Justin Kahn

This is it folks, we are less than 24 hours out from the big-time 30th anniversary Pokémon Day celebrations. We have already had some exciting announcements, product reveals, and more ahead of the official date, so let the countdown begin!

Pokémon Day 2026 is set to be a major one and the festivities have already began with a major Nintendo Switch announcement this morning and confirmation of next Friday’s Pokémon Presents showcase.

Pokémon Day 2026 is tomorrow, and with this year being a major 30th anniversary milestone for the pocket monster franchise, the reveals, new products, and announcements have already begun. Alongside the Walmart Pokémon Week event, the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, coming LEGO sets, and more, eBay has also announced a special 30/30 Collection event that will, apparently, be showcasing and auctioning off some of the most sought-after and iconic pocket monster collectibles at the “original retail price.” 

Pokémon Day is tomorrow folks, and it’s already set to be a big one! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the very first Pokémon Red and Blue games, we already have the official release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, all-new gameplay for the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia, and tomorrow’s Pokémon Presents on the schedule, but there’s much more to come. In the meantime, we have a fun little unboxing video for folks to check out courtesy of our in-house Pokémon Trainer, Fernando Silva, for a special Pokémon “What’s your Favorite?” Anniversary mystery bundle. Check it out!

Update 2/26 9:35 a.m. ET: Today’s Pokémon drop is set to go live at 10:00 a..m. ET – be ready

Update 2/25 9:50 a.m. ET: Today’s Pokémon drop is set to go live at 10:00 a..m. ET – be ready

Pokémon Day 2026 is looming and the festivities have already begun. Alongside the announcement of this week’s Pokémon Presents showcase, as well as the reveal of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, Walmart is also hosting a Pokémon Week event of its own from now through March 1 with exclusive TCG drops, deals, and more. 

If you’re going to be pre-ordering the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, or Galaxy S26 Ultra and also want the new Galaxy Buds 4/Pro, you’ll want to go straight over to Samsung. We have already detailed how you can score a massive 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with S26 orders, and you can literally score the base Galaxy Buds 4 for completely FREE of charge with pre-orders of the new phones (as detailed here), but if you’re not getting a phone, Amazon is serving up some FREE gift cards on the new buds too. Details below. 

We are tracking some particularly fantastic deals on the new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders today. You’ll find everything from up to $900 in savings – you can drop the $1,300 S26 Ultra down to just $400 right now – to a massive 70% off Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and even completely FREE Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Amazon is also offering up to $200 in FREE gift cards on pre-orders right now, but is that as good as what Samsung has?

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order deals are flying with massive savings up for grabs straight from Samsung. If you’re not trading up for the next-generation Galaxy devices, there are some solid deals, including a FREE set of the new Galaxy Buds 4 with orders, a massive 70% off Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and even a whole Galaxy Tab for just $45 (plus more). But if you are trading in, it looks like you’ll want to do it at Samsung where you can score an instant up to $900 off the price of your new device. 

Update: We have now uncovered a way to get Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE during the now live Galaxy S26 pre-order launch.

Pre-orders are now live on the new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra and as we detailed in our launch post, Samsung is offering a bonus $150 in savings on accessories along with them – that means you can score the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at a massive 70% off with pre-orders – they will drop from the regular $250 to an insane $74.99 with pre-orders of the new phone. 

Pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup are set to go live in just under 15 minutes from now and the deals will be flying. We will detail the offers we already know about down below so you know what you are getting into, but there are some other savings potential to be aware before you rush through checkout. 

It is Samsung Galaxy S26 launch day with pre-orders set to go live any minute and the new Arc Pulse Galaxy S26 Ultra bumper case is now live. The brand makes some of, if not, the nicest bumper-style cases out there no matter which phone you use, but its latest metal Galaxy S26 Arc Pulse models are now available on the official site for pre-order. 

Update – now live:

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from $1,300 (Starts at $400 with trades)
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • Save 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
  • Or FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve
• Samsung Galaxy S26 from $900
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve
• Samsung Galaxy S26+ from $1,100
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve

How to score a FREE set of $180 Galaxy Buds 4 with your Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order (No strings attached)

How to save 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Galaxy S26 launch is quickly approaching with pre-orders set to go live at 1 p.m. ET. The usual no-obligation reservation offers are now live ahead of the official Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra reveals on February 25, but we also have some additional details to scope out to ensure you score the best possible price during the pre-order phase. 

The official launch and debut of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is now set for next week, and we are already starting to see accessories hit the market. You can indeed secure some early pre-order deals for the new phones right here, but today we are taking a lot at the new Samsung Galaxy S26 case lineup from Dbrand. 

Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to go up for pre-order today alongside the Unpacked event to officially reveal the new lineup. Today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, but what time do Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders start?

A pair of upcoming Switch 2 games are going on full display today as Nintendo is set to host nearly hour an half-long live stream to showcase Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park and, just in time for Pokémon Day, the new Pokémon Pokopia. 

SANDMARC – one of our absolute favorite iPhoneography brands – is back again today with all-new lens for iPhone users. Looking to take your zoom prowess up a notch (or 24), the new SANDMARC Tetraprism 72mm Lens for iPhone has arrived with “up to 24x zoom on iPhone 17 Pro models while maintaining true image quality.” Best of all, you can use code 9TO510 at checkout to score an exclusive pre-order deal you won’t get anywhere else. 

Just after the announcement of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo has now scheduled lengthy showcase set to deliver nearly an hour and half of gameplay for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park as well as a closer deep dive look at Pokémon Pokopia ahead of the next Pokémon Presents on Friday. 

Some Sonos gear did see some unfortunate price hikes in near the end of 2025, but there has been some notable deals on its current-gen lineup of speakers and home theater upgrades, and we have received word it is now sending out promotional 25% off coupons to select customers. 

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. This week’s highlights include all of the details on how to score the best deals on Galaxy S26 pre-orders, the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, details on next week’s 30-year anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase, some new LEGO F1 action, and more.

Nintendo is kicking off the Pokémon 30th anniversary in a big way today with the announcement of Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red for Switch. Or more specifically the remakes of those Gen 1 games that originally released on Game Boy Advance – Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. But what’s new in the Switch versions? Are Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Switch Online? Are there specific Switch 2 Editions? Let’s dive in below.

Update: We are posting this a few minutes early to give folks a better shot at landing the new Galaxy Z TriFold as stock is expected to be extremely low – scheduled to go live at 10 a.m. ET.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is now live for pre-order (or will be any minute), and if you want one you better get in there quick. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is up for purchase again today. The wild new triple fold out tablet-meets-smartphone is set to go up for sale again this morning and you’ll want to be quick if you’re looking to scoop one of these up – it completely sold out in minutes last go around and it might very well once again. Open the list page right here and be ready to refresh starting this morning and maybe even before the 10 a.m. start time – last time it went up ahead of time and might very well again. 

Now just one week away from the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities, the official anniversary Pokémon Presents show has been announced, and today Nintendo is helping to kick things off early with the announcement that Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are releasing on Nintendo Switch very soon.  

Update: The new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is scheduled to be back in stock for purchase Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m.

Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Z TriFold restock for this week on Friday, February 20. These wild new triple fold Galaxy phones went out of stock very fast when pre-orders first when live, so you’re going to want to be ready the second they go up this Friday (if not even sooner). 

As we mentioned this morning, the new Google Pixel 10a is now available for pre-order. The official Google Store does have some notable offers up for grabs – up to $215 off with trade-ins, Pixel 10a as low “as low as $49 with eligible trade-in,” and “$100 in Google Store credit or Pixel Buds 2a on us when you buy the new Pixel 10a (Unlocked). Or you can score a FREE $100 Amazon gift card with purchase.

The new Google Pixel 10a goes up for pre-order today at 10 a.m. ET. You’ll find the new, more affordable, entry-level series 10 Pixel handset available for pre-order directly from the Google Store and, more than likely, at Best Buy and Amazon shortly thereafter. Just be sure to hold off until all of the best offers are available – details below.

As we reported previously, Virtual Boy is set to make its debut in the Nintendo Classics library today, and it appears it is now live for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Presidents 2026 has arrived and with it we are tracking hundreds of notable deals across a broad spectrum of product categories by way of wide-ranging sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Samsung, and more. From the latest and most popular Apple releases – Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3, iPad – right through to hundreds in savings on Samsung gear, e-bike releases, LEGO, and Anker charging gear, you will find an organized collection of today’s best discounts to check out below. 

Update 2/16: The new LEGO Crocs are now up for pre-order directly from Crocs and over at LEGO. 

We have seen some wild Crocs crossover fashion – check the recent Animal Crossing capsule – but the new LEGO Brick Clogs might be the absolute best (worst) of all. 

The official Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys and collectibles are now up for pre-order. The sequel is set to hit the silver screen in early April and a series of the official Jakks Mario Galaxy Movie toys are now available for pre-purchase ahead of the launch starting from $5 at Amazon and Walmart. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. Joining Amazon’s now live Presidents Day sale, his week we have some sweet new LEGO releases in the form the five new Star Wars Mandalorian and Grogu sets, the Ford Model T, and the first Maersk set in 12 years, alongside the God of War trilogy remake, a hands-on feature with the new My Mario collection, and more

Earlier this month high-end pinball machine maker Stern announced an official partnership with The Pokémon Company, and today we are getting our first look and details on the new crossover machines. 

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.