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Anker today is officially launching its latest and most capable portable power station to date. After first being revealed earlier in the fall, now all of the details have emerged on the new Anker PowerHouse 767 as the first units begin shipping out. Complete with the brand’s largest internal battery to date and a refreshed design to make it even more convenient for tagging along on tailgates and camping trips, we break down what’s new below the fold.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing first looks at the upcoming catalog of LEGO 2023 sets. Today to start off the week, we have a better idea at what to expect from the LEGO Star Wars lineup, with a pair of reveals landing ahead of the January 1, 2023 release dates. Including the long-awaited LEGO 501st Battle Pack inspired by Battlefront II and the Slave 1 Microfighter, all of the details are down below.

To kick off the holiday season, Crate & Barrel is partnering with GE Profile to launch a brand-new unique stand mixer. Available for pre-order now, the new GE Profile Smart Mixer with Auto Sense will take your baking to the next level with a plethora of sensors and features. The biggest function is voice control and auto stopping when the mixing process is done, preventing your dough from being mixed too much. Sound intriguing? Keep reading to find out more about this $1,000 mixer.

New details regarding Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi Survivor have surfaced. The upcoming sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is headed to PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X next year, and we now have some new information regarding when it will be making its next appearance as well as a potential release date courtesy of an early listing over on Steam. Head below for more details. 

More LEGO 2023 sets have now surfaced ahead of next year, showcasing a collection of upcoming builds from various themes. Giving us a first look at what to expect from the likes of Star Wars, Speed Champions, and Minecraft to Ninjago, City, Technic, and more, we’ll have a breakdown of all the LEGO 2023 kits below the fold.

Shargeek has made a name for itself as of late by delivering some of the more unique charging tech on the market. Lately at 9to5Toys, we’ve been fawning over its transparent power banks, but now the brand is launching an even more nostalgic piece of tech in the form of its fittingly-named Retro 67W Charger. Sporting a classic Macintosh-inspired design, Shargeek has packed three USB-C ports into its latest accessory.

As the LEGO 2023 catalog shapes up, we’re getting a first look tonight at what to expect from the Marvel side of the collection. With official photos of seven upcoming kits inspired by the MCU and comic books at large, the new creations below will all launch on January 1. Including the first-ever LEGO version of Morbius, next year will also deliver a new playscale Hulkbuster to go alongside a refreshed Quinjet and more.

Coming on the heels of Sony’s now live End of Year digital game sale, it has now announced the December PlayStation Plus FREE games. There’s still time to lock-in the November titles – Nioh 2, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and Heavenly Bodies – but we now know what’s on the way for subscribers to end the year. From post-apocalyptic kung-fu action to third-person platform fighting and saving the universe three times over with Commander Shepard, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on the December PlayStation Plus FREE games. 

After getting a first look at what the future of Overwatch 2 holds at the Grand Finals 2022 earlier in the month, Blizzard is back today to officially reveal the second season of the game. Packed with plenty of new skins, the upcoming battle pass will feature mythology-themed cosmetics, new looks for the holiday season, the debut of the new Tank Ramattra, and more.

Update 8/12/22: Nintendo debuted another new look at the upcoming film during the 2022 Game Awards…and you can check it down below if you missed it (scroll to bottom of this post).

The world premiere for the next Mario movie trailer is scheduled to go live later today. Nintendo took to its official Twitter feed yesterday evening during the Cyber Monday festivities with the announcement, with a new Nintendo Direct presentation set for broadcast later this afternoon at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. After unveiling the cast of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie back in late 2021, Nintendo gave us our very first look at the upcoming film adaption of the Mushroom Kingdom just last month with a compelling debut trailer that frankly had me impressed almost immediately. And we are set for another good look today with the next Mario movie trailer before the day is out. Head below for more details. 

It’s officially Cyber Monday here at 9to5Toys, and many of the mainstream retailers have already kicked up 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 our Cyber Monday deal hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location. Head below for all of the best Cyber Monday deals and more.

As we look forward towards all of the upcoming 2023 LEGO sets, it looks like Jurassic Park fans are going to have plenty to enjoy thanks to a lineup of 30th anniversary creations. Celebrating three decades since the film originally released in theaters in 1993, there will be five upcoming kits that look to reimagine everything from the iconic Visitor Center to other memorable moments in Jurassic Park.

While we’ve been rounding up all of the best Black Friday action this week, the shopping event is beginning to come to an end. Even so, there are still plenty of notable deals out there and up for the taking. Our team at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to deliver the best discounts, and now with time fading, we’re rounding up some of our favorite offers still up for grabs. Below, you’ll find our list of the top 10 Black Friday deals still available as of now.

Before we even get to Black Friday this year, Amazon today is announcing what shoppers can already expect from Cyber Monday 2022. Closing out the more than weeklong shopping event to help check off those holiday gift lists, the online-focused sale will be going live come November 26 in order to turn the single day of savings into a three-day shopping event.

LEGO’s VIP Weekend sale is now officially live, kicking off its early Black Friday savings with a series of promotions ahead of the holiday shopping season. With three limited-edition freebies up for the taking, shoppers will also be able to take advantage of double VIP points and more. Head below for a closer look on top in the LEGO VIP Weekend sale.

With just a week until Black Friday is officially under way, this year’s holiday shopping event is shaping up to be quite a notable one. Returning to normal after a few years of stock shortages and the like, the deals are better than ever heading into Thanksgiving week, and we’re continuing our annual tradition of naming the top 10 Black Friday deals coming down the pipeline over the next few days.

We are now one week away from the main event, so now is a great time to take a look at some of the best home audio Black Friday deals. This guide will include deals that are live now and what we expect to see closer to the big day and will include both home theater setups and general speakers for enjoying music around your home. We’re currently tracking a number of deals on smart speakers from both Amazon and Google as well as home theater systems from JBL and Samsung. If you’re ready to find your new home audio solution, then keep reading below the fold.

As Black Friday 2022 approaches, we know exactly what to expect from many of the year’s best discounts. On the Amazon front, the company has plenty in-store come next week spanning its entire table of Echo speakers, E-readers, and other in-house devices. Head below for this year’s Best of Black Friday guide for the online giant as we detail all of the best Amazon offers on the horizon.

With Black Friday just a week away, you’re likely trying to figure out what purchase to make as we head toward the year’s biggest shopping holiday. We’ve already taken a deep dive into the best 4K TV deals, fashion discounts, smart home gear, LEGO, PC gaming, and many more categories. However, now, we’re checking out the best streaming media player discounts you can expect to see next week, though many Black Friday 2022 sales are already live.

Battlefield 2042 Season 3: Escalation is right around the corner. A new map, three brand-new weapons, a new specialist, and ongoing changes all await returning players. Additionally, starting with season 3, DICE is putting Battlefield 2042 on EA Play which means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to play without purchasing. Upcoming free-to-play days make it appealing, but will Battlefield 2042 Season 3 bring back many players? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

Today, the latest additions to the Pokémon franchise are finally launching with Scarlet and Violet now being available for purchase. We’ve spent the past week journeying through the new region of Paldea to see how the latest stacks up, detailing its bold new approach to open-world game and new mechanics to performance issues and everything in-between.

Black Friday is just a week away, some of the sales have already started to begin, and more will follow over the next few days. Black Friday is a great opportunity to find your favorite brands at a special rate including Nike, adidas, The North Face, Levi’s, and many more. You will also want to stay on top of our fashion guide throughout the rest of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for additional incoming sales. You’ll find a complete list of the top deals below, and be sure to give us a follow on Twitter to stay up-to-date on new and arising sales.

Black Friday 2022 is now just over a week away, with LEGO’s VIP Weekend Sale closing in to kick off the Thanksgiving Week savings. Now we’re taking a look at what you can expect from the end of the month as far as the LEGO markdowns are concerned. Ranging from all-new releases and freebies to cash discounts across 2022 sets and builds slated to return come the end of the year, there are plenty of ways to put some extra LEGO under the tree or get the best value on the latest addition to your collection. Head below for a closer look at all of the best LEGO Black Friday 2022 deals.

All of the major Black Friday 2022 ads have dropped, and now we’re combing through the markdowns to highlight all of the best Google offers this holiday season. Following an eventful fall release cycle, there will be price cuts on all of Google’s latest gear from flagship Pixel 7/Pro smartphones to Nest smart home gear, and first-party accessories. Head below for all of the details on this year’s best Google Black Friday deals.

Black Friday starts in a little over a week, and it’s time to take a look at what some of the best deals will be in the PC gaming realm. Unlike last year, 2022 has been filled with not only in-stock components but also plenty of sales, so we can expect discounted GPUs, processors, RAM, and much more over the course of the Black Friday celebration. What else will be on sale? Keep reading down below where we breakdown the best PC gaming Black Friday deals for 2022.

The Minimoog Model D is back! After being introduced way back in 1970, the now world famous synthesizer quickly became the gold standard and served as the archetype for portable electronic instruments ever since. To say it is one of the most famous and beloved synthesizers in history almost doesn’t do it justice. In an exciting and surprising turn of events, well after production seemingly shut down for good, today Moog is announcing the return of the legend as the Minimoog Model D production kicks back into gear down in the brand’s Asheville, North Carolina factory. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

As a novice sim racer, I bounce between Assetto Corsa on my PC and Forza Horizon 5 on my Xbox Series X with my kids; having a mobile setup that doesn’t take a lot of time to configure is crucial for me to actually get some seat time in. But with the power of the Logitech Pro Wheel and Pedals, something sturdy is also critical – enter the Wheel Stand 2.0 from Next Level Racing. With tons of adjustability and solid metal construction, it’s been a dependable way for me to have a repeatable sim racing setup without sacrificing massive floor space in my studio. But it does come with a few quirks. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Black Friday 2022 will be marking something of a return to the pre-pandemic days of holiday shopping for the first time in years. But that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t going to be taking the opportunity to close down brick and mortar stores for Thanksgiving Day across the United States. We have a pretty good idea of which of the usual suspects will be keeping doors open come the holiday next week and which ones will be directing shoppers to their online storefronts. Head below for all of the details on official store closures and more to get you ready for Black Friday.

We are just over a week away from all of the Black Friday action going live, and as is tradition here at 9to5Toys, we’re rounding up all of the best price cuts to be had. Starting off with the best of the best, Apple had a busy fall with plenty of new hardware releases that are sure to be hitting all-time lows including the latest Macs, Apple Watches, iPads, and accessories. You’ll find our complete guide to the best Apple Black Friday deals down below for 2022.

While ads have been slow going this year, we have now got a look at what’s to come from Amazon, the early Walmart sale, Macy’s, and Nintendo (among others), but the GameStop Black Friday ad has finally surfaced. While we did get a good idea of what’s on the way from Nintendo and with the Xbox Series S, there haven’t been many details on pricing for Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox games, until now. Head below for a closer look at the 2022 GameStop Black Friday ad and some of the highlight offers. 

After unveiling its new game streaming lineup of gear as well as the RODECaster Pro II before that, Rode is back today with the latest version of its NT USB mic. The next-generation iteration of its popular NT-USB solution that launched years ago, Rode has upgraded, enhanced, and modernized the form factor with built-in DPS FX features in a more compact package to deliver studio-quality recording to your content creation rig. Now available for purchase, head below for more details and a closer look.

Today, TP-Link is announcing its latest home security camera with the Tapo C420. With a 2K QHD video and 4MP photo support, the latest camera from Tapo also packs full color night vision so you can see exactly what’s going on when it’s dark outside. On top of this function, the camera is weatherproof to use outside, supports a local storage option with microSD, and even packs smart AI detection and a built-in light. Sound like something you’d be interested in having in your smart home setup? Keep reading to find out more.

As it tends to do at the start of every year, the LEGO Group today is announcing a new collection of Super Mario sets that will be launching come January 1. The latest wave of builds to feature our favorite video game plumber will be arriving alongside the rest of the winter wave once next year officially comes around, and today we’re getting a look at how all six of the different kits stack up.

We’re big fans of Case-Mate here at 9to5Toys, and even bigger fans of its latest release that’s hitting the scene today. Delivering 30W USB-C charging prowess to your Apple setup, the new Fuel Brites USB-C power adapter comes in one of four retro styles complete with colored translucent designs inspired by Apple’s iMac G3 with 30W GaN speeds in tow.

Now joining in on detailing its Black Friday plans, the LEGO Group today is giving us an idea of what to expect from Thanksgiving week. Headlined by an early look at its annual holiday VIP Weekend Sale to kick off the savings, you’ll be able to lock in double points on all purchases, score free gift with purchases, and more before Black Friday even rolls around.

As we’re combing through all of the gift guide action today from Amazon, it’s now time to take look at what the online giant has to recommend in terms of tech. Arguably the most important guide of them all, this year’s assortment of top picks are headlined by the latest from the usual suspects of Apple and Google, as well as some more interesting picks for the gamer, reading enthusiast, or overall techie on your list.

It’s that time of the year, Amazon’s 2022 gift guides are finally here. Every year, Amazon digs deep into the various categories around its site to give you a guide for the best products to check out ahead of the holidays. We’ve already taken a look at the home goods guide as well as Oprah’s Favorite Things List. Now, it’s time to check out Amazon’s 2022 Small Business Gift Guide for the best ways you can shop small with big support for the holiday season.

After seeing its Black Friday 2022 ad go live this morning, Amazon is now launching its annual gift guides. A bit later than we typically see, these holiday shopping guides help offer some inspiration for crossing names off your list including everything from the latest Apple gear to must-have toys, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, and more, you’ll find a breakdown of what’s on tap this year below.

We are big fans of Elgato’s desktop control surfaces, and it just unveiled the new Stream Deck Plus. Delivering a similar series of multi-function capabilities as the previous-generation models, the plus model takes it up a notch with additional input controls and the almost Touch Bar-like display to streamline your content creation process. In most ways it is designed to take the experience of the more affordable Stream MK.2 up a notch with technical improvements across the board, and it is now available for purchase. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Amazon has been crawling its way into the healthcare space for years now, first with the introduction of its Amazon Pharmacy service back in 2020. Since the start of the pandemic, the online giant’s offerings have only increased, and today it is announcing the next stage of its rollout. Meet Amazon Clinic, a telehealth service now available in 32 states.

So far this month, we’ve seen quite a few Black Friday ads roll in for 2022, and now today the flyer we’ve all been waiting for has been revealed. Amazon is finally detailing what to expect from its annual holiday shopping event, as the retailer breaks down just what kinds of price cuts we’ll see from its upcoming 48-hour sale officially going live on Thanksgiving. Head below for a breakdown of the Amazon Black Friday 2022 ad.

Update: Sony no longer requires folks to score a registration invitation to pre-order the new PS VR2 system. 

PSVR 2 pre-orders are scheduled to go live today. Sony served up the official PlayStation VR 2 release date for the first time alongside the bundle configurations and even a look at the new controller charging station earlier this month, and pre-orders kick off today. Head below for a closer look at the various options that will be available as well as details on when/where PSVR 2 pre-orders are live and more. 

As we’re starting to see all of the Black Friday ads themselves go live, Best Buy is also now rolling out a holiday shopping guide of another sorts. Switching the focus off of the discounts you can read all about in our guide, the retailer is now detailing all of the year’s top toys, collectibles, and other presents.

Joining ongoing 30% price drops on the rest of its lineup, Pad & Quill has just introduced its new Bradley Cuff and Ultra Leather Strap for Apple Watch Ultra. After seeing some brilliant metal link-style designs from SANDMARC over the last month or so, Pad & Quill is bringing some of its handmade leather craftsmanship into the mix for Apple Watch Ultra users with the new Ultra Strap Bradley Cuff (they also work with Apple Watch Series 8 and older). You’ll find all of the brand’s usual attention to detail here alongside some of the deepest launch discounts we have ever tracked from Pad & Quill. Head below for more. 

After seeing ads from Kohl’s, Nintendo, Verizon, Walmart, and many more, we are now diving into the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad. Not only are we getting a sneak peak at what the retailer will offer, including everything from apparel for the whole family and toys for the kids, to kitchen appliances, living room sets, and more, but we also now know when the big sale event will kick off as well as the in-store hours of operation. Macy’s will be a notable option for budget-friendly clothing and pajamas this year as well as small kitchen gadgets with deals starting from $20 alongside some bigger ticket gear from Ninja and UGG, just for starters. Head below for a closer look at the details and some highlights in the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad.