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The Meural Canvas is art for your walls that you can control with your voice

Do you remember ten years ago when digital photo frames were so popular? I reviewed about a dozen or so of those frames at the height of their popularity and then overnight it seemed like they just disappeared. This is until recently when we’ve seen a new crop of digital frames pop up that makes those frames from a decade ago look like toys. The new digital photo frames are extra large and are designed to hang on the wall just like a piece of real artwork.

The newest digital frame that I’ve been reading about is the Meural Canvas and you can control it with your voice! That’s right, the Meural Canvas digital photo frame features a 27-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 display with built-in Alexa integration so you can see the next or previous image and set the brightness just by asking. You can use hand gestures as well.

There’s an optional $39.95/yr membership that you can buy that provides a library of art to choose from. The membership is entirely optional and without it, you can have access to 100 free images, and are able to upload as much of your own art and photography as you please.

The reason they have a membership is that they pay for licensing for everything in their collection, and they want to make sure they can continue our practice of fairly compensating both artists and rights holders (like museums and artists estates).

Images are stored locally on the frame, so it will still be functional should anything happen to the company. It takes an SD card as well.

The Meural Canvas comes in three frame styles and is priced at $595. Visit meural.com for more info and Amazon to order one.

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This wristlet’s powerbank keeps your phone charged without breaking the piggy bank

We’ve seen small handbags and purses with built-in backup batteries inside that can keep your phone charged all day.  Most of those bags seemed to start at a couple hundred dollars, but they came with a Qi charging pad to keep the purse itself recharged.  The Sak Sanibel Charging Wristlet will keep your phone charged while you’re out for the day, but you’ll need to plug it in with a charging cable at night to keep its battery pack charged.  That small inconvenience isn’t too great a price to pay to get a charging wristlet at a great price.

The battery pack will work with Android or Apple phones, though Apple users will have to buy their own short Lightning cable.  It has a 2500 mAh power reserve.  Users have specified that the bag accommodates a phone up to the size of an iPhone 7 Plus.  The Sak measures 8.3″ x 0.8″ x 5″ with a 5″ wrist strap. 

The exterior has a full-width zipper pocket, and there’s an interior zipper pocket, as well.  You’ll have room for a small card wallet and keys, making the Sanibel the perfect go-to-lunch bag.

The Sanibel is made of leather with a polyester lining, and it is available in a variety of exterior finishes.  Price varies from about $30 to $90, depending on the design.  The Sak Sanibel Charging Wallet is available on Amazon.

 

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Anker’s new Vortex wireless headphones are their first with an over-the-ear design

Anker is no stranger to wireless audio, they are known for producing high-quality budget earbuds. So what’s so special about their new Vortex wireless headphones? Anker’s Soundcore Vortex headphones are the first ever over-the-ear headphones produced by Anker. And the first under Anker’s new unified audio brand Soundcore by Anker.

Design wise their sleek, fold flat design reminds me a lot of previous Beats models, but at $70 they are a fraction of the price.

The Vortex wireless headphones use Bluetooth 4.1 to connectivity and feature both synthetic leather covered memory foam ear cups and headband. Which should make them extremely comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

For sound, the headphones are powered by professionally tuned 40mm drivers with aptX HD sound. So sound quality should be impressive. For even better sound quality they can be used as wired headphones. They also have a built-in microphone with virtual assistant compatibility.

 

Battery life for these headphones is impressive. Anker touts 20 hours of playback time on a single charge. Right on the industry average.

As far as accessories are concerned Anker supplies a 3.5 mm AUX cable, Micro USB cable, and a hard-shell travel case.

With both a long list impressive specs and a budget price tag, the Vortex should be the first of many over-the-ear headphones we see from Soundcore by Anker.

You can purchase the Soundcore Vortex headphones on Amazon for $69.99.

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OtterBox goes to war with Avengers Infinity War iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S9 cases

The Avengers: Infinity War movie opens today and OtterBox wants to make sure your phone gets the superhero protection it deserves with their new line of Symmetry Series and Defender Series cases that feature some of your favorite Marvel heroes and a villain too.

The Iron Man case features a design that glows in the dark and if you prefer bad guys, the Thanos case has a cool glossy 3D effect. Other cases include designs for Captain America, the Black Panther, and more.

The cases are designed to protect your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy phone from everyday wear and tear as well as drops.

The OtterBox Symmetry Series and Defender Series Avengers: Infinity War cases are now available at otterbox.com for iPhone 8 and iPhone 7, $44.95; iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus, $54.95; iPhone X, $54.95; Galaxy S9, $44.95; and Galaxy S9+, $54.95.

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Add some pizazz to your Apple Watch with this protective cover

Most protective Apple Watch covers I’ve seen are crystal-clear, very simple little snap-over covers to protect your Watch from bumps and scratches.  The GHIJKL case for Apple Watch series 2 and 3 is a clear TPU cover that fits over the metal sides of the Watch.  It’s made of TPU, so it protects against bumps, just like you’d expect, but it adds a decorative element.  It’s a bumper-style case, so it doesn’t cover the crystal itself.

The protective case is etched to make it look like the face is surrounded by cut crystals.  The side button has these “diamond” designs, too.  All buttons are usable through the cover, and you can charge the Watch without removing the protective case.

The GHIJKL protective case is designed for the 38mm Apple Watch.  It’s $7.99 at Amazon.

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