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Marvel fans should already know they have a collection of LEGO creations to look forward to later this year inspired by the Infinity Saga, but now we’re getting a first look at yet another new kit from an upcoming Disney+ series. Marking the very first set from any of the TV shows in the MCU, the LEGO Group is kicking things off with a build straight out of What If…? that slaps a Sakaarian coat of paint on Iron Man. Head below for all of the details.

After seeing a collection of new LEGO Harry Potter kits launch to start the month, we’re now getting a first look at yet another model from the Wizarding World. As the latest Advent Calendar, this year will have yet another festive Harry Potter set to debut to get LEGO builders in on the festivities. Head below for a closer look at all 24 of the upcoming creations and all of the details.

After debating a pair of standalone cameras toward the end of last month, Anker is now heading into the summer with the launch of a new collection of eufy outdoor security offerings. With four new weather-resistant offerings, the lineup is headlined by a trio of new SoloCam releases alongside an updated floodlight camera. Packed with human detection, battery-powered designs, and more, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on the new eufy SoloCam lineup.

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• Apple’s official iPhone 12/Pro/Max Silicone MagSafe Cases are on sale from $40
• Apple’s latest Mac mini brings M1 to the desktop at $99 off
• Grab Google’s unlocked Pixel 3 XL for a family member while it’s on sale from $180

Today, Nomad is expanding its collection of iPhone 12 cases by bringing MagSafe to yet another one of its offerings. As the latest in its continued partnership with photography brand Moment, the new MagSafe Rugged cases pair the usual leather stylings with support for a variety of interchangeable lens attachments to elevate your iPhoneography setup. Head below for all of the details.

After first getting a report that Prime Day would kick off sometime this month, Amazon today is now confirming that it’ll launch the massive shopping event in the coming weeks. Slated to officially arrive on Monday, June 21, this year’s Prime Day festivities will deliver 48 hours of deals spanning every category to mark the seventh consecutive year of massive member-only sales. Head below for additional Prime Day 2021 details.

A new month has arrived and the LEGO Group is debuting a new collection of its creations to celebrate. With plenty of creations to assemble, you’ll find builds spanning everything from Marvel and Harry Potter to the first Architecture and Speed Champions sets of the year and more. With the entire lot now being available for purchase, you’ll want to head below for the full scoop on all of the new LEGO sets available for June.

After getting the first look back at last year’s CES, the unique USB-C hub for MacBooks, Linedock, is finally available for purchase. Specifically designed for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, the new Linedock arrives as one of the most versatile options on the market, thanks to 10 ports for expanding your selection of I/O, up to 2TB of built-in storage, and an internal 99.9Wh battery. Head below for all of the details.

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• AirPods Pro deliver spatial audio, ANC, more at $155 (Refurb, Orig. $249), more
• Official Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands fall to $18: Pride, much more (Reg. $49)
• Twelve South Curve stylishly upholds your MacBook at $48.50 (Save 20%)

After getting a pretty good idea of what to expect from the LEGO Star Wars theme for this summer in our report last month, today, we’re getting a first look at yet another one of the upcoming creations. Delivering yet another iconic scene from the Original Trilogy as a display-worthy build, the all-new LEGO Darth Vader Meditation Chamber will be launching in the coming months. Complete with two minifigures and over 660 pieces, you’ll want to head below for all of the details.

May is now coming to a close, and after a month packed with new LEGO sets announced as we head into the summer months, we’re now turning our attention to the community-driven Ideas side of things. As we do each month, today, we’re highlighting several fan-made builds from the LEGO Ideas platform that are vying to join other official sets on store shelves. Headlined by a brick-built model of the solar system, May’s best LEGO Ideas also include a unique way to add some Middle Earth action to your library and a rendition of everyone’s favorite talking train. Head below for all of the details.

With less than a week remaining until Google officially closes the doors on its unlimited photo backup, those with large digital collections of pictures will likely be seeking a place to offload the data. While paying for another cloud service to host everything is certainly an option, setting up your own home photo server has plenty of perks to it. From no monthly fees to privacy benefits and more, we’re going to walk you through how to build a Google Photos replacement with a Synology NAS.

Today, the LEGO Group is teasing its latest release, and no, it’s not another kit. After a large emphasis on the older builders among the LEGO community in recent months, it looks like the most recent additions to the lineup will be geared toward crafting even more impressive display pieces. While not confirmed, our suspicions suggest that we’ll be seeing a new lineup of LEGO lighting kits launch next month for bringing some eye-catching illumination to to existing kits. Head below for all of the details.

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• Apple’s new M1 11-inch iPad Pro sees first Amazon discount at $50 off
• Apple Watch Series 6 sees $70 Memorial Day discounts from $329
• Best Buy’s annual Memorial Day sale now live: Save on latest Macs, iPads, and more

Lamicall Store (100% positive all-time feedback from 9,400+) via Amazon currently offers its Adjustable Smartphone Stand for $8.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Normally fetching $12, today’s offer amounts to 25% in savings, matches our previous mention for the all-time low, and is the best in months. This metal stand is a great way to keep an eye on your smartphone througout the day on the desk or dock on your nightstand. It features an adjustable design so you can get the perfect angle and a cut out on the bottom for slotting through a charging cable. Over 25,200 customers have left a 4.8/5 star rating.

More smartphone accessories:

• Satechi’s Memorial Day sale has arrived: Save up to 20% on Apple accessories and more
• RAVPower 26800mAh Power Bank: $28 (Reg. $40) | Amazon
• Amoner 25W Dual USB-C Charger: $5 (Reg. $10) | Amazon
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• TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94 ANC Earbuds: $47 (Reg. $59) | Amazon
• Fitbit Versa 3 drops to $200 alongside Charge 4/SE from $100 (Save up to 33%)
• Lisen Magnetic Phone Car Mount: $6 (Reg. $12) | Amazon
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• RAVPower 10W Fast Wireless Charger bundle: $17 (Reg. $23) | Amazon
• Pair your Galaxy S21 with Samsung’s 10000mAh 25W Power Bank at $40 (Save 20%)

Deals still live from yesterday:

• Anker’s popular iPhone and Android accessories marked down from $13 in latest sale
• CHOETECH 30W USB-C D PD Charger: $12 (Reg. $17) | Amazon 
• TaoTronics SoundLiberty 53 Earbuds: $33 (Reg. $45) | Amazon 
• Smartphone sanitizers from $28: PhoneSoap UV Wireless + Qi charging, more at 25% off
• YELOMIN 20000mAh Solar Power Bank: $18 (Reg. $30) | Amazon 
• CHOETECH Wireless Charger 2-pack: $21 (Reg. $30) | Amazon 
• ESR Metal Kickstand Galaxy S20 Case: $7 (Reg. $17) | Amazon 
  • w/ code 60QW338W
• Twelve South’s Memorial Day sale takes up to 50% off all-new MagSafe wallet cases, more

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Skullcandy made headlines earlier in the year by launching its latest pair of true wireless earbuds at an eye-catching $25 price tag. We were eager to get our hands on the new Skullcandy Dime to see just how they’d actually stack up, and after a week of use, we’re ready to drop some first impressions. So should you just save your money for a more expensive pair, or are these the best bang-for-your-buck earbuds on the market? That’s what our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review aims to answer.

Ahead of June, the LEGO Group is detailing several upcoming promotional kits and freebies for builders to add to their collections. Headlined by a limited-edition blue minifigure keychain, there’s also a 10th anniversary Ninjago BrickHeadz pack and more. Head below for a closer look at all of the LEGO freebies available in June and all of the details on adding these to your collection. 

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• New Amazon lows take up to $60 off Apple Watch SE models
• ecobee SmartThermostat sees first discount of the year to $199 (Save $50), more from $80
• OnePlus 8T sees Memorial Day discount to new low of $569 (Save $180)

Today we’re getting a look at the latest batch of upcoming iPhone and Android accessories from Anker. With a collection of releases to look forward to, there is notably a new MagSafe-compatible power bank on the horizon alongside a 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock designed for the latest Macs, Soundcore earbuds, solar panels, and other off-grid gear. Head below for all of the details.

Last month, Amazon first gave us a first look at its refreshed Fire HD 10 and other new tablets. With sleeker designs, improved performance, and new multitasking features, the latest releases are now shipping as of today, and we’re taking a hands-on look to see if the upgrades this time actually deliver. Head below for all of the details on if the new Fire HD 10 can live up to its promise of being a productivity powerhouse or if it’ll stay relegated to a content consumption machine. 

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• Google Nest Hub Max sees first price cut of the year to $180 (Save $50)
• Nomad launches 20% off sitewide sale on all-new Apple Watch bands, latest chargers, more
• Take M1 on-the-go with Apple’s latest MacBook Air at up to $149 off

Today, Goal Zero is expanding its collection of portable power accessories and off-grid gear with a pair of new chargers. Arriving as the new Venture 35 and 75 Power Banks, the two latest unveilings deliver compact designs while still offering plenty of power with as much as 30W USB-C outputs. Housed within the brand’s signature rugged designs, these should appeal to outdoor adventures just as much as anyone working away from the desk. Head below for all of the details on the new Goal Zero Venture power banks.

Today, Moshi is out with the most recent accessory in its lineup of stylish Apple chargers. Arriving with much of the fabric-wrapped design that we’ve come to expect from the brand, the upcoming release delivers dual 15W charging pads in a streamlined design alongside the addition of an optional Apple Watch dock to complete the nightstand setup. Head below for all of the details on the new Moshi Sette Q charging station.

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• eufyCam 2 Pro HomeKit Secure Video systems start at $352 (Save up to 30%), more from $81
• Save up to $200 on Samsung’s unlocked Galaxy S21/+/Ultra smartphones on sale from $700
• Nanoleaf’s new Shapes HomeKit starter kits and expansions return to all-times lows from $60

Today, the LEGO Group is expanding its collection of brick-built art and home decor with its largest creation to date. And not just in the Art theme, we’re talking the most parts ever included in a set to date period. Entering with over 11,000 pieces, the new LEGO World Map arrives as a unique take on a classic piece of decor hung in offices and more. Head below for all of the details. 

Today, the Raspberry Pi foundation is launching its latest accessory for its lineup of miniature computers, a refreshed version of the PoE+ HAT. Allowing you to power a Raspberry Pi 4 over Ethernet, the new add-on arrives with a higher power output and better thermals than its predecessor, all while entering at the same price. Head below for all of the details.

Anker first began releasing chargers equipped with GaN (Gallium Nitride) a couple years back, delivering some of the more slim designs on the market for a USB-C wall adapter. As more and more brands have adopted the technology, Anker is looking to double down on the miniature size aspect with its latest lineup of Nano II USB-C GaN chargers. With affordable prices to match the pint-sized devices, you’ll want to head below for all of the details.

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• Apple’s new M1 11-inch iPad Pro sees first Amazon discount at $50 off
• Anker’s new PowerWave MagSafe Pad Slim sees first discount to $18, more in latest sale
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20/Ultra now $200 off at the lowest prices in months

This year is proving to be an exciting one for Marvel fans in the LEGO world, as we’ve already seen quite an eye-catching collection of kits launching later year. But now it also looks like the LEGO Group will be expanding that MCU theming into yet another area of its lineup. Advent Calendars have been a stable in the LEGO world for decades now, and at long last Marvel will be joining the likes of Star Wars and Harry Potter ahead of the holiday season. With reports of the first LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar landing this fall, you’ll find all of the details on what to expect down below.

Earlier this week was the three-year anniversary of my college graduation, and now that a new wave of students will be leaving behind their alma maters, it got me thinking about all of the gear that I wish I had been gifted. Ranging from must-haves for first-time apartment life to some ways to spruce up that new work from home setup, you’ll want to head below for all of our top graduation gift recommendations.

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• Picking up the new M1 iPad Pro today? Score Apple Pencil 2 for $104 (Reg. $129)
• Google Nest Learning Thermostat delivers energy-saving features at $199 (Save 20%)
• Apple’s M1-powered MacBook Pro returns to the all-time low at $199 off

Today, Anker’s latest additions to its lineup of home security offerings have arrived. Entering as a pair of new weather-resistant ways to keep an eye on package delivers and the like, the new eufy Outdoor Cam and Outdoor Cam Pro arrive with up to 2K recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, and integrated spotlights. Head below for all of the details.

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Having launched earlier in the year, the new 1MORE ComfoBuds Pro arrived to offer a low-cost competitor to AirPods Pro. It’s a line we’ve heard many times before, and a claim that’s very seldom met. So in order to try and deliver, active noise cancellation arrives alongside 28-hour battery and an under-$100 price tag. But is that enough to take on the gold standard in the true wireless headphones space? That’s what our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review aims to answer.

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• Apple’s previous-generation 11-inch iPad Pro is down to a new Amazon low at $104 off
• Google Pixel 4 delivers flagship features for less, now down to $499
• Pair Apple’s MagSafe Leather Wallet with your iPhone 12 while it’s down to $49.50

After showcasing its new ActionSleeve 2 for Apple Watch yesterday, Twelve South is back today with the unveiling of yet another new accessory. Moving over to the iPhone side of things, Twelve South is refreshing its popular BookBook case with support for Apple’s new MagSafe spec. Complete with the same signature leather design as we’ve seen before, this time around the wallet folio sports a magnetic design that can easily snap onto the back of your device. Head below for all of the details.

Ahead of Pride Month, the LEGO Group is unveiling its first creation to date specifically celebrating the diversity of the builders in its community. Delivering 11 monochromatic minifigures in various colors alongside a matching rainbow background display base, the upcoming Everyone Is Awesome set looks to finally give LGBTQIA+ builders some representation in the LEGO world. Head below for all of the details.

Today, Twelve South is expanding its stable of Apple Watch accessories with a new workout-focused offering. Refreshing a popular version of its existing bands, the new ActionSleeve 2 from Twelve South arrives with a refined design that’s made with the latest wearable from Apple in mind. Geared towards providing a more flexible workout experience, ActionSleeve 2 lets you free the Apple Watch from your wrist for positioning on your upper arm and more. Head below for all of the details.

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• Apple Watch Series 6 styles now up to $133 off at Amazon from $329
• Apple Watch Leather Link band falls to all-time low at $84 (Reg. $99), more from $39
• Philips Hue starter kits, outdoor lighting, and more on sale from $13, today only

After getting a first look at the entire wave of upcoming Marvel Infinity Saga sets last week, one of the wave’s more unique creations is now up for pre-order. With all of the details unveiled, the new LEGO Infinity Gauntlet enters with 590 pieces and re-creates one of the more significant artifacts from the MCU so far. Complete with an eye-catching golden design, display stand, and brick-built versions of the Infinity Stones, you’ll want to head below for all the details on adding the gauntlet to your LEGO collection.

The LEGO Group kicked off this year with the launch of hundreds of new creations, but one in particular caught the eye of builders both new and old, the Bonsai Tree. Since its launch, the popular build has been almost impossible to find in stock. But now that the dust is starting to settle, it’s finally starting to be readily available. So nearly six months later, we’re taking a hands-on look at the creation to see if it’s actually as much of a must-have as all the commotion would have you believe. Head below for all of the details on the LEGO Bonsai Tree.

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• Google Pixel 5 sees first price cut of the year to $669
• Save $349 on Apple’s unlocked iPhone 11 Pro in this 1-day sale
• Apple’s latest Mac mini delivers M1 at the desktop for an Amazon low of $99 off

Today, Nomad is expanding its collection of premium Apple Watch bands with two new offerings. Refreshing the previous premium straps for your wearable, there are now more streamlined designs this time around to complement the use of high-end materials like titanium and stainless steel. Head below for all of the details on the new Nomad metal link Apple Watch bands.

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• Apple’s new 24-inch M1 iMac sees first Amazon discount as a pre-order, more up to $86 off
• AirPods Pro support Apple’s new lossless streaming, Spatial Audio, more from $170
• Save up to 28% on Twelve South Mac stands, USB-C hubs, AirFly transmitters, more from $29