iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro goes on pre-order tomorrow, are you getting one? If not, then this post is for you. My personal favorite feature of Apple’s latest smartphone is the ultra-wide-angle lens. However, if you’re like me and not pre-ordering the Apple’s latest-and-greatest tomorrow, here’s how to add the iPhone 11 Pro’s wide-angle look to your current smartphone for far less than Apple charges.
Grovemade has been making some of the most beautiful Apple gear accessories for years, and now it’s time for its new wooden iPhone 11 cases. Well-known for its minimalist and design-driven creations, Grovemade has once again opted for premium wood and leather materials for its latest iPhone covers. Get a closer look below the fold.
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Laser TVs are exciting. They attempt to take the best features found in other TVs and projectors, and merge them into one product. From Optoma to LG, all sorts of manufacturers are investing money in laser TV development. Epson today unveiled its latest laser TV, which aims to be quite competitive thanks to the inclusion of an ambient light-rejecting screen that the company touts as delivering ‘a stunning picture in virtually any lighting environment’.
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This morning Grado has unveiled a new limited-edition pair of white headphones, continuing a legacy of made in America products out of its unassuming Brooklyn brownstone. Grado’s tradition of using wood as a main feature in its products rolls on here with maple at the center of today’s announcement. Of course, there’s the usual attention to detail on the brand’s first entry-point into painted cans with a leather headband and white stitching. This limited run will only be available through the end of the year, so hit the jump to find out how you can grab a pair for yourself before inventory runs dry.
Lululemon dives into high-end streetwear with its new line called Lab. The new collection features 28 unique pieces, many of which are gender neutral. Prices in the Lab series range from $118 to $398. Lab’s pieces mimic traditional Lululemon wear with stretchy moisture-wicking material that’s packed with functional pockets as well as reflective designs. The collection includes a very neutral color scheme with grey, white and black styles. Head below the jump to find our top picks from Lululemon’s new Lab line.
WaterField Designs is debuting its new Executive Leather iPhone 11 Sleeve today. Available for all three of Apple’s latest handsets, you’re looking at a “sumptuous” leather build, suede liner and one of the more accommodating designs we have seen for iPhone yet. Head below for a closer look.
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The new Ring-Con and Ring Fit Adventure have now been made official by the folks at Nintendo. Last week the big N teased some new and odd-looking motion controller for Nintendo Switch, and today we are finally getting more details. Head below for everything.
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from $130IK Multimedia, purveyor of some of the best budget-friendly music gear out there, is introducing its new Mac/iOS MIDI keyboards today. Known as the iRig Keys 2 series, the new controllers have been built upon the technology found in the previous generation models with updated compatibility, a fresh new design and more. All the details are down below.
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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.
Update 9/18 @ 9am: LEGO’s Winter Village Gingerbread House is now available for purchase for LEGO VIP members (it’s free to sign up). You’ll also lock in double VIP points.
There’s no better way to anticipate the holiday season than with a festive new LEGO set. And while the company has a tradition of ringing in the all the fanfare with a series of Advent calendars, the annual release of a new aptly-themed Creator Expert set steals the spotlight for many fans. LEGO’s latest entry in the Winter Village collection takes the delicious form of a gingerbread house complete with plenty of baked-in details. Head below for a closer look.
When it comes to battle royale games, well, everyone is doing it. Call of Duty, Mario, Flappy Bird, Fallout, Battlefield V, Apex Legends, Darwin Project, Fortnite, Mavericks, and PUBG are just a few of the battle royale games out right now, but the latest one will surprise you. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is getting a battle royale mode called Red Death. What all does this include? Keep reading to find out how this unique gameplay will take place.
Just announced, the 3Doodler Create+ Leather Edition gives the established Create+ a stylish new variation in a limited edition run. 3Doodler has been creating products to help assist learning, stretch creativity and enable DIYers for a while. Their entry-level Start 3D pen is geared for ages 6-13 and is popular for classrooms. The Create+ adds a variety of printing options with varied speed and heat settings and is best suited for ages 14+ because of its exposed heating elements. Currently, the Create+ Leather Edition is limited to 1,000 pieces so if it interests you, be sure to pick one up soon. Check out the video below for some of my thoughts.
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The Casetify iPhone 11 cases are now live and just as wild as usual. With options available for all three of Apple’s latest iPhones, these are the kinds of cases that stand out in a crowd. We have already seen high-end leather options from Pad & Quill, Nomad, and even the highly-protective OtterBox covers, but nothing quite as vibrant and eye-catching as the new Casetify cases. Get a closer look down below.
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Razer is a company that’s heavily-focused on gaming. It makes PCs, peripherals, and even a 120Hz smartphone, all of which are designed to provide a top-tier gaming experience. Despite this, the company is smart enough to know there are loads of mobile gamers that use an iPhone. For this reason, the company is unleashing two Razer Arctech iPhone cases that feature designs and materials made to reduce operating temperatures of both Apple’s current and just announced smartphones.
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COACH is going back to basics with 45 items that are now called Originals. Each of the bags were made to be timeless and were recreated with modern touches. Prices start at $250 and range up to $2,000. These vintage-inspired bags will be used in your wardrobe for years to come and all of the color options are neutral. Find our top picks below.
It’s time for the OtterBox iPhone 11 accessory and case offerings. A new lineup of gear from one of the most trusted case-makers out there is now live on its official site with a plethora of options for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. For those unfamiliar, OtterBox is well-known for heavy-duty protective cases to keep your precious device clean and safe whether you’re on the job site, tidying up the yard or out on a hike. Along with a series of more casual offerings for Apple’s latest handset, the “No. 1-selling smartphone case brand in the U.S” is back with an updated version of its popular Defender series as well. All the details are down below.
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Live NowThe Nomad leather iPhone 11 cases are now available. Every year when Apple unveils the latest iPhones, there are a few particular companies we wait for when it comes to accessories, and Nomad is one of them. Its minimalist, streamlined Horween leather cases offer a classy and attractive cover on par with Apple’s tedious design approach. Along with drop protection, extremely thin construction, and that aged patina look over time, you’ll want to hit the jump for more details on the new Nomads.
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Ubiquiti is expanding its line of prosumer networking gear today with the debut of its latest access point. After getting an early look at the new Wi-Fi device back at the end of June as part of its Early Access program, the UniFi FlexHD is officially leaving the beta program. Now available for purchase, the new release is centered around a compact, water-resistant design with 802.11ac Wave 2 technology. But with plenty of other options available from the company, where exactly does the FlexHD fit? Head below for a closer look.
The Pad & Quill iPhone 11 cases are here. Apple unveiled its 2019 lineup yesterday with the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Fortunately, the gorgeous new Pad & Quill covers are already up for pre-order. Best of all, we see some notable discounts on the new covers and our unique code will knock your price down even further. Head below for all the details.
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Today Bowers & Wilkins is unveiling its new AirPlay-enabled HomePod competitor, the Formation Flex. This speaker joins the brand’s existing lineup of Formation products with a smaller footprint and support for Apple’s wireless music streaming medium. Bowers & Wilkins previously marked its multi-room audio line as a proprietary way to take on Sonos. However, the addition of AirPlay 2 takes it on a head-on collision with HomePod, despite a nearly $200 higher price tag overall. Given that Sonos One offers AirPlay 2 support for over 50% less, B&W is likely playing to a certain crowd for its new Formation Flex. Hit the jump for additional details on today’s release.
Cameras are only getting better as time goes on. There are 6K recording options, high-megapixel counts, and those designed specifically used for cinema. Phase One just announced its latest 150-megapixel medium format XT camera system. Sporting a new body that pairs with Phase One’s already-existing medium format systems, the new XT setup will use a new selection of lenses that offer an electronically controlled electromagnetic shutter. What does a 150-megapixel medium format camera cost? Well, pricing starts at $56,990 for Phase One’s latest XT camera system, including the 150-megapixel back and a lens.
With massive gaming and computing displays starting to increase in popularity, LG is attempting to further blur the lines between TVs and monitors. Its latest announcement confirms that some of its 55 to 77-inch TVs will receive a firmware update that yields G-Sync compatibility. The addition of G-Sync to some of its latest televisions should be appealing to PC gamers as it can ultimately provide a smoother gaming experience.
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Just in time for fall outdoor adventures, Merrell is partnering with Dogfish Head Brewery Company for a new trail running shoe. This shoe is inspired by the brand’s passions, outdoor excursions and beer. The color of this shoe was designed by its SeaQuench Ale that’s now the best-selling sour beer in America. These new releases are also eco-friendly with reclaimed scrap rubber, algae foam instead of petroleum, recycled plastic, and more. Also, Merrell will be donating $10,000 to The Conservation Alliance, whose mission is to engage businesses to fund and partner with organizations to protect wild places for their habitat. Find more about the new Merrell x Dogfish Head Brewery Shoe below.
Instant cameras have been making their way into the hands of hipsters, college students, and those reminiscent of the 1970s for quite some time. The trendy smartphone alternatives have seen their fair share of modern refreshes as of late, and today we’re getting yet another 21st-century twist on the product line. Polaroid Originals has just announced its new Lab accessory, which pairs with an iPhone to instantly print out previously-taken photos. Head below for a closer look.
While attention may be on Apple’s Keynote address today, Anker has quietly introduced its latest USB-C wall charger which has one of the smallest designs we’ve seen to date. The PowerPort III Nano packs 18W of power in what the brand is calling the “world’s smallest” currently available on the market. Anker is known for its wide range of consumer technology and accessories, but while its efforts have been spread to multiple categories in recent years, the brand’s smartphone-focused line is still its bread and butter. Head below for more on the latest release from Anker.
After a couple of impressive sales over the summer, Sony has now launched its yearly Big in Japan fall PlayStation sale. Featuring a massive list of game and DLC deals, you’ll find some significant price drops on classic remakes, Mega Man titles, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil games, and much more. Head over to this morning’s roundup for the rest of today’s best game deals and down below for our top picks from the Big in Japan sale.
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After initially debuting its version of the NES classic console last year, SNK has now unveiled the new NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro. Designed as both a companion device for its NEOGEO mini and as a console, the hybrid device brings a fight stick and a series of classic games to your setup. Head below for more details.
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When we posted our coverage of the SteelSeries Arctis 9X at its launch, we thought it would be a natural comparison for Turtle Beach’s high-end headsets – the Stealth 600 and Stealth 700. They’ve both been on the market for a while and Turtle Beach is a well-known name in Xbox peripherals. Today we’re going to take a look at the Stealth 600 and 700 to see how they stack up to the latest from SteelSeries, the Arctis 9X. Check out the video below.
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Another day, another retro console. For several years now, we’ve been inundated by a flurry of game console re-releases. Whether it be the NES, SNES, or PlayStation Classic, a large majority of what we’ve seen has typically been retro hardware released directly from its original manufacturers. Evercade, an upcoming console, takes a different approach by supporting a wide range of titles thanks to direct partnerships with several major publishers.
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The North Face is making one of its most popular jackets, the ThermoBall, eco-friendly. By using recycled materials, the new ThermoBall Eco is spun from at least five plastic bottles that are from a landfill. The newly-revised outerwear is available in both men’s and women’s styles too. ThermoBall Eco jackets are now made with a smaller check design that’s more compressible and made to keep you nice and warm. The ThermoBall technology offers round synthetic fiber clusters that trap heat within small air pockets like down. Prices in this line rage from $46 to $349. Head below the jump to find our top picks from this new collection. Best of all, every order receives free delivery.
Depending on your age, you’re either astonished that SEGA Dreamcast is 20 years old today or it’s a relic unfamiliar to your gaming knowledge. There were plenty of consoles before it and certainly a steady stream since. But SEGA’s late ’90s gem set the stage for the next generation of gaming in a number of ways. It offered improvements on the foundation PlayStation had set before it and served as a jumping-off point for the following decade. So 20 years later we’re left to reflect on all that was good about the Dreamcast and hope only that SEGA will give it the retro console reboot we’ve seen from so many other beloved gaming icons…
Not only are we getting some free Celeste DLC today in the form of Chapter 9: Farwell, but we are also seeing a very notable price drop on the main experience. A game that started out as a 4-day game jam prototype has since garnered indie darling status as one of the most talked-about smaller titles over the last year or so. Now available on all major gaming platforms, including Mac and Linux, you can close out Madeline’s epic adventure in Celeste for free. All the details are down below.
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When you think of third-party gaming accessory makers, iPega won’t necessarily be the first that pops into your head. While PowerA, PDP, and HORI share most of the spotlight, that hasn’t stopped the brand from releasing a steady stream of controllers over the years for various consoles. Ahead of the HORI Grip’s launch this week, we’re now getting a competing grip controller for Nintendo Switch. Deemed the Tomahawk Palmer Grip, iPega’s release sports USB-C connectivity, an ergonomic design and more. Head below for a closer look.
It looks like Nintendo has been experimenting with bendable Joy-Con. A recent US patent shows off what appears to be a hinged Joy-Con docked to the Switch itself. After an extremely busy end-of-summer with new SNES controllers, Switch Online Super Nintendo games, new Star Wars remakes, Switch Lite, and new cases, Nintendo might not be done just yet. All the details are down below.
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At this year’s IFA 2019 event, Hisense announced a selection of “technology-leading” TVs with a massive 8K resolution. There’s the 85-inch 8K, 75-inch 8K ULED XD, Laser, and Sonic Laser TVs, each offering its own unique skillset.
Pre-Order!As time passes, I become increasingly intrigued by ways to eliminate traditional TVs in my home. When turned on, televisions look fantastic, but this is not necessarily the case when toggled off. Like Samsung’s Frame TV, a new laser projector from Optoma makes it quite simple to bring a modern and sophisticated look to the living room.
Originally unveiled in January at CES 2019, Optoma’s new CinemaX P1 Smart Laser Projector is now available for pre-order. The all-in-one device can project up to a 120-inch 4K image and is paired with a premium NuForce sound bar. Compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT provide a variety of smart integrations.
While most of us spent the day waiting for the new online SNES games to go live, Nintendo teased a mysterious new Switch motion controller peripheral. Featured in a brief teaser trailer, the new Switch ring accessory links up with your Joy-Con to offer some kind of “new experience for Nintendo Switch”. You’ll find that footage and more details down below.
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Le Creuset is getting you ready for fall with a new collection full of beautiful hues. Some of the items that are featured in this collection are dutch ovens, braisers, a serving board and more. I also love that they brought back the pumpkin cocoettes that are just adorable. Better yet, all orders placed at Le Creuset ship for free and all of the items would make great gift ideas, too. Head below the jump to find our top picks from the Le Crueset Fall collection.
As the latest wireless networking standard, Wi-Fi 6 routers have been trickling out from all the major brands. At IFA this year, NETGEAR is looking to stand out from the pack with its latest entry, the Orbi Wi-Fi 6 System. Budget-conscious shoppers are definitely going to want to shield their eyes, as this one enters with a whopping $700 price tag. Get a closer look at the new system below and to see how NETGEAR hopes justify such a steep asking price.
Nintendo blew up the internet yesterday with its new SNES Switch games library. While eager fans had to wait out most of the day before the first 20 games in the collection became available on the eShop, they appear to be live for just about everyone now. While most expected the SNES library to grow on a regular basis much the same as the NES offerings have been, that now appears as though it will not be the case. Head below for more.
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Sphero is a well-known name around here. The company specializes in making smartphone-controlled devices to teach kids how to program and learn. Well, the company is back with some new products. Leading the way is the Sphero Mini Activity Kit, which expands on the Sphere Mini app-enabled robotic ball. The announcements don’t stop there, however. Mini Soccer offers a sporty take on the Sphero Mini, giving kids a new way to learn and play. Keep reading to find out more.
NBA fans know that over the last decade or so, there’s only been one option when it came to a true virtual basketball simulation. 2K Studios has enjoyed leader of the pack status for some time now with its basketball franchise, while competitors like NBA Live have fallen to the wayside. While Madden and FIFA have healthy followings, no video game release enjoys the same type of annual fervor quite like 2K Day. With a huge portion of NBA rosters turning over this summer following an unforgettable stretch of free agency, the hype was through the roof for the latest edition of NBA 2K. The 2019-20 version is set for launch today and that means it’s time to share my thoughts on the latest edition, which I’ve been able to play for the past few days. Head below for this year’s NBA 2K20 review.
If you’re a Star Wars fan of old, then you likely have played (or know about) Jedi Knight. The age-old game from the early 2000s was a staple of Star Wars fan’s libraries for many years. In fact, the game is still a part of my Steam library, however old it may be. However, the once classic game is making a comeback, this time on Nintendo’s latest platform. That’s right, Star Wars Jedi Knight and Jedi Knight II are coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 soon.
Anker is probably best known for their portable charging accessories, speakers and cables. But earlier this year Anker released a new bedside device that combines a few of these features into one. The Soundcore Wakey is a Bluetooth speaker, FM radio, alarm clock, Qi wireless charger and more all packaged together into one well designed device to keep by your bed. Check out the video below for more details.
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Jabra has announced a follow-up of its truly-wireless Elite 65t Earbuds. The new model is dubbed Jabra Elite 75t and has received several notable upgrades including USB-C charging, 50% more battery, and a smaller form-factor that is being touted as a ‘more secure, comfortable fit’.
With up to 28 hours of battery life with the charging case, Jabra’s new earbuds tack on about 15% extra power when compared to AirPods. The charging case now has magnets inside to aide in opening and closing the case, a move Jabra claims was inspired through customer feedback.
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Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s time to get inside and cozy up with some slippers. There are an array of options on the market for fall, especially for men. Whether you’re looking for a sweat-wicking option, polished, slip-on style or a mocossain, we’ve got you covered. That’s why today we are rounding up our favorite slippers that are budget-friendly and under $50. Head below the jump to find our top picks for men’s slippers.
With last night’s announcement of Switch Online SNES games going live, having an active membership just got a whole lot more valuable. Regularly $20 for an annual Switch Online subscription, you still have time to score one for free and access the first batch of freebie SNES games while you’re at it. Head below the fold for all the details.
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In celebration of 909 Day, Roland is introducing a series of new gear including the new JU-06A. On top of a series of new FANTOM-series keyboards and the latest versions of its self-contained production suite (the Roland MC-707 + MC-101), Roland is expanding its boutique synth line today with a sequel to the JU-06. Head below the jump for all the details.
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