Patrick Campanale

Smartphones can capture some stunning videography and photography, though one thing that can always enhance your videos is a stable shot. Some phones, like the iPhone 11 Pro, include optical image stabilization on some of the lenses, but that doesn’t really help all that much if you’re running or in a car. That’s where the all-new Zhiyun SMOOTH-X comes in. It’s a stylish, foldable, extendable, and affordable smartphone gimbal. That’s right, it both folds, and extends…all for just $60. What more can it do? Keep reading to find out.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Every 2020 iPad Pro model goes on sale with prices from $749, Home Depot’s Ryobi Spring Sales is here, Anker discount roundup starts at $11, and more…

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If your credit score has taken a hit these past few months due to late payments, high balances, or something else, then it might be time to look into the best ways to rebuild your credit. There are a number of ways to do just that, and the best option is through using a secured credit card. There are even options that won’t do a credit check, which can be helpful since just the simple act of having a credit pull can ding your score. So, without further ado, here are the best credit cards for rebuilding your credit score in May 2020.

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1MORE is back with the launch of its Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless In-Ear Headphones. This is the second product with active noise cancellation released this year by 1MORE, and coming at $150, will be a premium contender. Offering IPX5 water resistance, active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5, and 20-hours of battery life, these headphones pack quite a few premium features when compared to other models out there.

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Moment, a household name when it comes to accessories for your smartphone, has released the Rugged Camera Sling. While the company originally focused primarily on smartphone photography, they’ve since expanded into drones and even DSLRs. However, now Moment is focusing on extra gear outside of lenses and filters with the launch of its Rugged Camera Sling. You’ll be able to configure the interior thanks to its modular, padded dividers which can create multiple small pockets if that’s what you need. Or, remove them all for one large space to just toss your gear in, the choice is yours.

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Last year, Nikon released the Z 50 mirrorless DSLR. Now, the camera company is introducing the Z 50 Creator’s Kit, which offers extreme versatility in a portable package. This is the all-in-one bundle designed specifically for creatives and gives you everything required to get started on your videography and photography journey. You’ll not only get the 4K-capable camera, but also a lens, tripod, microphone, and even free access to Nikon’s online classes.

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We’ve been seeing teasers for Apex Legends Season 5 for the past few weeks, but we’re finally getting our first real look at what Loba’s toolkit consists of. From her tactical to passive and even her ultimate, she’s poised to steal the show. But, that’s not all. We’ve got more details on quests, the weekly hunts, and more in Apex Legends Season 5.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s Apple shopping event, brand-new 13-inch MacBook Pro gets first discount, Home Depot’s biggest DEWALT sale of the year, and more…

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While the semester is coming to a close, you might still be looking for the best credit card as a college student. You’re about to be home for the summer, and now’s when you can really build your credit to enter the next semester with a much better credit score. Well, there are some credit cards designed specifically for college students, so let’s take a look at what the best options are.

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Wyze is probably one of the most well-known names in the budget-focused home security market. After making an entrance a few years ago, they’ve launched several products to expand their offering, including a smart lock, a camera that pans, bulbs, and even plugs. But, the latest partnership that the company has undertaken is with Noonlight, which offers the ability to dispatch emergency services to your home with the tap of a button, no need to call 911.

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If you’ve never used a high-refresh-rate monitor or an UltraWide display, well, you’re missing out. I loved using HFR monitors at my last job when building computers, and honestly, I couldn’t ever leave my UltraWide that I’ve been using since nearly the start of my career here at 9to5. Well, MSI is combining the two with the all-new Optix MAG301CR, which offers a 2560×1080 resolution and a 200Hz refresh rate in a 30-inch display. If you’ve been searching for a great monitor upgrade without breaking the bank, well, MSI’s latest 200Hz display comes in at $350, which is a killer deal for the features it offers.

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SteelSeries is back again with another limited-edition collection after launching its lineup of Cyberpunk 2077 designs. This time, however, SteelSeries is offering a new suite of gaming peripherals based around the legendary Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Neon Rider skin. These peripherals, which includes a custom Sensei Ten and Qck L/Qck Prism XL mousepads, will feature unique designs built around the hit game CS:GO.

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Polk Audio is expanding its Sigma Series lineup of sounders with the Sigma S3, a $249 option to upgrade your home theater. This model offers four performance-tuned drivers and a wireless subwoofer that gives you a fantastic theater experience right inside of your home. You can pass through the latest HD, 4K, and 8K signals and it can even decode Dolby Digital 5.1 content that provides a lifelike home theater sound through a single HDMI ARC connection. Plus, you’ll find Chromecast for Audio built-in here that makes it super simple to enjoy your favorite tunes without turning on your TV.

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HP launched an all-new OMEN lineup of products that features brand-new gaming desktops as well as redesigned monitors and more. The latest OMEN desktops pack up to NVIDIA’s high-end RTX 2080 Ti graphics card (or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT), Intel’s latest i9-10900K or Ryzen 9 3900 CPU, and can even come with liquid coolers and a 750W Cooler Master 80+ Platinum power supply. RAM is configurable up to 64GB, and there are even more customization options. These computers come in either 25L or 30L cases, providing you with an expandable design that fits within a fairly semi-compact form factor.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s iPhone 11 gets a 50% discount, Apple Watch Series 5 starts at $299, Sam’s Club memberships are effectively free, and more…

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A few weeks ago, we covered the best cashback credit cards to choose from. However, something that many people don’t really dive into is how to best use that brand-new card. What are the best ways to take advantage? Well, we’re going to lay out everything you need to consider when trying to best use your cashback credit card.

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Apex Legends is heading into its fifth season, introducing an all-new legend, quests (more on this in a moment), and a revamped battle pass with Ranked Season 4. Loba made her official appearance today, and we can’t wait to see what skills she packs in the arena. Apex Legends Season 5 starts May 12th, and here’s what we know so far…

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If you don’t know who MKBHD is, well, he’s only one of the biggest YouTubers around. Origin teamed up with Marques to offer a pretty unique computer…inside of a Tesla. Now, you’re not getting a full Tesla here, but it is still drivable. Ludicrous PC from Origin is a Ryzen 9-powered gaming desktop like none-other, and of course, it would be 1337 enough to cost $13,373. What do you get for $13,000? Well, quite a bit, actually…

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Canon just released a new piece of software dubbed the “EOS Webcam Utility Beta” that allows you to turn select DSLRs into webcams for video conferencing. You’ll just need a USB cable and supported DSLR (more on that later) to take advantage of this new feature. It can be hard to pick up a webcam right now, so, if you have one of Canon’s newer DSLRs, then you might be in luck.

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As we head into summer, it’s time for companies to start releasing new PC components. That’s right, we’re heading into the “release everything” season, and it’s already starting to show. Just the other day, we saw a brand-new drive from OWC hit the market with 4TB of NVMe storage. Now, Kingston is launching its KC2500 NVMe SSD with up to 3.5GB/s speeds, offering fast storage for any setup.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s previous-generation iPad Pro gets $150 discount, Sonos Playbar and Sub hit $549, August Smart Lock drops to $95, and more…

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Apex Legends is seeing a new twist on armor before Season 5 drops in a few weeks. On Tuesday, April 28, we’re going to see an all-new limited-time mode called Battle Armor introduced. This event will take place on World’s Edge and evolves over the 14-day period until Season 5 is released, offering a “new twist on armor every few days.” What all does this entail? Well, we’ll be getting an extra week of Season 4, as well as dropping into the game with a weapon already in our hand, but keep reading to find out more.

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OWC, one of our favorite Mac and PC technology companies, just launched brand-new SSDs and is the “first-to-market” with 4TB NVMe drives. These drives aren’t brand-new necessarily, but the storage capacity upgrade is a huge welcomed upgrade. OWC’s 4TB Aura P12 M.2 NVMe SSDs have read and write speeds of up to 3400MB/s and 3000MB/s, ensuring that you have plenty of bandwidth for moving huge files, like what Canon’s EOS R5 can record, to your computer.

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Earlier this week, Canon finally announced its insanely specced EOS R5 mirrorless digital camera that we originally reported on a few months ago. Sporting a full-frame sensor, you’ll get crazy 8K RAW internal recording at 30FPS, 8K 4:2:2 10-bit Canon LOG or HDR PQ, 4K 120FPS slow-motion, and even in-body image stabilization. This camera is one for the record books folks, and could easily assert Canon to the top of the mirrorless race, placing them even higher than Sony’s current lofty spot affords them.

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Logitech is hoping to take back the budget realm with the introduction of its G203 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse. It offers gaming-grade performance, versatility, and a timeless design at a fantastic price. Offering a high-precision customizable sensor with up to 8,000 DPI, you’ll be at the top of your game with this $40 mouse. But, keep reading to find out who this mouse should be on every gaming desk.

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SteelSeries, one of the most well-known companies when it comes to PC gaming peripherals, just launched an all-new Cyberpunk 2077 Headset Collection. This collection includes three Arctis Pro accessory kits and two entirely new headsets, now that SteelSeries is the official audio partner for the famed game. What does this include? Well, keep reading to find out more.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: AirPods Pro hit a new low, iPhone SE pre-order deals, Anker’s biggest sale of the year from $8.50, and more…

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Credit cards can be a huge benefit, but when used wrong, can also be a big detriment. If you’re wanting to sign up for a credit card, but have a few questions, we’re here to help. Below, you’ll find a frequently-asked-questions form (FAQ) with some of the most common questions surrounding credit cards. If your question isn’t answered below, be sure to let us know what you’d want to know in the comments below!

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Crysis, the once famed game from Crytek studios, is making a comeback. 13 years after the initial launch of the game, Crytek is releasing a fully remastered version of its original Crysis 1 on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and even Nintendo Switch this summer. What can you expect from the game’s remastered launch? Well, a completely re-built single-player campaign, for one. But, keep reading to find out more.

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be quiet! is one of the leaders in building unique PC cases that generally have one main thing in common: they’re quiet. I mean, it’s in their name. I had the Dark Base Pro 900 back in 2017 when I did my original PC build and absolutely loved it. In fact, my little brother still uses it to this day, now that I’ve moved onto a new rig. Well, be quiet! is expanding its product offering lineup to include the Pure Base 500DX, which is an all-new high cooling performance case that has advanced lighting features.

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Simply NUC, a Platinum Intel Technology Provides, is launching a brand-new SNUC Book lineup of laptops. These are designed in collaboration with Intel to offer customizable RAM, SSD, and OS options. With two models available, the Cobalt for workstation and Nemesis for gaming, Simply NUC’s SNUC Book could be a game-changer in mobile computing technology.

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thatgamecompany’s classic game, Journey, which first made its way to console in 2012 on PlayStation 4, and that came to PC last year via Epic Games’ Store, is finally making its way to Steam. Steam is one of the largest platforms for games on PC, offering just about every game you could imagine. Epic Games, on the other hand, is a newcomer to the space made popular by Fortnite. However, the luster that Epic holds for many developers seems to be panning out as more and more titles are making their way to Steam once again.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro drops by $300, Amazon discounts its Alexa devices from $20, AT&T Gigabit Internet + TV for $40 per month, and more…

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Given everything that’s going on in the world right now, you might have some upcoming purchases that could set you back quite a bit. Well, if you’re not ready to purchase a brand-new refrigerator, TV, laptop, or anything else outright, picking up a 0% introductory APR credit card could be a good option for you. Just keep in mind that you’ll want to ensure the charge is paid off by the time the introductory period ends, or else you’ll get slapped with a huge interest card. But, without further ado, here’s the best 0% intro APR credit cards for April 2020.

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The last time I had a dedicated gaming computer was sometime in mid-2016, and after that, any “custom” computer I had sat unused in lieu of me working from my MacBook, Hackintosh, or eventually Mac mini. Well, it’s 2020, and I’ve decided that it’s time to set consoles aside and build a gaming desktop once again. I reused some components I had, but the ones I got new for the build were all chosen with a specific purpose. The star of today’s show is the NZXT H1 case, which, when it was launched a few months ago, I just knew that it would need to be the center of my brand-new custom PC gaming computer build.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is Activision and Infinity Ward’s latest installment in the series, and has been receiving frequent updates with new content for players to enjoy. Well, it’s time to start on the third season of the game, which includes new maps, new playlists, and even updates to the free-to-play Warzone mode that launched last month.

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CORSAIR’s latest mouse, the Dark Core RGB Pro, offers dual wireless connectivity through the Slipstream Wireless dongle or Bluetooth, giving it a wide range of capabilities. Plus, it can connect to your computer through a wired USB port giving even better response times. The optical sensor features up to 18,000 DPI native in 1 DPI steps and it has a blazing fast response time. But, the features don’t end there, so be sure to keep reading to find out more.

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 was probably the most well-known version of the game in the title’s history. From the infamous No Russian mission to some of the most famous campaign missions in gaming history, Infinity Ward is finally launching a remastered version of the acclaimed campaign. Offering glorious 4K HDR graphics, and built to be played on the latest platforms (PlayStation 4 at launch, with PC/Xbox One coming shortly after), this game is bound to be a hit with people spending more time indoors.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: 2020 MacBook Air hits a new all-time low, Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker sale from $129, Anker work from home essentials from under $10, and more…

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If you’ve played Apex Legends at all, then you know who Bloodhound is. For the uninitiated among us, Bloodhound is a unique Legend that can see and track enemy movements like no other Legend cam. His very advanced powers can be the difference between becoming Apex Champion and losing when used right. In the latest Apex Legends takeover event, Bloodhound’s Trials take center stage. But, we’re also seeing the return (and permanent addition) of duos, along with a few other fantastic updates to Apex Legends.

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Today, MSI is launching all-new laptops for both content creation and gaming featuring Intel’s 10th generation i9 processors. You’ll also find NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card here, making for an insanely fast, light, powerhouse of a machine. Offering nearly 50% faster speeds compared to the previous-generation processor, these new laptops can display higher FPS when playing games and render videos at much faster speeds.

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LG’s latest PC gaming monitor has some fantastic features. From built-in HDR10 compatibility to a 240Hz refresh rate, IPS technology, and NVIDIA G-SYNC, it’s the ultimate gaming monitor for spending more time indoors. The design offers a 3-side borderless feature which means that running a multi-monitor setup is easier than ever. But why should LG’s latest 27-inch 1080p 240Hz UltraGear monitor sit on your desk? Well, you’ll need to keep reading to learn more.

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If you’ve found yourself working from home more than normal lately, well, welcome to the club. Working from home can be pretty great, but since you can’t go to meetings in-person, you’ll likely have to opt for video conferencing instead. If you’ve got a desktop and no webcam and weren’t able to buy one before they went out of stock everywhere, then we’ve got a solution for you. Wyze Cam, the budget-focused security camera, can now turn into a webcam to use with your computer. There are a few instructions to follow in order to enable it, but, it’s fairly simple overall.

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BenQ, one of the most well-known projector manufacturers out there, just launched its latest product. The TH685 1080p HDR Gaming Projector sports native 1080p projection with 4K input compatibility is HDR-enabled and offers a 120Hz low-lag input. Offering a 100-inch projection at just 8.2-feet from the wall, this projector is perfect for the game room or home theater.

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