Jared Weintraub is a senior deal slinger at 9to5Toys. He contributes to the smartphone accessories and monthly Netflix columns among others. Contact him at Jared@9to5Mac.com.
Pecham (99% positive feedback from shoppers) via Amazon is offering its Extended Non-Slip 3mm Thick Gaming Mouse Pad for $9.99, but if you enter code EFX3JXJL at checkout the price drops to $7.99 Prime shipped. That’s $11 off the regular price and the lowest we can currently find for it. Rated 4.6/5 stars and it’s the #1 best selling mouse pad at Amazon.
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Charging on-the-go is always an issue for many of us these days. Lugging around a power bank is not an easy solution either — especially if you forget to charge it. But now there’s the Solpro Tag currently being funded on Indiegogo. This tiny device has just enough battery power to keep your smartphone going the rest of the day. Plus, it has a solar panel so you can keep it charged even if you forget to refuel it. There’s also a cable that allows you to hook it to anything and even tracking with TrackR integration.
TradePub is letting you download the following Free eBooks after you fill out a short form. Regularly theses titles can be found for $10 or more at retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Here are the eBooks available today:
Adorama offers two Klipsch Reference Series R-26F 2-Way Floorstanding Speakers for $324.99 shipped. That’s $25 less than Amazon’s current listing and better than the all-time low there. Rated 4.8/5 stars by Best Buy shoppers.
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If you have been looking to add a new dimension of home automation to your living room, you may be interested in a new system which has been specifically designed to simplify the way you control your home. It uses smart buttons that can be positioned anywhere in your house. The Flic Hub, currently being funded on Indiegogo, is a new device from Shortcut Labs, the team that created the original Flic Smart button. It allows you to use shortcut buttons for common tasks to control wireless hardware, Bluetooth and infrared devices.
Daily Steals is offering the Beats Studio Wireless Headphones in red or black for $189.99, but if you checkout with code 9to5toystudio the price drops to $169.99 shipped. That’s a $20 discount off the sale price and the lowest we’ve seen for these headphones. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 3,000 Amazon shoppers.
Teaching your kids how to code seems to be the newest trend with many toy manufacturers and startups alike. We’ve seen a few of these new kits and robots emerge over the last few months. But, have we gone too far? Just how early should kids start to learn the basics of coding? You would think three years old is a little too early. They should at least be out of diapers before taking on computer programming, right? Well not in this case. Cubetto is a little different than your average robo-coder and it met its fundraising goal of $100,000 in one day at Kickstarter.
Teada (99% positive feedback) via Amazon is offering 4-Pack of Snowkids USB-C to Micro USB Adapters for $8.99, but checking out with code WBSE73K3 drops the price to $4.95 Prime shipped. That’s more than $4 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen for them. As a further pricing comparison, we saw a similar deal last month on Aukey USB-C adapters where you could get two for $5. These adapters are rated 4.6/5 stars.
Patozon (99% positive feedback from over 121,000 shoppers) via Amazon is offering the Mpow Battery Base for Amazon Echo for $48.99, but if you checkout with code 9K8AMA2Y the price will drop to just $36.99 shipped. That’s a $12 discount and the first drop we’ve seen since its release. Rated 4.7/5 stars by Amazon shoppers. For more deals like this one, check out our continuing coverage of Prime Day.
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Well today is the big day Spidey-fans! Spider-Man: Homecoming is officially out in theaters and we hope you enjoy it. The buzz it’s generating and the reviews coming back in look and sound fantastic so far. Today, we’ve rounded up the best Spider-Man gear we could find to celebrate the web-head’s return to the big screen.
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Amazon is offering the Tytan Magnetic Space Stress Reliever Putty available in six different colors for $14.99, but when you use code VQRPBWS6 the price will drop to just $8.09 Prime shipped. That’s nearly $7 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 3.5/5 stars by Amazon shoppers with more than 50% of them leaving a 4+ star review.
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With all the different ways your lights, appliances, thermostat and everything else inside your home are becoming smarter and more integrated– it’s about time that entry into your smart home became more intelligent as well. The traditional lock and key really hasn’t changed much in years, but Latch has developed its new R Series and it’s dubbed the “first smart access system for an apartment or office building entrances and elevators.”
With Latch you can swipe your way into your home in the same fashion we’ve become accustomed to at hotels, plus there are many more features and home monitoring aids included as well.
Amazon is back at it again offering a selection of digital HD movie rentals for only $0.10 right now. These titles typically run $2.99 or more at other sites like iTunes. So, you can just click on a movie you want and you’ll have 30 days to start watching the film, and 48 hours to finish once you’ve started.
Thousandshores Inc. (98% positive feedback from over 207,000) via Amazon is offering the Esky Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM/ FM/ NOAA Weather Radio w/ Flashlight for $23.99, but if you apply code D4EWMOXD the price drops to $17.03 Prime shipped. That’s nearly $7 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it go for at Amazon. Rated 4.3/5 stars by over 80 Amazon shoppers.
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Jackery Inc. via Amazon is offering its Bolt 6000mAh Power Bank in Black w/ built-in MFi Lightning & MicroUSB cables for $26.99, but if you check out using code B6CKE7SI the price drops to $22.13 Prime shipped. That’s a savings of nearly $5 and the lowest we can currently find for it.
This power bank can quickly charge your devices with a maximum output of up to 2.4A, so now you can fully charge an iPhone 7 up to two times over. Rated 4.4/5 stars by 520 Amazon shoppers
Also, today only Prime members can get an Amazon Tap Bluetooth Speaker w/ Alexa (refurb) for just $70 shipped.
Aukey Direct via Amazon offers its 1080p Dashboard Camera Recorder for $79.99, but if you checkout with code AUKEYDR1 the price drops to $57.59 shipped. That’s more than $22 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen for it at Amazon. Rated 4.8/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
B&H is offering the Kensington MacBook and iPad Briefcase in gray for only $29 shipped. That’s $75 off the original listing, $31 less than Amazon and the lowest we can find for it. Ratings are slim on this particular case but Kensington bags generally receive 4+ star ratings at Amazon.
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What’s awesome about the Nintendo Switch is that you can take it with you and play it almost anywhere, but if you want to connect it to your friend’s TV, you have lug around the bulky dock to make the connection. Until now that is — the folks at SFANS have created an adapter/dock small enough to fit in your pocket so you can take it with you whereever you go. It’s currently on Indiegogo, but it has already met its funding goal with a month remaining in its campaign.
Travelocity is offering a 15% off savings on a hotel booking when you use code TRIP15 at checkout. That’s good on most hotels with a max savings of $200 by July 5, 2017 with travel by September 30, 2017. A minimum night stay may be required but hasn’t been specified.
Sunvalleytek (99% positive feedback from over 312,000 shoppers) via Amazon is offering the TaoTronics 24-hour Bluetooth Speaker for $33.99, but if you checkout with code 6UZY7LG7 the price drops to $26.99 Prime shipped. That’s a $7 discount and the lowest we’ve seen for it at Amazon.
This 24-hour Bluetooth speaker features a compact design that houses 2 x 8W speakers and it has a built-in microphone. Rated 4.4/5 stars by over 100 Amazon shoppers.
Amazon is offering the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale for $99.95 shipped. Also at Best Buy and Walmart for the same price. That’s $30 off the original listing, within $10 of the Amazon all-time low and the best price we’ve seen this year in new condition. Rated 3.4/5 stars by over 6,000 Amazon shoppers
iTunes is offering the The Twilight Saga: Ultimate Collection for just $9.99 to own in HD. As a pricing comparison Amazon charges $30 for the same collection on Blu-ray. This bundle includes all five Twilight movies.
Also, this week’s $1 HD Rental is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back available at Amazon or iTunes.
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Amazon is offering the Mr. Beams Battery-Powered Motion-Sensing LED Stick-Anywhere Night Light 6-Pack for $25.19 shipped. That’s nearly $35 off the original listing and an Amazon all-time low price. Rated 4.3/5 stars by over 4,400 Amazon shoppers.
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Making it through to the end of the day with any power left on our smartphones or other gadgets can feel like an impossible feat sometimes. The PowerPlant, currently being funded on Indiegogo, was invented to help with this dilemna. It’s creators call it “the world’s most versatile portable charging device.” PowerPlant features a universal plug that allows it to charge phones, tablets and computers, or even power any device from a TV to an aquarium with a US, UK, EU or Australian plug.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History just opened a new wing, and it’s celebrating with a giant LEGO masterpiece. The newly renovated area of the museum focuses on American democracy with exhibitions on the theme, “The Nation We Build Together.” Along those lines, the museum teamed up with LEGO to honor that symbol of the American melting pot, the Statue of Liberty.
The LEGO Master Builders designed and then created a 125-pound, 1:32 scale replica of the New York City statue for display at the museum, where it will remain until the end of the year. You can watch the process in LEGO’s time lapse video below.
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eBay is offering a savings of $20 off orders of $100 or more when you add select items to your cart and check out with code P20JULY4TH before midnight July 4th. You can use the promo code on outdoor patio furniture, lawn equipment and tools, sporting goods, and just about anything else you can find on the eBay Daily Deals Page. Here’s the full list of eligible retailers and products.
Patozon (99% positive feedback from over 117,000 shoppers) via Amazon is offering the Mpow Apple MFi Certified Lightning Cable 2-pack for $15.99, but if you use code HHYJS9QM the price will drop to just $9.99 Prime shipped. That’s a savings of $6 off the regular price and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen.
These Mpow Lightning cables are small enough to fit through most cases. They’re also backed by an 18-month limited warranty by Mpow. Rated 4.2/5 stars by over 190 Amazon shoppers.
Amazon has the Kindle version of Mega Collection #1: Nine Awesome Bedtime Stories for Children 3-6! for free right now. Just use one click to have it instantly sent to your phone or tablet! Rated 3.8/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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If you ever find yourself in an area where you are out of cellular range, you may have felt pretty helpless. Well now you can now stay connected in those dead zones thanks to a new invention. Sonnet Labs has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for its two-way system for sending text, audio, and images without any cellular connection.
Amazon is now offering its Prime Members the Audible Gold Membership for 6-Months for $8.95/month. Plus, you get an additional one credit each month good for any audiobook. That’s a savings of $36 and the best discount we’ve seen on the Gold Membership. Keep an eye out on our other Prime Day news as we learn about it.
There is no worse feeling than accidentally leaving your wallet somewhere behind. Or even worse when it’s missing and you have no idea where it may be. Wouldn’t it be great if you were smart enough to have left some sort of tracker in it so you could begin to locate it? Well, with the Volterman Smart Wallet (currently be funded on Indiegogo) not only is there a tracker built-in, but the wallet can also take pictures of the would be thieves who may have your wallet.
Annt Direct (98% positive feedback from shoppers) via Amazon is offering its 10W Dimmable Desk Lamp with USB for just $12 Prime shipped. That’s $18 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it drop at Amazon. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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Amazon is offering the littleBits Electronics cloudBit Starter Kit for $63.45 shipped. Also for the same price at Walmart when you choose to pick it up in-store. That’s more than $35 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 3.6/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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Bose via eBay offers its certified refurbished SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker for $69.95 shipped. That’s $60 off the original list price and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4.5/5 stars by Amazon shoppers. Refurbished Bose products receive the same 90-day warranty as its new products do.
Amazon is offering the Fire Sense 29-inch Folding Fire Pit for $33.26 Prime shipped. That’s more than $56 off the original list price and an Amazon all-time low for it (currently $70 at Target). Rated 4/5 stars by over 300 Amazon shoppers.
Amazon is offering the Logitech Harmony 650 Infrared All in One Remote Control for $34.97 shipped. Also matched at Best Buy. That’s $15 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4/5 stars by over 6,400 shoppers.
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Token is a new smart ring that doesn’t count calories or steps, but instead it protects your identity online and lets you make mobile payments securely. It also can unlock doors and remember your passwords, all with an extra level of security. Even if you lose it, no one else will be able to use the Token Ring or access the information on it but you.
To help celebrate the premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming hitting theaters next Friday (7/7/2017), fans can get a month free trial of Marvel Unlimited when they subscribe and enter code HOME at checkout. That’s a $10 value on the monthly subscription cost and we typically only see these rare discounts before the big movies come out.
Adorama is offering the Ricoh SP C250SF Color Laser Multifunction Wireless Printer for $134.99 shipped. That’s $264 off the original list price, $153 less than Staples current listing and a match for the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4.1/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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Amazon offers the National Geographic Documentary: From the Ashes (2017) Digital HD Movie for Free (Also available from Vudu.com). It’s an 83 minute free film on the legacy of the “war on coal” and how it shapes our countries economy, health and climate.
July is going to be another scorcher month, especially with hot movies like Rogue One coming to Netflix (July 18th). Classic Sci-Fi fans will also appreciate the return of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (July 1st) and then 2016’s favorite Lion (July 9th). There will also be new series arriving just in time to save us from endless summer reruns. The list includes Friends From College, an ensemble comedy with a solid cast led by Cobie Smulders, Fred Savage and Keegan-Michael Key (July 14), and Ozark, with Jason Bateman as a man taking his family on the lam when his deals with a drug cartel turn sour (July 21).
Netflix’s original movies in July include The Incredible Jessica James, a romantic comedy starring Daily Show standout Jessica Williams (July 28), and To the Bone, a drama with Lily Collins as a woman battling anorexia with help from an unorthodox doctor played by Keanu Reeves (July 14).
As always, if you’re not getting Netflix you can try it out free for 30-days and then pay as little as $10 a month for a basic subscription. You’ll also want to check out some popular media streamers to beam Netflix to your TV.
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Mohu, the unofficial leader in the cable eliminating revolution, just introduced its latest antenna and it’s giving cord-cutters much more of a range for picking up their local TV channels. The Leaf Glide 65-Mile Range Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna offers 15 more miles of range than its predecessor the Mohu Leaf 50. Mohu has redefined the indoor antenna market with lightweight, flat models that pick up over-the-air signals better than previous generation antennas ever could. This is allowing many individuals to finally cut the cord from cable companies and get life long free TV.
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Amazon is offering the iClever Smart Power Strip and USB Desktop Charger with 6 AC Outlets + 6 USB Ports in black only for $25.99, but if you check out with code ICSTRIP2 the price drops to $18.99 Prime shipped. That’s a $7 discount and the lowest we’ve seen for it at Amazon. Rated 4.6/5 stars by Amazon shoppers and we reviewed it positively.
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Amazon is offering the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot with Force Band for $116.65 shipped. That’s more than $83 off the original listing, $33 less than Best Buy and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.4/5 stars by over 2,300 Amazon shoppers.
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We all have that favorite pair of wired headphones or an old stereo that we wish could have wireless features like the newest Bluetooth models. Now they can! There’s an adapter called AirLink by Neorb Lab currently being funded on Indiegogo. You just plug it in, pair it up and get ready to go wireless with almost any device.
Suaoki (99% positive feedback from over 6,900 shoppers) via Amazon is offering its 400A Peak Portable Jump Starter/ 8000mAh Power Bank for $34.99, but if you check out with code KEN2WRLN the price will drop to $21.69 Prime shipped. That’s a discount of $13.30 and the lowest we’ve seen it at Amazon. Rated 3.9/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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The days of giving your kids the old simple toys we use to play with when we where young are long gone. To get a step up in school and even in the future job market, technologically advanced STEM toys are the way to go. Even Sony has turned to crowdfunding to fund its next generation coding and robotics kit called KOOV.
Amazon is offering the Lionel Hogwarts LionChief Train Set for $199.97 shipped. That’s more than $120 off the regular price, the lowest we’ve seen for it and an Amazon all-time low. It’s the #1 best selling hobby train at Amazon and it receives 4.3/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.