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Happy Star Wars Day 2026 and May the 4th be with you all. The biggest day in the galaxy has officially arrived and with it we are now tracking a giant Amazon Star Wars sale with hundreds of collectibles, toys, apparel, games, and deep deals on loads of LEGO Star Wars sets, alongside a sizable Walmart Star Wars Day sale with over 1,000 items features and discounts starting from $8.50. Joining the release of the epic new 1:1 scale Ultimate Grogu animatronic figure, we are also getting price drops on Nintendo Switch games from $4, Xbox titles at up to 80% off, iOS and Android Star Wars classics at 60% off, and a whole lot more. All of the deals and new releases from across the galaxy will land in this Star Wars Day hub and you can scope it all out below. 

Mom’s big day is right around the corner, and whoever that person is for you in your life, the clock is ticking to secure them a sweet gift to show your appreciation. We have tried to stray away from the obvious flowers and the like (as much as our moms usually love those) in favor of some more substantial tech, gadgets, and gear to make mom’s summer and beyond a more enjoyable one.

Today we are taking a closer look at one of the latest releases from LG that happened to win “Best Gaming Monitor at CES 2026” earlier this year – the 39-inch UltraGear evo GX9. The pre-order window and bonus extended coverage with LG Premium Care 2-yr plan for $1 offer is quickly closing alongside the brand’s ongoing 40% off sale on previously-released models. 

After another exciting month of new LEGO reveals, we’re officially at one of the buzziest times for builders – brand new LEGO sets hitting the market! Not only do we have a new wave of 19 sets + a LEGO Batman video game officially going onto shelves and online stores alike, but this month’s releases will also coincide with the annual May the 4th LEGO promotions, making things all the sweeter. We’ve curated a list of all the newest releases and GWP sets below, so head on down to see the full spread of new LEGO builds that will surely be filling your free time throughout May 2026.

Update 4/29: This posted has been updated with all of the latest leaks.

In case you somehow missed it, there has been a massive leak over at Nintendo. Somebody is stealing all of the Mushroom Kingdom’s biggest secrets and leaking them all over the internet. As exciting as some of this leaked information is, I almost hope it’s all fake and Nintendo completely surprises everyone over the next few months. 

May the 4th is quickly approaching and in a “galaxy not so far away” Amazon is ready to unveil its all new new limited-edition Star Wars stands for your Echo Dot. The stands on their own are now available for pre-order starting at $39.99 while the same stands bundled with Echo Dot are also live with a nice little launch deal. 

Dbrand has just launched its latest Switch 2 accessory – a ratcheting, articulating Joy-Con holder. The new customizable grip focuses on “the one limitation” in all controller holders – fixed ergonomics. It is available now for $19.95.

Ecovacs, a robot vacuum maker that our sister site 9to5Google covers frequently, has just announced that it is enacting “permanent” price cuts to most of its lineup, and they’re not small either.

Valve’s Steam Controller started making rounds on the internet again earlier today, resurfacing for the first time since it was initially showcased last year, and we now finally have official release date and pricing details. Valve has confirmed that the Steam Controller will launch on May 4 – Star Wars Day – with a $99 price tag. The company added that pricing may vary by region due to distribution costs, import duties or tariffs, and local market conditions. Head below for a closer look at the controller along with additional details.

As the years go on, robots are getting more and more advanced and picking up various tasks across home cleaning, pet care, and lawn mowing, though it is fair to say that there is still room for plenty of growth. While we haven’t quite reached the pinnacle as represented in sci-fi media, we’re certainly getting there rather fast, and Segway’s Navimow X4 series robot lawn mowers are taking the lead as the current leader in the robot mowing race. With my parents in their retirement ages (despite not being able to retire yet), and my mother dealing with spinal disabilities over the last few years, in particular, what better time to test out a premium means to keep both medical accidents from occurring and the HOA off their backs?

May the 4th is quickly approaching and that means we’re in for some LEGO Star Wars deals. It has already unveiled the new UCS Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter set with minifigures alongside 2 GWP sets, but it also appears as though the official upcoming LEGO May the 4th deals have leaked online ahead of the official announcement. 

Gaming’s “worst kept secret” will be officially revealed today when Ubisoft hits the button on today’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Worldwide Reveal Showcase very soon. 

Star Wars Day is quickly approaching and in celebration of May the 4th this year, CASETiFY is launching an all-new collection of Mandalorian and Grogu tech accessories. 

Nintendo announced the release date for the new Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Switch 2 last month. Just after that it revealed that digital copies of the game would be $10 less expensive – much like we just saw with the new Splatoon Raiders – and now it has dropped a new overview trailer with more details on Yoshi’s first solo outing on Switch 2. 

Ubisoft will officially reveal the new Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake today and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector’s Edition has already leaked on Amazon France. 

Earlier this year at CES Pioneer unveiled its all-new SPHERA in-dash CarPlay receiver and multimedia system. Fast forward to spring 2026 and the new premium in-car entertainment and connectivity system is now available for purchase. 

Not all Switch 2 accessories are made equal, some of them look like an actual Piranha Plant that double as a TV docking station for your Switch 2, charges all sorts of joy-Con pairs at the same time, features glow night lighting, and posable arms. 

Update 04/22: Walmart has now listed the new Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller at $84 shipped, which is $6 less than the official price at Microsoft and Amazon. More details about the gamepad in the original post below.

We’re now just a few weeks away from the release of Forza Horizon 6, and Xbox is getting the celebrations started early with a fresh batch of limited edition accessories. You can pre-order the new Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Headset. We already knew these were coming, thanks to some leaks and reports from earlier, but they’re now official, and you can pre-order your unit to be among the first to snag them. There’s even a matching charging dock to go with the new Xbox controller, courtesy of 8BitDo, and the prices for these new accessories start at $34.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Just after the new and much more affordable Amazon Ember Artline frame TVs up for pre-order, today LG is officially announcing pricing on its brand new high-end wireless W6 Wallpaper OLED TV. 

One of the most notable changes to the Xbox ecosystem since the new CEO stepped in is a price cut for both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, which takes effect today. The new pricing has Game Pass Ultimate dropping from $29.99 to $22.99 per month, while PC Game Pass falls to $13.99, down from $16.49. The rest of the Game Pass lineup isn’t seeing any adjustments, so those tiers remain at the same rates introduced after Microsoft’s price increase last October. Head below for more details.

This morning Nintendo officially revealed the summer release date for the single-player Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 game. Pre-orders are now live on the Nintendo Store, but, perhaps even better is the price – it looks like digital Switch 2 games will indeed be less expensive than physical boxed copies as we suspected. 

Just after the release of its new Space Black metal 25W Qi2 MagSafe charging stand, Satechi is expanding its 2026 desktop presence with the new ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger today. It is now available for purchase at Amazon and directly from Satechi. 

Nintendo has just confirmed the Splatoon Raiders release date. This is the next in the long line of Nintendo leaks and rumors to come true – it releases this summer.

Just as we expected and just as the leakers leaked, the official Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Worldwide Reveal Showcase will wash ashore this week. 

An Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is inbound, and very soon. For me personally, it is the earlier AC games that deliver the nostalgia and fondest memories, but for many, Black Flag really hit the sweet spot and Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is purportedly set for release this summer. 

Earlier this week, Xbox promised a dedicated first-look showcase for the new Metro 2039, and has followed through. Today’s broadcast is about to go live and it’s all waiting for you below. 

This year has been an eventful one for Pokémon Trainers already. The reveal of the mainline Gen 10 games, remakes, LEGO sets, and much more have already made headlines, but the 30th anniversary celebration isn’t over yet. Target just announced a giant new anniversary Pokémon collection loaded with toys, apparel, and more. 

Will Sony reveal a new, proper God of War game this year? It sure sounds like it will and some new leaks and rumors have surfaced suggesting the setting more details. 

We’re halfway through April, which means Star Wars fans are buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming annual May the 4th event, particularly LEGO builders. Not only did we just get an official reveal of the latest UCS Star Wars set with two GWP that are hitting the market ahead of the day, but the LEGO Group is also gearing up for a live preview of what you can expect that will be happening in just a few hours.

After last week’s unveiling of six new LEGO One Piece sets, the LEGO Group is back this week, revealing its newest Star Wars themed set from The Mandalorian that will also have a dedicated GWP joining it during the initial launch, coinciding with the annual May the 4th event, which will also have an additional GWP, too. What’s more, this new build is coming as the first UCS set of 2026, likely making it the centerpiece for LEGO’s upcoming Star Wars event next month. We’ve gathered up all the information on this new build below and the two GWPs, alongside plenty of pictures, so head down to check it out ahead of its upcoming release.

Earlier this year, Amazon got in on the CES action with the reveal of its all-new Ember Artline lifestyle TV. Today, the new frame-style display with Fire TV is going up for pre-order in both sizes.

Dell offers plenty of gaming monitors under its Alienware lineup, but the new model we’re looking at today stands out as one of the most affordable QD-OLED options available. The brand has just unleashed new the 27-inch AW2726DM model, featuring a fast 240Hz QD-OLED panel, and it’s now available for $349.99 shipped. That makes it the most budget-friendly QD-OLED display currently in Alienware’s catalog, putting it in direct competition with other entry-level QD-OLED monitors on the market. Head below for a closer look and additional details.

Burton Goods makes some of the nicest leather iPad cases you’ll find anywhere if you ask me. They aren’t cheap, but they are also far less pricey some of the equally as premium leather sheaths for Apple’s iPad Pro out there. Today, the brand has unleashed a new Limited Edition: Magnetic Leather Case for M4/M5 iPad Pro models and we have a nice 20% off using code BG20 at checkout too. 

Twelve South is launching the latest edition to its lineup of tech accessories today with the new CableStay. Following releases like the PowerBug and PowerCord, the CableStay takes a simple and yet practical approach to organizing your setup, offering a decor-friendly way to keep cables in place. 

In 2024, I began my journey into the world of self-cleaning litter boxes after spending the previous year doing heavy research into the seemingly endless array of brands/models that have flooded the market. At the end of this period, it was Whisker that came out on top, with my partner and me pulling the trigger on buying the Litter-Robot 3 Connect, which happened to be the brand’s first model to include app-based controls. I have since upgraded to the Litter-Robot 4 with the Litter-Hopper attachment, and now, in 2026, I’ve made another upgrade to the newest Litter-Robot 5 Pro (which came out alongside the EVO and standard 5 variations). Head below to get a full in-depth rundown on what you can expect with Whisker’s latest generation of the safest and most popular self-cleaning litter boxes on the market.

Today, ECOVACS – one of our favorite robotic cleaning brands – is unleashing its new newest flagship robot vacuum and mop, the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone. 

Back at CES 2026, Belkin debuted its next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 accessory. The display-equipped case not only protects your Nintendo console on the go, but it also keeps it charged. Belkin is making the Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 available worldwide today on both its official site and over at Amazon. 

Rockstar got hacked again, in case you missed it, and the culprits are demanding it pays up by tomorrow or they will leak GTA 6 all over the interwebs. Or something, or not at all, because Rockstar has now released a statement saying the hackers didn’t actually steal anything of value (by the sounds of it). 

Just after inking the date and time for its giant annual summer Games Showcase, Xbox Wire has just confirmed we will be getting our first good look at the new Metro 2039 this week. 

I’ve upgraded my kit since the last time I posted one of these, and I’ve added a few new pieces to my setup just in time for an upcoming trip to Japan, where I’m hoping to capture some beautiful cherry blossoms before the season ends. That makes this a great time to run through what’s making the cut this time around. I’m yet again keeping things relatively light while still covering the essentials to stay charged, keep track of my gear, and have a camera ready instead of relying on my iPhone camera. Below is a quick look at the tech I’ll be packing into my EDC this time, along with why each item earned a spot in the bag.

The 2026 Nintendo leaks just keep coming. While not nearly as high-profile as the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake or even the rumored upcoming Star Fox game, it looks like Switch 2 will be getting some Marvel superhero action soon too. 

We do our absolute best around to uncover the most notable discounts on the most sought-after gear on the internet. This often times amounts to fast-action content to ensure folks get as much time as possible to actually the score the deal before it’s gone or out of stock, but sometimes we get a heads up on an upcoming deal, and that’s exactly what we have here today. The latest AirPods Pro 3 are set to return to holiday deal pricing this weekend. 

While its official spring sale has ended, the deals are still flying over at Target this week and we now have an early look at the offers set to go live this weekend. Including everything from spring cleaning gear through to apparel and tech, Target is advertising Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 back at holiday pricing as well. 

Update 4/9:

• Listing now appears to be sold out, try back again at 10 a.m. ET tomorrow.
• Samsung has put the Galaxy Z TriFold back in-stock ahead of schedule.

Samsung has now officially announced a Galaxy Z TriFold restock for this week. On April 10 at 9 a.m. ET, the Galaxy Z TriFold will be back in stock and available for purchase directly from Samsung and you better be ready as it is going to go quick. 

Reports confirm a new ‘Metal Gear Solid’ movie in the works. After the high-profile and generally well-received Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake (MGS Delta) released last summer, Snake appears to be heading to silver screen.  

Right on the heels of yesterday’s seven new LEGO Jurassic World unveilings for pre-order, the LEGO Group is coming back with another wave of reveals today for one of its newest themes (and one of my all-time favorite stories): One Piece! That’s right, the Gum-Gum Fruit set that was revealed in March won’t be the only one to get excited about over summer, as it’s being joined by six new builds based on the second season that recently came out – and you can pre-order all of them right now. But the buzz isn’t ending there, as we also have a LEGO One Piece animated special announcement video for you to watch, too. Head below to learn all the info and browse through the collected photos.

Nomad has long been one of our favorites in the leather Apple gear accessory game. It makes some of the nicest iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands (among other things) in the business and it has just announced its new Camino leather lineup. 

As part of the new My Mario toy and collectible lineup, Nintendo unleashed a FREE Hello, Mario! App on iOS, Android, and the eShop earlier this year, and now the new Hello, Yoshi! edition is live.