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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.

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Belkin makes one of the only video doorbells on the market with HomeKit Secure Video, now $168 (Reg. $250)

Reg. $250/$168

The best price yet is now arriving on one of the few HomeKit video doorbells on the market. Amazon now offers the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video for $168.29 shipped. Down from $250, you’re looking at a new all-time low at 33% off. This is the first chance to save in months, since back in February where it fell down to $195. Having just launched about a year ago, this Wemo smart doorbell is one of the first options on the market outfitted with HomeKit Secure Video support, but there’s more to the story than just integration with Apple’s smart home system. It also sports a 4MP camera sensor that is backed by a 178-degree field of view for delivering 1080p feeds into the Home app. The dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity is a nice touch for making sure that it can still get service out on the porch, and the IP55 weather-resistance helps it stand up to the elements. Our launch coverage gives you a better idea of what to expect if you’re not sold, as well.

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CASETiFY’s latest case collection brings Spider-Man to your iPhone 14, AirPods, and more

CASETiFY Spider-Man June 29/Coming soon

Are your Spidey-Senses tingling or is that just CASETiFY’s newest collaboration? Today the popular smartphone case maker is back with its latest collection of themed covers, this time tapping into one of Marvel’s most beloved heroes. Miles Morales might be all Spider-Man fans can think about right now, but the folks at CASETiFY are going back to a more classic rendition of the hero for a new lineup of iPhone 14 cases, AirPods covers, and other gear for your web-slinging everyday carry.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 15, 2023 – Mac Studio all-time low takes $300 off, M2 iPad Pro $729, more

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Beats Studio Buds land at best price of the year in five colors with $60 discount to $90

Reg. $150/$90

Woot is now offering the Beats Studio Buds for $89.95 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you an extra $6 otherwise. Down from $150, you’re looking at the best price of the year with $60 in savings attached. It’s $10 under our previous mention and $5 below the previous 2023 low. Despite just seeing the slick new Studio Buds+ hit the scene, Beats Studio Buds arrive as some of the brand’s latest workout companions, delivering a true wireless form-factor that’s ideal for tagging along on workouts as well as your typical daily wear, with active noise cancellation joining the feature set on top of a transparency mode. Other notable inclusions like Hey Siri support, a compact charging case with USB-C that brings battery life up to 24 hours, and IPX4 water-resistance complete the package. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.

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Anker debuts new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds with 60-hour battery and $100 price tag

Coming soon/$100

Anker today is showcasing its latest pair of earbuds. The new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC won’t be hitting store shelves until the end of the month, but are arriving with as compelling of a feature set as you’ll find at the $100 price point. ANC makes the cut alongside 60-hour battery life and a nifty new charging case that comes in one of five colors.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 14, 2023 – 15-inch M2 MacBook Air lows $1,234, M2 iPad Pro, more

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Roku Streambar is an affordable way to bring AirPlay 2 and better sound to your TV at $99

Reg. $130/$99

Amazon today is offering only the second discount of the year on the Roku Streambar. Dropping the all-in-one home theater upgrade down to $99 shipped, today’s offer lands at $31 off. It normally sells for $130 and has done so for almost the entirety of 2023. It did drop down to this price back in February, but this is the first notable discount otherwise and matching the best discount of the year. Roku Streambar delivers a 2-in-1 home theater upgrade with built-in 4K HDR streaming capabilities alongside its speaker system functionality. On top of being able to enjoy Netflix, Hulu, and other services, there’s also built-in HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support here alongside a bundled Roku Voice Remote. Its Bluetooth connectivity is then supplemented with Ethernet, ARC HDMI, optical, and a USB input. For all of the other details, you can dive into our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 Plus makes the switch to LFP batteries with 2kWh capacity

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Launch sale/$499 off

Jackery today is introducing a new lineup of portable power stations deemed the Explorer Plus series. The first model to hit the scene is the new Explorer 2000 Plus, which makes some notable improvements in order to be one of the brand’s most capable releases to date for tapping into some power while camping or just at home during outages. As Jackery’s first LFP power station, the new Explorer 2000 Plus packs a 2kWh capacity, 3,000W output, and modular design.

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Sony’s unique LinkBuds/S adapt audio to your surroundings at $128 each (Reg. $178+)

Reg. $178+/From $128

Amazon is now offering the Sony LinkBuds S True Wireless Earbuds for $128 shipped. Normally fetching $198, you’re looking at the best price of the year at $70 off. This is the first chance to save since our previous February mention, while matching the all-time low from last holiday season. Delivering what Sony contends are the world’s smallest and lightest hi-res earbuds with noise cancellation, the brand has packed its Integrated Processor V1 into a refreshed design. Alongside blocking out ambient audio, there’s also 6 hours of battery life that extends by another 20 with the charging case, as well as a new software feature that allows the LinkBuds S to take the wearer’s environment into mind to adjust the listening experience. You can get a better idea of what to expect in our launch coverage, as well.

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Check out this custom LEGO Hulkbuster that uses bricks from last year’s UCS set

Last fall, the LEGO Group launched one of its more questional creations to date with the over 4,000-piece Marvel Hulkbuster. Even with some sizable discounts attached over the past few months, this has still failed to take off in any real way with MCU fans and LEGO collectors alike. That is until a builder has stepped in to offer an alternative build that’s far better than the original kit LEGO shipped.

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Save up to $219 on 15-inch M2 MacBook with our exclusive AppleCare+ bundles

Exclusive/$219 off

It’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air launch day, and Expercom is giving 9to5Toys readers some exclusive savings. Bundling Apple’s all-new M2 devices with added AppleCare+ coverage, you can now take as much as $219 off various configurations of the Cupertino company’s latest machine. Outlined in full below, pricing starts at $1,405.76 shipped for the entry-level 8GB/256GB 15-inch MacBook Air. Including an extra year warranty, this package would typically run you $1,528. The savings apply to all four of the styles, too.

The shiny new addition to the macOS roster arrives as the new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. It takes everything that has made the 13-inch counterpart one of the most loved machines ever from Apple and sizes it up to a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and the new aspect ratio with notched webcam. It’s still a compact build that is as slim as they come while still sporting Apple Silicon performance and 18-hour battery life. We further breakdown the experience in our launch coverage, which is only made better by the savings today.

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Satechi’s new USB-C docking station lets your 15-inch MacBook Air drive three 4K monitors

Satechi this week is launching the latest addition to its stable of workstation gadgets, giving Mac owners another way to interface with all of their favorite peripherals. The new Triple 4K Docking Station arrives with the ability to drive three monitors at once, turning your MacBook Air into more of a desktop-worthy machine with 100W pass-through charging and some additional I/O.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 13, 2023 – AirPods Max $99 off, Belkin Continuity Camera mount, more

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

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Aqara HomeKit cameras, hubs, and sensors see Gold Box discounts, more from $10

Camera Hub G3_1-Aqara smart home gear
Today only/From $10

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is discounting a collection of smart home gear from popular brands like Aqara, SwitchBot, BN-LINK, and more. With starting prices from $10, shipping is free across the board for Prime members or in orders over $25. Our top pick is the just-released G3 Camera Hub at $87.99. Down from $110, this is the second-best price of the year at $22 off. It comes within $8 of the 2023 low from a few months ago, and is $2 under our previous mention, too. Featuring a 2K sensor that’s limited to 1080p feeds through HomeKit Secure Video, the G3 Camera packs in a Zigbee hub on top of its surveillance capabilities for building out a fuller setup. Over at 9to5Mac, we just took a hands-on look at what the new release from Aqara has to offer, and walked away quite impressed by its ability to create a low-cost HomeKit setup. Head below for more from $10.

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Jackery’s new Explorer Pro power stations now up to $450 off in New Green Deals

Falling to some of the best prices yet, Jackery’s latest lineup of Pro power stations are now discounted courtesy of Amazon. Taking up to $450 off two of the newer, professional additions to the brand’s popular stable of off-grid gear, you’ll find starting prices from $999 that help you score dad a new upgrade to his camping or tailgating setup. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also

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9to5Toys Daily: June 12, 2023 – 15-inch M2 MacBook Air launch deal, MagSafe gear, more

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Save $400 on Samsung’s 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 monitor at $1,100 Amazon low

graphical user interface, website Reg. $1,500/$1,100

Samsung today just launched its new Odyssey OLED G9 monitor, only to see Amazon markdown the monitor’s predecessor. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 normally sells for $1,500, but is now resting at $1,099.99 shipped. This $400 price cut is delivering a new all-time low, as well as one of the first overall chances to save since beginning to ship back in February. While it’s not quite as massive as the new G9 version that’s now up for pre-order, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 still brings some notable specs to your battlestation. Everything starts with a 34-inch OLED panel that is the first one Samsung has used in one of its gaming monitors, sporting an 1800R curvature with 21:9 aspect ratio. There’s a 175Hz refresh rate to complement the 0.03ms response times and AMD FreeSync Pro for good measure. As far as connecting in your gear, there are Micro HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort connections as well as onboard smart features and Samsung’s Gaming Hub. We further cover what to expect in our launch coverage from earlier in the year, too.

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Amazon’s latest Echo speaker fall to 2023 lows: Studio $160, 5th Gen Dot from $28, more

Reg. $50+/From $28

Amazon’s most capable smart speaker has been enjoying its place at the top of the Alexa lineup without any price cuts as of late, and now to start the work week we’re tracking the year’s second chance to save. The Echo Studio fittingly gets its name from the sort of studio sound you’ll be able to enjoy from its robust internal speaker system, and now you can do so with a 2023 all-time low. The smart speaker clocks in at $159.99 shipped in both the original charcoal style, as well as the recently-refreshed glacier colorway. Normally fetching $200 in either case, you’re looking at only the second chance this year to save with $40 in cash kept in your wallet. We last saw the speaker on sale back at the very beginning of May, for comparison.

Amazon’s flagship Echo Studio speaker arrives with a fabric-wrapped design that still keeps it at home in amongst the other Alexa devices from the company, while stepping up the design to fit in all of the higher-end audio components. There’s notably Spatial Audio processing tech packed in to deliver even more immersive sound from its 5-speaker system that comes backed by Dolby Atmos certification. There’s of course all of the streaming service support from the likes of Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, as well as all the hands-free Alexa access you’d expect for controlling smart home gear, answering questions, and helping out in the kitchen. Then Amazon backs the smart home tech with a built-in Zigbee and Matter hub for an even longer list of supported devices. Dive into our announcement coverage for a closer look.

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Microsoft takes a deep dive into Starfield with 45 minutes of gameplay and behind the scenes action

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Earlier today, Microsoft showed gamers what’s on tap this year in its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase, and now the company is back to give us a deeper look at one of its hit upcoming titles from the Bethesda stable. Starfield has easily been one of the most anticipated games of all-time, and the studio just spent the last 45 minutes showing off everything from gameplay, characters, story elements, UI, and more.

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Everything you need to know from Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase: Fable, Payday 3, Like a Dragon, more

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Microsoft today takes to the virtual stage for its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase. The 2023 event arrives to once again fill the void left by E3, delivering 90 minutes of content on all-new games, updates on long-awaited titles, and much more. Head below for all of the details on the latest titles coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass, and more including trailers, release dates, and so much other info.

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LEGO’s Marvel Nano Gauntlet lands at $49 Amazon low (Reg. $70), plus Infinity Gauntlet at $64

Reg. $70/$49

Before the new Captain America Shield set debuts this fall, Amazon is giving you a chance to save on another nearly life-sized LEGO replica of an iconic MCU item. The Nano Gauntlet set first launched back in 2022 with a $70 price tag, and now you can drop the price down to $48.99 shipped. Delivering 30% in savings, this is a new 2023 low and only the second time it has ever fallen this low. It’s $9 under our previous mention and only the second discount of the year, too. Delivering much of the same display-worthy design as the Thanos-version that you can still save on, this version sports all of the same Infinity Stones, just with a more fitting look for its creator Tony Stark. The build rests upon a black display stand that using 680 pieces, recreates the Nano Gauntlet from Avengers: Endgame. There’s posable fingers, some chromed elements, and a name plate at the bottom to make this a worthy addition to anyone’s Marvel collection. Get a closer look at what to expect in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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Jackery’s Explorer 1500 Pro portable power station falls to new low of $1,459 (Save $240)

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Reg. $1,699/$1,459

Jackery first launched its new Explorer 1500 Pro power station back in January, and now one of the first discounts to date is going live. Courtesy of Amazon, the new release is on sale for only the third time at $1,459 shipped. Down from $1,699, you’re looking at $240 in savings and a new all-time low. Our last mention was back in March at $1,529, with today’s offer besting that as only the third price cut so far.

As the latest addition to the Jackery power station stable, the new Explorer 1500 Pro arrives as one of its more capable offerings that comes centered around 1,512Wh internal battery which comes backed by a wide array of ports for powering all of the gear in your camping or tailgating setup. Three full sized AC outlets are perfect for more demanding appliances, but there’s also a pair of 100W USB-C ports alongside some other slots for topping off smartphones and other gadgets. All of that comes packed into a refreshed design that you can read all about in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 9, 2023 – AirTags $25, Beats Fit Pro $160, Twelve South MagSafe gear, more

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Logitech’s Lift vertical mouse for Mac falls lower than ever before at $60 (Reg. $70)

Reg. $70/$60

Amazon is now offering the Logitech Lift for Mac Wireless Vertical Mouse for $59.99 shipped. As one of the first price cuts from its usual $70 going rate, this lands at a new all-time low with $10 in savings attached. It’s $2 under our previous mention from the beginning go the year and only the third chance to save at Amazon. Providing a more affordable take on Logitech’s popular ergonomic mouse compared to its MX counterpart, the Logitech Lift arrives with much of the same comfort and Mac-friendly focus. Back when I reviewed the mouse, I found that it made all of the right compromises to land at that retail price, making the upright design, Bluetooth and Logitech Bolt wireless connectivity, and 4,000 DPI sensor all the more notable. The experience is further explored in our Tested with 9to5Toys review, too.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 drops to new all-time low with second discount to $325

an open laptop computer sitting on top of a table Reg. $400/$325

Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 for $324.99 shipped. Marking one of the first chances to save from its $400 MRSP, today’s offer lands at $75 off. It’s a new all-time low and only the second offer so far at $25 under the original price cut. Centered around a 12-inch touchscreen HD NanoEdge display, this Chromebook lives up to its Flip naming scheme thanks to the ability to convert between a laptop and tablet form-factor. There’s a bundled stylus that helps you get even more out of the form-factor, which comes powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 820 processor, 64GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM. It isn’t the most capable Chromebook out there, but provides a solid solution for tackling school work, web browsing, and more.

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LEGO’s latest double VIP points promotion goes live on new kits alongside set freebies

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Today, the LEGO Group is launching its latest double VIP points promotion on its entire catalog of sets. Marking only the second one of these offers of the year, today’s sale lets you score double the cash back on all-new creations, massive models, and builds that just rarely go on sale. Head below for all the details on the new LEGO double points promotion and some of our top picks for getting the most out of the savings event.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 8, 2023 – M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, 10.2-inch iPad $270, more

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Aqara’s just-released HomeKit Smart Lock U100 with Home Key sees first discount to $161

Aqara Black Friday sale
Reg. $190/$161

Aqara today is officially beginning to ship its new Aqara HomeKit Smart Lock U100. Arriving as one of the first offerings on the market with Apple Home Key support, Amazon is celebrating the launch with the very first chance to save. Courtesy of Aqara’s official Amazon storefront, you can drop the new HomeKit smart lock down to $161.49 shipped after code USCAU100 has been applied at checkout. Normally fetching $190, today’s offer marks the first chance to actually buy the new release at full price, let alone with some savings attached. It’s over $28 off the MSRP and a new all-time low.

Earlier today, we dove into what you can expect from the new smart lock and walked away impressed in our hands-on review. As for how the new release stacks up, Apple HomeKit support really is the star of the show. But it won’t just work with Siri and the rest of your iPhone-friendly accessories, but also with Home Key tech that allows you to unlock just by tapping your phone to the lock with NFC. Otherwise, you’re looking at a sleek front door upgrade with the Aqara Smart Lock U100 that sports a built-in touchscreen and fingerprint sensor for some other ways to unlock without your keys. Head below for more.

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Anker’s new Nano 3 30W GaN charger and Bio Lightning cable hit $26.50 (Reg. $38)

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Anker’s official Amazon storefront today is offering a bundle on two of its newest charging accessories. Right now, you can score the Anker Nano 3 GaN charger for $26.59 shipped with a bundled Bio-Based Lightning Cable after clipping the on-page coupon. Delivering 30% in savings from the usual $38 going rate, this is only the second discount yet on the bundle. It matches the all-time low set back in April for only the second time, too. Anker’s new GaN charger arrives as the Nano 3, which comes in one of five colorways. Launching right beside the iPhone 14 series last fall, the power adapter has some matching designs that can dish out 30W of power to Apple’s latest devices and plenty of other gadgets over the single USB-C port. It sports a folding plug design for easily stowing away in your everyday carry, and packs other features like Anker’s ActiveShield tech to defend against overheating while maxing out its charging capacity on MacBooks and more. We previously took a hands-on look in a Tested with 9to5Toys review, which further explores what to expect.

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Amazon’s smart monitor keeps tabs on dangerous east coast air quality at $55 (Reg. $70)

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Much of the east coast right now is battling the effects of dangerous air quality from the Canadian wildfires. Stepping in to make sure your indoor space is safe from the dusty air, Amazon is now offering its Smart Air Quality Monitor for $54.99 shipped. Already one of the more affordable solutions on the market, pricing gets even better with a $15 discount from the usual $70 going rate. This is the third-best price to date, dropping down to within $6 of the all-time low last set back in December. Providing stats on five different factors of your home’s air quality, this sensor can monitor temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, VOCs, and PM 2.5 particulate matter. Though it’s those last two that really matter for ensuring your home has safe air. It not only alerts you when conditions change, but will also let you automate the rest of your setup based on those stats. So when things get too hot this summer you can automatically kick on the AC, or use a fan to help get some circulation when the air quality drops down. You can also get a better idea of what to expect from our launch coverage.

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This Nanoleaf Lines accent lighting bundle works with HomeKit out of the box at $250 (Save $50)

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Amazon today is now discounting some of our favorite smart lights here at 9to5Toys. The Nanoleaf Lines made a splash when they launched a couple years ago, and they have since gone on to be one of the more unique and popular ways to bring accent lighting to your smart home. Now a 15-line pack is dropping to its best price yet of $249.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the usual $300 price tag and landing on sale for only the third time. It’s matching the only other discount to the all-time low from a few months ago, too. You can get a better idea of what to expect in our hands-on review, though we also take a deeper dive into the Nanoleaf Lines feature set down below.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 7, 2023 – M2 MacBook Air hits $999, Galaxy S23 Ultra $225 off, more

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LEGO Ideas Orient Express slated to launch on November 1 with 2,500 bricks and $300 price tag

Late last year, the LEGO Ideas team announced that we’d be seeing an iconic locomotive getting the brick-built treatment in the near future. Today, confirmation of when we’re going to see the Ideas Orient Express hit store shelves has arrived, as 9to5Toys can now share what to expect from the latest fan-inspired creation that’s launching in November.

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Fitbit’s new Sense 2 Smartwatch lands at best price of the year, now $229 (Save $71)

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Amazon now offers the Fitbit Sense 2 Advanced Health and Fitness Smartwatch for $229 shipped in all three styles. You’re looking at $71 in savings from the usual $300 price tag in order to deliver the best price of the year. This clocks in at $20 under our previous mention and is one of the first chances to save in 2023 so far, too. Not to mention today’s offer arriving just in time to track summer workouts. As the latest flagship wearable from Fitbit, the new Sense 2 improves on the original by packing some new health monitoring tech into a slimmer wrist-friendly design than before. Alongside all of the other ways it has been able to keep tabs on fitness, there’s now a stress-monitoring EDA sensor which joins the built-in GPS, heart rate sensor, and sleep monitoring tech. There’s still 6-day battery life, as well as everything else you can read all about in our launch coverage.

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Tested: Satechi’s Pro Slim Hub is fit for 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 7-port USB 4 design

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At the beginning of the year, Satechi launched its new Pro Hub Slim, a more compact version of its USB-C expansions for Mac. A slimmed-down version of the original models, the new Satechi Pro Slim Hub arrives with much of the expected premium build, matching Apple finishes, and USB 4 interface with seven ports in order to deliver a compelling option right before the 15-inch MacBook Air ships.

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Reserve Samsung’s upcoming OLED G9 49-inch monitor at $50 off and score a $250 gift card

Samsung OLED G9 Pre-order/Save $300

Earlier this year at CES, Samsung took to the showcase to reveal its latest OLED G9 monitor. Bringing vibrant colors and added contrast to your battle station, the new curved 49-inch display will be arriving this summer. Ahead of time, you can reserve the upcoming monitor to lock in pre-order savings and score Samsung’s latest for less.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 6, 2023 – Apple Watch SE 2 all-time lows from $219, OnePlus 11 $100 off, more

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OnePlus 11 5G sees second-ever cash discount to $700 with $100 off 256GB model

Seeing only its second-ever cash discount, the new OnePlus 11 5G has now landed at $699.99 shipped. Slashing $100 when you score the elevated 256GB model, today’s price cut makes this the same price as the standard 128GB model. It’s down from $800 for the first time since March and is matching the all-time low. Everything with the new OnePlus 11 comes centered around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip that on top of the improved performance in its own right, also features integrated AI processes to improve background app usage and improved multitasking. While the pro naming scheme is no where to be found this time around, you will find other fitting inclusions for a flagship handset like a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display backed by Dolby Vision compatibility, as well as a new 80W SUPERVOOC charger for speedy refuels. Its triple rear camera array with 50 MP main sensor rounds out the package you can read in our launch coverage over at 9to5Google. Head below for more.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 5, 2023 – M2 iPad Pro $100 off, Anker WWDC sale from $12, more

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Sonnet debuts new Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 4K60 HDMI and 2.5GbE

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Sonnet today is refreshing its lineup of Thunderbolt 4 hubs with a new and even more versatile option. Looking to be more flexible out of the box, the new Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI Dock now packs a standard 4K60 HDMI port to go alongside the upgraded 2.5GbE slot, 10Gb/s USB-A ports, and 100W of charging passthrough to your MacBook.

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9to5Toys Daily: June 2, 2023 – AirTags $20 each, Sonos summer sale, Belkin MagSafe gear, more

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Google’s latest Chromecast with Google TV 4K hits $40 (Save 20%), plus HD version at $20

Reg. $30+/From $20

Joining the rest of the discounts from the Google realm today as we end the work week, a pair of the brand’s latest streaming media players are now on sale. Headlining is the Chromecast with Google TV 4K at $39.99 shipped. Down from $50, you’re looking at 20% in savings alongside only the third discount of the year. It’s matching the 2023 low in the process, and is the first discount we’ve seen in over 2 months. Google’s latest flagship streaming media player arrives with 4K HDR playback and support for all of your favorite content from the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or even Apple TV+. The Google TV features step up from what we’ve seen from Android TV in the past to deliver a convenient place to peruse, search, and find new shows to watch in one hub. Get a better idea of what to expect from the home theater upgrade in our hands-on review and then head below for more from $20.

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Google’s latest Nest cams now on sale: Nest Doorbell Battery $130, Outdoor Cam $140, more from $80

Reg. $100+/From $80

To end the work week, we’re now tracking price cuts across four entries in Google’s latest lineup of smart home cameras. Including offerings for all around your property – both inside and out – the savings today all kick off with the latest Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) for $129.99 shipped. Down from the usual $180 going rate, you’re looking at $50 in savings alongside the second-best price of the year. It did drop down to $11 less during a 1-day sale back in May, but this is the lowest we’ve seen otherwise in throughout 2023 so far. Google’s latest battery-powered Nest Doorbell arrives with all of the Nest and Assistant integration you’d expect from the brand’s most recent front porch protector. It packs 1080p recording into a refreshed design that’s easier on the eyes than the original model, with the rechargeable battery ditching 24/7 recording in favor of live feed access with 3 hours of local event video history recording. Get a closer look at all of the intricacies in our hands-on review. Head below for more from $80.

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Anker launches new and more affordable 100W USB-C Charger alongside 30W adapter [Deal]

Anker 100W USB-C Charger
Shop now/From $17

Anker today is launching a new pair of USB-C chargers at the lower end of its lineup. Both the new 100W and 30W wall adapters arrive with designs that strike a better balance between must-have features and affordable price tags than many of its other higher-end solutions. Now available for purchase, each of the new Anker USB-C chargers is hitting Amazon with launch discounts attached.

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