Justin Kahn

This year’s shopping extravaganza will be starting as early as tomorrow (and already has in many cases), so let’s dive into this year’s best Black Friday headphones deals. Many of this year’s best deals from Beats, Bose, Sony, and others have already started to go live at some of the biggest retailers out there, but there are a few notable advertised deals still to come. We have laid out all of the best options available right now along with the best Black Friday Headphones deals coming over the weekend and beyond down below.  

We now have our first look at the new Miles Morales adidas Superstars. A collaboration between Sony, Insomniac Games, and adidas have brought one of the latter brand’s most iconic silhouettes to the upcoming Miles Morales game, but there will also be a limited run of physical, real-world adidas originals kicks known as the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Superstar. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

This year’s biggest Black Friday ads are out, and it’s now time to parse through all of the best Black Friday home goods and kitchenware deals. From the hottest Instant Pot multi-cooker models and $10 appliances to Ninja air fryer combo units, iRobot vacuums, and hundreds of dollars in savings on the KitchenAid stand mixers, there’s something for every household on sale this year. The deals will be kicking off as early as this week, so be sure to browse through our top picks below to ensure you’re ready to pull the trigger when the price is right and before everything sells out. 

It’s now time to dive into this year’s best Black Friday game deals. Now that just about all of the biggest retailers have shown their hands with 2020 ad leaks, we have a much better idea of where the lowest possible prices for the hottest titles and gear will be this year. This is a great way to plan out your shopping strategy, if not just to get an idea of how much certain titles and items are going to be priced at various retailers — not to mention PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Black Friday stock details. Head below for a closer look at this year’s best Black Friday game deals and more. 

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Today, we are taking a closer look at the new MUJJO Full Leather iPhone 12 case lineup. Another mainstay in our yearly roundups of the best options for Apple’s latest, the 2020 lineup shines again with premium Japanese microfiber, vegetable-tanned leather, and stealthy, debossed branding. But with so much competition in the leather iPhone case category, it’s time to go hands-on to see how MUJJO’s $40+ iPhone 12 cases stack up in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

You’re reading Tested with 9to5Toys, where we explore everyday tech essentials that make life a bit easier. Browse through our entire guide for all of the latest reviews, and sound off in the comments below if there’s something you’d like to see featured.

The 2020 Totallee iPhone 12 case lineup has landed. The brand is well-known around these here parts as being among the best options for those looking for that barely there coverage for their iPhone of choice, and the 2020 cases are no exception. Totallee’s latest matte and transparent offerings carry the proven ultra-thin design over from last year’s covers while ensuring compatibility with latest iteration of Apple’s MagSafe system. Head below for more details and some hands-on impressions in our Tested with 9to5Toys on Totallee’s iPhone 12 case lineup.

Back in March, game developer Ndemic Creations announced Plague Inc. The Cure — an expansion to its popular plague simulation experience. At the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, Ndemic decided it would turn the tables on its popular viral infection simulator to allow gamers to save the world from a deadly virus instead. Well, after months of focused development and working with some of the world’s leading health organizations, Plague Inc. The Cure is finally available for download. More details below. 

We can now add the 2020 Cabela’s Black Friday ad to our growing collection. More specifically, this is a combo ad for both Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops filled with loads of gear for hunters and outdoor-oriented folks as well as deep price drops on fishing gear, apparel, and much more. You’re looking at nearly 28-pages of deals with many of them set to kick off on November 23, 2020. Head below for a closer look at the 2020 Cabela’s Black Friday ad. 

Today, we are taking a look at the new PreSonus Revelator USB Mic for Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows. PreSonus is well-known in both the professional and home recording space for everything from mixing systems and control surfaces to audio interfaces, speakers, and more, but today, the brand is stepping into the home USB mic space. Backed by a host of interesting software-based features, head below for a closer look at the new Revelator USB Mic. 

We are now ready to gather all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. This is the place to find all of the most notable price drops on games and apps from Apple’s digital storefronts every morning. Today is no exception with notable deals now available on the brilliant Dead Cells alongside price drops on Wanderlust: Transsiberian, Writey – Learn Handwriting, 7 Minute Workout: Lose Weight, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

It’s PlayStation 5 launch day! Gamers have anxiously been waiting for this day for quite a while, especially after the PlayStation 5 pre-order fiasco, and it is finally here. While most folks weren’t able to land a pre-order back in September when they (sort of) went live for the first time, today will be your next chance. While only some retailers have given us any details on stock, we are expecting several listings to go live throughout the day today. Head below for more details on when and where to buy a PlayStation 5 on launch day. 

Walmart is now offering the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker for $139 shipped. Regularly up to $229, today’s deal is nearly 40% in savings, $30 below our previous mention, and the best we can find. Amazon third-party sellers currently have it starting from $160 or so without Prime shipping. This is a 6.5-quart multi-cooker that separates itself from most of the popular Instant Pot models with built-in air frying capabilities. It ships with a 6.5-quart ceramic-coated non-stick cooking pot as well as a 4-quart crisping basket (large enough for 3-pounds of fries), a stainless steel reversible rack, and more. Rated 4+ stars from hundreds. More details below. 

Just on the heels on Apple announcing the first Silicon Mac models, Pad & Quill is now offering big savings on its 2020 Aria leather MacBook cases. Available for both the new 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air (as well as similarly sized 2018, 2019, and 2020 models), the Pad & Quill Aria cases wrap your precious Apple laptop in a full-grain leather book-style cover and are now available at 15% off. Head below for more details. 

Today, we are getting our first look at the horizontal Grovemade iPhone 12 MagSafe Dock. The brand has been on a roll over the last few months, slowly unleashing its 2020 lineup of desktop and Apple gear accessories, with premium hardwood construction, wool finishes, and best of all, launch day pricing. Head below for a closer look at the new iPhone 12 MagSafe Dock. 

Update 11/24 2021: It appears as though Amazon will have Xbox Series X in-stock today for Prime members only: “Amazon Prime customers will have priority access to the Xbox Series X until November 24, 2021.” Get ready to go! it should be live (if it goes live) right here.

Xbox Series X launch day is upon us. Many of us have been waiting years for this day, and it’s finally here. After the pre-order window came and went without as many gamers getting a chance to score a new Xbox Series X or Series S as we would have liked, today is the next chance to get one before the holidays. Many of the biggest retailers have already confirmed more stock of both consoles will be available today (if it isn’t already) and you’ll find all of the details on when and where to buy an Xbox Series X or Series S along with some handy links down below. 

Just days away from the launch of PlayStation 5, a new PS5 Remote Play app has quietly popped up out of nowhere, according to reports. Not to be confused with the already available PS4 Remote Play app that allows gamers to run titles on “PC, Mac, Apple iOS, or Android devices,” this is the PS5 version. It seemingly allows gamers to use a PlayStation 4 console to control a PS5. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

All of Monday morning’s best Mac and iOS app deals are now up for the taking. Today’s collection includes classic RPGs gone mobile, a 3D atlas for Mac, sleeping and photography apps, puzzlers, and much more. Specifically speaking, you’re looking at notable deals on titles like Kotoro, The Great Coffee App, Sleep Sounds, Kotoro, Nightcam, and Icewind Dale, among others. Hit the jump for a complete look at all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

After catching a glimpse of the upcoming GameStop sale this morning and the Mushroom Kingdom Holiday Gift Guide at the tail end of last week, we now have this year’s Nintendo Black Friday deals. As usual, Nintendo’s holiday offers don’t necessarily come in the form of a traditional ad, but rather a specialized page on its site highlighting some of the official price drops that will be available at select (most) retailers for the holidays. This year is no exception with special edition consoles, price drops on games, and more. 

Many of the best holiday gift guides are now up, from Amazon and GameStop to Nordstrom and adidas, but for now, it’s time to take a look at Oprah’s Favorite Things list. In celebration and support of Black-owned small businesses, Amazon has now posted this year’s Oprah gift guide featuring everything from specialty grocery items and apparel to cosmetics, home goods, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

Just as the rest of Apple’s latest handset lineup goes up for pre-order, the new Nodus iPhone 12 cases arrive. The Nodus lineup always catches our eye with its vibrant finishes and gorgeous leather exteriors. While I have always been a fan of the thin Apple leather cases, Nodus has been a go-to for years, and the iPhone 12 lineup looks to be much of the same with updated colorways and new magnetic features. This year, Nodus is refreshing its Access and Shell cases as well as introducing the new Fender Case and magnetic Micro Dock. Head below for a closer look and some early launch deals. 

After seeing lists from Amazon, GameStop, adidas, and many more, we now have the 2020 Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide. Super Mario, Link, Pikachu, and your favorite Animal Crossing personalities are front and center this year, with the 35th-anniversary gear on display, as well as Nintendo’s hard-to-get consoles, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

Today we are getting a look at the Big Lots Black Friday ad. After catching a glimpse of HP’s offerings earlier this morning, not to mention the rest of the big-time ads right here, it’s time to see what Big Lots will have in store. Ranging from kitchenware and home goods to furniture sets, toys, and more, head below for a closer at the retailer’s best upcoming offers, Black Friday store hours, and more. 

Sony has now dropped some new details for PlayStation 5 launch day sales. PS5 pre-orders were admittedly an unmitigated disaster back in September when the units were scheduled to go live. Very few units were available and subsequently, not many folks were able to secure one for the holidays. But as we previously reported, PlayStation 5 launch day sales are expected to go live next week and Sony has confirmed as much on its official blog today. It has also dropped some details on how to grab one come launch day, just don’t expect to find any in-store. More details below. 

NBA 2K developer Visual Concepts has taken to its official blog today to outline the new NBA 2K21 City hub world. Coming with the next-generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox One S/X versions of the game, the former “Neighborhood” hub will be transforming into a larger scale setup known as “The City.” Adding a series of new gameplay modes into what is essentially a sort of multiplayer open-world hub for the latest NBA 2K game, it will feature various factions to align with, driveway pick-up games, NPCs, and much more. Head below for more details and the “NBA 2K21: Welcome to The City” trailer. 

Amazon will now be shipping out random orders in special edition Super Mario packaging. As part of the titular hero’s 35th Anniversary, Nintendo has teamed up with Amazon to create a historical splash page for the Mushroom Kingdom as well as the limited edition packaging. The special edition Amazon Nintendo packaging will be hitting doorsteps throughout the month of November, but purchasing Nintendo gear on Amazon won’t guarantee you score it. More details below. 

Grovemade is continuing to roll out its new lineup of Apple gear accessories with the Wood MagSafe Dock. This year’s wood and wool-themed collection started with the brand’s matching iPad stand just before we saw the Wood MacBook Dock and is completed by the new Wood MagSafe Dock for iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. Hit the jump for more details and an early launch discount. 

November has officially kicked off and we now have the 2020 Lenovo Black Friday ad. While the majority of the most popular retailers, including Best Buy, Walmart, and others have already shown their hands for this year’s biggest shopping event, we now have a much better idea of what to expect from Lenovo’s online deals. PC laptops, Bose speakers and headphones, Lenovo Smart Frame and smart home gear, Xbox Series S/X, and more are all on tap this year. Head below for a closer look. 

Spider-Man: Miles Morales — the follow-up to the 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man title — is getting some interesting Into the Spider-Verse crossover content. The film essentially put Miles’ iteration of the web-slinging hero on the map for the masses, and developer Insomniac has decided to bring his iconic red and black suit into next month’s release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Hit the jump for all of the details on how to score the Into the Spider-Verse suit. 

We got our first look at Final Fantasy XVI last month as part of the PlayStation 5 game’s showcase. The lengthy “Awakening” trailer Sony showcased gave us a good look at the game’s characters, setting, cutscenes, and enemies, but details on the experience were thin at best. Since then, Square Enix has updated the official site with a host of new details on the game world and characters just before the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, took to the official PlayStation Blog to offer even more information on the protagonists, summons, and more. Head below for more details. 

After getting our first look at the brand’s new MacBook stand last week, today Grovemade is introducing its new Wood iPad Stand. Pulling the design sensibilities from the aforementioned MacBook variant, Grovemade’s latest iPad holder features the brand’s usual penchant for premium materials alongside a minimalist design, and best of all, introductory pricing. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Today we are taking a closer look at LUMI — ROLI’s new connected light-up keyboard controller for learning how to play piano. ROLI began taking orders after a successful Kickstarter put the new iOS-based learning platform on the map, and we have since had a chance to go hands-on with the Guitar Hero meets MIDI keyboard controller learning system. Head below for more details. 

Ubisoft’s film and television department have been busy over the last few years bringing the company’s IP to the big screen and it now looks like a Netflix Assassin’s Creed slate of content is on the way. A brief video for the new partnership hit the official Netflix Twitter account today to tease what sounds like a lineup of upcoming shows/series spanning live-action and animated products. Head below for more details.

Microsoft took to YouTube today with an official next-generation Xbox Series X walkthrough. The lengthy video highlights “faster load times, higher frame rates, and more dynamic game worlds,” with the main focus being on the user experience of booting up an Xbox Series X or S on launch day. While this isn’t a full-on teardown video like we got from Sony recently, today’s presentation showcases the Xbox Series X and Series S redesigned user interface, sharing features, quick resume access, and more. Head below for more details and to see it for yourself. 

After seeing some early plans from Home Depot, Walmart, and others, we now have the 2020 Macy’s Black Friday ad. The 26-page ad is filled with notable deals on kitchenware and other home goods as well as some fitness tech deals and loads of apparel. We are also getting some light details on both the online and in-store events. Head below for a closer look at this year’s 2020 Macy’s Black Friday ad.

Pro Distributing (98.9% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals is offering the Sony PlayStation VR Aim Controller Firewall Zero Hour Bundle for $64.95 shipped. Regularly $80 at GameStop and direct from Sony, this bundle currently fetches $72 at Amazon where it hasn’t dropped any lower since 2018. Not only does this set score you a copy of the PS VR game, Firewall Zero Hour (regularly $20 on its own), but also the PS VR Aim Controller (currently $75 on Amazon without the game). Compatible with a host of PlayStation VR shooter games, it offers “advanced motion sensing and light tracking technology” in a two-handed controller for heightened virtually reality immersion. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,500 Amazon customers. More details below. 

The first custom PS5 plates to alter the PlayStation 5 color scheme have surfaced. PlayStation 5 will launch next month in one colorway with stark white panels or wings surrounding the black innards. These panels can pop-off to reveal the inner workings of the console — allowing owners to access the PS5 expandable storage — but also to customize the look of the new Sony flagship gaming console. Head below for a closer look. 

Sony has now taken to its PS official blog to drop some new details on Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Disney Plus for PlayStation 5. It’s hard to even care about these add-on entertainment services while some of us are still just waiting to even get a PS5, but the gaming console is the center of entertainment in some homes and we now have a much clearer picture of how it will all work on PS5 come day one. Head below for more details.

Grovemade, makers of some of the best premium desk accessories out there, is introducing its new Wood MacBook Dock today with special launch pricing. The new MacBook holder features an American wood finish with stainless steel, felt, and natural cork accents to provide your precious laptop with a worthy dock to house it. All of the details can be found below along with the Wood MacBook Dock introductory pricing.
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Today, we are taking a hands-on look at the new Marshall Major IV Headphones. The Bluetooth 5.0 Major IV pack 80+ hours of un-tethered playback, Marshall’s iconic branding, and wireless charging built into the ear cup. Clocking in at $150, it’s time to see how Marshall’s new Major series headphones stack up and to give the modernized feature set a test for ourselves. Head below for a closer look.
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Apple has now officially unleashed this year’s updated handsets are we now seeing some solid leather iPhone 12 case deals from Pad & Quill. Its fresh new lineup of leather wallet and pocket book-style covers for iPhone 12, Pro, mini, and 12 Pro Max are now available to order with a special launch discount in tow. Head below for all of the details.
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When developer Sucker Punch revealed the completely free Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer suite back in August, it was a triumph for samurai-turned-ninjas everywhere. At the time we were left with loads of anticipation and a vague “Fall 2020” release date, but that all changes now. We also have new details on the game’s 1.1 update, now scheduled for next week, including the new dog companion mechanic. Head below for all of the details and the Ghost of Tsushima Legends release date.
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It’s time to dive into today’s best Android app and game deals. While the popular Parallels Desktop 16 saw some solid price drops this morning, it is time for some mobile Android offers. Today’s collection ranges from health and reminder apps to platformers, dungeon crawlers, freebie icon packs, and more. Highlights include The Lonely Hacker, Blue Light Filter, Pocket Rogues, This Is the Police 2, She Sees Red, and Drink Water Reminder Pro, among others. Hit the jump for a closer look.

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We now know Mortal Kombat 11 players will be receiving free next-generation upgrades on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Joining Marvel’s Avengers, The Witcher 3, and Cyberpunk 2077, this is great news for MK11 players much like the new Ultimate Edition and, more importantly, the three new fighters including Rambo. The slew of updates and add-ons will come available in just over a month, just in time for next-generation hardware from Microsoft and Sony. More details below.
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