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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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Apogee unveils new mini Jam X Mac/iPad guitar interface today with built-in analog compression

Jam X Apogee guitar interface

Apogee is unveiling its latest guitar interface today, known as the Jam X. Building on the original Jam that was released back in 2010 and the 2019 Jam Plus model, Apogee is taking its guitar-focused miniature analog to digital converters into a new generation with today’s unveiling of the Jam X. We last checked in with the well-known, professional-grade audio recording brand when we went hands-on with its lovely little Boom interface, but this time, we are taking things down both in size and price with its latest solution for guitar players. Built-in effects and compatibility with iPad and laptops/desktops included, let’s take a closer look at the brand new Jam X Apogee guitar interface below.

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Microsoft expands Xbox Design Lab Elite Series 2 options with black-out buttons, new colors, more

Elite Series 2 to the Xbox Design Lab

After finally bringing its original Elite Series 2 to the Xbox Design Lab last October, today, Microsoft is announcing a series of new enhancements and upgrades to the bespoke gamepad design service. While it has since introduced the new trimmed-down Core 2 model (full review right here), Microsoft is looking to bolster interest in the more feature-rich and pricey flagship model by introducing the newest expansion to Xbox Elite Series 2 with Xbox Design Lab starting today.

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Brand name immersion blenders don’t have to cost a fortune, nutribullet’s just dropped to $24

new NutriBullet Immersion Blender
Reg. $30+/$24

Amazon is now offering the nutribullet Immersion Blender for $23.95 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This model launched back in 2021 at $50 and now carries a $30 regular price directly from nutribullet. On Amazon it has typically bounced between $28 and as much as $35 over the last few months and is now within a few bucks of the historic all-time low. Great for meal preparations including whipping up soups and dips this summer without having to transfer everything in to a separate blender container, these immersion blenders can certainly come in handy and now’s your chance to grab one for under $24. It ships with the 350-watt motor body, a stainless steel blending arm, and the whisk attachment – “use the blade to blend batters, dressings, dips, and hot soups — no cooling or transferring required. Attach the whisk for fluffy whipped cream, eggs, and more!” Additional details below. 

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PNY’s 7,500MB/s XLR8 2TB Gen4 Internal SSD has made its way to a new Amazon low at $130

PNY XLR8 CS3140 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
Reg. $170+/$130

Amazon is now offering the PNY XLR8 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid-State Drive at $129.99 shipped. Just note: you will find third-party Newegg sellers with it down slightly lower, but none we have any experience with. This model started life way up at $450 before coming down in mid 2022 where it bounced between $175 and $225. Today’s deal is $10 under our previous mention and delivering a new Amazon all-time low. There are some less than desirable third-party sellers with it for a touch less, but no where we can safely recommend for under $130 right now. You’re looking at a Gen4 internal SSD solution that moves data well above its pay grade with up to 7,500MB/s speeds alongside a modern NVMe-based M.2 form-factor. Backed by a 5-year warranty, its “high performance is ideal for demanding applications, high-end games, and intense workloads.” More details below. 

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Super Mario Bros. movie generates over $370M in biggest opening weekend of the year

Super Mario Bros. Movie poster opening weekend

The Mario Bros. are breaking records again, and this time it’s not for their appearance in Nintendo’s beloved home console games. Opening weekend is behind us, and the numbers are in – the new Super Mario Bros. Movie just had the biggest opening weekend of the year. Universal and Illumination – the studio responsible for the beloved Minions – teamed up with Nintendo on Mario’s first real animated feature and absolutely crushed it in theaters across the globe. Despite some folks I spoke to walking out of the relatively tight 1 hour and 32-minute runtime being mildly underwhelmed, I, for one, had an absolute blast with the perfectly paper-thin plot, and it looks like plenty of others did as well after the film generated $204.6 million in the US alone. Head below for more details.

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Score a Rove R2-4K Dash Cam for upcoming road trips at $80 (33% off), more up to $100 off

Rove R2-4K Dash Cam
$100 off/From $24

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, the official ROVE Amazon storefront is offering up to 33% off its dash cams and accessories. You can score the Rove R2-4K Dash Cam for $79.99 shipped. Regularly $120, this is 33% off and the lowest price we can find. Today’s offer is also well below the previous $102 deal and the lowest we have tracked since it dropped to $80 for Black Friday last year. As the name suggests, the R2 is capable of 4K resolutions alongside “Super Night Vision” tech (Ultra-low NT96660 + SONY IMX335) for low light conditions and has both Wi-Fi and GPS built-in – you can access your footage via your smartphone as well as accurately record locations and speeds within it. Other features include parking mode, motion detection, 15-degree wide-angle lens, G-sensor, loop-cycle recording, emergency video lock, time-lapse, and it can support up to 512GB of onboard microSD storage. More deals and details below. 

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Celebrate the Super Mario Bros. Movie launch with Uniqlo’s official t-shirt line from $15

Uniqlo Super Mario Bros. Movie apparel

The new Uniqlo Super Mario Bros. Movie apparel is now live. Uniqlo’s official clothing line is now available for purchase directly via the official site, spanning a range of t-shirt designs for adults and kids to celebrate the launch of Mario’s animated big screen debut. Joining the new JAKKS Pacific’s Super Mario Bros. toy lineup and the new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie game, fans of the film and the Mushroom Kingdom can now secure themselves and the family some Uniqlo Super Mario Bros. Movie tees. Head below for a closer look. 

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Calphalon kitchen gear with lifetime warranties up to 53% off: Knife sets, pans, more from $23

Calphalon 12-piece Calphalon Knife Set with Self-Sharpening Block
53% off/From $23

Alongside the rest of today’s cooking and home goods deals, Amazon has now launched a new Calphalon kitchenware event delivering as much as 53% in savings. The deals start from $23 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. We are tracking solid price drops on everything from oven pizza pans and frying pans to countertop toaster ovens, espresso machines, full kitchenware sets, and more, many of which coming with full lifetime warranties. Alongside knife block sets with built-in sharpeners at up to $95 off, you’ll find as much as $139 in savings on the more involved cookers and the like as well. Head below for some top picks from the sale. 

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Hasbro takes players back to the Mushroom Kingdom for $22 with new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie game

Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Game

Hasbro has now officially released the new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Game. The day has finally arrived for Mario, his world famous brother, and the rest of the beloved characters of the Mushroom Kingdom to take their place on the big screen with the release of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. After a slew of exciting trailer releases as part of Nintendo’s movie-only Direct presentations and the expected official toy line we featured previously, Hasbro’s iconic Monopoly franchise is ready to get in on the action starting today. Head below for more details on the official Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Game.

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Today’s best Mac and iOS app deals: Mars Power Industries, Plant Light Meter, and more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Your Wednesday collection of the best Mac and iOS apps are now ready to go courtesy of Apple’s online digital storefronts. Just make sure you check out this morning’s deals on Apple Watch Series 8 and the new all-time low we are now tracking on the latest 512GB M2 Mac mini at $690 as well. Highlight app deals include titles like Plant Light Meter, Mars Power Industries, Star Vikings Forever, Legacy 3 – The Hidden Relic, SimpleMind − Mind Mapping, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

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Adorable Club Mocchi Mocchi Nintendo plushies now 30% off: Mario, Zelda, Kirby, more from $11

Club Mocchi-Mocchi Nintendo spring deals
30% off/From $11

After seeing a solid series of price drops for Mario Day 2023 and in celebration of today’s launch of the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, the adorable Club Mocchi Mocchi plushy deals are back. As part of the Best Buy gaming spring sale and now matched over at Amazon with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25, we are now tracking some notable deals on the Nintendo collectibles. Mario, Kirby, Zelda, and Animal Crossing characters are all on tap here, from little Kirby Easter basket stuffers at $11 to even deeper deals than we saw last month on some of the larger 15-inch variants, you’ll find our top picks down below.

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New Xbox wireless controller with topographic detailing and battery debuts for Earth Day

Remix Xbox Wireless Controller Earth Day

Update: After debuting for the first time back in April, the new Xbox Special Edition Wireless Controller Remix with the included Xbox Rechargeable Battery Pack has now hits its $69.94 shipped all-time low. Regularly $85, this is 18% off the going rate and the best we have tracked since release. Full details below. 

Microsoft is expanding its gamepad selection today with the new environmentally-friendly Remix Xbox Wireless Controller. After launching the all-green model just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day last month, Xbox is looking ahead to Earth Day with the new Remix Special Edition that is “partly” made from reclaimed CDs, water jugs, and other recycled controller parts. Delivering a sort of multi-tone earthy color scheme that fits right in with the theme here, the new Remix model is now up for pre-order and you can get a closer look down below.

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HORI’s premium Split Pad Pro transforms into a pro controller at $60 shipped (Amazon low)

HORI Split Pad Pro with Attachment Set
Reg. $80/$60

You know those HORI Split Pad Pro controller for Switch? They provide a full size controller experience for Nintendo’s console but only in portable mode. However, we are now tracking a new Amazon low on the HORI Split Pad Pro with Attachment Set at $59.99 shipped. This regularly $80 package provides the same on-the-go Split Pad Pro experience detailed above – effectively attaching to either aside of the Switch display for full size controls – alongside a middle attachment so you can also use it like a wired pro controller when at home. It certainly doesn’t feature the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom paint job like the new Nintendo model, but it is officially licensed with a sort of translucent black treatment, red accents, and a more versatile design. Head below for more details. 

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elago’s new silicone Armor Case for AirPods Pro 2 with included lanyard debuts from $13

New elago Armor Case for AirPods Pro 2
Reg. $19/From $13

Update: Amazon is now issued an on-page coupon that drops the new light gray elago Armor AirPods Pro 2 Case down to $11.69 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $19, as detailed above, this is a new all-time low and you can get a complete breakdown of what to expect below. 

Following the debut of its new Duo Apple Watch Ultra case with interchangeble bezels and the W9 stand for Apple’s flagship wearable, elago has now introduced its latest case for AirPods Pro 2. The brand, well-known for its novel ice cream cases and adorable retro-style designs, is no stranger to the AirPods game and its latest brings the silicone Armor Case of yesteryear to the latest-generation pro-grade Apple earbuds. Now available for purchase directly from the official elago Amazon storefront with a nice little price drop, be sure to head below for more details on the latest elago AirPods Pro 2 case. 

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ASUS officially unveils faster, quieter, and lighter handheld gaming PC to take on Steam Deck

ASUS ROG Ally-handheld gaming PC

What first seemed like another April Fools’ joke has now been confirmed to be the real thing as ASUS officially unveils its new handheld gaming PC. The brand oddly decided to introduce the machine on April Fools’ Day 2023 as “ROG’s First Gaming Handheld Console,” but the new handheld gaming PC is now officially confirmed as a real thing with a Best Buy pre-order listing on the way (sign up for the waiting list here). Head below for a closer look and some additional details on the new ASUS Steam Deck competitor. 

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New Amazon low hits LG’s summer-ready 360 Bluetooth Speaker with custom lighting at $197 (Reg. $300)

LG XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Sound Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Reg. $300/$197

Amazon is now offering the LG XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Sound Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $196.99 shipped. Regularly $300, this is 34% or $103 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. This model is currently marked down from $300 to $200 directly from LG and is now at a new Amazon all-time low. This unique speaker solution sits somewhere in between the smaller portable variants and the high-end options out there while still maintaining a wireless form-factor that can be moved from room-to-room as needed. The cone-shaped design is said to “envelope parties in perfect-sounding audio from every angle” and is wrapped in a jersey-knit fabric wrapped. Other features include up to 24 hours of battery life, an IP54 dust and water resistance to safeguard it during summer get togethers this year and comparability with the XBOOM iOS/Android app where you can customize the sound settings and onboard lighting with nine presets across three modes. More details below. 

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Bellroy’s new adventure belt bags take you from the music festival to the mountains and back

Bellroy new belt bags and hip pouches

Following the launch of its All-Conditions leather waterproof smartphone pouch and last week’s adventure-ready backpack, Bellroy has also just recently introduced its latest smartphone belt bags and hip pouches. In the brand’s continued effort to outfit folks this spring and summer with carriers that can take you from the streets to the campsite and back again, the brand is expanding its Venture lineup with three new sling packs. Ready for casual dog walks, traveling, and music festivals, you can get a closer look at the new Bellroy sling packs and hip pouches down below.

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Tested: Harber London’s luxury leather MacBook/iPad backpack should cost twice as much

Harber London leather MacBook office backpack

The Harber London leather Office Backpack is one of the best MacBook-ready examples I’ve had the pleasure of testing out in years. The brand is the maker of all things tech carriers, laptop sleeves, wallets, Apple Watch straps, and a series of leather backpacks like the one on display here today. It is a family run business based in London, England delivering its goods with a serious attention to detail and fine craftsmanship alongside a combination of 100% recycled and entirely premium materials. And today we are taking a closer look at its Office Backpack for review as part of the ongoing Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

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Microsoft unveils new Diablo IV Xbox bundle loaded with in-game bonuses and more

best Black Friday Xbox console deals

A new Diablo IV Xbox bundle has emerged. Following a pair of beta tester weekends ahead of this summer’s release of Diablo IV, Microsoft has announced a new special Xbox bundle to mark the occasion. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft has now officially unveiled the new Xbox Series X – Diablo IV Bundle with some bonus in-game goodies, a copy of the game, and your standard issue Xbox Series X console setup. Head below for a closer look.

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Samsung’s USB-C 2TB T7 Shield portable SSDs now down at $130 shipped

Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive
Reg. $110+/From $80

While we have seen a couple drops to $90 this year already, Amazon is now offering the Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive down at $79.99 shipped. This model launched last April when we went hands-on with it ahead of release at $135. Now fetching a $110 regular price directly from Samsung, today’s deal is another $30 off that, $10 under our previous mention, and the lowest price we have tracked at Amazon – the same goes for the 2TB model that is now going for $129.99 shipped. Today’s deal on the 1TB variant is $10 under the price of the much older T7 standard that does not ship with the ridged rubberized exterior as well. You can expect up to 1,050MB/s speeds here, USB 3.2 Gen2 support, USB-C connectivity, IP65 water and dust resistance, and the aforementioned rubberized grip. Get a complete breakdown in our feature review plus even more down below. 

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Pantheone combines fine art and tech in new must-see sculptural wireless Obsidian speaker

Pantheone Audio Obsidian speaker

You have to check out the new Obsidian speaker from Pantheone. There are plenty of interesting Bluetooth and whole home speakers out there, we feature them on a daily basis around here, but then there are models that take it to the next level to deliver sound reproduction in the form of a fine piece of art with an attention to detail rarely seen in the space. That’s where the new must-see Pantheone Audio Obsidian speaker comes in and you can get a closer look down below. 

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Get ready for the launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console: Pricing, where to pre-order, and more

Zelda Tears of Kingdom OLED Switch console

Update: The new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED Model console is now up for pre-order at Amazon.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch console pre-orders will begin soon. Not to take anything away from the particular amazing looking Fuse system and crafting Nintendo highlighted in this morning’s gameplay video, but the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch was easily one of the highlights of today’s official Nintendo presentation. While the price isn’t exactly anything to write home about, it’s not all that much more than the standard OLED model console (unless you buy it on sale anyway) and comes covered in a gorgeous Tears of the Kingdom-inspired paint job with golden Joy-Con. Head below for more details on when and where to pre-order the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console as well as a closer look at the new Pro Controller and Switch carrying case. 

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Official Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay showcase starts now!!

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay Direct showcase

Long have we waited, but The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay Direct showcase has arrived. Considering how close we are to release in mid-May now, this might very well be the final good look at the game we get before hand. There’s no way to know for sure, but with how long Nintendo has waited to actually show off a proper gameplay demo, this could be it. Head below to follow along with today’s Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay event and more. 

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Nintendo officially announces new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct showcase!

zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo direct

New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is now officially on the way. Cutting it about as close as you could imagine, Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited and expected Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Direct! The game is, as of right now, still expected to release on May 12, 2023 and Nintendo has now finally announced we will be getting a solid chunk of new gameplay tomorrow morning. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay presentation. 

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Bellroy’s adventure-ready MacBook backpack arrives with hidden gear pocket and drop front access

Bellroy-new backpack

Bellroy, makers of all-things Apple and tech gear carriers, iPhone cases, and much more, is ready to introducing its new backpack known as the Venture Ready Pack 26L. An updated, enhanced, and expanded version of the more compact Venture carrier it released last year, Bellroy is looking to keep things safe from the elements and organized on all of your spring and summer journeys this year with its new Venture Ready Pack. Head below for a closer look at the new Bellroy backpack. 

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First-ever Ninja cordless blender arrives with USB-C charging to Blast through shakes anywhere

Ninja cordless blender Blast

Any avid 9to5Toys reader knows we keep a close eye on price drops and new Ninja kitchen gear, but the brand has now introduced its first-ever cordless blender. Officially known as the Blast Portable Blender, Ninja is now bringing “the power and high-performance of its award-winning blenders” to a compact and on-the-go form-factor with its latest cordless innovation. Head below for more details and closer look at the new Ninja cordless blender. 

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Harber of London intros new handmade European mélange MacBook covers

Harber of London MacBook sleeve

Harber of London – a family run brand based in London with penchant for handmade, high-end leather accessories and bags – is ready to introduce its new MacBook sleeve. Joining a collection of backpacks, wallets, briefcases, AirTag cases, and other Mac carriers, the new Zippered Sleeve For MacBook delivers water-resistant, cushioned protection and the fittingly high-end home your precious Apple notebook deserves. Head below for a closer look at the new Harber of London MacBook sleeve. 

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Positive Grid unveils brand-new miniature Spark GO smart guitar amp at half the price

Spark GO mini smart guitar amp

Update: The pre-order discount on Positive Grid’s Spark GO miniature smart guitar amp, Bluetooth speaker, and interface is now live at $110 (Reg. $150)

Let’s check out the new Spark GO mini smart guitar amp. Positive Grid – makers of the popular smart Spark guitar amps and Bluetooth speakers – have now officially unveiled the new Spark GO. After taking the original Spark amp down to a more compact size for the Spark Mini, which we went hands-on with about year ago now at launch, Positive Grid is both going even smaller with the new GO variant and cutting the price nearly in half. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Positive Grid Spark GO mini smart guitar amp. 

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Wii U and 3DS eShops are about to close forever – Go download Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, more at up to 92% off

92% off/FREE+

As we reported just over a year ago, Nintendo will sadly be shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShop for good very soon. This will leave a massive collection of games in limbo for folks that don’t scoop them up before Monday – a sad and inevitable eventuality for some digital media. You’d better grab the titles you want soon because the clock is ticking, and there’s no telling if some of these titles will ever be seen again in an official (or legal) manner. 

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Today’s best Mac and iOS app deals: iWriter Pro, Swift Miles, Orderly, and more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Tuesday is here and so are your daily Mac and iOS app deals. Joining this morning’s software price drop collection, we are also tracking discounts on the 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros as well as the newer M2 model at up to $200 off, alongside everything else in our curated hub. As for the apps, highlight deals include titles like iWriter Pro, Swift Miles, Orderly, myDream Universe, Eastern Market Murder, ABBYY Business Card Reader Pro, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

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Official Super Mario Bros. Movie action figure and collectible deals arrive from $14, more

Super Mario Bros. Movie toy deals
New lows/From $13

The Super Mario Bros. Movie toy deals have arrived! Nintendo’s Mario movie releases next month and the playsets that launched in mid-February are now seeing some solid price drops. Alongside some of the actual action figures below, Amazon is now offering the The Super Mario Bros. Movie Van Playset with 1.25-inch Mini Mario Figure for $13.99 $14.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This one is also matched at Target with additional shipping fees, but RedCard holders can score it for $13.29 shipped. Regularly $20, this is at least 30% off the going rate, delivering both the first price drop and a new all-time low. This is the Mario Bros. plumbing van straight from the movie with spinning wheels, but there’s more to it than that. You can essentially unfold the van itself to reveal a 1.25-inch Mario figure and some small scale elements from the film including an “underground sewer pipe, Mushroom Kingdom details, and the Dark lands.” Head below for more Super Mario Bros. Movie toy deals. 

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GDC 2023 starts today and Microsoft is offering 12 FREE demos of unreleased games to try out

FREE Xbox demos

Microsoft is serving up some FREE Xbox demos for a host of unreleased games starting today. The 2023 Game Developers Conference, or GDC, kicked off in San Francisco today with the show’s usual awards and breadth of exhibitors. But Microsoft has a special treat for folks whether you can make it to the show proper or not in the way of some FREE Xbox demos to enjoy for the week. These are very early looks at unreleased titles, and you don’t need anything but an Xbox console to play them all week long without dropping a nickel. Head below for more details. 

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Bellroy reimagines its leather passport wallet as the ultimate travel folio with hidden micro pen

Bellroy passport wallet

Following the release of its new All-Conditions leather waterproof smartphone and accessories pouch, today we are taking a closer look at the brand new Bellroy passport wallet. Carrying what is essentially your most precious piece of travel-related documentation loose in your hand or a bag pocket can be just fine, but if you’re anything like me, having something that can both protect it from the elements and keep the rest of your small scale travel kit organized is a good thing. And Bellroy is now back with its improved second-edition travel folio to help the cause. More than just your average passport wallet with a couple pockets for your travel document and boarding pass, the new travel folio “keeps travel essentials at hand when you need them and zipped away when you don’t.” Head below for more details on the now available Bellroy passport wallet. 

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Today’s Android game and app deals: Terraforming Mars, Crying Suns, Forager, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Much like the iOS side of things, Google Play is now offering up a sizable collection of top-tier Android game and app deals for the holidays. Be sure to check out the ongoing offers on the SteelSeries Stratus Duo Android controller and Turtle Beach’s Switch-style Atom model as well as discounts on the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22/+, but for now it’s all about the apps. We are tracking loads of amazing titles on sale including BATTLESHIP, One Deck Dungeon, Templar Assault RPG, Crying Suns, Heroes of Steel RPG, Terraforming Mars, Forager, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals. 

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HYPER goes 50% off for St. Patrick’s Day: USB-C MacBook hubs, HDMI adapters, more from $10

a laptop computer sitting on top of a wooden table
50% off/From $10

HYPER is back again today with another big-time holiday sale in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2023. Much like the big game Super Bowl event we featured last month, the mid-March HYPER event is knocking a solid 50% off a series of its MacBook, Chromebook, and smartphone accessories. Ranging from its metal USB-C hubs and docks to HDMI adapters, iPad connectivity devices, web cams, and more, prices start from just $10 in the sale and you’ll find even more details below. 

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Nintendo adds Kirby’s Dream Land 2, BurgerTime, more to base tier Switch Online library

New Game Boy Switch Online titles

New Game Boy Switch Online titles have arrived. After finally introducing the Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries to its Switch Online membership during the last full-on Nintendo Direct event (not the Super Mario Bros. movie event from last week), Nintendo has now already added some new titles to the mix. Earlier this month it brought 2002’s Metroid Fusion to the Game Boy Advanced lineup, and now it’s time for some upgrades to the base Game Boy library, alongside a couple new titles for the Super NES and NES collections. Head below for more details on the new Game Boy Switch Online titles and more. 

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Tested: Hands-on with SANDMARC’s soft as butter leather Apple Watch Band [Exclusive deal]

SANDMARC leather Apple Watch band review

Today we are taking a hands-on look at SANDMARC’s latest leather Apple Watch band. After releasing what are easily some of my favorite leather iPhone cases over the past couple years, alongside a slew of particularly well-made iPhoneography gear, the brand set its sights on Apple Watch accessories at the tail end of last year to particularly successful effect. Its stainless steel and titanium Apple Watch bracelets look like something from a high-end house of horology, not to mention being some of the more popular options among 9to5Toys readers in 2022, and we wanted to see if its leather Apple Watch bands could keep up. So head below for the latest Tested with 9to5Toys for our hands-on impressions of SANDMARC’s leather Apple Watch band.

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Spigen unleashes new Rugged Armor Apple Watch Charger Stand at just $15 Prime shipped

While Spigen did unleash a new model magnetic charging puck of its own earlier this year, it is time to look at the brand’s new Rugged Armor Apple Watch Charger Stand right now. While some folks have begun to move over to the all-in-one charging setups, whether that be something that carries their entire Apple kit or just a dedicated Apple Watch option, Spigen’s nightstand variant delivers a new and particularly affordable option for everyone else. Head below for a closer look. 

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Mario Day 2023: Switch game deals, console bundle, collectibles, LEGO, and more

Mario Day 2024
Mario Day/Now Live!

Update: Our MAR10 roundup below has now been updated with all of the best Mario Day deals. You can expect even more to be coming down the pipeline in the coming hours but as of right now all of the Switch game price drops are live alongside this year’s console bundle and more. We have also now added some licensed Switch cases and controllers from PDP and PowerA alongside this year’s collection LEGO building kit deals. Everything is waiting down below and be sure to check back throughout the day for more of the best Mario Day 2023 deals.

Mario Day 2023, or as it is affectionately known MAR10, has officially arrived! Mario day lands on March 10 every year and marks Nintendo’s annual celebration of its world-famous mustached hero. This year’s celebration includes everything from various in-person activities throughout the month of March to some fantastic deals on a wide range of first-party Nintendo games, a two-part eShop sale, a special Nintendo Switch console bundle, and more. But that’s just on the official Nintendo side of things, we are also expecting (and already seeing) plenty of third-party Mario Day deals on LEGO kits, Switch accessories, and collectibles as well. Head below to find all of the most notable Mario Day 2023 deals as they come in across the next 24 hours.  

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SodaStream’s retro-style sparkling water maker bundle with flavor drops, more now down at $150

Reg. $180+/$150

Amazon is now offering the SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker Bundle at $149.99 shipped. Regularly $180 at Amazon and more recently as much as $200, it goes for closer to $170 these days directly from SodaStream with half the CO2 cartridges. Today’s deal is the best price we can find and all of the colorways are now marked down to this price as well. You can also just score the base model Art bundle at $119.99 shipped, just keep in mind you’re going to need the extras that come with the larger bundle at some point anyway and we have seen this maker without the extra CO2 down in the $100 range. In my opinion, the Art model is the nicest-looking model in the lineup to have up on your countertop this spring and summer with the retro-style pull handle – having said that the new E-TERRA and E-DUO sparkling water makers are worth a look as well. This bundle ships with a pair of 60L CO2 cylinders, two dishwasher-safe bottles, and a 2-pack of 40ml bubly drop flavors. Additional details below. 

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Hisense’s 2022 model ULED VRR 4K UHD Smart Google TVs start from $368 (Reg. up to $800)

Reg. $800/From $368

Amazon is now offering the Hisense 75-inch Class U6H Series Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Google TV for $699.99 shipped. This model launched in summer 2022 at $800 shipped and is now $100 off the going rate and matched as part of Best Buy’s Deals of the Day. While we have have seen a couple drops to $698 only once has it been much lower than that at Amazon and that was for a brief one day sale at $50 less. We are also still tracking the 55- and 65-inch models at $368 and $498 shipped. The 2022 Hisense U6H Series delivers a unibody, bezel-less design with mid-tier specs at notable prices including Variable Refresh Rate tech, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and Google Assistant/Alexa voice command action. You’ll also land  automatic low-latency mode (ALLM) as part of the display’s game mode to “minimize input lag, screen jitter, and frame tearing.” Head below for more details. 

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Official Mario Day Switch console bundle with FREE game and sticker pack now live from $299

Switch Mario Choose One Console Bundle
Now live!/$300

The official Mario Day Switch console bundle was announced last week and is scheduled to go live today. This year’s hardware bundle is officially known as the Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle and will go live at various retailers today for $300 shipped. It includes the all-red Joy-Con controllers alongside your choice of one free Mario game download (Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe) as well as a sticker pack from the upcoming Super Mario Bros Movie. This, unfortunately, is not the newer OLED model console, but rather the latest-generation standard model, but is also a more affordable proposition for folks still looking to grab a console because of it. Head below for more details. 

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Let’s-a go! Nintendo set to debut the final Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer right now

Mario movie trailer

The new Mario movie trailer is set to debut any minute now as part of the latest Nintendo Direct. Now, on the eve of Mario Day 2023, Nintendo is set to broadcast a special Direct presentation focused entirely on the Mario movie and what appears to be the final official trailer before it hits theaters next month. We caught our first glimpse of the highly-anticipated film back on October of last year, followed be a slew of shorter clips and trailers thereafter, and that all culminates in today’s presentation set to go live at 5 p.m. ET today. Head below to follow along with today’s Nintendo Direct to see the new Mario movie footage. 

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Hardcover collectible art gaming books from $10.50: Zelda Encyclopedia, Elden Ring, more

Reg. $60/$10.50+

We have spotted a number of notable deals on collectible gaming books representing a range of popular franchises as well as some coming just in time for the release of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. One notable standout here is the hardcover The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia for $20.66once you clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $40, it more typically sits in the $26 range and is now at the lowest price we can find. This is within cents of our previous mention and a great time to land the 328-page Zelda lore book. It details a “comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more.” Head below for additional deals.

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Bethesda officially announces Starfield release date, new trailer, upcoming showcase, more

The Starfield release date has finally been announced, and we can expect a full-on showcase for the game in just a few month’s time now. But today, the folks at Bethesda have released a “Starfield: Official Launch Date Announcement” to keep eager fans on their toes and to give folks a little something to look forward to before the #StarfieldDirect event on Sunday, June 11. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: Peak Design’s new articulating MagSafe Car Vent Mount launches today, and it’s one of the best I’ve used

Peak Design MagSafe Car Mount review

The brand new Peak Design MagSafe Car Vent Mount has arrived. It launched today for the first time, but we have had a chance to test the new magnetic vent mount for a few weeks ahead of the launch. To put it bluntly, this is a good one. It’s not exactly the most affordable option out there, but if cheap car mounts have been even mildly as frustrating for you as they have been for me over the years, you’ll want to head below for more details and some of our hands-on impressions of the new Peak Design MagSafe Car Mount. 

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Microsoft unveils new green wireless Xbox controller, matching hoodie, and Razer charger

green Xbox controller

Following the launch of the new Stellar Shift model from last month, Microsoft is unveiling its new green Xbox controller today. Alongside the new Velocity Green wireless gamepad, there is also a matching green controller charger from Razer and an official hoodie on tap here today as well. Joining the flat base colorways like Shock BluePulse RedDeep Pink, and Electric Volt, the new green Xbox controller is now available for purchase directly from Microsoft along with the matching hoodie. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Early Mario Day 2023 Switch game deals start today! Mario Bros. U, Mario Kart 8, Party Superstars, much more

Mario Day game deals

Update 3/10: The Mario Day 2023 deals have officially begun and you will find everything waiting in our Mario day hub right here.

Mario Day game deals are scheduled to start going live today! While MAR10 proper won’t start until later this week on Friday, physical game deals in celebration of the mustached hero should be kicking off today. Last week, Nintendo unleashed an official press release for the 2023 Mario Day festivities, detailing loads of price drops, a Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One console bundle, an eShop sale, and a series of activities running all month long. While the console bundle isn’t scheduled to go live until later this week, we should be seeing some big-time physical Switch game deals hit today (if they aren’t already) and quite possibly the Mario Kart Live Home Circuit kits. Head below for more details.

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