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Pad & Quill – maker of gorgeous handcrafted accessories – is introducing its new leather Apple Watch band today. The first new entry to its Apple Watch band lineup in over three years, the Pad & Quill Single Tour Leather Apple Watch Band brings the brand’s usual attention to detail alongside premium American hide and a vintage 1970’s-inspired design approach. Best of all, we have a nice promo code to drop the pre-order spend well below the asking price. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Today, AMD announced the availability of seven new processors based on the Zen 2 and Zen 3 architecture, headlined by the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with an updated 3D V-Cache Technology. Pricing starts at $99 for the Ryzen 3 4100 four-core eight-thread CPU and goes up to $449 for the eight-core 16-thread 5800X3D, hitting just about every price point in-between. What all do AMD’s latest CPUs have to offer in the wake of Intel’s 12th generation lineup? Let’s take a closer look.

The new CASETiFY Harry Potter iPhone collection is being revealed today. Inspired by the Wizarding World, CASETiFY is teaming up with Warner Bros. to deliver a collection of Harry Potter iPhone and Samsung Galaxy gear including leather Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin cases as well as AirPods covers, Apple Watch bands, the new beaded phone strap, and more. Head below for a closer look and details on when you can actually score some of it for yourself. 

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• Apple’s white Magic Keyboards fall to new Amazon lows starting at $239
• Tim Cook really wants you to try Apple’s AirPods Max with $100 discount to 2022 low
• DJI’s OM 4 SE 3-axis iPhone gimbal sees first discount to $99 (Save $20)

Today, Polk Audio is debuting its latest home theater upgrade with one of the brand’s most compact builds to date. Arriving with a design ideal for smaller setups, the new Polk MagniFi Mini AX sound bar doesn’t skimp out on premium features thanks to the inclusion of AirPlay 2 support, Dolby Atmos audio, and DTS:X surround sound certification.

As we work our way through the new LEGO Star Wars sets for March, today we’re taking a hands-on look at the new Dark Trooper Attack set. Entering as the latest creations based around The Mandalorian, the new build stacks up to over 165 pieces and delivers one of the more unique builds as of late from a galaxy far, far away. But does that mean it’s worth the $30 price tag? Let’s check it out.

Today, Apple is bringing iPhone 12 series devices to its Certified Refurbished Storefront for the first time. Arriving with as much as $180 in savings attached, various colorways and storage capacities are privy to the first-party savings with notable Apple-backed warranties in tow.

After millions of views on the teaser reveal trailer, Sony and developer Avalanche are finally ready to showcase gameplay for the upcoming Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy. We got a relatively quick look at the game during a PlayStation showcase back in September, but Sony took to its official blog today to announce an upcoming State of Play solely dedicated to Hogwarts Legacy. Head below for more details on this week’s presentation and the upcoming Harry Potter RPG. 

Originally announced last July at EA Play Live, Dead Space is a game that I’m quite excited for. It was one of the first story-based games I played many years ago and really had me hooked. While we didn’t have a launch window specified in the initial announcement, we now know that EA plans to release Dead Space sometime in early 2023. Alongside that, we got multiple in-game trailers to watch as we anticipate one of 2023’s largest releases. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what we can expect from the upcoming release of Dead Space.

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• Apple’s latest M1 Pro MacBook Pros return to Amazon lows at $200 off
• Save up to $299 on iPhone 12/mini with rare cert. refurb discounts to new lows, more
• Google’s latest Nest Hub 2nd Gen falls to best price of the year at $55 (Save 45%)

In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s new Studio Display sees a $115 launch discount, Amazon clears our iPad Air 4, Surface Duo 2 5G sees first price cut at $250 off, and much more…

Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest double VIP points promotion on its entire catalog of sets. As the very first chance to lock-in some extra credit this year, you’ll be able to score twice the points as usual on everything from just-released creations to those hard-to-find builds that you’ve had your eye on. Plus, you’ll even score a free limited-edition LEGO Jane Goodall kit on select orders, too. Head below for all the details on the new LEGO double points promotion and some of our top picks for getting the most out of the savings event.

Following up a string of successful Kickstarter campaigns, we’ve got our hands on the DockCase M.2 SSD enclosure that packs some impressive performance and functionality. With support for USB 3.2 Gen 2 and hardware protection for power loss, it’s a high-performing enclosure with some safety features for crucial data. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Casely is now taking is fun and wild designs to the MagSafe power bank product category. After debuting its latest iPhone 13 battery cases last month, the brand is debuting its new Power Pod – a MagSafe power bank that connects directly to the back of your iPhone 12 or 13 while also being able to charge all other Qi-compatible gear. Now available for shipping directly from Casely, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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• Apple’s all-new iPad Air 5 sees pre-order discounts at up to $60 off from $559
• Apple’s latest 13-inch M1 MacBook Air on sale for only second time this year at $100 off
• Nanoleaf’s Shapes Mini Triangles HomeKit starter set sees $40 discount down to $80

F-Zero for Switch Online is now available to subscribers. Nintendo announced the latest addition to its N64 Switch Online Expansion Pass earlier this week and gamers should see F-Zero available in their N64 library now. The classic futuristic racer comes by way of the pricier N64 tier some folks weren’t particularly happy about, but Nintendo has been regularly adding new titles like Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask and Banjo-Kazooie to help sweeten the value proposition. More details below on F-Zero for Switch Online. 

Today, Razer is introducing both updates to existing lineups as well as new product categories designed to take your streaming setup to the next level. The Razer Key Light Chroma is quite interesting, taking on Elgato’s Key Light and Key Light Air but adding Razer’s well-known RGB twist to it. For the Razer Audio Mixer, Razer is wanting to offer “combined audio control,” which looks to be on the level of Elgato’s Wave:XLR, but with more options. Then, we have the Razer Seiren BT, which connects to your smartphone or computer over Bluetooth to offer a solid mic for all around use. Want to learn more about any of these products specifically? Head below to find out which is perfect for your setup.

Update: The entire collection is now available for purchase!

Today, CASETiFY is launching what will surely be one of its most popular collections of branded iPhone cases yet. Marking the first iPhone 13 covers decked out in Pokémon icons from the brand, the new CASETiFY lineup arrives later this month with a wide range of styles alongside pixelated AirPods cases, Apple Watch bands, and more.

We just recently took a hands-on look at the 1/16 scale 1942 RepliCades from New Wave Toys, but now it’s time for the brand’s new mini arcade machines. Today out of Los Angeles, New Wave is announcing the latest additions to its growing lineup of collectible and very much playable mini arcade machines with the new Space Ace x RepliCade models and a special edition Dragon’s Lair cabinet. Now up for pre-order with special early discounts, head below for more details. 

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• Mario Day 2022 deals: Nintendo games, collectibles, LEGO kits, gear, and more
• Save $56 on Apple’s white Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro at new all-time low
• Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A8 tablets are now even more affordable from $180

Just after yesterday’s teaser, today we’re getting an official look at all of the new LEGO Super Mario sets for 2022. Celebrating the annual March 10 holiday known as Mario Day, seven new creations have been revealed ahead of their release later this summer.

Today, Satechi is expanding its stable of Apple accessories with the latest additions to its charging kit. Delivering a new and more compact 30W GaN USB-C charger than we’ve seen from the brand previously, there’s also a pair of new companion Satechi USB-C 4 cables joining the lineup, too. Now available for purchase with launch discounts attached, all of the details are down below.

Update 3/22: The FREE co-op and endless challenge mode Returnal DLC launches today and is available now after downloading the sizable 3.0 update. More details below.

Update: The new FREE demo for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is now live on PS4, PS5, and Xbox ahead of next week’s release. 

Sony is set to kick off the next State of Play showcase event right now with latest details on new PlayStation games. After taking to the official PlayStation Blog earlier this week, Sony is ready unleash the latest “reveals and eye-catching updates for PS5 and PS4 titles.” The show is set to clock in at around 20 minutes or so, and everything is going to kick off right now. Follow along with us on today’s State of Play showcase below for all of the latest new PlayStation games and more. 

This week, Cricut updated its EasyPress line with the introduction of the EasyPress 3. The new expanded lineup includes the two familiar sizes of the previous-generation EasyPress 2, but now expands it with Bluetooth connectivity as well as two new models that we’ve never seen before: the Hat Press and Autopress. These are bound to become a staple in DIY households with Cricut machines, so let’s take a look at the new EasyPress 3 lineup, including the Hat Press and Autopress the below.

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• Apple’s just-announced 5K Studio Display sees launch discount at up to $115 off
• Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros fall to new 2022 lows at up to $150 off
• Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 smartphone sees $100 discount with bundled $100 Amazon credit

The annual Mario Day festivities are now underway for 2022 and the LEGO Group is getting in on the action by showcasing the latest additions to its collection of Nintendo Kits. Joining the likes of Mario and Luigi, Peach is now getting the spotlight as an electronic figure alongside the upcoming LEGO Peach’s Castle.

Like many, my Destiny 2 enthusiasm has had ups and downs. I’ll usually hop in every other season or expansion and try it out for a bit before inevitably going back to spending my time in another game. I rarely even get close to max power. But with The Witch Queen, things might be different. Thanks to a refreshingly engaging campaign, a new weapon type, and new endgame content, Bungie has knocked it out of the park with its latest expansion. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Update: 8Bitdo has now introduced a new pink colorway of its latest Xbox controller. You’ll find the black and white models up for pre-order on Amazon and the pink option at $45 right here. The Amazon “Pre-order Price Guarantee” applies to all three, ensuring you get charged the lowest price between now and release no matter when you purchase it.

Today we are taking a look at the new 8Bitdo Xbox Controller. While we have seen 8Bitdo models that work nicely with Microsoft consoles, like the customizable Pro 2, this marks the first time the brand has specifically designed a gamepad with that traditional asymmetric Xbox look and feel. There are certainly more affordable wired options out there from brands like PowerA and the like, but some folks swear by the 8Bitdo gamepads and now there’s one specifically designed with Xbox diehards in mind. Now available for pre-order at Amazon, head below for a closer look at the new 8Bitdo Xbox Controller. 

Back in January, we finally got an official release date for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game, which was previously delayed multiple times. The game will release on April 5, which is under a month away at this point. However, we now know the characters which the DLC packs will contain, including Grogu (though not playable, sadly), young Han, Jyn Erso, Boba Fett, and many more. Curious what all characters will be available in the LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga DLC? Keep reading for a full list.

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• Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad was just released last fall and now starts at $309
• Anker rolls out Apple event sale with MagSafe chargers, Lightning cables, more from $13
• Samsung’s refurb Galaxy Tab S7/+ lineup now up to $380 off, plus more from $100

Today, The Pokémon Company is officially announcing the next chapter in its popular trading card game. Just after the launch of Brilliant Stars last month, we now know what awaits us come the summer with the official showcase of the new Astral Radiance expansion.

Entering as the largest LEGO Star Wars set of 2022 so far, the Boba Fett’s Throne Room kit just hit store shelves at the beginning of the month. As one of the year’s more anticipated creations since first being rumored last year, we’re finally taking a hands-on look at the new over 700-piece creation to see how it stacks up.

Late last year, Voxelab, a subsidiary of FlashForge, launched the Aquila S2 as an upgrade to its popular Aquila line of 3D printers. Offering numerous upgrades over the previous generation, the S2 model now offers a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend capable of reaching 300C, which is the headlining feature of the printer. So, without further ado, here’s our hands-on review of the Voxelab Aquila S2 3D printer, and our decision on whether this is the perfect place for a beginner to start, or if you should look elsewhere to begin a 3D printing journey.

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• Apple Watch Series 6 see cert. refurb discounts from $250 (Orig. $399+), more starting at $120
• Nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 13 series cases on sale from $37.50 at Amazon
• Microsoft’s new Surface Duo 2 5G folding smartphone now $250 off for very first time

Ahead of the highly-anticipated LEGO Star Wars summer wave, today we’re getting a first look into what to expect from the upcoming Republic Fighter Tank. Arriving as set number 75342, the new LEGO build will include four total minifigures with the 187 legion Clone Troopers making their brick-built debut.

Secretlab might be one of the most well-known names when it comes to the iconic high-backed style gaming chair. While I’ve tried some from Vertagear and AndaSeat in the past, the $549 Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is the first time I’ve considered using a so-called “gaming chair” as my main seat for all-day work and play. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Philips Hue is now expanding its lineup of home theater smart home lighting accessories with the new Gradient Tube. As just the latest addition to its stable of individually-addressable lights, the new Gradient Tube lamp sports a design made for resting on center consoles, shelves, and more. Now available for purchase, all of the details are down below.

Age of Empires IV is going through some major changes as we start 2022 with the game’s first update coming soon. Pivoting away from traditional seasons, like summer, spring, winter, and fall, the game is now moving to a season-based numbering release schedule, which means that updates will make sense for those in all corners of the globe now. Curious what updates Age of Empires IV Season One will bring? Keep reading for more.

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• Apple’s new AirPods 3 with Spatial Audio down to second-best price at $145 (Reg. $179)
• Amazon takes up to $150 off latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pros ahead of next week’s Apple event
• Apple’s new iPad mini 6 starts at $459 via Amazon with up to $50 in savings