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SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top - BBC News

Posted: 21 Nov 2019 01:39 AM PST

SpaceX's Starship rocket prototype experienced a major failure during pressurisation testing on Wednesday.

A video from the scene in Texas showed the top part of the vehicle rupture.

Cryogenic propellants that were being loaded at the time dispersed across the Boca Chica facility in a huge cloud.

The US company bills Starship as an all-purpose transportation system of the future. It will be used to ferry people and cargo off Earth, and to destinations around the globe.

The Mk-1 prototype was due to begin practice flights to an altitude of 20km in the coming weeks.

In a tweet, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that could no longer happen and the ship would be retired.

Development work is already being directed at another prototype, labelled the Mk-3.

"[Mk-1] had some value as a manufacturing pathfinder, but flight design is quite different," Mr Musk told his legion of fans on social media.

A statement issued by SpaceX read: "The purpose of today's test was to pressurise systems to the max, so the outcome was not completely unexpected."

Elon Musk has given regular updates on his plans for Starship, the most recent being in September when he spoke at length about the vehicle's engineering and its likely applications.

The Mk-3 vehicle, he said, could be built much more quickly than the Mk-1. It was also capable of going into orbit.

Like the SpaceX Falcon-9 rockets, Starship is designed to be reusable. More so, in fact.

On the Falcon-9, only the lower booster comes back to Earth after a flight; the upper-stage is expendable.

In the case of Starship, it and its booster, which is called the Super Heavy, will make a controlled landing following a mission.

Starship has been touted as a rival to the US space agency's (Nasa) big new rocket called the Space Launch System (SLS), which will be used to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.

So far, Nasa is only considering Starship as a potential freighter, to deliver cargo to the lunar surface.

SpaceX has experienced a number of very public hardware mishaps in recent times. In April, for example, its Dragon astronaut capsule suffered a dramatic explosion on a test stand.

But the company is not afraid of these failures. It believes in a rapid process of "build, test and iterate".

SpaceX's methods - and successes - have had the rest of the rocket industry racing to catch up.

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Amazon Black Friday 2019: Here’s the massive list of deals that launch starting tomorrow - BGR

Posted: 21 Nov 2019 06:31 AM PST

Amazon already kicked off its early Black Friday 2019 sale last week, and there are tons of great deals available like Anker true wireless earbuds for $39.99, Alexa and Google enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs for $6.67 a piece, a bunch of killer Instant Pot deals, $350 Sony noise cancelling headphones for under $260, and more. Check them all out right here in Amazon's HoliDeals hub, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. You won't have to wait until next week to shop Amazon's full-scale Black Friday 2019 sale because it actually starts a week early this year on Friday, November 22nd. Yup… that's tomorrow! Want to see what Amazon has in store for us during its massive 8-day Black Friday blowout? Check out the retailer's full announcement below for everything you need to know and a list of tons of great deals, many of which will be available beginning tomorrow.

Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week is Almost Here – More Deals of the Day and Deeper Discounts Than Ever Before on Buzzworthy Holiday Gifts Across Every Department

Kicking-off this Friday, November 22, Amazon's Black Friday deals week will offer new deals all day, every day from fashion to toys, home, electronics, Amazon Devices and more

Save up to up to 40% on toys from LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels and more; up to 50% on Lands' End clothing and accessories; $40 off the Echo Show 5; deep discounts on brands including adidas, KitchenAid, L'Oreal Paris and more; plus exclusive deals from Amazon Brands, Amazon Music, Audible and more

SEATTLE – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. 18, 2019 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon today shared a sneak peek of top deals for its Black Friday deals week, which will offer customers new deals all day, every day totaling thousands of amazing deals across every category, plus more Deals of the Day and deeper discounts than ever before. Starting this Friday, November 22 through November 29 (Black Friday), customers can shop thousands of incredible deals on this year's most popular gifts, new and trending finds, holiday essentials, and more, across toys, electronics, fashion, beauty, kitchen, home, Amazon Devices and more. All of Amazon's Black Friday deals can be found by visiting amazon.com/blackfriday or on the Amazon App. Customers can also shop on smile.amazon.com/blackfriday to find the same amazing deals and Amazon shopping experience, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible products to a charity of your choice.

On top of the wide selection of deals and discounts available throughout Amazon's week of Black Friday deals, customers can also take advantage of select one-time-only, amazing deals from top-tier and most-loved brands across electronics, home, fashion, toys and more, all at jaw-dropping prices. These deals are expected to sell out, with new one-time only deals launching throughout the day on November 28 (Thanksgiving), November 29 (Black Friday) and December 2 (Cyber Monday).

Whether customers are getting a head start on their gift lists, readying their homes for family festivities or grocery shopping for holiday feasts, Amazon makes the holidays easier than ever with top deals and low prices. In fact, according to a recent Profitero study, Amazon prices were found to be 20% cheaper on average than other online retailers.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS PREVIEW:

The deals included below – and many more – will be available on various dates and times between November 22 and November 29 (Black Friday), while supplies last, at amazon.com/blackfriday, on the Amazon App, or bysimply asking "Alexa, what are my deals."

Amazon Devices

Amazon Brands

Save up to 50% on men's and women's clothing from Amazon Brands, including Amazon Essentials, Goodthreads, Daily Ritual, and The Drop
Save up to 30% on bedding & bath for the family from AmazonBasics, Stone & Beam and Rivet
Save up to 30% on furniture from Rivet and Stone & Beam
Save up to 30% on office furniture and supplies from AmazonBasics
Save up to 30% on phone accessories from AmazonBasics
Save up to 30% on kitchen electrics and housewares from AmazonBasics & Stone & Beam
Save up to 30% on luggage and travel from AmazonBasics
Save up to 25% on food and beverages from Amazon brands, including AmazonFresh, Happy Belly and Wickedly Prime
Save 25% on household supplies and personal care from Solimo
Save up to 15% on beauty, vitamins, and supplements from Amazon brands including Belei and Revly

Fashion

Save up to 35% on Herschel backpacks, wallets, hip packs, and more
Save up to 50% on Oakley & Ray-Ban sunglasses
Save up to 30% on Calvin Klein underwear
Save up to 35% on the newest Fossil smartwatches
Save up to 35% on adidas shoes, clothing, and accessories for the family
Save up to 40% on Levi's for the family
Save up to 50% on Lands' End clothing and accessories
Save up to 30% on Tommy Hilfiger clothing
Save up to 50% on top watch brands including Daniel Wellington, Movado, and more
Save up to 40% on Under Armour for the family
Save up to 30% on men's dress shirts
Save up to 30% on Izod clothing
Save up to 50% on Samsonite and American Tourister luggage
Save 35% on 14K gold diamond stud earrings

Electronics

Save on Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs
Save on Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10
Save up to 45% on streaming devices and accessories
Save up to 30% on select Nintendo Switch Software
Save up to 33% on select Nintendo Joy-Con
Save on Canon and Nikon cameras
Save on Headphones from Bose, Sony and other top brands
Save on Nintendo Switch Console with Digital Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Save on Xbox One
Save on PC gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, components, and accessories
Save up to 33% on Play Station 4 Slim 1TB bundle
Save on Oculus Rift S
Save on Garmin smart watches
Save 30% on select cell phone cases
Save on Klipsch speakers
Save on Jabra Elite Active 65t Earbuds
Save up to 35% on select iOttie Car Mount Phone Holders
Save on Garmin Forerunner 235 and DriveSmart
Save up to 40% on Corsair gaming products and accessories
Save up to 45% on Netgear products
Save 40% on Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020
Save up to 50% on Brother printers
Save up to 60% on HP Deskjet 2622
Save $30 on HP Sprocket 2nd Edition
Save 30% on MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen
Save $50 off Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019
Save over 70% on new Norton 360 Premium
Save on Kodak and Polaroid photo printers
Save on SanDisk and WD
Receive a $10 Gift Card with purchase of TurboTax Software

Toys

Save 15% on L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Disco Bigger Surprise (Amazon Exclusive)
Save 40% on the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon
Save 40% on tricycles and the 3-in-1 Wagon from Radio Flyer
Save 40% on the KidKraft Cinderella Royal Dream House
Save 40% on the Little Tikes Bake n' Grow Kitchen
Save up to 30% on select strategy games
Save up to 30% on Glitter Girls fashion dolls and accessories
Save up to 30% on Barbie, Hot Wheels and more from Mattel
Save up to 30% on select party games

Household, Kitchen and Home Furnishings

Save up to 30% on SodaStream sparkling water makers
Save on Hamilton Beach
Save up to 35% on Vitamix
Save on Nespresso
Save on Dash Appliances
Save up to 44% on KitchenAid
Save on Instant Pot
Save on Conitgo Water bottles, Food Saver and Rubbermaid food containers
Save up to 25% on select mattresses
Save on Ashley Mattresses
Save up to 48% on Degrees of Comfort weighted blankets
Save up to 15% on Bissell Lifestyle 220
Save up to 19% on Bissell SpotClean Pro
Save on Casper Sleep Soft and Supima Cotton Sheet
Save up to 37% on Bissell Icon Pet Stick
Save up to 41% on Ecovacs N79S
Save up to 36% off Ecovacs Deebot 661
Save up to 26% Bissell Crosswave
Save up to 19% on Bissell SpotClean Pro
Save up to 22% on Bissell MyAir
Save up to 20% on Oreck Commercial XL Commercial Upright Vacuums
Save on AIRMEGA 400S The Smarter App Ena
Save on Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Protect Waterproof Mattress Protector
Save up to 15% on Bissell Lifestyle 220
Save on TEMPUR Adapt Plus Cooling Topper
Eureka NEN110A Whirlwind Bagless Canister
Save on Sunbeam Cordless or Corded Iron
Save up to 50% on Simplisafe 12-Piece Security System
Save up to 20% on Kidde products
Save up to 30% on Hunter ceiling fans
Save up to 30% on DeWalt tools
Save up to 30% on select SKIL tools
Save up to 25% on BLACK+DECKER drill kit
Save up to 15% on Opal Countertop Nugget Icemaker
Save 15% on NewAir Dual Zone Beverage Cooler

Smart Home

Save on Chamberlain MyQ Garage Hub at $17.98

Save on iRobot Roomba 960 at $399.00
Save on iRobot Roomba 675 at $199.99
Save on the new LG 82″ 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV at $1,699.99
Save up to $79.90 on Arlo Technologies products
Save on Shark IQ Robotic Vacuum at $399.99
Save over 30% on Netgear wifi & routers
Save $200 on Sony Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer
Save up to 39% on ecobee SmartThermostat and Switch bundle

Lawn & Garden

Save up to 35% on holiday live plants
Save on the Sun Joe SPX4000-PRO Pressure Washer
Save 35% on Greenworks 80V outdoor power tools
Save up to 30% on Keter Cool Bar & more
Save up to 35% on fire pits and patio heaters

Audible, Music, Video & Books

Audible: Between November 25 and 27, new members receive a bonus $15 Amazon credit and continue to save 53% on the first three months of an Audible membership at $6.95 a month. Additional offers to be announced through the holiday season.
For a limited time, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers can get the best holiday deal in Amazon Music's history- four months of the premium streaming tier for just $0.99, to enjoy unlimited access to more than 50 million songs, ad-free.
With purchase of select Echo devices, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers in the US, UK, Germany and Japan will also receive four months of the premium, ad-free streaming tier for free.
Prime Video: Between November 29 and December 5, Prime members can enjoy 50% off to rent or buy on new release movies.
The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, Prime Video's first foray into the holiday special space, will premiere globally on Friday, November 29. The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show will also be accompanied by an official soundtrack available on Amazon Music and other DSPs beginning November 29. Learn more at amazon.com/kaceychristmas
Get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free – Enjoy unlimited access to over 1 million books, popular magazines and thousands of books with Audible narration. Offer valid for new subscribers only.
Get $10 back in eBook credit when you spend $30 on eBooks (activation required).
Save up to 80% on select Kindle best-selling books
Save up to 50% on Popular Children Books

Pets

Save 33% on Furbo Treat Tossing Wifi Pet Camera
Save up 35% on Wisdom Panel Dog DNA Kit
Save up to 30% on Frontline Oral Defense Daily Dental Chews
Save up to 15% on Nutramax products for dogs and cats
Save 30% on PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder
Save 30% on select Greenies dog treats
Save 30% on Temptations cat treats
Save 30% on Cesar gourmet dog food

Sports & Outdoors

Save up to 40% on the adidas Diablo duffel bag
Save up to 35% on select Columbia outerwear, apparel, and shoes
Save up to 25% on Thule backpacks and luggage
Save more than 25% on golf training aids, including Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors
Save up to 25% on Osprey packs & accessories
Save up to 20% on best sellers from Coleman
Save up to 30% on fishing gear from Abu Garcia, Berkley, Penn, Ugly Stik, and more
Save up to 15% on stand up paddle boards from Serenelife
Save up to 30% on hunting essentials from Plano Synergy
Save up to 15% on Marcy exercise equipment
Save on the Bowflex Max Trainer M7
Save on Bushnell golf products, including rangefinders, GPS, and watches
Save 20% or more on Segway electric scooters and personal transporters
Save 20% on Huffy adult and kids bikes
Save on Callaway golf balls, headwear, and golf bags
Save on JOOLA table tennis tables and more
Save more than 15% on select GoSports favorites, including wood premium cornhole set, giant wooden toppling tower, and more

Beauty

Save up to 45% on Philips Sonicare appliances and brush heads
Save up to 40% on Aquaphor, NIVEA, and Eucerin
Save 30% on Panasonic electric razor for men
Save 20% on L'Oreal Paris brow stylist definers
Save up to 40% on professional and luxury beauty skin care, cosmetics, fragrance, hair and more
Save up to 33% on select luxury beauty devices and accessories

Health and Personal Care

Save up to 50% on 23andMe DNA tests
Save up to $60 on select Fitbit items
Save up to 30% on select nutrition and wellness items
Save 15% on Body Fortress whey protein powder
Save 30% or more on Duracell batteries
Save $70 on AncestryHealth Core™ Health + Genetic Ethnicity Test

Automotive

Save on Hella Sharptone Twin Horn Kits
Save on Camco Yellow Fasten Leveling Blocks

Amazon Payments and Gift Cards

Small Businesses on Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad

Save 20% or more on Amazon Handmade products from around the world – shop deals and the gift guide at www.amazon.com/handmadegiftguide.
Save up to 35% on top selling iOttie Wireless accessories
Save on Dash appliances
Save up to 35% on select party games for grown-ups including Exploding Kittens
Save up to 44% on Geekee True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Save 15% or more on select LuminAID Solar phone chargers and lanterns

Grocery

Save 25% or more on select Jack Link's beef jerky
Save up to 30% on select Victor Allen's coffee packs
Save 15% on select TAZO K-Cup pods
Save 20% on select Soylent meal replacement shakes and protein bars
Save 35% on Tea Forte tea gifts for the holiday season

Whole Foods Market

Amazon and Whole Foods Market are offering special savings on organic and classic turkeys in celebration of Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49/lb) and classic turkeys ($2.49/lb), and Prime members will save even more on turkeys ($2.99/lb for organic and $1.99/lb for classic). The offer is valid until November 28, while supplies last. Prime members can also receive exclusive deals on organic jewel sweet potatoes ($1.29/lb), organic cranberries ($2.69/12-oz bag), and Bonafide frozen broths and soups (35% off).

DISCOVER THE SEASON'S HOTTEST GIFTS

Customers can also shop Amazon's biggest-ever selection of curated gift guides and exclusive storefronts this year, which offer gifting inspiration and more:

Interesting Finds curates some of the most interesting and fun products that customers are sure to love. You are able to "like" certain products and will be shown similar items in the future. Explore even more curated collections of Stocking Stuffers and White Elephant gifts.
Gift Cards: customers can opt for even more convenience and have presents gift wrapped and sent directly to loved ones without hassle, or choose from a variety of festively-designed gift cards to Amazon, other retailers, restaurants, Audible, and more. You can even get a one-time $15 Amazon credit when you purchase $50 or more in Amazon Gift cards (limited to first-time gift card customers).

MORE WAYS TO SHOP

In addition to amazon.com/blackfriday, customers can shop Amazon's week of Black Friday deals in the following ways:

Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit Amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon App to shop, browse and search for millions of products, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish.
Amazon App: The Amazon App allows customers to conveniently shop for their holiday needs – anytime and anywhere – and, never miss a great deal. Customers can use the Watch a Deal feature to "Watch a Lightning Deal" and receive a notification on their mobile phone when the deal is about to start. Additionally, first time app users have an opportunity to save big this holiday. New customers will receive $10 the first time they sign-in to the Amazon App and an additional $15 when they make their first purchase on the app.

Alexa Shopping: Customers can add to their Amazon wish list with Alexa by saying, "Alexa, add headphones to my wish list" and track packages and confirm your delivery date with Alexa by saying, "Alexa, where's my stuff?"
Amazon Business: Save big when shopping for work with deals on everything you need for your business. Find deals on supplies for the office holiday party, employee and client gifts, and items for community donation drives. Stock-up for the new year with savings on the business essentials you need. Visit amazon.com/holidayforbusiness. For more information and to sign up for a free business account, visitamazon.com/business.

Amazon Books: Whether customers want to discover a new book for the holidays, test-drive a device, or purchase Amazon Gift Cards, Amazon Books offers gifts for everyone. To find the store nearest you visit: www.amazon.com/stores.
Amazon 4-star: Designed around Amazon.com customers, Amazon 4-star stores feature products that are 4 stars and above, top sellers, new and trending, and most popular from top categories including devices, consumer electronics, toys, games, books, kitchen, home. To find the store nearest you visit: www.amazon.com/stores.
Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live's shoppable Black Friday livestream throughout the day on November 29 for demonstrations on top deal products and cameo appearances from celebrities you love. Tune-instarting at 4am PST by visiting www.amazon.com/live.
Treasure Truck: Discover great gifts you never thought of on Treasure Truck. Opt-in by texting 'TRUCK' to 24193 and receive notifications for same-day offers – order the item and pick up at the truck the same day. This Black Friday, gift givers who act fast will find an incredible deal on a holiday-must-have tech item on the truck in select cities, while supplies last.
Whole Foods Market: Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, like deep discounts on dozens of select popular products each week and an additional 10 percent off hundreds of in-store items. Additionally, Prime members in thousands of cities and towns can shop their local Whole Foods Market store using Amazon.com or the Amazon App.
Woot! offers daily deals on customers' favorite brands and free shipping for Prime members. Visit woot.com from November 24 through November 29 or download the Woot! App for great deals.

GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, AND BEYOND

Amazon is committed to making holiday giving and giving-back easier than ever.

AmazonSmile: To jump right into holiday shopping and support your favorite charitable organization at the same time, simply visitsmile.amazon.com/blackfriday. By starting with smile.amazon.com, you'll find the same Amazon experience, with the added bonus that we'll donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible products to a charity of your choice.
Charity Lists: Charity Lists give charitable organizations an easy way to create wish lists of products needed, while providing a convenient way for customers to donate these essential items directly to the causes. Customers are able to contribute items that are truly critical, to charities they care about, no matter how big or small. Customers can shop thousands of Charity Lists by visitingsmile.amazon.com/charitylists, with new charities joining all the time.
(RED) Shopathon: For the third year, Amazon is teaming up with (RED), the charitable organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006, to fight AIDS. Amazon is providing customers a single destination to shop more than 150 (RED) products, including the exclusive (RED) edition of the all-new Echo, which will be available for a limited time. For every all-new Echo (RED) edition sold, Amazon will donate $10 to the Global Fund. Plus, customers interested in donating to support (RED)'s fight can do so on any Echo device by simply asking, "Alexa, donate to (RED)." (RED) products will be available starting today at amazon.com/red.

HOLIDAY DELIVERY MADE EASY

In addition to free delivery on more than 100 million items for all Amazon customers, Amazon has expanded its fast, free, and convenient delivery options for Prime members and customers this holiday season:

Fast and Reliable One-Day and Same-Day Delivery. Throughout the season, Prime members in the U.S. can shop a selection of over 10 million items for Prime Free One-Day Delivery and millions of items available for Same-Day Delivery in 46 major metropolitan areas. Not a Prime member yet? Join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/prime.

Ultrafast and FREE grocery delivery: Now Prime members get free and fast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market. Selection includes a variety of products for all your holiday needs from meat to, seafood, produce, snacks, and household essentials, with options for fast one- and two-hour delivery windows. Prime members who live in one of the more than 2,000 cities and towns where grocery delivery is available can request an invitation to shop Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market delivery. Learn more atamazon.com/grocery.

Pick-up and delivery on your terms: This holiday season, customers can pick-up their packages at a number of Amazon Hub locations including thousands of in-store staffed Counter pickup points across the U.S. within Rite Aid, GNC and Stage stores, as well as at Health Mart independent pharmacies. Additionally, tens of millions of products can be easily and conveniently delivered to 900 cities and towns across the country via Lockeror Locker+. To find an Amazon Hub location, visit amazon.com/Hub. In addition, Prime members in 50 U.S. cities and surrounding areas can also enjoy secure, convenient package delivery with Key by Amazon (amazon.com/key).

Follow @BGRDeals on Twitter to keep up with the latest and greatest deals from around the web. Quantities may be limited. Prices are subject to change without notice and coupons may expire at any time. Some deals may not be available to all customers. BGR may receive a commission on orders placed through this article.

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Apple’s HomeKit gets its first DIY security system - The Verge

Posted: 21 Nov 2019 06:00 AM PST

Abode has announced that the long-awaited HomeKit support is now available for its Iota home security system. The update adds the ability to manage and view the status of the system through Apple's Home app and Siri voice commands on iOS, macOS, the Apple Watch, and HomePod devices. The company says it plans to bring HomeKit support to its Gen 1 and Gen 2 systems in the future, but no timeline was provided.

As the first self-installed home security system with HomeKit support, the Iota can be armed or disarmed through the Home app. Any motion, door, or window sensors connected to the Iota will appear in the Home app, and it's also possible to view a live stream from the Iota's built-in camera without leaving the app. Siri can be used to get the status of the alarm, but it cannot be used to arm or disarm the system.

Video: Abode

Self-installed home security systems have become very popular in recent years, with companies such as Ring and SimpliSafe leading the market. They provide an inexpensive and easy way to add a security system to your home without having to have a professional install it or get locked into long and expensive service contracts. SimpliSafe has announced that it plans to support HomeKit at some point, but Ring has not committed to any HomeKit support for its Ring Alarm system.

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