Simon Walsh is the Data Analyst at 9to5Toys. When he’s not writing about notable deals for the site, he’s bound to be coding a way for the entire team to uncover even more discounts when they pop up in the future. He is adamant that deals pitched to our readers actually offer a good value and aren’t focused solely on the amount of dollars saved. While fascinated by gaming and tech products, he’s not afraid to touch on everyday products that fall into categories ranging from home goods to organizational products, and much more. You can send tips, pitches, or any general feedback you may have to simon@9to5mac.com.
Luggage can cost quite a bit, but today we’re highlighting an affordable option that won’t make you flinch as much when it takes a beating at the airport. You get fives pieces in total, and the sale price is $120, which is less than $25 per piece.
Cables are often a necessary evil here and there, and when they are, I like to tidy them up. These reusable cable ties do this and look nice doing it. Today’s offer works out to roughly $0.50 each. I like all of the incremental settings here so you can easily dial in the right amount of tension.
I play games across loads of platforms, but when it’s time to play with others in person, I reach for Switch 2 the most. I’ve been hauling Nintendo consoles to gatherings for years now, and a case like this makes it easy to do.
Here’s another travel adapter that’s ready to work across “150 countries.” It turns a single outlet into five, with options that include AC, 25W USB-C, as well as USB-A.
Today’s offer adds four breathable Apple Watch sport bands to your collection at just $2.50 a pop. Each is a different color, providing several ways for you to shake up the look of your Apple wearable.
Today we did something a little different. We combed through the adidas sale page intentionally looking for standout shoes, and that page delivered. Highlights include the Originals Adifom IIInfinity Mules, Y-3 STAN SMITH LO PRO Shoes, Performance Harden Volume 10 Shoes, and more. Just note that you can also score this UPF 50+ swim shirt down at $13, a tomtoc sling bag from $26.50, and much more in our apparel guide. With that is out of the way, here are the adidas kicks that caught our eye.
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I live near the beach, and about a year or so ago I started embracing swim shirts like this. It’s nice to have something that allows me to skip the sunscreen.
I’d say it’s been roughly a year since I switched over from carrying a wallet to a small sling bag like this. It’s nice to keep my pockets completely clear while also toting everything from my iPhone to AirPods, ID, cards, key fob, and more.
I like that this dress shirt has a bit of added flair in the sleeves. This is something that’s bound to pop when you roll them up, making it a nice looking shirt for work, cooler fall days ahead, and more.
If you’re hitting up the beach, lake, pool, or really any body of water a lot lately, a bag like this can help you tote your valueable with a bit more peace of mind. I don’t mind the look, and it’s incredibly spacious with a 40L interior.
When it comes to standing desks, this one is wildly larger than most. The most common size we tend to see is 48 inches, but this unit steps up to 71 inches. It’s deeper too, spanning 30 inches. Several styles are up for grabs, but the all-black unit is the most affordable right now.
A denim-style smartwatch band is not a design I personally see all too frequently, especially out in the wild. So if you’d like to shake up the usual vibe, pick up one of these while they’re only $10 Prime shipped.
If you’d like to add a sleek travel adapter to your bag, have a look at this model. The design is compact and nice looking, to my eye anyway. It works in “over 150 countries” and turns a singular outlet into four.
While MagSafe is all the rage these days (and I’m there for it), I can’t help but also see the utility of something like this as well. It’s super clean looking and I love the fold-flat design here too. A lot of MagSafe stands don’t look as sleek as this when folded down, at least from what I’ve seen.
Spanning 3 feet wide and roughly 16 inches deep, this is a spacious desk pad with a vibrant colorway that will make most setups pop. The price here is solid at $14 Prime shipped, so you may want to cash in while it lasts.
Nike’s Back to School sale is raging on, with code DAYONE slashing an extra 25% off many sale items. Highlights include the Nike Icon Air Max 90 Card Wallet, Nike Brasilia 9.5 Training Duffel Bag (Medium, 60L), Nike Academy Team Backpack (30L), and more. Just note that you can also score a linen button-down shirt for $10, classic slip-on loafers at $26, and much more in our apparel guide. Head below to see today’s top picks.
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This is one of those styles that’s nice to have around for a formal event when one comes along. Given the slip-on style, they are likely to be much more comfortable than many of the others out there.
While this style may not be for everyone, it certainly pops and is something I’d wear on a summer day. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong with pricing as low as $10 Prime shipped, but not all styles and sizes are discounted this much.
I have an office chair that I find incredibly comfortable to sit in, but even it doesn’t massage my back like this model does. The fact that it does, and costs just $160 makes it an intriguing solution if you ask me.
Phones are larger and pricier than ever, making it even more important to ensure you truly have a grip on them. This offering does that and also props up your iPhone, all while using MagSafe so you don’t have to fiddle with adhesive.
We featured a smaller desk pad last week for $8.50 Prime shipped, but this unit steps up to a 36- by 17-inch size. This is delivers quite a bit more coverage and is currently priced at under $13 Prime shipped.
It’s easy to drop hundreds on grade 5 titanium Apple Watch bands, but we’ve got you covered with an offering that’s just $56 shipped right now. Even at it’s full price of $76 it offers a solid value, but today’s sale price makes it even sweeter.
This is far from the first time I’ve explained just how much monitor arms have helped me step up the ergonomics in my office. I used to have a lot of aches in my neck and shoulders after spending hours at my computer, but getting things up at eye level helped tremendously. If you struggle with this, $20 is a small price to pay.
If you’re in need of a new sling bag, backpack, or tote, the official adidas sale page is worth a peek. We combed through the current markdowns and wanted to highlight the Essentials 3 Sling Bag, Performance Classic 3S 5 Backpack, and more. Just note that you can also score athletic zip-up polos from $13.50, wrinkle-free button-down shirts as low as $12.50, and much more in our apparel guide. With that out of the way, here are today’s adidas deals.
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We featured this zip-up polo deal about a week ago, but since then more colorways and sizes have dropped in price. So if you missed out before, here’s another shot at this atheletic style for $13.50.
Around here we keep our eyes peeled for sunglasses around $3-$4 per pair, but today’s deal exceeds those expectations with three for $8 Prime shipped. That’s roughly $2.50 a pop. That’s a cost-effective way to restock.
While not all sizes and styles are seeing this steep of a discount, you can find many of them on sale and up to 50% off right now. These feature a wrinkle-free design, which is a perk that on its own makes them worth a peek if you ask me.
Welcome to 9to5Toys Fashion Weekly – your virtual wardrobe of discounted apparel finds. From top-tier fashion houses and everyday pieces for your work week, right through to super affordable pickups to freshen up your essentials, every week we scour the interwebs for the best deals on footwear and clothing to ensure you never pay full price to update your closet game. A couple of headliners include the Nike Back to School sale as well as a Levi’s sale at Amazon that takes up to 48% off. Head below to see all of your options.
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Welcome to 9to5Toys Steals Weekly – your go-to spot for already-affordable everyday essentials that are now selling for even less. This weekly roundup pulls together all of the Steals from the past week, and puts them in a digestable list for you to consume every Saturday morning. A few popular posts this week include these desk pads from $8.50, the HUANUO FlowLift Pro dual monitor mount at $38, as well as this 65W USB-C travel power strip for $23.50. Head below to see all of the rest.
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About 10 years ago I lived in a home with recessed lighting, and if I was still there, this sort of bulb would be on my list. Since they are stretchable, you can let more light out, which is really useful if you ask me. Matter certification means these will work with all the major players like Apple, Google, Alexa, and others.
If you’ve got a standing desk, a drafting chair can nicely bridge the gap when the surface is high or low. Several years back I used a drafting chair like this for the same reason and now these are finally being marketed that way.
I probably don’t really need to call it out, but I will anyways. This surge protector sets itself apart with a retractable USB-C cable. This feature is right up my alley, allowing me to ditch the need for a separate cable in one more place. It also packs 4 AC outlets, dual USB-A, and one Type-C port.
It doesn’t matter if you frequently find yourself on the road, or simply want to have a backup plan for that one time you’ll need a lot of USB-C power in the car. This unit can handle smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more, with 100W, 45W, and 30W charging ports in tow.
We feature affordable cables around here all the time, but you generally have to step down to at least USB4/Thunderbolt 4 data transfers, if not abysmally slow 60/100W solutions with USB 2.0 data transfer speeds. This solution has no major sacrifices with Thunderbolt 5 support, 240W charging, a braided design, and more.
If you’d like to add some outdoor furniture to your deck, patio, or porch, the $70 price here is solid. Amazon will get it to your door for that amount, so you won’t even have to venture out and grab it yourself.
Now is a great time to sift through the official Nike Back to School sale and cash in using promo code DAYONE to take an extra 25% off. We just hunted down popular options like the Nike Vomero 18 Road Running Shoes, Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LV8 “Denim” Shoes, Nike ACG “Solar Chase” Dri-FIT Trail Running Top, and more. Just note that you can also score athletic sleeveless shirts from $10 Prime shipped, this Jacquard button-down shirt for $13.50, and much more in our apparel guide. Head below to see our top picks.
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The jacquard knit fabric used here really makes this shirt pop, at least to my eye anyway. It looks expensive, and the brand touts that the shirt itself offers “exceptional breathability and stretch,” which should bolster comfort too.
When mowing or tackling just about any project outdoors right now, shedding the sleeves can help more than you’d think. Right now you can grab several colors and sizes with pricing as low as $10 Prime shipped.
If you don’t need, want, or have space for a spacious standing desk, compact solutions exist. Unlike a lot of others at this price point, it actually has drawers for storage. You’ll also stand to benefit from the two-tier design that can help bring a monitor up a bit higher too.
I’ve been using desk pads like this for years. I scoop them up when they’re affordable like this to freshen up the look of my office without breaking the bank. You’ll find lots of colorways on sale right now, with this black style at the lowest price of $8.50.
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I love cord cover and locking cables tightly in place, but sometimes the easiest approach is to use a mechanism like this and leave some slack so you can pull the amount you need and let it go when you’re done with it. This is the method I’ve taken to keep my MacBook’s MagSafe cable on my nightstand within reach and locked in place until I need it.
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I’ve float a couple of monitors in my office like this and really can’t recommend it enough. It has allowed me to dial in optimal ergonomics and modernize my office with only a minimal amount of effort required.
I just spent a night away from home a couple of days ago and it made me realize it’s time to overhaul my travel bag. I’ll be adding one of these or something similar so I can always get the power I need, where I want it. I love that it can wrap up when not in use and that it boasts 65W USB-C.
I’m a big fan of outlet extenders like these, and when the price is this low, I like them even more. You’re looking at not only 6 AC outlets, but two Type-C, as well as a couple of USB-A ports. A built-in nightlight is also kinda handy.
The extra 25% off promo code over at Nike is still raging on and today we’ve deliberately looked for Air Max shoes that are a part of the sale. Highlights include Nike Air Max Excee, Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6, Nike Air Max 90 Premium, and more. Just note that you can also score sunglasses for $3.33 per pair, Alex Vando’s Navy Sail golf polo at $13.50, and much more in our apparel guide. Head below to see the Air Max discounts.
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To my eye, this polo has a classic style that will look great no matter where you’re headed. The price is solid too, at just $13.50 Prime shipped. The material blend here is moisture wicking too.
Sunglasses are a must, not only in summer, but in the heart of winter and the rest of the year as well. With today’s deal you can have some backups strategically placed at home, the office, and more at just $3.33 per pair.
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I wanted to automate my lawn watering this year and actually picked one of these up. Turns out I want to operate 8 sprinklers, which means I’d need four of these, which is just too many individual units for me. That said, I did get this hooked up and tested with HomeKit and it was a breeze to water on and off right from the Apple Home app. It gets my stamp of approval.