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• Save $199 across Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros with Amazon lows from $900
• Belkin’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging sees first drop to $127.50
• Take $200 off Samsung’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Galaxy S22+ at $800 (Second best)

Today, Govee is launching the latest addition to its lineup of smart home lighting accessories with a new offering that’s brighter and more customizable than ever. The just-revealed Govee M1 Lightstrip arrives with the ability to illuminate your space with multiple colors at a time, while managing to undercut the competition with an affordable price that’s only made better by a launch discount.

The first wave of iPhone 14 orders are beginning to arrive, and as you’re getting everything set up on your shiny new device, we’re breaking down all the best MagSafe chargers and accessories. Ranging from must-have additions to your everyday carry to desk- and nightstand-friendly offerings, car mounts, and converters, you’ll find our favorites from all the major brands that are compatible with iPhone 14.

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• iPhone 14 series see launch day discounts with bundled $200 GC and AirPods 3 ($379 off)
• Apple Watch Series 8 sees launch day discount with $40 off stainless steel cellular styles
• Apple’s official Leather MagSafe Wallets deliver Find My to iPhone 14 at $48 (Reg. $59)

Apple Watch Series 8 models are now beginning to ship out today and now Amazon is rolling out the very first chance to save some cash for those who didn’t lock-in a pre-order. Only applying to one of the more specific configurations in the lineup, the 41mm GPS + Cellular Stainless Steel model is sitting at $659 shipped. You’d more regularly pay $699, with today’s offer marking the only chance so far to save on Apple’s just-released wearable at $40 off. The Milanese Loop style is also on sale for the first time and now sitting at $50 off.

Apple Watch Series 8 arrives as the brand’s next-generation wearable that steps up to deliver Apple’s most comprehensive fitness tracking experience yet. Well, aside from the new Ultra model, that is. Sporting an always-on display, you’ll find a new S8 chip powering the experience which drives the improved gyroscope and accelerometer to enable crash detection. The onboard temperature sensor pairs with overnight sleep tracking, as well as the onboard heart rate sensor, ECG capabilities, and blood oxygen monitoring. Go learn more over at 9to5Mac.

Over the past week, all of our favorite brands have launched new accessories and covers for the iPhone 14 smartphones shipping out today. Well, almost all of them. Now to celebrate launch day, Twelve South is finally getting in on the action by refreshing its stable of cases with a new lineup of leather iPhone 14 folio cases.

Today, we’re getting what will likely be the final report on the upcoming LEGO UCS Razor Crest before its release later this fall. Over the past few months, 9to5Toys has been able to report on what to expect from this year’s largest LEGO Star Wars set, and now there are just a few weeks until this one hits store shelves. In the meantime, we can confirm what to expect from the size of the build, its final price tag, and the assortment of minifigures included this time around.

For a limited time, Amazon now offers the Satechi Dock5 Charging Station for $47.99 shipped. Down from the usual $60 price tag, this is matching our previous mention from the Satechi back to school sale last month, with today’s offer taking 20% off. This multi-device charger from Satechi delivers a space to refuel up to five different devices at a time to tame your entire kit of Apple devices. Dock5 kicks things off with an integrated 10W Qi pad as well as dual USB-A slots and a pair of 20W USB-C ports to round out the package. I loved it in my original review from a year ago, and it still remains a stable at my workstation.

Back in August, we first reported on what to expect from the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 2023 lineup for the first half of the year, and today can offer some added info on what to expect. Mainly arriving as part counts for many of the 13 creations that have been locked in already, we’re breaking down what to expect from the new LEGO Star Wars sets dropping at the start of next year.

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• Not sold on Apple’s latest? iPhone 12 drops to $470 in 1-day refurb sale (Orig. $799), more
• Original Apple Pencil sees rare discount to $70 with return to all-time low of $29 off
• Google Pixel 6a gets even more affordable with drop to second-best price at $390.50 (Reg. $449)

Today, GoPro is officially launching its latest flagship action camera. The new GoPro HERO11 arrives to iterate on last year’s model with plenty of updated features packed into a familiar design. So while this may look like the GoPros of old, all of the new shooting capabilities and modes deliver an experience that is anything but with the GoPro HERO 11.

Ahead of iPhone 14 shipping this Friday, mophie is now launching an array of new charging stations geared toward not only Apple’s latest but also your entire everyday carry. Headlined by a new MagSafe Power Bank that can dish out 15W speeds, there are also three other offerings hitting shelves.

Amazon currently offers the Logitech Circle View HomeKit Video Doorbell for $173.89 shipped. Normally fetching $200, you’re looking at a new all-time low of $26 off. This is one of the very first price cuts to date, beats our previous mention by $4, and is a rare chance to save on a HomeKit-enabled piece of porch pirate protection in the first place. Logitech’s Circle View arrives as one of the first and only video doorbells on the market equipped with HomeKit support out of the box. Its wired design is backed by a 5 MP sensor with 160-degree field of view, HDR and color night vision, and two-way audio. HomeKit Secure Video will be a major selling point and is supplemented by face recognition to round out the front door upgrade. Our hands-on review provides an even more in-depth look, as well.

HORI has long been solving one of the more annoying aspects of handheld Nintendo Switch gameplay with its ergonomic Split Pad controllers. Now the company is launching a second-generation version of the add-ons in the form of the Split Pad Compact, which fittingly for the name takes on a more streamlined build.

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• Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack falls to $90 for new iPhone 14 owners
• Amazon clears out official iPhone 13 leather MagSafe cases starting at $36 (Reg. $59)
• Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Z Fold 4 sees first Amazon discount with $200 off at $1,600 low

Today, Roku is expanding its lineup of streaming media players and companion accessories with the debut of a new affordable home theater upgrade and add-on to existing surround sound setups. The new Roku Express has been refreshed with some more modern features and the same affordable price tag, which joins the entirely new Roku Wireless Bass to bring some added low-ends to your home theater setup.

Amazon is now offering the Marshall Uxbridge AirPlay 2 Retro Speaker for $164.98 shipped. Delivering the best price of the year, this is down from the usual $220 going rate. Beating our previous mention by $17, today’s price cut stacks up to 25% in overall savings, as well. As one of Marshall’s most compact speakers in its lineup, the Uxbridge delivers AirPlay 2 integration on top of built-in Alexa and Bluetooth connectivity. There’s the vinyl wrapped exterior that you’d expect from the brand as well as gold accenting and a package that is as stylish as it is functional. You can also dive into our launch coverage for a closer look at what to expect. Head below for more.

It’s Splatoon 3 launch day, and the latest themed accessory from Nintendo has finally arrived. Now available from several retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop, the new Splatoon Switch Pro Controller has finally hit the scene for Squid Kids and Octolings alike to enjoy dominating the turf wars in the new title.

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• Apple’s official MagSafe chargers gets in on iPhone 14 pre-order action with drop to $30
• Apple’s OG Leather MagSafe Wallet drops to $30 for iPhone 14 pre-order day (Reg. $59)
• Stylize your new Apple Watch Series 8 with official Sport Bands from $25 (Reg. $49)

After just seeing Anker release a new slim MagSafe power bank last month ahead of the iPhone 14 launch, the brand is now back today in order to showcase an even more unique addition to Apple’s latest handset. Delivering much of the same magnetic charging tech, this new version stacks up with some extra novelty in tow. Thanks to a built-in PopSocket, Anker’s new MagGo Power Bank arrives with a little extra versatility.

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• Amazon discounts AirPods 3 to $150 following Apple’s Far Out event (Save $29)
• Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro see very first discount with $75 off via Amazon at $155
• Belkin’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging sees first drop to $127.50

The past day has seen a collection of new iPhone 14 covers hit the scene, and now one of our favorite case makers across 9to5 is ready to showcase what’s in store for Apple’s latest. OtterBox delivers a wide range of more rugged covers, many of which have been refreshed for the new iPhone 14 series devices with MagSafe in tow.

Nomad has long been one of our favorite cases makers around the parts of 9to5, and now the company is bringing all of its iconic leather stylings to the new iPhone 14 series. Arriving in four different models, there is a whole new lineup of covers including standard leather offerings, wallet cases, and all-new rugged styles.

Joining all of the other new iPhone 14 cases that have hit the scene today, the folks over at Moment are launching its latest collection of accessories. Headlined by a new rugged MagSafe offering that amplifies your iPhoneography capabilities with lens mounts and the like, there are also new clip-on filters and accessories to coincide with Apple’s latest.

CASETiFY is launching its latest collection of Apple accessories today in order to celebrate the launch of iPhone 14. Revealed following the Far Out event, one of 9to5’s favorite case makers is showcasing three new styles to outfit your new iPhone 14 series handset.

Apple may be hogging the spotlight today with its Far Out event, but that isn’t going to stop Bose from getting in on the new reveals. Taking on the soon to be revealed AirPods Pro 2, the new QuietComfort II earbuds arrive from Bose with improved ANC, personalized audio, and a noticeably smaller form-factor that are now up for pre-order.

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• Apple’s M1 MacBook Air delivers plenty of value at $899 following $100 discount
• Anker celebrates Apple event day with latest iPhone accessory sale from $14
• Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen refreshes your Assistant setup at $55 (Reg. $100), more

Today, the Pokémon Company returned to its official Youtube page in order to share the latest look at the upcoming Scarlet and Violet. Including a first look at the upcoming limited-edition Pokémon Switch OLED, all-new region-exclusive Pokémon, and more, you can get the details down below.

The official Brydge Amazon storefront is now offering its Air MAX+ Wireless Keyboard Case for $119.99 shipped. Down from the usual $150 price tag, you’re looking at 20% in savings while beating our previous mention by $15. This matches the all-time low set last in May, as well. Delivering a more affordable alternative to Apple’s Magic Keyboard, the Air MAX+ arrives with a similar magnetic design for your 11-inch iPad Pro and the latest iPad Air. There is notably backlit keys that pair with the built-in trackpad, and its Bluetooth connectivity rounds out the form-factor with an aluminum frame and folding folio design. Dive into our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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• Apple’s all-new M2 MacBook Pro now up to $200 off starting at $1,149
• Apple’s compact iPad mini 6 return to all-time lows from $400 with $99 in savings
• Woot celebrates Apple event week with refurb Apple Watch sale: Series 6 from $230, more

Today, Anker is expanding its charging lineup with a fresh batch of new releases to coincide with this week’s Apple keynote. Arriving as its latest USB-C wall chargers, the new Nano 3 packs 30W of GaN charging into a compact build that comes joined by a new series of Anker Bio-Based Lightning cables.

Amazon is currently discounting the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 to $269.99 shipped. Typically fetching $370, this is delivering a new 2022 low at $100 off. We last saw it sell for $20 more, with today’s offer marking a return to the all-time low set back over last year’s Black Friday savings event. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

Hitting September meant that it was only a matter of time until all of the frights of Halloween, and now the Pokémon Company is formally getting in on all of the spooky action. Today, we’re getting a look at the Halloween plans from Pokémon with an all-new collection of merch including clothing, plushies, collectible, and even themed trading cards to give out to trick-or-treaters on the big night.

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• Best Buy’s annual Labor Day sale takes $349 off M1 MacBook Pro, 4K TVs, much more
• Apple Pencil 2 returns to 2022 low of $99 following $30 holiday weekend discount
• Beats Fit Pro see Labor Day discount down to $180 alongside Beats Studio Buds at $120

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• Apple’s official MagSafe charger drops to $30 ahead of next week’s iPhone 14 launch
• Twelve South’s sitewide Labor Day sale offers first discounts on new Apple accessories, more
• Pre-order Sony’s all-new Xperia 5 IV Smartphone and score a free pair of XM4 ANC earbuds

Amazon now offers the DJI FPV Combo for $999 shipped. Normally fetching $1,299, today’s offer amounts to $300 in savings and matches the lowest we’ve seen on a new condition model. Our last mention was back in April, for comparison. Those who don’t mind going the refurbished route can score a model from eBay right now for $949, saving you an extra $50 and marking a new all-time low. Includes a full warranty. While not the new Avata drone, DJI’s FPV offering arrives as a more affordable package for getting in on the first person flight sessions. In the box you’re getting the nimble quadcopter itself as well as a bundled controller and the FPV goggles themselves. One of its more eye-catching stats is the 60MPH top speed that allows the drone to keep up with cars and capture footage in scenarios that DJI’s other offerings couldn’t. Dive into our hands-on review and then head below for more.

Today, Sony is launching its latest Android smartphone in the form of the new Xperia 5 IV. This handset looks to revive the compact smartphone in the brand’s lineup while still delivering on the flagship-caliber and photography-oriented features we’ve come to expect from Sony. Now available for pre-order from B&H ahead of launching next month, you can now lock-in a free pair of Sony’s popular XM4 ANC Earbuds for free with the $999 price tag on the Sony Xperia 5 IV. That scores you $278 in added value and will likely be the only chance to save on the upcoming release until well after it launches.

Amazon and Best Buy are now discounting the latest Hisense A6H Google TV 2022 lineup which comes headlined by the 70-inch 4K UHD model at $529.99 shipped. Normally fetching $590, this recent release hit the scene just back in August and is now $60 off for the very first time. Much like the other models included in the sale, this is a new all-time low, as well. Across the Hisense A6 Series, you’re looking at 4K UHD panels that come backed by the company’s AI Upscaler for ensuring even older content can take advantage of the screen. You’ll also find HDR10 backed by Dolby Vision, as well as a Game Mode that improves the experience of the TV’s 60Hz refresh rate. Though the best part for many will likely be the onboard Google TV features, which pairs with a voice remote for pulling up content. Though if you want to plug in another device, there are three onboard HDMI ports to round out the package.

September 1 has arrived and so too have a batch of new LEGO sets to highlight the new month. While this isn’t the most packed lineup of all-new creations to hit store shelves like we saw in August, there are some notable models arriving as we begin closing out the 2022 set roster. From the latest in LEGO Ideas kit to this year’s annual Advent Calendars and more, we cover what you should buy and skip for the new LEGO sets in September.

Earlier this summer, Synology launched an all-new NAS in the form of the 5-bay DS1522+. Arriving with user-upgradeable functionality to back the robust features out of the box, I’ve been spending some time with the new release and its impressive 10Gb Ethernet capabilities to see just how good Synology’s latest and greatest can perform.

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• Apple’s iPad Pro Magic Keyboards on sale from $155 in cert. refurb sale (Orig. $299+)
• AirPods Max return to lowest price of the year with Spatial Audio at $429 (Save $120)
• Outfit your Assistant setup with a pair of Google’s latest Nest Cam Outdoor at $240 (Reg. $360)

With the new LEGO Ideas Lighthouse just hours from hitting store shelves, today we’re taking a look at some other creations that might have the honor of becoming official sets down the road. As we do every month, for August we’re rounding up our favorite LEGO Ideas as well as all of the best creations that hit the 10,000 supporter threshold through the month. Headlined by a LEGO Parks and Recreation model, there’s plenty more highlighted below.

Amazon now offers the Panasonic eneloop pro Rechargeable Battery Power Pack at $50.30 shipped. Normally fetching $60 or more, you’re looking at a new 2022 low. This is cents below our previous mention, a rare all-around discount, and one of the first chances to save since back in January. Delivering a series of rechargeable batteries, this bundle is a great way to help cut down on single-use consumables for everything from TV remotes to toys and other gadgets. Alongside the charger itself, you’re looking at eight AA and two AAA batteries, each of which can be recharged thousands of times and hold 2,550 or 950mAh charges, respectively. A storage case completes the package to ensure everything stays in one place. Head below for more.

Steelcase today is launching a new Labor Day sale that takes 15% off an assortment of its popular work from home desks, ergonomic chairs, and other home office accessories. Shipping is free across the board. Our top pick this time around is the Gesture Office Chair starting at $1,189.15. Down from the usual $1,399 price tag of the base model, this 15% price cut delivers the first chance to save in months. Today’s offer is matching the 2022 low at $210 off and is a rare discount. Steelcase makes some of the most popular ways to deck out your home office, and at the top of that list is the Gesture chair. We break down why it’s so beloved below, alongside picking out some extra highlights from the Steelcase Labor Day sale.

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• Amazon launches WD and SanDisk storage Gold Box with hard drives, SSDs, more from $17
• Sony’s new XM5 ANC Headphones fall to all-time lows starting at $255 (Reg. $398)
• Nomad takes 15% off entire selection of popular Apple accessories in annual Labor Day sale