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Teenage Engineering just introduced its latest creation, a portable audio interface and mixer known as the TX-6. The brand is well known for its quirky boutique tech products, not unlike the fantastic Pocket Operator synthesizers, the powerful OP-Z music maker and video sequencer, and the modular PO-series synths we reviewed previously. But its latest creation takes the wonderful Teenage Engineering creation prowess to a battery-powered portable sound mixer that doubles as an audio interface with six inputs, iOS compatibility, and loads of interesting tricks up its sleeve. Head below for a closer look. 

After getting a first look at what to expect from the new UCS Landspeeder, the LEGO Group has now officially revealed the new creation. Clocking in as the latest Ultimate Collectors Series set, the new X-34 Landspeeder arrives with nearly 1,900 pieces and is the most detailed LEGO version of the vehicle to date. Launching on May 1, you can get all of the details below.

After getting a first look at the upcoming May the 4th promo from the LEGO Group, today a sneak peak of the Star Wars Day Ultimate Collector Series set has been revealed, too. Releasing on May 1, you can now get an early look at what to expect from this year’s first LEGO UCS build, Luke’s Landspeeder.

Star Wars Day is just under two weeks away and brands are already getting in on the action from a galaxy far, far away. A favorite around these parts at 9to5Toys, CASETiFY is offering a first look at its upcoming Star Wars case collection. Packed with accessories for the latest iPhone 13 series handsets to AirPods covers, MagSafe wallets, and more, you can get all of the details down below.

Satechi just launched its new Pro Hub Max earlier in the year, delivering one of the first USB-C adapters made for Apple’s latest M1 Pro MacBooks. Now after putting it to the test with one of the new Apple Silicon machines, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review reports on whether the Apple-friendly design is worth the cash.

Microsoft recently released the list of upcoming Game Pass titles, which includes several that we expected, but one that we weren’t quite prepared to see: Assassin’s Creed Origins. Why is AC Origins a surprise Game Pass inclusion? Well, it’s a Ubisoft title, and there aren’t many games from the famed company included with Game Pass… yet. In January, we saw that Ubisoft+ was making its way to Xbox and that Rainbow Six Siege would be a day-one title, but we’re now starting to see older games added to the service.

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• iPad Air 4 now up to $149 off following Amazon all-time low clearance sale from $470
• Apple Watch Series 6 styles drop to new lows from $220 in 1-day Woot refurb sale
• Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac now up to $150 off in multiple colorways via Amazon

The classic Sonic games are getting a fresh coat of paint as part of the upcoming Sonic Origins package. SEGA has now detailed its upcoming re-release bundle just in time for its mascot character’s 31st anniversary celebrations this summer (June 23, 2022). The package includes enhanced ports of Sonic The Hedgehog 1 and 2 as well as Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD – a title that initially released in 1993 on on the SEGA CD (among being ported to other platforms thereafter). Head below for a closer look at the enhancements coming to these classic Sonic games in the Origins bundle. 

May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day, is right around the corner, and today we’re getting a first look at what to expect from the celebrations on the LEGO front. Most notably, there will be an all-new LEGO Lars Homestead Kitchen (40531) set joined by a pair of other polybag freebie promotions launching to celebrate May the 4th.

Anicorn Watches has teamed up with Jeff Staple, founder of Staple Pigeon, to create Project Artemis. This project is centered around a new timepiece called Artemis Time, which is built on Anicorn’s signature watch model K452. Although pre-orders are closed, you should still take the time to admire the elegant and sleek design of Artemis Time.

In a strange turn of events for the video game industry these days, the next big Nintendo Switch RPG is getting its release moved up. After the announcement trailer hit back during the massive February Direct presentation, Nintendo announced the next adventure in the Monolithsoft-developed Xenoblade saga would be arriving in September 2022.  But according to an official tweet from the Nintendo Twitter account today, the game will now be arriving this summer with a special edition package coming via the Nintendo Store. Head below for more details and a look at today’s new launch trailer. 

Today, Twelve South is refreshing one of the more unique offerings in its lineup. Perfect for spring, two new styles of the SurfacePad folio case have arrived to coat your iPhone 13 series device in a signature Twelve South leather form-factor. 

Today, Wyze is introducing its latest smart home accessory with the Lock Bolt. Designed to completely replace your house’s deadbolt, the Wyze Lock Bolt has an integrated keypad and fingerprint scanner. You’ll find the keypad is backlit for night access, in-app history, scheduled locking/unlocking, and auto-lock as well. So, what makes the Wyze Lock Bolt different from the more expensive Wyze Lock? Let’s take a closer look.

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• Apple’s latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pros now down to best prices of the year from $700 (Save $199)
• Apple’s official iPhone 13/Pro/Max MagSafe Leather Cases drop to $42 each (Reg. $59)
• Eve’s new Room HomeKit air quality monitor with Thread sees first discount to $75 (25% off), more

Today, Logitech is launching the latest addition to its stable of ergonomic peripherials. Enter the new Logitech Lift, the brand’s most recent take on the vertical mouse form-factor. Featuring some compromises to deliver a more affordable price tag, the new release also comes in three different colors and is now available for purchase.

Back in September of last year rumors surfaced that Nintendo was readying some of its classic handheld games to appear on its current-generation console, and now new leaks seem to suggest a potential Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy service is still in the works. Last fall it looked as though Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles were headed to Nintendo’s Online service, but soon after that it announced the new Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis Expansion tier instead. And now, it appears the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles you were waiting for might still be on the way. More details are below. 

Earlier this year, we reported on nine of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets due out in the summer of 2022. Amongst those was the particular highlight of a potential AT-TE, and now that the wave’s launch is growing closer, new info has come out on what to expect. Including a new wave of 212th legion Clone Troopers, the upcoming LEGO AT-TE is also slated to include a refresh Commander Cody and more.

According to reports, Microsoft might be working on a program that allows for advertisements within free-to-play Xbox games, though they won’t disrupt gameplay or be obtrusive. While we’ve seen in-game advertisements in the past, Microsoft’s reported solution will be in the form of in-game billboards of racing titles, or as video games on a TV in the game’s world. However, as Microsoft won’t take a share of the revenue, reportedly, could the idea of additional money from ads entice more Xbox games to become free to play? Let’s take a closer look.

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• Apple’s new M1 Pro MacBook Pro comes within $1 of the Amazon low at $249 off
• Apple Watch Series 7 falls to new Amazon all-time lows starting at $313 (Save $86)
• DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo falls to new low of $479 following $120 discount, more

Square has unleashed a new Final Fantasy VII collectible in the form of Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword. Aligned much like it is on the iconic game’s title screen, this new Final Fantasy VII collectible alarm clock is designed to sit among your other Final Fantasy swag or on the nightstand and specifically takes the shape of Cloud’s main weapon from the more recent remake of the beloved Square Enix role-playing game. Head below for more details and a closer look at the launch video. 

Segway has just launched its Engine Speaker for the Ninebot lineup of electric scooters, go-karts, and more. As its name implies, it can produce up to five different engine noises as well as operate as a standard Bluetooth speaker.

Human Things – the company responsible for the Genki Covert – is unveiling its new mini Switch dock alternative. Much like its larger, slightly more powerful, and more expensive predecessor, the Genki Covert Dock Mini delivers a compact solution to “docking” your Switch and enabling its HDMI output to the big screen without having to lug around the larger, included first-party variant. While there have been some horror stories of products like this bricking Switch consoles in the past, Human Things has proven itself in this space with the original version and is now ready to unleash its miniature variant with the Genki Covert Dock Mini. Head below for more details. 

Moment makes some of the best gear to improve the photos and videos that can be shot on your iPhone, and its new MagSafe Mobile Filmmaker Cage might be one of the best yet. Pairing your iPhone 13 with a modular aluminum cage that can house everything from lights to tripods and more, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is putting the accessory to the test.

This week, PC Gaming Race, also known as Glorious, launched the Glorious Model I wired lightweight mouse. Designed with two customizable magnetic buttons, an ergonomic shape, and weighing only 69g, this could be the perfect mouse for your gaming setup. Head below for full details and how to order.

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• iPhone SE 3 sees pre-paid promotion with free AirPods 3 and $200 gift card ($808 value)
• Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe Kickstand Charger sees first discount to $51, more from $25
• Apple’s latest M1 Mac mini returns to Amazon all-time low of $570 following $129 discount

Earlier in the week, Anker held its Spring Power Conference in Japan, and now we’re getting a look at an assortment of new releases due out through the rest of the year. Ranging from its latest MagSafe power banks to Nebula projectors, chargers, and even some entirely new product categories like item finders, all of the details are down below.

Following our announcement coverage, we got to go hands on with the new TP-Link Deco XE75 Wi-Fi 6E mesh system. We’ve tried out a few Deco systems in the past, and the performance mixed with ease of use has always impressed me. Offering up to 5,400Mbps and covering up to 5,500 square feet, how did the latest from TP-Link work for me? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

First shown off at CES 2022 in January, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition will be launching on April 19. This product celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first ASUS laptop to go to space while running the latest gen hardware.

After raising Prime prices earlier in the year, Amazon shoppers may soon be having to pay even more to buy from the online retailer. Starting at the end of the month, a new surcharge to third-party sellers may mean the fee increases get passed onto buyers.

Today, Amazon is announcing that its Amazon Kids+ subscription service will be gaining tailor-made mobile games designed specifically for your children. At launch, there are two titles, but more will come to the service throughout the year. Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming Amazon Kids+ update.

Catalyst – a brand known for its protective gear for smartphones and tech devices – launched its new AirPods 3 case in Apple Stores across the globe today. The new Special Edition case for AirPods 3 brings the brand’s waterproof tech to Apple’s latest-generation earbuds in several new colorways, including the Apple Store-exclusive Funfetti design. After seeing the brand’s latest solution for Beats Studio Buds at the tail end of last year, it is now time to dive into its latest AirPods cover. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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• Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad now up to $50 off at Amazon starting at $309
• ecobee HomeKit SmartThermostats go on sale for spring starting at $149
• Apple Watch Series 6 Nike+ editions see rare discounts at $132 off (New lows)

Today, Twelve South is bringing its signature vintage leather-bound book aesthetics to Apple’s latest compact iPadOS device for the first time. The new BookBook case for iPad mini 6 arrives with the usual premium stylings we’ve come to expect from the brand in a new design fit for elevating the look of the miniature tablet.

Today, the LEGO Group is expanding its collection of Botanical Garden creations with a pair of new brick-built plants. Both now available for pre-order before launching next month, the new LEGO Succulents and Orchid join the lineup at the $49.99 price point. Head below for all of the other details.

Update: Following our initial report, more details have emerged on the upcoming LEGO UCS Razor Crest, including its part count, release date, and a first look at the build.

Amongst all of the LEGO Star Wars 2022 reports for the summer wave, there has been one set that fans have been waiting for. The most expensive LEGO creation from a galaxy far, far away of the year, the upcoming kit number 75331 has long been thought to be a Master Builder Series set. Now it is looking like we could be getting a second UCS set in the form of the Razor Crest.

A new AOC Porsche gaming monitor has surfaced. AOC is once again teaming up with the design department at Porsche for another high-end gaming monitor crossover project for the Agon Pro PD32M. The collaboration sees the two brands taking the Porsche aesthetic to the AOC Agon Pro 32-inch mini LED monitor with an almost industrial design approach, a few interesting accents to make it stand out from most gaming displays, and a high-end list of features on the spec sheet. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Late last year, StarTech launched its very first Thunderbolt 4 dock. Since then its lofty price tag has been met with some newfound competition. One thing those lower-cost options can’t quite match, though, is the features, which set StarTech’s Mac upgrade apart thanks to up to 8K display output, 96W power passthrough, and a three Thunderbolt 4 ports, amongst other I/O. Now we’re going hands-on to see how the premium package stacks up.

Today, Hello Games is introducing one of No Man’s Sky’s biggest updates to date with Outlaws. This DLC is free to everyone who owns the game already and includes quite a few changes, including outlaw space stations, smuggling, a new ship, and even the ability to own more ships. What else can you do in No Man’s Sky Outlaws? Let’s take a closer look.

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• Level Bolt and its invisible HomeKit smart lock features now down to $140 (New low, Reg. $200)
• Save $250 on Motorola’s Edge 20 smartphone with Wi-Fi 6E and 144Hz display at new low
• Philips Hue’s new medium lumen color smart LED bulb falls to $39 (Reg. $50)

Today, the LEGO Group is bringing one of the more popular in-store experiences to its official online storefront. Builders have long been able to go into a retail location and craft their very own brick-built character, and now LEGO is giving its Build a Minifigure service the online treatment by rolling out a new beta program.

Incase is likely best known for its MacBook hardshell case products and iPhone 13 cases – the company has been featured in our best-of roundup for years. The brand claims to have released “the first hardshell case for MacBook,” and back in late February it unleashed its latest protection solutions for Apple’s 14- and 16-inch MacBooks with a sort of hard-plastic-dot, grid-textured model and the new Woolenex treatment on display in this review. We have recently had a chance to give the latter a run for its money, and now it’s time to weigh in as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

TP-Link is now releasing its first Wi-Fi 6E-based mesh router system, the Deco XE75. While Wi-Fi 6E support slowly has been rolling out to devices, TP-Link is also providing a PCIe Triband Wi-Fi 6E Adapter to take full advantage of the Deco XE75.