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T-Mobile is currently offering the best price around for a new Nexus 6 by dropping $100 off the device’s regular retail price. That means you can pick up the 32GB model for $549 (usually $649), or the 64GB model for $599 (usually $699).
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9to5Toys Specials currently has the BACtrack Vio Smartphone Breathalyzer for $40 after $3 coupon code: 9to5vio with free shipping. It fits in your pocket and keeps nights out safe. That’s less than Amazon even with their $5 coupon and tax in more states  – and the lowest price we’ve ever seen it. (ThinkGeek offers it for the same price but then tacks on tax and $6.95 for shipping).

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There are many ways in which alcohol can affect your judgement, so it is best to get a second opinion on your sobriety before you try to drive home. This BACtrack breathalyzer is easily small enough to stay in your pocket all night, and when it is needed, it hooks up to your smartphone to analyze your breath. The Vio takes five seconds to calculate your blood alcohol level, and it is accurate to 0.00%. The results of the test are displayed via BACtrack’s app, and you can even play a game of “Guess your BAC” to see just how wrong you are.

• Slip the compact BACtrack Vio into your pocket or use as a keychain
• Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly sync with the free BACtrack app
• ZeroLine® Technology gets an accurate read on when your BAC will return to 0.00%
• Sanitary flip-up mouthpiece keeps germs and impurities out
• Advanced MicroCheck® Sensors to ensure accurate readings
• “Guess your BAC” feature

Click here to grab the BACtrack Vio at 14% off the standard price.

9to5Toys Specials currently has the Nexus 5 with One Year of Unlimited Talk-and-Text from FreedomPop for $200 with free shipping. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better phone at this price.

Google’s version of Android is the cleanest around, and it is matched nicely by the Nexus 5’s sleek exterior. But it is the specs of this handset that will really turn heads — a 2.26 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, with a 1080×1920 high-resolution display and an 8MP rear-facing camera. It also sports 16GB of internal storage and a 1.3MP camera. In this deal, the Nexus 5 comes bundled with a year of FreedomPop wireless service. The generous Unlimited Talk-and-Text plan provides exactly what the name implies, along with 500MB of 4G LTE per month, voicemail, and tethering options — all with no contract.

Nexus 5

• 2.26 GHz quad-core processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor
• 8MP rear-facing autofocus camera and camcorder with LED flash
• 1.3MP front-facing camera and camcorder
• Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
• 1080 × 1920, multi-touch screen
• 16 GB of internal memory, 2GB RAM

Unlimited Talk-and-Text from FreedomPop

• Unlimited texting and talking, plus 500MB 4G/3G LTE data per month
• One year of visual voicemail – $30 value
• One year of tethering – $47.88 value
• One year of usage alerts – $23.88 value
• No contracts or early termination fees

Grab this deal here.

9to5Toys Specials currently has the Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb for $35 with free shipping. It is a great price for a multi-colored, energy-efficient bulb.

The bulb connects to your phone (iOS/Android) via Bluetooth, and it can then be controlled through Revogi’s app. The LEDs are capable of producing sixteen million colors, any of which can be selected via a color wheel in the app, and moving the on-screen slider adjusts overall brightness. You can also set up “smart timers” to switch the bulb on or off at certain times of the day — waking up time and sunset, for instance — and the preset “scenes” offer quick access to certain behaviors, such as pulsing to the beat of music. The other major advantage of this bulb is its energy efficiency; it uses 90% less power than a standard bulb in the same socket.

• Control all aspects of your lights from an easy-to-use app
• Choose from 16 million color options
• Easily control the brightness of your lights
• Set smart-timers
• Control up to 10 bulbs from the app
• Enjoy preset “scenes”
• Use 90% less energy than with traditional bulbs

To light up your home in style, grab the Revogi here.

Back in January, I found myself becoming increasingly enamored with the idea of making bicycling a serious a hobby. A month later I was the proud owner of a Trek CrossRip hybrid bike, great for riding around town but also for longer trips through the country. As someone that enjoys technology, I quickly looked for ways to make my new hobby a connected experience.

There are a plethora of good apps for iOS that track and record your excursions. I found this to be particularly handy in keeping tabs on my progress as a rider. However, finding a safe, visible spot for my iPhone 6 during the ride proved to be more challenging. The beauty of having all of this data is somewhat lost when your phone is stored away during your ride.

Over the last month, I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time with iOttie’s new Active Edge Bike & Bar Mount, which places an iPhone or Android directly on your handlebars. Head below for my thoughts as well as an exclusive 30% coupon code.
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The Fleksy keyboard app is a popular option among both iOS and Android users for its creative and customizable options. Recently updated with hotkey shortcuts, case-sensitive layouts and previously with built-in GIF support, Android users can now get it for free. Regularly listed for $2 on Google Play and the Amazon App Store, you can now activate the full version inside the free trial. Simply head over to Google Play and download Fleksy + GIF Keyboard Free, where you’ll find a free upgrade link inside the app right after the installation process. This promotion will run for a week according to Fleksy’s update on the Google Play page

Head below for more details:
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These days it seems that we are trying to make everything smart. Even products that have been around for a long time. Something as simple as a bicycle, which has been around for years, suddenly has all sorts of possibilities once a smartphone is connected to it.

A group of inventors is not attempting to reinvent the wheel, but rather the pedal. They are simply trying to prevent bike theft and make your two wheeled vehicle just a little bit smarter.

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TomTom, best known for its GPS driving systems, is announcing its new Bandit Action Camera. Aimed at removing the tedious editing process that comes along with most popular options, you can simply give your smartphone a shake to edit and then share your new video within minutes of shooting it.
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9to5Toys Specials currently has the ZeroLemon SolarJuice 10000mAh Battery for $26 with free shipping. That’s as low as we’ve ever seen a 10,000mAh battery with solar charging option.

This battery offers a capacity which can fill your phone several times over, but it also has its own power source: the sun. One side is covered by a 1.2W monocrystalline solar panel, allowing the ZeroLemon to recharge during the day. Output is via two USB ports (2A for fast-charging, 1A for smartphones), which can charge devices simultaneously, and the battery itself has a lifespan of over a thousand cycles. The casing is rain-resistant, shock-proof and anti-explosion, and there is a flashlight built in for real emergencies.

• Simultaneously charges two devices at once
• Rain-resistant, shockproof and environmentally friendly
• Anti-explosion, lightweight, compact and reliable
• Includes a top grade-A cell, built-in 10,000mAh lithium polymer battery
• Two outputs: 2A fast-charging for mobile devices, 1A charging for smartphones
• Allows casual solar charging via a powerful 1.2W monocrystalline solar panel
• Boasts an ultra-long battery life; recharge the SolarJuice 1000+ times
• Use in the dark with built-in LED flashlight

Grab this power pack at the discounted price here.

9to5Toys Specials currently has the Innori 22,400mAh Portable Battery Pack for $34.99 with free shipping.

This Innori battery pack weighs under a pound, but it has a large enough capacity to charge three devices at once. It can do so simultaneously via three USB ports — two made for smartphones, one for everything else — and the battery automatically doles out electricity at the right current for each device. LED indicator lights show the battery’s charging status, while another, more powerful LED matrix acts as a flashlight with a range of 65 feet.

• Total of 3 outlets: 2 optimized for smartphones, 1 for tablets and other USB-powered devices
• LED light with a long range of 65 feet for convenient night charging
• Helpful LED light indicator functions: flashes on while charging/off when fully charged
• Intelligent charging, recognizes your devices and allocates the right current automatically

Click here to grab one.

Update (4/16 8:00am): We have teamed up with Oceanhouse Media to giveaway 5 free download codes for The Lorax interactive book app on iOS. To enter the giveaway, simply follow @9to5Toys on Twitter and retweet our article or Like us on Facebook and share with your friends. The giveaway will be open for 48 hours, with the winners chosen on Saturday. Good Luck!

In celebration of Earth Day 2015 on April 22nd, Dr. Seuss mobile developer Oceanhouse Media is offering The Lorax interactive book app on iOS for $1.99 (Reg. $5). Only once in the last two years have we seen the app dip below $2 on the App Store. Android users will also find the app discounted for the same price over on the Amazon App Store.

Head below for more details on The Lorax mobile book app:
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Update (4/14 12:45pm): On-The-Go has launched its IndieGoGo campaign, if you’re interested in grabbing one they’ve got a number of different pledge options.

If you’re an avid follower of 9to5Toys (and we know that you are), you’re well aware of our love of battery packs, USB drives, MFi certification and all around gadgetry. It’s always interesting when companies set out to pair these things together, with varying degrees of success.

We’ve spotted something new today though, fittingly named On The Go, which aims to combine storage, charging, streaming, device tracking and more into a small package. The multi-functional connectivity on this thing is impressive, from iPhone to Android to Mac, it has everything covered…
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Update (4/15 8:40am): The below Moto 360 deals from Amazon and Best Buy are now over, but you can still find discounts available at Google Play. You’ll also find the Motorola Moto360 Smartwatch Charger for $28.23 Prime shipped on Amazon right now (Reg. $40, lowest we can find).

On the morning when initial Apple Watch supplies have sold out and try on sessions are happening all around the globe, the best Android Smartwatch is down to its lowest price ever. Coincidence? Maybe, but who cares what the reason is. These prices are terrific for anyone looking to jump into Android Wear:

• Motorola Moto 360 23mm Black: $179 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $250)
• Motorola Moto 360 23mm Stone Leather: $179 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $250)
• Motorola Moto 360 22mm Cognac: $179.99 at Best Buy (Reg. $250)
• Motorola Moto 360 23mm Dark Metal: $229 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $300)
• Motorola Moto 360 18mm Champagne Metal: $219 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $330)
• more deals here

Note: Best Buy prices are $0.99 more. Also, anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $25 on any Moto 360 Smartwatch.

It’s rated 4 out of 5 stars from Amazon reviewers and we called it “The best Android Wear smartwatch currently available.”

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The popular Roomlia hotel savings application for iOS and Android is today launching an interesting new loyalty program. Basically, if you stay 7 nights, you will get a night free.

In order to get to that free night, the application will add up the amount you paid each night for your first 7 nights, and then it will credit you back the average. In most cases, this will obviously work out to an eight night free.

The cool parts about the program, which differentiate it from competitors, are that these are actual nights, not days, and the nights can be combined. You don’t need to stay 7 nights in a row to get the credit back toward an either night. You can stay for 3 nights during one trip, and 4 nights on another trip to get up to the 7.

The app is developed by a team made up of former Expedia developers, the application actually has some great deals that beat out some of the competition.

New hotels and supported cities are added each week, and users can book rooms up to 7 days in advance, for up to 5 nights at a time.

The application is free on iOS and Android, and the new loyalty card system launches today.

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Wireless whole home audio is moving away from being labeled a new and expanding category to something that is refining itself as a necessary need for audio enthusiasts. We’ve seen new releases from Bang & Olufsen this year, as well as updates to Aether’s speaker, while SONOS continues to reign supreme.

This week, Samsung announced a new entry into the whole home audio competition with its Radiant360 R7 Wireless Speaker that offers a number of familiar features plus some new ones.

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Developer DeNA is back at it again after last week’s release of Final Fantasy Record Keeper with an all new brawler title for iOS and Android. Chosen by Nintendo to develop its highly anticipated mobile releases, DeNA has dipped in to the world of Marvel this time in the form of the 4 player co-op beat’em up Marvel Mighty Heroes.

Head below for more details on what characters to expect and some gameplay footage in the launch trailer:
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Today, NeoLAB officially launched its Neo smartpen N2 following a wildly successful Kickstart campaign that raised more than over $350,000. Even more impressive is that the original goal was just $20,000. After selling some 2,500 pens during the initial round of crowdfunding, those that missed out are able to grab one today.
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It’s high times when it comes to smart watches. With the Apple Watch looming for launch in the next month, the race for your wrist is mid-stride. One former Apple designer is taking next month’s release head-on, putting a focus on creating something that is meant to last longer than this year’s product cycle.
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DeNA, the developer Nintendo has hand picked to bring its legendary cast of characters to life on mobile, has just recently released FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper in North America. Previously only available in Japan where it has already amassed 5 million downloads, FF Record Keeper weaves an all new story by allowing players to relive the most epic moments from the series’ long history.

The game is now available for download on iOS and Android. Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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Initially launching back in September of 2013, Activision’s Call of Duty: Strike Team for iOS has hit its lowest price ever today on the App Store. Regularly listed at $7, you can grab the first/third person hybrid shooter for just $1.99 today. The Apple Editor’s Choice game has a 4 star rating from 7,079 reviewers.

Android gamers will also find the title on sale over at Google Play for $1.99 as well. Head below for more detials:
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In many cases we have to swap out USB devices when connecting with our laptops due to there not being enough ports. Otherwise, users tend to resort to USB hubs and things of that nature. While these options do work, the folks over at InfiniteUSB seem to think they have a better way.

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If you haven’t yet treated your TV to a Chromecast stick to stream content from your Android devices, Google would really like you to do so. The company has been playing with its mix of freebies again, with $80 worth on offer if you buy between today and 19th April.

Current offers include three-month trial subscriptions to Google Play Music, DramaFever and Sesame Street GO, as well as one month of Qelio Concerts and a free Play Movies rental thrown in – and you can even save a few bucks on Amazon at the moment … 
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Initially unveiled back in January, IK Multimedia’s latest mutli-platform audio interface is now ready to ship. Much like its predecessor, iRig 2 provides a quick and reliable recording/monitoring solution for guitar players but with a few new features packed in. On top of around 5 years of additional development, the new iRig will support iOS/Mac devices as well as all Android 5.0 tablets and smartphones.

While we have seen a few offerings from IK in the Android space previously, this is technically the first fully featured (and supported) audio interface available for users on Google’s mobile operating system. Head below to find out more about what the iRig 2 has to offer and the devices it supports:
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Now that all the Apple Watch details are laid out for consumers, there is a big choice to be made for those interested in purchasing a timepiece with smart functionality. The Apple Watch will start at $349, with most of our readers electing for a $400 model, although early adoption levels seem to be low. If you’re thinking that a lower priced watch is more appropriate, it looks like you’re not alone. With the Pebble Time making a timely appearance on Kickstarter, many have chosen to back the lower priced option. In fact, following the Apple Watch keynote, Pebble saw a 167% funding increase.

Despite all the new releases and hype, the original Pebble is still capable of getting the job done at a more affordable price.

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Tile came out competitively priced at $25 per tracker, but the price hasn’t really budged since its release. You could opt to buy a multi-pack to get a lower per tracker price, but that’s not helpful if you’re just looking to try it out.

Our first documented price drop on a single Tile tracker is your opportunity to get into the game: Amazon is currently charging just $19.99 for one, a drop of 20% from its regular price of $25.

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Tile helps you keep track of the things that matter most to you. Attach it to your keys, TV remote, suitcase, iPad and then you’ll be able to keep tabs on the item within a 100 ft. radius. Tile also remembers the last known location of a lost item so you’ll have a helpful starting point in locating lost items outside Tile’s reach. The iOS/Android app supports up to 8 Tiles.

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It’s a crowded world for those in the wearable and fitness tracking industry. Now with Apple breathing down the neck of the competition, it is key for these companies to find a way to stand out. Up and comer Atlas is beginning to detail its new Wristband, which offers a number of interesting features. This uniquely designed fitness tracker has one standout feature, the ability to recognize and track different workout activities using a proprietary algorithm. Not just, swimming versus running, but butterfly versus backstroke. Or push-ups versus triangle push-ups.

The design is fairly unique too, think Pebble Watch meets Nike Fuelband.

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MicroSD cards pack gigabytes of storage into a space about the size of your fingernail. That’s why it has become the go-to storage choice for most mobile devices. If your phone or computer doesn’t natively support microSD then you’ll need an adapter or USB reader.

ADATA’s microReader may be your new top choice when looking to access data on a microSD card, especially while on-the-go.
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We haven’t seen much in the way of major innovation when it comes to surveillance cameras, with Dropcam and Foscam pretty well dominating the space in recent years. Today, we’re seeing something new from Panasonic with its Nubo monitoring camera, which features 4G connectivity and a waterproof design. They proudly proclaim that this is the “world’s first” camera design to lean on a cellular connection instead of WiFi.

It’s chock full of features, head below for full details, pricing and availability.

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Just in time for the highly anticipated main console/PC release, today Warner Bros. and developer NeatherRealm have also announced a brand new Mortal Kombat X title coming to mobile platforms. While described as a “free-to-play fighting/card-battler hybrid”, the new iOS/Android title looks to bring the same “iconic visceral combat” and “vicious graphics” MK fans are used to.

Head below for a closer look in the announcement trailer, plus more details on which characters and gameplay features will be crossing over from the main console title:
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Mad Catz is adding to its line of popular gaming controllers, but this time its put a focus on Android devices. The L.Y.N.X.3 Mobile Wireless Controller is a “highly-compact mobile game controller” that can collapse for travel and has a full-range of controls that you’d expect from a full-sized console. 

Head below for full details, pricing and availability.

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Technology has created a much more accessible world, with nearly everything right at our fingertips. The thing is, sometimes we still just want easier access to a button, switch or that USB port in the back of your computer. Satechi has set out to solve this problem with three Bluetooth-enabled buttons meant to interact with a myriad of devices.

The BT Button Series is a trilogy of stick-on thin circles that pair with a device via Bluetooth and enables the user to complete certain tasks. They come in a slim circle design with an aluminum metal outer edge and are compatible with iOS devices and Android OS 4.4.4 or later. From selfies to Siri, these products have an eye for making digital life just a touch more accessible – head below to find out how.

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Rovio, creators of the hit game Angry Birds, has announced its latest iOS and Android offering ‘Jolly Jam’. Playing off the popular connect-three matching style of gaming, Jolly Jam has visual cues that will remind gamers of Candy Crush.

This puzzle based game focuses on matching like colors from corner to corner using a drag and highlight style of play. The idea is for users to draw boxes around matching jellies to complete levels with combo attacks and special jellies releasing colorful explosions. With ‘endless’ levels of play, Jolly Jam is highlighted by bright colors and sounds through gameplay.

Jolly Jam is available now for free on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

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