Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy Fold in the US, and we’ve already warned you multiple times that it’s a not a great idea to spend $2,000 on the first-gen foldable. Sure, Samsung fixed some of the flaws that affected the review units, but the handset is far from close to being as durable as a traditional smartphone.

As we learned from a recent durability test, the Fold has two issues you should be aware of. First of all, dust, sand, and any other tiny particles can get into the phone and remain stuck inside the hinge. But the more important issue concerns the delicate screen, which is easy to scratch and pierce. Once the screen is destroyed, you’ll have to replace it, and now we know just how much these replacements will cost consumers.

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This is how much it will cost to replace a broken Galaxy Fold display originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 19:06:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I really didn’t think the world needed an Alexa clock when Amazon first announced the Echo Wall Clock. Now, I can’t imagine being without it. It’s so awesome to be able to set a timer with Alexa on any Echo device and see it count down on the clock. In fact, I’m not sure I can even cook anymore without it! If you don’t already have an Echo Wall Clock, we highly recommend picking one up right now while it’s on sale for $24.99.

Echo Wall Clock – see timers at a glance – requires compatible Echo device: $24.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Echo Wall Clock helps you stay organized and on time.
• Easy-to-read analog clock shows the time of day.
• Digital 60 LED display shows one, or multiple, timers set through a paired Echo device.
• Syncs time to a paired Echo device, including automatic adjustments for daylight saving time.
• Requires a compatible Echo device, including Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, or Echo Input.
• Just say, “Alexa, set a 12-minute timer,” and see it count down at a glance on Echo Wall Clock.
• Simple to set up and use—just say, “Alexa, set up my Echo Wall Clock.”
• Smooth 10″ diameter white bezel clock. Includes mounting hardware and 4 AA batteries.

Echo Wall Clock – see timers at a glance – requires compatible Echo device: $24.99

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This Amazon Echo Wall Clock is way more than meets the eye, and it’s on sale right now originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 18:04:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today has been a surprisingly busy day for fans of console gaming. Just over an hour after Sony wrapped up its latest State of Play live stream, Microsoft is set to hit the airwaves with a new edition of Inside Xbox. Much like State of Play or Nintendo Direct, Inside Xbox is Microsoft’s chance to talk about and show off new games and offer updates on its services, including Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud, which will soon be available in beta.

The Project xCloud news could possibly make the biggest splash, as Xbox One owners have been anxiously awaiting their opportunity to see if cloud gaming really is the future. We don’t know exactly what Microsoft is going to discuss during the stream, but any news regarding the service will be welcome.

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Watch the latest Inside Xbox stream: The Outer Worlds, Project xCloud, and more originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 17:36:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Getting humans back to the Moon is going to be complicated, and NASA is juggling a lot of different projects right now in the hopes that it’ll all come together by 2024. The Orion spacecraft, which is the crew capsule that will ferry astronauts safely through space, has been in development for a long time already, and NASA just announced a new contract with manufacturer Lockheed Martin to produce a whole bunch of them.

The agency just awarded Lockheed a huge contract worth over $4.5 billion, tasking the company with producing several batches of Orion capsules, adding up to as many as a dozen of the spacecraft by the time the Artemis missions wrap up.

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NASA prepares to dump billions of dollars on Lockheed Martin for Orion capsules originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 17:13:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you still using a tape measure? That’s basically like using an old rotary telephone. Laser measures are so much better, but even traditional laser measures are outdated now thanks to the introduction of the Plott Cubit Smart Virtual Reality Measuring Tool. This brilliant device combines a cutting-edge laser measure with an augmented reality app on your smartphone. It’s available right now on Amazon and it’s going to blow your mind.

Plott Cubit – Smart Virtual Reality Measuring Tool w/Bluetooth: $99.99

Here are some key details from the product page:

• ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: Conforms to industry standard of 1/8″ for every 30 feet
• EXTENDED REALITY: Transmits measurements via Bluetooth to your phone in real time
• DESIGN CENTER: Design your space via fully interactive Cubit app
• GUIDE: Guides you via the uploaded coordinates and chosen layout
• PLOTT AUTHORIZED DEALER: Includes USA manufacturer warranty

Plott Cubit – Smart Virtual Reality Measuring Tool w/Bluetooth: $99.99

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RIP tape measures: This crazy measuring tool uses augmented reality and lasers originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 16:50:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether Google admits it or not, the iPhone has clearly been a huge inspiration the Pixel. The first model looked just like an iPhone 6, the Pixel 2 came without a headphone jack, and the Pixel 3 introduced featured a notch. The Pixel 4 series will also get a signature iPhone, one that analysts estimated Android rivals would need two years to replicate. We’re talking about 3D face recognition, which first debuted on the iPhone X in 2017.

Both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will feature Face ID-like functionality that will replace fingerprint sensors, and an early review says Google’s Face ID works pretty much like the iPhone, in spite of Google’s earlier claims.

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New leak details the latest feature Google stole from the iPhone for the Pixel 4 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 16:27:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want a smart thermostat but don’t want to spend $250 on something like a Nest Learning Thermostat or an ecobee SmartThermostat? We totally understand, and we’ve got a great option for you to check out. The Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat has all the basic features you might want, plus it supports Alexa so you can control it with your voice from anywhere. At $74 on Amazon, you really can’t go wrong.

Honeywell Home Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat (RTH6580WF), Requires C Wire, Works with Ale…: $73.99

Here’s the important info from the product page:

• “Compatibility is Required” Works with virtually any system type except electric baseboards. But Please Note: C-Wire is required for this thermostat to receive power. If you do not have a C-wire, you may be able to use the C-Wire adapter (sold separately) or a G-wire jumper cable which is included with this thermostat. Use of the G-wire jumper cable will allow you to power the thermostat without a C-Wire; however using the G-wire solution means that you will no longer have independent fan control, although the fan will still run while your system is on.
• 7 day programming with 4 program periods per day can be configured to meet almost any scheduling scenario for ultimate flexibility.
• Wi-Fi enabled thermostat allows for remote access via smart-phone or computer, free smart-phone app for iPhone, iPad and Android operating systems.
• Ability to view local weather from web portal or app, Wink App Ready – No Wink Hub Required.
• In the box you will find: Thermostat, Wall plate (attached to thermostat), Screws and anchors, Quick Start Guide, Thermostat ID Card, Wire labels, User Guide, Quick Reference Card, G Wire Jumper Cable.
• Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Bonomi, Wink, and Stringy (devices sold separately)
• See Product Manuals below in “Technical Specification” for more information.
• ENERGY STAR certified

Honeywell Home Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat (RTH6580WF), Requires C Wire, Works with Ale…: $73.99

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We’re all anxiously awaiting more news about the PlayStation 5, but in the meantime, there are still a few major titles set to hit the PlayStation 4 before Sony moves on to the next generation. In recent months, Sony has begun hosting a live-streamed event called State of Play in order to showcase upcoming games, and the latest edition of the irregular event will kick off on Tuesday, September 24th, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET.

According to a blog post on the PlayStation Blog last week, the September State of Play will run for about 20 minutes and will feature “new game reveals, new content from PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios, and a host of other updates.” The event is also apparently “sporting a fresh new look,” whatever that means.

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Watch PlayStation’s State of Play to see the next big PS4 games in action originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 15:41:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robots have always had certain advantages over humans. They’re typically made of more durable materials than the soft tissue covering human bodies and since they can be repaired in the event of damage, they can basically “live” forever. But robots are usually clunky and clumsy, and humans have always had a huge advantage in terms of dexterity.

Thanks to the mad scientists at Boston Dynamics, that appears to be changing. The humanoid Atlas robot, which has already demonstrated incredibly impressive human-like abilities, just keeps getting better and better, and a new video by the company shows that its fluidity of movement has now easily surpassed your own (and mine).

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This video of Boston Dynamics’ creepy humanoid robot doing parkour is equal parts amazing and terrifying originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 15:18:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The International Space Station is always a busy place. Astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory perform experiments, make observations, and carry out all manner of scientific work as the spacecraft cruises around our planet. But this week will be busier than usual, with not one, but two rocket launches sending supplies and travelers to the ISS.

Japanese space agency JAXA is scheduled to send its HTV-8 cargo ship into space on Tuesday, packed with over four tons of vital supplies as well as new scientific equipment and experiments. Meanwhile, Russia’s Roscosmos is slated to send a new trio of ISS crewmembers skyward on Wednesday morning, with NASA’s Jessica Meir, Russia’s Oleg Skripochka, and Hazzaa Ali Almansoori of the UAE arriving at the space station by mid-afternoon, EDT.

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Japan and Russia are about to fire a pair of spacecraft to the International Space Station originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 at 14:55:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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