Anime NYC Coverage - Artist's Alley (Part 2 of 3)

Anime NYC Coverage - Artist's Alley (Part 2 of 3)

Anime NYC wasn't all about merch and swag. On the creative side of things, there were many talented people there ranging from voice actors to independent artists; some who were very well known, and others who were flown in straight from Japan - all of them titans of their respective industries.

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Anime NYC Coverage: VIZ Media Industry Panel

Anime NYC Coverage: VIZ Media Industry Panel

VIZ Media had a presence at Anime NYC and hosted their annual industry panel. This year VIZ Media made two new announcements in addition to discussing Sailor Moon, and new manga titles such as Children of the Whales, Splatoon, The Promised Neverland and discussing the release of Pokemon Season 1 on Blu Ray. VIZ Media had the audience roaring when they announced the next story in My Hero Academia entitled My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

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Jedi Challenges is Lenovo/Disney's Best Star Wars AR game

Jedi Challenges is Lenovo/Disney's Best Star Wars AR game

This could be the best Black Friday gift ever for 2017. Star Wars Jedi Challenges is a joint collaboration by Lenovo and Disney to bring you an awesome Augmented Reality (AR) game complete with light saber and headset.

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ROK Mobile, Best Unlimited Plans in the USA?

ROK Mobile, Best Unlimited Plans in the USA?

ROK Mobile is a new wireless carrier with "the best unlimited plans in the country". But more interestingly, they're not limiting themselves to just smartphones, but services like roadside assistance, and a rewards program.

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Anime NYC Coverage - The Expo Hall (Part 1 of 3)

Anime NYC Coverage - The Expo Hall (Part 1 of 3)

The first ever Anime NYC at Jacob Javits for all things anime. This part covers the Expo Hall where you can buy anime goodies, food, and play coin-op and board/card games for free. (Part 1 of 3)

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Photos From Play Fair NY 2017

Photos From Play Fair NY 2017

Last weekend on November 3rd to November 5th. Otakus & Geeks headed to Jacob Javitz Center for a weekend play with Play Fair. Play Fair is a celebration of play and entertainment for all ages, Play Fair brings new and beloved toy and pop culture brands together under one roof for an interactive and fun-filled live event open to families, fans, and media! Check out our photos below.

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Anime NYC Convention Announces Programming Lineup

Anime NYC Convention Announces Programming Lineup

 Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll and presented by LeftField Media will present three days of entertaining and educational programming about Japanese culture, the anime industry, gaming, and more at the inaugural show at New York’s Javits Center (655 W 34th St) from November 17-19

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Reedpop Announces BookCon 2018 Initial Lineup featuring Taye Diggs, Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds & More

 Reedpop Announces BookCon 2018 Initial Lineup featuring Taye Diggs, Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds & More

Reedpop today unveiled the initial lineup of Authors joining BookCon 2018. Celebrating its fifth edition, the groundbreaking consumer book event will take place on June 2 & 3, 2018 at the Javits Center in New York City.

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Sony Reveals 4K Camcorders - PXW-Z90V, HXR-NX80, FDR-AX700

Sony Reveals 4K Camcorders - PXW-Z90V, HXR-NX80, FDR-AX700

Sony Pro camcorders revealed three of their newest 4K camcorders: the PXW-Z90V, HXR-NX80, and their prosumer Handycam FDR-AX700. All of them inherit the super fast auto-focus system from Sony's Alpha camera line and have a 4K 1" Sensor.

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How Are BB&S LED Lights So Much Brighter and Softer?

How Are BB&S LED Lights So Much Brighter and Softer?

BB&S are a Scandinavian lighting company that uses remote phosphor LED filtering system to offer a brighter, softer light than any of the competition. Their products have been used by the film and tv industries for lighting projects like Independence Day 2 and Saturday Night Live.

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The Panasonic AU-EVA1 - 5.7K Cinema Camera!

The Panasonic AU-EVA1 - 5.7K Cinema Camera!

High end functions at much lower cost, the new Panasonic AU-EVA1 camera inherits many traits from the cinema Varicam series including dual native ISO, Focus Squares and more. It's got more than 4K - it's actually a Super35 5.7K sensor! Frame rates offered are 60fps at 4K and 240fps at 2K and can do 4:2:2 10 Bit recording.

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Ikan Onyx and Lyra LED Lights

Ikan Onyx and Lyra LED Lights

Ikan has LED lights for practically any occasion, from red carpet event coverage, weddings, studio work and more. At NAB, they show us their Onyx and Lyra line.

All units have great color renditions of 95+ CRI and 97 TLCI and are bi-color adjustable (3200k-5600k). 
 

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Plantronics Rig 800 LX & 400 LX Headsets for Xbox One X

Plantronics Rig 800 LX & 400 LX Headsets for Xbox One X

The RIG 800 LX is a wireless gaming headset that Plantronics has worked closely with Microsoft and Dolby to create for the Xbox One X. It's offers a super long 24 hour battery life and Dolby Atmos surround sound in addition to Dolby 7.1.

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Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer & Magnetic Planar Headphones

Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer & Magnetic Planar Headphones

Monoprice Select Mini is currently the world's best selling 3D Printer. Ease of use and affordable price (at $229) is paving the way for this unit's popularity. They also offer the Delta, a printer that costs under $200.

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Plantronic's Latest Wireless Audio Products 505, 305, FIT Training Edition

Plantronic's Latest Wireless Audio Products 505, 305, FIT Training Edition

The "Training Edition" of the classic Backbeat FIT now includes an app infused with training experience gathered from real trainers and ex-Olympians for a fraction of the cost of hiring a trainer at a gym. The cost? A paltry $129.

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New! Jaybird's Run, Freedom 2 and the X3 Wireless Earbuds

New! Jaybird's Run, Freedom 2 and the X3 Wireless Earbuds

Jaybirds newest line of wireless earbuds include the new Run, which is fully wireless on Bluetooth and operates for 4 hours per charge. The case itself can charge the earbuds two times for a total of 12 hours, and just because you have two buds doesn't mean you have to use both at the same time.

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Kingston microDuo & Bolt Duo Expands Storage on your Smartphone

Kingston microDuo & Bolt Duo Expands Storage on your Smartphone

If you're running out of space because of all the pictures and videos on your smartphone or tablet, Kingston's got you covered with their DataTraveler series of storage accessories. 

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