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Today Wyze is launching its new and refreshed Scale X, a smart scale capable of tracking 13 body metrics with improvements over its previous Wyze Scale. There are useability improvements alongside improved battery life to make this scale work better for more people.

Legendary audio recording company Neve might have just unveiled the best USB audio interface out there. Responsible for engineering the recording desks and consoles many of the most iconic albums in history had the honor of being recorded on, Neve is unleashing is expertise (and world class pre-amps) on a home and portable interface known as the 88M. Delivering the “the legendary sound of AIR, Abbey Road and Capitol Studios into your home,” the new 88M might very well be one of the best USB audio interfaces on the market, just expect to pay a price that comes along with that moniker. More details below. 

Minecraft, the game beloved the world over by both those young and old, is getting a pretty substantial update today. The Wild Update is finally here, and it’s out for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS, Android, and Windows, as well as Minecraft: Java Edition for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Plus, today marks the launch of Bedrock for PC in addition to Java, so you can play both editions if that tickles your fancy. Minecraft now features two new biomes, four new mobs, and blocks galore, so let’s take a closer look at what’s included for The Wild Update.

Similar to the event before the launch of Battlefield 2042, EA invited creators and members of the press to a preview event in which we were able to try out Battlefield 2042 Zero Hour – the game’s first season. While it has some new content including one beautiful new map and two weapons, is it enough to bring back the player base that has been less than impressed with the game so far? Be sure to hit the video to see all of the details of this hands-on event. 

Update: Now available for purchase for $399.99.

Today, the LEGO Group is revealing its latest Creator Expert Amusement park ride, and it’s one of the most thrilling yet. Giving the original model from a few years back a run for its money, the new LEGO Loop Coaster 10303 stacks up to over 3,700 pieces and will be launching next month. Get a first look down below.

DODOcase is introducing its first luxury leather iPad case today. The brand has been among our favorite Apple gear accessory makers for years, not in the least because of its online customizer options. DODOcase is one of the “original iPad case manufacturers in the United States,” but it has, for the most part, never really tried its hand in the luxury leather iPad case game until today. Striving to keep traditional craftsmanship alive for the most modern tech releases, the brand has tapped into some materials used in very high-end luxury purses and bags to deliver its new Noblessa Leather iPad Case without quite hitting the exorbitant prices some of those products come along with. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

As we entered the weekend, Escape from Tarkov announced Arena, a standalone project that’s a “session-based multiplayer first-person shooter … with all the known and beloved hardcore game mechanics of Escape from Tarkov.” While we don’t have a ton of information about what Escape from Tarkov Arena will be, there’s a teaser trailer from developer Battlestate down below. What other changes are coming? Let’s take a closer look.

FUJIFILM is a well-known company in the photography space for its work with film and digital cameras and it is now announcing its all-new flagship, the X-H2S Mirrorless Camera. Featuring tons of improvements across the board, especially with video, the X-H2S will launch alongside the new XF 18-120mm f/4 and XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 APS-C lenses.

Earlier in the year, LG revealed the latest addition to its lineup of Ergo monitors which stood out with an utterly unique 16:18 aspect ratio. Now at long last, the LG Ergo DualUp Monitor is finally available for purchase, delivering the vertical 28-inch panel with 90W USB-C passthrough charging and more.

Announced at yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play showcase, another once-PlayStation exclusive is swinging onto another platform with both Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales coming to PC later this summer. This is far from the first Sony exclusive coming to PC, but it does mark one of the largest titles to leave the PlayStation platform for a wider audience. What all does this mean and when will it be available? Let’s take a closer look.

A new SEGA mini console has just been unveiled known as the Mega Drive 2. Set for launch later this year and seemingly coming out of nowhere, it looks like the powers that be over at SEGA have decided the mini console trend isn’t quite over with just yet. While the complete Mega Drive 2 game list is still yet to be unveiled we do have a decent idea of the library, including a series of rarely re-released classics, the only question is whether or not it will make it stateside. Head below for a closer look at the new Mega Drive 2 SEGA mini console. 

After seeing the latest coming to PlayStation back in March before the dedicated Harry Potter RPG event, Sony’s June State of Play showcase is set to kick off right now. Some of the latest details on PlayStation VR2 trickled out with what appeared to be 20 upcoming launch titles last week, but we are set to get our first look at more than just Call of the Mountain Horizon game we already knew about today. Those along with what Sony is referring to as “some exciting reveals” from third-party partners are all scheduled to make an appearance in today’s PlayStation presentation. Head below to follow along with the latest State of Play showcase. 

While working on a project recently, I found myself looking at an image with lots of red in it and thinking something looks off. After realizing that when I changed GPUs my color profile in Windows was reset, I reached for the latest SpyderX Elite as a part of the SpyderX Capture Pro Kit. Aimed at professionals working in print, photography, and video, the Datacolor SpyderX line-up helps to ensure that displays are accurate when it comes to color. After calibrating my Dark Matter 49-inch display, I was pretty shocked at how much of a difference it made. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

MSI, a well-known brand in the PC gaming community, is introducing its new lineup of HX Gaming and Professional Laptops powered by Intel’s 12th Gen HX series processors. This premium laptop lineup will deliver “extreme performance” and many premium features and some world firsts. More details will come with its virtual launch even “MSIology: Ahead of the Curve” on June 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

This week, Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Go 2 with updated features and specs that make it one of the best low-cost devices in the Surface lineup. With prices starting at $599, you’ll find the Surface Laptop Go 2 is perfect for working on the go or at a desk. What all’s changed? Let’s take a closer look down below.

Throughout the pandemic and resulting supply chain shortages, many companies have raised prices to help tackle rising production costs. While LEGO always seems to get some flack for its steep going rates, things are about to increase as the company plans to adjust pricing heading into the fall.

Just after seeing a collection of new LEGO creations hit store shelves yesterday, Zavvi is giving builders here in the United States an early chance to bring home sets that won’t be launching until later on in the year. Unlike European countries, many of the LEGO summer sets aren’t released stateside until August 1 and the 2022 collection is no different. Now ahead of time, the retailer has stocked a variety of upcoming LEGO sets early including the new buildable Groot, Architecture Pyramids of Giza, Ninjago summer 2022 lineup, and more.

As more and more LEGO summer 2022 sets have emerged ahead of August, today we’re getting a look at even more upcoming creations. Thanks to the Taiwanese LEGO summer catalog, we’re getting a first look at upcoming Technic creations for 2022 like the new Airbus Rescue Helicopter, as well as three of the annual Advent Calendars.

Focusrite is unveiling its new podcast audio interface lineup today. The Vocaster One and Vocaster Two – alongside a series of studio packs that includes mics, headphones, and accessories – are specifically aimed at content creators and podcasters looking to introduce some sleek lightweight I/O to their production studios. A series of automatic tonal and input level adjustments highlight the feature set here next to the clean designs and rounded form factor. Head below for more details. 

Expanding on its existing N5 and N7 lineup of PC components, NZXT is now releasing its first 12th Generation Intel Z690 N7 motherboards coming in both white and black colorways. You’ll find all the latest technology packed in here too, including Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, PCIe 5.0 support, Bluetooth 5.2, and more. Sound like the perfect motherboard for your PC? Keep reading to find out more.

Algoriddim is unveiling a major update today to introduce the “world’s first AI based Digital Vinyl System (DVS) for mobile devices” alongside a physical patent-pending Neural Mix Vinyl to support it. The next-generation update for Algoriddim’s djay app is looking to make iPhone and iPad the “brains of the DJ booth.” It delivers full control over its DJ software on iOS devices using special time code vinyl with a pair of turntables negating the need to use laptops, MacBooks, and portable drives in the booth – essentially the ability to mix and scratch digital music files on proper analog turntables via iOS. Head below for more details on the new Digital Vinyl System and Neural Mix Vinyl record. 

After being announced back in February, The Pokémon Company is finally giving Trainers an update on what to expect from the upcoming Scarlet and Violet titles. In a new showcase today, we’re getting a look at updated gameplay footage and even all-new Pokémon to go alongside release date confirmations for both of the upcoming Gen 9 titles.

Following up last year’s Infinity Gauntlet set, the LEGO Group is returning for 2022 in order to assemble another new iconic MCU prop into brick-built form. Giving builders a look at the next LEGO set to join the Marvel lineup this summer, the upcoming Nano Gauntlet arrives straight out of Avengers: Endgame with 680 pieces and all six Infinity Stones in tow. Now available for pre-order, all of the other details are down below.

June has arrived, and with the new month comes a collection of the latest LEGO sets, including the most recent creations from the Star Wars side of the lineup. There are also firsts for LEGO like a collaboration with Hasbro delivering Optimus Prime to go alongside a new Technic Ferrari and more. Head below for all of the new LEGO sets for June 2022.

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.

Update: LG’s new Star Wars C2 OLED TV is now available for $2,999.99, act fast as there are only 501 units available!

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. 

Update: After our first look yesterday, the new LEGO BD-1 droid is now available for purchase. Go lock-in your order now or check out the updated photos below.

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.