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‘Breaking Bad’ movie confirmed and will debut on Netflix on October 11
We had a feeling that Vince Gilligan wasn't entirely done with the Breaking Bad universe. Sure, we have Better Call Saul, but the series finale to Breaking Bad \-- which saw Jesse Pinkman escape from his Neo Nazi captors -- left many fans clamoring for a more concrete ending. And now, those fans
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There’s a delightful ‘Wizard of Oz’ easter egg in Google Search right now
In honor of this weekend's 80th anniversary of the 1939 release of the classic movie musical The Wizard of Oz, Google has added an easter egg to Google Search that's as richly immersive as the one movie fans may remember from a few months back that was tied to the release of Avengers: Endgame
NewsAFP NewsDocking aborted for Russia's first humanoid robot in space
An unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot to be sent into orbit failed to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday, in a new setback for Moscow. "Russian cosmonauts issued a command to abort the automated approach of an uncrewed Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the
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12 new trailers you need to watch: Ad Astra, Bombshell, Rambo, and more
Good Boys turned out to be the surprise winner of last weekend's box office rankings, raking in a few million more than some of the blockbuster films that launched in previous weeks. Still, Hobbs and Shaw and The Lion King are still going strong and will have little to fear from incoming horror movie
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Russian capsule carrying robot fails space station docking
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has failed to dock as planned with the International Space Station. A statement from the Russian space agency Roscosmos said the failure on Saturday was because of problems in the docking system. Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said on Twitter that a
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Books not bets: Nevada casino hotel to serve as college dorm
University of Nevada, Reno officials knew it was a bit of a gamble when they agreed to lease a downtown casino hotel tower for a year and turn it into a college dormitory. The challenge was compounded by their determination to house as many as possible in the same building — a tall order in an extremely
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No, seriously, one $69 device will have you cooking perfect steak like a pro chef every single time
If you want to make sure your steak or any other meat is cooked perfectly each and every time, there's no better way to do it than with a meat thermometer. Of course, taking your steak off the heat a bunch of times or opening your grill to check the internal temperature can affect your cook. Don&
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Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight will join Phase 4 with their own Disney+ shows
Although the wait between Marvel Cinematic Universe movies can be excruciating for fans of the franchise, Marvel Studios is going to have an opportunity to fill in the gaps with shows on Disney+. Four of those shows -- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, WandaVision, and Hawkeye \-- were officially
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FAA warning to idiots who add weapons to their drones: Expect a $25,000 fine
There is a rite of passage, it seems, for a certain kind of person who acquires a drone. First, buy said drone. Have fun experiencing the novelty of playing with it. After that, see what you can get away with adding to it -- which, for some people, unfortunately, means adding everything from weapons
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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: $10 Philips Hue bulbs, $8 wireless charger, Rokus, Fire TVs, more
The weekend is finally here and there's no better way to celebrate than with some of the best daily deals we've seen all month! Highlights include Philips Hue white LED smart light bulbs for an all-time low of $10 a piece when you buy a 4-pack, $50 off the Sony wireless noise cancelling headphones
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France says social media platforms will still sign hate speech pledge
France said it was optimistic that U.S.-based social media platforms including Facebook and Snapchat would still sign a pledge to fight online hate speech despite a last-minute delay. France, which is hosting the G7 summit in Biarritz, was initially hoping to make social media giants sign a so-called
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France says social media platforms will still sign hate speech pledge
France said it was optimistic that U.S.-based social media platforms including Facebook and Snapchat would still sign a pledge to fight online hate speech despite a last-minute delay. France, which is hosting the G7 summit in Biarritz, was initially hoping to make social media giants sign a so-called
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Soyuz spacecraft carrying humanoid robot fails to dock with space station
A Soyuz spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot on Saturday failed to dock automatically with the international space station, Moscow news agencies reported. Live broadcast of the event on the Russian space agency Roscosmos was interrupted with the Soyuz spacecraft about 100 metres (109
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Russian spacecraft carrying robot fails to dock with space station
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying a humanoid robot failed to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported, citing a live broadcast. The FEDOR (Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research) robot on its way to the ISS on a planned two-week mission
NewsAFP NewsGerman army seeks out gamers in hunt for computer-savvy recruits
With a stand boasting a helicopter simulator and ultra-fast games, the Bundeswehr, Germany's army, has turned to the Gamescom fair in its bid to recruit computer-savvy potential soldiers. The call to arms is clear under a "Centre of Cyber Operations" sign with a keyboard-inspired logo
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Save $50 on an awesome 15-inch Acer Chromebook with 12-hour battery life
If you're looking for a new Chromebook with a nice big display and terrific battery life, boy oh boy do we have a killer deal for you. The Acer CB3-532 15.6" HD Chromebook is nice and speedy thanks to a 2.48GHz dual-core Intel Celeron N3060 processor and Wi-Fi AC. It also has 2GB of DDR3L RAM
NewsAFP NewsCuba's intranet creators, thriving despite regulatory clampdown
Except it was illegal, so Cuba's one-party communist authorities decided to clamp down on the practice, meaning the service had to adapt or be shut down. It's called SNET -- "Street Network" -- and began with people linking one home to another using rudimentary wiring. Eventually,
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This Chase credit card offer with 125,000 bonus points is so good, I actually signed up
BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers.I'm a frequent guest at InterContinental Hotels Group properties for a number of reasons, most of which revolve around how well the hotel chain takes care
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Judge orders woman in Capital One case to remain in custody
A U.S. judge on Friday ordered a woman accused of hacking Capital One and at least 30 other organizations to remain in custody pending trial because she is a flight risk and poses a physical danger to herself and others. At a hearing in Seattle, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson said Paige Thompson
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The chip that will power Huawei’s Mate X will be unveiled before the iPhone 11 launches
Huawei last year unveiled the Kirin 980 just a few days before Apple launched the iPhone XS series and its 7nm processor. At the time, Huawei made a big deal about launching the first 7nm mobile processor in the world, although it's Apple's A12 that was the first one to ship to consumers.Huawei
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Correction: Cyber Fraud-Money Laundering story
In a story Aug. 22 about federal authorities breaking up an international theft ring, The Associated Press reported erroneously the suspects are accused of stealing at least $46 million. The alleged thefts actually totaled $6 million, and authorities say the suspects attempted to steal another $40 million
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Philips Ambilight was the greatest thing to happen to TVs, and this kit brings the same feature to your TV
When the first batch of Philips TVs came out with Ambilight, it was the coolest thing ever. This brilliant feature extended the TV viewing experience beyond the confines of the screen by projecting colored light onto the wall behind the television in colors that match the colors at each edge of the screen
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Marvel cut an entire ‘Battle of the Sky’ from the end of ‘Avengers: Endgame’
There has been so much written about Avengers: Endgame since it hits theaters in April (and for months before that), you might have assumed there weren't any secrets left to learn about the Marvel Studios epic. Well, you would have been incorrect, as Sean Gunn (Kraglin in the MCU and brother of Guardians
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Trade War Might Not Be Settled for Months, Isaac Stone Fish Says
Aug.23 -- Isaac Stone Fish, Asia Society senior fellow, discusses the escalating trade war between China and the U.S. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
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Loup's Munster Sees Low Probability of Direct Tariffs on Apple Products
Aug.23 -- Gene Munster, Loup Ventures managing partner, and Bloomberg's Ian King discuss the impact of the escalating China-U.S. trade war on the tech industry. They speak with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
