Confession: big word game fan here. Second confession: had no idea about this game until today, even though it came out October 21st.

AlphaJax is  a killer scrabble-type game that allows asynchronus multiplayer turn taking--which basically means you can play other people who also have a Windows Phone. We just took it for a quick spin (playing against our own Rob Alvarado) and left darn impressed with the feature set:

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  • Facebook & Twitter integration (for sending out invite challenges)
  • Challenge anyone in your address book, Twitter, FB or random
  • Save screenshot of your game (seriously -->)
  • Push notifications + Live Tile (!)
  • Chat back and forth
  • Can play up to 20 simultaneous games with friends

The game costs $2.99 but we think it's totally worth it so far. Gameplay is smooth, the options are rich and the chat feature is just a bonus. The only downside, we suppose, is that your opponent has to be on a Windows Phone 7 device. We'll try to get a full review up but in the meantime...who wants to play me...

Check out their website for more info here or grab a trial here from the Marketplace.

Razer Anzu are the smart glasses you've been waiting for
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Razer Anzu are the smart glasses you've been waiting for

For those stuck behind a computer all day, the Razer Anzu could be your next necessary purchase. The smart glasses feature open-ear audio with low 60ms latency, Bluetooth 5.1, blue-light reducing lenses, and polarize lenses for outdoor use. They're available now for $199, and we think they look sweet. Here are the rest of the specs.