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Today might be your last chance to score these 24GB M5 MacBook Air configs at $220 off
Apple’s new M5 MacBook Air debuted back in March and you can already save a ton. Amazon is offering the most affordable 13- and 15-inch configurations at $150 off the list price and in just about all colorways, while the particularly notable B&H bundles on the 24GB 15-inch models are $220 off what you would pay at Apple. The latter delivers the best discounts we have tracked on these models, and today might be your very last shot to score one. Details below.
Read MoreTesla Model Y first to pass NHTSA’s new ADAS tests — but they test the basics
NHTSA announced today that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass its new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) benchmark tests under the updated New Car Assessment Program. The agency framed it as a milestone for vehicle safety.
The announcement is real progress, and credit where credit is due — Tesla passed all eight ADAS evaluations. But the context around this news is important, and it paints a more nuanced picture than the press release suggests.
Read MoreLogitech announces two new keyboard cases for iPad
Logitech today announced a pair of new keyboard cases for the iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation): the Rugged Combo 4c and Rugged Combo 4c Touch.
In a press release, Logitech touts that these new cases offer a “fully sealed keyboard and a versatile USB-C port that enables students to charge iPad and use a wired headset at the same time.”
Read MoreThis already discounted 41mm Pixel Watch 4 just dropped even lower at nearly $100 off
Much like we saw this morning with the 45mm, Amazon has now dropped the price on the already discounted 41mm Pixel Watch 4 LTE even lower as well – it is now just shy of $100 off the list price in brand new condition.
Read MoreNew Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits
Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how the product lines stack up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Type 3x faster with a lifetime subscription to Voibe for just $50 (Reg. $120)
If you’ve ever wished you could just say what you mean instead of taking the time to type it out, this AI dictation app is the answer. Right now, you can grab a lifetime subscription to Voibe for just $50 (Reg. $120).
Read MoreAmazon’s M3 iPad Air clearance deals up to $300 off still shipping in time for Mom’s big day
While we did catch some new all-time lows on the 2026 M4 iPad Air lineup this week with as much as $110 off the list prices, some of the best iPad deals of the year on live on the previous-ten M3 models right at up to $300 off.
Read MoreLearn piano at your own pace for just $100 (Reg. $899)
TL;DR: Discover your inner maestro with a 5-year subscription to flowkey Piano for just $99.99 (Reg. $899).
Read MoreToday’s Apple Books and audiobook deals from $2 or less
Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Bow Before the Elf Queen, Le Crime, The Ghost Next Door, Gorgon with the Wind, A Short Walk Through a Wide World (Unabridged), Run Before the Wind, and more. Just be sure to dive into this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 deals for your audiobook listening pleasure, and head below for today’s best.
Read MoreApple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
All those Nintendo leaks are starting to come true, Hell is Us now confirmed for Switch 2
The leaks at Nintendo have been wild this year. From the now confirmed Star Fox game and a potentially upcoming remake of Zelda Ocarina of Time, not everything has come true just yet, but much of it has, and a Switch 2 version of Hell is Us is one of them.
Read MorePerplexity AI app introduces ‘all-new native Mac experience’ for Personal Computer
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software.
Read MorePre-order new Google Fitbit Air for FREE with trade-ins, or score an extra band/$35 store credit
Google unleashed the all-new Fitbit Air today. We are indeed tracking some pre-order deals you can take advantage of both on the official Google Store and at Amazon in the form of some complimentary store credit and FREE $35 extra bands, but if you have some gear to trade-in you can also score the actual Fitbit Air for FREE too.
Read MoreOpenAI has new voice models that reason, translate, and transcribe as you speak
OpenAI has just released three new realtime voice models that it says will “unlock a new class of voice apps for developers.” Each new voice intelligence model has a unique speciality for different purposes.
Read MoreToday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Sproggiwood, Legend of Keepers, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Hyper Light Drifter – S.E., Sproggiwood, Buff Knight: Offline Idle RPG, Candleman, Legend of Keepers, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Ninja Hero Cats Premium, and more. Today has also ushered in the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 at a massive $819 off as well as the return of Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off, a giant $1,000 discount on Lenovo’s fully-loaded RTX 5090 Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop, and Google’s silver Pixel Watch 4 LTE at a new Amazon all-time low. The apps, however, await below.
Read MoreUnicorn 512GB M5 MacBook Pro Apple doesn’t even sell anymore now down at $1,449 via Amazon
Apple completely got rid of the the most affordable 512GB M5 MacBook Pro a couple months ago, leaving this model relatively difficult to get ahold of. But Amazon just brought it back in stock down at $1,449 shipped.
Read MorePhilips Hue smart lights will soon be able to react to live sports events in real-time
Signify, the firm behind Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (formerly known as WiZ), is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature will arrive in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff in June.
Read MoreTesla’s 4680 battery cells are underperforming and frustrating buyers
Five years after Tesla (TSLA) unveiled its 4680 battery cell at Battery Day with promises of 5x the energy, 6x the power, and 16% more range, the data tells a very different story. Tesla’s homemade cells consistently deliver worse energy density, worse charging performance, and less range than the supplier cells they are meant to replace.
The problem is getting harder to ignore now that Tesla is quietly swapping supplier batteries for its own 4680 cells in European Model Y vehicles — and owners are noticing the downgrade.
Read MorePre-orders for Star Fox on Switch 2 already discounted at Walmart and Amazon
Update: Amazon is also offering pre-orders on the new Star Fox game down at $49.94 shipped.
This one is likely not going to last for long, so we will keep it brief – the brand new Star Fox game for Switch 2 is seeing a notable $10 pre-order discount at Walmart right now. Go quick.
Read MoreToday’s Apple TV deals from $5: The Equalizer, Dragon Bruce Lee Story, What We Do in the Shadows, more
Today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Semi-Pro (Unrated), What We Do in the Shadows Complete Series, The Equalizer 3-Movie Collection, Action Royale: 3-Film Collection, Atlanta Complete Series, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, and more. Joining this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 deals with delivery before Mother’s Day, we also have loads of official Apple accessories from $6, this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $220 off ($400 under the model Amazon sells), and the return of all-time low pricing on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at nearly 40% off. The Apple TV deals await below.
Read MoreDeals: S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro at $325 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 at up to $819 off, Pixel Watch 4, Fitbit Air FREE credit, more
Alongside the pre-order deals on the new Google Fitbit Air with $35 in FREE store credit, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with some notable Samsung deals. Today we spotted Samsung bringing back its S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bundle at $325 off alongside a giant price drop on the unlocked 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 at up to $819 off the list price. From there, we move over to this particularly notable offer bringing the 45mm Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE model with the Polished Silver Aluminum Case to a new $396 shipped Amazon all-time low – that’s $104 off and joinging the ongoing offers on Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a at $449. Scope it all out below.
Read MoreAnthropic updates Claude Managed Agents with three new features
Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents last month, greatly simplifying the work required to build and deploy cloud-hosted AI agents. This week, Claude Managed Agents are becoming more capable with three new features.
Read MoreDeals: AirPods, Apple MagSafe Battery 40% off, 512GB M5 MacBook Air $220 off, entry M5 Pro $250 off, Studio Display, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll, and alongside this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 discounts still rolling with delivery before Mother’s Day, we are also tracking another chance to land the best deal ever on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at nearly 40% off the list price (could jump back up in price at any time). From there we move on to a particularly notable deal on this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $220 off (this is the more affordable 512GB model this time) as well as Apple’s most accessible M5 Pro MacBook Pro sitting at all-time low pricing today with $250 off the list. These deals join loads of official Apple accessories on sale this week from $6 – AirTag, cables, Magic Mouse, and more – as well as the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display back at Amazon low pricing (now $100 off). Everything else awaits below.
Read MoreMost affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display back at Amazon low (Now $100 off)
Apple unleashed its all-new, and, as expected, quite pricey 2026 Studio Displays a couple months ago, and now the most affordable of them all back down at the Amazon all-time low with $100 in savings.
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