Justin Kahn

We are roughly a month away from the iPhone 15 launch event, but folks not upgrading this September are in luck as iPhone 14 cases start seeing clearance pricing. ESR’s official Amazon storefront already offered some of the better budget-friendly cases at some of the lowest prices out there, but with the on-page coupons and promo code on tap here today, prices just got even lower. Now available with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25, you’ll find various iPhone 14 cases from the brand starting from just $6 Prime shipped, including kickstand models, clear covers, the camera ring variants, and more. Head below for a closer look at the deals. 

A new Caseology sport Apple Watch Ultra band has surfaced on Amazon. Landing as part of its growing Athlex lineup, the new strap delivers an option in two-tone sport orange and dark grey for folks with an active lifestyle that don’t want to pay the premium for Apple’s higher-end Alpine loops (currently on sale at the time of writing) and Trail Loops. The new sport Apple Watch band is only compatible with the Ultra model and joins the already available Galaxy Watch variant you’ll find right here – both off them currently carry $20 price tags. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Amazon is now offering the Kensington iPad Pro 12.9-inch StudioDock for $149.97 shipped. This model carries a regular price of $400 directly from Kensington, but has more recently sold for between $169 and $175 at Amazon this year. Today’s deal marks a new Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. Designed for all iPad Pro 12.9-inch models from 2018 through 2022, you can magnetically attach your Apple tablet to the StudioDock in portrait or landscape orientations “for a powerful desktop experience.” It will charge your iPad Pro at up to 37W and also includes a bottom mounted Qi charging pad to juice up AirPods and more. On top of that, this metal charging stand also doubles as a hub with a host of I/O options around back including support for single 4K HDMI 2.0 video (4K at 60Hz on M1 and M2 models), one USB-C port, three USB 3.0 ports, 3.5mm audio, and Gigabit Ethernet. Head below for more details. 

The Nintendo OREO cookie campaign isn’t done just yet folks. A few weeks back, the two brands came together to launch special OREO cookies embossed with characters and items from the Mushroom Kingdom, and now they are back with the special-edition Princess Peach snacks. While the original Nintendo OREO cookies are still available for purchase on Amazon (currently on sale for $3.50 Prime shipped), it’s going to be much more difficult to land the Princess Peach packs. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

BuyDig is now offering the best prices yet on the new 2023 model LG C3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart TVs. You’ll find the 65-inch model with a $200 Visa gift card down at $1,996.99 shipped and the 75-inch variant with a $300 Visa gift card attached at $2,996.99, both with free shipping. Regularly $2,500 and $3,600, you’re looking at up to $703 and $903 in savings, respectively, if you factor in the value of the Visa gift cards (you can use these just about anywhere too). For comparison sake, these are the same prices you’ll find on Amazon right now, but you won’t get the added value of the gift cards taking that route. Head below for more details. 

The new Otterbox Lumen MacBook Air 13-inch case has arrived. While the latest 15-inch model might be taking most of the attention as of late (here are all our favorite covers for that model), OtterBox has just launched its first custom-made case for the M2 13-inch MacBook Air. Now available directly from OtterBox and on the official Apple store, the Lumen case is designed to add some notable military-grade protection to your compact Apple notebook alongside a semi-translucent treatment to show off its design. Head below for more details. 

Today Shure is unveiling its new mini audio interface. Officially known as the Shure MVX2U, this mini adapter-style device shrinks the usual audio interface format down into something the size of a lighter. Not an unheard of setup, but something relatively new to the pro audio brand’s stable of recording gear and a particularly lightweight solution for folks using XLR microphones both on-the-go and at home. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Shure MVX2U mini audio interface. 

Today, LG is officially announcing the U.S. pricing and availability on its wild new StanbyME Go portable screen. Described as a “versatile and unique all-in-one entertainment option,” you’re essentially looking at a 27-inch LED touchscreen display housed inside of a suitcase you can take just about anywhere you might need it. LG is looking to take the portable TV and entertainment experience up to a much larger display than you might have found out there already with its new StanbyME Go touchscreen tablet TV hybrid. Head below for a closer look at this unique new portable touchscreen solution. 

Ubisoft has pushed the launch date of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage up. In a fun but potentially concerning turn of events, a AAA console game (and I use this term loosely in this case) from a giant publisher/developer is coming out ahead of schedule. The game, which takes place in Baghdad this time around, was originally slated to hit store shelves in digital services everywhere on October 12, has now been bumped ahead 1 week according to tweets from Sony and announcements from Ubisoft today. The more compact and tighter Assassin’s Creed experience is still up for pre-order at $50 and you can get more details down below. 

If you’re looking for a giant modern 4K display that won’t cost thousands, the deal we just spotted on the 2023 model TCL S4 is worth a look. Amazon is now offering the TCL 85-inch S4 4K UHD Smart Google TV for $899.99 shipped. Regularly $1,400, today’s deals is the best we can find. Undercutting the previous sale price by another $100, this offer also marks the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon since it launched earlier this spring. It’s not the most feature-rich option out there but if you’re looking for some serious size without spending $1,500 (or likely much more than that), it will deliver a solid 4K (2160p) panel with Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma, Google Assistant voice command action, Chromecast streaming, and more. It sports three HDMI inputs and Google’s TV ecosystem for direct access to apps and your streaming service alongside the giant 85-inch form-factor. Head below for more details. 

Following the launch of the premium 3D Star Wars models, the new PopSockets MagSafe grips have now arrived. Folks have sworn by these add-on smartphone grips for years and PopSockets has now launched a new lineup with a more slim and compact form-factor ready for both MagSafe-equipped iPhones and Android handsets. Complete with an entire range of different designs to choose from, including Marvel- and Pokémon-themed variants, the new PopSockets Round MagSafe Grips are now available for purchase starting from $30, and you can get a closer look down below. 

It’s time to take a look at the best EDC sling packs, belt bags, and small carriers. I have been carrying a sling bag, or something like it, for years, and after having a chance to put a number of both previous and new releases to the test across 2023, it seemed a fitting time to weigh in. Whether it’s for day trips, traveling abroad, or just daily commutes to work, these small carriers can be an invaluable part of your kit when you don’t need something larger like a backpack or messenger bag. Just large enough to carry your most important essentials, but small enough to stay mostly out of the way, head below for a look at the best EDC sling bags, belt bags, and more. 

Pad & Quill has now marked down all of its leather desktop accessories including the large desk pad, organizer trays, and the mouse pad. Like most of the Pad & Quill gear, you’re looking at super high quality handmade leather goods complete with discreet signatures from the artisan that crafted them. Its desk collection can really take a workstation up a notch with a touch of old world design and natural materials that can last a lifetime. Joining a series of markdowns on each of the four pieces in the current collection, you’ll also be able to apply a coupon code to knock prices down even lower. Head below for all of the details. 

Prices have now dropped even lower on the 2023 TCL 65-Inch Q7 QLED 4K Smart Google TVs starting with the 65-inch model at $699.99 $698 shipped via Amazon. Regularly $1,000 at Best Buy where it is currently matched, this is up to $300 off and the lowest price we can find. It has been bouncing between $800 and $1,000 for the most part at Amazon since it launchd there in April and has now returned to the all-time low. You’re looking at a 120Hz FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) QLED display with “ blistering fast 240Hz VRR” for “more responsive gameplay without lag.” Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma, and full array local dimming join support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit gear as well as AirPlay 2 streaming. Head below for additional details and price drops on the various sizes of the 2023 Q7. 

The new LG wireless TVs are on the way now. While we did see reports of the new behemoth LG SIGNATURE OLED M and evo M models hit with UK pricing, we now know the official US pricing for the “world’s first wireless OLED TV,” and it’s going to cost you. LG says the TV will soon be available for the first time in the US later this month after its initial reveal at CES 2023. The TV is available in three form factors, starting with a 77-inch model and reaching all the way to a gigantic 97-inch model. Head below for more details, especially if you have some serious cash to drop on one. 

WaterField is launching its brand-new ASUS ROG Ally case today. The brand specializes in carriers of all types, whether it be for travel goods and toiletries or MacBooks and Nintendo Switch, but today it has turned its attention to the new PC gaming handheld that launched back in mid-May to take on the Steam Deck. The latest from ASUS delivers a Windows-powered gaming rig for folks to take their PC libraries on the go anywhere and WaterField is here to provide a premium home to keep it safe when out and about. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

New Pokémon Switch Online games are on the way – Pokémon Stadium 2 and Trading Card Game are headed to Switch Online starting today. As announced during today’s Pokémon presentation, some new pocket monster titles are headed to Nintendo’s Switch Online Game Boy and N64 libraries. While they might not be the Pokémon Game Boy titles most folks were hoping for, they are still notable addition to the offerings if you ask me. Both titles are scheduled to arrive on the platform starting today for Switch Online and Expansion Pack members. Head below for more details. 

Update 8/17: The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Gameplay Reveal Trailer is waiting down below with more details.

Update 8/9: You’ll find the new Modern Warfare III – Makarov Reveal Trailer down below.

Well, it’s about that time of year and Activision has now teased the next Call of Duty. While this is just the beginning of the official reveal, the publisher has now confirmed Call of Duty Modern Warfare III will land on November 10 this year, confirming much of the rumors we spotted previously. Judging by the initial roll out here, it will presumably launch on that day on PlayStation and Xbox consoles alongside PC (although nothing has been specifically confirmed here on platform-specific launch dates). Head below for more details and a closer look at the teaser trailer. 

Update: Pre-orders for the physical copy of Red Dead Redemption for Switch are now live on Amazon at $49.99. 

Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch is officially on the way now. It tends to take a while before Rockstar’s beloved and behemoth open world titles make their way on to Nintendo hardware, but we now know the epic Red Dead Redemption is arriving very soon. A new trailer posted on both the official Rockstar site and the Nintendo UK YouTube page confirms as much, stating that both the Undead Nightmare DLC and the game proper will land on Nintendo Switch later this month come August 17, 2023. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s announcement trailer. 

Update: The new PowerA Sonic gear is starting to go up for sale on Amazon including the Sonic Peel Out PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch at $19.99 and Sonic Boost PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch at $29.99. We will update this post as the rest begins to emerge. 

In partnership with the folks at SEGA, PowerA is introducing a new range of Sonic the Hedgehog gaming accessories. The new collection, which includes a pair of themed controllers for Switch and Xbox as well as a Switch console protection case and a game card wallet of sorts, is being announced ahead of the fall launch of the latest entry in the series – Sonic Superstars – that made its debut during a Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this year. PowerA, a brand well-known for its officially licensed crossover collaborations with popular IP, is now taking on the fastest hedgehog in all the lands, and you can get a closer look at the gear down below. 

Update: Now $20 under our previous mention or today only, you can score the Samsung 1TB T7 Shield Portable SSD down at $59.99 shipped via B&H in all colors. One of the lowest prices ever, Amazon is still charging $80 and you’ll find even more details below. 

Joining the new microSD and internal SSD sale from this morning, Amazon is now offering one of the best prices on the popular Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive. The 1TB model is now down at $79.99 and the 2TB variant is going for $119.99, both with free shipping in all three color choices. Regularly $110 and $185 respectively these days, you’re looking at the latest model in the T7 lineup at the lowest prices we can find. The 1TB model is now within about $7 of the all-time low and we have only seen the 2TB go for any less once when it dropped to $117 in the black colorway. After coming away particularly impressed in our hands-on review, the T7 Shield and the previous standard model (also on sale down below) are easy to recommend to anyone looking to enhance their EDC or at-home storage capabilities. Head below for more details. 

Grovemade introduced its latest collection of desk accessories in mid July, and we have been testing it out ever since. This time around it is offering customers the new Display Rail for perching up notes, smartphones, and the new Notebook that also debuted in the bundle. A small Vertical Organizer is also making its debut with the Note-Taking Kit to organize paperwork and things of that nature. All of it, as anyone who knows the brand will have guessed, is beautifully crafted from natural and premium materials, but is it actually useful? Dive into our hands-on review as part of our ongoing Tested with 9to5Toys series below to find out. 

SANDMARC, one of our favorite iPhone accessory makers, is back again today with its new iPhone Wide Lens. The brand, despite making my personal favorite iPhone 14 case and some of the most gorgeous Apple bracelet-style straps out there, is firmly planted in the iPhoneography space and has been for many years. Its latest add-on iPhone accessory is looking to make your photos wider and more beautiful than ever with no additional gear needed (other than what’s included in the box, anyway). Now available for purchase, 9to5Toys readers can also score a sweet launch deal on the new iPhone Wide Lens attachment. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Earlier this summer, the new Razer arcade controller was officially unveiled with a launch date sometime in “late 2023.” Well, judging by the now-live Amazon pre-order listings, we know it is dropping in late October, complete with Chroma RGB and all of the other Razer fixings we have come to know and love. The new Razer Kitsune All-Button Arcade Controller is ready to amp up your Street Fighter setup on PlayStation 5 as well as on your PC battle station rig; it is now available for purchase with Amazon’s pricing guarantee in tow – you’ll be charged the lowest price it drops between now and the launch date. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Check out these new Spigen Samsung Galaxy Watch bezel protectors. The new Galaxy Watch 6 is set to begin shipping next week, pre-order deals are already live, and Spigen is looking to add an extra special touch of horological design to the experience. While I for one don’t normally champion any kind of a case wrapping around the dials of Apple Watches, Galaxy wearables, or otherwise, these new Spigen bezels have caught my eye. Pulling a design directly from what you would see on the bevy traditional dive/sport watches inspired by the world-famous Rolex Submariner (and many others before and after it), it adds a special sort of track to both protect the bezel on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and add a touch of design interest for a whole lot less than most good diver timepieces. Head below for a closer look.

A couple new TP-Link Kasa Matter smart light switches have made their way on to Amazon. The new Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung-backed smart home standard helps to unify gear from across various platforms, allowing what were once incompatible smart home upgrades to speak with one other and we are really starting to see it take hold across a broad range of products. The standard has begun to makes its way into the TP-Link Kasa lineup in major way, delivering a relatively affordable way to add universal intelligent upgrades to your space, and now it’s on to the latest KS205 and KS225 TP-Link Kasa Matter smart light switches. Head below for more details. 

Today Audio-Technica is officially introducing a couple new Ice Blue sets of its popular ATH-M50x over-ear headphones. The ATH-M series lineup has been around for years, in both wired and wireless formats, and today AT is expanding the collection with a new crowd-sourced limited-edition Ice Blue colorway in both wired and wireless formats known as the ATH-M50xIB and ATH-M50xBT2IB. Both are now, or will very soon be, available for purchase and you’ll find all of the details down below. 

The new Monopoly Barbie board has arrived. Barbie has taken the world by storm with record-breaking numbers at the box office and even an official custom Xbox console design. So it was only a matter of time before Hasbro stepped in with a special edition version of its iconic real estate tycoon board game. Much like the official Super Bros. Movie version that launched shortly after Mario and friends broke a few records of their own on the silver screen, Hasbro has now brought special dream house-themed elements, game rules, and tokens to the first official Monopoly: Barbie Edition board game. Now available for pre-order ahead of launch this fall, all of the details you need are down below. 

Today, Lexar is officially announcing its brand new gaming SSD known as the NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4. The brand is opting to stick with Gen4 architecture and to keep prices particularly accessible as opposed to reaching up to the breakneck power of something like the new Crucial T700 lineup that clocks in at 12,400MB/s (still currently on sale). Even still, the new NM790 easily keeps up with most of the big brands in the space while offering prices far lower than almost all of them. All of the details you need on the new Lexar gaming SSDs are waiting after the jump. 

Update: The Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller is now at a new $59.99 Amazon low from the regular $70 price tag.

The latest special gamepad from Microsoft has now been unveiled in the form of the new Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller. The special gamepad follows the first-of-its-kind wireless pizza-scented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles models we featured recently with a much more standard setup you’ll actually be able to purchase. Presenting a smokey blue-gray treatment, the new Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition Controller is now available for pre-order, and you can get a closer look down below. 

It’s now time to take a closer look at the latest model Samsung PRO Plus microSD cards. The brand’s storage business has had a solid run over the last couple years delivering the T7 Shield portable SSD we went hands-on with previously – an updated version of the standard issue T7 that’s easily one of the most popular models among 9to5Toys readers – alongside its popular range of microSD cards. Earlier this year back in April it refreshed its top-of-the-line memory cards with the latest-generation PRO Plus models, pushing the transfer speed capabilities to keep up with the competition and once again offering tech users another compelling choice for gaming consoles, Android handsets, camera rigs, and more. Head below for a closer look at the latest Samsung PRO Plus microSD memory cards in the latest addition to the ongoing Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

8Bitdo has unveiled its latest gaming accessory in the form of the new Retro Mechanical Keyboard. In true 8Bitdo fashion, it is delivering on the vintage Nintendo vibes with a design heavily inspired by vintage NES and Famicom hardware that looks like it could have come out alongside the original home consoles back in the mid-1980s. These new keyboards are, in fact, made for Windows and Android users, loaded with modern keycaps and switches, hot-swappable tech, and most notably, a pair of external Super Buttons. Now available for pre-order via the official Amazon listings, you can get a closer look at the new 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard below. 

Reports suggest we might very well see the next-gen Nintendo console as early as next year. Now quickly approaching the seventh year since the introduction of the Nintendo Switch, rumors were bound to start surfacing on the next-gen Nintendo console. We having been teased with a Nintendo Switch Pro for years already that never came to fruition – although you could argue that was always going to be the OLED model that eventually did see the light of day – and now the rumor mill is turning its attention to the next-generation of Nintendo hardware. 

elago just launched some of the most adorable Apple Pencil 2 cases we’ve seen yet. While in most cases the Apple Pencil cases we see out there are just for adding some extra grip and scratch protection for your iPad stylus, and these elago models certainly do all that, they also deliver a heavy dose of cute to your writer with mini silicone LINE Friends characters. elago is no stranger to fun gimmicky gear like this that adds a ton of character to your otherwise stark white Apple accessories – it already offers loads of stands, cases, and covers featuring the LINE Friends characters – and these new Apple Pencil models are no exception. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Plugable, a brand known for producing well-made and competitively-priced docking stations, hubs, and more, unleashed its latest Thunderbolt 4/USB4 dock last week, and it’s time for some hands-on impressions. Its latest comes in the form of an 11-port hub complete with USB4 specs for Windows users, Thunderbolt 4 action, dual HDMI display support (more on this below), card readers, and just about everything else you might expect from something in this category. Alongside an ongoing launch price drop on Amazon, we have now had a chance to give the new Plugable USB-C Docking Station a run for its currently discounted money and we are now ready to hit you with the latest entry in the ongoing Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

The new “first-of-its-kind” SKYVIEW lamp made its official debut last week, and we are now ready to weigh in after putting it to the test. The not quite smart lamp actually has a number of intelligent features in tow, most of which surrounding research done in the way outdoor light conditions can effect our mood and productivity levels, but it also syncs up with the sunset/sunrise conditions in your neck of the woods to provide “light as it was meant be experienced” directly on your nightstand, workspace, or living room end table as well. Head below for our hands-on review of the now available new SKYVIEW lamp. 

As we reported previously, PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 console bundle pre-orders kick off today in most of the world. The new Spider-Man 2 PS5 is also being joined by the limited edition console covers, allowing existing owners to bring the Spidey vibes to their setup alongside the new themed DualSense controller. We have all of the details you need down below on how to ensure you get a chance to score one – some items (especially the console bundle and covers) will likely sell out quickly, so you’re going to want to be ready for when everything goes live later this morning. Head below for everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 console bundle, Spider-Man 2 PS5 covers, and the Spider-Man 2 DualSense controller.

A new elago MacBook sleeve has now surfaced on its official Amazon storefront. elago is a brand any 9to5Toys reader will be familiar with – they make those awesome Game Boy style AirPods cases, retro Mac-inspired stands, and these magnetic iPad holders we reviewed previously, just to name a few. But today, it is turning its attention to the MacBook space to offer up Apple laptop users (and every other laptop user for that matter) a clean, minimalist new sleeve to house your daily driver. Head below for a closer look. 

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are now playable on Switch Online. While you’re likely still exploring every nook and cranny of Nintendo’s latest version of Hyrule in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, two classic Zelda titles have now landed on Nintendo Switch Online. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are about as brilliant a Zelda experience as they are oddball entries in the series and now anyone with a standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription can enjoy them in all of their glory. Head below for more details. 

It’s time to start up our roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 cases to sheath your upcoming new foldable handset. Samsung took to the stage this morning to unleash its new smartphones, deals have already gone live on both of them, and we have now had a chance to gather up some of the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 cases that are now available for purchase. Alongside a suite of new models coming directly from Samsung starting at $40 and ranging from silicone and eco-leather models right up to the S Pen-equipped variants for the new Fold 5, we are also seeing a plethora of models from some of the better value-packed third-party brands with models already available for purchase. We will update this post as more come down the pipeline. But until then, you’ll find the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 cases now available for purchase down below the fold.

The new Spigen Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 cases have now emerged online. Spigen’s cases have been delivering solid value for the price for years across just about all of the most popular handsets out there, and its new variants for the just-announced Samsung foldable handsets have now gone up for sale on Amazon. Ready to ensure your new Z Flip 5 or Fold 5 is ready on day one and protected from unfortunate bumps while looking good doing it? Head below for more details on the new Spigen Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 cases. 

After seeing call of Duty Black Ops Cold War and Alan Wake Remastered hit the game collection in July, Sony has now announced the next PlayStation Plus FREE games. After more than just rumors of the new PS5 Slim hit and the new Access Controller went up for pre-order, Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to announce another batch of FREE games to for its subscribers just days before the new Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 goes up for pre-order. This time around we are hitting the links, experiencing an extraordinary, ever-expanding game universe from the creators of LittleBigPlanet, and diving into a “somber yet darkly comedic tale.” Head below for more details on the August PlayStation Plus FREE games. 

The new CASETiFY Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 cases are now live. After debuting this morning and seeing a solid up to $400 price drop on Amazon shortly thereafter, cases and accessories for Samsung’s latest foldable handsets are now starting to emerge with CASETiFY being one of the first out of the gate. The brand has quickly become a favorite around here with its massive collection of designs and patterns as well as its crossover accessories featuring popular IP like the Spider-Man line we just covered, and the new CASETiFY Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 cases have now arrived. Head below for a closer look. 

The new “first-of-its-kind” SKYVIEW lamp made its official debut last week, and we are now ready to weigh in after putting it to the test. The not quite smart lamp actually has a number of intelligent features in tow, most of which surrounding research done in the way outdoor light conditions can effect our mood and productivity levels, but it also syncs up with the sunset/sunrise conditions in your neck of the woods to provide “light as it was meant be experienced” directly on your nightstand, workspace, or living room end table as well. Head below for our hands-on review of the now available new SKYVIEW lamp.