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Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys and writes a daily column of all of the best deals for 9to5Mac. 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 or over on Twitter @rikkaaltland.

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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra from $730, iPad mini 6 $109 off, Anker MagSafe chargers from $110, more

All of today’s best deals are now starting off the new work week by discounting Apple Watch Ultra styles from $730. Across all three of the different band designs, the savings land alongside iPad mini 6 lows at $109 off. Just be sure to prepare for iOS 17 launching this fall by scoring the perfect StandBy companion with one of Anker’s latest 15W MagSafe 3-in-1 chargers from $110. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker 15W MagSafe Charger

Tested: Anker’s new triangular 15W MagSafe 3-in-1 charger is perfect for StandBy in iOS 17

Anker’s latest MagSafe charging stand just hit the scene earlier this spring, arriving just in time to pair perfectly with the new StandBy mode for iPhone 14 coming in iOS 17. Capable of refueling your entire Apple kit, our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review is investigating if its more affordable price tag means it’s actually worth a spot on your nightstand.

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Friday’s best deals: 13-inch M2 MacBook Air hits $980, Sonos summer sale from $135, Satechi gear, more

We’re heading into the weekend with all of today’s best deals, courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. On tap for this Friday, Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is an even better value at $980. New all-time lows are delivering up to $160 in savings to go alongside a Sonos summer sale that’s marking down some of the most popular smart audio gear on the market from $134. And if you’re looking for the last charger your desk will need, a rare markdown is delivering Satechi’s latest 200W GaN power station with six USB-C ports for $128. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker’s new Prime charging lineup arrives in July with 27,650mAh power bank, 240W charger, more

Anker has a new charging lineup on the horizon that is set to be even more capable than previous releases. The new Anker Prime collection my drop GaN from its naming scheme, but still delivers on the efficiency and compact size offered by Gallium nitride tech, packing that into new power banks with up to 27,650mAh batteries and 240W charging stations.

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CASETiFY Spider-Man

CASETiFY’s latest case collection brings Spider-Man to your iPhone 14, AirPods, and more

Are your Spidey-Senses tingling or is that just CASETiFY’s newest collaboration? Today the popular smartphone case maker is back with its latest collection of themed covers, this time tapping into one of Marvel’s most beloved heroes. Miles Morales might be all Spider-Man fans can think about right now, but the folks at CASETiFY are going back to a more classic rendition of the hero for a new lineup of iPhone 14 cases, AirPods covers, and other gear for your web-slinging everyday carry.

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Mac Studio

Deals: M1 Max Mac Studio falls to new low at $300 off, 15-inch MacBook Air $100 off, iPad Pros from $729, more

Thursday has a new collection of Apple deals on tap, delivering all-time lows across three of the latest devices. Those who don’t need the new M2 Max model can save $300 on Apple’s M1 Max Mac Studio as a new all-time low arrives at $1,699. That’s being paired with a more portable way to take advantage of Apple Silicon, with the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro returning to the best Amazon price yet at $729. And if you’re looking to bring home a shiny new 15-inch MacBook Air, the latest M2 device is now $100 off at Amazon. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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First 15-inch MacBook Air and Apple Silicon Mac Pro orders now arriving to customers

Wednesday’s best deals: 15-inch M2 MacBook Air $1,234, M2 iPad Pro $99 off, MagSafe gear, more

Halfway through the work week, our friends at 9to5Toys are now back with all of today’s best discounts. After seeing Apple’s all-new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air begin shipping yesterday, the savings are getting even better with a drop down to $1,234. That’s joined by some of the best prices yet on Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at $99 off, which is joined by iOttie’s just-released iPhone 14 MagSafe car chargers from $34. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Satechi’s new USB-C docking station lets your 15-inch MacBook Air drive three 4K monitors

Satechi this week is launching the latest addition to its stable of workstation gadgets, giving Mac owners another way to interface with all of their favorite peripherals. The new Triple 4K Docking Station arrives with the ability to drive three monitors at once, turning your MacBook Air into more of a desktop-worthy machine with 100W pass-through charging and some additional I/O.

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AirPods Max

Deals: AirPods Max $99 off, Belkin Continuity Camera mount $25, ESR MagSafe Battery Pack $50, more

All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a chance to save on AirPods Max at $99 off. No refresh at WWDC means that these are and will still be Apple’s flagship listening experience for well into the future. From there, it’s all about iPhone 14 accessories with a pair of MagSafe add-ons. Belkin’s iPhone 14 MagSafe Mount complements Continuity Camera with a drop down to $25, which is paired with a chance to save on ESR’s new MagSafe power bank that doubles as a wallet and stand at $50. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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15-inch M2 MacBook Air now $49 off in Monday’s best deals, MagSafe Battery Pack $84, more

Ahead of 15-inch M2 MacBook Air launch day tomorrow, Amazon is now taking $49 off with a launch deal. This is the first discount on the entry-level model for those without edu access from Apple, too. It’s joined by an official Apple MagSafe Battery Pack price cut to $84, as well as a chance to save $50 on every Apple Watch Ultra style at Amazon. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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AirTags

AirTags fall to $25 each in Friday’s best deals, Beats Fit Pro $160, Twelve South MagSafe gear, more

All of today’s best discounts are now live heading into the weekend, with the best price of the year dropping AirTags down to $25. That’s joined by all nine Beats Fit Pro colors landing at $160 to go alongside this 3-in-1 MagSafe stand from Twelve South at its $75 low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M2 Pro MacBook Pro

Thursday’s best deals: 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, Aqara Home Key smart lock $161, more

Move over 15-inch MacBook Air – Apple’s latest professional machine is now an even better value thanks to an all-time low discount. Headlining all of today’s best deals, the M2 Pro MacBook Pro lands at $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut. Bringing HomeKit and more to your front door, the first discount is live on Aqara’s all-new Smart Lock U100 with Home Key support at $161, complementing all of these Philips Hue smart lighting deals from $13. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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13-inch M2 MacBook Air hits $999 in Wednesday’s best deals, Belkin 15W MagSafe charger $109, more

WWDC week is now halfway over, but the Apple deals are still flowing. On tap today for Wednesday, we’re tracking the best price of the year on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $999. Now more affordable than ever, the most popular macOS machine is $100 off the recently-updated MSRP. Those looking to try out StandBy in iOS 17 are also in luck today, with Belkin’s 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charger landing at an all-time low of $109. Plus, Beats Flex with Apple’s W1 chip are now an even better buy at $30. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tested: Satechi’s Pro Slim Hub is fit for 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 7-port USB 4 design

At the beginning of the year, Satechi launched its new Pro Hub Slim, a more compact version of its USB-C expansions for Mac. A slimmed-down version of the original models, the new Satechi Pro Slim Hub arrives with much of the expected premium build, matching Apple finishes, and USB 4 interface with seven ports in order to deliver a compelling option right before the 15-inch MacBook Air ships.

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Deals: Apple Watch SE 2 all-time lows from $219, OtterBox 20% off sale, Logitech Mac gear, more

Tuesday has a fresh batch of Apple deals courtesy of our friends at 9to5Toys. After seeing the new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air go up for pre-order, all-time lows are returning on Apple Watch SE 2 models from $219. That’s alongside a WWDC sale from OtterBox that takes 20% off popular iPhone 14 accessories like StandBy-ready MagSafe mounts and cases. Plus, Logitech’s popular MX Vertical Mouse for Mac has fallen to best price ever at $71. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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WWDC deals

WWDC deals: 11-inch M2 iPad Pro now $100 off, Anker Apple accessories from $12, more

It’s WWDC day and all of the best Apple discounts are following suit before the keynote later this morning. Leading the way is a $100 discount on Apple’s latest 11-inch M2 iPad Pro, which is now landing at the best price of the year. Also getting in on the savings, Anker’s annual WWDC sale has gone live live with Apple accessories from $12. And last up for the WWDC deals, Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro is an even better value at $600 off with 1TB or SSD storage and 16GB of RAM in tow. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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AirTags

Friday’s best deals: AirTags 4-pack $80, Sonos sale from $134, iPhone 12 $330, more

Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now going live, courtesy of our friends at 9to5toys. All headlined by one of the first discounts of the year on Apple’s AirTags with a 4-pack at $80. That’s then joined by a rare Sonos sale that’s discounting its lineup of AirPlay 2 smart speakers and soundbars from $134, not to mention the best value yet on Apple’s iPhone 12 at just $330. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker 100W USB-C Charger

Anker launches new and more affordable 100W USB-C Charger alongside 30W adapter [Deal]

Anker today is launching a new pair of USB-C chargers at the lower end of its lineup. Both the new 100W and 30W wall adapters arrive with designs that strike a better balance between must-have features and affordable price tags than many of its other higher-end solutions. Now available for purchase, each of the new Anker USB-C chargers is hitting Amazon with launch discounts attached.

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M1 Pro MacBook Pro

Save $899 on Apple’s 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro in Thursday’s best deals, Spigen 15W MagSafe gear, more

All of Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of 9to5Toys to start off the new month. On tap today, you can save $899 on Apple’s upgraded 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro while also locking in much of the same all-time low savings on the M1 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM at $1,170. New all-time lows are also arriving on Spigen’s 15W MagSafe OneTap Pro 3 car mounts from $64, which are joined by some unique LG monitors to complete your workstation. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Synology DS423

Synology debuts new budget-friendly 4-bay DS423 NAS with $370 price tag

Synology today is debuting a new budget-friendly addition to its popular stable of NAS. The new DiskStation DS423 arrives with a four-bay design and more entry-level spec sheet to help make this a notable option for those setting up their first NAS. It can be loaded with up to 72TB of storage while still clocking in as the brand’s most affordable four-bay offering at just $370.

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Wednesday’s best deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, iPhone 14/Pro official MagSafe cases $36, more

All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys. On this fine Wednesday, you can now save $249 on Apple’s Studio Display at the best price of the year. It’s joined by a pair of price cuts on official Apple iPhone 14/Pro silicone cases from $36, as well as the first discount on Razer’s all-new Kishi V2 controller grip at $89. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tested: ESR’s new MagSafe Power Bank is even more versatile with added wallet and stand

MagSafe accessories have matured quite a bit in the past few years since launch, with even newer players to the space like ESR stepping in to offer something refreshing. Today we’re taking a hands-on look at its latest debut, with the new HaloLock MagSafe Power Bank delivering a 3-in-1 design. On top of just juicing up your iPhone 14 while away from home, it’ll also double as a stand while sporting a slot to hold ID and bank cards.

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