Never lose your gadgets again with the new Tile Mate (2x) and Tile Slim (2x) trackers, all for $46.88 shipped, today only, originally $69.99. Can’t find your phone? Just double press the Tile button on your Tile Mate to make your phone ring, even when it’s on silent. If your Tile Mate is further away, you can even let other Tile community members help since the Tile app running on their phones can send location updates to your app. It includes a replaceable CR1632 battery is guaranteed for one year from activation. You can easily replace it yourself. Product page. Read more for a hands-on review of the Tile Slim.
Apple’s Beats officially revealed the Powerbeats Pro true wireless headphones today, which are claimed to sound better than AirPods 2, complete with a sportier design, adjustable ear plugs and water resistance. As shown in the earlier leak, they come with a small charging case, and offer up to 9 hours of audio playback on their own, or up to 24 hours of playback when stored in the case. You’ll be able to choose from black, white, dark green, and navy colors. One caveat: the case doesn’t support Qi wireless charging, so you’ll have to plug it in to charge. Read more for a hands-on video, additional pictures and information.
Kasa’s Smart WiFi Power Strip not only has 6-outlets, but 3 USB ports as well, all for $54.99 shipped, today only, originally $79.99. Monitor exactly how much energy devices connected to the power strip consume by simply checking in on the Kasa Smart app – you can also turn off devices that are using too much power. Plus, control connected devices from anywhere with the Kasa Smart App, which means you can power up your office remotely and even your computer from a phone. Schedule each outlet individually or collectively to turn on and off at set times throughout the day. Product page.
DJI Tello Iron Man Edition builds upon the success of Ryze’s Tello, and introduces a new beginner drone, complete with a flight control app with Tony Stark’s AI assistant, FRIDAY. It’s powered by DJI’s leading flight control technology that enables stable flying and multiple interactive flight modes, while still offering an HD camera capable of recording 5-megapixel photos and 720p video with real-time video transmission to mobile devices. You can take advantage of “EZ shot” smart functions including 360° Video and Circle as well as pre-programmed flight modes like 8-Direction Flips and Throw & Go. Product page. Read more for another video, additional pictures and information.
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Lenovo registered a patent back in September with the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) that consists of 11 sketches of a foldable smartphone with a flexible hinge. When unfolded, the elongated, near bezel-less screen can be used as normal, and there’s a in the upper middle area. Unlike other folding devices, this one has a second rear display when can be used when the device is folded up. Read more for the patent filing, additional pictures and information.
HMD Global has just launched the Nokia X71 in Taiwan, and it packs plenty of performance at an affordable price. Featuring a 6.39-inch FHD+ resolution LCD display (19.3:9 aspect ratio), Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, 3,500mAh battery, a headphone jack, and a triple-camera system on the rear with Sony Zeiss-certified lenses. Read more for a hands-on video and additional information.
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 has just gone custom, thanks to myBOOM studio. This sleek portable Bluetooth speaker can now be customized to your liking in just minutes. You can choose from a variety of stylish fabrics, colors / patterns for different parts of the speaker (caps, hang loop, and volume buttons), or even add fun text on the speaker to make it truly your own. “Our speakers have always reflected the unique styles of our listeners, but up until today, our fans were limited with the color and design options we made available to them. With myBOOM 3, we’ve created this enjoyable and unique design studio where music enthusiasts can show their creativity and give their favorite Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 speaker a truly personalized look and feel,” said Charlotte Johs, general manager of Ultimate Ears. Design your own here. Read more for our full review and to see what we created.
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Let’s face it, Apple has tried to keep things minimalist for their latest iPad Pro and MacBook models, but some people would prefer function over form. The Apple Dongle helps you accomplish the latter, with a USB-C port at one end, and a multitude of plugs, including a LAN cable, headphone jack, memory cards, and even the old 30-pin connector for some reason. Read more for additional pictures and information.
Audio-Technica’s ATH-M40X Professional Monitor Headphones are best in its class, and offer much better sound than more expensive models, all for $79 shipped, today only, originally $139. They are tuned flat for incredibly accurate sound monitoring across the entire frequency range, while circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments. Plus, 90° swiveling earcups make for easy, one-ear monitoring, and they’re collapsible for space-saving portability. Product page. Read more for a more detailed video review and additional information.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is basically an action-adventure game played from a third-person view, with the ability to level up a variety of stats, including gear, such as the wrist-mounted fold out shield. Rather than attacking to whittle an enemy’s health points, combat in Sekiro revolves around using a katana to attack their poise and balance instead, which eventually leads to an opening that allows for a single killing blow. Inventor Colin Furze decided to make a functional shield inspired by the game. Read more to see what he came up with – bonus making of video included.