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B&H is a cornerstone here in New York and in the world of consumer electronics. The retailer is now celebrating its 50th anniversary in a way that is simply too good not to share, releasing a custom LEGO model of the company’s flagship store in Midtown.

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. 

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. 

The latest Pokémon TCG expansion set launches tomorrow with Paldean Fates. Ahead of time, I was sent over a bundle of the new packs, which feature Shiny Pokémon for the first time in the Scarlet and Violet area of the card game alongside tons of fresh full art designs, new Paradox Pokémon, and more.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 sees rare refurbished discount to $645 (New low, Orig. $799)
• OnePlus 12 pre-order deals go live at $800 (Save $100), trade-in bonus, more
• Bring TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch and its Snapdragon W5+ chip to your wrist for $227

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. 

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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• Save $123 on a cellular Apple Watch SE 2 at $206 while it’s lower than the GPS model
• Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases are finally worth a try with deals from $18 (Reg. $59)
• New all-time low takes $275 off Samsung’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 256GB tablet at $645

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. 

Today, we’re getting an official look at the upcoming LEGO Micro Ninjago City set. This gift with purchase should be launching before spring and arrives to give one of the most beloved creations in all of LEGO history some love as a miniature recreation.

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. 

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. 

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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• Apple’s latest 11-inch M2 iPad Pro on sale for the first time since Black Friday at $1,000 (Save $99)
• Save $450 on the recent folding Motorola razr+ while it’s down to a new $550 all-time low
• Anker’s new Prime USB-C power banks fall to best prices yet from $72 (Reg. $90+)

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!

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. 

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. 

It seems the LEGO Star Wars team may have more than we originally reported to celebrate the theme’s 25th anniversary. There looks to be one more build from the celebratory lineup coming in 2024, which is set to release later this fall. 

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. 

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.

Microsoft is just minutes away from hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year. Officially announced last week via Xbox Wire, the first 2024 Developer Direct broadcast of the year is set to feature an “inside look at some of the highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, presented by the game creators themselves.” Follow along with us down below. 

L’Oréal Groupe is already well known in the beauty industry for producing beloved hair, skin, and makeup products for consumers and professionals worldwide for over 110 years. In partnership with Zuvi, a startup company full of engineers and scientists, L’Oréal Groupe unveiled the AirLight Pro. The AirLight Pro uses a unique and award-winning infrared-light technology in combination with wind to create a visibly smoother and more hydrated result while also drying hair quicker and with less energy compared to other products on the market today. Keep reading to find out what we know so far.  

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• Save $50 on nearly every Apple Watch Ultra 2 style before blood oxygen features get the boot
• M2 Mac mini is Apple’s latest and most compact macOS desktop at $499 (Save $100)
• Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-order deals go live: Up to $750 trade-in credit, gift cards, more

In our continued coverage of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 cases launching this week, the new elago collection has now arrived via its official Amazon storefront. The brand is known for its smooth and soft silicone treatments on everything from AirPods cases and Apple Watch charging stands to iPhone and Galaxy covers, all coming in at affordable price tags with regular discounts. Its latest Galaxy S24 collection of cases is following suit, all priced at well under $20 with notable launch discounts at the ready. Today’s deals start at just $11 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25, and you can get a closer look down below. 

Next up in our coverage of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 case releases, CASETiFY has now unleashed its new lineup. Featuring its Impact Ring Stand as well as the clear, mirror, and other models, the brand describes this year’s offerings as the most comprehensive launch the it has ever put forth for the Android ecosystem. The collection is set to go live for purchase tonight and you can get a breakdown of some of the standout models down below. 

Alongside new collections from Spigen, Moment, and Samsung, we are ready to take a look at the new OtterBox Galaxy S24 cases. The brand has been a staple in the smartphone accessory business for many years and it has now unleashed a new range of some of its most popular styles and designs for Samsung’s latest handsets. Now available for purchase directly from the official site, you can head below for a rundown on each of the new models it is offering for the S24 lineup. 

It’s time to take a look at the best Samsung Galaxy S24 cases now available for purchase. Samsung took to the stage at its Galaxy Unpacked event this afternoon to unveil its latest trio of handsets and the new case collections are now going live. Alongside some pre-order deals on the handsets themselves, you can now purchase first-party covers from Samsung as well as a host of top-tier third-party options across all price ranges. While there’s still more to come, you’ll find the best Samsung Galaxy S24 cases now available for purchase waiting down below. 

Segway has had a busy year, with plenty of new electric vehicles being introduced last week at CES 2024. Today, the popular mobility and robotics manufacturer is announcing its new GoKart Pro 2 which can be driven in off-road environments at impressive speeds with equally impressive steering capabilities. Now exclusively available for pre-order at Best Buy, this vehicle will not only be able to disassemble into a short-distance commuting scooter but also can connect to a PC to experience more immersive racing gameplay.

Mous is unveiling its thinnest Galaxy S24 case ever in celebration of the latest handsets from Samsung. Following today’s Unpacked event, Mous is unleashing its “biggest collection of super protective and great-looking phone cases,” headlined by what it calls “its thinnest ever case for the hotly anticipated S24 series.” The brand, probably best known for offering up ultra-protective cases that don’t look like something that belongs on a construction site, is ready to unleash a new range of covers specifically made for Samsung’s latest smartphones and everything is set to go up for sale today on its official site and on Amazon thereafter. Head below for more details. 

Moment today is joining all of the other case brands launching new accessories for the Galaxy S24 series. Moment is focusing on the higher-end side of Samsung’s new smartphones with just a single case for the new Galaxy S24 Ultra.

After the launch of the new Spigen cases, its Caseology sister brand has also now unleashed its affordable Galaxy S24 cases. It, much like Spigen, offers up a series of covers that are actually better than the prices suggest as far as I’m concerned, and make for notable options for those looking to keep spending down after dropping some serious cash on a new handset. This year’s collection is a far more focused and tight selection of models than you’ll find from Spigen, with three distinct models now up for sale in various colorways starting from $15 Prime shipped. Scope out the details on each of them down below. 

The new Spigen Galaxy S24 cases have arrived. With the official debut of Samsung’s new lineup of S24 Galaxy smartphones, Spigen has now unleashed its latest collection of affordable cases to safeguard your upcoming new handset. Spigen is a brand that has been supporting all of the major new smartphone releases from Apple, Samsung, and others for years now, offering up affordable covers in a range of styles, colors, and form-factors for folks that just don’t want to spend a fortune on a case. Having said that, they are also among the best brands in this category – its cases are (mostly) sold for under $25 (and, in some cases, much less) but still manage to hit above their pay grade, offering up economic choices that don’t feel like they come straight from the bargain bin. Head below to get a look at some of our favorite new Spigen Galaxy S24 cases. 

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• iPhone 14 Pro see Amazon refurb discounts from $840 (New low, Orig. $999), iPhone 14 from $647
• Save $236 on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 models from $463 at Amazon
• Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe wallet for iPhone 15 has never sold for less at $37 (Reg. $59)

We regularly feature big-time deals on Fire TV devices, just recently covered its adoption of the Matter Casting standard, and now Amazon has announced its new AI Art feature. After revealing the new AirPlay 2-like casting feature for its Fire TV platform as part of its CES 2024 announcements, Amazon is back again today with another enhancement to its entertainment platform in the form of custom AI-powered screen art. Users can now bring their “artistic imagination to life using just your voice, your Fire TV, and a new feature powered by artificial intelligence.” Head below for all of the details. 

Update: The new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System is now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere. 

After being teased earlier this week, Turtle Beach has officially unveiled its new VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal System. Just after we had a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s new premium and more traditional Stealth Ultra Xbox gamepad, pre-orders are going live today on the new Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S racing controller system. Hit the jump for a rundown of the specs and feature set of the new VelocityOne kit. 

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• Apple’s new 24-inch M3 iMac on sale for one of the first times at $1,380 (Reg. $1,499)
• New USB-C AirPods Pro 2 play best with Apple Vision Pro, now down to $189 (Save $60)
• Google Pixel 8 drops to $549 so you can skip Galaxy Unpacked tomorrow (Save $150)

Today IK Multimedia is expanding its content-creator USB mic lineup with the new iRig Stream Mic USB. The brand has been designing and releasing audio gear for years now, having achieved notable success in the guitar hardware/software space with products like its Tonex emulation pedal unit and its long-running series of audio interfaces. This time around it is taking its combination USB mic and audio interface lineup into a more accessible and affordable package with the launch of the new iRig Stream Mic USB. Hit the jump for all of the details. 

The new LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box has been revealed. The latest LEGO Ideas creation will be hitting shelves next month with a vibrant and vintage design that stacks up to over 1,400 pieces.

Twelve South today is launching its first product of the year today, giving you a premium place to dock your MacBook. The new BookArc Flex features a unique and elegant design that on top of celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary with a return to its original product category, delivers a one-size-fits-all approach to Clamshell Mode stands.

Qi2 was one of the stars of the show for CES 2024, with tons of new reveals being show off for the first time or just finally hitting store shelves. All of our favorite brands like Anker, Belkin, and Satechi had something to show off, and now that the show is over, take a look at the whole lineup of new releases.

After getting a chance to go hands-on with the Harber London leather tech pouch, iPhone 15 sleeves, and more, we thought it would be a good idea to also check out its leather desk mats. The brand, for those unfamiliar, handcrafts gorgeous leather goods covering just about all tech accessory categories, and now it’s time to give its at-home or office space work surface accoutrement a run for its money. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Harber London Leather Desk Mat.