Chamberlain’s $60 MyQ smart hub adds advanced control to your garage door

Control it from anywhere!

You can grab this Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door opener for just $59.98 at Home Depot. The MyQ sells for $80 on Amazon, and we’ve never seen it go lower than $65 there. This is one of the best deals ever, including previous Black Friday sales.

It’s compatible with most garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors, so you won’t need to replace the whole opener to get the added functionality. Once installed, the MyQ hub can send you notifications if your door has been left open for too long and allow you to remotely open or close it from anywhere. There’s no more wondering if we closed the door when we left that morning, or if the kid is trying to be slick and sneak people in or out of the house through the garage.

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These are the best free games for your Oculus Go!

You don’t have to splash the cash to have fun on your Oculus Go.

They say you get what you pay for, but that isn’t always the case. Oculus Go has some great content to play without having to spend a penny.

From scaring the pants off you and your friends to fishing on a virtual lake, here are the best free games to play on your Oculus Go.

Bait!

Not every VR game needs to be a slash-’em-up or shooting game. Bait! lets you relax by a virtual lake and go fishing. It’s relatively basic but if you just want to sit on your sofa and zone out while fishing, it’s a great free game to try out.

The game has just enough context to make it more than just fishing. Your goal is to catch rare fish from four different lakes to help preserve them.

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Temple Run VR

Temple Run has earned a good reputation on smartphones, and you can enjoy the runner in VR as well. You can dodge and jump over obstacles and avoid enemies, in this case, monkeys, to work your way towards a high score.

Endless runners are a throwback to old-school platformers and can be both frustrating and enjoyable at the same time.

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Face your Fears

Reviews that mention almost breaking hardware are usually bad, but in the case of Face Your Fears, it’s trying to scare you into jumping out of your seat.

You can “enjoy” getting scared by ghosts and robots in environments that range from creepy to frightening.

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Jurassic World: Blue

Jurassic World: Blue is an interactive cinematic experience that places you on the island from the famous film. You walk around as Blue and trying to survive the impending eruption of a volcano that will destroy the island.

It’s not a very long experience, but it gives you a glimpse of what could be the future of films in VR.

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Shooting Showdown 2

Taking a different approach to shooting games, Shooting Showdown 2 has you aim your gun by tilting your head and using your controller to fire. You can shoot targets this way at a firing range at targets ranging from balloons to killer robots.

Filler

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Project Rampage: VR

Who doesn’t want to be a gigantic gorilla that gets to destroy cities? Project Rampage: VR lets you play as George, Ralph, or Lizzie and gives you the change to destroy Paris or Chicago.

You can also create new genetically mutated monsters to increase the city destruction.

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Conflict0: Shattered

Set in a recently located nation, Conflict0: Shattered has you infiltrate a base using a high-powered gun or an energy sword. These are the primary weapons of your war robot that you sit inside as you fight enemies and strive to eliminate your target.

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What are your favorites?

What are your favorite free games on the Oculus Go? Let us know in the comments below.

Updated October 2018: This article was updated to include Conflict0: Shattered to make sure that you can enjoy all the best free games on your Oculus Go.

The Sonos One will come in five limited edition colors starting Nov. 5

Great design. Varied colors.

Sonos is teaming up with Danish designer brand HAY to create Sonos One speakers in five special edition colors. The new colors include red, pink, gray, yellow, and green. Sonos doesn’t do color. Not usually. The regular Sonos One speakers only come in Black and White. Other devices like the Sonos Beam have very simple color choices, too.

These speakers will be available for pre-order soon but only through the Sonos site. You’ll also be able to find them at the Sonos brick & mortar stores in New York and Berlin or the HAY House in Copenhagen, if you happen to be in the neighborhood. They will be out officially on Nov. 5. Prices for the speakers start at $229, which is $30 more than the regular Sonos One.

Sonos first announced this partnership back in April and has been working on getting the palette just right ever since. Even with the new colors, Sonos wants the speakers to feel like a part of your house and your decoration, not apart from it. Mette Hay, the co-founder of the design studio, said “We wanted to create colors that were for everyone… Each color needs to harmonize with a particular space.”

The Sonos One is a speaker that can stand on its own, pair with a second Sonos One for stereo sound, or serve as part of a wireless multi-room setup using the entire Sonos lineup. It has Amazon Alexa functionality built right in as well, so you can control your music with your voice and don’t need anything extra like the Echo Dot to do it.

Sonos is working on some other partnerships as well, including a Beastie Boys Play:5 limited edition speaker releasing soon.

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Apple Announces New Space Gray Mac mini With 4-Core or 6-Core Intel Processor and Up to 64GB RAM, Starting at $799

Apple announced a brand new Mac mini with a space gray finish at its “There’s more in the making” media event held in Brooklyn, New York today.

The new space gray Mac mini comes with quad- and 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core processors with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 4.6GHz, making it 5 times faster than the previous generation, and up to 64GB of 2,666MHz RAM.

Storage wise, all Mac minis now have all-flash storage up to 2 TB that’s 4 times faster than previous storage drives, while also coming with Intel UHD graphics, Apple’s new T2 security chip, a Gigabit Ethernet, 4x Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, and two USB-A ports, along with a 10Gb Ethernet option.

The new Mac mini can connect to high speed storage, 4K and 5K Thunderbolt displays, and output video in three formats. There’s also a new thermal system with double the airflow installed.

The T2 chip features an SSD controller with on-the-fly data encryption, so everything stored on the SSD is automatically encrypted. The Secure Enclave in T2 ensures that software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with. T2 also features HEVC video transcoding that’s up to 30 times faster, enabling pro users to work more quickly with higher resolution video throughout their workflow.

For the new space gray finish, every new Mac mini enclosure uses an Apple-designed aluminum alloy made from 100 percent recycled aluminum for the first time, which has the same strength, durability, and finish as the aluminum in all Apple products.

“Mac mini is loved by customers for its ability to be used in incredibly diverse environments — from casual desktop use, to live professional performances, to multiple Mac mini computers powering through video renderings and compiling software code, to racks of thousands in giant app build farms — anywhere a small-but-mighty Mac is needed to get the job done,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

The Mac mini starts at $799 with the base level model offering 8GB of RAM, a 3.6GHz Intel quad-core Core i3 processor, and 128GB of storage. Orders for the new Mac mini start today, with availability from next week, November 7.

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Apple Reveals New 11-Inch and 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Models With Slim Bezels and Face ID

Apple today revealed the all-new iPad Pro, with an edge-to-edge LCD “Liquid Retina” display, slimmer bezels, no Home Button, Face ID, and a magnetic attachment support for the new Apple Pencil. The new 11-inch iPad Pro has the same footprint as the previous 10.5-inch iPad Pro, but now with a bigger display thanks to the slimmer bezels. The 12.9-inch version is actually smaller than the previous 12.9-inch model but with the same screen size.

Apple put the same Liquid Retina display in the iPad Pro as the one found in the iPhone XR, using rounded corners that follow the curves of the iPad Pro’s unibody enclosure. Apple says the display is its brightest and most color accurate iPad display yet, with wide color support, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating that provides a natural and accurate viewing experience inside and outside.

Both models are 5.9mm thin — “the thinnest iPad design ever” — and the 12.9-inch version has seen a total 25 percent reduction in overall volume.

“The new iPad Pro is a huge step forward for powerful, creative, mobile computing; it has an all-new thinner design, speeds through projects with the super-fast A12X Bionic chip and unlocks with a glance using Face ID in any orientation — while you’re sitting or standing, with iPad Pro on your desk or lap, with the new Smart Keyboard Folio and new Apple Pencil,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

“There has never been a mobile device anything like the new iPad Pro; it has a gorgeous edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display that curves into the corners, breakthrough performance that outperforms most laptops, Face ID, support for the new Smart Keyboard Folio and new Apple Pencil, advanced new cameras and sensors for the best AR experiences ever in any device, a high-speed USB-C connector, louder speakers, faster wireless and more, all packed into a thinner device that has all-day battery life and is 25 percent smaller in volume.”

Powering the iPad Pro is a new A12X Bionic chip, which Apple says is its smartest and most powerful tablet chip yet. A12X Bionic has eight total cores (four performance cores and four efficiency cores) that provide up to 35 percent faster single-core performance. There’s also a seven-core GPU to deliver up to twice the graphics performance, fueling new AR experiences and console-quality graphics. During the keynote, Apple compared gaming performance on the new iPad Pros to that of the Xbox One S.

iPad Pro comes with Apple’s next-generation Neural Engine for advanced machine learning in everything from photography, AR, and Face ID. This marks the first time that Face ID is available outside of an iPhone, and on iPad Pro it’s designed to work while holding the tablet in any position or even while seated and attached to the new Smart Keyboard Folio.

Like on iPhone X and newer, Face ID uses the TrueDepth camera system to map and recognize your face and securely unlock iPad Pro, pay with Apple Pay, access secure apps, and more. You’ll also now be able to create and interact with Animoji and Memoji on iPad Pro using the front-facing TrueDepth camera. Throughout all of these features and daily use cases, Apple says iPad Pro has a 10-hour battery life.

The tablets also have a new USB-C connector that is replacing the old Lightning connector, offering users the chance to charge an iPhone while on-the-go, transfer data between devices, and drive external displays up to 5K.

On the accessory side of things, the second generation Apple Pencil can magnetically attach to iPad Pro for pairing and wireless charging. The new Apple Pencil supports tap-based controls, so you can select a different brush tool in Photoshop, for example, by double tapping on Apple Pencil. Additionally, a new Smart Keyboard Folio protects the front and back of iPad Pro while providing a full-size keyboard

The 11-inch and 12.9-inch are available in Silver and Space Gray in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and a new 1TB option. 11-inch models start at $799 (Wi-Fi) and $949 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), while 12.9-inch models start at $999 (Wi-Fi) and $1,149 (Wi-Fi + Cellular). You can pre-order the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil ($129), and Smart Keyboard Folio ($179 11-inch and $199 12.9-inch) today on Apple.com, and they will launch on Wednesday, November 7.

Apple is also launching a new Smart Folio for iPad Pro in a protective, polyurethane folio design that will be available in a variety of colors for $79 (11-inch) and $99 (12.9-inch).

Countries where the iPad Pro will be available at launch include: the U.S., Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE and U.K.

Later this year, the new iPad Pro models will be available in Colombia, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, India, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

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Apple Announces New Magnetic Apple Pencil Featuring Tap Gestures and Wireless Charging

Apple announced a new Apple Pencil at its “There’s more in the making” media event held in Brooklyn, New York today.

Sold separately from Apple’s newly announced iPad Pro models, the next-generation Apple Pencil attaches magnetically to the iPad Pro, through which it pairs and charges wirelessly.

Tapping once on the iPad screen with the new Apple Pencil takes you straight to the Notes app, while you can tap the pencil twice to switch modes in various apps. For example, you can tap twice to switch from the current tool to the eraser in Notes.

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Apple Online Store Lists Blackmagic eGPU ‘Pro’, Available Late November for $1,199

Apple’s online store is now listing a new Blackmagic eGPU “Pro”, following several major product launches today.

The new Blackmagic eGPU Pro features a Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics processor with 8GB of HBM2 memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, four USB 3 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a DisplayPort 1.4 port, allowing for 85W of power to charge a MacBook Pro at the same time.

The eGPU is compatible with any Thunderbolt 3–enabled Mac, including the new space gray Mac mini and new MacBook Air with Retina display.

The Blackmagic eGPU Pro costs $1,199 and will be available to order from the Apple online store from late November.

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Apple Launches New USB-C Accessories for USB-C iPad Pro Models

Following the launch of new iPad Pro models equipped with USB-C, Apple today debuted several new adapters designed to work with the USB-C interface.

There’s a new 1m USB-C Charge Cable, priced at $19, along with a USB-C to SD Card Reader priced at $39.

Apple has also introduced a $9 USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter to allow standard 3.5mm headphones to be connected to the tablet, which no longer features a headphone jack.

Last week, Apple introduced a 0.3m USB-C version of the Apple Watch charger, which will work with the new iPad Pro models. The iPad Pro with USB-C is able to charge an Apple Watch or an iPhone over a USB-C cable.

Apple has also debuted a new 61W MacBook Pro power adapter, but it’s not clear what’s different about it.

All of the new accessories are available for purchase starting today and will be delivered by the end of the week.

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Latest Smart Gadgets for Your Kitchen

3 Latest Smart Gadgets for Your Kitchen

The evolution of technology has led to a world many people would have thought impossible a few years ago. For example, a mobile phone that can not only make calls but you can also play games, take pictures and watch videoes. This advancement in technology would have seemed more at home in science fiction years ago, but it is now a reality. In the home, technology has enabled us to not only shop from the comfort of our couch but to control almost anything within the house. Below are three of the smart gadgets that you can find in the kitchen that can make mealtimes a lot easier.

Smart Thermometer

If you were the sort of person that can’t tell whether something is undercooked or overcooked, then this first gadget might be just what you need! It is a smart thermometer that is inserted into the meat your cooking, whether it’s chicken, pork, fish, or beef. The idea is that this thermometer will tell you via an app on your phone when the meat has reached its optimum temperature. If you add the cut of meat and the desired finish, the app will give you an idea of how long you need before it’s cooked.

Smart Coffee Machines

If like many people, your day starts with a nice cup of coffee, then this next smart gadget might be something you could change your day! There are now many smart coffee machines on the market, but some are smarter than others. For example, there are particular types of coffee machine that have a dedicated app that you can use to wake it up when you need it. Some of them will even go as far as allowing you to select the strength of the coffee you want depending on what type of day you’ve had. By using specific apps, you can even use it to brew you a strong cup of coffee if your Fitbit has recorded a bad night’s sleep.

Smart Washing Machines

Washing machines have become a lot smarter in recent years, and that means not only do you get a better clean, but you also save energy and water. However, washing machines have become even smarter lately with the ability to connect to home hubs. It means that you can monitor your washing from your phone wherever you might be, you can also start, stop and pause the wash if you feel that you need to add things or you want to wait to wash something later. By far the most significant advance has been in the technology used for different settings, you can now have a setting for washing in cold water, certain types of fabric and even for shoes. Of course, it also means that you need to look after these machines as they do cost more than your regular washing machine, which means you need to have companies like Norwest Appliance Service keeping it in top condition.

Even though smart gadgets haven’t been around for very long, it’s getting to the point where we need them in our lives. Pretty soon, new devices will come along that will make our daily life even easier than before.

Live Coverage of Apple’s October 2018 iPad and Mac Event

Apple’s “There’s more in the making” event at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York, begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Pacific Time), and we’re expecting to see a number of iPad and Mac announcements today.

Later today will also see the release of iOS 12.1, bringing Group FaceTime, new emoji, live Depth Control in camera previews, and Dual SIM support for Apple’s latest iPhones. Additional updates in the form of macOS 10.14.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 are likely also coming today.

Apple is providing a live video stream on its website and via the Apple Events app on Apple TV.

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