Today we are taking a closer look at the Monowear Apple Watch Bands and an exclusive 20% price drop for 9to5 readers with code 9to5mac20. With affordably priced options ranging from premium leather bands and unique canvas options to sports/fitness-focused designs, and more, Monowear’s Apple Watch bands are certainly worth a closer look for anyone looking to score some fresh new designs to match holiday outfits or just for heading into the new year. Head below for a closer look at some of our favorite models.
While contactless payment has been becoming more widely used and accepted, there are still lots of stores and locations where NFC technology isn’t a payment option. OV Valet, on the other hand, is aiming to make contactless payment possible at 94% of POS terminals by combining NFC and their own MST, or Magnetic Secure Transmission technology for use with systems that have a mag stripe card reader. Head below to watch the video and find out more details on OV Valet.
OV Valet, from OV Loop, is a superkey and universal wallet developed by heavy hitters in the fintech industry. Former co-GM of Samsung Pay, Will Graylin has branched out with OV Loop to continue creating cutting-edge contactless mobile payment options. This time it works with any smartphone and nearly all POS systems.
OV Valet: Video
OV Valet: How does it work?
When you are ready to make a payment, just hold the OV Valet near the magnetic swipe reader at a POS terminal and press the button. The MST technology will transfer the information to the machine.
If there is an NFC reader, this will work the same way. Just hold the OV Valet close and press the button. If you’re dining and the wait staff needs to take your card to process a payment, just tell them to hold the OV Valet near where they would swipe a card and press the button.
In today’s world, being contactless is even more appealing as there doesn’t need to be physical contact with a card reader or potentially dirty terminals.
You can still pre-order OV Valet for $69 before it goes up to the normal price of $99.
Security
Security is a big concern with mobile payment. RFID blocking wallets are so popular because the information stored on cards in normal wallets can be stolen with special readers.
With the OV Valet, though, this digital wallet creates dynamic one-time use card numbers called tokens. These are created when the button is pressed, so there is no way for the card to be scanned when not in use. And if the information is somehow stolen, the one-time-use token means the thief can’t use that card again.
And, if you lose the OV Valet, you can freeze it and unfreeze it from a smartphone, ensuring that no one is using your digital wallet.
What can it store?
In conjunction with the OV Loop app, the OV Valet can store multiple cards which can be set as a primary or secondary payment option. Tap the button once to use the primary card and twice to use the secondary card.
But while the OV Valet is managed by the OV Loop app, a smartphone does not need to be close by to use payments from the OV Valet. It can be used untethered when out for a jog, at the gym, or anywhere else where a phone isn’t present.
OV Valet: Wrapping Up
If contactless payment sounds like something you want to do more often, be sure to check out OV Loop and OV Valet on their pre-order page.
Hyper has kicked off their biggest Black Friday sale with up to 80% savings on doorbuster items and a minimum of of 30% off, sitewide. Shop now for incredible deals on iPhone, iPad and Mac accessories with free shipping in the United States. The sale ends at 11:59 PM PT on Cyber Monday.
Meridio is now offering 50% off its entire lineup of Italian leather Apple Watch bands for Black Friday and up to 80% off its other accessories. Handmade via its “ancient tannery in the Marche,” Meridian offers a wide range of straps for all of Apple’s wearables in various textured treatments with a focus on “Italian tradition” and “cutting-edge technology.” Head below for a closer look at Meridio’s Apple Watch band lineup and Black Friday pricing.
TaoTronics is now offering 9to5Toys readers a special deal on its TT-HE001 Home Space Heater. Just in time for the coldest months of the year, you can now score the the highly-rated heating solution at 25% off the going rate. If you’re looking to make the home office a warmer or to keep the basement a little more cozy, today’s exclusive offer on TaoTronics TT-HE001 Home Space Heater is worth a closer look. Head below for and exclusive promo code and more details.
The official TaoTronics Amazon storefront is now offering the TT-HE001 Home Space Heater for $50.99 shipped. Simply clip the $5 on-page coupon and apply code 9to5UYCH at checkout to redeem the special price. Regularly $68 at Amazon, and rarely ever going for less, this is 25% off and the best price we can find.
Ahead of Black Friday, EZVIZ is discounting its lineup of smart indoor security cameras, video doorbells, outdoor floodlight cameras, and more starting at $19.99. Across all of the options that are on sale, you’ll find 1080p recording with support for Alexa and Assistant integration, meaning you can pull up feeds on smart displays as well as your smartphone. Not to mention, every EZVIZ camera comes equipped with a built-in microSD card slot for storing up to 256GB of footage locally, removing cloud storage fees and privacy concerns from the equation. Head below for a closer look at everything included in this year’s EZVIZ Black Friday sale as well as out top picks.
Alter Official (100% positive lifetime feedback) via Amazon is offering the iVANKY 7-in-1 USB-C Hub for $28.49 shipped with the code 9to5VCA01BF at checkout. Today’s deal saves you 25% and is the best available. If you recently picked up Apple’s new M1-powered MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, this USB-C hub is the perfect accessory. It offers just about every port that your computer no longer has, including SD and microSD. Plus, the lightweight design allows you to keep it with you at all times.
Many of the offers are also matched at Amazon, as well as Best Buy and B&H. Our top pick is on the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro at $62.99. Down from its usual $90 going rate, today’s offer amounts to $27 in savings and marks one of the best prices we’ve seen to date. Whether you’re rocking one of Apple’s latest iPad Pros or plan on picking up the new iPad Air, adding this HyperDrive Hub into the mix is an easy recommendation. On top a USB-C PD input, there’s also a USB 3.0 slot for connecting legacy devices, SD card readers, a 3.5mm headphone port, and 4K60Hz HDMI output. Rated 4.8/5 stars from over 145 customers and you can get a closer look in our hands-on coverage.
Head below for some of our additional top picks from the Hyper Prime Day sale.
Roborock’s S4 Max features the brand’s dedicated smart robotic vacuuming technology and advanced room mapping without all of those annoying physical barriers. The app-controlled invisible walls feature and automatic room recognition tech are ideal for multi-level homes and those looking for a truly customized robotic vacuum companion around the house. Head below for more details.
RAMPOW Direct via Amazon is now offering its new black 61W PD USB-C Power Adapter for $16.24 (Reg. $24.99) with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Simply apply our exclusive 9to5MACD coupon code at checkout to redeem the special price.
This fresh new release from RAMPOW started out at $49.99, but it’s currently discounted to $24.99. Today’s exclusive deal is extra 35% off the current MSRP, a great drop for a charger that’s already pretty affordable. This is the lowest price we have tracked yet. RAMPOW’s latest combines USB Power Delivery 3.0 with 61W of power in a particularly compact package, thanks to GaN tech. So far it carries a 4+ star rating on Amazon and we found it to be a great alternative to Apple’s OEM solution in our hands-on review. Head below for even more details.
Shoebacca — a leading online retailer of brand name footwear — is now offering hundreds of PUMA sneakers at huge discounts. With options for the whole family starting from under $15, this is a great time to upgrade your outfit with some heavily discounted PUMA shoes.
From casual sneakers and flip-flops to fashionable low-cuts and workout-oriented designs, there’s a little bit of something for everyone on tap here. With deals as deep as 65% off, you’ll want to head below the fold for a closer look at some of our top picks from the sale. Expand Expanding Close
In addition to the ability to automatically back up NOT ONLY your phone data BUT ALSO your social media data including music, photo, video, document from Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Tumblr, iCloud, Google Drive, Google Photo TO LOCAL STORAGE such as Micro SD Card, USB Flash Drive, AnyBackup supports HIGH ENCRYPTION SECURITY to protect your backup data absolutely.
Keeping important photos and files locally backed up while also freeing up storage on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad is something that most device owners can agree is a struggle. AnyBackup is taking to Kickstarter to tackle that with support for USB hard drives and a microSD card slot, while also supplying power to your handset with its 100W USB-C PD passthrough port. Head below for all the details, including how to lock-in a launch pricing promotion, and more.
Griffin has been a go-to brand for Apple gear accessories and iPhone cases for quite some time, and now it’s ready to unleash its popular cases for the 2020 iPhone SE. Leveraging over 25-years of experience in the space, Griffin is looking to redefine the meaning of rugged with the thin tactical protection found in its new Survivor series cases for the latest iPhone SE. Head below for a closer look at the new covers and an exclusive 15% off discount.
The Griffin Survivor iPhone SE cases are now available for purchase starting from $19.99. However, 9to5Toys readers can use code 9TO5SURVIVOR at check out to knock 15% off an entire order from now through September 3, 2020.
Adorama is celebrating the 4th of July this year with a wide ranging sales event. Get some serious bang for your buck this year on items to enhance your holiday with friends and family including everything from cameras and drones to speakers, smart home devices from the biggest brands, and more. These deals won’t be around for very long, with the sales event ending this weekend, so be sure to browse through now before it’s all gone. Head below for more details. Expand Expanding Close
We’ve checked out a lot of portable power stations here on 9to5Toys, but never one as powerful and versatile as the Bluetti AC200. With their Indiegogo campaign about to launch, Bluetti sent us one of their upcoming units to take a look at. With a 1700Wh capacity and continuous AC output up to 2000w, the AC200 has a lot to offer, especially for the $1199 super early backer price. Head below to check out the video.
Roborock, a brand well-known for its growing lineup of robotic vacuum cleaners, is introducing its new lightweight H6 upright solution. Tapping its expertise in the automated cleaning space, the new H6 arrives with a familiar cordless stick design and a slew of notable features including a new lightweight form factor, extended battery life, and a full suite of accessories.
The new Roborock H6 carries a $449 MSRP but is available for a special $399 launch price for a limited time.
Roborock makes some of the best robotic vacuums on the market and it’s now ready to introduce its Alexa and Google Home-compatible S5 Max to US customers. Designed to provide seamless automation to your cleaning routine, there’s nothing quite like coming home to perfectly vacuumed and sparkling mopped floors, without having to lift a finger. This time around, the company is implementing easy-to-use high-tech functionality that provides customers with precision laser mapping, a versatile water tank, and a range of user customization options. It’s basically your typical robot vacuum/mop, but without all the annoying hassles and in a much more intelligent package at a great price. Head below for more details.
Today we are teaming up with the folks at Digiarty Software to offer 9to5Toys readers a special deal on the company’s MacX DVD Ripper Pro software. Whether you’re backing up older DVD content or just looking to convert them to digital file formats for use on modern devices, you’ll definitely want to jump below the fold for a closer look at today’s exclusive discount.
The Nanoleaf Boxing Week sales event is now live. Makers of some of the most interesting smart home lighting on the market, its gear just got a whole lot more affordable.
Get 15 to 50% off off Nanoleaf HomeKit lighting kits
The brand’s goal is to usher in a “new era of beautifully personalized lighting experiences,” something it has achieved a number of times over with its growing lineup of smart home products. We are no strangers here at 9to5Toys having gone hands-on with several of its products and really can’t recommend them enough for those interested in maintaining a unique, HomeKit-enabled lighting environment. Better yet, the company’s “Smarter by Design” gear is seeing some post Christmas discounts starting today via The Nanoleaf Shop. Hit the jump for all the details.
Having already raised over $2M on Kickstarter, the new HyperJuice 100W USB-C charger from our friends at Hyper is getting ready to ship next month. Today is your last chance to score the special 40% off preorder deal before the crowdfunding campaign ends later tonight:
This Cyber Monday, readers can get savings of up to 50% off from Nanoleaf (ending December 2nd at 11:59PM). For those that have Nanoleaf on their wishlist, this sale was worth the wait. Head below for more on Nanoleaf’s exclusive Black Friday deals.
Wondershare’s dr.fone offers iPhone and iPad users a full software suite that goes beyond the iOS management that’s possible with iTunes/Finder in macOS. Features include data recovery, erasing/restoring all or just parts of your data, system repair, restoring social media apps, getting around your device’s Lock screen, and more.
Maxtand is a portable sit-to-stand desk and monitor arm. Most standing desk solutions are just that, and that alone. But Maxtand aims to add a level of versatility to the product category with its portable and fully adjustable design. Head below for more details, a closer look, and an early deal.
Despite being solid out for everyone else, 9to5Toys readers can still grab the super early bird price of $79. Simply pledge the reward and then message the developers with code 925reader to do so.
This month we’ve teamed up with HomeIQ to celebrate the launch of its new OnlyBrush iOS-controlled smart toothbrush and travel kit. For a limited time, you can preorder this new product up to 60% off for a special early bird price:
The iPhone or Apple Watch-controlled OnlyBrush is a complete travel kit with the toothbrush designed to be a part of its own carrying case alongside built-in toothpaste and dental floss dispensers, an integrated mirror and a cleaning tool. It’s all built into a single sleek case that can charge the brush with an included USB-C cable or with a wireless charger. There are also smaller Lite and Mini versions available…
Today, 9to5Toys is teaming up with VAVA (sister-brand of RavPower) to offer readers a solid deal on the company’s VAVA HD Baby Monitor offering 25% off its usual retail price. Boasting an included 5-inch display, this system keeps you in constant contact with what matters most. It allows you to constantly keep an eye (and an ear) on the little one with an extra long battery life, stable wireless connection and a two-way audio system. Regularly as much as $160 at Amazon, you’ll definitely want to head below to grab our exclusive code for a giant discount.
Hyper is teaming up with 9to5Toys to celebrate Prime Day 2019. Among our favorite Mac gear accessory makers out there, Hyper is now offering a series of exclusive deals to 9to5 readers to celebrate the big summer sales event. We are looking at up to 40% off some of its most popular USB hubs for MacBooks, iPads and more. Head below for more information on how to take your Mac’s I/O up a notch and for a list of all our favorite deals from the sale.
One standout from the lot is HyperDrive’s8-in-2 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro and Air at $79.99 shipped. Regularly up to $120, this week’s special exclusive offer is the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon and the best we can find. Matching perfectly with your silver Apple gear, this hub transforms 2 USB-C ports (or Thunderbolt 3 ports) in to 8, significantly upgrading your computer’s I/O capabilities. Connections include 4K HDMI/MiniDP, USB-C PD and a micro SD card reader, among other things. It carries a 4+ star rating from nearly 65% of the 700 Amazon customers. Hit the list below for the rest of our exclusive Prime Day 2019 Hyper USB hubs.
With Amazon’s Prime Day arriving today, AXIS Gear is now up to 36% off, allowing you to upgrade existing window shades with its solar-powered and wireless motorized retro-fit that also includes Google Home/Amazon Echo compatibility.
After a quick install (attaching Gear to a bracket on the side casing of your window), the simple retro-fit solution controls the old beaded chain (or cord loop) within the solar-powered and wireless Gear device. If for whatever reason one should decide to forego the wireless option, you can easily change the set-up to be powered with the included cord or AA battery option.
Today is your last chance to score 40% off the new HyperCube with special preorder pricing ahead its launch in the coming weeks. The new HyperCube is the latest product from Sanho’s Hyper brand, who we’ve long recommended as a go-to brand for USB-C hubs, battery packs and more for iPhone, Android, Mac and more. This device connects between your iPhone charger and your device, allowing you to backup photos, videos, contacts and more automatically to USB or microSD storage while you charge.
Get 40% off HyperCube with special preorder pricing $29 (Reg. $49)
Head below to check out a recent hands-on video with HyperCube from 9to5Mac:
Featured in the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Design Stores, Slope is the ultimate iPhone/iPad stand with a patented design made from the same brushed and anodized finish as an iMac or Macbook. Head below for a hands-on video from our friends at 9to5Mac:
For February only, Hyper has teamed up with our friends at 9to5Mac for its first ever 9to5Mac Deal of the Month. That means today is your last chance to get the HyperJuice AirPods Wireless Charging case for 60% off regular price:
Get the HyperJuice AirPods Wireless Charger Case 60% off for a limited time: $20 (Reg. $50)
Thanks to our sponsor DearMob, you can download the popular DearMob iPhone Manager at its lowest price yet, up to 55% off as a limited time New Year deal for 9to5Toys readers. DearMob iPhone Manager is an iTunes alternative and all-in-one solution for managing and transferring content like photos, music, contacts and more from your iPhone to your Mac and other devices.
Get DearMob iPhone Manager up to 55% off $30-$35 (Reg. $66-$68)
Tomtoc is offering its 360° Protection Premium Laptop Sleeve for an extra 15% off. Regularly $69.99, you can pick one up now for $31.44 on Amazon when applying code 9TO5MAC15 at checkout. That’s good for a 60% discount off the original price tag and the best offer available. More details below.
Thanks to our sponsor Digiarty Sofware, creators of the video processing app VideoProc, 9to5Toys readers can download VideoProc free (regularly $79) for a limited time.
Download VideoProc video processing app for Mac or Windows: Free (Reg. $79)
Be sure to take advantage of this limited offer if you’re in the market for a new processing app for your 4K and HD video files. This multi-tool app offers users everything they need to edit, resize and convert their videos, along with a bunch of other useful and handy functions for downloading, managing and transferring videos. At no cost, it is definitely a good idea to test out the app to see how it can improve your video workflow. Head below for more details and key features of VideoProc.
Starting today, Hyper offers 30% off sitewide as a limited time Cyber Monday sale including its best-selling USB-C hubs for MacBooks, iPads and more. It also has doorbuster deals at even bigger discounts including its popular HyperDrive DUO for $39.99 (Reg. $100). No coupon codes are required, just hit the links below to check out the sale:
Available at its best price yet for Black Friday weekend only, the best-selling, treat-tossing Furbo dog camera is available for 46% off. This is the #1 best-selling dog camera on Amazon and very well-reviewed. It’s also the Furbo’s lowest price yet while supplies last this week:
Furbo includes a 1080p full HD camera with a 160° (diagonal) wide-angle lens, 4X digital zoom, and Infrared LED night vision. It also has a microphone and speaker with two-way audio so you can see and interact with your dogs. In addition, Furbo has built-in treat tossing feature that allows you to load and remotely toss treats using your iPhone or other mobile devices. Unlike many other cameras on the market, Furbo is designed specifically for dogs…
Top Pick: OMEN X by HP 35 Curved Display for $799 (Reg. $1,299) – As one of HP’s doorbuster deal, it’s offering a huge $500 in savings on one of its top-of-the-line 35-inch curved widescreen displays with the OMEN X (pictured above, left). This display includes a 3440 x 1440 WQHD panel in a 21:9 display widescreen format. The Omen X offers a notable 100Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. It also includes a height adjustable screen and ambient lighting, making it a great option for gamers and at $799 one of the best deals available with these specs.
A few of our other selections from the sale are below:
HyperJuice is made to be the world’s most powerful USB-C portable battery pack yet and it does so with some quite impressive specs. At 550 grams and just 7.5 x 3-inches and an inch thick, the HyperJuice has a massive 27000mAh capacity. It also includes dual USB-C ports with 100W and 60W power delivery. That means you can, for example, double the battery life of a 15-inch MacBook Pro using HyperJuice. You’ll also find an 18W USB-A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 port for quick charging iPhones, Android smartphones, and other supported devices. And with 100W input, you can charge the HyperJuice itself in just one hour!
Nodus has launched its new lineup of cases for iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, and 9to5Toys readers cannow preorder these hand-crafted leather options with an exclusive 20% off both the Access Case III & the classic Shell Case II. Nodus also offers free shipping worldwide on orders over $30. Shop the entire sale here or check out our recommendations below.
For a limited time, get DearMob iPhone Manager for Free (Reg. $59.95)
DearMob iPhone Manager is a popular iTunes replacement as an all-in-one solution for managing content on your iPhone from your Mac. That includes managing content like photos, music, ringtones, videos and books, as well as backups, data recovery and much more all from a single app. It’s also the world’s 1st iPhone manager to transfer iPhone and iPad data to and from your Mac with U.S. Military grade encryption. And it was just recently updated to version 2.6 with full support for the latest iOS 12 betas.
Thanks to our sponsor Vincero Watches, 9to5Toys readers can get an exclusive 15% off the company’s lineup of popular luxury watches with promo code TOYS15 for a limited time.
Vincero has made a name for itself making luxury, hand-crafted watches at fair prices, and with our promo code you can get some of its bestsellers for the lowest price yet. Featuring 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, top-grain Italian leather, scratch resistant Sapphire Coated Crystal, and Italian Marble faces and case backs, the lineup includes models for both men and women including its popular Kairos Mesh and the Chrono S Class. You can also get optional custom engraving for the watches when ordering through the company’s website.
Our top pick is the Chrono S Class, a chronograph available in 40mm and 43mm case sizes and Rose Gold, Matte Black and Blue/Brown colors options (pictured below).
Already funded on Kickstarter and currently over 900% funded on Indiegogo, the AirPlus case for Apple’s AirPods adds Qi wireless charging functionality for just $15 as a special preorder price. That’s 50% off the planned retail price of $30.
Get 50% off AirPlus protective Qi wireless charging case for Apple’s AirPods $15 (Reg. $30)
Apple has yet to officially launch its previously announced wireless charging case for AirPods along with its Qi wireless charging pad called AirPower, but AirPlus offers what will surely be a much lower price point than Apple’s official solution, especially at the 50% off special preorder price.
FIBARO via its Amazon storefront offers 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% offThe Button. This new Apple HomeKit-enabled wireless controller allows you to control Scenes and any of your other HomeKit products with a sturdy but micro-sized hardware switch. Check out 9to5Mac’s hands-on with The Button and some of FIBARO’s other HomeKit products in the video below.
Get The Button for 20% off with promo code 9to5promo:$48 (Reg $60)
Beating the best available deals elsewhere by around $300, these are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen yet on these high-end configurations of Apple’s late 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 2TB storage. Existing Expercom customers can order online. New customers can order by calling 888-563-6112.
The four available configurations all come with 16GB of RAM and 2TB of storage and go up $100 for spec bumps on the processor and or graphics:
15” Touch Bar 2.6 16GB/2TB/Radeon 460 $2,744 (save $1,055)
15” Touch Bar 2.7 16GB/2TB/Radeon 455 $2,850 (save $1,049)
15” Touch Bar 2.7 16GB/2TB/Radeon 460 $2,955 (save $1,044)
15” Touch Bar 2.9 16GB/2TB/Radeon 455 $2,955 (save $1,044)
You can also get a very nice $90 off discount on AppleCare+ extended warranty for these models as part of the sale bringing it down to $288 (Reg. $379).
Gamiss offers 9to5 readers exclusive discounts on a number of products including its 10W Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charger Pad for Qi-devices for just $6.99 shipped (Reg $26) with promo code GMBHEK3. The charger is compatible with most devices that support wireless charging such as the Samsung Note 5, S6 edge plus, S7 edge, S8, S8+, Note 8, and iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
Also check out the Houzetek SWA1 WiFi Smart Plug with Amazon Alexa support from Gamiss for just $8.50 shipped (Reg $36) with promo code HSW207. It’s available in a number of different plug types to work for both US and most international users, and it comes with the free FamilyCloud App for Android and iOS for mobile control in addition to Alexa.
For a limited time, Hyper offers 9to5 readers an exclusive $20 off its 7-in-1 and 7-in-2 USB-C hubs for MacBook and MacBook Pro. The 7-in-2 DUO for 2016/2017 MacBook Pros is the most successful crowdfunded USB-C product, and the new SOLO single USB-C connector brings the same great experience to MacBook and other USB-C device users.
That brings the price down to $59 on the Solo and $79 on the Duo with promo code 9to5Mac, getting you the best price around on the original USB-C hub for MacBook.
Annke is offering 9to5 readers its 4CH 720P HD TVI CCTV Security System With 4 Bullet Cameras for $79.99, knocking $20 off the normal $99 price tag.
Get the ANNKE 4CH 720P HD TVI CCTV Security System With 4 Bullet Cameras for $79.99 with promo code ANNKEC11BX.
The bullet cameras with this system are IP66 weatherproof for indoor and outdoor use, offer true day and night monitoring with up to 66ft/20m clear B&W night vision, and the system offers support for H.264+ video compression and includes HDMI & VGA outputs to support simultaneous 1080P steams. You also get smart search playback and easy locate incident features as well as motion-triggered email alert with snapshots.
The package includes 4 X720P Camera /4 X Mounting Screws / 1 X User manual / 1 X DVR /1 X Power Adapter / 1 X USB mouse/ 1 X CD/ 1 X User’s Manual For DVR.
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