Justin Kahn

Today we are taking a closer look at the epic new Hylian Shield statue from The Legend of Zelda Breath of Wild. Straight from Nintendo’s ground-breaking 2017 entry into the long-running series, First4Figures now has its latest collectible figure up for pre-order with a nice early bird price drop in tow. As we all anxiously await more details and the release date for Breath of the Wild 2 (or whatever it might be called, gameplay footage here), this might be the most epic collectible inspired by the original we have seen yet and a must-have for any hardcore fan of the series. Head below for a closer look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Hylian Shield statue. 

Update 2/10/23: After going in and out of stock for quite some time, you can now land the official Sony PS5 Console Covers, including the Midnight Black model, at $54.99. 

Update 5/17/21: After showing off the full range of PlayStation console covers back in December 2021, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog with details on the rest of the lineup going up for pre-order. The Starlight Blue, Galactic Purple, and Nova Pink colorways, that already having matching DualSense controllers, are now available for pre-order directly from the PlayStation Store online “for customers in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.” They will begin shipping on June 17, 2021. 

New and very much official PS5 console covers are on the way from Sony alongside some additional colorways of its DualSense controller. Now joining the previously released Cosmic Red and Midnight Black, Sony has now unveiled new accessories coming to its PlayStation 5 lineup with Nova Pink, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple controllers and PS5 console covers. After battling third-party manufacturers trying to kit out the stark white PS5 with new wing cases, Sony has taken matters into its own hands to offer up a slew of new PS5 console covers in various colorways including all of the aforementioned options as well as black and red variants to match the now expanded DualSense controller lineup. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

We now have some exclusive price drops on the rarely discounted MUJJO full grain leather iPhone 13 cases and more just for 9to5 readers ahead of the holidays. Very seldom ever seeing any price drops and regularly landing in our yearly roundups of the best options out there every September when Apple unleashes its latest, the gorgeous full-grain vegetable tanned leather MUJJO cases (also lined with Japanese microfiber) are now sitting at some of the best prices of the year with quick and easy Prime shipping via its official Amazon dealer. And while the direct 10% off our code brings doesn’t seem like all that much, in the case of the MUJJO full grain leather iPhone 13 cases it actually is, and there are ways to get those prices down even lower below the fold. 

Let’s take look at the best gifts for musicians, beat makers, audiophiles, and guitar geeks. It’s time for my annual lineup of options you (most likely) won’t find on those played-out boring lists that litter the internet every year. Most musicians already have what they need, or just want something that’s far too pricey for most folks to purchase as gifts. While you will find some options that are a bit more expensive than most would like this year, I’ve tried to include some gear that’s lesser-known, incredibly useful, and not something every musician and home producer already has. Hit the fold for our picks of the best gifts for musicians, beat makers, audio nerds, and guitar geeks. 

After offering 9to5 readers an exclusive 30% off its existing 2021 models, Totallee is now launching is first minimalist MagSafe iPhone 13 model. One of our favorite case makers in the barely-there, branding-free category, Totallee is now jumping into the Apple magnet game with its new clear and black transparent model featuring that coveted MagSafe logo for compatibility with the wide range of stick-on accessories out there, and more. Head below the fold for a closer look at the new Totallee minimalist MagSafe iPhone 13 case and how to score 30% off right now. 

After seeing its handcrafted wallets come back in stock alongside the launch of the Valet Leather 14 and 16-inch MacBook Bags, Pad & Quill is now introducing its new leather and felt iPad Pro case. The new Bradford Magnetic Leather and Wool Felt iPad Pro Case are part of the brand’s holiday “Leather Drop” campaign that is introducing (and bringing back) some new Apple gear accessories and wardrobe add-ons. The latest leather and felt iPad Pro case from Pad & Quill starts at $129.95, but this is 9to5Toys after all, so you’ll find a nice 20% off holiday coupon ready and waiting below the fold. 

After launching its new Hello Kitty collection yesterday, it’s time to look at the new colorway for arguably the best smartphone sanitizer on the market, the simplehuman cleanstation. There are certainly more affordable solutions out there, but simplehuman’s gorgeously elegant cleanstation with laser-cut edges and 30-second cleaning action is easily one of the best. Now available in a matte silver finish “to match your tech devices,” head below for a closer look at one of the best smartphone sanitizer options out there. 

The simplehuman Hello Kitty collaboration has arrived. Simplehuman – makers of gorgeous and intelligent home goods and accessories – is introducing its new Hello Kitty collection today with a pair of themed round step stainless steel trash cans and its liquid sensor soap pump. Now available for purchase from $40 and coming in matching gold- or silver-accented designs, these would make for a wonderful gift option for the Hello Kitty fans on your list. Head below for a closer look. 

As part of its Technology Day showcase, Sony unleashed a next-generation prototype of an 8K VR headset. With dual OLED displays in tow, this technology might very well end up inside of a PlayStation virtual reality rig sometime down the line, as well as catering to host other applications in the medical, industrial, and entertainment industries. With a focus on a super high-resolution experience, it is also looking to mitigate motion sickness some gamers experience with these sorts of headsets, among many other things. Head below for a closer look. 

We have spotted some interesting and official new Discord mechanical keyboards with 100% of proceeds going directly to charity. The folks over at Discord are teaming up with Kono for the latest release in its merchandise line, the Snowsgiving 2021 Discord TKL Mechanical Keyboard. Now available for pre-order in a dark or light theme, with your choice of mechanical switches, some interesting add-on novelty keycaps, and more, head below for a closer look and more details. 

Update: The campaign is now live!

The Silicon Valley-based accessory maker HYPER is launching an updated version of its flagship HyperDrive USB-C hub for MacBook Pro today (should be live any minute now) known as the HyperDrive DUO PRO. This form-fitting, milled aluminum hub – an update to what HYPER refers to as “the world’s most crowdfunded USB-C hub” ever – brings the brand’s detail-focused, feature-rich design to Apple’s latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros while retaining compatibility with every other MacBook released from 2016 on. The original raised over $3.1 million during its crowdfunding campaign, and HYPER is launching the HyperDrive DUO PRO on Indiegogo today with a solid 50% price drop for early backers. Alongside a flawless track record with crowdfunded product launches, the company is scheduled to begin shipping its new USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro starting next month. Head below for a closer look at the new HyperDrive DUO PRO. 

After launching its biggest deals of the year for Cyber Monday (some of which are still live), Pad & Quill just dropped its brand new Valet Leather MacBook Bags for the 14 and 16-inch models. Now launching at $209 and $239 respectively, our special code (found below) will knock 15% off both size options so you can score a sweet deal and still have one under the tree in time for this year’s festivities. Free shipping is available on both and you’ll will want to jump below the fold to score the early launch deals. 

CASETiFY Squid Game iPhone cases have arrived. In fact, the upcoming Squid Game x CASETiFY lineup features covers for Apple’s latest iPhone 13 handsets (plus previous-generation models) as well as Samsung Galaxy devices and even a themed-magnetic wireless charger. Squid Game — Netflix’s most popular show in history – has taken the world by storm and now its iconography is here to grace your most precious EDC. Head below for closer look at the CASETiFY Squid Game iPhone cases. 

Here is your breakdown of the best Black Friday home and kitchen deals on tap this year. The deals are already going live and we are expecting some seriously insane doorbusters in the kitchen category, much like year’s past. Instant Pot, Anova, Always Pan, and Keurig are expected to dominate attention in the kitchen, while Anker, Roborock, iRobot, and more will take care of the rest of the house for you. We have taken some time to outline some of the hottest upcoming offers as well as a massive collection of deals that are already live right now for you down below. There are hundreds of dollars in savings and some of the best prices of the year awaiting. Head below for your breakdown of the best Black Friday home and kitchen deals. 

It’s now time to take a look at the best Black Friday smart home deals. Much like some of the other Best of Black Friday guides we have already brought you, many of the most notable deals are already live right now, ahead of next week’s festivities. There’s not even much room to budge for those doorbuster offers that sell out in seconds. The trend is continuing here with rock-bottom pricing already live on Google Nest gear, ecobee, Amazon Echo devices, and even the sought-after Nanoleaf lighting you’re looking to get under the tree this year. So jump below the fold to check out all of this year’s best Black Friday smart home deals now. 

Happy Pokémon launch day, Trainers! Pokémon Shining Pearl and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond are officially out in the wild. If you’re still looking to secure a copy of Pokémon Shining Pearl and/or Brilliant Diamond, we’ve put together some handy links to do so below with some great ways to potentially save some cash on day one alongside some of the latest collectibles and more for all of the Trainers on your holiday shopping list.

We have already previewed the best upcoming Apple, Amazon, console gaming, LEGO, PC gear, fashion, and more price drops, but now it’s time to scope out the best Black Friday headphone deals on the horizon. In fact, some of the most notable advertised prices are already live on this year’s most sought-after sets, including the all-new Bose ANC over-ears, with solid price drops on the way for Beats true wireless models, Sony’s most popular cans, and more. Head below for a closer look at the best Black Friday headphone deals. 

Mario Kart Live Black Friday deals are right around the corner now, and Nintendo just issued a FREE update enabling split-screen multiplayer action. This is great news for folks looking to pick up (another) one of Nintendo’s augmented reality Mario Kart Live Home Circuit sets as you’ll now be able to play multiplayer with only one Switch system in the household via split-screen action. Head below for more details. 

(Update 11/19): The official PlayStation PSN digital Black Friday game sale is now live!!

Sony has now (sort of) unveiled the official PlayStation Black Friday deals. Taking to the official PlayStation Blog today, Sony has now unleashed the absolutely gigantic list of PlayStation 4, PS5, and PS VR titles that will be going on sale starting tomorrow via the PlayStation Store. You’ll also find some price drops available on DualSense wireless controller bundles as well as a selection of apparel, accessories, collectables, and more via the PlayStation Gear store. Head below for a closer look at what will be on tap in the official PlayStation Black Friday sale below. 

Heads up Pokémon fans, we are now tracking some particularly notable price drops on Pokémon Shining Pearl and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond pre-orders. Alongside the highly-anticipated release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus next year, both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are set for release next week and we are already tracking some deep price drops. Over at Daily Steals, you can now pre-order Brilliant Diamond and/or Shining Pearl at $48.99 shipped using code ADSPKMG at checkout. Both still listed at $60 via Amazon, this is the lowest price we have tracked yet. While there is a chance we see deeper deals on Black Friday, I wouldn’t necessarily bank on what will essentially be brand new releases getting all that much more affordable than this. It is possible, but if you want to be playing on day one, now’s your chance to save some cash. Head below for more details. 

It’s that time of year again where we prep folks for the best Black Friday game deals. We have already outlined what to expect from Amazon, and now it’s time to round up all of the deepest price drops on the way for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch gamers. As I’m sure anyone reading this will already know, the console situation isn’t going to be pretty, but we will be in the trenches to make sure every possible in-stock listing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is front and center, much like the highly sought-after new Nintendo Switch OLED model, Black Friday console bundle, and more. Head below for a closer look and be ready to go as early as this weekend for the best chance at the lowest prices. 

Smartish has now unveiled its new customizable MagSafe charger known as the Charge Dinghy. You’re looking at the Apple gear accessory maker’s new magnetic charging puck for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 devices to join the stable of new cases and accessories we featured when Apple unleashed its latest handsets. You’ll find our hands-on reviews for the brand’s MagSafe Gripmunk case that’s compatible with the new customizable MagSafe charger as well as the fabric-wrapped Smartish cable wrangler as part of our Tested with 9to5Toys series, but for now, it’s time for the new Smartish Charge Dinghy. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Hyper is back again today with its new HyperDrive – a double or triple 4K display dock for MacBook. “Ditch the dongles and get your dock on” with the new all-in-one USB-C hub that supports MacBooks ranging from way back in 2016 right up to the brand new 14 and 16-inch models. Hyper is looking to consolidate the multi-display hub experience for MacBook users with its unique new HD134 and HD156 models, for the 13/14-inch and 15/16-inch models respectively. Head below for a closer look and some early pre-sale discounts. 

Microsoft took to its official Xbox Wire today to announce some new design elements for creators making use of its custom Xbox controller editor, Xbox Design Lab. Users can now employ rubberized grip customizations alongside a series of new colorways for accents as well the return of metallic finishes. Just keep in mind, it takes three or four weeks for your custom design to ship, so you might want to jump in as soon as possible if you’re looking for holiday delivery here. Head below for more details. 

The official Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Black Friday ad has now arrived. As usual, we are getting quite a large selection of outdoor gear, hunting equipment, festive decor items, and apparel for the whole family. That’s on top of some smartwatches and Garmin fishing and hunting tech that adventurers on your list will love. We are tracking up to $1,000 in savings here along with rock-bottom pricing on pajamas and T-shirts, gift cards deals, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Black Friday ad. 

The Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 13 has arrived, and we are finally ready to weigh in on the experience. Easily among the most anticipated and high-quality options to wrap your new Apple handset in, the latest edition of Twelve South’s staple vintage leather book-style cover is once again at the top of our list for the best options out there. This time around, the brand has implemented a handy magnet system with MagSafe compatibility, and it’s time to take a closer look in our Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 13 review. Head below for the latest entry to Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

It is time to take a closer look at the OtterBox iPhone 13 PopSocket Case, or the Pro Otter + Pop Symmetry Series Antimicrobial Case, as it is officially known. OtterBox has been a staple in the iPhone protection business for many years, not to mention a mainstay in our yearly roundups of the best cases out there, so it’s time to see what its latest PopSocket-equipped iPhone 13 cover has in store. Head below for our OtterBox iPhone 13 PopSocket Case review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

We now have a good idea of what to expect from the Microsoft Store Black Friday 2021 sale. With the Microsoft Store’s Black Friday ad appearing a little less formal than year’s past, the retailer is highlighting nine or ten of its standout offers this year including gaming gear, laptops, PC games, Xbox Game Pass, and some of its staple software packages. Head below for a look at the upcoming Microsoft Store Black Friday sale. 

Caudabe – a mainstay in our yearly iPhone case roundups – has now expanded its lineup of Apple accessories with its new leather AirPods Pro case. Known as the Crescendo, it, much like some of the Cadaube iPhone 13 cases, wraps your precious Apple earbuds case in a protective shell with a supple leather finish. Unlike some of the high-quality leather leather AirPods Pro cases out there, this one sits with a digestible $35 price tag that just got even more affordable. Head below for a closer look. 

We now have a good idea of the official 2021 Nintendo Black Friday deals. As is customary, Nintendo has dropped a sneak peak at the upcoming official Nintendo Black Friday price drops, including games, the Black Friday console bundle, and more. The brand is hot on the heels of releasing its OLED-model console (be sure to enter our giveaway!) and announcing a shortage in console production through 2022, but now’s a great time to get a good idea of the Nintendo Black Friday deals set to go live starting later this month – just about all of which will be readily available at a number of major retailers come November 21, 2021, or sooner. Head below for more details on the official Nintendo Black Friday deals. 

Oakywood — makers of gorgeous wooden tech and desktop accessories — launched its OakyBlocks and wooden wireless charger just last month, and it’s time to take a closer look. The lineup consists of a range of walnut or oak wood desktop accessories including the Qi-enabled wireless charger on display today as well as the Large Tray seen in our recent Gunnar review, a pen tray, phone stand, sticky notes holder, and more with magnetic modular designs. You can learn more about the entire lineup in our launch coverage, but be sure to head below for our Oakywood wooden wireless charger review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Have a look at the new Twelve South ActionBand for Apple Watch. A direct follow-up to the brand’s already available ActionSleeve, the new workout-focused action band combines a comfortable terry cotton wrist band with an Apple Watch carrier for what Twelve South calls “the world’s most comfortable, wrist-friendly way to work out with your Apple Watch.” Head below for a closer look and a nice launch deal. 

Today we are taking the Gunnar blue light glasses for a test drive. I thought it might be a good time to at least try some of these protective glasses out, considering how many hours per week I’m staring at a screen, and the Gunnar brand is an obvious place to start. The company makes use of patented blue light protection lens technology while offering up a wide range of frame styles to meet your personal tastes. After giving the Gunnar Menlo model blue light glasses a run for a few weeks now, it’s time to weigh in as part of the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

It’s going to be even harder to score a Nintendo Switch console for the holidays than initially expected. If you had your eye on a shiny new Nintendo Switch console to put under the tree this year, standard, OLED, or otherwise, new details from Nikkei Asia suggest it’s just going to get more and more difficult over the next few months and into next year. Head below for more details on the expected Nintendo Switch console shortage and how to score one right now. 

Just after launching a series of classic Genesis games for Switch Online, SEGA and Microsoft are now announcing a new partnership of their own. While the recent Switch Online update isn’t going over particularly well with gamers (mainly due to pricing, among other things), it sounds like SEGA has now inked a deal with Microsoft to work together on a strategic alliance that will see the Tokyo-based gaming company create new experiences with Microsoft’s Azure platform. Head below for more details. 

It’s now time for all of the best Halloween iOS game deals. Every year around this time we see the App Store explode with notable price drops in celebration of the spookiest holiday of the year, and 2021 is no exception. This year, we are tracking a host of offers on top-tier titles to load your mobile gaming library up including everything from FTL and Pascal’s Wager to Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and Kingdom Rush titles. Head below for a closer look at all of the best Halloween iOS game deals. 

After coming away pleased with the iPhone 12 models last year, it’s time to take a hands-on look at the new Oakywood iPhone 13 Wood MagSafe case. Oakywood makes a plethora of accessories for your Apple gear and desktop, many of which feature natural wood finishes like the new magnetic wood desktop accessories and the walnut monitor stand shelf we previously reviewed. And now it’s time for our review of the new Oakywood iPhone 13 Wood MagSafe case in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

After getting our first look at the new Cartella Slim linen cloth covers, Pad & Quill has now unleashed its new 2021 Copertina M1 MacBook Pro cases. The latest edition of Pad & Quill’s Copertina cover once again wraps your precious MacBook Pro in archival quality book cloth and is available in two colorways for both the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models Apple just announced earlier this month. Head below for a closer look at the new 2021 Copertina M1 MacBook Pro cases along with a solid pre-order price drop. 

Today we are taking a look at the new gaming controller-style elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case. The folks over at elago are no strangers to gaming, and pop culture-inspired tech accessories have already dropped Game Boy designs and these retro-style AirPods 3 cases. The new elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case continues that trend in the form of an old-school SNES controller-like design reminiscent of the multi-color Japanese and European editions of Nintendo’s iconic home console. Head below for more details on the new elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case and a solid launch discount. 

Sony has now taken to the official PS Blog to unveil the November PlayStation Plus free games. Next month we are actually getting the three usual freebies on top of three additional offerings in celebration of PS VR’s 5th anniversary. You’ll find all of today’s best game deals in this morning’s roundup and even more details on the November PlayStation Plus free games below. 

Amazon launched its holiday gift guides yesterday, and it is now time to dive into the small business section. After taking a closer look at the electronics, fashion, and home goods picks, we are now ready to explore the small businesses Amazon is highlighting this year. This guide is once again focused on smaller operations and the interesting gift ideas they come along with, including items in just about every product category, some great stocking stuffers, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the 2021 Amazon small business gift guide. 

It’s now time for another PlayStation State of Play presentation. Today’s broadcast is expected to run just shy of 30 minutes or so and feature upcoming titles for both PlayStation 4 and Sony’s flagship PS5 console. “Tune in for updates on existing games, as well as a few reveals from our partners around the world. See you then!” Everything kicks off right now, and you can follow along with today’s PlayStation State of Play presentation below. 

It’s now time to take a look at the 2021 Amazon Home Gift Guide. Now about a month away from the beginning of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, Amazon has unleashed its annual holiday gift guides including this year’s wide-ranging home goods edition. Filled with new toys for the kitchen, smart home gadgets to make your living space more intelligent, a host of holiday decor items, and much more, head below for a closer look at the 2021 Amazon Home Gift Guide. 

After seeing some new 20th anniversary gear from Microsoft previously with the special edition headset and controller, the Duke is set to make its triumphant return. The original Xbox controller is, in some circles, known as the Duke, mostly due to its gigantic form factor, and third-party accessory maker Hyperkin is ready to bring it back once again for Xbox’s 20th anniversary. Set for release just ahead of holiday 2021, Hyperkin is issuing three new designs on its Duke Wired Controller for Xbox Series X/S, and everything is now up for pre-order. 

All of Tuesday’s best Mac and iOS app deals are now up for the taking. This morning saw some notable deals drop on Apple TV 4K alongside the first solid offer on Apple’s AirPods Pro with MagSafe case and the all-new M1 Pro MacBook Pro, but for now it’s all about the software deals. Highlights include titles like Niffelheim, The Great Coffee App, Hexologic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.