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Things have been a little quiet from HyperX on the microphone font lately, but today it’s announcing the brand new DuoCast. Bridging the gap between the entry-level SoloCast and the more expensive QuadCast S, the DuoCast features a sleek built-in shock mount, RGB light ring, and dual selectable polar patterns. Be sure to hit the video below for a detailed look and how it sounds and what it offers for the $99 price point. 

At the very beginning of the year, the 9to5Toys first reported that the LEGO Group would finally be releasing a new wave of Indiana Jones sets. Now all these months later, the first descriptions of the upcoming kits have been revealed alongside details on all eight of the new builds.

It’s time to take a look at the new MacBook Air bag from WaterField. Designed to accommodate the latest 13-inch M2 Apple MacBook Air (or just about any other laptop) and launching on the heels of the brand’s canvas magnetic M2 MacBook Air sleeve, the new WaterField Vitesse Musette Plus bag aims to be the ultimate commuter-messenger-style bag. Head below for a closer look.

Earlier this year in April, 9to5Toys offered an exclusive report on what to expect from this year’s largest LEGO Star Wars set. Now, more details have emerged about the latest LEGO UCS creation – the Mandalorian’s iconic spacecraft, the Razor Crest 75331.

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• Apple’s iPad Air 5 wasn’t on sale for Prime Day, but is now finally down to $559 (Up to $70 off)
• Apple’s official iPhone 13/Pro/Max/mini silicone MagSafe cases start at $28 (Reg. $49)
• Philips Hue Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip sees rare discount to $102 low (Save $78)

After being teased yesterday and our subsequent report on what to expect from the latest Ideas set, the new LEGO The Office kit has been officially revealed. Landing on October 1, the upcoming brick-built recreation of Dunder Mifflin is packed with 15 different LEGO minifigures of the cast from the popular mockumentary series including Michael Scott, Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, and more.

Update: The LEGO Group has now officially revealed the new Dunder Mifflin set. Check it out here.

Taking to Twitter today, the LEGO Ideas team has cleverly teased the latest creation from the fan-made community. First announced last fall after hitting 10,000 supporters on the platform, the LEGO Office set based around NBC’s hit mockumentary was confirmed to be in the works. Now nearly a year later, builders won’t have too much longer to wait in order to assemble a LEGO version of Dunder Mifflin.

Back in May, 9to5Toys offered a first report on what to expect from the latest LEGO Creator Expert vehicle, and this week we’ve gotten a first official look. Stacking up to over 1,450 pieces, the upcoming Camaro Z28 packs all of the retro stylings you’d expect from a 1969 car with interchangeable racing stripes and more.

Just after launching the new overhauled PlayStation Plus program, Sony is readying something called PlayStation Stars. The new loyalty program of sorts gives gamers a chance at scoring some free digital collectibles, PSN wallet funds (basically free money to spend on the digital PlayStation Store for games and DLC), and “select PlayStation Store products.” Head below for more details on the upcoming, free-to-join PlayStation Stars program. 

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• Apple’s 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro now $50 under Prime Day at $2,249 (Save $250), more
• Cool off this summer with new all-time low on Google Nest Thermostat at $86 (Save $44)
• Amazon launches post-Prime Day Philips Hue sale with new 2022 lows from $19 (Save 30%)

Amazon Prime Day week has arrived, and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Alongside Amazon getting in on the savings, various other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also launching their own savings events to compete. Below, you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals across a range of categories, like tech, home goods, fashion, and more.

Over the past two days, we’ve been scouring the far reaches of Amazon and beyond in order to showcase all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals. While you’ll still find a collection of discounts live until the shopping event closes its virtual doors, we’ve highlighted the top 10 Prime Day deals still available to help cut to the chase. Including notable price drops from Apple, Beats, Google, and more, as well as Chromebooks, storage, and gaming gear, these deals will likely be gone at 3 a.m. EST.

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• Apple’s now prev-gen. M1 MacBook Pro sees $499 refurb discount from $880, much more
• Google’s latest Nest Cams fall to new lows for Prime Day: Video Doorbell $120, more from $79
• DJI Mavic 3 returns to all-time low of $150 off with 5.1K recording and RC Pro Controller

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

• Apple Watch Series 7 fall to new all-time lows from $279 (Save $120) for Prime Day
• Samsung Galaxy S22/+/Ultra hit new all-time lows from $600, plus Z Fold 3, more
• Annual Anker Prime Day sale starts at $11: MagSafe gear, USB-C chargers, much more

Aqara is now joining in on all of the Prime Day 2022 savings by offering its own collection of smart home gear on sale. Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, you can now save up to 30% on a wide range of its HomeKit cameras, Zigbee sensors, and more.

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

• Apple’s 11-inch M1 iPad Pro with Thunderbolt hits Amazon low of $699 (Save $100), more
• Google Pixel 6/Pro see Prime Day discounts to all-time lows from $499 (Save $100+)
• Prime Day delivers the biggest Echo sale of the year: Latest Dot, Show 15, more from $13

Earlier this year we reported that the LEGO Group would be planning to raise the prices of sets, and today we’re getting a first look at exactly what this will look like. Up until now, there has been a lot of debate as to how the “up to 25% increase” would stack up, and now thanks to Barnes & Noble, the expected pricing of several existing sets has been all but confirmed. Find a list of the expected LEGO price increases for existing Star Wars, Marvel, and other themes down below.

I’m sure there are flaws to Shredder’s Revenge (the new retro-styled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat-‘em-up from Tribute and Dotemu). But I was having too much fun playing the game to think of any.

WaterField is unveiling its new M2 MacBook Air sleeve today. To coincide with new M2 MacBook Air going up for pre-order this morning for the first time, as you might know from our coverage of the first price drop on the M2 MacBook Pro variant, WaterField has unleashed its latest magnetic sheath to provide a handcrafted home for your new Apple notebook. Now available for pre-order with a July 15, 2022 shipping date, you can get all of the details and a closer look at the new WaterField M2 MacBook Air sleeve down below. 

Our favorite at-home arcade maker, Arcade1Up, just launched two new machines with iconic branding all around. For starters, the new Arcade1Up Legacy Arcade Ms PAC-MAN Edition is now here to deliver an experience that you grew up with in the center of your own home. Plus, there’s now YOGA FLAME and SHINKU HADOKEN edition cabinets, which both feature exclusive limited-edition art designs. What else do these arcade machines bring to the table? Let’s find out.

We are in a time of reflection and nostalgia for retro gear in a variety of sectors, especially in film cameras as they have seen a resurgence. Now you can embrace this retro look with the Godox Lux Junior camera flash. Set to launch later this year, this flash will work with some of the top camera brands out there as well as working with classic film cameras.

SANDMARC – maker of iPhoneography gear, Apple accessories, and more – is launching is new MagSafe dock today. Known officially as the Flex Dock it delivers a portable-ready home for your MagSafe iPhone 12 or 13 as well as an Apple Watch that makes use of the chargers you might already have. It – much like the new pro edition iPhone tripod rig we just went hands-on with – features a more premium solution in a patent-pending fold-up design and is now available for pre-order. Head below for a closer look. 

Today, ViewSonic is introducing a new budget-focused OMNI premium gaming monitor which ships with a 24-inch screen size, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1080p resolution. There’s quite a lot to like about this monitor, especially the price since it comes in at just $160. What else does this display bring? Let’s take a closer look.

Beyerdynamic is out with its first entrant in true wireless earbuds. With ANC, an up to 11-hour battery life, and app control with personalized audio, the $250 Beyerdynamic Free Byrd earbuds are intended for a premium wireless audio experience. We got to spend some time with the new earbuds. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

If you’re still asking what day is Prime Day? Or when is Prime Day this year? It is time to ensure you’re ready to go. “What day is Prime Day?” is a simple question to answer now that everything has been confirmed for next week on July 12 and 13. Set to easily go down as the biggest shopping event of the year thus far, in many cases the Prime Day price drops rival the Black Friday offers without the massive hysteria of rushing the storefronts. Amazon’s two-day shopping event delivers deep price drops across just about every product category, and we here at 9to5Toys are looking to make sure you know exactly when Prime Day deals go live (some of them have already and will do before the official July 12 start date) and to help optimize the savings for you and your family.

Each fall, the LEGO Group has been assembling a new massive creation from the world of Super Mario, and today we’re getting a first look at what this year’s will deliver. Arriving with over 2,800 pieces, the new LEGO Might Bowser will be launching this October to give the king of the Koopas the display-worthy treatment.

Today, Razer and Govee announced a partnership that I honestly wasn’t expecting to write about. Govee is one of the now most popular brands for RGB lighting found on Amazon thanks to the company’s start with budget-focused products and eventual expansion into more premium smart lighting gear. Now, Govee integrates with Razer’s Synapse 3 software on your desktop to deliver a whole-room lighting experience based around your gaming PC. How does this work and what products does this work with? Let’s take a closer look.

Ahead of Prime Day 2022, Amazon today has announced that members of its paid subscription service will have yet another perk to enjoy. Offering a one-year subscription to Grubhub+, Amazon Prime members will now be able to enjoy free food delivery alongside two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, and the service’s other perks.

Update: Pre-orders for God of War Ragnarök are now live at Amazon and you’ll also find the Collector’s Edition & Jötnar Edition pre-orders directly from Sony.

The wait has finally come to an end as Sony and developer Santa Monica studios have taken to the official PlayStation blog to unveil the God of War Ragnarök release date. The highly-anticipated sequel, once believed to see delays into 2023, will indeed be launching ahead of the holidays this year in November. Set for release on PlayStation 4 and PS5, the sequel to 2018’s epic reboot of the series is set to once again star Kratos and son Atreus as exemplified in today’s new Father and Son CG Trailer. Alongside the release date and new footage, Sony has dished up a series of new images, details on pre-order bonuses, and all the different editions of God of War Ragnarök. Head below for a closer look. 

Today we are getting our first good look at the new Nintendo Switch console known as the OLED Model Splatoon 3 Edition. While technically just a themed version of the latest hybrid machine from the brand, the new Nintendo Switch console will be splashing down come early August just before the matching Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Nintendo Switch Splatoon 3 Edition Carrying Case. Head below for a closer look at everything. 

The end of an era is upon us. Starting October 2022, Xbox 360 titles will no longer be included with the Games with Gold program, part of Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. However, this does not mean players who have claimed Xbox 360 games will no longer be able to download what they’ve claimed. Xbox One titles will continue to be included with exclusive savings each month as well.

After SANDMARC unleashed its latest last month, it is now time for our review of its Pro Edition iPhone Tripod. Having had a chance to go hands-on with some of its other gear, we were excited to get a closer look at the latest iPhone mount. Ready for upright filmmaking and handheld action shots, the new metal construction on the SANDMARC iPhone Tripod Pro Edition is looking to deliver a high-quality solution to just about any iPhoneography kit and it is now time for a deeper dive as part of the latest Tested with 9to5Toys feature. 

Today, GIGABYTE is updating its gaming monitor lineup with an all-new 55-inch 4K 120Hz Quantum Dot 120Hz display. Ready to deliver “incredible picture sharpness and clarity,” GIGABYTE’s latest monitor is made for high-end setups featuring both PC and next-gen console support. Sound like the perfect upgrade to your setup? Take a closer look at all it has to offer below.

Prime Day is now just a week away! Ahead of the 48-hour shopping event that’ll set the pace for summer savings, we’re helping you prepare with some essential tips and tricks so you don’t miss out on the best deals. Packed with deep discounts and non-stop Lightning deals, you’ll want to head below for all of the best ways to prepare for Amazon Prime Day 2022.

As we see each year, Independence Day has arrived with a massive assortment of discounts to kick off the summer sale season. Courtesy of top retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and many others, you’ll be able to lock-in price cuts across the latest from Apple, Google, and our other favorite brands here at 9to5. Head below for all of the best July 4th deals.

Over the past few years, NERF has seen success in bringing video game-inspired blasters to market with its newest one standing out amongst the rest. Maybe it’s the design, maybe it’s the feel, or maybe it’s the fact it is four feet long and is 1:1 scale. Players who unlock the Gjallarhorn rocket launcher in the Destiny 2: Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack will have early access to pick up this new blaster on July 7th.

Last year, the LEGO Group kicked off a miniature series of iconic Disney landmarks with a scaled down Disney Castle. Now we’re seeing yet another attraction from the Happiest Place on Earth get the LEGO treartment, with the Haunted Mansion joining in on the mini action. Launching later this fall on August 1, the 680-piece set will include an exclusive minifigure to complement the miniature build.

Bellroy has now launched its new Tech Briefcase. Best known for its range of iPhone cases, travel gear, wallets, tech organizer carriers, and really all things EDC-related at this point, Bellroy has quickly become a standout brand after regularly appearing in our best of iPhone cover roundups and having a chance to go hands-on with some of its tech bags and organizers. The new Tech Briefcase is looking to neatly encapsulate your EDC, including everything from your MacBook and tablets, to cable organizers, documents, and just about anything else you might need to lug around on your daily travels with a “tech-friendly [design] without looking too nerdy.” Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Today, the EA Sports team is introducing F1 2022 on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and even PC through both Origin and Steam. This updated game brings new cars, rules, and a new circuit. It’s a new era according to the franchise. Available to start playing today, let’s take a closer look at everything we can expect from F1 2022.

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

• Save $120 on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 7 alongside aluminum styles from $329
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ now up to $176 off with new all-time lows from $766
• Sonos launches July 4th refurbished sale: Arc Soundbar $539, more from $119

I’ve always enjoyed cars and wondered what racing would be like. Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 with a controller have been a fun way to scratch the itch, but I’ve always wondered what a sim racing wheel and pedal setup would be like. Combine that with getting into F1 thanks to the exciting 2021 season (and Netflix’s Drive to Survive series), and I decided to finally pull the trigger on a force feedback sim racing wheel and pedals. After reading plenty of reviews and Reddit posts, I was torn between the Logitech G923 and the Thrustmaster T300RS GT. I was able to get my hands on both, but I’ll only be keeping one. Which one did I choose? Be sure to stick around until the end because it was not the one I expected.