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The world’s loneliest duck has been murdered

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For about a year, the tiny Pacific island of Niue had a mallard duck population of exactly one. Trevor, a friendly duck that showed up on the island out of seemingly nowhere, quickly became a local celebrity, which is fairly easy when the human population of the entire island is only around 1,600.

He was a beloved mascot for island dwellers, but it now seems as though his life has been cut tragically short. Local fans who maintain a Facebook page dedicated to the duck have confirmed that he was found dead near his favorite puddle, and a pack of dogs are the suspected culprits.

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Save $10 on a brilliant hand mixer that heats and softens while it whisks

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When it comes to cooking in the kitchen, the same can be said whether you love to cook or you hate it: anything that saves prep time is greatly appreciated. People are always on the lookout for nifty kitchen gadgets that save time, and today we have something for you that we guarantee is going to pique your interest. The Oster 270-Watt Hand Mixer with HEATSOFT Technology packs a patented technology that actually warms the contents of the bowl as it mixes. This way, things soften and combine much more quickly than they would normally. It’s a total game-changer, and it’s on sale right now on Amazon for $10 off.

Oster 270-Watt Hand Mixer with HEATSOFT Technology and Whisk, Dough Hooks, and Storage Case: $90.31

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

This hand mixer softens with heat while mixing, allowing you to bake at a moment’s notice, with fluffier results than mixing with non-room temperature ingredients
Softens butter 12x faster* by using innovative HeatSoft technology to bring cold butter to room temperature quickly *Compared to leaving butter out on the counter for 30 minutes
This 270-watt mixer offers 7 speeds for versatility, and even gives you an extra burst of power when you need it with a one-touch boost at the touch of a button
Mixer comes equipped with durable full-size beaters, dough hooks, and a whisk, so you can tackle a variety of baking projects
The convenient one-touch beater eject lever lets you remove beaters without getting messy, so they can go straight into the dishwasher
The removable magnetic nozzle is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
Comes with a convenient case for storage and portability

Oster 270-Watt Hand Mixer with HEATSOFT Technology and Whisk, Dough Hooks, and Storage Case: $90.31

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MIT scientists built a system that uses lasers to beam sound to your ears that no one else can hear

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Hearing someone across a crowded room can be close to impossible thanks to the way sound waves spread, but what if we could project audio with the same precision that we can project light?

Researchers from MIT have developed a system capable of doing just that, creating a targeted audio stream that can be fired at a person’s ears in much the same way that a laser pointer fires a beam of light. It’s accurate, safe, and can transmit music and even speech to a target without being heard by others.

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The power strip with 4 individual Alexa enabled plugs is down to just $21 today

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Smart plugs are awesome because they add “smart” features to all of your “dumb” old devices. Things like fans, coffee makers, and even space heaters can be plugging into them and then turned on and off with a smartphone app or even your voice. Smart plugs typically cost between $20 and $30 for a device with a single outlet though, and there’s a much better option that will cost you the same or even less. Check out the Conico 1SK33W Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip, which packs four three-prong power ports that can each be individually controlled with an app or with Alexa. It retails for $50 and it’s down to $27.99 on Amazon, but if you clip the special $7 coupon on the Amazon page you’ll get it for just $20.99.

: $20.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

Compatible with Alexa: This Wi-Fi power strip can sync with the Alexa, can be voice control by echo, echo dot, and echo show, after connecting the Jinvoo Smart app successfully. You can voice control 4 smart AC plugs individually on Jinvoo app with Amazon Echo accessories.
Remote Wireless Control: Use the full control mode or control 4 smart sockets individually with your smart phone through Wi-Fi/3G/4G network no matter where you are, but the 4 USB port can only be controlled together.
Surge Protection: This power strip surge protector supports surge protection, effective absorption of the sudden high voltage, protect the connection equipment from damage.
Schedule on/off: Equipped with 4 smart plugs and 4 USB charging ports with 5ft long power cord, best idea for home office and professional workstations. With the Jinvoo App, you can create timer to schedule control this wireless multi outlets power bar. It will never be a dark home when you go home.
Easy to Operate: Just connect this usb power strip with your wall outlet, download the Jinvoo Smart app, add it into your account via 2.4G wifi network. When you turn it on/off on app, you would find that this smart extension cord is quick response, not time delay. Conico Smart Power Strip has been approved for safety and quality assurance (ETL and FCC certificate).

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NASA is sending a desperate message to wake up Opportunity on Mars

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Just last week NASA celebrated the beginning of the Opportunity rover’s 16th year on the Martian surface, but all is not well with the six-wheeled robot. Opportunity has been dead quiet for over six months after falling asleep in a planet-wide dust storm, and NASA is understandably concerned.

The rover’s solar panels couldn’t gather the power it needed to sustain itself, and the rover simply hasn’t woken back up in the months since the skies have cleared. Now, in what might be a last-ditch effort to continue the Opportunity mission, NASA is sending commands to the rover in the hopes that it’ll snap out of its funk.

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Surprise: Amazon Prime Video has nearly 5 times as many movies as Netflix

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Quality or quantity? Which is more important to you when it comes to choosing a streaming service? If you prefer to have as many options as possible, there’s really only one choice: Amazon Prime Video. According to the most recent data from Streaming Observer, Amazon Prime Video has a library of 17,461 movies. That’s more than four and a half times as large as Netflix’s library of 3,839 movies, while Hulu has just 2,336 movies.

But then there’s the question of quality. Having more content than the competition is great, but do we actually want to watch any of those 17,000+ movies? Maybe not, because while Netflix has a whopping 592 movies that are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Prime Video has just 232. That’s only 9 more than Hulu.

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Sony’s $300 Sound Base is on Amazon today for $206

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The Sony HT-XT2 2.1 Channel Sound Base with Wifi and Bluetooth is a great way to add stunning Sony sound to any TV that isn’t mounted on a wall. It sports a design just like the Sonos PlayBase, so it sits on top of your media console and then the TV stand can be placed on top of your speaker enclosure. Everyone knows how great Sony sound quality is, so this nifty speaker setup is worth every penny at $300 direct from Sony. If you snag one on Amazon instead though, you can save a big chunk of cash!

Sony HT-XT2 2.1 Channel Sound Base with Wifi and Bluetooth: $205.76

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

One-piece speaker with built-in subwoofer that fits nicely under your TV, Play music wirelessly via Bluetooth Control easily with SongPal app.
Easily add wireless surround sound speakers, Enjoy wireless multi-room listening, Control your TV and sound bar with a single remote via HDMI ARC connection
Google Cast ready for easy streaming of your favorite music apps, Music playback via USB. Chromecast built-in and spotify compatible for more music accessibility

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New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ theory dreams up the most dramatic ending you can imagine

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If Avengers: Infinity War shocked us for killing half of the living creatures in the universe, including half of our beloved heroes, then you can expect the same thing from the sequel — it’s going to be shocking, but hopefully without another massacre. We do expect some Avengers to give up their lives while trying to bring order to the universe. That’s what Thanos did as well. He lost Gamora for the Mind Stone, and several of his beloved servants who have been with him for years in his quest to bring balance to the universe perished at the hands of Avengers. Once Endgame finally wraps up though, it looks like several Avengers might die… and not just the usual suspects.

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Acer’s best Chromebook is back down to its Black Friday price, today only

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There were some great deals on Chromebooks this past Black Friday, and one of the most popular models we covered was the Acer Chromebook 14. With a 14-inch Full HD display, a 16GB SSD, 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and an Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core processor, it’s very well equipped for such an affordable model. Toss in 12-hour battery life and you’ve got yourself a winner. The $300 retail price is more than fair, but it dropped all the way down to $239 on Black Friday. Don’t worry if you missed that great sale though, because it’s back down to $239 right now on Amazon for one day only.

Acer Chromebook 14, Celeron N3160, 14″ Full HD, 4GB LPDDR3, 16GB eMMC, CB3-431-C9W7 Bundle: $239.00

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

Chromebook runs on chrome OS – It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically*, boots up in seconds & continues to stay fast over time. (*Internet connection is required).
All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and slides
With the Google play store, you can access a rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines, and more, All from your Chromebook.
Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically.
Chromebook includes Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core Processor, 14″ (1920 x 1080) Full HD IPS Display, 4GB memory, 16GB eMMC, up to 12-hour battery life & included Sleeve

Acer Chromebook 14, Celeron N3160, 14″ Full HD, 4GB LPDDR3, 16GB eMMC, CB3-431-C9W7 Bundle: $239.00

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Report: Apple is planning a Netflix-like subscription service for games

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It’s indicative of the new world we live in that Apple is reportedly planning to package some of its content into yet another subscription offering that consumers will need to consider and find room in their budgets for, alongside Netflix, cable and countless other subscriptions they’re already paying for each month.

A new report from Cheddar, citing five unnamed sources, says that Apple is preparing to launch a Netflix-like subscription service for games. Which, at least from Apple’s perspective, makes sense, given that most of its App Store revenue at this point is attributable to games and could presumably serve as a strong basis for recurring revenue.

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