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After a lengthy period between its introduction at CES 2018 and availability, the iDevices Instinct in-wall smart switch is now finally available for purchase. It made waves at its initial introduction last year as one of the first light switches with built-in Alexa functionality. We’re not talking compatibility here, there is a full-blown speaker inside the switch that can relay Alexa commands and even playback music. Of course, there is the usual host of built-in controls and app compatibility, so you can dim your lights in whichever manner fits your setup best. Hit the jump for more details on the iDevices Instinct switch.

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If you’re a photographer at all, then you’ve likely heard of ND (neutral density) and polarizing filters. While you can get them individually for iPhone from companies like Moment or SANDMARC, the latter just introduced a premium line of polarized ND filters specifically for Apple’s smartphone. Polarizing filters remove unwanted glares and reflections, while ND filters allow you to have more control over exposure and lighting. This hybrid polarized ND filter for iPhone from SANDMARC is perfect for the traveling iPhoneographer who wants to capture the best pictures possible.

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We now have more details on the official new eFootball PES 2020 Mobile game coming to iOS and Android. Tied directly to this year’s entry in the long-running PES soccer franchise, Konami is dishing out information on the game at Gamescom 2019. Along with a series of new updates and features to the core experience, Konami appears to be completely overhauling the handheld side of things in preparation for a big release this fall. Head below for all the details.
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Fall is a perfect time to update your denim and J.Crew Jeans are now on Amazon with Prime shipping. They have released exclusive washes that can only be found on Amazon. All of J.Crew Jeans stylings are modern and feature trendy designs that will look great with all of your sneakers and boots this season. Each pair in this line are infused with stretch for comfort and come in three fits. Prices start at $52 and go up to $138, depending on the style and size. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks.

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NeatherRealm has released details on new Mortal Kombat 11 characters. We now have official confirmation of the complete roster from the game’s add-on Kombat Pack by way of today’s Official Roster Reveal Trailer. While some of these character’s were already rumored to be making an appearance, we are now getting release dates as well as our first really good look at the character models. Head below for all the details.
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If you’ve bought a console game over the past few years, you’ll know the pain of sitting through a massive install. Not only does it prevent you from diving into your new title right away, but it also consumes more and more of your system’s disk space. This digital emphasis is nothing new, but lately the trend has been taken to new lengths with Microsoft even going as far to release an all-digital Xbox One. Western Digital is looking to help combat this with its new WD Black Game Drives. Head below for a closer look.

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Today Bose has announced the new Portable Home Speaker with AirPlay 2 support and Alexa control. Support for Google Assistant and Bluetooth connectivity rounds out the list of notable features here in a $349 speaker that goes up against HomePod and Google Home Max. Hit the jump for more.

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Philips is a household name these days. Whether you’re wanting to upgrade your smart home with Hue or WiZ, or you’re looking for a new razor, air fryer, or something entire different, Philips has the product for you. The comapny is now bringing its budget-friendly computer peripheral lineup to the US on Amazon’s storefront. Pricing on the Philips gaming peripheral lineup starts at just $8 Prime shipped, so head below to find out more.

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Normally, I don’t have a whole lot that I try to put in my pockets so showing my everyday carry wouldn’t be too exciting. Besides my phone, wallet and keys when necessary, I usually don’t cram much else in my pockets. But there is one thing that I have been carrying for the last four years – the Leatherman Skeletool. It’s a combination of seven different tools that can still fit in my pocket without being too bulky. Check out the video below for a closer look.
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When it comes to modern home security systems, SimpliSafe goes head-to-head with big players like Ring. With loads of companies jumping on the smart lock bandwagon, today’s announcement of the SimpliSafe Smart Lock isn’t too much of a shock.

The SimpliSafe Smart Lock differentiates itself from the competition by being the ‘thinnest on the market’, while still managing to have physical buttons. Thanks to a competitive price point and acceptable feature set, this lock aims to be the obvious solution for existing SimpliSafe Security System users.

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Technically we still have a month of summer left, however Pier One’s fall decor has launched and its giving us all of the cozy vibes. With neutral and warm colors that will make any space inviting. Pier One’s new fall line offers pillows, decor, dining, candles and much more. Better yet, prices for this collection start at just $6. Head below the jump to find our top picks for this fall.

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This morning Twelve South announced the latest addition to its growing stable of iPad Pro cases. The new all-leather Journal for iPad Pro will ship in both 11- and 12.9-inch varieties, making it compatible with each of Apple’s latest high-end tablets. You can expect the usual leather-bound design alongside dedicated storage for various accessories. Additional details below.

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In a lot of ways, Kangaroo is to home security systems what Wyze is to smart cameras. You’re getting top-notch hardware that comes backed by feature-rich software, though without a premium price tag. But while Wyze rebrands existing cameras for their products, Kangaroo has developed a line of its own low-cost accessories. Today the company is officially launching its Siren + Keypad and Water + Climate Sensor alongside two new monitoring plans. Head below for a closer look at the new releases.

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If you’re in the process of setting up a home security system, then you might have seen the trend to use IR-based night vision technology. Though this is a fantastic option for those who want to see in the dark, it generally removes the color from the equation, leaving you with more of a black and white look. Though that’s fine for most use cases, having full color at night would still be a great feature. That’s what YI’s latest Kami Outdoor Security Camera brings to the table, plus so much more at $100.

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The launch of AirPods created a booming market for truly wireless earbuds. While Beats’ on- and over-ear headphones have taken a page or two out of AirPods’ playbook with the inclusion of Apple’s in-house wireless chip, none have tried to ditch the band. There is now more pressure than ever with the release of Human Headphones which are ‘the first true wireless over-ear headphones’.

Not only do they ditch the headband, they also can be turned into a ‘powerful Bluetooth speaker’ when both headphones are snapped together. Ambient sound can be configured by tapping the outside of an earpiece, allowing users to choose how much exterior noise makes it in.
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Fall is one of the best times to run for me personally. I love when the air is crisp, cool and the leaves are beginning to beautifully change. If you’re looking for a new pair of shoes to accompany your run, there has been an array of new arrivals in 2019. Whether you’re looking for comfort, support, style, energy return or breathability, a number of the latest shoes feature it all. Boost your workouts with new running shoes from top brands including Nike, adidas, Brooks, Saucony and more. Head below the jump to find our top picks for this fall. Also, be sure to check out Nike’s Back to School Guide that features an array of backpacks, apparel, shoes and more.

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The Pad & Quill Labor Day Sale is now live. We are looking at 15% markdowns sitewide as well as an additional 10% off using code LABORDAY10 at checkout. That’s up to 25% off the company’s wide selection of gorgeous Apple accessories from iPhone cases and iPad covers to MacBook bags, leather desktop gear and much more. You’ll receive free shipping on just about everything in the sale. Head below for all the details.
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Last week, PDP unveiled some of its first accessories specifically geared towards Nintendo’s upcoming Switch Lite. Now Hori is getting in on the action, with a new collection of cases and add-ons for the ultra-portable console. Alongside a charging playstand, Hori has a variety of Switch Lite cases arriving next month; all of which are now available for pre-order. Head below for a closer look.

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Today we are getting our first official Marvel’s Avengers gameplay footage. Outside of a short-lived leak and the very brief glimpse we caught during the E3 presentation this year, it’s still hard to tell exactly what we are getting with this one. Fortunately, today’s 18+ minute gameplay demo will at least get the general public caught up with those lucky enough to see this footage behind-closed-doors at E3 2019. Head below for all the details and today’s Marvel’s Avengers: A-Day Prologue Gameplay Footage.
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Back at CES 2019, Samsung unveiled its minimalist Space monitor which reimagined how your desktop should be organized. With its sleek design and seemingly cable-free visuals, the Samsung Space monitor offered plenty of intriguing features for minimalist-minded techies. Now at Gamescom 2019, Samsung is introducing a new gaming-centric version of the display. The Space Gaming Monitor delivers upgraded refresh rates and a 2540 x 1440 resolution, all of which is packed into that same design which caught our attention at the beginning of the year. Hit the jump for more on the new Samsung Space Gaming Monitor.

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If you’re anything like me, then you’re likely waiting for the next Call of Duty with bated breath. I cannot wait for the remake of Modern Warfare to hit, as the original series was among my favorite Call of Duty games ever. Well, we’re getting our first taste of the latest from Infinity Ward this weekend in an open 2v2 alpha test for all on PlayStation 4. That’s right, this is exclusive to PlayStation gamers for now, but if you have Sony’s latest console, then you can enjoy Modern Warfare in alpha form before all of your friends from August 23rd to 25th.

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Adaptive Sound Technologies has been creating devices to help people sleep since 2008. The original LectroFan has been a popular choice for a sound machine since its debut. ASTI’s newest, the $50 LectroFan EVO, aims to bring some new features in a slightly updated package. Check out the video below. 
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Back in 2018, we couldn’t go more than a month or so without LEGO debuting a new BrickHeadz character. It’s been a different story this year, as the brand has put out very few of the brick-built figures. Today LEGO is looking to change that with with the announcement of its newest BrickHeadz Scarecrow. Stacking up to 140 pieces, the company’s latest festive figure will be arriving just in time for fall. Hit the jump for more details.

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The Dell-owned Alienware brand is known for delivering hardware focused on bringing top-notch gaming gear to those who want it. With a new Alienware 4K OLED monitor with incredible specifications on the way, the brand is lifting gamer’s expectations to even greater heights.

This 55-inch beast was originally announced earlier this year at CES, but today at Gamescom 2019, even more information regarding the specifications, release, and pricing of the new Alienware 4K OLED monitor was shared. Alongside quite a bit of I/O, it will be able to handle 4K at 120Hz, a notable achievement that will pave the way for better refresh rates than what is typically seen in UHD gaming.
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Releasing on September 14th, Target is set to launch a 20 year anniversary collection and bring back its favorite design collaborations from the 2000’s to today. They have just released an official look book with everything that will be sold from the collection. In this line you will find over 300 items from the past with brands including Hunter, Lilly Pulitzer, Zac Posen, Michael Graves and many more. Best of all, you can also preorder the coffee table book that looks back on over 150 past collections. The anniversary collection starts at $7 and goes up to $160. Customers are limited to purchasing five of the exact same style. Head below the jump to find our favorites from Target’s Anniversary Collection.

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You may have heard of Love Hulten before, most notably for his gorgeous one-off remakes of Apple’s most popular computers. Now the designer and gaming enthusiast is back with another retro-remake which combines an original Famicom console and premium materials. Love Hulten’s new FC-PVM console takes a nine-inch Sony Trinitron monitor and pairs it with Nintendo’s overseas 1983 release. While there is plenty of retro gaming goodness here to enjoy, and we’ll get to that in a moment, the star of the show is certainly the casing Love has designed. Head below for more info on the FC-PVM and to learn when this special console might be available to the public.

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We are getting a massive batch of new Switch indie games this year and beyond. The Switch has its fair share of big-time AAA games like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, but the platform is also well-known for its indie support. The Switch and the upcoming Switch Lite are ideal for taking these smaller titles with you on-the-go and the list of games is about to get much more extensive. Head below for all of the best titles announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase.
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Supreme is no stranger to debuting unusual products that come clad in its iconic red and white logos. While the streetwear brand has garnered a pretty big name for itself with a line of must-have clothing, there’s more to its offerings than just fashionable hoodies. Dropping later this week as part of its fall and winter catalog, Supreme is debuting one of its weirdest releases yet, a burner phone. Hit the jump for a closer look.

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One thing that plagues many home theaters is cable management. I know that my TV setup has cables going everywhere and it’s always a mess. While you can use things like Legrand’s Wiremold Cord Cover Kit, there’s nothing quite like hiding all of your cables. That’s where Legrand’s On-Q home theater cable management and power kits come into play. These kits provide homeowners with everything needed to safely extend power to a wall-mounted display as well as A/V cables and more, giving you a much cleaner home theater.

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Roughly ten months after the original Instinct was announced, Garmin is back at it again with an option that delivers even more functionality. Garmin Instinct Tactical Edition is in many ways a blending of the Instinct and tactix lineups. As you would expect with a product given the name Tactical Edition, this watch adds military-like features including night vision compatibility, dual-position GPS formatting, and Jumpmaster, an ability to provide skydivers with speed of descent and altitude measurements.

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When able, I play bass for the indie-pop/rock band, The Bergamot. They often perform as a husband and wife duo, traveling lightly all around the country, but when they want a bigger group they’ll get a hold of me.

Nathaniel, who writes, sings and plays nearly every instrument imaginable in the band, enjoys coffee almost as much as he does performing. While touring they love checking out new coffee shops along the way, but when they can’t find a decent cup-o-joe he opts to brew his own for himself and anyone around who wants some. The mobile coffee bar that he takes everywhere with him impressed me so I thought I’d ask him to share a bit of his process to pass along. Check out the video below for more.

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There are a lot of amazing and adorable gaming collectibles out there, but nothing quite like TUBBZ. Numskull’s upcoming toy line features rubber duck versions of all your favorite pop culture characters. From Street Fighter, Batman and Ghostbusters, to Fallout, Destiny, Spyro and the recently unveiled Skyrim duckies, your game room is about to get a whole lot more quackerrific. All the details are down below.
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Williams Sonoma’s annual celebrity spatula collection, in partnership with No Kid Hungry is back with a new round. In this year’s collection there are thirteen spatulas and five mug options. Some of the celebrities features this year include Lisa Vanderpump, Venessa Hudgens, Andy Cohen, Al Rocker and more. These limited edition spatulas are $15 and the mugs retail for $13 each. Best of all, 30% of each sale goes to the No Kid Hungry Charity. Head below to find our favorites.

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Smart home gear may have been popularized by assistants like Siri and Alexa, but there’s so much more to home automation than commanding devices with your voice. One of the most popular options for upgrading your connected setup falls to Z-Wave. It’s a standard that’s overflowing with benefits like local control, added security and a massive list of compatible devices.

To help kickstart your upgrades, we’ve taken a look at some of the more notable ways to get started. Head below for a dive into why you should adopt Z-Wave tech in the first place and the best hubs to get going with.

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Today Leviton has announced an expanded portfolio of its Lev-Lok modular outlet system, which now includes the latest USB-A and C standards along with 15 and 20 amp options as well. Leviton has been at the forefront of this product category along with its ever-expanding lineup of smart home accessories. However, this is hardly the first time we’ve seen a modular option. We just recently reviewed Swidget’s lineup of configurable outlets, which offer consumers an easy way to swap out USB ports and more around their home. But Leviton’s long history in this arena makes today’s announcement all the more compelling. Additional details can be found below.

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The USB-C standard is a great thing when companies use it to its full capabilities. One such capability is the fact that a single USB-C cable run from your MacBook or Windows machine can both power a display and send data to it, negating the need for a secondary power cable. I’ve used this setup personally with a portable USB-C monitor and absolutely love it. However, the options for USB-C monitors like this have been lacking for quite a while. VIOTEK just announced two new USB-C monitors as part of its LinQ lineup with pricing from $170. Both options are 1080p, 60Hz, and offer a 178-degree viewing angle thanks to the IPS panel.

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Bluetooth speakers have become overwhelmingly common. To stand out from competition, companies have had to shake things up with unique features and form-factors that come in all shapes and sizes. The new SOUNDBOKS Bluetooth speaker focuses primarily on the latter while delivering ‘an unmatched sound experience’ paired with the ‘longest battery life of any portable bluetooth speaker’.
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H&M is sprucing up your home for cooler temperatures with a new collection. The face of the brand is actress and celebrity Poppy Delevingne. The H&M x Poppy Delevigne collaboration is perfect whether you’re looking new glasses, faux fur pillowcases, or even a marble cutting board, it has it all. The collection also looks like what you would see in a high end furniture store with half of the price.  Best of all, everything is affordable and you get to see every piece showcased in Poppy’s stylish London apartment. Head below the jump to find our top picks from H&M’s new home collection.

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Today Logitech is out with a pair of new mechanical keyboards aimed to take on the gaming market. Both the G915 and G815 models tout a host of premium features, headlined by the company’s new low-profile Romer GL switches and RGB lighting. Lightspeed connectivity also enters with the higher-end model to offer low-latency wireless capabilities. Both options will be launching later this month, with prices starting at $200. Head below for a closer look and to lock in your pre-orders.

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Sony is set to introduce some new DualShock 4 controllers along with a brand new take on its Gold Wireless headset for PS4. Sony usually comes out of the woodwork with a series of new colorways for its PS4 gamepad around this time of year in order to ramp up for the holiday shopping season, and 2019 is no exception. Head below for a closer look at the new PlayStation peripherals.
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This morning TCL has finally revealed its 2019 TV lineup which was first teased back at CES 2019. Better late than never, the popular budget-friendly brand is introducing an all-new 8-series along with a refresh of both its 5- and 6-series as well. Most of TCL’s latest releases will include Roku functionality, which has become a staple of the brand over the years. Head below for additional details about each model and what you can expect from TCL’s 2019 TV lineup.

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SWAGTRON is back with a selection of new products, this time, however, as Walmart exclusives. You’ll find the SWAGTRON Swagboard Evo and Swagboard Hero hoverboards at your local Walmart soon with quite a few awesome features. The Evo offers multi-color LED wheels, headlights, and direction indicators with a max speed of 7mph and a weight capacity of 220 pounds. The Swagboard Hero will go 6mph and holds 155 pounds. Best of all? Prices start at $98 shipped.

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With several successful products under its belt, Oru Kayak is back at it again with its most compact and easy-to-tote option yet. Dubbed Oru Kayak Inlet, the company’s latest model heavily prioritizes portability, weight, and foldability. On top of that, it’s ready to support up to 275 pounds of weight and kayakers up to six foot, two inches tall.

Oru Kayak Inlet weighs under twenty pounds, folds down to 42 by 19-inch dimensions, and can easily be hauled to the water without needing a traditional roof rack. Given the materials used and small size, it can even be checked on planes, making it a great option for folks that travel frequently.

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Pottery Barn is getting you ready for college life with a fresh batch of dorm essentials. Find bedding must-haves, storage options, closet systems and much more to make you feel right at home. Plus, they even have it categorized by style in case you want neutral, modern, bohemian or girly. Settling in to your home away from home will be much easier when you have comfortable and organized essentials. Find our top picks from Pottery Barn’s Dorm Essentials below.

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The highly-anticipated Sega Genesis Mini is slated to be released next month. While the console is expected to be greeted with much fanfare (think more NES Classic than PlayStation Classic), some details are still rather thin. We know which games to expect and how much it will cost you, but the overall experience is somewhat still shrouded in secrecy. Today, a large number of reviews hit the web giving us a better picture of what the Sega Genesis Mini will deliver to gamers. Head below for a quick look at what we learned from today’s batch of hands-on experiences.

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