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Apex Legends is heading into its fifth season, introducing an all-new legend, quests (more on this in a moment), and a revamped battle pass with Ranked Season 4. Loba made her official appearance today, and we can’t wait to see what skills she packs in the arena. Apex Legends Season 5 starts May 12th, and here’s what we know so far…
Pac-Man’s 40th anniversary is right around the corner. To celebrate, we’re going hands-on with a few affordable mini and collectible Pac-Man games with the Super Impulse Tiny Arcade, Tiny Arcade Tabletop Edition, and the new Pan-Man Tamagotchi. Head below to see them in action.
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Before we turn our attention to all of the Star Wars action with May the 4th, today we’re taking a look at the best LEGO Ideas projects from April. Highlighted by a brick-built rendition of a fearsome Nintendo bounty hunter from Metroid, we’re also seeing a detailed windmill and stream train straight from the 1800s. Hit the jump for the best LEGO Ideas projects of the month.
Beginning today longterm Lenovo laptop users familiar with the company’s TrackPoint now have a wireless solution to pair with a Window 10 desktop. It’s called ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II and it can be paired using Bluetooth or a Nano USB dongle. The keyboard itself is recharged using USB-C which arguably helps push the Windows world another step towards kicking USB-A to the curb. Once charged, ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II delivers up to a 2-month battery life with a mere 15-minutes powering it for a week. Continue reading to learn more.
Anker is rolling out a handful of new products this week as it looks to expand its Soundcore lineup even further with two news pairs of truly wireless earbuds. The latest from Anker arrives with affordable price tags in tow, which is a good thing, because the wireless earbud market is more competitive than ever before.
Anker’s new Spirit Dot 2 Earbuds sport a more AirPod-like design, while the Spirit X2 is more in-line with Apple’s Powerbeats Pro offering. Both will retail for $80 with summer availability. Hit the jump for full details on each model.
Today only, Home Depot offers the Sun Joe 14-inch 48V Tiller for $199 shipped. As a comparison, this is the first discount we’ve tracked to date. This model offers 14-inch tines and a 48V motor for quick work of your gardening need this year. With no oil or gas to fuss with, it’s a great option if you want to skip those nasty fumes, as well. Rated 4+ stars so far.
Today the Raspberry Pi foundation is releasing the latest accessory for its lineup of miniature computers. The new High Quality Camera brings recording capabilities to your projects with a 12.3MP sensor, back-focus adjustment ring, and tripod mount. Most interestingly, you’ll be able to incorporate off the shelf lenses thanks to an interchangeable mounting system. Head below for all the details on the new Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera.
Apple unveiled its latest handset earlier this month, and the new iPhone SE DODOcase covers are now ready to go. The company ranks highly on our list of Apple gear accessory makers and now has a number of brand new cases, leather wallets, and covers up for grabs. After dedicating some of its resources to creating masks, DODOcase is finally ready to start shipping protection for the new 2020 iPhone SE. Head below for all of the details.
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Herman Miller’s semi-annual sale is now live with 15% off sitewide, delivering best of the year pricing on all of the brand’s iconic designs. Free shipping is also available across the board. If you’ve been wanting to pick up any of Herman Miller’s most popular chairs and home accents, now is the time to dive in. You’ll also find these promotions running over at Design Within Reach, as well. Hit the jump for all of our top picks and more.
If you don’t know who MKBHD is, well, he’s only one of the biggest YouTubers around. Origin teamed up with Marques to offer a pretty unique computer…inside of a Tesla. Now, you’re not getting a full Tesla here, but it is still drivable. Ludicrous PC from Origin is a Ryzen 9-powered gaming desktop like none-other, and of course, it would be 1337 enough to cost $13,373. What do you get for $13,000? Well, quite a bit, actually…
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.
KT-KMC via Amazon offers a 3-pack of Wi-Fi Smart Plugs with Energy Monitoring for $18.45 Prime shipped when promo code 8XPB89MP is applied during checkout. Regularly $35 or more, today’s deal is the best we’ve tracked. Aside from smart home functionality with Alexa and Assistant support, these plugs offer energy monitoring functionality. This makes it easy to stay on top of energy vampires and more. Rated 3.9/5 stars.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Home Depot offers the EGO POWER+ 15-inch 56V Cordless Electric String Trimmer for $219 shipped. As a comparison, it typically goes for over $300 at Home Depot and other retailers. Grab the bare-tool model for $79 (Reg. $125). This string trimmer delivers everything you want in an all-electric version, and it ships with a 5Ah battery plus wall charger. Ditch the oil and gas routine this year and go with an electric alternative instead, featuring a “high-performance” line winding system and more. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
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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.
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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All the rumors were true: The DJI Mavic Air 2 is now official, and we’ve had a few days head start evaluating the new $799 wunderkind. (Buy at DJI or Adorama/$988 Fly More)
Talk about big numbers in a small (570g) package: 48 Megapixel camera which shares the Sony IMX586 sensor with recent flagship smartphones. Add the ability to record 4K video at 60 frames per second, which is double the framerate of the big brother Mavic 2 Pro.
There’s a lot more to this, so read on as we bring you exclusive footage and takes below:
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.
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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From $36While 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.
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.
Today only, Woot offers a selection of Atmor Tankless Water Heaters with free shipping for Prime members. Otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. Our top pick is the Atmor 3kW 110V Tankless Water Heater for $59.99. That’s down 50% from the original price and down $30 from the regular going rate. Going with a tankless water heater is a great to cut down on energy expenses throughout your home. In fact, Atmor puts estimates at 50% less as opposed to traditional alternatives. Rated 4+ stars.
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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…
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.
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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$220There 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.
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.
Hykolity via Amazon offers a 4-pack of its A19 LED Light Bulbs for $3.99 Prime shipped when promo code 84J5R5EM is applied during checkout. That’s down from the usual $7 price tag and the best we’ve seen. Today’s deal works out to just $1 per bulb. Cut down on your energy use and outfit your space with these affordable LED light bulbs. You can choose from a variety of temperatures to find the look that fits your space. Rated 4.8/5 stars.
Head below for more deals on ecobee smart thermostats, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.
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.
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.
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.
Home Depot offers the DEWALT 20V Cordless Electric String Trimmer and Hedge Trimmer for $249 shipped. As a comparison, this bundle typically sells for $300 or more with a total value of $325. This bundle includes everything you need to ditch the gas and oil routine for spring. The string trimmer is great for outdoor cleanups, while the hedge trimmer will help shape bushes and more. Ideal for quick cleanups around your property. Rated 4.3/5 stars.