Patrick Campanale

When it comes to taking photos or shooting video on your camera, generally speaking, an SD card will be your go-to storage method. With video files (and photos) only increasing in size as the resolutions climb, it’s getting harder and harder to shoot lengthy sessions of either photos or videos without having multiple cards around. With Lexar’s 1TB SDXD card, that’s a worry of the past.

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Microsoft’s Surface Studio is the king of Windows-based all-in-ones. In my book, Apple still rules the roost here, but the Surface Studio is a good competitor for artists who want to draw on their desktop. Now, Lenovo is entering the mix with its Yoga A940 all-in-one. Coming in at more than $1,000 below Microsoft’s Surface Studio price, this could become the go-to all-in-one for artists.

Lenovo didn’t skimp out on specs, either. The Yoga A940 should hold its own against both the Surface Studio and even some models of the iMac, though the iMac Pro still wins in the all-out power department. Lenovo’s Yoga A940 sports some very unique (and awesome) features, however, so keep reading to learn more.

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Towing a camper behind your car or truck is nothing new. In fact, it’s something that families have done for years. But, BMW teamed up with The North Face to bring a brand-new high-tech pop-up camper to CES 2019 which uses futuristic materials. The camper is made out of “Futurelight”, which is a new material that is breathable, yet waterproof. Keep reading to learn more.

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Dell’s Alienware division decided to make a huge announcement at CES 2019, claiming that it’ll be the first manufacturer to sell a laptop with a 240Hz display built-in. Alienware will also offer an OLED version of the m15 gaming laptop, for those who would prefer that.

Also on the OLED front, Alienware announced a 55-inch 4K gaming monitor (more like display at that size). This massive screen features a 120Hz refresh rate, which is rare on 4K OLED monitors like this. Dell is also updating its XPS and G-series laptops with OLED as well, which is great for consumers everywhere. More details below.

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HyperX is one of the most well-known companies when it comes to gaming headsets and other peripherals. The company announced today at CES a new lineup of products, from microphones to RAM, headsets, and even mice. The standout from the announcement would be the Quadcast Standalone Microphone, which works with PC, PlayStation 4, and Mac for streaming and audio recording. Plus, it’s great for doing voiceovers and offers a tap-to-mute functionality.

Alongside that, HyperX announced new Predator DDR4 RGB RAM, Cloud Orbit/Orbit S Headsets, Pulsefire Raid RGB Gaming Mouse, and even more to expand your gaming setup. Keep reading for everything.

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While 4K is finally becoming mainstream enough that it’s affordable for the masses, 8K is on the horizon. Today at CES 2019, Samsung announced its latest QLED 8K TVs with sizes ranging from 65-inches to 85-inches.

Samsung’s latest 8K TVs features Quantum Processors, Quantum HDR 32x, and 8K AI Upscaling. This means that no matter what you send to your TV, it’s going to be upscaled as best possible for the highest-quality experience Samsung can provide.

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Last year, HTC released its Vive Pro VR headset. At CES 2019, the company is upping its game with the Vive Pro Eye. The Vive Pro brought dual OLED displays with high-end headphones built-in, which is something that hadn’t been done in mass market VR headsets prior to its release. The Vive Pro Eye broadens virtual reality horizons by introducing native eye tracking.

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If you’ve been in PC gaming for any length of time, you’ve likely noticed the huge price difference in Freesync and G-SYNC monitors. The variable refresh rate (VRR) options go from budget-friendly with AMD’s Freesync standard to NVIDIA’s high-end and high-priced G-SYNC standard. G-SYNC requires certification and licensing, but is by-and-large a better experience when it works well. At CES 2019, NVIDIA announced that it’s bringing its G-SYNC ecosystem to Freesync and other VRR monitors through a certification program with 12 monitors already being certified.

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HUAWEI is known for its smartphones, but lately, the company has been pushing the envelope in the laptop space from its nearly-bezeless MateBook X Pro to its budget-friendly, yet powerful MateBook D. Now, the electronics company is announcing its latest foray into the mobile computing space, the HUAWEI MateBook 13.

The MateBook 13 will bring Intel’s latest Whiskey Lake processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card, and an 88% screen-to-body ratio with prices starting at $999.

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When it comes to your laptop, less really is more. Thankfully, gone are the days of massive bezels on mobile displays and in are super thin sides that let you focus on what really matters: the screen. Huawei has the Matebook X Pro (our review), which features a 91% screen-to-body ratio, but until now has been unmatched in better offerings. Today, Acer announced its Swift 7 laptop with a 92% screen-to-body ratio and much more.

Acer isn’t just packing a fantastic display into the Swift 7, but also great features. The chassis weighs less than 1-kg, offers dual USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports, has DisplayPort 1.2, and comes in two finishes. Keep reading to find out more.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: 2017 iPad Pro up to $280 off, Lenovo 10-inch Smart Display nearly $100 off, HomePod w/ 3-months of Apple Music $250, and more…

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When it comes to redesigning a room, it’s never easy. What wall color should you choose? Sofa? Lamp? Tables? There are all too many choices, but Amazon is doing its best to help you simplify your options. Amazon Showroom will let you design a room based on specific wall colors and items places around the room, showcasing a specific design that you can shop for once you make a decision.

This service will be great if you are needing to redesign a living room. You’ll be able to customize many aspects of this virtual living room, and hopefully more areas will be added as time goes on like offices, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and other living areas.

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ARRIS is one of the world leaders in router and modem technology and is showcasing that already in 2019 with the announcement of the “world’s first” AX11000 mesh Wi-Fi system. This is based on the latest Wi-Fi 6 spec and is dubbed the mAX Wi-Pro Mesh Wi-Fi System.

This whole-home internet setup is one of the fastest to date. It features 802.11ax radios in a 4×4 setup, which is built to offer “true gigabit speeds throughout your home”.

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If you’ve tried to use streaming media providers like VUDU, iTunes, Amazon Prime, or others, you know that keeping track of what movie is on which provider is never easy. That’s where Movies Anywhere comes in, and we’re going to walk you through how to set up your account.

Movies Anywhere will combine titles from VUDU, iTunes, Amazon Prime, XFINITY, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Fandango Now into one service. Not only that, but it makes your titles available on all of the aforementioned services, making watching your favorite movie a breeze.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: B&H Mega DealZone is packed with Apple discounts, Write-off Week 2018, Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ LTE $284, more…

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Refurbished Sonos Play:1 for $119, Apple Watch Series 3 from $229, 9to5Toys Products of the Year, more…

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SYLVANIA Smart+ Bluetooth smart home products are a great option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly smart bulb or LED strip for your home. But, until now, they only worked with Apple’s HomeKit over Bluetooth. That all changes today as SYLVANIA released a Google Play app that allows for Alexa and Assistant compatibility, giving people wider access to budget-friendly smart home accessories.

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Earlier this year, LG announced its first CineBeam Projector which featured 4K HDR in a portable and mirrorless design. Now, at CES 2019, LG will be showcasing its latest CineBeam 4K projector at CES 2019, which brings many welcomed upgrades like short throw technology, a new design, and more.

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Robots are becoming part of everyday life. From cleaning robots like Roomba to learning robots like the offerings from Anki, these animatronic creations are becoming a central part of life. Lovot is a newcomer to the space, and its robot is a cute creation that’s built to bring you joy and comfort.

Lovot comes from combining “love” and “robot”, and is created by Tokyo-based Groove X. It’s just over a foot tall, and resembles a child’s toy, with a very high-tech twist.

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When most people think of same-day delivery, generally Amazon comes to mind. I love getting Prime same-day, as it means I can get something within a few hours and never have to leave the house. Back in April of this year, Target announced that it would begin to offer same-day delivery in select areas. Now, Target’s same-day delivery service will expand to cover “all major product categories” in 2019.

Before now, Target only offered same-day store-to-home deliveries (or two-day site-to-home deliveries). This meant you would have to be in a physical location and have them deliver what you purchased in-store instead of bringing it home yourself. Through Shipt, a recent acquisition, Target will soon be offering site-to-home same-day deliveries.

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Update 12/19 @ 12:30 PM: Microsoft has launched pre-orders for the Razer Turret for Xbox One at $249.99 shipped. Orders are expected to ship by 3/31/2019.

There are just some games where a keyboard and mouse are more accurate than a controller. The one thing I miss the most when gaming on my Xbox One or PlayStation 4 is using a keyboard and mouse. Well, Microsoft announced a few months ago that support would eventually come to the Xbox, and Razer just announced its first wireless keyboard and mouse for Xbox One in partnership with Microsoft.

Razer has made some of the best peripherals for PC gaming for as long as I can remember. They’re a go-to company for people who want quality, features, and affordable prices.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s 3-day sale, B&H end of the year Apple event, HomePod is back at Black Friday pricing, more…

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As the holiday’s approach, companies are trying to get last-minute product launches out. Skullcandy is trying to secure its place under your tree with the launch of its Push truly wireless earbuds, and now 1More is taking its aim with Stylish TWS.

1More’s entrance into the truly wireless headphone market should be an interesting one. They offer a MEMS microphone, high-end antenna, and can function in standalone mode where only the right bud is active. Keep reading to learn more.

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More and more people (and companies) are adopting network attached storage systems for keeping files and documents secure and on-site. Using a local NAS will allow you more control over filesystem access and security, which is becoming a must-have thing these days. Synology is one of the main companies making quality NAS systems and recently introduced its latest DS1819+.

The DS1819+ runs off of the companies familiar DiskStation Manager with a plethora of applications available at the click of a button. The DS1819+ offers high-end specs that make it perfect for a small- to medium-sized business, keep reading to learn more.

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If you’re shopping for a gamer this Christmas, finding the perfect accessory for them is never easy. Some products are system-specific, others just aren’t the quality that we’d want or expect. Let’s take a look at several options that you could pick up as gifts for gamers in your life, from Xbox to PlayStation, Switch, and even cross platform. Keep reading to find all of my favorite gaming gifts you can buy this holiday season.

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Everyone is getting in on this “truly wireless” earbud train after Apple took the world by storm with AirPods. You can generally find this style of headphones in just about any price range, from quite budget-friendly to around $200. However, we’ve got a newcomer to the market. Skullcandy just recently announced its Push headphones, which are available starting now at Target.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is one of the best updates to the franchise in years. In fact, we even called it “our favorite CoD in years” in our full review. Though the game has gotten some nice updates so far (like Nuketown), it’s time for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s largest content update yet: Operation Absolute Zero.

Treyarch will be updating multiple aspects of the game tomorrow, December 11th starting first on PlayStation 4. You’ll soon have a new Specialist to choose from named Zero, new guns, and even Blackout will be getting some updates. Read on to learn more.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy launches its biggest Apple sale of the year, Ring Video Doorbells from $149, Sony PlayStation Classic review + giveaway, more…

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If you have an Alexa or Assistant-enabled device in your home, it’s likely that you’ve asked it a question and gotten the generic response back “I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that right now” or something similar. Well, Alexa soon will use context to help better understand your commands through conversation.

This is a huge breakthrough in technology, as it’s something that humans do naturally. It’s easy if someone gets the wording almost right when talking to you, and your brain fixes the sentence mid-conversation. However, technology has yet to be able to understand conversational speech. This type of advancement with Alexa would make it one of the best smart assistants around.

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If you’ve not heard of Moment, you’re missing out on a great mobile photography accessory. Despite its camera expertise, however, the company has always been lacking in one area: cases. Their lenses are fantastic and add an extra level to iPhoneography (or Pixel, Samsung, etc.), but the cases were never that great.

On the other hand, many other companies are fantastic at making cases, but no one quite matches Moment when it comes to lenses. In steps Nomad, one of our favorite companies around here. Nomad recently partnered with Moment to launch the Rugged Case for Moment, allowing you to use all of your lenses on your favorite Nomad case. Keep reading for more details.

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Cyber Monday and Black Friday are a thing of the past now, but holiday sales are still abounding. Today, eBay announced its 12 Days of Incredible Savings event with December Dozen and Green Monday.

You’ll be able to save on items from just about any category. eBay will be discounting Apple, Google, Dyson, Oakley, and more with new deals launching every hour during its Green Monday event. Keep reading to find out how you can save.

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I owned an early 2018 Razer Blade Stealth for quite a few months before making my journey back to macOS. It was a fantastic computer, but I just missed macOS too much to stay on it. The hardware was great, it was fast, and the screen was beautiful. But, the overall design was not really updated, and there were no dedicated graphics. Despite packing Intel’s latest, the machine simply felt dated.

Fast forward to today: Razer just announced an updated Blade Stealth. This update brings a “near bezel-less display”, better battery life, and now offers dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics for more power. Oh, and the only other grip I had was resolved: Razer now includes Windows Hello natively. Keep reading to learn more.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s 20 Days of Doorbusters begins, Anker’s biggest holiday Amazon sale, Rain Design mStand MacBook Stand, and more…

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Black Friday is less than a week away. In fact, it’s just a few days away! Though the largest shopping holiday of the year is just around the corner, we’ve still not seen every retailer’s plans for the big day. Sprint’s Black Friday ad is now here, so let’s take a closer look.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Beat the Rush Sale at Best Buy, Amazon Seven Days of Black Friday, up to $150 off the latest MacBook Air, more…

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One week from today starts the largest shopping holiday of the year. We’ve covered most of the major Black Friday ads that have leaked so far, but there are a few late-comers to the game. We saw the Lowe’s Black Friday ad drop a few days ago, but now it’s time to take a look at what Home Depot has to offer.

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If you’ve been trying to keep up with the best deals on specific home audio items from this year’s Black Friday ad leaks, well, it’s been a little hard. There are dozens of ads to sort through, and trying to compare prices is never fun. That’s what we’re here for though! We’ve got all of the best home theater deals from Black Friday 2018 right here in one convenient place for you.

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The QVC Black Friday ad just dropped, and now another online retailer’s sale flyer has hit the interwebs. If you’ve missed it, Black Friday is just 8 days away. We’ve already got most of the major ads covered, but now it’s time to take a look at the Groupon Black Friday ad.

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We’re a week away from Thanksgiving, which means we’re a week and a day away from Black Friday! That’s right, in 8 days, the biggest shopping holiday of the year will be here. We’ve covered most of the major Black Friday ads in our guide, but there are still a few stragglers. We’ve finally got our hands on the QVC Black Friday ad, so let’s take a look.

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We’ve covered quite a bit of Black Friday ad leaks so far, and more keep coming in. If you’re looking for a specific item, it can be a little daunting to know which retailer to visit when. We’re here to help! If you’re looking for a new streaming media player like the Fire or Chromecast, this is the guide for you. Keep reading to find the best Black Friday streaming media player deals.

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We first reported on PUBG’s arrival to PlayStation back in September when it was just a rumor. Now, two months later (almost exactly), we’ve learned that PUBG PS4 will finally launch on December 7th.

There will be pre-order bonuses for those who want it, and both disk or digital copies available. For those who don’t want to pay $60 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (our review) just to play Blackout, or wait until next year for Battlefield V’s Firestorm, this is a great option for PlayStation 4 gamers.

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‘Tis the season for discounts galore. We’ve already taken a look at the Nikon, Barns & Noble, and Walgreens Black Friday ads and more are still coming in. If you’re looking to have a one-stop shop for some of your holiday desires, Overstock.com is a great option. With sales on technology, home goods, and more, let’s take a look at the Overstock Black Friday ad.

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Cameras are an important part of our lives. Our phones have them, and some watches even have them. Though phones are getting better at taking pictures and videos, there’s still no real replacement for a good DSLR. If you’ve yet to pick up a DSLR (or have been waiting for a good deal to come around), the Nikon Black Friday ad is perfect for you.

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Ok, let’s be real. One of the best (and worst) maps in Call of Duty history is Nuketown. I first got my taste of small maps with Modern Warfare: 2 on Rust, but Nuketown takes the cake in this writer’s opinion. Now, finally, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Nuketown is here.

So far, Nuketown has made appearances in all Call of Duty: Black Ops games, from the original to both II and III. The layout always remains the same, though the aesthetics are generally changed up from game to game. I can’t wait to dive into Nuketown on Black Ops 4, as it has been on my wishlist since our review.

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