While not brand new, the LucidSound LS50X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox and Windows is now $50 off. Featuring five EQ modes, Bluetooth, and impressive 20-hour battery life, there is a lot to like about this $200 headset. Be sure to hit the video below for a closer look.
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.
Heading into the weekend, Greekworks is kicking off its latest sale and discounting a selection of its popular electric mowers in the process. Taking 15% off a selection of ways to get the lawn in shape for spring, you’ll find high-end self-propelled models to go alongside more affordable ways to kick gas and oil to the curb. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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.
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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.”
It’s National Bike Month and now one of our favorite e-bike makers is rolling out the savings for the occasion. Right now, you can score $100 discounts on nearly all of the EVs in Rad Power Bikes’ stable. Including models perfect for commuting to and from the office as well as utility e-bikes and more, these are some of the best discounts to date. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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.
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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.
Spring weather means it is time to get out there and start making sure your yard is in shape. Today we’re tracking a notable discount on an electric tool to help the cause, with EGO’s Power+ Hedge Trimmer helping you make last year your last time relying on gas or oil. Now down to a new all-time low at $74 off, there hasn’t been a better time to switch over to this essential electric tool. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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.
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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.
Spring time is the perfect occasion to finally get in the EV game and today is seeing a notable discount on one of Gotrax’s latest. Its recently-refreshed folding e-bike is now down to an Amazon all-time low at $120 off, delivering a 50-mile range and more in the process. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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.
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Warner Bros. Games in Montreal has been hard at work on the new Gotham Knights title for years before its official unveil back in 2022. But today it has unleashed a lengthy 13-minute gameplay demo of the spin-off Dark Knight open world action experience, detailing Nightwing and Red Hood combat and traversal mechanics. While it has been much easier to get your hands on current-generation hardware as of late (at least on the Xbox side of things), today’s new Gotham Knights trailer also comes with some not so good news for players still hunkering down with a PS4 or Xbox One. Head below for a closer look and more details.
The new ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 autonomous robotic cleaning solutions deliver some of the brand’s most intelligent and high-tech cleaning experiences to your home. Today we are focused on the recently-released DEEBOT X1 OMNI robot vacuum combo with its new voice control system, a serious 5,000Pa suction power rating, Auto-Hot Air Drying, and OZMO 2.0 auto-mopping. It also packs in advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance tech as well as the quite elegant-looking OMNI multifunction dock that washes, dries, and refills the mop setup for “weeks of hassle-free cleaning.” Head below for a closer look and one of the very first price drops on the new ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI robot vacuum and mop.
ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI $1399 (Reg $1549) with code TOYS1399.
If you’ve been cleaning up the yard for spring and are ready to finally transition yet another tool away from gas and oil, there’s never been a better time to bring Greenworks’ electric chainsaw into your kit. Dropping to an all-time low to go alongside the season change, this 10-inch model is down to $75 at Amazon. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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.
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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.
The “F1.4 Mirrorless Trio” from SIGMA is now available in the FUJIFILM X Mount system after being announced back in February. Another mirrorless lens that is currently available in the Sony E-Mount and L-Mount systems will get a FUJIFILM X release, expected in December 2022.
Bellroy, known for its iPhone 13 cases, EDC organizers, and MacBook sleeves, is unleashing its new plant-based leather wallet. A refined version of its previous-generation pocket carrier, the new Slim Sleeve plant-based leather wallet is now available in limited quantities featuring a custom-developed leather alternative “with 100% natural inputs” and a series of convenient design elements to make the wallet experience as seamless as possible. Delivering a form-factor aimed at folks that require more capacity than those compact card carriers out there, be sure to head below for a closer look at Bellroy’s new plant-based leather Slim Sleeve wallet.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is hitting theaters today, and we’re diving in to take a hands-on look at what LEGO’s tie-in set has to offer. Including three exciting minifigures, the new Gargantos Showdown set delivers Strange alongside exclusive new Wong and America Chavez releases.
Now that you’re likely getting outside and working on the yard, you might have realized it’s time to finally replace that aging gas-powered or plug-in string trimmer. While the plug-in string trimmer is a great option for lower-cost setups, gas-powered models aren’t good for the environment at all due to burning gas and oil. Today, Kobalt’s 40V string trimmer is battery-powered, cord-free, and uses no gas or oil for $99 or less at Lowe’s. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Last month, Cricut expanded its EasyPress lineup of heat presses with the EasyPress 3, Hat Press, and Autopress. I’ve spent the past few weeks with the EasyPress 3 and Hat Press, using them to make various projects ranging from custom coasters to hats, T-shirts, and more. There are several improvements for the EasyPress 3 and Hat Press, all of which come from a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone or tablet. Sound intriguing? Keep reading for our full review of the Cricut EasyPress 3 and Hat Press.
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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.