Razer, 'Minecraft' team up for blocky gaming peripherals

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Razer partnered with Mojang Studios to launch an official Minecraft-themed collection of gaming peripherals. This collaboration brings together Razer's technology and the world of Minecraft, offering fans a unique and immersive gaming experience. The collection includes a range of devices, each designed to match the look of the blocky universe.

The Razer | Minecraft lineup features the BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Kraken V4 X headset, Cobra mouse, and Gigantus V2 mouse mat, all sporting Minecraft-inspired designs and RGB lighting. Notably, purchasing any of these items unlocks exclusive in-game items, such as the Ender Dragon Shawl and Overgrown Arm.

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Apple unveils iPhone 16e, ditching the SE moniker

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Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level model joining the iPhone 16 family. Dropping the SE branding, the iPhone 16e aims to distance itself from perceptions of being a "lesser" device. It boasts several key features, including Apple Intelligence support, previously absent in the iPhone 14.  

The iPhone 16e sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Ceramic Shield, and Apple claims it has the "toughest back glass in a smartphone." It's powered by the A18 chip and features a 48MP "2-in-1 camera system"—though it's still a single lens setup capable of lossless 2x zoom. Apple also promises "the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone," exceeding the iPhone 11 by six hours and all SE models by up to 12 hours. But that claim requires real-life testing.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 2/9/2025 - 2/15/2025

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Beatbot's AI-powered AquaSense 2 pool cleaners now available

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Beatbot unveiled its AquaSense 2 series robotic pool cleaners at CES 2025, and the innovative devices are available for purchase starting today. The series features three models, starting at US$1,499 (around CA$2,142), designed for above-ground and in-ground pools up to 300 square meters. Each model boasts an array of sensors for comprehensive pool cleaning.

The top-of-the-line AquaSense 2 Ultra, priced at $3,450 (~CA$4,930), features HybridSense AI Pool Mapping. This advanced system uses 27 sensors to meticulously clean the pool surface, waterline, floor, and walls. The Ultra also performs clarification tasks and includes dual side brushes for increased cleaning coverage.

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