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Rikka Altland

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 M1 MacBook Air hits $680, refurb iPhone 13 at $550 low, more

Rikka Altland Apr 11 2023 - 8:53 am PT

Back for Tuesday, all of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs, courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today, there’s never been a better time to score Apple’s M1 MacBook Air at $680. Much of that same all-time low status is being applied to iPhone 13, with a refurbished sale that now starts at $550. And to wrap up, Belkin’s 15W 2-in-1 MagSafe charging stand clocks in at a new 2023 low of $70. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Mac shipments | M2 MacBook Pro models shown

Deals: M2 Pro MacBook Pro second-best prices $150 off, black Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, more

Rikka Altland Apr 10 2023 - 8:48 am PT

We’re back with another round of Monday’s best discounts. Courtesy of the fine folks over at 9to5Toys, all of the workweek’s best price cuts are all in one place. Leading the way, the second-best prices have landed on Apple’s new M2 Pro MacBook Pros at $149 off to join some official Magic Keyboard and Trackpad markdowns from $140, not to mention this spring Anker Gold Box sale from $10. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, M2 Mac mini from $500 lows, Anker gear, more

Rikka Altland Apr 7 2023 - 9:28 am PT

Heading into the weekend with all of today’s best deals, 9to5Toys is back with an assortment of offers for Friday. This time on tap, we have the second-best price yet on Apple Studio Display at $249 off. A nice companion, the M2 Mac mini now starts from $500 and is down to Amazon lows. Plus, iPhone 14 owners can score one of Anker’s new plant-based Lightning cables at $15. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tested: Belkin’s refreshed MagSafe Power Bank delights with new spring-ready styles

from 9to5Toys Apr 6 2023 - 1:12 pm PT

Last month, Belkin refreshed some of its latest MagSafe power banks with some new spring colors, and today we’re taking a hands-on look. Ready to refresh your iPhone 14 through the new season and beyond, this portable power pack arrives in new purple or pink designs. Complete with a fold out kickstand and MagSafe support, we’re seeing just how fresh these new releases are.

M2 Mac mini

Deals: M2 Mac mini all-time low at $109 off, 10.9-inch iPad at $399, official Apple Watch bands from $19, more

Rikka Altland Apr 6 2023 - 8:54 am PT

All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs courtesy of our friends at 9to5Toys. Leading the way is a new all-time low on Apple’s latest 512GB M2 Mac mini at $109 off. You can also take one of Apple’s most recent portable releases for a spin with an all-time low on the 10.9-inch iPad in four fun colors at $399. Not to mention, official Apple Watch bands starting at $19. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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11-inch M2 iPad Pro lands at best price of the year in Wednesday’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8 from $329, more

Rikka Altland Apr 5 2023 - 8:46 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs for Wednesday courtesy of 9to5Toys. The best price of the year on Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Pro headlines the lot at $750, which is joined by Amazon lows on Apple Watch Series 8 styles just in time for spring at $70 off. Not to mention some deeper discounts on Apple’s official iPhone 14/Plus MagSafe leather cases, which now start at $29. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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apple watch se 2

Deals: Apple Watch SE 2 hits $219, Anker wireless mic kit $220, Nanoleaf HomeKit lights, more

Rikka Altland Apr 4 2023 - 8:52 am PT

All of today’s best deals are up for grabs on this fine Tuesday, with 9to5Toys dishing out some notable chances to save. Just in time for spring workouts, all-time lows have gone live on Apple Watch SE 2 styles from $219. Much of that same best price yet status carries over to Anker’s just-released M650 wireless microphone kit for Mac and iPhone, as its very first discount arrives at $220. Plus, Nanoleaf’s new Shapes Ultra Black Triangles are on sale at $200. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best Apple deals: M1 iPad Air 5 $99 off, Apple Watch Ultra lows $730, more

Rikka Altland Apr 3 2023 - 8:51 am PT

Kicking off a new work week, Monday has a fresh collection of price cuts for us today courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. On tap today is Apple’s latest M1 iPad Air 5 at best prices of the year following $99 discounts. Much of the same all-time lows have arrived just in time for spring on Apple Watch Ultra styles at $730, too. And if your iPhone 14 needs a new on-the-go charging solution, Satechi’s new Duo Wireless Stand has dropped to $85. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Celebrate World Backup Day with our top NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks

from 9to5Toys Mar 31 2023 - 12:29 pm PT

World Backup Day has arrived, and like every year, is reminding you that it’s time to be smarter about your data. Whether it’s beloved family photos, Time Machine backups of your Mac, or your expansive media server, having plan in place to ensure all of your data is protected is crucial. NAS plays an important role in this, and today for the occasion, we’re taking a look at what three different models from Synology bring to the table to join all of the price cuts now live on hard drives and more. Head below for all of our World Backup Day NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks.

iPad mini 6

Friday’s best deals: iPad mini 6 $99 off, World Backup Day hard drive and SSD sale, more

Rikka Altland Mar 31 2023 - 8:46 am PT

Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by one of the first chances to save this year on iPad mini 6. Dropping to the second-best price of the year at $99 off, it’s Apple’s most compact iPadOS experience and now an even better value. It’s also World Backup Day over at 9to5Toys and around the globe, and fittingly a whole host of storage discounts are live on hard drives, SSDs, and more. Plus, various Synology NAS are on sale at the best prices of the year, too. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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11-inch iPad Pro miniLED

Deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro starts from $900 lows, official Apple MagSafe Charger $31, more

Rikka Altland Mar 30 2023 - 8:47 am PT

Into the second half of the work week, 9to5Toys has rounded up all of the best Apple discounts for us today. Headlining is a series of all-time lows on 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro models from $900. If those up to $899 in savings aren’t enticing enough, Apple’s official MagSafe charger has hit the best price of the year at $31. That’s alongside a new everyday carry upgrade for your Apple setup with UGREEN’s 2-port 45W USB-C GaN charger at $26. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M2 Pro Mac mini now $49 off in Wednesday’s best deals, Apple Watch Leather Link bands $52, more

Rikka Altland Mar 29 2023 - 8:45 am PT

We’re now halfway through the week with all of today’s best discounts for Wednesday are up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys. This time around, a return to the all-time low on Apple’s new M2 Pro Mac mini takes the spotlight at $49 off. It’s then joined by much of the same best savings on official Apple Watch Leather Link bands at $52, as well as an Anker spring sale on iPhone essentials starting at $11. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Twelve South refreshes BookBook leather cover lineup with new 10th Gen iPad case

from 9to5Toys Mar 28 2023 - 10:08 am PT

Twelve South’s BookBook cover may very well be one of the brand’s most iconic releases of all-time, and today the company is bringing those signature stylings to Apple’s latest iPad form-factor. The new 10th Gen iPad hit the scene last fall with a refreshed 10.9-inch screen and landscape-first build, and now Twelve South is wrapping it in a protective leather cover thanks to the new BookBook 10th Gen iPad case.

M1 Pro MacBook Pro

Deals: 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro $559 off, Satechi 20% off Apple accessory sale, more

Rikka Altland Mar 28 2023 - 8:47 am PT

We’re back with the Tuesday edition of today’s best deals, all provided by the folks over at 9to5Toys. This time around we’re tracking the best value yet on Apple’s 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro, as it hits $1,440. Satechi is also ringing in spring with a new sitewide Apple accessory sale at 20% off to join a markdown on DJI’s OM 5 iPhone gimbal at $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: Bowers & Wilkins’ new Pi7 S2 earbuds deliver my favorite hi-fi listening experience yet

from 9to5Toys Mar 27 2023 - 1:41 pm PT

Last I checked in on the true wireless earbuds front, I was taking a look at all of the options from last year and sorting through the best of the best to pick some favorites. And while I praised plenty of offerings from 2022 for having unique feature sets, comfy in-ear builds, and of course just sounding great, there’s a new pair of earbuds on the market that has quickly become my favorite. You may balk at the seriously steep price tag of the new Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2, but I’m here to tell you just why these high-end buds are worth a listen.

Monday’s best deals: M2 Pro MacBook Pro $275 off, Apple Watch Milanese Loop $53, Beats earbuds, more

Rikka Altland Mar 27 2023 - 8:54 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now going live courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. This week is seeing some price cuts land on Apple’s latest 16- and 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pros at up to $275 off. Not to mention, rare savings on the official Apple Watch Milanese Loop bands at $53 each, as well as a Beats earbuds sale to start the week. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: HomePod mini hits $67, M2 MacBook Air $150 off, Magic Keyboard Folio $229, more

Rikka Altland Mar 24 2023 - 8:46 am PT

All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs as the weekend begins to unfold. All brought to us by 9to5Toys, everything kicks off with a rare chance to save on HomePod mini, which comes in all five colors at $67. The second-best price to date has also arrived on Apple’s M2 MacBook Air, now landing at $150 off. Plus, you can outfit Apple’s new 10th Gen iPad with a Magic Keyboard Folio for its best price of $229. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Astropad Studio Apple Pencil Hover

Apple Pencil 2 hits $90 in Thursday’s best deals, Apple Watch Link Bracelets from $236, more

Rikka Altland Mar 23 2023 - 8:53 am PT

All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys, with a series of Apple price cuts on tap. Leading the way to join all of the iPad discounts earlier in the week is the Apple Pencil 2 at $90. It is complemented by the OG Apple Pencil with USB-C adapter at $80. Not to mention, rare discounts on official Apple Watch Link Bracelets from $236 and the best price of the year on AirPods 2 at $90. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Studio Display vs LG UltraFine and Pro Display XDR

Deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, 11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at $239, AirTags from $22, more

Rikka Altland Mar 22 2023 - 8:46 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, delivering some notable savings now that we’re halfway through the work week. Provided by our pals at 9to5Toys, Wednesday is now seeing the second-best price yet land on Apple’s Studio Display at $249 off. The lowest price of the year has also arrived on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $239, which is joined by the first chances in 2023 to save on AirTags from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tuesday’s best deals: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro $200 off, M1 iPad Pro $699 off lows, more

Rikka Altland Mar 21 2023 - 8:46 am PT

All of Tuesday’s best discounts are now live thanks to the reporting over at 9to5Toys, with a pair of notable iPad offers leading the way. You can now save $200 on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at its second-best price yet. Or if you’re not sold on the latest from Apple Silicon, the previous-generation cellular 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros should do the trick with up to $699 in savings attached. Then be sure to go check out OtterBox’s iPhone 14 power bank with MagSafe passthrough charging as it hits $41. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker’s new 15W MagSafe charger for iPhone 14 arrives with triangular 3-in-1 design

from 9to5Toys Mar 21 2023 - 7:35 am PT

Anker today is launching its second-ever 15W MagSafe charging stand. After the first one landed earlier in the year, the company is out with a refreshed take on the desktop charging system that ditches the cube design we last saw for another geometric form factor. The new Anker 737 MagGo Charger packs much of the same 3-in-1 design that we’ve come to expect and is now available for purchase with a launch discount attached.

iPhone 14 cases

Deals: Official Apple iPhone 14 series cases from $31, black Magic Trackpad II $120, more

Rikka Altland Mar 20 2023 - 8:49 am PT

With Monday now ushering in the new work week, we’re checking in with the folks over at 9to5Toys to see what’s on tap for all of today’s best deals. The savings today kick off with Apple’s entire collection of official iPhone 14 cases starting at $31, delivering some of the best prices ever in the process thanks to Amazon. Then the discounts carry over to the macOS side of the lineup, with markdowns on Apple’s official black Magic Trackpad II and Touch ID Magic Keyboard. Not to mention, $199 off all-time lows on M1 iMac. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Belkin MagSafe power bank

Belkin refreshes Boost↑Charge MagSafe power bank in two new spring styles

from 9to5Toys Mar 17 2023 - 10:00 am PT

Belkin today is rolling with the spring season change and launching a pair of refreshed colorways for one of its popular iPhone 14 accessories. Belkin Boost↑Charge Wireless Power Bank is already a notable option for MagSafe-enabled devices, and now the accessory now comes in some spring-ready styles thanks to refreshed purple and pink designs. Launching with more affordable prices than the previous offerings, these still deliver MagSafe builds with foldout kickstands.

Friday’s best deals: Apple M2 Mac mini $99 off, M1 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, more

Rikka Altland Mar 17 2023 - 8:46 am PT

We’re heading into the weekend with a new collection of Friday’s best deals, all brought to us courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today is a new all-time low on Apple’s just-released M2 Mac mini at $99 off. That’s joined by a more portable offering, with a $500 discount on Apple’s 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro. And if you need a must-have Mac accessory, Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is now down to $104. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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