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• Apple Watch Series 8 clearance lands on Amazon starting from $289 (Save $110)
• Google’s original Pixel Watch drops to $200 lows for both GPS and LTE wearables (Reg. $350+)
• Belkin’s 15W MagSafe dock with Apple Watch fast charging undercuts Qi2 models at $116

We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details. 

One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the new FineWoven material. OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyday carry with a new material of its own – cactus.

Note: The images on display here appear to be prototypes and do not officially represent the final product.

Alongside all of this week’s CES 2024 product announcements, Hyperkin is now ready to debut its new SEGA handheld console. Pulling inspiration from the classic Genesis Nomad of yesteryear, the new Hyperkin Mega 95 combines some of the design sensibilities of the Nintendo Switch to provide an all-in-one SEGA gaming system that works both at home on the big screen and in portable mode. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details. 

Airthings, a brand best known for its high-tech air quality monitors, is landing in Las Vegas for this year’s CES show with a pair of new products including its first-ever smart air purifier. The brand is not only expanding its lineup of “best-selling” indoor air quality and radon monitors for homeowners and businesses, but it is also stepping into the air purification business for the fist time. While previously focused on monitoring tech to maintain a healthy and fresh living space, it is taking an even more active approach with its new Airthings Renew, “the company’s first smart air purifier designed in Scandinavia by experts in indoor air quality.” Head below for the details. 

Alongside the rest of tonight’s Anker announcements, the brand’s eufy division is also upgrading its robotic cleaning system lineup with the new X10 Pro Omni. Delivering flagship features, this all-in-one cleaner bot features the brand’s latest tech with both vacuuming and mopping action as well as companion app control and the Omni charging and auto-clean station. Scope out the details on the new Anker X10 Pro Omni cleaning system debuting for CES 2024 down below. 

Anker is starting off CES 2024 with some exciting updates on the availability of its first Qi2 chargers and power banks. We first got a look at the lineup last fall, and now devices with the refreshed 15W magnetic charging tech are finally here. There’s seven new debuts that all pack the recent Qi2 charging tech.

For CES 2024 this year, Anker has two new additions to its lineup of SOLIX portable power stations to show off. There’s the flagship SOLIX F3800, which has more than enough juice to power up electric cars, RVs, and even your home. Then later this spring, the SOLIX C800 Plus will hit the scene with some fun camping-oriented features.

Sony is scheduled to show of its next-generation of tech and beyond in tonight’s CES 2024 press conference. The live-streamed event is an annual affair at this point, loaded with everything from upcoming products and possible PlayStation-related announcements to experimental tech of the future. Ahead of tonight’s event, Sony has been mostly tight-lipped about what to expect, but it looks as though show will, at least in part, focus on initiatives supporting creators. Tune in down below. 

MSI’s new Claw gaming handheld is officially being revealed at CES 2024 today. We got a first look at the new debut last week as the form-factor leaked, and now all of the details on this Intel-powered handheld arrive.

TCL is typically best known for its affordable range of smart 4K TVs, and we are seeing a fresh batch unveiling at CES 2024, but it’s the gigantic new 115-inch 115QM89 that’s sure to be making headlines this year. Much of the brand’s more entry-level and mid-tier sets are getting a refresh at CES 2024, complete with better performance and bigger screens, a broader range of mini LED models, better backlighting, enriched color, a series of TCL AIPQ processing upgrades, and built-in multi-channel sound, but it is taking things up a notch, quite literally, with its new behemoth QD mini LED TV. Head below for more details. 

Sennheiser is starting off the year by offering a look at three new personal listening experiences. The new flagship Momentum 4 earbuds are being joined by the company’s first sport buds and a pair of over-ear headphones with the Sennheiser Accentum Plus, all of which are taking the stage at CES 2024 this year.

Govee CES 2024 announcements have arrived with four distinct additions to the brand’s smart home lighting devices and smart appliances. This is a popular brand here at 9to5Toys, and we are excited to witness the next generation in smart gaming and home devices with CES 2024’s opening tomorrow. Amongst the lineup are the new AI gaming sync box kit 2, which will support higher resolutions with dynamic lighting synchronization, as well as the upgraded Matter-supported Neon Rope Light 2 which is made from a more flexible material that allows for better shaping of the light to fit your designs. Head below to learn about all the exciting new releases from Govee during CES 2024.

Ubiquiti is finally launching its first Wi-Fi 7 access point. A fitting week to show off the new tech, the company is getting in on the CES 2024 action with the debut of a long-awaited Wi-Fi 7 expansion to its popular UniFi networking platform. We explore what to expect from the new Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro access point and its $189 price tag below.

Victrola, a brand best known for its turntable and audio products, has brought its new high-end Works with Sonos turntable to CES 2024 alongside its latest and much more affordable new Victrola Automatic for folks that don’t need the fancy streaming tech. While the new high-end Sapphire model isn’t its first Works with Sonos device, it does bring some interesting new tech to its upper echelon vinyl player lineup with the ability to stream to just about any device you might have in your setup. Head below for more details. 

Samsung’s not the only one with transparent screen tech on display at CES 2024, LG has now unveiled the “world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV.” We caught a glimpse at LG’s wireless TV systems last year – a world’s first in their own right, but this time it is going see-through with the latest iteration of its LG SIGNATURE OLED T. Get a better look and scope out the details and down below. 

After getting a look at the brand’s new TV lineup and the wild new transparent MICRO LED glass screens, it’s now time to explore the Samsung Music Frame on display at CES 2024. The brand’s The Frame TV lineup neatly hides a full-on 4K TV inside of a picture-frame form-factor and it is now taking that inspiration over to the audio world with the new Music Frame. Scope out the details below. 

As the CES 2024 reveals roll-on, next up its is the Lockly lineup of smart home gear including its new Matter Link Hub and its Apple HomeKey smart lock. The brand will be making its first major push into the Matter standard this year, adding backward-compatible Apple Home, Google Home, and more support to its existing gear, alongside the new Lockly Visage – the “first smart lock under the company’s upcoming Zeno Series of Apple Home and HomeKey compatible products.” Head below for the details. 

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• Save $249 on Apple’s latest 15-inch MacBook Air at second-best price yet of $1,050
• Anker’s MagGo Cube 15W MagSafe Charger is a 9to5 favorite at $112 (Reg. $150)
• Google Pixel 7a on sale for first time since Black Friday with return to $374 all-time low

The JBL CES 2024 announcements have arrived with loads of new additions to the brand’s growing lineup of headphones, wireless earbuds, and speakers. The brand has been a mainstay around here for years with notable options in the portable Bluetooth and party speaker lineup, both of which are landing with next-generation devices on tap for CES 2024, but JBL is also debuting an updated version of “the world’s first Smart Charging Case” on its Live TWS 3 wireless earbuds. Head below for a closer look at the most exciting releasing coming from JBL at CES 2024. 

Samsung always takes CES as the opportunity to show off what’s new from its TV lineup, and 2024 is no different. We’re now getting a look at its latest lineup of home theater upgrades including a pair of new 4K and 8K Neo QLED units, as well as new glare-free OLED sets and more.

After the launch of its new modular Express 1M2 portable solid-state drive, OWC is ready to expand its “best-in-class ThunderBlade portable storage line” for CES 2024. The brand is looking to provide content creators and professional-grade video setups with what it refers to as as a new version of its ThunderBlade RAID drive that “continues to set the bar for what is possible in the realm of production drives” with increased RAID 5 performance and expanded capacity options. Head below for a closer look. 

You have the check out these new Samsung transparent MICRO LED glass displays. The Consumer Electronics Show gives us a look at what tech is actually hitting the market in the year to come as well as a glimpse into the future, and the new transparent glass displays from Samsung certainly fit the bill. Delivering something that looks like it comes straight from the set (or CGI workstation) of futuristic sci-fi and cyberpunk films, the world’s first transparent MICRO LED glass displays from Samsung are easily one of the must-see items from the show floor at CES 2024. Head below to see them in action. 

Hyper is now joining in on the CES 2024 reveals with a new collection of gadgets. While there’s power banks, Thunderbolt docking stations, and portable SSDs for your iPhone 15, the real stars of the show are the two new Hyper Qi2 chargers – the company’s first releases with the new charging standard.

Last week, 9to5Toys was able to report exclusively on one LEGO Star Wars set that would be joining the 2024 lineup. It was just a single bullet in our original coverage from the start of the year, noting that there would be a BrickHeadz bundle based around The Phantom Menace. Now a few others have corroborated the news, and we’re ready to speculate on just what might be included. After all, Episode I theming means there’s a chance we finally get a LEGO Jar Jar Binks BrickHeadz figure…

Jackery is making its first reveal of the year this weekend ahead of CES 2024, showing off a new rooftop tent kept that yields 1,000W of solar power. It may only be a concept, but we could see units officially launch as early as the end of the year.

Acer is joining in on the CES 2024 news this weekend ahead of the official start to the Las Vegas showcase with a first look at its newest suite of portable Windows PCs. The new Acer Swift laptops come outfitted with much of the same AI prowess that has been all the talk of this year’s consumer tech event like dedicated Windows Copilot keys, alongside some new Intel CPUs and refreshed designs with OLED displays.

Urbanista has announced an overhauling of its solar charging headphone lineup with the new second-generation versions of both its Los Angeles over-ear headphones and the Phoenix true wireless earbuds. Both devices are still designed and built around Powerfoyle solar charging material from Exeger, but are now being updated with more power-efficient components, adaptive noise cancellation, and more streamlined designs.

Now that 2024 is underway, 9to5Toys can share some updates on what to expect from the upcoming LEGO Ideas lineup for the year. The LEGO Group wasted no time showing off the theme’s first creation earlier this week with the debut of the Family Tree, but there’s so much more in-store. From the long-awaited LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set to the Red London Telephone Box and the long-awaited Jaws set, we break it down below.

Hazel Quinn – a modern kitchen appliance brand with a flair for retro-style designs – is now offering some deep deals on electric kettles, toasters, and its slow masticating juicer. If you missed out on the Black Friday sale, the brand is offering folks another shot at scoring some of its best-selling products without paying anywhere near full price. You’re looking at up to 58% off the regular price tags to upgrade your setup for 2024 with deals starting from just over $46. Head below to scope out the details. 

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• Apple’s 10.9-inch iPad returns to Black Friday pricing for only second time at $349 (Save $100)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 starts off the year with second-best discounts from $239 (Reg. $300+)
• Anker’s new Nano 10,000mAh power bank has a built-in 30W USB-C cable at $36 (Reg. $50)

Yesterday, MSI showed off the teaser for its first entry into the Steam Deck competitor space. Now today we’re getting a first look at what to expect from the new MSI handheld, which has been deemed the Claw.

Next up in our coverage of CES announcements, LG Display has announced today that it has completed the development of a new 27-inch 480Hz QHD OLED gaming display with an official showcase prepared for CES 2024. This big news has many excited for what lies in store, opening the doors to a new era of OLEDs with ultra-high refresh rates.

Today, accessory and iPhoneography brand SANDMARC is introducing its new content-creator Pro Headlamp. While we have come to adore the brand’s iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, it actually cut its teeth in the smartphone-based photography space and is now expanding its lineup of accessories beyond the tripods, Creator Camera grip, and ring light we featured previously. The new SANDMARC Pro headlamp is now available for purchase ahead of delivery this month and we also have an exclusive discount code for you as well. Head below for more details. 

The new Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are next on deck for the CES 2024 announcements. The leading gaming brand is now revealing details on what its calls “world’s first display innovations” in the latest iterations of its portable gaming rigs that “underscore Razer’s commitment to being at the forefront of technological excellence.” Head below for more details. 

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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 is back from the dead with a $50 Amazon discount to $749 in all styles
• Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro starts at $1,400 with $199 off New Year’s sale
• Motorola’s razr+ folding smartphone includes a $50 credit with discount to $700 (Save $300)

Traditional smokers require ample outdoor storage space and optimal weather, most consumers don’t have one or the other when the cravings for smoked brisket hit. The team at GE is debuting the world’s first indoor smoker at CES 2024 in the coming days, and they have our attention, we are listening! The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration is sure to be a hit, check out what we know so far below. 

Dell’s popular XPS laptop lineup is getting a major makeover. Some of the most popular Windows laptops around are getting a refresh to have a better chance of going toe to toe with Apple’s latest MacBooks, as Dell adopts the 14- and 16-inch form-factors alongside some other changes like a dedicated Windows Copilot key ahead of CES 2024.

The next LEGO Ideas set is here. It certainly didn’t take long for the LEGO Group to reveal the next fan-inspired creation into 2024, as today we’re getting an official look at the upcoming Family Tree (21346). This over 1,000-piece model delivers a cute way to show off family photos, which can be hung on the brick-built branches throughout the family tree.

Last fall, 9to5Toys reported that 2024 would see the LEGO Group celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets. Today, we have more official confirmation it’s happening, as the logo for the upcoming festivities has been revealed. Or better yet, leaked. Here’s everything we know so far about the celebration.

Update: Burton Goods is also now offering iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max and 14 Pro/Pro Max versions of its new Modern Pocket Book Wallet case at $79.99 alongside the 15 models. Regularly $100, all of them will drop 20% in the cart. 

Pad & Quill has risen from the ashes better and stronger than ever with a new name…Burton Goods. The brand formerly known as Pad & Quill has retuned with a new name and a brand new lineup of American-made artisan products for your Apple gear. After an unfortunate series of events forced one of our favorite handmade Apple accessory makers to shut its doors for good, it has reemerged as Burton Goods with same dedication to creating high-quality leather goods handcrafted right here in the United States. And to celebrate the launch of Burton Goods, the brand is offering 20% off just about everything. Head below for more details. 

Samsung today is kicking off the CES 2024 action a bit early with the debut of three new gaming monitors. The company has been on a roll with its Odyssey series as of late, and now there’s a trio of new additions to the collection complete with OLED panels. Ranging from a massive new 49-inch display to the company’s first flat monitors in the Odyssey lineup, we break it down below.

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• Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C start out 2024 with return to all-time low of $189 (Save $60)
• Leave slow speeds in 2023 with Google’s Nest WiFi Pro Wi-Fi 6E router at $140 (Save $60)
• Skullcandy’s new Dime 3 earbuds are even more affordable with first discount to $25

Today we are getting the first official details on the new 2024 LG OLED TV lineup. With CES 2024 right around the corner now, the latest in the world of tech is on full display this month and one of the first out of the gate is LG. Every year around this time, the brand unveils what’s next in its popular lineup of OLED TVs and this year the focus is on lifelike displays with “4-fold higher AI performance.” Head below for more details on the 2024 LG OLED TV lineup. 

Ubiquiti is wasting no time starting out 2024 with some new reveals. Today, we have the new Swiss Army Knife Ultra hitting the scene, delivering an indoor and outdoor access point that we can only hope lives up to its ambitious name. But with Wi-Fi 5 at the center of the experience, things aren’t looking good.

UGREEN is starting out 2024 by launching a new lineup with some of its most capable chargers yet. The new Nexode Pro series earns its name by packing even more power into smaller packages than before. There’s two models now available at launch with some discounts attached, as well as two more announced that’ll be available in the near future.

Today we are taking a closer look at the new clear MagSafe wallet from elago. The brand is one that generally takes a unique approach to its accessories, whether it be the vintage Apple gear-inspired designs or the retro Nintendo vibes, and its new clear MagSafe wallet follows suit. While it might not be as gimmicky or as playful as some of the aforementioned pop culture and tech references, it does deliver something a little bit different from the sea of black and brown vegan leather options out there. The question is, how many folks are going to feel safe with a completely clear case (not) covering their credit card numbers and the like? Head below for a closer look and more details on elago’s new clear MagSafe wallet.