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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.

Synology today is debuting a new budget-friendly addition to its popular stable of NAS. The new DiskStation DS423 arrives with a four-bay design and more entry-level spec sheet to help make this a notable option for those setting up their first NAS. It can be loaded with up to 72TB of storage while still clocking in as the brand’s most affordable four-bay offering at just $370.

Today, Logitech is introducing the all-new MX Anywhere 3S mouse alongside the MX Keys S keyboard and MX Keys S Combo that bundles the new MX Keys S with the MX Master 3S. In addition to the new physical items, Logitech is also updating its Logi Options+ software to have new Smart Actions, which pair with the new peripherals to help you “achieve your flow state” when working. Most notably, the new MX Anywhere 3S sports Quiet Click technology, while the MX Keys S has “Perfect Stroke” typing. As my favorite portable mouse, I’m excited to see the updates that the MX Anywhere 3S brings to the table, so keep reading to find out all the latest version delivers.

Today Audio Technica is launching the return of its tasty retro portable turntable lovingly dubbed the Sound Burger. After its initial release some 40 years ago, the Sound Burger made a triumphant, albeit short-lived and very limited, return in 2022 as part of the company’s 60th anniversary. After the limited-edition retro-red Sound Burger run sold out in days across the world, AT went back to the drawing board to modernize the experience, and it’s now ready to unleash the new AT-SB727 Sound Burger – Portable Bluetooth Turntable to the world. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

After the introduction of its new Nommo V2 speakers earlier this month, Razer has now expanded its audio lineup with a new pair of gaming earbuds. “Reforged to revolutionize the soundstage,” the new Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed earbuds have now been upgraded and enhanced to make a triumphant return and attempt to convince gamers to get rid of those clunky over-ear headsets. Leveraging “game-changing versatility and best-in-class connectivity,” the new Razer gaming earbuds are now available for purchase, and you can get all of the details down below. 

Today, the LEGO Ideas team is announcing the results of its latest review round. With 36 creations on the chopping block, there’s only a pair of creations getting the green light this time around. Giving a classic 1970s flick the spotlight, Jaws is finally getting the LEGO treatment as an upcoming Ideas set. That’s joined by a life-sized LEGO cat that’s also joining the Ideas lineup in the coming months.

Today at Computex 2023, HyperX is announcing its latest gaming audio peripherals with the Cloud III headset and Cirro True Wireless earbuds. The Cloud III is an update to the infamous Cloud II that was launched in 2015, and HyperX claims to have “improved all aspects of the product” to make it “the most comfortable and superb sounding gaming headset on the market.” The Cirro Buds Pro are made for those who value on-the-go gaming. They boast 35 hours of battery life and utilize 8mm dynamic drivers to pair over Bluetooth to your smartphone or computer. Ready to learn all of the features these audio peripherals have to offer? Keep reading to find out.

Rode has just debuted its new Streamer X capture card and audio interface. Rode – a brand best known for its relatively affordable microphones and audio gear – stepped into the game streaming space in a major way late last year with the debut of its Rode X lineup. First launching with the Rode XCM 50 and XDM 100 microphones, this week it is debuting the next piece of its streaming collection with the Streamer X. An integrated streaming hub of sorts, it combines a professional video capture card, audio interface, and control surface alongside microphone inputs and more into a compact desktop device to run your entire broadcast through. Now available for purchase at select retailers, you’ll want to head below for a closer look and more details. 

After what could only be described as a truly epic summer PlayStation Showcase (I cannot wait for this MGS3 remake!), Sony has announced its massive annual Days of Play sale. For the last few years, Sony has launched a wide-ranging summer sale loaded with price drops on its subscription services and hardware that sits alongside a giant collection of digital game deals and more. Now, after taking to its official PlayStation Blog to detail this year’s festivities, we know everything will kick off early Friday morning and all of the details you need to know to prepare are waiting down below. 

We first reported about PCIe 5.0 SSDs way back in January of 2022. Now, we’re finally starting to see some hit the market. While MSI, CORSAIR, and GIGABYTE have all already released their PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, so far, they’ve been topping out at only around 10,000MB/s. Yes, we say “only” here because Crucial is taking things up a notch with the launch of its T700 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD. Crucial claims that this is the “world’s fastest” SSD, and while we haven’t tested the aforementioned drives, we have spent the past few weeks with the T700 and…the company’s claims are true. With transfer speeds hitting upward of 12,400MB/s, the Crucial T700 has the ability to move a 12GB file in under a second. Let that sink in for 12GB…I mean a second. Not sold yet? Head below for our full review where we compare the drive to other industry-leading SSDs on the market for a true benchmark of how fast it is.

At Computex 2023, Acer is introducing several new laptops for both gaming and content creation. Leading the way is the all-new Predator Triton 16 gaming laptop, backed by 13th Generation Intel processors, the RTX 4070 GPU, and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. With improved cooling, a “vivid, tear-free” experience on the 240Hz 16-inch 2560×1600 display, and a wide range of connectivity, the Predator Triton 16 is a solid gaming laptop if you’re in the market. Keep reading to uncover all the information about Acer’s latest release.

After getting a first look at the new 3,100-piece Captain America shield last week, today a pair of new LEGO Marvel kits are being revealed. Giving fans a chance to score all three of the live action Spider-Man suits in one set, the new kit from No Way Home arrives on August 1 alongside a new scene out of Avengers: Endgame.

Belkin today is out with the latest addition to its Apple accessory lineup. Shifting the focus from your at-home setup over to your everyday carry, the new BoostCharge Pro power bank bundles in 10,000mAh of internal juice to go alongside a 20W USB-C charger and Apple Watch fast charging support.

Today, EcoFlow, a leading in portable power stations, is introducing its latest model with the DELTA 2 Max. Designed for 10 years of home or on-the-go use, the DELTA 2 Max from EcoFlow comes with a base capacity of 2,048Wh, which can be expanded up to 6,144Wh with two extra batteries. The 10 years of life comes from using premium LFP batteries, which provide the “longest-lasting battery life currently on the market.” Keep reading to find out everything we know about EcoFlow’s latest DELTA 2 Max portable power station.

The Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake is actually coming! Sony took the stage yesterday with what could be described as white an epic summer showcase. Loaded with exciting new indie games, gameplay blowouts of the new Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Spider-Man 2, but one of the most exciting reveals of the show would have to be the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake. Naked Snake is making a triumphant return on modern hardware, and I couldn’t be any more excited for it. The teaser trailer was short and sweet, but there was much to be gleamed from the announcement alongside some new in-engine screenshots and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1. So let’s go over everything down below. 

Welcome to the 2023 PlayStation Showcase! E3 might have been officially cancelled this year, but the big summer gaming presentations are kicking off today with the official PlayStation Showcase – and it’s going to be a big one by the sounds of it. Last week unveiled its plans for today’s showcase, and this isn’t going to be some regular State of Play event, but rather an official PlayStation Showcase that will be loaded with reveals, announcements, and updates on the biggest and best games on the platform. It all starts at 1 p.m PT/4 p.m. ET and you watch it down below. 

ROKFORM – a brand we have featured a few times this year already – has now introduced its new Samsung Galaxy golf case for the S23 lineup. Described as the “first-ever” golf case for the Samsung Galaxy S23, ROKFORM is bringing over its Eagle 3 iPhone case design to Samsung’s latest handsets with its patented magnetic features “for golfers who want the benefit of a slim, protective design that can easily attach to a golf cart.” Head below for a closer look and more details on the brand new Eagle 3 Samsung Galaxy golf case. 

Today, Logitech is updating its iconic G PRO lineup of PC gaming accessories with the G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED headset. As a next-generation pro gaming headset, it features “groundbreaking graphene audio technology” which is said to give you an edge in games to have a leg up on the competition. These new PRO-G graphene drivers have been precision engineered with a 50mm diaphragm with a live edge suspension, which “delivers immersive soundscapes like never before.” Keep reading to find out all the other features that Logitech’s G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED gaming headset has to offer.

The gorgeous new Grovemade Wood Laptop Riser has arrived. Grovemade is a brand we have come to love over the years for its use of premium materials and keen sense of design in the tech and desktop accessory space. Having featured a number of the brand’s previous releases, from the new leather desk pads and Apple keyboard trays to wooden MacBook docks and MagSafe charging stands, it’s now time to take a look at its new and improved MacBook riser stand. Standing out from the pack with its usual use of higher-end natural materials, felt, and brushed aluminum, you’ll want to head below for a closer look at the now available new Grovemade Wood Laptop Riser. 

At the end of last year, AMD released its RX 7000-series graphics cards with two heavy-hitters aimed at high-end gaming setups. While NVIDIA did something similar, team green has been steadily releasing GPUs with lower price points using its latest technology, and, well, AMD has been silent. That is, until now. Today, AMD is introducing the RX 7600, a GPU aimed at 1080p gamers with an impressive retail price of $269. This comes in at an additional $30 below the RTX 4060, while delivering pretty impressive performance. I’ve spent the past week with AMD’s latest RX 7600 GPU, and have come away with one take in: could this be the king of budget graphics cards? Read on to find out why this will become one of our go-to recommended graphics cards for low- to mid-range gaming setups.

Continuing its release of 40-series graphics cards, we went hands-on with one of NVIDIA’s latest GPUs – the 4060 Ti 8 GB with an MSRP of $399. The version we have is from PNY’s XLR8 brand and comes in at $449 with RGB lighting. In addition to this card, NVIDIA has also announced the $499 4060 Ti 16 GB, which is to be released in July alongside the base $299 4060. It’s great to see cards from NVIDIA that don’t carry the massive price tags we’ve seen lately, but is the XLR8 PNY 4060 Ti 8GB card worth it for $449? Be sure to check out the video below to see all of the details.

Back at the start of the month, the LEGO Group launched one of its latest sets themed around The Mandalorian. Giving builders plenty of firsts and uncommon inclusions in the Star Wars theme, the LEGO TIE Interceptor and Fang Fighter set not only marks the first appearance of the Imperial starfighter in almost two decades but also arrives with the all-new Darksaber mold and more.

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe is a unicorn in the brand’s e-reader stable. While the Kindle is an age-old brand, the Scribe brings a whole new dimension to the e-reader. You now have the option to take notes and write on the screen, and that feature has been bolstered with the latest up date Amazon just released. Now, there are certain books, journals, or word games that allow for on-page writing instead of limiting you to just taking notes in the dedicated section of the e-reader. Keep reading to find all of the new features being added to the Kindle Scribe in the latest software update as well as how to install it.

Update 5/24: Pre-orders are now live on the new Backbone One PlayStation Edition Android gaming controller at $99.99 via Amazon 

Update: Be sure to head over to 9to5Google for a deeper breakdown of what to expect from the new Backbone One PlayStation Edition for Android. 

A new PlayStation Android controller has arrived from Sony and Backbone. The original Xbox Android Backbone is lauded by many as one of the best mobile gaming controllers ever since its initial release. After that, the development team collaborated with Sony to create the PlayStation Edition – essentially the first official iPhone controller for PlayStation – and now it’s time for the Android side of things. Taking to the official PlayStation Blog today, Sony is “excited to now offer” the new Backbone One PlayStation Edition for Android, available for purchase at $99.99. Be sure to head below for a closer look and more details. 

After seeing Amazon roll out a few updates across the rest of its hardware lineup last week, today the company is back to launch its most capable tablet yet. The new Fire Max 11 lives up to its name as the largest form-factor yet from Amazon, debuting with some productivity-focused accessories and a $230 price tag.