Smartphone Accessories

Cambridge Soundworks via Amazon offers the OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker in black for $29.99. Applying coupon code SLICKHOT drops the final price to $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of $35+. Also available in red, blue, pink or grey for $21.99 Prime shipped with the aforementioned promo code applied. Today’s price is good for up to $10 off the regular price which we also saw as a Golbox last week.

The OontZ Angle 3 features Bluetooth connectivity, 10W of power, has a built-in microphone and weighs in at nine-ounces. Additionally, the IPX5 splashproof design and seven hours of battery life make it an ideal companion for outdoor activities. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

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Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its Windshield Car Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone, Android, and more (HD-C1, black) for $3.99. It ships free for Prime members or on orders over $35. That’s about 60% off the regular listing and the best price we can find.

It has full 360 degree rotation, portrait and landscape viewing, tilt adjustment, foam-lined grips and a large suction cup to adhere to the windshield or other smoother surfaces. Judging by the 1.97 to 3.93-inch grip arm range, iPhone 6/s Plus will fit just fine. Rated 4/5 stars from nearly 150 Amazon customers.

More Automotive Tech Accessories:

• Mpow Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount for iPhone 6/6s $6 (Reg. $9+) | Amazon Best Seller
• Aukey 9.6A / 48W 4-Port USB Car Charger for iPhone/Android $8 (Orig. $20) | Amazon
• A2DP 3.5mm Car Handsfree Bluetooth AUX Stereo Audio Receiver $14 (Reg. $18) | eBay
• 1byone Car Mount & 4-Port Smart Charger Bundle $14 ($38 value) | 9to5Toys Specials
• Bolt Power X-5 Mini 8000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter $35 (Reg. $60) | Amazon
  • Using code DOVROBM5 at checkout
• Add Bluetooth to your car w/ Aukey’s Wireless Receiver: $10 (Reg. $20) | Amazon

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I’ve had my Amazon Echo smart speaker since they were available to the general public and can honestly say it has changed the way our family lives. We put it in our open floor plan kitchen/family room where the far-field mic can hear our voices up to 20 feet away and has pretty incredible speech recognition accuracy. We were a little weirded out calling it “Alexa” so we changed the default name to “Amazon” – the only other current choice.

My wife used to ask me what the weather was going to be like in the morning which would annoyingly (jk love of my life) require me to go to a computer or smartphone and ask the…same…question. The Amazon Echo allows me to strut my passive aggressive side so when she asked what the weather was going to be like, I would just repeat “Amazon, what’s the weather going to be like today”. My wife, who hates using Siri because she feels like it makes her look weird/uncomfortable talking to her iPhone, stopped asking me what the weather was going to be like. She started asking Echo.

Bam! Worth the money right there. But there’s so much more…
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Libratone Wi-Fi-enabled speakers have been around for some time, with a Scandinavian-inspired design and quality build. Its ZIPP line of speakers have offered Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for a while now. Today, Libratone announced a smattering of new portable speakers focused on multi-room audio. Head below for more details on the new ZIPP and ZIPP Mini.

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Shnoopcom (100% positive feedback from 29,000+) via eBay Daily Deals offers the Sony MDR-XB950BT/B Extra Bass Wireless Bluetooth NFC Headphones for $134.99 shipped. Today’s deal is $65 off the original listing, $64 better than Amazon, a match of our previous mention and the lowest price we can find from a reputable seller. Rated 4.5/5 stars. Features include Bluetooth and NFC connectivity with apt-X support, a built-in microphone, 40mm drivers and up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge.

Next up, Amazon has a couple of nice price drops on Beyerdynamic Over-Ear Headphones. First, is the DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm for $169.99 (Reg. $200). These headphones have a closed, diffuse-field design with 250 ohms of resistance and velour ear-pads. Rated 4.6/5 stars.

Amazon also has the Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro 250 Ohm Over-Ear Headphones for $199.99 (Reg. $270+). Features include a semi-open design, “analytical sound”, soft ear pads and a carrying case. Rated 4.6/5 stars. Pair these powerful headphones with Beyerdynamic’s A200p Portable DAC for iPhone/Android devices, which is currently on sale for $140 (Reg. $200).

More Headphone Deals:

• Adidas Originals by Monster Limited Edition Headphones: $90 (Orig. $300) | Groupon
• SoundPeats M20 In-Ear w/ Microphone: $10 Prime shipped w/ code MQ2EPFTH (Reg. $20) | Amazon
• Blackzebra Bluetooth 4.1 In-Ears w/ Remote: $16 Prime shipped w/ code C16F6T23 (Reg. $24) | Amazon
• JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth In-ears (White): $90 (Reg. $130) | Amazon
• Bose SoundTrue Over-Ear: $100 (Reg. $120) | Amazon
• Bose SoundTrue In-Ear (Red): $68 (Reg. $80) | Amazon
• Sennhesier HD 429s Over-Ear: $35 w/ code EMCKAAT223 (Reg. $60) | Newegg
• Bluetooth Earbud Options from $20 | Amazon

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Update (10/6 11:00am): Price bumped to $9.99. Still a good deal.

Amazon offers the Aukey Portable Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Audio Music Streaming Receiver w/ 3.5 mm Stereo Output, Hands free Calling for Car Sound system (BR-C1, White) for $7.99 with free Prime shipping. That’s the best price we’ve seen for any Bluetooth Aux port adapter and this one actually has a mic which is great for calls in cars or office speakerphone.

• Portable Bluetooth solution for wired speakers, headphones, stereos, and sound systems.
• Bluetooth 3.0 technology with A2DP support ensuring crystal clear sound and high quality stereo music
• One button easy pairing, pairs to iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android smartphones, tablets, transmitters, computers in seconds.
• Supports hands-free calling with built-in mic
• Package content: Aukey BR-C1 Bluetooth receiver, 3.5mm Audio Cable, 3.5mm to RCA cable, USB charging cable, User manual, 18 Month worry-free warranty

This gets an impressive 4.5/5 star reviews from Amazon customers.

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I love to tailgate at football games. Nothing beats throwing the ball around and blaring some music while you get pumped up. Typically, we have a Bluetooth speaker going like the JBL Xtreme and a NERF Vortex whizzing around. But what if it was possible to combine both of these tailgate must-haves into one product?

The new BRO Ball does just that. According to this Kickstarter project, it is the “world’s first” Bluetooth speaker in football. The design itself looks pretty sweet and would likely be the hit of your next tailgate or day at the beach. After spending a lot of time on the design and securing patents, the BRO Ball is ready for funding. Head below for more details.

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Bose is amongst our favorite audio manufacturers for Bluetooth speakers and home theater equipment. Today, news comes way of a fresh version of its popular SoundTouch 10 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker system. The new SoundTouch 10 speaker will offer both mediums of connectivity and also serves as a means for piecing together a multi-room audio setup.

Today’s announcement comes on the heels of a big day at SONOS, that yielded a refreshed PLAY:5 speaker. Read on to find out how the latest Bose offering stacks up. 
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If regular portable speakers don’t appeal, try the Lyrix Axis. It levitates, charges wirelessly, and pumps out great sound. You can currently grab one for $140 shipped via 9to5Toys Specials.

The speaker part of the Lyrix is the floating orb, which is kept hovering by the electromagnetic base. The base also provides wireless power, although the orb has a rechargeable battery, meaning it can be used independently for hours of playback. Along with impressive Bluetooth audio quality, the orb has physical controls and an LED belt that provides a colorful display. The lack of sound distortion is particularly noticeable; because the orb is levitating, it does not make other surfaces vibrate. When the base isn’t being used to charge the speaker, it can also charge other USB devices via the in-built port.

If you are trying to find a gift for the person who has everything, this is definitely a good option. The current deal takes 30% off the regular price, and shipping is free to the Continental US.

I-Venstar via Amazon offers its Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $34.99. When you use the coupon code D7WOZK62 the price drops to $25.99 Prime shipped. That’s $9 off the sale price and the lowest it’s been offered at Amazon. This heavy duty Bluetooth and NFC speaker is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. The powerful 3600mAh built-in lithium battery provides up to 10 hours of playback time and a standard USB jack lets you use it as a power bank. It received 4.4/5 stars from over 300 Amazon shoppers. 

We also found at Tanga The Jacket Bluetooth Speaker by Altec Lancing for $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. That’s more than half off the original list price, $10 less than Amazon and the lowest we can find. It has an on-board microphone for hands-free calling, a 3.5mm AUX in connector for non-Bluetooth devices, and a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides 8 hours of battery life. Also it includes rugged interchangeable rubberized jackets in black and red. Amazon shoppers gave it 4.3/5 stars.

Here are a few others we found today:

• EC Technology Outdoor Sport Rugged Bluetooth Speaker $10.99 Prime shipped w/ code ECTECH04 (Orig. $20) | Amazon
• OontZ Curve Bluetooth Speaker in four color options $14.99 Prime shipped w/ code 40OFFWOW (Orig. $25) | Amazon
• Modal Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Red $16 (Orig. $40) | Best Buy

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IFA 2015 is well underway over in Berlin and is bringing new products to light by the boatload. Today, Parrot has introduced the latest iteration of its Zik line of headphones. The new third generation model has unique stylings and is boosted by a completely wireless design (even charging) and new software for iOS and Android wearables.

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Bang and Olufsen is at it again – today releasing a new wireless speaker at IFA 2015 in Berlin. The BeoPlay A6 brings a modern design with a unique capacitive touch control system for adjusting playback and volume. In typical B&O fashion, this new speaker is unlike most traditional options on the market with its luxurious visuals and high-end audio components.

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Amazon offers the Etekcity Etekfit 11lb-400lb Digital Bluetooth Body Fat BMI Weight Bathroom Scale for $58.88 with 2 day Prime/Free saver shipping. Apply code SCALE123 at checkout to drop the price $10 to $48.88 shipped. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a Bluetooth enabled Smart Scale with Body Fat/BMI and many more capabilities. It gets impressive 4.3/5 star reviews from almost 200 customers. Features:

• Smart Tracking: Calculate and track weight, fat, water, bones, muscles, visceral fat, BMI, and BMR results within the included smartphone app. (Please CHECK the supported iOS and Android devices in product description. iOS 8 and HealthKit App integration are supported NOW)
• Achieve With Accuracy: Measurement Range: 11lb-400lb（5kg-180kg ); graduation increments of 0.2lb /0.1kg; Meet fitness goals with reliable results; 3 available units of measure: lb, kg, st:lb
• Personalized Calculations: Create customized phone user accounts for refined fitness tracking via Bluetooth connection.(Unlimited user groups) Auto recognition featured to recognize users with personal profiles
• Modern Accent: Sophisticated blue tempered glass platform and 4.3″ blue backlit display offers sturdy functionality and a modern accent to homes and gyms
• Automated Convenience: Auto-Off, Auto-Zero, Low Battery and Overload Indication. Designed to optimize energy efficiency and product lifetime; 4 AA batteries included; Meet CE FCC ROHS certification; 1-Year Warranty!

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Update: Grab a JBL Pulse Bluetooth speaker refurb with LED display for $99 shipped with code PULSE99

Amazon is offering JBL Micro Wireless Ultra-Portable Speaker w/ Bluetooth in (Red) for $28. It ships free for Prime members or on orders over $35. That’s more than 50% under the original listing, about a $1 under our last Gold Box mention and the best price we can find.

It features Bluetooth streaming, a built-in bass port, Li-ion rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours of playback, a charge cable that can be stowed away under the device and the ability to chain mutual JBL Micros together. This model has a 4.4/5 star rating from over 1,500 Amazon customers. We also still have the Philips Portable Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Next up, Amazon has the V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphones for $79.98 shipped. That’s as much as $40 under some listings and the current best price we can find.

They have 40mm Dual-Diaphragm drivers, a light weight steel construction, noise isolation, a one button mic and an exoskeleton hard case. The M80s have a 4.4/5 star rating from nearly 700 Amazon customers.

Also, MobilPros1 via eBay offers the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Bluetooth Universal Wireless Speaker w/ Subwoofer for only $99.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the list price, $43 less than Amazon’s current listing and the lowest we can find. It has a built-in rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours playtime. Amazon shoppers gave it 4.6/5 stars.

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Update (8/29 12:01pm) @danielxsean is our winner – thanks for entering our contest!

Last week, Jaybird released the latest rendition of its Bluetooth earbuds: the X2. We positively reviewed this new set as “simply amazing” and a “dream to use”. This week, we’ve partnered with Jaybird to giveaway a pair of Ice X2’s to our readers.

Head below for full details on Jaybird’s latest set of earbuds and how you can win a pair for yourself.

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Amazon is offering the titanium-colored version of Apple’s Beats Studio Wireless headphones for only $229.99 shipped. That’s around 40% off of the original $380 price, and the best we’ve ever seen for this particular premium metallic colorway. Seven other colors are currently available for $255 and up, with gold at $255 and metallic sky at $275.

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Flasks have always been cool. They’re symbols of mischief, designed solely to carry and conceal mysterious drinks — the only beverage container that whispers “adults only” before quietly disappearing back in your pocket. That’s why iHome’s new SoundFlask is such an ingenious idea for a powerful, pocket-sized speaker system. It looks naughty, but plays nice with any Bluetooth audio device you may have — iOS, Apple Watch, Android, or computer.

Equipped with two speakers, a microphone, and a rechargeable battery, SoundFlask is built to deliver much louder sound than whichever device you’ve paired with it. If you don’t want to sneak it into a pocket, you can wear it with an included case. Think it’s the ideal speaker for you, or a great gift for someone you know? Below, we’ll show off the SoundFlask, and give you a great deal if you order one right now…

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At one point, gaming headsets with microphones were reserved for the hardcore gaming enthusiasts that spent hours online at a time and craved the boost of a locked-in environment. Over the last few years, companies like Turtle Beach, SteelSeries and Razer have flooded the market with headset options at all price points. However, Xbox One users have settled in with one company in particular as the go-to for supplying top-notch audio for their gaming experience.

The Turtle Beach Elite 800X hit the shelves of retailers a few months ago, labeled as “the most advanced gaming headset ever”. That’s a lofty description, but with wireless connectivity, DTS 7.1 surround sound, custom audio profiles and luxury materials, we knew we had to see if this headset lived up to the hype. 
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Headphone maker Jaybird has released the latest iteration of its popular Bluetooth in-ears. This new model, the X2, builds on the success of the previous generation with upgraded internals and a custom designed Bluetooth codec that the manufacturer promises will deliver high performance sound that “rivals top wired headphones”. Designed with active users in mind, this new pair of earphones aims to provide a top-of-the-line audio experience no matter the setting or activity.

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Update: Powerbeats2 Wireless are at Tanga in any color you want as long as its Red for $109.99 shipped. That’s $90 off and the lowest we’ve ever seen by $20. 

With wireless Bluetooth connectivity, IPX-4 sweat- and water-resistance rating, and flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats2 are built for workouts. Expect up to 6 hours of battery life, but if you notice they are dead right before a workout you can use a 15-minute quick charge to gain an extra hour of playback.

Newegg has the JBL J56BT Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones in black or white for $39.95 plus $1.99 shipping. That’s $108 under the original listing, between $14 and $34 below Amazon (depending on the color), $2 under our previous mention and the best we can find.

These cans have Bluetooth 3.0, ear cup mounted controls, 40 mm drivers, built-in mic and can be used wired or wireless. The J56BTs have a 4/5 star rating from 85 Amazon customers.

Next up, Newegg also has the Philips SHL3060 DJ Over-Ear Headphones for $15.99 plus $0.99 shipping. That’s as much as $23 under some bloated listings, $19 below the original listing, about $7 better than Amazon and the best we can find.

They have 40mm neodymium drivers, rotating ear cups with foldable design, 95mm diameter cushions, 1.5m coiled cable, noise cancellation and more. These Pioneers have a 3.8/5 star rating from 20 Amazon customers.

More Headphones:

• Sennheiser Black HD 419 over-ear headphones $28 (Reg. $33) | Newegg
• Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones in white $90 (Reg. $120) | Dell
• Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones: $170 (Reg. $200) | Amazon
• Bowers & Wilkins C5 S2 In-Ear Headphones: $160 (Reg. $180) | Amazon
• Bowers & Wilkins P5 S2 Headphones (wired model): $270 (Reg. $300) | Amazon
• Monster Diesel VEKTR On-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk $70 (Reg. $120) | Walmart
• Audio-Technica ATHESW9A Wooden Headphones $175 shipped (Reg. $370) | Amazon

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Belkin makes some of the best premium iPad keyboards you’ll find. Today Amazon is discounting a pair of Belkin’s QODE Keyboard Cases down to some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen.

Belkin’s QODE Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 in white is priced at $79.99 with free shipping, which is $50 below list and a match for the best deal we’ve ever featured. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, this case features multiple viewing angles, iOS specific shortcut keys, and up to 264 hours of active battery life (4,300 hours standby). 169 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Next, Amazon has Belkin’s QODE Ultimate Pro Keyboard iPad Air 2 Case in white for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $50 better than its regular price and just over a dollar more than the lowest price we’ve seen. The $20 upcharge over the Ultimate version gains you backlit keys with 3 brightness levels, the versatility of a detachable (Smart Cover compatible) case, and the ability to work in landscape or portrait mode. Rated 4 out of 5 stars from 182 Amazon reviewers.

More iPad Keyboard Cases:

• Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro Keyboard Case for iPad Air: $119.99 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 Case for iPad mini 3: $24.95 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

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Amazon has the Oral-B PRO 1000 Electric Rechargeable Power Toothbrush for $29 when you clip the $5 coupon below the price. It ships free for Prime members (free trial) or on orders over $35. That’s more than 50% under the original listing, $5 under the next best price and the best price we have seen on Amazon in well over 6 months (within about $3).

This basic and inexpensive electric toothbrush “removes up to 100% more plaque than an ordinary manual toothbrush”, comes with your standard 2 minute timer and a pressure sensor. It is the best selling Rechargeable Toothbrush on Amazon and has a 4.4/5 star rating from over 2,200.

Down below you’ll find more discounted electric toothbrushes, tools, flashlights, Dysons, cookware, and more:
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We’ve all been there, someone trying to get our attention while we are jamming out to our favorite tracks or intently listening to an audiobook. After removing our headphones and engaging in a conversation that we probably didn’t want to have, we return to find that our favorite song was over or we’ve missed a chunk of our book. At that point we have to scrub back through the tracks to find the exact spot where we left off.

The new BackBeat SENSE uses built-in Smart Sensors to help solve this problem with a pretty handy feature….

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There is nothing more mouth-watering than a perfectly cooked steak. The Range Smart Thermometer hooks up to your phone to make sure dinner is perfect every night. At 9to5Toys specials, it is currently $60 with free shipping.

You can put this three-inch stainless steel sensor straight into your roast, or clip it onto the side of a cooking pot. It connects to your phone via a silicone cable, which plugs into the audio jack on any iOS device. The accompanying app then displays the temperature on screen, and you can set up alerts in order to receive a notification on your phone when your food is done.

To help you out, there is a library of USDA- and gourmet-recommended food presets, so you can choose medium-rare or well-done. If you are feeling scientific, the app can also produce detailed temperature graphs of the cooking process.

• Made of food-safe silicone and stainless steel
• Perfect for use while grilling, roasting, baking, broiling, and smoking meat
• Prevents you from eating undercooked meat
• Clips onto pots to enable hands-free, no-fuss cooking
• Offers calibrated temperature readings in both Fahrenheit and Celsius
• Comes with USDA- and gourmet-recommended presets for meat and candy
• Delivers push notifications to your devices when your food is ready
• Comes with graphing mode to map out the data points of your food experiments

Order the Range Smart to get 14% off – add it to your cart now.

Tanga offers the Urge Basics Soundbrick Bluetooth stereo speaker in blue, red, black, pink or white for a low $14.99 + $2.99 shipping. That’s $62 off the original list price, $6 less than Amazon and the lowest we can find for them. The speakers have a lithium-ion battery that can last up to 8 hours of continuous play. Amazon shoppers gave it 4.3/5 star reviews. 

Also at Tanga, is the Liger waterproof shower speaker for $9.99 + $4.99 shipping. Today only with the code: WednesdayShip used at checkout you can drop the shipping charge making it only $9.99 shipped. That’s $30 off the original list price, $8 less than Amazon, and the lowest we’ve seen. The speaker works with any Bluetooth enabled device and has a built-in microphone for hands free calling. It received 3.8/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.

We also found the following Bluetooth speakers today:

• TaoTronics $11 Prime shipped w/code BO7Q9PCF (Orig. $20) | Amazon
• Fenix Ultra-Portable $10 Prime shipped w/code CMS3RVTR (Orig. $15) | Amazon

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Update (7/22 10:35am): Focus Camera is offering the JBL Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $89.95 shipped (Reg. $120+).

Amazon is offering the Jabra SOLMATE Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker in black for $59.66 shipped. That’s $120 under the original listing, about $20 below the next best prices, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. This particular speaker system sells for $150 on Best Buy.

It has three front facing speakers, a bass radiator, speakerphone functions, 8 hours of calls and music on a single charge and features Bluetooth, USB and 3.5mm connectivity. While you have to buy the interchangeable soles separately, you get a durable sound bag for playback in rough conditions, USB cable and a 3.5mm audio cable (located in the sole) thrown-in for free. This model has received a 4.5/5 star rating from over 800 Amazon customers.

If you’re looking for something a little bigger, Amazon also has the certified refurbished Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for $127.99 shipped (Orig. $300), matching our previous low.

More speakers:

• Bose SoundTouch Series II Wireless Music: Black $269 or White $280 (Reg. $325)
• JBL Indoor/Outdoor Speakers w/ brackets: $80 or 2-pairs $150 (Orig. $180)
• Review: The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 is a big-ticket Bluetooth speaker with a lavish design

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Convenience and security are usually polar opposites. But the QuickLock uses NFC and Bluetooth to provide one-tap access to your protected stuff. You can currently pick one up for $49 with free shipping. That’s $8 less than Amazon’s shipped price where it gets 3/5 star reviews from limited reviewers.

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• Made of die cast zinc alloy, rendering it virtually indestructible
• Allows for one-tap access via a fob or ring (sold separately), a card, or smartphone
• Includes convenient access for multiple people: works with up to 50 wireless NFC keys and an unlimited number of phones
• Prevents having to remember combinations or locate keys for your locks
• Provides battery life for up to two years on one charge
• Charges via a micro USB cable

You can currently get 18% off the QuickLock at 9to5Toys Specials – add to cart now.

If you’re into wirelessly streaming audio to a set of speakers, your options seem endless. From AirPlay to Bluetooth to Sonos and LG, options abound in this time of less cords and greater convenience. Google recently got into the mix with its Google Cast for audio standard. However, the roll out has been slow and still isn’t available on many products. Google already has audio and video streaming capabilities with Chromecast, but that is limited to TV with its HDMI input.

A nifty little Kickstarter campaign has a plan to bring Chromecast’s wireless streaming capabilities to your speaker system with a dongle add-on. It’s an intriguing hack that seems so simple, you’d wish you would’ve thought of it…
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Update 7/8 8AM: The price went up $1 to $18.99 Prime shipped. Still a great deal at that price. 

TaoTronics via Amazon offers its Bluetooth Car Kit for only $17.99 shipped. That’s $12 off the regular sale price and the lowest Amazon has listed it for. 

This kit lets you play music wirelessly to your cars speakers while also adding dual charging USB ports for your devices. It works with any Bluetooth enabled phone or tablet and your existing AUX 3.5mm car port. With NFC pairing you can pair two smartphones at once and a magnetic suction base keeps it securely in place while driving. A 12-month warranty applies.

Amazon shoppers gave it 4.1 out of 5 stars and positive reviews.   
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The Bluetooth speaker market is flooded, filled with options that promise “room-filling sound” or an ultra portable design that can still bring the noise. The reality is, often times those pledges are not fulfilled, leaving us with another speaker in the closet.

JBL’s latest releases, the Charge 2+ and Clip+, are both portable and splashproof Bluetooth speakers that also promise big sound in a small design. Over the last month, I’ve spent some time with both models and after a big July 4th weekend by the water, I’m ready to deliver a verdict.
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Whether you’re hitting the festival circuit or heading out for a concert or two, these products will elevate your summer experience. Stay cool, dry, and entertained this summer with these adventure essentials. Plan your road trip or camp site packing list with DUBS acoustic filters, Bose SoundLink Color, a Marmot Tungsten 2-person tent, and more:
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After releasing a new Bluetooth-enabled LED lightbulb last month, Sony is back again today with details on new wireless speaker options for your home. As a follow-up to Sony’s highly-rated previous generation models, these new speakers have a simple and unobtrusive design. However, it’s the price tag and amount of power that really make them stand out. 
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What better way to celebrate the official launch of Beats1 than to tune-in with a new pair of Beats by Dre headphones. Staples is taking up to $100 off select Beats audio products. The best deal from the lot is the Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones for $139.95 with free shipping. Regularly priced at $200, this is the best deal we’ve ever seen for these headphones by $10. Choose from black, red or pink/grey models.

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With wireless Bluetooth connectivity, IPX-4 sweat- and water-resistance rating, and flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats2 are built for workouts. Expect up to 6 hours of battery life, but if you notice they are dead right before a workout you can use a 15-minute quick charge to gain an extra hour of playback.

Compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, select iPod models, and nearly any other Bluetooth equipped device. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars from 1,048 Amazon reviewers. Deal expires 7/4.
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Logitech’s new MX Anywhere 2 wireless mouse was met with much fanfare and excitement following its release earlier this month. Power users have long sung the praises of Logitech’s Anywhere and Master MX wireless devices, so the ultra-portable follow-up was a much anticipated release.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve spent some time with the Anywhere 2, putting it through its paces. Head below for our thoughts and a final verdict on a recommendation for your setup.
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