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The realm of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth is as widely expansive as was his imagination, and LEGO is expanding its dedicated theme of the popular fantasy series with an all-new brick-built set – and this one is coming in at a much more accessible price rate than the past builds, not to mention bringing along a highly-coveted (and formerly exclusive) minifigure. You can now find the LEGO 11373 Lord of the Rings Sauron’s Helmet opening for pre-order, giving fans their second Mordor-inspired display piece. Head below to learn more and browse the photos that we’ve collected for you.

In October, I got to experience the first-hand upgrades that came through Anker’s second-generation series kick-off with the C1000 Gen 2 Power Station. It’s still been serving me well in the time since, but there have been some last-minute emergency needs that wouldn’t have lasted as long without the latest C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station that I got my hands on. It comes as a bolstered version of its predecessor, shrunk down from legacy models’ sizes, same as the C1000 Gen 2 station, but with some added benefits not seen on the C1000 Gen 2. Read on below for my hands-on impressions of this all-new solar generator.

Here we go! Nintendo is set to host a Sunday edition Direct presentation this morning for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie and it’s set to go live very soon. 

Update 1/24: Pre-orders are now live at Amazon for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo right here, and the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition game. 

Alongside the new overview trailer for Nintendo’s adorable Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we are also getting some details on the actual game itself. We already knew the Switch 2 edition and an expansion were on the way this spring, but Nintendo has debuted a new trailer and announced the official release date alongside some special edition amiibo too. 

Nintendo officially revealed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as part of the 40th anniversary Mario Bros. celebration last year. After that, it served up the world premiere trailer, and it has now announced an official Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct! 

Update 2: Pre-orders are now live via Amazon on Nintendo’s new Talking Flower at $34.99.

Update: Nintendo has also announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is launching on on March 26 with new amiibo (Elephant Mario, Captain Toad and Talking Flower, Poplin and Prince Florian). Trailer below.

As part of the Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced an upcoming expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder that is set to release sometime this spring, but it is also releasing a physical collectible known as Talking Flower too. Today it launched an overview trailer for its adorable new Talking Flower, serving up some details on some of its (sort of) smart capabilities and a release date – pre-orders are set to go live today. 

The first Xbox Developer Direct event of 2026 goes live today. This will be our first Xbox dev showcase in quite some time and it all goes live down below starting at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. 

Fans of the brick-built Mushroom Kingdom world are already very familiar with the LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart set. It debuted last year shortly before the new Mario Kart World landed for Switch 2, and now LEGO appears to have just teased an upcoming Luigi Mario Kart set. 

Today we have the Aulumu C03 Snap Titanium Buckle Apple Watch Band on wrist. I have been eyeing some of the brand’s latest Apple Watch band releases and first up is the C03 – let’s see if this thing is worth the $60 price of entry. 

Update: The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds are now available for purchase at Amazon and directly from Sony.

Today Sony is unveiling its next-generation open buds known as the LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds. Sony was among the pioneers in the open earbud space and after getting a chance to test these buds out for myself over the last few days, it looks like it’s delivering some of the better options on the market with its latest LinkBuds. 

ASUS is kicking off its 2026 monitor lineup with the new ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W gaming display. It features a 27-inch Tandem OLED panel and a dual-mode setting that lets you switch resolutions for higher refresh rates when you want smoother gameplay. It also has a unique design that would give your battlestation a fresh look, and you can pre-order your unit to be among the first to grab it. It’s now available to pre-order at Newegg for $1,099.99 shipped, and the retailer’s Pre-Order Guarantee ensures you’ll pay the lowest price if it drops before launch. Head below for more details.

Donkey Kong has been back in the spotlight with a triumphant showing in the new 3D Bananza game, but last year Nintendo unleashed Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and it has now launched a FREE update for Switch and Switch 2. 

Players will soon be heading out on an interstellar expedition to uncover the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon hits store shelves in early March, but Sony has also now revealed a new limited edition Marathon DualSense Controller as well. Pre-orders are set to go live next week and you can get a closer look down below. 

Nomad introduced one of the nicest and most unique (before the budget brands started to drop cheap clones anyway) metal bracelet-style Apple Watch bands last year. It is known as the Stratos and today it is debuting  very special new color treatment. 

Anker unleashed its new Nano Charger with 45W max power, an onboard Smart Display, and 180-degree foldable plug at CES 2026 this year. It has been among the more popular releases around here thus far, and today is your last shot to land one with the launch deal down at $29.99. Head below for some of my hands-on thoughts. 

Update: LEGO has now officially revealed the new LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (77093) – pre-orders now live at $129.99 ahead of March 1 release date. Official images found below.

Back in November LEGO officially teased what could only have been a brand new The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time set. Not a whole lot was known back then, outside of what we could glean from the teaser video and the 2026 release date. But, right on the heels of the new SMART Brick Star Wars kits going up for sale, it appears images and details of the new set have now leaked online. 

Sony kicked off 2026 with fresh new DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 covers as part of its Hyperpop collection. There are three new colors in this collection – Rhythm Blue, Remix Green, and Techno Red – all of which feature a gradient effect that shifts from black to bright neon. The DualSense controllers in these new finishes are now up for grabs at Amazon, and you can pre-order them now for $84.99 shipped. This listing also falls under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, meaning you’ll be charged the lowest price if it falls to a lower price between now and the slated release date on March 12, 2026. Head below for more info and a closer look at this new gamepad.

Update 1/15: The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the free 3.0 content update for all players are available now

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99. 

Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch. 

CES 2026 is well underway now, and today we are getting our first official look at the new Satechi lineup. Among our favorite accessory makers out there, this year it is delivering an all-new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with triple 4K/144Hz monitor support, Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, and a 180W smart power supply. Those also joins its most advanced Thunderbolt 5 cable to date and the next-gen lineup of Slim EX keyboards and a new mouse. The best part, you can now score 20% pre-orders for all of it using code CES2026 at checkout on the official site.

Last year Spigen debuted a couple new Apple Watch bands that have remained a part of my rotation. One of which was the Alpine Loop-style model you can grab down at $20 Prime shipped right now, and the other was the sort of Trail Loop-style model. The latter is known as the Athlex and Spigen has debuted a few new colors you can score at $21.99 Prime shipped right now. 

SANDMARC – one of our favorite iPhoneography and content creator brands – is debuting its all new Active Mount System for iPhone creators. This robust and versatile magnetic solution is designed to help creators dial in the right shot and “unlock perspectives that traditional supports simply cannot reach.” We have also secured an exclusive pre-order/launch discount for readers using code 9TO510 at checkout. Hit the jump for more details. 

ExtreLife has a number of small Apple Find My-equipped accessories available on Amazon, but we just spotted a new one in the form of this sort of wrist lanyard-style keychain. The new ExtreLife Lanyard Find My Keychain comes in four different colorways and you can land one with some launch deals via Amazon at $25.49 or less. Details await below. 

There are a massive number of travel adapters and charging solutions out there, but Tessan is regularly found on best of lists and generally comes in at affordable prices too. Today the brand is officially announcing its new Ultra Thin Universal Travel Adapter PD 20W and delivering a deal on Amazon at $16.14 Prime shipped too. 

Update: The new Macintosh-inspired case features a nice like lanyard strap connection, and Spigen has now unleashed a new matching wrist strap to go along with it. Now available on its official Amazon storefront, it carries a $19.99 Prime shipped list price. 

Some 40+ year ago, Apple introduced the Macintosh, and today Spigen is celebrating with the release of its Macintosh-inspired iPhone 17 Pro/Max case. Complete with ’80s vibes and small details harkening back to Apple’s first Mac, the new Spigen LS MagFit iPhone 17 Pro case is now available for purchase at $39.99 via its official Amazon storefront. Details await below. 

Nintendo has had a busy week with the launch of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the Switch 2 GameCube library, the debut of the new My Mario toys and collectibles, and the new purple/light green Switch 2 Joy-Con, but it’s time for some deals. It has now officially launched the first new eShop sale of 2026 as the Supercharge event goes into to full force today with discounts on AAA third-parties, some wonderful indie games, and even some first-party Switch titles. Details await below. 

Just after pre-orders went live on the new LEGO SMART Brick sets, the very first official LEGO Pokémon sets have been revealed ahead of launch next month. LEGO officially teased the pocket monster collaboration for Trainers last year, and we are getting our first official look at the first sets. 

Update 1/12: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order over at Amazon.

Update 1/9: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order ahead of next month’s launch over at Amazon.

A new year has arrived and a new set of official Joy-Con for your Switch 2 have as well. This morning, in the official Nintendo Today! app, Nintendo has given us our first look at a set of new Switch 2 Joy-Con with the purple/light green treatment. 

Update: The new LEGO LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are now available for pre-order on Amazon: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter at $70, Red Five X-wing at $90, and the Throne Room Duel & A-Wing at $160

The new LEGO Smart Brick sets are now live for pre-order. LEGO unleashed its new Smart Play platform this year at CES 2026, and the first of the new multi-function SMART Brick sets are now live in the form of the three new Star Wars sets we featured previously. 

The next Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube release has been revealed! After dropping Wario World into its GameCube Nintendo Classics back in December, Nintendo is injecting the collection with one of the more highly-anticipated titles from the GameCube library – Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. 

The biggest electronics show in the game hit the strip in Vegas this week with the latest and greatest from the world of tech. We have already collected all the most compelling stories we featured this week in our master CES 2026 hub right here, but we wanted to touch down this afternoon before everything wraps up for another year to highlight some of our personal favorites reveals. From the new LEGO Smart Bricks to launch pricing on Anker brand new display-laded charger, desktop hologram enclosures, and robotic vacuums with legs to climb the stairs, check em’ all out below.

CES 2026 – the biggest tech event of the year is now in full swing on the strip in Las Vegas with a countless number of new product reveals and wild new concepts. From desktop hologram machines and the new smart LEGO bricks, chargers that turn your phone into an AI robot assistant, the latest e-bikes, solar-powered gazebos, smart goggles, and the latest in electric vehicle tech, CES knows no bounds. We have collected all of the wildest and most intriguing reveals from the show from across our network for your browsing pleasure below. 

CES 2026 is in full swing, and we’ve already seen a stunning array of new innovations across a multitude of technologies. Among the many companies revealing their latest upgrades, iGarden, a brand that prides itself on “artful living technology,” has unveiled quite a lineup of new additions, including a trust-centered AI ecosystem, as well as three new flagship products – a pool cleaning robot, an aquatic fitness trainer, and even a new series of robot lawn mowers. Outdoor living has been becoming the latest frontier for smart home integrations in recent years, and iGarden is aiming to position itself at the forefront of this frontier with these next-gen robotics.

Update 1/9: A pair of the new My Mario plushy toys are now available for order on Amazon at just $7.99 Prime shipped:

• My Mario Super Star $8
• My Mario Mushroom $8

Last summer Nintendo revealed a new set of Mario toys for the Japanese market under its new My Mario moniker, and it has now announced it is coming to the U.S.

It has been a bit of a sleepy start to the year for Nintendo so far, but now, just 8 days into 2026, it is ramping things up with the reveal of a new set of Joy-Con 2 as well as the official, overview trailer for the new Mario Tennis Fever. 

Xbox has announced when the next Developer Direct showcase will go live. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, it won’t be long before we get another official look at Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and more. 

As expected, Roborock has landed at CES 2026 with fleet of new robotic vacuum cleaners. But the model that’s real dominating headlines right now has to be the Saros Rover – the “world’s first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.” 

Coinciding and launching from CES 2026, Bluetti is now offering its brand new on-the-go charging solution alongside several bundle options and even exclusive savings for our readers. Things kick-off with the standalone Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 at $331.55 shipped, after using the exclusive code 9TO5TOYS5OFF  at checkout for an additional 5% savings. This all-new unit will fetch $599 after these initial discounts settle, with this not only being the first chance to save, but using our code scores you $17 more savings than you’d normally get. All-in-all, you’re looking at a combined $267 markdown that sets the bar for future discounts throughout the New Year – and don’t forget all the additional bundle options to also score power stations, solar panels, and more with it, which you can find below.

Power banks can, often times, feel a bit dime a dozen these days, and while that largely remains true despite some of the more flashy models from brands like Anker as of late, the new SolidSafe Air did catch our eye. Now on display at on the show floor at CES 2026, the company behind this new mobile power solutions claims it is the “world’s slimmest semi solid-state power bank.”

Segway is having a very busy morning at CES 2026, as the brand unveiled three new e-bikes (one of which is now open for purchase), while also introducing the world to four of its latest autonomous mowing series – two of which will be opening for pre-orders later this month. These new models have been designed to automate lawn care needs more easily without the need to rely on perimeter wires or antenna reference stations. Navimow has even partnered with RoboSense for select models in this new-generation fleet, integrating solid-state LiDAR tech into the mix, among other innovations. Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect from each of these new series of robots, as well as get upcoming pre-order information for two of them.

Razer is known for dishing out some crazy CES announcements, and this year is no exception. The brand rolled out a wide range of new offerings – some that you’ll eagerly want to add to your battlestations, and others that feel more impressive on paper than in real-world appeal. Arguably the most intriguing reveal is the physical, holographic version of Project AVA, the assistant it first teased last year. Yes, Razer is looking to bring Project AVA directly to your desk in a sci-fi–inspired enclosure, complete with an HD eye-tracking camera and a far-field microphone. Hit the jump for more details.

Mechanical keyboard fans will have no shortage of choices in 2026, as a lot of manufacturers have unveiled their latest models at this year’s CES. Keychron was among the few that showed off new keyboards, some of which are already up for grabs at Amazon. The brand has unleashed a bunch of new keyboards as part of its Q Ultra and V Ultra series, all of which have metal builds, up to 660 hours of battery life, and more. All the details are waiting for you below, so hit the jump to get them.

For years CES has had autonomous robot helpers on display, and 2026 is no different – check out the LG CLOiD bot. But we don’t often see devices that can transform your iPhone into a mini desktop AI bot like the Loona DeskMate claims to. 

Hot out of CES 2026, Segway has unveiled three new e-bikes alongside some new accessories ( specifically tailored for these models. With the success the brand has been having since last year’s reveal of the Xafari and Xyber e-bikes, it’s no surprise that the popular brand is further expanding its newest series of commuting solutions. Two of these new e-bikes are aiming to not only fill the broad accessibility space of its previous models, but also further integrate and improve Segway’s already impressive lineup of smart tech, while the third of these models comes as an even higher-end adrenaline rush for off-roading thrill seekers. Release dates are staggered, with one of the e-bikes already available for purchase, while the other two (and the accessories) are going to be released across spring and summer. Head below to get the full rundown on what to expect.

Eve is a well known smart home brand around here, with a rather extensive lineup of sensors, outdoor weather stations, light switches, plugs, and a whole lot more, most of which with updated Matter support. At CES 2026, the brand is introducing its very first indoor thermostat to expand its footprint in your home.

Alongside the teaser of its flip-style controller, 8BitDo has officially unveiled the new Ultimate 3E gamepad. This is an officially licensed wireless Xbox controller that builds on the company’s popular Ultimate 3-mode unit, adding a suite of features aimed squarely at serious, competitive players. While an exact launch date hasn’t been locked in yet, 8BitDo has confirmed the Ultimate 3E will arrive sometime in Q2 2026 with a price of $149.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Jackery is having a busy series of reveals at CES 2026, with most folks likely not surprised that the brand has launched its newest Explorer 1500 Ultra power station from the event, which brings along some significant upgrades for outdoor adventures. The brand is making even bigger waves, however, with the reveal of its new Solar Gazeebo that combines outdoor living with dual-purpose energy storage.

ShiftCam unveiled its “world’s smallest” Planck SSD around this time last year, and now the company is back with an upgraded magnetic version that adds a built-in display. The new Planck Studio model is set to hit the scene in March in 4TB and 8TB capacities, with pricing starting at $399. Beyond the headline specs, it packs several other noteworthy features – which you can learn about in detail below.

CES 2026 is now underway, and with it, we’re getting unveilings of various new tech that will be rolling out over the new year. Jackery is making waves with the unveiling of its new Explorer 1500 Ultra Portable Power Station, which is better designed to handle the various external elements that await you on outdoor adventures, complete with fully sealed output ports and bolstered structural integrity.