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V-MODA permanently cuts prices on award-winning products

NEWS – One of the frustrating parts of reviewing and recommending audio gear is that the price usually reflects the quality. With rare exceptions, that means the cost is more than many are willing to pay. However, as time passes, prices drop simply because great tech trickles down into more affordable gear or the same item becomes less expensive. Such is the case with V-Moda. I’ve reviewed—and liked—their Crossfade 2 Wireless headphone and Remix Bluetooth speaker. Now, V-Moda has permanently reduced prices on some of their more popular products.

While the Crossfade 2 headphones are still not cheap, they are cheapER—by $50-$70, selling for $279.99, so they are even more of an audio bargain than last holiday season. If you’ve been holding out, now may be the time to consider these terrific headphones. They are that good. As I said in my review, “V-Moda clearly has a winner with the Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones. They’re not cheap, but if you want a pair of headphones that fit that middle spot where they sound good with all kinds of music, are built like a tank and are wireless, then the Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones will start to look like a bargain.”

The Remix Bluetooth speaker gets an even bigger price reduction—down from $299.99 to $199.99. I said in my review at the time, “How does the V-Moda speaker sound? For its size, the Remix sounds great. If you like plenty of bass, this is the speaker to get.” ‘Nuff said.

The Forza line of earphones have also been reduced from $20-$40, depending on the model. Gadgeteer reviewer Howard Sneider said of the Forza Metallo wireless earphones, “The Forza Metallo Wireless earphones are a great sounding set of wireless earphones that rival the sound produced by many wired earphones. They are comfortable to wear and quick to charge.”

V-MODA has sweetened the deal even more by offering complimentary 3D printed fiber or 2D laser-engraved custom shields worth up to $70 to their line of on-ear and over-ear headphones.

These price reductions are in effect now at either Amazon or V-Moda. Visit v-moda.com for information.

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Charge your iPhone and Apple Watch in half the space with Twelve South

NEWS – Nightstands are usually small, so you need to maximize the usefulness of anything you keep on them.  The Twelve South HiRise Duet packs a lot of utility in a small footprint to earn its place there.  It charges your iPhone, charges your Apple Watch, and puts the Watch in Nightstand mode to serve as your alarm clock – all in a 3.5″ x 3.75″ footprint.

The HiRise Duet is made of metal with a Napa leather accent.  The Lightning charging cable and Apple Watch charging puck are integrated into the stand, so you won’t need to provide your own cables.  Up to 15W of power is provided to the chargers from a single AC power cable.  Twelve South says: “With 15-watts of Lightning Power, HiRise Duet charges your iPhone 40% faster than standard USB, and almost *twice* as fast as wireless.”

The height of the Lightning connector can be adjusted to accommodate most thin iPhone cases.  The Duet works with all iPhones all the way back to the iPhone 5; it can even charge Apple remotes and the Pencil, too.  The watch charger works with all generations and sizes of the Apple Watch.  Since it weighs about a pound, you won’t have to worry the stand will tip over when you try to interact with your iPhone as it charges or fumble to snooze the alarm.

Normally priced at $119.99, the HiRise Duet is currently only $99.99 at Twelve South.

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Get your tiki on with the TikiTunes portable Bluetooth speaker

NEWS – Everyone knows that a tiki torch is a bamboo torch common in Tiki culture which is also a popular party decoration. But what the heck is a TikiTunes? TikiTunes is actually a portable 5-Watt indoor/outdoor Bluetooth speaker that looks like a tiki torch.

The speakers LED flame emits a flickering, atmospheric light just like the torches it’s named after. Perfect for setting the mood at your next outdoor party or just a cozy night in.

TikiTunes is powered by a rechargeable battery that provides 6 hours of continuous playtime from any compatible Bluetooth device. And the speaker has dual sync capabilities that allow you to connect two TikiTunes (try saying that five times fast) from a maximum distance of 30 feet for a true stereo sound.

Its small size allows you to place TikiTunes just about anywhere.

The speaker also has an IP65 rating meaning it’s both dust proof and water resistant. Making it perfect for both outdoor and indoor use.

The TikiTunes sells for $29.99 and is available on Amazon.

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Archer and Olive release new notebooks

NEWS – I love a good notebook for my bullet journal. Specifically, one with a heavyweight paper (dot grid or plain) that has a smooth feel and is bright white. I discovered Archer and Olive on Instagram and fell in love with their constellation cover designs and super thick (160gsm) paper, so that I can use any type of medium – pen, marker or even paint! Their notebooks and sketchbooks come in sizes 5.5″ x 8.25″ and various covers with gold foil logos, along with flowery goodness. They’ve just released a new set of notebooks with a pen loop, lighter dot grid print, and wider size at 5.75″ x 8.25″.  If you’re looking for the perfect bullet journal notebook, I’d recommend checking out Archer and Olive. You can find out more on their website.

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Organize your gadgets and accessories in the Tech Folio from Waterfield

NEWS – Have you noticed how some organizer bags are filled with fiddly little straps that require you to carefully wrap your charging cables before you can fit them in?  Or how some pockets are sized exactly to fit one particular brand, but you don’t have that brand and your gadget doesn’t fit?  With the Tech Folio bag from Waterfield, you won’t have to waste time and find ways to force your gear to fit in.


Waterfield surveyed many of their gear-loving customers to help them design gear bags that people actually want and can use.  The Tech Folio is one of the products of that Next Generation Gear Case community design project.  It was designed to be the everyday carry organizer for chargers, cables, USB flash drives or external drives, a mouse, or other similar gear, and it even has room for an iPad Pro 10.5, Surface Go with Typecover, or similarly-sized tablets.  (You’ll see a tablet peaking out from behind the pouches on the right, as seen in the top image.)

The interior has a series of see-through mesh pockets that are designed to hold your cables without requiring you to carefully wind them to exact dimensions before they’ll fit, plus there’s plenty of room for other gear.  The front has a zipper pocket with room for your phone, stylus, and more gear or cables.  The Folio measures 10.5″ x 8″ x 2″ and weighs 0.95 lb.  It can be used on its own, worn with an optional strap, or used as an organizer inside of a larger bag.

The Tech Folio works in a professional atmosphere as easily as it does in a more casual environment.  It’s available in black 1050-denier ballistic nylon with a distressed black leather panel or in waxed canvas with a chocolate brown distressed leather panel.  The Tech Folio is $119.  You can add a standard strap for an additional $12 or the Suspension strap for $22 extra.

The Tech Folio has proven quite successful, and all production runs have sold out.  The next production run ships by September 21.  Order your Tech Folio now to get one in the next shipments from Waterfield.

 

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