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Engadget giveaway: Win a Harmony Elite and Amazon Echo courtesy of Logitech!
Logitech's Harmony series has come a long way and now with the Elite remote control you can do more than ever before. This universal remote not only lets you control all your media devices (from TVs to streaming media players), but it also handles a variety of smart home products. You can use the Harmony Elite to adjust your Nest thermostat or connected lighting systems, all from that well-worn spot on the couch. As if that wasn't enough, the Elite universal home control also supports Alexa. Now you can even take the remote out of the equation, by simply using your voice along with one of Amazon's smart speakers. Logitech has provided us with just such a pair -- a Logitech Harmony Elite and Amazon Echo -- so that one lucky reader can have total home control with minimal effort. You'll still need to head down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning, but that counts as exercise, right?
Engadget giveaway - Win a Basslet wearable subwoofer courtesy of Lofelt!
Good headphones can usually deliver a bass-rich sound to your ears, but if you're interested in bumping up the visceral enjoyment of your beats, the Basslet can help. This haptic wearable delivers a low-end rumble -- spanning frequencies from 10 to 250 Hz -- to your wrist to enhance your listening experience. A single dongle interfaces with your headphone cable to connect with the Basslet, while two simple controls let you adjust the intensity of the bass. This wearable doesn't deliver audible low end, rather, the LoSound engine inside translates your current jam's bass into a haptic rumble to complement the listening experience. The Basslet provides six or more hours of bass-heavy listening before needing a charge, leaving plenty of time to immerse yourself in a groove. This week, Lofelt has provided us with a trio of Basslets for three lucky readers. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning! Winners: Congratulations to Jose A. of New Lenox, IL; Gideon M. of Harrisonburg, VA and Evan K of Lake Hill, NY!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Portal WiFi router!
Not only do many of us tax the limits of our bandwidth and routers, but if you're in a crowded environment and scan networks, you'll often see a long list of neighboring ones all up in your space -- Bill Wi the Science Fi anyone? Portal has come up with a method to avoid the noise by using more channels of the 5GHz WiFi spectrum than other devices. These FastLanes, as they're called, help your data move along without any neighboring interference, making them ideal for crowded environments. Plus, the onboard WiFi AutoPilot continuously monitors your network and optimizes data lanes to avoid congestion. A Portal WiFi router is capable of covering 3,000 square feet on its own, but since they're mesh network-capable, you can easily expand your coverage area with additional units. This week, Portal has provided us with three of its breakthrough devices for a trio of lucky readers. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning a Portal WiFi router. Winners: Congratulations to Bobby O. of Independence, KY; Nathaniele W. of Valdosta, GA and Sean C. of Campbell River, BC!
Engadget giveaway: Win a handcrafted desk set courtesy of Grovemade!
There's something relaxing about a neat and organized work space (at least for some of us). Less clutter can mean less distraction when you're trying to get things done. Grovemade has been helping people in this quest to find workplace zen for over five years, serving up handcrafted home and desk accessories. The products are all designed and assembled in Portland, OR., using natural materials including eastern hardrock maple, black walnut and vegetable tanned leather. To help one reader fine-tune their work space this week, Grovemade has provided a selection of accessories including a monitor and laptop stand, a desk lamp, planter, pen cup and leather mouse pad. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this starter set of Grovemade products. The product line even includes a pair of wood-encased speakers. Winner: Congratulations to Steven L. of Wexford, PA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Pixel smartphone courtesy of TurboTax!
It's tax time again, where many fight sloth and memory lapses until mid-April, when procrastinating is no longer an option. Whether you get them sorted early or wait until the last minute, Intuit's TurboTax is always there to make the process fast, easy and convenient. Using the mobile app, you can take a photo of your W-2 and it will automatically fill in your info. Since the web and mobile experiences are synced, you can even start the process on your phone and finish on your laptop, right where you left off. TurboTax also offers its service for free if you're doing a basic return and its SmartLook feature offers one-way video assistance if you get stuck. To help brighten up this financially burdensome time of year, TurboTax has provided a Google Pixel smartphone for one lucky reader this week! All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning. So, good luck and get to those taxes, the process could be a lot easier than you think. Winner: Congratulations to Rob S. of Boston, MA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a OnePlus 3T smartphone!
When OnePlus hit the scene, its smartphone sparked lots of interest, but only limited quantities were available. Now, it's become a standard for those looking to pick up a quality Android handset at a good price ($440+). The OnePlus 3T comes hot on the heels of the OnePlus 3, but it's a welcome update. Long battery life, great performance, solid build quality and a camera that works well in low light are key selling points in a handset and the 3T has them all. There's a Snapdragon 821 processor under the hood and the camera boasts 16 megapixels. Similar to Apple and Samsung's offerings, the 3T keeps its fingerprint sensor tech on the front, while OxygenOS manages the on-screen show -- which is a fairly clean-skinned version of Android. This week, OnePlus has provided us with two 3T handsets for a pair of lucky readers to enjoy. To get in on this giveaway, just head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning a OnePlus 3T smartphone. Winners: Congratulations to Korman T. of NY and Michael D. of Lubbock, TX!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win a PowerUp FPV plane courtesy of Mobilefun.co.uk
We know the feeling: You wake up on Christmas morning to a lovingly wrapped selection of socks and scarves. You need these things, of course, but everyone likes to have a little fun around the holidays, don't they? Perhaps we can keep the Christmas spirit alive with the late present of a PowerUp FPV plane. You can control this paper plane on steroids using your phone, or slot your handset into the supplied cardboard VR viewer for the full first-person cockpit experience. We've got two of these to give away thanks to our friends at Mobilefun.co.uk, and if you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, Mobilefun is offering free delivery on the cheaper PowerUp 3.0 plane when you order through the retailer's iOS app. As always, please give the rules a quick read before entering this week's giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below.
Engadget giveaway: Win an Activitè Steel fitness tracker courtesy of Withings!
If you want to ditch those notifications, but still have all that activity tracking data in a unassuming package, consider Withings' Activitè Steel. This is an all day wearable with a silicone strap and stainless steel casing that's water resistant up to 50ATM, so swimming and showering are on the menu. It works with the Health Mate app so you can see all your step, running, swimming and sleep stats, but can save data when your phone isn't along for the ride. Its activity recognition lets you live life as usual without having to tweak settings for specific activities and there's no charging needed -- the battery lasts up to eight months. Withings has provided us with three of these activity trackers for a trio of lucky readers this week, so you can keep an eye on fitness all through the holidays. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning a Withings Activitè Steel! Winners: Congratulations to Marty B. of Central Point, OR; Jeremy M. of Channahon, IL and Rafael B. of Phoenix, AZ!
Engadget giveaway: Win a smart home surveillance kit courtesy of Synology!
What's the cat doing? Did I leave the window open? Who's been eating my cereal? Keeping track of your pets and home security is easier than ever, and with Synology's latest Surveillance Station software running on one of its NAS products, there's more than just security. This well-known brand in network attached storage (NAS) offers your own personal and remotely accessible DLNA media server, letting you access photos, data, stream video and backup your files without third party services. The Surveillance Station package provides a video management system that lets you watch live feeds from multiple cameras, play back recorded video and even integrates with other security products like door controllers. This week, Synology has provided us with its DS416j NAS along with four 3TB drives and two Amcrest ProHD cameras for one extremely lucky reader. Just head on down to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning this home security and media server package from Synology America Corp!
Engadget giveaway: Win an HD DVR package courtesy of Plex!
So you've cut the cord, but want to catch a few shows on major networks without adding a new paid TV subscription. If you splurge on a digital tuner (or cable card) and antenna, you're free to enjoy uncompressed HD broadcasts from most of the majors like ABC, NBC, CBS and more -- at no charge. Add to that Plex's recent DVR feature, which lets you record shows when they air and save them to your Plex server. It's the perfect pairing, allowing you access to both your own media and Plex DVR content anywhere you want using the app. To help celebrate this recent addition, Plex has given us two complete setups for pulling in free HD TV, recording shows and streaming them. That includes an HDHomeRun Connect dual digital tuner, an HD antenna and a free lifetime Plex Pass, for unmitigated access to all of Plex's best features. Just head on down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this economical HD TV package! Winners: Congratulations to Tom B. of Waterford, VA and Jonathan S. of Bellevue, WA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Foodsniffer to check the status of your leftovers!
Many lucky people across the US today will be presented with more food than they can handle, and that means... leftovers. Whether you're an overstocked host or a guest who's lucky enough to get the tupperware treatment filled with extra uncooked ingredients, there's a chance those extra eats will drag on for days, or even weeks. As time marches on, it helps to have a second opinion on the actual freshness of those vittles. That's where Foodsniffer can help out. It's an app-connected handheld sensor that scans raw food for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted from decomposing beef, poultry and fish. It can verify if food is still fresh, on its way out or definitively spoiled. Foodsniffer has provided us with three units for a trio of lucky readers this week, saving them from potential stomach trouble over dubious leftover consumption. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning! Winners: Congratulations to Dennis E. of Irvine, CA; Sidharth P. of Jersey City, NJ and Jorgen K. of Winnipeg, CA!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Honor 8 smartphone courtesy of Huawei!
There's something personal about a smartphone. It stays with you day-to-day or, heck, even moment-to-moment, so it helps to have a sleek design and quality camera on board to capture the moments you experience. Huawei's recently released Honor 8 fits the bill, offering a premium exterior and the increasingly popular dual camera setup.
Engadget giveaway: Win an Overdrive smart racing set courtesy of Anki!
Toys are all grown up now and video game-like features have crossed over into the physical realm. So, it's not surprising that when Anki isn't working on more traditional robot pals, it's developing its AI-powered Overdrive racers. Last month the company added the Freewheel and X52 Supertrucks as expansions to its racer lineup. To get a jump start on all the holiday fun, we're giving away two Overdrive Speed Bundles this week, along with the new X52 for a pair of lucky readers. It's easy to build out track set ups beginning with a Starter Kit and moving on to expansion packs to enhance the action. The vehicles can learn the track configurations using infrared sensors, helping you race against friends (using your mobile device) or artificially intelligent opponents. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning one of these AI-powered racing bundles from Anki.
Engadget giveaway: Win an Amplifi HD home WiFi system!
Whether you're in a spacious home or cramped apartment, WiFi coverage isn't always what it could be. That's usually solved by upgrading your router to something with more power and range. Ubiquiti Labs has just launched its Amplifi HD (high density) WiFi system to help power users get the most out of their wireless network. The router includes a color touchscreen, as well as a mobile app for easy setup and is said to be ideal for connections of 200Mbps or more, making it a good option high-capacity streaming, gaming and IoT households. Two mesh antennas help to provide up to 20,000SF in range and offer convenient signal indicators for quick status checks. The company has provided us with two of these Amplifi HD systems in advance of its November 21st release for a pair of lucky readers this week. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this power-packed WiFi system. Winners: Congratulations to Lucas A. of Atlanta, GA and Jay J. of Beverly Hills, CA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a DIY Lego drone kit courtesy of Flybrix!
One of the caveats for buying a drone is that you may only enjoy a few minutes of flight before ham-handedly smashing it into a constellation of bits and pieces. Usually, those fragments mean the end of your amateur pilot career, but with a Flybrix drone, it's a momentary setback. Just head back to the drawing board, snap a few Lego bricks together and you'll be back in business. There's a pre-programmed, Arduino capable control board for brains, along with an assortment of Lego bricks and components that should take less then 15 minutes to assemble. Download the flight control app for iOS or Android and the sky's the limit. The Lego framework also makes it easy for you your kids to mess around with customized designs. This week, three lucky readers will take home their own kit to assemble, while others can take advantage of special $20 off launch deal for basic and deluxe kits. Just head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this Flybrix drone kit. Winners: Congratulations to Kelly D. of Elmhurst Twp, PA, Jeff M. of Georgetown, TX and Brandon P. of Baton Rouge, LA!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win an iPhone 7 courtesy of Casetify
When the mornings are feeling that little bit crisper and the nights are drawing in, it can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming. Okay, it might be a little premature to start thinking about the festive holiday, but thanks to our friends at Casetify, it might come a little early for you. This week, we're giving away a matte black iPhone 7 (32GB) with one of the case maker's slick protective classic grip cases. Casetify specialises in turning your favourite Instagram photo(s) into custom phone accessories, so it's throwing in a gift card for one of those too. You can enter up to three times via the Rafflecopter widget below. Just don't forget to give the rules a quick scan while you're down there.
Engadget giveaway: Win a wireless surround sound system courtesy Polk Audio!
Surround sound is a wonderful thing, especially when you can have it in your own home. Running wires, sometimes across the center of a room to hook up your satellite speakers, however, is rarely ideal. Starting October 25th, when a DTS Play-Fi firmware update rolls out, Polk Audio will offer immersive 5.1 surround sound through its various Omni series of wireless speakers. Products like Polk's SB1+ sound bar and subwoofer combo will be able to send a Dolby decoded rear channel signal to the Omni S2, S2R and S6 wireless speakers. Not only will those Omni wireless options continue to provide multi-room networked audio, but you can place them in a surround configuration for immersive enjoyment. This week, Polk has provided us with the SB1+ and a pair of Omni S2 wireless speakers for a ready-to-go surround system for one lucky reader. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning!
Engadget giveaway: Win an EGG speaker system courtesy of KEF!
Kef has been bringing high-resolution audio to music enthusiasts for decades, covering both the wildly expensive variety and more affordable versions. This week, we're giving away the EGG bookshelf speakers, which include a built-in amplifier, a digital analog converter (DAC) and 96kHz/24-bit USB input. There's also an optical connector for high-res TV listening and Bluetooth with aptX support for high-resolution wireless streaming. These speakers are aimed at providing crisp, clear, full sound via the proprietary Uni-Q driver array, which the company describes as "sit anywhere" technology. The unique, rounded design and quality output make these a great addition to any home audio setup and one lucky reader will get a pair to take home. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this high-resolution sound system from Kef. Winner: Congratulations to Cherie O. of South Milwaukee, WI!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Sport courtesy of F-Secure!
The world is burgeoning with IoT devices and we're in a state of constant connectivity. Occasionally hopping on random WiFi networks isn't unheard of and checking in on your home via internet-facing devices is pretty standard stuff. Just as you lock down your front door, it's wise to consider some digital security. F-Secure's Freedome provides a virtual private network to help keep your online life and devices safe. With the service, trackers and advertisers won't see your activity, plus you can bypass regional content restrictions while traveling. Even over public WiFi, your traffic is encrypted. Freedome's protective web also fends off against malicious sites, bad apps and hackers. The app works with the Apple Watch, providing protection with the push of a button, and helps you monitor potential threats from your wrist. This week, F-Secure has provided an Apple Watch Sport (42mm) and a year's subscription for one luck reader. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this wearable and security combo. Winner: Congratulations to Shaun R. of Weatherford, TX!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win an iPhone 7 courtesy of Mobilefun.co.uk
It's that time of year again. Do you upgrade to a new iPhone or hold out for next year's models? Or, do you just let us make that decision for you? Thanks to our friends at Mobilefun.co.uk, we've got a silver iPhone 7 (32GB) to give away this week, complete with one of the accessory specialist's cases "for life." Even if you don't win, you can take advantage of this promotion and get a free, clear shell for your 7 or 7 Plus by signing up to the retailer's newsletter. Once you've received your cover, you can always unsubscribe if you're not interested in the tips and offers, and you'll still be able to claim another free iPhone case every time you upgrade (hence the "for life" clarifier). As always, you can enter the competition up to three times via the widget below -- after you've read the rules, that is.
