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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    DJI’s upgraded Mic Mini 2S is now available everywhere except the US.

    First announced nearly a month ago in China, DJI’s wireless Mic Mini 2S that adds redundant recording with 14.5GB of storage in each transmitter is now available globally, but not the US. A kit with two mics, a receiver, and a charging case is €189, £169, or CAD $265, according to PetaPixel.

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    A person removes one of the wireless transmitters from the DJI Mic Mini 2S’ charging case.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    These trackable batteries could help you locate a missing camera.

    In addition to built-in USB-C charging ports, Falcam’s new 2,600mAh TagBatt rechargeable batteries support Apple’s Find My tracking network so you can potentially use them to find a camera that’s been misplaced or stolen. They’re available now in a $69.99 Sony NP-FZ100 version, and a $64.99 LP-E6 option for Canon cameras.

    A Falcam camera battery next to a device with a tracking map on screen.
    Falcam’s trackable batteries are a more discreet alternative to accessories like lens caps that hide an Apple AirTag on the outside of your camera.
    Image: Falcam
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    UAG’s new bags can help your devices recover from an unexpected dunking.

    Not every gadget is waterproof, so Urban Armor Gear partnered with Dryout for a new collection of bags, pouches, and backpacks featuring pockets with absorbent liners that pull moisture away from drowned devices. They can be dried and reused similar to Bone-Dri’s products and are potentially a better alternative to a bag of rice.

    <em><a href="https://d64e6e2a.streaklinks.com/C-HMPj_T05ga0NoxyQPhJSH0/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanarmorgear.com%2Fproducts%2Fuag-phone-recovery-pouch-made-with-dryout-r-active-moisture-removal-technology-tm">UAG Phone Rescue Pouch</a> - $34.9</em>5
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    A game where you repair and restore retro gadgets sounds like the perfect way to unwind.

    In ReStory you’re tasked with growing your “quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo” by dismantling, repairing, cleaning, and restoring devices like cellphones, consoles, and cameras. Developed by Mandragora Studio the game launches on Steam on August 6th

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    Turtle Beach’s new Xbox flight stick puts a full color screen under your thumb.

    The new $149.99 VelocityOne Flightstick II upgrades the original with a new full color screen at the top of the joystick, 38 mappable inputs, and Hall effect sensors. It’s joined by the $149.99 VelocityOne Dual Throttle featuring two levers with adjustable tension, 35 programmable inputs, and an LED throttle indicator.

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    The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick II and Dual Throttle controllers sitting side-by-side with a simulated cloudy backdrop.
    The VelocityOne Flightstick II and VelocityOne Dual Throttle can be purchased together with a slight discount as the Turtle Beach VelocityOne H.O.T.A.S. bundle for $279.99.
    Image: Turtle Beach
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Amazon leaked a buildable Halo Warthog from Mattel, not Lego.

    Mattel’s older Mega line of building sets included a couple of Halo sets featuring the Warthog, but Amazon Australia leaked a larger and more detailed 935-piece buildable UNSC M12 Warthog that’s part of Mattel’s recent Brick Shop line. There’s no pricing, but the model includes working independent suspension and customizable detailing.

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    1/3Image: Mattel