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Roku today is launching a new bundle to bring some extra value to your home theater. The Roku Express 4K streaming media play will begin shipping next month with a Voice Remote Pro for a more complete TV upgrade.

Govee today is launching its most capable smart home lights yet. Very much sticking to the route we’ve seen in the past, you’ll find a modular design on the new Govee Glide Hexagon Ultra lights that gets amplified with even more light output and an added customization.

iPhone 15 is now here, and shoppers looking to pair their new handset with a leather case are going to be out of luck – at least if they plan on bringing home an official one from Apple. But why would you want to anyway, when Nomad is back with another edition of its popular leather case. Retaining its title of being 9to5Toys’ favorite leather iPhone case, we break down the experience below the fold.

SANDMARC has now unveiled its new leather MagSafe wallet. Anyone who reads my iPhone accessory coverage will know how much I love its leather cases – they were easily my favorite last year and almost certainly will be this year. They deliver wonderful quality Apple gear accessories, exemplified by gorgeous premium materials and it just brought all of that to its brand new leather MagSafe wallet. Now available for purchase with shipping beginning later this week, you can lock one in now with our exclusive discount code down below. 

Aer is out with its latest tech carriers today, headlined by the new Pro Kit tech organizer. The compact cable and accessory organizer joins the brand’s new Pro Brief tech bag for travel, everyday carry, and for heading to the office as the latest entries in Aer’s growing stable of bags to keep your gear organized wherever you might be. Both the new Pro Kit organizer pouch and the Pro Brief are now available for purchase in various colors from the brand’s official site, and you can get a closer look at both down below. 

After selling out pretty much instantly when it launched back in July, the LEGO Group is bringing back one of the year’s most popular gift with purchases. The Disney 100 Years Celebration set was a freebie over the summer, and now the company has brought it back. Right now, you can score this unique build for no extra cost on LEGO Disney orders over $100.

Captain Rex just made his live action debut in Ahsoka earlier in the month, and now Hasbro is ready to bring the fan-favorite Clone captain into their Black Series collection. Revealed as part of its Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 event, the new Captain Rex helmet is now available for pre-order ahead of shipping early next year.

Anker this week is now launching its latest Bluetooth speaker. The new Soundcore Motion 300 won’t be officially launching until next month – but we can at least showcase everything new this time around.

Microsoft just held its fall hardware event where some all-new Surface machines were revealed. Now they’re going up for pre-order ahead of shipping next month. With the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Go 3 having just been showcased, we break down what’s new below the fold.

The next drop for the Nintendo Online game library has arrived with Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Just after Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 landed on the service, Nintendo dug into the Japan-only archives to bring some previously-unreleased classics to the US alongside Kirby’s Star Stacker from the SNES catalogue. But this month it is reaching back to the Game Boy Advance library to deliver Kirby & The Amazing Mirror to Switch Online members. Head below for more details. 

The new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro gaming keyboards have arrived. Straight from RazerCon 2023, Razer has now unveiled its new esports-grade peripherals in the form of the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro line that “offers an unmatched blend of innovation, precision, and durability.” Razer has been busy this year with new keyboard releases, expanding its BlackWidow lineup first with new V4 and V4 X models before it debuted the new 75% model, not to mention the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Gaming Headset and the Chroma RGB Kitsune arcade controller; but it’s not done quite yet. Head below for more details on the new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro keyboard lineup. 

Just after the debut of its new flagship headphones, it is now time for the launch of the brand new Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. Described as its “top-of-the-line soundbar that’s here to pull you deep into the heart of all your favorite content,” the new home theater audio solution delivers the latest in sound technology from the brand alongside voice command action, Apple’s AirPlay 2, automatic room calibration, A.I. dialogue mode, Dolby Atmos support, and more. The Bose speaker solutions, be it for the home theater, the backyard, or on the road, are some of the best I’ve heard and it has just introduced its latest flagship-worthy sound bar system. Now available for purchase directly from Bose or at Amazon, all of the details you need away below. 

We feature our fair share of iPhone cases around here from all of our favorite brands, but one collection that has caught our eye this year comes from the folks at BURGA. The brand has been making iPhone cases for years, but has mostly flown under the radar around here for no particularly reason. With the almost marble or ceramic-like feel to its new iPhone 15 cases, the latest from BURGA really stands out from many of the models we have seen thus far and deserves a little bit of a closer inspection. Now available for purchase in a range of colors and designs for all of the new iPhone 15 models, you can scope them out below. 

Just a few days after we reported on what to expect from the final few LEGO sets of the year, we’re getting an official reveal of one of them. Coming in November, the new LEGO Piranha Plant will arrive as the latest collaboration with Nintendo and the Mushroom Kingdom.

Earlier this month, we got an official look at the LEGO UCS Venator launching on October 1. But it wouldn’t be the launch of the largest LEGO Star Wars set of the year without some extra goodies thrown in with your purchase, and today we can share a look at the new LEGO Venator gift with purchase.

BLUETTI is now launching its latest power station, repositioning its usual portable approach for a more home-centric solution. The new BULETTI EP800 arrives with LiFePO4 batteries to go alongside a modular design that can expanded with up to 19,840Wh of total battery backup.

Apple’s new iPhone 15 smartphones are officially slated to begin arriving on Friday, and we’re here to help owners outfit their new devices with some added protections. 9to5Toys is partnering with ZAGG in order to set up three lucky winners with one of the company’s new screen protectors.

One of the more unique reveals from the Amazon fall hardware event today saw the company bolster its networking with a new flagship release. Enter the upcoming eero Max 7 mesh system, a new Wi-Fi package that delivers the company’s most capable offering yet.

Alongside the reveal of Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 and upgraded Fire 10 HD tablet, it also introduced its new smart glasses. The Echo Frames (3rd Gen), available in sunglasses, prescription or blue light filtering variants, are the brand’s next generation smart glasses complete with the updated conversational Alexa experience in tow alongside expanded battery life and more. While still listed as “coming soon” at the time of writing, you can head below for a complete breakdown of what the new Echo Frames (3rd Gen) smart glasses have in-store. 

Amazon just took to the stage for its annual hardware event to unveil its next-generation gear, and now it’s time to dive into the all-new 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet. The latest Amazon tablet delivers some upgrades and enhancements over the now previous-generation model in terms of performance, form factor, and photo-taking prowess while still offering up an option that comes in well under the MSRP on the flagship Fire Max 11 that debuted back in May. Head below for more details and a breakdown of what’s new on the latest Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet. 

As part of today’s Amazon hardware event for September, the company revealed a new catalog of Fire TV streaming media player devices, and we’re now diving in for a closer look. The entirely new Fire TV Soundbar is joined by a refreshed Fire TV Stick 4K Max and more, all of which is up for pre-order.

Amazon today revealed a whole suite of new gadgets at its September hardware event, with the new Echo Show 8 taking center stage. The refreshed 8-inch smart display arrives with the usual onboard Alexa tech but amplifies that with new personalized homescreen features, which change content based on how close you are to the device.

Amazon today is returning to the physical stage for its annual fall hardware event. As the company tends to do every September, we’ll be seeing a batch of new devices across the likes of the Echo lineup, Fire TV catalog, and its arsenal of Ring security devices – maybe even the reveal of a superpowered Alexa running on more advanced AI.

After the debut of its new 2023 iPhone cover collection and its subsequent inclusion in our roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases, Bellroy is now introducing its new Venture Apple Watch Strap. Apple just unveiled its new Series 9 Apple Watch alongside the second-generation Ultra model and Bellroy is out with a new strap to go along with them. In fact, its new Venture Watch Strap, which is now up for purchase, is available in two sizes for comparability with the entire spectrum of Apple wearables, both new and old. Head below for a closer look. 

Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses are now available in full force. While you can lock-in a copy at Amazon right now, it is the other retailers that are throwing in special bonus goodies to entice buyers elsewhere. Elephant Mario and the latest entry to the 2D side-scrolling Mushroom Kingdom games (this one actually takes place in the Flower Kingdom) is set for release next month and is just the start for what’s shaping up to be quite a notable holiday season for Switch gamers. The new Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach Showtime! might not be slated to land until early 2024, but we will be getting some exciting new titles ahead of the holidays this year. Head below for a closer look at the best Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses to ensure you get the most bang for your buck ahead of release next month on October 20, 2023. 

Logitech today is releasing a pair of new microphones today under its Yeti sub-brand. Marking the first releases from the company that now lack the Blue naming scheme we saw from the original owner, the new Logitech G Yeti GX and Yeti Orb look to stand out with sleek designs and RGB lighting.

Not even Satechi could resist launching a new iPhone 15 accessory, and today, the brand is out with its all-new vegan leather MagSafe Wallet Stand. The new release not only breaks the mold by holding four IDs or credit cards, but it also steps up to double as a kickstand that comes in one of four sustainable designs.

We have featured the Furbo dog cam around here several times, but today the brand is launching its brand new smart cat camera. Alongside the usual collection of intelligent features, like remote viewing, night vision, and treat-tossing, the new Furbo smart cat camera also has some special tricks just for your furry feline companions as well. Now available for purchase, we are also tracking quite a significant launch day deal at 30% off as well. Head below for more details and closer look at the new Furbo smart cat camera.

Just after launching its new more compact MagSafe smartphone handle, the new PopSockets iPhone 15 grip cases and more have arrived. PopSockets has been a staple in the smartphone accessory business for years with its namesake stick-on, and now MagSafe, grips being an integral part of the handset experience for many. This year’s collection includes a series of new models, some with the integrated and removable back-mounted grip in place and some without, and everything is now available for purchase before iPhone 15 begins shipping this Friday. Head below for a closer look. 

While just about every other case maker out there has launched its collection of iPhone 15 covers, the folks over at Twelve South have waited a bit for the madness to die down. Now the company today is ready to debut its first accessories for Apple’s latest, with the new Twelve South BookBook iPhone 15 leather cases going up for pre-order.

The new Journey vegan leather iPhone 15 cases are now available for pre-order with solid 20% price drops. We have become fans of the brand after getting a chance to go hands-on with a range of its gear, including the unique ALTI MagSafe charging desk mat, the new EZMO vegan leather MagSafe kickstand wallet, and its 3-in-1 charging stand with the removable Apple Watch charger before that, but for now it’s on to its new iPhone 15 vegan leather cases. Head below for more details on the latest from Journey as well as the discount code to lock in a solid 20% off your pre-order. 

After offering a first look at the new LEGO Winter Village set earlier in the month, today the company is ready to officially take the wraps off the new set. Arriving on October 1, the new LEGO Alpine Lodge delivers the latest expansion to your festive display with over 1,500 included bricks and five minifigures.

Samsung today is fully debuting its new 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 monitor, alongside revealing its launch date. now available for pre-order, the monitor arrives with the title of “world’s first dual-UHD monitor” thanks to a 57-inch curved display that’s set to arrive next month. Ahead of time, you can reserve the upcoming monitor to secure $500 in pre-order savings, and lock-in this latest offer for less.

And then there were three. Earlier this month saw the new UCS Venator revealed to mark one of the final kits of 2023, and now we’re turning our attention to what those few final models are. With three exciting kits still on tap, builders can look forward to assembling a massive Avengers Tower, a detailed Orient Express train, and even a buildable Piranha Plant from Mushroom Kingdom.

Last week saw OtterBox debut its core collection of iPhone 15 cases, and today the brand is now back with some entirely new designs. The new OtterBox Figura iPhone 15 cases are inspired by watercolor painting and come outfitted with colorful designs to match the MagSafe support and flexible builds.

After going hands-on with the latest PRO Plus lineup earlier this year, the brand new Samsung PRO Ultimate microSD card lineup was unveiled late last month, and it’s now time to weigh in. The new lineup enters as the brand’s fastest consumer memory cards out there, giving the best options from other storage brands a run for their money at notable price tags. We have had a chance to test out the 256GB model along with the USB card reader for a couple of weeks, and now we are ready to dish up some impressions as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the Harber London iPhone 15 leather sleeves. The brand makes some of the most gorgeous leather accessories for Apple gear, including the City and Office MacBook backpacks we reviewed (they are among some of the best I have ever tested out), as well as the brand’s 15-inch MacBook Air sleeves, which have been quite popular with our readers. But now it’s time to scope out the brand’s iPhone 15 options, which all fall into the high-end and mostly leather sleeve category, some even with magnetic closures. Head below for a closer look at the Harber London iPhone 15 leather sleeves. 

The new Pelican iPhone 15 cases are now live and we are also tracking select models with launch deals via the official Amazon storefront. Ranging from the more casual and thin Ranger model that still provides 16-feet of drop protection to brushed aluminum variants and the various MagSafe Shield models, the brand offers a range of good quality solutions for iPhone 15 users. We came away impressed with the industrial-grade design on the iPhone 14 Kevlar model last year after review, and now it’s time for some launch deals on the 2023 collection. Head below for a closer look.

The next-gen Nintendo Switch looks to indeed be a real thing now. Rumors of the next-generation Switch have been floating around the interwebs for years now, but it looks like some of the first real solid proof of it being in the works has surfaced. A recent report highlights that Activision was briefed on Nintendo’s next-generation machine late last year after internal emails came to light from the FTC Microsoft hearing. Head below for more details. 

Back in August, we shared that Amazon had announced its fall Prime Day sale – except, we didn’t know just exactly when it would be. Today the retailer is back to report that the upcoming Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will be officially kicking off on October 10.

ROKFORM is getting in on the iPhone 15 fanfare today by launching a new collection of cases and accessories for Apple’s latest handset. Taking a more durable approach, the company’s signature covers are back with both rugged and clear stylings to complement its usual ROKLOCK mount support and MagSafe integration.

Pre-order day is here and so are the first wave of the best iPhone 15 case deals. It has been a busy couple days in the iPhone accessory world with many of the best third-party brands launching their latest gear for Apple’s new handsets. While the new Apple FineWoven iPhone 15 cases and MagSafe wallets are now available for purchase to replace its leather offerings, it might be a while before we see any significant deals on first-party covers. However, some of our favorite brands are getting scrappy this year to offer up early deals for early adopters. From gorgeous genuine leather models to some of the best environmentally-friendly offerings and particularly affordable options starting from just $6 Prime shipped, you’ll want to head below for all of the best iPhone 15 case deals, not to mention some exclusive discounts just for 9to5 readers. 

The Caudabe minimalist iPhone 15 cases are here and now shipping in-time to wrap your new handset when it arrives as early as next Friday. Caudabe is one of those brands that has had a somewhat cult following for years, and potentially an even more wide-spread one at that. We feature its annual collection of iPhone cases ever year around this time and 2023 is no exception. This year it is bringing back just about all of its most popular designs for iPhone 15 with “small tweaks [that deliver] a major transformation.” Head below for a closer look at each of them. 

Shiny new iPhone 15 units are slated to begin arriving next Friday, and even before then, iOS 17 is going to be landing as an update for existing handsets. Delivering a fun new smart display mode known as StandBy, the latest update means you’ll be searching for the perfect stand or dock to display your iPhone – and we just so happen to have a breakdown of the best StandBy MagSafe chargers for iPhone 15 below the fold.

The Casely iPhone 15 case collection is now live and we have an exclusive 30% off for 9to5 readers (details below). Anyone familiar with our previous coverage of the brand will know what it’s all about. It delivers both standard and MagSafe versions of all its cases for iPhone 15, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max featuring a range of Instagram-worthy designs, vibrant colors and patterns, and even some themed options featuring famous and licensed works of art. We came away impressed after going hands-on with the iPhone 14 models last year and it’s time for notable discounts on the new Casely iPhone 15 case collection.