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It’s time for the new Pixel 9 cases. We will be featuring a number of options throughout the day and week, but one of the first out of the gate is CASETiFY. A brand perhaps best known for its wild designs and cross over collaborations, its new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases are now ready to go with loads of different styles and plenty of customization options at the ready. Head below for a closer look. 

Update: Amazon has stepped in with gift card offers now as well:

***Note: You might need to add the items directly to your cart (for now) from this page to checkout.

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 + $30 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 + $100 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro +$200 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL + $200 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold + $350 Amazon gift card

• Google Pixel 9 + $100 Best Buy gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro + $200 Best Buy gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL + $200 Best Buy gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold + $350 Best Buy gift card

Pixel 9 preorder deals are kicking off today folks! Today is the day we finally get an official look at the new Pixel 9 smartphones, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL as well as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google took the stage at its headquarters in Mountain View, California to debut the next-generation Pixel devices with a heavy push towards the future of Android and Gemini AI. But we are here for the Pixel 9 preorder deals and there are hundreds in savings going live shortly (if they aren’t already).

Yesterday we got the official look at the four upcoming LEGO Wicked sets ahead of their October release alongside the movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Arianna Grande, and now one of the most highly anticipated sets of 2024 has just officially been unveiled as well. The LEGO Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set will be bringing the popular stop-motion film to life right into your homes this September (but don’t worry about twisted presents running amuck and causing chaos). Head below to get the details and check out the photos too.

Today we are taking hands-on look at Oakywood’s latest addition to its desk organization lineup, the modular drawers. Made to perfectly tuck under its Desk Shelf-meets monitor riser, or be used on their own, they were officially unveiled to the public at the top of the month, and after giving them a test run for a few weeks, I’m ready to weigh in. Head below for my hands-on impressions of the new Oakywood desktop drawers in the latest entry to our long-running Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

It’s been one hell of a month so far for LEGO fans – and we’re not even halfway through August yet! We kicked off the month with the massive wave of 90 new building sets that are now available for purchase, plus we’ve also gotten the announcement of the two winners of the third 2023 Ideas Review round and the official trailer for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Disney+ special. Last week we got a sneak peek at the four upcoming LEGO Wicked sets – which the LEGO Group has officially unveiled today for pre-order! These colorful sets will be dropping in October just in time for the premiere of the movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Arianna Grande. Head below for more details and photos.

We’re just about a month away from the premiere of the new LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy special, and earlier today the official trailer was released, giving us a clearer look at the upcoming reimagining. The four-part event will be airing September 13 on Disney+ and will finally give us the full stories to some of the wild twists we’ve already seen in the two new building sets released earlier this month among the massive 90-set wave. Head below to view the official trailer.

Tonight Vanpowers will be launching its Ride & Share rewards program/promotion that can ultimately net you up to $900 off its two GrandTeton All-Terrain e-bikes if you’re lucky, but everyone can score hundreds in savings anyway.  No matter what you’re looking at a price on the GrandTeton-Pro e-bike for $1,699 shipped, and the GrandTeton-Ultra e-bike at $2,599 shipped, after starting from their $1,899 and $2,899 price tags. This will be the first available discounts on these new models that were first revealed at CES 2024, dropping by $200 or $300 in price as they become available for early-bird pre-orders. However, the rewards program sees to it that the savings continues to $600 more for the lucky few that can get their bids in quickest.

We try our best around to save you money and promote products and initiatives attached to them to safeguard our environment on a regular basis. Our Green Deals hub is loaded with ways for you to do both every day of the week, from e-bikes and gas-free tools as well as accessories to free us all from the restraints of fossil fuels. But today we are focusing on a new piece of kit for iPhone from the folks over at Caudabe with every purchase supporting forests across America. 

Update: AMD’s new Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X are now live on Amazon as well, starting at $279.

AMD has officially launched its hotly anticipated Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors, and they’ve started to hit the shelves today. The timing here, I’d say, is great considering how many of Intel’s 13th and 14th gen processors are struggling with stability issues right now. The new Ryzen 9000 series includes four new desktop processors — the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X, the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X, and lastly the 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X. Out of the four, only the octa-core Ryzen 7 9700X and the hexa-core Ryzen 5 9600X are hitting the shelves today, with the other two scheduled to arrive next week on August 15. Head below for more details on the pricing, availability, and compatibility details.

Update: The new Anker Prime Charging Station lineup with onboard displays and app control also include an entry-level 9,600mAh 65W Battery Pack and a 14-port Docking Station. 

• Anker Prime 9,600mAh Power Bank $85 (Reg. $90)
• Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station $250

Yesterday we featured the brand’s unique new 6-in-1 250W Prime Charging Station with onboard status and clock display, but today it’s time for the new 240W 8-in-1 Anker Prime Charging Station. This one takes on a more slim form-factor while still delivering the high-tech onboard display action and an arguably more versatile setup with a removable extension cable unit and app control on iPhone and Android devices. Now available for purchase with a launch deal, head below for a closer look at the new 240W 8-in-1 Anker Prime Charging Station. 

Troubadour and MUJJO are well known around these parts for delivering high-quality accessories for Apple gear and other tech. The former of which debuted its new Apex Everyday Tote a couple of weeks ago and we have been lucky enough to test drive it in person to see if it deserves to carry around your precious tech cargo. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Troubadour MacBook Apex Everyday Tote in the latest entry to our Tested with 9to5Toys series.

We feature plenty of unique and useful chargers around here, but it’s not often we see them in the form of this new Anker Prime Charging Station with an onboard LCD display. The heads-up, almost dashboard-like unit delivers on all of the usual charging prowess you would expect from a device like this, but with some serious output wattage to support even your most power hungry of gear alongside a conversation-starting display that would even have this tech writer saying something like, “what do we have here?” if I happened upon it for the first time in your setup. Now available for purchase with a nice launch discount, head below for more details on the new Anker Prime Charging Station. 

There’s an exciting slew of new Switch games set to land starting next month starting with the new Zelda Echoes of Wisdom. While we already detailed some of the FREE bonuses you can land with pre-orders of the new Zelda game (check out the new 6-minute trailer right here) , there are some ways to score straight up cash deals on the slate of new Switch games that are going up for pre-order right now too. A couple quick moves and some lateral thinking can net you prices well below any of the early discounts we tend to track on first-party Switch games after release, and we are going to detail them below. 

Courtesy of Xbox Wire, we now have a complete list of what’s landing on — and leaving — Xbox Game Pass in August. This month we have a new day-one release, along with two classics coming to Game Pass in the first half of the month to fill your download queue. We also have a few games leaving the subscription before the Xbox Game Pass price hike next month. Shore up your subscription into the future with a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at $27 instead of $60, and then head below to get the full details.

We have spotted a new Spigen iPad case for Apple’s latest M2 Air models. We are looking at the brand’s latest release to its Enzo collection – this is where its higher-end leather offerings land as a sort of elevated option over the traditional builds. This time it is side-stepping the leather and looking to wrap your new M2 iPad Air in the Aramid fiber material we have seen the brand leverage in the past. Now available for purchase for both 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models, head below for more deals and a closer look at the new Spigen iPad case. 

It’s been a busy and exciting start to August for LEGO fans, with the LEGO Group dropping 90 new building sets at the start of the month, following on its own heels by then introducing the 2024 seasonal Halloween and Christmas sets that will be dropping in September. Today we’re getting another big piece of news in the form of the two revealed Ideas sets that have been crowned winners of the third 2023 Review round and will be getting their official brick treatments in the foreseeable future. One of them jumps straight from beloved literature/film series Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while the other is a slice of life diorama straight out of the Italian Riviera.

While we have seen a number of other TV brands implement software options to mimic the look and feel of owning a Samsung wall art-meets-TV The Frame display, TCL is finally ready to deliver the real thing stateside. Today the value-packed smart TV brand is decidedly taking things up a notch with its first lifestyle television in North America known as the NXTFRAME TV – a “premium product that brings advanced technology and modern style together with customizable artwork to provide a unique experience and value.” Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Some new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gameplay footage was just released. Nintendo unleashed a slate of super exciting new releases during its summer Direct showcase, from Mario & Luigi: Brothership and Donkey Kong Country Returns to Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Metroid Prime 4, but we are also on the verge of the new Zelda game too. Players are set to explore the lands of Hyrule in a whole new way with a new protagonist no less (Zelda!), and Nintendo just unleashed a new trailer to give adventurers a fresh look at the kingdom in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ahead of launch next month. 

August certainly started off with a big bang as LEGO released a massive wave of 90 new building sets – with plenty for builders of all interests. Among the excitement of open sales, the LEGO Group has officially revealed three upcoming 2024 seasonal sets – a Halloween diorama and two Christmas-themed decoration builds slated to drop at the very tail end of summer. Head below to learn more and browse through the collected photos.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-order bonuses are starting to go live folks. This summer’s Nintendo Direct was easily one of the most exciting in recent memory and, at least for me, the most exciting showcase of the year in all of gaming. Not only did we catch our first glimpse of the shiny new golden Hyrule Edition Nintendo Switch Lite (pre-orders are still live by the way), but we also got one of the most impressive lineup of first-party Nintendo games in a long while if you ask me – Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and perhaps the biggest surprise of them all, an actual look at the fabled Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and that’s just to name a few. While we will have to wait until next year to take control of the “galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter, Samus Aran,” the new Zelda game is right around the corner now and some sweet pre-order bonuses have arrived. 

The world (and life) moves fast and we humans can only do enough in our lives to keep up with it as best we can. One growing aspect that many are trying to find solutions to in the modern world is how to get to all our daily appointments – work, school, social events – in the most affordable and environmentally conscious way. While EVs are certainly the best current answer to the growing questions, they can often fall outside of reach for many due to costs. Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP, which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology. That’s why I was absolutely giddy when I was first approached to test out the CLIP and visit the office here in NYC. You can continue reading below to get my hands-on impressions of this ingenious new device – and be sure to check out the short video of my ride too!

Elevation Lab has long been among our favorite AirTag accessory makers. From its ultra-rugged waterproof TagVault original right through to some of the more recent and specialized releases like the magnetic version and the TagVault Fabric, it makes an Apple item tracker mount/case for just about situation. It more recently released some casual safety pin models, and today we spotted a new model that expands that lineup with the Elevation Lab TagVault AirTag Dual Pin Discreet – an elevated version of the original so you can attach your AirTag to just about anything you could attach a safety pin too. Now available starting at under $10 Prime shipped, the rest of the details are down below. 

Heads up Switch Online members, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is on the way soon. Nintendo has now taken to its official X (Twitter) feed to announce the latest edition to its Expansion Pack lineup just after the debut Zelda Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, and the original Super Mario Land. The Red Rescue Team edition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon will go live for members in exactly one week from today. 

Update: You can now land the new UGREEN’s new in-flight/vehicle wireless earbuds audio adapter down at $28.29 Prime shipped after clipping the on-page coupon.

We just spotted a brand new in-flight and car audio adapter for AirPods and other wireless headphones courtesy of the official UGREEN Amazon storefront. These handy little devices have, perhaps, been made popular by way of the Twelve South AirFly lineup, allowing users to hardwire into airplane entertainment systems and then beam the audio directly to their wireless earbuds and headphones. They can be, for many, an invaluable piece of tech for traveling, be it vacation a couple times a year or folks taking frequent business trips, and they also work on the road in the car. UGREEN’s latest take on the product category is now available for purchase with a 15% launch deal of sorts by way of an on-page coupon via Amazon. Head below for more details. 

Nomad has been on a roll this year with new tech accessory releases, but the most exciting of them, at least for me, is its new Apple Find My Tracking Card. A first for the brand, I had high hopes when I got my hands on one a couple days before the official reveal, and now it’s time to weigh-in after using it everyday for the last month or more. Head below for more details in the latest edition of Tested with 9to5Toys. 

I have been a big fan of the Oakywood gear for years, as anyone who has read my reviews can attest. Its sustainably-sourced, handmade wooden accessories and desks are simply wonderful and I still use much of it to this day – I have its coasters and desktop trays in front of me right now, and its headphone stand on the shelf behind me. Today, the brand is debuting a slew of new releases all with the same environmentally-focused approach and gorgeous designs made from natural materials. This includes its latest Standing Desk PRO, Standing Desk TOUCH, some new under-desk organization gear, floating shelves, and more. Get a closer look down below. 

SANDMARC, one of our favorite Apple gear and iPhoneography brands, has now introduced its new MacBook Messenger Pro bag. The brand has always specialized in gear for photographers and filmmakers, but it also happens to make some of the best accessories out there for iPhone users of all sorts. As I have said previously, its leather iPhone cases are a personal favorite of mine (I’m using one right now) and the 100mm Macro Lens I just reviewed is both simply brilliant and incredibly easy to use no matter who you are. But today it is turning its attention to the carrier space, landing alongside its latest iPhoneoprgaphy backpack, to debut its new MacBook Messenger Pro bag. Head below for a closer look and our exclusive deal price. 

Well folks, August 1 is almost here, which means there’s plenty of brand new LEGO building sets poised to hit online shelves and ship out once the clock officially ticks over to Thursday on the East Coast. We’ve been buzzing here at 9to5Toys about the latest sets over the last few months, and now today we have this one-stop shopping index for all your brick-building needs. Head below for a looks at every new LEGO set releasing in August 2024.

The latest entry in the Mana series, Visions of Mana, is set for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S next month. But gamers can now give the anticipated new experience a try early as the Visions of Mana FREE demo is now ready to go across all platforms ahead of the August 29, 2024 release date. Head below for more details and some quick links to the demo. 

The official PlayStation Summer sale is now in full swing with some particularly notable deals on both hardware and software. We were quick out of the gate to highlight the most notable offers over the weekend, but you’ll find all of the best PlayStation deals on tap right now in this feature post. While the annual Days of Play sale tends to offer up the biggest and best PlayStation deals at one time, the summer event is stepping in to (for the most part) serve up deals that are either just as good or, in some cases, far better. Those include the best price ever on PlayStation VR2 alongside solid price drops on PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories for them, and a host of first- and third-party PS5 games. All of the best PlayStation deals on tap right now are waiting below. 

Update: The new Astro Bot controller is now up for pre-order directly from PlayStation and at Game Stop for Pro members. 

Just after the new Concord special edition pre-orders went live, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to give us our very first look at the new Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller. With pre-orders set to go live early next month directly from Sony and select retailers, be sure to head below for more details and a closer look at the new custom gamepad for PlayStation’s adorable robot mascot. 

In honor of Hello Kitty turning 50 this year, Razer has teamed up with Sanrio to offer a collection of adorable gaming gear. The new Hello Kitty and Friends Edition lineup has a bunch of customized gaming gear including the Kraken Kitty V2 gaming headset, the Ornata V3 Tenkeyless keyboard, the Gigantus V2 Cloth gaming mouse pad, and more. The new gear is now available to purchase from both Amazon.

It’s been a big day for LEGO fans, whether it’s the excitement for the latest LEGO Star Wars 75388 Jedi Bob’s Starfighter build or the next LEGO Super Mario World addition in the form of the 71438 Mario and Yoshi set (which is also now available for pre-order!), we’re getting plenty of our favorite non-fiction characters in our favorite brick-built format. Joining the illustrious lineup of upcoming kits is the long-awaited and now officially revealed LEGO Dungeons & Dragons 71047 minifigures that are slated for a September release, as well as an additional package option to collect them in. Head below to learn more.

We love the fun and playful elago AirPods cases, from ice cream and avocado designs to classic cassettes, Mac-inspired covers and, arguably, the most popular of them all, the Game Boy model. They clearly aren’t for everyone, but when it comes to folks that can appreciate this sort of whimsical approach to tech accessories, elago is one of the best. It has recently issued its AW5 Game Boy case for Samsung’s brand new Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds and you can already score a nice little launch deal on it. 

Elgato’s Stream Deck+ is one of the most functional controllers you can have on your desk. But if you ever thought the Stream Deck+ with its usual programmable keys, LCD display, and knobs isn’t enough for you, then Elgato has launched two new docks to improve its functionality further. There’s a new $119.99 XLR Dock which slots right into the rear of the Stream Deck+, turning it into an audio station. If you don’t have use for an XLR Dock, then there’s also a $59.99 USB Hub that adds a bunch of USB ports and an SD card reader.

Well folks, today is another day of big LEGO news and reveals, and coming in alongside the first leaked images of the new 71438 Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi set (pre-order now!), the LEGO Group has officially revealed its 75388 Jedi Bob’s Starfighter set that will be apart of the massive wave of releases coming next week. There’s plenty of new information and photos now available, coming in just short of pre-order availability. Head below to check out what this new build has to offer.

Just ahead of next month’s official debut of Concord and its PvP battles on PS5, the new official limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller has arrived. Sony says the design “showcases the colourfully vibrant nature of this new and spectacular sci-fi” experience with pre-orders now live roughly one month before the game itself goes prime time. 

Moza’s latest sim racing accessory is the Vision GS Steering wheel. With a futuristic GT-centered design, the Vision GS incorporates a premium build and materials, a rotating display, and 72 programmable input signals for a genuinely immersive sim-racing experience. But it all comes at a cost. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Update: Go, go, go! The new Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set is now up for pre-order directly from LEGO!! 

August is on the horizon and with it will be coming a wave of anticipated LEGO building sets, which we’ve been seeing leaks and official reveals for left and right for the last few months. After so many LEGO Star Wars news, we’re getting an unexpected change-up with a first look at new leaked images of the upcoming 71438 Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi set, courtesy of a Singaporean LEGO certified store, that is slated for an October release.

Troubadour, a brand that falls under the same fold as the beloved MUJJO, is introducing its new Apex Everyday Tote MacBook and laptop bag today. The brand is best known for its range of tech and everyday carriers, from backpacks and crossbody slings, to Messenger bags, duffles, and more, for the office, running errands, overnight trips, and weekends away. Delivering modern design sensibilities with a touch of luxury that lands with mid-range prices somewhere between the lower-end options and the luxury solutions, the new MacBook Tote is the latest addition to the brand’s Apex lineup and it’s now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Update: The official CASETiFY Deadpool and Wolverine collection is now live and available for purchase.

It’s been a little while since we touched down with CASETiFY’s growing lineup of official crossover Apple gear collections, but with the new Deadpool x Wolverine lineup set to touchdown soon, it’s about time we did. The Merc with the Mouth is about to take center stage with (just about) everyone’s favorite X-Men, and CASETiFY is set to launch a new collection of iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch bands, AirPod cases, MacBook covers, and more in collaboration with Marvel to celebrate. Head below or a closer look. 

Burton Goods makes some of the best leather Apple Watch bands out there. They are easily in our top 5 you can buy anywhere, if not higher, and the lineup is growing today with two new cuff models. On top of that, we have secured 9to5 readers a special exclusive discount that will knock 25% off your order using code 95AW25 at checkout. This code will yield the lowest possible price you’ll find anywhere and you can learn about the new Burton Goods Logan Leather Cuff and Leather Cuff For Apple Watch Ultra down below. 

It’s been an exciting couple of months with all the latest LEGO news and reveals, and before next month arrives and drops several building sets that fans are already buzzing over, the LEGO Group has just unveiled the first wave of the highly desired LEGO Fortnite sets ahead of their October 2024 release date – and what’s best about this big reveal that’s been years in the making? The veil is being tossed off at the same time that pre-orders have been opened up!

We all know Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is set to take center stage this fall on October 25 – check out the latest gameplay showcase here, but the official Xbox Wire just announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming to Game Pass on July 24, that’s tomorrow. To get gamers ready for the latest installment in the series, Xbox has now announced COD MW3 will be making its way to Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate in less than 24 hours time. 

Nomad is back again today with a new limited edition Apple Watch band release, this time in celebration of the 2024 Summer Games. It has been a busy few months over at Nomad, first with the release of its wonderful Find My wallet tracker card with MagSafe charging, then its brand new leather passport holder, followed by the limited edition “Blurple” Watch band, and more recently, its wall adapter with an integrated Apple Watch charger. But it’s summer releases clearly aren’t done yet. The brand its now ready to unleash its patriotic Apple Watch Sport Band, clad in red, white, and blue striping designed in honor of athletes across the world. Now available for purchase, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

ESR is an affordable tech accessory brand we have been featuring around here for years. It delivers everything from Qi2 MagSafe chargers to iPhone car mounts and just about everything in-between at prices that tend to undercut just about everyone out there. Well today, it is taking its latest creation to Kickstarter to serve up some early bird deals on the new Geo Wallet with built-in Find My action. Pricing kicks off from just $38 for folks that opt in early (but you better act quick, as units are selling out fast) with delivery scheduled for September of this year. Head below for more details. 

I’m sure all of you, like us here at 9to5Toys, are getting more and more excited as the days get closer to August and its massive release of upcoming LEGO building sets, which we have been extensively covering for months now. The majority of these new builds set to launch are Star Wars additions, like the 75389 The Dark Falcon and 75393 TIE Fighter and X-Wing Mash-up sets or the LEGO 75398 C-3PO figure. Well, today, everyone’s favorite brick-building company has also officially started shipping out the The Force of Creativity coffee-table book ahead of next month’s launch extravaganza, and we’re here to bring you a quick rundown on what to expect.

With LEGO’s Insiders’ Days sale officially over, everyone’s favorite brick-building company has just temporarily brought back its popular LEGO D&D Mimic Dice Box GWP (gift with purchase) for LEGO Insiders who purchase the extensive Ideas 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale set that first released back at the start of April. There’s also the added bonus of receiving an additional GWP set on top of the Mimic build too, so long as you make your purchase before the cut off date, which we detail below.