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NZXT is out with its 2nd generation of peripherals, the Function 2 and Function 2 MiniTKL keyboards, as well as the Lift 2 Symm and Lift 2 Ergo mice. They’ve taken feedback from the 1st generation and honed their offerings. But will they find their place in today’s highly competitive gaming peripheral market? Be sure to hit the video below to find out all about them.

Native Union Paris is one of the Apple gear and tech accessory brands that just stands out from the pack, with a modern, design-focused approach to eco-friendly material use and interesting textured accents. After featuring its latest plant-based iPhone 15 cases at launch, the brand has also now dropped some new matching desk mats featuring its latest color combinations with two-sided Black, Kraft, Slate Green, and Sand Stone treatments. Now available for purchase via its official Amazon storefront, you can get all of the details on its latest desk accessories down below. 

After the unveil of the special edition Dune and SpongeBob Xbox consoles, and just ahead of tomorrow’s Partner Preview Showcase, today Microsoft is debuting its new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers. Microsoft is expanding its vault of Xbox Design Lab options with the all-new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controller featuring the beloved Vault Boy and iconography from the series. Head below for a closer look. 

Last week, we shared that the LEGO Group couldn’t wait to start celebrating Mario Day 2024 and had already kicked off a promotion before the big day. Alongside chances to save, there’s also the expectation on what new kits will be shown off, and now we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Today, Shure is debuting its brand new clip-on microphone for content creators known as the MoveMic. Described as a pro-grade solution that “delivers reliable, true broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design,” it now joins some of the brand’s other beloved USB microphones including the MV7 and the Shure MV7X XLR Podcast Microphone. Available in single and two-channel options alongside the new MoveMic Receiver kits, Shure’s latest is now available for purchase and you can get all of the details on its latest clip-on microphone solutions down below. 

Skullcandy today is launching its latest pair of earbuds. The company has been keeping things fresh in the true wireless space over the years with some unique and even ultra-affordable models. But now, it is pushing forward with a new focus – sustainability. The new Skullcandy EcoBuds focus on recycled materials but also go as far as to ditch the battery from the charging case.

Mario Day 2024 is fast approaching and Nintendo has now taken to its official site to debut some of the official promotions, celebratory activities, and more. As we detailed previously, Mario Day, or MAR10 Day, will be kicking off well ahead of March 10 and Nintendo has now unveiled some official deals on first-party Mario games as well as a special gift card promotion with console purchases, and a host of bonuses for Switch Online users. Head below for more details on the official Nintendo Mario Day 2024 deals and more. 

Baseus is joining the fray with its first Qi2 charger. The new MagPro Car Mount debuts with an air vent design and 15W charging capabilities, as well as active cooling. It’s also now available for purchase with a launch discount attached.

Solo Stove is most known for its line of popular smokeless fire pits; however, it also has an incredible lineup of tabletop fire bowls fueled by a Smokeless Gel Fuel. Solo Stove sent me their newest creation, the Cinder Tabletop Bowl. It can be used indoors or outdoors and claims to bring elegance and ambiance to any gathering while also being a quick and easy s’more-making machine. Keep reading to hear more about my hands-on experience with the Solo Stove Cinder Tabletop Bowl! 

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• Spring savings take $80 off Apple Watch Series 9 45mm at $349, more from $330
• Save $119 with one of the best-ever prices on Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at $180
• Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 smartphones see first cash discounts from $700 (Save $100+)

After hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year back in January, Xbox has now announced its first Partner Preview show of the year. Set to go live later this week, Microsoft has taken to its Xbox Wire to officially announce the next Xbox Partner Preview with a “fresh look at games for Xbox and Windows.” Hinting at a mix of new and upcoming games from Capcom, Nexon, EA, and others, the show will feature more than a dozen new trailers. Head below for more details on the next Xbox games showcase.

While Burton Goods (formerly Pad & Quill) is now offering 20% off your first order sitewide with FIRST20, it has just unveiled the latest addition to its Apple Watch collection with the new Pilot Leather Strap. Now available in a Bourbon Brown or an Onyx Black colorway, it is compatible with Apple Watch Ultra and the standard models with a sizable launch deal ahead of shipping later this month. You can get a complete breakdown on the rest of the newly launched Burton Goods leather Apple accessory collection right here and more details on how to score 30% off the new Pilot Leather Apple Watch Strap below. 

A new SpongeBob Xbox Series X console is on the way, and this isn’t just some contest – you’ll actually be able to buy one. Xbox, Best Buy, Paramount Game Studios, and GameMill are now officially joining forces to serve up the new special edition Series X console with a matching controller completely decked out in SpongeBob art. According to today’s official announcement via the Xbox Wire, the special Best Buy Drop will be available for purchase later this week. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Apple just revealed its new M3 MacBook Air today. There’s a list of new features, but the biggest one is that the latest MacBooks can support two external displays for the first time since Apple made the jump from Intel to its own in-house silicone. There’s just one limitation – your MacBook needs to be in clamshell mode. That’s fortunately where the new Twelve South BookArc Flex comes into play.

It looks like Transformers fans will have another chance to bring an iconic Autobot to their LEGO collections this year. Launching this summer, Bumblebee will be rolling into battle as a new 950-piece set. 

Detroit’s own, Shinola, has a new arrival on the scene: The Shinola Runwell 41mm. Available for $595, the Runwell 41 is the perfect timepiece to subtly pull together any outfit. The high-accuracy quartz movement of this watch – assembled in Motor City – lets you watch the hours, minutes, and seconds float by with exactitude. The British Tan Leather Strap accompanying the Runwell 41 is removable, allowing for customization of the whole look should you choose. Complimentary shipping on orders over $125. Head below to learn more about Shinola’s Runwell 41 for men.

Love to run or know someone who does? Hoka – the popular shoe brand for runners and trainers alike – has dropped its newest running shoe in the lineup, the Mach 6. Made in styles for men and women, the Mach 6’s are now available online for $140. Coming in six fun colorways, these shoes are “Next in Fast,” delivering a performance design that will help you achieve your best personal record yet. Free standard shipping rates apply. Head below to learn more about the Hoka Mach 6 running shoe.

LEGO just launched a new collection of over 50 sets, but that isn’t stopping it from showing off some upcoming builds for the first time. A pair of new buildable super heroes are joining the LEGO Marvel lineup, as Peter Parker’s Iron Spider-Man suit gets some love alongside the all-new Green Goblin.

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• AirPods Pro 2 return to the all-time low of $189 with new USB-C charging case in tow (Save $60)
• Skip Google’s latest and save $371 on Pixel 7 Pro as it falls to new Amazon low of $528
• Apple launches Beats spring sale on latest Studio Pro headphones at $200 and Studio Buds+ at $130

ZTE gaming brand REDMAGIC is uut with a wild new transparent charger and a notable launch deal to go along with it starting today. The new REDMAGIC DAO Charger is designed to bring “unprecedented charging speed and efficiency” to your setup, but the real selling point here is the wild design with a metal chassis, transparent form-factor, an onboard Magic LCD display, and RGB lighting effects…this is not just your average charger. Now available for purchase with a special launch deal and free shipping, you can scope out the details down below. 

Welcome to our countdown to Mario Day 2024! After launching what many feel is the best 2D Mario game of the modern era with Super Mario Bros. Wonder last fall, Nintendo has already released Mario’s first “new” title of the year with Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and now we are just 10 days away from the world-famous plumber’s global holiday. Affectionately known as Mar10, every year on March 10 Nintendo and the gaming world come together to celebrate the mustached hero in a big way, and the countdown to Mario Day 2024 starts today!

LEGO is releasing one of its largest collections of new sets for March. Tons of different themes are getting new builds this month, with the long-awaited 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars sets leading the way alongside entirely new Animal Crossing creations, Technic space kits, and much more.

Evolve Skateboards, a company known for its electric skateboard offerings, has announced its foray into new territory with Project BMX, its first e-bike model. Now available for pre-order, this limited-edition model is the company’s attempt at blending electric innovation with authentic BMX geometry for “cyclists who need a little more cool from their bike.”

Logitech has had a knack for releasing quirky desktop upgrades for your Mac, and its latest release is only doubling down on the sentiment. The new Logitech Casa Pop Up Desk packs everything you need to turn a MacBook into a more ergonomic workstation thanks to a compact design that all condenses into a book design when not in use.

The more reliable Hall Effect tech being implemented in the most sought-after third-party controllers has become very popular among gamers everywhere, and for good reason. No one likes stick drift and no one wants to just throw their hard earned cash down the drain when the sticks on the controller they just bought start going haywire for no good reason. Much like we have seen from brands like GameSir and the ever-popular CRKD Nitro Deck Switch controller, 8Bitdo – another popular brand in the third-party gaming accessory space – is now onboard with new tech, bringing upgraded thumbticks to a range of its Switch and multi-platform controller lineup. Check them out below. 

Update: Razer has now debuted a Quartz pink edition of it latest Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone. It is now available for purchase at $10 more than the standard black at $139.99 shipped. 

Update: The new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone is now available for purchase at Amazon for $129.99 shipped. 

Update: Today’s new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic is also launching alongside the more affordable Razer Seiren V3 Mini at $60 as well. More details below.

Today, Razer is unveiling the latest addition to its lineup of streaming mics with the new Seiren V3 Chroma. The current lineup of Seiren mics didn’t see any updates for CES this year alongside the brand’s new Blade gaming laptops, but the new model is now joining the mini entry-level model, the clip-on BT variant, the Seiren V2 X, and the flagship V2 Pro. Pulling from the look and feel of the existing lineup, the latest model features a similar, albeit modernized form-factor, with a larger capsule covered in vibrant customizable Chroma lighting. Head below for more details and some of our hands-on impressions of the new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic.

LIFX today is launching its new lineup of outdoor smart lights. Now available for purchase, the whole collection brings its signature addressable LED Polychrome tech to four new releases. All slated to get Matter support, you’ll find weather-resistant string lights, flexible outdoor lightstrips, and the first LIFX path lights.

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• Save $296 on OG Apple Watch Ultra as refurbished discount drops to $503 (New low)
• Google’s new Pixel Tablet 256GB has never sold for less with $150 discount to $449
• Anker’s new Qi2 15W MagSafe power bank with stand sees first discount to $59.50

Maui Bikes, a Quebec-based e-bike company, is announcing its US expansion as well as introducing two upgraded fat-tire e-bike models based on the popular Bronte Step-Thru Electric City Bike and the Hera Electric City Bike, along with five new colorways that will be released later in spring.

Update: Pre-orders on the new Arcade1Up Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 X-Men ‘97 Edition Deluxe Arcade Machine have now dropped down to $499.99 shipped on Amazon. 

Arcade1Up’s latest home cabinet creation is now up for pre-order covered in art directly inspired by X-Men 97’ and the upcoming continuation of the series. The ‘90s era X-Men animated series – the best X-Men ever if you ask me – debuted in 1992 and wrapped up in 1997, some 27 years before the series is set to continue on Disney+ starting next month, and Arcade1Up is celebrating the next season of the series with its latest Deluxe Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet. Pre-orders are now live on what is one of the nicest looking models in the brand’s lineup for me and you can get all of the details on the upcoming release down below. 

The 2024 Boston Marathon is coming up on Monday, April 15, and adidas is debuting its 2024 Boston Marathon Collection to celebrate. The collection includes jackets, pants, leggings, sports bras, shorts, and more. A highlight from the drop is the Boston Marathon Celebration 2024 Jacket for $120. Made from a blend of lightweight materials, this jacket is designed to keep you warm and to cool you down at the end of a run or a workout. It can be packed into its own pockets and has 360 degrees of reflectivity. Head below to learn more about what’s in the adidas 2024 Boston Marathon Collection.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 4 lineup is now officially shipping today. Launching with some savings attached, the latest laptops and 2-in-1s from the company both double down on AI with Windows Copilot functionality and Intel’s new Core Ultra chips.

Update: This latest 15W model is now back in-stock and available at 20% off using code SAVE20 at checkout. Details below. 

After getting a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s Rapid TRIO previously, and coming away impressed, Journey has now released a new, more powerful 15W MagSafe charging stand. The brand has been on a role lately with the release of its Apple Find My-equipped LOC8 line of accessories (wallet tracker card, passport holder, and MagSafe wallet), but now it has turned to the higher-end MagSafe stand category with the release of its best model yet, the TRIO ULTRA 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station. Now available for purchase at 20% off as part of its holiday event, you can get a closer look down below. 

Pelican’s latest tech accessory organizer has now landed on Amazon to gather up all of your loose kit into one tidy package whether you’re traveling, heading to work everyday, or just keeps things organized at home. These sorts of accessory pouches have been a staple in my kit for quite some time, including everything from the higher-end genuine leather found on Harber London’s model I reviewed recently or something more modest from tomtoc, and Pelican is now giving folks another relatively affordable option to store everything from chargers and cables to AirTags and more. Now available for purchase at $40 on Amazon, you can get a closer look down below. 

GameScent is a new “fully immersive” AI-driven scent release device designed to bring players even deeper into the game worlds they experience everyday. Making its official debut today, the company says its device automatically releases scents based on gameplay as it happens “without the need for any specific game development.” I’m not sure if this is a good thing or entirely not just yet, but smell-o-vision is apparently ready step into the future and land in game rooms across the world. Now available for purchase, all of the details on GameScent are waiting down below. 

Pokémon Day 2024 is here, celebrating 28 years of all things Pikachu, Kanto, and catching them all. The Pokémon Company is holding its latest Pokémon Presents showcase to mark the occasion. We’ll be covering all of the news from the event, including the new Pokémon Legends Z-A game and more.

LG’s latest collection of 2024 TVs are now up for pre-order. First announced at CES 2024, three new lineups are slated to launch next month, including the new OLED-equipped Evo C4 TVs and some more affordable offerings.

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Burton Goods leather iPhone wallet case. As some 9to5Toys readers will know, Burton Goods rose out of the ashes of the now defunct Pad & Quill brand to deliver a fresh take on beautiful, handcrafted leather Apple gear accessories. The brand launched a fresh batch of leather goods to dress up your MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, and iPhones in style, and it is now time to take a closer look at the Burton Goods Modern Pocket Book Wallet Case as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys entry. 

With February coming to a close and spring just a few weeks away, now is a great time to freshen up your wardrobe with Nike’s Bloom Run Collection. There are three new running shoes in the line – the Vomeros 17’s, the Invincible 3’s, and the Winflo 10’s – and each style features bold, bright colors and reflective speckles as an added layer of protection when running at night. The Winflo 10’s are available for $105 and provide neutral support that gives you balance, full-length Nike air cushioning for a comfortable feel, and a revamped toe box that better fits all foot types when compared to the Winflo 9s. Head below to learn more about Nike’s Bloom Run Collection.

Back in January, Spigen launched a new Apple Vision Pro case that quickly went out of stock before units even began shipping. Now, the new Klasden Pouch is back in stock for anyone not wanting to spend extra on Apple’s official carrying case.

Three-time Grammy award-winning artist, Megan Thee Stallion, has teamed up with Nike to create a line of inclusive activewear for women that includes bodysuits, bras, a bomber jacket, cropped t-shirts, shoes, and more. Released online just before her birthday, “Hot Girl Systems” is already selling out quickly – the line is designed with Y2K-inspired graphics and Megan’s signature hottie flames with pieces that could easily double as workout gear and streetwear. Head below to learn more about Hot Girl Systems.

Today Anker is releasing its new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station, which we saw debut at CES 2024 and is the first power station with stowable camping lights that illuminates campsites and powers outdoor adventures. Now available for pre-order, it is equipped with two water-resistant LED camping lights, each offering three lighting modes for up to eight hours, ensuring peace of mind as the sun sets.

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• Apple AirTags are down to just $24 each (Reg. $29), or grab a 4-pack at $78 and save $21
• Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac sees refurb discount to $850 with full warranty (Orig. $1,299)
• Save $200 on a 256GB Google Pixel 7 at Amazon as a new all-time low lands at $499

If you’ve been waiting for a MagSafe power bank that can actually dish out full 15W speeds, Anker has finally delivered. The newest addition to its MagGo lineup launched in January with Qi2 tech, and I have been daily driving it with my iPhone 15 Pro.

Update: The latest CRKD Nitro Deck+ is now readily available for purchase on Amazon at $69.99 shipped.

The Nitro Deck has been one of the most popular and, for some, best Nintendo Switch accessories out there for some time. But CRKD is back today with a brand new new version known as the Nitro Deck+ featuring the same wrap-around controller for Switch with new features around every corner, including HDMI output support. The brand has released the debut announcement trailer for the new Switch gamepad, so head below and check it out alongside more details on what the new plus model brings to your on-the-go and at-home Nintendo gaming setups. 

Just after Phil Spencer and friends announced exclusive Xbox games coming to the other two platforms as well as the “largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation,” reports are starting to hit the internet suggesting Microsoft is actually readying a new all-digital Xbox Series X. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet by any means, the potentially sketchy report says the new version of its flagship console is on track to launch this summer. Details below.

prAna, a yoga-inspired athletic wear company, has dropped its latest clothing collection, Ultra-Luxe Shea. Featuring a collection of sweatpants, leggings, hoodies, tanks, and sports bras, the Ultra-Luxe Shea line is your new coziest companion whether you’re headed to the yoga studio or lounging around the house on a lazy Sunday. A highlight from the collection is the Shea Hoodie, available in four colorways – Willow, Black, Cool Dust, and Soft White. Available for $99, this hoodie features a relaxed fit, a self-cuff and hem band that allow for adjustability, and a locker loop on the back for easy hanging. Keep reading below to learn more about prAna’s new Ultra-Luxe Shea clothing collection.

We’re getting a first look at the next LEGO gift with purchase today. Launching sometime in March, the new Flower Shop will be arriving as LEGO set number 40680 when it debuts as a gift with purchase this spring.