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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    Mophie’s new iPhone 17 battery cases include a slim option for the iPhone Air.

    This week the company launched three new versions of its Juice Pack cases. They’re all $99.99 but the iPhone 17 Pro‌ version has a 3,000mAh battery while the 17 Pro Max one is 3,600mAh providing 50 percent more power. The iPhone Air case has a 2,400mAh battery providing up to 60 percent more power.

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    Three iPhones wrapped in Mophie’s Juice Pack battery cases.
    Mophie doesn’t currently offer a version of its Juice Pack case for the iPhone 17.
    Image: Mophie
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Casio’s gold ring watch is coming to the US later this month.

    After launching in Japan in October, Casio has announced that the gold version of its functional ring watch (made from stainless steel with gold ion plating) will be available through its US website starting on November 17th for $155.

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    The gold version of Casio’s functional ring watch.
    Image: Casio
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Elecom’s Huge trackball mouse goes Bluetooth.

    After offering wired and 2.4GHz wireless versions of its Huge trackball mouse, Elecom is introducing a new version that offers both options plus Bluetooth. The Elecom Huge Plus can connect to and switch between three devices, has 10 customizable buttons including a scroll wheel, and can run for up to five months on a charge.

    <em>The Huge Plus comes with a 52mm silver trackball and its bearings can be upgraded for improved performance.</em>
    <em>A sliding switch lets you swap between three connectivity modes.</em>
    <em>The functionality of all the trackball mouse’s buttons can be customized using the company’s desktop software.</em>
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    The Huge Plus comes with a 52mm silver trackball and its bearings can be upgraded for improved performance.
    Image: Elecom