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Guidecraft has some really cool building toys for kids, so when I was asked to write a review of their IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks, I of course said yes. My youngest son was also excited since he knew he was getting a new toy to try out. Read on to see what we thought of IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks.

Today in New York City, DJI announced the latest model in its highly popular Phantom series of drones—the all new Phantom 4! This new drone features improved speed & control capabilities over earlier Phantom models, and it’s armed to the teeth with all the great features you’ve come to expect from DJI. So if you’re a drone enthusiast, step on through the portal and feast on the amazing details!

Join me today as I present a detailed review of the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Quadcopter Drone. If you’re into drones, photography, or both, you’re really gonna love this aircraft! The Typhoon is big, it’s smooth, and it’s incredibly stable. It’s also so smart that it practically flies itself, freeing you up to shoot the most beautiful 4K photos and video imaginable. I’ve embedded a video in the blog to demonstrate these amazing imaging capabilities, so step on through the portal and see the results for yourself. I’m pretty sure you’ll be impressed!

Introducing the 3Doodler 2.0 3D Printing Pen! If you’re an early adopter of exciting new technologies, you won’t want to miss today’s review. This pen actually does the unimaginable. It doodles in three dimensions! Click through and read on to learn all of the pertinent details of the 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen. 

  When it comes to the world of drones, there’s no shortage of available replacement parts to repair the various kinds of damage your model might receive, whether through an epic crash or ordinary wear and tear. But did you also know that there are numerous parts and accessories available which allow you to customize your drone and truly make it one-of-a-kind? Here are some cool drone accessories currently available at Best Buy, and some useful suggestions for customizing your own favourite drone.

DJI, one of the leading consumer drone manufacturers, didn’t show off a brand new model at CES this year, but did announce a couple of key upgrades to its current lineup. The Phantom 3, one of the best drones of 2015, now goes 4K in a consumer model, while the Inspire 1 Pro Black Edition changes the colour scheme and gets a new camera.

Comparing drones at CES isn’t really an easy task because they all generally do the same thing, albeit with a variety of technical differences that make them stand out from one another. Yuneec may not be a household name in this category, but with the Typhoon H, it’s taking on the best in the business in 2016.

Earlier this week I reviewed two fun board games that were designed for kids. Today I give teens and adults a few fun options for their own game night adventure! Join me inside as I consider four fun games (mostly involving their own special cards) that are sure to entertain. Among the games I cover are Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures, Monty Python Fluxx, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game, and Citadels (also a card game). So click through and read on to learn what these games are all about!

Parrot has already shown its latest fixed wing Disco drone at CES this year, but there’s also the Bebop 2, a successor to the company’s previous quadcopter that came to Canada last year. Parrot did a neat synchronized demo with about eight of the drones at the company’s booth. A smaller frame and more capable flying mechanics make this an interesting unit.

Parrot is known for drones, and has generally stuck to the quadcopter design—until now. The Disco is a fixed wing drone that not only looks completely different from what came before it, but will also fly differently, too. The new model was showcased to a select group of journalists prior to CES, and I got some face time with it.