After a New York City apartment landlord installed a smart lock on the building’s lobby door, a group of tenants filed a lawsuit arguing they should be provided with something else instead — a physical key.

A group of five tenants of a Hell’s Kitchen apartment brought the suit at a time when Latch smart locks have been installed in some 1,000 residential buildings in New York alone, according to one report. In this case, the residents argued that the smart lock has the potential to create privacy concerns, saying that a landlord could use a smart lock to “surveil” and “track” tenants. Also, a 93-year-old resident of the building complained after the lock’s installation that he’s unable to operate it and started to feel like a virtual shut-in.

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NYC tenants sue landlord for a physical key after he gives them a fancy smart lock originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 11 May 2019 at 14:07:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Will the third weekend at the box office help Avengers: Endgame overtake Avatar and become the highest-grossing movie of all time? Considering what happened last weekend, it wouldn’t be surprising, as Avengers keeps bringing in huge piles of cash for Marvel. Opening this week is Pokemon Detective Pikachu, which is probably your best choice in cinemas if you’ve seen Endgame and don’t want to rewatch it. The Hustle and Tolkien are also out this weekend, although you’ll probably catch those on streaming services later this year.

In the new trailers department, we have a brand new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer for you — the first one that actually makes sense — as well as a clip from It Chapter 2.

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8 new trailers you need to watch from this past week originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 11 May 2019 at 12:05:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumor has it Apple will finally include a fast charging adapter and a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box with the iPhone 11 series this year. That would be fantastic, of course, but it’s not going to help you charge your iPhone any faster right now. Instead of being stuck with the crummy little 5W charger that comes with iPhones, we’ve got two products you can buy for $30 combined that will charge your phone more than three times faster. In fact, they’ll charge your phone from 0% to 80% in under an hour! First, pick up the iClever 18W USB C Power Delivery Charger for $14 on Amazon. Then, instead of paying $19 for a cable from Apple, get the new Anker USB C to Lightning Cable for $16!

iClever 18W USB C Power Delivery Charger

• Universal Power Delivery USB-C Port: It doesn’t matter if it’s a phone, a tablet, a power bank, or something in between–if it’s a USB-C device, the iClever 18w USB-C Compact Wall Charger can do it all at full speed. Just insert your USB-C cord
• Lightning-fast Charging: Bring your devices back to life in record time. This small but mighty adapter pumps 18W of power into your devices for quick, effortless charging. It’s ideal for high-powered devices like iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X/8 Plus/8, Google Pixel 2/2 XL, a variety of Huawei models, and so much more
• Safe and Reliable: Worried about device damage? Don’t be! We’ve built in a variety of safeguards to protect your devices from harm. This USB-C PD charger prevents short circuits, over-current, over-voltage, overheating
• Compact and Travel Ready: There are few things more annoying than a dead phone in the middle of the day. The travel-friendly iClever wall plug will keep you
• What’s in My Order? Each order includes iClever 18W Wall Charger and a handy user manual. You’ll also get a 30-day money back guarantee, an 18 month replacement warranty, and a lifetime of friendly customer service

iClever 18W USB C Power Delivery Charger, Ultra-Compact Type-C Wall Charger with Foldable Plug,…: $13.99

Anker USB C to Lightning Cable

• Power Delivery: Use this cable with your USB-C Power Delivery charger (including Apple 18W 29W, 30W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Adapter) to charge your iOS device, and access fast-charging for iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR, XS Max, and later models.
• Charge and Sync: Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac and iPad Pro to seamlessly sync & charge.
• Ultimate Durability: Lasts 12× longer than other cables and proven to withstand over 12000 bends in strict laboratory tests.
• MFi: MFi certification and strict quality testing ensure your Apple devices are charged safely, at their fastest possible speed..
• A Cable for Life: We’re so confident about Powerline II’s long-lasting performance that we gave it a hassle-free, lifetime warranty.

Anker USB C to Lightning Cable [3ft Apple MFi Certified] Powerline II for iPhone X/XS/XR/XS Max…: $15.99

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Two accessories totaling $30 let you charge your iPhone three times faster originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 11 May 2019 at 10:33:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you know your own shoe size? You might think you do, but there’s a good chance you’re walking around in shoes that aren’t actually a perfect fit. Nike thinks it can change that with a new addition to its smartphone app that leverages the power of augmented reality to perform a super-accurate scan of your feet, matching you with the ideal size, depending on the kind of shoe you’re shopping for.

In a new blog post, Nike calls out the current system of shoe sizing as “antiquated,” calling it “a gross simplification of a complex problem.” That’s where Nike Fit, the new sizing feature, comes in.

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Nike’s app will use augmented reality to determine your shoe size originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 11 May 2019 at 09:01:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve got some fantastic daily deals for you to check out on Saturday, and a few of them are fleeting so definitely hurry up if you want to get in on the action. Highlights include an extremely rare opportunity to save $20 on Apple AirPods 2 (they’re out of stock but you can still order, and they should ship in a couple of weeks), a different pair of popular true wireless earbuds for just $25.49 with coupon code FSOVHC7U if discounted AirPods 2 are still a bit too pricey, a brand new Apple Watch Series 3 starting at an all-time low price of just $199, 16.4-foot warm white LED light strips for only $8 a piece, all-time low prices on SanDisk microSD cards starting at $7, the lowest price of 2019 on the best-selling Instant Pot in the world, a one-day deal that gets you a renewed Dyson V7 Animal cordless vacuum for only $189.99, a free Echo Dot when you buy a Ring Video Doorbell 2 for $80 off or a Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $100 off, and more. Check out all 10 of today’s top deals below.

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

SoundPEATS TrueFree True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0 in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with…: $25.49 (use code FSOVHC7U)

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band: $199.00

HitLights Warm White LED Light Strip, 3528-16.4′ 300 LEDs, 3000K, 72 Lumens per Foot. 12V DC Ta…: $7.99

SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC UHS-I card with Adapter – 98MB/s U1 A1 – SDSQUAR-032G-GN6MA: $7.00

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker,…: $69.95

Dyson V7 Animal Cordless HEPA Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Bonus Tools, Iron (Renewed): $189.99

Bamboo Tea Box Organizer Chest – 8 Compartments Tea Bag Holder Storage Organizer with Small Dra…: $16.49

Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Charcoal: $169.00

Ring Video Doorbell Pro with Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Charcoal: $199.00

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Rare AirPods 2 sale, $8 LED light strip, Dyson deal, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 11 May 2019 at 07:28:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google has lost a number of antitrust cases in recent years, which netted the tech company three record-setting fines in Europe. The European Commission looked at Google’s Search, Android, and online ads practices and found that Google abused its position in the market.

Separately, Russian regulators investigated the same alleged Android abuse, which resulted in a different fine, albeit not comparable to the EU’s. In each case, Google had to make several concessions regarding Android. And now India appears to be Google’s next nightmare when it comes to antitrust investigations.

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India is going forward with an antitrust case against Google’s Android originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 10 May 2019 at 23:07:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi-Fi smart plugs are extremely popular right now. In fact, there are so many companies out there making them that you can often find deals that slash prices all the way down around $7 or $8 each. That’s an incredible value indeed, but not everyone wants to get smart plugs from smaller brands. If you want to stick with the big names, it doesn’t get any bigger than TP-Link. And right now if you head over to Amazon you can pick up a Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Lite by TP-Link 2-Pack for just $26.99, matching an all-time low. That’s just $13.50 each, which is a terrific deal!

Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Lite by TP-Link (2-Pack) -12 Amp & Reliable Wifi Connection, Compact Desig…: $26.99

Here are some important notes from the product page:

• Control from anywhere – turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the kasa app (compatible w/ android & ios)
• Voice control – works with amazon alexa, google assistant and microsoft cortana supported devices for a hands-free experience
• Easy control – control light-duty plug-in electronics with loads up to (ie. Lamps, tvs, stereos, etc.)
• Kasa scenes & schedules – schedule the smart plug to automatically switch on and off when away or set a scene for controlling many devices with a single button
• Note: 2-pack includes two (2) smart plugs. Requires a secured 2.4 ghz wi-fi network connection

Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Lite by TP-Link (2-Pack) -12 Amp & Reliable Wifi Connection, Compact Desig…: $26.99

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TP-Link’s Alexa and Google enabled smart plugs have never been cheaper originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 10 May 2019 at 21:33:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA is desperate for its own transportation solution to send astronauts to and from the International Space Station. It’s paid both SpaceX and Boeing huge sums of money to figure it out, and while both companies have consistently missed their projected milestones with regards to manned spaceflight, SpaceX has successfully completed a (unmanned) trip to the ISS with its Crew Dragon.

SpaceX would seem to be in the lead, which is something that surprised many observers. Boeing, with seemingly endless resources at its disposal, has yet to actually launch its Starliner spacecraft, but a recent hearing of a House subcommittee revealed that a SpaceX misstep may have opened the door for Boeing to step in and win the race to crewed missions into space.

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SpaceX’s recent parachute tests came up short of expectations originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 10 May 2019 at 20:08:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks to all the cool smart home devices you own, you can brew coffee from your bed or unlock your front door from halfway around the world. But why shouldn’t cool features like those extend beyond the confines of your main living space? The Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 Smart Garage Door Opener installs in your garage and connects to your home Wi-Fi network. Once set up, it lets you open and close your garage door from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. That means you’ll never have to worry about carrying a clicker again. Better yet, you’ll never have another panic attack at work because you thought you might have forgotten to close the door.

MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 – Wireless & Wi-Fi enabled Garage Hub with S…: $77.00

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• NEW! IN-GARAGE DELIVERY WITH KEY BY AMAZON – Prime members in select areas can opt-in with the myQ Smart Garage Hub to get Amazon packages securely delivered right inside their garage. Simply link your myQ account in the Key App.
• SMART GARAGE CONTROL – Open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone through the myQ App.
• SMART NOTIFICATIONS – Receive alerts when your garage door opens or closes in real time by setting up customized notifications – great for busy families who come and go from the house through the garage.
• UNIVERSAL – Easy-to-add functionality to upgrade your existing garage door opener. Compatible with most brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors.
• SIMPLE SETUP – Wireless installation with easy step by step instructions provided in the myQ App means you’ll be able to enjoy smart garage control in minutes
• GUEST ACCESS – Securely invite up to three people to control your garage with the myQ Guest Feature (Note: Not intended for guests under the age of 13).
• SMART COLLABORATIONS – Linking your myQ account to Google Assistant and IFTTT requires a $1 monthly or $10 annual subscription fee.
• CORE FEATURES – Opening, closing, and receiving garage door status notifications are INCLUDED with myQ App at no additional charge.

MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 – Wireless & Wi-Fi enabled Garage Hub with S…: $77.00

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The device that lets you control your garage door with a smartphone is down to $77 originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 10 May 2019 at 19:06:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony won’t announce the PlayStation 5 anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping the company from teasing its next-generation console. Sony’s lead architect Mark Cerny revealed in an interview last month a few details about the unreleased console, and AMD announced a few days ago that it’s going to make the console’s next CPU and GPU chips that will help out with Sony’s “secret sauce.” A new report now reveals the PS5 will have an “ultra high-speed” SSD — the kind of component that could eliminate loading screens altogether.

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The PS5’s high-speed SSD might make loading screens a thing of the past originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 10 May 2019 at 18:04:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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