Justin Kahn

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.

After a less-than-stellar first impression, Microsoft has now unleashed the new Halo Infinite campaign overview trailer and things are looking much better. The initial gameplay reveal for the most anticipated Xbox Series X game didn’t go over well with fans last summer, with some rough visuals and a lackluster presentation overall, but it appears 343 Industries has made leaps and bounds on the Halo Infinite campaign since then. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s new 6-minute trailer. 

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is scheduled to launch starting today with access to the new Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis game libraries. Nintendo Switch Online is getting a big-time upgrade today with the launch of Nintendo’s new premium-tier Switch Online membership that includes everything in the standard subscription alongside the new Switch Online N64 and Genesis titles as well as the just-announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC expansion. Head below for more details on when and where to access the new Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

All of Friday’s best Android game and app deals are now up for the taking. Our Samsung deal hub is bursting at the seams today with fresh new price drops at Amazon including soundbars, handsets, laptops, storage media, and more, but for now it’s all about the apps. Today’s collection is highlighted by titles like Samorost 2 and 3, Everybody’s RPG, Alien Shooter 2, The Choice of Life: Middle Ages, and more. Head below the fold for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

Hot on the heels of Apple’s newly announced laptops, we are taking a look at the just-released Pad & Quill M1 MacBook cases. Officially known as the Cartella Slim Case for M1 MacBook Pro, it is available for both the 14-inch and 16-inch M1 Pro and M1 Max models. These made-in-the-US cases are up for pre-order with a November shipping date and, best of all, are now 15% off with our exclusive discount code. 

HYPER is introducing the “world’s most powerful” 245W GaN Charger and 245W USB-C Battery Pack (27000mAh/100Wh) today. The brand previously introduced us to the “world’s first” 100W GaN USB-C charger as well as its HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand this past summer. Now it’s time to take a look at its new 245W GaN Charging Station and the accompanying USB-C Battery Pack. Head below for a closer look, availability details, and pre-sale discounts. 

It is now time for all of today’s best game and app deals courtesy of Apple’s digital storefronts. Alongside today’s iOS and Mac app deals, we also have offers on Apple’s official iPhone 13 Pro MagSafe Leather Case as well as Nanoleaf’s new Shapes HomeKit starter kits and even more in our Apple deal hub. Highlights of today’s software price drops include titles like Cessabit, SnakeSnap!, Lock Notes Pro, RegEx Lab, Folder Icons, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

In today’s best game deals, trusted eBay seller Nation Wide Distributors (97.8% positive feedback from $179,000+) is now offering Paper Mario: The Origami King on Nintendo Switch for $33.50 shipped. Regularly $60, and currently on sale for $42 shipped at Amazon, today’s deal is the lowest price we can find and a solid opportunity to bring it to your Switch library. This is the latest Paper Mario adventure for Switch with strategic, ring-based battles that “requires both puzzle-solving skills and a quick wit.” Players are tasked with helping Mario “battle evil Folded Soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach’s castle from the clutches of King Olly.” Head below for more including Resident Evil Village: Deluxe Edition, It Takes Two, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, DOOM 3: VR Edition, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and much more. 

Dbrand has now unveiled a new, redesigned set of PlayStation 5 face plates, or Darkplates as they are officially known. The new designs come just days after legal action from Sony forced the brand to remove the previous-generation models from its website. But apparently Dbrand is at least a little bit more confident the updated PlayStation 5 face plate design “neutralizes any future infringement claims from Sony.” Head below for more details. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new CASETiFY iPhone 13 MagSafe Impact Case. The brand has always stood out for its wild, Instagram-ready designs, and this year’s collection is no different. The 2021 lineup features a number of recycled options as well as a stronger focus on environmentally-conscious designs with MagSafe compatibility entering the fray on just every model available. Today’s we are diving in with a review of the CASETiFY iPhone 13 MagSafe Impact Case in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Update: elago’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its Snapshot Cover for $10.99 Prime shipped. That’s nearly 30% off the going rate and a new Amazon all-time low. 

We featured the elago Snapshot — the brand’s combination AirPods Pro and AirTag case — earlier this month when it launched. Carrying a regular $15 price tag, we are now tracking the first notable price drop on the new cover over at Amazon for $12.99 Prime shipped. While it might not be a huge discount, if you’re looking to score one, now is the lowest price we have tracked outside of a very limited offer on day one at $13. This “durable” silicone case protects your AirPods Pro while offering up a dedicated slot for your AirTag as well. You can learn more about the elago Snapshot in our launch coverage and down below. 

Today we are getting hands-on with the CYRILL Brick vegan leather iPhone 13 case. CYRILL – a Spigen sister brand – launched its new iPhone 13 cases lineup just after Apple announced its latest handsets with a series of MagSafe-ready options as well as its Cecile flower designs and its Classic Charm crossbody option. But for today, we are diving in with the CYRILL Brick vegan leather iPhone 13 case in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

We are now ready to head into the weekend with all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Our Android and Chromebook deal hubs have some fresh new hardware offers including this new all-time low on a OnePlus 9 5G bundle, but for now it’s all about the Google Play software. Highlights of this afternoon’s app deal collection include titles like Botanicula, CHUCHEL, Minaurs, Moon Writer Pro Key, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals.