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Just as the rumors predicted, Sony has just taken to its official PlayStation Blog to officially announce the next State of Play showcase, and it is now set to go live tomorrow. It turns out that leaked Metal Gear Solid Delta release date and the initial plans to have it revealed during a State of Play this week might indeed be true.

Yesterday we got official words from Take-Two that Grand Theft Auto VI was still scheduled to release this fall, just after an official Nintendo patent seemingly confirmed the existence of mouse mode on Switch 2. But is there any connection between the two? Well not exactly, but the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company, Strauss Zelnick, did suggest that it plants to support Switch 2 as much as possible. 

One of the more unique and interesting pieces of kit in the Journey lineup is the ALTI – a desk mat with build MagSafe charging. It enjoyed my time with it at review but there’s new more flashy model being revealed today known as the ALTI PLAY. This time around the brand is going for a more sleek black vibe with some optional built-in LED trim lighting and 15W Qi2 charging action. Best of all, there’s a20% launch deal live for the next 48 hours only. 

The first official GTA 6 trailer finally landed way back in December of 2023 and, as we all eagerly await the next look at the wildly popular new entry in the series, Take-Two has confirmed it is still on track to release this year. 

An official patent filed by Nintendo is surfacing across the web today – it appears to all but confirm the mouse functionality on the Joy-Con and quite possibly offer up the very first look at the new official wireless charging pad as well as what looks a lot like the new Pro controller. Check it out below. 

Update: A trailer was also leaked with the same release date – it looks as though this announcement was intended for a rumored upcoming State of the Play showcase (could be next week).

We have been tricked before, but it looks like the official PlayStation store just revealed the release date for the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The long-awaited and much anticipated remake of not only one of the best games in the series but perhaps ever (according to me), is now scheduled to release in late August. But is this any indication of when Switch 2 will release? Check out the details below. 

The new Nintendo Switch 2 has to be one of the most exciting new upcoming releases and, while there has been tons of speculation and even some credible rumors on the upcoming games and other details, we are all anxiously awaiting the official dedicated Direct presentation scheduled for April 2, 2025. And we now know exactly what time it will go live. 

While we have seen Amazon host some major hardware events in September previously, it looks like the massive retailer meets everything else brand is set to showcase “what’s next” later this month. Invites have now made their way out to media and it looks like we are three weeks out from getting a new look at what could be the next major hardware releases and Alexa upgrades from Amazon. 

Go, go, go, the new Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure is now available for purchase. Back in early January, Satechi – one of our favorite Apple accessory makers – officially revealed all of the details on its latest M4 Mac mini add-on and today marks your first chance to score one. While full availability doesn’t actually kick off until March, Satechi has a limited number of units up for purchase starting right now – they are likely to sell out quickly. 

Now just over 3 weeks out from the long-awaited release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom is set to host the next showcase for the game today. Likely to be our last good official look at the title (outside of a launch trailer) before it hits store shelves later this month, we are scheduled to get a new trailer for the game and likely much more that considering Capcom has set aside 15 minutes for Wilds alone. 

PNY is expanding its PRO Elite V3 USB flash drive lineup with three new USB-C models – PRO Elite V3 Type-C, Elite-X Fit Type-C USB 3.2, and Elite Type-C USB 3.2. Today’s announcement is headlined by the extreme-performance PRO Elite V3 model that delivers read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and 800MB/s, respectively. The other two models top out at relatively lower speeds, though they’re more compact, are available in a lower 64GB capacity, and are also quite affordable with a 64GB 3-pack of the most compact model at just $27.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look at the drives.

Nintendo Switch 2 is fast approaching with preorders likely to go live in just a few months time after the scheduled Direct showcase on April 2. But how many Switch 2 will there actually be? Will it be just as hard to get one at retail as the original Switch was? Well, probably, but the Nintendo President has recently made an official statement regarding how the company is going to be dealing with scalpers this time around. 

There, of course, is still a ton of questions regarding what secrets Nintendo’s new Switch 2 might still carry. Speculation has naturally run rampant across the interwebs since Nintendo’s officially revealed its next-generation console, but one topic that has consistently topped the list of debate has been those Mouse-Con – the potential of mouse-like functionality on the new Switch 2 Joy-Con. 

We have already detailed everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window games. Just about everyone is expecting the new Mario Kart 9 (or whatever it might be called) to launch on day one, and potentially even as part of a console bundle. And we also spotted a retailer listing mentioning a new 3D Mario game as well as some kind of Zelda remake, but  a quite credible Switch 2 leaker with an equally as solid track record also seems to think the highly-anticipated Metal Gear remake will be one of the first game available on the new system. 

Preorders on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 are officially open with up to $1,250 in savings up for grabs. Last week the brand officially introduced the new Galaxy S25 smartphone, as well as its S25+ and S25 Ultra counterparts with cash savings and instant trade-in credits you won’t want to miss out on – plus, we even have some exclusive links providing you with a bonus $50 Samsung credit that comes along with your purchase. Just click through any of the links you’ll find below to receive the credit while preordering your new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra.

The new Spigen Nintendo Switch 2 clear case has surfaced. We have already featured the new fabric-wrapped Spigen Klasden Carrying Pouch for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as well as its Dual Grip controller-style case, and now the brand’s new Air Fit model has appeared on Amazon. There is going be an exceedingly massive number of cases and covers for Nintendo’s console as we approach launch later this year (and likely well before that), but Spigen’s tech accessories have always stood out for a few different reason, not the least of which being the fact that they tend to hit well above their quite affordable price tags. And we suspect the new all clear Air Fit case will be much of the same at $29.99 Prime shipped. 

Despite some burning questions still up in the air, we already know a fair amount about the Nintendo Switch, have a good idea of what the launch titles will be, as well as a good understanding of how much larger the actual console will be and how much it might cost. A potential release date leaked recently, and a retailer might have just leaked what the new Switch 2 game case sizes will be. 

Update: Listings are now going live but some folks are having a hard time checking out. Go get in line and keep refreshing while you still have a chance. We will update this post throughout the day/week with updated listings.

NVIDIA’s shiny new RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards which were announced earlier this month at CES 2025 are officially hitting the shelves today. Alongside the new graphics cards, which you may have a hard time scoring today due to the rumored shortages in play, you can also score from a new range of gaming PCs that are now live across different retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and more. Both Amazon and Adorama were among the first ones to list a bunch of new gaming PCs with the new hardware starting at $2,299.99 shipped. Grabbing one of these new prebuilt machines is a great way to get your hands on the new graphics cards from NVIDIA, so hit the jump for all the details and a list of PCs that are now up for grabs.

Back in December Nintendo unleashed a new, updated version of the original Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for iOS and Android, but this time with all of the bonus content and DLC action at no additional charge. Smartphone games riddled with in-app purchases have been a tough sell for some folks and a non-starter for others – Nintendo is no stranger to this backlash, so when it decided to release an effectively complete version of its pocketable Animal Crossing experience it was a breath of fresh air to some degree. But we are touching down today to remind folks that the starter price of $9.99 on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete on iOS and Android is about to be no more – this one will jump up to the full $20 price by day’s end. 

Apple unleashed its new AirPods 4 this past September and one of our favorite leather accessory makers has now released its new cases. MUJJO has been a favorite around here for more than a couple years now – it makes some of the better leather iPhone cases (here’s our review of the iPhone 16 models) and that follows through to the rest of its leather add-ons. Now available for purchase in three color options at $39, head below for a closer look at the new leather Echelon AirPods 4 cases. 

What is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date? While there are still a number of unanswered questions about Nintendo’s highly-anticipated 2025 release of Switch 2, perhaps the one we are eagerly awaiting most is the release date. The launch titles, if those controllers can actually be used as Mouse-Con, the actual price, and so on – these are all at the top of list for sure, but when will Switch 2 actually release? A recent retail listing might have just let the cat out of the bag. 

The Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are in full swing with serious price drops at the ready alongside a chance at a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and more. While the official Samsung S25 cases are also now live and at 50% off to boot, you won’t find a full-grain leather Galaxy S25 case there. While we are certainly proponents of environment-friendly vegan leathers – you will find some of those from Samsung as well as in the new OtterBox collection, some folks love their full-grain real leather accessories. While it would seem the pickings for a case of this nature for the new S25 is relatively small from the major brands, we have spotted some options worth consideration. 

We have already detailed some hints floating around on the Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles, but it looks as though we could also be seeing a major influx of Xbox games as well as titles from Ubisoft and Konami too. Not only does it appear as though multi-platform games – that might have previously skipped the Switch in favor of the more powerful platforms – will be landing on Switch 2, but Xbox’s Phil Spencer was recently caught teasing Microsoft’s plans to release what sounds like more than just a few Xbox games on Switch 2. 

After making rounds on the internet for a few years unofficially in the form of leaks and rumors, the successor to Nintendo’s Switch console finally made its first official appearance last week in a video shared by the company on its YouTube channel. The video, right from the get-go, confirmed that the Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor. You can clearly see the main body of the console and the Joy-Con grow in size before taking the final form. It seems like a substantial increase indicating that Nintendo is embracing the era of big portable handhelds. But just how big is the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 gaming handheld going to be? Let’s try and find an answer to the question below.

The new UAG Samsung Galaxy S25 case collection has arrived, featuring its usual slate of ultra-rugged and military-inspired aesthetics. Much like we have seen from other brands thus far, UAG is also implementing onboard magnetics for add-on accessories and the new Qi2 charging prowess of the Samsung S25 lineup. Unlike other brands, the UAG’s design sensibilities make them some of the more unique options for folks looking for that angular, futuristic, and military-like vibe. Now available for purchase directly on the UAG site, you can get a closer look and more details below. 

The new OtterBox case collection for the new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra has landed. The brand has been a mainstay around here in the case game for many years, and for good reason – it makes solid and reliable solutions with an ever-growing expanse of options ranging from the ultra protective through to more fun and intricate designs alongside its latest cactus leather treatments. But this year, much like we have seen from other brands, it too will be offering a range of magnetic fast charging Qi2 certified options. Scope out the highlights below. 

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is ready for Qi2, meaning you’ll need a case to take advantage of the tech and use the wide variety of Qi2 accessories out there on the market. You may, however, run into a problem with some of the existing magnetic accessories like MagSafe wallets out there due to the placement of the Qi coil on the Galaxy S25 series, and that’s exactly what Spigen is addressing with its new MagFit Magnetic Wallet Card Holder. It’s now available to purchase starting at $26.99 shipped, and it comes in fabric and PU finishes. This particular wallet is designed specifically to work with the Galaxy S25 series when used with a compatible case like these ones from Spigen, but you can also use it with iPhones. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Samsung Galaxy S25 preorder deals are coming in hot today with as much as $1,250 in savings on your new device. The brand officially debuted its new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship smartphones today with preorders kicking off now alongside straight up cash deals and massive instant trade-in credits, but perhaps most important of all, our exclusive links will deliver a bonus $50 Samsung credit with your purchase – click through any of the links in this post to receive the credit while preordering the new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, or the new Galaxy S25 Ultra. 

A couple weeks ago Xbox announced the first Developer Direct of the year, and that day is today. Zeroing-in on major upcoming Xbox releases from some of its closest third-party development partners, the Developer Direct showcase is set to give us a look at more than a few major upcoming releases, most of which likely landing this year, and it all starts very soon. 

The new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are now live with some serious price drops at the ready alongside our exclusive $50 price drops. But if you want to take advantage of the Qi2 action on the new Samsung phones properly, you’ll need a case that officially supports the magnetic charging action and the new Spigen Galaxy S25 lineup is here. The brand makes what are easily some of the very best cases for the latest smartphones with super-affordable price tags, and we are already tracking some light launch deals on Amazon with models starting from just $17 Prime shipped. Scope them out below. 

Apple’s Find my tech has made its way into key organizers and passport wallets, wall chargers and wallet cards (among other things), and I’m loving it. We also just happen to spot this relatively new FlashFinder Keychain Flashlight on Amazon with onboard Find My tech alongside a notable launch deal down at $23.79 – clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. This unit landed on Amazon for the first time a few weeks ago at $28 and is now at the lowest price we have seen yet. 

What are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games? We aren’t exactly sure just yet beyond what will likely be Mario Kart 9. But we did spot an official Nintendo retail listing pointing at a new 3D Mario game, Zelda remakes, and more. Scope out the details below.

How much will Nintendo Switch 2 cost? What will the price be on the launch bundle? Let’s dive in. The new Nintendo console is officially inbound and likely this summer, but what will the new Switch 2 price be? While we do know a fair amount about the new console – backwards compatibility, likely Mario Kart 9 launch title, magnetic Joy-Con, larger display/form-factor, and more – there are also a ton of questions remaining. Can the Joy-Con also be used like a mouse? What is the actual Switch 2 release date? and, perhaps most importantly, what is the Nintendo Switch 2 price going to be? 

The new Samsung Galaxy S25 is inbound and very soon now. We have been covering a steady string of rumors on the new features, launch dates, and more, but we know now the new handset will be officially unveiled during a January 22 Unpacked event and the Samsung Reserve campaign is now in full effect, offering folks a no-strings attached FREE $50 credit just for dropping down an email address on this page. 

One of the best and most useful items I have added to my EDC over the last year has been a Find My wallet tracker card. I don’t want to have to choose one of the wallets that have Find My built-in as I still like to carry a traditional card holder in my pocket, as opposed to a bifold or a MagSafe solution, and a Tiny tracker car is the perfect way to add the Apple location tech to my, or anyone’s, preferred traditional wallet. While I absolutely love the Nomad Tracking Card, there are more affordable solutions out there and we just spotted the latest from UGREEN – it also happens to be seeing a sweet launch deal on Amazon right now. 

There’s no shortage of MagSafe-compatible gear out there from various brands like Lexar, Anker, and Sharge that lets you add more storage to your iPhone, and now UGREEN has entered the fray with its own unit. The brand’s new magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure has showed up on its official Amazon storefront, and it’s now up for grabs for $36.99 shipped. This compact unit is great for quickly adding storage to your iPhone be it for video recording or file transfers, and you can learn more about it below.

The countdown to finally bring home the new Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on. While we all anxiously await the early April Nintendo Direct for more details on the upcoming console, Nintendo is already planning some early hands-on events and anyone has a shot to get it on the action. While these early hands-on looks are sometimes only for members of the press, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 experience is actually open to all and registration starts this afternoon. 

After debuting its 14-port aluminum USB 4 dock ahead of Black Friday last year, Razer is back again with another docking station. Called the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, this is the brand’s new 6-port hub designed for gaming handhelds like Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and more, but you can use it with an iPhone and other mobile devices as well. This 6-in-1 docking station is now up for pre-orders at Amazon and Best Buy, and you can snag one for your handheld at $79.99 shipped. Hit the jump for a closer look and some more details.

Update: While Samsung is still offering the $100 credit detailed below. Best Buy is also now getting in on the action – “sign up now to be among the first to discover Samsung’s upcoming 2025 TVs and audio devices and get a $100 credit to use on your qualifying purchase.”

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is on the way, Samsung is offering folks a FREE $50 credit just for dropping their email down, and now it is doing the same for its upcoming smart TV and home theater lineup. All you have to do is drop your name and email down to secure a FREE $100 pre-order credit – and remember you don’t actually have to end up pre-ordering anything, this is just in case you do. 

The Spigen Klasden Carrying Pouch specifically Nintendo Switch 2 has already surfaced on Amazon. Nintendo finally unveiled its next-generation console this morning and it’s only a matter of time before the internet is flooded with accessories for the new console, but it appears Spigen is one of the first options out of the gate. It is now available for purchase on Amazon at $34.99 and hints at a larger form-factor compared to the original Switch.

It finally happened folks…the Switch 2 has arrived and the countdown to release starts now. Nintendo finally unveiled the first look trailer for the next-generation console this morning, as you likely already know, promising what sounds like a complete rundown of its feature set in early April. But we can already deduce a number of details about the console, the Switch 2 launch title(s), as well as a launch window, among other things. Head below for everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2 as of right now. 

Twilight lovers will likely be howling at the moon today (if they’re team Jacob, I mean) as LEGO is giving us the official reveal of its new Ideas 21354 Twilight The Cullen House set – and what’s more it’s even opening for preorders ahead of its release date. The book and movie sensation is getting the brick-built treatment here, complete with a menagerie of characters, some quality architecture, and even an Easter Egg that references the first movie’s release year. Head below to get the rundown on what to expect and to see the collected photos.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is official. Nintendo has now revealed its next-generation console officially known as the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been a long hard road to today’s reveal, but it has finally happened to kick off the new year, just like Nintendo promised it would. A full Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase will go live on April 2, 2025. Let’s-a-go!

Insta360’s Flow is one of our favorite iPhone gimbals out there, and we had a lot of good things to say about it when we reviewed it back in 2023. Now, the brand has unleashed its successor, the Insta360 Flow 2, and this one comes with a lot of great features. The new Flow 2 smartphone gimbal is now available to purchase at Amazon for $159.99 shipped. It’s available in Gray and White finishes, and they both ship with a magnetic phone clamp, a protective pouch, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable. B&H has also listed a Creator Kit for pre-order, and this one comes with everything highlighted above along with the brand’s Flow Spotlight, a USB-C to USB-C and a USB-C to Lightning power cable, and a Flow Carry Bag. Head below for more details.

Update 2/20: The PlayStation Midnight Black releases today, and you’ll find all of the new gear now live at Amazon and elsewhere.

PlayStation 5 Midnight Collection gear preorders kick off today. Last week Sony unveiled its all new Midnight Collection PlayStation 5 accessories to the world and the pre-sale starts today. The PlayStation pre-order events for the new pro model consoles, and perhaps even more so the PlayStation 30th anniversary gear, were some of the hottest releases in all of gaming last year, but today Sony is ready to start taking orders on its all-new stealthy black peripherals.