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After almost an entire year of waiting, the LEGO Avengers Tower is finally here. I’ve been covering the set since it was just in its infancy as far as rumors go, and now it’s siting right in front of me as an assembled model. Packed with references to the first decade of MCU movies, I’m taking a closer look at how the largest LEGO Marvel set ever made stacks up – and more importantly, if it’s worth $500.

Anker is launching a new power station today to help you streamline a nightstand or communal charging setup. While you’ll find a pair of full AC outlets and some USB-A ports, the real star of the show is the USB-C outputs that can dish out 100W to your MacBook, iPad, and other gear. It also arrives with a launch discount.

The LEGO Group is announcing its next double Insiders points promotion today. Just in time to score some of the new kits that just hit store shelves for December, lock-in some gifts, or nab those exclusive new gift with purchases, we break down how to save below.

Logitech and Astro Gaming are announcing the new Astro A50 X Gaming Headset, alongside revealing launch dates. Now available for pre-order, this new flagship headset is designed to simultaneously play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and S, as well as PCs with just a press of a button.

Philips Hue launched a new version of its smart Christmas lights earlier this fall deemed the Festavia string lights. Smart home owners have been waiting for festive lights you can control with your voice for ages. Now after using them for the past few months, it’s safe to say that Philips Hue has delivered just the solution – if you’re willing to shell out enough frankincense, myrrh, and gold.

Now joining the already available Hammerhead Pro set that launched earlier this year, today Razer is unveiling its new Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Earbuds for VR. These new Meta Quest buds are described as the “ultimate audio companion for the virtual realm” and are “meticulously crafted to serve as a beacon of For Gamers. By Gamers innovation for VR enthusiasts.” Now available for purchase at Amazon and elsewhere, you can get a closer look and more details on the new Razer Meta Quest wireless earbuds below. 

With hundreds of air fryers on the market today, it can be difficult to stand out in a saturated market. Air fryers have become a staple in most households, which motivates companies like COSORI to create premium products that are worth every penny. This fall, COSORI released the first air fryer powered by a DC motor, and I was able to get my hands on a unit to put it to the test. 

Journey has now launched a pair of new accessories starting with its LOC8 Apple Find My MagSafe wallet. You’ll also find a new Passport variant with Apple’s location tracking to stow in your carry-on. We previously featured our hands-on impressions of the brand’s EZMO MagSafe wallet solutions, but this time around the brand is bringing Apple’s Find My tech into its latest EDC designs. Best of all, they are also available as part of its ongoing holiday sale at 20% off the launch prices. Head below for more details. 

Juiced Bikes today is launching its new Scrambler X2. While you can read all about what’s new over at Electrek, here at 9to5Toys we’re ready to talk all about the savings on this all-new debut. The Scrambler X2 e-bike now sells for $1,499 shipped as a special launch promotion, dropping down from its usual $1,899 price tag. We’re expecting to see the new e-bike return to this price before long, so jump on those $400 in savings while you can. It’s of course the very first discount and a new all-time low, too. There’s four different colors available and below the fold we break down just how those savings stack up for your new off-road ride.

Withings is taking hybrid smartwatches to a whole new level with the reveal of its upcoming ScanWatch Nova. Premium materials really are just the start of this frankly gorgeous timepiece, opting for a design that looks more like a traditional watch while baking in some of its most capable health features yet.

Twelve South is launching its most portable Apple charging accessory yet, with one of its cutest names yet. The new ButterFly combines a 15W MagSafe charger and an Apple Watch fast charger into one of the smallest form-factors imaginable. I’ve been waiting to talk about this for over a month now, and today I can finally gush about how novel this new release is!

Update 05/16/24: Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release in the fall of 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to latest Take-Two earnings report.

Grand Theft Auto VI is coming in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No other platforms have been mentioned at this time.

Update 3: The debut GTA 6 trailer is now breaking viewer records on YouTube. With over 78 million views now, it is reportedly the most-viewed non-music video on YouTube in 24 hours.

Update 2: We have now added the official artwork up top and some details from the press release below.

Update: After leakers got their hands on the official GTA 6 trailer this evening, Rockstar decided to jump the gun and launch the trailer early on its official channel ahead of schedule!! You can see it down below.

The first official GTA 6 trailer will go live today! This is it folks, it will only be a matter of hours now before Rockstar unveils the first official look at Grand Theft Auto 6. After years of speculation, rumors, and anticipation, Rockstar is set to give folks the very first and very much long-awaited look at what will be the next entry in its crime action open-world epic. After priming gamers for a reveal in early November with an open letter on its official site, Rockstar officially announced that “Trailer 1” for GTA 6 would debut on December 5, 2023, and that day has finally arrived. Head below for more details and to check out the trailer for yourself later today. 

mophie just launched its new 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger, adding Apple Watch fast charging into the mix. But if you don’t need the fastest refuel times for your on-the-go setup, 9to5Toys is partnering with ZAGG in order to set up three lucky winners with one of the company’s original 15W portable MagSafe chargers.

Last month, mophie refreshed one of its most popular chargers with support for some new specs. While not all too much has changed, I’ve been using the new mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger for the past few weeks and have been in love with its newfound Apple Watch fast charging and 15W tech. And with the busiest travel season of the year around the corner, it couldn’t have come at a better time.

An official look at what’s in store for the next Overwatch 2 season has arrived. Launching next week, the new Call of the Hunt battle pass will arrive for season 8 of Overwatch 2. It comes packed with some wild Beast Hunter skins and other cosmetics for heroes and villains, as well as new weapon skins, festive holiday events, and new Hero Mastery courses. Of course, the grand debut of Mauga too!

Today we’re getting an official look at an upcoming addition to LEGO’s Botanical Collection. The flower-themed sets have only gotten more popular over the past few years, and now we’re getting a set that is going to be particularly enticing for romantic endeavorers – at least if your sweetheart likes LEGO! Launching in January, there will be an actual Bouquet of Roses (10328) to assemble or gift.

Today’s the big day where Fortnite announces what’s next from the hot battle royal game. And it looks like the battle royal part of it is taking a backseat with three new game modes that look to expand just how you can actually play Epic’s popular title. But we only care about the LEGO collaboration, which is joining Fortnite as a “survival crafting” game.

After already getting a look at some of the more popular themes like LEGO Star Wars, Technic, and Marvel, there’s now a whole bunch of other 2024 sets being revealed for the first time. Including Creator, City, DREAMZzz, and Ninjago sets, we break down what’s new coming in 2024.

We’ve known since all the way back in July that 2024 would see a new LEGO Star Wars Clone Battle Pack. Now, we can finally show you what it looks like! Arriving as set number 75372, the Clone vs Battle Droid pack will hit store shelves on January 1. Plus, there are some other LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets to show off.

Analogue today is announcing two final restocks before Christmas. If you’ve been looking to pick up one of the popular Analogue Pocket handhelds for yourself or as the perfect gift ahead of the holidays, another chance is right around the corner…

As promised, Rockstar will be officially unveiling the very first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 this month and we now know exactly when that will be. The developer officially announced it was working on the follow up to the record-breaking GTA 5 way back in February of 2022, but gamers will be gamers and we have really been waiting for this for a whole lot longer than that. And the wait is almost over. Last month Rockstar promised it would be showing off the first official footage of its highly-anticipated new open-world crime epic in an open letter to fans, and we now know it will be coming on Tuesday, December 5. Head below for more details. 

The LEGO Group may very well have just saved the best sets of the year for last, as December introduces three new creations. The latest addition to the Modular Building series will be debuting with the LEGO Natural History Museum to go alongside the long-awaited Orient Express train. There’s also a collection of brick-built botanicals in the Tiny Plants kit and more.

The LEGO Group has been including more and more orrery builds in its sets as of late, from the Galileo Galilei tribute promo to the Natural History Museum. But if you’ve been wanting a dedicated model of the solar system, it’s finally happening as a new 2024 LEGO set coming out next year as part of the Technic collection.

Update: Now available for pre-order direct from LEGO.com.

We’re getting a first look at one of the new LEGO sets from 2024 today. Launching on January 1, builders will be able to bring Spider-Man’s iconic likeness to their collections with a new addition to the LEGO Marvel Helmet series with a nearly 500-piece set.

elago is launching a new addition to its family of themed Apple accessories today. The new MS M4 charging stand may not roll off the tongue as far as names go, but does sport an instantly-recognizable design modeled around a classic Macintosh. Now available for purchase with some launch savings attached, elago is releasing the perfect stocking stuff ahead of the holidays.

It’s time for the new OtterBox iPhone 15 Passport cases. Alongside its current ongoing 30% off sitewide sale, OtterBox recently expanded its iPhone 15 case collection with some interesting new Passport designs. Coming alongside some new AirTag case models, the OtterBox iPhone 15 Passport cases feature topographical aerial map designs of major cities printed atop a clear and black OtterBox Lumen case. Now available at 30% off the going rate, you can get even more details and a closer look at the new OtterBox cases below. 

Today we’re getting a first look at a pair of upcoming LEGO gift with purchase sets debuting ahead of the holidays. The upcoming Wintertime Carriage Ride sets the pace as a gorgeous addition to this year’s Winter Village set, and comes joined by a trio of brick-built ornaments on the Christmas Decor Set.

Earlier in the month we just saw Ubiquiti launch the new UniFi Gateway Lite, and now the company is back with another piece of networking hardware. This time looking to simplify the experience even further, the new UniFi Express lives up to its name by combining router and Wi-Fi access point features into a single box. And in Ubiquiti’s words, all you have to do is add Ethernet and you’ll be up and running for $149.

After having spent a month with the Tribit Stormbox Flow portable speaker, I have grown to appreciate some of its key features – particularly the ease and comfortability to take it with me while traveling – which I will dive more into later. While the Tribit Stormbox Flow is one of several portable bluetooth speakers in my house, for $79.99, you can’t ask for a better listening experience.

The new LEGO Ideas Orient Express officially launches on Friday and the number question I’ve been asked ahead of time is if the train can be motorized. I can now officially report on an answer, and it’s one that builders are going to be excited to hear. Yes! Yes you can motorize the LEGO Ideas Orient Express, and we’ll explain how to down below.

MEATER created the world’s first smart wireless meat thermometer and has sold to over 39 million customers since. MEATER thermometers are 100% wire-free, equipped with dual temperature sensors, stainless steel, water resistant, and easy to clean. Not to mention the innovative app that walks you through every stage of the cooking process, ensuring consistent and perfect results every time. The brand new MEATER 2 Plus joins their team of elite smart thermometers with enhanced features and functionality. Head below to find out more about this premium product. 

Update: Elevation Lab has now debuted a new version of its TagVault AirTag Surface mount with the new Milwaukee variant. The same waterproof adhesive AirTag mount we have featured around here a number of times, it now comes in Milwaukee red to deliver the “cheapest one time insurance for your tools.” Singles start at $13.95 and the 4-pack sells for $29.95, both with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Scope them out right here. 

We have now spotted some new magnetic AirTag mounts from Elevation Lab. The brand makes some of the best AirTag mounts out there and it is now expanding its TagVault lineup with the new magnetic models. The brand creates particularly rugged and well-made mounts and cases to house Apple’s item trackers and we have now spotted its latest – and the first to feature built-in magnets. While they certainly help if someone steals your fridge, they are more specially designed to mount on your car (or anything else made of magnetic metal). Head below for a closer look at the new Elevation Lab magnetic AirTag mounts. 

Black Friday is here, with Cyber Monday approaching fast and the shopping events’ end on the horizon. We’ve been rounding up the very best Black Friday deals for over a week now, and in that time we’ve seen numerous e-bikes from a variety of brands discounted to incredible lows, marking the best prices of the year and giving you a myriad of opportunities to add any of them to your commute or joyride. Head below for all of our favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-bike deals.

It’s officially Cyber Monday 2023 here at 9to5Toys, and many of the mainstream retailers have already kicked off a number of promotions. This year, you’ll find discounts on the latest from Apple, Google, Amazon, and many other top brands, all at the best prices ever ahead of the holidays. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as part of our curated Cyber Monday deal hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location.

XGIMI is getting in on the Thanksgiving Week savings today now that it’s officially Black Friday. The shopping event is yielding some of the best prices ever across its lineup of popular projectors, including some of its all-new releases in the process.

We’ve been rounding up all of the best Black Friday 2023 deals for over a week now, with the shopping event now beginning to come to an end. Before we can get to the Cyber Monday savings, we’re getting all retrospective and highlighting some of our favorite deals. Below, you’ll find our list of the top 10 Black Friday deals still available as of now.

LEGO is launching its own Black Friday sale tonight. Stepping in to make sure that all of the other retailers out there aren’t having all the fun, the company is offering some savings of its own. You’ll find rare cash discounts across an assortment of sets as well as another chance to earn freebies. Plus, the new LEGO Avengers Tower is finally hitting store shelves with its own exclusive gift with purchase.

The holidays are the perfect time of year to buy a new robotic vacuum – and not just because of the discounts. Having an extra hand helping around the house can make all the difference for getting through those large family gatherings, and Dreametech is marking down an assortment of its latest autonomous cleaning solutions to help with the cause for Black Friday.

elago is expanding its lineup of Nintendo-inspired Apple gear accessories today with its new Game Boy MagSafe wallet. The brand’s W5 collection has been around for while, wrapping AirPods and holding up your Apple Watch in vintage Game Boy-inspired cases and stands, but elago is now ready to bring the handheld Nintendo action to your handset. It essentially comes in a similar silhouette as the standard minimalist models we featured back in July, but with a Game Boy-like design. Now available for purchase at $19, head below for a closer look. 

Let’s take a super quick break to take a look at the wild new Teenage Engineering sampler, the EP–133 K.O. II. The brand is no stranger to gorgeous and quirky music gear – in fact, it might be the best to ever do it – and its latest looks just as special and inspiring as ever. Loaded with that special TE design touch and a world’s first OLED display as well as powerful sampling, sequencing, and composer tools, it is now available for purchase at $299. And you’ll definitely want to head below for a closer look at it. 

We’re finally going to be seeing the fruits of the LEGO Group’s $1 billion investment into Epic Games. A recent social media post from LEGO teased the collaboration with a brick-built llama from the popular game Fortnite, which has many builders and gamers alike buzzing about what kinds of kits we could see the two companies create. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no, we’re not getting a wave of LEGO Fortnite sets.

Last week, I got to play over an hour of the upcoming DLC for Scarlet and Violet. The Indigo Disk is slated to release next month, and a head of time I was able to dive in and explore Blueberry Academy, the Terrarium, and just how fun the focus on challenging Pokémon double battles can be.

Govee has now unveiled its new star projector. The brand is well known around here for its smart lighting solutions, but it’s now flying folks to the stars with its brand new Galaxy Light Projector Pro. Looking to provide users “with an out-of-this-world cosmic projection” experience, the latest from the brand is bringing the ambiance home in a way unlike any of its other smart lighting solutions before it. Now available for purchase, head below for more details on the new Govee star projector. 

Ubiquiti today is launching a new and more affordable way to get into its popular networking platform. The new Gateway Lite arrives with a lower-end price tag as well as a feature set that’s better suited for home usage – rather than some of its higher-end enterprise gear.

Ahead of Black Friday, the LEGO Insiders Weekend sale is now live. Through the end of Sunday, you’ll be able to score some of the year’s best promotions on all things LEGO. There’s double Insider points across the board, as well as freebies like the Majisto Magical Workshop set, cash discounts on LEGO Shop-exclusive sets, and much more. Head below for a closer look at what’s on tap in the LEGO Insiders Weekend sale.