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Update: The new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is scheduled to be back in stock for purchase Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m.

Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Z TriFold restock for this week on Friday, February 20. These wild new triple fold Galaxy phones went out of stock very fast when pre-orders first when live, so you’re going to want to be ready the second they go up this Friday (if not even sooner). 

Nintendo unveiled its new My Mario toy and collectible lineup last summer before officially launching it stateside last month. Fast forward today and you’ll now find some of the Nintendo Store exclusive live in its New York and San Francisco storefronts as well as the new and very FREE My Mario app available for download on iOS, Android, and on the eShop. 

Nintendo just revealed the Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition launch trailer on its official YouTube channel and via the Nintendo Today! app. The digital version of the game is available today.

As we mentioned this morning, the new Google Pixel 10a is now available for pre-order. The official Google Store does have some notable offers up for grabs – up to $215 off with trade-ins, Pixel 10a as low “as low as $49 with eligible trade-in,” and “$100 in Google Store credit or Pixel Buds 2a on us when you buy the new Pixel 10a (Unlocked). Or you can score a FREE $100 Amazon gift card with purchase.

The new Google Pixel 10a goes up for pre-order today at 10 a.m. ET. You’ll find the new, more affordable, entry-level series 10 Pixel handset available for pre-order directly from the Google Store and, more than likely, at Best Buy and Amazon shortly thereafter. Just be sure to hold off until all of the best offers are available – details below.

Many LEGO fans are still buzzing over the five new Star Wars Mandalorian & Grogu sets that were revealed last week, and today, we’re getting yet another unveiling – this time of a high-octane champion in the form of LEGO’s Technic 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car. This is promising to be quite the collector’s item amongst Technic building sets – and the best part is that it is officially opening for pre-order ahead of its launch, which isn’t very long of a wait if your impatient. Head below to learn more about it and browse all the collected photos.

The official launch and debut of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is now set for next week, and we are already starting to see accessories hit the market. You can indeed secure some early pre-order deals for the new phones right here, but today we are taking a lot at the new Samsung Galaxy S26 case lineup from Dbrand. 

As we reported previously, Virtual Boy is set to make its debut in the Nintendo Classics library today, and it appears it is now live for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Update 2/16: The new LEGO Crocs are now up for pre-order directly from Crocs and over at LEGO. 

We have seen some wild Crocs crossover fashion – check the recent Animal Crossing capsule – but the new LEGO Brick Clogs might be the absolute best (worst) of all. 

The official Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys and collectibles are now up for pre-order. The sequel is set to hit the silver screen in early April and a series of the official Jakks Mario Galaxy Movie toys are now available for pre-purchase ahead of the launch starting from $5 at Amazon and Walmart. 

Earlier this month high-end pinball machine maker Stern announced an official partnership with The Pokémon Company, and today we are getting our first look and details on the new crossover machines. 

Coming in right behind yesterday’s big LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Shipping Vessel reveal, the brick-built company has unveiled five new LEGO Star Wars sets based on the upcoming Mandalorian & Grogu movie that already have fans buzzing in excitement. The best part is that most are open for pre-orders, and folks won’t be waiting too much longer before they officially release either. Head below to learn more about these new builds from a galaxy far, far away and check out the photos we’ve collected.

Alongside a new John Wick game, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the new Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, and more, Sony also has some God of War news for us (finally). Not only has it officially confirmed a new God of War Greek trilogy remake is in development, but it also revealed and released the new God of War Sons of Sparta. 

Earlier this week Sony officially announced when its first major State of Play showcase of 2026 would be, and that day has arrived. Throughout the year we get our fair share of these things, some far less special than others, and while we aren’t sure exactly what’s on the slate this afternoon, all signs point to this being a serious showcase. 

So far this month, LEGO has given us a few vehicle-related reveals, with the Icons Project Hail Mary set and the Icons Ford Model T set, and now we’re getting the next big unveiling following this trend with the upcoming 40955 Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel. Sadly, unlike those other two, this set isn’t getting any pre-order opportunities ahead of its official release, but folks won’t have to wait long to get their hands on this long-awaited build. Head below to learn more and browse through all the available photos.

The official 2026 Amazon Presidents Day sale is now live. Giving folks a 5-day head start on Presidents Day proper come Monday, Amazon has now flipped over to its annual sale, featuring deals on Apple Watch, Beats headphones, even deeper discounts on Google Pixel 10 gear, a host of its in-house tech – Echo gear, Ring smart, Blink – and much more. 

Nomad debuted its next-generation ChargeKey tool around this time last year, and today it is unleashing a new model in a Stellar Orange colorway to match your Cosmic iPhone 17 Pro. 

We were lucky enough to attend a private hands-on Nintendo event to try out the new Mario Tennis Fever, among other things. You can scope out the details in our video coverage below, but Nintendo has also just released the game’s opening cinematic to get you hyped to hit the court later this week. 

After LEGO unveiled its Icons Project Hail Mary set that sent sci-fi fans abuzz, today, we’re getting another iconic recreation reveal – this time based in reality – of the Icons 11376 Ford Model T set. Builders won’t have to wait very long to score this piece of automotive history in brick-built format, especially considering its open for pre-order right now, too, so you can guarantee being one of the first to get it off the assembly line. Head below to learn more, while also checking out the collected photos.

Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce the next State of Play game showcase, and it sounds like it’s going to be a big one. 

JBL is well known for its Bluetooth speaker lineup as well as its larger party and PA-grade sound systems, but it is looking to combine the two with its BandBox releases. The lineup, which includes the more modestly-sized BandBox Solo and the larger and more feature-rich BandBox Trio, combines mic/instrument inputs with AI-powered stem splitters, amp emulation, and more with your usual Bluetooth speaker action. Both models are now available for purchase at Amazon and other major retailers.

A couple weeks ago we got our first good look at the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie after the world premiere trailer landed late last year. We also got our first official look at Yoshi and now Nintendo and Illumination have just uploaded another new quick look at the upcoming galactic Mario adventure. 

All you Trainers better start saving those Pokédollars – Stern just teased what is almost sure to be a series of epic new officially-licensed Pokémon pinball machines. 

As spotted by our cohorts across the virtual hall, Sony appears to have just essentially confirmed its upcoming WF-1000XM6 earbuds with a new teaser trailer on its official YouTube channel. While it hasn’t precisely stated as much, the tech lurking in the shadows here is almost certainly its next-generation earbuds. 

Nintendo is continuing to update its popular Switch 2 GameCube library and now that we have moved into 2026 it’s time to take an updated look at the lineup. 

The new LEGO set unveilings just keep coming this month, and right behind the recent Ideas Yu-Gi-Oh! challenge submissions opening, we’re now getting the official reveal of the next LEGO sci-fi themed sets, the Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary. Not only is this new set, which is based on a very popular novel already open for pre-orders, but it will also be shipping out ahead of the long-awaited movie adaptation that comes a few weeks later. Head below to learn more about what you can expect, as well as browse through the collected photos and watch the trailer for the upcoming movie.

Nintendo hosted its first Partner Showcase Direct this morning with a series of updates and announcements. While we now have official confirmation of a host of Bethesda tiles landing on Switch 2 after around a year of speculation – Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, included – it also quickly reminded folks about the Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. 

Nintendo officially confirmed this week’s Nintendo Direct showcases yesterday, and it is set to go live this morning. Rumors and predictions pointed at an official livestream hitting the airwaves in the first week of February and that it very much is, with a full 30-minutes of updates on upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. 

After sitting is early access mode for Echo customers for quite some time, Amazon has now announced that Alexa+ is now available for everyone. The upgrade AI assistant costs $19.99 per month, but you can score at no additional cost if you’re a Prime member. 

Rumor had it we would be getting the next Nintendo Direct this week, and Nintendo has now confirmed as much. The next Nintendo Direct will go live tomorrow at the usual time. Details below. 

Update: The new Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger is now available on Amazon in both the black and cream colorways. 

Belkin updated its lineup of wireless magnetic charging stands last summer headlined by the 3-in-1 Belkin UltraCharge Pro 25W. We came away mostly quite impressed with that model after review, but we have just spotted the new Qi2 25W 2-in-1 variant with a foldable design and the brand’s ChillBoost active cooling technology up for sale at Amazon.  

While we await the next title to land in the coveted GameCube library, and just after getting a chance to get an early hands-on look at the new Virtual Boy, Nintendo has just officially revealed a Switch Online February 2026 update with a pair of new additions to the Game Boy library. 

Back at the start of the year, Velotric announced five new e-bikes that would be joining its lineup throughout 2026, and the brand is now offering early-bird perks on the first two models. Through the rest of the week until February 9, you can sign up on the brand’s main page here to score these early rewards on the Discover 3 Commuter e-bike and the Discover M Mid-Drive e-bike, giving you $348 savings that will be free to use starting February 10, 2026, once the code is emailed to you. This deal gives you an extended 1-year care plan alongside the new Lumos Ultra helmet (valued together at $348), but you won’t want to sleep on this chance if you plan to jump on these upgraded models through the month and into March. Head below to get a rundown on what we know about these upcoming models.

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

SANDMARC is best known for its iPhoneography gear, as well as its cases and Apple Watch bands around here, but it also makes some wonderful purpose-built carriers for content creators as well. Today the brand is announcing its new 6L and 9L Hybrid Sling for iPhoneographers and creative professionals alike. You can also score an exclusive deal on pre-orders using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. 

Sony is finally ready to give us our first look at MLB The Show 26 gameplay today, and pre-orders are now live ahead of release on on March 17. It has also announced that you can “receive 10% off your Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order if you have purchased any digital version of MLB The Show that’s been released since MLB The Show 21.” Details below.

Alongside the holiday PlayStation 5 Flowering Chaos Bundles with $100 in savings still rolling, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to reveal next month’s PlayStation Plus monthly FREE games. 

With LEGO’s most recent Double Insider Points event ending, and folks still jumping on the newest sets that hit the market on the first of this month (as well as prep for the official Pokémon releases at the end of the month), we’re getting an exciting new challenge for builders today. LEGO is not only announcing that we will be seeing a new Ideas Yu-Gi-Oh set in the future, but is calling all builders to submit designs over the next month as possible contenders. You can learn all about this new challenge below, including deadlines, rules, and estimated announcements.

We were recently lucky enough to attend a private Nintendo event in NYC to try out some the latest releases landing on Switch/Switch 2 this year, and we filmed it all for you. From the new Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics platform and its accompanying hardware through to the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever release and more, hit the jump to watch us go hands-on with Nintendo’s latest. 

Today Twelve South is stepping in to the portable charging game again with its new PowerCapsule. The new MagSafe-ready power bank lands with a special Twelve South design touch featuring a sort of cactus-based leather inlay and will be available for purchase today in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh capacities. 

After rolling out its new G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse, Logitech is already back with another fresh release for the year. The company has just launched the G325 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset – its new budget-friendly option for gamers looking to upgrade without stretching their budget. The new G325 LIGHTSPEED model is now up for grabs for $79.99 shipped, making it one of the more affordable pairs of headsets out there. It’s available in Black, White, and Lilac finishes, but only the listings for black and white variants are up for now. Head below for a closer look and more details.

First spotted during at CES, today Anker is releasing its brand new foldable Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. The weighted palm-sized charger unfolds to deliver a 3-in-1 charging solution with Qi2.2 25W MagSafe, a pop-out Apple Watch charger, and a nice launch deal – clip the on-page coupon via the brand’s official Amazon store. 

A new month is upon us, and alongside all the latest LEGO news and reveals that we’ve seen over January, that also means we’re getting a fresh wave of brand-new LEGO building sets for February 2026. The previous month’s release coincided with the new year and gave us a massive list of 150 new sets to jump on, but we’re seeing far less dropping this month, with three hitting the market immediately and three others coming later – plus, there’s some GWPs to score, too, not to mention the current Double Insiders Points event running through February 2 that makes jumping on these and January’s releases all the better. Head below to get a rundown on what you can pick up as the clock has ticked over into a fresh new month.

Update: Alongside pre-orders on the new My Mario Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible at $13, you’ll find even more of the new My Mario toys and playlets waiting right starting from $7.99 Prime shipped. 

The brand new official Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible from the new My Mario toy line is now up for pre-order on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped – it might not stick around for long.