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Microsoft chasing Pokémon GO’s AR success with ‘Minecraft Earth’ for iOS and Android

Microsoft is working on a major new Minecraft game for iOS and Android that takes the highly popular platform into the real world. After teasing the title earlier this month, the company has unveiled Minecraft Earth which is set to arrive in beta this summer. The new mobile game will bring a Pokémon Go-style AR experience to let players collaborate with others in real time and cover “the entire planet in Minecraft.”

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Leviton’s dual USB-C wall outlet now available, great for fast-charging iPhone, iPad, more

Leviton usb-c wall outlet

After announcing its latest USB-C in-wall outlet back in February, Leviton’s dual USB-C outlet is now available for purchase. The outlet features two standard receptacles as well as dual USB-C ports that can offer up to 30W of fast-charging power each, making it a slick solution for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more.


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iOttie unveils iPhone car mount with built-in Alexa, new power bank with wireless charging + USB-C, more

iOttie has unveiled several new products at CES this week. The most interesting new accessory looks to be the Easy One Touch Connect, which is an iPhone and Android smartphone car mount with Alexa voice control built-in and one-handed docking and undocking. iOttie  has also shown off another car mount, and a power bank with Qi wireless charging with USB-C.

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Mophie introduces Juice Pack Access battery case for iPhone with wireless charging and support for wired headphones

Mophie Juice Pack Access iPhone
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Mophie is out today with its latest battery case for iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR. The new Juice Pack Access brings the convenience of wireless charging to power up both the case and your iPhone. It also has the handy open bottom design that Apple uses with its own cases which works with wired headphones and other Lightning accessories.


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Mophie launches new Powerstation PD and PD XL with USB-C and 18W output for fast charging iPhone and iPad

Ahead of CES next week, Mophie is today out with two new portable chargers, the Powerstation PD and Powerstation PD XL. Both feature USB-C and USB-A ports and offer 18W output to charge iPhones up to 50% in just 30 minutes and will fast charge compatible iPads as well. Mophie has also announced a new Powerstation Plus line with integrated Lightning and micro USB chargers.

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Green Deals: Sun Joe 2030 PSI Electric Pressure Washer $109 (Reg. $150), more

Amazon offers the Sun Joe SPX3000 2030 PSI 1.76-GPM 14.5A Electric Pressure Washer for $109 shipped. Also available at Home Depot. That’s goods for a $40 discount from the going rate and is a new Amazon all-time low. Sun Joe’s Pressure washer includes a 14.5A electric motor and sprays 1.76GPM of water at 2030 PSI. Plus it has a 34-inch extension on the spray wand. As a #1 best-seller, over 5,800 shoppers have left a 4.2/5 star rating.

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Behind the Screens: Michael’s custom reclaimed wood garage setup

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Behind the Screens is a weekly gadgetnewsonline series that takes you through our writers’ setups, be it mobile, desktop, gaming or home theater. Next up is Michael Potuck, Editor 9to5Mac.

We’ve been showcasing the various setups of our team, and mostly focusing on desktop workstations. However, Trevor first spiced things up when he showed off his slick coffee bar. Today I’m taking you on a tour of my garage and how I’ve turned it into a clean, organized, and useful space.


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