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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.

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Today’s best iOS app price drops: Legend of Mana, loads of Final Fantasy titles, Actraiser, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+

Welcome to your personal App Store deal tracker, featuring the best handpicked price drops on iOS games and apps each and every work day. Our App Store deals are joined by the M2 MacBook Air starting from the $799 low alongside Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro at $500 off, and the 1TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro in Space Black at nearly $150 off, plus everything else you’ll find right here. As for the apps, we have a sizable collection of Final Fantasy classics on sale alongside the legendary Mana series, Actraiser Renaissance, Teslagrad, and PARANORMASIGHT, and more. Head below for today’s best iOS price drops. 

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Best Buy Back to School sale now live: M2 MacBook Air from $799, smart speakers $18, TVs under $400, more

Back to School/Now live

Best Buy is continuing its run of notable summer sales with the launch of this week’s Back to School event. While for some the summer is still in full swing, it’s certainly not too soon to score a deal on some gear to ready you, the kids, or otherwise for next semester. The retailer has now launched another wide-ranging event across loads of product categories, but, perhaps even more so than previous sales, is squarely focusing in on tech. You will find some dorm-ready kitchen and home goods, but the real highlights at first glance are on the Apple gear, Samsung tablets, speakers, and smart TVs. Head below for a closer look at this year’s early Best Buy Back to School sale. 

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Today’s best game deals: Octopath Traveler II up to 50% off, Ghosts ‘n Goblins $10, more

Reg. $40+/$30

Best Buy is now offering Octopath Traveler II on Nintendo Switch for $29.99 with free shipping for My Best Buy members (free to sign up here). Regularly $60 and currently out of stock for Nintendo Switch on Amazon, this is up to 50% off and the lowest price we can find. It has more recently been selling for $40 at most retailers, and you can now land a copy at one of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. You’ll also find this one down at the same $29.99 Prime shipped via Amazon for PS5. Octopath Traveler II is a love letter of sorts to classic RPGs from the 8- and 16-bit eras. The story takes place in Solistia where gamers can take on the role of “one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.” Alongside the mix of retro pixel art and 3DCG, you’ll also find a blend of new and old gameplay mechanics by way of the job and skill systems – “each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more.” Head below for more. 

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elago’s new AW5 case wraps your Samsung Galaxy Buds 3/Pro in glorious Game Boy goodness at $14.50

elago AW5 Game Boy case for Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro-01
Game Boy/$14.50

We love the fun and playful elago AirPods cases, from ice cream and avocado designs to classic cassettes, Mac-inspired covers and, arguably, the most popular of them all, the Game Boy model. They clearly aren’t for everyone, but when it comes to folks that can appreciate this sort of whimsical approach to tech accessories, elago is one of the best. It has recently issued its AW5 Game Boy case for Samsung’s brand new Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds and you can already score a nice little launch deal on it. 

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Moment Summer sale live at up to 50% off: Tele T-Series iPhone lens, leather cases, more from $15

Annual Moment Summer sale
50% off/$15

After featuring its big Warehouse clearance sale last month, the annual Moment Summer sale has now arrived. The brand delivers some of our favorite iPhone lens attachments as well as iPhone cases and leather AirPods Pro covers, alongside a host of other accessories including bags and totes, but that’s just for starters. Now offering as much as 50% off the going rates, you’ll find both the older M-Series and newer T-Series smartphone lens attachments on sale to upgrade your photography game this summer as well as a host of deals on the aforementioned accessories. All of the offers are waiting right here, but you’ll find some top picks highlighted below as well. 

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New official LE Concord DualSense Wireless Controller brings the sci-fi vibes, pre-order now

Concord Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

Just ahead of next month’s official debut of Concord and its PvP battles on PS5, the new official limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller has arrived. Sony says the design “showcases the colourfully vibrant nature of this new and spectacular sci-fi” experience with pre-orders now live roughly one month before the game itself goes prime time. 

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Prime Day pricing still live on Apple’s 24-inch M3 iMac starting from $1,149 (Reg. $1,299)

M3 iMac
Reg. $1,299/$1,149

Update: The Prime Dy pricing is still live on most colorways of Apple’s latest 24-inch M3 iMac.

Amazon is now offering Apple’s latest 24-inch M3 iMac down down at $1,149 shipped after you clip the on-page coupon on all four colorways of the base 256GB model. Still up at the full $1,299 via Best Buy and currently marked down to $1,199 via B&H, Amazon is now offering nearly $150 off the latest Apple all-in-one desktop machine. This deals lands on par with our Memorial Day mention and the price drop before that, coming within $1 of the best price we have tracked in 2024. You will find the 10-core models seeing the same $150 price drop right now as well, alongside select colorways of the 10-core 512GB variants from $1,449. Head below for more details. 

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Troubadour debuts new waterproof MacBook Tote bag made from recycled plastic bottles

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Troubadour, a brand that falls under the same fold as the beloved MUJJO, is introducing its new Apex Everyday Tote MacBook and laptop bag today. The brand is best known for its range of tech and everyday carriers, from backpacks and crossbody slings, to Messenger bags, duffles, and more, for the office, running errands, overnight trips, and weekends away. Delivering modern design sensibilities with a touch of luxury that lands with mid-range prices somewhere between the lower-end options and the luxury solutions, the new MacBook Tote is the latest addition to the brand’s Apex lineup and it’s now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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CASETiFY teams up with Marvel on new Deadpool and Wolverine Apple gear collection

Deadpool and Wolverine iPhone cases-iPad AirPods

Update: The official CASETiFY Deadpool and Wolverine collection is now live and available for purchase.

It’s been a little while since we touched down with CASETiFY’s growing lineup of official crossover Apple gear collections, but with the new Deadpool x Wolverine lineup set to touchdown soon, it’s about time we did. The Merc with the Mouth is about to take center stage with (just about) everyone’s favorite X-Men, and CASETiFY is set to launch a new collection of iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch bands, AirPod cases, MacBook covers, and more in collaboration with Marvel to celebrate. Head below or a closer look. 

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Burton Goods debuts new full-grain leather cuff Apple Watch Bands, exclusively 25% off for 9to5 readers

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Exclusive/25% off

Burton Goods makes some of the best leather Apple Watch bands out there. They are easily in our top 5 you can buy anywhere, if not higher, and the lineup is growing today with two new cuff models. On top of that, we have secured 9to5 readers a special exclusive discount that will knock 25% off your order using code 95AW25 at checkout. This code will yield the lowest possible price you’ll find anywhere and you can learn about the new Burton Goods Logan Leather Cuff and Leather Cuff For Apple Watch Ultra down below. 

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Xbox just announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is landing on Game Pass tomorrow

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III will land on Game Pass

We all know Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is set to take center stage this fall on October 25 – check out the latest gameplay showcase here, but the official Xbox Wire just announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming to Game Pass on July 24, that’s tomorrow. To get gamers ready for the latest installment in the series, Xbox has now announced COD MW3 will be making its way to Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate in less than 24 hours time. 

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Bring home the gold with Nomad’s new red, white, and blue Olympics Apple Watch Sport Band

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Nomad is back again today with a new limited edition Apple Watch band release, this time in celebration of the 2024 Summer Games. It has been a busy few months over at Nomad, first with the release of its wonderful Find My wallet tracker card with MagSafe charging, then its brand new leather passport holder, followed by the limited edition “Blurple” Watch band, and more recently, its wall adapter with an integrated Apple Watch charger. But it’s summer releases clearly aren’t done yet. The brand its now ready to unleash its patriotic Apple Watch Sport Band, clad in red, white, and blue striping designed in honor of athletes across the world. Now available for purchase, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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ESR debuts new bi-fold wallet with built-in Find My and early bird pricing from $38 (Selling out quick)

Geo Wallet with built-in Find My action
Reg. $55/From $38

ESR is an affordable tech accessory brand we have been featuring around here for years. It delivers everything from Qi2 MagSafe chargers to iPhone car mounts and just about everything in-between at prices that tend to undercut just about everyone out there. Well today, it is taking its latest creation to Kickstarter to serve up some early bird deals on the new Geo Wallet with built-in Find My action. Pricing kicks off from just $38 for folks that opt in early (but you better act quick, as units are selling out fast) with delivery scheduled for September of this year. Head below for more details. 

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Apple’s previous M2 iPad Pro models now up to $900 off for today only starting from $699

Best Buy M2 11-inch iPad Pro
$900 off/From $699

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, and now running alongside its Great Summer Sale, Best Buy is offering folks who just don’t need the M4 models some massive price drops on the previous-generation iPad Pro models. While we are tracking some solid deals on the more affordable configurations right now (you’ll find those down below as well), it is also stepping in with up to $900 in savings on the 1TB and 2TB models both with and without the cellular connectivity for today only. 

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Tested: SANDMARC’s 100mm iPhone Macro Lens takes pics so close-up and detailed, folks won’t believe you took them

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Exclusive deal

After getting a chance to test out the SANDMARC Telephoto zoom lens for capturing distant images recently, it’s now time to bring it up close and personal with its 100mm iPhone Macro Lens. I had a blast with the zoom lens and came away very impressed, and, maybe it’s just me, but I’m having even more fun with the Macro model. Head below for my hands-on impressions of the 100mm iPhone Macro Lens and an exclusive deal in the latest edition of Tested with 9to5Toys.

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Eve’s new smart Weather Station with Matter sees first deal down at $60 (Reg. $80)

Eve Weather Station with Matter
25% off/$60

Eve, one of our favorite HomeKit-ready smart home brands, just debuted its new Matter-equipped smart Weather Station and we are now tracking the first chance to save. The new Matter model debuted last Thursday at $80 what essentially the same wonderful design and tech as the previous, and still viable on HomeKit model, just with official Matter support in two. Regularly $80, you can score on for $60.29 shipped, or 25% off the MSRP to deliver the very first chance to save on the Matter edition. Just remember, folks who already have the HomeKit model are eligible for a FREE Matter firmware upgrade

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Tested: Shooting Apple ProRes straight from iPhone 15 to Lexar’s new ARMOR 700 Portable SSD

Lexar ARMOR 700 iPhone 15 Apple Pro-Res Portable SSD-hero

The new Lexar ARMOR 700 is the latest in the brand’s lineup of USB 3.2 Gen 2×2-compatible, USB-C portable SSDs. It lands with a focus on content-creators, wrapped inside of a rugged shell and speeds rated up to 2,000MB/s. We were lucky enough to give the drive a go for the last couple weeks and you’ll find our hands-on impressions of the Apple ProRes-ready solution down below as part of the latest in our Tested with 9to5Toys series

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Does Nintendo’s brand new dual Joy-Con charger hint at rumored magnetic controllers on Switch 2?

New Nintendo Joy-Con Two-Way Switch 2 Controller Charger

Well we weren’t sure if it was going to make it stateside or not, but the official Nintendo of America  X (Twitter) account has now confirmed the new official first-party two-way Joy-Con Charging Stand will be releasing come October of this year. This announcement and release comes nearly 7.5 years after the launch of Nintendo Switch…is this better late than never or just a sign of the all but imminent Switch 2 inching even closer to release?

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Best deals on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6: Extra $100 credit, $450 with trade-ins, $899 with $200 Amazon gift card, more

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Z Flip 6/From $450

Let’s explore how to get the best deal on the new Galaxy Flip 6 – new $100 credit, huge trade-in value, and $200 Amazon gift card offers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is one of the most exciting new releases in the foldable space if you ask me. There some notable contenders hitting the market – the new 2024 razr+, Google latest, and Xiaomi’s first foldable flip phone – but there’s still something about the form-factor and Samsung ecosystem that is alluring to me on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The brand offered some notable pre-order deals on its latest compact flipper, but it has now increased the instant credit from $50 up to $100 to entice folks to jump in before the July 24 shipping date. Head below for details on how to score the best deal on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. 

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The 4 best 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stands are all now on sale from $103 – Nomad, Belkin, Twelve South, or Satechi?

Best 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stands
Battle of the Stands/From $103

We are effectively completing the run of deals on what are widely considered to be among the very best 15W upright MagSafe charging stands this morning with a new Amazon low on Belkin’s Qi2 15W BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand. This deal joins some of the best prices on three other comparable higher-end models: the Nomad Stand One Max, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, and Satechi’s latest Qi2 15W foldable MagSafe charging stands. If you’re looking to score a new MagSafe charging stand from one of the four best brand’s in the space, now is certainly a wonderful chance to do so. 

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Satechi debuts new metal Space Gray 4-In-1 USB-C Hub for Mac and iPad with launch deal at $36

Satechi 4-In-1 USB-C Hub with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Reg. $45/$36

After the debut of its new Space Gray Qi2 15W MagSafe Car Charger mount (here’s our hands-on review) and the Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station before that, Satechi has now introduced its new updated 4-In-1 USB-C Hub. This time with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and the latest USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 standard, it delivers an affordable way to expand your MacBook, iPad, and other machine’s connectivity capabilities while still landing the Satechi vibes. Now available for purchase, if you scoop one up soon you’ll be able to take advantage of the current ongoing sitewide sale that will knock 20% off your total using SITEWIDE20 at checkout too. Head below or more details. 

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Grab a copy of Sonic Superstars from just $18, Switch Square Enix Summer Sale 50% off, more

Sonic Superstars
Reg. $30+/$18

If you haven’t grabbed a copy of Sonic Superstars for your Xbox library yet, Amazon is now offering it for $17.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders overt $35. This is a $60 title that has more regularly been selling for $30 at Amazon and has now dropped the lowest price ever on Xbox. There’s no telling how long this deal might last, so if you’re looking for a physical copy for the game shelf, now’s as good a time as any. This one delivers on the high-octane, 2D hedgehog action of yesteryear with modern visuals and an all new story. That’s on top of four playable characters “Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose” as well as some multiplayer action – “play with up to 3 other players in local co-op and challenge players from around the world in Battle Mode.” Head below for more of today’s console game deals. 

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Eve debuts new smart Weather Station with Matter support, plus free firmware upgrade for existing model

Eve Weather Station with Matter

The new smart Eve Weather Station with Matter is making its debut today. The popular smart home brand has been steadily introducing multi-platform Matter standard to its range of popular smart home gear over the last couple of years, including its Matter smart plug, Eve Energy Outlet, and Motion Sensor, among others, and its Weather Station has now joined the party. The new Eve Weather Station with Matter is now available for purchase at the same price as the previous version – the HomeKit model remains in the lineup and Eve is offering up a free Matter firmware upgrade for existing devices.

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Everyone will ‘want to get their hands on’ the ‘Cheekiest Xbox Controller’ yet + new Deadpool console

Update: I guess we should have seen this coming, but Xbox has now let Deadpool design a controller for Wolverine as well in celebration of the upcoming film. It’s about as cheeky as the last one and you can get some additional images down below.

We have seen some fun and wild custom, special edition Xbox controllers over the years for sure, but only Deadpool himself could pull this one off. In anticipation of the Marvel Studio Deadpool & Wolverine flick hitting the silver screen later this month, Deadpool and the Xbox squad have teamed up on thethe Cheekiest Xbox Controller”  that everyone will “want to get their hands on.” Head below for more details on how to score the custom Merc with a Mouth (and a perfectly rounded posterior) controller. 

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Nomad makes my favorite new Horween Leather Passport Wallet and the first deals have arrived from $72

Nomad leather Passport Wallet
First deal/From $72

The annual Nomad anniversary sale is now in full swing, running right through Amazon’s 2024 summer Prime Day event right until this weekend, and it’s ushering in the first deal on its brand new Horween leather Passport Wallet. We had a chance to go hands-on with he gorgeous passport holder ahead of release and loved just about every second of it – my passport is in one right now and will remain there for the foreseeable future. Regularly $130, you can score the very first deal down at $104 shipped on the Pen Edition via the brand’s limited-time anniversary sale alongside the standard edition Passport Wallet at $72, down from the regular $90 price tag. 

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Android game and app deals: Anodyne, Kiwanuka, White Noise Pro, Breaking Gates, more

Anodyne
Reg. $1+/FREE+

There are less than 12 hours of Prime Day savings left, but the deals are still flying folks! Our master hub features all of the most notable price drops you’ll want to make sure you take a look before the festivities wrap up tonight – you’ll have to wait more than a few months before deals like this pop up again. On your way down to check out today’s best Android game and app deals, be sure to scope out our favorite Prime Day deals you can score at under $25 as well as the all-time low pricing we are tracking on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Tabs, the Google Pixel Tablet, this bonkers $465 price drop on Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the very first deal on the new Fitbit Google Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch, just to name a few. All of today’s best Android game and app deals are waiting below. 

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Prime Day iOS game and app deals: Game of Life 2, SpongeBob, Bendy and the Ink Machine, more

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We are heavy into day 2 of the summer Prime Day event, but it’s now time for today’s best App Store deals. Dive into the best prices on Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2, the 13/15-inch M3 MacBook Air, some of the lowest prices ever on Apple Watch SE 2, and new all-time lows on the M2 iPad Air alongside everything else in our master deal hub. But for now it’s all about the apps, including The Game of Life 2, SpongeBob, Bendy and the Ink Machine, mySolar – Build your Planets, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best iOS game and app deals. 

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Prime Day game deals: Demon’s Souls 57% off, Mario RPG, Star Wars Heritage, PlayStation Summer Sale, more

57% off/$30

You probably just died in the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for the 8,000th time, so put the controller down for one sec and check out this Prime Day deal on the game that started it all. Amazon is now offering the brilliant remake of Demon’s Souls down at $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. This is 57% off the $70 MSRP, well below the $45+ it has been fetching as of late, and landing as a match for the lowest we have tracked on Amazon. This is a fantastic 1:1 remake of the original Soulsborne game – the game that eventually invented a genre – but with just enough new secrets and quality of life features to maintain the experience while still offering up a new level of intrigue. It is built from the ground up with new visuals so you can take your rightful place as the Slayer of Demons and venture through the northern kingdom of Boletaria. Head below for of this year’s best Prime Day game deals. 

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Galaxy Z Flip 5 sees bonkers $465 price drop for Prime Day! 256GB $580, 512GB $655 (Reg. $1,100)

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$465 off/From $580

As enticing as the shiny new Galaxy Z Flip 6 is (big-time pre-order deals are still live right here), after going hands-on we said it “is as iterative as it gets” and it’s $100 more expensive. And that’s why this bonkers Amazon Prime Day deal on the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5 is perhaps even more alluring. Regularly $1,000 and $1,120 in the 256GB and 512GB configurations respectively, you can land them at huge discounts for Prime Day. Amazon has the 256GB model down at $579.99 shipped and the 512GB variant at $654.99 shipped. You’re looking at up to $465 off what was arguably the coolest foldable on the planet just a month ago. And with today’s deal it might still be. 

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Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals: Save on Apple, Samsung, PC gaming gear, power stations, more

Best Amazon Prime Day deals
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The best Amazon Prime Day deals are already starting to land! We are now just under 12 hours away from the official start of the 2024 summer Amazon Prime Day sale, but the deals are already flying folks. While more items are surely inbound early tomorrow morning, there are already some solid price drops landing across various product categories with the official Prime Day pricing now at the ready. Plenty of Amazon’s in-house tech is already at insanely low prices, but loads of brands have jumped the line to get things kicked off well ahead of time this year. Head below for a closer look at the best Prime Day deals and be sure to head back throughout the next 48 hours and beyond as we will be updating this post constantly. 

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Samsung’s 2024 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with the included S Pen has now dropped to $200 ($130 off)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Android tablet
Reg. $330/From $200

As part of its Prime Day deals, and just after seeing some solid price drops on the latest Samsung Galaxy A9+, Amazon is offering some deals on another affordable Android tablet experience with the 2024 release of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Android tablet down at $199.99 shipped. Regularly $330, this is $130 off the latest version of this tablet to deliver the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal marks the best price we have ever tracked on it since its release back in April. 

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Android game and app deals: Atom RPG, Dungeon of the Endless, Endurance, more

Atom RPG
Reg. $1+/FREE+

Prime Day 2024 is here and the deals are now live across every products category – just about everything you could want is on sale, and that includes today’s batch of discounted Android game and app deals. Our master Prime Day hub is packed to the brim with price drops, including, but not limited to Galaxy Buds Pro, Razer’s new 2024 Blade gaming laptops, SanDisk’s 1.5TB 150MB/s microSD card, the best deals yet on Galaxy Watch 6, massive $400 price drops on OnePlus Open, and the best Amazon price ever on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. But for now we are focused on the apps including titles like Atom RPG, Dungeon of the Endless, Endurance, Agent A, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Grab an Apple AirTag at the best price of the year, still down at $24

Under $19 ea./From $24

Update: Amazon has now dropped the price on the AirTag at $23.99, respectively. Rarely ever dropping under $25, this is the official Prime Day price and it’s still live.

Amazon is once again offering the the 4-pack of Apple’s AirTags down at $74.98 shipped. Regularly $99, this is slightly below our previous mention, $1 under the recent Walmart offer, and delivers a solid 20% price drop. We did see a drop to $78 months ago just before this pack fell to $75 for a few days back in March, but this is otherwise on par with the lowest we have tracked this year on Amazon. While the single AirTag listing has also dropped back down to $24 Prime shipped from the usual $19, the 4-pack yields a price at $19.75 per AirTag to deliver the lowest price per tag we can find from a reputable dealer right now. 

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Prime Day game deals: Final Fantasy XVI $30 all-time low, FF 7, Mario, Pokémon, Uncharted, more

Reg. $70/$30

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here folks, and while the deals have focused on hardware over actual console titles this year, there are some notable price drops floating around for sure. One that caught our eye is on Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 down at $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. This is a regularly $70 title that has most recently been floating around in the $48 range and has now dropped to a new Amazon all-time low. The latest numbered entry in the series, it takes fans of the series to an “epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.” Players take on the role of Clive Rosfield, but the real standout gameplay mechanic/experience here is the Dominants, where players take on the form of mastic Eikons in epic Kaiju-style battles. Head below for more of the best Prime Day console game deals.

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Here’s another chance to score the best price ever for AirPods Max at $398 ahead of Prime Day (Reg. $549)

Best Prime Day AirPods Max deal
Reg. $549/$398

Update: The wildly low price we spotted on AirPods Max at $398 shipped for a short time last week has now returned just before we jump into Prime Day proper. It is only live on the Space Gray set for now, but we will keep an eye out for the others.

As part of its early Prime Day deals, Amazon is now stepping in with a new all-time low on Apple’s AirPods Max from $398 shipped! The regularly $549 flagship over-ear headphones are now $150 off to deliver the best price we have ever tracked on Amazon. This deal is now live on all colors outside of the green set, offering what can only be described as a price we could have only hoped for during Prime Day this year. We have tracked a number of price drops at $100 off this year, but $150 off is nearly unheard of. 

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Android game and app deals: Down in Bermuda, Agent A, My Child Lebensborn, more

Down in Bermuda
Reg. $1+/FREE+

Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go for you down below. This afternoon we also spotted the first price drop on the new Wear OS Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro on top of deals we are tracking on Kasa’s Google Assistant outdoor smart plug, Samsung’s fastest 128GB 200MB/s microSD card, the sweet new elago Galaxy Buds 3/Pro cases, and a new low on OnePlus’ 2024 12R smartphone. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Down in Bermuda, Agent A, My Child Lebensborn, Doom & Destiny Advanced, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look. 

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New see-through elago Galaxy Buds 3/Pro cases arrive from under $10 Prime shipped

Brand new/$10

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are up for pre-order, we have detailed how to get the best deal already, and now it is time for the new elago cases. The brand is well known around here for its nostalgic and whimsical tech accessories, but its new Galaxy Buds 3 cases take on a more traditional vibe leaning on that sweet see through lid design. With pricing now kicking off at under $10 by way of on-page coupons on the brand’s official Amazon storefront, they are also among the most affordable covers to keep your shiny new Buds 3/Pro case looking right – both the silicone and clear models are now on sale. 

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How to get the best deal on Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7: $110 off w/ no trade-in, pricing as low as just $24 w/ EDU/EPP

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Let’s explore how to get the best deal on Galaxy Watch Ultra and the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Pre-orders on the new Samsung wearables went live earlier this week, and with all of the free instant credit potential alongside some tricky moves to bring the price down on the official Samsung site, there’s are some serious savings here. But you’ll want to act fast to score your pre-order soon because sizing, colors, and free band add-on stock is running low in some cases. So head below as we dive into how to get the best deal on Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7

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TCL’s 85-inch 120Hz Google smart TV with AirPlay back at the $1,400 low ($1,100 under the original price)

TCL 85-inch QM8 QLED 4K Smart mini-LED Google TV
Orig. $2,500/$1,400

Just as I have said before, there’s nothing quite like a brand new shiny 2024 smart TV, but the value on the still perfectly capable 2023 models are enticing to say the least. A great example of this is the deal we are tracking at Amazon for the TCL 85-inch QM8 QLED 4K Smart mini-LED Google TV down at $1,399.99 shipped. First released last spring, it landed with a $2,500 sticker and is now a whole lot less than that. Over the last several months at Amazon it has been carrying a $1,700 price tag and has now returned to the lowest price we have tracked there at an additional $300 off. You’re paying $1,100 les today than you would’ve last spring. That’s a serious deal and a great price for a sizable 85-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. 

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Hyrule Edition Nintendo Switch Lite pre-orders now live, includes Switch Online Expansion Pack ($40 in savings)

$40 off/$210

Pre-orders are now live on the new Hyrule Edition Nintendo Switch Lite ahead of the September 26 release date. The special edition portable Switch handheld console made its worldwide debut back in June alongside the new Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom that is set for release on the same day. Pre-orders for both the new Zelda game and the shiny new Switch Lite edition are now at the ready via retailers like Best Buy and we suspect the console might not be around for very long. 

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New UAG military-inspired and magnetic Samsung Fold 6 and Flip 6 cases have arrived

UAG Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 cases

The new Samsung Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 handsets have arrived with massive pre-order deals now live (you can score an extra $100 instant credit with our deal right here), and that means the new cases are starting to flood in. We already featured the more casual Spigen models, and now it’s time for the military-inspired and magnetic models from UAG. Urban Armor Gear has been a brand we have featured around here for some time – I have become a big fan of its unapologetic rugged design sensibilities and it’s ready to bring it all to Samsung’s latest foldables starting today. 

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New Spigen Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 cases now live with launch deals from $38

Spigen Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 cases
Launch deals/From $38

The brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 pre-orders are now live with major price drops (you can score a bonus $100 credit if you order through our links right here instead of the $50 Samsung offered by the way), and the new Spigen case collection is now arriving with some light launch deals of its own. Spigen has long since been a brand we promote around here for offering relatively affordable solutions that tend to hit will above their pay grade, with many of our favorite Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 designs now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look at all of them alongside some early launch deals. 

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New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-orders now live at up to $340 off + 25% off Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra, and more!

Now live!/$340 off

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals have arrived folks! The next-generation of Samsung Galaxy gear is here and the pre-order deals are flying! With the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 headlining today’s Samsung Unpacked showcase from Paris, we are now tracking a number of notable price drops and promotional opportunities to land yourself the new foldables at a discount on top of the $50 promotional credit we have been urging folks to secure. These deals also join special discounts on the Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as the new Galaxy Watch 7 and the latest Buds 3 Pro and Buds 3. 

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Journey debuts new MOTION Apple Watch Sport band for sun, sweat, sand, and surf at $37.50 (25% off)

Journey MOTION Apple Watch band
25% off/$37.50

Update: Journey has informed us that stock is running very low on its new MOTION Apple Watch bands with the 25% off launch deal folks!

While it wasn’t in-stock or available as part of the brand’s July 4th sale, the new Journey Apple Watch band has arrived and it has a nice pre-order launch deal in tow. The new Journey MOTION Apple Watch Sport Band is set to begin shipping next week, but in the meantime, the official site is now offering a straight up 25% price drop to land one at what will almost certainly be the best price we track until the end-of-year sitewide events – Journey almost never offers more than 20% off its gear outside of Black Friday and these early bird specials. Head below for a closer look at the new Journey MOTION Apple Watch Sport Band. 

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SANDMARC debuts new Retro iPhone Lens Filter to deliver that vintage filmic vibe [Exclusive deal]

Retro iPhone Filter SANDMARC
Exclusive deal/$90

We just recently had a chance to go hands-on with SANDMARC’s Telephoto iPhone zoom lens (and loved every second of it by the way), and the brand is back today to take it way back with some vintage filmic vibes for your iPhone. While its latest releases in the iPhoneography space have focused on bringing distant subjects up close and personal, or bringing every water droplet on a blooming flower to life, its new Retro Filter for iPhone captures that classic, vintage vibe of yesteryear. And we have an exclusive deal down below so you can add it to your arsenal this summer at a discount. 

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Peak Design debuts new 15W Qi2 motorcycle/e-bike phone mounts with major launch deals (Up to $356 off)

Launch deals/$356 off

We are no strangers to Peak Design accessories around here, from its iPhone cases and Qi2 car mounts to camera attachments, bags, and its motorcycle gear. The brand is debuting its new lineup motorcycle phone mounts today, in two flavors, without charging capabilities and with blazing-fast Qi2 15W charging action. The trusted brand has taken to Kickstarter to debut its new gear to let folks in early ahead of the shipping window later this year, but that also means there’s some serious early bird pricing up for grabs with as much as $356 in savings. Check it all out down below. 

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Nomad debuts new 65W AC Power Adapter with integrated magnetic Apple Watch charger

Nomad 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition

Today, Nomad is introducing “the first AC adapter with an Apple Watch puck built-in.” The new 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition is very much what it sounds like, a powerful wall adapter with an integrated Apple Watch charger. The brand has been on a roll this year with an ultra-thin 35W Slim Power Adapter before the debut of its wonderful Apple Find My Tracking Card with MagSafe charging (I love this thing), and today it is turning its attention back to the charging space with the unique new combo wall solution. Now available for purchase directly on the brand’s official site, head below for a closer look at the new Nomad 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition. 

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Today’s best iOS game and app deals: Candy Disaster TD, Cat Lady, Memento, and more

Candy Disaster TD
Reg. $1+/FREE+

Today’s collection of the best iOS game and app deals is at the ready after the jump. Just be sure to scope today’s Apple hardware deals…they are seriously good. Alongside new lows on the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro, Apple’s AirPods Max are now sitting at the best Amazon price yet with just about all colors starting at $399, while all of the current-generation AirPods are the best prices of the year, including the latest Pro 2 with USB-C charging case at $169 – you don’t want to miss out here folks. But for now, it’s all about the apps including highlights like Candy Disaster TD, Cat Lady, Memento, Chronicles of The Ancients, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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