On the heels of Google’s announcement that an awesome new privacy tool is coming that users can rely on to auto-delete their location history, now we’re getting word of a new dashboard-like tool that’s also coming to the company’s Chrome browser and which represents another pro-privacy move — or, at least, the semblance of one. The dashboard will let you have a greater understanding of the cookies that are tracking you online, in addition to giving you a way to limit them.

This news comes via The Wall Street Journal, which reports that the search giant has actually been working on this tool for six years. It was an on-again, off-again project at the company that started to pick up speed last year in the post-Cambridge Analytica era.

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Google now wants to crack down on cookies to convince you it cares about privacy originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 18:04:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mars as we know it today is a mostly dry, dusty place with a few pockets of ice in remote regions. It’s barren and we’re pretty sure it’s lifeless today, but that might not have always been the case. Scientists think that Mars was once a relatively wet world, but if that’s true then where did all of that moisture go?

A new study published in Nature attempts to answer that question, and a recent event on the Red Planet may have shown us exactly how it lost the majority of its water. That event, a planet-wide dust storm that killed NASA’s Opportunity rover, revealed some interesting clues about how water may have escaped Earth’s most similar neighbor.

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Massive dust storms may have sucked Martian water away originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 17:33:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay serious, this might be my new favorite thing. The Sonnenglas Original Premium Solar LED Lantern looks like a mason jar from afar because, well, it is a mason jar. But there’s something special hiding in the lid: an LED lamp on the bottom and solar panels on the top! The result is a solar powered lantern that you can use to create all kinds of fantastic looks by putting things in the jar. You can also just leave it empty and it still looks awesome. These lanterns typically sell for $35 a piece, but you can get them today on Amazon for just $26 each!

Sonnenglas: Original Premium Solar LED Lantern Solar USB Charging | Sturdy Glass and Stainless…: $26.24

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

• No. 1 Bestseller from Amazon Germany: The Award-Winning Original Ultra Bright Glass Lantern powered by the Sun. Live sustainably.
• Your OFFGRID Companion: Charges by the sun. Gives 12 hours of bright light. Perfect for reading, table deco, camping and backyard BBQs. Also as a hurricane light and during blackouts and emergencies.
• Ingenious Magnetic Flip Switch: Turn SONNENGLAS On/Off in the most fun and magical way. Waterproof and long lasting. Inside and Outside use. Stainless Steel and Sturdy Glass. Comes also with USB Charging Option.
• BRIGHTEN SOMEONE’S LIFE: Decorate your SONNENGLAS to your heart’s desire and give light in its most beautiful and practical form.
• Not Made in China: SONNENGLAS is the world’s only Fair Trade certified solar lantern. Engineered in Germany and Handmade in a Social Entrepreneurship partnership in South Africa it brightens lives around the world.

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This discounted solar lantern made from a mason jar is my new favorite thing originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 17:02:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As has been the case for many of the recent hardware release cycles, the upcoming OnePlus smartphone is among the most anticipated new devices of the year. OnePlus is set to unveil the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G next week, but you won’t have to wait that long to see the base OnePlus 7 model in detail, as Roland Quandt of WinFuture shared a trove of high-quality leaked marketing photos on Monday morning.

The OnePlus 7 (like virtually all recent smartphones) has leaked rather extensively up to this point, but these are the best, most detailed shots of the phone we’ve seen to date. You might notice that, visually, the OnePlus 7 isn’t a major shift from the OnePlus 6T. The big changes are being saved for the bigger models.

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OnePlus 7 shown off from all angles in massive leak days before reveal event originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 16:37:29 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want a cheap Chromebook that you can use to stream videos, browse the web, and do a little bit of work on, there are dozens and dozens of great options out there. But if you want a top-of-the-line Chromebook with premium hardware and killer specs, there’s really only one model you should consider. The Google Pixelbook with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is on sale right now on Amazon with a huge discount of more than $200. Hurry up or you’ll miss out!

Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB): $987.83

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Meet Google Pixelbook, the high performance Chromebook. It’s the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in. Press the Google Assistant key on your keyboard or say “Ok Google” to get started. The Google Assistant is always ready to help
• Features 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB for storage. The long lasting battery delivers up to 10 hours of use and it’s fast charging so you can get 2 hours of use in 15 minutes
• 4-in-1 design adapts to whatever you’re doing with laptop, tablet, tent and entertainment modes. Access to favorite apps including Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube, Evernote, Slack, Infinite Painter, Lightroom, Roblox and many more
• Pixelbook’s super thin and lightweight design measures 10.3 mm and weighs 2.45lbs. Features a 12.3” 360° touchscreen display, a sleek aluminum body, Corning Gorilla Glass and a backlit keyboard
• Powered by Chrome OS with automatic software updates so you’ll always have the latest virus protection. It starts up in less than 10 secs, stays fast throughout the day, and won’t slow down over time

Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB): $987.83

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With the smartphone market arguably saturated with premium devices that are practically indistinguishable, handset makers are now making a concerted effort to roll out thoughtfully designed smartphones at far more affordable price points. We saw it recently with the Galaxy S10e and soon we’ll see Google get in on the action with the rumored Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, more affordable versions of the company’s flagship Pixel 3 line.

As tends to be the case with forthcoming Android devices, there have been no shortage of rumors regarding the Pixel 3a. Just a few days ago, for instance, pricing plans for the 3a leaked and revealed that the 64GB versions of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will cost $399 and $479, respectively. With Google I/O set to kick off tomorrow, we’ll have the official rundown on the Pixel 3a soon enough; but if you’re the impatient sort, we’ve got you covered. The entire Google Pixel 3a spec sheet leaked earlier today and includes a number of interesting tidbits you may have missed.

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Full spec sheet for Google’s upcoming Pixel 3a smartphone just leaked originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 15:51:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Premium sound bars from companies like Bose, Sonos, Polk, and more can easily cost nearly $1,000. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that if you have the means, but you don’t need to spend anywhere near that much to add high-quality sound to any TV. In fact, forget about sound bars for a moment because Amazon is running a deal that gets you a full surround sound system for a fraction of what you’ll pay for just a premium sound bar. The VIZIO SB3651-F6 36″ 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar System includes the company’s best sound bar, a subwoofer, and two channel speakers, and it’s on sale today for only $199.88. That’s an all-time low and you’d have to be crazy to pass it up.

VIZIO SB3651-F6 36″ 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar System, Black: $199.88

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

• True 5.1 listening: enjoy True 5.1 surround sound with the included rear Surround sound speakers and wireless subwoofer
• Three-channel sound bar: a three-channel sound bar boosts your TV audio and delivers crystal clear dialogue
• Wireless subwoofer: experience room-shaking bass with the wireless subwoofer. Sound Pressure Level – 101dB
• Dts virtual: x – delivers virtual overhead sound For an immersive sound experience
• Wi-fi Streaming: experience higher quality audio streaming over your home’s Wi-Fi network, without interruptions from phone calls or texts compared to Bluetooth

VIZIO SB3651-F6 36″ 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar System, Black: $199.88

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Why buy a sound bar when Vizio’s wireless surround sound system is down to $199? originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 15:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cord-cutting just a hit a new record in the first quarter of this year, as more than 1 million people said goodbye to traditional cable and satellite TV packages and continued adding momentum to a trend that probably can’t be reversed at this point.

Consider this. Pay TV bled about 3.2 million subscribers during all of 2018, another watershed year for the industry. When you consider the losses that have continued to mount during the first three months of 2019, though, we’re a third of the way there already this year.

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Cord-cutting just hit a new record and put one more nail in traditional cable’s coffin originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 15:05:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The word “perfect” is thrown around far too much these days. Nothing is perfect — that’s obvious. But when it comes to cord-free wireless earbuds that are ideal for working out and running, the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100 True Wireless Earbuds are as close as you’ll ever come to perfect. They feature a fantastic design that’s very secure but still comfortable, and the sound quality is impressive. They’re also sweat-proof and waterproof, and they’re $50 off right now on Amazon.

Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100 True Wireless Earbuds, Sweatproof and Waterproof in Ear Workout H…: $99.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• SAFETY: Train safer with Always Aware eartips that are designed to let in ambient sound, allowing you to simultaneously listen to music and hear your surroundings.
• COMFORTABLE DESIGN: BackBeat FIT 3100, recognized as a 2018 CES Innovations Award Honoree, features a soft, flexible and secure-fit earloop design that provides a comfortable fit and remains stable during your most rigorous workouts.
• LONG-LASTING BATTERY: Bluetooth earbuds have up to five hours of wireless power so you can move more and charge less. Plus, a soft-shell charging case stores your wireless earbuds and offers up to 10 additional hours of power between charges so you can listen even longer.
• WATERPROOF AND SWEATPROOF: IP57-rated durable, sweatproof and waterproof design protects the earphones from sweat, rain, and spills and can withstand your most rigorous workouts.
• BACKBEAT APP: Easily install firmware updates, personalize your earbuds with the new My Tap feature, and choose your preferred voice prompt language, all from the BackBeat app.

Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100 True Wireless Earbuds, Sweatproof and Waterproof in Ear Workout H…: $99.99

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Plantronics true wireless earbuds are perfect for workouts, and they’re $50 off on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 14:42:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the Game of Thrones endgame comes into focus, Sunday night’s fourth episode of the eighth and final season crystallized the stakes involved for all of the surviving characters and moved the myriad pieces into position for the coming “last war,” in the words of Daenerys, now that the living have already won “the great war.”

A war they won, of course, at great cost. Costs that continued to mount in GoT’s Episode 4, The Last of the Starks, as we’ll see below. Read on for our rundown of just some of the biggest shocks, twists and overall key moments from the episode.

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These were the biggest shocks and most important moments last night on ‘Game of Thrones’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 6 May 2019 at 14:19:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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