Chromebooks

487 'Chromebooks' stories May 2011 - June 2016

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Chromebook 15 $229, BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $300, more

Stephen Hall Jun 20 2016 - 10:21 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Acer’s huge Chromebook 15, 1080p display, 9 hour battery life – just $229 ($70 off)

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

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Amazon Gold Box saves tons upgrading your Mac/PC/Network setup: Dell 24″ display: $115, more

LG’s 27-inch 4K FreeSync Monitor brings massive work space to your battlestation: $400 shipped (Reg. $500)

Daily Deals: Blue Yeti USB Microphone in Silver $100, Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime Optical Mouse $25, more

Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB drops to $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)

Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 6000mAh Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Cable $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more

The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home Remote does it all: $170 (Reg. $250)
Games/Apps: Doom $38, Fallout 4 $20, iOS freebies, more
Your HDTV’s speakers are probably terrible, upgrade to Sony’s 300W Soundbar for $199
Get your Anti-Virus software checkboxes ticked w/ Norton Security 10 for $27.99 download
Mercedes of tea kettles, the Ivation 1.7 Liter, 1.5kW stainless for $50
It’s time to get some free money w/ up to 20% off gift cards from Staples, Jiffy Lube and Petco
Bring the Samsung 50-inch Smart HDR Ultra HDTV to your living room for $629 (Reg. $749)
It is time to spoil the kids with Fisher-Price/Power Wheels electric kid cars starting at $55
Get an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan on AT&T/Verizon/Sprint ($250 off)
Grab a 42mm Space Gray Apple Watch Sport with Black Band (Refurb) for $226 (Orig. $349)
App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free (Reg. $5+)
Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free (Reg. $4)
All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off, more
Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

This flash drive adds another 32GB to your iPhone or iPad thanks to Lightning + USB 3.0 connectivity: $36 (Reg. $50)

Ditch that ugly plastic flash drive for an all-metal USB 3.0 Samsung from $7 Prime shipped (up to 60% off)

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At Apple CEO Tim Cook’s old high school, they are selling their MacBooks to buy Chromebooks

Edoardo Maggio Jun 20 2016 - 3:57 am PT

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Despite having been mocked because of its browser-only OS limitation, Chromebooks have seen an astonishing degree of success in certain sectors including education, mostly due to the combination of high efficiency and low costs.

But when MacBook enclaves Apple CEO Tim Cook‘s old high school start making “the switch” to Chromebooks from MacBooks, we take notice…

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Android apps arrive on Chromebooks with Chrome OS Dev 53, Play Store live on ASUS Flip

Abner Li Jun 17 2016 - 12:00 am PT

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Announced at Google I/O 2016, Androids apps and the Play Store are now officially on Chromebooks. Chrome OS 53 is rolling out now to all devices in the developer channel, but the Play Store is only showing up on the ASUS Chromebook Flip. Early users are reporting bugs, but reactions are generally positive with performance improvements over Android apps installed via ARC Welder.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS Chromebook 16GB $180, Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275, more

Stephen Hall Jun 7 2016 - 12:57 pm PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 (Orig. $220)

Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)

TYLT VU 3 Coil Qi Wireless Charger for Galaxy S6/Nexus 6/Droid Turbo: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $70) | Amazon

Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Amazon’s best-selling high-power, super-thin 50-mile amplified HDTV Antenna is somehow just $17 shipped

Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)

Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Use Siri voice commands to control any of your electronics w/ the iDevices smart switch: $35 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)

You’re already doing all your shopping at Amazon, you might as well save an extra 5%
Daily Deals: Samsung 48-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $379, more
Grab a JBL Go Bluetooth Speaker in eight colors for $20 shipped (Reg. $30+)
11000mAh Battery Pack w/ 400A Car Jump Starter $33 (Reg. $60), more
Kick back and enjoy a free HD download of ‘The Croods’ (Reg. $15)
Games/Apps: Xbox Live Gold or PS Plus 1yr. memberships from $33, freebies, more
Send Dad the gift of wine w/ Amazon’s latest sale: buy 3 bottles get 25% off + 1 cent shipping
$200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399
Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped
Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
Apple’s 27-inch iMac w/ 5K Retina Display 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799), more
Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)
Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Two UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth speakers: $300 shipped ($150/ea, save $100)

Cover your iPhone 6/s Plus with OtterBox’s Alpha screen protector for $11.50 (Orig. $40)

Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)
Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
Huawei’s Smartwatch adds big-time style to your wrist, now on sale from $250 shipped
Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit Receiver $18 (Reg. $28), more
Control your outlets and track energy use w/ TP-LINK’s Smart Plug for $30 (Reg. $40)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Michael’s, AMC, Regal, Petco, Cabela’s, many more
Give Dad the gift of Sous Vide: Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker $169 (Reg. $199)
Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)
Get that delicious wood-chip flavor right on your BBQ for $8 (Reg. up to $15)
T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 11: Free stock, gifts every Tuesday, & inflight Wi-Fi with Gogo
Grab a free Kindle eBook download of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Reg. up to $6)
Refresh your old workout mat w/ BalanceFrom’s highly-rated GoYoga: $16 (Reg. $20+)
Here’s how nurses can get BOGO meals at Chipotle next week just for being awesome!
Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)
Green Deals: 2-pack of Mpow 8-LED Solar Outdoor Lights for $21 Prime shipped, more
AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
Green Deals: 4-pack Recessed 65W Dimmable LED Lighting Kit $30 (Reg. $50), more
Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 (Reg. $200)
Lacoste’s Semi-Annual Sale is packed with deals to get you looking right this summer
Get in shape for the summer with the Body Rider Fan Exercise Bike for $80 (Reg. $120+)
Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)

Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Super 73 Electric Bike has an old-school design and hits speeds up to 30mph

Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter
The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home
SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…

Acer’s new Chromebook 11 and Chromebook 14 go up for sale on the Google Store

Ben Schoon Jun 3 2016 - 2:07 pm PT

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Acer has been in the Chromebook world for a while and today their latest offerings have just gone up for sale on the Google Store. The first is another refresh to their popular line of 11.6-inch Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook 11 (2016), and the second is the Acer Chromebook 14 which sports an all-aluminum build…

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IDC: Chromebook sales in US outpaced Mac for the first time in Q1

Jordan Kahn May 19 2016 - 11:59 am PT

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Shipments of Chromebooks outpaced Macs in the US for the first time in Q1 2016, that’s according to data from IDC shared during a session at Google’s I/O developer conference today.

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Google Play Store is coming to Chrome OS in mid-June to 3 Chromebooks, more to follow

Stephen Hall May 19 2016 - 11:09 am PT

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We spotted the event description yesterday, but Google today finally took the wraps off its plan to bring the Google Play Store to Chrome OS. While the event is just now starting, we’ve spotted a support page on Google’s site that says the feature is coming to three Chromebooks in mid-June, with dozens more devices to follow…

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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.

This week’s top stories: Galaxy Note 6 leaks, Huawei P9, HP Chromebook 13 & hands-on w/new Android phones

Jordan Kahn Apr 30 2016 - 9:37 am PT

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In this week’s top Google stories: new Android device news surrounding the Galaxy Note 6, the death of the Nexus 9, Huawei’s upcoming P9 flagship, and more. And we went hands-on with LeEco’s new Snapdragon 820-powered Le Max2 w/ 6GB of RAM, the BlackBerry PRIV running Android Marshmallow, and the Oppo F1 Plus in this week’s top videos.

In addition, HP and Google launched the impressive new Chromebook 13, and a handful of notable Google and Android app updates arrived as well as news of a completely overhauled design for Instagram in testing.

Head below for all of the quick links to this weeks top stories, videos and more.

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HP’s new Chromebook 13 vs. 12-inch MacBook specs compared – Which is the best value? [Poll]

Cam Bunton Apr 28 2016 - 9:04 am PT

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A short while ago, Google and HP announced a brand new metal-clad Chromebook which boasted some impressive specs, including the powerful, efficient Core M chips from Intel, high resolution screens, generous RAM and more than one Type-C port. In a lot of ways, this is the more affordable laptop the Pixel should have been, and will give the Dell Chromebook 13 a run for its money. But how does it compare to the other Core M laptop; Apple’s latest 12-inch MacBook?

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HP Chromebook 13, built w/Google is thinner than MacBook, with 3 USB C/A ports, retina display, starts at $499

Edoardo Maggio Apr 28 2016 - 7:24 am PT

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Albeit not being full-fledged PCs, Chromebooks are becoming increasingly interesting machines for a lot of people, given that the extremely simple and lightweight Chrome OS generally leads in reliability, ease of use and usually highly affordable prices.

However, a few of these computers have stood out for things like higher-end specs and interesting industrial designs — namely Google‘s own Pixels — and it looks like HP may have found a really sweet spot with today’s announcement. Partnering with the Mountain View company, the two are today unveiling the Chromebook 13, an all-metal machine with truly impressive specs and price…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Aspire One Cloudbook $100, Pebble Time $98, more

Stephen Hall Apr 26 2016 - 10:35 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)

Pebble Time $98 shipped w/ code START20 (Reg. $150) | Monoprice

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (early 2015) from $700 shipped w/ .edu (Orig. $999)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 shipped (Reg. $700), more

Panasonic 65″ 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV $999 (Reg. $1,250), more
Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
Games/Apps: Just Cause 3 from $33, Star Wars Pinball free, more
Daily Deals: BENRO Digital Aluminum Tripod $23, more
Motor Trend mag w/ digital access 4-yr. sub for just $12 shipped (Reg. up to $40)
Transcend storage upgrades for your Mac: 512GB Portable Thunderbolt SSD $284, more
Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
App Store Free App of the Week: Readdle’s Calendars 5 for iOS goes free for the first time in years
Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)
Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)
Upgrade Your Mac with 3 Great Apps: Scapple $9 (Orig. $15)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more
Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Onkyo 5.1-Channel 4K Receiver/Speaker Package w/ Bluetooth $300 shipped (Reg. $400)

Beats Pill+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning charging: $166 shipped (Reg. $230)
Gift Cards up to 20% off w/ email delivery: AMC Theatres, Regal Movies, much more
AUKEY Bluetooth Speaker $26, Trainium iPhone 6/s Clear Case $2, more
The entire Lifeline text adventure trilogy for Android is down to $0.10/ea. (Reg. $3)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: top-picks your mom will love to unwrap this year
Ultra HD 4K Displays: Panasonic 50-inch 60Hz Smart TV $500 (Reg. $600+), more
Amazon Kindle e-Readers from $60 shipped, Paperwhite $100, more
Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $300 (Reg. $475)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Over-Ear Headphones + FiiO E6 Amp: $82 ($105 value)
Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone & Android devices: $22 (Reg. $30)
LG ChromeBase 22″ 1080p All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $229 shipped (Reg. $300)
Amazon adds new color options and storage to its insane $50 7-inch Fire Tablet lineup
Fashion- 20% off dresses by Adrianna Papell, Donna Morgan & more
Green Deals: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden LED w/ Seed Kit $70 (Reg. $100), more
Green Deals: Leviton 12-ft. 5kw Electric Vehicle Charger $350 (Reg. $400), more
LeapFrog Reading and Writing System $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $27+), more
Home: Philips Electric Toothbrush w/ glass charger $170 (Reg. $200), more
Sennheiser HD 600 Open-Back Pro Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 ($550 value)
Green Deals: Philips 100W A21 Dimmable LED Lightbulb $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
Fashion: Banana Republic 50% off sale items, more
Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Stand for iPhone & iPad: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)
Review: Are these third-party $11 Apple Watch Sport bands any good?
Dock your iPhone with this Rosewood Desk Stand for $20 Prime shipped

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone looks to add affordable functionality

Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils
Some of the best SNES games of all-time hit Nintendo’s 3DS eShop
Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life

Allwinner’s $79 11.6-inch ARM laptop has 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and runs Remix OS

Abner Li Apr 25 2016 - 12:27 pm PT

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Remix OS has gained some traction as a powerful desktop OS that runs Android apps and has some good interface ideas. Chinese manufacturer Allwinner is now looking to use Remix OS to power a very affordable Chromebook-like laptop.

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Acer’s rugged Chromebook 14 for Work has a spill-resistant keyboard and meets military standards

Abner Li Apr 21 2016 - 10:58 am PT

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As a follow-up to the Chromebook 14 announced last month, Acer announced the Chromebook 14 for Work this morning. The rugged Chromebook is meant for businesses, features a spill-resistant keyboard, and has been tested to military standards.

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Google Chromebook Pixel Touchscreen 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB: $400 shipped (Reg. 650+)

Jared Weintraub Apr 18 2016 - 11:10 am PT

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Expansys offers the Google Chromebook Pixel (i5-3427U) 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB for $399.99 shipped. That’s about $600 less than the Google Store currently charges and the lowest we can find for one. It has a 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3427U processor with dual-core and a 1.8GHz processor speed. It also has 4GB DDR3 memory and offers a 32GB solid state drive with fast read/write times. You also get 1TB of Google Drive cloud storage for 1 year (that’s a $120 value!) Rated 4.2/5 stars from 31 Amazon shoppers.

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Haier’s Chromebook convertible has 3 USB ports, 11.6-inch IPS display, and Intel Braswell

Abner Li Apr 15 2016 - 1:31 pm PT

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Chinese manufacturer Haier is most known for selling an affordable $149 Chromebook last year. Announced at Intel’s IDF conference (via Notebook Italia), the company is following up with a convertible Chromebook HR-116C that runs Intel’s latest Braswell chip.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Chromebook $140, Pebble Time smartwatch $105, more

Stephen Hall Apr 14 2016 - 10:34 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Acer 15.6-inch Chromebook 1.5GHz/2GB/16GB SSD (cert. refurb): $140 shipped (Orig. $250)

Pebble Time iOS/Android Smartwatch with color e-paper display: $105 shipped (Reg. $130+)

Google Play MP3 albums for $1: Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death (Remastered), Fetty Wap, more

Jackery USB Power Banks: 6000mAh w/ MFi Lightning Cable $20 (Reg. $30), 20100mAh USB-C $36 (Reg. $50)

Get $100 off the HTC 10 when you pre-order w/ code HTC1008, down to $599 shipped | HTC

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $19 (Reg. $27), iPhone 6/s Plus Leather Folio Flip Case $15, more

Apple’s latest 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 (Reg. $1,499) – $99 less than list price of 128GB model

Apple 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB: from $1,250 w/ .edu

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: Acoustic Research Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker $130, more

LEGO Star Wars Buildable Figurines from $17 including Luke Skywalker, more
Amazon Gold Box – HP EliteDesk 2.2GHz/8GB/256GB Mini Desktop $330 shipped (Reg. $650)
Games/Apps: PS4 Star Wars Bundle w/ DSIII & Fallout 4 $389, freebies, more
Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 delivered via email from PayPal (15% savings)
Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Silver: $670 shipped (Reg. $799), more
Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors: $860 shipped (Reg. $1,079)
Apple Milanese Loop knockoff for a tenth of the price ($16 Prime shipped)?
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $35)
Cut the Rope Time Travel for iPhone and iPad goes free for the very first time (Reg. $1)
Anthill for iOS drops down to its lowest price in years: $1 (Reg. $2)
Apple’s Pay Once & Play 50% off iOS game sale: Transistor, more
Brothers A Tale of Two Sons iOS puzzle-adventure game: $2 (Reg. $5)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Philips Hue Starter Kits (1st gen) w/ free shipping: Lux $56 (Orig. $80), White & Color $135 (Orig. $170)

Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs (2nd gen) $199 shipped (Reg. $240), more

Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 (Reg. $30)

Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
Samsung 48-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI + 2 USB ports: $450 (Reg. $800)
QNAP 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS w/ DLNA & PLEX: $139 shipped (Reg. $179)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers w/ mounting brackets: $60 (Orig. $240)
Green Deals: Esky Solar/Handcrank Radio + 1000mAh Power Bank $18 (Reg. $22), more
Home: TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug $23 (Reg. $30), more
Get your first month free of the comic subscription service Marvel Unlimited ($10 value)
Enhance your computer audio w/ Mackie’s CR4 50W Reference Speakers for $115 (Reg. $150)
Smartphone Accessories: Polk Boom Swimmer Bluetooth Speaker $20 (Reg. $30), more
Fashion: Patagonia up to 50% off – 1/4 Zip Pullover $64, Board shorts $39, more
HDTVs: Seiki 42-Inch 4K $225, VIZIO 24-inch Smart 1080p (Refurb) $90, more
Media: Shrek The Whole Story Blu-ray $20, iTunes movies $10 – The Big Short, more
This 40-inch BÖHM Soundbar is loaded with inputs including Bluetooth: $71 (Reg. $119)
Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
Twelve South brushed metal HiRise Apple Watch stand: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Free Kindle eBooks: 30 Interactive Brainteasers (Reg. $1), many more
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: $49 shipped (Reg. $69)
TP-Link Archer C7 AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $110 (Reg. $145+)
Affordable RCA 4K Android TV will be available in June, starting at $499 for 50-inch model
Green Deals: 2-pack Litom LED Solar Outdoor Spotlights $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $35), more
Sports/Fitness: $50 Cabela’s gift card for $40 (20% off), more
Upgrade your TV audio w/ Sony’s Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Soundbar System for $90 (Orig. $140)
Canvas Vintage-Style Messenger Bags: 15-inch $45 (Reg. $60), 13-inch $20 (Reg. $44), more
Green Deals: Aukey 20W Solar Dual-USB Port Charger $39 (Reg. $47), more
Add Bluetooth to nearly any speaker w/ the Mpow Streambot Mini for $14 Prime shipped
LEGO Deals: Big Bang Theory Living Room $46, Minecraft Ender Dragon $49, more
Buy 3 accessories, save 20%: iPad Pro Keyboard $143, Apple Pencil $87, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life

The Lycan Powerbox is a robust solar generator with a swappable battery system

Impossible Project reveals its Polaroid-style analog camera with iOS connectivity
JBL’s new Reflect Aware C noise cancelling headphones are powered by USB Type-C
You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits
GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras
Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
Sprint customers can now (but probably shouldn’t) pay monthly for Amazon Prime
Seagate unveils the “world’s first” USB-powered 8TB desktop hard drive

Acer Chromebook 14 is a $299, full HD, all-metal Chrome OS MacBook clone with 14-hour battery

Cam Bunton Mar 29 2016 - 6:16 am PT

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Acer has announced a brand new Chrome OS-powered notebook this morning, and despite being a familiar looking design, boasts a few company firsts including an attractive metal build and 14-hour battery life.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 2nd gen. Moto E $36, Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook $179, more

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 11:28 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

AT&T GoPhone Motorola Moto E 8GB: $36 shipped (Reg. $60) | Best Buy

Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $179 shipped (Reg. $235+)

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K Camera HD Camera drops to $399 shipped (Reg. $450+)

Daily Deals: PNY 2.5-inch 120GB Internal Solid State Drive $38, Insignia 2-Way Speakers (Pair) $20, more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $790 shipped (Reg. $999)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Networking: TP-Link 802.11n Travel Router $8 (Reg. $13), more

Stay online even when the power goes out with the CyberPower UPS for $66 shipped (Reg. $83)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
TiVo Bolt 500GB 4K DVR + Streaming Media Player w/ 1-yr. of Service: $255 (Reg. $300)
Games/Apps: Fallout 4 PS4/Xbox One $33, Tearaway Unfolded $15, iOS freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: EasyAcc In-Ear Sweatproof Sports Earbuds $26 (Reg. $36), more
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for April: Sunset Overdrive, The Wolf Among Us, more
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 18V 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger $45, more
Get ready for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tomorrow w/ this free eBook comic
Get a $30 eBay/Best Buy/Nike gift card with qualifying Samsung Pay purchases
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Buy a refurbished Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi router w/ 1-yr warranty for $49 shipped (Orig. $99)
Don’t jump on Apple’s $50 Watch price drop, you can do better! Deals from $249 shipped
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $8/month (save $24/yr)
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now start at just $300 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iTunes $10 HD movie downloads: Sicario, Spotlight, Creed, The LEGO Movie and many more

Save 75% on any movie rental including new releases: The Big Short, Sisters, Revenant, more

Best Buy 2-Day Sale: Beats Solo2 headphones $100 (Orig. $200) or Studios for $150 (Orig. $300), more

HoverDock is a minimal upright charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35)
Sceptre 43-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $230 shipped (Reg. $350)
Enhance your HDTV’s audio w/ this VIZIO sound stand (refurb) for $70 shipped (Orig. $150)
Free Magazine subscriptions: Maxim 1-yr Digital, Good Housekeeping 2-yrs Print
iPhone 6/s/Plus cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Toys R Us, Lowe’s, GameStop, Petco, StubHub, many more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3600mAh Power bank $8, Bluetooth headphones $14, more
Apple Watch 42mm Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
Green Deals: WORX AeroCart Wheelbarrow (cert. refurb) $100 (Orig. $200), more
Nordstrom Rack Clearance Event – extra 25% off: Lucky Brand Jeans from $21, much more
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
AcuRite Indoor/outdoor Weather Station w/ Forecast/Temperature: $35 Prime shipped
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: iOrange-E 6-ft w/ aluminum conector $5, more
Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth FM Transmitter $17, more
Add Logitech’s Z333 2.1-channel speaker system to your setup for $48 shipped (Reg. $65+)
Add remote control to five of your outlets w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ohuhu 8-pack Garden Solar LED Lights $19 (Reg. $25+), more
Harman Kardon: AKG K618 Pro DJ headphones $40, more
Boost your mood with this Light and Ion Therapy Lamp for $40 (Reg. $80+)
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s popular iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped
Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Tovala iOS-connected oven scans and automatically prepares your dinner

VIZIO’s new $999 P-Series 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast and HDR may be this year’s top release
SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free
You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6P from $425, Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook $129, 200GB MicroSD $60, more

Stephen Hall Mar 14 2016 - 11:00 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS

Deal: 32GB Nexus 6P down to $425 (Reg. $499), 64GB down to $475 (Reg. $549)

Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $129 shipped (Reg. $149)

Gold Box Monster SanDisk storage sale: 200GB MicroSD $60, UltraFit 128GB USB $25, much more

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: 8TB Seagate USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $200, Asus Touchscreen Laptop/Tablet $155, more

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+)
Logitech’s K480 iPhone/iPad/Apple TV Bluetooth Keyboard (refurb) $15 (Orig. $50)
Amazon Gold Box – Easter Toys up to 40% off: Playskool, Board Games, Play-Doh sets, more
Pioneer’s Andrew Jones Speakers: Center Channel $70, Floor $91, Subwoofer $110, more
Certified refurb Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna deals from $10 Prime shipped
Green Deals: X-Dragon Solar USB-Chargers from $28, Tires $100 off $400, more
Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 15,000mAh Power Bank $13, more
Games/Apps: New Nintendo 3DS XL $175, freebies, more
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,049 shipped (Reg. $1,299)
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band: $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
App Store Free App of the Week: oneSafe Premium Password Manager goes free
App Store Indie Game Sale 50% off: The Room Three, BADLAND 2, Mutant Mudds, more
Grab the Hitman GO & Hitman Sniper iOS bundle for just $1 (up to $10 value)
The Room Three mystery-puzzler for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)
BADLAND 2 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)
Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi: $650 shipped (Reg. $799)
Apple iPhone 6s/Plus up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Holmes Smart WeMo appliances: Air Purifier $150 (Reg. $200), X-Large Heater $100 (Reg. $200)

Solartab: Powerful Solar Panel/13,000mAh dual USB battery in iPad form factor: $94 shipped ($35 off)

Surround Sound 5.1-Ch. Systems: Logitech Z506 $54 (Orig. $100), more
StrimLIGHT bulb offers clear LED lighting and crisp Bluetooth audio: $30 (Orig. $80)
Green Deals: Best-Selling Peel N’ Stick Solar Lights $9 Prime shipped
Get Two Free Large Pizzas when you buy a $25 eGift Card at Papa John’s ($55 Value)
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories for iOS drops to $4 (Reg. $7)
Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 shipped ($550 value)
Get a pair of Fandango movie tickets for just $16 (up to $26 value)
Green Deals: GRDE 10000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $13, more
Download 5 rare Paul McCartney songs in MP3 format for free
Get racing with Anki’s OVERDRIVE starter kit for $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook $179, Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11.6-inch Ultrabook $275, more
LEGO project on your iPhone w/ these Belkin cases, deals from $27
Console Wars Kindle e-Book details the battle between Sega and Nintendo for $2 (Reg. $15)
The Blue Fairy Book Children’s Novel as a free Kindle eBook (Reg. $9)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $199, Seagate 5TB Desktop HDD $120
New Nintendo Select title pre-orders now 20% off from $16 shipped
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250)
Mpow’s iPhone 6/s magnetic car mount is down to just $5 shipped today
Pebble Time Round Smartwatch $180 (Reg. $200+), Gear S2 $249 (Reg. $300), more

12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide

Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo
Amazon launches more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker
New Normal blends style and PowerBeats-like design for a new take on wireless earbuds

Skype for Web (& Chromebooks) adds calling to mobile phones & landlines, guest mode & more

Jordan Kahn Mar 14 2016 - 8:25 am PT

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After launching Skype for Web worldwide back in June and also bringing it to Chromebook users, today the previously chat-only web app is adding support for making phone calls and other new features.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 15″ Chromebook $160, USB Type-C cables from $7, more

Stephen Hall Feb 23 2016 - 11:11 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Grab this manufacturer refurbished Acer Chromebook for $160 (Orig. $300)

Power Deals: USB-C/Lightning Cables from $7, 3-port Charger $10, more

Get 55% off ‘Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection’ for Mac (Steam code): $27 ($80+ value)

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

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MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Networking: D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20, more

Media – 12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea, more

Daily Deals: VIZIO 60-inch 4K UHDTV $900, AKG Headphones $50, more
Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard: Aluminum $22, w/ Stand $25 (Reg. $34)
Groupon 15% off: Sol Republic BT Headphones $63, OtterBox Commuter Case $17, more
Games/Apps: Sunset Overdrive from $15, iOS freebies more
Star Wars PS4 bundle + BB-8 App-Enabled Droid $400 shipped ($500 value), more
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $800 shipped (Reg. $999)
Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $720 shipped (Reg. $899)
Charge your Apple Watch w/ this aluminum dock: $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $39), more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Seiki 42-inch 4K Ultra HD LED HDTV for $299.99 with free shipping (Reg. $400)

Seiki 39-inch 4K 120Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $300 shipped (Orig. $700)

Samsung 55-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $700 (Reg. $900+), more

Gift Cards up to 20% off: CVS, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, many more
DashCam Recorder and Camera offers motion-triggered recording: $27 (Orig: $95)
Keep your Wi-Fi running w/ this APC battery backup: $20 (Orig. $60)
Storage: SanDisk 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $120 (Reg. $145+), more
Save $50 on Huawei Watches for iOS/Android, prices start at $300
Harman Kardon 5.1-channel, 120 watt surround-sound system w/200W sub: $200 (Orig. $600)
Bluetooth Speakers: Bem Boom Box $40 (Reg. $80), Sylvania Rugged $12 (Reg. $20)
Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player: $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
Try out Google Express with this $40 credit for $15 (62% savings)
Nike+ Fuelband SE Fitness Tracker for $38 (Orig. $150, CA Tax only)
Upgrade your audio w/ Logi’s 2.1-Ch. Speaker System: $100 (Reg. $125+)
Grow fresh herbs/veggies year round: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden $45 Prime shipped
Outfit your GoPro HERO4 with this 7-piece accessory bundle for $19 (Reg. $25)
Spotify tempts new Premium subscribers with free Google Chromecast offer
BJ’s Warehouse Inner Circle One-Year Membership: $25 w/ email delivery (Reg. $50)
Apple offering popular iOS video editing app ‘Videoshop’ for free ($2 value)
Patagonia – up to 50% off: Down Sweater Jacket $114 (Orig. $229), more
Free MP3 of Footloose Soundtrack feat. Blake Shelton, Zac Brown, more (Reg. $9+)
Master Ruby on Rails with this six-course coding bootcamp: $29 (Orig. $1,296)
Amazon’s magnetic earbuds have a built-in remote & tangle-free design: $15 (Reg. $25)
Kinda Deal: 2-pack Anker 6-ft MFi Lightning cables for $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $16)
Buy a Moto X Pure Edition 64GB for $500, get a free first gen. Moto 360 ($200 value)
Heroes Reborn: Enigma for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $5)
Nintendo Select best sellers on the way w/ new low prices: Donkey Kong, Mario 3D World, more
Jet Set Radio is available for free on Steam alongside a handful of other Sega titles
Kinda Deal: Keep your cash secure w/ this fake-out book safe for $9 (Reg. $12)
Philips Wake-Up Light With Colored Sunrise Simulation: $98 shipped (Orig. $170)
Ringke iPhone 6s/Plus cases (multiple colors/styles) from $3 shipped (Reg. up to $15)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Faraday’s latest eBikes hit Kickstarter with a minimalist step-through design and iOS connectivity

SanDisk announces faster USB-C flash drives and microSD cards at Mobile World Conference
Garmin’s latest fitness trackers: can automatically identify your activities
Canon adds three new Wi-Fi cameras to its mid-range lineup
Pad & Quill’s new wooden iPhone 6/s/Plus cases use kevlar for added strength
The original Rayman game is now available for download on the App Store
The Coleco Chameleon retro gaming console is sure to appeal to any Millennial
NERF’s Fall 2016 line includes battery-powered 70MPH blasters, Alien designs, more
PSA: Fallout 4 gets 3DLC packs – get your Season Pass now before it jumps up in price
Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

Google engineer’s testing of USB-C cables ends as bad cable fries his Chromebook & test kit

Ben Lovejoy Feb 3 2016 - 7:19 am PT

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Update: Leung has resumed testing with a repaired test device, but for now can only weed out bad cables for now as he still doesn’t have a working Chromebook.

Google engineer Benson Leung was doing a great job at distinguishing the good, the bad and the ugly where USB Type-C cables are concerned, exposing ones that failed to meet the proper specs as well as others that were just plain dangerous.

Unfortunately his testing has now come to an abrupt end as one particularly bad cable resulted in significant damage to both his Chromebook Pixel and the USB PD sniffer devices he was using …

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 15.6″ Chromebook (refurb) $175, Samsung 4TB external HD $100, more

Stephen Hall Jan 27 2016 - 11:20 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Acer 15.6″ Chromebook w/ 4GB RAM, and 16GB SSD (Refurb): $175 (Orig. $280)

Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

ULAK iPhone 6/s/Plus, iPad mini 4 and Android cases from $1 shipped (Orig. up to $30)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Netflix February Preview: Better Call Saul – Season 1, more

Games/Apps: PSN sale – Tomb Raider $8, Sleeping Dogs $10 + more, iOS freebies
Headphones: NRG Wood In-ears $13 (Reg. $25), Aukey Bluetooth $11 (Reg. $22)
Prime Members: VIZIO 5.1 Ch. Sound Bar w/ Wireless Sub $198 shipped (Reg. $218)
Nixon watches up to 70% off at Amazon: Corporal Stainless Steel $120
JBL Control One All-Weather Bookshelf Speakers $75, Acer Chromebook (Refurb) $175
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Buy One, Get One Free burrito promotion
Sam’s Club 1-year membership + $20 gift card $45 ($120 value)
Bag a free MP3 download of Marc Anthony’s 3.0 album (Reg. $8+)
Check out Amazon’s Super Bowl commercial starring Alec Baldwin and Dan Marino
Protect your iPhone 6 Plus w/ a screen protector for $2 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Apple Watch Space Gray Bands – 42 or 38mm: Stainless Steel $21, Milanese Loop $17
Apple TV 32GB w/ Siri Remote and HDMI Cable $126 shipped (Reg. $149+)
8 utility Mac apps: $5 (and rising! Orig. $392)
Apple’s Get Productive iOS App Sale 50% or more off
App Store Free App of the Week: MarcoPolo Ocean puzzle game (Reg. $3)
Highly-rated puzzler Osmos now 80% off on iPhone & iPad: $1 ea. (Reg. up to $5)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Nexus Deals: 6P from $450 (Reg. $500), 5X w/ $20 Gift Card $300 (Reg. $350)

Networking: Motorola SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + NETGEAR Router: $100 ($160 value), more

Ooma Telo VoIP Home Phone System (Refurb.) $60 shipped (Orig. $130)
Bluetooth Speakers: Omaker Splashproof $20 (Reg. $30), Inateck $30 (Reg. $40), more
Dell 24-inch Widescreen LED Monitor: $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
VIZIO Refurb 120Hz Smart HDTVs: 48-inch $300 (Orig. $500), more
Media: new Blu-rays $10 – Jurassic World, Minions, more + BOGO offer
USB Power: Anker Astro E5 16,000mAh Dual-Port $25 (Reg. $40), more
Aukey adapters: Bluetooth 4.1 Audio Receiver $11, Car FM Radio Transmitter $11
$10 Free towards your next flick: Regal $50 Movie Gift Card for $40, more
iPhone 6/s/Plus Cases: Folio Style $9.50 (Reg. $19), Clear Bumper $4 (Reg. $8)
AirPrint Color Laser Printers: Brother $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Speakers: $90 (Reg. $130)
Several refurbished 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display models are now available
OtterBox Resurgence iPhone 6/6s Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Orig. $100)
Speck CandyShell iPhone 6/6s Case: $12 or two for $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $35 each)
OtterBox Defender Series iPhone 6 Plus Case: $24 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
UE MINI BOOM Bluetooth Speaker: refurb $44 or pre-owned $30 shipped
Google Play offers downloads of Kelly Clarkson’s Piece by Piece album for free
Mpow Grip Air Vent Magnetic Car iPhone Mount $5 Prime shipped (Reg. $7)

Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members –Zelda, Far Cry Primal, FFXV: $48 ea (Reg. $60)

Pay What You Want: The 2016 Mac Bundle ~12

Work Faster & Smarter on Your Mac with 12 Apps to Clear Your Hard Drive, Enhance Audio, Track Device Activity & More

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

This German eBike blends a minimalist design with serious battery power

You have to see NERF’s new Crossbow and Zombie Brainsaw that are coming out this fall

Upcoming 2016 LEGO sets focus on Marvel, Star Wars and City collections

Razor introduces two new electric-powered products at Toy Fair 2016

It took a year of planning and 18,000 pieces to create this custom LEGO Arkham Asylum build
Fender brings its big name into the world of headphones with new Pro In-ear Monitors
Here’s our first look at the new PS4/Xbox One Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game
ComfyLight learns your routine and imitates your lighting patterns while you’re out
Exploding Kittens: the “most-funded game in Kickstarter history” comes to iOS
Brinks has a new solar-powered deadbolt that is iOS-connected w/ HomeKit on the way
Leica’s new X-U action camera makes your GoPro look like a child’s toy
The first Amazon Dash Replenishment devices are now available for order