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elago takes your AirPods Pro 2 back to the ’90s with its new vintage-style Pager Case at $14

elago AirPods Pro 2 Pager case
Brand new/$14.50

Update: elago’s new AirPods Pro 2 Pager case has now dropped to a new all-time low at $13.49 Prime shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. The rest of the details are waiting down below.

elago is well known around here for its vintage Mac gear and Nintendo AirPods cases, and today it is once taking us way back with its new Pager case. Now available on its official Amazon storefront with a notable launch deal, the latest from the brand’s wraps an old school, nostaligic beeper design around your modern AirPods Pro 2 case. Head below for more. 

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Tune in for 20 mins. of new games coming to Switch this year in today’s IndieWorld showcase

Nintendo IndieWorld Showcase

As we mentioned yesterday after the official announcement, Nintendo is hosting a new IndieWorld Direct presentation today to showcase a series of upcoming titles coming to Switch. This morning’s show marks the first return of Nintendo’s indie broadcast since last year gave us a look at titles like Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Blade Chimera, and the Braid: Anniversary Edition, and now it’s time to look ahead at the 2024 offerings from the smaller, niche studios. Head below for more details and to follow along with today’s IndieWorld show. 

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Razer just unveiled Firefly V2 Pro – the ‘world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat’

Firefly V2 Pro backlit mouse pad Razer
Brand new/$100

Just after the debut of its new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets and its high-end 18-inch Blade gaming laptop, Razer is launching another world-first today. Razer says its brand new Firefly V2 Pro is the “world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat” and it is now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details on the vibrant new functional accoutrement for your battlestation table top. 

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BANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to add a second customizable Action Button

BANG!CASE iPhone
Reg. $50/From $40

We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details. 

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Marshall’s new Major V headphones sport 100-hour battery life, debut with redesigned Minor IV buds

Coming soon/From $130

Marshall today is refreshing a pair of its more popular headphones and earbuds. The new Major V come with a whopping 100 hours of battery life to go alongside the Minor IV and their refreshed design. Both are complete with some other new features, as well as the classic vinyl-wrapped design and warm sound that Marshall is known for.

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The next Nintendo Switch IndieWorld showcase set to go live tomorrow morning

Nintendo IndieWorld Showcase

After giving us Direct Partner Showcase back in February, you’ll want to put down the Princess Peach Showtime! and Super Mario Bros. Wonder for 20 minutes tomorrow morning as Nintendo will debut the first IndieWorld Showcase of the year. After getting a look at STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Endless Ocean Luminous , and more during the Partner Showcase, Nintendo has now scheduled in the first major update in the world of Switch indie games for tomorrow. Details are waiting down below. 

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Review: Insta360 X4 ushers in the 8K era with a bigger battery and easy-to-use mobile editing [Video]

Insta360 is back with its latest 360 action cam, the X4. Capturing immersive video in up to a crazy 8K 360° video, it’s been upgraded with a bigger battery and protection with removable lens guards. Combined with some of the easiest-to-use mobile editing features, Insta360 is delivering even more creative possibilities with its latest candy bar-sized camera. Be sure to hit the video below to check out all of the details. 

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Samsung debuts its most affordable 120Hz 98-inch 4K smart TV with AI-enhanced picture 

98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000

After launching the bulk of its new 2024 lineup of smart TVs, today Samsung is officially expanding its ultra-large lineup with a new 98-inch model. Known as the Samsung 98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000 and now available for purchase, it delivers picture quality specifically optimized for the big screen to deliver one of the lowest-priced models from the brand with this sort of screen real-estate – others can sell for over $14,000. Head below for more details.

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PlayStation 5 Pro all but imminent now, test kits are out in the wild and Sony is readying devs

After a few major, and more than just loose rumor, reports over the last few months, it would appear the PS5 Pro is all but imminent now. Last we checked in, the technical overview of the still unconfirmed new console had surfaced, and it now looks as though even more credible sources have received a complete list of the machine’s specs. We previously suspected the pro machine would be very much like the current-generation model, just with even more powerful internals, which still appears to be the case, and Sony is now priming developers to ready titles for the console (or ensure existing games are ready to take advantage of the added horsepower). All of the details are down below. 

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Govee debuts new upgraded smart Floor Lamp 2 with Matter, illuminated base, and more

Govee Matter Floor Lamp 2
Brand new/$150

Just after the debut of its new smart Neon Rope Light 2 with Matter, Govee is expanding its lineup of intelligent floor lamps today with the new Floor Lamp 2. Delivering a similar sleek and modernist form-factor as the previous-generation models, Govee is introducing an upgraded feature set compared to the previous “best-selling” Lyra alongside Matter support to better integrate with the rest of your smart home. Now available for purchase, you can get a complete breakdown of the new Govee Floor Lamp 2 below. 

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Ottocast upgrades your in-car entertainment with wireless CarPlay, AirPlay mirroring, more at 25% off

graphical user interface, application
Save now/25% off

Ottocast wants to upgrade your car’s infotainment system. And it doesn’t matter if you already have wired CarPlay or Android Auto, either – the brand has gear to cut the cord alongside letting you use your car’s built-in display as an AirPlay monitor and more. Best of all, you can save 25% on three of its most popular options with our exclusive code toys25.

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Tested: The SmartCard with wireless charging is the best Apple Find My wallet tracker out there

KeySmart Apple Find My SmartCard
Apple Find My/$40

KeySmart, a brand perhaps best known for its Apple Find My key organizers, launched its SmartCard tracker last fall, and I was immediately intrigued. Many of the options in the Apple Find My-equipped, credit card-sized tracker category don’t feature wireless charging, if they even can be recharged at all, but KeySmart’s does. In fact, the brand claims to have the only wireless charging model on the market, as well as the thinnest at just 2mm, and it’s time to see if it’s worth the price of entry (spoiler alert, it very much is). My hands-on impressions are waiting down below. 

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Fallout 3 and New Vegas FREE for Prime members, ‘next-gen’ Fallout 4 update is here

Fallout FREE

We have some fun news and updates for Vault Dwellers today. While the Fallout series might have had some hiccups over the last few years with the rough launch of Fallout 76, the IP is seeing a major resurgence on the back of the impressive debut of the live action Prime Video series. And along with it, Amazon is giving its Prime members a chance to play some of the best games in the long-running franchise for FREE just as Bethesda’s readies the long-awaited update to Fallout 4. Hit the jump for more details. 

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Nintendo brings Mario’s Wrecking Crew ’98, SUPER R-TYPE, more to Switch Online today

Wrecking Crew ’98 Switch Online

Just after Amazon launched its latest Switch game sale with 33% off a range of top-tier, first-party titles, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) account and YouTube channel to announce the Switch Online April updates. This time around the updates are landing for base tier members, with three new classics for the SNES game library in the form of some truly retro Mario hammer-swinging, Amazing Hebereke, and some sci-fi shooter action. Head below for more details. 

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Bring the virtual links home with new 8-game Arcade1Up Golden Tee cabinet, pre-order now

Arcade1Up Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine

Following the debut of its new Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet in celebration of the launch of the new (or continuation of) the X-Men animated series, Arcade1Up is now readying gamers to hit the virtual links with the new deluxe treatment on its Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine. The deluxe model features a new larger 19-inch display as well as a fresh streamlined design of the cabinet, and it is now up for pre-order at Best Buy. Head below for more details. 

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Review: Sony’s just-announced ULT Field 1 is summer’s best new speaker

Sony ULT Field 1 Pre-order/$129

A new king of summer speakers has been crowned. Sony just revealed the new ULT Field 1 portable speaker and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. It packs everything that I can ask for from a Bluetooth offering while including some features I wasn’t even sure I should be asking for. All in a colorful package that makes the most of its $129 price tag.

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Shure upgrades its already fantastic podcast mic with the new MV7+ USB-C/XLR model

Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic
Buy now/$279

Shure makes some of the best microphones out there, many of which like the latest SM7 and the popular MV7 USB model appear on screen in the most popular podcasts on the internet. The MV7 models are some of our favorites and the brand has now launched the new next-generation model known as the MV7+ Podcast Microphone. Now available for purchase at $30 more than the previous generation model, be sure to head below to learn more about the enhancements on the new Shure MV7+. 

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ZAGG’s new felt Desk Mat adorns your work surface with built-in magnetic charging at $50

ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging
Buy now/$50

We featured a few wireless charging-equipped desk mats around here, the most notable of which is probably the Journey ALTI model that comes in various sizes and a couple colors, but ZAGG has a new option on the market that sells for even less. The new ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging is very much what it sounds like, pulling from some of the design sensibilities of its 4-in-1 charging mat (currently on sale at $60 off), and expanding it out into a full-size desk mat for your work surface with a built-in wireless charging pad. Now available for purchase at Amazon for $49.99, you can get a complete breakdown of what it can bring to the table down below. 

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LEGO Commander Cody BrickHeadz revealed alongside two new Phantom Menace sets

May 1/From $10

We can share official photos of three new LEGO Star Wars sets today. Each of the following kits will debut on May 1, including a new LEGO Commander Cody BrickHeadz figure as well as a pair of kits from The Phantom Menace. Both the Podrace Diorama and buildable Droideka will celebrate 25 years since Episode I was released.

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Roku debuts its ‘best TVs ever’ with new 120Hz Pro Series lineup, 2nd Gen voice remote, more

Roku Pro Series Smart TVs

Today Roku is debuting and launching its 2024 lineup of Pro Series smart TVs. Now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere, the latest lineup is looking to deliver some notable higher-end specs than some folks might associate with the brand’s more affordable entry level models. Hit the jump for a closer look at the brand new 2024 Roku Pro Series Smart TV lineup alongside the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). 

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Razer launches new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets, more from $50

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro playstation Xbox

Today, Razer is officially unveiling and releasing its brand new BlackShark V2 gaming headsets for PlayStation and Xbox console gamers. Just after the debut of its new Aether smart monitor light bar with Matter and the “world’s first” Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with an 18-inch 4K 200Hz display, the popular PC gaming brand is turning its attention to the console audio space with its latest headsets. While it did introduce the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro set for PC gamers last year (currently $30 off at Amazon), it’s now time for the console folks. All of the details are down below on the now available for purchase headsets. 

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Ubisoft accidentally leaks Star Wars Outlaws release date ahead of today’s story trailer debut

Star Wars Outlaws gameplay

Update: Pre-orders are now live at Best Buy on the new Star Wars Outlaws ahead of the official August 30 release date. You can play 3 days early with a copy of the Gold Edition and the standard copy comes with The Kessel Runner vehicle bonus pack. 

  • Star Wars Outlaws Standard $70
  • Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition $100

Today, Ubisoft is priming us for the upcoming release of Star Wars Outlaws with the debut story trailer. While some suggested we might have to wait for the now confirmed Ubisoft Forward summer showcase in June to see more of the game, the official story trailer is to set to premiere on YouTube in about 1-hour’s time instead. And while it did feel like we might actually have to wait on a release date, Ubisoft has now accidentally dished up the summertime slot for launch ahead of time. Head below for more details and to watch today’s Star Wars Outlaws store trailer. 

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Logitech Pro X 60 review: Compact, fast, and highly customizable [Video]

Pro X 60

Today, Logitech is out with the latest esports-focused gaming peripheral, the Pro X 60 keyboard. Making even more room for big mouse swipes than the TKL from last year, the Pro X 60 embraces the popular compact 60% keyboard layout but adds speed and some of the most robust key mapping we’ve ever seen via KeyControl in Logitech G Hub. At $179 is the new Logitech Pro X 60 going to be the go-to esports gaming keyboard? Be sure to hit the video below for all of the details. 

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Himiway offers hundreds in savings on new 80-mile C5 motorcycle e-bike, plus commuter and cargo models

a motorcycle parked on the side of a building
New lows!/$200+ off

Himiway has recently introduced three new models to its e-bike lineup, including the new C3, A7 Pro, and the all-terrain motorcycle-style C5 – each of which with notable price drops at the ready. Born back in 2017, the brand has been consistently iterating on its designs, and based on the feedback from over 50,000 users, has enhanced its riding experience across the board with new lighting tech and battery enhancements alongside the ability to reach 60 to 80 miles on a single charge in some cases. The brand is also now offering some solid promotional offers on some of its latest models, with an additional $200 in savings on top of that for 9to5 readers to ready you for upcoming spring and summer adventures. Scope out all of the details down below.  

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Tested: Hands-on with Harber London’s business-meets-EDC tech carrier for MacBook, iPad, and more

Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase. This one entered the brand’s sizable collection of Apple gear accessories and bags back in February as its latest premium, all-in-one, business-meets-EDC tech carrier. It, like all Harber London gear, costs a pretty penny, and now we are ready to see if the handmade, premium materials, and fine craftsmanship match the price tag. Head below for our hands-on review of the new Harber London Rugged MacBook Briefcase as part of our ongoing Tested with 9to5toys series. 

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Samsung launches AI-backed Bespoke appliance lineup, pre-order now at up to $1,200 off

$1,200 off/Pre-order

Samsung’s recent push to bring AI to its product lineup isn’t just about smartphones or tablets. The company is launching a whole suite of home appliances for the kitchen and laundry room backed by more advanced tech. The new Samsung Bespoke AI appliances are now available for pre-order and come backed by some launch deals at up to $1,200 off.

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The best metal Apple Watch Ultra bands anywhere just got even better [Exclusive deal]

best metal Apple Watch bands-SANDMARC
Exclusive deal/From $180

While SANDMARC already makes what I consider to be the hands-down best metal Apple Watch bands (steel and titanium) on the market, they are getting even better now.  The brand makes metal bands for Apple Watch Series models and Ultra that look and feel like they were made for a luxury timepiece – my hands-on review has all of the details there – but SANDMARC has now announced that it has conducted months of research to fine tune the perfect Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coating to match the Apple Watch Ultra perfectly – something it claims very few brands have managed to do properly. Head below for more details, to see it for yourself, and for our exclusive discount code. 

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Logitech Astro A50 X Review: An incredible gaming headset that’s not for everyone [Video]

Astro a50 x

While the $380 Astro A50X has been out for a few months now, it wasn’t until the latest firmware update that it started working as intended for me. I’ve been using it on my live streams from the sim rig, but the HDMI switching never worked between my Xbox Series X and Philips Momentum 55 monitor. But now that it’s working, it’s about time I finished up my full review of this neat but very niche product. Be sure to hit the video below for all of the details. 

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CRKD’s new half-demon anti-drift Hellboy Nitro Deck Switch gamepad now up for pre-order

Hellboy Nitro Deck
Hellboy!/Pre-order now

Just after unveiling its new NEO S retro-style controller and the brand new Nitro Deck+, both gamepads are now getting the official limited edition Hellboy treatment. The folks over at CRKD are celebrating Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary with a pair of special edition controllers made to “encapsulate the very soul of Mike Mignola’s beloved creation, where darkness and heroism collide in a timeless struggle for the fate of humanity!” Now available for pre-order directly from CRKD, head below for a closer look at the new Hellboy Nitro Deck and NEO S controllers. 

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Razer officially launches ‘world’s first’ Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with 18-inch 4K 200Hz display

RAZER BLADE 18 gaming laptop

After unveiling the “world’s first” 240Hz OLED and 4K display tech on its new Blade gaming laptops earlier this year at CES 2024, Razer is upping the ante again. Described as “the most powerful Blade ever,” today Razer is officially taking the wraps off its new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop. The “pinnacle of high-performance gaming laptops” builds upon the success of its “award-winning” Blade 16 and 14 models that debuted earlier this year, setting what Razer calls a “new benchmark for gaming and creative work with its unrivaled desktop-grade performance.” You can give it a closer look down below. 

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Next major Ubisoft Forward showcase confirmed: The future of Assassin’s Creed awaits

a group of people posing for the camera

Just after Geoff Keighley officially announced and confirmed this year’s major Summer Game Fest showcase, Ubisoft has now gone public with its plans as well. With the demise of E3, Summer Game Fest and a series of publisher specific-events have stepped into the fill the void, and we know when Ubisoft will be taking the stage. The next Ubisoft Forward event is set to take place come June 10, the same day as Apple’s highly-anticipated WWDC, and will likely be one of, if not, the biggest Ubisoft show of the year. 

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LIFX debuts two new 1,600-lumen Matter LED lights, its brightest smart bulbs yet

LIFX Matter Light Bulbs
Buy now/From $35

LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now it’s bringing that same attention to a pair of different light bulbs.

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9to5Toys Daily: April 1, 2024 – AirPods 2 hit $89, eero Max 7 Wi-Fi deals, more

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, TikTok, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

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Dreametech’s L20 Ultra smart robotic vacuum handles spring cleaning at $400 off

Dreametech L20 Ultra Save $400/$1,000

Spring cleaning season is one of the better times to consider getting a robotic vacuum to help keep your home spotless. Dreametech makes some of the more reliable options on the market, too. Now, a discount on the Dreametech L20 Ultra means it won’t have to clean out your wallet in order to let this autonomous vacuum handle the chores.

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BLUETTI intros ‘world’s first’ truly weatherproof portable power station with industry first parallel power at $600 off

BLUETTI AC240 IP65 All-Weather Portable Power Station
Early bird deal/$600 off

Time and time again, BLUETTI has revolutionized the portable power industry, and it’s about to do it all again with its new ultra-resilient AC240 IP65 All-Weather Portable Power Station. Delivering the “world’s first fully system-wide IP65 truly outdoor mobile energy storage power supply,” the AC240 portable power station is designed to withstand tough conditions alongside a series of new technical innovations, from enhanced power output and faster charging to innovative parallel power connectivity and weatherproofing advancements both inside and out. Making its world-wide debut today, you can take a deeper dive into the new AC240 IP65 Portable Power Station down below alongside an exclusive early bird discount for 9to5 readers. 

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‘Own the night’ with the new official Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-order now

Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller

Update: The Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller is now marked down at Amazon to $54.93 shipped from the regular $69 price tag.

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to reveal the new Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller. Just after the debut of its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers, the limited South Park: Snow Day bundles, and the new misty Vapor gamepads before that, Xbox is now inspiring gamers to “own the night” with the new moody Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Now available for pre-order directly from Microsoft and at Amazon, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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Review: ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo – a brilliant hands-on and truly autonomous cleaning system that does it all

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The ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 lineup is one of the more high-end, powerful, and intelligent systems out there in the robotic vacuum world. While the base models have been out in the wild for some time now, ECOVACS is officially launching the new ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo today – an enhanced version of the DEEBOT X2 system complete with a larger docking station to accomodate the add-on hand vacuum system. I have had a chance to give it all a try around my place for the last couple weeks, and you’ll find my impressions and thoughts on the just about perfect cleaning experience below.

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REDMAGIC debuts wild new ‘industry-first’ transparent cyberpunk MagSafe liquid smartphone cooler

Last time we checked in with the latest from REDMAGIC’s wild, high-tech gadget lineup, we featured its crazy transparent 150W charger with onboard display and custom RGB, and now it’s time for the new REDMAGIC VC COOLER 5 Pro. Described as a “new era of liquid cooling intelligence,” the VC COOLER 5 Pro is the brand’s next-generation smartphone cooling system that looks like it was pulled right from some futuristic sci-fi movie. All of the details and more imagery are waiting down below the fold. 

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