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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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NOW LIVE: LEGO’s first SMART Brick sets live for purchase today

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Update: The new LEGO LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are now available for pre-order on Amazon: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter at $70, Red Five X-wing at $90, and the Throne Room Duel & A-Wing at $160

The new LEGO Smart Brick sets are now live for pre-order. LEGO unleashed its new Smart Play platform this year at CES 2026, and the first of the new multi-function SMART Brick sets are now live in the form of the three new Star Wars sets we featured previously. 

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Our favorite new tech reveals from CES 2026: Smart LEGO, desktop holograms, robo vacs with legs, more

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The biggest electronics show in the game hit the strip in Vegas this week with the latest and greatest from the world of tech. We have already collected all the most compelling stories we featured this week in our master CES 2026 hub right here, but we wanted to touch down this afternoon before everything wraps up for another year to highlight some of our personal favorites reveals. From the new LEGO Smart Bricks to launch pricing on Anker brand new display-laded charger, desktop hologram enclosures, and robotic vacuums with legs to climb the stairs, check em’ all out below.

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CES 2026: All of the weird, wild, and wonderful reveals from the biggest show in tech [Updated]

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CES 2026 – the biggest tech event of the year is now in full swing on the strip in Las Vegas with a countless number of new product reveals and wild new concepts. From desktop hologram machines and the new smart LEGO bricks, chargers that turn your phone into an AI robot assistant, the latest e-bikes, solar-powered gazebos, smart goggles, and the latest in electric vehicle tech, CES knows no bounds. We have collected all of the wildest and most intriguing reveals from the show from across our network for your browsing pleasure below. 

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Nintendo officially set to bring new My Mario toys and collectibles stateside next month

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Update 1/9: A pair of the new My Mario plushy toys are now available for order on Amazon at just $7.99 Prime shipped:

  • My Mario Super Star $8
  • My Mario Mushroom $8

Last summer Nintendo revealed a new set of Mario toys for the Japanese market under its new My Mario moniker, and it has now announced it is coming to the U.S.

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Roborock’s new Saros Rover – a world-first robo vac with wheel-legs that climbs the stairs and cleans them too

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As expected, Roborock has landed at CES 2026 with fleet of new robotic vacuum cleaners. But the model that’s real dominating headlines right now has to be the Saros Rover – the “world’s first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.” 

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CES 2026: Check out the 6.8mm SolidSafe Air – the ‘world’s slimmest semi solid-state power bank’

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Power banks can, often times, feel a bit dime a dozen these days, and while that largely remains true despite some of the more flashy models from brands like Anker as of late, the new SolidSafe Air did catch our eye. Now on display at on the show floor at CES 2026, the company behind this new mobile power solutions claims it is the “world’s slimmest semi solid-state power bank.”

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Satechi’s brand new Mac mini-style Thunderbolt 5 dock now up for pre-order at 20% off

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Satechi landed with a suite of new gear for CES 2026 this year – you can check it out right here – and all of it is now available for pre-order at 20% off. We wanted to touch down this morning with a closer look at the new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure that is also eligible for the 20% off CES2026 discount code ahead of its launch this spring. 

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Amazon has this 2TB M4 iPad Pro at a gigantic $699 off the list price right now

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Apple’s high-end, high-capacity pro-grade configs are certainly among the more niche options in its lineup, if not for any other reason than the price tags. And that largely remains true on the M4 iPad Pro, but Amazon is offering a gigantic price drop on the maxed out 11-inch 2TB model this morning at $699 off the original list price. 

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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Children of Morta, Skul Hero Slayer, more

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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Theme Park Simulator, Old Man’s Journey, Children of Morta, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and more. Be sure to dive into our collection of the best and most interesting new reveals from CES 2026 right here and this deal on Galaxy S25 Edge at a giant $420 off, and then head below for today’s app deals.

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Official Google Italian Leather Pixel Watch Band up to 32% off (Select sizes at new Amazon lows)

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32% off/From $53

Google Pixel Watch Crafted Leather Band

Buy from $53 (Reg. $80)

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What we love

There aren’t a ton of leather Pixel Watch bands out there, and even less with Google’s Moonstone color treatment. We have seen some deals on this model in the past but select sizes are now sitting at new Amazon lows, complete with Google’s “beautiful Italian leather and elegant stitching.”

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CES 2026: Eve debuts first smart thermostat – Matter-over-Thread and subscription-free

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Eve is a well known smart home brand around here, with a rather extensive lineup of sensors, outdoor weather stations, light switches, plugs, and a whole lot more, most of which with updated Matter support. At CES 2026, the brand is introducing its very first indoor thermostat to expand its footprint in your home.

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LEGO officially reveals new Smart Bricks and minifigs, Star Wars sets, more

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Update 1/9: The new LEGO Smart Brick sets are set to go live for pre-order at what appears to be 9:15 a.m.ET.

Update: The new LEGO Smart Play and its first three sets go live for pre-order on January 9 – they are officially releasing on March 1.

After a brief and relatively cryptic official teaser hit LEGO’s social feeds over the last day or so, it has now officially hit the stage at CES 2026. 

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Amazon debuts new Ember Artline lifestyle TV with magnetic frames and Omnisense presence tech

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Much like Samsung before it and the new LG Wallpaper and Gallery TVs announced at CES 2026, Amazon is stepping into the lifestyle TV space. It has just officially announced the all-new Amazon Ember Artline – “a beautiful 4K QLED TV featuring support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Wi-Fi 6, and a thin 1.5-inch design.” 

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Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 2 now 50% off + deals on Mario titles, and more

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Update: Amazon is now offering Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on PS5 down at $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members. Regularly $60, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon since release. 

While we are still tracking a host of hangover Switch game deals over at Amazn right now starting from just $6 down below, we wanted to highlight the offer it is running on Sonic X Shadow Generations for Nintendo Switch 2 right now. Regularly $50, you can now score the Switch 2 version down at $24.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s 50% off the list price and the lowest we can find – it is also on par with the Black Friday offer we featured at Amazon and is currently down at $22.30 Prime shipped. You’ll find even more SEGA titles on sale over at Best Buy in its publisher sale event right here

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CES 2026: Twelve South debuts new leather-clad charging Valet tray to stow your EDC at home

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CES 2026 is now in full swing with new products all over the the place from many of the biggest names in tech. Next up we are taking a look at the latest from Twelve South – the Valet. While not the most unique implementation of wireless charging we have ever seen, the elegant new Twelve South Valet aims to provide an elegant home for your on-the-go accessories while keeping them powered up in between adventures. 

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LG’s new CLOiD bot rolls around your house, talks to you, makes dinner, and does your laundry

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Well, it wouldn’t be CES unless there were some new smart autonomous robot helpers on display, and CES 2026 is definitely underway, and there are certainly some new bots on the show floor this year. One of the more compelling models that is looking to help out around the house is LG’s new CLOiD – a robot that can do your laundry, make breakfast, and is designed to effectively double as a smart home butler. 

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LEGO officially teases a ‘whole new dimension of play’ coming to CES 2026 [Update – now official]

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Update: Smart Play, smart bricks, smart minifigs, and three new Star Wars sets are now officialdetails here.

LEGO has now taken to its official social channels to tease a new upcoming launch. And by the sounds/looks of it, this might be more like a new theme and potentially even something more high-tech than your usual brick building action. 

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LG’s new ultra-thin 9mm W6 Wallpaper TV goes wireless at CES 2026

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After the reveal of its new Gallery TV to take on Samsung’s The Frame, the brand’s CES 2026 offerings also include the return of its Wallpaper TV. The ultra-thin LG OLED evo W6 lands with support for the brand’s Gallery+ service as well as all-new wireless connectivity and a notably thin design to sit flush up against your wall. 

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CES 2026: Belkin debuts new display-equipped Nintendo Switch 2 case that doubles as a charging stand

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Alongside the second-iteration of its latest 25W 3-in-1 charging stand (now with a modular wearable charging pad), Belkin is also revealing a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 charging case at CES 2026. This time around Belkin is taking a more integrated approach, complete with an onboard status display and the ability to charge the battery case without opening it. 

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CES 2026: Baseus unveils new desktop dock with onboard Qi2 25W MagSafe pad, more

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Baseus has made a name around here for its breadth of charging and computing peripherals, many of which land at much lower price points than its competition. However, at CES 2026 it is unveiling a slate of new gear headlined by the new more powerful desktop docking solution that also happens to feature onboard 25W wireless 25W charging prowess. 

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Govee unveils new smart sky light with ‘true-to-life illumination indoors’ at CES 2026

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CES 2026 is about to officially kick-off and the new product reveals are already starting. Next up, we are taking a look at the latest from smart lighting brand Govee with three new flagship products headlined by its most advanced floor lamp yet and a pair of Sky Ceiling Lights, one of which brings “true-to-life sky illumination indoors.”

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – 150 new LEGO sets, Best Buy Outlet, FREE credit for Samsung’s CES 2026 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 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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Secure up to $100 in FREE credit ahead of Samsung’s CES 2026 releases

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Samsung has now updated its official site with a teaser for some upcoming releases at CES 2026, and more importantly its latest Reserve Campaign with up to $100 in FREE Samsung credit to use towards them. We have already received a good look and some details on at least some of the upcoming Samsung reveals, and now you can go drop your email down to secure some no-strings-attached FREE credit. 

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What stores are open on New Year’s Day 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, more

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Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day 2026? Are Costco and Best Buy stores open today? Is Target closed today? New Year’s Day 2026 has arrived and while some folks might be taking a lazy recovery day, those venturing out will want to take note of the special holiday hours at some retailers first. It looks like most major retailers are open today and, in some cases, during usual store hours, but not everything. Down below you’ll find details on which of the major national retailers are open and closed for New Year’s Day 2026. Check it all out after the jump. 

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9to5Toys’ Favorite Things of 2025: The gear we/you loved the most this year

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It is that time once again where we look back on our absolute favorite releases of the year. A time to reminisce on the 2025 products we loved the most, are still using to this day, and the gear readers broke the internet to get a hold of, head below for a closer look at the 9to5Toys staff’s favorite things of the year and the gear you, the readers, loved the most too. 

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9to5Toys Top Stories of 2025: A look back at the most popular releases, leaks, and deals of the year

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We cover a broad range of gear and releases around here, including everything from Nintendo, Pokémon, and LEGO, right through to the latest from Apple, Samsung, and more. So let’s take a look back at the most popular releases, leaks, and stories of the year before we head off into 2026. This is a collection of the top stories here at 9to5Toys from Switch 2 to AirPods Pro 3 right through to some teasers for releases that won’t even launch until next year.

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Best iPhone 17 cases of the year: Leather, metal, bumpers, kickstands, and sleeper hits

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It is time for our annual look back at the best iPhone case releases of the year. This year brands were, in some cases, forced to contend with Apple’s new iPhone Air form-factor, but things were largely the same as 2024 otherwise. Our yearly iPhone case awards features some beloved brands alongside some all-new designs and a couple sleeper hits that might have slipped under your radar. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – Star Wars: 6K 3D Odyssey gaming monitors, Tracking Card Pro, 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, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.

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STARTS TONIGHT – Target’s 30-page New Year’s Eve sale ad: Party gear, snacks, more deals going live this weekend

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With Christmas now behind us, next up is New Years and this year’s 2025 Target New Year’s Eve ad has arrived. Amazon also now launched a sort of mini New Years store loaded with deals on decorations, apparel, and more, but Target has also now unleashed its latest weekly ad with a host of deals set to go live this weekend. 

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Tested: Nomad Find My Tracking Card Pro – metal build and 16-month battery life, but a touch thicker

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I love me some Find My, and perhaps the most useful implementation of it in my life has come by way of those wonderful wallet tracker cards. Nomad’s Tracking Card (now known as the Tracking Card Air) has been a staple in my everyday carry for years and something I never leave the house without. However, the brand debuted a new Pro model this year with a metal build and much longer battery life and I have now had a chance to put this thing to the test, so let’s take a look to see if it is worth the higher price tag?

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What stores are closed for Christmas Day 2025? Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, more

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Is Walmart closed for Christmas Day? Is Best Buy and Target open today? How about Costco and Sam’s Club? The short answer here is yes, it’s Christmas and just about everything will be closed today. You might find the odd Dunkin’ or McDonald’s open, and it looks like all Waffle House locations are open today, but by and large it’s a day of celebration, gifts, and relaxation. 

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What stores are open on Christmas Eve 2025? Holiday hours for Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, more

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Is Walmart open today? How late is Target open on Christmas Eve? Is Costco and Sam’s Club open? Just in case you have some last-minute gifting needs, or just need to hit your local Costco for some groceries to get on the table tonight, we have put together some details below on which stores are closed/open on Christmas Eve this year – worry not, just about everything is open, just on adjusted holiday hours.

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – AirPods Pro 3 Arc Pulse, arrives by Christmas features, Hollow Knight Switch 2, 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, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.

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NOW LIVE – Target releases 50-page Holiday Countdown sale ad: Check out the deals going live this weekend

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Update 12/21: The final Target Holiday Countdown Sale is now live alongside today’s fresh batch of holiday Deals of the Day.

Target made is final push for deals ahead of the holidays official last week when it announced a last-minute Holiday Countdown Sale. Joining tomorrow’s Super Saturday sale at Amazon, the Target sale event kicks off on Sunday and we are now getting a closer look at the deals as it has now unveiled the official 50-page ad. 

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Amazon officially announces special 24-hour Super Saturday last-minute Prime Day sale

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Just when you thought all of the Prime Days, and Black Fridays, and Cyber Mondays, and holiday sales were mostly behind us now, Amazon has just officially announced Super Saturday! What on earth is Super Saturday you ask? It is Amazon’s official last-minute holiday sale event and it goes live this weekend. Details await below. 

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Last-minute gift deals you can still score for the big day: Apple, Google, kitchen gear, YETI, tech add-ons, more

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We are getting down to the wire now folks – there might still be slightly over a week until Santa makes his magical voyage, but we all know UPS and Amazon delivery isn’t nearly as fast as Rudolph. Shipping times are slipping and, perhaps even more importantly, holiday pricing is too. You’re going to want to get on the best gear as soon as you can if you’re hoping to take advantage of both, and we have put together a (relatively) short list of highlights down below. Whether you’re looking land something for a special someone or yourself, now’s the time to get in there.

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Arc debuts new aerospace-grade metal bumper case for AirPods Pro 3 in four colorways

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Arc is a brand best known for its aerospace metal bumper-style cases for iPhone, but it also unleashed an equally as unique and impressive-looking frame-style case for AirPods Pro early this year and now its ready to bring one to Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 3. The new model is now available for purchase on the official site and you can get a closer look below.

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Team Cherry announces Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition, teases FREE Silksong expansion

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One of the biggest stories in gaming of the year, despite the launch of Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Bonanza, was Hollow Knight: Silksong. The long-awaited title finally made landfall to rave reviews, and now developer Team Cherry has taken to its official news feed to debut the new teaser trailer for the Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow expansion and to officially announce the imminent release of an updated version of Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch 2. 

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Exclusive: Twelve South’s Find My PlugBug charger undercuts Black Friday deal from $32 (55% off)

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Our ongoing exclusive Twelve South sale for 9to5 readers just got even sweeter – the Twelve South site has launched a last minute sale event and the exclusive 9TO52025 promo code will knock an additional 20% off the newly marked down prices. And while Amazon is now offering one of its better prices on the Twelve South PlugBug wall charger with built-in Find My at $39.99, our code will drop it down to $32 over on the official Twelve South site. 

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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Wario World out now, 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, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.

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LIVE TONIGHT – Official 60-page Target Week 2 Holiday Sale ad: Preview deals going live this weekend

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Target has now officially revealed its week 2 holiday sale ad – you can browse 60 pages of deals set to go live starting this Sunday down below. These deals now sit alongside today’s deals of the day, which you can check out right here, and the details on Target in-store plans we detailed for you yesterday. Scope it all out down below.

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Best Buy launches new 3-day Holiday Doorbuster sale: MacBook Air $250 off + $25 GC, AirPods, smart TVs, more

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Best Buy has now launched a new 3-day Holiday Doorbuster sale loaded with Apple gear, smart rings, smart TVs, kitchen gear, and more. While you will still find a better deal on AirPods Pro 3 over at Amazon as they are still down at the impressive $199 all-time low there (for now), there is one serious highlight now live as part of this sale – Best Buy is now delivering the best deal of the year on M4 MacBook Air at $250 off with a FREE $25 gift card. Head below for more details.

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