IKEA launches a new affordable shower-ready Bluetooth speaker

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If you want an affordable Bluetooth speaker for the show, IKEA offers a new VAPPEBY portable speaker. It doesn't appear on IKEA Canada's website yet, but it retails for USD 15 (around CAD 20). This silicone-coated speaker is just a three-inch square that's two inches thick. It comes with a lanyard-style cord, so it's easy to carry around or hang in the shower. You can get it in yellow, black or red. It can work as a stereo pair if you buy a couple of these speakers. And most importantly, it's IP67 rated for water and dust resistance.

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'Kirby's Dream Land 2' comes to Nintendo Switch Online

Kirby's Dream Land 2 joins BurgerTime Deluxe, Side Pocket, and Xevious as the latest additions to the Nintendo Switch Online collection. They are all coming to the basic tier, so you won't need an Expansion Pack subscription to play. So, if you're feeling nostalgic for some old NES, SNES, and Game Boy titles, here are more to add to your list.

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'Redfall' story trailer gives a better glimpse at the upcoming game

The latest trailer for Arkane Austin's co-op vampire shooter has dropped. It shows us what happens in Redfall, where some bloodsucking scientists accidentally (or purposely) summoned ancient vampire gods in their quest to reach immortality. It's now up to the four heroes to slay these gods and save the city. Redfall's release was initially delayed, but we're now just a couple of months short before it comes out. The game is due to launch on May 2 on the Xbox and PC. It gets a same-day release on Xbox Game Pass.

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Heinz creates island on Fortnite to spotlight soil health

Heinz, makers of the world’s favourite ketchup, has announced its latest play in gaming, aiming to shine a light on the world's declining soil health.

Soil plays an essential part in the food system. In fact, it’s estimated that 95% of the food we eat is directly or indirectly produced in soils. But according to environmental experts, our soils are at risk and could be gone in as little as a generation if we don’t act.

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