You know what’s cooler than having those gorgeous outdoor string lights in your backyard? Having those gorgeous outdoor string lights in your backyard and being able to control them with your voice using Alexa. The iClever Outdoor Smart Plug is a weatherproof Wi-Fi smart plug with two outlets, and each one can be controlled individually using Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands. Plug your string lights into one outlet, your fountain pump into the other, and enjoy! This nifty weatherproof smart plug typically sells for $28, but you can snag one for just $22 today if you hurry.

iClever Outdoor Smart Plug IC-BS06 Wi-Fi Smart Switch, Wireless Remote Control Garden/Patio Lig…: $21.99

Here’s some more info from the product page:

• [An Amazing Voice Controlled Power Strip]: Controlling your technology has never been that simple. You can now use Alexa and Google Assistant to operate the devices around your home! You’ll be able to use simple voice commands to activate your appliances’ functions
• [Power in the Palm of your Hand]: Thanks to the free app, you can operate your devices on your smartphone! Simply plug in a device, connect to your Wi-Fi network, and download the iClever Smart Home app. It’s as easy as one, two, three. Note：It only supports 2. 4GHz Wi-Fi network, not support 5. 0GHz Wi-Fi.
• [Handy Automatic Timers]: Need to leave your house for a while but don’t want people to know you’re gone? Want to come home to a place that’s nice and cozy after a long day at work? Set your own automatic timers! Your lights and other devices will turn on (or off) automatically at the time you specify
• [Hazard-Proof]: At iClever, we put your safety first. This power strip is equipped with surge protection and timing settings that eliminates potential hazards like power surges and overheating. Both you and your devices will stay safe from harm
• [Inside, Outside, and Everywhere in Between]: Power your next barbecue or backyard party! Because the Power Strip is completely water-resistant, you can use it outside as well as inside. It’s a great to use for your sprinklers, sound system, and more

iClever Outdoor Smart Plug IC-BS06 Wi-Fi Smart Switch, Wireless Remote Control Garden/Patio Lig…: $21.99

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It seems like only yesterday the world watched as a Russian Soyuz rocket experienced a last-second launch abort that sent NASA astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin careening back down to Earth. Both men survived the ordeal with little more than rattled nerves and now, five months later, they’re ready to try again.

The launch has been schedule for Thursday, March 14th, at 3:14 p.m. EDT, and the two men who had their plans for a trip to the International Space Station cut abruptly short will be joined by NASA’s Christina Koch for the six-hour journey towards the orbiting spacecraft.

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Are you tired of making coffee and then getting called away from your desk, only to come back and find your nice hot cup of joe is now lukewarm? Don’t worry, we’re going to make sure that never happens again. The Mr. Coffee MWBLKPDQ-RB Mug Warmer 4,000 5-star reviews on Amazon for good reason. It keeps your mug of coffee or tea nice and hot all day long, and it only costs $11!

Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer for Office/Home Use, MWBLKPDQ-RB: $10.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• 17-watt mug warmer for use with coffee, tea, hot cocoa & more
• Easy to tote and take anywhere
• Surface easily wipes clean
• On/off switch with indicator light
• Longer power cord for increased mobility

Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer for Office/Home Use, MWBLKPDQ-RB: $10.99

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In keeping with its pattern of a March release for the last several years, Google has as of this afternoon launched the first developer preview of the next major version of Android — giving developers and early adopters a look at what’s coming via a beta that’s being made available for even more devices this time around.

Developers can get started right now by enrolling any Pixel device, including the original Pixel and Pixel XL, and the beta is available now for download at https://www.google.com/android/beta.

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The APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker has so many great ratings from users for a few important reasons. First, it’s water-resistant so you don’t have to worry while using it next to the pool. Second, it has great sound quality with nice deep bass. Third, it offers up to 10 hours of music streaming on a single charge. And finally, it’s only $19.99 on Amazon!

APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker IPX6 Waterproof Dual 10W Drivers, Enhanced Bas…: $19.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Wireless portable bluetooth speaker: Enjoy a High Definition stereo sound with a impressive volume whether you’re lounging around the house, or partying, walking out, camping, hiking, biking.
• Full and High-Definition Sound – Enjoy an impressively crystal clear sound quality and robust bass realized through dual high-performance drivers and passive subwoofer.
• QUICK & EASY TO PAIR – Our Bluetooth shower speaker & outdoor speaker uses Bluetooth 4.1 technology, so it pairs much more quickly than other portable Bluetooth speakers. The transmission distance is 33 feet, so you can listen to your device even when it’s far away.
• High capacity rechargeable 2200mAh battery for up to 10 hours of playtime based on music volume.
• Built-In Mic Hands-Free Speakerphone – Pick up a call conveniently by this mini speaker anywhere when it is connected to your Smartphone.

APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker IPX6 Waterproof Dual 10W Drivers, Enhanced Bas…: $19.99

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If you want to visit a coral reef, Italy probably isn’t the first place that pops into your head. In fact, it probably doesn’t pop into your head at all since nobody knew that a coral reef was hiding off the coast of Italy until now.

The reef, which is detailed in a new study published in Scientific Reports, isn’t a bustling oasis of sea life sitting just below the surface of some shallow lagoon. Instead, it sits well below the ocean waves, hidden from much of the light beaming down from above.

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The Sonos Beam is a terrific compact sound bar, and it might be worth the $399 asking price if you already have an extensive Sonos system and you want to keep everything in sync. If you don’t, however, there’s another option you should consider that costs much less while offering sound quality that’s just as good. It’s the Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System, which comes with a universal remote and still costs $150 less than the Beam. If you absolutely must have Alexa, buy an Echo Dot as well and you’re still saving $100.

Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System with Universal Remote Control: $249.00

Here’s some additional info from the product page:

• Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
• Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
• Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from any of your devices
• One connection to your TV. Optical audio input (digital); Coaxial audio input (digital); 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
• Universal remote controls TV, bass, Bluetooth connections and more
• Speaker:2.6 H x 21.6 W x 3.4 D (3.73 lbs), Remote control:4.1 H x 1.6 W x 0.4 D (5 oz)

Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System with Universal Remote Control: $249.00

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With WWDC 2019 right around the corner, we’re now less than three months away from seeing what types of new features and system enhancements iOS 13 brings to the table. And though Apple has done a relatively good job of keeping iOS 13 features under wraps, a few notable tidbits have leaked out over the few months.

One of the more exciting iOS 13 rumors we’ve seen centers on a brand new Dark Mode. Now I know that Dark Mode rumors tend to surface every single year around this time, but the sources pointing to a brand new Dark Mode option are more credible than they’ve been in previous years.

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Want access to tons of lightning-fast SSD storage wherever you go? Well it doesn’t get any better than the WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage Drive. This awesome portable drive is surprisingly compact considering it has half a terabyte of storage, and it supports blazing-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540 Mbps. It’s worth every penny at its full retail price of $160, but you can snag one right now for $99.99 if you hurry.

WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage – USB 3.1 – Black-Gray – WDBKVX5120PSL-WESN: $99.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Blazing-fast file transfers with read speeds up to 540 MB/s
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, WD Security, Social Media and Cloud Storage import, WD Drive Utilities
• 3-year manufacturer’s limited warranty

WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage – USB 3.1 – Black-Gray – WDBKVX5120PSL-WESN: $99.99

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