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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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Best Apple Prime Day 2022 deals: AirPods Pro $170, Apple Watch Series 7 $279, M1 Macs, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 13 2022 - 2:00 pm PT
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Amazon Prime Day week has arrived and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Alongside Amazon just getting in on the savings, various other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also launching their own savings events to compete. Below you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals across a range of categories like tech, home goods, fashion, and of course, the latest from Apple.

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Top 10 Prime Day deals still available

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jul 13 2022 - 12:57 pm PT

Over the past two days, we’ve been scouring the far reaches of Amazon and beyond in order to showcase all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals. While you’ll still find a collection of discounts live until the shopping event closes its virtual doors, we’ve highlighted the top 10 Prime Day deals still available to help cut to the chase. Including notable price drops from Apple, Beats, Google, and more, as well as Chromebooks, storage, and gaming gear, these deals will likely be gone at 3 a.m. EST.

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Monday’s best deals: 11-inch M1 iPad Pro $249 off, AirPods Pro $170, Eve HomeKit gear, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 11 2022 - 8:49 am PT
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Starting off a new week, all of today’s best deals are now live ahead of the Prime Day festivities. Leading the way, Apple’s 11-inch M1 iPad Pro is down to $699 alongside AirPods Pro with refreshed MagSafe case hitting a new 2022 low of $170. Also, go check out all of the Eve HomeKit accessories from $32. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M2 MacBook Pro sees first discount in Friday’s best deals, Magic Trackpad 2 hits $90, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 8 2022 - 8:57 am PT
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Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are headlined by the first discounts on Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro from $1,234. That’s alongside Apple Magic Trackpad 2 dropping to $90 and this pre-Prime Day Anker weekend sale from $11. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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HomePod mini hits $83 in Wednesday’s best deals, plus Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard and more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 6 2022 - 8:55 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking with a rare discount on all five HomePod mini colors leading the way. That’s alongside Logitech’s just-released MX Mechanical Mac Keyboard at $144 and Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe charger from $51. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now up to $449 off, iPhone SE 3 pre-paid $380, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 5 2022 - 8:59 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking following the holiday weekend, with some holdovers on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. That’s alongside Anker’s MagGo MagSafe Power Bank at $44 and a chance to score a pre-paid iPhone SE 3 discount. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best July 4th 2022 deals: Save on the latest from Apple, Google, Amazon, more

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jul 4 2022 - 8:01 am PT

As we see each year, Independence Day has arrived with a massive assortment of discounts to kick off the summer sale season. Courtesy of top retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and many others, you’ll be able to lock-in price cuts across the latest from Apple, Google, and our other favorite brands here at 9to5. Head below for all of the best July 4th deals.

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Apple Watch Series 7 start at $329 in best July 4th deals, Sonos sale from $119, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jul 1 2022 - 8:57 am PT
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Heading into the holiday weekend, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by July 4th Apple Watch Series 7 discounts from $329. That’s alongside a refurbished Sonos sale from $119 with new all-time lows to go alongside $299 in savings on M1 MacBook Pro. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro $199 off, Twelve South July 4th Apple accessory sale, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 30 2022 - 8:58 am PT
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June is coming to a close and bringing with it a collection of the best Apple deals. Today’s highlights kick off with an Amazon clearance sale on the 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro at $199 off. That’s alongside Apple’s official iPhone 13 Pro MagSafe Clear Case hitting $39 and the annual Twelve South July 4th sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Wednesday’s best deals: 10.2-inch iPad $309, official Apple MagSafe charger $36, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 29 2022 - 8:54 am PT
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It’s Wednesday! And all of today’s best mid-week deals are now headlined by Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad from $309. That’s alongside a chance to save on Apple’s official MagSafe charger for only the second time this year and the first price cut on TP-Link’s all-new energy monitoring HomeKit smart plugs. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple M1 Pro MacBook Pros $200 off, 11-inch M1 iPad Pro $699, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 27 2022 - 8:52 am PT
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Starting off the week, all of today’s best deals are taking $200 off Apple’s 14- and 16-inch m1 Pro MacBook Pros. That’s alongside the best price of the year on 11-inch M1 iPad Pro at $699 and a chance to score the official Apple Watch leather Link band for $85. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: M1 Mac mini returns to low of $570, Nomad Base Station $84, MagSafe 3 Mac cable $45, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 23 2022 - 8:52 am PT
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All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by another chance to score an all-time low on M1 Mac mini at $570. That’s alongside the first discount on Apple’s MagSafe 3 Mac charger at $45 and an exclusive price cut on Nomad’s magnetic Base Station charging hub. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Smart Folio iPad Pro cases start at $37 in today’s best deals, AirTag covers $21, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 22 2022 - 8:52 am PT
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All of today’s discounts are headlined by Apple Smart Folio iPad Pro cases starting at $37. That’s alongside offical leather/silicone AirTag Loops from $21 and the very first discounts on Moment’s new iPhone MagSafe mounts. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Spigen Gold Box Apple accessory sale from $6, Brydge MAX Keyboard Case, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 21 2022 - 8:52 am PT
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All of today’s best deals are headlined by another chance to score an all-time low on the latest Apple TV 4K at $49 off. That’s alongside a 1-day Spigen Apple Gold Box sale from $6 as well as the Twelve South AirFly Pro audio adapter at $47. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Tested: Satechi’s new aluminum Slim Dock is a premium USB-C companion to your M1 iMac

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jun 20 2022 - 12:19 pm PT

Satechi recently launched its latest Mac accessory, aiming to fix the most inconvenient feature of Apple’s latest M1 iMac. Packed into an aluminum design that rests on the stand of the desktop machine, the new Satechi iMac Slim Dock brings ports to the front alongside an M.2 NVMe enclosure and more. But is it worth the premium price tag? Our latest Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at what to expect.

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M1 MacBook Air now $99 off in Monday’s best deals, plus Anker sale from $13 and more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jun 20 2022 - 8:49 am PT
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Another new week has arrived and all of the best deals are now following suit! Everything kicks off with a $99 discount on M1 MacBook Air to go alongside the first price cuts on Sony’s new LinkBuds/S earbuds from $158. That’s alongside the latest Anker iPhone accessory sale from $13. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Anker launches new 5-in-1 USB-C hub designed for Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac [Deal]

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jun 17 2022 - 10:46 am PT

Today, Anker is out with the latest addition to its lineup of USB-C hubs – this time specifically targeting a single model in Apple’s stable. Designed for the latest 24-inch M1 iMac, the new Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub with a metal build brings a series of ports you’ll use every day to the front of your machine. Now available with a launch discount attached, all of the details are down below.

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