Ugreen, a leading innovator in consumer electronics, is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Network Attached Storage (NAS) series. The launch is scheduled for March 26 on the popular crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter.com. This campaign is specifically aimed at users in the United States and Germany. As a special incentive, UGREEN is offering an early bird discount of 40%, with prices commencing at just USD $239.99. Visit Kickstarter.com to be among the first to experience UGREEN's innovative NASync series.

UGREEN NASync series is a versatile range designed to cater to a variety of use scenarios. The NASync DXP2800 and NASync DXP4800 and DXP4800 Plus are tailored for personal and home users. For power users and business solutions, UGREEN offers the NASync DXP6800 Pro and NASync DXP8800 Plus. Lastly, the NASync DXP480T Plus is specifically designed to meet the needs of creative and media professionals.

Know more about the Kickstarter campaign here.

The characters in a Lovecraft story are susceptible to… mutation. Minds and bodies are forever altered by exposure to the horrors hiding in the darker corners of the world. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that The Sinking City 2—which just got a world premiere in the latest Xbox Partner Preview broadcast—has undergone its own unexpected change. Where the first game was a detective adventure, with horror bubbling up from its flooded world, its sequel has taken on a darker, more aggressive form. The Sinking City 2 is a true horror game now, with more emphasis on combat, while keeping a Lovecraftian narrative close to its twisted heart.

"The Sinking City is one of our most successful titles, because of our stronger horror genre leanings and the setting," Frogwares Head of Publishing, Sergey Oganesyan tells me. "For us, it was kind of a breakthrough, and we are super excited to work on a full-scale horror game. We have created quite a few detective adventures in the past, so now we're going to mix things up to keep doing what people love from us - meaning story-rich experiences - while still being able to evolve."

The Eleventh Hour Games team is thrilled to showcase the launch trailer for Last Epoch 1.0: Echoes from the Void, and the opening of our updated Pre-Order Editions. Last Epoch combines time travel, exciting dungeon crawling, engrossing character customization and endless replayability to create an Action RPG for veterans and newcomers alike. Travel through the world of Eterra's past and face dark empires, wrathful gods and untouched wilds—to find a way to save time itself from The Void.

I'm thrilled to announce that Eleventh Hour Games is launching the long-awaited 1.0 version of Last Epoch on February 21st, 2024. After a journey that started with the dream of uniting genre enthusiasts to create the next great ARPG and forming an after-hours team through Reddit, to holding a successful Kickstarter 18 months later, and then building Last Epoch alongside our passionate community throughout Early Access…we're confident in saying that we've made something truly special.

The SG10 is an ambitious product designed to push the boundaries of fanless technology and create a gaming case capable of cooling high-performance CPUs and GPUs without the use of fans. This project collaboration between Streacom and Calyos is also aimed at showcasing the application of loop heat pipe technology in PC cooling and represents the first step in creating a viable mainstream high-performance solid-state alternative to water cooling solutions.

The spiritual successor to the SG10 began life as a Kickstarter project launched by Calyos as the NSG S0, and whilst having extensive expertise in cooling, the additional challenges of consumer product manufacturing proved to be a stumbling block. A search ensued to find a partner with suitable experience to get the project back on track, and with experience in both case manufacturing and fanless cooling, Streacom was the natural fit. As can be understood just by glancing at the image, the SG10 represents a complete redesign of the NSG S0. Not a single asset or component was carried over from the original case. This includes the Evaporator that pumps the coolant around the loop and the Condenser that radiates the heat, both core components that make this performance possible. Everything has been entirely re-engineered and improved far beyond the original specification and performance.

Khadas, an emerging technology company that designs and manufactures cutting-edge computing and electronic devices, today announces the launch of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their next-generation portable-computer series, the Khadas Mind Portable Workstation. The company is also developing a versatile ecosystem of peripherals for the Khadas Mind, that is based upon its proprietary Mind Link interface.

Building upon Khadas' ongoing momentum in the realm of ARM-based PCs and consumer electronics, this revolutionary lineup aims to redefine the portable computing experience by offering a truly versatile, flexible, and powerful multidimensional computing solution. With the Khadas Mind Portable Workstation and its ecosystem, we seek to unlock a new era of productivity, providing users the ability to seamlessly transition between various computing modes using the same computer, all whilst delivering uncompromising performance.

COLECO, a pioneer in the gaming industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Revival Series: Mini Arcade Machines. With an illustrious history of introducing iconic gaming experiences, COLECO is once again revolutionizing the gaming landscape by bringing back the beloved classics that defined a generation. COLECO first made waves in 1981 when it released a line of mini arcade machines that forever changed the way people enjoyed arcade games. Titles like Pac-Man, Frogger, and Donkey Kong captivated the masses, allowing them to experience the thrill of the arcade from the comfort of their homes.

Responding to the passionate requests of its devout fan base, COLECO is excited to present the Revival Series. These stand-alone mini arcade machines are set to capture the hearts of gamers once again, offering a one-game-per-machine experience, a unique feature that sets them apart from competitors. With limited runs of each game, ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 units, the Revival Series promises an exclusive and collectible gaming experience of unparalleled quality.

Streacom have announced that they'll be hosting a booth at Computex with CALYOS, where they'll be showing the fruits of their labors on the long awaited SG10 passive-cooled chassis. If you're unfamiliar with the story of the SG10: back in late 2016 CALYOS made waves in the tech sphere with a novel new passively cooled ATX chassis prototype called the NSG S0. Their passive design relied on phase-change evaporator blocks and 'Loop Heat Pipe' runs out to condenser-finstack cooling zones that consumed the entire rear and front panels of the chassis to cool the GPU and CPU. The total thermal dissipation of this design was estimated at the time to allow for up to 600 W of heat, with final numbers to be determined after the design had been finalized. CALYOS opened a Kickstarter for the NSG S0 in early 2017 which attracted 461 backers and a quarter million Euro to fund the project goal of €150K. Many of the top contributors were told they would be receiving the finished NSG S0 by the end of 2017. A promise that fell immediately flat as the chassis never materialized for backers of the project. Dozens of project updates, excuses, executive changeovers, private funding campaigns, and empty promises finally led to Streacom being involved as the experienced party to redesign and deliver a product on the initial NSG S0 premise.

New store page, new trailer... new EVERYTHING for our upcoming puzzle-adventure game Firmament...Firmament will release on May 18th! Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

EXPLORE THE WORLD
Featuring a unique steampunk aesthetic, Firmament invites you to explore the legendary deep world-building Cyan Worlds is known for. Firmament is a fantastic visual feast, with thrilling new sights to see around every corner. At the same time, the world of Firmament feels completely plausible; as though it were constructed with a bigger purpose in mind… A purpose you will be compelled to discover as you play.

Detectives, we have arrived! After much anticipation, Sherlock Holmes The Awakened has been released! Enjoy the Lovecraftian madness. We made this game during one heck of a time. We made it while our country is at war. We faced challenges such as constant power outages, irregular work schedules, air raids, evacuations, losing our homes, saying goodbyes to our loved ones (through immigration, or worse), and losing team members so that they could defend our country.

We worked from our homes, our office, and from underground bunkers or train stations. It was an enduring and unending nightmare. But with all this chaos around, working on The Awakened helped us maintain a little sense of normalcy. We truly gave it all - sweat, emotions, and spirit to the development of this game.

EVERSPACE 2 1.0 Launches Today! - Pilots, brace for impact! Launch day is here! After more than five years of development, with over two years in Early Access, v1.0 is finally ready to download on Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Windows Store! What a ride it's been… and we're not done yet! More on that below! We've put together an absolutely amazing EVERSPACE 2 PC Launch Trailer. Longtime EVERSPACE 2 players may spot new scenes in already-seen areas. Let's see if you catch them all.

With 1.0, we're adding the final chapter of the campaign, which lets you explore the new star system Khione, unlock tier 4 ships, find the best trading deals for commodities, and face new bosses, plus a whole host of other neat additions. But before you start a new game (strongly recommended) and delve in, let's stop for a moment and take a look back at the very beginning to appreciate just what an insane journey we've been together on. You can read the history behind the game here.

Today, JMGO, a pioneer of smart projectors, has announced the launch of its latest N1 Ultra 4K Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector on Kickstarter via a 45-day crowdfunding project. The N1 Ultra is a cutting-edge projector set to facilitate the technological advancement of the projector industry. Featuring the self-developed MALC (Microstructure Adaptive Laser Control) Triple Color Laser Optics and an integrated gimbal design, the N1 Ultra offers a novel solution that guarantees a premium audio-visual experience and an ultimate level of flexibility at the same time.

"Our latest product, the JMGO N1 Ultra, is designed to provide unparalleled immersive viewing experiences with its versatile and portable form," said Will Wang, CPO of JMGO. "By bringing this industry-first triple color laser gimbal projector to the world, we are sustaining our innovative momentum in our ongoing mission to transform user experience."

Released today on Kickstarter, Epomaker introduces the FirstBlood B67, which features a unique full acrylic design. With the proprietary double-sided RGB LEDs, This compact 65% keyboard has packed an extensive range of versatile features into its eye-catching form factor. It's compact enough to fit on almost any desktop along with accommodating intensive typing applications, while boosting users' intuitive working flow through its wired and wireless dual connectivities and multi-devices connection.

Aesthetic Full Acrylic Design
While keyboards now have become an integral part of everyday work and personal life, more and more users are not content with regular membrane keyboards and are looking for something that can convey personalities. The FirstBlood B67 is on a mission to start a desk setup aesthetic revolution. It's one of the few acrylic keyboards on the market that utilizes a complete solid translucent acrylic material to make the full body of the B67's case. Equipped with proprietary double-sided RGB LEDs that can shine both from the front and the back. Adding icing on the cake, the south-facing design helps the B67 reflect the lights even brighter, bringing brilliant backlighting as shiny as gems to life.

AOKZOE, an emerging gaming & tech company based in Shanghai, has now announced the world's first AMD 6800U handheld console with the AOKZOE A1. The much anticipated 6800U powered console will surely bring advancement to the gaming experience. With the combination of AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Radeon 680M graphics, along with LPDDR5X memory, AOKZOE A1 is able to deliver Elden Ring at 60 FPS and Forza over 100 FPS.

The AOKZOE A1 is equipped with pure aluminium cooling fins, pure copper heat pipes, fans and intelligent temperature control to ensure efficient heat dissipation. Being compatible with both Windows 11 and SteamOS, AOKZOE A1 allows the players to access their gaming library on the go, from AAA titles to emulating their favorite retro games.

Epomaker announces the TH96 keyboard, which brings top configurations and an extensive range of features at an affordable price. Thanks to the special structural design, the TH96 delivers a completely solid feel due to the stainless steel plate which adds weight and strength to the keyboard. It is innovatively designed featuring the silicone gasket mount structure, added sound-absorbing foam, Poron foam utilization, and a thick silicone damping bottom pad which all provide a responsive and satisfying typing sound.

On top of the solid design, the TH96 is versatile to boost working productivity by featuring a scroll knob on the top right corner. From changing the volume to scrolling through panels, this CNC-machined metal knob can be used to enhance your creative workflow depending on the program being used. Offering Bluetooth 5.0 and/or 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity on top of wired connectivities, the TH96 Tri-Connectivities version allows users to connect up to 3 simultaneous devices and seamlessly switch between, say, a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. It's also compatible with both Windows and macOS layouts. To better feed different preferences, the Tri-Connectivities version can be remapped using the provided proprietary software to change the key layout depending on user needs. While every mechanical keyboard delivers different sounds and typing feel due to the various different fixed switches, the TH96 features hot swappable and south-facing LEDs, thus allowing users to easily change the switches and keycaps without worrying about any interference from keycaps hitting the switches either.

Emerge, a social virtual connection company, today announced the launch of the Emerge Home system: the first product to enable immersive 'bare-hands' tactile experiences in the Metaverse. A recent study from National Research Group, uncovering consumer views of the Metaverse found that the majority are excited about the Metaverse, but 78% of consumers say "when interacting with people virtually, I miss the ability to physically touch and interact with them." Online, we miss non-verbal cues, sensory experiences, and ways of feeling things together. As virtual worlds become the epicenter of shared social experiences, they still lack a key pillar of our human experience - the ability to use our bare hands to feel, interact, and physically connect with those who matter most to us, our "inner circles".

The Emerge Home system consists of three components: the Emerge Wave-1 device, the Emerge Home social virtual experience, and the Emerge Home mobile app. The Emerge Wave-1 is a new tabletop device that invites your bare hands to be your controllers. Around the same footprint as a 13" laptop, it emits sculpted ultrasonic waves that allow users to feel and interact via touch in the virtual world. Through the use of Emerge's patented technology, the Emerge Wave-1 creates a mid-air field of interaction up to three feet above the device and 120 degrees around it.

Anker Innovations, a global leader in mobile charging and consumer electronics, today unveiled new products from its brands Anker, AnkerWork, eufy Security and Nebula. This includes an AI-powered video conferencing bar with built-in lighting; a smart video doorbell with two cameras; and a portable 4K laser projector featuring AndroidTV.

The AnkerWork B600 utilizes an all-in-one design that combines a 2K camera, 4 mics array, built-in speakers and supplemental light bar. Ideal for use either at home or at personal office space, the compact design easily sets atop an external monitor. Once connected using USB-C, the B600 can be used with most current video conference platforms to provide vibrant video and crystal-clear audio while keeping the desk uncluttered. The B600's VoiceRadar technology combined with dynamic beamforming and an A.I. algorithm allows users to achieve full-duplex, clear calls in noisy environments, while the 2K capable video camera offers auto-focus, FOV adjustment, and image enhancement while also utilizing the camera's MagicSight technology for automated lighting adjustment including brightness and color temperature.

Epomaker announces the Epomaker Lite, a 60% form factor wireless mechanical keyboard whose patented Shallow Gasket-Mount design makes it unique from any other traditional gasket-mount keyboard on the current market. In addition to the new design, the Epomaker Lite also features many attractive features such as hot swappable switches, wired and wireless dual connectivity, and multi-device simultaneous connection.

What's a Gasket-Mount Structure?
The core concept of a gasket-mount design is to provide a soft typing feeling and raindrop-like typing sounds by avoiding direct contact between the keyboard plate and the other keyboard components. Instead of using screws to support the inner components, the traditional gasket structure uses small pieces of rubber/silicone gaskets on the edges inside the keyboard, making the gaskets be the main contact points between the inner bottom of the case, the PCB, and the top plate. Nonetheless, the conventional gasket structures only have the gaskets padding on the edges of the keyboard, leaving the center empty. This can cause a lack of support in the main typing area of the keyboard, resulting in an inconsistent sound and typing feel.

Linsoul Audio has been striving to bring the acoustic performance of professional in-ear monitors to the public. After two years of putting passion for perfection to the test and engineering, Linsoul has worked in conjunction with Peacock Audio to introduce the Peacock Flight, which is a superior hand-crafted set of true wireless earphones. Each Peacock Flight unit is handcrafted from start to finish, from the shell molding process to the wiring of the drivers. This is a bespoke design, which makes the earphones be a true one-of-a-kind artwork. The engineering and tuning process is meticulously conducted, and strict testing of each driver component ensures the greatest precision and quality control.

Acoustic performance always comes first on priorities for earphones. Equipped with a Qualcomm aptX HD-compatible chipset, the Peacock Flight supports aptX codecs, which ensures crystal clear sound production with extremely low latency. What's more, the Qualcomm QCC3040 Bluetooth chipset brings a stable connection to achieve the most coherent connection and listening experience. On top of that, the Peacock Flight is also equipped with Qualcomm's latest Clear Voice Capture (CVC) 8.0, which is a noise reduction algorithm that effectively filters out background noise to reduce up to 30 dB of unwanted ambient sound during phone calls. By accurately calculating the position of the caller in relation to environmental sounds, CVC 8.0 allows a pure sound transmission for cleaner and more audible calls.

VR and AR headsets might not have been quite the success they were expected to be, mainly due to cost, but now, a Japanese company has developed what has to be one of the weirdest VR headsets to date, one that's meant to be used in bed.

The HalfDive VR headset, or BMD (Bed-Mounted-Display) from Diver-X is trying to implement a range of new features that have never been seen before in a VR headset, such as "wind feedback. This is simply done by a pair of fans built into the headset that outside of adding a touch of wind in your face effect, can apparently also be used for cooling down the user.

Other more normal features include a 3D audio system that consists of four speakers placed around the head, a force feedback system based on what might best be described as friction bands, vibration feedback via an "audio exciter" and foot controllers in addition to regular hand controllers.

MelGeek, respected makers of innovative mechanical keyboards, just announced the Kickstarter launch of a stunning new keyboard with gasket mount, infinite RGB backlight, and hot-swappable and programmable keys that make typing an efficient and enjoyable experience. This full-featured mechanical keyboard is available now.

Mojo68 is immediately recognizable. Its case is completely see-through and it has six unique styles, with keycaps in three profiles and five types of available switches. It simply shines, thanks to its infinite RGB backlit keyboard that is customizable for any color and rhythm. But Mojo68 is more than just a great-looking keyboard. It is also packed with features that boost productivity and enhance the typing experience.

Epomaker announces the Epomaker NT68, a wireless 65% compact mechanical keyboard designed with versatility, which comes with a foldable carrying case which can be used as a movable stand. This is a slim, sleek, and smart keyboard designed for creators, developers, gamers, and anyone who seeks performance, portability, and comfort anywhere they need to work and game.

Type and play games efficiently and comfortably on your familiar keyboard layout - the NT68 can directly sit on the top of your laptop's built-in keyboard while preserving the laptop's trackpad at your most familiar position for more precision and control. No matter you are using windows system or macOS, the media keys you need can be easily accessed by designated shortcuts. By pressing FN+W/E, you can effortlessly switch the keyboard layout between Windows and macOS. If there are any specific preferences, NT68's software allows you to customize the layout and remap the keys based on any personal needs. Your customized layout can be stored as a layer in the keyboard, and you can save up to 3 customized layers， which refers to three different layouts to fit your various devices.

[Editor's note: Our review of the Epomaker AK84S can be found here for those interested.]

The Epomaker AK84S, now available on Kickstarter, is an 84-key wireless hot-swappable mechanical keyboard that is specifically optimized for macOS compatibility. It's versatile and customizable, even for its switches and keycaps. Compared with Epomaker previous GK/SK keyboards, the AK84S is equipped with a new set of silicone keycaps. On top of that, the proprietary Chocolate switches are available in different types to offer various tactile feelings. The AK84S provides several types of designs, including an aluminum frame version, a full aluminum case version, and a unique bold acrylic design version.

Hey remember this thing from CES last year? I left my meeting with CharaChorder quite impressed by also with a lot of questions, and wanting answers that I am still curious about. Fast forward an year and some change, and it appears that the CharaChorder is actually up for sale somewhat? The render there is different looking from the original retail renders, and there is a 2-month lead time as well, but this has not stopped the company from putting up a more relatable keyboard form factor on Kickstarter.

Dubbed the CharaChorder Lite, it is a 60% keyboard that manages to squeeze in arrow keys in there too. But the most interesting thing here is no doubt the adoption of the company's patented "chorded entry" system that allows for chords and phrases to be typed in simultaneously, and not one one character at a time. I will reserve judgment on how easy it is to adapt to this system until I test a unit in person if possible, however the company is promising training modules for owners to help reduce the entry barrier. The CharaChorder Lite has already met its funding goals on Kickstarter, and comes available at a much more attainable price too compared to the original CharaChorder.

I'll admit that I came across this almost immediately after the DUEX dual-screen laptop monitors yesterday, but had to do a double take after glancing at this thing which took a day! Having just moved across multiple oceans, yours truly was in the mood for a UPS for the review test setup and this got my interest in more ways than one. BLUETTI had launched a 2000 Wh energy storage device last summer, which was pretty good timing for all the work-at-home and energy shortage experiences shortly across the globe, and the company clearly saw a need to go even bigger. This time, they have up to a 5100 Wh "portable" UPS/battery that can be charged by AC mains or even solar power.

The portability comes in the form of a fairly compact and energy-dense device on wheels, with the intention being to roll this over to wherever you want. The increased energy density relative to a typical UPS is indeed with a Lithium-ion battery, but one that uses LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry instead. LFP chemistry, for those interested, is relatively new to the battery market owing to challenges until recently in increasing the electrical conductivity, but offers advantages over most other options in not using nickel or cobalt, thus making it more eco-friendly, safer, and less costly, while retaining increased charge/discharge cycles at a usable efficiency. Indeed, the BLUETTI EP500 Pro claims 6000 cycles of use at retaining ~70-80% capacity at this point, which alone means you can run a small house for 15+ years should you find the means to charge it consistently too. The company is providing the means to hook it up to solar charging kits, as well as a fusion panel for 240 V operation from the 120 V units to run high-power machinery. Yes, it's complete overkill for my needs and yours, and at $2799+ on Kickstarter for the SKUs it is priced out for many DIYers too, but it's still interesting tech from a materials and engineering perspective that perhaps may interest some home owners here. Apparently others agreed with this already, seeing as how it met its goals within 24 hours and has a little under 2 months left to go to break some crowdfunding records. Hit the link in the source for more info if you are interested!

Continuing this series that began with the MSI gaming foot pedals, I came across Duex on Kickstarter today. Remember Razer's Project Valerie? It was the triple screen laptop concept shown off at CES 2017, but nothing came out of it from the company to this date. Duex, or rather Mobile Pixels Inc., first made the second-screen DUO that shipped in 2019, and then the triple screen TRIO that shipped last year and looks very bizarre and interesting to fit this series perfectly in my opinion. The company decided that their second-screen experience can be improved further, and have taken to crowdfunding again with two new models called the DUEX Lite and DUEX Plus,

The DUEX Lite is a 12.5" screen and the DUEX Plus a 13.3" model that also offers a few other features additional USB ports, an aluminium alloy frame, auto aspect ratio rotation, as well as increased compatibility with other mobile devices beyond laptops on an x86 platform. The screens are held in place on a magnetic base which allows them to be pushed back into the back of the laptop to make for a thick sandwich, as well as extended in either direction and pivoted to allow for a compact dual-screen experience on the go. The DUEX Lite has an advertised MSRP of ~$315 (their own numbers are off by $5 depending on the early bird tiers) and the DUEX Plus at ~$345, and currently can be had for much lower on Kickstarter as expected. Do keep in mind that the TRIO backers seem to have mostly received the package to their satisfaction, although some are still waiting and others have had issues. So if this interests you, please do some more reading on all this before backing the project, which ends in a little under a month from now.