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Rode Wireless Micro Lapel Mic Takes on a Compact, Pocket-Sized Form Factor

Sunny Singh — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:00:47 +0000

There are more options than ever when it comes to wireless lapel mics, allowing content creators to capture high-quality audio without having to carry a mic in hand or bring someone else along to hold an overhead boom. Rode already makes some of the most popular options in the category, but with the new Rode Wireless Micro, the outfit is making their wireless clip-on mic more portable than ever. Yes, Rode’s current wireless mic offerings are already pretty portable, with […]

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Ayaneo 3 Gaming Handheld Uses AI-Capable Chip for Versatile Function

Sunny Singh — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:58:29 +0000

Ayaneo already makes some of the best gaming handhelds in the category, but their strategy has always seemed to be pumping out new releases to give gamers more options than ever. As such, despite having multiple handheld consoles already out there, the outfit is now announcing their newest flagship in the form of the Ayaneo 3. A Windows-based gaming handheld, the device is touted to deliver “extraordinary handheld gaming experience” that will meet every expectation gamers can have about a […]

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Hori Wireless Horipad for Steam Makes Your Gaming PC Feel Like a Game Console

Sunny Singh — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:40:14 +0000

Most PC gamers play exclusively on Steam. There’s an unbridled convenience with having all your games from a single interface that’s as feature-packed as Valve’s game launcher, after all. So why not make a game controller specifically designed for it? That’s exactly what they did with the Hori Wireless Horipad for Steam. Designed to work with the Steam Deck and Windows 10/11, the gamepad is meant to use Steam as the main interface, similar to how a PS5, Xbox, or […]

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Mudita Kompakt Puts Minimalist Phone Functions in a Pocket-Sized E-Reader

Sunny Singh — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:42:37 +0000

We’re big fans of the Boox Palma and its smartphone-sized form factor, which makes it even easier to bring a paper-like e-reader with you at all times. Problem is, do you really want to carry an e-reader in one pocket and a smartphone in another? That feels like one too many gadgets. The Mudita Kompakt takes the Boox Palma’s compact e-reader concept, then reinforces with some basic smartphone capabiities. That’s right, this e-reader is designed to function as a minimalist […]

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eufy SmartTrack Card E30 Rechargeable Wallet Tracker Only Needs Once-a-Year Charging

Sunny Singh — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:41:10 +0000

We love the Apple AirTag, but the thick size and round shape just makes it hard to squeeze inside your wallet without making it feel a tad too awkward. Seriously, it creates an uncomfortable bulge. Yes, AirTag wallets with dedicated compartments are nice, but wallet-specific trackers designed for use with Apple’s Find My network work even better, since you can use it with most any wallet. Like similar products, the eufy SmartTrack Card E30 takes on a credit card shape […]

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Vizio MicMe Transforms from Soundbar to Karaoke Machine

Sunny Singh — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:31:34 +0000

Like other soundbars, the Vizio MicMe is designed to sit right under your living room screen on the TV stand, where it can deliver louder, fuller sound than what you’ll normally get from your 65-inch TV. Unlike them, it pulls double duty as a full-featured karaoke speaker, allowing you to instantly turn the living room into a karaoke bar whenever there’s nothing good to watch on TV. That’s right, it’s a soundbar that doubles as a karaoke machine, even shipping […]

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Sennheiser Profile Wireless Combines Tabletop Mic, Handheld Mic, and Clip-On Mics in One Setup

Sunny Singh — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:30:23 +0000

If you’re a content creator, you probably have an overabundance of gear. For instance, you have a USB mic for your desktop streams, a handheld mic that you bring out when interviewing, and clip-on mics you use for vlog-style recordings. The Sennheiser Profile Wireless looks to streamline this complex mic setup by combining all those into one device. Billed as an “all-in-one microphone system,” the device combines dual clip-on mics, a handheld mic and even a tabletop mic in a […]

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The Best 2-in-1 Laptops for Seamless Switching Between PC and Tablet

Sunny Singh — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:50:49 +0000

When they first came out, 2-in-1 laptops felt like little more than novelty – the kind of thing that won’t find much use in business and professional settings. Fast forward a few years, though, and convertible laptops have become a staple in every manufacturer’s lineup, with many people finding their ability to switch from laptop to tablet a real boon to productivity. Why bother getting a separate laptop and tablet, after all, when you can get both form factors in […]

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EcoFlow Power Hat Puts Solar Cells in a Sun Hat for Charging on the Go

Sunny Singh — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:48:56 +0000

It looks like any good, old sun hat – you know, the kind that provides shade for your face, neck, and shoulders from the blistering rays of the sun. More than a way to keep your upper extremities from getting sunburned while you lay around on a beach blanket, though, the EcoFlow Power Hat pulls double duty as an on-the-go solar charging device. That’s right, this sun hat has integrated solar cells that allow it continually generate power from light […]

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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Brings Color to the E-Reader Line Without Sacrificing Speed

Sunny Singh — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:48:19 +0000

Amazon has resisted using E-Ink’s color panels for years, largely because they didn’t quite work as well as standard grayscale versions. Sure, you can get color, but you’ll be sacrificing the fluidity that came with the faster refresh rates available on proven grayscale panels. It looks like color E-Ink has evolved enough that it’s no longer an issue, so we’re finally getting the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft. That’s right, there’s now a color Kindle in town and it vows to bring […]

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