One of the results of the partial federal government shutdown now persisting for over a month is that some 800,000 workers on Uncle Sam’s payroll are having to scramble to make ends meet, since they still don’t know when they’re going to get their next paycheck. In fact, the next time you hail an Uber, you might meet one such worker.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during an appearance on CNBC’s program Squawk Box Wednesday that many furloughed federal workers are turning to the ridesharing platform as a short-term way of making the money they need at the moment. “We love it when new driver partners join the platform,” he said, “but this is most definitely not how we want new driver partners to join.”

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To make ends meet during the shutdown, federal employees are driving for Uber originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 15:03:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our Sun is one of the reasons we’re all here today and we simply couldn’t exist without it, but it won’t be around forever. At some point far in the future our Sun will die, and when it does it’ll probably look a lot like this image captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope.

What you’re seeing here is a nebula labeled ESO 577-24, and it’s what’s left of what was once a red giant star and, before that, a main sequence star in the prime of its life. Now, it’s a white-hot ball of matter a fraction of its original size, and the colossal blast of gas surrounding it is the star’s “last breath.”

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This is what a star looks like when it dies originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 14:44:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you roll your eyes or let out a sigh of despair every time you open your toolbox or tool drawer, prepare to meet a tiny little tool that might just be the best $12 you’ve ever spent. The Tacklife Universal Socket Adapter looks a lot like any socket you’d find in a socket set. Upon closer inspection, however, you’ll see that this particular example has 54 tiny vanadium steel pins inside. These little pins retract when you slide the socket over a bolt or nut, allowing a single socket to fit anything between 7mm and 19mm. It’s a must-have for any toolbox!

Universal Socket, Tacklife 3Pcs Multifunctional 1/4”-3/4” (7mm-19mm) Socket Wrench Se…: $11.97

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

• Suitable for any brand drill and Tacklife drill : PCD01B, PCD02B, PCD04B,PCD04C,PCD02C
• Perfect Tool Gift for Christmas
• ▲ 【Special Design】 – With one more wrench adapter, suitable for standard 1/4 to 3/4inches and metric 7mm to 19mm screws with no more than 450NM torque, meeting all your needs
• ▲ 【Chrome Vanadium Steel】 – Each socket contains 54 steel spring pins; With chrome vanadium steel, the hardness can reach 56HRC; The heat treatment finish provides strong rust resistance
• ▲ 【Universal】 – Can be adjusted to unscrew most metric, wing nuts, broken nuts, stripped nuts, eye bolts, square nuts, hexes, etc
• ▲【Adjustable Function】- Unique design automatically adjusts to any size or shape, compact and easy to carry. The design of the Hexgon and Spring Pin can be closely engaged with the parts, seamless, not easy to slip
• ▲【Wide Application】 – Suitable for automobile industry, home maintenance, manufacturing, construction and other industries, also favored by home decoration DIY design enthusiasts

Universal Socket, Tacklife 3Pcs Multifunctional 1/4”-3/4” (7mm-19mm) Socket Wrench Se…: $11.97

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Every single toolbox should have this $12 universal socket originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 14:26:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After seeing alleged Galaxy S10 press renders from an accessory maker a few days ago as well as a blurry image of a Galaxy S10 prototype from Korea, we got to see a photo of the Galaxy S10+ just the other day, although it didn’t reveal too many new details about the phone. We knew it was supposed to be a Galaxy S10+ prototype thanks to the dual-lens punch-hole camera, but a sticker covered a large part of the screen. Hours later, more images surfaced on Twitter, showing the alleged Galaxy S10 phone. This time around, we get to see the handset in all its splendor, complete with a functional display as well as a confirmation of a feature not many other Android flagship phones have.

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Real-life photos of the Galaxy S10 show the unreleased phone in all its splendor originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 14:07:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another day, another roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free for a limited time. We’ve rounded up your six best options out of the hundreds of apps that went on sale on Wednesday, and they’re all free to download right now. There’s no telling when these deals will end though, so grab them while you still can.

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6 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on January 23rd originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 13:46:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s AirPods might be the biggest name in true wireless earbuds, but they’re hardly the best. If you’re willing to pay a bit of a premium, you can easily enjoy sound quality that’s on par with the best corded Bluetooth earbuds out there. Our favorites are the Master & Dynamic MW07 Earphones, but they’re pricey at $300. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Premium Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earphones come in at a close second, and they carry the same $300 price tag. If you snag a pair right now on Amazon though, you’ll only pay $211.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Premium Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earphones – Black: $211.69

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• TRULY WIRELESS: Enjoy superior sound quality and true cord-free convenience with these elegant Bluetooth earbuds. The wireless in-ear design delivers hassle-free listening with no strings attached.
• SOUND & STYLE: These small wireless earphones are packed with the Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound and complemented by premium materials and a comfortable fit to create a next-level listening experience.
• INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERFACE: Don’t fumble with your phone—the easy touch controls let you take calls, switch tracks, or activate features and voice commands simply by tapping these in-ear wireless headphones.
• HIGH QUALITY STREAMING: Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) audio streaming technology offers better connectivity and less sound degradation compared to Bluetooth. Sound is transmitted between the earbuds via a magnetic field for zero dropouts.
• CHARGING CASE: Your earbuds will travel securely and stylishly in a genuine leather charging case. After your initial charge of 4 hours this convenient case provides 2 additional 4 hours charges for on-the-go use.
• Connectivity technology : Bluetooth. For first time use after unpacking, charge the case and earphones using the USB cable for at least 10 minutes. Do not take the earphones out during this time.If the earphones are at low battery, 20 minutes in the charging case equals up to 1 hour of playtime.Pairing – Keep a distance of less than 20 cm between the left and right earphones, touch and hold both for 5 seconds to initiate Bluetooth pairing. The indicator starts flashing blue and a sound prompt is heard. Turn on Bluetooth on your device and select Beoplay E8

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Premium Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earphones – Black: $211.69

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Bang & Olufsen’s excellent $300 true wireless earbuds are on sale for $212 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 13:25:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In what is either an incredibly timely coincidence or an intentional act of aggression, Hulu announced on Wednesday that it is cutting the price of its standard plan down from $7.99 to $5.99 on February 26th. Hulu has previously lowered the price of this plan, but always as part of a temporary promotion. This appears to be permanent. The “No Ads” plan will remain at its current price of $11.99, as will the $12.99 Hulu/Spotify combo plan.

Hulu’s announcement comes just days after Netflix unveiled the biggest price increase in the history of the streaming service. Netflix’s popular standard plan (HD video and two streams at once) jumped from $10.99 to $12.99, while the basic plan was bumped up by a dollar and the premium plan increased by two dollars.

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In the same way that our favorite Avengers will travel back in time in Endgame to prevent the decimation that occurred at the hands of Thanos in Infinity War, we travelled back in time to scoop up a huge potential spoiler for the upcoming fourth Avengers movie. Well, we went back in time virtually, and that’s because the internet never forgets. That’s right, people who worked on previous MCU movies said something that seemed innocuous enough at the time. But the same information carries new weight several years and MCU movies later, and context is obviously key.

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If you need a new car charger, there’s really only one model you should ever consider even when it’s not on sale. The Roav SmartCharge Spectrum by Anker is so much more than just a car charger. It has two 30W fast charging USB ports so you can refuel multiple devices at once. But it also has awesome color-changing ambient LED lighting, a feature that monitors the health of your car battery, a feature that remembers where you parked, and more. Use the coupon code ROAVAPF1 at checkout and you can snag one today for just $15.99. Definitely don’t miss out!

Roav by Anker SmartCharge Spectrum 30W Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0, for iPhone X/8/7/6s/P…: $15.99 (use code ROAVAPF1)

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Charge Faster: Quick Charge 3.0 enables superior charging simultaneous for both driver and passenger. (Does not support Adaptive Quick Charge for Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ or Note 9.)
• Optimized Charging: Our exclusive fast-charging technology, PowerIQ, intelligently identifies your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed.
• Car Locator: Forgot where you parked your car? Roav didn’t. The Roav Charger app records your car’s location by setting a pin in the map the instant Bluetooth connection is lost.
• Custom Lighting: Instantly adjust the tone and hue of the 16,000 color LED ring via the Roav app to accompany your car’s interior lighting.
• What’s in the Box: Roav SmartCharge Spectrum. Happy Card, Welcome Guide, 18-month worry-free warranty, and our friendly customer service.

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The car charger that’s so much more than just a car charger is down to $16 today originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 12:20:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It didn’t last long, but thanks to China’s Chang’e 4 lander there was a very brief period about a week ago when mankind knew that life existed somewhere other than Earth.

China’s mission to the Moon brought with it a tiny enclosed ecosystem that included tiny seeds in soil, and the country’s space agency eagerly announced that the seeds had sprouted. Unfortunately, things have gone a bit downhill since that monumental moment, and the extreme temperatures of the lunar surface ultimately doomed the plants to an early death.

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China successfully grew plants on the Moon, but they promptly died originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 11:59:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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