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A startup called Pearl Automations is today launching preorders for a new accessory that adds a rearview backup camera to just about any car using an iPhone or other smartphone as a monitor. The company is notably made up of a large group of ex-Apple engineers and the accessory is just the first in a line of products it plans that will add various smartphone connectivity features to vehicles.

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B&H is offering the Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android devices for only $79.95 shipped. That’s $45 off the original list price, $20 less than Amazon’s listing and the lowest we’ve seen.

This smartwatch lets you get email, texts, incoming calls, calendars and access your favorite apps on your wrist. You can also control your music with iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more. “Discover thousands of apps and watch faces to customize Pebble Steel to fit your life.” Rated 3.9/5 stars from over 800 Amazon customers. B&H also offers $60 – $200 off select Apple Watches with potential tax benefits. The 42mm watch in a Space Black Stainless Steel Case and Black Sport Band can be had for only $399 shipped. As a bonus it also includes a free Mophie dock with your purchase. That’s $200 off and the lowest we’ve seen. For some more Apple Watch deals check out our previous roundup for more options.

Also be sure to check out our Spigen Apple Watch Dock on sale for $7 today only.

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Starting today, HTC’s Vive VR headset is available to purchase direct from HTC at vive.com in at least 24 countries with the device expected to ship to customers in the next 2-3 days. And it’s also being made available to preorder at select retail partners including Microsoft Stores, GameStop and Micro Center with those orders expected to arrive beginning sometime this week.

HTC originally launched preorders in February and started shipping in April, but until this week orders have been backed up and the company has been experiencing shipping delays and complaints from preorder customers.

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Amazon offers the Automatic: Connected Card Adapter for $69.99 shipped. Also available at B&H. That’s good for $30 off the original list price and the regular going rate. Today’s deal is the lowest price Amazon has ever sold it for since it was released.

Hook Dad up with a simple and full featured diagnostic kit this Father’s Day. Automatic ditches the old school LCD display in favor of iOS and Android connectivity. The free app provides a plethora of data including travel logs, error messages, efficiency and more. You can even pair it with other third-party products like Amazon Echo and Apple Watch for additional functionality. Automatic is compatible with “just about any car with a OBD-II port”. Head over to this guide for additional information. Rated 3.5/5 stars from 327 Amazon customers. Check out more coverage in our review of the previous generation model.

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There are times when lugging around a laptop makes for aching shoulders. The Remix Mini is the ideal solution — this tiny PC works wherever you can find a monitor, and 9to5Toys Specials has it now for $65 shipped.

Billed as the “world’s first true Android PC,” Remix actually works on a custom version of Google’s OS. This is designed specifically for mouse and keyboard controls, with a taskbar and multi-tasking. Under the hood, this palm-sized device has a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, with a 64-bit chipset and 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB. You can download apps straight from the Play Store, or through the Remix Store. The Mini PC has Bluetooth 4.0 built in for streaming audio and video, and the computer sips just 10 watts of power. Whether you want an easier hotdesking device, or just want another computer around the house, this little desktop should fill the role.

Order now to save 27% off MSRP with free shipping.

With Android on the up, now is a great time to start building apps for the Play Store. The Comprehensive Android Development Bundle at 9to5Toys Specials teaches coding and design from scratch, with 83 hours of video tutorials for $40.

The headline training is The Ultimate Android Marshmallow Tutorial, a massive 40-hour course that teaches the latest version of the OS from scratch. After touring the Android Studio development environment, the videos introduce Java code, popular APIs, third-party libraries, and monetization techniques.

Two more courses add extra coding knowledge to your locker, while Projects in Android provides hands-on practice. These tutorials look at parsing data, integrating Google Maps, UI layouts, security features, and much more.

The final course, Advanced Android App Development, helps to put the final polish on your own apps. Along with Material Design, the instructor explains the Android Support Library, and how to use advanced design components such as RecyclerView.

The bundle is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly, and the price includes lifetime access to the content. Sign up now to save 94% on the MSRP.

Black + Decker is launching its new “Smartech” batteries today that have Bluetooth built-in to allow for control and monitoring from a companion app on a connected smartphone.

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Smartphone cameras are pretty awesome nowadays, but most devices have a fixed lens. The Acesori 3-in-1 Lens Kit lets you get wider and closer while maintaining quality. You can pick one up now for $10 shipped via 9to5Toys Specials.

The kit includes fisheye, wide-angle and macro lenses. The fisheye is the widest, capturing a 180º field of view in a single, brilliantly whacky photo. The wide-angle lens is designed for capturing landscapes, without the slightly warped effect. The macro lens is for studying tiny details, such as bugs or the texture of a flower petal. The lenses attach magnetically to the supplied mount, which you simply stick to the back of your phone. This means you can swap between the lenses with ease, and retain normal use of your phone. The lenses are made from high-quality, scratch-resistant glass, and they come with caps and lanyards for safe transport. The kit also contains a cleaning cloth.

You can grab the Acesori 3-in-1 Kit now to save an impressive 80% off the regular price, with free shipping to the Continental US and a one-year warranty thrown in.

There’s any number of unique ways to type on your iPhone these days. With new third-party keyboards coming out weekly, it seems, you’re bound to find an alternative to the stock option that ships with iOS. But what about physical keyboards? While there are Bluetooth options designed for iPhone, the majority are either too large or have been disproportionally shrunk down.

An upcoming device called Tap was revealed this week with a design that looks straight out of the movies. This Bluetooth wearable tracks the movements of your fingers to recreate a virtual keyboard on “nearly any surface.”

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Update: Newegg via eBay is now offering the device in gold, black, or silver for $529.99 shipped.

mobilepros1 (98.2% positive feedback from 117,758 buyers) via eBay offers the factory unlocked 32GB Samsung Galaxy S7 in black or gold for $529.99 shipped. That’s just about $30 less than the price we saw a couple of weeks ago and it’s the lowest price we’ve seen for a new model, a full $165 less than retail…

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Smart home products and robust app stores have brought on a variety of changes in our lives over the last five years. A byproduct of that innovation is the myriad of devices, developer kits and data points that are constantly pinging us. Apple has attempted to curb some of this (at times painful) experience with HomeKit. However, that is primarily focused on hardware functionality. The reality is that we still have all of this information, which leads us to constantly checking our devices for updates.

SeeNote is a new product from a company called MoonRoof that takes the classic sticky note and transforms it into a digital hub for your life. Amazon Echo has management skills but it is based around auditory cues. SeeNote differs with its customizable and interactive e-ink visual display that puts much of your life in one place. More below.

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8bitdo and Analogue have brought some some very interesting retro gaming gear to market thus far from the iOS/Android/Mac controller to the Aluminum/Gold remake NES console and even a Nintendo-Themed Bluetooth speaker. And now, the two companies have teamed up on the new wireless Retro Receiver so we can play all those glorious 8-bit titles with no strings attached.

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Way back in December, Motorola launched a limited edition series of Moto X Pure phones in partnership with renowned designer, Jonathan Adler. They had all the same great specs and features of the regular 32GB Moto X Pure, except they had an awesome unique design on the back.

The only issue was Motorola opted to sell them at a premium. Now, that premium has gone, and you can pick one up for $175 less than the original price.

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232tech (99.2% Positive feedback from 11,647 shoppers) via eBay is offering the LG Nexus 5X 16GB (H791 Unlocked) 4G LTE Android Smartphone for $229.99 shipped. That’s $119 off the current list price, $107 less than Amazon’s current offering and at $50 less than our previous mention from February. The phone is rated 4.3/5 stars from over 100 Amazon shoppers.

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AT&T has a new promo starting today that will let you get a free 48” Samsung Smart TV with the purchase of the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge. The only catch is that you need to have both AT&T Next service for the phone and DirecT or U-Verse service and at least one of those accounts must be new.

The free TV is the LED J5200 Series Smart TV 48″ Class TV, which lists at $999 but currently sells for around $500 on Amazon, Samsung’s website, and elsewhere.

Get a free 48” Samsung Smart TV with the purchase of the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge

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Amazon offers the iOttie Easy One Touch Smartphone Car Mount for $10.95. For those of you with large screen devices like iPhone 6/s Plus, Amazon has also discounted the iOttie Easy One Touch XL Mount down to $10.95. Free shipping is available for Prime members and on orders of at least $49. As a price comparison, these mounts typically sell for around $17 and have never been priced lower on Amazon.

iOttie mounts help take the danger out of glancing at notifications and following GPS directions while driving by positioning your iPhone or Android device at eye-level. Features include a one-touch mounting system and 360-degree rotation. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,740 Amazon reviewers.

Looking for an even more cost-effective solution? Check out these options from $4 Prime shipped in our previous roundup.

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Philips Hue light bulbs are amongst some of our favorite smart home accessories. While the product line has often been imitated, the majority of its competition has failed to capture the ease of use and quality. There are Hue bulbs that can replicate nearly any color imaginable and traditional options as well.

One area that has yet to be addressed, however, is ambient lighting. While Philips already offers dawn simulation lighting, smartphone connectivity is not available. Today, the two converge in a new product that focuses on consumers waking up with more energy. Additionally, Philips has announced a new ‘Routines’ feature in its app that memorizes your daily schedule and adjusts lighting to mimic the sun. More below.

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If you’re looking for a great value flagship smartphone, and have a particular taste for completely vanilla Android, you’re in luck. Both of the current Nexus phones, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X have been discounted today…

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The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge officially launch on March 11th, despite the fact that most pre-orders have already been sent and delivered to early adopters. With the launch date looming, two of the US’ biggest carriers have kicked off an incentive to buy the new phones from them.

Customers buying a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge from AT&T or T-Mobile can claim back the full retail price of a second phone…

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DODOcase has long been involved in Google’s Cardboard and virtual reality technology. After first introducing two $25 options last summer, the brand has announced a new kit on Indiegogo this morning.

The SMARTvr Virtual Reality Viewer is available for pre-order today with a focus on improved build-quality and a fresh design. DODOcase has built its latest release for both Android and iPhone. Full details and pricing after the break.

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Amazon offers the Pebble Time Round 20mm Smartwatch for Apple and Android devices in Black or Silver/Stone for $179.99 shipped. Also available at Best Buy via eBay or B&H. For a pricing comparison, this timepiece originally retailed for $250 and recently received a price drop to $200. Today’s deal is the lowest price that we’ve tracked.

Dubbed “the thinnest and lightest smartwatch in the world”, the Pebble Time Round is 7.5mm thin and weighs in at 28 grams. Features include access to the full Pebble suite of apps like Health with built-in sleep and activity tracking. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices so you’ll receive notifications from either ecosystem. Battery life is slated to last up to two days. Rated 3.9/5 stars by 129 Amazon customers.

With your savings, outfit your new Pebble Time Round with an extra band like this leather option for $25 Prime shipped.

Amazon also has the Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch for Android in dark gray or silver for $249 shipped. That’s a savings of $50 off the original listing, within $10 of the lowest that Amazon has sold it for direct and the best price available. The Samsung Gear S2 has a 1.2-inch display, is compatible with Android 4.4 or later, and offers full access to notifications, apps, and more. Rated 3.9/5 stars.

If you’re not interested in smartphone connectivity, Amazon has dropped the Casio Men’s Tough Solar Watch in black down to $17.48 Prime shipped (Reg. $25+). That’s the lowest price they’ve ever sold it for and the best currently available. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

You’ll find additional deals in today’s Amazon Gold Box, which includes 50% or more off Men’s and Women’s Watches with prices starting at $16.99 Prime shipped.

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When Alcatel OneTouch (now just Alcatel) launched the 5.5-inch Idol 3 last year, I think it’s fair to say many of us tech reviewers were pleasantly surprised. For a device costing under $300 it had an array of high end features, including a crisp, colorful big screen, great stereo sound and fantastic battery life. Of course, it also helped that the software was clean and almost stock Android.

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The Walking Dead: Michonne, Telltale’s latest iOS/Android offering based on the popular comic book series, has hit the App Store and Google Play this morning. Xbox One and PS4 gamers are also getting a console version today. This three-part miniseries focuses on the “iconic, blade wielding character” Michonne as her story of independence from Rick and Ezekiel is revealed. Telltale originally detailed this title back at E3 2015 ahead of its release this year.

The first episodes of the three-part mini-series is available today on iOS and Android for $5. Each additional episode will be released for $5 or can be purchased as a bundle for $8 via in-app purchase. The console version hit the Xbox Marketplace and PS Store for $14.99. Head below for a full description and a look at gameplay.

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Samsung finally took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones earlier this week. But before you run out and pre-order the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, you’re going to want to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal. Of course, there are the usual carrier financing offers and the free Galaxy Gear VR headset promo ($100 value), but some retailers are adding in even more pre-order bonuses to earn your business. Here are the best deals we’ve found so far:

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When Android Wear and Apple Watch launched, each device touted the ability to bring the functionality of a phone to your wrist. This has been executed with varying degrees of success. While I am able to check my notifications and carry out certain tasks on my Apple Watch, an iPhone it is not.

That’s where the Cicret Bracelet makes its entrance. This conceptual project from a band of former Apple, Dell, InFocus employees quite literally puts your device’s home screen on your wrist. With a fitness tracker-style band and micro projector, Cicret has an intriguing game plan. Head below to see it in action.

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Update (2/19 4:10pm): The same listing we posted yesterday has now dropped to $499.99 shipped.

BREED (98.6% positive feedback from 112,048 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers the factory unlocked 128GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in black, white, or gold for $549.99 shipped. Previous mentions have included the 32GB model at $225 less than its retail price, but this deal is the best we could find for a brand new 128GB device at a full $365 below current retail…

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Anker is one of a few big names in USB accessories, and there’s a reason for that. This week I had the chance to use several of the company’s PowerCore+ power banks (there are a lot of different offerings spanning many capacities), as well as a PowerPort+ wall charger, and a few different PowerDrive+ car chargers. There are many brands of chargers and power banks out there, and while the experience you get may be similar across the board (yes, there are many chargers and power banks out there just as good as these), Anker goes above and beyond to bring you a package that’s just very high-quality…

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