Google is looking to make its virtual Assistant available on more and more devices, turning them in smart home gadgets that can be used to control home appliances, security systems, or deliver information. The company announced at IFA 2011 on Thursday that Google Assistant will be available on brand new Android smartphones and tablets, but also new speakers, soundbars, and TVs in the near future.

But the most significant change coming to Assistant is the new Ambient Mode feature, which can help you turn supported smartphones and tablets into smart photo frames while they’re charging.

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“MUSE: The Brain Sensing Headband” sounds like the name of something you might expect to see on a joke site. Believe it or not, however, it’s the real deal. We’ve spoken to a bunch of people who have found that the MUSE really does help them meditate and calm themselves. The company can obviously explain it much better than we can, so here’s the important info from the product page:

Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband, Black: $149.99

• MEDITATION MADE EASY: Muse is your personal meditation assistant by providing EEG based real-time neurofeedback, allowing you to take the guesswork out of your meditation practice
• MUSE WILL GUIDE YOU TO A CALM MIND: Sometimes your mind is calm and sometimes it’s active – Muse will teach you to recognize a calm mind and help you get there
• IMMERSE YOURSELF: Put on the Muse headband, plug in your earbuds or headphones, start the app, and close your eyes. Immerse yourself within the sounds of a beach or rainforest via the Muse App on iOS or Android
• REAL-TIME TRACKING & FEEDBACK: While you meditate, Muse measures whether your mind is calm or active, and translates that data into weathers sounds
• REVIEW DATA AFTER EACH SESSION: After each session, review your data, set goals, and build a deeply rewarding meditation practice that gets better every time
• TRAVEL SAFE: Muse fits perfectly in the Official Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband Case (both versions)
• COMPATIBILITY: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connection works with Apple and Android devices; using Apple iOS 11.0 or Android 5 Operating Systems or higher

Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband, Black: $149.99

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The New $399 Move speaker Sonos introduced on Thursday represents a first in at least one major way for the company. It’s battery-powered, promises up to 10 hours of playback, and it’s available for pre-order starting today, ahead of general availability later this month on Sept. 24.

More important, the Move represents Sonos’ first foray into retailing a portable speaker, with a handle designed into the shell that makes it easy to take with you out of the home. According to Sonos CEO Patrick Spence, the Move launches the start of a new era for the company, one that allows the user to take “freedom of choice to the next level.”

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Sonos introduces its first portable speaker, the $399 Sonos Move originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 at 18:35:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netflix, just like everyone else in the business, has been developing a show that might rival Game of Thrones. It’s called The Witcher, and just like Thrones, it’s based on a series of books that have a huge fan base — moreover, these books inspired a series of popular video games. Netflix has been sharing more details about The Witcher in the past few months, stopping short of revealing the series’ actual launch date.

Until a few days ago, all we knew about The Witcher’s premiere date was that it’s happening before the end of the year. Then, a leak came in saying that season one would launch on November 1st. The source was a Giovanni Eūgene Altamarquéz, a purported Netflix executive producer, who posted details about The Witcher production on Twitter. Netflix now denies everything, and Altamarquéz might not even be associated with the company in any way.

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Browse Amazon for a bit and you’ll see that you can easily spend $20, $25, or even $30 or more on a wireless charging pad that supports fast charging. Meanwhile, the ZOFINE Wireless Charging Mouse Pad is a stylish and comfortable mouse pad with a built-in 10W fast wireless charger and it doesn’t even cost $20. This awesome accessory clears space on your desk by combining two things you need, and it’s available right now on Amazon. Definitely check it out.

Wireless Charger, ZOFINE Wireless Charging Mouse Pad 10W 2 in 1 Mat for Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S7…: $17.39

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• 【Mouse Pad + Fast Wireless Charging】2 in 1 Design – Combined mouse pad and QI wireless charging station function into one. Simple charge and very thin, easy to carry out.
• 【10W Fast Wireless Charger】10W fast charging mode only for those Device which support 10W(like: Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S7 etc.).Charge your Qi-compatible devices, no need to plug your phone into a wall charger or USB port.Less damage for your device.
• 【Elegant Mouse Pad 】 The non-slip base and PU leather surface mouse pad features dust-proof,waterproof properties.It would be better take off your phone case before charge.(No metal/magnetic/iron case,etc.)
• 【Safe & Reliable】 Built-in over-voltage, under-voltage, temperature control, surge protection and short-circuit protection system provides ultimate safety for your smartphone. NOTE, PLEASE DO NOT PLUG INTO THE COMPUTER OR LAPTOP TO CHARGE, it would charge very slow for your device.
• 【Compatibility】 Compatible with iPhone X, iPhone 8/ 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8 Plus, S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge plus, Note 5, Google Nexus 4/5/6 and etc.(NOTE: Samsung S9/S9 Plus OEM AC adapter CANNOT SUPPORT fast wireless charging,pls use other QC3.0/2.0 adapter),most Qi-enabled devices.18 months warranty.

Wireless Charger, ZOFINE Wireless Charging Mouse Pad 10W 2 in 1 Mat for Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S7…: $17.39

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With the iPhone now accounting for less than half of Apple’s quarterly revenue, the old narrative that we’ve reached “peak iPhone” has re-surfaced yet again. And if we’re being honest, it’s not such an outlandish view to hold these days. After all, iPhone sales over the past few quarters, at best, have remained steady. Thanks to more reliable devices, incremental upgrades, and the elimination of generous carrier subsidies, the reality is that iPhone owners simply aren’t upgrading to new devices the way they used to.

Looking ahead, that dynamic may be poised to change. Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 11 lineup likely won’t boost iPhone sales in a meaningful way, but the iPhone 5G Apple is expected to launch in 2020 could very well prompt a massive refresh cycle the likes of which we haven’t seen since the iPhone 6 arrived 2014.

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5G iPhone 12 may drive the biggest upgrade cycle we’ve seen in years originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 at 17:06:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being a high school student is stressful for many reasons, but students at Fond Du Lac High School in Wisconsin now one more thing to worry about as they begin attending classes for the year: a python that broke free from the school’s science lab.

As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports, the snake somehow slipped out of its enclosure and is now nowhere to be found. School officials have searched for the snake, named Kai, just about everywhere, and now believe that the reptile may have found its way into the school’s ventilation system, making the search considerably more complicated.

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Flagship noise cancelling headphones from the likes of Sony and Bose are in a league of their own. There’s no question. But if you don’t want to spend $350 or more on noise cancelling headphones, there are actually some great options that you should consider. Among them are the COWIN E7 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, which are on sale right now on Amazon for just $49.99. They offer large 40mm drivers, good sound quality, solid noise cancellation, and impressive 30-hour battery life!

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone Deep Bass Wire…: $49.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Professional Active Noise Cancelling Technology. Significant noise reduction for travel, work and anywhere in between. Advanced active noise reduction technology quells airplane cabin noise, city traffic or a busy office, makes you focus on what you want to hear,enjoy your music, movies and videos. The noise cancellation function can work well both in wire and wireless mode.
• Proprietary 40mm Large-aperture Drivers. Deep, accurate bass response. The Active Noise Cancelling around-ear headphones from COWIN give you crisp, powerful sound and quiet that helps you enjoy your music better. The goal that provide Customers with better sound quality, is our constant pursuit.
• High-quality Built-in Microphone and NFC Technology. COWIN E7 provides high-quality built-in microphone for hands-free calls, Which is convenient for you to free yourself from wires. NFC pairing aided by voice prompts, promises quick and stable connection with your Bluetooth enabled devices, Powerful Bluetooth Function.
• The Professional Protein Earpad and 90° Swiveling Earcups. More durability and comfort, Enjoy high-quality, Long-listen comfort. Skin texture, lightweight comfortable around-ear fit you can wear all day long. Gentle Reminder: please take off the headphone every 2-3 hrs to get your ears relax, in order to get better hearing enjoyment, and keep the head comfortable.
• 30 Hours Playtime Per Charge at Bluetooth Mode. A built-in 600mAh battery won’t allow your headphones power off, you can enjoy your world without noise for 30 hours’ long time. Don’t need to worry the power shortage problem on the long travel. 18-month warranty and quick response & friendly customer service. Note: The exclusive authorized seller is COWIN.

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone Deep Bass Wire…: $49.99

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For the past few years, we have been diligently informing our readers about all the new releases coming to Netflix on both a weekly and monthly basis, mostly because Netflix itself does a surprisingly terrible job getting this information out itself. But at long last, the streaming service is adding an entire tab dedicated to new and upcoming content so you don’t have to visit our site every time you want to know when something is going to debut.

You should still check our site on occasion, of course, but now you don’t have to check all the time.

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Samsung may be trying to come up with Android tablets that can compete with Apple’s high-end iPad Pro, but that’s not what other tablet vendors are doing. Some of them, like Lenovo, are imagining affordable tablet experiences for the masses that might not be available from other budget-friendly Android tablets. That’s the case with the new Yoga Smart Tab and the Smart Tab M8 tablets. The two devices are great tablets to begin with, but the coolest thing about these new models is what happens when you’re not using them.

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