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After the launch of its official Beatles iPhone cases last year, Casely is kicking off the year with its new MagSafe suction mount known as the Grippy. While perhaps better-known for the wild and fun designs adorning its collection of smartphone and AirTag cases, this time Casely is turning its attention to another iPhone accessory category with its new Grippy mount. Now available for purchase, you’ll find more details and our exclusive discount code to knock 30% off your total down below. 

All week long, CES 2024 has been giving us a first look at some of the year’s newest, coolest, and even weirdest tech. Ranging from the newest 2024 edition TVs to Qi2 chargers and just about every product category imaginable embracing AI, we’ve been covering the biggest reveals. Now, it’s time to hand out this year’s 9to5Toys Best of CES awards. Head below for all of our top picks from 2024’s event.

Ember, the maker of some of the most popular smart drinkware out there, updated its lineup with a new Apple Find My travel mug. The brand’s lineup consists of a range of smart cups and tumblers that connect with a companion app to provide custom temperature control of your hot beverages, complete with a charging coaster to keep them running all day. This same tech has moved over into the brand’s latest Ember Travel Mug 2+ – an updated version of the previous Travel Mug, but with Apple’s location tech built-in. The brand’s latest is now available for purchase and you learn more about it down below. 

Belkin has been soaking in the spotlight all week as one of the first brands at CES 2024 to reveal an updated charger lineup featuring Qi2 tech. Now to close out the week, the company is bookending all of the reveals by launching a pair of new magnetic chargers. There’s a new folding Qi2 charger being joined by a 2-in-1 Belkin offering with optional Apple Watch fast charging adapter.

We covered one of the best budget controllers for Xbox last year with the Gamesir G7 SE but Turtle Beach has since released the Stealth Ultra which comes in on the opposite side of the spectrum. And given the state of other “premium” controllers on the market (I’m looking at you, Microsoft Elite 2 Core), it’s a welcomed addition to the line-up. Wireless with Hall Effect joysticks, mechanical buttons, and a smart, digital menu, the Stealth Ultra comes in at $200. For that price, has Turtle Beach released the new controller king? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

While we await the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong next month, Nintendo has now announced the next additions to its growing Switch Online game library. The first update of 2024 for Switch Online will see a pair of new titles land in the Game Boy Advance library – Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Head below for more details. 

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• Save $70 on Apple Watch Series 9 styles with pinch detection starting from $329
• Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+ begins shipping with free Book Cover from $220 ($270 value+)
• Who needs FineWoven when Apple’s MagSafe leather wallet with Find My is $45 (Reg. $59)

We have some LEGO Star Wars news to report for the upcoming summer 2024 sets. Earlier in the year, we were able to report on several upcoming creations that will be due out sometime in or after August, and now we have a better idea of what to expect from these kits. Including a Battle on Peridea set from Ahsoka, Jedi Bob’s Starfighter, as well as a dark take on the Millennium Falcon, we break it all down below.

Segway is announcing its new Ninebot E2 Pro electric KickScooter today, that has an improved battery performance among other new features designed to meet a ride range of commuter requirements. Now available for pre-order, this e-scooter not only upgrades the performance of its predecessor model but will also be compatible with Apple Find My, allowing you to locate your scooter at all times easily.

Switch gamers had some fantastic first-party releases to keep busy in 2023 with both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the fantastic Super Mario Wonder landing on store shelves, not to mention the Super Mario RPG remake. But the first major Nintendo release of 2024 is now on the horizon with Mario vs. Donkey Kong set to land on Switch consoles everywhere next month. And Nintendo has now released a new trailer to get gamers stoked for the upcoming spin-off crossover title. 

CASETiFY last year launched one of the best collabs in 2023 with its lineup of Evangelion accessories. Now the company is back to start off the year by refreshing the styles for the new iPhone 15, delivering an assortment of themed cases around one of the most popular mecha anime series of all-time.

Well, as the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors continue into 2024 (let’s be honest, they aren’t going to stop until Nintendo unveils next-gen hardware), one company might have (and I stress, might have here) outed the existence of an upcoming new Nintendo console and its release window. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, or whatever the next machine will be called, stretch back for years, but a CES 2024 Altec Lansing press release just mentioned it by name. Head below for more details. 

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• Save $150 on the original Apple Watch Ultra as second-best price lands at $649
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro fall to $130, as new all-time low takes $100 off
• Satechi refreshes Mac mini Stand and Hub with NVMe SSD slot, launches at 20% off

After featuring the launch of its new Apple Find My wallet card, passport holder, and MagSafe wallet, we are now taking a look at Journey’s new wireless power bank. Officially known as the Rapid GO Wireless Kickstand Power Bank, it is designed to provide on-the-go charging wire-free with a few add-on amenities in tow. Now available for purchase directly from the official Journey site, you can actually land one at 20% off using the on-page coupon, and scope out more of the details on what it can bring to your EDC down below. 

A new DualSense PlayStation 5 controller could be on the way. While rumors of a new PS5 Pro console continue, some of which suggesting we could see a launch or reveal sometime this year, retail listings have recently been spotted from a pair of outlets suggesting we could be seeing a new PlayStation 5 controller with upgraded specs and an included charging station coming down the pipeline in an official capacity from Sony. Head below for the details. 

BLUETTI, a leader in portable power stations and generators, is heading to Las Vegas for this year’s CES with some wild new “industry-first” tech to light up your off-grid adventures. The brand’s integrated energy storage solutions are on display at CES 2024 from January 9 to 12 (Booth # 9645, North Hall | Las Vegas Convention Center) alongside a pair of brand new releases – the SwapSolar with the “the world’s first LFP-powered 3-in-1 portable fridge” and the new ultra-rugged AC240 power station. Head below for more details and early bird pricing on the brand’s latest from CES 2024. 

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• Save $400 on Apple’s prev-gen 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro as this cellular model hits $899
• Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases are finally worth a try with deals from $31 (Reg. $59)
• Samsung’s 2023 Frame TVs undercut Black Friday pricing starting at $728 (Save $270+)

LaCie, a premium Seagate storage brand, has now unleashed its new Rugged Mini portable SSD lineup. A mainstay in the storage game for years now, it makes some of the more well-known ultra-protective solutions out there and it is now ready to upgrade its Rugged Mini lineup with modern USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 specs and the particularly speedy transfer rates that come with it. Now available for purchase, you can get a break down of what to expect from the latest LaCie Rugged Mini drives down below. 

We’re getting the official reveal of the next Pokémon TCG expansion today, as the company looks to feature some of its recent Paradox monsters. The upcoming Temporal Forces expansion joins the rest of the Scarlet and Violet releases when it launches later this spring in March.

Jabra may not have anything new to show off at CES 2024 in terms of hardware, but it isn’t exactly showing up empty-handed. Today, the company is announcing some software updates to two of its latest flagship pairs of earbuds, the Jabra Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active.

ASUS is looking to stand out from all the other laptop reveals at CES 2024 this year with its wild new Zenbook Duo. The company’s new dual screen laptop is very befitting of its name with a form-factor that looks to give you multiple displays of screen real estate wherever you go.

As part of its CES 2024 reveals, Amazon has now announced official support for Matter Casting on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices. Amazon is a “founding member and key contributor” to Matter – a growing smart home standard that presents a more unified control experience across multiple major smart home platforms – and it is the first to add support for the new Matter Casting feature. At CES, Amazon is announcing support for the new casting feature on its Prime Video app, enabling customers to “cast content to Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices directly from supported streaming apps” on both iOS and Android. The details are below. 

TP-Link is showing off its latest collection of new smart home gear at CES 2024 headlined by its new Apple HomeKey video smart lock. Alongside its latest Matter-equipped Tapo P400M smart outdoor plug and its smart Wi-Fi Light Strip, the brand is debuting its latest in smart front door security tech with a feature-packed new smart lock known as the Smart Video Door Lock. Scope it out down below. 

LEGO is wasting no time at all this year expanding its newest lineup of sets. The Fauna Collection first launched to start 2024 with just a single set, and now there’s a new bird in town. The upcoming Kingfisher Bird set will debut next month, and now we’re getting a first look at the display model.

Alongside the reveal and launch of its new Blade gaming laptops, Razer is also debuting some new gaming chair tech at CES 2024. The brand has now released version 2 of its Iskur gaming throne with 6D lumbar support, but it is the haptic-equipped Project Esther that has caught our attention. Dubbed the “world’s first HD haptic gaming cushion,” head below for details on what Razer calls the “next advancement in haptic technology.” 

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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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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.