BundleHunt’s latest macOS bundle sale starts the year with 45 apps from $1

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BundleHunt today is launching its first macOS app bundle sale of the year. As we really only see a few times each year, you’ll be able to save on over 40 different apps for your Mac, all of which start at just $1. The whole catalog arrives with support for macOS Sonoma and comes with lifetime access. That makes this a perfect time to score some top-rated picks to elevate your workflow or score some new software for your new M3 MacBook and more. Head below for a few details on our top picks or dive into the entire sale here.

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Prepare for tax season with Canon’s MegaTank printer with AirPrint at $149 (Save $81)

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Amazon is now offering the Canon MegaTank All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $149 shipped. Today’s offer is the perfect option for tax season if you just need something that is going to handle printing out documents and receipts, and now it’s $81 off the usual $230 price tag. This is matching the second-best price to date, too, coming within $25 of the all-time low from last holiday season. Head below for all of the detials.

LEGO’s fan vote for BrickLink Designer Program Series 4 sets is now live

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The next crowd vote for the LEGO BrickLink Designer Program is going live today. Marking the fourth round of the program that turns fan-made projects into sets you can actually buy, there are nearly 300 custom creations making the cut for Series 4 that you can vote on right now.

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Anker’s 20,000mAh Prime USB-C Power Bank lands at $90 (New low, Reg. $130)

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Anker’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its new Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank for $89.99 shipped. This is 30% off the usual $130 price tag and a new all-time low. We last saw this on sale for $104, and now it’s an extra $14 off. The new Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank arrives as a new iteration of last year’s PowerCore 24K. Now sporting that same form-factor with a built-in screen for monitoring charging stats, the new Prime version packs a 20,000mAh battery alongside a 200W output for its dual USB-C ports and USB-A slot. You can learn more in our launch coverage which takes a closer look at the whole Anker Prime lineup.

Polaroid’s new I-2 Instant Camera sees first discount to $524 with film pack ($625 value)

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Amazon is now offering the Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera with a bundled film pack for $523.86 shipped after the on-page coupon has been clipped. Today’s offer drops from the usual $600 price tag of the instant camera alone, while the 16 included photo prints adds another $25 on top. The discount takes $101 off the combined prices and delivers a new all-time low. It’s one of the first chances to save period, and is the best value we’ve seen, too. Our launch coverage breaks down what’s new with the compnay’s most capable and expensive release yet.

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Jabra Elite 5 earbuds offer ANC and Google Fast Pair at $85 (Reg. $150)

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Amazon is currently offering the Jabra Elite 5 Earbuds for $85.49 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. You’d more regularly pay $150, with today’s offer saving you $65. It’s the third-best price we’ve tracked, and comes within $10 of the all-time low from back in December. This is also nearly $5 under our previous mention. The savings today apply to all three of the different colorways, as well. We explore what to expect below the fold, and our launch coverage offers some additional insight, too.

Sonos One SL works on its own with AirPlay 2 or as a smart satellite speaker at $150 (Reg. $200)

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Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering the Sonos One SL Smart Speaker for $149.99 shipped. Today’s offer is down from the usual $200 price tag and marking the best we have seen in ages. It started out the year with a limited-time drop to $159, and now it’s an extra $9 off to land at the lowest we’ve seen since before 2023. Sonos One SL arrives as one of the more standalone smart speakers from the brand, entering as a companion to the standard Gen 2 model.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Bespoke outperforms Watch 6 series at $300 (Save $150)

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Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Bespoke Edition for $299.99 shipped. This 45mm smartwatch normally sells for $450, and is now dropping down to its best price ever at $150 off. It last clocked in at $329 right before Black Friday last year, and now it beats that by an extra $29 to mark a new all-time low. Much of the same story is true for the LTE version, as it drops to one of the best prices ever at $349.99 from the usual $500 going rate. You can learn all about the Wear OS experience in our hands-on review or head below as we take a deeper dive at how it all stacks up.

Apple AirTags are down to just $24 each (Reg. $29), or grab a 4-pack at $79 and save $20

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Reg. $29 From $24

Amazon is now offering Apple AirTag deals for the first time since last year’s holiday shopping season. Right now, just a single one of the item finders will set you back $24 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is down from the usual $29 price tag and matches our previous mention to come within $1 of the fall’s best price. A better value, you can also bring four of Apple’s item finders to your luggage, keys, and other gear for less. The AirTag 4-pack sells for $79 on Amazon, down from its usual $99 going rate. This notably drops the price of each individual tracker down to under $20 each – meaning if you were going to buy more than a couple of the single packs, it’s a better idea to just go with the bundle.

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Amazon Echo Show 15 blurs the line between smart display and TV at $200 (Save $80)

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Amazon is currently offering the Echo Show 15 with bundled remote at $199.99 shipped. The usual $280 price tag is no more, and instead, you can save $80. Today’s discount is an extra $5 under our previous mention from back in December, and is the second-best offer yet. The only time we have seen it sell for less was back over Black Friday at $185. Now armed with full Fire TV support, the Echo Show 15 blurs the line between smart display and miniature TV with the best of both worlds. Dive into our announcement coverage for a closer look at how that all stacks up.

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Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Go 3 is within $16 of the Amazon low at $616 (Reg. $800)

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Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for $616.18 shipped. Available in both Platinum and Ice Blue designs, each of today’s price cuts drop from the usual $800 price tag. This is 23% off and marking the second-best discounts to date. We last saw these on sale for $600 even back over Black Friday, and now you can come within $16 of that holiday pricing from last year’s Thanksgiving Week festivities. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the third-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop.

Opal’s just-released Tadpole USB-C webcam is down to $129 (New low, Reg. $175)

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Amazon is now offering one of the first chances to save on the new Opal Tadpole. This new, 4K USB-C webcam just launched last fall, and now it’s down to $129 shipped. Available in both white and black designs, each one drops from the usual $175 price tag. It’s 26% off, and now only the second discount. Our last mention was back in December at $140, and now it’s an extra $11 off to hit that new all-time low status. We took a closer look at what to expect from the ultra-portable design in our launch coverage from last fall over at 9to5Mac.

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Samsung’s new 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor falls to $1,800 (Save $700), more

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Amazon is now offering the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor for $1,799.99 shipped. This is down from its usual $2,500 price tag and marking a new all-time low at $700 off. It’s still one of the first chances to save, but beats the previous Black Friday pricing by an extra $200. We broke down what the big deal was on this massive monitor back when it launched last fall. You can get a closer look below the fold, while also locking in a discount on the 49-inch counterpart.

Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM hits $1,579 (New low, Reg. $1,999)

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Through the end of the day, B&H is now offering Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,579 shipped. If you’re not sold on the newer M3 series, today’s price cut on the 16GB/1TB model offers a higher-end configuration for far less than its usual $2,199 price tag. This is $600 off and marking a new all-time low, beating our previous Black Friday mention by an extra $200 in the process. Apple’s now previous-generation MacBook Pro comes outfitted with the same form-factors as the newer models, centered around a 14-inch Liquid Retina display, M2 Pro processor, and everything else we cover below.

9to5Toys Daily: February 5, 2024 – Save on Apple Watch Series 9, AirPods 3, and more

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Sony’s XM5 ANC earbuds were our favorite releases of 2023, now down to $250 (Reg. $298)

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My favorite earbuds of 2023 are on sale today. Kicking off the week, Amazon now has the new Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earbuds marked down to $249.99 shipped. This is $48 off the usual $298 price tag and marks the first discount since back at the very beginning of December – so it’s almost been 2 months. This comes within $2 of the all-time low, and is the second-best price we’ve seen since debuting last summer.

Backbone’s One iPhone 14 controller grip with Lightning connector hits $70 (Save $30)

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Through the end of the day, Woot is offering the Backbone One Mobile Controller Grip for iPhone 14 at $69.99. Shipping is free for Prime members, with a $6 fee applying otherwise. Today’s offer applies to the Lightning model that normally sells for $100, and is now dropping to its third-best price to date. At 30% off, we last saw it sell for $1 less during Black Friday. I just took a hands-on look at the USB-C version, and am in love with its mobile gaming potential for enjoying everything from Apple Arcade games to PS5 remote play.

Wyze Smart Cam v3 Pro packs on-device AI alerts at new low of $45 (Reg. $60)

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Amazon is now offering the new Wyze Cam v3 Pro 2K Smart Camera for $44.99 shipped. This is one of the first discounts from its usual $60 price tag since launching last year, and in this case saves you 23%. Today’s offer is a new all-time low as the first discount in months and beats our previous mention from just before summer last year by an extra $6. Head below for more.

Apple Pencil with USB-C falls to new all-time low of $69 with second-ever discount

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We’re now tracking the second-ever discount to date on the new Apple Pencil with USB-C. Courtesy of Amazon, you can now bring home the more affordable iPad stylus for $69 shipped. This is a new all-time low at $10 off the usual $79 price tag and marking the first price cut since all the way back on Black Friday. That previous discount had it at $71, so now you can save an extra $2. Dive into our launch coverage for a rundown of what to expect, or head below the fold to see how it compares to the ongoing Apple Pencil 2 offer.

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Anker’s Nano USB-C Power Bank drops to just $19 at Amazon (New low, Reg. $30)

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Anker’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Nano USB-C Power Bank for $18.89 in five colors. Each one ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Today’s offer arrives from the usual $30 price tag in order to mark a new all-time low. It’s the first time under $20, and beats our previous mention by an extra $5. Last fall I took a hands-on look at the new release, deeming it “my favorite portable iPhone 15 charger.” All this time later, and it’s still an essential in my everyday carry. I explore that a bit more below the fold.

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Google Pixel 8 Pro starts from $799 with $200 discounts on new Tensor G3-backed features

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The dust has settled on the new Galaxy S24 lineup, and now a discount on the Google Pixel 8 Pro is arriving right on schedule. If you’re not sold by Samsung’s latest, Google’s newest smartphone is dropping to $799 shipped as its first discount since Galaxy Unpacked last month. This unlocked 128GB smartphone usually sells for $999 and is now seeing a $200 price cut down to match the all-time low. This is the same holiday pricing we saw through Black Friday, too. The $200 in savings also extends over to two higher storage capacities, as well. We walked away impressed in our hands-on review, and further detail the experience below the fold. 

Apple Watch Series 9 styles drop to $299 (New all-time low, Reg. $399)

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Update: Amazon is stepping in to continue the $100 in savings on Apple Watch Series 9. This time though, it is applying it to the smaller 41mm model at $299 shipped. This is $10 below our previous mention and a new all-time low.

Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering the best price to date on Apple Watch Series 9. The savings are all about the smaller 45mm GPS stylings, which drop down to $329 shipped. That’s $100 off the usual $429 price tag and the first time we’ve seen it drop this low. Back in December there was a discount to $339, but now today’s offer is an extra $10 off to hit a new all-time low. Go check out our coverage from 9to5Mac on what’s new this time around, and then head below for all the info on these Apple Watch Series 9 deals.

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Grab a spare official Apple Watch USB-C fast charger at $22 (Reg. $29), USB-A at $20

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Woot is now offering Apple’s official Apple Watch USB-C Fast Charger for $21.99. Shipping is free for Prime members, with a $6 delivery fee applying in any other case. Down from the usual $29 going rate, today’s offer is now landing as the second-best offer of the year. It’s matching our previous mention from back in September, and is also landing at within $2 of the all-time low from July. If you can live with the USB-A model, there’s an even more affordable $19.99 sale price tag to lock-in. Head below for more.

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9to5Toys Daily: February 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 2 $738, Beats Studio Buds+, more

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Cut $201 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic while it’s down to $179 (All-time low)

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It’s rumored that Samsung is going to re-release the Galaxy Watch 4 later this year, and in the meantime we’re tracking a discount on the higher-end edition. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic now sells for $179 shipped at Walmart for the 46mm style. It’s down from the usual $380 price tag and marking an over 50% price cut. This matches the Black Friday mention from last fall, too. Galaxy Watch 4 Classic delivers a more premium build than usual with a stylish stainless steel case that you can learn all about in our hands-on review.

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Samsung’s new Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor returns to $2,000 low (Save $1,000)

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Samsung now offers its new 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor for $1,999.99 shipped. This discount is also matched at both Best Buy and Amazon. In any case, it’s $1,000 off the usual $3,000 price tag and only the third discount so far. This matches the all-time low for one of the first times, too. As Samsung’s most impressive gaming monitor to date, the new Odyssey Ark stands apart from everything else on the market with a curved 55-inch 4K panel and some other upgrades over the original model that we explore below.

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LEGO set to journey to Paris with upcoming 4,400-piece Notre Dame Cathedral kit

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LEGO’s Architecture line is making the trip all the way over the Paris this year for its latest creation. Launching later this summer, the Notre Dame Cathedral will be getting the LEGO treatment as a nearly 4,400-piece creation.

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New all-time low takes $150 off Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM portable speaker at $300 

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Amazon currently offers the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM Speaker for $299.99 shipped. This is down from its usual $450 price tag in order to mark a new all-time low. It’s $150 off, and beats our previous mention from last fall by an extra $61. There aren’t all too many high-end Bluetooth speakers today that don’t also try to lean into some kind of smart features. If you’ve been looking for something booming and a little more simple as far as connectivity goes, the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is just the solution. You can also dive into our hands-on review for a closer look. Head below for more.

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Amazon First Reads eBook freebies are now live for February (Reg. $6)

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Today, Amazon is rolling out its latest selection of First Reads FREE eBooks now that a new month has arrived. Throughout all of February, anyone subscribed to Amazon’s Prime 2-day shipping service is now able to receive early access to new Kindle books for FREE (Reg. $6) before these titles are released. Head below for a look at this month’s freebies.

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Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 MagSafe charger comes in refreshed orange and sand styles

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Belkin is launching a pair of new MagSafe charging pads today. But before you get too excited, they’re just new colors. The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 has been one of the staples from the brand for topping off your iPhone 15, and now you’ll be able to bring two new fun designs to your desk or nightstand.

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9to5Toys Daily: February 1, 2024 – Save on iPad Air 5, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and more

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LEGO’s adorable new Micro Rocket Launchpad set includes two baby Classic Space astronauts

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We’re getting a first look at an upcoming LEGO gift with purchase tonight, and it’s out of this world. The upcoming LEGO Micro Rocket Launchpad is giving Classic Space fans a little more love to start off 2024, and with a unique twist!

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New LEGO sets for February: Dune Ornithopter, Telephone Box, BrickHeadz, Kingfisher, more

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LEGO is back with a fresh set of kits for February 2024. A new month typically means new sets, and for the second wave of creations in the new year, we’re getting a batch of display-worthy models. Including the latest BrickHeadz, the first-ever Dune set, and some new additions to the LEGO Ideas collection, we break down what’s new in the world of LEGO for February below.

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Amazon and Boost Infinite offer all iPhone 15 smartphones at just $0.01 (Save up to $1,199)

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Amazon and Boost Infinite are now teaming up to offer all of Apple’s new iPhone 15 series smartphones for just $0.01 shipped. Yup, just a penny. It doesn’t matter if you want the standard iPhone 15 or the 15 Pro Max, each of them are dropping down to as low as you can get without just giving them away. This promotion is a better version of the launch discount we saw back in September, which saw upwards of $1,000 taken off the newest handsets. Now, you can save up to $1,199 across the lineup while scoring one of the better promotions so far. Head below for the full break down.

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Eve’s new in-wall Energy Outlet begins shipping with Matter support and energy monitoring

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You can finally purchase the new Eve Energy Outlet with Matter. The new smart home upgrade was just officially revealed at CES 2024 to start the year, and now it’s going up for sale heading into February to join the rest of the company’s other Matter and Thread smart home accessories.

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LEGO’s upcoming McLaren MP4/4 speeds onto shelves in March with Ayrton Senna minifig

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March 1 $80

LEGO’s love of supercars is leaving the Speed Champions theme behind in favor of a larger and far more detailed format. The upcoming LEGO McLaren MP4/4 won’t be launching until later this year, but today we can offer a first look at just how set number 10330 will stack up.

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Review: CASETiFY’s Jujutsu Kaisen collection is brimming with cursed energy and charm

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CASETIFY tonight is launching one of its most long-awaited collaborations to date. The popular manga-turned-anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen, is finally getting the case treatment with a collection of iPhone 15 covers and a themed AirPods Pro case. Ahead of launching tonight, we’re taking a hands-on look at some of these new accessories.

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9to5Toys Daily: January 30, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 9 $309, Apple MagSafe Charger, more

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UGREEN’s new Nexode Pro 65W USB-C GaN charger sees first discount to $47, more

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UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Nexode Pro 65W USB-C Charger for $47.59 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. Normally fetching $56, you’re looking at the first chance to save on this new release at 15% off. It’s of course a new all-time low, and makes the most affordable of the new GaN chargers even more so. It features the same GaNInfinity chip as the rest of the collection, with 65W of power to refuel your M2 MacBook Air halfway in just 30 minutes. There’s three ports, with a main pair of USB-C slots being joined by USB-A. We detail what’s new with this lineup in our launch coverage, and break down some additional savings below.

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LEGO’s new 25th anniversary Star Wars sets are now up for pre-order

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Pre-order From $55

After being revealed over the past few days, you can now pre-order the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary sets. As of now, only two of the sets are available ahead of the March 1 release date, but we’ll be updating as the listings go live.

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LEGO officially set to release six upcoming 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars minifigs

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We’ve been able to share first looks at many of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary sets over the past few days, but it seems LEGO has more in store for us. The company has already shown off five creations due out in March to celebrate the milestone for its most popular theme, but today is back to confirm that there are six special minifigures coming out for the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

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Eve Motion includes HomeKit and Matter support at new $40 all-time low (Save 20%)

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Reg. $50 $40

Amazon now offers the Eve Motion Sensor with HomeKit and Matter for $39.96 shipped. This is down from the usual $50 price tag and saving you 20%. It’s a new all-time low that’s $5 under our previous mention from Black Friday, and is one of the first chances to save so far. Today’s discount matches the value of buying in a 3-pack, just without having to pay $120 for the whole bundle. Dive into our hands-on review to see why they’re our favorite smart motion sensor around. Head below for more.

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Here’s a first look at LEGO’s new midi-scale Invisible Hand, Millennium Falcon, and Tantive IV

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March 1 From $53

Today, we’re getting another first look at three upcoming LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets. Continuing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars theme, the new LEGO Midi-Scale Invisible Hand will be debuting in March as set number 75377 alongside both the Millennium Falcon 75375 and Tantive IV 75376.

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Official Space Black Apple Watch Link Bracelets see rare discounts from $236 (Reg. $449)

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Reg. $449 From $236

Amazon is now offering some rare discounts on the official Space Black Apple Watch Link Bracelet. The larger 42/44/45mm strap now sells for $372.33 shipped, while its smaller counterpart compatible with 38/41/42mm wearables clocks in at $236.36. Each one of them is down from the usual $449 price tag and marking the first discounts in months. We last saw prices start at $238 back in the fall of last year, and now to start the year we’re tracking some discounts which are right at the all-time lows. There’s at least $77 in savings on the pair, too. Head below for all of the details.

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Tested: Anker’s new Qi2 MagSafe battery is the 15W power bank I’ve been dreaming of

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Buy now $70

Anker is one of the first to the market with a Qi2 power bank, and I’ve been daily driving the new portable 15W MagSafe stand for the past few weeks. Complete with an iPhone 15-ready design and 6,600mAh battery, this new release fixes many of the issues that have plagued previous MagSafe-compatible power banks.

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Just $13 scores you an aluminum MacBook stand with this 35% Amazon discount

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Reg. $20 $13

Nulaxy’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its Aluminum MacBook Stand for $12.79 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. You’ll need to clip the on-page coupon in order to lock-in the savings. Today’s offer drops the from the usual $20 price tag and is now marking the best discount we’ve tracked in ages. It was last at $14, and now clocks in with another $1 in savings to mark an even better value. Lately we’ve been recommending plenty of higher-end and more premium MacBook stands like the latest releases from Twelve South. But if you’re just looking for something that’ll get the job done while still fitting in with your Apple setup, then this is it.

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9to5Toys Daily: January 29, 2024 – M2 Pro MacBook Pro $1,599, Pixel 7 Pro $502, more

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Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ see first cash discounts, 128GB models hit $220 (Save $50)

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Reg. $270 $220

Amazon is now offering the first cash discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. This new Android tablet just released earlier in the month, and now you can drop the 128GB capacity down to $219.99 shipped in both Graphite and Silver designs. This is $50 off the usual $270 price tag and a new all-time low. We did see launch promotions include a free keyboard case, but this is a better value. It’s effectively getting a free storage upgrade, as the base 64GB capacity retails for $220. Today’s savings are also matched at Best Buy. Dive into our announcement coverage and then head below for more.

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