Edifier’s latest products include truly wireless gaming headphones and more

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While CES might be over, product announcements are far from it. Edifier is an award-winning manufacturer of premium audio products, like bookshelf speakers and the like. Recently, the company introduced the TWS NB, TWS6, GM6, and GM7 to its expanding audio and gaming lineup. These headphones fall into noise-canceling, ultra-light, wireless, and high-res certified products that are bound to up your audio game.

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Scosche’s latest dash camera uses your phone for GPS + cloud storage, more

Scosche’s latest product is an all-new 1080p “smart dual dash camera.” It’s powered by Nexar and is dubbed the NEXS2. It uses the technology built into your smartphone alongside the Nexar safe driving app to record, capture, store, and upload footage to your personal Nexar Cloud. This dash camera won’t just let you relive some awesome road trips, but it could be the key to proving your side of the story in the case of an accident.

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MSI’s laptops have 300Hz displays and futuristic desktop packs a Gaming Dial

MSI took CES by storm with several announcements. However, a few stood out to us. One such launch is the MSI GS66 Stealth Gaming Laptop, which offers a triple-fan cooling design, 99.9Whr battery, and, most importantly, an optional 300Hz display. The company also announced a desktop that has an entirely futuristic design that even includes a Gaming Knob. Keep reading to learn more.

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Acer’s craziest product at CES 2020 is a $14,000 gaming chair, more

Acer is making waves at CES 2020, announcing a plethora of new devices. From AMD Ryzen 4000-powered laptops to 55-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors and more, they’ve announced it all. You’ll find all of Acer’s CES 2020 announcements below, including the soon-to-be-available Thronos Air gaming chair that clocks in at $14,000.

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Razer intros Kishi gaming controllers for iPhone and Android at CES 2020

Razer has detailed a handful of new products at CES 2020, including its Kishi universal mobile gaming controllers designed for iPhone, Android, and more. The latest from Razer delivers compatibility through USB-C and Lightning-enabled controllers that are designed to improve your mobile gaming experience with dedicated thumbsticks, buttons, and more. Head below for additional details.

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TP-Link announces new Wi-Fi 6 routers, mesh system, more at CES 2020

TP-Link, a leader in consumer and business networking and smart home gear, announced a selection of new Wi-Fi 6 products at CES 2020 along with True Smart Home Security through HomeCare Pro, Powered by Avira. Leading the way is the latest Deco Mesh Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 setup, which packs 802.11ax wireless technology. You’ll also find new Wi-Fi 6/802.11ax routers with the Archer product line, featuring up to 6.6Gbps network throughput and new range extenders.

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New Android TV projectors arrive from Epson at CES 2020

Epson has taken to CES 2020 to unveil its new EF-100W and EF-100B Smart Streaming Laser Projectors backed by Android TV. Both of these portable projectors are capable of pushing images up to 150-inches in size with dedicated support for Google Assistant voice search built directly into the remote. Head below for full details on the latest from Epson.

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JBL takes the wraps off $100 colorful AirPod competitors at CES 2020

As expected, CES 2020 is delivering a fresh batch of AirPod competitors. Today’s announcement comes from JBL, which is rolling out a colorful alternative to Apple’s popular earbuds. Aside from a rainbow of case choices, JBL is undercutting the alternative with an aggressive $100 price tag. This is alongside an upgraded version for $150, both of which are detailed below.

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Monaco announces WiSA 5.1-Ch. wireless audio system with Xbox support

Monaco, an innovator in the home theater space, just announced a WiSA version of its successful 5.1 Plus Axiim LINK System. Tuned by THX, you’ll enjoy movies like you’re in the theater with Monaco’s new system. Sporting WISA capabilities, there are no wires outside of power required here. Plus, it works with any WiSA-ready 2019 LG OLED or NanoCell TV, as well as all Xbox One systems, Windows 10 PCs, and Macs too.

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Shanling Q1 Music Player blends hi-res audio with a vintage design

The Shanling Q1 Music Player arrives on the scene this week with a familiar design made to help it standout from a nearly extinct category that has seen streaming services and smartphones dominate in recent memory. While some might say it looks like an old TV, others point to a blown-up Apple Watch design. Either way, it’s 2.7-inch touchscreen display, custom operating system, and solid battery life all make it worth a look. It just hit Kickstarter recently, but Shanling has established itself well in recent years with a number of solid releases in the consumer audio space. How does its Q1 Music Player stack up? Head below to find out.

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Denon DJ launches standalone streaming and more for its Prime series

Denon DJ, one of the largest manufacturers for DJ equipment, just updated its Prime series of units to bring integrated streaming, track preview, and more to DJs all over. The streaming for Denon DJ’s Prime mixers is built off of TIDAL right now and allows DJs to play just about any song in the library without any extra hardware.

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 to get two paid multiplayer DLC expansions in 2020

Luigi’s Mansion 3 is likely one of the most anticipated released of 2019 on the Nintendo Switch. Luigi’s Mansion 3 brings classic gameplay back to life on Nintendo’s latest handheld like never before. We went hands-on with it last month, but today, the latest DLC for Luigi’s Mansion 3 was announced. Offering up two new expansions in 2020, this multiplayer pack includes both part 1 and part 2 for $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop.

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NZXT partners with World of Warcraft to make custom H510 PC gaming case

NZXT just announced its all-new partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to release World of Warcraft Alliance and Horde mid-tower PC gaming cases. In the latest addition to NZXT’s limited-edition CRFT series of cases, these custom H510’s offer a unique design that is sure to make your WoW-playing friends jealous.

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Amazon teams up with Citizen to make high-end Alexa-enabled smart clocks

The Echo Wall Clock was a first of its kind, but today, Amazon teamed up with Citizen to launch a few higher-end models for those who want Alexa in an analog form. The Citizen Smart Clock, as it’s called, offers multiple timers that are configurable with voice commands through an Amazon Echo. Simply tell your Echo, “Alexa, set a timer for 8 minutes” and the countdown begins. However, that’s not where it ends.

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Microsoft’s next console is called Xbox Series X, coming holiday 2020

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Microsoft just announced the latest Xbox’s name, Series X at The Game Awards. Coming holiday 2020, Microsoft’s latest console is sure to make waves next year with next-generation graphics and an all-new design.

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Western Digital announces WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSDs with 2.4GB/s speeds from $55

Western Digital held out on entering the SSD market for quite some time, but the company has been spinning up with new products quite often. First, we had the WD Black NVMe SSD back in April of 2018, then the WD Black SN750 in January of this year. Then, we had the Blue SN500 a few months later, and now we’ve got the Blue SN550. Confused? Don’t be, keep reading and we’ll break down the difference of all drives below.

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Wyze Lock is the company’s latest entry into smart home security

Wyze is both a fan and writer favorite here at 9to5. Originally launching with just a security camera, the company now has pan-and-tilt models, sensors, bulbs, smart plugs, and…now a smart lock! The latest announcement from the company is the Wyze Lock, and it brings quite a few interesting features to the table. Coming in at $89.99 plus shipping, it’s one of the more budget-friendly offerings out there. But, there’s one stand-out feature that sets it apart from the rest.

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Peak Design launches Everyday Line V2 with updates and new products from $80

Peak Design is a fan-favorite just as much as it is a writer-favorite here at 9to5Toys. I’ve used their bags for years, taking them to CES, Israel, and everywhere in-between. The company just announced an updated Everyday Line V2 that packs multiple new designs and enhancements across the board. I’ve spent the last week or so with the brand-new Everyday Backpack V2 and Everyday Sling to bring you some first impressions, along with news on the rest of Peak Design’s Everyday Line updates.

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Valve finally announces Half-Life…Alyx, a VR game coming in March 2020

Update 3/23: Valve has officially released Half-Life Alyx on Steam. Download it here.

Half-Life 3 is finally here…sorta. If you’ve hung around the internet any length fo time, and you’re any sort of gamer, then you know the stigma that surrounds the Half-Life series. Gamers have been pressuring Valve to release a Half-Life 3 for as long as I can remember, and they’ve finally done it in the most Valve way possible. Half-Life: Alyx takes place between Half-Life and Half-Life 2, making it kinda a Half-Life 1.5? Half-Life 2.5? I digress, but now, let’s take a look at everything we know about Half-Life: Alyx, who’s “humanity’s only chance for survival.”

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Enclave’s WiSA + THX-certified speakers offer a truly wireless experience

Late last year, LG gave us a first look at its 2019 flagship TVs that offer built-in WiSA Hi-Fi wireless audio. Today, Enclave announced its THX and WISA certified home theater system that offers the “ultimate 5.1-channel surround sound experience.” No wires are required here with this “world’s first,” making Enclave’s CineHome II and CineHome PRO speaker systems a must-have home theater upgrade along with the CineHome wireless audio transmitter.

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Roku and Walmart to launch budget-friendly smart TVs from $98 for Black Friday

Roku and Walmart have teamed up once again to bring budget-friendly home theater accessories to you. This time, the two companies are launching limited-edition lineups of smart TVs and streaming players with prices starting at $18. What do Walmart and Roku have in store? Keep reading to find out.

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X019 is now over, here’s what we know about Game Pass, xCloud on Windows, more

X019 is officially over and Microsoft announced quite a few things this year. From new gaming titles to expanded Game Pass selections, updated xCloud, and more, we’re going to take a look at it all. A personal favorite from X019? Everwild, a new game from Rare, with a “magical, natural world.” Another awesome announcement is the xCloud is coming to Windows 10, as well as getting quite a few new titles.

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Razer’s latest wireless mice pack up to 450 hours of battery + more from $60

Razer just announced two brand-new gaming mice that are sure to bring your Call of Duty Modern Warfare K/D ratio up…Ok, well, maybe they’re not /that good (at least, not for me). But, these two new mice from Razer bring some unique and awesome features to the table. The Razer Basilisk Ultimate comes with the same Focus+ 20K DPI Optical Sensor that the Viper Ultimate ships with along with several other great features, like being entirely wireless. The Basilisk X HyperSpeed, on the other hand, packs both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, six programmable buttons, and more.

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BentoStack PowerHub packs a Qi battery + USB-C hub for ultimate portability

BentoStack is a favorite around 9to5, and a company that we have been following for quite a while. Today, BentoStack is announcing its latest product, the PowerHub. This new take on its original product offers a hidden USB-C hub designed to expand your Mac or iPad’s use by adding back many missing ports. However, the hub has another trick up its sleeve that makes it even more versatile. Keep reading to find out more.

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Canon announces the EOS-1D X Mark III with insane next-gen specs

Canon’s 1D X hardware is legendary among photographers and filmmakers alike. Sporting a large full-frame sensor, a wide array of input and output options, and insane specs, it’s the go-to camera for prosumers. Today, Canon detailed the specs and capabilities of its upcoming EOS-1D X Mark III hardware, including a “brand-new AF sensor with 28x more resolution than its predecessor” and more.

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Food Network’s new Alexa, iPhone, and Android app can teach you how to cook

Discovery Inc.’s Food Network Kitchen has officially launched here in the U.S. It’s the “first-ever live, interactive cooking product” which launched with an “all-star line-up of live classes from top Food Network chefs” and more. This new app, which is available across Amazon Alexa, Echo Show, Fire Tablet, and Fire TV devices, as well as iOS and Android products, will help you improve your cooking prowess. Designed to assist customers “by solving pain points associated with cooking”, will include meal prep and grocery shopping tips.

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Sony’s STEAM KOOV Trial Kit offers 12 pre-coded recipes + more for teaching

Sony just announced an update to its KOOV Educator Kit, which first was launched back in 2018. This KOOV system is built as a tool for educators, offering a “comprehensive solution for delivering quality science, technology, engineering, art, and math education accessible to students of all skill levels.” What’s new in the latest KOOV Trial Kit? Keep reading to find out more.

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PDP Mars brings back the lightgun experience in an all-new way

Fans of the Nintendo Entertainment System might remember The Light Gun (or Beam Gun as it was also called). This unique accessory made hunting and shooting games a bit more immersive, and that’s just what PDP is going for with the Mars. Announced back at E3 2018, the PDP Mars is finally getting ready to ship just in time for the holidays. Currently, you can pre-order the PDP Mars with three different games on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One for delivery on November 1st, or just grab the gun itself. Keep reading to find out more.

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Rocketbook Beacons are designed to make any whiteboard a smart writing surface

While Rocketbook is a fantastic idea for portable notebooks, as it allows you to reuse pages and convert them to digital documents, it’s not always easy to keep everything on a tiny place. That’s where Rocketbook Beacons come in, as they offer users a way to digitize an entire whiteboard worth of notes with a single picture. How does this work? Well, we’ve spent the past few days with Rocketbook Beacons to find out.

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PUBG Season 5 brings throwable weapons, vending machines, and more

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is launching its 5th season on the heels of Fortnite’s latest update. With PUBG Season 5, you’ll get “new content, new hotspots, and new strategies.” The biggest part of this update? You can now throw melee weapons! While there’s nothing to panic about here, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds did get quite a few new tricks in the latest update, so keep reading to lean more.

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iOttie’s ‘Made for Google’ fast wireless charger is built for Pixel in the car

iOttie, a well known brand here at 9to5Toys, just announced its latest product: the Easy One Touch Wireless 2 smartphone mount. This is the first mount that can power Google’s Pixel lineup of smartphone with fast wireless charging. Normally, Google devices will only charge at 5W, but iOttie worked directly with Google to created the only certified Made for Google wireless charging car mount on the market. However, the Easy One Touch Wireless 2’s tricks don’t stop there, as it also supports 7.5W fast charging for iPhone, making it a jack of all trades.

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Zhiyun’s latest gimbal offers a 14-hour battery, image transmissions, and more

Zhiyun, a well-known camera accessory manufacturer, just announced its latest WEEBILL-S gimbal. This release is geared toward DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering ultra-low latency image transmission, upgraded power and responsiveness, and more. With the ability to transmit a 1080p30 video feed up to 100 meters with LUTS, pseudo coloring, focus peaking, zebra, and more, this gimbal is perfect for on-location videography. Keep reading to find out more.

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Sennheiser’s latest gaming headset has up to 100 hours of battery life + more

When you think of the brand Sennhsiser, you like don’t initially think of gaming accessories. At least, I don’t. But, the company, who’s very well-known for their audio gear, just released a new gaming headset dubbed the Sennheiser GSP 370 with one very impressive feature. The GSP 370 is supposed to have a battery that will last up to 100 hours. That’s right, you’ll be able to game for over four days straight without your headset dying, which is unprecedented in the gaming headphone space. That’s not all the GSP 370 brings to the table though, so keep reading to learn more.

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The Swagskate NG3 is built for kids with “kick to cruise” and a 6-mile battery

Earlier this year, SWAGTRON introduced the NG2 AI-powered electric skateboard. Now, the company is back with a new iteration aimed at kids just before the holidays roll around. The SWAGTRON Swagskate NG3 Kids Electric Skateboard brings an all-new product that offers a “kick to cruise” technology and can go up to 6 miles on a single charge for just $130.

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MSI introduces the first gaming laptop with AMD’s 7nm graphics card

Today, MSI introduced the first-ever gaming laptop with AMD’s brand-new 7 nanometer graphics card, the Radeon RX 5500M. Perfect for 1080p gaming, this new laptop, dubbed the MSI Alpha 15, is a world’s first which brings high-end gaming to an accessible price point. Packing Dynaudio’s Giant Speaker high-resolution sound system and MSI’s Cooler Boost 5, your gaming sessions are bound to be awesome.

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Osmo and Disney bring Frozen 2 to life in an all-new A.I. drawing experience

Osmo, one of the fan-favorite STEAM companies around here at 9to5Toys, just announced its partnership with Disney on a new Frozen 2 adventure today. Osmo Super Studio with Frozen 2 is built to allow kids to enjoy an all-new A.I. drawing experience like never before. This is a great way to let your little one get ready for the film’s theatrical release in November while still getting them to learn and grow at the same time.

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Epson’s latest printer has a built-in battery and “instant-dry” ink

If you’ve ever needed to print a document while on-the-go, you know how hard it can be. Sometimes you just need to find a FedEx or UPS to walk into so you can print a single page. Well, Epson just introduced the “lightest and smallest” color mobile printer, dubbed the WorkForce WF-110. This printer packs a built-in battery and allows you to print over Wi-Fi direct or through a local wireless network.

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SteelSeries brings back a classic with a modern twist with the Sensei Ten

In the computer gaming realm, there’s not much more important than a quality mouse. Sure, having a powerful graphics card is great, and a multi-core CPU. But, if you’re using a low-quality mouse the experience just won’t be that awesome. That’s where SteelSeries’ latest Sensei Ten Gaming Mouse comes in with its TrueMove Pro Sensor. This upgrade to a decade-old classic will prove to be a worthy addition to any gaming battle station. Why is the SteelSeries Sensei Ten Gaming Mouse worthy of your desk space? Keep reading to find out more.

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Anker’s latest release packs USB-C PD into a power strip for traveling ease

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Anker, a household favorite around 9to5Toys, just released its latest power strips with a twist: USB-C Power Delivery. That’s right, Anker is packing USB-C Power Delivery into its surge protectors now, which should make traveling much easier. I love bringing with me multi-port adapters when I travel, but this takes things up a notch. All three new power strips released by Anker pack up to 30W USB-C PD, but that’s not all. Keep reading to find out more.

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Carry your Switch Lite + accessories in style with Waterfield Designs’ cases

Nintendo’s Switch Lite is making headlines as a fantastic portable console. We recently went hands-on with the latest in portable gaming, calling it “an even more delightfully portable version of Nintendo’s hit hybrid.” If you’re looking for the best way to carry your Switch Lite around, Waterfield Designs has you covered. We loved their Sutter Sling Pouch for the original Switch, and the company’s latest will be no exception.

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Anker’s PowerCore PD is a match to your iPhone like never before [Deal]

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Anker just released its brand-new PowerCore Slim 10000 PD battery bank in Midnight Green. As the perfect match for Apple’s latest iPhone 11, this portable battery packs a dual-function USB-C port that is used both to recharge the battery and power your devices. With support for 18W USB-C PD, it has the ability to charge the iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max at the fastest speed possible. Best of all? It’s on sale during a launch-week pre-order promotion.

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LEGO officially unveils eight new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker kits, more

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Back in July, LEGO showcased its very first The Rise of Skywalker set with the Sith Trooper Bust at Comic-Con. While that gave fans a taste of what was to come, today we’re getting an official look at five upcoming kits to debut with alongside the latest Star Wars film. That’s not all, as we’re also getting other kits from The Mandalorian Disney+ series, Original Trilogy and more. Head below for a closer look at all eight of the new creations that come packed with new minifigures, brick-built vehicles and more.

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SOUL Electronics launches new over-ear headset with 36-hours of battery + more

SOUL Electronics just announced its latest set of headphones, the ULTRA Wireless. These bring “stunning audio” and “ultimate comfort” to upgrade your listening experience. With Bluetooth 5.0, dual 40mm neodymium drivers, and up to 36-hours of battery life, these headphones start at a budget-friendly $56 and will be available for pre-order on October 1st. Keep reading to find out more.

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Bowers & Wilkins launches four new and updated Bluetooth headphones

Bowers & Wilkins just announced four new “cutting-edge” Bluetooth headphones with multiple styles to choose from. There’s the PX7, PX5, PI3, and PI4’s, giving you a mixture of over-ear with noise cancelation, in-ear, and in-ear with noise cancellation. That’s right, the Bowers & Wilkins PI4 are Bluetooth in-ear headphones that offer active noise cancellation and USB-C. Keep reading to find out more about these new cans.

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JuniorJams are volume-limited Bluetooth headphones designed for kids

If you’ve ever worried about your child’s hearing, then Puro Sound Labs’ brand-new JuniorJams are the perfect solution. Offering “studio-grade wireless headphones”, these cans offer a pre-set 85dB volume limit to allow your kids to enjoy music safely. Plus, a daisy chain feature lets two sets of headphones pair together, allowing siblings to share audio from one source. Keep reading to learn more about Puro Sound Labs JuniorJams.

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Viotek’s latest monitors offer FreeSync/G-SYNC + up to 200Hz refresh rates

Viotek, a brand we’ve come to know quite well here at 9to5Toys, just updated its gaming monitors with new sizes and specs. You’ll find monitors compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC, and offering refresh rates up to 200Hz. Keep reading to find out more about Viotek’s new PC gaming monitors.

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SanDisk launches the “world’s fastest UHS-I 1TB SD card” + more at IBC

SanDisk just announced the “world’s fastest UHS-I SD card” with a massive 1TB capacity alongside new CFexpress Cards. This will be a go-to for videographers and photographers alike who hate having to change out SD cards mid-shoot. Plus, G-Technology launched a new 5TB ArmorATD rugged portable hard drive and 2TB Mobile Pro SSD. Keep reading to find out how these products can help make your mobile workflow that much better.

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Razer’s Huntsman TE gaming keyboard offers all-new Linear Optical Switches

Razer has been my personal go-to when it comes to gaming peripherals for many years. The company recently brought its optical technology to the Viper mouse, providing “triple your [normal] actuation speed”. Today, Razer announced the Huntsman Tournament Edition compact gaming keyboard. This new keyboard also sports ultra-fast light-activated Optical Switches. This brings the best feature of the Huntsman Elite to a more compact, tournament-style keyboard, with one slight improvement. The Huntsman Tournament Edition features an all-new type of switch that’s even faster than before, dubbed the Razer Linear Optical Switch.

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