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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: 2020 MacBook Air hits a new all-time low, Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker sale from $129, Anker work from home essentials from under $10, and more…
If you’re using this social distancing time to step up your social media video game, then you might be looking for a rig help you get to the next level. Joby is a well-established name in mobile content creation, and the new $200 GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit is a great way to add some stability, light, and better sound to your videos shot on a mobile device. Check out the video below to see and hear how it can help your content.
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The video game industry is a burgeoning space right now. Not only are Xbox and PlayStation consoles getting refreshed, we’ve also seen major shifts with the launch of the Epic Games Store and now original Amazon video games are set to arrive in short order. According to a New York Times report, the first title we should expect is Crucible, which is a sci-fi shooter with artwork that slightly resembles what we’ve seen in the Borderlands series. While this is a game that will be played locally, a cloud streaming platform is planned for future Amazon video games, following the likes of what we’ve seen from Microsoft and Google.
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Today, popular exercise platform Peloton has announced a new batch of content focused on kids and parents alike. Peloton Family is available starting today with a handful of classes available for exercise enthusiasts of all ages. This new batch of content can be accessed through the brand’s iOS or Android app, along with the Peloton Bike and Tread. During this time of social distancing, Peloton is making all of its digital content available for free over the course of 90-days. Head below to learn about all the new classes and how to sign-up at no cost.
Update: A new report from Reuters says Prime Day is now expected to be delayed until August.
Amazon’s been going through its fair share of changes in recent weeks as it combats the fallout of COVID-19. Thankfully for avid shoppers, this is a typically dead period of time when it comes to deals. However, the long-term implications are lurking as we look ahead to the summer and beyond. Reports this week are beginning to paint a picture of what Prime Day 2020 may look like in July. We have full details down below, plus a few predictions on what the next few months may bring as we work our way through this period of national distress.
You can now stream a massive amount of content from HBO for free. After platforms like Sirius and many others offered up special promotions in the wake of COVID-19, one of the biggest players in the space is now following suit. With an award-winning stable of content from The Sopranos to The Wire, this is easily one of the better self-isolation content promotions we have tracked yet. Head below for all the details.
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Lowe’s offers the Greenworks Pro 2300PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $199 shipped. As a comparison, it regularly sells for upwards of $299. Today’s deal is the best price we can find by at least $50. The winter blues are fading away and that means it’s time to clean up your outdoor spaces. This Greenworks Pro power washer is capable of blasting off the winter dirt and grime with stellar 2300PSI. One interesting and noteworthy feature here is Greenworks’ JettFlow technology, which it says can increase power by up to 50% if needed. Ships with a 35-foot power cord and 25-foot hose. Rated 4.4/5 stars by Lowe’s customers.
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Pre-order!Following the release of a new compact AirPlay 2 speaker, Marshall is giving some of its previous releases a fresh coat of paint by dropping a new Indigo style. Debuting in the Stockwell II and Kilburn II lines, you’ll now be able to bring home the latest versions of the brand’s collection of portable Bluetooth speakers. Head below for all the details, as well as to get all the info on pricing and availability.
Well, it was quite a busy March for Activision and its military shooter franchise, and that is continuing this month as gamers can now play Modern Warfare for free. After launching the free-to-play Call of Duty battle royale game followed by the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster earlier this week, Activision has now announced a free multiplayer weekend for its latest mainline entry in the series. All the details are down below.
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FREE+We are ready to take you into the weekend with today’s best iOS app deals. Among today’s collection, we are colonizing Mars, keeping track of our finances, battling our way through classic-style sci-fi shooters, and exploring the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. While we are still tracking deep deals on Stardew Valley, the amazing Monument Valley 2, Alphaputt, and iMPC Pro 2, among many others, we have even more to add to that list today. Highlights include Mars Power Industries, The Cat in the Hat, DayCost Pro, Calendarium, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD, and more. Head below for today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.
If you’ve played Apex Legends at all, then you know who Bloodhound is. For the uninitiated among us, Bloodhound is a unique Legend that can see and track enemy movements like no other Legend cam. His very advanced powers can be the difference between becoming Apex Champion and losing when used right. In the latest Apex Legends takeover event, Bloodhound’s Trials take center stage. But, we’re also seeing the return (and permanent addition) of duos, along with a few other fantastic updates to Apex Legends.
75% offAfter Sony launched its wide ranging mid-year sale yesterday, the Xbox Spring Sale now appears to be live. We are stil waiting on official confirmation but the Microsoft marketplace has now exploded with deals making the announcement all but imminent at this point. Much like the PS4 counterpart, Microsoft has hundreds of games on sale (about 350 and counting) you can download from home, and it really couldn’t have come at a better time with folks stuck in self-isolation. More details are down below.
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Garmin unveiled its latest smartwatch today, and it is has several interesting features. The new Garmin quatix 6 aims to be the best marine GPS smartwatch on the market with perks like autopilot control and the ability to stream boat sensor information to your wrist. There are many other features too. In fact, Garmin quatix 6 retains every capability found in the company’s flagship fēnix 6, making it arguably one of the most accomplished smartwatches made by the company today. Continue reading to learn more.
Cards Against Humanity is arguably the most popular card game of all-time. Ok, maybe behind solitaire. But you get the point. However, Cards isn’t exactly the most family-friendly game. It’s safe to say that it’s not for everyone. So in this time of social distancing, the creators behind the wildly popular game have offered a bit of a truce. Cards Against Humanity Family Edition has made an appearance today on interwebs. And best of all? It’s free to play and free to download. Head below to find out how you can bring home the family version of this beloved card game.
LEGO is giving Star Wars fans yet another new kit to look forward to today, with the announcement of the upcoming 501st Legion Clone Trooper battle pack. This 285-piece creation comes packed with exclusive minifigures alongside two brick-built vehicles from the Clone Wars era. Head below for a closer look at the latest Star Wars battle pack.
Walmart offers the Sun Joe SPX2597 Electric 14.5A Pressure Washer for $69.99 shipped. As a comparison, it originally sold for $149 but trends around $115 at Home Depot and other comparable online retailers. This model offers a 14.5A motor that pushes 1900PSI and 1.6GPM. Other notable features include a built-in onboard detergent tank, twist, and adjustable nozzle spray, plus you won’t have to worry about gas or oil. Rated 4+ stars by over 60% of reviewers.
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Sea of Thieves on Steam is ready to go. Microsoft’s swashbuckling action-adventure pirate game is now listed as “coming soon” on Steam and will soon join a growing collection of other Microsoft titles on Valve’s PC-based gaming platform. The move is part of Microsoft’s continued effort to allow gamers to choose where they play PC games and will join previously released titles on Steam including Gears 5 and the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. More details below.
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Pre-orderToday, Amazon is expanding its smart home security stable with the latest addition to its Blink lineup. Debuting with one of the most compact designs we’ve seen in the smart security space, Blink Mini still manages to tout 1080p feeds, Alexa integration, motion detection, and more. That’s all while entering with a budget-friendly price tag. Head below for a closer look, including pricing, availability, and the full feature set.
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Today, MSI is launching all-new laptops for both content creation and gaming featuring Intel’s 10th generation i9 processors. You’ll also find NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card here, making for an insanely fast, light, powerhouse of a machine. Offering nearly 50% faster speeds compared to the previous-generation processor, these new laptops can display higher FPS when playing games and render videos at much faster speeds.
LG’s latest PC gaming monitor has some fantastic features. From built-in HDR10 compatibility to a 240Hz refresh rate, IPS technology, and NVIDIA G-SYNC, it’s the ultimate gaming monitor for spending more time indoors. The design offers a 3-side borderless feature which means that running a multi-monitor setup is easier than ever. But why should LG’s latest 27-inch 1080p 240Hz UltraGear monitor sit on your desk? Well, you’ll need to keep reading to learn more.
Less than one month after Ring Video Doorbell 3 debuted, a leaked image leads us to believe that the company has yet another smart home accessory up its sleeve. The source responsible for sharing the leaked image also has unfurled a name, and at this point it is called Ring Doorbox. The device can be locked or unlocked remotely, shedding light on its supposed utility which would could be in-line with a key lock box. Continue reading to learn more.
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Like it or not, the best thing we can all do as a society is stay at home for the foreseeable future. Thankfully, here in the 21st century, there’s limitless ways to keep entertained from the comfort of your own home, like video games. To help you stave off boredom and donate to fighting the coronavirus, the latest Humble Bundle offers over 40 fantastic PC games, including Google’s own VR art game Tilt Brush, for just $30.
After first being teased back last fall, Evercade appears finally ready to ship before long with all the retro goodness originally promised. The latest in a flurry of throwback releases over the years offers support for a wide range of titles thanks direct partnerships with a number of classic and modern publishers. And thanks to its all-in-one design, it can go just about anywhere with you. Head below for full details on today’s announcement, availability, pricing, and more.
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While a little bit behind schedule, Sony has now unveiled this month’s free PlayStation Plus games. Just hours after Sony launched is Spring PlayStation Sale with over 600 price drops, it has now announced that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Dirt Rally 2.0 on PS4 will be completely free of charge this month. As usual, you’ll need to have an active PlayStation Plus membership to download these games for free, but once you do they will remain part of your game library until your membership lapses. Head below for more details on the April PS Plus freebies.
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Home Depot offers the refurbished Rachio 2nd Generation 16-zone Smart Sprinkler Controller for $89 shipped. As a comparison, it originally sold for $250 but it goes for upwards of $165 at Amazon. Rachio’s smart sprinkler controller offers automatic scheduling based on your preferences and the weather. You can “reduce your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy.” With smartphone control, you can easily set schedules, monitor usage, and more right from your iOS or Android device. Rated 4.6/5 stars by just over 3,400 Amazon customers. Includes a 1-year warranty.
Today Sony is out with its latest pair of headphones, this time taking the true-wireless approach for the most recent addition to its collection of Extra Bass audio gear. Sony’s new True Wireless WF-XB700 Earbuds enter with punchier sound and a mid-tier price tag. That’s on top of a new pair of headphones with active noise canceling, 35-hour battery life, and USB-C charging. Hit the jump for all of the details on Sony’s latest unveils, including pricing info and more.
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If you’ve found yourself working from home more than normal lately, well, welcome to the club. Working from home can be pretty great, but since you can’t go to meetings in-person, you’ll likely have to opt for video conferencing instead. If you’ve got a desktop and no webcam and weren’t able to buy one before they went out of stock everywhere, then we’ve got a solution for you. Wyze Cam, the budget-focused security camera, can now turn into a webcam to use with your computer. There are a few instructions to follow in order to enable it, but, it’s fairly simple overall.
Connesuisers of retro nostalgia with incredible attention to detail, New Wave Toys, have come out with another set of electronics to take you back to the glory days. A ⅙ scale change machine that acts is a USB charging hub, and the Hotline 16000 – a Sony Walkman themed power bank. After a successful Kickstarter that saw some unfortunate delivery delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, these Replitronics are ready to ship out. Check out the video below for more details.
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While February was loaded with new LEGO unveils from a galaxy far, far away and even from the Fast & Furious franchise, the fan-inspired Ideas theme once again stole the show in our book with its Pirates of Barracuda Bay set. In that same spirit, today we’re turning our attention to what up and coming LEGO creations might be around the corner. Highlighted by a brick-built rendition of Hyrule Castle from Zelda: Breath of the Wild, we’re also seeing a nautical creation featuring Spongebob Squarepants as well as a delightfully-detailed Denmark miniature. Hit the jump for the best LEGO Ideas projects of the month.
$20After leaked PSN listings in Germany and early footage of the game all over YouTube well ahead of the actual annoucenment, we now know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a thing. Featuring one of the most talked about and infamous campaigns in gaming history, the new remaster only includes the single player portion of the 2009 Modern Warfare sequel. It is now available on PS4 with some free goodies, but other platforms will have to wait a little bit longer. All the details are down below.
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Samsung-owned brand AKG has unveiled a new pair of ANC earbuds that go toe-to-toe with the recently-debuted Galaxy Buds Plus. The new AKG N400 do not have a flashy name, but instead suffer from a boring model number that’s bound to never catch on. Features like a “studio-quality microphone” and IPX7 waterproof rating adorn the latest earbuds from AKG, and unsurprisingly support for Bixby is touted more prominently than either Siri or Google Assistant. Continue reading to learn more.
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Home Depot offers the Ryobi 18-inch 40V Cordless Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mower for $299 shipped. As a comparison, it typically goes for $379 with today’s deal marking the best we’ve tracked to date. This is Ryobi’s newest electric lawn mower, sporting a fresh design and two 2Ah batteries with purchase. It can either mulch or do side discharges and ships with a wall charger as well. Rated 4.6/5 stars by early reviewers.
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Even with everything going on in the world, keeping your important files, family photos, and other content backed up is always something to have on your mind. In fact, having a reliable at-home backup might be even more relevant these days. So with today being World Backup Day, we’re taking a deep dive into how using Synology’s latest entry-level NAS, you can build a respective backup server, or upgrade an existing for off-site storage and more. Head below for all the details.
Howard Stern has now announced free SiriusXM for all. As part of the company’s contribution to curbing social distancing boredom and the like, the “unprecedented Stream Free access” was announced this morning from Stern’s now home-based broadcast and will include free access to Sirius’ “full lineup of Premier Streaming content.” Head below for all the details.
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In its first product launch since being acquired by Google last year, Fitbit has today launched a new fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 4. Here’s what you need to know.
FREE+It’s time for today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. We are saving the 80’s from the evil Dr. Noid Wormser, learning Spanish, gazing at the stars, exploring highly-rated puzzlers, and more. While we still have notable freebie offers running on Alphaputt and Cat Quest, today’s highlights include Homo Machina, Super 80s World, Cytus II, Luminos, Spanish Translator, and much more. Head below for today’s complete list of Mac and iOS price drops.
BenQ, one of the most well-known projector manufacturers out there, just launched its latest product. The TH685 1080p HDR Gaming Projector sports native 1080p projection with 4K input compatibility is HDR-enabled and offers a 120Hz low-lag input. Offering a 100-inch projection at just 8.2-feet from the wall, this projector is perfect for the game room or home theater.
If you’ve repurposed an area of your home to become your home office due to the quarantine, getting some organization can be a great way to make it more functional. Elevation Lab has a wide range of products to help organize a workspace and clean it up for productivity. We’ve tried out the Anchor Pro and ElevationShelf, but the $14 AnchorSide is another great headphone hanging option if the Anchor Pro doesn’t fit your setup. Check out the video below to see how this well thought out mount can help declutter your desk.
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Well that didn’t take long. Roughly a month after Amazon opened its first Go Grocery store with ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping, it has published a dedicated website where retailers can inquire about using the new technology themselves. Having initially been criticized for killing-off cashier’s roles, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is likely being seen in a different light since halting the spread of COVID-19 is now on the minds of most. Amazon estimates that installation can be completed in “as little as a few weeks.” Continue reading to learn more.
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Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of ways to outfit your cars with extra room for camping, making food, and more. With more and more millennials hitting the open road but not willing to pony up the cash for an RV, there’s more interest than ever before in affordable camping solutions. The latest to catch our eye is the Nomad Mobile Kitchen, which retails for an affordable $699, and can be added to just about any hatchback or SUV made in recent years. In what amount to a no-tool-required design, there’s a lot to like about the Nomad and its bevy of features made to deliver a full-on camping experience without breaking the bank. Head below for full details and an in-depth look at this unique accessory coming to a trunk near you.
Home Depot offers the DEWALT 20V Cordless Electric Chainsaw and String Trimmer Combo for $279 shipped. As a comparison, it typically goes for $325. With warmer weather on the horizon, now is a great time to score some outdoor tools. This bundle includes a 20V string trimmer and chainsaw, plus an additional 5Ah battery, and a wall charger. It’s an ideal package for tackling unsightly trees and weeds around your property. Rated 4.4/5 stars.
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Pre-order!Update: LEGO’s new Fast & Furious Dom’s Dodge Charger is available for purchase direct from LEGO.
At the beginning of the year, LEGO teased that it’d be partnering with Universal Studios to bring an iconic ride from the Fast & Furious franchise into brick-built form. Today, LEGO is making good on that promise, showcasing its latest Technic creation, Dom’s Dodge Charger. This nearly 1,100-piece kit assembles arguably the most well-known vehicles from the series, giving fans their first chance to build a LEGO Fast & Furious model. Head below for a closer look, as well as pricing and availability details.
It looks some new Mario games are on the way alongside classic Mario remakes or re-releases. Reports suggest Nintendo had a big-time showcase planned for the now-canceled E3 2020 in celebration of the Mushroom Kingdom plumber’s 35th anniversary. Despite the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, Nintendo is rumored to be going ahead with Mario’s big anniversary festivities. All the details are down below.
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