Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.
$100 off
Best Buy is kicking off the week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi 128GB. Free shipping is available on each color priced at $299.99. While Apple’s iPad line up continues to get increasingly larger, iPad mini remains with its 7.9-inch Retina display. Today’s discount is about as good as it gets if you’re not going to opt for one of the new models released at WWDC.
In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s Father’s Day Sale delivers discounts on Beats, iPad and more. Sonos launches a notable promotion, Pad & Quill introduces new cases for the latest iPad and Affinity Photo for Mac goes on sale. Head below for more.
It’s the end of another week which means that it’s 9to5Rewards time! We’re giving away an Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case this time around. Head below to find out how you could win.
With E3 just around the corner, developers and accessory makers are racing to announce new gear ahead of next week’s event. The latest of which is a line of Nintendo Switch add-ons from Bionik. Five new products are coming down the line for the hybrid console, including a unique combination power supply and Joy-Con holder. More below.
Home Depot offers the Ryobi 16-inch 18V ONE+ Cordless Electric Mower with two batteries for $199 shipped. That’s a $100 savings off the regular price and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.7/5 stars. Ryobi’s ONE+ line includes over 70 tools that you can swap batteries with. The lawn mower is powered by an 18V battery that runs the 16-inch deck. A three-year warranty is included with purchase.
With E3 just around the corner, Turtle Beach has beat many manufacturers to the punch with a new round of accessories for Xbox One and PlayStation. The latest release is a pair of Stealth headsets, as you might’ve guessed, designed with new surround sound tech and classic looks. Xbox One users may be particularly interested in the newest Turtle Beach release as both models sport Microsoft’s easy-pairing wireless connection technology. Full details below.
This morning, Under Armour rolled out the initial beta of its new UA Icon shoe design studio. Shoppers will be able to upload photos from an iPhone or Android device and turn them into prints on a number of different styles. While Nike currently offers custom colors with its iD design studio, Under Armour is taking a much more interesting approach. Aside from uploading user-supplied images to UA Icon, you’ll also be able to choose from three other design options as well…
$399
B&H offers Apple’s 2017 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB in all colors for $399 shipped. That’s the usual $30 discount off the regular price. But to sweeten the deal further, B&H only charges tax at the time of purchase for New York and New Jersey shoppers.
$24
Amazon offers the Samsonite Classic Gusset Business Case for $23.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s as much as 70% off some online retailers, a match of Amazon’s one-day Gold Box all-time low in November and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.5/5 stars by over 900 reviewers.
$54
Amazon offers the Twelve South BookBook in multiple colors for iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus for $53.99 shipped. That’s a $6 savings off the regular price and the first discount that we’ve ever seen. Twelve South’s iconic book wallets have long been a favorite accessory for iPhone users. Nearly 300 Amazon customers have left a 4/5 star rating.
Mophie has today expanded its Charge Force Wireless lineup to include a handful of new cases for iPhone 7/Plus and Galaxy S8/Plus. Unlike previous models, these accessories are leather wrapped for a more stylish look than its traditional hard plastic cases. Not only are Mophie’s latest cases compatible with the Charge Force line, it can can also used with other Qi accessories.
Today’s announcement also brings a new wireless power bank for use with Mophie Charge Force products. Head below for more info on all of today’s releases.
Yesterday’s Keynote address at the WWDC 2017 delivered a wide-range of new products, including fresh iPads. Today we’re seeing Apple’s latest tablets pop-up for pre-order and there are already a few ways to save. Best Buy is currently throwing in up to $50 gift cards when you pre-order any of yesterday’s new iPad models. B&H has also launched pre-orders, and although full-price, the online retailer only charges taxes for New York and New Jersey resident’s at the time of shipping.
You can see the selection of available models at Best Buy here, or pop over to B&H too. All of yesterday’s news can be found in our WWDC 2017 hub, as well as our roundup of the biggest announcements.
Accessory listings are just starting to pop-up at Amazon, with more expected in the coming days. Apple has a designated landing page with a variety of add-ons as well.
While our wireless routers have seen a boon in speeds and features over the last few years, the same can’t be said for design. ASUS is looking to buck that trend with its upcoming Blue Cave network device. With Dyson-like looks and 802.11ac speeds, there’s a chance this router might not get buried on your shelf out of sight…
GoPro’s HERO5 Black 4K Action Camera received a $50 discount at a number of authorized online retailers today, dropping the final price to $349.99 at Amazon. It’s also available at Best Buy and B&H. Rated 4.3/5 stars by over 687 Amazon customers where it’s also a #1 best-seller.
Sonos has launched a number of discounts this morning at authorized retailers including Amazon, Best Buy and direct. You can save on PLAY:1 speaker bundles, PLAYBASE, PLAYBAR, as well as the SUB. Free shipping is available for the whole lot.
Sonos is the industry leader in whole-home audio systems, with the ability to stream a wide range of music services and podcasts. Personally, I have a handful of Play:1 speakers as well as the home theater system, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Amazon customers agree, with thousands leaving 4.5+/5 star ratings.
In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Logitech unveils new MX Master 2S Mouse with a unique software feature, you can save $400 on Apple’s high-end 15-inch MacBook Pro, Pad & Quill offers extra discounts on iPhone 7 cases and we’re giving away a Tube Amp Bluetooth Speaker System from Monoprice. Head below for more.
This week we’re partnering with Monoprice to give away one of its Tube Amp Bluetooth Speaker Systems to one lucky reader. This compact wireless system has a cool vintage design that brings unique style to your setup. Head below to learn how you can win.
After first being announced back in March, we’re finally getting a full picture of Samsung’s new SmartThings Hub that doubles as a mesh wireless router. The Connect Home will be available exclusively at Best Buy on Sunday in single and three-packs. There will also be a Pro model.
With the ever-expanding smart home accessory market bigger than ever, it’s no surprise that Samsung is leveraging its SmartThings line in its newest release. However, like any IoT product, you’ll have to decide if you want to lock yourself in further with one proprietary system or not…
$160
The Microsoft Store offers Samsung’s Portable T3 500GB External Solid-State Drive for $159.99 shipped. That’s a 20% savings off online retailers like B&H and the best current offer available. We did see it go as low as $148 at the end of last year. This is an Amazon best-seller with a 4.6/5 star rating from over 800 reviewers.
T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone SE with the purchase of an iPhone 7/Plus starting today for a limited time. You’ll receive up to $400 on a prepaid card, making the 32GB size essentially free and a hefty discount on the higher storage model.
Starting June 2, and for a limited time, well-qualified customers who purchase a new iPhone can get an iPhone SE (16GB or 32GB) for free! Need more memory? Customers can also get $400 off after rebate on the 64GB or 128GB iPhone SE. Get a Smartpicks device for FREE? That’s a screaming deal! Unleash the full potential of your iPhones with T-Mobile ONE and get 4 lines of UNLIMITED talk, text and 4G LTE data for only $35/line per month. Did we mention that is 2 lines for the price of 1?
You’ll have to use T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan service to cash in on this deal. Following the purchase of both devices, you’ll need to follow these steps:
1. Purchase an eligible iPhone and iPhone SE on EIP, then go complete the rebate here.
2. Enter the Promo Code 17Q2SEONUS along with any other requested information within 30 days of activation to get your rebate.
3. Wait 4-6 weeks to get your Prepaid MasterCard® Card for up to $400.
Full terms and conditions can be found below, as well as on this page.
Grado Labs is known for its Brooklyn heritage and handcrafted line of headphones. While they’ve spent the last few years focused on unique releases and shoring up its entry-level devices, the attention has now turned to the high-end. Today, Grado announced the PS2000e model as its new flagship pair of headphones with a hybrid metal and wood design.
$40
Amazon offers the Twelve South BookArc möd MacBook Stand in birch for $39.99 shipped. Also available at B&H. That’s a $20 savings off the regular and direct price, as well as an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.2/5 stars.
IYCMI: New MacBook Pro BookArc in color-matching Space Gray now available from TwelveSouth.
$69
Amazon offers Apple’s AirPort Express Base Station for $69 shipped. Also available at Staples. That’s a $30 savings off the regular price, a match of our previous mention and $10 less than the previous Amazon all-time low. Apple’s official AirPort Express Base Station remains the best way to add AirPlay streaming to an existing set of speakers. With production scheduled to cease, now’s the time to swipe this accessory at a discounted price.
DirecTV Now is currently offering a free one-month trial to its streaming service when promo code ROKU1MONTH is applied at the final checkout screen. For comparison, typically only a single week trial is available and prices range from $35-$70 for a full month. You’ll want to cancel before the month is up if you’re not interested in continuing with a paid subscription. Note: available for new customers, only.
Don’t forget, you can still get a free Fire TV stick with sign-up as well. These offers do not appear to be combinable at this point.
Buy NowLogitech has today announced the latest generation of its popular MX Master mice alongside an intriguing software feature called Flow. The MX Master and Anywhere 2S introduce a handful of hardware upgrades in a familiar package.
I was a huge fan of the previous generation models, so I was anxious to go hands-on with the latest rendition. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been able to spend some time using both new models and the Flow feature as a part of my daily routine. Full details on both devices as well as my thoughts on each can be found below.
Free
June has arrived, which means a new round of free Kindle First eBooks for Prime members. Subscribers to Amazon’s 2-day shipping service receive early access to new Kindle books for free (Reg. $6) before these titles are released.
Swing by the official Kindle first hub to see each of this month’s freebies. Prime members can download one of the six eBooks to a Kindle device or to the free iOS/Android app. Those without a subscription can still pick up a single title for $1.99 (Reg. $6). Either way, your new eBook becomes a permanent part of your library.
Amazon offers the Karcher K1700 1700PSI 1.2GPM Electric Power Pressure Washer for $119 shipped. That’s a $20 savings off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 3.9/5 stars. It’s the perfect time of year for a new power washer. This model is fully electric with 1700PSI and up to 1.2GPM of power. It ships with a three-year warranty as well.
9to5Toys Specials is offering the Mighty Mac App Bundle for free that includes ten apps ranging in value from $3 to $40. The total value comes out at over $130. All of these titles are yours to keep. More details can be found here.
$7
Each month Target puts together a Beauty Box filled with samples of popular items, and at $7 it’s always a hit. For June, Target is offering a Father’s Day edition filled with seven items for the same $7 shipped price tag.
ICYMI: Men’s Grooming Sale at Amazon – Panasonic Trimmer $11, Remington Razor $29, more
$104
Amazon offers the Sensi Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat for $104 shipped. That’s a $25 savings off the regular price and a match for the best that we’ve seen this year. This is the #1 best-selling thermostat at Amazon with a 4.2/5 star rating from over 3,200 reviewers.
This morning, Tablo has unveiled its new Dual OTA DVR with a few key upgrades the cord-cutting company hopes will bring even more users in the fold. Dropping your cable subscription in favor of online streaming services or local channels is more popular now than ever before. With DirecTV, Hulu and Sling all jockeying for position, the hardware market is looking for ways to standout from the competition.
The latest release from Tablo corrects one of the more frustrating aspects of its previous generation DVR. Dual OTA features a built-in hard drive that does away with the bring your own storage model that was applied before. That’s in addition to a handful of other features that may sway cord-cutters from TiVo and the aforementioned streaming services…
$200
Amazon offers the Yamaha WX-030 MusicCast Wi-Fi Speaker in two colors with AirPlay and Bluetooth for $199.95. Also at Best Buy and B&H. That’s a 20% savings off the regular price and the best off that we’ve seen this year. Rated 3.6/5 stars.
$13.50
Amazon offers the CyberPower Heavy Duty 8-Outlet Power Strip with 6-Foot Cord for $13.63 Prime shipped. That’s a $5 savings off the regular price online and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
$155
Harman Kardon offers its certified refurbished HKTS 9 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System for $154.99 shipped. That’s down from the original price of $600. We did see it fall as low as $150 at the end of last year but this is the best offer available otherwise. Harman Kardon speakers are generally the recipients of excellent ratings over at Amazon. A full one-year standard warranty is included with purchase.
ICYMI: Yamaha 4K 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver with AirPlay on sale for $275 (Orig. $500).
Amazon offers the LIFX A19 Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb for $44.99 shipped. That’s a $15 savings off the regular going rate, a match of the Amazon all-time low and the best offer available. Rated 3.8/5 stars. There are a number of benefits to switching over to smart LED light bulbs. Among them is the availability to create schedules, control with your smartphone or Alexa and cashing in on overall energy savings.
Buy NowFollowing the release of Nintendo Switch this spring, Amazon and other retailers were flooded with accessories for the new hybrid console. We’ve already told you the best way to protect the screen from unnecessary scratches. Today I’ll be checking out a new $20 Nintendo-licensed Switch case from RDS that’s perfect for taking your gaming on the road. Because, after all, that’s what Switch is all about!
$760
Trusted eBay Seller Electronics Valley (99.7% positive feedback from 32,000+) currently offers Apple’s 128GB 13-inch MacBook Air (MMGF2LL/A) for $759.99 shipped. Electronics Valley only charges tax for New Jersey shoppers at the time of purchase. That’s $239 off the original price, $65 less than Best Buy’s sale price, $5 off our previous mention and the lowest current offer available.
Apple’s MacBook Air has a 1.6GHz processor, 128GB SSD, 8GB of RAM and 802.11ac wireless. It additionally comes equipped with two USB 3.0 ports, a single Thunderbolt 2 port and a SDXC Card Slot.
Amazon offers the Logitech M705 Wireless Marathon Mouse for $19.99 Prime shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s a $10 savings off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 3,000 reviewers. Compatible with Mac and PC, this is one of Logitech’s most popular input devices. Features include hyper-fast scrolling and up to three-years of battery life on a full charge.
We also spotted a pair of Logitech MX Master discounts at Amazon with the flagship model discounted back down to $59.99 and the mobile-friendly MX Anywhere 2 for $49.99. Both are the best offer currently available.
$275
Best Buy’s eBay official eBay store offers the Yamaha RX-V581BL 4K 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver with AirPlay for $274.99 shipped. Also available direct. For comparison, this model has a list price of $500 and we’ve previously seen it go as low as $350. Rated 4.6/5 stars by 130 Best Buy customers.
$20
Amazon offers its Prime members the Twelve South HiRise Stand for Apple Watch in Black for $19.99 shipped. Also at B&H. That’s a $30 savings off the original price, down $20 from Twelve South direct and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
$30
Amazon offers the Mophie Juice Pack Reserve Battery Case for iPhone 6/s in multiple colors for $29.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s a $30 savings off the original price, an Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently available by $10. Rated 4.5/5 stars.
$16
Amazon offers its AmazonBasics Explorer Backpack for up to 15-inch MacBooks for $16.41 Prime shipped. That’s a nearly $19 savings off the original price, down roughly $14 from the regular going rate and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Memorial Day sales are popping up all over including at Best Buy, Apple launched a $1 game sale packed with favorites and DJI introduced its new Spark drone. Head below for more…
Buy NowIn early April Logitech unveiled its Z537 Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Speaker System as the latest addition to its audio lineup. Since that time, I’ve been using it as a supplement to my MacBook Pro in hopes of beefing up my music and gaming experience. At $130 it comes in at a higher price tag than other desktop speaker systems you’ll find at Amazon, but it aims to make up for it with more power, and an attractive design…
It was just over two years ago that we first told you about Gogoro, which was at the time deemed “the world’s first” smart scooter. With its sleek design and unique battery charging station, it stood out as the next big thing in two-wheeled transportation. Fast forward to 2017 and Gogoro is back with the second generation that offers a handful of upgrades in both looks as well as function.
Today in New York City, DJI unveiled the new Spark drone with a focus on portability and gesture-controls. This comes after a busy year for the industry leader in the drone category following the release of its Phantom 4 Advanced.
DJI claims users will be able to go from in-hand to in-the-air taking photos in just seconds. Geared towards entry-level pilots looking to capture drone-quality images and video, Spark has a number of consumer-friendly features. Today’s news also includes new smartphone apps with quick and simple editing features in line with what we saw from GoPro in the fall. Full details below.
Best Buy is offering a rare discount on official Apple Watch Sport Bands in a couple of different sizes and colors starting at $33.99. Free shipping is available on orders of $35 or more. These bands usually sell for $49 direct from Apple. Those with an eligible student account can save an additional 10% with this coupon.
If you’re still not ready to dish out $30+ for an Apple Watch Sport Band, there are plenty of near-identical options on Amazon for under $10.
Of course, be sure to check out our recent review of This is Ground’s new Leather Apple Watch Bands.
It’s that time of year again where the air conditioning units are starting to kick on as warmer temperatures return again. Ambi Labs is making a return to Kickstarter to raise funds for its second generation Ambi Climate 2. After successfully releasing its first iteration (and shipping) the latest version brings smartphone and Alexa control to your air conditioning units alongside a handful of new features.
The all-new design strays from the usual ugly plastic smart hub we typically see in favor of a new, sleeker version that would look fine out in the open. Combined with the ability to work with just about any infrared-controlled AC unit and we might just be on to something here.