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Amazon officially revealed its upcoming fall Prime Day sale and has already launched the early sale event. This has, as per usual, promoted loads of brands to launch their own early sales, and there are already some seriously great deals live right now. From AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and nearly $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, to new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K Doorbells at $100 off, deep discounts on EcoFlow power stations, and Walmart’s massive 2026 GeForce Week sale, there are loads of big-time deals live right now that might (will) not even still be available come Prime Big Deal Days in early October. Scope them out below. 

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State – Vice City Collector’s Box up for pre-order. This thing might sell out quick. 

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and so have a sizable collection of new case options. If you’re not going with one of Apple’s new 18 Pro covers, we have already rounded up some of the best options over at 9to5Mac, but we have also secured some early exclusive discounts on a range of case styles for 9to5 readers, from metal and leather, to wood and suede-like options. Alongside some early discounts on more affordable models from Spigen, TORRAS, and others, you can head below to land some exclusive discounts.

Logitech’s iconic Blue Yeti microphone finally has a successor, with the new Blue Yeti 2 now up for grabs at $159.99 shipped. The original Yeti has been around for years and has become one of the most recognizable USB microphones out there, and Logitech is now building on that familiar formula with some meaningful upgrades. The new model adds AI-powered noise reduction, automatic voice tracking, a built-in color display, and more, while retaining the plug-and-play approach that made the original so popular. It comes in both black and white, and you can head below for a closer look at everything that’s new.

It is that time of year when a plethora of new third-party accessories land to support the new iPhone release, from cases and chargers to new headphone releases, and more. There are certainly some great third-party options out there, many of which we have already detailed, but for me Apple makes some of the best and most useful iPhone 18 Pro add-ons out there. So good in fact, it’s hard to really even consider them accessories – AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 – and they are both on sale for release week. 

After Best Buy launched Meta boutiques across the country so folks can try out the latest AI glasses for themselves, Meta is about now ready to take the stage for its biggest event of the year. While Zucks will probably takes us into the metaverse and deliver some updates on the company’s AI initiatives at some point during tonight’s Meta Connect 2026 keynote, it is the hardware with next-generation AI glasses and the “Phoenix” mixed reality experience we have our eye on. 

We are always on the look out for new and interesting iPhone accessories, and this year we are highlighting the new suede-like iPhone 18 Pro cases from Luriax. The brand is best known for its handcrafted Italian Alcantara gear, and this year it is wrapping your iPhone 18 Pro (and previous models) in the sumptuous suede-like material to add a touch of luxury to your new handset. Perhaps best of all, 9to5 readers can use code 9TO5 at checkout to knock 10% off sitewlide. 

We are taking a closer look at the latest metal skeleton cases from Arc for iPhone 18 Pro. The Arc Pulse has made headlines in the iPhone bumper case world for more than a couple years now, but does the tried and tested design still standout the way it used to? Here are my hands-on impressions fo the new Matte Dark Red colorway.

Alto Collective, a brand specializing custom engraved, natural wood iPhone cases for over a decade now, is ready to sheath your new iPhone 18 Pro. And 9to5 readers can score 10% off any order using code 9TO5MAC at checkout. 

Anker appears to be on a bit of a roll with new releases lately. Hot on the heels of the Burgundy Nano 45W charger and the new Nano Charger Neo, the brand is back with a VALORANT Limited Edition version of its latest 100W smart charger from IFA. Anker has teamed up with Riot Games for this one, bringing VALORANT artwork and Agent-inspired themes to both the charger itself and its built-in smart display. The new model is now up for grabs at Amazon via Anker’s official storefront for $59.99 shipped. This isn’t just a reskin either, with the limited-edition treatment carrying through the exterior design and the on-screen UI. Head below for a closer look and more details.