Accessories

A Rechargeable Wacom Stylus for Windows 10 Tablets

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Wacom launches Bamboo Ink Plus-- a stylus for use with Windows 10 tablets featuring a rechargeable battery and a choice of 3 different nibs, all within a triangular barrel.

Wacom Bamboo PLus

The stylus supports both Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) and the Wacom Active ElectroStatic (AES) protocol, making it compatible with devices with a broad range of devices, from the MPP-support Microsoft Surface laptops to the AES-supported Lenovo Thinkpad tablets. Switching between protocols simply involves holding both side buttons.

As for the rechargeable battery, it replaces the AAAA batteries used in previous Wacom styluses such as the Bamboo Ink.

Recharging takes place via USB cable. Meanwhile the 3 included fine nibs provide different pen feels, namely soft, medium or firm. Another feature is tilt support, especially useful for artists.

The Bamboo Ink Plus is available now.

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Casetify Brings Pokémon Cases for iPhones

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Pokemon casesPokémon fans among your customers might be pleased to learn phone case maker Casetify is bringing a range of smartphone cases themed around the adorable pocket monsters ahead of the release of the Detective Pikachu movie.

The cases are aimed mainly at various iPhone models, as well as a number of non-Apple devices and even an AirPods charging case. Cases feature a specific creature set against the company logo. For the curious, cases include popular critters such as Bulbasaur, Mew, Charmander, Eevee, Snorlax, and, of course, Pikachu, and one case has features a collage with a mess of pokémon.

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A Google Assistant-Enabled In-Car Charger

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Anker presents a simple aftermarket solution to add Google Assistant capability to nearly any car-- the Roav Bolt, an in-auto charger featuring an always-on microphone.

Roav BoltThe Roav Bolt attaches to (and is powered by) the cigarette lighter. In turn it connects to both the car speaker system and a smartphone via Bluetooth to allow for easy use of Google Assistant. It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, and routes Google Assistant audio through the louder sound system.

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Powerbeats Get Pro Update

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Apple follows the 2nd generation AirPods with an alternative set of wireless earbuds from the Beats stable-- the Powerbeats Pro, a wireless redesign of the fitness-oriented Powerbeats earbuds.

Powerbeats ProThe Powerbeats Pro promise an "ergonomically angled acoustic housing" able to fully seal the ears to ensure outside noises do not get in while allowing for a comfortable fit. The design, Apple says, is 23% smaller and 17% lighter to the previous generation Powerbeats 3 earbuds, and includes adjustable hooks holding the buds in place.

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AirPower Charger is No More

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The long awaited AirPower wireless charger is no more, as Apple admits to TechCruch it failed to meet internal "high standards" for the product, not to mention what appear to be difficulties brought about its design.

Airpower“After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project," an Apple statement reads. "We apologize to those customers who were looking forward to this launch. We continue to believe that the future is wireless and are committed to push the wireless experience forward."

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