The Jammy portable guitar has gone through its fair share of iterations, but the company is now showing off the latest model. This new version has clearly addressed some of the potential customer concerns over previous form factors and is now ready for pre-orders.
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Straight from CES 2019 in Las Vegas, audio gear manufacturer Samson is announcing its new Satellite USB/iOS Broadcast Microphone. We’ve seen our fair share of content creator gear at this year’s trade show but can Samson’s new Mac and iOS mic standout from the pack? Head below for all the details.
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It seems like everyone wants to put a splash of color on your walls these days. Just this morning, Nanoleaf introduced even more smart light panels. Now, upstart LaMetric is throwing its hat into the ring with its own smartphone-controlled lighting system. And we have to say, it looks pretty intriguing. LaMetric Sky doesn’t just light up your room, however. It can also relay data, time, and more. It’ll even tell you how many Instagram followers you have. Head below for more.
This evening Anker is unveiling its newest lineup of products at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Today’s news includes six speakers and the upcoming Nebula Prizm II Pro projector. Anker has been steadily growing its offerings over the last 18 months, culminating in tonight’s expanded SoundCore and Nebula lineup. Head below for more details.
Nanoleaf has kicked off its Boxing Day sale by taking 25% off its entire selection of Homekit-enabled lights and accessories. What’s even better is that applying TECHSOURCE15 at checkout cuts an additional 15% off. One standout for us is the Aurora Rhythm Starter Kit at $146.62 shipped. That saves you over $83 from the going rate, is $14 under our previous mention, and the lowest we’ve seen. You can also add to your current Nanoleaf with a three-piece expansion pack for $38.25. Nanoleaf’s lights are some of our favorite products here at Toys and are highly-rated. Shop the entire selection of accessories right here.
SYLVANIA Smart+ Bluetooth smart home products are a great option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly smart bulb or LED strip for your home. But, until now, they only worked with Apple’s HomeKit over Bluetooth. That all changes today as SYLVANIA released a Google Play app that allows for Alexa and Assistant compatibility, giving people wider access to budget-friendly smart home accessories.
If you fancy yourself a fan of budget headphones and prefer a fumble-free wired connection, there’s a whole lot to love about SoundMAGIC’s latest release. SoundMAGIC has named the new headset E11D, simply tacking on “D” to the end of its recently-released E11. The most notable change in the new model is the replacement of the auxiliary connection for USB-C, the de facto port for Android smartphones, MacBooks, and many other tech gear. Another perk of the E11D headphones is a built-in DAC for converting digital audio to analog.
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We are getting some brand new adidas iPhone cases today. The three new adidas collections are for Apple’s latest handsets with a strong focus on the iconic branding and aesthetics of its Originals line. Head below for all of the details.
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Walmart is currently offering a two-pack of Google Home Max Assistant Speakers for $548 shipped. In order to lock in the deal, you’ll need to head to this page and select “build your bundle”, select the two speakers you’d like then add the bundle to your cart. Normally purchasing two of the devices would run you $700 at Best Buy or B&H. Today’s offer saves you $150 and comes within $12 of our previous mention. Google’s Hi-Fi Assistant Speaker offers access to everything you already love about the voice assistant, but with much higher-quality audio than the Home Mini. We think it’s “an absolutely fantastic speaker,” but if you don’t want to take our word for it, over. 100 customers have left a 4.6/5 star rating.
Update: B&H is now offering Apple Home for $249 shipped with tax benefits for some shoppers.
Target offers Apple HomePod in both colors for $249.99 shipped. Regularly $349, today’s deal is a match of our Black Friday mention and the second best offer we’ve seen all-time. Apple HomePod delivers Siri control, AirPlay 2, HomeKit compatibility and much more in a sleek package. This is a great way to expand your setup or enter the world of HomeKit control at one of the best prices we’ve ever seen.
With tons of different products to chose from, building the best smart home that you can isn’t easy. If you have lots of different smart devices on your Wi-Fi network especially, you might be faced with slow or even unreliable control. Below you’ll find four different ways to improve your setup with the best smart home products out there.
Wearable manufacturer Huami has launched the latest addition to its smartwatch lineup. The new wearable is called Amazfit Verge and some of its notable features include GPS, smart home integration, AI voice assistance, 5-day battery life, and the ability to place phone calls. While many of these features are quite common in big name smartwatches, the price point at which they are offered in the Amazfit Verge is significantly less than what you’d spend on something like a new Apple or Samsung wearable.
Sonos is currently offering its new HAY Sonos One Limited Edition Speaker for $209 shipped. That’s good for a $20 discount, is the first price drop we’ve tracked and a new all-time low. Sonos’ new HAY One speakers come in five distinct colorways that standout from the company’s typical designs. Aside from their eye-catching designs, you’ll also get AirPlay 2 support and more. Amazon is also getting in on the discounts and offering the Sonos One in black or white for $179. Also at Sonos direct. That’s still good for a $20 discount and comes within $5 of our previous Black Friday mention. Just under 1,000 customers have left a 3.7/5 star rating. Head below for more.
$90Amazon offers the Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones Neighborhood Collection in various colors for $89.99 shipped. This is good for $110 off the original price and a match of our Black Friday mention. For comparison, Best Buy and Target are each charging over $130 now. Powerbeats3 offer up to 12-hours of battery life and Apple’s W1 chip for fast pairing. The Neighborhood Collection delivers unique matte colors like Asphalt Grey, Brick Red and more, all of which are on sale today. Rated 4.5/5 stars.
Preorder!We’ve recently seen a multitude of new Alexa-enabled gadgets, from smart clocks to voice-controlled microwaves and more. Today we’re getting what is arguably the most unique addition to the lineup of Echo-compatible devices: a new Big Mouth Billy Bass. Amazon currently has it available for preorder for $39.99 and the Alexa-imbued talking fish will ship on December 1st. Big Mouth Billy Bass’s mouth moves in sync with a connected Echo device, reacts to different commands, and dances to music. Head below for additional details about the quirky new product.
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:
Our selection: HyperDrive DUO for $39.99 (Reg. $100) and other plug-in USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro and the new MacBook Air. Check our hands-on from 9to5Mac with some of Hyper’s other USB hubs below:
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Anker’s Black Friday week sale at Amazon has launched this morning with deals on speakers, charging gear and much more. Free shipping is available on the entire lot. Our top picks is the Motion Q Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $35.97. That’s down from the usual $45+ price tag and a match of the previous Amazon all-time low. This model is IPX7 rated with waterproofing; it includes a 16W 360-degree speaker and 10 hours of playback on a full charge. Rated 4.5/5 stars.
Pre-orderThis morning Nomad has announced its newest Apple-friendly accessory: a handmade leather Apple AirPod case. It’s a sleek way to bring some style to the AirPod’s plastic casing. Although it isn’t the first of its kind per se, it does deliver a luxurious home for your earbuds. Head below for a quick look at the Nomad AirPods Rugged Case.
It’s 2018, and Apple has finally joined the USB-C train. The latest iPad Pro (our review) started to hit store shelves and customer hands yesterday, and I picked my iPad up today. Apple does include an 18W USB-C fast charger in the box, thankfully. Now you now have a large range of options thanks to Apple moving to a new standard. For most people, 18W is plenty for charging. If you have the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro and are using power-intensive applications, you might want some extra juice. These are our top 5 USB-C fast chargers for iPad Pro.
Doorbells are one of many types of smart home devices that offer a significant amount of convenience to consumers. They allow us to know if someone is at our home whether we are there or not. If the latter is true, built-in microphones and speakers allow for two-way communication from anywhere.
Well-known connected camera brand Arlo announced in July that it would be releasing its own smart Audio Doorbell and Chime accessory to complement its robust home security lineup. We covered the announcement with the information we knew then, so today’s post is focusing on what potential customers should know before they buy.
As you know, Apple graced us with an all-new 2018 iPad Pro just days ago. And you are most certainly going to want check out the best new iPad Pro cases down below in order to keep that gorgeous new rounded display intact.
While Apple has now dropped its new folio offerings for the updated Pro tablet (also down below), some of our favorite accessory makers are already taking orders for the new 11-inch and 3rd generation 12.9 inch models.
First, go right here and here to get an early deal on your new 2018 iPad Pro pre-order, then head down below for all of the best new iPad Pro cases and covers.
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We’ve partnered with August to give away one Smart Lock Pro + Connect to a lucky 9to5Toys reader. This smart lock offers a sleek design and comes with everything needed to take your home security to the next level. Head below to learn more and how you can win.
This morning Nomad has announced a new addition to its ever-expanding lineup of Apple-friendly accessories. The Nomad Base Station for Apple Watch delivers familiar wireless iPhone charging with an added slot for your wearable. With AirPower still nowhere to be found from Apple, Nomad is looking to fill the void with its own solution.
The new Apple Watch version takes the previous generation model and makes a few tweaks, while also adding a $20 premium to its price tag. Head below for more details.
It’s time for a fresh batch of Anker deals at Amazon this morning. Headlining is the new Anker USB-C PowerPort II 49.5W Wall Charger for $29.59 when promo code ANKERB23 is applied during checkout. It just recently hit Amazon with a $37 price tag; today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time low. With new USB-C-equipped iPads expected tomorrow, this is a great way to quickly power up all of Apple’s latest devices. Still using a legacy port? It also has a USB-A port and ships with an additional adapter. Anker’s USB-C lineup has stellar ratings across the board.
This morning, Sonos announced a new addition to its lineup of multi-room speakers.. Well… sort of. Today’s news from Sonos delivers a limited edition Beastie Boys Edition Play:5 speaker. With a custom design and bright red artwork, this limited edition version may be worth it for some. It will have the same $499 price tag but will be limited to the official Sonos online retail store, flagship New York City location and select retailers. There’s no telling how many units will be available. Head below for additional details.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone XR go live this Friday in 50 countries (with more coming shortly after) ahead of the October 26th launch. While we already took a brief look at the best iPhone XR cases out there in our XS/Max roundup, several more XR options are now live in anticipation of the release.
Apple dropped the usual set of first-party covers for the XS/Max but it looks like XR might only be getting a new clear case according to a sneaky international press release. Either way, head below for all the best iPhone XR cases available for your new handset.
As we reported earlier this morning, Apple will be introducing a clear case for iPhone XR. While Apple has offered a number of leather and silicone cases, this is the first time that they’ve offered an in-house see-through option. But before you go running to the Apple store there’s something we need to tell you. Paying $40+ for a clear case is outrageous. As you’d expect, Apple is going to have a hefty markup on this new product while the market is filled with lower-cost alternatives. Head below for our roundup of the best iPhone XR clear case alternatives that cost a fraction of Apple’s official option.
Today we are getting a new ROLI Beatmaker kit. The company is one of new leaders in 5D touch hardware and these beat maker kits it releases are some of the best options for those looking to jump in. The latest model brings together some of its expressive hardware instruments along with an impressive bundle of companion software to get you going.
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Apogee Jam+ is the latest USB interface from the world renown audio company. Designed as the company’s next generation mobile recording solution, it also provides professional quality inputs and outputs for your Mac/PC as well. The latest version comes with updated features and will be available starting today from the Apple Store and authorized Apogee dealers.
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Amazon is currently offering a four-pack of second-generation Tile Bluetooth Item Finders for $27.99 shipped. Having just dropped from closer to $45, that’s good for a nearly 40% discount and the lowest we’ve seen it sell for at Amazon. These trackers pair to your smartphone and are perfect for adding to your keychain, backpack, luggage, or anything else you want to keep track of. A creative way to put these to use is adhering one to your TV remote, so locating it is just a few taps away. Nearly 7,900 shoppers have left a 3.9/5 star rating.
Apple’s latest handsets have already started shipping along with its new compatible leather and silicone cases. We have also seen the new lineup of iPhone cases from the likes of Nomad, OtterBox, DODOcase, Pad & Quill and many more. In fact, you’ll find loads of options from around $10 or so on iPhone XS, XS Max and XR cases in our roundup right here. One of our favorite affordable brands is launching its latest cases today as the new Caudabe options are now live starting from just $20.
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Apple’s iPhone XS and XS Max will start delivering this Friday. Sadly, Apple has yet to include quick charging accessories with its latest iPhones, and AirPower is still nowhere to be seen. We’ve gotten together with RAVPower to get you started with both wireless and quick charging and have a great power bundle for you. In this bundle, you’ll win a 7.5/10W Qi-enabled Wireless Charger + QC 3.0 Charging Plug/Cable, a 16750mAh Power Bank with up to 2A output in each USB slot, and a 6-Port USB-C 60W Wall Charger. You’ll be receiving a total value of nearly $100 between all of the products included here. Keep reading for more information on how to enter.
With Apple’s long-awaited AirPower charging mat potentially being scrapped, other companies are being given a chance to sell similar devices to those of us that are sick of waiting. There are quite a few products already on Amazon that set out to let you charge three devices wirelessly, but most of them have quirky designs, few reviews or are being manufactured by unknown brands. Those factors make placing your $1,000 iPhone on top of them questionable, at best. With the unveiling of Nomad’s Base Station: Hub Edition, we are given an option from a reputable brand that is well-designed, can charge two devices wirelessly, and two more via 7.5W USB-A and 18W USB-C Power Delivery-enabled ports.
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There are still a couple big time Apple accessory makers that haven’t unveiled new gear for the latest products. But you can now scratch DODOcase off that list. We have already seen what Pad & Quill, OtterBox, Moshi and Nomad have to offer, but now it’s time to look at the new DODOcase covers.
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Now that Apple has officially unveiled the new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, all of the best accessory makers are dropping their latest covers, cases and more. WaterField’s new suede sleeve is now available while the entire new lineup of leather Pad & Quill wallets and cases are all right here. If you’re looking for a simple leather case without breaking the bank, Nomad’s new family of cases is a great place to start and you’ll find a huge list of others starting from around $10 or so right here.
But now it’s time to get away from the fancy leather covers and start talking protection. These new handsets are insanely inexpensive so any one looking to take one on the job site, camping or any other outdoor adventure, should really look into the new OtterBox options.
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Nodus has launched its new lineup of cases for iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, and 9to5Toys readers can now 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 20% off Nodus cases for iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR (discount applied automatically). Plus get an extra $5 off when you sign-up to the Nodus newsletter.
As expected, all of the best Apple accessory makers are coming out of the woodwork with their latest and greatest. Apple’s yearly keynote event took place yesterday, as you likely know, with the new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR launching along with the brand new Series 4 Watches. WaterField and Pad & Quill have already launched some of their early new accessories and today we are taking a look at the new Nomad iPhone cases.
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With smart speakers such an Amazon Echo or a Google Home, controlling your smartphone is one of the handiest ways to use it. Today, TP-Link has announced a new smart power strip for home control, and it’s pretty awesome…
As expected, Apple has now dropped its latest handsets with the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr. We have now started to list some of the best case options already available and will continue to update this post as more hit store shelves. Be sure to keep an eye on 9to5Toys for all the most notable deals on cases and accessories over the next couple weeks and beyond.
Head below for all the best iPhone Xs/Max/Xr cases available now…
WaterField already launched its first iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr case, and now Pad & Quill is up next. Known for its high-end materials, the new lineup of covers and wallet cases is no exception and we have a nice little discount for you as well. Head below for all the details.
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If you have any smart cameras in your home, you are probably aware of how wonderful and also how annoying motion alerts can be. While there are quite a few cases that you find yourself wanting alerts, the majority of the time a constant stream of notifications can be more distracting than the feature is worth. With the launch of SmartCam N1 and N2, Wisenet has set out to reduce the amount of notifications delivered to your smartphone by letting users limit notifications to only faces that they have not identified.
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As we have been expecting for a while now, Apple has now unleashed this year’s latest iPhones. Three new models are up this year with the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and the Xr. We had the jump on most of these models ahead of today’s keynote event, but we hadn’t heard much from major accessory makers outside of a few. And now, one of our favorites is amongst the first out of the gate this year as WaterField is ready to introduce its newest cover for the 2018 iPhone lineup.
Head below for a closer look at the company’s Fused Suede Case for iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr.
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While yesterday’s Apple event was littered with new devices, including both iPhone and Apple Watch, there was some disturbing news. Once again, Apple will be shipping its latest iPhones with the same old 5W charger. So we thought we’d lend a hand.
Rather than sit by idly with slow 1A charge speeds, we’ve rounded up the best alternatives under $30 to power up your new device. Head below for more.
Monoprice is currently discounting its 90-degree MFi-certified Lightning Cables when you buy more than one. You can pick up two of the six-foot cables for $9.99 shipped when adding both to your cart and applying code DG6FT. If you’re in need of three new cables, code DG3FT locks in a $12 sale price. These cables typically sell for around $8 each, saving you up to 50%. Monoprice’s Lightning Cables sport an angled connector that makes it easier to use your device while charging. Rated 4.5/5 stars.
Smart light bulbs from companies like Philips Hue come with a fairly high price tag compared to standard LEDs to just add smartphone and voice control into the mix for your home’s lighting. If you’ve been hesitant on pulling the trigger on some color bulbs or are looking for new ways to put the ones you already own to use, head below to see how take your smart home to the next level.
Dash cameras are becoming a vital part of our society. From keeping a record of an accident, or just capturing a deer walking across the road as you cruise through the countryside, a dash cam can capture many different moments. Just a few weeks ago, my mother was in a car accident and the person who hit her fled the scene. A dash cam was easily capable of capturing the license plate and vehicle to help the police close the case.
When it comes to dash cameras, however, there are many different options. You have some that are on the lower end of the spectrum and some that can get up there in price, but which should you choose? This really depends on what you want, whether you want high-quality 1440p recording, dual cameras, or any number of other features. We took four popular dash camera models and compared them side-by-side so you can know exactly what camera to pick up.
IFA 2018 is in full swing and today, Lenovo has a ton of new products to unveil. Included in the company’s lineup is a new collection of smart home accessories which start at just $30.
Amazon offers the August Third Generation Smart Lock in silver for $99.39 shipped. That’s good for a $30 discount compared to Best Buy’s sale price and is a new all-time low at Amazon. For comparison, we last saw it discounted to $135. Tired of fumbling for your keys to unlock the front door? August’s smart lock supports keyless entry and more. Rated 4.5/5 stars from nearly 100 customers.
