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Well, we already knew Take-Two was actively taking legal action against folks leaking the biggest thing in gaming over the last few days, but, based on the latest reports, it has now officially filed several subpoenas with the Southern District Court of New York to secure user data to hunt down the leakers.
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Microsoft officially revealed the upcoming and particularly sweet-looking XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and controller a couple months ago as part of its giant summer showcase. At the time, Xbox said it would share the price and release date later, but it looks like both have now leaked online.
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Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be even better than it looked ahead of release, and Game Science is already hard at work on its follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The sequel of sorts was officially revealed on-stage with Geoff Keighley during Opening Night Live from gamescom 2025, but the anticipated sequel has gone mostly quiet since…until now.
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The Grand Theft Auto VI leaks continue – a fifth video has been released by the cyber extortionist responsible for the first four, and this time it looks like they might actually have a playable build of the game.
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Today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like 300: Rise of an Empire, Blood Diamond, K-19: The Widowmaker, Collateral Damage, Get Carter (2000), Body of Lies, and more. We have notable 1-day Apple sale today as part of Best Buy’s massive 60th Anniversary event, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal at 25% off, up to $120 off AirPods Max 2, iPhone Air up to $406 off, and Apple’s 14-inch 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $400 off, but for now it’s all about the movies and shows.
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Update: It looks like another gameplay video just leaked again from the same source – again, we can’t confirm if any of this is real (more details below).
Rockstar will finally show us Grand Theft Auto VI in detail next week, but a series of actual gameplay leaks have seemingly hit the internet already as we reported yesterday. Since then an alleged look at the actual map has landed online, and a series of other gameplay clips of various locations are flooding the internet right now.
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Update 8/19: Loads more GTA 6 gameplay leaks online as hacker group looks to extort Rockstar over all-digital release.
A proper look at Grand Theft Auto VI is officially coming, and in just over a week’s time. Netflix has secured exclusive rights to show the “extended look” at the new Rockstar crime saga on August 27, but it looks like a clip of the actual gameplay might have leaked today.
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Over the weekend we spotted Amazon bringing back some of the best prices ever on Apple’s new 2026 AirTag 2 tracker. It is now offering the 4-pack back at all-time low pricing ($22 per Tag) and, with Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale now in full swing, a single AirTag 2 has now dropped to $24, or just $19.99 in open-box condition. Details below.
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The next PlayStation State of Play is live today. This time around we are getting a dedicated showcase featuring the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero and you can follow along with us down below.
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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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We got our first proper look at Kingdom Hearts 4 back during the big Nintendo Direct summer showcase this year. Fans had been waiting years to actually see the game in action and now, as part of the Disney Entertainment Showcase, a new Kingdom Hearts 4 | D23 2026 Showcase Trailer has arrived, alongside the release window, and the announcement of a new Disney+ series.
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Friday’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Baker Bandits, The Sopranos (SM), A Woman Scorned, The Wolf King, From the Bronx to the Boardroom, There Is an I in Team, and more. All of this week’s best Apple deals have been collected for you right here, including AirPods Pro 3 at nearly 25% off, 13-inch M5 MacBook Air at $1,099 ($200 off) and as much as $540 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations, and more. But Friday’s Apple Books deals are waiting down below.
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The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold pre-order deals are still flying but many of our favorite case makers are now ready to wrap your new device up in style and protection for delivery day. While we are already tracking solid 20% discounts on the new official Google Pixelsnap cases, the all-new customizable Grip Case from Dbrand has also arrived with a far more diverse range of designs and, for the first time, its tactical protective Tank case. Those options join the ultra minimalist bumper style models, the woven aramid fiber treatments, and some ultra-affordable covers starting from just $15 Prime shipped. Scope out our favorite new Pixel 11 cases landing this week and be sure to check back in the coming days as more of our favorite brands surface ahead of delivery day.
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Update 8/14: You can now use code PIXEL11 at checkout on Amazon to drop the price down another $150 on Pixel 11 Pro XL – this is by far the best deal we have tracked yet and you’ll also get a $200 gift card.
The best deals on Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are over at Amazon. You can get the same trade-in value on just about all devices, you can land the same deals on Pixel Watch 5 when bundled with the new phone, and it is offering, what is for some, a far more valuable Amazon credit between $100 and $350 depending on the device.
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The Black in July action is over and we are still a ways away from the major fall shopping events, but Best Buy is looking to end the summer with a bang as it readies a giant 60th anniversary sale event starting next week.
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Super Mario Sunshine is now live on Switch 2. Load up your Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device and head back to Isle Delfino – Super Mario Sunshine is now available on the GameCube Nintendo Classics library.
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The next-generation Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are set to go up for pre-order this morning, and hours ahead of the actual Made by Google 2026 event. The new series 11 devices will be available with around $800 in credit with trade-ins on top of up to $250 discounts via email sign-ups on the official Google Store, alongside notable gift card deals at both Amazon and Best Buy – you’ll want to wait until the listings go live to find which retailer is offering the best trade value and pre-order deal on the device you’re after.
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We have already extensively detailed the best pre-order deals on the new Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold – you can score up to $600 or more back in trade-in value, a $200 Google Store credit, or a giant 50% off the new Pixel Watch 5 with purchase. Those offers also join “Google Pixel 11 Series as low as $99” with trades + up to $350 in FREE gift cards over at Best Buy and an extra $250 in trade-in value alongside a FREE $200 gift card on Pixel 11 Pro/XL at Amazon. However, you can also leverage the official Google Store credit to score a completely FREE set of $229 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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Google’s new phones are now available for pre-order, and one of our favorite cases that sort of isn’t a case at all is now ready for your Pixel 11 Pro or 11 Pro XL – the Arc Pulse for Google’s latest has arrived. Pre-orders are now live with delivery starting at September 7.
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Amazon is now offering up to $200 gift cards on Pixel 11/Pro models and so is Best Buy (trade-ins can drop your phone as low as $99 here), but we wanted to highlight the Pixel Watch 5 bundle deal as well. Not only can you leverage the up to $600 or more off in trade-in value there, but it is also offering the new Pixel Watch 5 at $250 off with Pixel 11 Pro/XL orders or completely FREE with Pixel 11 Pro Fold orders.
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Pre-order deals on the new Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are now live with enhanced trade-in values at up to $600 or more off. Those offers also join as much as $400 off with trades on Pixel Watch 5, but you can also land a straight up $250 off the new watch with purchase of the new Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL – you can also opt for $200 Google Store credit instead. Best Buy is offering Pixel 11 series from $99 with trade-ins and up to $350 gift cards, and Amazon now has Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL with up to $200 in gift cards alongside an extra $250 off with trade-ins.
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Pre-orders for the new Pixel 11 series devices and Pixel Watch 5 are now live and we are here to find the best deals. We are tracking some notable Pixel 11 pre-order discounts here today, including up to $600 off in trade-in value alongside upcoming gift card offers at Best Buy and Amazon.
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Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like We Live Here Now, Someone Knows (Unabridged), Storm Child (Unabridged), Starside, Deadly Mistake, and more. Just be sure to dive into AirPods Pro 3 down at $25% off, these Apple Watch Series 11 models back in stock at $100 off, and MacBook Neo at up to $120 off list price via the official Apple refurb store. The book deals await below.
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Aside from the actual release date for the upcoming Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, and the Direct giving us a proper look at it, Nintendo’s rumored upcoming Zelda Switch 2 special edition console and the Pro controller are the hottest Hylian thing going right now, and it looks like the very first images might have just leaked online.
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Satechi went head on Anker with its latest display-laden ChargeView desktop charging unit back in April, and today it is unleashing a more powerful model.
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Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to give us our very first look at the new Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories.
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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, and the most interesting updates in the world of tech – this week it was all about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 deep dive “extended look” announcement, next-gen QuietComfort Headphones, the Olive Gray WH-1000XM6 ANC headphone launch, and more. Everything awaits below.
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The new Meta Lab @ Best Buy is giving folks a chance to actually get some face time with an assortment of new Meta AI glasses as well as a series of immersive VR experiences to give these things a try in person.
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Bose is officially unveiling its next-generation QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) today. After launching its high-end 2nd Gen Ultra QuietComfort over-ears last September, today it is taking its more affordable noise cancelling headphones into the next-generation.
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This is it folks, we are getting the long awaited extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on August 27! Rockstar has now made an official announcement on all of its social channels and on the Rockstar newsfeed – Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look “will premiere on Netflix Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. ET and will also launch on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site at 9 p.m. ET on August 27.”
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The countdown clock is ticking and today could be your very last chance at the big-time Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-orders. Alongside the up to $1,230 off with an instant trade-in credit, which might not be nearly as generous starting as soon as tomorrow (no matter which device you have to trade), Samsung is also serving up FREE $200 credits that can score you a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4, a giant deal on Galaxy Watch 9, or as much as $300 off Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 when ordered alongside the new phones. Delivery times are starting to seriously slip directly from Samsung though, so it is also worth considering the Best Buy and Amazon pre-order deals as well.
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Update 8/6: While Samsung might continue some of the deals on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 beyond delivery day, the countdown clock is ticking and today is scheduled to be the last shot at the pre-order deals.
Samsung has now launched pre-orders for the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8. You can land up to $1,230 off with an instant trade-in credit, but Samsung is also now offering a straight $100 off with code PAYPAL100 as well a FREE $200 Samsung credit that can net you a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 4 and more. On top of that, adding either the new Galaxy Watch 9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to the same cart as the new Fold models will knock as much as $300 off at checkout.
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Nomad’s latest-generation ChargeKey is a super handy keychain charging and data transfer tool. I wasn’t sure if I was very going to put it good use before it landed in my daily carry when it first launched, but it definitely has, and now the brand has debuted an all-new silver model.
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The Switch 2 leaks aren’t done just yet (and probably never will be) and Diablo VI for Switch 2 is up next. It’s not the Ocarina of Time release date, but we have it on good authority the long-awaited Diablo IV Switch 2 release is all but imminent and now more than likely just over a month away.
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The new Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass expansion and the new FREE content update for folks who already own the game are going live today. The previously announced content updates for the Pokémon experience are finally ready for prime time alongside this morning’s Switch 2 console discounts ahead of the upcoming price hike.
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Increased pricing on the latest MacBook lineup has taken hold at retail and, while we have surfaced a number of notable deals to be had at up to $500 off, the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store is delivering some of the best offers on select M5 MacBook Air configs. We already highlighted the base model at the lowest price from a reputable source, but you can also land the 24GB 15-inch model at $300 off the new list price there in Midnight, Silver, Starlight, and Sky Blue.
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It is Nintendo Direct day folks. While it’s not the big September showcase or the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake blowout we are all waiting, this morning Nintendo is set to go live with dedicated 20-minute broadcast on next month’s big Switch 2 release.
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Two of the biggest launches in recent memory might very well be landing in the same month this year – GTA VI and The end of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Grand Theft Auto VI will land on November 19, this we know for sure, but it looks like there now might be good reason to believe Nintendo could go toe-to-toe with the Rockstar behemoth.
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Update 8/3: We knew it wasn’t going to last forever, but Nintendo is now informing folks that the Choose your Game Switch 2 bundle is “‘ENDING SOON’ and quite possibly right before the price hike goes like in September of this year.
There’s only one month left before Nintendo Switch 2 consoles get even more expensive. You could hope to get lucky and land one of those very short-lived discounts we caught at Amazon a couple weeks ago, or you could jump on one of the discounts now while you still can.
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Sony has now officially unveiled the new Olive Gray edition of its WH-1000XM6 ANC headphones with a launch deal (also available at Best Buy, but there is no deal there). The brand has been dishing up a series of new colorways for its best headphones since release in mid 2025, but it’s not done quite yet.
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Nintendo just officially announced the next Nintendo Direct. Don’t get too excited – it’s not the Ocarina of Time show you’re likely waiting on, but Fire Emblem fans are in for a dedicated show this week to get a better look at Fortune’s Weave ahead of release in mid September.
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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 or so. Alongside the ongoing summer sale pricing on AirPods Pro 3 and the huge pre-order discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra, we also have a giant collection of new LEGO sets, Twelve South’s leather Valet accessory tray with Qi2 25W MagSafe charging, the Super Mario Sunshine release date, and more.
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Following an official teaser back in the spring, the first new Donkey Kong LEGO set surfaced in leaks across the web earlier this month, and now it is official. The new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade is now available for pre-order ahead of release on August 1.
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Friday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Jurassic World 7-Movie Collection, Jurassic World Trilogy (4-6), Uncharted, American Gangster, Little Fockers, Total Recall (Newly Remastered), Jaws, Wag the Dog, The Pelican Brief, and more. On your way down dive in to the deals we spotted on the official Apple Refurb Store with M5 MacBook Air up to $240 off, and the ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the all-time low on AirTag 2, and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as this $500 price drop onM5 Pro MacBook Pro.
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Grand Theft Auto VI is coming, and quickly at that. Now less than 4 months away from your console, we are yet to see any gameplay for what might be the most anticipated game release in history, and the internet is anxiously waiting. It’s been over a year since we got a proper trailer, never mind gameplay, but, according to an insider with a very good track record, that will likely soon change, and it could be as soon as next week.
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The giant pre-orders discounts on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 roll on this weekend, and we waned to highlight the debut offers once again as Samsung can tend to start to remove some of the better bundle and bonus discounts as we push through the pre-order window. As of right now you can still score a FREE $200 Samsung credit that can result in as much as $230 of Galaxy Watch 9, $300 off Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and even a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 4 when added to your order. And if you’re not leveraging the enhanced trade-in values you can also use code PAYPAL still at checkout to knock another $100 off your order.
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PlayStation has officially announced that it will stop producing physical games discs, and some folks are not happy about it. And while this move isn’t expected to happen for over a year from now, almost all physical games on the official PlayStation Store are already out of stock.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are still flying over at Samsung. But unless you’re trading in a relatively newer device, or are specifically looking to bundle the phone up with the new watches or buds, the up to $350 in FREE credit Amazon is offering might be even more valuable for you.
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