Historically speaking, speculative reports regarding cuts in iPhone production due to low demand are nothing new. And as you might expect, some of these reports in certain years have ultimately proven to be accurate while others, with the benefit of hindsight, appear to have been sourced from folks intent on manipulating the market.

That qualification aside, the number of reports regarding lower than expected demand for Apple’s iPhone XR has become somewhat impossible to ignore. Most recently, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn said that it plans to implement sweeping cost-saving measures in order to combat “a very difficult and competitive year.” Predictably, many people interpreted Foxconn’s comments as a clear indication that iPhone sales are slumping.

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Apple to lower iPhone XR pricing in Japan in order to kickstart sales originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 14:43:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Air travel is the safest, speediest way to get from one place to another, but you know what would make it even better? If planes didn’t have to worry about pesky engines and messy fuel. I mean, if a plane could just go we’d all be better off, right? Well leave it to MIT to come up with a solution.

A new paper by researchers from the institute describes how they managed to build a plane that flies without a traditional propulsion system. The concept model, which weights just over five pounds, relies on what is known as electroaerodynamic propulsion to generate wind, and thereby lift, while also pushing the vehicle forward. It’s like magic, only it’s science.

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MIT’s magic plane flies without fuel or moving parts originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 14:22:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the best deal in e-book readers is back just in time for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday 2018! Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite E-reader is the best all-around e-book reader that has ever been released, but the best comes with a fairly hefty price tag. Anyone who owns one will tell you that it’s well worth the $120 price tag, but why pay full price if you don’t have to? Snag one now while it’s on sale for Black Friday and you’ll only pay $79.99!

Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation – 7th) – Black, 6″ High-Resolution Display (300…: $79.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Now available in black or white
• Higher resolution display (300 ppi) – with twice as many pixels
• Built-in adjustable light – read day and night
• No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets
• A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
• Massive selection, low prices – over a million titles $2.99 or less
• Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles

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Amazon’s $120 Kindle Paperwhite is only $79.99 in this Black Friday sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 14:01:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday is always huge for TVs and there are dozens of fantastic Black Friday 2018 bargains out there to choose from. Of course, there’s also another option you might want to consider. Home theater projectors have come a long way over the past few years, and high-quality models are now capable of beaming a wonderfully clear picture even in bright rooms. We’ve tested a number of different projectors over the past year and two of our favorites are by BenQ. The BenQ TK800 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector has a wonderfully bright 3,000-lumen lamp, while the BenQ HT2550 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector isn’t quite as bright but it has some other great features. Both projectors have stunning 4K resolution and HDR 10 support, and they’re both on sale for $150 for Black Friday.

BenQ TK800 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector

• 4K UHD Resolution: True 8.3 million pixels deliver awe-inspiring 4K UHD image quality with incredible clarity and crisply defined details
• Vivid colors in any Ambient lighting: perfectly balanced high visual brightness (> 3000lm) and vivid colors (> 92% Rec.709) for well-lit environments
• Hyper-realistic HDR10 quality: BenQ projector-optimized HDR features natural Auto HDR color and tone rendering for greater brightness and contrast
• Compact 4K HDR Projector: sleek design with light, compact profile makes installation quick and easy with vertical Keystone and 1.2x zoom
• IMMERSIVE SPORTS EXPERIENCE: Dedicated Football & Sport modes with Cinema Master Audio+2 feels like you’re in the stadium joining in the action.

BenQ TK800 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector, 8.3 Million Pixels, 3000 Lumens, 3D, Keystone, HD…: $1,099.00

BenQ HT2550 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector

• True 4K UHD Resolution: 8.3 million distinct pixels deliver awe-inspiring 4K UHD image quality with stunning clarity and crisply defined details
• Projector-optimized HDR: supercharged by HDR10 support with BenQ exclusive Auto HDR color rendition and cinema-optimized technology
• Cinematic Color technology accurately reproduces >96% of Rec.709 color gamut for authentic cinema experiences
• Smallest & lightest 4K HDR Projector: light, sleek, compact design with Auto vertical Keystone and 1.2x zoom make installation quick and easy
• All units purchased after 3/16/2018 include Firmware Update 1.0.3

BenQ HT2550 4K UHD HDR Home Theater Projector, 8.3 Million Pixels, 2200 Lumens, Rec.709, Audiov…: $1,099.00

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Black Friday TV deals are fine, but these discounted 4K home theater projectors are even better originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 13:48:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re five years into the latest console generation, but if you’ve managed to hold out this long, you’ll be rewarded with steep discounts over the holidays. Sony and Microsoft have cut the price of their consoles by $100, which means you can grab a brand new PS4 or Xbox One for $200, respectively. Nintendo is also increasing the value of its console bundles by including a free game, but the price of the Switch and 2DS stay the same.

But consoles are just one element of the video game discount bonanza that is Black Friday. New games, accessories, subscriptions, and more are all on sale as well, and below we’ve rounded up all of the best deals we could find from around the internet. If you’re in the market for anything game-related, we’ve got you covered.

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The best Black Friday 2018 gaming deals: Consoles, games, accessories, and more originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 13:35:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech Harmony universal remotes are by far the best remotes on the planet, but not everyone wants to deal with remotes in this day and age. Logitech knows that people are always attached to their smartphones, and also that voice assistants are all the rage right now. That’s where the Logitech Harmony Hub comes in. Place the hub anywhere within range of your gear and you can use the Harmony app to control your TV, stereo, and anything else within range. Or you can just use voice commands with Alexa! The Harmony Hub is on sale right now for Black Friday and it’s a hot item even at its full price, so there’s a good chance it’s going to sell out.

Logitech Harmony Hub for Control of 8 Home Entertainment Devices, works with Alexa: $59.99

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

• Works with Alexa to easily control your home entertainment devices with your voice
• Combine up to 8 remotes and countless apps into one easy-to-use smartphone app.
• Create customized activities to control your home entertainment. For example, simply tap “Date Night” and Harmony can turn on your Sony Android TV, launch Netflix, dim your Philips Hue smart lights and turn on your Sonos connected speaker
• Harmony App for iOS or Android smartphone or tablet: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, 50 customizable channel Favorites
• Closed cabinet control: Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices in closed cabinets

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The Logitech Harmony Hub controls all your gear with a phone or Alexa, and it’s on sale for Black Friday originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 13:22:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday is almost upon us, which means many of the sales you’ve been waiting for have either gone live online or will be live soon. As always, Apple’s newest products will be on many holiday lists, but not all of these products will receive significant discounts from Apple. The company will offer a variety of gift cards to customers who shop online and in its stores, depending on what products they purchase, but the sale doesn’t cover 2018 products.

Other retailers, meanwhile, host much better discounts than Apple on the iPhone, Watch, iPad, and Mac. But the Retina MacBook Air that was launched a few weeks ago isn’t included in many sales. That said, we do have for you a couple of deals that will help you save some cash on Apple’s newest Air.

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Black Friday 2018: These are the best Retina MacBook Air deals originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 13:09:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday sales aren’t solely about electronics and slow cookers. Pretty much anything and everything you can imagine goes on sale for Black Friday, and that includes entertainment. This year, we’ve sifted through all the sales we could find and come up with two Black Friday 2018 deals we believe to be the absolute best in entertainment. First, you can get Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-7 on Blu-ray and digital for just $74.49, a deep discount from the regular price of $120. If you want a deal that’s a bit more magical, Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray is now just $47.96 on Amazon, down from $100! Both of these deals are limited-time offers, so definitely take advantage — especially since the premiere of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is so close!

Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-7

Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-7 (BD + Digital): $74.49

Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection [Blu-ray]: $47.96

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The complete Game of Thrones and Harry Potter series are Black Friday’s best Blu-ray deals originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 12:56:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At-home DNA test kits are all the rage right now. In fact, a DNA test was the single best-selling Black Friday deal of the year last year. We expect them to be super popular this year as well, of course, and the DNA deals are finally starting to trickle in now that it’s Thanksgiving Day. The MyHeritage DNA Test Kit – Ancestry & Ethnicity Genetic Testing is one of the most popular kits on Amazon, and it normally costs $75 for a detailed detailed ethnicity breakdown on both your maternal and paternal sides. For Black Friday 2018, however, you can snag this kit for only $59.

MyHeritage DNA Test Kit – Ancestry & Ethnicity Genetic Testing: $59.00

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

• Discover your ancestry and find relatives you never knew existed on both your maternal and paternal sides.
• Get a detailed ethnicity breakdown with the most comprehensive list of ethnicities in the industry: 42 regions, including 7 East Asian regions.
• Simple DNA test kit with a cheek swab – takes only 2 minutes to complete.
• Huge global database enables you to get worldwide DNA Matches.
• Affordable price – includes access to test results. Uses the highest technological standards.

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One of Amazon’s most popular DNA test kits is down to $59 for Black Friday originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 12:43:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant has become central to the smart home experience. Pretty much every connected device worth buying includes Alexa integration, and that means you need Alexa-enabled smart speakers to use all of these devices to their fullest. Well guess what: today is definitely the day to fill any gaps you might have in your home where Alexa isn’t accessible, because Amazon is selling 2nd-Generation Echo Dots at an all-time low of just $19.99. This deal is unbeatable for the 2nd-gen model, but if you want even better audio quality you can snag 3rd-generation Echo Dots on Amazon right now for just $4 more each. That’s right, brand new just-released Echo Dot with improved sound quality for just $24!

Echo Dot (2nd Generation)

• Echo Dot is a voice-controlled speaker that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, answer questions, set timers and alarms, and more.
• Play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and SiriusXM.
• Call or message family and friends hands-free, or drop in from the Alexa App to your Echo device.
• Controls lights, locks, thermostats, and more with compatible connected devices.
• Use the built-in speaker, or for bigger sound, connect to speakers through Bluetooth or audio cable.
• 50,000+ skills, including Jeopardy!, Lyft, Audible, and Domino’s. Always getting smarter and adding new features.
• Hears you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones for hands-free control, even in noisy environments or while playing music.

Echo Dot (2nd Generation) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Black: $19.99

Echo Dot (3rd Generation)

• Echo Dot is our most popular voice-controlled speaker, now with improved sound and a new design.
• Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
• Stream songs from Amazon Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and others through the improved speaker for richer and louder sound.
• Call and message almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room with a compatible Echo device.
• Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
• Can hear you from across the room. And with compatible Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your whole home with music.
• Pair with a second Echo Dot (3rd gen) for stereo sound, or connect to your own speakers over Bluetooth or with a 3.5 mm audio cable.
• Use your voice to turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, find TV shows, and more with compatible connected devices.

All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $24.00

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Echo Dots are only $19.99 in this crazy Black Friday sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 22 Nov 2018 at 12:30:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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