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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG 27-inch 1080p Monitor $150, Pebble Time Steel (refurb) $100, more

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LG’s Ultra-Thin Bezel 1080p LED Monitor has a HDMI input and is 50% off today: $150 shipped

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Pebble Time Steel costs a lot less than an Apple Watch, certified refurb deal for $100

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Save 75% off any Google Play movie rental when you checkout with PayPal

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We have a load of MacBook Messenger Bags at 50% off today on Amazon, deals starting at $20 Prime shipped

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Get Macphun’s Creative Kit w/ 6 awesome photo editing apps & plugins for Mac $79 (Reg. $340)

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Hands-on: So far, using the $99 ZTE ZMax Pro is actually quite awesome

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Review: The JBL Charge 3 is the perfect summer Bluetooth speaker thanks to its rugged design [Video]

Here are the best ways to play classic Nintendo, Sega & Atari games, starting under $20

Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Enter the world of Raspberry Pi 3 w/ this Complete Starter Kit for $57 Prime shipped ($70+ value)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Surge protection is not a joke, protect you gear: Anker w/ four USB ports $25, more

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Store it all on this Seagate Backup Plus 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $200 shipped, more


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6P (refurb) $319, Logitech Chrome OS gear 50% off, Seagate 8TB HDD $200, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Google Nexus 6P 32GB refurb (unlocked): $319 shipped (Orig. $500)

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This is the big one! Amazon’s taking up to 50% off Logitech Mac, iPad & PC accessories, today only

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Store it all on this Seagate Backup Plus 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $200 shipped, more

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Get Macphun’s Creative Kit w/ 6 awesome photo editing apps & plugins for Mac $79 (Reg. $340)

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Review: The JBL Charge 3 is the perfect summer Bluetooth speaker thanks to its rugged design [Video]

Here are the best ways to play classic Nintendo, Sega & Atari games, starting under $20

Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Surge protection is not a joke, protect you gear: CyberPower 1500VA UPS $135 (Reg. $200), Anker w/ USB ports $25, more

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Your choice of highly-rated Logitech Bluetooth keyboards for Mac/PC, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, more from $22 (MX Master Mouse for $70 shipped too)

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Turn outlets into a 6 AC + 2 (2.1A) USB surge protector for under $10 Prime shipped


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Leaked ‘Moto Z Play’ image shows a thicker device with a headphone jack

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Motorola launched two distinct Moto X variants last year: the flagship Moto X Style (later known simply as “Pure Edition” in the US) and the Moto X Play, which shipped with lesser processor and RAM specs. Later, Verizon and Motorola teamed up to launch another variant at the flagship level: the shatterproof Droid Turbo 2.

With the initial launch of the Moto Z, Lenovo effectively introduced what are the next-gen equivalent of the Moto X Style (the standard Moto Z), and the Droid Turbo 2 (the Moto Z Force). That leaves us with one gap, a replacement for the Moto X Play, and a new image suggests that such a phone is launching soon — and with a headphone jack.


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AT&T to offer LG K10 smartphone and LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet starting July 22

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AT&T has announced a small expansion of its smartphone and tablet today. The wireless carrier says that it plans to make available on its network the LG K10 and the LG G Pad X 8.0, two capable-yet-affordable offerings from the Korean company:

AT&T is heating up summer with the launch of the LG K10 and the LG G Pad X 8.0. Starting Friday, July 22, customers can purchase both devices at AT&T stores and www.att.com. Purchase the LG K10 smartphone on AT&T Next for $6.00 per month for 30 months when you have eligible service. And hurry in to get the LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet starting at $49.99 with a two-year agreement and eligible service.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: View-Master Starter Kit $13, Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard $22, Moto G4 w/ free $50 GC, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $430 shipped (Reg. $695) | eBay

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Jump into VR with the View-Master Starter Kit for iPhone or Android: $13 (Reg. $18+)

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Your choice of highly-rated Logitech Bluetooth keyboards for Mac/PC, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, more from $22 (MX Master Mouse for $70 shipped too)

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Unlocked Moto G4/Plus available on Amazon with free $50 Amazon gift card

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LG G3 D851 32 GB unlocked (new other) 32 GB: $125 shipped (Reg. $300+) | eBay

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Get Macphun’s Creative Kit w/ 6 awesome photo editing apps & plugins for Mac $79 (Reg. $340)

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Review: The JBL Charge 3 is the perfect summer Bluetooth speaker thanks to its rugged design [Video]

Here are the best ways to play classic Nintendo, Sega & Atari games, starting under $20

Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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This APC UPS will keep your Wi-Fi running during storms: $60 (Reg. $90)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead but this 34-inch LG UltraWide option will do the trick for $500 shipped

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Turn outlets into a 6 AC + 2 (2.1A) USB surge protector for under $10 Prime shipped


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Google is reportedly still working on a standalone mixed reality Daydream successor

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A report from Recode a few days ago said that a project in Google X to create a “high-end standalone” VR headset was recently cancelled in favor of more focus on Android — and, specifically, the Mountain View company’s new Daydream platform. Now, another report (via Engadget) says that Google is indeed still working on a standalone headset, albeit one “that blurs the line between virtual reality and augmented reality.”


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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Edition now available from Best Buy for $850

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We told you a couple weeks ago about the new colorful variant of the Galaxy S7 edge that Samsung is building in partnership with the International Olympic Committee, and now that phone is available to purchase. As we mentioned before, the phone is available exclusively from Best Buy, and today we learn the retail price: a whopping $850…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: AUKEY Waterproof Action Camera $65, Logitech Harmony Remote $100, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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AUKEY Waterproof Action Camera: $65 shipped (Reg. $75)

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Daily Deals: Logitech Harmony Touch 15-Device Universal Remote $100, Beats Pill 2.0 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $120, more

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Nintendo brings all the best classic titles to your HDTV w/ the new mini NES Edition console

Nintendo serves up additional details on its just-announced NES reboot

Here are the best ways to play classic Nintendo, Sega & Atari games, starting under $20

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Save up to $299 on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro

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Review: The JBL Charge 3 is the perfect summer Bluetooth speaker thanks to its rugged design [Video]

Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

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These are the best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead but this 34-inch LG UltraWide option will do the trick for $500 shipped

You deserve this LG 29-inch UltraWide 1080p Monitor and it’s on sale for $240 shipped (Reg. $300+)

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Ditch 1080p and go 4K: Samsung 50-inch Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs for $530 shipped

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These SOL REPUBLIC Bluetooth Headphones are perfect for the gym and cost a lot less than Beats: $50 shipped (Orig. $200)


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We just got our Moto Z and Moto Z Force (and Moto Mods) — Ask us anything!

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We went hands-on with the Moto Z and Moto Z Force earlier this year at Lenovo’s event in San Francisco, California. But now, as the phones are about to hit store shelves (or at least Verizon’s shelves), we’ve finally received our review units. While our full review(s) won’t drop until next week, we wanted to give you all an opportunity to ask about the phones — ask us anything!


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T-Mobile is giving Pokemon Go players free, unlimited data (and a free Wendy’s Frosty)

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T-Mobile has announced today that for its next T-Mobile Tuesday promotion, Pokemon Go players — in the wake of what has been no less than an explosive launch — will receive free, unlimited data for the mobile game. Set to take effect July 19th, the Un-carrier will give its customers a full year’s worth of data that won’t count against their high-speed plan…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG Nexus 5X $235, Samsung 50″ 4K UHDTV $530, LG 29″ UltraWide Monitor $240, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Pick up the LG Nexus 5X 32GB 4G LTE Smartphone (unlocked) for $235 shipped (Reg. $300+)

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Ditch 1080p and go 4K: Samsung 50-inch Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs for $530 shipped

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You deserve this LG 29-inch UltraWide 1080p Monitor and it’s on sale for $240 shipped (Reg. $300+)

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These SOL REPUBLIC Bluetooth Headphones are perfect for the gym and cost a lot less than Beats: $50 shipped (Orig. $200)

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Nintendo brings all the best classic titles to your HDTV w/ the new mini NES Edition console

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Save up to $299 on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro

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Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

Choosing the best mic for your Mac, iPad and iPhone without breaking the bank

Cable management can be frustrating, here’s a few simple (and inexpensive) products I use to keep it under control

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Daily Deals: Westinghouse 65-inch 1080p Whiteboard $1,005, Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $140, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Anker surprises w/ new discounts on iPhone cases, USB chargers & more in advance of Prime Day

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UE MEGABOOM waterproof, 20-hr Bluetooth Speaker refurb black: $169 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Here’s a stainless steel Apple Watch band in Silver or Space Gray for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $26)


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Huawei set to introduce the US to its affordable, glass-backed Honor 8 on August 16

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Huawei introduced the world to its upcoming Honor 8 smartphone in China just a few days ago, but now the company has sent invitations to the media for an event in San Francisco, California — presumably to show off the phone stateside. With great specs and a premium build at an affordable price, the Honor 8 looks to be an enticing option for those looking to save some cash…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $300, Nextbit Robin $239, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $300 shipped (Reg. $649) | DailySteals

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Prime Day: Get the cloud-powered Nextbit Robin for just $239 shipped (Reg. $399)

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Save up to $299 on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro

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Amazon offers the Brother WorkSmart All-in-One Wireless Printer w/ AirPrint for $75 shipped (Reg. $100+)

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iTunes offers sci-fi thriller ‘Ex Machina’ (HD download) for $5 in ‘Blockbuster July’ sale

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These are the best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

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Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

Choosing the best mic for your Mac, iPad and iPhone without breaking the bank

Cable management can be frustrating, here’s a few simple (and inexpensive) products I use to keep it under control

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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This Yamaha 7.2-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver has AirPlay, Bluetooth, and six HDMI inputs: $360 shipped (Reg. $450+)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Anker surprises w/ new discounts on iPhone cases, USB chargers & more in advance of Prime Day

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UE MEGABOOM waterproof, 20-hr Bluetooth Speaker refurb black: $169 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Here’s a stainless steel Apple Watch band in Silver or Space Gray for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $26)


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Upcoming Samsung Gear S2 update lets you install suggested apps, set your own photos as a watchface

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Samsung’s Gear S2 may not be an Android Wear watch, but it’s definitely one of the most popular smartwatches available for your Android phone outside of that platform. According to a report out of SamMobile today, a forthcoming update coming to the Gear S2 is bringing a lot of new features — namely, the ability to install suggested apps directly from the watch, set your own photos as a watchface background, and more…


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New Chrome extension lets you mute all ‘Pokemon Go’ mentions on the internet

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Pokemon Go clearly has a lot of fans, but if you’re one of the many that simply have no interest — whether it be in Pokemon itself, gaming in general, augmented reality, or giving Google all your data — there’s now a Chrome extension made just for you. “Pokemon NO!” is a free extension that allows you to mute all mentions of Pokemon Go on the web…


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Curious mention of ‘Google Cardboard’ in Pokemon Go could hint at future VR features

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It goes without saying that Pokemon Go is blasting off, but what’s keeping the hype from already waning is the fact that there is so much more to come. The original trailer shown off last year touted the ability to trade and battle Pokemon with other players, and those features are almost certainly already in the works, but how else could we see the game evolve in the coming months?

If you want to make a not-so farfetch’d guess based on the Licenses page in the app, VR features in the form of Google Cardboard could be in the cards…


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Hangouts for iOS now lets members of group Hangouts boot other members

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Update: The Android version of the app has now been updated with the same feature (and more!).

Hangouts just received an update to version 11.0.0 on iOS with some handy new features. The most interesting addition is the ability for anyone in a Hangout to remove any other person from said group Hangout, something that is currently not possible on the Hangouts web client or in the Android app…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Google ASUS OnHub $130, ASUS Chromebook $140, Bose SoundSport headphones $50, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Get a Google ASUS OnHub Dual Band AC1900 wireless router: $130 shipped

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A 4GB ASUS C200MA Chromebook for $140 new? It must be Prime Day

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Prime Day best ever Bose deals: SoundSport in ears: $50, SoundTrue for Apple: $100 Prime shipped

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Get $100 off the HTC 10 down to $599 shipped | HTC

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Prime Day: Amazon is taking up to 40% off a trove SanDisk flash drives, SSDs, memory cards and more

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Today Only! Prime Day Deals:

Tech:

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App Store Free App of the Week: LOOPIMAL music making app goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)

Grab the best Mac app from 2015 Affinity Photo for $40 (Reg. $50)

Apple offering free download of sketching app Procreate via Apple Store app

One of the best sniper titles on the App Store just went 50% off: Hitman Sniper $1 (Reg. $2)

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Roundup: Always have a Lightning cable nearby with one of these handy keychains

Choosing the best mic for your Mac, iPad and iPhone without breaking the bank

Cable management can be frustrating, here’s a few simple (and inexpensive) products I use to keep it under control

Short Lightning cables are more useful than you’d think, here are the best MFi options

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead: These are the best 4K & 5K displays for Mac

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Anker surprises w/ new discounts on iPhone cases, USB chargers & more in advance of Prime Day

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UE MEGABOOM waterproof, 20-hr Bluetooth Speaker refurb black: $169 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Here’s a stainless steel Apple Watch band in Silver or Space Gray for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $26)


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S7 (open-box, Verizon) $430, JayBird X2 Bluetooth Earbuds $80 (or less), more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Jaybird’s X2 Sports Bluetooth headphones are some of the best on the market, now down to just $66 shipped (Reg. $100+)

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Anker surprises w/ new discounts on iPhone cases, USB chargers & more in advance of Prime Day

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Get Predator vision for your iPhone/Android w/FLIR Thermal Imager for iPhone: $179

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These are the best Android phones you can buy [July 2016]

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Cable management can be frustrating, here’s a few simple (and inexpensive) products I use to keep it under control

Short Lightning cables are more useful than you’d think, here are the best MFi options

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is dead: These are the best 4K & 5K displays for Mac

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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UE MEGABOOM waterproof, 20-hr Bluetooth Speaker refurb black: $169 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Timbuk2 is having a massive End of Season Sale that takes up to 40% off all kinds of bags, luggage, and more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Dragon Dictation for Mac V5: $90 w/ code DRAGON (Orig. $200)

Parallels Desktop 11: Run Windows/Android/Linux/anything seamlessly on your Mac: $40 (50% off) shipped or less

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Here’s a stainless steel Apple Watch band in Silver or Space Gray for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $26)


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PSA: Pokémon Go is getting full access to Google Accounts for iPhone players

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Update: Niantic has issued the following statement:

We recently discovered that the Pokémon Go account creation process on iOS erroneously requests full access permission for the user’s Google account. However, Pokémon Go only accesses basic Google profile information (specifically, your User ID and email address) and no other Google account information is or has been accessed or collected.

Once we became aware of this error, we began working on a client-side fix to request permission for only basic Google profile information, in line with the data that we actually access. Google has verified that no other information has been received or accessed by Pokémon Go or Niantic. Google will soon reduce Pokémon Go’s permission to only the basic profile data that Pokémon Go needs, and users do not need to take any actions themselves.


Google lets you see the apps connected to your account at the My Account section of its website, and today we noticed something interesting: Pokémon Go, the new hit smartphone game that’s pretty much taking over the world, is getting full access to many users’ Google accounts. That’s the same privilege that Google Chrome and Chromecast get. Currently, this appears to affect those that have used the Google sign in feature in the iOS app…


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Google wants to train two million developers in India over the next few years

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Google has today announced the Android Skilling Program for India, its initiative to provide Indian developers with access to a “world-class skilling and educational program”. India will add several million software developers over the next half decade, and Google wants to step in and help train two million of those over the next three years…


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