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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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New Pad & Quill leather iPhone 15 wallet cases arrive with deep launch deals at 33% off

Pad & Quill leather iPhone 15 wallet cases
33% off/$67.50

The new Pad & Quill leather iPhone 15 wallet cases have arrived with some seriously deep launch deals. The brand has been a staple around here for years, has already landed in our roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases, and delivers some of the highest-quality handmade Apple gear accessories you’ll find anywhere. Hand-crafted by artisans in its Minnesota facility, the brand delivers premium leather treatments with marine-grade stitching and classic designs for some of the best leather iPhone 15 wallet cases around. The brand’s Pocketbook and Traveler All-Leather Wallet iPhone 15 cases are now live, and you can score some serious deals down below with our promo code. 

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Elevation Lab AirTag mounts up to 25% off: Bike, keychain, pet, wallet, luggage, more from $8

fabric AirTag holder
25% off/From $8

Update: Using code TECHY3 at checkout, Woot will sell you a 4-pack of Pelican Protector Series Adhesive AirTag holders for just $6.99 with free shipping for Prime members. A 4-pack will run you $35 on Amazon right now. Needless to say, this is the best price we can find and easily a new all-time low. 

It’s not the first time I’ve said and it won’t be the last, Elevation Lab makes some of the best AirTag mounts, straps, and holders on the market. And the official Amazon storefront is now offering up to 25% off a range of different models. From its new glow in dark pet collar model and the fabric variant made to stick inside of luggage and bags to the classic keychain and models to hide on your bike, its TagVault lineup is fantastic, rugged, and reliable with lifetime warranties. Deals start from under $8 with free shipping for Prime members or in order dover $25 today and you’ll find them all waiting below. 

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SANDMARC’s gorgeous leather iPhone 15 cases are here, plus more from $36 [Exclusive deal]

SANDMARC best Leather iPhone 15 cases
Now live!/10% off

Update: Our 2023 roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases from all of our favorite brands, including SANDMARC, is now at the ready!

SANDMARC makes the best leather iPhone cases out there if you ask me and the SANDMARC iPhone 15 models have arrived. Anyone who knows any of my previous case coverage knows how much I love these things – they are easily my favorite leather covers of all time and I’m sure the new iPhone 15 models will be as well. The brand makes some of the highest-quality leather covers I have ever used or tested out and the new iPhone 15 leather models have arrived in lieu of Apple dropping its models this year. And best of all, you can use our exclusive discount code to score a deal on them – its cases almost never go on sale. 

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Incipio has its own MagSafe fine woven iPhone 15 case too, check it out here

Incipio MagSafe fine woven iPhone 15 case-01

Incipio has its own new woven textile case for iPhone 15 too. Joining a giant collection of new models launching today, next up is the Incipio iPhone 15 case collection. The brand has been mainstay in our yearly iPhone case coverage and it will be once again. Delivering a range of compelling designs, this year the brand’s offerings are highlighted by the new woven textile cru. model launching specifically for all four iPhone 15 variants. Now available for purchase directly on the site with select models launching on Amazon at any minute, you can get a closer look down below. 

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elago’s liquid silicone cases wrap your iPhone 15 in 20 different colors from under $13 [Deal]

new elago iPhone 15 cases
Under $13/10% off

The elago silicone iPhone 15 cases are here. The new iPhone 15 cases are coming in fast now from all of the major players and one of those brands is elago. We have come to love its smooth liquid silicone treaments over the years, as well as the particularly low price tags they come along with, and the new elago iPhone 15 case collection has arrived for all of the new models. Clear, premium silicone in 20 different colors, MagSafe models, and much more are now at the ready from our friends at elago and you’ll find each of the new iPhone 15 case models detailed down below starting from under $13

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MUJJO’s iPhone 15 case collection arrives with brand new leather Shield model and more

MUJJO iPhone 15 cases

The new MUJJO iPhone 15 cases have arrived. The brand was among our favorite in the leather category last year and an easy pick for our roundup of the best iPhone 14 cases – be sure to check out our hands-on review for more details there. This year it is expanding its iPhone 15 case collection with a new model alongside the return of its fan-favorite leather variants. The 2022 lineup was highlighted by the brand’s attention to detail with soft microfiber lining to hug your precious Apple device, high-quality leather treatments, metal button covers, and decorative stitching details, just to name a few, and the 2023 iPhone 15 cases will be much of the same on that front. Head below for a closer look at the MUJJO iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Max cases.

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Caseology’s new iPhone 15 cases launch with unique paneled design and deals from just $10

new Caseology iPhone 15 cases
Deals!/From $10

We are already tracking iPhone 15 case deals. The new Caseology iPhone 15 case deals are now live with some solid 10% price drops via the official Amazon storefront. The brand is bringing back its Athlex, Nano Pop Mag, and Parallax Mag models starting from just $10 Prime shipped. The brand delivers a notable selection of clear and two-tone color models as well as the unique, almost paneled Athlex variant. Head below for a closer look at each of our favorite models in the Caseology iPhone 15 case collection.

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Peak Design unleashes its new fabric-wrapped iPhone 15 case with 3 new colors

Peak Design fabric iPhone 15 case

The new Peak Design fabric iPhone 15 case has arrived in the form of its latest take on the Everyday Case. We have become big fans of the Peak Design gear, from its fantastic articulating MagSafe Car Vent Mount and Micro Clutch camera hand strap to its Everyday Sling 6L (V2) we featured in our roundup of the best models out there, but it also makes a nice wrapped fabric iPhone 15 case too. We came away impressed with the iPhone 14 model last year, and it’s now time for the brand to unveil its new Everyday fabric iPhone 15 case. 

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Create your own exotic wood iPhone 15 case with Alto’s unique laser engraving [Exclusive deal]

Alto custom wood iPhone 15 cases
Now live!/10% off

Alto is now ready to start shipping your custom wood iPhone 15 cases. This is a small family operation we explored for the first time last year, coming away impressed with its unique approach to handcrafting natural wood iPhone 15 cases with custom laser engraving that makes it stand out from the sea of plastic and leather models out there. The brand is introducing a series of new pre-made designs as well as new finishes and woods to its collection for folks that want to leverage its, frankly, quite fantastic made-to-order online customization setup. Head below for a closer look at the now available custom Alto wood iPhone 15 cases as well as our exclusive discount code

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Spigen’s iPhone 15 case collection is now live with new models and prices starting from $14

Spigen iPhone 15 cases
Now live/From $14

Update: Most of the new Spigen iPhone 15 cases listed below now have 5% on-page coupons dropping the prices even lower. 

Update: Our collection of the best iPhone 15 cases, including Spigen, is now live!

The new 2023 Spigen iPhone 15 cases are now going live. The brand has been delivering some of the best bang for your buck iPhone cases for many years, landing in our best iPhone 14 cases roundup, and securing a top 5 position in our best of 2022 selections for that very fact. The new models for iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max are now available for purchase just as Tim Cook and friends took to the stage to reveal this year’s new handsets, spanning its usual collection of model families with some new colorways, patterns, kickstand variants, and more. Head below for a closer look at the Spigen iPhone 15 cases. 

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WD_BLACK upgrades your handheld PC with new mini SN770M NVMe SSDs from $75 today

handheld PC SSD WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD

The new SN770M handheld PC SSD from WD_BLACK has landed. WD_BLACK has been a major player in the gamer storage space, both in terms of external and internal gear on both console and PC. But today it is turning its attention to the growing popularity in portable PC gaming with handhelds like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and more. The brand has now unveiled its new high-performance M.2 2230 SSD known as the WD_BLACK SN770M with a mini, truncated form-factor to slide right into your handheld. Head below for more details and a closer look.

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SteelSeries debuts new white model noise cancelling PlayStation and Xbox Arctis Nova headsets

SteelSeries Arctis Nova white headsets

While we are still tracking Amazon low pricing on the standard black set, today SteelSeries is introducing its new special-edition Arctis Nova white collection headsets. The existing Arctis Nova is a relatively popular option around here and now SteelSeries is offering gamers, specifically console gamers, an all-white option alongside some interchangeable metallic speaker plates and headband colorways. Now available for purchase in both Xbox and PlayStation variants, you can get more details down below the fold. 

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Microsoft debuts new official Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-orders now live

Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller

Update: The first notable deal and a new Amazon low is now live on the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller at $51.99 (Reg. $75). 

After launching its new smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor model last month, Microsoft took to the official Xbox Wire today to announce the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller. The latest colorway, unlike that special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model that actually smells like pizza, will be readily available to all. In fact, pre-orders for the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller are now live on Amazon and directly from Microsoft ahead of the official launch next month. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Smartish iPhone 15 cases arrive alongside new Side Hustle Vegan Leather MagSafe Wallet

Smartish iPhone 15 cases

Update: The new Smartish iPhone 15 cases will be available for purchase later today after the Apple keynote event.

The new Smartish iPhone 15 case collection is now ready to be unveiled. Much like year’s past, the brand is upgrading its most popular models, including the MagSafe Gripmunk, Gripzilla, and Wallet Slayer variants with built-in card storage, for Apple’s latest handsets. The brand separates itself from the others with some interesting form-factors, adding extra grippy sides with finger grooves alongside some interesting patterns and designs. Joining the iPhone 15 case collection, this year it is also introducing a brand new Side Hustle Vegan Leather MagSafe wallet to the mix as well. Head below for a closer look at the new Smartish iPhone 15 case collection.

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Put your gamertag on the new Xbox Mastercard to score deals on games with daily purchases

Xbox credit card

Well, I can’t say I saw this coming, but the new Xbox credit card is here. Taking to the official Xbox Wire today, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Barclays on a new Xbox credit card where users can earn points on daily purchases to use towards games and add-ons from Xbox.com. It will be available for Xbox Insiders later this month and all Xbox players sometime in 2024. Head below for more details on the new Xbox credit card. 

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Arcade1Up’s PONG and Ms. PAC-MAN 2-player Countercades up to 30% off from $160, more

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30% off/From $160

Amazon is now offering the Arcade1Up PONG 2-Player Countercade for $159.99 shipped. Regularly $230, this is 30% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Now matched at Best Buy, today’s deal comes in at within a few bucks of our previous mention – the last time it went for any lower than that at Amazon was with a hangover holiday deal from last year at $150. The nostalgic vibes are high here, delivering a head-to-head PONG experience that won’t take up nearly as much space in your game room the brand’s larger cabinets. This Countercade features 2-player PONG action alongside classics like Pong Sports, Warlords, Super Breakout, and Tempest on its 8-inch display with an included headphone jack. Amazon is also offering the more colorful Ms. PAC-MAN edition on sale for $169.99 shipped, down from the regular $200 price tag right now as well. Head below for more Arcade1Up deals.

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Check out PowerA’s new Nintendo Switch sling pack and EDC bag at $20

PowerA Nintendo Switch sling pack
$25

Just after Nintendo unveiled the new Mario Red OLED model and this year’s Mario Kart 8 holiday bundle, we have now spotted a new PowerA Nintendo Switch sling pack. The new crossbody bag for Nintendo Switch is designed to provide a series of different carrying options with various attachment points for the included strap alongside more than enough space for additional accessories and other elements of your EDC, so you don’t need to have a separate bag to carry your Switch case in. Now available for purchase at $25 ahead of launch next week, you can get a closer look down below. 

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Tested: Aer’s new City Tote Bag carries it all, including your MacBook and iPad

Aer City MacBook Tote bag

It’s time to take a closer look at the new Aer City MacBook Tote bag that launched for the first time a couple weeks ago. It came alongside the brand’s new Dopp Kit 3 and just after we reviewed its Travel Pack 3 as the latest addition to the brand’s City collection. Designed as an all-in-one universal tote bag, it cradles your MacBook and iPad alongside whatever else you might need to lug around or pick up while running errands. While I was a big fan of its Day Sling 3 – it quickly landed in our roundup of the best sling packs out there – it’s time to put the new City MacBook Tote bag through its paces for review as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys feature. 

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Razer launches new ultra-lightweight BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Gaming Headset

BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Razer has now unleashed the latest edition to its “award-winning” BlackShark headset line with the new Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Headset. Razer’s new gaming headset is looking to deliver an esports-grade audio solution with a new ultra-lightweight design – the lightest in the lineup yet – alongside an improved fit, and the brand’s “industry-leading” HyperSpeed Wireless Technology. The new Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Headset is now available for purchase, and you can get all of the details you need down below. 

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Amazon low hits Razer’s Stormtrooper wireless Xbox controller with charger at $90 (Reg. $200)

Reg. $200/$90

Amazon is now offering the Stormtrooper Edition Razer Limited Edition Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Controller for $90.12 shipped. Regularly $200, this is nearly $110 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. While we have seen the Boba Fett and Captain America models go for less, the black and white Stormtrooper edition doesn’t see price drops as often and is now at the Amazon all-time low. Coming complete with a matching magnetic charging stand for the price of entry, this is an officially-licensed wireless Xbox gamepad (also works with Windows 10/11). Alongside the dose of galactic order on the design, it features a hybrid D-pad, textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case “just like the latest Xbox controllers” alongside custom button mapping, customizable vibration, and swappable sticks/triggers. Hit up our launch coverage of other models and head below for more. 

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Today’s best Android app deals: Golf Peaks, inbento, Railbound, Endurance, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

It is now time for your mid-week collection of the best deals on Android games and apps. Joining today’s Google Play software offers, we are also tracking deals on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet and an all-time low on the just-released Galaxy Z Flip 5 from $800. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Cytus II, Golf Peaks, inbento, Railbound, Endurance, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Logitech intros new customizable Pebble 2 mouse and keyboard with recycled builds from $30

Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 and keyboard

The new Logitech Pebble 2 gear has arrived. Logitech’s Pebble peripherals deliver affordable and colorful solutions for a multitude of different users, and today it is introducing the next-generation of the lineup. The new Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s and Pebble Keys 2 K380s once again deliver inexpensive accessories for users across multiple platforms, and now with even more environmentally-friendly builds and a few bonus features to enhance the experience. Both the new mouse and keyboard are now available for pre-order ahead of release later this month starting from $30 and you can get more details down below. 

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Nintendo just launched some previously Japan-only classics on Switch Online

Switch Online game library

Nintendo has now revealed the next additions to its Switch Online Game library and this time they are landing in the NES, SNES, and GameBoy Color collections. Last time around, we saw the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2, with Zelda Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons before that, but this time it’s all about some Kirby stacking action and previously Japan-only titles. Head below for a closer look. 

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Check out this official glow in the dark Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch case at $20

PDP glow in the dark Switch case

Check out this sweet new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom glow in the dark Switch case. After catching a glimpse of the brand’s new Nemesis solar-power Xbox media remote and the officially licensed new REALMz Sonic accessories with the suspended 3D figurine floating in the controller grip and headset earcup, it’s now time for PDP’s latest Zelda add-on. While there are a million different Nintendo Switch on-the-go cases out there to protect your precious Nintendo console while out and about, not many of them feature a glowing Zonai hieroglyph like the new PDP Travel Case Plus GLOW. Now available for pre-order, you can catch a better look down below. 

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Nintendo just unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundles

Nintendo Switch holiday bundle

Update: Reports also suggest Nintendo will be releasing a pair of Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing New Horizons bundles on October 6, 2023 that include a digital copy of the game. The Isabelle Aloha Edition and Timmy & Tommy Aloha Edition bundles will be Target and Walmart exclusives. 

After the exciting unveil of the brand new Mario Red OLED version Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo has now unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it appears to be the same old thing. For the last number of years, Nintendo has launched a limited edition Switch console bundle in celebration of the end-of-year holidays and it is always the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offering. This morning it took to its official Twitter feed to seemingly announce this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it will, at least as it appears right now, will be that same Mario Kart 8 offering. Head below for more details. 

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Score a high-capacity 4TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD down at $220 today (Reg. $290)

Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive
Reg. $290/$220

Amazon is now offering the high-capacity 4TB Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive for $219.99 shipped. Regularly $290 directly from Samsung where it is now on sale for $240, today’s deal is up to $70 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. We have only seen this model go for less a couple times since its release last year. Delivering a sizable 4TB of storage to your at-home and on-the-go setups, it comes wrapped in a rubberized shell with an IP65 protection rating against dust and water. Clocking in at up to 1,050MB/s, this NVMe drive features USB 3.2 Gen 2 support alongside USB-C and USB-A connectivity options straight out of the box. Hit up our hands-on review for additional details and head below for more. 

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IK amps it up with new flagship portable HD X guitar interface for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and PC

iRig HD X guitar interface

The new iRig HD X guitar interface as arrived. IK Multimedia has been unleashing recording interfaces specifically for guitar players using Mac, iPhone, iPad, and PC for years, and its new portable flagship model has arrived in the form of the iRig HD X. A follow-up to the previously-released iRig HD 2 guitar audio interface, the new HD X amps things up a notch with enhanced specs and an upgraded feature set. The new guitar player-focused I/O box is now available for purchase, and you can get a complete breakdown of what to expect down below. 

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Journey unveils new MagSafe iPhone car mount and chargers from $15 (20% launch deals)

EXPRESS Wireless Car Mount Charger-01
20% off/From $15

Now joining its ongoing holiday price drops, Journey is ready to unveil its latest iPhone car accessories. The new EXPRESS Wireless MagSafe Car Mount Charger comes alongside the launch of its PULSE 20 USB-C Car Charger and more powerful 60W PULSE 60 2-Port USB-C Car Charger as the latest entries in the brand’s on-road Apple gear accessories. These new releases are also eligible for the ongoing holiday 20% price drop, and you’ll find details on everything waiting for you down below. 

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Best Labor Day 4K TV deals: Hisense, TCL, LG, Sony, Amazon, more from $130 (Up to $2,000 off)

graphical user interface
Labor Day/From $130

Here is your collection of the best Labor Day 4K TV deals. September has arrived and that means we are about to head into Labor Day weekend with loads of notable 4K TV deals. That also means the 2023 NFL season is just around the corner with the NBA tipping-off for another year just after that, making this a notable chance to upgrade your home entertainment center. And for the gamers out there, this time of year also begins the busy holiday release season; Starfield has arrived, Spider-Man 2 is quickly approaching with Assassin’s Creed Mirage right before that, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is on deck, and Nintendo’s fantastic-looking new Super Mario Bros. Wonder game is just over a month away, just for starters. Needless to say, many of us are going to start putting some serious hours in front of the living room and basement displays. And if you’re looking to score a new TV, you might as well do it with a solid discount attached. Head below for our roundup of the best Labor Day 4K TV deals and be sure to check back throughout the weekend as we update this list. 

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UGREEN’s adorable new 30W USB-C RobotGaN wall charger with LED screen is a must-see at $26

UGREEN 30W USB-C Nexode RobotGaN Charger

After seeing the debut of its new 100W GaN charing station yesterday, we spotted an adorable new UGREEN Nexode RobotGaN Charger you have to check out. It might not be the most powerful option out there, but the 30W output is more than capable and it looks like the cutest little robot you ever did see. You’re essentially looking at a typical 30W USB-C wall charger, but this one has removable shoes and a built-in LED display ready to charge up your kit in a particularly playful manner. Now available in two colorways via the official Amazon storefront, head below for more details and a closer look at the new UGREEN RobotGaN Charger. 

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Brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console now up for pre-order!

Pre-order/$350

Update: Pre-orders for the new Mario Red Edition Nintendo OLED console are now live on Amazon

The brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console is now up for pre-order! This morning Nintendo broadcasted its latest Direct presentation, this time solely focused on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder. But at the tail end of the stream, it also unveiled its next big iteration of the OLED SWitch console known as the Mario Red edition and pre-orders are now live on Best Buy at $349.99 shipped ahead of its official launch on October 6, 2023. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Bose Week sale live at up to $200 off: QuietComfort Earbuds II, speakers, much more

$200 off/From $95

The Bose Week sale is now live in celebration of Labor Day weekend. The sale event runs from now through September 4, 2023 and features a range of its popular noise cancelling headphones, speakers, home theater gear, smart glasses, and more. The deals start from $95 shipped and deliver up to $200 in savings. Headlined by its latest model in-ear wireless buds known as the QuietComfort Earbuds II (get a closer look in our launch coverage), you’ll also find solid offers on its world-class ANC over-ears cans, portable Bluetooth speakers, and sound bars, as well as some interesting bundle offers combining speakers and headphones alongside its fabric case cover. Head below for a closer look at the deals. 

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PDP’s new official 50% recycled Xbox remote features USB-C and solar charging at $23

Xbox Media remote PDP solar Nemesis

A new PDP Xbox media remote has surfaced known as the Nemesis. Looking to upgrade folks from its battery-powered models and give the popular options from other brands, like the 8Bitdo Media Remote that’s currently on sale, a run for their money, the new PDP Nemesis Xbox remote transforms your Microsoft console into a proper media station with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve. Set for release in a couple month’s time, pre-orders are now live on Amazon and you can get a better look down below. 

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Aiper unveils its ‘first-ever’ solar-powered pool cleaning bot you can pilot with your iPhone at IFA

Surfer S1 Aiper smart pool cleaning bot skimmer

Straight off the show floor in Berlin from IFA 2023, smart robotic spool cleaning brand Aiper is introducing “its first-ever cordless robotic pool skimmer.” The new smartphone-controlled smart pool cleaner, official known as the Surfer S1, is looking to be rid of those annoying long-pole manual skimmer nets so you can sit back and enjoy the sunshine without the chores. The solar panel-equipped bot joins the brand’s award-winning Seagull Series of underwater cordless robotic pool cleaners at IFA this year, and you can get more details down below. 

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Watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct: New gameplay and more Elephant Mario

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct

Today is the day folks as we are just minutes away from this morning’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct presentation. As promised, Nintendo is set to host a dedicated stream featuring its upcoming 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, giving us our first look at the title beyond the debut trailer we saw back in June alongside the Super Mario RPG remake and Sonic Superstars trailers. Head below for more details on the game and to follow along with today’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct stream. 

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Review: Focusrite launches the next-generation of its popular Scarlett audio interfaces today

Focusrite 4th Gen Scarlett audio interface review

Update: The new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces are now available for purchase on Amazon starting from $139.99 shipped

The new 4th Gen Focusrite Scarlett audio interfaces are debuting today. The brand’s lineup of striking red recording interfaces has been among the most popular around for years, and it is finally ready to introduce the enhanced new Scarlett boxes. Three new models are making their first appearance today with updated designs alongside reengineered specs, and we have had the pleasure of testing out the new 2i2 dual input variant over the last few weeks. Head below for a closer look at the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces. 

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Sony will officially raise the price on PlayStation Plus by as much as $40/year starting next month

Days of Play PlayStation Plus

After Microsoft jacked up the price of its popular Game Pass subscriptions, PlayStation Plus price hikes are on the way. Buried in the bottom of today’s September PS Plus freebie game collection announcement, Sony has now said it will officially be raising the price of PlayStation Plus tiers. Some two days after the September freebies go live, Sony will be “increasing the price for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions globally across all benefit plans.” Head below for more details. 

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Samsung unveils new flagship 200MB/s PRO Ultimate microSD card lineup from $21

Samsung PRO Ultimate microSD card

The new Samsung PRO Ultimate microSD card lineup has now been unveiled. We have become big fans of the Samsung microSD cards, and the brand has now unveiled its latest models. Aimed at professional and folks looking for some of the faster options on the market, you’ll find compatibility with the usual set of devices, from gaming consoles and Android handsets to tablets, camera rigs, and more, with some of the fastest speeds the brand has delivered yet. Now available for pre-order, you can head below for a complete breakdown of the new Samsung PRO Ultimate microSD card lineup. 

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Get ready for 15 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros Wonder Mario Day 2024

Get ready for a dedicated Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. It has been a long time since Nintendo released a 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, but it won’t be long before the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder debuts in October. The new Mushroom Kingdom game was initially unveiled back in June during what could only be described as one of the more exciting 40-minute Direct presentations of the year alongside titles like the Super Mario RPG remake, Sonic Superstars, Detective Pikachu Returns, and the Pikmin 1 + 2 re-release, but we are now just 24 hours away from learning more about Mario’s next adventure. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. 

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Elevation Lab illuminates your pups with new glow in the dark waterproof AirTag holder

$32

A new glow in the dark AirTag mount from Elevation Lab has arrived. The brand’s TagVault lineup is easily among the best options out there for securing your Apple AirTag item trackers no matter what you might be doing with them. From the original keychain model to adhesive variants and the wallet card, they are some of our favorite options on the market, and its latest is looking to ensure your furry friends are highly-visible in the dark. Head below for more and a closer look at the new glow in the dark AirTag mount from Elevation Lab. 

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New silicone elago Apple Pencil 2nd generation pen-style clip case surfaces at $15

elago Apple Pencil Clip Case
$15

A new elago Apple Pencil Clip Case has surfaced. Joining its lineup of more novel covers designed to look like classic yellow #2 pencils complete with faux pink eraser caps, the latest elago Apple Pencil 2nd generation sheath takes on a more sober minimalist look made to add a sort of traditional pen design to your digital Apple stylus. Now available in black or white, the new elago Apple Pencil Clip Case is live on Amazon at $14.99, and you can get a closer look down below. 

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Aer readies you for fall with new sustainable ballistic MacBook Tote bag and Dopp Kit

Aer MacBook Tote bag

The new Aer MacBook Tote bag and companion Dopp Kit were unveiled today. After coming away impressed from our hands-on time with the brand’s Day Sling 3 – this one landed in our collection of the best EDC sling/belt bag picks – and Travel Pack 3, the latest from Aer caught our eye. The new MacBook Tote and Dopp Kit land as the latest additions to the Aer City Collection for Fall/Winter 2023 and are now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look at both.

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Save $1,300 on LG’s 77-inch OLED 4K smart TV before the NFL season kicks off at $1,997

Best Prime Day 4K TV deals - LG
$1,300 off/$1,997

Joining a series of all-time lows on the new Hisense models from $400 and coming as part of Amazon’s latest 4K TV deals, we are tracking some new all-time lows on LG’s 2023 models to upgrade before the NFL season starts up in a couple weeks. One standout offer here has the 2023 AI-powered LG 77-inch Class B3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart TV on sale for $1,996.99 shipped. Regularly $3,300, you’re looking at over $1,300 in savings and the best price we can find. This model is now on sale for $2,000 at Best Buy and is currently at the best price we have ever tracked on Amazon. Jam-packed with the latest LG tech, the whole experience centers around 77-inches of OLED action with “over 8.3 million self-lit pixels that turn on and off individually for perfect black and incredible colors.” The 120Hz refresh rate joins support for Alexa (built-in), Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit gear, as well as Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. The NVIDIA Adaptive Sync and FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync) are nice touches for gamers, much like the pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs. Head below for more 4K TV deals to get ready for the 2023 NFL season. 

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Xbox Series X from $470 or with a $75 Dell gift card attached down at $475

Xbox Series X pre-orders
$75 off/From $470

Update: Woot has brought back its Xbox Series X deals. While the Dell offer below is still the best overall value, if you don’t care about its gift cards, Woot’s deals are your best bet:

Update: Dell has now dropped the price on its Xbox Series X and $75 gift card bundle down to $474.99 shipped. Coming in with a $575 value, this is $100 in savings and the lowest price we can find.

After pre-orders went live on the brand new official Microsoft skins this today, Woot is now offering Xbox Series X consoles for $469.99 shipped for Prime members. A $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. Regularly $500 and still fetching as much directly from Amazon and elsewhere, this is a solid $30 discount and the lowest we can find right now. While we have seen some limited time bundle offers for less this year and you can also currently score one of Microsoft’s flagship machines from Dell at $499.99 with a $75 gift card attached, the Woot offer is the best straight up cash discount right now. If you’re on the hunt for a new Series X or are looking to grab a second one, these offers are as good as it gets at the moment and are among the best of 2023. Head below for more details. 

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Today’s best iOS game and app deals: Tower of Fortune 3, NotifiNote, RGB Keyboard, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Friday morning has arrived and before we head off into the weekend, it’s time to collect all of today’s best iOS game and app deals. Just ahead of diving into the App Store offers below, scope out this deal on Apple Pencil 2 now that it’s down to the second-best price of the year at $40 off the going rate alongside everything else in our Apple deal hub. As for the apps, highlights include titles like RGB Keyboard, Focus Traveller, Arcane Vale, Tower of Fortune 3, NotifiNote: Notification Notes, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of Friday’s best iOS game and app deals. 

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New PDP REALMz Switch/Xbox controllers and headset suspend a 3D Sonic figurine inside

PDP REALMz controllers Sonic

Update: The new Tails Seaside Hill Zone model PDP REALMz Wired LED Light-Up Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch now up for pre-order at $39.99.

After seeing the new PowerA Sonic gaming accessory collection recently, PDP is out with even more interesting and eye-catching controllers and headsets. The lineup includes a headset as well as wired controllers for both Nintendo Switch and Xbox, but they also feature particularly special designs that make for wonderful collectibles as well. Each of the new accessories feature a collectible Sonic figurine suspended within the clear, see-through cases and you can get a better look down below as pre-orders go live on Amazon. 

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Upgrade your rig with Samsung’s 990 PRO 2TB heatsink SSD at new $150 low (Up to $90 off)

Samsung 990 PRO SSD
Reg. $240/$150

Joining an ongoing low on the 1TB model at $85, Amazon is now offering the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB Solid-State Drive with heatsink down at $149.99 shipped. This model still fetches a $240 regular price tag and is now up to $90 off. While more recently it has been bouncing between $160 and full price at Amazon, today’s deal marks the lowest price we have tracked there yet. This offer is also $30 under the pre-Prime Day offer we tracked and actually undercuts the price you would pay for the non-heatsink 990 PRO by over $7 (here’s our hands-on review of that model), for further comparison. An upgrade to the popular 980 model, it clocks in at a faster up to 7,450MB/s with PCIe 4.0 architecture and that M.2 form-factor just about all modern PC battlestations and PlayStation 5 require. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: Make sure this solid metal 2,800MB/s OWC Envoy PRO portable SSD is on your radar

OWC Envoy PRO portable SSD

We feature loads of different portable SSD options around here, but there are so many out there a few models will inevitably slip between the cracks and the OWC Envoy PRO portable SSD is one of them that really shouldn’t. Clocking in with pro-grade speeds faster than most of the competition out there and a build quality reminiscent of the robust metal offerings we have seen from the brand time and time again, the OWC Envoy PRO portable SSD should be on your radar and we have recently been giving it a run for its premium price tag to see if it’s worth the cash. 

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