Simon Walsh

Love it or hate it, AirPods have certainly become a fashion statement. That’s for earbuds, but when it comes to headphones, Beats can typically claim the crown there with a slew of stylish options to pick from. That’s an area that’s starting to heat up now thanks to the rollout of the new V-MODA Shield Kit for its studio-focused M-200 headphones. As you would expect, these are interchangeable, allowing owners to shake up their look whenever the mood strikes. Continue reading to learn more.
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The latest and greatest in the cellular arena is 5G. It’s hard to miss a mention of it when visiting any major carrier or even seeing a few commercials. While it can be exciting for mobile devices, the true magic arguably happens with bigger form-factors like PCs and the like. This is where Lenovo Flex 5G comes in. It’s slated to arrive later this week, making it the first 5G PC available to the public. Continue reading to learn more.

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The smart home space is getting better all the time. The new Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera has debuted and it aims to satisfy indoor and outdoor security needs alike. It connects directly to a Wi-Fi network, ditching the need for a hub and has features ranging from color night vision to a built-in siren. Its wire-free design is powered by rechargeable batteries, ensuring you won’t need to keep AAs or something similar on-hand. Continue reading to learn more.

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While Wi-Fi 6 terminology has been looming for years, it’s only recently begun to gain traction. We’re finally seeing support grace smartphones and tablets, which arguably increases the amount of pressure router manufacturers face to get new and innovative products on the market. We’ve seen several Wi-Fi 6 routers debut, and now more than ever, mesh solutions are coming to the surface. Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini is the company’s latest 3-node mesh offering, and it manages to deliver Wi-Fi 6 while sticking with a compelling price tag. Continue reading to learn more.
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Hot on the heels of Tag Heuer’s luxurious Connected Golf Edition, Garmin has announced a high-end watch of its own. This “premium-crafted timepiece” is called Garmin MARQ Golfer and it sports the company’s “most advanced set of golf features.” These include functionality from Garmin like Hazard View, Virtual Caddie, PlaysLike Distance, realtime metrics engulfing wind speed, course layout, and the list goes on. Today’s release joins an extensive lineup of Garmin tech products focused on golf, but arguably this is about as close as it gets to having a Rolex-like equivalent in its lineup. Continue reading to learn more.
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Well over a year after Grado Labs unveiled its “zero-compromise” wireless headphones, the company is unleashing a new offering that will easily stand out from what feels like a never-ending list of competition. Grado Labs’ Hemp Headphones find yet another way to use hemp, and perhaps unsurprisingly, this product is the first of its kind. The company describes its limited edition Hemp Headphones as producing “a brilliant, warm, and precise sound.” Continue reading to learn more. 
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While lots of PC manufacturers design many offerings to compete with MacBooks, many end up falling short. This tends to be especially true when it comes to the look and feel of the product. The new Dell XPS 17 combats this with incredibly small bezels that give it a form-factor close to what you’d find in most 15-inch laptops. For some, this will make it one of the strongest 16-inch MacBook Pro competitors out there. So how does it stack up next to Apple’s most powerful laptop? Keep reading to find out.

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Roughly a couple of months after Canon released a webcam update for its PC software, companies like Fujifilm and Panasonic are quickly following suit. This isn’t much of a shock as Canon is easily considered one of the biggest brands in DSLR photography. Much like Apple, the company can throw some effort at a new feature and the rest of the market really has no decision but to quickly adapt. The new Panasonic LUMIX webcam update allows makes it easier than ever for the company’s customers to add yet another feature to its high-end cameras. Continue reading to learn more.
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Just a few months after Tag Heuer unleashed its last Wear OS offering, the luxury watchmaker is back at it again. The new release is referred to as Tag Heuer Connected Golf Edition, and is an iteration of the last. It expands the company’s lineup while delivering a robust, golf-focused smartphone companion. Buyers will score an OLED screen, a 45mm matte black titanium case, along with detailed golf data for roughly 40,000 courses around the world. Having a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and gyroscope are now commonplace in the most popular smartwatches, and the latest from Tag Heuer has them all. Continue reading to learn more.
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When it comes to traditional watches, Timex is a brand that many are familiar with. It’s been around since the mid-1850s and has loads of timepiece styles to choose from. Despite being in the space for an exceptional amount of time, the brand has been reluctant to compete in smartwatch arena, with its first foray landing in the form of Timex Ironman back in February. It appears the company is trying to make up for lost time though by announcing the Timex Metropolitan R and S offerings today. Both feature an OLED display, up to 2-week battery life, and “all the functionalities of a smart watch, without sacrificing style.” Continue reading to learn more.
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These days aesthetics play a large roll in many home offices. Unfortunately a work area can look fantastic, but can still lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain due to bad ergonomics. Thankfully a sleek, new LG Ergo monitor is here to save the day with a plethora of features bound to grab many Mac and PC users’ attention. This comes on the same day that Samsung opened up pre-orders for its latest gaming displays, but LG Ergo differentiates itself with a highly-flexible C-Clamp mount that’s ready to attach to almost any desk. Continue reading to learn more.
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Few product types can surpass just how confusing it can be to shop for a projector. There are loads of no-name brands with bloated specifications that can make reputable projectors with accurate feature lists look outrageously expensive. Brands like Epson, Optoma, and NEC have risen towards to the top for good reason, with tons of reliable offerings to choose from. Today, a new NEC 4K projector joins the lineup, and it packs a punch with 5,000-lumens, a wide variety of ports, and a minimum light source lifespan of 20,000-hours. Continue reading to learn more.
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When considering how easy it has become to stream almost any song from a wide majority of eras, it’s a bit of shock just how popular turntables have become. One could argue it is extremely inconvenient to rely on vinyl with so many digital options looming, but there’s certainly something nostalgic about rewinding to the older medium. Panasonic is celebrating its time spent in the hi-fi space by bringing a new Technics limited edition turntable to market. Only a small number of SL-1210GAE units will be made available, and they exist to commemorate the 55-years that the Technics brand has existed. Continue reading to learn more.
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Shortly after the unveil of its limited-edition NASA watch, Casio is back at it with the company’s first-ever analog G-SHOCK FROGMAN. Despite this change, the brand has maintained a similar form-factor to what’s been seen in digital predecessors. It features a new monocoque case made of carbon fiber reinforced resin, helping ensure longevity. Taking cues from the recently-debuted G-SHOCK Move, the new offering sports Bluetooth connectivity, but in this case it pairs with a smartphone for Dive Log and Tide Point tracking. Continue reading to learn more.

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As with more and more battery-powered devices make their ways into our lives, many of them make us question why it took so long to cut the cord. In many regards Dyson has cornered the market on that mindshare when it comes to cord-free vacuums, but that’s not stopping LG from pushing ahead with its newest competitive offering. The next-generation LG CordZero Stick Vacuum sports the company’s “most advanced suction power across a range of floor types,” clocking in at 200-watts. It’s also backed by a 10-year warranty and features user-replaceable batteries that equip owners with up to 120-minutes of floor-cleaning time. Continue reading to learn more.
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Even as smartphone cameras double-down and continue to get better, SANDMARC continues to crank out new camera accessories for the latest and greatest iPhone and Android devices. The all-new SANDMARC Motion Variable Filter is the company’s latest invention and it allows photographers and videographers alike to tackle long exposure and add cinematic motion blur to their creations. A standout feature for the latest iPhone users called out by SANDMARC is that it “enables you to shoot in Night mode in low light.” Continue reading to learn all about this new filter.
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When it comes to technology companies, Samsung is a brand that spans a large amount of product categories. Soundbars are one of them and it just unleashed new models. From object tracking sound to Alexa integration, the latest Samsung soundbars certainly offer some interesting features. The release of these coincide with Samsung Terrace, a new outdoor 4K Smart TV with Apple TV and AirPlay 2 onboard. Continue reading to learn more about the latest Samsung soundbars.
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Around 2-weeks after DroneDJ came across a duo of fresh GoPro trademarks, the company best-known for its action cameras has unveiled its latest accessory to date. It’s called GoPro Zeus Mini and bundles functionality found in Light Mod and Magnetic Swivel Clip, making it extremely simple to bring hands-free LED lighting into your next recording. Continue reading to learn more.
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After spending more than 10-years in business, MakerBot has unveiled yet another expansion to its 3D printer lineup. It’s dubbed MakerBot METHOD Carbon Fiber, and it consists of two models that are both capable of using carbon fiber reinforced nylon. This material is strong enough to replace metal parts, further broadening the capabilities of the MakerBot METHOD offerings. Continue reading to learn more.
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Lenovo has a long history of making everything from PCs to tablets, Chromebooks to Google Assistant hubs, and the list goes on. With Lenovo Smart Frame, the company aims to make it easier than ever to keep your favorite photos on display. This concept is far from new, but many of the existing executions up to this point have made the process of uploading photos more cumbersome than most would like. Top that off with obvious cables and you can see why Lenovo Smart Frame could easily stand out from much of the competition. Continue reading to learn more.
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In light of current events, it’s not entirely surprising that the original TurboGrafx-16 Mini release date pushed back. Products like this get delayed sometimes, even when there isn’t a pandemic. This classic remake was announced almost a year ago, which could either lead to a heightened amount of anticipation or lesser sales overall. At any rate, anyone that has patiently waited for the debut of TurboGrafx-16 Mini will be delighted to know that the new release date is very close. Continue reading to learn more.
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As the world continues to gravitate towards smartwatches, it arguably pushes traditional watchmakers to come up with unique and interesting designs that will keep heads turning. The new Fossil BIG TIC watch does just that with a modern, yet retro appearance that’s bound to catch some attention. It comes in two sizes, 32mm and 40mm, which is quite small when compared to the small and large offerings in something like the latest Apple Watch. No matter which size you choose, you’ll be greeted by a hybrid appearance that merges analog with digital. Continue reading to learn more.
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While everyone is bound to agree that wearing a face mask in public is far from ideal, it’s a way that all of us can help curb the spread of COVID-19. Sure, it’s easy to view this as a burden, but like many things, it’ll be much easier to do when we don’t get stuck in the weeds and decide to take the lighthearted approach. Thankfully Disney face masks have arrived and are bound to help many of us do precisely that. From Star Wars to Marvel and PIXAR to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the entertainment conglomerate has a fashionable and fun way to keep us covered. Continue reading to learn more.

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After receiving much fanfare from Apple Arcade and PC gamers alike, WHAT THE GOLF? will debut on Nintendo Switch in the next couple of weeks. Unlike your average golf game, Triband’s take on the sport is entirely different. It’s pitched as “the golf game for people who hate golf,” which is a humorous angle on this clever and downright hilarious game. Instead of simply porting the game to Nintendo Switch, Triband has taken things to the next level by adding “a new and exciting local two-player Party mode.” Continue reading to learn more.

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I think we can all agree there are no shortages when it comes to the soundbar and Bluetooth speaker markets. This means that new releases need to have either an eye-catching price or embrace the latest and greatest technology. On paper the latest Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar unsurprisingly focuses on the latter while three new Bluetooth speakers from the company fall somewhere in the middle. Continue reading to learn more.
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New Lenovo ThinkPad E14 and E15 laptops have now been unveiled and arguably the most interesting piece of information is that these swap Intel CPUs for AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors. This likely contributes to how Lenovo can deliver updated specifications while also keeping prices low. Aside from pricing, the choice to switch to AMD Ryzen may end up delivering a bit more gaming power to these notebooks as Intel has been lagging behind in the integrated graphics department. Continue reading to learn more.
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Creality’s latest 3D printer has been unveiled and instead of focusing on a really large build or support for special materials, the new model aims to make the whole experience easier. The Creality CR-6 SE achieves this with auto-leveling technology, easy assembly, and a built-in handle to make transportation very simple. This unit also tries to deliver high reliability with print precision of “up to ±0.01mm.” Continue reading to learn more.

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When it comes to the world aftermarket CarPlay receivers, Pioneer is arguably one of the most innovative companies. The latest Pioneer Wireless CarPlay receivers help convey this with the addition of Alexa support. There are five new models, each of which supports both wired and wireless smartphone pairing. Screen sizes range from 6.8- to 10.1-inches, with the largest model slightly resembling the floating design found in Apple’s new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. These originally debuted at CES 2020, but the company has signaled that they are finally ready for consumers. Continue reading to learn more.

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Hot on the heels of Plugable’s latest Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Cable Matters has now unveiled an all-new hybrid offering. Unlike the company’s other Thunderbolt 3 docks, this model also supports PCs and Chromebooks that only have 10Gbps USB-C. The latest Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 dock can run up to two 4K displays at 60Hz using a single cable. While performing that task using two DisplayPort inputs, users will also have access to I/O ranging from USB-C and USB-A to 3.5mm and Gigabit Ethernet. Continue reading to learn more.

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If you’re a 9to5Toys reader, you probably noticed the PS5 pre-order notifications guide we posted last month. There we linked to retailers that offered to send an email notification when Sony’s next-generation console went up for grabs. Thankfully many retailers have now done the same for Microsoft’s upcoming console, and here we’ll list where to go to increase your odds of snagging an Xbox Series X pre-order.
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Anker has taken the wraps off of three new devices. Each is focused on power, with Anker PowerExtend USB-C Capsule aiming to eliminate some cable clutter atop your desk, PowerExtend USB mini offering a compact strip perfect for travel, and PowerWave Sense for stylish Qi charging. These new products come hot on the heels of the company’s Soundcore Spirit earbuds which arguably go after many of Apple and Beats audio products. Continue reading to learn more about each of Anker’s new offerings.

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Beginning today longterm Lenovo laptop users familiar with the company’s TrackPoint now have a wireless solution to pair with a Window 10 desktop. It’s called ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II and it can be paired using Bluetooth or a Nano USB dongle. The keyboard itself is recharged using USB-C which arguably helps push the Windows world another step towards kicking USB-A to the curb. Once charged, ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II delivers up to a 2-month battery life with a mere 15-minutes powering it for a week. Continue reading to learn more.

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When it comes to affordable Apple Watch competitors, Amazfit wearables pack a punch. Huami has become known for delivering stylish smartwatches with some of the latest and greatest features at often a fraction of the price. Amazfit X is no exception with a standout appearance that sports a 92-degree curved AMOLED display, titanium body, and button-free design. It boasts 7-day battery life, a 326-pixels-per-inch screen, and many health features ranging from heart rate monitoring to stress detection. Continue reading to learn more.
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Whether you want to stream, podcast, or simply sound better in online meetings, JLab Audio now has you covered with a new lineup of microphones. Each of the new JLab microphones is a part of what the company is calling its Talk series. There are a total of three offerings in tow, helping cast a wide net to satisfy most of the market’s needs. Talk GO is the most compact and affordable, Talk is a middle of the road solution arguably aimed at the largest chunk of users, and Talk Pro focuses on the high-end with “professional level vocal recording.” Continue reading to learn more.

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While there’s a somewhat-overwhelming amount of smart light switches on the market, only a small number of them support Apple HomeKit. The new Aqara Smart Wall Switch helps bridge this gap with four variants ready to be controlled by Apple devices when paired with a hub. If you’re wondering why there are four variants, the answer is to provide one and two button options that will be compatible in both new and old homes alike. As we’ve come to expect from most HomeKit-ready devices, these switches also works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making them platform-agnostic options ready to serve almost any smart home.

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Over the last few months we’ve seen several new G-SHOCK watches debut. Back in February a Bruce Lee-inspired timepiece arrived and was shortly followed by the laser-carved Full Metal 5000. The brand has even begun to dabble in the smartwatch space thanks to the arrival of G-SHOCK Move. Today the watchmaker took the wraps off of its limited-edition Casio NASA G-SHOCK. The design is based on its DW5600 model and comes in an all-white colorway with NASA logo, American flag, and even a backlight that displays an image of the moon when illuminated. Continue reading for additional details and to find the launch video.
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Nearly 1-year after Garmin dropped its Approach Z80 rangefinder, a next-generation offering has been unveiled. It’s dubbed Garmin Approach Z82, and the company claims it is “the industry’s most accurate golf laser range finder.” Once armed with this range finder, golfers will be able to gauge distances of up to 450-yards with accuracy that comes within 10-inches or less. Garmin promises a sharp image and “superior viewfinder” thanks to the integration of a high resolution OLED display. Continue reading for more details.

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Lately we’ve seen an influx of gaming-focused projectors. Optoma debuted not one, but two of them in the second-half of 2019, and now BenQ is hot on their heels with a shiny new offering of its own. The new BenQ gaming projector delivers 3,500-lumens of brightness, which should theoretically do well in a wide variety of environments. Support for HDR is onboard, bringing higher contrast and a more colorful picture into the mix. That’s great and all, but the real appeal for gamers comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 8.3-millisecond input lag. Continue reading to learn more.
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Following the launch of Plugable’s expansive 14-port Thunderbolt 3 dock, the company is unveiling a more compact solution today that’s still powerful enough to run two 4K displays at once. Even better, those using a Thunderbolt 3 port instead of standard USB-C will be able to run both displays at 60Hz thanks to having two DisplayPort inputs onboard. Additional connectivity includes three USB-A 3.2 ports, Ethernet, and two extra USB-C inputs. The new Plugable Thunderbolt 3 Dock not only supports Mac and PC, but also iPad Pro, making it a versatile option that’s flexible enough to accommodate many use-cases. Continue reading to learn more.
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Shortly after Casio debuted a Honda Racing Watch, a new TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph has landed. With this model, the brand has opted for a brushed green dial, black flange and green aluminum fixed tachymeter bezel. The band is black, but green stitching is used throughout. Folks on the hunt for smartwatch capabilities will be disappointed, but should not forget that TAG Heuer scratched that itch with an Apple Health-ready model last month. Continue reading to learn more about the latest TAG Heuer Formula 1 watch.

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With most of the world spending a majority of their time indoors right now, it’s no surprise that Nintendo Switch consoles are flying off the shelves. It’s hard to find one in stock anywhere, and if that doesn’t put you off, the price tag for one that is likely will as many outlets are left with unique bundles. Despite high-demand, Nintendo forged ahead with a new firmware update packed with some handy features. Unsurprisingly a vulnerability researcher by the name of Mike Heskin has date-mined the code to find hints eluding to a dual-display Nintendo Switch. Continue reading to learn more.

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From the James Bond-inspired Swatch Q to G-Shock’s Bruce Lee-influenced watch, we have seen all sorts of new and distinguished timepieces lately. The latest to arrive is a new Casio Honda Racing Watch that’s all decked out in team colors and manages to garner a bit of smartwatch love. A vibrant red leather band and matte charcoal-gray stainless steel bezel help this timepiece stand out and smartphone pairing via the CASIO WATCH+ app aims to bolster its appeal as a healthy chunk of the watch market shifts towards wearables. Continue reading to learn more.

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Shortly after we covered Anker’s upcoming eufy Indoor Cam 2K, we now have details regarding the company’s soon-to-be-released smart lock. It’s called Eufy Smart Lock Touch and the design found here mimics much of what we’ve seen in the company’s Wireless Video Doorbell (hands-on review here). Some of the top features in Eufy’s new smart lock include 1-year battery life and sensors for both a fingerprint and detecting when the door is closed. Continue reading to learn more.
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While Sony unveiled quite a few PlayStation 5 specs a few weeks back, the company has yet to show off the actual console. Thankfully we’ve finally gotten a look at what the new DualSense controller will look like, and it’s quite a bit different than what we’ve used throughout much of the past decade. Even without showing us what the console looks like, Sony has continued to plow ahead with a planned holiday 2020 release date. With PS4 having released around 7-years ago, demand is likely to be high. Thankfully several retailers are making it easier for you to lock in that PS5 pre-order by signing up for notifications. Continue reading to find direct links.

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