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

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Virtual Boy/Revealed

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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First-look/The Show 26

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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PowerCapsule/Launch day

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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Tested: Anker’s latest foldable 25W Prime charging station might be my new go-to travel solution [Launch deal]

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Prime/Foldable

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.

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Anker launches new 3-in-1 Qi2 25W foldable Prime Wireless Charging Station today [Hands-on]

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Qi2 25W/Foldable

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 dealclip the on-page coupon via the brand’s official Amazon store. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – AirTag 2, Virtual Boy, Talking Flower, February LEGO releases, 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 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.

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New Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible now available at Amazon for $13

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Now live/$13

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. 

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Latest black Apple Trail Loop just hit its best price ever on Amazon (again), more up to 50% off

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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. 

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KeySmart debuts new dual-network SmartCard w/ wireless charging for Apple’s Find My or Google Find Hub

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Gen 3/SmartCard

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. 

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Come tune in to today’s Nintendo Direct livestream

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Direct/Live

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. 

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LEGO unveils 5 new Star Wars SMART Play sets, now available from $40

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New SMART Play/From $40

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. 

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Apple’s new next-gen AirTag 2 now available at $29 via Amazon, or grab the original at up to 30% off

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Now live/$29

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. 

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Monday’s Apple TV complete series deals up to 62% off: Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy, Entourage, more

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62% off/From $5

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.  

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Nintendo just officially announced another Direct showcase for this week

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Direct/Tomodachi

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. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – LEGO brick shoes, Talking Flower, first Forza Horizon 6 gameplay, much more

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9to5Toys/Weekly

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.

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Pre-orders now live: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + new amiibo

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Wonder/Switch 2

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. 

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Pre-orders now live: Nintendo announces release date for new physical Talking Flower collectible

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Talking Flower/Pre-orders

Update 2: Pre-orders are now live via Amazon on Nintendo’s new Talking Flower at $34.99.

Update: Nintendo has also announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is launching on on March 26 with new amiibo (Elephant Mario, Captain Toad and Talking Flower, Poplin and Prince Florian). Trailer below.

As part of the Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced an upcoming expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder that is set to release sometime this spring, but it is also releasing a physical collectible known as Talking Flower too. Today it launched an overview trailer for its adorable new Talking Flower, serving up some details on some of its (sort of) smart capabilities and a release date – pre-orders are set to go live today. 

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Sony debuts next-gen open earbuds w/ new sound leakage tech and AI noise reduction [Hands-on]

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Update: The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds are now available for purchase at Amazon and directly from Sony.

Today Sony is unveiling its next-generation open buds known as the LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds. Sony was among the pioneers in the open earbud space and after getting a chance to test these buds out for myself over the last few days, it looks like it’s delivering some of the better options on the market with its latest LinkBuds. 

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Sony reveals new futuristic Marathon Limited Edition DualSense gamepad

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Marathon/DualSense

Players will soon be heading out on an interstellar expedition to uncover the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon hits store shelves in early March, but Sony has also now revealed a new limited edition Marathon DualSense Controller as well. Pre-orders are set to go live next week and you can get a closer look down below. 

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Tested: Hands-on with Anker’s new Smart Display Nano Charger – as adorable as it is intelligent [Deal]

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New Nano/Hands-on

Anker unleashed its new Nano Charger with 45W max power, an onboard Smart Display, and 180-degree foldable plug at CES 2026 this year. It has been among the more popular releases around here thus far, and today is your last shot to land one with the launch deal down at $29.99. Head below for some of my hands-on thoughts. 

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TurboTax 2025 State + Federal tax software from $45 w/ FREE $10 Amazon credit (44% off)

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FREE credit/$44

We are firmly into 2026 now and, while it might be a touch early for some folks to be thinking about filing 2025 tax returns, Amazon is back at it again with some bonus $10 gift cards. You’ll now find some notable 44% price drops on 2025 edition TurboTax software packages starting from $44.99 with a bonus $10 Amazon gift card thrown in on top of the cash savings – Deluxe Desktop Edition, Premier Desktop Edition, and Home & Business Desktop Edition

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – LEGO Zelda and Pokémon sets, Macintosh-inspired iPhone case, magnetic Active Clip, and more

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9to5Toys/Weekly

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, including the new LEGO Zelda Ocarina of Time and first official Pokémon sets alongside the PlayStation Hyperpop collection, SANDMARC’s new cold shoe-equipped magnetic Active clip, and this new Macintosh-inspired iPhone 17 Pro/Max case. Check it all out below.

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Now Official: New LEGO Zelda Ocarina of Time set leaks online: First look images, release date, price, more

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Ocarina of Time/Leak

Update: LEGO has now officially revealed the new LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (77093) – pre-orders now live at $129.99 ahead of March 1 release date. Official images found below.

Back in November LEGO officially teased what could only have been a brand new The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time set. Not a whole lot was known back then, outside of what we could glean from the teaser video and the 2026 release date. But, right on the heels of the new SMART Brick Star Wars kits going up for sale, it appears images and details of the new set have now leaked online. 

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NOW LIVE: Nintendo officially announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition + FREE update

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Now live/Animal Crossing

Update 1/15: The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the free 3.0 content update for all players are available now

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99

Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch. 

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Satechi debuts new Mac mini-style Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, keyboards, more – score 20% off all of it

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CES 2026 is well underway now, and today we are getting our first official look at the new Satechi lineup. Among our favorite accessory makers out there, this year it is delivering an all-new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with triple 4K/144Hz monitor support, Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, and a 180W smart power supply. Those also joins its most advanced Thunderbolt 5 cable to date and the next-gen lineup of Slim EX keyboards and a new mouse. The best part, you can now score 20% pre-orders for all of it using code CES2026 at checkout on the official site.

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Spigen debuts new color treatments for its Trail Loop-style Apple Watch band at $22 Prime shipped

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New colors/$22

Last year Spigen debuted a couple new Apple Watch bands that have remained a part of my rotation. One of which was the Alpine Loop-style model you can grab down at $20 Prime shipped right now, and the other was the sort of Trail Loop-style model. The latter is known as the Athlex and Spigen has debuted a few new colors you can score at $21.99 Prime shipped right now. 

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SANDMARC’s new cold shoe-equipped magnetic Active clip mounts iPhone just about anywhere [Launch deal]

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Launch deal/Active Mount

SANDMARC – one of our favorite iPhoneography and content creator brands – is debuting its all new Active Mount System for iPhone creators. This robust and versatile magnetic solution is designed to help creators dial in the right shot and “unlock perspectives that traditional supports simply cannot reach.” We have also secured an exclusive pre-order/launch discount for readers using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. Hit the jump for more details. 

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New wrist lanyard-style keychain with Apple Find My debuts with launch deal at $25.50 or less

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Find My/$25.50

ExtreLife has a number of small Apple Find My-equipped accessories available on Amazon, but we just spotted a new one in the form of this sort of wrist lanyard-style keychain. The new ExtreLife Lanyard Find My Keychain comes in four different colorways and you can land one with some launch deals via Amazon at $25.49 or less. Details await below. 

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Tessan officially launches Ultra Thin 4-in-1 Travel Adapter to power worldwide adventures at $16 Prime shipped

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4-in-1/$16

There are a massive number of travel adapters and charging solutions out there, but Tessan is regularly found on best of lists and generally comes in at affordable prices too. Today the brand is officially announcing its new Ultra Thin Universal Travel Adapter PD 20W and delivering a deal on Amazon at $16.14 Prime shipped too. 

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New Macintosh-inspired case wraps your iPhone 17 Pro/Max in vintage Apple vibes

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Macintosh/Case

Update: The new Macintosh-inspired case features a nice like lanyard strap connection, and Spigen has now unleashed a new matching wrist strap to go along with it. Now available on its official Amazon storefront, it carries a $19.99 Prime shipped list price. 

Some 40+ year ago, Apple introduced the Macintosh, and today Spigen is celebrating with the release of its Macintosh-inspired iPhone 17 Pro/Max case. Complete with ’80s vibes and small details harkening back to Apple’s first Mac, the new Spigen LS MagFit iPhone 17 Pro case is now available for purchase at $39.99 via its official Amazon storefront. Details await below. 

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Nintendo launches 2026 Supercharge Switch game sale from $11: Zelda, Donkey Kong, indies, more

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eShop/From $11

Nintendo has had a busy week with the launch of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the Switch 2 GameCube library, the debut of the new My Mario toys and collectibles, and the new purple/light green Switch 2 Joy-Con, but it’s time for some deals. It has now officially launched the first new eShop sale of 2026 as the Supercharge event goes into to full force today with discounts on AAA third-parties, some wonderful indie games, and even some first-party Switch titles. Details await below. 

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NOW LIVE: Nintendo just officially revealed the new purple/light green Switch 2 Joy-Con

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New Joy-Con/purple/green

Update 1/12: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order over at Amazon.

Update 1/9: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order ahead of next month’s launch over at Amazon.

A new year has arrived and a new set of official Joy-Con for your Switch 2 have as well. This morning, in the official Nintendo Today! app, Nintendo has given us our first look at a set of new Switch 2 Joy-Con with the purple/light green treatment. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – CES 2026 catch-up, SMART LEGO, GameCube, and more

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9to5Toys/Weekly

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. With CES 2026 in full swing this past week, there are loads of compelling new releases, wild concepts, and launch deals to catch up on below.

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