Ransomware and cyberattacks continue to multiply and hit local governments in a scary, escalating pattern such that, now for the second time since 2018, a governor has formally declared a state of emergency because of it.

Back in February 2018, it was Colorado’s governor after the Colorado Department of Transportation had to shut down operations because of a SamSam ransomware attack. This time, Louisiana’s Gov. Jon Bel Edwards has made the declaration after multiple school districts in the state have been hit by a wave of cyberattacks.

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Cyberattacks force Louisiana to declare state of emergency originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 20:08:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The idea of a smartwatch is to move notifications and other glanceable information off your phone so you don’t have to keep taking it out of your pocket. Not everyone wants a smartwatch though, so there’s another option that you should definitely check out. It’s called the LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock, and it’s an awesome little gadget that looks like pixel art. It shows the time, the weather, notifications from your phone, and so much more. Definitely check it out!

LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home: $199.00

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Always get precise time and show your difference with thousands of clock faces. NOTE: Kindly refer the user manual before usage of the product.
• Track weather, emails, events, tweets, followers, news, deadlines and other metrics in real-time
• Get notifications from Netatmo, Alexa. Toggle Philips Hue, WeMo with the click. Works with IFTTT
• Wake up to your favourite Internet radio stations, stream smartphone music to stereo speakers
• Standalone Wi-Fi device, iPhone or android smartphone is needed for configuration only. LaMetric supports 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz networks

LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home: $199.00

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LaMetric’s TIME propels the desk clock into the future originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 19:07:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It wasn’t necessarily a shocking revelation yesterday when Apple announced that it acquired the majority of Intel’s modem business for $1 billion. After all, there were no shortage of rumors indicating that Apple has long been interested in developing its own modem technology as part of a broader effort to lessen its reliance on Qualcomm. Indeed, Apple’s eagerness to own as much of the underlying technology in its products is simply part of the company’s DNA.

As a prime example, Steve Jobs all the way back in 2004 said: I’ve always wanted to own and control the primary technology in everything we do.”

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Apple may introduce a custom 5G modem for the iPhone sooner than expected originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 18:06:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you find yourself wishing you could see farther and more clearly when you drive around at night? And do you wish your headlights looked more like all those luxury cars out there instead of that ugly yellow shade? Well we’ve got news for you: it’s time to kill two birds with one stone! The Cougar Motor LED Headlight Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit comes in a bunch of different sizes to fit any car, and it can be installed by anyone, even a total novice, in about 20 minutes. Definitely check it out.

CougarMotor LED Headlight Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit – 9006-7,200Lm 6000K Cool White CREE…: $35.99

Here’s more from the product page:

• HIGH POWER: Top CREE LED chips with 60W per pair. Cool White 6000K. High luminous efficacy Flux Up to 7200LM per pair. 200% brighter than your stock Halogen headlights.The latest technology to ensure a perfect beam pattern without any dark spots or foggy light.
• HEAT KILLS: Whole aluminum housing 10,000 RPM Powerful TurboCool fan to ensures your LED Headlight bulbs Over 50,000 hrs of brilliant continuous light.
• EASY INSTALLATION: Can be installed in 20 mins. plug and play. These bulbs are CanBUS-Ready and will work with most vehicle’s computer system without error. If you are not sure whether the right, please contact us before purchase.
• LONGER LIFE: Last more than 50,000 Hours. Works underwater! Rainproof driver, housing, and fan works even in extreme situations.
• WARRANTY: Buy with confidence.We offer 3 year warranty and lifetime support.

CougarMotor LED Headlight Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit – 9006-7,200Lm 6000K Cool White CREE…: $35.99

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Add bright, brilliant headlights to any car with this $36 LED conversion kit originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 17:05:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks to powerful telescopes that can detect large objects at extreme distances, we earthlings have a pretty good idea of the space rocks that pose threats to Earth. However, every once in a while nature reminds us that it still has some potentially apocalyptic surprises in store, and that’s exactly what happened yesterday when an asteroid as large as 427 feet across appeared seemingly out of nowhere, speeding past Earth at an alarmingly close distance.

The rock, now named 2019 OK, came within a scant 43,500 miles of Earth, which is far closer than the Moon is to Earth, and astronomers didn’t even know it was there until it was already upon us. The Sun, it turns out, is to blame for our lack of awareness.

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A surprisingly large asteroid just sneaked up on Earth, and the Sun is to blame originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 16:36:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you’re looking for good USB-C cables that you can use for data transfer or you want cables with power delivery so you can use the to charge your smartphone, there’s really only one cable you should consider right now. It’s the AUKEY Braided Nylon USB C to USB A Fast Charging Cable on Amazon, and you can snag a 2-pack right now for just $4.99 if you use the coupon code 34ENRGJ9 at checkout. That’s only $2.50 each!

USB Type C Cable AUKEY [ 6ft 2-Pack ] USB C Cable Braided Nylon USB C to USB A Fast Charging Co…: $4.99 ($2.50 each) (use code 34ENRGJ9)

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Charging & Data Transfer: Safe charging at up to 3A is ensured by high-standard components, including a 56k ohm resistor. USB 2. 0 supports data transfer at up to 480Mbps
• Extensive Compatibility: When used with a charger or power bank that supports Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging or Qualcomm Quick Charge, these cables will Fast Charge your Samsung Galaxy S8/S9/S10 Plus/Note 8 Note 9 or will Quick Charge your LG G5/G6/V20/V30, HTC 10, or other compatible model
• Durable & Flexible Design: Durable, flexible braided nylon A to C cables with slim, reversible USB-C connectors and 5000+ bend lifespan for easy connection
• Extended Length: 6. 6ft makes inconvenient office outlets reachable and makes it easier to use and charge your phone while relaxing in bed. Keep a cable in your home and office as a back-up
• Package Contents: AUKEY CB-CMD29 Two 6. 6ft USB 2. 0 A to C Cables, User Manual, 45-Day Money Back and 24-Month Product Replacement Card

USB Type C Cable AUKEY [ 6ft 2-Pack ] USB C Cable Braided Nylon USB C to USB A Fast Charging Co…: $4.99 ($2.50 each) (use code 34ENRGJ9)

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Braided nylon USB-C cables are only $2.50 a piece in this Amazon sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 16:07:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We sifted through more than 200 paid iPhone and iPad apps that went on sale on Friday to find the best of the bunch that have been made free for a limited time. You’ll find eight different iOS apps below, and you can score a few more if you head back to yesterday’s roundup, because a few of those apps are still available for free as well.

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8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on July 26th originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 15:38:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philips Hue’s LED smart lights are great. Everyone loves Philips Hue. If you’re toying with the idea of getting some new smart light bulbs though, you might want to consider MagicLight WiFi Smart Light Bulbs instead of comparable Philips Hue bulbs. It’s not that they’re better, per se, it’s that they’re pretty much the same… and yet the cost a fraction of the price. A Philips Hue A19 color bulbs will set you back $50, while the same size color bulb from MagicLight is on sale for just $12.95 right now!

MagicLight WiFi Smart Light Bulb, 2nd Generation Dimmable Multicolor A19 E26 Household LED Bulb…: $12.95

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Compatible with Alexa & Google Assistant: Voice Control your MagicLight WiFi light bulb with your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot and Google Home Assistant
• Works with IFTTT: DIY Your WiFi Light Bulb Depending on Various Events by Connecting it to IFTTT
• Works with iOS/Android: Personalize Your WiFI Smart Lights to Match Your Mood, Control Your Smart WiFi Lights Bulb Remotely When You are not at Home
• Various Scene Modes: Color Palette, Group Control, Sunlight, Music Mode, Timer, Sunrise, Sunset, Dimmable, MIC Function, DIY Mode, Scene Mode, Energy Saving……
• Application: This is a WiFi enabled light bulb, no hub required. Multiple lighting patterns, suitable for a showcase, residential, office, hotel, shop, exhibition room, landscaping, indoor, home etc.

MagicLight WiFi Smart Light Bulb, 2nd Generation Dimmable Multicolor A19 E26 Household LED Bulb…: $12.95

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Hurry and you can still get $13 multicolor LED smart bulbs as good as $50 Philips Hues originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 15:09:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Galaxy Note 9 was easily one of the hottest Android phones that was released last year. It had a massive AMOLED display that was stunning, plenty of power and speed, a fantastic camera, solid battery life, and all the features you might want in a flagship phone. Despite all that, it wasn’t a big seller at all for Samsung and its mobile business continued to suffer through the end of 2018. The problem was that the Note 9 and Galaxy S9 were bad phones. In fact, they were great. The problem was that they were so boring. Like the Galaxy S9 and its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 9 looked almost exactly like the Galaxy Note 8 that had been released the prior year. It was a little faster and had minor improvements here and there, but there were no big design changes or cutting-edge marquee features to get excited about. In a high-end smartphone market that has never been more crowded, a boring update like the Galaxy Note 9 simply isn’t going to cut it.

Fast forward to 2019 and it appears as though Samsung has learned its lesson. The next-generation Galaxy Note 10 hasn’t yet been announced, but the design and features have leaked enough times at this point that we know almost exactly to expect on August 7th when Samsung finally makes the new model official. We only have a dozen more days to wait until Samsung’s big Unpacked event in New York City, but now we have a terrific new video that shows off Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 design to tide us over until next month when we can finally get our hands on the hot new phablet.

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Samsung’s overhauled Galaxy Note 10 design looks incredible in this new video originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 14:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Traveling is stressful enough these days without having to worry about remembering the keys to your luggage lock or remembering a code and having to sit there spinning those annoying little wheels until you get it right. Well guess what: there’s a better way. The BIO-Key TouchLock TSA Approved Smart Luggage Lock has a built-in fingerprint sensor so you can open it without the need for any keys or codes. It’s also TSA approved, and it’s discounted right now on Amazon.

BIO-key TouchLock TSA Approved Smart Luggage Lock, Black: $34.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Shackle Size: Shackle Thickness – 4mm, Shackle Width Clearance – 19.5mm, Shackle Height Clearance – 20.8mm
• Secure your luggage, laptop bag, garment bag, container, or purse as you travel
• Easy to enroll and operate – opens with a touch of your finger
• Discourage others from trying to open your luggage and access your belongings
• Protect your most valuable assets when you travel such as camera’s computers, tablets, jewelry, smartphones and money

BIO-key TouchLock TSA Approved Smart Luggage Lock, Black: $34.99

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Forget the combos and ditch your keys: Your fingerprint opens this TSA approved luggage lock originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 26 Jul 2019 at 14:11:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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