Blade Runnner 2049 trailer gives us a peek at an intense and authentic sequel

The original Blade Runner is my favourite science fiction movie. Like many, I felt that it was perfect and that the story was told and was complete (and left viewers debating if Deckard was also a replicant). The idea of a sequel, once more built around and ageing Harrison Ford felt like a money grab and just another way for movie studios profit from an old property.

The first teaser of Blade Runner 2049, with Ryan Gosling playing the lead, didn't set off any sparks for me, but the trailer which was just released today is very, very intriguing. 

As a trailer, this really sets the mood for the movie, which arrives October 6, and gives us a glimpse of the characters and the familiar environments that made the original film such a beloved movie. From executive producer Ridley Scott and director Denis Villeneuve, #BladeRunner2049 stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, MacKenzie Davis, Sylvia Hoeks, Lennie James, Carla Juri, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto.

60dB audio streaming app gets updated for iOS and Android

The 60dB app, which curates various podcasts and audio shows now features the new design, personalized playlists are front-and-center. They feature timely, shorter stories, but unlike radio, they're on-demand and tailored to your unique interests. You'll also find new episodes from your favorite followed shows. Now, listening to a playlist or the latest episode from a show you love is only a tap away. This update is available for iOS via the App Store, and for Android via our new beta app at the Google Play Store.

Sennheiser's HD1 headphone brings luxury and quality to mobile in-ear wireless segment

Sennheiser’s HD1 headphone range represents the perfect fusion of sound and style: Uncompromised sound performance meets minimalist design and carefully selected materials.  

Combining a leading-edge acoustic design with Bluetooth 4.1, AAC codec support and Qualcomm apt-X, the new neckband headphone has been designed to enhance the experience of listening to music on mobile devices – for the ultimate portable HD1 experience. 

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Cheaper Kobo Aura H20 eReader comes to market in time for summer

Are eBook readers still a thing?  Rakuten believes they are, and has released the new Kobo Aura H2O—an updated version of their expensive waterproof eReader. The new device features ananti-glare E Ink display, for a print-on-paper like reading experience. The comfortLight PRO feature reduces blue-light spectrum.

The new Kobo Aura H2O will be available in black and will retail for $199.99 CAD (MSRP) in Canada at www.kobo.com (pre-orders will be available as of May 15) and select retailers starting on May 22; the device will also be available as of May 22 in the US, the UK, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, and Turkey; as of June in Sweden; as of July in Australia and New Zealand; with Philippines, Mexico and Brazil to follow later this year.

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