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Aiislife

New Wireless Charger for AirPods and iPhone

There's another new wireless charger on the market not created by #Apple that works with #AirPods and #iPhones. #TwelveSouth released their new #HiRise Wireless stand with a removable #Qi charging pad which makes it easy to take while traveling.
TwelveSouth launches HiRise Wireless stand, features removable Qi charging pad for travel and AirPods charging - 9to5Mac TwelveSouth today launched a new accessory for iPhone and AirPods owners: the Twelve South HiRise Wireless. It’s the latest incarnation of their popular HiRise vertical stand. The vertical stand features a Qi charging pad, holding your phone upright on your desk whilst it wirelessly charges. The Qi ‘Power Disc’ is independent and can be removed […] 9TO5MAC.COM
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Borris
I stand corrected but the Qi charging pad may be incompatible with older iPhone models that utilize the lightning port? Either way, this device looks sleek and is also affordable besides being an industry standard.
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Devonjmarsh

Even Gaming Mice Get a Limited Edition Makeover

Just as #tablets #laptops and #cameras are getting the "limited edition" treatment with a higher price tag, #MADCATZ #gamingmouse is getting on board too. What makes this mouse so special? Simply the aesthetics. #RAT8 #RAT8+ #customizable #RATPACK #gamechaging #gameoftheday #limitededition
Even gaming mice are getting the ‘limited edition’ treatment these days Mad Catz is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special version of its R.A.T. 8+ mouse. PCGAMER.COM
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Tedddy
Wow, it looks very cool! I like how they already know some people just want to take it as one of their collections instead of really using it. If I own it, I probably don't want to use it too. I don't want to ruin anything.
AIisLife
I'm a fan of theirs, but not that big of a fan.  I need more than just aesthetic changes to make me buy in.  But at least it really is limited to a small number.  
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Paradox84

The surprise must-have phone from Samsung.

If you were thinking about purcashing a #Note10, you may want to pick up one of these instead. It's half the price of a Note 10 but offers some better features. If you don't care about the pen, this could be the way to go.
Forget Samsung's Galaxy Note 10, This Is The Smartphone To Buy Samsung's most exiting smartphone this year is not the Galaxy Note 10... FORBES.COM
Samsung Galaxy A90
Sphera
Isn't this a bit dangerous for Samsung's premium flagships? The price isn't that much cheaper from the Galaxy S series, but it's still more affordable than S10+ or Note 10. Do you think it won't hurt Note 10 sales later?
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Delilah

Start Saving Your Pennies Now for Prime Day

Remember when the first #AmazonPrimeDay happened and just about everyone made fun of it? Well, over the years, it's become #BiggerThanBlackFriday and a not to be missed shopping event for hot #techdeals. I'm eyeing a new tablet, what about you? #Amazon #PrimeDay #TargetPrimeDay #EbayPrimeDay... See more
Prime Day 2019: The best deals available right now The big event kicks off July 15, but Amazon is already putting stuff on sale. CNET.COM
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Stranger
Oh yeah that's coming. I'm still thinking of what to buy... some smart home gadgets maybe? The Echo Dot (3rd gen) looks good to me. Maybe a tablet too. Well, I hope I won't buy more than what I actually need just because there are many good... See more
KateWilliams
I'm waiting to see how they price the new Fire TV.  Last year I got some great deals on electronic toys for my pets.  I hope to see more of the same this round.  
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Systemwars

All About Phone Explosions

Some #smartphones have sort of #exploded in the past and this article will tell you how and why it happens, and how to prevent it from happening to you. It's a good read! #battery #SamsungExplode #cellphone #explosion #fire #tech #heat #hot #explode
Why Do Phones Explode? (And How to Prevent It) Every few years, exploding phones find a way to dominate the news cycle. And while these accidents are incredibly rare, they’re a bit difficult to understand. Why do phones explode? And how do I know that my phone won’t explode? HOWTOGEEK.COM
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BorisM
Yes I heard so much about phone explosions. It is scary especially because some famous brands also got their phones exploded. The charging device is surely important too. Everyone should at least have some knowledge of it. 
Lachlan86
I actually know someone who had their phone catch on fire! It was really scary. It's one of those things where you kind of think "it won't ever happen to me"...except it can.
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Phoenix

Osmo Hopes to Smarten up Preschoolers

#Osmo has shifted into making #gadgets to educate children. The Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit works with #iPad and teaches young kids a slew of skills like creative problem solving. But, if parents are supposed to limit their kids' screen time, I'm not sure how this will work. #educationaltoys... See more
Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit targets preschoolers with hands-on games Osmo has shifted deeper into education with the launch of its Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for preschool children. VENTUREBEAT.COM
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paradox84
This looks awesome! Kids learn by being engaged, so it sounds like they've combined the best of both worlds. I don't necessarily agree with the panic about "screen time" but it's nice to see someone coming out with tech that combines screens and... See more
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Dante5

Your ultimate solution for impromptu/scheduled meetings

We all love an all-in-one solution and that is what this device exactly looks to achieve. I love the use of Dolby Audio Premium Speakers and the 360-degree dual microphones. Overall, we get an easy set up experience.
Lenovo announces the ThinkSmart Hub 500 for Zoom Rooms Today, Lenovo announced a variant of its ThinkSmart Hub 500 that's designed for Zoom Rooms, complementing the one it already has on the market that works with Microsoft's Skype Rooms. NEOWIN.NET
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Altair
It would be great if the screen can be detached so the presenter in the meeting can move around. There is no list of specifics or even the price for this device so I won't give its due praise yet.
SystemWars
That was my first thought, Altair.  But since Lenovo is calling it an all-in-one device, it could be detachable and work like a tablet and the article just didn't mention that.  I'd like to know for sure. 
00Kat00
360-degree dual microphones could be my favorite part. I must admit Lenovo is doing something impressive this time even though I don't actually need this device. But it did draw my attention!
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Emorysmith

Polar Finally Makes Smartwatch for Everyman

#Polar has finally created a #smartwatch that's easy to use with metrics that are simple to understand. The #Ignite is best suited for casual users who want to track their data. It includes all the best features you'd expect from the company in an easy to use format. From the review, it sounds... See more
Polar's Latest Fitness Smartwatch Is for Data Dummies Fitness tracking can get old fast, especially if you’re a beginner staring at a bunch of numbers that don’t make sense. Polar in particular, is known for tracking in-depth metrics and that’s given it the reputation for creating wearables meant for serious athletes only. But its latest smartwatch—the Ignite—seems aimed at the more casual enthusiast—the weekend warrior who’s a data dummy. GIZMODO.COM
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Dante5
No company wants to seem to have a specific target market when it is still possible for it to design tailor-made products for everyone. The use of the phrase 'data dummy' is hilarious but clearly captures Polar's aim at catering for everyone.
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Cptjaneway

What's going on with Apple?

It seems bizarre that they would suddenly cancel a huge upgrade to their new devices. Maybe they're trying to cut costs? Either way, things don't look too good for Apple at the moment.
Apple Suddenly Abandons Massive iPhone Upgrade Apple's most exciting new iPhone upgrade has suddenly been cancelled.... FORBES.COM
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Altair
We should expect this as there is really nothing new on the table, but upgrades. These big companies, or should I say the investors of those companies, are after the profits already and not about innovation.
paradox84
Apple used to be the golden boy in the smartphone world, but those days are long gone. I keep waiting for them to step up their game. 
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Flashh

16 Cores!

I may be dating myself, but when I first started following computers closely, four cores was a huge deal. Now, we're up to sixteen. The power is immense. Unthinkable back in the "quad core" days.
AMD Ryzen 16 Core 5.2GHz CPU Benchmark Leaked, Crushes Intel's i9 9980XE We’re less than two weeks away from the official release of AMD’s highly anticipated 7nm based Ryzen 3000 series processors and leaks around the newcomers show absolutely no signs of slowing down. This latest one is nothing short of a whopper, so let’s dig straight into the juicy bits! Just a little under three weeks […] WCCFTECH.COM
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CptJaneway
Goodness, I remember much further back than the first quad core machines. Think Pentium ll :) Just imagine where we'll be in a few years time. 
Dante5
Wow, at this rate I can't even say when I started following computers but what's not debatable is that technology has come a long way. Try to picture how far we will be a decade from now? 
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Verypunny

Yamaha's Two New Soundbars Include Alexa Voice Control

#Yamaha created two new #soundbars that have #Alexa voice control built-in. From what I can tell there's not much difference between the two models as both provide #immersive #audio, except that the #YAS-209 has a separate wireless #subwoofer for deeper bass and additional placement options in the... See more
Yamaha Unveils Two TV New Soundbars With Alexa Voice Control Built In These two new soundbars from Yamaha have Alexa voice assistant built-in and both models come with 90 days free access to Amazon's Music Unlimited service. FORBES.COM
Yamaha YAS-109 so... Yamaha YAS-209 so...
CptJaneway
Thanks for sharing. More and more devices are controlled with our voices. If only they could get the blasted technology working properly, it'd be great :)
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Clyde33

Should Apple find an alternative to the "butterfly" keyboard mechanism?

The release of the new #MacBook Pro would make it the biggest in the collection, especially after #Apple stopped selling the 17-inch models in 2012. Rumor also has it that the company could introduce an external 31.6-inch 6K external display. Well, #September is not too far away. Having said this,... See more
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro could land in September A new MacBook Air is also reportedly coming. THEVERGE.COM
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CptJaneway
Those keyboards are the pits. The spacebar stops working along with random letters. I'm not sure why - I don't think anyone does except Apple. It was a massive design failure!
Clyde33
Well, it seems that the butterfly keyboard isn't going to appeal to a lot of people after all. If I'm not mistaken, a lawsuit forced the company to offer free keyboard replacements under certain circumstances but clearly, this doesn't solve the... See more