Debt collectors are notoriously persistent and annoying, a fact which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given that calling people and asking for money is, well, exactly what their job description calls for. But imagine how much worse things would be if debt collectors were allowed to pester you via text, email, or even social media.

Does it sound like a nightmare? Of course, but that’s exactly what the future of debt collecting might look like in a world where people communicate more via computers and smartphones than the phone.

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New proposal might let debt collectors harass consumers via text message and email originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 19:06:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnePlus next week will unveil the OnePlus 7 phones: A series of three devices that will hit several markets in the following weeks, including a 5G version — at least, that’s what all the rumors say. And a bunch of OnePlus 7 rumors have popped up in the last few weeks telling us everything we needed to know about the phones.

All the official announcements that OnePlus made about the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro further confirmed the previous leaks. But that doesn’t mean the leaks have stopped, and thanks to one of the latest, we can show you what the OnePlus 7 Pro looks like in real life.

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Hands-on photos of the OnePlus 7 Pro may have leaked for the first time originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 18:35:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Only two more episodes of Game of Thrones to go, and HBO has just released the first batch of photos from the second-to-last episode of the landmark show which depict preparations being made for what looks to be an all-out fight for King’s Landing.

The nine just-released photos for this Sunday’s episode 5, no surprise, don’t really give anything away in terms of spoilers, but they do hint at where things are headed as we get closer to the end.

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Here are the first photos from the next-to-last episode ever of ‘Game of Thrones’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 18:04:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Greenworks is the top brand in electric lawn and yard tools, and Amazon is running a killer sale right now on just about everything you need to get your property ready for summer weather. Battery-powered lawn mowers start at $299.99 in the sale, and you can get a chainsaw with a battery and a charger for $179.99. The Greenworks hedge trimmer is $129.99, the 115MPH leaf blower is $159.99, and you can even get a plug-in pressure washer for $85. And remember, the best thing about all these battery-powered tools is that they use interchangeable batteries!

Shop the full sale on Amazon’s site using this link and this link, and check out some of our favorite deals below.

Greenworks 21-Inch 40V Brushless Push Mower, 6AH Battery and Charger Included, M-210: $434.99

Greenworks 21-Inch 40V Brushless Push Mower, 6AH Battery and Charger Included, M-210: $434.99

Greenworks 14-Inch 40V Brushless Cordless Chainsaw, 3.0 Ah, CS-140: $264.99

Greenworks 40V 115MPH Brushless Axial Blower, 3.0 Ah Battery, LB-430: $219.99

Greenworks 24-Inch 40V Cordless Hedge Trimmer, 3Ah Battery, HT-240: $189.99

Greenworks 1700 PSI 13 Amp 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer with Hose Reel GPW1702: $84.23

Greenworks 14-Inch 40V Brushless String Trimmer, 3AH Battery and Charger Included ST-140: $219.99

Greenworks 2000 PSI 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer GPW1952: Price too low to display

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Get ready for summer with Amazon’s huge one-day sale on Greenworks tools originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 17:33:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Privacy was one of the themes of Google’s I/O keynote this year, and that’s understandable given what the competition has been doing all these years. Yes, Apple — but also the various privacy-related scandals that affected Facebook over the last year as well as Google. Sundar Pichai then doubled down on privacy by penning an opinion in The New York Times that seems to be redefining privacy in a way that fits Google’s interests.

The CEO also makes it all sound like Google has been protecting the user’s privacy all this time, seemingly pretending that all those privacy offenses it had to deal with in recent years never happened.

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Hey Google, stop trying to redefine privacy originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 17:02:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech Harmony makes some of the most popular and most versatile universal remotes out there. It also makes some of the most expensive universal remotes you can buy. Not everyone wants all of the bells and whistles that come with Logitech Harmony remotes. Instead, they just want something simple so they can control a TV, Blue-ray player, Roku and more with a single remote. Well if it’s simple you want, it doesn’t get any simpler than the GE 33709 Universal Remote. It’s the best-selling universal remote on Amazon’s whole site, and it was just released in a bunch of new colors for $10 or less.

GE 4 Device Universal Remote, Pre-Programmed for Roku and Samsung, Smart TVs, LG, Vizio, Sony,…: $9.50

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Multi-device control – Operate up to 4 different Audio and video components such as TVs, Blu-ray/DVD players, cable/satellite receivers, Roku boxes and other streaming media players, Sound bars and more
• Best remote Code library – This universal remote works with all major brands and Supports thousands of the latest audio/video equipment.
• Does not work with Roku streaming stick, fire TV stick, or other RF streaming devices
• Simple setup – includes an easy to follow online setup video providing trouble-free setup, auto Scan technology and a master volume control, allowing you to control the volume no matter what device you are operating
• Trusted Brand – GE is the leading brand in universal remote controls and is backed by free U. S. -Based technical support. Call The experts at 800-654-8483 with any questions or issues about your purchase

GE 4 Device Universal Remote, Pre-Programmed for Roku and Samsung, Smart TVs, LG, Vizio, Sony,…: $9.50

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Amazon’s best-selling universal remote now comes in a bunch of new colors, but it’s still only $10 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 16:37:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robots and space exploration go hand-in-hand, so it’s no surprise that NASA is on the forefront of experimental new robotics technologies that could be used during missions to other planets. The group’s rovers and robotic landers have proven incredibly useful for gathering information about places like Mars, but rigid metal might not be the ideal material for future bots.

In a new blog post, NASA shows off some of the experimental work it is conducting in the realm of soft robots. Robots made out of silicone or other pliable materials could provide future missions with new capabilities, and soft robots could play a huge role in future manned missions to Mars and beyond.

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NASA is designing flexible robots that could find a home on Mars originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 16:15:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you ever purchased an HDMI cable from a local electronics store? You got ripped off. That’s especially true if they managed to up-sell you on a “premium” cable made of “premium” materials. While it’s certainly true that not all cables are created equal and you might have issues if you buy cheapo HDMI cables for $1 each on Alibaba, any decent brand will be fine. In fact, you won’t notice any difference at all even between a $500 AudioQuest cable and AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cables, which are on sale right now on Amazon for $4 each when you buy a 3-pack.

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 3-Pack: $11.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• HDMI A Male to A Male Cable: Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K video and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• Connects Blu-ray players, Fire TV, Apple TV, PS4, PS3, XBox one, Xbox 360, computers, and other HDMI-enabled devices to TVs, displays, A/V receivers, and more
• Cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable
• Meets the latest HDMI standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth); supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps; backwards compatible with earlier versions
• Cable Length: 6 feet (1.8 meters) – 3 units; Backed by AmazonBasics Lifetime warranty

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 3-Pack: $11.99

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You should probably get these 6-ft HDMI cables for $4 each instead of overpaying at your local store originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 8 May 2019 at 15:52:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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