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After being officially revealed at LEGO CON 2022, fans have been eagerly awaiting being able to get their hands on the upcoming Star Wars AT-TE. Unfortunately they’ll have to wait even longer, as today the LEGO Group has issued a statement noting that the latest Clone Wars creation won’t be arriving alongside the rest of the summer 2022 wave dropping in August.

Now that the 2022 LEGO lineup is largely solidified for the year in the Star Wars realm, we can actually start looking ahead to what 2023 will bring. And on that front, today 9to5Toys can report on what to expect from the winter wave of next year, including nine different LEGO sets from a galaxy far, far away.

How much would you be willing to pay for a gaming headset? What features would you expect it to have? With the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, the $350 price point is jarring, but once you see the feature set, it all sounds pretty intriguing. With ANC, Bluetooth, and hot-swappable batteries, there is a lot to talk about. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

After being announced back in May, the 2D crossover brawler from Warner Bros. Games’ MultiVersus is now in open beta ahead of it’s release. Similar to Super Smash Bros., MultiVersus brings characters from multiple universes into one game to fight it out. With the launch of the open beta comes the announcement of Lebron James joining the roster and Rick and Morty joining in the near-future.

Today, Meta (formerly known as Oculus) has announced that it will be raising the cost of its popular Quest 2 VR headset. The standalone virtual reality helmet was first launched back in 2020 and since then has become one of the more fan-favorite ways to dive into VR. And with Meta set to finally remove the required Facebook account login, the company has now announced it will be raising the cost of its headset.

Philips Hue is one of our favorite smart home brands here at 9to5toys, though there’s often times some confusion from new or potential adopters as to how the ecosystem works. The biggest source of this is the Philips Hue Bridge, which arrives as an extra piece of hardware in addition to the lights, sensors, and switches that the company makes. So how does it all work? We break it down after the jump.

Today, Razer is introducing an all-new keyboard dubbed the DeathStalker V2 lineup. With both a Pro and normal version available in full-size as well as a Pro TKL, there are quite a few options to check out here. Delivering “high-profile performance in a low-profile package,” these keyboards use Razer’s fastest low-profile switches and are “optimized with top-tier performance” in mind. Plus, there’s even a wireless option on the full-size V2 Pro, making this a well-rounded launch. Sound interesting? Let’s take a closer look below.

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• Save up to $382 on higher 11-inch M1 iPad Pro capacities with all-time lows, more from $729
• Sonos Roam portable AirPlay 2 speaker sees rare refurb discount to $139 (Orig. $179), more
• New all-time lows drop Samsung Frame 2022 4K AirPlay 2 TVs as low as $740 (Save up to $1,198)

Sony is ramping up for the launch of its latest-generation PS VR2 platform and has now taken to its official PlayStation Blog with some new details. After catching our first glimpse of the PlayStation VR2 headset back in February, Sony is now detailing some of the interesting user experience features with some new details on see-through mode, live-stream broadcasting options, custom play areas, and more. Head below for the latest on PS VR2. 

Today, the LEGO Group is giving Marvel fans a first look at three new creations out of the Black Panther sequel. Delivering smaller builds to pair with an assortment of five all-new minifigures, the upcoming LEGO Wakanda Forever kits will be hitting stores later this fall in October starting at $10.

DODOcase has been featured around here for years now, but it’s time we took a hands-on look at the brand’s latest Apple accessory in our Noblessa Leather iPad Case review. The Noblessa represents the brand’s first real jump into the premium space with leathers sourced from historical tanneries and some of the same materials you’ll find in very high-end luxury purses and bags. Unveiled early last month, we have now had a chance to give the pricey Noblessa Leather iPad Case a run for its money. Head below for the latest in our Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Today, QNAP is introducing its first tower U.2 NVMe/SATA all-flash NAS with the TS-h1290FX. This NAS is designed to be an all-in-one solution for your high-end workstation and collaborative high-resolution video workflows, thanks to leveraging AMD’s EPYC processor, PCIe Gen 4×16 expansion, and native dual 25GbE networking. It can also scale up to a petabyte of storage as well, with 256GB RAM models shipping prebuilt too. What is all this all-flash NAS from QNAP capable of? Quite a bit, in reality. Let’s take a closer look below.

Today, Anker is launching an entirely new lineup of chargers, marking the first of its stable to arrive with the latest GaN charging tech. Packed into six different form factors, Anker is opting to forgo the new GaN III standard in favor of launching its own version of the tech known as GaNPrime. Delivering notable power stations for refueling your entire Apple kit, there’s everything from 150W multi-port chargers to Qi-enabled solutions and other USB-C power stations.

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• Apple’s M1 MacBook Air doubles down on value with up to $199 discount from $900
• HP’s latest 14-inch Chromebook just launched in March, now down to $160 low (Save $130)
• DJI’s Action 2 camera kits deliver 4K/120FPS summer recording from $279 (Save 30%)

Originally earmarked for a release this summer and now set to launch in September, Splatoon 3 pre-orders are now live with some fun bonuses attached. After getting our first look at the co-op mode back during the massive February Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo launched a fresh new gameplay trailer alongside the updated September release date in late April. Since then, pre-orders have gone live on Amazon and elsewhere with some fun freebie bonuses attached. Head below for a closer look at the special Splatoon 3 pre-orders. 

Today, the LEGO Group is bringing its Minifigure Factory online, allowing builders to customize their own minifig. Taking the popular in-store experience and rolling it out as a beta to online shoppers, you can now build your own minifigure complete with custom torso designs and more.

Can you play TMNT on Switch? Will Turtles in Time come to Switch? How can the classic turtles games not be on Switch already? If you’re still asking these questions, stop. Not only is the brilliant Shredder’s Revenge now out in the wild – a sort of new retro-modern take on the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat ’em ups of the 90s – but Nickelodeon’s epic Cowabunga Collection is now quickly approaching. We caught a glimpse of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection back in March during the PlayStation State of Play, but we now know exactly when you’ll be able to play TMNT on Switch (and just about every other platform out there) in all its retro glory. Head below for more details for the upcoming Cowabunga Collection. 

While there are plenty of video doorbells and smart locks on the market, having two separate devices at your front door may not be very appealing. Lockly is looking to reduce this setup to just one device, its all-new Vision Elite deadbolt video smart lock. Here you’ll get the same functionality of a video doorbell with the security of a deadbolt. Keep reading below to find out more about this new video lock and where you can pick one up.

New Wave Toys regualrly releases some of the more novel and downright adorable retro release on the market, and today we’re getting a look at what the newest takes on that will be. Moving away from the compact arcade cabinets that have made the company as popular as it is, New Wave Toys is launching a pair of new vintage Coca-Cola vending machines.

NERF has been a staple of childhood for decades, and now Hasbro is looking to bring a new twist to its classic blue and orange tip dart blasters lineup. Hasbro is announcing its latest innovation ahead of San Diego Comic-Con International which is set to launch this November. The all-new NERF Pro Gelfire Mythic Full Auto Blaster will be the first gel blaster for the brand. Head below to learn more about this new blaster.

CASETiFY has now unveiled its new crossover campaign featuring a collection of Dragon Ball Z iPhone cases, AirPods sheaths, Apple Watch bands, and AirTag accessories. Folks intersted in the new Dragon Ball Z Apple gear from CASETiFY will have chance at landing some of the new accessories come later this month, but in the meantime let’s take a closer look at everything down below. 

Soundbars offer a convenient way of getting powerful audio for home theaters. Rather than placing speakers around a room, they typically rely on audio tuning and technology to mimic the experience of a surround sound system. Polk’s Signa S4 soundbar features a sleek design, a wireless subwoofer, and a seven-speaker array that support Dolby Atmos. But, its best feature might be the sound modes. Be sure to check out the video to hear more on the $399 Polk Signa S4. 

Ahead of SDCC next week, the LEGO Group today is showing a series of new sets to expand its lineup of builds from the world of Pandora and Avatar. After seeing the original kit revealed at LEGO CON 2022, four new creations are hitting the lineup today packed with new creatures, vehicles, and characters from the franchise.

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• Apple Watch Series 6 styles at $250 in 1-day Woot refurb sale (Save $149+), more from $95
• Try out Microsoft’s new Surface Duo 2 with 8.3-inch folding screen at low of $1,000 (Save $500)
• Retrofit AC units with Siri and HomeKit using the Sensibo Air smart controller at $99 (Save $36)

The massive PlayStation Summer Sale is now live! While we did see a sizable digital event go live ahead of the big June gaming showcases, the proper PSN PlayStation Summer Sale is now in full swing. As per usual, this annual event delivers a gigantic collection of top-tier digital PS4 and PlayStation 5 games, both new and old, to build up your digital game library at a major discount. Head below the fold for more details and a closer look at the 2022 PlayStation Summer Sale. 

Valve’s latest hardware release is trickling out to those that preordered nearly a year ago, and luckily we’ve got our hands on one. While handheld PCs are nothing new, the Steam Deck rises above the rest with consumer-friendly design, a wide range of software capabilities, and the force of the Steam catalog to back it up.

After featuring the latest from Belkin’s Apple locator accessory lineup this morning, it’s time for the new Caudabe AirTag cases. Caudabe easily made it into our roundup of the best iPhone 13 cases roundup for its sleek minimalist designs, and we just saw its new 20W Conductor USB-C PD charger release just last month, but it’s now time for its new TAGCLIP and TAGSTICK accessories. Now shipping with a notable limited-time 20% launch discount, head below for more details on the new Caudabe AirTag cases. 

The new 2023 VIZIO 4K TV lineup is being announced today. VIZIO – one of our favorite budget-conscious TV manufacturers – is refreshing its D-Series, V-Series, and M-Series displays today with upgraded tech, HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz VRR refresh rates, and more. Including its CES Innovation Award-winning 50-inch M-Series Quantum X model, the brand says today’s announcements are packed with “groundbreaking features that enhance the customer experience,” much of which at more than affordable price tags. Head below for a closer look. 

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• Apple’s latest AirPods 3 have been hard to find in stock, now on sale for $160 at Amazon
• Official Apple Watch bands see rare discounts: Sport, Leather Link, Loop, more from $25
• Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 brings Assistant to the nightstand at $35, today only (Save 50%)

Today, Twelve South is refreshing one of its more popular iPad accessories to deliver an even more versatile design. Originally launching over a year ago, the new and improved HoverBar Duo from Twelve South arrives with much of the same ergonomic iPad mounting features, just with a new QuickSwitch Tab that allows you to easily switch between desktop and mounted form-factors.

After covering its launch options back in April of last year when Apple’s item trackers came to market, the new Belkin AirTag cases have arrived. The brand is now ready to refresh its lineup of AirTag accessories with the new Secure Holder Clip and Carabiner models. Belkin’s family of AirTag gear consists of more traditional silicone-like key ring and wire cable variants, but the latest releases deliver some more novel functionality with the multifunction clip and all-in-one carabiner designs. Head below for a closer look. 

While Nintendo fans got to enjoy a first look at the upcoming Mighty Bowser set earlier in the month, the LEGO Group is continuing the gaming action over to the past. Delivering a retro gaming icon in brick-built form, the upcoming Atari 2600 set has finally been revealed with over 2,500 pieces and loads of LEGO nostalgia.

Call of Duty League’s Major IV tournament was this past weekend, and after the dust settled the Los Angeles Thieves have walked away with the title. But through all of the head-clicking highlights and crowd-wooing plays, the event was a perfect showcase of just how much the latest title, Vanguard, has improved since release.

We recently had an opportunity to go hands-on with the Joué Play MPE controller. The multi-touch musical input device is the latest from the brand, designed to offer a tactile musical expression controller along the lines of the ROLI Seaboard, Sensel Morph, and things of that nature. Delivering both a casual musical instrument to play and record via the companion app as well as something that can quickly become a more professional-grade MPE controller (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) via an update, it’s time to take a closer look to see what the Joué Play system offers to both parties in our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. 

Bellroy – maker of all things EDC from carriers and cable organizers to wallets, phone cases, and more – has just unveiled its new cooler bags. The brand has quickly become one of our favorite mid-tier options out there for its high-quality and functional designs that don’t break the bank – I use one of its cable organizer cases everyday. Today we are taking a look at its latest releases with the new Cooler Caddy and Cooler Tote bags. Head below for a closer look. 

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• iPad mini 6 cellular models return to all-time lows at $550 with rare $99 Amazon discounts
• Google Nest Wifi Router system includes three nodes that double as Assistant speakers at $199
• Anker starts the week with latest iPhone and Android accessory sale from $17

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.