The saga surrounding Apple’s efforts to secure 5G chips for its 2020 iPhone lineup is nothing short of gripping, as illustrated by a new in-depth report published by The Information.

As you likely heard, Apple and Qualcomm this past April settled their longstanding patent dispute after more than two years of litigation. As part of the settlement, both companies agreed to a six-year license agreement that, among other things, will see Qualcomm provide chipsets for the iPhone for at least six years. Interestingly, Apple was compelled to settle with Qualcomm due to a series of issues surrounding Intel’s ongoing efforts to produce a 5G chip for forthcoming iPhone models.

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Apple-designed 5G modems won’t appear in new iPhones until 2025 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 18:04:55 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Switch is primed for a big holiday season with Animal Crossing, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake, but yet another major release is right around the corner. Nintendo announced Super Mario Maker 2 during a February Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing that the Switch will be getting a true sequel to the Wii U classic, rather than a remake or a remaster, as many had assumed.

Nintendo showcased several of the new features and items that will appear in the sequel during the presentation, but on Wednesday, the company will devote an entire Direct to the new game. If you want to see everything Super Mario Maker 2 has to offer, just tune in to the stream embedded above at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET.

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How to watch Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario Maker 2′ Direct live stream originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 17:36:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In March, a Boeing 737 Max 8 airliner operated by Ethiopia Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 157 people onboard. It was the second deadly crash of a 737 Max in just six months time, and it led to the grounding of every 737 Max plane around the world.

Now, as the investigation into the cause of the crashes is still ongoing, a recording obtained by CBS News indicates that pilots didn’t feel comfortable flying the planes even before the March crash. In the recordings, pilots from American Airlines can be heard grilling a Boeing official over the safety of the planes and the fact that they weren’t made aware of the stall-prevention feature that has now been linked to both deadly crashes.

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Pilots confronted Boeing about 737 Max issues before deadly crash in March originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 17:13:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung is still committed to an imminent relaunch of its super-expensive foldable handset. The one that was supposed to have been on the market by now but was yanked at the eleventh hour after high-profile reviewers and tech outlets found a slew of problems with the Galaxy Fold — which, it turns out, was unacceptably fragile for a device with a nearly $2,000 price tag.

We know Samsung is still committed to the device because the company keeps telling us so. And we also know the company is still committed because it’s racing to fix the sloppy work that dogged the first version of the Galaxy Fold to ensure that it’s finally ready for prime time.

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Instead of spending $350 on new Bose wireless noise cancelling headphones, you can spend $55 and convert your old wired Bose headphones into wireless ones. Just pick up a Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones or a Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones on Amazon, depending on which model headphones you have. It plugs right into the headphone cord jack on your headphones and it blends in perfectly, so it looks like it’s just part of your headphones. Definitely check it out.

Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• UNWIRE AND UPGRADE your Bose QC 25 or QC 15 headphones to wireless functionality using this Bluetooth adapter
• Apple + Android Compatible: easily access the controls (volume, song skip etc.) and still enjoy the serenity of the headsets noise cancellation feature
• PLAY ON, the internal battery provides up to 15 hours of uninterrupted playback and talk time
• Built-in mic and controls makes switching from phone calls to music a breeze (apple / android compatible)
• What you get: The wireless adapter, Charging cable, User guide and our 18 Month Guarantee supported by our friendly customer care team.

Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

Bolle&Raven Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

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Save $300 by turning your wired Bose noise canceling headphones into wireless headphones originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 16:27:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A slump in productivity is coming.

Okay, that doesn’t have the same ring to it as “Winter is coming,” but for Game of Thrones fans, at least, the statement is no less true. Several million Americans, it seems, are planning to either be late, skip work completely or be less productive on Monday as a result of staying up to watch the last-ever episode on Sunday as the eighth and final season of the smash hit HBO fantasy drama draws to a close.

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Joule makes some great-looking sous vide cookers, there’s no doubt about it. If we’re being honest though, it doesn’t really matter what it looks like. You can save so much money by getting something that isn’t quite as fancy, and you’ll get the same delicious flavor when you use it to cook. So instead of blowing $200 on a Joule, check out the Anova Culinary Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker on Amazon.

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano | Bluetooth | 750W | Anova App Included: $78.85

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

• NEW NANO PRECISION COOKER – Launched June 2018 with updated technology based on 10+ years of building the most popular sous vide devices on the market. The Nano is a smaller, quieter, connected lab-grade sous vide precision cooker. Perfect if you’re new to sous vide or looking for an additional cooker to add to your arsenal. Temperature range: 32 degree Fahrenheit – 197 degree Fahrenheit
• COOK LIKE A PRO – The Anova Precision Cooker Nano allows anyone to cook a restaurant-quality meal at home. Our sous vide Circulator is the perfect kitchen appliance for hands-off cooking of vegetables, meat and much more with consistent control and precision. We’re so confident in our product Anova backs it with a 2-year warranty
• PERFECT RESULTS, EVERY TIME – Precision Cooking enables you to produce results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method. No dry edges and no rare centers. Juices and flavors don’t escape. Food comes out perfectly moist and tender. Continuous temperature control provides reliable and consistent results every time. Perfect for vegetables, meat, fruit, cheese and much more
• SMART DEVICE CONTROL & COOKING NOTIFICATIONS – The Anova Precision Cooker Nano can be remotely controlled with your phone, allowing you to escape from the kitchen while you cook. Simply download the Anova app to easily monitor, adjust or control the device from your iPhone or Android smart devices. The Precision Cooker also provides you cooking notifications while you’re out of the kitchen so you’ll know when your food is ready. The Precision Cooker’s Bluetooth connection allows you to control the device up to 30 feet away
• EASY TO USE – Simply attach the Anova Precision Cooker Nano to any pot, add water, drop in desired food in a sealed bag or glass jar. Start cooking with the touch of a button on the device. The sous vide cooker’s timer and precise temperature control allow you to step away and relax while your food cooks perfectly. No additional equipment needed
• GET CREATIVE WITH 1,000+ RECIPES – Get great ideas from the Anova sous vide guides and recipes created for home cooks of every skill level by award-winning chefs, with simple directions to walk through each recipe with ease. All available free of charge. Great for beginner and veteran chefs!
• COMPACT SIZE – Big on technology, small on size. The 12.8″ Anova Precision Cooker Nano stows away in any kitchen drawer next to the whisk and ladle, so your counters stay uncluttered and your favorite new cooking tool stays within reach

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano | Bluetooth | 750W | Anova App Included: $78.85

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Anova’s smartphone-connected sous vide is down to $79, which is half as much as a Joule originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 15:41:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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