• Lettuce grown in space proves to be just as nutritious as lettuce grown on Earth, researchers find.
• Future crewed missions to deep space could grow vegetables en route or at their destination.
• A paper on the research was published in Frontiers in Plant Science.
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A lettuce-growing experiment on the International Space Station yielded produce that was just as nutritious as its counterpart grown back on Earth. The lettuce, which was grown in three batches in the mid-2010s, has been the subject of research aimed at determining in space-grown foods are any different — or perhaps even dangerous — in comparison to the foods we’re used to.

If mankind is ever going to be capable of traveling deep into space, visiting or even colonizing other worlds, knowing what foods to grow there will be vital. Determining how space affects the growth of plants is important, but it’s even more crucial when you’re planning on actually eating those plants. Thus, the lettuce experiment was born.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

Space lettuce is just like Earth lettuce, NASA says originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 14:07:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Black Panther star Winston Duke has become a familiar face thanks to his roles in some of the biggest movies of the past couple of years, from Black Panther to two Avengers titles as well as Jordan Peele’s Us.
• You can see him starting this weekend in his first Netflix movie, the Mark Wahlberg-led cop drama Spenser Confidential which is now streaming on the service.
• Duke sat down with us for a chat about everything from his acting process and the choices he’s made so far that have taken him from Marvel to the dominant streaming platform.
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If an actor can be said to have whatever the cinematic version of the Midas touch is, Winston Duke seems as close as anyone to fitting that bill. He only has a handful of movie credits to his name so far, but not only have you probably seen all of them — they comprise most peoples’ ranking of the biggest and most successful big-screen blockbusters of the last couple of years. His breakout performance, for example, came as M’Baku, the fearsome warrior and tribal leader in 2018’s Black Panther who ends up playing a key role in the titular hero’s success. For many mainstream audiences, Duke’s appearance in that $1.3 billion addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was their first introduction to him, and he quickly built on that success by reprising the role in both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

Interview: Meet ‘Black Panther’ star Winston Duke, who just made the jump to Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 12:05:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• The Office, NBC’s hit workplace comedy that ran for nine seasons, celebrates the 15th anniversary of its US debut this month.
• The series may be leaving Netflix at the end of this year, but fandom around it is as strong as ever.
• As a result, Dish has decided to extend an invitation to The Office fans: Get paid $1,000 for bingeing 15 hours of the series.
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This anniversary kind of snuck up on me, but here’s a fun milestone to note for the TV fans out there. This month marks the 15th anniversary of the US debut of The Office, the workplace comedy shot in a mockumentary style which influenced so much of the TV that came after — everything from Parks and Rec to Modern Family. Plenty of others do that same thing of having the characters talk directly to the camera, as if to some unseen character, but it was, of course, The Office that really had the most fun with that format and over the course of nine seasons made us fall in love with an otherwise normal bunch of Pennsylvania-based office drones in the employ of a paper company.

The Office is one of those shows where, for the people who loved and still love it, they … really, really love it. From Facebook groups to trivia nights around the country to so much more, fandom around the show is still alive and well — so much so that Dish (yes, that Dish) has decided to tap into that deep well of appreciation for the show to offer what for some of you will sound like a dream gig. The main requirement: You can get paid $1,000 for … just binge-watching the show! Fifteen hours of it, to be exact.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

Love ‘The Office’? Dish wants to pay fans $1,000 to binge the series originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 10:33:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Dyson makes the most respected and desired cordless vacuum cleaners in the world, with a reputation for being powerful and efficient.
• But Dyson’s cordless stick vacuums are also extremely expensive, and rival brands have made great strides with their own products.
• The Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner has amassed thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon because it offers a more affordable alternative to Dyson’s popular stick vacuums.
• On Saturday, for one day only, the A11 Master is on sale at Amazon’s lowest price ever.
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When Dyson’s cordless stick vacuum first burst onto the scene years ago, people were blown away. Cordless vacuums were popular at the time, but they were weak and only ever used for quick, easy cleanups. Heavier-duty jobs needed a corded vacuum, and corded vacuums are always a hassle to use. That’s why Dyson’s powerful new stick vacuums got so popular so fast.

Back then, Dyson had no competition so people were willing to pay top dollar. Today, however, that’s no longer the case.

Head over to Amazon and you’ll see that the latest and greatest Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner retails for a whopping $600. It’s on sale today, which is nice, but you’ll still have to cough up $539 if you want one. Years ago, it might have been worth the cost. But these days you can get a cordless stick vacuum that’s on par with the V11 for a small fraction of the price.

Tineco has made a name for itself in the cordless vacuum space by building powerful, lightweight stick vacuums that offer Dyson’s level of performance for much less money. Just this past week, in fact, we told you about a great sale on the Tineco Pure ONE S12 Plus, a novel new model with incredible power and never-before-seen features including a large digital display and capacitive touchscreen controls. That model is still quite pricey even on sale, which is understandable, but Amazon is running a different deal today that you’ll definitely want to check out.

Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Ultra Powerful Suction, Mullti-Surface Cleanin…: $272.90

On Saturday, for one day only, Amazon has slashed the Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner to its lowest price ever. This killer cordless vacuum features exceptional power and suction, a great lightweight design, and dust and dirt bin that’s easy to empty, and a brush head designed to make quick work of pet hair. It also has LED lighting on the brush head, which is a bigger deal than you think. We did a test where we vacuumed with a Dyson and then ran an LED-equipped cordless vacuum over the same area — you would be shocked at how much the Dyson missed.

Tineco’s A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner retails for $399.99, but today on Amazon you can pick one up for just $272.90, the lowest price ever. Don’t miss this great deal.

Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Ultra Powerful Suction, Mullti-Surface Cleanin…: $272.90

Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

Ditch the $600 Dyson and get this stick vacuum for $273, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 09:42:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Onward opens this weekend. Pixar’s newest animated feature is a fantasy story set in our present-day world.
• There’s just no time for the No Time to Die premiere in April, and you can blame the coronavirus outbreak for that.
• Tom Hanks returns to World War II, but this time around, it’s a naval battle where his character will have to save more than just a private. And Greyhound is just one of this week’s brand new movie trailers.
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The coronavirus epidemic will get a lot worse before it gets better, and that will significantly impact everyday life. Attending crowded events, like a movie premiere, isn’t advised in hot zones, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying new releases if there aren’t any cases in your area. Even so, there’s no doubt that the entire movie industry will be hurt this year, and the first proof of that is already here. The next Bond movie was postponed to November, which is a seven-month delay for one of the highly anticipated films of the year.

Not all movies will be delayed, however, and this weekend brings us Disney’s new animated feature. Onward already has a good recipe for success. It’s a Pixar film, it has a great cast, and it’s got an interesting premise. This movie isn’t set in the middle ages, as you might expect from a fantasy; instead, it all takes place in the present time. You know, unicorns, magic, and vans. Also out this weekend are First Cow and The Way Back.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

‘Greyhound’ and all the new trailers you need to watch originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 09:01:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might use your weekends to rest and relax, but great deals never take the day off and neither do we. Highlights from Saturday’s roundup of the best daily deals on Amazon include Apple AirPods Pro back in stock (with same-day shipping in many areas!) and back down to their all-time low price from Black Friday, the wild wireless camera that lets your smartphone see anywhere for just $28.79 or the upgraded version with twice the resolution and zoom for $49.49, a one-day deal that gets you a Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner as good as a Dyson for hundreds less, Amazon’s best-selling Instant Pot accessory set with 15 different accessories for only $29.99, $51 off the GoPro HERO8 Black Waterproof 4K Action Camera, a #1 best-selling 50-inch 4K Fire TV with 13,000 5-star ratings for only $279.99, Anker’s popular PowerWave Stand wireless charger for just $12.99 and its PowerCore Essential 20000 Portable Charger for $36.52, and a one-day deal that gets you digital magazine subscriptions to popular magazines like Cosmopolitan, GQ, Popular Mechanics, and dozens more starting at just $0.99. You’ll find Saturday’s top 10 best deals down below.

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, IP67 Waterproof WiFi Borescope Inspection 2.0 Megapixels HD Snake…: $28.79

DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, 5.0MP Ultra-Thin HD Borescope, Zoomable Snake Inspection Camera wi…: $49.49

Tineco A11 Master Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Ultra Powerful Suction, Mullti-Surface Cleanin…: $272.90

Accessories for Instant Pot 5,6,8 Qt,PECHAM Pressure Cooker Accessories Set Including 2 Steamer…: $29.99

GoPro HERO8 Black – Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 10…: $349.00

TOSHIBA 50LF711U20 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV HDR – Fire TV Edition: $279.99

Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave Stand, Qi-Certified for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, Xs…: $12.99

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 Portable Charger, 20000mAh Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology a…: $36.52

Deal of the day: Digital magazines from $0.99: ).99+

Today’s Top Deals

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43
3. Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon

Saturday’s top 10 deals: AirPods Pro all-time low price, digital magazines, Dyson vacuum killer, Anker chargers, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 7 Mar 2020 at 07:58:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• If you’re a regular traveler and spend a good chunk of your budget each year on flights, it might be time for you to adjust your credit card strategy if you haven’t already.
• If you’re particularly loyal to a specific airline, that’s definitely the case.
• In this post, we’ll walk through some of the best airline credit cards out there right now to help you decide which one is right for your wallet.
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BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers.

Please note: the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.

Are you someone who spends a lot of time in the sky as a frequent flyer and are thus on the hunt for the best airline credit card out there? The one that offers you the best mix of perks and miles? Applying for an airline’s corresponding co-branded credit card is definitely a smart move, and as I’m new to the world of travel rewards myself I’ve definitely got my eye on the Chase Sapphire Preferred. However, some benefits can apply well beyond travel on a particular carrier, especially when you consider each airline’s partners and redemption perks, and in the post below we’ll dive into some of the best airline cards available right now.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. Someone messed up, so the crazy wireless camera that lets your phone see anywhere is still only $29
2. The best Philips Hue deals ever still can’t touch these $8 LED smart bulbs
3. This is going to be your new favorite Fire TV accessory, and it’s only $22

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Best airline credit cards of 2020: A deep dive into our top picks so far originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 22:40:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Oppo’s first smartwatch looks very familiar, and that’s because it looks just like an Apple Watch.
• The Oppo Watch has many of the same features as the Apple Watch, but runs Android, and it’s a lot more affordable.
• It even has a couple of features that aren’t available on the Apple Watch, including super-fast charging.
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We saw the new Oppo Watch weeks ago when it first leaked, and it was clear from the start that we were looking at a blatant Apple Watch ripoff. It’s like Oppo didn’t even try to come up with something unique. The Oppo Watch is so similar to the Apple Watch that you might not believe it’s real. But it is. Oppo unveiled it on Friday, and the device looks exactly how we thought it would. With that in mind, there is one Oppo Watch feature that the device it copied could benefit from. And it’s not the curved display.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. Someone messed up, so the crazy wireless camera that lets your phone see anywhere is still only $29
2. The best Philips Hue deals ever still can’t touch these $8 LED smart bulbs
3. This is going to be your new favorite Fire TV accessory, and it’s only $22

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1. Apple’s iPhone 12 will crush every other smartphone in 2020 for two reasons
2. This hidden Google Maps trick just changed my life
3. Did Sony quietly reveal some of the PS5’s best new features?

Oppo’s Apple Watch is a blatant ripoff, but it has one feature Apple should steal originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 22:25:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• An indie developer talks about how significant the power increase from the PS4 to the PS5 will be.
• He says the studio’s upcoming psychological horror game, Martha Is Dead, “will strive for photorealism.”
• He also talked about the PS5’s solid-state drive and how raytracing will push graphics forward.
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PlayStation 5 news has been incredibly hard to come by in recent months. The last official word we got directly from Sony was a post on the PlayStation Blog in which the company talked about the new controller for the PS5, which we expect to be called DualShock 5. That was October of 2019. It is now a week into March of 2020, and while Microsoft has given us a lot to chew on in regards to the Xbox Series X, we still know next to nothing about the PS5. Therefore, even vague quotes from third-party developers are enough to make headlines.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. Someone messed up, so the crazy wireless camera that lets your phone see anywhere is still only $29
2. The best Philips Hue deals ever still can’t touch these $8 LED smart bulbs
3. This is going to be your new favorite Fire TV accessory, and it’s only $22

Trending Right Now:

1. Apple’s iPhone 12 will crush every other smartphone in 2020 for two reasons
2. This hidden Google Maps trick just changed my life
3. Did Sony quietly reveal some of the PS5’s best new features?

PS5 game developers ‘will strive for photorealism’ with the power of the next-gen console originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 20:15:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Intel chips released in the last five years contain a severe hardware security flaw that would allow hackers to bypass encryption.
• A software patch will not suffice to permanently fix the problem. Instead, an upgrade to a next-gen Intel chip and an audit of existing hardware are advised.
• This kind of vulnerability can be likened with a backdoor in encryption.
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Intelligence agencies and the tech sector have been debating encryption for a few years now. Spy agencies and cops want to be able to break encryption with the help of big tech companies to access sensitive data from devices belonging to suspects. At the same time, some of them fear hacks, especially those coming from other nation-states, and agree that encryption is needed both at the hardware and software level. But officials from several governments around the world would want secret keys that can access encrypted chats, emails, and calls. And they’d want those keys to be safe to handle. That’s an impossible dream at this point, and Intel’s newest chip flaw is proof of that.

Researchers discovered a flaw in Intel’s chips that opens encrypted data to hackers. It’s a brand new security issue, different from the vulnerabilities discovered a few years ago that affected chips from Intel, AMD, and ARM — those flaws were fixed via software updates, by the way.

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Today’s Top Deals

1. Someone messed up, so the crazy wireless camera that lets your phone see anywhere is still only $29
2. The best Philips Hue deals ever still can’t touch these $8 LED smart bulbs
3. This is going to be your new favorite Fire TV accessory, and it’s only $22

Trending Right Now:

1. Apple’s iPhone 12 will crush every other smartphone in 2020 for two reasons
2. This hidden Google Maps trick just changed my life
3. Did Sony quietly reveal some of the PS5’s best new features?

Intel’s unfixable chip flaw could give hackers access to encrypted data originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 19:10:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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