Misfit has launched its newest smartwatch as a follow-up to the Vapor 2, which packed in all the features you’d expect, like built-in GPS as well as a heart-rate sensor, but didn’t rely on the best processor. The brand’s new Vapor X, meanwhile, is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and is a Wear OS by Google device, with the company promising that this is Misfit’s lightest and most comfortable watch to date.

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Misfit’s Vapor X smartwatch is now available for $200 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 16:41:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s pretty incredible how impressive Google Wifi’s coverage is when the system’s Wi-Fi access points are so tiny. As small as they are however, there’s an awesome accessory you can get that lets you completely move them out of sight in the smartest possible way. The Basstop Google Wifi Wall Mount Bracket holds a Google Wifi beacon in a clip mount and then the cord ravels behind it. Just plug it into a wall outlet behind some furniture or anywhere that’s out of the way, and you’re done. They’re typically $9 a piece, but you can get a 3-pack right now for just $14!

Google WiFi Wall Mount Bracket Holder, Basstop Simplest Bracket Stand for Google WiFi Router an…: $13.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• 【Unique design】Especially designed for Google Wifi (Google Wifi is not included), original outlet mount designed to make installing your Google WiFi routers a snap and reduce cord clutter.
• 【Convenient and Simple】Any open electrical outlet in your home can become a Google WiFi beacon, making the setup of your network so much simpler.
• 【Easy to move】Can easily be moved from room to room, unlike all the other mounts on the market which require permanent placement.
• 【Clean appearance】This Mount does not have any unnecessary embellishments.Looks clean and classic with your Google Wifi.
• 【Useful】 Ports are open on the side and rear for installing data cables if desired; or simply use as a stand-alone beacon.

Google WiFi Wall Mount Bracket Holder, Basstop Simplest Bracket Stand for Google WiFi Router an…: $13.99

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If you have Google Wifi, you need these brilliant, installation-free beacon mounts originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 16:18:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the thought of an asteroid careening toward Earth keeps you up at night you can breathe a little easier today, as scientists have now ruled out a potential impact from the space rock known as 2006 QV89. The rock, which was discovered in 2006, was only visible for a few months after astronomers spotted it, and that wasn’t nearly enough time to forecast its threat potential at the time.

Now, after spotting it once again this month, its course has been plotted for the foreseeable future, and researchers have declared the rock poses no threat to Earth for at least the next century.

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Scientists say this massive asteroid definitely won’t destroy Earth… yet originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 15:55:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The scourge of robocalls and spoofed numbers is bad as now as it’s ever been, but in recent weeks, the government and the private sector have both been taking the issue more seriously. In fact, US mobile carriers T-Mobile and AT&T revealed on Wednesday that they are teaming up to bring call cross-network call authentication protections to their subscribers. That’s right — two of the industry’s biggest rivals are working together to help you.

T-Mobile and AT&T will take advantage of the SHAKEN/STIR caller authentication technology to ensure that anyone who receives a call on either of their networks or between their networks knows when the call is legitimate and when it’s spam. SHAKEN/STIR will verify a call is from the number that appears on your caller ID.

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T-Mobile and AT&T are actually working together to stop robocalls originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 15:32:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s AirPower is vaporware, and it always will be. The company might try again to build a wireless charger, but the accessory we saw shown off all the way back in 2017 will never exist. Lucky for you, that multi-device charger inspired a bunch of other companies to make similar products of their own, and the Fatwaior 2-In-1 Wireless Charging Station is among our favorites. It doesn’t try to do anything fancy or over-complicated that might cause problems. Instead, it’s just a wonderfully simple accessory that wirelessly charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Clip the 20% coupon on the product page right now and you can get this must-have accessory for under $29!

2 in 1 Wireless Charger Fatwaior Wireless Charging Station Compatible for iPhone and Apple Watc…: $28.79

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Charges iPhone & Apple Watch Simultaneously: Wireless charging station combines phone charger and watch charger in 1 unit. It can charge your iPhone and apple watch at the same time. Not only does it save your time, it saves your money.[QC 3.0 WALL CHARGER NEEDED, BUT IT’S NOT INCLUDED]
• Compact Size: Wireless charger features with telescopic watch charging pad. You can pull it out or push it back as you like. Ultra slim & No more hassle cables plugging in and out, very convenient for daily use or travel.
• Fast Wireless Charger & FOD: Our wireless charging stand is more powerful than the ordinary 5W wireless charger . 10W for Android (Samsung Galaxy S10/S9/9+/8/8+/S7/7 edge/S6/6 edge/Note8 and more). 7.5W for iOS(iPhone Xs Max/XR/XS/X/8+/8). 2.5W for iWatch series1/2/3/4.[Please use QC 3.0 WALL CHARGER to power it, the original adapter that comes with your phone is not compatible for this charger ]. FOD offers a more safe charging environment to your phone.
• Charge with Case: The effective distance for our wireless charger is less than 6mm. As long as the thickness of your case is less than 6mm, you can charger your phone with the case on. Any case with metal and magnet is not compatible for this charger.
• 12 Months Warranty & Safe Charging: Our wireless charger has multi-protection systems to ensure the safety, Over-charge protection, Over-current protection, Temperature control etc. It also comes with 12 months warranty. If you have any question about the wireless charger, you can reach us at any time.

2 in 1 Wireless Charger Fatwaior Wireless Charging Station Compatible for iPhone and Apple Watc…: $28.79

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Wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time with this $29 charger originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The easiest thing you can do to protect yourself after a data breach is to change the exposed password, preferably to something unique and more secure than the previous one. However, if hackers steal your actual fingerprint — mind you, not an encrypted version of it — then there’s really nothing you can do to prevent anyone from abusing it since you obviously can’t change your fingerprints. And that’s precisely what could have easily happened with Suprema’s Biostar 2 biometrics lock systems.

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More than 1 million people had their fingerprint data exposed by a huge security hole originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 14:46:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re a gambler and you’re willing to roll the dice that you’ll never drop your beloved iPhone, then it’s fine to not bother with a bulky case that’s going to bury Apple’s gorgeous design beneath a mountain of plastic. But here’s the thing: you still can’t go completely caseless because you will absolutely scratch up your phone. It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when.” If you hate cases, we’ve got just the thing. The TOZO Ultra-Thin Hard Cover for iPhone is available for all three current-gen iPhone models as well as older iPhones, and it’s only $8.99 on Amazon!

TOZO for iPhone XR Case 6.1 Inch (2018) Ultra-Thin Hard Cover Slim Fit [0.35mm] World’s Thinnes…: $8.99

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• Thin Like Naked- 0.35mm World’s Thinnest protect Hard case. Maximum keep your iPhone slim and provide scratch protection.
• Concise Designed- Semi Transparent, Simple, Elegant
• MATTE FACE – with matte optical texture, anti-glare(reduced reflection), educing fingerprints or grease buildup.
• CAMERA RAISED – Camera hole ring raised protective layer, provide cell phone camera detail protection.
• PERFECT FIT – Specially designed for iPhone (2018), has precise cutouts for speakers, charging ports and buttons.

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Going caseless is insane, but this $8.99 iPhone case is the next best thing originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 14:23:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There were a bunch of solid paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free in yesterday’s roundup. Did you miss it? That’s unfortunate, but there are actually still a few freebies left if you want to go back and grab them. We have seven fresh iOS apps on sale for free that you can check out in today’s roundup as well, and they’re all listed below.

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7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on August 14th originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 14:00:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have a Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Stick 4K, you obviously love it. These nifty little gadgets give you access to all the streaming entertainment you could ever need, and then some. But you’ll never enjoy these streaming media devices as much as you could when you have to deal with pixelation and even interruptions from time to time. That’s where the UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick comes in. Instead of connecting to Wi-Fi, this little adapter lets you connect directly you Ethernet for the fastest and most stable connection possible. Don’t have Ethernet ports in your home? No problem, just pick up this $38 powerline internet adapter kit on Amazon and instantly transform any regular old power outlet into a lightning-fast Ethernet port!

UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick (2nd GEN), All-New Fire TV (2017), Chromecast Ultra /…: $13.88

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

• Stable Network: Enables your Micro USB TV sticks, Chromecast Ultra / 3 / 2 / 1 / Audio, Google Home Mini, Raspbbery Pi Zero etc., to ethernet for faster and more stable internet access, put an end to weak WiFi signal 【NOTE: 1. Works for TV Sticks supporting ethernet through micro usb port showed in the 2nd photo 2.Do NOT support fire stick gen 1(FCCID: 2ABDU-0509), Roku Stick/Express, Fire HD 10 or any other tablet or cellphone; 3.Do not fit for VPN】
• Faster Internet Connection: RJ45 provide a speed of full 10/100 Mbps ethernet performance and the Micro USB 2.0 at 480Mbps for faster and more reliable Internet access
• Practical Ethernet Adapter: Best solution for congested wifi, poor wireless signal, no wireless router at home, old wireless router only supporting 802.11b, poor network performance of Chromecast and other tv sticks
• Plug & Play: Driver-free, don’t need to install any driver program for the ethernet adapter, simply plug and play; You just plug it in, then it works. No channel issues, no frequency issues, no interference issues, no security type issues
• 3.3ft USB Power Cable & Micro USB Cable: No worry about your ethernet adapter cable is not long enough and is hung in the air making your ethernet connecting be loose by gravity(NOTE: DO NOT include wall charger or Ethernet Cable)

UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick (2nd GEN), All-New Fire TV (2017), Chromecast Ultra /…: $13.88

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Hate it when your Fire TV Stick stream gets pixelated? This $14 device will ensure it never happens again originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 13:37:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facial recognition technology has come a long way in recent years, and today many smartphone users rely on face unlock features to keep their devices secure. Amazon’s facial scanning software, called Rekognition, won’t unlock your phone, but it is currently being used by some law enforcement agencies to identify criminals based on their mugshots.

Last year, the ACLU ran the Rekognition software on photos of members of Congress and found that the software flagged 28 of them as being known criminals. These false positives showed serious flaws in Amazon’s software and highlighted a racial bias in the program, disproportionately tagging people of color. Now, a year later, the ACLU ran its test again … and it looks like almost nothing has changed.

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Amazon’s facial recognition system flags dozens of California lawmakers as criminals originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 14 Aug 2019 at 13:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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