The sheer amount of corporate drama surrounding the impending 5G boom has been nothing short of bizarre. From AT&T’s misleading 5G E icon — which prompted a lawsuit from Sprint — to Qualcomm and Apple’s recently settled patent dispute, 5G seemingly has mobile carriers, component suppliers, and handset manufacturers all trying to eek out any type of advantage in the marketplace they can.

One of the more interesting things to result from all of this was Intel’s announcement a few weeks back indicating their intention to exit the 5G smartphone market altogether. The move was somewhat surprising given that Apple was supposedly going to rely on Intel to supply 5G modems for its 2020 iPhone lineup. Of course, the dynamic quickly shifted once word of Apple and Qualcomm’s settlement broke.

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Intel explains why it exited the 5G smartphone market originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 19:06:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you love mobile gaming and you’re not using a console quality controller to power through your favorite games, you’re really missing out. There’s simply no way to get the most out of tough games when you don’t have the tactile feel of a real controller. Definitely check out the Auimi Wireless Game Controller for Android Smartphones, which is just $27.99 right now on Amazon. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Auimi 2.4G Wireless Game Controller Bluetooth Gaming Gamepad Joystick for Android Phone/ PC Win…: $27.99

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• 【Extensive Compatibility】: Compatible with Android phone, Tablet, TV Box, Samsung VR, Steam, PC Windows 7/8/10/XP and Playstation 3. Support key mapping, some of games like PUBG needs key mapping, please first download the simulator like ”Octopus Gaming Studio” APP from Google Play Store to your android phone, then you can key mapping with your own preferences.
• 【2.4G & Bluetooth Controller】: The gaming controller ranging up to 30ft. With 4 LED indicators to show its working mode, include a 2.4G wireless receiver, just plug in and enjoy the games.
• 【Multi-connection Wireless Controller】: No needed driver, this mobile game controller mainly supports Android phone/ Tablet/ TV box with bluetooth and PC Windows 7/8/10/XP, PS3 game console with 2.4G wireless connection.
• 【Turbo & Multimedia】: Turbo function accelerates stronger and faster gaming experience; Multimedia player function under mouse mode ” Vol+, Vol-, Play, Pause, Forward, Next”.
• 【Rechargeable Gamepad】: Built-in 380mAh lithium battery, 12 hours working time, 30 hours stand-by time. L2/R2 buttons have analog function for more accurate operation; Foldable bracket for hold smart devices from 1.9 to 3.5 inches wide.

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Get a console quality game controller for your smartphone for $28 on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 18:04:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On the heels of the revelation last week, via a BuzzFeed analysis, that several of the most-downloaded apps from the Google Play Store may have been caught sharing data they collect with the Chinese government, we’ve just learned that Google is banning the app developer in question. In addition, Google is removing all apps from the developer, DO Global, that have collectively garnered more than half a billion downloads.

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Google bans one of the biggest Android app developers from the Play Store originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 17:33:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forget desktop computers and forget laptops, because there’s an even more compact PC that you should definitely check out. In fact, it’s barely bigger than a flash drive. The Intel Compute Stick CS125 Computer plugs into an HDMI port on any monitor or TV and you’ll instantly transform it into a Windows 10 PC. It features quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor, 3GB of DDR3 RAM, Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4, two USB ports, and more, and it costs less than $130 right now on Amazon.

Intel Compute Stick CS125 Computer with Intel Atom x5 Processor and Windows 10 (BOXSTK1AW32SC): $126.76

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• Quad-Core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Processor
• Windows 10 (32-bit)
• Intel HD graphics
• 2 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz soldered down single-channel memory
• Integrated Wireless 802.11ac (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265)
• One USB 3.0 and One USB 2.0
• Bluetooth 4.0

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This tiny device that looks like a flash drive turns any screen into a Windows 10 PC originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 17:02:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know that the PlayStation 5 is deep in development, but Sony has seemingly dashed any hope there might have been of a spring 2020 launch. Speaking with reporters this week, Sony revealed that its next-generation PlayStation console (which technically hasn’t been named yet), will not launch within the next 12 months.

In other words, the earliest we would possibly see the PlayStation 5 on store shelves would be May 2020 (though it seems highly unlikely that Sony would launch a new console in May). That said, anything is possible at this point, but if the PS5 isn’t going to arrive this fall or next spring, Sony could repeat the same process it went through in 2013 for the PS4, when it unveiled the console in February, and then made it available in November.

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Sony says the PS5 is still at least a year away originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 16:39:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The idea of going back to using a corded keyboard is enough to make anyone cringe. But wouldn’t it be nice to stop having to worry about recharging your wireless keyboard or changing out the batteries when they die? The Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard truly is the best of both worlds. It’s a wireless keyboard with great feel, but you also never have to worry about charging it because the built-in solar panels recharge the keyboard the entire time you use it. Any sunlight or light from indoor bulbs works, so it’s constantly charging literally every time you use it. The Mac version is on sale with a modest discount, but the Windows model is all the way down to $39.99 right now!

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Windows Solar Recharging Keyboard 2.4GHz Wireless – B…: $39.99

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac — Solar Recharging, Mac-Friendly Keyboard, 2.4G…: $47.79

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• Solar-powered keyboard: No battery hassles – any light source keeps your keyboard charged for at least three months in total darkness
• Only 1/3-inch thick: Ultra-thin design adds sleek style to your workspace
• Feel-good typing: Logitech-only concave key cap design for faster, quieter, more comfortable typing
• Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless: Enjoy a reliable connection using a tiny Logitech Unifying receiver that stays in your computer
• System Requirements-Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, macOS. Light source from sunlight and/or indoor lighting

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The wireless keyboard that never needs new batteries or to be charged is down to $39.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 16:10:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google’s most popular services always seem to follow a familiar pattern. When they’re first released, they’re wonderfully simple and minimalistic alternatives to cluttered, overwhelming products. Google search is the most obvious example, but it’s hardly the only one. Chrome was a faster, simpler alternative to Internet Explorer and Firefox. Google Maps was a faster, simpler alternative to Mapquest. Even Android itself was a faster, simpler alternative to Symbian, Windows Mobile, and the BlackBerry platform. But there’s one Google service in particular that exploded in popularity solely because it simplified a type of product that had been cumbersome and overwhelming since it was first created. That’s right, we’re talking about Gmail.

Before Gmail was first released, email was a huge pain. Okay fine, email is still a huge pain, but it was far worse back then. Free email services were almost completely unheard of — yes, you had to pay for personal email accounts — and storage was very limited. Then Gmail came along and flipped email on its head, offering users unlimited storage and a great set of features, and the only price to pay was giving Google access to your data. On top of all that, the Gmail interface was also a big draw for users because it was so simple and straightforward, which was indeed a breath of fresh air compared to email clients like Microsoft Outlook. As is the case with all of Google’s services though, the simplicity is lost as more and more features are added. Many of those features are quite useful, but there are always people who wish things could go back to the way they were. Well guess what: They can.

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This free app strips away all the junk to give you the Gmail experience you actually want originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 15:41:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re a coffee lover, Amazon is running a one-day sale on Friday that could very well change your life. Seriously, stop spending money on Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts coffee every day and pick up a Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine with Aeroccino Milk Frother by Breville on Amazon. This $197 bundle is worth every penny and then some, but you’ll only pay $129.99 if you snag one before the end of the day. It even comes with 30 Grey & Nespresso Vertuo coffee pods to get you started!

Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine with Aeroccino Milk Frother by Breville, Grey…: $129.99

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• AUTOMATIC COFFEE/ESPRESSO MAKER: Nespresso VertuoPlus offers the latest innovation from Nespresso with an all new design and colors to complete the perfect single serve coffee or espresso cup experience. Designed for Nespresso capsules only.
• BARISTA GRADE: Brew different single serve coffee cup sizes at the touch of a button depending on your coffee needs – Espresso (1.35 oz.), Double Espresso (2.7 oz.), Gran Lungo (5 oz.), Coffee (7.7 oz.) and Alto (14 oz.). Pour over ice to create your favorite iced coffee and iced latte drinks.
• SMART COFFEE MAKER: Brew the perfect single serve coffee or espresso drink time after time, thanks to Nespresso’s CentrifusionTM technology using barcodes to deliver the best in-cup results including the perfect crema for large coffee cup sizes. Simply insert the capsule where it will blend into freshly brewed Coffee or authentic Epsresso.
• BEST SELLER ASSORTMENT: A variety of 3 best-selling coffee blends for the Nespresso VertuoLine System
• CONTENTS: 30 Capsules – 10 Stormio, 10 Odacio, 10 Melozio
• ROAST LEVELS: Dark & medium roast coffees – Nespresso Intensities 8, 7 & 6

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Amazon’s one-day sale on the ultimate espresso machine bundle is a coffee lover’s dream originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 15:12:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At Apple, design is king, an ethos instilled into the company by Steve Jobs more than two decades ago. Famously, Jobs laid out Apple’s core design philosophy during a 2003 interview with The New York Times.

“Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like,” Jobs said. “People think it’s this veneer — that the designers are handed this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think design is. It’s not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

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Apple’s legendary design team lost three members, but there’s no reason to panic originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 14:43:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no excuse not to see Avengers: Endgame now that it’s in theater. Even if you’ve never seen a single MCU film, and even if you’re not a comic book fan, you should still go. You’ll have an amazing time, and I promise you that you won’t even want to pee for the whole duration of those amazing three hours. Check out our spoiler-free review.

But no matter how well-made the film is, it’s not perfect, and I’m going to address several plot holes that Marvel has to fix. Some of them are minor, but others are more significant. And we can easily speculate on several of them, but we still can’t quite explain them away yet. That said, you should know that several spoilers follow below, so you should avoid this post until after you’ve watched Avengers: Endgame.

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7 ‘Avengers: Endgame’ plot holes that need to be explained, and one huge question [SPOILERS] originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 at 14:14:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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