After taking a hands-on look at the new FLKey for FL Studio last month, Novation is back with its new keyboard controller known as the Launchkey 88. This time around featuring the semi-weighted treatment, this is the latest addition to its already available lineup of more compact Launchkey controllers. The full-size 88-key MIDI keyboard delivers much of the same functionality as its smaller brethren in a larger more expansive frame so you can get two hands of more realistic piano-style action injected into your content creations and music productions. Head below for a closer look and more details.
Razer is one of the best-known brands in the PC gaming space, and today it is launching the refreshed Barracuda X gaming headset alongside two new additions to the Barracuda range: the Barracuda and Barracuda Pro. This headset range is designed to be the best all-around option for gamers, whether they’re playing competitively at home or out on the town listening to music.
After seeing the latest official set out of LEGO Ideas launch earlier in the month with The Starry Night hitting store shelves for VIPs, we’re now taking a look at what the future of the platform has in store. Headlined by a brick-built Great Wave of Kanagawa and a detailed witch house, our favorite LEGO Ideas from May are detailed down below.
Today, IOGEAR is announcing its latest USB-C HDMI capture card that is capable of recording 4K30, 1440p60, and 1080p120 while passing through up to 4K60 HDR, 1440p144, and 1080p240 to your display. This makes it an ideal product for high-end PC setups where you’re planning to stream 1440p60 to Twitch or YouTube, while gaming at 1440p144 or even 4K60. So, what else does the UpStream 4K capture card from IOGEAR deliver? Let’s take a closer look.
Today, Anker is launching the latest addition to its stable of power strips with a unique new offering. Packed into a sleek design that’s just as notable for the nightstand as it is for your travel setup, the new Anker 521 power strip also packs 30W USB-C to complement its traditional AC outlets and added surge protection.
Monoprice is often a good option for budget electronics. It has great prices on cables, and I’ve been a huge fan of the Dark Matter 49-in monitor I’ve been using for the past few years. Today, we have the Monolith by Monoprice M1000ANC Bluetooth headphones. At $130, it’s packing some nice features like 60 hours of battery life and ANC, but it still kind of has the budget Monoprice flavor. Be sure to hit the video below for all of the details.
Throughout this week, several upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets have been revealed ahead of launching later this summer. Ahead of time, four of these new LEGO Star Wars kits are going up for pre-order. Including two creations from Kenobi, as well as the first build from Andor and a buildable BD-1, all of the details are down below.
Earlier this week, the LEGO Group officially revealed the upcoming Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter joining the Star Wars lineup later this summer. Now, just in time for Kenobi’s premiere today, we’re taking a look at the original 7143 version of the LEGO ship all the way from back in 2002. Quite a bit has changed in the past 20 years, and our latest LEGOCY with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at the Attack of the Clones set.
With the release of volume 1 of the fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things comes the launch of Timex’s latest collaboration. As Timex puts it, “two cultural phenomena, Timex and Stranger Things, bring nostalgic elements out of the darkness and into the light with reimagined collection of 3 1980s cult classic watches.” These three watches are now available for purchase.
Just after Disney premiered the first trailer for the upcoming Andor series, the LEGO Group is now showcasing the first set based around the show. Revealed today at the summer of LEGO Star Wars panel at Star Wars Celebration, we’re getting a first look at the new set. Stacking up to nearly 680 pieces, the upcoming Ambush on Ferrix set is now available for pre-order and will be joining the LEGO Star Wars lineup come August.
Recently, Canon updated its iconic R Series of cameras with an all-new form factor: APS-C. That’s right, there are two new cameras being introduced today with the R7 and R10, both featuring mirrorless APS-C sensors. The R7 packs a whopping 32.5MP sensor while the R10 comes in at 24MP, but both are powerhouses in their own right. So, without further ado, let’s see if either the Canon EOS R7 or R10 will be your next mirrorless camera.
Star Wars Celebration is now in full swing out of Anaheim and LG is taking the event celebrating a galaxy far, far away to reveal a new special edition version of its latest TV. Decked out in Imperial iconography and other Star Wars flair, the new LG evo C2 OLED TV arrives as a limited-edition way to upgrade your home theater.
Set for release next month, Nintendo has announced a sort of free trial sessions for players to hit the pitch ahead of time in Mario Strikers Battle League. Centered around a powered-up version of soccer Nintendo has dubbed Strike, Mario Strikers Battle League is the next big sports launch for the Mushroom Kingdom featuring just about all of your favorite Marioverse characters (Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Donkey Kong, Rosalina, Wario, Toad, and more), Nintendo Switch Online members can actually run through the tutorial starting today ahead of the Just 3, 2022 free demo kick-off event. Head below for more details on how to play Mario Strikers Battle League early.
Earlier this week, we got a first look at three new Obi-Wan sets before the LEGO Group officially unveiled the latest creations. Now we’re seeing yet another one of the upcoming Star Wars summer 2022 sets, which will be giving LEGO fans the long-awaited buildable BD-1 droid from Jedi: Fallen Order.
e-readers are the best way to carry around hundreds of books anywhere you go without being crushed by the weight. Barnes & Noble has its NOOK lineup of eReaders, and now it is expanding with the announcement of the NOOK GlowLight 4e. This entry-level device is available for pre-order now.
If you’ve been looking for a high-end, premium gaming headset… the search if over. SteelSeries, known for introducing one of the first Hi-Res-certified gaming headsets, is at it again. The all-new Arctis Nova Pro lineup has a few options to choose from, but all deliver 360 Spatial Audio for PC, Xbox, and even PS5, as well as a having a pr-grade parametric EQ, an all-new GameDAC Gen 2, and the ability to switch between two systems at once. There’s a lot to unpack about the latest SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, so let’s dive in below.
According to a recent Sony presentation for investors, we now have a better idea of what the PlayStation VR2 game lineup will look like at launch. While direct details have not been divulged by Sony to the public just yet, there will be a fairly significant number of titles ready for the next-generation of Sony’s virtual reality headset if the investor presentation is indeed accurate. Alongside the Call of the Mountain Horizon game from we already knew about, it now appears as though there will be “20+” PlayStation VR2 games ready to go when the new headset launches. More details below.
RODE has now unveiled its next-generation audio production studio for content creators. A direct follow-up to the original RODECaster Pro, the new RODECaster Pro II delivers an expanded all-in-one feature set for streamers, podcasters, and musicians complete with instrument inputs and microphone pre-amps, a multi-channel mixer, dual audio interfaces, integrated Bluetooth, and more. The RODECaster Pro II audio production studio for content creators is available for pre-order at select pro audio dealers like B&H. Head below for a closer look.
Well, it’s official. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is on the horizon. We knew that a sequel to Modern Warfare was coming, but we now have an official logo as well as a release date: October 28, 2022. Yesterday, the launch was confirmed with a trailer…of sorts. It was kind of odd for Call of Duty, didn’t have any CGI, and there were no explosions. But it did confirm a few things, so let’s break it down below.
Today, NZXT is announcing an all-new H7 series of mid-tower PC cases. The H7 lineup replaces the previous H710 and H710i with an all-new set of options, including the H7, H7 Flow, and H7 Elite. I recently rebuilt my main PC in the H7 Elite, and have quite a few thoughts on the incoming replacement for one of NZXT’s staples in its custom case lineup. There’s a lot to unpack about the new H7 series from NZXT, so let’s take a closer look.
After getting a first look at two new LEGO Star Wars creations centered around Obi-Wan, the Jedi is now getting the BrickHeadz treatment. Arriving as a BrickHeadz combo pack including Darth Vader, LEGO set number 40547 will be based around the upcoming Kenobi series.
It’s time to take a look at the latest release in the card-based adult party games space, Poetry for Neanderthals NSFW. Coming from the makers of Exploding Kittens – one of the best adult party games in its own right and is even available on iOS – today we are getting the NSFW version of Poetry For Neanderthals delivering “an after-hours twist on the company’s fastest growing game.” These kinds of card games can be a great time at get-togethers and the latest has now arrived to grace your summer parties. Head below for more details on the new adult party game from Exploding Kittens.
Almost two years after launching the world’s first 360Hz display, NVIDIA and ASUS are teaming up again to take things to the next level. Now, the team is turning things up – to 500Hz. Yep, you read that right, the latest ASUS ROG Swift monitor will run at a whopping 500Hz, though the resolution is stuck at 1080p. I mean, even at 1080p, 500Hz is going to be next-to-impossible to run in most games at ultra settings. However, that’s not entirely what this monitor is made for. So what’s its purpose? Let’s take a closer look.
Today, we’re getting a first look at a pair of upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets focused around Obi-Wan Kenobi. With the new Disney+ series slated to premiere at the end of the week, there are a pair of LEGO summer 2022 kits featuring the Jedi that you can check out for the first time down below.
In a world dominated by online working environments, having enough computing power is needed more than ever before. ASUS is looking to meet this challenge with its 2022 Expert Series Portfolio, including its lightest 880g 14-inch business laptop.
Today, the LEGO Group is welcoming yet another iconic vehicle into its collection of massive Technic creations. Rolling onto the scene next month, the new LEGO Ferrari Daytona SP3 is the next installment in the popular Technic Ultimate Car Concept series and arrives with nearly 3,800 pieces and all of the expected attention to detail.
Today, Logitech is expanding its popular MX peripheral series with a pair of all-new releases. Most notably is the Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, which merges the brand’s usual compact build and premium features with mechanical switches. Then there’s the new MX Master 3S, which brings some incremental improvements to Logitech’s fan-favorite mouse. Now that these products are available for purchase, we’re taking a hands-on look at what the two latest releases have in store.
While custom keyboards are growing in popularity, many brands are raising the bar on pre-built options like the HyperX Alloy Origins 65. We went hands-on with the smaller Alloy Origins 60 last year, but the arrow keys along with solid build quality from the alloy lineup make this board rank high on my list of favorites. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.
Today, Jazwares is launching a new collection of Star Wars collectibles with its Micro Galaxy Squadron lineup. The new vehicles arriving look to continue the miniature designs of Micro Machines but with a focus on accurately portraying various iconic starfighters in the same scale. Complete with fittingly tiny recreations of the pilots for each signature vehicle from the Star Wars universe, all of the details are down below.
Following its reveal back in January at CES, Samsung’s latest gaming monitor is now finally coming to battlestations. Launching next month with a steep price tag, the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 backs that with a 240Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and plenty of other eye-catching features. Now available for pre-order, there’s also some savings attached for those who lock-in their orders ahead of time.
Today, AMD announced its AM5 and Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 lineup of desktop processors at Comutex 2022. The processors are set to release this fall, and AMD is updating quite a bit with its Zen 4 lineup, including dropping its manufacturing process to 5nm, supporting both PCIe 5.0 and DDR5, as well as hitting a 5.5GHz clock speed. All of this delivers insane performance, according to AMD, and might entice you to upgrade come this fall. Keep reading for more.
As the most adorable bean guys in the multiplayer party game world prepare for their free to play launch next month, the new collectible Fall Guys mini figure pack is now up for pre-order. Sitting alongside the cuddly bean plushies on the official Fall Guys merchandise Amazon storefront, the Fall Guys Hero Squad S2 Mini Figure 4-pack is now up for pre-order celebrating some of the latest medieval content and more. Head below for more details and a closer look.
The LEGO Group is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and while we’ve already seen one set looking to honor the milestone, 9to5Toys can now confirm that three more are on the way. Including the flagship LEGO Lion’s Castle with over 4,500 pieces, there will also be a gift with purchase landing this summer to go alongside the Classic Space Galaxy Explorer.
Expanding on its lineup of Viper gaming mice, the new Razer Viper V2 Pro seeks maximum performance by shedding weight and features from the Viper Ultimate. A full-size wireless mouse coming in at just 58g, the Viper V2 Pro is aimed that those who want the lightest wireless mouse they can get, but it is also priced as such. It’s gotten some flak for the $150 price tag, but is it worth it for those who want the speed? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.
GaN technology has already shrunk capable chargers down to fit in the palm of your hand, and now Spigen’s latest offering doubles down by adopting GaN III efficiency. Packing four ports and plenty of power into its new ArcDock release, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at how the Spigen 65W GaN Charger can consolidate your on-the-go Apple setup.
Laser projectors are a staple of the home theater industry and LG has its own entry with the CineBeam 4K lineup. Now it is expanding this lineup with the all-new Ultra Short Throw HU915QE model capable of throwing a 120-inch screen from a distance of just 7.2-inches from the wall.
While LEGO builders were treated to a new 1,800-piece DeLorean from Back to the Future earlier in the year, the annual Creator Expert car is still on the way. Today we’re able to report on what’s in store for later this summer, with the upcoming LEGO Creator Expert Camaro Z/28 sticking to the same retro and classic car theme we’ve seen in the past. Head below for everything we know so far on LEGO set 10304.
Today, GIGABYTE announced AORUS Project Stealth, which is a desktop assembly kit the company claims is a “revolutionary product” that delivers a customized motherboard, GPU, and case. The goal of AORUS Project Stealth? To give you a computer that “eliminates the pain points” of cable clutter, obstacles to installation, and obstructed airflow. What all does the kit include, and how can you get your hands on it? Let’s take a closer look.
Alongside its ongoing spring sale, Pad & Quill is introducing its new leather wallet iPhone 13 case today. The latest iteration on its gorgeous Bella Fino folio-style leather wallet cases comes by way of the new LeatherSafe variant with that same handcrafted attention to detail we have come to love from the brand. You’ll find some classy new stitching details, an enhanced protective polycarbonate interior, American leather construction, and the usual discrete signature by the artisan that made your case. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Pad & Quill Bella Fino leather wallet iPhone 13 case.
The Pad & Quill leather wallet iPhone 13 case features full-grain American hide in chestnut, galloper black, and whiskey colorways with an almost navy interior housing several card slots and cash pocket.
When we set out to make a minimalist style leather wallet case, we wanted to craft something by hand, use only the best leathers we could find, and include features that make using the case a genuine joy. Our artisan’s started with American full-grain leather and robust stitching thread and put together a beautiful, compact wallet design that both protects and, dare we say, adorns your iPhone 13…
The fold-over, wallet-style case houses an enhanced new interior polycarbonate 4-meter drop case with buffer zones to cradle your iPhone 13 alongside the brand’s usual marine-grade, UV-resistant nylon stitching. But this time Pad & Quill has left some visible decorative stitching around the exterior of the case, which, as far as I’m concerned, makes it look even more high-end than ever. That, alongside the rich patina its leather gear develops over time, Pad & Quill is one of those brands that’s actually worth the investment here if you can appreciate the premium materials and handcrafted design.
Break it in! We used only the good stuff to make this iPhone case. Thick full-grain American leather breaks in over time and gets more beautiful with use. This high-quality leather starts a little stiff and softens with use as it wraps your iPhone in love for years to come.
The new Pad & Quill Bella Fino leather wallet iPhone 13 case ships with a two-year warranty as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee and is available for the Pro and Pro Max models of Apple’s latest handset. Fetching a regular price of $89.95 and $79.95, you can knock 15% off the list using code PQ15 right now.
9to5Toys’ Take:
Pad & Quill has been hand-making high-quality gear for years and is easily among our favorite in the category. It certainly isn’t cheap, monetarily or physically, but again, if you’re the type to really cherish this sort of American, homegrown craftsmanship, it’s hard to not at least consider its leather wallet iPhone 13 case and the rest of its lineup of carriers, accessories, and Apple Watch bands.
Bellroy, the maker of an assortment of tech accessories, bags, travel gear, Apple watch bands, and more has now launched its new cable organizer bag. The latest Bellroy gear accessory pouch is known as the Desk Caddy – a small, upright pouch to house all your cables, chargers, and EDC. This one stands out from the rest of the Bellroy cable organizer bags with a design that’s aimed at taking folks from the desk to on the road and back again with a seamless and accessible architecture. Now available for purchase in four colorways, you can get a closer look and more details down below.
Arcade machines have existed for ages and Arcade1Up has allowed consumers to bring them into their homes. Now, three new machines are joining the Legacy Edition lineup: BANDAI Legacy Arcade Game – PAC-MANIA Edition, MIDWAY Legacy Arcade Game – Mortal Kombat 30th Edition, and ATARI Legacy Arcade Game – Centipede Edition.
SK hynix is known for its affordable internal SSD solutions, and today it has announced the availability of its latest generation models. The brand’s Gold P31 Gen3 SSDs are a popular option among folks looking to score some speedy internals without spending a ton on the WD_BLACK’s of the world, but it is finally ready to launch its PCIe 4.0 Platinum P41 models with speeds rivaling some of the top-of-line solutions from some of the big-name brands. Now available on Amazon, be sure to head below for a full rundown of what to expect from the brand’s latest affordable internal SSD models.
MultiVersus is not something I expected to write about in 2022…or ever. We already have Super Smash Bros., but that’s really just a mash-up of Nintendo universes, while MultiVersus is… different? You’ll find iconic characters from quite a few universes here, including Tom and Jerry, Steven Universe, Batman, Superman, and even The Iron Giant in this unique 2v2 mash-up. Can WB pull off MultiVersus? As a free-to-play game with built-in crossplay, co-op support, and more, they might have a hit on their hands, even if I do think it’s the weirdest lineup of characters in gaming right now.
As things begin to fall into place for Amazon’s Prime Day celebration, Walmart is now aiming its sights on holding a mid-year shopping event of its own. Launching in June, the 3-day sale known as the Walmart+ Weekend will be kicking off all of the summer savings.
Today, Framework is announcing its second-generation Framework Laptop. Bringing all of the same modularity and upgradeability into the mix as the original, there’s now 12th Gen Intel chips at the center of the Windows experience to go alongside a refreshed top plate and other quality of life changes.
Today, Anker is launching its latest desktop peripheral in the form of a new USB-C hub. Arriving with triple monitor support, even for M1 MacBooks and the like, the new release packs nine different ports, including everything from 4K HDMI to Ethernet. But with a steep $250 price tag, we’re going hands-on to see what use cases the Anker USB-C triple monitor dock excels at and if it’s worth adding to your workstation in the first place.
Today, during the Next@Acer 2022 event, we got our first look at the company’s upcoming lineup. One of the most interesting announcements comes in the form of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition – a glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D gaming laptop. Yep, you read that right. We’re in 2022, and companies are still trying to make 3D content a thing – but can Acer pull it off?
Today, Sony is expanding its new LinkBuds series with a new pair of true wireless earbuds. Delivering what Sony contends are the world’s smallest and lightest hi-rise earbuds with noise cancellation, the new LinkBuds S arrive with a refreshed design that still enables a unique ambient listening experience.
