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Are you a Crash Bandicoot fan? Well, the next installment in the series launches in 2023 and brings team-based online multiplayer to the franchise. Crash Team Rumble is a four versus four competitive showdown based in the “vibrant and zany universe” of Crash Bandicoot. It’s set to launch in 2023, and we have all the details for you down below.

New CASETiFY iPad cases have arrived. CASETiFY has now unleashed its range of cases for Apple’s latest model 10th-gen iPad featuring some of the new technology we saw introduced in this year’s iPhone 14 case collection. Its new Ultra Impact Case for the 10th-gen iPad is also available in the multitude of colorways, designs, and patterns that has made the brand one of the most successful in the space for several years now. Head below for a closer look at the new CASETiFY iPad cases.

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• Amazon discounts in-house refurb iPhone 13 Pro/Max starting at $746 (Save $253+)
• Apple’s official iPhone 14 series cases see rare discounts starting at $37.50 (Reg. $49+)
• Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio complements its latest 10.2-inch iPad at $80 (Reg. $159)

If the cost of a Wi-Fi-enabled smart deadbolt has turned you away in the past, Home Depot might have something that could be of interest. The $100 Defiant Wi-Fi Deadbolt is available in a variety of styles and comes with a Hubspace smart plug that unlocks Wi-Fi control. It sounds like an affordable way to get a Wi-Fi deadbolt installed in your home, but how does it perform for that price? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

Welcome to the 2022 edition the best gifts for musicians. Purchasing gifts for guitar players, beat-makers, and bedroom producers is never an easy task – it is, in many ways, an inherently expensive product category, and it can be difficult to know what’s actually good if you’re not a music maker yourself. That’s why I’m here to help the cause with notable options that a broad range of musically-inclined folks can appreciate without completely breaking the bank. So head below for our 2022 edition the best gifts for musicians, beat-makers, guitar players, and audio lovers. 

Oakywood, a fan-favorite here at 9to5Toys, just announced its all-new MagSafe collection. It’s the company’s answer to having to put a charger everywhere, but with its unique wooden flare. Oakywood has spent the past year designing a product with “maximum functionality” to make your favorite tech even more comfortable to use than before. What all is included in the Oakywood MagSafe collection? Let’s take a closer look.

Today, Audeze is announcing its Maxwell planar magnetic wireless gaming headset with ultra-low-latency technology that works with both PC and console. Packing high-resolution audio at up to 24-bit 96kHz, Bluetooth 5.3, and lossless audio over USB (which isn’t typical for wireless gaming headsets), the Audeze Maxwell is a great choice for your setup. Sound intriguing? Keep reading to learn more.

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• Tim Cook really wants you to buy Apple’s MagSafe chargers, now on sale from $30
• First Amazon discount lands on Google’s new Nest WiFi 6 Pro systems from $170 (Save $30+)
• DJI’s new Mini 3 Pro Drone sees first discount with Smart RC controller to $773 (Save $136)

Satechi today is launching its latest Apple setup companion, delivering a versatile 3-in-1 portable charger capable of refueling iPhone 14, AirPods Pro, and an Apple Watch all at the same time. The refreshed form factor of the new Satechi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand can also fold to prop up your smartphone as it refuels, while still stowing away as a compact upgrade to your everyday carry.

Today Amazon is launching the latest addition to its stable of Alexa-enabled devices, with a new second-generation version of Echo Auto hitting the scene. Arriving as a refreshed way to access Amazon’s voice assistant while in the car, this new version comes packed into an updated design that puts a greater focus on privacy. Now available for pre-order, all of the details are down below.

Nintendo holiday deals continue with its official gift sale. While the big holiday eShop game sale has come and gone now, the official Nintendo Store is running a wide-ranging merchandise event featuring everything from PowerA controllers and hardware accessories to plushies from the Mushroom Kingdom, Switch console carriers, and much more. This is a great way to land a Nintendo fan on your list a sweet gift that won’t break the bank and will fit right in with their growing collection of merchandise and accessories. Head below for a closer look. 

TP-Link today is expanding its lineup of Kasa smart home accessories with three new HomeKit offerings. Delivering some of its first accessories that work with Siri right out of the box, the new TP-Link Kasa outdoor smart plug arrives just in time for pairing with holiday lighting and enters the market alongside a new in-wall light switch and dimmer switch.

Today, Fractal Design, a leader in the PC case space, announced its latest release – the North. The Fractal Design North mixes various metals and woods for a unique mid-century modern aesthetic, and it’s something I’m quite excited for really. With an option that mingles both walnut and brass, or oak with steel, and available in either a mesh or tempered glass side panel choice, the Fractal Design North will make your PC setup more elegant than it’s ever been, at least in terms of style.

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• Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro hits best price of the year at $210 (Save $89)
• Apple’s M2 MacBook Air arrives well before Christmas at all-time low of $1,049 (Save $150)
• Apple Watch Series 7 starts from $260 in 1-day Woot refurb sale (Orig. $399), more

I’ve been seeing more and more coverage of IEMs, or in-ear monitors recently, both for music and for gaming. And while there are some great entry-level and affordable options out there, when Beyerdynamic announced the new $1,000 Xelento Remote 2nd Gen in-ear headphones, I knew I had to reach out and see if I could try a pair. While they certainly aren’t for everybody, the overall experience was different from what I expected. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

“Where Luxury Meets Technology.” That is Cooler Master’s motto for its latest creation which it is now announcing – the ORB X. This “fully immersive” multi-purpose station will come as an all-in-one unit with seamless hardware and software integration, elevating your visual, audio, and comfort experiences. The ORB X is beyond a gaming cockpit as it will help your stay productive with the semi-enclosed design minimizing outside distractions while increasing immersion into content and games. If you want to learn more about this multi-purpose cockpit system, be sure to keep reading below the fold.

We’ve been reviewing a collection of iPhone cases since the new 14 series launched earlier this fall, and today we’re checking out one of the more unique covers to hit the market. Sporting a minimalistic design that wraps your iPhone 14 Pro/Max in a polished aluminum case, the new Arc Pulse bumper case arrives as a more daring take on protecting Apple’s latest smartphone.

The Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays are officially behind us, and now Christmas and the gift-giving season lie ahead. It’s our goal to help you find the perfect present for everyone in your life, and today we’re focusing specifically on building out the perfect maker space with this gift guide. Whether that’s 3D printing, CNC machining, or even laser cutting/engraving, we’ve got our favorite machines in all categories listed down below for you to browse through. Ranging from budget-friendly picks to all-out manufacturing powerhouses, we’ll have picks for everything you need to make the perfect maker space in our 9to5Toys gift guide.

The CASETiFY Minions collection has arrived. Following the release of the latest film this past summer, the folks over at CASETiFY have now teamed up with Illumination (the same team responsible for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie) and Universal Pictures to launch a new accessories collection featuring Kevin and the rest of the beloved Minions. Including the usual smattering of iPhone 14 and Galaxy cases, you’ll also find themed AirPods gear, AirTag keychains, MagSafe wallets, magnetic wireless chargers, MacBook covers, Apple Watch bands, and more now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look. 

Anker today is officially launching its latest and most capable portable power station to date. After first being revealed earlier in the fall, now all of the details have emerged on the new Anker PowerHouse 767 as the first units begin shipping out. Complete with the brand’s largest internal battery to date and a refreshed design to make it even more convenient for tagging along on tailgates and camping trips, we break down what’s new below the fold.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing first looks at the upcoming catalog of LEGO 2023 sets. Today to start off the week, we have a better idea at what to expect from the LEGO Star Wars lineup, with a pair of reveals landing ahead of the January 1, 2023 release dates. Including the long-awaited LEGO 501st Battle Pack inspired by Battlefront II and the Slave 1 Microfighter, all of the details are down below.

SANDMARC makes one of the best leather iPhone 14 cases out there in my opinion, and it’s time to take a closer look. In our continued effort to give hands-on impressions of as many iPhone cases as possible to give folks a better idea of what they are spending their money on, one of the best is on the slate today. There are a few really standout, clean, and handcrafted leather cases we have already touched on this year, but SANDMARC’s wireless charging, MagSafe-compatible leather iPhone cases really set themselves apart from the many options in the category. Hitting just about all the most important form and function design cues alongside an industrial-inspired metal camera array cover, head below for our Tested with 9to5Toys feature on the brand’s new Pro Leather iPhone 14 cases. 

To kick off the holiday season, Crate & Barrel is partnering with GE Profile to launch a brand-new unique stand mixer. Available for pre-order now, the new GE Profile Smart Mixer with Auto Sense will take your baking to the next level with a plethora of sensors and features. The biggest function is voice control and auto stopping when the mixing process is done, preventing your dough from being mixed too much. Sound intriguing? Keep reading to find out more about this $1,000 mixer.

New details regarding Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi Survivor have surfaced. The upcoming sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is headed to PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X next year, and we now have some new information regarding when it will be making its next appearance as well as a potential release date courtesy of an early listing over on Steam. Head below for more details. 

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• Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 has never sold for less with $99 discounts to new lows from $500
• Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 return to all-time low at $200 ahead of the holidays (Save $49)
• Apple’s now prev-gen. M1 MacBook Pro sees $519 refurb discounts at new lows from $850

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• HomePod mini wasn’t on sale for Black Friday, now drops to $60 in cert. refurb sale (Orig. $99)
• Apple’s official MagSafe charger for iPhone 14 lands at $19.50 low following 50% price cut
• Apple’s new Studio Display elevates your workstation from $1,499 lows (Save $100+)

More LEGO 2023 sets have now surfaced ahead of next year, showcasing a collection of upcoming builds from various themes. Giving us a first look at what to expect from the likes of Star Wars, Speed Champions, and Minecraft to Ninjago, City, Technic, and more, we’ll have a breakdown of all the LEGO 2023 kits below the fold.

Shargeek has made a name for itself as of late by delivering some of the more unique charging tech on the market. Lately at 9to5Toys, we’ve been fawning over its transparent power banks, but now the brand is launching an even more nostalgic piece of tech in the form of its fittingly-named Retro 67W Charger. Sporting a classic Macintosh-inspired design, Shargeek has packed three USB-C ports into its latest accessory.

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• Save $99 on Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at a new all-time low of $250
• Apple’s new 10.9-inch iPad undercuts Black Friday pricing with drop to $419 (Second-best)
• Acer’s latest Chromebook Spin 714 sees rare discount to new low of $479 (Reg. $729)

As the LEGO 2023 catalog shapes up, we’re getting a first look tonight at what to expect from the Marvel side of the collection. With official photos of seven upcoming kits inspired by the MCU and comic books at large, the new creations below will all launch on January 1. Including the first-ever LEGO version of Morbius, next year will also deliver a new playscale Hulkbuster to go alongside a refreshed Quinjet and more.

Earlier in the month, Case-Mate revealed its new USB-C charger lineup that arrive to deliver a unique twist on your typical wall adapter. Sporting four different retro colorways that all sport translucent casings to show off the 30W power tech inside, the new Case-Mate Fuel Brites Charger lineup merges modern function with turn of the century form-factors. I was instantly hooked on the designs and am checking out just how these new chargers stack up down below.

Coming on the heels of Sony’s now live End of Year digital game sale, it has now announced the December PlayStation Plus FREE games. There’s still time to lock-in the November titles – Nioh 2, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and Heavenly Bodies – but we now know what’s on the way for subscribers to end the year. From post-apocalyptic kung-fu action to third-person platform fighting and saving the universe three times over with Commander Shepard, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on the December PlayStation Plus FREE games. 

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• Apple Watch Series 7 Nike+ style falls to $450 low at $79 off alongside Nike+ Series 6 at $397
• Anker Cyber Week sale discounts MagSafe power banks, GaN chargers, more from $9
• Foldables are finally more affordable with $449 off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 at $1,351

Let’s take a quick look at Spigen’s new MagSafe wallet. The brand has long since been among our favorite budget-friendly Apple gear accessory makers, delivering well-made gear that hits above the modest price tags. After going hands-on with its new iPhone 14 cases collection and featuring the brand’s high-end Enzo Italian leather variant, we spotted a new version of its Valentinus MagSafe wallet for iPhone 12, 13, and 14 series users surface this morning. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

After getting a first look at what the future of Overwatch 2 holds at the Grand Finals 2022 earlier in the month, Blizzard is back today to officially reveal the second season of the game. Packed with plenty of new skins, the upcoming battle pass will feature mythology-themed cosmetics, new looks for the holiday season, the debut of the new Tank Ramattra, and more.

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• Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro returns to all-time low at $100 off via Amazon
• Belkin Cyber Week sale drops refreshed 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand to $120 low (Save $30), more
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hits $736 (Orig. $1,200) in cert. refurb Android Woot sale

Perfectly-timed for the release of Apple’s new M2 iPad Pros last month, elago is now out with the latest addition to its stable of accessories. This time stepping up to a more premium aluminum build, the new magnetic iPad Pro stand packs an iMac-inspired design that comes in one of four colorways. Also debuting a series of folio covers in matching styles, both of the new releases arrive to complement all of Apple’s last few generations of flagship iPad.

Update 8/12/22: Nintendo debuted another new look at the upcoming film during the 2022 Game Awards…and you can check it down below if you missed it (scroll to bottom of this post).

The world premiere for the next Mario movie trailer is scheduled to go live later today. Nintendo took to its official Twitter feed yesterday evening during the Cyber Monday festivities with the announcement, with a new Nintendo Direct presentation set for broadcast later this afternoon at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. After unveiling the cast of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie back in late 2021, Nintendo gave us our very first look at the upcoming film adaption of the Mushroom Kingdom just last month with a compelling debut trailer that frankly had me impressed almost immediately. And we are set for another good look today with the next Mario movie trailer before the day is out. Head below for more details. 

Decluttr has been an official trade-in partner of 9to5Mac for years, but did you know you can also shop with them too? Decluttr is a reliable way to trade-in your previous-generation tech to leverage towards that shiny new piece of kit you’ve had your eye on, including everything from iPhone and iPad to Apple Watch wearables and even Xbox Series S consoles, but it also sells refurbished gear as well. And with Cyber Monday week now well underway, some of the most sought-after gear is even more affordable. Head below for more details on the Decluttr Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.