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Mars just barfed up InSight’s probe and NASA doesn’t know why

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Hey, so, funny story: Remember a couple of weeks back when NASA declared that a plan to get its Mars InSight probe to dig deeper into the planet’s surface had worked? It was exciting, since it meant the probe might finally be able to get deep enough to fulfill its destiny and return important data from the Red Planet. Well, that all changed, and the InSight team is essentially back at square one.

Shortly after the InSight lander touched down on Mars the self-hammering “mole” probe that was supposed to bury itself up to 16 feet into the planet began to falter. It just couldn’t get a grip on the loose Martian soil, and NASA had to invent a new way to make it work.

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Google considers buying Fitbit as time runs out for the wearable company

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Google started offering hints earlier this year that it wanted to finally make a serious push into wearables of its own, thanks to clues like the company’s job listing spotted back in February that sought someone for the position of wearables vice president.

And when you couple that with Google’s $40 million acquisition of Fossil’s technology, it makes the overture from Google’s parent company Alphabet to buy wearable maker Fitbit, which was reported on Monday, look like Google is getting much closer to finally developing branded wearables of its own.

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This is definitely my new favorite Fire TV Stick accessory, and it’s on sale for $22

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Okay seriously, where has the SofaBaton F2 Universal Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV been all my life!? We’ve seen Fire TV remote attachments before but none have been designed as well as this. Instead of making your remote wider, the SofaBaton F2 extends it and adds a bunch of useful universal remote buttons. Kiss your TV remote goodbye because once you pick up this puppy you’ll never have to worry about using more than one remote again! Clip the on-site coupon to get this awesome accessory at an all-time low of $22.49.

SofaBaton F2 Universal Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV Streaming Player with Power Volume…: $22.49

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

The slim Sofabaton F2 universal all in one remote works as the Amazon Fire TV remote attachment, integrates your existing messy remotes into one by learning frequently used buttons only to simplify your life
Control the basic functions of your tv, receiver, sound bar, blu ray and Amazon fire TV all-in-one with power, volume, and mute buttons (Amazon Fire TV Remote Not Included)
Easy to program the Amazon universal remote using IR learning technology with 11 personalized random buttons (learns from your existing device’s remote)
Unique embed-in design fits your Amazon fire TV Stick properly and updated hard to break ABS material provide nice grip feeling
Only Fit With Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen). Amazon Alexa voice remote (1st Gen) not included. Call us at 1-971-302-6642 for the highest quality and outstanding customer support 🙂

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Woman realizes painting hanging in her kitchen is worth $26 million

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Most of us would be happy just to find a $5 bill hiding out on our kitchen countertop, but an elderly French woman recently discovered something far more valuable in her kitchen. It was a painting that had been hanging on her wall for years, and it wasn’t until an auctioneer spotted it that she even considered selling it.

That twist of fate resulted in a life-changing sale that topped $26 million this past weekend. The painting, which is being called a “masterpiece,” was created by Italian painter Cimabue and is thought to be around 700 years old.

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The box that lets you control your garage door with your smartphone is on sale for $45

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When the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener was first released, it cost $100 and was worth every single penny. This awesome little box couldn’t be easier to install and it lets you control any garage door opener with your iPhone or Android device, or even with your Smart Home system thanks to Google Assistant and IFTTT integration. Thanks to a deal with Amazon, the price has been cut in half to $50, and right now it’s on sale for even less. There’s no telling when the extra discount will disappear though, so grab one on sale while you still can!

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Here’s some additional info from the product page:

NEW! FREE IN GARAGE DELIVERY WITH KEY BY AMAZON Prime members in select areas can opt in with the myQ Smart Garage Hub to get Amazon packages securely delivered right inside their garage, Simply link your myQ account in the Key App
SMART GARAGE CONTROL Open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone through the myQ App
SMART NOTIFICATIONS Receive alerts when your garage door opens or closes in real time by setting up customized notifications great for busy families who come and go from the house through the garage
UNIVERSAL – Easy-to-add functionality to upgrade your existing garage door opener. Works with all major brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors
REQUIREMENTS needed to start – a router with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi frequency, router with 802.11 B/G/N, a router within 50 ft. of the MyQ Smart Garage Hub (more details in PDF user manual)
SIMPLE SETUP Wireless installation with easy step by step instructions provided in the myQ App means you’ll be able to enjoy smart garage control in minutes
GUEST ACCESS Securely invite up to three people to control your garage with the myQ Guest Feature (Note: Not intended for guests under the age of 13)
SMART COLLABORATIONS Linking your myQ account to Google Assistant and IFTTT is free for a limited time. No credit card required
CORE FEATURES Opening, closing, and receiving garage door status notifications are INCLUDED with myQ App at no additional charge

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iPhone 12 tipped to adopt one of the best iPad Pro features

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It’s usually the iPad that inherits features from the iPhone, but there’s one feature that Apple fans have been hoping for quite some time now would trickle down to the iPhone. It didn’t happen with the iPhone 11, but things might change as soon as next year when the iPhone 12 launches.

Introduced with the second-gen iPad Pro series, Apple’s ProMotion display tech is coming to the 2020 iPhones, Digitimes reports (via 9to5Mac).

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5 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on October 28th

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Authcom

A new week means a new selection of free apps that you’d typically have to pay for. The choices were admittedly a bit limited this Monday, but I’m sure that some of you will find something of value below. And if not, you can always check out last Friday’s post and see if any of those apps are still free on the App Store.

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You can finally get a Midnight Green ultra-thin case to match your Midnight Green iPhone 11 Pro

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If you got your iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max in Apple’s awesome new Midnight Green color, you obviously want to show it off. But you also obviously still need a protective case, and not everyone likes those bulky clear cases. If you want something ultra-thin to protect against scratches and you still want to show off your Midnight Green color, we’ve got just the thing. The Totallee Ultra-Thin iPhone 11 Pro Case and the Totallee Ultra-Thin iPhone 11 Pro Max Case everyone loves now come in Midnight Green!

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ULTRA THIN. Only 0.02 inches. No bulk. The ultimate thin black iPhone 11 Pro case. One of the thinnest iPhone 11 Pro cases on the market. This case features no visible branding for a clean, classy look
RAISED CAMERA. For extra protection this lightweight case covers every corner of your phone and features a raised camera ring
BETTER QUALITY. Unlike similar products this thin iPhone 11 Pro case is designed to perfectly fit your phone and not become loose and peel off your phone
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Each case is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact totallee directly to take advantage of your warranty
FOR iPHONE 11 PRO. Compatible with iPhone 11 Pro (new 2019 release)

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Apple isn’t giving up on the smart home, might release its own hardware

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This Friday, Apple will take a dramatic first step into a new business category it’s never been a part of before now — content creation and licensing, in the form of the movies and original TV series that will comprise the library of the company’s all-new Apple TV+ streaming service.

Beyond that, meanwhile, Apple is also exploring how it can ramp up its presence in other categories far afield from the iPhone lineup that’s historically been the core of the business. In fact, a new report claims the company wants to speed up hiring for a new smart home software and devices team.

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Amazon’s blowing out the 8-quart Instant Pot Ultra with a huge $80 discount, today only

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The Instant Pot Ultra 8 Qt 10-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is easily one of the best models Instant Pot makes, but it’s not a best-seller. Want to know why? Because it costs $180! That’s a tall order even for such a capable multi-cooker with huge 8-quart capacity, which is why today’s Gold Box sale on Amazon is so great. On Monday only, you can snag one of these bad boys at an all-time low price of just $99.99!

Instant Pot Ultra 8 Qt 10-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooke…: $99.99

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For large families, 6+ people. Item dimensions is 14.88 x 13.90 x 10.39 in inches
Instant Pot Ultra electric pressure cooker is the next generation in kitchen appliances. A central dial with a simple turn and press provides added precision in program selection and adjustment
New features: altitude adjustment, cooking indicator, and a steam release reset button. The Ultra button provides custom programming. The new features include sterilize, cake and egg programs
Replaces 10 common kitchen Appliances – pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, egg cooker, sauté/searing, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer
Developed with the latest 3rd generation technology with an embedded microprocessor. The microprocessor monitors the pressure and temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration. Power supply: 120V – 60Hz, power supply cord length: 35 inches
Ul certified with 11 safety features to provide peace of mind. New steam release reset button for safer handling. All components in contact with food are food grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel
Power supply: 120V – 60Hz

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