Patrick Campanale

In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s Labor Day sale offers a plethora of discounts, Apple Watch Series 4 is on sale for up to $70 off, Powerbeats Pro hit new low of $200, more…

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Target customers across the nation have been participating in the company’s Drive Up delivery service. It allows shoppers to browse the Target website or app, visit a participating Target store, and have the order brought right to their car. No membership fee is required. Well, the company just finished its expansion, and is the “first retailer to offer a service like Drive Up in every state.” Keep reading to learn more about this service and how it could benefit you.

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At IFA this year, Lenovo announced several new computers with varying styles. Whether you want an all-in-one that takes its design cues from trees (seriously) or ultrabooks that weigh less than 3 pounds while still packing a punch, Lenovo has you covered. The company’s latest products feature up to 10-hours of battery life, and the all-in-one even packs a built-in Qi wireless charger. Keep reading to find out more.

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If you’re a photographer or videographer and haven’t experienced Sony’s mirrorless cameras, well, these new models might entice you a bit more. Just announced, the Sony a6600 and a6100 are sure to become staples of YouTubers and photographers alike thanks to high-end features in a small form factor. Leading the way is 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 180-degree tillable display, and more. Keep reading to learn if Sony’s latest cameras could be a good fit for you.

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ZHIYUN, a well-known gimbal maker, just announced its latest SMOOTH-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal. This handheld stabilizer aims to set itself apart from others, like DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3, by offering 16-hours of battery life, “true” pocket-sized, 360-degree Infinite Vortex Mode, and budget-friendly pricing from $109. Keep reading to learn more.

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Activision and Infinity Ward just finished up a weekend with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s Gunfight mode in alpha. It was open to all players, even those who hadn’t pre-ordered the game yet. I spent quite a bit of time in both Gunfight and Gunfight OSP modes and here are my thoughts.

This post will mainly focus on the actual gameplay of Gunfight mode if you want to learn more, read up in our announcement post here.

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UGREEN, a company we’ve reviewed in the past, just launched a brand-new USB-C Power Delivery battery bank. Packing 10000mAh of capacity, you’ll be able to enjoy 18W USB-C PD, which is enough to power the latest iPad Pro, iPhone (with a USB-C to Lightning cable), and the USB-A port is capable of Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 technology.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s latest Mac mini drops to a new low at Amazon, Apple Watch Series 3 gets a massive discount to $229, entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro is available for under $1,000, more…

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If you’ve ever ridden on a longboard, it’s a great experience (as long as you have a big enough stretch of road ahead). The wheels generally ride super smooth, and you can go long distances without having to push often. Well, SWAGTRON is helping you get rid of pushing all-together with the Swagskate NG2 AI-powered electric longboard. This model finishes out the company’s lineup of electric skateboards, offering a full-sized 38.6-inch longboard. Unlike other powered skateboards, however, the Swagskate NG2 uses AI technology to allow riders to accelerate or brake just by shifting their weight, no remote needed.

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If you’re a photographer at all, then you’ve likely heard of ND (neutral density) and polarizing filters. While you can get them individually for iPhone from companies like Moment or SANDMARC, the latter just introduced a premium line of polarized ND filters specifically for Apple’s smartphone. Polarizing filters remove unwanted glares and reflections, while ND filters allow you to have more control over exposure and lighting. This hybrid polarized ND filter for iPhone from SANDMARC is perfect for the traveling iPhoneographer who wants to capture the best pictures possible.

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Philips is a household name these days. Whether you’re wanting to upgrade your smart home with Hue or WiZ, or you’re looking for a new razor, air fryer, or something entire different, Philips has the product for you. The comapny is now bringing its budget-friendly computer peripheral lineup to the US on Amazon’s storefront. Pricing on the Philips gaming peripheral lineup starts at just $8 Prime shipped, so head below to find out more.

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If you’re in the process of setting up a home security system, then you might have seen the trend to use IR-based night vision technology. Though this is a fantastic option for those who want to see in the dark, it generally removes the color from the equation, leaving you with more of a black and white look. Though that’s fine for most use cases, having full color at night would still be a great feature. That’s what YI’s latest Kami Outdoor Security Camera brings to the table, plus so much more at $100.

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If you’re anything like me, then you’re likely waiting for the next Call of Duty with bated breath. I cannot wait for the remake of Modern Warfare to hit, as the original series was among my favorite Call of Duty games ever. Well, we’re getting our first taste of the latest from Infinity Ward this weekend in an open 2v2 alpha test for all on PlayStation 4. That’s right, this is exclusive to PlayStation gamers for now, but if you have Sony’s latest console, then you can enjoy Modern Warfare in alpha form before all of your friends from August 23rd to 25th.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s massive Anniversary Sale, the latest iPad Air is up to $52 off at Amazon, Sony’s 6.2-inch CarPlay receiver drops to $236.50, more…

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One thing that plagues many home theaters is cable management. I know that my TV setup has cables going everywhere and it’s always a mess. While you can use things like Legrand’s Wiremold Cord Cover Kit, there’s nothing quite like hiding all of your cables. That’s where Legrand’s On-Q home theater cable management and power kits come into play. These kits provide homeowners with everything needed to safely extend power to a wall-mounted display as well as A/V cables and more, giving you a much cleaner home theater.

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The USB-C standard is a great thing when companies use it to its full capabilities. One such capability is the fact that a single USB-C cable run from your MacBook or Windows machine can both power a display and send data to it, negating the need for a secondary power cable. I’ve used this setup personally with a portable USB-C monitor and absolutely love it. However, the options for USB-C monitors like this have been lacking for quite a while. VIOTEK just announced two new USB-C monitors as part of its LinQ lineup with pricing from $170. Both options are 1080p, 60Hz, and offer a 178-degree viewing angle thanks to the IPS panel.

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SWAGTRON is back with a selection of new products, this time, however, as Walmart exclusives. You’ll find the SWAGTRON Swagboard Evo and Swagboard Hero hoverboards at your local Walmart soon with quite a few awesome features. The Evo offers multi-color LED wheels, headlights, and direction indicators with a max speed of 7mph and a weight capacity of 220 pounds. The Swagboard Hero will go 6mph and holds 155 pounds. Best of all? Prices start at $98 shipped.

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ECOVACS is one of our favorite robotic vacuum companies. Their products have generally been on the more affordable side of the spectrum, but with the company’s latest announcement, they’re making an entrance into the high-end realm. The ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920 and 950 are the latest from the company, sporting “up to 200 minutes” of runtime and 2-in-1 vacuum/mopping features. Keep reading to learn more.

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If you own multiple gaming systems, like PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Switch, then you know the struggle of moving saved game progress from one platform to another. Some games allow it, some don’t. Destiny 2: New Light is about to launch with Google Stadia in a few months, and something that I’ve been looking forward to was the “cross saving” ability. Owning multiple gaming systems, this is huge for me. Here’s how you’ll use cross save with Destiny 2 on every platform.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy takes up to $175 off Apple Watch Series 3 cellular models, you can add CarPlay or Android Auto to any vehicle for $330, up to $300 off the latest MacBook Pros, more…

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If current smart bulb platforms are a little too expensive for you, then the latest from Philips should have you quite excited. Signify, which is the subsidiary behind Philips’ lighting division, acquired WiZ earlier this year. Thanks to this acquisition, Philips and WiZ were able to launch a new budget-friendly lineup of Wi-Fi smart bulbs with prices starting as low as $10, available now from Home Depot.

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If you follow Blackmagic Design at all, you’re aware that the company is known for its cameras. Well, they just updated one of their most popular models: the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Previously, the Pocket Cinema Camera only came in a 4K model, offering a micro 4/3 sensor with a resolution of 4096 x 2160. After today’s update, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K will pack a Super 35 sensor with a resolution of 6144 x 3456. With this change, Blackmagic also decided to adopt Canon’s well-received EF mount instead of the previously-used MFT mount. Keep reading to find out more.

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If you’ve never shopped at Groupon, well, it’s time to change that. Groupon is a place where you can go to view great local and online deals. The company recently announced a new membership program, called Groupon Select, that’s designed to provide its members with discounts across all of Groupon, including local services, experiences, travel, and goods…alongside free shipping. There are no promo codes to enter, no fancy coupons to clip, your discounts will just apply at checkout. Keep reading to find out more.

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If you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying some Season 2 of Apex Legends lately. Though I wasn’t a huge Fortnite fan, EA’s and Respawn’s battle royale really got me hooked. Up until now, the only way to play Apex Legends was in a group of three…there is no solo or duo option, nor a quads mode. But, that’s all set to change next week with the Iron Crown Collection Event, which will introduce a new Solos mode to Apex Legends.

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NVMe SSDs have been coming down in price recently, and this is something that all computer builders (both at-home and manufacturers alike) have been enjoying. Kingston’s latest NVMe PCIe-based SSD, the A2000, was just announced, sporting up to 2.2GB/s transfer speeds. Using 4 lances of PCIe Gen 3.0 technology, you’ll be able to read files at up to 2,200 MB/s and write at up to 2,000 MB/s, depending on which size drive you go with. These drives offer quite a bit of power and start at a budget-friendly price of just $40.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s 3-day shopping event, save over $100 on Apple Watch Series 4, Anker’s latest accessories and projectors are on sale, more…

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No Man’s Sky is a game which received a lot of flack when it was first released a few years ago because it did not live up to the hype set by its founder, Sean Murray. Since then, however, the company has been delivering large updates to its game which have introduced quite a few new features. Announced earlier this year, No Man’s Sky Beyond will finally arrive August 14th with an expanded online experience, virtual reality, and more in a free update.

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Razer, a 9to5Toys favorite, just introduced its latest mouse: the Razer Viper. This mouse packs a feature that nothing else on the market does yet, optical switches. Yes, optical mice have been around for a while, but until now, the laser was only used for tracking. Now, Razer has brought optics to the actual mouse click, giving you “up to triple your current actuation speed”. That’s not the only trick that the Razer Viper has up its sleeve, however, so keep reading to find out more.

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If you have to charge multiple devices at one time, you know how much of a hassle it can be. Finding your MacBook and iPad charger, Lightning cable, and Apple Watch magnetic dock can be a pain at times. Though some manufacturers have tried to help with this, like Nomad or Anker, there’s still not a great all-in-one solution. That is until ZeroLemon’s Extreme Charge Station was announced. Packing 135W of total power delivery, it sports two USB-C ports, an Apple Watch dock, 10W Qi pad, and more.

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Wyze, one of our favorite budget-friendly smart home brands at 9to5Toys, just announced its latest product: Wyze Plug. The Plug is just as budget-friendly smart plug that works with both Alexa and Assistant, giving you a simple way to turn on and off your devices. Plus, it even works with Wyze Sense and Wyze Cam for smart home automation. All this and more is available at the budget-friendly price of $14.99 for two plugs, or just $7.50 each.

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Air quality is something that many are focusing on in this day and age. From how many TVOCs there are, to things like temperature and humidity. The Airthings Wave Mini is a budget-friendly smart indoor air quality monitor that offers its users real-time measurements of the air you breathe. Not only does the Airthings Wave Mini monitor your air quality, but it also hooks into Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT services to offer seamless integration with your smart home, all for $79.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: It’s the last day to save in Best Buy’s Black Friday in July event, Anker’s latest Amazon sale has deals from $10, Apple’s previous-generation MacBook Air is down to $950, more…

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We’ve seen a few movie-watching subscriptions come and go. MoviePass was one of the first but has struggled throughout its life. Shortly thereafter, AMC came to the plate with its Stubs A-List service that runs around $20 per month for three movies a week. Now Regal just took Stubs A-List up a notch with its Regal Unlimited service, which was rumored to come into fruition last month. Starting at $18 per month, with Regal Unlimited you can watch “as many movies as you want, as many times as you want, whenever you want, wherever you want.”

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If you’ve ever sold anything on eBay, then you know how difficult it can be to handle high volume. Whether you handle your own shipping, or you found your own logistics partner, neither is a simple task. That’s where eBay’s new Managed Delivery comes into play. It’s touted as a “cost-effective fulfillment service.” Could this help your sales? Keep reading to find out more.

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CORSAIR is on a buying spree, it seems. First, CORSAIR bought the gaming division of Elgato about a year ago. Now, CORSAIR just purchased ORIGIN PC, a custom-built gaming computer manufacturer. With CORSAIR’s latest acquisition, they’ll now be combining their knowledge in peripheral production with ORIGIN PC’s expertise in building custom computers. But, what all does this mean for both companies? Keep reading to find out.

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If you’re tired of the normal plastic and rubber Qi chargers, and if you hate losing your AirPods and want to make sure nobody mistakes your white floss case for theirs, X-Doria’s latest launch is perfect for you. With the announcement of a premium Qi charger made from both metal and leather, alongside the announcement of an AirPods case that features a similar design, all of your friends will be asking you where you got your latest accessories. The X-Doria Defense Trek is an AirPods case made from aluminum and polycarbonate, with a removable carabiner. The X-Doria Defense Vertical Charger is a Qi stand with both aluminum and leather stylings.

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Fortnite is still one of the most played games out right now. In fact, it’s so large, the game was featured in the box office record-breaking Avengers: Endgame movie. We’ve already seen a number of Fortnite products hit store shelves, from Monopoly to NERF guns. But, one thing we’ve not seen yet was an RC car. That all changes with the Fortnite ATK radio controlled car, coming later this fall for $39.99 to a store near you.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Previous generation MacBook Pros on sale up to $700 off, Google’s Nest Hub returns to its Prime Day price of $59, Renogy’s 100W/12V solar panel now just $87, more…

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Amazon details some Prime Day specials, latest iPad Pro up to $250 off, Lenovo’s Google Assistant-powered Smart Clock is down to $60, more…

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If you’re a Steam user, you know that the Steam Store is filled with plenty of indie games and AAA titles alike. Finding the next game to play is never easy when you’re in-between big releases or waiting for the next title, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, to drop. That’s where Steam’s latest AI-powered tool comes to play. The Interactive Recommender from Steam will offer suggestions on what games to play next based on your play history to give you a fully custom list of titles to explore. Plus, you can change the filters, going from popular titles to niche, and from older games to new.

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HydraCell uses a common-place product to provide a crucial element to any camping trip. That’s right, the HydraCell Utility Lantern uses water to provide illumination and DC power. Through proprietary technology, each HydraCell battery will produce power for 100 hours or more, requiring a replacement only after 300+ hours of use. Using HydraCell is simple, and the technology works with multiple products.

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Generally, people associate high prices with smart thermostats like Nest or ecobee, but Momentum’s budget-friendly Meri Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat aims to change that. Offering built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone control, the Momentum Meri Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat comes in at just $99, compared to the $249 price tag that many other models carry. Are the higher-priced alternatives better than Meri? It really just depends on your needs. Keep reading to find out more.

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Wyze Cam is the budget-friendly security system that keeps on giving, especially with the latest update that features person detection. Whether it’s the recently-released Wyze Bulb, Wyze Sense, or the Wyze Cam Pan, the company is determined to provide premium features for those on a budget. In Wyze’s latest update, they introduced person detection through AI, available as a free update to all existing Wyze Cam V2 and Wyze Cam Pan customers.

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If you’re a fan of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, this update should pique your interest. With Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Operation Apocalypse Z, you’ll be able to play as Reaper in multiplayer, scour new Blackout maps, take on all-new Zombies experiences, and more starting tomorrow on PlayStation 4 with other platforms to follow.

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