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Wyze has been disrupting multiple markets by introducing affordable products with incredible features. We’ve seen it in the Pan Cam, Wyze Lock, and Wyze Scale that we most recently took a look at. Coming in at just $25, the Wyze Band can track activity, sleep, and your heart rate, and also control Alexa-enabled devices. How well does it do all of this for that price? Head below to see it in action.
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While the semester is coming to a close, you might still be looking for the best credit card as a college student. You’re about to be home for the summer, and now’s when you can really build your credit to enter the next semester with a much better credit score. Well, there are some credit cards designed specifically for college students, so let’s take a look at what the best options are.

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New Lenovo ThinkPad E14 and E15 laptops have now been unveiled and arguably the most interesting piece of information is that these swap Intel CPUs for AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors. This likely contributes to how Lenovo can deliver updated specifications while also keeping prices low. Aside from pricing, the choice to switch to AMD Ryzen may end up delivering a bit more gaming power to these notebooks as Intel has been lagging behind in the integrated graphics department. Continue reading to learn more.
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It’s safe to say I’ve brought my passion for the coffee bean to our coverage here at 9to5Toys. From gift guides to tours of my own setup, I’ve enjoyed sharing my favorite ways to make a cup of joe with you all over the years. And while there are plenty of ways to make a great brew, latte, or espresso, it can be rather intimidating to know where exactly to start. So today, I’ll be sharing four ways, without breaking the bank, to upgrade your coffee setup. Hit the jump for a full breakdown.

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The new Bushnell Wingman is a specially designed golf speaker that is now up for pre-order. But this is much more than just another Bluetooth speaker you can take on the golf course with you. Connected with the free Bushnell Golf app, it provides audible details about the course you’re playing at the touch of a button, as well as GPS distance tracking for your next shot, schedules, and much more. Head below for a closer look.
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Following up its recent flagship unveil, Roborock is now out with its latest smart robotic vacuum. Equipped with a LiDAR-based laser mapping system, up to 2.5-hour runtime, and other enhancements, the S6 Pure enters with a more mid-range price for tech-savvy homeowners looking to offload the work of sweeping and mopping. Head below for all of the info on Roborock S6 Pure as well as details on how you can score a launch discount. 

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Wyze is probably one of the most well-known names in the budget-focused home security market. After making an entrance a few years ago, they’ve launched several products to expand their offering, including a smart lock, a camera that pans, bulbs, and even plugs. But, the latest partnership that the company has undertaken is with Noonlight, which offers the ability to dispatch emergency services to your home with the tap of a button, no need to call 911.

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There are plenty of options for truly wireless earbuds these days. They can get expensive and over-loaded with excessive features that take away from their core sound. That’s where the Tranya Rimor True Wireless Earbuds come in. Price at just $80, these earbuds are aimed at audiophiles on the go. So how do they deliver? Head below to watch the video and hear our thoughts.
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Creality’s latest 3D printer has been unveiled and instead of focusing on a really large build or support for special materials, the new model aims to make the whole experience easier. The Creality CR-6 SE achieves this with auto-leveling technology, easy assembly, and a built-in handle to make transportation very simple. This unit also tries to deliver high reliability with print precision of “up to ±0.01mm.” Continue reading to learn more.

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Sony has announced its latest entry into the highly competitive earbud market today with its new WF-SP800N truly wireless offering. These new earbuds fit in between Sony’s top-end WF-1000XM3 earbuds at $230 and the low-end WF-XB700 at $130. Ditching the high-end active noise cancellation delivers a lower price at $200, alongside a sweatproof design, which Sony touts as being the perfect balance for hardcore workouts. Hit the jump for full details and more.

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Last night, Wink announced that it would be introducing a new mandatory subscription for its popular home automation hub. With only 1-week until the company threatens to turn out the lights on smart home owners, many are looking to jump ship to a into another system without having to leave accessories behind. To help with the migration, we’ve highlighted the best Wink alternatives including SmartThings, Alexa, and how to build your own system. Hit the jump for all the details.

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Well, this is it, the very first Xbox Series X gameplay footage is here. After E3 2020 was canceled due to current events, Microsoft decided it would take matters into its own hands with an all-digital showcase. We already knew it was holding its first-party Series X games off until July, Microsoft promised some new titles that have “never been seen in an Xbox show before” as well as our first look at the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in action. Today’s Inside Xbox reveal is actually the start of monthly content drops for Xbox Series X, according to Xbox games marketing general manager Aaron Greenberg. Head below for a closer look.
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If you’ve never used a high-refresh-rate monitor or an UltraWide display, well, you’re missing out. I loved using HFR monitors at my last job when building computers, and honestly, I couldn’t ever leave my UltraWide that I’ve been using since nearly the start of my career here at 9to5. Well, MSI is combining the two with the all-new Optix MAG301CR, which offers a 2560×1080 resolution and a 200Hz refresh rate in a 30-inch display. If you’ve been searching for a great monitor upgrade without breaking the bank, well, MSI’s latest 200Hz display comes in at $350, which is a killer deal for the features it offers.

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When it comes to the world aftermarket CarPlay receivers, Pioneer is arguably one of the most innovative companies. The latest Pioneer Wireless CarPlay receivers help convey this with the addition of Alexa support. There are five new models, each of which supports both wired and wireless smartphone pairing. Screen sizes range from 6.8- to 10.1-inches, with the largest model slightly resembling the floating design found in Apple’s new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. These originally debuted at CES 2020, but the company has signaled that they are finally ready for consumers. Continue reading to learn more.

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Today Microsoft is expanding its roster of Surface devices with a refreshed entry-level Go 2 alongside the flagship Book 3. That’s on top of its first pair of truly wireless earbuds, new over-ear ANC cans, and some USB-C docks for its latest computers. All of the new unveils are slated to ship later this month and are now available for pre-order. Head below for a closer look at the Surface Go 2 and everything else from today’s announcement.

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This morning, Netherrealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath and some new fighters including RoboCop. Aftermath is essentially a single-player story expansion for the main game that also includes some new fighters and the return of some fan favorites. Available later this month, the add-on pack also comes along with a free update including a host of new maps, and more. All the details are down below.
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Today Amazon is refreshing its Ring Video Doorbell lineup today with a new entry-level model and fresh accessories. It’s been a while since Ring’s lower-cost video doorbell received much attention, since 2014 in fact, so today’s news is welcome. With 1080p video and “improved” night vision, the $100 smart home cornerstone continues to be the brand’s most affordable option in its lineup. Along with today’s refresh is a new $49 solar charger that departs from the standard single panel design for a new casing that frames the $100 doorbell. For more details on today’s release, hit the jump.

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We are now ready to collect all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. And you can get even deeper deals on today’s puzzlers, action games, virtual pets, and city builders with this discounted App Store gift card if you’re quick. Along with the city building game TheoTown, we have a series of notable deals including titles like Bendy and the Ink Machine, Sentinels of the Multiverse, One Deck Dungeon, Hatchi, and more. Head below the fold for today’s complete collection of the best Mac and iOS app deals.

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SteelSeries is back again with another limited-edition collection after launching its lineup of Cyberpunk 2077 designs. This time, however, SteelSeries is offering a new suite of gaming peripherals based around the legendary Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Neon Rider skin. These peripherals, which includes a custom Sensei Ten and Qck L/Qck Prism XL mousepads, will feature unique designs built around the hit game CS:GO.

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Hot on the heels of Plugable’s latest Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Cable Matters has now unveiled an all-new hybrid offering. Unlike the company’s other Thunderbolt 3 docks, this model also supports PCs and Chromebooks that only have 10Gbps USB-C. The latest Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 dock can run up to two 4K displays at 60Hz using a single cable. While performing that task using two DisplayPort inputs, users will also have access to I/O ranging from USB-C and USB-A to 3.5mm and Gigabit Ethernet. Continue reading to learn more.

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As it seems to be every spring, a nearly endless run of new watches have popped up ahead of warmer weather and summer. The latest wearable to catch our eye comes from Bell & Ross and its new BR 03-92 HUD watch, which arrives as a limited edition collector’s item that will only be produced 999 times. Made to look like the Head-Up Display on modern attack fighters, this watch has a sporty matte black design that’s sure to look great paired next to just about any wardrobe. Hit the jump for full details, including pricing, and to learn how you can pre-order one of these sleek new watches ahead of its summer release.

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Crucible will be the first big-budget title from Amazon’s in-house gaming studio, the national online retailer announced today. After being in development for over 6-years now, Amazon’s new third-person shooter pulls inspiration from some of the biggest names in the space and is currently scheduled to launch later this month. Head below for all the details.
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Polk Audio is expanding its Sigma Series lineup of sounders with the Sigma S3, a $249 option to upgrade your home theater. This model offers four performance-tuned drivers and a wireless subwoofer that gives you a fantastic theater experience right inside of your home. You can pass through the latest HD, 4K, and 8K signals and it can even decode Dolby Digital 5.1 content that provides a lifelike home theater sound through a single HDMI ARC connection. Plus, you’ll find Chromecast for Audio built-in here that makes it super simple to enjoy your favorite tunes without turning on your TV.

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HP launched an all-new OMEN lineup of products that features brand-new gaming desktops as well as redesigned monitors and more. The latest OMEN desktops pack up to NVIDIA’s high-end RTX 2080 Ti graphics card (or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT), Intel’s latest i9-10900K or Ryzen 9 3900 CPU, and can even come with liquid coolers and a 750W Cooler Master 80+ Platinum power supply. RAM is configurable up to 64GB, and there are even more customization options. These computers come in either 25L or 30L cases, providing you with an expandable design that fits within a fairly semi-compact form factor.

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If you’re working from home and discovering or rediscovering a love for gaming, there are a lot of accessories that might make both of those more enjoyable. From the Drop ALT keyboard and ATH-G1WL gaming headset to the oversized Glorious Mousepad, head below to check out a video of some of our favorite accessories we’ve taken a look at recently.
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If you’re a 9to5Toys reader, you probably noticed the PS5 pre-order notifications guide we posted last month. There we linked to retailers that offered to send an email notification when Sony’s next-generation console went up for grabs. Thankfully many retailers have now done the same for Microsoft’s upcoming console, and here we’ll list where to go to increase your odds of snagging an Xbox Series X pre-order.
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It seems like percussive therapy guns are enjoying an incredible level of popularity right now. From Instagram to the gym, these somewhat bizarre massagers are at every turn. Theragun has been there from the outset and today they are introducing the fourth-generation of its popular post-workout accessory. New features and a small design pair with smartphone connectivity for a whole new approach to this gym essential. We have full details, including pricing and availability, below the gold on the latest percussive therapy guns from Therabody.

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Today we have some news on the Vader Immortal VR game as well as 2004’s beloved Star Wars Battlefront. In celebration of May the 4th, loads of retailers and brands are offering up some solid discounts on all things Star Wars from LEGO kits and games to collectibles, and much more. However, there are also some notable announcements hitting for Star Wars day in the form of a long-lost online mode and more. Head below for all the details.
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After first being announced back in March, the most recent addition to LEGO’s collection of Star Wars kits is finally here. Assembling Boba Fett, a Stormtrooper, and Tie Fighter Pilot, the new LEGO Star Wars Helmets bring authentic recreations of some of the galaxy’s most fearsome villains to your collection. Complete with an affordable price, the new builds are certainly worth a closer look. Head below for all the details.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Apple’s iPhone 11 gets a 50% discount, Apple Watch Series 5 starts at $299, Sam’s Club memberships are effectively free, and more…

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A few weeks ago, we covered the best cashback credit cards to choose from. However, something that many people don’t really dive into is how to best use that brand-new card. What are the best ways to take advantage? Well, we’re going to lay out everything you need to consider when trying to best use your cashback credit card.

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Anker has taken the wraps off of three new devices. Each is focused on power, with Anker PowerExtend USB-C Capsule aiming to eliminate some cable clutter atop your desk, PowerExtend USB mini offering a compact strip perfect for travel, and PowerWave Sense for stylish Qi charging. These new products come hot on the heels of the company’s Soundcore Spirit earbuds which arguably go after many of Apple and Beats audio products. Continue reading to learn more about each of Anker’s new offerings.

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There’s any number of suitable kitchen appliances out there. Even more so when looking at the number of countertop toasters vying for your attention and money. But if you’re looking for a more premium experience, a new option just hit the United States after earning an impressive reputation over in Asia. Balmuda’s The Toaster is available for the first time in America today with a big price tag and a stunning design. While the high-end looks and MSRP may not be for everyone, this steam-based model is being met with fanfare here stateside with good reason, it’s a big improvement from your traditional toaster. Head below for full details on availability and pricing.

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After all of the major summer gaming events were canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Summer Game Fest is here to carry the torch. The 4-month-long event is scheduled to take place starting in May and is essentially your E3 replacement for the year. And now that GDC and Gamescom have also been shuttered for 2020, Summer Game Fest is giving gamers and publishers a new way to reach each other during what is usually the biggest game announcement window of the year. All the detail are down below.
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With its May the 4th festivities now underway, LEGO is giving Star Wars fans yet another brick-built creation to be excited about. Continuing with the recent emphasis on The Empire Strikes Back and its 40th anniversary, LEGO is now unveiling a new AT-AT walker. Complete with nearly 1,300-pieces and six minifigures, the latest Imperial vehicle to be assembled delivers plenty of Original Trilogy action for collectors and builders alike. Head below for a closer look.

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