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Well, it wouldn’t be CES unless there were some new smart autonomous robot helpers on display, and CES 2026 is definitely underway, and there are certainly some new bots on the show floor this year. One of the more compelling models that is looking to help out around the house is LG’s new CLOiD – a robot that can do your laundry, make breakfast, and is designed to effectively double as a smart home butler. 

Update: Smart Play, smart bricks, smart minifigs, and three new Star Wars sets are now official – details here.

LEGO has now taken to its official social channels to tease a new upcoming launch. And by the sounds/looks of it, this might be more like a new theme and potentially even something more high-tech than your usual brick building action. 

After the reveal of its new Gallery TV to take on Samsung’s The Frame, the brand’s CES 2026 offerings also include the return of its Wallpaper TV. The ultra-thin LG OLED evo W6 lands with support for the brand’s Gallery+ service as well as all-new wireless connectivity and a notably thin design to sit flush up against your wall. 

Alongside the second-iteration of its latest 25W 3-in-1 charging stand (now with a modular wearable charging pad), Belkin is also revealing a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 charging case at CES 2026. This time around Belkin is taking a more integrated approach, complete with an onboard status display and the ability to charge the battery case without opening it. 

Samsung has now updated its official site with a teaser for some upcoming releases at CES 2026, and more importantly its latest Reserve Campaign with up to $100 in FREE Samsung credit to use towards them. We have already received a good look and some details on at least some of the upcoming Samsung reveals, and now you can go drop your email down to secure some no-strings-attached FREE credit. 

Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day 2026? Are Costco and Best Buy stores open today? Is Target closed today? New Year’s Day 2026 has arrived and while some folks might be taking a lazy recovery day, those venturing out will want to take note of the special holiday hours at some retailers first. It looks like most major retailers are open today and, in some cases, during usual store hours, but not everything. Down below you’ll find details on which of the major national retailers are open and closed for New Year’s Day 2026. Check it all out after the jump. 

It’s one of the most exciting times of the LEGO calendar as we prep for a massive release of new LEGO sets while also switching over to 2026. Unlike some of the last few months that only saw a handful of releases, January is kicking off the year with 150 new building sets across many of our favorite themes, including Star Wars, Icons, City, Botanicals, Ideas, Technic, Marvel, Speed Champions, and more. We’ve put together a full curated list for you to make plans with below, so you’ll be ready once the gates open up at midnight EST/9 p.m. PST.

Is Walmart closed for Christmas Day? Is Best Buy and Target open today? How about Costco and Sam’s Club? The short answer here is yes, it’s Christmas and just about everything will be closed today. You might find the odd Dunkin’ or McDonald’s open, and it looks like all Waffle House locations are open today, but by and large it’s a day of celebration, gifts, and relaxation. 

Is Walmart open today? How late is Target open on Christmas Eve? Is Costco and Sam’s Club open? Just in case you have some last-minute gifting needs, or just need to hit your local Costco for some groceries to get on the table tonight, we have put together some details below on which stores are closed/open on Christmas Eve this year – worry not, just about everything is open, just on adjusted holiday hours.

Update 12/21: The final Target Holiday Countdown Sale is now live alongside today’s fresh batch of holiday Deals of the Day.

Target made is final push for deals ahead of the holidays official last week when it announced a last-minute Holiday Countdown Sale. Joining tomorrow’s Super Saturday sale at Amazon, the Target sale event kicks off on Sunday and we are now getting a closer look at the deals as it has now unveiled the official 50-page ad. 

Just when you thought all of the Prime Days, and Black Fridays, and Cyber Mondays, and holiday sales were mostly behind us now, Amazon has just officially announced Super Saturday! What on earth is Super Saturday you ask? It is Amazon’s official last-minute holiday sale event and it goes live this weekend. Details await below. 

We are getting down to the wire now folks – there might still be slightly over a week until Santa makes his magical voyage, but we all know UPS and Amazon delivery isn’t nearly as fast as Rudolph. Shipping times are slipping and, perhaps even more importantly, holiday pricing is too. You’re going to want to get on the best gear as soon as you can if you’re hoping to take advantage of both, and we have put together a (relatively) short list of highlights down below. Whether you’re looking land something for a special someone or yourself, now’s the time to get in there.

Arc is a brand best known for its aerospace metal bumper-style cases for iPhone, but it also unleashed an equally as unique and impressive-looking frame-style case for AirPods Pro early this year and now its ready to bring one to Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 3. The new model is now available for purchase on the official site and you can get a closer look below.

One of the biggest stories in gaming of the year, despite the launch of Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Bonanza, was Hollow Knight: Silksong. The long-awaited title finally made landfall to rave reviews, and now developer Team Cherry has taken to its official news feed to debut the new teaser trailer for the Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow expansion and to officially announce the imminent release of an updated version of Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch 2. 

The 2025 Game Awards goes live tonight Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with over 3 hours of game reveals and almost certainly some world premiers, musical performances, and…some awards too I guess. I’m really in it for the game reveals and new gameplay footage we are sure to be graced with very soon, so let’s see what Keighley and the gang have in-store for us – watch the show live along with us down below. 

Alongside its holiday daily deals, it already pumped out quite a notable weekly holiday sale that kicked off on Sunday, but it isn’t done just yet. Ushering the best price yet on Apple Watch Series 11, its holiday sales (thus far) are not to be ignored, and not only does it have another weekly event inbound this weekend, it also announced an official last-minute Holiday Countdown Sale. 

Nintendo has now unveiled the next GameCube game coming to Switch 2 via its Switch Online Nintendo Classics library – Wario World – and it’s playable right now. 

Back in September Amazon unleashed a whole slate of new gear, from the latest Echo Dot Max and Show smart displays, through to the latest from its affordable Blink smart home brand, and some new Kindles. Among the headliners here were the all-new Kindle Scribe – Amazon’s second-generation reader-meets-tablet – and the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft – the first Scribe model with a color display. Both are now up for purchase starting today for the first time. 

A brand new Spigen Apple Watch Band Organizer just surfaced on its official Amazon storefront out of no where. Harkening back to something like Twelve South’s Time Porter, the new Spigen delivers what appears to be a more robust solution with a fabric-wrapped, wall-mounted approach that also feature an accessory shelf of sorts along the top. 

Nintendo has now officially the next games set to land in its Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. While many folks are really waiting on the next Game Cube additions, Nintendo is turning back to its N64 library this month to introduce a pair of classic 3D polygonal platformers (and they are going live every soon). 

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

Aulumu is an Apple gear accessory brand that should be on your radar if it isn’t already. It is the maker of a ton of chargers, iPhone cases, and even some unique industrial design-inspired add-on gear, but it is its Apple Watch bands I am most impressed by usually, and it has now unleashed a pair of new models. 

Burton Goods makes one of the nicer looking leather cases for AirPods Pro 2, and it just released its new AirPods Pro 3 model – 9to5 readers can score one with an exclusive 20% off launch deal using code 9TO520 at checkout too. 

Amazon is still carrying over the, thus far, all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 11, but after the new official details that landed this morning, you might want to hold off – we now know the Apple Watch Series 11 will be even lower starting very soon. 

Target’s first official holiday deal ad of the season is now live, giving shoppers a solid look at hundreds of upcoming deals set to go live this weekend. As we push closer and closer to the holidays, these final sales before shipping cut-off times hit are a great way to shore up your gift needs without spending full price, and the next major Target sale is set to go live this Sunday. Check out the deals below. 

Spigen makes some of the more interesting and affordable Apple gear accessories out there. We had a chance to take a closer hands-on look at its new Alpine-style Loop this year, as well as its Trail Loop-like model, both of which come in a fraction of the price of the official Apple options, and we just spotted its brand new DA30S Wrist Lanyard for AirPods, iPhone, your keys, and just about anything else for just $17 Prime shipped. 

We have explored many of the best full grain leather-focused accessory brands out there, but a new independent purist straight out on the lone star state was recently picked on our radar – Bluebonnet. After getting our hands-on some of its iPhone 17 cases and Apple Watch bands, we think it should probably be on yours too. 

Update 11/28: Alongside LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale, we also spotted Amazon offering a new wave of LEGO Black Friday deals, which you can view here.

Following right along the usual trends we see year after year in November, LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale goes live today with member-only promotions, rewards, savings, and more – and just like last week’s Insiders Weekend, this event is promising to be another mad dash to claim a new, premium set that marks a new theme alongside the remaining retiring sets that have yet to sell out of stock (and will likely go after the sale ends). We’re seeing a collection of continued promotions from last week, as well as some new additions in the form of GWPs, Insider Points with purchases, redeemable rewards, sweepstakes to enter, and more. Before blindly charging into LEGO’s Black Friday fray, be sure to browse the curated list below of our favorite picks.

Update: LEGO’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale 2025 goes live today! We’ve put together a great rundown of promotions and a holiday gift guide of the best LEGO sets to jump on this year, complete with many that are set for retirement upon selling out. You can browse it all right here.

With the clock slowly ticking us closer and closer to LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings, which comes a week after the pre-Black Friday Insiders Weekend 2025 event, many builders are still buzzing in prolonged anticipation as some ongoing promotions are joined by this year’s lead “ship” set, a new wave of special savings, complete with new GWP sets, discounts and increased Insider points on select building sets, and more. All the details you’re looking to know have been collected for you below so you can better prepare ahead of the official kick-off.

Is Walmart open today? Is Best Buy closed for Thanksgiving this year? What about Target and Home Depot? There are several major retail locations that will be closed for Thanksgiving Day 2025 so you’ll want to quickly take a look at the list below before making any plans. Whether you’re looking to pick up some goodies for your Thanksgiving festivities, or just have some time to kill on your day off today, options will be limited when it comes to the major national chains, but it is always a good idea to call ahead just in case. There are some small more local chains and shops that will open today for some last-minute grabs, but by and large most big box stores and warehouses are closed down for Thanksgiving Day. The Amazon Thanksgiving Black Friday sale is live, but you’ll want to check out the details we have gathered down below for a closer look if you’re heading out. 

The Nintendo Black Friday deals are in full swing now with solid 50% price drops across loads of physical Switch games, a solid eShop Cyber sale, and new all-time low pricing on some of he 2025 amiibo releases, but we are taking a quick break to take a look at some new Nintendo Classics NES and Game Boy titles this morning. 

Following the usual November schedule, LEGO’s Insiders Weekend will go live today with member-only promotional savings, and this will likely be a big scramble for folks looking to score soon-to-be-retired sets before they officially sell out and are gone from LEGO’s digital shelves forever. This short-term event comes a week ahead of LEGO’s upcoming Black Friday event on November 28, 2025, and offers a bunch of promotions including multiple Insider points with purchases, GWPs, redeemable rewards, sweepstakes entries, and more. Today, before you dive into the shopping spree, we’ve provided a quick rundown below on all the available offers for this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend, as well as a curated list of our favorite picks.

Update: LEGO’s Insiders Week 2025 goes live today! We’ve put together a great rundown of promotions and a holiday gift guide of the best LEGO sets to jump on this year, complete with many that are set for retirement upon selling out. You can browse it all right here.

With only a few hours to go before LEGO kicks off its annual pre-Black Friday Insiders Weekend event, many folks are buzzing in anticipation to get their hands on several new – and also soon-to-be-retired – building sets, complete with some of the best promotional extra savings you’ll find all year. Those savings come in the form of 2x Insider points, GWP sets, sweepstakes, and more – and we’ve got all the in-depth details you need to prepare for the gates to open when the clock officially ticks over to the appropriate time. Head below to get a rundown on timing and promotions that will be available very soon.

The official 2025 Xbox Black Friday deals have not only been announced but they are also now live. You can get a complete rundown of those waiting in our coverage right here, but you might also want to tune into today’s Xbox Partner Showcase too. 

As we see every year, LEGO is launching its Insiders Weekend that offers member-only savings through the form of rewards, gifts with purchase, and more – and we now have the details for 2025 so you can start preparing for the upcoming window. It’s coming ahead of the LEGO Group’s Black Friday event, with the usual double points on purchases, as well as three GWP sets and additional rewards – including two sweepstakes to score one of its newest yet-to-be-released sets and a monstrous amount of redeemable points. Head below to learn about dates, rewards, and get a look at pics of the GWP sets that will be available.

While it’s been all about the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie as of late, Nintendo did confirm its live-action Zelda film earlier this year before announcing the actors set to personify its titular princess and the Hero of Light this past summer. However, up until now, we were yet see any images from the film or the set – Nintendo just unleashed the very visuals of Zelda and Link from the film. 

The next major Nintendo Switch 2 release is quickly approaching with the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond set to land early next month. Now just under 3 weeks from launch, and just after Nintendo unleashed the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Survive trailer we featured, a brand new Metroid Prime 4 Overview trailer has just released on the Nintendo Today! App – we are assuming it will be up on its YouTube and X channels very soon (if it isn’t already). 

Red Dead Redemption – Rockstar’s Wild West epic – has been available on Switch for a couple years now, and after details leaked on the ESRB site suggested it would be receiving a native Switch 2 port very soon, Rockstar has made it official – Red Dead Redemption is coming to Switch 2 (and a bunch of other platforms) next month. 

Today Satechi is officially unveiling the latest expansion to its growing OnTheGo collection with its brand new pocket-sized 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter. Now available for purchase on the official site, this handy new gadget delivers all-in-one connectivity anywhere. 

Walmart wasted no time rolling out its 2025 Black Friday sale details now that Amazon, Best Buy, and more have made their official announcements. Just hours after revealing its lineup, Walmart is already offering a sneak peek at the deals you can score when the sale officially kicks off on November 14. These offers are expected to be part of Walmart’s first of three Black Friday and Cyber Monday events, featuring discounts of up to 75% on everything from LEGO sets and Apple gear to TVs and more. Keep reading for an early look at what’s on the way.

Valve made a huge splash yesterday by announcing the launch of its new hardware, including the all-new Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more. It’s safe to say that the brand is going all-in on hardware, and you can learn more about it in detail right here. While the Steam Machine is said to have a customizable front plate, which you can swap out for different ones with unique design, the folks over at Dbrand, as usual, are taking things a step further with a new “Companion Cube.” Head below for a closer look and more details.

Following the success of Steam Deck, Valve is doubling down on the hardware department with a range of new hardware. Leading the pack is the all-new Steam Machine, which you’ll be able to pair with long-rumored VR headset called the Steam Frame. There’s also a brand-new Steam Controller to go with the new console, which you’ll be able to bundle with the console itself or buy separately. With these new additions joining the already popular Steam Deck, it’s safe to say that Valve is betting big on hardware, going head-to-head with the likes of Sony and Microsoft. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Alongside the new Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition, Sony has introduced its first-ever PlayStation-branded gaming monitor during its State of Play Japan showcase. It’s a 27-inch QHD display with a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, and it also features several other notable highlights, which are detailed below. The monitor is slated to launch next year in both the U.S. and Japan, though Sony has yet to announce its official pricing.

After several months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally confirmed the name of the next Mario film – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – and today it will debut the very first trailer. While we got a quick snippet in Title Announcement trailer as part of the Mario 40th anniversary bonanza, the celebration continues this morning as Nintendo is set to host a dedicated Nintendo Direct just Mario’s next appearance on the silver screen.

I have been wondering when one of my favorite accessory brands was going to release a metal Find My Wallet card that actually looks like a premium credit card – Nomad just did. The new Tracking Card Pro just debuted on the official site at $39, or you can score two of them at 10% off. Details await below.