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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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PlayStation 5 Pro all but imminent now, test kits are out in the wild and Sony is readying devs

After a few major, and more than just loose rumor, reports over the last few months, it would appear the PS5 Pro is all but imminent now. Last we checked in, the technical overview of the still unconfirmed new console had surfaced, and it now looks as though even more credible sources have received a complete list of the machine’s specs. We previously suspected the pro machine would be very much like the current-generation model, just with even more powerful internals, which still appears to be the case, and Sony is now priming developers to ready titles for the console (or ensure existing games are ready to take advantage of the added horsepower). All of the details are down below. 

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Govee debuts new upgraded smart Floor Lamp 2 with Matter, illuminated base, and more

Govee Matter Floor Lamp 2
Brand new/$150

Just after the debut of its new smart Neon Rope Light 2 with Matter, Govee is expanding its lineup of intelligent floor lamps today with the new Floor Lamp 2. Delivering a similar sleek and modernist form-factor as the previous-generation models, Govee is introducing an upgraded feature set compared to the previous “best-selling” Lyra alongside Matter support to better integrate with the rest of your smart home. Now available for purchase, you can get a complete breakdown of the new Govee Floor Lamp 2 below. 

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Get pro-grade sound with Universal Audio’s microphones now down even lower at $239 ($50 off)

Universal Audio SD-1
Reg. $299/$239

Update: The Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone has now dropped even lower at Amazon to $239 shipped. Regularly $299, this is the second-best price ever – it has only been lower once before today. Details down below/.

While it might not be as flashy as the new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma wrapped in multi-color lighting (here’s our review), folks looking for a more serious pro-grade recording mic can now score the Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone down at $249 shipped. Regularly $299, this UA mic is now $50 off the going rate for the lowest price we can find. While we did see it go for less once last fall, this is matching the best otherwise. Universal Audio is a beloved professional recording brand that tapped a legendary mic designer to take the helm on its SD-1 (more details on that right here), offering folks a chance at the UA sound for far less than some of its other options – they can sell for as much $6,000 or more. All of the details are in our launch coverage and we will break it down further after the fold. 

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Tested: The SmartCard with wireless charging is the best Apple Find My wallet tracker out there

KeySmart Apple Find My SmartCard
Apple Find My/$40

KeySmart, a brand perhaps best known for its Apple Find My key organizers, launched its SmartCard tracker last fall, and I was immediately intrigued. Many of the options in the Apple Find My-equipped, credit card-sized tracker category don’t feature wireless charging, if they even can be recharged at all, but KeySmart’s does. In fact, the brand claims to have the only wireless charging model on the market, as well as the thinnest at just 2mm, and it’s time to see if it’s worth the price of entry (spoiler alert, it very much is). My hands-on impressions are waiting down below. 

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Fallout 3 and New Vegas FREE for Prime members, ‘next-gen’ Fallout 4 update is here

Fallout FREE

We have some fun news and updates for Vault Dwellers today. While the Fallout series might have had some hiccups over the last few years with the rough launch of Fallout 76, the IP is seeing a major resurgence on the back of the impressive debut of the live action Prime Video series. And along with it, Amazon is giving its Prime members a chance to play some of the best games in the long-running franchise for FREE just as Bethesda’s readies the long-awaited update to Fallout 4. Hit the jump for more details. 

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Nintendo brings Mario’s Wrecking Crew ’98, SUPER R-TYPE, more to Switch Online today

Wrecking Crew ’98 Switch Online

Just after Amazon launched its latest Switch game sale with 33% off a range of top-tier, first-party titles, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) account and YouTube channel to announce the Switch Online April updates. This time around the updates are landing for base tier members, with three new classics for the SNES game library in the form of some truly retro Mario hammer-swinging, Amazing Hebereke, and some sci-fi shooter action. Head below for more details. 

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Bring the virtual links home with new 8-game Arcade1Up Golden Tee cabinet, pre-order now

Arcade1Up Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine

Following the debut of its new Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet in celebration of the launch of the new (or continuation of) the X-Men animated series, Arcade1Up is now readying gamers to hit the virtual links with the new deluxe treatment on its Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine. The deluxe model features a new larger 19-inch display as well as a fresh streamlined design of the cabinet, and it is now up for pre-order at Best Buy. Head below for more details. 

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Shure upgrades its already fantastic podcast mic with the new MV7+ USB-C/XLR model

Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic
Buy now/$279

Shure makes some of the best microphones out there, many of which like the latest SM7 and the popular MV7 USB model appear on screen in the most popular podcasts on the internet. The MV7 models are some of our favorites and the brand has now launched the new next-generation model known as the MV7+ Podcast Microphone. Now available for purchase at $30 more than the previous generation model, be sure to head below to learn more about the enhancements on the new Shure MV7+. 

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ZAGG’s new felt Desk Mat adorns your work surface with built-in magnetic charging at $50

ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging
Buy now/$50

We featured a few wireless charging-equipped desk mats around here, the most notable of which is probably the Journey ALTI model that comes in various sizes and a couple colors, but ZAGG has a new option on the market that sells for even less. The new ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging is very much what it sounds like, pulling from some of the design sensibilities of its 4-in-1 charging mat (currently on sale at $60 off), and expanding it out into a full-size desk mat for your work surface with a built-in wireless charging pad. Now available for purchase at Amazon for $49.99, you can get a complete breakdown of what it can bring to the table down below. 

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RESPAWN 3085 Gaming Chair
Reg. $180/$121.50

New Amazon lows land on RESPAWN’s 3085 Gaming Chair from $121.50 (Reg. $180), more

Alongside this week’s $50 price drops on Razer’s high-end gaming chairs, we are now tracking some deals on more affordable RESPAWN options over at Amazon. First up, you can score the RESPAWN 3085 Gaming Chair from $121.49 shipped in black/white and black/purple, with the stealthy all-black model down at $134.99 shipped. Regularly $180, this is up to 33% in savings and the lowest price we can find. Also among some of the lowest we have tracked on these models ever, both the white and all-black variants are now at the best price we have tracked on Amazon. Head below for some details on the feature set and additional deals. 

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Roku debuts its ‘best TVs ever’ with new 120Hz Pro Series lineup, 2nd Gen voice remote, more

Roku Pro Series Smart TVs

Today Roku is debuting and launching its 2024 lineup of Pro Series smart TVs. Now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere, the latest lineup is looking to deliver some notable higher-end specs than some folks might associate with the brand’s more affordable entry level models. Hit the jump for a closer look at the brand new 2024 Roku Pro Series Smart TV lineup alongside the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). 

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Razer launches new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets, more from $50

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro playstation Xbox

Today, Razer is officially unveiling and releasing its brand new BlackShark V2 gaming headsets for PlayStation and Xbox console gamers. Just after the debut of its new Aether smart monitor light bar with Matter and the “world’s first” Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with an 18-inch 4K 200Hz display, the popular PC gaming brand is turning its attention to the console audio space with its latest headsets. While it did introduce the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro set for PC gamers last year (currently $30 off at Amazon), it’s now time for the console folks. All of the details are down below on the now available for purchase headsets. 

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Ubisoft accidentally leaks Star Wars Outlaws release date ahead of today’s story trailer debut

Star Wars Outlaws gameplay

Update: Pre-orders are now live at Best Buy on the new Star Wars Outlaws ahead of the official August 30 release date. You can play 3 days early with a copy of the Gold Edition and the standard copy comes with The Kessel Runner vehicle bonus pack. 

  • Star Wars Outlaws Standard $70
  • Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition $100

Today, Ubisoft is priming us for the upcoming release of Star Wars Outlaws with the debut story trailer. While some suggested we might have to wait for the now confirmed Ubisoft Forward summer showcase in June to see more of the game, the official story trailer is to set to premiere on YouTube in about 1-hour’s time instead. And while it did feel like we might actually have to wait on a release date, Ubisoft has now accidentally dished up the summertime slot for launch ahead of time. Head below for more details and to watch today’s Star Wars Outlaws store trailer. 

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Amazon launches Nintendo Switch game sale: Up to 33% off Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Splatoon, more

33% off/$40

Joining this morning’s collection of console game deals, Amazon has now launched a new Nintendo Switch game sale featuring many of the best first-party titles. While you won’t find some of the newest releases in there, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder (here’s our full review of this one), Super Mario RPG, or the new Princess Peach game, there is plenty of Mario, Kirby, Zelda, and Splatoon up for grabs. A notable chance to shore up your first-party Switch game library, titles like Kirby and the Forgotten Land, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3 are all now 33% off the going rate. Check out all of the best deals from the sale event down below. 

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Android game and app deals: Don’t Starve titles, LEGO Bricktales, Kenshō, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready down below. Alongside the Google Play deals, we are also tracking offers on Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, Samsung’s higher-end Bespoke Galaxy Watch 6 styles, Google’s official Pixel Fold cases, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8+, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights include titles like Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition, Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked, LEGO Bricktales, Kensho, LIMBO, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Tested: Hands-on with Harber London’s business-meets-EDC tech carrier for MacBook, iPad, and more

Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase. This one entered the brand’s sizable collection of Apple gear accessories and bags back in February as its latest premium, all-in-one, business-meets-EDC tech carrier. It, like all Harber London gear, costs a pretty penny, and now we are ready to see if the handmade, premium materials, and fine craftsmanship match the price tag. Head below for our hands-on review of the new Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase as part of our ongoing Tested with 9to5toys series. 

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8Bitdo’s NES/Famicom-style Mechanical Keyboard and Super Buttons starts from $80

a keyboard and mouse on a table
Reg. $110/From $80

Update: Woot’s deal on the Famicom version is live once again to match the lowest price we have tracked yet at $79.99 Prime shipped. Just be sure to also check out 8BitDo’s new wonderfully retro C64 keyboard with Super Buttons and Super Stick.

Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the NES version of the 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard down at $89.99 shipped. Regularly $100, this throwback-style mechanical keyboard is now at the lowest price we can find. While you can still score the Famicom version over at Woot for $79.99 Prime shipped, those looking for the vintage NES vibes will want to opt for the Amazon listing here. Outside of the color treatment, both models are essentially the same, complete with a pair of what 8Bitdo calls Super Buttons – two oversized buttons that look like they were pulled straight from an NES controller and blown up to epic proportions and loaded with customizable mapping tech. More details below. 

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The best metal Apple Watch Ultra bands anywhere just got even better [Exclusive deal]

best metal Apple Watch bands-SANDMARC
Exclusive deal/From $180

While SANDMARC already makes what I consider to be the hands-down best metal Apple Watch bands (steel and titanium) on the market, they are getting even better now.  The brand makes metal bands for Apple Watch Series models and Ultra that look and feel like they were made for a luxury timepiece – my hands-on review has all of the details there – but SANDMARC has now announced that it has conducted months of research to fine tune the perfect Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coating to match the Apple Watch Ultra perfectly – something it claims very few brands have managed to do properly. Head below for more details, to see it for yourself, and for our exclusive discount code. 

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Amazon’s 40-inch 2-Series Smart Fire TV with voice remote back down to $179 low (Reg. $250)

Amazon 2-Series Fire TVs
Reg. $250/$179

Update: The deal below we spotted back in March has now returned to deliver all-time low pricing on Amazon’s bedroom, office, or kids’ size display once again. Details are as follows.

Folks looking to bring an affordable, modestly-sized smart TV home for a smaller bedroom or perhaps the kids will want to scope out today’s deal on one of Amazon’s entry-level model. You can now land the Amazon 40-inch 2-Series HD Smart Fire TV down at $178.99 shipped. Carrying a regular price at $250, this model debuted last spring as Amazon’s latest entry-level model alongside the now $120 32-inch model. Today’s deal slightly undercuts the $180 holiday offer from last year to deliver the lowest price we have tracked and a notable chance to land a smaller display without spending a fortune. Head below for details on the specs. 

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CRKD’s new half-demon anti-drift Hellboy Nitro Deck Switch gamepad now up for pre-order

Hellboy Nitro Deck
Hellboy!/Pre-order now

Just after unveiling its new NEO S retro-style controller and the brand new Nitro Deck+, both gamepads are now getting the official limited edition Hellboy treatment. The folks over at CRKD are celebrating Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary with a pair of special edition controllers made to “encapsulate the very soul of Mike Mignola’s beloved creation, where darkness and heroism collide in a timeless struggle for the fate of humanity!” Now available for pre-order directly from CRKD, head below for a closer look at the new Hellboy Nitro Deck and NEO S controllers. 

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Android game and app deals: Endling, Aporkalypse, Titan Quest, OK Golf, more

Endling
Reg. $1+/FREE+

Your Thursday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready down below. On your way down to scope those out, check out the deals we have on Google Pixel Buds Pro, the latest Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, and these rare offers on Arc’s minimalist S23 Ultra aluminum bumper cases, As for the apps, highlights include titles like Endling, Aporkalypse, Titan Quest, OK Golf, SkySafari 7 Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Razer officially launches ‘world’s first’ Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with 18-inch 4K 200Hz display

RAZER BLADE 18 gaming laptop

After unveiling the “world’s first” 240Hz OLED and 4K display tech on its new Blade gaming laptops earlier this year at CES 2024, Razer is upping the ante again. Described as “the most powerful Blade ever,” today Razer is officially taking the wraps off its new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop. The “pinnacle of high-performance gaming laptops” builds upon the success of its “award-winning” Blade 16 and 14 models that debuted earlier this year, setting what Razer calls a “new benchmark for gaming and creative work with its unrivaled desktop-grade performance.” You can give it a closer look down below. 

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Extend your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 3 months starting from $31 today (Reg. $45+)

Reg. $45+/From $31

Today we are tracking some notable and relatively rare deals on 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions (or extensions). Newegg is now offering the subscription down at $40.99 with free digital deliver using code SSDRA43 at checkout for today only. And Target has the same subscription selling for $39.99. However, CDKeys – a trusted online digital dealer we have featured around here many times – it also offering the same 3-months for $30.69 with free digital delivery, which is easily the best deals floating around right now. While we have seen them drop lower in the past, they don’t often dip below $30 these days. Regularly listed at $50 via some retailers, 3-month subs are almost always available for $45 via Amazon. More details below. 

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Today’s best game deals: Prince of Persia The Lost Crown $30, Contra Collection $4, more

40% off/$30

Amazon is once again offer Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 down at $29.99 shipped. Also matched at Best Buy. Regularly $50, this is 40% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal also delivers a match of the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon since its release last summer. You’re looking at Ubisoft’s revival and reimagining of the original retro Prince of Persia titles, just with a more of a focus on flashy combat than the wildly difficult puzzle platforming of yesteryear. Set in a “Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks,” players will discover an orignal new storyline “find hidden treasures, and complete quests to learn more about this corrupted place.” Head below for the rest of today’s best console game deals. 

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Next major Ubisoft Forward showcase confirmed: The future of Assassin’s Creed awaits

a group of people posing for the camera

Just after Geoff Keighley officially announced and confirmed this year’s major Summer Game Fest showcase, Ubisoft has now gone public with its plans as well. With the demise of E3, Summer Game Fest and a series of publisher specific-events have stepped into the fill the void, and we know when Ubisoft will be taking the stage. The next Ubisoft Forward event is set to take place come June 10, the same day as Apple’s highly-anticipated WWDC, and will likely be one of, if not, the biggest Ubisoft show of the year. 

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Amazon offers up to 80% off collection of Funko POP! figures from $2.50: Star Wars, Marvel, more

diagram
80% off/$2.50+

Amazon has now launched a new Funko POP! sale event to shore up your collection, score some fun geek gifts, or celebrate your Star Wars fandom. The deals start from just $2.50 on these adorable vinyl characters, with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. You’re looking at as much as 80% in savings and the lowest prices we can find on pages and pages worth of characters here. You’ll find everything from Stars Wars sets and The Mandalorian to a range of Marvel heroes and even some TV show and movie figures as well. All of the deals are organized on this landing page and you’ll find some top picks waiting down below. 

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‘Own the night’ with the new official Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-order now

Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller

Update: The Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller is now marked down at Amazon to $54.93 shipped from the regular $69 price tag.

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to reveal the new Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller. Just after the debut of its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers, the limited South Park: Snow Day bundles, and the new misty Vapor gamepads before that, Xbox is now inspiring gamers to “own the night” with the new moody Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Now available for pre-order directly from Microsoft and at Amazon, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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Review: ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo – a brilliant hands-on and truly autonomous cleaning system that does it all

ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo-05

The ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 lineup is one of the more high-end, powerful, and intelligent systems out there in the robotic vacuum world. While the base models have been out in the wild for some time now, ECOVACS is officially launching the new ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo today – an enhanced version of the DEEBOT X2 system complete with a larger docking station to accomodate the add-on hand vacuum system. I have had a chance to give it all a try around my place for the last couple weeks, and you’ll find my impressions and thoughts on the just about perfect cleaning experience below.

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HyperX’s customizable Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse at $66 (Reg. $90)

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2
Reg. $90/$66

Amazon is now offering the wireless HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Gaming Mouse for $65.96 shipped. Regularly $90, this is 27% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. It also comes within $6 of the wired version, for comparison. Today’s deal clocks in as the lowest price of the year, coming within less than $6 of last year’s Black Friday all-time low. It has only sold for less than this three times since its initial release at roughly the same time last year as well. Ready to upgrade your battlestation with wireless connectivity and 100 hours of battery life, you can head below for a breakdown of the rest of the feature set. 

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REDMAGIC debuts wild new ‘industry-first’ transparent cyberpunk MagSafe liquid smartphone cooler

Last time we checked in with the latest from REDMAGIC’s wild, high-tech gadget lineup, we featured its crazy transparent 150W charger with onboard display and custom RGB, and now it’s time for the new REDMAGIC VC COOLER 5 Pro. Described as a “new era of liquid cooling intelligence,” the VC COOLER 5 Pro is the brand’s next-generation smartphone cooling system that looks like it was pulled right from some futuristic sci-fi movie. All of the details and more imagery are waiting down below the fold. 

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Best World Backup Day deals – SanDisk, Samsung, WD, Seagate, more: SSDs, NAS drives, and HDDs up to 50% off

Crucial T705 SSD
Now live!/50% off

Happy World Backup Day folks! Today marks that time of year when several retailers across the internet serve up notable price drops on everything from internal and portable SSDs, to microSDs, NAS drives, and much more to shore up your storage capacity in the early part of the year. While we did see some big-time early price drops for this year’s celebration last week, there are plenty of notable offers now live at Best Buy, Amazon, B&H, Newegg, and more. Some immediate highlights include a new all-time low on the 4K Apple Pro Res footage-ready Lexar USB-C 2,000MB/s portable SSD as well as these Synology NAS drive deals we featured this morning, but there’s a whole lot more than that at the ready for World Backup Day 2024. Everything is waiting down below.

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TP-Link’s new dual-outlet outdoor smart plug brings Matter support to the backyard

TP-Link Tapo P400M Matter Outdoor Smart Plug
New low/$23

Update: The new TP-Link dual-outlet outdoor smart plug with Matter is now seeing its first price drop down to $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $30, this is the very first deal and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Details below. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the latest piece of smart home kit from TP-Link, its new Tapo P400M Matter Outdoor Smart Plug. One of the very first outdoor plugs with Matter support to be available for purchase from a major smart home brand (alongside this Leviton model), TP-Link’s latest outdoor power solution delivers the multi-platform integration the Matter standard is known for directly to your backyard with its latest 2-outlet model now available over at Amazon for $29.99. Head below for more details.

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Save up to 25% on DoorDash, Switch games, Fandango, Instacart, more: Gift cards from $19

a room filled with furniture and vase of flowers on a table
25% off/From $19

We are tracking some notable deals on gifts cards to save some cash your next food and grocery orders, purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop store, or just to land some easy gifts at a discount. As is always the case with these discounted gift cards, you’re really just trading money for more money. If you plan on spending any cash with Door Dash, Instacart, or on the eShop over the next few months or more for example, you might as well get a deal – this is essentially like scoring some free money to use with these service and retailers. Head below for a closer look at the deals. 

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F-Zero Maximum Velocity races onto the Game Boy Advance Switch Online library today

F-Zero Maximum Velocity

After launching F-ZERO 99 for Switch Online, Nintendo has now brought the classic F-Zero Maximum Velocity Game Boy title to its online, on-demand game membership. Today’s addition to the Game Boy Advance lineup comes on the heels on the Mario Day additions that came in the form of the original Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis Game Boy titles that landed a couple weeks back, but this time Nintendo taking its Game Boy Advance lineup into overdrive with its future-classic mobile racing experience. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: WITHit’s competitively-priced titanium Apple Watch band with innovative link system

WITHit Titanium Band for Apple Watch

WITHit, a brand that’s new around these here parts, creates a wide range of Apple watch bands, straps, and more. But it was its metal – stainless steel and titanium – models that caught my eye a few weeks ago. Despite the inherent price tag titanium fetches in this product category (or any one for that matter), many of them looked fantastic to my eyes and, in many cases, undercut the prices on some of my favorite options out there. So, naturally, I decided to reach out and give them a run for their money and share my thoughts with the 9to5Toys crowd. Head below for my hands-on review of the WITHit Titanium Band for Apple Watch

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VIZIO unveils new oversized 86-inch 4K smart TV with 120FPS mode at $999, more

Today, VIZIO is introducing a new oversized 4K smart TV to its 2024 lineup of displays. The brand is refreshing the look and feel of its lineup this year that is said to go “beyond the brand-new Home Screen design, the “Watch Us” 360 campaign, and updated color palette.” Rolling out to national retailers now and throughout the spring, the brand is looking to double down on the value-packed models that made it somewhat of a household name in year’s past with new HD and 4K models across the usual spectrum of sizes, but today it is announcing a new addition, an 86-inch 4K smart TV that will carry a retail price at $999. Head below for details. 

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Burton Goods debuts new full-grain leather MagSafe iPhone 15 case with exclusive deal for 9to5 readers at $32

Burton Goods Leather iPhone 15 case
20% off/$32

With just days remaining to win yourself one of two massive $500 gift cards to spend on Burton Goods’ gorgeous leather Apple gear accessories, the brand has introduced a new leather iPhone 15 case. We recently had a chance to go hands-on with its fantastic Modern Pocket Book Wallet case and loved every second of it – it is the best one I have tested out in the category – but the brand has now released its new, more simple leather case. Giving folks a chance to score one of its artisan-crafted cases without spending nearly as much as the full wallet model, the new Burton Goods leather case is now available for purchase and we have an exclusive deal for you. Head below for a closer look. 

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These leaked images might be the first look at the new, unconfirmed all-white digital Xbox Series X

About a month go we reported on rumors of potential upcoming all-white, all-digital Xbox Series X and now, recently surfaced imagery is fueling the fire further. While there was no mention of this machine back when Phil Spencer and friends hinted an upcoming ultra-powerful next-gen hardware and maybe even an upcoming Xbox handheld machine, but, if recent leaks are to be believed, Microsoft does look to be readying the release of a new version of the existing Xbox Series X with a fresh coat of all-white paint for this summer. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: Rock out wire-free with Positive Grid’s awesome Spark LINK wireless guitar system

Spark LINK wireless guitar system

Back during CES 2024, Positive Grid – makers of the fantastic smart Spark guitar amps – debuted the latest edition to its lineup with the Spark LINK wireless guitar system. After getting a chance to go hands-on with its fantastic little intelligent guitar amp-meets-Bluetooth speaker-meets audio interface devices previously, I couldn’t wait to give the new wireless guitar system a run for its money. Now finally out of the pre-order phase and available for purchase, head below for our hands-on impressions of the new Spark LINK wireless guitar system. 

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Marvel Rivals debuts today, combining 6v6 Overwatch action with your favorites from across the Multiverse

Marvel Rivals

Described as the “premier Super Hero Team-based PVP,” the new Marvel Rivals is making its official debut today. Marvel has teamed up the developer NetEase games to bring the best of the Marvel Multiverse into a 6v6 hero shooter of sorts, blending the ultra-popular superhero stable with the likes of titles like Overwatch. The official announcement trailer has now landed on the Marvel YouTube channel and you can check it out below. 

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SANDMARC debuts new dedicated iPhone photography backpack [Exclusive deal]

SANDMARC iPhone photography backpack
Launch deal/$225

SANDMARC, a brand that has quickly become a personal favorite and one of the better-selling iPhone accessory makers around here, is introducing its latest piece of kit today known as the Travel Backpack. In a marketplace filled to the brim with carriers geared towards photography, SANDMARC has decided to create a dedicated backpack “for the most popular camera in the world: the iPhone.” While it appears to me to be just as useful as a typical backpack as well, it is specifically geared towards iPhoneographers, filmmakers, and content creators with a special exclusive pre-order price available to 9to5Toys readers starting today (details below). Head below for all of the details. 

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Lockly’s fingerprint video smart lock with solar charging at $400 for today only (Up to $135 off)

$100+ off/$400

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is now offering the Lockly Vision Elite Smart Lock Deadbolt for $399.99 shipped. Regularly $500, this is a solid $100 price drop and the lowest price we can find. This model regularly fetches $500 directly from Lockly and at Amazon where it is currently on sale for $470. And My Best Buy Plus members ($50 per year) can knock the price down to $364.99. There are certainly more affordable smart locks out there, like this Apple Home Key Aqara model at $152, but the higher-end Lockly model on sale here today delivers a range of interesting features, not the least of which is the onboard camera and solar charging capabilities. All of the details are down below. 

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South Park: Snow Day releases today, and here’s the new official Xbox Series X console bundles

New special edition South Park Xbox Series X bundles are here, but you’ll have to try to win one. After seeing the new special edition Dune model and the official SpongeBob Xbox Series X console bundle after that, Microsoft has now unveiled its next custom console job in celebration of the release of South Park: Snow Day today. The infamous and beloved animated characters from the show are debuting in their latest console experience starting today, and Microsoft has now revealed these four unique Xbox Series X consoles and matching controllers, each featuring the iconic South Park characters. head below for more details and a closer look. 

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Tested: Displate’s magnetic metal posters mount in less than a minute, and look great too [Deal]

Displate Wall Art review
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The Displate wall art has indeed been around for a while, but I thought it was time to see if they are truly as good as they sound. Alongside a constantly growing collection of new designs to choose from, the Displate mounting system, at least on paper, seemed to be the easiest possible way decorate my space and home office without damaging the walls or needing to get any tools involved. The short form version of this review is that they do indeed deliver on that promise, but you can get a full rundown of what to expect down below. 

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Razer’s new Aether smart monitor light bar features Matter and voice commands at $130

Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar
Buy now/$130

Just after getting a chance to go hands-on with Razer’s impressive new Chroma V3 Seiren mic, another one of the brand’s new smart lighting solutions is now available for purchase. The PC gaming smart light with Matter was first unveiled earlier this year and, after being sold out directly from Razer for most of 2024, you can now bring home the new Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar to kit out your battlestation even more at $129.99 shipped via Amazon. It now joins the rest of the Razer Aether smart lighting gear and you can get a closer look at the feature set down below. 

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Spring Breville smart oven sale up to $200 off: Pizza model, air fryer combo, more from $128

Breville Smart Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven
$200 off/From $128

As part of its ongoing Big Spring Sale, Amazon is now offering a series of notable deals on the stainless steel Breville smart ovens. Alongside the more affordable options down below, Amazon is now offering the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven at $799.95 shipped. Regularly $1,000, you’re looking at a solid $200 price drop and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal is matching our previous mention and the lowest we have tracked on Amazon. This higher-end pizza oven is designed to keep the pizza parties going year round with both indoor and outdoor use. It can reach temperatures up to 750-degrees to deliver “authentic wood-fired style pizzas in just 2 minutes” across a range of different pizza styles: wood-fired, New York, pan, thin and crispy, and frozen options. Breville says its conductive heating technology will bring that delicious charred undercarriage and a “perfectly spotted crust” as well. Head below for the rest of the Big Spring Sale Breville deals. 

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Official Apple leather AirTag Loops now start from just $5 for a limited time (87% off)

87% off/From $5

We have seen a number of clearance deals on Apple’s official leather AirTag accessories since it discontinued them in favor of the FineWoven models, but nothing quite as notable as today’s. Over at Woot right now, you can score the official Apple Leather AirTag Loop in saddle brown for just $4.99 Prime shipped. A $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. Be sure to use code APPLEBITE at checkout. Regularly $39 and currently selling for $28 or more at Amazon, this is a massive 87% in savings and the lowest we can find. It is also one of the lowest prices we have ever tracked on any official Apple AirTag accessory, leather or otherwise. You can also apply the coupon code above to knock an additional $3 off the already marked down options on other colorways starting from $11.99 Prime shipped and 2-packs down at $21.99 Prime shipped. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: Charge 3 devices with Journey’s fabric-wrapped 10,000mAh Kickstand Power Bank

Journey Rapid GO 10,000mAh Wireless Kickstand Power Bank-05
20% off

Today we are taking a closer look at Journey’s latest power bank, known as the Rapid GO 10,000mAh Wireless Kickstand. This model adds a few extra touches to your traditional power bank setup, including MagSafe connectivity, an integrated kickstand and finger loop grip, as well as the ability to charge three devices at once. The question is, does it make sense to score a new power bank without Qi2 tech just to save some cash? Head below for our hands-on impressions of Journey’s Rapid GO 10,000mAh Wireless Kickstand Power Bank. 

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