Lest anyone out there was still wondering how committed Apple is to producing premium original content that generates buzz among critics and the general public, we’re learning something new about its ambitions ahead of the company’s big March 25 media event. That’s when Apple is expected to finally detail what its upcoming streaming video service will consist of, for which the company is also apparently making some key hires of behind-the-scenes Hollywood power players.

Apple has started putting together a team of heavy-hitters that can help put the company’s content into contention for prestigious industry awards, like Oscars and Emmys.

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1. Apple wants Oscars and Emmys for its original content, just like Netflix

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Samsung is going forward with plans to start selling its first foldable device in late April, although interested buyers might have a hard time finding the $2,000 smartphone. That’s what you’ll have to spend to get a foldable phone from Samsung this year, as foldable devices will be anything but cheap in the first few years.

Samsung has ordered components from its partners to manufacture the phone, ETNews reports, with the device expected to go into production in late March or early April.

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1. You might have a hard time finding Samsung’s Galaxy Fold in stores this April

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Following up on the Samsung announcement we told you about back in January, related to the pair of new notebook PCs the company unveiled at CES this year, we’ve now got release dates for both the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro, as well as the Samsung Notebook 9 Pen.

Samsung announced today that both laptops will be available to buy starting March 17. The Notebook 9 Pen will is priced at $1,399.99 and will be available for purchase at Amazon and Samsung.com, while the Notebook 9 Pro will start at $1,099.99 at Best Buy and Samsung.com. Through March 31, customers who buy a Notebook 9 Pen at Samsung.com will also get a $100 eCertificate towards the purchase of a PC or PC accessories.

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1. Samsung’s newest Notebook 9 laptops arrive on March 17th

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Few games have engendered as much discussion and debate for such an extended period of time as No Man’s Sky has since its release in 2016. With seemingly impossible expectations placed on the space exploration game, the final product fell short for many fans. But Hello Games never stopped working. Countless features and systems have been added over past 2+ years, culminating in the enormous NEXT update that dropped last summer.

The developer made it clear at the time that more several updates were in the works, but months passed without any substantial news. That is, until this week, when Hello Games announced its next major update: Beyond. We still don’t know much about the update, but we do know that it won’t be ready until this coming summer.

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1. ‘No Man’s Sky’ makes multiplayer a priority with its ‘Beyond’ update

‘No Man’s Sky’ makes multiplayer a priority with its ‘Beyond’ update originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 18:35:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been an eventful week for spaceflight, with the biggest news being the hotly anticipated launch of the Soyuz rocket carrying a pair of NASA astronauts going smoothly on Thursday, but we’re not done yet. The U.S. Air Force is about to close out the week with the launch of a shiny new Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite, and it’s using a Delta IV rocket from United Launch Alliance to make it happen.

The launch, which will be the second Delta IV launch from ULA this year, will take place from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, and you can watch it happen live right here.

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1. Watch the U.S. Air Force launch a new satellite live right here

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The Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are terrific, and we strongly recommend them to anyone who has $350 to spend on headphones. If you have older wired noise cancelling headphones from Bose though, there’s something you should check out before you cough up all that cash to upgrade. The AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones and AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones are designed to connect to the audio jack on your headphones, and they feature a design that blends in seamlessly. Plug one in, turn it on and presto — you’ve got wireless Bose headphones for just $55!

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• UNWIRE AND UPGRADE your Bose QC headphones to wireless functionality using this airMod 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 airMod wireless adapter, Charging cable, User guide and our 18 Month Guarantee supported by our friendly customer care team.

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones (QC25): $54.95

AirMod Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones (QC15): $54.95

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1. Meet the $55 accessory that turns your wired Bose headphones into wireless headphones

Meet the $55 accessory that turns your wired Bose headphones into wireless headphones originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 17:31:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Without question, Apple’s launch of the App Store back in 2008 forever changed the way we interact with our phones. The proposition that the App Store offered at the time was incredibly compelling insofar that developers were given access to the entirety of Apple’s iOS user base in exchange for a 30% cut of all revenue earned.

Since then, Apple has doled out more than $120 billion to developers while earning a pretty penny for itself in the process. The mobile landscape in 2019, however, is a lot different than it was back in 2008. These days, developers aren’t as keen on giving Apple a 30% cut off the top and some companies are speaking out about it. What’s more, some companies are not too thrilled with the way Apple manages the App Store in general.

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1. Apple fires back at Spotify and disputes claim that it’s stifling innovation

Apple fires back at Spotify and disputes claim that it’s stifling innovation originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 17:06:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want the lights outside of your house to automatically turn on at night and off again in the morning, there are a couple of different ways to accomplish it. You could pick up smart light bulbs like the ones sold by Philips Hue along with a controller hub, and then you can configure timers that will work as long as your light bulbs are within range of your Wi-Fi network. Or if you want to make it happen at a fraction of the cost with no need for Wi-Fi, pick up a 6-pack of Philips LED Dusk-to-Dawn A19 Frosted Light Bulbs on Amazon. You’ll pay $6.44 per bulb and they have built-in ambient light sensors so they turn themselves on at night and off in the morning when the sun comes up.

Philips LED Dusk-to-Dawn A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 800-Lumen, 2700-Kelvin, 8-Watt (60-Watt Equiva…: $38.64

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Philips Dusk to Dawn A19 LED light bulbs are equipped with a built in light sensor that turns the lights on automatically when the sun goes down and turns the light off when the sun rises. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, these bulbs have standard E26 base for most fixtures. Not for use with Philips HUE products.
• These Dusk to Dawn Sensor bulbs provide 800 Lumen’s of soft white light, equivalent to 60-watt incandescents with 75% less energy use. With 2700-Kelvin soft white light, these light bulbs offer the comfort and security you need in a with the benefits of long life and energy savings you want.
• Best-in-class Philips LEDs provide turn on instantly with energy-efficient flicker-free, natural light that won’t degrade over time. Unlike cheaper imitations, Philips LED offers clean, natural lighting with exceptional clarity.
• LED light bulbs last up to 10X longer than incandescent and halogen bulbs. Unlike fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don’t contribute to hazardous waste.
• This pack of 6 Dusk to Dawn A19 Philips LED Sensor Light Bulbs comes with a 10-year warranty if registered. Each bulb is expected to deliver a lifetime of up to 22,000 hours (based on three hours per day), saving you the cost and hassle of frequent bulb replacement.
• COMFORTABLE LIGHT: Our products meet strict test criteria including flicker, strobe, glare and color rendition to ensure they meet EyeComfort requirements. Switch to Philips LED, light that’s designed for the comfort of your eyes.

Philips LED Dusk-to-Dawn A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 800-Lumen, 2700-Kelvin, 8-Watt (60-Watt Equiva…: $38.64

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1. Philips has outdoor LED bulbs that turn on at night and off in the morning for only $6.44 each

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Apple is working on MacBooks with ARM processors, several recent leaks have claimed, although we’ve yet to see anything official from the company. What’s clear, though, is that the most recent iPhone and iPad chips deliver benchmark scores that are far superior to traditional laptops.

Apple already released an iPad Pro faster than most laptops, so it makes perfect sense for Apple to build versions of the same chips for its MacBooks. While we still don’t know when such devices will be ready for mass consumption, the first purported benchmarks for these macOS machines have emerged, teasing monster performance.

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1. Benchmarks for Apple’s ARM MacBooks might have leaked, and the scores are incredible

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Rumor has it Apple will finally release its wireless charging case for the AirPods soon. That would be nice, considering it was announced all the way back in 2017. Even when it does finally hit store shelves though, it’s obviously going to be overpriced. So instead of waiting and then overpaying, why not just pick up a NeotrixQI Wireless Charging Case Cover for Apple AirPods right now on Amazon for $20?

NeotrixQI Wireless Charging Case Protective Cover, Compatible for Apple AirPods and Any Qi Wire…: $19.99

Here’s the key info from the product page:

• 【WIRELESS CHARGING】: Enjoy Wireless Charging for your AirPods! Place your AirPods into wireless charging case and put it on Qi wireless charger for wireless charging experience. It prepares your AirPods for Apple AirPower wireless charger.
• 【FULL PROTECTION】: The AirPods original case perfectly fits into the wireless charging case. It can be used as protective case and protects your AirPods from scratch and dirt. Hard plastic made not like silicon material and it doesn’t collect dust and lint.
• 【COMPATIBILITY】: The case and AirPods will continue to work just like normal. You’ll still have access to the sync button. Works with all Qi standard wireless chargers. It can share with the same wireless charger for your iPhone8/X.
• 【SAFE CHARGING】: Eliminate safety concerns with overvoltage protection, temperature control, and more, by using highly efficient components and an advanced chipset.
• 【WARRANTY】: 12 months defective warranty, 30-days replacement guarantee and friendly customer service.

NeotrixQI Wireless Charging Case Protective Cover, Compatible for Apple AirPods and Any Qi Wire…: $19.99

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1. Add wireless charging to your AirPods right now for $20

Add wireless charging to your AirPods right now for $20 originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 15:51:33 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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