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Amazon has now officially announced Prime Big Deal Days for October. The Fall Prime Day event is now official with an early October start time to deliver another massive Amazon sale event and a series of early deals you can shop right now. 

Alongside the gameplay reveal of the new Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, as well as the ongoing pre-order discount at Amazon on physical copies, Nintendo also revealed a new real-life, playable Ocarina instrument collectible – it is now available for pre-order. 

The new SANDMARC iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max cases have arrived. Among my personal favorite models out there, the brand is once again delivering its unique combination leather and metal treatment, this time in some new colors including a “deep wine” Burgundy tone. We also have an exclusive 10% off for 9to5 readers using code 9TO510 at checkout.

Yesterday Nintendo announced its upcoming Customer Appreciation Sale, and today Target is giving us a sneak peek at some of the deals going live this weekend. 

MUJJO has long since been among our favorite case maker brands, and it is now ready with its iPhone 18 Pro collection. It has now been rolled into its parent Troubadour company, but we are talking about one the best in the game and one of Europe’s “leading makers of premium leather mobile accessories” – the new covers for Apple’s latest have arrived from Troubadour and MUJJO. 

Alongside the now live Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order deal, Nintendo just announced one of its “largest promotions ever.” It’s certainly not Black Friday yet by any means, but Nintendo has an upcoming September sale event that sounds like it (might) rival the usual fall holiday price drops. 

The all-new Nomad iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo case collection has arrived. This year Nomad is bringing back all of its staple leather models – some of the best in the business – as well introducing some new Baja Rugged cases and some all-new options to wrap Apple’s iPhone Duo in its wonderful leather treatments.

Arc is back at it again for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Apple debuted today. The Arc Pulse is certainly not for everyone, but if you are into these sorts of metal bumper cases, it is also certainly one of the best you can buy. 

Pre-order discounts on the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now live ahead of release in early November, but Nintendo hosted a separate Direct event this morning with long list of notable reveals as well. From a new 3D Kirby adventure and the anticipated new 2D Metroid game, to FREE content updates for Mario Kart World and StarFox, down below you’ll find all of the most exciting announcements and releases from the September Nintendo Direct.

It’s been a big week for Nintendo fans with gameplay reveal of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, a new Zelda 40th Anniversary console, and the host of fresh reveals from today’s second Direct in as many days. However, we are not just yet as Nintendo is now serving up a Treehouse livestream with gameplay from the new titles on display this week. 

The September Nintendo Direct goes live this morning, just after the Zelda 40th Anniversary event yesterday and the now live pre-orders for the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 

Update 10/9: Amazon has the physical edition of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake at $10 off, and you can still land one at $10 off via Walmart.

Update: The physical edition of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 is now $10 off at Amazon – price appears in cart.

Nintendo finally gave us a proper look at the art-style and gameplay for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, right before announcing the November 5 release date. And now pre-orders are live on Amazon for the physical ($69.99) and digital ($59.99) editions of the game. 

Update 9/9: Amazon’s discounted price on the physical edition of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is jumping back and forth, but you can still land one at $10 off via Walmart.

Update 9/8: The physical edition of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 is now $10 off at Amazon – price appears in cart.

Nintendo hosted its much an anticipated The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct today. We got our very first look at gameplay for the The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, its November release date, and we also have a Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order deal for you (they are now live). That joins the new 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console, playable ocarinas, new amiibo, and more. Head below for everything Nintendo revealed in today’s Zelda Direct. 

Update: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake releases November 5, 2026 at $59.99 for a digital copy! Get a closer look at all of today’s new reveals and announcements below.

Score some discounted Nintendo gift cards to land a deal on the upcoming Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. 

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct goes live today. Nintendo officially announced a pair of Direct presentations for this week starting with a special broadcast to celebrate all things from the land of Hyrule this morning followed by the major September Direct tomorrow. 

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will go live later today, but appears Nintendo might have already revealed the Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake price ahead of time. 

Update: The new WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones are now available for purchase directly from Sony and over at Amazon for $299.99. Delivery is set for between September 23 and October 1.

Today Sony is officially launching its new WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones as well as a pair of mid-range and entry-level CH series releases. The new XM4C feature a design based heavily on the “fan favorite WH-1000XM4” and introduce a more affordable point of entry into the popular 1000X series.

In less than 24 hours, we will finally get to see The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, and probably a whole lot more. Nintendo is set to go live tomorrow morning with a very special Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, and, save for the reveal of Switch 2, it might be the biggest Nintendo presentation in years. 

Labor Day 2026 is here and the clock is now ticking on the giant Amazon and Best Buy sale events. There thousands of deals flying today, many of which could be gone by this time tomorrow, including all-time lows on Apple’s AirTag 2 at $20 each, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off the list price. 

We also the best cash discounts to date on Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off, a sizable collection of Anker charging gear, the launch deal on this all-new Dark Cherry smart display charger, power stations, e-bikes, LEGO, Switch 2 games, and much more.

Anker showed off a whole bunch of new charging gear at IFA 2026, and you can already get your hands on one of them now. The brand’s new Nano Universal Charger with smart display is now up for grabs via the brand’s official online store and its Amazon storefront for $79.99 shipped. This is the first one from its IFA 2026 lineup to hit the shelves, but you can also sign up to secure a launch deal on the new MagGo Pro 2 25W Qi2.2 power bank. Head below for a closer look and more details on the Nano travel charger.

Amazon has now launched its 2026 Labor Day sale. We have already featured loads of big-time price drops alongside ongoing offers on AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2, but there is also a massive list of Amazon Devices seeing markdowns as well. From the latest Echo Show smart displays and Echo smart speakers, right through to Fire TV Sticks, smart TVs, and Fire tablets, the deals start from $18 Prime shipped. You’ll find them all right here and a complete breakdown of the offers below.

Here we go folks! Nintendo has just officially announced the long-awaited, highly-anticipated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, and a second more traditional Direct show the very next day. This is huuuuge! 

The 2026 IFA show is in full swing this week alongside all of the major deals live ahead of Labor Day. We have seen some interesting new intelligent charging gear, the ‘world’s thinnest’ portable SSD, home hubs that run AI locally, all-new Android tablets, phones with 185Hz panels, sleep speakers that monitor your health through the air waves, and even some IFA-adjacent reveals – the GTA VI PS5 controllers and a LEGO PlayStation. Check out the highlights down below.

Lexar is joining the IFA 2026 announcements with a wild new portable SSD called Muse. This is being billed by Lexar as the world’s thinnest portable SSD, measuring just 3.8mm at its thickest point. It tapers further down to only 1mm around the edges, which is seriously impressive. That makes it more like a thin metal card than the usual chunky external drive we’re used to, and Lexar says it pulled that off with high-density NAND stacking and a custom ultra-thin PCB architecture. Head below for a closer look and more details.

The IFA 2026 reveals just keep coming, and today ECOVACS is rolling out the red carpet for the latest addition to its robot cleaner fleet: the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum and Mop – plus, it’s getting a launch deal right out of the gate, too. The main focus with this new model is whole-home cleaning coverage with a “sealed dust-mite carpet chamber that pushes down into the pile rather than riding along the top.” Head below to get the rundown on this all-new autonomous companion.

Nintendo’s big Switch 2 release of the year, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, has been officially revealed, but very little is known about it. Nintendo did mistakenly drop a brief description, and it has told us it is coming this year, but what is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date? How much is it going to cost? And what sort of remake are we going to get?

UGREEN is making a much bigger play at IFA 2026 this year, and it goes well beyond the new MagFlow charging gear we’ve already covered. Alongside the new chargers, the company has introduced HomeAgent, a local-first smart home platform that brings AI processing, storage, security, and device control together under one roof. The announcement also marks UGREEN’s entry into the AIoT space, with a whole family of cameras, hubs, smart displays, and other connected gear planned around the new ecosystem. Head below for a closer look and more details.

IFA 2026 is currently in full swing, and brands including Anker and Belkin have already rolled out a fresh batch of charging gear and other accessories as part of their announcements. UGREEN is jumping in now with a trio of new MagFlow products of its own, expanding its already-popular MagFlow lineup. The brand is launching a new 10,000mAh magnetic power bank, a 3-in-1 charging stand, and a foldable 2-in-1 charger, with all three built around Qi2 25W wireless charging. All three units are now up for grabs at Amazon via the brand’s official storefront, and you can even cash in on some launch deals. The highlight of the lot, though, is easily the new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank, which UGREEN says is the world’s first liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank. Head below for a closer look and more details.

ENGWE has launched its newest E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with a FREE $99 value bundle down at $1,799 shipped. This new model will go for $2,399 at full price after these initial launch savings end, with you getting a $600 markdown in the meantime, and $699 total savings when factoring in the free bundled gear. That bundle includes a FREE rear bike basket to take advantage of the integrated rear cargo rack. Head below to learn more about this all-new multi-terrain ride.

While perhaps not as exciting as the fleet of new Smart Display chargers, or the display-equipped sleep buds, for some, Anker has also unveiled a SleepLab Pro speaker loaded with some impressive sounding tech at IFA 2026. 

We’ve been seeing a lot of new reveals coming out of IFA 2026, and Anker is joining the fray with the introduction of its new MindBase AI Home Hub that will function as a central brain for all your home integrations across its five brands, covering whole-home connectivity, local intelligence and memory within one system. Head below to learn more.

Spigen unleashed some impressive for the price Athlex Air Apple Watch Bands over the last couple years. The first model, one I still use to this day, delivers a hook and loop closure with a velcro clasp alongside a woven fabric strap construction. But it has just released a second version of the Athlex Air band with a magnetic treatment and a new band design starting from just $22. 

At IFA 2026, and running alongside the reveal of Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro, the brand is also ripping the veil off two additional smart lighting solutions – the Sky Ceiling Light and the COB Lights 2 Pro. Unlike the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro, which open for purchases on September 7, 2026, these two new alternate models will open their purchases sooner on September 4, 2026. The highlight here is the extended AI capabilities for these new solutions, allowing for group control that unlocks better synchronization for managing multiple different lighting devices.

Not only does Sony think Grand Theft Auto VI plays better on PS5, but it has also secured the rights to release a pair of exclusive GTA VI DualSense controllers as well – check them out below. 

The popular smart lighting brand, Govee, has soft launched its newest Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro today at IFA 2026, which is the “first permanent outdoor lighting solution featuring independently controlled dual-layer illumination.” It’s been designed for folks to have more DIY creative freedom, letting homeowners personalize their outdoor spaces with more dynamic, dual-layered effects to better fit each home’s unique style.

Govee introduces a new era of outdoor lighting

“As the creator of the permanent outdoor lighting category, Govee has continuously set the benchmark for innovation, from bringing cuttable designs to pioneering multi-zone optics. Building on years of expertise and R&D innovation, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro takes DIY creativity even further. We’re excited to offer our community a more powerful canvas to express their style and personalize their homes with dual-layer illumination.”

Eric Wu, CEO of Govee

The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights series has become quite popular for homeowners and renters alike who want to bring more ambiance to outdoor spaces, and at the center of the new Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro sits the brand’s ColorZone Solution, allowing independently controlled color zones packed into a single light unit.

Unlike more traditional outdoor lighting, which usually brings along single-layer designs, these new models take a step up to dual-layer illumination for a composition of even more distinct colors and ambient tones at the same time. This change up provides more seamless gradients, wall-washing effects, and custom highlights for architecture, whether its for eaves, facades, or decks.

It boasts a LuminBlend+ Color Management System for even more “accurate and expressive color performance, delivering more seamless transitions from soft pastels to more vibrant, high-saturation shades.” There’s also the AI Lighting Bot 2.0 tech here, too, letting you describe your desired look/style so that the AI can generate customized dual-layer effects. Alongside that customizable creation feature, there are also eight “Iconic Wonders” themed effects, which are inspired by natural landscapes.

As much as the lighting itself comes with flexibility in mind, so too has it been given more flexible installation. You can adapt the setup to various home layouts and exterior designs, with independently-controlled Y connectors that allow the light strings to be split and still operate with different effects after branching, further adding to its personalization for more complex layouts and diverse home structures. That’s not all the flexibility either, as it also comes as a Matter-ready solution for even greater streamlined controls across your favorite ecosystems.

It should be of no surprise that like its predecessors, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro bring along a IP68 waterproof rating, with it especially focused on withstanding rain, snow, and other extreme weather conditions. With this extreme durability and weather resistance built right in, as the name implies, once it goes up, it can stay up.

Purchases open on September 7, 2026

While the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro are officially available to get acquainted with on Govee’s direct website, purchases will officially open on September 7, 2026, according to a timer on its landing page. You’ll be able to score the 100-foot white model at $499.99 shipped, while the 200-foot white or black models will go for $799.99 shipped.

We are taking a short break this morning from this week’s massive Labor Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy to dive into the September State of Play. While we are still awaiting news on the potential Nintendo Direct, Sony is going live this morning at 9 a.m. ET for what sounds like a lengthy double feature State of Play event. 

As part of its IFA 2026 announcements, Anker has unleashed its new 10,000mAh MagGo Pro 2 power bank. This is a Qi2.2-certified model that can deliver up to 25W output wirelessly, and it also has a bunch of other noteworthy features including a built-in cooling fan, a smart display, and so on. The MagGo Pro 2 carries a $109.99 price tag, but Anker is already offering a 20% launch deal if you grab one early. Head below for more details.

Alongside a host of new chargers landing today from Anker, Belkin has landed at IFA 2026 with some new gear of its. This year it is introducing a pair of semi-solid-state power banks – the new UltraCharge Pro with BoostSolid Cell lineup. 

Alongside a host of new charging gear, Anker has also landed at IFA 2026 with new Sleep Earbuds 4 and a new Pro set with a case featuring an onboard display. Both are now available for pre-order on the official site with launch discounts and FREE gifts. 

Anker is debuting a host of new charging gear at IFA 2026. The theme this year is once again display-laden power devices, complete with real-time charging status, fun animations, and useful temperature/power usage data. But Anker has also told us it has upped its recognition game, delivering embedded tech that knows what type of device you’re powering (even the brand and model in some cases now) to ensure safe and efficient charging that helps preserve your battery. Check out the new MagStand, Laptop Charger Pro, MagGo Power Bank Pro 2, and more down below. 

September is here and that means we are in for loads of new tech reveals, the latest from Apple, and, presumably, the next Nintendo Direct. And with fans eagerly awaiting news on the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, I’m not sure anticipation for the September Nintendo Direct could be any higher. 

Nintendo launched its next-generation console with brand new Mario Kart experience, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains one of the highest-selling Nintendo games of all-time and it just got a FREE Switch 2 update. 

Update 9/1: The PlayStation PULSE Elevate wireless speakers are now up for pre-order at Best Buy and Amazon. 

Nearly a year ago now, Sony official unveiled the all-new Pulse Elevate – its “first wireless gaming speakers” for PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal. And today it is finally revealing the release date and pre-order launch.