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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. 

It’s officially Cyber Monday here at 9to5Toys, and many of the mainstream retailers have already kicked up a number of promotions. This year, you’ll find discounts on the latest from Apple, Google, Amazon, and many other top brands, all at the best prices ever ahead of the holidays. Down below, you’ll find our Cyber Monday deal hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location. Head below for all of the best Cyber Monday deals and more.

As we look forward towards all of the upcoming 2023 LEGO sets, it looks like Jurassic Park fans are going to have plenty to enjoy thanks to a lineup of 30th anniversary creations. Celebrating three decades since the film originally released in theaters in 1993, there will be five upcoming kits that look to reimagine everything from the iconic Visitor Center to other memorable moments in Jurassic Park.

While we’ve been rounding up all of the best Black Friday action this week, the shopping event is beginning to come to an end. Even so, there are still plenty of notable deals out there and up for the taking. Our team at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to deliver the best discounts, and now with time fading, we’re rounding up some of our favorite offers still up for grabs. Below, you’ll find our list of the top 10 Black Friday deals still available as of now.

The ZTE smartphone Black Friday deals have arrived. A brand best known for delivering notable specs at relatively lower price points alongside some interesting features you don’t always find from the big Android brands, the best models in ZTE’s lineup of handsets are now seeing deep price drops for Thanksgiving week. With as much as $300 in savings joining bundle offers and even some bonus add-on tech, the deals also include the best price ever on its flagship Axon 40 Ultra smartphone with the under-display camera. Head below for a closer look.  

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• Apple’s prev-gen. 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now up to $549 off for Black Friday starting at $800
• Previous-generation Apple TV 4K is frankly a steal with new all-time low discount to $80
• LG’s just-released DualUp 16:18 Monitor with 90W USB-C passthrough hits new $649 low

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• Give the gift of macOS with an all-time low on Apple’s M1 MacBook Air at $799 (Save $200)
• Nomad takes 25% off entire collection of iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, more
• Google Pixel 6a returns to all-time low for only second time at $299 (Reg. $449)

Expanding on its stylized collectible hard drives, today Seagate is announcing new FireCuda options for fans of Star Wars. Three new designs featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker also incorporate customizable RGB lighting for a fun collectible external hard drive. Coming in at $110 for a 2TB capacity, it won’t break any records for performance, they’re stylish hard drives that any Star Wars fan would appreciate. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

Before we even get to Black Friday this year, Amazon today is announcing what shoppers can already expect from Cyber Monday 2022. Closing out the more than weeklong shopping event to help check off those holiday gift lists, the online-focused sale will be going live come November 26 in order to turn the single day of savings into a three-day shopping event.

After the first batch of deals went live last week, Walmart is officially serving up the discounts for the latest round of its Deals for Days event. Now live right now exclusively for Walmart+ members, those who aren’t already subscribed can lock-in a 30-day free trial of the service. All of the discounts will be officially going live for everyone else later tonight at 7 P.M. EST. Shipping is free across the sale for Walmart+ members, while the usual $35 minimum will apply otherwise. Go shop all of the deals for yourself ahead of Black Friday, or head below for all of the details from the latest Walmart event.

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• Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 hit all-time low of $200 in early Black Friday Sale (Reg. $249)
• Apple Watch Ultra all-time lows go live with rare $60 discounts to $739 in three band styles
• Score a 4-pack of Apple AirTags at a new all-time low of $75 (Reg. $99) or one for $22

With just a week until Black Friday is officially under way, this year’s holiday shopping event is shaping up to be quite a notable one. Returning to normal after a few years of stock shortages and the like, the deals are better than ever heading into Thanksgiving week, and we’re continuing our annual tradition of naming the top 10 Black Friday deals coming down the pipeline over the next few days.

As we wrap up our annual Best of feature series, it’s now time to look at the Black Friday kitchen home goods deals. While the Apple, smart home, headphones, and PC gaming deals will be flying left, right, and center come this weekend and next week, you’ll want to spend some time on upgrading up your kitchen arsenal and locking-in some upcoming holiday gifts on home goods while the best prices of the year are live as well. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, among others, will all be running big-time sale events, some of the best prices of the year, and new all-time lows on the latest from Ninja, Instant Pot, KitchenAid, Breville, ECOVACS, Roborock, Keurig, and much more, and you won’t want to get stuck paying full price because you missed the deals. Head below for more details. 

We are now one week away from the main event, so now is a great time to take a look at some of the best home audio Black Friday deals. This guide will include deals that are live now and what we expect to see closer to the big day and will include both home theater setups and general speakers for enjoying music around your home. We’re currently tracking a number of deals on smart speakers from both Amazon and Google as well as home theater systems from JBL and Samsung. If you’re ready to find your new home audio solution, then keep reading below the fold.

As Black Friday 2022 approaches, we know exactly what to expect from many of the year’s best discounts. On the Amazon front, the company has plenty in-store come next week spanning its entire table of Echo speakers, E-readers, and other in-house devices. Head below for this year’s Best of Black Friday guide for the online giant as we detail all of the best Amazon offers on the horizon.

With Black Friday just a week away, you’re likely trying to figure out what purchase to make as we head toward the year’s biggest shopping holiday. We’ve already taken a deep dive into the best 4K TV deals, fashion discounts, smart home gear, LEGO, PC gaming, and many more categories. However, now, we’re checking out the best streaming media player discounts you can expect to see next week, though many Black Friday 2022 sales are already live.

It’s time to take a look at the best Black Friday 4K Smart TV deals. Big screen 4K TVs are always a major player during the Black Friday festivities. A, for the most part, inherently pricey investment in most cases, Black Friday is easily one of the best times of year to save hundreds, if not more, on the perfect display for your space. Tracking deals on them ahead of time is no simple task, however. With so many models in each lineup from several brands, including everyone from Samsung, Sony, and LG to the more budget-friendly options from TCL, VIZIO, and Amazon, not mention the number of retailers that carry them, it can be hard to pinpoint the lowest possible prices. But we have detailed much of what to expect, some already-live doorbusters, and things to watch out for come next week in our best Black Friday 4K Smart TV deals guide below.

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• Save $499 on Apple’s latest 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro at new all-time low of $2,000
• Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad lands right at expected Black Friday price of $270 (Save $59)
• ecobee’s latest Smart Thermostats arrive at Black Friday prices early from $159 (Save $31)

Battlefield 2042 Season 3: Escalation is right around the corner. A new map, three brand-new weapons, a new specialist, and ongoing changes all await returning players. Additionally, starting with season 3, DICE is putting Battlefield 2042 on EA Play which means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to play without purchasing. Upcoming free-to-play days make it appealing, but will Battlefield 2042 Season 3 bring back many players? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.

Today, the latest additions to the Pokémon franchise are finally launching with Scarlet and Violet now being available for purchase. We’ve spent the past week journeying through the new region of Paldea to see how the latest stacks up, detailing its bold new approach to open-world game and new mechanics to performance issues and everything in-between.