Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys. Having joined the team at the beginning of 2017, over the past six years she has gone on to specialize in being a mainstay in the LEGO news and rumors scene while also reviewing the latest iPhone accessories, earbuds, and home networking gear. Contact it directly at rikka@9to5mac.com for tips and pitches.
This is my last day with 9to5Toys. I’ll be off onto new adventures after today, which means that the LEGO coverage many of you have enjoyed for years will be coming to a close – at least in its current form. The future is uncertain, but at least for now, I’ll be taking my passion for all things LEGO with me. If you’d like to follow along, our TidBricks social media accounts should start getting more activity in the coming months.
Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering its new MagGo Qi2 6,600mAh Power Bank for $59.49 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. That’s down from the usual $70 price tag for one of the first times and a match of the second-best price to date. Today’s offer applies to several colorways and is the best in months. We did recently see a buy two save 15% offer, but now you can save on just the company’s latest power bank all on its own.
Amazon is now offering the new 2024 LG gram 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop for $1,368.99 shipped. This is down from its usual $1,600 for one of the first times. It just launched earlier in the year after being revealed at CES 2024. This is $231 off and a rare chance to save on one of the new Intel Core Ultra 7 machines.
We are now tracking only the second-ever discount on the new OnePlus 12R. Courtesy of Amazon and directly from OnePlus, the new mid-range smartphone drops to $529.99 shipped in both Iron Gray and Cool Blue colorways. The unlocked 256GB handset is $70 off the usual $600 going rate and a new all-time low. Back during the launch in February, we saw it for $30 off. Today’s offer is on the elevated capacity and not the entry-level 128GB model. We dive into how OnePlus managed to deliver more flagship-caliber specs at a midrange price over in our announcement coverage.
Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $691.82 shipped. This 11-inch Android tablet comes with 128GB of onboard storage and drops from its usual $800 price tag. This is the third-best offer to date and comes within $22 of the all-time low set just once before. You can save even more on the 256GB model at $791.47, down from its usual $920 going rate. This is $129 off and marking one of the best prices we’ve seen. Over at 9to5Google, we fully explore what’s new this time around across the whole Galaxy Tab S9 lineup.
Amazon is now discounting the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for 10th Generation iPad for one of the first times in months. It’s now dropping down to $199 shipped, saving you $50 from its usual $249 price tag. It’s the best price in 2024 and the lowest since back in December when it dropped down to the all-time low at $30 less. Dive into our launch coverage for a closer look and then head below for more.
Amazon is now offering the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Headphones for $319 shipped. This is down from the usual $399 price tag and now marking an all-time low at $80 off. This is only the second time it has dropped this low and beats our previous mention by an extra $20. Last fall, I tried out the new Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphones, only to deem them the AirPods Max successors I had been waiting for. Now they’re even easier to recommend with today’s discount. Dive into our hands-on review for the full scoop of what to expect, or just head below for a rundown.
The LEGO Group just launched its own Star Wars Day sale ahead of May the 4th, but now it is Amazon’s turn. The retailer is offering even more competitive discounts on the latest from LEGO Star Wars and beyond, and now this week we’re seeing the biggest sale from a galaxy far, far away of the year. Shipping is free across the board for Prime members or in orders over $25. The deals this year include all of last year’s sets, some fan-favorites, and so much more starting at $7. All of the best LEGO Star Wars deals are below the fold for May the 4th.
LEGO today is launching its annual Star Wars Day sale ahead of May the 4th. The company just launched a whole host of new kits to celebrate the next month rolling around, and front and center in the collection are creations from a galaxy far, far away. But there’s more this month than just the latest from LEGO Star Wars, namely promotions that help builders make the most out of expanding their collections.
Amazon is now marking down iPhone 14 Pro smartphones in its Renewed Premium condition. The savings start with the unlocked 128GB capacity at $704.97 shipped. That’s down from the handset’s original $999 price tag in order to save you $294. This is a new all-time low that’s an extra $135 below our previous mention from earlier in the year. Whether you’re not ready to give up on Lightning just yet or aren’t sold on the entirety of iPhone 15 Pro now that it’s been around for a few months, today’s offer lets you score a new handset for less. Head below for the full scoop.
Amazon is now offering the Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch for $399.99 shipped. This is $50 off the $450 you would more regularly pay and matches the all-time low. It’s still one of the first overall discounts since launching last fall, and is also only the third time it has dropped down to this best-ever price. We break down what’s new this time around below the fold, as well as over in our launch coverage.
A new batch of LEGO sets are about to hit store shelves for May. This month is all about Star Wars, with the latest kits from a galaxy far, far away being joined by some Space kits, Despicable Me 4 models, and so much more. Check out the new UCS TIE Interceptor, NASA Artemis Space Launch System, and Space CMF below.
Govee’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Neon Rope Light 2 for $69.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. That drops the 16.4-foot long version down from $100 for only the third time since being introduced earlier in the year. It’s the third-best offer to date at within $5 of the all-time low from launch. Today’s deal also carries over to the shorter 9.8-foot model at $54.99, down from $70 with the on-page coupon to mark its third-best price to date, too.
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case have dropped to a new Amazon all-time low. Now dropping to $179 shipped, this is $70 off the usual $249 price tag. This is an extra $1 below the previous price cut an the only time it has ever gone below $180 – a price that was only live twice before in the first place. So if you missed out on those, now you have another chance while also undercutting previous offers by an extra $11. We break down exactly what’s new with the updated pair over at 9to5Mac, too.
Anker’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its new Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank for $89.99 shipped. Today’s offer is a $40 discount from the usual $130 price tag. It’s matching the all-time low for the first time since back in February and is an extra $10 under our previous mention. This is only the second time it has ever dropped this low. The new Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank arrives as a new iteration of last year’s PowerCore 24K. Now sporting that same form-factor with a built-in screen for monitoring charging stats, the new Prime version packs a 20,000mAh battery alongside a 200W output for its dual USB-C ports and USB-A slot. You can learn more in our launch coverage which takes a closer look at the whole Anker Prime lineup.
All of the May the 4th savings are going live a bit early today as LEGO is launching the first wave of the 4x Insiders Points promotion. Right now, you can get extra cashback by shopping LEGO Star Wars sets directly from the LEGO Group while also locking in the very first discounts on some all-new kits.
Amazon is now offering the Razer Kishi V2 USB-C Mobile Gaming Controller for $76.99 shipped. This drops the iPhone 15 and Android gamepad down from its usual $100 price tag in order to mark the best price cut in months. This is $6 under our previous mention and saves you $23 just in time to dive into Delta with some physical controls. If you’re rocking a Lightning-enabled iPhone, that version is also on sale right now at Amazon and sells for $76.79 – a drop from its usual $100 price tag.
Best Buy is now offering the new Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker for $139.95 shipped in all three styles. Each one drops from the usual $160 price tag for one of the first times, landing at the second-best discount in 2024. You’ll find the savings matched at Amazon, too. Today’s offer comes within $10 of the previous mention, which was all the way back in January. We offer a closer look at what to expect in our hands-on review over at Connect the Watts.
Amazon is now offering Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $279.99 shipped. Today’s offer applies to both the white and black models as each one drops from the usual $349 price tag. It’s the best prices we’ve seen this year on new condition models and saves you $69. This is $19 under our previous mention, as well. We fully cover what to expect from the experience in our hands-on review, while also offering some extra insight on today’s discount below the fold.
Amazon is now offering one our favorite speakers at 9to5Toys – the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin – for its best price to date. The AirPlay 2 speaker now drops down to $599.99 shipped. On top of just marking a return to the all-time low, today’s offer is also an all-around rare chance to save in the first place. We last tracked a price cut down to $626 back in December and now it’s an extra $26 off. This is the best price in over a year.
Amazon now offers the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 for $32.99 shipped. Today’s offer drops from the usual $40 going rate for one of the first times and is now matching the all-time low. Equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, this keyboard can switch between three different devices for streamlining your workstation. It’s ideal for pairing with an iPad but can also handle typing on your Mac or even bridging the gap between macOS and Windows; the Pebble Keys 2 also has FLOW support for copying and pasting between machines and a 24-month battery life. Learn more in our launch coverage.
Amazon is now offering the new LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper and Battle Droid Battle Pack for $23.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is the first cash discount on the latest battle pack and a new all-time low. It just launched earlier in the year at $30 and is now 20% off and landing as a rare chance to save on one of the more sought-after LEGO Star Wars creations of 2024. Dive into our launch coverage and then head below for a closer look.
Through the end of the weekend, Best Buy is offering Apple’s latest HomePod 2 for $249.99 shipped. Both Midnight black and white styles are available as $49 discounts from the usual $299 going rate. This is the best offer we’ve seen to date, too. The last mention was $269, and we have seen some member-only Costco deals. But now, everyone can save $49 and score the best HomePod 2 price yet.
Amazon Prime Day turns ten years old in 2024! The company is celebrating that milestone by offering its first announcement about the summer sale but still keeping some of the excitement wrapped up at the same time. Amazon is confirming that Prime Day 2024 will arrive in July as the tenth installment of the savings event.
elago is launching a new MagSafe charging dock today that looks like a Game Boy Advance SP. The new MS W5 Charging Stand debut with a retro design that’s a bit more recent than some of the other throwback-themed accessories we’ve seen from elago and channels the vibes of Nintendo’s folding handheld.
Amazon is now offering the Fitbit Sense 2 Advanced Smartwatch for $139.96 shipped. This is down from the usual $300 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s $60 under our previous mention from back in January and saves you a total of $160. By comparison, we saw it sell for $198 back on Black Friday, too. We fully break down just how today’s savings stack up below the fold, as well as over in our hands-on review.
Two more LEGO Animal Crossing sets will be launching this year. The LEGO Group just collaborated with Nintendo on the new theme, which launched for the first time in March, and now builders won’t have too long to wait for the next round of models. They really are worth the wait, too, as we’re getting a LEGO Animal Crossing Town Hall with K.K. Slider, as well as a Dodo Airlines build complete with the beloved pilot Wilbur.
Amazon is now offering the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Neon Red and Blue Controllers for $66.78 shipped. This is down from the usual $80 price tag as the first and only discount of 2024. You’ll save $13 on the most iconic color combo of Joy-Con controllers while bringing home an extra set of gamepads for game nights and more. All of the other Joy-Con colors at Amazon sell for full price, by comparison.
Satechi, today, is launching its first-ever Qi2 chargers for iPhone 15. I’ve been using them over the past few days and am already in love with the premium folding designs, 15W charging speeds, and the option to add in Apple Watch fast-charging for less than the competition.
Amazon is now discounting one of our favorite Thunderbolt 3 docks on the market. The company’s official storefront via Amazon offers the CalDigit TS3 Plus for $189.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. This is a new 2024 low at $60 off the usual $250 price tag. Today’s offer beats our previous mention by an extra $10 and comes within $10 of the all-time low from Black Friday – the only time it has ever sold for less. The TS3 Plus has been a staple of 9to5 desk setups for years, including my own. You can learn more about why in our hands-on review. Head below for more.
Amazon is now offering the Level Lock Smart Lock Touch HomeKit Deadbolt for $151.51 shipped. This is a new all-time low by a pretty wide margin, as the usual $329 price tag drops down lower than before. It was last on sale $173 earlier in the year, and now it’s another $22 off in order to save you a grand total of $178. That’s over 54% off as well.
ESR’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new 15W Qi2 MagSafe Car Mount for $23.99 after clipping the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Today’s offer is, first and foremost, a new all-time low. It’s down from the usual $36 price tag and on top of being a 33% discount, is also one of the first chances to save. It’s an extra $3 under our previous mention from earlier in the spring, too.
LEGO has officially revealed the new Artemis Space Launch System set today. Officially blasting off next month, the new 3,600-piece Icons set will assemble one of the most detailed NASA-inspired models to date.
Amazon is now offering the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro for $944.99 shipped. This Windows laptop sports an Intel i7 chip, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of SSD storage as it drops down from the original $1,750 price tag. This is a new all-time low at $805 off and beats our previous mention from last fall by an extra $34. Today’s offer is the first discount in months, too.
UGEEN’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Revodok Max Thunderbolt 4 dock for $299.99 shipped. This is a new all-time low as a $100 discount from its usual $400 price tag. We first saw this new release launch back at CES 2024 in January only to go on sale at $80 off. Now, it’s an extra $20 off and marking the best discount yet as only the third-ever markdown. UGREEN’s foray into the world of Thunderbolt 4 docks brings one of the more feature-packed options out there, offering 13 ports and 90W of power passthrough – all at $100 off.
Marshall has a new pair of headphones out, and I have been daily driving them for the past few weeks. The Marshall V headphones might not look all too different from their predecessors, but with a tried and true design, that’s hardly an issue. The newfound 100-hour battery life only makes these an easier recommendation, as well as everything else I highlight below.
Moment is clearing out its previous-generation smartphone lenses today with discounts down to $99 shipped each. There are four different models on sale – we detail them all below – each of which are down to the best prices of the year. Everything is down from $130 or more, saving you at least $31. Moment just refreshed its lens lineup with the new T-Series last fall. The M-Series, on the other hand, is still worth a closer look for anyone rocking an iPhone 14, let alone an older handset than that.
Earlier in the month, we shared some images of three new LEGO Dreamzzz sets launching next month. Now, there are three additional models hitting the whimsical and high-tech LEGO theme later this summer. Including a convertible Cat Motorcycle and some even more customizable kits, we break down what’s new below the fold.
Apple Pencil 3 might be around the corner, but those who won’t be upgrading can save on another one of the latest iPad accessories. Amazon is now offering the new Apple Pencil with USB-C for $69 shipped. This is down from $79 and marking only the third discount so far. It just launched last fall and is matching the all-time low for only the second time. It’s the best since back in February and $2 under the Black Friday discount last holiday season. Dive into our launch coverage for a rundown of what to expect, or head below the fold to see how it compares to the ongoing Apple Pencil 2 offer.
Samsung just launched its new lineup of OLED TVs back in March, and now the first cash discounts are here. The new Samsung S90D series 4K OLED TVs are now on sale for the very first time. Everything starts with the 55-inch model at $1,797.99 shipped. This is $200 off the usual $1,998 price tag it just launched with a month ago and is a new all-time low. You can also step up to the 65-inch version at $2,497.99, down from $2,698. This is also the first cash discount and a new low.
Amazon is now offering the Google Pixel Watch 2 Active Band for $9.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is down from the usual $50 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s $40 off and well below even our previous mention of $22. Today’s offer applies to just the single Charcoal style, but gives you a chance to score an extra band or replace an aging strap for less.
Best Buy is now offering Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air for $999 shipped. If you’re not swayed by the newer M3 models, today’s offer is worth a closer look at $300 off the usual $1,299 price tag. This is a match of the all-time low for one of the first times and the lowest in over a month. We offer a taste of what to expect in our hands-on coverage, which is only made better by the savings today. Below the fold, we offer some extra insight on the offer, too.
ESR’s official Amazon storefront now offers its 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand for $107.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. That’s down from $150 and marking a new all-time low. Today’s offer is also 28% off and beats the previous price cut by an extra $2. It’s a rare chance to save in any case and a more premium option than most of the Qi2 models on the market. We fully break down what to expect in our launch coverage.
Nomad today is launching its all-new Glow 2.0 iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max cases. These new and improved glow-in-the-dark covers for Apple’s latest smartphones are now upgraded to glow ten times as bright compared to the original models and bring a little extra flare to your smartphone – on top of the usual protection that Nomad’s Sport cases are known for. Now, you can also save on the all-new release. Adding two of the $50 iPhone 15 cases to your cart and applying code CASEOFF at checkout will get you 50% off one of the covers – or 25% off the pair.
Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke Edition 47mm Smartwatch for $349.99 shipped. Normally fetching $600, today’s offer is matching the all-time low set just once before at $150 off. This is an extra $120 below our previous mention, and is only the second time it has ever dropped below $400. The 43mm version of Bespoke Edition smartwatch clocks in at $319.99 on sale, and drops down by $100 with a Silver D-Buckle band. It normally sells for $420 and now matches the all-time low at $10 under our previous January mention. Get a full look at the features down below.
Nomad makes some of our favorite Apple accessories, and that’s even more true for its lineup of leather goods. Time and time again deemed the best leather cases for iPhone, today the company is refreshing its outlet sale with deep deals on those very covers, as well as gear for your iPad and Apple Watch. Shipping varies per order. A favorite from the sale is the Modern Leather iPhone 14 Pro case at $35. It’s down from $50 and marks one of the best we’ve seen. This matches our previous mention and is the lowest of 2024.
All of today’s best iOS app and game deals are now live for Tuesday. All courtesy of the Apple App Store, today’s software offers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac come joined by deals on all things Apple hardware over in our guide. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Dungeon and Gravestone, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Underground Blossom, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s iOS game and app deals.
Best Buy is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 for $349 shipped. Today’s offer lands from the usual $699 price tag and saves you 50%. It’s the second-best offer we’ve tracked to date and the lowest since back in February. Outside of that discount an extra $50 below today’s sale, this is the lowest offer we’ve seen on this 128GB/8GB model. You can get a closer look in our launch coverage or get the full scoop below.
