No matter how much we read about hacks and data breaches and the importance of taking solid security precautions, one of the unchangeable truths of the world is that people on average are absolutely terrible when it comes to choosing passwords. We use the same ones over and over, to the delight of hackers, and the ones we come up with tend to be pathetically easy so that we’re able to remember them.

SplashData is out with its eighth annual compilation of the Worst Passwords of the Year, a ranking it produces after evaluating more than 5 million passwords that have been leaked on the Internet. If you use any of these, we can’t stress this enough. As SplashData puts it themselves, anyone using any of these passwords is putting themselves “at substantial risk of being hacked and having their identities stolen.”

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Using one of the worst passwords of 2018 is a great way to get hacked originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 18:15:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The most exciting Android phone of the year is, at least on paper, a phone that you can’t even buy right now. That’s the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, a phone that packs a bunch of features that aren’t available on other 2018 Android flagships, including Face ID-like 3D facial recognition, revered wireless charging support, a 7nm processor, and a triple-lens camera on the back — these are just a few of the phone’s highlights.

Come next year, Samsung will wow Android fans with a hot Infinity-O design of its own for the various Galaxy S10 models, but Huawei won’t be able to replicate it.

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The Galaxy S10’s biggest Android rival in 2019 won’t look nearly as cool originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 17:52:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’ve been dying to prove to your friends that your Pokemon really are stronger than theirs, you’ll finally have the chance to prove it, as Trainer Battles are now live in Pokemon Go. Developer Niantic has been hinting at live player versus player combat since before Pokemon Go even launched, but the feature was finally confirmed at the end of November through a series of vague tweets, and then detailed in a subsequent blog post.

While Niantic undoubtedly has plenty of additional plans for the mobile game (as well as hundreds more Pokemon to introduce), the addition of Trainer Battles makes Pokemon Go as complete a Pokemon game as any of us ever could have hoped it would be. Trading, gyms, trainer battles — everything that defines the series is here.

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‘Pokemon Go’ Trainer Battles are now live for all players level 10 and above originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 17:29:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay seriously, this is an awesome little accessory that every iPhone owner should have. The Lexar JumpDrive C20i 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Cable looks like a regular old Lightning cable and it can be used to connect your iPhone to a computer or to a wall charger, just like any other Lightning cable. But it also has a very cool feature no other cable has. When you connect it to your iPhone, you can access a 128GB flash drive hidden inside the connector. This way you can offload all your big files and then easily transfer them to another device like a PC.

Lexar JumpDrive C20i 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive – LJDC20i-128BBNL: $42.99

Here’s more info from the produce page:

• Expands the memory of your iPhone or iPad
• 3-in-1 solution: Lightning and USB 3.0 connectors in a convenient charging cable design
• USB 3.0 performance (up to 95MB/s read and 20MB/s write)
• Compatible with both PC and Mac systems
• Automatically and securely sync files

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This Lightning charger cable is hiding a 128GB iPhone flash drive originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 17:06:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over the past year or so, the type of crime associated with Bitcoin scammers has evolved in an unpredictable and somewhat frightening manner. While we’re used to seeing stories involving hackers freezing the computers of unsuspecting users and demanding payment in Bitcoin in order to unlock it, a new group of scammers have started threatening deadly violence on their targets.

As noted by The Verge, a number of police departments are alerting the public to a particularly treacherous scam that has targeted users all across the US. Here’s how it all works: a scam artist will fire off an email to someone in a particular building and relay that someone with a bomb is on the premises. The recipient is then instructed to make a large Bitcoin payment — sometimes to the tune of $20,000 — in order to prevent the detonation of the explosive device.

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Bitcoin scammers are now using bomb threats as a scare tactic across the US originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 16:43:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How great is it to have wireless charging support on your phone? Whether you’re working at your desk or you’re about to go to sleep at night, you never have to worry about messing with cables or connectors to charge your device. Just plop it down on your wireless charging pad or stand and you’re good to go. What you might not realize though, is that same convenience can actually extend to your car as well. Just pick up a Squish Wireless Charger Car Mount on Amazon and your phone will automatically start charging every time you place it in the cradle!

Squish Wireless Charger Car Mount Adjustable Gravity Air Vent Phone Holder for iPhone Samsung N…: $25.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• 2 IN 1: Wireless charger and car phone mount are combined as one. Power your device on the road without the need of messy cables inside your vehicle, we combined the most convenient method of mounting your phone with the most convenient method of charging your phone. Its quick mount technology allows for a safe and secure quick phone mounting together with a 360-degree rotating cradle that provides flexible viewing making this wireless charger the real deal.
• MOUNTING: Quick and easy slide-in phone mount allows for a secure hands-free experience. Simply drop your phone inside the mount with just one hand. As you place your phone inside, the clamps automatically fit to your phone with a secure grip around your phone.
• QUALITY MATERIAL: Anti-scratch & anti-slip rubber material base padding for a secure and safe grip, allowing for a worry free travel. Go over humps or a dirt trail and your phone will remain in place while charging. Built-in wireless charging chip-set. Qi Standard Approved.
• APPLICATIONS: You can securely install this phone holder on almost any vehicles air vents with a hassle-free mounting that is managed in seconds, with absolutely no tools required. Not only can you use this inside your vehicle, but also in your office, your room, your study or pretty much anywhere. You have endless possibilities.
• COMPATIBILITY: Works with most smart phones, regardless of size or shape. Wireless charging for Qi-enabled and Quick Charging devices only. Suitable for most phone cases such as full cover, silicone/rubber, hybrid, plastic, and many more varied types of phone cases. Phone holder can fit most smart phones cases (Thickness < 0.29 in).

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This $26 accessory adds wireless charging to your car originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 16:20:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US consumers who feel a sense of foreboding that ultimately turns to sticker shock whenever they get their cellphone bill for the month have good reason to feel that way, it seems. According to a new report by Finnish research firm Rewheel, if you live in the US you generally pay more for wireless data than consumers do in most other developed countries.

Mara Faccio, a professor of finance at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, agrees with that finding. She likewise has produced a research paper analyzing mobile phone plans and telecom laws in almost 150 countries, and among her discoveries was that the monthly prices in the US are almost three times what German consumers pay and twice as much as monthly plan prices in Denmark.

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Study: US consumers pay more for wireless data than just about anywhere else originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 15:57:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s finally possible to buy a new Chromecast on Amazon, including the third-generation model that Google released earlier this year. The Amazon vs. Google spat is a well-known one, especially over devices that can stream media. Amazon has its own Fire TV products, including a stick similar to the Chromecast, and both companies offer subscriptions to their own streaming services: Amazon Prime and YouTube TV.

Amazon first pulled Google’s Chromecast because it didn’t support Prime Video. Google, meanwhile, removed the YouTube app from Amazon devices as a response. But the war appears to be fizzling out.

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Google’s Chromecast is finally being sold on Amazon again originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 15:34:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano is Anova’s newest sous vide cooker, and it’s also the best-selling model we covered during this year’s Black Friday sales event. As good as Amazon’s deal was on Black Friday though, you should be thankful if you didn’t buy one. Why? Because it’s back on sale right now on Amazon, and it’s somehow even cheaper than it was on Black Friday!

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano | Bluetooth | 750W | Anova App Included: $60.80

Here are some bullet points from the product page:

• NEW NANO PRECISION COOKER – Launched June 2018 with updated technology based on 10+ years of building the most popular sous vide devices on the market. The Nano is a smaller, quieter, connected lab-grade sous vide precision cooker. Perfect if you’re new to sous vide or looking for an additional cooker to add to your arsenal. Temperature range: 32 degree Fahrenheit – 197 degree Fahrenheit
• COOK LIKE A PRO – The Anova Precision Cooker Nano allows anyone to cook a restaurant-quality meal at home. Our sous vide Circulator is the perfect kitchen appliance for hands-off cooking of vegetables, meat and much more with consistent control and precision. We’re so confident in our product Anova backs it with a 2-year warranty
• PERFECT RESULTS, EVERY TIME – Precision Cooking enables you to produce results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method. No dry edges and no rare centers. Juices and flavors don’t escape. Food comes out perfectly moist and tender. Continuous temperature control provides reliable and consistent results every time. Perfect for vegetables, meat, fruit, cheese and much more
• SMART DEVICE CONTROL & COOKING NOTIFICATIONS – The Anova Precision Cooker Nano can be remotely controlled with your phone, allowing you to escape from the kitchen while you cook. Simply download the Anova app to easily monitor, adjust or control the device from your iPhone or Android smart devices. The Precision Cooker also provides you cooking notifications while you’re out of the kitchen so you’ll know when your food is ready. The Precision Cooker’s Bluetooth connection allows you to control the device up to 30 feet away
• EASY TO USE – Simply attach the Anova Precision Cooker Nano to any pot, add water, drop in desired food in a sealed bag or glass jar. Start cooking with the touch of a button on the device. The sous vide cooker’s timer and precise temperature control allow you to step away and relax while your food cooks perfectly. No additional equipment needed
• GET CREATIVE WITH 1,000+ RECIPES – Get great ideas from the Anova sous vide guides and recipes created for home cooks of every skill level by award-winning chefs, with simple directions to walk through each recipe with ease. All available free of charge. Great for beginner and veteran chefs!
• COMPACT SIZE – Big on technology, small on size. The 12.8″ Anova Precision Cooker Nano stows away in any kitchen drawer next to the whisk and ladle, so your counters stay uncluttered and your favorite new cooking tool stays within reach

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Anova’s newest sous vide cooker is cheaper today than it was on Black Friday originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 15:11:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are some scenes in movies, be they huge action set pieces or brilliantly-delivered monologues, that deserve a second look. Maybe we didn’t catch everything the first time around, or maybe they’re just so good that we don’t get tired of watching them over and over again. Either way, Netflix appears to be aware of this phenomenon, as it has begun testing a new feature that allows viewers to rewatch a scene with the press of a button.

This might sound harmless enough, but as the users who have been subjected to the test will attest, it seems to be a much better idea in theory than it is in practice. Only a small selection of the streaming service’s library supports this feature, but it apparently takes the form of a distracting pop-up that takes over part of the screen.

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Netflix is testing an instant replay feature that sounds wildly unnecessary originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 14:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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