Accessories

Kickstarter: Peak Design gets back to its roots with a beefier, larger all carbon-fiber Pro Tripod

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 18, 2025

The Peak Design brand ballooned in popularity following the launch of its Travel Tripod back in 2020 – a seriously compact mobile tripod that can fit along on the side or bottom of virtually any backpack thanks to a space-saving compact design and lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum construction. So what if we told you that Peak Design was taking a bold new step into the professional tripod world?

PSA: Don’t use MIG Switch accessory with Nintendo Switch 2, or Nintendo may ban you from going online

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 17, 2025

As a general warning directed toward anyone that might be getting or who might already have a Nintendo Switch 2, using the MIG Switch 2 accessory, a trendy way to dump game data from personally owned game cartridges, may not be the best idea.

Got your Nintendo Switch 2? Here are some deals you might not want to miss out on

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 12, 2025

It’s been hard for a lot of prospective Nintendo Switch 2 owners to find an actual unit at their local electronics store since the official product launch last week. Sold out almost everywhere, it’s hard to say when the new console will become available for sale again, but the tariff situation certainly isn’t making it any easier for Nintendo to import more.

Apple adds new Mac Studio models & black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Certified Refurbished store

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 12, 2025

Apple on Thursday added two new devices to its online Certified Refurbished store, including various higher-end models of the Mac Studio and the black titanium version of the Apple watch Ultra 2 smart watch.

Only select Apple Watch models can use watchOS 26’s new Wrist Flick gesture

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 11, 2025

When Apple announced watchOS 26 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, one of the takeaway features that stood out to me was that they were adding a new gesture to dismiss incoming notifications that doesn’t require the use of the touch screen.

Apple says new features are coming to AirPods Pro 2 & AirPods 4 later this year, seeds beta firmware to developers

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 9, 2025

At WWDC 2025, Apple said that it would be empowering users of various AirPods models with new features when the company’s suite of updated software launches for each of its devices later this Fall.

Nanoleaf takes up to 40% off certain items site-wide to support Father’s Day home improvement projects

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 6, 2025

Just in time for Father’s Day, Nanoleaf are kicking off a relevant sale that will help dads everywhere in their endless quest to improve the home with huge savings of up to 40% of on Smart LED lighting solutions that can make any house the wonder on the block.

You can use your iPhone as a webcam for your Nintendo Switch 2 with minimal equipment

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 6, 2025

It’s no secret that the Nintendo Switch 2 just launched this week, but a lesser-known fact is that Nintendo now offers a standalone accessory called the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera that facilitates video chats by way of GameChat — a way for gamers to communicate with one another.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially out! Make the most of these deals for your next game night

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 5, 2025

The iDownloadBlog team has long helped make Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories more accessible by providing information and links to the best savings we can find online, and now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is officially available in stores, we plan to continue doing so.

Peak Design expands Outdoor Line with new 18L Outdoor Backpack Zip & 4L Outdoor Sling

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 5, 2025

Peak Design’s Outdoor Line of backpacks and sling bags officially went up for sale in November of 2024 following a mind-blowingly successful Kickstarter campaign in which more than $3.5 million was raised by excited backers after Peak Design had sought just a $50,000 funding goal.

Nintendo Switch 2 launches Thursday, with some stores teasing limited in-person availability starting at 12:01 A.M.

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 4, 2025

Following a lengthy hype-filled past several months, Nintendo will on Thursday officially launch the Nintendo Switch 2 – their second-generation all-in-one handheld and dockable game console with upgraded specs and new features.

Some of my favorite accessories for the iPhone 16 Pro Max

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 4, 2025

The smartphone that I use on the daily is an iPhone 16 Pro Max – Apple’s current flagship handset with a 6.9-inch OLED display and a beautiful titanium surround that complements the frosted glass back plate of the device.