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It’s been a pretty stellar month in the LEGO world, with new Star Wars builds and May the 4th kicking things off only to be followed by some impressive creations like the recent Technic Lamborghini. Now to close out May, we’re turning out attention to the best of what LEGO Ideas has to offer. Highlighted by a modular fast food restaurant, we’re also seeing a medieval market and diorama straight out of Night At The Museum. Hit the jump for the best LEGO Ideas projects of the month.
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With Sony’s new flagship console set for release this holiday season, some are still wondering how PS5 backward compatibility will work. Not to mention whether or not the last run of PS4 games will be compatible with the new console later this year. A pair of reports is shedding new light into how this might work when PlayStation 5 finally hits store shelves in 2020. Head below for all the details.
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Apple quietly refreshed its online storefront this morning bringing some new inventory to the mix at notable discounts. For the first time, iPhone XR is now available for purchase with deals from $539. As usual, Apple remains at the top of its refurbished game with one of the best policies out there including all of the original accessories and more. Full details on pricing and availability can be found just below.

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Now that it’s getting warm outside, you might be ready to take advantage of the beautiful weather by grilling. I know grilling is something I absolutely love doing when the weather permits. There are some absolutely crucial tips and gear that can make or break a great backdoor BBQ though, so we’re here to help make sure your dinner comes out delicious. So, if you’re wanting to upgrade your backyard BBQ, here are some of the best tips, tricks, and gear to make sure you have.

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If you’re a competitive player on Xbox One, one way to add some more capabilities to your controller is by picking one up with swappable components. Microsoft has its own awesome version with the Elite Series 2, but if you don’t want to drop $180 on a controller, the feature-packed Fusion Pro from PowerA is worth a look at just $80. Head below to watch the video and see it in action.
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elago is back again today with its latest AirPods Case, this time designed after the iconic Mini car. Made for AirPods 1 and 2, you’ll be able to wrap your earbuds case in one of the most well-known designs of all-time, with your choice of three different colors. Hit the jump for full details and more.

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A collaboration between ILMxLAB and Oculus Studios has a new Star Wars VR game on the way. The game is actually based on the Disneyland and Disney World theme park attraction that is centered around the Black Spire Outpost. Much like the already available hardcover Galaxy’s Edge cookbook that features Star Wars-themed recipes based on meals you can get at the theme park attraction, Oculus Studios is looking to bring the experience in to full virtual reality. More details below.
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After announcing an impressive library of SNK games earlier this month, Twitch Prime is ready to unveil June’s free Apex Legends loot and much more. Twitch Prime has been steadily offering up its members (free to join for Amazon Prime members) a string of free PC games, in-game loot/DLC, and much more. It is focusing on the next batch of freebie titles as well as the first SNK games drop, and a series of free in-game loot boxes for tiles like Apex Legends, DOOM Eternal, FIFA Ultimate Team, and much more. Head below for all the details.
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A few months after Raspberry Pi refreshed the entry-level model of its fourth-generation microcomputer, the high-end configuration is getting its own spec bump. Back in February, the Pi Foundation doubled the amount of RAM in the low-end model from 1GB to 2GB, and today, the high-end configuration is getting the same treatment. So for DIY masters and tinkers looking to tackle more robust builds, there’s certainly a lot to like with today’s news. Of course, that also means updated pricing. Hit the jump for full details on all of today’s news and more.

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It’s time to collect all of Thursday’s best Mac and iOS app deals. Every morning we collate the most notable price drops on apps from Apple’s digital marketplaces in to one handy list for you. Just about any app you might be eying will at some point appear on sale in these daily roundups, along with some hidden gems you might not have heard of before. Today’s highlights include titles like Sheltered, Cytus II, Space Marshals, Escapists 2, Worms3, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, and many more. Head below for all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.
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Update: LEGO’s new 3,700-piece Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 is now available for purchase.

Each year LEGO expands its collection of brick-built vehicles with an eye-watering new Technic creation. In past years, we’ve gotten supercars like the Bugatti Chiron, and today the most recent addition to the lineup is rolling onto the scene. Assembling a Lamborghini for the first time, the new LEGO Sián FKP 37 stacks up to nearly 3,700-pieces and comes packed with all the authentic details you’d expect. Head below for a closer look at the latest build.

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Call of Duty’s latest installment, Modern Warfare, is getting its fourth season on June 3rd. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 update will bring with it quite a lot, but the main storyline begins in the campaign and continues through Special Ops. While we don’t know everything that Season 4 will entail, we do have a bit of storyline progression and some keys as to how to learn more about what’s to come.

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As with more and more battery-powered devices make their ways into our lives, many of them make us question why it took so long to cut the cord. In many regards Dyson has cornered the market on that mindshare when it comes to cord-free vacuums, but that’s not stopping LG from pushing ahead with its newest competitive offering. The next-generation LG CordZero Stick Vacuum sports the company’s “most advanced suction power across a range of floor types,” clocking in at 200-watts. It’s also backed by a 10-year warranty and features user-replaceable batteries that equip owners with up to 120-minutes of floor-cleaning time. Continue reading to learn more.
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Today Skullcandy is expanding its stable of truly wireless earbuds with four new options touting up to 40-hours of battery life. Alongside more affordable price tags than many of the higher-end competitors, a partnership will Tile baking a novel new feature into the latest collection. Skullcandy is bringing location tracking into its latest releases, so you never have to worry about losing your earbuds. Head below for a closer look at the new Skullcandy Tile earbuds.

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Stern is unveiling some fantastic new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machines today. The global lifestyle brand is pulling out all the stops this time around with some seriously over-the-top design work and three models celebrating everyone’s favorite mutant reptiles from New York City. Head below for more details and a closer look.
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After being announced back at CES 2020, LG has slowly been unwrapping details on its latest lineup of OLED TVs. Today, we’re getting additional details on its first 48-inch offering, which arrives with notable NVIDIA G-SYNC features and all the usual inky blacks we’ve come to know and love on these OLED displays. Additional details on availability, pricing, and where this year’s LG OLED TVs will be available can be found below.

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If you haven’t heard of Xbox Game Pass, well, it’s only the best game subscription service for both Xbox and PC gamers alike. With titles like Sea of Thieves, Red Dead Redemption II, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, all of the Gears of War, and more, Xbox Game Pass offers insane value. The thing is, it only gets more valuable as time goes on. Well, starting in June, both Xbox and PC gamers will be able to enjoy No Man’s Sky at no additional cost as long as they have an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Not sure what No Man’s Sky is, or why it’s such a big deal that it’s a part of Xbox Game Pass? Keep reading to find out more.

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Even as smartphone cameras double-down and continue to get better, SANDMARC continues to crank out new camera accessories for the latest and greatest iPhone and Android devices. The all-new SANDMARC Motion Variable Filter is the company’s latest invention and it allows photographers and videographers alike to tackle long exposure and add cinematic motion blur to their creations. A standout feature for the latest iPhone users called out by SANDMARC is that it “enables you to shoot in Night mode in low light.” Continue reading to learn all about this new filter.
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After a few previews here and there, Sony’s much-anticipated ZV-1 compact camera has now been fully unveiled. The latest entry delivers a small form-factor with a focus on v-logging. That’s not to say it doesn’t check most boxes on the feature-side, headlined by a 20MP sensor and a quick 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens. In a world where everyone has a camera right in their pocket at all times, it’s crucial for cameras like these to deliver all the necessary specs to standout, and Sony appears to have fit the bill. Hit the jump for full details, pricing, availability, and more.

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An unreleased Spielberg game has surfaced today. As part of a documentary on the history of Arkane Studios produced by the folks at Noclip, footage, and details of an unreleased game being made in collaboration with famous filmmaker Steven Spielberg are now being seen online for what appears to be the very first time. Head below for all the details.
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It seems like this is shaping up to be the spring of unique footwear collaborations, with Vans announcing its upcoming collection of National Geographic-inspired kicks to follow up the Ben & Jerry’s sneakers from Nike. With five new styles on the way, the new lineup of shoes each sport a design influenced by nature, be it wildlife, iconic locations, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything the Vans and National Geographic collaboration has to offer.

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While the might be overlooked often, having a mousepad that fits your playstyle can be very beneficial. We recently featured an overside mousepad from Glorious PC Gaming in our favorite WFH accessories, but today Razer has announced its latest cloth and rubber creation, the Gigantus V2. With sizes ranging from M to the desk-sized 3XL, there’s sure to be a size that fits your playstyle and setup. Head below to see them in action.
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We’ve partnered with Sennheiser to give away one of their wired gaming headsets, the GSP 300. Unlike the GSP 370 and 670 we’ve reviewed in the past, the 300 is the entry-level from Sennheiser and features a wired design that can be used with many devices. The headset is normally priced at $100 but is also on sale through the end of the month for just $70 on their website. Head below to check out the video and see the giveaway details.
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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale is here, Nest Cams and other smart home gear from $29, Home Depot discounts outdoor essentials, and more…

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Sims 4 is EA’s latest lifestyle simulation game and is the continuation of the long-standing series of games that have been out for years and years. I’ve always enjoyed playing The Sims, and the newest installment offers quite a few new expansions. The latest update is Eco Lifestyle and brings an all-new play style to the game that we’ve never seen before. Your actions in-game will affect the overall town at Evergreen Harbor, but what all changes as you play?

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Alongside its epic brick-built recreations of Star Wars ships and kits from other iconic franchises, LEGO has had a pretty prominent presence in the classroom with a series of education kits. Spanning different themes aimed at making STEAM education more accessible, only schools have been able to officially get their hands on the kits. Well at least that was the case up until now. With parents looking for ways to keep the knowledge flowing this summer, LEGO is now opening up its collection of learning kits to everyone. Head below for all the details.

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Neato has been around for a while as one of the premier robot vacuum companies in this highly-competitive space. Perhaps you’re familiar with their vacuum’s popular D-shaped design. With all this time at home for my family in recent months, I noticed an uptick in the need for vacuuming around the house. Anxious to solve this problem, I gave the Neato D7 a try. As one of the brand’s high-end offerings, it delivers smartphone control, a bevy of integrated sensors, and the ability to create custom maps. Now, it’s going on sale as part of a larger Memorial Day sale at Neato.

Hit the jump for a few details and hands-on thoughts along with details on how you can save over $200 off the Neato D7 this Memorial Day weekend.

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After already unveiling a series of new gear and a crossover Tamagotchi, Bandai Namco and My Arcade are announcing a new 40th Anniversary Edition PAC-MAN mini arcade machine. While you might have already seen our hands-on video review of a similar Tiny Arcade, this is the special 40th Anniversary Edition from My Arcade with gold accents and a few other notable additions. Head below for a closer look and more details.
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Razer is changing the game again by refreshing its Razer Blade Pro 17 lineup of laptops, offering up to 300Hz refresh rate displays, NVIDIA SUPER graphics cards, and up to Intel’s 8-core i7 processors. However, what really sets this laptop apart is the 4K 120Hz option for creators who want both high resolution and high frame rate. You’ll be able to get the i7-10875H processor and the NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER, giving you plenty of power on the go.

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When it comes to technology companies, Samsung is a brand that spans a large amount of product categories. Soundbars are one of them and it just unleashed new models. From object tracking sound to Alexa integration, the latest Samsung soundbars certainly offer some interesting features. The release of these coincide with Samsung Terrace, a new outdoor 4K Smart TV with Apple TV and AirPlay 2 onboard. Continue reading to learn more about the latest Samsung soundbars.
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When this time of year comes around, the countdown to Amazon’s annual Prime Day event begins. You know, that one, two day, nearly whole week promotion which takes the e-commerce world by storm and sets the scene for Black Friday? Well, it’s already been delayed once from the usual second week of July and now a new report is out which claims Amazon is now pushing it back even further. In fact, for the first time ever, it’s possibly going to fall outside of the summer months. So what does that mean for Amazon’s second-biggest shopping event of the year? Hit the jump for full details and everything we know so far.

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Mattel is adding yet another special edition to its popular UNO card game today, turning its attention to the oh-so popular sitcom The Office. Complete with redesigned cards decked out with Micheal Scott and other characters from the series, there’s also a brand-new rule inspired by the show and more. Currently available for pre-order, you’ll want to hit the jump for all the details on the refreshed card game.

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