Tested: Anker’s first 3-in-1 Qi2 charger packs 15W MagSafe into an ultra-compact design

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Anker Qi2 charger

Anker’s first wave of new Qi2 chargers have officially begun shipping after months of waiting. I’ve been trying out a few of them for the past few weeks, and out of everything, the new MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station has been my favorite. It’s the first from the company, and has won me over by shipping all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe, Apple Watch fast charging, and a compact build – all for $110.

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Today’s Xbox Developer Direct showcase ! Indiana Jones, Senua’s Saga, more

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Microsoft is just minutes away from hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year. Officially announced last week via Xbox Wire, the first 2024 Developer Direct broadcast of the year is set to feature an “inside look at some of the highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, presented by the game creators themselves.” Follow along with us down below. 

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L’Oréal’s new AirLight Pro isn’t your average hair dryer – it features infrared light and sustainable tech

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L’Oréal Groupe is already well known in the beauty industry for producing beloved hair, skin, and makeup products for consumers and professionals worldwide for over 110 years. In partnership with Zuvi, a startup company full of engineers and scientists, L’Oréal Groupe unveiled the AirLight Pro. The AirLight Pro uses a unique and award-winning infrared-light technology in combination with wind to create a visibly smoother and more hydrated result while also drying hair quicker and with less energy compared to other products on the market today. Keep reading to find out what we know so far.  

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CASETiFY’s Samsung Galaxy S24 cases arrive with mirror finishes, camera ring stand, more

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Next up in our coverage of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 case releases, CASETiFY has now unleashed its new lineup. Featuring its Impact Ring Stand as well as the clear, mirror, and other models, the brand describes this year’s offerings as the most comprehensive launch the it has ever put forth for the Android ecosystem. The collection is set to go live for purchase tonight and you can get a breakdown of some of the standout models down below. 

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OtterBox intros new Samsung Galaxy S24 cases: Defender XT, recycled PolyArmor, more

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Alongside new collections from Spigen, Moment, and Samsung, we are ready to take a look at the new OtterBox Galaxy S24 cases. The brand has been a staple in the smartphone accessory business for many years and it has now unleashed a new range of some of its most popular styles and designs for Samsung’s latest handsets. Now available for purchase directly from the official site, you can head below for a rundown on each of the new models it is offering for the S24 lineup. 

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Mous unveils new range of protective Samsung S24 cases, including its thinnest ever at 1.2mm

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Mous is unveiling its thinnest Galaxy S24 case ever in celebration of the latest handsets from Samsung. Following today’s Unpacked event, Mous is unleashing its “biggest collection of super protective and great-looking phone cases,” headlined by what it calls “its thinnest ever case for the hotly anticipated S24 series.” The brand, probably best known for offering up ultra-protective cases that don’t look like something that belongs on a construction site, is ready to unleash a new range of covers specifically made for Samsung’s latest smartphones and everything is set to go up for sale today on its official site and on Amazon thereafter. Head below for more details. 

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Moment launches new Galaxy S24 Ultra case with MagSafe and external lens support

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Moment today is joining all of the other case brands launching new accessories for the Galaxy S24 series. Moment is focusing on the higher-end side of Samsung’s new smartphones with just a single case for the new Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Caseology’s affordable Galaxy S24 cases are now live with pricing starting from just $15

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S24! From $15

After the launch of the new Spigen cases, its Caseology sister brand has also now unleashed its affordable Galaxy S24 cases. It, much like Spigen, offers up a series of covers that are actually better than the prices suggest as far as I’m concerned, and make for notable options for those looking to keep spending down after dropping some serious cash on a new handset. This year’s collection is a far more focused and tight selection of models than you’ll find from Spigen, with three distinct models now up for sale in various colorways starting from $15 Prime shipped. Scope out the details on each of them down below. 

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Amazon launches new AI Art feature for Fire TV: Create custom background images with your voice

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We regularly feature big-time deals on Fire TV devices, just recently covered its adoption of the Matter Casting standard, and now Amazon has announced its new AI Art feature. After revealing the new AirPlay 2-like casting feature for its Fire TV platform as part of its CES 2024 announcements, Amazon is back again today with another enhancement to its entertainment platform in the form of custom AI-powered screen art. Users can now bring their “artistic imagination to life using just your voice, your Fire TV, and a new feature powered by artificial intelligence.” Head below for all of the details. 

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Turtle Beach officially unveils new force feedback racing wheel controller with onboard display, pre-orders now live

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Update: The new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System is now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere. 

After being teased earlier this week, Turtle Beach has officially unveiled its new VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal System. Just after we had a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s new premium and more traditional Stealth Ultra Xbox gamepad, pre-orders are going live today on the new Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S racing controller system. Hit the jump for a rundown of the specs and feature set of the new VelocityOne kit. 

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IK updates its hybrid content-creator USB mic/interface lineup with new iRig Stream

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Today IK Multimedia is expanding its content-creator USB mic lineup with the new iRig Stream Mic USB. The brand has been designing and releasing audio gear for years now, having achieved notable success in the guitar hardware/software space with products like its Tonex emulation pedal unit and its long-running series of audio interfaces. This time around it is taking its combination USB mic and audio interface lineup into a more accessible and affordable package with the launch of the new iRig Stream Mic USB. Hit the jump for all of the details. 

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LEGO officially reveals new Red London Telephone Box set ahead of February release

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February 1 $115

The new LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box has been revealed. The latest LEGO Ideas creation will be hitting shelves next month with a vibrant and vintage design that stacks up to over 1,400 pieces.

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Hands-on: Twelve South launches new chrome BookArc Flex vertical MacBook stand

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Twelve South today is launching its first product of the year today, giving you a premium place to dock your MacBook. The new BookArc Flex features a unique and elegant design that on top of celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary with a return to its original product category, delivers a one-size-fits-all approach to Clamshell Mode stands.

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Best Qi2 chargers from CES 2024: Anker, Belkin, Satechi, Hyper, and more

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Qi2 was one of the stars of the show for CES 2024, with tons of new reveals being show off for the first time or just finally hitting store shelves. All of our favorite brands like Anker, Belkin, and Satechi had something to show off, and now that the show is over, take a look at the whole lineup of new releases.

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Tested: Upgrade your work surface with Harber London’s handmade leather desk mats

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After getting a chance to go hands-on with the Harber London leather tech pouch, iPhone 15 sleeves, and more, we thought it would be a good idea to also check out its leather desk mats. The brand, for those unfamiliar, handcrafts gorgeous leather goods covering just about all tech accessory categories, and now it’s time to give its at-home or office space work surface accoutrement a run for its money. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Harber London Leather Desk Mat. 

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What to expect from 8 LEGO Marvel summer 2024 sets: Midi Scale Helicarrier, 10th anniversary Milano, Age of Ultra, more

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Today, we can report on what to expect from the LEGO Marvel 2024 summer sets. There are eight upcoming creations based around the Super Heroes theme, complete with some unique new kits. The lineup will be bringing Midi Scale ships from the Star Wars theme over to the MCU with a LEGO Helicarrier, while also celebrating 10 years of Guardians of the Galaxy with a new Milano to go alongside some Age of Ultron love.

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Casely launches new Grippy MagSafe suction mount for content-creators, exclusively 30% off

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30% off $17.50

After the launch of its official Beatles iPhone cases last year, Casely is kicking off the year with its new MagSafe suction mount known as the Grippy. While perhaps better-known for the wild and fun designs adorning its collection of smartphone and AirTag cases, this time Casely is turning its attention to another iPhone accessory category with its new Grippy mount. Now available for purchase, you’ll find more details and our exclusive discount code to knock 30% off your total down below. 

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9to5Toys Best of CES 2024 Awards

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All week long, CES 2024 has been giving us a first look at some of the year’s newest, coolest, and even weirdest tech. Ranging from the newest 2024 edition TVs to Qi2 chargers and just about every product category imaginable embracing AI, we’ve been covering the biggest reveals. Now, it’s time to hand out this year’s 9to5Toys Best of CES awards. Head below for all of our top picks from 2024’s event.

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Ever misplace your tumbler? Check out Ember’s smart Travel Mug 2+ with Apple Find My

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Ember, the maker of some of the most popular smart drinkware out there, updated its lineup with a new Apple Find My travel mug. The brand’s lineup consists of a range of smart cups and tumblers that connect with a companion app to provide custom temperature control of your hot beverages, complete with a charging coaster to keep them running all day. This same tech has moved over into the brand’s latest Ember Travel Mug 2+ – an updated version of the previous Travel Mug, but with Apple’s location tech built-in. The brand’s latest is now available for purchase and you learn more about it down below. 

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Belkin launches two new 15W Qi2 chargers to end CES 2024 week

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Pre-orders From $60

Belkin has been soaking in the spotlight all week as one of the first brands at CES 2024 to reveal an updated charger lineup featuring Qi2 tech. Now to close out the week, the company is bookending all of the reveals by launching a pair of new magnetic chargers. There’s a new folding Qi2 charger being joined by a 2-in-1 Belkin offering with optional Apple Watch fast charging adapter.

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Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra review: The premium Xbox controller you’ve been waiting for [Video]

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We covered one of the best budget controllers for Xbox last year with the Gamesir G7 SE but Turtle Beach has since released the Stealth Ultra which comes in on the opposite side of the spectrum. And given the state of other “premium” controllers on the market (I’m looking at you, Microsoft Elite 2 Core), it’s a welcomed addition to the line-up. Wireless with Hall Effect joysticks, mechanical buttons, and a smart, digital menu, the Stealth Ultra comes in at $200. For that price, has Turtle Beach released the new controller king? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

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Nintendo now set to bring classic Game Boy Advance Golden Sun RPGs to Switch Online

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While we await the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong next month, Nintendo has now announced the next additions to its growing Switch Online game library. The first update of 2024 for Switch Online will see a pair of new titles land in the Game Boy Advance library – Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Head below for more details. 

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LEGO Star Wars summer 2024 set rumors: Dark Millennium Falcon, Jedi Bob Starfighter, Sarclacc pit, more

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We have some LEGO Star Wars news to report for the upcoming summer 2024 sets. Earlier in the year, we were able to report on several upcoming creations that will be due out sometime in or after August, and now we have a better idea of what to expect from these kits. Including a Battle on Peridea set from Ahsoka, Jedi Bob’s Starfighter, as well as a dark take on the Millennium Falcon, we break it all down below.

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Segway announces new Ninebot E2 Pro e-kickscooter with Apple Find My compatibility

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Segway is announcing its new Ninebot E2 Pro electric KickScooter today, that has an improved battery performance among other new features designed to meet a ride range of commuter requirements. Now available for pre-order, this e-scooter not only upgrades the performance of its predecessor model but will also be compatible with Apple Find My, allowing you to locate your scooter at all times easily.

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Nintendo drops new trailer for Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake ahead of February release

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Switch gamers had some fantastic first-party releases to keep busy in 2023 with both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the fantastic Super Mario Wonder landing on store shelves, not to mention the Super Mario RPG remake. But the first major Nintendo release of 2024 is now on the horizon with Mario vs. Donkey Kong set to land on Switch consoles everywhere next month. And Nintendo has now released a new trailer to get gamers stoked for the upcoming spin-off crossover title. 

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CASETiFY refreshes Evangelion collab with new batch of themed iPhone 15 MagSafe cases

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CASETiFY last year launched one of the best collabs in 2023 with its lineup of Evangelion accessories. Now the company is back to start off the year by refreshing the styles for the new iPhone 15, delivering an assortment of themed cases around one of the most popular mecha anime series of all-time.

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Did a CES 2024 press release just accidentally reveal a September release date for Nintendo Switch 2?!

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Well, as the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors continue into 2024 (let’s be honest, they aren’t going to stop until Nintendo unveils next-gen hardware), one company might have (and I stress, might have here) outed the existence of an upcoming new Nintendo console and its release window. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, or whatever the next machine will be called, stretch back for years, but a CES 2024 Altec Lansing press release just mentioned it by name. Head below for more details. 

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Charge 3 devices at once with Journey’s new MagSafe wireless kickstand power bank, now 20% off

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Reg. $70 $56

After featuring the launch of its new Apple Find My wallet card, passport holder, and MagSafe wallet, we are now taking a look at Journey’s new wireless power bank. Officially known as the Rapid GO Wireless Kickstand Power Bank, it is designed to provide on-the-go charging wire-free with a few add-on amenities in tow. Now available for purchase directly from the official Journey site, you can actually land one at 20% off using the on-page coupon, and scope out more of the details on what it can bring to your EDC down below. 

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New DualSense PlayStation 5 V2 controller with updated battery might have just surfaced online

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A new DualSense PlayStation 5 controller could be on the way. While rumors of a new PS5 Pro console continue, some of which suggesting we could see a launch or reveal sometime this year, retail listings have recently been spotted from a pair of outlets suggesting we could be seeing a new PlayStation 5 controller with upgraded specs and an included charging station coming down the pipeline in an official capacity from Sony. Head below for the details. 

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Satechi refreshes Mac mini Stand and Hub with NVMe SSD slot, launches at 20% off

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Satechi today is keeping up its CES 2024 reveals with a new and improved version of its unqiue Stand and Hub for Mac Mini. The new version improves the experience with some quality of life updates for Apple’s latest Mac mini and Studio, all while keeping the same footprint. It’s also on sale at launch, dropping the usual $100 price tag down to $79.99 shipped with code CES20. That’s a 20% off launch discount and the first chance to save on this new release.

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LaCie launches next-gen 2,000MB/s Thunderbolt 4 Rugged Mini portable SSD lineup

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LaCie, a premium Seagate storage brand, has now unleashed its new Rugged Mini portable SSD lineup. A mainstay in the storage game for years now, it makes some of the more well-known ultra-protective solutions out there and it is now ready to upgrade its Rugged Mini lineup with modern USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 specs and the particularly speedy transfer rates that come with it. Now available for purchase, you can get a break down of what to expect from the latest LaCie Rugged Mini drives down below. 

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Pokémon announces upcoming TCG Temporal Forces expansion with new Paradox EX cards

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We’re getting the official reveal of the next Pokémon TCG expansion today, as the company looks to feature some of its recent Paradox monsters. The upcoming Temporal Forces expansion joins the rest of the Scarlet and Violet releases when it launches later this spring in March.

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Jabra plans improved wind and conversation cancelation with upcoming Elite 10 and 8 Active updates

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Jabra may not have anything new to show off at CES 2024 in terms of hardware, but it isn’t exactly showing up empty-handed. Today, the company is announcing some software updates to two of its latest flagship pairs of earbuds, the Jabra Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active.

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Goal Zero launches three new Yeti portable power stations, its first with LiFePO4 batteries

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It’s portable power station day, as the CES 2024 news turns towards keeping your gear refueled away from home and through power outages. After seeing Anker’s latest releases debut, the folks over at Goal Zero are following up with some new debuts of their own. Launching the company’s first LiFePO4 power stations, three new Yeti models are going to begin shipping at the end of the month.

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ASUS showcases new Zenbook Duo with dual 14-inch OLED screens and Intel Core Ultra chip

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ASUS is looking to stand out from all the other laptop reveals at CES 2024 this year with its wild new Zenbook Duo. The company’s new dual screen laptop is very befitting of its name with a form-factor that looks to give you multiple displays of screen real estate wherever you go.

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Amazon takes on Apple’s AirPlay 2 with official adoption of new open Matter Casting standard

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As part of its CES 2024 reveals, Amazon has now announced official support for Matter Casting on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices. Amazon is a “founding member and key contributor” to Matter – a growing smart home standard that presents a more unified control experience across multiple major smart home platforms – and it is the first to add support for the new Matter Casting feature. At CES, Amazon is announcing support for the new casting feature on its Prime Video app, enabling customers to “cast content to Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices directly from supported streaming apps” on both iOS and Android. The details are below. 

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LEGO’s upcoming Kingfisher Bird set joins the Fauna Collection next month at $50

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February 1 $50

LEGO is wasting no time at all this year expanding its newest lineup of sets. The Fauna Collection first launched to start 2024 with just a single set, and now there’s a new bird in town. The upcoming Kingfisher Bird set will debut next month, and now we’re getting a first look at the display model.

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Official upcoming Xbox showcase set to reveal first Indiana Jones gameplay and much more

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We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details. 

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OtterBox thinks it can do sustainable leather better than Apple with new cactus-based iPhone cases

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One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the new FineWoven material. OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyday carry with a new material of its own – cactus.

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Hyperkin’s new Switch-style SEGA handheld console plays Genesis and Mega Drive games anywhere

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Note: The images on display here appear to be prototypes and do not officially represent the final product.

Alongside all of this week’s CES 2024 product announcements, Hyperkin is now ready to debut its new SEGA handheld console. Pulling inspiration from the classic Genesis Nomad of yesteryear, the new Hyperkin Mega 95 combines some of the design sensibilities of the Nintendo Switch to provide an all-in-one SEGA gaming system that works both at home on the big screen and in portable mode. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details. 

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Anker’s new SOLIX F3800 power station can refuel your EV, RV, and even the house

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$3,999

For CES 2024 this year, Anker has two new additions to its lineup of SOLIX portable power stations to show off. There’s the flagship SOLIX F3800, which has more than enough juice to power up electric cars, RVs, and even your home. Then later this spring, the SOLIX C800 Plus will hit the scene with some fun camping-oriented features.

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Anker debuts new AI-powered flagship X10 Pro Omni robotic cleaning system at CES 2024

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Alongside the rest of tonight’s Anker announcements, the brand’s eufy division is also upgrading its robotic cleaning system lineup with the new X10 Pro Omni. Delivering flagship features, this all-in-one cleaner bot features the brand’s latest tech with both vacuuming and mopping action as well as companion app control and the Omni charging and auto-clean station. Scope out the details on the new Anker X10 Pro Omni cleaning system debuting for CES 2024 down below. 

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Anker officially launching first wave of 15W Qi2 chargers, power banks, and multi-device docks

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Anker is starting off CES 2024 with some exciting updates on the availability of its first Qi2 chargers and power banks. We first got a look at the lineup last fall, and now devices with the refreshed 15W magnetic charging tech are finally here. There’s seven new debuts that all pack the recent Qi2 charging tech.

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MSI officially reveals new Intel-powered Claw gaming handheld starting at $699

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MSI’s new Claw gaming handheld is officially being revealed at CES 2024 today. We got a first look at the new debut last week as the form-factor leaked, and now all of the details on this Intel-powered handheld arrive.

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TCL just unveiled ‘the world’s largest QD mini LED TV’ with new 115-inch behemoth, more

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TCL is typically best known for its affordable range of smart 4K TVs, and we are seeing a fresh batch unveiling at CES 2024, but it’s the gigantic new 115-inch 115QM89 that’s sure to be making headlines this year. Much of the brand’s more entry-level and mid-tier sets are getting a refresh at CES 2024, complete with better performance and bigger screens, a broader range of mini LED models, better backlighting, enriched color, a series of TCL AIPQ processing upgrades, and built-in multi-channel sound, but it is taking things up a notch, quite literally, with its new behemoth QD mini LED TV. Head below for more details. 

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds debut at CES 2024 alongside new sport buds with heart rate sensor

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Sennheiser is starting off the year by offering a look at three new personal listening experiences. The new flagship Momentum 4 earbuds are being joined by the company’s first sport buds and a pair of over-ear headphones with the Sennheiser Accentum Plus, all of which are taking the stage at CES 2024 this year.

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Ubiquiti’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point is finally here with 2.5GbE uplink and $189 price tag

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Ubiquiti is finally launching its first Wi-Fi 7 access point. A fitting week to show off the new tech, the company is getting in on the CES 2024 action with the debut of a long-awaited Wi-Fi 7 expansion to its popular UniFi networking platform. We explore what to expect from the new Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro access point and its $189 price tag below.

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Victrola unveils new Works with Sonos Stream Sapphire turntable and ‘first-of-its-kind’ Repeat feature at CES 2024

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Victrola, a brand best known for its turntable and audio products, has brought its new high-end Works with Sonos turntable to CES 2024 alongside its latest and much more affordable new Victrola Automatic for folks that don’t need the fancy streaming tech. While the new high-end Sapphire model isn’t its first Works with Sonos device, it does bring some interesting new tech to its upper echelon vinyl player lineup with the ability to stream to just about any device you might have in your setup. Head below for more details. 

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