Justin Kahn

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Walmart is offering the best deal we have tracked yet this year on the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones at $79 shipped in black, red, and pink. This deal is only available to Walmart+ members (free trial right here) right now and will open up to everyone later tonight at 7 p.m. if it’s still in-stock. Regularly $200 and currently marked down to $150 at Best Buy, they have most recently been going in and out of stock at Amazon for $100 (although we might see a price match there) with today’s deal yielding another $21 in savings to deliver a notable Black Friday doorbuster-worthy price. This set side steps some of the pairing issues you might find out there from other brand’s with Apple’s fast H1 chip alongside bringing up to 40 hours to your wireless listening experience (Fast Fuel delivers an extra 3 hours after just 5 minutes of charging). The “award-winning sound and design you’ve come to love from Beats” is joined by adjustable cushioned ear cups with multifunction controls for taking calls, music playback, and activating Siri. More details below. 

PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals just simply aren’t a thing. The flagship Sony consoles are still hard to get never mind finding one on sale. However, Walmart is offering folks a chance to score the disc version, all-digital model, and even the God of War Ragnarök variants today at full price. They are scheduled to be in-stock for Walmart+ members (the free trial is still available) at 12 noon ET and then potentially again a 7 p.m. ET for everyone else. Stock will inevitably be limited and you’ll need to move quick to actually get one, but this is another chance to get a PS5 under the tree for the holidays. Head below for more details. 

As expected, the simplehuman Black Friday sale is now in full swing with 25% off a wide range of its high-end and smart home gear. That includes the steel trash cans, compost caddies, sensor soap pumps, phone sanitization station, smart mirrors, laundry gear, and more. Scoring simplehuman price drops can already be quite rare, but we almost never see a selection of discounted products like this. Head below for a breakdown of the simplehuman Black Friday sale and how to score even deeper deals. 

As part of its Early Black Friday sale, Amazon is now offering the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 for $119.99 shipped. Regularly $150, this is a new Amazon all-time low at $5 under our previous mention. As you’ll know from our hands-on review where we came away particularly impressed with the MK.2 due to its functionality for both gaming and Mac productivity, we are big fans of these desktop controllers. It provides 15 customizable LCD keys you can program to do a plethora of tasks including “trigger single or multiple actions, launch social posts, adjust audio, mute mic, turn on lights, and much more.” They provide visual feedback to know the action was executed alongside plug-ins for deeper integration with “Elgato 4KCU, OBS, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Spotify, Philips Hue, and many more.” It is a great little desktop companion for film editing and music creation as well as streaming, photography workflows, or just getting down to business with your macOS-powered setup. More details here and down below. 

After seeing official holiday pricing go live on the advertised console bundle and Mario Kart Live, the Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals are now ready to go. Coming courtesy of Amazon, GameStop, Target, and Walmart (the Walmart deals will be live later today), we are now tracking much of the titles Nintendo teased in its Black Friday preview now marked down alongside a number of others. While these prices might get a touch lower in fleeting sales throughout the week, some of the best deals of the year are now live (or will be sometime today) and waiting for you below. Hit the jump for a look at the Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals and stay locked to our Twitter feed today for more updates. 

As we wrap up our annual Best of feature series, it’s now time to look at the Black Friday kitchen home goods deals. While the Apple, smart home, headphones, and PC gaming deals will be flying left, right, and center come this weekend and next week, you’ll want to spend some time on upgrading up your kitchen arsenal and locking-in some upcoming holiday gifts on home goods while the best prices of the year are live as well. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, among others, will all be running big-time sale events, some of the best prices of the year, and new all-time lows on the latest from Ninja, Instant Pot, KitchenAid, Breville, ECOVACS, Roborock, Keurig, and much more, and you won’t want to get stuck paying full price because you missed the deals. Head below for more details. 

It’s time to take a look at the best Black Friday 4K Smart TV deals. Big screen 4K TVs are always a major player during the Black Friday festivities. A, for the most part, inherently pricey investment in most cases, Black Friday is easily one of the best times of year to save hundreds, if not more, on the perfect display for your space. Tracking deals on them ahead of time is no simple task, however. With so many models in each lineup from several brands, including everyone from Samsung, Sony, and LG to the more budget-friendly options from TCL, VIZIO, and Amazon, not mention the number of retailers that carry them, it can be hard to pinpoint the lowest possible prices. But we have detailed much of what to expect, some already-live doorbusters, and things to watch out for come next week in our best Black Friday 4K Smart TV deals guide below.

Joining the ongoing early Black Friday sale on the popular Shure models, Amazon is now offering the 2022 model PreSonus Revelator Dynamic USB Microphone for $170 shipped. Regularly $200, this is a solid $30 price drop, matching the Amazon all-time low, and the best price we can find. As you’ll know from our hands-on review, this one gives the world-class Shure models a run for their money with a series of notable features. Alongside delivering the podcast, streaming, and music recording-ready dynamic mic capsule and “superior off-axis rejection,” it also bakes in some interesting bonus features. Those include the suite of onboard FX, including reverb, compression, EQ, and more, as well as a series of single-click professionally-designed vocal treatment presets and an integrated mixer with “two dedicated loopback audio channels to add backing tracks, Skype calls, gameplay audio, and more” to your broadcast/recording. Head below for more early Black Friday USB and XLR mic deals. 

Much like year’s past, we are tracking a number of solid Black Friday headphone deals live well ahead of Thanksgiving and the main event next week. While there is always a chance we see prices dip lower at various retailers, including Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart, those deals will likely be slight, short-lived, and hard to come by. Your best bet as always is stay locked to 9to5Toys, check out the details down below, and keep a close eye on our Twitter feed for up-to-the-minute price drops as they happen. 

The Minimoog Model D is back! After being introduced way back in 1970, the now world famous synthesizer quickly became the gold standard and served as the archetype for portable electronic instruments ever since. To say it is one of the most famous and beloved synthesizers in history almost doesn’t do it justice. In an exciting and surprising turn of events, well after production seemingly shut down for good, today Moog is announcing the return of the legend as the Minimoog Model D production kicks back into gear down in the brand’s Asheville, North Carolina factory. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

We are just about one week away from Thanksgiving now, so it’s time to detail what we can expect from the best Black Friday game deals. While the usual Black Friday ads haven’t been nearly as detailed or readily available as in years past, we do have plenty of information on what you can prepare for in the coming days, this upcoming weekend, and for the Black Friday proper next week. Head below for a closer look at the best Black Friday game deals on the way from Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox.

While ads have been slow going this year, we have now got a look at what’s to come from Amazon, the early Walmart sale, Macy’s, and Nintendo (among others), but the GameStop Black Friday ad has finally surfaced. While we did get a good idea of what’s on the way from Nintendo and with the Xbox Series S, there haven’t been many details on pricing for Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox games, until now. Head below for a closer look at the 2022 GameStop Black Friday ad and some of the highlight offers. 

After unveiling its new game streaming lineup of gear as well as the RODECaster Pro II before that, Rode is back today with the latest version of its NT USB mic. The next-generation iteration of its popular NT-USB solution that launched years ago, Rode has upgraded, enhanced, and modernized the form factor with built-in DPS FX features in a more compact package to deliver studio-quality recording to your content creation rig. Now available for purchase, head below for more details and a closer look.

It’s now time for the 2022 Amazon Home Gift Guide. Every year ahead of ahead of the holidays and the Black Friday festivities, Amazon releases its annual gift guides, highlighting a range of products across a series of categories, and we are ready to dive into the home goods side of things. You can get a general look at everything on tap in this year’s Amazon gift guide right here and a deeper dive into the kitchen, home decor, and more down below. 

We are big fans of Elgato’s desktop control surfaces, and it just unveiled the new Stream Deck Plus. Delivering a similar series of multi-function capabilities as the previous-generation models, the plus model takes it up a notch with additional input controls and the almost Touch Bar-like display to streamline your content creation process. In most ways it is designed to take the experience of the more affordable Stream MK.2 up a notch with technical improvements across the board, and it is now available for purchase. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Woot is now offering a particularly notable price drop on Apple’s original Leather MagSafe Wallet at $26.49 when you apply code TECHWOOT at checkout. Shipping is free for Prime members and will run you $6 otherwise. Originally $59, this is up to $32.50 in savings, a couple bucks below our previous mention, and the lowest price we can find. While this isn’t the latest model with the Find My tech and we did see some fleeting offers on that one recently, it is still a solid option and easily one of the best if you can score it in this price range. You’ll find Apple’s usual specially tanned and finished European leather alongside enough space to stow a pair of bank cards or IDs neatly snapped to the back of your iPhone 12, 13, or 14 series handset. Get a closer look in our hands-on review and then head below for more.

Update: Sony no longer requires folks to score a registration invitation to pre-order the new PS VR2 system. 

PSVR 2 pre-orders are scheduled to go live today. Sony served up the official PlayStation VR 2 release date for the first time alongside the bundle configurations and even a look at the new controller charging station earlier this month, and pre-orders kick off today. Head below for a closer look at the various options that will be available as well as details on when/where PSVR 2 pre-orders are live and more. 

Amazon is now offering the 2022 model Samsung USB-C 256GB Flash Drive for $23.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $40, this is up to 40% off the going rate, a new Amazon all-time low, and the best price we can find. While it has been hovering around the $36 range over the last couple months, today’s price drop also marks a new Amazon all-time low. Delivering up to 400MB/s file transfer rates, it features USB-C connectivity as well as backward compatibility with legacy USB ports using an adapter. A notable option for stringing through your keychain, it features Samsung six-proof protection against the elements, magnetized environments, X-rays, and more with a solid 5-year warranty. Head below for more early Black Friday flash drive deals. 

Joining ongoing 30% price drops on the rest of its lineup, Pad & Quill has just introduced its new Bradley Cuff and Ultra Leather Strap for Apple Watch Ultra. After seeing some brilliant metal link-style designs from SANDMARC over the last month or so, Pad & Quill is bringing some of its handmade leather craftsmanship into the mix for Apple Watch Ultra users with the new Ultra Strap Bradley Cuff (they also work with Apple Watch Series 8 and older). You’ll find all of the brand’s usual attention to detail here alongside some of the deepest launch discounts we have ever tracked from Pad & Quill. Head below for more. 

After seeing ads from Kohl’s, Nintendo, Verizon, Walmart, and many more, we are now diving into the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad. Not only are we getting a sneak peak at what the retailer will offer, including everything from apparel for the whole family and toys for the kids, to kitchen appliances, living room sets, and more, but we also now know when the big sale event will kick off as well as the in-store hours of operation. Macy’s will be a notable option for budget-friendly clothing and pajamas this year as well as small kitchen gadgets with deals starting from $20 alongside some bigger ticket gear from Ninja and UGG, just for starters. Head below for a closer look at the details and some highlights in the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad. 

After Nintendo announced this year’s Black Friday console bundle, a new Xbox Series S package has been announced. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft has now unveiled the new Xbox Series S – Gilded Hunter Bundle. This is essentially an expanded version of the Fortnite and Rocket League set that has been floating around for a while now that comes in at the same price despite the extra goodies. The new Xbox Series S bundle is set to release later this month for the holidays, and you can get more details down below. 

Amazon is now offering the Hisense 55-Inch Class R6 Series Dolby Vision HDR 4K UHD Roku Smart TV for $239.99 shipped. This one initially released at $430 before jumping up to over $500 and more recently sitting in the $310 range. Today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time, matching the Best Buy early Black Friday price, and the lowest we can find. It might not be the latest and geratest high-end option out there, but it makes for an affordable way to drop a simple 55-inch 4K display in the guest room or anywhere else you might want it without breaking the bank. Features include the “bezel-less design” alongside HDR10, support for Alexa, Google Assistant voice commands and HomeKit gear, as well as three HDMI inputs, a USB port, and more. Head below for additional details and more price drops on the now even more affordable Hisense R6 series displays.

Rocketbook has been a leader in the reusable smart notebook games for years, and today is officially introducing the latest model in the lineup with the new Rocketbook Pro 2.0 Smart Notebook. Delivering much of the intelligent companion app connectivity and reusable nature of previous-generation models, the pro model takes it up a notch as the brand’s “most modern and sophisticated notebook yet.” While geared toward professionals, it seems to be a notable option for just about anyone who still appreciates the tactile feel of handwritten notes, diagrams, and sketches, whether it be for work purposes, daily to-do lists, journaling, or otherwise. Head below for a closer look at the new pro model reusable smart notebook. 

We love some weird wacky tech gadgets around here, as any avid 9to5Toys reader will know, but I’m not sure we have ever seen anything quite like the new Teenage Engineering choir. You’re, at its most basic, essentially looking at a series of sensor-packed Bluetooth speakers housed inside of unique wooden dolls. But this is Teenage Engineering after all, so they can also sync together to perform a cappella concerts of classic choral songs, receive MIDI data to you can play your own sings with their internal computerized voices, and well, a bunch of other things. Head below for a closer look at the weird, wacky world of the new Teenage Engineering choir. 

Earlier this year Spigen launched its high-end Enzo Italian leather iPhone case and now it is finally available for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. While the brand’s far more affordable cases have been and remain some of the most popular options in the price range (check out our hands-on review right here), the Enzo ushers in a far more high-end solution for folks looking to wrap their precious handset in premium-grade European leathers, suede, and real metal accents, among some other bells and whistles. And if that sounds like it’s going to be expensive, you’re very much right. But there is a notable launch discount live right now, and you can get all of the details down below.  

The next Nintendo Direct showcase starts now with the latest Indie World presentation. Following September’s exciting prime time event where we finally got the official name for the upcoming Zelda title, news of GoldenEye heading to the Switch Online library, confirmation of Pikmin 4, and more, today we are in for 25 straight minutes of upcoming indie titles landing on Switch throughout the rest of the year and beyond. Head below to follow along with today’s Indie World Nintendo Direct showcase. 

Audio-Technica is launching its new wireless earbuds today. Officially known as the ATH-TWX9 Noise-Canceling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones, the brand’s latest deliver a premium experience without jumping over each $300 price point alongside customizable noise cancellation, built-in sterilization, and more. Now available for purchase, head below for more details and a closer look at the new earbuds from Audio-Technica. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the latest Cyrill Kajuk MagSafe wallet. For those unfamiliar, Cyrill delivers much of the same build quality and affordable pricing on its iPhone cases and accessories as its sister brand Spigen – one of the most popular options among consumers and 9to5 readers in the price range. We featured Cyrill’s new iPhone 14 case collection back in September as well as going hands-on with its previous-generation case options. Coming away impressed last year prompted us to want to take a closer look at its latest MagSafe wallet known as the Kajuk, and you’ll find all of our impressions down below as part of the latest Tested with 9to5toys feature. 

After seeing some gorgeous new metal treatments from SANDMARC, CASETiFY is launching its new stainless-steel Apple Watch Band alongside its latest Impact Case. CASETiFY is a brand best known for its protective iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases, many of which feature eye-catching designs alongside the official crossover collections with IP like SpongeBob and Pokémon, but it is taking a classier approach with its new stainless-steel Apple Watch band and case. Now available for purchase with several color options, head below for a closer look at the new CASETiFY Monolink stainless-steel Apple Watch band and Impact Case.

After seeing Nintendo’s plants yesterday just after Walmart detailed its upcoming events, the Kohl’s Black Friday ad has arrived. Loaded with electronics, home goods, kitchen appliances, toys for the kids, and apparel for the whole family, we now have a good idea of what to expect both in-store and online. Store hours as well as three separate sale events, Kohl’s is running its Black Friday deals all month long and everything kicks off today. Head below for more details and a closer look at the highlights from the Kohl’s Black Friday ad. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Casely iPhone 14 cases. The brand has become one of the more popular options among our readers looking for vibrant designs, colorful patterns, and artistic approaches to protecting and otherwise decorating their Apple handsets. It’s latest collection launched not 24 hours after the new iPhone 14 models were unveiled with a special exclusive 30% promo code for 9to5Toys readers, and now that the brand is currently offering a notable buy one get one FREE on most of its offerings, it seems like a fitting time to weigh in with our hands-on impressions. Head below for more details in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

Update: After unveiling some of the more popular Apple Watch bands through the end of last year, the all-black stainless steel SANDMARC Apple Watch band is now back in-stock at $129.99 shipped. And you can use our exclusive 9TO5TOYS code to knock the total down to $116.99 shipped. 

After launching a pair of higher-end Titanium models in black and silver, SANDMARC is introducing its new stainless steel Apple Watch band today. The more expensive Titanium variants were admittedly geared towards premium Apple Watch Ultra setups, despite also working with Series 8 and older models, but SANDMARC is now ready to launch its somewhat more affordable stainless steel take to deliver a similar approach at a lower price point. Head below for more details, a closer look, and, best of all, our exclusive discount code to knock the price down even lower. 

Nintendo Black Friday deals are inbound and we now have details on what to expect. Nintendo has now outlined its 2022 Black Friday deals ranging from special bundle offers alongside a host of first- and third-party titles seeing notable price drops. While the deals aren’t going to be all that surprising to folks who have shopped the Nintendo holiday deals in year’s past, we at least have a good idea of when everything we will kick off and the bulk of what will be on sale in a couple weeks time now. Head below for all of the details on this 2022 Nintendo Black Friday deals. 

The PS VR2 release date and price has been made official. Sony just took to the official PlayStation Blog to finally dish out the details on its next-generation virtual reality experience. After previously confirming it would launch in early 2023, we now know PS VR2 will release in late February with pre-orders set to kick off later this month. Head below for more details. 

Casio is unveiling its new Mario G-Shock watch today. Officially known as the G-Shock x Super Mario Bros. reference number DW5600SMB-4, Casio describes the collaboration as “two cultural icons straight out of Japan” coming together for the latest G-Shock crossover. This new functional collector’s piece is set to launch late next week with special themed packaging at select retailers as well as online. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Mario G-Shock watch. 

Journey launched its new ALTI wireless charging desk mat for the first time a couple weeks ago. Looking to standout from the plethora of other desk mats out there, Journey’s ALTI delivers a reversible solution with a modular design, built-in wireless MagSafe charging, and some other interesting tricks tucked under the vegan leather surface. We had a chance to give it a run for its money over the last couple of weeks or so and now it’s time to weigh in as part of the latest entry in the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

New KRK monitors have arrived. The brand, known for its professional-grade studio monitor speakers the world over, has now unleashed its new GoAux models. Aimed at mobile audio professionals, beat makers, and content creators, they also come in as some of the more affordable options from the brand yet (outside of its still discounted 5-inch Classic studio monitors) with a compact design said to deliver the same reliable audio reproduction KRK’s larger monitors bring to a studio near you. Head below for a closer look and more details on the now available new KRK monitors. 

Amazon is now offering up to 50% off select Fire tablet models with deals across both the standard kids models. One standout is the all-new Fire 7 tablet from $41.99 shipped. Regularly $60, today’s deal is undercutting the recent fall Prime Day sale by a few bucks for the lowest price we can find and the best we have tracked. This model was refreshed back in May of the this year with 30% faster performance, USB-C charging, 10-hour battery life, and a more environmentally-conscious build. From here you’ll find the familiar 7-inch display, 16GB of storage space expandable to 1TB with a microSD card, and a quad-core processor to fuel your content consumption and web browsing activities. Head below for more Amazon Fire tablet deals. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Smartish iPhone 14 case collection and, more specifically, the Wallet Slayer Vol. 2. The company delivers low- to mid-tier pricing on its range of iPhone covers starting from $15 with a number of unique designs, materials we don’t see very often, and the option of customizing your own. From models with built-in wallets to clear MagSafe solutions with colorful trims and the finger grip version it has been offering annually for Apple’s latest handsets, it’s time to take a hands-on look at the new Smartish iPhone 14 case collection as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys feature.

Oakywood hit our radar a couple of years ago with its handcrafted tech and desk accessories ranging from iPhone cases and iPad sleeves to full-on home office desk suites and add-ons. Since then we have come away quite impressed with products like its Desk Shelf and wooden wireless Qi charging pads – I still use much of its desktop accessories to this day – in our hands-on reviews. But this week, Oakywood relaunched its website with a new look, custom options, and a range of new all-black wood and metal gear. Head below for additional details, a closer look at its standing desks, and more. 

Update: All of the new Pokémon PopSockets gear detailed below is now seeing the first price drops as part of its Black Friday sale at 20% off.

After launching its latest models for the new iPhone 14, it’s now time for the new Pokémon PopSockets collection. The back-mounted PopSockets are a must-have for some iPhone users, but the brand also offers a range of iPhone 14 cases and wallets with the integrated grip action as well, and you can now get them covered in your favorite pocket monsters. Available for all iPhone models from series 11 right up to the latest releases, head below for a closer look at the new Pokémon PopSockets collection. 

We are ready to head into the weekend with all of Friday’s best Mac and iOS app deals courtesy of Apple’s digital storefronts. But you’re going to want to make sure you check out the price drops now live on 11-inch M1 iPad Pro models as well as this all-time low on Apple Pencil 2 and the $150 discounts available on Apple’s MacBook Air with M2 performance and MagSafe charging as well. On the app side of things, highlight offers include titles like Divinity – Original Sin 2, Forgotten Memories, Juicy Realm, Rush Rally 3, and Iron Marines Invasion. Hit the jump for the rest of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

After taking a look at Caseology’s new AirPods Pro 2 case and the latest model NanoPop MagSafe wallet, it’s time to check out the new Series 8 Caseology Apple Watch case. We have featured the brand around here for years, and it regularly lands in our annual roundup of the best iPhone cases, but did you know the company also creates protective sheaths for your Apple wearable? Its latest variant is specifically tailored for Apple’s Series 8 wrist computer and carries over much of the same design sensibilities of Caseology’s AirPods Pro 2 cover. And, it’s now available for purchase at $14. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Update 12/5/22: Xbox has now made it official – new games built for Series X|S will be seeing prices raise to $70 starting next year. Starting in 2023, titles made for Microsoft’s latest consoles, including the likes of Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield, will launch with a $70 MSRP in the US. Details on other titles and regions will presumably be coming shortly. Here’s what Microsoft had to say about the matter:

This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles…As with all games developed by our teams at Xbox, they will also be available with Game Pass the same day they launch.

It looks like Xbox price increases could be on the way. After Sony officially announced console price hikes in just about every region outside of the US this summer, many wondered whether or not Microsoft would follow suit with the Xbox ecosystem. Sony’s move marked the first time we have seen console price hikes this deep into the hardware cycle, and after recent comments made by CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spender, it looks like Microsoft might not be immune to global inflationary conditions after all. Head below for more details.