Trevor Daugherty

• Huawei

The new Huawei Fit wearable drops the bells and whistles in favor of all week battery life

Trevor Daugherty Nov 3 2016 - 10:51 am PT

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It’s been a big day for Huawei. After unveiling its new Mate 9 Android smartphone, we’re now getting our first look at the brand’s latest Fitness Tracker. Huawei Fit has a familiar watch-like design but it doesn’t run Android Wear. Users will be able to enjoy all the classic features akin to other fitness trackers on the market, including heart-rate monitoring, exercise-specific activities, smartphone alerts and even sleep tracking.

Huawei states that its newest wearable is rated for six days of use on a single charge. It also has a full-size display but it’s limited to black and white (a driving force behind its extended battery life). Additional specs include a Corning Gorilla 3 Glass face and a 5ATM water-resistant rating. Fit is 39.5mm wide, so it splits the gap between the two Apple Watch sizes that are currently available. Its $130 price tag sits just below Fitbit’s Charge 2 ($150), which is bound to be one of its main competitors. Both offer similar features although Huawei leans heavily on its watch-like design. The Fit wearable is available for purchase today at Amazon.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: APC 6-Outlet UPS System $30, 21-inch Lenovo 1080p Monitor $85, Bluetooth Earbuds $13, more

Trevor Daugherty Sep 26 2016 - 12:56 pm 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:

APC Gold Box: $30 to backup power your Wifi network during blackouts + $11 high capacity surge protectors

For $85, you can pick up a 21-inch ultra-thin 1080p Lenovo Monitor w/ HDMI input (Reg. $110+)

Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Swift Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Earbuds $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $18), more

Get Anker’s new Self-Docking Eufy RoboVac 20 for $249 (Reg. $299) + deals on Eufy Air humidifier & desk lamps

Best Buy will sell you an unlocked Motorola Moto X Pure 32GB Smartphone for $250 shipped (Reg. $330)

The Best Console Game Releases for September: BioShock Collection, NBA 2K17, and more

Review: This is Ground’s Mod 3 carries your iPad and accessories in a luxurious leather wrapping [Video]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Kick the week off with 8TB of Seagate External USB 3.0 Storage for $180 shipped (Reg. $220)

Daily Deals: Toshiba Canvio AeroCast 1TB Wireless Hard Drive $50, Foscam Wireless IP Camera (Refurb) $53, more

• TiVo’s BOLT DVR is arguably the best way to enjoy your shows: 500GB $170, 1TB $244
• Today’s the day to get Red Cross Emergency Lighting/Charger: starting at $15
• Games/Apps: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst $30, Battleborn $20 or less, Osmos $1, more
• Buy a $60 Gift Card for Netflix and get $10 in free Best Buy money
• Best Buy will sell you an Motorola Moto X Pure 32GB Smartphone for $250 (Reg. $330)
• Office Supplies: 36-Pack BIC Round Stic Grip Ball Pens from $3.50, more

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Give your new Apple Watch a Milanese Loop band for a fraction of Apple’s price tag: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

Twelve South’s TimePorter is the ultimate Apple Watch carrying case, buy it today for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,600, iPhone SE Cases $3, Dash Cam w/ 32GB microSD card $100, more

Trevor Daugherty May 18 2016 - 11:16 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:

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Outfit your new iPhone SE or iPad Pro with one of these stylish cases from just $3 shipped

Vantrue 2K 2.7-Inch LCD Dashboard Cam w/ DVR + 32GB microSD card $100 shipped (Orig. $160), more

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 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), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

It’s time to go 4K w/ these Samsung UHDTVs: 60″ w/ 3 HDMI inputs $999 (Reg. $1,400), 48″ 3D $925 (Reg. $1,200), more

• Daily Deals: Asus OnHub Wireless-AC Router with hand gesture control $150, more
• Smartphone Accessories: LG Music Flow P7 Bluetooth Speaker $43 (Orig. $150), more
• Games/Apps: Dishonored DE from $15, Borderlands Handsome from $20, iOS freebies, more
• Get a $100 Sears Gift Card for only $85 shipped (15% off)
• Prima has now made some of its official digital game guides available to download for free
• Up to 50% off Crocs: Shaw Boat Shoes $45 (Orig. $80), Slip-On Loafer $28 (Reg. $35+), more
• Get fast delivery  w/ Google Express: 6-mo. membership + $20 credit for $5 (~$80 value)
• Yukon Outfitters 40% off – Grab yourself a hammock from $25 (Orig. $60), more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

LifeProof FRĒ Waterproof Case for iPhone 6 (Various Colors) $30 shipped (Reg. $60)

Canvas Messenger Bags for MacBooks (up to 15-inches) in a variety of styles/colors from $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)

• Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 10000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
• Amazon’s Fire TV will gain Alexa voice-activated features in the coming weeks
• Amazon offers snack bar/energy drink sample boxes from $5 w/ free $5 credit (Prime only)
• BenQ 1080p dual HDMI home theater projector: $630 shipped (Reg. $749)
• Green Deals: GRDE 10000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $19), more
• Beat germs in your home w/ the Purell Everywhere Starter Kit: $10 Prime shipped
• Eco Vessel Boulder TriMax Triple Insulated Water Bottle $20 shipped (Reg. $25+)
• Cuisinart 17-Piece Artiste Collection Cutlery Knife Block Set for $50 shipped (Orig. $90)
• Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan with Remote (multiple colors) $200 shipped (Orig. $300)
• Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
• The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
• AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
• 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
• Full 1080p HD 27-inch Displays: LG Ultra-Thin Bezel $160 (Reg. $250+), 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)
• LEGO Deals: City Racing Bikes + Transporter $15, Police Hovercraft $28, more
• DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $599 shipped (Reg. $799)
• RAVPower’s 4-port 40W 8A USB Power Station: $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
• Add a 40-inch Samsung 1080p Smart HDTV to your bedroom or den for $280 (Reg. $400)
• Green Deals: Snap-On 1600PSI Electric Power Washer $90 shipped (Reg. $120+), more
• 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

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

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB port

• Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ opts for GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring over battery life
• 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

• Apps and Updates
• Amazon
• App Store
• Amazon Underground
• Amazon Credit

Amazon is giving away $5 credits when you download select free Android apps

Trevor Daugherty May 3 2016 - 5:20 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Amazon is once again offering a promotion for first time users of its Underground App Store that yields a $5 credit when select free apps are downloaded. The promotional credit can only be used to “purchase physical goods” at Amazon and expires 10 days after it is distributed. Full Terms and Conditions below. This is a great chance to load up your new $40 Fire Tablet with some top-rated games.

To redeem your $5 promotional credit, simply follow these directions:

1. Visit the Amazon Underground promotional page and enter your email address to receive the download link.
2. Access your phone’s Settings page and press Security or Applications
3. Check the Unknown Services box and press OK when prompted
4. On your Downloads or My Files page, find “Amazon_App.apk” and install
5. Download any of these games to receive your $5 credit, which should arrive via email a few minutes later.

Amazon first launched the Underground app store last August with over $10,000 worth of free titles for Android users. Learn more in our coverage here.

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• Android
• Google Apps
• Minecraft
• New Release
• Minecraft: Story Mode

Minecraft: Story Mode launches on Android with a new multi-episode campaign mode

Trevor Daugherty Oct 15 2015 - 11:26 am PT

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After enjoying one of the most successful multi-platform runs in recent memory, Minecraft is back again with its newly released Story Mode title on Android and iOS, as well as other platforms. This new rendition, from Telltale Games, builds on the success of the original title by bringing campaign-style play to the mix.

Jesse, the main character, adventures through the Overworld in the first episode The Order of the Stone. For the first time, Minecraft gamers will experience dialogue and have choices that effect the outcome of each episode. The voice-overs are handled by a number of celebrities including Patton Oswald, Ashley Johnson, Scott Porter and others. There are a total of five sections to the game, which can be purchased at a 25% discount through the app.

Minecraft: Story Mode is available today in Android and iOS app stores for $4.99.

Description:

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME IN THE WORLD OF MINECRAFT

***Save over 25% on additional episodes in Minecraft: Story Mode by purchasing the Multi-Pack [Episodes 2-5] via in-app***

In this five part episodic series, you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect; slayers of the Ender Dragon. While at EnderCon in hopes of meeting Gabriel the Warrior, you and your friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and you must set out on a quest to find The Order of the Stone if you are to save your world from oblivion.

• Created by award-winning adventure game powerhouse Telltale Games, in partnership with Minecraft creators, Mojang

• Featuring the voices of Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program, Mission Hill), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us, Tales from the Borderlands), Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights, X-Men), Martha Plimpton (The Goonies, Raising Hope), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series, Batman: Arkham Knight), Corey Feldman (The Goonies, Stand by Me), Billy West (Futurama, Adventure Time), and Paul Reubens (Tron: Uprising, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse)

• You will drive the story through the decisions you make: what you say to people (and how you say it), and what you choose to do in moments of thrilling action will make this YOUR story

• Apps & Updates
• Android
• Apps and Updates
• Google Play Store
• Alphabet
• iOS

Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on Android with new wearable device

Trevor Daugherty Sep 10 2015 - 9:14 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Today, the Pokémon Company has announced that it is partnering with Nintendo and Alphabet-owned Niantic to produce a new upcoming mobile game called Pokémon Go. This title will be available on both iOS and Android devices for free. The main focus of the game is collecting, training and battling Pokémon characters against other users based on their GPS location.

However, this new adventure will be supplemented by an optional wearable. Imagine a Pokémon smart watch of sorts.

This new wearable is called Pokémon Go Plus. It connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and flashes its built-in LED light to notify you of nearby players as well as virtual Pokémon you can catch. For example, say you’re on your morning commute on the subway. Pokémon Go Plus will ping your wrist to let you know that a virtual Charizard is closely located. After capturing, you’ll be able to train and battle with that new character.

The wearable isn’t required to play the game but it is an unique add-on that bring another level to the experience. Be sure to check out the video above for a visual representation of how game play works. Pokémon Go will be released on iOS and Android in 2016 as a free download with in-app purchases. Pricing has yet to be released for the Pokémon Go Plus Wearable. The entire press conference and announcement has been uploaded to YouTube for viewing, as well.

Source: The Pokémon Company

• Apps and Updates
• Google Play Store
• Square Enix
• lara croft
• Lara Croft GO

Lara Croft GO hits Android with puzzle-based gameplay

Trevor Daugherty Aug 27 2015 - 6:01 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

After being announced back at E3, Lara Croft GO has officially been released on iOS and Android. The turn-based puzzle game will offer a new look into the world of Tomb Raider with its animation based design. Square Enix leans heavily on the success of Hitman GO, melding its board game style navigation with the world of Tomb Raider. The gameplay is based around simple puzzles with beautiful graphics.

While Rise of the Tomb Raider is still a few months away for console gamers, with some pretty sweet bundles available, Lara Croft fans can get their fix on the small screen for now. Lara Croft GO is available on iOS as a Universal app and on Android for $4.99. Late to the party? iOS users can grab all three previous releases with the Tomb Raider Pack featuring Lara Croft for $4.99.

Be sure to check out our daily apps/games roundup for the best deals.

Description

Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.

• Experience lush visuals and a captivating soundtrack
• Navigate using simple swipe-to-move controls
• Fight menacing enemies, overcome dangerous obstacles and escape deadly traps
• Solve more than 75 puzzles split into 5 chapters
• Collect ancient relics and unlock new outfits for Lara

Following the award-winning Hitman GO, Square Enix Montréal brings yet another beloved franchise to mobile with this unique take on the iconic heroine’s adventures.

Please note:
Lara Croft GO is not compatible with the iPhone 4.

• Apps and Updates
• Amazon
• Android apps
• Amazon Underground
• App of the Day

Amazon’s new Underground app for Android delivers over $10,000 worth of free apps and games

Trevor Daugherty Aug 26 2015 - 7:02 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Amazon has launched a new service for Android users that will deliver “over $10,000 in paid apps, games and in-app items” for free. Amazon Underground is replacing the popular Free App of the Day promotion. The promotion page teases Frozen Free Fall, Star Wars Rebels: Missions, and Goat Simulator amongst others that will be available as a part of this promotion.

Here is how you claim your free apps:

First, visit this page and enter your phone number or email address to have the Amazon Underground for Android app sent to your device. After you have received the app invitation, go to your phone settings, tap security or applications, check the Unknown Service Box and hit ‘OK’. Then open your downloads by going to My Files or Files and tap on the Amazon App file. Tap ‘install’ when prompted. Finally, tap ‘Open’ on the Amazon Undergound App and use the menu on the left to navigate to Apps & Games.

Amazon currently lists over 470 games that are apart of this promotion on the Underground page. You’ll find top apps from Disney, ZeptoLab, Zynga and more.

• Android
• Google Play
• free music
• Mötley Crüe
• The Greatest Hits

Pick up Mötley Crüe’s Greatest Hits album for free on Google Play

Trevor Daugherty Jan 20 2015 - 10:52 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Google Play is offering Mötley Crüe’s The Greatest Hits album for free. This album typically sells for $12.99 on Google Play or $1.29 per song. Mötley Crüe is one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all-time, pushing over 75 million records during their illustrious career. It was recently announced that they will be playing their final concert at the end of the year.