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Synchronos watches are custom-printed to perfectly fit you

Synchronos watches aren’t smart watches, but they are clever.  They are custom 3d-printed to perfectly fit you.  The Alpha watch has a premium mechanical Swiss movement (Sellita-SW210-1) and a scratch- and shatter-resistant crystal.  The metal band is custom printed to your exact measurements and has a patent-pending, proprietary 3d-printed clasp mechanism.

When you order, or pre-order for some styles, an Alpha watch, you’ll first receive a scanning kit including a 3d scanner and instructions for precisely measuring your arm.  (Online help is available, if needed.)  Send that information in to Synchronos, and it will be used to adjust the watch printing pattern before your watch is printed.

Right now, you can order a titanium model for $1999.  These are limited to a production run of 10 watches.  You’ll be able to travel to the Synchronos studios (at your own expense), where engineers will do a personal fitting for you. You can pre-order the rose gold model ($749, 18k rose gold-plated 316L stainless steel, shipping in March 2018), the Onyx ($499, black ceramic-coated 316L stainless steel, shipping in April 2018), or the stainless ($399, 316L stainless steel, shipping in May 2018).  Learn more and order an Alpha watch from Synchronos.

V-Moda will 3D print a Bluetooth speaker just for you


It’s no secret that V-Moda makes some interesting and great sounding headphones and earphones. Recently, they have stepped into the ultra-competitive portable Bluetooth speaker market. Of course, V-Moda can’t just make a speaker to fill out a product range. They have to make something they can be proud of. That pride has resulted in the REMIX—the company’s first portable Bluetooth speaker with 3D-printed customization options for every surface.

What does that mean? As the world’s first 3D-printed speaker, all six sides of REMIX can be personalized. Using V-MODA’s 3D-printing expertise, owners can add new sites, change the front grill or even replace the main housing for the ultimate in appearance. A range of materials is available: Lightweight matte fiber, gold-plating, 14-karat rose gold and even platinum. Val Kolton, V-MODA’s Founder and CEO says, “V-MODA has made it possible to “endorse yourself” rather than the manufacturer brand. This is the first product that is a ‘module’ with electronics and moving parts, and all surfaces can be chosen in 3D printed and standard materials … years of 3D printing for our over and in-ear headphones taught us how to build a powerful portable speaker and amplifier where all six sides can be personalized.” Prices for 3D printing options range from $40 to $370,000 (that’s not a typo) depending on materials.

The REMIX measures just over 8 in. wide and is designed to go anywhere. Powered by a glass-fiber diaphragm and long coil drivers, REMIX features a rear-mounted bass reflex port for a clearly defined sound that’s even powerful enough for monitoring duties during mobile recording and production. REMIX is also ideal for the home or the office. It includes a headphone amplifier in wired analog mode which is comparable to standalone headphone amplifiers with enough power to drive high-end headphones.

Bluetooth pairing is fast and simple. A full charge via USB-C gives ten hours of music playback. The built-in microphone can be used for online meetings, Skype calls or voice assistants like Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant.

Two Bluetooth sources can be connected simultaneously, such as a smartphone and laptop. An unlimited number of REMIX speakers can also be daisy-chained via cable for an even bigger sound. It connects wirelessly with Amazon’s Alexa and is also compatible with Google Chromecast Audio.

The V-Moda REMIX comes in Silver Aluminum or Black Vegan Leather and is available now for $299.99 US from V-Moda or Amazon.

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The highly anticipated Monoprice Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is now shipping


After teasing at CES in January, Monoprice has started shipping the Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2. This is one of the most widely acclaimed entry-level 3D printers on the market. The V2 boasts some exclusive improvements to the V1 including an all-metal print nozzle and mainboard cooling fan,  as well as some ergonomic improvements. 

Look for my first foray into 3D printing and a detailed review in the next few weeks. For more info on this printer visit Monoprice. The Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is priced at $219.99 and can be purchased directly from Monoprice or Amazon.

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