In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s latest M2 MacBook Air sees first discount, HomePod mini discounted to $83 in all colors, Echo smart speakers from $20 in early Prime Day sale, and much more…
While Apple’s latest M2 MacBook Air just launched this week, it’s already on sale for the first time. Down to $1,234, you’re saving $65 here from its normal going rate. However, there are higher-end configurations at up to $125 off should you need more storage or memory. Coming in with the first MacBook Air design refresh in years, the latest M2 model also packs more power than its predecessor and finally re-introduces MagSafe charging. That, alongside the all-new 13.3-inch Retina Display which resembles Apple’s more premium 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros. There’s a lot to like about Apple’s latest release, and you can take a look at our coverage to find out more.
Continuing on the Apple trend, we’re taking a look at the HomePod mini at $83 in all colors. Normally $99, this is a rare discount and also marks a 2022 low that we’ve tracked. HomePod mini enters your smart home setup with support for both Thread and HomeKit accessories making it quite versatile. Apple’s HomePod mini can function as an out-of-home HomeKit hub for remote access to your smart devices as well. Plus, it leverages Siri for getting answers to questions, sending messages, and much more.
With Prime Day just around the corner, Amazon is already getting in on the discounts. As part of the early festivities, we’re seeing Echo smart speakers on sale as low as $20 with other Amazon smart devices coming in at $13. This is a great way to give your smart home an upgrade without spending over $80 on a HomePod mini, as the Echo Dot offers plenty of value at just $20. Plus, higher-end offerings, like the Echo Show 8, are on sale for $65 alongside the Echo Show 5 2nd Gen. at $35.
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- Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G8 240Hz mini-LED 4K gaming monitor goes up for pre-order
- FUJIFILM’s new flagship X-H2S mirrorless camera can shoot stills at 40 FPS – pre-order now
- Canon launches first R Series APS-C cameras with 32.5MP R7 and 24MP R10 from $979
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- ViewSonic’s latest OMNI curved gaming monitor sports a 1080p 165Hz display for $160
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- Sony officially unveils November God of War Ragnarök release date, new trailer, more
- New Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 console and Pro controller splash down in August
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Top Apple Deals |
Apple Watch Series 7 fall to new all-time lows from $284 (Save $115) ahead of Prime Day
- Apple heads into the weekend with $10 or less movie sale starting from $5
- Apple’s latest iPhone SE 3 sees $49 pre-paid discount to $380 alongside SE 2 at $100
- Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now up to $449 off for July 4th from $999
Top Google Deals |
OnePlus Nord N200 5G is now even more affordable at all-time low of $172 (Save $68)
- Acer’s latest Chromebook 315 with 15.6-inch 1080p display sees first discount to $300
- Amazfit’s latest GTR 3 smartwatch with 21-day battery life falls to new low at $121 (Reg. $180)
- Lenovo’s Duet 5 OLED Chromebook 256GB packs a detachable keyboard at $375 (Save $95)
- Fitbit Charge 5 falls to new low ahead of Prime Day at $104.50 (Reg. $180), Sense at $171
- Lenovo’s latest Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen tablet runs Android 12 at low of $160
- Skagen/Fossil Gen 6 Wear OS smartwatches fall to all-time lows from $222 (Reg. $295+)
Top Deals |
Nomad launches 30% off anniversary sale on leather iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, more
- Anker launches pre-Prime Day weekend sale with USB-C GaN chargers and more from $11
- Anker’s MagGo MagSafe Power Bank with kickstand hits all-time low of $44 (Reg. $70)
- New all-time low early Prime Day deals go live on Kindle Kids readers at $50 (Reg. $110)
- Sony’s 2022 AirPlay 2 OLED 120Hz Google TVs now $500 off (New lows), more from $548
- Logitech’s just-released MX Mechanical Mac Keyboard falls to new low of $146 (Reg. $170)
- Spigen’s MagSafe 5,000mAh iPhone battery pack hits new all-time low at $24 (Reg. $54)
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