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Update: Joining the freebie pre-order bonuses detailed below, Geek Alliance is now offering the best price yet on Princess Peach: Showtime! pre-orders at $49.99 shipped. That’s $10 of the regular $60 price tag and the lowest straight-up cash discount we have seen ahead of release on March 22. Now, you won’t get the pre-order bonus here and there’s also no guarantee it arrives on day one, but again it is the best cash deal yet. 

Nintendo’s next major first-party release after Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the debut of the new Princess Peach Showtime!, and it’s now time to take a look at some pre-order bonuses. When the game first went up for pre-order there were no actual bonuses available just yet here in the US, but both Walmart and Best Buy now have some extra goodies you can score for pre-ordering the game before it launches in mid March alongside the new official all-pink Joy-Con. Head below for more details. 

Peak Design and Nomad announced their latest collaboration last month, and today it’s time to take a hands-on look at the new Rugged iPhone 15 case. Nomad is one of our favorite accessory makers and we pretty consistently come away impressed with the Peak Design kit, including the Everyday Zip camera backpack we just went hands-on with, so we had high hopes for the new Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case. Made to combine the design approach from both teams while providing a protective solution that supports Peak’s ecosystem of adventure-ready accessories, head below for our hands-on impressions of the new crossover collaboration. 

Outdoor gear and apparel brand, Cotopaxi, has recently dropped its newest pack, the Allpa 35L Travel Pack, available for $200. Not only is this pack carry-on compatible, but it can function as the primary piece of luggage on a vacation, whether you’re headed to the beach or out on the trail for a couple of weeks. Available in four primary colorways – Spruce, Indigo, Gulf, and Desert – this pack has a myriad of bells and whistles, including plenty of pockets and storage, and it will last you for years – with your purchase, you get a lifetime warranty. Shipping is free. Head below to learn more about the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack.

For me, 75% layout keyboards strike the perfect balance of functionality and a small gaming-friendly footprint. While they’re still not as common as full-size, TKL, or even 60% keyboards, we are starting to see the number for 75% layouts growing from big-name brands like Razer, Glorious, and now Corsair with the K65 Plus. Wireless, hot-swap, packing multiple layers of sound dampening, and coming in at just $160, the Corsair K65 Plus has a lot going for it. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

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• AirPods Max are definitely worth a look with this open-box discount to $324 (New low, Reg. $549)
• Apple’s new M3 iMac with 24-inch 4.5K Retina display hits $1,149 (Save $150)
• First discount drops Anker’s all-new 15W MagGo Qi2 charging orb down to $90

SodaStream has secured its spot as the world’s most popular sparkling water brand, and its portfolio of drink mixes is extensive and unmatched. SodaStream has partnered with PepsiCo over the years to release popular flavors from the infamous brand alongside its own creations, and consumers have been begging for one flavor in particular – MTN DEW! Well, the fans don’t have to beg any longer because the SodaStream MTN DEW Drink Mix is officially here. 

Today Optoma released its all new UHZ55 Smart UHD Laser Projector that joins the company’s already impressive lineup of true 4K resolution projectors as a lightning-fast, long-lasting solution for all home entertainment, gaming, and home office needs. Now available for purchase, it offers easy installation features, razor-sharp image quality, a fast refresh rate of 240Hz at 1080p, and a 16.9ms response time in 4K at 60Hz for a more immersive gaming experience.

Ubiquiti is going Plus Ultra today with the reveal two new home networking accessories. The new UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra comes joined by a PoE switch with the same Ultra naming scheme.

Columbia yesterday announced its latest footwear technology, Omni-MAX. With Omni-MAX, Columbia combines “versatile cushioning, enhanced stability, and increased traction” at the same time for maximum wear and performance. Along with the announcement, Columbia debuted a variety of shoes with the new Omni-MAX technology, including the Men’s Konos and the Women’s Konos shoes, both available for $120. Head below to learn more about Columbia’s Omni-MAX technology.

Dell just announced its new XPS laptop lineup back at CES 2024, and now the new AI-backed machines are shipping. Now available starting at $1,399, three different sizes are available with Intel’s new Core Ultra chips, dedicated Windows Copilot keys, and more.

After a brief delay and promising of the upcoming Spider-Man 2 update would hit on March 7, Insomniac is still on track for release and has now given more details on what to expect. The update was originally supposed to hit by the end 2023 before being officially pushed back into 2024. But developer Insomniac has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to give more details on what to expect come March 7, 2024 when the major Spider-Man 2 update lands for webslingers everywhere. Everything is waiting down below. 

Amazon is finally shipping its new Echo Hub smart home controller. The company first revealed the new gadget back at its annual September hardware event last fall, and now you can actually buy it.

Update: The Elden Ring – Shadow of the Erdtree Edition is now up for pre-order on Amazon at $79.99 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

Update: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC officially releases June 21, 2024 at $39.99 alongside a new collector’s edition, pre-orders start today. 

Ready your swords Tarnished, we are heading back to the Lands Between soon. FromSoftware expanded its brilliant and nail-biting Soulsborne formula out into the open world with Elden Ring and today it is finally ready to unveil the reveal trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree. The highly-anticipated first real look at gameplay in the upcoming expansion is set to go live today at 10 a.m. ET, and you can check it all out down below. 

Update: The new STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection for Switch is now live on the eShop with a nice pre-order deal at $31.50 (Reg. $35). It launches on March 14th (also coming to PlayStation and Xbox).

After the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong and just ahead of next month’s release of Princess Peach Showtime! (here’s our early hands-on impressions), it’s time for the first Nintendo Direct showcase of 2024. Earlier this week, Nintendo announced it would host a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and we are now just minutes away. While two of the big first-party releases are already on the table, it’s time to find out what’s on the slate for the remainder of the year and beyond on Nintendo Switch. Head below to follow along with today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

After unveiling of its new minimalist genuine leather iPhone 14 and 15 cases, SANDMARC is back today with its latest iPhone zoom lens. The brand has an arsenal of lens attachments for iPhoneographers, and today it is expanding the collection with its new Telephoto 6x and included case to properly affix it to your handset. You can get a complete breakdown of the new iPhone zoom lens below alongside our exclusive discount code to knock down the price. 

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• Woot discounts iPhone 13 Pro to $490 and Apple Watch Series 7 to $200 in refurb sale, more
• Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding smartphone comes with a $150 Amazon credit at $1,003
• Save $400 on Dell’s XPS 13 Plus Laptop at $1,099 before new models begin shipping

If you’ve spent any time on the photography side of TikTok, you’ll likely know about the famous Fujifilm X100V. The camera became so popular over the past few years that it sold out and practically remained out of stock since. Now, Fujifilm is meeting all of that demand and fanfare with the new X100VI camera.

Princess Peach: Showtime isn’t slated to land on Nintendo Switch until next month, but ahead of time, I got to play it. Last week, I spent an afternoon exploring the company’s latest first-party title and Peach’s big break as she finally stares in your own game.

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus headphones are shipping today. These new over-ear cans were first revealed back at CES 2024 in January amongst two pairs of earbuds. Now, they’re the first of the new unveils to begin shipping out to shoppers.

Well, both Xbox and Sony have broadcasted their first game showcases of the year, and you know what that means – Nintendo is next. Rumors of the next Direct showcase had surfaced just before Microsoft’s Phil Spencer confirmed select Xbox exclusive titles were indeed coming to PlayStation 5 and Switch, but Nintendo has now officially confirmed the first Direct showcase of the year. After the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong and just ahead of Princess Peach Showtime! making its worldwide debut on March 22, Nintendo and its development partners will take the stage in two day’s time. Head below for the details. 

Today we are going hands-on with the new Journey Apple Find My Passport Wallet. The brand has found itself bringing its design approach and penchant for creating accessories for all of your Apple gear to the Find My-equipped space with its latest LOC8 lineup. Today we are taking a look at the passport wallet holder, but the family of gear also features a MagSafe wallet and item trackers, all of which with hidden internal batteries and mini speakers to support Apple’s location-tracking Find My network. Head below to dive into our impressions of the Find My passport wallet and for a notable 20% discount on it.

Hoka, the popular training and running shoe company, has just added its newest shoe to the lineup, the Kawana 2. Made for men and women, this shoe is designed to be worn while on the go or while you are out and about in between training sessions. It’s a lifestyle shoe that features a single-layer mesh upper, an internal bootie, a rubber outsole for stability, and a pull tab at the heel – it’s now available for $140, and shipping is free. Keep reading below to learn more about the Hoka Kawana 2.

The LEGO Group today is taking to its official social media in order to tease its upcoming collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons. We’ve been reporting on the upcoming creation for years now, and it doesn’t look like there’s too much longer left to wait.

Last fall, mophie launched a MagSafe charger that dared to extend what’s possible from the 3-in-1 form-factor – quite literally. I’ve been using the new mophie Telescoping 15W MagSafe Stand for the past few months, and have fallen for its adjustable design and premium build.

It appears as though the folks over at Respawn Entertainment are currently in the process of developing a first-person Star Wars Mandalorian game, according to Insider Gaming. Respawn has been responsible for some of the more compelling AAA experience set in a galaxy far, far away as of late with the Star Wars Jedi series, so fans of the epic sci-fi franchise could be in for a real treat with this new take on The Mandalorian saga. Everything we know is waiting down below. 

Harber London is launching its new laptop briefcase today. The brand and its beautiful handcrafted gear has quickly become a favorite of mine when it comes to Apple and tech carriers. It makes some utterly gorgeous MacBook backpacks, iPhone pouches, accessory holders, and more, but today we are turning our attention to its brand new Rugged Laptop Briefcase. Now available for purchase in three colorways from the official site, you can get a breakdown of what it can bring to your EDC down below. 

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• Save $150 on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro while it’s down to $1,049
• Belkin’s just-released Qi2 MagSafe chargers see first discounts from $48 (Save 20%)
• Grab a pair of all-new Sonos Era 100 AirPlay 2 speakers at $410 (Second-best, Reg. $498)

After the launch of its new 140W Blitz desktop charging stations, MagSafe wireless kickstand power bank,  and Apple Find My MagSafe passport holder, Journey is back again today with its latest MagSafe charger solution. The new AXIE Global Charger and Power Bank combines a wireless power staton with dual USB-C action to provide an all-in-one solution that will keep all of your gear juiced up no matter where you might be. Best of all, Journey is offering a special launch discount at 30% off when using code NEW30 at checkout. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Just before it unveiled its limited edition Dune Xbox gear, Microsoft announced that it would be broadcasting what sounds like a very special edition of the Xbox podcast. Hinting at details on the “future of Xbox,” Phil Spencer and friends are expected to be hitting the airwaves very soon with what could be some exciting (for some) news on the future of its gaming platform, exclusives titles, and more. More details below.

Dyson has become a well-known name in most households ever since its hair dryers and vacuum cleaners took the internet by storm. Dyson launched the original high-tech Supersonic hairdryer back in 2016, borrowing technology from its line of vacuum cleaners. Then, only two years later, the viral Dyson Airwrap had the internet in a chokehold and became the most coveted hair tool on the market. Dyson engineers are not done raising the bar, unveiling an entirely new format hair dryer backstage at the 2024 New York Fashion Week, The Dyson Supersonic r. Let’s take a look at what we know so far. 

Bose today is launching an all-new pair of earbuds that are designed to be worn all-day. The new Ultra Open Earbuds are an entirely new type of way to listen to music, sporting a clip-on design that doesn’t even rest in your ear.

Vancouver-based athleisure and activewear company, lululemon, this week debuted its first ever men’s shoe, the Cityverse Men’s Sneaker. The Cityverse Men’s Sneaker is available in two neutral colorways – one that is all white, and one that is two varying brown tones – and can be purchased online for $138. They are lululemon’s first casual shoes, whereas the company’s other shoes are designed with both low- and high-impact exercise in mind. The Cityverse Sneakers are also a new line for women and can be found online for $138 as well. Shipping is free. Head below to learn more about the Cityverse Men’s Sneaker.

Update: LEGO has officially announced the set, and we’ve added a gallery of new photos below.

We’ve been waiting for LEGO to release its Snow White set for over a year now. Today, the wait finally comes to an end, as we’re getting a first look at the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage (43242) ahead of releasing next month.

I may have spoken too soon. It appears as though buildable LEGO Fortnite sets are actually in the works. They won’t be released until later this fall, but there are six kits coming from the collaboration with Epic Games.

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• Save $99 on Apple’s AirPods Max with the first discount in months at $450
• Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 6 has never sold for less at $200 (Reg. $300)
• Anker’s latest mid-week sale is packed with USB-C chargers, power strips, and more from $10

While the first Nintendo release for Switch hits later this week with the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong – FREE playable demo available now – the new Princess Peach Showtime! will be following closely behind. The brand new IP will see the titular princess star in an entirely new experience that is set for release in just over one month’s time now, and Nintendo just dropped a brand new trailer to show off more of what players can expect. Head below to check out it. 

Kodak is finally launching its new Super 8 Camera eight years after it was first announced at CES 2016. Now available for waiting list purchase, it offers some modern conveniences despite being a film camera: a four-inch LCD viewfinder, a microSD card for recording audio, and a micro HDMI output for connecting an external monitor.

Today we are taking a closer look at the latest leather alternative iPhone case from MUJJO. We have become huge fans of the brand over the last few years – its iPhone 15 genuine leather cases are best in class, landing atop our roundup of go-to iPhone 15 covers at the tail end of last year. The same can be said for its wonderful real-leather MagSafe wallets that match the cases perfectly – here’s our hands-on review of those. And now it’s time to see if the brand making some of our favorite real leather cases can also create the best leather alternative iPhone case as well. Our hands-on impressions of the MUJJO MaizCase are waiting below. 

Pilots will be heading to the captivating world of Arrakis as part of a new Microsoft Flight Simulator expansion. Ahead of the release of Dune: Part Two next month, the Xbox and MFS team have announced a partnership with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures that will take players “beyond Planet Earth into the harsh deserts of the world of Dune” alongside a new custom Xbox Series S with Dune-themed Ornithopter Stand and “world’s first floating Xbox controller.” Hit the jump for more details. 

If the design of Apple Watch isn’t quite as techy as you’d like it to be, CASETiFY is stepping in to help. The brand’s new Bounce Odyssey Band brings CASIO-inspired vibes to your smartwatch in an array of vibrant colors with that classic G-SHOCK aesthetic.

Just last month, ESR announced and quickly began shipping one of the very first Qi2 car mounts. The company was quick to send one over to me, and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. At just $36, the spoiler of this review is that Qi2 is finally getting to shine as the perfect merger of affordable pricing and high-end features.

Traeger, famous for inventing the Original Wood-Fired Grill over 30 years ago, is adding a brand-new accessory to its lineup. The Traeger ModiFIRE Sear Grate, designed to let you master the perfect sear, sold out in less than 15 minutes in its first launch. Let’s take a look and see what Traeger fans are so excited about.  

Microsoft has now officially announced an upcoming Xbox business update event for later this week. After getting a good look at some upcoming big-time game releases for the platform, not the least of which was the first gameplay footage for the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft is turning its attention to the big picture this Thursday. Many are expecting to hear about the company’s vision for the future of Xbox moving forward and, more specifically, about rumors involving Xbox exclusives landing on the other two major platforms. More details below. 

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• Apple’s 27-inch 5K Studio Display falls to $1,300 with first Amazon discount in months (Save $299)
• Apple Watch Series 8 clearance discounts have 45mm styles at new $279 lows (Save $150)
• Google Pixel 7/Pro now start from $440 with these clearance discounts (Reg. $599)

We’ve covered many EarFun budget earbuds on 9to5Toys and typically, my take on them has been pretty positive. For an affordable price, EarFun often delivers a surprisingly comfortable earbud with an incredible feature list and good audio. But can its latest release, the$50 EarFun Air 2 carry that torch of budget greatness? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

CRKD’s Nitro Deck wrap-around controller for Nintendo Switch has become quite popular over the last little while and the brand is now ready to expand its lineup of gaming accessories with the new NEO S. The gamepad looks to be heavily-inspired by the old squared-off form-factor of the classic NES controllers, just with more than its fair share of wild designs and some modern accoutrements in the form of the popular Hall effect stick tech and more. Head below for a closer look. 

CASETiFY is back with its latest Marvel collaboration. Soon, you’ll be able to don your iPhone and other Apple accessories with all of the chromed and mechanical designs of everyone’s favorite billionaire playboy philanthropist. Tony Start is getting the CASETiFY treatment with a collection of new iPhone 15 Iron Man cases.