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May the 4th may have come and gone, but today we’re getting a look at a pair of new life-size collectibles from the Hasbro Black Series collection. Debuting ahead of Kenobi’s Disney+ premiere later on in the month, the upcoming Obi-Wan Force FX Elite Lightsaber is joined by a new Hasbro electronic Darth Vader helmet. Now available for pre-order, all of the details are down below on these authentic collectibles.

Turtle Beach beach is out with an updated version of its flagship wireless headset – the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. While the headset itself might look very similar to the older non-Max variant, there are two huge changes that take cross-platform compatibility to a new level for Turtle Beach. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Some Lenovo laptops in the Yoga lineup have been refreshed, and the company is also launching a new all-in-one desktop to “meet the needs of the new hybrid home office.” These devices will be running the latest hardware from Intel 12th Gen CPUs and NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel Iris graphics.

Earlier this spring, Bowers & Wilkins launched its new flagship soundbar in the form of the Panorama 3. Premium design aside, it also arrives with Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2 to try and justify the steep $999 price tag. But does Bowers & Wilkins actually deliver a worthwhile home theater in the box for the cash? Let’s take a closer look.

IK Multimedia is out with a brand new camera audio interface today that can also be used for podcasting and other applications. The new iRig Pro Quattro I/O field recorder audio interface delivers four inputs alongside compatibility with video camera rigs as well as iOS and Android devices with a built-in microphone and some interesting tricks up its sleeve. The new hybrid camera audio interface and field recorder is now available for purchase, and you can get a closer look down below at the launch trailer. 

Today, CORSAIR announced a brand-new gaming headset dubbed the HS65 SURROUND. Designed to be a lightweight headset with Dolby surround support as well as Sonarworks SoundID technology that personalizes your audio experience, this headset will change the game for budget-focused setups. Coming in at just $80, there are quite a few premium features to be found in the CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND gaming headset, all of which we take a look at below.

We got our hands on the new Wyze Bolt Lock. Taking things a bit further than the Wyze Lock we reviewed over two years ago, the Wyze Lock Bolt features a numeric keypad as well as a fingerprint scanner to make unlocking a deadbolt even easier. And coming in at just $70 ($80 on Amazon), it’s much more affordable than a lot of the competition. While it doesn’t feature Wi-Fi, it does have quite a few handy features. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Each May the 4th the LEGO Group celebrates a galaxy far, far away with the debut of a new Ultimate Collector Series set. This year, things are circling back on the film that started it all by recreating Luke’s Landspeeder from A New Hope. But even with this being the most detailed version of the vehicle to date, is it still worth a spot in your collection? Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO UCS Landspeeder.

Right now, Microsoft is running a giveaway to win a limited-edition LEGO Star Wars-themed Xbox Series S and controller to celebrate May the 4th. The giveaway runs through May 31, 2022, and you must be 18 years or older in order to enter.

CITIZEN is unleashing its latest timepieces from a galaxy far, far away for Star Wars Day 2022. Now joining the plethora of price drops on tap today, the watch brand is reaching back into its archives to reinvigorate one of its historic silhouettes with some of the most beloved (and infamous) characters from the Star Wars universe with the new CITIZEN x Star Wars Tsuno Chrono models. Head below for more details and a closer look at the four new timepieces. 

Annual Star Wars Day is now upon us, and as retailers begin ringing in all of the usual May the 4th festivities, 9to5Toys is ready to cover all of the best deals. Like every other year, there is a vast galaxy of discounts out there ranging from LEGO, collectibles, and other toys to games, tech, and so much more. Head below for all of the action, which we’ll be updating over the next few days.

With the impressive spec sheet on the Xbox Series X, companies are coming up with some powerful and equally expensive displays to take advantage of all that performance. We went hands-on with the 55-inch Momentum made for Xbox monitor from Philps, but now we’re trying out the smaller and more affordable Philips Momentum 32-inch variant. Coming in at $899 it still costs a pretty penny, though. Be sure to hit the video below and see all that this monitor has to offer for that price tag. 

As all of the May the 4th action is beginning to go live, CASETiFY is gearing up to officially launch its latest iPhone 13 case collaboration just in time for Star Wars Day. Delivering a collection of new covers for Apple’s latest on top of other recent Android handsets, we’re taking a hands-on look at several of the new CASETiFY Star Wars accessories now that they’re live for the Star Wars Day action.

Cosplayers and crafters rejoice – you can now pick up Dremel’s new electric scissors that are designed to cut through almost anything. They are battery-powered and charged over a USB cable for the ultimate flexibility. You can pick one up today from Amazon and Home Depot and Lowes in early summer 2022.

Today, Razer is announcing the “world’s first 240Hz OLED laptop” in an update to its Blade 15 lineup. Not only does the upcoming Blade 15 pack a premium display, but it also leverages Intel’s latest i9-12900H from Intel paired with the RTX 3070 Ti GPU to make it a great choice for both gamers and creators alike. What else does the laptop bring to the table? Keep reading to find out more information on how much RAM and storage there is as well as the color gamut coverage of the display.

Just after getting a first look at over 30 new LEGO summer 2022 sets yesterday, today we’re seeing one of the very first Marvel creations for the upcoming wave. Enter the new LEGO Iron Man Armory, complete with eight minifigures and nearly 500 pieces, the upcoming set is packed with references to Iron Man 2 and will be launching on June 1.

Today, Marshall is expanding its stable of vintage-inspired speakers with a pair of new portables. Doubling down on the takeaway focus we’ve seen in the past, there is an entirely new form factor joined by a follow-up to one of the brand’s existing compact offerings. Enter the new Marshall WiIlen and Emberton II portable speakers, which are now available for purchase.

According to the 2021 PMA Research: Worldwide Projector Census, Optoma is the number one 4K UHD projection brand worldwide. Now it is releasing its all-new UHD55 Smart True 4K UHD Projector to the home entertainment market.

We’ve been detailing all of the new LEGO summer 2022 sets over the past month, and now to start off the week we’re seeing nearly all of the new creations from quite a few waves revealed. Including the latest builds from Minecraft, City, Creator, Ninjago, and more, check out the over 30 upcoming kits down below.

We now have pricing details on the 2022 Sony TV lineup. The brand will continue with its high-end Bravia 4K and 8K models, but the new Sony TVs will also deliver more affordable Mini LED variants in 2022 with all models operating within the Android and Google TV platforms. The new 2022 Sony Quantum Dot OLED-based Bravia XR models are certainly going to be fetching a premium when they go on sale in a couple months time, but you’ll still be able to get in the Sony entertainment center game for less with the Mini LED models and gaming-ready smart Bravia OLED Google models staring in the $1,400 range. Head below for a full breakdown of the 2022 Sony TV lineup. 

Update: Anker’s new 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank now comes in two extra colors. Shop the Blue, White, and Black styles now.

Today, Anker is expanding its lineup of MagSafe-compatible accessories with the debut of a new and even more capable power bank. Packing a 10,000mAh battery into the portable battery form-factor we’ve seen in the past, the new Anker MagSafe offering is the brand’s most capable solution yet. Offering a 7.5W MagSafe pad, there’s also 20W USB-C charging and more.

Today, Razer announced a further partnership with Disney, launching the first Marvel limited-edition Xbox wireless controller with a Captain America theme. This is an expansion to the existing Boba Fett and Mandalorian controllers that are already out. As Razer promised, the Captain America launch was only the first release this week, as now there’s a Stormtrooper Xbox controller available for May the 4th. So, what all do these controllers bring? Let’s take a closer look below.

Today, the LEGO Group is giving us an official first look at what to expect from the upcoming summer Marvel lineup. Delivering a notable follow-up to the life-size Thor’s hammer from earlier this year, a new full-scale collectible LEGO MCU set will be joining the Marvel summer 2022 lineup this August in the form of the adorable Baby Groot.

Amazon’s stable of Alexa-enabled Echo speakers has grown significantly over the years. Starting with just a single device in 2014, the current lineup covers a variety of price points, form factors, and use cases to give everyone from first-time smart home owners to veteran early-tech adopters something for their setups. But with so many to choose from, it’s not as straightforward as it used to be to determine which is right for you. Our Echo buying guide walks through all of the benefits for each model.

A whole new collection of LEGO sets have just been released for May, delivering one of the more display-worthy series of kits for 2022 so far. Headlined by a new LEGO Star Wars UCS Landspeeder, this month is also seeing the release of a Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck to go alongside the brick-built debut of the Muppets and more.

Spring has been quiet on the official LEGO Ideas front, but we’re still ending April by taking a look at three of our favorite fan-made models from the platform. As we eagerly await the upcoming Starry Night set that should be arriving any day now, this month we’re checking out three intricate models including an iconic Studio Ghibli build, a medieval castle, and even something for LEGO train lovers.

Edelkrone is releasing the all-new JiBONE v2 camera jib for content producers. The jib has received multiple user-experience upgrades over the original version and can be purchased at a $300 discount before May 1.

We’ve been highly anticipating the LEGO Star Wars 2022 summer series for quite some time, especially with how enticing the lineup is shaping up to be. While these kits won’t be debuting until August, fans will have a lot to look forward to in May. Star Wars Celebration is finally making a return for 2022 and will be holding a LEGO panel to show off new creations for the first time.

Earlier in the month, Logitech launched its latest ergonomic Mac peripheral with the debut of its new Lift verticle mouse. Now after putting it to the test over the past week, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is diving in to see if the more affordable ergonomic focus of the vertical mouse is worth a spot on your desk.

Yesterday, Call of Duty confirmed that Modern Warfare II is officially launching later this year. While we don’t really know a whole lot about the upcoming title outside of the tweet we’ve embedded below, we do know that the team is hard at work focusing on mitigating cheaters in the existing Call of Duty games. And we now have more information as to how the team plans to do just that with an all-new update to Call of Duty’s RICOCHET anti-cheat where cheaters…well, they no longer see legitimate players in-game in Warzone. More details below.

Today we’re getting a first look at the latest expansion to the LEGO City lineup, with three new farm-inspired creations. Delivering a collection of all-new animal molds, the LEGO City Farm lineup will be arriving in June, and you can already check out what to expect from the new builds down below.

The main takeaway from our NZXT Foundation PC review was that a pre-built PC with an APU can work as a strong starting point for a gaming PC. While frame rates struggle with some titles, it is capable of running most esports titles without a dedicated GPU until one becomes available. Well, we got our hands on a GPU for this PC – the XLR8 RTX 3050 from PNY. So how does this entry-level card work in an entry-level pre-built gaming PC? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Today, Amazon is officially giving shoppers the first announcement as to when we’ll see this year’s Prime Day festivities. The 2-day shopping event has a history of offering deep discounts over the summer, but following inconsistent scheduling over the past few years, is finally returning to the usual July date.

Amazon is releasing new functionality to smart home developers that will allow video doorbells and security cameras with an existing object and person recognition system to send notifications through Alexa and Fire devices. This will allow you to integrate the detection of people or packages into Alexa routines.

Announced back at CES 2022, Dell’s all-new XPS 13 Plus sports a completely refreshed design that looks like a futuristic computer worthy of a 2022 launch. With Thunderbolt 4 in tow, alongside a trackpad that’s hidden under the front lip and a capacitive function row, the XPS 13 Plus could be the ticket for those wanting a premium Windows laptop. What else does it bring and how much does it cost? Let’s take a closer look.

Today, Nanoleaf is expanding its stable of smart home accessories with the reveal of a unique new collaboration. In partnership with Secretlab, the new Diffused LED Lightstrip arrives with all of the Thread and HomeKit support we’ve come to expect from the brand, but with a new form factor designed with gaming setups in mind.

Microsoft has now unveiled its plans for what is looking to be a massive summer Xbox games showcase. After acquiring Bethesda and its beloved development studios alongside being in the process of inking a deal to absorb the Blizzard Activision package, Microsoft’s summer Xbox games showcase is likely to be quite an exciting one. We already know the annual E3 festivities will be cancelled this year, but, as expected, the future of gaming will be on display nonetheless. Head below for more details. 

As the LEGO summer lineup begins solidifying, we’re now getting an official look at yet another creation due out in June. This time delivering the latest Creator 3-in-1, the LEGO Group is paying homage to one of its more old school themes with its new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set.

Disney and Pixar games are teaming up with the folks at Gameloft for what sounds like a sort of Animal Crossing-style game set in the universe of the Magic Kingdom called Disney Dreamlight Valley. The debut announcement trailer hit the air waves today showcasing the new Disney Dreamlight Valley life-sim adventure game and starring just about all of your favorite Disney characters from Buzz Lightyear and Elsa to Goofy, Mickey, Simba, Moana, and even Wall-E. Set for release on PlayStation 5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Series X|S as well as Mac and Nintendo Switch, head below for more details and a closer look. 

Today, Blizzard is officially launching the Overwatch 2 beta, and while I am patiently waiting to gain access to the long-awaited sequel, it’s time to take a look at the companion LEGO set. This now-postponed creation has been shelved by the LEGO Group for the time being, but we managed to get our hands-on the LEGO Overwatch 2 set a bit early and are diving in to see how the Null Sector Titan stacks up.

ROCCAT’s all-new Burst Pro Air wireless ultralight gaming mouse is finally available to purchase. It’s symmetrical, making it usable by both left- and right-handed gamers, and also packs up to 100 hours of usage before it’s time to recharge. Speaking of recharging, it uses USB-C. (Which shouldn’t everything be using now?) The Burst Pro Air offers quite a few benefits for your gaming setup.

Trains are one aspect of the City and Creator lineups that don’t get enough love from the LEGO Group. So when a new kit does come around featuring a brick-built locomotive, it’s a big deal. In this case, builders have a new kit to look forward to with LEGO City Freight Train slated to launch later this summer.

Sennheiser is now announcing the latest addition to the MOMENTUM series, the MOMENTUM True Wireless 3. As Sennheiser puts it, “the earbuds offer a range of technologies and features that take the listening experience to a new level.” Pre-orders are open now with shipping set to begin May 10, 2022.

Today, Wyze is introducing another smart home upgrade that’s honestly somewhat overdue for the company: a smart garage door controller. It works in tandem with Wyze Cam v3 to know whether your garage is open or closed, provide you with a live view of the door, get notifications, and control it remotely. Plus, the system can be had fairly low-cost if you already own a Wyze Cam V3, and the bundle isn’t much more expensive. Want to learn more? Keep reading to find out everything we know about the all-new Wyze Garage Door Controller.

It’s time to take a hands-on look at Samsung’s brand new portable SSD. Unveiled to the world for the first time today, Samsung is refreshing its T7 portable solid-state drive lineup with the new Shield model. Wrapped in a ridged rubberized exterior for protection from the elements as well as accidental bumps and drops, Samsung is looking to take on the likes of SanDisk and others in the portable SSD space with its latest offering. The new USB-C drive rivals most already-available consumer-grade solutions in terms of transfer speeds and connectivity with a unique look and colorway options you don’t typically see from the competition. We have had a chance to go hands-on with the Samsung T7 Shield for a few weeks ahead of its official unveil today, and we are ready to dish out details on the user experience in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys.