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Bluetooth speakers are great, they allow you to share music with a group of friends. They are great for parties, at the beach, BBQs and more! iClever has sent us over two of their Bluetooth speakers, which are waterproof. Being waterproof means that you can keep the party going even in the rain and if someone happens to spill something on the speaker it will not break. The two speakers we are taking a look at today are the BTS05 and BTS06. Let's jump in and see what they are about.

Kingston's high-end and gaming brand HyperX has been going quite strong for the past few years. Many of you know probably know the HyperX name from Kingston's HyperX memory and HyperX solid state drives, but the HyperX brand also makes great gaming headsets. Their Cloud II Gaming Headset was one of the best gaming headsets I've ever reviewed and I still use it to this day. Today they are announcing a more lightweight gaming headset that works not only on PC, but Xbox, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Mobile, and more! The headset is the HyperX Cloud Stinger, which is only 275 grams, has 50 mm directional drivers, Kingston's HyperX memory foam earcups, swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone, and much more! Let's take a look and see what it is all about!

It is now June! This marks the start of summer and summer means outdoor activities, campfires, and just fun in the sun. What makes all of those things better? Great music of course! Bluetooth speakers make it quite easy to share great music with a group of people. There are so many Bluetooth speakers out there so it is really hard to choose which one is the right one for you. Braven makes Bluetooth Speakers and specializes in outdoor speakers, which of course are great for summer! Not too long ago we took a look at Braven’s BRV-1, it was a good speaker, but lacked the sound quality we expected. Today we have the BRV-X in to review which is a much larger speaker than the BRV-1. It is IPX7 certified waterproof, shock absorbent, and has a rugged overall design. Other great features include a 5200 mAh power bank for charging devices, dual audio modes, and the ability to pair another speaker. Let’s see if the BRV-X is the perfect Bluetooth speaker for summer!

Back in early 2015 at CES Intel showed us a really cool device that they were really excited about. It was their Compute Stick, which was an entire PC in the form factor of an HDMI stick. It is pretty awesome that with this device you can turn any HDMI display into a computer! The tagline of “Connect. Compute. It’s that simple.” really fits the Compute Stick perfectly. Intel released the first version of the Compute Stick in 2015 and now it is on its second generation. The second generation makes improvements over the first generation product, inside you have an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor (Cherry Trail), 2GB of DDR3L memory, and 32GB of onboard storage. Intel has also added a second USB port (compared to the single port on the 1st generation) and has improved wireless connectivity with 802.11ac wireless and Bluetooth 4.2 with a 2x2 antenna. Let’s take the 2nd generation Intel Compute Stick for a spin and see what it can really do!

Last year Corsair announced their VOID line of gaming headsets. This headset lineup was made up of the VOID Stereo, VOID USB, and VOID Wireless. Corsair is now announcing the VOID Surround, which will sit between the VOID Stereo and VOID USB. The VOID Surround is based off the VOID Stereo except that it comes with a Dolby Headphone 7.1 USB adapter. This makes the headset very versatile as you can use it with your consoles using the 3.5 mm connector and when you want to use it with your PC you can use the included USB adapter which will give you all of the benefits of Dolby Headphone technology. Let’s take a look at the VOID Surround and see what it is all about.

Bluetooth speakers have become extremely popular over the past few years. They are pretty easy to take with you and provide hours of great music for you and your friends. Today we will be taking a look at Braven’s BRV-1 Bluetooth speaker which is made for the outdoors and should stand up against the elements. It is IPX7 certified waterproof meaning you don’t have to worry about rainfall or it getting splashed, it can even be fully submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes! Beyond that it has a rugged design so it can take a beating! The speaker will give you 12 hours of playtime and even has a USB port if you want to plug in your device to charge it. Let’s see if the BRV-1 can stand up to the elements!

When it comes to headphones there are two types of people typically, those we prefer in-ear headphones (earbuds) and those who prefer over-ear or on-ear headphones. When it comes to selecting a pair of on-ear headphones you definitely want them to be comfortable and sound good, but at the same time you want them to look good as well. The Bluetooth headphones we are taking a look at today look pretty awesome, so hopefully they sound good and are comfortable too. The headphones I’m talking about are the Kinivo URBN, which feature 40 mm drivers, an awesome carrying case, a load of controls, and much more. Let’s take a look and see what the URBN headphones are all about.

Recording and streaming your gameplay has never been more popular. Some people are making a full-time living off of gaming videos on YouTube and with streaming services like Twitch. While recording and broadcasting from a PC can be done without any extra hardware doing it on a console or say Steam Machine can be a little more difficult. Since video sharing became popular one of the most well known names in the game capture market has been Elgato and today we have one of their latest game capture devices, the Game Capture HD60. If you can guess by the name this device will allow your to capture your gameplay in HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and at 60 frames per second. This devices offers so much more too, so let’s jump right in and see what it's all about!

The original Tt eSPORTS Cronos gaming headset was released back in 2013, we were really impressed with it and since then Tt eSPORTS has released a few different versions of the headset. The latest version is the Cronos AD which seems like it is designed to be a more streamlined and lightweight headset specifically made for eSports athletes. It features a design much like the original Cronos but has a new open air and auto-adjusting headband that is made to fit your head perfectly. You have 40mm neodymium magnetic drivers as well as a retractable and bendable microphone. This headset is also made to work with multiple devices so you can use it with your PC, mobile device, tablet, etc. Let’s see what the Tt eSPORTS Cronos AD Gaming Headset is all about!

Audiofly has really impressed us with their in-ear headphones. We first took a look at their high-end AF78’s then moved down to the AF56’s and now we are taking a look at the AF45’s. These sit right above Audiofly’s entry-level AF33’s, so they are two steps down from the top of the line AF78’s. Audiofly tells us that the AF45’s deliver clear, honest tones. They have well defined mids that groove with a punchy bass and blend with stunning highs that chime like a church bell. At only $35 these fit into the budget of most people, let’s see if they are for you.