amazon’s Choice’ designation and it’s under $250 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 14:27:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2019 should be another banner year for flagship smartphones, especially those released by Samsung. The company spent the last few months of 2018 hyping up its new display designs, including the Infinity-O display (which made its debut on the Galaxy A8s at the end of the year), but we won’t get to see the design’s true potential until the Galaxy S10 arrives. Or, perhaps more accurately, until we see more leaks.

And that’s exactly what we got last Friday, as UK online mobile accessory retailer Mobile Fun shared a video of what are purported to be third-party screen protectors for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. Oftentimes, these leaks don’t offer much in the way of fascinating revelations, but if these screen protectors really are for the Galaxy S10 line, we might have learned about an interesting design choice Samsung made this time around.

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Leaked Galaxy S10 screen protectors suggest a design change we didn’t see coming originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 14:04:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robot vacuums were among the hottest gifts out there this past holiday season, and there were a bunch of great deals to choose from if you were shopping for one to give as a gift. But not even the deepest discounts could match the price of the Pure Clean Smart Robot Vacuum Sweeper Cleaner on Amazon. If you’re looking for a good entry-level model that nixes the bells and whistles so you can get it dirt cheap, this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Smart Robot Vacuum Sweeper Cleaner – Automatic Multisurface Bagless Floor Cleaner w/ Built-in R…: $68.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• LOW-PROFILE DESIGN: The Pure Clean Automatic Vacuum Cleaner by Pyle has an obstacle detection feature which lets it clean around household objects and its low profile design allows it to slide under furnitures. Makes chores a lot easier and faster
• 3 CLEANING MODES: Features 3 cleaning modes for the level of cleaning that you desire. Equipped w/ touch panel buttons to let you choose from 10 min, 20 min, max clean w/ 90 min of cleaning operation depending on room size or how dirty the floor is
• BATTERY OPERATED: Equipped w/ a built-in Ni-CD 7.2V rechargeable battery which allows wireless operation so it can freely move in all corners of the room. Charging time is about 3 hours w/ 1600mAh capacity. A power adapter is included in the package
• BAGLESS OPERATION: This smart robot cleaner features a removable 0.3L dustbin instead of a bag and also equipped w/ a detachable brush for easy cleaning. Just open the tray and empty it into the trash after vacuuming. Works on hardwood, carpet floors
• OTHER SPECS: Debris Sweeper 4.0” Diameter Brush, Vacuum Cleaning 7.0” Brush Length, Battery Type: NI-CD 7.2V, 1300mAh, 3 hrs charge time, Run-Time: 90 Min,0.3L Dust Bin Capacity, Unit Size: Diameter – 11.3”, Height – 2.3′

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This $69 robot vacuum cleans out dust and dirt, not your wallet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 2 Jan 2019 at 13:41:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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