Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys. Having joined the team at the beginning of 2017, over the past six years she has gone on to specialize in being a mainstay in the LEGO news and rumors scene while also reviewing the latest iPhone accessories, earbuds, and home networking gear. Contact it directly at rikka@9to5mac.com for tips and pitches.
LEGO is offering its Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series Batcave Set (76052) for $215.99 shipped. Regularly going for $270 at other retailers like Target, today’s deal saves you $54. It’s not only one of the first discounts on the set, but the lowest offer we’ve tracked. It includes 9 minifigures and everything you need to recreate your favorite Classic Batman moments.
$1,040+
Best Buy is currently taking $300 off Apple’s 12-inch MacBook 512GB in multiple colors. Prices start at $1,299.99 shipped, while Apple typically charges $1,599 for these models.
As we covered back in March, a new product called the Hideez Key was looking to change how passwords and personal information were stored. After spending some time putting it to the test, we’ll see how the Hideez Key holds up when faced with the rigors of every day life.
Normally when you think of a two person bike, I’d be willing to bet some form of tandem bike ends up popping into your head. If you value a well designed ride at all, these bikes aren’t really an option to accompany you and your significant other on an afternoon cruise around town. A new bike concept named REVO wants to break the mold of the typical two person ride.
Digital assistants like Siri and Alexa are certainly beneficial to have around the house; but at the very least, they come with one critical flaw, internet dependence. Snips, a new offline digital assistant is challenging its competitors reliance on the cloud by sporting full functionally without an internet connection.
Western Digital is one of the most trusted names in computer storage and hard drives. Today the company has unveiled the latest in its My Passport hard drive lineup focused on helping tame our ever-growing library of data. With a sleek metallic design, the drives pack software which help you easily back up all your content that’s shared from and created on multiple social networks, cloud services and devices.
Normally if you wanted to tear-up the dirt track or speed through a forest-laden trail, you’d most likely be riding with a typical mountain bike. But as fun as tackling the terrain is, it can definitely be tiring. For those who just want the thrill of shredding through rough landscapes without the pain, Neematic’s new FR/1 eBike comes to the rescue with its custom frame design and 62 mph top speed.
We cover a lot of smart home tech here on 9to5. But if you aren’t already familiar with it all, choosing a platform might seem like an overwhelming task. Because after all, there’s no guarantee that two devices you buy are compatible with each other. From HomeKit to DIY-oriented solutions, we’ll be diving into how to get started bringing automation and voice control to your home and appliances.
LEGO has been making Superhero-themed sets for some time now. But last year the company took a lighter spin on the Marvel and DC IP with the release of its BrickHeadz figure kits. Now with San Diego Comic-Con around the corner, it has unveiled the latest addition to the collectable figure lineup.
Back when GoPro was first starting to gain traction, tons of other companies began following up with their own durable, action camera. Now with virtual reality and other immersive content on the rise, a new hand-held camera boom is beginning. More than doubling its initial Indiegogo campaign goal, the newcomer VRDL360 looks to stand out from the competition by shooting photos in 7K.
Best Buy is offering LEGO DC Super Hero Alarm Clocks in a variety of characters for $12.99. Shipping is free on orders over $35. That takes roughly 55% off the list price, saves you $18 compared to Amazon and is the lowest offer we’ve seen. Choose between heroes like Batman, Wonder Women, Superman and more.
(Update 6/23 12:55pm): BuyDig is once again offering the Sony MDR100 h.Ear on Wireless Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones for $175 shipped (Reg. $220+).
Daily Steals offers the SMS Audio BioSport Sweat Proof Biometric Headphones with Heart Rate Monitor for just $9.99 shipped when code SUMMERTUNES is used at checkout. They typically go for around $20 on other retailers like Amazon, saving you 50% off the regular going rate. These earbuds have a 4+/5 star rating from nearly 60% of Amazon shoppers.
An eBike with a 100-mile maximum range sounds pretty unbelievable right? Well Electra has launched two new eBikes that break this notion that electric vehicles lack the power for extended trips. Pairing the company’s signature design with an impressive 100-mile maximum range, these eBikes look to be the perfect balance of form and function.
Each year Amazon and its Book Editorial team sift through all of the new releases in order to select the best titles for readers to enjoy. Among Amazon’s Best Books of the Year, you’ll find the editors top 10 picks for 2017 so far. So if you’re looking for titles to add to your summer reading list, this is the perfect place to start.
$400/$250
B&H offers the Sony Xperia X 32GB Unlocked Smartphone for $249.99 shipped. That takes $150 off the regular going rate, saves you 50% compared to other retailers like Best Buy and is the lowest offer we’ve tracked. Rated 4.2/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.
As we covered last week, Amazon has expanded its line of Alexa-enabled devices with a new barcode scanning wand that is supposed to make it easier to order your favorite foods and more from the company. Deemed the Dash Wand with Alexa, Amazon has now lowered the barrier of entry to trying out its voice assistant.
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Anker Direct via Amazon offers its 1080P Roav Dash Cam for $67.99 shipped. That takes $14 off the regular going rate and is the best offer we’ve tracked. Rated 4.4/5 stars, the dash cam is an Amazon #1 best seller in its category.
Pretty much everything in our lives is getting upgraded with smart functionally, from the bulbs we use to light our home, the TVs and speakers we use to enjoy our favorite content and even our coffee machines. But the way we display our art hasn’t changed much, falling behind the rest of our home’s assortment of decor and gadgets. Now with its latest product named Frame, Depict looks to bring museum quality art to our living rooms.
Subscription boxes have really grown in popularity within the past several months. And no wonder, having curated assortments of snacks, clothing and more delivered straight to our doorsteps is a pretty cool novelty. It seems now the trend has grown large enough that even big brands like Hasbro can’t keep its hats out of the ring. Today, the toy and board game company has launched its first endeavor into subscription services with its Hasbro Gaming Crate.
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BuyDig’s official eBay store offers the Samsung HW-K470/ZA 4.1 Channel 460W Bluetooth Soundbar for $209 shipped. That takes 45% off the list price, saves you $130 compared to Amazon and is the best offer currently available. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
Continuing our coverage of LEGO’s line of Collector Series sets, today we’ll be building the UCS Slave 1. Despite his brief appearances in the original Star Wars films, Boba Fett is still a fan favorite amongst the cast of other characters. Which means fans of the armor-clad bounty hunter will be pleased to hear that LEGO gave his ship the attention it deserves. Head below to see how the bricks stack up….
Daily Steals offers the certified refurb FiftyThree Digital Stylus Pencil for iPad & iPhone in three colors for $19.99 shipped when code 9TO5TOYSPEN is applied at checkout. That takes 60% off the list price, saves you up to $10 compared to Amazon’s listing and is the best offer currently available. Rated 4/5 stars from over 1,000 digital artists. Includes a 90-day warranty.
We all know how vital that perfect cup of coffee can be in the morning to get your day started on the right foot. But for those aficionados who want to enjoy the very best coffee, current roasters might not be cutting it for your specialty beans. Even worse, the process of finding the ideal roasting profile to match your coffee is as wasteful as it is tedious. That’s where Røst, the innovative sample roaster comes in to make sure your brew is perfect each and every time.
Since launching its first iteration of the Dash button several years ago, Amazon has continued to expand its offerings with other gadgets geared towards helping you around the home. Amazon has now introduced a new low-cost way to add its Alexa assistant to your life with the new Dash Wand with Alexa.
RadioShack used to be the one-stop-shop for all things tech, but a lot has changed in the past few decades. Now, RadioShack looks to offer its goods to the world in a final bankruptcy-driven liquidation sale. So whether you want to take a trip down memory lane, are interested in the gadgets of yesteryear or just looking for something bizarre, RadioShack has you covered one last time.
Regardless of what age you are, the chances are pretty strong that you’re at least fond of LEGO. But that doesn’t mean that it’s the best toy to adorn your desk with. The larger models are definitely awesome, but a 2,000 piece kit takes up way too much space. Smaller kits on the other hand, may lack the desired detail or visual appeal. Today, Kible assembles its Kickstarter campaign to introduce one of the first fully 3D building system.
Daily Steals is taking up to 87% off select Apple device cases in a variety of styles and colors on sale starting at $24.99. Note that shipping is free across the board. While we’ve seen discounts similar to this in the past, today’s deal drops the final price on many of the items to the lowest we’ve tracked. Michael Kors bags and accessories are typically highly rated.
Today, Amazon is introducing a new way to pay for its Prime members, and the best part is, you’ll even earn a little extra dough for opting in. What Prime Reload effectively allows you to do is transfer money right into your Amazon account for spending later. So rather than using a credit card for Amazon purchases, you can utilize your existing funds.
Now if you’re not sold on what the service provides on its own, Amazon has something to help sweeten the pot. In exchange for trying out its new initiative and helping Amazon cut payments to credit card companies, it’ll give you 2% back every time you load money into your account.
Getting started is pretty easy, one of the only caveats being that you’ll have to be enrolled as a Prime member. Otherwise, there will be some personal payment information you have to enter like your bank account and routing number, debit card info and finally your driver’s license number.
For those who rely on Amazon for their regular supply of snacks, home goods, tech and other purchases, this seems like a no-brainer. After-all, every bit of savings helps and while 2% isn’t a lot, but over time that adds up to some notable savings. What’s even better is right now, Amazon is offering a free $10 credit for loading $20 into your Amazon Cash balance.
Gardening is pretty common hobby, whether it’s for having the most beautiful home exterior on the block, or growing delicious vegetables in your backyard. As fun as digging, planting and watering may be, handling weeds is a completely different story. That’s where Tertill, the completely autonomous, solar-powered weeding robot comes in.
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Amazon is offering the Coca Cola 6-Can Personal Mini Fridge for $29 shipped. That takes 27% off the regular going rate, drops the total to within $1 of the all-time low and is the best offer available. Rated 3.9/5 stars from 1,330 customers.
Koolatron coca cola fridge is collector’s favorite. It is great for offices, dorms, kitchen, living room, anywhere as you may like to carry. Koolatron coca cola fridge cools up to 32-degrees below ambient temperature. Koolatron coca cola fridge has 4-liter capacity, holds 6 (12-ounce) cans. Self-locking recessed door handle.The Koolatron Coca Cola Personal Fridge 110V AC power with an AC adapter. If on use the noise gets louder, must check for any debris or plastic part on the fan blades which may be the cause of the sound. Item is less than below 50dBA.
For those who aren’t the biggest fans of eBikes, electric scooters offer more ‘playful’ designs, without compromising on the same eco-friendly transportation benefits. While not as popular as eBikes, more and more electric scooters have begun popping up, like last month’s new Gogoro release. Now, after over half a decade of development, Honda is ready to jump into the e-vehicle brawl with its own electric scooter deemed the EV-Cub.
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Amazon is offering the Samsung SmartThings Outlet w/ Amazon Alexa support for $35.99 shipped. Also available from Best Buy and Newegg. That takes 23% off the regular going rate, is an Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.2/5 stars from 246 customers.
While the SmartThings Outlet does work with Amazon Echo, if you’re looking to take full advantage of Samsung’s home automation platform you can pickup the SmartThings Hub or even the full Home Monitoring Kit. If you’re in the market for a new router, Samsung’s latest mesh network also sports SmartThings integration.
We’ve been covering some pre-E3 news the past week, but today, the eagerly awaited gaming expo has finally begun. EA kicked off this year’s event by getting us up to speed on a few of its upcoming titles.
eBikes are typically great for short commutes through the city, but for those who have longer daily journeys to trek the average electric bicycle just doesn’t cut it. Strøm is looking to change this with its Indiegogo campaign to bring its general-purpose eBike to market. With a 50-mile range and packed with features, Strøm hopes to make your daily journey a breeze.
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BuyDig offers the Pioneer SE-MHR5 Closed Dynamic Headphones w/ Balanced Detachable Cable for $99.99 shipped. That takes 50% off the list price, saves your $40 compared to over retailers like Newegg and is an all-time low. Ratings are light on this model, but Pioneer headphones are typically highly-rated.
Looking for a more lightweight pair of cans? Best Buy is discounting the Samsung IconX Headphones to just $55 shipped.
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Update: No longer available at Amazon
Amazon is offering the Schwinn 9-in-1 Bike Multi-tool for $5.59. Note: you’ll need to include this in an order of $25 or more to take advantage of the discount. Also available at Target and Sears with free in-store pickup. That takes over 50% off the regular going rate and drops the price down to an all-time low. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
If you’re looking for items to pad your cart, check out Amazon’s TP-Link sale or today’s deals on smartphone accessories. For PS4 owners, Sony Dualshock PS4 controllers are also discounted at Amazon for only $40.
eBikes have been wildly popular this year. And as new models continue to add tons of smart features and functionality, our helmets can’t help but feel left out. While smart helmets already exist, they’re often overpriced and might not match one’s desired style. Ahead and its Kickstarter campaign want to change this by turning the helmet you already have into Bluetooth-enabled companion for your daily commutes.
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Daily Steals offers the TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch in Gray for $69.99 shipped. That takes up to $30 off the regular going rate, matches the Amazon all-time low and is the best offer available. Over on Amazon, 60% of shoppers have left a 4+/5 star review.
Amazon offers the Lodge Cast 10.25-inch Iron Skillet for $12.69. Shipping is free with a Prime membership or in orders over $25. That takes over $5 off the regular going rate, drops the price to within $2 of the all-time low and is the best offer currently available. With over 10,000 reviewers leaving a 4.6/5 star rating, its earned the #1 best seller slot in Amazon’s Cookware & Baking Pans category.
I’ve used a fair share of Lightning cables over the past few years, from Apple’s official Lightning cable, to some lower cost options. So when I saw a Syncwire’s new UNBREAKcable, a new accessory which very evidently proclaims its own indestructibility, I was very intrigued to say the least. After spending a month putting the cables to test, I’ve finally reached my verdict of if they truly are unbreakable.
Amazon is offering the Wink Connected Smart Home Hub for $39.97 shipped. Also available at Home Depot. That takes $10 off the regular going rate, is within $1 of the all-time low, drops the price down to the best this year and is the lowest offer available. Over 64% of shoppers gave it a 4+/5 star review.
Wink recently announced the new Bright hub, which makes it easy for first-timers to dip their feet into home automation. It also adds a few new features which will be coming to all of Wink’s hub via a software update.
The Wink Hub works great with anything from Philips Hue Bulbs, or even the HomeKit compatible iHome Smartplugs. If you’re looking for stand-alone hub, or to integrate your existing gear with other services, the Wink Hub is a great route to take.
Earlier today, The Pokémon Company held a pre-E3 special 8-minute announcement to showcase what would be in store for its hit series later this year. Ahead of next week’s E3, the company unveiled three new Pokémon titles that would be making their way to the 3DS and even the Switch, Nintendo’s latest console.
We all love a trip to the movies, after all, nothing beats seeing a summer blockbuster in front of the big screen. Many of us want to try and recreate the same experience in our homes, and often times a TV just doesn’t cut it. Projectors are often a go-to, but rarely lack features like 4K and HDR at a reasonable price. Today, Optoma looks to change that by unveiling two new models of 4K-ready projectors starting at just under $2,000.
Buy NowLess than a month ago, Logitech unveiled its latest addition to the company’s computer peripherals lineup, the K840 Mechanical Keyboard. Fast forward a few weeks and the keyboard is now available for purchase, meaning we got our hands on one for an in-depth review.
Amazon is offering its Prime Members four different Sample Boxes starting at $4.99 shipped. Each box comes with a variety of sample items that let you try out several different drinks, snacks, health products and more. You’ll receive a credit along with each Sample Box good for the price off your next qualifying purchase. So if you decide to get the Beverage Sample Box, you’ll receive a $10 credit towards future beverage purchases.
Amazon offers the First Aid Only All-purpose First Aid Kit for $11.57. Shipping is free for Prime members on in orders over $25. That takes 20% off the regular going rate and is an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.7/5 stars from almost 800 customers, making it the #1 best seller in Amazon’s First Aid Kit category.
Note: looks like Tinboard’s site and Twitter has been taken down due to legal issues.
Practically all of the electric vehicles we’ve covered have been of the two or even three-wheeled variety. While eBikes may be great for some, electric skateboards have begun to grow in popularity, suiting the needs of those looking for something a little more minimal and adventurous. The recently announced Tinboard electric skateboard encompasses both these with two models that will soon be available for preorder.
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LEGO has been on the top of its game recently, releasing plenty of impressive and highly detailed sets over the past few months. Whether you’re a fan of Star Wars, Minecraft, NASA or more, LEGO has probably announced something to peak your interest this year. Thanks to the company’s fan-backed Ideas program, we’ll be getting a brand new City-themed set.