The IFA 2026 reveals just keep coming, and today ECOVACS is rolling out the red carpet for the latest addition to its robot cleaner fleet: the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum and Mop – plus, it’s getting a launch deal right out of the gate, too. The main focus with this new model is whole-home cleaning coverage with a “sealed dust-mite carpet chamber that pushes down into the pile rather than riding along the top.” Head below to get the rundown on this all-new autonomous companion.
Nintendo’s big Switch 2 release of the year, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, has been officially revealed, but very little is known about it. Nintendo did mistakenly drop a brief description, and it has told us it is coming this year, but what is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date? How much is it going to cost? And what sort of remake are we going to get?
UGREEN is making a much bigger play at IFA 2026 this year, and it goes well beyond the new MagFlow charging gear we’ve already covered. Alongside the new chargers, the company has introduced HomeAgent, a local-first smart home platform that brings AI processing, storage, security, and device control together under one roof. The announcement also marks UGREEN’s entry into the AIoT space, with a whole family of cameras, hubs, smart displays, and other connected gear planned around the new ecosystem. Head below for a closer look and more details.
IFA 2026 is currently in full swing, and brands including Anker and Belkin have already rolled out a fresh batch of charging gear and other accessories as part of their announcements. UGREEN is jumping in now with a trio of new MagFlow products of its own, expanding its already-popular MagFlow lineup. The brand is launching a new 10,000mAh magnetic power bank, a 3-in-1 charging stand, and a foldable 2-in-1 charger, with all three built around Qi2 25W wireless charging. All three units are now up for grabs at Amazon via the brand’s official storefront, and you can even cash in on some launch deals. The highlight of the lot, though, is easily the new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank, which UGREEN says is the world’s first liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank. Head below for a closer look and more details.
While perhaps not as exciting as the fleet of new Smart Display chargers, or the display-equipped sleep buds, for some, Anker has also unveiled a SleepLab Pro speaker loaded with some impressive sounding tech at IFA 2026.
We’ve been seeing a lot of new reveals coming out of IFA 2026, and Anker is joining the fray with the introduction of its new MindBase AI Home Hub that will function as a central brain for all your home integrations across its five brands, covering whole-home connectivity, local intelligence and memory within one system. Head below to learn more.
Spigen unleashed some impressive for the price Athlex Air Apple Watch Bands over the last couple years. The first model, one I still use to this day, delivers a hook and loop closure with a velcro clasp alongside a woven fabric strap construction. But it has just released a second version of the Athlex Air band with a magnetic treatment and a new band design starting from just $22.
At IFA 2026, and running alongside the reveal of Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro, the brand is also ripping the veil off two additional smart lighting solutions – the Sky Ceiling Light and the COB Lights 2 Pro. Unlike the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro, which open for purchases on September 7, 2026, these two new alternate models will open their purchases sooner on September 4, 2026. The highlight here is the extended AI capabilities for these new solutions, allowing for group control that unlocks better synchronization for managing multiple different lighting devices.
Not only does Sony think Grand Theft Auto VI plays better on PS5, but it has also secured the rights to release a pair of exclusive GTA VI DualSense controllers as well – check them out below.
Well, as per usual, the leaks were largely on point and the new LEGO PlayStation is now official. During today’s PS5 State of Play game showcase, we got our first official look, details, and an official trailer for the upcoming LEGO PlayStation 1 console build.
The popular smart lighting brand, Govee, has soft launched its newest Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro today at IFA 2026, which is the “first permanent outdoor lighting solution featuring independently controlled dual-layer illumination.” It’s been designed for folks to have more DIY creative freedom, letting homeowners personalize their outdoor spaces with more dynamic, dual-layered effects to better fit each home’s unique style.
Govee introduces a new era of outdoor lighting
“As the creator of the permanent outdoor lighting category, Govee has continuously set the benchmark for innovation, from bringing cuttable designs to pioneering multi-zone optics. Building on years of expertise and R&D innovation, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro takes DIY creativity even further. We’re excited to offer our community a more powerful canvas to express their style and personalize their homes with dual-layer illumination.”
Eric Wu, CEO of Govee
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights series has become quite popular for homeowners and renters alike who want to bring more ambiance to outdoor spaces, and at the center of the new Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro sits the brand’s ColorZone Solution, allowing independently controlled color zones packed into a single light unit.
Unlike more traditional outdoor lighting, which usually brings along single-layer designs, these new models take a step up to dual-layer illumination for a composition of even more distinct colors and ambient tones at the same time. This change up provides more seamless gradients, wall-washing effects, and custom highlights for architecture, whether its for eaves, facades, or decks.
It boasts a LuminBlend+ Color Management System for even more “accurate and expressive color performance, delivering more seamless transitions from soft pastels to more vibrant, high-saturation shades.” There’s also the AI Lighting Bot 2.0 tech here, too, letting you describe your desired look/style so that the AI can generate customized dual-layer effects. Alongside that customizable creation feature, there are also eight “Iconic Wonders” themed effects, which are inspired by natural landscapes.
As much as the lighting itself comes with flexibility in mind, so too has it been given more flexible installation. You can adapt the setup to various home layouts and exterior designs, with independently-controlled Y connectors that allow the light strings to be split and still operate with different effects after branching, further adding to its personalization for more complex layouts and diverse home structures. That’s not all the flexibility either, as it also comes as a Matter-ready solution for even greater streamlined controls across your favorite ecosystems.
It should be of no surprise that like its predecessors, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro bring along a IP68 waterproof rating, with it especially focused on withstanding rain, snow, and other extreme weather conditions. With this extreme durability and weather resistance built right in, as the name implies, once it goes up, it can stay up.
We are taking a short break this morning from this week’s massive Labor Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy to dive into the September State of Play. While we are still awaiting news on the potential Nintendo Direct, Sony is going live this morning at 9 a.m. ET for what sounds like a lengthy double feature State of Play event.
Alongside a host of new chargers landing today from Anker, Belkin has landed at IFA 2026 with some new gear of its. This year it is introducing a pair of semi-solid-state power banks – the new UltraCharge Pro with BoostSolid Cell lineup.
Anker is debuting a host of new charging gear at IFA 2026. The theme this year is once again display-laden power devices, complete with real-time charging status, fun animations, and useful temperature/power usage data. But Anker has also told us it has upped its recognition game, delivering embedded tech that knows what type of device you’re powering (even the brand and model in some cases now) to ensure safe and efficient charging that helps preserve your battery. Check out the new MagStand, Laptop Charger Pro, MagGo Power Bank Pro 2, and more down below.
Nintendo launched its next-generation console with brand new Mario Kart experience, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains one of the highest-selling Nintendo games of all-time and it just got a FREE Switch 2 update.
Nearly a year ago now, Sony official unveiled the all-new Pulse Elevate – its “first wireless gaming speakers” for PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal. And today it is finally revealing the release date and pre-order launch.
It’s been an exciting month of deals and new reveals from LEGO, but now we’re approaching one of the most exciting parts of every month – new LEGO sets hitting the shelves! Once the clock ticks us over to September, you can score any of the following 17 new sets – plus, some GWP sets, too! Head on down below to check out the latest lineup to join the available sets.
We are taking a quick timeout from the ongoing Amazon Labor Day sale today to make sure everyone heard the news – Sony just announced the next State of Play games showcase…two of them, in fact.
Not all power banks are made equal. Some feature one of the most impressive designs I have ever seen with an onboard display, the ability to charge two MacBooks at once, RGB lighting, and a a pair of window cutouts in the solid metal housing to put the internal tech on display – Sharge’s new Shargeek 300 Power Bank is amazing and you should, at the very least, check this thing out while the launch deal is live. Here are some of my hands-on impressions.
As we recently detailed, the new XBOX Series X25 limited edition console is going up for pre-order today at Amazon and other major retailers. The leaked price and release date were largely on point and we should start seeing pre-order listings going live shortly – they are scheduled to go up at 7:00 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET.
***Note: We will update these links/this post as listings go live.
XBOX Series X25 limited edition console $899 | Amazon
XBOX Series X25 limited edition console $899 | Walmart
XBOX Series X25 limited edition console $899 | Best Buy
XBOX X25 Special Edition controller $80 | Best Buy
The biggest gameplay reveal in, quite possibly, history is set to go live this afternoon and Grand Theft Auto VI takes over Netflix in a first-of-its-kind partnership (i.e Netflix paid a boat load to get 6-hour exclusivity for the GTA VI reveal that will be all over the internet the second it goes live). We know all this already, but Rockstar has delivered some details on how folks are allowed to stream this thing and Netflix just published a new article on today’s main event.
While smart wearables, be it on the wrist or otherwise, have been around for a while now, the latest slate of AI glasses are largely still a new thing for many folks. And now that they have started to look more like something you might actually want to wear on your face, the new Meta Lab @ Best Buy is a great way to actually give these things a try before spending any cash on them.
Today is the day folks – official Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay will go live at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET. Netflix has secured (likely paid a fortune) to secure exclusive streaming rights this afternoon for the Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look before it goes live and FREE for everyone on YouTube later this evening.
Microsoft is making a pretty interesting move to help preserve physical XBOX game libraries as the industry continues shifting toward digital. The company has now officially announced a new disc-to-digital feature for XBOX, letting players claim a digital entitlement for supported physical XBOX games. XBOX Insiders will be the first to try it starting this month, with a wider rollout planned for the coming months. More details below.
The big announcement from 2-hour Opening Night Live at gamescom came in the form of the first proper trailer for the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past expansion, but CDPR also surprised everyone with the reveal of the The Witcher 3 Remastered. It is set to release as a FREE upgrade to those own the game already.
Alongside the collection of new LEGO Super Mario sets that were revealed at gamescom 2026, the LEGO Group is also pulling the veil off its latest UCS addition for Star Wars fans. That’s right, folks who live in a galaxy far, far away can look forward to the massive 75457 UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer that even gets an exclusive GWP upon the first week of its release. Head below to learn more about this set, the GWP set, and check out the photos we’ve collected.
XBOX is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fresh lineup of special-edition accessories, and there’s a pretty wide mix of gear in the collection. The new Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now up for pre-order, with several of the products leaning heavily into the translucent green look of the original XBOX – matching the look of the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and controller that were revealed earlier. The entire line-up is now available to pre-order, and you can get a closer look and more details below.
Now just over 24 hours away from the official Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look, and a week of unfortunate leaks by extortionists trying to ruin the game for everyone else, Rockstar has finally issued an official statement on the matter.
The upgraded M6 Mac mini and the new M5 Pro model are now available for pre-order. The new lineup starts at $899, but if you’re looking to flip your older M4 model to the latest M6, there are some notable trade-ins values live right now.
Straight from Opening Night Live at gamescom 2026 in Germany, we now have our very first look at the upcoming Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past expansion. And CD Projekt RED just revealed The Witcher 3: Remastered – it releases on September 29 as a FREE upgrade for existing owners.
It’s that time of year and the biggest games fest on the calendar is set to get underway today with gamescom Opening Night Live. Geoff Keighley is ready to take the stage today to kick off a week’s worth of exclusive new trailers and gameplay from some of the biggest upcoming releases, and the prime time showcase starts at 1:30 p.m. ET.
ASUS has unleashed a wave of new PC gaming hardware under its ROG Edition 20 lineup to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. One of the newer additions here is the Xbox ROG Ally X20 handheld. While it retains the same overall design and form factor of the existing Xbox ROG Ally X, this version introduces several notable upgrades. Head below for a closer look at what’s new.
Update: The new Apple Polishing Cloth is now available on Amazon for $9 ($10 price decrease from previous gen). Currently listed as temporarily out of stock, but you can still checkout now to score one before it sells out.
Apple just gave the Mac mini and Mac Studio a fresh round of upgrades, and if you’re planning to bring one of the new machines home, you’re probably going to need a monitor to go with it. Apple’s own Studio displays are obviously an option, but there are plenty of alternatives out there that can give you more screen space, higher refresh rates, OLED panels, or simply a much lower price. We’ve rounded up some of the better monitors worth pairing with the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, ranging from more affordable 4K options to sharper 5K and 6K displays, along with an ultrawide for folks who want more room to work with. There’s a good mix here from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and Dell, so whether you’re building a basic Mac mini desk setup or a more serious Mac Studio workstation, you should find something that fits below.
The official Nintendo Switch 2 price hike is set to go live in just over a week’s time, and Nintendo has just officially unveiled a pair of new console bundles with the increased sticker. If you’re looking to land a Switch 2 this year, you’ll want to buy one now before the price goes up folks.
LG’s ridiculously fast 1,000Hz UltraGear gaming monitor is now officially up for pre-order, and you can snag one for your battlestation for $999.99 shipped, with LG currently listing expedited shipping from September 1. The main highlight here is obviously that refresh rate. LG says this is the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate, meaning it can hit that speed at its full 1920 x 1080 resolution rather than relying on a lower-resolution dual mode as we see on plenty of models these days. Head below for a closer look and more details.
The countdown is on folks – we are just days away from the first look at Grand Theft Auto VI. Well, at least the first official, proper look anyway – if I were you I would stay as far away from any of those horrible low-res leaks as it appears though some huge spoilers from the game could land online any time.
I urge folks to stay away from these leaks, don’t support these hackers, don’t ruin your own experience, and don’t share them in case you ruin someone else’s..
The Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale is still rolling, has just been updated with some new featured deals, and if you’re out and about today, there is one particular deal you should have on your radar – it is offering crazy good deal on Best Buy gift cards in-store today.
Well, we already knew Take-Two was actively taking legal action against folks leaking the biggest thing in gaming over the last few days, but, based on the latest reports, it has now officially filed several subpoenas with the Southern District Court of New York to secure user data to hunt down the leakers.
Microsoft officially revealed the upcoming and particularly sweet-looking XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and controller a couple months ago as part of its giant summer showcase. At the time, Xbox said it would share the price and release date later, but it looks like both have now leaked online.
Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be even better than it looked ahead of release, and Game Science is already hard at work on its follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The sequel of sorts was officially revealed on-stage with Geoff Keighley during Opening Night Live from gamescom 2025, but the anticipated sequel has gone mostly quiet since…until now.
The Grand Theft Auto VI leaks continue – a fifth video has been released by the cyber extortionist responsible for the first four, and this time it looks like they might actually have a playable build of the game.
Update: It looks like another gameplay video just leaked again from the same source – again, we can’t confirm if any of this is real (more details below).
Rockstar will finally show us Grand Theft Auto VI in detail next week, but a series of actual gameplay leaks have seemingly hit the internet already as we reported yesterday. Since then an alleged look at the actual map has landed online, and a series of other gameplay clips of various locations are flooding the internet right now.
LEGO is giving DC fans a reason to be excited for the coming month, as it has unveiled the large-scale 76355 Batman Returns Batmobile based on the vehicle from the 1992 Tim Burton movie. It won’t be a very long wait before you can get your hands on one and expand your DC-themed collection, so head down below to get a more in-depth look at what you can expect from this 2,269-piece build, complete with collected pictures.
The next PlayStation State of Play is live today. This time around we are getting a dedicated showcase featuring the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero and you can follow along with us down below.
We got our first proper look at Kingdom Hearts 4 back during the big Nintendo Direct summer showcase this year. Fans had been waiting years to actually see the game in action and now, as part of the Disney Entertainment Showcase, a new Kingdom Hearts 4 | D23 2026 Showcase Trailer has arrived, alongside the release window, and the announcement of a new Disney+ series.
