Despite all of the negativity that can sometimes shroud Tesla, there’s no denying that the company revolutionized the auto industry in a relatively short period of time. Not only did Tesla prove that there was a market for electric vehicles, the success it enjoyed with the Model S ultimately spurred a number of traditional automakers to start developing their own electric vehicles. Without the Model S, for example, it’s fair to say that there would be no Porsche Taycan.

One of the more prominent innovations introduced by Tesla involves software improvements. Because so much of the Tesla experience hinges on software, the company is able to improve the overall driving experience by rolling out brand new features via over-the-air software updates. The most obvious example, of course, is when Tesla in late 2015 rolled out an update that introduced Autopilot to the world.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will roll out a new ‘Sentry Mode’ for enhanced security originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 17:30:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last year was a huge year for private spaceflight, with a steady stream of very successful launches and huge progress being made on more ambitious ventures. It’s already looking like 2019 is going to be an even bigger test for SpaceX, as well as competitor Boeing. Both groups are expected to soon begin their new manned spacecraft systems that will eventually serve NASA’s needs, but first NASA has to make sure it has its crews ready.

In a new announcement, NASA reveals that it is swapping out one of the astronauts expected to participate in the very first manned flight of the Boeing Starliner ship, which will ferry travelers to and from the International Space Station.

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NASA swaps out astronauts for first manned flight on Boeing’s new ship originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 17:09:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Once Mark Zuckerberg realized a year or so ago the degree to which fake news had become a pretty widespread problem across his beleaguered social network — that it was getting swamped by everything from sketchy publishers to trolls and Russians — he decided to attack the problem. By, well, not directly attacking the problem. More like doing his best to wall it off and push it to one corner where he hopes Facebook visitors will never see it.

We’re talking, of course, about his decision roughly coinciding with the 2016 presidential election to combat fake news by just dialing the organic reach of every brand and news publisher account on the platform even closer to zero than it already was. Voila! You don’t have to get into the messy business of making editorial calls about what’s fake news and what isn’t — potentially pissing off big swaths of your user base — if you just tamp down the reach of everything that’s not a personal Facebook account.

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Microsoft’s browser fights fake news by trying to steer you away from certain sites originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 16:48:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re been dealing with slow wireless internet at home and you’ve been blaming your ISP this entire time, you might be surprised to learn that many times it’s your own fault. So many people use cheap Wi-Fi routers that are unreliable and have poor range. Upgrading your router can have a huge impact on your home Wi-Fi, and today is a perfect day to upgrade. The NETGEAR R6700 Nighthawk Dual Band Gigabit Smart WiFi Router retails for $130 and it outperforms routers that are much more expensive. Today on Amazon though, there’s a $40 discount and a $10 on-site coupon.

NETGEAR R6700 Nighthawk AC1750 Dual Band Smart WiFi Router, Gigabit Ethernet (R6700): $79.99

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

• AC1750 WiFi—450+1300 Mbps speeds
• 1GHz Dual Core Processor
• Ideal for homes with 12 or more WiFi devices
• Advanced features for lag-free gaming
• Prioritized bandwidth for gaming, streaming videos, or music
• Refer user manual for troubleshooting steps
• Fast access to USB HDD with USB 3.0 port
• Smart parental controls let you filter content, manage screen time, and monitor usage on any connected device, anytime, anywhere

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Save $50 on a Nighthawk gigabit router that will completely transform your home Wi-Fi originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 16:27:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the list of arrivals in February wasn’t quite as impressive as it has been in recent months, the list of departures is shockingly short. By my count, there are only seventeen pieces of content leaving the streaming service between now and February 20th, with a vast majority of those departures coming in the first three days.

That’s not to say that there aren’t a few quality movies and shows being removed next month, including Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Shaun of the Dead. All five seasons of Queer as Folk are leaving the service as well, and Sing, which was a pretty solid animated movie, is leaving February 3rd. So while Netflix has limited the damage, there are a few movies you might want to put on your queue before they vanish.

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Leaving Netflix in February 2019: Every movie and TV show being removed originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 16:06:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s always exciting keeping tabs on Amazon because there’s no telling what the company is going to get into next. Whether it’s delivery drones or cashierless grocery stores, the company has a penchant for implementing novel and downright clever business ideas.

The latest example of Amazon thinking outside the box comes in the form of a brand new self-driving delivery service dubbed Scout. With Amazon always looking for ways to facilitate the delivery of Amazon items, Scout is an all-electric self-driving vehicle that will maneuver across sidewalks in order to deliver purchased items to customers.

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Amazon introduces ‘Scout’ – a brand new, self-driving delivery robot originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 15:45:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electric bikes are huge right now, and for good reason. This is an example of a trend that’s actually rooted in convenience, since it’s great to be able to get around without having to pedal when you want to. The SwagCycle EB-5 Pro Lightweight and Aluminum Folding EBike is a popular model that you should definitely check out if you’re looking for an EBike, since it checks all the boxes and it isn’t nearly as expensive as some comparable models out there.

Here’s a video of the Swagcycle EB-5 Pro electric bike in action:

And if you want a version of this bike that lacks pedals but has a faster 18 MPH top speed, check out the SwagCycle Pro.

SwagCycle EB-5 Pro Lightweight and Aluminum Folding EBike with Pedals, Power Assist, and 36V Li…: Price too low to display

Here are the highlights from Amazon’s EB-5 page:

• Pre-assembled; the electric bike already comes pre-assembled so you won’t have to waste time with complicated assembly and foreign bike parts
• Height adjustable for adults and teens; easily adjust the bicycle seat and handlebar to find the perfect position for a comfortable ride
• 14 inch wheels; a pair of air-filled rubber tires with quick-disconnect power lines ensure better traction and easy tire maintenance
• 15.5 mile range; ride your hybrid bike on full throttle to cruise up to 15.5 miles on a single charge by toggling between power assist and pedaling

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This awesome electric bike has 15.5-mile range, pedals for backup, and it can fold to fit anywhere originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 15:24:28 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the results of the partial federal government shutdown now persisting for over a month is that some 800,000 workers on Uncle Sam’s payroll are having to scramble to make ends meet, since they still don’t know when they’re going to get their next paycheck. In fact, the next time you hail an Uber, you might meet one such worker.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during an appearance on CNBC’s program Squawk Box Wednesday that many furloughed federal workers are turning to the ridesharing platform as a short-term way of making the money they need at the moment. “We love it when new driver partners join the platform,” he said, “but this is most definitely not how we want new driver partners to join.”

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To make ends meet during the shutdown, federal employees are driving for Uber originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 15:03:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our Sun is one of the reasons we’re all here today and we simply couldn’t exist without it, but it won’t be around forever. At some point far in the future our Sun will die, and when it does it’ll probably look a lot like this image captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope.

What you’re seeing here is a nebula labeled ESO 577-24, and it’s what’s left of what was once a red giant star and, before that, a main sequence star in the prime of its life. Now, it’s a white-hot ball of matter a fraction of its original size, and the colossal blast of gas surrounding it is the star’s “last breath.”

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This is what a star looks like when it dies originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 14:44:48 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you roll your eyes or let out a sigh of despair every time you open your toolbox or tool drawer, prepare to meet a tiny little tool that might just be the best $12 you’ve ever spent. The Tacklife Universal Socket Adapter looks a lot like any socket you’d find in a socket set. Upon closer inspection, however, you’ll see that this particular example has 54 tiny vanadium steel pins inside. These little pins retract when you slide the socket over a bolt or nut, allowing a single socket to fit anything between 7mm and 19mm. It’s a must-have for any toolbox!

Universal Socket, Tacklife 3Pcs Multifunctional 1/4”-3/4” (7mm-19mm) Socket Wrench Se…: $11.97

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• Suitable for any brand drill and Tacklife drill : PCD01B, PCD02B, PCD04B,PCD04C,PCD02C
• Perfect Tool Gift for Christmas
• ▲ 【Special Design】 – With one more wrench adapter, suitable for standard 1/4 to 3/4inches and metric 7mm to 19mm screws with no more than 450NM torque, meeting all your needs
• ▲ 【Chrome Vanadium Steel】 – Each socket contains 54 steel spring pins; With chrome vanadium steel, the hardness can reach 56HRC; The heat treatment finish provides strong rust resistance
• ▲ 【Universal】 – Can be adjusted to unscrew most metric, wing nuts, broken nuts, stripped nuts, eye bolts, square nuts, hexes, etc
• ▲【Adjustable Function】- Unique design automatically adjusts to any size or shape, compact and easy to carry. The design of the Hexgon and Spring Pin can be closely engaged with the parts, seamless, not easy to slip
• ▲【Wide Application】 – Suitable for automobile industry, home maintenance, manufacturing, construction and other industries, also favored by home decoration DIY design enthusiasts

Universal Socket, Tacklife 3Pcs Multifunctional 1/4”-3/4” (7mm-19mm) Socket Wrench Se…: $11.97

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Every single toolbox should have this $12 universal socket originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 at 14:26:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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