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Popular boutique game console maker Love Hultén is back again with a new creation. Last time we checked in, Love had just unveiled a Famicon remake, which made the retro console look beautiful as a throwback gaming machine. Fast forward a year later and we’re getting our first glimpse at a new gaming-infused coffee table that would look right at home in any man cave or mid-century modern motif. As usual, it’s a full-on custom build with materials sourced from American walnut and brass. Hit the jump for full details on this new release, and what you might have to do to find one for yourself.

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While everyone’s attention this week might be on LEGO’s most recent brick-built vehicle, the 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini, we’ve turned out focus to one of the brand’s more recent retro-inspired rides. Having been released earlier this year, the LEGO Fiat 500 rolled onto the scene and today we’re taking a hands-on look in our latest review. With a slick yellow paint scheme and design that stands out from previous Creator Expert vehicles, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on how this ride stacks up.

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Having a Bluetooth speaker along for an adventure is a great way to bring your favorite tunes with you. There are plenty of options out there, but the new $56 StormBox Micro from Tribit packs some powerful sound and handy features in its small, portable package. Check out the video below to see it in action.
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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad drops by $99, Apple Watch Series 5 on sale from $299, Home Depot discounts outdoor electric tools, and more…

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If you’re planning any major DIY projects or renovations this summer, then it’s likely you’ll need to purchase quite a few supplies. If you’re going to be picking up expensive items like bathtubs, showers, sinks, countertops, or even appliances, there are a few tricks you should know in order to save the most. So, without further ado, these are the best credit cards for DIY projects and renovations.

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Just a few months after Tag Heuer unleashed its last Wear OS offering, the luxury watchmaker is back at it again. The new release is referred to as Tag Heuer Connected Golf Edition, and is an iteration of the last. It expands the company’s lineup while delivering a robust, golf-focused smartphone companion. Buyers will score an OLED screen, a 45mm matte black titanium case, along with detailed golf data for roughly 40,000 courses around the world. Having a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and gyroscope are now commonplace in the most popular smartwatches, and the latest from Tag Heuer has them all. Continue reading to learn more.
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While Anker is most often known for its affordable smartphone accessories, occasionally it will depart from the usual with some higher-end offerings. We’ve loved their security cameras and projectors in the past, which can retail for as much as $500, but today’s review departs in a new way. Anker has introduced a $100 Special Edition USB-C to Lightning Cable, which packs one particularly notable feature. A 24K gold casing. In a world filled with low-cost cables, this limited edition goes high-end with an extra sleek design. Down below you’ll find details on availability and how you can bring one of these gold-laden cables home.

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Everybody knows the SimCity games but not many gamers know about SimRefinery. That’s because this obscure title once thought to be lost to the ages, never really got a commercial release back when it was created by the team responsible for the original SimCity game. Once only available to corporations for simulation and training purposes, the game has now been brought back (mostly) from the ashes and is now playable for everyone with a browser or PC. Head below for all the details.
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Denon is ending the week by refreshing its stable of flagship AV receivers complete with eye-catching features like AirPlay 2, and now for the first time, support for 8K visuals. With four new models entering its X-Series lineup, there are price points geared towards those just building out their home theater, as well as veterans in search of a future proof upgrade. Head below for all the details, including pricing, availability, and more.

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Starting today, EA, or Electronic Arts, is launching its first wave os 25+ games on Steam. Previously, these titles were only available on Origin, but now EA is learning from Microsoft after the company launched a few of its exclusive titles on Steam, which eventually joined the best-seller list on Valve’s gaming platform. Keep reading to see what games are coming and learn more about what you can expect from EA Access on steam later this summer.

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When it comes to traditional watches, Timex is a brand that many are familiar with. It’s been around since the mid-1850s and has loads of timepiece styles to choose from. Despite being in the space for an exceptional amount of time, the brand has been reluctant to compete in smartwatch arena, with its first foray landing in the form of Timex Ironman back in February. It appears the company is trying to make up for lost time though by announcing the Timex Metropolitan R and S offerings today. Both feature an OLED display, up to 2-week battery life, and “all the functionalities of a smart watch, without sacrificing style.” Continue reading to learn more.
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If another set of truly wireless earbuds hits the market, but no one hears them arrive, do they really exist? Panasonic says yes as its latest audio release arrives to take out a wildly crowded product category that’s grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Officially, two new pairs of earbuds are set to arrive this year following an introduction back at CES 2020. The active noise canceling RZ-S500W and the lower-priced (and more compact) RZ-S300W are on tap as this year’s latest audio release. Both join at a time where fewer people are going to the gym and the truly wireless space is more competitive than ever before.

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Back before LEGO got in the business of its beloved interlocking brick system, the company’s lineup was packed with wooden toys as it started out in the 1930s. Fast forward to the 21st Century, and wood is all but absent from the current collection of kits. Today LEGO is out with its latest creation, and while not fully bringing back the wooden designs that started it all, the brand is drawing inspiration from one of its very first toys. Enter the new LEGO Wooden Duck set, which you can get the full scoop on below the fold.

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After Sony launched its wide-ranging Days of Play sale yesterday, it was only a matter of time before the Xbox Summer sale, or something like it, popped up. While there doesn’t appear to be any official word on if today’s sales event is indeed the official Xbox summer sale, it is just about as notable anyway. The digital Xbox Marketplace is now offering deep deals over well over 280 games and DLC packs from most of your favorite franchises and developers. All the details are waiting for you down below.
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These days aesthetics play a large roll in many home offices. Unfortunately a work area can look fantastic, but can still lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain due to bad ergonomics. Thankfully a sleek, new LG Ergo monitor is here to save the day with a plethora of features bound to grab many Mac and PC users’ attention. This comes on the same day that Samsung opened up pre-orders for its latest gaming displays, but LG Ergo differentiates itself with a highly-flexible C-Clamp mount that’s ready to attach to almost any desk. Continue reading to learn more.
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Today Samsung is expanding its lineup of battlestation-worthy peripherals with a new series of Odyssey G7 monitors. After being teased at CES earlier this year, we’re now getting a closer look at what the new displays have to offer. With a series of features geared towards giving gamers, you’ll find curved displays, 240Hz refresh rates, QLED panels, and even an emphasis on reducing eye strain. Head below for a closer look at Samsung’s latest, as well as pre-order details and more.

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Have you had enough of those retro console re-releases yet? Well, buckle up, because Sega is celebrating its 60th anniversary with yet another retro remake. The at-times maligned Game Gear Micro is set to make a return this year. Perhaps best known for its failed attempt to overtake the iconic Game Boy from Nintendo, this handheld console from Sega is looking to make a splash the second time around. If you’re not familiar, this particular console fits its name, as it is truly micro, fitting in the palm of your hand. This 8-bit system is capable of running a number of notable titles, including Sonic the Hedgehog and more. We have full details, release notes, and pricing down below on the new Sega game Gear Micro.

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There’s no denying that once you start going down the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards, there’s a good chance you’ll want to customize or build one of your own. Building a custom keyboard can be expensive and time-consuming, but some boards are making that easier with hot-swappable switches. The GMMK or Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboards from Glorious PC Gaming Race is an easy way to get started with modding a mechanical keyboard. Today we’re taking a look at the GMMK Compact pre-built variant, a 61 key layout that came with Gateron Brown switches pre-installed. Head below to see and hear it in action.
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After numerous reports that Amazon is delaying Prime Day, we’re now seeing news that the online shopping giant is planning a sale on June 22 to “jumpstart sales” after recent COVID-19 refocusing. This is good news to consumers considering the last report that we saw said that Amazon’s Prime Day sale would be delayed until September, while it normally takes place during June or July. This unnamed event has been dubbed the “Biggest Sale in the Sky” and is expected to go for anywhere from 7- to 10-days.

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Few product types can surpass just how confusing it can be to shop for a projector. There are loads of no-name brands with bloated specifications that can make reputable projectors with accurate feature lists look outrageously expensive. Brands like Epson, Optoma, and NEC have risen towards to the top for good reason, with tons of reliable offerings to choose from. Today, a new NEC 4K projector joins the lineup, and it packs a punch with 5,000-lumens, a wide variety of ports, and a minimum light source lifespan of 20,000-hours. Continue reading to learn more.
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HP is refreshing its popular Omen gaming lineup with new models today alongside a handful of accessories. All told, we’re on the receiving end of two new gaming portable laptop including the flagship Omen 15, which arrives with a 15.6-inch display that’s footprint has been trimmed down from its predecessor. There’s also a nice selection of budget-friendly gaming accessories included in today’s announcement, including HP’s first wireless headset. Priced with affordability in mind, HP’s latest add-ons start at just $29. Head below for full details on today’s announcement, pricing, and more.

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Today Plugable is expanding its collection of USB-C accessories with a new line of flat adapters. Designed to be more lightweight and durable than other options you’ll find on the market, the four new dongles allow you to expand a Mac or PC’s I/O with Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, DisplayPort, and even VGA. Head below for all the details including pricing and availability, as well as how you can take advantage of a launch discount.

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An unreleased Days of Thunder NES game has been uncovered. Based on the 1990’s Tom Cruise movie of the same name, the never-before-seen Days of Thunder NES title was lost in its developer’s archives for decades before the folks at Video Game History Foundation brought it back to life. Head below for all the details and to see the game in action.
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Lenovo with Pico Interactive is launching an all-new all-in-one virtual reality headset, which offers innovative technology designed specifically for enterprise users. The Mirage VR S3 sports Lenovo’s ThinkReality software platform, which is among the first device- and cloud-agnostic AR/VR platform. It allows commercial customers to deploy and manage applications and content on a global scale super easily.

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When considering how easy it has become to stream almost any song from a wide majority of eras, it’s a bit of shock just how popular turntables have become. One could argue it is extremely inconvenient to rely on vinyl with so many digital options looming, but there’s certainly something nostalgic about rewinding to the older medium. Panasonic is celebrating its time spent in the hi-fi space by bringing a new Technics limited edition turntable to market. Only a small number of SL-1210GAE units will be made available, and they exist to commemorate the 55-years that the Technics brand has existed. Continue reading to learn more.
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Following today’s launch of the new 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini, LEGO is debuting its most recent commemorative kit. This time around, fans will be able to assemble a new minifigure-scale version of the Blue Fury Hot Rod originally released by LEGO 25-years ago. Head below for a closer look at this 142-piece kit and to learn how it can be added to your collection, and for free at that.

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The Pokémon Company International is unveiling a new Pokémon board game today. Well, it’s actually a board game version of the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) known as Battle Academy. It is the very first board game adaption of the long-running Pokémon TCG and is aimed at new players and family game night, as much as more seasoned trainers. Head below for a closer look.
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After first being announced over a year ago, Samsung’s much-anticipated Sero 4K TV is now available for purchase in the United States. You may have recalled this bit of news from 2019 as Samsung made waves with its unique rotating display that can show content in both landscape and portrait modes. The integrated rotating motor makes it one of the most unique offerings on the market today and certainly a refreshing departure from the usual TVs we’ve seen in recent years. Hit the jump for full pricing, availability, and more.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s Magic Keyboard for both Mac and iPad Pro see rare discounts, Home Depot’s latest sale includes homeowner must-haves, Monoprice’s 65-mile OTA HDTV antenna helps cut the cord for $16, and more…

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Sony has finally announced when we will get a proper look at the first PlayStation 5 games. While speculation had the full-on PS5 games reveal event set for next week, the schedule has changed slightly from those rumors, but has now been set in stone with an official announcement from President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan. Head below for all the details.
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If you have a credit card that charges an annual fee to keep it active, you might not be getting the most out of the subscription. You might have signed up for the higher-end card initially for the sign-on bonus, but now primarily use a different card, and aren’t getting the full benefit of the expensive card anymore. Regardless of the situation, it’s always a good idea to sit down, go over your cards, and find out which ones charge an annual fee and what benefits it brings. So, without further ado, here’s why you should downgrade your unused credit cards and where you should start.

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Shortly after the unveil of its limited-edition NASA watch, Casio is back at it with the company’s first-ever analog G-SHOCK FROGMAN. Despite this change, the brand has maintained a similar form-factor to what’s been seen in digital predecessors. It features a new monocoque case made of carbon fiber reinforced resin, helping ensure longevity. Taking cues from the recently-debuted G-SHOCK Move, the new offering sports Bluetooth connectivity, but in this case it pairs with a smartphone for Dive Log and Tide Point tracking. Continue reading to learn more.

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