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Leap Motion Touch-free Controller Review The Leap Motion Controller is a touch-free motion controller for your Mac or PC. While I really like it, the Leap Motion is more of a curiosity than a necessity. At $80, it might be worth it to you.

Astell&Kern AK100 32GB Music HD Player Review Today we're reviewing the Astell&Kern AK100 32GB HD Music Player from iriver. If you think your iOS device or Android phone is a high quality music player, think again.

NuForce Icon DAC Preview The NuForce Icon DAC isn't just a standalone DAC, it isn't just a preamp for your computer or Android phone, and it isn't just a headphone amplifier. It is all of these things for $325.

Kaleidescape Cinema One Media Server Preview The Kaleidescape Cinema One media server has access to Kaleidescape's store, it's huge library of metadata, space for 100 Blu-rays, and more. The Kaleidescape Cinema One will retail for $3995.

Kimber Kable 8TC Speaker Cable Review This is a review of the Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cables. They measure, look and sound great.

Swann HD PenCam 720p Camera Preview The Swann HD PenCam Mini 720p Video Camera & Recorder is a ballpoint pen that's like a real-life high-tech spy camera that lets you record everything on the go-without anyone knowing. Cool and creepy.

PLAiR Streaming Stick Solution Preview The $99 PLAiR streaming stick can receive video and audio content from your PC, Mac, Android, or iOS device with a push of a button. But for how long before the networks block this workaround?

Sanus ELM806 In-Wall Cable Management System Preview Yes, wall plates aren't the sexiest of HT products but the Sanus ELM806 in-wall cable management solution looks to be one of the most useful. For a $100 integrated, in-wall power run, it's pretty good

Otterbox Armor Series Case for iPhone 4/4S/5/5S and Galaxy S3 Review If you get the Otterbox Armor case for iPhone 4/4S/5 or the Galaxy S3 without understanding it, then you might be disappointed. I'll give you examples of why this case might, or might not be for you.

V-Moda Vamp Verza DAC and Metallo Case Preview I'll just be honest-I can't explain what this thing is in 15 words or less. V-Moda invented these two things it's calling the Vamp Verza and Metallo. Basically it's a hi-fi amplifier, DAC, battery...