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Back in late May Nintendo and LEGO official teased upcoming Donkey Kong sets. At the time it was unclear whether or not this would be some sort of expansion to the existing Super Mario theme or not, but since then it has started to become clear DK is getting his own sets entirely and the first image of the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade has leaked online. 

SANDMARC has recently expanded its professional-grade iPhoneography ecosystem with the new Tetraprism Telephoto 96mm Lens. Working right alongside, and snapped directly onto the back of, the iPhone already in your pocket, it delivers 4x true optical magnification, expanding your “zoom capabilities up to 32x.” You can also use code 9TO510 at checkout to land an exclusive deal on it. 

Alienware is celebrating 30 years of gaming hardware with a fresh trio of new gaming monitors, and these new models are now up for grabs for your battlestation. The new range includes the flagship 34-inch AW3426DW QD-OLED model at $799.99 shipped, along with two more affordable 240Hz options – the 34-inch AW3426DWM at $399.99 shipped and the 32-inch AW3226DM at $299.99 shipped. The brand is essentially bringing its premium ultrawide and high-refresh gaming experience to a wider price range with these new displays, so you don’t necessarily have to jump all the way to a flagship monitor to get a serious upgrade.

Alongside the return of discounts on a series of new upcoming Switch 2 games, and all of the deals you’ll find in this morning’s roundup, Nintendo is now letting folks play the new Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for FREE. 

We Got an EARLY Look at the Brand New Pokémon Mega Evolution: Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box!

In today’s video, we’re opening the brand new Mega Evolution: Pitch Black ETB before release to see if the hype is real! We take a look at everything inside the Elite Trainer Box, flip through the set list, check out the promo card, and crack all 9 booster packs to see what we can pull.

I’m back with another Flexispot review, but this time it’s a standing desk I’ve had my eye on for quite some time. I assembled and tested Flexispot’s Fusion Retro Standing Desk and shared the details and thoughts on the entire process below.

It has been a mixed bag as of late for PlayStation fans – PS Plus prices went up and Sony just announced it has plans to stop selling physical game discs, but we did also just get GTA VI pre-orders and now, the July PlayStation Plus Monthly Games have been announced. 

Update: LEGO has now officially revealed “five new additions to the LEGO Pokémon range with all-new play experiences for builders.” Pre-orders are now live on the official LEGO store and the brand new LEGO Pokémon Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball with minifigs is now up for pre-order at Amazon.

• LEGO Pokémon Trainer minifigures and Pokémon figures featuring Pikachu and Eevee to be introduced
• The Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza arrives in LEGO form within the assortment, with an accompanying minifigure of Zinnia
• Further new LEGO Pokémon sets in the range include the iconic Arcanine, Munchlax and a Poké Ball display set including the new minifigure-scale Pokémon, Red and Professor Oak

More details below.

Transitioning from its massive Walmart Deals Prime Day competitor event last week, Walmart has now launched an equally as giant July 4th sale. Featuring thousands of price drops on everything from tech and yard gear, you’ll also find loads of deals on grocery items and decor for your Independence Day celebrations later this week. 

Is Walmart open today? Is Target and Home Depot closed for the 4th of July? Are grocery stores open today? The short answer is most things are indeed open today but you’ll want to watch out for altered holiday hours and the like. Let’s dive in below. 

Burton Goods – one of our favorite leather Apple gear accessory makers – is offering 25% off sitewide using code BAG25 at checkout for the the 4th of July. This includes just about everything you’ll find on the site, from its leather iPad and Apple Watch bands, right through to its latest leather MacBook briefcase bags. One thing it doesn’t include though is its brand new stainless steel Mariner Link Apple Watch Band it just released – to score a deal on this you’ll need to use our exclusive 9to520 code instead. 

Nintendo has had a tough year when it comes to leaks (more like two years at this point), which is to be expected in and around a major new console release. But after having what will almost certainly be its major holiday Switch 2 game leaked months ahead of time, and countless number of others, a new, as of yet un-announced Metroid game has now surfaced online. 

With it being July 1, LEGO has released the latest wave of five new building sets, and is sparing no time before unveiling the newest Star Wars set, too. We’re now getting the first looks at LEGO’s upcoming 75455 Star Wars Boba Fett, which sadly isn’t opening up for pre-order purchases, but you won’t have to wait very long to get your hands on it either. It’s joining the theme’s buildable and posable full-body figures, with some nice design elements delivering us a very crisp recreation of one of the galaxy’s most infamous bounty hunters. Head below to learn more and check out the photos.

Prime Day has come and passed, and now LEGO builders are getting ready for a new wave of building sets releasing on July 1, 2026. As we’ve seen in past years, July is a more low-key month of releases, with only five new sets hitting the market this time around – with the Technic theme dominating the list, while we’re also seeing some new Icons, Marvel, and Star Wars sets, too. Head below to check out the full lineup of new LEGO sets releasing in July 2026.

Pre-orders are now live and flying for the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. The game, as I’m sure you all know by know, is only launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC presumably in the works for a future release (as per usual with Rockstar), but a new leak suggests the rumored Switch 2 version is inbound too. 

Update:

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at GameStop on PS5 or Xbox.

Okay here we go! Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live. Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and others are at the ready to take orders on boxed copies and you won’t have to pay until later this year when it launches in November. All digital copies are expected to be live on the PS and Xbox storefronts tonight as well.

GTA 6 pre-order at Amazon on PS5 or Xbox – NOW LIVE

GTA 6 pre-order at Walmart on PS5 or Xbox – NOW LIVE

GTA 6 pre-order at GameStop on PS5 or Xbox – NOW LIVE

This it folks, the final 24 hours of the 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale has begun. You have until 1-day left to take advantage of the ongoing deals while they are still live (some of them are going quick) and you will now find all-new deals waiting in the Today’s Big Deals and Started Today deal section over on the main Prime Day landing page. 

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are in full swing at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, and elsewhere, about gazillion people have already secured a copy, and Rockstar still hasn’t even showed us any real gameplay. It hasn’t even really detailed much more than the game world at this point, but Amazon is not only in the midst of its giant Prime Day sale right now, but it also might have just leaked some new tidbits regarding real-time protagonist switching, in-game social network action that ties into secret side missions, and more. 

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at GameStop on PS5 or Xbox.

Okay here we go folks, Day 3 of the 2026 Prime Day sale is now underway. Amazon has loaded its Started Today, Doorbusters, and Today’s Big Deal sections up with new offers and you can go get a look at them right here. The Apple deals are still rolling with loads of all-time lows, AirPods Pro 3 price drops, and more, but we also have an updated look at the Anker charging gear sale event with even lower prices, as well as even deeper deals across the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, and a whole lot more than that waiting down below. 

The Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop and elsewhere, as you might already know if you stayed up with us for the midnight launch. But if you’re bitter about Rockstar’s decision to launch the “physical” version with just a download code in the box, the same insider that leaked the digital launch ahead of time is now claiming a disc version of Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming later this year. 

We are now heading into Day 3 of the massive Amazon Prime Day sale. The 2026 event has thus far not disappointed with new all-time low prices on the latest Apple Watch releases and major discounts on AirPods Pro 3, not to mention loads of LEGO sets, a plethora of Anker charging gear, and much more. And now, Amazon has updated the sale with hundreds of new deals. 

Update: Pre-orders are now live:

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at Amazon – NOW LIVE
• Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order at Walmart (Live at midnight local time)
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at GameStop (Live at midnight local time)
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at PlayStation Store (All-digital) – NOW LIVE
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at Xbox Store (All-digital) – NOW LIVE

This is it folks, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to go up for preorder at midnight tonight (local time). It might not be easy to get your pre-order to go through, but we are here to help and make sure in-stock live listings are front and center all night. 

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at Amazon (Live at midnight local time)

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order at Walmart (Live at midnight local time)

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order at GameStop (Live at midnight local time)

Update: Pre-orders are now live:

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders go live tonight and we now know exactly what it will cost. However, what was supposed to be a momentous occasion, the most exciting game release in (almost) forever for millions of fans, has quickly become rife with (digital) controversy. 

Update: Pre-orders are now live:

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are set to go live later tonight and Rockstar has finally announced the price, and it’s not cheap – especially considering it looks like there will be no online action. 

Update: Pre-orders are now live:

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

Amazon’s giant Prime Day sale might be in full swing right now, but Grand Theft Auto 6 goes up for pre-order tomorrow (or tonight at midnight rather). Rockstar has not only detailed the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and the pre-order bonus, we now have the official price.

Day 2 of the massive 2026 Amazon Prime sale is now underway. While we are expecting to see a large portion of the deals from day 1 carry into today, and perhaps even through Friday, we know for sure there will be plenty of new deals up for grabs – Amazon has already confirmed as much and we saw a lot more than a few new offers throughout the day yesterday. 

The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is now live! Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year is now officially underway with millions of price drops for the next 4-days. From Apple and Google Pixel gear through to smart home upgrades, PC gaming deals, tech accessories, smart TVs, and much more, everything is now live and up for grabs. 

The Amazon early Prime Day deals are already live, with AirPods Pro 3 now down at a wild $169 all-time low and loads of new all-time lows on Echo Dot Max and the Echo Studio at up to 35% off, Echo Show 8 and Show 11 smart displays at over 30% off, and more. However, it has just served up an official preview of hundreds of upcoming Prime Day deals that are set to go live next week to prepare shoppers for the savings. 

June 2026 will feature the biggest sale events on the internet so far this year. While we historically have to wait until early/mid-July for the massive half year sale events, Amazon has pushed the schedule early this year and it appears as though just about all of the major retailers are following suit. 

If you’re a fan of supercars, LEGO has unveiled a new building set that will likely get you roaring as loudly as its real-life counterpart’s engine, and you won’t have to wait long to add it to your collection. The LEGO Technic 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Megacar is quite the wild 1:8 scale set and I’m sure it will become a staple in many collections once it hits the market, complete with a dedicated GWP during the first six days of its release. Head below to learn more and check out all the collected photos.

When it comes to pocket printers, there are plenty of options on the market in this day and age, though they tend to only stick to one focus and never try to offer multi-functional use. That gap is precisely where INKWON steps in, with its new Tag 4-in-1 Pocket Creative Studio handling just about everything – photos, stickers, heat-transfer clothing prints, and temporary tattoos. With this new first-gen device currently coming closer and closer to its Kickstarter end date, I got to go hands-on with a beta test of the system, and have walked away quite impressed that it keeps close to the company’s pitch.

You’re reading Tested with 9to5Toys, where we explore everyday tech essentials that make life a bit easier. Browse through our entire guide for all of the latest reviews, and sound off in the comments below if there’s something you’d like to see featured.

PlayStation’s adorable Astro Bot mascot not only took home game of the year previously, got his very own custom DualSense controllers, and headlined one of the more popular PS5 bundles over the last year or two, but he is also being brought to life in Funko Pop! form. 

It’s that time of year where Dads and Grads are on the top of the list and we are taking a look at some gift options and deals for the folks moving into the next phase of life after years of hard work. We have partnered with Best Buy to promote Beats headphones at up to $190 off, or perhaps a proper watch that will last them forever, some handy gadgets and tools all adults need, some must-have travel accessories with iPhone tracking, or some upgrades for the first day at the office are all on tap this year.

Nintendo is now handing out a FREE month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. While it might not be the new GameCube title announcement you’re waiting on, both new Switch Online members and existing subscriptions can take advantage of this offer. Details below. 

Nintendo is continuing to update its popular Switch 2 GameCube library and now that we have moved into 2026 it’s time to take an updated look at the lineup. 

Every summer, I usually end up on a new e-bike and e-scooter combination for my commuting around both Brooklyn and the more suburban Virginia town where my family resides. This year, alongside my Navee UT5 Ultra X SuperScooter, I’ve been cruising around on Engwe’s new M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike, and boy, is it quite the surprise ride. Our readers may know that since last year, I’ve been loving my time on Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike, and I still do, but ENGWE has put out quite the more budget-friendly option with this new ride, and both the single and dual-battery configurations bring along longer travelling distances and plenty of top-notch features, all packed inside a very stylish e-bike. Even my family has been enjoying it over their legacy Rad Power Bike models, and they’ve been quite impressed by its performance for the price. You can get my hands-on impressions from my time riding this new model down below.

Nintendo hosted its big summer Nintendo Direct presentation this week and it was…good. Not great, but good. I think the bevy of Nintendo leaks that have hit this year dulled the experience significantly for many folks, myself included, Nintendo stock has taken a bit of nose dive because of it, and more importantly, there’s more than a few gamers that walked away from the presentation far less excited than they should have been. So what’s next from Nintendo: Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time limited edition Switch 2 console? A proper influx of major Game Cube titles? Is there one more surprise 2026 game release? 

Dad’s big day is quickly approaching, and it’s time to take a look at some gift ideas Dad will actually like. We have partnered with Best Buy to promote Beats headphones or earbuds while they are up to $190 off, some sweet Carharrt gear, some upgrades for Dad’s gaming battlestation, or ways to upgrade his wrist fashion, we have put together a collection of gift options we are eyeing for our Dads this year down below to help out.

Insta360’s growing camera lineup now has a new addition in the form of Luna Ultra – an 8K handheld stabilized camera. This particular model originally launched in China, but it’s now up for grabs as a solid alternative to DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P – both of which aren’t sold in the US. The new Insta360 Luna Ultra, on the other hand, is readily available for $769.99 shipped through Insta360’s online store and other retailers, including Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Logitech is adding a new portable mouse to its lineup called Mobi Fold, which is a compact wireless model that literally folds in half when you’re done using it. It’s one of the smallest mice in Logitech’s lineup, yet it offers all the essentials to serve as a solid replacement for your laptop’s trackpad. The new Mobi Fold is great for travelers and anyone working on the go, and it’s now available for $79.99 shipped. You can grab one in Sand, Off White, Graphite, and Lilac finishes, and you’ll find more details.

Here we go! It’s a big day for fans of the Mushroom Kingdom and Hylian heroes everywhere as Nintendo is set to livestream the big summer Nintendo Direct we have all been waiting for, and it all goes live this morning. 

Nintendo went live this morning with its big summer Direct, and even if all you were waiting for was a big Zelda reveal, it did not disappoint. While we still haven’t received the release date for the new Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake remake yet (it is coming this year though), Nintendo’s new Star Fox game is definitely releasing in a just couple weeks now, and you can try it for FREE on Switch 2 starting right now. 

UGREEN’s new lineup of Nexode Air chargers has managed to stand out in the market with its compact design – and how! We took a look at the brand’s 65W Nexode Air ultra-mini USB-C GaN charger a few weeks back, and we’re now checking out the ultra-slim 45W Nexode Air model. This is easily the slimmest charger I have in my EDC right now, and it’s compact enough to slip into just about any of my pockets or bags. While it doesn’t quite match the 65W charging speeds of the other variant I tested earlier, I’ve found myself reaching for this slimmer one more often over the past few weeks simply because it’s so easy to carry around. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Nomad is expanding its stellar orange accessory lineup today to match your Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro. Earlier this year it debuted its new Stellar 240W USB-C ChargeKey tool, and today it is bringing its vibrant orange treatment to its Tracking Card Pro with Find My and its Qi2 25W Stand One MagSafe charger with some launch promotions. Details below. 

After waiting, more or less, a full year for Nintendo to host a major Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, the day has finally arrived. Yesterday Nintendo made it official – it is hosting a full-on 2026 summer Nintendo Direct and it goes live today. 

Nintendo just confirmed its big June Nintendo Direct folks. It’s really happening! All the leaks and rumors were true. 

The massive summer Xbox Games Showcase is live today folks. While Xbox has already confirmed that Project Helix (its next-generation console) will not be making an appearance in any significant way today, that means it’s going to be all about the games, and what sounds like a lot of them. 

Sony first unveiled its PlayStation monitor late last year, and it’s now finally available for pre-order. You can reserve one through Best Buy or the PlayStation Store for $349.99 shipped, with orders currently scheduled to begin shipping on August 8, 2026. This, in case you’re wondering, is Sony’s first gaming monitor to carry the PlayStation branding, making it a notable release for those already invested in the PS5 ecosystem. While there’s still some time before it officially launches, you might want to jump in now to avoid potential shipping delays or limited availability around launch. Head below for a closer look and more details.