Tesla certainly isn’t the only EV company making strides in the automotive space, but if you’re looking for an all-electric luxury sedan, Tesla has for some time now been the only game in town. Indeed, the popularity of Tesla vehicles is what prompted more traditional automakers like Porsche and BMW to pay attention and invest in EVs in the first place.

Interestingly enough, Porsche over the past few years has been especially candid when it comes to discussing the strategic threat posed by Tesla and its subsequent foray into the EV space. Famously, Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer a few years ago went so far as to say that Tesla’s Model S likely drew away consumers who would have otherwise purchased a Porsche.

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Porsche CEO explains how the Taycan outshines Tesla’s Model S originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 18:35:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumors continue to circulate that Apple is planning to introduce a new AirPods design soon that incorporates one of the most oft-requested features from fans. We’re talking, of course, about noise cancellation, something we reported earlier this month may be introduced in a brand new AirPods model by the end of this year.

With only a few months to go in 2019, releasing the headphones with this new feature might make them an especially attractive holiday buy. We may learn more details as to release timing later this month, should Apple decide to hold a special event, following its September iPhone presentation, as has been anticipated. Till then, meanwhile, a new animation discovered in the latest iOS 13.2 beta offers yet another clue that the noise cancellation feature may be coming soon.

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Animation discovered in new iOS 13.2 beta points to unreleased AirPods feature originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 18:04:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s no secret that NASA is increasingly leaning on commercial partners to meet its various needs, and when it comes to sending humans into space, Boeing and SpaceX are already behind schedule. Both companies have seen their share of setbacks with regard to their independent commercial crew programs, but SpaceX’s Crew Dragon has already made an uncrewed trip to the International Space Station, and Boeing is playing catch-up.

As SpaceNews reports, Boeing VP John Mulholland recently revealed the company’s immediate plans for Starliner testing. According to the executive, Boeing intends to have its Starliner ready for a launch abort test early next month, with an uncrewed orbital test flight squeezing in before the end of 2019.

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Upcoming tests will reveal whether Boeing’s Starliner is ready for prime time originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 17:39:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s new iPhone 11 lineup the company unveiled in September came with a few surprises for once, with some early renders and physical designs that leaked out shown to be a bit off and allowing Apple to actually give fans a few things they weren’t expecting. But it wasn’t just the designs that surprised. The next-generation A13 Bionic processor in the phones also, according to Apple, packs 20% more power than its predecessor, allowing for big performance improvements yet again in this newest iPhone series.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max battles the Galaxy Note 10+ in a battery test, and the winner is clear originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 17:16:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When is the last time you heard anyone mention the Touch Bar on Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops? Pretty much everyone out there has forgotten it at this point because it’s simply not a very good solution. One thing about it that is pretty awesome though is the fingerprint sensor that accompanies it, because it makes logging into your computer so much faster and easier. Of course, you don’t need to spend over $1,000 on a MacBook Pro with a useless Touch Bar to get a fingerprint sensor on your laptop. In fact, you don’t need a new laptop at all. All you need is a Idem FCC BioScan Compact USB Fingerprint Scanner for Windows 10, which is on sale right now on Amazon at a discount.

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• 14mm wide fingerprint sensor touch pad for highest 1st attempt success rate and 360° readability for convenient fingerprint scanning from multiple angles.
• Anti-spoofing, secure biometrics protection, and register up to 10 fingers per user account.
• Support file/folder encryption and one touch web login (with optional software).
• Fast Windows operating system sign-in within 0.25 seconds and WINDOWS 10 ONLY – NO SUPPORT FOR LINUX, MAC or WINDOWS 10 ENTERPRISE VERSION.
• FCC certified, a breeze to install and use with intuitive, quick start guide, US local customer support, plus 1-year warranty.

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Add fingerprint unlock to any Windows 10 laptop with this tiny $22 device originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 16:53:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hearthstone developer Blizzard is under fire this week after banning Hong Kong-based pro player Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai from the competitive scene after he expressed his support for protestors in a post-game interview following a tournament win on October 6th. Unsurprisingly, punishing the pro player (and revoking his reward money) set off an immediate backlash, and some gamers pledged to boycott Blizzard’s games altogether.

In order to play Blizzard games, you need a Blizzard account. This is true for World of Warcraft, Diablo, and the game that sparked this whole controversy, Hearthstone. One way that gamers thought they might be able to successfully express their displeasure was by deleting these accounts altogether, but there was a snag.

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Despite reports, Blizzard is not blocking anyone from deleting their account originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 16:30:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you on the public beta and you found yourself jealous to learn that developers got their hands on all those new emojis earlier today? Don’t worry, Apple’s got you covered. iOS 13.2 public beta 2 was just released for compatible iPhones, and it’s packed full of bug fixes… and yes, all those new emojis are in there too. The bug fixes are obviously a bit more important at this point, as is the new Deep Fusion photography that is being rolled out in iOS 13.2.

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iOS 13.2 public beta 2 is now available for download originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 16:10:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple kicked up a firestorm on Wednesday when it decided to boot a mapping app called HKmap.live that protestors in Hong Kong have been using to keep tabs on police from the App Store.

The decision came a day after the main newspaper of the Communist Party in China (People’s Daily) published a screed blasting Apple as being on the side of “rioters” in the area. “Letting poisonous software have its way is a betrayal of the Chinese people’s feelings,” the article reads. On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an email to Apple employees defending the removal, lamenting that decisions like these “are never easy,” and that Apple has received “credible information” that the app is being used to target individual officers for violence.

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Tim Cook defends removing controversial Hong Kong map app from the App Store originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 16:07:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want to get your hands — and ears — on the best true wireless earbuds we’ve ever tested, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. In fact at $300, the Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones are also among the most expensive true wireless earbuds we’ve tested. They’re well worth it if you appreciate top-notch sound quality, of course, and they put similar products like Apple’s AirPods to shame. And if you hurry, you can actually snag a pair on Amazon for as little as $179.99! That’s an all-time low, though it’s only available on one color. There are several other color options that have dropped below $200 though, so definitely check it out.

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• Best earbuds for music: whether you want to listen to jazz or hip-hop, MW07 delivers exceptional sound and crisp audio.
• Superior comfort & fit: Lightweight material and proprietary silicone “fit wing” in two detachable sizes for a custom and extra secure in-ear fit.
• Charging case: hand-polished stainless steel charging case provides elegant mobility and holds 3 additional charges for a total of 14 hours of listening time.

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The $300 premium true wireless earbuds that crush AirPods are back down to $179.99 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 15:44:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archeologists have been able to learn a lot about the ancient Maya civilization thanks to ruins that have stood the test of time. Studying how ancient peoples in Central America farmed, however, has proven a lot more difficult for obvious reasons. Once it’s allowed to grow freely, farmland quickly returns to what it used to be, making it virtually impossible to suss out where farmers grew crops hundreds of years prior. But now, a new research effort has demonstrated that spotting the effects of ancient farming in a region is possible, and all it takes is a low-flying plane and some nifty lasers.

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Researcher fired lasers from planes and discovered ancient Maya farms originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 15:21:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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