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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    8BitDo’s Xbox-themed keyboard gets a matching numpad.

    Nearly a year-and-a-half after launching its bright green Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard - Xbox Edition, 8BitDo has announced a matching version of its wireless numpad/calculator. Even the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition’s LCD display is green, and you can preorder it now for $44.99 with shipping starting on May 6th.

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    <em>The numpad is officially licensed and compatible with Windows and Android devices.</em>
    <em>Battery life is estimated to be up to 160 hours of use, depending on whether you use Bluetooth or 2.4GHz connectivity.</em>
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    The numpad is officially licensed and compatible with Windows and Android devices.
    Image: 8BitDo
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    Razer says its new Atlas Pro is the world’s thinnest glass mouse mat.

    The original Atlas is 5mm thick, but the $129.99 Atlas Pro slims that down to just 1.9mm with a 1.1 mm sheet of tempered glass atop a 0.8 mm anti-slip base. The surface of the mat features a micro-etched texture, ensuring it’s compatible with optical sensors, while the edges of the glass have been CNC-milled to create a comfortable rounded finish.

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    <em>The mat is available in a black or white finish and measures 19.69 inches by 15.75 inches in size.</em>
    <em>Razer says the Atlas Pro is thinner than a US nickel, but given its size it doesn’t feature any LED lighting.</em>
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    The mat is available in a black or white finish and measures 19.69 inches by 15.75 inches in size.
    Image: Razer
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    DJI adds a wireless touchscreen remote to its new smartphone stabilizer.

    The Osmo Mobile 8 Pro that DJI just announced in China for 899 CNY (around $132) carries forward a lot of the functionality of the last version including a telescoping extension rod and 10 hours of battery life. Its most compelling upgrade is a tiny touchscreen remote that magnetically docks to the gimbal.

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    <em>The Osmo Mobile 8 Pro starts at around $132 but adding its advanced tracking module increases the price by around $30.</em>
    <em>The tiny remote’s touchscreen can be used to select tracking targets and includes the joystick for manually adjusting the gimbal.</em>
    <em>The remote magnetically docks to the Osmo Mobile 8 Pro.</em>
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    The Osmo Mobile 8 Pro starts at around $132 but adding its advanced tracking module increases the price by around $30.
    Image: DJI
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Oppo’s Android version of the iPad Mini has a larger screen and smaller bezels.

    Following a teaser earlier this month, Oppo’s Pad Mini Android tablet has launched in China. Its 8.8-inch OLED screen is larger than the iPad Mini’s, but the Pad Mini has slimmer 2.99mm bezels and is just 5.39mm thick. Pricing starts at 3,699 CNY (around $542) for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

    A hand holds the Oppo Pad Mini Android tablet with a stylus between its fingers.
    The Pad Mini is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and is available in configurations up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
    Image: Oppo
    Govee’s new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue’sGovee’s new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue’s
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    The enscreenification of chargers continues with Satechi’s new ChargeView.

    Not every power adapter needs a screen, but Satechi’s new $99.99 ChargeView, available now through its online store and Amazon, lets you monitor how much power individual devices are drawing from four USB-C ports, and how much of its total output of 140W remains.

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    <em>Depending on your setup the ChargeView can potentially power a couple of laptops plus your smartphone.</em>
    <em>The ChargeView includes a multi-purpose stand so it can be used in a vertical or horizontal orientation.</em>
    <em>The screen displays power distribution as well as the charger’s operating temperature.</em>
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    Depending on your setup the ChargeView can potentially power a couple of laptops plus your smartphone.
    Image: Satechi

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