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We love our Find My gear around here, that’s for sure, and the latest release out of the gate comes from affordable accessory brand Spigen. It has unleashed its new Tag Me Apple Find My tracker tags, complete with replaceable batteries and a removable lanyard strap. Now available for purchase with discounted launch pricing – the 4-pack is down from $70 to $47.99, or $12 a pop – and you can get even more details down below. 

Anker is back at CES in 2025, debuting two new solar-focused devices that will surely be getting put through the tests this coming summer, most likely in conjunction with one another. The first of these models is the Solix Solar Beach Umbrella that has been fitted with a new generation of perovskite solar cells. Coming hand-in-hand with the umbrella is the new Solix EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers that will come in three sizes just as its predecessors did. Information is limited, but we do have some pricing and release dates for you down below.

Update: The new Legion Go S handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go/32GB/1TB now up for pre-order at $729.99 shipped. More details of the handheld in the original post below.

Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld remains one of the most popular PC gaming handhelds out there, and the brand is updating its handheld lineup with a lightweight Legion Go S. At CES 2025, Lenovo’s This new handheld misses out on a couple of things, but it more than makes up for it by being the first third-party SteamOS handheld. It also ships with the latest hardware and you can learn more about it below.

Nomad’s Glow is back and this time in a new limited edition Icy Blue colorway. Last time the brand’s glow in the dark Apple Watch band popped back up in the traditional greenish color, it sold out almost immediately, so you might want to consider getting in as soon as possible if you’re interested in the new pale blue treatment of the Nomad Glow in the Dark Icy Blue Apple Watch Sport Band. 

It is becoming increasingly difficult to standout in the wireless earbuds space, I mean they are just earbuds after all. We’ve seen models with touchscreen displays on the cases, audio retransmission, and even some impressive hearing test and silent gesture tech from Apple, so what’s left? Well perhaps not much but the new Audio-Technica buds being unleashed at CES to have particularly impressive battery life and a sweet magnetic auto shut-off feature too. Check them out below. 

Alienware is reviving its iconic Area-51 gaming desktop and it gave us our very first look at the new machine at CES 2025. The new Area-51 desktop features an all-new chassis, which builds on the Aurora R16 design, and it’s powered by the latest processors and graphics cards from Intel and NVIDIA, respectively. This new desktop will cost an eye-watering $4,499 when it goes on sale in Q1 2025, but you can expect some cheaper configurations to make their way into the market at a later time. Head below to learn more about the kind of specifications you can expect to see at this price point.

Segway has been a major player in the EV market for many years now, and after being teased at CES 2024, the micromobility brand is officially kicking off CES 2025 by rolling out its two new electric bikes. Now open for preorders, Segway’s Xyber and Xafari e-bikes will be the first venture into EVs outside its known e-scooter lineup, combining “cutting-edge technology with class-leading features, benefits, and performance.” From January 7 to February 2, you can get $200 off their price tags, just use the promo code EBIKE200 at checkout. Head below to learn more about what Segway has in store, including these e-bikes’ advanced systems, pricing, and expected release dates.

Shure microphones have been a staple in professional audio recording for many years and it has subsequently taken over a large portion of the online podcasting space with its wonderful XLR and USB offerings. At CES this year, the brand is unleashing a new iteration of its latest MV7+ podcasting mic with what it calls the “world’s first microphone with built-in audio interface” – it’s not, but it’s the first of its kind…read on to see what I mean.

NVIDIA kicked off its CES 2025 keynote last night and wasted absolutely no time unveiling its next-gen RTX 50-series graphics cards. These new RTX Blackwell GPUs are now official, and the prices start at $545. We have four new NVIDIA graphics cards on the way — RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and the most powerful RTX 5090. These new RTX 50-series GPUs will start hitting the shelves later this month, with many laptops and desktops already listed at Best Buy with these new GPUs. Hit the jump for more details.

As time goes on, we’re seeing AI systems grow in intelligence and functionality, which is being extended into all manners of tech for more advanced support. At CES 2025, barbecue tech startup Brisk It is unveiling its latest entry into the smart home market with the Zelos 450 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. This new model utilizes generative AI to automate cooking and create personalized recipes, but at a starting price that won’t break the bank.

At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG and Microsoft have revealed that an Xbox app will be integrated into LG’s smart TVs at some point later this year. Once this goes live, the folks with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass library on select LG TVs via the LG Gaming Portal. This announcement solidifies Microsoft’s continued efforts to push gaming beyond its Xbox consoles, trying to turn every screen and device into an Xbox.

ecobee has been one of the premiere smart thermostat brands around here for HomeKit users for quite some time. The brand doesn’t often upgrade its lineup the way some do – if it aint broke don’t fix it? – but today it is introducing a new, more affordable model to the lineup to essentially replace the aging $150 Ecobee3 Lite. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential lands with a lower MSRP while still delivering on most of the feature set that has made the brand what is. Scope out the details below. 

The M4 Mac mini has easily been one of, if not, the most popular new Apple release among readers this year, and what is arguably the best upcoming accessory for it is arriving soon. Satechi already quickly teased its next-generation Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure, but it is serving up all of the details for CES 2025 alongside the upcoming pre-order date. 

Coming to us straight out of CES 2025, Pawport is lifting the veil on its second-generation Smart Pet Door today. Designed for pet owners with active fur babies that regularly come and go, this new device builds upon its predecessor from last year’s event to deliver style, security, weatherproofing, and well-rounded functionality. The startup is offering three different series at this year’s CES, providing various levels of aesthetic options and pricing to suit pet owners’ needs.

TP-Link’s Tapo brand has been a popular smart home option around here, delivering affordable multi-platform options to cover your entire ecosystem, and its new PalmKey Smart Door Lock has arrived for CES 2025. The brand’s new palm recognition lock is the latest option looking to leverage a quick wave of your palm to open, no matter what kind of phone and smartwatch you are rocking. 

Among some other upcoming 2025 smart TVs, Samsung is showcasing its new The Frame Pro at CES 2025. The brand’s frame-style TVs have been popular among folks and competitors, often imitated and usually at much lower price points, but Samsung is seemingly going the other direction with an even more feature rich (sort of) mini-LED model with an even better fresh rate. 

Update: Both of the new Anker chargers below are now available for purchase with $10 launch deals directly from Anker and at Amazon.

It wouldn’t be CES without some new Anker charging gear and the brand’s latest display-equipped power bank and wall charger have now surfaced. Following in the footsteps of its Prime charging gear we featured at launch last year (alongside several deals over the holidays in 2024), Anker has a pair of sweet new chargers on the way – a power bank with built-in and retractable USB-C cables and a new 4-port 140W PD 3.1 wall charger. Both models are waiting for you right here and will be up for sale starting tomorrow. Head below for a closer look. 

Update: The new Roborock Saros Z70 cleaner bot with retractable robotic arm is now available for purchase with a solid launch deal.

Roborock has just unveiled one of the more interesting new gadgets of CES 2025 with its Saros Z70 – an all-in-one robotic vacuum and mop that also features a mechanical robotic arm that pick things up off the floor and put them away for you. Alongside a couple of other more standard new Saros bot cleaners, the headliner Z70 also delivers on some of the brand’s most notable specs to date when it comes to actual suction power and its all-new time-of-flight (TOF) navigation sensors. Scope it out below. 

Straight from CES 2025, Hyper is unveiling its next-generation HyperPack products. The HyperPack Pro is among the only backpack products on the market from notable brands that features onboard Apple Find My tracking, and at this year’s CES the brand is unleashing two new editions to the lineup, both of which are more affordable and arguably more versatile as well. 

LG is getting an early jump on CES proceedings by announcing its new lineup of UltraGear gaming monitors. The brand’s 2025 gaming monitor series is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which is said to be the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” LG has yet to officially announce the pricing and availability details of this new gaming display, but you can learn more about it below.

Alongside its new Odyssey 3D monitor that is now finally ready to ship after being unveiled at least year’s CES, this year Samsung is debuting its new Smart Monitor M9. We have been big fans of the brand’s Smart Monitor lineup for years now, delivering wonderful productivity displays with a host of bonus onboard features like direct access to streaming TV and its gaming hub (among many other things), but this year it is taking the line next-gen with OLED panels and some AI enhancements. Scope out the details on the new Samsung Smart Monitor M9 below. 

Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day? Are Best Buy locations open on New Year’s Day? Is Costco open today? How about Target? Let’s break it all down. While for some New Year’s Day night be more of a day of rest, those looking to get out and about will want to take note of some of the adjusted store hours and closures beforehand. While it always a good idea to check your local brick and mortar locations for details just in case – some major retail locations, like those in malls, might have slightly different hours than those listed below – we have locked down some details on which of the major retail locations are open and closed for New Year’s Day 2025. Scope them all out down below.

It has become an annual tradition around here to look back across the year and reminisce on our personal favorite releases, the best gear we had a chance to go hands-on with for review, and share some of the gear we purchased for ourselves. Head below for a closer look at the staff’s favorite gear of 2024 – Find My gear, pizza ovens, pool robots, Bose headphones, smart home upgrades, our favorite e-bike release, battlestation gear, and more.

Welcome to the 2024 9to5Toys iPhone 16 case awards. We have gone hands-on with a massive selection of new cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 and, as is tradition around here, now that we have had a chance to truly test them out for a good four months, we are here to weigh in before the year ends on our absolute favorites across various categories.

Time is winding down to secure everything you need for your work from home setup and still write it all off against your 2024 return. With so many folks permanently transitioned to a WFH situation of some kind or other, be it everyday or just some of the time, even more of the gear you need to make this happen is tax deductible and you only have five days left. 

What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Are Best Buy and Walmart open on Christmas Eve? When time does Target close on Christmas Eve? While we have answered many of these questions in our extensive coverage of this year’s holiday sales, we thought it would be handy to drop some details down on Christmas Eve store hours at major retail locations for folks looking to score some last-minute gifts or even just some supplies for inbound holiday guests. Be it some grocery items at your local Walmart or Costco, a few last-minute things for around the house at Best Buy and Target, or otherwise, down below you’ll find details on Christmas Eve brick and mortar store locations for various major retailers across the US. 

Arc has just debuted its all Arc Pulse Bumper cases for Google’s new Arc Pulse Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. These bumper cases have been among the most popular smartphone accessories around here across 2024, and they are now finally ready for Google latest slate of Pixel 9 devices. Best of all, using our exclusive 9TO510 code will deliver the best price anywhere on your pre-order. Head below for additional details and a closer look at the new Arc Pulse bumper case for Pixel 9. 

We have featured a number of interesting AirTag accessories over the year, many of which from Elevation Lab, but I’m not sure we have seen anything quite like this one. The Elevation Lab TimeCapsule is just that, an ultra-rugged housing that effectively allows you to use a pair of AA batteries to power AirTag instead of its internal battery to increase its operational lifespan tenfold. Head below for a closer look at the new Elevation Lab TimeCapsule AirTag 10-year battery case. 

If you have a child on your list this year and are still looking for the perfect present, look no further than right here. We’ve done the shopping for you and found the perfect gifts for kids that still have shipping to arrive in time for Christmas as well. Whether you’re looking to splurge or still grabbing a stocking stuffer, this guide will be sure to help navigate your Christmas shopping. Find all of our top picks this year below and be sure to check out our latest guide to thoughtful and useful presents to treat mom and dad this holiday season from $15.

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The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and expressing gratitude to the people we cherish most. For many of us, our parents are at the top of that list. As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, it’s the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation with thoughtful and meaningful gifts. Whether your parents are tech-savvy, outdoorsy, or simply enjoy the finer things in life, you’ll find plenty of items here that would bring a smile to their faces. From practical gifts like a user-friendly streaming device to simplify their entertainment experience to a more personalized and thoughtful item like a cocktail smoker to elevate their annual New Year’s Eve gatherings, you’ll find a crafty curation of thoughtful gifts here that are sure to please your parents.

It’s that time of year again folks, and the 2024 Game Awards are set to go live very shortly. This year’s show is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, once again hosted by internet-famous gaming personality Geoff Keighley. Keighley’s “The Game Awards” have become the annual game awards for the industry, getting bigger and more impressive as each year goes by and it’s all set to kick off shortly. Follow along with all of the awards, musical performances, and, the thing we are really all tuning in for, the world premieres, game announcements, and release dates for the most exciting upcoming titles. This is the 10th anniversary of Keighley’s Game Awards and here’s to hoping we are in for a real show!

Update 12/18: Target Circle members can score Buy 1 Get 1 50% off beverages at in-store Target Starbucks locations for today only. 

In the lead up to Christmas 2024, Target has now officially announced extended store hours and launched a wide-ranging 3-day Countdown to Christmas sale. Alongside up to 40% off again selection of tech, toys, home goods, kitchen gear, apparel, and more, you’ll also find some notable bonus deals live with a FREE Target Circle membership alongside, same-0day delivery options and details on its extended store hours during the 48-hours before Christmas. Everything you need to know awaits below. 

Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers to check out this year. I’m not sure very many people still stuff actual stockings anymore, but some do and either way, you can just think of these as some relatively affordable, thoughtful, useful, and compact gift ideas to spark some creativity. We have showcased gear we use ourselves, feature around here on a regular basis, and would love to see stuffed inside of an oversized sock on Christmas morning (or whatever you celebrate) at our houses.

Back in early September Twelve South introduced what can only be described as one of the more impressive and exciting wall chargers with its new PlugBug. Wall chargers are inherently about as useful and necessary as they are the exact opposite of exciting. But with built-in Apple Find My action…now we are talking. I have since had a chance to love every second of this thing after going hands-on and subsequently finding a permanent place for it in my Travel Kit, but there’s a new, slightly more capable version on the block now. And by on the block, I mean exclusively at Apple Stores. 

The Tapo lineup from TP-Link has really turned some heads here at 9to5Toys with an expanding selection of smart home accessories that won’t break the bank. This rings more true than ever with the new release TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart In-Wall Outlet. This functions as a standard wall outlet, but ratchets things up by being not only smart, but outfitted with Matter support as well. This means it will work with all the major smart home ecosystems, including Apple Home. Continue reading to find out more.

This is one we have been waiting for ever since the new M4 iPad Pro debuted back in May folks. Nomad is now ready to unveil the next-generation of its Leather Folio covers for Apple’s latest pro-grade iPads, and they are scheduled to go up for purchase starting today (any time now). Head below for a closer look and some clearance pricing on the previous-generation models.

From a simple smart magnetic folio desk mat to metal MagSafe holders, elago has a long-list of unique and surprisingly useful products in its lineup. Now, the brand has debuted a new 15W wireless charging pad which is unlike anything we’ve seen before. You’re looking at a simple wireless charging pad that can deliver 15W charging speed to your iPhone wirelessly. What makes this model different from other options on the market is that it has magnets on both front and back, with which you can attach it to things like a refrigerator, a metal wall, and more. You can get this from elago’s official Amazon storefront in Black and Stone colorways, and it’s priced at $23.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Nimble, a tech accessory brand we have featured in the past that is specifically focused on creating carbon neutral, environmentally-conscious gear, has recently launched its latest slate of charging gear for Apple’s latest tech. Now available exclusively in Apple retail locations and on the official Apple online storefront, the lineup delivers on the popular Qi2 15W power trend with a new 3-in-1 PODIUM charger, a FOLD(able) variant, a dedicated Apple Watch stand, and the one that really caught our eye, the new VALET 3-in-1 Wireless Charger. Scope them all out down below. 

We all know how difficult it can be to reliably tackle last-minute Christmas shopping, so here at 9to5Toys we are kicking off our first list of recommended gifts roughly one month in advance. Instead of going after big-ticket items, this selection is focused on affordable items that folks can benefit from each and every day. If this type of product is right up your alley, you should swing by our new Steals page and subscribe to our daily newsletter. In many regards, you can think of Steals as already-affordable everyday gear that’s now discounted even further. But enough about Steals, let’s dive in to our gift guide of everyday essentials priced from $7.

Intel has introduced a new lineup of B-series gaming graphics cards that will replace the older A-series models. The company just took the wraps off its new Arc B580 and Arc B570, both of which are based on the same Xe2 ‘Battlemage’ GPU architecture you’ll find in Intel’s Lunar Lake laptop chips. The brand’s new Arc B580 GPU carries a $249 price tag and it starts shipping on December 13, whereas the Arc 570 model is priced at $219 and will ship starting early next year on January 16. Both of these GPUs will hit Amazon and other retailers like Newegg soon, and you can learn more about them below.

Every year LEGO launches its Insiders Weekend for member-only savings, with special offers, member rewards, and gifts with purchase – and 2024’s event has officially kicked off! Coming in right before we dive into the Black Friday home stretch, this year’s event promises the usual double points for purchases, as well as three GWPs, two redeemable sets, and some additional rewards, including sweepstakes to score some major prizes. If you’re at all interested in what’s coming after the weekend on Black Friday, check out our original announcement coverage to get the rundown for that sale, especially for the details on the exclusive LEGO Icons 10335 The Endurance set or its complementary GWP. Today, before you dive into a shopping spree, we’ve provided a quick rundown below on all the available offers for this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend.

Amazon just unleashed two new devices to update its wall-mounted smart display lineup – Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 21. The Echo Show 15, which is the smaller of the two new smart displays, is an updated model of the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The Echo Show 21 is essentially the star of the show here, sporting a 21-inch 1080p screen. Both models are said to have improved audio, camera, and a built-in smart home hub, and they are now available to purchase on Amazon for $299.99 and $399.99 shipped, respectively. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Aside from recent Black Friday and Insiders Week 2024 announcements, November is steadily becoming flush with new LEGO building set reveals, as well. For fans of the Icons theme, we’re getting another set that compliments 2023’s 10315 Tranquil Garden set, which is currently marked down by 20% at Amazon along with a massive collection of other kits. Bringing some mindfulness to your home, the new 10359 Fountain Garden set is scheduled to be released early in 2025 and encourages you to customize your very own LEGO garden with new elements and a modular design. Head below to get the rundown on what to expect and to see the collected photos.

As we get deeper into November, we’re getting more and more LEGO news and reveals, mostly on upcoming building sets that will be released in the coming year, like the 77037 Aloy and Varl vs Shell-walker and Sawtooth set or the four new Botanical builds. We’ve also seen some pre-Black Friday deals over at Amazon coming in and taking up to 40% off a massive list of LEGO sets – both new, older, and retired – which is still going. The LEGO Group has also officially unveiled the details of the upcoming Insiders Weekend 2024, which will be kicking off in a few days and offering some offers and GWP during the scheduled period. We’ve also got some answers to your LEGO Black Friday and Cyber Monday questions, which you can head below to learn more on.

Following the three big LEGO news reveals we’ve gotten so far this month, like the exclusive Black Friday release of the Icons 10335 The Endurance set (and even the massive amount of sets seeing up to 40% discounts in pre-Black Friday prep) or the four new Botanical sets that announced the creation of the all-new theme for the popular sets, we’re getting yet another big unveiling today. Going right along with the release of its Horizon Adventures video game, The LEGO Group is lifting the veil on its new 77037 Aloy and Varl vs Shell-walker and Sawtooth set. We’ll be seeing this set hit the shelves in the coming year, but for now, you can get a rundown on what to expect below, complete with information details and photos.