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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: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro now $99 off, iPad mini 6 from $400, Philips Hue HomeKit gear from $20, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 30 2023 - 8:47 am PT
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All of Tuesday’s best deals are now up for grabs following the holiday weekend. Available this time around, Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro returns to the all-time low for one of the first times at $1,000. You can also save up to $109 on Apple’s latest iPad mini 6 at the best prices of the year to pair with the very first offer on Philips Hue’s new portable Go Table Lamp at $136. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best Memorial Day 2023 deals: Save on the latest from Apple, Google, OnePlus, more

Avatar for 9to5Toys from May 29 2023 - 8:15 am PT

Memorial Day has now arrived and with it has come a collection of deals from all of the top retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and many others. Giving you a chance to score some of the best prices of the year on the latest Apple products, Google smart home gear, TVs, and more, there is sure to be something on tap for everyone on sale. Head below for all of the best Memorial Day deals.

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Best Memorial Day weekend deals: M2 iPad Pro from $850, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Max $99 off, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 26 2023 - 8:52 am PT
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All of the best Memorial Day Apple deals are now live heading into the holiday weekend courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today, Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Pro starts off the savings from $850 to pair with one of the first chances to save this year on AirPods Max at $99 off. Not to mention all-time lows across Apple Watch Ultra styles from $702. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: AirPods Pro 2 land at $200, Apple Pencil 2 all-time low of $85, Twelve South sitewide sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 25 2023 - 8:50 am PT
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All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for the taking, courtesy of our pals over at 9to5Toys. On tap today, AirPods 2 have returned with a $49 discount attached to land at the second-best price yet at $200. If you’re looking to upgrade your iPad now that Final Cut Pro has launched, an all-time low has returned on Apple Pencil 2 at $85. Then go shop all of the Apple accessories in Twelve South’s 20% off Memorial Day sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Hands-on with 2023’s special edition Apple Watch Pride band

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 24 2023 - 1:40 pm PT
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Earlier this week, Apple began shipping its latest edition of Pride band for Apple Watch. The annual installment now comes to its seventh year, delivering just a single new addition to the collection. This year bringing a greater emphasis on commemorating the month, the 2023 Pride Band really celebrates Queer joy with a fitting confetti design. Now we’re taking a hands-on look at the new offering.

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12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro lands at $1,049 price in Wednesday’s best deals, AirTags $22 each, Sonos sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 24 2023 - 8:47 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs as we’re halfway through the workweek. The recent debut of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPadOS makes today’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro discount even better. The $50 price cut lands at the second-best offer yet and is joined by a rare chance to save on AirTags as they hit $22 each. Then go check out this iPhone 14-ready 15W Anker charging stand, as well as all of these Sonos discounts. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Save on official Apple Watch Milanese Loop and Leather Link bands at $52, iPhone 13 Pro leather cases at $15, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 23 2023 - 8:51 am PT
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Back with all of Tuesday’s best discounts, 9to5Toys has some notable Apple offers on tap from all around the web. Leading the way, official Apple Watch Milanese Loop and Leather Link bands now start at $52 all-time lows to go alongside these in-house iPhone 13 Pro/Max MagSafe leather cases at $15. Then giving AirPods Max a run for their money, Sony’s new XM5 ANC headphones are on sale for only the second time this year at $348. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: Apple MagSafe Power Bank $84, 10.9-inch iPad $399, $999 off M1 Pro MacBook Pros, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 22 2023 - 8:46 am PT
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Monday has arrived with a fresh batch of discounts in tow, all of which are headlined by only the second discount the year on Apple’s official MagSafe Power Bank at $84. All-time low price cuts have also arrived on Apple’s latest 10.9-inch iPad from $399 and its companion accessories. And if you’re not sold on the new M2 Pro models, there’s $609 or more in savings on Apple’s refurbished M1 Pro MacBook Pros at new all-time lows. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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kuo: New HomePod with built-in 7-inch display to be announced in early 2024

Friday’s best deals: HomePod 2 $279, exclusive Nomad 20% off iPhone 14 case sale, Belkin MagSafe gear, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 19 2023 - 8:47 am PT
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We’re heading into the weekend with a fresh roundup of all today’s best discounts. Serving up the best of the best, 9to5Toys has found a few offers worth a closer look below. Taking the spotlight, you can still score the very first price cut on Apple’s just-refreshed HomePod 2 at $279. That’s joined by an exclusive extra 20% off sale on Nomad’s signature iPhone 14 cases that’s still up for the taking. And speaking of iPhone 14 companions, Belkin’s original 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand has hit $115. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: iPhone 14 Plus sees rare refurb discount at $379 off, M1 Mac mini hits $420, Apple Watch Series 7, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 18 2023 - 8:56 am PT
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All of today’s best deals have been rounded up courtesy of our pals at 9to5Toys. On tap for Thursday, a rare refurbished discount has landed on iPhone 14 Plus at $379 off. That’s joined by some savings on Apple Watch Series 7 models, as well as a new all-time low on M1 Mac mini at the nicest price yet of $420. That’s alongside iPhone accessories and more below the fold. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro now $250 off in Wednesday’s best deals, Pro Display XDR $700 off, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 17 2023 - 8:49 am PT
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All of Wednesday’s best deals are now live to celebrate the halfway point in the work week. On tap today we have some notable deals from the Apple world, including the best price yet on the new 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off. That’s paired with a new all-time low on the flagship Pro Display XDR that’s now a touch more affordable at $700 off. Then go score a spare Apple MagSafe 3 Mac charger with the first discount of the year at $46. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Hands-on: Skullcandy launches new Crusher ANC 2 headphones with dedicated bass slider

Avatar for 9to5Toys from May 16 2023 - 1:17 pm PT

Skullcandy today is launching its latest pair of ANC headphones. The new Crusher ANC 2 deliver Skullcandy’s latest over-ear designs that on top of delivering stables like active noise cancellation, also come backed by some more standout inclusions. There’s up to 60-hour playback on a single charge, not to mention built-in Tile tracking and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. But the real star of the show from my listening so far is the Crusher bass controls, making these headphones standout from the competition.

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Deals: M2 Mac mini starts from $500, Samsung M8 AirPlay 2 monitor $471, Beats Studio Buds $94, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 16 2023 - 8:47 am PT
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Tuesday is ushering in a fresh batch of discounts, and 9to5Toys has done the work to get the best of the best all rounded up below. On tap today, we have all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini that make its most affordable macOS machines an even better value from $500. A notable companion, Samsung’s M8 Smart Monitor is now down to $471 to join the best price of the year on Beats Studio Buds at $94. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: New lows on Apple Pencil 2 at $85 and Apple Watch Ultra at $97 off, plus M2 MacBook Air and more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 15 2023 - 8:56 am PT
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All of Monday’s best deals are now up for the taking, thanks to our pals over at 9to5Toys. On tap to start the week, a new all-time low has arrived on Apple Pencil 2 at $85. That’s joined by much of the same best price ever status on Apple Watch Ultra at $702. Not to mention, Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air with MagSafe now at $199 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: Sennheiser’s new Momentum 4 might not be AirPods Max, but it’s the next best thing

Avatar for 9to5Toys from May 11 2023 - 12:17 pm PT

Earlier in the spring we covered a discount on AirPods Max, to which readers chimed in that despite being $100 off, there are better options out there. One of the cited options at the top of everyone’s list is the Sennheiser Momentum 4, a recently-released pair of over ear headphones from one of the more beloved brands on the market. I’ve been daily driving these for the past month, and have to say that I agree. But just how well do they stack up against Apple’s flagship headphones?

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M2 Pro Mac mini now $100 off in Thursday’s best deals, new Beats Fit Pro colors $160 lows, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 11 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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It’s Thursday, and the team at 9to5Toys has rounded up all of today’s best deals. The best of the best are now on tap below the fold, with a $100 discount landing on Apple’s M2 Pro Mac mini in a rare Amazon sale. That’s joined by a chance to save on the just-released Beats Fit Pro in new Volt Yellow, Coral Pink, and Tidal Blue styles as pricing hits $160. Then give Siri energy monitoring capabilities with Eve’s HomeKit Thread Smart Plug at $30. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: HomePod 2 sees first discount to $279, M2 MacBook Air $499 off, iPad Air 5, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 10 2023 - 8:57 am PT
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We’re now halfway through the work week, and all of today’s best deals are up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys. Leading the pack, the very first discount has arrived on Apple’s just-refreshed HomePod 2 at $279. From there, you can run Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad Air 5 while pocketing $99 in savings. Or go look at this refurbished sale at Woot on Apple’s M2 MacBook Air at $499 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tested: Shargeek’s latest charger merges classic Macintosh vibes with 67W GaN power

Avatar for 9to5Toys from May 9 2023 - 1:30 pm PT

Late last year, Shargeek launched a new version of its popular Mac-themed USB-C charger. Stepping up to include even more power into much of the same classic Apple form-factor, the new release can refuel far more than just an iPhone. Having just launched, we’re taking a hands-on look to see if the new Shargeek Retro 67W GaN Charger and its iconic design are worth the $79 price tag.

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 8 lows from $329, M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 14 cases, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 9 2023 - 8:47 am PT
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It’s Tuesday and our pals over at 9to5Toys have combed through the web to find all of today’s best Apple deals. With a fresh batch now on tap, Apple Watch Series 8 comes in four aluminum styles from $329 all-time lows. If you’re looking to refresh your iPhone 14 with a new look and feel for spring, you can also save on nearly all of Apple’s official MagSafe cases from $40. With an all-time low on the 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro landing at $250 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, AirPods Pro 2 $200, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 8 2023 - 8:46 am PT
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Kicking off a new week, 9to5Toys is bringing us all of the best discounts for this fine Monday. Amongst all of the other savings up for grabs, Apple’s latest 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro is now down to all-time low prices at $249 off. Also on sale and seeing the first discount is months are AirPods Pro 2 at $200, which rounds out the deals today alongside an Anker iPhone charger Gold Box from $9. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: AirPods 3 from $125, exclusive 20% off Nomad iPhone 14 case sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland May 5 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now up for grabs thanks to the fine folks over at 9to5Toys. For this fine Friday, AirPods 3 are now at some of the best prices of the year starting at $125. That’s alongside an exclusive batch of discounts on Nomad’s popular iPhone 14/Plus cases to go alongside Twelve South’s ParcSlope MacBook and iPad stand and its first discount of the year to $48. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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