
Jared Weintraub is a senior deal slinger at 9to5Toys. He contributes to the smartphone accessories and monthly Netflix columns among others. Contact him at Jared@9to5Mac.com.
Patozon (99% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering the Mpow FM Transmitter for $13.99, but if you checkout with code VG5HYU62 the price drops to just $9.99 Prime shipped. That’s a $4 discount and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. You can use the car stereo system to play music from your smartphone through the FM transmitter. Rated 4.6/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its 12000mAh/400A Peak Car Jump Starter and USB Power Bank for $57.99 but if you checkout with code 4ROTYUNC the price will drop to $35.37 shipped. That’s a savings of over $22 and the lowest we’ve seen if offered at Amazon. This 12000mAh power bank can fully recharge an iPhone 4.5 times or an iPad Mini 1.5 times. Rated 4.1/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
The classic 1980’s children’s toy, the Rubik’s Cube has remained a staple to this day for scientists, mathematicians and nerds alike. Completing the puzzle in minutes has been achieved by a few bright individuals and in recent years, researchers have trained robots to complete the task in a matter of seconds. Most recently, the Rubik’s Cube has been solved in only 0.38-seconds robotically. That beats the previous record by almost half. Head below to see the video and learn how it was achieved.
Patozon (99% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering the Mpow H5 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones for $56.99, but if you checkout with code MPRSH5WI the price will drop to just $36.99 shipped. That’s a $20 discount off the regular listing and the lowest we’ve seen for it at Amazon. These headphones feature advanced active noise canceling (ANC) to give you a peaceful experience where ever you travel. Rated 4.5/5 stars and it’s also the #1 new release in its category.
Does anyone really know what air purifiers are doing as they run? Sure you can check the filter occasionally and see all the dust it has collected, but what if you could tell in real time what it’s doing to the air you breathe. The newest Dyson Pure Cool now has an LCD display that will let you know exactly what’s going on while the machine is running.
OLALA Gadgets via Amazon is offering its S75 7500mAh Slide Power Bank with Apple MFi Lightning & USB Cables for $33.99, but if you checkout with code 7UVD6M4Y the price will drop to only $27.19 shipped. That’s nearly $7 off the regular listing and the lowest we’ve seen for this power bank. It has a unique slide design, the ability to recharge an iPhone 8 almost 3 times over and 2.4A charging ports. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
February is almost another memory and with it, the colder weather will pass as well (we hope). That means soon enough March will arrive and bring all new TV shows, movies and original content to our favorite media subscription service. The highly anticipated season two of Marvel’s Jessica Jones will be unleashed on the world March 8th. Also, David Letterman’s new talk show will introduce Malala Yousafzai. Head below for the video preview and full list of what’s coming in March.
For a limited time only, Amazon is offering a three-month trial subscription to its FreeTime Unlimited service for $3.99. The service has over 13,000 kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps games, with more new content continually being added. It also includes books and videos from recognizable brands like Disney, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids, Sesame Street and a ton of others. Amazon definitely has the content here, but there’s another big reason parents are signing their kids up for it…
Secondipity (trusted seller with 97.4% positive feedback) via eBay offers the refurbished Sony MDR-1000X Premium Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones for $169.99 shipped. That’s $130 less than Amazon for a new unit and the lowest we’ve seen them offered. They have 40mm high-sensitivity drivers, frequency response of 4Hz to 40kHz, 20 hour battery, microphone and easy-touch controls. Rated 4.2/5 stars by Amazon shoppers and a 90-day manufacturer warranty applies.
We first reported last October about a new security camera made by Wyze that was ultra affordable, but still had plenty of smart features we would expect from security cameras these days. Now, the company has its newest version available for pre-order today for only $20. The new version is just as compact and still has a magnetic base, plus a few new features that make it a great choice for any home.
Today only, as part of its Daily Deals, B&H is offering the Sennheiser In-Ear Neckband Sports Headphones for only $24.99 shipped. That’s more than $50 off the original listing, $10 less than Amazon’s third party listing and the lowest we can find for them. These headphones have an in-line mic, iOS controls and a frequency range of 18Hz to 20kHz. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
GOOLOO is best known for its wide array of power banks and chargers and we consistently see deals for its products landing in our smartphone accessories posts. This month, the company has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fuel its latest feature rich car jump starter and power bank. The GOOLOO G2000 is portable and lightweight, but also powerful enough to charge just about anything. When we say anything, we mean it! It can charge devices like smartphones to MacBooks to motorboats and about everything in between quickly and safely.
AUKEY Direct via Amazon is offering its Mini Bluetooth Speaker with Enhanced Bass and Metal Housing for $27.88 but if you checkout with code AUKEY004 the price will drop to just $17.01 Prime shipped. That’s nearly $11 off the regular listing and a match for the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. This speaker has an ultra-compact size and it delivers 5W sound with a 10-hour long-lasting battery. Rated 4.7/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
LEGO scored big among audiences in 2017 and it has definitely showed its superiority at the New York Toy Fair this year. As the festivities concluded this weekend, LEGO took home three of the prestigious awards for the best toy in three separate categories.
F-color (99% positive customer feedback) via Amazon offers its 4-Pack of Clear Waterproof Transparent TPU cases for $13.99, but if you checkout with code ZZ5RYSTP the price will drop to just $9.99 Prime shipped. That’s $4 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen them offered at Amazon. These waterproof cases are perfect for at the pool and lets you take photos in the water. Rated 4.5/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
This is going to be the year that we see a resurgence of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts themed LEGO sets. Each new one will be arriving at this years Toy Fair starting tomorrow. LEGO and the folks at Warner Brothers will be showcasing these brand new sets which include the highly anticipated LEGO 75954 Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Set.
Just ahead of this year’s New York Toy Fair, we’re seeing the latest editions to the popular 3Doodler sets. Once it was just a campaign on Kickstarter, now this popular 3D pen and sets are a favorite among kids and adults alike. The newest 3D pen made specifically for kids is called Start, and there are a number of new creative packages that will be available in only a few months.
We first told you last summer about a crowdfunded kit from Sony called KOOV for kids. These new kits teach kids all about building and operating robots using colorful building blocks. Well, after a very successful campaign, Sony is now offering up a new kit for educators to use at schools. It’s still called KOOV, but the educator kits are specially designed for learning in a hands-on classroom environment.
As parents, we always want to know where our kids are at any given moment and to know that they are safe. Omate, a kids smartwatch maker has joined forces with a toy manufacturer to produce a new smartwatch with location tracking to help parents gain peace of mind. It’s called the Omate x Nanoblock and it has a ton of security features as well as a few enjoyable ones for your kids too.
Toys that teach kids hands-on about robotics, science, math, and more are commonly known as STEM toys. A company called Klutz specializes in making educational and STEM toys for kids. The majority of the toys they create also have an extensive how-to component that helps kids truly understand the concepts they’re learning about. These book-based activity kits range from topics like robotics, engineering, circuits and even more. Here are the new kits that will take the stage at Toy Fair next week.
USB-C is great for our newest devices, but there’s just one thing we all miss about the old MacBooks. Okay..well, two if you count all the available ports we once had. What I’m talking about is that MagSafe connection that saved so many laptops from certain doom. You know, when you would accidentally yank the cord when you tripped over it. Unfortunately, Apple isn’t likely to bring back the MagSafe connection, but now you can outfit your house with similar type adapters right at the outlet.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Car Charger for only $3.99 Prime shipped. That’s about $6 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low that we’ve seen for it. This tiny adapter includes three different technologies to deliver the fastest charge possible to your devices while on-the-go. Rated 4.1/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
When you string together the terms “4K” and “projector”, many people might imagine an astronomically priced device. Historically, that would be a correct assumption, but a new company has created a portable, stackable projector that is actually pretty reasonably priced when you factor in everything it is able to do. The new device is currently being funded on Indiegogo where its goal of just $25,000 has been reached seven times over.
Pisen Electronics (98% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering its 5000mAh LED Dual-USB Portable Power bank for $18.99, but if you checkout with code MX569APD the price drops to just $12.91 Prime shipped. That’s $6 off the regular price and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen for it. This 2-in-1 power bank comes with a folding AC plug and has a 2A output when connected. Rated 4.2/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its Power Strip with 4 USB Ports and 4 Outlets for $19.99, but if you checkout with code AUKEYAS8 the price drops to just $15.99 Prime shipped. That’s $4 off and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen for it. It’s time to wrangle your cables with this nice addition to your workspace or even kitchen that charges at up to 2.4A per USB port. Rated 4.3/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Makeblock is a company we highlighted last year for its revolutionary STEM building sets. Now, the company has two products that have won the prestigious iF Design Award, its Neuron robotic building system and Airblock modular drone.
StarTOP (100% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering the Seneo iPhone X Wireless Charger for $14.99, but if you checkout with code BZJEXAH5 the price will drop to just $7.94 Prime shipped. That’s more than $7 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. Now you don’t need cables connected while charging, and your iPhone will be accessible so you can answer a call without having to unplug it. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers
Taking incredible shots using even the best DSLR camera is still incredibly difficult to do for novices, but a new company is making it easier for anyone to take stunning, pro-quality photos. The Aurga DSLR assistant has taken to Kickstarter and is the first of its kind with the goal of being the ultimate assistant for photographers. With over a month left in its campaign, Aurga has already met its funding goal and promises to help anyone at any skill level take the perfect shot.
TheDigitalGuy (99% positive customer feedback) via eBay is offering the Ring Video Doorbell 2 System for $159.99 shipped. That’s close to $40 off the original listing, $9 less than our previous mention and the lowest we’ve seen for it. Rated 4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its Foldable On-Ear Wireless Headphones for $59.99, but if you checkout with code AUKEYB52 the price drops to just $37.99 shipped. That’s $22 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. These headphones have over-sized 40mm drivers, padded ear-cups with soft leather-like surface and connect quickly with Bluetooth 4.1. Rated 4.4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
LightCam is a smart light bulb that has been combined with an adjustable 1080p security camera. It lets you keep tabs on any space you have a standard light socket and WiFi. Currently, it’s being funded on Indiegogo and the LightCam has already reached its $22,250 goal almost three times over with 24 days left in its campaign.
dfy has just introduced a new wallet available only through its Kickstarter campaign. It has already met its fundraising goal with more than 20 days left in its campaign. The new wallet features an ultra-compact design, RFID blocking and an optional Bluetooth tracker.
We first told you about Reolink’s completely wire-free camera last April, which had a very successful campaign through Indiegogo. Today, the company is back with its all new Argus 2 that has even more features and still offers completely wireless operation. The new security camera launched just five days ago has a long-lasting rechargeable battery, solar power options, night vision, 1080p Full HD, smart PIR motion sensor, live streaming video with 2-way audio, weatherproofing and much more.
There’s nothing more annoying than being at a backyard BBQ or any other outdoor get together and being attacked by mosquitos. Sure, you can spray yourself down with chemical repellants, but there has to be a better and easier way to get rid of these pests. An Indiegogo funded device called Radius is changing the way we deal with mosquitos all together with a newly developed zone repellant.
On January 28th (this coming Sunday) LEGO will be turning 60 years old. One of the things LEGO has done to prepare for the occasion is build a 1,200-pound, 10-foot-tall version of what is commonly known to LEGO builders across the globe as a 2×4 red brick. Master Builders have it assembled and it’s sitting today at the intersection of 5th Avenue, Broadway, and 23rd Street in Manhattan. It will be on display there until Sunday and you can watch the time-lapse (below) as the Master Builders worked to construct the 10-ft. tall structure.
Imagine being able to tell Alexa to get you a drink or to grab the morning paper. It isn’t too far-fetched of an idea and the technology to have moving digital assistants is emerging as we speak. One of these such robots is called Ziro. It was initially built to work with hand gestures a couple of years ago, but now it has gained the abilities to take voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. This is just more one more step towards having robot assistants in our daily lives.
CSHope (99% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering its 5-Foot MFi Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable for $9.59, but if you checkout with code 3QNDYPDF the price drops to just $5.27 Prime shipped. That’s more than $4 off the regular price and the lowest we could find for a similar type cable elsewhere.
Like many people out there, you may be in the middle of trying to get through these winter doldrums. Well, at least you won’t have to do it with reruns on TV. That’s right! February is right around the corner and with a new month comes new content from our favorite media provider.
Who has time or even the memory to worry about combinations, passwords, or keys these days? There needs to be an easier way to retain security, but also have easier and quicker access for trusted users. Well now there’s a company that claims to have created the “first smart fingerprint padlock.”
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its 26500mAh Power Bank with USB-C, Lightning and Micro-USB inputs for $49.99, but if you checkout with code AUKEYP15 the price will drop to $39.99 shipped. That’s a $10 discount off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. This 26500mAh power bank can charge an iPhone 8 up to 10 times over, or an iPad Pro up to 3 times on a single charge. Rated 4.3/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
The light we use everyday plays a big role in not only allowing us to see the world, but how it makes us feel. The company that created the first levitating light bulb is back again to crowdfund its latest invention. FLYTE’s new goal is to transform our everyday light bulbs into something a little more unique and beautiful. With less than a month left in its Kickstarter campaign, the company has already raised over $60,000, surpassing its goal of $25,000 on this new project.
Thousandshores (98% positive customer feedback) via Amazon offers the iClever USB-C Car Charger for $9.99, but if you checkout with code ICDLCAR6 the price drops to just $6.99 Prime shipped. That’s a discount of $3 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. This charger has a 3.3-foot built-in USB-C cable and has an extra USB-A SmartID port to keep you charged on the go. Rated 4.4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Sure modern technology is great, in fact most of the time it’s pretty awesome, but what’s the use of it if we don’t even know how it all works? Maybe this kind of learning is already lost on the majority of us adults, but maybe there’s still hope for our kids. There’s a new STEM toy currently being funded on Kickstarter and it has already reached its funding goal with a month left in its campaign. It’s called PapierMachine and it teaches your kids about circuits by letting them build their own.
Thousandshores (99% positive customer feedback) via Amazon is offering the iClever Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker for $22.99, but if you checkout with code KLH8KMU2 the price drops to just $17.01 Prime shipped. That’s nearly $6 off the regular price, $2 less than our previous mention and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. This speaker has a battery that can last for up to 12 hours of continuous play-time and it’s protected from water splashing or even submerging in water. Rated 4.5/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Espro is a company out of California that creates simple to use coffee and tea presses that are both innovative and grit-free. Currently on Kickstarter, they are seeking funding for their latest creation. It is the lightest insulated French press to date and you can take it with you wherever you go.
Aukey Direct via Amazon is offering its Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 2200mAh Power Bank for $29.99, but if you checkout with code AUKEYSA2 the price drops to just $23.99 Prime shipped. That’s $6 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it offered at Amazon. This speaker has two 3.5W audio drivers and a passive radiator to deliver great sound. Plus, it has a built-in rechargeable 2200mAh battery that provides up to 6 hours of play or it can power up your smartphone. Rated 4.6/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
If you’re a photographer that’s always on the hunt for that next great shot, you may be interested in light painting as a new art form. It typically involves moving a hand-held light source while taking a long exposure photograph. It sounds easy enough, but it really isn’t. There are a bunch of different tools and accessories and of course patience needed to truly master this technique.
A start-up company out of New York has created a new “painting” light stick that they hope will transform the art for beginners and experts alike. It’s currently getting funded on Indiegogo with much success. With over a month left to go in its campaign, it has already reached more than double its goal of $30,000.