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Stephen is Growth Director at 9to5. You can find his current work at 9to5Mac, 9to5Google 9to5ToysElectrek, and more. If you want to get in touch, follow me on Twitter. Or, email at stephen (at) 9to5mac (dot) com, or an encrypted email at hallstephenj (at) protonmail (dot) com.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Aukey Smartphone Tripod $9, Transcend 64GB MicroSDXC $14, Acer 24″ 1080p Monitor $75, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Smartphone Tripod with Mount $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $11), more

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Get discounted Transcend memory and storage today only at Amazon: 256GB JetDrive Lite for MacBook Air $111, more

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Daily Deals: Acer 24-inch 1080p LED Monitor w/ HDMI $75, SanDisk Ultra 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50, more

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iOS/Mac Holiday App Sale Roundup: GO Trilogy, Oceanhorn, Bastion, many more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Invest in extra storage: Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $120)

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Switch up your Apple Watch style w/ 30% off and free shipping on all Clockwork Synergy bands, 2-piece NATO $17 (Reg $25)

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Anker discounts its best Lightning cables, power banks & USB chargers: deals start at $6 Prime shipped

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Charge your iPhone 7 and listen to wired headphones at the same time w/ Apple’s Lightning dock: $42.50 shipped (Reg. $49)


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Google adds tappable search suggestions to recipe searches on mobile

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Update 2/2/17: More than a month after we told you about this, Google has made this new feature official on its blog.

It seems like Google is always playing with its search interface both on desktop and mobile, and today one eagle-eyed Alex Chitu spotted another addition on mobile: search suggestions when searching for recipes. The feature lets you refine searches for a food you might want to make…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 25-inch 1080p Monitor $120, Anker Powerline microUSB Cable $8, Canon Color WiFi Printer $41, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Monitors: Acer 25-inch 1080p w/ HDMI input $120, Dell 24-inch w/ USB 3.0 Hub $180, more

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Anker discounts its best microUSB cables, power banks & USB chargers: deals start at $6 Prime shipped

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Daily Deals: Canon PIXMA Color Printer with Scanner, Copier and AirPrint $41, Logitech Wireless Keyboard/Mouse $30, more

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Add 10 movies to your iTunes library for just $10: Mud, Clerks, Crash, Gangs of New York, Momento and more

Watch any movie from Amazon Video or Google Play this holiday weekend for only $0.99

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Some developers on Google Play are discounting apps to previously-unseen price of 1 cent

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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TiVo’s Roamio OTA 1TB DVR is the ultimate accessory for cord cutters: $315 (Reg. $375)

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Keep your valuable gear safe with a highly-rated CyberPower 12-outlet battery back-up system: $95 shipped (Reg. $140)

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Stay safe on your next road trip! iOttie smartphone car mounts down to $13 Prime shipped each on Amazon (Reg. $20)

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Pad & Quill offers up to 20% off site-wide: iPhone 7 and iPad Pro cases, leather bags, more


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LED Lightbulb Speaker 2-Pack $20, CyberPower 12-outlet battery back-up system $95, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Daily Deals: LED Lightbulb Speaker 2-Pack $20, mophie Portable Charger $16, more

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Keep your valuable gear safe with a highly-rated CyberPower 12-outlet battery back-up system: $95 shipped (Reg. $140)

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Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H (Tax NY only)

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iOS/Mac Holiday App Sale Roundup: GO Trilogy, Oceanhorn, Bastion, many more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Games/Apps: Deus Ex Mankind Divided from $12, Controller Chargers from $8, freebies, more

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Stay safe on your next road trip! iOttie smartphone car mounts down to $13 Prime shipped each on Amazon (Reg. $20)

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Use Amazon Echo to nab Alexa exclusive deals: NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 router $130, more

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Pad & Quill offers up to 20% off site-wide: iPhone 7 and iPad Pro cases, leather bags, more

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How to use Chrome Remote Desktop to help friends and family with new devices

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If you’re anything like me, you spend basically all of your time on “holiday” not with family enjoying a nice cup of cocoa, but rather fixing and setting up all their devices. This can be annoying itself, but when you go back home, it can be even more of a pain helping out remotely without being able to see what they see. One app from Google that can help in this situation — it’s been available for Chrome and Chrome OS for a while now — is Chrome Remote Desktop.

Here’s how to use Chrome Remote Desktop to gain remote access to your loved ones’ computers from afar, and help them with those pesky problems…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Poweradd 20,000mAh Charger $17, UPS Battery Backup $100, Smartphone Car Mounts $13, more

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Daily Deals: Poweradd 20,000mAh Charger $17, 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $12, more

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Check out these APC Power products in today’s Gold Box: 1,300VA 10-Outlet UPS Battery Backup for $100 (Reg. $140)

iottie-car-mountsStay safe on your next road trip! iOttie smartphone car mounts down to $13 Prime shipped each on Amazon (Reg. $20)

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Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H (Tax NY only)

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iOS/Mac Holiday App Sale Roundup: GO Trilogy, Oceanhorn, Bastion, many more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Pad & Quill offers up to 20% off site-wide: iPhone 7 and iPad Pro cases, leather bags, more

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Sennheiser’s HD598 CS Closed Back Headphone returns to its Black Friday price: $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

Sony’s h.ear Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: $200 shipped (Reg. $350)

finding-dory-movieWatch any movie from Amazon Video or Google Play this holiday weekend for only $0.99

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The normally super-smooth Pixel is having freezing problems for some users

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I’ve done nothing but praise the Google Pixel for its smooth and not-frustrating user experience since it was released, but it appears that that’s not the experience that everyone is having. Some Google Pixel owners are now reporting (via Google Product Forums) that the device is suffering random freezes — making the phone completely unusable for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Sharp 55-inch Roku 1080p HDTV $350, Sennheiser Headphones $100, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Daily Deals: Jensen Bluetooth Stereo Speaker $18, Sharp 55-inch LED 1080p Roku HDTV $350, more

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Sennheiser’s HD598 CS Closed Back Headphone returns to its Black Friday price: $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

Go wireless this Christmas! Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones in three colors for $88 shipped (Reg. $130)

Sony’s h.ear Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: $200 shipped (Reg. $350)

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Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 8-outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with 6 USB ports $22, more

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Need to run out for a last-second tech gift? Google Home & Daydream are widely-available Googley options

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Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H (Tax NY only)

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iOS/Mac Holiday App Sale Roundup: GO Trilogy, Tweetbot, Oceanhorn, Bastion, many more

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9to5Toys Gift Guide: Last Minute Ideas – Battery/Lightning Cable, USB-C Drives, Multi-Tools, Controllers and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Trevor’s Top 5 Tech Picks under $50 – smart home gear, drones, and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Justin’s Top 5 Picks for Gamers – accessories, vintage Nintendo, art/coffee table books and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Watch any movie from Amazon Video or Google Play this holiday weekend for only $0.99

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Cut the cord w/ the help of 1byone HDTV Antennas up to 58% off, from $10 Prime shipped

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eero’s mesh Wi-Fi systems just dropped to all-time lows: 2-Pack $289, 3-Pack $372

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Answer your door even when you’re not home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Massive list of discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: JCPenney, Domino’s, Old Navy, Foot Locker + many more


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Need to run out for a last-second tech gift? Google Home & Daydream are widely-available Googley options

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Google released a lot of hardware products this year, and personally, the Google Pixel is my favorite. But that’s not all Google introduced. There was also the Chromecast Ultra, the Daydream View VR headset, Google Wifi, and Google Home. It’s safe to say that if there’s a Google fan in your life, you’ve had plenty of options to pick from this holiday season.

And while it may just be a couple days until Christmas, a few of these options might still be up for grabs if you’re looking to run out to a brick-and-mortar store at the last second…


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OnePlus 2 update brings VoLTE support for some carriers, but no Nougat yet

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OnePlus isn’t known as being the best company in the world when it comes to software updates, but today the Chinese smartphone maker is bringing a pretty notable update to its now almost-two-year-old handset, the OnePlus 2. This update, while it doesn’t bring the much-awaited Android Nougat, does offer VoLTE support for “select carriers” and a plethora of other features…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: UE MEGABOOM Bluetooth Speaker $180, Aukey USB-C Hubs from $8, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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UE’s MEGABOOM Bluetooth Speaker falls to its Amazon all-time low just before Christmas: $180 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Smartphone Accessories: Aukey USB-C Hub with 4 USB 3.0 Ports $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $15), more

Add four USB ports, HDMI and more to your Mac or PC w/ the Sabrent Universal Docking Station for $63 shipped (Reg. $90)

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You can get up to $325 in Sprint service credits if you bring over a Google Pixel

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Last call for Prime members! Get your orders in today to receive last-minute gifts by Christmas

Amazon is offering Prime members a free $20 credit towards its new Music Unlimited Streaming Service

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Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H, free next day delivery (Tax NY only)

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9to5Toys Gift Guide: Last Minute Ideas – Battery/Lightning Cable, USB-C Drives, Multi-Tools, Controllers and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Trevor’s Top 5 Tech Picks under $50 – smart home gear, drones, and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Justin’s Top 5 Picks for Gamers – accessories, vintage Nintendo, art/coffee table books and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2-Bay Network Attached Storage w/ PLEX and Dual Gigabit Ethernet: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Cut the cord w/ the help of 1byone HDTV Antennas up to 58% off, from $10 Prime shipped

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Go wireless this Christmas! Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones in three colors for $88 shipped (Reg. $130)

Sony’s h.ear Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: $200 shipped (Reg. $350)

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eero’s mesh Wi-Fi systems just dropped to all-time lows: 2-Pack $289, 3-Pack $372

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Answer your door even when you’re not home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Massive list of discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: JCPenney, Domino’s, Old Navy, Foot Locker + many more


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You can get up to $325 in Sprint service credits if you bring over a Google Pixel

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According to a (seemingly targeted) email that Sprint sent out recently, you can bring over an unlocked Google Pixel to the carrier and get up to $325 in service credits when you activate your device. That would in effect bring down the price of a new Google Pixel XL down to $445 out of pocket if you’re willing to stick with Sprint for a whole 24 months…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones $88, HDTV Antennas from $10, more

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Go wireless this Christmas! Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones in three colors for $88 shipped (Reg. $130)

Sony’s h.ear Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: $200 shipped (Reg. $350)

 

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Cut the cord w/ the help of 1byone HDTV Antennas up to 58% off, from $10 Prime shipped

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Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H, free next day delivery (Tax NY only)

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Get Harman/kardon’s Onyx Mini Portable Wireless Speaker for $70 (Orig. $200)

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Daily Deals: PNY Attaché 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drives 2-Pack $10more

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9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Trevor’s Top 5 Tech Picks under $50 – smart home gear, drones, and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Justin’s Top 5 Picks for Gamers – accessories, vintage Nintendo, art/coffee table books and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Big year-end iTunes movie sale is now live w/ tons of great $5 titles, $0.99 rentals, bundle discounts & more

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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eero’s mesh Wi-Fi systems just dropped to all-time lows: 2-Pack $289, 3-Pack $372

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Answer your door even when you’re not home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Massive list of discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: Petco, JCPenney, Domino’s, Airbnb, Old Navy, Sears, Southwest + many more


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Custom ROM w/ Viper4Android audio mod fixes Google Pixel audio distortion for some [Video]

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We told you a couple days ago that some Google Pixel users — including two of us here at 9to5Google — are experiencing a weird audio distortion problem when playing different media at high volumes. Now, it appears that some tinkerers have found a temporary workaround as we wait for Google to fix the issue — and the good news is that it’s solely a software fix…


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Comment: The Google Wifi 3-pack fixed all of my in-laws’ internet problems

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I don’t live in a big suburban house, but my parents-in-law do. So while I reviewed the singular Google Wifi earlier this month, I wasn’t able to really see the full potential of using the routers together to create a mesh network. I knew where I could, though. I’ve long struggled with getting my work done when staying with my in-laws, because their WiFi has always been absolutely horrid. They’ve long stuck with the stock router that Comcast gave them, and said ISP foolishly placed it in the most secluded corner of the house.

When I got my Google Wifi unit(s) earlier this month, I knew this 3,000 sq. foot house would be the perfect place to test out Google’s trio of routers, and I couldn’t be happier with the results…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nextbit Robin (unlocked) $145, WD 3TB My Book Hard Drive $70, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Cloud-powered Nextbit Robin hits its lowest price ever at $145 shipped (Reg. $299) | Mango Wireless via Amazon

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Daily Deals: Western Digital 3TB My Book USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $70, Sharp 32-inch LED 1080p HDTV $130, more
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9TO5TOYS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2016: Amazon’s Echo Dot changes your life for $40

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Award-winning action RPG Bastion drops to just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $5)

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9to5Toys Gift Guide: Trevor’s Top 5 Tech Picks under $50 – smart home gear, drones, and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: Justin’s Top 5 Picks for Gamers – accessories, vintage Nintendo, art/coffee table books and more!

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more

9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Netgear’s Arlo Pro Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera System includes free seven day cloud recordings: $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Upgrade to Apple CarPlay with this Pioneer 6.2-inch In-Dash Receiver for $300 shipped (Reg. $450)

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Answer your door even when you’re not home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Massive list of discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: Petco, JCPenney, Domino’s, Airbnb, Old Navy, Sears, Southwest + many more


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