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The crazy new Asus laptop with an interactive touchscreen for a trackpad is finally available to order

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Everything else aside the Asus ZenBook 14 and Asus ZenBook 15 are fantastic new Windows 10 laptops that feature cutting edge specs like gorgeous displays that are practically frameless, the Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. On top of all that and more, however, you also get a fantastically innovative interactive touchscreen in place of the trackpad that changes based on the app you’re in and provides all sorts of innovative features. Think of it like the Touch Bar on Apple’s MacBook Pro, but it’s wonderfully useful instead of just about useless. These new Asus laptops are terrific, and they’re both finally available to order beginning today.

Asus ZenBook 14 Ultra-Slim Laptop

  • Innovative screen pad: 5.65-Inch interactive touchscreen trackpad that adapts to your needs for smarter control and multitasking
  • App switcher on screen pad: easily move docked Windows between your main display and screen pad Display
  • Handwriting on screen pad: take note or jot down your ideas by writing on the screen pad
  • Number key on screen pad: turn screen pad into a numeric keypad for easy numeric data entry
  • 14 inch wide-view full HD 4-way NanoEdge bezel Display

Asus ZenBook 14 Ultra-Slim Laptop 14″ Full HD NanoEdge Bezel, Intel Core i7-8565U, 16GB RAM, 51…: $1,199.99

Asus ZenBook 15 Ultra-Slim Laptop

  • Innovative screen pad: 5.65-Inch interactive touchscreen trackpad that adapts to your needs for smarter control and multitasking
  • App switcher on screen pad: easily move docked Windows between your main display and screen pad Display
  • 15.6 inch wide-view full HD 4-way NanoEdge bezel Display
  • Latest 8th generation Intel Core i7-8565u Quad Core Processor (6M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 Max-Q discrete graphics
  • Fast storage and memory featuring 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD with 16GB LPDDR3 RAM

Asus ZenBook 15 Ultra-Slim Laptop 15.6″ FHD NanoEdge Bezel, Intel Core i7-8565U, 16GB RAM, 1TB…: $1,399.99

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The crazy new Asus laptop with an interactive touchscreen for a trackpad is finally available to order originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 14:25:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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‘Game of Thrones’ actress rants that season 8 was basically garbage

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Natalia Tena binge-watched all of the divisive eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, and, like many of you, there was a lot she didn’t like. It even got to the point that, while she was watching, her boyfriend eventually had to leave because she went on an hour-long rant at him about how turned off she was by what she saw. After her boyfriend left, Natalia then called a friend. To rant at him.

She’s certainly not alone. As we’ve noted, the season 8 finale was the lowest-rated show ever (according to IMDb) to pick up an Emmy nomination for outstanding writing. Natalia’s criticism, however, is a bit different than your run-of-the-mill fan ranting — because she was actually an actress in the darn thing.

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‘Game of Thrones’ actress rants that season 8 was basically garbage originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 14:02:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The $80 Philips Hue LED light strip people love so much is on sale for $66

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Did you miss out on the big Philips Hue sale Amazon was running during Prime Day? That’s definitely a bummer, but there are some lingering deals that you should definitely check out. For example, the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light was one of the best-selling smart lights on Amazon’s whole site during Prime Day. If you didn’t get your hands on one then, it’s back on sale right now and it’s pretty close to its Prime Day price. This deal won’t last much longer though, so hurry!

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light (Requires Hue Hub…: $65.84

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

  • MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: Pair your Hue smart bulbs with any voice or Smart Home assistant. Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Microsoft Cortana, SmartThings, IFTTT. Hub required and included
  • HASSLE-FREE CONNECTIVITY: Smart Lights that won’t clog up your Wi-Fi network. Control up to 50 Hue lights on one Hue Hub without adding a Wi-Fi extender or extra router
  • HOW TO USE: Install the flexible 80-inch LightStrip under bars, bed frames, or cabinets, with included adhesive tape. Trim it to the perfect size with the included cut marks. Extend your Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus up to 33 feet by adding the 40 inch Hue Lightstrip Extension to cover larger surfaces and enable wider applications”
  • ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE: Sync your Hue lights with Gaming, Music and Movies using your PC via the Hue Sync app
  • NEXT-LEVEL AUTOMATION: Hue is a Smart Lighting system that remembers your light routines and timers, even when your Wi-Fi goes down
  • CONTROL LIGHTING FROM ANYWHERE: Take your Smart Light control using your mobile device with you when you travel. Control lights, edit routines and set timers even when you’re away from home
  • INDUSTRY STANDARD: Philips Hue is the only smart lighting product with Energy Star certification and its smart light bulbs last up to 22 years
  • LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES: Philips Hue works with the most Voice Assistant and Premium smart home brands. Connect your Hue lights with Nest, Logitech, Razer Gaming, and Xfinity (download for free on Meethue.com)

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light (Requires Hue Hub…: $65.84

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The $80 Philips Hue LED light strip people love so much is on sale for $66 originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 13:39:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on August 12th

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There’s no better way to start a new week than by loading up your iPhone or iPad with paid iOS apps on sale for free. We’ve got seven fresh freebies for you to check out on Monday, and they’re all premium apps that have been made available for free for a limited time. There’s no telling when these deals will be done, so definitely grab them while you still can.

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7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on August 12th originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 13:16:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon is blowing out stunning LG monitors starting at $116, today only

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Well what do we have here, bargain hunters? If you’ve been waiting for a great sale to upgrade a PC monitor in your home or office, the sale you’ve been dreaming of just hit Amazon. On Monday, for one day only, Amazon is blowing out LG monitors for up to 38% off retail prices. You can a 24-inch Full HD monitor for just $115.99, a huge 34-inch ultra-wide monitor for $249.99 instead of $400, or a stunning 32-inch 4K display for $319 instead of $500. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, and you can shop the entire sale right here on Amazon’s site. You’ll also find all the deals listed below, but hurry because this one-day sale ends at midnight and there’s a good change several of these monitors will sell out before then.

LG 24MP59G-P 24-Inch Gaming Monitor with FreeSync (2017): $115.99

LG 24MK600M-B 24 Inch Full HD Monitor with Radeon FreeSync, Black: $115.99

LG 25UM58-P 25-Inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor with Screen Split: $133.99

LG 24MP88HV-S 24-Inch IPS Monitor with Infinity Display 2.5mm Bezel: $149.99

LG 32QK500-W 32-Inch QHD (2560 X 1440) IPS Monitor with Radeon Freesync Technology and On-Scree…: $222.99

LG 34WK650-W 34″ UltraWide 21:9 IPS Monitor with HDR10 and FreeSync (2018): $149.99

LG 34UM69G-B 34-Inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor with 1ms Motion Blur Reduction and FreeSync: $251.99

LG 32UD60-B 4K UHD Monitor with AMD FreeSync: $319.00

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Marvel just revealed how Iron Man’s tragic fate was decided in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

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Yes, Tony Stark aka Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame, marking one of the most heartbreaking moments of the entire film. This shouldn’t be a spoiler anymore given the massive audience the film had in the more than three months since it hit theaters. Now that Endgame is available in digital format, we’ve learned even more secrets about the film from commentary features that accompany the Blu-ray version, as well as other interviews with Marvel execs. And now we know exactly how and when Iron Man’s tragic fate was decided.

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Marvel just revealed how Iron Man’s tragic fate was decided in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 12:30:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Save $15 on the smart padlock you can unlock with a fingerprint or even Siri

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You’ve probably never heard of the Koogeek Bluetooth Lock before, but you won’t soon forget it when you see all of the awesome features it touts. Forget keys and combinations because this nifty padlock opens with the touch of a finger… literally. That’s right, it has a built-in fingerprint reader so you can unlock it with a single touch. But perhaps that’s not good enough. Perhaps you don’t want to touch it at all. No problem, because you can also unlock it with an app on your smartphone or even with your voice thanks to Siri support! It lasts for a full year on a single charge and it retails for $55, but right now it’s down to $49 on Amazon. Did we say $49? Use the coupon code 5M4ZDYPA at checkout and you’ll get it for an all-time low price of just $39.19!

Fingerprint Lock, Koogeek Bluetooth Lock, Keyless Biometric Padlock Works with Apple HomeKit, U…: $39.19 (use code 5M4ZDYPA)

Here’s more from the Amazon page:

  • 【Never Get Locked out】Your fingerprint is your key to get into your house with possessing Koogeek fingerprint lock. Never need to carry the heavy keys or remember the complicated password, and don’t have to worried about get locked out because the keys were stolen or forget the password. Unlock the door just in 0.8s, spend less time to find the key.
  • 【Hey Siri】 The only Bluetooth fingerprint padlock that works with Home software of your Apple device. Lock and unlock your door via voice command to ask Siri, or download the Koogeek Home APP in iPhone | iPad | iPod touch | Apple Watch which have Bluetooth, as long as you are within Bluetooth range of your fingerprint lock.
  • 【Wide Range of Uses】Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, gym lockers for suitcases, golf bags, handbags, school lockers, furniture, wardrobes, bicycles, fences, toolboxes and other items you want to protect.
  • 【Farewell to replace the battery frequently】280mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery can operate for up to 1 year or support up to 30,000 lock/unlock operations. The battery level and charge status can be viewed through the Koogeek Home app. The fingerprint lock can be charged via the Micro-USB interface.
  • 【Solid Quality & Worry-free Warranty】Koogeek fingerprint lock can protect your privacy and valuables against thieves with zinc alloy material. We offer a 1-year warranty and lifetime technical support, please feel free to contact us via support@koogeek.com

Fingerprint Lock, Koogeek Bluetooth Lock, Keyless Biometric Padlock Works with Apple HomeKit, U…: $39.19 (use code 5M4ZDYPA)

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Save $15 on the smart padlock you can unlock with a fingerprint or even Siri originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 12:07:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Milky Way’s supermassive black hole just produced a brilliant, mysterious flash

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Like many galaxies, our own Milky Way is believed to revolve around a supermassive black hole. The location of the black hole, a feature known to astronomers as Sagittarius A* (pronounced “Sagittarius A star”) isn’t easily visible from Earth, but scientists can still catch a glimpse of it using infrared cameras during certain times of the year.

The black hole often flickers, but outbursts are incredibly rare. It’s pretty calm for a supermassive black hole, all things considered, but scientists from the Keck Observatory have captured images of our galaxy’s black hole getting a lot more feisty than usual. A bright flash indicating a burst of activity was observed as scientists trained the lens on the black hole before it dimmed over the course of a couple of hours.

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Surprise: Sony’s class-leading noise canceling headphones are back to their Prime Day price

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At $350, the Sony WH1000XM3 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best-selling premium ANC headphones on the planet. Bose’s headphones are great and there are plenty of other terrific options out there, but nothing quite compares to the noise cancellation technology Sony uses on its flagship headphones. Since they’re already best-sellers at $350, you can imagine how popular they were on Prime Day when they dropped to $298 on Amazon. Did you miss that killer deal? Don’t worry if you did, because it’s back!

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headphones with Mic…: $298.00

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

  • DIGITAL NOISE CANCELLING: Industry leading ANC lends a personalized, virtually soundproof experience
  • VOICE ASSISTANT: Alexa enabled for voice access to music, information and more. Activate with a simple touch
  • QUICK ATTENTION MODE: Cover the right ear cup to turn down your music for instant, easy conversation
  • SMART LISTENING: Adjusts the ambient sound to your activity to give you the best noise cancellation
  • TOUCH CONTROLS: Control music tracks and volume, activate your voice assistant and take phone calls
  • FAST CHARGE: Get up to 30 hrs of battery life on a single charge / 5 hrs of playback on a 10 min charge
  • PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY: Enjoy amazingly clear HiRes audio at work, at home or on an airplane
  • COMFORTABLE TO WEAR: Ergonomically redesigned foldable earphones for easy travel / listening comfort
  • IN THE BOX: Hands free headphone, carry case, charging cable and audio cable for a wired connection

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headphones with Mic…: $298.00

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Surprise: Sony’s class-leading noise canceling headphones are back to their Prime Day price originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 11:21:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Galaxy Note 10 has a huge advantage over other Android flagships, and you might not even realize it

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 last week, and the phone is exactly what we thought it would be. We’re looking at a brand new design for the Note series, and it’s certainly the best one to date. We’ve got upgraded internal components inside the phone as well, and most specs are on par with what’s available from the competition. However, the Note 10 does have a considerable advantage over other Android flagships, and it’s one that might not be immediately clear.

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Galaxy Note 10 has a huge advantage over other Android flagships, and you might not even realize it originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 12 Aug 2019 at 10:58:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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