LEGO’s adorable new Micro Rocket Launchpad set includes two baby Classic Space astronauts

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We’re getting a first look at an upcoming LEGO gift with purchase tonight, and it’s out of this world. The upcoming LEGO Micro Rocket Launchpad is giving Classic Space fans a little more love to start off 2024, and with a unique twist!

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New LEGO sets for February: Dune Ornithopter, Telephone Box, BrickHeadz, Kingfisher, more

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LEGO is back with a fresh set of kits for February 2024. A new month typically means new sets, and for the second wave of creations in the new year, we’re getting a batch of display-worthy models. Including the latest BrickHeadz, the first-ever Dune set, and some new additions to the LEGO Ideas collection, we break down what’s new in the world of LEGO for February below.

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PlayStation State of Play: Silent Hill 2, New Kojima action espionage, Death Stranding 2, Rise of the Ronin, Sonic x Shadow, more

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On Monday, Sony announced the first State of the Play of the year, and we are just minutes away now. After getting a good look at some upcoming Xbox titles last week, it’s now time for PlayStation to step into the spotlight with what will be quite a lengthy showcase highlighting some of the upcoming titles to grace the platform this year and beyond. There are over 15 titles on the slate today, and you can follow along with this afternoon’s State of the Play showcase down below. 

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Razor releases new retro-styled Rambler TRL e-bike that is built for off-road adventures

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Razor has officially released its new Rambler TRL e-bike, an adult-sized lithium-ion powered electric bike built for off-road adventures on rough terrain. Now available for purchase, this new model joins the previous Rambler 20 and the smaller Rambler 12 and Rambler 16 as part of the company’s dedication to getting the whole family moving and exploring together beyond the home.

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Eve’s new in-wall Energy Outlet begins shipping with Matter support and energy monitoring

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You can finally purchase the new Eve Energy Outlet with Matter. The new smart home upgrade was just officially revealed at CES 2024 to start the year, and now it’s going up for sale heading into February to join the rest of the company’s other Matter and Thread smart home accessories.

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SpaceX has a nice first half of 2024 for launch, but still below its goal rate
This Week In Launch: Firefly back for its fifth flight
SpaceX’s stock price jumps to $112, $210 billion valuation
How many rockets has SpaceX launched in 2024?
Firefly has two new launch sites
Why Boeing Starliner is still docked to the ISS
What’s the future of Virgin Galactic?
SpaceX Falcon Heavy: What GOES Up, also GOES Down
Sierra Space steps aside for Vulcan Cert-2 mission as next rocket arrives at Cape
When is the next SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch?

PDP unveils new wireless Riffmaster gaming guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, more

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After being teased just ahead of the holidays, third-party gaming accessory maker PDP has now officially unveiled its new guitar gaming controller. While not unlike some of the guitar controllers we have seen in year’s past, the brand is looking to provide Rock Band 4 players and the upcoming guitar controller support for Fortnite Festival with a fresh high-tech solution by way of its new wireless Riffmaster guitar controller. Head below for more details. 

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LEGO’s upcoming McLaren MP4/4 speeds onto shelves in March with Ayrton Senna minifig

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LEGO’s love of supercars is leaving the Speed Champions theme behind in favor of a larger and far more detailed format. The upcoming LEGO McLaren MP4/4 won’t be launching until later this year, but today we can offer a first look at just how set number 10330 will stack up.

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Microsoft debuts new misty Vapor Xbox Design Lab controllers and swirly Dream model

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Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to officially unveil the first new Xbox controllers of the year. This time around we are getting an entirely new batch of gamepads by way of the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection. The collection includes a new design available inside of the Xbox Design Lab – the online custom Xbox controller editor – and the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition (this one is now available for pre-order). Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Vactidy’s new Blitz V8 Pro cordless vacuum cleaner launches with $120 off discount

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$120 off $80

Vactidy, a smart home appliance manufacturer, has released its new Blitz V8 Pro Cordless Vacuum with a special launch discount on Amazon. Now available for purchase, this new model offers up some improvements from its predecessor, combining more powerful suction with the brand’s multi-cyclone CycloneFlow technology – plus lower noise levels, and accessory storage racks to round out the package.

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Review: CASETiFY’s Jujutsu Kaisen collection is brimming with cursed energy and charm

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CASETIFY tonight is launching one of its most long-awaited collaborations to date. The popular manga-turned-anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen, is finally getting the case treatment with a collection of iPhone 15 covers and a themed AirPods Pro case. Ahead of launching tonight, we’re taking a hands-on look at some of these new accessories.

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Now is the time for a new gaming-focused ‘Apple TV Pro’ with the M4 chip
Millions of iOS apps were exposed to security breach found in CocoaPods
9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, more ‘vintage’ Apple products
Phil Schiller to join OpenAI board in ‘observer’ role following Apple’s ChatGPT deal
Your iPhone might not get these iOS 18 features, here’s why
Patent hints at Apple Vision Pro getting new head gestures in the future
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The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18
Entire iPhone 16 lineup again said to feature A18 chips
Apple releases public beta 2 for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, and more

SANDMARC intros new minimalist genuine leather iPhone 14/15 case today [Exclusive deal]

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While the existing SANDMARC pro leather iPhone 15 cases were already among my absolute favorite – I’m using one right now – the brand is introducing a newer, slimmer minimalist model today. After a “surge in requests over to a stripped down version of our Pro series,” SANDMARC opted to bring its leather treatment over to a more sleek version of its wonderful, but for some, a little too robust Pro Series model. Now available for purchase for iPhone 15 and 14 users in a range of colorways, you can head below for more details and our exclusive discount code. 

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LEGO’s new 25th anniversary Star Wars sets are now up for pre-order

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After being revealed over the past few days, you can now pre-order the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary sets. As of now, only two of the sets are available ahead of the March 1 release date, but we’ll be updating as the listings go live.

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LEGO officially set to release six upcoming 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars minifigs

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We’ve been able to share first looks at many of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary sets over the past few days, but it seems LEGO has more in store for us. The company has already shown off five creations due out in March to celebrate the milestone for its most popular theme, but today is back to confirm that there are six special minifigures coming out for the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

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Segway launches new customizable Ninebot S2 self-balancing scooter for pre-sale

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Segway has launched its new Ninebot S2 Self-Balancing Scooter, following the lineup of CES 2024 announcements from earlier this month. Now available for pre-sale purchase, this second-generation model offers more personalization through the adjustable control bar height, with RGB wheel light and taillight customization, as well as a built-in Bluetooth speaker – and you’ll get all this for a price that falls $150 lower than its predecessor.

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Here’s a first look at LEGO’s new midi-scale Invisible Hand, Millennium Falcon, and Tantive IV

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Today, we’re getting another first look at three upcoming LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets. Continuing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars theme, the new LEGO Midi-Scale Invisible Hand will be debuting in March as set number 75377 alongside both the Millennium Falcon 75375 and Tantive IV 75376.

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Now is the time for a new gaming-focused ‘Apple TV Pro’ with the M4 chip
Millions of iOS apps were exposed to security breach found in CocoaPods
9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, more ‘vintage’ Apple products
Phil Schiller to join OpenAI board in ‘observer’ role following Apple’s ChatGPT deal
Your iPhone might not get these iOS 18 features, here’s why
Patent hints at Apple Vision Pro getting new head gestures in the future
Veteran Apple hardware engineer departs to join Rivian
The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18
Entire iPhone 16 lineup again said to feature A18 chips
Apple releases public beta 2 for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, and more

Tested: Anker’s new Qi2 MagSafe battery is the 15W power bank I’ve been dreaming of

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Anker is one of the first to the market with a Qi2 power bank, and I’ve been daily driving the new portable 15W MagSafe stand for the past few weeks. Complete with an iPhone 15-ready design and 6,600mAh battery, this new release fixes many of the issues that have plagued previous MagSafe-compatible power banks.

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First PlayStation State of Play showcase of 2024 streams this week: 40 mins. of upcoming games

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The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is scheduled for this week. After getting a lengthy gaming showcase from the folks over at Xbox with the first look at the new Indiana Jones game, it’s now PlayStation’s turn. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog today to announce the next State of Play showcase, and we are just about 48 hours away from showtime. Kicking off this Wednesday, Sony is now ready to get its gamers stoked for what’s to come with a look at over a dozen PS5 and PS VR2 titles. Head below for all of the details. 

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Pokémon and the Wand Company team up to release new die-cast mini Poké Ball replicas

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Update: You can now buy the mini Poké Ball directly from the official Pokémon Center website.

The Pokémon Company today is announcing a new collaboration with the folks over at The Wand Company. The two have already been releasing some of the best collectibles for Trainers with the authentic Poké Ball replicas, and now we’re getting a new series of mini Poké Ball to collect.

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LEGO reveals new 1,050-piece buildable R2-D2 set for Star Wars 25th anniversary

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Just how LEGO plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets is beginning to take shape, as today we have an official look at the new buildable LEGO R2-D2 coming out on March 1 with a special Darth Malak minifigure.

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Here’s a first look at LEGO’s new Tantive IV Boarding Diorama with Fives minifig

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Update: New, higher resolution photos are here!

Today, we’re getting a first look at one of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets from March. Slated to hit the scene later this year, we’ve known that the upcoming LEGO Tantive IV Boarding Diorama 75387 would include over 500 pieces for some time now. But now, we know exactly how it’ll stack up with a first look.

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Drone company DJI unveils new electric bike brand Amflow
Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge
The US just greenlit the offshore wind farm Trump vowed to kill
EV sales slump? No one told Blue Bird (BLDB), their stock is soaring!
More Cybertruck delays, GM and Hyundai break records, and a new electric classic
China is building a mammoth 8 GW solar farm
Hispano Suiza will do a hill climb and show off its new 1,114 hp Carmen Sagrera at Goodwood
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Moza SGP Sequential Shifter review: High quality at a reasonable price [Video]

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With the release of EA’s WRC rally game last year, more people might be dipping their toes into the wild world of driving very fast cars very fast down narrow dirt roads. One piece of hardware that can make the experience more immersive is a sequential shifter. It might be a bit of a one-trick-pony compared to some more expensive offerings from other brands, but the quality for $130 price tag, the Moza SGP Sequential Shifter seems to be a sweet spot for those looking for something specific. I’ve been slamming through the gears so be sure to hit the video below and see it in action. 

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Industry analyst says next-gen Nintendo Switch console with 8-inch LCD coming this year

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Well, we aren’t even a month into 2024 and we already have our second report on what could be the next-generation Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Pro, or whatever it might be called. After a CES 2024 press release mentioned the upcoming console by name, a fresh report from Bloomberg suggests Nintendo next Switch console is indeed coming this year with a new display. Head below for the details. 

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B&H has a custom LEGO set of its flagship NYC storefront that you can actually buy

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B&H is a cornerstone here in New York and in the world of consumer electronics. The retailer is now celebrating its 50th anniversary in a way that is simply too good not to share, releasing a custom LEGO model of the company’s flagship store in Midtown.

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mophie intros new lofted wireless charge pad with 15W of power and included wall adapter

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mophie has now introduced its new 2024 wireless charge pad. While brands are focused on the new Qi2 power standard, mophie has decided to update its lineup of charging gear with a simple and affordable new wireless power solution ready to deliver 15W of power to your new Samsung S24 or any other Qi-enabled gear. Now available for purchase directly from the ZAGG official site, you can learn more about the new 2024 mophie wireless charge pad below. 

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Sony set to bring Horizon Forbidden West Complete to PC in March with triple-monitor support, more

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The Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC very soon. In PlayStation’s continued effort to bring some of its big-time and once exclusive titles to PC, Sony has now announced that Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will land on battlestations everywhere come March. PlayStation has been spreading the love with PC gamers for a little while now, and next up will be the latest entry in Aloy’s future-past adventure alongside a host of extra goodies. All of the details are down below. 

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SpaceX has a nice first half of 2024 for launch, but still below its goal rate
This Week In Launch: Firefly back for its fifth flight
SpaceX’s stock price jumps to $112, $210 billion valuation
How many rockets has SpaceX launched in 2024?
Firefly has two new launch sites
Why Boeing Starliner is still docked to the ISS
What’s the future of Virgin Galactic?
SpaceX Falcon Heavy: What GOES Up, also GOES Down
Sierra Space steps aside for Vulcan Cert-2 mission as next rocket arrives at Cape
When is the next SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch?

Hands-on: Pokémon’s new Paldean Fates TCG set puts Shiny cards in the spotlight

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The latest Pokémon TCG expansion set launches tomorrow with Paldean Fates. Ahead of time, I was sent over a bundle of the new packs, which feature Shiny Pokémon for the first time in the Scarlet and Violet area of the card game alongside tons of fresh full art designs, new Paradox Pokémon, and more.

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Elevation Lab intros new AirTag safety pin mounts with launch deals starting from $10.50

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Update: The first deals on the new Elevation Lab AirTag safety pin mounts are now live. While the best value is available via on-page coupons on the 2- and 4-packs, the singles are now starting from just under $10 Prime shipped – the regularly $30 4-packs are now selling for $18.

Just after the release of its new magnetic waterproof solution, Elevation Lab is back with another AirTag mounting solution. Its new AirTag Pin Mount is now available for purchase with a notable launch discount on Amazon to provide a new way to affix Apple’s item trackers to well, the kids’ clothing (or other bags, backacks, purses, and more). Now starting from just under $10.50, you’ll find all of the details down below. 

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BIGBIG WON launches Rainbow 2 Pro wireless controller with multi-platform compatibility

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BIGBIG WON, a maker of gaming peripherals, has launched its new Rainbow 2 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller that features motion control, a hall-effect trigger, a 1000Hz polling rate, 12-bit Axis Resolution, remappable buttons, and RGB lighting. Now available for purchase, this controller is an affordable alternative to name-brand devices and comes compatible across several popular platforms, giving gamers far more freedom and flexibility than its single-connection competitors.

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SteelSeries debuts new Apex Pro Mini LE White x Gold gaming keyboard and custom COLOR kits

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Check out the new limited edition white and gold gaming keyboard from SteelSeries. The brand is a leader in PC gaming peripherals, for those unfamiliar, and is back at it again today with its latest special edition creation. After featuring is limited run Ghost Edition translucent gaming keyboard back in the fall, today SteelSeries is introducing its new Apex Pro Mini: Limited-Edition White x Gold keyboard. All of the details are waiting below. 

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Backbone just unveiled its new must-see golden translucent Death Stranding edition iPhone controller

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Following the announcement of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding landing on iPhone and Mac later this month, Backbone has now officially unveiled its new Backbone One Death Stranding Limited Edition Controller. The brand debuted the second-generation version of its popular USB-C iPhone 15/Android controller back in November (shortly before we went hands-on), but it has now teamed up with Kojima Productions to reveal its sweet new golden translucent special edition model. Check it out below. 

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Exynos W1000 chip detailed ahead of Galaxy Watch 7 launch
Google’s carbon emissions have jumped almost 50% in past 5 years
Google Messages removes no encryption icon from iPhone RCS chats
Google explains how to factory reset Pixel 6 without bricking, working on fix
Another Google Pixel 9 leak shows the display and bezels [Video]
Android game and app deals: Small Living World, Argo’s Choice, Underworld Office, more
Bizarre bug causes some Google Pixel phones to crash when using Spotify
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Nest Wifi Pro update seems to have caused various issues that have been ongoing for months
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Review: Satechi’s Stand and Hub is even more of a Mac mini and Mac Studio essential with new NVMe SSD slot

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Satechi’s Stand and Hub is easily one of my favorite Mac mini accessories ever, and now it’s getting an upgrade. Earlier this year at CES, the company refreshed the aluminum-clad stand to feature improved NVMe SSD support. I’ve been putting it to the test with my Mac Studio since, and am happy to report it’s even more of a must-have than before.

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New Casely Samsung Galaxy S24 cases with wild designs now exclusively 30% off from $24.50

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Casely’s new collection of Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra cases are now live. Featuring the brand’s usual penchant for wild designs, crazy patterns, and otherwise TikTok-worthy aesthetics, there are loads of new models now available for Samsung’s latest handsets. While you will find 15% off launch promo codes on the listing pages for all of them, you’ll want to head below for our exclusive code to knock 30% off your purchase instead. Hit the jump for all of the details. 

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Peak Design teams up with Nomad on new 100% recycled nylon canvas iPhone 15 case

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Peak Design – a brand focused on content-creators, camera accessories, and its range of smartphone add-on gear – is teaming up with the folks at Nomad to launch its new Rugged iPhone 15 case today. The brand, as far as the smartphone case scene is concerned, is perhaps best known for its fabric-wrapped Everyday case – a model we recently went hands-on with for review. But the new Peak Design x Nomad Rugged Case flips the script to some degree to provide a more robust solution designed in collaboration with the pros over at Nomad – a brand we are also quite fond of. Head below for a closer look at the new Peak Design x Nomad Rugged iPhone 15 Pro case. 

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ESR’s new 15W Qi2 car mount is the first of its kind to actually begin shipping [Deal]

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ESR today is launching its very first Qi2 accessory. While other brands opted to take to CES 2024 with news about their latest charging gear, ESR has held off to capture some of the spotlight for itself. Despite being later than its competition, the company can still claim to ship the first Qi2 car mount – which arrives with a launch discount to celebrate.

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CASETiFY debuts new Jujutsu Kaisen iPhone 15 cases, Prison Realm AirPods Pro case, more

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CASETiFY today is launching its latest anime collaboration. It’s a partnership I’ve personally been waiting on for ages, and now the company is finally delivering. Hot off the wrap up of its second season, Jujutsu Kaisen is joining the CASETiFY collection with a whole batch of new iPhone 15 cases, AirPods covers, and themed Apple accessories.

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Drone company DJI unveils new electric bike brand Amflow
Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge
The US just greenlit the offshore wind farm Trump vowed to kill
EV sales slump? No one told Blue Bird (BLDB), their stock is soaring!
More Cybertruck delays, GM and Hyundai break records, and a new electric classic
China is building a mammoth 8 GW solar farm
Hispano Suiza will do a hill climb and show off its new 1,114 hp Carmen Sagrera at Goodwood
Luxury at sea: First ride on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat from Maserati and Vita Power [Video]
Tesla starts pushing its third ‘one-time’ FSD transfer to boost Q3 demand
GM tops Q2 and first half EV sales records as Chevy Blazer, Equinox EVs roll out

Samsung just unveiled its new 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe SSD solutions starting from $125

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Today, Samsung is unveiling its newest internal SSD known as the 990 EVO. Before Samsung delivered its new transparent display tech and its upcoming smart TV lineup at CES 2024, the last major release from its storage business was with the pro-grade USB 3.2 2×2 T9 portable SSDs – here’s our hands-on review. But today the brand is turning its attention to the more modest internal SSD solutions with the unveil of its new 990 EVO solid-state drives. Head below for all of the details. 

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LEGO officially reveals new Micro Ninjago City as upcoming gift with purchase

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Today, we’re getting an official look at the upcoming LEGO Micro Ninjago City set. This gift with purchase should be launching before spring and arrives to give one of the most beloved creations in all of LEGO history some love as a miniature recreation.

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Rock out cable-free with Positive Grid’s new Spark LINK Go wireless guitar system

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Today, Positive Grid is ready to unleash the latest advancement to its smart guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker systems with the new Spark LINK Go wireless guitar system. Designed for ultra-low latency, the new Spark LINK is a wireless transmission system that allows players to connect their guitars wirelessly to any of the Spark smart guitar amps (or any other amp you might use). Seemingly a natural progression, this was one of the things that immediately came to mind for me when I was going hands-on with some of the Spark mini guitar amp systems previously, and now Positive Grid is ready to unleash a wireless guitar rig of its own. Head below for a closer look at the new Spark LINK wireless guitar system. 

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Nintendo officially unveils new all-pink Joy-Con to celebrate upcoming Princess Peach Showtime! release

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Update: The new Pastel Pink Joy-Con are now up for pre-order at Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy.

A new set of official pink Joy-Con are on the way. Nintendo has just taken to its official X (Twitter) account to reveal the next special edition Joy-Con release. Set to launch alongside the release of the Princess Peach game, a brand new set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will be available at select retailers in about two month’s time. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

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Review: I spent 2 months exclusively using Arc’s minimalist iPhone 15 Pro aluminum bumper case

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For the past two months, I have been using one of the most unconventional cases on the market for my iPhone 15 Pro. Well, if you can call all of the minimalism that is the Arc Pulse a case, that is. This aluminum bumper has been one of my favorite accessories for the past few iPhone generations, and now I am putting that adoration to the test with a long-term review.

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Exynos W1000 chip detailed ahead of Galaxy Watch 7 launch
Google’s carbon emissions have jumped almost 50% in past 5 years
Google Messages removes no encryption icon from iPhone RCS chats
Google explains how to factory reset Pixel 6 without bricking, working on fix
Another Google Pixel 9 leak shows the display and bezels [Video]
Android game and app deals: Small Living World, Argo’s Choice, Underworld Office, more
Bizarre bug causes some Google Pixel phones to crash when using Spotify
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Nest Wifi Pro update seems to have caused various issues that have been ongoing for months
Deals: Galaxy Watch 6 Classic $330, Galaxy S24 Ultra $200 off, official Samsung cases, speakers, more

LEGO launches first Insiders double points promo of 2024 with free Year of the Dragon set

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LEGO today is kicking off its first double Insiders Points promotion of the year. If you’ve been looking for a chance to score a little extra cash back on all of those new 2024 sets that just hit store shelves earlier in the month or have had your eye on something else, the first chance to score some extra cash back is here. Plus, a bonus freebie Year of the Dragon set!

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PNY RTX 4070 Super delivers better performance for the same price [Video]

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Nvidia is starting the year off with some new GPUs – the 4070 Super, 4070 Ti Super, and the 4080 Super. The first to be released is the 4070 Super, which is now available. The 4070 Ti Super comes out on January 24, and the 4080 Super will be released on January 31st. To start things off, we got our hands on the PNY 4070 Super Verto Overclocked card. How does it perform for the $599 price tag? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

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There’s one more 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars set coming out in October

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It seems the LEGO Star Wars team may have more than we originally reported to celebrate the theme’s 25th anniversary. There looks to be one more build from the celebratory lineup coming in 2024, which is set to release later this fall. 

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Journey debuts new 140W Blitz desktop charging station with metal stand at 20% off

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20% off From $24

The folks over at Journey have been on a roll over the last couple months with new releases, and it is now ready to debut its new desktop charger. We just recently featured its MagSafe wireless kickstand power bank, just after the release of its Find My accessories and its new TRIO ULTRA 15W MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging, but today we are focusing in on the new Blitz desktop charging station. Now available for purchase directly from the official site with a notable 20% launch deal, you can get a complete breakdown below. 

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Spigen debuts one of the first third-party Vision Pro carrying cases at half the price of Apple’s

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Apple Vision Pro officially went up for pre-order this morning, and now we’re starting to see the first third-party accessories announced for the spatial computer. A beloved brand here at 9to5Toys, Spigen, is one of the first to the cause with the reveal of its new Vision Pro carrying case.

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Now is the time for a new gaming-focused ‘Apple TV Pro’ with the M4 chip
Millions of iOS apps were exposed to security breach found in CocoaPods
9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, more ‘vintage’ Apple products
Phil Schiller to join OpenAI board in ‘observer’ role following Apple’s ChatGPT deal
Your iPhone might not get these iOS 18 features, here’s why
Patent hints at Apple Vision Pro getting new head gestures in the future
Veteran Apple hardware engineer departs to join Rivian
The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18
Entire iPhone 16 lineup again said to feature A18 chips
Apple releases public beta 2 for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, and more

Tested: Anker’s first 3-in-1 Qi2 charger packs 15W MagSafe into an ultra-compact design

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Buy now $110

Anker’s first wave of new Qi2 chargers have officially begun shipping after months of waiting. I’ve been trying out a few of them for the past few weeks, and out of everything, the new MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station has been my favorite. It’s the first from the company, and has won me over by shipping all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe, Apple Watch fast charging, and a compact build – all for $110.

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Today’s Xbox Developer Direct showcase ! Indiana Jones, Senua’s Saga, more

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Apps GamesNewsMicrosoft

Microsoft is just minutes away from hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year. Officially announced last week via Xbox Wire, the first 2024 Developer Direct broadcast of the year is set to feature an “inside look at some of the highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, presented by the game creators themselves.” Follow along with us down below. 

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L’Oréal’s new AirLight Pro isn’t your average hair dryer – it features infrared light and sustainable tech

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L’Oréal Groupe is already well known in the beauty industry for producing beloved hair, skin, and makeup products for consumers and professionals worldwide for over 110 years. In partnership with Zuvi, a startup company full of engineers and scientists, L’Oréal Groupe unveiled the AirLight Pro. The AirLight Pro uses a unique and award-winning infrared-light technology in combination with wind to create a visibly smoother and more hydrated result while also drying hair quicker and with less energy compared to other products on the market today. Keep reading to find out what we know so far.  

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