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As many 9to5Toys readers will already know, Apple AirTag trackers are a popular item around here and so are the Elevation Lab mounts, cases, and holders for them. The brand creates some of our favorite AirTag accessories and we have just spotted a deep 30% launch deal on one its latest. The brand is ready to add to its growing lineup of TagVault AirTag holders with its new Leather AirTag Wallet Mount that is now available with a special launch deal starting from $9 Prime shipped on its official Amazon storefront. Head below for more details. 

After debuting its latest and most powerful smart video doorbell back in February, Ring is ready to unveil its new smart Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam today. Since introducing the “world’s first video doorbell” more than 10 years ago, Ring has continued to be a major player in the smart home space and today it is ready to introduce its latest innovation with the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam at $79.99 shipped. Now available for purchase at Amazon, you’ll want to head below for a complete breakdown of what to expect from the brand’s latest. 

A new batch of LEGO sets are about to hit store shelves for May. This month is all about Star Wars, with the latest kits from a galaxy far, far away being joined by some Space kits, Despicable Me 4 models, and so much more. Check out the new UCS TIE Interceptor, NASA Artemis Space Launch System, and Space CMF below.

All of the May the 4th savings are going live a bit early today as LEGO is launching the first wave of the 4x Insiders Points promotion. Right now, you can get extra cashback by shopping LEGO Star Wars sets directly from the LEGO Group while also locking in the very first discounts on some all-new kits.

The major summer game show schedule is starting to fill out now with confirmation of the big-time Xbox Games Showcase set for June 9, 2024. After Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest was confirmed for June 7 followed by the Ubisoft Forward showcase, Microsoft has now taken to the Xbox Wire to serve up some light details on this year’s double-feature. Head below for more. 

Burton Goods may have just debuted the best leather MacBook Air cases I have seen yet. One of the items in the new Burton Goods lineup that really caught our eye earlier this year was its leather MacBook Pro cases. Designed to wrap your precious Apple notebook in full-grain American leather, Apple has since launched new MacBook Airs and Burton Goods is now bringing its gorgeous leather treatment to the thinner form-factor. Best of all, you can pre-order one at 20% off ahead of shipping starting next month on May 19, 2024. Head below for more details. 

Amazon Prime Day turns ten years old in 2024! The company is celebrating that milestone by offering its first announcement about the summer sale but still keeping some of the excitement wrapped up at the same time. Amazon is confirming that Prime Day 2024 will arrive in July as the tenth installment of the savings event.

elago is launching a new MagSafe charging dock today that looks like a Game Boy Advance SP. The new MS W5 Charging Stand debut with a retro design that’s a bit more recent than some of the other throwback-themed accessories we’ve seen from elago and channels the vibes of Nintendo’s folding handheld.

Two more LEGO Animal Crossing sets will be launching this year. The LEGO Group just collaborated with Nintendo on the new theme, which launched for the first time in March, and now builders won’t have too long to wait for the next round of models. They really are worth the wait, too, as we’re getting a LEGO Animal Crossing Town Hall with K.K. Slider, as well as a Dodo Airlines build complete with the beloved pilot Wilbur.

Satechi, today, is launching its first-ever Qi2 chargers for iPhone 15. I’ve been using them over the past few days and am already in love with the premium folding designs, 15W charging speeds, and the option to add in Apple Watch fast-charging for less than the competition.

Traeger enthusiasts sold out the ModiFIRE Sear Grate in minutes when it debuted earlier this year. This is not the first cooking accessory that Traeger has added to its ModiFIRE lineup, and I’m sure it’s not going to be the last. As someone who does all the cooking and grilling in her family, I was eager to give the new Sear Grate a try on the Ironwood WiFi pellet grill as summer approaches. The team at Traeger sent over a ModiFIRE Sear Grate for me to try, and it did not disappoint. Keep reading to find out how my grilling and searing adventures turned out. 

LEGO has officially revealed the new Artemis Space Launch System set today. Officially blasting off next month, the new 3,600-piece Icons set will assemble one of the most detailed NASA-inspired models to date.

Marshall has a new pair of headphones out, and I have been daily driving them for the past few weeks. The Marshall V headphones might not look all too different from their predecessors, but with a tried and true design, that’s hardly an issue. The newfound 100-hour battery life only makes these an easier recommendation, as well as everything else I highlight below.

Earlier in the month, we shared some images of three new LEGO Dreamzzz sets launching next month. Now, there are three additional models hitting the whimsical and high-tech LEGO theme later this summer. Including a convertible Cat Motorcycle and some even more customizable kits, we break down what’s new below the fold.

The new mophie juice pack iPhone 15 battery case is hitting store shelves starting today. The brand is well known around here for its range of cases, charging gear, and more – we loved our time with its telescoping 15W charger and I still use its gorgeous fabric-wrapped 45W 20,000mAh powerstation pro to this day. But today we are focused on the latest edition to its iPhone 15 case lineup that combines smartphone protection and an onboard battery to extend the life of your device. Now available for purchase, you can get more details on the new mophie juice pack battery iPhone 15 case below. 

Solo Stove has quickly created the world’s most popular smokeless fire pit. Since its inception in 2010, it has launched smokeless fire pits in all shapes and sizes, plus a ton of attachments and accessories for an exciting number of ways to enjoy these fire pits. The newest accessory that Solo Stove has added to its lineup comes at the perfect time; it’s officially campfire season here in the Midwest! You can now enjoy hot; buttery popcorn popped over an open fire with the all-new Solo Stove Popcorn Maker. 

Today, we have an update on the Xbox Mastercard via the official Xbox Wire. Back in September Xbox announced its official partnership with Mastercard, giving Xbox Insiders a chance to score one and the bonus goodies it came along with. Fast forward to today, and now the Xbox Mastercard is available to everyone in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii with no annual fees. If you missed out on our original coverage, be sure to head below for all of the details along with updates on some of the new perks. 

Razer has now unlocked the god-tier of mobile gaming. The company today is launching its latest smartphone controller grip for iPhone 15 and Android handsets. On top of just fully embracing USB-C, the new Razer Kishi Ultra steps up to deliver a more premium experience actually geared towards gamers with support for even larger devices like iPad mini 6. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg for why this is my new favorite controller grip.

Elgato makes one of the more popular streamer and content-creator gear out there headlined by its Stream Deck desktop controllers. We have been big fans of its gear for years, covering many of the new releases and price drops on all of it, but Elgato is out with a brand range of products to cater towards more casual users with lower price tags and support for iPad. This time around the brand is focusing on delivering a new lineup of gear that takes its most popular products and streamlines them into a more simple user experiences centered around the new Stream Deck Neo.

Lectric eBikes has launched its new XPress Commuter e-bikes line with four specific models to choose from. You can read up on what’s new over at Electrek, and here at 9to5Toys, we’re set to cover the savings you’ll receive on this all-new debut. The biggest savings are to be had on the XPress 750 High-Step model for $1,299 shipped or the XPress 750 Step-Thru model which is also going for $1,299 shipped. Both are down from a $1,799 price tag, with today’s $500 off deal being the first official discount on these new models as well as the new all-time low going forward. Jumping on this deal now not only gets you $500 off the going rate until it begins shipping in June, which is when we expect it to return to its MSRP but also scores you a free extra battery that is valued at $500 as well.

Update: elago’s new AirPods Pro 2 Pager case has now dropped to a new all-time low at $13.49 Prime shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. The rest of the details are waiting down below.

elago is well known around here for its vintage Mac gear and Nintendo AirPods cases, and today it is once taking us way back with its new Pager case. Now available on its official Amazon storefront with a notable launch deal, the latest from the brand’s wraps an old school, nostaligic beeper design around your modern AirPods Pro 2 case. Head below for more. 

Arc today is launching its signature minimalist Pulse bumper case for Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s newest handset can now be covered in one of four aluminum designs that push the limits on just how negligible a case can actually be. They’re up for pre-order for a limited time, and we break down what to expect below.

As we mentioned yesterday after the official announcement, Nintendo is hosting a new IndieWorld Direct presentation today to showcase a series of upcoming titles coming to Switch. This morning’s show marks the first return of Nintendo’s indie broadcast since last year gave us a look at titles like Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Blade Chimera, and the Braid: Anniversary Edition, and now it’s time to look ahead at the 2024 offerings from the smaller, niche studios. Head below for more details and to follow along with today’s IndieWorld show. 

Another LEGO set has been found at an airport before it was even revealed by the LEGO Group. Before its release next month, we can feast our eyes on the upcoming LEGO Artemis Space Launch System.

Just after the debut of its new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets and its high-end 18-inch Blade gaming laptop, Razer is launching another world-first today. Razer says its brand new Firefly V2 Pro is the “world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat” and it is now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details on the vibrant new functional accoutrement for your battlestation table top. 

We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details. 

Marshall today is refreshing a pair of its more popular headphones and earbuds. The new Major V come with a whopping 100 hours of battery life to go alongside the Minor IV and their refreshed design. Both are complete with some other new features, as well as the classic vinyl-wrapped design and warm sound that Marshall is known for.

After giving us Direct Partner Showcase back in February, you’ll want to put down the Princess Peach Showtime! and Super Mario Bros. Wonder for 20 minutes tomorrow morning as Nintendo will debut the first IndieWorld Showcase of the year. After getting a look at STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Endless Ocean Luminous , and more during the Partner Showcase, Nintendo has now scheduled in the first major update in the world of Switch indie games for tomorrow. Details are waiting down below. 

Insta360 is back with its latest 360 action cam, the X4. Capturing immersive video in up to a crazy 8K 360° video, it’s been upgraded with a bigger battery and protection with removable lens guards. Combined with some of the easiest-to-use mobile editing features, Insta360 is delivering even more creative possibilities with its latest candy bar-sized camera. Be sure to hit the video below to check out all of the details. 

Satechi launched its MagSafe wallet for the first time back in September of last year. Now, for spring, there’s a new style of the vegan leather accessory available. The new light blue Satechi MagSafe Wallet delivers the perfect pastel vibes for April while continuing to be one of our favorite iPhone 15 accessories.

After launching the bulk of its new 2024 lineup of smart TVs, today Samsung is officially expanding its ultra-large lineup with a new 98-inch model. Known as the Samsung 98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000 and now available for purchase, it delivers picture quality specifically optimized for the big screen to deliver one of the lowest-priced models from the brand with this sort of screen real-estate – others can sell for over $14,000. Head below for more details.

After a few major, and more than just loose rumor, reports over the last few months, it would appear the PS5 Pro is all but imminent now. Last we checked in, the technical overview of the still unconfirmed new console had surfaced, and it now looks as though even more credible sources have received a complete list of the machine’s specs. We previously suspected the pro machine would be very much like the current-generation model, just with even more powerful internals, which still appears to be the case, and Sony is now priming developers to ready titles for the console (or ensure existing games are ready to take advantage of the added horsepower). All of the details are down below. 

Alongside this morning’s reveal of the new UCS TIE Interceptor and the new LEGO The Phantom Menace BrickHeadz pack, the LEGO Group has something else planned for Star Wars Day. Today, we’re getting an official look at all of the new Star Wars Gift with Purchase promos for May the 4th, including a 25th anniversary Droid Carrier and other collectibles.

Alongside this morning’s reveal of the new UCS TIE Interceptor, the LEGO Group has something else planned for Star Wars Day. The final set to launch on May 1 has been revealed as the new BrickHeadz The Phantom Menace set including buildable versions of six different characters from Episode I.

Just after the debut of its new smart Neon Rope Light 2 with Matter, Govee is expanding its lineup of intelligent floor lamps today with the new Floor Lamp 2. Delivering a similar sleek and modernist form-factor as the previous-generation models, Govee is introducing an upgraded feature set compared to the previous “best-selling” Lyra alongside Matter support to better integrate with the rest of your smart home. Now available for purchase, you can get a complete breakdown of the new Govee Floor Lamp 2 below. 

Today, we’re getting a first look at the all-new LEGO UCS TIE Interceptor. Arriving next month as set number 75382, the newest LEGO Ultimate Collector Series set will be delivering the largest and most detailed rendition of the Imperial TIE Interceptor to date with over 1,900 pieces.

We have some fun news and updates for Vault Dwellers today. While the Fallout series might have had some hiccups over the last few years with the rough launch of Fallout 76, the IP is seeing a major resurgence on the back of the impressive debut of the live action Prime Video series. And along with it, Amazon is giving its Prime members a chance to play some of the best games in the long-running franchise for FREE just as Bethesda’s readies the long-awaited update to Fallout 4. Hit the jump for more details. 

Sony is taking the wraps off its latest pair of headphones today with the reveal of the new ULT collection. The new ULT Wear headphones do far more than just simplify the naming scheme, with some booming bass, reliable ANC, and other frills like wear detection and Spatial Audio – all at $199.

Just after Amazon launched its latest Switch game sale with 33% off a range of top-tier, first-party titles, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) account and YouTube channel to announce the Switch Online April updates. This time around the updates are landing for base tier members, with three new classics for the SNES game library in the form of some truly retro Mario hammer-swinging, Amazing Hebereke, and some sci-fi shooter action. Head below for more details. 

Following the debut of its new Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet in celebration of the launch of the new (or continuation of) the X-Men animated series, Arcade1Up is now readying gamers to hit the virtual links with the new deluxe treatment on its Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine. The deluxe model features a new larger 19-inch display as well as a fresh streamlined design of the cabinet, and it is now up for pre-order at Best Buy. Head below for more details. 

A new king of summer speakers has been crowned. Sony just revealed the new ULT Field 1 portable speaker and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. It packs everything that I can ask for from a Bluetooth offering while including some features I wasn’t even sure I should be asking for. All in a colorful package that makes the most of its $129 price tag.

Sony today is launching a whole new suite of audio products. All united by the new ULT Power Sound features, Sony is launching some of its best-sounding and most booming speakers and headphones to date – all with more streamlined names, too.

Shure makes some of the best microphones out there, many of which like the latest SM7 and the popular MV7 USB model appear on screen in the most popular podcasts on the internet. The MV7 models are some of our favorites and the brand has now launched the new next-generation model known as the MV7+ Podcast Microphone. Now available for purchase at $30 more than the previous generation model, be sure to head below to learn more about the enhancements on the new Shure MV7+. 

We featured a few wireless charging-equipped desk mats around here, the most notable of which is probably the Journey ALTI model that comes in various sizes and a couple colors, but ZAGG has a new option on the market that sells for even less. The new ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging is very much what it sounds like, pulling from some of the design sensibilities of its 4-in-1 charging mat (currently on sale at $60 off), and expanding it out into a full-size desk mat for your work surface with a built-in wireless charging pad. Now available for purchase at Amazon for $49.99, you can get a complete breakdown of what it can bring to the table down below. 

Anker is taking another stab at the hybrid power bank that turns into a USB-C charger when plugged into the wall. Its new 30W Power Bank Fusion goes one step further by pairing the 2-in-1 design we’ve seen before with a built-in USB-C cable.