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ZTE Axon Smartphone Debuts

ZTE delivers the first Hi-Fi audio phone to the U.S. and brings with it, a new you-focused revolution ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, today announced the availability of the ZTE Axon, a phone designed with you entirely in mind to keep you ahead in life. Much like the axon nerves that help keep the mind and body connected, the Axon is the nerve center of everything you do.   “We put consumers at the heart of everything we design, build and deliver and our phones reflect what consumers want, value and use,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO and chairman of ZTE USA. “From start to finish consumers told us […]

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ZTE Blade D6 Smartphone Unveiled

ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today unveiled the ZTE Blade D6 and its first ever smart home gateway, the ZTE SmartHome, at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015. The two devices are on display at ZTE’s stand, located at Booth 20 – Hall 5 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, alongside a range of other innovative ZTE smart devices. “We’re delighted to unveil both our first ever smart home gateway and the latest rendition in our affordable premium Blade series at this year’s Mobile World Congress Shanghai,” said Adam Zeng, CEO, ZTE Mobile Device. “The smart home revolution is fast upon us, and our strong track record in R&D has allowed us to deliver an innovative product […]

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COUGAR 550M Gaming Mouse Announced

COUGAR is proud to announce today the launch of its new flagship gaming mouse, COUGAR 550M. This device is the result of years of continuous work with a single objective: creating the most perfect gaming mouse the world has ever seen. This mouse’s claim to hegemony rests on three pillars: First, its ergonomic design, created in collaboration with several international gaming teams. This unique shape allows the user to sustain high levels of performance during long gaming sessions with the minimum amount of fatigue. Second, its high end SDNS-3988 Optical Gaming Sensor provides users with 6400 DPI precision, while its 1000 Hz Polling Rate bring the fast response they need for gaming. Third, it includes all the functionality gamers want […]

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X2 NEXTYDE PC Chassis Introduced

X2 is presenting a new addition to its product line: The sleek looking NEXTYDE series mini-tower pc gamer case, built for people that just love playing with computers but looking for a smaller and perhaps a more cost effective solution. With appropriate room for up two SDD/3.5 inch or two 5.25 inch drives, five expansion slots for the installation of long graphics cards up to 320mm length. CPU cooler height clearance up to 170mm and high airflow cooling through the 4x 120mm fan mount locations throughout this chassis. Place your favorite fan color on the top, two in the front and one on the rear and give the NEXTYDE a cool LED glow and show of your hardware through the […]

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StarTech.com Dual-bay RAID Enclosure Released

StarTech.com’s 2.5” RAID enclosure lets users expand their laptop with high-performance storage StarTech.com has announced the release of their latest external storage solution, a dual-bay RAID enclosure for 2.5” SATA drives (SKU: S252BU33R). The enclosure makes it easy for laptop users to expand their system storage options with the speed of solid-state drives and a single USB 3.0 host connection which is especially valuable for ultra-portable laptops that only offer a limited number of USB ports. The new RAID enclosure takes advantage of the compact build of 2.5” SATA drives, with a small-footprint design that takes up minimal desk space. The enclosure also features USB-powered performance and features a sleek design that matches the appearance of modern laptops. An optional […]

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Thonet & Vander Ratsel BT 2.1 Speaker System Introduced

Now available in the U.S., German-engineered Ratsel BT combines high density wood construction and Wider FX technology to maximize your multimedia experience Thonet & Vander, the German audio company that specializes in merging technology and design for state of the art sound, announces the availability of Ratsel BT Bluetooth 2.1 speaker system in the U.S. The system is composed of HDAA high density wood, an exclusive technological development by Thonet & Vander which maximizes acoustic performance. Ratsel BT, like all Thonet & Vander systems, also offers Antimagnetic Shield® technology, that blocks out external interferences. Ratsel BT defines Thonet & Vander’s signature minimal distortion rate for superbly clear audio even at high volume. The system also offers Bluetooth input for wireless […]

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Super Talent SATA Slim SJ2 Flash Disk Modules Announced

The SATA Slim SJ2 is Super Talent’s latest flash solution for embedded systems Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND Flash storage solutions, announces its SATA Slim SJ2. Super Talent’s SATA Slim flash disk modules are used extensively in industrial and embedded computing applications. These low power high performance SSDs are utilized in solutions such as: medical instruments, point–of–sale terminals, laptops, and surveillance set–ups every day. The SATA Slim is a great choice when physical space is a limiting factor for a host system. Capacity – Part Number 16GB – FML016MURM 32GB – FML032MURM 64GB – FML064MURM 128GB – FML128MURM The SATA Slim SJ2 can be built with industrial parts that withstand extreme temperature ranges for applications in much […]

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BitFenix Alchemy 2.0 LED Strips Introduced

Alchemy 2.0 LED strips now make it easier than ever to illuminate your system thanks to powerful magnets embedded directly into the LED strip substrate – It only takes a minute to open your case, connect the alchemy strip to your PSU and attach it to your case! Whether you want to simply illuminate your components with natural looking white light or give your system a cool color theme with either red, blue, green or purple alchemy strips, or illuminate the bottom of your case to give it a cool bottom glow, theres no faster and easier way to make your system look like a lean mean gaming machine. Alchemy 2.0 magnetic LED strips are based on the same TriBright […]

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SanDisk iNAND 7232 EFD Storage Solution Debuts

SanDisk Designs Advanced Embedded Storage Device to Meet Rising Demand for Digital Storage Capacity and Enhanced Smartphone Photography Capabilities SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today introduced the iNAND® 7232 storage solution, a new, advanced embedded flash drive (EFD) optimized to deliver best-in-class imaging performance and superior storage capacity in flagship mobile devices. Available in capacities up to 128GB1, the iNAND 7232 storage solution enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to introduce smartphones, tablets and other connected devices that feature ample storage to meet the needs of increasing consumer content while providing data-rich application experiences and next-generation digital photography capabilities. “From North America to China, consumers are demanding higher and higher capacity storage,” said Christopher Bergey, SanDisk’s […]

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NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Introduced

The next generation in AC1750 Smart WiFi Routers offers great value as it is packed with features and the latest technologies to boost performance and range for faster streaming and gaming at home NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today expanded its portfolio of Smart Routers with theNETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (R6400) (www.netgear.com/r6400). A new design that includes high power amplifiers, external antennas and Airtime Fairness®, combined with implicit and explicit Beamforming, boosts this router’s WiFi performance at long range by up to 80 percent over the previous-generation NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi Router, the R6300. Packed with user-friendly features such as new remote network management via the […]

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PowerColor R9 FURY 4GB HBM Graphics Card Announced

Don’t Just Upgrade. Revolutionize. TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has proudly announced a new graphics card that has the capability of the highest gaming power in the most advanced GPU ever created for PC gaming. The PowerColor R9 Fury 4GB HBM is the world’s first graphics card with AMD-pioneered High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) integrated on-chip delivering 60% more memory bandwidth over GDDR5 powering performance and bleeding-edge technology. True GPU Paradigm Shift HBM is a new type of memory chip with low power consumption, ultra-wide communication lanes, and a revolutionary new stacked configuration. HBM’s vertical stacking and fast information transfer open the door for truly exciting performance in innovative form factors, not to […]

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NZXT Kraken X61 NZXT Kraken X61 CPU Cooler Review
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NZXT Kraken X61 CPU Cooler Review

Aside from the inclusion of a variable speed pump, the NZXT Kraken X61 improves from it’s predecessor by including a massive 280 mm radiator with a desner fin array which accounts for 36% more surface area. NZXT has also given the Kraken X61 extended tubing to ensure compatibility with all installation environments. Included with the Kraken X61 are two FX140 V2 PWM fan which according to NZXT are more powerful, quite, and durable than the inclusions of it’s predecessor. Most importantly, the Kraken X61 has a 6 year warranty, which just goes to prove how confident NZXT is of the Kraken line.

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MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING Motherboard Released

MYSTIC LIGHT RGB LEDs, Audio Boost 3 PRO and Killer DoubleShot-X3 PRO ensure a gameplay experience out of this world MSI, world leading in motherboard technology, announces the most powerful X99 gaming solution, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard. Featuring Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro, Turbo M.2 connectivity, 2X Faster USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C and a whole new gaming oriented LED feature, MYSTIC LIGHT, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING is the most powerful motherboard to serve you in battle. Style your PC with the RGB LEDs from Mystic Light The X99A GODLIKE GAMING is world’s first RGB LED motherboard, supporting more than 2000 colors and many style presets such as breathing, flashing and waving. Make your build look on fire or cold as […]

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ADATA PV150 Power Bank Launched

Long-lasting Power, Enduring Elegance ADATA® Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today launches its PV150 Power Bank. Featuring a leather-textured exterior with smooth streamlined design, a bright LED power level indicator shows how much power remains for more charging. The PV150 Power Bank is available in black, white, or blue and packs a huge 10000mAh capacity. An Elegant Look Meets Non-stop Charging Inspired by luxury, the PV150 features a leather-like cover, unveiling a sense of high quality. Thanks to its elegantly streamlined easy-grip design, you can carry your PV150 with confidence. With a smudge-free leather-textured exterior colored in your choice of black, white, or blue, the opulently stylish PV150 Power Bank comes with a […]

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DropAP Wireless Router Announced

IndieGoGo Campaign Aims to Change What Consumers Expect through a Wi-Fi Router Combined with Cloud Service DropAP today announced the commencement of fundraising for a new wireless router with some innovative features aimed at making the wireless router the centerpiece of the home. Housed in a striking design that stands out from other black boxes, DropAP blends the functionality of a high performance smart router with cloud services and mobile apps that extend beyond the home, all at a price that fits any budget. The DropAP device functions as a concurrent dual-band wireless 802.11ac WiFi Access Point router. The campaign is available for funding at https://igg.me/at/dropap from July 9 through August 23, 2015. DropAP will ship in September 2015 with […]

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OCZ Trion 100 SSD Released

New TLC-based SATA III SSD offers an affordable and reliable performance upgrade for mainstream notebooks and desktops OCZ Storage Solutions, a Toshiba Group Company, today announced the availability of the Trion 100 SSD series. Leveraging Toshiba Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash and Toshiba controller technology, the Trion 100 series was designed to deliver a superior balance of performance, reliability, endurance and value, providing an easy and affordable way for entry-level users to enhance their mobile or desktop systems. With the aim of offering a superior computing experience over today’s hard drives, the Trion 100 series demonstrates that “value” doesn’t have to mean low performance. Rated for excellent sequential read speeds up to 550MB/s, sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s and […]

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AOC’ U2870VQE 4K Ultra HD Monitor Introduced

AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces their U2870VQE, an affordable 28-inch 4K monitor with 3840 x 2160 Ultra HD Resolution. The 28″ large screen size offers more space and four times the resolution of a Full HD display and delivers clear crisp images to the value-minded shopper. The display features a professional non-glare TN panel with fast refresh and response times, along with 1 billion colors for rich details and ample connectivity options. The U2870VQE monitor is available today on sale at Microcenter for $349 ($499 MSRP). Ultra High Definition (UHD) allows users to see more on the screen at one time and gives more real estate to the user. It also shows more detail for […]

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LG G4 Beat Smartphone Launched

Advanced Display, Advanced Camera and Striking Design Come Together to Create an Exceptional Phone Without the Exceptional Price LG Electronics (LG) officially unveiled its newest variant of its widely praised LG G4 flagship smartphone. The LG G4 Beat1 retains the best features and functions of the LG G4, delivering value without compromising performance or usability. The LG G4 Beat will make its debut this month in key markets in Europe and Latin America, including France, Germany and Brazil before rolling out globally in markets such as Canada, India, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey, among others. The LG G4 Beat comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS Display, which is clearer, sharper and more responsive than anything offered by LG […]

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Phanteks Enthoo PRO M PC Case Announced

Phanteks today announce the release of the budget friendly, Enthoo PRO M. The PRO M’s look is based on the award-winning Enthoo Pro while the interior is based on the open concept of the Enthoo EVOLV ATX. The PRO M combines the features of the EVOLV ATX and the design of the original Enthoo PRO. Unleash unlimited possiblities with the Enthoo PRO M. Like the original Enthoo PRO, the PRO M retains the brushed plasitc with the aluminum appearance and comes in two color, Black and Titanium Green. The PRO M’s I/O port now resides on the side of the front panel creating a simple but elegant design without the cost. The PRO M will feature a large interior to […]

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StarTech.com Travel, Essential, Professional and Specialty Docking Stations Announced

Docking station line expands to include families of Travel, Essential, Professional and Specialty docks New families of docking stations have been released by StarTech.com, creating the most comprehensive line of universal USB 3 and Thunderbolt docking stations in the industry. The families of docking stations are categorized into Travel, Essential, Professional, and Specialty docks. “With laptops getting smaller and thinner, there is a trend away from old proprietary docking stations and replicators in favor of more universal designs with a longer life, better compatibility, and easier large-scale deployment. StarTech.com is at the forefront with those products,” said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager at StarTech.com. Docking Stations Families: · Travel – Ideal for mobility and professionals that travel frequently and need […]

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Thecus VPN Server Support Introduced

Easily transform your Thecus NAS into a VPN Server or VPN Client With VPN Server support, you can easily turn their Thecus NAS into a VPN server. Users with authorization to the NAS will have secure remote access to resources shared within the local area network of your Thecus NAS. VPN services are becoming very attractive with needs for networking capabilities expanding. Individuals working away from the office can easily and securely access their company’s network, much like a LAN. Likewise, users away from home can securely access their data through a private connection. Thecus NAS utilize the L2TP VPN protocol, an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). L2TP combines the features of PPTP and L2f to generate a […]

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Razer League of Legends Scouter Messenger Add-on Launched

New Razer Comms add-on brings detailed in-game player information and crystal-clear voice chat to League of Legends   Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of League of Legends (LoL) Scouter, the VoIP messenger add-on for the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game. The latest version of the software has a new URL feature that provides Razer Comms users with an alternative method to invite teammates into calls. The update was redesigned in line with LoL developer Riot’s third-party app guidelines and is available now. LoL Scouter enables communication via voice chat for match-made teams and gives detailed information about opponent skill levels to players of LoL, which has 70 […]

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Amped Wireless ATHENA HighPower AC2600 Wi-Fi Router Introduced

Ultimate Wi-Fi coverage and bandwidth for the most demanding multi-user households Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, today announced that its new flagship ATHENA HighPower™ AC2600 Wi-Fi® Router with MU-MIMO is now available. Designed to meet the needs of demanding, high activity households with multiple devices, the ATHENA provides enough horsepower to easily manage music downloads, video chats, 4K content streaming and gaming all at the same time for everyone. Featuring ground breaking MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology, the ATHENA eliminates buffering by allowing for simultaneous data streaming to multiple devices. As with all Amped Wireless products, the ATHENA also features the latest high power technology for ultimate Wi-Fi […]

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Azio MGK1 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Over the last 15 years Azio has made quality peripherals focusing on the aspects of convenience, entertainment, and accessibility. One of their latest foray in the market is the Azio MGK1 mechanical keyboard, featuring an alternative Kailh Switch set contrasted to the more commonly known Cherry MX switches. What really sets this keyboard apart from the rest is its rock-solid durability, the exquisite gun-metal finish, and a streamlined approach to functionality. Before the detailed breakdown of this “Elegantly Fierce” beauty of a keyboard, check out the rather unique feature set.

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