Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys. Having joined the team at the beginning of 2017, over the past six years she has gone on to specialize in being a mainstay in the LEGO news and rumors scene while also reviewing the latest iPhone accessories, earbuds, and home networking gear. Contact it directly at rikka@9to5mac.com for tips and pitches.
Throughout this week, several upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets have been revealed ahead of launching later this summer. Ahead of time, four of these new LEGO Star Wars kits are going up for pre-order. Including two creations from Kenobi, as well as the first build from Andor and a buildable BD-1, all of the details are down below.
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Earlier this week, the LEGO Group officially revealed the upcoming Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter joining the Star Wars lineup later this summer. Now, just in time for Kenobi’s premiere today, we’re taking a look at the original 7143 version of the LEGO ship all the way from back in 2002. Quite a bit has changed in the past 20 years, and our latest LEGOCY with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at the Attack of the Clones set.
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Pre-orderJust after Disney premiered the first trailer for the upcoming Andor series, the LEGO Group is now showcasing the first set based around the show. Revealed today at the summer of LEGO Star Wars panel at Star Wars Celebration, we’re getting a first look at the new set. Stacking up to nearly 680 pieces, the upcoming Ambush on Ferrix set is now available for pre-order and will be joining the LEGO Star Wars lineup come August.
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Buy nowUpdate: LG’s new Star Wars C2 OLED TV is now available for $2,999.99, act fast as there are only 501 units available!
Star Wars Celebration is now in full swing out of Anaheim and LG is taking the event celebrating a galaxy far, far away to reveal a new special edition version of its latest TV. Decked out in Imperial iconography and other Star Wars flair, the new LG evo C2 OLED TV arrives as a limited-edition way to upgrade your home theater.
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Launch day/From $42Today, the latest expansion to the Pokémon TCG drops and Amazon is getting in on the new release with a pair of launch day discounts. If you’ve been waiting to unwrap all of the new Pokémon Legends: Arceus-inspired cards from Astral Radiance, both the trainer box and booster box are now on sale. A great place to dive in is the Elite Trainer Box, which is now down to $42.15 shipped. Normally fetching $52, this one is seeing a launch day discount for the first time at $10 off while giving you a rare chance to save on the latest TCG right on day one. Especially considering how hard it has been to find Pokémon cards on store shelves, these savings today can go a long way. Dive into our hands-on review for what to expect and then head below for all of the details on this price cut.
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Pre-orderUpdate: After our first look yesterday, the new LEGO BD-1 droid is now available for purchase. Go lock-in your order now or check out the updated photos below.
Earlier this week, we got a first look at three new Obi-Wan sets before the LEGO Group officially unveiled the latest creations. Now we’re seeing yet another one of the upcoming Star Wars summer 2022 sets, which will be giving LEGO fans the long-awaited buildable BD-1 droid from Jedi: Fallen Order.
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With less than a week until Memorial Day, Belkin is now getting in on the holiday savings by launching a new sitewide buy one get one 30% off sale. Covering just about all of its Apple chargers, Wemo smart home accessories, and other products, you can save 15% off your total when you buy two of Belkin’s releases. Just apply code MD30 at checkout, which will also score you free shipping on everything. Our top pick this time around is the new Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Pad at 127.49. Down from $150, this is only the second discount yet and a new low at $8 under our previous mention. Head below for all of the details and our other top picks in this year’s Belkin Memorial Day sale.
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Amazon is currently offering the VIZIO 75-inch PQ9 4K 120Hz AirPlay 2 TV for $1,299.99 shipped. Typically selling for $1,700 these days, you’re looking at a match of the all-time low last set back in December. Today’s offer is not only $400 off, but also the first markdown of the year, as well. You can also save on the 65-inch model, which enters at $979 from its usual $1,200 going rate. In either case, VIZIO’s latest PQ9 smart TVs arrive with up to 75-inch 4K panels that are backed by 120Hz variable refresh rates and full array dimming. Not to mention, 1,200-nits of brightness to pair with its built-in smart features of AirPlay 2 and onboard streaming service access. Then on the gaming front, its ProGaming Engine pairs with AMD FreeSync as well as an HDMI 2.1 port for taking full advantage of a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. Head below for more.
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After getting a first look at two new LEGO Star Wars creations centered around Obi-Wan, the Jedi is now getting the BrickHeadz treatment. Arriving as a BrickHeadz combo pack including Darth Vader, LEGO set number 40547 will be based around the upcoming Kenobi series.
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Pre-orderUpdate: Both of the new LEGO Obi-Wan sets are now available for pre-order ahead of August 1. The Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter enters at $29.99 and the Inquisitor Transport Scythe is $99.99. Amazon has both the Starfighter and Transport, as well.
Today, we’re getting a first look at a pair of upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets focused around Obi-Wan Kenobi. With the new Disney+ series slated to premiere at the end of the week, there are a pair of LEGO summer 2022 kits featuring the Jedi that you can check out for the first time down below.
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It’s the start of yet another week and to kick things off, Apple is launching its latest movie sale courtesy of iTunes. This time around, you’ll notably find a selection of animated titles for older fans ranging from classic anime flicks to western releases, DC comic adaptations, and more. That’s alongside a collection of other action flicks marked down to $10 or less and the latest $1 HD rental that’ll be available throughout the week. Head below for all of our top picks from Apple’s latest promotion.
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Today, the LEGO Group is welcoming yet another iconic vehicle into its collection of massive Technic creations. Rolling onto the scene next month, the new LEGO Ferrari Daytona SP3 is the next installment in the popular Technic Ultimate Car Concept series and arrives with nearly 3,800 pieces and all of the expected attention to detail.
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Buy nowToday, Logitech is expanding its popular MX peripheral series with a pair of all-new releases. Most notably is the Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, which merges the brand’s usual compact build and premium features with mechanical switches. Then there’s the new MX Master 3S, which brings some incremental improvements to Logitech’s fan-favorite mouse. Now that these products are available for purchase, we’re taking a hands-on look at what the two latest releases have in store.
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Today, Jazwares is launching a new collection of Star Wars collectibles with its Micro Galaxy Squadron lineup. The new vehicles arriving look to continue the miniature designs of Micro Machines but with a focus on accurately portraying various iconic starfighters in the same scale. Complete with fittingly tiny recreations of the pilots for each signature vehicle from the Star Wars universe, all of the details are down below.
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$50 off/Pre-orderFollowing its reveal back in January at CES, Samsung’s latest gaming monitor is now finally coming to battlestations. Launching next month with a steep price tag, the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 backs that with a 240Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and plenty of other eye-catching features. Now available for pre-order, there’s also some savings attached for those who lock-in their orders ahead of time.
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The LEGO Group is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and while we’ve already seen one set looking to honor the milestone, 9to5Toys can now confirm that three more are on the way. Including the flagship LEGO Lion’s Castle with over 4,500 pieces, there will also be a gift with purchase landing this summer to go alongside the Classic Space Galaxy Explorer.
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Buy nowGaN technology has already shrunk capable chargers down to fit in the palm of your hand, and now Spigen’s latest offering doubles down by adopting GaN III efficiency. Packing four ports and plenty of power into its new ArcDock release, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at how the Spigen 65W GaN Charger can consolidate your on-the-go Apple setup.
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While LEGO builders were treated to a new 1,800-piece DeLorean from Back to the Future earlier in the year, the annual Creator Expert car is still on the way. Today we’re able to report on what’s in store for later this summer, with the upcoming LEGO Creator Expert Camaro Z/28 sticking to the same retro and classic car theme we’ve seen in the past. Head below for everything we know so far on LEGO set 10304.
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As things begin to fall into place for Amazon’s Prime Day celebration, Walmart is now aiming its sights on holding a mid-year shopping event of its own. Launching in June, the 3-day sale known as the Walmart+ Weekend will be kicking off all of the summer savings.
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Today, Framework is announcing its second-generation Framework Laptop. Bringing all of the same modularity and upgradeability into the mix as the original, there’s now 12th Gen Intel chips at the center of the Windows experience to go alongside a refreshed top plate and other quality of life changes.
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Buy nowToday, Anker is launching its latest desktop peripheral in the form of a new USB-C hub. Arriving with triple monitor support, even for M1 MacBooks and the like, the new release packs nine different ports, including everything from 4K HDMI to Ethernet. But with a steep $250 price tag, we’re going hands-on to see what use cases the Anker USB-C triple monitor dock excels at and if it’s worth adding to your workstation in the first place.
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Pre-orderToday, Sony is expanding its new LinkBuds series with a new pair of true wireless earbuds. Delivering what Sony contends are the world’s smallest and lightest hi-rise earbuds with noise cancellation, the new LinkBuds S arrive with a refreshed design that still enables a unique ambient listening experience.
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Pre-orderToday, Amazon is refreshing its Fire tablet line with a pair of next-generation offerings. Arriving as the latest iterations of 7-inch devices, the new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids arrive with much of the same form factor as before, alongside newfound additions like 30% faster performance, USB-C charging, 10-hour battery, and more.
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At long last, today we’re getting a first look at the latest LEGO Ideas creations. Over a year in the works, fans of Vincent van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night will be able to bring the painting into their LEGO collection with an over 2,300-piece brick-built rendition.
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Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest creation brought to us by the Ideas community. Stacking up to just over 200 pieces, the new Cosmic Cardboard Adventures set arrives as the most recent gift with purchase set from LEGO is is now available for free on select orders. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO model and everything you need to know for adding it to your collection.
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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s all-new spring collection of iPhone 13 cases are on sale for the first time, new all-time lows land on Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series, and much more…
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Heading into the weekend, Greekworks is kicking off its latest sale and discounting a selection of its popular electric mowers in the process. Taking 15% off a selection of ways to get the lawn in shape for spring, you’ll find high-end self-propelled models to go alongside more affordable ways to kick gas and oil to the curb. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Buy nowLate last year, Synology announced the new RT6600ax Wi-Fi 6 router. Serving as the modern update to its previous combination router and NAS, this new offering finally began shipping this week. With Wi-Fi 6 support out of the box, we’re seeing just what Synology’s usual NAS expertise brings to the table for its latest networking upgrade.
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Pre-order!After first being revealed back in March, today we’re going hands-on with the new Pokémon Astral Radiance. Slated to release later this month, the latest expansion to the Pokémon TCG is the first to bring new forms and artwork from Legends: Arceus into card game with 180 refreshed or entirely new releases. So ahead of launch, we’re diving into some first impressions for the new cards to see how everything Astral Radiance stacks up.
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It’s National Bike Month and now one of our favorite e-bike makers is rolling out the savings for the occasion. Right now, you can score $100 discounts on nearly all of the EVs in Rad Power Bikes’ stable. Including models perfect for commuting to and from the office as well as utility e-bikes and more, these are some of the best discounts to date. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Gear4, one of the popular accessory makers under the Zagg stable, is now expanding its lineup to include Apple Watch bands. Debuting with a pair of different styles, Gear4 notably delivers a braided nylon Apple Watch band that’s half the cost of the official alternative with recycled materials in tow.
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Roku today is refreshing the flagship end of its streaming media player lineup with the latest Ultra. Bringing its Voice Remote Pro into the package, scoring the brand’s most capable home theater streaming upgrade will now let you take advantage of hands-free voice control, the dedicated Apple TV+ button, remote locator tech, and more.
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Amazon now offers the Belkin Wireless Charging Speaker for $29.99 shipped. Normally fetching $50, today’s offer amounts to 40% in savings while delivering a new 2022 low. This is not only the first markdown in 3 months, but also a match of the all-time low only set once before on Black Friday. Delivering the perfect desk or nightstand companion, Belkin’s hybrid accessory packs a Qi charging pad and speaker into a single unit. Featuring a 10W Qi pad that can also dish out 7.5W speeds to iPhones, there’s an integrated Bluetooth speaker with one-touch pairing. On top of an upright design, it’ll power your handset in both vertical and horizontal positions.
After the LEGO Group confirmed that it would be teaming up with Hasbro to bring the leader of the Autobots into brick-built form yesterday, we’re now getting an official look at the new Optimus Prime set. Stacking up to over 1,500 pieces and recreating the iconic converting robot, the set will stand over 13 inches tall and releases on June 1. Head below for all of the details on the new LEGO Optimus Prime Transformer.
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Pre-order/$278 offSony’s latest Android smartphone went official yesterday and we’re now already seeing a chance to pre-order the upcoming handset with some savings attached. Right now Amazon is offering the unlocked Sony Xperia 1 IV 512GB smartphone for $1,599.99 shipped as a pre-order. Slated to begin shipping on September 1, you can now lock-in a free pair of Sony’s popular XM4 ANC Earbuds for free. 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. You can get all of the details in our announcement coverage, or just head below as we take a deep dive on what to expect.
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Buy nowBrydge is finally entering the ever-competitive Thunderbolt 4 dock market with its very first offering. Looking to stay competitive, the brand is employing a unique vertical design to go alongside 11 ports and 5K 60Hz display output support. But is it worth choosing over other models on the market? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is unboxing the Brydge Stone Pro TB4 for a closer look.
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