Justin Kahn

Pad & Quill has expanded its lineup of gorgeous Apple Watch bands this year a few times, most recently with the Leather Apple Watch Bomber Strap and the new Adventure Ultra Leather Band on display here today. The latter of which moves away from the usual military-inspired designs the brand has become known for while still delivering on a classy handmade leather treatment that fits right in with the existing lineup. We have had a chance to give the Ultra Strap a go over the last couple weeks and are now ready to leave you with our impressions (spoiler alert, I really loved it) as part of our Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Update: The deluxe hardcover version of the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide: Collector’s Edition has now dropped to $26.99 shipped, down from the regular $45 and now at its best price yet. The paperback version has also dropped to its best price yet at $19.66 $18.71 Prime shipped, down from the regular $30. And don’t worry if you already paid full price, with the Amazon pre-order guarantee you’ll be charged the lowest price it hits before launch anyway. Details below. 

The official collectible Zelda Tears of the Kingdom guide are now available for purchase. We are now less than 4-days away from what can only be described as the most anticipated console game launch of the year with Nintendo’s latest Zelda adventure set to hit store shelves starting this Friday. Alongside the new OLED Switch Zelda console, the themed case, and the Pro Controller, the official Piggyback Guides for the game have now arrived with pre-orders live on Amazon for both the standard edition and the more collector-worthy Deluxe variant. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is on the way. The official launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is now under one week away and excitement is at all time high. It won’t be long until you’re Ultrahanding together flying ships, Fusing weird and wacky weapons together, and rewinding time with the new Recall ability. But on the eve of the game’s launch next Friday, Nintendo has now announced some new gameplay segments that will be shown as part of a series of  Nintendo Treehouse: Live segments. You’ll want to lock-in your pre-order (here’s how to score a deal), secure your Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model console (it’s still available for shipping at $359 via Amazon), and then head below for more details on the upcoming new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. 

Cal Kestis has made a name for himself across the galaxies after starring as the protagonist in the Star Wars Jedi game series (deals now live on those) and now Disney has unleashed his epic new collectible lightsaber hilt. There are some more affordable lightsabers out there, like the Hasbro models features in our May the 4th roundup right here, but the new Cal Kestis collectible Lightsaber Hilt is taking things up a notch. A premium build, a nice wooden collector’s box, and a limited run you’ll need to jump on soon to score one for your collection highlight the list here, but there’s even more to it than that. Head below for a closer look.  

Following the big one-day Amazon Stars Wars sale, Walmart is launching its May the 4th sale loaded with toys, collectibles, plushies, action figures, and much more. The deals start from $2 with free shipping in orders over $35 or with a free Walmart+ subscription trial. The Walmart Star Wars sale spans just about product category from a galaxy far, far away from super affordable gear to plan your next Star Wars party to all things Baby Yoda, Funko POP!, and more. Be sure to swing by our master May the 4th roundup for everything else and head below for a closer look at the Walmart Star Wars sale. 

It is now time for our roundup of the best May the 4th deals on games across all platforms for Star Wars Day 2023. As is always the case for the May the 4th game deals, there are loads of titles dropping in price significantly to celebrate the biggest day in all the galaxies on every major platform. While the Steam PC and Xbox Star Wars deals are already going live, alongside a few stragglers here and there, the Nintendo May the 4th deals will land in our roundup in just a few hours when they launch alongside the PlayStation side of things. If you have any Star Wars games you’re looking to add to your library, be it on PC, Nintendo Switch, or otherwise, today is the day to do it. Hit up our master May the 4th roundup for everything else and head below for a closer look at our 2023 edition of the the best May the 4th deals on games and more. 

The “world’s first” smart reusable sticky notes have arrived. Rocketbook has become well-known over the years for, well, its Rocketbooks – a smart, reusable notebook that allows you to beam your handwritten notes and doodles to the cloud for safe-keeping. Today, the brand is entering a sort of adjacent product category by the way of its new reusable sticky notes. This marks the brand’s first foray into a product segment you would have thought it would have been all over years ago, especially considering it already makes these index cards with a similar technology, but nonetheless, the new Rocketbook smart reusable sticky notes have arrived. Head below for more details. 

Apogee just recently unveiled its latest home and on-the-road interface solution known as the Jam X. As a follow-up to previous iterations in the Jam lineup, Apogee is once again applying its nearly 40 years of expertise in the digital audio space and wrapping it up into a pocket-size solution at a far more affordable price than world-class, pro-grade interfaces used in professional environments all over the world. We have had a chance to give the new Apogee Jam X a run for its money over the last couple of weeks, and it’s time to weigh in as part of our ongoing Tested with 9to5Toys series.

SANDMARC is introducing its brand new iPhone photography lens today known as the Macro 100mm. The brand has quickly become one of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers, from delivering my personal favorite leather iPhone 14 case and a brilliant collection of Apple Watch bracelet straps that look like they were made by a true horology company to its all-metal tripod stand we reviewed previously and more, SANDMARC is not a brand to be slept on whether you’re an iPhoneographer or not. However, today it is expanding its lineup of iPhone lens offerings with a new model designed to simulate the human eye and offer photographers “a more natural, organic look.” Head below for more details on SANDMARC’s new iPhone lens release. 

Just hours before “fashion’s biggest night out” at the 2023 Met Gala, Casely has now launched its new lineup of iPhone cases officially adorned with iconic pieces of artwork. Featuring prints from Hokusai’s iconic 1830-32 woodblock, Monet’s Summer Landscape, a Henri-Edmond Cross watercolor circa 1909, and more, these cases are the latest in the brand’s growing lineup of designs to decorate your iPhone 14 (and previous generation models) this summer and beyond. Best of all, our exclusive discount code will knock the prices down well below the $35 and $50 everyone else will have to pay. Head below for all of the details. 

Joining today’s all-time lows on the official Xbox Series X/S storage Expansion Cards from $150, Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox wireless controller. Taking to the Xbox Wire today, we are getting our first look at the new Sunkissed Vibes Special Edition gamepad. The exclusive new controller now sits alongside a few recent releases to Microsoft’s stable of in-house gamepads including the customizable Redfall controllers that landed on Xbox Design Lab, the Earth Day model, and before that, the all-green variant that released ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. While none of those, including the new Sunkissed are arguably as cute as the limited edition Grogu gamepad, you can get a closer at the now available new Xbox wireless controller below. 

The spring deals on Breville’s attractive steel espresso machines have arrived. You’ll find both more affordable models and higher-end variants highlighted below from $280, but one standout has to be the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine at $679.99 shipped. Regularly $850, this is $170 off the going rate, matched at Best Buy, and the best price we can find. Outside of a limited holiday bundle offer last year, this is also matching the Amazon all-time low. Combining the stainless steel form-factor that looks great on the countertop, if you ask me, it is also a simple way to get proper espresso at home. The ongoing LCD screen hosts grinding, extracting, and brewing animations  with “all the precise information you need to make coffee exactly the way you like it, every time” alongside the built-in milk frother. Up top, you’ll also find an integrated grinder to prepare fresh beans for every cup “with a single touch” and dose control. Head below for more details and additional espresso machine deals. 

OtterBox has now kicked off a notable Mother’s Day sale, delivering 20% off sitewide. The sale includes all of its MagSafe charging stands, a huge selection of iPhone 12, 13, and 14 cases (check out our launch coverage for the latest models), portable power banks, and much more – even the Star Wars model cases for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy devices and more are eligible here. The sale also extends through the brand’s gaming gear (full review here) and car mounts to deliver a broad range of price drops for folks looking to upgrade their EDC ahead of summer road trips, outings around town, and more. While we have seen deeper deals than 20% at OtterBox, that doesn’t happen all that often and some of the newer releases detailed below are now back to all-time lows. Take a closer look at the OtterBox 2023 Mother’s Day sale below. 

New customizable Redfall Xbox controllers have been unveiled. The release of the next Arkane is title is quickly approaching as Redfall is set to hit store shelves and digital storefronts on May 2. The Bethesda game studio – best known for its work in the immersive sim genre with brilliant titles like Dishonored and Prey – is spreading its wings to some degree with Redfall, blending its usual approach with the looter-shooter co-op genre much the same way Microsoft is doing with the new Redfall Limited Edition Controllers. As opposed to the usual new Microsoft controller styles we feature around here, the new Redfall Xbox controllers are actually part of Xbox Design Lab, so you can design them yourself – more details below.

The new Teenage Engineering CM–15 field microphone has arrived. TE is one of the most unique, interesting, and creative audio gadget makers anywhere (I love them), and today it is unveiling its very first foray into the microphone space. The CM-15 is an expansion of its Field line of gear most recently exemplified by the recycled Field Desk with a modular rail system and the wild little TX-6 mixer we went hands-on with previously. The new Teenage Engineering field mic continues the brand’s trend of developing innovative music gear as well as the aesthetics we have come to love from the previous Field releases. Hit the jump for a closer look and all of the details. 

Today we are getting our first look at the new Tile for Cats – a combination of the brand’s Sticker item (kitty) tracker and its new collar accessory. The brand has been going neck and neck with AirTag since Apple jumped into the product category in 2021 but has largely held its own with a broader range of products, bundle offers, and, in some cases, slightly lower price tags. Today, it is looking to help pet owners keep tabs on what can be the most elusive of domesticated furry friends with its new Tile for Cats package. Head below for a closer look.

ROKFORM is an accessory maker with a focus on rugged, purpose-built goods to support your smartphone experience (among other things), and today, we are taking a hands-on look at its brand-new metal MagSafe wallet. Its previous-generation solution sold out, and after receiving a number of requests as to when it would return, ROKFORM decided to head back to the drawing board to come up with something even better. The result is its new Fuzion metal MagSafe wallet with expandable storage, which just officially launched last week after the debut of its Eagle 3, the “first-ever iPhone case developed for golf.” Head below for a closer look and more of our hands-on impressions of its latest magnetic carrier.

Bellroy, makers of some of the best MacBook carriers and gear organizers in the price range, has now introduced its new street-ready water-resistant backpack. The brand has been on a roll lately with new releases for upcoming spring travels, summer adventures, and beyond, but the latest is focused on delivering a more streamlined design for hitting the streets, the gym, or heading to work as the weather warms up. Head below for more details and a closer look at the brand-new Bellroy Via Backpack.

Joining the slew of new cases we have seen this year to protect Apple’s latest earbuds, we have now spotted ZAGG’s new magnetic AirPods Pro 2 case from its Gear4 brand. The latest MagSafe iteration of the Apollo case takes of design cues – sharp diagonal cut out lines and an overall futuristic look – from its predecessors and presents them in an updated form-factor for Apple’s fantastic latest-generation pro-grade earbuds. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

A new racing arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up has now been unveiled. In celebration of the 10th installment of the long-running franchise, today the popular home arcade maker is announcing its new Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game in the form of its larger stand-up cabinets. Pre-orders for the new machine are live today at Best Buy ahead of the early May launch date, and you can head below for more details on what to expect from the new racing arcade cabinet. 

Amazon is now offering the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCIe Gen 4 Internal Solid-State Drive for $85.59 $69.99 shipped. Originally launching at $250, this popular solution carries a regular price of $140 directly from Samsung where it is selling for $90 right now. Today’s deal is $1 below the limited previous mention and is now sitting at the best price ever on Amazon. The 2TB version is currently selling for $159.99, or about $17 above the Amazon all-time low, for reference. As you’ll know for our tutorial review, this one is a wonderful option for PC setups and PlayStation 5. Equipped with heatsink tech to help maintain performance during demanding tasks and gaming, you’re looking at a PCIe 4.0 interface that clocks in at up to 7,000MB/s alongside the the M.2 form-factor. The aforementioned heatsink is specifically designed to maintain speeds and “prevent downtime caused by overheating on PlayStation 5 and PC.” Get a closer look right here and head below for more. 

Today we are taking a look at the new Elevation Lab fabric AirTag holder. The brand is responsible for some of the best AirTag accessories out there (alongside a slew of other notable tech add-ons like the popular Anchor headphone hook), including the nearly indestructible waterproof Tag Vault, but this time, it has turned its attention to something far more discreet you can tuck away inside bags and other material-based goods to hide an Apple item tracker without drawing much attention. Head below for a closer look at the now available new Elevation Lab fabric AirTag holder. 

Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is taking the form of its usual indie showcase and it starts right now. After delivering what could only be described as a very exciting and illuminating gameplay demo for the highly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom followed by an absolutely epic final trailer that gave up a lot more details than its relatively short runtime had any business being capable of, its indie time. Head below to watch the Indie World Direct showcase. 

Amazon is offering the NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbell set (pair) for $270.27 shipped. Carrying a $599 MSRP directly from NordicTrack, they regularly sell for $430 at Amazon and are now seeing a solid $160 price drop there. While we did feature them at $327, 287, and as low as $240 for a very brief time earlier this year, today’s deal is matching the lowest we have seen otherwise. And just for comparison, they are now well below the $429 you’d pay for the less high-tech Bowflex variants. Ready to take your home gym up a notch without taking up nearly as much space as an entire set, this pair can quickly adjust in increments between 5 and 50 pounds via the included motorized floor rack. As opposed to some of the mechanical pin-based systems out there, it supports both voice-control (via compatible Alexa gear) and manual selection. Other features include “ergonomic” square weight plates, non-slip handles, an integrated tablet stand for supporting connected workouts (a 30-day iFit membership is included here), and an onboard digital LED screen to display your current weight selection. You can get a closer look in our hands-on review over at Connect the Watts and find more details below.  

Joining today’s reveal of the upcoming Sonic LEGO sets, Nintendo has now added some new titles to its SEGA Switch Online library. While Nintendo has been most recently focused on delivering some new titles to its Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries with games like Kirby’s Dream Land 2 and BurgerTime Deluxe alongside Side Pocket for SNES, this time it is reaching into the Capcom library to expand its SEGA offerings alongside some classic platformers and more arcade-style titles. Head below for a closer look at the now available new SEGA Switch Online games. 

ROKFORM has just unveiled its new metal MagSafe wallet. When last we checked in with ROKFORM, it was releasing its unique iPhone case for golfers (a world’s first, according to the brand) with MAGMAX technology, and today, it is launching another purpose-built accessory “made for those who take action seriously.” The new FUZION MagSafe Wallet delivers the brand’s proprietary, ultra-strong magnetic action in a compact form factor made from rugged materials for folks that need something more robust than your average leather card carrier. Head below for more details and a closer look at the new ROKFORM metal MagSafe wallet.

This is our hands-on review of the new Sennheiser Profile USB Mic Streaming Set. After launching in late March, we have now had enough time to really put the setup through its paces to deliver a verdict. Sennheiser’s gear has been a staple in professional recording studios since the mid-1940s – you’ll be hard-pressed to find a commercial studio without some of its mics and other gear present, in my experience – but today we are taking a look at the USB side of things for home podcasters, streamers, and music makers. The spoiler version here is that it’s good…really good. Head below for the details.

About a year after the debut of its first collection of covers for Apple’s items trackers, the new Lumen OtterBox AirTag cases have arrived. OtterBox is a staple in the Apple gear accessory space, making some of the best cases and covers out there, and its AirTag lineup is no exception. They might not be as flashy or particularly purpose-built as its ultra-protective iPhone sheaths, but they are certainly worth consideration for Apple item tracker users, especially for folks already invested in its cases. The new Lumen OtterBox AirTag cases are designed to match its latest iPhone covers of the same name and come in at a relatively affordable price point considering the premium some of its handset accessories can fetch. Head below for a closer look and more details.

After debuting its new adventure-ready backpack just in the introduction of the new line of sling packs for your spring and summer expeditions, Bellroy is looking to neatly store your business kit with its latest release. The new Bellroy MacBook sleeve is more than just your average thin-line case with some extra pockets so you can also fit your accessories, add-ons, chargers, and then some. Described as an “all-in-one officemate,” the new Bellroy Laptop Caddy MacBook sleeve is now available for purchase in two sizes and three color options. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

This Tears of the Kingdom Master Sword replica is a must-see. Soon to be the envy of Zelda collectors the world over, an epic new Master Sword replica pulled straight from the mysterious busted-down design seen on the Tears of the Kingdom trailers has surfaced on the Japanese Nintendo site just under a month away from the release of the biggest Switch game of the year. The light-up mounted Hylian artifact of your dreams is going to be very hard to get to say the least, but you’ll definitely want to scope it out down below anyway.

New Final Fantasy 16 gameplay is on tap today. Following February’s State of Play showcase highlighted by details on the upcoming Suicide Squad game, today we are getting new footage and a complete in-depth look at the new Final Fantasy 16 (pre-orders now live). As previously scheduled via an official post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony is dedicating a solid 25-minute broadcast to the highly-anticipated FF XVI this afternoon ahead of the game’s official PlayStation 5 launch later this summer on June 22, 2023. Head below for today’s Final Fantasy 16 gameplay presentation.

Caudabe – an Apple gear case and accessory maker we feature around here on a fairly regular basis – has now unveiled its new AirPods Pro 2 case. While mainly focused on iPhone covers and the like, we have seen the brand step into other accessory categories with its clip and stick AirTag cases, the compact 20W Conductor USB-C PD charger, and before that, its leather wireless charging leather AirPods Pro case. Today it is eschewing the leather treatment for a more sporty and casual approach while maintaining a slim protective shell to expand its lineup of Apple earbud covers with the new MEZZO Sheath case. Head below for a closer look.

Announced today for NAMM 2023, IK Multimedia has unveiled its latest guitar gadget known as the AXE I/O ONE. A more compact direct follow-up to 2019’s AXE I/O and the SOLO model that launched in 2020, the latest in the brand’s lineup of guitar interfaces delivers a more portable and affordable solution for players and singers with a “massive software tone bundle, at a price never seen before.” Loaded with tonal options, amp emulation, and warm vintage tube-like sound, the new IK Multimedia AXE I/O ONE has arrived for folks looking to score much of the same software-based control in a much more accessible package. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

As promised by Nintendo yesterday, we are just hours away from our next look at The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. As per an official tweet yesterday morning, Nintendo has scheduled what appears to be the final pre-launch look at the game as part of what it is calling the “Third Trailer Livestream.” Now, just under one month out from the official release of what many would consider to be the most anticipated Nintendo Switch title of all-time, this might very well be our last chance to gleam any details from the experience ahead of launch. Head below for more details. 

Pad & Quill is expanding its lineup of Apple Watch accessories with a pair of new Adventure leather bands. The new Adventure Series Ultra Leather Band and Adventure Series Bradley Leather Cuff are debuting with three new colorways for the brand alongside moving (slightly) away from the heritage military aesthetic to something focused on taking Apple Watch owners from the mountains and forests to everyday life and back again. Now available for pre-order, you can get more details and a closer look at both models alongside an early 15% off promo code down below.

New pro-grade Samsung microSD cards have now been announced. We have featured the brand’s previous collection of miniature storage cards quite a lot as prices began to drop, not to mention going hands-on with the EVO Plus lineup and the PRO Endurance variants for always-on video recording applications like your security and actions cams, but the next generation of Samsung microSD cards have arrived. Boasting some of the fastest speeds we have seen from the brand, you’ll want to head below for a closer look and more details on the latest full-size and microSD cards from Samsung. 

It might not be the second major Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct you were hoping for, but a new trailer is on the way. In fact, it will be the last before release judging by today’s official announcement. While Nintendo might have been taking its time with new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom details and footage ahead of next month’s release, we did get a wonderful gameplay demonstration at the tail end of last month (you can check that out in full right here if you haven’t yet for some reason) and now, the next good look is scheduled for tomorrow! Head below for more details. 

Peak Design is unleashing its new Everyday Samsung S23 fabric case today. The brand is the maker of a range of camera and photography accessories as well as travel bags and a single lineup of smartphone covers known as the Everyday cases. Packed with its proprietary SlimLink system that, combined with magnets, accommodates a range of other smartphone mounts, clips, and tripods, the Everyday Samsung S23 fabric case is now available for purchase for all of Samsung’s latest flagship handsets. Head below for a closer look.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.