PodCase Kickstarter bundles AirPod charging and iPhone case

A clever new Kickstarter project bundles the idea of an iPhone case with an AirPod portable charger. Basically merging the charge-on-the-go functionality of the AirPod case, the PodCase keeps AirPods and iPhone together in one case while charging the AirPods when not in use. Sounds like a neat idea, specially for travellers who want to cut down on the amount of devices they carry. I do wonder how secure the AirPods will be in this case

Fujifilm launches new X-E3 camera and new 80mm Macro Lens

Fujifilm announced the new FUJIFILM X-E3 rangefinder style mirrorless digital camera with outstanding image quality and enhanced handling. The X-E3 features the latest 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III image sensor and the X-Processor Pro high-speed image processing engine, along with a new image recognition algorithm in an ultra-compact body.

Also announced today is the new XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens, the first 1.0x magnification mid-telephoto macro lens in the X Series lineup of interchangeable lenses. The lens features a focal length equivalent to 122mm (in the 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of F2.8 for beautiful bokeh.

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Huawei surpasses Apple as 'world's second-biggest smartphone maker'

Huawei has overtaken Apple Inc. as  the world's second biggest smartphone maker in terms of sales. Huawei surpassed Apple in sales for June and July, breaking the duopoly enjoyed by Apple and Samsung for at least five years according to figures from Counterpoint Research.

Apple has moved to third place, a position it hasn't seen since the heyday of BlackBerry and Nokia. Apple has held one of the top two spots since 2010 after unseating BlackBerry and later on Nokia, companies that are no longer considered serious platforms and merely serve as Android OEMs today.

Huawei's reign, however, is expected to be short as Apple is planning its biggest iPhone release in years starting next week. With multiple models expected to hit the market, the company is expected to rally in terms of sales even as initial supplies are expected to be constrained. 

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Forza 7 is complete, ready for September 19 demo

The green flag is about to drop on Forza Motorsport 7.The game goes live worldwide on Oct. 3, with Ultimate Edition owners hitting the track on Sept. 29. As we near the finish line, developers have been working non-stop to deliver fans the biggest and best Forza game yet and, today, they announced that Forza Motorsport 7 has officially gone gold.

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