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Xbox Game Pass continues to be the best value in console or desktop gaming, especially now that Sony launched a competing service that’s both more expensive and less feature-packed. Well, Game Pass is about to become an even better value as the rumored family plan is, in fact, real. While we don’t know exactly what it’ll cost or when it’s launching, we do know a few specifics about how it’ll work, so keep reading to find out more on the Xbox Game Pass Family Plan.

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• iPad mini 6 returns to Amazon low of $459 in several colors (Save $40)
• DJI’s all-new Mavic 3 quadcopter sees first standalone discount at $150 off
• Official Space Black Apple Watch Link Bracelet sees rare $125 discount at Amazon

Greenworks is kicking off spring by showcasing two all-new releases that arrive in its Ultra Pro 60V outdoor electric tool lineup. Most notably delivering one of the brand’s very first riding mower, there’s also a refreshed chainsaw joining the brand’s popular arsenal of gas- and oil-free tools. Both are available exclusively from Tractor Supply Co and are detailed below the jump.

April has officially arrived, and with it comes a selection of the latest LEGO kits. This time around there aren’t quite as many all-new creations, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some of the year’s most exciting builds. Most notably delivering the new 1,800-piece Back to the Future DeLorean, among other kits from the Star Wars universe, everything available now and dropping later in the month is detailed in our LEGO April 2022 buyers’ guide below.

On March 30, 2022, Dyson announced the Dyson Zone, an air-purifying headset with active noise cancellation. Specific details about the headphones have not been released, but they are expected to be available in fall 2022.

It’s World Backup Day and as per tradition here at 9to5Toys, we’re walking you through all of the best ways to get in on routine backups or improve your data storage regimen. If 2022 is finally the year you’re looking to finally set up a NAS, and it should be, we’re taking a look at what three different models from Synology bring to the table. Head below for all of our World Backup Day NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks.

Devialet’s Dione sound bar is the brand’s “acoustic engineering applied to home cinema.” It packs 5.1.2-channels of Dolby Atmos audio, and even features an integrated subwoofer for an all-in-one design. There’s also an orb in the middle of the sound bar that can be repositioned and rotated as needed, but does that make it worth $2,400? Let’s dive in and take a closer look.

After seeing a rare price drop on new condition OLED model Switch consoles this morning, Nintendo has now unveiled some NES and new SNES Switch Online games. Nintendo has been focused on adding value to its newer N64 and SEGA libraries as of late – we saw F-Zero X and some new Genesis titles this month after Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask launched in February – but it is now ready to bring some new classics to the entry level tier for the rest of us. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

After launching the GoPro HERO10 Black last fall, the action camera brand is back today with its latest accessory. Delivering its most capable add-on yet, the new GoPro Volta combines a folding tripod and handgrip with an external battery and remote for upgrading your mobile recording setup.

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• Massive storage deals now live for Backup Day from $14: microSD, portable SSDs, HDDs, more
• Save on Synology storage packages, QNAP NAS, and more for World Backup Day
• Don’t need the power of M1? Score Apple’s prev-gen. iPad Pros starting at $400 (Refurb)
• Moto razr 5G sees first discount of the year at $600 off, more in Android spring sale

I’ve been using the MobyFox watch bands for a couple weeks now, and they’ve been a fun addition to my wardrobe. These bands work with Apple Watch as well as most Android smart watches. 

With World Backup Day around the corner, we’re taking a look at one of the more unique ways to improve your storage setup. Designed with Apple setups in mind, SanDisk’s G-RAID 2 Desktop Drive arrives with plenty of novel features that start with onboard Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and carry over to user-replaceable hard drives. But do those premium features make the steep price tag worth it? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look.

Today, ROCCAT announced its latest Kone XP ergonomic PC gaming mouse with a slew of great features for your desk setup. Coming in with 15 programmable buttons that have 29 assignable functions, you’ll find that this mouse is quite customizable to suit the needs of many game genres. So, what all is the sub-$100 ROCCAT Kone XP capable of? Let’s take a closer look.

Today, Traeger – well known for its wood pellet combo grills – is introducing the “future of outdoor cooking” with its high-end redesigned Timberline grill. Packed with high-tech enhancements around every corner and innovations in several of Traeger’s existing feature set, the Timberline grills are a real sight to behold with a serious price tag to match. It includes a built-in 360-degree Wi-Fi antenna for smartphone control, integrated thermometers for the perfect cook, a proprietary cleaning system, and a full-color touchscreen display. Even if you aren’t ready to dish out the $3,500 or more it’ll take to roll one out on the patio later this season, you’ll want to take a closer look at these marvels of grilling technology anyway. Head below for more details on the new Traeger Timberline Grill. 

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• Pair your new green iPhone 13 with Apple’s Find My leather MagSafe wallet at $48
• Samsung Galaxy S21/+/Ultra refurb Android smartphones now up to $410 off, today only
• Anker’s latest sale discounts MagSafe chargers, Lightning cables, projectors, more from $13

Today the folks at ROLI are finally introducing the new Seaboard – the next generation of its brilliant expressive 5D touch music controller known as the Seaboard Rise 2. These kinds of instruments, limited as they are, can be a real treat to play and are subsequently quite expensive. The ROLI Seaboard Blocks device that released way back in 2017– a personal favorite of mine we had a chance to go hands-on with for review and something I still use to this day – brought all of this into a price range for the rest of us and has since become very hard to get your hands on at retail. And now, after what feels like an eternity, it’s finally time for ROLI to unveil the next generation Seaboard, unfortunately this one isn’t nearly as affordable. Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Seaboard Rise 2.

With a history of award-winning audio, V-Moda has recently been releasing limited-edition designs of some of their popular headphones. We got our hands on the brand new V-Moda Rolling Stones limited edition Crossfade 2 Wireless. Available in three different designs that channel the iconic rock group, do they stand up to the $280 price tag? Be sure to keep reading and hit the video below and find out. 

Today we are taking a look at the new Bellroy Key Case and Tool. The brand, known for its EDC and tech accessories like the antimicrobial Tech Kit gear organizer we reviewed previously and its iPhone 13 cases, is introducing its new leather key holder and pocket multi-tool today. Featuring much of the design sensibilities found in the rest of its extensive lineup of carry kit and tech accessories, it has sourced hardened steel and “warm” eco-tanned leather for its new Key Case and Tool pocket gear. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Starting today, anyone can order an Amazon Glow for $299.99. Announced in September 2021, the Glow device had been in an invite-only period before the full release. Now anyone can grab an Amazon Glow for their kids to play and chat with loved ones.

Marking for the latest additions to the Star Wars buildable helmet series, the LEGO Group dropped three new builds earlier in the month to recreate the likeness of iconic characters both new and old. Now after getting our hands on the sets and stacking up the nearly 2,000 combined bricks, we’re seeing which ones are worth your cash and which should just be passed over.

While most of the world is still struggling to get graphics cards at MSRP, NVIDIA saw fit to launch yet another high-tier GPU, this time nearing a $2,000 retail price. The Big Ferocious GPU, or BFGPU as NVIDIA has coined for the RTX 3090 Ti, delivers a whopping 24GB of GDDR6X memory that’s clocked at 21GB/s. It packs 10,752 CUDA cores, 78 RT-, 40 Shader-, and 320 Tensor-TFLOPs of power, and requires an 850W PSU to drive. While the 3090 Ti might be a powerhouse of a GPU, is it even necessary in today’s gaming lineup or should NVIDIA have devoted resources to making more of its affordable graphics cards? Let’s take a closer look at the NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti specs and how it stacks up down below.

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• Amazon clears out prev-gen. iPad Air 4 models starting at $470 (Save up to $149)
• Save up to $80 on Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen smart home bundles starting at $110
• Nanoleaf’s new modular Lines HomeKit lights see first discount to $180, more from $60

The Nintendo Switch game lineup was primed to have one of its most exciting years to date, but it looks like the Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel release date is going to slip. Having already dropped Pokémon Legends: Arceus and with the Gen 9 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet titles on the way, among others, 2022 was set to be massive year for Nintendo’s biggest franchises. And while it will still be quite a notable lineup, arguably the most anticipated title of all has now been confirmed for a 2023 release. Head below for more details. 

After rumors surfaced back in February of the new Sony Game Pass competitor, Sony has now unveiled the new PlayStation Plus. Taking to the official PlayStation Blog this morning, Sony has now confirmed much of what we saw last month with its new subscription service that essentially combines PS Plus with PS Now on-demand game streaming functionality. The new PlayStation Plus Game Pass competitor is set to launch in June 2022 with 700+ titles for subscribers. Head below for a closer look.

Today we are taking a closer look at PreSonus’ new affordable audio interface known as the AudioBox GO. After going hands-on with the brand’s new dynamic USB-C mic recently, we also had a chance to give the new AudioBox GO a run in the studio for a few weeks. Since it debuted last month as the recording brand’s entry-level recording I/O solution for your Mac, Windows and Chrome OS devices, as well as other Apple and Android gear (among other things), we thought it would be a good idea to give the inexpensive new audio interface a run for its money in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys entry. Head below for a closer look.

Today, Anycubic is revealing two new options into its arsenal of FDM 3D printers. Entering as an entirely new series of machines, the just-released Anycubic Kobra and Kobra Max arrive at two different price points with features to match. Now after going hands-on with them, we’re highlighting why inclusions like auto-leveling heated beds, touchscreen displays, and an integrated direct extruder make these some of the best options on the market.

Today, MAINGEAR announced that its VYBE, R1, and RUSH desktop lines would be getting a power boost with Intel’s latest special edition i9-12900KS processor. This CPU packs impressive speeds, with 16 cores (eight performance and eight efficient) and 24 threads, since the performance setup is hyper-threaded. What else does this premium processor bring to MAINGEAR’s table? Let’s take a closer look below.

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• Apple’s latest 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro sees first discounts in months at $199 off
• Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio sees first 2022 discount at $119 (Save $80)
• Google’s Nest Wifi packages double as Assistant speakers at lows from $129 (Up to $100 off)

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As Disney gears up to release the new animated Lightyear film in theaters this summer, the LEGO Group is ready to show off its tie-in kits to the flick. Delivering three builds from the upcoming release, there’s a series of exclusive minifigures to complement the exciting new builds.

Aftermarket Xbox controllers are a great way to augment your gaming experience. Last year we took a look at some of the best options out there for the new Series X and S, but now we have another addition to the line-up. The HexGaming Advance Controller starts with an authentic Xbox controller and then takes it to the next level with custom colors, back buttons, interchangeable thumbsticks, and custom trigger controls. Starting at $170, the Advance controller can be heavily customized into a one-of-a-kind device. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

On March 24, 2022, Thunderful Games and the LEGO Group announced the LEGO Bricktales video game that is being developed by Clockstone Studio. You will be able to build contraptions brick-by-brick in this physics-based game to solve puzzles and clear levels. LEGO Bricktales is designed to test your imagination and building skills.

Following its reveal back at CES 2022, the all-new Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor is nearing an official launch, Apple iMac vibes and all. Ahead of time, more details around the display have been revealed including pricing and the reveal of new color options.

Battlefield 2042 hasn’t been a fan-favorite for the community like EA and DICE were hoping for. While it had much promise, ultimately, it didn’t deliver what fans really wanted, and that was shown in sales numbers. Even with that, EA isn’t letting this keep them down as there’s a new Battlefield title being actively worked on right now, and EA is still backing the franchise for its hopefully triumphant return. What can we expect from the next Battlefield? Let’s take a look at all that we know so far.

Happy Kirby and the Forgotten Land launch day folks! It has been a long time coming for Kirby to truly get the 3D AAA treatment on Nintendo hardware, but the wait is finally over. Forgotten Land does all that and more with positive reviews on the pink hero’s latest adventure hitting all over the net. You can still score a copy of the game on sale via Amazon, not to mention the FREE demo if you’re still on the fence. Or you can go full price with some extra goodies at Walmart and GameStop. We are also seeing some of the regularly hard-to-get Kirby amiibo collectibles (that also work in Forgotten Land) in stock and have rounded up some of the best and most adorable collectibles to celebrate Kirby’s latest. Head below for a closer look and a mouthful of adorable Kirby trinkets. 

Just as the official TV show gets underway, Microsoft has teamed up with Wolverine on a new real-world pair of crossover Halo Master Chief boots. Wolverine – a brand known for its safety toe work boots and robust workwear – seems to be a perfect fit for a collaboration on the military-meets-construction Halo Master Chief footwear. Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries worked alongside the designers at Wolverine to come up with something truly inspired by the game and the results speak for themselves, but you’re going to have to get lucky scoring a pair of these limited collectible and very much wearable Halo Master Chief boots. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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• Save $50 on Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad 256GB at a new Amazon all-time low
• Logitech Crayon works with any of Apple’s latest iPads, now at $58.50 (Reg. $70)
• Theragun’s popular smart massage guns now up to $150 off in spring sale from $159

Today, the LEGO Group is revealing the first of its 90th anniversary celebration plans with a new Classic set. Drawing inspiration from the past themes that have made LEGO as popular as it is today, the new Classic 90 Years of Play set arrives with a number of miniature creations based on the likes of Bionic, Classic Space, Castle, Pirates, and even Fabuland.

This morning MSI announced a refresh for its Summit, Prestige, and Modern series of laptops. Along with a new Summit notebook and design refreshes, they feature the latest 12th-gen Intel processors with some running with Intel Iris Xe or NVIDIA graphics. This lineup refresh is designed to maximize productivity for everyone.

Just after seeing three all new Star Wars Dioramas debut today, we’re getting a first look at one of the more interesting LEGO sets due out this spring. Marking yet another new Clone Wars creation for 2022, the new LEGO Republic Fighter Tank will be arriving later in the year with three all-new 187th legion Clone Troopers.

After originally being revealed back at CES in January, Samsung’s new lineup of Frame 2022 TVs are finally available for pre-order. Arriving with all of the staples the series has rocked in the past like 4K HDR panels, AirPlay 2, and the unique picture frame mode, the refreshed models now pack improvements like an anti-reflective matte display finish and more. Now available for pre-order, all of the details are down below.

At GDC this year, AMD announced its FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 technology that would come to not just AMD GPUs, but also NVIDIA and even Xbox as it doesn’t require any special hardware to function. So how will FSR 2.0 work and what all will it bring to gaming in the future? Let’s take a closer look.