Though Fortnite reigned king for the past few years in the battle royale scene, the latest newcomer, Apex Legends, has taken the world by storm. One of the key features of Apex Legends is being able to respawn your teammates at a Respawn Beacon. Coming next week, Fortnite players will be able to be “rebooted” at a reboot van.
It’s official, there will soon be two new Sony external SSD drives. While many external SSDs exist already, Sony is kicking things up a notch, much like Western Digital has, by baking in some serious damage resistance. Pair that with incredible performance that can reach nearly 1GB/s read and write speeds, and you’ve got a fantastic option for photographers, videographers, and other professions that have folks transferring lots of data while on-the-go.
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Amazon now has nearly 140 private labels to its name. We recently explored the lesser-known household brands that are owned and sold by the online retail giant. Now we’re going to shift the focus to food and drink. Truth be told, Amazon’s private label grocery brands are perhaps among the most likely to be easily associated with the retailer, with names such as Wickedly Prime and AmazonFresh. Of course, we’d be remiss if we left out Whole Foods, which was acquired by Amazon in 2017. Head after the jump for a closer look at Amazon’s private label groceries and what they have to offer.
J.Crew has partnered with New Balance for a few years now and its new spring collection is not one to be missed. The two brands first paired up back in 2010 and this season offers an array of styles for both men and women. This new line delivers sneakers that are eye-catching and functional. Whether you’re looking for a sneaker to work out in or just for casual outing this collection has a shoe for you. Plus, prices range from $80 to $190. Head below to find our top picks from the J.Crew and New Balance collaboration.
The next Assassin’s Creed looks to be heading to the viking age. After a somewhat loose hint at this being the case in Ubisoft’s new Division 2 title, reports suggest the next AC game will be all about vikings. Head below for all the details.
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After first being announced back at MWC in late February, the SanDisk 1TB microSD card is now available for purchase. It arrived on the scene this winter to much fanfare as the world’s first terabyte portable storage in this small of a form factor, alongside a similar release from Micron. As we noted in our announcement coverage, that’s a lot of Nintendo Switch games. But now that the card is officially available, how will it play into a crowded field of contenders looking to store your content? Head below for more on today’s release.
Nearly one month ago, Nintendo shocked much of the gaming community by unveiling its latest in Switch cardboard accessory sets. The Labo VR kit would officially bring virtual reality to the hybrid console with a series of mini-games and five different creations. Now the company is taking its bet on virtual reality to the next level. Recently, Nintendo announced it would be bringing support for Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda Breath of the Wild to Labo VR. Head below for all the details.
Apple just dropped its high-end smart speaker, HomePod, to $299 today from its normal $349 price point. While it’s awesome to save in any way you can, especially on Apple products, there are still those who are looking for more budget-friendly alternatives while enjoying Apple’s ecosystem at the same time. These are the best AirPlay-enabled speaker and set up alternatives to Apple’s HomePod for under $299.
Netflix has now dropped a brand new trailer for the upcoming Stranger Things 3 game. The footage gives us a good look at the hit TV show turned video game along with some of the co-op elements of the experience. Head below for more details on the gameplay, its connection with the show and much more.
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Having not worn an Apple Watch for over six months now, I can vehemently state that I do not miss constant, distracting taps on my wrist. I also do not miss trying to make lackluster apps fit my workflow instead of simply pulling my phone out of my pocket and getting the job done straight-away.
I do miss having the time readily available and for this reason, I tend to keep an eye on unique watch styles that go beyond what an Apple Watch or its competitors can pull off. With Casio’s latest addition to the G-SHOCK Full Metal line-up, it has an appearance that is quite different from the competition.
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Tired of making the same dishes over and over again? No need to worry because, spring is loaded with new cookbooks and recipes for you to try. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your salad or ready to entertain with a new margarita, we have an array of new cookbooks for you. Head below to find our top picks for spring.
Today, popular accessory manufacturer iOttie has unveiled its new iTap 2 wireless car mount series. Alongside continuing its reign as arguably the best smartphone mounts on the market today, iOttie is bringing Qi charging to the mix on each of today’s new items. Like its well-established line of products, there will be three different iterations of the iTap 2 for your car’s dashboard, air vent and CD slot. With Qi charging hitting the mainstream over the last year on Android and iPhones across the entire lineup, more consumers are interested in charging on-the-go. Head below for a look at the new iOttie iTap 2 lineup.
Back in January, Nintendo announced that the development for its upcoming Metroid Prime 4 had been restarted. That left fans of Samus Aran’s bounty-hunting adventures out of luck, with the hope of soon donning the in-game Power Suit delayed beyond the near future. Now a new leak shows that Nintendo might have more up its sleeve. Alongside Persona 5 and Zelda: A Link to the Past, a port of Metroid Prime Trilogy is said to be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Head below for more details.
HEX partnered with Rory Kramer, filmmaker and star of MTV’s “Dare to Live”, to make a unique backpack designed for the traveling videography. Built to carry all of the gear a cinematographer needs, this bag can even fit the massive Canon 1DX and lens, which is more than most bags on the market can do. The HEX X Rory Kramer Cinema Backpack is designed to meet the requirements of anyone traveling with a camera.
Earlier this year, MSI introduced the new GS75 Stealth gaming laptop with an RGB-enabled design and powerful RTX graphics. We recently got our hands on the new 17.3-inch MSI GS75 Stealth and put it through the paces. This 8SG configuration is top of the line – equipped with the Nvidia RTX 2080 Max Q GPU and a $2,799 price tag. Today we’re taking a quick look at the GS75 Stealth, head below for our unboxing video and first impressions.
Now that’s spring, it’s time to switch up the beauty regimen and try new products. Did you know that Amazon has a beauty best-sellers list. Filled with over 100 of its most purchased products and items including hair tools, cleansers, moisturizers and much more. Even better, with a Prime membership these new beauty products will be at your doorstep in just two days. Head below to find our top picks from Amazon’s best-selling beauty list.
Take-Two and Gearbox announced the official Borderlands 3 release date today. While it will be a staggered launch to some degree, you can expect to be playing the latest entry in the Borderlands series this year. We are also getting details on the special editions, pre-order bonuses and most importantly, a brand new gameplay trailer. As always, everything is waiting for you down below.
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Fans of the hit boxing game, Punch Out!!, can finally rejoice, as today Nintendo has announced that the classic NES title will soon be arriving on the Switch. As part of the company’s continued effort to supply Nintendo Switch Online with fresh retro games, Punch Out!! will be joined by Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Star Soldier. Head below for all the details on the you’ll be able to don the boxing gloves as Little Mac and more.
This morning popular gaming accessory maker PDP has unveiled a new controller for Nintendo Switch, the first on the market with integrated in-game chat and audio connectivity. PDP will officially launch its Faceoff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller this summer but is sharing details today of the later release date. We’ve seen plenty of gaming controllers with integrated audio features before from Turtle Beach and the like, but today’s announcement arrives as the first for Nintendo Switch. With support for Vivox’s integrated in-game chat, the PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ will offer a whole new world of audio-focused features which have alluded Switch gamers for some time.
House of Marley is known for its earth-friendly audio products. Today, the company announced its brand-new Exodus headphones that feature over-ear Bluetooth audio just in time for Earth Day. The headphones are crafted from FSC certified wood, recyclable aluminum, and natural leather as the company’s new flagship headphone.
A trip to the spa is a wonderful way to unwind after a long day, week, or month. However, we understand that it’s not always feasible to fit that expense in, especially on a regular basis. If you find yourself struggling to attain some well-deserved R&R, you can cultivate the ultimate spa experience in the comfort of your own home and on a budget. We’ve rounded up some of the best items for your at-home spa — and they all cost $50 or less.
Pre-orderData loss can get catch any of us by surprise. For the longest time, average consumers stored the majority of their data on PCs, without keeping physical or cloud backups in mind. Fast forward to today and most store everything on a smartphone and use either Google and Apple backup methods to keep safe.
Catches apply to heavy users when running out of free iCloud storage or suffering from image resolution downgrades in Google Photos’ free tier. In these types of cases, external hard drives are the way to go, and Western Digital’s new G-Technology ArmorATD portable drives work very hard to keep data protected.
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Get motivated for your spring workouts with Amazon’s in-house brand Core 10. Similar to brands such as Lululemon, Zella and Athleta, Core 10 features high-quality athletic wear for women. In this line you will find pieces such as supportive sports bras, figure flattering leggings, on-trend tops, jackets and more. Even better, prices start at just $18 and come in sizes from extra small to three extra large. Head below to find the rest of our top picks from Amazon’s Core 10 brand below.
Recently we’ve been exploring how Ubiquiti’s line of prosumer gear can solve many of your home Wi-Fi and connection woes. Now on the journey to help supplement your home network, we’ll be diving into the best Unifi Ethernet switches. The Ubiquiti lineup is full of various models to suit high-capacity networks, those with strict Power over Ethernet needs and more. Head below for an in-depth comparison on which model is right for your setup.
The Pocket Operator PO-33 Ghostly Edition is the latest addition to Teenage Engineering’s growing family of quirky musical instruments. TE has teamed up with record label Ghostly International and its artist Steve Hauschildt on this new limited edition PO-33 K.O.! micro sampler/sequencer. Head below for all the details.
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After being announced back at CES 2019, Withings has officially made its Move fitness tracker available for purchase today. It hits the scene with a customizable design and more affordable price tag starting at $70. Aside from all of the usual fitness-focused features, shoppers will be able to choose from various watch faces, bands and more. In fact, there are over 5,800 possible combinations when it comes to the Withings Move fitness tracker. However, that customization has a few caveats for American shoppers. Head below for full details.
When Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 originally came out last year, I called it the “My favorite CoD in years.” While that hasn’t changed, other games, like Apex Legends, have taken hold of my attention as of late. With the new ‘Alcatraz’ map for Blackout, however, my attention just might be shifting back toward Call of Duty.
Today we are going to be taking a look at the best microphone isolation shields. No matter what the budget might be on your upcoming/current production, unless you’re forking over serious cash to a professional studio space, you will want to read on. A good microphone isolation shield can make a massive difference on your vocal/music recordings and can be affordable enough to invest in before your channel/content is already making you money.
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Pre-orderNow that we are living in a time when large companies are working on automation which predicts what users want to do next, we can all probably agree that there are less instances where tech simply works as expected.
Out of all the tech that I’ve been accumulating over the last few years, mesh Wi-Fi is definitely one of the few that just works. For this reason I always recommend it to friends and family, but high costs generally keep them from pulling the trigger. With the announcement of the TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Wi-Fi System, high prices are certainly becoming less of a concern.
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If you loved Anthropolige’s new home collection that we just covered last week (find our guide here), than you will adore Target’s new Opalhouse Home Spring Collection. Even better, Target’s Opalhouse Spring Line features budget-friendly prices from $2 and very similar pieces to Antrhopolgie. Whether you want to add a pop of color to a space with a throw and pillow or wanting to splurge on a furniture piece, this collection has it all. Plus, the collection is separated into three categories: Go For Bold, Get Outside and Into the Blue. Head below to find our top picks.
At the beginning of March we got a first glimpse at the tie-in LEGO kits to go along with the debut of Avengers: Endgame. Today we’re getting an official look at the five just-released sets which are packed with exclusive new minifigures, vehicles and more from the highly-anticipated film. Head below for a closer look at each of the new LEGO Avengers: Endgame kits and for how you can add them to your brick-built super hero collection.
Netflix, Hulu and iTunes have all made it easier than ever before to skip the movie theater and opt to stream your favorite content. While many are happy to skip the lines and $10 tickets for their big screen TVs, recreating a theater-grade audio experience at home can be quite difficult. And you can forget about it if you’re trying to listen at a lower volume levels with sleeping kids in the house. A recent FCC filing seems to point to a potentially upcoming Dolby Bluetooth adapter that would bring pro-style audio to any pair of headphones. Dolby is known for its industry-leading codecs and audio certification, but a consumer-facing Bluetooth adapter would be a whole new animal. More details, including images, can be found below.
It’s officially April, which means fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are turning their attention to Avengers: Endgame as the film’s release draws near. UBTECH is hoping to get in on that hype, debuting its latest smartphone-enabled robot to coincide with the newest Marvel movie. The UBTECH Iron Man Robot brings Tony Stark’s MK50 armor to life with authentic movements, lights, and sounds more. Head below for all of the details and for how you can bring home your very own Iron Man suit.
If you own an HDHomeRun at-home DVR, you likely have heard of (or used) the company’s Premium TV streaming service. Well, over the next 30 days, HDHomeRun will be sunsetting this service. All customers currently subscribed to Premium TV will continue to have access to the service until their month ends, at which time the service will not be renewed. If you’re one of the customers suffering from this sunsetting, here are some of the best alternatives to HDHomeRun’s Premium TV.
Welcome to the third and final installment in our Chroma Cave series. We’re building a RGB gaming station with components that exclusively features Razer Chroma. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at every Chroma component to see how it all works together within the Synapse Chroma Studio to provide an immersive RGB experience. Hit the jump for our full video review.
For several months now, I’ve been dabbling in the Alexa ecosystem. This has been due largely to frustration with Siri and the steep pricing associated with HomeKit-compatible products. Through this endeavor, I’ve found Amazon’s voice assistant to be smarter in many ways, but as you would hope, Alexa’s Head Scientist, Rohit Prasad, thinks the platform can go much further.
At the EmTech Digital 2019 Conference, Prasad said, “The only way to make smart assistants really smart is to give it eyes and let it explore the world”. This statement certainly seems logical since a robot would be able to more easily learn about its surroundings.
Over the last couple years, a man by the name of Zammis Clark has been busy hacking Microsoft and Nintendo. And now, after causing millions in damages, he has pled guilty. Head below for more details.
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Fans of National Lampoon’s Vacation unite! The station wagon from the original feature film is going up for auction next month in Palm Beach, Florida. It’s true. The glorious 1981 Ford LTD Custom Station Wagon can be yours, if you’re the lucky high bidder. It’s adorned with special limited edition details, including the luggage rack and various other features from the iconic film. While this is a spot-on recreation, and not the actual station wagon, there’s still plenty to love here. Head below for all of the details and our favorite miniature recreations for those of us not ready to shell out big money.
Earlier this year, LEGO showcased five new sets to celebrate 20 years of Star Wars models. Now with the 80th anniversary of Batman right around the corner, this morning LEGO is unveiling a series of new releases to celebrate the caped crusader. Featuring Batman himself, the six upcoming sets include iconic vehicles, infamous villains and more. Head below to get a closer look at the new releases.
When you think of an instant camera, likely your mind goes to Polaroid. People used to use the company’s name like crazy when throwing a party, “Do you have a Polaroid of us to show?” Well, Canon is wanting to get in on the instant camera game with its latest IVY CLIQ and CLIQ+ lineup. With prices starting at just $99, these instant cameras are bound to be a hit among millennials and photo enthusiasts alike.
If you’re anything like me, when hearing about a Yale product announcement, your mind probably jumps straight to its robust smart door lock line-up. Well it just so happens that the company’s latest product is not a door lock at all. It’s actually a feature-packed security camera.
The new Yale security camera is being touted as an all-in-one device as it features light, sound, and well, a camera. Yale appears to be taking a page from Apple’s book by simply calling it the new all-in-one camera. It’s made to work both indoors and out, making it a well-rounded option that will suit many consumer’s needs.
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Well today is the day you have been waiting for. A couple weeks ago, Gearbox teased what appeared to an imminent Borderlands 3 reveal on March 28th and that day is now here. Head below for all the details from the announcement stream.
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Oakley is getting you ready for summer weather with its new collection created in tandem by designer Jeff Staple. The new collection is called “Summer Trippin” and in the line you will find stylish hats, popular sunglasses, water-resistant tote bags, 1990’s inspired apparel and more. Each piece has the Staple pigeon etched onto the item including the sunglasses and comes with a micro-bag with collection artwork and an Oakley logo. Prices in this new line range from $40 to $193 and Oakley features free shipping on all items. Head below to find our more about the Oakley x Staple collection.
In late February, Synology debuted its latest NAS, the DS1019+. As one of the company’s higher-end options, it boasts a plethora of prosumer features and notable specifications. But starting at $550, the question is, is the storage solution worthy of its more premium price tag? Today we’ll be taking a look at how it handles everything from 4K video transcoding with Plex to running smart home controller software and more. Head below for a full report.
If you’re of a certain age, you may recall the popular Bulova Computron watch that made waves in the 1970s. Like seemingly all trends, the angled LED watch is making a triumphant return in 2019 as a symbol of retro style. The fully digital watch sports a striking look from the era with a display that screams cutting edge technology…for the time. Bulova is set to bring back the Computron in three colors this fall. You won’t find any smartphone connectivity here, or really many new features for that matter, as the brand is choosing to stay true to the original release. More details on pre-order and other features below.
If you don’t know the Angry Birds namesake, you likely didn’t have a smartphone 10 years ago. In Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, you’ll enjoy the age-old classic in ways never-before-seen. Available on the Oculus Store, Steam, Vive, and now PlayStation VR, enjoy all the fun-filled destruction you’ve come to know and love in a glorious new first-person experience.
If you’ve bought a car within the last few years, there’s a good chance it already has a backup camera. Like many features, backup cameras used to be expensive add-ons, but are now standard in many new vehicles.
For the people out there with an older vehicle that lacks a backup camera, there are a slew of aftermarket options out there, but they typically require some sort of wiring. The new Garmin backup camera sets out to alleviate this with a few other tricks up its sleeve.
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Looking for a thoughtful gift for a special person? The Nordstrom Personalized Shop has a gift for anyone on your list and the prices start at just $7. Whether you’re looking for a present for a chef, wine connoisseur, new home owner, mother or even a friend, Nordstrom’s categorized list of items has everything you need. Head below to find our top picks from Nordstrom’s Personalized Shop.
