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Simplisafe Introduces Video Doorbell Pro

SimpliSafe’s Video Doorbell Pro is the brand’s first device designed for outdoor use. It monitors and records with a 1080p HD camera that shows your entryway in a super-wide 162-degree field of view & HDR color & clarity. It also has optimized night vision.

Razer Phone 2 is Purpose-Built for Gaming

A phone optimized for gaming isn’t for everyone but then you’re not everyone. The new flagship Razer Phone 2 features a superfast Snapdragon 845 chip set & Adreno 630 visual chip & uses vapro cooling technology to dissipate heat. This premium Android-powered device offers 8GB of RAM, LTE gigabit antennas, and a 4000mAh battery—everything you need for extended Fortnite sessions anywhere you roam.

Sony Introduces Thrash-Proof Tough SD Cards

Designed to withstand the abuse of dirt, dust, water, weather, and general beatdowns, Sony’s range of IP 68 rated Tough SD cards will take whatever you can dish out. They boast write and read speeds of up to 300MB per second and come in 32, 64, & 128GB capacities.

Vector is the Robot Droid of Tomorrow, Today

Vector is the most advanced home robot ever made, a digital home assistant driven by AI & machine learning who can answer your questions, give you the weather, and basically be your little buddy. He’s a curious little guy who is aware of his surroundings. He can see, hear, and feel, allowing him to react naturally to the world around him. He’s internet-connected & features a 720p HD color camera stream and uses facial recognition to interact with you. Set up requires an app but after that, all interactions are done with eye contact and talking. A funded Kickstarter.

Mophie Introduces Apple-Specific Powerstation Chargers

Mophie just launched a new range of portable, Apple-specific powerstation chargers that allow you use your MFI Lightning cable to charge your mobile devices, as well as re-charge the powerstation itself. The powerstation, powerstation XXL, powerstation plus, and powerstation plus XL all feature Priority+ Charging, LED power indicators, and lithium-polymer batteries. Depending on the size & model powerstation you choose, as well as the device you’re charging, they can add from 20 to 70 additional hours of charge, including Qi-enabled wireless charging.

Owl Cam Keeps An Eye On Your Car

Owl Cam is a security camera for your car, giving you dual camera HD footage in the event of an accident, break-in, police stop, or just to capture sweet scenery while you drive. It’s always on even when your car is off, and gives you a live view from your car direct to your phone as well as alert notifications if something happens when you’re not there. There are no cables to plug in, as it’s connected to your phone via wi-fi & footage is stored for up to 2 weeks for your review.

Polymega is the World’s First Modular HD Retro Game System

The forthcoming Polymega HD game console is a retro gaming system that will play all your favorites from pretty much every system—NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Sega CDs, NeoGeo and PlayStation.  Just insert a module for the system you want and start playing. And rather than having to dig through boxes for the old cartridges, the system allows you to download any disc or cartridge game directly to the console.

Time Since Launch Clock Keeps Your Epoch On Schedule

Originally conceived in the MIT Media Lab, this unique timepiece is built to count for 2,738 years. Use it to mark the beginning of your own epoch—when you get married, have a baby, quit smoking, launch a rocket, or on an ordinary Tuesday morning. Suspended in a durable borosilicate glass tube and sealed with gasketed aluminum end-caps, two LCDs show days, hours, minutes and seconds since launch. A funded Kickstarter.