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Plugable is now expanding its selection of desktop docking stations with a pair of offerings capable of driving two displays at up to 4K resolutions. Each of the new options sport space-saving designs and turn a USB-C or USB 3.0 port into a collection of I/O. Head below for all the details, including how you can score launch discounts on both of the new Plugable USB-C docks.

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Update: LEGO’s new 2,600-piece NES console is now available for purchase with a finalized $229.99 price tag.

After teasing the upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System yesterday, LEGO is back today to officially unveil the new 2,600-piece set in its full glory. Bringing one of the most iconic consoles ever released to your collection like never before, this brick-built NES pairs with a CRT TV, controller, and authentic Super Mario Bros. cartridge. Head below for a closer look at the new take on an old school classic, as well as details on when you’ll be able to score one for yourself.

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Today, LEGO took to its official Twitter account to tease an upcoming creation that fans of retro gaming won’t be able to resist. Looking to be the latest collaboration with Nintendo, the current mystery kit appears to assemble the iconic NES console alongside a CRT television and controller. Head below the fold for everything we know so far about the new LEGO NES kit.

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Monoprice today is debuting its latest in a series of budget-friendly gaming monitors. Entering as the brand’s first 49-inch display, the new Dark Matter Curved UltraWide looks to take on the competition with a more affordable price tag and 5120x1440p resolution. Head below for all the details on the new Monoprice 49-inch Curved UltraWide, including pricing and more.

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Earlier this year at CES, Klipsch first took the wraps off its upcoming series of true wireless earbuds. Now, pre-orders are going live today for the upcoming earbuds. Headlined by redesigned charging cases with built-in Qi capabilities, there’s bolstered water-resistance, and even a partnership with McLaren in tow. Head below for all the details, including pricing, availability, and how to lock-in your Klipsch T5 II earbuds pre-order.

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Today, Dell is launching its latest workstation upgrade in the form of a refreshed XPS Desktop. Sporting a new design alongside a series of under the hood improvements, you’ll find Intel’s 10th Generation processors leading the way alongside plenty of I/O and more. Head below for all the details on the Dell XPS Desktop, including pricing, availability, and more.

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Just a month ago, Denon unveiled a new batch of 8K AV receivers and is now back with another addition to the lineup. Sporting the same future-proof resolution support, its latest enters with a notably more affordable price than the brand’s other releases this year — not to mention a 7-channel output, low-latency, other gaming-focused features, and more. Head below for all the details on the new Denon 8K AirPlay receiver, including pricing, availability, and how to lock-in your pre-order.

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Following yesterday’s debut of the Art theme, LEGO is giving Avengers fans a collection of new kits from the Marvel universe. Headlined by a 1,200-piece Helicarrier and Avengers Tower model that stands 17 inches tall, there are six new sets for comic book fans to assemble. Plus, there are plenty of refreshed minifigures included this time around, as well. Head below for a closer look at all of the builds from the new LEGO Marvel summer wave.

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Marshall is expanding its stable of vintage-inspired audio gear today with the launch of its latest portable Bluetooth speakers. Debuting as the brand’s most compact release to date for a portable Bluetooth speaker, the new Emberton delivers the same rock and roll-inspired design you’d expect. It’s complemented by 20-hour battery life as well as USB-C charging, and multi-directional sound output. Head below the fold for a closer look at Marshall Emberton and all the details.

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Today, LEGO is debuting its latest sets geared towards older builders with four new mosaic creations. Allowing you to assemble various works of art from four different themes, these several thousand piece models look to blur the line between your typical kit and home decor. LEGO is introducing its Art theme with portraits of Iron Man, Sith villains from Star Wars, Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles. Head below for all the details.

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After getting a first look at the upcoming Seinfeld and Home Alone kits from LEGO Ideas earlier in the month, we’re now turning our attention to the best builds still vying for official set status. This month is highlighted by a brick-built recreation of Avatar: The Last Airbender alongside a working LEGO bowling alley and impressive Lancia Delta Integrale rally car. Head below for all of June’s best LEGO Ideas creations.

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Belkin is now out with its new Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core, the latest addition to its stable of USB-C hubs and other docking stations. Alongside notable features like 60W USB-C charging passthrough and the ability to drive 8K monitors, the upcoming 7-in-1 hub takes on competing offerings with a compact, bus-powered design. Head below for all of the details, including pricing and how to lock-in your pre-order.

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Today PowerA is debuting its latest gamepad for Nintendo Switch, combining all of the first-party features you’d expect with a more compact design. The upcoming Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller improves on other releases we’ve seen from PowerA in the past, incorporating a USB-C rechargeable battery, motion controls, and refreshed design. Head below for all the details, including pricing and more.

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Harman Kardon’s latest entry into its stable of speakers was originally announced earlier this year at CES. But now several months after the initial debut, Aura Studio 3 and its slick transparent design is officially seeing the light of day. And with a more affordable list price than expected and an expedited launch window at that. Head below for all of the details, including pricing and how to lock-in your pre-order.

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Today LEGO is expanding its lineup City kits in thanks to a partnership with National Geographic. Soon builders will be able to assemble a fleet of ships and other vehicles to surveil undersea life with a series of ocean exploration-themed creations. LEGO is also carrying the collaboration over to its Friend theme for a series of jungle rescue kits. Hit the jump for a closer look all nine of the upcoming models.

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Panasonic is debuting its latest mirrorless camera today, taking on competing solutions geared towards vloggers and other mobile videographers. The new Lumix G100 enters with 4K recording, 5-axis image stabilization, and an articulating display. There’s also a new tripod grip that’ll work with a variety of the brand’s cameras. Head below for all the details surrounding the Panasonic Lumix G100, including how to pre-order at a discount and more.

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Monoprice is now unveiling its latest gaming monitor, pairing a 43-inch UltraWide display with a curved form-factor and minimal bezels. As just the latest in the company’s lineup of battlestation-worthy releases, you’ll also find a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync support, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of the new gaming monitors, as well as details on pricing and availability.

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Today Apple is bringing the latest 2020 MacBook Air to its refurbished storefront for the first time. The already affordable machine is now seeing even more enticing pricing starting at $849. As we’ve come to expect, Apple’s refurbished process remains the best in the game with competitive policies including all of the original accessories and more. Head below for the full breakdown on pricing, as well as availability.

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Amazon is currently offering the Twelve South AirFly Pro for $45 shipped when clipping the on-page coupon. Typically fetching $55, today’s offer is good for a $10 discount, marks the lowest we’ve seen at Amazon, and matches the overall low. AirFly Pro allows you to pair two sets of headphones to anything with a standard AUX port. Twelve South’s accessory touts 16-hour battery life alongside USB-C charging. So whether you plan to get some co-op Switch action going with headphones on or want to wirelessly stream audio through a car’s stereo, this is a notable accessory to have in your kit. Over 75 customers have left a 4.1/5 star rating. Learn more in our launch coverage. Hit the jump for additional AirFly deals starting at $29.
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Ubiquiti is expanding its stable of home security cameras with new mid-tier addition to the UniFi Protect lineup. Equipped with 1440p recording capabilities and a waterproof design, the G4 Bullet enters as the brand’s latest camera. There’s also PoE support, night vision, and a more affordable price point than previous releases. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of the features and more.

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Upgrading your smart home to Zigbee comes with plenty of perks like quicker response times, higher reliability, and increased range compared to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Aqara’s platform encompasses all of those while bringing HomeKit support and more into the mix. That feature pairing recently caught my eye. Now, after using Aqara’s system for a few weeks, I’m sold on what the brand has to offer. Head below for a closer look.

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Today Synology is debuting its latest NAS, the new 2-bay DS220+. Upgrading the compact design that’s made its predecessors great options for beginners, new additions like dual networking slots, DDR4 RAM, and overall boosted performance make it an even more notable contender. Head below for all the details on the new release as well as a hands-on look at the performance of the Synology DS220+ NAS.

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Fresh off this week’s other LEGO unveils, we’re now getting an official first look at a new wave of Star Wars kits due out this fall. Spanning everything from the Clone Wars to Sequel Trilogy, there are seven upcoming creations from a galaxy far, far away for fans to assemble starting later this year. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of the new builds from the LEGO Star Wars fall lineup.

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Today Hasbro is expanding its Marvel Legends lineup of authentic props from the MCU and beyond with its latest life-sized collector’s item. This time, fans of the infamous Merc With a Mouth will be able to bring a talking Deadpool head to their collection. Yeah, it’s as weirdly fitting as it seems for the antihero. Head below for all the details, including pricing and how you can bring home one of Hasbro’s most unique releases to date.

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Since first announcing it’d be partnering with Nintendo for a series of Super Mario sets, LEGO has been slowly dishing out details to keep video game fans and builders on the edge of their seats. Now the wait is finally over, as LEGO is showcasing the entire lineup of Mario sets including nine new expansion kits packed with various characters from the popular franchise. With a new Yoshi figure, Mushroom Kingdom layout, and more, you’ll want to head below for a closer look at what the full LEGO Mario theme has to offer.

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Update: LEGO’s new 1,700-piece Mickey and Minnie Mouse buildable characters are now available for pre-order.

LEGO today is unveiling its latest set in partnership with Disney, assembling two of the most famous cartoons of all-time. Standing 14-inches tall, the new LEGO Mickey and Minnie Mouse buildable characters are crafted from over 1,700-pieces and are complemented by filmed-themed display stands and more. Head below for all the details, including when you’ll be able to add these iconic characters to your collection.

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All eyes have been on Sony over the last 24-hours after getting a first look at what the PS5 will actually look like, alongside a detailed report on its launch lineup. But the folks over at KFC seem to have a bone to pick, and are aiming to steal the spotlight with the new KFConsole. Taking to Twitter to announce the utterly bizarre concept, we’re not sure just how believable this chicken-themed gaming machine can really be. Hit the jump for all the details and to decide for yourself.

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After making its coding kits available to the general public earlier this spring, LEGO is back today with the debut of its latest set geared towards STEAM learning. As just the latest in its popular Mindstorms theme, the new LEGO 5-in-1 Robot Inventor set will have builders assembling their very own brick-built droids while learning how to program. With over 900-pieces, new elements, and even support for PS4 and Xbox One controllers, in the latest kit. Head below for all the details.

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Today, Arcade1Up is expanding its collection of retro-inspired 3/4th-scale arcade cabinets, drawing inspiration from some utter classics in the process. With popular titles like Ms. Pac-Man, X-Men vs Street Fighter, and even Big Buck Hunter, the company’s new unveil further cater to vintage gaming fans. Head below for a closer look at all of the upcoming cabinets.

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Today Synology is expanding its stable of products with an all-new flash-based NAS alongside its first releases in the storage space. Headlined by the new 24-bay FlashStation FS3600, Synology has unveiled two solid-state drives alongside a new accessory for its existing devices. Head below for all the details on the company’s latest. 

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Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite first hit the scene back in 2018, and now roughly 2-years later, is getting refreshed with two new color options. Now with the introduction of Plum and Sage styles, there are four different designs to choose from for the widely-popular eReader. Head below for all of the details from today’s addition to the Kindle lineup, including pricing and availability.

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Today Hello Games has announced that it’ll be rolling out one of the most anticipated features for its popular title No Man’s Sky, crossplay. Soon gamers will be able to dive into the open-world space exploration game with friends on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Hit the jump for all of the details and to learn when you can expect to officially enjoy the upcoming cross platform play.

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After debuting a series of buildable Star Wars helmets to a great reception, LEGO is bringing the same concept into the Marvel universe with its latest creation. Debuting with the face of the MCU, the new LEGO Iron Man Helmet assembles the iconic comic book hero out of 480-pieces with plenty of details along the way. Head below for all the info on the new release, including when you’ll be able to add this one to your collection and more.

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Today Ubiquiti is officially releasing its latest product, the new UniFi Protect Network Video Recorder. Serving as the most recent addition to its Protect home security camera system, the new all-in-one device provides local storage, support for up to 50 cameras, and upgradable storage. Head below for all the details on Ubiquiti’s latest.

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While everyone’s attention this week might be on LEGO’s most recent brick-built vehicle, the 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini, we’ve turned out focus to one of the brand’s more recent retro-inspired rides. Having been released earlier this year, the LEGO Fiat 500 rolled onto the scene and today we’re taking a hands-on look in our latest review. With a slick yellow paint scheme and design that stands out from previous Creator Expert vehicles, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on how this ride stacks up.

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Denon is ending the week by refreshing its stable of flagship AV receivers complete with eye-catching features like AirPlay 2, and now for the first time, support for 8K visuals. With four new models entering its X-Series lineup, there are price points geared towards those just building out their home theater, as well as veterans in search of a future proof upgrade. Head below for all the details, including pricing, availability, and more.

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Back before LEGO got in the business of its beloved interlocking brick system, the company’s lineup was packed with wooden toys as it started out in the 1930s. Fast forward to the 21st Century, and wood is all but absent from the current collection of kits. Today LEGO is out with its latest creation, and while not fully bringing back the wooden designs that started it all, the brand is drawing inspiration from one of its very first toys. Enter the new LEGO Wooden Duck set, which you can get the full scoop on below the fold.

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Today Samsung is expanding its lineup of battlestation-worthy peripherals with a new series of Odyssey G7 monitors. After being teased at CES earlier this year, we’re now getting a closer look at what the new displays have to offer. With a series of features geared towards giving gamers, you’ll find curved displays, 240Hz refresh rates, QLED panels, and even an emphasis on reducing eye strain. Head below for a closer look at Samsung’s latest, as well as pre-order details and more.

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Today Plugable is expanding its collection of USB-C accessories with a new line of flat adapters. Designed to be more lightweight and durable than other options you’ll find on the market, the four new dongles allow you to expand a Mac or PC’s I/O with Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, DisplayPort, and even VGA. Head below for all the details including pricing and availability, as well as how you can take advantage of a launch discount.

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Following today’s launch of the new 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini, LEGO is debuting its most recent commemorative kit. This time around, fans will be able to assemble a new minifigure-scale version of the Blue Fury Hot Rod originally released by LEGO 25-years ago. Head below for a closer look at this 142-piece kit and to learn how it can be added to your collection, and for free at that.

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It’s been a pretty stellar month in the LEGO world, with new Star Wars builds and May the 4th kicking things off only to be followed by some impressive creations like the recent Technic Lamborghini. Now to close out May, we’re turning out attention to the best of what LEGO Ideas has to offer. Highlighted by a modular fast food restaurant, we’re also seeing a medieval market and diorama straight out of Night At The Museum. Hit the jump for the best LEGO Ideas projects of the month.
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Update: LEGO’s new 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 is now available for purchase.

Each year LEGO expands its collection of brick-built vehicles with an eye-watering new Technic creation. In past years, we’ve gotten supercars like the Bugatti Chiron, and today the most recent addition to the lineup is rolling onto the scene. Assembling a Lamborghini for the first time, the new LEGO Sián FKP 37 stacks up to nearly 3,700-pieces and comes packed with all the authentic details you’d expect. Head below for a closer look at the latest build.

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