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After first launching back in August, Anker’s new PowerCore 24K stole the show with its massive internal battery and even more capable 140W USB-C PD output. Now over the past month, I’ve been putting the power bank to the test with my Apple setup to see just how worthy of an everyday carry upgrade Anker’s latest really is.

Moment is riding the wave of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch today by releasing a new pair of cases for Google’s latest smartphone. Delivering its usual grippy design, the refreshed Moment Case for Pixel 7 now arrives with 10-foot drop protection and built-in magnets that enable MagSafe support.

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• Apple Watch SE is the most affordable way to run watchOS 9 with all-time lows from $199
• Apple’s prev-gen. AirPods 2 still offer plenty of value with $90 clearance discount (Save $39)
• Dock your upcoming Pixel 7 on Google’s official Pixel Stand 2nd Gen at $59 low (Save $20)

The latest LEGO Ideas set has hit the scene and arrives as a unique new playable Table Football set. More affectionately known as foosball, the iconic game room staple is getting the brick-built treatment with a functional design comprised of over 2,300 pieces that allow you to customize its look with any of the 22 included minifigures.

LEGO Ideas today is launching a unique new contest that will see builders someday able to add an official Dungeons & Dragons set to their collections. Allowing creatures to submit their own models of iconic D&D creatures and characters, the contest celebrates 50 years of the popular role playing game. So whether you’re a Dungeon Master yourself or have more recently gotten into the action thanks to Stranger Things, builders will be able to reimagine their favorites for a chance to turn their models into an official set.

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• M2 MacBook Pro drop to second-best prices starting at $1,149 (Save up to $200)
• Anker’s new 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank drops to $64 low, more from $16
• Save $200 on Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra at the third-best price to date of $1,000

At long last, Overwatch 2 has finally arrived. After the original Blizzard team-based shooter closed its virtual doors yesterday, the sequel is officially going live today. Bringing new heroes, refreshed maps, and updated gameplay into the futuristic world, Overwatch 2 sets out in a different direction as a free to play game supported by a battle pass in order to prove itself as a worthy successor to the former Game of the Year winner.

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• Woot clears out previous-generation Apple Watch models with all-time lows from $90
• New all-time low brings Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 256GB down to $900 (Save $160)
• Dropping to $21, Apple’s official iPhone SE 3 silicone cases fall to all-time lows (Reg. $35)

At the end of last year, the LEGO Group sent out a survey that it would be considering rolling out a new paid subscription that gave builders some extra perks on top of the usual VIP points and promotions. Now 9to5Toys can report on what the first of these potential benefits are, with a new LEGO Vault lineup launching in 2023 with both BIONICLE and classic Modular Building-inspired creations.

Jackery is now expanding its popular lineup of portable power stations with a new offering that sits towards the top of its lineup. Packed into a redesigned shell with all of the same Jackery ruggedness you’d expect, the new Explorer 1000 Pro arrives with a 1,002Wh output, versatile array of I/O, and a perfect build for campsites, tailgates, and more.

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• Apple Watch Series 8 first discounts go live on stainless steel cellular models from $659
• Google Pixel 6a drops to $349 all-time low with $100 fall discount
• Samsung’s M8 Smart Monitor delivers AirPlay 2, 65W USB-C, more at $580 (Save $120)

It’s our favorite time of the month, when new LEGO sets drop! For October, there’s fresh supply of creations from all around the brick-built catalog including the latest from LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, Ideas, and much more. All detailed below, we cover what you should buy and skip for the new LEGO sets in October.

Anker is heading into the weekend today by launching its latest Amazon storefront sale, this time around discounting a collection of iPhone and Android accessories in the process. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Our top pick is the Anker 90-degree MFi USB-C to Lightning Cable at $8.99. Down from the usual $16 going rate, this is a new all-time low at 44% off. It’s the first chance to save since back in March and undercuts that mention by an extra $3. Anker’s MFi Lightning cable lets you take full advantage of USB-C PD chargers with iPhone 14 and the like while also packing a unique form-factor that makes it more convenient to use your handset while it charges. The 90-degree plug helps avoid extra strain on your device and can handle 18W charging with its MFi-certified design. Head below for more from $11.

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• Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pros now $399 off at Amazon, second-best prices from $1,600
• Apple’s Magic Keyboard delivers a floating hinge design to 12.9-inch iPad Pro at $300 (Save $49)
• Elevate the look of Apple Watch Series 8 with official Leather Link bands from $60 (Reg. $99)

Today, Anker is expanding its Soundcore lineup with a new pair of flagship earbuds. Arriving with a respectable feature set to take on the like of AirPods Pro, Anker is beating Apple to the punch by launching the new Soundcore Liberty 4 with built-in heart rate monitoring. That’s alongside Spatial Audio support and all of the usual features like personalized active noise cancellation and a true wireless design.

Today, 9to5Toys can report on some exciting LEGO news for a kit dropping at the end of the year. Over the past few years, the LEGO Group has been launching some of its largest creations to date to kick off the holiday shopping season, and this time around look to be heading to France to assemble one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Arriving as the second-largest LEGO set to date, the upcoming Eiffel Tower will deliver one of the largest builds ever released.

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• Apple’s M2 MacBook Air now $150 off at Amazon starting at $1,049 all-time lows
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro see Amazon clearance discount to $103 low (Reg. $200)
• Philips Hue refurb sale offers rare fall discounts on HomeKit lights, accessories, more from $19

Amazon now offers the Apple Smart Folio for latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro at $69.99 shipped. Normally fetching $99, today’s offer amounts to $29 in savings while marking one of the first cuts to date. This is also a new all-time low from Amazon, as well. Wrapping your 12.9-inch iPad Pro in one of Apple’s official cases, the Smart Folio protects both the front and back of your device. On top of doubling as a stand for watching videos or taking notes, the folding folio cover provides sleep and wake functionality. It also magnetically snaps to the back of your device and features a soft polyurethane material to round out the package for some extra protection when stored away in your bag and more.

Zavvi is now kicking off a LEGO Technic vehicle sale, offering new all-time lows and some of the very first price cuts to date across detailed supercars, rescue craft, and more. Shipping is free across the board. A favorite from the batch is the LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter, which drops down to $159.99 when code AIRBUS has been applied at checkout. Normally fetching $210, this set just launched earlier in the year and arrives as one of the largest Technic creations in 2022. It’s now down to the best price yet, too. The $50 in savings deliver one of the very first chances to save and a notabe way to bring the latest LEGO helicopter to your Technic collection. Stacking up to 2,001 pieces, the set sports a red, yellow and white color scheme with yellow accenting to go alongside a motorized build that spins the top rotor, as well as retractable landing gear and more. Head below for other LEGO Technic deals today.

Today, Amazon is virtually taking the stage to unveil a host of new devices and services. The company’s annual hardware event always kicks off in September, and this time around we’re expecting the announcements from earlier in the month to be followed up by a focus on Echo and Alexa smart home lineups. Most of the new lineup of devices are now available for pre-order, which we break down below.

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• Take up to $149 off Apple’s latest 24-inch M1 iMac with fall discounts from $1,199
• OnePlus 9 Pro drops to $499 all-time low with 1-day $200 clearance sale
• ZAGG launches 25% off sitewide sale with just-released MagSafe charger all-time lows, more

Earlier this month, Anker launched an entirely new lineup of cables with a unique twist. Setting out to help tackle the growing e-waste problem, the company has tapped into a new material that trades out the typical plastic sheathing for a corn and sugarcane-based build. But is the new Anker Bio Lightning Cable actually worth the refreshed design? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look.

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• Apple’s M2 MacBook Air now up to $150 off at Amazon starting at $1,099 lows
• Save $209 on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldable at new low of $1,591
• LEGO’s 1,300-piece Seinfeld set sees very first discount to $70 with Jerry, George, and more

Ahead of a new wave of sets dropping at the start of October, the LEGO Group today is officially revealing the latest gift with purchase promotion. Stacking up to 239 pieces, the new Ray the Castaway set will be dropping on October 1 as a freebie on select orders.

Following the reveals at Apple’s Far Out event earlier in the month, both the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra wearables are now available for purchase. While Apple is delivering more band customization options than ever out of the box, being able to mix up the look and style with some more affordable alternatives can go a long way. So, we’re rounding up all of the best Apple Watch band recommendations for Series 8 and Ultra models starting at just $5.

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• Woot launches 1-day refurb iPhone 12/mini/Pro Max sale from $430 lows, much more
• Save $49 on Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad at second-best price yet of $280
• Save 33% on the Motorola Edge+ smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 at $666 Amazon low

Just after seeing the new UCS Razor Crest officially revealed this morning, Amazon is now offering the first discount on the LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter. Serving as Mando’s second ship after the untimely demise of his original transport, you can now save for one of the very first times on the recently-released set. Dropping down to $49.99 shipped when clipping the on-page coupon. This is $10 off the usual $60 going rate and a new all-time low. Stacking up to 411 pieces, the Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter measures over 16 inches long with plenty of details packed into the greebled build. Though the real star of the show for this set are the minifigures. There are four characters in the set, two of which are exclusive to the new release. Mando arrives with a new face printing for the first time to go alongside an entirely new Peli Motto minifigure. Then there’s Grogu as well as a BD droid to round out the set.

After first holding its usual Prime Day celebration back over the summer, Amazon is now announcing today a second shopping event for its members. The upcoming Prime Early Access sale will deliver some early holiday discounts on thousands of items over the course of a 2-day shopping event.

Last week, we got a first look at what to expect from the upcoming LEGO UCS Razor Crest and today the official reveal has arrived. Starting off the week, all of the information and high-resolution photos have dropped on the upcoming 6,200-piece Star Wars set before the official launch on October 3.

Amazon is currently discounting Samsung’s new PRO Plus microSDXC Cards headlined by the 256GB model at $29.99 shipped. Normally fetching $55, you’re looking $15 in savings and a chance to score Samsung’s latest storage at the all-time low for only the second time. The 128GB version is also on sale for $16.99, down from $30. Samsung’s new U3 Class10 microSD card arrives with up to 160MB/s transfer speeds which delivers 4K recording from drones, DSLR, action cameras, and more. Its waterproof design can also withstand any accidental slashes and rounds out the package with added drop protection and more. There’s also a bundled SD card adapter, too. Our recent Tested with 9to5Toys review details what to expect from the experience. Head below for more.

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• Run watchOS 9 on the original Apple Watch SE at new all-time low of $199
• Save on nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 13 series cases from $30 at Amazon (Reg. $49+)
• Twelve South Curve stand stylishly elevates your M2 MacBook at $48 (Save 20%)

Twelve South today is refreshing its AirFly wireless transmitter. Bringing the popular AirPods accessory into more of the modern age, the company is doubling down on its travel use cases by updating the form-factor to go alongside improved battery life and an even more affordable price tag.

Yesterday, Logitech revealed several new additions to its lineup of gear for both content creators and gamers alike. Amongst them was an all-new XLR microphone in the form of the new Logitech Blue Sona that arrives with one of the more sleek designs on the market. Today, we’re taking a hands-on look at what to expect from the package and seeing just how Logitech backs the premium price tag.

Just before tomorrow’s Apple Watch Ultra launch day, Nomad is stepping in to reveal an all-new collection of fitting Apple accessories. The new Ultra Orange lineup has two different rugged cases and bands for the latest from Apple and is now up for pre-order ahead of launching later this fall with some savings attached.

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• Amazon clears out M1 MacBook Air with $149 discount to all-time low at $850
• Apple Watch Series 7 cellular styles fall to new all-time lows at up to $200 off from $379
• Pixel 6 Pro with Google Tensor chip sees $250 fall discount to second-best price of $649

Each year, the LEGO Group celebrates the winter holiday season by launching a new additon to its Winter Village series, and today we’re getting an official look at what the 2022 festivities have in store. Launching at the start of next month, the new LEGO Holiday Main Street set arrives to play out a little Christmas scene packed with two different shops, a trolley car, and some extra builds that deliver the holiday spirit.

Amazon currently offers the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook for $349.15 shipped. While you’d more regularly pay $430, today’s offer amounts to the second-best price to date. It has only sold for less once before earlier in the summer as part of a 1-day sale, and now you can lock-in $81 in savings. This time around, Lenovo’s latest Chromebook is headlined by a 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display which pairs with its hybrid, detachable keyboard design. Everything comes powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7c processor, 64GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM. Onboard Wi-Fi 6 support pairs with dual USB-C ports to round out the portable workstation. You can get some additional insight in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

Amongst all of the other new features that the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 will come with deliveries on Friday, the charging case has been refreshed with a small cutout to slot in a strap. It’s a feature we’ve seen case makers add in before, and now the very same third-party brands are jumping on board, making their own AirPods Pro 2 lanyard. elago is just the latest of these, which arrives with one of the most affordable prices yet.

Today, Logitech is launching a pair of new releases designed for content creators. First up, we have an all-new XLR microphone that, on top of sporting some novel features, arrives with a slick design: the Logitech Blue Sona. Then there’s a new key light for ensuring you look your best called the Logitech Litra Beam. Both are now available for purchase, and you can get the rundown on the features below.

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• Woot launches refurb Apple sale with M1 iPad Pro at $670, M1 MacBook Pro $439 off, more
• Anker’s new MagSafe PopSocket power bank sees first discount to $50, more from $11
• Samsung’s just-released Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G 256GB falls to $926 (Reg. $1,060), more

Amazon is now offering the Philips Hue Lily White and Color Outdoor Spot Light Base kit for $268.51 shipped. Normally fetching $340, today’s offer is a rare chance to save with this being one of the first discounts of the year at nearly $72 off. This also beats our previous refurbished mention by $12 and is a new Amazon low. Delivering three weather-resistant spotlights to your outdoor Philips Hue setup, this Lily kit includes everything you need aside from the Hue Hub. Each lamp is built to withstand the elements and can add some ambient multicolor lighting to your garden or porch be it some added ambiance or putting up some spooky lighting vibes come Halloween or more festive displays towards December. Plus, you’ll find HomeKit, Alexa, and Assistant support to round out the package. Get a better idea of what to expect from the experience in our hands-on review. Head below for more.

Amazon today is now refreshing its lineup of Fire HD tablets today with four new offerings. Focused on improved performance, there’s also 13-hour battery life and USB-C packed into lighter builds than before. Now available for pre-order, there’s also some Kids models hitting the scene, as well.

Update: The LEGO Group has now officially revealed the upcoming UCS Razor Crest, dropping next week on October 3.

Last week, we were able to report on the latest from LEGO Star Wars with this fall’s new UCS set. Tonight, we can finally share a first look at the upcoming UCS LEGO Razor Crest which will be launching on October 3.

Earlier this month, Anker revealed a collection of new USB-C chargers that landed just before Apple took to the stage for its annual September event. In a near perfectly time launch to go alongside the new iPhone 14, which lacks a charger in the box, the new Anker Nano 3 GaN adapter arrived to give owners of the new handset a way to power their device with a color-matching, compact form factor.

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• Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack falls to $84 for new iPhone 14 owners (Reg. $99)
• Eve’s energy-monitoring smart plug pairs with HomeKit and Siri over Thread at $32 (Reg. $40)
• LEGO’s new 608-piece Orchid set sees first price cut to $42, plus other brick-built plants