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Joanna Gaines is back at it again and this time she’s sharing a new line at Anthropologie. With 19 cozy items to add to your home, you will not want to miss this collection. Even better, prices start at just $38 and include fluffy pillows, plush rugs, candles, and even statement-making wallpaper. Head below to find our top picks from Anthropologie’s new collaboration with Joanna Gaines.

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Ahead of New York Toy Fair this weekend, LEGO has unveiled an entirely new line of kits, Hidden Side. By pairing traditional brick-built creations with a companion smartphones app, the new theme introduces Augmented Reality to bridge the gap between physical and digital play. Centered around a series of haunted builds, LEGO Hidden Side will be launching later this year with eight kits.

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After an impressive showing of Switch games at yesterday’s Direct event, Hollow Knight: Silksong has now been announced. What originally started out as DLC for the indie darling Hollow Knight is now getting the full sequel treatment. The dev team initially intended Silksong to release as an add-on but has now dedicated themselves to flipping it into an entirely new experience. All the details are down below.
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Bandai has been partnering with LucasArts for some time now to release scale recreations of characters, vehicles and more from the Star Wars universe. In the past we’ve seen detailed astromech droids and screen-accurate Sith Lords, but now we’re getting something a little different. The company has announced that it will be tackling its largest in-world starship yet; the Star Destroyer. Measuring over a foot long, Bandai’s Star Destroyer Model Kit aims to recreate the crux of the Imperial fleet. Head below for a more in-depth look.

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This morning Fujifilm has announced the latest addition to its lineup of cameras with the new X-T30. Positioned as a less-expensive and smaller version of the previously released X-T3, it delivers a reputable set of features at a lower price tag. The older X-T20 is one of the brand’s most popular offerings, so blending the new in 2019 to create a more affordable option was paramount. Fuji’s new X-T30 arrives on the scene with an $899 price tag for the body with various kit and color options available. Head below for more details and full look at pricing.

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If you have a gamer in your life, chances are they own just about everything you can think of. It’s sometimes hard to shop for us gamers, as we generally already have our favorite headset, controller, and charging station. Plus, unless a new game just released, they likely have it. For those who already have it all, we’ve found some unique gamer gift ideas from just $10 at Etsy that are sure to make anyone happy.

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When it comes to playing video games on-the-go, the last decade has brought us a robust line-up of options. From iPhone and Android to Nintendo Switch and 3DS there is certainly no shortage of games to play.

Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions has delivered several authentic NES games to the masses, but the Switch’s form-factor can still be too large to carry in some circumstances. To combat this problem, Super Impulse, the makers of Tiny Arcades, is at it again with a new design that is as small as a credit card.

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Update your space for an upcoming new season with Walmart’s new modern furniture line. This being Walmart, the prices are very budget-friendly, especially considering how stylish and comparable the pieces are to high brand stores. This collection includes 650 products falling into three looks: Scandinavian Minimalist, Retro Glam, and Refined Industrial. Even better, the prices range from $20 for barware to $1,600 for furniture. Head below to find our top picks from the line.

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One of Alexa’s biggest strengths is its ever-growing number of user-created Skills. With over 80,000 as of publishing, the assistant’s capabilities are about as far-reaching as can be. But that’s not stopping Amazon from kickstarting a new initiative to bolster even more. Today the technology giant is launching new Alexa Skills Blueprints; a way to make it easier for creators and organizations who may not have backgrounds in coding to integrate their content into the voice assistant. Head below for more.

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When is the next Nintendo Direct? Well, it’s today. We have been waiting for a while since the last update, but we now know the next Nintendo Direct event will take place later today with a solid 35 minutes of the big N’s 2019 plans. Head below for all the details.
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Finding the right temperature for your bed at night is an age-old problem. Too many blankets. Not enough. Fan on? Off? You know the drill. Eight Sleep is looking to cure those woes with its new bed, The Pod. In typical 2019 fashion, this new release is jam-packed with technology designed to make your sleep all the more enjoyable. Not only will it manage temperatures, but it’s also made to track your sleep quality throughout the night. And of course, it even integrates with existing smart home systems to ensure your lights and other tech are managed when you go to sleep. I guess this really is the future of our bedrooms. Head below for more.

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Ergonomics seem to be the theme lately. Standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and even keyboards have taken center stage for years. Now, the humble computer mouse is getting a makeover. Whether you’re looking for a no-name brand on Amazon or a household company like Logitech, just about everyone is getting in on the ergonomic mouse game. Macally is joining the fold with its new Ergonomic Vertical 6 Button Wired & Wireless Mice from $30.

Macally is also launching a smaller mouse that have built-in rechargeable batteries that are designed to last 2-3 months before the next charge is required, and those also start at just $30.

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The next Red Dead Online update is coming in just a couple week’s time. Rockstar’s hit wild west title is getting some solid updates in the way of mini-map enhancements, the new Law and Bounty system and much more. All the details are down below.
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If you’ve been sneaker shopping lately, you’ve probably noticed all of the patterned options that are very popular this year. From leopard, camouflage, florals and stripes, there is an array of options to make a statement while at the gym. Head below to find our top picks for this booming trend from brands like Nike, Brooks and APL.

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Bringing the total count of corresponding sets up to 25, the LEGO Movie 2 is now getting three additional releases today. Many of 2019’s notable LEGO releases have been announced as a tie-in to the new film which is set hit theaters at the end of last week. Today that trend continues with three new movie-inspired builds due out later this spring. Head below to see how the kits stack up.

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It’s been a busy start to February for Anker, which officially released its new Powerhouse 200 portable generator earlier this week. Now we’re getting our first look at the brand’s 100W PowerPort Atom PD 4. While that’s a mouthful of a name, this new desktop charger is definitely worth checking out and may be worth your money. It’s designed to be a one-stop charging solution for all of your gear, including MacBooks, which can charge at full speed. Head below for full details.

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The Nintendo Switch is one of the United States’ best-selling consoles right now, while also being one of the most portable gaming contraptions of this decade. WaterField Designs is known for its high-quality leather technology accessories and has made Switch bags in the past. Now, the company is back with another great carrying bag for Switch called the Sutter Sling Pouch, but this time WaterField is launching the Switch Taco to keep your beloved gaming console protected even when not in the sling.

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If you follow Leica, you know that this is a company that obsesses over every attribute of its products. Like most companies with a similar attention to detail, Leica charges a premium for its work and innovation. We are certain that its latest release will be no exception.

The Leica M10-P ‘ASC 100 Edition’ has been developed by the company as a tribute to 100 years since the founding of the American Society of Cinematographers. This version of the Leica M10-P sports a gorgeous black and gold design with the ASC logo placed prominently across the lens’ top plate.
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The subscription box trend is booming and we’re here today to tell you which five are the best to buy in 2019. With everything you need from food and cleaning supplies to clothes, dog treats and men’s grooming, you curate boxes to your specific desires. Plus, the boxes are shipped right to your front door each month or season. Head below to find our top five subscription boxes for you and your family.

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If you’ve ever considered building your very own cheat machine for Rockstar’s games, it looks like that probably isn’t a very good idea. A federal court has just ordered a GTA Online cheater to pay $150,000 in damages to Rockstar. And that’s on top of his legal fees. More details below.
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Monoprice is known for its audio, networking and Mac accessories that hit the market with a lower cost than many of its competitors. The company’s latest release fits into the latter of the categories, and looks to bring the latest and greatest network connectivity to your machine over a USB-C interface. Monoprice’s new Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter launches with an aluminum, bus-powered design and more. Head below for the full scoop.

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After being previously teased back at CES 2018, Anker has now officially released its new PowerHouse 200 portable generator. This model is a follow-up to the previous generation model which we loved in our hands-on review. The latest version includes a USB-C port for the latest devices and compatibility with MacBooks. It’s also $100 less than the original model. Head below for more details.

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You’ve never experienced virtual reality like this. Cinemark and SPACES have launched a new virtual reality experience called Terminator Salvation: Fight For the Future. You’ll join the resistance on a virtual reality mission to save your future and experience Terminator Salvation like never before.

This virtual reality mission will completely envelop your entire body in an alternate universe. From your sight, feel, and movement, you’ll actually believe that you’re inside of Terminator Salvation.

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We have all done it. We’ve gotten roped into watching QVC pitch the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos. This typically leads to one of two outcomes, either we pick up the phone and order the product, or chuckle a bit, roll our eyes, and move on.

No matter which camp you find yourself in, Amazon is vying for your attention too. The company calls its take on the experience Amazon Live. It is very similar to what QVC viewers are used to watching in addition to the perks that Prime subscribers benefit from.
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If you’re a fan of the talk show host, Ellen Degeneres, then her list of her favorite things for February will be a must-see, especially as Valentine’s Day approaches. She’s partnered with Walmart to curate a list of fourteen of her favorite things, with items such as diamond earrings, a heart-shaped waffle maker and more. She also has gifts for men, too, including a grooming kit. Head below to find our top picks from the list of Ellen Degeneres’ Favorite Things for February, which features budget-friendly gifts at under $100.

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Apex Legends hit 10 million players this week. Respawn’s new battle royale game came (almost) out of nowhere earlier this week and things are looking up so far. While it may still have a massive mountain to climb before it reaches the heights of its closest competitors, the not-quite Titanfall shooter is off to a running start.
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation opened its doors back in 2012. And over the past seven years, it has managed to pull in a legion of tinkerers, students and fans with its widely popular credit card-sized computers. Having primarily relied on online storefronts to sell its devices, the company is now taking a different approach. In Cambridge, UK, the very first Raspberry Pi physical retail store has opened.

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If you suffered from Sony’s Fortnite fiasco last year, there’s a chance that you’d like to eventually merge your accounts together. Though Sony finally came around and allowed cross-play with other consoles, many players were left in the dust with multiple accounts and unlocked items. Now, you can merge your two Fortnite accounts and enjoy all of your unlocked and purchased contents on all platforms.

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, has finally released instructions on how to merge two accounts. Though there are some restrictions as to what types of accounts can be merged, the instructions are fairly straightforward.

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More and more folks are decking out their homes with smart plugs, motion sensors, door locks, and lighting. While adding gear to your home can be exhilarating, it can also be daunting when attempting to ensure that every device can talk to one another.

Samsung SmartThings and Wink hubs have existed for many years to help to bridge the gaps, but Hubitat thinks it has a solution that beats the competition in several areas. It’s called Elevation, and like SmartThings and Wink, it works with big names like Alexa and Google Assistant, but also has quite a few tricks up its sleeve.
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If you’re in a workout rut or need a little extra motivation to get to the gym, Lululemon’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide may do just the trick. With new items for both men and women, these pieces are stylish and ready for whatever workout you have in store. Even better, this gift guide features prices ranging from just $12 to $448, so you can find something on just about any budget. Head below to find our top picks from Lululemon’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

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Some of your favorite classic BioWare PC RPGs are coming to console this year. Publisher Skybound games is teaming up with Beamdog in order to bring several RPGs from the Dungeons and Dragons mythos to your favorite console on a staggered release schedule throughout 2019. Head below for all the details.
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Amazon’s Alexa ecosystem is more compelling than ever before as its lineup of speakers has expanded in recent years to cover just about every budget. It’s easier (and less expensive) in 2019 to coat your home in Alexa-enabled devices and the inclusion of Apple Music makes it all the more intriguing. If you find yourself already invested in an audio setup, whether high-end or not, you may be asking yourself, “How do I to add Alexa to an existing speaker system?” In a rather wise move, Amazon has made the answer to this question easier than ever before. With various options available, it’s easier than ever before to add Alexa to your at-home audio setup. Head below for a step-by-step guide.

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Last year, the LEGO UCS Hogwarts Castle debuted with a massive 6,000-piece part count and oh so much glorious detail. Even though the design measures over two-feet long, it still only covered a portion of the fictional castle. One dedicated LEGO builder has taken it upon themselves to fix that. In what is one of the most impressive fan-made builds we’ve seen, the expanded Hogwarts Castle completes the campus’s layout by adding over 25,000 additional pieces into the mix. Head below for a closer look.

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Virtual reality is an ever-growing demographic. Just about everyone is making a virtual reality headset of some sort, allowing you to be transported to a new dimension just by putting on a headset. It looks like HP is making a next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset, codename “copper,” with increased resolution and comfort. This headset will likely be based on Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality platform, though this time it’ll be designed more by HP than the previous models were.

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If you’ve ever been on a trip and wished that you had smaller bag for toting essentials during the day (or night), meet the Wandrd VEER 18. Instead of hauling a large and hefty bag around once you’ve made it to your destination, VEER is a packable backpack that shrinks to fit in a travel-sized option.

Once you’ve removed VEER from your travel bag, it expands into a fully-functional backpack. An inflatable back panel and camera cube ensure that even when your expensive pieces of gear jostle, they will be protected against potential damage.

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If you live in a small home, loft or apartment then you will love Crate & Barrel’s new Small Spaces Line. It features pieces for all areas of your home including the bedroom, living room, dining room, entryway, workspace and more. Plus, C&B designed this new line with the idea that every piece of furniture that enters your small space be dual purpose to maximize its functionality. The new line even includes furniture for your kids. Find our top picks from Crate & Barrel’s Small Spaces Line below.

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A new Titanfall game is in the works, but it’s not Titanfall 3. After Respawn Entertainment dropped the new Apex Legends battle royale game this week, hardcore Titanfall fans were left unsure of the future of their beloved mech battle shooter. However, reports are suggesting a new entry in the series will indeed launch sometime this year. Head below for all the details.
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you’re probably wondering what to get your significant other. While there are plenty of unique gifts out there for both men and women, it may be time to tap a different side of your creativity. Adult coloring books have been around for a while now but still make a great gift. From calming to hilarious, there are plenty of options to take your Valentine’s Day gifts to the next level. Head below for our top picks.

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Nintendo debuted its paid online service in the fall of 2018. Since then, the company has managed to keep up its end of the bargain to bring new digital titles to Nintendo Switch Online. And sure, some of them haven’t been the most memorable games. But soon, two of the most beloved retro classics will be coming to the digital library. That’s right, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby’s Adventure will be joining the Switch’s retro library. Hit the jump for all the details.

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Thunderbolt 3 is an amazing technology. It was a vast improvement over old USB 3.0 and even SATA, as we jumped from 5Gbps to 40Gbps, and went from multiple cables to just one for everything. Thunderbolt 3 introduced a new standard to dock your mobile workstation at a desk and get power, video, and data through a single connection. Glyph, a leader in external storage solutions, just announced a new Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Atom Pro NVMe SSD.

The Thunderbolt 3 Dock is built to be the center of your workstation. The dock gives many great features that are lacking on Apple’s latest MacBooks, like SD and Ethernet. Plus, it takes one USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port and turns it into two. The Atom Pro NVMe SSD is Glyph’s “fastest SSD yet”. With insane read/write speeds, it offers an enhanced workflow option for mobile workstations.

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When it comes to online gaming — especially when playing shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Fortnite, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds — the impact of audio should not be underestimated. These types of games require you to react quickly with precision in order to stand a chance.

With the announcement of four new gaming headsets, Logitech aims to have an option to suit the needs of most gamers. All of its new offerings are a part of the company’s G line-up, which (unsurprisingly) is focused on gaming. Two of the new headsets feature Logitech’s LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, a perk that synchronizes illumination with its similarly spec’d gear.

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The new MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Reveal Trailer is now here. Sony is ready to start divulging details about this year’s iteration of the PlayStation-exclusive game as we approach Spring Training. The short but sweet trailer doesn’t have a very long run time but it is filled with teases and short glimpses of what to expect in MLB The Show 19. Head below for a closer look.
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Need a new fragrance? Now is a perfect time to check out the array of new perfumes that are on the market. Whether you want something sweet, floral or musky, there are loads of options to choose from. Plus, many of these new scents are from top brands that you’ve been wearing for years. Head below to find our top picks for the best women’s perfumes in 2019. By the way, all of the items listed below would be a great gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.

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Being able to have just about anything delivered right to our doorsteps is the biggest perk of online shopping. But with the rise of porch pirates and other nefarious package thieves running amok, anxiety is replacing convenience in the minds of many online shoppers. Amazon has been waging war on the issue for some time now with its Key shipment service. But how do you actually take advantage of the in-home delivery? Below you’ll find all of the information needed on how to get started with Key by Amazon and keep your deliveries safe.

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This morning, Sonos has unveiled three new speakers in partnership with Sonance. Following last year’s collaboration announcement between the two brands, today’s releases are meant to pair with the speaker company’s existing Amp. Each speaker in the new Sonos Architectural by Sonance lineup will feature AirPlay 2 compatibility.

As Sonos looks to be extending its reach into more categories than ever before, introducing a trio of in-wall and outdoor speakers is a logical next step. Head below for more details on today’s announcement.

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