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’s BrickHeadz line of collectable figures have featured some of the most iconic characters to ever be created in brick form. The newest additions to the lineup features the fearsome bounty hunter Boba Fett alongside a Carbon-frozen Han Solo. Releasing as a New York Comic-Con exclusive, this new kit is sure to be a must-have collectors item for fans of LEGO and Star Wars alike.
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Update: You can apply code HOMEDEPOT10 at checkout to save an extra $10 on your order.
Home Depot offers the Nanoleaf Aurora Modular Smart Lighting Kit for $179.99 shipped. That’s good for $20 off the regular going rate and is the best offer currently available. We rarely see discounts Nanoleaf’s lighting solution and today’s deal is within $20 of the lowest we’ve tracked. Rated 4.5/5 stars from Best Buy shoppers, largely agreeing with our hands-on review.
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Amazon is offering the Insteon SwitchLinc Remote Control with Amazon Alexa support in white for $31.28 shipped. That’s good for $19 off the going rate and is $9 less than our previous mention. For comparison it goes for $50 at B&H and Home Depot. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
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Home Depot is offering the Honeywell Wi-Fi Touchscreen Thermostat for $74 shipped. That’s good for $15 off the going rate, is the best available and a match for the lowest offer we’ve tracked. It carries a 4.2/5 star rating from over 700 shoppers.
Amazon offers the Philips Wake-up Light with Sunrise Simulation alarm clock (HF3500) for $39.99 shipped when activating the on-page coupon. That takes 20% off the going rate, scores you $10 in savings and is a match of our previous mention. Today’s deal is also the best available and a tie for the Amazon all-time low. Almost 1,300 shoppers have left a 3.8/5 star rating.
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Amazon is currently offering the iDevices HomeKit-enabled Smart Switch for $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That saves you around $7 compared to the going rate and is $2 less than our previous mention. Over 55% of shoppers left a 4+ star rating.
Vanskytek (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers its Clear 50-Mile Range Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna for $16.99 when applying code IIJUEF17 at checkout. You’ll net free shipping on orders over $25 or with a Prime membership. That saves you $7 from the going rate, is $3 less than the Amazon all-time low and the best currently available. Rated 3.9/5 stars. Head here to check which channels are in your area.
Just a few weeks ago Sphero was back at it with two new droids straight out of a galaxy far far away. But now the company has unveiled yet another addition to its popular smartphone-enabled robots. In its most affordable and smallest form-factor to date, Sphero’s new Mini packs the features you know and love into a delightfully small package.
Vantrue via Amazon offers its N2 1080p Front and Rear Dual-lens Dash Cam for $109.99 shipped when code ONI3TTOI has been applied at checkout. That’s good for $60 off the regular going rate, is less than $1 more than our previous mention and the best available. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
Toys R Us is taking 40% off a selection of LEGO sets starting at $15 when promo code LEGOSALE has been applied at checkout. All items in the sale net you free shipping and most offer in-strore pickup if you want to get building this weekend. That saves you up $50 off your new kit and drops the prices of many of the sets to the lowest we’ve seen. Head below to see our top picks!
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DJI’s official eBay storefront offers its Inspire 1 V2.0 Quadcopter with 4K Video Camera in manufacturer refurbished condition for $1,499 shipped. That’s good for $600 off the original list price and saves you $400 compared to the going rate over at B&H. Today’s deal is the lowest we’ve tracked and the best available. It carries a 4.3/5 stars. DJI’s standard 1-year warranty is included.
Smart devices are on the rise with more and more gadgets being added to our homes as time goes on. These products offer great benefits to our daily routines, smart home and more, but often times stand out from the rest of our decor. Halo, a new smart security camera breaks the mold and comes in a variety of styles to offer a more natural look that blends in with its surroundings.
Amazon is currently offering the LEGO Star Wars Encounter on Jakku building kit for $34.99 shipped. That’s good for $25 off the list price, is the lowest we’ve tracked at Amazon and the best available. This set includes 530 pieces, 4 minifigures and more to recreate your favorite scenes from The Force Awakens.
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Update: Wal-Mart currently has the LG V20 64GB H910A Unlocked GSM in Titan Gray for just $302.52 shipped or in-store pickup. This deal marks the new lowest price we’ve seen for the LG V20, and it’s a solid phone for the price for sure.
B&H offers the LG V20 Unlocked 64GB Android Smartphone in Titan Gray for $349.99 shipped. That’s good for $200 off the list price and matches our previous mention as well as the lowest offer we’ve tracked. You’ll find that it still goes for over $500 at retailers like Newegg. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
Vanskytek (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers its Motion Activated LED Light Strip for $13.99 shipped after you’ve applied code BEDLGT30 at checkout. Prime members will score free shipping alongside orders over $25. That’s good for $11 off the regular going rate and beats our previous mention by under $1. Today’s deal is also the best offer we’ve tracked. Rated 4/5 stars from over 400 customers.
ECOVACS Robotics (99% positive feedback) via Amazon is currently offering its DEEBOT M80 Pro Smartphone-enabled Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Mop for $179.38 shipped when code 2RY3KW8O has been applied at checkout. That’s good for over $50 off your purchase, is within $10 of the all-time low and the best offer currently available. Over 450 shoppers left a 4.1/5 star rating.
Given the success of other accent lighting smart home products, LIFX is now throwing its hat into the ring with its latest smartphone-enabled lighting system. Deemed the LIFX Tile, the new system brings a fully customizable wall-mounted LED lighting system with HomeKit support to the company’s lineup of smart home gear.
BuyDig is currently offering the BeyerDynamic DT-990 600 Ohm Over-Ear Brushed Headphones for $169 shipped after code POWERUP has been applied at checkout. That takes $80 off the list price, is $10 less than our previous mention and the best offer available. It carries a 4.5/5 star rating from over 250 Amazon shoppers.
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Amazon is currently offering the Roku Express HD Streaming Media player for $24.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Also matched at Best Buy and B&H. That’s good for $5 off the regular going rate and matches our previous mention as well as the Amazon all-time low. It carries a 4.4/5 star rating from over 3,700 shoppers.
The LEGO Batman movie came out at the beginning of the year and to little surprise was a huge hit. A line of sets was released alongside the feature-length animated film which were fantastic builds for Batman fans and LEGO collectors alike. Now with the holiday season rolling around, LEGO is looking to wow fans once again with the release of its massive new Joker Manor (70922) set. The kit is scheduled to release on Black Friday with a $270 price tag and includes almost 3,500 pieces, 10 minifigures, tons of play features and more.
Given the success of AirPods it was no surprise that Bose released a pair of Google Assistant-powered headphones on Friday. Alongside that announcement, Bose also expanded its lineup with a new audio device in a much less conventional form. The company’s new SoundWear Bluetooth Speaker wraps around your neck to offer personalized surround sound audio without cutting off what’s happening around you.
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Update: This popular deal is back!
Amazon offers the Star Wars Original Trilogy Blu-ray + DVD Combo Box Set for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Also available at Target with in-store pickup. That’s good for $8 off the going rate at Best Buy and is a new all-time low at Amazon. If you don’t own the iconic sci-fi trilogy, now’s the time to pick up the 6-disc set at the best price we’ve seen. As a #1 best seller, over 6,500 shoppers left a 4.5/5 star rating.
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Best Buy’s official eBay store is currently offering the LG 29-inch LED UltraWide FreeSync Monitor (29UM60-P) for $209.99 shipped. Also available directly from Best Buy. That’s good for $140 off the regular going rate, is within $10 of our previous mention and the best offer available. It carries a 4.6/5 star rating.
Ever since getting my first Fitbit way back in 2013 I’ve been addicted to tracking as much data about myself as I can. Over the years I’ve used a variety of gadgets, but haven’t found a smart scale I’ve really loved. After Qardio unveiled its new QardioBase 2 smart scale I was hesitant to give it a shot. But after going hands-on I just might have found the ideal weight and measurement tracking scale.
The LEGO Ideas crowdfunding program has been on a roll recently with the impressive and detailed sets its been responsible for getting on store shelves. Since we last checked in the Old Fishing Store has been released with a few more sets on the way. Continuing our previous coverage, we’ll be taking a look at the coolest models we saw in August and September.
If you haven’t heard, smart speakers and voice assistants are all the rage right now. But if you’ve found something lacking in the stationery devices like the Amazon Echo, then do we have the perfect new gadget for you. Launching via Kickstarter, Aire combines a home assistant with a fully autonomous voice-controlled drone.
Social media has made it easier than ever to share photos and videos with our friends and family. But over time this endeavor has become more impersonal. Loop, a new digital picture frame, looks to solve this by aggregating all of this important content into a single place for viewing in ones home.
Internet-connected gadgets have been on the rise for some time, with no end in sight for the trend. While internet-connected lights are already fairly common, GE’s new Sol kicks things up a notch by being ‘the first Alexa-enabled lamp.’ After having caught a glimpse at the new Alexa-enabled device nearly a year ago the Sol is now finally available for purchase.
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Having a reliable backpack is just as important as the gear we stow in them. And now that the school year is back in full swing for many, you may have realized that last year’s bag just isn’t cutting it anymore. If you haven’t been sure which bag is worthy of being your daily driver, Speck’s new Ruck backpack is absolutely worth a look. Head below for our hands-on review to see why.
Amazon is currently offering a large selection of its AmazonClassics Kindle eBooks for free. That saves you around $8 a book versus purchasing the paperback editions and is the lowest some of these novels have gone for. Ratings vary from novel to novel, but most eBooks carry a solid 4+ star rating across the board.
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Amazon is back with yet another trial kit offering filled with Mr. Olympia Sports and Nutrition products for $9.99. This deal is exclusively for Prime members which scores you free shipping as well. Included with the box is a free $10 credit to be used on a future purchase. Amazon’s latest sample box is full of fitness related snacks and drinks to refill protein, electrolytes and more, just like the Optimum Nutrition box.
Despite not having released a new camera in some time, Polaroid’s products have still managed to hold onto their iconic status in the smartphone dominated world. Now after more than a decade, Polaroid is back with a new $100 model, which draws on the company’s classic design to create a more modern instant camera deemed the OneStep 2 i-Type.
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Amazon is offering the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar Building Kit (75184) for $34.76 shipped. Also available at Walmart. That takes over $5 off the regular going rate and drops the price to hit a new all-time low at Amazon, as well as anywhere else for that matter. Packed with 24 micro builds, you can check out our launch coverage to get a more in-depth look at what the kit has to offer.
Starting the day out with a freshly brewed cup of tea is a morning ritual for many. Launching via Kickstarter, the new Teamosa brewer wants to up the ante – Antioxidants that is – of your daily routine by taking advantage of ultrasonic waves to help brew a healthier cup of tea. Boasting smartphone connectivity as well, Teamoas joins traditional tea brewing with the latest technologies to help you wake up to that perfect cup.
Amazon is offering Prime members another of its sample boxes, this time filled with Optimum Nutrition products for $7.99 shipped. As per usual with these trial packs, you’ll receive a credit equal to the price of the box to spend later on related products. This time around the box includes a variety of nutrition supplements to give you that extra edge following a workout.
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Amazon is offering Prime members its Crest 3D White 1 Hour Express Whitestrip Teeth Whitening Strips Sample Kit for $4.99 shipped. Just like other sample boxes we’ve seen in the past, this one also includes a credit towards a future purchase, effectively making it free. Over 400 shoppers have enjoyed the box so far, rating it at 4.1/5 stars.
Smartphones are the most ubiquitous cameras around these days, with iPhone photography only getting better over the years. With many ditching their point-and-shoots or even DSLRs, more and more photographers are opting to use their pocket-sized device to capture photos and videos. WaterField, a veteran Apple accessory maker, has now released a bag specifically for these iPhone photographers in honor of the new device slated to launch this afternoon.
Consumer-oriented VR gadgets have been on the rise, allowing just about anyone to capture immersive 3D content with their phones or a standalone device. While some new models have been branching out to also capture omnidirectional audio as well, a new Indiegogo campaign is looking to turn your earbuds into the easiest way to record 3D audio.
As summer slowly begins transitioning to autumn, the desire to cruise the streets may shift towards biking through trails lined with fall-foliage. The standard eBike may not be the best when it comes to tackling rough terrain, but that isn’t even a slight concern for the Speedfox AMP, which is fully-equipped to handle all the great outdoors can throw at it.
These days, Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen, with practically every company in the space having released one. Bose, a long-time player in the Bluetooth speaker market has now unveiled the SoundLink Micro, which hopes to stand out from the competition thanks to its super-small profile and ultra-rugged design.
It may not seem like it, but we’re almost to that festive time of year again. And in anticipation of the holidays, LEGO has released three new versions of its yearly Advent Calendar. Comprised of 24 days worth of winter-themed builds, you’ll be able to create miniature models and minifigures from LEGO’s Star Wars, City and Friends series.
The Internet of Things as well as general smartphone connected gadgets and appliances were once again a big hit at IFA. In the home goods space, this week Neato showcased a new addition to its popular lineup of smart vacuums. Touting a refinished exterior as well as enhanced features, the new Botvac D7 looks to be the finest robotic vacuum on the market.
Buy NowBack in 2015 with the release of The Force Awakens, a new fan favorite character emerged in the form of the lovable BB-8. Now with the second film in the trilogy coming to theaters in just a few months, LEGO has decided to give the droid the star treatment with a fully brick-built model. With over 1,100 pieces and a few noteworthy play features, the LEGO BB-8 is great for collectors and all-around fans alike.
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Best Buy offers the TCL 55-Inch 4K Roku Smart LED Ultra HDTV (2017 model) with 3 HDMI ports for $399.99 shipped. Also available at Amazon, but you’ll have to wait 2-4 weeks for the TV to ship. That takes $50 off the going rate, dropping the price to match our previous mention, as well as the all-time low. Rated 4.4/5 stars from over 500 Amazon shoppers.
Retro gaming has been on the rise, with last year’s hit NES Classic and now the recently announced SNES remake looking to be one of the hottest gadgets this holiday season. Hoping to take advantage of all the commotion, Capcom has recreated Street Fighter II for the Super NES in a limited production run; complete with vintage iconography and classic SNES cartridge.
With the popularity of Virtual Reality continuing to grow, so too has the handheld 360-degree camera scene. In the past year, the market has flooded with contenders, which means Ricoh’s latest Theta V 360-degree camera will certainly have to pack some impressive features to standout from the pack.
With Virtual Reality, alongside Mixed/Augmented Reality being as popular as they have been recently, it’s no surprise that even companies like Dell are throwing their hats into the ring. Now at Berlin’s IFA Trade Show, ASUS too has entered the fray with its new Windows Mixed Reality-based Headset.
onHaving a reliable way to charge your devices when on-the-go has become a necessity for many. While the market is filled with various power packs all sporting different specs and features, RAVPower has entered with a versatile 15000mAh Solar Charger. With a rugged design, impressive battery capacity and the ability to recharge itself in sunlight, you’ll want to head below to see how the RAVPower Charger stacks up.