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Love it or hate it, Fortnite is still a very popular game. Unsurprisingly, this means that Epic has been working to support both Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. Today it was announced that the next-generation Fortnite update will be available on launch day of each console. Even better, there are many new features that will take advantage of the Microsoft and Sony’s leveled-up hardware. Continue reading to learn more.

Grovemade is continuing to roll out its new lineup of Apple gear accessories with the Wood MagSafe Dock. This year’s wood and wool-themed collection started with the brand’s matching iPad stand just before we saw the Wood MacBook Dock and is completed by the new Wood MagSafe Dock for iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. Hit the jump for more details and an early launch discount. 

OWC is out with its latest, and by far, most compact portable storage solution to date. Its new Envoy Pro Elektron Solid-State Drive lineup leaves the gate with a miniature form-factor that’s backed by an IP67 waterproof rating, 1,011MB/s transfer speeds, and aluminum housing. Head below for all of the details on the OWC Elektron SSD, which are now available for purchase.

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November has officially kicked off and we now have the 2020 Lenovo Black Friday ad. While the majority of the most popular retailers, including Best Buy, Walmart, and others have already shown their hands for this year’s biggest shopping event, we now have a much better idea of what to expect from Lenovo’s online deals. PC laptops, Bose speakers and headphones, Lenovo Smart Frame and smart home gear, Xbox Series S/X, and more are all on tap this year. Head below for a closer look. 

This morning the Raspberry Pi foundation introduced its latest all-in-one microcomputer creation. The new Raspberry Pi 400 arrives as a $70 desktop PC that delivers everything in one compact package and departing from the brand’s previous DIY offerings that required additional add-ons to build out a complete system. The Raspberry Pi 400 can be used in conjunction with an external monitor of your choice as the all-in-one design arrives with everything else in tow. After the Raspberry Pi 4 was introduced earlier this year, the team began working on bringing that technology to today’s announcement. Head below for full details on the latest Raspberry Pi creation.

Following the release of the popular updated QuadCast S, the new HyperX SoloCast aims at taking some of those same features while making it even simpler and more affordable. Instead of any RGB lighting, the SoloCast features a single cardioid pick-up pattern, super compact design, and is equipped with a tap-to-mute area on top of the mic. Coming in at $59.99, it’s less than half the cost of the QuadCast S. So how does it sound? Head below to watch the video and find out for yourself. 

Black Friday 2020 prep rolls on as JCPenney becomes the latest retailer to unveil its ad and Thanksgiving week shopping plans. This year’s event will take place over a 4-day period, however, there will also be rotating sales throughout the month of November, as well. JCPenney will be utilizing its heavy coupon-focused shopping experience throughout the holidays, with extra discounts for those willing to clip ads and sign-up for various promotions. Head below for full details.

A new month means a new batch of LEGO kits rolling out to virtual store shelves and November is delivering quite a few noteworthy models. With a collection of great gift ideas from the Star Wars universe as well as Batman, Ideas, and even some kits to get in the holiday spirit, there’s plenty of check out this time around. So be sure to head below for the full break down on all of the new LEGO kits available in November.

It’s been a busy week for Black Friday announcements, and Newegg is the latest company to introduce its November sale plans. Guaranteeing Black Friday discounts the entire month of November, this year’s “Black November,” as the company is calling it, includes Newegg’s first-ever ‘Black Friday Price Protection.’ This assures customers that when they shop Newegg.com anytime during the month of November, it’s the best price that will be offered throughout its sale event.

Two heavy hitters in their respective fields have come together to create a great-sounding and looking pair of sporty wireless earbuds. The Klipsch T5 II Sport McLaren edition earbuds offer a clear, powerful, and customizable sound for active users with orange and carbon fiber styling for a premium automotive style. With transparency mode, wireless charging, and lots of fitment options, there are some premium features here for a pair of sport wireless earbuds. Head below to watch the video and see them in action. 

After seeing the latest LEGO Ideas set debut earlier in the month in the form of the new 123 Sesame Street set, today we’re turning our attention to all of the other best creations from the community. With highlights including a brick-built version of a Studio Ghibli icon and one of the most popular video games out there, be sure to head below for a closer look at October’s best LEGO Ideas.

Following 11 years of silence, the Seiko Voice Digital Watch is making a comeback. This news comes just two months after the company unveiled a limited edition Street Fighter V collection. The returning timepiece boasts an eye-catching style that is bound to stand out from the pack. Even better, there will be three styles to choose from. While the watch is made with accessibility in mind, the timepiece business is largely driven by new and unique styles, an area that these offerings ace with flying colors. Continue reading to learn more.

Back at CES 2020, Anker first announced what was going to be an expanded lineup of its popular PowerHouse generators and batteries. Fast forward nearly 10 months later following issues with the pandemic and beyond, now Anker is ready to bring its new PowerHouse 100 to market. With integrated USB-A and C ports and a built-in flashlight, there’s a lot to like here. Head below for full details on this new product announcement from Anker.

Nike’s Holiday Gift Guide is now live, with hundreds of options for the entire family. You’ll find popular sneakers, apparel, accessories, and more, with budget-friendly prices starting at $14. Plus, Nike Plus Members (free to sign up) receive complimentary delivery on all orders. So be sure to check out all of our top picks below. You’ll also want to check out our latest guides to other holiday gift lists including Lululemon, Columbia, The North Face, Nordstrom, and more.

Today, Nintendo’s latest first-party title is launching on the Switch. While Wii U owners had a chance to dive into Pikmin 3 when it was released the first time around, Nintendo is giving gamers another chance to play the latest title in the franchise in a new deluxe version that I’ve been exploring over the past week for this review. Head below for a closer look at what Nintendo brings to the table for its latest remaster including refreshed controls, added missions, and more.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales — the follow-up to the 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man title — is getting some interesting Into the Spider-Verse crossover content. The film essentially put Miles’ iteration of the web-slinging hero on the map for the masses, and developer Insomniac has decided to bring his iconic red and black suit into next month’s release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Hit the jump for all of the details on how to score the Into the Spider-Verse suit. 

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Now that October is on the way out, all of the Black Friday ads are beginning to drop, and today we’re getting a look at what retailer Belk has in store this holiday shopping season. With discounts on everything from tech to home goods and more, Belk is also rolling out same-day delivery and curbside pickup perks this holiday season. Head below for a closer look at what to expect and our highlights.

It’s been a busy day for the Black Friday ad leaks with Best Buy and Target each showing their hands. Now, Staples is stepping up to the plate. Tonight we’re getting a sneak peek at what the office supplier has planned for Thanksgiving week and beyond. As always, Staples will have an interesting mix of tech across the board. While we expect to see a full Black Friday ad later in November, this preview provides a few details we didn’t previously know. Hit the jump for more.

SteelSeries has been my go-to peripheral manufacturer for some time, and today, the company announced its first ultralight gaming mouse: the Aerox 3 and Aerox 3 Wireless. Packing TrueMove Air and Core sensors, a USB-C cable, IP54 water and dust resistance, a holey design, and many other killer features, these mice are sure to step up your game. Pricing starts at $60 and both mice will be available on November 10.

Adding quality light to your photos or video is the best way to make them look better. Sandmarc, which is more well known for its iPhone filters, recently released its Prolight Bi-Color and Prolight RGB portable lights that are a perfect addition to the mobile photography kit or a YouTube studio, like mine. Head below to watch the video and see them in action. 

While our minds are on Black Friday here at 9to5Toys today with all of the news leading up to the massive shopping event, The Pokémon Company is turning its attention to the holiday season with a lineup of new ugly sweaters, themed baking utensils, plush, and much more. Head below for a closer look at all of the highlights from the new Pokémon holiday collection.

With Xbox Series S/X console releases just around the corner, it’s important to have a top-tier television to play on. To help aid this, a limited edition Samsung QLED Cyberpunk TV giveaway has launched. Not only will this unit feature a standout Cyberpunk 2077 design, it will also be able to display 4K content at 120Hz. A “low millisecond response time” takes things even further. Continue reading to learn how you may be able to participate in the giveaway.

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Last month, Satechi unveiled its latest creation for iPhone and Apple Watch: the Quatro Wireless Charger. With a premium build, wireless charging, and integrated Apple Watch support, this battery differs from many of the other alternatives we feature on 9to5Toys with a heavy focus on materials. Satechi has long been known as one of the standard bearers in the Apple accessory ecosystem, but at $100, it’s asking a lot of consumers that have already shelled out $1,000 or more for an iPhone. So is the Quatro worth the high price tag? More below in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys.

Update: After quickly selling out on Amazon, LEGO themselves are now offering the limited-edition Black Widow Taskmaster set for its $39.99 retail price. Get this one while you can before it sells out.

Today, LEGO launched its latest kit that was initially intended to be an SDCC 2020 exclusive. The new LEGO Black Widow Taskmaster Ambush set is now available exclusively from Amazon and launches with 230 pieces, three minifigures, and comic book-inspired box art. Head below for a closer look at the LEGO Black Widow Taskmaster set.

The Lululemon Holiday Gift Guide is now live with gift ideas for the go-getter in your family. This gift guide is set up into four sections with gift ideas for him or her, small ideas, and best-selling items. Get ahead of the holiday shopping this year with this guide that has all budgets in mind. Inside this guide, you will find workout wear, including leggings, pants, jackets, accessories, and more. Better yet, Lululemon offers free delivery. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from Luluelmon’s Holiday Gift Guide and also be sure to check out our latest guide to Columbia’s Holiday Gift Guide too.

We got our first look at Final Fantasy XVI last month as part of the PlayStation 5 game’s showcase. The lengthy “Awakening” trailer Sony showcased gave us a good look at the game’s characters, setting, cutscenes, and enemies, but details on the experience were thin at best. Since then, Square Enix has updated the official site with a host of new details on the game world and characters just before the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, took to the official PlayStation Blog to offer even more information on the protagonists, summons, and more. Head below for more details. 

While the folks at Arcade1Up routinely steal the retro gaming spotlight, New Wave Toys has long been a 9to5 favorite in the space. Today, the company is out with its latest miniature arcade cabinet, bringing the fan-favorite title Dragon’s Lair to its RepliCade lineup. Complete with plenty of vintage graphics, a 3.5-inch display, and a fully-playable build, you’ll want to head below for a closer look.

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Following the release of Best Buy and Costco’s ads for Black Friday 2020, another major domino on the deal scene has fallen this morning. Target is now detailing its plans for this year’s biggest holiday shopping event with a rotating cast of deals coming in throughout the month of November. Like many other retailers we’ve detailed so far, Target will be rolling out select offers over the coming weeks in the lead up to Black Friday proper. While this isn’t technically the complete Target Black Friday ad, it’s the most thorough picture we’ve seen so far. Head below for all the details on everything we know at this point along with access to early Black Friday deals.

One of the biggest Black Friday 2020 ads has now arrived as Best Buy is showing off its plans for this year’s big shopping event. A number of deals are already available through November 1 and then Best Buy will be rolling out various other promotions throughout the month of November in the lead up to Black Friday proper. My Best Buy members will be privy to special offers throughout the month, as per usual, as the brick and mortar retailer offers up discounts on TVs, Apple products, and much more. Head below for all of our top picks from this year’s Best Buy Black Friday ad, details on store hours, and more.

From the moment that the Xbox Series X hit the scene, Microsoft’s latest console was being compared to a refrigerator rather than a state-of-the-art gaming machine. Now, Microsoft is getting in on the joke by debuting a fridge that looks exactly like the Xbox Series X. And you could even win it for your very own game room. Head below for a closer look and all of the details.

If you’ve ever wanted to draw in 3D, you now have yet another way to do it. With 3Doodler PRO+, creators are able to use materials including such as wood, bronze, copper, PLA, ABS, and more. Inclusion of metal like bronze and copper in that list really makes 3Doodler PRO+ stand out, as full-blown 3D printers are often limited to using PLA and ABS materials. These capabilities are placed in the palm of your hand, arguably taking creativity to a new level. Continue reading to learn more.

Hunter just released its Holiday Gift Guide with ideas for the entire family, so make a splash this holiday season with gifts they can wear year-round. The Hunter Holiday gift guide has hundreds of styles including boots, accessories, socks, jackets, backpacks, and more. They’re also divided into sections with the best-selling items, gifts for her or him, and budget-friendly options. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks.

LEGO is all about encouraging builders to create their own models, and a new Build Your Own City set is taking that to a new level. With the ability to choose from a selection of buildings, vehicles, and minifigures, you’ll be able to design a customized City creation complete with unique box art. Head below for all of the details.

Earlier this month, we got our first look at AMD’s next-generation Zen 3 Ryzen processor lineup. Today, AMD unveiled its RDNA 2 graphics cards with some killer specs and prices that are absolutely fantastic for what you get. You’ll find the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at $579, 6800XT at $649, and 6900XT for $999. All GPUs released feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory, ray-tracing, and many other great features, so let’s dive into what all you’ll get with AMD RDNA 2 below.

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After getting our first look at the brand’s new MacBook stand last week, today Grovemade is introducing its new Wood iPad Stand. Pulling the design sensibilities from the aforementioned MacBook variant, Grovemade’s latest iPad holder features the brand’s usual penchant for premium materials alongside a minimalist design, and best of all, introductory pricing. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

The first major Black Friday 2020 ads has now dropped. We’re getting our first look at what Costco plans to serve up through November and during Thanksgiving week. Each year, Costco is typically one of the first big names to showcase its Black Friday plans, and 2020 appears to be following suit. Costco will begin offering up holiday savings deals on November 5, with refreshes coming every week until Thanksgiving when the real notable deals start in earnest. We have full details on this year’s Costco Black Friday ad down below.

Bungie has been hard at work delivering new content to Destiny 2 year after year. Last year, we saw New Light, and the year before that we got Forsaken. This time around, the team at Bungie is going a different route, and exploring the opposite of New Light…with Beyond Light. Yeah, the title is a bit cliche, but Destiny 2 Beyond Light will take you to places where no Guardian ever thought they’d travel. You’ll be heading into the darkness because that’s the only way to defeat it.

Today we are taking a closer look at LUMI — ROLI’s new connected light-up keyboard controller for learning how to play piano. ROLI began taking orders after a successful Kickstarter put the new iOS-based learning platform on the map, and we have since had a chance to go hands-on with the Guitar Hero meets MIDI keyboard controller learning system. Head below for more details. 

To entice shoppers ahead of the holiday season and the usually more appealing discounts that follow, LEGO has detailed its latest promotion today ahead of launching next month. Just earlier in October, we saw a double VIP points offer go live alongside a chance to win a pair of the limited-edition LEGO adidas kicks. But now, Star Wars fans will have a pair of promotional offerings to get their hands on. Head below for all of the details on the upcoming LEGO Han Solo keychain and other promotional offerings.

The power bank market feels quite saturated these days. This arguably makes it more important than ever for new releases to find new and exciting ways to set themselves apart. The all-new mophie juice pack connect attempts to do this with versatile design that’s ready to slide on and wirelessly charge all major smartphones. USB-C is also onboard, and wireless charging support can also be found along the back, allowing users to top off the battery while it charges a device. Continue reading to learn more.

For their third birthday, Wyze is giving everyone a gift with the release of their newest camera, the Wyze Cam V3. Sticking with the same $20 starting point, the new updated camera has a better lens, color night vision, and IP65 weather resistance for indoor or outdoor use. Head below to watch the video and see more about the latest from Wyze.  

With November on the horizon, retailers are ramping up their efforts to prepare shoppers for the holiday season. We’ve already seen quite a few Black Friday ads for the year drop, but today, we’re turning our attention to what Target has in store for us in the toy department for 2020. With all of the usual brands spread through its 88 pages, you’ll definitely want to head below for all of the highlights from the Target Toy Book 2020.

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