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In recent years vinyl has enjoyed an impressive resurgence as it found a home in our mostly digital world. The so-called “vinyl resurgence” started in 2007, slowly seeing sales increase over the next 10-years to levels not seen since the 1980s or earlier. If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to depend on Apple Music with an entire library at your fingertips. But vinyl offers a different experience, as there is just something about placing a record on to a turntable that Apple and Spotify simply can’t match.

Last year I dove into the world of vinyl strictly out of curiosity. In the meantime, I’ve enjoyed building a small collection and learning some of the nuances of this hobby. If you’re at all interested, check out the short guide below to learn how you can construct your own vinyl library from the beginning.

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Last week, Sony took to the official PlayStation blog to announce the brand’s 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro bundle. In celebration of having sold more than 520 million PlayStation consoles worldwide, the new bundle features a 2TB hard drive and a unique dark blue translucent design at a premium. Today, the company is talking PS VR sales numbers along with some new game release dates, deals and more.
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Aura has been trying to breathe new life into the digital picture frame for over a year now, having released its first version back in 2017. Now the company is back with two new frames that look to offer the same high-density display as before, but include a refreshed and more modern design. Aura’s new Stardust and Slate frames still boast smartphone control, photo curation and more, but enter at a more affordable price point. Head below to get the full scoop.

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If you enjoy all types of cycling, then German-based company Convert, may just have the bike of your dreams. The company has been working on its FF1 model for quite some time with the goal of making an all-in-one unit that can be quickly transformed into the type of bicycle a rider needs at any given time. Convert touts that the FF1 can be changed into a mountain, road, or commuter bike in less than 5 minutes with just one tool that comes included with your purchase.
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The days of waiting in the long lines to check your bags are officially over. Timbuk2 has recently released its Never Check Travel Luggage Line and we are obsessed. This four piece travel collection makes for stress-free flights and convenient commuting through the airport. It features items for both men and women with prices ranging from $189 to $299. Whether you’re looking for a briefcase, backpack or duffel this collection has it all. Head below to find out more about this new line of luggage.

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Razer has been expanding into new categories lately, with one of the latest being its Nommo speaker line. We reviewed the Nommo Chroma earlier this year and absolutely loved them, but today the Nommo Pro launched and are available for purchase.

The Nommo Pro speakers are similar to Nommo Chroma, but with quite a few extra bells and whistles. You’ll find THX-certification, an added subwoofer, and more on the higher-end Nommo Pro, but is this the speaker set you need? Keep reading to find out more.

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(Update 8/17 4:20pm): The new Mario Tennis Aces Switch bundle is now up for pre-order at Walmart for $359 shipped.

Well, it’s that time of year again. All of the major gaming giants are beginning to unveil special bundle offers and limited edition consoles in preparation for the big shopping season in a few months time. Sony dropped the new 500 million Limited Edition PS4 Pro and Microsoft unveiled some new wireless controllers with more coming down the pipeline next week. Nintendo is already set for a massive holiday season with the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just before Christmas along with the Limited Edition package, but now we are getting our first glimpse at the hardware offerings coming for the end of 2018.
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When it comes to smart home products, many use Z-Wave and Monoprice is one of the most well-known names in the game. Now the company is looking to further expand its line of home automation gear with the launch of STITCH, a series of consumer-friendly sensors and accessories that are geared towards those just dipping their toes into smart home tech.

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Over a year ago, Reebok announced that it would be pursuing a new initiative focused on renewable and eco-friendly materials. Fast forward to today and Reebok’s Cotton & Corn line is now available with its first shoe from this project. Reebok has made a serious investment into this project, one that it hopes will grow into a new sector of business over time. For a brand that lags behind major players such as Nike and adidas, it make sense to explore new areas that will help it standout. More below.

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A hot topic lately in the gaming world has been cross-platform playing, and while most manufacturers support this, not everyone is on board. Sony is known for being somewhat hostile toward cross-platform gaming, most notably with Fortnite issues when it comes to those on Nintendo’s Switch.

Well, we might finally get a good resolution out of this. Bethesda, one of the world’s largest game studios, recently was interviewed by Game Informer about its upcoming title The Elder Scrolls: Legends. In the interview, the game studio said it might be looking to pressure companies into allowing cross-platform playing or face the potential of not having the latest Elder Scrolls game released for that system.

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I was cleaning up my backyard one-night last week, and I felt it. There was a little bit of a breeze, and I knew that Fall was coming. Fall is the greatest season of the year. Football is back. Light jackets are back. Cornhole is back Cider is back. I’m ready to spend cool October days watching football, cooking out with friends, watching my kids play in the leaves.

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Just a couple of years ago, truly wireless headphones seemed futuristic and many years away from being a reality. Once Apple released its AirPods, that changed everything. Many criticized the design, saying that AirPods looked a lot like earrings. Over time, the market started filling with alternate options from Samsung, Anker, Bragi, and more, that didn’t mimic Apple’s design. Adding to that list of options are Crazybaby’s latest earbuds dubbed, “Air 1S”. The Crazybaby Air 1S are the company’s follow-up to its Air truly wireless earbuds that reached 5514% funding on Indiegogo back in December 2016.
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No Kid Hungry is a large organization that helps to fight childhood hunger in America. As part of its annual collaboration, Williams-Sonoma had 15 celebrities design a spatulas that you can purchase to use in your own kitchen. This is the 7th time William Sonoma has invited celebrities to help the cause with this year’s names including Kevin Bacon, Scarlett Johansson, Gwen Stefani, Olivia Munn, Questlove, Zac Posen and more. These spatulas are currently available both online and in stores, with 30 percent of proceeds going to the No Kid Hungry foundation. Head below to find out more about these unique spatulas.

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We know Microsoft is set to unveil some new hardware at gamescom 2018 next week, but it looks like the Xbox division jumped the gun with a pair of new special edition gamepads. While many are suspecting to see something regarding a next generation Elite controller soon, today’s reveal consists of two standard edition models with some interesting designs.
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Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service arrived on the scene back in 2015 as a way to simplify your life. It was designed for manufacturers to integrate with various products, automatically re-ordering supplies such as ink for printers when needed. To date, the response has been somewhat lukewarm.

The service has primarily been embraced by the office supply community. Brother printers were a key partner at launch and has continued to offer various products with Dash functionality built-in. After that, third-party developers have been rather slow to jump on this service. A new product from WePlenish offers to automate the grocery buying experience by leveraging Amazon’s API in a new organizer. Whether it’s coffee or snacks, this smart pantry device eliminates those sad moments when the cupboard is bare.

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After nearly a year and a half, it’s safe to say that the Switch is proving to be the console everyone thought it would be. And having already sold close to 20 million units, Nintendo is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of Smash Bros. Ultimate and a new Pokémon title. Whether you’ve just purchased a Switch or are looking to outfit the hybrid console with some new gear, we’ve rounded up our favorite accessories down below.

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AMD has been on a warpath to take the #1 spot from Intel when it comes to processors. With Ryzen, AMD started to rise to the top again, and Threadripper is a great contender when it comes to high-end desktops. AMD is back at it again with its second generation of Threadripper processors, and the highest-end version is available for purchase starting today.

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Are you heading back to school? If so, you may want to think of a way to tote around your laptop safely and stylishly. Whether it’s for work, fun or school, your laptop will look stylish in a pretty designer protector. That’s why today we are rounding up our favorite MacBook cases from top designers such as Kate Spade, Vera Bradley and more to help you get through the school year. Even better, each case is budget-friendly with prices under $50.

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With Apple’s latest MacBook Pros garnering lots of attention for their recent high-end spec bumps and the controversies that ensued, Lenovo has announced two new laptops with features that seem to best its macOS competitor. While Apple’s recent updates allowed its 15-inch MacBook Pros to pack six-core Intel i9 processors, 32GB of DDR4 memory, and 4TB storage capacities, Lenovo’s 17.3-inch P72 laptop is configurable with Intel Xeon processors, 128GB of DDR4 memory, and 6TB of storage. Lenovo’s new P1 laptop, which is more similarly sized to Apple’s 15-inch portables, can pack a Xeon processor, 64GB of DDR4, and 4TB of storage. Not too shabby.
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Last week, I told you about this really neat multi-tool that I recently received as a gift. I’ve really come to appreciate having this nifty accessory around in a pinch. There’s a wide range of options out there from budget-focused to high-end. Head below for the best ones out there starting at just $5.

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Pad & Quill is back again today with a brand new carrier for your precious iPad Pro. After the company finally released a notebook and pen product a couple months ago, it is no jumping back to Apple-specific accessories with the new Traveler Leather Case.
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As of late, mesh Wi-Fi systems have been taking the home networking world by storm, pushing just about every player in the space to release a system of their own. Samsung is by no means new to mesh technology, and today, it has announced an updated version of its popular SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi System with a refreshed design and equally noteworthy spec improvements.

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DOOM as a game has been around since the early 1990’s and has stayed somewhat relevant throughout the years. First released for MS-DOS, then Sega, SNES, Playstation, Game Boy, Xbox, and eventually making its way to next-gen consoles and even iPhone, this unique game has yet to die throughout the years.

In 2016, it was completely rebuilt and released for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Switch followed suit in 2017, and now its time for the next generation to take its flight. Doom Eternal is the sequel to the 2016 reboot and will launch for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One concurrently, and we got a glimpse of some gameplay footage today at QuakeCon 2018. Nintendo Switch was also mentioned, but we’re not 100% sure on the release date there.

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If you find yourself preferring mechanical keyboards and are a fan of the Resident Evil franchise, Capcom may have just the product for you. The company has announced an official Resident Evil 2 mechanical keyboard based on the game’s Lexington typewriter. In addition to its standout-design, the keyboard packs Bluetooth and works on both Windows and macOS.
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Available in stores and online, Target has officially launched two brand-new in-house brands and they’re inspired by 90’s style for this fall. The women’s line named Wild Fable is giving us definite Clueless vibes and the men’s line Original Use features items such as sneakers and sweat suits. The size-inclusive items range from 0 to 26 and all pieces in the collection are very budget friendly under $40. Keep scrolling to find our favorite pieces from both brands.

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Originally released back in April, the reboot of God of War was certainly a highly anticipated title ahead of its launch. But we’re not sure anyone expected something this incredible. Widely regarded as one of the best PlayStation exclusives ever released and most definitely the biggest of the year, God of War squashed expectations with its incredible visuals, seamless cinematic approach, memorable characters and a somewhat drastic move to over-the-shoulder third person combat. The game is triumphant on just about every measure and is about to get even better at the end of the month.
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The annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, essentially Europe’s major RV trade show, is well underway in Germany and that means that some of the coolest new motorhome designs are rolling out. One such announcement is the Lume Traveler, a fun new tow-behind camper that sports a few unique features that help it standout from the pack. More below.

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NZXT is well-known in the custom PC world for making quality cases and now motherboards. Another thing NZXT made a name for itself through was custom-themed computer cases. Well, the company is back at it again with a custom H700 to help you survive in a post-nuclear apocalyptic wasteland through the refreshing taste of Nuka-Cola.

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Earlier this week we got another glimpse at what would be coming from Blizzard’s partnership with Hasbro and Nerf, and now another company is teasing the debut of its Overwatch releases. Today LEGO has jumped on the payload to get its line of brick-built kits moving.

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New trends come and go with each season, but one that we are loving that has stood out for fall is camouflage. If you head into any store you will probably see items with camo detailing such as t-shirts, dresses, jeans, accessories and more. However, many of the fashion items have a large price tag. That’s why today we are rounding up our favorite pieces that can transition into fall that are under $25. Head below to find our top picks.

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I was recently in a wedding, and was prepared for the usual smattering of groomsmen gifts that were destined to find their way into a drawer somewhere. Turns out, the groom had something pretty cool up his sleeve…or should I say, in his wallet.

Amongst the selection of gifts was this nifty 11-function stainless steel survival tool. At under $4 via Amazon, this is a must-have for your wallet. It’s capable of doing just about any task you might come across, and is arguably less likely to be lost than those Swiss Army knives we’ve seen around for years. Head below for a quick look.

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The fall semester is right around the corner and while keeping your dorm room organized is a priority for some, there are other ways to get ready for the back to school season. Adding some smarts to your home away from home takes campus life to a whole new level, so below you’ll find our top recommendations for turning your dorm room into a smart home.

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More than 525 million PlayStation systems have now been sold since the brand took the gaming world by storm about 24 years ago. Sony is celebrating the milestone with a brand new special edition PlayStation 4 Pro.
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Numskull, a company well-known for its gaming gear, announced earlier today that, thanks to a recent partnership with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, it will make a PAC-MAN themed design for its first quarter-sized arcade cabinet. The company has plans for an entire series of these small arcades and each will be fully playable. With their compact size, they will fit on nicely on desks and are likely to distract many from getting their work done on time.
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This morning, Nintendo riled up fans once again with a 30-minute long presentation, this time centered around Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. And while there were plenty of announcements for the eagarly-awaited fighting game, the new content didn’t stop when the Direct ended. Nintendo today also debuted the latest of its themed Switch bundles to coincide with the new titles’ release at the end of the year.

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In its latest move to bring the two brands closer together, Amazon has announced that it is now offering 30-minute grocery pickup at select Whole Foods locations. Starting in just two cities for now, this service made popular by other groceries will be expanding to additional regions throughout 2018. Head below for more details on this new service.

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Toiletry bags are a must while traveling to save space and keep all of your essentials organized. Most of them have separate compartments, over-the-door hanging solutions and are compact to fit right into your luggage. Today we are rounding up our five top toiletry bags to make your travel stress-free and convenient. Even better, all of our top picks are under $40 and can be used by both men and women alike.

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If you have a Thunderbolt 3-enabled device, you’ve likely looked for a Thunderbolt 3 dock. The technology is fantastic, providing insane throughput rates and giving many different options when it comes to features. You can power a device, send (or receive) display information, and have high-bandwidth devices like Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, and more all over one cable.

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Nintendo hit us with another one of its Direct presentations this morning entirely focusing on the highly anticipated next entry in the Smash Bros. series. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was officially unveiled at E3 2018 and excitement has been growing ever since. Set to feature every single character from every game in the franchise, today Nintendo and director Masahiro Sakurai dropped another 25+ minutes of new details on the hottest upcoming Switch game of the year.
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Anki, the folks behind those fun iPhone-controlled racers and robots, is back this morning with a new release. Vector builds on the previously released Cozmo toy in what is being called the “most advanced home robot ever made.” Anki is taking that model and rebooting it with even more sensors and smarts. Unlike Cozmo, this time around there will be no smartphone requirement, which Anki hopes will open this product up to even more consumers.

While its lengthy feature list is worth noting, Anki is positioning Vector as the futuristic robot that we’ve been pining for since the Jetsons first hit the airwaves. More below.

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If you ask someone what noise canceling headphones are, generally, you’ll get “Bose” as the answer. The Bose QuietComfort 35 (or QC35s as most refer to them as) are one of the most well-known pairs of noise-canceling headphones in the business. Recently, Bose launched the QC35 II’s with built-in Google Assistant.

Well, today Bose released an update to its Bose Connect app that allows you to change your digital helper from Google’s Assistant to Amazon’s Alexa.

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Recreating the big-screen movie theater experience at home starts with a feature-rich AV receiver to drive all of your gear. Many people already center their home theaters around Denon receivers, and today the company announced a new model that is sure to pull even more into the company’s ecosystem. Headlined by high-end audio support, eight HDMI inputs and most importantly, AirPlay 2 support, Denon’s latest is as functionality-packed as they come.

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Coach is getting us ready for cool weather with its new collaboration with Selena Gomez. This season marks Selena’s second campaign for the brand and this collection is even better than the first. Not only does the new season feature bags but it will also include outerwear, clothing, small leather goods, and other accessories designed by Selena later this fall. The prices for the new bags range from $495 to $695 and according to the brand, the line reflects her personal style while each piece has unique touches that speak to her. Keep scrolling to find out more.

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It seems that no matter how much storage we attain, we are always left wanting more. In the early days of computing, storage capacities were measured in megabytes and kilobytes. Over time we have not only adapted to most laptops and desktops packing gigabytes and terabytes of storage, we now live in a world where smartphones with half a terabyte of storage actually exist. Each time larger capacity drives come out, early adopters pay high prices to get their hands on them. Within a year or so after release, pricing begins to drop as manufacturers discover ways to cut costs. While Samsung has had highly priced 4TB solid state drives available for over 2 years, the company’s latest advancements will make these storage capacities more affordable.
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