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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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M2 MacBook

M2 MacBook Pro $200 off in Tuesday’s best deals, iPad mini 6 hits $400, Apple Watch clearance, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Sep 6 2022 - 9:08 am PT
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Following up the long Labor Day weekend, all of today’s best deals are pouring in, and there’s a fresh batch of Apple’s latest releases up for grabs. The all-new M2 MacBook Pro is now $200 off and joining an all-time low on the beloved and compact iPad mini 6 at $400. Not to mention deep discounts on Apple Watch Series 6 models from $230. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best Labor Day Deals: Save on Apple, Android, smart home gear, home goods, more

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Sep 5 2022 - 7:59 am PT

Labor Day has officially arrived to close out the holiday weekend and transition away from summer into fall. Throughout the past week we’ve seen a wide range of discounts go live in honor of the holiday and today we’re rounding up the largest collection of price cuts since Prime Day. Spanning every product category and delivering some of the best prices of the year, below you’ll find all of the best Labor Day deals on tech, home goods, fashion, and more.

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M2 MacBook Air review

Best Labor Day weekend deals: M2 MacBook Air $100 off, annual Best Buy Apple sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Sep 2 2022 - 8:58 am PT
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We’re heading into Labor Day weekend and rounding up all of the best Apple deals to celebrate. First things first, we have a new all-time low on the sought-after Midnight M2 MacBook Air at $100 off alongside a wide-ranging Best Buy sale on Macs and much more. Not to mention, another chance to score the best price of the year on Apple Pencil 2 at $99. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple MagSafe charger

Thursday’s best deals: Apple MagSafe charger $30, Twelve South sale, AirPods Max $370, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Sep 1 2022 - 8:51 am PT
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September 1 is ushering in a new month as well as a fresh batch of discounts ahead of Labor Day. Kicking things off, we have the best price of the year on Apple’s official MagSafe charger at $30 joined by a sitewide sale from one of our favorite accessory makers, Twelve South, in honor of the holiday. Not to mention ongoing AirPods Max deals from $370. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Magic Keyboard

Apple Magic Keyboard and AirPods Max fall to lowest prices of the year Wednesday’s best deals

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 31 2022 - 8:57 am PT
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We’re halfway through the week, and the best deals are flowing in for Wednesday. All-time lows on Apple Magic Keyboard refurbished models are now live from $155 ahead of Labor Day to join the best prices of the year on AirPods Max at $120 off. Not to mention, the first markdowns on Eve’s new Aqua HomeKit water controller at $130 with Thread in tow. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Nomad Gold Limited Edition Base One Max MagSafe charger

Deals: Nomad Apple Accessory sale, WD storage Gold Box, Sony XM5 headphones, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 30 2022 - 8:52 am PT
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Tuesday has arrived and is carrying in all of today’s best deals head of Labor Day. Leading the way we have a Nomad Labor Day sale on must-have Apple accessories. Amazon also launched a Gold Box WD and SanDisk storage sale from $17 to go alongside one of the first chances to save on Sony’s new XM5 ANC Headphones. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: M1 Pro MacBook Pros $400 off, 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro $999, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 29 2022 - 8:55 am PT
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All of this week’s best deals are now kicking off with new all-time lows on M1 Pro MacBook Pro models at $400 off ahead of Labor Day. That’s alongside a chance to save on 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro for the first time in months and a new 2022 low on Beats Flex earbuds at $35. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 10.2-inch iPad low at $280, iPhone 12/Pro Max/mini refurb from $370, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 26 2022 - 8:50 am PT
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Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by a refurbished iPhone 12/Pro Max/mini sale from $370. Alongside the previous-generation handsets, you can score an all-time low on 10.2-inch iPad at $280 as well as a collection of ESR Apple gear for back to school. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Watch Series 7

Deals: Apple Watch Series 7 up to $150 off, Philips Hue HomeKit bulbs from $20, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 25 2022 - 9:17 am PT
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All of Thursday’s best deals are now headlined by Apple Watch Series 7 models on sale from $290; Amazon lows ahead of next month’s keynote event. Samsung’s latest Frame 2022 TVs are also up for grabs at the best prices yet with their unique designs and AirPlay 2 in tow from $740. Plus, Philips Hue Color/White Ambiance smart bulbs from $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Touchscreen Mac

M1 Pro MacBook Pros now $200+ off in Wednesday’s best deals, Satechi sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 24 2022 - 8:57 am PT
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Halfway through the week, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by 14- and 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pros at $200 off or more. Those are joined by a Satechi Gold Box sale from $48 on popular Apple accessories, as well as the DJI OM 5 iPhone gimbal at $129. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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MagSafe Charger

Deals: Apple MagSafe Charger hits $30, Magic Trackpad 2 $85, iPhone 13 cases from $28, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 23 2022 - 8:51 am PT
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Today’s best deals kick off as Tim Cook makes trying out Apple’s official MagSafe Charger more affordable than ever at $30. You can also upgrade your macOS setup with a new 2022 low on Apple Magic Trackpad 2 at $85 while outfitting your iPhone 13 with official MagSafe silicone cases from $28. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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iPad mini 6 back in stock at $440, Mac Studio $200 off, Anker gear, more in today’s best deals

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 22 2022 - 9:02 am PT
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Kicking off another new work week, all of today’s best deals are headlined by iPad mini 6 stock finally returning with discounts from $440. You’ll also be able to score all-time lows on Mac Studio at $200 off, as well as the very first discounts on Anker’s new GaNPrime chargers from $52. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Watch Series 7

Deals: Apple Watch Series 7 start at $270, Nomad 20% off iPhone accessory sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 17 2022 - 8:50 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs to mark the halfway point through the week, and Apple Watch Series 7 on sale from $270 lead the way. A 20% off Nomad sale also has its new Base One 15W MagSafe charger at $80, and you can now score AirPods 3 in stock at $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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iPad Pro

Tuesday’s best deals: 11-inch iPad Pro from $700, AirPods 3 refurb hit $110, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 16 2022 - 8:49 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by 11-inch iPad Pro on sale from $700. Apple’s latest AirPods 3 are also getting in on the savings with a refurbished discount to $110 to go alongside the ongoing M2 MacBook Air sale at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: Twelve South launches new Curve Flex MacBook stand with adjustable aluminum build

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Aug 16 2022 - 6:02 am PT

Today, Twelve South is launching an all-new addition to its lineup of MacBook stands, and it just so happens to be the brand’s most versatile option yet. Meet the new Curve Flex, an adjustable way to prop up your machine at the desk with an aluminum design that can fold open to elevate your device up to 22 inches off the desktop. Head below as we take a hands-on look at what to expect from the new Twelve South Curve Flex.

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M2 MacBook Air

M2 MacBook Air sees $100 discount in Monday’s best deals, Magic Keyboard $75, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Aug 15 2022 - 8:48 am PT
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Kicking off a new week, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by a $100 discount on M2 MacBook Air. Joined by one of the first discounts on Apple’s official Magic Keyboard at $75, there’s also refurbished 24-inch M1 iMac models from $1,190. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker’s new PowerCore 24K power bank sports a 140W USB-C PD output for MacBook charging

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Aug 10 2022 - 11:21 am PT

Just after seeing Anker launch its new GaNPrime series earlier in the summer, Anker is now back today with the debut of one of its most capable portable power banks to date. Arriving with an impressive 24,000mAh of capacity, the new fittingly-named PowerCore 24K packs an even more notable 140W charging output for topping off everything from iPhones to MacBooks.

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