If you’ve never heard of the Roav Viva by Anker, it’s high time we do something about that because this little gadget is fantastic. It looks like a car charger because it is a car charger, and it packs two USB ports that both support quick charging. But that’s not this little device’s marquee feature. The Roav Viva is basically an Echo Dot for your car, allowing you to use all your favorite hands-free Alexa commands on the go! It retails for $60 and it’s on sale right now for $50 on Amazon, but the coupon code XMASF466 drops the price all the way down to $39.99.

Roav Viva, by Anker, Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger for in-Car Navigation, Hands-Free Cal…: $49.99

Here are some bullet points from the product page:

• Alexa Inside: Amazon’s voice service gives you complete voice control in your car. Just say the word to get directions, listen to audiobooks from Audible, shop online, play music, and more over Bluetooth, Carplay, Android Auto, or an Aux in connection. What You Get: Roav VIVA, Manual, Quick Guide, Happy Card, Skills Cards, 12-month warranty and our friendly customer service. (Please note: Spotify is not supported.)
• High-Speed Charging: Dual charging ports equipped with Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ technology deliver blazing charging speeds to both driver and passenger. Qualcomm Quick Charge not supported.
• Supports Alexa Communication: Calling, Messaging, Drop In, and Announcements — all hands-free.
• Voice Isolation: 2 integrated microphones provide noise cancellation and accurate voice identification.
• Note: Please check the dimensions of the space surrounding your car’s cigarette lighter to see if VIVA will fit before purchasing. If your VIVA cannot be plugged in or has Bluetooth connection issues, return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchasing. Please check the list of unsuitable car models VIVA is incompatible with in the User Guide found in the Technical Specifications section below. If you have other issues, contact us via Live Chat in the app.

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Save $20 on the device that adds Alexa to any car originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 13:54:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For astronomers, spotting things at huge distances is all part of the gig, but sometimes our Solar System takes care of the hard work by bringing interesting objects withing a cosmic hair’s width of Earth. Comets are one of those kinds of objects, and in a new blog post NASA shows off some lovely (if a bit blurry) images of the brightest comet of 2018.

This particular ball of ice and rock is called 46P/Wirtanen, and the images you see here were captured on December 13th as the comet came within approximately 7.4 million miles of our planet.

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This bright, hazy blue blob is the brightest comet to visit Earth in 2018 originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 13:27:26 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want the ultimate universal remote setup that lets you control all of your home entertainment gear with an app on your smartphone, Alexa, or a physical remote, today is your lucky day. The Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App is the company’s flagship remote bundle, and it carries a hefty retail price of $350. Snag one right now on Amazon though, and you’ll only pay $229.99! If that’s still too pricey, the Logitech Harmony Smart Control Bundle also ships with a remote and the Harmony Hub, and it’s on sale at its all-time low of $58 right now.

Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App, works with Alexa: $229.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• The most powerful and intuitive Harmony remote works with Alexa for voice control. All-in-one control of up to 15 home entertainment and connected home devices
• Full color touchscreen: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, volume, 50 favorite channels and smart home devices like Philips Hue lights
• One-touch Activities: Touch an Activity like “Watch a Movie” to automatically power on and switch devices to the right settings; Compatible with Amazon’s Alexa for easy voice integration and activation
• Harmony app: Turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into personal universal remote controls for the whole house
• Closed cabinet control: Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices in closed cabinets, or even when away from home
• Convenient charging station: Keeps your remote powered and within reach
• The box includes Harmony Elite remote (with rechargeable battery), Harmony Hub, 2 IR mini-blasters, Charging station, USB cable, 2 AC adapters, User documentation

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Save $120 on the Logitech Harmony Elite in this last-minute holiday sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 13:02:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re on the lookout for a new smartwatch and you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on an Apple Watch or one of Samsung’s smartwatches, we’ve got exactly what you’ve been looking for. The Amazfit Bip by Huami costs just $79.99 on Amazon and it’s packed full of great features you won’t find on rival models that cost hundreds more. It has a great display and all the standard features you want, and it’s compatible with Android phones as well as iPhones. It also supports GPS, all-day heart rate tracking, and sleep tracking, and it lasts for about 30 days on a single charge!

Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami with All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring…: $79.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• 【32g Ultra Light】Original Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Smart Watch weighs only 32g with the strap which makes it comfortable to wear while sleeping, working, doing sports or on the go.
• 【45 Days Battery Life】Ultra-Long Standby Battery: a full charge of 2.5 hours can last for [maximum of 4 months on watch mode], [45 days on running mode] and [22 hours on GPS + running mode]. No need to take charger or power bank.
• 【Real-time Activity Tracker】the built-in Sony 28nm low-consumption GPS + Glonass module allows more accurate location detection, route mapping, distance measuring, speed calculating, pace tracking, real-time heart rate monitoring etc. It has IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating to meet basic needs of outdoor and it also provides detailed statistics of fitness activity
• 【Notification Reminder】When your phone receives calls or messages, you will never miss it because the watch will remind you by vibrating on your wrist. Moreover, you will be instantly notified when your phone receives app notifications from Facebook, Wechat, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
• 【Xiaomi MI Fit 3.0】Customized Xiaomi MI Fit3.0: by pairing the watch with your phone, you can make your personal settings and synchronize your activity data (daily activity, distance, speed, steps, stride frequency and other professional sports data) on the mobile phone, which helps to analyze and improve your sports level

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This $80 smartwatch is a better deal than any smartwatch on sale, and it lasts for 30 days per charge originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 12:41:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keeping ourselves occupied while traveling has never been easier, what with smartphones, tablets, and wearables. In fact, there’s often so much choice — apps, movies, shows, music, podcasts, books — that it can be overwhelming to even think about what exactly you’re going to do during an upcoming flight or road trip.

Personally, I like to load my iPhone and iPad up with games before flying home for the holidays, and developers love to put their games on sale this time of year — everyone’s got to spend those iTunes gift cards somehow! With that in mind, we thought it might be worthwhile to share a few of the best game deals we could find on the App Store for the holiday season. Most of these are limited-time sales, so be sure to act fast.

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10 great iPhone games you can play offline that are on sale for the holidays originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 12:20:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking for great headphones with the latest available Bluetooth tech, killer sound quality, great battery life, and water resistance so you can work out, we’ve got just the thing. Amazon is running a great sale right now that slashes Apple’s $200 Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones to just $89.99… and they’ll be delivered in time for Christmas! This matches the lowest price we’ve seen for the Powerbeats3, so take advantage while you still can.

Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones – Neighborhood Collection – Asphalt Gray: $89.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Featuring up to 12 hours of battery life to last through multiple workouts and secure-fit earhooks to maximize comfort and stability
• Take calls, control your music and activate Siri with RemoteTalk. Pair your device through Class 1 Bluetooth technology for wireless listening
• With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback when battery is low. Stay hands-free with the cable management clip. It helps keeps earphones in place
• Sweat and water resistance to handle tough training coupled with dynamic, high-performance sound pushes you to the next level
• Comes with Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones, eartips with four size options, carrying case, Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B), Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card

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Apple’s $200 Powerbeats3 earbuds are down to $90 in this last-minute Amazon sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 11:59:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve always been huge fans of Netgear’s Arlo home security cameras, and we still continue to use them ourselves. But the popularity of Arlo’s wire-free cameras has spawned a new wave of similar offerings and some of them are quite good. In fact, the Blink XT Home Security Camera System is just as good as Arlo, but at a tiny fraction of the price. And what’s more, Blink XT cameras have 20year battery life instead of 2 or 3 months like Arlo!

Blink XT Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection, Wall Mount, HD Video, 2-Year Batter…: $77.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• WEATHERPROOF FOR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR USE: Place and move your wireless Blink camera anywhere around your home both inside and out. Start off with a small system and expand to up to 10 cameras on one Blink Sync Module
• MOTION DETECTOR: Built-in motion sensor alarm, when motion detector is triggered, Wi-Fi cameras will send an alert to your smartphone and record a short clip of the event to the cloud
• BATTERY POWERED SECURITY SYSTEM: Wireless home camera with 2-year battery life, powered by 2 AA Lithium batteries (included), data is sent from IP cameras over Wi-Fi
• SMART HOME VIDEO SECURITY WITH HD VIDEO: Simple self-install home monitoring in minutes; easy to control wireless cameras with the free Blink Home Monitor iOS or Android app (Requires iOS 10.3 or Android 5 Lollipop or higher)
• FREE CLOUD STORAGE: Totally wire-free, with no monthly fees or service contract required

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These weatherproof home cameras have 8x longer battery life than Arlo cams at half the cost originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 11:38:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nintendo Switch is still the hottest video game console in the world right now. In fact, it’s so hot that Nintendo didn’t need to discount it during this year’s big Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping events. A few retailers did give the Switch a discount though, and Amazon is still offering its deal on the Nintendo Switch right now. For the same $299 you would normally spend on a Switch console, Amazon will also give you a free $25 Amazon gift card. That effectively drops the price to just $274, which is the best price you’ll find anywhere. It also ships in time for Christmas if you hurry up and grab one now.

Nintendo Switch – Gray Joy-Con with Gift Card in a Red Gift Box Reveal: $299.00

Here are some key details from the product page:

• Introducing Nintendo Switch! In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.
• Gift Card is affixed inside a specialty pop-up card
• Gift Card has no fees and no expiration date
• No returns and no refunds on Gift Cards
• Gift Card is redeemable towards millions of items storewide at Amazon.com
• Scan and redeem any Gift Card with a mobile or tablet device via the Amazon App
• Free One-Day Shipping (where available)

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The only Nintendo Switch discount of the season is still available on Amazon, and you’ll get it before Christmas originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 11:17:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this week, Qualcomm scored something of a significant legal victory when a court in Germany found that certain iPhone models with Intel modems infringed upon Qualcomm patents. Consequently, Apple opted to stop selling the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 at its 15 retail store across the country as the company prepares to appeal the ruling.

The infringing technology in question centers on iPhones with Intel modems that contain a component from a US-based company called Qorvo. The component at issue helps preserve battery power while a device is in the midst of sending and receiving data.

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How Qualcomm’s shady legal tactics led to an iPhone ban in Germany originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 11:00:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are plenty of top audio brands out there that make great noise cancelling headphones, but Bose popularized this awesome tech and it’s still the best in the business. If you need proof, look no further than the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. They offer unparalleled sound quality, great battery life, a wonderful design, and noise cancelling tech that’s unrivaled. They’re also on sale right now at a $50 discount on Amazon and they’ll be delivered in time for Christmas!

Plenty more Bose headphones and speakers on sale today as well, and you can find the full list of Bose deals right here.

Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling, with Alexa voice contro…: $299.00

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Three levels of world-class noise cancellation for better listening experience in any environment
• Alexa-enabled for voice access to music, information, and more
• Noise-rejecting dual-microphone system for clear sound and voice pick-up
• Balanced audio performance at any volume
• Hassle-free Bluetooth pairing, personalized settings, access to future updates, and more through the Bose Connect app

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Bose is still the king of noise cancelling headphones, and its best-ever model is discounted today originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 at 10:39:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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