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It’s official: Android apps and the Play Store are coming to Chrome

Stephen Hall May 18 2016 - 12:36 pm PT

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It looks like there’s a little tidbit of information that might have been originally planned for the keynote (pulled because of time restraints, maybe?). According to a session description now on the Google I/O website, Google “announced” today that the Google Play Store is coming to Chrome…

Today we announced that we’re adding the best mobile app experiences in the world, Android apps and the Google Play store, to the best browser in the world, Chrome! Come to this session and test your Android apps for Chrome OS. You will get hands on help from our friendly engineers on how to optimize your Android app for Chromebooks. Oh, and we will also be giving the first 50 developers to show up a free Chromebook so they can get a head start bringing their apps to Chrome!

This isn’t exactly surprising as we saw evidence that this was in the cards all the way back in April, but it’s cool nonetheless to see it become official. It looks like this session is going to involve Google showing devs how to test their Android apps on the desktop platform. Also worth noting: the first 50 devs to show up will get a free Chromebook.

We’re on the ground at the event now, so stay tuned as we learn more.

HTC announces that HTC 10, HTC One A9, HTC One M9 will get Android Nougat

Stephen Hall May 18 2016 - 9:54 am PT

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As the release date for Android Nougat approaches (man, it’s going to take a while to get used to not calling it Android N), it’s now on the shoulders of Google’s OEM partners to bring the update to all of our favorite devices. Now, Taiwanese company HTC has announced that Android Nougat is coming to three of its most recent devices, the HTC 10, HTC One A9, and the HTC One M9…

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Watch the Google I/O 2016 keynote here (in YouTube 360, too!) [Livestream]

Stephen Hall May 18 2016 - 9:00 am PT

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Google’s annual I/O developers’ conference is set to be a big one this year, and that all starts with the keynote scheduled for 10 AM PT on Wednesday, May 18th. Of course we’re on the ground at the event, but Google is also providing live streams in both typical flat and 360 video.

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Google to launch a partner program for agencies that build Android apps

Stephen Hall May 17 2016 - 9:36 pm PT

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Google is set to launch a new agency partner program, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The program involves a certification process for larger agencies that build Android apps, giving them early access to things like Android releases, SDKs, and more…

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Google’s Android Developers site gets a minor refresh leading up to I/O 2016

Stephen Hall May 16 2016 - 12:31 pm PT

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Google’s annual developers’ conference is set to kick off in just a couple days, so it seems appropriate that Google has today updated its Developers site with some refreshed navigation…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen) $299, Moto X (2nd gen) $150, more

Stephen Hall May 16 2016 - 11:57 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen) 16GB Black (unlocked): $299 shipped (Reg. $350) | Amazon

32GB Moto X (2nd gen) w/13MP camera, 5.2″ 1080P display, more: $150 shipped

Full 1080p HD 27-inch Displays: LG Ultra-Thin Bezel $160 (Reg. $250+), more

Amazon Gold Box: Eneloop Rechargeable 14 battery Power Pack – 10 AA, 4 AAA w/charger: $26 Prime shipped

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

LG 4K OLED Ultra HDTVs w/ webOS 2.0: 55-inch $1,950 (Reg. $3,000), more
Motorola’s SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Cert. refurb) $40 (Orig. $100), more
Daily Deals: CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series UPS Mini-Tower $83, more
Smartphone Accessories: JBL Synchros Over-Ear Headphones $99 (Reg. $300), more
Acesori 3-in-1 Smartphone Camera Lens Kit: $10 (Orig. $50)
TarDisk adds 64GB of integrated storage to your Macbook Air: $100 (Orig. $149)
Games/Apps: Mortal Kombat X $20, Quantum Break $40, iOS freebies, more
LEGO Deals: City Racing Bikes + Transporter $15, Police Hovercraft $28, more
Up to 50% Off Timberland Men’s Shoes: White Ledge Waterproof Boots $56 shipped, more
Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650
Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver & Space Gray: $640 shipped (Reg. $799)
Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899 shipped (Orig. $1,299)
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)
iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more
App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)
Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)
Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), more
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

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Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

Philips Friends of Hue Bloom Wireless LED Bulb $45 shipped (Reg. $60)
iTunes $0.99 HD Rentals (Reg. $5): Sicario, Prometheus, much more
Sprint’s 40GB/mo Better Choice XXL plan now includes 12 free months of Amazon Prime
GOOLOO Dual-Port Mini USB Car Charger $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $7), more
Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $530 shipped (Reg. $695)
Jimmy Fallon’s Blow Your Pants Off (Deluxe Version) MP3 album for free (Reg. up to $11)
Sam’s Club One-Year Plus Membership w/ $25 Gift Card and Free Food: $45 (~ $245 value)
GreenWorks G-MAX 40V Cordless Outdoor Tools: 14-inch Trimmer $170, Blower $86, more
iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets and more: $35 (Orig. $50)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
JBL Charge Bluetooth Speaker (recertified w/ two-yr. warranty): $50 shipped (Orig. $150)
AUKEY Bluetooth Car Kit with 3-Port USB Car Charger $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more
SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $105 shipped (Reg. $120+)
Nintendo announces official 2DS handheld price drop, more
Google Play $1 MP3 albums: Goo Goo Dolls, Pantera, more (Reg. up to $10 ea)
Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Digital Scale in Black or White (Refurb) $55 shipped (Orig. $130)
Rotor Drone Magazine 1-yr. subscription for $12 shipped (Reg. $20)
Save big on your next delivery of Lärabars, get a 16-pack for as little as $12 Prime shipped
iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Dell 27-inch 1080p Curved Monitor w/ two HDMI inputs: $220 shipped (Reg. $300+)
A/V Receivers w/ 4K + AirPlay: Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. $269 (Orig. $800), more
Get a head start at work: learn-to-code learning bundle $59 (Orig. $924), more
New LG Nexus 5, unlocked with 32GB storage down to $149 shipped (Reg. ~$280)
New Google Express customers can grab a $40 credit for $15 with email delivery (42% savings)
Keep your pet in the back seat w/ a 2-pack of Etekcity’s Dog Car Seat Belt for $6 (Reg. $12)
Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard

The Vuze Camera brings an affordable point-and-shoot design to virtual reality
Review: Samsung’s KS9500 65-Inch curved 4K TV is pretty amazing [Video]
The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts
The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day
This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles
Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers
NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look

What we expect at Google I/O 2016: Android VR, Android N, Chrome OS, and more

Stephen Hall May 16 2016 - 9:15 am PT

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Google I/O is right around the corner, and this year’s a bit different. Google’s holding the event closer to home — at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. And everything’s happening outside in the cool breeze of the Bay Area. This is different scenery than the last several years that have at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, and we’re hoping that this means the event itself is going to have some fresh scenery as well.

Among many other things, this year looks like it’s going to be heavy on virtual reality, with a little bit of Android N, Chrome OS, Project Tango, ATAP, and messaging sprinkled in for good measure…

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The latest version of Google’s Messenger app lets you view messages on your SIM card

Stephen Hall May 13 2016 - 12:26 pm PT

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Depending on how long you’ve been using cell phones, you might remember the days when you could store SMS text messages on your SIM card. Typically these were just stored there temporarily so that — when switching between phones — you didn’t lose anything sentimental. Now, it appears (via Android Police) that the latest version of Google’s Messenger app lets you manage these SIM card messages…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S7 (unlocked) $530, 13-inch MacBook $850, more

Stephen Hall May 13 2016 - 10:03 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked): $530 shipped (Reg. $695)

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple’s just-released 13-inch 256GB MacBook Air w/ 8GB of RAM gets its first price drop: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

HTC One (M8) w/ 32 GB flash storage (refurb): $110 shipped (Reg. $300+) | eBay

Motorola Moto 360 (refurb) smartwatch in various styles: $80 shipped (Reg. $200+) | eBay

Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem & 802.11AC Wi-Fi Router refurb: $75 shipped (Reg. $220)

Green Deals: Philips Hue LED Starter Kit (1st Gen.) $110 shipped (Orig. $200), more

Philips Friends of Hue Bloom Wireless LED Bulb $45 shipped (Reg. $60)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

QNAP 4-Bay NAS w/ HDMI, AirPlay & PLEX: $349 shipped (Orig. $480)

Games/Apps: Super Mario 3D Land (Prime only) $24, iOS freebies, more
Daily Deals: Onkyo Receiver with AirPlay and Bluetooth $270, more
Sprint’s 40GB/mo Better Choice XXL plan now includes 12 free months of Amazon Prime
GOOLOO Dual-Port Mini USB Car Charger $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $7), more
Take control of your cord situation: 8-pack of 3-slot cable drops for $4 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Jimmy Fallon’s Blow Your Pants Off (Deluxe Version) MP3 album for free (Reg. up to $11)
Sam’s Club One-Year Plus Membership w/ $25 Gift Card and Free Food: $45 (~ $245 value)
GreenWorks G-MAX 40V Cordless Outdoor Tools: 14-inch Trimmer $170, Blower $86, more
Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)
Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)
Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), more
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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iTunes $0.99 HD Rentals (Reg. $5): Sicario, Prometheus, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, much more

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Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets and more: $35 (Orig. $50)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
JBL Charge Bluetooth Speaker (recertified w/ two-yr. warranty): $50 shipped (Orig. $150)
AUKEY Bluetooth Car Kit with 3-Port USB Car Charger $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more
SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $105 shipped (Reg. $120+)
Nintendo announces official 2DS handheld price drop, more
Google Play $1 MP3 albums: Goo Goo Dolls, Pantera, more (Reg. up to $10 ea)
Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Digital Scale in Black or White (Refurb) $55 shipped (Orig. $130)
Rotor Drone Magazine 1-yr. subscription for $12 shipped (Reg. $20)
Save big on your next delivery of Lärabars, get a 16-pack for as little as $12 Prime shipped
iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Dell 27-inch 1080p Curved Monitor w/ two HDMI inputs: $220 shipped (Reg. $300+)
A/V Receivers w/ 4K + AirPlay: Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. $269 (Orig. $800), more
Get a head start at work: learn-to-code learning bundle $59 (Orig. $924), more
New LG Nexus 5, unlocked with 32GB storage down to $149 shipped (Reg. ~$280)
New Google Express customers can grab a $40 credit for $15 with email delivery (42% savings)
Keep your pet in the back seat w/ a 2-pack of Etekcity’s Dog Car Seat Belt for $6 (Reg. $12)
This Samsung Curved Blu-Ray Player adds smart functionality to nearly any TV: $40 (Reg. $60)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $60 shipped (Orig. $240)
Laundry detergent (Prime shipped): 81-pack Tide PODS $14 (Reg. $20), more
Spring cleaning: Essential products for an organized and clutter-free bathroom
Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more
FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Vuze Camera brings an affordable point-and-shoot design to virtual reality

Review: Samsung’s KS9500 65-Inch curved 4K TV is pretty amazing [Video]

The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts
The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day
This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles
Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers
NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look

How-To: Not happy with the new Instagram icon? Swap it with one of these icons on Android

Stephen Hall May 12 2016 - 6:33 pm PT

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If you’re unhappy with the new Instagram icon, you’re either naturally averse to change or you — perhaps more likely — think that the iOS-inspired glyph and gradient just doesn’t look too hot on your Android home screen. I’m in the latter camp, but no matter your reasoning, there’s always an anonymous internet user ready to solve your problems. In just a few quick steps, you can replace the new unicorn vomit-inspired Instagram icon with one of the above much tamer options…

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Google open sources ‘Parsey McParseface’, the ‘world’s most accurate parser’

Stephen Hall May 12 2016 - 2:46 pm PT

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Google announced today that it has open sourced a neural network system called SyntaxNet. This release, Google says “includes all the code needed to train new SyntaxNet models on your own data.” Perhaps more notably, however is the inclusion of “Parsey McParseface” (no, there doesn’t seem to be any real story behind this name), an English parser that the company has pre-trained to analyze English text…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: HTC One M8 (refurb) $110, Google Play $1 MP3 albums, more

Stephen Hall May 12 2016 - 10:10 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

HTC One (M8) w/ 32 GB flash storage (refurb): $110 shipped (Reg. $300+) | eBay

Google Play $1 MP3 albums: Goo Goo Dolls, Pantera, more (Reg. up to $10 ea)

New Google Express customers can grab a $40 credit for $15 with email delivery (42% savings)

Motorola Moto 360 (refurb) smartwatch in various styles: $80 shipped (Reg. $200+) | eBay

Sony 128GB Class 10 UHS-1 Micro SDXC: $33.49 shipped (Reg. $47) | Amazon

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Apple’s just-released 13-inch 256GB MacBook Air w/ 8GB of RAM gets its first price drop: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

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Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Audio Upgrades: Beyerdynamic DT-770 Over-ear Headphones $139 (Reg. $200), Apogee Groove DAC $235 (or less), more

JBL Charge Bluetooth Speaker (recertified w/ two-yr. warranty): $50 shipped (Orig. $150)
AUKEY Bluetooth Car Kit with 3-Port USB Car Charger $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more
Daily Deals: MiLocks Electronic Touchpad Keyless Door Lock $48, more
SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $105 shipped (Reg. $120+)
Nintendo announces official 2DS handheld price drop, more
Games/Apps: Fallout 4 $31, Rainbow Six Siege $29, iOS freebies, more
iTunes $0.99 HD Rentals (Reg. $5): Sicario, Prometheus, much more
Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
Call of Duty Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more
Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more
Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, more

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iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, and more: $35 (Orig. $50, CA Tax only)

iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped
iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Dell 27-inch 1080p Curved Monitor w/ two HDMI inputs: $220 shipped (Reg. $300+)
Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 13000mAh power bank w/ built-in Lightning cable $30, more
A/V Receivers w/ 4K + AirPlay: Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. $269 (Orig. $800), more
Get a head start at work: learn-to-code learning bundle $59 (Orig. $924), more
Keep your pet in the back seat w/ a 2-pack of Etekcity’s Dog Car Seat Belt for $6 (Reg. $12)
This Samsung Curved Blu-Ray Player adds smart functionality to nearly any TV: $40 (Reg. $60)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $60 shipped (Orig. $240)
Green Deals: 4-pack Outdoor LED Motion Lights $40, GE 3-pack A19 LED Lightbulbs $9, more
Laundry detergent (Prime shipped): 81-pack Tide PODS $14 (Reg. $20), more
Spring cleaning: Essential products for an organized and clutter-free bathroom
Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more
FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value)
iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo Computer (Refurb) $110 shipped (Reg. $200)
Green Deals: Solar 8000mAh Battery Pack $11, Philips 65W LED Flood Light $5, more
Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts

The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day
This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles
Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers
NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty

Someone got Windows 7 running on an LG G Watch, but it takes 3 hours to boot [Video]

Stephen Hall May 11 2016 - 5:03 pm PT

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We’ve seen just about everything running on Android Wear at this point — from Minecraft: Pocket Edition, to Flappy Bird, to Windows 95. Next on the list, is of course Windows 7…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to be released the week of August 15th

Stephen Hall May 11 2016 - 2:40 pm PT

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Just like pretty much every other Android handset ever, we already know — or think we know — a lot of specifications and other details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 6. Now, via Evan Blass, it looks like we have pretty solid confirmation of when the phone will be hitting shelves in the United States: the week of August 15th…

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Nest teams up w/ ARM, Qualcomm, others to open-source Thread networking protocol

Stephen Hall May 11 2016 - 1:05 pm PT

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Thread, the low-power mesh network protocol that Alphabet-owned Nest built in tandem with Samsung, ARM, and other companies, is now going open-source. Since it opened membership in October of 2014, the not-completely-open “Thread Group” has grown to have over 30 products. But this OpenThread release takes things a step further in the name of openness…

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AT&T’s HTC One M8 and M9 to get Marshmallow starting tomorrow

Stephen Hall May 11 2016 - 12:12 pm PT

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There’s a reason that Marshmallow is only on 7.5% of Android devices — the rollout for the “new” (that’s in parentheses because it was announced almost a year ago now, and its successor is already in developer preview) version of Google’s mobile OS has been horrendously slow. The wait for a lot of phones has finally been coming to an end as of late, however, and now it’s time for the HTC One M8 and M9 on AT&T to get M.

The word comes from good ol’ Mo Versi, VP of Product Management at HTC. He’s the source of most news on the update front for HTC’s myriad of devices. The tweet follows his other most recent update on the update, say that it would have “approval within the next couple weeks.”

And here we are:

HTC One (M8 & M9) AT&T owners! Thank you for your patience. Marshmallow OS is approved, OTA to start tomorrow!!

— Mo Versi (@moversi) May 11, 2016

The update is set to start rolling out over-the-air tomorrow, so keep an eye out for a popup on your phone. This will likely be a pretty big update, so try to have just as much patience while it’s installing as you have had waiting for it to arrive.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG Nexus 5 (unlocked) $149, $40 Google Express credit for just $15, Moto 360 (refurb) $80, more

Stephen Hall May 11 2016 - 9:57 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

New LG Nexus 5, unlocked with 32GB storage down to $149 shipped (Reg. ~$280)

New Google Express customers can grab a $40 credit for $15 with email delivery (42% savings)

Motorola Moto 360 (refurb) smartwatch in various styles: $80 shipped (Reg. $200+) | eBay

Sony 128GB Class 10 UHS-1 Micro SDXC: $33.49 shipped (Reg. $47) | Amazon

iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, and more: $35 (Orig. $50, CA Tax only)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Dell 27-inch 1080p Curved Monitor w/ two HDMI inputs: $220 shipped (Reg. $300+)

Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 13000mAh power bank w/ built-in Lightning cable $30, more
Games/Apps: Bloodborne $20, Just Cause 3 from $34, iOS freebies, more
A/V Receivers w/ 4K + AirPlay: Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. $269 (Orig. $800), more
Daily Deals: Pyle Mini LED Projector $43, Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse $18, more
Get a head start at work: learn-to-code learning bundle $59 (Orig. $924), more
Amazon Gold Box – up to 64% off TaoTronics LED Desk Lamps from $21 (Orig. up to $40)
Keep your pet in the back seat w/ a 2-pack of Etekcity’s Dog Car Seat Belt for $6 (Reg. $12)
iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped
Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)
Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)
Call of Duty iOS titles: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more
Star Wars 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, more
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Spring cleaning: Essential products for an organized and clutter-free bathroom

Wired w/ digital access + Popular Science magazine bundle for $8 shipped (Reg. $25+ value)
Keep your wine fresh w/ this 4-pack of bottle stoppers for $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more
FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value)
iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo Computer (Refurb) $110 shipped (Reg. $200)
Green Deals: Solar 8000mAh Battery Pack $11, Philips 65W LED Flood Light $5, more
Home: NuWave’s best selling convection oven $93 (Reg. $120), more
Sports/Fitness: Tackle Tek Nomad Lighted Backpack $117 (Reg. $140+), more
Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)
Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day

This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles
Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers
NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty

Google Hangouts on the web now has a dense mode without the clutter

Stephen Hall May 10 2016 - 1:03 pm PT

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You may know that you can access Hangouts via classic Google+ and Gmail, but did you know it also has a standalone web client over at hangouts.google.com? Now, Google has announced that you can show the list of conversations at all three sites in a new denser view.

This might be particularly enticing if you were a long-time GChat user, as it ditches the profiles images and frills to provide an experience that’s straightforward and simple…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto 360 (refurb) $80, Sony 128GB Micro SD $33, Logitech Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, more

Stephen Hall May 10 2016 - 10:39 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Motorola Moto 360 (refurb) smartwatch in various styles: $80 shipped (Reg. $200+)

Sony 128GB Class 10 UHS-1 Micro SDXC: $33.49 shipped (Reg. $47)

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Amazon Gold Box – Logitech keyboards & mice up to 50% off: Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + $30 Vudu Credit & 3-mo. Rhapsody Service: $50 shipped (~$93 value)

Inateck Ultra Slim 4-Port Portable Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub $5 Prime shipped (Orig. $13)
LG 27-inch 1080p IPS LED Monitor w/ HDMI input: $179 shipped, more
Wired w/ digital access + Popular Science magazine bundle for $8 shipped (Reg. $25+ value)
DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $599 shipped (Reg. $799)
Daily Deals: Car Jump Starter and Power Bank $45, 2-pack USB Desk Lamps $15, more
Games/Apps: Terraria $12, free Minecraft skins, iOS freebies, more
Keep your wine fresh w/ this 4-pack of bottle stoppers for $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)
iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
Smartphone Accessories: 1byone 3100mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6/s $16 Prime shipped
Protect your MacBook with these highly-rated felt cases/sleeves from $4 Prime shipped
Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)
Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more
Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more

Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)
Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
Green Deals: Sun Joe 9A Electric Tiller & Cultivator $139 (Reg. $165+), more
Spring Cleaning: the storage products you need for a perfectly organized closet
Green Deals: TaoTronics six-pack of A19 LED Light Bulbs $20 (Reg. $25), more
Poweradd Pilot P2 Compact 10000mAh Power Bank $10 (Reg. $22), more
Pay what you want for 9 courses on pentesting and ethical hacking
LG G5 Smartphone w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $575 (Orig. $650)
Nexbit Robin, cloud-powered smartphone now $299 shipped (Reg. $399)
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, UE’s Roll, is down to $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $59 shipped (Orig. $400)
Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Suitcase connects to your iOS device for $319 (Reg. $400)
Green Deals: WORX 32V 12-inch Cordless Electric Trimmer/Edger $100 (Reg. $125), more
This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case: $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles

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Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers

NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone

This woman is basically using Google’s logo to run for U.S. Congress

Stephen Hall May 10 2016 - 8:50 am PT

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I have to admit, when I first saw Sue Googe’s name in this font, I thought her name was Sue Google. That made me think at first that maybe this had something to do with the ongoing Oracle dispute. But it’s not, and it has nothing to do with Oracle. Her name is just Sue Googe, she’s running for North Carolina’s 4th District seat in the U.S. Congress, and she’s pretty much using Google’s logo to do it…

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Honor 5X comes to Canada by the name of Huawei GR5

Stephen Hall May 9 2016 - 1:45 pm PT

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We’ve done a lot of coverage on the Honor 5X that Huawei launched in the United States earlier this year. Now, the phone is coming to Canada under a different name: Huawei GR5…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G4 (unlocked) $275, Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,200, Solar Bluetooth Speaker $40, more

Stephen Hall May 9 2016 - 10:21 am PT

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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: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

LG G4 smartphone w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $275 shipped (Orig. $575)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Amazon Gold Box – Eton Rugged solar-powered Bluetooth charging speaker: $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $77)

Smartphone Accessories: Monster DNA On-Ear Headphones $45, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more

Games/Apps: KAMI iOS puzzler drops to $1, Mario Classic amiibo $9, iOS freebies, more
Daily Deals: HP Bluetooth Smart Laser Mouse $20, more
Go from 0 to stocked with this Black + Decker 66 piece tool set: $60 shipped
Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)
App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more
Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, more
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)

Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
Green Deals: Sun Joe 9A Electric Tiller & Cultivator $139 (Reg. $165+), more
Spring Cleaning: the storage products you need for a perfectly organized closet
Green Deals: TaoTronics six-pack of A19 LED Light Bulbs $20 (Reg. $25), more
Poweradd Pilot P2 Compact 10000mAh Power Bank $10 (Reg. $22), more
Pay what you want for 9 courses on pentesting and ethical hacking
LG G5 Smartphone w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $575 (Orig. $650)
Nexbit Robin, cloud-powered smartphone now $299 shipped (Reg. $399)
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, UE’s Roll, is down to $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $59 shipped (Orig. $400)
Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Suitcase connects to your iOS device for $319 (Reg. $400)
Green Deals: WORX 32V 12-inch Cordless Electric Trimmer/Edger $100 (Reg. $125), more
This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)
RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home

Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone

Google Opinion Rewards expands to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Stephen Hall May 6 2016 - 1:15 pm PT

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If you’re fond of purchasing new apps, movies and music on your Android smartphone, you might be interested in a less-than-well-known app from Google called Opinion Rewards. You’re obviously not going to get rich quick, but it’s a great way to earn small amounts of Google Play Credit a quarter at a time by answering quick 2-5 question surveys. Today, Google has expanded the app to three new countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Samsung Galaxy S7 (unlocked) $530, Nextbit Robin $299, more

Stephen Hall May 6 2016 - 9:55 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Huawei Google Nexus 6P (refurb) w/ 32GB storage: $350 shipped (Reg. $400+)

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $530 shipped (Reg. $695)

Nexbit Robin, cloud-powered smartphone now $299 shipped (Reg. $399)

LG G5 Smartphone w/ 32GB flash (factory unlocked): $575 (Orig. $650)

Apple MacBook 12-Inch Laptop (Newest Version) with Retina Display Rose Gold: $1,199 shipped ($100 off, tax in NY)

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (latest version) for $700 shipped (Reg. $899)

Apple 12-inch MacBook (Early 2015) 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB $930 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)

Daily Deals: Yamaha All-Weather Speakers $100, Amazon Echo Smart Speaker $160, more
The LEGO Architect details how to recreate famous buildings and structures: $10 (Reg. $15)
Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
Celebrate the premiere of Captain America: Civil War with a free month of comics ($10 value)
2-pack RAVPower MFi Lightning Cables $7, 12000mAh Car Jump Starter $43, more
Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Charge your iPhone 6/s w/ this RAVPower Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, more
$100 off iPad mini 4, up to $100 off Apple Watch & $25 off Apple TV
Games/Apps: Brave Guardians TD Free, Star Walk 2 $1, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Take to the skies w/ DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter for $399 (Reg. $499), Professional $779 (Reg. $999)

How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
Green Deals: Sun Joe 9A Electric Tiller & Cultivator $139 (Reg. $165+), more
Spring Cleaning: the storage products you need for a perfectly organized closet
‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ $1 HD Digital Rental (Reg. $5)
Green Deals: TaoTronics six-pack of A19 LED Light Bulbs $20 (Reg. $25), more
Poweradd Pilot P2 Compact 10000mAh Power Bank $10 (Reg. $22), more
Pay what you want for 9 courses on pentesting and ethical hacking
Take to the skies w/ DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter for $399 (Reg. $499)
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, UE’s Roll, is down to $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $59 shipped (Orig. $400)
Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Suitcase connects to your iOS device for $319 (Reg. $400)
Kindle eBook Deals: Star Wars Darth Vader Stories $2, more
Green Deals: WORX 32V 12-inch Cordless Electric Trimmer/Edger $100 (Reg. $125), more
Amazon is giving away $5 credits when you download select free Android apps
Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $389 + free shipping (Reg. $649)
Save up to $150 on Huawei Watch for iOS/Android, prices start at $250: Mesh Band $300, more
This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful

Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone