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Back at CES to start the year, Aukey first teased its upcoming line of Omnia USB-C chargers, and now today we’re getting a closer look at what the flagship 100W model will be capable of. Stacking up to just over 1-inch thick, the new accessory leverages GaN charging to dish out power to everything from a 16-inch MacBook Pro to iPhone, Nintendo Switch, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of the features, as well as pre-order details and how to lock-in a launch promotion.

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The official Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console has now been unveiled. After keen fans broke some codes in a teaser video posted to the Xbox Twitter account, the limited edition console’s trailer was revealed along with some other Cyberpunk 2077-branded gear for Xbox One X gamers. However, we now know the LE Xbox One controller is now up for pre-order ahead of the console’s summer 2020 release date, and that the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console will be “the final Xbox One X limited edition console to ever be released.” More details below.
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If you’re an FPS gamer who watches Twitch, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard of DrDisrepect. Love him or hate him; his performance and production value are some of the highest on the streaming platform. Recently, he announced a partnership with Roccat, a German company making gaming peripherals. What we’re taking a look at here is the Kain 200 AIMO, Vulcan 121 AIMO, and the Sense AIMO – the mouse, keyboard and mousepad in the Dr’s lineup. Head below to see them in action.
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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: AirPods Pro hit a new low, iPhone SE pre-order deals, Anker’s biggest sale of the year from $8.50, and more…

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Credit cards can be a huge benefit, but when used wrong, can also be a big detriment. If you’re wanting to sign up for a credit card, but have a few questions, we’re here to help. Below, you’ll find a frequently-asked-questions form (FAQ) with some of the most common questions surrounding credit cards. If your question isn’t answered below, be sure to let us know what you’d want to know in the comments below!

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Update: Anker’s new eufyCam HomeKit Indoor Cameras are now available for purchase. You can get the standard model for $25.99 (Reg. $40) with promo code WSEUFYIDC1 or the pan and tilt version for $36.99 (Reg. $50) with code WSEUFYIDC2.

After being teased to start the month, we now have official details on Anker’s new eufy HomeKit cameras. Set to release in early May, a bit later than anticipated, these new indoor security cameras combine a small footprint with integrated recording and support for Apple’s smart home platform. It’s the latest pair of cameras to hit the market with HomeKit baked right in, alongside a host of other notable features including 24/7 recording and a pan/tilt design. With prices starting at a very affordable $40, this is sure to be a hit with consumers looking to build out a smart home security system on a budget. Head below for full details.

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Amazon’s Fire TV lineup has expanded significantly over the years. After first starting out with the Fire TV Stick, Amazon has slowly added a variety of other streamers to its stable along with deep integration of its Fire OS into various third-party TVs and soundbars. Of course, one of Amazon’s biggest downfalls in this product category is that smart functionality has become deeply entrenched into just about every new TV on the market. And Amazon, of course, faces tough competition from Apple, Google, and various other streaming platforms. So if you’re considering buying into Amazon’s Fire OS lineup, it can be difficult to know which model is right for your needs. Head below for our Fire TV buying guide, which walks through the benefits and negatives of each model.

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After giving Star Wars fans a new brick-built starfighter to assemble yesterday, LEGO is back with a first look at yet another upcoming creation. This time sending some love towards Technic builders, the new LEGO Ducati Panigale V4 R assembles an over 645-piece motorbike complete with working suspension, authentic gear-box, and of course, loads of Italian flair. Hit the jump for all the details on the latest set.

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Viz Media is bringing a new official Kirby art book to the US this week. Everyone’s favorite transforming pink alien guy is being represented in the glorious new full-color coffee table-style art book, which spans over 25-years of Kirby history. Most recently appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the book covers everything from Kirby’s games and gaming appearances to novels, toys, and more. Head below for all the details and an excellent price drop.
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Crysis, the once famed game from Crytek studios, is making a comeback. 13 years after the initial launch of the game, Crytek is releasing a fully remastered version of its original Crysis 1 on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and even Nintendo Switch this summer. What can you expect from the game’s remastered launch? Well, a completely re-built single-player campaign, for one. But, keep reading to find out more.

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With most of the world spending a majority of their time indoors right now, it’s no surprise that Nintendo Switch consoles are flying off the shelves. It’s hard to find one in stock anywhere, and if that doesn’t put you off, the price tag for one that is likely will as many outlets are left with unique bundles. Despite high-demand, Nintendo forged ahead with a new firmware update packed with some handy features. Unsurprisingly a vulnerability researcher by the name of Mike Heskin has date-mined the code to find hints eluding to a dual-display Nintendo Switch. Continue reading to learn more.

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Update: LEGO’s new UCS Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter is now available for purchase! As part of its May the 4th promotion, you’ll also score double VIP points as well as a free miniature Death Star II Battle kit.

Ahead of May the 4th, we’re now getting a first look at the latest LEGO Ultimate Collectors Series set, a new A-Wing Starfighter. Stacking up to over 1,670-pieces, this new creation packs the usual attention to detail from the theme alongside a new minifigure and more. Head below for a closer look at the new LEGO UCS A-Wing.

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National Star Wars day, May the 4th, is quickly approaching, and in the lead up we’re now getting a closer look at the latest video game from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Podracer comes complete with Joy-Con friendly controls, multiplayer action, and more. Head below for all the details and to find out when you can snag this release for yourself. 
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We still don’t have the official PlayStation 5 price, and new reports suggest Sony’s upcoming flagship console might be harder to get your hands on that you thought. After information from earlier this year suggested difficulty sourcing parts may result in a higher price tag than anyone would have liked, it now looks as though the soaring MSRP will cause a shortage at launch as well. Head below for all the details.
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be quiet! is one of the leaders in building unique PC cases that generally have one main thing in common: they’re quiet. I mean, it’s in their name. I had the Dark Base Pro 900 back in 2017 when I did my original PC build and absolutely loved it. In fact, my little brother still uses it to this day, now that I’ve moved onto a new rig. Well, be quiet! is expanding its product offering lineup to include the Pure Base 500DX, which is an all-new high cooling performance case that has advanced lighting features.

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True wireless earbuds have been blowing up lately. Edifier has been a well-known name in affordable wireless audio, we took a look at the TWS5 last year, and the newer TWS NB takes that quality and adds active noise canceling and an ambient sound mode, while still keeping the price at a very reasonable $120. Check out the video below to find out more about the Edifier TWS NB earbuds.
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From the James Bond-inspired Swatch Q to G-Shock’s Bruce Lee-influenced watch, we have seen all sorts of new and distinguished timepieces lately. The latest to arrive is a new Casio Honda Racing Watch that’s all decked out in team colors and manages to garner a bit of smartwatch love. A vibrant red leather band and matte charcoal-gray stainless steel bezel help this timepiece stand out and smartphone pairing via the CASIO WATCH+ app aims to bolster its appeal as a healthy chunk of the watch market shifts towards wearables. Continue reading to learn more.

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Minecraft may very well be one of the most instantly recognizable games out there right now, with a blocky, pixel art-centered design to thank. Now over a decade after first hitting the scene, Microsoft is looking to change that a bit by bringing more life-like lighting, lighting, reflections, shadows, and other visual enhancements into the mix. Collaborating with NVIDIA, ray tracing is finally coming to Minecraft for those with a GeForce RTX GPU. Head below for all the details.

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With its 40th anniversary looming, Bandai Namco is teaming up with a series of brands to create some celebratory Pac-Man arcade machines. We already caught a glimpse of the new Tamagotchi, but there are also some other Pac-Man collectibles coming out in celebration of one of gaming’s first heroes. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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After adding a number of free kid-friendly movies and TV shows to its stable of content last month, Amazon Prime Video is now expanding offerings further. New partnerships with HBO and Warner Bros. studios are set to bring free-to-stream content to Prime members everywhere, including a boatload of Sesame Street episodes, original series, and various movies. Of course, if you’ve been paying attention lately, you already know that HBO has made over 500-hours of content available at no cost during this time of social distancing. Hit the jump for full details on today’s announcement and all of the best movies and shows joining Amazon’s stable of content.

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Simply NUC, a Platinum Intel Technology Provides, is launching a brand-new SNUC Book lineup of laptops. These are designed in collaboration with Intel to offer customizable RAM, SSD, and OS options. With two models available, the Cobalt for workstation and Nemesis for gaming, Simply NUC’s SNUC Book could be a game-changer in mobile computing technology.

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Shortly after we covered Anker’s upcoming eufy Indoor Cam 2K, we now have details regarding the company’s soon-to-be-released smart lock. It’s called Eufy Smart Lock Touch and the design found here mimics much of what we’ve seen in the company’s Wireless Video Doorbell (hands-on review here). Some of the top features in Eufy’s new smart lock include 1-year battery life and sensors for both a fingerprint and detecting when the door is closed. Continue reading to learn more.
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Leviton has announced today that it will be expanding its lineup of smart home accessories with the new Decora Wi-Fi Tamper-Resistant Outlet. Arriving with multiple outlets and compatibility with major platforms like Alexa, Google Assistant, and others, this new product brings smart home control to more locations in your home than ever before. Additionally, automatic scheduling and Leviton’s robust smartphone app bring another level of functionality with security and energy-saving benefits. Hit the jump for full details.

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Today, Sony is announcing a new “Play At Home Initiative” that comes with some free PS4 games and more. In the wake of COVID-19, the company is looking to promote social distancing and curb self-isolation boredom by offering its player base four absolute gaming masterpieces utterly free of charge, with no PlayStation Plus required. Head below for all the details.
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With as prevalent as new true wireless earbuds are, it’s pretty difficult to standout from the pack. Razer’s latest pair of headphones shouldn’t have any issues catching your attention, with a partnership from The Pokémon Company to thank. Sporting a new Pikachu design, the earbuds are completed by a Pokéball-themed charging case and other features inspired by the game. Head below for a closer look at the new Razer Pokémon Earbuds.

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You can now customize your Switch button layout for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers as part of the latest firmware update for Nintendo’s current generation consoles. Now available for all Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite consoles, the latest update finally brings the much-desired feature alongside the ability to move your downloaded games between an SD card and the internal system memory, among other things. Hit the jump for more details.
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LeconeDirect (99% positive all-time feedback) via Amazon offers its Fabric 3-Device 10W Qi Wireless Charging Pad for $20.39 Prime shipped when code I4E7F2UH has been applied at checkout. Typically selling for $40, it just dropped to $34, and with the code is now down an extra $14. Overall you’re saving nearly 50% and marks a new all-time low. Comprised of a fabric exterior and an aluminum frame, this charging stand offers a more unique and stylish design that stands out from other options. Plus not only does it dish out 10W charging speeds, but it can supply that power to three devices simultaneously. Rated 4.2/5 stars from over 125 customers.

More smartphone accessories:

• Apple’s HomePod is on sale from $205 with AirPlay 2 support, more (Reg. $299)
• Today only, get Alpine’s CarPlay and Android Auto Receiver for $400 ($20 off)
• Aukey 30000mAh USB-C Power Bank: $41 (Reg. $60) | Amazon
  • w/ code 67TUE75I
• Get two Wyze Smart Plugs at an Amazon all-time low at $16
• RAVPower 61W USB-C PD Wall Charger: $23 (Reg. $30) | Amazon 
• Aukey USB-C to Lightning Cable 2-Pack: $16 (Reg. $23) | Amazon
  • w/ code BM5KS83M
• Ultraloq’s UL3 Smart Lock has a fingerprint reader and more at $130 (24% off)
• JBuds Air True Wireless Earbuds: $40 (Reg. $50) | Best Buy

Deals still live from yesterday:

• Anker’s biggest sale of the year starts at $8.50: USB-C gear, Qi chargers, more
• Speck CandyShell Fit iPhone XS Case: $17 (Reg. $25) | Amazon 
• Arkon iPhone Tripod Mount: $14 (Reg. $20) | Amazon 
• Bose SoundSport Free: $139 (Reg. $199) | Amazon
• Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Stand: $44 (Reg. $70) | Amazon 
• Turn your Android smartphone to a Switch with Razer Junglecat at $85, more

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thatgamecompany’s classic game, Journey, which first made its way to console in 2012 on PlayStation 4, and that came to PC last year via Epic Games’ Store, is finally making its way to Steam. Steam is one of the largest platforms for games on PC, offering just about every game you could imagine. Epic Games, on the other hand, is a newcomer to the space made popular by Fortnite. However, the luster that Epic holds for many developers seems to be panning out as more and more titles are making their way to Steam once again.

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If you’re spending more time at home these days, you might be thinking of ways you can make it a little more pleasant. One way to help with dust, odors, and overall air quality is to use an air purifier like the Okaysou AirMax8L. With a relatively clean overall design, easy to use and understand controls, the AirMax8L is a great option priced at $118. Check out the video below to see more.
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After being unveiled back at E3 2018, the Gears Tactics launch is just over 2-weeks out at this point. Certainly a departure from the usual GoW formula, Tactics presents gamers with a more strategic experience in the vein of the XCOM titles while still retaining most of what we have always loved about the series. Today, Microsoft is priming gamers for the release with a brand new Gears Tactics Launch Trailer. You can check that out below along with more details on the game, official art book, and more.
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It may only be April, but the folks at Hallmark are already looking towards the holiday season for its latest collection, of which you’ll find a batch of Nintendo and gaming-themed ornaments. From the classic NES and 8-bit Mario to festive decorations from Minecraft and even Fortnite, you’ll want to head below for a closer look.

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With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching across the United States, it has left Amazon and Whole Foods scrambling to keep up with demand while also keeping its employees safe. After sidelining its delivery service and extending return windows, today Amazon is rolling out additional changes to its Whole Foods delivery with virtual waiting lines and other safeguards for shoppers. Amazon is walking the fine line of keeping its grocery store operation open while also ensuring safety for its workers and shoppers. Today’s changes are logical steps in that direction. Head below for full details on the latest news from Amazon and Whole Foods.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro drops by $300, Amazon discounts its Alexa devices from $20, AT&T Gigabit Internet + TV for $40 per month, and more…

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Given everything that’s going on in the world right now, you might have some upcoming purchases that could set you back quite a bit. Well, if you’re not ready to purchase a brand-new refrigerator, TV, laptop, or anything else outright, picking up a 0% introductory APR credit card could be a good option for you. Just keep in mind that you’ll want to ensure the charge is paid off by the time the introductory period ends, or else you’ll get slapped with a huge interest card. But, without further ado, here’s the best 0% intro APR credit cards for April 2020.

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While Sony unveiled quite a few PlayStation 5 specs a few weeks back, the company has yet to show off the actual console. Thankfully we’ve finally gotten a look at what the new DualSense controller will look like, and it’s quite a bit different than what we’ve used throughout much of the past decade. Even without showing us what the console looks like, Sony has continued to plow ahead with a planned holiday 2020 release date. With PS4 having released around 7-years ago, demand is likely to be high. Thankfully several retailers are making it easier for you to lock in that PS5 pre-order by signing up for notifications. Continue reading to find direct links.

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