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.
Today, Amazon is refreshing its Fire tablet line with a pair of next-generation offerings. Arriving as the latest iterations of 7-inch devices, the new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids arrive with much of the same form factor as before, alongside newfound additions like 30% faster performance, USB-C charging, 10-hour battery, and more.
For quality gaming keyboards, Corsair is one of the biggest names in the game. Today we’re going hands-on with one of its latest – the Corsair K70 RGB Pro. With a variety of Cherry MX switch options and rich features like media keys, detachable wrist rest, and USB-C cable, how does it perform for the $160-$170 price point? Be sure to hit the video below to find out.
Lenovo is announcing today a couple of new laptops to join the ThinkPad lineup. The ThinkPad C14 Chromebook Enterprise will enable higher productivity with the latest hardware while the ThinkPad P16 is designed to pack a punch for demanding workloads while on the go.
OWC – known for everything from enterprise tech solutions to consumer storage and Apple gear accessories – is introducing its brand new mini SSD. Positioned as a “pocket-sized SSD with full-sized SSD performance,” the new OWC Envoy Pro mini is essentially a fully-featured solid-state drive that fits in a housing the size of a typical flash drive. Reaching impressive speeds with basically universal compatibility, it is designed to work with everything from the latest Apple gear right back to legacy devices from over the last 15 years as well as game consoles – it can even be configured as a boot drive. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new OWC Envoy Pro mini SSD.
Today, ASUS announced an update to its ROG Flow lineup of gaming laptops with the X16. Designed as “the most powerful convertible gaming laptop,” there’s plenty of specs here to run your on-the-go gaming setup. You’ll find a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, the RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and DDR5 RAM in tow. It also has up to a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD for large projects or games, and there’s a second M.2 slot for even more storage, should you need it. There’s a lot more to like about the new ASUS ROG Flow X16 miniLED gaming laptop, so let’s take a closer look.
At long last, today we’re getting a first look at the latest LEGO Ideas creations. Over a year in the works, fans of Vincent van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night will be able to bring the painting into their LEGO collection with an over 2,300-piece brick-built rendition.
Update June 21, 2022: Fall Guys free to play now live on all major platforms as per the original announcement details below: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Store PC.
Get ready for more bean-based shenanigans as multiplayer party game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is preparing to go FREE and hit new platforms. Fans of the game have been waiting for the hit to new platforms, and today, developer Mediatonic announced it would be getting the free-to-play treatment come next month, alongside its debut on Nintendo Switch, Xbox consoles, and the Epic Games Store for PC gamers. Head below for more details on the soon-to-be-free multiplayer party game as well as details on cross-play features and the new content coming to Fall Guys.
Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest creation brought to us by the Ideas community. Stacking up to just over 200 pieces, the new Cosmic Cardboard Adventures set arrives as the most recent gift with purchase set from LEGO is is now available for free on select orders. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO model and everything you need to know for adding it to your collection.
Sony has now unveiled the new PlayStation Plus games lineup. Set to launch this summer, Sony has finally decided to revamp its monthly subscription service to combine it with PS Now, putting it more or less on the same page with what Xbox gamers have been enjoying for years now with what is known as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The new PlayStation Plus games will include big-time hits from Ubisoft, Insomniac, FromSoftware, Housemarque, Naughty Dog, and much more. Head below the fold for a complete look at the launch titles for the new PlayStation Plus ahead of launch next month.
Portable storage is becoming more and more common nowadays. It is very handy to be able to carry around important documents and programs on drives to be used on different computers. PNY is adding to this market with its new 500GB and 1TB Pro Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Type-C Portable SSDs.
Late last year, Synology announced the new RT6600ax Wi-Fi 6 router. Serving as the modern update to its previous combination router and NAS, this new offering finally began shipping this week. With Wi-Fi 6 support out of the box, we’re seeing just what Synology’s usual NAS expertise brings to the table for its latest networking upgrade.
Welcome back to another installment of Jordan’s Favorite Friday deals. This week we’re seeing some notable discounts on mobile gaming controllers, powerful laptops, and feature-packed mice that are still extremely viable. So grab a coffee, check out the deals, and pick up anything that stands out to you.
Nintendo took to its official Twitter feed to announced Kirby 64 for Switch Online. After Kirby’s latest adventure to the Forgotten Land received solid reviews while delivering the titular character’s first true jump into three dimensions, Nintendo will be dishing up a chance for its Expansion tier subscribers to revisit the N64-era Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards via its online service later this month. Head below for more details and a closer look at the brand new launch trailer as well.
After first being revealed back in March, today we’re going hands-on with the new Pokémon Astral Radiance. Slated to release later this month, the latest expansion to the Pokémon TCG is the first to bring new forms and artwork from Legends: Arceus into card game with 180 refreshed or entirely new releases. So ahead of launch, we’re diving into some first impressions for the new cards to see how everything Astral Radiance stacks up.
Have you been looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop your home? Starting today, you can order one of yeedi’s vacuum and mop combo robots from its vac 2 series that delivers “the most advanced cleaning technologies at incredibly affordable pricing.”
Gear4, one of the popular accessory makers under the Zagg stable, is now expanding its lineup to include Apple Watch bands. Debuting with a pair of different styles, Gear4 notably delivers a braided nylon Apple Watch band that’s half the cost of the official alternative with recycled materials in tow.
The new official pink Xbox controller is now available for pre-order. Microsoft unleashed the latest addition to its current-generation Xbox wireless controllers recently with the vibrant Deep Pink colorway. It’s joined by the matching Razer magnetic Quick Charging Stand. This controller joins the existing lineup, which includes the shiny Aqua Shift treatment we saw unveiled last summer. Head below for more details and a closer look.
Roku today is refreshing the flagship end of its streaming media player lineup with the latest Ultra. Bringing its Voice Remote Pro into the package, scoring the brand’s most capable home theater streaming upgrade will now let you take advantage of hands-free voice control, the dedicated Apple TV+ button, remote locator tech, and more.
Now that Switch Sports is out in the wild, it’s time to turn our attention to the new Mario Strikers Battle League ahead of its launch next month. The next big sports outing for the Mushroom Kingdom has Mario and friends taking the pitch in Nintendo’s latest themed soccer title. Centered around what sounds like a version of European football Nintendo has invented known as Strike, it is described as a “soccer-like sport with no rules” where players do whatever it takes to win. Nintendo has just launched a new overview trailer with nearly five minutes of gameplay footage and details. Head below for a closer look.
After the LEGO Group confirmed that it would be teaming up with Hasbro to bring the leader of the Autobots into brick-built form yesterday, we’re now getting an official look at the new Optimus Prime set. Stacking up to over 1,500 pieces and recreating the iconic converting robot, the set will stand over 13 inches tall and releases on June 1. Head below for all of the details on the new LEGO Optimus Prime Transformer.
The new Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field has arrived. After debuting its hybrid TX-6 audio interface mixer and synth combo last month, the design team at Teenage Engineering has now unveiled its latest creation, the gorgeous new OP-1 Field. Saying its an updated version of the original OP-1 that took the boutique hardware synth world by storm years ago is accurate, but it’s also a serious understatement. TE has packed in “100 new features” leaving musicians, song makers, sound designers, and content creators with a beautiful and powerful new device that delivers a host of synthesizers and sampling engines, loads of built-in effects, a series of hardware recording options, enhanced version of its wacky and wonderful sequencers, and so much more. Get a closer look at the new Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field instrument and recorder below.
Brydge is finally entering the ever-competitive Thunderbolt 4 dock market with its very first offering. Looking to stay competitive, the brand is employing a unique vertical design to go alongside 11 ports and 5K 60Hz display output support. But is it worth choosing over other models on the market? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is unboxing the Brydge Stone Pro TB4 for a closer look.
Some new Converse Pokémon sneakers are about to drop. In the world of sneaker video game collaborations, many of designs tend to be, let’s say, a little over the top and not something someone might actually want on their feet. But the new Converse Pokémon sneakers buck the trend with an arguably more pared down, minimalist approach outside of the flashy, mostly flat colorways on display here. The crossover capsule collection will deliver four Pokémon Chuck Taylors, each themed after some of the most beloved pocket monsters in the long-running series. Head below for a closer look.
Today, the LEGO Group has officially confirmed that its rumored partnership with Hasbro is in fact on the horizon. Rolling out later this summer, the two iconic toy companies will be joining forces to assemble a brick-built version of Optimus Prime in LEGO form. While we wait for an official reveal, everything you need to know about the Transformer is detailed down below.
With its rich heritage of legendary headphones like the M50x, the new Audio-Technica M20xBT adds 60 hours of wireless listening to its #1 selling wired headset. Coming in at just $80, it doesn’t break the bank, either. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.
Right now is the time to upgrade your gaming setup with Razer‘s all-new Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse. Coming with the new Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor and improved Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3, the Viper V2 Pro is an ultralightweight wireless mouse that was designed “hand-in-hand with eSports pros’ feedback.”
Today, 1MORE is expanding its stable of true wireless earbuds with an all-new pair. Enter the EVO ANC Earbuds, which take on a unique focus to try and court audiophiles over to the cordless side of personal listening. With a long list of features that make 1MORE’s latest compelling on paper, we’re taking a hands-on look to see how the EVO ANC Earbuds actually stack up.
Apple revealed the new Alpine handset colorway back in March and Caudabe has just unleashed its brand new Mountain Green iPhone 13 case to go alongside it. Caudabe has been a mainstay in best of roundups for quite some time and it is now ready to reveal its latest colorway to accommodate the new green iPhone 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Max. Best of all, pre-orders are 15% off from now through the end of the week. Head below for a closer look and more details.
Today, the LEGO Group is showcasing the latest addition to its Architecture lineup. Bringing the Great Pyramid of Giza out of Egypt and into your collection, the new LEGO set stacks up to nearly 1,500 pieces and stands over 13 inches tall. Launching on August 1, you can get all of the details and a closer look below.
SUPCASE – a brand regularly featured in our yearly roundup of the best options out there – has just released its brand new protective MagSafe case for iPhone 13 Pro Max. The just-released Unicorn Beetle Pro Mag Case is the brand’s first MagSafe offering in its highly-protective UB lineup delivering a dedicated magnetic connector that transforms into a kickstand alongside a host of other features to make it stand out from the pack like an included and removable belt clip attachment. Head below for a closer look.
This morning at its What’s Next Western Digital Event, the company unveiled the latest additions to its WD_BLACK gaming SSD lineup. Looking to offer gamers more options for upgrading their PC or console storage capabilities, WD unsheathed the new WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD and WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD with the latest PCIe technologies and latency optimizations. Head below the fold for a look at the additions to the WD_BLACK gaming SSD lineup.
Today, UGREEN is expanding its stable of USB-C chargers with the most capable solution yet. Centered around GaN technology, the new Nexode 200W charger is complemented by a 6-port design that can dish out 100W to two 16-inch MacBook Pro at a time. Seeing a launch discount, all of the details are down below.
Back in February we reported on nine new LEGO Star Wars summer 2022 sets, and now we’re getting some additional info on what to expect from the lineup. 9to5Toys can now detail nearly all the new creations, including everything from pricing to minifigures and more.
