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The Kube4 Speaker Delivers Big Sound Indoors & Out

101 decibels is loud for a home speaker, especially when you consider a live rock show will hit about 115dB. But there’s more to the Kube4 all-in-one audio system than loud volume. Designed in partnership with SoundHub, it’s a portable wi-fi & bluetooth speaker that supports AirPlay 2.0, Spotify Connect, and uses the Kube app to deliver a full-range premium audio experience. It has a waterproof rating of IPX5 for indoor-outdoor versatility and with 40-hours of battery life, it’ll keep the soundtrack pumping all weekend long. A funded Kickstarter.

Bowers & Wilkins P17 Wireless Earbuds are Ready for Flight

For the debut of their first true wireless earphones, the P17, Bowers & Wilkins created a unique solution to your in-flight audio woes. Because the case of these premium buds doubles as a transmitter, it can connect to in-flight entertainment & retransmit it wirelessly to your ears. They also offer ANC, AptX, IP54 waterproof & dustproof rating, 4.5 hours of continuous playback with 20 more hours stored in the charging case. Available in black & white/rose gold.

GigaDrive is the World’s Fastest External SSD

It’s a big claim but GigaDrive is putting it out there. This is the world’s fastest external SSD drive. It is powered by Thunderbolt4 and USB4—a next-gen universal cable connectivity that allows lightning fast yet stable read and write speeds of 2,800MB-per-second. Available in 1, 2, & 4TB capacity, it is a rugged, waterproof, & pocketable storage device that offers performance beyond all the rest. A funded Indiegogo.

LUMI Keys is an Illuminated, Portable Piano

Designed for compact portability, Roli’s LUMI Keys keyboard measures just 11-inches but gives you the freedom to play plenty. Learn piano basics, sharpen your skills, or simply get creative & jam whenever/wherever you want. A sophisticated companion app offers lessons, tips, challenges, and tutorials to get you tickling those illuminated “ivories” in no time.

Razer Packed All the Ports & RGB into this Thunderbolt 4 Dock

With integrated ports for HDMI, USB-A, & USB-C, Razer’s newest dock is a flashy hub for plugging in peripherals. Like Razer’s other products, the Chroma V2 also features customizable RGB lights, enabling you to add a colorful bit of mood lighting to the tasking/gaming.

Remote Equipment’s Charlie 25 is a Tough, Technical Daypack

Constructed of ultra lightweight & weather-resistant VX21 and VX42 X-PAC composite fabrics, the Charlie 25 backpack from Remote Equipment is a hardworking technical pack perfect for fast & light hikes or quick crosstown commutes. It features a cinch-top closure & dual-access design plus Aquaguard YKK zippers to keep contents dry.

Plug It All Into the 600 Watt SuperBase

At less than half the size of similar power sources, the SuperBase is a 600W dual-AC output power station designed to perform in high-demand, off-grid and emergency applications. At a very capable 518Wh capacity, it offers 9 outputs, including a 60W USB-C PD. Features a solar input and recharges to full in 3.5 hours. Not only is it safe for indoor & outdoor use—unlike a gas generator—its compact size makes it handy for everyday use. A funded Kickstarter.

Pack Fast & Light with the Flatness

The latest iteration of the experimental Flatness bag from New York-based Outlier, is a unique design that opens completely flat, but snaps and cinches into a versatile carryall that resembles a duffle. This new variant is constructed with custom developed high-structure Nexhigh fabric—comparable to Dyneema in both super-light weight & next-level durability. It measures 36 inches square when flat. A simple system of Autica clips, cord locks and Fidlock closures keep your contents secure.

Real Wood Flavor: Pellet-Fired Z Grills

They say if you switch to a pellet grill you’ll never go back. All the flavor of wood charcoal—minus the effort and wait. Z Grills combine 30 years of BBQ design know-how into a seamless system powered by pellets. All Z Grills offer 8-in-1 versatility. That means you can grill, bake, roast, sear, braise, barbecue, char-grill, and smoke your food, all with the same grill. They offer a range of models from compact to a 3-tier 1000 square-inch big boy.

The Goat Box Carries Extra Cargo in the Corners

The Goat Box Hub 70 is a high-performance roto-molded cooler with a unique modular design. On each of the 4 corners, there’s a removable pod; clear polycarbonate containers with hinged lids. For storing survival essentials, utensils, treats, or dry items, these corner pods become convenient detachable cargo carriers. Goat has also partnered with more than 20 brands to create pre-made pods & bundles for all your needs from safety to snacks. The cooler offers 59-liters of storage & retains ice fo 8-10 days.

Samsung Smart Monitor is a Smart TV Plus PC

The Samsung Smart Monitor combines a Tizen-powered smart TV with built-in wi-fi and PC functionality to offer all-in-one versatility. In addition to WiFi, the Smart monitor offers Bluetooth and wireless DeX connectivity with compatible Samsung smartphones. The new Smart monitors are also AirPlay 2 compatible, allowing users to share content from all AirPlay devices. With Samsung’s Hub app, users can stream direct from Netflix, HBO, and YouTube.

The Beolit 20 Delivers Sweet Sound & Qi Charging

The Beolit 20 is a portable bluetooth speaker from Bang & Olufsen that uses the brand’s signature True360 omnidirectional technology to deliver crisp, room-filling audio. The compact, re-designed exterior encases a 5.5” wideband woofer, a trio of 1.5” full range cones, and a pair of 4” passive bass radiators. The result is full, punchy sound in any space. Battery-life ranges from 8-37 hours & a Qi charging pad on top lets you charge phones & other devices while it plays.

Snow Peak & Rumpl Create Fire-Resistant Camp Blanket

Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak & Rumpl, the Portland-based maker of technical blankets have teamed up to create a special fire-resistant camp blanket. Constructed of Snow Peak’s own recycled FR ripstop with fire-resistant aramid, the Takibi blanket also features 100% post-consumer recycled NanoLoft insulation. Dimensions: 50” X 70”.

This Desktop Docking Station Does It all

Corsair makes sweet gear for the gamers; their new TBT100 is a Thunderbolt 3 docking station with all the ports you need for a custom expandable system. Its sleek, low profile form factor keeps your desktop tidy while offering two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, two USB 3.1 Type-A, A Gigabit Ethernet port & a 3.5mm jack for headphone out and microphone in. There’s also an SDXC card reader.

Oculus Introduces Quest 2 VR Headset

The Oculus Quest VR headset just got even better. The all-new Quest 2 is a serious upgrade from the original & that’s impressive. First, the 2 boasts twice the resolution of its predecessor, now with 2K per eye for life-like visuals. There’s a new faster processor that’s also 10% lighter, and this model is considerably less expensive. Choose from a 64GB or 256GB model. Drops Oct. 13.

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LEGO Launches Original Star Wars Cantina Set

The Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine may be the most iconic set from the original Star Wars film, and now the whole thing has been made into a massive LEGO set. At 3,187-pieces, this set, matches up perfectly inside and out. In addition to the cantina, the set includes mini-figures of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, R2-D2, Dr. Evazan, Garindan, Ponda Baba, Kardue’Sai’Malloc, the Cantina band, Jawa, & Sandtroopers, plus a Dewback & a Landspeeder to park outside. Drops October 1.

LEGO Goes Big with 5,544-Piece Harry Potter Set

LEGO & Harry Potter are adding yet another massive set to the wizardy world with the release of the 5,544-piece Diagon Alley set. Visit Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, Scribbulus Writing Implements, Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor, Flourish & Blotts, and Quality Quidditch Supplies. The set also includes 4 fresh minifigs: Lucius Malfoy, Gilderoy Lockhart, Florean Fortescue and the photographer from the Daily Prophet.