Earth’s Moon only ever shows us one face. It’s locked into its current orientation, with a permanent nearside and farside, but it wasn’t until the Apollo missions that scientists were able to see just how different the two sides really are. The nearside, with its sea of dark gray basins standing in contrast to the brilliant white powder that covers the rest of its face, varies dramatically from the farside, which is marked with countless smaller craters in a more uniform distribution.

The debate over how the Moon’s split personalities developed has raged for decades, but new research seems to indicate that one of the possible explanations does indeed hold water. The theory, that Earth’s Moon was struck by a tiny dwarf planet long ago, is the subject of a new research paper published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets.

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Researchers say a tiny planet slammed into the Moon a long time ago originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 15:11:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon’s Gold Box deals can be hit or miss, but today’s main deal is definitely a big hit. You’ll find 24 different deals on popular laptops, wireless routers, and all sorts of PC gaming gear from keyboards and mice to monitors, headsets, and even $400 off one of the most popular Acer Predator gaming laptops out there. All these deals are available today only though, so you had better hurry. Shop the entire sale right here on Amazon’s site, and you can check out a few of our favorite bargains below.

Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop PC, 15.6″ FHD IPS w/ 144Hz Refresh, Intel i7-8750H, GTX…: $899.00

Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 14 Inch FHD (1920 X 1080) Touchscreen Display, AMD Ry…: $529.00

CORSAIR K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard – Quiet & Satisfying LED Backlit Keys – Media Controls – Wrist…: $39.99

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma: Esports Gaming Keyboard – Military Grade Metal Construction – Durabl…: $89.99

CORSAIR Scimitar Pro RGB – MMO Gaming Mouse – 16,000 DPI Optical Sensor – 12 Programmable Side…: $49.99

Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, RGB Backlit, 20 Programmable Buttons: $24.99

TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System – Homecare Support, Seamless Roaming, Dynamic Backha…: $99.99

TP-Link AC5400 Tri Band Gaming Router – MU-MIMO, 1.8GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU, Game First Prio…: $249.99

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There’s something for everyone in Amazon’s huge sale on laptops, routers, and gaming gear – today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 14:48:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple doesn’t often admit fault, but the quiet launch of a new MacBook Pro model today, alongside an adjustment to the Keyboard Service Program, seems to be the company’s way of acknowledging that there’s more work to be done to address the butterfly keyboard issues of its laptop line. According to Apple, the keyboard design has been tweaked to reduce double and missed key presses, which users have been complaining about for years.

New materials in the switch mechanism of the keyboard are said to be the solution, and the new design is featured on both the new 15-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. But the keyboard design isn’t the only thing that changed, as the laptops are now equipped with 8-core Intel Core i8 and i9 processors.

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Apple’s latest MacBook Pro refresh once again addresses keyboard issues originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 14:25:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday’s roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a solid one, and you can actually still find a few freebies in there if you missed it. The remaining deals will likely end soon though, so we put together a fresh new roundup for Thursday.

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7 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on May 21st originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 14:02:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AirPods are great for walking around and broadcasting the fact that you’re an Apple fan. But if you want a pair of premium true wireless earbuds that actually offer sound quality worthy of their hefty price tag, you’ll need to look elsewhere. The Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones don’t merely sound great for cord-free earbuds, they sound great period. They blew us away when we reviewed them, and they’re still the best true wireless earbuds we’ve ever tested. Definitely check them out before you burn $159 on AirPods — especially since they just went on sale at a discount for the first time ever!

Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Best-in-Class Bluetooth 4.2 Connectivity and…: $250.00

Here’s more info from the product description:

• Master & Dynamic MW07 True wireless earphones are built on cutting-edge technology and feature beautifully handcrafted acetate and a richly appointed hand-polished stainless steel charging case to deliver a superior mobile sound tool. Technically sophisticated components such as custom 10mm Beryllium drivers, proprietary “fit wings, ” improved antenna technology and optical sensors that detect in-ear placement to automatically play and pause the earphones demonstrate that when it comes to designing the ultimate True wireless listening experience, no detail is too small.
• Premium materials: beautifully handcrafted and eye-catching acetate and durable finish, with a lightweight, slim Design
• Exceptional acoustics: custom, high-performance 10mm Beryllium drivers deliver rich, expansive sound
• Superior comfort & fit: proprietary silicone “fit wing” innovation available in two detachable sizes for a custom and extra secure in-ear fit

Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Best-in-Class Bluetooth 4.2 Connectivity and…: $250.00

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Ultra-premium true wireless earbuds that crush AirPods just got their first ever discount originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 13:39:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It has been over twenty years since A Game of Thrones — the first novel in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series — was published. As Martin notes in his latest blog post, he never dreamed what a phenomenon the HBO adaptation of his story could be, even though he’d sold books and stories for TV and film in the past. But even though the show has come to an end, the author remains as busy as ever, if not more so.

The biggest question on everyone’s mind after the finale aired on Sunday was an obvious one: Will the books have a different ending than the show? The series finale received more backlash from critics and fans alike than any episode in the show’s history, and many fans are hoping Martin can repair the story in his final two books.

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George R.R. Martin reveals what he’s working on now that ‘Game of Thrones’ is over originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 13:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you an American Express cardholder? Do you shop on Amazon? If you answered yes to both of those questions, there’s a crazy promotion running right now that you absolutely need to know about. Amazon and Amex are teaming up to offer a huge $30 discount on any order of $60 or more, and all it’ll cost you is a single Membership Rewards point. Those Amex points are typically only worth about 1¢ or 2¢ a piece depending on how they’re redeemed, so this deal is a total no-brainer!

The promo couldn’t be easier to take advantage of. All you need is any eligible American Express credit card that is part of the Membership Rewards program, and that card needs to be saved as one of your payment methods on your Amazon account. Then you just head to this page on the Amazon site and hit the “Click to activate” button to activate the promo. Anyone with an eligible Amex card on his or her Amazon account that’s part of the Membership Rewards program will be eligible, otherwise you’ll see a message that says “Thank you for your interest in this offer. Unfortunately you are not eligible.” when you click that link.

After you activate the promo, just add at least $60 worth of eligible products to your cart and select your eligible Amex card as the payment method. You’ll see an option to apply points to your order, and all you have to do is add $0.01 worth of points, which is the equivelant of 1 point. Then you’ll get the $30 discount when you check out! Incredibly, the deal is good on products sold by Amazon and products offered by third-party sellers, which is pretty much unheard-of for a promotion like this.

Head to the Amex promotion page on Amazon to get started, and you can see the terms and conditions for this deal below.

This is an invitation only offer. To receive your promotion credit you must:

• Click on the button below to activate this promotion credit and apply points to your next order. Note that you will NOT receive the credit unless you click on this button.
• Add $60 or more of eligible products sold and shipped by Amazon.com to your shopping cart.
• Your Membership Rewards points will be temporarily set as your payment method at checkout. To redeem this offer, you must pay for at least a portion of your order with Membership Rewards points.
• Up to $30 of savings will be reflected on the final order checkout page if the items in your order are eligible for the promotion credit.

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Crazy promo gets Amex cardholders $30 off any $60+ order on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 12:53:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For years, analysts have maintained that Apple needs to move past the iPhone and look for additional revenue streams. Consequently, many analysts over the years have proposed that Apple would be well advised to make a blockbuster acquisition and snatch up a company like Netflix or Tesla.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that Apple actually did make an effort to acquire Tesla six years ago at a valuation of $240 a share. Incidentally, Tesla’s share price has been reeling lately and is currently hovering in the $200 range. Word of Apple’s efforts to acquire Tesla was brought to light by analyst Craig Irwin of Roth Capital Partners who revealed the interesting tidbit on CNBC (via Electrek) earlier today.

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Apple offered to buy Tesla back in 2013 for more than it’s worth today originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 12:30:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones are the best-selling over-ear headphones we’ve covered here at BGR Deals. That makes perfect sense, of course, since they’re the single best-selling pair of headphones on Amazon’s entire site. You get killer sound quality and great battery life for the insanely low price of $34, so it’s perfectly understandable why they would be so popular. Of course, you’ll only pay $34 right now if you’re not an Amazon Prime subscriber. There’s a special deal on the site for Prime members only that slashes the price of these excellent headphones to just $26.99. That matches an all-time low, and it won’t be available for much longer.

Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones: $26.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• IMPRESSIVE SOUND QUALITY IS THE ULTIMATE GOAL: The High-fidelity stereo sound benefits from the 40mm neodymium driver, CSR chip, and the around-ear cushion design which provide a well-closed and immersed enviroment for your ears, Just lose yourself in the music! NOTE: Mpow 059 headphones is passive noise isolating, NOT active noise cancellation(ANC), it can’t cancel the noise completely but it won’t drain the battery and damage the sound. 2. The closed-back design provides immersive Hi-Fi sound with CSR chip and 40mm driver together, it is better than ANC in term of sounds quality.
• BUILT TO STAY COMFORTABLE: The Memory-protein ear cushion simulate human skin texture, ensuring lasting comfort. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability.
• NEVER POWER OFF, BOTH WIRELESS & WIRED: 1. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge. A 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of play when battery is low. 2. The Wired mode: you can also use it as a wired headphone with the provided audio cable so the headphones will never power off.
• FOLDABLE DESIGN WITH A PORTABLE BAG & GENTLE REMINDER: The foldable Headband is not only designed for saving your desk space but for carrying in the provided bag. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like¡°on ear¡±) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.

Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones: $26.99

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Amazon’s best-selling headphones are at an all-time low of $27 for Prime members originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 12:07:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s nowhere near close to being as incredible as Avengers: Endgame, but Captain Marvel is still a film that you should watch if you haven’t seen it already. First released in early March, the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe actually precedes everything that happens in the rest of the movies aside from the first Captain America flick. It’s a fun origin story that provides all the extra context you need before seeing Endgame. Now that Captain Marvel is approaching its official Blu-ray release, the first deleted scene from the film has finally hit YouTube and you can watch it while you wait for the Blu-ray. Mind you, some spoilers follow below if you haven’t already watched the movie.

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This is the first ever deleted scene from ‘Captain Marvel’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 21 May 2019 at 11:44:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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