Justin Kahn

While we await the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong next month, Nintendo has now announced the next additions to its growing Switch Online game library. The first update of 2024 for Switch Online will see a pair of new titles land in the Game Boy Advance library – Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Head below for more details. 

Switch gamers had some fantastic first-party releases to keep busy in 2023 with both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the fantastic Super Mario Wonder landing on store shelves, not to mention the Super Mario RPG remake. But the first major Nintendo release of 2024 is now on the horizon with Mario vs. Donkey Kong set to land on Switch consoles everywhere next month. And Nintendo has now released a new trailer to get gamers stoked for the upcoming spin-off crossover title. 

Well, as the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors continue into 2024 (let’s be honest, they aren’t going to stop until Nintendo unveils next-gen hardware), one company might have (and I stress, might have here) outed the existence of an upcoming new Nintendo console and its release window. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, or whatever the next machine will be called, stretch back for years, but a CES 2024 Altec Lansing press release just mentioned it by name. Head below for more details. 

After featuring the launch of its new Apple Find My wallet card, passport holder, and MagSafe wallet, we are now taking a look at Journey’s new wireless power bank. Officially known as the Rapid GO Wireless Kickstand Power Bank, it is designed to provide on-the-go charging wire-free with a few add-on amenities in tow. Now available for purchase directly from the official Journey site, you can actually land one at 20% off using the on-page coupon, and scope out more of the details on what it can bring to your EDC down below. 

A new DualSense PlayStation 5 controller could be on the way. While rumors of a new PS5 Pro console continue, some of which suggesting we could see a launch or reveal sometime this year, retail listings have recently been spotted from a pair of outlets suggesting we could be seeing a new PlayStation 5 controller with upgraded specs and an included charging station coming down the pipeline in an official capacity from Sony. Head below for the details. 

LaCie, a premium Seagate storage brand, has now unleashed its new Rugged Mini portable SSD lineup. A mainstay in the storage game for years now, it makes some of the more well-known ultra-protective solutions out there and it is now ready to upgrade its Rugged Mini lineup with modern USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 specs and the particularly speedy transfer rates that come with it. Now available for purchase, you can get a break down of what to expect from the latest LaCie Rugged Mini drives down below. 

As part of its CES 2024 reveals, Amazon has now announced official support for Matter Casting on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices. Amazon is a “founding member and key contributor” to Matter – a growing smart home standard that presents a more unified control experience across multiple major smart home platforms – and it is the first to add support for the new Matter Casting feature. At CES, Amazon is announcing support for the new casting feature on its Prime Video app, enabling customers to “cast content to Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices directly from supported streaming apps” on both iOS and Android. The details are below. 

TP-Link is showing off its latest collection of new smart home gear at CES 2024 headlined by its new Apple HomeKey video smart lock. Alongside its latest Matter-equipped Tapo P400M smart outdoor plug and its smart Wi-Fi Light Strip, the brand is debuting its latest in smart front door security tech with a feature-packed new smart lock known as the Smart Video Door Lock. Scope it out down below. 

Alongside the reveal and launch of its new Blade gaming laptops, Razer is also debuting some new gaming chair tech at CES 2024. The brand has now released version 2 of its Iskur gaming throne with 6D lumbar support, but it is the haptic-equipped Project Esther that has caught our attention. Dubbed the “world’s first HD haptic gaming cushion,” head below for details on what Razer calls the “next advancement in haptic technology.” 

We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details. 

Note: The images on display here appear to be prototypes and do not officially represent the final product.

Alongside all of this week’s CES 2024 product announcements, Hyperkin is now ready to debut its new SEGA handheld console. Pulling inspiration from the classic Genesis Nomad of yesteryear, the new Hyperkin Mega 95 combines some of the design sensibilities of the Nintendo Switch to provide an all-in-one SEGA gaming system that works both at home on the big screen and in portable mode. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details. 

Airthings, a brand best known for its high-tech air quality monitors, is landing in Las Vegas for this year’s CES show with a pair of new products including its first-ever smart air purifier. The brand is not only expanding its lineup of “best-selling” indoor air quality and radon monitors for homeowners and businesses, but it is also stepping into the air purification business for the fist time. While previously focused on monitoring tech to maintain a healthy and fresh living space, it is taking an even more active approach with its new Airthings Renew, “the company’s first smart air purifier designed in Scandinavia by experts in indoor air quality.” Head below for the details. 

Alongside the rest of tonight’s Anker announcements, the brand’s eufy division is also upgrading its robotic cleaning system lineup with the new X10 Pro Omni. Delivering flagship features, this all-in-one cleaner bot features the brand’s latest tech with both vacuuming and mopping action as well as companion app control and the Omni charging and auto-clean station. Scope out the details on the new Anker X10 Pro Omni cleaning system debuting for CES 2024 down below. 

Sony is scheduled to show of its next-generation of tech and beyond in tonight’s CES 2024 press conference. The live-streamed event is an annual affair at this point, loaded with everything from upcoming products and possible PlayStation-related announcements to experimental tech of the future. Ahead of tonight’s event, Sony has been mostly tight-lipped about what to expect, but it looks as though show will, at least in part, focus on initiatives supporting creators. Tune in down below. 

TCL is typically best known for its affordable range of smart 4K TVs, and we are seeing a fresh batch unveiling at CES 2024, but it’s the gigantic new 115-inch 115QM89 that’s sure to be making headlines this year. Much of the brand’s more entry-level and mid-tier sets are getting a refresh at CES 2024, complete with better performance and bigger screens, a broader range of mini LED models, better backlighting, enriched color, a series of TCL AIPQ processing upgrades, and built-in multi-channel sound, but it is taking things up a notch, quite literally, with its new behemoth QD mini LED TV. Head below for more details. 

Victrola, a brand best known for its turntable and audio products, has brought its new high-end Works with Sonos turntable to CES 2024 alongside its latest and much more affordable new Victrola Automatic for folks that don’t need the fancy streaming tech. While the new high-end Sapphire model isn’t its first Works with Sonos device, it does bring some interesting new tech to its upper echelon vinyl player lineup with the ability to stream to just about any device you might have in your setup. Head below for more details. 

Samsung’s not the only one with transparent screen tech on display at CES 2024, LG has now unveiled the “world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV.” We caught a glimpse at LG’s wireless TV systems last year – a world’s first in their own right, but this time it is going see-through with the latest iteration of its LG SIGNATURE OLED T. Get a better look and scope out the details and down below. 

After getting a look at the brand’s new TV lineup and the wild new transparent MICRO LED glass screens, it’s now time to explore the Samsung Music Frame on display at CES 2024. The brand’s The Frame TV lineup neatly hides a full-on 4K TV inside of a picture-frame form-factor and it is now taking that inspiration over to the audio world with the new Music Frame. Scope out the details below. 

As the CES 2024 reveals roll-on, next up its is the Lockly lineup of smart home gear including its new Matter Link Hub and its Apple HomeKey smart lock. The brand will be making its first major push into the Matter standard this year, adding backward-compatible Apple Home, Google Home, and more support to its existing gear, alongside the new Lockly Visage – the “first smart lock under the company’s upcoming Zeno Series of Apple Home and HomeKey compatible products.” Head below for the details. 

The JBL CES 2024 announcements have arrived with loads of new additions to the brand’s growing lineup of headphones, wireless earbuds, and speakers. The brand has been a mainstay around here for years with notable options in the portable Bluetooth and party speaker lineup, both of which are landing with next-generation devices on tap for CES 2024, but JBL is also debuting an updated version of “the world’s first Smart Charging Case” on its Live TWS 3 wireless earbuds. Head below for a closer look at the most exciting releasing coming from JBL at CES 2024. 

After the launch of its new modular Express 1M2 portable solid-state drive, OWC is ready to expand its “best-in-class ThunderBlade portable storage line” for CES 2024. The brand is looking to provide content creators and professional-grade video setups with what it refers to as as a new version of its ThunderBlade RAID drive that “continues to set the bar for what is possible in the realm of production drives” with increased RAID 5 performance and expanded capacity options. Head below for a closer look. 

You have the check out these new Samsung transparent MICRO LED glass displays. The Consumer Electronics Show gives us a look at what tech is actually hitting the market in the year to come as well as a glimpse into the future, and the new transparent glass displays from Samsung certainly fit the bill. Delivering something that looks like it comes straight from the set (or CGI workstation) of futuristic sci-fi and cyberpunk films, the world’s first transparent MICRO LED glass displays from Samsung are easily one of the must-see items from the show floor at CES 2024. Head below to see them in action. 

Today, accessory and iPhoneography brand SANDMARC is introducing its new content-creator Pro Headlamp. While we have come to adore the brand’s iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, it actually cut its teeth in the smartphone-based photography space and is now expanding its lineup of accessories beyond the tripods, Creator Camera grip, and ring light we featured previously. The new SANDMARC Pro headlamp is now available for purchase ahead of delivery this month and we also have an exclusive discount code for you as well. Head below for more details. 

The new Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are next on deck for the CES 2024 announcements. The leading gaming brand is now revealing details on what its calls “world’s first display innovations” in the latest iterations of its portable gaming rigs that “underscore Razer’s commitment to being at the forefront of technological excellence.” Head below for more details. 

Update: Burton Goods is also now offering iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max and 14 Pro/Pro Max versions of its new Modern Pocket Book Wallet case at $79.99 alongside the 15 models. Regularly $100, all of them will drop 20% in the cart. 

Pad & Quill has risen from the ashes better and stronger than ever with a new name…Burton Goods. The brand formerly known as Pad & Quill has retuned with a new name and a brand new lineup of American-made artisan products for your Apple gear. After an unfortunate series of events forced one of our favorite handmade Apple accessory makers to shut its doors for good, it has reemerged as Burton Goods with same dedication to creating high-quality leather goods handcrafted right here in the United States. And to celebrate the launch of Burton Goods, the brand is offering 20% off just about everything. Head below for more details. 

Today we are getting the first official details on the new 2024 LG OLED TV lineup. With CES 2024 right around the corner now, the latest in the world of tech is on full display this month and one of the first out of the gate is LG. Every year around this time, the brand unveils what’s next in its popular lineup of OLED TVs and this year the focus is on lifelike displays with “4-fold higher AI performance.” Head below for more details on the 2024 LG OLED TV lineup. 

The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering its 65W ArcStation Pro GaN Dual Port Wall Charger for $25.99 shipped. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. While this model goes for $75 directly from Spigen, it more typically sells for $49 at Amazon. Today’s deal undercuts the previous deal price on the 65W model by $3 or so to deliver the lowest price we can find. This one sports a pair of USB-C outlets with a total of 65W of power when using a single connection (or 40W and 25W spread across both) alongside GaN and 3D PCB technology to maintain a compact form-factor. A 24-month warranty is included with purchase and, while it does have foldable prongs, you will find some of those on sale down below. 

Amazon has now brought back its holiday pricing on the Crucial X9 4TB Portable Solid-State Drive at $209.99 shipped. Regularly $280, this model first landed on Amazon back in late September before it began bouncing back and forth between $220 and full price. Today’s deal marks a return to the holiday pricing to match the lowest we have tracked since release. For comparison sake, the comparable Samsung T7 Shield sells for $299 in the 4TB capacity right now. Sitting at the top end of portable SSDs in terms of capacity, today’s Crucial deal delivers 4TB of storage space alongside a PC- and Mac-compatible setup (also works with gaming consoles and mobile devices) with USB 3.2 Gen2 support and USB-C connectivity. It clocks in at 1,050MB/s and provides 7.5 feet of drop protection. Head below for more details. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the new clear MagSafe wallet from elago. The brand is one that generally takes a unique approach to its accessories, whether it be the vintage Apple gear-inspired designs or the retro Nintendo vibes, and its new clear MagSafe wallet follows suit. While it might not be as gimmicky or as playful as some of the aforementioned pop culture and tech references, it does deliver something a little bit different from the sea of black and brown vegan leather options out there. The question is, how many folks are going to feel safe with a completely clear case (not) covering their credit card numbers and the like? Head below for a closer look and more details on elago’s new clear MagSafe wallet. 

We are now tracking the first deals on those see-through PDP Sonic Switch controllers that launched last summer. Amazon is offering the Tails Seaside Hill Zone and Sonic Green Hill Zone models down at $29.99 shipped. Regularly $40, this is a solid 25% price drop and the lowest we can find. Both of today’s discounts mark all-time lows and the first notable deals we have tracked on Amazon. Alongside the officially licensed treatment and a complete Pro Controller-style button layout, the real standout feature here is the see-through grip with a floating 3D figurine inside. From there you’ll find artwork pulled from the new Sonic Superstars game (currently on sale for $30), a 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in volume controls, and LED lighting effects “you can change using the ABXY buttons.” Get a closer look in our launch coverage and down below. 

We are now rounding up all of our favorite on-the-go storage options in our 2023 collection of the best portable SSDs. While we didn’t see a ton of big-time standout new releases in 2023, there have been some next-generation releases from major brands worth consideration. Something like the new Samsung T5 Evo with up to 8TB capacities is going to be far less universally appealing to most folks, but its new T9 and mainstay T7 series is quite the opposite, much like the new X9 and X10 Pro models from Crucial. This year has also seen some unfortunate controversy in the portable SSD space with some issues arising among the formerly quite popular SanDisk Extreme lineup – my units work just fine, but there have been a ton of failures reported across the interwebs – however there are plenty of reliable solutions out there and we are breaking down our favorite options right now in our 2023 collection of the best portable SSDs to close out the year. Check them out below. 

It is now time for our annual roundup of the best iPhone cases of the year. As we approach the new year, we come together to choose our favorite models in each category for Apple’s latest handsets. While you’ll find our wider range of favorites across a large selection of brands and styles in our collection of the best iPhone 15 cases right here, this is the place to find some particular highlights in various categories – this year marks the return of some mainstays, but a few new options are standing out among the pack in 2023 as well. Head below for a breakdown of some of our favorite iPhone cases of the year. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the Harber London Leather Tech Dopp Kit. We have come away impressed with the brand’s higher-end leather carriers this year, including its MacBook backpacks, MacBook sleeve, as well as the iPhone 15 leather pouches, and now it’s time to test out the brand’s tech accessory solution. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Harber London Leather Tech Dopp Kit as part of the latest entry in the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Joining ongoing deals on the brand’s adorable Kitty models, Amazon has now brought back its best price on the Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming and Mobile Headset for $69.99 shipped. Regularly $100, this is a solid 30% in savings and the lowest price we can find. Today’s offer comes in to match the limited fall Prime Day price and the best we have tracked – only twice before today has this set gone for this low since it landed on Amazon last summer. You’re looking at a multi-platform headset that features smart switch dual wireless tech – this allows users to flip between 2.4GHz or Bluetooth mode for compatibility with PC, Playstation, Switch, Android, and iOS. The 40mm drivers are “built for gamer marathons,” according to Razer, and yet deliver a portable enough design for your daily commute (the cardioid boom mic is detachable). They also feature 50 hours of battery life with USB-C charging. Hit up our hands-on review for a closer look and head below for more details. 

After getting a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s gorgeous leather iPhone 15 case, it’s time to weigh-in on the new SANDMARC Leather MagSafe wallet. The brand unleashed its very first foray into the leather MagSafe wallet business at the tail end of September, shortly after the debut of the new series 15 handsets, to expand its growing lineup of iPhone accessories. Considering how much I love its leather iPhone cases I had high hopes for the new wallet add-on, but you’ll definitely want to review our hands-on impressions below before dropping any cash down on one. 

Just after leaked rumors on a potential upcoming PS5 Pro were divulged, it appears as though malicious hackers have gleamed details on upcoming projects coming from Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac. After releasing arguably the most exciting PS5 title of the year with the latest web-slinging adventure, not to mention Marvel’s Wolverine officially on the horizon, it looks as though more details about the dev’s partnership with Sony and other Marvel IP have now surfaced. Head below for the details. 

We are now tracking some solid Amazon price drops on the 2023 model Hisense 55-, 65-, and 75-inch Class U6 Series ULED mini-LED Google Smart TVs down at $348, $548, and $648 shipped. Regularly $580, $800, and $1,200 respectively, this is up to $552 in savings. The 55-inch and 75-inch models have now returned to the Amazon all-time lows, matching the lowest prices we tracked for Thanksgiving Week, while the 55-inch is now sitting at within $50 of the one-time all-time low. You’re looking at Hisense’s entry-level 2023 mini-LED displays with full array local dimming for better contrast alongside support for Variable Refresh Rate gaming, automatic low-latency mode (ALLM), and Dolby Vision. This specs comes along with Google Assistant and Alexa voice command support as well as the brand’s “bezel-less” design, built-in Bluetooth connectivity, Apple AirPlay 2, and four HDMI inputs. Head below for more details and ongoing deals on the higher-end Hisense 2023 model TVs. 

elago has been rounding out its collection of vintage Nintendo-inspired Game Boy-style accessories this year, first with its new MagSafe wallet, and now with the new Game Boy Apple charger cover. The brand uses its fun designs to standout from the crowd and the sea of standard matte treatments out there, much like the Game Boy AirPods cover we have featured a number of times over the years and the vintage Macintosh MagSafe stand we took a closer look at recently. Today, it is reaching back its retro Nintendo design to wrap Apple’s 35W wall charger in a fun, nostalgic vibe at just $15. Head below for more details. 

Amazon is now offering the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Wireless Earbuds for $249 shipped. This set launched last last year at $300 and very rarely ever goes on sale. We have seen price drops on this set less than a handful of times since release and you’re now looking at a match of the Amazon all-time low. Audio-Technica delivers a high-tech set of premium earbuds with the ATH-TWX9 – I still use my set to this day and they sound great – with over 24 hours of wireless playback, customizable digital noise cancellation via the companion app, and intelligent hear-through tech that gives AirPods Pro 2 a run for their money, if you ask me. They also stand out from many of the options out there with a unique black and subtle shimmering copper treatment alongside the wireless charging case, UV sterilization, and touch sensor controls. Take a deep dive into the experience as part of our hands-on review right here and head below for more details. 

Alongside the ongoing holiday Blink smart home sale, Amazon is now giving its Prime members a chance to score the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera bundled with a Video Doorbell for $69.99 shipped. Regularly $160, this is 56% off or $90 in savings, the lowest price we can find, and the best we have tracked on this bundle to date. And just for comparison’s sake, if you were to purchase these two items at their ongoing sale price individually, it would cost you $86 right now. Scope out the rest of the Blink smart home sale right here if this particular bundle isn’t of interest and then head below for more details. 

Following the release of its trackable MagSafe wallet and passport holder, Journey is now introducing its new LOC8 Apple Find My wallet card. The new LOC8 Finder Card enters with a form-factor roughly the size of a credit card and support for Apple’s Find My network to help ensure you never misplace your wallet (or anything else you might slide it into) again. Now available for purchase, you can score 20% off right now using the ongoing sitewide promo code, HOLIDAY20, and be sure to head below for more details. 

Audio-Technica updated its popular AT2020 series microphone lineup last summer and we are now tracking a solid deal on the AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser model down at $119 shipped via Amazon. This one launched at $149 and remained there until June of this year. While it carries a regular price of $129 these days, today’s offer is matching our previous mention to deliver the second lowest price yet – it has only gone for less once since release during the summer Prime event. The AT2020 mic lineup got a notable upgrade with the X model on sale here today. Alongside the dual-state red and blue LED lighting shining through the grille – blue means on, red when it’s muted – this also delivers higher resolution recording at 24-bit/96kHz. From there, the usual onboard mute and headphone jack are present and accounted for alongside USB-C connectivity. Hit up our launch coverage for a closer look and head below for more. 

Update: While we are still awaiting a complete list of new features and additions, Insomniac has now officially confirmed a March 7, 2024 launch for its title update to Spider-Man 2:

Our title update for Marvel’s #SpiderMan2PS5 arrives next month and adds highly requested features like New Game+, new suits, and more!

Watch our social media for a complete list of features closer to release. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was clearly one of the biggest and most exciting PlayStation 5 releases this year, and after becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game of all-time, the next update for the game is a highly-anticipated one to say the least. Developer Insomniac Games recently took to its official X (Twitter) account to give players an update on what was next for the game, including new gameplay and quality of life enhancements, but it looks like the studio has now pushed everything back until 2024. Head below for more details.

Lexar has now unleashed its new handheld SSD known as the Play 2230. With new handhelds on the scene, including the latest Steam Deck, the new ASUS ROG Ally, and more, the compact 2230 SSD standard has become even more desirable and there’s another notable option on the market courtesy of Lexar. Now available for purchase at Amazon and elsewhere, you can take a deeper dive into what the new Play 2230 can bring to your on-the-go gaming setup down below. 

After getting a chance to try out the brand’s new iPhone 15 cases, it’s now time to give the MUJJO leather MagSafe wallet a run for its money. The brand issued some new iPhone case colorways this year and, in turn, did the same for its leather MagSafe wallets that match perfectly. We came away pleased with the brand’s iPhone 15 cases this year, and now it’s time to see if its leather MagSafe wallets can leave us with the same impression. Head below for the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series.