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When it comes to affordable Apple Watch competitors, Amazfit wearables pack a punch. Huami has become known for delivering stylish smartwatches with some of the latest and greatest features at often a fraction of the price. Amazfit X is no exception with a standout appearance that sports a 92-degree curved AMOLED display, titanium body, and button-free design. It boasts 7-day battery life, a 326-pixels-per-inch screen, and many health features ranging from heart rate monitoring to stress detection. Continue reading to learn more.
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Back when the Hatch smart sleep light was announced back in January at CES, it was, safe to say, simpler times. Now the bulbous illuminary is ready to hit the market with a number of smart features that are designed to help adults sleep better and wake up more refreshed. Some may not be as familiar with Hatch, who has cut its teeth in the competitive baby accessory market, but it’s the background of the company that arguably makes it best suited for this project. Hit the jump for full details on today’s announcement, including pricing, and more.

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Today Roborock is expanding its stable of smart robotic vacuum cleaners with its latest and most feature-packed entry to date. The new Roborock S6 MaxV looks to set itself apart from the competition with advanced navigation capabilities driven by a stereo camera, making it the first of its kind from the brand. Head below for a closer look at the latest high-end robotic vacuum.

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It looks like Ubisoft is in the process of officially unveiling the next Assassin’s Creed game in a live stream on YouTube. After inside sources confirmed Assassin’s Creed vikings (not the official title) in mid-2019, it appears as though that will indeed be the case, despite fans initially hoping for a trilogy centered around the Odyssey storyline and era. All the details are down below.
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Canon just released a new piece of software dubbed the “EOS Webcam Utility Beta” that allows you to turn select DSLRs into webcams for video conferencing. You’ll just need a USB cable and supported DSLR (more on that later) to take advantage of this new feature. It can be hard to pick up a webcam right now, so, if you have one of Canon’s newer DSLRs, then you might be in luck.

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In competitive gaming, good audio is crucial. Getting the jump on an opponent because you heard them first can mean the difference between winning and losing. Logitech G headsets have always had an excellent reputation with professional gamers, but there is something new that takes their audio to the next level. By taking a picture of your ear and uploading it to Immerse for Logitech G, they create a customized profile for your ear shape and deliver some other excellent features in the Immerse app. It might sound kind of weird, but head to the video below to see it in action.
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Whether you want to stream, podcast, or simply sound better in online meetings, JLab Audio now has you covered with a new lineup of microphones. Each of the new JLab microphones is a part of what the company is calling its Talk series. There are a total of three offerings in tow, helping cast a wide net to satisfy most of the market’s needs. Talk GO is the most compact and affordable, Talk is a middle of the road solution arguably aimed at the largest chunk of users, and Talk Pro focuses on the high-end with “professional level vocal recording.” Continue reading to learn more.

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Warmer weather is upon us and with more time at home, you may be thinking about how to upgrade your outdoor setup. Chances are, you’re also thinking about integrated smart home control into the mix. However, putting it all together into a dependable (and affordable) build can be a tricky proposition. We’ve put together a guide below that walks you through putting together a voice-controlled lighting system this summer for HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant users. If you’re not ready to hand over control just yet, there’s something for you too. Hit the jump to get started.

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After making a triumphant return in 2018, LEGO’s Harry Potter theme is getting yet another new wave of kits centered around the final four films in the franchise. With six sets spanning the Wizarding World, there’s the latest Hogwarts Castle expansion, a brick-built Hedwig, and plenty of characters from the series making their minifigure debuts for the first time. Head below for a look at all of the upcoming summer LEGO Harry Potter sets.

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Grovemade is introducing its new leather notebook today. After expanding its lineup of desk pads last week with new leather options, its latest note pads feature a matching finish and the same attention to detail we have come to love from the brand. Made in collaboration with the folks at Pacific & West, the new Grovemade leather notebook is also now available at a special introductory price. Head below for all the details.
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As we head into summer, it’s time for companies to start releasing new PC components. That’s right, we’re heading into the “release everything” season, and it’s already starting to show. Just the other day, we saw a brand-new drive from OWC hit the market with 4TB of NVMe storage. Now, Kingston is launching its KC2500 NVMe SSD with up to 3.5GB/s speeds, offering fast storage for any setup.

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After a nasty spoiler hit the net over the weekend, Sony has finally unveiled The Last of Us 2 release date, alongside Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. With PlayStation 5 scheduled for holiday 2020, the release of what might very well be the most anticipated PlayStation 4 games still to come have finally been unveiled. While COVID-19-related issues have slowed production down on just about everything, it looks like Sony is now confident as to when gamers will finally get their hands on TLOU 2 and Ghost of Tsushima. Head below for more information.
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While there’s a somewhat-overwhelming amount of smart light switches on the market, only a small number of them support Apple HomeKit. The new Aqara Smart Wall Switch helps bridge this gap with four variants ready to be controlled by Apple devices when paired with a hub. If you’re wondering why there are four variants, the answer is to provide one and two button options that will be compatible in both new and old homes alike. As we’ve come to expect from most HomeKit-ready devices, these switches also works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making them platform-agnostic options ready to serve almost any smart home.

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After first being introduced back in November, Target’s delivery partnership with Shipt is taking on a whole new meaning during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Same-day delivery from Target competes with similar services rolled out in recent years by Amazon and other mainstream retailers. However, with social distancing serving as the norm during these times, at-home delivery has taken on a whole new level of importance in our daily lives. Target’s service is becoming more popular than ever, but many shoppers don’t know how to make the most of it. Hit the jump for an over of Target at-home delivery and a few tips on how to improve your experience overall.

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Jelly Key is introducing its latest arcade keycaps. The artisan keycap designer makes some of the coolest keyboard jewelry on the market and its latest collection might be some of the best yet. The collection is based on miniature arcade-like machines complete with controls and a clear-covered 3D gaming scene on the display. Head below for a closer look at these amazing key covers.
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LEGO’s Architecture theme is one of the more popular collections of kits for older builders, and today we’re getting a look at the next iconic landmark to be assembled. Bringing the White House to its latest brick-built rendition, the upcoming set stacks up to over 1,400-pieces and includes refreshed box art alongside the usual parade of intricate micro-scale details. Head below for a closer look.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s previous-generation iPad Pro gets $150 discount, Sonos Playbar and Sub hit $549, August Smart Lock drops to $95, and more…

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Apex Legends is seeing a new twist on armor before Season 5 drops in a few weeks. On Tuesday, April 28, we’re going to see an all-new limited-time mode called Battle Armor introduced. This event will take place on World’s Edge and evolves over the 14-day period until Season 5 is released, offering a “new twist on armor every few days.” What all does this entail? Well, we’ll be getting an extra week of Season 4, as well as dropping into the game with a weapon already in our hand, but keep reading to find out more.

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No stranger to affordable technology for the home, Wyze has recently expanded its offerings beyond cameras, locks, and bulbs, now dipping its toes into fitness items. Today we’re taking a look at one of those – the Wyze Scale. Priced at an astonishingly low $19.99, the Scale does more than just report your weight. It can also track a ton of other metrics like muscle weight and metabolic rate. Head down to the video below to check it out.
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There are a ton of top tier 1080P projectors on the market, including some heavy-hitters like Epson, Sony, and Panasonic that can cost up to $1,000 or more. But do you need to spend that much money to get a top tier 1080P experience with all the bells and whistles? We took the Vankyo V610 1080P Projector with 6800Lux for a spin and found that it offered a very comparable experience to the higher priced name brands, at an accessible $220 cost.

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Over the last few months we’ve seen several new G-SHOCK watches debut. Back in February a Bruce Lee-inspired timepiece arrived and was shortly followed by the laser-carved Full Metal 5000. The brand has even begun to dabble in the smartwatch space thanks to the arrival of G-SHOCK Move. Today the watchmaker took the wraps off of its limited-edition Casio NASA G-SHOCK. The design is based on its DW5600 model and comes in an all-white colorway with NASA logo, American flag, and even a backlight that displays an image of the moon when illuminated. Continue reading for additional details and to find the launch video.
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Anker, known for its extensive selection of smartphone accessories, is out with a new battery pack featuring an integrated Qi wireless charger. Alongside multiple USB-A and C ports, this portable power supply packs 10000mAh of internal battery capacity. It’s made with Apple users in-mind as an all-in-one solution while traveling, particularly if you need to power up multiple devices at once. I’ve been able to use Anker’s new PowerCore 10000mAh Qi battery for a week or so with solid results. Hit the jump for some hands-on thoughts and a deeper look at this new release.

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While LEGO has been giving quite a bit of love towards the Star Wars universe ahead of May the 4th, the company is now turning its attention to one of its more classic themes for the latest batch of builds. With the summer wave of kits around the corner, we’re now getting a first look at an upcoming collection of Creator 3-in-1 LEGO builds. From exploring the high seas to planets far off in space, there’s a lot of variety this time around for builders to enjoy. Head below for a closer look at all three of the new sets.

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OWC, one of our favorite Mac and PC technology companies, just launched brand-new SSDs and is the “first-to-market” with 4TB NVMe drives. These drives aren’t brand-new necessarily, but the storage capacity upgrade is a huge welcomed upgrade. OWC’s 4TB Aura P12 M.2 NVMe SSDs have read and write speeds of up to 3400MB/s and 3000MB/s, ensuring that you have plenty of bandwidth for moving huge files, like what Canon’s EOS R5 can record, to your computer.

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Nearly 1-year after Garmin dropped its Approach Z80 rangefinder, a next-generation offering has been unveiled. It’s dubbed Garmin Approach Z82, and the company claims it is “the industry’s most accurate golf laser range finder.” Once armed with this range finder, golfers will be able to gauge distances of up to 450-yards with accuracy that comes within 10-inches or less. Garmin promises a sharp image and “superior viewfinder” thanks to the integration of a high resolution OLED display. Continue reading for more details.

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With 2020 looking to be the year of social distancing, we’re slowly becoming accustomed to more and more ways to spice up our daily lives. I can’t believe the number of Zoom calls I’ve been on in the last month. Business. Family. Friends. I’m Zooming on the regular. Turns out, one of the cooler features of the video chat app is the ability to change your background. I’m sure you’ve had a friend or co-worker who has ventured down this road in an effort to keep things more interesting. Instead of opting for another cat background, Star Wars is making available a number of high-resolution official images that can be used as backgrounds. All for free. Head below to find out how you can get one (or a few) to change up your next Zoom call.

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SiliconDust is one of the most well-known names in the cord-cutting game, and now the company is looking to extend that by releasing its latest OTA package. Armed with support for the latest broadcasting standard, ATSC 3.0, the new HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K packs four built-in tuners alongside the valued Plex, Apple TV, and other streaming media player integration. Head below for all of the details on the latest release from SiliconDust.

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After being announced for PC and Google Stadia late last year, Red Dead Redemption 2 is now coming to Xbox Game Pass. Announced via the official Xbox news wire this morning, Rockstar’s hit wild West open-world adventure will be coming to Game Pass (for console only) in just two weeks’ time. But that does mean another Rockstar gem will be getting bumped out on the same day. All the details are down below.
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Earlier this week, Canon finally announced its insanely specced EOS R5 mirrorless digital camera that we originally reported on a few months ago. Sporting a full-frame sensor, you’ll get crazy 8K RAW internal recording at 30FPS, 8K 4:2:2 10-bit Canon LOG or HDR PQ, 4K 120FPS slow-motion, and even in-body image stabilization. This camera is one for the record books folks, and could easily assert Canon to the top of the mirrorless race, placing them even higher than Sony’s current lofty spot affords them.

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Lately we’ve seen an influx of gaming-focused projectors. Optoma debuted not one, but two of them in the second-half of 2019, and now BenQ is hot on their heels with a shiny new offering of its own. The new BenQ gaming projector delivers 3,500-lumens of brightness, which should theoretically do well in a wide variety of environments. Support for HDR is onboard, bringing higher contrast and a more colorful picture into the mix. That’s great and all, but the real appeal for gamers comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 8.3-millisecond input lag. Continue reading to learn more.
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Polar is out with a new multisport watch today that blends a variety of features into a formidable wearable. The latest, officially dubbed Grit X, arrives with a slimmed-down design that makes it a suitable option for various outdoor activities where a robust build is key. Additionally, you’ll find upwards of 100-hours of battery life here, so going multiple days without charging up your new watch is also in the cards. Hit the jump for full details on the latest from Polar, including pricing, availability, and more.

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A decision has been made to reopen GameStop locations. After the company controversially decided it was essential retail back in March, it finally made the right decision and shut down its physical stores. But it now sounds like GameStop is jumping the gun a bit here by reopening select locations worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes on the heels of GameStop executives taking deep pay cuts in order to take the pressure of the struggling national retailer. All the details are down below.
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Update: LEGO’s new Death Star II Battle set is now available when purchasing $75 or more worth of Star Wars kits. Find all the details right here.

LEGO is continuing to hype up Star Wars fans for May the 4th with its latest unveil today, a new miniature recreation of the Death Star II Battle. This 235-piece creation continues the recent trend of recreation iconic scenes from a galaxy far, far away, and brings yet another moment from Return of the Jedi to brick-built form. Head below for a closer look at this upcoming kit and to learn how it can be added to your collection for free.

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Logitech is hoping to take back the budget realm with the introduction of its G203 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse. It offers gaming-grade performance, versatility, and a timeless design at a fantastic price. Offering a high-precision customizable sensor with up to 8,000 DPI, you’ll be at the top of your game with this $40 mouse. But, keep reading to find out who this mouse should be on every gaming desk.

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With all of the video conference calls and perhaps new adventures with content creation, Logitech’s recent Streamcam Plus Graphite looks like a great all-in-one option to upgrade your work from home (WFH) setup or start a stream. With resolution up to 1080p at 60fps, autofocus, auto exposure, and built-in microphones, it packs a ton of features for the $170 price tag. Check out the video below to see and hear it in action.
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