Lightform’s first augmented reality projection device offers ‘theme park-level special effects’

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Augmented reality is quickly becoming more and more popular, with companies like Apple and Google offering new platforms. Promising to offer a radically new paradigm for interacting with software and the world around us, many have gotten a taste of AR thanks Apple’s ARKit. The folks over at Lightform are taking these ideas head-on, and have now debuted their first AR accessory, the LF1, that allows anyone to create and display “theme park-level special effects”.

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ASUS reinvents the laptop trackpad w/ ScreenPad on latest ZenBook Pro 15

Computers have been really stagnant lately. Apple “innovated” when it announced the Touch Bar on its 2016 MacBook Pro line, but other than that, generally speaking, true innovation and trying new things in computers has been limited to physical size reductions.

ASUS is now trying to do something new with its ZenBook Pro 15 line. We recently covered the general launch of this new series of computers from ASUS, but at Computex this year, the company announced a new version with a slight twist: no trackpad, but a touchscreen.

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Anker teams up with Nintendo to release two new Switch PowerCore portable chargers

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The Switch has been an absolute hit thanks to its roster of system-selling titles and the ability to play your favorite games on the big screen or even on-the-go. And when it comes to getting the most out of the console during your time spent out and about, outfitting the Switch with a mobile power pack has been a common solution. That was the case, until third-party charging accessories began bricking consoles.

While that’s apparently fixed, today Anker, in partnership with Nintendo, is debuting a new pair of power banks geared specifically for Nintendo’s latest console. Coming in two different-sized configurations, Anker’s new offerings will be perfect accessories for both casual and more hardcore Switch gamers. Be sure to hit the jump for the full details.

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Asus announces new VivoWatch BP sporting blood pressure tracking, 28-day battery, more

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The smartwatch boom has nearly all but fizzled out as flagship devices from Apple, Fitbit and other companies have begun solidifying their market share. New wearables have continued hitting the market recently, but have gained little traction compared to big players like the Apple Watch. Recently Asus has announced an all-new smartwatch with a different focus than many of its competitors as a way to carve out its own market share.

Rather than sporting a shiny full-color touchscreen display or aesthetically pleasing metal casing, Asus has opted to fill its new VivoWatch BP with a litany of sensors backed by AI-based data analysis. Head below for the full scope.

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V-MODA’s upgraded Codex Edition Crossfade 2 Wireless Headphones, available now

There are far too many options out there when it comes to headphones. Some prefer the stylish look of Beats where as others go for hardcore sound quality on say, something like a set from Beyerdynamics. One company that has always stood out from the pack is V-MODA. Its high-quality cans are made from premium materials and sit somewhere in between the fashionable headsets and a more audiophile-centric design. Today the company is ready to unveil its latest with an upgraded pair of the popular Crossfade 2 Wireless over-ear headphones.

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Cobra launches its latest Drive HD Dash Cams with prices starting at $140

Dash cameras are becoming must-haves for many consumers. From traffic stop recording to accidents, dash cams can really be beneficial for having records of traffic-related problems.

Well, Cobra, the company behind many dash radar detectors, recently launched its new Drive HD Dash Cameras, with features such as its built-in iRadar integration, dual camera view, and more available throughout the lineup.

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Hitman 2 just got leaked ahead of E3, here’s everything we know so far

(Update 6/7 3:00pm): As expected, the leaks were true and Hitman 2 is now a real thing. There’s a new co-op Sniper Mode you’ll get access to right now with pre-orders. You’ll find the announcement trailers below.

E3 2018 is fast approaching with the first of many major showcases kicking off this Saturday. The game leaks have already forced developers into several early unveils including Rage 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and quite possibly the new Pokemon RPGs for Switch. And while it looks as though Warner Bros. was already planning a special announcement for this Thursday, leaks are now suggesting Hitman 2 is more than likely on its way.

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Marc Jacobs launches minimalist ‘Riley’ Wear OS smartwatch, shipping now for $295

Wear OS is still in a bit of a rut as far as hardware goes, but plenty of fashion brands have been releasing new devices from time to time. Now, with its first touchscreen smartwatch, Marc Jacobs is jumping into the Wear OS market.

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UpDesk launches Home, a $595 fully motorized standing desk

When people think of standing desk packages, most equate that to being higher-end or expensive. Though true, standing desks have many benefits that can help outweigh the cost. UpDesk is one standing desk company that we’ve written about before, and I use one of the company’s BevelUp desks in my daily workflow. With prices starting at $999 for the BevelUp, it can be out of some people’s reach.

Well, today, UpDesk announced its latest product, the Home. This new desk is 60-inches by 30-inches and will set you back $595. This is for the desktop and leg combo, and with its modern design is sure to be a great addition to any house.

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Mario Tennis Aces is free-to-play this weekend, a full three weeks before its official launch

Nintendo’s Switch has been the recipient of many acclaimed games, and more are rumored to be announced at E3 in just about a week or so. One upcoming game that has everyone excited is Mario Tennis Aces. This weekend only, you’ll have a chance to try it out and participate in a pre-launch tournament.

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You don’t have to be a millionaire to own LEGO’s slick new 3,599-piece Bugatti Chiron

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Over the past few years, some of the most notable LEGO releases have been from the Technic line of sets. Aside from a few outliers like the UCS Millennium Falcon and the Taj Mahal, if you’ve been looking to pick up the most massive kits you can, odds are you’d opt for one of the many Technic vehicles.

Back at the end of January, LEGO teased the eventual release of its latest Technic kit, the Bugatti Chiron, and now we’ve finally gotten the full scope. Stacking up to just under 3,600 pieces, the massive brick-built recreation of the famous super sports a slick blue exterior and plenty of details.

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WaterField’s new leather Transit Case will finally get your glovebox in order

WaterField, makers of some of our favorite Apple and device-specific accessories, are back today with a new option for your car. Just in time for Father’s Day, the new Transit Travel Case brings a touch of class to your glove compartment or trunk and is a great way to organize all your important travel documents and the like. Head below for more details.

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May’s most noteworthy LEGO Ideas kits feature a walking dinosaur, Subaru WRX STI, more

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With May on the way out and with summer on the horizon, this past month has been packed with significant LEGO releases and announcements. With new BrickHeadz, smartphone-enabled kits and the latest Ideas set from this morning, LEGO has certainly been on a roll throughout May. And for fans looking for a chance to have their creations adapted by LEGO, this past month has seen plenty of potential new kits landing on LEGO Ideas.

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LEGO Ideas unveils its latest crowd-funded set, the new brick-built Pop-Up Book

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At the beginning of May, we took a look at the next ten potential LEGO Ideas kits. And while it’ll still be until later this fall before any of these builds gain the company’s approval, today LEGO did announce its third round of results from Ideas kits submitted last year.

Of the seven builds that managed to lock in 10,000 supporters in the third part of 2017, only one was inevitably chosen to hit store shelves as a bona-fide LEGO kit; the fan-favorite Pop-Up Book.

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LEGO debuts new Star Wars Original Trilogy BrickHeadz: Darth Vader & Stormtrooper

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Amongst this year’s wide lineup of set releases, LEGO has really been pushing its new BrickHeadz series. With notable announcements centering around Star Wars, Avengers, Back to the Future and even custom characters, today we’re seeing two more must-have figures; Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper.

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Amazon expands Whole Foods Prime benefits to 12 new states, now available at 365 stores

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Back when Amazon purchased Whole Foods, we knew it was only a matter of time before they’d start offering shopping benefits to Prime members. A few weeks ago we reported that Whole Foods would begin offering Prime users exclusive discounts alongside an additional 10% off across hundreds of the store’s items.

Sadly, not every Whole Foods shopper was able to lock in the benefits, as only locations in Florida were privy to the deals and rewards. Today, Amazon will be changing that, expanding the Whole Foods Prime members to 12 additional states, encompassing 365 total stores.

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Toshiba/Amazon 4K UHD Fire TV Editions are now on sale, prices start at $330 shipped

When it comes to smart TVs, good interfaces are few and far between for built-in options. Most first-party smart interfaces are cumbersome and clumsy to navigate, stop getting updates shortly after the TV is released, and just don’t work well period.

If you’re lucky enough for your TV to support Google Cast, then that’s a bonus, but you have to use a phone, tablet, or computer in order to project content to the big screen. The other option is to plug an Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, or Fire TV into your setup and let that handle the content delivery. Amazon wants to change that and recently teamed up with Best Buy and Toshiba to announce the Fire TV Edition, available now.

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Wyze Cam launches the Pan, a $30 full-motion security camera with tons of features

Wyze Camera is a great little security option for those on a budget. Recording 1080p, motion tracking, and night vision, the little camera is a great buy at $20. I have a few and love them, as they’re great for static shots.

One place where Wyze was lacking, however, was actual movement. The original Wyze camera (and V2) both were static cameras, meaning they aimed where you pointed. But, that all changes today with the Wyze Cam Pan.

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Bethesda unveils the new mysterious Fallout 76 game w/ official teaser trailer

E3 2018 is fast approaching and we are now around two weeks away from the big announcements. But as expected, we are already starting to get some pre-show unveils and leaks. Rumors pointed at the new Pokémon: Let’s Go which has now been officially announced. Before that, Walmart Canada jumped the gun this year with a series of leaks likely forcing Bethesda to unveil Rage 2 a little earlier than it had planned. And now, after 24-hours of live streaming, Bethesda has now unveiled Fallout 76.

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Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds to be officially unveiled at special press event next month

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(Update 6/21 3:00pm): The new Bose sleepbuds are now available for purchase at Amazon and Best Buy for $249.99. Amazon’s listing is going in and out of stock by the looks of it, but they are available at Best Buy and direct from Bose.

Bose took to crowdfunding site Indiegogo late last year in a somewhat odd move for the iconic audio company. It was looking for testers on a new set of Noise-Masking Sleepbuds designed to help you, as the name suggests, get a better night’s rest. In fact, the company ended up selling about 3,000 pairs of prototypes to a lucky few, but now it looks like the Noise-Making Sleepbuds are going prime time.

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D-Link launches three new wireless HD home security cameras starting from $60

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D-Link is one of the most well-known names when it comes to home networking, and now the company is launching new Wi-Fi cameras along with an enhanced mydlink app in the pipeline. The cameras range from base 120-degree field of view with cloud/local recording and no movement to full pan and tilt options, but keep reading for more details.

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Intellivision to make a comeback with a console relaunch in 2018

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Retro video gaming seems to be returning to the spotlight. Recently, rumors started about Nintendo reviving its iconic N64 after the massive releases of the NES Classic and SNES consoles.

Now, Intellivision is set to release a new “family video game console.” You might not recognize the name Intellivision, but the company originally launched its gaming platform in 1979, though it didn’t last nearly as long as companies like Atari or Nintendo. The console manufacturer is back, though, so read on to find out more on this new platform.

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Elago’s latest Wrist Fit accessory turns your Apple Watch into an AirPods case

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Since AirPods’ release back at the end of 2016, we’ve seen a variety of accessories hit the market to bring more functionality to Apple’s extremely popular truly-wireless earphones. One of the more notable veteran accessory makers out there, Elago, has released everything from cases to charging docks and more for AirPods. But today the company has announced an all-new accessory meant to help you keep track of your earbuds, deemed the Wrist Fit.

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Sony launches massive summer price drops: $50 off PS4 Pro, new Limited Edition PS4, more

After PlayStation bossJohn Kodera, recently announced that PS4 was nearing the end of its lifecycle we also got news on how valuable Sony’s PlayStation Plus membership has been for the company. After jumping more than 10 million users year-over-year to land at 80 million active subscribers, Sony wants to celebrate its gaming community with some serious price drops, a new limited edition PlayStation 4 console and much more.

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Elgato unveils new portable Homekit-enabled Eve Flare smart lamp with six hour battery life

For outfitting your smart home with HomeKit-enabled devices, Elgato has been producing some of the most reliable options on the market. Its lineup of Eve devices range from the typical smart plugs and light switches to motion, temperature and other sensors. Now, the company has announced it will be extending its accessories with a new portable LED lamp deemed Eve Flare.

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RolliCool launches Alexa-enabled portable air conditioners starting at $400

Smart is the theme in 2018, and it’s awesome. Alexa (or Google Home/HomePod) are at the center of it all, and this latest product takes advantage of it in a way that can really be beneficial.

RolliCool launched a line of Alexa-enabled smart portable air conditioners. The power rating ranges from 10,000 to 14,000 BTUs and you can control it from an iOS/Android phone or with Alexa, depending on whether or not you want to use a phone or voice.

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That’s no moon! A section of the Death Star prop from ‘A New Hope’ is headed to auction

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To coincide with the launch of the latest film in the Star Wars’ franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Hollywood Memorabilia has teamed up with Disney and Lucas Arts to give fans their latest chance at bringing a piece of the movies home. Today they’ve announced that it would be putting screen-used production pieces of the infamous Death Star up for auction.

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Scosche unveils new Boom Bottle MM speaker w/ magnetic MagicMount tech

Scosche has been creating high-quality audio gear for a while now and today it is ready to unveil its new Boom Bottle MM Bluetooth Speaker. The company is tapped in to the rugged design of its previous generation audio gear while enhancing the overall functionality with a new form factor.

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Razer updates its Blade laptop with a new screen, better specs, refreshed design

When it comes to gaming accessories or computers, Razer is normally high up on the list. One of the first companies to introduce the eGPU (and with its recently-released model becoming more affordable), Razer is normally at the forefront of gaming engineering when it comes to computers.

The Razer Blade has seen a few updates throughout the years, but never really any huge “upgrades” – until now, that is. The gaming company finally gave one of the best laptops on the market a worthy upgrade with a bigger screen, better look, and a trend I’m loving a larger trackpad.

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FiiO debuts its latest Hi-Fi music player packing USB-C, 20-hour battery life and more

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While most of us are fine popping in a pair of earbuds and listening to our favorite jams from our smartphones, audiophiles and other music enthusiasts are always looking for new ways to enjoy their media. Today FiiO has brought a new high-end audio player to market, which packs USB-C among other high-end features sure to draw in those looking for an elevated music experience.

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New Scuf Vantage brings Xbox Elite-style control to PS4 w/ custom buttons/mapping

When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One Elite Controller at E3 2015, many felt that it was only a matter of time before Sony unleashed its own high-end gamepad. The Xbox Elite controller sports a steel construction along with interchangeable paddle-style buttons, among other things. While Sony is more likely to unveil PlayStation 5 before some kind of pro controller, the folks over at Scuf gaming have you covered.

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The bezel-less Huawei MateBook X Pro finally gets U.S. availability and pricing

Huawei is a name that’s been making its rounds in the press lately. The company recently launched the MateBook X Pro laptop for international customers, but it finally announced the U.S. availability and pricing.

Starting at $1,199.99, the MateBook X Pro is a high-end laptop, but both the specs and design warrant it. With unique features like a pop-up webcam and design that reminds us of a certain fruit-named company, the MateBook X Pro could shake up Windows PCs for the better.

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iOttie’s new mini iON Wireless Charging Pad for iOS/Android w/ launch day pricing

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iOttie has gone from basically a no-name tech brand to what might be considered one of the most popular affordable accessory names out there. Its smartphone mounts (among other things) are incredibly popular among 9to5 readers and its iON charging solutions haven’t been far behind since Apple launched Qi compatible handsets last year.

While the original has been popular among consumers, iOttie is ready to release an upgraded model that should take up less space on your desk, get the job done safely and look pretty nice in the process.

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Sonos debuts discounted speaker bundles to expand your home audio setup

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Sonos is the cornerstone of many people’s home audio systems. With multi-room audio, stereo support and a robust list of other features, Sonos covers a wide range of use cases making the speakers ideal for adding high-quality sound to just your dorm room or even a whole-home setup. Today the company has debuted a variety of speaker sets that make it easier and more affordable to kickstart your audio configuration.

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Capcom allows gamers to stream Resident Evil 7 on Switch starting this month

After the release of Resident Evil 6 back in October of 2012, many gamers began to feel both a fatigue on the series and were just generally unpleased with the direction it had been taking over the course of the last couple games. RE4 is easily one of the best games in the series and was able to strike a fantastic balance between horror, exploration and action. In an attempt to return the series to its roots and what made 4 so good, Capcom took RE7 in a new direction focusing almost solely on exploration, scares and immersion.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard released early last year on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC to solid reviews. And now we are just days away from its first appearance on the Nintendo Switch, although the game doesn’t appear to be just your average port.

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ASUS launches Zenbook Pro 15, features up to a 6-core Intel i9 processor, more

Laptops used to be for light-duty work only. At one time, they were limited to dual-core processors (even with i7’s) and then we stepped into the realm of quad-core offerings. After that came quad-core hyperthreading, giving you theoretically 8 lanes of processing power.

Now, it’s time for a new generation of processing to take place. ASUS recently announced a new ZenBook Pro 15 laptop, with Intel’s massive Core i9-8950HK processor that features 6 cores and 12 threads of monstrous power. But that’s not all this laptop packs, keep reading to find out more.

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Native Union’s new (and pricey) Bluetooth speaker does it all in style

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The folks at Native Union have been known most recently for a wide selection of high-end charging gear for Apple and Android devices. We’ve loved a number of their recent releases as a nice break from the usual offerings on Amazon.

Now, Native Union has departed from its bread and butter for a new collaboration with the French audio brand La Boite Concept. This new, and rather unique speaker, combines a sleek design with high-end brass and walnut materials. Taking it even further is the inclusion of a hidden storage box that keeps your cable and other gear out of sight. Oh, and it has an optional Qi charger too. Whew. More details below.

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Sennheiser’s new sweat/waterproof CX SPORT In-Ear Bluetooth Headphones available now

After announcing new in-ears and the audiophile HD 820’s for $2,400 back at CES earlier this year, Sennheiser’s latest wireless sports set is now up for sale. While the company already has quite a large selection of sports and workout-oriented headsets available on the market, the latest entry in its CX-series in-ears are going up for sale starting today.

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Microsoft brings inner-office collaboration into the 21st century w/ the Surface Hub 2

Microsoft’s Surface line is synonymous with high-end products. The Surface Hub was initially announced back in 2015, and today we’re seeing an updated version dubbed the Surface Hub 2.

This Hub is designed for businesses who need to work on the big screen and brought along with it both unique features and challenges. The Hub 2 is the next step, giving businesses and coworkers a unique way to come together and create new things.

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Flip from over-ear to on-ear w/ these new magnetic leather/metal headphones

Master & Dynamic is an audio company that focuses on premium materials for its range of headphones, speakers and accessories. Today the company is set to “reinterpret customization” with the launch of the new MW50+ headphones.

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Adonit launches Snap 2 iPhone stylus with camera selfie button for creatives and social media lovers

Popular stylus maker, Adonit has today released its newest stylus, Snap 2 with a range of features focused on creatives and Snapchat and Instagram users that has a built-in camera shutter for selfies and more.

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TiVo debuts Alexa skill so you tell your Echo to change channels, skip commercials and more

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Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa can control nearly every aspect of our homes, from lighting to our thermostat and more. Today, that list of connected devices expands yet again, as TiVo has announced that it will finally be bringing highly anticipated voice-control features to several models of its DVR boxes.

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HP announces the ENVY Curved AiO 34 with 1440p screen, Alexa, Qi-enabled base, more

We just finished up both Google I/O and Microsoft BUILD. At Microsoft’s BUILD conference, the company behind the Windows Operating System announced its partnership with Amazon and Alexa for voice assistants. The Alexa partnership is particularly interesting as it will now be built into Windows, but HP went a step further and built Amazon’s voice assistant into the hardware of its latest All-in-One desktop.

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Moog unleashes new Grandmother semi-modular synth, available now [Video]

Along with the unveil of its new Subharmonicon all-in-one modular-synth, Moog is continuing its push into the Eurorack space with a new semi-modular analog synthesizer known as Grandmother. After the DFAM garnered popularity among the synth/modular crowd, Moog is now offering the Moogfest 2018 Edition for pre-order at Guitar Center ahead of a full release.

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Bethesda officially announces post-apocalyptic shooter Rage 2 w/ debut trailer

(Update 4/15 12:30pm): You’ll find the brand new Rage 2 gameplay trailer down below along with some additional story details.

With the world’s biggest gaming event of the year right around the corner now, excitement is raging for the next major releases. But that month before E3 can also be a precarious one for game devs and publishers as they fight back against leaks and the like. However, Bethesda has decided to play in to it this year after Walmart (accidentally) posted listings for the sequel to Rage 2 a couple of weeks back. Bethesda begun teasing the game on Twitter and elsewhere leaving an announcement all but imminent.

Well today is that day, Rage 2 is officially a thing and we have the announcement trailer for you below.

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Blinkers aim to make riding your eBike safer with turn signals and brake lights

As eBikes take over as a budget option for commuters who’d rather not buy a car, more and more people are riding bikes on public roads.

One issue that faces bikers everywhere is turning. How do you signal to vehicles behind (or in front) of you that you want to turn? Sure, there’s hand signals, but they don’t always draw a lot of attention. That’s where Blinkers come in. This is a name we have called turn signals forever, but now it’s a company who makes signals for bikes and it should result in safer riding for everyone.

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Nintendo is debuting a new special edition NES Classic packed w/ Dragon Ball games & more

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One of the hottest devices to hit both digital and physical store shelves in the recent past has been Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic consoles. The vintage-inspired gaming machines bring all the charm from their original counterparts in a smaller, more bite-sized form-factor packed with a variety of hit games. Now, Nintendo is debuting another version of the NES Classic, this time sporting a fancy gold finish and an all-new roster of games.

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Polk Assist is a new Google Assistant smart speaker ‘built for the love of music’

The selection of Google Assistant speakers has grown massively over the past year, with a speaker available for any setup. Now, Polk Audio is jumping into the ring with its new Polk Assist speaker…

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