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.
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity has steadily been rolling out to new devices over the past year or so, and now ASUS is preparing to launch its latest router, but with a new addition. Moving beyond typical 802.11ax, its upcoming ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 will debut as one of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices on the market. Head below for all of the details.
CPS US (98% positive all-time feedback from 2,200+) via Amazon is currently offering the Seneo 65W USB-C PD Charger for $17.99 Prime shipped when code OV9QQ8RL has been applied at checkout. Typically fetching $30, today’s offer is good for a 40% discount, marks one of the first price cuts we’ve seen, and is a new all-time low. Delivering a 2-port charging solution, this 65W wall adapter packs a 2.1A USB-A port alongside its 65W USB-C PD slot. Taking advantage of GaN technology, it’s also more compact than similar chargers on the market, making it a suitable solution for your everyday carry and more. Over 1,000 customers have left a 4.3/5 star rating.
Synology is debuting its latest NAS today in the form of a high-end 6-bay configuration. Complete with support for up to 96TB of storage, 10Gb Ethernet, and dual M.2 slots, the new DS1621xs+ NAS also comes equipped with upgradable RAM and other features. Head below for all of the details on the new Synology DS1621xs+ NAS.
After giving Star Wars fans a 3,200-piece re-creation of the Mos Eisley Cantina to feast their eyes upon, LEGO is back today with yet another announcement. Teaming up with Levi’s, LEGO fans will soon be able to deck out their wardrobes with some brick-infused apparel. Ranging from classic jeans and hoodies to jackets, hats, and bags, the two brands have assembled one of the more unique clothing collaborations this year. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming LEGO and Levi’s fashion lineup, and all of the details.
After officially announcing a collection of Super Mario news last week, it looks like Nintendo fans have yet another collaboration in store to be excited about. With two new pairs of shoes on the way courtesy of a partnership with Puma, fans of both Super Mario Sunshine and Galaxy will be able to bring home a pair of kicks inspired by the titles. Head below the fold for all the details.
Update: LEGO’s new 3,200-piece Mos Eisley Cantina is now available for purchase for VIP members, but it’s free to sign-up.
After getting an early report that LEGO was working on a new UCS-style Mos Eisley Cantina earlier this summer, today all of the glorious details have been made public with an official announcement. Stacking up to nearly 3,200-pieces, the new creation straight out of A New Hope looks to recreate one of the most iconic locations from a galaxy far, far away complete with 21 minifigures and more. Head below for all of the details, including when you’ll be able to add the new LEGO Mos Eisley Cantina to your collection.
When it comes to more affordable smart home accessories, meross is routinely one of the more eye-catching brands we feature here at 9to5. With HomeKit control entering on a variety of its accessories, the latest of its Siri-enabled devices is now available for purchase. And it’s already on sale, too. The new meross HomeKit Garage Opener Remote brings smart home control to an existing garage door with support for all three major voice assistants. Head below for all of the details on the new release, and for more on locking in the launch pricing.
Pre-orderAfter bringing Wi-Fi to its X-Men vs. Street Fighter cabinet last month, Arcade1Up is bringing its one of its more long-awaited retro gaming machines to store shelves. Big Buck Hunter was first announced back in June, and now fans of the title will finally be able to bring the action into their own gaming setup. Be sure to head below the fold for all of the details, and to learn how you can lock in your pre-order of the Arcade1Up Big Buck Hunter cabinet.
OWC is debuting its latest Mac-focused storage system today in the form of the new Mercury Elite Pro Dual. Armed with USB-C connectivity, the new system touts support for up to 32TB of storage while also supplementing your machines I/O with three additional ports. And there’s of course a matching aluminum finish to fit in nicely with your Mac setup. Head below for all of the details, including pricing, availability, and more.
Pre-orderAmazon is launching the latest additions to its Blink smart home security ecosystem today. After introducing the entry-level Blink Mini back in April, we’re now getting a pair of upgraded cameras that replace the brand’s existing models. Available in an indoor and outdoor configuration, both of the new iterations deliver improved battery life as well as refreshed designs. Head below for all of the details on the all-new Blink cameras, including pricing, availability, and how to lock-in your pre-order.
Today Bose is expanding its stable of home theater audio accessories with an all-new AirPlay 2-enabled offering. The Soundbar 300 debuts with a compelling feature set for the price to take on other mid-ranged competitors from brands like Sonos and more. Head below for all the details on Bose Soundbar 300, including pricing and pre-order information.
Buy now!Update: The new Diagon Alley set is now available for purchase directly from LEGO for $399.99.
After focusing on a galaxy far, far away for the last few weeks, LEGO is turning its attention to another popular theme today by introducing its largest creation of the year. With the newest expansion to the brick-built Wizarding World, Harry Potter fans will soon be able to assemble an over 5,500-piece recreation of the iconic Diagon Alley. With 12 minifigures, this creation comes packed with authentic recreations of the location. Head below for all of the details on the LEGO Diagon Alley set, including pricing and availability.
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Woot via Amazon is discounting a selection of A11N Outdoor Games priced from $10. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders $25. One highlight is on the Large Tumble Tower Game at $26.99. Down from $40, today’s offer is good for 33% in savings and marks a new Amazon all-time low. This oversized block game is a great way to get outside and wind down the remaining weeks before fall weather arrives. Perfect for the upcoming Labor Day get-togethers with immediate family, this game includes 54 large wooden blocks which stack up to over 3-feet tall. Rated 4.7/5 stars. Head below for more.
After seeing just about all of this year’s new LEGO Star Wars kits launched earlier in the week, today we’re getting word that yet another creation from the theme will be arriving in stores this fall. Launching just in time for the second season of The Mandalorian, LEGO has a brick-built version of Baby Yoda on the way. Head below for everything we know so far and what you can expect from the upcoming set.
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Throughout 2020, we’ve seen LEGO slowly begin to expand into home decor with its first lineup of brick-built mosaics. Now, that’s going one step further thanks to a partnership with IKEA. Resulting in a collection of new brick-compatible storage bins, the upcoming BYGGLEK lineup from the two brands is aimed at keeping spare pieces in place while integrating with your own creations. Head below for all of the details on the LEGO and IKEA collaboration.
Samsung is currently taking up to $200 off a selection of its latest 2020 Frame Smart 4K TVs with prices starting at $1,200 shipped. One highlight is on the 55-inch model which is matched at Amazon and goes for $1,397.99. Down from $1,500, today’s offer is just the second time we’ve seen it on sale and the best since May. Samsung’s latest Frame TV blends into the rest of your home decor with a stylish design that’s as far from the typical black plastic bezels as you’ll find. Instead, there’s a wood finish and picture frame-esque design. Other highlights include smart functionality like AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, a 4K QLED screen equipped with HDR10+, and four HDMI ports. Rated 4.3/5 stars from 110 customers. Head below the fold for more.
Buy nowAfter debuting its latest flagship robotic vacuum earlier in the year, ECOVACS is back to unveil a new expansion to the lineup with a more affordable price tag. The DEEBOT T8 delivers plenty of eye-catching features that’ll help with cleaning around the house including a laser-guidance system and more. ECOVACS is also introducing new add-ons for its high-end offerings, notably an auto-empty docking station. Head below for all of the details on the new ECOVACS DEEBOT T8 robotic vacuum, including pricing, availability, and more on the new accessories.
Buy nowToday Plugable is launching its latest desktop docking solution for MacBooks, PCs, and Chromebooks with a new 7-in-1 USB-C hub. Looking to undercut some of the more well-known players in the space with a more competitive price point, the new accessory manages to do so without skimping out on the more desirable features. While 87W passthrough charging is a standout, other features here include 4K HDMI and more. Head below for all of the details, and to score yourself a launch discount on the new release.
The LEGO Star Wars lineup has been seeing some notable additions throughout the year so far. Today that collection is growing even larger with the official release of eight new creations from a galaxy far, far away, alongside more that are on the way. Ranging from some iconic recreations of the latest films to first brick-built 501st troopers and more, you’ll want to head below the fold for all the details on the latest batch of Star Wars kits from LEGO launching ahead of fall.
After first being showcased last spring, LEGO is now officially announcing plans to begin rolling out its Braille Bricks. Launching with an emphasis on education, the new bricks are geared towards visually-impaired builders. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming set and for all the details on how LEGO is hoping to make its Braille Bricks toolkit as accessible as possible.
$350/$270Amazon is currently offering the Insignia 50-inch Fire TV 4K Smart HDTV for $269.99 shipped. Also available at Best Buy. Typically fetching $350, today’s offer is good for a 23% discount, beats our previous mention by $10, and matches the Amazon all-time low. Sporting a 50-inch 4K panel this Insignia TV is a great way to upgrade the guest room, office, or anywhere else that doesn’t demand a home theater-worthy display. Alongside three HDMI inputs, there’s also built-in Fire TV functionality, allowing you to skip having to pick up an external streaming media player in order to enjoy your favorites from Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more. Over 1,500 customers have left a 4.4/5 star rating. More details can be found below the fold.
Buy nowAfter expanding its lineup of NAS earlier this summer with some lower-end offerings, today Synology is debuting its latest 5-Bay model complete with some more premium specs. The new Synology DS1520+ NAS comes equipped with nearly 20% performance gains over previous models, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and up to 451MB/s transfer speeds. Head below for a closer look at the new release, and for all the details on pricing and availability.
Now that summer is coming to an end, Supreme is detailing its upcoming fall and winter collection. With various collaborations from popular brands like Anker and mophie, as well as a Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet and fish bowl, there are plenty of unique releases on the way. Head below for a closer look at some of our favorites from the upcoming Supreme fall and winter 2020 collection and all of the other details.
LEGO wowed supercar fans earlier in the year with a 3,700-piece Lamborghini creation but now is back with a more compact version of an iconic vehicle. Assembling Lamborghini’s Super Trofeo EVO, this set packs a distinct black and gold color scheme. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO Lamborghini Huracán kit as well as to learn how it can be added to your collection, and for free at that.
Buy nowLEGO and Nintendo teaming up has been one of the most highly-anticipated collaborations in the history of the brand. After releasing its first lineup of kits at the beginning of the month, we’re now taking a look at the new LEGO NES to see if it truly delivers on the hype. Be sure to head below the fold for a closer look at the new creation and to see how this unique collector’s set stacks up.
After relying on my original Ubiquiti setup for nearly two years, I’m finally upgrading to the brand’s recent UniFi Dream Machine. Entering with an eye-catching all-in-one design, the UDM combines four of Ubiquiti’s essential home networking accessories into a single product. Head below for all the details on the UniFi Dream Machine, including how it fairs in day to day usage and more.
LEGO is expanding its City theme with a new 1,500-piece creation modeled after a downtown square. With a 12-inch tall city hall, tram vehicle, and 14 minifigures, this set doesn’t skimp out on new additions to your brick-built town. Be sure to head below the fold for all the details on the upcoming LEGO City Main Square, including pricing, availability, and more.
Over a year ago, we got a first look at the upcoming mobile game console from Panic, the studio behind the widely popular Untitled Goose Game, deemed Playdate. The unique handheld wowed gamers with a modern twist on retro-inspired titles, and today the team is announcing several of the third-party titles that’ll be available on the system. Spanning various genres from dungeon crawlers to puzzlers, there’s already some pretty eye-catching games on the horizon. And interestingly enough, Playdate can also play DOOM. Head below for all the details on the upcoming console.
Pre-orderHORI is giving Switch gamers three new ways to bring some ergonomic gameplay to their Nintendo Switch with the launch of new Split Pad Pro styles. The unique controller mirrors the distinct Joy-Con design but packs a more fitting design for older gamers. Launching next month, you can head below the jump for all of the details on the refreshed controllers, as well as how to lock-in your pre-order.
Buy nowToday, TCL is formally unveiling its latest collection of new 2020 TVs. Both the new 5- and 6-series lineups pack 4K displays alongside built-in Roku functionality and other perks. The higher-end offerings round in the 6-series notably step up with Mini-LED backlighting and new gaming-focused features like up to 120Hz refresh rates. Head below for a closer look at the new TCL 6-series TVs, alongside pricing and availability details.
Earlier this year, we got a look at six new LEGO Harry Potter sets spanning various films in the franchise. Now ahead of the upcoming wave of kits from the Wizarding World hitting store shelves next month, we’re getting a first look at new collectible minifigures with 16 characters from the series. Head below for all of the details on the upcoming collection of LEGO Harry Potter minifigures.
LEGO’s latest expansion to the brick-built Marvel universe enters following last month’s debut of six new Avengers creations. Rather than focus on the entire team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes this time around, we’re getting a Tony Stark-specific creation that serves as an expansion to a previously-released kit. The new LEGO Iron Man Armory assembles yet another section of the hero’s iconic lab complete with new minifigures and more. Head below for all the details.
After being announced back in June, Arcade1Up’s latest batch of retro-inspired arcade cabinets are now being rolled out alongside the announcement of new details. The highly anticipated X-Men vs. Street Fighter cabinet is now launching with built-in Wi-Fi for online matchmaking, alongside new head-to-head Pac-Man experiences and more. Head below for all the details on the Arcade1Up X-Men cabinet and how to lock-in your pre-orders for all the new releases.
Pre-orderToday, Sony debuted its latest pair of active noise-cancelling headphones as the followup to its widely successful WH-1000XM3 cans. The new 1000XM4 are equipped with 30-hour battery life alongside improved noice cancelation, the ability to pair two devices at a time, and a price that undercuts the competition. Head below for all of the details on the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones, including how to lock-in your pre-order ahead of launch and more.
Today, Nintendo announced that it’ll be bringing the fan-favorite Pikmin series to Switch for the first time. After originally being released on the Wii U over seven years ago, a new deluxe version of Pikmin 3 is now on the way, complete with all of the added DLC and plenty of new content. Head below for all the details on what’s new and when you’ll be able to dive into the Pikmin-plucking action for yourself.
Alto’s Adventure and Odyssey are arguably two of the best iOS titles ever released, and soon, console and PC gamers will be able to get in on the endless snowboarding action themselves. Today, the team behind the popular franchise has announced the new Alto Collection — a bundle of the iconic titles that will be launching on Switch alongside PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Head below for all of the details.
Throughout the year, LEGO has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes back with plenty of new Star Wars kits. Today we’re getting a first look at the latest creation to reminisce on the film, with the new Bespin Duel set bringing one of the most iconic scenes from the franchise to your collection. Head below for all the details.
Now that August has rolled around, LEGO is officially launching a collection of new kits to kick off its fall 2020 lineup. With 44 builds spanning Star Wars, Nintendo, Disney, and even LEGO’s new Art theme, among others, there are plenty of new creations that are now available for purchase or up for pre-order. Head below for the full break down on all of the new LEGO kits available in August.
Ubiquiti’s video doorbell may very well be one of its most eagerly-awaited products, and now the UniFi Protect G4 Doorbell is finally leaving the brand’s access store for a public launch. Equipped with a 5MP sensor, built-in motion detection, and integration with the rest of the UniFi Protect ecosystem, the new release stands out with local storage and a competitive price point. Head below for all of the details.
LEGO fans have had quite a lot of new kits to feast their eyes on this month, with yet another Nintendo collaboration and the latest Ideas kit. Now to end the month, we’re focusing back on the fan-made creations hoping to join the ranks of the recent Grand Piano thanks to the LEGO Ideas platform. This month, we’ll be turning our attention to a Chinese garden, medial office modular building, and more. So be sure to head below for all of the best LEGO Ideas from July.
Buy nowToday Scosche is launching its latest collection of car mounts with a new lineup of telescoping models. The new Extendo series arrives with the most versatile design yet from Scosche and delivers three choices in mounting options including magnets, one with built-in Qi charging, and more. The collection is now available for purchase, so hit the jump for all the details on the Scosche Extendo car mounts including pricing information and more.
Buy nowScosche’s new MagicGrip enters as a high-tech proposition for bringing 10W Qi charging and more to your car. The new Qi mount goes one step further by delivering an auto-locking feature that automatically grips your smartphone for one-handed usage. Over the past week, I’ve been putting the new accessory to the test, seeing if the Scosche MagicGrip packed enough value to justify the $70 price tag. Head below for a closer look at the unique Qi charging mount and to get all the details in our latest review.
Sony today is out with its latest full-frame camera, officially debuting the A7S III and all of its improvements for the first time. Improving on its previous-generation version, Sony’s latest refocuses the company’s camera efforts on video with plenty of noteworthy specs and quite a few firsts for the Alpha series. Head below for all the details, including launch information, pricing, and more.
After taking the wraps off its upcoming collection of NASA-themed Apple gear last week, CASETiFY is back with a new lineup of iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and other accessories. This time around, Pokémon fans will be able to outfit their devices in a variety of styles of the original 151 characters with old-school patterns. Head below for a closer look at the new series of limited-edition Pokémon gear and for all the details on how you can score it for yourself.
Buy nowEarlier this year at CES, Jasco unveiled its collection of Zigbee 3.0 accessories. Among them was an all-new outdoor smart plug that entered as a first for the brand, and even the Zigbee ecosystem as a whole. The Enbrighten Outdoor Smart Plug originally caught our eye, and today we’ve returned to take a hands-on look at the accessory alongside its indoor counterpart. Head below for a closer look at the new Zigbee 3.0 outdoor smart plug and why it’s a must-have for your summer smart home setup.
With San Diego Comic-Con originally having been scheduled for this week ahead of its shift toward an online showcase, Hasbro is debuting a series of new collectibles for Star Wars fans. Headlined by a lineup of retro-inspired figures and vehicles from its Vintage Collection, upcoming releases include a Smuggler’s Run Millennium Falcon alongside iconic characters from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and 501st Legion Arc troopers. Head below for a look at all of the new releases and to find out when you can add them to your collection.
Pre-orderNikon today is showcasing its latest mirrorless camera. As the latest release in its popular collection of Z cameras, the new Z5 debuts with a more affordable price point than those that came before and is geared towards budding photographers and content creators. Despite making some compromises in the form of a more budget-friendly casing, new additions like dust and moisture resistance, dual memory card slots, and more will surely make it stand out at its price. Head below for all the deals on the Nikon Z5, including availability details and more.
After giving Nintendo fans an authentic recreation of the NES last week, today LEGO is offering a first look at another one of its upcoming creations. Entering as the most recent Ideas set inspired by a fan-made model, the new playable piano looks to be just around the corner. Head below for everything we know so far about the unique LEGO Ideas piano.