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One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the new FineWoven material. OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyday carry with a new material of its own – cactus.

Through the end of the day, Best Buy offers the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless Earbuds for $34.99 shipped. Normally fetching $80, today’s offer saves you $45 and marks a new all-time low. We last saw these earbuds on sale over the holiday season at $50, and now to start the year you can take another $15 off to lock-in today’s best-ever discount. Our hands-on review over at 9to5Google offers a better idea of what to expect from the experience.

Anker is starting off CES 2024 with some exciting updates on the availability of its first Qi2 chargers and power banks. We first got a look at the lineup last fall, and now devices with the refreshed 15W magnetic charging tech are finally here. There’s seven new debuts that all pack the recent Qi2 charging tech.

For CES 2024 this year, Anker has two new additions to its lineup of SOLIX portable power stations to show off. There’s the flagship SOLIX F3800, which has more than enough juice to power up electric cars, RVs, and even your home. Then later this spring, the SOLIX C800 Plus will hit the scene with some fun camping-oriented features.

MSI’s new Claw gaming handheld is officially being revealed at CES 2024 today. We got a first look at the new debut last week as the form-factor leaked, and now all of the details on this Intel-powered handheld arrive.

Sennheiser is starting off the year by offering a look at three new personal listening experiences. The new flagship Momentum 4 earbuds are being joined by the company’s first sport buds and a pair of over-ear headphones with the Sennheiser Accentum Plus, all of which are taking the stage at CES 2024 this year.

Ubiquiti is finally launching its first Wi-Fi 7 access point. A fitting week to show off the new tech, the company is getting in on the CES 2024 action with the debut of a long-awaited Wi-Fi 7 expansion to its popular UniFi networking platform. We explore what to expect from the new Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro access point and its $189 price tag below.

Amazon is now offering the Twelve South HiRise MacBook Stand for $68 shipped. This is down from the usual $80 price tag as the first discount in over a month. It was last 20% off in a sitewide sale from the company, but now courtesy of Amazon drops to its second-best price of the extended holiday shopping season here. The HiRise MacBook stand is the perfect way to elevate their new MacBook up to 6 inches off the desk thanks to an adjustable design. It has a matching silver colorway and helps keep your Macbook’s screen at eye level for a more ergonomic setup.

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• Save $249 on Apple’s latest 15-inch MacBook Air at second-best price yet of $1,050
• Anker’s MagGo Cube 15W MagSafe Charger is a 9to5 favorite at $112 (Reg. $150)
• Google Pixel 7a on sale for first time since Black Friday with return to $374 all-time low

Christmas may have come and gone, but now that means you can score the new Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart String Lights for a new all-time low. Now half off, you can drop the usual $120 price tag down to $59.99 shipped at Best Buy. This offer is live through the end of the day and marks the best discount ever as one of the first chances to save. We last saw the lights on sale for $90 back before the holidays, and now you can beat that by an extra $30 to save you 50% on the new debut. We break down how these are good for more than just lighting up the tree or decking the halls in our announcement coverage. Head below for more.

Samsung always takes CES as the opportunity to show off what’s new from its TV lineup, and 2024 is no different. We’re now getting a look at its latest lineup of home theater upgrades including a pair of new 4K and 8K Neo QLED units, as well as new glare-free OLED sets and more.

Anker is starting off CES 2024 week with a new charging sale courtesy of its official Amazon storefront. The savings go live on everything from its latest multi-device GaN chargers to cables, power banks, and more. Everything starts at $15, and ships free with a Prime membership or in orders over $25. If there’s one clear highlight, it’s Anker’s new Prime 240W 4-port GaN Power Station at $103.99. This is nearly 50% off the usual $200 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s an extra $6 below the Black Friday mention and still one of the first chances to save since its fall debut. This is one of my personal favorite chargers on the market, and our recent Tested with gadgetnewsonline review takes a closer look at why.

HP today is revealing a new laptop for CES 2024, just like we’ve seen quite a few other brands do so far. But instead of focusing on AI features and all of the frills of a dedicated Copilot key, it is breaking the mold by launching a stealthy new gaming laptop that looks nothing like your typical mobile gaming rig. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra chips and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs, you’d be hard to guess these were designed with gamers in mind thanks to the sleek and almost minimalist designs.

Hyper is now joining in on the CES 2024 reveals with a new collection of gadgets. While there’s power banks, Thunderbolt docking stations, and portable SSDs for your iPhone 15, the real stars of the show are the two new Hyper Qi2 chargers – the company’s first releases with the new charging standard.

Last week, gadgetnewsonline was able to report exclusively on one LEGO Star Wars set that would be joining the 2024 lineup. It was just a single bullet in our original coverage from the start of the year, noting that there would be a BrickHeadz bundle based around The Phantom Menace. Now a few others have corroborated the news, and we’re ready to speculate on just what might be included. After all, Episode I theming means there’s a chance we finally get a LEGO Jar Jar Binks BrickHeadz figure…

Jackery is making its first reveal of the year this weekend ahead of CES 2024, showing off a new rooftop tent kept that yields 1,000W of solar power. It may only be a concept, but we could see units officially launch as early as the end of the year.

Acer is joining in on the CES 2024 news this weekend ahead of the official start to the Las Vegas showcase with a first look at its newest suite of portable Windows PCs. The new Acer Swift laptops come outfitted with much of the same AI prowess that has been all the talk of this year’s consumer tech event like dedicated Windows Copilot keys, alongside some new Intel CPUs and refreshed designs with OLED displays.

The start of the New Year is always the perfect time to upgrade to a new wearable, not just for hitting those 2024 resolutions, but also to save some cash. Amazon is now offering one of the first chances to save on the new Google Pixel Watch 2. After skipping Black Friday and waiting until the holidays to offer any savings, a rare discount is live courtesy of Amazon as well as Best Buy where you can now score the second-generation wearable in several different styles for $299.99 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $350 going rate and marking only the second-ever discount. It’s $4 under a pre-Thanksgiving Week offer, and about as rare of a chance to save as they come. We walked away with a favorable opinion in our hands-on review, too.

Now that 2024 is underway, gadgetnewsonline can share some updates on what to expect from the upcoming LEGO Ideas lineup for the year. The LEGO Group wasted no time showing off the theme’s first creation earlier this week with the debut of the Family Tree, but there’s so much more in-store. From the long-awaited LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set to the Red London Telephone Box and the long-awaited Jaws set, we break it down below.

It’s time to finally stop relying on your iPhone to monitor video feeds from your drone, as Amazon is marking down the DJI RC. This companion remote normally sells for $309, but thanks to an Amazon discount, is now clocking in at $272.95 shipped. This is only the third chance to save so far, and saves you $36 on top of marking a new all-time low. It was down to $290 over the holidays and Black Friday as the only other two discounts, and now it’s an extra $17 off.

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• Apple’s 10.9-inch iPad returns to Black Friday pricing for only second time at $349 (Save $100)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 starts off the year with second-best discounts from $239 (Reg. $300+)
• Anker’s new Nano 10,000mAh power bank has a built-in 30W USB-C cable at $36 (Reg. $50)

Yesterday, MSI showed off the teaser for its first entry into the Steam Deck competitor space. Now today we’re getting a first look at what to expect from the new MSI handheld, which has been deemed the Claw.

Amazon is now offering the Logitech Brio 300 USB-C Webcam for $44.85 shipped. This normally would set you back $60, but is now dropping down by 25% to an all-time low. We last saw it on sale for $50 as one of the only other markdowns, and now to start off the year the best discount ever has emerged. The Logitech Brio 300 plugs right into your Mac with a USB-C cord that pairs with the portable design for being able to take anywhere. It shouldn’t hog all too much room in your everyday carry, with a folding stand that allows it to mount onto the top of your MacBook, iPad, and more. The actual sensor yields 1080p footage with a 70-degree field of view, both of which are packed into a design made of 48% post-consumer recycled plastic. Head below for more.

Samsung is just under two weeks away from officially taking the wraps off its latest smartphones. The new Galaxy S24 series will officially see the light of day on January 17, and ahead of time Samsung is offering a little extra something for anyone who plans to pre-order those new handsets. Right now, you can reserve one of those upcoming Galaxy S24 smartphones in order to get a $50 credit towards the Samsung storefront. All you have to do is put down your name and email, and you’ll be able to get an extra $50 towards accessorizing your handset when store listings go up later in the month – no cash down until the handsets are officially revealed at Galaxy Unpacked.

Amazon is now offering the new Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker for $129.95 shipped in all three styles. Each one drops from the usual $160 price tag for one of the first times, landing at the second-best discounts yet with $30 in savings attached. A well-timed discount for lending a helping hand to all of those New Year’s fitness resolutions, we’ve only seen the latest fitness tracker from Fitbit sell for less once before over Black Friday. We offer a closer look at what to expect in our hands-on review over at Connect the Watts.

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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 is back from the dead with a $50 Amazon discount to $749 in all styles
• Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro starts at $1,400 with $199 off New Year’s sale
• Motorola’s razr+ folding smartphone includes a $50 credit with discount to $700 (Save $300)

UGREEN just launched its first Thunderbolt 4 dock and today is marking it down for the first time. The company’s official Amazon storefront now offers the Revodock Max Thunderbolt 4 dock for $319.99 shipped. It would normally run you $400, with today’s offer clocking in at 20% off. It’s a new all-time low, just as you’d expect from the first-ever price cut. UGREEN’s foray into the world of Thunderbolt 4 docks brings one of the more feature-packed options out there, offering 13 ports and 90W of power passthrough.

Dell’s popular XPS laptop lineup is getting a major makeover. Some of the most popular Windows laptops around are getting a refresh to have a better chance of going toe to toe with Apple’s latest MacBooks, as Dell adopts the 14- and 16-inch form-factors alongside some other changes like a dedicated Windows Copilot key ahead of CES 2024.

Woot is now offering JBL’s latest Pulse 5 portable Bluetooth speaker for $134.95 in Grade A refurbished condition. This model is said to have minimal cosmetic damage, and comes tested to ensure it delivers the same functionality as a new model pulled right out of the box for the first time. Shipping is free for Prime members, with a $6 delivery fee applying otherwise. This is down from the speaker’s usual $250 price tag and marking easily the best discount we’ve ever seen. There have only been a handful of markdowns since launch last year, and all of those have been in the $200 range at best. But now you can lock-in $115 in savings at an all-time low. Our hands-on review breaks down what to expect, too.

The next LEGO Ideas set is here. It certainly didn’t take long for the LEGO Group to reveal the next fan-inspired creation into 2024, as today we’re getting an official look at the upcoming Family Tree (21346). This over 1,000-piece model delivers a cute way to show off family photos, which can be hung on the brick-built branches throughout the family tree.

Anker’s official Amazon storefront now offers its Bio-Braided 6-foot USB-C Cable for $14.39 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is 20% off the usual $18 going rate and marking one of the best prices we’ve ever seen. It comes within cents of the all-time low from last fall, and has only been beaten once before. These Anker Bio-Braided cables offer a more environmentally-conscious alternative to your typical braided nylon cables with a design comprised of 40% plant-based materials like corn and sugar cane. This model can dish out 240W of power, so it’s capable of charging both iPhone 15 and MacBooks alike, as well as tons of other gadgets.

Last fall, gadgetnewsonline reported that 2024 would see the LEGO Group celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets. Today, we have more official confirmation it’s happening, as the logo for the upcoming festivities has been revealed. Or better yet, leaked. Here’s everything we know so far about the celebration.

Amazon is now offering the best price ever on the Logitech G713 Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This addition to the Logitech Aurora collection is one of our favorite battlestation upgrades here at gadgetnewsonline, and now you can score it for the lowest price ever at $122.39 shipped. It drops down from $170 and thanks to those 28% in savings, has never sold for less. This is $18 under our last mention from back over Thanksgiving Week last year, and is the only time it has dropped below that price. Our hands-on review talks all about the aesthetics and features of the keyboard, or you can head below for all the details.

Best Buy is now offering the best price yet on the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook. It drops down to $279 shipped from the usual $379 price tag in order to save you $100 on this 2-in-1 Chrome OS machine. This is one of the first discounts overall, and clocks in at an extra $40 below our previous mention from back in October of last year. We explore the whole experience below the fold as well as over in our announcement coverage, too.

Samsung today is kicking off the CES 2024 action a bit early with the debut of three new gaming monitors. The company has been on a roll with its Odyssey series as of late, and now there’s a trio of new additions to the collection complete with OLED panels. Ranging from a massive new 49-inch display to the company’s first flat monitors in the Odyssey lineup, we break it down below.

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• Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C start out 2024 with return to all-time low of $189 (Save $60)
• Leave slow speeds in 2023 with Google’s Nest WiFi Pro Wi-Fi 6E router at $140 (Save $60)
• Skullcandy’s new Dime 3 earbuds are even more affordable with first discount to $25

Galaxy Unpacked might be around the corner, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will still be the company’s latest folding smartphone for quite some time. It’s also starting out the year with a discount to coincide with the announcement of Samsung’s upcoming event, as Amazon drops it down to $1,499.99 shipped at Amazon. Today’s offer is $300 off the usual $1,800 going rate and marks the second-best discount we’ve seen. It comes within $100 of the all-time low set just once before on Black Friday, and is the best we’ve seen since. We take a closer look at the whole experience in our hands-on review and then break down the full experience below the fold.

Ubiquiti is wasting no time starting out 2024 with some new reveals. Today, we have the new Swiss Army Knife Ultra hitting the scene, delivering an indoor and outdoor access point that we can only hope lives up to its ambitious name. But with Wi-Fi 5 at the center of the experience, things aren’t looking good.

We’re officially into 2024. Now that the first batch of new LEGO Star Wars sets have already been released for January, we’re turning our attention to the rest of the year’s releases. Since our last check in over the summer, there’s tons more we can share about the LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets, including news on future UCS builds, mini-scale ships, battle packs, and more.

UGREEN is starting out 2024 by launching a new lineup with some of its most capable chargers yet. The new Nexode Pro series earns its name by packing even more power into smaller packages than before. There’s two models now available at launch with some discounts attached, as well as two more announced that’ll be available in the near future.

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• M2 Mac mini deals kick off the New Year starting from $499 (Reg. $599+)
• New Amazon lows take $100 or more off Samsung Galaxy Tab S9/+ starting from $700
• Anker’s MagGo Cube 15W MagSafe Charger is a 9to5 favorite at $127 (Reg. $150)

We’re getting a first look at five new 2024 LEGO BrickHeadz today ahead of their debut next month. Bringing five new iconic characters into the collection of brick-built figures, soon you’ll be able to assemble Stitch, a potted version of Groot, Peter Parker in his Iron Spider suit, and a combo pack with two Sonic the Hedgehog characters.

Amazon is now offering the latest M2 Mac mini for $499 shipped. The perfect discount to upgrade your workstation at the start of the year, today’s sale arrives from its usual $599 going rate. This is $100 off and marking the second-best price we’ve seen at within $20 of the all-time low. We’ve only seen it sell for less twice before, and that was over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event. The elevated 512GB SSD model is also on sale at $689.99, down from its $799 price tag. Over at 9to5Mac, we detail what to expect from the experience in a hands-on review. We also take a closer look at what these Mac mini deals deliver below the fold.

Woot is kicking off 2024 with a deal so good it’ll be our very first price drop report for the New Year. The retailer is now offering the original Apple Watch Ultra with your choice of band color and style for $599.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. This is down from its original $799 price tag and marking the best discount we have seen at $199 off. This is an extra $95 under our previous mention from the end of last year and the best discount we’ve ever seen. We typically don’t see much variety on these previous-generation wearables when they go on sale now, but Woot has both Ocean Band and Alpine Loop available to grab for less. We break everything down below the fold, including how it compares to the new Ultra 2 that is beginning to sell out now that Apple had to stop selling it.

One of the biggest waves of LEGO sets all year is launching today to start off 2024. As the LEGO Group normally does every January 1, the company is launching a whole batch of all-new creations. This time around, you’ll find everything from the latest Star Wars and Marvel recreations to Technic, City, Ninjago, the new LEGO Ideas Polaroid, and many other new sets. Head below for the full scoop on all of the new LEGO sets available for January 2024.