The big gimmick associated with Netflix’s buzzy Black Mirror movie Bandersnatch is that it’s very much a choose your own adventure kind of production. Viewers are presented with choices as the movie about a programmer working on a video game progresses, with the filmmakers reportedly having shot some 5 hours of footage to encompass all the potential alternatives that viewers can select.

Here’s one that neither the filmmakers nor Netflix likely hoped for, though. The book publisher behind the popular series of Choose Your Own Adventure books for kids has slapped Netflix with a $25 million lawsuit, claiming the Bandersnatch movie and its marketing infringes on the publisher’s arguably very well known trademark brand.

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‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book publisher sues Netflix for $25M over ‘Bandersnatch’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 23:07:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2018 was a hellscape for MoviePass’ business. The movie ticketing service bled a ton of subscribers, rolled out a confusing array of tweaks to its terms, and implemented emergency financial moves behind the scenes to compensate for the turmoil. The service also had to deal with an onslaught of news coverage that put the company on constant death watch, and New York’s Attorney General even opened a fraud investigation into the service’s parent company, for good measure.

So it should probably come as no surprise to learn that almost 60 percent of MoviePass’ users cancelled their subscriptions in 2018.

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MoviePass did so many stupid things in 2018 that nearly 60% of users canceled originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 22:05:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car seats have come a long way from the rigid benches drivers were forced to plop their bottoms on many decades ago, and today’s seats are often a major part of the driving experience. Many have built-in heaters and are packed with electronic controls and even memories that adjust to specific drivers.

As with any part of a car, seats go through a whole lot of testing to make sure they’re going to last, and Ford wants you to know that it has your butt in mind. In a new video, Ford Europe shows off its robotic buttocks that not only replicates the movements of a human driver, but also sweats into the seat just like you might after a nice workout.

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Ford built a sweaty robot butt to simulate your sweaty human butt originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 21:03:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With large banks like JP Morgan and American Express poised to start significantly changing up how they structure rewards associated with premium credit cards, consumers may find it trickier than ever these days to figure out how to wade through the choices of plastic available to them and come to a decision. These kinds of cards, in particular, come with generally high fees to go along with the abundance of perks. Large financial institutions have historically enticed borrowers to spring for their most luxe credit options by offering incentives like free air travel and tons of points, though as The Wall Street Journal reported in recent days some banks are now looking to tweak that model — changing up the rewards so that you get less on the front end and you’re induced to actually use the cards more to get the benefits over the long term.

All of which is to say, when you consider all of the above and the various options on the market available to you, there are several reasons why the Platinum Card® from American Express is a smart choice for consumers who want the best mix of price and rewards. Here’s some of what it offers.

An impressive domestic lounge network

One of the easiest reasons to cite for why it’s worth it to spring for the Amex Platinum Card is the lounge access you’re afforded. This card gets you into any of the more than 30 Delta Sky Clubs around the globe plus American Express’ own luxurious Centurion Lounges — which also happen to be multiplying. Examples include the new 12,500-square-foot Centurion Lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal D that opened in the fall and which offers a full bar menu that features local wines and beer as well as a menu with Texas-themed dishes.

In all, this card unlocks access to more than 1,200 airport lounges across 130 countries. The Platinum Card’s Priority Pass membership also makes free food and drinks available at a growing number of airport restaurants and bars, so this benefit definitely helps take the sting out of getting hit with a long layover between flights.

Tons of points, baby!

The Platinum card is also offering a whopping 60,000-point bonus that kicks in once you make $5,000 in purchases within the first three months of your card membership. By one estimate, those points are worth up to $1,200 according to The Points Guy’s recent valuation, and come on top of the card’s other benefits like lounge access. When you book through an airline or via American Express Travel, you can earn 5 points for every dollar you spend on flights and hotels. This particular benefit has also been singled out for praise as being the best offering in its category among all cards, given that the 5x multiple on points for airfare can be earned even when you book through any airline – whereas you need to book through Amex Travel to get the 5 points for every dollar benefit.

A combined up to $400 in airline fee and Uber credits

Among the other ways this card’s benefits more than offset that $550 fee each year, you also get up to $200 airline fee credit that can pay for everything from checked bag fees to in-flight food and drink purchases. The only caveat is you have to choose one airline each year that you’ll direct your fee credit to, but it’s a small price to pay. And as if that wasn’t enough, Amex is also throwing in up to $200 in Uber savings each year. It’s structured as a $15 Uber credit each month, with up to an additional $20 extra in December – which, while frequent travelers will have no problem using that up quickly, is still one more welcome perk to have. You’ve got to connect the card to your Uber app, and the monthly benefit is of the use-it-or-lose-it variety, but don’t worry. If you don’t have need of an Uber ride during a particular month, you can always use that month’s credit on an UberEats delivery, instead.

Complimentary premium status and memberships galore, from hotels to car rentals

The Amex Platinum also has a ton of hotel-related perks alone that will quickly offset the costs that rack up from frequent travel, including complimentary gold status at Hilton and Starwood Hotels, which lets you enjoy benefits at hotels and resorts within the Hilton chain and which can also be matched with Marriott Gold status. Likewise, Platinum card members can also upgrade to Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Elite Status without having to meet any minimum stay requirements. And as if that wasn’t enough, other elite member benefits include being given an enhanced room at check-in, when available.

For car rentals, it’s the same story. You get complimentary elite status with brands like Avis and Hertz, giving you the ability to take advantage of free membership in premium car rental programs that include special upgrades and discounts.

The verdict:

As the industry-leading charge card, the Platinum Card from American Express is the quintessential credit card. It’s not even hard to not only over the card’s annual fee, but actually come out ahead. If you travel a lot during the course of a year, or even if you’re only on the road and hopping flights sporadically here and there, the Amex Platinum Card definitely is worthy of serious consideration. Benefits span beyond travel, like the card’s stellar purchase protection, which reimburses you if you use it to buy an item that’s later lost, stolen or damaged accidentally. Amex will cover you for the amount you paid, up to $10,000 per item with a $50,000 yearly maximum, for starters. You’ll get plenty of use out of this card, in other words, and then some.

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Apple acknowledged a few days ago that iPhone sales in China were weaker than expected, as the company had to lower its guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The new iPhones are still too expensive for the world’s largest market, a new report says, and some retailers have already started discounting several iPhone models, including the iPhone XR and iPhone XS that were launched only a few months ago.

Local retailer Suning cut the price for the 128GB iPhone XR from 6,999 yuan ($1,036) to 5,799 yuan ($858), according to CNBC, which represents a discount of 1,200 yuan ($178).

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Retailers in China are slashing iPhone XR and iPhone XS prices, report says originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 19:06:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The ongoing federal government shutdown, which entered its 21st day on Friday, and is now tied for the longest ever, is very much a political story. But there’s a personal component as well — one that it’s easy to miss. The Twitter hashtag #ShutdownStories, for example, offers a heartbreaking look at one personal account after another of how the shutdown is affecting ordinary, unpaid government workers, many of whom are worried about making ends meet and about a future that still seems very much up in the air.

And now the crowdfunding site GoFundMe has confirmed another effect of the shutdown. According to the site, federal employees have set up almost 1,000 pages to try and raise money to help pay their expenses. They’ve set up campaigns to raise funds that range from a few hundred dollars to thousands, for everything from bills to utilities and groceries.

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Unpaid federal workers have set up almost 1,000 GoFundMe pages due to the shutdown originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 18:04:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Snoring stinks, and it’s a problem that impacts so many people out there. Some people wake themselves up constantly throughout the night because of snoring, while others keep their partners awake because of all that racket. We get emails from time to time from people looking for affordable anti-snoring solutions, so we did some digging and came up with the Tomiya Snore Stopper Mouthpiece. Tons of people out there say that it works quite well, and we’re also told that people get used to it very quickly so there’s no lengthy period of adjustment. If you or a loved one is impacted by snoring, definitely check it out.

Tomiya – Snore Stopper Mouthpiece – Snoring Solution, Sleep Aid Night Mouth Guard Bruxism Mouth…: $19.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• SAFE:Tomiya mouthpiece is made of FDA-approved, BPA free and latex free material
• REMOULDABLE:Tomiya mouthpiece is remouldable, you can first mold with your lower jaw moving forward 3mm-5mm, if snore continues, remold it with your lower jaw extented further 6mm-10mm
• EFFECTIVE:Tomiya mouthpiece helps you stop Snoring and enjoy good sleep.
• BRUXISM SUPPORT: It protects you from teeth grinding in the night
• FREE antibacterial travel case included.

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When a company is as tight-lipped as Marvel, leaks often come from the most unexpected of places. For example, right after Marvel debuted the latest trailer for Avengers: Endgame, Audi shared a video with none other than the Iron Man himself (Robert Downey Jr.) talking with Audi head of design Marc Lichte. In the video, Downey Jr. revealed that he will be seen driving an Audi e-tron GT in the upcoming Avengers sequel.

This, of course, prompted plenty of questions and theories from curious fans. How could Tony Stark drive an Audi if he’s lost in space, as he appears to be in the Endgame trailer? Is he seen driving the e-tron in a flashback? Does he make it back to Earth before the end of the movie? Well, Audi may have spoiled that too.

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Audi might have just spoiled a major ‘Avengers: Endgame’ plot point originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 16:28:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Listen up, Apple fans: if there’s one accessory you definitely need, this is it. The IQIYI MFi Certified Portable Apple Watch and iPhone Charger packs 2,100 mAh of juice into a compact power pack, and fits comfortably in any bag or even a pocket. It has a built-in wireless charging disc for the Apple Watch, and enough juice to charge it about 10 times before needing to be recharged itself. But what about your iPhone, you ask? Don’t worry, there’s also a USB port so you can connect your Lightning cable and charge up your iPhone or iPad as well.

IQIYI [MFi Certified] Apple Watch Charger, Portable Charger/Power Bank Cord Cable for iWatch 4/…: $36.99

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

• Function– IQIYI Apple watch and phone charger charges your Apple watch and phone simultaneously. With built-in integrated magnetic charging module and USB port, it is ideal for all 38mm & 42mm Apple Watch models. Apple Watch Series 1/2, Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Nike+, Apple Watch Hermès, Apple Watch Edition and iPhone, smartphones, cameras, PSP gamer etc.The charging way is easy: Press the button to start charging your Apple watch and phone; Auto-shut off when device reaches 100% capacity
• Certified Quality and Safety — Apple MFi Certified .With built-in magnetic charging module, this apple watch charger is a certified product. The ABS cover/surface feels smoothly for your hand .Multi-Protection – Flame retardant material, over-current, over-voltage, over-heat and short-circuit protection ensure secure charging for your Apple watch and phone
• Portable — Super compact design makes it in a pocket size, you can take it with you anywhere, especially on trip. This charger can fully charge your Apple watch 3 times from 0% to 100%, or charge your iPhone 7 from 0% to 85%
• Usage Scenario — Can be used at home, office, outside places like Café, hotel, shopping mall, ect.. This 2 in 1 power charger can be used as an ideal emergancy power pack for your smartphones, cameras, PSP gamer etc.
• You Will Get–18 months manufacturer warranty and life-time service support; Apple MFi Certified Wireless Charger Power Bank for Apple Watch and phone

IQIYI [MFi Certified] Apple Watch Charger, Portable Charger/Power Bank Cord Cable for iWatch 4/…: $36.99

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Discounted portable power bank charges your iPhone and Apple Watch on the go originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 16:00:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA might still be waiting for its first real test of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft — which was recently pushed back into February for unspecified reasons — but that’s not the only spacecraft SpaceX has been working on. Starship, the forward-looking concept thought to be the future of the company’s space exploration ambitions, has appeared in brief teases as it slowly inches its way towards testing.

Now, SpaceX boss Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to show off the very first fully assembled Starship, and it sure does look like it comes from the future.

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Elon Musk shows off newly-assembled Starship originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 15:31:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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