Here is the first-ever photo of a black hole
As we expected, the international collaboration of scientists involved in the Event Horizon Telescope project have made good on their promise to provide the first-ever visual evidence of a black hole.
At a conference today, which was held simultaneously in several countries and in multiple languages, researchers revealed their findings to the world. What we got is the image you see above. Well, not just that, but it’s obviously the most important bit. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a black hole.
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This $55 USB-C hub is on sale for $36 today
If you have a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, or even a bunch of premium Chromebooks and Windows 10 laptops that are out there right now, you undoubtedly love how sleek and slim they are. You also undoubtedly hate that all of the legacy ports were ditched in order to get that laptop so thin. Don’t worry though, because we’re here to show you a fantastic sale that adds back all the ports you wish you still had for a shockingly low price. The Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub features three USB 3.0 Ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port, and it typically sells for $55. Today on Amazon, however, there’s a 27% discount and another 10% coupon you can clip on the page. That makes the final price just $35.99, which makes this an all-time low by a wide margin.
Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI, Ethernet Port, 3 USB 3.0 Ports, fo…: $35.99
Here’s the key info from the Amazon page:
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 20 million+ powered by our leading technology.
- Massive Expansion: Transform 1 USB-C port into 3 standard USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, and 1 Ethernet port.
- High-Speed, High-Def: Stream 4K video, and access 5 Gbps data transfer speeds.
- Instant Internet: Access reliable 1 Gbps internet, wherever there is an Ethernet connection.
- What You Get: Anker Premium USB-C Hub, travel pouch, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.
Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI, Ethernet Port, 3 USB 3.0 Ports, fo…: $35.99
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Watch scientists reveal the first-ever image of a black hole live
Well, the day is finally here. After centuries of wondering and developing technology capable of actually spotting a black hole, the international group of researchers that make up the Event Horizon Telescope project are ready to unveil their findings to the world.
Thankfully, the scientists know how big of a deal this is and have chosen to conduct simultaneous press conferences all around the world so that as many people can see and understand the findings as possible. The team is streaming its findings live, and you can watch the entire press conference right here.
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The 2 accessories you need to fast-charge your iPhone from 0% to 80% in under an hour
We understand the need for big companies to keep costs low. But considering Apple pulls in billions upon billions in profits each quarter, you’d think the company could spring for a fast charger and include it in the box with its iPhones. Apple’s iPhone lineup actually supports fast charging up to 18W, which can refill an empty iPhone battery to about 80% in less than an hour. There’s only a 5W charging in the box though, and it’s insanely slow. Here’s what you need to do: pick up an Anker USB C 18W Power Delivery Charger on sale for $19.99 and then get an Apple Lightning to USB-C Cable for another $19. That’s just $38.99 all in, and you can utilize the fastest charging technology your iPhone supports.
Anker USB C 18W Power Delivery Charger
- Next-Gen Speed: Equipped with a USB-C Power Delivery port, and loaded with 18W of output power to give the latest iPhones a full-speed charge.
- Universal Compatibility: Works flawlessly with virtually all mobile USB-C devices, as well as Apple devices using a USB-C to Lightning cable.
- Superior Safety: Anker’s exclusive MultiProtect safety system ensures complete protection for you and your devices.
- Travel Ready: Compact size and foldable plug make PowerPort the perfect travel companion.
- What You Get: PowerPort PD 1 wall charger, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.
USB C 18W Power Delivery Charger, Anker PowerPort PD 1 USB-C Wall Charger, Ultra Compact with L…: $19.99
Apple Lightning to USB-C Cable
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac for syncing and charging.
- You can also use this cable with your Apple 29W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Adapter to charge your iOS device, and even take advantage of the fast-charging feature on iPad Pro, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Reversible design
- Compatible with the following computers: 12-inch MacBook, 13-inch MacBook Pro – Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 15-inch MacBook Pro – Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 21.5-inch iMac – Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 27-inch iMac – Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C); iMac Pro
Apple Lightning to USB-C Cable (1 m): $19.00
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So, umm, Amazon forgot to end the one-day sale that slashes LED light bulbs to $1 each
This past Monday we told you about a fantastic one-day-only sale that slashed the price of a 24-pack of Sylvania Home Lighting 74765 A19 Soft White 2700K LED Light Bulbs to just $24.08. Yeah, that works out to just $1 per bulb, which is absolutely insane. Thousands upon thousands of our readers got in on the action and you’re probably kicking yourself if you missed it. Well, we have good news: Somehow, some way, Amazon never jacked the price back up so these 24-packs are still just $24.08! That’s a massive 40% discount, so Amazon is bound to figure it out sometime soon and end the sale. Hurry!
Sylvania Home Lighting 74765 A19 Efficient 8.5W Soft White 2700K 60W Equivalent A29 LED Light B…: $24.08
Here’s more info from the product page:
- These LED lamps make an energy-efficient replacement and substitute for standard 60 watt incandescent lamps. At 8.5 watts, each bulb emits the bright light output of 800 lumens
- These bulbs are a great energy-saving replacement for old incandescent bulbs because each lamp has a total lifespan of up to 11, 000 hours. You won’t need to constantly change your lightbulbs anymore
- These LED lightbulbs require less energy and can save money on your energy bill. Each soft white light bulb works as a great replacement for old 60W incandescent bulbs
- These LED light bulbs have a Color temperature of 2700 kelvin, which produces a soft white Color. This bulb is perfect for your nightstand, living room, or dining room
- This bulb is not dimmable. Operating Temperature (°C): -20 to 40
Sylvania Home Lighting 74765 A19 Efficient 8.5W Soft White 2700K 60W Equivalent A29 LED Light B…: $24.08
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This is the biggest ‘Avengers: Endgame’ leak yet, seemingly confirming a huge plot point
We’re just over two weeks away from the Avengers: Endgame premiere, the must-see film of the year, especially if you’re a fan of the massive MCU that Marvel and Disney cooked up together for more than a decade now. The surviving Avengers must find a way to cope with the heartbreaking defeat of Infinity War, deal with the loss and mount an avenging attack on Thanos in the hopes that they’ll be able to undo the Snap. We know, of course, that this is it. It’s the endgame, the one future where they actually win, where they’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done. And we’ve seen a bunch of theories out there looking to predict the events of Avengers 4. While many of these theories have unique elements, there is a dominant theme throughout them: the only way to beat Thanos is to use time travel. And now we’ll show you the biggest Endgame leak yet, which seems to confirm that time travel will be in order, as well as hint at other rumored plot points. Beware, however, that you won’t be able to unsee what’s coming next, so you’d better leave now if you want to avoid any significant Avengers 4 spoilers.
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Huge leak shows us the OnePlus 7 Pro that we didn’t see coming
When OnePlus unveils its next flagship series later this quarter, it might do something it has never done before, and I’m not just talking about launching a OnePlus 7 5G version. New reports indicate that, in the era of Max, Plus and Pro phones, OnePlus is ready to compete. A OnePlus 7 Pro is apparently in the works, and its alleged design and specs were leaked. A different report, meanwhile, says that the 5G phone will be a version of OnePlus’s first Pro phone.
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Another fireball exploded over Russia, and plenty of people caught it on video
If you want to see space rocks exploding in Earth’s atmosphere apparently you’d be best served by moving to Russia. At least that seems to be the case now that yet another fireball has appeared in the skies over Siberia, catching the eyes of countless citizens and giving everyone just the tiniest bit of a scare.
The object, which exploded over the town of Krasnoyarsk in Siberia, didn’t cause any damage and there have been no injuries associated with it visiting Earth in a blaze of glory. What it did do, however, is provide a reason for lots of people to look skyward, and thankfully several of them had cameras rolling.
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Samsung: We will remain the global smartphone leader for the next decade
Never mind that Samsung Electronics Co., the global smartphone maker leader as ranked by device shipments, reported a 60 percent slump in quarterly operating income a few days ago — the worst such drop in more than four years. A slowdown in smartphone sales, as well as plunging memory chip prices, were mostly to blame when the company reported its latest earnings.
DJ Koh, the CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, tried to sound bullish anyway in a new interview with the French newspaper Le Figaro, in which he declared that foldable technology will help the company recapture some of its mojo. Also, he brushed off the threat from Huawei, which wants to displace his company atop the global rankings, and confidently promised that Samsung will remain the smartphone market leader for at least another 10 years.
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Netgear unveils the Nighthawk AX4: The first Intel-based Wi-Fi 6 router
Netgear has unveiled a family of new Wi-Fi 6 routers today, including the Netgear Nighthawk AX4 — the first Intel-based Wi-Fi 6 router on the market in addition to being the first mainstream dual-band 4-stream Wi-Fi 6 router.
In addition to supporting Wi-Fi 6, the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology with speeds of up to 3Gbps, Netgear says the Nighthawk AX4 will help provide a “huge boost in total network capacity and reliability.” The company goes on to note that the quality of the connection for each Wi-Fi device will also be improved by reducing the interference between them, thus ensuring that any lag or buffering is reduced during online gameplay or streaming Ultra HD 8K/4K video.
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