February was another bad month in terms of the scourge of robocalls, which remain a pretty out-of-control problem in the US.

The total number of such calls received nationwide last month was almost 5 billion, which was just shy of January’s all-time high of 5.2 billion. While last month did represent a slight decline, to put into context how big a problem that number still is consider that February’s 4.9 billion robocalls equals almost 175 million received every single day during February — which likewise equates to 2,024 every single second during the month.

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This is the kind of thing that may get Game of Thrones fans more excited than most of the other interviews that cast members have given, in which they’ve shared their feelings about the final season and talked about how emotional it’s been (without sharing really anything in the way of detail, of course).

The actor who plays the Night King in the series has just given a rare interview, and it’s definitely got us on a whole new level of excited. For example, take this answer he gives, when asked what his all-time favorite Night King scene has been: “That’s still coming.”

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China’s space program is making big waves as of late, and its soft landing on the far side of the Moon earlier this year — a feat nobody else has accomplished — is the biggest feather in its cap yet. The country has already declared the mission a success, but it’s not done yet, and the rover that was aboard the lander when it touched down on the surface is once again exploring the lunar landscape after an extended nap.

Days on the Moon last a whole lot longer than they do on Earth, but so do the nights. When night fell on the Chang’e 4 lander and rover, the China National Space Administration made the decision to put the hardware to sleep until the light returned.

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LG has now trademarked what will apparently be the commercial name for its technology that allows the entire display on its new G8 ThinQ smartphone to also double as a speaker.

The smartphone maker showed off the G8 at MWC, where it certainly turned heads thanks to the Crystal Sound OLED technology that uses the phone’s entire screen to act as a speaker. According to a new trademark filing, LG wants to call the technology “Display Speaker,” with the trademark documentation also hinting at what LG will likely do with it next.

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SpaceX made history earlier this week with a successful launch of its Crew Dragon capsule, sending it to the International Space Station where it successfully docked and allowed ISS crew members to explore its interior. It’s a major step for both NASA and SpaceX, but Russia’s space agency might not feel the same way.

Roscosmos, the state-owned space corporation of Russia, and its Soyuz rockets have been the one and only ride available to NASA astronauts since the Space Shuttle program was shut down. The U.S. pays Russia a handsome fee, hundreds of millions of dollars, every year to secure seats for NASA crew members who need to go into space. That’s about to end, and as Ars Technica reports, the public-facing smile Roscosmos is putting forth may not be entirely genuine.

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All the classic mini consoles out there are neat if you’re looking for something nostalgic that you can play once or twice and then forget about. If you want something far more useful than a little box that can only play a handful of games, we’ve got just the thing. Snag a Hyperkin RetroN 1 HD Gaming Console for NES on Amazon for just $35, and it can play literally every single NES came cartridge ever made. That includes a 500 in 1 NES Super Games Multi Cart, for example, which will let you play 500 NES games on one cartridge for only $40! (Carts like these typically sell out pretty quickly though, so hurry if you want one.)

Hyperkin RetroN 1 HD Gaming Console for NES

• HD audio and video (720p), 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio switch
• High compatibility for NTSC AND PAL cartridges (via bottom case switch)
• Premium classic-style “Cadet” controller (10 ft. cable)
• 3 ft. HD cable, 6 ft. Micro USB charge cable with USB AC Adapter
• Also includes AV ports with AV cable, Product dimensions 13 x 2 x 8 inches (L x W x H)

Hyperkin RetroN 1 HD Gaming Console for NES (Gray): $35.36

500 in 1 NES Super Games Multi Cart

• PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY: We use superior components in our cartridge builds, proven to provide better longevity, play after play. All of our cartridges are double tested prior to leaving our warehouse to ensure a fully functioning cartridge upon arrival to our customers. We take great pride in producing the best cartridge available!
• GUARANTEED: Works with original NES and most clone systems, and of course is backed by our 100% guarantee. If it is not compatible with your system just return for a full refund! We make it easy for our customers!
• SOLID GREEN: This cartridge is a limited edition, solid green, color. Get them while they last!
• INCLUDING HITS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Contra, Tiny Toons, Ninja Gaiden, Adventure Island, Street Fighter, Air Wolf, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Excite Bike, Pacman, Ice Hockey, Spy vs Spy, Spy Hunter, Paper Boy

500 in 1 NES Super Games Multi Cart 72 Pin Green Game Cartridge: $39.99

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A report in late December revealed that various apps were sending data to Facebook without your knowledge, including popular apps like Spotify, Skyscanner, and Kayak. Some of them have fixed this behavior since then, but others haven’t taken action. That means Facebook still gets information about your app-related activities, even if you don’t have a Facebook account or if you’re signed out. And you can’t really do anything about it.

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There are so many great tools out there that can have a dramatic impact on your time in the kitchen. Instant Pots are the first thing that come to many people’s minds, but there’s plenty more out there that you should check out. If you’re a pizza lover, for example, the BakerStone Pizza Box for Gas Stove Top Ovens is going to completely change your life. It works on any stove or cooktop with gas burners, and it gives you wood fired performance and taste that fits up to an 11-inch pizza!

Stove Top Pizza Oven Box: $127.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Wood fired performance on your gas stove. Converts your indoor gas range or portable outdoor stove burner into an artisan pizza oven
• Bake artisan pizzas in 2-4 minutes*; fits up to an 11 in. Pizza (*performance may vary depending upon burner BTU’s, environmental conditions and other factors.)
• Sear and roast steakhouse quality meats, fish and vegetables using a cast-iron Skillet
• Reaches 600˚ F to over 800˚ F (over a single 12K to 18K BTU gas burner)
• Note: will not work on electric or induction ranges and cannot be used on gas range/ stove top with top surface (upward facing) control knobs.

Stove Top Pizza Oven Box: $127.99

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While countless HBO subscribers are impatiently awaiting the final six episodes of Game of Thrones, fans of George R.R. Martin’s book series still don’t know when they’ll be able to get their hands on The Winds of Winter — the sixth of seven books planned for A Song of Ice and Fire, which began nearly 25 years ago.

The author is still hard at work on completing the long overdue novel, but the good news is that, when (and if) he does finish the series, there should still be a few surprises in store that the show won’t ruin when it wraps up this spring. At least, that’s what Martin suggested in a recent interview ahead of season 8.

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The SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD isn’t called “extremely” solely because it’s a catchy name, though it certainly is pretty catchy. It’s called extreme because these are some of the fastest portable SSDs on the planet. Lightning-fast speeds and big capacities inevitably mean hefty price tags though, but you follow the BGR Deals team so there’s no way you’re paying full price. Hurry over to Amazon and you can snag a 250GB SSD for $49.99 or a 500GB SSD for just $89. Those are both all-time low prices, but there’s no telling how much longer they’ll be available so cheap.

SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable 250GB SSD (SDSSDEXT-250G-G25): $49.99

SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD 500GB SDSSDEXT-500G-G25: $89.00

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• High-speed storage for high res photos, videos and files
• Transfers files at blazingly fast speeds
• Compact and shock-resistant.Compatible with PC & Mac computers — no driver needed Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS 10.4+
• SanDisk Secure Access software encrypts private files
• Three-year warranty

SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable 250GB SSD (SDSSDEXT-250G-G25): $49.99

SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD 500GB SDSSDEXT-500G-G25: $89.00

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