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We recently got hints at what’s to come for Mario Day 2026 here in the U.S. from an official Nintendo Australia post about the upcoming Switch 2 console bundle, and Best Buy Canada might have just given us a closer look at the upcoming deals. 

The new M5 MacBook Air pre-orders are now live and there are actually some deals to be had even if you aren’t trading-in. Pre-orders are live on Amazon and we are very much hoping it will match the FREE gift cards offers you can score at Best Buy – it is offering a FREE $50 gift card on M5 MacBook Air pre-orders. 

LG has announced the official pricing for its 2026 OLED TVs, including the new LG OLED evo G6 and C6. Both models are now available to order directly from the official LG site. 

Alongside the now live pre-order deals on the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro MacBook Pro with up to $100 in FREE gift cards, we are also starting to see listings live at retail on the new M4 iPad Air. While there are no direct gift card offers, Best Buy Plus and Total members can score one at $50 off, and you will want to double check the trade-in values you will get at retailers like Best Buy – you can score one as low as $249. 

Mario Day 2026 is right around the corner and while we are expecting an details from Nintendo at any moment, the official international announcement of this year’s Mario Day Switch 2 bundle might give us a good idea of what to expect. 

The Mario Day celebrations are already kicking off. We got some early details on some of GameStop’s plans yesterday and now Nintendo has announced three new Mario Nintendo Classics releases set to go live on MAR10. 

Mario Day 2026 is quickly approaching and while we are still awaiting official plans from Nintendo on this year’s celebration, we do have an idea of what to expect and we now have some details on what GameStop is cooking up. And what GameStop is cooking up is a giant Mario costume party, a chance to score a FREE Nintendo Switch 2, and FREE $5 store credits for everyone. 

After an exciting month of new LEGO reveals, as well as the first Pokémon sets officially hitting shelves (alongside GWPs), our clocks are now ticking over into March, which means we’ve got a brand-new wave of LEGO sets being released! This month marks some of the most buzzed about sets – especially ones revealed at CES 2026 – and while it may be a smaller pool to choose from, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a fantastic mix of builds for just about everyone. You can head below to get the full rundown on all 43 LEGO March releases.

Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders are now live. The new lineup is now being officially revealed at today’s Unpacked event and the Galaxy S26 pre-order deals are now ready to go. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are available on the official Samsung site at up to $900 off with trade-ins alongside bonus $30 credits through our links, FREE Galaxy Buds 4, and you can also take advantage of a FREE $150 credit to use towards Galaxy Buds, wearables, and other eligible accessories. 

We have already detailed how you can score a gigantic 82% off the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders, but you can also land a complete FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4 too – hit the “No Get $150 Samsung Credit” on the Galaxy S26 Ultra listing page, and then add it to your cart with no additional accessories. Then add the Galaxy Buds 4 separately and they will be completely FREE! You can also learn how to save a massive 82% off the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with Galaxy S26+/Ultra orders right here.

The the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities and Pokémon Presents  (mostly) behind us now, it’s time for today’s Direct. More specifically, and as we reported tomorrow, Nintendo is set to host a new IndieWorld showcase this morning and it goes live very soon. 

Just ahead of tomorrow’s pre-orders for M4 iPad Air and iPhone 17e, as well as today’s potential new Apple release, its new spring accessory collection is now live for purchase. Consisting of a series of new spring-ready colors, from Bright Guava to Clementine and a Blue Mist, every year around this time Apple tends to refresh its iPhone case and Apple Watch band lineup with some new paint jobs and the latest Clementine, Bright Guava and Blue Mist models have now arrived. 

Lenovo is known for showcasing bold concepts at MWC each year, and this time it’s turning heads with a foldable gaming handheld. It’s one of the first truly compelling use cases we’re seeing for the foldable tech beyond smartphones. Called the Legion Go Fold, this concept device features a display that folds in half to offer a compact 7.7-inch screen that sits between two controller halves when closed, and it expands into a larger 11.6-inch display when unfolded. You can use it in both vertical and horizontal orientations, which makes it a versatile unit. It’s easily one of the most exciting devices to come out of MWC this year, and you can learn more about it in detail below.

Fresh on the heels of last week’s Pokémon Presents, the release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, and the official reveal of the new mainline Gen 10 Pokémon Winds and Waves, Nintendo has now officially announced the next IndieWorld showcase. 

We already detailed a number of particular wild savings opportunities on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. From the exclusive $40 credit you’ll receive through our links, how to score Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE or the Galaxy S26 Ultra as low as $400 with trades, through to a chance to land a Galaxy Tab with your order for $45 or less, the deals are wild right now and the pre-order window will be closing in just under a week now. Many of the deepest deals we have featured have been focused on the more pricey Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models as they include larger $150 bonus credits and larger trade-in values, but the deals are arguably just as good on the most affordable model in the lineup considering how much less you are spending on it (or how much less you need to trade-in against it). 

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup debuted earlier this week and the pre-order deals are flying. There are offers live on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra right now, and a lot of them, so this morning we are going to break them all down to ensure you score the best possible price/value on the setup you’re after. You will now score an exclusive $30 credit with pre-orders when clicking through our links, as well as a bonus $50 off discount code, on top of the deals you can already score. All of the details await below. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more. This week it’s all about the massive pre-order deals on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside the 30th anniversary Pokémon Day reveals and releases, and the giant collection of new LEGO sets releasing in March.

As Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order week rolls on, the deals are still flying and have now gotten even better. On top of as much as $1,120 in trade-in savings, we have also secured n exclusive $30 credit when clicking through any of our links to the Samsung site alongside the up to $150 credits and an additional $50 off your order using code PAYPAL50 at checkout. These bonus credits can yield a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with your order alongside loads of other bundle deals. You can even score a Galaxy Tab for $45 or land the latest Galaxy Watch 8 at a massive 67% off (that’s $235 off the list price). How to details await below.

Happy Pokémon Day 2026 Trainers! Today’s festivities are kicking off with the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and the release of the all-new Pokémon LEGO sets, both of which are now live. Shortly after that, The Pokémon Company will host this year’s special 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase for a look at what’s to come in the Pokéverse this year – TCG, mobile titles, new Switch games, and more. 

The brand new mainline Gen Pokémon Nintendo Switch 2 games have been officially revealed. As one would expect and just about everyone hoped for, the new Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves headlined this morning’s Pokémon Presents showcase and really finished the show off with a bang. We have already featured the reveal of the two games, but a series of additional details have emerged since then, so let’s dive in!

Pokémon Day 2026 has been an eventful one. Kicking off with the launch of the new LEGO sets before the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents officially revealed the new Gen 10 mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves. We then saw the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen officially release on Switch and Switch 2 before we made our way over to the official Nintendo Store in NYC to cap off the celebrations in person, and there are still some new pocket monster experiences set for release next month. Head below to dive into all of today’s most exciting announcements, reveals, and releases. 

It’s officially February 27, 2026, which means today is a celebration of all things Pokémon! It’s been 30 years since the release of the first-gen Pokémon Red and Blue games that began the entire franchise and became a global phenomenon. Amongst the new game releases, an official pinball machine, and more – LEGO is stirring up quite the buzz as the first of its three new Pokémon sets are hitting shelves, complete with two GWP sets, too. You can get a rundown on these three sets that fans have eagerly been waiting for below.

Pokémon just dropped a massive wave of announcements for the franchise’s 30th anniversary — including the reveal of Generation 10: Winds & Waves, classic games returning, GameCube titles coming back, new collectibles, and even previews of what’s next for the Pokémon TCG.

In this video, I break down everything announced during Pokémon Presents in about 7 minutes, including the biggest news that fans have been waiting years for.

The annual Pokémon Presents is now set in stone for this Friday, and it should be a big one. Not only does it land on Pokémon Day (February 27) but this year’s showcase also marks the 30th anniversary of the original Gen 1 Pokémon Red and Blue and things have already kicked off with a bang. 

It’s Pokémon Day 2026 and the reveals are coming in fast. The new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2 is now live on the eShop and we just our first look at the brand new mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves games for Nintendo Switch 2. But alongside a host of other updates and announcements in today’s Pokémon Presents, we also confirmation and details on the next game coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics library – Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness! 

It is officially Pokémon Day 2026 and the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents just wrapped up with a bang – the Pokémon Winds and Waves has officially been revealed! Check out the first look trailer below.

Nintendo officially kicked off the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities last week by announcing the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch consoles. Now, a week after that announcement went live, they are now live on the Nintendo eShop. You can head to this link right here and load it up on your Switch or Switch 2.

Pokémon FireRed Version Switch $20
Pokémon LeafGreen Version Switch $20

Pokémon Day 2026 has officially arrived and we are in for a special 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase this morning. The Pokémon Company officially revealed that it would be hosting a special live stream event on February 27 and it kicks off very soon.

Pokémon Day 2026 is set to be a major one and the festivities have already began with a major Nintendo Switch announcement this morning and confirmation of next Friday’s Pokémon Presents showcase.

Pokémon Day 2026 is tomorrow, and with this year being a major 30th anniversary milestone for the pocket monster franchise, the reveals, new products, and announcements have already begun. Alongside the Walmart Pokémon Week event, the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, coming LEGO sets, and more, eBay has also announced a special 30/30 Collection event that will, apparently, be showcasing and auctioning off some of the most sought-after and iconic pocket monster collectibles at the “original retail price.” 

Pokémon Day is tomorrow folks, and it’s already set to be a big one! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the very first Pokémon Red and Blue games, we already have the official release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, all-new gameplay for the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia, and tomorrow’s Pokémon Presents on the schedule, but there’s much more to come. In the meantime, we have a fun little unboxing video for folks to check out courtesy of our in-house Pokémon Trainer, Fernando Silva, for a special Pokémon “What’s your Favorite?” Anniversary mystery bundle. Check it out!

PowerA has a huge list of really cool Switch 2-compatible controllers that are officially licensed and themed after some popular franchises like Mario and Pokémon. The latest one to join the lineup is this new Mario Kart: World version of PowerA’s Advantage controller. This wireless gamepad is now up for grabs for $64.99 shipped, and you can pre-order your unit right now to be among the first to get it when it officially hits the shelves on March 8. This listing also falls under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, meaning you’ll be charged the lowest price if it falls to a lower price between now and release. Head below for more info and a closer look at this new controller.

Update 2/26 9:35 a.m. ET: Today’s Pokémon drop is set to go live at 10:00 a..m. ET – be ready

Update 2/25 9:50 a.m. ET: Today’s Pokémon drop is set to go live at 10:00 a..m. ET – be ready

Pokémon Day 2026 is looming and the festivities have already begun. Alongside the announcement of this week’s Pokémon Presents showcase, as well as the reveal of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, Walmart is also hosting a Pokémon Week event of its own from now through March 1 with exclusive TCG drops, deals, and more. 

If you’re going to be pre-ordering the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, or Galaxy S26 Ultra and also want the new Galaxy Buds 4/Pro, you’ll want to go straight over to Samsung. We have already detailed how you can score a massive 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with S26 orders, and you can literally score the base Galaxy Buds 4 for completely FREE of charge with pre-orders of the new phones (as detailed here), but if you’re not getting a phone, Amazon is serving up some FREE gift cards on the new buds too. Details below. 

We are tracking some particularly fantastic deals on the new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders today. You’ll find everything from up to $900 in savings – you can drop the $1,300 S26 Ultra down to just $400 right now – to a massive 70% off Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and even completely FREE Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Amazon is also offering up to $200 in FREE gift cards on pre-orders right now, but is that as good as what Samsung has?

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order deals are flying with massive savings up for grabs straight from Samsung. If you’re not trading up for the next-generation Galaxy devices, there are some solid deals, including a FREE set of the new Galaxy Buds 4 with orders, a massive 70% off Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and even a whole Galaxy Tab for just $45 (plus more). But if you are trading in, it looks like you’ll want to do it at Samsung where you can score an instant up to $900 off the price of your new device. 

Update: We have now uncovered a way to get Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for FREE during the now live Galaxy S26 pre-order launch.

Pre-orders are now live on the new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra and as we detailed in our launch post, Samsung is offering a bonus $150 in savings on accessories along with them – that means you can score the brand new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at a massive 70% off with pre-orders – they will drop from the regular $250 to an insane $74.99 with pre-orders of the new phone. 

As someone who has reviewed and used plenty of mechanical keyboards, I’d started to feel like I’d seen it all in this space. Most boards today only really differ in layout or materials, while the overall design feels pretty repetitive. But the LOFREE Flow 2 we’re checking out today actually stands out. On paper, it sticks to a familiar 68-key layout, but the design is quite different, and it brings a few thoughtful additions that make it genuinely interesting. I’ve been using the Flow 2 wireless low-profile keyboard as my main board for the past few months, and it’s one I keep coming back to, even with several other keyboards sitting on my desk.

Pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup are set to go live in just under 15 minutes from now and the deals will be flying. We will detail the offers we already know about down below so you know what you are getting into, but there are some other savings potential to be aware before you rush through checkout. 

It is Samsung Galaxy S26 launch day with pre-orders set to go live any minute and the new Arc Pulse Galaxy S26 Ultra bumper case is now live. The brand makes some of, if not, the nicest bumper-style cases out there no matter which phone you use, but its latest metal Galaxy S26 Arc Pulse models are now available on the official site for pre-order. 

Update – now live:

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from $1,300 (Starts at $400 with trades)
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • Save 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
  • Or FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve
• Samsung Galaxy S26 from $900
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve
• Samsung Galaxy S26+ from $1,100
  • Up to $900 off with trade-ins
  • Up to an extra $150 off add-on accessories
  • FREE $30 credit with Reserve

How to score a FREE set of $180 Galaxy Buds 4 with your Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order (No strings attached)

How to save 70% off the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Galaxy S26 launch is quickly approaching with pre-orders set to go live at 1 p.m. ET. The usual no-obligation reservation offers are now live ahead of the official Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra reveals on February 25, but we also have some additional details to scope out to ensure you score the best possible price during the pre-order phase. 

The official launch and debut of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is now set for next week, and we are already starting to see accessories hit the market. You can indeed secure some early pre-order deals for the new phones right here, but today we are taking a lot at the new Samsung Galaxy S26 case lineup from Dbrand. 

Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to go up for pre-order today alongside the Unpacked event to officially reveal the new lineup. Today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, but what time do Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders start?

A pair of upcoming Switch 2 games are going on full display today as Nintendo is set to host nearly hour an half-long live stream to showcase Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park and, just in time for Pokémon Day, the new Pokémon Pokopia. 

SANDMARC – one of our absolute favorite iPhoneography brands – is back again today with all-new lens for iPhone users. Looking to take your zoom prowess up a notch (or 24), the new SANDMARC Tetraprism 72mm Lens for iPhone has arrived with “up to 24x zoom on iPhone 17 Pro models while maintaining true image quality.” Best of all, you can use code 9TO510 at checkout to score an exclusive pre-order deal you won’t get anywhere else. 

ASUS’ ROG announced its partnership with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS to create a limited-edition lineup earlier this year, and we’ll soon have the centrepiece of that collab up for grabs. You’re looking at the ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming laptop, which is a touchscreen 2-in-1 with a 13.4-inch 2.5K 180Hz panel. This particular machine comes packed with some serious hardware wrapped inside a really cool chassis, and it comes bundled with a custom carrying case that looks like it came straight out of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS’ Death Stranding. Best Buy currently has a listing for this machine ready to go for $3,699.99 shipped, and you might want to be ready for this one as it’s expected to go quickly. Head below for a closer look and more details to see what you get for the money.

Just after the announcement of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo has now scheduled lengthy showcase set to deliver nearly an hour and half of gameplay for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park as well as a closer deep dive look at Pokémon Pokopia ahead of the next Pokémon Presents on Friday. 

Some Sonos gear did see some unfortunate price hikes in near the end of 2025, but there has been some notable deals on its current-gen lineup of speakers and home theater upgrades, and we have received word it is now sending out promotional 25% off coupons to select customers.