The best Pokémon accessories to complete your experience

Tired of heading out to capture all the Pokémon in regular clothes? Wish you could look a bit more like Ash Ketchum? Well, fear not. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can have a variety of new accessories and more to complete your experience.

Whether you want the hat, pins, or some movies to have around the house for a rainy day, these are some of the best you can order now.

Ash Ketchum Hat

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That’s right, while out and about catching them all you better be found in an Ash Ketchum hat. The iconic white and red hat with the big green C on the front is one of the several in his rotation, but likely one of the most well-known versions. It is adjustable so it can be sized to fit your head, and the back of it has the Pokemon logo. You can pick one up at Amazon for less than $7.

Poké Ball Belt

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Sure, you may be catching your Pokémon in an augmented scenario, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pretend that you are hunting them in real life. This belt features two Poké balls, two 2-inch figures and two attack tags for the ultimate capturing experience. Amazon is currently offering the set for just $20.

Pokémon Gym Badges

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Pins are always fun to have around since you can just swap them between outfits and show your passion in a subtle way. These gym badges come in a collectors gift box, and are a great way to sport a little bit of Pokémon each day. The set includes 8 different badges, and you can pick them up for around $10 at Amazon.

Pokémon Water Bottle

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Staying hydrated is very important, especially when out taking those long walks to catch all the Pokémon. Sure, you could grab a plain bottle of water and head out, or you could sip in style with this sweet Squirtle bottle that holds 24 ounces of water. Don’t let dehydration get in the way of your success, especially when you can pick one of these up for under $15.

Pokémon Backpack

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When heading out to catch Pokémon you’ll need a way to carry around all your essential items while keeping your hands free to play the game. What better way to transport your spare battery, water bottle and other gear than a nice Pokémon backpack? The adjustable straps will allow for maximum comfort and the three component areas will let you keep things easily accessible. You can pick one up for less than $20 at Amazon.

Team Rocket T-Shirt

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Want to show your support for Team Rocket while out and about catching all the Pokémon? If so, there is no better way than this awesome t-shirt which is available in both black and white with a red R on it. Sizing runs from Small to 5XL and the price ranges from around $5 to $20, depending on which size you place the order for.

Pokémon Collectors 4-Film Set

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Need something to occupy your time on those rainy days where you can’t walk around and collect more Pokémon? Well, what better is there to do than sit down and watch the 4-film DVD set of Pokémon movies, right? The set includes Pokémon Heroes, Pokémon 4Ever, Pokémon Destiny Deoxys and Pokémon Jirachi Wish Maker. Amazon is offering the set for just $5, which is a steal.

Universal Bike Mount

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Walking around to collect all the Pokémon or hit all the Pokéstops can take a long time, but it can go much faster on a bike. Unfortunately, riding while holding your phone and trying to battle can be a difficult task. Luckily, a universal bike mount holster will solve that issue and let you safely ride around town and catch them all. Depending on your phone size, you can get one at Amazon anywhere from $8 to $20.

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Google increases international roaming speeds on Project Fi to attract new subscribers

Google has announced that Project Fi subscribers will be able to take full advantage of high speed data in more than 135 destinations. The company noted in an official blog post that most smartphone owners who travel abroad opt for local SIM cards or to forego mobile access over paying out for carrier charges. Project Fi hopes this move will attract those customers who wish to use their phones abroad without worry about bills when landing back in the U.S.

Noting the addition of Three to the Project Fi network, Google revealed that speeds offered on its experimental network are up to 10-20 times faster than before when travelling abroad. As an added bonus, subscribers to Project Fi still do not require to pay extra for this bump in speed (or net access overall). It’s simply $10 per 1GB as the company charges within the U.S., on top of the $20 per month for voice, tethering and SMS.

As an added bonus, the company is offering $150 off the Nexus 6P for the next week should you purchase one and activate it with Project Fi. (The Nexus 6P promotion kicks off at 1p.m. ET.)

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The best Canadian Amazon Prime Day deals

Get Amazon Prime, get some deals.

It’s Prime Day in Canada! Well, it’s [Prime Day] everywhere, but Canadians finally get the opportunity to brag about some decent deals after watching their American counterparts benefit from regular sales.

This year, things are different. We’ve scoured the entire sale list to find the best deals Canadians need to know about!

$599 – BlackBerry Priv

You don’t need to be told that, if you’re Canadian, you’ve been overpaying for the BlackBerry Priv from day one. Blame the weak Dollar. Now you have an opportunity to buy the device for a decent $599, which is the lowest we’ve seen. This is the same model, the STV100-1, that sells directly from BlackBerry’s online store, which means it comes with wireless charging, and updates directly from the company.

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$84.99 – CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit – 32 GB Edition

Anyone wanting to get started with Raspberry Pi needs to take a look at the CanaKit version, which comes with a 1.2Ghz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI output. $84.99 CAD, a $15 discount.

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$279.99 – GoPro HERO Session Camera with Memory Card, Head Strap, and Wi-fi Remote Bundle

At $279.99, this is a pretty good deal on a tiny action camera bundle. The GoPro HERO Session isn’t the company’s best-quality camera, but it’s certainly the most compact. This particular bundle comes with a remote, 32GB microSD card, and basic head strap mount.

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$349.99 – Xbox One 500GB bundle

This bundle includes the current Xbox One console, along with physical versions of Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition, Fallout 4, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and a digital code for one of the following game:

• Forza Motorsport 6
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
• Rare Replay

The bundle also includes a wireless controller, and a 14-day Xbox Live Gold coupon.

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$99.99 – Blue Yeti USB Microphone

A great deal on one of the best USB microphones on the market. If you’re looking to get into podcasting, voice-over work, or game streaming — or you just want something cool to look at on your desk — this is a great option.

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$14.99 – Habor Cardboard 3D Virtual Reality 3D Glasses VR Headset for Smartphones

Don’t be fooled by the name: this is basically a Google Cardboard with a strap. But at $14.99, it’s not a bad deal, especially since, because of its strap, it’s a lot easier to use while walking around.

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Did we miss a deal? Let us know in the comments below!

Best phone deals you can find on Prime Day!

If you are in the market for a new phone, you won’t want to miss out on these deals that are part of Amazon’s Prime Day! Whether you are looking for a high-end phone or just something to have around as a spare, odds are that you can find a deal that is worth purchasing for you.

You won’t want to wait long as these deals are only good while quantities last today, July 12. Some of them include:

• Nextbit Robin – $239
• LG G5 – $579
• Honor 5X – $120
• Moto X Pure Edition (32GB) – $249
• Nexus 6P (64GB) – $403

You will need to be a Prime member to get the prices listed above. If you aren’t already a member of the service, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to be able to take advantage of the deals. Have you seen any other deals that are worth noting? Let us know which in the comments!

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Curiosity awakens from nap to resume full operations

Curiosity is back to work on Mars after it shut itself down due to a software glitch on July 2nd. Even though tech support for the rover is nearly 60 million miles away, NASA scientists weren’t too worried about the issue. As suspected, the cause was found to be a “software mismatch in one mode of how image data are transferred on board.” However, other means are available to transmit image data, so the team powered up the rover on July 9th and will simply avoid using the problematic mode.

Here I go again on my own. Down the only road I’ve ever known. Out of safe mode—back to work https://t.co/vPXUmmiTyj pic.twitter.com/v4TI4AZt5T

— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) July 11, 2016

Curiosity has gone into safe mode several times before, all back in 2013. However, the previous glitches were more serious, as NASA actually had to restore its software systems from a backup. The mission was recently extended for two years to let the robot make more breathtaking discoveries and hopefully even spot some water.

It could be extended even further, but it’s hard to say whether we’ll get Opportunity-like endurance out of Curiosity. The nuclear-powered robot’s plutonium-238 power supply could last up to 15 years, but it’s likely that its batteries or other parts will break down first. Many scientists think that if it’s still going when the Mars 2020 rover arrives on the red planet, that would be a great outcome.

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Climate change is pushing clouds up and toward the poles

For the first time, a researchers have found evidence that global warming caused by humans is affecting clouds — and not in a good way. A study by team from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography shows that clouds are being pushed up and out of mid-range latitudes toward the poles. “It’s really the first credible evidence that we have of climate change and clouds in the observed record ,” says Scripps atmospheric scientists Joel Norris. The study shows how difficult it is to predict global warming and the strong need for better ways to measure it.

Getting the data wasn’t easy, as the team had to normalize unreliable data from satellites with degrading sensors, shifted orbits and other problems. Once they figured out how to get rid of the artifacts, researchers found that storms in the middle latitudes both south and north of the equator had shifted toward the poles. In addition, the tops of the highest clouds had also moved upwards. That matches the scariest predictions created by computer climate models.

It’s really the first credible evidence that we have of climate change and clouds in the observed record.

Obviously, that results in less precipitation in mid-latitudes, making arid regions more arid. However, it also reinforces global warming, as the mid-latitude areas that get the highest solar radiation have fewer clouds to reflect it back into space. In addition, the higher cloud tops trap more heat, increasing the size of the planet’s “greenhouse.”

As with any type of new study, there could be flaws. NASA scientist Kate Marvel points out that the cloud shifts could have been caused by two volcanoes that happened in the early ’80s at the beginning of the study period (Mount St. Helens and Mexico’s El Chicon). However, it shows a greater need for improved long-term observations by satellite and ground-based systems. “This study reminds us how poorly prepared we are for detecting signals that might portend more extreme climate changes than are presently anticipated,” researcher Bjorn Stevens tells the Guardian.

Via: The Guardian

Source: Nature

Sonos’ flagship NYC store hosts a massive wall of speakers

Sonos may be in the middle of a restructuring phase, but it isn’t wasting any time rolling out its plans for the near future. Today, the company unveiled its first-ever retail store in New York City. The 3,000 square foot space, located in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, features seven listening rooms designed to let consumers experience Sonos products firsthand. But the most outstanding decor is what you see above, known as The Wall of Sound. It’s a 17-by-24-foot installation made up of roughly 300 Sonos speakers, of which eight are plugged in and active.

According to Sonos Executive Creative Director, Dmitri Siegel, the store is intended to provide a home feel. For example, each listening room is laid out differently, giving you the sense you’re sitting in a study room, home theater or kitchen as you jam out to a Play:1, Play:3, Play:5 and Playbar. Most importantly, Siegel says, this is an opportunity to introduce new people to the Sonos brand, as well as let others experience these products in a different type of retail environment.

The Sonos store will open its doors to the public next week, on July 19th. Until then, here’s your first look at the