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Lynktec Bolt Smart Car Mount and Qi Wireless Charger :: Posted On December 18, 2018
 | Wireless charging has been around for quite a while, but it hasn't had much market penetration. This is starting to change as more and more mobile devices offer it, and most support some version of the Qi standard. While there are numerous options out there for home chargers, the field for automobile chargers has been a bit more limited. Recently I received a press release for a new charger by Lynktec called the Bolt Smart Car Mount & Qi Wireless Charger. |
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myCharge Adventure Jumpstart Portable Charger :: Posted On December 12, 2018
 | myCharge is a Michigan based manufacturer of portable charging solutions. All of their products are lithium polymer based charging devices with integrated charging cables for tablets, phones, eReaders, etc. Recently they sent over the myCharge Adventure JumpStart, which can not only handle your small electronic devices, but since it has a 6600mAH battery and jumper cables, they claim is ideal for jump starting cars, trucks, boats, and ATVs. |
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August Smart Lock Pro :: Posted On December 06, 2018
 | The 3rd generation August Smart Lock, now labeled as Pro, has all of the features of the 2nd generation lock plus it adds DoorSense Technology and Z-Wave Plus. DoorSense is a clever sensor used to determine if your door is closed. Z-Wave Plus allows you to connect this lock to a multitude of home automation hubs to directly integrate its operation with other smart devices in your home. |
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Ooma Smart Home Security System :: Posted On December 03, 2018
 | The DIY home security field is getting pretty crowded lately. Just a few years ago you could count your options on one hand, but now it seems like everyone is throwing their hat into the ring. Ooma is no exception; they have been around for quite some time as a major player in the VoIP market but recently have branched out into the smart home segment utilizing their VoIP Telo units as a hub. Today we are going to review their Smart Home Security Starter Kit with Camera. |
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Ooma Butterfleye Smart Security Camera with Facial Recognition :: Posted On October 10, 2018
 | Recently Ooma has been branching out into the smart home segment utilizing their VoIP Telo units as a hub. Their smart home/home security offering has all the devices you would expect... cameras, motion sensors, door/window sensors, smoke alarms, water sensors, etc. But today we are looking at their latest product, the Ooma Butterfleye, which is an HD wireless security camera with facial recognition. |
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Difference Between Zigbee and Z-Wave :: Posted On October 10, 2018
 | With wireless home security systems, you'll be able to come across the technologies or home automation standards known as Z-Wave and Zigbee. Just what are Z-Wave and Zigbee and how are they similar and different from one another? Both Z-Wave and Zibgee are known as mesh networks which mean that every node integrated in that system will act as a wireless source of data and as a repeater as well. |
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Nvidia RTX 2060 Founders Edition 6GB
Following on from the launch of the RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti in September, and then the RTX 2070 a month later, it's not exactly a surprise that the RTX 2060 is the next Turing-based graphics card to be released by Nvidia. Essentially a cut-down RTX 2070, based on the same TU106 GPU, this card does indeed have the necessary RT and Tensor cards to make use of RTX features like ray tracing and DLSS - contrary to some rumours, this is very much an RTX card, not a return to GTX nomenclature. kitguru.net
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CORSAIR IRONCLAW RGB FPS/MOBA Gaming Mouse
IRONCLAW RGB is quite light at just 105g thanks to its all-plastic construction and measures 130 x 80 x 45 (LWH); we found it to be very comfortable while using it with a palm grip, while the latest high-end sensor made in cooperation with PixArt should be enough for pro gamers as well. When running games such as CS: GO, StarCraft II, Vindictus and Quake Champions, the mouse did perform flawlessly and if the system does also include a latest-gen gaming monitor (or multiple) with high resolution up to 4K, the high DPI values PMW3391 supports are a welcome addition. madshrimps.be
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Thermaltake 32GB DDR4-3200MHz WaterRAM RGB
Thermaltake has entered the DDR4 memory market in typical Thermaltake style. There are two kits of DDR4-3200MHz in the shape of a dual module 16GB kit and a quad module 32GB kit. You won't be surprised to learn that WaterRAM comes with RGB lighting however the novel part is that these kits can be water cooled with the minimum of fuss. You have three distinct options when it comes to cooling; you can leave the modules bare, apart from their 2mm thick aluminium heat sinks that function through regular convection cooling. Alternatively you can top off the assembly with the water block with its copper base to increase the thermal mass and thus assist cooling. kitguru.net
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Founders Edition 6 GB
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 doesn't seem cheap at $349, but this new card has enough steam to beat AMD's RX Vega lineup, at better pricing and with much better power/heat/noise. Actually the RTX 2060 obsoletes much of NVIDIA's GeForce 10 Pascal stack, too. techpowerup.com
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Patriot Viper RGB DDR4 3200 MHz Memory
As enthusiasts, there is a never-ending need to constantly upgrade our computers to keep up with the rapidly moving tech industry. However, 2018 was a rough year for hardware junkies to get their fix. In early 2018, there was an explosion in cryptocurrency mining that led to a massive shortage of graphics cards from both AMD and Nvidia. modders-inc.com
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NZXT H500i Case
$99 seems to be the sweet spot for PC cases. At this price you are high enough that you are getting a quality case that is well thought out and has a lot of features, but at the same time you may lack a few things present in higher priced cases. Today we are taking a look at NZXT's H500i, which is a very sleek mid tower that offers a tempered glass side panel, two RGB LED strips, support for ATX motherboards, and a built in RGB and fan controller. Is this the perfect case at that $99 price point? Read on as we find out. thinkcomputers.org
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Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ Optical Gaming Mouse
R.A.T. 6 has been recently reincarnated into the R.A.T. 6+ and features a very similar chassis, but an upgraded optical sensor (Pixart PMW3360). The Thumb Barrel adds an extra analog control layer, while the back cover can be adjusted as necessary in order to permit different grip types. Let's not forget about the weight system (3x6G weights are pre-installed), that can be removed easily and the aluminum chassis that reinforces the build. madshrimps.be
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HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Keyboard + Doubleshot PBT Keycaps
HyperX provides an RGB version of the Alloy FPS mechanical keyboard for those wanting the additional bling, but there's more. A new switch type combined with a unified software driver makes for an improved user experience, and optional accessories including wrist rests and replacement keycaps complete the package. techpowerup.com
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Review: Thin, Light, Sleek
Everything in HP's EliteBook series falls into the company's business class lineup and today we are looking at their latest convertible; the HP EliteBook x360 1030. While its name might not roll off the tongue, this laptop's design, features, specifications and optional accessories could potentially have some folks salivating... hothardware.com
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