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1,101 'Tech Industry' stories May 2013 - September 2015

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6 (unlocked) $300, Galaxy S6 (unlocked) $430, more

Stephen Hall Sep 23 2015 - 1:23 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB: $300 shipped (Orig. $650)

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $430 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

LG G4 brand new smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $400 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

Brand new Google Nexus Player by ASUS: $50 shipped (Reg. $100) | Best Buy

The best USB car charger (Aukey 4 port/48W) is just $7 Prime shipped, Lumsing 6000mAh Power bank: $10

Amazon teases one day sale that’ll discount Prime memberships down to just $67

Giveaway: This is Ground’s Mod Laptop 2 is a road warrior’s dream bag, up to $499 value

More new gear from today:

CyberPower 1350VA 810W UPS Mini-Tower w/ Dual USB Ports: $130 shipped (Reg. $175+)

Games/Apps: Prime pre-orders Yoshi Wooly & Animal Crossing HHD $43 ea, freebies, more
Jump into the Rainbow Six Siege closed beta on Xbox One, PS4, and PC for free
Private Internet Access VPN offers browsing protection, 2-year subscription now $60 (Orig. $80)

More deals still alive:

GoPro HERO4 Black $389 + shipping (Reg. $500), HERO+ LCD $249 (Reg. $300)

Freebies: Best of albums from Elvis, Nas, 311, more + Nikola Tesla eBook + more!
Samsung goes old school on its new Serif TV set with help from fonts
LG 49-inch 60Hz Smart 4K UHDTV: $550 shipped (Reg. $800+)
The Mega Mac 2015 Bundle: 15 solid Apps including MacBooster 2, Disk Drill Pro & More $25 (Orig. $564)
MacUpdate Bundle: 10 apps including Toast 14, DevonThink, ExpanDrive, Boom, iMazing and more for $50
Dell 27-inch 4K Ultra HD LED IPS Monitor: $450 shipped (Reg. $525+), more
Headphones: Symphonized Wooden In-ear $16 (Reg. $25), Sennheiser Over-ear + DAC $500, more
App Store Free App of the Week: Shadowmatic puzzle game goes free for the first time ($3 value)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Defender Case (gray or black) from $24 shipped (Orig. $50)
Saicoo 8A/40W 5-Port Rapid Car Charger $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
Logitech Type+ Folio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air: $35 shipped (Reg. $100)
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more
Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Rolo Travel Bag: $45 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
$25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
Toys R Us Clearance Event Up to 70% off: Star Wars Command Epic Assault Set $7 (Orig. $20), more
Download Jason Derulo’s Everything Is 4 album on Google Play for free (Reg. $8)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)

New products & more:

Polk’s new flagship Omni S6 speaker goes after the multi-room audio crown

Sony reveals the first 1TB PlayStation 4 for North America w/ the new COD: Black Ops III bundle

Infento’s Constructible Rides are a K’NEX-like bicycle system that grows with your kid
The Makerarm 3D prints, laser engraves, and even assembles your electronics
Square Enix is bringing the new Final Fantasy Type-0 Online to iOS, Android and P
Review: Tile’s 2nd-gen Bluetooth tracker makes finding lost keys, dog, or iPhone easier than ever
The all-in-one Bruvelo Coffeemaker hits Kickstarter with a lofty goal and slim design
Tacos are the key to scoring one of Sony’s crazy limited edition Gold PlayStation 4 bundles
This new Game Boy Guitar plays “both Pokemon and rock and roll!”
iRobot takes its new Roomba 980 vacuum to the cloud
Timex combines its analog heritage with fitness tracking on the new Metropolitan+
Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV
Dark Souls III North American release date revealed + early access details & new gameplay footage
This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge
Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone
Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G4 (unlocked) $400, Nexus Player by ASUS $50, more

Stephen Hall Sep 22 2015 - 12:32 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:

LG G4 brand new smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $400 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

Brand new Google Nexus Player by ASUS: $50 shipped (Reg. $100) | Best Buy

Logitech mice, keyboards, speakers up to 50% off: Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac $40, Bluetooth mouse $22, more

Brother Google Cloud Print All-in-One InkJet Color Printer: $48 shipped (Reg. $80+)

Amazon teases one day sale that’ll discount Prime memberships down to just $67

Giveaway: This is Ground’s Mod Laptop 2 is a road warrior’s dream bag, up to $499 value

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: OontZ Curve Bluetooth Speaker $15, MS Band Smartwatch $100, more

Games/Apps: Batman Arkham Knight $39, Max Payne Mobile $2, iOS freebies, more
Dell 27-inch 4K Ultra HD LED IPS Monitor: $450 shipped (Reg. $525+), more

More deals still alive:

LG 49-inch 60Hz Smart 4K UHDTV: $550 shipped (Reg. $800+)

Headphones: Symphonized Wooden In-ear $16 (Reg. $25), Sennheiser Over-ear + DAC $500, more
App Store Free App of the Week: Shadowmatic puzzle game goes free for the first time ($3 value)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Defender Case (gray or black) from $24 shipped (Orig. $50)
Saicoo 8A/40W 5-Port Rapid Car Charger $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
Logitech Type+ Folio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air: $35 shipped (Reg. $100)
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more
Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Rolo Travel Bag: $45 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
$25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
Toys R Us Clearance Event Up to 70% off: Star Wars Command Epic Assault Set $7 (Orig. $20), more
Download Jason Derulo’s Everything Is 4 album on Google Play for free (Reg. $8)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)

New products & more:

Infento’s Constructible Rides are a K’NEX-like bicycle system that grows with your kid

The Makerarm 3D prints, laser engraves, and even assembles your electronics

Square Enix is bringing the new Final Fantasy Type-0 Online to iOS, Android and P
Review: Tile’s 2nd-gen Bluetooth tracker makes finding lost keys, dog, or iPhone easier than ever
The all-in-one Bruvelo Coffeemaker hits Kickstarter with a lofty goal and slim design
Tacos are the key to scoring one of Sony’s crazy limited edition Gold PlayStation 4 bundles
This new Game Boy Guitar plays “both Pokemon and rock and roll!”
iRobot takes its new Roomba 980 vacuum to the cloud
Timex combines its analog heritage with fitness tracking on the new Metropolitan+
Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV
Dark Souls III North American release date revealed + early access details & new gameplay footage
This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge
Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone
Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Refurb Galaxy S5 (unlocked) $180, LG 49-inch 4K UHDTV $550, more

Stephen Hall Sep 21 2015 - 12:59 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Refurb Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB Verizon + GSM Unlocked: $180 shipped (Reg. $300+) | eBay

LG 49-inch 60Hz Smart 4K UHDTV: $550 shipped (Reg. $800+)

Review: Tile’s 2nd-gen Bluetooth tracker makes finding lost keys, dog, or iPhone easier than ever

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: FX Photo Studio goes free, PS4 Destiny Taken King bundle w/ MGS V $399, iOS freebies, more

Headphones: Symphonized Wooden In-ear $16 (Reg. $25), Sennheiser Over-ear + DAC $500, more
Daily Deals: JBL Voyager Portable Bluetooth Speaker $100, Google Nexus Player $50, more

More deals still alive:

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32 GB (factory unlocked): $550 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | Amazon

OtterBox iPhone 6 Defender Case (gray or black) from $24 shipped (Orig. $50)
WD My Passport Ultra 3TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive $125 (Orig. $200)
Saicoo 8A/40W 5-Port Rapid Car Charger $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
Logitech Type+ Folio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air: $35 shipped (Reg. $100)
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more
Bluetooth Headphones: Mpow Sport $21 (Reg. $28),
Aukey 13.3-inch Macbook Carrying Bag and Sleeve Case Cover $6.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Bose SoundLink Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker $159 (Orig. $200)
10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20
Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
Rolo Travel Bag: $45 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
$25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
Apple is handing out free downloads of Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad ($3 value)
Toys R Us Clearance Event Up to 70% off: Star Wars Command Epic Assault Set $7 (Orig. $20), more
Download Jason Derulo’s Everything Is 4 album on Google Play for free (Reg. $8)
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)

New products & more:

The all-in-one Bruvelo Coffeemaker hits Kickstarter with a lofty goal and slim design

Tacos are the key to scoring one of Sony’s crazy limited edition Gold PlayStation 4 bundles

This new Game Boy Guitar plays “both Pokemon and rock and roll!”
iRobot takes its new Roomba 980 vacuum to the cloud
Timex combines its analog heritage with fitness tracking on the new Metropolitan+
Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV
Dark Souls III North American release date revealed + early access details & new gameplay footage
This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge
Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone
Wilson’s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution
Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access
Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)

Pebble is counting down for something in 4 days, perhaps an Android phone

Seth Weintraub Sep 19 2015 - 5:05 am PT

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Pebble is counting down for something on September 23rd. We’re not quite sure what the semi-smart watchmaker is up to and at this point we’re a little afraid to ask. Thankfully we’ll know in a few days.

Update: Oh this is interesting. Looks like Pebble could be launching a phone (thanks Marciplan) The current http://getpebble.com/pebble_phone URL redirects to an April 1st joke – get Pebblet.

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If Pebble is doing a phone it will probably be Android so there’s that.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6 (unlocked) $300, Galaxy S6 Edge (unlocked) $550, more

Stephen Hall Sep 18 2015 - 1:23 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:

Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB: $300 shipped (Orig. $650)

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32 GB (factory unlocked): $550 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | Amazon

LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch: $279 shipped (Reg. $350) | AT&T

Samsung SM-G900A Galaxy S5 16 GB 4G LTE unlocked: $300 shipped (Reg. $500) | eBay

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $250 shipped (Reg. $450) | eBay

AirPrint All-in-One Inkjet Printers: Brother $45 shipped (Reg. $90), HP $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

Samsung 1080p Smart LED HDTV 50-inch $500 (Orig. $750)

Review: Tile’s 2nd-gen Bluetooth tracker makes finding lost keys, dog, or iPhone easier than ever

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: SanDisk 64GB Flash Drive $15, Logitech K410 Wireless Keyboard $20, more

USB Deals: RAVPower 16000mAh $25, Kmashi Bluetooth Speaker w/ 4800mAh $22, more
Rolo Travel Bag: $45 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more
Amazon Gold Box – Ooma Telo Air VoIP Phone w/ Bluetooth Adapter $90 shipped (Orig. $180)

More deals still alive:

Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drives: WD My Passport Ultra 3TB $125 (Orig. $200), Samsung 2TB $70 (Reg. $80)

Toys R Us Clearance Event Up to 70% off: Star Wars Command Epic Assault Set $7 (Orig. $20), more
Home: Waring Belgian Waffle Maker (refurb) $60 (Orig. $100), Wet/Dry Shop-Vac $90 (Orig. $140), more
Logitech Type+ Folio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air: $35 shipped (Reg. $100)
Bluetooth Headphones: Mpow Sport $21 (Reg. $28),
Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV
Aukey 13.3-inch Macbook Carrying Bag and Sleeve Case Cover $6.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Apple is handing out free downloads of Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad ($3 value)
Bluetooth Speakers: Bose SoundLink Mini $159 (Orig. $200), Sony SRSX3 $60 (Orig. $140)
10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20, 1byone Mount $16
USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more
Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Belkin WeMo iOS connected LED Lighting Starter Kit + extra bulb: $40 shipped ($75 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
$25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

New products & more:

iRobot takes its new Roomba 980 vacuum to the cloud with Wi-Fi connectivity and remote management

Timex combines its analog heritage with fitness tracking on the new Metropolitan+

Dark Souls III North American release date revealed + early access details & new gameplay footage
This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge
Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone
Wilson’s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution
Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access
Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)
Devon and Nixon reveal new luxury Dark Side-inspired Star Wars watches
Kickstarter veteran launches new HiddenHUB smart omnidirectional whole home audio system
The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime
Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag
The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Galaxy S6 Edge (unlocked) $550, LG Watch Urbane $279, more

Stephen Hall Sep 17 2015 - 12:16 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:

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32 GB (factory unlocked): $550 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | Amazon

LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch: $279 shipped (Reg. $350) | AT&T

Samsung SM-G900A Galaxy S5 16 GB 4G LTE unlocked: $300 shipped (Reg. $500) | eBay

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $250 shipped (Reg. $450) | eBay

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV

Games/Apps: Alien Isolation (Prime only) $20, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash pre-order $43, more
Bluetooth Headphones: Mpow Sport $21 (Reg. $28), Urge Basics In-ear $10 (Reg. $20), more
Daily Deals: RAVPower Car Jump Starter $58, JBL 10″ 150W Powered Subwoofer $95, more

More deals still alive:

ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)

Apple is handing out free downloads of Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad ($3 value)
Bluetooth Speakers: Bose SoundLink Mini $159 (Orig. $200), Sony SRSX3 $60 (Orig. $140)
10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20, 1byone Mount $16
USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more
Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Belkin WeMo iOS connected LED Lighting Starter Kit + extra bulb: $40 shipped ($75 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
$25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

New products & more:

This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge

Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone

Wilson’s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution
Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access
Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)
Devon and Nixon reveal new luxury Dark Side-inspired Star Wars watches
Kickstarter veteran launches new HiddenHUB smart omnidirectional whole home audio system
The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime
Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag
The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $250, QNAP NAS hard drives $135, more

Stephen Hall Sep 16 2015 - 12:49 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:

LG G Flex 2 silver (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $300 shipped (Reg. $330) | eBay

QNAP NAS hard drives: TS-131 1-Bay $135 (Orig. $215), HS-210 2-Bay Fanless $155 (Orig. $289), more

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $250 shipped (Reg. $450) | eBay

Download 10 tracks of Latin Vibes for free over at Google Play

Kanto YU5 Bluetooth 4.0 Bookshelf Speakers in five colors: $250 shipped (Reg. $350)

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge

Games/Apps: LEGO Jurassic World $38, iTunes gift cards 15% off, COD games for Mac 50% off, freebies, more

Free $25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
Fashion: Fossil watches, bags, wallets, and more 50% off, Puma apparel for men, women, and kids 40% off
Amazon Gold Box – Play-Doh Toys up to 40% off: Doctor Drill and Fill set $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

More deals still alive:

Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Bose SoundLink Mini $159 (Orig. $200), Sony SRSX3 $60 (Orig. $140)

10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
GoPro HERO4 Silver $315 (Reg. $400), HERO4 Black $379 (Reg. $500)
Wireless Laser Printers: Canon Monochrome $50 (Reg. $66), Dell Color $120 (Reg. $180), more
Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20, 1byone Mount $16
USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more
Belkin WeMo iOS connected LED Lighting Starter Kit + extra bulb: $40 shipped ($75 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link DCS-5009L IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear + FiiO E17K DAC $200 ($300 value), more
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more
Apple-Certified braided nylon MFi Lightning cable (black or silver, 3 ft): $7 Prime shipped, more
Bluetooth Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear $264 (Reg. $300+), In-Ear $16 (Reg. $24), more
Disney is giving out copies of Monsters Inc. to users of its free digital movie locker service
M-Audio BX8 D2 8-inch Active Studio Monitors (pair) $349 shipped (Reg. $499)
ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

New products & more:

Wilson��s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution

Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)

Devon and Nixon reveal new luxury Dark Side-inspired Star Wars watches
Kickstarter veteran launches new HiddenHUB smart omnidirectional whole home audio system
The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime
Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag
The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before
The new Gamevice MFi game controllers will fit your iPad Air and iPhone 6s just right
A new Star Wars merch subscription service launches while Amazon discounts Force Awaken toy
Camera+ launches its first free version w/ in-app upgrades for advanced shooting features
Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on iOS and Android with new wearable device

Apple’s new ‘Switch to iOS from Android’ app hits the Google Play Store

Zac Hall Sep 16 2015 - 12:10 pm PT

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Sure, technically Apple’s first Android app was the now discontinued Beats Music which it picked up through acquisition last year and it’s developing Apple Music for Google’s platform, but it’s very fitting that Apple’s first in-house app is called Switch to iOS from Android. Apple first announced the new Android app this year alongside iOS 9 at its developer conference, and today with iOS 9’s official launch the Move to iOS app is officially available on the Google Play Store. Here’s how it works:
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G3 (unlocked) $250, UP3 by Jawbone activity tracker $120, more

Stephen Hall Sep 15 2015 - 1:37 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:

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32 GB: $250 shipped (Reg. $450) | eBay

Daily Deals: UP3 by Jawbone Activity Tracker $120, 1-4 Outlet and Dual-USB Wall Charging Station from $14, more

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $430 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

Download 10 tracks of Latin Vibes for free over at Google Play

Amazon 32GB Unlocked Fire phone w/ 1-yr Prime: $120 (Orig. $545)

Amazon Gold Box – TP-LINK Networking up to 30% off: Portable pocket router $10, Powerline starter kit $35, more

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Bose SoundLink Mini $159 (Orig. $200), Sony SRSX3 $60 (Orig. $140)

Headphones: Beats Solo2 on-ears (open-box, multiple colors) $100 shipped (Orig. $200), more
Games/Apps: Disney Infinity3 Star Wars Bundle $81 (Reg. $115), Xbox One + $50 credit $350, more
Wireless Laser Printers: Canon Monochrome $50 (Reg. $66), Dell Color $120 (Reg. $180), more
10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Monoprice MHD 2.0 1080p Action Camera: $50 shipped (Orig. $90)
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
Buy D-Link DCS-5009L IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)

More deals still alive:

GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition Action Cam $315 (Reg. $400), HERO4 Black $379 (Reg. $500)

USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more
Belkin WeMo iOS connected LED Lighting Starter Kit + extra bulb: $40 shipped ($75 value)
proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear + FiiO E17K DAC $200 ($300 value), more
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more
Apple-Certified braided nylon MFi Lightning cable (black or silver, 3 ft): $7 Prime shipped, more
Mpow 3.3-ft MFi Apple-certified Lightning cable: $5 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Bluetooth Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear $264 (Reg. $300+), In-Ear $16 (Reg. $24), more
Disney is giving out copies of Monsters Inc. to users of its free digital movie locker service
M-Audio BX8 D2 8-inch Active Studio Monitors (pair) $349 shipped (Reg. $499)
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K Video Camera: $699 shipped (Reg. $799)
Radiation Island for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($3 value)
Kingdom Rush goes free for iPhone and iPad (Reg. up to $3)
Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers
ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)
Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App: $20 (Orig. $40)
Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

New products & more:

Devon and Nixon reveal new luxury Dark Side-inspired Star Wars watches

Kickstarter veteran launches new HiddenHUB smart omnidirectional whole home audio system

The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime
Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag
The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before
The new Gamevice MFi game controllers will fit your iPad Air and iPhone 6s just right
A new Star Wars merch subscription service launches while Amazon discounts Force Awaken toy
Camera+ launches its first free version w/ in-app upgrades for advanced shooting features
Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on iOS and Android with new wearable device
Jawbone reformulates its UP2 fitness tracker with a new fashion-forward design

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S6 $430, Fitbit Charge activity tracker $100, more

Stephen Hall Sep 14 2015 - 1:15 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $430 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

Fitbit Charge wireless activity + sleep tracker: $100 shipped (Reg. $150) | eBay

Download 10 tracks of Latin Vibes for free over at Google Play

GoPro Hero 4 Silver Edition Action Cam $315 shipped (Reg. $400)

Amazon Gold Box – Cut the cord w/ Mohu’s Leaf 50 Indoor HDTV amplified Antenna for $38 shipped (Reg. $70)

Giveaway: Schoolhouse Electric makes the clock cool again, $290 value

More new gear from today:

USB chargers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey Dual Car Charger $6, 3200mAh power bank $6, more

Games/Apps: Rare Replay $20, Tomb Raider Underworld $5, Logitech G700s Mouse $50, more
Daily Deals: JBL Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $100, Samsung 48″ Smart HDTV $478, more
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker in black $286 shipped (Reg. $400)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear + FiiO E17K DAC $200 ($300 value), more
NERF Buy 2 Get 1 Free: N-Strike, Mega Series and Modulus Blasters, more

More deals still alive:

App Store Free App of the Week: Infinity Blade III goes free for the very first time (Reg. $7)

Apple-Certified braided nylon MFi Lightning cable (black or silver, 3 ft): $7 Prime shipped, more
Mpow 3.3-ft MFi Apple-certified Lightning cable: $5 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
Bluetooth Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear $264 (Reg. $300+), In-Ear $16 (Reg. $24), more
Disney is giving out copies of Monsters Inc. to users of its free digital movie locker service
M-Audio BX8 D2 8-inch Active Studio Monitors (pair) $349 shipped (Reg. $499)
Anker iPhone 6 3100mAh MFi Apple-Certified Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $70)
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K Video Camera: $699 shipped (Reg. $799)
Radiation Island for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($3 value)
Kingdom Rush goes free for iPhone and iPad (Reg. up to $3)
Charge a 12″ MacBook w/ this RAVPower 26800mAh Battery: $53 shipped (Reg. $80), more
OontZ Bluetooth Speakers: Angle3 $30 (Reg. $50), Angle Plus $25 (Reg. $35)
Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers
ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)
Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App: $20 (Orig. $40)
Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)
Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)
49-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs: Vizio 120Hz $600, LG 60Hz $550, more
PlayStation 20th anniversary sale up to 80% off: Final Fantasy Realm Reborn from $10, more

New products & more:

Review: Monoprice’s new action camera is loaded with value for a fraction of GoPro’s price tag

The new Westinghouse Nucli combines a deadbolt, door bell and FaceTime

The new Bluetooth Seaboard Rise looks to modernize the typical MIDI controller like never before
The new Gamevice MFi game controllers will fit your iPad Air and iPhone 6s just right
A new Star Wars merch subscription service launches while Amazon discounts Force Awaken toy
Camera+ launches its first free version w/ in-app upgrades for advanced shooting features
Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on iOS and Android with new wearable device
Jawbone reformulates its UP2 fitness tracker with a new fashion-forward design
Review: JBL’s new Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker slims down for an ultra-portable form factor
The Raspberry Pi touchscreen display we’ve been waiting for is now available
V-MODA goes wireless with its premium-grade leather and steel headphones
Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up

9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS Chromebox $200, Samsung 64GB MicroSDXC card $19, more

Stephen Hall Sep 11 2015 - 1:08 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

ASUS Chromebox 1.7GHz/4GB/16GB Desktop PC: $200 shipped (Reg. $230)

Samsung Storage: 64GB MicroSDXC $19 (Reg. $23+), 850 Pro 1TB SSD $420 (Reg. $450), more

Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)

Asus ZenWatch Android Wear Waterproof Smartwatch: $130 (Reg. $200)

Refurbished Samsung Gear Fit Watch: $54 shipped w/ code NEXTIME5 (Reg. $100) | A4C

Daily Deals: Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable Hard Drive $45, Photive Water Resistant Bluetooth Speaker $40, more

Blue Microphones: Yeti USB (silver or platinum) $85 shipped (Reg. $130), more

More new gear from today:

Brother Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax with AirPrint: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)

Games/Apps: Kingdom Rush Origins $1 (Reg. up to $5), WWE 2K15 from $20, more
KMASHI 15,000mAh Dual USB Power bank $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
Aukey Magnetic Air Vent Mount for iPhone and Android devices: $4 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)

More deals still alive:

Brand new FitBit Flex: $60 shipped (Reg. $100)

Bluetooth Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear $264 (Reg. $300+), In-Ear $16 (Reg. $24), more
Disney is giving out copies of Monsters Inc. to users of its free digital movie locker service
M-Audio BX8 D2 8-inch Active Studio Monitors (pair) $349 shipped (Reg. $499)
Lumsing 8000mAh Power Bank $11, wall charger w/ Lightning cable $9 Prime shipped
Anker iPhone 6 3100mAh MFi Apple-Certified Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $70)
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K Video Camera: $699 shipped (Reg. $799)
Radiation Island for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($3 value)
Kingdom Rush goes free for iPhone and iPad (Reg. up to $3)
Charge a 12″ MacBook w/ this RAVPower 26800mAh Battery: $53 shipped (Reg. $80), more
Canon Pixma MG6620 AirPrint Wireless All-in-One InkJet: $55 shipped (Reg. $65+)
OontZ Bluetooth Speakers: Angle3 $30 (Reg. $50), Angle Plus $25 (Reg. $35)
Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers
Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App: $20 (Orig. $40)
Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)
49-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs: Vizio 120Hz $600, LG 60Hz $550, more
PlayStation 20th anniversary sale up to 80% off: Final Fantasy Realm Reborn from $10, more
2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)

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New products & more:

A new Star Wars merchandise subscription service launches while Amazon discounts Force Awaken toys

The new Gamevice MFi game controllers will fit your iPad Air and iPhone 6s just right

Camera+ launches its first free version w/ in-app upgrades for advanced shooting features
Pokémon Go brings the game to real life on iOS and Android with new wearable device
Jawbone reformulates its UP2 fitness tracker with a new fashion-forward design
Review: JBL’s new Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker slims down for an ultra-portable form factor
The Raspberry Pi touchscreen display we’ve been waiting for is now available
V-MODA goes wireless with its premium-grade leather and steel headphones
Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up
Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase
Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?

9to5Toys Last Call: Google Nexus Player by ASUS $50, Aukey Quick Charger $8, more

Stephen Hall Sep 9 2015 - 4:23 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Brand new Google Nexus Player by ASUS: $50 shipped (Reg. $100) | Groupon

Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 18W charger + 3.3′ Micro USB Cable: $8 Prime shipped w/ code XW6FG5ZD (Reg. $26) | Amazon

Motorola 15W Turbo Charger (refurb) w/ Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0: $14 shipped (Reg. $35) | Groupon

Jawbone reformulates its UP2 fitness tracker with a new fashion-forward design

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: Omaker Bluetooth Speaker $19, HP Envy 5660 All-In-One Inkjet Printer $65, more

Kingdom Rush goes free for iPhone and iPad (Reg. up to $3)
Charge a 12″ MacBook w/ this RAVPower 26800mAh Battery: $53 shipped (Reg. $80), more
Games/Apps: Zelda Majora’s Mask & Dark Souls II First Sin (pre-owned) from $20 , more
Canon Pixma MG6620 AirPrint Wireless All-in-One InkJet: $55 shipped (Reg. $65+)
Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band (refurb) w/ one-year warranty: $40 shipped (Orig. $130)
OontZ Bluetooth Speakers: Angle3 $30 (Reg. $50), Angle Plus $25 (Reg. $35)
T-fal bread maker $75 (Reg. $100), Cuisinart coffeemaker $85 (Reg. $100), more
Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers
Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App: $20 (Orig. $40)
Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)

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More deals still alive:

Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)

13.3″ MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)
Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver or Space Gray: $429 shipped (Orig. $929)
49-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs: Vizio 120Hz $600, LG 60Hz $550, more
Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable: $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
App Store Free App of the Week: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)
Apple Productivity App Sale: PDF Expert 5 $5, Fantastical 2, Printer Pro & Workflow $3 ea, more
PlayStation 20th anniversary sale up to 80% off: Final Fantasy Realm Reborn from $10, more
2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)
1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)
TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
Home: LED stick-on touch lights 2 for $10 or 10 for $40 ($80 value), more
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly

New products & more:

The Raspberry Pi touchscreen display we’ve been waiting for is now available

Review: JBL’s new Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker slims down for an ultra-portable form factor

V-MODA goes wireless with its premium-grade leather and steel headphones
Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up
Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase
Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?
Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable
Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear
Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Free Galaxy Tab 3 Lite w/ Galaxy S6 purchase, Chromecast $22, more

Stephen Hall Sep 8 2015 - 12:49 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:

Free Samsung Galaxy Tablet w/ Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge purchase at Best Buy

Daily Deals: Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote $200, Google Chromecast (Refurb) $22, more

Amazon Gold Box – Sandisk SSD, memory card & flash storage up to 60% off: 128GB Flash Drive $30 (Orig. $60), more

Amazon Gold Box – Surge Protectors: Belkin 6-outlet w/ Dual-USB $14 (Reg. $25), more

More new gear from today:

USB Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Aluminum 4-port Hub $6 (Reg. $16), 10-port Charger $20 (Reg. $35)

Start an Amazon Prime free trial and receive a 5600mAh external battery pack for free ($20 value)
Games/Apps: Witcher Wild Hunt from $38, Mario Kart 8 & Smash Bros $42 ea, Doodle God $1, freebies, more
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Audio Interface $99 shipped (Reg. $150), more

More deals still alive:

Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)

App Store Free App of the Week: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)
Apple Productivity App Sale: PDF Expert 5 $5, Fantastical 2, Printer Pro & Workflow $3 ea, more
2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)
1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)
iPhone 6 Rugged Supcase w/ holster and screen protector (multiple colors) from $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
Home: Neato Botvac robo vac $320 (Reg. $400), T-fal Deep Fryer $95 (Reg. $120), Luggage Lock $5 (Reg. $10), more
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more
You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more

New products & more:

Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?
Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable
Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear
Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more

Verizon’s 5G tests show it to be faster than Google Fiber, could launch as early as 2017

Ben Lovejoy Sep 8 2015 - 6:40 am PT

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5G could even make Google Fiber look slow …

Early tests of Verizon’s 5G technology show that it can achieve connection speeds 30-50 times faster than 4G/LTE – above the speeds offered by Google Fiber’s gigabit wired broadband. Even better, the company expects to have “some level of commercial deployment” by 2017, some three years earlier than expected, reports CNET.

To put that speed difference into perspective, the movie Guardians of the Galaxy would take around six minutes to download over a good LTE connection – while 5G would have it downloaded to your device in just 15 seconds …
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HTC teases another press event, this time for September 29

Tom Maxwell Sep 7 2015 - 7:56 pm PT

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Battered mobile technology manufacturer HTC has a new press event scheduled for September 29, to be held in Hankone, Japan, where a “double flagship” device will be released. That’s according to an image spotted by popular Twitter user @upleaks, who says in his tweet that the image was posted to HTC’s account on Weibo, the Chinese social networking equivalent to Twitter…
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Porn app for Android takes pictures of users, holds them for $500 ransom

Tom Maxwell Sep 7 2015 - 7:35 pm PT

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BBC News reports that security firm Zscaler recently discovered an app for Android which advertised itself as a way to access pornography, but which actually blackmailed its users for money:

Adult Player appeared to offer pornography, but secretly took pictures of users with the phone’s front-facing camera.

It then locked the user’s device and displayed a demand for $500 (£330) which was difficult to bypass.

Ransomware is the name given to malicious software which gains access to a computer — desktop or otherwise — and then threatens to wipe the device or release private information gathered from it if the owner doesn’t send the demanded amount of money. The BBC for its report quotes Intel Security as saying examples of this software appearing in the wild have increased 127% since 2014. “Apps like this rely on the embarrassment factor. If you don’t pay, your reputation is on the line,” said Raj Samani, chief technology officer for Intel Security.

One very important line in this story is somewhat buried, however:

The app was not available from vetted storefronts such as Google Play, but could be installed directly from a webpage.

What this means is that for someone to actually install this ransomware on their Android device, they’d have to intentionally bypass the security measures put in place specifically to prevent nightmares like what this software can do from occurring. And it’s clear that from descriptions of the app that its misbehaviors, like locking the device and constantly displaying messages across the system, would be blatant enough to trip up Google’s Bouncer anti-malware screening:

Zscaler said the app’s ransom message kept the phone’s screen switched on at all times, and reappeared if the handset was restarted.

Samani’s advice for steering clear of software like Adult Player is the same thing we heard during the desktop era:

Only download apps from the proper Google Play store. And if you receive an app download link in an email, don’t click it.

When it comes to software-based technology, attackers will always be digging from new exploits which means us consumers will always be on the defense. This is another case in particular, however, where the solution is simple: Download your apps and files from reputable providers, and if you need to download a new app store altogether, like Amazon’s, grab it straight from their official HTTPS-secured website.

Amazon to sell $50 6-inch Kindle Fire tablet for holidays, add 10-inch to roster

Seth Weintraub Sep 7 2015 - 12:57 pm PT

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The WSJ is reporting that Amazon is going to strip down a 6-inch tablet and sell it for $50 for the holidays. What’s amazing is that the theoretically color tablet was cheaper to make than even an ebook display version:

Mr. Bezos had set an internal goal of the $50 price tag for versions of both the Fire tablet and Kindle e-reader, viewing the rock-bottom prices as a crucial lure for a more cost-conscious group of buyers, the people said. But the e-reader screen technology from its vendors ultimately proved too expensive to drop the retail price, the people said. Amazon’s cheapest Kindle sells for $79.

It is likely that the $50 Tablet will be a pared down version of the already minimalist $99 6-inch Kindle which has gone on sale for as little at $69 in recent months. The report cites a mono speaker as one of the cost cutting initiatives but the company will likely drop things like cameras, display quality and battery life.

What might be more interesting to me is that Amazon is said to have fired many from its FireOS group in the wake of the Fire Phone flop and subsequent $170M writedown…
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S5 (unlocked) $190, Used Pebble Time smartwatch $93, more

Stephen Hall Sep 4 2015 - 1:02 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Samsung SM-G900V Galaxy S5 16 GB 4G LTE unlocked: $190 shipped (Reg. $500) | eBay

Used Pebble Time smartwatch: $92.69 shipped w/ code LDAY10 (Reg. $150+) | CowBoom

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32GB (factory unlocked): $500 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | eBay

Pre-orders for the new Moto 360 (2nd gen) and Huawei Watch are now live on the Google Store

LG G Pad V410 AT&T GSM Unlocked 7-Inch 4G LTE 16GB Tablet: $80 shipped (Reg. $200) | eBay

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32GB blue: $250 shipped (Reg. $400) | eBay

Philips Friends of Hue: LightStrip Starter Kit $120 (Reg. $200), Iris Light $60 (Reg. $100)

Star Wars Force Friday: new Lightsabers, LEGO sets, Nerf blasters, drones, deals and more

Last Chance!!! Giveaway: $400 Belkin WeMo bundle including the new Lightify Starter Set, multiple winners

More new gear from today:

Aukey Smartphone Car Accessories w/ Prime shipping: 4-port USB Charger $7, Air Vent Mount $5, more

Canon Refurbished Labor Day Sale: Rebel SL1 DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $350 (Orig. $699), more

Daily Deals: LG 29-inch IPS LED UltraWide Monitor $200, Belkin Smartphone Car Vent Mount $11, more
iPhone 6 Rugged Supcase w/ holster and screen protector (multiple colors) from $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
Games/Apps: Yoshi Woolly World w/ Yarn Yoshi amiibo pre-order $63 (Reg. $70), Amigo Pancho free, more freebies
Sony SRSX3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker: $60 shipped (Orig. $140)
Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)

More deals still alive:

SanDisk Ultra 200GB Micro SD card for Android devices: $200 shipped (Reg. $220+)

JBL’s Pulse 2 Bluetooth speaker takes its lightshow next level, previous gen on sale for $100 (Reg. $150)

TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
Home: Neato Botvac robo vac $320 (Reg. $400), T-fal Deep Fryer $95 (Reg. $120), Luggage Lock $5 (Reg. $10), more
Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable (multiple colors): $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more
Incase MacBook Backpacks 50% off in multiple colors w/ free shipping: Cargo $40 (Reg. $80), Staple $30 (Reg. $60)
Apple AirPort Express Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Router (refurbished): $50 shipped (Orig. $99)
You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
Transistor iOS action-RPG gets its first price drop: $5 (Reg. $10)
Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)
Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
D-Link PowerLine AV500 Mini Adapter Starter Kit: $20 shipped (Reg. $35+)
Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more
Brother All-in-One AirPrint Wireless InkJet Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $85+)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, more
Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)
Monitors: Acer 23″ $100 (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8″ UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $240)
Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120)
MicroSD cards: Silicon Power 64GB $20 (Orig. $36), PNY 128GB $51 (Orig. $80), more
REI extra 20% off: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, more
Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)

New products & more:

Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable

Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy Gear $55, Sphero’s BB8 coming tomorrow for $150, more

Stephen Hall Sep 3 2015 - 1:00 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Daily Deals: Samsung Galaxy Gear Android Smart Watch (refurb) $55, Smallville Complete Series $85, more

Sphero’s BB8 Star Wars toy lands tomorrow for $150, and we all want it

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32GB (factory unlocked): $500 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | eBay

Pre-orders for the new Moto 360 (2nd gen) and Huawei Watch are now live on the Google Store

LG G Pad V410 AT&T GSM Unlocked 7-Inch 4G LTE 16GB Tablet: $80 shipped (Reg. $200) | eBay

SanDisk Ultra 200GB Micro SD card for Android devices: $200 shipped (Reg. $220+)

LG G3 D850 32 GB unlocked new 32GB blue: $250 shipped (Reg. $400) | eBay

GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera: $319 shipped (Reg. $400)

Giveaway: $400 Belkin WeMo bundle including the new Lightify Starter Set, multiple winners

More new gear from today:

JBL’s Pulse 2 Bluetooth speaker takes its lightshow next level, previous gen on sale for $100 (Reg. $150)

Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable (multiple colors): $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Games/Apps: Captain Toad Treasure Tracker $29, LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars & Deus Ex Ultimate $5 ea.
Over-Ear Headphones: V-Moda Crossfade LP $90 (Reg. $125+), Parrot ZIK Bluetooth (refurb) $140 (Orig. $400)
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)

More deals still alive:

Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more

Incase MacBook Backpacks 50% off in multiple colors w/ free shipping: Cargo $40 (Reg. $80), Staple $30 (Reg. $60)

9to5Toys Specials: Moto E & 1-Yr FreedomPop unlimited talk-and-text: $150 shipped (Reg. $120 + plan)
Ringke Cases from $3 shipped: Galaxy S6/Edge, Nexus 6, iPhone 6/Plus, more in multiple colors/styles
HP Chromebook 14″ 2.3GHz 16GB storage Chromebook (refurb): $200 shipped (Reg. $220+) | eBay
You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
Transistor iOS action-RPG gets its first price drop: $5 (Reg. $10)
Kanto YU2 Desktop Mini Reference Monitor Speakers: $140 shipped (Reg. $180+)
Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)
Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
Ringke iPhone 6/Plus Cases from $5 shipped in multiple colors/styles, more
Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
D-Link PowerLine AV500 Mini Adapter Starter Kit: $20 shipped (Reg. $35+)
Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more
Brother All-in-One AirPrint Wireless InkJet Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $85+)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, more
Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)
GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera: $319 shipped (Reg. $400)
Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem + Wireless Router: $90 shipped (~$109+ value), more
Monitors: Acer 23″ $100 (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8″ UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $240)
Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120)
MicroSD cards: Silicon Power 64GB $20 (Orig. $36), PNY 128GB $51 (Orig. $80), more
REI extra 20% off: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, more
Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for September: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Battlestations Pacific, more
Free PS Plus Games for September: Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, Twisted Metal, more
Doxie Go Wi-Fi Scanner: $175 Shipped (Orig. $229, CA Tax Only)

New products & more:

Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink

Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more
SmartHalo adds simple smartphone-connected navigation to your bike’s handlebars
Gears of War creator reveals the first gameplay footage for his new gravity-defying FPS

Sony’s new Xperia phones will set you back a pretty penny

Tom Maxwell Sep 3 2015 - 5:28 am PT

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Sony has struggled in recent years to stand out in an ever-crowded smartphone market. During a keynote yesterday that saw Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai say that the “best is yet to come” for the Japanese technology company, we got to see a slew of much-anticipated Android-powered Xperia Z5 smartphones. We did not, however, learn what the prices would be. Now it seems we have, and they’re not cheap…
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Samsung’s new Car Mode for Galaxy is its own Android Auto

Tom Maxwell Sep 3 2015 - 4:11 am PT

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Samsung just wrapped up its keynote event at the IFA trade show here in Berlin where it spent most of its presentation time discussing the trend of software powering everything in our lives, called Internet of Things. One peculiar new service in particular was an in-car dashboard app that works with the company’s Galaxy line of Android smartphones.

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Huawei debuts flashy all-metal G8 smartphone w/ ultra low-light shooting camera

Zac Hall Sep 2 2015 - 11:25 am PT

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The 5.5-inch Ascend Mate S flagship smartphone isn’t the only new smartphone coming out of Huawei at IFA today. The Chinese handset maker also unveiled its new premium Huawei G8 smartphone launching in several non-US markets next month. The Huawei G8 sports a full-metal body and comes in dark silver, gold, and white tones with a 1080p 5.5-inch curved Gorilla Glass display.
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Kantar: Samsung & Apple account for 64% of US smartphone market w/ 9 of 10 best-selling models

Ben Lovejoy Sep 2 2015 - 7:51 am PT

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The latest data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the U.S. smartphone market, taking a massive 64% of the total market share between them, and accounting for nine of the ten best-selling models.

If share alone was not enough to demonstrate market dominance, our data also shows that these two vendors sold nine of the top ten best-selling smartphones in the three months ending July 2015 – with LG making a cameo appearance in the ranking.

Android increased its U.S. market share by 1.7% in the 12 months ending in July this year, though dropped 7% in Japan and 4.1% in Europe …
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ASUS ZenWatch 2 hands-on & comparison with original ZenWatch [Gallery]

Tom Maxwell Sep 2 2015 - 6:06 am PT

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ASUS just wrapped up its IFA Berlin keynote address during which it showed off a range of new devices like the “world’s fastest Wi-Fi router,” plus some we’ve already seen like the Zenfone Selfie and Zoom. Afterwards we got a chance to take a hands-on look at the Android-powered ZenWatch 2.
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