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Corsair has set the bar high with the K100, their newest flagship keyboard. A full-size board with media keys, iCUE control dial, macro keys that can integrate with Elgato Stream Deck software, and the fastest polling rate we’ve seen yet, the K100 is packed with features but comes in at a hefty $229.99 price point. Head below to see and hear it in action.
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If Slack isn’t already popping up in your life enough, today a new collaboration with Cole Haan is looking to boost that. Debuting as a lineup of new shoes, the Slack Generation ZERØGRAND from Cole Haan brings Slack’s logo to your wardrobe in a variety of styles. Head below the fold for all the details on how to grab these limited-edition kicks for yourself.

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With loads of soundbars on the market, offerings with standout features or affordable price points tend garner the most amount of attention. Hisense is trying to deliver both with its latest batch of releases. There are three new Hisense Roku TV Soundbars, each delivers a compelling price point and respectable feature set that’s ready to seamlessly pair with Roku streaming media players and televisions alike. Continue reading to learn more.

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When Herman Miller first announced its partnership with Logitech at the beginning of the year, we assumed this new focus on gaming chairs would be a one-off. Turns out, the iconic furniture manufacturer has made significant moves to expand its offerings. Today, that includes the announcement of its Sayl Gaming Chair. This remake of the previously-released desk chair delivers a few upgrades, including a handful of bright colors and accents. You can get details on today’s release, including pre-order information and more, all down below.

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The North Face is known for its high-quality apparel for all seasons, and it has a new collection for fall. The North Face’s new line has trendy layers including jackets, flannels, sweatshirts, hiking boots, beanies, and much more. Prices start at just $25, which is great for holiday gifting, too. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from The North Face’s Fall collection.

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Today LEGO is introducing its latest coding kit with a unique spin. As a follow-up to the new 5-in-1 Mindstorms set that launched earlier in the year, LEGO is now bringing that same iPhone connectivity and motorized functionality to a brick-built Porsche complete with autonomous driving capabilities and more. Head below the fold for all of the details on the upcoming creation.

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With the PS5 pre-order disaster of 2020 behind us now, Sony has released a new teardown video of its upcoming flagship console highlighting the PS5 expandable storage and more. The 7-minute teardown video gives an extremely detailed look at the new machine from its removable side wings, detachable base, the expandable storage mechanism, details on the cooling system, and much more. Head below for more details.
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NXZT is updating its N7 motherboard with support for Intel’s latest Z490 chipset, bringing with it 10th generation processor compatibility and much more. I’ve been using this motherboard for the past few days and have to say, the features list is quite extensive, and the design is unlike motherboards I’ve used in the past. From magnetic M.2 covers to 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, NZXT’s latest N7 Z490 motherboard is a fantastic choice if you’re planning on building a computer based on Intel’s latest 10th generation processors.

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I’ve been an avid Nuraphone advocate for a while now, and have owned both the original Nuraphone and Nuraloops. Well, the company has taken notice of the latest trends in tech and launched an all-new Nuraphone Gaming Microphone that attaches to its original headset, giving you personalized sound that can give you a potential leg-up on the competition. What all does this include? Well, keep reading to find out more.

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VIZIO announced its 4K OLED TV lineup earlier this year, but the selection of TVs is finally available for purchase from Best Buy. You’ll find that these TVs are among the first from a company outside of Sony or LG, and VIZIO makes sure to pack quite a bit into its first-ever 4K OLED panels. From HomeKit and AirPlay 2 to a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision, these TVs are also competitively priced with deals starting at $1,200.

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Building on its impressive line-up of peripherals, ROCCAT, the PC branch of the Turtle Beach ecosystem, now offers a full lineup of gaming headsets. With a one-size-fits-all headband, 24 hours of wireless battery life, and 7.1 virtual surround sound, the top of the line ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air is packed with features for the $99.99 price point. So how does it perform? Head below to watch the video and see it in action.
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Nintendo has announced today that it’ll be giving Switch owners a chance to dive into Overwatch free of charge. With the Overwatch League eSports finals kicking off this weekend, fans of the game will be able to try it out on the Switch, or just dive in for the first time. Head below for all of the details on how to play Overwatch for free, as well as information on grabbing a copy on PC at no cost.

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While we can all agree that there’s no shortage of notebook sleeve variations on the market, high-quality and well-designed solutions are a bit less common. Twelve South has thrown its hat into the ring once more with a stylish, premium, and minimalistic new release. It’s called Twelve South SuitCase and comes in two variants that are aimed squarely at 13- and 16-inch MacBooks. Continue reading to learn more.

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Today, Grado Headphones is marking another first in its long history as one of the most revered audio manufacturers in the United States. By announcing its new GT220 truly wireless earbuds, Grado is finally embracing a trend that has swept the consumer electronics world in recent years. As you may recall, Grado introduced its first pair of wireless headphones last year, but the iconic brand has largely focused on open-back wired over-ears over the course of its history. The question remains: Will the company be able to reproduce that well-known sound we’ve come to expect in a pair of truly wireless earbuds? Full details on today’s announcement along with pre-order information can be found below.

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Today Arlo is expanding its stable of smart security cameras with a new pair of offerings headlined by the HomeKit-enabled Ultra 2. There’s also the latest Pro 4 system, both of which enter with new connectivity centered around Wi-Fi that ditches the base stations that have been required from the brand’s security offerings in the past. Alongside up to 4K recording and integrated spotlights, there are also more affordable price tags this time around. Head below for all the details on the new Arlo Pro 4 and Ultra 2 cameras.

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Today, we are getting our first look at the new Razer Card. Following Apple’s lead with Apple Card and Apple Pay, the new card will work in combination with Razer’s e-wallet app known as Razer Pay. While it doesn’t provide RBG lighting to fit in with the rest of your multi-colored Chroma cave, the new light-up Razer Card does glow green when it gets tapped and is now in beta mode ahead of what will hopefully be a worldwide release. Hit the jump for additional details.
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Plugable is finally launching a Thunderbolt 3 dock that packs 85W of USB-C Power Delivery charging. The TBT3-UD1-85W, as it’s affectionally called, will offer quite a few perks for those on Windows or Mac who need a high-end Thunderbolt 3 dock. You’ll find multiple USB-A 3.0 ports, an extra Thunderbolt 3 hookup, a front-facing USB-C plug, and much more here, all delivering a high-end single-cable workstation solution for $200.

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Today NVIDIA is launching a more affordable version of its Jetson Nano microcomputer. This time around, there’s still the same emphasis on helping tinkerers experiment with AI and machine learning, but now there’s now a more affordable price tag attached to get even more developers interested. Head below for all of the details.

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Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, and then we’re just a month from Black Friday and Christmas will be here before you know it. To help with shopping, Amazon has put together an array of gift guides. For the fourth consecutive year, Amazon and (RED), which partners with brands to raise money to end HIV/AIDS and global pandemics, are teaming up. Your Prime membership comes in handy here, delivering free delivery on most items, so be sure to head below for all of our top picks from the Amazon (RED) gift guide.

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Some folks enjoy getting way ahead of holiday shopping madness, and Amazon doesn’t intend to miss out on any of those potential customers. The online marketplace has already unveiled several gift guides ranging from electronics to toys, but one of the most interesting surrounds Launchpad. This is where Amazon showcases innovative and exciting products that may otherwise fly under the radar. Continue reading to learn all about the Amazon Launchpad gift guide.

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The holidays will be here before we know it, and Amazon’s Gift Guides have officially launched. Today we’re diving into the fashion category with loads of top styles for fall and winter. There are hundreds of top brands included in this guide including UGG, Ray-Ban, Levi’s, Nike, Under Armour, and so many more. Plus, Prime members receive free two-day delivery on most items included. So be sure to head below the jump to find all of our top picks from the Amazon Fashion Holiday Gift Guide today.

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This year is presenting shoppers with a unique and exciting holiday shopping season. With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing Prime Day back to October 13 and 14, there’s going to be a six-week shopping period, unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. So as you start to plan your shopping this season, you may be wondering which products to buy on Prime Day and when to wait until Black Friday? We’ve been thinking about it, too. Below you’ll find five categories and products that are bound to be popular during both shopping events. We’ll take a quick look at each and identify whether Prime Day is going to be a good time to shop or if waiting for Black Friday will be a wise move.

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Next up, we are taking a closer look at the 2020 Amazon Small Business Gift Guide. After seeing what its tech, home, beauty, and toy sections have to offer, it’s time to dive into some of the smaller operations Amazon is celebrating this year and the plethora of interesting goodies they come along with. Amazon’s small business top picks are spread across several product categories this year with loads of gift ideas under $50 and even a $10 Prime Day credit. Head below for everything.
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To kick off the week, Amazon is unleashing its annual holiday gift guides spanning just about every category with all of this year’s hottest releases. While Prime Day is just over a week away at this point, we’re now turning our attention to the Amazon Holiday Toy List for 2020. If there’s a toy that’s bound to fly off the shelves or will be a must-have for under the tree, odds are it’s in the gift guide this year. So be sure to head below for a closer look and all the details on what made the cut this year.

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Amazon recently released its Holiday Gift Guides to get your shopping done early this year. Inside the Amazon Beauty Gift Guide, you can find hundreds of top brands. This is a great way to gift a beauty guru in your life top-of-the-line items including makeup, skincare, hair tools, perfume, and more. Prices in this gift guide start at just $3 and almost all items offer Prime delivery. Hit the jump to find all of our top picks from the Amazon Beauty Gift Guide.

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It is now time to take a look at the 2020 Amazon Home Gift Guide. With Black Friday closing in and the pushed-back Amazon Prime Day shopping event about a week away now, we are starting to get a better idea of what will be on tap this year. These guides don’t necessarily carry any of the upcoming holiday discounts, but they do give us a much better idea of what is on the way while providing some great ideas for gifts over the holiday season. Not to mention how it can help organize your Black Friday and Prime Day shopping to ensure you zero-in on what you really want before it sells out. Head below for a closer look.
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While Prime Day has yet to even commence, Amazon is already looking toward the holiday shopping season. This morning, the online giant officially unveiled its popular Black Friday shopping guides. Amazon is offering up a range of curated gifts, as it does every year, in the hopes of making your shopping experience a bit easier. First up, we’ll be taking a look at Amazon’s electronics guide, which offers a selection of gifts from under $100 for the budget-conscious, along with a host of pricier gifts that cover all of the latest tech and more. You’ll find all of our top picks from this year’s Amazon electronics gift guide down below.

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We’re now just over a week away from Prime Day and Amazon is starting to paint a clearer picture of what the 48-hour event will hold. Today Amazon is kicking off a number of initiatives, including this year’s holiday gift guides, along with exclusive deals for Prime members. That’s on top of added bonuses for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature or Amazon Prime Store cardholders, who will be able to save an extra 10% ahead of Prime Day, starting today through October 12.

Amazon is rolling out eight holiday gift guides today as well, across a range of product lines, including electronics, home goods, fashion, and more. We’ll have in-depth looks at each of Amazon’s holiday shopping lists throughout the week. Head below for more on today’s news.

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Well, it’s been a long time coming. Players have been asking for cross-play in Apex Legends essentially since it was released, but it’s finally here. Originally announced back in June, Apex Legends is finally getting cross-play on October 6. Sadly, no cross-progression will be available in this port, but Respawn did lay out some of the benefits and features of cross-play for us to dive into, so keep reading to learn more.

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Beyond just affordable gaming mice and keyboards, Kaliber Gaming, an extension of IOGear, also offers some pretty unique devices to the console gaming community. Namely, the KeyMander 2 mouse and keyboard adapter for Xbox, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, which not only lets you use a mouse and keyboard on console games, but also enables controller crossover. To see how this adapter works with their top-tier mouse and keyboard on Xbox One, check out the video below.
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After unwrapping its collection of annual Advent Calendars and the latest Winter Village set, LEGO is back today to unveil a collection of new holiday-themed sets ahead of winter. Headlined by a brick-built recreation of A Christmas Carol, which you’ll be able to score for FREE later this year, there’s also some other ways to deck out your space with brick-built seasonal decor. Head below for all the details on the new LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute set and a closer look at everything else.

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New HP Spectre x360 13 and 14 laptops have been unveiled today and boast several notable features. First up, we have a refreshed Spectre x360 13 which can now be configured with 5G. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise since the new cellular signal has become a headlining feature in several 2020 device releases. Of both new devices, HP Spectre x360 14 will arguably be the most visually appealing given its small bezels, which deliver a modernized appearance. Both models have adopted 11th-generation Intel processors, an upgrade that should contribute performance gains and increased battery life. Continue reading to learn more.

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Prime Day is around the corner, so it’s time to start looking for the best ways to save at Amazon if you’re planning on picking anything up during the sale extravaganza. While there are quite a few ways to save during Prime Day, like keeping your browser locked to 9to5Toys, one sure-fire way to save the most you can is to have an Amazon credit card. I’m sure you’ve seen the company’s notifications at checkout about its credit card offerings, but you might not have signed up yet. With 5% cashback on Amazon purchase, up to an additional 25% back in certain categories, and up to $125 in Amazon gift cards, below, we break down the best way to save using credit cards for Prime Day.

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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.

Recently, elago introduced a set of AirPods Pro cases with a fun ice cream-inspired design. This hardly the brand’s first foray into nostalgia geared towards Apple devices. But the elago ice cream case takes a fun approach that’s a bit different than its other offerings. Available in a host of different flavors, we’re checking out the latest accessory release from elago in today’s Tested with 9to5Toys review. Head below for a quick overview and a hands-on look at the elago ice cream cases for AirPods Pro.

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October is officially here and there are tons of great book release options for you to pick up for fall. So be ready to cozy up by the fire and jump into a new read. Whether you’re looking for a spooky novel to get you ready for Halloween or a love story, we’ve got something for you in this guide. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks and in case you missed it, check out our September Reading Guide here.

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At the beginning of last month, Nintendo rolled out its new mixed-reality Mario Kart Live Home Circuit. Playable on your Nintendo Switch and the floor of your living room, it combines Nintendo’s penchant for interactive toys and its popular racing series in what many are describing as a magical experience. We now have all of the details below on what to expect from the new Mario Kart Live ahead of its November 2020 release date.
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For Nintendo fans, the launch of Super Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy may very well be the most exciting game news of the year. And now that the collection has been out and we’ve been able to dive in, we’ll be taking a look to see if this collection of classics have aged well enough to make it a must-have on Switch. Head below the fold for all of the details on Super Mario All-Stars in our review.

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CORSAIR’s latest release is the K100 RGB Gaming Keyboard. Offering both Cherry MX Speed or CORSAIR OPX Optical-Mechanical switches, the K100 packs quite a few features that the company is introducing here. Something else that CORSAIR is introducing here is the AXON Hyper-Processing Technology, which delivers input at up to “4-times faster than conventional gaming keyboards.” But, that’s not all, keep reading to find out everything there is about the brand-new CORSAIR K100 RGB Gaming Keyboard.

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After giving its recent Emberton speaker a fresh coat of paint the other week, Marshall is back today with the launch of its latest pair of headphones. The new Major IV delivers the same look and retro stylings that we’ve come to expect from the brand, but with plenty of upgrades from its predecessors. Arguably the biggest improvement this time around falls to the more than 80 hours of battery life included here. Head below for all of the details on the new Marshall Major IV, including pricing and availability.

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Earlier today, Microsoft made some fresh additions to the Surface lineup. Leading the pack is an all-new Surface Laptop Go that clocks in with a very affordable starting price of $549.99. The company also doubled down on its ARM-powered Surface Pro X by debuting a high-end model with a faster Microsoft SQ 2 processor. Continue reading to learn more.

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Anker has long been one of our favorite accessory makers and today we’re officially getting a look at their fall lineup. A new batch of accessories for your smartphone and desktop setup is arriving with launch day discounts on many of the latest products from Anker. Headlining is an ultra-slim USB-C hub, amongst the smallest we’ve seen to date, alongside a host of other add-ons take to your setup to a new level. You’ll find all of Anker’s latest releases down below alongside day one discounts.

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As the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back comes to a close, LEGO is rolling out one more kit today in celebration of the film’s release. As the very first time that we’ve seen the ship in the LEGO world, the Nebulon-B Frigate is now on the way as this year’s final Star Wars set. Having originally been slated as an SDCC exclusive, the set will be available for fans to get hold of before the end of the year. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming build and everything we know so far about its release.

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Roland is introducing three new drum machines to its TR and Roland Boutique series today, highlighted by the new TR-6S. While one is a software-based version of Roland’s modernized vintage drum boxes, the other two are new portable hardware offerings with MIDI/USB connections for your Mac or PC. The TR-series has been a staple in music production for decades — arguably the series of machines that popularized electronic drum programming — and have in many ways defined the sound of some of the biggest genres over the years (hip-hop, dance, electronic, pop, and more). Hit the jump for more details.
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HP’s latest VR headset, the Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition, offers the standard bout of headset features, like a 2160×2160 resolution, built-in headphones, and more. But, it separates itself from the pack by also offering eye-tracking, pupillometry, and heart rate sensors alongside a face camera. What does this mean for the future of virtual reality? Well, quite a bit…so keep reading to find out more.

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While much of our attention this week has been on Amazon and the official announcement of its annual Prime Day sale, Kohl’s is now offering a reminder that the holiday shopping season is in fact upon us. Today, Kohl’s is debuting its Toy Shop with a look at some of 2020’s must-have gifts. Head below for all of the details.

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