An engineer for the China-based smartphone maker Huawei recently sent a photo of some product design material to an Apple supplier. The Huawei engineer’s note gently prodded the supplier to “suggest a design you already have experience with,” but the supplier didn’t play ball.

In case it’s not obvious from reading that, that encounter is reflective of the many ways Huawei has allegedly tried to copy and outright steal Apple trade secrets — an effort the US government outlined in detail in a series of criminal charges against the company that were unveiled last month. A new report today from The Information adds to the mix, reporting details of encounters like the one above, as well as another involving a meeting between Huawei engineers working on a smartwatch and representatives of a component supplier.

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New report shows the lengths to which Huawei has gone to copy Apple originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 18:11:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The internet makes it possible for the average person to access an incredibly vast amount of knowledge amassed over centuries, as long as they know where to look. Unfortunately, it also makes it very easy for conspiracy nuts to peddle their off-the-wall “truths” along those same information channels.

YouTube, the most popular video sharing site on the planet, is packed with more than its fair share of questionable content, and fake news is no exception. One of the darker and more bizarre corners of YouTube that continues to find an audience includes conspiracy videos that feature the “flat Earth” as a centerpiece. As it turns out, YouTube may be largely responsible for such theories catching on.

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The Earth isn’t flat, but you’d never know that from watching YouTube originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 17:30:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we do expect OnePlus to release the OnePlus 7 in the first half of the year and the OnePlus 7T in the second part of 2019, the company is expected to do things a little differently this year. We’ll also see a third OnePlus device in some markets this year, and that’s going to be the first 5G phone from OnePlus. It might even be unveiled fairly soon. That said, we still have no idea what these devices will look like, and it seems a bit too early for OnePlus leaks. That said, anything is possible and a questionable leak has emerged that gives us our first look at what may turn out to be the OnePlus 7.

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This might be our first look at the OnePlus 7 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 16:49:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there was ever a multi-use device that definitely deserves a place on your desk, this is it. The Nomodo Wireless Qi-Certified Fast Charger with Mug Warmer/Drink Cooler is three gadgets in one. First, it’s a wireless smartphone charger which is something everyone obviously has to have on his or her desk. Second, it’s a mug warmer which is something you’ve always wanted but probably never purchased. Third, it’s a drink cooler which is something you probably had no idea even existed. So what are you waiting for!?

Wireless Qi-Certified Fast Charger with Mug Warmer/Drink Cooler | Nomodo: $79.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• CHARGE IT UP: The Nomodo Trio quickly charges your wireless capable device utilizing Qi Fast Charging technology. In today’s world, your phone is your lifeline. The Trio will keep it juiced while you kick @$$. Avoid pesky charging cords getting in your way by utilizing the Qi charging mat on your Trio. Set any Qi enabled device directly on the mat and watch your battery quickly go from zero to hero
• LIKE IT HOT: Coffee is only good cold when you intend it to be. Keep your coffee and tea hot while you work with the heated plate that was designed to keep your mug as toasty as it was when you brewed it
• KEEP IT COOL: Tired of your ice cubes melting and watering down your drink? The cooling plate will keep those cans and cold brews chilled, so they’ll always quench your thirst
• WE GET YOU. WE GOT YOU: Designed in Detroit for people who want to shake up the industry. We create and source high-quality products without the price tag of those other guys
• WHAT’S IN THE BOX: (1) Nomodo Trio, (1) Power Adaptor, (1) Coffee Cup, (1) 1-Year Limited Warranty

Wireless Qi-Certified Fast Charger with Mug Warmer/Drink Cooler | Nomodo: $79.99

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This crazy wireless phone charger can also keep your coffee piping hot or your soda ice cold originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 16:18:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Less than a year after announcing the launch of what it promised would be a new digital distribution platform for PC games that offered “instant access to thousands of digital games” in the form of Steam or Uplay product keys, Razer has decided to pull the plug on its Game Store at the end of this month.

The company didn’t go into any specific reason for the decision, other than to place it within the larger context of a wider “realignment” at Razer, the 14-year-old gaming hardware manufacturer.

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Razer Game Store will shut down just ten months after opening originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 15:55:12 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Captain Marvel, the last Marvel movie to launch before Avengers: Endgame, will not only introduce a brand new hero and give us a look back at the early days of Nick Fury and Phil Coulson, but it’ll also set in motion events that will affect the entire timeline, from the 1990s all the way to Infinity War and beyond. And now we’ve got a brilliant theory that explains how Captain Marvel will be tied to Infinity War and Endgame.

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Brilliant ‘Captain Marvel’ theory explains how the movie ties to ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 15:32:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All-screen smartphone designs are all the rage in 2019, and for good reason: getting rid of those big fat bezels and replacing that space with more display is awesome. But why should you enjoy a sleek bezel-less screen on your phone and then have to deal with an eyesore while you work on your Windows or Mac PC? Check out the ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor, a gorgeous all-screen monitor that costs way less than you might think.

ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor with HDMI and DisplayPort: $199.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• FORM & FUNCTION: With ultra-slim frameless design, Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution, and premium IPS panel, this monitors look as good as it performs
• AMAZING AT ANY ANGLE: IPS panel ensures stunning views no matter your vantage point , Contrast Ratio – 1200:1
• ENHANCED VIEWING COMFORT: Flicker-Free technology and Blue Light Filter for all-day comfort
• SCREEN SPLIT: View Split software boosts productivity by dividing your screen into multiple viewing windows. Download at ViewSonic website
• FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: The VX3276-MHD supports laptops, PCs, and Macs with HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA inputs
• INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year coverage with access to our US-based customer service team
• INCLUDED IN THE BOX: LCD Monitor, Power Cable, HDMI Cable

ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch 1080p Frameless Widescreen IPS Monitor with HDMI and DisplayPort: $199.99

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This 32″ all-screen PC monitor will match your all-screen smartphone, and it’s only $199.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 15:09:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our Sun is the most readily available source of energy we have available to us, but harnessing its incredible power is something humanity is still a challenge. Solar farms placed in sunny areas of the Earth do a good job of converting sunlight into usable energy, but major drawbacks remain.

For one, solar panels placed on the planet can only collect sunlight for a portion of the day, and weather can dramatically hinder their ability to create electricity. Now, China thinks it has a solution to both of those problems, and it’s going to test its idea within the next few years.

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China plans to tap the Sun’s boundless energy with an orbiting solar farm originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 14:46:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking for a single excellent kitchen gadget that can take on a bunch of different duties you can’t pull off with your over or any conventional kitchen tools, you’ve come to the right place. The GoWISE USA 12.7-Quart 15-in-1 Electric Air Fryer Oven, as its name suggests, is 15 devices in a single sleek box. It’s an air fryer with a massive 12.7-quart capacity, a rotisserie that can easily handle a full size roast or bird, a kabab cooker, a dehydrator, and so much more. It also comes with a free cookbook packed with 50 recipes that you won’t be able to wait to try.

GoWISE USA 12.7-Quart 15-in-1 Electric Air Fryer Oven w/Rotisserie and Dehydrator + 50 Recipes…: $159.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• FAMILY-SIZED & SPACE SAVER: 12.7 quarts of cooking space makes this air fryer one of the largest on the market, while still being compact enough to fit easily on your countertop. 3 rack levels allow you to prepare family-sized quantities, or control how fast and how crispy your food cooks.
• BUILT-IN ROTISSERIE: Prepare whole roasts, tenderloins, racks of Kababs, and even a whole chicken! Get crispy, tender meats, perfectly blackened fish, and expertly roasted vegetables with the GoWISE Air Fryer Oven’s built-in Rotisserie – it’s fast, easy, and you’ll love it!
• INCLUDES 10 ACCESSORIES: Comes with 9 accessories – everything you’ll need to make a homemade meal with ease. Accessories include a rotisserie tong, rotisserie rod, oven rack, drip pan, skewer rotisserie, rotisserie cage, rotisserie steak cage, shallow mesh basket, and two mesh trays.
• EASY-TO-USE: Easy to read, simple to use control display with 15 presets takes the guesswork out of cooking times and temperatures. Cook for convenience or to impress without ever having to turn on the range. And when you’re done, the stainless-steel interior and remove-able, non-stick drip pan makes for easy clean-up.
• 50 RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED: Your purchase includes a recipe book specifically made for the GoWISE USA Air Fryer Oven. Get started today with 50 step-by-step recipes to explore all that your new kitchen gadget has to offer.

GoWISE USA 12.7-Quart 15-in-1 Electric Air Fryer Oven w/Rotisserie and Dehydrator + 50 Recipes…: $159.99

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This supersized air fryer oven also has a built-in rotisserie, dehydrator, and more originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 14:23:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In just two days, Samsung will take the stage at its Unpacked event in San Francisco, California to unveil the latest and greatest Galaxy S smartphones. Based on the countless leaks and reports that have cropped up online over the past several months, we expect to see at least the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e at the event, though the 5G variant might make an appearance as well, along with Samsung’s foldable phone.

Needless to say, Samsung is going all out for the tenth anniversary of its flagship smartphone line, but as the South Korean company looks forward, Gadgetsdeck took the opportunity to look back and see how far the phone line has come since June 2010, which is when the original Galaxy S made its debut.

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Brilliant infographic tracks the evolution of a decade of Samsung’s Galaxy S phones originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 14:00:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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