Apple announced its gaming-focused subscription service Apple Arcade back in March, revealing some of the details about the kind of gaming experience it wants to offer its customers. At the time, however, Apple hasn’t told the audience how much the service will cost and when it’ll launch. But with a few weeks to go until Apple’s mid-September iPhone 11 event, Apple Arcade is already in testing with Apple employees.

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Apple is now testing its Apple Arcade gaming service internally ahead of the iPhone 11 launch originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 at 06:50:12 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When you gaze at the sky on a clear night, you can easily spot countless stars shining bright. Most of them look pretty much identical, aside from varying brightness, but when NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope zooms in on a distant object, it can see it for what it truly is.

In the case of NGC 2022, located in the constellation Orion, Hubble’s imaging tools reveal it to be a big blob of gas surrounding an aging star. It looks absolutely bizarre, but it’s actually the predictable result of a star approaching the later stages of its life.

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It was only a matter of time before the deluge of well-known Netflix content began to dry up, and to that point, this week’s slate is not quite as exciting as it has been in recent weeks. That said, there are some potential gems in here, including a comedy special from the intriguing Simon Amstell, who hosted the genuinely hysterical British game show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, which you should try to find online if you can.

Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York is arriving this week as well, along with the second part of the Netflix original anime Hero Mask. Sadly, the underrated Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is departing the service this week, and if you haven’t seen, set aside an hour and a half and give it a spin this weekend.

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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of August 18) originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 18 Aug 2019 at 12:06:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech Harmony remotes are fantastic for people who love gadgets and need to have the latest and greatest tech within arm’s reach at all time. For the rest of us, however, there are other much less expensive options out there to control all of our home entertainment devices. The best-selling universal remote on Amazon’s site is the GE 33709 Universal Remote Control, and it’s a perfect example of a cheaper option. How much cheaper, you ask? It’s only $9, and an upgraded version with backlighting that controls six devices instead of four costs less than $16!

GE Universal Remote Control for Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Sharp, Roku, Apple TV, RCA, Panasonic…: $9.12

Here’s some key info from the product page:

• MULTI-DEVICE CONTROL – Operate up to 4 different audio and video components such as TVs, Blu-Ray/DVD Players, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Roku boxes and other Streaming Media Players, Soundbars and More
• BEST REMOTE CODE LIBRARY – This universal remote works with ALL MAJOR BRANDS and supports thousands of the latest audio/video equipment.
• Does not work with Roku streaming stick, fire TV stick, or other RF streaming devices
• SIMPLE SETUP – This remote comes pre-programmed for Roku and Samsung TVs and includes an easy to follow online setup video providing trouble-free setup, auto scan technology and a master volume control, allowing you to control the volume no matter what device you are operating
• TRUSTED BRAND – GE is the leading brand in universal remote controls and is backed by free U.S.-based technical support. Call the experts at 800-654-8483 with any questions or issues about your purchase

GE Universal Remote Control for Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Sharp, Roku, Apple TV, RCA, Panasonic…: $9.12

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Don’t spend $100+ on a Logitech Harmony remote when Amazon’s best-selling universal remote is only $9 originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 18 Aug 2019 at 10:34:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve still got a little more than four months left in 2019, and already Netflix has pulled the plug on two dozen shows this year — everything from The OA to Tuca & Bertie, the latter of which only got one season and both of which have been the subject of an online effort to save them.

Here’s the thing, though, according to new data from Bloomberg: Netflix’s decisions like these seem to attract outsized attention, partly because of the streamer’s high-profile space in the entertainment landscape. When, in fact, the reality is that Netflix — with a 2019 content budget in excess of $14 billion — is actually very comparable to competitors when it comes to the rate at which it cancels shows.

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If you thought yesterday’s daily deals roundup was great, just wait until you see what we found for you on Sunday! Highlights include a surprise sale that shaves $10 off both the Fire TV Stick and the Fire TV Stick 4K, a best-selling Wi-Fi range extender that works with any router you already have, true wireless earbuds with touch control and a design like AirPods for just $30.99, a 49-inch Fire TV Edition smart TV for just $249.99 (and you can get an Echo Dot with it FOR FREE when you add both to your cart at the same time!), $50 off Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet with hands-free Alexa, the popular Echo Dot for cars for just $20.99, $100 Bose earbuds for only $49, a huge one-day blowout sale on comfy Sleep Innovations mattress toppers, and plenty more. Check out all of today’s top deals below.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $29.99

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $39.99

TP-Link | N300 WiFi Range Extender | Up to 300Mbps | WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Boost…: $16.99

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds TWS Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth V5.0 Earphone…: $30.99

Toshiba 49 inches 1080p Smart LED TV 49LF421U19 (2018): $249.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $29.99

Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa Hands-Free, 10.1″ 1080p Full HD Display, 32 GB, Black: $99.99

Roav Viva by Anker, Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger in-Car Navigation, Compatible with And…: $20.99

Save 20% on Sleep Innovations Mattress Toppers: $47.99-$131.99

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Sunday: $10 off Fire TV Sticks, $17 Wi-Fi extender, free Echo Dot, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sun, 18 Aug 2019 at 07:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there’s one thing you can say about Elon Musk it’s that he’s never lacked ambition. He’s founded a number of successful companies, and with SpaceX he’s pushed science forward by lowering the cost of entry for satellite launches and opened up new possibilities for researchers.

He’s also seemingly made it his life’s mission to make a human colony on Mars a reality, and he insists that it’s possible to make Mars a lot like Earth as long as we can unlock the carbon dioxide trapped inside Martian ice, rock, and soil. Scientists aren’t fully on board with this line of thinking, but a new tweet from Musk hints that he’s once again ready to argue that “nuking Mars” is a good idea.

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There’s no big blockbuster movie coming out this weekend, which means you’ll have time to catch up on some of the previous releases of the summer, with Hobbs and Shaw and The Lion Ling still dominating the box office. Opening this week, however, is a comedy that seems to press all the right buttons: Good Boys.

Also out this week are sequels for the Angry Birds Movie and 47 Meters Down franchises. One features a bunch of animated, angry birds, and the other stars a group of animated, angry sharks.

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7 new trailers you need to watch from this week: Little Women, Dolemite Is My Name, and more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 17 Aug 2019 at 12:05:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nintendo Switch is easily one of the best things to happen to video games in the past decade, so wouldn’t it be a shame if yours gets ruined because you didn’t spend a measly $8 on a must-have accessory? The amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch is available on Amazon as a 2-pack and it’s cut to perfectly fit your Switch’s display. This way, that awesome 7-inch screen stays pristine because it’s protected from dings, scuffs, and scrapes.

amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2017 (2-Pack): $7.99

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Specifically designed for Nintendo Switch
• Ultra-clear High Definition with 99.9% transparency to allow an optimal, natural viewing experience
• Ultra thin-0.3mm thickness is reliable and resilient, and promises full compatibility with touchscreen sensitivity
• Highly durable, and scratch resistant – surface hardness 9H and topped with oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprints.
• Includes: 2x GLASS Screen Protector, Wet Wipes, Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth, Squeeze Card, Easy Installation Use Guide, Hinge Stickers

amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2017 (2-Pack): $7.99

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Earlier this week, I told you how installing an SSD in an old Windows 10 laptop has been the best and worst upgrade I’ve ever done. It was the best because the SSD gave that older machine a second life, and everything is now a lot faster than before, from boot times to app launches.

At the same time, it turned out to be a huge chore, because I wasn’t able to perform the simplest of procedures: Get a fresh Windows 10 install on the SSD after putting it in the laptop. Several readers emailed me with solutions, but what they also did was to prove to me that Microsoft has a serious upgrade problem on its hands.

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Your reaction to my hellish SSD upgrade proves that Windows 10 has a serious storage upgrade problem originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 17 Aug 2019 at 09:46:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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