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After giving us a complete detailed look at the new Kirby Air Riders, including the November 11, 2025 release date, Nintendo has just taken to the official Nintendo Today! App and X to announce the details on the next Direct – another dedicated Kirby Air Riders show ahead of launch. 

Today, Whisker, one of the brands at the top of the autonomous litter box hill, is launching three new models of its popular Litter-Robot series, which are bringing the most advanced systems yet, as well as some bonus intelligent tech in the form of a pet tracker and a membership service. This new generation of releases goes beyond cleaning, as all these new products are aimed at providing more personalized connection for pets and their human companions. Head below to learn all about these new releases, and be sure to keep your eye out for our upcoming review of one such unit.

We caught a glimpse of Best Buy teasing an upcoming Doorbuster sale event that starts on October 31, but it has now announced details on its entire holiday scheduling leading right up to Black Friday. We are talking weekly doorbuster sale events for the entire month here and a super early start to the official Best Buy Black Friday sale. We have all of the details for you below. 

There’s been a couple trends in power bank design over the last couple years – see through form-factors that show off the internals and onboard displays. The new Lenovo 140W Smart Laptop Power Bank has both of them and it’s making its way stateside as a listing has just appeared on Amazon. 

Belkin is one of the first brands out of the gate with new 25W MagSafe charging stands and today we are taking a hands-on look at the flagship UltraCharge Pro model. Delivering certified Qi2.2 25W charging with optional ChillBoost active cooling, let’s dive in to see if the faster charging and built-in fan are worth upgrading from the 15W model you already have.

Ahead of the official Switch 2 launch, rumors suggested we could be seeing some official dual-screen action on Nintendo’s new console by way of a secondary USB-C port. We already know there are some not so perfect workarounds for using  second display on Switch 2, even your iPad, but the real question is, and has been for some time, when is Nintendo bringing DS to Nintendo Classics and how is it going to deal with the second display setup on those games? A new patent suggests something might already be on the works. 

There’s not very many travel-ready charger docks for Switch 2 out there, but this new JSAUX option is ready to connect you to the big screen anywhere. Yes, you can just lug around the sizable Switch 2 dock to make it happen anyway, but that’s not exactly the most compact or convenient way to make it happen – the new OmniCentro Charger Dock for Switch 2 is about the size of an average wall charger and you can score an early pre-order deal on it at $39.99 right now. 

After rolling out its Pokémon-themed accessory lineup a couple of months ago, Razer is back with a fresh drop – this time leaning fully into a translucent white aesthetic. It’s calling it the Phantom White Collection, and this lineup mirrors the earlier Phantom Green series but swaps the color for a sleek, translucent white finish. The collection includes five peripherals, including the Kishi V3 smartphone controller grip and BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, with prices starting at $110. Head below for a closer look and more details.

While the new 2025 edition Anker Prime gear has arrived – you can still score some 20% discounts on it right now – the Monkey King is here. Anker’s wild-looking Wukong special editions are indeed coming stateside starting today. 

The new M5 iPad Pro has arrived, pre-orders are now live, we have featured some early launch deals, and now Burton Goods is ready to debut a series of gorgeous new American leather cases for Apple’s latest. If you’re into leather cases for your Apple gear, Burton Goods makes some of the best out there and its latest lineup is now ready for the M5 model, including a new Red Wing Shoes-inspired Limited Run model. 9to5 readers can score an exclusive 20% off all of them using code 9to520 at checkout and you can get more details below. 

Update: Microsoft’s new Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X PC gaming handhelds are now available to purchase. Best Buy currently has them in stock and shipping with prices starting at $599.99 shipped for the standard Xbox ROG Ally. More details in the original post below.

A little over a month after Xbox confirmed the release date of its upcoming gaming handhelds, the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are now available for pre-order. That also puts an end to all the speculation around pricing. The ROG Ally is priced at $599.99 shipped, while the more powerful ROG Ally X comes in at $999.99 shipped. The standard ROG Ally, which comes in white, can be pre-ordered from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The beefier ROG Ally X, available in black, can be grabbed from Best Buy and Microsoft’s official store. Both of these models start shipping on October 16. Head below for more details.

As you’ll from our coverage at 9to5Mac this morning, Apple has now officially unleashed its next-generation M5-powered MacBook Pro lineup alongside the new M5 iPad Pro. Pre-orders are now live, and if you have some Amazon or Best Buy store credit in the holster to land an early deal, we are starting to see the new models go up for pre-order right now.

UGREEN was among the first to roll out its Qi2.2 25W chargers, joining brands like Anker and ESR in bringing the new standard to market. We’ve already tested its Qi2 25W 2-in-1 MagSafe charger and its 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank, and now, we’re taking a closer look at the MagFlow 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W MagSafe wireless charging station. This has now become my go-to bedside charging station to power my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. I’ve been using it on my nightstand for the past couple of weeks, and here’s a detailed look at how it’s held up.

As you might know from our coverage over at 9to5Google, Samsung is ready a new pair of VR smart goggle things and they are set to make an official reveal very soon. Samsung’s Android XR headset will hit the stage at an official event on October 21, and you can now secure a FREE no-commitment $100 credit ahead of time. 

This morning we’ve already gotten LEGO revealing its upcoming Tropical Aquarium set, and following right in the tracks of last week’s three Batmobile reveals, the LEGO Group is now ripping the cover off another pop-culture vehicle, the 77256 Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future set. It’s not only available for preorder directly from LEGO, but also over at Amazon too, all ahead of its 2026 launch. If you’re a fan of the famous pop-culture franchise, you can already guess what kind of features will be included, like a transforming design, for example. Head below to learn more about what to expect and check out the collected photos.

Last week, LEGO gave us the first of this month’s reveals in the Batman Logo and three Batmobile sets that are not only getting plenty of buzz, but are also available for preorder. Now, today, the LEGO Group is pulling open to curtain on a truly colorful set that marine lovers will adore, with its new 10366 Icons Tropical Aquarium poised to hit the market much sooner than the latest DC additions. Head below to learn more about this upcoming release and check out the collected photos.

Moment’s new Supercage packs a lot more than meets the eye. At its core, it clamps onto a mobile device to add stability and allow for easy mounting of accessories. Upon closer inspection, there’s a lot more going on with sleek design choices and integrated electronics. Be sure to hit the video below to find out more.

Update 10/14: The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date has now leaked courtesy of a particularly reliable source – the game is expected to launch in Europe on December 5 – that likely means it will be right around then in the U.S. as well, if this date is indeed the real thing. This source also claims an official announcement will hit on or before November 7. 

Assassin’s Creed is in the news again to start the week, and this time it’s not for the somewhat controversial new Mirage Valley of Memory expansion – the Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has leaked again. And this time we get a look at the box art. 

It looks like every official upcoming Pokémon project in the works at GameFreak has leaked. Sources who claimed to have datamined the developer’s roadmap from internal files have released details on a series of as of yet un-announced Pokémon titles, including the official Gen 10 Switch 2 game, and a series of other titles. 

I love Apple’s Alpine Loop, and always have. It is my go-to sporty-style strap, but every time I want a new color I need to be willing to drop $99 for one, and I don’t particularly love that. Let’s a take a closer look at Spigen’s new knock-off Alpine Loop you can land for a fraction of the price. 

The new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are now up for pre-order and will soon begin shipping. While the connectors are the same as last year’s models, if you’re looking to refresh your band wardrobe Apple has a series of new colors now live for its Alpine, Trail, and Ocean designs, as well as the Sport models. And we have also put together a list of some of our favorite third-party straps to elevate your Apple Watch experience – even if you aren’t buying a new watch this year, a fresh new band does wonders to reinvigorate the look and feel of the model you already have if you ask me. Down below you’ll find some models we have tested and wear ourselves with even more on the way soon.

Update 10/12: Today is your last chance to get in on the massive Walmart Deals fall sale (October 12).

The massive Walmart Prime Day competitor sale is now live! As you’ll know from our announcement coverage, Walmart is hosting a giant fall sale right alongside the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event this year, and it is now live in early access for Walmart+ members – all of the deals will go live for everyone at midnight ET later tonight. 

I’ve been enamored with electric scooters for a while now, as their easy form factor and intuitive design are just perfect for “last-mile” commuting as well as just general getting around. But a common and understandable fear is safety. With the Navee N65i, though, thoughtful design makes it feel safe both on road, and off.

The official 2025 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, as you know, is long gone and done for another year. Some of the deals we were tracking on Apple gear have indeed disappeared now, but there is still plenty still live. Not the least of which is the return all-time low pricing on AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC alongside the $120 price drops on AirPods Max, but we also spotted a $200 price drop on the M4 Pro Mac mini to join a host of discounts across the current-generation iPad lineups, some official Beats accessories, and more. Scope out all of the best Apple gear deals still live down below.

Nintendo has now revealed a new set of Super Nintendo games landing on Nintendo Classics for Switch Online members. Last we checked in the Game Boy Advance lineup got a nice little update, but today we are turning our attention back to the iconic SNES with three new releases for the first October 2025 Games Update. 

Right on the heel’s of Amazon’s Prime Day event ending, LEGO is giving us a major new unveiling of four upcoming DC Batman sets. If you didn’t know, 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Dark Knight joining LEGO’s illustrious lineup, and we’re getting four new sets revealed ahead of the new LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight game releases. Plus, they’re open for preorders too! Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect, release dates, and pictures.

Welcome to the all-new 9to5Toys. Well, it’s the same 9to5Toys you know and love, packed with hand-curated deals on the best gear around, updates on the latest and greatest new gadgets, and hands-on Tested with 9to5toys reviews, just with a fresh coat of paint and a new look. 

We are now officially well into the final 24 hours of the 2025 Amazon Prime Big Deal days sale. While much of the best deals we featured yesterday will remain, some of them are gone for good only to be replaced by new fresh offers, and, in some cases, even lower prices. Our master Prime Big Deal Days hub for day 2 of Amazon’s giant sale event awaits below, providing quick links to the best deals from across the sale. 

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is well underway now and the Apple deals are flying. While we are still awaiting a discount on the new higher-end AirPods Pro 3, the much more affordable AirPods 4 have now returned to the best Amazon prices to date from $90 alongside deep deals on iPad starting from $279, Mac deals from $499, and a load accessories too. Amazon has dropped the brand new official Apple iPhone 17 series case lineup to the best prices to date, and we also have some notable discounts at up to 53% off from some of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers too. Scope it all out below.

The official Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is now in full swing with millions of discounts across every product category. We are looking at new all-time lows on official Apple gear, the first major price drops on the Google Pixel 10 releases, and hundreds in savings on Samsung gear. All of that joins a host of discounts on EVs and power stations as well as deep discounts on headphones, wireless earbuds, PC battlestation gear, and much more. You’ll find everything waiting below and be sure to check back soon as we constantly update this hub with more deals. 

Amazon’s official Prime Big Deal Days sale is now live! While we did see a number of early discounts live over the last week or more, the main event is now here with millions of products marked down for Prime members across a vast collection of product categories. Featuring everything from current-generation Apple releases and the latest Google Pixel devices, right through to PC battlestation gear, EVs, smart TVs, household essentials, handy kitchen appliances, and just about everything in between, the official 2025 fall Prime Big Deal Days sale is now ready and waiting.

One of the most exciting releases in the mouse game, in about as long as I can remember, has arrived with the all-new Logitech MX Master 4. Previous iterations have been, and still are, very popular among readers and staffers. I have colleagues that have been urging me and my poor mouse hand to switch over from the infamous Magic Mouse for more than a couple years now – will the MX Master 4 finally be the turning point for me? Is the MX Master 4 better than Magic Mouse? Let’s dive in. 

Ubisoft has now officially revealed what it is calling a “major” expansion to Assassin’s Creed Mirage known as Valley of Memory. It has already put up a short teaser trailer for the new DLC add-on, but the full reveal of the new free update on the now two-year old AC title is set to go live today, and very soon at that. 

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale is now in full swing, with plenty of notable offers already up for grabs. While you certainly need to be careful jumping on deals today and over this weekend ahead of the main event, after many years of experience on the matter we have compiled a list of notable disocunts you can rest assured are either already live or very close to the price we are going to see next week. From Apple gear and upgrades for your smart home, to power stations and e-bikes, Amazon’s in-house tech that is already at Prime Day pricing to all-new releases not likely to drop any lower next week, you’ll find our favorite early Prime Day deals to shop right now down below.

Anker is hands-down one of the most well-known tech accessory brands with an extensive lineup of consumer electronics, and its SOLIX sub-brand has been solidifying itself in the portable backup power solution space for some time now. Its C1000 power station made big waves when it first hit the market in 2023, quickly becoming a popular charging solution for camping and other outdoor activities, in particular. Now, two years later, the Anker has introduced its SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station, which I was lucky enough to snag and test out, and which I believe will outshine its predecessor in the long run. Head below to get my hands-on impressions of this all-new solar generator.

The official 2025 fall Target Circle Week ad has arrived. As you know Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days early offers are already live and the official sale will begin next week on October 7, but Target’s massive Circle Week sale will be going live a couple days before that. As we reported previously, Target will be running a weeklong event to take on the fall Prime Day sale that will kick off this weekend and we now have the actual official 55-page Target Circle Week ad  for you to scope out below. 

Update: The new Desert Gold Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have also surfaced on Amazon today.

We recently had a chance to go hands-on with the brand new QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds (2nd Gen) and loved very second of it. They debuted with three color options at $299, but a new Desert Gold – Limited Edition treatment seems to have just leaked on Amazon at $279 shipped. 

Microsoft is shaking things up with Xbox Game Pass, rebranding certain subscription tiers while also increasing the prices. As announced on Xbox Wire, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan is jumping from $19.99 to $29.99 per month starting today – a straight-up $10 increase. Other tiers are also seeing adjustments, and we’ve broken down all the details from today’s announcement below.

When it comes to e-bikes, most people’s immediate thought is a commuter model designed to get you through streets to your various destinations, but with Ride1Up’s Revv1 DRT e-bike, the fun is extended (and primarily focused) to off-road adventures, and boy, does this baby have some go in it. It’s been over two years since we reviewed the Revv1 FS counterpart, which we came away quite impressed with its SUPER73-like design. Now we’re heading off the beaten path with this newer off-road variant, which boasts improved specs that outshine its predecessors in the series. You can learn more about the Revv1 DRT e-bike’s capabilities and my hands-on impressions below.

With the clock having officially ticked us over into October, LEGO is releasing its next wave of new building sets, including the much-buzzed-about Star Wars 75419 UCS Death Star set that is definitely taking center stage for folks able to shell out the hefty $999.99 price tag. This new set has been carrying three titles since it was revealed at the top of September: LEGO’s largest build to date, as well as the most expensive build, and the most accompanying minifigure collection. What’s more, picking this set up in the first week of its release will also net you an exclusive GWP (more on that below the fold).

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Echo speakers and displays:

• Amazon Echo Dot Max $100
• Amazon Echo Studio $220
• Amazon Echo Show 8 $180
• Amazon Echo Show 11 $220

Alongside the new Kindle Colorsoft, Ring gear, Blink cams, and more, the headliner reveal of today’s show is the long-awaited next-generation Echo smart speakers and Echo Show smart displays. 

Today, as part of Amazon’s live 2025 device reveal event, Ring has unveiled its first-ever 4K cameras (and two 2K cameras) supported by AI for even more advanced security around your home. This is the most advanced lineup from the brand to date, with seven new models to choose from and AI support that helps to reunite lost pets with their loving families. These new devices capture critical details with precision, as the brand puts it: with “videos that look closer to what your eyes can naturally see.” Head below to learn more about this new generation of security devices.

Update: The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ and Blink Mini 2K+ cameras are now available to pre-order. More details in the original post below.

• Blink Outdoor 2K+ $89.99
  • 2-pack $159.99
  • 3-pack $219.99
  • 5-pack $349.99
  • Add-on camera (without Sync module) $89.99
• Blink Mini 2K+ $49.99
  • 2-pack $89.99
• Blink Arc bundle $99.99

Amazon has debuted a bunch of new devices as part of its fall hardware event, including a new lineup for 2K security cameras. Amazon’s security camera brand Blink will have two new security cameras up for grabs later today – the Outdoor 2K+ and the Mini 2K+, both with support for up to 2K resolution. Additionally, we also got a new accessory called Blink Arc, which will let you combine two Blink Mini 2K+ cameras into a single unit for a seamlessly stitched 180-degree FoV feed. The Blink Outdoor 2K+ is priced at $89.99 shipped, while the Mini 2K+ will cost you $49.99 shipped. Head below for more details on the new cameras as well as the Arc accessory.

As part of today’s live event in NYC, the all-new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has been revealed. This new reader-meets-tablet takes on all of the stylus action of the existing Kindle Scribe, but as the name suggests also delivers a full color screen like that of the existing Kindle Colorsoft. There’s some other new models too.

Update: Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K Select streaming device is now up for pre-order at $40. 

At today’s live Amazon Devices event in NYC, Amazon has now revealed the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Select – a device it calls the “fastest streaming stick under $40.” 

October is almost here, which means a new wave of LEGO sets hitting shelves as the clock ticks us over into a new month. Many of these new building sets have been revealed ahead of time, with this upcoming month being another smaller – yet jam-packed – event. We’ve got holiday exclusives all the way up to the largest and most expensive LEGO set to ever release, so this won’t be a quiet month for builders. Head below to get the full rundown on LEGO’s upcoming builds releasing in October 2025 and start planning out which of them will be joining your collection.

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Echo speakers and displays:

• Amazon Echo Dot Max $100
• Amazon Echo Studio $220
• Amazon Echo Show 8 $180
• Amazon Echo Show 11 $220

Today could be a big day for the Amazon Devices team as it is set to take the stage in NYC to reveal what appears to be the next-generation of Echo devices (likely some Kindle and Fire TV action too). While much of its current lineup of Echo smart speakers and devices, as well as some Kindles and the Fire TV Sticks are already seeing as much as 50% price drops as part of the early Prime Big Deals Days sale, the next-generation models appear to be on the horizon, and we will know all about them this morning. 

Logitech has now officially revealed the new MX Master 4 mouse. The long-awaited, and oft leaked new flagship mouse from the brand is surfacing in an official capacity today. The new Logitech MX Master 4 is now available for purchase at $119.99 shipped. Scope out the details and some hands-on impressions down below.