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Apple AirPods deal drops wireless charging case model to $159, Sony CarPlay unit $333, more

A particularly notable Apple AirPods deal highlights today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, along with a Sony CarPlay unit, and the ecobee HomeKit Switch+. Hit the jump for all that and more.

Latest Apple AirPods deal delivers best prices of 2019

We have a particularly notable Apple AirPods deal for you this afternoon courtesy of Rakuten. The second-generation model with a wireless charging case is now down to $159. That’s good for $40 off the regular going rate and the best offer we’ve tracked all-time. With the new H1 chip and Hey Siri, you can make the most of the latest AirPods wherever your adventures take you. Meanwhile, the included Qi charging case is great for quick power-ups. Check out our review for more.

CarPlay highlights Sony’s 7-inch receiver

Sony’s 7-inch CarPlay and Android Auto receiver is down to $333 via Best Buy’s eBay storefront. It typically goes for around $400 with this offer, marking a new all-time-low price. Notable features include a 7-inch display and support for all of the new CarPlay features coming down the line in iOS 13.

ecobee Switch+ is laden with sensors and HomeKit control

Amazon has the ecobee Switch+ on sale for $60, which is a 25% discount from the regular going rate. It delivers built-in Alexa functionality along with support for HomeKit. Not only can you use Siri to control lights in your home, you can also leverage all of its built-in sensor to track occupancy and temperature. It’s a great way to keep even better tabs on various spaces throughout your home.

Save $40 on G-Technology’s 4TB ArmorATD Hard Drive

B&H currently offers the G-Technology 4TB ArmorATD External USB-C Rugged Hard Drive for $130. Normally selling for $170, that’s good for a 23% discount, matches the Amazon all-time low and is the best we’ve seen overall. Protected by a rugged, all-terrain enclosure, G-Technology’s Amor ATD drive can withstand up to 1,000 pounds of pressure and drops of up to 3.3 feet. That makes it a perfect inclusion in your mobile backpack and gives you peace of mind that any files you have will be safe and sound. You’ll also notably find USB-C connectivity, which allows for up to 140MBps transfer speeds. Learn more in our hands-on review.

Yale’s HomeKit Assure Smart Lock is down to $151

BuyDig via Rakuten is offering the Yale Assure Lock Smart Lock with HomeKit or Z-Wave compatibility at $151. That’s $70+ off the going rate found at retailers like Amazon and is the best offer we can find right now. When it comes to smart deadbolts, you’ll be hard pressed to find many options as slim as this one. Whether you choose HomeKit or Z-Wave, you’ll be able to hook it up with a compatible hub to gain remote access. A touchscreen keypad provides quick access to folks who’d prefer to enter a pin code instead of fumbling for their phone.

9to5Mac deal of the month

This month we’ve teamed up with HomeIQ to celebrate the launch of its new OnlyBrush iOS-controlled smart toothbrush and travel kit. For a limited time, you can preorder the new product 60% off with a special $60 early bird price. Get the HomeIQ OnlyBrush smart toothbrush & travel kit for $60 (Reg. $149).

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Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.

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