Justin Kahn

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. 

The upcoming Switch Online N64 and SEGA Genesis update now has an official release date and price tag, but you’re probably not going to like it. The addition of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games to Nintendo’s Online Switch service is a very exciting one, but just as we assumed, it’s going to cost you significantly more than the current $20 per year you’re paying for Switch Online right now. The new Switch Online Expansion Pack, as it is officially known, will launch later this month with the new Switch Online AnimalCrossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise update, but you’ll need to have the new Switch Online N64 and SEGA Genesis Expansion Pack to access it all. More details below. 

While Microsoft did give away a full-size model previously, the new Xbox Mini Fridge now has an official release date and price so everyone can try to score the coolest gaming collectible out there. After Microsoft poked fun at itself regarding the fridge-like shape of its new Xbox Series X console at launch, things have come full circle with the new Xbox Mini Fridge going up for pre-order next week. More details below. 

Nintendo has just launched a series of indie publisher game sales via the eShop. A great time to pick up some quirky and lesser known titles, the deals start from $5 and range from RPGs and action titles to party games and more. You’ll find titles from tinyBuild, Humble Games, and Team17 including some great Halloween-worthy titles to get you in the spooky mood and much more. Head below the fold for a closer look at our top picks and over to today’s console game roundup for even more.  

Today, we are diving in headfirst with a hands-on look at the new Spigen iPhone 13 Ultra Hybrid Mag case. This case joins the rest of the wide-ranging Spigen iPhone 13 lineup, including its MagSafe-ready Armor Case with Air Cushion we reviewed previously, as the brand’s clear, magnetic offering boasting that all too familiar MagSafe logo on the back. While we have seen our fair share of similar-looking cases from other brands, it’s time to see how Spigen’s clear iPhone 13 Ultra Hybrid Mag case stacks up in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

We’re taking a look at the new V-MODA wireless earbuds known as the Hexamove series. V-MODA – well known for its high-quality audio gear and metal Crossfade 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – is unveiling its very first true wireless earbuds today with the new Hexamove Lite and Pro models. Featuring “extensively researched ergonomics” and V-MODA’s usual attention to high-quality materials, you’ll want to head below for a closer look and more details on the new Hexamove V-MODA wireless earbuds. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Coach iPhone 13 Leather Slim Wrap Case. The Coach iPhone 13 case lineup was one of the first out of the gate this year alongside the Incipio models, and it’s time to take a closer look at the fashion brand’s latest covers for Apple’s new handsets. Head below for a closer look at our Coach iPhone 13 Leather Slim Wrap Case review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

It’s time to take a look at the new 8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox consoles and Windows 10. Now up for pre-order, this is essentially the same as the multi-platform wireless model that launched back in March, just with a focus on Microsoft platforms, a wired connection, and a lower price tag to match. Head below for more details and some pre-order information. 

Nintendo 64 Switch Online games are official! Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games, along with some new wireless controllers to match, are all on the way. Nintendo announced this as part of yesterday’s Direct presentation. Alongside the official reveal of the new Kirby and the Forgotten Land, more details on Splatoon 3, and our first good look at Bayonetta 3 gameplay, Nintendo officially announced the upcoming inclusion of both N64 and Genesis to its online Switch service. Those games will also be supported by some not-so-affordable new wireless SEGA Genesis and Nintendo 64 controllers that seem only to be available to Switch Online subscribers — much like the already available Super Nintendo and NES variants. However, it sounds like these titles will only be available as part of a new and likely more expensive Switch Online membership tier. More details below. 

After just taking a look at the brand’s new magnetic wood desktop accessories, we now have an exclusive offer for 9to5 readers on the Oakywood iPhone 13 cases. In fact, today’s promotion applies to everything Oakywood sells sitewide, whether that’s its felt iPad sleeves we reviewed previously or its handmade oak and walnut monitor stand shelf, everything is now 15% off with our special code. Shipping prices vary by order and delivery location and start at around $5 or so. Head below for more details, deals on the new Oakywood iPhone 13 cases, and our exclusive promo code. 

After getting a look at the new 20th anniversary peripherals last week, Microsoft has today taken to its official Xbox blog to unveil the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob Xbox Series X consoles. These special edition versions of Microsoft’s flagship home console come in celebration of last week’s launch of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl – the station’s take on Nintendo’s Smash Bros. mascot brawler– that features characters from SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X consoles as well as details on how to score one. 

The new Incipio lineup of covers for Apple’s latest handsets has been one of the most popular among 9to5 readers this year, and it’s time to take a closer look at the Incipio Slim iPhone 13 case. The Slim provides a translucent design to show off your new iPhone 13’s colorway while maintaining a robust design to protect against up to 14-foot impacts and more. Head below for a closer look at our Incipio Slim iPhone 13 case review in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys entry. 

The official simplehuman eBay store is offering its 8-inch round sensor mirror pro for $195 shipped in manufacturer refurbished condition. Regularly $250 when it’s available on Amazon, this rarely discounted smart mirror is now down at the lowest price we can find. This is a 5x magnification mirror with a magnetically removable 10x detail mirror that can be affixed to either the front or back of the unit. From there, you’ll find a tru-lux light system that “closely simulates natural sunlight’s full color spectrum” for over 50,000 color variations alongside Alexa support, auto light-up motion detection, and a companion app to “capture light settings from the environment around you and recreate them on the mirror.” A 2-year warranty is included with purchase. Head below for more simplehuman deals. 

After rumors started to ramp up in August, Rockstar has now officially confirmed the upcoming re-release of Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as part of the new Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. Officially known as Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, the upcoming collection of GTA titles will indeed feature upgraded visuals and enhancements, all while maintaining the original charm, according to Rockstar. Head below for more details on the new Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. 

Happy Nintendo Switch OLED launch day! After years of rumors surrounding a 4K Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo took just about everyone by surprise when it unveiled the new Switch OLED model back at the beginning of July. While some folks already managed to secure one when pre-orders kicked off about a month later, we are expecting some listings to go in and out of stock for the rest of us today. Head below for some quick links and more details on Nintendo Switch OLED launch day. 

Microsoft has now unveiled a new Xbox controller and headset for the 20th Anniversary of the console. The 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and the matching 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Stereo Headset will launch on November 15 – the same day the original Xbox was released in 2001. Head below for more details and pre-order links. 

Today, Seagate is announcing its next-generation portable Xbox SSD. Officially known as the Seagate Game Drive for Xbox SSD, it provides an additional 1TB of game storage to your setup to offer up “a premium, high-speed Game Vault.” Compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and any generation of Xbox One, it also introduces flash-speed performance to Seagate’s lineup of external drives for Microsoft’s home consoles. Head below for a closer look and more details on this month’s release. 

We are now ready to weigh in on the latest OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case known as the Strada Series. OtterBox is among the most popular third-party Apple gear accessory makers out there and well known for its particularly protective models. The Strada Series OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case continues that trend, but instead wraps your device up in a premium leather folio-style cover that is about as stylish as it is protective for your precious new Apple handset. Head below for a closer look and our hands-on Strada Series OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft and adidas are announcing a new global partnership to celebrate the brands’ “shared heritage of play and unveil our first console-inspired sneaker collaboration.” Head below for a closer look at the new Xbox adidas shoes. 

For the latest 9to5Toys Tested review we take a hands-on look at the new Spigen iPhone 13 Mag Armor Case. Spigen is among the best third-party brands out there with affordable options for Apple’s new handsets every year, and the 2021 lineup is no exception. Today we’re zeroing in on the brand’s magnetic Mag Armor Case, but you’ll likely have noticed its offerings featured in our “best of” roundup for years now, and rightfully so. Its cases are typically better quality than the price tags might suggest (especially with the far more affordable Amazon listings) and it’s now time to check out the 2021 Spigen iPhone 13 Mag Armor Case in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. Head below for a closer look.