Smartphone Accessories
While there is no shortage of smartphones lens kits, this doesn’t mean that finding high-quality solutions for your next trip is not a difficult process. Amazon is flooded inexpensive options that can be prove to be quite tempting, but they may not end up delivering photos worth the effort of lugging them around.
With the launch of high-end Black Eye smartphone lenses, companies like Moment and Olloclip will face stiffer competition than before. Black Eye refers to its new offering as its Pro Kit G4. It is comprised of three lenses made for wide-angle, telephoto, and fish eye shots, along with a handy carrying case makes it fit nicely in purses, backpacks, and more.
One of the centerpieces for improving your home’s security is the smart lock. Not only do the deadbolts provide peace of mind, but also allow you to ditch a traditional key for pin codes, automated unlocking and more. But with so many options to choose from, which option is right for your smart home? Whether you fancy HomeKit, Alexa, Z-Wave or another ecosystem, we’ve highlighted the best smart locks for your smart home. Head below for the full report.
If I had to start from scratch and rebuild my smart home, outside of lighting accessories, Alexa-enabled wall outlets and plugs would easily qualify as one of my highest priorities. While this is largely due to the easy toggling of fans, lamps, and more, it’s also partly because of the energy usage information that most tend to offer.
This feature has provided me with the ability to zero in on which electronics suck up the most energy in my home. Not only do they provide this information in kilowatt hours, but some even offer an estimated cost, laying out an easy-to-understand figure that allows you to tailor usage habits.
Anker Direct is back at Amazon with a new sale focused on smart home gear, various accessories, USB-C hubs and more. Free shipping is available for Prime members or in orders of $25+. Our top pick is the eufy Smart Plug for $13.99. That’s down from the usual $20+ price tag and the best offer currently available. Expand your Alexa or Google Assistant-powered smart home with a Eufy plug. This model can track energy, set schedules and much more. Rated 4/5 stars.
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:
Head below for a video hands-on look…
Order Now!For the Anker fans out there still on the fence about installing security cameras, the company has a new offering that could check all the boxes for most. One look at the Anker eufyCam E Security Camera paints a clear picture who the company is competing with and that’s Arlo.
Many of the features offered in the Anker eufyCam E are quite impressive. At the top of the list for many is 365-day battery life. Additionally a ‘top-of-the-line’ Sony Exmor sensor yields “crisp” footage (even at night) and no monthly subscription fee required are sure to help many make the Anker eufyCam E their obvious choice.
While this McIntosh may not be made by Apple, the attention to detail in McIntosh Lab’s new Wireless Loudspeaker System certainly matches up with what we’d expect to see if it were. Dubbed the RS200, this powerful speaker system is a clear step up from McIntosh’s nearly two-year old RS100.
This should not come as too much of a shock when considering the RS100 is a bookshelf form-factor that sells at 1/3 of the price. That being said, features like AirPlay 2 and Alexa support make McIntosh’s latest release a no-brainer when going all-in on audio equipment.
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After being previously teased back at CES 2018, Anker has now officially released its new PowerHouse 200 portable generator. This model is a follow-up to the previous generation model which we loved in our hands-on review. The latest version includes a USB-C port for the latest devices and compatibility with MacBooks. It’s also $100 less than the original model. Head below for more details.
Qinxi (An Aukey-affiliated seller) via Amazon offers its Latitude Lite Bluetooth Earbuds for $16.89 Prime shipped when code VLKDC9CR has been applied at checkout. That’s good for a 35% discount from the going rate, is $1 under the previous price drop and one of the best offers we’ve seen. Aukey’s Bluetooth earbuds bring eight hours of battery life, Hi-Fi sound and more to the table alongside sweat-resistance. They’re great options for dedicated workout earbuds, or as a backup pair. Over 140 customers have left a 4.3/5 star rating.
Turntables have been making a comeback over the past several years. There are loads of options out there that folks love to use for consuming both old and new records alike. While I can understand the appeal of this, I find the bulkiness of most turntables to be off-putting.
By combining a turntable with a slew of other additional features in its latest offering, McIntosh has produced an option that hits not two, but several birds with one stone. By taking this approach, consumers may find themselves more inclined to add a turntable to their home.
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Best Buy’s official eBay storefront offers the Insignia 90W USB-C PD Wall Charger for $39.99 shipped. Also available at Best Buy direct. That’s good for a 20% discount from the going rate and is the lowest we’ve seen so far. Outputting up to 90W of power, this wall charger works with a plethora of USB-C devices and is a must for you everyday carry or desk’s charging arsenal. Rated 4.3/5 stars from over 180 customers.
Jabra’s official eBay storefront offers its Sport Pulse Special Edition Bluetooth Earbuds for $59.99 shipped. Originally selling for $160, which it still fetches at Jabra direct, it has more recently been selling for around $120 or so. That’s good for a 40% discount and is the lowest we’ve tracked. For comparison, this is also one of the first times we’ve seen these earbuds drop below $100. Jabra’s Sport Pulse features built-in heart rate monitoring, five hours of audio playback and more. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
Amazon offers the Mophie 10W Charge Stream pad+ $44.46 shipped. That’s good for an over 25% discount from the going rate and is a new all-time low at Amazon. Mophie’s 10W Qi charging pad is a great option for desks and nightstands alike. It can power up an iPhone at the max 7.5W charging speed and features a premium design. Rated 3.7/5 stars.
Of course, you’re paying a bit of a premium for Mophie’s option compared to other 10W Qi charging pads. Anker’s option is highly-rated and will only run you $22 at Amazon, if you’re looking for a more budget-conscious buy.
IK Multimedia has just unveiled the new iRig Micro Amp. This announcement comes on the heels of the new AXE I/O audio interface we got last week and continues IK’s push for solid guitar player-focused tech at this year’s NAMM. Head below for all the details.
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Best Buy offers the Nomad Leather Folio iPhone X/S Case for $19.99 with free shipping on orders over $35. Otherwise, opt for in-store pickup to dodge the delivery fee. That’s good for a $30 discount from the going rate at Nomad direct and is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen. This case is a great blend of form and function, as it wraps your iPhone in genuine leather while packing room for six credit cards or IDs. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is currently offering its 10050mAh Portable Power Bank in Silver or Gray for $17.81 shipped when code INBLHV46 has been applied at checkout. Normally selling for $27, that’s good for a 33% discount and is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for this model. Aukey’s portable charger packs enough power to refill your iPhone nearly four times over and sports a single 2.4A USB port. With over 1,600 customers having left a review, it carries a 4.1/5 star rating.
With AirPods coming already over two years old, and no update date set in stone, other companies are starting to take the scene. The latest to announce truly wireless earbuds is Tivoli Audio with Fonico.
These earbuds feature simple Bluetooth pairing, voice control with Siri, Assistant, or even Skype, and up to 3.5-hours of battery on a single charge. Keep reading to learn more.
At CES 2019, Ecovacs Robotics showed off its latest robot vacuum, the Deebot Ozmo 960. What differentiates the Ozmo 960 from some of the company’s other high-end cleaners is the implementation of AI that detects obstacles like cables, socks, and more. Once it finds these items, the robot avoids them entirely so it doesn’t clog itself and or damage the item in question.
Without a doubt, this is a feature that every robot vacuum should have, but don’t. Thankfully this type of innovation is bound to expand throughout the rest of the market since it is what consumers expect from automated devices.
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AnkerDirect via Amazon offers its 10W Wireless Qi Charging Stand for $17.99 shipped. That’s down from the usual $25 price tag and the best offer that we can find. This model is perfect for charging Android devices at 10W speeds or the latest iPhones at 7.5W. Its stand design is perfect bedside tables or your desk, making it easy to see notifications and more. Rated 4.4/5 stars.
Music company Roland is unveiling a new Alexa GO:PIANO alongside a new larger version with Bluetooth built-in. The existing lineup of GO: instruments and keyboards is to some degree geared towards educational applications and now it’s getting some brand new features along with a new flagship model this week.
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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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