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mophie today is updating one of its more beloved charging accessories. The 3-in-1 travel charger is one of the company’s most popular MagSafe offerings, and now on top of the 15W tech inside, it’s getting updated with Apple Watch fast charging and a more sustainable design.

Just after detailing the Microsoft Store offers, the official Xbox Black Friday deals have now been unveiled. After getting the details on the Nintendo and PlayStation offers, it’s time for the Xbox Black Friday deals. Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to detail this year’s official offers and you’ll find all of the details waiting down below. 

The Microsoft Store Black Friday deals have now been unveiled, many of which will start tomorrow. In year’s past the Microsoft Store offers have dished up some of the better deals on the latest Microsoft Surface laptops as well as a host of worthwhile deals on the Xbox console side of things (although we are still waiting on the official Xbox game offers to some degree), and 2023 is no exception. There will be up to $800 in savings going live on Surface laptops starting tomorrow alongside some notable Xbox Series X and Series S console deals, bundle offers, and Xbox controller discounts as well. Head below for a closer look at the official upcoming Microsoft Store Black Friday deals. 

PNY is next out of the gate with some hyper-fast new Gen5 internal SSDs by way of today’s announcement of its new CS3150 M.2 NVMe models. While we have featured Crucial T700 Gen5 solutions a number of times around here thus far, PNY is looking to give them a run for their money with its latest heatsink-equipped solutions that deliver up to 12,000MB/s speeds and unique extreme cooling specs as well. Head below for a closer look at the new PNY CS3150 Gen5 internal SSD models. 

We are now closing in on the beginning of the best Black Friday gaming deals from Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox so it’s time to take stock of what’s live and what’s to come. This year’s sales have already started on the Nintendo and PlayStation side of things, and things are scheduled to ramp up again starting this Friday in an official capacity. The Black Friday ad scans haven’t been overly helpful but we have scoured the webs, official announcements, and more to gather up some details on the best PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox offers that are set to go live in the coming days and next week. Head below for a closer look at the best Black Friday gaming deals from Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

Competition is fierce this year as Black Friday 2023 ramps up. All of the early discounts so far have made it clear that anyone with a membership program to any of the top retailers has a top advantage over other shoppers. So weighing your options between Amazon Prime, Walmart+, and other subscriptions will be a must for making the most of the holiday shopping season.

While we await the upcoming Nintendo Black Friday deals (details on those are right here), we are taking a quick break for today’s Nintendo Switch Indie World showcase. While most folks are still exploring the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder (hands-on review right here) ahead of the launch of the Super Mario RPG remake this Friday and awaiting many of the upcoming releases featured in the last major Nintendo Direct event, it’s now time for a look at some of the major indie releases headed to the platform. Head below to follow along with today’s Nintendo Switch Indie World showcase. 

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• Apple’s new M3/Pro MacBook Pros see early Black Friday deals from $1,449 (Reg. $1,599+)
• Apple’s new 24-inch M3 iMac sees $100 discount to all-time low of $1,199
• Google’s new Pixel Watch 2 falls to new all-time low at $301 (Reg. $350)

After featuring and going hands-on with Samsung’s top-of-the-line 200MB/s models, today Lexar is announcing its new Professional GOLD microSDXC cards that can reach speeds up to 280MB/s. While the standard issue models ranging from around 130MB/s up to 200MB/s tend to be more than enough for most casual users, Lexar is targeting content creators, filmographers, drone pilots, and action cam enthusiasts with its new speedy Professional GOLD lineup. Now available for purchase starting from $40 shipped, you can get more details and a closer look down below. 

The brand new Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD has arrived. After the launch of its first USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 T9 model in October, this time it is all about capacity over speed. Offering up a far more tame solution in terms of transfer rates, the T5 EVO Portable SSD has the “largest storage capacity of any Samsung portable SSD” and is being positioned as a replacement upgrade for folks still using more economic external HDDs, but the prices are going to have to come down before that becomes a reality for most users. We received an advance unit of the new Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD ahead of today’s unveil to give it a run for its money – our hands-on impressions and all of the details are waiting down below.

T-Mobile today is now announcing its Black Friday deals for the 2023 shopping season. The Un-Carrier is looking to set the pace ahead of savings going live later this week on November 16, with deals on new smartphones, family plans, and 5G home internet packages.

The LEGO Group today is announcing its pre-Black Friday 2023 plans. With everything from the launch of an all-new creation to extra rewards points, freebies, and of course actual deals, we break down all of the company’s first-party savings below as part of this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend.

In-store shopping is very much back in season this year for Black Friday 2023. After tons of online sales stole the digital spotlight that was previously reserved for the likes of Cyber Monday, nature is healing as more companies look to bring things back to retail locations. But that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t going to be taking the opportunity to close down brick and mortar stores across the United States the day beforehand. Below we break down all of the stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023.

Just in time for the winter months, the BowFlex early Black Friday deal is live and offering up to $600 off select at-home workout equipment through November 27 when you sign up. Once you sign up, you also instantly qualify for free shipping. BowFlex has plenty of pieces of equipment to choose from to refresh or build your brand new at-home gym including treadmills, bikes, dumbbells, barbells, and more. Our favorite deal here is the Revolution Home Gym, typically listed at $2,999, and is currently $2,399, or $600 off.

Since Overwatch 2 launched last fall, the team at Blizzard behind the team-based shooter has been not just adding entirely new heroes, but also tweaking existing playable characters. Tanks have seen some of the biggest adjustments now that there’s only one locking into each server per team, and today Roadhog is finally getting a rework.

Sony has now taken to its official blog to unveil annual the PlayStation Black Friday deals preview. After getting a look at the official Nintendo Black Friday deals sneak peek last week, it’s now time for PlayStation. This morning also brought with it the 2023 PlayStation holiday gift guide, so let’s keep the ball rolling with the official details on what’s on the way for Black Friday from the PlayStation camp. Head below for the details. 

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• Apple’s M2 Mac mini is finally back in stock at Amazon with $99 discount attached
• Apple Pencil 2 with magnetic iPad Pro charging down to $89 (Second-best, Save $40)
• Anker’s recent Prime 240W USB-C charging station sees 45% discount to new $110 low

Ever wanted a chocolate Xbox controller? Well you now have a chance to win an official one. Joining some early Black Friday offers on Series X with a FREE game or a $50 price drop and gift card offer, Microsoft is getting into the holiday spirit in a delicious way with the announcement of the “first ever official edible chocolate Xbox controller and Wonka-inspired console.” In partnership with the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ film “Wonka,” Xbox is looking to celebrate the return of the “world’s greatest confectioner” with a uniquely delectable gaming experience. Head below for a closer look. 

The LEGO Group is gearing up for the holiday shopping season today with the reveal of two new gift with purchases. Helping to entice shoppers to stick to buying their bricks direct from Shop Online or in-person retail locations, there are a pair of upcoming creations that will exclusively be available from LEGO. Check out the new LEGO Majisto’s Magical Workshop and Winter Market Stall freebies below.

While the new Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim alongside the Call of Duty Modern Warfare III PS5 slim bundles are now live at $500, not to mention the live Black Friday DualSense controller deals, Sony has now unleashed its official 2023 holiday gift guide. Looking to give PlayStation gamers a good look at the entire scope of gear it has on tap this holiday, there might not be specific deals mentioned here, but it does hint at what could be on sale (that isn’t already) in the coming weeks (or sooner). Head below for a look at the 2023 PlayStation holiday gift guide.

Last week, we got a first official look at the upcoming LEGO Avengers Tower, and today we’re getting a full reveal of the companion gift with purchase. Launching right alongside the brick-built skyscraper on Black Friday, the largest Marvel set of all-time will include a side build featuring a taxi, Black Panther, and three other minifigures.

After finishing a build in the NZXT H9 computer case at the beginning of 2023, I loved the look and convenience of dual-chamber designs. But the H9 is a massive case that takes up a lot of room on my desk. Enter the new NZXT H6 – a compact dual-chamber mid-tower with the conveniences of a place to tuck a PSU and cables, but it isn’t as large as the H9. And it has a handy design trick that makes it look even smaller when sitting at my desk. It might be the “just-right” case for my setup. Head below for the full video on the latest cases from NZXT.

Update: New PlayStation 5 Slim Call of Duty Modern Warfare III console bundle now live at $500 via Amazon.

New PlayStation 5 Slim Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 console bundle also now live at $500 via Amazon.

The deals below are now live at Amazon. Both the PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Console Bundle at $499 at the DualSense controller offers are now available.

The main event is still a couple weeks away but the PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals are kicking off today. We have already detailed the upcoming Walmart offers scheduled to go live later this month, but it will be the first out of the gate with PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals. Slated to go live today, while the PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Console Bundle is already live at several retailers including Amazon, Walmart is scheduled to have the first notable deal on the console today alongside what will be the very first DualSense controller Black Friday deal with a solid $20 in savings. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Update: The Black Friday Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle is now live at Amazon for $99.99 shipped. 

Update: Alongside the new Super Mario Party bundle below, Nintendo has now also unveiled a new upcoming Super Mash Bros. console package. The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle will be arriving on November 19, 2023. It includes the Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, a digital version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership at $349.99.

This bundle has everything you need to have a smashing good time on Nintendo Switch, including a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and two Joy-Con controllers featuring a design inspired by the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Plus, enjoy an added $67.98 value with a download code for the full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership.

Nintendo has now unveiled a new Super Mario Party Joy-Con bundle. After getting an early look at this year’s Nintendo holiday Switch console bundle in the form of the usual Mario Kart 8 Deluxe package, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) page to unveil the next special piece of kit landing this holiday season. The new Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con bundle is scheduled to be available later this week and you can scope out more details below. 

After recently going hands-on with the brand’s gorgeous M3 MacBook-ready leather and wool felt magnetic sleeve as well as its luxurious leather backpacks, we thought it was time we gave the Harber London leather iPhone 15 sleeves a run for their money. Available in a range of styles and colors, Harber London has decided to side-step the usual case form factor altogether, instead offering up a series of premium leather sleeves for your latest Apple device to rest in. And as beautiful as they indeed are, the real question is whether or not that sleeve form factor is going to work for your needs anyway. Head below for our hands-on review of the new Harber London leather iPhone 15 sleeves. 

iOttie today is refreshing its Auto Sense smartphone car mount lineup with not one but three all-new solutions. The second-generation series of mounts make it easier than ever to dock your phone on the dashboard with tech that automatically grips your device and notably arrives with the company’s first design made for foldables.

Valve today is announcing the new Steam Deck OLED. Taking a very Nintendo approach to its gaming handheld, the company is slapping an upgraded screen into its portable PC and calling it a day.

Last night, the LEGO Group invited me to come hang out at the flagship NYC retail store at Rockefeller Center. There was one main objective of the night, and that was to show off the shiny new Avengers Tower after it was revealed just earlier in the day. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the new set in person since we originally took a little wind out of LEGO’s sails by revealing it early, and now, I can finally report firsthand just how incredible of a model it is ahead of a full review.

It has been, and is going to continue to be, an exciting time for Nintendo Switch gamers, having just seen the release of arguably the best modern 2D Mario experience ever and with the Super Mario RPG remake on the horizon. Not to mention all of its upcoming Black Friday deals. Just over a week away from release, and coming loaded with updated visuals, nostalgic gameplay mechanics, and a few new features, too, Nintendo is ramping up for release with today’s new Super Mario RPG – Overview Trailer. Head below to check it out. 

The new Spigen Tesla Key Card AirTag case has arrived. After featuring its new iMac-style iPhone 15 cases, StandBy ArcField MagSafe charging stand, and Zero One MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 USB-C case, today we are taking a look at something a little bit different from Spigen. The brand is no stranger to AirTag gear, but its latest release is looking to equip Tesla owners with a new AirTag solution that comes in the form of a sort of card tag with a dedicated AirTag location tracker slot and compatibility with “all Tesla Key cards.” Now available for purchase at $25 on Amazon, you can take a closer look at the details down below. 

LG is debuting its new UltraGear 45GR65DC and 45GR75DC 45-inch QHD curved gaming monitors alongside revealing launch dates. The 45GR65DC is now available for purchase, while the 45GR75DC is available for pre-order. While both monitors boast almost identical features, there is one key difference separating the two, and both arrive as cheaper alternatives to anyone put off by the UltraGear 49-inch curved gaming monitor’s price tag.

Backbone’s new 2nd gen USB-C iPhone 15/Android controller officially launches today. The Backbone One was already considered by many to be one of, if not, the best mobile controller options out there, and the latest updated version is launching today. Ready to take your USB-C iPhone 15 or Android gaming experience to new heights, the latest version of the Backbone with a couple of key enhancements is launching today at Amazon and other retailers. Today’s new releases also come along with a new Backbone One Carrying Case to neatly and safely store your on-the-go gaming setup while out and about. Head below for more details on the new 2nd Gen USB-C iPhone and Android Backbone One controller and the new accessory.

UGREEN today is launching a pair of new MagSafe power banks. Sporting streamlined builds, the big selling point this time around is a more comfortable design thanks to a silicone exterior that should actually help these be more enjoyable to use while refueling your iPhone 15. Now available for purchase, there’s a pair of launch discounts attached.

Just in time for the approaching holiday season, athletic clothing and athleisure brand Vuori is debuting lots of cozy pieces in winter colorways ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday that are perfect for sitting around the fire with loved ones. From vests to hoodies to joggers and zip-ups, keep reading below the fold to see the new pieces Vuori has to offer this November.

Popular connected rowing company, Hydrow, today announced its Black Friday deals, and they’re massive. Available through November 27, you can now save $500 on the Hydrow Rower and $450 on the Hydrow Wave. Keep reading below for more details.

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting in anticipation, the first official announcement for Grand Theft Auto 6 has arrived via an open letter on its official site. It’s not the trailer you were hoping for but it is coming “in early December.” Rockstar officially revealed the next crime drama in its (in)famous GTA series was underway back in February of 2022 and, outside of what feels like an endless string of both credible and mostly not-so-credible rumors and leaks, the game has indeed (almost) finally arrived in official form. Head below for more details on today’s Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement. 

The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! LEGO is officially revealing the new Avengers Tower today. After our exclusive report that offered a first look at the set back in October, we’re able to share an official showcase of how the largest LEGO set in 2023 will stack up when it debuts on Black Friday.

Nintendo achieved wild success with its animated adaption of the world’s most famous plumbers with the 2023 silver screen release of The Mario Bros. Movie, but it’s now going big-time with plans to develop a live action Zelda film!?! Nintendo has now issued an open later on behalf of itself and Sony Pictures entertainment to announce “it will develop a live-action film of The Legend of Zelda.” This was not expected. Head below for more details. 

Sony has announced the new a9 III digital camera alongside the FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens, and its pre-order and launch dates. Carrying the mantle of the world’s first mirrorless camera with a full-frame global shutter sensor, Sony is promising “unrivaled speed” thanks to its newly designed 24.6MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, including 120 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE, flash sync at all speeds up to 1/80,000 sec., and no subject distortion.

Sony announces new a9 III mirrorless camera with full frame shutter sensor and pre-capture

Anker today is launching the newest addition to its power bank family with a new and even more capable version of an existing favorite. The new Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank packs a lot of convenient charging tech into a compact design, most notably including a built-in USB-C cable to complement the one of four different colorways. Plus, it’s on sale!

After Spigen unveiled and launched its new vintage iMac-inspired iPhone 15 cases (you can find our full review right here), it is now bringing some of those vibes to AirPods Pro 2. While you won’t find that Apple-style Bondi Blue treatment here, its new Ultra Hybrid Zero One MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case does deliver on the black see-through tech treatment in much the same way. Now available for purchase on Amazon at well below the listing directly from Spigen, you’ll find more details on its new translucent-like Hybrid Zero One MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 case below. 

Today, we are taking a closer look at the new CASETiFY Disney Villains iPhone 15 cases. The brand has quickly become one of the biggest out there, and its Co-Lab crossover collaborations with major IP, from Spider-Man and Evangelion to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and now Disney’s most wicked villains, is just one of the major reasons. The brand has been developing wonderful, if not a little bit pricey, iPhone, Samsung, and Google handset cases for years, but there’s something about its officially licensed editions that stand out from the crowd. Head below for some hands-on impressions of the new CASETiFY Disney Villains iPhone 15 cases. 

Today, Amazon is officially announcing what’s to come from its annual Black Friday sales event as we inch closer to the 2023 shopping event. On top of just kicking off the action earlier than previous years, Amazon will be upping the ante on the savings this year with a more frequent rollout of deals while also announcing a themed Thanksgiving Day Football game.

The annual Nintendo Black Friday deals sneak peek has officially arrived. While we already featured some of the new upcoming hardware packages that are on the way starting as early as this week, it’s time to take a look at the entire breadth of the official Nintendo Black Friday deals that are on the way. While all of the usual major retail outlets will be featuring their own Nintendo deals, as is always the case, the official Nintendo Black Friday sneak peek gives us a good idea of the deals we are guaranteed to be seeing and they all start a whole lot sooner than Black Friday this year. Head below for all of the details. 

A new transparent Xbox controller from HyperX has arrived. We are no strangers to the HyperX Clutch Gladiate controllers around here – we called this year’s version a “budget gaming beast” after going hands-on – but now it’s time for the new see-through RGB edition. Today, HyperX is launching the new Clutch Gladiate RGB Gaming Controller for Xbox, officially licensed under the Designed for Xbox program and fully compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC to ensure “seamless use across all platforms.” Now available for purchase, you can get all of the details and a closer look down below.

The future of Overwatch is bright, and more transparent than ever. Today, six members of the Overwatch team took the stage at BlizzCon 2023 in order to detail what’s next with Blizzard’s hero shooter. There’s a lot to be excited about, including new gameplay footage for an upcoming hero named Venture, first looks at the new Competitive mode rework, and details on the new Overwatch 2 game mode Clash. 

BLUETTI – a trusted name in portable power and a favorite around here – has now introduced its latest power stations in the form of the new ultra-portable, backpack-sized AC2A and its latest mobile powerhouse, the AC70 Portable Generator. While BLUETTI offers up a number of high-capacity solutions, including some that can run your entire house, this time it is focusing its attention on the backpackers, cabin trips this fall and winter, extended road-trips, and keeping all of your gear juiced up and at the ready for all of it. Head below for a closer look at the new BLUETTI AC2A and AC70 portable power stations as well as details on the early bird launch discounts.

Today, we are taking a hands-on look at the new Journey NEXA MacBook sleeve with MagSafe charging. Just recently unveiled by the brand as the “world’s first 4-in-1” MacBook sleeve, it not only charges two devices at once, but it also houses your laptop and doubles as a MacBook sleeve. The question is, does anyone actually need this sort of thing? Well, the short answer is yes, some folks might. But you’ll want to read on to see if you’re one of them.