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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.

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Apple’s latest blue Trail Loop is now up to 30% off at Amazon

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30% off/Trail Loop

We had a surprisingly wild run of deals on official Apple Watch Ultra bands in late January this year, but sales like that are very rare on these Apple straps. This morning, however, just after the launch of the new Apple 2026 Spring Collection accessories, we are seeing a notable 30% price drop on the latest Trail Loop in the new Blue/Bright Blue colorway

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Samsung’s UWB SmartTag 2 item tracker 4-pack still at $45 for Galaxy 26 pre-order week ($11 each, 55% off)

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$11 each/SmartTag 2

Update 3/4: This deal is now live again at Woot.

Today Woot is offering one of its best prices to date on the 4-pack of Samsung’s SmartTag 2 item trackers. We saw this bundle drop to $58 during the Black Friday deal season last year, but today you can grab four of them for $44.99 Prime shipped – that’s $11.25 a pop. 

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Mario Day 2026 is next week – What to expect, FREE $5 store credits confirmed, new game releases and hardware?

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Mario Day 2026 is quickly approaching and while we are still awaiting official plans from Nintendo on this year’s celebration, we do have an idea of what to expect and we now have some details on what GameStop is cooking up. And what GameStop is cooking up is a giant Mario costume party, a chance to score a FREE Nintendo Switch 2, and FREE $5 store credits for everyone. 

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Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-order deals now live! Up to $900 off, $150 off accessories, FREE Galaxy Buds, more

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Now live!/Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders are now live. The new lineup is now being officially revealed at today’s Unpacked event and the Galaxy S26 pre-order deals are now ready to go. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are available on the official Samsung site at up to $900 off with trade-ins alongside bonus $30 credits through our links, FREE Galaxy Buds 4, and you can also take advantage of a FREE $150 credit to use towards Galaxy Buds, wearables, and other eligible accessories. 

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Base model AirPods 4 hit best price of the year at $89, ANC set at $119

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AirPods 4/From $89

Amazon is delivering one of the best prices to date on Apple’s latest AirPods 4 with ANC down at $119 shipped. This deals lands within $20 of the best we have tracked and last year’s Black Friday offer, but if you really don’t want the active noise cancellation feature, Walmart has the base set down at $30 less right now

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Today’s Apple Books and audiobook deals from $1

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Reg. $4+/From $1

Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Circe, Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior: A Hell Divers Novel (Hell Divers Series), Longing for Her Wolves, Hellboy: The Silver Lantern Club, Drug of Choice, Hum (Unabridged), A Shimmer of Hummingbirds, I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons (Unabridged), and more. Everything is waiting down below.

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Today’s best Android game and app deals: Skul Hero Slayer, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, Defenchick, more

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Reg. $1+/FREE+

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready for you below, including titles like Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – S, Broken Sword: Reforged, Defenchick, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Universe Invader 2: Premium, Slime Craft, and more. Just be sure to dive into the ongoing pre-orders deals for the new Galaxy S26Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra as well as this rare deal on Samsung’s official Galaxy Magnet Wireless Charger from $35 alongside this 4-pack of Moto Tag UWB Android Find Hub trackers and another rare discount on Google Pixel 10 with a physical SIM card tray at $200 off. All of the apps are waiting below.

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March PlayStation Plus FREE games now live: Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, Elder Scrolls Online, more

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Just after seeing Sony’s PlayStation PULSE Explore Wireless earbuds drop in price at Amazon, Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games are now live and ready to download for FREE. The March PS Plus freebie titles are now up for grabs, from Monster Hunter Rise to PGA Tour 2K25 – details await below.

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Tuesday Apple TV deals from $3: Godfather Trilogy, Scorsese and Coen bros. collections, Modern Family, Transformers, more

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60% off/From $3

It’s Tuesday and today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is bursting at the seams, as per usual. Highlights include The Godfather Trilogy, Martin Scorsese 3-Movie Collection, Roofman + Catch Me If You Can Double Feature, Spongebob Squarepants 4-Movie Collection, Modern Family, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts + Bumblebee, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Double Feature, and much more. The new Apple 2026 Spring Collection accessories are now live, we have AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation back to one the best prices, and all Apple Watch Series 11 cell models at $100 off, but for now it’s all about the movies and shows – check them out below. 

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M4 iPad Air is here, but M3 models are up to $250 off right now

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$250 off/iPad Air

The new M4 iPad Air has been announced with some arguably minor upgrades, deals across the Wi-Fi Cell M3 lineup are flying now, and we have a couple more discounts to highlight. Stock on the more affordable Wi-Fi only M3 iPad Air has been dwindling quickly over the last week or more, but we just spotted a chance to score some of the lowest prices on the least pricey 13-inch models at Amazon starting from $649 shipped512GB model is still carrying a deep $250 price drop too.

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Still live: Rare deals hit Samsung’s official Galaxy Magnet Wireless Charger from $35 (30% off)

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30% off/$35+

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are now up for pre-order with all sorts of wild deals up for grabs – here’s how to score Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE, and we just spotted a new all-time low on the official Samsung Galaxy Magnet Wireless Charger starting from $35 Prime shipped (30% off). While you will need a magnetic case to make (proper) use of it, this is a solid and, thus far, rare discount. 

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Today’s best iOS app deals and freebies: Skul Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Dr. Seuss, more

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Reg. $1+/FREE+

Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Broken Sword: Reforged, Dr. Seuss Treasury – School, Through the Darkest of Times, Old Man’s Journey, Mutazione, Steam: Rails to Riches, and more. Just be sure to check out AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation back to one the best prices at $119 shipped, this rare chance to land some black Apple Woven USB-C Cables from $7.50 each, the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro is is up to $287 off right now, and the brand new Apple 2026 Spring Collection accessories are now live. Hit the jump for today’s app deals.

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Rare chance to score black Apple Woven USB-C Cables from $7.50 each still live

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Black Woven/$10 or less

We feature our fair share of deals on Apple USB-C cables and the like – you can score the latest 240W model down at $18 Prime shipped right now in fact – but getting a chance to score official black Apple USB-C cables is very rare. We wanted to make sure this Woot offer was on the table for folks who might have missed out last go around for that very reason – you can get singles at $10 Prime shipped right now, or 3-packs as low as $22. Details below. 

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Bring the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection to your Switch 2 library today at 25% off, more

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25% off/$45

It’s Nintendo IndieWorld day with the livestream set to kick off very soon (9 a.m. ET), and along with the Switch game deals you’ll find below we wanted to highlight a discount on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. You can bring the entire classic MK lineup to your Switch 2 starting down at $44.99 Prime shipped via Woot today. The Switch 2 Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection carries a $60 list price and is now 25% off. Currently full price at Amazon, it has never dropped below $46 there. You might see a deal floating around for the Deluxe version for Switch as well with that one now down at $46.49 shipped on Amazon from the regular $70 list price. 

LIVE TODAY: Tune in to today’s Nintendo IndieWorld Direct livestream – New Switch 2 games, updates, more

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

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FREE Buds 4/Galaxy S26 Ultra

We have already detailed how you can score a gigantic 82% off the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders, but you can also land a complete FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4 too – hit the “No Get $150 Samsung Credit” on the Galaxy S26 Ultra listing page, and then add it to your cart with no additional accessories. Then add the Galaxy Buds 4 separately and they will be completely FREE! You can also learn how to save a massive 82% off the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with Galaxy S26+/Ultra orders right here.

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M5 iPad Pro up to $150 off at Amazon, but the most affordable 13-inch is $287 off right now (Open-box, Apple warranty)

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$287 off/M5 Pro

The M4 iPad Air is set go up for pre-order tomorrow morning, but we have some deals to scope out on the latest M5 iPad Pro for folks looking to go pro-grade in 2026. We are looking at $150 off some of the mid-tier storage configurations at Amazon right now, but we also happen to spot one of the more compelling deals yet on the most affordable 13-inch offering at up to $287 off the list price. Details below. 

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Wrap AirPods Pro 3 in vintage Apple Macintosh vibes w/ this lockable case at the $25 Amazon low

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Macintosh/$25

Spigen Macintosh AirPods Pro 3 Case

Buy for $25 (Reg. $30)

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Spigen unleashed its new Classic LS Apple accessory collection to adorn your iPhone with vintage Macintosh vibes, and we just spotted the new AirPods Pro 3 Macintosh case dropping to its best price ever. “A timeless, Macintosh-inspired look reimagined for AirPods Pro 3 series, blending nostalgic “Platinum” aesthetics with modern audio tech.”

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Rare price drop has 4-pack of Moto Tag UWB Android Find Hub trackers down at $60 with this code ($15 each)

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$15 each/Moto Tag

With new models set to debut at some point this year we have started to see more deals landing on the current-generation Moto Tag. Still one of the best Android Find Hub trackers on the market, you can now score a 4-pack down at $59.99 shipped using code SD10 at checkout – that’s $15 a pop

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Unlocked Google Pixel 10 with physical SIM card tray gets rare $200 price drop today, now $599

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$200 off/SIM tray

We caught a number of notable deals on the latest flagship Pixel 10 lineup over the holidays last year and to kick off 2026, but if you want one with a physical SIM card tray, those weren’t of much help to you. For some the physical slot can come in handy when switching back and forth between phones without carrier involvement or just when traveling, and the otherwise identical (according to Woot) Canadian version that works with U.S. carriers is an interesting solution – the most affordable Pixel 10 also happens to be $200 off the list price today at Woot. 

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Amazon has all Apple Watch Series 11 cell models at $100 off right now, more from $299

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$100 off/Series 11 cell

Alongside this week’s new iPad and iPhone release schedule (there’s still more to come), Amazon has decided to drop the price on the latest AirPods 4 with ANC by 35% and knock $100 off just about every Apple Watch Series 11 model it carries. This includes all of the base GPS-only variants, but you’ll also find the same deals landing across the 42mm and 46mm GPS + Cell models as well. 

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New Apple 2026 Spring Collection accessories now live: Sport Band, Loop, cases, more

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Just ahead of tomorrow’s pre-orders for M4 iPad Air and iPhone 17e, as well as today’s potential new Apple release, its new spring accessory collection is now live for purchase. Consisting of a series of new spring-ready colors, from Bright Guava to Clementine and a Blue Mist, every year around this time Apple tends to refresh its iPhone case and Apple Watch band lineup with some new paint jobs and the latest Clementine, Bright Guava and Blue Mist models have now arrived. 

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You can land Galaxy S26 for $400 (instant $500 off w/ any trade of a Fold 5 or better)

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$500 off/From $400

We already detailed a number of particular wild savings opportunities on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. From the exclusive $40 credit you’ll receive through our links, how to score Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE or the Galaxy S26 Ultra as low as $400 with trades, through to a chance to land a Galaxy Tab with your order for $45 or less, the deals are wild right now and the pre-order window will be closing in just under a week now. Many of the deepest deals we have featured have been focused on the more pricey Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models as they include larger $150 bonus credits and larger trade-in values, but the deals are arguably just as good on the most affordable model in the lineup considering how much less you are spending on it (or how much less you need to trade-in against it). 

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Save up to $1,120 on Galaxy S26 Ultra this week with our exclusive credit – up to $230 in extra savings

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Up to $1,120 off/Exclusive

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup debuted earlier this week and the pre-order deals are flying. There are offers live on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra right now, and a lot of them, so this morning we are going to break them all down to ensure you score the best possible price/value on the setup you’re after. You will now score an exclusive $30 credit with pre-orders when clicking through our links, as well as a bonus $50 off discount code, on top of the deals you can already score. All of the details await below. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – New Pokémon Switch 2 games, March LEGO releases, Galaxy S26, Galaxy Buds 4, more

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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. This week it’s all about the massive pre-order deals on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside the 30th anniversary Pokémon Day reveals and releases, and the giant collection of new LEGO sets releasing in March.

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Save a massive $235 off Galaxy Watch 8 with Galaxy S26+/Ultra orders (Exclusive credit, bonus promo code)

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67% off/Galaxy S26 + Watch 8

As Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order week rolls on, the deals are still flying and have now gotten even better. On top of as much as $1,120 in trade-in savings, we have also secured n exclusive $30 credit when clicking through any of our links to the Samsung site alongside the up to $150 credits and an additional $50 off your order using code PAYPAL50 at checkout. These bonus credits can yield a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with your order alongside loads of other bundle deals. You can even score a Galaxy Tab for $45 or land the latest Galaxy Watch 8 at a massive 67% off (that’s $235 off the list price). How to details await below.

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How to get Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE during Galaxy S26 pre-order week

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Buds 4 Pro/FREE

The gigantic pre-order deals on new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are officially underway. You can indeed score up to $900 off with trade-ins alongside some insane deals on bonus accessories, but there is actually a way to land a completely FREE set if Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with your order. We already detailed how to score the base Galaxy Buds 4 for FREE, now’s let’s take a look at how to land the pro set for nothing. 

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Pokémon Day 2026: Pokémon Winds and Waves revealed for Switch 2, GameCube release, and more [Updated]

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Catch 'em all!/Pokémon Day

Happy Pokémon Day 2026 Trainers! Today’s festivities are kicking off with the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and the release of the all-new Pokémon LEGO sets, both of which are now live. Shortly after that, The Pokémon Company will host this year’s special 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase for a look at what’s to come in the Pokéverse this year – TCG, mobile titles, new Switch games, and more. 

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Pokémon Winds and Waves details: Region, starters, Mr. Windychu, Ms. Wavychu, more

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The brand new mainline Gen Pokémon Nintendo Switch 2 games have been officially revealed. As one would expect and just about everyone hoped for, the new Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves headlined this morning’s Pokémon Presents showcase and really finished the show off with a bang. We have already featured the reveal of the two games, but a series of additional details have emerged since then, so let’s dive in!

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Pokémon Day 2026 roundup: All of the most exciting reveals, product releases, and more

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Pokémon Day 2026 has been an eventful one. Kicking off with the launch of the new LEGO sets before the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents officially revealed the new Gen 10 mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves. We then saw the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen officially release on Switch and Switch 2 before we made our way over to the official Nintendo Store in NYC to cap off the celebrations in person, and there are still some new pocket monster experiences set for release next month. Head below to dive into all of today’s most exciting announcements, reveals, and releases. 

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Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness Switch 2 GameCube release confirmed, coming very soon!

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It’s Pokémon Day 2026 and the reveals are coming in fast. The new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2 is now live on the eShop and we just our first look at the brand new mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves games for Nintendo Switch 2. But alongside a host of other updates and announcements in today’s Pokémon Presents, we also confirmation and details on the next game coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics library – Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness! 

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eBay set to auction Pokémon grails starting at original retail prices: Charizard cards, sealed Red and Blue, more

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Pokémon/Grails

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.” 

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Let’s unbox a special Pokémon 30th Anniversary mystery bundle together [Video]

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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!

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Walmart’s 30th anniversary Pokémon Week event now live: Exclusive TCG drops, deals, collectibles, more

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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. 

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Amazon offering FREE gift cards with Galaxy Buds 4/Pro pre-orders, but here’s how you can score them for FREE

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Galaxy Buds 4/Pro/FREE?

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. 

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Amazon offering up to $200 in FREE gift cards with Galaxy S26 orders, but these deals are even better

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$200 GC/S26

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?

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Best Galaxy S26 trade-in deals: Score Galaxy S26 Ultra as low as $400 right now (Reg. $1,300)

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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. 

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Save a massive 82% off the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with Galaxy S26 Ultra orders

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70% off/S26 Ultra

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. 

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