After featuring and going hands-on with Samsung’s top-of-the-line 200MB/s models, today Lexar is announcing its new Professional GOLD microSDXC cards that can reach speeds up to 280MB/s. While the standard issue models ranging from around 130MB/s up to 200MB/s tend to be more than enough for most casual users, Lexar is targeting content creators, filmographers, drone pilots, and action cam enthusiasts with its new speedy Professional GOLD lineup. Now available for purchase starting from $40 shipped, you can get more details and a closer look down below.
The LEGO Group today is announcing its pre-Black Friday 2023 plans. With everything from the launch of an all-new creation to extra rewards points, freebies, and of course actual deals, we break down all of the company’s first-party savings below as part of this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend.
In-store shopping is very much back in season this year for Black Friday 2023. After tons of online sales stole the digital spotlight that was previously reserved for the likes of Cyber Monday, nature is healing as more companies look to bring things back to retail locations. But that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t going to be taking the opportunity to close down brick and mortar stores across the United States the day beforehand. Below we break down all of the stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023.
Since Overwatch 2 launched last fall, the team at Blizzard behind the team-based shooter has been not just adding entirely new heroes, but also tweaking existing playable characters. Tanks have seen some of the biggest adjustments now that there’s only one locking into each server per team, and today Roadhog is finally getting a rework.
Jackery today is launching a new portable power station. Its new Explorer 100 Plus is launching as the company’s most compact and portable solution yet, bringing much of its usual feature set to an even more affordable package.
Ever wanted a chocolate Xbox controller? Well you now have a chance to win an official one. Joining some early Black Friday offers on Series X with a FREE game or a $50 price drop and gift card offer, Microsoft is getting into the holiday spirit in a delicious way with the announcement of the “first ever official edible chocolate Xbox controller and Wonka-inspired console.” In partnership with the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ film “Wonka,” Xbox is looking to celebrate the return of the “world’s greatest confectioner” with a uniquely delectable gaming experience. Head below for a closer look.
The LEGO Group is gearing up for the holiday shopping season today with the reveal of two new gift with purchases. Helping to entice shoppers to stick to buying their bricks direct from Shop Online or in-person retail locations, there are a pair of upcoming creations that will exclusively be available from LEGO. Check out the new LEGO Majisto’s Magical Workshop and Winter Market Stall freebies below.
Last week, we got a first official look at the upcoming LEGO Avengers Tower, and today we’re getting a full reveal of the companion gift with purchase. Launching right alongside the brick-built skyscraper on Black Friday, the largest Marvel set of all-time will include a side build featuring a taxi, Black Panther, and three other minifigures.
After finishing a build in the NZXT H9 computer case at the beginning of 2023, I loved the look and convenience of dual-chamber designs. But the H9 is a massive case that takes up a lot of room on my desk. Enter the new NZXT H6 – a compact dual-chamber mid-tower with the conveniences of a place to tuck a PSU and cables, but it isn’t as large as the H9. And it has a handy design trick that makes it look even smaller when sitting at my desk. It might be the “just-right” case for my setup. Head below for the full video on the latest cases from NZXT.
Update: Alongside the new Super Mario Party bundle below, Nintendo has now also unveiled a new upcoming Super Mash Bros. console package. The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle will be arriving on November 19, 2023. It includes the Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, a digital version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership at $349.99.
This bundle has everything you need to have a smashing good time on Nintendo Switch, including a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and two Joy-Con controllers featuring a design inspired by the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Plus, enjoy an added $67.98 value with a download code for the full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership.
iOttie today is refreshing its Auto Sense smartphone car mount lineup with not one but three all-new solutions. The second-generation series of mounts make it easier than ever to dock your phone on the dashboard with tech that automatically grips your device and notably arrives with the company’s first design made for foldables.
Last night, the LEGO Group invited me to come hang out at the flagship NYC retail store at Rockefeller Center. There was one main objective of the night, and that was to show off the shiny new Avengers Tower after it was revealed just earlier in the day. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the new set in person since we originally took a little wind out of LEGO’s sails by revealing it early, and now, I can finally report firsthand just how incredible of a model it is ahead of a full review.
It has been, and is going to continue to be, an exciting time for Nintendo Switch gamers, having just seen the release of arguably the best modern 2D Mario experience ever and with the Super Mario RPG remake on the horizon. Not to mention all of its upcoming Black Friday deals. Just over a week away from release, and coming loaded with updated visuals, nostalgic gameplay mechanics, and a few new features, too, Nintendo is ramping up for release with today’s new Super Mario RPG – Overview Trailer. Head below to check it out.
LG is debuting its new UltraGear 45GR65DC and 45GR75DC 45-inch QHD curved gaming monitors alongside revealing launch dates. The 45GR65DC is now available for purchase, while the 45GR75DC is available for pre-order. While both monitors boast almost identical features, there is one key difference separating the two, and both arrive as cheaper alternatives to anyone put off by the UltraGear 49-inch curved gaming monitor’s price tag.
Backbone’s new 2nd gen USB-C iPhone 15/Android controller officially launches today. The Backbone One was already considered by many to be one of, if not, the best mobile controller options out there, and the latest updated version is launching today. Ready to take your USB-C iPhone 15 or Android gaming experience to new heights, the latest version of the Backbone with a couple of key enhancements is launching today at Amazon and other retailers. Today’s new releases also come along with a new Backbone One Carrying Case to neatly and safely store your on-the-go gaming setup while out and about. Head below for more details on the new 2nd Gen USB-C iPhone and Android Backbone One controller and the new accessory.
UGREEN today is launching a pair of new MagSafe power banks. Sporting streamlined builds, the big selling point this time around is a more comfortable design thanks to a silicone exterior that should actually help these be more enjoyable to use while refueling your iPhone 15. Now available for purchase, there’s a pair of launch discounts attached.
Anker is out with a new and even more vibrant portable speaker today. The new Soundcore Glow Mini debuts as the latest generation of the brand’s speaker with built-in lighting, taking that flare to the next level with an even more novel design.
After what feels like a lifetime of waiting in anticipation, the first official announcement for Grand Theft Auto 6 has arrived via an open letter on its official site. It’s not the trailer you were hoping for but it is coming “in early December.” Rockstar officially revealed the next crime drama in its (in)famous GTA series was underway back in February of 2022 and, outside of what feels like an endless string of both credible and mostly not-so-credible rumors and leaks, the game has indeed (almost) finally arrived in official form. Head below for more details on today’s Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement.
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! LEGO is officially revealing the new Avengers Tower today. After our exclusive report that offered a first look at the set back in October, we’re able to share an official showcase of how the largest LEGO set in 2023 will stack up when it debuts on Black Friday.
Nintendo achieved wild success with its animated adaption of the world’s most famous plumbers with the 2023 silver screen release of The Mario Bros. Movie, but it’s now going big-time with plans to develop a live action Zelda film!?! Nintendo has now issued an open later on behalf of itself and Sony Pictures entertainment to announce “it will develop a live-action film of The Legend of Zelda.” This was not expected. Head below for more details.
Sony has announced the new a9 III digital camera alongside the FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens, and its pre-order and launch dates. Carrying the mantle of the world’s first mirrorless camera with a full-frame global shutter sensor, Sony is promising “unrivaled speed” thanks to its newly designed 24.6MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, including 120 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE, flash sync at all speeds up to 1/80,000 sec., and no subject distortion.
Sony announces new a9 III mirrorless camera with full frame shutter sensor and pre-capture
Anker today is launching the newest addition to its power bank family with a new and even more capable version of an existing favorite. The new Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank packs a lot of convenient charging tech into a compact design, most notably including a built-in USB-C cable to complement the one of four different colorways. Plus, it’s on sale!
After Spigen unveiled and launched its new vintage iMac-inspired iPhone 15 cases (you can find our full review right here), it is now bringing some of those vibes to AirPods Pro 2. While you won’t find that Apple-style Bondi Blue treatment here, its new Ultra Hybrid Zero One MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case does deliver on the black see-through tech treatment in much the same way. Now available for purchase on Amazon at well below the listing directly from Spigen, you’ll find more details on its new translucent-like Hybrid Zero One MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case below.
Today, Amazon is officially announcing what’s to come from its annual Black Friday sales event as we inch closer to the 2023 shopping event. On top of just kicking off the action earlier than previous years, Amazon will be upping the ante on the savings this year with a more frequent rollout of deals while also announcing a themed Thanksgiving Day Football game.
A new transparent Xbox controller from HyperX has arrived. We are no strangers to the HyperX Clutch Gladiate controllers around here – we called this year’s version a “budget gaming beast” after going hands-on – but now it’s time for the new see-through RGB edition. Today, HyperX is launching the new Clutch Gladiate RGB Gaming Controller for Xbox, officially licensed under the Designed for Xbox program and fully compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC to ensure “seamless use across all platforms.” Now available for purchase, you can get all of the details and a closer look down below.
The future of Overwatch is bright, and more transparent than ever. Today, six members of the Overwatch team took the stage at BlizzCon 2023 in order to detail what’s next with Blizzard’s hero shooter. There’s a lot to be excited about, including new gameplay footage for an upcoming hero named Venture, first looks at the new Competitive mode rework, and details on the new Overwatch 2 game mode Clash.
The big Black Friday festivities are quickly approaching, with ads and early sales already live from Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot, and now it is time for the 2023 Kohl’s Black Friday ad. In fact, not only do we have the actual Black Friday ad from the retailer, but we also have the early event details that are now starting to go live. Head below for a closer look at both and all of the details on the 2023 Kohl’s Black Friday events.
MSI is debuting its new 2024 Aegis RS series and 2024 Infinite RS series pre-built gaming desktops featuring the newly released 14th Gen Intel Core Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards. Now available for purchase, these desktops were made for entry-level gamers looking to take their gaming to the next level without the knowledge to build their own PC, as well as provide enthusiast-level gamers with cutting-edge hardware along with the added confidence of a unified manufacturer warranty compared to building a system from various parts.
Today out of San Jose, California, Lexar is launching its new affordable heatsink SSDs. After the release of the standard issue NM790 models back in August, Lexar is ready to officially unleash its new NM790 Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD to the world. Much like the base model versions, the heatsink variants are delivering some relatively economical solutions to PC gamers and PS5 users with more than respectable specs at the ready alongside a series of launch deals courtesy of the official listings on Amazon. Head below for a closer look and more details on Lexar’s new affordable heatsink SSDs.
Sony is ready to begin shipping its new PlayStation 5 slim as early as next Friday alongside the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and a new bundle featuring the game, if recent reports ring true. This new machine will indeed be replacing the existing PS5 machines altogether once the original run of consoles has sold out to deliver what Sony describes as a 30% smaller unit. And now, images have begun floating around the inter webs offering up a direct visual comparison between the PS5 slim and the standard models. Head below to take a look.
Columbia is back with its latest collection of apparel inspired by the Star Wars universe. As it always seems to do, the company is partnering with Disney in order to release some incredibly themed releases, all of which are headlined by some new Columbia Rebel Pilot jackets.
The new ROLI Seaboard Block has finally arrived! The MIDI and music production community (myself included) have been waiting years for this announcement and it is finally here. The brand new Seaboard Block M is the next-generation multi-touch MIDI keyboard controller from the brand, delivering the ultra-expressive 5D MPE MIDI experience to the masses in a much more affordable package than most of the options on the market right now, including the brand’s flagship 2022 model Seaboard Rise that costs nearly $1,400. Head below for a closer look.
Sony recently debuted the new PlayStation 5 slim at the beginning of last month with one crucial bit of information purposely omitted, the release date. But now, new reports originating from Call of Duty news outlets suggest it will be available on November 10 as part of a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III bundle. Head below for more details.
Recently, SteelSeries released its new Alias and Alias pro microphones aimed at streamers. While other companies have been quicker to put audio products on the market, SteelSeries has seemed to take its time, analyze what’s available and its downfalls, and release a product that I’m really excited about. And as good as the microphones are, one of the most exciting features is SteelSeries Sonar. It’s a powerful program for streamers and gamers that addresses some issues I’ve personally faced in the past with setting up a stream. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details of these new mics and take a look at what Sonar has to offer.
Hyper X is debuting its new Vision S, a 4K video recording webcam for streamers with 4K recording capabilities and an 8-megapixel Sony Starvis IMX415 sensor. Now available for purchase, this webcam was made for creators who put a lot of care into their creations’ visuals.
Apple is fully embracing USB-C with just about all of its latest devices and accessories, and Anker’s new Prime 240W charger has been the perfect power station to ease the transition. With dynamic power allocation and a dedicated 140W USB-C port, this is perfect for the new M3 MacBooks, iPhone 15, and any other gear you can throw at it.
Today, out of Chicago, SteelSeries is unleashing its new limited edition Ghost Edition Apex Pro Mini. In celebration of Halloween 2023 and for “those who want to showcase their style,” the “original esports brand” has decided to step away from the dark black color treatments in favor of a ghostly all-white limited edition model of its Apex Pro Mini gaming keyboard. But if you’re interested, you had better act fast, as this is a limited run with only 250 units in existence. Head below for a closer look.
Native Union’s new plant-based leather Apple Watch bands are now available for purchase at Amazon. The brand unleashed its new MagSafe wallet and iPhone 15 cases shortly after the new handsets debuted in September made from the same materials as the new bands, and now the new matching straps have arrived in full force. Now live on Amazon in black and the brand’s distinct Kraft and Slate Green treatments, you can head below for a closer look and more details.
Belkin is launching its newest MagSafe charger. Refreshing its 2-in-1 form-factor with an even more fun and quite frankly elegant design, the new BoostCharge Pro debuts with all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charging.
Halloween 2023 here and so is a new classic Castlevania experience for Switch Online members. Just after the launch of Mario Party 3, the next influx of Nintendo Switch Online games are now at the ready. Nintendo has now taken to its official X (Twitter) feed and YouTube channel to debut the October 2023 Game Updates in the form of some classic GameBoy action and obscure NES titles that are now available to play for all base tier Switch Online members. Head below for all of the details.
While Spigen might be a brand better known for its iPhone cases like the new vintage iMac models and the rest of the lineup, not to mention gear like its StandBy ArcField MagSafe charging stand, and other Apple accessories, today we are featuring the brand’s new ArcPLAY Keyboard. Delivering some proprietary “Dynamic Pipeline Technology” alongside much of the amenities we have come to love from other battle station keyboards, the new ArcPLAY gaming keyboard is now available for purchase with a solid launch deal at nearly $50 off. Head below for a closer look and all of the details.
The new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been shipping through the fall so far, delivering the latest fitness experiences for those in the iPhone ecosystem. If you’re looking to mix up the look of your new wearable or just refresh an aging wearable with some new styles, below you’ll find our favorite and the best Apple Watch band recommendations, starting at just $10.
Update: LEGO’s new Natural History Museum has been officially revealed and is now available for pre-order ahead of its January 1 launch.
We finally have a first look at the upcoming LEGO Natural History Museum. Next year’s Modular Building will be bringing a bit of a scientific vibe to the series with an over 4,000-piece build when it debuts on January 1, 2024 as LEGO set number 10326.
Samsung today is now launching a new, second-generation version of its Odyssey Ark monitor. The unique form-factor first made waves back in the beginning of 2022 when it was revealed at CES for the first time, and now the company is back to refresh the quirky display with some more recent tech.
LEGO’s upcoming Collectible Minifigure Series 25 figures have been revealed. Starting off the week with a first look at the upcoming blind bag figures, we’re getting an early chance to check out the 12 upcoming characters and the return of the fan-favorite goat figure.
Twelve South launched a new mount earlier in the month that looked to solve one of the biggest issues with having a collection of Apple Watch bands – the fact that you have to keep them organized. I’ve been testing out the new TimePorter Wall Mount and really have to hand it to Twelve South for finally making it easy to tidy up my wardrobe of Watch bands.
Today, we’re getting a first look at the latest addition to the LEGO Botanical collection. The upcoming Tiny Plants set has been revealed ahead of launching as a surprise final set of the year in December. You can now pre-order the upcoming LEGO set 10329 ahead of its debut this winter at $50.
I have a new favorite iPhone 15 charger – at least when it comes to a portable solution. Anker’s new Nano Power Bank is as compact as they come, and now is even more versatile with the adoption of USB-C.
