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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is ready for Qi2, meaning you’ll need a case to take advantage of the tech and use the wide variety of Qi2 accessories out there on the market. You may, however, run into a problem with some of the existing magnetic accessories like MagSafe wallets out there due to the placement of the Qi coil on the Galaxy S25 series, and that’s exactly what Spigen is addressing with its new MagFit Magnetic Wallet Card Holder. It’s now available to purchase starting at $26.99 shipped, and it comes in fabric and PU finishes. This particular wallet is designed specifically to work with the Galaxy S25 series when used with a compatible case like these ones from Spigen, but you can also use it with iPhones. Head below for more details and a closer look.
Samsung Galaxy S25 preorder deals are coming in hot today with as much as $1,250 in savings on your new device. The brand officially debuted its new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship smartphones today with preorders kicking off now alongside straight up cash deals and massive instant trade-in credits, but perhaps most important of all, our exclusive links will deliver a bonus $50 Samsung credit with your purchase – click through any of the links in this post to receive the credit while preordering the new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, or the new Galaxy S25 Ultra.
A couple weeks ago Xbox announced the first Developer Direct of the year, and that day is today. Zeroing-in on major upcoming Xbox releases from some of its closest third-party development partners, the Developer Direct showcase is set to give us a look at more than a few major upcoming releases, most of which likely landing this year, and it all starts very soon.
The new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are now live with some serious price drops at the ready alongside our exclusive $50 price drops. But if you want to take advantage of the Qi2 action on the new Samsung phones properly, you’ll need a case that officially supports the magnetic charging action and the new Spigen Galaxy S25 lineup is here. The brand makes what are easily some of the very best cases for the latest smartphones with super-affordable price tags, and we are already tracking some light launch deals on Amazon with models starting from just $17 Prime shipped. Scope them out below.
Apple’s Find my tech has made its way into key organizers and passport wallets, wall chargers and wallet cards (among other things), and I’m loving it. We also just happen to spot this relatively new FlashFinder Keychain Flashlight on Amazon with onboard Find My tech alongside a notable launch deal down at $23.79 – clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. This unit landed on Amazon for the first time a few weeks ago at $28 and is now at the lowest price we have seen yet.
What are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games? We aren’t exactly sure just yet beyond what will likely be Mario Kart 9. But we did spot an official Nintendo retail listing pointing at a new 3D Mario game, Zelda remakes, and more. Scope out the details below.
How much will Nintendo Switch 2 cost? What will the price be on the launch bundle? Let’s dive in. The new Nintendo console is officially inbound and likely this summer, but what will the new Switch 2 price be? While we do know a fair amount about the new console – backwards compatibility, likely Mario Kart 9 launch title, magnetic Joy-Con, larger display/form-factor, and more – there are also a ton of questions remaining. Can the Joy-Con also be used like a mouse? What is the actual Switch 2 release date? and, perhaps most importantly, what is the Nintendo Switch 2 price going to be?
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 is inbound and very soon now. We have been covering a steady string of rumors on the new features, launch dates, and more, but we know now the new handset will be officially unveiled during a January 22 Unpacked event and the Samsung Reserve campaign is now in full effect, offering folks a no-strings attached FREE $50 credit just for dropping down an email address on this page.
One of the best and most useful items I have added to my EDC over the last year has been a Find My wallet tracker card. I don’t want to have to choose one of the wallets that have Find My built-in as I still like to carry a traditional card holder in my pocket, as opposed to a bifold or a MagSafe solution, and a Tiny tracker car is the perfect way to add the Apple location tech to my, or anyone’s, preferred traditional wallet. While I absolutely love the Nomad Tracking Card, there are more affordable solutions out there and we just spotted the latest from UGREEN – it also happens to be seeing a sweet launch deal on Amazon right now.
There’s no shortage of MagSafe-compatible gear out there from various brands like Lexar, Anker, and Sharge that lets you add more storage to your iPhone, and now UGREEN has entered the fray with its own unit. The brand’s new magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure has showed up on its official Amazon storefront, and it’s now up for grabs for $36.99 shipped. This compact unit is great for quickly adding storage to your iPhone be it for video recording or file transfers, and you can learn more about it below.
The countdown to finally bring home the new Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on. While we all anxiously await the early April Nintendo Direct for more details on the upcoming console, Nintendo is already planning some early hands-on events and anyone has a shot to get it on the action. While these early hands-on looks are sometimes only for members of the press, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 experience is actually open to all and registration starts this afternoon.
After debuting its 14-port aluminum USB 4 dock ahead of Black Friday last year, Razer is back again with another docking station. Called the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, this is the brand’s new 6-port hub designed for gaming handhelds like Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and more, but you can use it with an iPhone and other mobile devices as well. This 6-in-1 docking station is now up for pre-orders at Amazon and Best Buy, and you can snag one for your handheld at $79.99 shipped. Hit the jump for a closer look and some more details.
Update: While Samsung is still offering the $100 credit detailed below. Best Buy is also now getting in on the action – “sign up now to be among the first to discover Samsung’s upcoming 2025 TVs and audio devices and get a $100 credit to use on your qualifying purchase.”
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is on the way, Samsung is offering folks a FREE $50 credit just for dropping their email down, and now it is doing the same for its upcoming smart TV and home theater lineup. All you have to do is drop your name and email down to secure a FREE $100 pre-order credit – and remember you don’t actually have to end up pre-ordering anything, this is just in case you do.
The Spigen Klasden Carrying Pouch specifically Nintendo Switch 2 has already surfaced on Amazon. Nintendo finally unveiled its next-generation console this morning and it’s only a matter of time before the internet is flooded with accessories for the new console, but it appears Spigen is one of the first options out of the gate. It is now available for purchase on Amazon at $34.99 and hints at a larger form-factor compared to the original Switch.
It finally happened folks…the Switch 2 has arrived and the countdown to release starts now. Nintendo finally unveiled the first look trailer for the next-generation console this morning, as you likely already know, promising what sounds like a complete rundown of its feature set in early April. But we can already deduce a number of details about the console, the Switch 2 launch title(s), as well as a launch window, among other things. Head below for everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2 as of right now.
Twilight lovers will likely be howling at the moon today (if they’re team Jacob, I mean) as LEGO is giving us the official reveal of its new Ideas 21354 Twilight The Cullen House set – and what’s more it’s even opening for preorders ahead of its release date. The book and movie sensation is getting the brick-built treatment here, complete with a menagerie of characters, some quality architecture, and even an Easter Egg that references the first movie’s release year. Head below to get the rundown on what to expect and to see the collected photos.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is official. Nintendo has now revealed its next-generation console officially known as the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been a long hard road to today’s reveal, but it has finally happened to kick off the new year, just like Nintendo promised it would. A full Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase will go live on April 2, 2025. Let’s-a-go!
Insta360’s Flow is one of our favorite iPhone gimbals out there, and we had a lot of good things to say about it when we reviewed it back in 2023. Now, the brand has unleashed its successor, the Insta360 Flow 2, and this one comes with a lot of great features. The new Flow 2 smartphone gimbal is now available to purchase at Amazon for $159.99 shipped. It’s available in Gray and White finishes, and they both ship with a magnetic phone clamp, a protective pouch, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable. B&H has also listed a Creator Kit for pre-order, and this one comes with everything highlighted above along with the brand’s Flow Spotlight, a USB-C to USB-C and a USB-C to Lightning power cable, and a Flow Carry Bag. Head below for more details.
Update: The PlayStation DualSense Edge in Midnight Black is now up for preorder at Amazon for $199.99. And you’ll find all of the new gear now live at Target.
PlayStation 5 Midnight Collection gear preorders kick off today. Last week Sony unveiled its all new Midnight Collection PlayStation 5 accessories to the world and the pre-sale starts today. The PlayStation pre-order events for the new pro model consoles, and perhaps even more so the PlayStation 30th anniversary gear, were some of the hottest releases in all of gaming last year, but today Sony is ready to start taking orders on its all-new stealthy black peripherals.
Spigen’s hybrid Titanium Keychain Pocket Knife with carabiner clip has a bene a popular piece of gear around here, but a new model from the brand has recently surfaced alongside a companion wall-mounted magnetic hub. This time around Spigen is taking a more mainstream and slightly more casual approach with its new Spigen Life Magnetic Key Ring Carabiner clip while also launching a new hub you can magnetically connect it to in between use to stay organized. Get a closer look down below.
Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce another massive sale event. The PlayStation Store New Year Deals is going live starting today with up 80% off a gigantic collection of digital games, DLC expansions, and add-on packs with deals on everything from newer releases right through to some classics and older PS4/PS5 titles to shore up your digital game collection.
The new slate of Thunderbolt 5 hubs are arriving and one of our favorite brands in the space has now unleashed its latest. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub was showcased at CES 2025 this year and is now ready to expand your Thunderbolt 5 I/O capabilities alongside power passthrough action and additional monitor support. Now available for purchase on Amazon and directly from OWC, get a closer look and more details on the brand’s new Thunderbolt 5 Hub below.
In what has been a near endless string of rumors over the last couple years, leaks and details on the next Switch console are seriously starting to ramp up lately, with several industry insiders and those in the know suggesting the official announcement of Switch 2 could be just days away now.
PlayStation is getting in on the CES 2025 action this year as well with the announcement of the new Midnight Black Collection of PS5 accessories that launches next month. These stealthy new editions deliver a midnight black paint job to the PlayStation Portal remote player, DualSense Edge wireless controller, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. Scope them out below.
Razer is known for showcasing some pretty wild concepts at CES, and it’s safe to say that it didn’t disappoint. This year at CES 2025, the brand is showcasing Project Arielle, a concept mesh chair that cools you down or can blast some hot air on demand. Oh, and because we’re talking about Razer here, this gaming chair also has RGB. Despite being just a concept, this is easily one of the coolest things we’ve seen this year CES, and you can learn more about it below.
All of the best and most interesting to new gear from CES 2025 is being collected for you right here. The latest in smart home advancements and display tech to the suite of AI features seemingly getting injected into just about all of it, and everything in between, we will be rounding up the most intriguing new reveals and prototypes as well as products you’ll actually be able to get your hands-on this year down below.
A new and likely quite epic Nintendo and LEGO kit of some kind appears to be on the way. Nintendo just teased a mildly cryptic new collaboration between the two beloved brands that looks a lot like there’s (definitely) going to be a super sweet LEGO Game Boy of my dreams coming soon.
JBL has unveiled a new pair of headphones at CES 2025 called the Tour One M3, and this set has a bunch of noteworthy features that make it stand out from many other alternatives on the market. These headphones can be bought with an optional wireless transmitter to wirelessly connect to older devices, and they’ll hit the scene later this year in April for $399.95 shipped. Head below for more details.
The Switch 2 has to be coming soon right? The latest rumors suggest Nintendo’s next hardware release will be launching in April, and this time the details are coming from a Switch accessory maker that seems to be claiming to have the unit, or at the least the official specs. Details and a closer look at a mockup from the brand can be found below.
We love our Find My gear around here, that’;s for sure, and the latest release out of the gate comes from affordable accessory brand Spigen. It has unleashed its new Tag Me Apple Find My tracker tags, complete with replaceable batteries and a removable lanyard strap. Now available for purchase with discounted launch pricing – the 4-pack is down from $70 to $47.99, or $12 a pop – and you can get even more details down below.
Anker is back at CES in 2025, debuting two new solar-focused devices that will surely be getting put through the tests this coming summer, most likely in conjunction with one another. The first of these models is the Solix Solar Beach Umbrella that has been fitted with a new generation of perovskite solar cells. Coming hand-in-hand with the umbrella is the new Solix EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers that will come in three sizes just as its predecessors did. Information is limited, but we do have some pricing and release dates for you down below.
Update: The new Legion Go S handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go/32GB/1TB now up for pre-order at $729.99 shipped. More details of the handheld in the original post below.
Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld remains one of the most popular PC gaming handhelds out there, and the brand is updating its handheld lineup with a lightweight Legion Go S. At CES 2025, Lenovo’s This new handheld misses out on a couple of things, but it more than makes up for it by being the first third-party SteamOS handheld. It also ships with the latest hardware and you can learn more about it below.
Nomad’s Glow is back and this time in a new limited edition Icy Blue colorway. Last time the brand’s glow in the dark Apple Watch band popped back up in the traditional greenish color, it sold out almost immediately, so you might want to consider getting in as soon as possible if you’re interested in the new pale blue treatment of the Nomad Glow in the Dark Icy Blue Apple Watch Sport Band.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to standout in the wireless earbuds space, I mean they are just earbuds after all. We’ve seen models with touchscreen displays on the cases, audio retransmission, and even some impressive hearing test and silent gesture tech from Apple, so what’s left? Well perhaps not much but the new Audio-Technica buds being unleashed at CES to have particularly impressive battery life and a sweet magnetic auto shut-off feature too. Check them out below.
Alienware is reviving its iconic Area-51 gaming desktop and it gave us our very first look at the new machine at CES 2025. The new Area-51 desktop features an all-new chassis, which builds on the Aurora R16 design, and it’s powered by the latest processors and graphics cards from Intel and NVIDIA, respectively. This new desktop will cost an eye-watering $4,499 when it goes on sale in Q1 2025, but you can expect some cheaper configurations to make their way into the market at a later time. Head below to learn more about the kind of specifications you can expect to see at this price point.
Segway has been a major player in the EV market for many years now, and after being teased at CES 2024, the micromobility brand is officially kicking off CES 2025 by rolling out its two new electric bikes. Now open for preorders, Segway’s Xyber and Xafari e-bikes will be the first venture into EVs outside its known e-scooter lineup, combining “cutting-edge technology with class-leading features, benefits, and performance.” From January 7 to February 2, you can get $200 off their price tags, just use the promo code EBIKE200 at checkout. Head below to learn more about what Segway has in store, including these e-bikes’ advanced systems, pricing, and expected release dates.
Shure microphones have been a staple in professional audio recording for many years and it has subsequently taken over a large portion of the online podcasting space with its wonderful XLR and USB offerings. At CES this year, the brand is unleashing a new iteration of its latest MV7+ podcasting mic with what it calls the “world’s first microphone with built-in audio interface” – it’s not, but it’s the first of its kind…read on to see what I mean.
NVIDIA kicked off its CES 2025 keynote last night and wasted absolutely no time unveiling its next-gen RTX 50-series graphics cards. These new RTX Blackwell GPUs are now official, and the prices start at $545. We have four new NVIDIA graphics cards on the way — RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and the most powerful RTX 5090. These new RTX 50-series GPUs will start hitting the shelves later this month, with many laptops and desktops already listed at Best Buy with these new GPUs. Hit the jump for more details.
As time goes on, we’re seeing AI systems grow in intelligence and functionality, which is being extended into all manners of tech for more advanced support. At CES 2025, barbecue tech startup Brisk It is unveiling its latest entry into the smart home market with the Zelos 450 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. This new model utilizes generative AI to automate cooking and create personalized recipes, but at a starting price that won’t break the bank.
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG and Microsoft have revealed that an Xbox app will be integrated into LG’s smart TVs at some point later this year. Once this goes live, the folks with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass library on select LG TVs via the LG Gaming Portal. This announcement solidifies Microsoft’s continued efforts to push gaming beyond its Xbox consoles, trying to turn every screen and device into an Xbox.
ecobee has been one of the premiere smart thermostat brands around here for HomeKit users for quite some time. The brand doesn’t often upgrade its lineup the way some do – if it aint broke don’t fix it? – but today it is introducing a new, more affordable model to the lineup to essentially replace the aging $150 Ecobee3 Lite. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential lands with a lower MSRP while still delivering on most of the feature set that has made the brand what is. Scope out the details below.
The M4 Mac mini has easily been one of, if not, the most popular new Apple release among readers this year, and what is arguably the best upcoming accessory for it is arriving soon. Satechi already quickly teased its next-generation Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure, but it is serving up all of the details for CES 2025 alongside the upcoming pre-order date.
Coming to us straight out of CES 2025, Pawport is lifting the veil on its second-generation Smart Pet Door today. Designed for pet owners with active fur babies that regularly come and go, this new device builds upon its predecessor from last year’s event to deliver style, security, weatherproofing, and well-rounded functionality. The startup is offering three different series at this year’s CES, providing various levels of aesthetic options and pricing to suit pet owners’ needs.
TP-Link’s Tapo brand has been a popular smart home option around here, delivering affordable multi-platform options to cover your entire ecosystem, and its new PalmKey Smart Door Lock has arrived for CES 2025. The brand’s new palm recognition lock is the latest option looking to leverage a quick wave of your palm to open, no matter what kind of phone and smartwatch you are rocking.
Among some other upcoming 2025 smart TVs, Samsung is showcasing its new The Frame Pro at CES 2025. The brand’s frame-style TVs have been popular among folks and competitors, often imitated and usually at much lower price points, but Samsung is seemingly going the other direction with an even more feature rich (sort of) mini-LED model with an even better fresh rate.
Update: Both of the new Anker chargers below are now available for purchase with $10 launch deals directly from Anker and at Amazon.
It wouldn’t be CES without some new Anker charging gear and the brand’s latest display-equipped power bank and wall charger have now surfaced. Following in the footsteps of its Prime charging gear we featured at launch last year (alongside several deals over the holidays in 2024), Anker has a pair of sweet new chargers on the way – a power bank with built-in and retractable USB-C cables and a new 4-port 140W PD 3.1 wall charger. Both models are waiting for you right here and will be up for sale starting tomorrow. Head below for a closer look.
Roborock has just unveiled one of the more interesting new gadgets of CES 2025 with its Saros Z70 – an all-in-one robotic vacuum and mop that also features a mechanical robotic arm that pick things up off the floor and put them away for you. Alongside a couple of other more standard new Saros bot cleaners, the headliner Z70 also delivers on some of the brand’s most notable specs to date when it comes to actual suction power and its all-new time-of-flight (TOF) navigation sensors. Scope it out below.
Straight from CES 2025, Hyper is unveiling its next-generation HyperPack products. The HyperPack Pro is among the only backpack products on the market from notable brands that features onboard Apple Find My tracking, and at this year’s CES the brand is unleashing two new editions to the lineup, both of which are more affordable and arguably more versatile as well.
