[ad_1] Peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo is best known for making retro-inspired controllers, but for its latest act the company is doing something different. Instead of yet another Switch-focused controller, 8BitDo is releasing a new Bluetooth gamepad designed for use with Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service. The $45 SN30 Pro for Xbox adapts the same underlying design as the […]
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Dreadbox’s portable Typhon analog synth is loaded with effects
[ad_1] It’s not hard to find portable synths, but they typically have one or two effects at most — even larger models (with some exceptions) tend to only have a few. You won’t have that issue with Dreadbox’s just-introduced Typhon, however. As Synth Anatomy notes, the USB-powered analog mono synth includes 12 DSP stereo effects, […]
The affordable OnePlus Nord phone will reportedly feature dual selfie cameras
[ad_1] When OnePlus entered the smartphone scene back in 2014, it made a name for itself by building an affordable phone with top-of-the-line internal components. If you could put up with their lackluster cameras, OnePlus phones were some of the best value phones you could buy for a while. But that started to change slowly. Minus […]
Amazon will stop supporting its Dash Wand shopping device on July 21st
[ad_1] Amazon is dropping support for yet another Alexa device in a matter of weeks. AFTVnews has learned that Amazon will no longer support the Dash Wand shopping helper as of July 21st, 2020. It didn’t explain why (we’ve asked Amazon for comment), but it did encourage owners to participate in a device recycling program. […]
Roku discounts its streaming devices ahead of Father’s Day
[ad_1] Roku is hoping that you’ll buy a media streaming device for Father’s Day, and it’s running a sale on its players to match. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are selling Roku’s lineup significantly below their official prices, and it might be tempting if the fatherly figure in your life could stand a living […]
Google is working on Bluetooth fixes for the Pixel Buds
[ad_1] For most people who have experienced the issue, what they notice is a one- to two-second audio pause when they turn their head while wearing the earbuds. Those same cutouts can also happen when the person cups their hand over their ear. It can affect either one or both of the earbuds. A firmware […]
Sony’s excellent WF-1000XM3 earbuds are on sale for only $178
[ad_1] Buy Sony WF-1000XM3 at Best Buy – $180 For those who want a more sporty pair of in-ear headphones, Amazon and Best Buy have also discounted the WF-SP800N. They’re currently $168, down from their usual $200 price. Here too you two color options, with the black and blue models included in the sale. Awkward model […]
Google offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers
[ad_1] The promotions come after Google streamlined Nest Aware in May. Instead of paying per camera, the new subscription starts at $60 per year (or $6 per month) and provides 30 days of event video for all the Nest security devices inside your home. The more expensive $120 per year Nest Aware Plus subscription comes […]
Save $70 on Jabra’s Elite 85h noise-cancelling headphones at Best Buy
[ad_1] Engadget’s Billy Steele awarded the Elite 85h headphones a score of 84 when he reviewed them in 2019. Battery life was one of the main highlights. With ANC on, he found he could get 36 hours of playtime on a single charge. To put that in perspective, you can listen to the headphones for seven hours […]
Save $70 on a Nest WiFi bundle at Best Buy and the Google Store
[ad_1] Buy Google Nest WiFi at Bed Bath and Beyond – $199 If you’ve been following our deals coverage, you may recall that we highlighted a similar promotion from Amazon last week. To avoid any confusion, here’s how they differ: the two-pack Amazon is selling for $239 features two routers, instead of a router and […]