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Since LEGO began its preparing for the holiday shopping season back in October, it’s been offering tons of different promotions to bring in customers, from deals to double VIP points, freebies, and more. Now LEGO has kicked off one of its most alluring offers yet, well at least for Star Wars fans. For a limited time, select orders will receive a free Star Wars Minifigure Box. Head below to see how you can get your hands it.

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As it does each year, Amazon Digital Day will once again take place during the last week of December. This time around Amazon is promising that its third annual digital goods sale will be the largest in history, with deals on movies, TV shows, mobile games, apps, eBooks, and more. You’ll find all of the best offers from Amazon Digital Day on this landing page. Head below for more details and what to expect on December 28th.

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Update 12/19 @ 12:30 PM: Microsoft has launched pre-orders for the Razer Turret for Xbox One at $249.99 shipped. Orders are expected to ship by 3/31/2019.

There are just some games where a keyboard and mouse are more accurate than a controller. The one thing I miss the most when gaming on my Xbox One or PlayStation 4 is using a keyboard and mouse. Well, Microsoft announced a few months ago that support would eventually come to the Xbox, and Razer just announced its first wireless keyboard and mouse for Xbox One in partnership with Microsoft.

Razer has made some of the best peripherals for PC gaming for as long as I can remember. They’re a go-to company for people who want quality, features, and affordable prices.

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If you have not spent any time using virtual reality yet, it is likely due to how cumbersome it can be to use, combined with the limited number of people who own a headset for you to try. Oculus Go is a recently-released VR headset that aims to change all of that.

Thanks to its low price tag and standalone design that does not require a smartphone or computer to run, Oculus Go is made with general consumers in mind. With today’s announcement that Sling TV is now available on Oculus Go, this provides an immersive way to catch up on the latest entertainment.
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After over a decade of waiting for the next installment, Kingdom Hearts III gameplay footage and images have leaked online. With over a month to go until its scheduled release date, the game’s creator is urging fans to avoid spoilers at all costs while ensuring them that some of the game’s cinematic elements are not present in the leaked copies.
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Amazon has made it easy for you to shop top holiday gifts from your favorite celebrities, athletes, and influencers this Christmas. In the Amazon Celebrity Store you will find names including Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Jordan Speith, Jessica Alba, Aaron Rodgers, and more. Even better, this list features prices for every budget. Celebrities have picked items from brands like PUMA, Under Armour, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, and others. Head below to find our top picks among the celebrity holiday gifts, which range from fashion and accessories to makeup and much more.

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While the release of a new film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe excites both comic enthusiasts and movie-goers alike, LEGO fans can’t help but get in on anticipation as well. With Captain Marvel hitting theaters in early March 2019, we’ve gotten our first look at LEGO and Marvel’s latest collaboration. This weekend, the first kit was officially released that ties in with the film.

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LG is expected to be an aggressive player at CES in Las Vegas next month. And while there should be plenty of new TVs, smart home gear, and more coming down the line, we’re getting our first glimpse at a new gaming-focused monitor today from LG. There’s never been a better time to upgrade your setup with a new monitor, as the market is flooded with both low-cost and high-performance options. The new LG 32QK500-W 32-inch FreeSync display arrives this morning with a respectable $350 price tag and sleek, Apple-friendly design. Head below for more.

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As the holiday’s approach, companies are trying to get last-minute product launches out. Skullcandy is trying to secure its place under your tree with the launch of its Push truly wireless earbuds, and now 1More is taking its aim with Stylish TWS.

1More’s entrance into the truly wireless headphone market should be an interesting one. They offer a MEMS microphone, high-end antenna, and can function in standalone mode where only the right bud is active. Keep reading to learn more.

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Voice assistants from Apple, Google, and Amazon can be both delightful and frustrating to use. Sometimes I facepalm at how badly they misunderstand me, but truth be told, I am happy they exist because they do make living in a smart home much simpler. With the announcement that Anki Vector will receive an update to provide access to Alexa next week, it is quite possible that more of these little robots could find themselves a home.
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Tough out the cold weather with accessories that will help you stay warm and stylish. Whether you’re looking for a new scarf, gloves, ear muffs, or socks, we’re rounding up the best cold weather accessories for under $20. Plus, all of these items would be great gift ideas or stocking stuffers for the holidays.

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Native Instruments is introducing TRK-01 PLAY along with some special promotions as part of its holiday offerings. The new package bundles together a pair of kick drum and bass modules and you can grab both them for free right now along with an additional credit to use towards other NI gear and products. Head below for all the details.
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Just a week ago we reported that Alexa will begin using self-learning techniques to understand conversations better. Now the voice assistant is gaining another piece of functionality, one that offers more tangible benefits other than natural speech. Amazon is beginning to roll out improved home security system support, meaning Alexa play a greater role in keeping you and your humble abode safe. 
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Back in September Amazon announced a completely revamped Echo lineup with new speakers and whole host of fresh Alexa-enabled technology. This included new entries like its first in-house smart microwave and wall plug. Fast forward three months later and nearly the entire lineup has been released and subsequently discounted for the holiday season. That is, except for Amazon’s Echo Link. Today the $200 accessory hits the market as a means for adding Alexa to high-end stereo systems, taking a page out of the Sonos playbook.

Those looking for standalone amplification will have to wait a bit longer, however, as the Echo Link Amp is not slated to be released until 2019. So what does Amazon’s $200 add-on get you? Head below for more.

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More and more people (and companies) are adopting network attached storage systems for keeping files and documents secure and on-site. Using a local NAS will allow you more control over filesystem access and security, which is becoming a must-have thing these days. Synology is one of the main companies making quality NAS systems and recently introduced its latest DS1819+.

The DS1819+ runs off of the companies familiar DiskStation Manager with a plethora of applications available at the click of a button. The DS1819+ offers high-end specs that make it perfect for a small- to medium-sized business, keep reading to learn more.

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The Outer Worlds is new game from Obsidian that has the internet on fire right now. Originally unveiled at the Game Awards last week, the debut trailer and subsequent detail drops are pointing at this thing being the sci-fi RPG gamers have been yearning for, especially after the disappointing Fallout 76 and the disastrous release of Mass Effect Andromeda. But don’t be confused, this is not just Fallout 5 with a new space age coat of paint either. Head below for some new details, gameplay footage, and more on The Outer Worlds.
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If you owned a SEGA Genesis during your childhood, there’s a good chance you’ll be ecstatic to hear that Amazon is bringing several of its classics to Fire TV devices. Popular titles include Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2, Sonic CD, Golden Axe 1-3, The Revenge of Shinobi, and many more. The total number of classics coming to Fire TV is 25, but there will be no need to buy each one individually as they will all be bundled together under the unsurprising name of SEGA Classics.
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With Christmas and New Years on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking of what you’re going to wear. Whether you’re heading to a family reunion, a chic cocktail party, or an office Christmas gathering, having the perfect holiday party dress is essential. To help you get ready for your parties, we’ve rounded up four pretty holiday party dresses with even prettier price tags under $50.

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Just as the miniature console market was starting to heat up, Nintendo has announced that the clock is ticking for its Classic edition devices. Earlier this week when discussing the future of the NES and SNES Classic, Nintendo of America’s own Reggie Fils-Aime gave some sad news for fans of the consoles. Head below to see how you can still get your hands on the retro systems before they sell out for good.

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Holiday shopping is coming to a close and retailers are beginning to send out notices that free shipping windows are also closing. In case you missed it, earlier this week we put together an all-encompassing guide of which retailers offer in-store pickup and other key dates in the lead up to Christmas. This morning, Amazon has announced its official plans for the next 11 days including expanded free shipping and one-day delivery on Christmas Eve. Head below for full details.

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The PC industry is struggling to remain exciting. This is largely due to the fact that we are in an era where iPads and iPhones not only look great, but they are also beginning to surpass the performance offered by many Intel and AMD-powered laptops. For this reason, we are seeing some breakthrough innovations in laptops that trim down bezel sizes and overall dimensions as a whole. With the announcement and upcoming debut of its new 14 and 17-inch gram laptops, LG is showing that it has the chops for competing with the best of them, including Apple.
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While Sony’s new miniature replica console may not have had all the titles on it you would have hoped for, some hackers have already figure out how to add new games to PlayStation Classic. As expected, hackers have breached the new PS Classic and are playing all those games you wished were on there in the first place.
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Layering is the best way to stay warm in winter weather and one of my personal favorite ways to style this trend is with vests. A vest is a great way to showcase your wardrobe and many styles can be worn from fall until spring. Plus, these layering pieces let you stay mobile for everyday activities. Head below to find our top picks for the best outdoor vests from $30.

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To ring in the new year, many will flock to Las Vegas for CES 2019. Ahead of the annual convention, LG has offered an early look at its upcoming line of OLED TVs. In partnership with Summit Wireless, LG has announced that it’ll be bolstering its lineup of flagship TVs with support for Hi-Fi, wireless audio. As some of the first TVs to support WiSA out of the box, LG is looking to give the audio protocol you’ve never heard of another chance for success. Head below for more details.

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We’re under a month away from CES, the annual gathering of the biggest names in tech out in Las Vegas. As usual, some new products are already beginning to be teased ahead of January’s event. One such offering is from LG, who is entering the ever-expanding craft beer market with a new at-home system. LG is looking to the popular capsule strategy made famous by Keurig for its new home brewing system. It’s expected to be unveiled in full at CES but we’re already getting a quick glimpse today of the new LG HomeBrew system.

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Everyone is getting in on this “truly wireless” earbud train after Apple took the world by storm with AirPods. You can generally find this style of headphones in just about any price range, from quite budget-friendly to around $200. However, we’ve got a newcomer to the market. Skullcandy just recently announced its Push headphones, which are available starting now at Target.

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Puma has announced that it will be rereleasing its iconic RS-Computer running shoes later this week. The RS-Computer shoes were originally released in 1986 and could connect directly to any Apple IIE, Commodore 64, or IBM PC thanks to its 16-pin connector.

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We should have known that it would only be a matter of time until Nintendo’s brilliant Joy-Con design would be copied by another company. At first you would think Sony or Microsoft may be to blame, but no, it’s Xiaomi. Following the release of the latest Black Shark gaming phone earlier this year, Xiaomi’s new Gamepad 2.0 is comprised of two controllers that slide onto the sides of the Black Shark. The controllers pair using Bluetooth, offer a joystick and D-pad on the left, a touchpad and ABXY buttons on the right, and triggers on the top of both.
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The PlayStation holiday deals are now here. While Microsoft got an early jump, having kicked off its official price drops as early as last Monday, Sony is ready to launch its Christmas offerings starting today. Head below for all the details.
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We’re getting down to the finish line of the holiday shopping season, and retailers are beginning to share deadlines for Christmas shipping windows. So if you’re still thinking about doing some online shopping, now is the time to get it done. For most retailers, the last day to buy online and have it delivered by the 25th is rapidly approaching. Head below for a list of holiday shipping deadlines for each major retailer.

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We’ve seen some pretty pricey LEGO sets pop up over the past few years, but all of them pale in comparison to Tiffany & Co.’s latest product. Sure the company is usually known for its luxury jewelry and accessories, but that isn’t stopping them from branching out into an odd new category. Comprised of two premium materials, Tiffany & Co.’s new sterling silver blocks may be the more elegant way to show your love of interlocking building systems.

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MakerBot began producing entry-level 3D printers back in 2009. They were nothing like the company’s latest models, as the printers were targeted towards the growing maker community. Even so, the company was able to find massive success in tinkerers, DIY enthusiasts, and the like to grow one of the first consumer 3D printer lines.

A lot has changed in nearly a decade. And just like they did originally, MakerBot’s newest release is looking to shake up the 3D printer space. Today, MakerBot has unveiled its new Method Printer, which the company is touting as the “world’s first performance 3D printer.” Head below to see how this premium device stacks up.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is one of the best updates to the franchise in years. In fact, we even called it “our favorite CoD in years” in our full review. Though the game has gotten some nice updates so far (like Nuketown), it’s time for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s largest content update yet: Operation Absolute Zero.

Treyarch will be updating multiple aspects of the game tomorrow, December 11th starting first on PlayStation 4. You’ll soon have a new Specialist to choose from named Zero, new guns, and even Blackout will be getting some updates. Read on to learn more.

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TP-Link unveiled two new Wi-Fi routers today that take on the latest 802.11ax wireless standard. The new models are referred to as Archer AX6000 and AX11000. The AX6000 focuses on supporting more devices simultaneously while the AX11000 offers the fastest connection speeds. This means that you should have a general idea of which type of performance you are looking for before handing over your hard earned cash.

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Holiday stockings are always so much fun to open on Christmas morning, no matter your age. That’s why today we are sharing our favorite styles for this year with budget friendly-prices from $8. With stockings that range from country to glam, we’ve found something for every decorating space and style. Whether you hang your stockings from your mantel or staircase, head below to find our favorite styles this year.

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It’s officially the holiday season and that means more packages than ever are being delivered on doorsteps across the United States. In fact, the United States Postal Service estimates that it will deliver over 900 million holiday shipments this year. That means one thing: porch pirates will be out in full force.

So how can you protect yourself (and those packages) from shifty passers-by looking for some free loot? Well, we’ve rounded up five tricks and tips to keep your packages safe. From the low-cost to high-tech, we’ve got you covered.

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We are getting some new DOOM levels for the original title soon. Co-creator John Romero has announced that a series of new stages and multiplayer are maps are coming at the top of the new year for one of the most influential titles in gaming history. Head below for all the details.
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Earlier in the year, we got a first look at the Playstation Classic. And now that the miniature console is out and making some first impressions, Sony’s nostalgia-driven gaming device could use some improvements. Accessory maker 8Bitdo is no stranger to augmenting the features of the Classic consoles that have been popping recently. Today the company has unveiled its latest add-on, the USB Wireless Adapter for PS Classic. Head below for a closer look and when you’ll be able to bring one home for yourself.

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If you have an Alexa or Assistant-enabled device in your home, it’s likely that you’ve asked it a question and gotten the generic response back “I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that right now” or something similar. Well, Alexa soon will use context to help better understand your commands through conversation.

This is a huge breakthrough in technology, as it’s something that humans do naturally. It’s easy if someone gets the wording almost right when talking to you, and your brain fixes the sentence mid-conversation. However, technology has yet to be able to understand conversational speech. This type of advancement with Alexa would make it one of the best smart assistants around.

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Earlier this year, LEGO announced that it would be bringing back a fan-favorite set after nearly a decade of retirement. To close out the year, LEGO has brought back the Vestas Wind Turbine, an 800-piece packing motorized features and more. As one of the tallest sets ever released, we had to get our hands on it. So head below to take an in-depth look at what LEGO’s most recent set has to offer.

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Your Christmas accessories are only out for about a month, and one of the most dreadful parts of closing the festivities is organizing holiday decorations. Putting away all of the seasonal decorations, ornaments, garland, and accessories can really be a drag. The process of untangling all of the lights and finding a place to store all of your ornaments can be daunting. That’s why today we are rounding up our favorite storage accessories to make your clean-up a breeze. Plus, these items will help you keep all of your decorations in one place for the following year. Best of all, everything in this list is priced at $20 or less.

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Elago is one of those companies that knows exactly how to make products that create a nostalgia for the products that we once could not bear to live without, but are no longer used in our day-to-day lives. Its latest Apple Watch stand is no exception. The W5 resembles the original Game Boy, an iconic portable game console that paved the way to where we are today with Nintendo’s 2DS, 3DS, and Switch.
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After an aggressive year that saw Amazon open various physical retail locations, including significant expansion of its Go storefronts, it appears the online giant is now targeting airports. A new report from Reuters this morning claims that Amazon is looking to shake up the travel scene. After what feels like years of minimal innovation and rising prices for travelers, Amazon’s autonomous shopping technology may be just the right fit for airports across the United States.

So how do Amazon and air travel fit together? Head below for more.

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We are here to bring you all the best Game Awards highlights. The annual celebration of games has become the main ceremony for the industry over the last number of years and is always rife with new game trailers. This year God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 were the big winners and we got a whole load of world premiere reveal trailers, new game footage, and much more from some of the biggest names in the industry. Geoff Keighley spared no expense with this year’s celebration and secured some amazing exclusives. Head below for a quick look at some of the best 2018 Game Awards highlights.
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If you’ve not heard of Moment, you’re missing out on a great mobile photography accessory. Despite its camera expertise, however, the company has always been lacking in one area: cases. Their lenses are fantastic and add an extra level to iPhoneography (or Pixel, Samsung, etc.), but the cases were never that great.

On the other hand, many other companies are fantastic at making cases, but no one quite matches Moment when it comes to lenses. In steps Nomad, one of our favorite companies around here. Nomad recently partnered with Moment to launch the Rugged Case for Moment, allowing you to use all of your lenses on your favorite Nomad case. Keep reading for more details.

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