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• iPad Air 4 hits Amazon all-time low of $450 following $149 clearance sale
• Apple’s official iPhone 13 MagSafe Leather Cases fall to $36 Amazon lows (Reg. $59)
• Anker starts the week with latest sale on USB-C chargers, ANC earbuds, more from $9

Last week saw Amazon acquire iRobot, and as robotic vacuum owners look to ditch Roombas in favor of more privacy-conscious alternatives, Anker is debuting a pair of new releases that couldn’t come at a better time. Arriving with a pair of launch discounts attached, the new eufy RoboVac L35 Hybrid/+ models balance flagship features with more affordable price tags.

Anker is starting off the week today with a new sale via its official Amazon storefront across a wide range of smartphone accessories for iPhones and Android devices. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Leading the way this time around is the Anker Nano Pro 20W USB-C Charger at $14.39. Down from $20, this is a new all-time low at 28% off the usual going rate and $1 under our previous mention. With new iPhones slated to ship next month that won’t include a wall adapter in the box, grabbing one of Anker’s latest and most compact chargers is an ideal solution to be ready. The Nano Pro comes in one of five colors to complement your setup and sports 20W power output over the single USB-C PD port. Our hands-on review offers a better idea of what to expect. But then head below for more from $9.

Last we checked in with Call of Duty, the best teams in the competitive league were squaring off in Brooklyn with the Major IV tournament. Today, we’re now getting a teaser as to what’s next from the popular franchise, with the announcement of Call of Duty Next, a live event later this fall. Showcasing the future of the series including gameplay coverage of Modern Warfare II’s multiplayer modes and more, there’s also information on the first round of beta access for those who pre-ordered the game.

Amazon is now offering the Marshall Motif True Wireless ANC Headphones for $179.99 shipped. Normally fetching $200, this is one of the first discounts we’ve seen at $20 off, with today’s offer marking the second-best price to date. Packed into Marshall’s usual signature vinyl-wrapped design, the new Motif true wireless earbuds step up to deliver a flagship listening experience centered around active noise cancellation. The buds themselves pack 4.5 hours of playback, with the companion charging case delivering an extra 20. In our hands-on review, we walked away impressed and noted how Marshall has paired stylish designs with perfectly-balanced EQ settings.

At the end of last month, the LEGO Group revealed a new online experience for customizing your own minifigs. Since the debut nearly two weeks ago, I’ve since had my very own brick-built rendition show up in the mail and today we’re taking a hands-on look at what spending $12 for the online LEGO Minifigure Factory experience gets you.

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• Apple’s all-new M2 MacBook Pro back on sale with $200 in savings from $1,099
• Apple’s white Magic Keyboard improves your 12.9-inch iPad Pro experience at $299 (Save $50)
• Best Buy anniversary weekend sale takes $149 off M1 MacBook Air, Galaxy Fold 3 $600 off, more
• Pokemon, Insta360 Link, Anker GaNPrime and more – 9to5Toys LIVE

Amazon is currently taking an extra 15% off a selection of Philips Hue smart home lights and accessories right now when clipping on-page coupons, delivering new all-time lows across a collection of the brand’s popular devices. Our top pick is the new Philips Hue Gradient Signe Table Lamp at $155.54 shipped with the coupon. Normally fetching $220, you’re looking at a new all-time low that’s over $14 below our previous mention. Today’s 30% discount is still one of the first markdowns we’ve seen, too.

As one of the more recent additions to the Philips Hue stable, its new Gradient Signe Table Lamp can be placed pretty much anywhere to add some extra ambient lighting into the mix. The upright design can splash multiple colors at a time onto the wall or behind a TV with addressable LEDs that pair with the rest of your Hue setup over Bluetooth or Zigbee for the full HomeKit experience. Head below for more Philips Hue deals from $13.

CASETiFY today is launching its latest collection of iPhone cases, this time tapping the iconic characters of the Pixar flick that started it all. Off the big screen and hall of animated legends, Toy Story is joining the CASETiFY stable with a whole new series of covers for iPhone 13 alongside Apple Watch bands, iPad covers, and more.

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• Apple’s just-released Starlight M2 MacBook Air with MagSafe sees first discount to $1,135
• Google’s just-released Pixel 6a sees first cash discount to $399 at Amazon (Save $50)
• Twelve South’s leather BookBook 12.9-inch iPad Pro Cover hits $57 (New 2022 low)

Final Audio started collaborating with Evangelion back in 2020 with its EVA2020 true wireless earbuds, and now the fifth installment of the mecha-inspired listening experiences is now arriving. Continuing the inspiration based around the anime series’ iconic mechas, the newest pair is themed around Rei’s prototype Unit-00 Eva.

Amazon currently offers the Philips Hue Smart Button Color Ambiance Starter Kit bundled with an Echo Dot 4th Gen for $179.99 shipped. Down from the combined $230 value, this is like getting the Alexa speaker for free and the best value to date at $50 off. Packed with three of the new medium lumen LED smart bulbs, this starter pack is centered around the Hue bridge for pairing everything with Siri, Alexa, and Assistant out of the box. The three lights all sport full color output at the equivalent of a 75W traditional bulb. Then a Hue Smart Button rounds out the package for family members who aren’t ready to fully adopt voice-enabled lights. You’re also getting the Alexa-enabled Echo Dot to take full advantage of the bulbs out of the box. Head below for more.

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• Nomad’s new gold Base One/Max 15W MagSafe chargers see launch discounts from $85
• AirPods Max with best-in-class ANC fall to one of the year’s lowest price of $450 (Save $99)
• Samsung’s iMac-inspired M8 Smart AirPlay 2 Monitor sees $100 discount to $600 at Amazon

After last checking in with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet back in June for the official release dates and a first look at the new Legendaries, the Pokémon Company is back today with its latest Presents showcase. Detailing the latest news from Gen 9, we’re breaking down all of the announcements from today’s virtual event now that the upcoming games are available for pre-order.

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• Apple Watch Series 7 styles hit second-best prices from $280 on Amazon (Save $119)
• Bring one of Apple’s new blue HomePod mini to your Siri setup with rare discount to $90
• Nintendo Switch OLED sees rare discount to $325 (2022 low) for today only, original at $270

After seeing over 45 different LEGO creations hit store shelves at the start of the month for the summer wave, we’re now getting official looks at this year’s holiday sets. Every year the LEGO Group debuts some new festive kits to countdown to the holidays, and 2022 is no different. Today we’re checking out all of the details from the new Star Wars and Marvel LEGO Advent Calendars which will both be hitting shelves on September 1.

Anker’s latest releases take a step up from the usual iPhone-centric designs we’re used to, delivering even more capable form-factors backed by the latest GaNPrime charging tech. Its new PowerCore 65W takes that up yet another notch by delivering USB-C charging speeds alongside an internal power bank for topping off gear at-home or on-the-go. But does that versatility justify the price tag?

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• Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad is now even more affordable from $300 (Save $29+)
• Samsung’s latest Galaxy S22/+ smartphones hit second-best prices yet from $700 (Save $100+)
• Beats Fit Pro ANC earbuds with H1 chip drop to $180 alongside Beats Studio Buds at $120

August 1 has finally arrived and the LEGO Group is excitingly launching the largest Star Wars collection of the year. As the company does every year, the 2022 summer lineup is now available with seven different kits from a galaxy far, far away. Spanning sets themed around the latest Disney+ shows to buildable droids right out of video games and more, here’s everything you need to know on the new LEGO Star Wars 2022 sets in this summer lineup for August.

Alongside seeing a collection of Star Wars sets lead the way for the summer 2022 LEGO action, the Marvel theme is also getting in on all of the new creations. Including three display-worthy sets, a refreshed and highly-detailed Sanctum Sanctorum is joined by a Nano Gauntlet kit and buildable Groot to kick off the new LEGO Marvel sets for the summer 2022 lineup now live for August 1.

Every summer the LEGO Group launches one of the largest collection of new sets of the year, and 2022 is no different. This time around we’re getting a collection of all-new LEGO Star Wars sets to go alongside the likes of display-worthy Marvel builds, celebratory 90th anniversary creations, latest from Nintendo, and so much more. Head below for a break down of all the new LEGO sets for summer 2022.

No company does retro gaming quite like the folks at Analogue, and today we’re taking a hands-on look at its latest debut. Bringing all of the old school vibes from 1989 into the modern age, the Analogue Pocket takes on a Game Boy inspired form-factor with plenty of quality of life changes in tow. Alongside the ability to play official Nintendo cartridges, as well. But with orders delayed until next year, is the refreshed handheld actually worth the price?

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• M2 MacBook Pro falls to new all-time low from $1,049 following $250 discount
• Apple 16- and 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pros hit all-time lows from $1,699 (Save $300+)
• Apple’s prev-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro is an even better value at $700 (Refurb, Save $299+)

Twelve South first launched its AirSnap case several years ago for the first pair of AirPods, and since then the cover has become one of the more popular premium options on the market. And with the most recent AirPods 3 just hitting the scene last fall, the accessory maker has finally refreshed its signature leather stylings for Apple’s latest in three different colorways.

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• Sony’s just-released XM5 ANC Headphones see first refurbished discount to $259 (Orig. $398)
• Anker’s latest midweek sale discounts iPhone and Android essentials from $11
• Google’s latest Nest smart speakers and displays return to 2022 lows from $30

After being officially revealed at LEGO CON 2022, fans have been eagerly awaiting being able to get their hands on the upcoming Star Wars AT-TE. Unfortunately they’ll have to wait even longer, as today the LEGO Group has issued a statement noting that the latest Clone Wars creation won’t be arriving alongside the rest of the summer 2022 wave dropping in August.

Now that the 2022 LEGO lineup is largely solidified for the year in the Star Wars realm, we can actually start looking ahead to what 2023 will bring. And on that front, today 9to5Toys can report on what to expect from the winter wave of next year, including nine different LEGO sets from a galaxy far, far away.

Today, Meta (formerly known as Oculus) has announced that it will be raising the cost of its popular Quest 2 VR headset. The standalone virtual reality helmet was first launched back in 2020 and since then has become one of the more fan-favorite ways to dive into VR. And with Meta set to finally remove the required Facebook account login, the company has now announced it will be raising the cost of its headset.

Philips Hue is one of our favorite smart home brands here at 9to5toys, though there’s often times some confusion from new or potential adopters as to how the ecosystem works. The biggest source of this is the Philips Hue Bridge, which arrives as an extra piece of hardware in addition to the lights, sensors, and switches that the company makes. So how does it all work? We break it down after the jump.

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• Save up to $382 on higher 11-inch M1 iPad Pro capacities with all-time lows, more from $729
• Sonos Roam portable AirPlay 2 speaker sees rare refurb discount to $139 (Orig. $179), more
• New all-time lows drop Samsung Frame 2022 4K AirPlay 2 TVs as low as $740 (Save up to $1,198)

Today, the LEGO Group is giving Marvel fans a first look at three new creations out of the Black Panther sequel. Delivering smaller builds to pair with an assortment of five all-new minifigures, the upcoming LEGO Wakanda Forever kits will be hitting stores later this fall in October starting at $10.

Today, Anker is launching an entirely new lineup of chargers, marking the first of its stable to arrive with the latest GaN charging tech. Packed into six different form factors, Anker is opting to forgo the new GaN III standard in favor of launching its own version of the tech known as GaNPrime. Delivering notable power stations for refueling your entire Apple kit, there’s everything from 150W multi-port chargers to Qi-enabled solutions and other USB-C power stations.

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• Apple’s M1 MacBook Air doubles down on value with up to $199 discount from $900
• HP’s latest 14-inch Chromebook just launched in March, now down to $160 low (Save $130)
• DJI’s Action 2 camera kits deliver 4K/120FPS summer recording from $279 (Save 30%)

Amazon is now offering the latest HP Chromebook 14 14a-na0226nr for $159.99 shipped. Having just launched back in March, you’d more regularly pay $290 with today’s offer amounting to quite the steep 45% in savings. This is one of the first markdowns to date and a new all-time low at that. HP’s latest entry-level Chromebook arrives this time around with a 14-inch HD display and comes powered by an Intel Celeron chip. Its 64GB of onboard storage is then supplemented by 4GB of RAM to handle web browsing and some lighter workloads, with all-day battery life making this a notable option for back to school. Head below for more.

Today, the LEGO Group is bringing its Minifigure Factory online, allowing builders to customize their own minifig. Taking the popular in-store experience and rolling it out as a beta to online shoppers, you can now build your own minifigure complete with custom torso designs and more.

New Wave Toys regualrly releases some of the more novel and downright adorable retro release on the market, and today we’re getting a look at what the newest takes on that will be. Moving away from the compact arcade cabinets that have made the company as popular as it is, New Wave Toys is launching a pair of new vintage Coca-Cola vending machines.

Ahead of SDCC next week, the LEGO Group today is showing a series of new sets to expand its lineup of builds from the world of Pandora and Avatar. After seeing the original kit revealed at LEGO CON 2022, four new creations are hitting the lineup today packed with new creatures, vehicles, and characters from the franchise.

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• Apple Watch Series 6 styles at $250 in 1-day Woot refurb sale (Save $149+), more from $95
• Try out Microsoft’s new Surface Duo 2 with 8.3-inch folding screen at low of $1,000 (Save $500)
• Retrofit AC units with Siri and HomeKit using the Sensibo Air smart controller at $99 (Save $36)

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• Apple’s latest AirPods 3 have been hard to find in stock, now on sale for $160 at Amazon
• Official Apple Watch bands see rare discounts: Sport, Leather Link, Loop, more from $25
• Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 brings Assistant to the nightstand at $35, today only (Save 50%)

Today, Twelve South is refreshing one of its more popular iPad accessories to deliver an even more versatile design. Originally launching over a year ago, the new and improved HoverBar Duo from Twelve South arrives with much of the same ergonomic iPad mounting features, just with a new QuickSwitch Tab that allows you to easily switch between desktop and mounted form-factors.

While Nintendo fans got to enjoy a first look at the upcoming Mighty Bowser set earlier in the month, the LEGO Group is continuing the gaming action over to the past. Delivering a retro gaming icon in brick-built form, the upcoming Atari 2600 set has finally been revealed with over 2,500 pieces and loads of LEGO nostalgia.