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With a fun new way to get started in robots and coding, the new Sphero Mini Soccer and Sphero Mini Activity Kit are a great way to get a grasp on coding fundamentals. The Mini Soccer adds a fun shell and some cones, while the Mini Activity Kit includes barriers, arches, cones, and pins with 15 activity sheets to get you up and running. Check out the video below for some more details.
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After debuting its new multi-colored LED Switch Afterglow Controller a couple weeks ago, today, we are getting a new PDP Nintendo Switch headset. More specifically, the popular gaming accessory maker is bringing its PDP Gaming LVL40 Wired Stereo Headset to Switch just in time for the holidays. The multi-colored gaming cans are designed to match your Switch machine while offering up an extremely affordable price tag at the same time. Hit the jump for all the details.
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Following the demise of AirPower earlier this year, we’ve been left to look for third-party wireless charging alternatives once Apple officially exited the scene. Nomad has found a sweet spot in its place with two different wireless Qi charging pads offering support for multiple devices and Apple Watch. However, the idea of powering up to three devices simultaneously without wires has mostly escaped us to date. Nomad is announcing a new product today, the Base Station Pro, which does just that. Thanks to a new technology and partnership with Aira FreePower, Nomad may have just solved our AirPower woes completely. Head below for additional details, pre-order information, and more.

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Steam, the main PC gaming eStore, will soon allow you to play local-only multiplayer games with friends over the internet. How, you might ask? Well, through a client-side update, of course! Valve, through a software update called Remote Play Together, will soon enable the ability to play what were once local-only multiplayer games with friends over the internet.

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Shortly after Amazon announced the latest version of eero routers, TP-Link has introduced two new Wi-Fi 6 offerings. While neither are mesh systems, both are very affordable routers. The most robust of TP-Link’s new units is the Archer AX3000 and it boasts dual-band speeds of 3Gbps. Slightly lower on the totem pole is Archer AX1500 with a 1.5GHz Tri-core CPU and 1501Mbps performance.
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IK Multimedia is introducing a series of new streaming microphones and a portable audio interface today. The company makes some of the best and most affordable music production/audio gear out there, and is continuing that tradition with new entries in its Creator Series lineup for YouTubers, live streamers, and other budding online broadcasters. Starting from under $50, today’s offerings mark some of the most affordable options in the product category. Head below for all the details.
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Each year UGG comes out with the coziest items for the fall and winter season. Whether you’re looking for new boots, slippers, a robe, pajamas, blankets, or a gift idea, at Nordstrom they’re displaying nearly 600 items for this fall. Prices vary and start at just $9 and go up to $695 for leather goods. Find all of our top picks from UGG’s new fall collection at Nordstrom below. Best of all, every purchase made at Nordstrom receive free delivery.

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With this year’s Force Friday event in the books, many Star Wars fans will now be turning their attention to the anticipated release of EA’s new Jedi: Fallen Order title. Someone in Microsoft’s game division seems to be excited as well, as there’s a new Xbox Wireless Controller on the horizon drawing inspiration from the latest Star Wars RPG. It’s now up for pre-order at Amazon and debuts with a limited edition design and charging stand. Be sure to head below for a closer look at this sleek new controller.

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Today Nikon has announced its latest camera with the new Z 50. This mirrorless camera arrives with a bevy of upgrades designed to be ultra-portable and ready for any shot. Nokia is focused on a small form-factor here alongside an affordable price tag starting at $859. It uses the same Z mount system found on Nikon’s Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras, so it enters the fray with a substantial number of accessories already available on the market. Today’s news also delivers two DX-format lenses, which are also being bundled with the camera as well. Hit the jump for all the must-know details about Nokia’s new Z 50.

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When you think of the brand Sennhsiser, you like don’t initially think of gaming accessories. At least, I don’t. But, the company, who’s very well-known for their audio gear, just released a new gaming headset dubbed the Sennheiser GSP 370 with one very impressive feature. The GSP 370 is supposed to have a battery that will last up to 100 hours. That’s right, you’ll be able to game for over four days straight without your headset dying, which is unprecedented in the gaming headphone space. That’s not all the GSP 370 brings to the table though, so keep reading to learn more.

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When it comes to camping, many look forward to setting most amenities aside. This is not the case for all though, with motorhomes being another popular way to camp. With the Swan 699, Bravia Mobil sets out deliver ‘a motorhome for your highest expectations.’ It’s heavily-focused on comfort, with its base comprised of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. This vehicle was chosen for its spaciousness, which Bravia Mobil has set up to sleep four. 
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With Sony’s PlayStation 5 console officially on the way now, it looks like its gaming division is experimenting with next generation PSVR hardware, too. A patent spotted by LetsGoDigital seems to point at a brand new headset with a series of technical enhancements, a brand new front facing camera array, and much more. Head below for all the details.
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Pottery Barn has a new collection for the holidays with Harry Potter. This isn’t the first time Pottery Barn has collaborated with the Wizarding World, and they are now bringing even more magic into your home. In the new collection you will find items for your Thanksgiving table, home decor, garland, and more. Prices in the line range from $20 to $159. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from the Harry Potter x Pottery Barn Collection.

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Amazon offers several at-home services for its customers, including cleaning and installation. Perhaps one of its lesser-known offerings comes in the way of smart home design. You can contact Amazon to help you put together your smart home if you’re unsure of where to start. And with so many different brands out there competing for your money, it can be overwhelming to choose where to start. HomeKit? Assistant? Alexa? Each one offers its list of features that may fit your lifestyle best. Amazon Smart Home Services looks to fill in the gaps with its installation services, which are, of course, centered around the online giant’s stable of products. Head below to learn more.

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In a world dominated by Apple’s AirPods and a scourge of low-cost alternatives, releasing a successful pair of earbuds takes more than just impressive specs to stand out. Skullcandy is looking to put that sentiment to work with its latest release, the new Vert Clip-Anywhere Earbuds. Featuring up to 12 hours of battery life per charge and a unique modern design perfect for outdoor adventures, the sport headphones are now available for $80. More details down below.

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Earlier this year, SWAGTRON introduced the NG2 AI-powered electric skateboard. Now, the company is back with a new iteration aimed at kids just before the holidays roll around. The SWAGTRON Swagskate NG3 Kids Electric Skateboard brings an all-new product that offers a “kick to cruise” technology and can go up to 6 miles on a single charge for just $130.

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No stranger to quality audio at an affordable price, the recently released TWS5 wireless earbuds from Edifier pack some impressive features for just $80. The TWS5 boast Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, single touch button control on both sides and up to 32 hour battery life with the charging case. Check out the video below for a closer look.

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About eight months after rolling out Target Plus, the company is launching a new customer loyalty program that’s worth a look. Dubbed Target Circle, the company’s latest incentive for customers to buy its products includes cash back, the ability to vote on how and where the retailer donates, and much more. Best of all, it’s free to join, making it a slam dunk for every Target shopper. Continue reading for a further breakdown of Target Circle’s perks.
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Now that the cooler temperatures have started to settle in, it’s time to start thinking about your wardrobe. A flannel shirt is a wonderful option to help keep you warm and looking stylish during the fall season. Most storefronts have come out with an array of styles for men, which is why today we are doing the shopping for you and finding the best options that are under $50. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks for men.

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UBTECH is a company that is far from new to the home robotics scene. We’ve previously admired its Walker and Cruzr, and have taken a hands-on look at its Iron Man MK50 bot. Now, UBTECH is back for something a bit different with the announcement of its MeeBot 2.0 robot kit. Launching as an Apple store exclusive, the new coding kit looks to improve on the company’s past releases with a larger design, programmable LEDs, and more.

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It’s been a wild ride for Toys R Us over the last two years, as the brand shuttered its 180 stores and offered a massive fire sale of its inventory. In the time since a return has been teased in various forms but the future has primarily been unclear for the iconic giraffe and its storied history. Well, today, we’re getting some answers. Toys R Us powered Target is coming to stores and computers around the United States this holiday shopping season. The online storefront has officially reopened today with all the usual Target perks backing it up, including 5% off with REDcard and same-day pickup where available. On top of that, Toys R Us is opening a few experimental retail stores, too. Head below for all the details.

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After being officially unveiled back in April, Sony has dropped new details and what appears to be the Playstation 5 release date. System architect Mark Cerny divulged a massive amount of information on the upcoming PS5, and today, Sony is also dropping more details about the newly redesigned PlayStation 5 controller. All the details are down below.
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Today, MSI introduced the first-ever gaming laptop with AMD’s brand-new 7 nanometer graphics card, the Radeon RX 5500M. Perfect for 1080p gaming, this new laptop, dubbed the MSI Alpha 15, is a world’s first which brings high-end gaming to an accessible price point. Packing Dynaudio’s Giant Speaker high-resolution sound system and MSI’s Cooler Boost 5, your gaming sessions are bound to be awesome.

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Walmart and Roku have teamed up to deliver the onn Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer, two new and individually sold products. Both releases come roughly one year after Roku unveiled its Wireless Speakers during the 2018 holiday season. Roku’s new onn Smart Soundbar follows in the footsteps of Roku TV Wireless Speakers with similar features like automatic volume leveling and cable-free pairing.

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Whether you’re ready or not, the holiday shopping season is right around the corner. LEGO is giving us an early reminder of that, as today we’re getting a look at the brand’s 2019 Holiday Toy Book. This year’s catalog comes packed with many of this year’s must-have kits, as well as festive highlights, new winter-themed creations, and more. Head below for a closer look at what to expect as we head into the holiday season.

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Halloween is just a little over three weeks away and Target’s costumes are here so you can gear up the whole family. Whether you’re looking for an action figure, a funny costume or a gender neutral option, Target has a great selection for you. The retailer even has costume options for your pets. Best of all, prices start at just $5. Head below and make sure you’re ready for this spooky holiday with our favorites from Target below.

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With the full official release of this year’s installment on the horizon, Sony just unveiled a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro Bundle. The 2019 COD takes a more realistic and gritty approach as Activision is set to release a (completely) reimagined version of Modern Warfare in just a few weeks. After being impressed by the MW betas over the last few months, Sony is giving gamers another good reason to upgrade to its 4K machine this holiday season. All the details are down below. 
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Following the flood of Switch Lite accessory announcements, PowerA is returning with yet another new product debut for Nintendo’s ecosystem. Enter its new Pokémon Sword and Shield Enhanced Wireless Switch Controllers, which we’re getting a first look at thanks to PowerA’s partnership with Best Buy. Featuring unique gradient designs packed with symbols of Pokémon from the Galar region, these new gamepads look to catch the eye of trainers gearing up for the latest titles. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming releases.

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Following last month’s keynote event, which saw a complete refresh of Amazon’s smart home lineup, the online giant is today unveiling a pair of new tablets. The brand’s Fire HD 10 and a kid-focused Kindle are each getting a makeover today with upgraded specs, a new processor, and the welcomed inclusion of USB-C charging. Amazon’s new Fire HD 10 will start at $149 while the Kids edition Kindle is priced from $110 with the usual addition of Freetime Unlimited. Head below for a look at everything upgraded in today’s Fire HD 10 announcement from Amazon.

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Osmo, one of the fan-favorite STEAM companies around here at 9to5Toys, just announced its partnership with Disney on a new Frozen 2 adventure today. Osmo Super Studio with Frozen 2 is built to allow kids to enjoy an all-new A.I. drawing experience like never before. This is a great way to let your little one get ready for the film’s theatrical release in November while still getting them to learn and grow at the same time.

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Rockstar Games has a knack for creating titles that a majority of people (even non-gamers) can enjoy. While the company is best known for Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption is up there too. Its most recent addition to the series, Red Dead Redemption 2 has been available on PS4 and Xbox One for about a year now, with a PC release being officially announced earlier today. It will even be a launch title on Google Stadia.
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LEGO’s Star Wars sets are undoubtedly one of the most highly-anticipated collections of new creations this year. And with the Force Friday festivities now underway, the entire lot is now available for purchase. Today we’ll be turning our attention to one of these new builds, opting to take a look a the A-Wing Starfighter. This nearly 270-piece kit brings the ship from to brick-form for the first time and includes two exclusive new minifigures. How solid of a value is it, and is this release worth a spot in your collection? All that and more in our LEGO Resistance A-Wing review after the jump.

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Amazon offers a wide range of perks for its customers, especially if you have a Prime membership in tow. But did you know about Amazon’s extensive sampling program? You don’t even need to be a part of the online giant’s two-day shipping program to receive free samples of everything from food to makeup, snacks, coffee, and more. So how do you take advantage of this often-overlooked perk? Head below to find out how you can enjoy free samples from a variety of brands and get them delivered right to your door.

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A pair of classic SEGA games are being remade for current generation consoles. Iconic arcade light gun games, House of the Dead and its sequel, are currently in the works at Forever Entertainment after the company made it official via its Twitter page. All the gory details are down below.
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It’s officially Force Friday, and to celebrate, LEGO isn’t just launching its new The Rise of Skywalker kits, but also debuting two entirely new Star Wars BrickHeadz. On top of that, we see up to 20% off price cuts on several LEGO’s brand-new releases, as well as a notable Battle of Endor freebie. So be sure to head below for a first look at the new Kylo Ren and Sith Trooper figures, as well as the best ways to save.

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If you’ve ever needed to print a document while on-the-go, you know how hard it can be. Sometimes you just need to find a FedEx or UPS to walk into so you can print a single page. Well, Epson just introduced the “lightest and smallest” color mobile printer, dubbed the WorkForce WF-110. This printer packs a built-in battery and allows you to print over Wi-Fi direct or through a local wireless network.

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With USB-C growing in popularity outside of the Apple ecosystem, demand for hubs and dongles is likely to increase. While there is no shortage of options for Apple products, alternatives heavily-focused on support for operating systems like Windows, Chrome, and Linux are not necessarily as common. Cable Matters is paving the way though, with a new triple monitor hub that supports up to 8K resolutions.
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October is finally here and the temperatures are beginning to drop. So be sure to pick up a few new books this month to cozy up with. Our October Reading List features an array of new titles from romance and thrillers to history novels. Head below the jump to find our top picks for October and be sure to check out our September Reading List, as well.

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Last month saw some notable announcements for Wi-Fi 6. The new networking standard officially launched, and Apple included support for the spec for the first time with its latest iPhone 11 and Max/Pro smartphones. Whether getting a handset has you intrigued by Wi-Fi 6, or it’s just time for an upgrade, we’ve rounded up the best routers for every budget. Head below for a closer look and to check out our top picks from ARRIS, NETGEAR, and more.

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There are already a number of solutions out there, but nothing quite like the new Switch Racing Wheel Pro from Hori. The officially licensed Nintendo Switch peripheral is designed to bring a more realistic driving experience to Mario Kart sessions (and other racing games). The peripheral is now up for pre-order at Amazon and will begin shipping next month. Head below for more details.
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While we’ve seen some games gain cross-platform compatibility this year, Sony has been at the forefront of trying to stop it…until now. It took big names like Infinity Ward’s new Call of Duty Modern Warfare to get Sony to finally open the floodgates and allow all developers to use its cross-platform feature. This means, in the future, more and more games will allow you to play with friends on other platforms. How will this impact gaming overall? Let’s take a look.

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Update: You can now pick up Suaoki’s S200 for just $184.03 when promo code FZ2RHZYB and the on-page $12 coupon are applied. 

No stranger to portable power and life off the grid with solar panels, the Suaoki’s S200 power station offers a lot of features for just $230. The variety of input cables and options for output make the S200 extraordinarily versatile, and it comes in a uniquely designed package compared to most power stations of this capacity. Check out the video below.

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It’s hard to argue that the last few years have left us with an overabundance of retro consoles. We’ve seen releases from Nintendo, Sony, Sega, and others. Outside of Analogue, many retro consoles offer a limited number of playable games. This is not the case for Atari VCS though, as it is set to offer streaming subscribers access to more than two thousand officially-licensed games.

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Today LG has introduced its first entry into the wildly competitive wireless earbuds space with its new Tone+ Free. LG becomes the latest company to try to hang in a product category dominated by Apple’s AirPods and that’s littered with lower-priced alternatives from overseas. LG hopes to stand apart from the crowd with a laundry list of specs, including fast charging which delivers a full hour of playback after just five minutes of being plugged in. There’s also a special case that LG says will help cut down on germs, something that can be a real problem with these devices. Hit the jump for more on the new Tone+ Free earbuds.

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Back in February, Bandai announced a massive 1/5000th scale Imperial Star Destroyer model kit, but the company has been quiet since then on the Star Wars front. Now ahead of this Friday’s Triple Force Friday bonanza, we’re getting a look at six new model kits from Bandai to coincide with The Rise of Skywalker. Ranging from 1/12 scale figures to 1/144 recreations of famous Resistance starfighters, you’ll want to head below for a closer look.

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