Ever since astronomers announced the discovery of seven exoplanets around the star called TRAPPIST-1, researchers have been diving into the data in an attempt to determine what the planets are like. Early on, the prospects for potentially habitable worlds seemed good, but subsequent models suggested that the star at the heart of the system may have burned off any atmosphere the planets once had.

Now, a new study claims to offer a slightly more optimistic scenario that gives at least one of the planets, TRAPPIST-1e, the chance at sustaining an ocean on its surface. The research was published in The Astrophysical Journal.

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One of the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets might have an ocean, researchers now say originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 at 23:07:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google has made some tweaks to its Find My Device app that will come as welcome news to anyone who misplaces or outright loses their handset. A new update to the app brings indoor mapping support, meaning if you drop your phone in, say, a mall that’s supported (which is a key point — more on that in a second), you’ll be able to see not just that your phone is still at the mall, but where inside the mall it actually is.

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Google takes ‘Find My Device’ to the next level, adding indoor positioning originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 at 22:05:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this month, Apple and Amazon put their differences aside and struck a deal to bring several Apple products to Amazon’s website. While some products, like the iPhone, were previously available on Amazon via third-party sellers, the new deal will officially bring Apple and authorized Apple sellers into the fray for the first time. With Black Friday just around the corner, a number of Apple products began appearing on Amazon’s website earlier today.

All in all, Apple and Amazon’s deal should prove to be a mutually beneficial partnership for both companies. While Apple products usually sell extraordinarily well during the holiday shopping season, having devices like the iPhone and iPad front and center on Amazon will only serve to boost sales and help Apple’s bottom line.

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Amazon is selling the latest MacBook Pro models for up to $300 off originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 at 21:03:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re shopping for AirPods deals this holiday season, you’re likely to find some good deals out there, but don’t expect any huge discounts on Apple’s hot wireless earphones.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to score free AirPods this holiday season — as long as you understand that nothing is truly free, and strings are usually attached to anything labeled “free.”

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Black Friday 2018: Two ways to get free AirPods this week originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 at 20:08:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Elon Musk appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and had a taste of the host’s joint, it was totally on-brand for the risk-taking CEO. Musk is a brilliant guy, but he also likes to push the envelope in ways that tend to worry those he does business with. He’s already gotten in hot water over Tesla drama, including tweeting his intention to take the stock private, and his pot smoking adventure appears to have made things worse.

Now, NASA is planning to review the workplace culture of Musk’s other darling, SpaceX, because some senior NASA officials didn’t like the look of Musk indulging in the devil’s lettuce.

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If you’re getting a Nintendo Switch or a 3DS while all the bundles are on sale this Black Friday, you might as well load up on games as well. Nintendo games don’t go on sale nearly as often as their PS4 and Xbox One counterparts, but Nintendo is slashing the price on over 100 Switch and 3DS games as part of its Cyber Deals promotion this week. Whatever genre of game you’re in the market for, there’s something here for you.

The promotion began on Wednesday, November 21st and runs through next Wednesday, November 28th, at 8:59 AM PT. You have a full week to take advantage of these deals, and even if you don’t have a Switch or a 3DS yet, you can snag digital copies right now and download them as soon as you get the hardware.

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It was one of the biggest tech stories of the year, and arguably set Facebook’s “annus horribilis” in motion, when it was disclosed that the now-shuttered British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica had used data on scores of Facebook users that had been improperly acquired.

The Information Commissioner’s Office, Britain’s privacy watchdog, levied a fine equivalent to $640,000 against the social networking giant. And then today came Facebook’s response: We don’t think we should have to pay.

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Regardless of which thermometer you use for yourself and your children, you’re using the wrong one if it’s not a iHealth Infrared No-Touch Forehead Thermometer. This brilliant device is basically the thermometer Apple would make if Apple made thermometers. It’s sleek and futuristic looking, but the quality is what makes it so great. Just hold it near a forehead, touch the button on the back, and presto… you’ve got an accurate temperature reading in less than 1 second. This forehead thermometer is awesome, and it’s on sale for 20% off ahead of Black Friday.

iHealth Infrared No-Touch Forehead Thermometer for Baby, Kids and Adults,1-Second Instant Read…: $21.59

Here’s more info from the product page:

• iHealth Thermometer PT3 is an infrared No-Touch forehead thermometer that gives you 1-second testing to know the current body temperature of someone you care.
• High precision: ultra-sensitive infrared sensor measures IR energy emitted from the forehead and collects more than 100 data points per second.
• Fast testing in just 1 second, get reading instantly.
• Safe & Hygienic. No-Touch design, non-invasive measurement.
• Gentle vibration to alert when a reading completed. No annoying beeps.
• Hold. Aim. Press. Only 3 steps to test, easy for self-measurement.
• Readable at night with LED backlit.
• FDA Listed and Medical CE Approved and meets ASTM E19650-98 performance standards.

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Nintendo’s Switch console has been selling in stores around the world for some 18 months, which makes it a relatively young gaming machine. It’s still a hot item during the holidays though, and many people may have it on their shopping list this Christmas. Now that virtually every retailer has made its Black Friday deals official, we can tell you where you’ll find the best Nintendo Switch deals on Black Friday 2018.

Like I said before, the Switch is too young a product to see any meaningful discounts, and most retailers will sell you various bundles for the same $299.99 price you get right now.

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There are so many products out there that claim to help you sleep better and it seems like most of them don’t work very well. In fact if you’re like me, you’ve probably tried so many that didn’t work at all that you gave up hope. There are some products out there that work really well for some people though, and the Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds are among them. These true wireless earbuds might look like they’re meant for music, but they’re actually meant to mask noise so you fall asleep faster and stay asleep. We’ve talked to a bunch of people who say they work wonders, and they’re available right now on Amazon.

Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds: $249.00

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

• Noise-masking sleepbuds are the latest Bose innovation. They use engineered soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noise — like snoring partners and noisy neighbors — so you can fall asleep, and stay asleep
• They may look like tiny headphones, but instead of streaming music, the sleepbuds play pre-loaded soothing sounds for sleep and relaxation
• Super-tiny sleepbuds stay comfortably in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. Choose from three included eartip sizes for the best fit
• Although Bose pioneered noise cancelling technology, its research found noise masking is the better option for sleep
• Rechargeable battery provides up to 16 hours of use for deep, peaceful sleep
• The sleepbuds work exclusively with the Bose Sleep app so you can control and customize how you sleep. Select your soothing sound, control the volume, set an alarm, and even choose how long you want your sleepbuds to play
• Compact and convenient storage case keeps your sleepbuds safe, charged, and ready for next time. Provides one additional charge without having to plug it in
• Your device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) must support Bluetooth Low Energy (also called Bluetooth Smart) to work correctly with the Bose noise-masking sleepbuds. Apple devices with iOS 10 or later are compatible, and most devices with Android 5.0 and newer versions support Bluetooth Low Energy

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