Gadgets
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This $77 Mini Switch Lite Knock-Off Is Underpowered But Fun As Hell
Despite looking like a miniaturised clone of Nintendo’s Switch Lite, the Powkiddy Q90 lacks the power needed to play nearly every game released in the past 25 years. Guess there’s something to be said about not judging a book”or a console”based on its cover. The $US50 ($77) Powkiddy Q90 is, however, a solid and cheap…
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Google Wants To Get Inside Your Soccer Cleats
If there’s one thing soccer nerds love, it’s playing FIFA. Well, for the more actively inclined, Google is apparently partnering with Adidas and EA Sports by offering up “Adidas GMR Insoles.” Powered by Google’s second-generation Jacquard tag, the insoles will track how well you play on the pitch and translate that into stat boosts for…
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Sonos Won’t Brick Your Device Anymore If You Want To Recycle
A few months ago, Sonos drew the ire of some customers and recyclers trying to trade in their old devices. The main issue was that in order to partake in its Trade Up program—which rewards customers with a discount on new Sonos products if they recycle their old ones—you had to essentially brick the device.…
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This Slick Combo Camera, Monocular And Digital Guide Did All My Birdwatching For Me
Naturalists carry a lot of expensive toys out into the wilderness. We’ve got our binoculars to see the details and field marks of distant animals. We carry bulky DSLR cameras with telephoto lenses in case any photo ops present themselves, or in case we stumble upon something rare. Sometimes we carry a portable spotting scope…