Justin Kahn

Best Buy has now launched its wider Labor Day sale event. We did already feature some of these deals previously as part of its early offerings, but it has now officially launched the prime time show here with plenty of price drops across a range of product categories. From Apple’s MacBooks and iPads to a range of Samsung’s latest tablet offering at up to $400 off, you’ll also find massive 50% price drops on a wide range of kitchen and home appliances with bonus $500 gift cards attached on select items. Hey below for a closer look at the Best Buy Labor Day sale. 

Welcome to our collection of the best Labor Day deals under $30. While Labor Day typically ushers in big-time price drops on more pricey gear like smart TVs and Apple tech, home appliances, and e-bikes, and we have certainly featured offers on all of those things, we thought it would be helpful to put the spotlight on some of the less expensive gear we love that is seeing notable deals ahead of Labor Day weekend too. Spread across a range of product categories, from charging and smart home gear to travel companion gadgets, mini smart speakers, and some grilling accessories, you’ll find some of our favorite Labor Day deals for under $30 highlighted down below, alongside the rest of the deals we have been tracking all week.

It has been a long and arduous journey wading through the countless number of rumors and potential leaks on the now fabled PS5 Pro. It does appear select developers already have the PS5 Pro dev kits, and as we approach the holiday season, it’s starting to seem more and more likely that the new PS5 Pro unveil is coming sooner than later. New rumors from what appear to be reputable sources suggest not only do we have an upcoming State of Play showcase coming next month, but also the long-awaited unveil of PS5 Pro. Head below for more details on the potential upcoming machine. 

Just after taking a look at its new magnetic desk organization board, we have now spotted another new piece of magnetic kit from elago. This new elago Magnetic Phone Holder Mount is designed to attach to the back of your MacBook, laptop, iPad, or really anything like that to provide an elegant and adjustable magnetic holder for your iPhone (or other handsets with a magnetic case). It is also one of the few options from a brand we feature around here that comes in a nice silver finish and lands at a more affordable $24 Prime shipped price tag than some of the other similar gadgets we have featured in the past. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Spigen ArcField MagFit+ charging stand as part of the latest entry to our Tested with 9to5Toys series. There are loads of magnetic charging stands out there…I mean more than basically anyone can keep track of, but this one does find a way to stand out with the Apple-certified 15W iPhone power, 5W Apple Watch charging, and a bonus 3-in-1 + 1 setup. Check out our hands-on impressions below. 

Shokz, a “pioneer in bone conduction audio technology,” is unveiling its new Open Run Pro 2 sport- and workout-focused headphones today. Delivering on the same around the neck/head design as we have seen in the past from the brand, it is leveraging its latest advancements in open-ear audio technology to deliver “an unprecedented combination of superior sound quality, comfort, and versatility” by way of proprietary dual-driver units. Head below to find out what exactly that means, if you don’t already. 

We are about to call August a wrap, and that means it’s time for a fresh batch of freebies for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Last month it was all about LEGO Star Wars and Five Nights at Freddy’s, but next month we are heading out to the ballpark in MLB The Show 24 – also $40 off on Switch right now by the way – and discovering the “sinister secrets of The Signal Tower in the horror-themed platform adventure,” Little Nightmares II. Head below for more details. 

Your mid-week collection of App Store price drops is now ready to go. Before you head down below the fold, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking right now on Apple Watch Series 9 down at $299 ($100 off) as well as ongoing offers on Apple’s AirPods Max and the most affordable 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM yet. Moving on to the app deals, we have titles like Mystic Vale, King of Fighters games, Talisman Origins, Inkflow Plus Visual Notebook, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

We feature a ton of tech around here, and all of the accessories that go along with it, but I’m not sure we have ever showcased something quite like this new elago Smart Magnetic Desk Mat Folio. This is a simple desk add-on that can be used to organize the plethora of magnetic accessories many of us have collected over the years and still use on a regular basis. Now available for purchase on Amazon starting at an accessible $28 price tag in two colorways, head below for more details on the elago Smart Magnetic Desk Mat Folio. 

Be it for the 2024 NFL season or some of the major game releases landing right now and this holiday season, if you’re looking to upgrade your smart TV, we have some solid deals on value-packed models from TCL and Hisense right now. One such offer is on the 2024 model Hisense 85-inch Class U7 Series mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV down at $1,699.99 shipped. This is a regularly $2,200 display that just debuted over the last few months and is now seeing a deep $500 price drop. Also live over at Best Buy, this is a whole lot of TV for $1,700 considering it’s a higher-end 2024 144Hz model, just keep in mind we do have some 85-inch 120Hz TCL models at lower prices right now too. 

It’s been a busy day in new product releases, and next up is ZAGG with its refreshed lineup of powerstation gear. We have been featuring the ZAGG accessories and mophie powerstations around for years – we just tested out its new iPhone 15 juice pack battery case and I still use/love its fabric-wrapped 45W 20,000mAh powerstation pro – but now the brand is ready to unleash its latest with three updated models and some integrated USB-C cable action. Head below for a closer look at each of them and some launch bundle deals too. 

Nomad has just unveiled its latest Apple Watch band. Just after bringing back its Glow 2.0 model and following the reveal of the Olympics-themed red, white, and blue Sport Band, today it is revealing a new design altogether known as the Rocky Point Band – its first band designed specifically with Apple Watch Ultra in mind. Now available for purchase directly from Nomad, you can get a closer look at the details down below.

Today we are getting a new Twelve South travel charger. The new ButterFly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Travel Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch is the latest edition of the brand’s already available Butterfly 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe model that we know and love – it was just showcased in our first-ever 9to5Toys Travel Kit feature, but this time with 15W Qi2 charging action. Going up for pre-order today, it comes in three new colorways and lands with an even lower price tag. 

As promised yesterday with an official announcement, Nintendo is set to debut the next Direct showcase this morning – it is set to go live at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. After one seriously exciting summer showcase that debut the likes of Metroid Prime 4, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and more, Nintendo has set aside 40 straight minutes of updates for Switch gamers today with a double feature livestream and it all starts very soon!

Just after featuring the return of Prime Day pricing on the Eve Flare HomeKit smart lamp, we are ready to highlight more of the brand’s Labor Day deals starting with the Eve Weather HomeKit outdoor weather station at $59.95 shipped. While the new Matter-equipped version is still sitting at the full $80 price tag, this version is essentially identical just with a focus on Apple’s smart home ecosystem. Now 25% off the regular $80 price tag, this is $5 below the best prices we have tracked this year outside of a quick drop to $50 for Prime Day. 

Last week Nintendo gave us first good look inside the official Nintendo Museum in Japan, gigantic and playable classic controllers included, but the next Direct showcase has been announced. In fact, this time around we are getting a double feature of sorts with an IndieWorld showcase followed immediately by a late summer Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to give us a good look at some upcoming third-party releases for Switch. 

We are big fans of the Bose audio gear, especially its wonderful noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones, and today Bose is unveiling its new limited-edition run Diamond Collection to celebrate its 60th anniversary. This collection delivers a new “diamond” colorway to its latest Ultra headphones and buds as well as the latest Bose Open Earbuds and sits alongside a very special pair Ultra Open Earbuds encrusted in actual diamonds – anyone who purchases the new colorway models is automatically entered for a chance to win the gem-set buds valued at a whopping $9,000. Details below. 

Less than a month after the exciting summer Prime Day event, Amazon has now taken to its official news feed to announce this year’s fall Prime-exclusive shopping event. Much the same as last year, Amazon is looking to get a head start on the holiday shopping season by hosting its second Prime-only sale event roughly one month before the Black Friday festivities kick-off. The 2024 sale will once again be taking on the Prime Big Deal Days and will land in mid-October.

Harber London has now unveiled its new MacBook Sleeve. Officially dubbed the All-Rounder Laptop Sleeve, it once again showcases the brand’s penchant for premium materials and design to provide your precious on-the-go computing system a home it deserves. This time around Harber is delivering a combination of materials with leather accenting alongside black and navy colorways as well as a pair of more earthy treatments. But best of all, it will begin shipping in early September and there’s an early launch deal at the ready. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

On our very first edition of the new 9to5Toys Travel Kit series, we are heading to the Big Apple with our favorite weekend kit. And by we, I mean me, and this is the gear I plan on bringing with me. This will be a short and sweet trip to NYC for a few days with a more pleasure over work vibe, so I won’t need my full tech kit here, but I still want to ensure my phone is charged up and ready to go, I have favorite leather bag over my shoulder, and my passport ready to go. Head below to check out my favorite gear to bring for a weekend in the big city.

After featuring some of the brand’s wild new Prime power banks and power stations with onboard displays, today we are taking a look at one of Anker’s more modest (and affordable) new releases. The new 8-in-1 Anker Charging Station delivers a series of charging prowess by way of a collection of AC outlets as well as both USB-A/C ports in a super thin and compact form-factor. Best of all, it is landing with a nice launch deal via the brand’s official Amazon storefront. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

We have teamed up with the folks at MacPaw to offer 9to5 readers an exclusive deal on its CleanMyMac X software. Described as an all-in-one “package to awesomize your Mac,” it helps to rid your system of lingering files you don’t even remember are on there, speeding things up, freeing up internal storage space you’re essentially just wasting, and just generally helping to maintain the health of your pricey Mac. You can use code 9TO5TOYS at checkout or use this link to redeem the deals – our discount applies to both the single and multi-Mac yearly subscription as well as the one-time purchase options. 

We have seen our fair share of wallet tracking accessories over the last couple years or more, not to mention the fantastic Nomad Find My Tracking Card with wireless MagSafe charging. But if you’re still looking for a tidy way to repurpose your Apple AirTag into a wallet tracker, this new, super-affordable Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Wallet Insert might be just what you’re after. 

We now have your mid-week Android game and app price drops to check out below. On your way down, scope out the deals we have on Motorola’s unlocked 256GB 2023 razr+ flip phone, this new low on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Wear OS Smartwatch, this $150 price drop on Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5i, and today’s offers on Samsung Galaxy S24/Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Heirs of the Kings, Seek Hearts, One Swipe Notes, Dungeon Tracer, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

The new Nomad Stand One Max Qi2 magnetic charger has arrived. Harnessing the 15W of power the Qi2 charging standard comes along with, this time around its next-generation Stand One is getting the Max treatment with a new form-factor than the original while maintaining that Nomad look and feel with a metal and glass design as well as the 3-in-1 charging setup for your entire mobile Apple kit. Now available for purchase straight from the brand’s official site, you can head below for more details and some early hands-on impressions. 

Today, Amazon’s Ring brand is introducing the latest addition to its smart home video doorbell lineup with what is essentially the 3rd generation All-new Ring Battery Doorbell. After what felt like a bit of a hiatus in terms of new releases, the Ring brand has been, at least, somewhat steadily delivering some new gear across 2024, first with its “most advanced” rechargeable battery doorbell yet with Bird’s Eye View and then the new smart integrated pan-tilt camera. But now it’s on to its latest Ring Battery Doorbell that lands at under half the price of the pro model. 

After getting chance to go hands-on with JBL’s new Live Beam 3 ANC earbuds with the touchscreen charging case and Google Finder action, the brand is ready to officially unveil its new, more flagship version so to speak with the JBL Tour PRO 3. We did catch a glimpse of these at CES 2024 earlier this year, but JBL is now readying the launch of its new buds with the second-generation smart case next month. 

Update: The deal below is back, but Amazon is now offering a new on-page coupon that drops the total to the lowest we have tracked at $36.09 shipped. Details in original post below.

We are now tracking the first price drop on Anker’s new Docking Station for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other PC handhelds. The official Anker Amazon storefront is now offering the 6-in-1 USB-C hub down at $39.09 shipped. This new release landed on Amazon for the first time back in April and is now seeing the very first notable chance to save at 15% off the going rate and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Not only a neat and tidy way to stow and charge your handheld in between use, it can also be leveraged to connect your handheld to the big screen while at home or anywhere else with an HDMI input.

Gamescom 2024 is set to kick off this afternoon, or this evening if you’re live in Cologne, Germany. The annual gaming event is shaping up to be a notable one this year with host Geoff Keighley and friends set to guide us through the opening night bonanza and it all starts right now with gameplay reveals, announcements, and extended walkthroughs of some of this year’s biggest releases and beyond. Head below to watch the showcase with us. 

This morning’s collection of the best iOS game and app price drops is now ready to go down below. Be sure to check out the hardware deals we spotted this morning on Apple’s Space Black 1TB Wi-Fi + Cell M4 iPad Pro as well as its Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Air at $99 off. Then scope out the return of Prime Day pricing on all Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles and Apple’s blue 13-inch M2 iPad Air starting from $650, but for now it’s all about the apps. Highlights include titles like Delivery from the Pain, ReminderCal, Doom & Destiny Advanced, SkySafari, and more. Head below for a closer look.

You’ll want to make sure you dive into today’s Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Switch game sale if you’re a My Best Buy member, and check out the Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom pre-order bonuses now, but for now it’s all about the new Nintendo Museum. Nintendo is set to open up its very own official show room this fall and it has now scheduled a dedicated Nintendo Museum Direct to gives fans of the Mushroom Kingdom an early look behind the curtain. 

While we did see a short-lived offer for a $1 less at Best Buy, Amazon has now brought back it all-time low pricing on the black model Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker at $20.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $30, this is 30% in savings and the lowest price we can find. This is matching the lowest we have seen on Amazon for the black model and within $1 of the Amazon low on the white. The 4-pack has also dropped from $100 down to $69.99, mathcing the Amazon all-time to yield a price at $17.50 per tracker.

Marshall’s speakers and headphones have always stood out from the pack with the retro-inspired guitar amp vibes. While there have some newer releases, like the smart Google speakers in the JBL Authentics line, that have a similar sort of approach aesthetically, the Marshall gear still tends to largely stand on its own in this regard. And today, the brand is ready to introduce two new models to the lineup in the form of the latest Emberton III and ultra-portable Willen II. Pre-orders are kicking off today and you can get a closer look at the new speakers down below. 

Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Joining the Google Play offers and ongoing offers on the Pixel 9, Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Watch 3, today we also spotted some big-time price drops on Microsoft’s brand new Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PC with the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite alongside 20% price drops on Google’s new Pixel 9 cases. But for now we are turning our attention over the apps, including titles like 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Doom & Destiny Worlds, Angelo and Deemon, Delivery From the Pain, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best.

Burton Goods makes some of our favorite leather Apple Watch bands. They are in fact, the absolute best I have personally tried out without spending hundreds on a single band. While they certainly aren’t the lowest-priced options out there, they are artisan-crafted straps made from premium materials and they drop well below the MSRP with today’s 30% discount. This is, in fact, on par with the lowest prices we have tracked across the lineup and delivers the best price ever on the new Cuff model we featured at launch recently. Just use code Watch30 at checkout to score the deals. Hit the jump for more details. 

Just after catching the launch of its new wireless in-flight audio headphones transmitter, we have have spotted a new UGREEN SSD enclosure getting an early discount. SSD enclosures are popular around here among both staffers and readers – they offer up an affordable way to re-purpose otherwise internal SSDs and transform them into portable drives. And considering how expensive portable SSDs have become over the last 8 months or so, the value proposition is even more enticing than ever. UGREEN’s new 20Gb/s M.2 SSD Enclosure has now surfaced on Amazon with a solid 25% launch deal and you can get more details down below. 

Just after the brand revealed its new and quite affordable smart video doorbell solutions yesterday with launch deals starting at $51, a solid offer on its Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug with Matter has returned. As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is once again offering the Matter-equipped outdoor smart plug down at just $17.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy members (free to join here) or opt for free in-store pickup. Regularly $30, this is matching our previous mention at 40% off the going rate. This model is very similar to the variant you’ll find on Amazon that is currently selling for a touch more at $20 Prime shipped. But either way, you’re looking at some of the brand’s latest and greatest in outdoor Matter solutions, ready to make your outdoor electronics a far easier and more convenient setup to control at more than affordable prices.  

The new Apple M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now out in the wild, we are already tracking some price drops, and have already featured one of the nicest leather cases you’ll find anywhere for them courtesy of Burton Goods. Everyone else can pre-order one of the new Burton Goods at 15% off, but this is 9to5Toys and we don’t play like that. We have now secured 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% price drop on all of the new Burton Goods covers (all sizes, colors, and both models – one is for use with a Magic Keyboard and one without) to deliver the best price yet on its latest designs for Apple’s new tablets. You’ll find all of the brand’s leather cases right here, and you can use code 9to5mac20 at checkout to secure your discount. Head below for a closer look at the options. 

This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to go courtesy of the Google Play Store. Joining ongoing deals on the new Pixel 9 handsets and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, we also have solid price drops live on Samsung’s flagship AI-equipped Tab S9 Ultra Android tablet and Spigen’s new Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6 cases as well as details on the $100 price drop on Google’s Pixel Watch 2. But for now it’s all about the apps including titles like Chicken Police, Dungeon Tracer, Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom, Methods: Detective Competition, The Wild Case, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything. 

Let’s take a look at the now live Dragon Age Veilguard preorder deals. The next entry in the BioWare Dragon Age RPG series is now set for official release come this fall with today’s new trailer waiting for you down below. The “corrupt Elven gods have broken free and are hellbent on blighting” your console and PC rig come October 31 and pre-orders are now live. While you will find the usual suspects with pre-sale listings up for grabs, Best Buy is where all the deal action is right now with some freebie gift cards thrown in across the standard and Deluxe editions of the new BioWare release. Hit the jump for more details. 

Today, well-known smart home brand TP-Link is expanding its Tapo lineup with a pair of new modestly-pricey smart doorbell models. The new releases land with the flagship Tapo D225 and the value-packed Tapo D210, both featuring the brand’s Ring Call feature, free AI detection, local storage up to 512GB, color night vision, and integration with third-party voice assistant. Now available for purchase with 15% launch discounts, the brand’s first dual-powered smart video doorbell, the Tapo D225 lands at $84.99 by way of the on-page coupon via Amazon, while the Tapo D210 is now selling for just $51 shipped. Head below for more details. 

Today we are talking a look at the new Qi2 15W power bank from Belkin known as the BoostCharge Pro Magnetic. The latest iteration of its high-power portable solution is now available on Amazon for purchase among some of the first Qi2 options on the market from brands like Anker and a few, lesser known outfits. 

One of the official OMOTON Amazon storefronts is now offering the brand’s TA03 Swivel and Fold iPad and tablet stand for just $7.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. This model just landed on Amazon back in late July at $22 before quickly dropping to $20 and to the $16 we are seeing right now just last week. However, if you clip the on-page coupon, your total will drop down to just $8 – you’re scoring a metal, rotatable tablet stand here that works with basically any model on the market featuring a paint job that matches the new Space Black M4 models for the price of a couple cups of coffee here. 

Just after featuring its new Pixel 9 cases, as well as the Deadpool and Wolverine collection, CASETiFY is now heading into the Hundred Acre Wood with its new Winnie the Pooh accessories. Once again, the brand’s latest officially-licensed crossover collection is landing with a host of unique designs adorning its iPhone 15 cases, AirPods covers, MagSafe accessories, iPad and MacBook sleeves, and much more. Now available for purchase with gear starting from $38, you’ll find the entire collection right here alongside even more details and a closer look below. 

Your Thursday morning collection of the best iOS price drops is now ready to go courtesy of the App Store. Joining today’s game and app deals, we also have a host of ongoing back to school Apple offers sitting next to the deal we spotted this morning that brings the most affordable M4 iPad Pro back down to its all-time low at $100 off alongside up to $300 off unlocked iPhone 15 Pro Max models. As for the apps, highlights in today’s collection include titles like Lock’s Quest, Juice Watch, Incredibox, Book of Demons, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best iOS game and app deals.