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Microsoft debuts new misty Vapor Xbox Design Lab controllers and swirly Dream model

Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to officially unveil the first new Xbox controllers of the year. This time around we are getting an entirely new batch of gamepads by way of the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection. The collection includes a new design available inside of the Xbox Design Lab – the online custom Xbox controller editor – and the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition (this one is now available for pre-order). Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Vactidy’s new Blitz V8 Pro cordless vacuum cleaner launches with $120 off discount

a person standing in front of a mirror posing for the camera $120 off/$80

Vactidy, a smart home appliance manufacturer, has released its new Blitz V8 Pro Cordless Vacuum with a special launch discount on Amazon. Now available for purchase, this new model offers up some improvements from its predecessor, combining more powerful suction with the brand’s multi-cyclone CycloneFlow technology – plus lower noise levels, and accessory storage racks to round out the package.

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Review: CASETiFY’s Jujutsu Kaisen collection is brimming with cursed energy and charm

CASETiFY Jujutsu Kaisen Buy now/From $42

CASETIFY tonight is launching one of its most long-awaited collaborations to date. The popular manga-turned-anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen, is finally getting the case treatment with a collection of iPhone 15 covers and a themed AirPods Pro case. Ahead of launching tonight, we’re taking a hands-on look at some of these new accessories.

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Skylight’s new smart 27-inch home hub touchscreen syncs with Apple Calendar and more, pre-order now

smart calendar Skylight
pre-order now/From $160

Skylight, a brand best known for its smart digital picture frames, is introducing its new smart calendar today. With a focus on products that help keep the entire family stay organized and to “find clarity in the chaos of daily life,” the brand is ready to introduce its new Calendar Max. Joining its already existing lineup of smart Skylight Calendars, the latest model ups the ante in terms of tech while providing a sort of central hub for your family’s schedules across the larger 27-inch display. Now available for pre-order, you can get a closer look at how the new Skylight Calendar Max stacks up below. 

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SANDMARC intros new minimalist genuine leather iPhone 14/15 case today [Exclusive deal]

SANDMARC Minimal Leather Case
Launch deal/$40.50

While the existing SANDMARC pro leather iPhone 15 cases were already among my absolute favorite – I’m using one right now – the brand is introducing a newer, slimmer minimalist model today. After a “surge in requests over to a stripped down version of our Pro series,” SANDMARC opted to bring its leather treatment over to a more sleek version of its wonderful, but for some, a little too robust Pro Series model. Now available for purchase for iPhone 15 and 14 users in a range of colorways, you can head below for more details and our exclusive discount code. 

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9to5Toys Daily: January 30, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 9 $309, Apple MagSafe Charger, more

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LEGO officially set to release six upcoming 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars minifigs

We’ve been able to share first looks at many of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary sets over the past few days, but it seems LEGO has more in store for us. The company has already shown off five creations due out in March to celebrate the milestone for its most popular theme, but today is back to confirm that there are six special minifigures coming out for the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

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Segway launches new customizable Ninebot S2 self-balancing scooter for pre-sale

$50 off/$450

Segway has launched its new Ninebot S2 Self-Balancing Scooter, following the lineup of CES 2024 announcements from earlier this month. Now available for pre-sale purchase, this second-generation model offers more personalization through the adjustable control bar height, with RGB wheel light and taillight customization, as well as a built-in Bluetooth speaker – and you’ll get all this for a price that falls $150 lower than its predecessor.

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Here’s a first look at LEGO’s new midi-scale Invisible Hand, Millennium Falcon, and Tantive IV

LEGO midi-scale Star Wars
March 1/From $53

Today, we’re getting another first look at three upcoming LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets. Continuing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars theme, the new LEGO Midi-Scale Invisible Hand will be debuting in March as set number 75377 alongside both the Millennium Falcon 75375 and Tantive IV 75376.

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Tested: Anker’s new Qi2 MagSafe battery is the 15W power bank I’ve been dreaming of

a close up of a sign Buy now/$70

Anker is one of the first to the market with a Qi2 power bank, and I’ve been daily driving the new portable 15W MagSafe stand for the past few weeks. Complete with an iPhone 15-ready design and 6,600mAh battery, this new release fixes many of the issues that have plagued previous MagSafe-compatible power banks.

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First PlayStation State of Play showcase of 2024 streams this week: 40 mins. of upcoming games

State of Play 2024 January

The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is scheduled for this week. After getting a lengthy gaming showcase from the folks over at Xbox with the first look at the new Indiana Jones game, it’s now PlayStation’s turn. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog today to announce the next State of Play showcase, and we are just about 48 hours away from showtime. Kicking off this Wednesday, Sony is now ready to get its gamers stoked for what’s to come with a look at over a dozen PS5 and PS VR2 titles. Head below for all of the details. 

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9to5Toys Daily: January 29, 2024 – M2 Pro MacBook Pro $1,599, Pixel 7 Pro $502, more

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Pokémon and the Wand Company team up to release new die-cast mini Poké Ball replicas

mini Poké Ball

Update: You can now buy the mini Poké Ball directly from the official Pokémon Center website.

The Pokémon Company today is announcing a new collaboration with the folks over at The Wand Company. The two have already been releasing some of the best collectibles for Trainers with the authentic Poké Ball replicas, and now we’re getting a new series of mini Poké Ball to collect.

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Here’s a first look at LEGO’s new Tantive IV Boarding Diorama with Fives minifig

Update: New, higher resolution photos are here!

Today, we’re getting a first look at one of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets from March. Slated to hit the scene later this year, we’ve known that the upcoming LEGO Tantive IV Boarding Diorama 75387 would include over 500 pieces for some time now. But now, we know exactly how it’ll stack up with a first look.

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Smartish debuts new wallet case for Samsung S24 with launch deals starting from $20.50

Smartish Samsung S24 Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 case
Reg. $25/$20.50

After featuring the new Samsung S24 cases from Spigen, Moment, OtterBox, and others (you’ll find all of them waiting in our roundup), it is now time to look at the new Smartish Samsung S24 wallet case. Now available for all three models of Samsung’s latest handset, the new Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 from Smartish comes in a range of colors and styles, from matte black through to more involved patterns and even an option with the rope strap. Best of all, it is now seeing some notable launch deals. Pricing kicks off from just over $20 Prime shipped and you’ll find the details down below. 

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Moza SGP Sequential Shifter review: High quality at a reasonable price [Video]

moza sgp shifter

With the release of EA’s WRC rally game last year, more people might be dipping their toes into the wild world of driving very fast cars very fast down narrow dirt roads. One piece of hardware that can make the experience more immersive is a sequential shifter. It might be a bit of a one-trick-pony compared to some more expensive offerings from other brands, but the quality for $130 price tag, the Moza SGP Sequential Shifter seems to be a sweet spot for those looking for something specific. I’ve been slamming through the gears so be sure to hit the video below and see it in action. 

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Pokémon’s new Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Bundle sees launch day deal to $46 (Reg. $60)

Pokémon Paldean Fates deals
Reg. $60/$46

The latest Pokémon TCG set is hitting store shelves today! Paldean Fates brings a collection of all-new cards with some entirely fresh shiny designs for Scarlet and Violet. And to mark the occasion, Amazon is debuting the new packs with some launch day Pokémon Paldean Fates deals to help get Trainers in on the TCG action for less.

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Industry analyst says next-gen Nintendo Switch console with 8-inch LCD coming this year

Nintendo Switch price drops

Well, we aren’t even a month into 2024 and we already have our second report on what could be the next-generation Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Pro, or whatever it might be called. After a CES 2024 press release mentioned the upcoming console by name, a fresh report from Bloomberg suggests Nintendo next Switch console is indeed coming this year with a new display. Head below for the details. 

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Wyze launches new Floodlight Cam v2 with 2K HD 160-degree view, color night vision, and more

$14 off/$60

The budget smart home company, Wyze, has launched its new Floodlight Cam v2. Now available for purchase, this second-generation model boasts some significant upgrades over its predecessor, offering local storage, 24/7 continuous recording, and an improved 2K video quality – you’ll get all these features and more for under $60 on Amazon, making it one of the cheapest floodlight security cameras on the market.

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mophie intros new lofted wireless charge pad with 15W of power and included wall adapter

mophie wireless charge pad

mophie has now introduced its new 2024 wireless charge pad. While brands are focused on the new Qi2 power standard, mophie has decided to update its lineup of charging gear with a simple and affordable new wireless power solution ready to deliver 15W of power to your new Samsung S24 or any other Qi-enabled gear. Now available for purchase directly from the ZAGG official site, you can learn more about the new 2024 mophie wireless charge pad below. 

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Sony set to bring Horizon Forbidden West Complete to PC in March with triple-monitor support, more

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition PC copy

The Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC very soon. In PlayStation’s continued effort to bring some of its big-time and once exclusive titles to PC, Sony has now announced that Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will land on battlestations everywhere come March. PlayStation has been spreading the love with PC gamers for a little while now, and next up will be the latest entry in Aloy’s future-past adventure alongside a host of extra goodies. All of the details are down below. 

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Elevation Lab intros new AirTag safety pin mounts with launch deals starting from $10.50

Elevation Lab AirTag Pin Mount
Brand new/$10.50

Update: The first deals on the new Elevation Lab AirTag safety pin mounts are now live. While the best value is available via on-page coupons on the 2- and 4-packs, the singles are now starting from just under $10 Prime shipped – the regularly $30 4-packs are now selling for $18.

Just after the release of its new magnetic waterproof solution, Elevation Lab is back with another AirTag mounting solution. Its new AirTag Pin Mount is now available for purchase with a notable launch discount on Amazon to provide a new way to affix Apple’s item trackers to well, the kids’ clothing (or other bags, backacks, purses, and more). Now starting from just under $10.50, you’ll find all of the details down below. 

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BIGBIG WON launches Rainbow 2 Pro wireless controller with multi-platform compatibility

From $65

BIGBIG WON, a maker of gaming peripherals, has launched its new Rainbow 2 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller that features motion control, a hall-effect trigger, a 1000Hz polling rate, 12-bit Axis Resolution, remappable buttons, and RGB lighting. Now available for purchase, this controller is an affordable alternative to name-brand devices and comes compatible across several popular platforms, giving gamers far more freedom and flexibility than its single-connection competitors.

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SteelSeries debuts new Apex Pro Mini LE White x Gold gaming keyboard and custom COLOR kits

Apex Pro Mini- Limited-Edition White x Gold keyboard

Check out the new limited edition white and gold gaming keyboard from SteelSeries. The brand is a leader in PC gaming peripherals, for those unfamiliar, and is back at it again today with its latest special edition creation. After featuring is limited run Ghost Edition translucent gaming keyboard back in the fall, today SteelSeries is introducing its new Apex Pro Mini: Limited-Edition White x Gold keyboard. All of the details are waiting below. 

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Backbone just unveiled its new must-see golden translucent Death Stranding edition iPhone controller

Backbone One Death Stranding Limited Edition Controller

Following the announcement of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding landing on iPhone and Mac later this month, Backbone has now officially unveiled its new Backbone One Death Stranding Limited Edition Controller. The brand debuted the second-generation version of its popular USB-C iPhone 15/Android controller back in November (shortly before we went hands-on), but it has now teamed up with Kojima Productions to reveal its sweet new golden translucent special edition model. Check it out below. 

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Review: Satechi’s Stand and Hub is even more of a Mac mini and Mac Studio essential with new NVMe SSD slot

Buy now/$100

Satechi’s Stand and Hub is easily one of my favorite Mac mini accessories ever, and now it’s getting an upgrade. Earlier this year at CES, the company refreshed the aluminum-clad stand to feature improved NVMe SSD support. I’ve been putting it to the test with my Mac Studio since, and am happy to report it’s even more of a must-have than before.

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9to5Toys Daily: January 24, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 2 $645, OnePlus 12 pre-orders, more

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Peak Design teams up with Nomad on new 100% recycled nylon canvas iPhone 15 case

Peak Design x Nomad Rugged iPhone 15 Pro case

Peak Design – a brand focused on content-creators, camera accessories, and its range of smartphone add-on gear – is teaming up with the folks at Nomad to launch its new Rugged iPhone 15 case today. The brand, as far as the smartphone case scene is concerned, is perhaps best known for its fabric-wrapped Everyday case – a model we recently went hands-on with for review. But the new Peak Design x Nomad Rugged Case flips the script to some degree to provide a more robust solution designed in collaboration with the pros over at Nomad – a brand we are also quite fond of. Head below for a closer look at the new Peak Design x Nomad Rugged iPhone 15 Pro case. 

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ESR’s new 15W Qi2 car mount is the first of its kind to actually begin shipping [Deal]

ESR Qi2 Car Mount
Launch deal/$31

ESR today is launching its very first Qi2 accessory. While other brands opted to take to CES 2024 with news about their latest charging gear, ESR has held off to capture some of the spotlight for itself. Despite being later than its competition, the company can still claim to ship the first Qi2 car mount – which arrives with a launch discount to celebrate.

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9to5Toys Daily: January 23, 2024 – Save on Apple Watch SE 2, Galaxy Tab S9, more

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Samsung just unveiled its new 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe SSD solutions starting from $125

Samsung 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe SSD

Today, Samsung is unveiling its newest internal SSD known as the 990 EVO. Before Samsung delivered its new transparent display tech and its upcoming smart TV lineup at CES 2024, the last major release from its storage business was with the pro-grade USB 3.2 2×2 T9 portable SSDs – here’s our hands-on review. But today the brand is turning its attention to the more modest internal SSD solutions with the unveil of its new 990 EVO solid-state drives. Head below for all of the details. 

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Rock out cable-free with Positive Grid’s new Spark LINK Go wireless guitar system

Spark LINK wireless guitar system

Today, Positive Grid is ready to unleash the latest advancement to its smart guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker systems with the new Spark LINK Go wireless guitar system. Designed for ultra-low latency, the new Spark LINK is a wireless transmission system that allows players to connect their guitars wirelessly to any of the Spark smart guitar amps (or any other amp you might use). Seemingly a natural progression, this was one of the things that immediately came to mind for me when I was going hands-on with some of the Spark mini guitar amp systems previously, and now Positive Grid is ready to unleash a wireless guitar rig of its own. Head below for a closer look at the new Spark LINK wireless guitar system. 

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Nintendo officially unveils new all-pink Joy-Con to celebrate upcoming Princess Peach Showtime! release

pink Joy-Con nintendo

Update: The new Pastel Pink Joy-Con are now up for pre-order at Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy.

A new set of official pink Joy-Con are on the way. Nintendo has just taken to its official X (Twitter) account to reveal the next special edition Joy-Con release. Set to launch alongside the release of the Princess Peach game, a brand new set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will be available at select retailers in about two month’s time. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

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Review: I spent 2 months exclusively using Arc’s minimalist iPhone 15 Pro aluminum bumper case

Arc iPhone 15 case Buy now/From $65

For the past two months, I have been using one of the most unconventional cases on the market for my iPhone 15 Pro. Well, if you can call all of the minimalism that is the Arc Pulse a case, that is. This aluminum bumper has been one of my favorite accessories for the past few iPhone generations, and now I am putting that adoration to the test with a long-term review.

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9to5Toys Daily: January 22, 2024 – 11-inch M2 iPad Pro $99 off, Motorola razr+ $550, more

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LEGO launches first Insiders double points promo of 2024 with free Year of the Dragon set

Shop now/Double points

LEGO today is kicking off its first double Insiders Points promotion of the year. If you’ve been looking for a chance to score a little extra cash back on all of those new 2024 sets that just hit store shelves earlier in the month or have had your eye on something else, the first chance to score some extra cash back is here. Plus, a bonus freebie Year of the Dragon set!

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PNY RTX 4070 Super delivers better performance for the same price [Video]

4070 super

Nvidia is starting the year off with some new GPUs – the 4070 Super, 4070 Ti Super, and the 4080 Super. The first to be released is the 4070 Super, which is now available. The 4070 Ti Super comes out on January 24, and the 4080 Super will be released on January 31st. To start things off, we got our hands on the PNY 4070 Super Verto Overclocked card. How does it perform for the $599 price tag? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

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Tested: Are flash drives still useful? Here’s our hands-on impressions of the new PNY Elite-X USB 3.2 model

PNY Elite-X USB 3.2 model flash drives

Today we are testing out the latest PNY Elite-X USB-C flash drive. As a regular user of both portable SSD storage and cloud options, I thought it would be a good idea to put one of these old school-style flash drives to the test for a month or so to see if it was even useful. PNY’s latest release landed at the tail end of 2023 and I immediately thought to myself, are these tiny drives still something that can come in handy? Head below for our hands-on impressions. 

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Journey debuts new 140W Blitz desktop charging station with metal stand at 20% off

Journey Blitz 140 4-Port USB-C Desktop Charger
20% off/From $24

The folks over at Journey have been on a roll over the last couple months with new releases, and it is now ready to debut its new desktop charger. We just recently featured its MagSafe wireless kickstand power bank, just after the release of its Find My accessories and its new TRIO ULTRA 15W MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging, but today we are focusing in on the new Blitz desktop charging station. Now available for purchase directly from the official site with a notable 20% launch deal, you can get a complete breakdown below. 

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Tested: Anker’s first 3-in-1 Qi2 charger packs 15W MagSafe into an ultra-compact design

Anker Qi2 charger Buy now/$110

Anker’s first wave of new Qi2 chargers have officially begun shipping after months of waiting. I’ve been trying out a few of them for the past few weeks, and out of everything, the new MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station has been my favorite. It’s the first from the company, and has won me over by shipping all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe, Apple Watch fast charging, and a compact build – all for $110.

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