I was talking to someone recently who installs a variety of tech solutions in homes who noted as an aside that smart blinds are very soon going to be the standard, default solution — that there’s just no reason to have the traditional set of blinds anymore, when you can have one that operates at the push of a button.

That came to mind today in tandem with the news that Ikea has finally started the rollout of its Fyrtur smart blinds in some of its US stores after initially intending to release them earlier this year, back in April. You can find a number of stories from new outlets noting the delay and speculating on when they’d finally arrive, which speaks to the degree to which these have been anticipated (as do a number of Reddit posts that tried to deduce when the delay would end).

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Hooray! Ikea’s long-anticipated Fyrtur smart blinds are finally on sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 18:29:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rats have kind of a bad rap. Yeah, they’re scavengers in big cities and have a long and storied history of spreading disease, but generally speaking, they’re actually pretty lovely creatures. They’re smart, and they make very good pets. That is, unless you have *checks notes* over 300 of them.

As the San Diego Union-Tribune reports, a woman was recently found living in a van in a convenience store parking lot, and she definitely wasn’t alone. What had originally started as just a pair of pet rats exploded into a population of approximately 320. Yikes.

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San Diego woman living in a van surrenders 320 pet rats originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 16:13:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple held a splashy premiere event a few days ago at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood, California to unveil its new Apple TV+ series For All Mankind. It’s one of the marquee launch titles that will be available on November 1st — a drama that offers an alternative history of the “Space Race” that in real life, of course, saw the US beat Russia to the moon. It’s got solid talent behind it, like Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award-winner Ronald D. Moore, who also reimagined Battlestar Galactica in the early 2000s and garnered legions of fans. And it’s told through the eyes of fictional astronauts, engineers, and their families.

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Is the binge model doomed? Netflix is still committed, but rivals want you to wait originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 14:07:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I haven’t been overly impressed by any of the mini consoles that have sprung up lately. The NES Classic Edition was enough of a novelty when it came out that even the most casual of gamers felt compelled to grab one and relive their childhoods, if only for a moment. But by the time Sony showed up to the party with its own PlayStation Classic, the world had seemingly moved on. The mini consoles were indeed just a short-lived fad.

At least, that was where I landed before I got my hands on the Sega Genesis Mini, which is the most well-conceived retro mini console to date. That honestly isn’t an especially high bar to clear, as the SNES Classic Edition is the only other one I’d even consider recommending to anyone, but Sega was able to impress me.

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Sega Genesis Mini review: The retro console to beat originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 12:05:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want to finally cut the headphone cord and go truly wireless? Don’t want to spend $159 or even more on fancy earphones like AirPods or Powerbeats Pro? Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. The SoundPEATS TrueFree True Wireless Earbuds are part of a very popular product line that always touts impressive sound, solid battery life, and a comfortable fit. Best of all, they’re shockingly affordable!

SoundPEATS TrueFree True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0 in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with…: $26.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• [TRUE WIRELESS & BLUETOOTH 5.0] – Equipped with the latest Realtek chipset with Bluetooth 5.0, the true wireless earbuds ensure your smooth transmission without tangling and latency.
• [INSTANT PAIRING] – Enter pairing mode right after out of charging case. Second time you only need to activate the Bluetooth in your device and pull out the earbuds.
• [MONO & STEREO] – Support working together to enjoy stereo sound, or connecting to two devices simultaneously. Both earbuds are with microphone built-in.
• [EXTENDED PLAYTIME] – 3-4 hours playtime with average use per charge. 15 hours in total with charging case included. The earbuds are your best companion for long journey.
• [WIDE COMPATIBILITY] – If your device is Bluetooth-enable with version 4.0 or above, you can use it with the earbuds. PS: SoundPEATS provides 12 months hassle-free warranty to ensure the enjoyment of your purchase.

SoundPEATS TrueFree True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0 in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with…: $26.99

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You’d think true wireless earbuds this good would cost more than $26 originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 10:33:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve been waiting for Zombieland: Double Tap for 10 years, and it’s finally here. But the new zombie comedy has some serious competition at the box office this week. The Maleficent and Jay and Silent Bob sequels are also out this week, as is Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit. On top of that, Joker might still have some juice left in its third week at the theater, even after obliterating the competition during the previous weekends.

As for trailers, we have a couple of exciting flicks from Netflix, as well as a new trailer for the Lady and the Tramp live-action film that will launch on Disney+ in a few short weeks. We’ve also got a couple of other trailers that are targeting the younger audience: Frozen II and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.

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11 new trailers you need to watch: American Son, Dolittle, Frozen II, and more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 09:01:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to another weekend edition of our top daily deals roundups, which are just like the ones we run during the week but you can browse them from the comfort of your home instead of trying to sneak a peek at work. Highlights from Saturday’s list include the best-selling TP-Link Wi-Fi range extender on Amazon’s whole site for an all-time low of just $13.99, a Fire TV Stick for only $24.99 and a Fire TV Stick 4K for $34.99 (both the lowest prices since Prime Day), an extremely rare deal that gets you a $25 gift card when you buy a new upgraded Nintendo Switch console with better battery life, the hot just-released Roku Express HD for only $29, a massive $90 discount on Sony True Wireless Earbuds, the best deal we’ve ever seen on a Ring Video Doorbell, the Echo Dot for cars for only $19.99, $700 off a stunning Vizio 75-inch Quantum 4K TV, $41 off an awesome shiatsu foot massager, and more. See all of today’s top deals below.

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $13.99

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $34.99

Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con – HAC-001(-01) with $25 Amazon.com Gift C…: $299.99

Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player 2019: $29.00

Sony Wireless Headphones: $109.99

Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Certified Refurbished Ring Chime: $99.00

Roav Viva by Anker, Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger in-Car Navigation, Compatible with And…: $19.99

VIZIO P-Series Quantum 75″ Class (74.5″ Diag.) 4K HDR Smart TV: $1,599.00

Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine with Heat – Electric Deep Kneading Massage Air Compression – for…: $86.67

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: $14 Wi-Fi extender, $15 off Fire TV Stick 4K, $25 off Nintendo Switch, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 19 Oct 2019 at 07:42:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there’s any streaming service that can legitimately compete with the juggernaut that is Netflix, it’s Disney+. Set to launch in just a few weeks, Disney+ will not only be extremely affordable at $7 a month, it will offer subscribers an absolute avalanche of media content. From beloved animation films of old to any Star Wars title you can think of, Disney+ will undoubtedly come out of the gate strong and will likely garner an impressive subscriber base in a relatively short period of time.

Earlier this week, the official Disney+ Twitter account started tweeting out a list of all the movies and TV shows set to arrive on the streaming service in early November. And seeing as how Disney has been making movies since 1937, some of the titles Disney highlighted were so incredibly bizarre that it left many people wondering if Disney was trying to troll us. You’d be forgiven, after all, for thinking that titles like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Barefoot Executive were completely made up.

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This ridiculous 3-hour trailer shows off every TV show and movie coming to Disney+ originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 22:25:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If that image at the top of this post which late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel posted to his Twitter and Instagram feeds on Thursday doesn’t immediately look familiar to you, count yourself lucky. It means you somehow aren’t aware yet of the latest face app to take the internet by storm — it’s called Gradient, and thanks to influencers and other social media mavens helping it along, it’s been spreading across peoples’ feeds in recent days thanks to its pretty simple conceit: Matching your face to that of your celebrity doppelganger.

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Oh great, yet another face app is driving the internet crazy originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 21:12:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the best things about the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max this year are the incredible battery life improvements they bring. Sure the new camera is great, but the iPhone 11 Pro gives you an extra 4 hours of battery life compared to last year’s iPhone XS, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max gives you an additional 5 hours of battery life compared to its predecessor. Those numbers are incredible, but battery life isn’t really worth paying $1,000+ for. Instead, keep your current iPhone X/XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR and get a Szresm 3,200 mAh iPhone Battery Case on Amazon for only $20!

Szresm iPhone X/Xs/10 Battery Case, 3200mAh Portable Protective Charging Case Extended Recharge…: $19.99

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

• ➤【SUPPORT LIGHTNING HEADPHONES & SYNC-THROUGH】: Compatible with iPhone lighting headphone and Apple Airpods or any other wireless Bluetooth headphone accessories. Featuring sync-through technology that you can sync your iPhone to a computer without taking the battery case off
• ➤【THINNER & LIGHTWEIGHT & FULL PROTECTIVE】: Szresm iPhone X/XS battery case is ultra slim design, adding only 0.22 inch to your iPhone X/XS. The hard phone shell material protects your iPhone XS/X/10 from scratches, daily wear and tear
• ➤【STRONG POWER & SMART CHARGING DESIGN】: Szresm battery case can effectively gives your iPhone X/XS an extra 16+ hours talk time, 45+ music time, 12+ web time, 6+ game time. Sleep friendly Charging design, the indicator light will not affect your sleep
• ➤【NO EXCESSIVE BULK】: Precise cut and design grants easy access to all ports, sensors, speakers, cameras and all iPhone XS/X/10 features
• ➤【WARRANTY AND SUPPORT】: Szresm’s 7*24 online support standing by, worry-free 100% money-back guarantee, 1-Year Replacement Warranty and life-time technical support

Szresm iPhone X/Xs/10 Battery Case, 3200mAh Portable Protective Charging Case Extended Recharge…: $19.99

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This $20 case charges your iPhone while it’s in your pocket originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 at 20:08:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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