Samsung just recently unveiled the one of the last phones it will release before the Galaxy S10 hits store shelves next year. We’re referring to the Galaxy A8s (shown above), featuring an Infinity-O screen that takes up almost the entire front of the phone. The same display will be found on the various Galaxy S10 models that Samsung will launch next February, although the flagship handset will feature an OLED Infinity-O display instead of LCD.

But, strangely enough, the Galaxy A8s doesn’t come with a headphone jack. Does that mean the Galaxy S10 will also ship without a 3.5mm headphone jack, or is this just a one-off from Samsung?

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Will the Galaxy S10 have a headphone jack, or is Samsung thinking about killing it? originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 18:46:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The hip, New York City-based streetwear fashion brand Supreme is so popular in Asia that Samsung has decided to launch an official marketing partnership with a fake version of the brand.

You read that right. Samsung’s real announcement about a real partnership with the fake brand came during the tech giant’s conference in China focused on its Galaxy A8s phones and included a splashy announcement that Supreme would enter the Chinese market next year. Plans include building a seven-story flagship store in Beijing, with one of a pair of Supreme CEOs onstage promising the brand would hold a runway show at the Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center in Shanghai, also next year.

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Samsung teams up with a fake, knock-off brand of Supreme to make products in China originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 18:23:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”

Microsoft clearly took the old adage to heart last week when it announced that it would release a new version of its Edge browser using the Chromium platform (the same one that powers Chrome) in 2019. This way, web developers will no longer have to test their sites on multiple browser platforms in order to make sure they are compatible with all of them. It’s a move that will make Edge more user friendly as well as more developer friendly.

But there are plenty of additional benefits that weren’t noted in the initial announcement post. For example, the team is also planning to support existing Chrome extensions, which will bring Edge one step closer to mimicking Google’s ubiquitous browser and make the switch even easier for those who decide to try Edge.

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Microsoft’s new Edge browser will support all of your favorite Chrome extensions originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 18:00:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cable companies have been overcharging customers forever, so we can totally understand why someone might want to steal $1 million worth of cable service like this guy did in Florida. Of course, there are other ways to take money out of your cable company’s pocket that don’t involve going to jail. Pick up a TP-Link TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 (8×4) Cable Modem on Amazon and then follow the instructions in the box to activate it with your cable ISP. Then once you return your rented modem back to your cable company, they’ll slash between $8 and $10 off your bill by eliminating the modem rental fee. That’s as much as $120 in savings each year!

TP-LINK TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 (8×4) Cable Modem Certified for Comcast XFINITY, Time Warner Cable,…: $44.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Eliminate your cable modem monthly rental fee and product is easy-to-open packaging
• Certified for XFINITY from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Cablevision and Bright House Networks
• Channel bonding of up to 8 downstream and 4 upstream channels, provide data rates up to 343Mbps for download and 143Mbps for upload
• DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides 8X faster download speed than DOCSIS 2.0 for an ultra-fast performance
• CableLabs certified DOCSIS 3.0 backwards compatible to DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 provides users comprehensive network compatibility
• Included items: RJ-45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide, Power Adapter
• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 – the latest Internet standard.
• Industry-leading 2-year warranty and unlimited 24/7 technical support

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Maybe get a modem to save money on cable instead of stealing $1M of service like this guy originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 17:37:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA hardware tends to last a long time, but few spacecraft can match the longevity of the two Voyager probes. The twin spacecrafts were launched way back in 1977, and now NASA has revealed that Voyager-2 just achieved a milestone that only its sister ship has accomplished before it: entering interstellar space.

Voyager-2’s transition to interstellar space — meaning that it’s completely left our solar system and broken free of the “bubble” created by our star — has obviously been a long time coming. It’s been cruising through space for over 41 years and traveled an incredible 18.5 billion miles in that time. Now it joins its sister in an adventure into the great unknown.

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Voyager 2 just entered interstellar space originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 17:14:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to put together a fantastic smart lighting setup that’s flexible and fun, it doesn’t have to involve taking out a second mortgage on your home. While $50 Philips Hue bulbs tend to add up even faster than one might think, there are some other options out there that are just as good but far less expensive. Our favorite right now is the MagicLight WiFi Smart Light Bulb, which costs a small fraction of what you’ll pay for a comparable Philips Hue bulb. They support 16 million colors, app controls, scenes, smart home hubs, and even voice commands thanks to Alexa and Google Assistant support!

MagicLight WiFi Smart Light Bulb, Dimmable, Multicolor, Wake-Up Lights, No Hub Required, Magic…: $16.95

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Compatible with Alexa & Google Assistant: Voice Control your MagicLight WiFi light bulb with your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot and Google Home Assistant
• Works with IFTTT: DIY Your WiFi Light Bulb Depending on Various Events by Connecting it to IFTTT
• Works with iOS/Android: Personalize Your Lights to Match Your Mood, Control Your Lights Remotely When You are not at Home
• Various Scene Modes: Color Palette, Group Control, Sunlight, Music Mode, Timer, Sunrise, Sunset, Dimmable, MIC Function, DIY Mode, Scene Mode, Energy Saving……
• Application: This is a WiFi enabled light bulb, no hub required. Multiple lighting patterns, suitable for a showcase, residential, office, hotel, shop, exhibition room, landscaping, indoor, home etc.

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These $17 multicolor smart LED bulbs are as good as bulbs that cost three times as much originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 16:51:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When word emerged last week that Friends was poised to leave Netflix at the end of the year, fans of the hit show made their disappointment abundantly clear across all of social media. Indeed, the backlash was so strong and pervasive that it didn’t take long for Netflix to cave and ink a $100 million deal to keep Friends available through the end of 2019.

The saga above helps illustrate the predicament Netflix seems to be finding itself in with increasing regularity these days. Because the company doesn’t own some of its most popular content, and because content owners are finally starting to view Netflix as a legitimate competitive threat, some of the more popular shows on Netflix have either already left or are poised to leave in the near future.

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Why Netflix can survive the departure of big TV shows like ‘Friends’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 16:28:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you scored a new smartphone last month during all the Black Friday and Cyber Week sales, Amazon has a one-day sale happening today that you’re definitely going to want to check out. Actually, you should probably check out this sale even if you didn’t just get a new phone. Amazon is shaving up to 40% off already-low prices on some of Anker’s most popular smartphone accessories, including a 5-port fast charging power adapter, the Anker PowerWave wireless fast charger, and a USB-C car charger that’ll recharge your phone faster than a wall adapter. Shop the entire sale right here on Amazon’s site, or check out all the deals below.

Anker PowerCore 10000, One of The Smallest and Lightest 10000mAh External Batteries, Ultra-Comp…: $31.99

[3 Pack: 3ft/6ft/10ft] Anker Powerline Lightning Cable Apple MFi Certified – Lightning Cables f…: $27.99

Anker PowerPort Power Strip, 12 Outlets & 3 USB Ports, Surge Protector with 6ft Cord, and Power…: $34.99

USB C Car Charger, Anker 49.5W PowerDrive Speed+ 2 Car Adapter with One 30W PD Port for MacBook…: $29.94

Anker PowerCore+ Mini, 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger (Premium Aluminum Power Bank), O…: $19.99

Anker Quick Charge 3.0 63W 5-Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort Speed 5 for Galaxy S9/S8/S7/S6/Ed…: $35.99

Anker 60W 10-Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort 10 for iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/ X/8/7/6s/Plus, iPad P…: $39.99

Anker PowerWave 7.5 Fast Wireless Charging Pad with Internal Cooling Fan, Qi-Certified, 7.5W Co…: $45.99

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One-day sale saves up to 40% off some of Anker’s best-selling accessories originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 16:05:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google is increasingly trying to transform Google Maps into an application that can be used for more than navigation purposes, with a significant emphasis on being more social. You and your friends can use a new Maps tool to more easily decide on where to go out, and more Waze-like features are coming to the app as well.

Starting on Monday, Google Maps users on iPhone and Android will be able to use the new “For You” menu as well, which helps you identify new places to visit based on your likes and activity.

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Google Maps’ personalized ‘For You’ feature is now rolling out on iOS originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 15:42:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s a Christmas miracle! Amazon’s All-new Kindle Paperwhite is the first waterproof Kindle E-Reader Amazon has ever made, and it didn’t go on sale at all for Black Friday. We figured it would be discounted on Cyber Monday or at some point during Cyber Week, but alas. Now, with two weeks to go until Christmas, it finally got the discount we’ve been waiting for. $130 is a fair price for such a great new eBook reader, but you’ll only pay $99.99 this week!

All-new Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage – Includes Special Offers: $99.99

Here are some key details from the product page:

• The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight.
• Now waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath.
• Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, and audiobooks.
• Now with Audible. Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
• A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
• The built-in adjustable light lets you read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
• Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles at $2.99 or less.

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Amazon’s new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for the first time ever originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 Dec 2018 at 15:19:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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