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This week, LG is announcing the US pricing and availability of its new UltraGear OLED gaming monitor that features a 240Hz refresh rate. With two models up for pre-order now at LG’s own website, you’ll find both a 27- and 45-inch display options available. So, if you’re looking for a premium display for your gaming setup, LG’s latest UltraGear OLED screens are up to the task for sure. Keep reading to learn more.

Sony has now unleashed its 2022 wrap-up, dishing up individual player stats to it loyal PlayStation owners to celebrate gaming achievements and more. You can even land some freebies just for checking them out. It has been another relatively tumultuous year for folks still looking to land a PlayStation 5 console, but things have gotten better – PS5’s are, for the most part, readily available directly from Sony, the new PSVR 2 pre-orders have opened up to all, and the new DualSense Edge controller is on the way, not to mention the critical success its massive first-party God of War Ragnarok title has achieved since releasing recently. And to cap the year off in PlayStation gaming, Sony has put together its 2022 Wrap-Up experience where players can receive a personalized summary card of their gaming achievements and statistics as well as a nice little digital gift. Head below for more details. 

Nomad is now expanding its lineup of cases today with a new offering geared towards some of Apple’s latest earbuds. The new Sport Case for AirPods 3 arrives in one of three different colors and sports a high-gloss finish with grippy texture to offer some extra protection without sacrificing on style.

Originally announced last month, Turtle Beach‘s latest Designed for Xbox Fuel Dual Controller Charging Station and Headset Stand is finally available for purchase ahead of the Christmas season. Designed to power two Xbox controllers individually and provide a place to set your gaming headset, this stand has a lot to offer for its budget-focused price. Curious about what this charging station has to offer? Keep reading to find out more.

The official reveal trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released during The Game Awards last night and we’re now taking a closer look at what’s to come. We previously reported on some leaked details for this upcoming release, including its March 16, 2023 launch date which is confirmed in this trailer. Continuing the well-beloved Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this new game will further the story with Cal as he is one of the last remaining Jedi in the galaxy. Keep reading below the fold to learn more.

If you’re still looking to cross a few names off the holiday shopping list, today we’re taking a look at some of our favorite smart home accessories that would make perfect gifts come Christmas. Headlined by mainstays in the world of Siri, Alexa, and Assistant-enabled tech like Nanoleaf, Philips Hue, Wemo, and other brands, we’re wrapping up all of the best smart home buys in our latest gift guide.

Are you a Crash Bandicoot fan? Well, the next installment in the series launches in 2023 and brings team-based online multiplayer to the franchise. Crash Team Rumble is a four versus four competitive showdown based in the “vibrant and zany universe” of Crash Bandicoot. It’s set to launch in 2023, and we have all the details for you down below.

New CASETiFY iPad cases have arrived. CASETiFY has now unleashed its range of cases for Apple’s latest model 10th-gen iPad featuring some of the new technology we saw introduced in this year’s iPhone 14 case collection. Its new Ultra Impact Case for the 10th-gen iPad is also available in the multitude of colorways, designs, and patterns that has made the brand one of the most successful in the space for several years now. Head below for a closer look at the new CASETiFY iPad cases.

If the cost of a Wi-Fi-enabled smart deadbolt has turned you away in the past, Home Depot might have something that could be of interest. The $100 Defiant Wi-Fi Deadbolt is available in a variety of styles and comes with a Hubspace smart plug that unlocks Wi-Fi control. It sounds like an affordable way to get a Wi-Fi deadbolt installed in your home, but how does it perform for that price? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

Welcome to the 2022 edition the best gifts for musicians. Purchasing gifts for guitar players, beat-makers, and bedroom producers is never an easy task – it is, in many ways, an inherently expensive product category, and it can be difficult to know what’s actually good if you’re not a music maker yourself. That’s why I’m here to help the cause with notable options that a broad range of musically-inclined folks can appreciate without completely breaking the bank. So head below for our 2022 edition the best gifts for musicians, beat-makers, guitar players, and audio lovers. 

Today, Audeze is announcing its Maxwell planar magnetic wireless gaming headset with ultra-low-latency technology that works with both PC and console. Packing high-resolution audio at up to 24-bit 96kHz, Bluetooth 5.3, and lossless audio over USB (which isn’t typical for wireless gaming headsets), the Audeze Maxwell is a great choice for your setup. Sound intriguing? Keep reading to learn more.

Satechi today is launching its latest Apple setup companion, delivering a versatile 3-in-1 portable charger capable of refueling iPhone 14, AirPods Pro, and an Apple Watch all at the same time. The refreshed form factor of the new Satechi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand can also fold to prop up your smartphone as it refuels, while still stowing away as a compact upgrade to your everyday carry.

Today Amazon is launching the latest addition to its stable of Alexa-enabled devices, with a new second-generation version of Echo Auto hitting the scene. Arriving as a refreshed way to access Amazon’s voice assistant while in the car, this new version comes packed into an updated design that puts a greater focus on privacy. Now available for pre-order, all of the details are down below.

Nintendo holiday deals continue with its official gift sale. While the big holiday eShop game sale has come and gone now, the official Nintendo Store is running a wide-ranging merchandise event featuring everything from PowerA controllers and hardware accessories to plushies from the Mushroom Kingdom, Switch console carriers, and much more. This is a great way to land a Nintendo fan on your list a sweet gift that won’t break the bank and will fit right in with their growing collection of merchandise and accessories. Head below for a closer look. 

TP-Link today is expanding its lineup of Kasa smart home accessories with three new HomeKit offerings. Delivering some of its first accessories that work with Siri right out of the box, the new TP-Link Kasa outdoor smart plug arrives just in time for pairing with holiday lighting and enters the market alongside a new in-wall light switch and dimmer switch.

Today, Fractal Design, a leader in the PC case space, announced its latest release – the North. The Fractal Design North mixes various metals and woods for a unique mid-century modern aesthetic, and it’s something I’m quite excited for really. With an option that mingles both walnut and brass, or oak with steel, and available in either a mesh or tempered glass side panel choice, the Fractal Design North will make your PC setup more elegant than it’s ever been, at least in terms of style.

I’ve been seeing more and more coverage of IEMs, or in-ear monitors recently, both for music and for gaming. And while there are some great entry-level and affordable options out there, when Beyerdynamic announced the new $1,000 Xelento Remote 2nd Gen in-ear headphones, I knew I had to reach out and see if I could try a pair. While they certainly aren’t for everybody, the overall experience was different from what I expected. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

“Where Luxury Meets Technology.” That is Cooler Master’s motto for its latest creation which it is now announcing – the ORB X. This “fully immersive” multi-purpose station will come as an all-in-one unit with seamless hardware and software integration, elevating your visual, audio, and comfort experiences. The ORB X is beyond a gaming cockpit as it will help your stay productive with the semi-enclosed design minimizing outside distractions while increasing immersion into content and games. If you want to learn more about this multi-purpose cockpit system, be sure to keep reading below the fold.

We’ve been reviewing a collection of iPhone cases since the new 14 series launched earlier this fall, and today we’re checking out one of the more unique covers to hit the market. Sporting a minimalistic design that wraps your iPhone 14 Pro/Max in a polished aluminum case, the new Arc Pulse bumper case arrives as a more daring take on protecting Apple’s latest smartphone.

The Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays are officially behind us, and now Christmas and the gift-giving season lie ahead. It’s our goal to help you find the perfect present for everyone in your life, and today we’re focusing specifically on building out the perfect maker space with this gift guide. Whether that’s 3D printing, CNC machining, or even laser cutting/engraving, we’ve got our favorite machines in all categories listed down below for you to browse through. Ranging from budget-friendly picks to all-out manufacturing powerhouses, we’ll have picks for everything you need to make the perfect maker space in our 9to5Toys gift guide.

The CASETiFY Minions collection has arrived. Following the release of the latest film this past summer, the folks over at CASETiFY have now teamed up with Illumination (the same team responsible for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie) and Universal Pictures to launch a new accessories collection featuring Kevin and the rest of the beloved Minions. Including the usual smattering of iPhone 14 and Galaxy cases, you’ll also find themed AirPods gear, AirTag keychains, MagSafe wallets, magnetic wireless chargers, MacBook covers, Apple Watch bands, and more now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look. 

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.