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Sonos launched the new Move 2 portable smart speaker last fall, and I’ve been putting it through the paces of everyday listening for the past several months. Winning me over with a fresh olive green colorway, there’s far more to be excited like AirPlay 2, newfound stereo playback, and 24 hours of battery life.

Blizzard today is taking the wraps off what’s in store for Season 9 of Overwatch 2, but I am skipping right past that to talk about the game’s latest collaboration. Anime tie-ins with Overwatch are nothing new, but the fact that we’re getting a collab with Cowboy Bebop is easily one of the coolest things the company could announce.

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• Apple’s new 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro sees $496 open-box discount to $2,403
• Just $90 scores you Apple’s second-gen AirPods with the first discount since Black Friday
• Nomad’s limited-edition Volta Strike Apple Watch band sees rare discount to $48 (Reg. $60)

The very first round of BrickLink Designer Program LEGO sets are finally here. It’s been years since the Series 1 releases were first locked in, and now you can finally pre-order them. Each of these models have been submitted by LEGO fans themselves, offering a little extra from what a traditional set would. There’s five new models up for pre-order right now, and we break everything down below.

The latest addition to Ring’s smart home lineup is here with the debut of its All-New Ring Battery Doorbell Pro. Described as its most “advanced battery doorbell yet,” it apparently delivers on some of the most requested features from customers, and is now available for pre-order at Amazon ahead of next month’s launch on March 6, 2024. Head below for a complete breakdown of what the All-New Ring Battery Doorbell Pro can bring to your front porch. 

The LEGO Group is announcing a new set today that is arguably one of the most asked-for creations in ages. The upcoming LEGO Medieval Town Square refreshes a beloved set from 15 years ago with over 3,300 pieces and tons of minifigures.

Stanley, viral hitmakers of Quencher Tumbler fame, today released its first apparel collection. The collection features t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and socks for women, men, and kids. Our favorite piece so far is The Gradient Hoodie, which is listed for $70 and comes in the color Cream. The hoodie itself is made of heavyweight brushed cotton fleece and features long raglan sleeves, a gradient Stanley logo, and a draw cord on the hood. Standard shipping rates apply. Head below to learn more about items in Stanley’s first clothing collection.

Update: The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth FREE demo has now been officially confirmed for release today on PSN. You can download it right now. In addition to the demo available today, a section of the game’s Junon region will be playable in the demo at some point between today and the game’s release later this month starting on February 21.

During last week’s State of Play many expected to see some new footage or details on the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – the second-half of the long-awaited ground-up remake of the legendary RPG – but Sony decided to host a dedicated showcase for the game instead. That stream is scheduled for later today at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET with over 19 minutes of new details and gameplay footage for the upcoming remake ahead of its official release on February 29, 2024. But as we await for the show to kick off, news has hit of a FREE demo for the experience at the ready alongside pre-orders on the Deluxe edition and more. Hit the jump for all of the details. 

Petcube is best known for its smart pet camera systems – including the models that are currently on sale via Amazon – but today it is officially launching its new pet GPS Tracker. The brand says that “10 million pets are reported lost in the United States every year” and it is hoping to help the cause with its latest pet tracking device. The brand has set out to “close that gap with cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design to create a safer, more connected world for pets and their families.” The new Petcube GPS Tracker is officially debuting today with a notable launch deal at the ready. Head below for all of the details. 

The next crowd vote for the LEGO BrickLink Designer Program is going live today. Marking the fourth round of the program that turns fan-made projects into sets you can actually buy, there are nearly 300 custom creations making the cut for Series 4 that you can vote on right now.

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• Apple Watch Series 9 styles drop to $299 (New all-time low, Reg. $399)
• Apple’s AirPods 3 return to the Amazon all-time low of $140 with first discount in months
• Google Pixel 8 Pro starts from $799 with $200 discounts on new Tensor G3-backed features

COSORI has created an impressive lineup of smart ovens, air fryers, dehydrators, and more. They are on a mission to create more innovative products that make life easier and better, which is why they debuted the COSORI 26-Quart Ceramic Air Fryer Oven. It’s easy to cook with and easy to clean up, with an impressive range of cooking functions – 13 to be exact. These include Toast, Bagel, Pizza, Air Fry, Air Bake, Air Roast, Air Sous Vide, Proof, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate, Warm, and Reheat. This oven does way more than just air fry. I was able to get my hands on a unit and put it to the test.  

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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features hits $738 at Amazon (Reg. $799)
• Beats Studio Buds+ fall to $130 with transparent design for first time in months (Save $40)
• Anker heads into the weekend with iPhone and Android accessory sale from $9

OtterBox is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a fresh collection of iPhone and AirTag gear. After recently getting a look at the brand’s Samsung Galaxy S24 cases and its new cactus-based iPhone cases before that, it’s time to scope out the details on the Otterbox Year of the Dragon gear with custom illustrations. Now available for purchase starting from $20, you can head below for a closer look at the new OtterBox Lunar New Year collection. 

LEGO’s Architecture line is making the trip all the way over the Paris this year for its latest creation. Launching later this summer, the Notre Dame Cathedral will be getting the LEGO treatment as a nearly 4,400-piece creation.

Belkin is launching a pair of new MagSafe charging pads today. But before you get too excited, they’re just new colors. The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 has been one of the staples from the brand for topping off your iPhone 15, and now you’ll be able to bring two new fun designs to your desk or nightstand.

Elgato, a brand best known for its gamer and streaming gear, is launching its new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards today. Elgato’s lineup of capture cards is already a relatively popular one among streamers, with the HD60, HD60 S+ and the latest 4K60 PRO, but this time around it is delivering a pair of upgraded HDMI 2.1 solutions for folks looking to update their capture setup for the new year and beyond. Head below for a closer look at the new Elgato PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards. 

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• Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 starts from new $450 all-time lows (Reg. $599+)
• Who needs FineWoven when Apple’s MagSafe leather wallet with Find My is $45 (Reg. $59)
• Save $470 on a refurb Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and skip the AI features at $970

We’re getting a first look at an upcoming LEGO gift with purchase tonight, and it’s out of this world. The upcoming LEGO Micro Rocket Launchpad is giving Classic Space fans a little more love to start off 2024, and with a unique twist!

LEGO is back with a fresh set of kits for February 2024. A new month typically means new sets, and for the second wave of creations in the new year, we’re getting a batch of display-worthy models. Including the latest BrickHeadz, the first-ever Dune set, and some new additions to the LEGO Ideas collection, we break down what’s new in the world of LEGO for February below.

On Monday, Sony announced the first State of the Play of the year, and we are just minutes away now. After getting a good look at some upcoming Xbox titles last week, it’s now time for PlayStation to step into the spotlight with what will be quite a lengthy showcase highlighting some of the upcoming titles to grace the platform this year and beyond. There are over 15 titles on the slate today, and you can follow along with this afternoon’s State of the Play showcase down below. 

Razor has officially released its new Rambler TRL e-bike, an adult-sized lithium-ion powered electric bike built for off-road adventures on rough terrain. Now available for purchase, this new model joins the previous Rambler 20 and the smaller Rambler 12 and Rambler 16 as part of the company’s dedication to getting the whole family moving and exploring together beyond the home.

You can finally purchase the new Eve Energy Outlet with Matter. The new smart home upgrade was just officially revealed at CES 2024 to start the year, and now it’s going up for sale heading into February to join the rest of the company’s other Matter and Thread smart home accessories.

After being teased just ahead of the holidays, third-party gaming accessory maker PDP has now officially unveiled its new guitar gaming controller. While not unlike some of the guitar controllers we have seen in year’s past, the brand is looking to provide Rock Band 4 players and the upcoming guitar controller support for Fortnite Festival with a fresh high-tech solution by way of its new wireless Riffmaster guitar controller. Head below for more details. 

LEGO’s love of supercars is leaving the Speed Champions theme behind in favor of a larger and far more detailed format. The upcoming LEGO McLaren MP4/4 won’t be launching until later this year, but today we can offer a first look at just how set number 10330 will stack up.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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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• Apple Watch Series 9 now starts from new all-time low of $309, today only (Reg. $399+)
• Skip Qi2 and just grab an official Apple MagSafe Charger while they’re down to $27 (Reg. $39)
• DJI’s Mini 3 Pro folding drone shoots vertical video at $600 (Save $159), with DJI RC at $730

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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• Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM hits $1,599 (New low, Reg. $2,199)
• Clearance deals take $479 off Google’s 256GB Pixel 7 Pro at new low of $520
• Sony’s popular XM5 ANC headphones come in three styles at $328 (Second-best, Save $70)

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.

Just how LEGO plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets is beginning to take shape, as today we have an official look at the new buildable LEGO R2-D2 coming out on March 1 with a special Darth Malak minifigure.

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.

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. 

Nomad today is officially shipping its new Qi2 charging stand. The company is retrofitting its signature Stand One design with the new 15W charging tech, all while dropping the price just a tad in the process.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.