If you take a look at recent events you might imagine that scientists searching for the worst year of human existence would have a hard time topping 2018. I mean, there are mass shootings every other day (and sometimes every day), wildfires destroying huge areas, hurricanes wiping communities off the map, and a planet that is slowly dying because we can’t stop messing stuff up.

And that’s just the United States. Elsewhere there’s drought, famine, disease, and never-ending conflicts.

Humans are just a mess right now, but a new study by researchers at the University of Maine and University of Nottingham have determined that the worst year to be a human isn’t 2018. It was the year 536.

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The worst year to be a human on Earth surprisingly isn’t 2018 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 15:29:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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My relationship with the Battlefield series has evolved significantly over time. Battlefield 1942 (sealed in a solid brick of nostalgia) was one of the first shooters that I ever played, and remains one of the formative experiences in terms of what I expect from a shooter (right up there with Perfect Dark and Half-Life).

But while 1942 was basically a WWII sandbox, the series has taken countless twists and turns since 2002, throwing players further into the past, way into the far-flung future, and even taking them off of the front lines to explore smaller conflicts with the police-centric Battlefield Hardline. But after jumping around in the timeline, developer DICE decided to rewind all the way back to World War I in Battlefield 1, to great effect, no less.

Battlefield 1 wasn’t perfect, but after the mixed reaction to Hardline, it was a step back in the right direction for the series. So it only seemed natural that its sequel — Battlefield V — should bring the series full circle back to World War II. All DICE needed to do was build upon what worked so well in Battlefield 1… right?

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2 things you’ll love about ‘Battlefield V,’ and 3 you won’t originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 15:03:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some people are completely unaware of just how filthy their smartphones are. Other people know full well that smartphones are a hotbed for gross bacteria, but they still don’t bother to do anything about it. The PhoneSoap 3 UV Cell Phone Sanitizer is a device that was initially funded on Shark Tank that should be an essential accessory for every smartphone owner. It’s basically a box that blasts your phone with UV light, killing 99.99% of bacteria on both sides and on the edges of your phone. Please, do yourself a favor and get one.

PhoneSoap 3 UV Cell Phone Sanitizer and Dual Universal Cell Phone Charger | Patented and Clinic…: $59.95

Here’s more info from the product page:

• AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK AND DISCOVERY CHANNEL. PhoneSoap’s revolutionary bacteria-zapping technology was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and tested and proven on the Discovery Channel.
• KILLS 99.99% OF BACTERIA WITH UV LIGHT. Our patented design is the only device that can completely sanitize your entire phone. Sitting on a UV transparent plate, and surrounded by scientifically proven germicidal UVC light and a reflective interior, PhoneSoap kills 99.99% of all bacteria on your phone.
• STAY HEALTHY. Our phones gather all the bacteria we touch throughout the day where they breed and grow. Our phones are petri dishes in our pockets, the third had we never wash! Stay healthy by keeping your devices clean with PhoneSoap
• FITS AND CHARGES ANY PHONE. PhoneSoap 3 fits all phones, including the larger phones such as the iPhone 8 Plus. It also has two charging ports on the back of the device, a USB and USB-C. You already charge your phone every night, now you can charge and sanitize at the same time. With PhoneSoap 3 you can charge a second device, such as a smart watch, at the same time.
• CLEAN WHATEVER FITS. While we have built PhoneSoap 3 around sanitizing phones, you can sanitize whatever fits inside. From pacifiers, smart watches and headphones to credit cards and keys.

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Vaporize all the invisible filth on your smartphone with this Shark Tank-funded gadget originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 14:43:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elon Musk, boss of SpaceX and noted flamethrower enthusiast, is a bit of a bizarre character. He has a habit of tweeting random stuff (that sometimes gets him in trouble), and that’s part of the reason a lot of people love him. In a spontaneous late-night tweet on Monday evening Musk announced that he was renaming SpaceX’s highly anticipated BFR.

The BFR (which stands for ‘Big F-cking Rocket’ or ‘Big Falcon Rocket,’ depending on who you ask) will now be called “Starship.” Well, sort of. After tweeting his initially plans for the new naming scheme Musk quickly clarified that only part of the BFR will be “Starship,” while the rest of it will be called “Super Heavy.”

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Elon Musk just changed the name of the BFR to ‘Starship’ for some reason originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 14:20:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ready for a delightful little coincidence? AirPods are often on sale on Amazon at a $14 discount from their normal price. That discount, as it turns out, more than covers the cost of a pair of EarBuddyz 2.0 Ear Hooks For Apple AirPods. These silicone covers fit the AirPods perfectly and they keep the tips snug in your ear, locking in all that delightful base. Without them, the smooth plastic AirPods tips will never maintain sound isolation.

EarBuddyz 2.0 Ear Hooks and Covers Accessories Compatible with Apple AirPods or EarPods Headpho…: $11.95

Here are some key details from the product page:

• Your AirPods and EarPods will never fall out of your ears again with EarBuddyz 2.0
• Engineered from Ultra Premium silicone, EarBuddyz provide twice the comfort
• Helps improve ambient noise isolation for your Apple AirPods and EarPods
• Easy & hassle free installation. EarBuddyz must be removed to charge AirPods
• 100% money back guarantee with 1 year EarBuddyz warranty – AirPods & AirPods Charging Case NOT included

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Improve the sound quality of your AirPods with this $12 accessory originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 13:57:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We only see one star, our Sun, up close on a daily basis, but the Milky Way is absolutely packed with them. It’s estimated that there are over 300 billion stars in our galaxy alone, and perhaps as many as 400 billion. With so much sky to cover, scientists are doing their best to catalog and observe as many as they can, but a new finding by astronomers at the University of Sydney is worth some extra attention.

Around 8,000 light years from Earth a pair of stars are locked closely together, orbiting each other approximately every one hundred days, and one of them is very close to death. When it finally bites the dust, researchers believe it could produce one of the most energetic explosions in the universe.

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Scientists spot distant stars engaged in a dangerous dance originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 13:34:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some things are open to discussion, but other are not. And this statement simply isn’t open to discussion: the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Spider-Man Bundle on sale right now at Walmart is the best PlayStation deal you’ll find during the Black Friday 2018 sales event. Period. Full stop. This deal gets you a PS4 Slim console with 1TB of storage, plus a copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man (which is awesome) for just $199. The console alone sells for $300 and the game costs $60! This deal sold out when it first became available earlier this week and it will definitely sell out again, so get in on the action while you still can.

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Spider-Man Bundle: $199.00 (reg. $359.98)

Here’s some key info from the product page:

Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 bundle includes a jet black 1TB PS4, matching DUALSHOCK4 wireless controller, and Marvel’s Spider-Man game. Experience a brand-new and authentic Spider-Man adventure. After eight years behind the mask, Peter Parker is a crime fighting master. Feel the power with improvisational combat, fluid urban traversal, dynamic acrobatics, and environmental interactions.

Marvels Spider-Man PlayStation 4 Bundle

Experience a brand-new and authentic Spider-Man adventure with Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 bundle which includes a jet black 1TB PS4, matching DUALSHOCK4 wireless controller and Marvel’s Spider-Man game.

This isn’t the Spider-Man you’ve met or ever seen before. This is an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. At the same time, hes struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of New Yorkers rest upon his shoulders.

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The best PS4 deal of Black Friday 2018 is back in stock at Walmart (but not for long) originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 13:11:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year’s Black Friday may go down in history as the day when Disney and Marvel release the first Avengers 4 trailer, according to recent rumors. Nothing is confirmed at this point and we’ve had no such teasers from Avengers 4 cast or crew. But several weeks ago before the first Captain Marvel trailer arrived, Brie Larson took to Twitter to tease the start of the film’s marketing campaign. As it turns out, that may have been a prelude to some interesting revelations.

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‘Avengers 4′ trailer tipped to drop on Black Friday, as new hints at the movie’s title emerge originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 12:48:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanksgiving Day is obviously a huge day for deals, but let’s not forget that it’s also a huge day for parties. Families and friends across to the country will get together and celebrate with huge feasts, and hosts will be left alone to clean up the aftermath when all is said and done. Want to buy yourself a nice early holiday gift that will pay for itself over and over throughout the years? The Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum with Lift-Away Hand Vacuum is one of the best-rated vacuums on Amazon, and it’s on sale right now for Black Friday at its lowest price ever — just $98! It has more than 2,200 5-star reviews and a coveted “Amazon’s Choice” designation, and it’s make Thanksgiving cleanup a breeze this year.

Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor with Lift-Away Hand Vacuum, Pet Tool,…: $98.00

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Lift-Away. Press a button to lift the canister away and easily clean hard-to-reach areas.
• Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + a HEPA filter. Traps 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum.
• Powerful and lightweight. Portable and versatile at only 12.5 lbs
• Brushroll Shutoff. Deep carpet and gentle bare floor cleaning.
• Swivel Steering. Excellent control for maneuvering around furniture.
• The product comes with Wide Pet Upholstery tool , does not have pet power brush

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Shark’s beloved $140 vacuum is just $98 today, and it’ll make Thanksgiving cleanup a breeze originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 12:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone owners are appreciative of the fact that iOS allows them to tap or drag the cursor in order to change or delete a specific word in a text message, but it can be a surprisingly difficult task to perform. No matter how small your hands are, trying to tap the invisible gap between two letters can be maddening, and it often takes several tries to get it right. More often than not, I just hold down the backspace key until I reach the problem area.

But it turns out that it doesn’t have to be this way. While you can try to manually adjust the cursor with your fat fingers, Apple has also included an alternate control scheme that most people don’t know about.

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iPhone owners are losing their minds over this keyboard cursor trick originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 at 12:02:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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