The Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary celebrations continue after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in theaters this week as a few new collectibles and goodies have surfaced at retail (or will be very soon). Both Best Buy and Target have new Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary collectibles up for grabs, including a pair of game cases (they are sort of like a SteelBook case that holds multiple Switch and Switch 2 cartridges).
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Apple has started notifying developers of their selection status in the WWDC attendance lottery. Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference on March 23, giving developers one week to express interest in attending in-person.
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Alongside the return low on its display-equipped 250W 6-port Prime Charging Station, we are also getting another shot at Anker’s 5-port Nano Travel Adapter down at $20 Prime shipped today to make sure you powered up just about anywhere on the planet.
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I’m still using one of these from years ago – it might be one of the best $20 purchases I have ever made. I installed one of these under a couple of the desks I have around the house and they have remained 100% reliable and effective for longer than I can remember. If you’re looking for a super clean and simple way to keep your cans stowed and neatly out of the way when not in use, I really can’t recommend The Anchor enough.
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies.
The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant.
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Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like The Big Four & Cards on the Table, Rum Punch, The Million-Dollar Car Detective: Inside the Worldwide Hunt for a Stolen $7 Million Car, Nirvana, Gone Before Goodbye, Grace, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Last month, OpenAI announced it was shutting down its Sora app after reports that leadership wanted to eliminate side quests. Now the company behind ChatGPT is buying a tech and business podcast.
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We caught a number of notable deals on Anker charging gear during the Big Spring Sale, but one of the more compelling desktop Prime chargers from the brand that was not included is now on sale – the 250W 6-port Anker Prime Charging Station is now at $80 off the launch price.
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There are loads of worthwhile fabric Google Pixel Watch bands out there, but if you’re looking for the real thing, Amazon is offering a more than generous price on the official elastane and recycled polyester yarn band. The Gradient Stretch Band is a comfort-first option with a hint of detail that pops through the slightly two-toned treatment as it stretches around your wrist, and now you can land one at $13 – that’s a whole lot less than the $60 Google charges.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Summer Catchers, Minabo: A walk through life, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Bendy and the Dark Revival, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Pumped BMX 3, Endling Extinction is Forever, and more. Just be sure to scope out the return Amazon low on Google Pixel Watch 4, up to $500 off Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Book6 Copilot+ PCs, and the regularly $150 Galaxy Buds 3 FE down at $40. Head below for the apps.
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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it.
Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and it’s a look that will divide opinion.
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As we have already reported, there have been some major Nintendo leaks surfacing across the interwebs over the last week or so, much of which coming from folks with solid track records for this sort of thing. While these sorts of early details and rumors were very much expected last year with the launch of the Switch 2, it appears as though much of the Nintendo 2026 launch plans have leaked already.
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Here’s something that hasn’t gotten much attention. The 140W power adapter that comes with Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro has a subtle design change. As a result, some accessories are no longer compatible. However, not everyone has the new design.
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Thursday’s collection of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, and we another stacked lineup for you. Alongside The Hunger Games 5-Film Collection we also have True Detective Seasons 1-4, Gotham: The Complete Series, Adventure Time: The Complete Series, American Horror Story, Billions, The Walking Dead Complete, and more. Just be sure to scope out the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3, this new Amazon all-time low on Apple’s most affordable new M5 MacBook Air, this silver 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, and the least pricey Magic Keyboard at a new Amazon low.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon dropping the Obsidian Google Pixel Watch 4 back to all-time low pricing alongside an ongoing discount on Google TV Streamer 4K. You can now save a whopping $500 on Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5 OLED Copilot+ PC with RTX 5050 GPU as well as up to $500 on Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Book6 Copilot+ PCs with trade-ins (plus FREE $50 gift card offers). We also have a giant 73% price drop on the regularly $150 Galaxy Buds 3 FE at $40. Head below for a closer look.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break features the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal still down at $199 spring holiday pricing, but we are also featuring Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new all-time low (and the 24GB/1TB model at nearly $85 off). From there, we move over to this silver 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at its best Amazon price ever ($250 under launch) as well as Apple’s new 1TB M4 iPad Air at over $100 off, and the least pricey Magic Keyboard sitting at its all-time best price on Amazon today. Head below for a closer look.
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If you’re looking to land a new MacBook Pro in the early part of the year here, we are tracking Amazon all-time low pricing on just about every model in the lineup. This includes the previously-released late 2025 models right through to the 2026 M5 Pro and M5 Max variants at up to $199 off the list prices.
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Best Buy is offering a giant discount on Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE units today. You’ll now find “excellent” open-box condition units down at just $39.99 in gray and $62.99 in black – they sell for $150 directly from Samsung.
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There’s a moment in yesterday’s WSJ video piece with Tim Cook that’s really delightful. Cook is asked about Apple’s plans for smart glasses, and his reply is a subtle callback to a classic Steve Jobs moment.
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Alongside the return of AirPods Pro 3 back down at the spring sale price with $50 in savings, Amazon is also once again offering all four colors of Apple’s most affordable current-generation iPad down at $299.
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Thursday’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to go, including titles like Bright Reappear, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Endling, Bendy and the Dark Revival, Vohenn, Art of Rally, New Pixels, and more. On your way down, scope out the ongoing spring sale pricing on AirPods Pro 3, this new Amazon all-time low on Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, this 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at its best Amazon price ever, and the least pricey Magic Keyboard sitting at its all-time best price on Amazon. The apps await below.
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As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations yesterday, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, appeared on the TBPN, “Technology’s Daily Show”, podcast.
Cue discussed a wide range of topics during the interview, including a fascinating look at how Apple managed to make money selling songs on iTunes for $0.99.
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