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The next Pokémon Presents showcase is set to go live tomorrow morning, and it’s going to be a long one. Outside of some new Pokémon TCG drops and the May announcement for the official fall Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 release date, things have been relatively quiet on the pocket monster front as of late…but all of that is about to change tomorrow when The Pokémon Company hosts the longest Pokémon Presents showcase in years. 

Rumors are abound of a July Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase, as we reported previously. This also comes along with predictions and rumors from reliable sources, both old and new, of which games might make an appearance. There are loads of major third-party titles that haven’t been made official yet, not to mention some big-time titles that still need an official release date, and what would the first major Direct showcase after the Switch 2 be without a huge drop from Nintendo’s development teams?

The new Donkey Kong Bananza just released to rave reviews, with game of the year already being thrown around, and terms like Switch 2’s killer app. And as fun as Mario Kart World has been – it’s going to need a ton of updates to reach the heights of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for me, we would have to agree. But it’s only going to be a matter of time before you make it to the center of the earth to get your wish granted in Bananza, so let’s take look at the best Switch 2 games releasing this summer and beyond. 

MagSafe wallets are a great alternative to traditional wallets, especially if you prefer to travel light with just a couple of cards and little to no cash. I personally love the convenience – they let me leave my regular wallet behind and carry one less item every time I step out. Having said that, I’m yet to find the one that checks all the right boxes for me. Most MagSafe wallets I’ve tried either don’t have enough space and barely fit one or two cards, or they don’t feel sturdy enough to keep my cards securely in place. The one we’re checking out here from SUPCASE seem to get a lot of things right while also adding some notable extras. Let’s dive in and see what it’s like to use one of these every day.

LEGO has been busy with its summer reveals, and today we’re getting the veil lifted off the upcoming 21359 Italian Riviera set that will be joining the Ideas theme this August. The LEGO Group is bringing a gorgeous new way to enjoy an Italian summer without shelling out the money to head there in person – and what’s more, there’s even an included GWP set accompanying it for Insiders for a limited window once it launches. Head below to learn more about this new build and check out the photos we have collected showing off its idyllic atmosphere.

For the final set of the Scarlet and Violet TCG era, Pokémon went all out. They decided to bring Unova Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White, and they did not disappoint. We got our hands on a few of the awesome products set to release this Friday July 18th. Here is what you should know.

What does the Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo do? With Nintendo’s brand-new Donkey Kong adventure now out in the wild, the game is now up for purchase and shipping from just about all major retailers alongside the brand new amiibo Nintendo released that delivers in-game perks to enhance your experience. 

Nintendo Switch 2 is available for purchase at Best Buy stores across the country today. After catching a quick restock at Walmart last night online, the next chance to score a console will be when the doors open at your local Best Buy. While you might want to go call ahead of time just in case, most of them open up at 10 a.m. and there’s no telling how many units will be available. 

Last week, I was lucky enough to get an extended hands-on look at the new Donkey Kong Bananza, and if you are a fan of Donkey Kong, even in the slightest, you will have a blast with this game. To sum it up in one sentence, picture the classic DK energy and quirkiness you love, and combine it with a stress relief smash room and even some RPG-type leveling up, and you have the perfect DK game. Here is what you need to know.

The Vantrue Sonnet S1 Pro Max aims to stand out in a crowded dashcam market with dual 4K recording, STARVIS 2 sensors, and a long list of advanced features. I’ve been using it for a while and wanted to see how well it performs in everyday driving conditions—particularly at night. So how does it stack up?

Nintendo’s Today! app has delivered some notable reveals since it was first introduced earlier this year. One of which was the official confirmation of the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, right before it delayed the official release date to May 7, 2027. Fast-forward to today, and Nintendo has revealed who it is casting to play the titular character and the Hero of Light. 

Apple’s updated MagSafe charger, introduced alongside the iPhone 16 lineup last year, is currently the only magnetic wireless charger capable of delivering up to 25W of power. That’s about to change, though, as UGREEN has announced the world’s first Qi2.2-certified power bank. According to the brand, its new MagFlow magnetic power bank will also support up to 25W wireless charging – putting it in direct competition with Apple’s latest MagSafe offering. The new charger is expected to launch later this year, and you can find more details about it below.

Earlier this spring a brand new Anker Nano Charging Station with an onboard display similar to the Anker Prime lineup that has been popular among 9to5Toys readers quickly appeared over in Japan. Fast forward to this week, and the new Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) is now up for sale on Amazon here in the U.S. complete with a pair of retractable USB-C cables, additional USB-C charging ports, and three AC outlets around back. Scope it out down below. 

8Bitdo has just unleashed its new Pro 3 wireless controller, now up for pre-order on Amazon. This is the successor to the popular Pro 2 model from 2021, offering broader compatibility with a wide range of platforms, including the Switch 2, Valve’s Steam Deck and other SteamOS-based handhelds, PC, iOS, and more. You can pre-order and reserve your unit now for $69.99 shipped, and be among the first to get your hands on it when it officially launches on August 12, 2025. The listing is also covered by Amazon’s Pre-order Price Guarantee, which means you’ll pay the lowest price offered between now and the release date. The Pro 3 brings several improvements over the existing model, so be sure to hit the jump for a closer look at the gamepad along with its features.

Just a little over a month after the official announcement, we now have an idea of how much the upcoming Xbox-branded ROG Ally handheld consoles may cost. As highlighted in a new report, it appears as though Google Search pulled some results from ASUS’ website and listed the Xbox Ally X and Ally at €899 and €599, respectively. You are looking at the European prices, though they give us a good understanding of how much they could cost in the U.S. market as well. Hit the jump for more details.

It’s going to be a relatively big week for Nintendo and Switch owners as Donkey Kong Bananza is set to hit store shelves on Thursday. It, perhaps outside of Mario Kart World, has been among the most highly-anticipated Switch 2 releases thus far, but the exclusive Switch 2 game lineup is still relatively thin and fans seem to be clamoring for more. But worry not – a reliable Nintendo leaker has recently divulged that the next Nintendo Direct showcase is likely to go live this month. 

The next big-time Switch 2 exclusive release is landing later this week, and if you’re yet to grab a console, we are are also getting  Best Buy console restock. Donkey Kong Bananza is set for release on July 17 – the same day Best Buy has officially confirmed it will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in stock once again. 

Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale (mostly) ended early Saturday morning, but Walmart is still going strong through today with its 2025 competitor sale. Featuring thousands of deals, Walmart has some of the most notable discounts of all the major retailers this year. So good in fact that it prompted Amazon to drop the prices ever lower on select gear – the best price ever on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max, for example – and you still have time to jump in as it enters the final 24 hours today. 

Walmart is now once again offering Walmart+ memberships at $49 – that’s 50% off the usual annual fee. While this deal cannot be used to extend an existing annual subscription, it is landing just in time to kick off the retailer’s massive summer sale that is set to go live on Monday with early access for members. Details below. 

The final 24 hours of the massive Amazon Prime Day sale is now in full swing. We have already uncovered some fresh new price drops and most of the best deals are still alive and well – everything awaits you down below. From the best prices ever on some of Apple’s latest and most popular releases, to the brand new Samsung foldables and massive price drops across the Google pixel ecosystem, we also have deals on all of the storage and tech accessories you could ever need, loads of top-tier e-bike offers, and some of the lowest prices to date on the biggest smart home gear in the game, plus a whole lot more. Head below for our updated Prime Day deals hub. 

As we reported a couple days ago, Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are now available on Amazon, and now all of the official Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are too. Unlike the consoles that are locked behind Amazon’s invite request system (more details on that right here), all of Nintendo’s Switch 2 add-ons are now available for purchase and in-stock (for now anyway). 

• Nintendo Switch 2 – Request invite at Amazon
• Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle – Request invite at Amazon

The Pokémon Company has officially announced the next TCG set, and it’s launching on September 26! They are bringing back Mega Evolutions in the best way possible. This marks the start of the new Mega Evolution Series and the return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the TCG for the first time since the Sun & Moon era. Here is what you need to know.

We are now officially into day 3 of Amazon’s massive 96-hour Prime Day sale. We are once again seeing a series of new deals pop up in its Today’s Big Deals section alongside a host of fresh discounts we have sleuthed out in the early hours of the morning. We have also caught Amazon dropping the official Prime Day prices it offered on Tuesday even lower for a number of ticket tech items alongside a fresh batch of Apple, Google, and Samsung discounts, deals on Anker charging gear, a new collection of LEGO price drops, fresh e-bike offers, and loads of accessories for all of it. Head below to scope out our Day 3 Prime Day deals hub. 

Samsung has just officially revealed the all new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and more affordable Z Flip 7 FE, alongside the next generation Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. Not only can you now leverage the FREE $50 credit we featured in the lead up to today’s launch, but Samsung is also offering up to $1,150 in savings and FREE storage upgrades, and our exclusive links will deliver a bonus $50 credit on pre-orders. 

We are officially moving into day 2 of the massive 2025 July Prime Day sale at Amazon. Alongside huge summer savings events at Walmart and Target, as well as the Black Friday in July sale at Best Buy, we are looking at the best prices of the year on a gigantic number of products, not to mention a series of new all-time lows on big ticket gear from Apple and brand new releases in the e-bikes space, but that’s just for starters. Down below you will find an updated collection of all the best Prime Day deals now up for grabs, including all of yesterday’s top offers and the new deals that are going live for day 2.

The official Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale has now begun with 4 straight days of price drops across just about every product category. We have already been working through the night to uncover the most notable deals and this is the place to find the best of the best. From Apple, Google, and Samsung gear right through to all of the best accessories for all of them, smart home deals, e-bikes, and much more. 

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now live! We are looking at the biggest and most impressive array of discounts Amazon has ever offered at one time, from Apple, Samsung, and Google gear right through to small kitchen appliances, yard tools, EVs, smart TVs, smart home gear, apparel, and everything in between. Today’s first batch daily discounts are now live alongside a gigantic selection of discounts you can shop at a discount right now. 

Down below you’ll find a collection of the all the best 4th of July deals live today. We are indeed on the horizon of the massive summer Prime Day event, so there will be a whole lot more big ticket deals landing then, but there are certainly loads of notable deals across the Apple and Samsung lineup alongside accessories for all of it, big-time PC laptop and gaming rig offers, e-bikes, power stations, and plenty of smart home gear as well. You’ll also find loads of early Prime Day deals on Amazon’s in-house gear already on tap today too.

For those of you with penchant for leather craftsmanship, gorgeous carriers for your EDC and tech, and an affinity for the finer things, meet the new Harber London Leather Crossbody Bag. Easily the most gorgeous lightweight tech carrier I have tested out for summer 2025, let’s dive into some hands-in impressions to see if the hefty price tag is actually worth it. 

As you already know from our reporting, the first Prime Day event of the year, and the only one until we get into October is right around the corner now with select early deals already live right now. Set to kick off next week at 3 a.m. ET on July 8, we have already detailed how this year’s July event is going to be different than any other Prime Day sale we have seen to date, but Amazon has just officially revealed a sneak peek at some of the deals that will be up for grabs next week. 

Reports are surfacing all over the internet about what could very well be a detrimental flaw in the Nintendo Switch 2 design with regards to overheating issues. Yesterday we detailed some Joy-Con connection issues, likely due to faulty or lower-quality HDMI cable use, but the overheating issue might not have a work around at all. 

Publisher Bandai Namco is set to hit the virtual stage today with its 2025 summer game showcase. Scheduled to go live today on its official YouTube channel this afternoon, the publisher has already teased some of today’s big announcements and promises updates on some of its major upcoming titles as well. Check it all out down below. 

Reports have been surfacing in major way over the last 48 hours or so of issues regarding Joy-Con connectivity on Switch 2. If you have been experiencing constant or even internment connection issues with your Switch 2 controllers, that HDMI cable you’re using is likely the culprit. Details await below.

One of the biggest issues I often run into with Hall effect gaming keyboards is that they typically fall short when it comes to typing experience outside of gaming. The few that do get it right – or at least come close – like the Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE, usually cost over $300. As someone who enjoys building and tweaking mechanical keyboards as a hobby, I found myself constantly switching between standard mechanical keyboards for typing and Hall effect models for gaming. That changed when I got my hands on the Luminkey Magger68 Pro HE. Built by a brand known for offering a wide range of layouts and catering to enthusiasts with “high-end” custom boards, the Magger68 strikes that rare balance, at least for me. It’s not only great for typing but also includes all the key magnetic keyboard features like customizable actuation points. I’ve been using it as my main keyboard for both work and gaming over the past few weeks, and in this review, I’ll break down whether it’s worth considering for your setup. Hit the jump for a closer look.

Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to purchase today at Best Buy folks. This restock, in case you missed our previous coverage, is in-store only and most U.S. Best Buy locations open up at 10 a.m. local time (though you might want to call ahead of time to check your specific store). 

Ahead of the Switch 2 launch in the wake of Trump’s ugly tariff situation, analysts sent shockwaves through the gaming world after suggesting the price of the next-gen Nintendo console might end up being even higher than Nintendo initially revealed. Nintendo held the fort and stayed strong on the $449 and $499 launch prices nonetheless, but it still remains to be seen if it will remain steadfast into 2026, especially considering Nintendo Canada just officially announced what sounds a lot like hardware price hikes. 

While Best Buy just transitioned from its own early members-only sale to the now live 4th of July sale, it is officially readying its Prime Day competitor sale too. Best Buy’s Black Friday in July event will go live one day before Amazon Prime Day and we have the details for you below. 

UGREEN offers a wide range of MagSafe chargers, but the 3-in-1 MagFlow charger we’re looking at today stands out as one of the more compact and travel-friendly options. It can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once, making it a convenient all-in-one solution. I’ve recently swapped out UGREEN’s Uno Qi2 15W 2-in-1 charger for this model, and it’s been a great upgrade for my desk — especially since it’s more compact and supports an extra device. Dive in below for my hands-on impressions of the UGREEN 15W 3-in-1 MagFlow charger.

Another month ending means another month of new LEGO building sets! After last month’s massive 50-set extravaganza, I’m sure there are plenty of builders with light or empty pockets, so rest easy knowing July will be far less busy a month for everyone’s favorite brick-built pastime – but that doesn’t mean the offers are any less tempting. While it may be a much smaller pick of options (only five sets this month), there is no shortage of quality, and these new LEGO sets releasing in July 2025 already have me eager for the clock to tick over. Head below to check them out.

We had a solid run of Switch 2 console restocks this week at both Best Buy and Walmart, but there’s more on the way again. While this week’s events were all online, if you still didn’t get a chance to score one just yet, it looks like you’ll get another shot at it next week, according to an official Best Buy update. 

Now just a few weeks after the release of Nintendo Switch 2 and the new GameCube library, Nintendo has announced the first expansion to its retro Switch Online game library. Early next month, Nintendo will officially expand the Switch 2 GameCube library for the first time with its fourth entry, Super Mario Strikers. 

While most of the massive summer game showcases are now well behind us, there’s still one more to come as Capcom is readying to take the virtual stage tonight. After the new Resident Evil Requiem stole the show (for most gamers) at Summer Game Fest, tonight’s Capcom Spotlight might be one of the more anticipated showings in recent years and we already know RE9 is on the docket. 

Amazon’s first massive Prime Day sale of the year is fast approaching and it has already started to unleash some early Prime Day preview deals. This year’s July event is already shaping up to be one of, if not, the biggest ever as Amazon has significantly expanded its reach while also changing up the daily format for the first time ever. Head below for everything you need to know to get ready for Prime Day 2025. 

Just after the reveal of its next-generation flagship earbuds, Bose debuted and launched its all-new SoundLink Plus portable speaker. We have had a couple weeks to put it to the test to see if that $269 price of entry is worth it, and without giving up too many spoilers, it very much is if you can appreciate a minimalist speaker that sounds great but doesn’t come with many extras. 

Update 6/25 9 p.m. ET: Now live for Walmart+ members (everyone else at 10 p.m. ET):

• Nintendo Switch 2 Console
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Okay this it folks – the next major Switch 2 restock is going live today. As we have reported on previously, Walmart is scheduled to have what we have been told by inside sources is quite a substantial number of Switch 2 consoles up for grabs this evening, and we are here to do everything we can to make sure you get one. 

Half of the point of the Nintendo Switch 2 is to use it on the go, but you certainly want a case to do that. The dbrand Killswitch is, in many ways, the best Nintendo Switch 2 case I could ask for, but it does have one big flaw.

Twelve South is back again today with its latest new release – the Curve Nano. Just after the release of the all-in-one PowerCord charging solution, today the brand is introducing its latest ultra-simple pocket-sized smartphone accessory. Scope out the details below. 

Sony is readying its 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus celebration. There’s still time to go claim the June PlayStation Plus freebies that were announced as part of the Days of Play sale, but Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to announce the July titles alongside some extra bonuses. There will once again be three new titles members can download for FREE starting next week, but Sony is also revealing some PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary goodies as well. Details below.