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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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Samsung appears to already be giving out bonus $50 store credits ahead of Galaxy S26 pre-orders, go check your account

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FREE $50/Samsung

With the new Galaxy S26 lineup set to go up for pre-order today, there are ways to secure some FREE Samsung credit head of time you’ll want to be aware of if you’re not already. There is only a few hours left to lock down the FREE $30 credit Samsung is promoting ahead of the Galaxy launch today and some users are reporting a surprise $50 credit waiting on their account already. 

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SANDMARC debuts new Tetraprism 72mm iPhone Lens – up to 24x zoom w/ ‘true image quality’ [Exclusive deal]

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Exclusive/24x zoom

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 9TO5TOYS at checkout to score an exclusive pre-order deal you won’t get anywhere else. 

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LIVE TODAY: 80-min. gameplay livestream featuring Pokémon Pokopia and Mario Bros. Wonder expansion

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Treehouse/Gameplay

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

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap –Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch, new LEGO F1, Galaxy S26 reservation, 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 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.

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Original Pokémon Red and Blue are coming to Switch 2 – sort of: Here’s everything you need to know

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Pokémon/Switch

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is back in stock this morning

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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. 

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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen officially announced for Switch and Switch 2

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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.  

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Samsung officially reveals Galaxy Z TriFold restock tomorrow [Update]

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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). 

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Google Pixel 10a pre-order deals: Up to $215 off w/ trade, FREE Pixel Buds, $100 Amazon gift card, more

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$215 off/FREE buds

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.

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New Google Pixel 10a goes up for pre-order today: Deals, details, and more

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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.

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Presidents Day deal hub: Apple, Samsung, e-bikes, Best Buy, Amazon, LEGO, more

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Best of/Presidents Day

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. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap –New LEGO Star Wars, God of War trilogy remake, and 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. 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

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New God of War Sons of Sparta now available for purchase at $30, MGS Delta CE $110 off, more

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Sons of Sparta/$30

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

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Sony officially confirms original God of War trilogy remake, releases new God of War Sons of Sparta today

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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. 

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Major hour-long PlayStation State of Play: New John Wick game, Castlevania, Metal Gear, much more

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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. 

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Sony launches new Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Headphones today

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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).

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Review: Sony just launched its next-gen WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds

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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).

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Amazon 2026 Presidents Day sale now live! Apple Watch, AirPods, Google Pixel, Anker gear, much more

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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

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Watch the Mario Tennis Fever Opening Cinematic ahead of its Switch 2 release this week

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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. 

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JBL’s new AI-powered BandBox Bluetooth speakers include instrument inputs, amp emulation, more

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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.

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Sony (basically) just confirmed the next-gen XM6 earbuds, set to launch next week

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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. 

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Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade now available for FREE

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FREE/Hollow Knight

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. 

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Nintendo Direct goes live this morning with 30-mins. of upcoming 2026 Switch 2 games

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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. 

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Today’s best Apple Books and audiobook deals from $1

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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. 

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Today’s Apple TV deals from $5: Sin City, Wreck it Ralph bundle, Point Break, Sailor Moon complete, more

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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. 

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New Belkin Qi2 25W UltraCharge Pro Convertible MagSafe Charger w/ active cooling now up for sale

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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.  

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Update – Live again: Nintendo Virtual Boy hardware now up for purchase

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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. 

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New SANDMARC modular Hybrid Slings debut for MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and your DSLR [Exclusive launch deal]

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Hybrid Sling/Launch deal

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 9TO5TOYS at checkout. 

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Sony reveals first official look at MLB The Show 26 gameplay

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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.

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Nintendo invited us to come play Virtual Boy, Mario Tennis Fever, and more, check it out! [Video]

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Hands-on/Nintendo NYC

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. 

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Twelve South debuts new magnetic PowerCapsule with cactus leather inlay and dual charging

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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. 

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