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Amazon has now officially confirmed the start time and dates for the 4-day 2026 Prime Day sale. 

Just ahead of tomorrow’s giant summer PlayStation games showcase, Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to finally unleash the pre-order and launch deals for its upcoming hardware – the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, the official new gaming monitor, and the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. 

We’re at the beginning of a new month, which means LEGO builders can get excited for an all-new wave of sets releasing in June, and this month promises more than we’ve seen in a while. June is bringing us a MASSIVE collection of 118 new LEGO builds, with some GWPs, and we’ve gathered them all into one place for your brick-building convenience. Head below to check out the full lineup of new LEGO sets releasing in June 2026.

adidas is going all in on the FIFA World Cup 26 gear, delivering a wide range of deals on official jerseys and styles, alongside the launch its FIFA World Cup 26 Pet Collection and now some vintage jersey looks. You’ll find a collection of mid-90s’ designs making a triumphant 2026 return on the official adidas site joined by some wonderful retro 1980s’ looks and more. Check them out below. 

We are teaming up with Burton Goods this week – one of our favorite leather tech accessory brands – to give some lucky readers one of its gorgeous new Leather laptop bags for FREE. 

As we gear up for the newest wave of LEGO sets to hit the market on June 1, and following the Memorial Day LEGO sale deals at Amazon (and is currently still running for many of the builds), The LEGO Group is giving Star Wars fans a look at two new sets today – the 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn + the 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4 sets – plus, they’re available to preorder and secure! These two builds are joining the other Mandalorian and Grogu movie-themed kits, so head on down below to get more info and to browse through all the collected photos.

Sony officially announced the 2026 Days of Play Sale yesterday, just as we expected, and everything is going live today. The annual celebration features hundreds of digital game deals, price drops on physical PS5 games at Amazon and other major retailers, a rare deal on Ghost of Yotei at Walmart and Amazon, as well as deals on PS5 controllers, PS VR2, and more – it all goes live today. 

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Nintendo has officially announced Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. DK, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, Chunky, and the DK Rap will arrive on Nintendo Classics in one week’s time in glorious 64 bit. 

While it’s not the release date for The Witcher 4 you might have been waiting for, CD PROJEKT RED has now officially announced a third expansion for the brilliant Witcher 3 to enjoy in the meantime. 

The second wave of the Pokémon x Target collection is now official. We knew it was coming after the initial run went live at the top of the month, but know have more details on Drop 2 of the exclusive Pokémon x Target. 

Samsung has now official unleashed its 2026 lineup of Odyssey G7 and G8 Gaming Monitors, and all of them are coming with some serious extras for FREE. You have your choice of FREE $200 or $300 Samsung credits, or you can opt for a FREE set of $250 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or one of the Samsung Music Studio Speakers worth up to $500. Scope out the details below. 

KeySmart was among the first brands out of the gate with a fully re-chargeable Find My Wallet Card, and today it is releasing its new and improved model – the SmartCard Pro. 

The 2026 PlayStation Days of Play sale has been officially announced. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to reveal details on the annual sale event and we have everything for you below. 

Remember the days when we used to get some seriously great deals on gaming consoles for holiday events and Black Friday? No? Well, I’m old enough to remember those days, and realistic enough to know they are long gone, at least for now. And that’s why you might want to take Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle offer more seriously. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and this week we are highlighting the Memorial Day sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, alongside the teaser for all-new Donkey Kong LEGO sets, Sony’s premium 1000X Collexion headphones, the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game console bundle, and more.

While Donkey Kong already appeared in the Super Mario theme previously, new Donkey Kong LEGO sets are on the way after a new teaser hit official LEGO social channels today. 

Nomad is best known around here for its wonderful iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, among other helpful tech gadgets and accessories. But for me, and many others, it makes some of the best leather accessories you can buy in the price range and perhaps none more so than its Limited Edition: Olde Dublin treatment. This hardy, sumptuous, and classic leather has also now made its over to the brand’s Horween leather wallet lineup. 

UGREEN has unleashed a tiny new 65W GaN charger called the Nexode Air, featuring a USB-C port. While this model skips some of the flashier extras like a built-in display as seen on Anker’s latest Nano 45W charger, it keeps things simple and checks the right boxes, in my opinion, with an ultra-compact design, which is smaller than the size of an AirPods case and a wallet-friendly price tag. The brand’s official storefront is also offering a launch deal for it right now down at $29.99. Head below for a closer look and more details on this impressively small charger.

In a world where most keyboards have started looking increasingly similar, all following more or less the same design language, it always catches my attention when something with a more aggressive gaming aesthetic – sharp angles, bold cuts, and a bit more personality – shows up every now and then. The IQUNIX EV63 Hall effect keyboard we’re checking out today is one of those, currently sitting on my desk. Not only does it look good but it also checks a lot of the right boxes when it comes to gaming. I’ve spent enough time using it to get a solid feel for what it brings to the table, so head below for a closer look and to learn more about my experience with it.

Today SANDMARC is expanding its iPhone accessory expertise to the handlebars with its new Creator Bike Mount – “the first precision-machined aluminum bike mount built for riders who demand more from their handlebar.” And we have an exclusive launch deal for you using code 9TO510 at checkout. 

Much like we saw when hit debuted the new next-gen WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds, Sony is launching the all-new 1000X The Collexion premium headphones today alongside a new colorway for its lauded WH-1000XM6 AMC headphones. 

The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones have been one of the more popular over-ear releases of the last year or so. But today Sony its marking a decade of the 1000X series with a special new model known as 1000X The Collexion alongside the new The Sandstone XM6 headphones colorway.

A week has gone by since we got our first looks at the upcoming LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, and The LEGO Group is coming back around for yet another big reveal – this time in collaboration with Disney. That’s right, the partnership is giving us another big new build focusing on one of the iconic staples of every single Disney theme park around the world – Main Street, U.S.A.! Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect, release dates, and to browse all the pictures we’ve collected.

Update 5/28: Nintendo’s new Pictonico! Is now live on iOS and Android. 

While some of the big Switch 2 game leaks have now come true, there are still some major rumors still up in the air. One Nintendo game that did not leak ahead of time is the quirky new Pictonico! that was just revealed and is now set for release next week. 

Last week, Nintendo officially announced the new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle offer, and it is now available for purchase – this basically the best and only deal on Switch 2.  

The barrage of price hikes continue, and just after Nintendo announced the price of Switch 2 was going up, as well as Switch Online in select regions, Sony is now following suite with PlayStation Plus. 

GTA 6 pre-orders are set to start today, according to Best Buy. We are yet to get official word from Rockstar, according to one of the country’s biggest retailers, the latest entry for one of the biggest games of the last decade will go up for pre-order today ahead of the scheduled fall release date – but we will believe it when we see it.

Google unleashed the all-new Fitbit Air today. We are indeed tracking some pre-order deals you can take advantage of both on the official Google Store and at Amazon in the form of some complimentary store credit and FREE $35 extra bands, but if you have some gear to trade-in you can also score the actual Fitbit Air for FREE too.

Amazon has now launched its official 2026 Memorial Day sale, and Target is up next. The 40-page Target Memorial Day Sale ad has arrived, giving you a closer look at deals on everything you might need for your upcoming cookouts and the rest of the summer. 

Today SwitchBot is debuting its all-new SwitchBot Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro with some notable launch deals at up to $40 off via its official Amazon storefront. 

Just hours after images of Microsoft’s alleged upcoming cloud gaming control leaked online, it appears as though we are also getting an early look at the next-generation Xbox Elite 3 Controller. 

Microsoft has been making headlines lately with a series of notable announcements and updates across both its software and hardware lineup. Now, a new report has surfaced online revealing what is said to be the company’s upcoming cloud gaming controller. Images shared by Tecnoblog appear to show the unannounced controller in both black and white finishes, offering an early look at its design and layout. Head below for a closer look at the leaked photos and more details on the reported controller.

We saw that adorable Nintendo Hello, Mario! Board Book go up for preorder earlier this year (available right now at $12), now it’s Yoshi’s turn. The official My Mario: It’s Yoshi! Board Book pre-order is now live on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped. 

The 30th anniversary of the original Pokémon titles is still in full swing with the launch of the new Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide compendium and the Limited Edition Box Set Collection, both bow available for pre-order on Amazon. 

Chaos Rising might genuinely be one of the BEST modern Pokémon sets yet… and this booster box opening completely proved it. In today’s video, I opened an entire Chaos Rising Booster Box with all 36 packs, chased some insane cards, and finally pulled my FIRST EVER gold Pokémon card! 🤯

After all the fun last week during the May the 4th six-day event, The LEGO Group is giving us a brand new set reveal that is not only massive, but also an official take on one of the most popular fantasy settings. Of course, I’m talking about LEGO’s Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, with this unveiling acting as a lighting of the beacons that will surely call to many builders across the realm. Head below to learn more about it, get the rundown on its exclusive GWP, as well as some upcoming events, and see all the photos we’ve collected for you.

After the launch of its new CableStay USB-C cable anchor last month, the folks are touching down again today with the ultra-mini PowerClip power bank. 

Arc’s unique aerospace-grade metal iPhone bumper cases have been making headlines for a few years now. It has since introduced a special brand of functional design to the Samsung Galaxy lineup, Google Pixel Pro devices, and even wrapped your AirPods case in its aluminum frames, but today it is taking its “design-led” accessory approach to your AirTag. 

Robot pool cleaners are becoming more and more common in pools across America, providing autonomous support for their upkeep while giving back time to owners to enjoy the water – plus, they keep that water swim-ready with regular scheduling. What’s more, swimming season is upon us, with many folks starting the process of opening them now that we’re getting more and more consistent warm weather. Some of the most advanced of these pool cleaning robots on the market come from Beatbot, with premium models like the AquaSense Ultra starting up in the $3,000 range, though the brand recently released its Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner to provide more accessible pricing with top-tier features. Of course, I picked one up to help my parents maintain their pool, both of them now in their elderly years, while also dealing with some physical disabilities. Head below to get a full rundown on mine and their experiences in this hands-on review.

Govee is a popular smart lighting brand that tends to have more reasonable pricing, and the brand is launching three new entries into its popular floor lamp series this morning – the Floor Lamp 3 (as well as a Lite variant) and the Lantern Floor Lamp. The former of these two is taking the mantle of Govee’s latest flagship lighting device, with color reproduction powered by LuminBlend+ color management tech, while the former is bringing along a “first-of-its-kind” Halo Gradient lighting experience to a more lantern-focused form factor. There’s also some shared AI-support, as well as Matter support, and automated circadian rhythm scheduling. Head below to get the full rundown on what you can expect.

Update 5/7: This one is likely not going to last for long – the brand new Star Fox game for Switch 2 is seeing a notable $10 pre-order discount at Walmart right now. Go quick. 

Update 5/7: The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 is now up for pre-order at Amazon.

Nintendo just announced a surprise Star Fox Nintendo Direct and it is set to start any minute now! 

Back during the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase we were promised a more in-depth dedicated showcase for SEGA’s upcoming Stranger Than Heaven, and that’s exactly what we are getting today.

How to get YouTube on Switch 2? Is there a YouTube app for Switch 2 yet? Is there any way to watch YouTube on Switch 2? These are some of the questions that have been floating around for folks looking for some YouTube action on the new Nintendo console, and it turns out there is a way to make it happen. 

It’s May the 6th folks, or as some people like to call it Revenge of the 6th, and as such that means it’s the final day to get in on the LEGO May the 4th promotions and deals before it all ends. Until midnight PDT, you can still jump on LEGO’s newest Star Wars release – plus, the accompanying GWP – as well as additional GWPs, Inisider Points rewards, and the many special discounts from LEGO, Amazon, and Walmart. Don’t let the dark side sway you to wait for next year, so head below to get all the deals during this final day in a one-stop shopping hub for all your Star Wars building needs.

Last we heard from Satechi the brand was unleashing its very first 3-in-1 25W MagSafe Charging Stand with the sleek Space Black metal design and the ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger with display, but it isn’t done yet for the season. Today the brand is debuting its all-new precision-milled aluminum DotDisk 80Gbps SSD Enclosure and with a solid 20% discount on the official site using code DOTDISK20 at checkout or on Amazon right now with the on-page coupon. 

ECOVACS is well known for its fleet of robot cleaners and mowers, and today the brand has officially thrown its hat into the pool cleaning ring with the launch of its new ULTRAMARINE P1 robotic pool cleaner that was first revealed at CES 2026. This new affordable pool cleaning solution is finally hitting the market, bringing along the brand’s decades of robotic experience together with designs for more accessible pricing – just in time for the swimming season. Head below to get a full rundown on what you can expect, as well as where to pick one up for your own summer needs.

May the 4th be with you. We are quickly approaching the biggest day in the galaxy as Star Wars Day 2026 is right on the horizon now, and we are already starting to see some early new product launches in celebration. Alongside some leaked details on upcoming LEGO launches, the epic new UCS Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter set, and a life-size iOS/Android-controlled Grogu hovering pram, head below for a closer look before the main event next week.

Best Buy has now announced some changes to its growing paid My Best Buy membership tiers, including a new reward points system for subscribers and a notable price reduction on what was already the most affordable My Best Buy Plus plan.