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Microsoft just held its fall hardware event where some all-new Surface machines were revealed. Now they’re going up for pre-order ahead of shipping next month. With the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Go 3 having just been showcased, we break down what’s new below the fold.
UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its Nexode 30W USB-C GaN Charger for $11.99after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Down from $20, you’re looking at the perfect companion to your new iPhone 15. It arrives with 40% in savings attached and all-time low status, too. This 30W USB-C GaN charger is more than capable of powering up the latest Apple smartphones, alongside Android handsets and more. With just about every flagship device these days lacking a wall adapter in the box, this UGREEN Nexode offering clocks in to save the day with an affordable price tag that doesn’t sacrifice on power.
Amazon now offers the Logitech MX Keys Mini Keyboard for Mac at $69.99 shipped. This new all-time low on Amazon is clocking in at $30 off the usual $100 price tag. It’s $10 below our previous mention and one of the first chances to save on this colorway. Thanks to today’s deal, Logitech’s MX Keys Mini delivers one of the brand’s most compact keyboards yet and for less. Its wireless design is backed by Bluetooth or the business-ready Logi Bolt USB wireless receiver. Featuring backlit keys, the typing experience is also backed by support for macOS and Windows out of the box, with 10-day battery life and USB-C charging being thrown in for good measure. Back when the peripheral launched, we took a hands-on look at what to expect from the experience. Learn more about this Mac keyboard deal below the fold.
Amazon is now offering some of the best prices to date on its Wi-Fi 6 eero mesh systems. Shipping is free across the board. A favorite has the eero Pro 6E 2-Node Mesh System at $279.99 shipped. Dropping from the usual $400 price tag has delivered a 30% price cut and a new all-time low. This is $19 under our previous Prime Day mention from over the summer and the best discount to date. Get all of the details in our launch coverage and then head below for more systems from $90.
Walter Isaacson just published his latest biography, taking a deep dive into the tenure of Elon Musk. Whether you’ve been a fan of his work for years or just want to take a closer look behind the curtain of Twitter’s new ruler given his popularity and infamy as of late, now you can – and for less! Right now, a hardcover copy ofElon Musk by Walter Isaacson sells for $21.95 on Amazon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Down from $35, this is a new all-time low and the first chance to save from the retailer.
Earlier this summer, Nintendo launched a pair of new pastel-colored Joy-Con sets. Now we’re seeing the first chances to save. Live courtesy of Amazon, pricing now starts at $70.28 shipped for the pastel purple and green set. Down from $80, today’s offer lands at the first and only chance to save – marking a new all-time low in the process. You can also save on the pastel pink and yellow set at $67.99, too. While summer may be coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the vibes have to die, and Nintendo is making sure of that by bringing some adorable pastel action to your Switch – and for less cash! Dive into our hands-on feature from earlier in the year and then head below for more.
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Amazon is now offering the new Sharge Retro 67 GaN Charger for $49.99 shippedafter clipping the on-page coupon. Combining that added coupon promo with a cash discount, you can now take $30 off the usual $80 price tag in order to deliver a new all-time low. This is $10 under our previous mention and only the third chance to save so far since launching earlier in the year. We take an even deeper dive into what to expect from this Retro charger in our Tested with 9to5Toys review.
Just a few days after we reported on what to expect from the final few LEGO sets of the year, we’re getting an official reveal of one of them. Coming in November, the new LEGO Piranha Plant will arrive as the latest collaboration with Nintendo and the Mushroom Kingdom.
Earlier this month, we got an official look at the LEGO UCS Venator launching on October 1. But it wouldn’t be the launch of the largest LEGO Star Wars set of the year without some extra goodies thrown in with your purchase, and today we can share a look at the new LEGO Venator gift with purchase.
Amazon is now offering the Twelve South Compass Pro for iPad at $50.51 shipped. Typically fetching $60, you’re looking at over $9 in savings alongside the first chance to save in a minute. It’s the first discount since our last mention in a sitewide 15% off sale. Twelve South’s Compass Pro provides an elegant place for you to rest an iPad with a matching finish and sturdy aluminum build. It can prop up your device in three different orientations, making it great for watching Netflix or taking notes with Apple Pencil. It also has a folding design that’s even more ideal for throwing in your bag and taking with you or using on-the-go. We previously also took a hands-on look in our Tested with 9to5Toys feature. Head below for more.
Amazon is now offering one of the first chances to save on the new Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 at $225.11 shipped. Down from $260, you’re looking at $35 in savings and the second-best offer on this recent release. It comes within $5 of the all-time low, too. The new Yale Assure Lock 2 recently got a facelift thanks to a partnership with Pantone that delivered the recently-released smart lock in some more eye-catching colors. Sporting a vibrant Viva Magenta design, this front door upgrade features a touchscreen keypad to go alongside onboard Wi-Fi. It can be unlocked with your voice over Siri, or using HomeKit – amongst other services. You can learn more in our launch coverage, too.
Apple’s all-new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are already on sale. Slated to begin shipping on Friday, you can lock-in a pre-order for the new true wireless earbuds at $199.99 shipped courtesy of Best Buy. That’s $49 off the usual $249 price tag, and landing at within $1 of the sale price of the Lightning-enabled pair. With the embargo just lifting this morning on the refreshed pair of flagship earbuds from Apple, it’s only fitting we’d see a discount on the new USB-C buds. We break down exactly what’s new with the updated pair over at 9to5Mac, too.
Apple’s new iPhone 15 smartphones are officially slated to begin arriving on Friday, and we’re here to help owners outfit their new devices with some added protections. 9to5Toys is partnering with ZAGG in order to set up three lucky winners with one of the company’s new screen protectors.
One of the more unique reveals from the Amazon fall hardware event today saw the company bolster its networking with a new flagship release. Enter the upcoming eero Max 7 mesh system, a new Wi-Fi package that delivers the company’s most capable offering yet.
As part of today’s Amazon hardware event for September, the company revealed a new catalog of Fire TV streaming media player devices, and we’re now diving in for a closer look. The entirely new Fire TV Soundbar is joined by a refreshed Fire TV Stick 4K Max and more, all of which is up for pre-order.
Amazon today revealed a whole suite of new gadgets at its September hardware event, with the new Echo Show 8 taking center stage. The refreshed 8-inch smart display arrives with the usual onboard Alexa tech but amplifies that with new personalized homescreen features, which change content based on how close you are to the device.
Amazon is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra for $698.97 shipped in several styles. Down from the usual $799 price tag, today’s offer arrives with $99 in savings attached. It’s the first price cut since the new Ultra 2 wearable was revealed, and offers much of the same rugged form-factor at a more affordable price tag. Apple Watch Ultra is the original version of Apple’s most capable wearable with an even more rugged design than its flagship Series 8 counterpart. Everything about that improved feature set is packed into a titanium case that encircles the larger 49mm screen that’s the brightest Always-On Retina display yet. We break everything down below the fold, including how it compares to the new Ultra 2.
Amazon today is returning to the physical stage for its annual fall hardware event. As the company tends to do every September, we’ll be seeing a batch of new devices across the likes of the Echo lineup, Fire TV catalog, and its arsenal of Ring security devices – maybe even the reveal of a superpowered Alexa running on more advanced AI.
Woot is now offering the Apple Magic Keyboard for $69.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. Normally fetching $99 – like you’ll pay at Amazon right now – today’s offer amounts to $29 in savings. This is the first discount since back in March, and a new 2023 low at $10 under that mention. Apple’s standard Magic Keyboard is a notable way to bring that first-party polish to your desktop workstation. The perfect companion to your Mac mini or to convert a MacBook into more of a home office machine, this keyboard has Apple’s latest scissor key switches and a Lightning port on the front for recharging the internal battery.
Update: Joining the first price drops detailed below, Amazon is also offering the larger 45mm GPS model Apple Watch Series 9 aluminum models with the Sport Loop and sport Band straps down at $419.99 shipped. That’s the same roughly $9 off you’ll find on the base model 41mm below and the lowest we have tracked at Amazon yet.
Update: Alongside the 41mm GPS aluminum model, the savings today now carry over to the 45mm Cellular Stainless Steel model with a Milanese Loop band at $779.99. That’s $19 off the usual $799 price tag and another rare chance to save on Apple’s latest before it even ships.
Apple Watch Series 9 was just revealed earlier in the week, and now the first chance to save some actual cash is live. Now live courtesy of Amazon, you can score the Apple Watch Series 9 41mm GPS with fabric sport loop band for $389.99 shipped. It’s the only style included in the savings, but we’re likely to see more begin going live here soon, too. While this is only $9 off the usual $399 price tag, this is an actual chance to save cash. The only other real promotion out there is the 3% you get back from an Apple Card, and that would only save you $12 – and you can still get the extra cash back from whatever credit card you do have on top of the cash savings. So if you’re going to buy an Apple Watch anyway, now’s a chance to save. Head below for the full report.
Amazon is now offering the Emerson Sensi Touch Smart HomeKit Thermostat for $95.25 shipped. This is marking one of the first discounts of the year from its usual $130 price tag. Those $35 in savings also stack up to deliver not just a rare price cut, but also a new all-time low. This smart thermostat is ready to pair with Siri, Alexa, and Assistant right out of the box and pairs right to your Wi-Fi. It’s a platform-agnostic solution that on top of letting you tame inconsistent fall weather with your voice or smartphone, also has an onboard touchscreen display for monitoring temperatures or making adjustments. Head below for more.
Amazon now offers the Logitech MX Keys Advanced Keyboard for $94.28 shipped. This is down from the original $120 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s an extra $4 under our previous mention from back in June, as well. While it isn’t the just-refreshed S version that we’ll break down below the fold, Logitech’s MX Keys Advanced is one of the more popular workstation upgrades on the market for Macs thanks to its premium build with matching Space Gray finish. Alongside a macOS keyboard layout, this model sports a backlit design with both Bluetooth and the USB wireless receiver connectivity backed by FLOW support rounding out the package to switch between various devices in your setup. Our hands-on review offers a better idea of what to expect.
Amazon is now offering the first chance to save on the new LEGO Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter Microfighter. Dropping down to $12.99, this set ships free fro Prime members or in orders over $25. Now on sale from the usual $16 going rate, this set is finally arriving at the price tag it should have shipped with when the set first hit store shelves at the beginning of the year. Stacking up to 88 pieces, this set is one of the most affordable ways to date to get Mando and Grogu in a single build – especially considering this has to refreshed design for everyone’s favorite bounty hunter that rolled out in the UCS version of his ship. It assembles a scaled down version of the N-1 starfighter out of the remainder of the bricks. Get a better idea of what to expect in our announcement coverage.
GameStop has just launched a buy one get two free sale. That’s right. If you go to shop the entire sale and add any three of the listings to your cart, the two lowest priced ones will be completely free. You can also buy three of the same thing, too. Ranging from gaming PC upgrades to collectibles, action figures, and nerdy home decor, the sale is packed with all kinds of different merch that you’d expect to find at GameStop. Games however, are now available as part of the promotion. Shipping costs $7.99 on all orders. Head below for some top picks.
Logitech today is releasing a pair of new microphones today under its Yeti sub-brand. Marking the first releases from the company that now lack the Blue naming scheme we saw from the original owner, the new Logitech G Yeti GX and Yeti Orb look to stand out with sleek designs and RGB lighting.
Not even Satechi could resist launching a new iPhone 15 accessory, and today, the brand is out with its all-new vegan leather MagSafe Wallet Stand. The new release not only breaks the mold by holding four IDs or credit cards, but it also steps up to double as a kickstand that comes in one of four sustainable designs.
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While just about every other case maker out there has launched its collection of iPhone 15 covers, the folks over at Twelve South have waited a bit for the madness to die down. Now the company today is ready to debut its first accessories for Apple’s latest, with the new Twelve South BookBook iPhone 15 leather cases going up for pre-order.
After offering a first look at the new LEGO Winter Village set earlier in the month, today the company is ready to officially take the wraps off the new set. Arriving on October 1, the new LEGO Alpine Lodge delivers the latest expansion to your festive display with over 1,500 included bricks and five minifigures.
Anker’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its PowerCore 24K 140W Power Bank for $99.99 shipped. Down from $150, you’re looking at a 33% discount and the best price of the year. This is matching the 2023 low for the first time since back in July, and as one of the first times this year it has dropped this low. Having just hit the scene late last fall, Anker’s portable battery quickly won over our hearts at 9to5Toys, as well as our readers too. It arrives as the brand’s most capable solution yet with a 140W USB-C PD output, which lets it effortlessly refuel an M1 Pro MacBook, as well as iPhones, iPads, and more without breaking a sweat. There’s also a built-in display for monitoring charging stats in real time. Once again, be sure to get the full story in our Tested with 9to5Toys review.
And then there were three. Earlier this month saw the new UCS Venator revealed to mark one of the final kits of 2023, and now we’re turning our attention to what those few final models are. With three exciting kits still on tap, builders can look forward to assembling a massive Avengers Tower, a detailed Orient Express train, and even a buildable Piranha Plant from Mushroom Kingdom.
Last week saw OtterBox debut its core collection of iPhone 15 cases, and today the brand is now back with some entirely new designs. The new OtterBox Figura iPhone 15 cases are inspired by watercolor painting and come outfitted with colorful designs to match the MagSafe support and flexible builds.
The Internet at large loves SHARGE’s lineup of transparent portable chargers, and so do we at 9to5Toys. Today, we’re tracking the best price to date on a pair of its power banks, of which the duo is headlined by the STORM2 Slim 130W 20,000mAh Power Bank at $119 shipped. Available direct from the Sharge online storefront, today’s offer lands from the usual $200 price tag in order to land at $81 off. This is well below our previous $135 mention, saving you an extra $16 in the process. Sporting a 20,000mAh internal battery, the STORM2 Slim packs a 130W output into a slick, see-through form-factor. There’s a single USB-C port that can dish out power to MacBooks and iPhones alike, which also handles refueling the internal battery. A built-in display rounds out the package for monitoring remaining battery life or current power draw. Dive into our Tested with 9to5Toys review from the start of the year for a closer look. Head below for more.
Amazon is now offering one of the first chances to save on the new Synology DS723+ 2-bay NAS. Normally selling for $450, it’s now marked down to $419 shipped. Those $31 in savings arrive as only the second discount since beginning to ship earlier in the spring, with today’s offer marking the lowest we’ve seen outside of Prime Day. As one of Synology’s most capable 2-bay units ever, the new DS723+ arrives with some power features that step it up from your average NAS. There’s dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots inside, as well as support for Synology’s expansion units for growing your storage pool down the line. I also love that it has support for an optional 10GbE NIC to upgrade its networking capabilities, too. We further explore what to expect from the performance of its onboard AMD Ryzen R1600 processor in our launch coverage.
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Amazon is now offering the Belkin Apple Watch Fast Charger for $50.99 shipped. Normally fetching $60, today’s discount is a well-timed chance to save on the perfect Apple Watch Series 9 accessory. It’s $9 off and landing as the third-best discount of the year. Designed to support the most recent Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 and their faster charging speeds, this nightstand companion sports a premium design that has a fold up charging puck for refueling in Nightstand Mode or just laying your wearable down flat. It’ll also work with older Apple Watch models, you just won’t get the faster charging speeds on any of them before Series 7. There’s no wall adapter in the box, but the charger itself uses a 1.2-meter USB-C cable that rounds out the package. Head below for more.
Only the second-ever discount is landing on the beloved Apple Polishing Cloth. The highly-coveted accessory launched back in the fall of 2021, and has only ever been on sale once before. Now marking its first drop in 2023 and to a new all-time low might we add, the Apple Polishing Cloth now sells for $16.99 at Amazon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Down from $19, this is a rare chance to save in the first place while delivering a cleaning experience certified by Tim Cook himself. Head below for the full rundown.
If you’re not ready to drop the cash on Apple’s new iPhone 15 – even with the enticing pre-order deals live right now – but still want a new handset, we have you covered with a sale on the iPhone 13 series. Marking new lows across three of the handsets in certified refurbished condition, the iPhone 13 Pro headlines the sale with a drop down to $629.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. Down from the original $999 price tag, you’re now looking at $369 in savings. This is a new all-time low at $50 under our previous mention, too. Head below for more.
Back in August, we shared that Amazon had announced its fall Prime Day sale – except, we didn’t know just exactly when it would be. Today the retailer is back to report that the upcoming Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will be officially kicking off on October 10.
Amazon is now offering the best price yet on Samsung’s new flagship gaming monitor. As one of the first chances to save, which is now matched over at Best Buy, the new Odyssey OLED G9 Display is dropping down to $1,499.99 shipped. Normally fetching $2,200, you’re looking at $700 in savings alongside a new all-time low. This is $100 under our previous mention from last month, too. If you want to cut to the chase on if this monitor is worth the cash, our hands-on feature is worth a look. Otherwise, we break down what to expect for the new battlestation upgrade below.
Amazon is now offering a rare chance to save on the new Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones. With only the silver style on sale, pricing drops to $341.41 shipped. Down from $398, this is landing as the best price of the year at $7 under our previous mention. We break down just why this is one of the best discounts we’ve seen on a pair of ANC headphones below the fold.
A new cargo e-bike sale is now live from Rad Power discounting some of its more popular and capable EVs in the process. With $250 off select models, you’ll also be able to save on this 120V electric mini tank water heater at just $162. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.
Shiny new iPhone 15 units are slated to begin arriving next Friday, and even before then, iOS 17 is going to be landing as an update for existing handsets. Delivering a fun new smart display mode known as StandBy, the latest update means you’ll be searching for the perfect stand or dock to display your iPhone – and we just so happen to have a breakdown of the best StandBy MagSafe chargers for iPhone 15 below the fold.
