Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several decades you know that tensions have been high on the Korean peninsula. The standoff between North Korea and South Korea has seen its share of dramatic moments, and it looked like another potential confrontation was brewing early this morning when South Korea identified what it deemed an “unidentified object” flying near the border the two countries share.

A North Korean aircraft skirting the edge of the Demilitarized Zone could be seen as an act of aggression, and South Korea was quick to react. When South Korean jets arrived on the scene they found that the “object” wasn’t a single aircraft at all, but rather a flock of birds. Nature, you crazy!

Continue reading…

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

South Korea scrambles fighter jets to engage UFO… which turns out to be a bunch of birds originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 12:28:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

If you want a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, you have two choices. You can buy one from Apple and spend a fortune, or you can head over to Amazon ASAP, where you’ll find four different refurbished models on sale at insanely good prices. These are all mid-2018 models with Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB of RAM, lightning-fast SSDs up to 512GB, and plenty more. These are all refurbs though, which means supply is limited and they could sell out at any time. Head to this page on Amazon’s site to see which models are still in stock… and hurry!

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,879.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,879.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,979.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,979.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• This product has been tested and certified to work and look like new, with minimal to no signs of wear, by a manufacturer or specialized third-party seller approved by Amazon. The product is backed by a 1-year Woot warranty, and may arrive in a generic brown or white box.
• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
• 6-Core Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz processor with up to 4.1 GHz Turbo Boost
• 256GB PCI-E based flash memory storage; 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 SDRAM onboard memory
• Dual graphics processors – A discrete AMD Radeon Pro graphics card with 4GB dedicated GDDR5 memory and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 processor that shares memory with the system for an amazing experience.
• Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting. Built-in stereo speakers along with omnidirectional microphone, headphone port
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible. Bluetooth 5.0 technology for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and cell phones.
• Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
• I/O Ports: (4) Thunderbolt 3 via USB Type-C, (4) DisplayPort via USB Type-C, (1) 3.5mm headset jack

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,879.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,879.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,979.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,979.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Amazon is blowing out 15″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar refurbs, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 12:07:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Avengers: Endgame crushed plenty of records at the box office, making well over $1 billion during the opening weekend alone, and reaching $2 billion in the weekend that followed. But Endgame is still trailing behind Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time at the box office. Marvel re-released the movie this past weekend, just a few days ahead of the Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere. But the extra content and special poster were not enough to topple Avatar’s box office tally — at least, not yet. Avengers 4 might need another re-release of some sort to become the world’s highest-grossing film.

Continue reading…

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

‘Avengers: Endgame’ might need a second re-release to beat ‘Avatar’ at the box office originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 11:44:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Isn’t it awesome how you can control all of your smart devices from an app or even with your voice? Well now all your dumb devices can have the same great functionality thanks to the advent of Wi-Fi smart plugs. Plug your fans, lamps, coffee maker and more into the wall through one of these little plugs and you’ll instantly add app control as well as voice control thanks to Alexa and Google Assistant support. The possibilities are endless — I even have my outdoor landscape lights connected to a smart plug and it’s awesome. If you want to get in on the action, today is the perfect day to do it. Clip the $6 coupon on the product page and you can pick up a 4-pack of popular Etekcity Smart Plugs for just $26.99. That’s only $6.75 a piece, when the same thing from big brands can cost as much as $30 each!

Etekcity Smart Plug, Works with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, WiFi Energy Monitoring Mini Outle…: $26.99 ($6.75 each)

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• COMPATIBILITY: Works flawlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant & IFTTT. No hub required. Requires a secured 2. 4 Ghz WiFi network, Android 4. 3 or above & iOS 8 or above.
• UNLIMITED SMART CONTROL: Wherever you are, turn on/off home electronics. Manage unlimited electronic appliances – one electronic appliance per smart plug. One VeSync app can handle unlimited Etekcity smart essentials.
• FEATURES: Set countdown timer, create schedules, track energy usage, schedule lamps and lights by sunrise and sunset or share devices with family members. Get full access to your smart plug via VeSync app.
• EASY SETUP: Plug in the smart plug, download VeSync app and follow the in-app instruction.
• SAFETY ENSURED: ETL listed and FCC certified. Adopted 5VA flame retardant material, built with overheat, overcurrent and surge protection. Etekcity offers 2-year buyer Warranty and lifetime support. NOTE: A secured 2. 4 GHz WiFi network is required.

Etekcity Smart Plug, Works with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, WiFi Energy Monitoring Mini Outle…: $26.99 ($6.75 each)

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

It’s not too late to get popular Alexa and Google enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs for under $7 each originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 11:21:17 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Android might be one of the two most important mobile operating systems right now, and the biggest one by market share, but it certainly won’t be around forever. That’s why Google is already working on a universal OS that would one day replace Android without users having to worry about it. Fuchsia, as it’s called for the time being, will run seamlessly on a variety of devices, regardless of screen size. It’ll deliver faster updates and better privacy features, according to some reports, and it’ll support Android apps as well as native Fuchsia apps.

After months of rumors, Google finally confirmed the existence of Fuchsia at I/O 2019 in mid-May in what was somewhat of a surprise for the event. And now, Google made another strange move that gets us one step closer to a mobile future without Android.

Continue reading…

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Google just took a strange step towards replacing Android with something better originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 10:58:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

July 4th is still a few days away but the party is already starting here at BGR Deals, where we’ve rounded up some of the best daily deals you’ll find anywhere. Highlights include a one-day sale that slashes popular ENACFIRE true wireless earbuds as low as $27.99, deep discounts on every size SanDisk microSD card you can imagine, a crazy early Prime Day sale that slashes the Fire TV Recast OTA DVR to its lowest price ever, Alexa and Google enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs for just $6.75 a piece when you buy a 4-pack and clip the on-site coupon, a one-day sale that slashes the KithenAid Stand Mixer everyone’s obsessed with to its lowest price of 2019, up to $70 off the fastest USB-C SSD external drives in the world, an Alexa enabled Roomba robot vacuum for just $279.99, a killer one-day sale on 15-inch MacBook Pro refurbs, and plenty more. See all of today’s top deals below.

ENACFIRE E20 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones, 90H Playtime Bluetooth 5.0 Stable Connectio…: $27.99

Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Headphones, ENACFIRE Future Plus Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with 104 Cyc…: $41.99

SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Mi…: $11.45

SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD C…: $19.26

SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $29.99

SanDisk 400GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U3, V30, 4K, A2, Micro SD…: $85.49

Fire TV Recast, over-the-air DVR, 500 GB, 75 hours: $129.99

Fire TV Recast, over-the-air DVR, 1 TB, 150 hours: $179.99

Etekcity Smart Plug, Works with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, WiFi Energy Monitoring Mini Outle…: $26.99 ($6.75 each)

KitchenAid KP26M9XCCU 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Professional Stand Mixer, Contour Silve: $259.99

OWC 1TB Envoy Pro Ex USB-C, (OWCENVPROC2N10), External NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Solution: $249.00

OWC 2TB Envoy Pro Ex USB-C, (OWCENVPROC2N20), External NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Solution: $429.75

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets…: $279.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,879.99

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 220ppi Retina Display, 6-Core Intel Core i7,…: $1,979.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Today’s best deals: $28 true wireless earbuds, huge SanDisk microSD sale, Fire TV Recast, $7 smart plugs, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 10:35:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Whether you like spinach, kale, romaine, arugula or another leafy green, there’s no debate about using a salad spinner or not. Washing your lettuce in a colander in the sink is so last century, especially with these latest and greatest engineered products. Utilizing a salad spinner takes all the hassle out of the process and makes serving your clean salad simple. With a salad spinner, you can make large salads for your party guests or family easily. Take a look at the three highlighted salad spinners and get ready to eat healthy.

Best Push Button Salad Spinner

With just one push, the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner will clean your veggies and it only takes one hand to do so. With its patented pump mechanism and brake button, you can start the spinning easily and then press the brake to abruptly stop it. The non-slip knob locks the lid for storage and the bowl has a wide base so it will stay steady on the countertop. The basket inside can be used separately as a colander. The clear flat lid can be stacked and stored easily and the entire device disassembles easily for cleaning purposes.

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, Large, Clear: $29.75

Best Pull Control Salad Spinner

The MUELLER Large 5L Salad Spinner is built with anti-wobble technology, so no matter how fast it is spinning, it will stay put. The lid has a revolutionary pulling-bar system that lets you slide it forward to begin spinning. It also has a braking button and is made from 100% BPA-Free ABS plastic. This is large enough for a whole family as it holds up to five quarts. The Smart Lock Lid keeps it on during use and the salads will dry in minutes.

MUELLER Large 5L Salad Spinner Vegetable Washer with Bowl, Anti-Wobble Tech, Lockable Colander…: $25.99

Best Value Salad Spinner

Giving you the option to wash and spin-dry fruits and vegetables, the Cuisinart CTG-00-SAS Salad Spinner is designed for varied use. It has an easily turned spin knob that lets you get the cycle moving and the lid locks on to secure the food. The lid also has a slot where you can add and drain water without removing it. The clear large base can be used as a serving bowl, letting you keep the food in the spinner without having to transfer it. It only weighs 1.8 lbs. while empty and, measuring 9.9” x 9.9” x. 6.8”, it’s convenient to store in your home.

Cuisinart CTG-00-SAS Salad Spinner, Green and White: $17.45

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Best Foolproof Salad Spinner originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 10:31:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

For the creative minds charged with dreaming up new smartphone design concepts at Samsung, it would appear to be the case that no idea is ever deemed too strange or off-the-wall. Case in point: A new phone design the company has just patented that completely ignores the failure of Samsung’s piece-of-garbage first foldable phone, pressing right ahead regardless to give us a kind of first cousin of that Samsung Galaxy Fold.

Color renders of the newly patented design, prepared by Dutch tech news site LetsGoDigital, showcase a smartphone with a display that can be pulled from either side to stretch out into a device the size of a tablet. Almost as if it begs to be named the Galaxy Unfoldable (since it unfolds, of course).

Continue reading…

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

This is Samsung’s strangest smartphone design yet, and it’s kind of awesome originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 10:12:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

The KitchenAid KP26M9XCCU 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Professional Stand Mixer is one of several KithenAid stand mixers that everyone is obsessed with, and today is the perfect day to find out why. There’s simply nothing else out there as well-made and reliable as a KitchenAid, but the company’s popular stand mixers are also quite expensive. Well, they’re normally quite expensive, that is. Amazon is running a killer one-day sale that slashes the price of this fantastic mixer from $500 all the way down to $259.99. The deal is good on three different colors, but there’s a good chance it’ll sell out so you had better hurry up!

KitchenAid KP26M9XCCU 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Professional Stand Mixer, Contour Silve: $259.99

Here’s some important info from the product page:

• Burnished metal flat beater, PowerKnead Spiral Dough Hook and 6-wire whisk will help you mix, knead and whip ingredients into culinary masterpieces quickly and easily. And for even more versatility, the power hub fits optional attachments from food grinders to pasta makers and more.
• High performance direct drive, all-steel gear transmission delivers professional-style results. The motor protection automatically senses if an overload occurs – shutting off the mixer to protect the motor.
• The power hub turns your stand mixer into a culinary center. With more than 12 optional attachments use the power of your stand mixer to help you make fusilli pasta from scratch, shred a block of Parmesan cheese in seconds and so much more.
• 6-Qt. dual finish stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 13 dozen cookies, 8 loaves of bread or 8 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. The bowl is also dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleanup.
• 67-Point Planetary Mixing Action means 67 touch points per rotation around the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation. The beater, dough hook or wire whip rotates around the bowl, giving incredible bowl coverage for comprehensive mixing.

KitchenAid KP26M9XCCU 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Professional Stand Mixer, Contour Silve: $259.99

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer everyone’s obsessed with is down to its lowest price of 2019, today only originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 09:49:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

So many times in tech and even general business journalism, the tendency is to pit a new thing against its closest rival. To measure everything as a kind of tit-for-tat, binary comparison in which one company, product or service wins, and the other doesn’t. Or the strengths of one must be weighed against the shadow of another, and so on. Even though business leaders take great pains to point out that quite often, there is actually room for multiple winners in a category. Or, at least, multiple contenders.

Continue reading…

BGR Top Deals:

1. This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
2. Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43

Apple has apparently decided to make Apple TV+ the anti-Netflix originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 1 Jul 2019 at 09:26:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report