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The PlayStation DualSense Edge release date has now been confirmed. After being officially unveiled back in late August, Sony has now taken to its official PlayStation Blog to confirm the upcoming DualSense Edge release date alongside pre-order details and official pricing for its upcoming pro-grade controller. Head below for all of the specifics. 

While I might be new to the Minecraft realm, I’ve been readily waiting for the 1.20 update to be announced. Well, over the weekend at the 2022 Minecraft Live event, Mojang finally announced Minecraft 1.20, though it won’t officially launch until next year. The beta should be live “in the next few days,” and you’ll find that the upcoming update delivers an all-new mob, building block, and more. Sound interesting? Keep reading to find out all that we know about the Minecraft 1.20 update.

Update: Spigen’s next-generation Classic iPod Shuffle-style case for the new AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds is now available for purchase. This one isn’t even available directly on the official Spigen site just yet, but you can land it via the brand’s Amazon storefront for $18.99. 

Update: Spigen’s brand new fabric-wrapped Urban Fit AirPods Pro 2nd Generation Case is now available for purchase via its official Amazon storefront at $29.99 shipped. Features include a “premium knit fabric” exterior with an included carabiner, microfiber lining, and a cut out for the new lanyard connector. 

After detailing the brand’s latest iPhone 14 case collection as well as its latest Pixel 7/Pro models, we are now taking a closer look at the recently released Spigen MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case. Its standard edition covers for Apple’s latest earbuds arrived over the last couple weeks with the usual Rugged Armor polycarbonate treatment and the see-through clear variants, but Spigen has updated its MagFit lineup with a MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case now as well. Head below for more details. 

In noisy gaming environments, ANC, or active noise cancellation, can help to knock out background noise and keep the focus on the game. I relied heavily on it during the heat of the past summer. And while we’ve seen plenty of high-end headsets with ANC come out this year, like Sony Inzone H9 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, the Alienware AW920H offers a similar spec sheet at a lower price. At $200 is the Alienware AW920H a good option for a more affordable ANC gaming headset? Be sure to hit the video below to see our dive into the good and the bad of this gaming headset. 

The 2022 LEGO lineup has all but been locked in before builders begin getting an official look at 2023 sets due out next year. Now as one of the final creations of the year, the LEGO Group will be heading back into the Marvel lineup to recreate Tony Stark’s iconic Hulkbuster out of over 4,000 pieces. Today, we’re getting a first look at set number 76210 down below, as well as a breakdown of what you can expect from the massive $550 price tag.

Totallee iPhone 14 MagSafe cases have arrived. For those unfamiliar, Totallee is a brand best known for its minimalist iPhone cases and is putting its latest design up for pre-order today. The initial collection of clear and color cases launched shortly after Apple’s latest handsets hit the scene in early September, but the new MagSafe Solid Black and Frosted Clear models have now arrived. Head below for a closer look.

This week, Microsoft announced an all-new Windows PC lineup with the Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and Surface Studio 2+. All are available for pre-order for an October 24 release date, though the Surface Laptop 5 and Pro 9 can also be purchased at Amazon as well as Microsoft and other retailers. What do Microsoft’s latest releases bring to the table? Let’s take a closer look down below.

SANDMARC has quickly become one of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers, especially in the iPhoneography category, and today, its new Telephoto iPhone 14 Lens is going up for pre-order. We previously featured the brand’s iPhone 14 cases and gorgeous new Titanium Apple Watch band, but today, it’s all about its new 58mm lens that now sits alongside the previously released Cloud Diffusion iPhone filter. It’s now available for pre-order with a special exclusive 10% discount for 9to5 readers – head below for a closer look and the discount code.

After previously featuring its iPhone 14 case collection, we are now taking a closer look at the new Journey ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat. Featuring a unique magnetic modular design, the new ALTI is looking to reduce clutter, protect your desktop, and provide some built-in charging alongside a few other interesting tricks it has tucked under the leather surface. And much like the pre-order phase of its leather iPhone 14 cases, you can now land one at 20% off the going rate. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

For some folks the regular $100 to $300 earbuds just won’t cut it, and that’s where the new high-end Beyerdynamic XELENTO audiophile earbuds come in. The brand, well known the world over for its headphone lineup, is introducing its brand new second-generation audiophile Tesla in-ear headphones known as the XELENTO remote and XELENTO wireless. These hi-res audio certified earbuds feature touches of real 24ct gold, and as you’re likely imagining, are only for serious listeners with an exorbitant price tag in tow. Head below for a closer look. 

Amazon is rolling out its Early Access Prime Day sale today ahead of the holiday season, giving you a chance to take one more chore off the list by scoring a discounted robotic vacuum. One of the more notable offers live right now has the ILIFE A4s Max and all of its autonomous cleaning prowess discounted to the lowest price of the year, delivering up to 2,000Pa of suction power, smart app control, and other ways to make cleaning a bit more convenient.

While gaming headsets are getting better and more options are available, if you already have a good pair of headphones, there is another way to get clear communications with teammates. The ModMic lineup augments a pair of headphones by attaching a microphone on the earcup. We got our hands on every ModMic available. Be sure to hit the video below to see and hear how they perform. 

Over the past two days, we’ve been checking every nook and cranny across Amazon to showcase all of its best deals from the Prime Early Access event. While you’ll still find a collection of discounts live until the shopping event closes its virtual doors, we’ve highlighted the top 10 fall Prime Day deals still available to help cut to the chase. Including notable price drops on the latest from Apple and Google, to Amazon devices, storage, and TVs, these deals will likely be gone at 3:00 a.m. EST tomorrow.

In LEGO news we honestly never thought we would be covering, today 9to5Toys can report that the LEGO Group plans on squading up with the folks over at Epic Games in order to bring one of its most iconic titles into the brick-built world. There are any number of vehicles and builds from Fortnite that would deserve the LEGO treatment, but above all of them, the Battle Bus is one of the game’s most recognizable inclusions. And in April of 2023, we’ll be seeing a massive 2,700-piece version hit LEGO store shelves.

Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest double VIP points promotion on its entire catalog of sets. Giving builders a chance to score double the cash back on all-new creations from the fall waves including the latest UCS creations, display-worthy models, and more, this is a rare chance to lock-in the points ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season. 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.

Alongside ongoing Amazon gift card offers on Google’s new handsets starting from $599, we have now spotted some notable offers on the Spigen Pixel 7 cases. Available for both the base model and the 7 Pro, the brand’s latest Pixel cases have now arrived and we are already tracking some notable price drops via its official Amazon storefront. Pricing on the Spigen Pixel 7 cases regularly ranges from $30 up to as much as $45, but you can now score some models starting as low as $15. Alongside listings far lower than the direct pricing, Amazon is also serving up on-page coupons to sweeten the deal even more. 

If you’ve wanted to get your hands on a Steam Deck but didn’t want to wait months, now is the time to place your order. Valve has announced that you can place an order without needing a reservation alongside two other big pieces of news. These include the official docking station now becoming available for order and lots of new software features to better round out the Deck experience. Head below the fold to learn more about these recent developments.

SK hynix has been around the block for quite some time in the storage and PC hardware space. Lately, the brand has been going big on NVMe drives, and the SK hynix P41 and P31 M.2 models are among its top sellers. We’ve spent the last few weeks with SK hynix’s latest SSDs and found them have great performance for the price.

After first launching back in August, Anker’s new PowerCore 24K stole the show with its massive internal battery and even more capable 140W USB-C PD output. Now over the past month, I’ve been putting the power bank to the test with my Apple setup to see just how worthy of an everyday carry upgrade Anker’s latest really is.

Update: Heads up folks….the debut of the second official Mario Bros. Movie is set to debut tomorrow afternoon – 2:00 p.m. PT on 11/29. Details right here: “Join us at 2:00 p.m. PT on 11/29 for the world premiere of The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s second trailer! No game information will be included in this #NintendoDirect.” 

Well, today is the day we finally get our first look at the much anticipated Mario movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie as it is officially known right now. The film was first announced back in 2018, some 2-years before the Sonic The Hedgehog movie actually turned out to be pretty good, and then went mostly dark until a pre-fall Direct presentation in 2021. At that time, series’ creator Shigeru Miyamoto took to the virtual stage to unveil the Mario movie cast starring Chris Pratt as the titular Mushroom Kingdom plumber (please don’t mess the voice up, please Chris). And now, over a year later, Nintendo is finally ready to show the upcoming Mario movie as part of what appears to be a dedicated Nintendo Direct showcase. Head below for details and to watch the upcoming stream later today. 

Moment is riding the wave of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch today by releasing a new pair of cases for Google’s latest smartphone. Delivering its usual grippy design, the refreshed Moment Case for Pixel 7 now arrives with 10-foot drop protection and built-in magnets that enable MagSafe support.

Today, EA is announcing the latest installment in the Need for Speed series with Unbound. This game promises an “all-new signature art style” that “blends elements of the freshest street art with the most realistic looking cars in Need for Speed history.” As a kid, I grew up playing the original Need for Speed games and have countless hours in the series. I’ve not been a huge fan of the newer releases, but maybe Need for Speed Unbound can change that. Let’s take a look at what the upcoming title has to offer below.

Today we are taking a closer look at Ninja’s latest CREAMi ice cream maker. The previous-generation models were some of the more popular kitchen items around here over this past summer and while the weather might be cooling down across the country, it’s never too cold for some frozen treats if you ask me. The latest Ninja Deluxe CREAMi ice cream maker introduces a series of new features to its already popular formula and is now available for purchase. Head below for more details. 

After detailing its new iPhone 14 collection, Bellroy has now unleashed its new MacBook accessory known as the Lite Laptop Sleeve. Once again employing environmentally-conscious materials, its new laptop sleeve covers your portable computing machine in a lightly textured and padded sheath to guard against bumps and scratches on the road, and looks quite nice doing it based on the imagery. Head below for more details and a closer look at Bellroy’s new Lite Laptop Sleeve. 

The latest LEGO Ideas set has hit the scene and arrives as a unique new playable Table Football set. More affectionately known as foosball, the iconic game room staple is getting the brick-built treatment with a functional design comprised of over 2,300 pieces that allow you to customize its look with any of the 22 included minifigures.

LEGO Ideas today is launching a unique new contest that will see builders someday able to add an official Dungeons & Dragons set to their collections. Allowing creatures to submit their own models of iconic D&D creatures and characters, the contest celebrates 50 years of the popular role playing game. So whether you’re a Dungeon Master yourself or have more recently gotten into the action thanks to Stranger Things, builders will be able to reimagine their favorites for a chance to turn their models into an official set.

Today, Kwikset is launching two new SmartCode keyless electric keypad deadbolts ahead of the holiday season. These keypad deadbolts feature Kwikset’s SmartKey rekeying technology, automatic door lock, and a Microban-protected keypad. Plus, both models are offered in Venetian Bronze as well as Satin Nickel, letting you match what colors work for your home best. Sounds like a home security upgrade you might be interested in? Keep reading to find out more about these budget-friendly keypad deadbolts.

Now joining the brand’s SoloCast, QuadCast, and DuoCast models, today HyperX is announcing the new ProCast Microphone. This large diaphragm condenser mic marks the brand’s first foray into the XLR world, stepping away from the arguably more entry-level USB models in favor of what it refers to as a pro-grade solution. Set to launch this month, you can get a closer look at what the new HyperX ProCast Microphone is all about down below.

Today, Western Digital is unveiling one of the fastest portable SSDs out there with the new PRO-G40. Officially known as the SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD, WD is delivering a particularly rugged and protective portable solid-state solution today with modern specs and dual-mode NVMe featuring both Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) support. Now clocking in as one of the fastest portable SSDs on the market, it is available for purchase starting today, and you can get all of the details down below. 

At long last, Overwatch 2 has finally arrived. After the original Blizzard team-based shooter closed its virtual doors yesterday, the sequel is officially going live today. Bringing new heroes, refreshed maps, and updated gameplay into the futuristic world, Overwatch 2 sets out in a different direction as a free to play game supported by a battle pass in order to prove itself as a worthy successor to the former Game of the Year winner.

With today’s variety of gaming platforms and locations, Astro’s goal with the new A30 was to have one headset that works with all platforms and gaming scenarios. Compatible with Xbox, Playstation, PC, mobile, Bluetooth, and even unpowered via a 3.5mm jack, the A30 is ready for pretty much anything. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Today SteelSeries is now launching its 2023 model Apex Pro TKL Gaming Keyboard with its all-new OmniPoint 2.0 switches that allow you to set custom actuation distances to provide the ultimate customizability. You will have a choice between wired and wireless models, so you can choose the right option for your gaming setup with the only difference being the built-in battery and transmitter. The TKL design removes keys that most gamers will never need to save desktop space as well. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about these new entries from SteelSeries.

Today, Microsoft announced its upcoming Xbox Game Pass expansion for October. Headlining the show is the fact that A Plague Tale: Requiem will be available on Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as well as several other additions. So, if you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber or are considering joining, then keep reading to see everything that’s coming to Microsoft’s gaming platform this month.

SANDMARC is unveiling its new Titanium Apple Watch band today. Officially known as the Titanium Edition – Apple Watch Ultra Band, its high-end metal strap now joins the more affordable new leather Apple Watch Ultra model from the brand we featured last month as its latest offerings for Apple’s wearable lineup. SANDMARC has quickly become a standout brand in the Apple gear space for us over the last year or so, largely due to how much of a fan I am of the gorgeous gunmetal aluminum machined threading on its iPhone 13 and 14 cases, with a focus on iPhoneographers and the use of rugged materials. The new Titanium Apple Watch band appears to be following suit, and you can get a closer look below alongside our exclusive 10% discount code. 

At the end of last year, the LEGO Group sent out a survey that it would be considering rolling out a new paid subscription that gave builders some extra perks on top of the usual VIP points and promotions. Now 9to5Toys can report on what the first of these potential benefits are, with a new LEGO Vault lineup launching in 2023 with both BIONICLE and classic Modular Building-inspired creations.

Jackery is now expanding its popular lineup of portable power stations with a new offering that sits towards the top of its lineup. Packed into a redesigned shell with all of the same Jackery ruggedness you’d expect, the new Explorer 1000 Pro arrives with a 1,002Wh output, versatile array of I/O, and a perfect build for campsites, tailgates, and more.

Today, Turtle Beach is launching the PlayStation version of its acclaimed Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX wireless gaming headset. We loved the Xbox version in our hands-on review, and now PlayStation gamers can get in on the action. There’s a lot that the Turtle Beach 700 Gen 2 MAX headset has to offer PlayStation gamers, so keep reading to find out all that it brings to the table.

Earlier this week, Apple revealed the new iPhone 14 and we’ve since seen case makers from all across the land enter to deliver the latest covers and accessories. Now the folks over at SUPCASE and i-Blason are on the scene with their own collections of rugged cases for the new iPhone 14 series handsets.

It’s our favorite time of the month, when new LEGO sets drop! For October, there’s fresh supply of creations from all around the brick-built catalog including the latest from LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, Ideas, and much more. All detailed below, we cover what you should buy and skip for the new LEGO sets in October.

BLUETTI is one of the go-to names in off-grid power for your travels. Building off the R&D strengths accumulated through its past energy storage products and solar generation products, BLUETTI is back with its three latest releases that they showed off at the IFA Berlin trade show.

From the latest portable power stations to modular home power backup systems and a new power station arriving next year, BLUETTI’s latest energy solutions showcase its innovation in energy solutions.

As smart home security systems become more plentiful, like those from Ring and Simplisafe, we’re always looking for the next big upgrade. Now eufy is aiming to take charge with its all-new Edge Security System. This new setup is managed by the new HomeBase 3, which acts as a hub for the cameras and has processing to power its proprietary BionicMind self-learning AI that can recognize different people, pets, and objects. Then, all the footage is cataloged and stored locally, available for viewing anywhere with the eufy Security app. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about this latest home security system.

As we close out the week, Amazon is announcing the upcoming October 2022 Free Games with Prime titles. As a part of your existing Amazon Prime membership, every month the online retailer delivers a handful of games to you for absolutely no additional cost. Generally, most of these titles are lesser-known, though occasionally some bigger names slip in. This month? We’re seeing Fallout 76, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and much more being offered in Amazon’s Free Games with Prime for October 2022. Keep reading for more details.

Today, Anker is expanding its Soundcore lineup with a new pair of flagship earbuds. Arriving with a respectable feature set to take on the like of AirPods Pro, Anker is beating Apple to the punch by launching the new Soundcore Liberty 4 with built-in heart rate monitoring. That’s alongside Spatial Audio support and all of the usual features like personalized active noise cancellation and a true wireless design.

Microsoft has released the new Elite Series 2 Core controller. Available in white, it’s a more affordable option for a “pro” Xbox controller, but it loses most of the accessories like paddles and swappable thumbsticks. Those now come in a separate optional package. After reading over the release and checking the website listing and seeing “re-engineered components,” I decided to pick one up and see how it performs. So far, for better or worse, it seems like it’s more of the same. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

After launching its latest three-in-one air purifier combos, Shark is now offering the all-new Wandvac Self-Empty System which combines a powerful ultra-lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner with a self-emptying station like those you’d find for robot vacuums. This system is aimed at reducing the amount of dust you’re exposed to when emptying your vacuum to prevent allergy flare-ups and the such and will also charge the vacuum. The Wandvac also can be converted to more easily clean your furniture or reach up high to get those cobwebs. Make sure you keep reading below the fold to learn more about the new Shark Wandvac Self-Empty System.