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Engadget giveaway: Win a Samsung Gear 360 and video software courtesy of CyberLink!
Want to step into the 360-degree video editing arena at an affordable price? CyberLink just launched Director Suite 5, its $300 consumer-level editing bundle for fine-tuning your video captures in full 360-degree splendor. CyberLink's True360 tech allows users to work on their content with tools like PowerDirector 15 for finessing titles and transitions, and ColorDirector 5 for a wide range of color enhancements that even track along with moving objects. This week, CyberLink has provided a Samsung Gear 360 camera and its newest video-editing bundle, Director Suite 5 (including four programs), to get one lucky reader started recording, editing and sharing experiences in the round. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this creative video package from CyberLink. Winner: Congratulations to Travis H. of West Allis, WI!
Engadget giveaway: win a 'Star Trek' prize package courtesy of ThinkGeek!
On September 8th, 1966, TV audiences were taken on a journey where no one had gone before. This was the date Star Trek first aired and whether you're a fan or not, it's likely made an impact. The 50th anniversary of this space adventure's first voyage is officially just two days away, and to celebrate, ThinkGeek has provided us with some serious Star Trek merch for one lucky reader. Think you'd ace the Kobayashi Maru? Try pitting your strategies against your friends in the Star Trek 50th Anniversary Risk game, or just sit on the couch and zap your TV with this phaser replica remote control. Motorola's StarTAC may have paved the way for real-world flip communicators, but now you can have the real thing (via Bluetooth). These and a pile of other spacey gadgets are all part of this week's prize package. Have no fear, though, everyone can stock up on all they want over at ThinkGeek. For up to three chances at winning this stack of Star Trek gear, all you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below. Live long and prosper! Winner: Congratulations to James D. of Los Angeles, CA!
Engadget giveaway: win a pair of HD6 speakers courtesy of Audioengine!
Yesterday was 808 Day, and even if we're a little bit late celebrating a classic drum machine, the bass must go on. Luckily, Audioengine has provided a pair of its flagship HD6 powered bookshelf speakers, so that one lucky reader can push the audio spectrum around like a boss. These compact, yet powerful speakers include built-in amplifiers along with analog and digital inputs to cover any setup. There's also Bluetooth aptX connectivity for high-resolution wireless audio streaming. You'll get 150W peak power from this pair, through the 5.5-inch Kevlar woofers and one-inch silk tweeters. These specs and more help explain why we've also listed these speakers in our Turn it Up! Back to School Guide. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this powerful Audioengine HD6 speaker system. Winner: Congratulations to James M. of Auburn, NH!
Engadget giveaway: Win an Axon 7 smartphone courtesy of ZTE!
It's getting easier to find high-quality phones at affordable prices these days and this week's giveaway offers one of the latest in that category. ZTE's Axon 7 smartphone just launched this month and offers a series of premium features just $400. Inside the aluminum unibody shell, there's a 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor running Android 6.01 Marshmallow, plus 4G of RAM and 64GB of storage. On the front you get a 5.5-inch, 2K resolution screen protected by a sheet of Gorilla Glass 4.0, and for selfies you get eight megapixels worth of duckface smiles to share with friends. There's a rear-facing 20-megapixel camera, as well, for serious captures. Oh, and it has Dolby Atmos software on board and front-facing speakers for some serious sound. Sound good? Luckily, ZTE has provided one of these handsets in gold for a lucky reader this week. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning a ZTE Axon 7! Winner: Congratulations to Eugene B. of Columbia, TN!
Engadget giveaway: Win a LattePanda DIY kit courtesy of DFRobot!
A caffeinated bear with coffee bean eyes is a catchy brand concept, and you'll no doubt want to grab a cup 'o joe for a long dig into this week's LattePanda giveaway package. DFRobot, your online home for expandable electronics and robotics kits, has provided us with these Windows 10-based computers along with a pile of expansion components. This includes two of the 1.8GHz quad-core LattePanda board computers in both 4G RAM/64G ROM and 2G RAM/32G ROM sizes, plus a series of items to get your next big electronics project off the ground, including an IPS display and capacitive touch overlay. LattePanda also packs integrated WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI and USB 3 interfaces, along with an Arduino compatible processor. If you fine you need more components, DFRobot's selection will help you reach your goal. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this DIY eletcronics kit. Winner: Congratulations to Denis H. of Belmont, CA!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win a Sony Xperia XA courtesy of 32nd Shop
The British summer simply can't win. Either it's too hot and muggy to go outside, or it rains all day when you're trying to host a BBQ. Free stuff, however, is one thing you can't complain about. Thanks to our friends at 32nd Shop, we've got two of Sony's Xperia XA smartphones up for grabs this week. What's more, each of the camera-centric mobiles has no less than four different covers to go with it -- 32nd Shop being a case and accessory specialist, after all. As always, entries are handled by the Rafflecopter widget below, but before you start throwing your hat into the ring, gives the rules a quick read so you know what's what.
Engadget giveaway: Win a complete set of Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers!
Summer is here and, at least in the north-eastern US, it's providing strong sunshine paired with melt-inducing heat. Those vibes have been captured perfectly on Ultimate Ear's latest limited edition UE Roll 2, which features the "Drippy" design from artist Jen Stark. Known for her psychedelic blends of contrasting color and repetitive layers, Stark aimed to bring oozing motion to this speaker's fabric. This week's giveaway is courtesy of Ultimate Ears and includes one of the limited edition UE Roll 2 Bluetooth speakers, along with one of each of its siblings: the UE Boom 2 and Megaboom. These speakers will help you kick out the jams all summer long in waterproof style. Each model has its own level of portability and volume output to fit your activity, plus any two can be paired for stereo sound. Want to get in on the audio fun? Head on down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this full set of UE speakers, including the limited "Drippy" release. Winner: Congratulations to Sergio C. of Sunnyside, NY!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win a Moto G4 courtesy of Mobilefun.co.uk
Summer is upon us, and as usual it's a pretty underwhelming affair. Hopefully a brand new Moto G4 will keep you occupied on some of the many rainy days to come, however. The smartphone is one of a couple of recent additions to Motorola's highly regarded G range, and thanks to Mobilefun.co.uk, we've got two of the things to give away this week. Better yet, the retailer has raided its accessory selection to pair each phone with no less than five different covers and cases. To be in with a chance to win, simply enter via the Rafflecopter widget below, but do us a favour and give the rules a quick scan first, would ya?
Engadget giveaway: win a PowerCache 220 courtesy of Monoprice!
Whether you're a glamping enthusiast or just a gadget-addicted park lover, you'll need more than a simple battery pack to get through the day. It's also the season for outdoor adventures, usually far from hardwired power sources, so Monoprice timed the release of its PowerCache 220 AC inverter well. This portable device, which launched today, can be juiced up from an outlet, a car lighter or the company's soon-to-be-released 8- and 15-watt solar panels to provide enough juice for "a 30-watt fan for seven hours or a 65-watt computer monitor for three hours." It's sealed lead-acid battery can be tapped through a multitude of ports, including four USBs, two 120-volt AC outlets, a cigarette lighter receptacle and two 5.5mm DC jacks for connecting Monoprice-branded LED lighting. This week, three lucky Engadget readers will get a PowerCache 220 for all their on-the-go energy needs. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning! UPDATE: Monoprice has corrected some of the information they originally listed in regards to expected usage times for the two items above. The updated info has been entered for those examples. Winners: Congratulations to Ryan B. of Hampstead, MD, John R of Lisle, IL and Mark A. of Fayetteville, AR!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Robin 'cloud phone' courtesy of Nextbit!
In case you weren't paying attention, the unique Nextbit Robin phone launched earlier in the year and this week, two lucky readers will get one of their own. The company's founders and staff have a storied work history spanning Android, Cyanogen, Motorola and more, leading to the development of the Robin. It runs Nextbit OS, which is a subtly skinned version of Android 6.0, but its key strength is the cloud (OK, and the design). You get 32GB of onboard storage paired with 100GB in the cloud and the system tracks habits and offloads photos and unused apps according to your usage. There's a fingerprint sensor conveniently located on the power button to save a step and it sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display with Gorilla Glass 4. This particular giveaway is a limited edition "mintnight" combo color, so as unique as the Robin is, two winners will get one that's even more so. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this eye-pleasing device! Winners: Congratulations to Peter K. of Sugar Grove, IL and Anvesh V. of Alpharetta, GA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Samurai Kiwami smartphone courtesy of Freetel!
The Japanese smartphone brand Freetel has finally arrived in the US and leading its stable of handsets is the Samurai Kiwami flagship. This Android phone features a six-inch, 2,560 x 1,440-pixel display, a rear placement fingerprint sensor and a whopping 21-megapixel rear camera. Other perks include 32GB of onboard memory, up to 128GB of expandable storage, a 2.0GHz Octa-core Cortex A53 CPU to keep it thrumming and an approachable price at just $389. It's enough to keep us placated until Freetel unleashes its sleek Musashi flip phone on these shores. This week, the company has provided us with one of the Samurai Kiwami handsets to help get one lucky reader up to speed on what these devices can offer. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning! Winner: Congratulations to Sidharth P. of Jersey City, NJ!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Get Together speaker from House of Marley!
This week's giveaway comes just in time for summer, so you can kick up your feet and pump up the jams. The House of Marley has been carrying the legendary Bob Marley's legacy forward with its line of audio products crafted from a variety of sustainable and recycled materials. The Get Together Bluetooth speaker is a clear example, with bamboo panels on the front and back, along with the company's custom Rewind fabric (made from hemp, organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles) to pull it all together. While portable, it's still built for big sound, with 3.5-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters packed into its nearly 16-inch wide body. House of Marley has provided us with three of its Get Together speakers to help a trio of lucky readers keep jamming all through summer. Just head down to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning. Winners: Congratulations to Jennifer J. of Virginia Beach, VA; Brad B. of Broken Arrow, OK and Ashok G. of Fremont CA!
Engadget giveaway: Win an UMI Super smartphone!
Apparently we've been missing out on a world of mobile devices, but in the last few years we've seen an influx of previously unfamiliar names hitting US shores and beyond. Among these is UMI, a smartphone brand that's just released the Super, its "4GB flagship killer." This handset packs a ton of quality ingredients including a Sharp 5.5-inch display, a quick-charging 4,000mAh battery from Sony and a 13-megapixel camera courtesy of Panasonic. The Super runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow inside its aluminum unibody exterior and includes a fingerprint reader along the back and a USB-C cable for charging and data transfer. All this will be available for $250 in the near future, but if you get in on a pre-order, that price drops to just $180. There's also a variety of discounts and info available on the company's blog. This week, however, one lucky reader will get an UMI Super smartphone and case for free. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning. Winner: Congratulations to David P. of Allston, MA!
Engadget giveaway: Win audiophile-quality headphones courtesy of Sennheiser!
Sennheiser has been a well-known brand in the "audiophile" headphone world for years and now its new closed back HD 630VB lets you take high-end quality on the road. The company built these closed ear cans with on-the-fly controls for controlling volume, skipping through tracks and dialing in low-end frequencies with its variable bass control. High resolution audio files should also get plenty of wiggle room with a 10 to 42,000 Hz frequency range. The exterior is crafted from light-weight aluminum, folds down to a compact size for portability and includes replaceable ear pads. This week, Sennheiser gave us a set of its HD 630VB for one lucky reader's ears to cozy up with. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning. Winner: Congratulations to Nish B. of Bartlett, IL!
Engadget giveaway: Win an iPad Air and Qwerkywriter Bluetooth keyboard!
Need inspiration for a 1930s screenplay or just enjoy the satisfying clack of mechanical keyboards? Either way, the Qwerkywriter from Qwerky Toys could be just the thing for your writing nook. This Bluetooth keyboard and stand appears to be lovingly crafted: The aluminum exterior is coated in matte black paint and each of the 83 mechanical keys are topped with rounded vintage keycaps. There's even a working return bar to complete the look. Of course, charging it with micro-USB and connecting to a tablet via Bluetooth may break the spell, but with up to three months on a charge it could easily be overlooked. This week, the company has provided an iPad Air and Qwerkywriter Bluetooth keyboard to help one reader dial back that future-forward attitude just a touch. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at clacking away on this beauty. Winner: Congratulations to Dan L. of Morro Bay, CA!
Engadget giveaway: Win a uniVERSE Case System courtesy of Otterbox!
If you're like me, your smartphone is always at your side and that means more chances for it to take a tumble. These smart devices also pack plenty of business tools, photo, video and audio capabilities, making them a virtual pocket-sized production studio. Case and accessory maker Otterbox believes it's found the ideal middle ground for keeping your phone protected and letting you expand its capabilities without compromising its shell. The Otterbox uniVERSE Case System includes a modular phone case with a connector for swapping in a range of accessories including tripods, lens attachments, memory card readers, battery packs and Bluetooth speakers. This week, the company has provided us with an iPhone 6/6s uniVERSE case, along with four of its add-on modules to help you get you started. Just head down to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning. Winner: Congratulations to Christopher W. of Allen, TX!
Engadget giveaway: Win a Jamstik+ smart guitar courtesy of Zivix!
If you've always wanted to learn guitar, but never seemed to make it past the first few bars of 'Stairway to Heaven', this week's giveaway could be of help. The Jamstik+ is a Bluetooth-connectable instrument that boasts real strings and frets, and works alongside the company's app to help train first timers and provide portable freedom for impromptu jam sessions. The fretboard includes infrared sensors to gauge your finger placement, which allows the app's virtual tutor to track your progress in real time. There's also an arcade mode to add a gaming angle to the learning process. Until recently, the experience was limited to Mac and iOS, but now you can download the app for verified devices running Android 6.0. To help celebrate this launch, Zivix has given us a pair of Jamstik+ smart guitars and carrying cases for two lucky winners. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning. If you're looking to pick one up now, just use the code "androidweek30" for $30 off. Winners: Congratulations to Akash V. of Merced, CA and Greg K. of Youngstown, OH!
Engadget giveaway: Win a pair of Muo speakers courtesy of KEF!
As the reality of spring takes hold, we get to enjoy longer, warmer days and a burst of colorful foliage. To celebrate this positive seasonal swing, we've got a duo of rose-colored Muo speakers for one lucky reader this week. These Bluetooth portables from high-end UK audio maker Kef feature 12-hour battery life, a compact version of the company's Uni-Q driver array and styling by industrial designer Ross Lovegrove. The design echoes the curves of Kef's flagship $225,000 Muon loudspeakers. You'll be able to send CD-quality audio over Bluetooth aptX to the Muo (with a compatible device) or connect directly to its 3.5mm jack. They can be used as standalone speakers or paired for wider coverage and stereo sound when it's time to party. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning this colorful speaker set from Kef. Winner: Congratulations to Christopher S. of San Jose, CA!
Engadget UK giveaway: Win an LG G5 and HDTV courtesy of Virgin Media
Of all the new smartphones launched this year, LG's G5 is by far the most audacious. With two rear-facing cameras and a wacky, removable bottom bezel that can we swapped out for LG's "Friends" accessories, the G5 is nothing if not different. And thanks to Virgin Media, we've got one to give away this week, with the added bonus of a 32-inch LG LED HDTV if a free flagship wasn't enough. In fact, it's the same deal currently available on Virgin Mobile right now: Pick up an LG G5 on any pay-monthly contract before May 31st, and get a free TV to boot. As per usual, you can enter the competition via the Rafflecopter widget below... after you've read the rules, that is.
Engadget giveaway: Win a 'Star Wars' prize pack courtesy of ThinkGeek!
You may still be reeling from the recent sweep of date-related events (Pi day, Alien day, and 420) but the ride's not over yet. Tomorrow is May the 4th, which is observed by many as a Star Wars "holiday" and may garner a lot of attention this year on the coattails of the recent blockbuster The Force Awakens. To help celebrate, online gadget purveyor ThinkGeek has delved into its large offering of Star Wars gear to help one lucky reader get into the spirit. To kick things off, we have a life-sized BB-8 floor lamp with adjustable LED settings and a stand "so it doesn't go off adventuring." To help set the mood throughout the house, we also have a BB-8 table lamp, a Death Star mood light and Bluetooth speaker. To help fly that fan flag when you're out in public, we also have a Chewbacca messenger bag and three Star Wars beach towels. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget below for up to three chances at winning. Winner: Congratulations to Jeff M. of Atlanta, GA!
