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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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$300/$180

V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Headphones hit Amazon all-time low at $180 (Reg. $300)

Amazon is offering the V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone in gunmetal black for $179.99 shipped. Also available from B&H. That’s good for $120 off the going rate at Best Buy, Adorama and just about everywhere else. Today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time low and also the lowest we’ve tracked elsewhere. Over 300 customers have left a 4.4/5 star rating.  


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Intel unveils new Optane SSDs that double as additional RAM for your machine

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Hard drives and SSDs have only gotten faster, more reliable and less expensive; advancements beneficial to everyone from causal web surfers to hardcore gamers and industry professionals. Intel has been leading the pack with innovations in the storage field for some time and has now unveiled a new series of drives with unique features. The company’s latest line of solid state drives will not only sport drastically increased speed and performance, but also the ability to double as extra RAM for a machine.


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LEGO prepares for Cyber Monday with re-release of the 6,000-piece Taj Mahal

Update 11/26: The Taj Mahal set is finally available for purchase from LEGO.

The LEGO Taj Mahal kit has not only been a highly-coveted fan favorite, but also one of the largest models sold by the company for some time. After being dethroned back in September by the new UCS Millennium Falcon, the set’s part-count fell to be the second highest. Today LEGO has announced that it will be resurrecting the iconic Indian landmark in the new Creator Expert 10256 Taj Mahal set. The kit goes on sale November 27th with the retail price of $370. And while the re-release won’t be reclaiming its position, it will be an opportunity for collectors to get their hands on the model.


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LEGO Minecraft Crafting Box 2.0 set hits Amazon low at $48 (Reg. $60), more from $12

Update 10/30/17: Target currently has the LEGO Batman Movie The Penguin™ Arctic Roller (70911) on sale for $23.99. Shipping is $5.99, or free on orders of $35+. In-store pickup is also free, as per the norm. This building kit normally sells for $30 and is a Target exclusive.

Amazon is offering the LEGO Minecraft the Crafting Box 2.0 Building Kit (21135) for $48 shipped. Also available at Walmart with free in-store pick up if you want to get building today. That’s good for 20% off the going rate, scores you a savings of $12 and is a new all-time low at Amazon. The set includes over 700 pieces to recreate models like Steve’s house, a mine, desert area and more. 


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Stranger Things collectibles, apparel and more to get you ready for season 2

The highly anticipated second season of Stranger Things, Netflix’s 80’s-themed sci-fi thriller is finally here, with 9 new episodes of the series now available for streaming. In order to get you ready for the new season, we’ll be rounding up the best collectibles, apparel and other merchandise to help you show off your love of the series.


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Axis Gear brings window shades into the 21st Century w/ smartphone control and more

Smart home devices have been a big hit in 2017, with so many aspects of our houses changing thanks to the technologies. But window shades haven’t changed much even with the advancements. With lights automatically brightening in the evening and coffee pots brewing a batch as your alarm goes off, it’s surprising blinds haven’t gotten the same treatment. AXIS Gear is looking to change that with its motorized window shade system that offers smartphone controls and more.


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Store all your files and backups on Seagate’s $150 8TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive

Newegg offers the Seagate Expansion 8TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for $149.99 shipped once code EMCXBRCG2 has been applied at checkout. That’s good for $20 off the going rate at B&H, scores you an extra $15 from Amazon’s sale price as well as the all-time low there and is the best offer available. Over 6,000 customers have left a 4.2/5 stars.


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Stock up on LEGO kits at a discount: Star Wars, Minecraft, and more from $20

Amazon offers the LEGO Star Wars Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike 75532 Building Kit for $43.99 shipped. That’s good for 20% off the going rate, saves you $11 from other retailers like Walmart and is a new all-time low at Amazon. The set includes over 450 pieces needed to build the the posable 9-inch tall Scout Trooper figure. 


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Protect your DSLR on-the-go w/ the Lowepro Adventura 140 Camera Bag for $10, more

Amazon offers the Lowepro Adventura 140 Camera Shoulder Bag for DSLR or Camcorder for $9.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Adorama and Walmart. That’s good for 50% off the regular going rate, is the lowest we’ve seen it go at Amazon this year and the best offer available. Over 500 shoppers left a 4.2/5 star rating.  


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Preorder Amazon’s new Cloud Cam Security Camera for $120 each and save up to $70

Amazon has unveiled some additional devices to its lineup of Alexa-compatible gadgets. The new Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera is currently available for preorder at $119.99 shipped with a November 8th release date. And if you’re looking to outfit your home with more than one, you can score some savings along the way. A 2-pack of the cameras goes for $199.99 and saves you $40 when applying code 2CLOUDCAM at checkout. If you opt for 3, you can save $70 with code 3CLOUDCAM and drop the total to $289.99 shipped.


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How-to: Turn your smart home into a haunted house just in time for Halloween

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Through October we’ve been offering tips in order to get you and your home ready for Halloween. And with the frightful holiday around the corner, there’s still just enough time to help get your home ready for guests and trick-or-treaters. What better way than to leverage some of your smart home devices towards a spooky display of decorations fit for the modern age.


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Synology 2-Bay NAS handles all your storage woes for $180 shipped (Reg. $250)

Update: Currently out of stock, but check back in later to see if more unit arrive.

Newegg offers the Synology DS216play 2-bay Network Attached Storage drive for $179.99 shipped. That’s good for $70 off the going rate at Amazon, is $60 less than the all-time low there and the best offer available. It carries a 4.3/5 star rating from 120 shoppers. 
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You can always use more screen space: LG 34″ UltraWide Monitor for $260 (Reg. $330)

BuyDig’s official eBay storefront offers the 2017 LG 34-inch (34UM60-P) WFHD IPS Ultrawide Freesync Monitor for $259.99 shipped. All you need to do to lock in the savings is add the monitor to your cart. That’s good for $150 off the original list price, is $70 less than the going rate direct from BuyDig and a match of our previous mention. Rated 4.8/5 stars from eBay shoppers.


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Wink unveils Lookout, its new competitively-priced DIY home security system

Outfitting our homes with connected outlets, digital assistants and smart devices is about more than just a novel way to control your lights. These systems also give you peace of mind thanks to security and monitoring capabilities. As a long-time player in the home automation market, Wink has now expanded the company’s smart home offerings with a competitively-priced DIY security system name Lookout.


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The multi-colored 3rd Gen. Philips Hue starter kit works with HomeKit for $140 shipped

Amazon is offering the Philips Hue 3rd Generation A19 White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit for $140.42 shipped. That’s good for $60 off the going rate at Walmart, saves you a few dollars from Best Buy’s sale price and is the best offer available. Today’s deal is $1 less than our previous mention and within $0.50 of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.1/5 stars and is a #1 best seller at Amazon.


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CyberPower 1325VA UPS has 10 outlets and 2 USB ports for $122 shipped (Reg. $190)

Newegg offers the CyberPower 1325VA 810W Pure Sine Wave UPS with 10 Outlet and 2 USB Charging Ports for $121.99 shipped after code EMCBRCE69 has been entered during checkout. That nets you a savings of $68, is $3 less than our previous mention and the best offer currently out there. For comparison, it goes for $190 at Best Buy where it’s rated 4.9/5 stars.


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Wiral Lite is the portable cable camera rig for GoPros and iPhones

Drones are often the go-to device for capturing unique shots and impressive footage. But with the Wiral LITE, there’s a new player in town. The motorized cable camera rig lets you take your camera game to the next level with smooth, overhead panning shots. And unlike drones, Wiral comes in at a more affordable price, fit for hobbyists and pros alike.


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The CyberPower 1000VA UPS keeps your gear up and running for $75 (Reg. $110)

B&H offers the CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS for $74.95 shipped when the on-page coupon is applied at checkout. That’s good for $35 off the regular going rate at Amazon and Newegg, is a match of the lowest price we’ve tracked and the best offer available. Rated 4.5/5 stars from over 3,600 Amazon shoppers.


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iPhone X preorders are almost here, have a new case ready for under $4 shipped

Ringke Official via Amazon is offering a selection of its iPhone cases for under $4 shipped when item-specific codes are added at checkout. In order to lock in the savings you will need to choose the listing without Amazon fulfillment (looks like this). All of Ringke’s cases are generally well-rated. Head below to check out our top picks!


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HDHomeRun CONNECT TV Tuner is perfect for cord-cutters at $70 (Reg. $100)

B&H offers the SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Digital TV Tuner for $69.99 shipped. That’s good for $30 off the regular going rate and at Best Buy, is $8 under the Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently out there. What’s even better is that B&H only collects tax at time of purchase for New York and New Jersey residents. Rated 4.6/5 stars from nearly 100 Best Buy shoppers.


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Sengled Dimmable LED Smart Light Bulbs offer voice-control for less at $13 shipped

Home Depot offers the Sengled Element Plus 60W A19 Dimmable LED Smart Light Bulb for $12.99 shipped. Also available at Amazon, although you’ll have to wait 2-4 weeks for delivery. That’s good for $3 off the regular going rate, is a match of our previous mention and the best offer available. Rated 4.1/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.


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See who’s at the door from anywhere w/ the $196 Ring Pro Video Doorbell (Orig. $250)

Good Guys Electronics via Rakuten offers the Ring Pro Video Doorbell with Amazon Alexa support for $195.99 shipped when code GOODGUY24 is applied at checkout. That’s good for $24 off the list price, saves you $47 from Amazon and is within $10 of the all-time low there. Today’s deal is the best offer available and carries a 4/5 star rating from nearly 9,000 Amazon customers where it is a #1 best seller.


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Capture 4K video on a budget with the YI Action Camera for $156 (Reg. $190)

YI Technology via Amazon offers its 4K Sports and Action Video Camera in Pearl White for $155.99 shipped when code PGOFWXXO has been applied at checkout. That’s good for $33 off the going rate, is $1 more than our previous mention and the lowest offer we’ve tracked at Amazon this year. Rated 4/5 stars from over 500 customers.


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The best-selling AmazonBasics Tripod can be yours for just $13 Prime shipped

Amazon is currently offering its AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag for $12.96 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s good for $4 off the regular going rate, is within $0.50 of the all-time low and a match of our previous mention. It carries a 4.1/5 star rating from over 1,900 shoppers and is the #1 best-selling tripod Amazon has to offer. 
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Score Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular 32GB for $302 (Refurb, Orig. $729)

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Guarantee Cellular (97% positive feedback) via eBay offers the manufacturer refurbished 9.7-inch 32GB iPad Pro Verizon GSM Unlocked Wi-Fi + Cellular in Space Gray and Rose Gold for $301.99 shipped. That’s good for $277 off the going rate for a refurbished model from Apple, saves you $427 from the original list price and is the lowest offer we’ve tracked. Includes a 60-day warranty from the seller.


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Don’t let a storm take down your Wi-Fi: APC 125VA 3-outlet UPS drops to $20

Newegg offers the APC Back-UPS Connect 125VA 75 Watts 3 Outlets UPS BGE70 for $19.99 shipped when code APCBGE7Q4 has been applied at checkout. That’s good for $10 off the regular going rate and drops the price to match our previous mention as well as the Amazon all-time low. Almost 700 Amazon customers have left a 4.2/5 star rating.


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comma.ai unveils EON dashcam with automatic recording, navigation and music streaming

comma.ai launched not too long ago as a venture to create more affordable and accessible self-driving vehicles. After some mishaps, the company has refocused its efforts towards consumer-oriented car accessories, which has now been expanded with the release of the new EON Dashcam. The latest device from the self-driving car company combines standard dashcam features like drive-recording with navigation, music streaming and more.


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Log weight and more straight to your iPhone with this Bluetooth body scale for $23

1byone Products (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers its Bluetooth Body Scale for iOS and Android for $22.99 when code QCTEQRR6 is used at checkout. Shipping is free with a Prime membership or in orders over $25. That’s good for $10 off the regular going rate, is $4 less than the Amazon all-time low and the best offer we’ve tracked. As a #1 best seller in its Amazon category, it carries a 4.3/5 star rating from over 1,700 shoppers.


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LG 34-inch UltraWide Monitor has 2 Thunderbolt and HDMI inputs for $480 (Reg. $660)

Newegg offers the LG 34UB88-P 34-inch UltraWide Gaming Monitor with 2 Thunderbolt ports for $480 shipped once code EMCBRBK63 has been entered at checkout. That’s good for $270 off the list price, saves you $180 compared to B&H and is the best offer we’ve tracked. This model is light on reviews, but LG monitors are some of the best available on the market. 


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Score the Unlocked Essential 128GB Android Smartphone for $600 shipped ($100 off)

Best Buy offers the Unlocked Essential 4G LTE 128GB Android smartphone in Black Moon for $599.99 shipped. That’s good for $100 off the going rate at Amazon and direct from Essential. This is one of the first price drops we’ve seen on the new smartphone, and is the lowest it has been offered for. Rated 4.2/5 stars and you can dive into our review for more in-depth info.


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Backup all your family photos and more for $90 w/ WD’s 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

Best Buy’s official eBay storefront offers the WD easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $89.99 shipped. Also available direct. That’s good for $110 off the original list price and is a match of our previous mention as well as the lowest we’ve seen it go for. Today’s deal is the best offer available. It carries a 4.7/5 star rating from over 750 Best Buy customers.


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Say goodbye to that heap of messy cables w/ these management sleeves for $11

EMARTHTECH (100% positive all-time feedback) via Amazon offers a 4-pack of its Cable Management Sleeves with zipper for $10.99 when code ISZ8L4YN is applied at checkout. You’ll grab free shipping with a Prime membership or in orders over $25. That’s good for $4 off the regular going rate, is $3 less than the previous all-time low and the best offer we’ve tracked. As the #1 best-selling cable sleeve, it carries a 4.3/5 star rating.  


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The Poker II Mechanical keyboard w/ Cherry MX Blue switches for $90 (Reg. $110)

Newegg offers the iKBC Poker II Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Blue Switch in Black for $90 shipped after code 1019CBS10 has been applied at checkout. That’s good for nearly 20% off the regular going rate, matches the lowest price we’ve seen the keyboard go for and is the best offer currently available. Reviews are light, but other KBC Poker keyboards are highly-rated


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The DEEBOT M80 Pro Robotic Vacuum mops and sweeps for $178 shipped

Ecovacs Robotics (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers its DEEBOT M80 Pro Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Mop and Water Tank for $178.48 shipped when code ZT3PBKFF has been applied at checkout. That’s good for just over $31 off the going rate and is within $8 of the Amazon all-time low. Today’s deal is the best offer currently available. It carries a 4.4/5 star rating from over 500 customers. 


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LEGO Ideas Women of NASA set brings brick-built space exploration to store shelves

Update 11/1: The set is now available for $24.99 Prime shipped from Amazon, the LEGO store and more.

On the tail end of new Star Wars sets from earlier in the month, LEGO is keeping the new kits coming by offering some more details on a highly anticipated model. Backed by LEGO Ideas, the Women of NASA set is finally ready for a public release. Complete with 231 pieces, 4 minifigures and 3 dioramas, the set looks to be a great way to get kids interested in space from an early age.


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Control Wi-Fi outlets and more with GE’s $16.50 Smart Home Switch (Reg. $20)

Amazon offers the GE Add-On Switch for GE Z-Wave and Wireless Smart Switch in white for $16.57 shipped with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s good for just under $4 off the regular going rate and at retailers like Home Depot, is the best price we’ve seen this year and within a $1 of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.2/5 stars from over 2,000 customers.


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Cut the cord and still get local channels w/ these 50-mile HDTV Antenna from $15

VanskyTek via Amazon offers its 50-mile range Indoor HDTV Antenna for $14.99 shipped when code ATENE2V4 has been applied at checkout. You’ll net free shipping on orders over $25 or with a Prime membership. That’s good for $10 off the regular going rate, is $2 less than our previous mention and the best available. Rated 3.9/5 stars. Don’t forget to head here and see which channels are available in your area.


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This Bluetooth Smart Scale measures weight & body composition for $25 shipped

Beebo-US and HomeSmart (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers the Koogeek Smart Bluetooth Body Scale for $25.15 shipped when code FYYH6QQG has been added at checkout. That’s good for $12 off the going rate, is $4 less than the previous Amazon all-time low and the best offer available. Rated 3.9/5 stars.


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