News

Update 10/3: We just spotted newly opened pre-orders for this new game at Best Buy for the Nintendo Switch and PS5, while Amazon has opened pre-orders on the PS5 edition.

We’ve already gotten some recent LEGO partnership news that has plenty of builders abuzz with excitement, like the LEGO Group joining Formula 1 to bring us more high-speed sets or the team-up with Nike that has teased plenty of co-branded mystery, but yesterday we got even more highly anticipated news as LEGO and Guerilla Games finally announced the official release date for the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures video game! You can also head below to get more information and check out the official pre-order trailer.

Update 2: PlayStation 5 Chroma DualSense controllers are now available for pre-order at Amazon in the Teal, Indigo, and Pearl colorways. 

Update: The new PlayStation 5 Chroma collection plates and DualSense controllers are now available for purchase via PlayStation Direct. 

As we reported yesterday, Sony is hosting the next State of Play this afternoon and we are here to watch it along with you. We knew there was going to be 30+ minutes of news and updates on upcoming PS5 games and PS VR2 titles, as per Sony’s official announcement, but it looks like an update on the PlayStation Store might have given up, at least, some of the surprises we would have been in for today as well (more details on this below). We aren’t expecting to see any new hardware, considering how busy Sony has been on that front over the last week or so with PS5 Pro and the 30th anniversary PS1-style consoles and controllers, but either way it all starts very soon and you can follow along down below. 

Update: The new transparent Xbox Ghost Cipher wireless gamepad is now up for pre-order at Best Buy and Walmart as well. 

Much like what it did with its Vapor line, Microsoft is expanding its official transparent Cipher Xbox gamepads beyond the sweet Sky blue model we featured recently starting today. Taking to the Xbox Wire, Microsoft has now officially unveiled the complete lineup of new transparent Elite Series 2 Cipher gamepads with see-through top-cases “letting you relive the magic of seeing the inner workings of your favorite gadgets.” All of the new models and elements will be available as part of the Xbox Design Lab where users can effectively design their very own wireless Xbox controller alongside the new Ghost Cipher Special Edition clear and gold model you can score right now via the official storefront. Head below for more details. 

Last week we got plenty of big LEGO news, like the newest Disney kit, the massive UCS Star Wars Jabba’s Sail Barge build that will likely be a coveted display item, the big partnership between LEGO and Formula 1 – plus, just yesterday we spotted the first of the 2024 Advent Calendar discounts hit Amazon. Today, we’re getting another reveal straight from the LEGO Group, and this one is ready for inclusion in your LEGO Christmas village. Poised to hit markets this October, The LEGO Icons 10339 Santa’s Post Office set comes months ahead of Christmas to bring a little more holiday cheer into the world. You can check out what to expect and get some looks at the in-depth pictures below.

Today, Marshall is debuting its next-generation over-ears known as the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Headphones. In partnership with Green Day frontman and 4-time Grammy Award winner, Billie Joe Armstrong, the release of the new Monitor III A.N.C. coincides with the 30th anniversary of the brand’s seminal album, aiming to inject some “desperately needed rock ‘n’ roll into the monotonous world of noise-cancelling headphones.” 

One of the latest releases from Govee is putting its smart multi-color lighting treatment up on the table or nightstand, complete with Matter support. The new Govee Table Lamp 2 delivers on a similar smartphone and smart home-controlled lighting experience, just with an all-new design featuring 360-degree lighting and a clear base that allows it to standout from many of the no-name options you’ll find on Amazon. Now available for purchase with some launch deals, we will take a deeper dive down below. 

After debuting a bunch of new gaming gear at its Logi PLAY 2024 event last week, Logitech has just announced some handy peripherals for creative professionals. The brand has launched the new MX Creative Console that’s designed to control Adobe Photoshop and Premier Pro. Now available to pre-order on Amazon for $199.99 shipped, the MX Creative Console includes a Stream Deck-like keypad and a dialpad, delivering plenty of buttons and an analog dial to help you get control of your creative workloads. Head below for more details and a closer look.

UGREEN, best known for its charging solutions and accessories, has partnered with Intel to bring its next-generation NASync series of network attached storage (NAS) devices to the market. These new NASync devices debuted earlier this year at CES and have been live since then on Kickstarter, but they’re finally hitting other marketplaces now and are finally available on Amazon. Both the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 and NASync DXP4800 Plus are available to purchase now for $359.99 and $629.99 shipped, respectively, once you clip the on-page 10% off coupon. Head below for more details and a closer look at these new devices.

In case you missed it, the AeroPress is going premium folks. The brand’s beloved coffee makers have been a staple around here for years, among both staffers and readers, in camping kits, and atop kitchen countertops leveraging a patented press function to make a, frankly, delicious cup of joe with the special brand of “total immersion” brewing. The latest models are made of a “durable, shatterproof” plastic-like material, but a the new premium high-end glass model is here to grace your countertop the way no other AeroPress ever has. 

Qi2 wireless chargers are on the rise and the latest one just hit the shelves courtesy of UGREEN. After launching its 2-in-1 Qi2 Uno charger, UGREEN is back again with another Qi2 unit called the MagFlow Qi2 charging stand. Just like many other recent releases on the market, this one also comes with two charging pads to power your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously. This Qi2 charger is now available to buy from UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront for $49.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Nomad debuted its new iPhone 16 case collection shortly after the new Apple handsets made their first official appearance, and today we are taking our first hands-on look at one of them. The brand introduced a new model this year known as the Traditional Leather Case for iPhone 16 with a complete leather wrap around the sides and I was very interested the first time I laid eyes on it. So let’s dive in and see if this thing really is one of the best leather iPhone 16 case I have seen yet as part of our hands-on Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Just in time for iPhone 16, the new Apple Watch, and AirPods 4, Journey is now ready to debut its latest charging solution known as the GLYDE 4-in-1. The brand says the GLYDE is the “world’s first charger with a retractable wireless charging lid,” combining a portable charging station with a 10,000mAh onboard power bank. Now available for purchase on the official Journey site, you’ll find a nice 20% pre-order discount available once it is added to your cart. 

While the first two editions of our new 9to5Toys Travel Kit series took us to the Big Apple and the swamps of Virginia and North Carolina, today we are focused on an overnighter wedding closer to home. The bulk of the event is going to be a lightweight affair and will only require a few things – suit, watch, some extras for the groomsmen, and an iPhone for the most part. But because I’ll be checking into a hotel room on the premises, I will need to put together a small kit with some must-have gear for an overnight wedding.

We are now less than 12 hours from delivery day, so we thought it was time to rundown the best MagSafe wallets for iPhone 16. We have collected our favorite options for Apple’s latest handset below, some brand new, some classics, and all of them will work on all MagSafe-equipped iPhones. But if you just picked up a case for you new handset and are looking to grab a new card carrier you’ll find our favorites below, including full-grain and vegan leather, crystal clear, kickstand models, lockable designs, and even some with Find My tracking built-in. Head below to check out our favorite card carriers for Apple’s new iPhone 16 models. 

We all sort of thought it was coming about as much as we thought it definitely wasn’t, but Sony just debuted the official new 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Console Bundles in epic PS1 gray! The pre-orders for PS5 Pro are set to kick off in just under a week’s time, but Sony is landing today with an exciting new announcement to take its 30th anniversary celebration to the next level with the new PS5 Pro, PS5 Digital, all of its controls now receiving a special, nostalgic coat of gray paint and retro PlayStation logos. Scope it all out below. 

DJI has just released its latest action camera, the Osmo Action 5 Pro. Besides being the next numerical number, this generation also has “Pro” in its name. What gives is that Pro designation? DJI claims 13.5 stops of dynamic range and up to four hours of battery life. Combined with 47GB of internal storage, will it be my new favorite action camera for motovlogging? Stick around and watch the video below to find out. 

After taking a look at some of our favorite new Spigen models, today the elago AirPods 4 cases have surface on Amazon starting at even lower prices. We have been featuring the brand’s minimalist silicone and clear cases for some years now, but it is always its fun retro-inspired models that really catch our eye. The new AW5, or Game Boy-style case, as well as its vintage pager-style models are now ready to go for Apple’s new AirPods 4 that are set to begin shipping tomorrow, and everything is seeing some nice launch deals courtesy of the brand’s official Amazon storefront. Scope them out down below. 

Apple’s iPhone 16 has been all but confirmed to have upped the ante when it comes to wired charging prowess. We know it is capable of juicing up at 25W via Apple’s official new MagSafe charger when it comes to wireless action. But for you speed demons looking for the fastest possible juice up, cables remain your best option and we have organized some of our favorite options to help you get the job done. 

We’ve had an exciting week of LEGO news and reveals, whether that’s the new brick-built Disney set, the massive UCS Star Wars Jabba’s Sail Barge set that has plenty of people abuzz, or the ongoing promotions offered in celebration of Batman Day 2024. Switching tracks and heading into a different direction this morning – and following right along by way of its Nike partnership from last month – the LEGO Group has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with Formula 1, ready at the line for a 2025 F1 season start. Head below for more, including a fun teaser trailer of what to expect!

HTC Vive is upgrading its lineup of Extended Reality wearables with the new Focus Vision headset. Priced at $999.99 shipped, this new headset promises gamers a better experience compared to older models with built-in eye-tracking, improved cameras, better hand-tracking, and more. The HTC Vive Focus Vision headset is available to pre-order today on Amazon and it starts shipping on October 18, 2024. Head below for more details and a closer look.

While it did start to slow up briefly, an alleged and quite substantial Switch 2 leak has hit the net with supposed renders of the new upcoming console as well as a host of details on the specs. Several of the details have been corroborated from various sites, but as usual, we have no inside details we can share at this time on the new Nintendo Switch 2, and all of this, despite being quite compelling, should be taken with a grain of salt. 

Bose has now officially unveiled its next-generation QuietComfort wireless earbuds. Very much like Apple just did at its Glowtime event just over a week ago, Bose isn’t dethroning its latest generation flagship QuietComfort Ultra earbuds – its direct competition for the AirPods Pro 2 – but rather updating its mid-ranger QuietComfort buds with the next-gen set. 

Nintendo is expanding its Super NES Switch Online library today with four new titles headlined by Battletoads Double Dragon, classic arcade-style racing, and some retro Super Famicom dodge ball action. Roughly a week before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and following new additions to the service like these classic Mega Man titles and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, all four of the new Switch Online games are available starting right now. Check out the details below. 

We’ve had an exciting week of LEGO reveals, whether its the three new Wednesday Addams sets, the larger Ideas 21352 Magic of Disney kit, and this morning’s massive UCS LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge build alongside the smaller 40755 Imperial Dropship vs. Rebel Scout Speeder set. Today though, LEGO is kicking off its selection of Batman Day promotions centered around the Caped Crusader as he celebrates his 85th anniversary this year – congrats on the milestone Bruce! Head below to check out all the rewards and the gift with purchase that will be running through to next week.

Logitech has announced a bunch of new gaming gear at its Logi PLAY 2024 event. The brand has debuted new esports-focused gaming gear, expanding its already solid Logitech G gaming lineup. It kicked off the event with the new PRO X TKL RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard with analog switches. It was followed by a pair of new gaming mice — Logitech G PRO 2 LIGHTSPEED and the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 DEX — along with a bunch of other gear including a new shifter for racing sim, a new model of Astro A50 headset, and more. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Last week we saw some pretty big buzz surrounding the newly revealed LEGO Wednesday Addams sets and the Ideas 21352 Magic of Disney kit, and the LEGO Group is coming in hot this morning with an even bigger unveiling, this time for more fun in a galaxy far, far away. Inbound for an October release, there is the UCS LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge build and the smaller 40755 Imperial Dropship vs. Rebel Scout Speeder set. On top of both of these new kits, there’s also an exciting gift with purchase on Jabba’s Sail Barge that we will discuss with you later in this post. Head below to learn more about what to expect as well as getting first looks in the collected photos.

Satechi debuted its new Find My passport wallet alongside the rest of the tech industry’s IFA launches, and following a string of models from other brand’s leveraging Apple’s item tracking action. But with Satechi being among our favorite accessory makers out there, and it’s latest release coming along with one very useful feature we have yet to see much from the competition, we decided to get hands-on to give it a run for its money. Head below for our hands-on impressions.

We have already detailed our favorite new iPhone 16 cases and some bands for Series 10 and Ultra 2, but now it’s time to look at some new AirPods 4 cases. Spigen always has a good selection of options for folks to safeguard their shiny new AirPods case without breaking the bank and we are ready to take a closer look at some of our favorite new releases from the brand for Apple’s latest buds. Just about all of them are seeing some launch deals on Amazon right now by way of on-page coupons too. Head below for a closer look. 

The new Eve Light Switch with Matter is debuting today. In the brand’s continued effort to future-proof its popular HomeKit smart home ecosystem, today Eve is launching its Light Switch with Matter, allowing the switch to be controlled directly via iOS 18 on iPhone 15 Pro and the new iPhone 16 devices without a home hub and play nice with the rest of the Matter gear in your setup. This, much like what we saw with its smart Weather Station back in July, also means the brand is serving up a free Matter firmware upgrade for existing owners of the third-generation Eve Light Switch via the Eve app. 

It’s official folks, Amazon has now announced this year’s fall Prime Day sale for October 8 and 9. Officially known as Prime Big Deal Days, this year’s event, as we predicted, will take place on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, roughly seven weeks before the big Black Friday festivities kick off and in about three weeks from today. Amazon has taken to its official newsroom to set the Prime Big Deal Days in stone and we have all of the details you need waiting down below. 

Update: The 2024 Nintendo holiday console bundles are now up for pre-order at GameStop with one FREE game and 12-month Switch Online membership:

• OLED Mario Kart 8 bundle $350
• Standard Mario Kart 8 bundle $300

Nintendo has now officially announced this year’s Switch holiday bundles, and you guessed it…it’s Mario Kart, again. Nintendo has been serving up special holiday bundles every year since the debut of the Switch all those years ago, and it has, for the most part, been the same thing every year. It is getting very tired, despite the fact we are talking about a fascistic game with a fantastic system – this year there will be two bundles featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. At least one is the OLED Switch? 

We have seen some cool new iPhone 16 cases this year, some with Camera control buttons, bumper cases with aerospace metal, and some gorgeous leather options, but we also just spotted Spigen’s new classic iPod-looking model. The brand is no stranger to introducing designs heavily-inspired by classic Apple gear, much like the G3 iMac case that is now live for iPhone 16, and for the launch of Apple’s latest it is also bringing back one of its iPod designs. Now available for purchase in Classic Black or Classic Silver for iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, you can get a closer look at the new Spigen iPod case below. 

There is one major distinction in the iPhone case market this year for the launch of Apple’s series 16 handsets, Camera Control. With the introduction of the new multi-gesture Camera Control button, case makers couldn’t simply just resize last year’s models in order to get their covers up for sale as fast as possible, they also had to decide how they were going to handle the extra functionality and hardware changes this new camera button ushered in. 

Anker has been on a roll lately with its new Prime Power Stations followed by some of its new releases at IFA this year, but we just spotted one of its latest new gadgets for iPhone 16. The new Anker MagGo USB-C Adapter delivers microSD card reading functionality to iPhone 16 (and previous models) by way of a small MagSafe puck of sorts and a tight, integrated wrap-around USB-C cable. Now available on Amazon with a nice launch deal when paired with any of the accessories on this page, get a closer look below at the new iPhone 16 microSD card reader gadget. 

Welcome to our roundup of all the best iPhone 16 case deals now live for pre-order day. We have featured a number of these options elsewhere over the last few days, but we thought with millions of folks placing pre-orders on their shiny new iPhone 16 today it would be handy to have all of our favorites ready and waiting in one handy place for you. There is likely to be more to come in the coming days and into next week, but there are some fantastic options up for grabs right now, and some of them are scheduled to end this evening. Jump in to our collection of the best iPhone 16 case deals down below and be sure to swing back around later as we update with additional discounts.

Hot on the heels of our earlier coverage of the three new LEGO Wednesday Addams sets, the LEGO Group is dropping yet another big reveal – this time for the Disney fans among you. Set to hit the markets this October, we’re getting our first looks here at the upcoming LEGO 21352 Ideas Magic of Disney build – to balance out the Halloween creeps with a bit more colorful fantasy. What’s best about the sudden news is that this latest addition to the Disney theme is also coming to us already open for pre-order purchases! Head below to learn a bit more about what you can expect and get an in-depth look.

It’s been a little over a week since the new LEGO Over the Moon set was revealed and today the LEGO Group is back with some new creepy, cooky, spooky, ooky Addams Family theme sets focusing on one of the long-running serial’s fan-favorite characters: Wednesday Addams. Three new builds are being revealed here, the 40750 Wednesday & Enid models, the 76780 Wednesday Addams Figure, and 76781 Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room set – two of which are already open for pre-orders. Each of them comes ripped straight from the 2022 Netflix series, featuring everyone’s favorite macabre-loving child of the popular gothic family. Head below to get more information and a look at all the collected photos.

The prebuilt keyboard market is filled with a lot of compelling boards at both budget and ultra-premium price points. While the budget ones leave out a lot of features in the name of cost-cutting, the premium offerings with features like gasket mounting and hefty aluminum chassis demand a prohibitive price tag. There’s a distinct lack of reliable keyboards in the mid-range space offering a good mix of features at a palatable price point, and that’s exactly what Varmilo hopes to change with the new Muse65 Hall Effect keyboard.

The new Native Union iPhone 16 cases and accessories are now available for purchase just in-time for pre-order day. The brand is once again delivering its eco-conscious and recycled (RE)CLASSIC 3.0 alongside the ACTIVE model that “combines extra-durable drop protection with elevated materials” and the (RE)CLEAR model for folks that want to let that Teal or Desert Titanium shine through. All of these models are joined by the new Native Union City Grip lanyard wrist strap and are now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details on our favorites. 

Apple’s iPhone 16 launch has sparked a flurry of new cases, and elago is among the latest to join the fray. The brand is offering its popular silicone case for the iPhone 16 range in over 30 different finishes with prices starting from $13.50 shipped. We have come to love the smooth finish of these liquid silicone cases over the years, and they go easy on your wallet compared to other options on the market. From magnetic silicone cases in over 30 different colors to clear and even leather cases, elago has an extensive list of iPhone 16 cases ready for you to grab starting at just $13.50.

The new Apple Watch Series 10 and the new black Ultra 2 are now available for pre-order with the first units set to arrive on wrists everywhere very soon. Now seems a fitting time to go over some of our favorite new bands. Even though the new 42mm and 46mm models are compatible with the massive selection of bands already out there for Series 8 and 9, Apple has released a collection of new color options for its designs and we have featured a number of new releases from some of the top brands in the business this year already, alongside the new black titanium models to link up nicely with Apple’s stealthy new Ultra 2. Head below for our favorite Apple Watch bands for the new Seires 10 and Ultra 2.

Hot on the heels of Glorious’ GMMK 3 mechanical keyboard debut, Razer has just announced the launch of its new Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% gaming keyboard. It belongs to the same family as the BlackWidow V4 and the V4 Pro full-sized keyboard, but it differentiates itself with an OLED display, a dial, and other inclusions like pre-lubed stabilizers. The new Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% gaming keyboard is now available to pre-order exclusively from Razer’s online store for $299.99 shipped, and it’ll go on sale on more platforms including Amazon later this month. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Another one of the staple iPhone case brands is now ready to serve up its loyal fan base as the new OtterBox iPhone 16 collection is now live and ready to go. OtterBox is one of the original iPhone case makers but it has since expanded its lineup to range from the ultra-protective cases it in many ways cut its teeth on right through to some of the more fun, colorful models and even casual plant-leather daily drivers to safeguard your device from bumps and bruises. The whole lineup is now live for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Head below for more details and a closer look at some of our favorites. 

Glorious has returned with a new addition to its wildly popular GMMK keyboard lineup, the GMMK 3. The company is offering a wide range of customization options for the new GMMK 3 and is calling it the “world’s most customizable keyboard.” This new board is available in 65%, 75%, and 100% layouts, and they’re all available on Amazon now with prices starting from just $79.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look at the new GMMK 3.

Now just a couple weeks away from launch, we have spotted a new official The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom overview trailer debuting on the official Nintendo YouTube channel. While it hasn’t hit the US channel yet (it will very soon), the UK side of things is getting another early look at Zelda’s new adventure. Today’s overview trailer comes on the heels of the story details and Traversing Hyrule footage we featured at the end of August and will likely be the last good look at the game before it the launch trailer hits somewhere near the September 26 release date. Check it out below. 

We cover the new Peak Design iPhone cases every year for a couple reasons. The first of which is the somewhat unique nylon canvas fabric shell, and the second, the brand’s proprietary SlimLink locking system. You’ll find more details on both down below, alongside the rest of the highlight features on the Peak Design Everyday case for all four iPhone 16 models that are now available for purchase in all of the new colors the brand introduced last year. But it is, for the first time ever also introducing three new Clarino vegan leather designs too. Check it out after the jump.

Just as the new Qi2 standard with 15W charging has really started to take hold across the third-party Apple gear accessory space, Apple took to the virtual stage earlier this week to unleash its new 25W MagSafe Charger. While for some that might not seem like much, what with all of the fancy new AirPods, stealthy black wearables, and desert golden pocket computers dominating the air waves right now, but there are some things to consider here. 

As initially spotted over on 9to5Mac, Apple’s Beats brand is launching its very first cases this year for iPhone 16. This marks its first foray into the iPhone case design space. Now available directly from Apple and its official Amazon storefront in four different color options for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the new Beats cases are some of the only options on the market outside of the in-house Apple models that feature a proper setup for the new Camera Control button beyond just a cutout. You can get a closer look and more details down below.