If you’re a regular coffee drinker there’s a good chance your first taste of black coffee wasn’t an entirely pleasant one, at least according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The research, which aimed to explain why some individuals develop a taste for coffee, reveals that love of coffee is actually linked to our genes.

The paper explains that individuals who are genetically more sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine actually end up liking coffee more than those who aren’t. It might seem backwards, but it’s all due to caffeine’s affect on our bodies and brains.

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Your taste for coffee is buried in your genes, new study says originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 14:08:26 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s flagship iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max phones are fantastic. They’re also fantastically expensive. The least expensive version of the iPhone X costs $1,000 plus tax, and the iPhone XS Max tops out at more than $1,500 after taxes. Seriously, are these smartphones or cars? If you want the iPhone XS’s design and performance without the iPhone XS’s price tag, Amazon is running an early Black Friday sale that you should definitely check out. For one day only, the retailer is slashing up to $230 off the price of a refurbished factory unlocked iPhone X! There are four different SKUs available, and there’s a good chance they’ll all sell out so grab one while you can.

Apple iPhone X, GSM Unlocked, 64GB – Silver (Refurbished): $949.00

Apple iPhone X, GSM Unlocked, 256GB – Silver (Refurbished): $1,059.00

Apple iPhone X, GSM Unlocked, 64GB – Space Gray (Refurbished): $949.00

Apple iPhone X, GSM Unlocked, 256GB – Space Gray (Refurbished): $1,059.00

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Amazon is slashing more than $200 off iPhone X refurbs for one day only originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 13:45:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there’s one space story that 2018 will be remembered for its the numerous ongoing investigations of the first interstellar object ever to be detected by mankind. Oumuamua, the elongated chunk of space stuff that might be an asteroid or might be a comet (or might be something else entirely), slipped around our Sun and back out into space so fast scientists barely had time to spot it. Now, NASA says it has a better idea of its size.

In the days following the detection of Oumuamua back in late 2017, NASA swung its Spitzer Space Telescope in the object’s direction, hoping to learn more about what the cigar-shaped body was and where it was headed. It had long since passed its closest approach to Earth and was already headed back out into space after swinging around the Sun. When NASA commanded the Spitzer telescope to observe it, it didn’t see anything at all.

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I’m a pretty light sleeper but I’ve found some things that help. I always take ear plugs with me when I travel, for example, and at home I have a fan that I run in the summer months because the whirring helps drown out noises. I’ve always been a bit skeptical of sound machines and I’ve tried a couple that didn’t work out, but the Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Evo Sound Machine completely sold me on them. This awesome little gadget plays 22 unique sounds that are all non-looping so you never hear that annoying break. It has 10 different fan sounds, 10 white, pink and brown noise variations, and two different ocean sounds so that it can cover all the bases.

Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Evo White Noise Sound Machine with 22 Unique Non-Looping…: $59.95

Here’s some more information from the product page:

• Provides ten fan sounds, ten white, pink and brown noise variations, and two varieties of ocean sounds — calm, and surf.
• Helps mask disruptive environmental noises so you can fall asleep with ease
• Safe, solid-state design is powered by AC or USB and dynamically creates unique, non-repeating sounds with no moving parts
• Precise volume control, an optional timer, and a 3.5mm connector for headphones or a portable speaker to match your environment and sleep style
• Also ideal for creating a disturbance-free work area, or just reducing the distracting effects of outside noises for a more relaxing environment, day or night

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This tiny $60 box actually delivered on its promise to help me sleep better originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 12:59:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The prospect of turning a phone that’s no bigger than the current smartphone size I use into a small tablet sounds more and more exciting to me now that I’ve seen Samsung unveil the Infinity Flex display of the Galaxy F foldable handset that’s supposed to launch at some point in the first quarter of 2019. Samsung, however, didn’t really share the full design of the phone during its SDC18 keynote last week, obfuscating it with the help of an ugly protective case on stage. The images and videos it shared online were more revealing, but they didn’t paint the full picture either. So it’s up to concept creators to imagine what the Galaxy F will look like.

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This beautiful Galaxy F concept makes a strong case for foldable phones originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 12:36:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to add a gorgeous modern look to any windows in your home in a matter of minutes, we’ve got just the thing. Bofeifs Frosted Window Sticker Film comes in a roll that’s 17.7 inches wide by 78.7 inches long. It can stick to any windows in your house, apartment, or office using nothing but static, so you don’t have to worry about annoying adhesives that might ruin your moldings. And the best part? It’s only $5.79 a roll if you use the coupon code J8PDN6OZ at checkout! The possibilities are only as limited as your creativity, and you can see some design examples on the Amazon page to get an idea of what you’ll be able to do with this cool film.

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• quality Provided Excellent Materials That Are Adjustable to Your Style With It’s Modern Design That Can Be Applied on Any Place
• ENERGY SAVING Keep the money in your packets, with the frosted circles window film that has an insulation effect, retaining the indoor desired temperature and maintaining the outdoor away
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• WIDELY GLASS FILM Decorative blinds film can be applied in all SMOOTH GLASS surfaces such as home, balcony, glass door,bathroom,bedroom,dining room,office meeting room,and other DIY glass surfaces.
• ECO-FRIENDLY PVC MATERIALS The frosted stripe film is made from environmental vinyl materials that last and can be reused all the times you want, easily removed without any residuous left
• PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE from FADING The no glue window film blocks 99%UV,protecting home furniture,carpet, curtain and wallpaper from strong UV and sunlight.
• STRONG ADHESIVES Window Sticker film is self adhesive without glue needed, has an static cling feature that allows to be removed and reused without leaving any residues left; saving you time and hels to decor your home in minutes.
• EASY APPLICATION The decorative window cling is easy to install with water and a soapy cloth, just follow the instructions in the package or the tips below. Please feel free to email the seller if you have any problem.

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10 minutes is all it takes to turn any windows into frosted glass windows for $5.79 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 12:13:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung’s next flagship smartphone will introduce two next-gen mobile processors, assuming Samsung keeps using Qualcomm and Exynos chips in its flagship devices. Samsung announced the Exynos 9820 earlier this week, while Qualcomm made the Snapdragon 855 official a while ago, though the CPU may be rebranded as Snapdragon 8150 ahead of its release. Both chips are expected to deliver big improvements over their predecessors, including overall performance gains and better energy efficiency.

A new benchmark leak for a processor that’s believed to be the Snapdragon 8150 seems to confirm the big performance bump, although the chip isn’t expected to outperform the A12 Bionic that already powers the latest iPhones.

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Leaked Galaxy S10 chip benchmark shows performance gains, but iPhone is still king originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 11:50:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems like anything and everything is connected in the age of the smart home, and it’s awesome. There are so many benefits to using smart gadgets instead of traditional devices that lack connectivity, and prices have come down to the point where smart features are now widely affordable. You can set your coffee maker to automatically start brewing when you get out of bed, you can have your in-ground sprinkler system skip watering your lawn when it rains, or designate certain lights to turn on automatically when you arrive home each night. The possibilities are endless.

When most people think of smart home devices though, they often don’t realize all of the possibilities. Looking beyond basics like smart light bulbs, smart thermostats, and robot vacuums, certain devices gain even more exciting capabilities when you add some smarts. A perfect example is the HP Tango printer.

The world’s first smart printer has so much great functionality thanks to the addition of smart features. From gaining the ability to copy and scan from anywhere to being able to print using a voice command, the HP Tango can do it all. In fact, it can even order ink by itself when it’s about to run out.

Here are some of the best features you’ll find on the HP Tango printer:

• Easy setup: HP’s Tango shows off its smarts from the moment you take it out of the box thanks to a seamless Wi-Fi setup that requires a smartphone for set-up.
• Sleek design: At less than 4 inches high and 8 inches deep, the Tango is about the size of a book, and is perfectly inconspicuous sitting on your bookshelf (with or without the cover accessory). No clunky buttons or clumsy paper trays–just a smooth, modern block that looks at home in your kitchen, living room, or anywhere else in the house, really.
• Cloud control: The Tango is the first printer that supports a cloud-based, two-way network connection. This way, you can print, scan, or copy from any device whether you’re at home or halfway around the world.
• Voice control: This feature is seriously awesome. If you have an Alexa smart speaker like the Amazon Echo, a Google Assistant speaker like the Google Home, or a device with Microsoft Cortana, you can control the HP Tango with voice commands.
• Smart scanning: The HP T Smart App allows you to quickly scan files from your phone and then share them to the cloud, share them to an email address, or print them on the Tango printer. Also cool are features in the app that find document corners and automatically straighten edges.
• HP Instant Ink: Prepare to never think about ink again, because the HP Tango will automatically order ink refills whenever it’s running low.

The HP Tango truly does take printing, copying, and scanning to the next level by adding in terrific smart features that you won’t find anywhere else. Check it out right here on HP’s website to learn more.

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HP’s Smart Tango Printer is Perfect for Any Smart Home originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 11:31:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday just one week away, Amazon has unloaded a massive list of all the deals it will be running on Amazon devices for Black Friday 2018 and Cyber Monday 2018. Long story short, we’re in store for the biggest and most comprehensive sale on Amazon devices that we’ve ever seen. Discounts span every single category of Amazon devices, from Echo speakers and Fire tablets to Fire TV devices and of course Kindle E-Readers. There are also insanely deep discounts on Amazon’s Blink XT home security cameras, which offer unrivaled 2-year battery life.

Check out the full list of deals below, several of which are available beginning today and tomorrow!

• Available Now
  • Echo Sub Bundle with 2 Echo (2^nd Gen) Devices is $80 off—just $249.97
  • Echo Sub Bundles with 2 All-New Echo Plus Devices is $100 off—just $329.97
  • Fire TV Stick Bundle with Echo Dot (2^nd Gen) is $40 off—just $39.98
• Starting November 16
  • Buy Three All-New Echo Dot and save $80—Just $69.97
  • Buy three Echo Dot Kids Edition devices is $110 off—just $99.97
  • Buy Two All-New Echo Show and save $120—just $339.98
  • Buy Two Echo Spot and save $100—just $159.98
  • Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet is $30 off—just $69.99; or save $80 when you buy two—just $119.98 (Buy 1 for $69.99, or Buy 2 for $119.98)
  • All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet is $40 off—just $89.99; or save $110 when you buy two—just $149.98 (Buy 1 for $89.99, or Buy 2 for $149.98)
  • Fire HD 10 tablet with Alexa Hands-Free is $50 off—just $99.99
  • Fire HD 10 tablet and Show Mode Dock bundle $59.99 off—just $144.99
  • Show Mode Doc for Fire HD 10 is $10 off—just $44.99
  • Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet is $50 off—just $149.99; or save $150 when you buy two—just $249.98 (Buy 1 for $149.99, or Buy 2 for $249.98)
  • Ring Starter Kit with 1 Motion Sensor and 2 Contact Sensors will be $80 off—just $188.98
  • Blink Indoor 1 Cam System will be $33 off—just $66.99
  • Blink Indoor 2 Cam System will be $56 off—just $113.99
  • Blink Indoor 3 Cam System will be $76 off—just $153.99
  • Blink Indoor 5 Cam System will be $116 off—just $233.99
  • Blink Indoor Add-On Cam will be $18 off—just $71.99
• Starting November 18
  • Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote will be $15 off—only $24.99
  • Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote is $15 off—only $34.99
  • Fire TV Cube with Far-Field Voice Control and 4K UHD/HDR is $60 off—just $59.99
  • Fire TV Recast 500 GB with two tuners will be $50 off—just $179.99; or save an additional $10 on the Fire TV Recast 1 TB with four tuners—just $219.99
• Starting November 21
  • Blink XT 1-cam system is $51 off—only $78.99
  • Blink XT 2-cam System will be $80 off—just $149.99
  • Blink XT 3-cam system will be $90 off—just $229.99
  • Blink XT 5-cam system will be $150 off—just $349.99
  • Blink XT Add-On Cam will be $24 off—just $95.99
• Starting November 22
  • Echo Dot (2^nd gen) is $20 off—only $19.99
  • Echo Dot Kids Edition is $20 off—just $49.99
  • All-New Echo Dot is $25.99 off—just $24.00
  • Echo (2^nd gen) is $30.99 off—only $69.00; or save an additional $50 on two—just $119.98
  • Echo (RED) edition will be $30.99 off, only $69.00 – additionally for every Echo (RED) edition sold Amazon will donate $10 to (RED)
  • All-New Echo Plus is $40 off—only $109.99
  • All-New Echo Show is $50 off—just $179.99
  • Echo Spot is $40 off—only $89.99
  • Echo Look is $150 off—just $49.99
  • Amazon Smart Plug is just $5 with purchase of an Echo device
  • Fire 7 tablet with Alexa is $20 off—only $29.99
  • All-New Fire HD 8 tablet with Hands-Free Alexa is $30 off—just $49.99; save $105 when you buy three—just $134.97 (Buy 1 for $49.99, or Buy 3 for $134.97)
  • All-New Fire HD 8 tablet and Show Mode Dock bundle $39.99 off—just $79.99
  • Show Mode Doc for All-New Fire HD 8 is $10 off—just $39.99
  • Echo Dot Kids Edition Bundle with Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is $80 off—just $119.98
  • Echo Dot Kids Edition Bundle with Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet is $70 off—just $99.98
  • Echo Dot Kids Edition Bundle with Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet is $90 off—just $179.98
  • Kindle Paperwhite (7^th gen) is $40 off—only $79.99
  • Kindle Paperwhite (7^th gen) Essentials Bundle will be $40 off—just $119.97
  • All-New Echo Dot Bundle with Philips Hue White Starter Kit will be $60 off—just $59.99
  • Echo Bundle with Philips Hue Color Starter Kit will be $100 off—just $99.99
  • All-New Echo Dot Bundle with Philips Hue Color Starter Kit will be $100 off—just $149.99
  • Toshiba 32” 720p HD Smart TV – Fire TV Edition will be $50 off—just $129.99
  • Insignia 39” 1080p Full HD Smart TV – Fire TV Edition will be $60 off—just $189.99
  • Toshiba 50“ 4K Ultra HD Smart TV – Fire TV Edition will be $100 off—just $299.99
  • Ring Video Doorbell 2 will be $60 off—just $139.00; additionally you can add an All-New Echo Dot to your purchase for no additional cost
  • Buy Two Ring Spotlight Cam Battery HD Security Cameras and save $149—just $249
  • Ring Alarm Starter Kit will be $30 off—just $169
• Starting November 23
  • Sengled White Two Bulb Starter Kit is just $10 with purchase of select Echo devices
  • Save $20 on TP Link Light Switch, only $17 with any Echo device purchase
  • Save $17 on TP Link Mini Plug, only $8 with any Echo device purchase

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Facebook users have been begging for a way to unsend messages for years now, and after a lengthy wait, they are finally going to get the chance to do so. On Wednesday, TechCrunch reported that the new feature — officially called “Remove for Everyone” — has begun rolling out in Poland, Bolivia, Colombia and Lithuania for Facebook Messenger on iOS and Android devices. Facebook plans to expand the rollout as soon as possible.

As TechCrunch explains, the feature allows Facebook Messenger users to remove sent messages from a recipient’s inbox within the first ten minutes after the message has been delivered. In other words, you won’t be able to go back and delete or alter messages you sent two years ago, but you can correct a recent error.

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Facebook Messenger’s unsend feature is rolling out now on iOS and Android originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 11:04:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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