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The brand new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter that just launched yesterday at $40 has easily been one of the most popular tech accessories of the last few months (or more) around here. The black model is already “temporarily out of stock” at Amazon, so you might want to go lock one in now before they are completely gone (you can still order the black with a shipping delay and the white model is still in stock). 

The early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon is flying alongside the release of the ultra-popular new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter, and there are some solid Apple gear deals up for grabs. While our collection this week is slightly thinner than usual, that’s just because prices are going to be much better starting next week on some of it (most likely starting Sunday).

That said, you can still score a giant $500 price drop on this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the solid launch discount on the new Beats 360 with 80% off the Cushion Kits, ongoing Amazon low pricing on AirTag 2, and some particularly notable all-time low deals on the latest Belkin 25W MagSafe charging gear. All of that and more awaits below.

Amazon has given its Kindle lineup a pretty substantial refresh for 2026 ahead of the early fall Prime Day sale, and the company also introduced a handful of new accessories alongside the latest e-readers. Some of them are arguably just as interesting as the new Kindles themselves, with the Kindle Click easily standing out as the biggest addition. It’s a compact Bluetooth remote that lets you turn pages without touching the Kindle, making it particularly handy for hands-free reading setups. There’s also a new Page-Turn Cover with physical buttons for the latest Signature Edition models, along with a few other fresh accessories. Head below for a closer look at what’s new.

Amazon is giving pretty much its entire Kindle lineup a proper redesign for 2026, with fresh versions of the standard Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft all making their debut ahead of the upcoming fall Prime Day sale. The big change across the board is a new flush-front display design that gets rid of the raised bezel around the screen, while the devices themselves are also thinner and lighter than before. Amazon is throwing in a few more meaningful upgrades depending on the model too, including faster performance on the standard Kindle, a higher-contrast Paperwhite display, improved colors on the Colorsoft model, and so on. There’s even an aluminum-backed version for the first time ever, alongside a new Bluetooth page-turn remote joining the accessory lineup. The prices start at $149.99 shipped, and you can head below for a closer look at what’s new.

The massive fall Prime Day sale is quickly approaching and Amazon has already launched thousands of early discounts right here, but it has also just served up a sizable sneak peek at the upcoming deals. 

Alongside the now live early fall Prime Day deals, today Amazon unveiled its all-new Fire TV Stick 4K and you can now use code 4KINTRO at checkout to knock a solid 50% off the list price. This giant launch deal also joins the early fall Prime Day discounts on the rest of the Fire TV Stick and streaming device lineup starting from $16. 

Update: Use code 4KINTRO at checkout, or clip the on-page coupon to score the new Fire TV Stick 4K at 50% off.

Just after launching thousands of early fall Prime Day deals and delivering a sneak peek at the upcoming offers this morning, Amazon has just unveiled its all-new Fire TV Stick 4K and the new Fire TV Remote – both now available for purchase. 

We’ve seen another exciting month of deals and news coming from LEGO, especially the recent Dragon Ball Shenron and Goku reveal, but its finally the most exciting time for any builder’s monthly calendar – all the new sets hitting the market! Once we officially step over into October (and spooky season), these 20 new sets and GWP promotions will be available for purchase, so head on down below to see the entire lineup.

After the Gears of War: E-Day Xbox controller we saw last month – which is now down to $84.99 shipped – Xbox is giving mouse-and-keyboard players some matching gear of their own for the upcoming title with a pair of officially licensed releases from 8BitDo. The new 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard – Gears of War: E-Day Edition is now up for pre-order at Amazon for $119.99 shipped, bringing the same battle-worn E-Day look to one of the brand’s familiar mechanical keyboard designs. There’s also a matching Retro R8 Mouse to complete the setup, although that particular listing appears to be sold out at the moment. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Update 09/30: This new limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller is now seeing its first deal at $84.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details in the original post.

Microsoft is celebrating the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day release with a new limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller, and this one leans heavily into the darker look of the game. The controller features a battle-worn design inspired by Emergence Day, complete with cracked asphalt detailing, red accents, and the iconic Crimson Omen worked into the shell. It’s available to pre-order starting today for $89.99 shipped, while Microsoft is also preparing a separate customizable Gears of War: E-Day design for Xbox Design Lab later next month. Head below for a closer look at both controllers and the matching charging dock.

While we are still in early fall Prime day mode, there are thousands of discounts up for grabs, and ecobee has informed 9to5Toys that its official Prime Big Deal Days offers actually start today. From now through October 7, you’ll find deals across the brand’s popular HomeKit Smart Thermostat line as well as up to $200+ off bundle packages. 

Amazon has once again updated its early fall Prime Day sale with loads of new deals. These also include the early offers on its Echo smart speakers at up to 50% off, the latest Echo Show smart displays at up to $100 off, loads of eero mesh router deals, Kindle price drops, Fire TV Sticks from $16 Prime shipped, all-time lows on the latest Ring doorbells, and much more. Everything awaits right here, and in detail down below.

A load of new details have surfaced today on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, from the map size and weather systems to wildlife and new in-game activities. 

Grand Theft Auto VI is just over 50 days out from launch and today Game Informer is (almost) gracing us with some new exclusive details on the game straight from Rockstar. 

After we got a teaser video last week that sent builders into excitement, the LEGO Group has officially revealed the first addition to the new Dragon Ball theme with the 11390 Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku set. This new build comes as one of the most requested themes, especially since One Piece got the brick-built treatment. The father of modern manga/anime is finally stepping into the much deserved spotlight, and you can get the full rundown, complete with pictures, below.

Bose has been on a solid run lately, with the new QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), followed by the all-new Sport Open Earbuds and next-gen Ultra Open, and even a new burgundy-like set of over-ears to match your iPhone 18 Pro. However, it is not done yet – Bose has just unveiled a brand new set of Noise Cancelling earbuds, and this time they are wired. 

Sony officially revealed the next God of War game with an epic 20-minute gameplay demo back in June. We already know the new God of War Laufey is releasing in February, but Sony has now taken to the PlayStation Blog to reveal pre-order details and the digital Deluxe Edition. 

UGREEN has been going pretty hard on Qi2.2 accessories lately, and the MagFlow Pro 25W power bank is easily one of the more interesting additions to the lineup. There are plenty of magnetic Qi2-certified 25W power banks out there now, including UGREEN’s own standard MagFlow model, but this one adds something we haven’t seen before on a portable battery pack – an active liquid-cooling system. It might sound a little excessive at first, but it ended up being the feature I noticed most while using this unit for a few weeks now. Below are a few things you need to know if you’re planning to pick this power bank for your EDC.

Joining the now updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon, this weekend’s best Apple deals are starting off with the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and an ongoing all-time low on the single AirTag 2 listing. We also have a series of early launch deals on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, not to mention a nearly $200 clearance deal on Apple Watch Ultra 3. As far as the Mac goes, the $150 discounts on M5 MacBook Air are up for grabs alongside as much as $50 off the new Mac Studio and Mac mini releases. Everything awaits below alongside a host of iPhone 18 Pro accessories and cases. 

After Best Buy launched Meta boutiques across the country so folks can try out the latest AI glasses for themselves, Meta is about now ready to take the stage for its biggest event of the year. While Zucks will probably takes us into the metaverse and deliver some updates on the company’s AI initiatives at some point during tonight’s Meta Connect 2026 keynote, it is the hardware with next-generation AI glasses and the “Phoenix” mixed reality experience we have our eye on. 

There are 8 million different leather and plastic iPhone 18 Pro cases out there, but not very many quite like these Luriax models. They are finished with a soft and luxurious suede-like material, and here are my personal thoughts after testing them out with Apple’s pro-grade handset.

It’s not just Pokemon and Zelda celebrating this year – 2026 marks 40 years of the Belmont’s tirelessly battling the forces of evil in the iconic Castlevania franchise. And to celebrate, Konami is dishing out a FREE port of the original NES game on iOS and Android. 

After the official announcement of this year’s giant 48-hour fall Prime Day sale, Amazon launched the early Prime Big Deal Days offers and has now updated them with loads of the new discounts. 

Amazon officially announced its massive upcoming fall Prime Day sale today and the early Prime Big Deal Days are now live. Amazon is giving us a three week lead up to its giant 48-hour October sale event and, along with it, we are already tracking loads of notable early discounts alongside some special promotions for Prime members. 

Amazon officially revealed its upcoming fall Prime Day sale and has already launched the early sale event. This has, as per usual, promoted loads of brands to launch their own early sales, and there are already some seriously great deals live right now. From AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and nearly $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, to new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K Doorbells at $100 off, deep discounts on EcoFlow power stations, and Walmart’s massive 2026 GeForce Week sale, there are loads of big-time deals live right now that might (will) not even still be available come Prime Big Deal Days in early October. Scope them out below. 

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State – Vice City Collector’s Box up for pre-order. This thing might sell out quick. 

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and so have a sizable collection of new case options. If you’re not going with one of Apple’s new 18 Pro covers, we have already rounded up some of the best options over at 9to5Mac, but we have also secured some early exclusive discounts on a range of case styles for 9to5 readers, from metal and leather, to wood and suede-like options. Alongside some early discounts on more affordable models from Spigen, TORRAS, and others, you can head below to land some exclusive discounts.

Logitech’s iconic Blue Yeti microphone finally has a successor, with the new Blue Yeti 2 now up for grabs at $159.99 shipped. The original Yeti has been around for years and has become one of the most recognizable USB microphones out there, and Logitech is now building on that familiar formula with some meaningful upgrades. The new model adds AI-powered noise reduction, automatic voice tracking, a built-in color display, and more, while retaining the plug-and-play approach that made the original so popular. It comes in both black and white, and you can head below for a closer look at everything that’s new.

It is that time of year when a plethora of new third-party accessories land to support the new iPhone release, from cases and chargers to new headphone releases, and more. There are certainly some great third-party options out there, many of which we have already detailed, but for me Apple makes some of the best and most useful iPhone 18 Pro add-ons out there. So good in fact, it’s hard to really even consider them accessories – AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 – and they are both on sale for release week. 

We are always on the look out for new and interesting iPhone accessories, and this year we are highlighting the new suede-like iPhone 18 Pro cases from Luriax. The brand is best known for its handcrafted Italian Alcantara gear, and this year it is wrapping your iPhone 18 Pro (and previous models) in the sumptuous suede-like material to add a touch of luxury to your new handset. Perhaps best of all, 9to5 readers can use code 9TO5 at checkout to knock 10% off sitewlide. 

We are taking a closer look at the latest metal skeleton cases from Arc for iPhone 18 Pro. The Arc Pulse has made headlines in the iPhone bumper case world for more than a couple years now, but does the tried and tested design still standout the way it used to? Here are my hands-on impressions fo the new Matte Dark Red colorway.

Alto Collective, a brand specializing custom engraved, natural wood iPhone cases for over a decade now, is ready to sheath your new iPhone 18 Pro. And 9to5 readers can score 10% off any order using code 9TO5MAC at checkout. 

Anker appears to be on a bit of a roll with new releases lately. Hot on the heels of the Burgundy Nano 45W charger and the new Nano Charger Neo, the brand is back with a VALORANT Limited Edition version of its latest 100W smart charger from IFA. Anker has teamed up with Riot Games for this one, bringing VALORANT artwork and Agent-inspired themes to both the charger itself and its built-in smart display. The new model is now up for grabs at Amazon via Anker’s official storefront for $59.99 shipped. This isn’t just a reskin either, with the limited-edition treatment carrying through the exterior design and the on-screen UI. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Hot on the heels of debuting the new Burgundy variant of its popular 45W Nano Smart Display charger, Anker is back with the new Nano Charger Neo. This latest model joins the brand’s growing lineup of compact USB-C chargers and brings AVS support to the mix for newer devices like the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. It skips the smart display found on the Nano Smart Display model, but makes up for it with 45W sustained output and up to 65W dynamic charging, using AVS to more precisely adjust voltage and power delivery based on the connected device. It’s now up for grabs at $25.99 shipped, and you can get it in a handful of finishes. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Right behind pre-orders going live for LEGO’s first Super Mario minifigure sets, The LEGO Group has dropped a very exciting teaser video for the now-confirmed Dragon Ball set that brings Toei Animation back into the mix, possibly creating a new theme in the process. Head below to check it out.

The all-new Beats 360 over-ear headphones with swappable cushions, proper Find My integration, and more are now available for purchase. However, we are also tracking a host of discounts across the rest of the Beats headphone and Beats lineup today as well. 

Nintendo’s remake of the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 is quickly approaching, the pre-order discount for physical copies is still live, and it has just shared a first look at the remake’s map. 

Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon

The Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations certainly aren’t over yet, as adidas has now teamed up with the Pokémon Company to officially reveal its all new collection from Trainers. 

We are starting off our 2026 iPhone case review schedule with a tried, tested, and true model – the Nomad Modern Leather Case. The brand does have a new Baja polycarbonate model, but I love its leather vibes and I just needed to test out the Limited Edition Burgundy Horween Leather with Apple’s Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro. Spoiler alert: It’s really nice. 

Craftsman tool fans and DIY-ers are in for a treat this holiday season, thanks to the new 12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar that trades 184 birds for 12 days of handy-dandy tools at a solid, pre-order price of just $64.99.

Walmart has now officially announced its Fall Deals sale and it’s going to be a big one. Landing just ahead of Amazon’s massive Prime Big Deal Days sale, Walmart will launch a weeklong competitor sale a day earlier and has some early deals up right now. 

Update 9/19: Pre-orders are now going live on the new Super Mario minifig sets:

• LEGO Super Mario Yoshi at Mario’s House $40
• LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Bowser’s Rumbling Race $60

After a brief teaser earlier this year, LEGO has finally officially unveiled its new Super Mario sets at gamescom 2026, including the very first Mushroom Kingdom minifigures.