Justin Kahn

Just after yesterday’s lengthy State of Play featuring the new God of War Remake Trilogy teaser and the now available for purchase God of War Sons of Sparta, as well as our first look at the new John Wick AAA title, Silent Hill: Townsend, the Control Resonant gameplay debut, Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, and much more, the President’s Day gaming deals at Amazon and elsewhere roll on. While you might want to just go score the new God of War Sons of Sparta at $29.99 in digital form via the PS Store, there are a host of ongoing deals up for grabs. We are also adding the Meal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector’s Edition down at $89.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $200) in celebration of the MGS Collection Vol. 2 reveal and even more down below. 

PlayStation State of Play: God of War Remake Trilogy, John Wick game, Castlevania, Metal Gear, much more

Alongside a new John Wick game, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the new Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, and more, Sony also has some God of War news for us (finally). Not only has it officially confirmed a new God of War Greek trilogy remake is in development, but it also revealed and released the new God of War Sons of Sparta. 

Earlier this week Sony officially announced when its first major State of Play showcase of 2026 would be, and that day has arrived. Throughout the year we get our fair share of these things, some far less special than others, and while we aren’t sure exactly what’s on the slate this afternoon, all signs point to this being a serious showcase. 

Alongside the debut of the brand WH-1000XM6 earbuds today, Sony is also expanding its XM6 over-ear headphones lineup as well. Last year’s XM6 headphones launch was a big one for the brand and easily among the most popular releases in the category among readers around here…but there was one thing missing for some folks, and that (not so) smoky pink colorway is finally now available for purchase (or will be momentarily).

Sony is officially launching its next-generation WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds today. Much like its latest XM6 over-ears, Sony has made improvements across the board here with a next-gen noise canceling processor, its best call quality in a set of earbuds, improved Bluetooth connectivity “in any environment,” access to Google Gemini (and Siri), and an updated bud and case design. They are available for purchase starting now (or will be momentarily).

The official 2026 Amazon Presidents Day sale is now live. Giving folks a 5-day head start on Presidents Day proper come Monday, Amazon has now flipped over to its annual sale, featuring deals on Apple Watch, Beats headphones, even deeper discounts on Google Pixel 10 gear, a host of its in-house tech – Echo gear, Ring smart, Blink – and much more. 

Nomad debuted its next-generation ChargeKey tool around this time last year, and today it is unleashing a new model in a Stellar Orange colorway to match your Cosmic iPhone 17 Pro. 

We were lucky enough to attend a private hands-on Nintendo event to try out the new Mario Tennis Fever, among other things. You can scope out the details in our video coverage below, but Nintendo has also just released the game’s opening cinematic to get you hyped to hit the court later this week. 

Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce the next State of Play game showcase, and it sounds like it’s going to be a big one. 

JBL is well known for its Bluetooth speaker lineup as well as its larger party and PA-grade sound systems, but it is looking to combine the two with its BandBox releases. The lineup, which includes the more modestly-sized BandBox Solo and the larger and more feature-rich BandBox Trio, combines mic/instrument inputs with AI-powered stem splitters, amp emulation, and more with your usual Bluetooth speaker action. Both models are now available for purchase at Amazon and other major retailers.

A couple weeks ago we got our first good look at the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie after the world premiere trailer landed late last year. We also got our first official look at Yoshi and now Nintendo and Illumination have just uploaded another new quick look at the upcoming galactic Mario adventure. 

All you Trainers better start saving those Pokédollars – Stern just teased what is almost sure to be a series of epic new officially-licensed Pokémon pinball machines. 

As spotted by our cohorts across the virtual hall, Sony appears to have just essentially confirmed its upcoming WF-1000XM6 earbuds with a new teaser trailer on its official YouTube channel. While it hasn’t precisely stated as much, the tech lurking in the shadows here is almost certainly its next-generation earbuds. 

Nintendo hosted its first Partner Showcase Direct this morning with a series of updates and announcements. While we now have official confirmation of a host of Bethesda tiles landing on Switch 2 after around a year of speculation – Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, included – it also quickly reminded folks about the Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. 

Nintendo officially confirmed this week’s Nintendo Direct showcases yesterday, and it is set to go live this morning. Rumors and predictions pointed at an official livestream hitting the airwaves in the first week of February and that it very much is, with a full 30-minutes of updates on upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. 

Your mid-week lineup of the best deals on Apple Books is now ready to roll, including titles like Thank You Notes by Jimmy Fallon, Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto, The Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, Sin City by Harold Robbins, SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Jackal, and much more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Apple Books deals. 

Your lineup of the best deals on Apple TV shows and movies awaits below. Today’s highlights include the Sailor Moon Complete Classic Collection, Hunter x Hunter complete, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, The Town, Point Break, and a two-film collection with Ralph Breaks the Internet and Wreck it Ralph. Head below for a closer look at all of Wednesday’s best. 

After sitting is early access mode for Echo customers for quite some time, Amazon has now announced that Alexa+ is now available for everyone. The upgrade AI assistant costs $19.99 per month, but you can score at no additional cost if you’re a Prime member. 

Rumor had it we would be getting the next Nintendo Direct this week, and Nintendo has now confirmed as much. The next Nintendo Direct will go live tomorrow at the usual time. Details below. 

Update: The new Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger is now available on Amazon in both the black and cream colorways. 

Belkin updated its lineup of wireless magnetic charging stands last summer headlined by the 3-in-1 Belkin UltraCharge Pro 25W. We came away mostly quite impressed with that model after review, but we have just spotted the new Qi2 25W 2-in-1 variant with a foldable design and the brand’s ChillBoost active cooling technology up for sale at Amazon.  

While we await the next title to land in the coveted GameCube library, and just after getting a chance to get an early hands-on look at the new Virtual Boy, Nintendo has just officially revealed a Switch Online February 2026 update with a pair of new additions to the Game Boy library. 

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

SANDMARC is best known for its iPhoneography gear, as well as its cases and Apple Watch bands around here, but it also makes some wonderful purpose-built carriers for content creators as well. Today the brand is announcing its new 6L and 9L Hybrid Sling for iPhoneographers and creative professionals alike. You can also score an exclusive deal on pre-orders using code 9TO510 at checkout. 

Sony is finally ready to give us our first look at MLB The Show 26 gameplay today, and pre-orders are now live ahead of release on on March 17. It has also announced that you can “receive 10% off your Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order if you have purchased any digital version of MLB The Show that’s been released since MLB The Show 21.” Details below.

Alongside the holiday PlayStation 5 Flowering Chaos Bundles with $100 in savings still rolling, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to reveal next month’s PlayStation Plus monthly FREE games. 

We were recently lucky enough to attend a private Nintendo event in NYC to try out some the latest releases landing on Switch/Switch 2 this year, and we filmed it all for you. From the new Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics platform and its accompanying hardware through to the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever release and more, hit the jump to watch us go hands-on with Nintendo’s latest. 

Today Twelve South is stepping in to the portable charging game again with its new PowerCapsule. The new MagSafe-ready power bank lands with a special Twelve South design touch featuring a sort of cactus-based leather inlay and will be available for purchase today in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh capacities. 

As you might have seen in our launch coverage, Anker has now unleashed its new Prime Wireless Charging Station. This time featuring the 25W Qi2 MagSafe action in a 3-in-1 setup for your entire Apple kit, it can fold down into a palm-sized unit that might be my new go-to travel charger. Scope out some hands-on impressions below.

First spotted during at CES, today Anker is releasing its brand new foldable Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. The weighted palm-sized charger unfolds to deliver a 3-in-1 charging solution with Qi2.2 25W MagSafe, a pop-out Apple Watch charger, and a nice launch deal – clip the on-page coupon via the brand’s official Amazon store. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This week’s roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets and product reveals including Apple’s next-generation AirTag 2, all of the new LEGO sets releasing in February 2026, LEGO’s 5 new Star Wars SMART Play sets, Nintendo’s new new Virtual Boy overview trailer, and more.

Update: Alongside pre-orders on the new My Mario Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible at $13, you’ll find even more of the new My Mario toys and playlets waiting right starting from $7.99 Prime shipped. 

The brand new official Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible from the new My Mario toy line is now up for pre-order on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped – it might not stick around for long. 

The new Samsung Galaxy TriFold is now available for pre-order. As we reported earlier, Samsung’s first triple foldable is set to open for pre-order to everyone starting this morning at 10:00 a.m. ET and that time has now arrived. 

This week has delivered a whirlwind of fantastic price drops on official Apple Watch Ultra bands. From nearly 50% in savings on the latest blue Trail loops to deep deals on the green models and plenty of discounts across the latest Alpine and Ocean Band offerings, you’ll find all of the best offers on this page and waiting below. However, this morning is also ushering in a new Amazon all-time low on the latest black Trail Loop as well. 

The new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold goes live for pre-order today. In just a few short hours the largest screen on a Galaxy foldable, the lineup’s very first triple-hinged handset, will be available purchase.  

We have featured a number of those super handy tracking wallet cards around here – I am a big fan if these things and carry one with me at all times. Today, however, KeySmart is launching its new ultra-slim dual-network tracker card known as the SmartCard (Gen 3) – it works with either Apple Find My or Google Find Hub. 

Update: Nintendo has officially revealed the April 16 Switch release date for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – it is “also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

Right on the heels of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct from last weekend with our fist look at Yoshi and some new details ahed of the April release, an official announcement was made for another Nintendo Direct stream and it is set to go live this morning. 

Just after seeing a solid deal hit AirPods 4 with ANC down at $119 this morning, Amazon is now once again offering its best price on the highly sought-after AirPods Pro 3 down at $199 – this is matching the best price we have ever tracked on Amazon, Black Friday/holiday season included. 

Just after the reveal of the new LOTR Sauron’s Helmet set, some new SMART Star Wars LEGO builds have arrived. While the three initial LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets with the included Smart Bricks are still up for pre-order, today LEGO has unveiled a series of new Smart Play Star Wars sets: the new AT-ST Attack on Endor at $49.99, the Millennium Falcon at $99.99, the Mos Eisley Cantina at $79.99, Luke’s Landspeeder at $39.99, and Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training at $69.99. But there is a one not so SMART caveat to consider with these new builds. 

Update 1/26 @ 7:50 p.m. ET: Amazon’s listings for the new AirTag 2 at $29 and the 4-pack are now in-stock and available for purchase again.

Apple debuted the long-awaited AirTag 2 today. Pre-orders are now live at Amazon ahead of delivery this week and are also joined by some discounts on the now previous-generation model. 

Today’s lineup of the best deals on Apple TV shows and movies is now ready to roll, and we have a jam-packed lineup of complete series deals. Those include Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy, Entourage, Deadwood, Downton Abbey, and more, as well as loads of Adventure Time, Steve Jobs: The Man In the Machine, and Coraline. Hit the jump for a closer look at today’s best.  

While this weekend was all about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct and getting our first look at Yoshi, not to mention the new Talking Flower going up for pre-order via Amazon at $35, this week it’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Nintendo has announced the next Direct livestream and it is set to go live in a few day’s time. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.

Here we go! Nintendo is set to host a Sunday edition Direct presentation this morning for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie and it’s set to go live very soon. 

Update 1/24: Pre-orders are now live at Amazon for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo right here, and the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition game. 

Alongside the new overview trailer for Nintendo’s adorable Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we are also getting some details on the actual game itself. We already knew the Switch 2 edition and an expansion were on the way this spring, but Nintendo has debuted a new trailer and announced the official release date alongside some special edition amiibo too. 

Nintendo officially revealed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as part of the 40th anniversary Mario Bros. celebration last year. After that, it served up the world premiere trailer, and it has now announced an official Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct!