At $995, the Louis Vuitton Horizon Earphones, developed by Master & Dynamic, not only look the part, but are designed to deliver impeccable sound thanks to a precisely engineered audio system. They come in four colorways: black, white and red Monogram or yellow and blue LV stripes. When these earphones are fully charged, expect up to 3.5 hours of continuous listening, while an intuitive touch control element making adjusting volume or skipping tracks a breeze.
Sony’s Reon Pocket may not be the first portable air conditioner, but it’s most certainly the latest. This device is designed to fit inside your shirt to keeps your body cool (or warm) and one model can be controlled using a smartphone app via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work with just any shirt, so that’s why the company has also created a specially modified shirt with an inner pocket at the back of the neck. Read more for a video and additional information.
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Now that we know Samsung is going to officially release its Galaxy Fold smartphone in September, the Huawei Mate X can’t be far behind, and a refreshed handset was recently spotted out in the wild by journalist Li Wei at an airport in China. What are the main differences from the previous design unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year? Well, a fourth camera has been added in the rear, while the central spine is now clad in a texturized carbon fiber-like composite material.
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This may not be the first gadget to use bone conduction technology, but the “Get” bracelet is one of the first we’ve seen that turns your index finger into a phone of sorts. At $250, this smart bracelet connects to your smartphone and turns the sound from your device into vibrations before conducting it into the fingers. After the pairing is completed, just place a finger in your ear to talk on the phone, and make outgoing calls by using the bracelet’s voice recognition technology. Read more for a video and additional information.
Amazon’s Kindle Oasis 3 makes the best e-book reader even better, starting with a 7-inch 300 ppi Paperwhite display using the latest e-ink technology and a sleek ergonomic design, complete with page turn buttons, making it perfect for one handed reading. Now, there’s an adjustable warm light for a richer reading experience in any lighting conditions, which allows you to adjust the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber with the ability to schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Product page. Read more for a video review and additional information.
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Samsung and Google may have upcoming flagship smartphones, but ASUS officially unveiled theirs today. Introducing the ASUS ROG Phone II, and it just might be the ultimate gaming smartphone. Featuring a 6.59-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, dual 48MP, f/1.8 + 13MP ultra-wide cameras, a 24MP front-facing camera, and a massive 6,000mAh battery. Just like its predecessor, Air Triggers turn the top corners of the frame into physical hot corners for launching apps, actions, as well as the DTS: X Ultra front-facing speakers. Yes, there’s still a headphone jack. Read more for another hands-on video, additional pictures and information.
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How about a power strip that can be controlled with a smartphone? Introducing Switchboard. Once you download the app, simply pair the power strip with your smartphone and then you’ll have full control over each individual socket. This means that you can be on vacation and have your lights come on at a set time, or just have gadgets turn off automatically when they’re not in use. If nothing else, the power strip has an ambient red glow that should put you right to sleep at night. Read more for additional pictures and information.
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It’s official, Nintendo is releasing an updated version of their Switch console this summer with an extended battery that offers up to nine hours of gameplay on a full charge. Unfortunately, it won’t look like the concept above, but one positive is that it won’t cost anymore than the original console, just 29,980 yen ($279) and is set to hit stores in August. While there’s been no confirmation this model will release outside Japan, it’s almost certain that it is coming stateside sooner than later. Read more to see how to fix the Joy-Con drift problem plaguing many current Switch owners.
Prime Day may end tonight, but there are still deals to be had, like this pair of Bose QuietComfort 25 acoustic noise-cancelling headphones for $99 shipped, originally $198. Its advanced noise reduction technology deadens airplane cabin noise, city traffic or a busy office, so you’ll be able to focus more on what matters, whether it be music, movies or videos. The headphones are lightweight with pillowy-like softness on the headband and ear cushions, while its earcups rotate for a perfect fit. Product page. Read more for a video showing why it’s great for air travel.
The TF-19 WASP drone flamethrower attachment was designed for agricultural purposes, or to be more specific, the remote ignition of aerial and ground targets, but we all know that it’s only a matter of time before it ends up in a viral stunt. It’s compatible with drone platforms that have a minimum payload capacity of 5lbs (2.2kg), like the DJI S1000, and can shoot flames up to 25-feet. Read more for a video and additional information.