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Today, Newegg announced its Black November plans with rotating sales throughout the month as well as extended holiday return windows. Due to the supply constraints in various industries, the online retailer wants to give its customers the best possible chance to save this year and is offering numerous features to shoppers, including multiple sales to take part in as well as a Black Friday Price Protection program, which we detailed last week. So, what does Newegg have in store for Black Friday this year? Let’s take a closer look.

Govee has been firing on all cylinders over the last several months with a new space heater, RGB floor lamp, wall sconces, and more. Well, it’s clearly not finished yet as it has now unleashed the new Govee Smart Air Purifier. It can be controlled using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it operable even when you aren’t connected to a network. When you don’t have the Govee Home app at your fingertips, the new Govee Smart Air Purifier can also be tweaked using Alexa, Google Assistant, and even IFTTT. Continue reading to learn more.

November is officially here, and so is a new round of books for you to dive into. Whether you’re looking to turn the pages quickly with a thriller or get lost in a romance novel, we’ve got a book for you. All of the novels mentioned below would also make a great holiday gift idea. So be sure to head below the jump to find all of our top picks in the November Reading List. You will want to check out the Amazon Fashion Holiday Gift Guide that’s live with top brands including Carhartt, adidas, and more.

We’re officially into the holiday shoping season now that November is underway, and the first slew of Black Friday 2021 ads have arrived. One of the first retailers to detail its plans is Costco, which has kicked off a series of rotating sales leading up to the big day at the end of the month. We have the full details on Costco’s 2021 Black Friday ad down below.

November is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated drops for LEGO sets, and now a whole new collection have hit store shelves. Headlined by three massive new direct to consumer sets, this month is delivering some of the largest builds to date with the Titanic, McCallister House, and Batman Tumbler being joined by some other builds. Head below for all of the new sets released in November.

Halloween is here and the LEGO Group is celebrating the spooky holiday by launching an all-new collection of fitting sets. Announced ahead of dropping in 2022, the new Luigi’s Mansion expansion wave arrives with three LEGO sets inspired by the game.

October is coming to a close and as per usual we’re taking a look at three of our favorite LEGO Ideas creations. This month has three unique LEGO models in store ranging from some signature Roman architecture with an ancient temple to an icon from medieval times and more. So what are you waiting for! Head below for a closer look at all of the best LEGO Ideas in October.

Glorious has completed their lineup of mice with wired and wireless versions of their four designs. We’re taking a look at the Model O- Wireless today, but they’ve also opened up pre-orders for the Model D- Wireless. Be sure to hit the video below to check out all of the details of this tiny wireless gaming mouse. 

Marshall finally launched its first pair of earbuds with active noise cancellation, and we’re taking a hands-on look to see how the new Motif ANC stack up. That’s alongside the more affordable Minor III earbuds, which provide a cost-effective alternative. With stylish design in tow on either pair, which one is more worth your cash? Head below for all of our thoughts.

Following the launch of several USB-C charging accessories one month ago, Belkin has announced a new docking station that’s made specifically with Chromebooks in mind. The new Belkin 14-Port USB-C Docking Station turns a single USB-C port into 13 various connection types. Even better, it supports up to two 4K monitors at 60Hz and three 1080p displays at 60Hz using various HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. Other I/O includes dual USB-C, five USB-A, Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio port. Continue reading to learn more.

Amazon recently released its full list of holiday gift guides, and we’ve been working through them to give you an overview and the best information from them in one spot. You’ll find curated sections dedicated to tech, PRODUCT(RED), and more from Amazon already live with deals on both physical and digital gear. So if you’re ready to check out what all Amazon has in-store for this holiday season, head below for our highlights of the company’s Launchpad gift guide.

Amazon is diving head first into the holiday shopping season this week with the launch of its annual gift guides, and today we’re combing through the highlights in its (RED) guide. Ranging from accessories for the latest Apple gadgets to workout gear from Theragun, you can score plenty of slick red colorways of popular gear while knowing you’re helping a good cause along the way.

The Amazon Beauty Gift Guide for 2021 is live with an array of makeup, fragrances, hair care products, and much more that are great for holiday gifting. This guide also has the best top brands in the market and array of budget-friendly price points as well. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from the Amazon Holiday Beauty Gift Guide.

Today we are taking a look at the new gaming controller-style elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case. The folks over at elago are no strangers to gaming, and pop culture-inspired tech accessories have already dropped Game Boy designs and these retro-style AirPods 3 cases. The new elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case continues that trend in the form of an old-school SNES controller-like design reminiscent of the multi-color Japanese and European editions of Nintendo’s iconic home console. Head below for more details on the new elago W5 AirTag Keychain Case and a solid launch discount. 

Twelve South’s new PowerPic mod launched earlier this month with a unique focus – to merge a Qi charger with a picture frame into a piece of home decor. With that stylish acrylic design comes a more premium price tag, so is it worth picking up for you or a family member? That’s what our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review seeks to answer.

Given the collectible nature of board games, trading cards, and the like, it’s no wonder game mats exist. They provide a simple way to enjoy games while reducing the chance of potential damage to cards and more. While simplistic options exist, a batch of colorful new Gamegenic Marvel Champions Game Mats will arguably make it much more difficult to go that route. There are eight mats in total, each of which is officially licensed character artwork ranging from Thor to Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and several others. Continue reading to learn more.

While Black Friday is still about a month away, companies are already starting to release both sales and guarantees. One such promise comes from Newegg with its Black Friday Price Protection program, where the online retailer says that if you purchase an eligible product now through November 21 and the price goes lower on or before November 30, they’ll automatically refund the difference. There’s got to be some sort of a catch, right? Well, not really, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

As the holidays creep closer, top brands are debuting their gift guides. One you will definitely want to take a look at is the adidas Holiday Gift Guide. The guide also features price points with options under $50, $100, and $150. Plus, Creator Club Members receive complimentary delivery (not a member? It’s free to sign up). Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from this gift guide.

Six years after first releasing its extremely low-cost Raspberry Pi Zero, the Foundation is now out with an even more capable device. Stepping up from the $5 price tag of old, you can get all of the details on whether the new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is worth its $15 price tag down below.

It’s now time for another PlayStation State of Play presentation. Today’s broadcast is expected to run just shy of 30 minutes or so and feature upcoming titles for both PlayStation 4 and Sony’s flagship PS5 console. “Tune in for updates on existing games, as well as a few reveals from our partners around the world. See you then!” Everything kicks off right now, and you can follow along with today’s PlayStation State of Play presentation below. 

After announcing 11th Generation processors earlier this year, Intel is back again with its 12th Generation Core lineup featuring all-new technology. Packing up to 5.2GHz speeds, Intel is changing how it makes processors all around this time. You’ll find that each processor has both performance and efficiency cores, similar to Apple’s M1 processor. The flagship i9-12900K has 16 cores (eight performance and eight efficient) with 24 total threads. That’s not all, as PCIe 5.0 is being introduced alongside DDR5. Does Intel’s Alder Lake lineup sound interesting? Keep reading to find out more.

Earlier today, Amazon unveiled several new styles of Echo Frames. The releases include Quartz Gray and Pacific Blue, but there are also a couple of new Modern Tortoise variants as well. Each of the new designs come in the form of sunglasses or with lenses that filter blue light. They can also be purchased with clear lenses that allow you to benefit from having Alexa, even if you don’t usually wear glasses. As with styles that preceded today’s launch, clear lenses can easily be popped out and replaced with a prescription. New and existing Echo Frames users will also benefit from features packed into a free software update. Continue reading to learn more.

After seeing Amazon detail its full list of holiday gift guides this morning, we’re now diving in to see what the retailer has in-store. Amongst the rest of its curated shopping recommendations, its selection of tech and other electronics are sure to be some of the hottest items on both virtual and physical shelves. Head below for all of the highlights from Amazon’s tech gift guide.

After seeing its print Toy Book begin shipping out earlier this week, Amazon is today rolling out a collection of its annual holiday gift guides for 2021. From the latest Apple gear to must-have toys, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, and more, you’ll find a breakdown of what’s on tap this year below.

DJI is rethinking the action camera with the brand new DJI Action 2. Featuring a magnetic modular design, the camera works well on its own, but can be quickly augmented with a variety of modules and attachments. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details of DJI’s latest action cam.

While not as well-known as peripheral giants like Razer and SteelSeries, Pwnage is growing its lineup of offerings with some very unique features with the Symm 2 and Wireless Symm 2. While spec-wise, these mice line up nicely with the competition from Glorious and Razer, the customizability of the Pwnage Symm 2 is what sets it apart. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.  

Just like how every other industry is facing shortages, so too has LEGO been facing empty store shelves on both the physical and virtual fronts. Today several of the harder to come by creations have just been restocked, some of which are for the first time in months. Including the latest from Star Wars and Harry Potter to kits about to retire, you can head below for a few of the sets that are once again up for sale.

With hundreds or perhaps even thousands of pocket knives and multi-tools to choose from these days, it can often feel like just about every style, and feature has been tried before. That’s until we see offerings like Kershaw Downforce or the new Gerber Lockdown Drive and Pry units come to market.

Unique designs and functionality make these stand out in a crowded market and certainly grab our attention. Looks are not the only differentiating factor of either Gerber Lockdown multi-tool, with Pry wielding an exchangeable #11 blade and Drive also functioning as a Philips screwdriver. Continue reading to learn more.

Horizon Forbidden West is still on the way for a February 18 launch, so it’s time for another look as to what to expect in this long-awaited sequel. Based around the open world of Horizon Zero Dawn, this sequel is a continuation of Aloy’s adventure and is built on the same principles of freedom, with some areas being further expanded, as we’ll see today. The latest PlayStation blog took a deep dive into Aloy’s new abilities, so if you want to learn what makes Forbidden West different from Zero Dawn, then head below the fold where we unpack all that’s changed.

Today, Arcade1Up is debuting a first-of-its-kind arcade cabinet with a new release right out of the 1990s. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the upcoming Terminator 2 cabinet from Arcade1Up arrives as the first two-player shooter from the brand, complete with unique force feedback controls and more.

After seeing some new 20th anniversary gear from Microsoft previously with the special edition headset and controller, the Duke is set to make its triumphant return. The original Xbox controller is, in some circles, known as the Duke, mostly due to its gigantic form factor, and third-party accessory maker Hyperkin is ready to bring it back once again for Xbox’s 20th anniversary. Set for release just ahead of holiday 2021, Hyperkin is issuing three new designs on its Duke Wired Controller for Xbox Series X/S, and everything is now up for pre-order. 

Today, Kingston launched its KC3000 SSD. Reaching speeds of 7,000MB/s, this PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 drive is a compelling solution for anyone who needs the highest possible speeds in their next computer.

Earlier this summer, ANYCUBIC launched its new Vyper 3D printer with a series of features that seek to lower the barrier of entry to getting in on the hobby. Headlined by an auto-leveling bed that takes the tedium out of zeroing in a calibrated printer, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is putting the new release to the test.

Today, Apex Legends announced its first new map since Season 7 in November of last year. Storm Point, the latest map coming in Season 11 Escape, introduces a number of new gameplay elements and other factors that will change how you play Apex Legends. It’s the biggest map to date, around 15% larger than World’s Edge, and is based on the planet Gaea, which houses a long-forgotten IMC research base. The map features a diverse set of locations, including tropical islands, giant mountain slides, and more. This has me the most excited I’ve been about Apex Legends in a while, so let’s dive in.

Early last year, NERF and 343 Industries teamed up to deliver several Halo-inspired blasters. Fast-forward to today, and Needler MicroShot, MA40, and SPNKr MicroShot have been up for grabs at one time or another. Many will agree that the single-shot Needler MicroShot is sort of a letdown, but thankfully, a new NERF LMTD Halo Needler is on the way, and it will be a significant upgrade. With it, owners can “unleash 10 darts in a row,” and the needles on top will “light up when you grip the handle.” Continue reading to learn more.

Today, LEGO Harry Potter fans can now score the latest gift with purchase to expand their brick-built Hogwarts layouts. Including two Minifigures, the new LEGO Gryffindor Dorms arrives as a limited-edition creation. Head below for a closer look at the new set and to learn how it can be added to your collection for free.

Carhartt has a new brand campaign that’s made for the working person called Fit for the Next Frontier”. The campaign showcases how the Carhartt pieces are made for warmth, movement, and comfort. Inside you will find overalls, sweatshirts, jackets, and accessories that are built for work. Check out below the jump to find all of our top picks.

After a less-than-stellar first impression, Microsoft has now unleashed the new Halo Infinite campaign overview trailer and things are looking much better. The initial gameplay reveal for the most anticipated Xbox Series X game didn’t go over well with fans last summer, with some rough visuals and a lackluster presentation overall, but it appears 343 Industries has made leaps and bounds on the Halo Infinite campaign since then. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s new 6-minute trailer. 

Today, Anker is expanding its stable of iPhone 13 accessories with a new collection of MagSafe gear. Entering under the new MagGo umbrella, the Anker lineup arrives with six different ways to top off one of Apple’s latest smartphones, both at-home and on-the-go.

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is scheduled to launch starting today with access to the new Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis game libraries. Nintendo Switch Online is getting a big-time upgrade today with the launch of Nintendo’s new premium-tier Switch Online membership that includes everything in the standard subscription alongside the new Switch Online N64 and Genesis titles as well as the just-announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC expansion. Head below for more details on when and where to access the new Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

Amazon is now getting in on the holiday shopping insight by launching its annual Toy Book for 2021. This year’s is delivering a physical print flier packed with all of its curated recommendations to go alongside an online shopping experience, which you can get all of the details on down below.

Pre-built gaming rigs have a bit of a bad rap from the community, but for a first-time gamer like myself, paying a premium to get a ready-to-go machine seemed like a compelling trade-off. But after going hands-on with the machine would I recommend the pre-built experience? That’s what our latest Tested with 9to5Toys seeks to answer.

Razer recently announced a slew of new products including its long-awaited Zephyr Smart Mask, the Enki gaming chair, Kraken V3 headsets, an all-new colorway for the Razer Book, and even some PC components. Whether you’re wanting to mask up and head out or relax in comfort at your desk, the latest Razer gear has you covered. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Razer’s latest releases.

Today, Anker is expanding its stable of iPhone 13 accessories with a new version of its popular PowerWave Magnetic Stand. Delivering a refreshed 3-in-1 form factor, the new Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand arrives with the ability to top off everything from your iPhone to AirPods and Apple Watch.

I know it seems to be a bit early for Holiday Gift Guides, but with shipping delays this year, everyone is shopping early. That’s why Ralph Lauren just debuted its Holiday Gift Guide with classic pieces your family and loved ones are sure to enjoy. Ralph Lauren also offers gifts at almost any price point starting under $50. Plus, there’s free delivery on all orders. Be sure to find all of our top picks from the Ralph Lauren Holiday Gift Guide below.