South Korea’s LG Electronics is teaming up with ChargePoint to install more electric vehicle charging stations in the US, the companies announced today. As part of the deal, ChargePoint will provide software to operate LG’s EV chargers, and LG will supply ChargePoint with hardware to bolster its network of 306,000 charge ports. The companies say they plan coming together to jointly install “commercial charging solutions,” with the first deliveries expected later this summer. Other possibilities include ChargePoint tapping into LG’s energy storage installations, as well as connecting LG’s ThinQ smart home system with ChargePoint’s Home Flex residential charger. LG Electronics, which makes TVs and home appliances, opened its first EV... Continue reading…

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The onslaught of summer gaming news might finally be at an end — but not before Nintendo has its say. Following events from PlayStation and Xbox, along with Summer Game Fest and presentations focused on Ubisoft and EA games, Nintendo has announced its latest Direct presentation. It’s slated to last around 40 minutes and will be “focused on Nintendo Switch games coming in the second half of 2024,” according to the company. (There won’t be any news about the next Switch, however, Nintendo says.) As always with Nintendo, it’s tough to predict what to expect, though it’s possible we’ll see a number of rereleases of classic games and, just maybe, finally get a glimpse of Metroid Prime 4. You’ll definitely have to tune in to see what the... Continue reading…

Image: WhatsApp Four members of ABC’s Modern Family cast have returned to their roles to star in a new commercial for WhatsApp. The ad is designed to promote WhatsApp to families that use a mix of iPhones and Android devices, so they can avoid green bubbles and the limitations of Apple’s group chat MMS solution. If you’re an iPhone user in the US you probably already avoid inviting Android friends into group chats, as it switches from iMessage to MMS and the regular Messages functionality like read receipts, encryption, and full resolution images are all disabled. WhatsApp hits on this directly in its commercial, with Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy) explaining to Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett) that “blurry photos” and “weird likes” are why he... Continue reading…

The first thing you do when you're looking at something on Amazon is read reviews, right? Even if there's a great Bluetooth speaker deal, you'll definitely read some reviews before you order. Since you've read so many Amazon reviews, you know how difficult it is for a product to amass a huge amount of 5-star ratings. So many inconsiderate people rush over to Amazon to drop a 1-star rating on a product for silly reasons. It really is a shame because it ends up hurting products that are actually quite good. Unfortunately, it's also unavoidable. With all that in mind, you'll immediately appreciate how good the OontZ Angle 3 portable Bluetooth speaker must be to have amassed more than 138,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. As a matter of fact, it's the best-selling portable Bluetooth speaker deal on Amazon's whole site! Now, for a limited time, it's on sale with a great discount. The Oontz Angle 3 is currently just $24.99 instead of $40, which is a fantastic price for such an impressive speaker. OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker, up to 100 ft Wireless Range, Portable Speaker for iPhone, Andr… Price: $24.99 (reg. $40) You Save: $12.00 (30%) Buy Now Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Lightweight Super-Compact Travel Speaker, Extra-Dura… Price: $48 (reg. $60) You Save: $11.99 (20%) Buy Now The Angle 3 often goes on sale for around $30-$35 fairly often. But when it drops below that price range, it's typically only for a very short period of time. That means if you want one at this price, you should grab one today. My favorite cheap waterproof Bluetooth speaker Are you at all familiar with the brand Oontz? Oontz speakers are made by Cambridge Soundworks. It's not exactly the most popular personal audio brand in the world. With that in mind, you shouldn't feel bad if you don't recognize it. That said, plenty of people out there have seen it mentioned several times in the past here at BGR Deals. While it might fly under the radar for some folks, the OontZ Angle 3 portable Bluetooth speaker is actually the single most popular portable wireless speaker on Amazon's entire website. That's right, folks... Amazon's #1 best-selling portable Bluetooth speaker isn't a model from one of the huge brands out there. Even though they spend countless millions of dollars on marketing and advertising, it's actually an awesome little speaker called "Oontz." As I mentioned, this best-selling Cambridge Soundworks speaker has more than 138,000 5-star ratings. That means it also happens to be one of the best-reviewed portable wireless speakers on the site. OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker, up to 100 ft Wireless Range, Portable Speaker for iPhone, Andr… Price: $24.99 You Save: $15.00 (38%) Buy Now This model retails for an affordable $40, but there's a limited-time sale right now that slashes it to the best price of the season. Big sound, small price Cambridge doesn't have the same brand recognition as top players in the market. But it does have something even more important: A high-quality lineup of portable speakers that cost a fraction of the prices those other brands charge. Word of mouth has done wonders for the Oontz line, and the Angle 3 is by far the most popular model. The Angle 3 offers surprisingly great sound quality and full bass for such a compact speaker. Also, the battery lasts for up to 14 hours of playback per charge. I've tried the Oontz Angle 3 myself, and I was definitely impressed. It's not on par with a $200 portable speaker from Bose, mind you. But the sound quality is much better than you would expect for such an inexpensive speaker. Plus, it's very well-built, which means that you can trust that the waterproofing will actually work. At $40, the OontZ Angle 3 portable Bluetooth speaker is already a steal. But if you head over to Amazon right now, you can pick one up for even less. At just $24.99, the Oontz Angle 3 is a steal. OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker, up to 100 ft Wireless Range, Portable Speaker for iPhone, Andr… Price: $24.99 (reg. $40) You Save: $12.00 (30%) Buy Now Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Lightweight Super-Compact Travel Speaker, Extra-Dura… Price: $48 (reg. $60) You Save: $11.99 (20%) Buy Now This is my favorite Bluetooth speaker deal you can get right now. Or, if you want to spend a little more money on a more widely-known brand, the Sony SRS-XB13 EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker is down to $48 today instead of $60. 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