Swing Copters 2: The New Game From The Flappy Bird Developer

Swing Copters 2

Infamous Flappy Bird developers Dotgears are back with a new game titled Swing Copters 2, which is releasing today on Android!

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Remember early 2013 when Flappy Bird took the world over-night and it seemed all people could talk about was that? The infamous team behind one of the most addictive games of all time, which in turn sparked an endless amount of clones and copycats who attempted to recreate the formula, are now back with a new project dubbed Swing Copters 2. This game is a sequel to their previous Swing Copters, and has all of the style marks that made Dotgears games such a huge hit among the mobile gaming community. These games all appear to be incredibly easy as they only require one button to control, but hide an incredible of difficulty under the surface – death inevitably comes, and comes fast. Luckily, there are basically no loading screens, and you can jump back into the game right away which only makes it even more maddening, as you’ll grow obsessed with it in no time. That’s exactly what a mobile game should do anyways, right?

In Swing Copters 2 Dotgears are keeping much of their iconic pixel-art style, and the one-touch does everything interface which makes their games so simple yet so enraging when we fail. Just like the previous entry of the Swing Copters series, players will control one character wearing a head-mounted helicopter system as if it was a regular cap, and players have to tap to the sides to help him avoid obstacles and change directions because there are some mighty hammers spinning all throughout the stages. Of course, one hit kills you, but you have infinite lives to overcome that non-issue.

Unlike Flappy Bird, this game features some characterization and story, with many playable characters (Spinki, Fabi, and Pinki) who have to now face the hurdles of adulthood and get real jobs. What’s more, each description goes into great detail so you get to know and care for these characters, and you can read all about it in the Swing Copters 2 official website. Just like Swing Copters and Flappy Bird, Swing Copters 2 is completely free and can be downloaded from many places such as the Play Store or Amazon.

Via: Droidgamers

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How to avoid Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens Spoilers

Star Wars The Force Awakens Avoid Spoilers

This week is critical for Star Wars fans, as Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is launching around the globe. Here’s our quick guide on how to avoid those pesky spoilers!

The release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is a huge event for geeks around the world, and even not-so-geeky people too. This movie has been discussed throughout the year, and all things considered, we must give props to everyone at Lucasfilm and Disney for keeping the details on the movie plot so vague for all of us, something the creators of Batman V Superman could learn from. Still, the movie has already started showing in some locations, and now is when being on the internet and checking news websites starts getting dangerous. We still want to get to the movie as unspoiled as possible, and there are a few things you can do in order to do that, which don’t include staying away from the internet for however long it takes for you to see the movie.

Chrome users have available a variety of extensions they can use to protect themselves while browsing their favorite news websites. Some of those are Spoiler Alert, where you can set up a filter for everything related to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, or a much more focused Star Wars Spoiler Blocker, which is really agressive but good at what it does. There’s even a third app called Unspoiler, that stretches its effort to social media such as Facebook and Twitter, all the while preserving the browsing experience intact. What makes Unspoiler really cool, though, is that you can “save” the spoiler and open it back again once you’ve seen the movie, so you don’t miss anything.

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By its very nature, Social Media is a bit trickier – Unspoiler is fantastic at taking care of things, but it it’s only social media you’re worried about, there’s a really cool tool called F.B. Purity, a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and other browsers that lets you filter out key terms. This is even useful once you’ve seen the movie, as you could use it in the future to block a political candidate, or anything else getting on your nerves. When it comes to Star Wars spoilers, though, all you need to do is input the proper terms in the Text Filter field, and this content will be removed from your newsfeed. The extension will display on top how many posts it has removed so far, and let you toggle between showing or hiding.

And while this is all very cool, most of these extensions only help those of us who are on desktop computers, so what about mobiles? TweetBot 4 app can be used for Twitter, and is an amazing tool, while on PC you can repeat the feat in  TweetDeck. You can even mute complete hashtags such as #starwars, #theforceawakens or whatever else you want. Facebook mobile, though, you might still want to avoid.

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8 Incredible Star Wars Bedding Sets

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May the Force be with you… even as you drift to sleep. These Star Wars Bedding Sets will bring some new life to your room in a sense you weren’t necessarily expecting.

This week will see the worldwide release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and we couldn’t be happier to see a new entry on the geek franchise by excellence. To celebrate such a monumental time we’re living, we compiled a list of geeky Star Wars bed sheets that will Star Wars fans and families – it doesn’t matter how old you are, by now these are universal so anyone can use them. Check the sets below, and pick your favorite!

Disney Star Wars Kids Complete 5 Piece Twin Bedding Set – Reversible Comforter, 3 Piece Sheet Set and Kylo Ren Pillow Buddy

 

This is a set of sets – a 5 piece twin bedding set featuring many of the most recognizable faces of the new movie series (including new villain Kylo Ren) and even a pillow buddy to go along with it. The Disney Star Wars Kids Complete 5 Piece Twin Bedding Set – Reversible Comforter, 3 Piece Sheet Set and Kylo Ren Pillow Buddy is an officially licensed set with a 72″ x 86″ comforter; made of 100% Polyester so you can easily wash it and use. It usually costs $299.99, but it’s currently on sale for $169.99, saving you $60 USD (26%)

Lucas Film Star Wars Sheet Set, Full

There’s something almost Warholian to the Lucas Film Star Wars Sheet Set. This 100% polyester set features the faces of many heroes and villains alike including R2-D2, C-3PO, Boba Fett, Yoda, a Stormtrooper and more with the logo on the pillowcases. It includes 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet and 2 pillowcases, and it costs just under $40 USD. If you’re a fan of the classic trilogy, this might be the bed sheets you’re looking for.

Lucas Film Star Wars Episode 7 Photoreal Comforter, Single

This is yet another set inspired by the upcoming film Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and features much of the art of the baddies of the movie and a First Order motif. The Lucas Film Star Wars Episode 7 Photoreal Comforter, Single is best meant for teenagers (although we won’t blame any adults for wanting to use it) and is made of polyester microfiber with a reversible design. It’s really easy to wash by machine and is not even that expensive at just under $80 USD.

Modern Star Wars Full Comforter, Sheets, and Pillow Cases

The Modern Star Wars Full Comforter, Sheets, Pillow Cases is a set that features the classic colors of the saga along with the logo, Darth Vader, the X-wings and the Death Star iconography. Besides including a full comforter set with the comforter itself, a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two 30″ L x 20″ W standard pillowcases (with pillow sham, and bonus square pillow, at that), it also comes with an exclusive Linens N Beyond LED Simple Touch Key Chain. This set costs $165.00 + $15.99 shipping.

Star Wars Classic Sheet Set – Twin

 

This beauty comes straight from Target. The Star Wars Classic Sheet Set – Twin is an officially licensed set for children featuring a colorful character grid with many of the series most recognizable characters such as C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Yoda and many more. It’s a cotton-blend 120 thread count set which includes a fitted sheet with elastic, a flat sheet and one pillow case featuring the Star Wars logo.They can be cleand with regular machine wash and costs just under $21 USD.

Star Wars Storm Trooper and Darth Vader 3-Piece sheet Set Twin White/Black

 

When speaking with the most hard-core fans, they will usually name Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back as their favorite movie. If you happen to be in that select group, the Star Wars Storm Trooper and Darth Vader 3-Piece sheet Set Twin White/Black is a set very much worth considering. It features Darth Vader’s face on the comforter (with some Storm Troopers at that) along with the iconic AT-ATs from the movies and even a few ships. This set includes 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet and 1 standard pillowcase with really cool, detailed designs that can be easily washed by machine.

Lucas Film Star Wars You be The Character Sheet Set, Twin

 

The Lucas Film Star Wars You be The Character Sheet Set, Twin is another official set of sheets, and a surprisingly classy one at that. It’s not like Star Wars was ever high-brow or anything like that, but this design with text and pictures, featuring some of the most iconic ships of the franchise and some quotes from the movies is quite the elegant design, and wouldn’t look out of place on a college student’s room, whether male or female. This polyester microfiber set comes with a flat and fitted sheet, and one pillowcase. It’s machine washable and costs just under $31 USD.

Star Wars Saga Classic Reversible Full Size Bedding Set – Full Comforter, Sheet Set & Pillow Cases

 

You can never go wrong with a classic. The Star Wars Saga Classic Reversible Full Size Bedding Set – Full Comforter, Sheet Set & Pillow Cases is a fantastic set that features the Rebels logo side to side with the Empire’s so you don’t have to pick a side – all in white background and in shades of blue that look really beautiful. The pillowcases feature an AT-AT and the Millenium Falcon as to keep with up with both sides. This is a 100% polyester set with art from the original trilogy, with a twin / full comforter that measures 71″ X 86″. The whole set includes a fitted and flat sheet and (2) reversible pillow cases featuring Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, R2-D2 characters and more. This is definitely another set that it’s not meant (at least exclusively) for children, and it costs $149.99 USD while it’s on sale (it’s usually $199.99 USD, which means you’re saving $50 USD or 25%).

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8 Geeky Outlet Wall Plate Covers

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Our homes, our private dens of geek can say a lot about ourselves, even when it comes to the outlet plates and covers. Express yourself with this list!

Even our homes can get a bit geeky sometimes, and putting care even on the wall plate covers for our outlets is a true sign of geekyness. Throughout this list we have compiled some amazing plates that will liven up one of the most traditionally boring parts of any home in a fun way that will surely impress anyone who sees these. From movies and gaming to superheroes, these plates are a compilation of some of the most recognizable characters in all pop-culture, and we are sure anyone will find at least one to their liking. Read on, and see our 8 Geeky Outlet Wall Plate Covers!

Star Wars R2-D2 R2D2 Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

Of course we were going to start off this list with something Star Wars related! The Star Wars R2-D2 R2D2 Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover features the likeness of R2-D2, the most popular droid in the franchise (sorry, BB8! We’ll see in a couple years) and has room for two outlets. This would fit perfectly in a geeky kitchen or the kid’s room, but with a bit of imagination, geeky parents could end up putting this up anywhere. It has room for two outlets.

Star Wars Darth Vader Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

 

If you’re tired of the Rebel scum acting like they own the Universe just because they destroyed two Death Stars, here’s something for you. The Star Wars Darth Vader Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover features the likeness of Lord Vader doing a grumpy face where you can plug in and recharge any and all of your favorite gadgets. This plate has room for two outlets, so all that is left is to consider which side of the force you are on.

Avengers Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

 

Speaking of Disney’s properties, here come the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover features Thor, The Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America posing like the badasses they are. We will see in a couple years if any of the new members they’ve added have what it takes to become the recognizable faces in future productions like these, but we definitely want one featuring Black Widow, Scarlet Witch or Ant-Man. It has room for two standard outlets.

Spiderman Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

And speaking of new Avengers, here’s Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-man, featured in his own Spiderman Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover, The version of the suit featured here is the one from the Tobey Maguire/Sam Raimi movies, but in retrospective, those have been the best films featuring Spidey so far (well, at least the first two) so we can’t complain. We definitely can’t wait to see what the future holds for Petey and his alter-ego, now that Marvel and Sony are collaborating and fusing universes. It has room for two standard outlets.

Minecraft Creeper Mob Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

It is a fact: kids absolutely love Minecraft, the best video game for self-expression and creating things. The Minecraft Creeper Mob Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover features a pixely creeper, and is completely made out of nylon. It is perfect for the kids’ room, who will surely appreciate how much their parents care… although we know parents spend as much time on this game as their offspring, it’s just that good. It has room for two outlets.

Super Mario Galaxy Yoshi Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

Mario’s greatest adventure on the Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, inspired this amazing Super Mario Galaxy Yoshi Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover. In it, we see Mario and Yoshi just like in the cover of the game, flying throughout the galaxy with Rosalina’s Luma. This outlet would be perfect for your favorite gaming room, or wherever you keep your consoles, if you ask us. It has room for two outlets.

Ninja Turtles Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now eternal pop-culture icons beloved by many generations since their debut in comic form back in 1984. After a plethora of TV shows, comics, movies and many other creations, they are still being enjoyed by kids growing up today, so this Ninja Turtles Decorative Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Cover featuring Michelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo should do wonders for kids and geeky adults alike. We are definitely missing Raphael, though, but maybe the next print will include him. It has room for two outlets.

Star Trek TNG Electrical Outlet Cover – Power Plate

Not everything on this list was going to be for the kids! This is for the older geeks among us, those who happen to enjoy Star Trek: The Next Generation the best. The Star Trek TNG Electrical Outlet Cover – Power Plate won’t exactly allow you to beam up to another place, but it’s colorful, geeky, and a clearly recognizable prop for Star Trek fans, so that’s enough for most of us. It measures some 5-inches tall x 2 3/4-inches wide, and has room for two standard outlets.

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13 Amazing Anime Shirts For Geeks

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Although it’s becoming more popular each day, it seems getting a cool anime t-shirt is still a daunting task. Fear not, though, for here’s the Walyou team to help you.

it’s 2016 and most of the geek world has officially embraced anime as a legitimate, interesting and really cool art form with its own quirks. The genre is growing, and we’re getting official releases with most of the huge productions on this side of the ocean not too far apart from Japan. Despite all this, it is surprisingly hard to find cool anime shirts, just as they exist for any other medium like video games and TV shows: most of them are just tacky, and we wouldn’t want to be seen in public wearing them. Luckily, good shirts exist, and you just need to know where to look for them – and this is what we want to help you with on this list. Here are some of our favorite shirts inspired by anime.

Men’s Anime Shirt

Dragon Ball Z Shirt

With the theatrical release of the last Dragon Ball Z movie, Resurrection F, and the imminent overseas release of Dragon Ball Super, it’s safe to say Dragon Ball is back and that it’s still as cool as ever. A new show means a whole new set of power levels, and so have some of the Saiyans (so far) acquired new transformations like Super Saiyan God, or as some people prefer to call it, Super Saiyan Blue. The Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ Super Saiyan God SS Goku T-Shirt comes in all sizes: X-small, small, medium, large and X-large and costs in between $20.50 and $25.45. In case you’re more of a Vegeta kind of guy/gal, there’s also a shirt featuring him.

Full Metal Alchemist Shirt

It’s been a few years since Full Metal Alchemist ended, and we miss it a lot. The adventures of Edward and Alphonse Elric was full of epic moments and fantastic battles, but at its core was always about adventure which this Fullmetal Alchemist #TeamElric T-Shirt celebrates. This shirt comes in sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and 2X-Large and costs just under $28 USD.

Robotech Battloid Anime Shirt

Many stories have been told about Robotech, a combination of three Japanese shows that we got to know in the 80s. Its first generation, based on Macross, is still a beloved classic among many geeks and its mechas (mainly the Battloid) have become some of the most recognizable faces in all the world of anime. This Robotech Battloid shirt for men comes in sizes M all the way to 5XL, and costs $20 USD.

Attack on Titan Shirt

Attack on Titan took the world by storm, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about manga and anime on the Internet. The cool thing about the show is that, by featuring the story of the Recon Corps, just the logo is enough to inspire a fantastic t-Shirt that is both tasteful and cool. The Attack On Titan Survey Corps Mens T-shirt comes in sizes from X-small to XX-Large and can cost up to $26 USD.

Evangelion Shirt

A lot us, older folk, started watching anime by the time Evangelion hit it big, so we hold it in a very dear place in our hearts. This Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shogouki EVA-01 Black T-Shirt features the Eva-01 creeping from the dark and comes in sizes small, medium, large, and x-large with prices ranging from $18.98 to $22.95.

Naruto Shippuden Shirt

Naruto has become one of the longest running shonen ever, and ended just about a year ago in 2014. This show is still remembered as one of the greatest action and adventure series and has many fans throughout the globe – which is why we wanted to recommend this Naruto Shippuden shirt featuring its lead character, Naruto Uzumaki. This shirt comes in sizes S and L, and cots $22 USD.

Kill la Kill Shirt

Main character Ryuko Matoi stars this spectacular Kill La Kill Teenagers T-shirt, donning senketsu in its most traditional form. The shirt comes all kind of sizes, just be sure to talk with the sellers beforehand as they are custom made to get the right fit.

Women’s Anime T-Shirts

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Shirt

Although Puella Magi Madoka Magica only released a couple years ago, it has quickly become a mainstream hit among both guys and girls. This shirt, though, it’s for the ladies and features the entire cast of magical girls from the show. The Puella Magi Madoka Magica Shirt costs $25.95 and comes in small and large sizes.

One Piece Shirt

One Piece, almost universally considered “the king shonen”, is probably the most watched anime in the world right now with a long-running TV show that is about to reach 800 episodes and a lovable cast of characters that everybody loves. Still, our favorite character is protagonist Monkey D. Luffy who stars this One Piece: Chibi Luffy and Flag shirt for girls. It comes in small, large and X-large sizes, and costs $18.99.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Shirt

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann quickly became one of our favorite anime since the first time we saw it thanks to a lovable cast of characters with strong, hilarious personalities, and amazing robots that just keep getting bigger and bigger with each single episode. This Gurren Lagann T-Shirt Funny features the two main characters, Simon and Kamina posing for the picture, and although we’re showing the version for girls, there’s also another one for guys here, both just under $25 USD.

Sailor Moon Shirt

Sailor Moon is one of those eternal classics, and many girls and boys’ first anime ever. This Women’s Sailor Moon T-Shirt features all of the classic cast we came to know and love from the first few seasons. It comes in all sizes from Small to XX-Large, and is currently on sale at almost half-price, at $23.59.

Anime Hoodies

Attack on Titan Anime Hoodie

We already showed you a pretty neat Attack on Titan shirt above with a very similar design, but for whatever reason, we much prefer this hoodie version. The Attack on Titan Hoodie also features the recon corps logo, and comes in sizes from S to 2XL, and costs $52 USD.

Dragon Ball Z Hoodie

Become a student of the Kame fighting school under Muttenroshi sporting this Dragon Ball Z hoodie featuring the turtle logo, the more traditional one Goku has used throughout most of the series. The Dragon Ball Z hoodie comes in sizes small to XX-Large and costs up to $30.38.

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10 LED Lightsabers For Star Wars Fans

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Star Wars’ most iconic weapon, the Lightsaber has come and gone in many shapes and forms as a collectible, but we’re partial to LED Lighstabers. See some really clever depictions in this story!

 

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is dropping really soon, so the Star Wars hype is through the roof. If you want to be the coolest guy or gal at the movie theater once it finally launches, you might as well be carrying some props, and this is where the LED Lightsabers in this story fit it. These aren’t necessarily toy lightsabers, but actual LED tubes that light up in some of the most iconic colors from the movies. Be careful, though, they’re kind of frail and more for show than for deflecting lasers and piercing Storm Troopers!

The Menace CE Lightsaber

The LED lightsaber depicted here is one of the most elegant creations we have seen around the web. This Star Wars Lightsaber replica features an exquisite craftmanship at the hilt, with several details taken straight from the movies. This model is inspired by Darth Maul’s Lightsaber and hence features its characteristic organe glow of the Dark Side. If you feel closer to the Sith than the Jedi, this is the Lightsaber for you.

REBORN DT Custom LED Saber from KOTOR

The Star Wars expanded universe is surprisingly huge, deep and full of lore to explore. One of the best adventures outside the main movies comes straight from the Knights of the Old Republic video game series, and it’s main character Revan’s light saber who inspired this amazing custom design. Because Revan can have any alignment the player desires (Light Side, Dark Side or kind of neutral), this custom saber can switch colors and offer alternatives for the user.

The Azure Omen: A Thundercats Themed Lightsaber

We absolutely love franchise crossing, and when we first saw this amazing design that mixed both the iconic lightsabers from the Star Wars movies with Lion-O’s Sword of Omens from Thundercats, we decided we had to share it with everyone. The Azure Omen is both a playful tribute and an incredibly cool custom made sword that lights up, features the Thundercats logo and reuses the iconic hilt design from the hit cartoon show from the 80s.

Maxx Action Galactic Series Photon Sabers

The Maxx Action Galactic Series Photon Sabers is a very vanilla alternative for those who would rather get the more traditional designs. This is a very cheap alternative for a quick costume, and although it’s completely made out of plastic, it is extremely cheap, and still ights up and features the characteristic sound effect that accompanies each swing that can be activated with the press of a button.

Star Wars Anakin to Darth Vader Lightsaber

Here is a really cool concept for those who love the old trilogy as much as the prequels and consider the transition of Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader one of the most important stories ever told in the geek world. This LED Lightsaber‘s special trait is that, depending on the wearer’s alignment and preference, it can change colors with the flick of a switch. Now you get to pick whether you prefer to side with the light side or dark side on the spot, which is particularly neat if you are into cosplay.

Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers

This is the real deal. As Obi-Wan Kenobi put it in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, this is an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. With some 30 years of movie history the Lightsabers have become one of the most recognizable weapons in the geek world, and the Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber is one of the few officially licensed versions of it. You get to pick between the blue or green versions, which come with “Force FX”, that is, the capability of accurately reproducing the light and sound effects from the films.

Bladebuilders Star Wars Episode 7 Jedi Master Lightsaber

The Bladebuilders Star Wars Episode 7 Jedi Master Lightsaber is a Padawan’s dream come true. Although more on the toy lightsaber end of the spectrum, this set will allow anyone to build their own custom lightsaber featuring as many or as little “blades” as they want, with interchangeable colors and everything. It’s not only a Jedi weapon, but a tool for self-expression too.

Light Up Laser Lightsaber Sabre Sword 29″ (3 PACK)

This is very straight-forward. What you see here is a Light Up Laser Lightsaber Sabre Sword 29″ 3 pack that features one lightsaber of each color: green, blue, and red. The size is particularly cool, as it’s long enough so it can also be a prop for adults.

 

Star Wars Ezra Bridger Lightsaber Blaster

This beauty was inspired by Ezra Bridger’s iconic weapon from the Star Wars Rebels TV Show, and is meant for children who like the show. The Star Wars Ezra Bridger Lightsaber Blaster features a blade that extends with a switch, which is fantastic for play, and is quite cheap at only $34.99 – this would definitely make a fantastic Christmas present for the young Padawan in the family.

Custom Star Wars Rebels Kanan Jarrus Lightsaber

The blade you see here is inspired by former Padawan and order 66 survivor Kanan Jarrus, from the Star Wars Rebels TV show. This lightsaber is made from Aircraft Grade Aluminum and is 13″ Long. It comes with a super bright Luxeon LED, and whoever buys it gets to pick the color (either red, blue, green or white. It runs on 2 AAA Batteries and fits any 1″ Diameter Blade.

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The 9 Best Smartwatches of 2015

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Smartwatches have revolutionized the way we do our workouts and interact with our phones so we compiled a list with the best ones you can buy right now.

Smartwatches are the future for the health conscious and geeks who are trying to get a more active lifestyle. The market has been flooded the past few years by many amazing smartwatches and other ones that are not that good, so if you’re looking to separate the best from the not-so-good, here is our list to help you out. These 9 models are some of the best on the market right now and would make a fantastic Christmas present, and now that the holiday season has officially started, you might want to consider them for there are models of all prices and varieties for both men and women. Good luck with your pick!

Apple Watch Sport 42mm Space Gray

As all Apple products in the last couple decades, the Apple Watch Sport caused a revolution. By pairing up with the most popular phones in the market (that is, the iPhone family), users can greatly improve their lifestyles and activities. Although it’s a bit more expensive than most of the other smart watches in this list, no one can argue with the fantastic quality of Apple products, nor with how well it performs while looking beautiful and sleek.

A8 POWER DZ09 Gear S Bluetooth Smart Watch

The A8 POWER DZ09 Gear S is a bit different from the other smartwatches featured in here, as it doesn’t really pair up with your phone but is a phone itself, featuring its own SIM card slot so you can put it straight in it. What’s more, it’s currently for sale, and you can walk away with one for less than $40 USD.

Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch for Most Android Phones – Classic

Just like it happens with their smartphone series, Samsung are one of the few capable of competing head-on with Apple and offer a distinct product. The Samsung Gear S2 is a sleek looking gadget that will pair up perfectly with all your Android devices and really is one of the best in the market.

Pebble Smartwatch

This beautiful, sleek phone is fantastic for those who would rather use a simpler interface to cover their smartwatch needs. By using a color-less screen, the Pebble Smartwatch can do anything the competition does while also saving battery. Now you’ll be able to stay out of home or the office for several hours without having to recharge your favorite devices.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit Tracker

The Samsung Galaxy Fit Tracker is a way simpler version of the S2 model we talked about, but that is just as good when it comes to giving notifications, displaying messages, controlling music and motivating users to stay active. Despite its smaller size, the AMOLED screen is just beautiful and does a great job at displaying beautiful, hi-res screens.

A8 POWER U8 Smart Wristwatch

The A8 POWER U8 Smart Wristwatch is a fantastic option for those who want a good smart-watch on a budget: it is currently on sale for less than $25 USD. As opposed to the other A8 Power smartwatch we discussed above, this one’s strong suit is a really, really long battery life when compared to almost all other devices on the list, and that makes it especially good for people who travel a lot or just forget to recharge their gadgets.

Buyee Dz09 Smartwatch

The Buyee Dz09 SmartWatch is a smartphone that features a really nice touchscreen, and is compatible with most smartphones in the market. What sets this smartphone apart from others is its low price at mere $24.23 (it’s currently on sale, usually costs $199.99), and how easy it is to perform tasks like read messages, notifications, pick songs, and do all the things we would usually have to do with our smartphones, Now your favorite phone can stay safely in your pocket while you control everything from here.

Samsung Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch

The third Samsung smartwatch on our list is the Samsung Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch, a fantastic device on the cheaper side of Samsung’s offerings at $129 USD. It comes with a heart rate sensor, pedometer, and many other features to help you track your daily exercises, It works straight from the box with most Samsung smartphones.

Motorola Moto 360

The Moto 360 has become an old favorite for being one of the most responsive and well-rounded devices on the market right now, and Motorola’s trademark customization features played a huge role on that. Besides doing things like tracking activity, monitoring blood pressure or counting steps the Moto 360 comes in a variety of colors and sizes so anyone can find one they like, but also, the faceplate (the screen) can be personalized with a variety of styles so you can truly make it feel like your own.

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Meet Karma, The First GoPro Drone

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GoPro cameras have revolutionized the way we see activities as cycling, skateboarding or skiing, but what happens when you mix them with a drone is way, way cooler than that. 

The world around us and especially the world of extreme sports has been revolutionized thanks to GoPro cameras, the specialized devices to record in movement from anywhere. The team behind them has, in the last few years, provided a few cameras for different drones, and we have seen some really impressive videos showcasing what can be done, yet the GoPro team has now decided to jump into the business too and create their very own drone, officially called Karma.

The name of this drone was first revealed through a promotional video that seems to have been recorded using this new drone. The most important thing when it comes to drones equipped with cameras are stability and fluidity, and in this recording of the Karma we got to see, we could appreciate a new, fantastic product doing amazing takes in an open field, and even in some really hard to maneuver areas such as a forest. Furthermore, it seemed capable of pretty impressing speeds, and a surprising ability to quickly turn around and get ready for different, wide shots. Check the video below these lines!

We still don’t know a lot about this drone except for the fact that it exists, so technical information is scarce. Despite this, we can confirm the video published by GoPro is 1080p, so we can assume it can carry cameras up to those specs, but we will have to wait and see to know whether there will be 4K models or not. It is possible that the GoPro drone will feature its own camera, not unlike the GoPro Hero 4 Session, but with optical stabilizing to achieve the fidelity required when you have a device like this travelling through the air.

Karma, the GoPro Drone will come out at some point throughout 2016, but they haven’t revealed netiher the exact date nor pricing. There is a very special clue for those with the keenest eyes: GoPro will be giving away 100 Karma Drones once it releases, and the winners will be picked in April 2016, so we might be able to purchase the drone around that date.

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Retro Games Controller: classic gaming for the masses

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A new gaming console has just appeared in the UK, and it’s aimed at nostalgic gamers who miss arcades. Learn all about this retro device in this story!

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The gaming world has been growing non-stop for generations now, but it has always looked towards the future with the idea of predicting what is to come. THis is not the case of the Retro Games Controller, an extremely cheap gaming system (which costs only £11.95) that, instead of attempting to compete with your home consoles, aims to give older gamers a different option when it comes to enjoying games in their living-room. The Retro Games Controller is a tiny video game console built to be able to play classic titles, in the same vein of the classic arcade cabinets of the 80s, but without a physical box taking space in your living-room, and running all of the games straight from the controller itself. After supplying the controller with three AA batteries, you can plug it straight on your TV’s RCA port, and enjoy some of the simplest but most enjoyable games of the last few years.

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The controller itself features an analog nub not unlike the ones from arcade machines, with two buttons that are used to perform the entirety of all tasks in the games, along with a select and start button. All of the games available for this console (which are over 200) have a very 80s feel to them, with retro graphics and huge pixels livening up your screen. When the console is turned on, you will be taken to a menu where you can pick your favorite titles, with games such as Racing Fighter, Aerial Warfare, Police vs Thief, PongPong, Space Base, Wonderball or Apple Chess among many others. When we say this is a very 80’s like machine, we refer to the period before the release of the NES, even, so forget the Castlevanias, Mega Man and other games like that. What is a real shame, though, is that titles like Pac-man or Donkey Kong are nowhere to be found in this machine, but both Namco and Nintendo have more of a reputation for being extremely protective of their IPs.

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Just like we said before, this is not a gadget for gamers who already have a PS4 or Xbox One at home, but maybe for someone who was a teenager in the early 80’s and has fond memories of playing at the arcade while waiting for their pizza to be ready. This is a console for those who wish to wish to relive a time long gone, and even though the controller could be bigger, or it could have better options for a second player in several titles, this console does what it does extremely well.

The games are so simple and beautiful they are timeless, and with the holiday season just around the block having such classics ready to be fired up for the entire family doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all. Forget about the loading times and the cinematic experiences, this is gaming the way it was, and just the way you remember it.

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When is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Coming Out?

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The year is coming to an end, and we don’t know a lot about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7, but it’s not like we lack theories and rumors. This is especially the case when it comes to its eventual release date.

Samsung breathed new life into its Galaxy series with the Galaxy S6, and returned to shape providing one of their best phones in years. This is an feat they might want to achieve again with their upcoming flagship, the Samsung S7, Even though we do not know a lot about the elusive new model by the Korean giant, and information is scarce, rumors abound. The big question when it comes to this smartphone is when will the Galaxy S7 release, and at this very moment, we have three theories with compelling evidence and good chances of being true. On one hand, it is said that Samsung will be introducing their new Galaxy S7 during January, which would fit in the big scheme of things with an eventual Consumer Electronic Show presentation in Las Vegas – so far, this is the best theory out there.

On the other hand, sources from Korea Investment claim that we could expect its formal introduction at the Mobile World Congress to take place in February 2016 in Barcelona. The third theory, and the one with the least evidence, claims there will be a presentation in March, after Samsung introduce their new Note and not before, but many websites around the web claim this would be way too late, and that Samsung need to introduce their new flagship way before then, as to not have to compete with any other company’s flagship. Regardless, all seems to indicate the Samsung Galaxy S7 will be very, very similar to what we saw with the Galaxy S6, but with some improvements under the hood such as the new Snapdragon 820 chipset that is meant to replace the old Exynos 7420. Right under these lines you can see a few renders that the GSM Arena team uncovered to illustrate the few changes that are coming.

Whether any of these rumors end up being true or not, it would seem the announcement will be happening in the first quarter of 2016. While all these possibilities might sound like they don’t make a lot of a difference to us, for this mega-companies it’s an incredibly important matter for their stock is public, and speculation in the market might give or take resources from whatever Samsung have in mind for whatever the S7 rumor will be the year after. The cycles keep getting shorter, but as long as Samsung keeps delivering, it will all be okay.

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