The proliferation of end-to-end encryption services has been fantastic for end users and for privacy, but it has also been a huge problem for intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Ironically, it’s the Snowden revelations from a few years ago that shined light on the far-reaching powers of the NSA and its partners when it comes to mass-surveillance operations, thus pushing more tech companies to create chat and voice apps that are end-to-end encrypted. The US government is still unsure of what to do about the phenomenon, and it’s actually going as far as to consider legislation that would ban end-to-end encryption.

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The Trump administration is thinking about banning end-to-end encryption originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 11:16:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who says you have to wait for Prime Day next month to find crazy deals? Not us, and we’re about to show you why yet again. People constantly flip out over how good the Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are. They feature fantastic sound quality and killer noise cancelling tech that’s still unrivaled. Of course, people also flip out over how expensive they are — $350 is a lot, even for the best noise-cancelling headphones out there. If you want to experience them for yourself but you don’t want to spend $350 to do it, definitely take advantage of the sale happening right now on Amazon that slashes renewed WH1000XM3 headphones to just $252.97. That’s close to an all-time low, so this deal will almost definitely sell out!

Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed): $252.97

Here are some key details from the product page:

• Renewed products work and look like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Box and accessories may be generic. All Renewed products come with the 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
• HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1
• Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control / SENSE ENGINE for virtual surround sound
• Hi-Res audio / 1.57″ LCP drivers for up to 40kHz frequency
• Bluetooth 4.1 LDAC connection / Connect to the Sony Headphones Connect App

Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed): $252.97

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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

Hurry and you can save $100 on Sony’s WH1000XM3 headphones that everyone flips out over originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:51:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re in the endgame of Avengers: Endgame beating Avatar at the box office — well, beating it again since the movie already did it once. That prompted Marvel to re-release Avengers 4, adding six minutes of extra content to the epic movie, as well as a special gift for fans paying to see the film in theaters one more time this weekend. A leak a few days ago told us already what kind of scenes we’re in for, and then Marvel confirmed them with its official announcement. Marvel hasn’t revealed anything specific about the contents of these scenes, but the one we want to see most has already leaked. Needless to say, spoilers are coming below so stop reading now if you want to be surprised.

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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 mysterious new scene from the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ re-release just leaked originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:26:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re closing out another week with one last roundup of daily deals that are seriously going to blow you away. Highlights include a $20 multi-color LED light strip that can do everything the $70 Philips Hue version can do, Alexa and Google compatible Wi-Fi smart plugs for just $6.75 a piece when you buy a 4-pack and clip the on-site coupon, the Logitech Harmony remote and hub bundle people go nuts for at its Black Friday price, Apple Watch Series 3 models starting at just $199, the first big discount on AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case, a huge sale on SanDisk microSD cards starting at just $5.79, $40 off the upgraded version of the best-selling Instant Pot, the best-selling surround sound system on Amazon for just $59.99, discounted Roku devices, Amazon’s Echo Dot within 99¢ of its lowest price of all time, and plenty more. See all of today’s top deals below.

LED Light Strip RGB Rope Lights LED Tape Lights Compatible Alexa/Google Home Waterproof 12V 505…: $19.99

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

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote – Black: $53.98

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $199.00

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Ba…: $299.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model): $179.99

SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD C…: $18.99

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

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Ric…: $89.99

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Roku Streaming Stick | Portable, Power-Packed Player with Voice Remote with TV Power and Volume…: $39.00

Roku Streaming Stick+ | 4K/HDR/HD Streaming Player with 4X The Wireless Range & Voice Remote wi…: $47.99

Bluetooth Blood Pressure Cuff Monitor for Left Wrist by iHealth, Smart Wrist Blood Pressure Mon…: $22.49

Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 6-Piece Cookware Set: $180.00

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $24.99

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: $20 LED light strip, $7 Wi-Fi smart plugs, $199 Apple Watch, AirPods 2 deal, SanDisk sale, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:01:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Boeing 737 Max saga continues with a new development that’s not good news for Boeing. There’s a new software issue that Boeing has to fix, which was discovered during recent FAA testing with the platform. There’s no telling when the fix will be deployed, or when the 737 Max will be certified safe for flying again. As of right now, airlines have extended cancellations well into the summer and early fall.

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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

Another critical software bug means the Boeing 737 Max still isn’t safe to fly originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 09:36:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even with Prime Day 2019 right around the corner, it’s entirely possible that the SanDisk 400GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card will never again be as cheap as it is right now. This blazing-fast card with tons of capacity launched at $250, and these days it sells for around $100. If you head over to Amazon before this sale ends, however, you can snag one for just $85.49! If you don’t need that extra boost in data transfer speed, you can also pick up a SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC Card on sale today for just $61, and every other size of SanDisk’s Ultra card has been discounted as well.

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

SanDisk 400GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $61.03

Here are the highlights from the SanDisk Extreme product page:

• Up to 160MB/s* read speeds to save time transferring high-res images and 4K UHD videos(2). Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds
• Up to 90MB/s write speeds for fast shooting.* Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds
• 4K UHD and Full HD-ready(2) with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30)(5)
• Rated A2 for faster loading and in-app performance(8)
• Built for and tested in harsh conditions: temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof and x-ray proof(4)
• Get the SanDisk Memory Zone app for easy file management (available on Google Play)(3)

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

SanDisk 400GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter – 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, M…: $61.03

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

SanDisk 400GB microSD cards have never been this cheap before originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 09:11:41 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Philips Hue LightStrip Plus is so cool and versatile. It’s also so expensive, even now while it’s on sale for around $70. If you’re looking for something with all the same capabilities but that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, we’ve got just the thing. Manzoku LED Light Strip works with an app, Alexa, and even Google Assistant, and it’s 16.4 feet long just like the Philips Hue strip. The biggest difference, however, is that it only costs $19.99 on Amazon!

LED Light Strip RGB Rope Lights LED Tape Lights Compatible Alexa/Google Home Waterproof 12V 505…: $19.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Compatible with Amazon Alexa/Google Home: You can control your led light strip with your voice, simply ask to turn your smart lights on/off, change colors or adjust brightness to suit your moods.
• Wifi Wireless Controller: Take complete control of your lighting with free Smart Life APP, you can easily change/DIY the led light strips’ color, brightness, change mode/speed; Remote control allows you turn on/off the rope lights at specific time from anywhere.
• Tape Light Features: Low voltage(Only 12V), low heat, waterproof, cuttable and linkable(every 3LEDs), protable, touchable, memory function, brightness adjustment, dimmable, DIY, multi-color selection, no hub required, comes with adhesive, convenient and safe to use.
• Wide Applications: Perfect wifi rgb strip lights to decorate home, living rooms, bedrooms, upstairs, kitchen, proch, parties, wedding, shopping mall, LCD, advertising displays etc.
• Ultra-safety Guarantee: FCC, RoSH, UL Certified. The package includes 1* LED Light Strip, 1* WiFi controller, 1* 24 key IR remote, 1* Power Supply, 1* User Manual, 1* Gift Box, satisfy all the things you needed. Offers 30-day free money back, 12-month warranty and life long technical support for all of our valued customers!

LED Light Strip RGB Rope Lights LED Tape Lights Compatible Alexa/Google Home Waterproof 12V 505…: $19.99

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

Philips Hue’ LightStrip Plus is on sale for $70, but this $20 LED light strip is just as good originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 08:46:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s a lot riding on the Galaxy Note 10 this year. Last year’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 phones were so boring that Samsung’s smartphone sales plummeted. Each of those flagship phone series looked almost identical to its predecessor, and Samsung failed to introduce any compelling new features at all that might prompt people to look past the recycled design and upgrade anyway. In 2019, Samsung took a big first step on the road to recovery. The Galaxy S10 series boasted a gorgeous new all-screen design and several exciting new features, and sales are believed to be quite strong so far. Then, disaster struck: Samsung decided that being the first smartphone maker to release a foldable smartphone was more important than releasing a foldable smartphone that isn’t a piece of junk. We all know what happened next… Samsung was forced to cancel its Galaxy Fold release when review units began breaking within hours of reaching bloggers’ hands. Oops.

I’ve already explained why I knew the Galaxy Fold would be an awful phone more than a year before Samsung even announced it. No, I can’t see the future, it’s simply that I’ve been doing this for a long time. Samsung Mobile is never good at being first. Never, ever. The company’s first-generation products are always very bad, and then it improves things in future iterations. That’s why mature Samsung Mobile products are so fantastic, and the Galaxy Note 10 with be the ninth generation of Note phone so it’s beyond mature at this point. The Note 10 series was already shaping up to be spectacular based on what we’ve seen and heard so far, and now a huge leak may give us our first real-life look at the upcoming high-end version of Samsung’s next flagship, the Galaxy Note 10+.

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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 huge leak might be our first look at the Galaxy Note 10+ in real-life photos originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 08:21:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Apple Watch is a rare example of a product that is absolutely worth every penny and then some, even if you pay full retail. Of course, even though it’s worth paying full retail doesn’t mean you should, especially now that the Apple Watch Series 3 is back on sale on Amazon at its lowest price ever. Pricing in Amazon’s big Apple Watch sales starts at just $199 for a 38mm Apple Watch Series 3 with Wi-Fi, and you can a 38mm model with Wi-Fi and Cellular starting at $299. 42mm models are on sale with discounts that are just as deep, so hurry up before this deal is done!

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $199.00

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Ba…: $299.00

Here are some additional details from the product page:

• GPS
• Optical heart sensor
• Digital Crown
• S3 with dual-core processor
• Accelerometer and gyroscope
• Swim proof
• watchOS 5
• Aluminum case

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $199.00

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Ba…: $299.00

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 might as well already be Prime Day now that Apple Watches are back down to $199 originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 07:56:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The second half of the year will bring us a variety of high-end smartphones, including Apple’s brand new iPhone 11 phones, as well as many Android flagships. The Galaxy Note 10 will be the first one to hit stores in August, with the Pixel 4, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, and OnePlus 7T set to arrive in the fall. That’s on top of all the other flagships coming from other Chinese smartphone makers, some of which won’t be easy to find in some markets. With that in mind, an industry insider’s claim that bezels are getting even smaller than before in the second half of the year is definitely interesting.

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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

Industry insider teases smartphones with even better all-screen designs coming this year originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 07:31:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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