Tune in for 20 mins. of new games coming to Switch this year in today’s IndieWorld showcase

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Nintendo IndieWorld Showcase

As we mentioned yesterday after the official announcement, Nintendo is hosting a new IndieWorld Direct presentation today to showcase a series of upcoming titles coming to Switch. This morning’s show marks the first return of Nintendo’s indie broadcast since last year gave us a look at titles like Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Blade Chimera, and the Braid: Anniversary Edition, and now it’s time to look ahead at the 2024 offerings from the smaller, niche studios. Head below for more details and to follow along with today’s IndieWorld show. 

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Here’s a first look at the new 3,601-piece LEGO Artemis Space Launch System set

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May 15 $260

Another LEGO set has been found at an airport before it was even revealed by the LEGO Group. Before its release next month, we can feast our eyes on the upcoming LEGO Artemis Space Launch System.

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Razer just unveiled Firefly V2 Pro – the ‘world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat’

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Brand new $100

Just after the debut of its new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets and its high-end 18-inch Blade gaming laptop, Razer is launching another world-first today. Razer says its brand new Firefly V2 Pro is the “world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat” and it is now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details on the vibrant new functional accoutrement for your battlestation table top. 

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BANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to add a second customizable Action Button

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Reg. $50 From $40

We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details. 

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Marshall’s new Major V headphones sport 100-hour battery life, debut with redesigned Minor IV buds

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Marshall today is refreshing a pair of its more popular headphones and earbuds. The new Major V come with a whopping 100 hours of battery life to go alongside the Minor IV and their refreshed design. Both are complete with some other new features, as well as the classic vinyl-wrapped design and warm sound that Marshall is known for.

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The next Nintendo Switch IndieWorld showcase set to go live tomorrow morning

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After giving us Direct Partner Showcase back in February, you’ll want to put down the Princess Peach Showtime! and Super Mario Bros. Wonder for 20 minutes tomorrow morning as Nintendo will debut the first IndieWorld Showcase of the year. After getting a look at STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Endless Ocean Luminous , and more during the Partner Showcase, Nintendo has now scheduled in the first major update in the world of Switch indie games for tomorrow. Details are waiting down below. 

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Review: Insta360 X4 ushers in the 8K era with a bigger battery and easy-to-use mobile editing [Video]

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Insta360 is back with its latest 360 action cam, the X4. Capturing immersive video in up to a crazy 8K 360° video, it’s been upgraded with a bigger battery and protection with removable lens guards. Combined with some of the easiest-to-use mobile editing features, Insta360 is delivering even more creative possibilities with its latest candy bar-sized camera. Be sure to hit the video below to check out all of the details. 

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Satechi’s MagSafe Wallet now comes in a new light blue vegan leather style

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Satechi launched its MagSafe wallet for the first time back in September of last year. Now, for spring, there’s a new style of the vegan leather accessory available. The new light blue Satechi MagSafe Wallet delivers the perfect pastel vibes for April while continuing to be one of our favorite iPhone 15 accessories.

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Samsung debuts its most affordable 120Hz 98-inch 4K smart TV with AI-enhanced picture 

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After launching the bulk of its new 2024 lineup of smart TVs, today Samsung is officially expanding its ultra-large lineup with a new 98-inch model. Known as the Samsung 98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000 and now available for purchase, it delivers picture quality specifically optimized for the big screen to deliver one of the lowest-priced models from the brand with this sort of screen real-estate – others can sell for over $14,000. Head below for more details.

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PlayStation 5 Pro all but imminent now, test kits are out in the wild and Sony is readying devs

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After a few major, and more than just loose rumor, reports over the last few months, it would appear the PS5 Pro is all but imminent now. Last we checked in, the technical overview of the still unconfirmed new console had surfaced, and it now looks as though even more credible sources have received a complete list of the machine’s specs. We previously suspected the pro machine would be very much like the current-generation model, just with even more powerful internals, which still appears to be the case, and Sony is now priming developers to ready titles for the console (or ensure existing games are ready to take advantage of the added horsepower). All of the details are down below. 

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LEGO reveals new Trade Federation Troop Carrier set and other gift with purchase promos

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May 1 Spend $160

Alongside this morning’s reveal of the new UCS TIE Interceptor and the new LEGO The Phantom Menace BrickHeadz pack, the LEGO Group has something else planned for Star Wars Day. Today, we’re getting an official look at all of the new Star Wars Gift with Purchase promos for May the 4th, including a 25th anniversary Droid Carrier and other collectibles.

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We’re finally getting a Jar Jar Binks BrickHeadz with this LEGO ‘The Phantom Menace’ pack

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May 1 $55

Alongside this morning’s reveal of the new UCS TIE Interceptor, the LEGO Group has something else planned for Star Wars Day. The final set to launch on May 1 has been revealed as the new BrickHeadz The Phantom Menace set including buildable versions of six different characters from Episode I.

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Govee debuts new upgraded smart Floor Lamp 2 with Matter, illuminated base, and more

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Brand new $150

Just after the debut of its new smart Neon Rope Light 2 with Matter, Govee is expanding its lineup of intelligent floor lamps today with the new Floor Lamp 2. Delivering a similar sleek and modernist form-factor as the previous-generation models, Govee is introducing an upgraded feature set compared to the previous “best-selling” Lyra alongside Matter support to better integrate with the rest of your smart home. Now available for purchase, you can get a complete breakdown of the new Govee Floor Lamp 2 below. 

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LEGO officially reveals new 1,931-piece UCS TIE Interceptor ahead of Star Wars Day

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May 1 $230

Today, we’re getting a first look at the all-new LEGO UCS TIE Interceptor. Arriving next month as set number 75382, the newest LEGO Ultimate Collector Series set will be delivering the largest and most detailed rendition of the Imperial TIE Interceptor to date with over 1,900 pieces.

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Fallout 3 and New Vegas FREE for Prime members, ‘next-gen’ Fallout 4 update is here

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We have some fun news and updates for Vault Dwellers today. While the Fallout series might have had some hiccups over the last few years with the rough launch of Fallout 76, the IP is seeing a major resurgence on the back of the impressive debut of the live action Prime Video series. And along with it, Amazon is giving its Prime members a chance to play some of the best games in the long-running franchise for FREE just as Bethesda’s readies the long-awaited update to Fallout 4. Hit the jump for more details. 

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Review: Sony brings booming bass, ANC, and wear detection to new ULT Wear headphones

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Pre-order $199

Sony is taking the wraps off its latest pair of headphones today with the reveal of the new ULT collection. The new ULT Wear headphones do far more than just simplify the naming scheme, with some booming bass, reliable ANC, and other frills like wear detection and Spatial Audio – all at $199.

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Nintendo brings Mario’s Wrecking Crew ’98, SUPER R-TYPE, more to Switch Online today

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Just after Amazon launched its latest Switch game sale with 33% off a range of top-tier, first-party titles, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) account and YouTube channel to announce the Switch Online April updates. This time around the updates are landing for base tier members, with three new classics for the SNES game library in the form of some truly retro Mario hammer-swinging, Amazing Hebereke, and some sci-fi shooter action. Head below for more details. 

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Bring the virtual links home with new 8-game Arcade1Up Golden Tee cabinet, pre-order now

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Following the debut of its new Marvel Vs Capcom 2 cabinet in celebration of the launch of the new (or continuation of) the X-Men animated series, Arcade1Up is now readying gamers to hit the virtual links with the new deluxe treatment on its Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Arcade Machine. The deluxe model features a new larger 19-inch display as well as a fresh streamlined design of the cabinet, and it is now up for pre-order at Best Buy. Head below for more details. 

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Review: Sony’s just-announced ULT Field 1 is summer’s best new speaker

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Pre-order $129

A new king of summer speakers has been crowned. Sony just revealed the new ULT Field 1 portable speaker and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. It packs everything that I can ask for from a Bluetooth offering while including some features I wasn’t even sure I should be asking for. All in a colorful package that makes the most of its $129 price tag.

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Sony reveals new collection of ULT portable speakers and ANC headphones

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Sony today is launching a whole new suite of audio products. All united by the new ULT Power Sound features, Sony is launching some of its best-sounding and most booming speakers and headphones to date – all with more streamlined names, too.

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Shure upgrades its already fantastic podcast mic with the new MV7+ USB-C/XLR model

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Buy now $279

Shure makes some of the best microphones out there, many of which like the latest SM7 and the popular MV7 USB model appear on screen in the most popular podcasts on the internet. The MV7 models are some of our favorites and the brand has now launched the new next-generation model known as the MV7+ Podcast Microphone. Now available for purchase at $30 more than the previous generation model, be sure to head below to learn more about the enhancements on the new Shure MV7+. 

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ZAGG’s new felt Desk Mat adorns your work surface with built-in magnetic charging at $50

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Buy now $50

We featured a few wireless charging-equipped desk mats around here, the most notable of which is probably the Journey ALTI model that comes in various sizes and a couple colors, but ZAGG has a new option on the market that sells for even less. The new ZAGG Desk Mat with wireless charging is very much what it sounds like, pulling from some of the design sensibilities of its 4-in-1 charging mat (currently on sale at $60 off), and expanding it out into a full-size desk mat for your work surface with a built-in wireless charging pad. Now available for purchase at Amazon for $49.99, you can get a complete breakdown of what it can bring to the table down below. 

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Anker’s new 30W Power Bank Fusion doubles as a wall charger with built-in USB-C cable

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Reg. $40 $34

Anker is taking another stab at the hybrid power bank that turns into a USB-C charger when plugged into the wall. Its new 30W Power Bank Fusion goes one step further by pairing the 2-in-1 design we’ve seen before with a built-in USB-C cable.

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LEGO Commander Cody BrickHeadz revealed alongside two new Phantom Menace sets

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May 1 From $10

We can share official photos of three new LEGO Star Wars sets today. Each of the following kits will debut on May 1, including a new LEGO Commander Cody BrickHeadz figure as well as a pair of kits from The Phantom Menace. Both the Podrace Diorama and buildable Droideka will celebrate 25 years since Episode I was released.

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LEGO reveals miniature Fruit Store set as upcoming gift with purchase

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Coming soon

Back in February, we shared a promotional LEGO set that gave builders a chance to score a miniature Flower Shop. Today, the second addition to that microscale collection of storefronts has been revealed as a lovely little Fruit Store (40684).

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Roku debuts its ‘best TVs ever’ with new 120Hz Pro Series lineup, 2nd Gen voice remote, more

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Today Roku is debuting and launching its 2024 lineup of Pro Series smart TVs. Now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere, the latest lineup is looking to deliver some notable higher-end specs than some folks might associate with the brand’s more affordable entry level models. Hit the jump for a closer look at the brand new 2024 Roku Pro Series Smart TV lineup alongside the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). 

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LEGO slated to launch three new Dreamzzz sets on May 1

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Today, we’re getting a first look at three upcoming LEGO Dreamzzz sets. In what will mark the third wave of the new in-house theme, there are three massive new kits coming soon including a buildable raven pirate ship, robotic T-Rex, and a sleek mecha.

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Razer launches new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets, more from $50

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Today, Razer is officially unveiling and releasing its brand new BlackShark V2 gaming headsets for PlayStation and Xbox console gamers. Just after the debut of its new Aether smart monitor light bar with Matter and the “world’s first” Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with an 18-inch 4K 200Hz display, the popular PC gaming brand is turning its attention to the console audio space with its latest headsets. While it did introduce the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro set for PC gamers last year (currently $30 off at Amazon), it’s now time for the console folks. All of the details are down below on the now available for purchase headsets. 

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Ubisoft accidentally leaks Star Wars Outlaws release date ahead of today’s story trailer debut

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Update: Pre-orders are now live at Best Buy on the new Star Wars Outlaws ahead of the official August 30 release date. You can play 3 days early with a copy of the Gold Edition and the standard copy comes with The Kessel Runner vehicle bonus pack. 

  • Star Wars Outlaws Standard $70
  • Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition $100

Today, Ubisoft is priming us for the upcoming release of Star Wars Outlaws with the debut story trailer. While some suggested we might have to wait for the now confirmed Ubisoft Forward summer showcase in June to see more of the game, the official story trailer is to set to premiere on YouTube in about 1-hour’s time instead. And while it did feel like we might actually have to wait on a release date, Ubisoft has now accidentally dished up the summertime slot for launch ahead of time. Head below for more details and to watch today’s Star Wars Outlaws store trailer. 

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Sennheiser begins shipping its new Momentum Sport earbuds with heart rate tracking

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Buy now $330

Sennheiser is finally shipping its new Momentum Sport Earbuds. These new and even more unique true wireless earbuds were first revealed at CES 2024 back in January, and now just in time for spring, are actually available for purchase for $329.95 at both Amazon and B&H.

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Logitech Pro X 60 review: Compact, fast, and highly customizable [Video]

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Today, Logitech is out with the latest esports-focused gaming peripheral, the Pro X 60 keyboard. Making even more room for big mouse swipes than the TKL from last year, the Pro X 60 embraces the popular compact 60% keyboard layout but adds speed and some of the most robust key mapping we’ve ever seen via KeyControl in Logitech G Hub. At $179 is the new Logitech Pro X 60 going to be the go-to esports gaming keyboard? Be sure to hit the video below for all of the details. 

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Samsung launches AI-backed Bespoke appliance lineup, pre-order now at up to $1,200 off

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$1,200 off Pre-order

Samsung’s recent push to bring AI to its product lineup isn’t just about smartphones or tablets. The company is launching a whole suite of home appliances for the kitchen and laundry room backed by more advanced tech. The new Samsung Bespoke AI appliances are now available for pre-order and come backed by some launch deals at up to $1,200 off.

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The best metal Apple Watch Ultra bands anywhere just got even better [Exclusive deal]

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From $180

While SANDMARC already makes what I consider to be the hands-down best metal Apple Watch bands (steel and titanium) on the market, they are getting even better now.  The brand makes metal bands for Apple Watch Series models and Ultra that look and feel like they were made for a luxury timepiece – my hands-on review has all of the details there – but SANDMARC has now announced that it has conducted months of research to fine tune the perfect Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coating to match the Apple Watch Ultra perfectly – something it claims very few brands have managed to do properly. Head below for more details, to see it for yourself, and for our exclusive discount code. 

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Logitech Astro A50 X Review: An incredible gaming headset that’s not for everyone [Video]

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While the $380 Astro A50X has been out for a few months now, it wasn’t until the latest firmware update that it started working as intended for me. I’ve been using it on my live streams from the sim rig, but the HDMI switching never worked between my Xbox Series X and Philips Momentum 55 monitor. But now that it’s working, it’s about time I finished up my full review of this neat but very niche product. Be sure to hit the video below for all of the details. 

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CRKD’s new half-demon anti-drift Hellboy Nitro Deck Switch gamepad now up for pre-order

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Hellboy! Pre-order now

Just after unveiling its new NEO S retro-style controller and the brand new Nitro Deck+, both gamepads are now getting the official limited edition Hellboy treatment. The folks over at CRKD are celebrating Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary with a pair of special edition controllers made to “encapsulate the very soul of Mike Mignola’s beloved creation, where darkness and heroism collide in a timeless struggle for the fate of humanity!” Now available for pre-order directly from CRKD, head below for a closer look at the new Hellboy Nitro Deck and NEO S controllers. 

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Razer officially launches ‘world’s first’ Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop with 18-inch 4K 200Hz display

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After unveiling the “world’s first” 240Hz OLED and 4K display tech on its new Blade gaming laptops earlier this year at CES 2024, Razer is upping the ante again. Described as “the most powerful Blade ever,” today Razer is officially taking the wraps off its new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop. The “pinnacle of high-performance gaming laptops” builds upon the success of its “award-winning” Blade 16 and 14 models that debuted earlier this year, setting what Razer calls a “new benchmark for gaming and creative work with its unrivaled desktop-grade performance.” You can give it a closer look down below. 

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Next major Ubisoft Forward showcase confirmed: The future of Assassin’s Creed awaits

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Just after Geoff Keighley officially announced and confirmed this year’s major Summer Game Fest showcase, Ubisoft has now gone public with its plans as well. With the demise of E3, Summer Game Fest and a series of publisher specific-events have stepped into the fill the void, and we know when Ubisoft will be taking the stage. The next Ubisoft Forward event is set to take place come June 10, the same day as Apple’s highly-anticipated WWDC, and will likely be one of, if not, the biggest Ubisoft show of the year. 

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LIFX debuts two new 1,600-lumen Matter LED lights, its brightest smart bulbs yet

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Buy now From $35

LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now it’s bringing that same attention to a pair of different light bulbs.

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Ubiquiti debuts new UniFi Gateway Max security router with four 2.5GbE ports

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Buy now $199

Ubiquiti has yet another UniFi gateway out! Hooray. The UniFi Gateway Max justifies its $199 price tag and addition to the lineup with a full slate of 2.5Gb Ethernet ports and all of the usual security features that Ubiquiti is known for.

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‘Own the night’ with the new official Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-order now

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Update: The Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller is now marked down at Amazon to $54.93 shipped from the regular $69 price tag.

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to reveal the new Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller. Just after the debut of its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers, the limited South Park: Snow Day bundles, and the new misty Vapor gamepads before that, Xbox is now inspiring gamers to “own the night” with the new moody Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Now available for pre-order directly from Microsoft and at Amazon, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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Anker finally shipping its new 15W 3-in-1 Qi2 magnetic charging stations

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Buy now From $90

The final Anker Qi2 releases that were first shown off at CES 2024 are beginning to ship. We’ve seen a handful of the company’s new 15W chargers already debut, but today, the brand’s new 3-in-1 charging stands hit store shelves, complete with 15W magnetic power pads and Apple Watch fast charging.

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REDMAGIC debuts wild new ‘industry-first’ transparent cyberpunk MagSafe liquid smartphone cooler

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Last time we checked in with the latest from REDMAGIC’s wild, high-tech gadget lineup, we featured its crazy transparent 150W charger with onboard display and custom RGB, and now it’s time for the new REDMAGIC VC COOLER 5 Pro. Described as a “new era of liquid cooling intelligence,” the VC COOLER 5 Pro is the brand’s next-generation smartphone cooling system that looks like it was pulled right from some futuristic sci-fi movie. All of the details and more imagery are waiting down below the fold. 

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LEGO slated to launch $500 UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge with 10 minifigures this October

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We have more to share about the upcoming LEGO UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge today. It’s been looming as the fall Ultimate Collector Series set since back in the beginning of 2023. Now over a year later, gadgetnewsonline can report on what to expect from the largest Star Wars set of 2024 before it’s release in October.

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Here’s an official look at LEGO’s new Sith Infiltrator set 25th anniversary Saw Gerrera minifig

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May 1 $70

Last week, we posted that LEGO would be revisiting one of the very first Star Wars sets come May 1, and now we have photos to prove it! The upcoming Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator will remake one of the original creations from the theme for not only the 25th anniversary of kits from a galaxy far, far away, but also to celebrate the same anniversary of The Phantom Menace – and the LEGO Group has sent over some images for us to share.

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You can now buy the LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set, Batman mosaic, other new sets for April

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A new batch of LEGO sets are about to hit store shelves for April. It’s no joke! You can now score the long-awaited Dungeons and Dragons set alongside a massive Batman mosaic and quite a few other LEGO sets.

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Celebrate World Backup Day with our top NAS recommendations, tips, and deals

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World Backup Day has arrived and, like every year, is reminding you that it’s time to be smarter about your data. Whether it’s beloved family photos, Time Machine backups of your Mac, or your expansive media server, having plan in place to ensure all of your data is protected is crucial. NAS plays an important role in this, and today for the occasion, we’re taking a look at what three different models from Synology bring to the table to join all of the price cuts now live on hard drives and more. Head below for all of our World Backup Day NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks.

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TP-Link’s new dual-outlet outdoor smart plug brings Matter support to the backyard

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New low $23

Update: The new TP-Link dual-outlet outdoor smart plug with Matter is now seeing its first price drop down to $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $30, this is the very first deal and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Details below. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the latest piece of smart home kit from TP-Link, its new Tapo P400M Matter Outdoor Smart Plug. One of the very first outdoor plugs with Matter support to be available for purchase from a major smart home brand (alongside this Leviton model), TP-Link’s latest outdoor power solution delivers the multi-platform integration the Matter standard is known for directly to your backyard with its latest 2-outlet model now available over at Amazon for $29.99. Head below for more details.

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F-Zero Maximum Velocity races onto the Game Boy Advance Switch Online library today

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After launching F-ZERO 99 for Switch Online, Nintendo has now brought the classic F-Zero Maximum Velocity Game Boy title to its online, on-demand game membership. Today’s addition to the Game Boy Advance lineup comes on the heels on the Mario Day additions that came in the form of the original Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis Game Boy titles that landed a couple weeks back, but this time Nintendo taking its Game Boy Advance lineup into overdrive with its future-classic mobile racing experience. Head below for more details. 

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