Hubble captures interstellar ‘fireworks’ just in time for July 4th
With Independence Day rapidly approaching, people across the United States are stocking up on low-grade explosives, just as they do every year. But while your neighborhood will likely be filled with tiny tubes spewing sparks and firecrackers that ensure nobody gets a good night’s sleep, NASA’s Hubble is enjoying the sight of a very different kind of firework show.
In a new blog post, NASA shows off some absolutely incredible images of a distant star in the midst of a violent temper tantrum. Eta Carinae, the star at the heart of the fiery inferno you see above, sits around 7,500 light-years away, but its dramatic outbursts are easily seen by Hubble.
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Hubble captures interstellar ‘fireworks’ just in time for July 4th originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 22:05:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Xiaomi has returned to its playbook of copying Apple, this time with ‘Mimoji’
Chinese consumer electronics brand and smartphone giant Xiaomi has been mocked in the past for relentlessly copying Apple, with the similarities so pervasive that founder Lei Jun has even taken to dressing like Steve Jobs and been regarded as China’s version of the iPhone maker’s legendary co-founder.
Imitation is supposed to be the highest form of flattery, to quote a phrase. And, unfortunately, it seems like Xiaomi is flattering Apple again, this time with the launch of Mimoji avatars that closely resemble Apple’s Memoji, which are essentially customized user Animoji that users can personalize.
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Xiaomi has returned to its playbook of copying Apple, this time with ‘Mimoji’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 21:03:04 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Brilliant ‘Stranger Things’ theory explains Microsoft’s puzzling Windows 1.0 teaser
If you thought Microsoft announcing that the biggest thing about its Windows 10 fall feature release is the speed of the actual update was the strangest thing from the company this week, then you missed a tweet teasing the imminent arrival of the “all-new Windows 1.0, with MS-Dos Executive, Clock, and more.”
Yeah, we have no idea what’s going on with the tweet, but there’s a brilliant theory that connects it with one of the best things happening this week: Stranger Things season 3.
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Brilliant ‘Stranger Things’ theory explains Microsoft’s puzzling Windows 1.0 teaser originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Successful Orion abort test is good news for NASA astronauts
NASA is slowly but surely inching its way towards its ultimate goal of being able to launch astronauts from U.S. soil. The agency has contracts with a number of companies — SpaceX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and several others — to produce the hardware that will make it possible, but continuous setbacks have pushed back the timeline and cost the government huge sums of money.
But it’s not all bad news for the U.S. space program, and a successful test earlier today of the launch abort system for the Orion spacecraft puts NASA one step closer to the finish line.
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Successful Orion abort test is good news for NASA astronauts originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 19:06:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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No, Tim Cook never told Apple TV+ showrunners to stop being ‘so mean’
For the second time in as many days, Apple is pushing back on high-profile press reports that the company says mischaracterizes actions supposedly taken by its chief executive.
This time, the pushback has to do with a widely circulated report from back in March that came courtesy of The New York Post. The gist was that Apple executives were being pretty heavy-handed when it came to the content of shows for Apple’s Netflix rival, Apple TV+. The report noted that the executives wanted to scrub things like excess violence and swearing from the shows, with Cook himself reportedly adding as a script note: “Don’t be so mean.”
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No, Tim Cook never told Apple TV+ showrunners to stop being ‘so mean’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 18:04:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Add all those missing ports back to your Apple laptop for $29
It’s wonderful that Apple’s latest laptops are so thin and lightweight. Seriously, I marvel at my MacBook Air every single time I look at it. At the same time, I really do think that I would be happier with a laptop that was slightly thicker if it meant getting back all the ports that Apple used to include on its laptops. That’s not happening anytime soon though, which is why you need to get yourself a Mokin USB C HDMI Adapter Hub. For under $30, you add a 4K UHD HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, and a microSD card reader… all with one compact little adapter!
USB C HDMI Adapter for MacBook Pro 2016/2017, 5 in 1 USB-C to HDMI Output, Sd+Microsd Card Read…: $28.98
Here’s more info from the product page:
- Usb-c hub (5-in-1): extend one 4K UHD HDMI port, two Supper speed USB 3.0 Ports, one SD Memory Card slot and one TF memory card slot from one USB-C/Thunderbolt 3/ Type C port
- 4K video USB-C to HDMI Adapter: mirror or extend your screen with USB C hub HDMI port and directly stream 4K UHD @ 30Hz or full HD 1080P video to HDTV, monitor or projector
- Super speed USB 3.0 ports(at full-speed): allow you to connect keyboard, Mouse, hard drive, etc to MacBook Pro, up to 5Gbps data transmission speed, down compatible with USB A 2.0 and below. Because HDD/SDD needs more power, so this adapter only allow connect 1 HDD/SSD and this adapter won’t support Apple USB Super drive.
- Convenient USB-C to card reader for USB-C/Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 devices to access files from SD/TF card reader, perfect for photographer or designer, etc
- Aluminiun case design(space Gray), perfect for new laptops with USB-C port, such as 2017 MacBook Pro, 2015/2016 retain 12 inch MacBook, Dell XPS 13, HP spetre x2, etc.
USB C HDMI Adapter for MacBook Pro 2016/2017, 5 in 1 USB-C to HDMI Output, Sd+Microsd Card Read…: $28.98
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Add all those missing ports back to your Apple laptop for $29 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 17:33:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Best Refillable Water Bottle
It’s nearly impossible to make sure you’re drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day. But that task is made a lot simpler, thanks to these refillable water bottles. Saving the environment by cutting down on the use of one-time use plastic water bottles with a refillable water only makes sense nowadays. You can bring these water bottles anywhere, too. Whether you’re working out, hiking, or just sitting at your desk at work. Pick up any of these water bottles, fill them up with whatever liquid you want and stay hydrated.
Best Refillable Water Bottle That Makes Sure You Drink Enough Water Each Day
No more tracking your water intake on a sticky note or writing a tally on your hand. The Cactaki Water Bottle with Time Marker has distinct drawings on the bottle that tells you when you should be taking sips of water, when you should be refilling it, and where you should be, intake-wise, at what part of the day. It holds 32 ounces of liquid and is made from Tritan co-polyester plastic that is 100% BPA and toxin free. Purchasing the bottle comes with 10 water-infusing recipes so you can add versatility to your daily routine. It has a one-click push button that opens the mouth easily and the travel strap makes it simple to transport.
Green Sequoia Cactaki Infuser Water Bottle BPA Free, 1 Liter 32 Oz, Non-Toxic, Clear Leak Proof…: $19.99
Best Refillable Sports Water Bottle
The Embrava Best Sports Water Bottle is designed to be used during activities. It has an ergonomic build with a leak-proof lid that won’t collect dust. It has a special frosted casing that changes and reacts differently to climates and weather. Made with shatterproof Tritan co-polyester plastic, the lid will open at the push of a button and the mouth is narrow, providing you faster water flow. Perfect for any outdoor adventure, it’s easily packed and can be held with one hand.
Embrava Best Sports Water Bottle – 32oz Large – Fast Flow, Flip Top Leak Proof Lid w/One Click…: $21.95
Best Stainless Steel Water Bottle
The Hydro Flask Water Bottle is vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel and toxic-free, safe materials. It can accommodate ice cubes and will keep your drink ice cold or piping hot, depending on what you need. Hot drinks will stay hot for up to six hours and cold drinks last up to 24 hours. It will fit in almost any car’s cup holder or backpack’s drink pocket. It has a leakproof flex cap for either standard or sport purposes. It comes in multiple colors and sizes, so you can get many different ones for your whole family.
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Best Refillable Water Bottle originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 17:16:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Strong Model 3 demand helped Tesla set a new all-time record for quarterly deliveries
When it comes to analyzing the vibrancy of Tesla’s business, there is certainly no shortage of distractions. Whether it’s Elon Musk stirring up controversy online or Tesla vehicles being vandalized for seemingly no reason at all, it’s easy to overlook how impressively the company has managed to boost production and deliveries on a year-over-year basis. Sure, individual quarters can be disappointing, but the company overall has slowly but surely gotten better at meeting impressive demand.
To this point, shares of Tesla are up nearly 8% in after-hours trading after the electric carmaker this afternoon revealed that vehicle deliveries for the second quarter reached 95,200 units, setting a new quarterly record in the process. The previous record for quarterly deliveries was set during the fourth quarter of 2018 and checked in at 90,700 units.
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Strong Model 3 demand helped Tesla set a new all-time record for quarterly deliveries originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 17:08:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NASA will use an infrared camera to map the Moon in incredible detail
As Earth’s only natural satellite — and the only other world that mankind has ever explored in person — the Moon is one of the most well-understood bodies in our solar system. That being said, there’s still plenty about the Moon that scientists don’t fully understand, and learning more about our closest neighbor could teach us a lot about the origins of Earth as well as other planets.
To that end, NASA just gave a big thumbs up to a new project that will use infrared cameras to map the lunar surface in striking detail. The tool, called the Lunar Compact Infrared Imaging System (L-CIRiS), is part of the larger effort to learn as much about the Moon as possible ahead of the eventual return of crewed missions to the lunar surface.
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This $56 home camera uses face recognition to know who should and shouldn’t be in your home
It might seem like there are so many home security cameras out there these days that they’re all the same, but we can assure you that’s not true at all. Case in point: the Tend Insights Lynx 2 Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera. This awesome home security camera costs about a quarter of what you’d pay for a plain old Nest Cam Indoor, but it has awesome features like upgraded wireless and facial recognition that let you customize check-ins and alerts. It’s awesome!
Tend Insights Lynx Indoor 2 – Indoor WiFi Security Camera with Easy Bluetooth Setup, Two Way Au…: $56.34
Here are the important details from the product page:
- Easy setup – quick and easy Bluetooth setup within minutes to begin secure monitoring
- Facial recognition – intelligent facial recognition software lets you choose who your camera recognizes, get a check-in notification with familiar faces
- Tend’s facial recognition technology is not available in all states. Prior to purchase, please review the complete list of states where the feature is not currently available in the FAQ section on Tend’s website
- Network Connectivity – stronger network Connectivity to ensure Ease of use for all family members
- Free cloud storage – backup and review videos with our cloud storage, included with your purchase. It’s free, so you can always see what’s happened for the previous 7 days
- Motion detection & instant alerts – get immediate notifications on your mobile device for events triggered by motion detection
Tend Insights Lynx Indoor 2 – Indoor WiFi Security Camera with Easy Bluetooth Setup, Two Way Au…: $56.34
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This $56 home camera uses face recognition to know who should and shouldn’t be in your home originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 16:37:38 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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