• The asteroid that killed the dinosaur struck the Earth at the worst possible angle for the species living here at the time.
• Advanced modeling reveals that the rock likely struck at an angle of between 60 and 75 degrees, maximizing the amount of hot gas released into the atmosphere.
• The impact resulted in the death of approximately 75% of all species on Earth.

When the asteroid that created the Chicxulub crater struck Earth it was an absolutely devastating event. In fact, “devastating” might not even fully describe how destructive it was. Researchers believe it wiped out as much as 75% of all species on the planet. It’s one of the big reasons why we’re here today, but for the dinosaurs it was some pretty bad luck.

Now, a new study published in Nature Communications reveals just how unlucky the species on Earth truly were when that massive space rock arrived. It wasn’t just that the asteroid hit Earth or that it was particularly large — estimated to be as large as 50 miles in diameter — but based on new 3D computer modeling, it appears that the asteroid struck at the worst possible angle.

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• Amazon’s best-selling face masks are still among the most important tools out there for protecting yourself from the novel coronavirus, as long as you also practice social distancing.
• Of course, there’s one more thing that’s just as important if you want to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep yourself from getting infected: Hand sanitizer.
• Purell is still impossible to find in stores and it will be for quite some time, but Amazon has several best-selling alternatives in stock right now including very strong sanitizer with 80% alcohol.
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By now you must have visited the CDC’s coronavirus page in order to ensure that you’re following all the guidelines to keep you and your family safe. That means a few things in particular. First and foremost, you need to wear a face mask anytime you leave your house for any reason at all, whether it’s to go to the grocery store or just to take a walk around town. Simple 3-ply masks like Amazon’s best-selling face masks are more than enough to do the job — you don’t need a medical-grade N95 respirator since you’ll also be practicing strict social distancing. You can pick up some KN95 masks to use in higher-risk areas like public transportation or in small stores, but those 70¢ 3-layer masks are more than good enough for most situations.

In addition to face masks, there’s something else you need that’s just as important: hand sanitizer. Purell is still impossible to find anywhere, of course, but there are now several other options in stock at Amazon. In fact, several of them are even stronger than Purell with higher alcohol content!

The strongest hand sanitizer you can get right now on Amazon is Chemical Guys HYG10016 80% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer, which is available right now for just $9.99 per 16-ounce spray bottle. At just 62¢ per fluid ounce, the price is surprisingly low considering how strong it is. We have no doubt that it’ll sell out fast though, so definitely grab a few bottles now while you still can.

Chemical Guys HYG10016 Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (16 oz), 16. Flui…: $9.99 per 16 oz. bottle

In addition to Chemical Guys sanitizer, you’ll find 8-ounce spray bottles of Zatural Hand Sanitizer in stock and 2-packs are only $17.99 right now. They ship quickly compared to other options and they also have moisturizers mixed in so you don’t have to worry about drying out your hands. This hand sanitizer is a 62% ethyl alcohol mix, so it’s also very strong and has a higher alcohol content than the CDC’s minimum recommendations.

Adam’s Hand Sanitizer 8oz (3 Pack) – USA Made Hand Sanitizing Spray | 75% Isopropyl Alcohol by…: $17.99 ($8.99 per 8 oz. bottle)

Finally, 8-ounce bottles of Natural Concepts Hand Sanitizer Gel are available to purchase in 6-packs for $25.99, which works out to $4.33 per bottle. This sanitizer is 65% ethyl alcohol, which is once again even stronger than the recommended formulation for killing bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus. This brand is a best-seller that has been out of stock for quite a while now, but they’re on their way back according to the Amazon page so definitely order now while you can.

Natural Concepts Hand Sanitizer Gel, 6-Pack, 8 oz Bottles, 65% Ethyl Alcohol, Protect Against G…: $25.99 ($4.33 / 8 oz. bottle)

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• We share top 10 lists each week that help people find new shows to watch on Netflix and on TV, and they pretty much all have one thing in common: The most popular show each week is an original Netflix series.
• This week’s list has a huge surprise though, because the most popular new series of the week isn’t on Netflix.
• Is it TNT’s Snowpiercer? Did Amazon Prime Video make a big enough splash with the return of Homecoming? You’ll have to read on to find out.

It’s week 4,395,291 of coronavirus quarantines and if you’re like most people, you finished plowing through all the shows you’ve been meaning to watch a long time ago. Now, you’re left to dig through all the other shows out there in search of some entertaining new series to check out. There’s so much out there that it can be very difficult to figure out what to try and what to skip, but a great way to get some guidance is to see what everyone else is watching.

That’s why we share a new list each week of the top 10 most popular new and returning shows that people are watching — and this week’s list has a huge surprise.

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Hitting the town for a night out is something we are all craving for. Going out to dinner or a movie can be an ideal time for couples or even for families. But if you’re leaving your kids at home with a babysitter, you’ll probably be curious how they’re doing at some point in the evening. You won’t have to wonder much longer, thanks to the latest sales event from Woot!

If you’re looking for an indoor security camera, our favorite deals website has a new deal for you. Starting today and ending tomorrow, you’ll have access to Amazon Cloud Cam (Key Edition) Indoor Security Cameras for only $29.99! These are brand new cameras that allow you to see what’s going on inside your home for almost nothing!

Amazon Cloud Cam on Woot!: $29.99

You’ll be able to look live at what is currently going on where your camera is or you can watch recorded clips up to 24 hours later. The fact that this is synced up with Amazon Key adds extra layers to the security. This means that, in select cities and areas, you can work this with your Amazon Key smart lock. This has a 1080p Full HD camera and you can watch it all on your Cloud Cam App, which is available on your smartphone or tablet.

Offering night vision and two-way audio, you’ll be able to check up on your kids when they are at home. You’ll even be able to control your lock remotely and be able to know who is entering and exiting your home. This also comes with a 30-day free trial of any Cloud Cam subscription.

Here is the important information from the Amazon product page:

Amazon Cloud Cam

• Works with Amazon Key, exclusively for Prime members in select cities and surrounding areas. An Amazon Key-compatible smart lock is required to activate Amazon Key
• Visual verification – With Amazon Key, watch your delivery happening live or view a video clip of it later
• 24/7 monitoring – Check in on your front door any time in 1080p Full HD. Watch, download, and share the last 24 hours of motion alert video clips for free
• Notifications – Get notified when Cloud Cam sees activity at your front door with the Cloud Cam App
• See clearly in the dark – Night vision lets you detect what’s happening around the clock. Turn on/off night vision LEDs in the Cloud Cam App
• Two-way audio – Check in with the family or tell your dog to stop barking at the front door
• 30-day free trial of any Cloud Cam subscription – Get intelligent alerts and advanced features like person detection, Zones, and see up to 30 days of video history

Amazon Cloud Cam on Woot!: $29.99

Don’t forget that this is only available for one day, so if you’re looking to bolster your indoor security system, you better head to Woot!’s website as soon as possible. Don’t forget to go on Woot! frequently because if you do, you’re sure to enjoy some of the best deals on the market week in and week out. Get an Amazon Cloud Cam today from Woot!

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• Face masks with filters have been in stock and for sale for weeks now, and our readers have bought tens of thousands of boxes since the CDC recommends that we all wear them to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
• Prices have come down in recent weeks, and the best-selling face masks on Amazon now cost just 70¢ each.
• That had been the best price we’ve seen for top-rated masks until now, thanks to a special coupon that slashes the price of Sfave 3-layer face masks to just 41¢ apiece.

How is it possible that there are people out there who are still complaining about having to wear a face mask? Are you people insane?! It’s not just conjecture anymore, people… it’s a scientific fact that wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing protects you from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus. Yet somehow there are still whiny people out there complaining that wearing a face mask somehow infringes on their freedom. Seriously, give me a break.

Unless you’re a moron, you understand how serious COVID-19 can be whether or not you have any known pre-existing conditions. You’ve also read all the expert opinions on the benefits of wearing a face mask anytime you’re outside your home. The CDC says it quite clearly on its website: “everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public.” If you do that while also practicing social distancing and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer (there’s plenty in stock right now at Amazon) anytime you touch objects or surfaces in public places, you’ll protect yourself and everyone around you from catching COVID-19. It’s so easy, you’d have to be crazy not to do it.

As far as face masks go, we can tell that BGR Deals readers are very responsible because they’ve bought tens of thousands of boxes of face masks over the past couple of months. If you’re running low or if you want to stock up on masks ahead of the inevitable second wave of coronavirus infections, we’ve got some fantastic news.

Prices of face masks have dropped dramatically over the past few weeks, and the best-selling Jointown face masks on Amazon now cost just 70¢ each. At that price, there’s no reason not to stock up on a few boxes. Before you buy those, however, we need to tell you about another option.

Sfavereak 50pcs Disposable Face Mask 3 Layers Safety Masks With Elastic Ear Loop Comfortable fo…: $20.29 ($0.41 / mask) (use code F5CS46TK by 5/31)

Sfave 3-layer face masks have the same construction as Amazon’s best-selling masks. They also have the same design and great reviews. They’re not like N95 or KN95 masks, of course, though KN95 masks just arrived back in stock at Amazon and they’re down to $4 each. KN95 face masks are great for high-risk situations like taking public transportation, but regular 3-ply masks definitely do the job in normal circumstances as long as you’re also using social distancing and good hygiene.

70¢ each is already a fantastic price for something that could quite literally save your life, but a special limited-time deal on the Sfave face masks slashes the price even further. Use the coupon code F5CS46TK at checkout and you can get a 50-count box of 3-ply face masks for only $20.29. That’s less than 41¢ per mask! This coupon code is supposed to last through the end of the day on May 31 but we’re guessing these masks will sell out long before then. In other words, hurry up or you’ll miss out.

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• The first coronavirus contact tracing app based on the Apple-Google COVID-19 spread API launched in Switzerland to some categories of users.
• Latvia will roll out nationwide its own app based on the standard as soon as it receives approval for the App Store and Google Play.
• Other countries and US states are working on similar apps based on the Apple-Google standard for iPhone and Android, as there’s an increase need to manage the spread of COVID-19 and warn people of potential exposure to the virus.

Apple and Google inked a historic partnership a few weeks ago, to develop a common standard for apps that can allow governments to conduct sophisticated contact tracing campaigns that could help them contain the novel coronavirus outbreak. COVID-19 is more contagious than we would have hoped, having infected more than 5.7 million people worldwide as of Wednesday morning, and claiming the lives of more than 353,000 patients. Countries including South Korea, Iceland, Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand excelled at testing and contact tracing in previous months. But as the curve has been flattened in most places and social distancing measures are loosened, there are plenty of second wave worries. New outbreaks are possible, and sustained testing and spread tracing campaigns will be required to prevent widespread transmission. Tools like the Apple-Google API that can be used in tracing apps are definitely needed to increase the scale of contact tracing well beyond what human tracers would be able to achieve. The first country to launch an app based on the Apple-Google standard is Switzerland, with Latvia and other European countries to follow soon.

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• iPhone 11 sales crushed competitors in the first quarter of the year. Apple moved nearly 20 iPhone 11 units during the period, just as the novel coronavirus health crisis started affecting the entire world.
• The Galaxy S20 series was no match for the iPhone 11, and the new Samsung flagships sold even worse than the Galaxy S10.
• The iPhone 11 displaced the iPhone XR as the world’s most popular phone in the first quarter, but the 2018 handset still made the top 10, surpassing the best placed Galaxy S20 version.

The worst thing about the Galaxy S20 in a world where the cheapest new iPhone costs just $699 was the price. Samsung somehow believed that it’s perfectly acceptable to sell the most affordable Galaxy S20 version for $999, and hoped it would make a killing. It turns out that the phone was too expensive for most people, and it was hardly able to put a dent in Apple’s sales. In fact, the iPhone 11 was the world’s most popular phone in the first quarter of the year, and there wasn’t even a contest.

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• There are plenty of Hearthstone alternatives, but Dark Table might be the most exciting yet.
• Dark Table is a four-player multiplayer card game with just one winner. Aside from card quality and skill, actual politics and alliances will alter the course of the battle.
• Dark Table already passed its Kickstarter goal, with launch planned for December 2021.

Blizzard’s Hearthstone is one of the most popular online collectible card games (CCG) on the market. It’s available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac and you get to craft a deck of cards comprised of spells and minions, and hope a combination of wits and luck will be enough to beat your opponent. You can build your way up and collect more cards as you gain in-game currency, or buy them in bulk to get access to the latest releases.

It’s a lot of fun, and it’s the kind of multiplayer game that you can play anywhere. Many competitors have challenged it, including Magic: The Gathering Arena, Gwent, and Legends of Runeterra, to name just a few. But what if you could add more players to the same fight? And what if you could add a new game mechanic where you’d be able to team up with others when it’s convenient, and then stab them in the back, in pursuit of victory?

Meet Dark Table — a promising CCG candidate that’s currently raising money on Kickstarter.

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• Microsoft has announced the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games being given away in June.
• Xbox Live Gold subscribers can grab Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse and Coffee Talk on Xbox One.
• You can save about $64 by picking up all four Xbox Games with Gold while they’re on sale for free.

Microsoft announced its slate of free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games it will be giving away in June on Tuesday. The highlight of the Games with Gold lineup this month is Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, which was the third entry in the platformer series that actually began on the Game Boy Color all the way back in 2002. I’ve also got a soft spot for the shoot ’em up Sine Mora, which I reviewed almost a decade ago.

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• For the first time, a warning label has been added to misleading tweets posted from President Donald Trump’s Twitter account.
• The warning label includes a link to a new page debunking Trump claims about mail-in voting ballots.
• President Trump went on to blast Twitter for the move — on Twitter.

There are three certainties in life that we know will never change. The twin realities of death and taxes — those are the two everybody already understood — but let’s go ahead and add a third to the list: It’s that Twitter, President Trump’s favorite social network, is absolutely terrible at handling and responding to the vicissitudes, freakouts, line-crossing, white lies, half-truths, and outright falsehoods delivered with breathtaking speed by its most high-profile user. And the step the company took on Tuesday, adding a warning label for the first time to posts from President Trump’s Twitter account, only reinforces that fact.

A quick recap, for those of you not aware: On Tuesday morning, President Trump tweeted the following: “There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed.” Beneath that tweet, Twitter added a label in blue that reads: “Get the facts about mail-in ballots.”

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