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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

Senior Reporter, News

Senior Reporter, News

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    Your aging Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita deserve a case upgrade.

    WaterField Designs has expanded its gaming case collection to include new “retro” options for the 3DS and the PS Vita. Two case styles are available for each handheld including one with a magnetic closure and one made with full grain leather.

    They range in price from $69 to $79 but will only be available until September 22nd, 2024, as part of a limited run.

    The Nintendo 3DS sitting atop a carrying case.
    WaterField Designs now offers two case options for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita handhelds.
    Image: WaterField Designs
    Soundcore’s new $24.99 waterproof speaker is almost an impulse purchaseSoundcore’s new $24.99 waterproof speaker is almost an impulse purchase
    This portable wind turbine can charge your phone with just a breezeThis portable wind turbine can charge your phone with just a breeze
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Charge your gear like it’s 1983.

    The Trozk RetroTalk is a portable 20,000mAh charger inspired by the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercially available mobile phone. Trozk’s version offers charging speeds up to 140W over USB-C, and while it can’t make calls, it does include walkie-talkie functionality.

    Early backers can pre-order it through Kickstarter for $89 with delivery expected in November, while full pricing will be over $120.

    The Trozk RetroTalk connected to and charging several devices including a laptop, smartphone, and tablet.
    The Trozk RetroTalk can output up to 170W of power through two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.
    Image: Trozk
    Garmin’s satellite communicator can now send photo and voice messagesGarmin’s satellite communicator can now send photo and voice messages
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