Rikka Altland

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• iPhone 12 mini sees $231 discount in cert. refurb sale at $460, more from $128
• Apple’s official iPhone 13/Pro/mini MagSafe clear cases now on sale from $37.50 (Reg. $49)
• Anker discounts MagSafe chargers, portable speakers, and more from $13 in latest sale

January has been about as exciting as its gets for LEGO Ideas. We saw the new Sonic the Hedgehog set hit store shelves to start off the year, only to be followed up by the official unveil of the upcoming Globe. But in the meantime before tomorrow’s launch, we’re checking out three different creations from the fan-made Ideas platform including a pair of iconic brick-built sneakers, an instant camera, and even a LEGO PS5 model. Head below for a closer look at all of the best LEGO Ideas in January.

After yesterday’s first look at the new LEGO buildable Star Wars helmets launching in March, we’re getting some details on other upcoming sets due out come spring. Ranging from the very first Speed Champions sets of the year to the latest from LEGO Creator and more, you’ll want to head below for all of the new kits launching later in 2022.

Today, we’re getting our first look at two of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars buildable helmets. Delivering two iconic characters from a galaxy far, far away, fans will soon be able to assemble busts of the Mandalorian himself alongside Luke Skywalker’s signature Red Five X-Wing Pilot Helmet in LEGO form. Head below for all of the details.

After seeing Ubiquiti launch its very first Wi-Fi 6 products over a year ago at the end of 2020, the company is back with its latest and greatest networking upgrades. The new UniFi Wi-Fi 6 Pro access point arrives with higher-end features over its predecessor, like 5.3Gb/s throughput, support for 300 devices, and a dual-band radio equipped with 160MHz channels. Head below for all of the details.

Today, the LEGO Group is officially unveiling its new first DC Art set. Delivering an over 4,100-piece brick-built mosaic, the new Batman set portrays the Dark Knight and other iconic Gotham City characters depicted by comic artist Jim Lee. Head below for all of the details.

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• All-new Beats Fit Pro earbuds with Apple’s H1 chip include a $20 Amazon gift card at $200
• Anker’s new Nano Pro USB-C chargers in all colors on sale for the first time from $17
• Score a spare official Apple Watch charger at just $23.50 (Reg. $29)

Starting today, the LEGO Group is rolling out its latest promotional set in celebration of the 15th modular building anniversary. Stacking up to over 160 pieces, the new LEGO Vintage Taxi 40532 arrives with a cab driver minifigure and more. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO gift with purchase and to learn how it can be added to your collection for free.

Amazon is now offering the all-new Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Sport Earbuds with a $20 Amazon gift card for $199.95 shipped. Normally fetching $200 for the earbuds alone, the added $20 credit has been about as good as it gets for scoring the new releases without paying full price. Delivering the brand’s latest flagship earbuds, the new Beats Fit Pro arrive with a true wireless design geared towards tagging along on workouts thanks to IPX4 water-resistance and wingtip designs. Those in the Apple ecosystem will find its built-in H1 chip to be the star of the show, enabling Hey Siri support alongside fast pairing and more. Battery life clocks in at 6 hours, though the companion charging case will bump that up to 24. You can see how all of that stacks up in our hands-on review. But then head below for more.

OtterBox today is announcing a new collection of iPhone 13 cases that are its most environmentally-friendly offerings yet. Available for all of Apple’s latest handsets, the new MagSafe covers are made of 50% recycled materials and are now available for purchase direct from OtterBox and Apple.

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• Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro drops to $229 at Amazon (Save $70)
• Beats Studio Buds deliver ‘Hey Siri’ in a workout-ready design at $110
• VIZIO’s latest 65-inch 4K AirPlay 2 TV sports 120Hz VRR, HDMI 2.1, more at $401 off (New low)

Earlier this week we took a hands-on look at the new LEGO Clone Command Station set, and today the second of its new Star Wars Accessory Packs is finally available for purchase after facing delays to start 2022. But nearly a month late, has all of this wait been worth it? To answer, we’re taking a hands-on look to see just how the Rebel garrison supplements stack up compared to their Imperial-focused counterparts.

Our Tested with 9to5Toys series has gone hands-on with other iPhoneography gear in the past, and JOBY’s new GripTight MagSafe Mounts are the latest to be thrown into the gauntlet. Centered around the headlining feature of MagSafe support for iPhone 13 handsets, we’re finding out if the new releases are worthy additions to your photography setup, or just the latest accessories to get in on the MagSafe fad.

Home Depot is currently offering a pair of RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4Ah Batteries for $79 shipped. Typically fetching $159, you’re looking at 50% in savings alongside a new all-time low that’s $20 under our previous mention. Upgrading your RYOBI tool arsenal, these 4Ah batteries are compatible with the entire ONE+ ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to upgrade an old set of tools with some new juice or want to get in for the first time, these are hard to beat value-wise. Speaking of, this package also includes a free 18V Cordless Handheld Electrostatic Sprayer, though that’s more of a bonus than a real selling point. Home Depot customers seem to agree, with a 4.7/5 star rating from over 440 shoppers. Head below for more.

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• Apple Watch Series 6 sees $129 Grade-A refurb discount to $300, SE at $220, more from $160
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra now $508 off for today only, plus other refurb handsets from $152
• Samsung’s stylish 2021 Frame 4K AirPlay 2 TVs now up to $502 off at Amazon

Today, Amazon is giving shoppers a first look at its just-announced Renewed Premium condition items with the launch of a new Oculus Quest 2 bundle. Entering at the $249 price point, the VR headset itself normally sells for $299 in new condition and lacks all of the included goodies that Amazon has bundled in for this pre-order. This is also notably the 128GB model, which was recently refreshed by Meta to replace the previous entry-level configuration, which we’ve seen on sale in the past. Head below for more information on the Amazon Renewed Premium policy or for a closer look at the Oculus Quest 2 bundle offer.

Originally slated to launch at the start of 2022, the eagerly-awaited LEGO Clone Command Station pack is now available. But with so much fanfare and hype surrounding the first Star Wars accessory pack, is the $15 Clone Trooper Command Station actually worth adding to your collection in the first place, let alone buying multiple?

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• Latest Apple TV 4K with refreshed Siri Remote now down to $160 at Amazon
• Save up to 40% on WD and SanDisk USB-C SSDs, microSD cards, more in today’s Gold Box
• Beats Studio3 ANC headphones see Gold Box discount to $175, plus Solo3 at $135

After first being unveiled back at CES at the start of January, the latest addition to Anker’s suite of work from home gear is now available. Launching with a 2K sensor for taking video calls on top of an integrated LED light, the new AnkerWork B600 Video Bar is just as suited for anyone who lives in Zoom meetings as it is for streamers.

Just after getting in on the Peanuts action last week with a new series of Snoopified accessories, CASETiFY is back to start the week with a new series of iPhone 13 cases and add-ons. Delivering a new MagSafe-enabled version of its recycled iPhone 13 cases, there is also an all-new magnetic wireless charger and more from CASETiFY, outlined below.

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• Apple’s new AirPods Pro with MagSafe case at $69 off is as nice as it gets, more from $100
• Apple’s latest M1 MacBook Air beats holiday pricing following $149 discount
• Google Nest Hub Max is $10 below Black Friday following $60 discount to $169

CASETiFY is launching its latest collection come the end of the month, giving Peanuts fans a chance to deck out their iPhone 13 with Snoopy cases and more. Spanning a wide range of Apple accessories, you’ll find the company’s popular cases imbued with all of the iconic comic strip characters alongside some unique plush covers, themed MagSafe wallets, and more.

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• All-new Beats Fit Pro earbuds see first discount with Apple’s H1 chip at $153 (Reg. $200)
• Belkin’s 4-port 108W USB-C GaN Charger hits $76.50 alongside MagSafe gear and more
• Anker eufy HomeKit cameras, security systems, and smart locks now on sale from $34

Last summer, the LEGO Group issued a statement on its poorly-received VIDIYO theme, noting that it would be temporarily put on hiatus to reevaluate the future of the lineup. Now six months later, the company is back putting the final nail in the coffin for the augmented reality-driven sets.

Late last fall, the folks at Bowers & Wilkins resurrected one of the most iconic speakers in the company’s stable, or really any other brand’s for that matter. Fifteen years after its first introduction, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin is making a second debut with new modern features like AirPlay 2 – all in that classic and utterly novel design. But, is the Zeppelin’s signature look all it’s cracked up to be, even with some refreshed functionality?

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• A $100 M1 Mac mini discount makes now the perfect time to try out Apple Silicon
• Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro drops to $229 (Save $70)
• Anker Gold Box up to 40% off: MagSafe iPhone stand, wall chargers, USB-C cables, more

Today, Twelve South is launching a new version of its iconic BookBook Cover for iPad. This time around, you’ll find the same signature vintage stylings that we’ve come to expect, but with a refreshed color palette to fit in with the new white Magic Keyboard from Apple, as well as the latest M1 iPad Pros.

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• Save up to $232 on iPhone 12/mini with rare cert. refurb discounts to new lows, more
• Score DJI Mini SE with two batteries and $180 worth of accessories for $355
• OnePlus 9 Pro and its Hasselblad-backed camera array now $224 off at Amazon

As the LEGO Group’s plans for Star Wars in 2022 begin shaping up following the release of new sets to start the year, today we can report on what to expect from one of the theme’s upcoming creations. The long-rumored LEGO Boba Fett’s Palace 75326 will be launching come March, and it is slated to stack up to nearly 800 pieces while including seven minifigures. Head below for everything we know so far.

After being delayed at the start of the month, the rest of the LEGO Star Wars January 2022 wave sets have been released. Well, almost. Delivering two of the final three sets yet to ship, both of the new Clone Wars LEGO builds are now available for purchase including the Clone Trooper Command Station and Ahsoka BrickHeadz.

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• Tim Cook is giving you another chance to save $60 on Apple Watch Series 7 from $339
• Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad 256GB returns to Amazon low at $30 off
• Twelve South ActionSleeve 2 delivers a fitness-ready Apple Watch band for $30 (Save 25%)

After getting a first look at the very beginning of the month, the LEGO Group this morning is now announcing the latest addition to its Ideas stable. The all-new LEGO Ideas Globe is finally here, stacking up to nearly 2,600 pieces in order to deliver a display-worthy recreation of the planet. We’ve seen similar ideas like this $80 ROKR wood globe puzzle but head below for all of the details on LEGO’s latest creation.

Like many other console gamers through the past few years, the allure of switching over to a PC finally got the best of me. There’s just the problem of actually making the jump, considering just how hard things are with the ongoing stock shortages. Detailing the entire experience of building a PC for the first time, down below you can follow along as I go through all the components in my first rig and my thoughts on why I should have just gone for a pre-built in the first place.

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• Apple’s 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro on sale for first time in months at $49 off
• Best Buy’s latest 24-hour flash sale discounts AirTags, Apple Watch Series 7, more
• Anker discounts iPhone and Android essentials from $9 in latest sale

In the world of authentic Star Wars collectibles, Regal Robot has a reputation for releasing some of the most eye-catching display pieces. Now its new Rancor throne magnets bring that screen accuracy to an even more affordable price point. Straight out of the Book of Boba Fett, the new release brings some iconic imagery right out of Jabba’s palace and into your collection.

In the new year, we’ve been focusing on LEGO Star Wars reviews, but another 2022 kit caught my eye. Delivering plenty of anime callbacks in a value-packed build, the LEGO Ninja Ultra Combo Mech is one of my favorite kits in years.

Ahead of Pokémon Legends: Arceus launching come the end of this month, the folks over at HORI are showcasing a new lineup of companion Switch accessories. Geared towards helping make the most of your journey through the Hisui region, there’s a refreshed Split Pad Pro alongside other add-ons for Nintendo Switch. All of which is now available for pre-order down below.

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• Apple’s new AirPods 3 return to all-time low of $140 (Reg. $179)
• Apple’s official iPhone 12/Pro/Max/mini MagSafe cases see clearance sale from $10 (New lows)
• Apple’s white 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard falls to new low of $300 (Save $49)

Jabra’s new Elite 4 are finally available for purchase, delivering the brand’s latest pair of fitness earbuds. With new inclusions of active noise cancellation and improved water resistance, there’s also a steeper price tag to match.

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• Save up to $299 on Apple’s prev-gen. iPad Pros for today only
• Apple’s latest M1 iMac returns to Amazon all-time lows at up to $100 off from $1,249
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 return to all-time low of $100 following 33% discount

After being discontinued more than a decade ago, the first reports are beginning to surface indicating that the LEGO Group will finally be bringing back its Indiana Jones theme. With four mysterious new LEGO sets launching in October codenamed “Coconut,” you can head below for all of the details on what to expect.

Anker’s new MagGo car mount recently launched as the brand’s latest MagSafe offering. It’s arriving with a steep price tag, so we’re taking a hands-on look to see if the premium solution is actually worth the cost for complementing your iPhone 13. Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review fully investigates.

Today, the LEGO Group has announced that it would be merging its two on-demand brick services. Combining Pick A Brick with Bricks and Pieces to create a single experience, the merger comes with faster fulfillment times, adjusted pricing, and some new perks from LEGO. Head below for the full breakdown.

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• Woot’s 1-day refurb Apple Watch and iPhone sale starts at $135: Series 6 from $280, more
• Lenovo’s Assistant-powered Smart Clock 2 now $20 off starting at $50
• Pair your iPad with Twelve South’s versatile HoverBar Duo stand at $61 (Reg. $80)

Today, Logitech is showcasing a new way for streamers to look their best with the Litra Glow Light. This compact upgrade to your setup doesn’t skimp out on features while still entering with a design that’s just as friendly for up-and-coming streamers as it is Twitch veterans. Featuring adjustable light temperatures and support for Logitech G HUB, you can learn all about the new Litra Glow Light down below.