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This $40 accessory kit is a must-have for any Instant Pot owner

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Instant Pots were best sellers during the Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping periods, which shouldn’t really come as much of a surprise to anyone. If you got yourself a new Instant Pot or if you already have one you’ve been using for years, you might not realize that you’re not getting as much as you could out of it. The Fopurs 12-piece Instant Pot Accessories Set includes all of the accessories you need to fill in the gaps with your multi-cooker. It includes a metal egg rack, a silicon egg tray, a springform pan, a steamer basket, and more — and it all fits perfectly in your 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot.

Fopurs 12 Egg Bites Mold, 4 Cheat Sheet Magnets, Oven Mitts and More, 1212, Silver/Blue/Black: $39.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

  • FULL COMPLETE KIT -Our product comes in a full kit which is 12-piece accessories for top brand electric pressure cooker. This set contains all our consumer needs when it comes to making meals for family and friends ‘needs. They include 1 stainless Steel Steamer Basket, 1 Non-stick Springform Pan, 1 Steamer Egg Rack, 1 Silicon Egg Bites Mold, 1 Bowl Clip,4 Magnetic Sheets, 1 Silicon Clamp and 2 Silicon Milts.
  • QUALITY AND EXTRA SAFE -Consumer’s safety is our first priority. Our steamer basket and the steamer egg rack are a product of food-grade 304 stainless steel. In addition, it is easy to clean, sturdy and durable and dishwasher safe. Our Silicon parts are BPA free as they are made from high-quality food grade silicone.
  • OFFERS HEALTHIER COOKING METHODS -Our steamer basket offers one of the best cooking methods with a 90% nutrient remain compared to fried food or grilled food. It can cook a variety of foods ranging from seafood, fish, vegetables, eggs, meat and baby food among others. Most favorable in reheating food without loss of the original nutrients or flavor as compared to microwave.
  • MULTIPLE USAGES -The steamer basket is modified to serve as a container for fruits and vegetables as well as the egg bites mold being used for egg sauces, cupcakes, ice-cubes, jelly, finger foods, pudding, and mini-muffins. It also offers space for a child snack tray.
  • 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE -Customer satisfaction is what drives us in the provision of the highest and quality products. All our services to our esteemed customers are refundable upon the customer’s satisfaction. If at all you are not satisfied with our product, return it to us. We offer an unconditional money-payback guarantee. We value all our customers. Our key target has always been achieving 100% customer satisfaction.

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This $40 accessory kit is a must-have for any Instant Pot owner originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 15:52:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google CEO patiently explains to Congress how Google Search works

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You’d think that the nation’s lawmakers — the ones with the power to decide how the country spends its billions, when we go to war and who with, and all the other secrets and intricacies of running the most powerful nation in the world — would have at least a minimal understanding of how Google works. You’d be wrong.

That was clear during testimony today in front of the House Judiciary Committee by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who was grilled on everything from China to privacy to search result bias. At one point, Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who represents the California district that includes Google’s home in Mountain View, brought up Donald Trump and his relation to a certain quirk of Google’s search engine.

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Google CEO patiently explains to Congress how Google Search works originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 15:29:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Save $50 on Polk’s best-selling sound bar with hands-free Alexa

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The Polk Audio Command Sound Bar with Hands-free Amazon Alexa Voice Control is easily one of our favorite sound bars on the market right now. It offers fantastic sound quality and it has hands-free Alexa built right in, so it’s basically a fantastic sound bar and an Echo speaker in one. It only costs $300 normally which is already a terrific value, but right now it’s on sale for $249. Definitely grab one at a discount!

Polk Audio Command Sound Bar with Hands-free Amazon Alexa Voice Control Built-In, 4K HDMI, and…: $249.00

Here are some bullet points from the product page:

  • UPGRADED TV SOUND: Get legendary Polk Sound with built-in Dolby and DTS surround sound for an immersive home theater experience
  • STREAM SHOWS AND MUSIC: Fire TV compatible and built-in support for Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio and more music services as they become available
  • BUILT-IN ALEXA VOICE SERVICES: Easily control the sound bar functionality, your smart home devices, stream music and more with your voice – “Just Ask”. Automated over-the-air support updates whenever new features and services are made available
  • 4K & HD TV Compatible: EASY SETUP with built-in dual HDMI 2.0a inputs and optical cables to deliver 4K HDR viewing experience
  • WIRELESS SUBWOOFER INCLUDED: Delivers room filling powerful bass – perfect for movies, music and games
  • PATENTED VOICE ADJUST TECHNOLOGY: Customize the voice levels to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue — hear every word
  • FLEXIBLE SETUP OPTIONS FOR ANY HOME: Two mounting options designed for tabletop and wall-mounting via built-in keyhole slots

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Save $50 on Polk’s best-selling sound bar with hands-free Alexa originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 15:06:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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6 paid iPhone apps free to download on December 11th

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Epic Games, creators of Fortnite, shared some tragic news this week: The entire Infinity Blade trilogy has been taken off of the App Store, possibly once and for all. You can still download the games if you’ve previously paid for them, but they’re totally gone for everyone else. But hey, at least we’re getting free stickers out of it!

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6 paid iPhone apps free to download on December 11th originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 14:43:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KitchenAid’s insanely popular stand mixer is back down to its Black Friday price, today only

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Is a kitchen without a KitchenAid stand mixer even really considered a kitchen? This must-have device has been a staple for as long as we can remember, and today is the perfect day to finally get your hands on one of these bad boys if you don’t already have one. Amazon is running a one-day sale on the KitchenAid KSM150PSAQ Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer in its three most popular colors: Aqua Sky, Empire Red, and Contour Silver. This is the $330 bundle that includes the spiralizer attachment, and it’s on sale for just $249.99 which matches the best deals we say on Black Friday. This deal is good on Tuesday only, so check it out while you still can.

KitchenAid KSM150PSAQ Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield – Aqua Sky and KSM1A…: $249.99

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer- Empire Red and Spiralizer Attachment: $249.99

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer- Contour Silver and Spiralizer Attachment: $249.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

  • Stand mixer has 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir
  • Includes coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip and 1-piece pouring shield. The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher-safe.
  • 5-Qt. stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread in a single batch.
  • Spiralizer attaches to Power Hub

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KitchenAid’s insanely popular stand mixer is back down to its Black Friday price, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 14:20:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shocking! Apple’s iPhone sales might actually be stronger than expected

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Over the past few weeks, shares of Apple have been in something of a free fall, plummeting from an all-time high of $231 this past October to about $165 earlier this week. The reason behind the somewhat abrupt decline in value can be traced back to a November report claiming that iPhone XR demand is lower than anticipated and that Apple has slashed component orders. Since then, subsequent reports — often sourced from supply chain rumors — have all echoed the same point, namely that folks aren’t picking up the iPhone XR in droves. While it’s admittedly never a good idea to place too much stock in supply chain rumors, the chorus of reports pointing to lukewarm interest in the iPhone XR became impossible to ignore.

The thing is, we’ve been down this road before. Over the past few years, there have been a number instances where rumors regarding sluggish iPhone sales have turned out to be completely off the mark, if not completely baseless. In light of that, a new report from Bloomberg relays that Apple’s top two manufacturing partners — Foxconn and TMSC — both reported strong revenues for November. Specifically, both companies saw revenue surge by about 5.6% last month. In short, the hysteria surrounding iPhone XR demand may be just that: Hysteria.

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Shocking! Apple’s iPhone sales might actually be stronger than expected originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 13:57:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This $150 air fryer is way too good to be on sale for $64

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When it comes to kitchen gear, the best deal of the day today is definitely the Amazon’s one-day sale that shaves 50% off the price of the wildly popular 3-quart Instant Pot Ultra. That’s hardly the only noteworthy deal available today, and we’d say the one we’re about to show you comes in a close second. The BLACK+DECKER Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer is definitely one of our favorite air fryers, and it’s one sale today at its lowest price ever. It typically sells for $150, but it’s down to just $64 right now on Amazon!

BLACK+DECKER Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer, White/Black, HF100WD: $63.99

Here are some key details from the product page:

  • 2L Capacity- The 2-liter (about 8-cup) capacity can fit snacks or main dishes for the whole family
  • Nonstick, Removable Parts – The nonstick pan, basket, and separator make cleanup quick and easy
  • Adjustable Temperature Control – Find the best frying temperature for everything from frozen vegetables to pizza rolls The temperature control varies from 175-400° degrees
  • 60-Minute Timer – The 60-minute timer allows for precision cooking on a wide range of foods The unit will automatically turn off when the timer is up
  • Cool-Touch Handle – Safely retrieve and pour out food when cooking is complete. Dishwasher Safe
  • Dual Convection Fans- The exclusive cooking element combines heat with a powerful dual fan convection system to circulate hot air around food for fast, crispy results
  • 60-Minute Timer- The 60-minute timer allows for precision cooking on a wide range of foods. The unit will automatically turn off when the timer is up
  • Variable Temperature Control- Find the best frying temperature for everything from frozen vegetables to pizza rolls. The temperature control ranges from 175-400°F
  • Indicator Lights- One light shows when the unit is powered on, and the other turns off when the preheat temperature is reached
  • 2L Capacity- The 2-liter (about 8-cup) capacity can fit snacks or main dishes. There’s room to fry two potatoes or up to eight chicken wings
  • Cool-Touch Handle- It’s simple to retrieve your delicious creations with the cool-touch handle that keeps you safely away from the heat

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Audit of Supermicro finds no evidence of secret spy chips from China

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Here’s one more bit of pushback to add to all of the denials and counters and head-scratching that accompanied the October publication of a bombshell Bloomberg BusinessWeek story about a secret Chinese hacking operation. You may recall it involving the allegation that Chinese agents had secretly planted malicious hardware onto Supermicro servers that were eventually were put into use by companies like Apple and Amazon.

Denials came swiftly from Amazon, Apple and several other corners, and Apple CEO Tim Cook even took the rare step of calling on the publication to retract the story. And now, two months later, Supermicro has released a statement after having conducted an internal audit of its own systems. Yep, you guessed it: The statement amounts to, basically, we have no idea what this story is based on, but we didn’t find any evidence to support it.

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Audit of Supermicro finds no evidence of secret spy chips from China originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 13:11:12 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Will it blend? Find out with Amazon’s one-days sale on Blendtec’s best blender

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$290 is a pretty tall order for a blender, even if it is a professional-grade blender with as much power as the Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender with FourSide Jar. $169.95, on the other hand, is an absolute steal. This fantastic blender is a must-have in any kitchen and it’s on sale on Amazon on Tuesday only. If you don’t already have one, today is the perfect opportunity to fix that.

Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender with FourSide Jar (32 oz), Professional-Grade Power, 6…: $169.95

Here are the highlights from the product page:

  • Blendtec blenders are built to the highest professional standards – same as you find in restaurants and smoothie shops. Our blades are 80% thicker and 10x stronger than other blender blades. Professional-grade Total Classic Original blender with 1-touch and pre-programmed cycles for smoothies, shakes, soups, crushed ice, juicer, ice cream maker and mixer.
  • Six pre-programmed walk-away cycles: Batters, Ice Crush, Smoothie, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup, and 1–speed + Pulse for manually fine-tuning.
  • – Touchpad screen for easy cleaning and quick blending, with auto-shutoff for consistent results each time.
  • Includes BPA-free FourSide jar for smaller quantities, grinding grains, and heating soups and drinks through friction heat. The FourSide Jar is a 75 oz volume jar with 32 oz blending capacity (wet or dry).
  • 8 year comprehensive warranty. An American company, family-owned and driven to build the best quality products – without compromise. Engineered and assembled in the USA.
  • Professional-Quality: For years, blending professionals have used Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars and eateries around the world. The Blendtec blender (professional grade power) helps you get commercial quality blends in the comfort of your own home.
  • Commercial-Quality: For years, blending professionals have used Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars and eateries around the world. The Total Blender Classic delivers the same great results in your own home. A 1,560-watt countertop blender with 3.0 peak horsepower motor ensures commercial quality
  • Features 6 preprogrammed blending cycles: Batters, Ice Crush, Smoothie, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup with easy to read touchpad controls and 10 speed plus Pulse. This exclusive blend cycle technology creates the perfect blends with the touch of a button.
  • Measures 15.5 inches tall, fits perfectly under most kitchen cabinets
  • Includes the Blendtec FourSide Jar with Vented Gripper Lid. The FourSide jar effectively harnesses the power of your Blendtec blender. Blunt safety blade is thicker and stronger than other blender blades. The Jar is made from impact-resistant, BPA-free copolyester. The FourSide jar is compatible with all Blendtec consumer blenders.
  • Warranty: 8 years

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Will it blend? Find out with Amazon’s one-days sale on Blendtec’s best blender originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 12:48:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vivo’s revolutionary flagship smartphone has two displays and no notch

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The vast majority of smartphones these days have a single screen and two camera modules, including a selfie cam and a rear camera, each containing one or multiple lenses. But smartphone makers from China have come up with a new concept this year: Phones that feature two screens and a single camera module.

The point of this unusual design is to offer users a modern, all-screen design with no notches, camera pop-out mechanisms, or camera holes on the front. Instead, on the back, a smaller, secondary display will be in use only when the rear-facing cameras is needed for selfies or video chatting.

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Vivo’s revolutionary flagship smartphone has two displays and no notch originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 at 12:25:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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