During Google’s Marketing Live conference for advertisers on Tuesday, the search giant announced a first for the company: Ads are coming soon to Google’s iconic homepage.

The ads will be confined to the version of its homepage accessible via the mobile web as well as its smartphone app later this year, which will provide the company a fresh source of advertising revenue and prominent new screen real estate it can sell to brands. The move also, at least for now, preserves the famously minimalist aesthetic of the desktop version of Google’s homepage.

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You’re about to start seeing ads for the first time on Google’s mobile homepage originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 18:35:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shortly after officially announcing its OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone on Tuesday, the Chinese phone maker unveiled a trade-in program that could save you hundreds on the new phone. Starting at $669, the OnePlus 7 Pro is significantly cheaper than the flagship devices from most other vendors, but if you’re upgrading from another phone anyway, you may as well get some credit for it and make the OnePlus even more affordable.

“For the first time in North America, OnePlus is proud to introduce a brand-new trade-in program, in partnership with Phobio,” OnePlus says on its website. “Customers can turn in an eligible device and receive up to 449 dollars to use towards the OnePlus 7 Pro. Credit issued will vary depending on the device model. All OnePlus devices are eligible, including the OnePlus One [although the OnePlus X doesn’t appear on the list].”

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OnePlus will pay you up to $449 to trade in your phone for a OnePlus 7 Pro originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 18:04:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I definitely had mixed emotions the first time I came across the Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker. On one hand, I was definitely excited to never have to stand around waiting for water to boil again. But on the other, I felt like a total sucker for having gone all those years without this brilliant kitchen tool. This microwave pasta cooker has a huge 5 lb capacity and it really couldn’t be easier to use. Put in the pasta, put in the water, and then microwave it. Presto, dinner is done!

Microwave Pasta Cooker – The Original Fasta Pasta – No Mess, Sticking or Waiting For Boil: $14.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

Cook perfect pasta faster than ever with the original Fasta Pasta! No more waiting for water to boil, and no more messy clean up. Featured on the Rachael Ray Show, even Rachael Ray is a fan of the Fasta Pasta. With its patented reservoir design, the Fasta Pasta allows water to circulate throughout, ensuring perfect al dente pasta every time. Just measure, cook, and drain your pasta with one simple container in minutes.The Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker is the perfect way to enjoy home cooked pasta without the waiting and hassle. It even cooks vegetables, soups, casseroles, and rice!

Microwave Pasta Cooker – The Original Fasta Pasta – No Mess, Sticking or Waiting For Boil: $14.99

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This $15 microwave pasta cooker ensures you’ll never have to wait for water to boil again originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 17:38:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At a conference in Boston on Tuesday, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson just confirmed what many Netflix fans have long feared — that the streaming giant may eventually lose some of the most popular third-party shows that it licenses, like Friends, ER, and The Office.

Stephenson’s company is poised to launch a Netflix rival of its own sometime this year, and he confirmed today that the plan is for parent company AT&T to bring back shows it licenses out, like Friends, to offer exclusively on its own streaming platform. “We are going to have to take a lot of the great content we own that’s been licensed elsewhere and bring that back into the fold,” Stephenson said at the conference, as reported by The Dallas News.

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Sorry, ‘Friends’ fans: WarnerMedia has decided to pull its shows from Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 17:17:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know how sometimes you come across a new product and immediately wonder where it has been all your life. Well that’s exactly what’s going to happen when you check out the 16′ Foot QUICKDRAW PRO Self Marking Tape Measure. This brilliant tape measure has a built-in slot that holds a piece of graphite so you can mark your measurements without ever needing a pencil Check out the video on the product page to see how it works, then grab one while it’s on sale for just $8. Graphite refills are easily to load and it only costs $3 for a pack of 20 replacements!

16′ Foot QUICKDRAW PRO Self Marking Tape Measure – 1st Measuring Tape with a Built in Pencil -…: $7.82

Here’s more from the product page:

• The QUICKDRAW PRO Tape Measure is the FASTEST, most ACCURATE measuring device in the construction industry today. The patented graphite marking system comes preloaded and ready to mark. The internal steel wheel easily and accurately applies a graphite mark/line right where you want it. DON’T WASTE ANYMORE TIME LOOKING FOR OR SHARPENING A PENCIL!
• BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER The New QUICKDRAW PRO Tape Measure is the next evolution of the original QUICKDRAW DIY (w/black casing). Every feature has been upgraded to meet the demands of the professional contractor, and to help the weekend warrior build like a PRO.
• LOSE YOUR PENCIL QUICKDRAW PRO makes 2000+ marks (1/4”) per load. Reloading takes only 10 seconds. Refills are available on Amazon.
• MAKE NO MISTAKE By acting exactly like a gun sight, the new (patent pending) wedge indicator gives you extreme accuracy. From the front, it’s a wedge shape, but look down from above and the wedge become a single red line that tells you precisely where you’re putting your mark. The Tru-VIEW WEDGE ensures dead nuts accuracy every time.
• DRAW CIRCLES AROUND THE COMPETITION Want to cut an 8” hole? No Problem. Simply lock your tape blade at 4”, hold the corner of the tape hook on your center point and draw your circle (see the QUICKDRAW PRO video for example). Making a radius is so simple now, what used to take minutes now only takes seconds with QUICKDRAW PRO.
• LOCK IT UP TIGHT The new heavy duty brake-lock is made of a composite rubber that grips the blade from top and bottom to securely lock the tape blade, resulting in the most accurate marks, lines and radius’ in the industry.
• CLIP N’ GO Our belt clip is made of heavy gauge spring steel with an industrial chrome finish. It’s almost indestructible. Now you can feel secure knowing that your tape measure is always by your side.
• WEATHER THE STORM QUICKDRAW PRO dominates all industry durability tests. A hurricane would struggle to damage this tape. “What about the rain?” you ask – QUICKDRAW is your best friend when working with damp, or even dripping wet lumber. You will get an extra dark line on wet lumber and almost all other wet materials.

16′ Foot QUICKDRAW PRO Self Marking Tape Measure – 1st Measuring Tape with a Built in Pencil -…: $7.82

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This $8 tape measure has a built-in pencil to mark measurements… and I need it in my life originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 16:56:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you ever eaten a perfectly ripe tomato and wondered why you even bother? Tomatoes are a staple in sandwiches and salads, and you can throw them into just about any dish and come up with something edible. Tomato flavor, however, has apparently been going downhill for a while now, and scientists think they know why.

In a new study published in Nature Genetics, researchers including those from the Agricultural Research Service and the Boyce Thompson Institute have mapped the genome of the modern cultivated tomato as well as tomatoes that still grow in the wild. The team marked thousands of genes that were previously unknown, comparing the genomes of cultivated tomatoes with their wild relatives, and made more than a few interesting discoveries.

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Scientists discover why grocery store tomatoes don’t taste like anything originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 16:35:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon, the OontZ Angle 3 PLUS Portable Bluetooth Speaker is one of the best-rated portable speakers on Amazon. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that it’s also the best-selling portable speaker on Amazon. Featuring great sound quality, impressive battery life, water-resistance, and 100-foot wireless range, it definitely checks all the boxes. It’s also only $26 right now, which is an incredible value.

OontZ Angle 3 PLUS – Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Superior Stereo Sound, 10+ Watts for Louder Vo…: $25.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• HIGH QUALITY CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND distinct mids and highs from our two precision acoustic drivers delivers excellent stereo sound and enhanced bass from our proprietary passive bass radiator design
• LOUDER VOLUME & MORE BASS distortion-free at maximum volume; room filling sound, perfect for home, dorm room, kitchen, bathroom, car, parties
• WATER RESISTANT IPX5 splashproof, rainproof, dustproof, sandproof; outdoor shower speaker, perfect for the beach, poolside, car, boat & golf cart — IPX5 rating speaker can resist gentle water spray & splash but cannot be partially or fully submerged
• EXCEPTIONAL 30 HOUR BATTERY PLAYTIME — 4400MaH battery capacity provides up to 30 hours playing at 2/3 of max volume — Portable Design just 13 ounces, and 6.5” long and 2.8” high, perfect for travel and long weekends trips
• CONNECT OVER BLUETOOTH IN SECONDS to: iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers, Chromebooks —- Works great with Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot—- To play from non-Bluetooth devices and TVs use the included 3.5mm audio cable

OontZ Angle 3 PLUS – Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Superior Stereo Sound, 10+ Watts for Louder Vo…: $25.99

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The upgraded version of Amazon’s best-selling Bluetooth speaker is down to $26 today originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 16:14:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If it wasn’t already clear that Disney is very serious about becoming one of the major players in the video streaming business, then Disney’s newest move should drive that point home.

The company on Tuesday announced that it will assume full operational control of the Hulu streaming service following a “put/call” deal with Comcast. What that means is that the two giants agreed that Disney will buy Hulu five years from now at a minimum valuation of $27.5 billion.

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Disney now has full control of Hulu originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 15:53:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon has been running a fantastic sale on SanDisk microSD cards that matches all-time low prices on the two most popular sizes — 128GB for $19.99 and just $11.50 for a 64GB card. If you want more space than that though, today is your lucky day because SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC UHS-I Cards are back in stock for just $56.99 each!

SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC UHS-I card with Adapter – SDSQUAR-400G-GN6MA: $56.99

Here’s some more info from Amazon’s product description:

• Up to 400GB (1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.) to store even more hours of Full HD video (Approximations; results and Full HD (1920×1080) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
• Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback (Full HD (1920×1080) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes, and other factors.)
• Up to 100MB/s transfer read speed (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.) lets you move up to 1200 photos in a minute (Based on 4.1GB transfer of photos (avg. file 3.5MB) with USB 3.0 reader. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
• Load apps faster with A1-rated performance (Results may vary based on host device, app type and other factors.)
• Ideal for Android smartphones and tablets, and MIL cameras.Form Factor:microSDXC
• SanDisk Memory Zone app for easy file management (Download and Installation Required)
• 10-year limited manufacturer warranty

SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC UHS-I card with Adapter – SDSQUAR-400G-GN6MA: $56.99

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How on Earth are SanDisk 400GB microSD cards down to just $57? originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 15:32:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday night’s episode of Game of Thrones was certainly a controversial one, with Daenerys finally making good on the fan theory that she was destined to go full-on dark — which she did by using her last of three dragons to literally roast King’s Landing and its inhabitants.

The internet pretty much exploded once that happened, with many fans distraught over Dany’s turn and about the direction the eighth and final season of the hit show now seems to be taking. Nevertheless, Episode 5 — The Bells — has scored a milestone achievement for the series, separate from being now ranked as among the most controversial.

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Second-to-last ‘Game of Thrones’ episode had the highest ratings in the show’s history originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 14 May 2019 at 15:11:26 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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