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In an age where expecting humans to limit themselves to a single piece of electronics is a little too much to ask for, what could be better than to own a physical hub where multiple things can be charged simultaneously? In all seriousness, though, the Griffin MultiDock can indeed be a rather handy tool for businesses, schools and other organizations needing to store, power and sync a large number of devices at once.

What’s also good about the second-gen MultiDock is that it’s no longer only compatible with iPads, allowing a multitude of slabs from different manufacturers to be housed inside of it. Griffin’s also quick to point out that the new MultiDock’s design was the result of a collaboration with designer Thomas Meyerhoffer, who’s more famously known for having worked on the Apple eMate. Regardless, be prepared to break the piggy bank, since the MultiDock’s set to be priced starting at $699 when it becomes available later this month.

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Some would argue that soundbars aren’t necessarily a must-have in one’s home entertainment system, but there’s no doubt a good set can certainly take the viewing and listening experience to another level. To wit, Harman Kardon has chosen IFA 2013 as the platform to unveil a couple of new, audiophile-grade soundbars, the Sabre SB 35 and SB 26. For starters, the top-of-the-line SB 35 model carries a cool $999 price tag, bringing with it qualities such as 1.75-inch drivers and 1-inch tweeters, Dolby Digital TrueHD / DTS HD Decoding, plus Bluetooth connectivity and access to three HDMI ports — Harman says that given its mere 1.25-inch in depth, it’s the slimmest multi-channel 8.1 bar on the market.

The SB 26, on the other hand, comes in slightly cheaper at $599 and sports dual-driver, two-way speaker modules that are powered by a pair of 3-inch, “mid-range” drivers and a 1-inch dome tweeter. Naturally, choosing the entry-level model means potential buyers will miss out on SB 35-specific features like Harman’s Wave surround-mode, which utilizes “advanced digital signal processing to deliver a realistic surround-sound.” (There’s also one less HDMI incision, and we all know how important something as ubiquitous as that can be.) The company didn’t say when we can expect these to be up for grabs; in the meantime, though, check out the PR after the break to go over all the audio nitty-gritty before deciding which SB soundbar is the one for you.%Gallery-slideshow79630%

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When Neil Young revealed Pono on the Letterman show, he mainly talked about how the high-fidelity music service would work. Now that Young and his team have announced an early 2014 target launch, it’s looking more likely that Pono might actually happen. In a statement posted on Facebook, the team says it will launch both its online music store for high-quality audio and its player — an updated version of the one shown on Letterman — at the same time. Young claims the service can replicate the quality of music played in a studio, but we’ll have to wait until next year to find out if it can actually deliver. Sadly, Team Pono isn’t sharing other details, but we’ll keep an eye out for future updates.

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Do you appreciate TechShop’s community-driven hackerspaces? If so, the company would like your help in keeping one of those facilities alive. TechShop has to relocate its original Menlo Park workspace before October 31st, and it just launched a $250,000 crowdfunding campaign to help cover the moving costs. Should the fundraiser prove successful, TechShop will reward contributors with both prizes and passes to a Halloween benefit party; it will also hand out gift memberships to military veterans. Those who want to give the Menlo Park workshop a second chance can make a pledge at the source link.

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’ve got a killer selection of bag and case recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including one of the picks in this very guide.

What’s a stellar arsenal of tech if you’ve got nary a thing to store it in? Lucky for you, we’re serving up a collection of bags and cases to protect and sort your gadget stash — and to keep that stylish look on the up and up as well. From a case that adds some extra juice to your iPhone 5’s battery to a solid rucksack that adapts to a trip as easily as you must, this collection has something for everyone — head below to dive in.

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