We’ve been waiting for years for shoemakers to develop the kind of self-lacing footwear that once only seemed possible in movies, but it turns out that making smart shoes isn’t all that easy.

Nike is one of the companies that has created such models in the past, including one for Marty McFly. But, at $720, the regular pair of self-lacing Nike sneakers cost as much as a high-end smartphone. However, Nike has figured out a way to make them a lot more affordable, and next year you might finally find a pair you can afford in stores.

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Nike’s self-lacing shoes are back, and you might actually be able to afford them originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 22:05:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA’s Mars InSight mission is moving along at a rapid pace. After landing on the planet just a few weeks ago, InSight has spent its days observing its new living space and sending back photos of the ground surrounding it.

NASA’s InSight team has been practicing the tricky task of placing the robot’s sensitive instruments on the surface. Now, with a couple of years of observation and data gathering ahead of it, the bot has successfully deployed the first of its sensor suite, and NASA is very happy with how well things are progressing.

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The Mars InSight robot just placed its first instrument on Mars’ surface originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 21:03:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, the holiday season is upon us! It’s that time of year where some families will be eating elaborate meals together alongside a crackling fireplace while others will be avoiding one another entirely. All the while, presents will be exchanged, festive drinks will be imbibed, and Home Alone will inevitably be playing on repeat.

The holiday season, though, isn’t only for individuals to enjoy. It’s also a time of great excitement for friendly corporations who can’t help but convince you — yes you, the reader — that your life would be so much better if you purchased something you didn’t even know you needed just a few weeks ago. Case in point: Anthropologie — a popular woman’s boutique — recently started selling a bundle of twigs — which it calls a decorative birch bundle — for upwards of $50. Sure, you’ve heard of twigs before. And sure, perhaps you’ve even stepped on one or two in the past. But have you ever had the capitalistic privilege of buying a bundle of twigs online?

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Anthropologie dared to charge $42 for a bundle of sticks… and they sold out originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 20:08:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over the last few days, some iPad Pro owners have taken to the web to complain about subtle but noticeable bends in their iPad Pros. Of course, it goes without saying that if you spend a minimum of $800 on a brand new tablet, the last thing you want to see is an aesthetic imperfection.

Apple earlier this week confirmed that some iPad Pros will exhibit a slight bend, while also emphasizing that the bend is simply a normal part of the manufacturing process and that it will not get worse with time. Put simply, Apple doesn’t consider iPad Pro units with a slight bend to be defective.

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Apple executive responds to complaints about bent iPad Pro units originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 19:37:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When someone cuts into your lane and smacks into the front of your car, two things can happen. Option 1 is having your anger and frustration compounded when you have to argue with the other driver over whose fault it was, and the cops will make their best guess at who is telling the truth. Option two is showing the cops your dash cam footage and proving you weren’t at fault in about 5 seconds. The popular new VANTRUE Compact 1080p Dash Cam will do the trick for $70, but use the coupon code IC7IO92Y at checkout and you can pick one up for just $49.99!

VANTRUE Dash Cam Full HD 1920x1080P Car Camera 170° Wide Angle 2.7″ LCD Car Video Recorder wit…: $49.99 (use code IC7IO92Y)

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

• 【7 Days Delivery Time】Super compact size mini dash cam (3.5 x 1.4 x 1.9 inches), Full-HD 1920*1080 at 30 fps+HDR provides great sharp video quality and super night vision, clearly captures the license plates cars as well as road signs during the day and night. While 170° wide viewing angle can capture 4 lanes of traffic without distortion.
• 【24 Hours Parking Mode】Auto switch the dash cam to Parking Mode. Triggered by the motion detector, the dash cam will automatically record when people or things come closer to your car in front. Please hard wire it (B07G9WTWB9)or connect it with an external battery on Parking mode. Perfect HD dash cam for uber, taxis, truck,SUV, rideshare, lyft drivers, commuters, and families.
• 【Emergency Lock with G-sensor】Automatically turn on and record when the car starts. G-sensor detects any impact and automatically/manually locks the important video segments to the “Event” folder, so you will never miss an important moment.
• 【Seamless Loop Recording】loop recording overwrites the oldest footage with the newest upon filling a card to capacity. Auto LCD OFF after the recording begins so you won’t be disturbed by another glowing rectangle on your windshield. Dash cam support up to 64GB card, please format it to FAT32 before use. Optional GPS module allow you track the driving route and speed. To use gps function, please buy a gps mount(asin: B07CPSBXWL).
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Save yourself from all sorts of aggravation with this $50 dash cam deal originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 19:06:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DC’s newest superhero flick Aquaman has already made a big … impact at the box office. (You thought we were going to say splash, didn’t you, since everyone writing about this movie can’t seem to resist the urge to produce an assortment of oceanic puns?) Indeed, the film’s US opening weekend has only just now arrived, with the flick having already seen overseas success to such a degree that it’s helped recoup the film’s estimated $160 million production budget, and then some.

Not bad for a film that comes on the heels of the middling Justice League, which may be one reason the studio decided to release Aquaman in an unusual way. That included showing it in China first, in addition to inking a deal with Amazon to let the ecommerce company’s Prime subscribers get access to exclusive early showings in the US.

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‘Aquaman’ opens in the US this weekend, but has already made a killing overseas originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 18:35:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s mobile devices are a cut above the competition but there’s one area where every Apple device could stand to improve. We’re talking about battery life, of course. iPhones and Apple Watches have more than enough juice to carry you through a day of average usage, but there’s no way most people can make it through a day of heavy usage without charging at least once. That becomes a problem if you’re running around, but there’s a single accessory that takes care of all the Apple devices that might need charging. It’s called the UGREEN Portable Wireless Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch, and it has both a USB port for a charging cable as well as a wireless charging disc for the Apple Watch. It’s also MFi certified by Apple, so you don’t have to worry about a low-quality charging disc.

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• Built-in Magnetic Charging Module Compatible for All Apple Watch: With built-in integrated magnetic charging module and USB port, it is ideal for all 44mm 40mm 42mm & 38mm Apple Watch models?Apple Watch Series 1/2, Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Nike+, Apple Watch Hermès, Apple Watch Edition and iPhone, smartphones, cameras, PSP gamer etc.
• Certified Quality and Safety: MFi Certified(PPID: 219693-0018) magnetic charging module offers a original charging speed-about 2.5 hours; UGREEN’s multi-protect safety system ensures complete protection such as flame resistant material,over-current, over-voltage and short-circuit.
• Simultaneously Charge Apple Watch and Phone: this 2200mAh power bank can simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and an iPhone 1 time; Charges an Apple Watch from 10% battery life to 100% 3-4 times.
• Ideal Charging Companion for Home Office and Travel: It is with super compact design (L13.9 x W3.95 x H1.6cm), saving your space on the desk and easily being slipped into your travel bag.
• What You Get: 15 months manufacturer warranty and life-time service support; Apple MFi Certified Wireless Charger Power Bank for Apple Watch and phone x1; 50cm Micro USB Charging Cable x1; (NOTE1: You should press the silver power switch before charging your cellphone NOTE 2：It should be used under 78.8℉， otherwise the power bank will charge your devices slowly to extend the service life)

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Charge your iPhone and Apple Watch on the go with one portable charger originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 18:04:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in May, while most Facebook-related reports still talked about the then-recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook quietly confirmed that a new unit led by former Messenger chief David Marcus would explore blockchain technologies.

At the time, we wondered whether Facebook was developing its own Bitcoin rival — a cryptocurrency that could be used inside its own products. A brand new report now says that Facebook is indeed planning to use crypto for payments inside the immensely popular WhatsApp messaging app.

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Bloomberg: Facebook’s Bitcoin rival will be used for WhatsApp money transfers originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 17:32:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon makes all sorts of different Alexa speakers so there’s something for everyone. Big, small, stationary, or portable, Amazon’s got it all. Google doesn’t have quite as much variety available in its Google Home line of smart speakers, but that’s why third-party accessory makers exist. Check out the Ninety7 Battery Base for Google Home, which instantly transforms your Google Home speaker into the portable Google Assistant smart speaker of your dreams. It’s $10 off today, so grab one while it’s on sale.

Ninety7 Battery Base for Google Home Audio/Video Product Carbon/Black (Loft Carbon): $39.95

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Up to 8 hours of portability
• Slide on magnetic connect for easy assembly
• 4 LED Fuel gauge, beautiful metal grill finish
• Uses the Google home power supply to charge base
• Portable Battery Base only, Google Home not included

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Transform your Google Home into a portable smart speaker with this discounted smart accessory originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 17:02:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For anyone who thinks the smartphone market is saturated with devices that are virtually indistinguishable from each other, there’s good news on the horizon. 5G is on the way and will eventually offer up mind-blowing data speeds that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. A number of carriers are rolling out 5G networks but you’ll have to wait a while until 5G-equipped smartphones are available for purchase. Further, there’s a good chance you’ll have to wait until 5G coverage is expansive enough as to make spending extra cash on a 5G smartphone worth it.

In the interim, a report from FierceWireless relays that AT&T will be replacing the LTE indicator on its smartphones with a 5G E symbol in markets that support the latest and fastest LTE technologies. The ‘E’ stands for Evolution and is available in 99 markets across the country and will expand to include 400 markets before 2019. AT&T notes that 5G E enables “peak theoretical wireless speeds for capable devices of at least 400 megabits per second.”

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AT&T will soon put a misleading ‘5G E’ logo on 4G Android devices originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 at 16:41:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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