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Anker today is showcasing its latest pair of earbuds. The new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC won’t be hitting store shelves until the end of the month, but are arriving with as compelling of a feature set as you’ll find at the $100 price point. ANC makes the cut alongside 60-hour battery life and a nifty new charging case that comes in one of five colors.

After rolling out its new PlayStation Plus system over the last year or so, it looks like PS5 cloud gaming is on the way in a major way. While Sony has always seemed as though it was playing catch-up with Xbox Live/Game Pass, and in many ways it has, its PlayStation Plus initiative is making a valiant attempt at bridging the gap for its player base. Today, alongside details on the next batch of titles coming to its streaming catalog for members and 10 days of activities for the community, Sony is announcing that it is now testing out cloud streaming for supported PS5 games. More details below. 

Journey is debuting its brand-new vegan leather MagSafe wallet today. Officially known as the EZMO MagSafe Wallet and Phone Stand, this is the brand’s first foray into the iPhone card holder accessory space. It is, however, no stranger to vegan leather Apple gear accessories and MagSafe chargers – we were big fans of its 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand and modular Apple Watch charger after going hands-on and have featured its leather iPhone 14 cases with machined metal buttons and AirPods cases several times now. Today the brand is taking that know-how to deliver the new Ezmo wallet for iPhone 12, 13, and 14 users (it will also work on Android, more on that below), and, best of all, you can land one at 20% off. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details. 

Today, we’re getting a first look at an upcoming LEGO Icons set. In what is the latest remake of a classic kit from the 1980s, the new LEGO Eldorado Fortress will be arriving with five times the bricks as the original model from 34 years ago.

Jackery today is introducing a new lineup of portable power stations deemed the Explorer Plus series. The first model to hit the scene is the new Explorer 2000 Plus, which makes some notable improvements in order to be one of the brand’s most capable releases to date for tapping into some power while camping or just at home during outages. As Jackery’s first LFP power station, the new Explorer 2000 Plus packs a 2kWh capacity, 3,000W output, and modular design.

Last fall, the LEGO Group launched one of its more questional creations to date with the over 4,000-piece Marvel Hulkbuster. Even with some sizable discounts attached over the past few months, this has still failed to take off in any real way with MCU fans and LEGO collectors alike. That is until a builder has stepped in to offer an alternative build that’s far better than the original kit LEGO shipped.

Satechi this week is launching the latest addition to its stable of workstation gadgets, giving Mac owners another way to interface with all of their favorite peripherals. The new Triple 4K Docking Station arrives with the ability to drive three monitors at once, turning your MacBook Air into more of a desktop-worthy machine with 100W pass-through charging and some additional I/O.

Over the weekend during the Xbox Games Showcase, we got more information about Cities: Skylines II, including an official release date, pricing, and also a preview of some features we can expect to see in-game. Most notably, there’s been a complete overhaul of several key game aspects including refreshed road-building mechanics (native grid construction, anyone?), new zoning abilities, and much more. Cities: Skylines II launches October 24 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. I’m excited about this launch, so head below as I unpack everything we know about the upcoming Cities: Skylines II in out trailer deep dive below.

Following the Summer Game Fest showcase last week as well as this past weekend’s Xbox and Starfield events, the summer gaming bonanza continues with this afternoon’s Capcom show. While much of the major unveils are now behind us, there’s still more to come from the publisher behind the Resident Evil, Mega Man, and Street Fighter franchises. Capcom has made a splash over the last few years with some of the better remakes in recent years – RE 2 and 3 alongside the beloved fourth entry in the series that’s now out in the wild, not to mention the latest release in the iconic Street Fighter series. But we are now about to see the future of Capcom’s lineup. Head below for more details and to watch today’s showcase digital event. 

After seeing Microsoft take the stage yesterday for its Summer Games Showcase, Ubisoft is back today for an event of its own. Revealing a collection of new titles, Ubisoft Forward arrives with better looks at the latest from Assassin’s Creed, an all-new Avatar game, and more.

Samsung today is officially launching the world’s first 49-inch OLED gaming monitor with the new Odyssey OLED G9. Arriving with a launch discount attached, we got to spend some hands-on time with the new display to see just how it stacks up.

Earlier today, Microsoft showed gamers what’s on tap this year in its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase, and now the company is back to give us a deeper look at one of its hit upcoming titles from the Bethesda stable. Starfield has easily been one of the most anticipated games of all-time, and the studio just spent the last 45 minutes showing off everything from gameplay, characters, story elements, UI, and more.

Update: The Seagate special edition Starfield 8TB Game Hub and 2TB Game Drive are now available on Amazon at $229.99 and $109.99 shipped, respectively. They will begin shipping on September 6, 2023. Details below.  

Immediately following today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Bethesda’s first new game universe in 25-years was on full display and Seagate has now unveiled its new special edition Starfield Game Drive and Game Hub for Xbox. Following in line with the previously available Halo models and even these sweet Star Wars and Spider-Man variants featuring painterly renderings and matching LED glow lighting, Seagate is now teaming up with the folks at Bethesda to launch new drives “commemorating the explorers from Constellation.” Head below for more details on the new Seagate Starfield Game Drive and Game Hub. 

Microsoft today takes to the virtual stage for its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase. The 2023 event arrives to once again fill the void left by E3, delivering 90 minutes of content on all-new games, updates on long-awaited titles, and much more. Head below for all of the details on the latest titles coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass, and more including trailers, release dates, and so much other info.

Kenny Flowers has a new golf collection for summer with bold and fun prints that will have you standing out on the course and beyond. Kenny Flowers wants you to be able to go from bunker-to-beach, fairway-to-fiesta attire for you to hit your groove in. Inside this collection you can find golf sets, polos, exercise dresses, and more. Plus, there are styles for the entire family to enjoy including your kids. Pricing starts at $29 and all of the fabric features UPF 40+ sun protection, anti-odor properties, and moisture-wicking material that’s quick-drying, anti-microbial, and wrinkle-resistant. Be sure to find all of our top picks below and you will want to check out the Lily Pulitzer x Southern Tide collection here as well.

Several years ago now, Logitech announced that it had purchased the popular audio/microphone company Blue, and it began to integrate the tech throughout some of its product lines. Fast forward five years, and we now have news that Blue is going away as a brand and is being folded into the Logitech G product lineup. In addition to that, ASTRO Gaming will be coming under the Logitech G brand as well, though it’ll stay its own namesake for now. There’s a lot more that the team unpacked in a recent Reddit thread, so head below to find out all the changes coming to Logitech’s product lineup this year.

Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest double VIP points promotion on its entire catalog of sets. Marking only the second one of these offers of the year, today’s sale lets you score double the cash back on all-new creations, massive models, and builds that just rarely go on sale. Head below for all the details on the new LEGO double points promotion and some of our top picks for getting the most out of the savings event.

Update: Pre-orders for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Collector’s Edition are scheduled to go live at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET via PlayStation Direct.

At today’s Summer Game Fest, Insomniac officially unveiled the October 20, 2023 release date for the highly-anticipated Spider-Man 2 and it can’t come fast enough! Sony delivered an epic gameplay demo of the game at its PlayStation summer showcase and we now have details on pre-order kick-off dates, all of the details you need on the pre-order bonuses, the Spider-Man 2 collector’s edition, and much more. Head below for all of the details. 

This big-time Summer Game Fest showcase is kicking off shortly! Sony started of the summer of gaming with a notably epic PlayStation Showcase featuring the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake, Alan Wake II, Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay, Dragon’s Dogma II, and much more, but it’s now time for Geoff Keighley’s massive event. And if last year’s show is any indication, we are in for a real treat. It will likely be much longer than Sony’s, completely platform-agnostic, and will almost certainly be loaded with both world premieres and gameplay debuts for some of gaming’s biggest upcoming titles. Head below to follow along with today Summer Game Fest showcase. 

Are you ready to dive into the world of Madden NFL 24? Well, it’s almost time. The famed game from EA Sports is set to launch on August 18 worldwide with crossplay support and feature parity across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Josh Allen becomes the first Buffalo Bills player to be on the NFL cover, and there’s also new FieldSENSE and SAPIEN technology integrated here. Ready to take to the field and win the Superbowl? Keep reading for all the details we have on Madden NFL 24 ahead of launch.

The Cloud line of gaming headsets from HyperX has been a go-to for many gamers. An emphasis on a simple design that is comfortable and has clear audio makes them a great choice. Now, there is a new option – the HyperX Cloud III. With new drivers, a slight redesign, and a new microphone, how does this universal wired headset perform for the $100 price point? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Hot on the heels of No Man’s Sky being released on macOS, there’s another update incoming. This time, instead of introducing an all-new platform, the team is bringing us Expedition Ten: Singularity. Launching simultaneously on all platforms, including macOS, this expedition will bring your pilgrimage into a harmonic camp in a narrative-heavy journey, forming the second chapter that began with Interceptor earlier this year. Traveler, are you ready to embark on Singularity? Head below to find out all the unlockables available as well as the time frame you have to complete it in.

Late last year, the LEGO Ideas team announced that we’d be seeing an iconic locomotive getting the brick-built treatment in the near future. Today, confirmation of when we’re going to see the Ideas Orient Express hit store shelves has arrived, as 9to5Toys can now share what to expect from the latest fan-inspired creation that’s launching in November.

Pad & Quill creates some of the nicest and well-made leather carriers, MacBook backpacks, and accessories out there. All coming straight from its design and manufacturing house in Minneapolis, USA, the handmade goods deliver serious staying power (I have a backpack from the brand that has been going strong for nearly a decade now – it just keeps looking better and better over time), and it is now relaunching its wonderful Gladstone collection. Consisting of everything from weekender bags and briefs to backpacks and even the re-introduction of its leather padfolio, the brand is now offering up some seriously notable pre-launch discounts so you can secure one at well below the regular price. More details below.

If you’ve not heard of GEEKOM, they’re a company that makes compact desktops in partnership with some of gaming’s biggest manufacturers. This time around, GEEKOM’s latest compact desktops were made in partnership with ASUS, bringing AMD’s Ryzen 5000 and 6000 processors to market. The most powerful of the two, the AS 6, hast the most features as well, with dual M.2 NVMe drives, DDR5 RAM, and more, all powered by the Ryzen 9 6900HX processor. Ready to find out more about these user-upgradable mini PCs? Head below the fold where we unpack all the details to help you make the best decision for your compact setup.

Earlier this year at CES, Samsung took to the showcase to reveal its latest OLED G9 monitor. Bringing vibrant colors and added contrast to your battle station, the new curved 49-inch display will be arriving this summer. Ahead of time, you can reserve the upcoming monitor to lock in pre-order savings and score Samsung’s latest for less.

SANDMARC is back again today to expand its lineup of iPhone lens attachments, but this time focusing on filmmakers. Last time around it launched its new 100mm Macro photography lens to enhance your summer photography game with a more “natural, organic look,” and this time around it is looking to deliver a filmic ultra-wide aspect ratio to your iPhone videos. Head below for a closer look, moire details on the new SANDMARC Anamorphic 1.55x iPhone Lens, and an exclusive launch price just for 9to5Toys readers. 

The new WD_BLACK SN850P NVMe SSD for PS5 lands today. Following the official launch of its Xbox Expansion Cards, WD is also announcing its latest solution for PlayStation 5 owners. Under its WD_BLACK moniker, it is now ready to unveil its next-generation, officially licensed internal SSD solutions for Sony’s flagship consoles known as the SN850P NVMe SSD for PS5. With enhancements across the board over the previously-available SN850, the latest iterations are now available for purchase with all of the details waiting for you below. 

Update: Pre-orders on the new WD_BLACK 1TB C50 Expansion Card for Xbox are now live on Amazon at $149.99 shipped. Officially releases on July 7, 2023. 

The new WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox officially arrives today. While Seagate had the lock on the official Xbox Series X|S storage game for years, Western Digital has entered with its own solution. Finally Xbox gamers have some options when it comes to expanding their internal storage capabilities in an official capacity and the WD options start at an even lower price point right now. Head below for a closer look and more details on the now available WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox. 

Update: Walmart is now offering Pikmin 4 pre-orders at the regular $59.99 shipped with an exclusive steel water bottle for FREE. 

We now have new details and the Pikmin 4 release date. After Nintendo launched the world premiere for the upcoming entry in the series during its massive Direct presentation back in February, it’s now time for some more details on the highly-anticipated Pikmin 4. While it might have never really achieved the kind of status Mario and Zelda have among gamers, folks who love the Pikmin series really love the Pikmin series and we now know the next entry in the franchise will be hitting store shelves starting next month! Head below for today’s Pikmin 4 — Rise to the Occasion trailer and more details on the game. 

The big-time Xbox summer game sale, officially known as the Deals Unlocked sale, is kicking off today! Just ahead of this weekend’s Xbox Showcase and the first major Starfield Direct, the annual summer Xbox game sale is going live from today through June 19, 2023. Every year around this time, Microsoft launches its summer sale, much like Sony did last week on the PlayStation side of things, to bolster sales during the warmer months and to give gamers a chance to scoop up some digital titles at a serious discount. Head below for more details on the Deals Unlocked Xbox summer game sale. 

WaterField just debuted its new 15-inch MacBook Air sleeve just minutes after Apple introduced “the world’s best 15-inch laptop,” it’s latest MacBook Air. WaterField is ready to debut the first third-party cover we have seen yet. Carrying much of the handmade design from its previous-generation sleeves, the new 15-inch MacBook Air Folio Laptop Sleeve features a waxed canvas and ballistic nylon build alongside a patina-ready full-grain leather panel, a few color options and some strap add-ons too. Head below for a closer look. 

If you’re in the market for a new EDC flashlight, then the OLIGHT Seeker 4 Mini could be just the ticket. Now available for purchase, the Seeker 4 Mini is an update to one of the brand’s more popular lines and includes a few new features and upgrades that make this my go-to now when I leave the house. Combining both a 1,200-lumen main LED light and a UV light in one compact housing, the all-new Seeker 4 Mini is a solid launch from OLIGHT with a respectable price, and is also on sale 30% off for its launch. Keep reading to find out more about the OLIGHT Seeker 4 Mini and why it’s become my new go-to EDC flashlight.

Sonnet today is refreshing its lineup of Thunderbolt 4 hubs with a new and even more versatile option. Looking to be more flexible out of the box, the new Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI Dock now packs a standard 4K60 HDMI port to go alongside the upgraded 2.5GbE slot, 10Gb/s USB-A ports, and 100W of charging passthrough to your MacBook.

Today, Comica is announcing an all-new, “groundbreaking” microphone with its CVM-VM30 wireless shotgun mic. That’s right, it’s a wireless shotgun mic. Traditionally, a shotgun microphone had to be plugged directly into the recording device, whether that was the camera or an off-stage dedicated unit. But, with the CVM-VM30, you’re now free of this requirement as the shotgun microphone itself transmits to a wireless receiver which means it can be placed almost anywhere without having to run a cable. Ready to find out how this can completely overhaul how you set up a recording space? Head below to fold to find out our thoughts and what all the Comica CVM-VM30 has to offer.

8Bitdo is a favorite around here, a beloved third-party controller maker for gamers everywhere, and we have just spotted its brand new Xbox Arcade Stick controller. Following the 8Bitdo Arcade Stick controller for Windows and Switch that launched way back in 2020 with a heavily Nintendo-inspired design, a new officially licensed model has just surfaced for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Update: Pre-orders now live at GameStop and Amazon: Pink/Yellow or Green/Purple.

After seeing some new designs on Nintendo hardware for the launch of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom last month, including the new OLED console and Pro Controller, Nintendo has now unveiled some new pastel Joy-Con for the summer. It has been a long while since we last saw some kind of refreshed colorways for Nintendo’s official miniature Switch controllers, but it is channeling some summer fun today with the launch of its new soft pastel treatments. Head below for a closer look. 

The Days of Play PlayStation sale is here and will be kicking off any time now (if it isn’t already by the time you’re reading this) as promised. It is easily one of the biggest PlayStation sales of the year, including everything from PlayStation Plus membership plans and merchandise to huge price drops on PS4 and PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and much more. While it remains to be seen if the new DualSense Edge pro controller (full review here) or PS VR2 units will get in on the festivities, all of the best deals across the entire realm of PlayStation will be ready and waiting for you down below in this roundup of the best Days of Play PlayStation deals. 

Southern Tide just launched a new collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer, and it’s perfect for Father’s Day. The collection consists of 16 new pieces, from short sleeve camp shirts; to patented cooling and moisture-wicking golf wear from performance polos, including Brrr° cooling technology and shorts; to swimwear and boxers. Better yet, pricing starts at $38.00, and they even have matching styles for your little ones. This collection also features two original hand-painted prints from Lilly Pulitzer, which include quintessential South Carolina locations, including Charleston, Kiawah Island, Columbia, Greenville, and the Hilton Head Lighthouse. Be sure to head below to find all of our top picks – you will want to check out our fashion guide for the top sales today. 

Anker today is launching a new pair of USB-C chargers at the lower end of its lineup. Both the new 100W and 30W wall adapters arrive with designs that strike a better balance between must-have features and affordable price tags than many of its other higher-end solutions. Now available for purchase, each of the new Anker USB-C chargers is hitting Amazon with launch discounts attached.

It’s no surprise that ELEGOO is updating its 3D printing line with new models that have some pretty impressive features. Bambu Labs started what seems to be a revolution, with many manufacturers focusing on making their printers faster than ever before. Typically, we would see FDM printers run in the 100-150mm/s range, but to stay up with the competition, the new Neptune 4 and 4 Pro line from ELEGOO can reach a maximum speed of 500mm/s, which puts it in line with the latest printers from other manufacturers. The Neptune 4/Pro seems to have pretty solid offerings all around, including network printing, a 121-point auto leveling system, and Klipper are preinstalled and are quite intriguing for the price and specs. Plus, with the Saturn line now bringing 12K printers to affordable price points on the LCD side of things, today’s ELEGOO announcements are shaping up to be pretty impressive all around. Head below the fold for all we know about the latest ELEGOO 3D printers.

Today SwitchBot is announcing its new smart Wireless Hygrometer Thermometer. The brand has been delivering smart thermometers, switches, and some more unique smart home gear like its Button Pusher that transforms basic light switches and things of that nature into smart ones as well as its smart curtain motor. But today it has turned its attention to new indoor/outdoor smart Hygrometer Thermometer and is launching with a solid 20% or more discount. Head below for a closer look. 

Battlefield 2042 Season 5 is right around the corner, and as with earlier seasons, Dice invited some members of the press to preview the new content that will be a part of the update. With a new map, new weapons, and many changes, is it enough to keep the momentum that Battlefield 2042 has been receiving alive? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

After getting a first look at the new LEGO Star Wars summer 2023 sets back at the start of May, today we’re getting official reveals of the new sets. Including a new 1,000-piece Yavin IV playset, the new 2023 Advent Calendar, and a closer look at the new 332nd Clone Trooper Battle Pack, four new kits have been showcased and are detailed below.

The summer is right around the corner, and that means one of the largest LEGO waves of the year is here. Debuting a collection of new LEGO sets for June 2023, this month has everything from the latest from stables in the catalog like Disney and DC kits to some other icons like PAC-MAN getting the brick-built treatment. The celebration also carries over to the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, with a new wave of sets being joined by an assortment of builds from LEGO Ninjago and other themes. Head below for the full scoop on all of the new LEGO sets available for June 2023, which are now available for purchase.