Game of Thrones season 8 turned out to be so much worse than we any of us have anticipated, and the thing that ruins it all is the writing. It’s as if the showrunners, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, decided to completely ignore logic, common sense, and character arcs just to put the show behind them as quickly as possible. It also doesn’t help at all that season 8 is the shortest in the entire show, which means we have to rush through meaningful scenes to get to the finish line. With all that in mind, it’s not surprising to see disappointed fans banding together on Reddit looking to get back at D&D, and the results are hilarious. Just search Google for “bad writers,” and see what comes up.

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Disappointed fans Google-bombed ‘Game of Thrones’ showrunners – and it’s hilarious originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 11:36:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can scour the entire internet from end to end and you’ll never find a tablet deal as good as the one currently running on Amazon. That’s right, bargain hunters: Black Friday pricing is back for the 6th-Generation Apple iPad Tablet! You can pick up a 32GB iPad right now for just $249, which is a massive 24% cut from the $329 you would pay at an Apple store or pretty much anywhere else. Or if you need more storage, you can save $100 on a 128GB iPad and get it for $329 instead of $429!

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $249.00

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $329.00

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• 9.7-inch Retina display
• A10 Fusion chip
• Touch ID fingerprint sensor
• 8MP back camera and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera
• Two speaker audio
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Up to 10 hours of battery life
• Lightning connector for charging and accessories
• iOS 12 with Group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, Screen Time, and more

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A brand new iPad for $249 is by far the best deal in tablets originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 11:15:56 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that just about all modern flagship smartphones are starting to look very, very similar. An edge-to-edge display up front, a few camera lenses on the back and — bam! — you’ve reached the pinnacle of smartphone design. That is, unless you’ve been keeping an eye on some of the smaller niches in the market, like gaming smartphones.

Mobile gaming is big business so it’s no surprise that at least a few companies are trying their hands at handsets built with gaming in mind, but the results are often hit-or-miss. I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the two top smartphones built for gaming: the Razer Phone 2 and the Black Shark 2, and I have to admit that I am pleasantly surprised at how this particular smartphone niche is evolving.

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Razer Phone 2 vs. Black Shark 2: Gaming flagships face off originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 10:54:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re going to warn you right off the bat that you might not be able to control yourself when you see all the ridiculously good deals we’ve dug up on Wednesday. Highlights include the first big AirPods 2 sale (they’re out of stock but you can still order and they should ship within a few weeks), Philips Hue white LED smart bulbs at an all-time low of $10 each when you buy a 4-pack of renewed bulbs, true wireless earbuds with killer sound for just $27.19 when you use the coupon code HA92G3PR at checkout, Alexa and Google enabled smart plugs for only $7.22 a piece when you buy a 4-pack and use the coupon code 273MOVFC, 6th-gen iPads at Black Friday prices, the Roku Streaming Stick for only $39 or the Roku Streaming Stick+ for $49, $20 off Bose’s best-selling Bluetooth earbuds, Fire TV Sticks for $25 and Fire TV Stick 4K devices for $35 if you’re an Amazon Prime member, Echo Dots at the lowest price ever, a massive SanDisk 400GB microSD card for only $57, and much more. See all of today’s top deals below.

Philips Hue White A19 4-Pack 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Bulb (Compatible with Amazon Ale…: $39.99

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $139.99

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds 5.0 Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Wireless Earphones with…: $27.19 (use code HA92G3PR)

Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet…: $28.89 (use code 273MOVFC)

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $249.00

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $329.00

Roku Streaming Stick | Portable, Power-Packed Streaming Device with Voice Remote with Buttons…: $39.00

Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote…: $49.00

Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones, Black: $129.00

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Mario Silhouette – Nintendo Switch: $39.99

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $34.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $29.99

Logitech – Harmony 665 10-Device Universal Remote – Black (Renewed): $35.92

SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC UHS-I card with Adapter – SDSQUAR-400G-GN6MA: $56.99

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Today’s best deals: $10 Philips Hue bulbs, $20 off AirPods 2, $7 Alexa smart plugs, $39 Roku Stick, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 10:33:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google unveiled the Pixel 3a series last week during it’s opening I/O 2019 keynote, a phone that had been fully detailed in rumors in leaks for months. Exactly a week later, OnePlus hosted its own press conference to launch the phones all knew were coming from the company, the OnePlus 7 series. They’re all great phones but if you’re buying a brand new Android phone on a budget, there’s really only one you should buy and there’s no contest between them.

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Pixel 3a and OnePlus 7 are both cheap new Android phones, but one is way better than the other originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 10:12:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you miss the big sale a few weeks ago that slashed the popular Teckin Mini Smart Outlets to their lowest price ever? Well don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Pick up a 4-pack on Amazon and use the coupon code 273MOVFC when you do. That’ll drop the price on these Alexa and Google Assistant enabled smart plugs to just $28.89, which works out to $7.22 a piece!

Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet…: $28.89 (use code 273MOVFC)

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• REMOTE CONTROL —-Control your electrical items via your phone whenever and wherever you are after downloading the FREE APP Smart Life as long as there is a network. Ideal for someone who can not move around very well and needs easy access to turn on/off a device.
• VOICE CONTROL—-Compatible with Amazon alexa, Google home assistant and IFTTT, control your home appliances with the smart plug by simply giving voice commands to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. No Hub Required, the smart plug SP10 works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
• SCHEDULE & TIMER—- Get ready to have a smart home and create customized schedule to automatically turn on and off any home Electronics or appliances such as lamps, Christmas Lighting, coffee maker, etc
• SET UP EASILY—-Simply plug TECKIN mini outlet into an electrical outlet, connect a device to the Smart Plug, and wirelessly control your device using a tablet or phone. A secured 2.4GHz WiFi network is required.
• QUALITY GUARANTEED—-The Mini Smart Plug features a sleek new design that is FCC approved product. If you encounter any problem or need support, please feel free to contact us through following E-mail support.us@teckinhome.com or Amazon directly. We offer two years of warranty and replacement services and lifetime technical support services if the plug is defective.

Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet…: $28.89 (use code 273MOVFC)

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Alexa enabled smart plugs are back down to $7.22 a piece, an all-time low originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 09:49:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The stock market has been particularly volatile as of late, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given Donald Trump’s penchant for making threats on Twitter about increasing import tariffs on Chinese-made goods. And while Trump has made similar threats before — and not followed through with them — it’s no secret that investors have never particularly cared for uncertainty in the market.

“For 10 months, China has been paying Tariffs to the USA of 25% on 50 Billion Dollars of High Tech, and 10% on 200 Billion Dollars of other goods,” Trump said via Twitter last week. “These payments are partially responsible for our great economic results. The 10% will go up to 25% on Friday. 325 Billions Dollars of additional goods sent to us by China remain untaxed, but will be shortly, at a rate of 25%.”

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Here’s how Trump’s trade war with China might increase the price of the iPhone originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 09:26:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Holy moly… is today the perfect day to buy a new streaming media device, or what!? Amazon is running a killer sale that slashes the Roku Streaming Stick Portable, Power-Packed Streaming Device to just $39, an $11 discount from its normal $50 price. If you want some more advanced features like HDR support and 4K resolution, you can also save $11 on the Roku Streaming Stick+ HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device and pick one up for $49. So, what are you waiting for?

Roku Streaming Stick

• Powerful and portable streaming stick
• Voice remote with buttons for TV power and volume; Compatible with voice-enabled devices featuring
• 500,000+ movies and TV episodes, with voice search across 1,000+ top channels. Plus, catch hit movies, popular shows and more with no subscription or fees on The Roku Channel
• Tons of streaming services available. From movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO NOW and SHOWTIME to cable alternatives like Sling TV or YouTube TV to live sports and news on CBS News, ABC News and ESPN
• Free Roku mobile app for private listening, voice search and more. TV Compatibility- HD TVs – Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p.4K UHD TVs – Up to 2160p at 60fps (3840 × 2160) with up-scaling from 720p and 1080p. TV must have an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2.4K UHD HDR TVs – Supports HDR10. TV must have an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2

Roku Streaming Stick | Portable, Power-Packed Streaming Device with Voice Remote with Buttons…: $39.00

Roku Streaming Stick+

• Powerful and portable streaming stick with an included advanced wireless receiver that gives you 4x the range and a stronger signal for smooth streaming
• Picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with crisp details and rich color in HD/4K/HDR
• Voice remote with buttons for TV power and volume
• 500,000+ movies and TV episodes, with voice search across 1,000+ top channels Plus, catch hit movies, popular shows and more with no subscription or fees on The Roku Channel
• Tons of streaming services available From movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO NOW and SHOWTIME to cable alternatives like Sling TV or YouTube TV to live sports and news on CBS News, ABC News and ESPN

Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote…: $49.00

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The Roku Stick+ is back down to its lowest price ever, and the standard Roku Stick is only $39 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 09:03:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With solid sound quality, Bluetooth 5.0, and great battery life, it’s a wonder that the SoundPEATS TrueFree+ True Wireless Earbuds only cost $27.19 on Amazon when you use the coupon code HA92G3PR at checkout. We suppose that’s what happens when you don’t spend countless millions of dollars on marketing and advertising each quarter. As impressive as all the features we mentioned above are though, there’s one simple thing that we like best of all: these great buds have silicone tips instead of hard plastic tips like Apple’s AirPods. As a result, the TrueFree buds actually stay securely in your ear and lock in all that bass. Apple just released a new version of its AirPods, but they still don’t have silicone tips!

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds 5.0 Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Wireless Earphones with…: $27.19 (use code HA92G3PR)

Here’s more info from the product page:

• [TRUE WIRELESS & BLUETOOTH 5.0] – Adopt professional Bluetooth 5.0 chipset with high resolution decoder built-in and AAC/SBC audio coding technology to deliver extraordinary Hi-fi sound with low latency.
• [AUTO PAIRING & ON-EAR CONTROL] – Auto power on and enter pairing mode right after out of charging case. User-friendly on-ear button on each side supports play/pause, switching tracks and handling phone calls easily.
• [MONAURAL & BINAURAL CALLS] – Built-in microphones in both earbuds for you to enjoy hands-free calls and voice assistant with single or both earbuds as prefer. Voice comes from both earbuds in stereo mode.
• [MORE & LONGER ENJOYMENT] – 3.5-4 hours working time per charge for the earbuds, 9-10 times full charge by the charging case. SoundPEATS TrueFree Plus wireless earbuds bring extended playtime and enjoyment.
• [COMFORT FIT & WIDE COMPATIBILITY] – Different sized ear tips and in-canel cable-free design provide comfortable fit. Support Bluetooth-enabled devices with version 4.0 and above. PS: SoundPEATS provides 12 months hassle-free warranty to ensure the enjoyment of your purchase.

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds 5.0 Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Wireless Earphones with…: $27.19 (use code HA92G3PR)

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Apple’s new $159 AirPods 2 still don’t have a simple feature from these $30 true wireless earbuds originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 08:40:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last year’s big iOS 12 software update was simultaneously Apple’s best update in years and Apple’s most boring update in years. It seems odd, but it’s true. In terms of exciting new features, there really weren’t any to be found. There were plenty of nice refinements like improved notifications, but there really weren’t any new marquee features to speak of. Siri Shortcuts was likely the most notable new feature, and most iPhone users probably don’t even realize it exists.

Instead, the big news in iOS 12 was the fact that it fixed all the big problems in iOS 11. And there where a whoooooole lot of big problems in iOS 11. iOS 12 squashed bugs, it increased speed, and it prolonged battery life. Best of all, it was compatible with every single iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch model that supported iOS 11. Android updates sometimes don’t even make it to smartphones that are a year or two old, but iOS 12 worked on devices that were released as far back as 2013!

Because there were so many issues that needed to be cleaned up last year, Apple fans were fine with an update that was light on excitement. This year, however, iPhone and iPad users are looking to make up for lost time. We’ve heard rumors of a few big additions to iOS 13, which will be unveiled early next month at WWDC 2019. One graphic designer didn’t want to wait until then though, so he created a video to showcase his vision of iOS 13 on Apple’s next-generation iPhone 11.

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This graphic designer’s vision of iOS 13 on the iPhone 11 will blow your mind originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 15 May 2019 at 08:17:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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