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Engadget giveaway: Win a Model One smartwatch courtesy of Olio!
If you've been hesitant to commit to a platform-specific wearable, fret not, there are still plenty of options. Although, few boast the high-end materials and build quality that Olio's Model One line offers. This emerging brand of watches connects to both iOS and Android apps through Bluetooth LE, using a custom OS to serve up notifications, reminders and helpful cues when contextually relevant. This week, we have one of Olio's Black Collection with a black link band for one lucky reader this week. It's crafted with brushed 316L stainless steel, a resilient PVD coating and a high-impact Ion-Exchange glass cover. It's also water resistant to 50 meters, giving you freedom to splash away or take the occasional swim without fear. Olio's currently sold out until March, but if you're looking to snag one, you've got an alternative. For now, all you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning one of these limited edition smartwatches. Winner: Congratulations to William S. of Cleveland, OH!
Make your own 'Star Wars' short for fun and profit
Watch The Force Awakens or maybe a fan restoration of A New Hope recently and want to leave your own mark on the galaxy far, far away? Well good, because the Star Wars Fan Film Awards are back. The contest is open through April 24th, and should you win, there's one of seven $250 Star Wars prize packs up for grabs and your short film will be posted online for the world to see.
Engadget giveaway: Win a Genius Kit and iPad Air 2 courtesy of Osmo!
Kids have been known to hog the iPad, so you may as well load one up with fun and educational games to offset all that Rastamouse binge watching. Osmo is an interactive game system that can challenge and entertain young minds beyond just swiping and tapping. The company's Genius Kit includes an entire suite of games that teach through storytelling and utilize a special mirror to turn the table into a playing field. Hands-on games like Tangram, Numbers and Words focus on the basics of spacial skills, math and writing, while Newton and Masterpiece provide interactive drawing tools. Osmo has given us an iPad Air 2 and a Genius Kit for one lucky Engadget reader this week, so they can give the gift of fun and learning to the next generation -- or, you know, just play with it. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this unique blend of physical and digital fun. Winner: Congratulations to Nick B. of Waseca, MN!
Engadget giveaway: Win a stereo tube amp system courtesy of Monoprice!
Tube amplifiers have long been a passion for audio purists and musicians who have cash to support the pricey habit. There's also the bonus of steampunk-esque styling that these exposed-component devices exude. This week, three lucky readers will get to warm up the sound of their digital tunes courtesy of Monoprice, an online bastion for affordable alternatives to costly electronics and cabling. This stereo tube amp system is a hybrid including vacuum tubes and solid state in one package. It offers an RCA line-in along with a toggle switch for playing tunes over Bluetooth 4.0. On top of the classic tube amp style and 25 watts-per-channel peak output, you get a pair of 5-inch 2-way bookshelf speakers and braided banana clip cables to complete the setup. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning one of these complete audio packages courtesy of Monoprice. Winners: Congratulations to Eric M. of East Aurora, NY; Jerry F. of Cincinnati, OH and Matt A. of Georgetown, KY!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Xbox One Gears of War Ultimate Edition courtesy of GameStop!
GameStop was nice enough to drop off an Xbox One Gears of War Ultimate Edition console to our offices and we're looking to pass it along to a lucky Engadget reader this week. This bundle includes a free download of the game, plus early access to the upcoming Gears of War 4 beta. There's also a second wireless controller thrown into the deal, so you can face your opponent head on rather than losing to an anonymous tween with far more time on their hands than you. Just head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this gaming package courtesy of GameStop. Winner: Congratulations to Cory B. of Uniontown, OH!
Photo contest awards $10,000 for finding 'everyday heroes'
Attention class, it's time to get your submissions ready for Mr. Jefferson's "Everyday Heroes" photo contest. Well, not really, but Life is Strange publisher Square Enix is bringing the sweepstakes from its tale of a time-traveling teen into the real world. Unlike in the game, you aren't competing for a trip to San Francisco to showcase your work. Here you're vying for a $10,000 scholarship while you hopefully "discover and capture how normal people make the world a better place," as a post on the Square Enix blog puts it.
Engadget giveaway: Win $600 worth of SCOTTeVEST tech wear!
If your New Year's resolution was to get organized, this week's giveaway could definitely help. SCOTTeVEST's (SeV) clothing line keeps your gear at hand without needing a bag, using staggered pocket placement and weight management to keep you comfortable. There's more than just vests, of course, with a variety of jackets, shirts, shorts, hats and accessories for both men and women. Touch pockets provide quick access to mobile screens and RFID-blocking zones will keep travel documents and wallets safe from airwave outlaws. There are even super-sized pockets for iPad fanatics -- heck, Steve Wozniak is on the SCOTTeVEST advisory board. You can head over to the company's website for a deep dive on all the products, but one lucky Engadget reader will be armed with a $600 gift certificate to load up on this tech-savvy swag. Just head on down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning an SeV shopping spree. Winner: Congratulations to Max M. of Palatine, IL!
Engadget giveaway: Win a pair of Vortex robots courtesy of DFRobot!
Since most kids have already mastered the art of iPad password cracking and in-app purchasing, we should probably give them something productive to do. The arduino-based Vortex from DFRobot is a STEM-reinforcing plaything that can help kids learn to code. It comes with preinstalled programs, so you can have fun racing, bumping and spinning right out of the box, but the variations are endless. Open-source hardware and the WhenDo app's graphical programming interface mean the sky's the limit with Vortex. These little bots are laden with proximity and ground sensors, LEDs and speakers — not to mention all the optional add-ons — to help bring them to life. DFRobot has given us a pair of two-robot packs for a couple lucky Engadget readers this week. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this hackable robot duo.
Playdate: Giving away the Force
It's been a long wait, but today's the day: Star Wars is back in theaters. We've seen it. No, we're not going to talk about it (well, not much. Spoilers, you know) -- but we are celebrating its release by playing our favorite games from the series now-defunct expanded universe. We're closing out our Star Wars week with games from the Dark Forces and Jedi Knight franchises, the Star Wars: Force Unleashed games as well as the past and present of Star Wars: Battlefront.
Engadget giveaway: Win a 15.6-inch HP Envy laptop courtesy of AMD!
Tablets and smartphones becoming the norm, so it's not unusual to find your laptop's display accruing fingerprints out of habit, even if it's not a touchscreen. This week, AMD is offering one lucky Engadget reader a chance to get all their devices on the same page with an HP Envy 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop. This Windows machine packs built-in Band & Olufsen speakers, 6GB of memory and 1TB of storage into a 0.93-inch-thick package. To keep everything purring along, there's an AMD FX-8800P accelerated processor on board, part of the company's sixth-generation A-Series line that boasts some serious performance. That means enough power to help you can cruise though family get-togethers with a little gaming and as many movies as it takes. All you need to do is head down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this AMD-powered HP laptop.
Engadget giveaway: Win a PS4 and two lifetime Plex Passes!
We're careening into the gifting season at full throttle and Plex is making things easier this year. You can now give the gift of Plex to friends and family with just a few clicks. Whether they've been clamoring for a Plex Pass or have yet to experience the clean interface for streaming media from their server (or a friend's), it's now easier than ever to share. Just head over to the company's gifting page and you can send wrapping-paper-free digital presents with Plex premium features — just in time for your holiday visit.
Engadget giveaway: Win a TS-251+ two-bay turbo NAS courtesy of QNAP!
If you're dealing with stacks of digital content for your home or small office, it helps to have a centralized place to store and access it 24-hours a day. QNAP's TS-251+ two-bay turbo NAS is more than just basic storage, though, it can wirelessly stream multimedia files via DLNA, AirPlay or Bluetooth and supports movies in Full HD with 7.1 surround sound through HDMI. There's a remote, too. On top of that, it can run multiple virtual machines with Windows, Linux, UNIX or Android-based software and serve as a Surveillance Station recorder. We're giving away a TS-251+ NAS to one lucky Engadget reader this week. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning.Winner: Congratulations to Aaron L. of Pleasant Grove, UT!
Engadget giveaway: Win a W Studio Micro courtesy of Definitive Technology!
While it can't help you with your holiday waistline, this week's giveaway could help slim down your home theater system. Definitive Technology's W Studio Micro offers an ultra-slim sound bar measuring less than two-inches high and coated in brushed anodized aluminum. It's paired with an eight-inch subwoofer to provide a 5.1 surround sound experience from its compact 3.1 setup when watching flicks. You can also wirelessly stream audio from your own collection or through services like Pandora, Spotify and a host of internet radio stations. It also has DTS Play-Fi on board, so you can add these and other compatible speakers to the Definitive Technology app (iOS, Android) to host a multi-room dance party or control each speaker individually. We have a W Studio Micro wireless sound system ready to ship out to one lucky Engadget reader this week. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning.Winner: Congratulations to Ryan M. of Boise, ID!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Sport and Aim fitness tracker courtesy of Skulpt!
If you're serious about fitness (or want to be), stepping up your game beyond basic activity trackers couldn't hurt. Products like the Skulpt Aim let you quantify your workout beyond steps by directly measuring body fat and muscle quality. Used in tandem with a wearable like the Apple Watch Sport, you can ascertain detailed correlations between exercise regimens and physical results. To do this, the Aim uses Electrical Impedance Mypgraphy (EIM) to measure the resistive and capacitive properties of the tissue via electrodes. With the holiday season upon us, the struggle to stay fit in the face of seasonal snacks is challenging. Skulp has provided us with a Skulpt Aim and Apple Watch Sport this week to help one lucky Engadget reader get over that hump and start the new year healthier. It's also adding two Exhibitor Plus passes to the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January. So, if you win and you're able to swing by Las Vegas, you'll be able to check out all the new upcoming gadgets. Just head down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this fitness and technology combo.Winner: Congratulations to Roger M. of Santa Monica, CA!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Athena router and range extender courtesy of Amped Wireless!
Even if you're in a tiny studio apartment that keeps you in arm's reach of your router at all times, you could probably do with a high-powered upgrade. Amped Wireless' Athena AC2600 dual-band gigabit router packs 16 amplifiers and four antennas, delivering 800mW of output power, enough to cover your whole home. It also includes multi-user MIMO support so you can cross the streams all you want using multiple devices concurrently. Amped Wireless has handed off a pair of these routers for two lucky Engadget readers this week, as well as some AC1750 range extenders that include a built-in touchscreen interface for ease of use. When used together, you should be able to blanket up to an additional 12,000SF in WiFi, making it ideal for buildings or adding connectivity to outdoor areas. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this powerful, long-range WiFi package.
Engadget giveaway: Win a set of SnapPower USB Chargers and a Guidelight!
You don't need electrical know-how or have freshly renovated digs to get some of the latest built-in conveniences at home. One easily solution for adding USB charging or illuminated ambiance to your old wall outlets is to spend an estimated 60 seconds worth of effort installing one of SnapPower's click-on products. The company's Guidelights have been providing a late-night glow to customers with just a few twists of a screw and the company's signature snap-on installation — no wiring involved. Now, SnapPower offers the same quick and easy access to built-in USB charging, without blocking access to existing outlets. This week, we're passing on a 3-pack of SnapPower's easy-to-install retrofit products for one lucky Engadget reader. Just head on down to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning this tiny bit of built-in luxury. Winner: Congratulations to Saad K. of Grove, IL!
Microsoft will hand out $500K to these five HoloLens grant winners
Microsoft put out the call this summer for innovative, academic applications using its HoloLens augmented reality headset, offering $100,000 and two dev kits each to five winning universities. Today, Microsoft named the victorious schools, ranging from Carnegie Mellon University to Clackamas Community College. The winners include a program aimed at "augmenting reality for the visually impaired" and two projects that rely on open-source or collaborative data analysis -- in AR, of course. Plus, Microsoft said it received too many great ideas to stop at five, so it's handing out two dev kits to an additional five universities. The runners-up include a project called "DinoLens" (yes, please), a program focused on helping humans perceive ultraviolet and ultrasonic waves and an app for stroke rehabilitation. Check out the full list of winners below.
Engadget giveaway: Win a GoPro Hero4 Black courtesy of Leef!
Expandable storage and iOS devices rarely go hand-in-hand, but Leef has bridged the gap with its iAccess microSD card reader. This plug-and-play accessory works in tandem with Leef's MobileMemory app to let you quickly transfer files to and from your iPhone or iPad. It should drastically expand your capacity for large files, especially video, without maxing out onboard memory. You can even record directly to microSD with iAccess. This week, Leef has provided us with a GoPro Hero4 Black, an iAccess reader and a 64GB card for one lucky winner. Any footage you capture on the action camera can easily be flipped to your mobile device for previewing or editing on-the-fly. All you need to do is head down to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning. Winner: Congratulations to Lucas E. of Boulder CO!
Engadget giveaway: win an Omni S6 speaker from Polk Audio!
The days of bulky, wired hi-fi systems are numbered when you consider the freedom that whole-home sound systems provide. Polk Audio recently added the S6 to its Omni line of connected speakers, which utilize DTS Play-Fi technology to link one or more units to your home network. With the Omni mobile app, you can control individual speaker volumes, play different tunes in different rooms and even stream music from services like Spotify, Pandora, Songza and more. This week, we're giving away three of these flagship speakers to a trio of lucky readers. It will give you a head start towards filling your home with sound, especially since you can add additional Polk Omni or even third-party Play-Fi-enabled speakers to the network. Although, with a dedicated four-channel, 100-watt digital amplifier to power the Omni S6's output, this single speaker's sound could go a long way. Just head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning! Winners: Congratulations to Erik S. of Hatfield, PA, Alan J. of Clifton, NJ and James E. of Hamtramck, MI!
Engadget giveaway: win a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 courtesy of Bitdefender!
As major corporations continue to succumb to hacks and the government's prying eyes are still relatively unchecked, it's always a good idea to bulk up your personal security. Bitdefender has been in the business of just that for years and now its new Mobile Security and Antivirus is available to secure your mobile Android devices. The app stays lean by using in-the-cloud antivirus services which are continually updated. On your device, it offers malware scanning, device tracking in the case of possible theft, App Lock to secure individual apps with a pin and Privacy Advisor to help keep your private data safe from snooping apps. There's even Android Wear integration to alert you if you step too far away from your smartphone. If you enter this week, that handset could be a new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (32GB, Black Sapphire), along with a year's subscription to Bitdefender's service. Just head down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this security app and Android smartphone package. Winner: Congratulations to Vincent T. of Los Angeles, CA!
