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As initially spotted over on 9to5Mac, Apple’s Beats brand is launching its very first cases this year for iPhone 16. This marks its first foray into the iPhone case design space. Now available directly from Apple and its official Amazon storefront in four different color options for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the new Beats cases are some of the only options on the market outside of the in-house Apple models that feature a proper setup for the new Camera Control button beyond just a cutout. You can get a closer look and more details down below. 

In our continued effort to uncover all of the pre-order and early deals on the new iPhone 16 cases and accessories, one of our favorite brands has landed to keep the ball rolling. Moment is among the best in the business when it comes to iPhoneography-focused gear alongside the likes of SANDMARC, and its new iPhone 16 collection has arrived with some early pre-order deals. The new collection centers around the brand’s Camera Case for iPhone 16 that comes in four colorways for all four models with a similar design we have come to love over the years. Head below for more details on how to score the pre-order offer. 

Every year we feature our favorite leather accessories for the new Apple handset, but Harber London focuses on the sleeve category as opposed to the same old case options and its new gear is ready to go. The brand’s makes my personal favorite iPhone leather sleeves – I absolutely loved the model I reviewed for iPhone 15 – and all of the brand’s mainstays are now ready for purchase to support the new iPhone 16, 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Scope out the visuals and details on our favorite models down below. 

ZAGG is a popular name in the Apple gear accessory business, and it just unleashed one of the more extensive collections of gear for the iPhone 16 range. We are looking a new lineup of cases, screen protectors, and more for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the 16 Pro Max, starting at just $19.99 Prime shipped. Scope out the details below where we break down the company’s latest collection.

Among the ultra-protective iPhone 16 cases you’ll find out there, UAG is one of our favorites with a special, almost military-inspired look and feel. It has once again brought many of its most popular models back for the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max with the same military-grade protection, support for the new Camera Control, and the introduction of new “eco-friendly case options consisting of up to 50% recycled materials, increased sustainability in packaging, and all-new 2-way removable privacy eco which is made from 100% RPET.” All of the new models are now available for purchase and we will highlight some of our favorites down below. 

Yesterday SANDMARC unleashed its new black titanium band to match the new stealthy Apple Watch Ultra 2 design, and today we are turning to its wonderful leather iPhone 16 case collection. The brand’s gear has become a staple in my personal setup and a real favorite around the 9to5 offices for a reason…it’s really good. From its wonderful metal bracelet-style Apple Watch bands to both flavors of its leather iPhone cases, and the new series 16 models have arrived. And with an exclusive pre-order deal for our readers no less – use code 9TO5TOYS at checkout to knock 10% off any of the new leather iPhone 16 cases. 

The leather iPhone 16 accessories and cases are coming hard and fast now and another one of our favorites is here. Burton Goods, the maker of fine handcrafted leather accessories for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more has now debuted its new iPhone 16 collection consisting of new leather cases and a couple classic style MagSafe wallets. Best of all, everything is up for pre-order now with a 15% price drop at check out. All of the details you need are waiting down below. 

Update: PlayStation 5 Pro launches on November 7 at $699.99. Preorders will begin on September 26, 2024.

The PS5 Pro is set to be revealed today. Or at least just about all signs are suggesting as much. Sony announced a Technical Presentation hosted by lead console architect Mark Cerny yesterday before folks spotted a not so discreet title on the unlisted YouTube video for the teaser video that simply read “PS5 Pro.” This could be a terrible joke, something to drum up hype, or a sad mistake on whoever runs PlayStation’s official YouTube channel part, but it probably isn’t and Mr. Cerny is now just hours away from taking the stage to reveal what the new PS5 Pro is truly capable of in today’s special Technical Presentation. 

Apple’s new iPhone 16 series has officially landed and so has a bunch of new cases from various manufacturers. Caseology has also debuted a new collection for the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max models, and it includes a couple of new styles that are up for grabs right now. Caseology’s new iPhone 16 cases this year start at just $16.99 Prime shipped, and they offer solid protection for your phone while also making it stand out from the rest with many other cases. Head below for more details on all the available iPhone 16 cases from Caseology.

The new CASETiFY iPhone 16 case collection has arrived. Available for purchase both on Amazon and on the official CASETiFY site where you’ll find the usual massive selection of designs for each of its case silhouettes, Impact, Mirror, Ripple, and Clear, this year the brand is introducing its new upgraded Ultra Bounce Case for iPhone 16. Not only the most protective of the bunch, it also now features a series of modular attachments “such as a novelty carabiner allowing users to wear their new iPhone 16 in multiple ways and positions.”

Okay here you go folks, another one of the very best leather iPhone case makers is here, as Nomad has now put its leather iPhone 16 cases up for pre-order. If you’re going to make a top 5 list of the best leather iPhone 16 cases, Nomad had better be on it, and they better high on the list too if you ask me. This year the brand is bringing back its wonderful Horween leather treatments, both in the standard form-factor as well as its Leather Folio style with the leather case on the inside of the wallet-like fold-over cover. Those options also now sit alongside its Sport and Rugged model as well as the unique Magnetic Leather Back. You’ll find all them now up for sale right here and be sure to head below for some details on each of them along with the preorder pricing. 

The new SANDMARC black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands are now live folks! SANDMARC not only makes some of our very favorite leather iPhone cases (the 16 series models are inbound soon), but it also makes what can be described as some of the very best metal Apple Watch bracelets. The titanium models I have reviewed in the past for Apple Watch Ultra 2 are simply incredible…I mean very, very good. And with the new satin black Apple Watch Ultra 2 just getting unveiled at today’s Glowtime event, it is now ready to put its matching black Titanium Edition – Apple Watch Ultra 2 Band up for sale. Plus we have an exclusive deal for 9to5 readers using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. 

Update: Use code 9TO510 at checkout if you don’t see the discount in the cart.

Arc makes some of the best and most unique bumper-style cases and the new iPhone 16 models are now available for purchase. For folks that don’t want to cover up that beautiful iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max but still want something to safeguard the corners while providing some table top protection, the Arc iPhone 16 cases are easily some of the best. Plus, we have an exclusive price drop on pre-orders for 9to5 readers. 

Some of the best iPhone 16 leather cases have arrived as the new MUJJO collection goes live after Apple took the stage to announce its latest smartphones. As any 9to5Toys reader will know, we are big fans of the brand’s full-grain leather iPhone cases – even its leather-alternative Maize case – and this year MUJJO is back once again with new covers just for Apple’s series 16 devices. The European leather returns alongside its more rugged Shield Case and some fresh new colorways that are gracing the collection along with the mainstay brown, black, maroon, and navy. Head below for more details on some of the best leather iPhone 16 cases you’ll find any where at this price range. 

The Alto handmade wooden iPhone 16 cases are now ready for purchase, and we have an exclusive deal for you too. Featuring your choice of locally sourced woods, the Alto Collective case design takes a different approach from your average mass-produced brands out there – everything is handmade and made to order. Straying from your average plastic and silicone body designs, Alto makes use of “beautiful woods sourced locally from FSC certified lumber mills and distributors” that remain “100% compatible with Qi wireless and MagSafe charging.” On top of that, everything is completely customizable, from the wood and colors you choose to the brand’s special form of laser engraving – you can leave the wooden case back natural, or have anything you want engraved right into it. The new wooden iPhone 16 cases are now live on the site along with its custom options (more on this below) and 9to5 readers can score 20% off their purchase using code 9TO5MAC at checkout. 

With the all of the rumors hinting toward a September reveal and the 30th anniversary celebrations officially in full swing, tomorrow’s now official PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation has just got be what we have all been waiting for, doesn’t it? Sony has now taking to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce a “Technical Presentation,” not a State of Play, not a PlayStation Showcase, but a Mark Cerny-led showcase specifically focused on PS5 tech. You don’t pull the Lead Architect of the PS5 console out of the lab for a random update on a console that’s been out for years do you? Let’s hope not and let’s hope the very first official details on PS5 Pro on the horizon for tomorrow’s show. 

The new WaterField iPhone 16 Shinjuku Slingbag has arrived to neatly stow your new Apple handset and other everyday carry items. WaterField is another one of the standout artisan Apple and tech accessory makers out there, from bags and carriers of all sorts to MacBook sleeves and wallets, its gear is handcrafted in San Francisco by a small team of artisans and designers. Known for its use of a combination of natural materials, textiles, and fabrics, much of its collection features a waxed canvas treatment with hits of leather and the new iPhone 16 Shinjuku Sling bag carries that tradition forward. Now available for purchase in various colorways directly from the WaterField site, you can take a closer look down below. 

Update: The new transparent Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition is now seeing its first deal on Amazon at $64. 

Xbox seems to think transparent tech is just starting to make a comeback, and it’s looking to get in on the action with the new special edition Sky Cipher gamepad. The new transparent Xbox controller certainly follows a long line of new see-through tech we have been featuring for what feels like years now, but either way, it’s pretty sweet looking if you ask me and it’s now available for pre-order ahead of the August 13 release date. Head below for more details and a closer look at the new see-through Xbox gamepad. 

Anker has had a strong series of new gear releases as of late, first with its new Prime Power stations complete with onboard color displays, and more recently its new IFA gear. We also featured the 3-in-1 15W travel charger, but now we are looking at another piece of its latest Qi2 gear with its slimline MagGo power banks. It’s not its first portable battery pack to feature the new charging standard, we have already featured the model with an onboard display and kickstand you can score for the same price, but the new model does deliver a higher-end design otherwise alongside a thinner form-factor. Now available for purchase, head below for more details and some information on how to score a launch deal. 

Joining its new 3-in-1 15W travel charger that debuted at IFA 2024 yesterday, Anker is also unleashing a new Qi2 MagSafe stand with rotating charging pad for a more versatile viewing experience. This time we are looking at a singular iPhone charging setup with a more than affordable $36 price tag and you can dive into the details down below. 

Today, straight from IFA 2024, Satechi is unveiling and launching its new Vegan-Leather Passport Cover with Find My. The brand is a staple around here, making some of our favorite accessories for Apple gear from wonderful MagSafe chargers to pro-grade Thunderbolt 4 docks, and more, but today it is expanding tech-laden carrier lineup with the new Find My vegan leather passport wallet to help ensure you never lose your most precious and important piece of travel kit. It’s not the first one we have featured with Find My, but it does have one seriously standout and fantastic feature here – full wireless MagSafe and Qi charging. Yes, I’m all the way in on this one. The new Satechi Vegan-Leather Passport Cover with Find My is now available for purchase on Amazon and you can get a closer look at it down below. 

Hot on the heels of new Qi2 charging gear from Anker and Belkin, ESR has now shown off some of its new Qi2 MagSafe charging gear at IFA 2024 in Berlin. ESR’s new collection includes a 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger, a Qi2 Car Mount Charger, and a Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack with a kickstand. These new Qi2 chargers are now available to purchase from Amazon, with the MagSafe Qi2 car charger landing a 13% launch deal. Head below for more details on each of them.

Sony is celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with the release of Astro Bot this Friday, a “nostalgic homage to the original Gran Turismo,” digital soundtracks from classic PlayStation games, and the new “Shapes of Play” collection, among other things. But what better way to usher in 30 years of PlayStation then with the reveal of PS5 Pro and a subsequent launch? Am I right? And…the new 30th anniversary announcement might have just revealed the look of the long awaited pro-grade PlayStation 5 too. Head below for more details. 

Sony has just announced the latest generation of its professional reference headphones, the Sony MDR-M1 over-ear headphones. It’s very similar to the wildly popular MDR-7506 headphones and has a slightly updated design, a new set of drivers, a wider frequency range, and improved bass response, among other things. The Sony MDR-M1 over-ear headphones are now available to pre-order on Amazon for $249.99 shipped. Alternatively, you can also pre-order them from B&H for the same price. Head below for more details.

Nanoleaf, one of our favorite smart wall lighting brands anywhere, is ready to launch its next-generation offering known as Nanoleaf Blocks. Delivering “mix-and-match smart lighting system,” they are to allow users to create a “completely custom lighting display like never before.” Pre-orders are set to go live starting today and you can get a rundown of what you’re in for down below. 

If you thought Acer’s Project Dual Play concept laptop with a detchable controller and pop-out speakers was wild, then wait till you see what Lenovo brought to its IFA showcase along with the new IdeaPad Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X Plus and a bunch of other laptops. The company showed off its Auto Twist AI PC concept, which is essentially a laptop with a motorized hinge. It can track your movements and rotate its display to face you as you walk around it. Interestingly, it can also open or close its lid with your voice command. Head below for more details and a closer look.

These days it isn’t too difficult to find a wide variety of 4K televisions with Google TV onboard, but it isn’t exactly the same story for projectors. Anker’s sub-brand, NEBULA, aims to help fill that void with its new Cosmos 4K SE projector. Other notable features include a brightness level of 1,800 ANSI lumens, a portable design, and the ability to create an up to 200-inch screen. To celebrate the launch of its new projector, Anker is offering a nice launch discount in the form of an on-page coupon over at Amazon. Continue reading to learn more about Anker’s new NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE Google TV projector.

Alongside all of today’s exciting new gear coming out of IFA 2024, Lockly’s new Zeno Series smart locks featuring facial recognition and Apple Home Key access are ready for prime time. The brand is expanding its already extensive collection of smart locks with four new HomeKit-ready models, complete with the handy Apple Watch and iPhone Home Key action. Scope them out below. 

In addition to the new Nitro Blaze 7 gaming handheld, Acer also brought its wild Project Dual Play concept gaming laptop to IFA. It’s essentially a gaming laptop in Acer’s Predator lineup with an interesting design that fits a detachable gamepad and pop-out speakers. It’s the most unusual laptop to show up at IFA this year, but it definitely has the potential to end up as a pretty useful laptop in stores sometime in the future, in my opinion. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Today, Twelve South debuting its new USB-C wall charger with Find My. The next-generation PlugBug is said to be “the world’s first power supply with Find My,” upgrading its existing lineup of power adapters with a pair of new models complete with support for Apple’s tracking network. Now available for purchase in a 2-port 50W setup or a 4-port 120W model, head below for a closer look at what the new travel-friendly PlugBug is all about. 

IFA 2024 is in full swing and Belkin just debuted a series of new Qi2 chargers headlined, at least for me, by the new 2-in-1 Magnetic Charging Travel Pad. It looks a lot like the discontinued Apple MagSafe Duo charger, but with a fabric-wrapped charcoal finish and 15W Qi2 power. Now available for purchase directly from Belkin with Amazon listings inbound soon, hit the jump for a closer look here. 

Anker has taken to the show floor at IFA 2024 in Berlin to show off some of its latest tech, including its new MagSafe-compatible MagGo UFO Charger – a 3-in-1 foldable travel charger with Qi2. The brand has been making a strong push into the 15W Qi2 space across this year alongside range of new charging devices headlined by a series of new MagSafe charging stands and its 250W Prime Charging Stations with the onboard status/clock display, but now it’s time for some on-the-go gear. Dive in below for a closer look at the new MagGo 3-in-1 Qi2 UFO Charger and more. 

LEGO has now official put the new Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams set up for pre-order. Just after we featured a rundown of the seven new LEGO sets releasing in September, LEGO has put the new spaceship-themed kit up for pre-order on its official storefront at $109.99 shipped. The 966-piece building kit features a pair off minifigs alongside the main build and was designed “in collaboration with visionary creator Pharrell Williams” to represent his “unbridled creative optimism and his undeniable creative influence.” Check it out down below. 

Not long ago, my partner and I brought home a young cat (named Kraydor the Wizard Boy, FYI, and not by me) after he was having trouble getting adopted from our local shelter. Among these first few months, he has been having some…issues with using the litter box – primarily, he refused to use it if it was not immediately cleaned after every use. We had started him off with some pellets that had been recently introduced in our home to fight the odors that linger from typical litter while keeping our floors from being covered in scattered bits. After he instead began relieving himself in random places around the apartment, we tried clumping litter, as our other cat has always preferred it and it allowed Kraydor to better bury his business out of sight, and hopefully out of mind longer than his next visit. This did not work, however, so in a last ditch attempt to save our sanity from having to clean the box every few hours (he’s young and goes regularly), we instead decided to bite the bullet on Whisker’s Litter-Robot 3 Connect, a smart, self-cleaning litter box that manages the worst part of cat companionship.

Intel’s new Lunar Lake 200V laptop processors are now official and Dell is among the first manufacturers to use them in one of its laptops. The company just announced its new XPS 13 laptop powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 2 processors, and it’s now available to pre-order for $1,399.99 shipped at Dell’s online store with deliveries starting on September 24. Head below for more details.

Just after featuring the brand’s USB-C robot charger with the onboard display and magnetic feet, UGREEN has now brought its adorable robotic facial expressions and built-in display to its latest Uno USB-C charging cable. We feature a ton of charging cables around here, but it’s not very often you see a braided one with a built-in LED screen that delivers real-time charging status by way of cute facial expressions, that’s for sure. Now available for purchase on Amazon at just $12.99 Prime shipped, head below for more details. 

Nintendo has now released new details, images, and video on Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Ahead of release this November (pre-orders are now live), the official Japanese Nintendo site has served up a lengthy feature piece detailing the game’s new world, the islands Mario and his mustached brother will be exploring this fall, and the combat system. We are expecting to see much of this information hit the US Nintendo properties shortly, but we can all get an early look down below. 

We have been featuring iPhone cases around here for years, but perhaps nothing quite like the new GameBaby from Bitmo Lab. Combining a somewhat traditional iPhone case with Game Boy-like controls, the new GameBaby delivers a sort of two-piece cover that brings some physical gaming controls to iPhone 15 Max and iPhone 16 Max, according to the brand. Now available for pre-order ahead of next week’s iPhone 16 reveal, you can score one down at $19.99 from the regular $40 price tag during the pre-sale phase. 

It’s almost September, which means we have some new LEGO building sets dropping into the market within the first week. Unlike August’s massive 90-set release, this next month is seeing far fewer builds hitting the scene at only seven and there’s no more open pre-order pathways either, but the small group doesn’t arrive without excitement. Today we are bringing you another, however small, guide to browse and shop at your leisure. Head below for a look at all the new LEGO sets releasing in September 2024.

We are quickly nearing the release of the new Legend Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on Nintendo Switch with release set in under a month from now on September 26. After unleashing the new Traversing Hyrule trailer earlier this month, Nintendo is ramping up for launch with today’s new Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — Into the Still World, a Journey Continued trailer. Check out the over 5-minute new look at the upcoming Hyrule adventure below. 

Last week brought us some big news and exciting reveals, like LEGO’s partnership with Nike, as well as the new Animal Crossing and Mario Kart sets that will be hitting shelves at the start of 2025. Today, we’re getting some more of the latest plans from the LEGO Group, as it has officially unveiled two upcoming Christmas Botanical builds – the 10340 Wreath and the 10370 Poinsettia – that will be dropping in the coming months well ahead of the winter holiday season. Head below for more info and collected images of what to expect.

It has been a long and arduous journey wading through the countless number of rumors and potential leaks on the now fabled PS5 Pro. It does appear select developers already have the PS5 Pro dev kits, and as we approach the holiday season, it’s starting to seem more and more likely that the new PS5 Pro unveil is coming sooner than later. New rumors from what appear to be reputable sources suggest not only do we have an upcoming State of Play showcase coming next month, but also the long-awaited unveil of PS5 Pro. Head below for more details on the potential upcoming machine. 

Just after taking a look at its new magnetic desk organization board, we have now spotted another new piece of magnetic kit from elago. This new elago Magnetic Phone Holder Mount is designed to attach to the back of your MacBook, laptop, iPad, or really anything like that to provide an elegant and adjustable magnetic holder for your iPhone (or other handsets with a magnetic case). It is also one of the few options from a brand we feature around here that comes in a nice silver finish and lands at a more affordable $24 Prime shipped price tag than some of the other similar gadgets we have featured in the past. 

Shokz, a “pioneer in bone conduction audio technology,” is unveiling its new Open Run Pro 2 sport- and workout-focused headphones today. Delivering on the same around the neck/head design as we have seen in the past from the brand, it is leveraging its latest advancements in open-ear audio technology to deliver “an unprecedented combination of superior sound quality, comfort, and versatility” by way of proprietary dual-driver units. Head below to find out what exactly that means, if you don’t already. 

We feature a ton of tech around here, and all of the accessories that go along with it, but I’m not sure we have ever showcased something quite like this new elago Smart Magnetic Desk Mat Folio. This is a simple desk add-on that can be used to organize the plethora of magnetic accessories many of us have collected over the years and still use on a regular basis. Now available for purchase on Amazon starting at an accessible $28 price tag in two colorways, head below for more details on the elago Smart Magnetic Desk Mat Folio.