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9to5Toys News Weekly recap – 97 new LEGO sets, Super Mario Sunshine for Switch 2, Valet, more
Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week or so. Alongside the ongoing summer sale pricing on AirPods Pro 3 and the huge pre-order discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra, we also have a giant collection of new LEGO sets, Twelve South’s leather Valet accessory tray with Qi2 25W MagSafe charging, the Super Mario Sunshine release date, and more.
Read MoreAmazon launches summer Ring doorbell sale at up to 38% off with deals from $50 on latest models
Alongside a host of discounts on ultra-affordable Blink smart home gear, Fire TV streaming sticks, and tech for the kids, Amazon is also now offering up to 38% off a series of the latest Ring smart doorbell releases starting from $50.
Read MoreUnlocked Google Pixel 10a now $75 off at Amazon, Best Buy open-box from $390 ($110 off)
Amazon has now dropped the unlocked Google Pixel 10a down to one of its lowest prices to date. The 2026 a-series device is Google’s most affordable current-generation handset and you can now score it at $75 off the list price (or even less in open-box condition). Details below.
Read MoreApple @ Work: Apple says MacBook Neo is pulling schools away from Windows and Chromebooks
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Apple’s latest earnings call included some K12 sales numbers around the MacBook Neo that are super interesting, considering how pricing is progressing in electronics. MacBook Neo is beginning to displace Windows and Chromebooks in K-12 in a rapid fashion.
Read MoreHisense’s 165Hz 2026 U7 mini-LED Google smart TV is $1,000 off for today only at Best Buy
Alongside the ongoing LG C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $900 off right now, for today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a sizable $1,000 price drop on this Hisense Class U7 Series Mini-LED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV.
Read MoreBest of 9to5Toys – This week’s top deals: AirPods Pro 3, Galaxy Z Fold/8 pre-orders discounts, Apple refurb, more
Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly – a one-stop shop for all of the week’s best deals on Apple gear, Samsung and Android tech, accessories for smartphones and Macs, intelligent household upgrades, and even deals to update your wardrobe. This week’s highlights include the giant Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, alongside AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the all-time low on AirTag 2, and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as some particularly compelling discounts directly on the official Apple Refurb Store.
Read MoreGalaxy Z Fold 8 pre-order deals, $100 off + FREE buds, $515 off Tabs, $300 off Watch Ultra 2, more
Pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 continue this weekend alongside the next-gen Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at up to $300 off with your order. There are only five days remaining so left to take advantage of the deals before release date and, if this launch is anything like the last major Galaxy drop, the deals won’t be as good in the coming days.
Read MoreApple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Apple Studio Display $540 off, M5 MacBook Air $240 off, AirTag 2, more
Your weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here with ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, AirTag 2, and a bunch more.
This weekend we are highlighting some banger deals on the official Apple refurb store, from up to $540 off Apple Studio displays, to the lowest prices around on M5 MacBook Air and M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off.
Those offers sit alongside Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off and some notable official Apple accessories discounts from under $8. Scope it all out below.
Read MoreOne app. ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, now just $30 for a full year
TL;DR: Get a 1-year ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium Plan for just $29.99 and access ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Sonar, and more in one app.
If you’re paying $29.99 for a year of ChatOn AI Premium, you’re not just subscribing to another AI chatbot—you’re consolidating several top AI tools into one app.
ChatOn brings together GPT, Claude, Gemini, Sonar, and other leading AI models, making it easy to switch between them depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. Instead of opening separate apps for writing, brainstorming, research, or creative work, you can do it all from one interface.
The app goes beyond simple chat, too. You can generate AI images, create videos from photos, summarize or translate PDFs and other documents, extract text from images with OCR, and run real-time web searches with source links when you need current information.
More than 100 built-in prompts help speed up common tasks, whether you’re writing emails, planning a trip, organizing a project, or creating social media content.
Another feature worth highlighting is its flexibility. ChatOn works across iOS, Android, and the web, so your conversations stay in sync wherever you are. It also includes AI keyboard integration, letting you use its writing tools directly inside other apps.
The app has already earned recognition, winning both the judges’ Silver Lovie Award and the public’s People’s Lovie Award.
One thing to keep in mind: this offer is available to new ChatOn users only. If you’re looking for a practical way to bring several leading AI models together under one subscription, though, it’s an easy way to simplify your workflow without sacrificing flexibility.
Get a 1-year subscription to ChatOn AI Premium for a one-time $29.99 (MSRP $39.99).
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Friday’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 Dolores Claiborne, Strange Devices of the Sun and Moon, Tough Sh*t, Fate & Furies, Darkhorse, Bloodsworth, Dead But Not Forgotten, and more. On your way down scope out AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the all-time low on AirTag 2, and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off while you still can.
Read MorePodcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more.
This weekend’s best Apple discounts: M5 MacBook Air $240 off, M5 Pro $500 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, much more
It’s time to take stock of this weekend’s best Apple deals, including the ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, all-time low on AirTag 2, and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off. We also up to $500 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro and some particularly notable opportunities to land some of the lowest prices anywhere on M5 MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Air courtesy of the official Apple refurb store. Check it all out below.
Read MoreAll titles confirmed for Switch 2 GameCube library – Summer 2026 Update
While it has been slow going as of late, Nintendo is finally updating the Switch 2 Nintendo Classics GameCube library again with a new Mario game, and we are going to take an updated look at the lineup for summer 2026.
Read MoreFriday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Little Nightmares, Bounty Of One, Red Ronin, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is here, including titles like Little Nightmares, Bounty Of One: Premium, Red Ronin, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, [Premium] RPG Sword of Elpisia, Mythic Trials 2, Live or Die 1: Survival Pro, and more. Joining the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, we are also tracking a collection of Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 2-in-1s at up to $450 off as well as LG’s affordable 2026 mini LED TVs start from just $330. Friday’s Android app deals await below.
Read MoreTravelers, this exclusive Babbel lifetime offer might speak your language
TL;DR: Use code LEARN to get Babbel Language Learning for $159 and learn all 14 languages with bite-sized lessons, AI-powered practice, offline access, and no recurring subscription.
Read MoreiPhone Air 2 to feature smaller Dynamic Island, more: report
Apple is expected to release the iPhone Air 2 in early 2027, with several key improvements over the first model. In a new investor note seen today by 9to5Mac, analyst Jeff Pu has the full rundown on what features and changes to expect from the iPhone Air 2 …
Read MoreOfficial Apple refurb store has most affordable M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off w/ full warranty
Much like we detailed this morning with the most affordable M5 MacBook Air, Apple’s official Certified Refurbished Store actually has the lowest price on the base M5 MacBook Pro as well. Now carrying a $1,999 list price, you can scoop one up straight from Apple with a full 1-year warranty at $300 less than that.
Read MoreGiant lineup of Friday Apple TV deals from $2: Jurassic World, Jaws, American Gangster, Uncharted, Wag the Dog, more
Friday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Jurassic World 7-Movie Collection, Jurassic World Trilogy (4-6), Uncharted, American Gangster, Little Fockers, Total Recall (Newly Remastered), Jaws, Wag the Dog, The Pelican Brief, and more. On your way down dive in to the deals we spotted on the official Apple Refurb Store with M5 MacBook Air up to $240 off, and the ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the all-time low on AirTag 2, and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as this $500 price drop onM5 Pro MacBook Pro.
Read MoreNHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving.
The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car.
Read MoreDeals: Fold 8/Ultra, 2-in-1 Copilot+ PCs and Surface Pro up to $500 off, LG TVs from $330, new transparent metal power bank, more
Joining this week’s notable Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, today we are turning ur attention to some notable back-to-school laptop deals starting with Dell’s Intel Lunar Lake 16-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen Copilot+ PC at $500 off and loads of Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 2-in-1s at up to $450 off. We also have LG’s affordable 2026 mini LED TVs start from just $330, a launch deal on Sharge’s new transparent metal 24000mAh power bank with RGB smart display at $50 off, and much more waiting down below.
Read MoreDeals: M5 MacBook Air $240 off straight from Apple, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, transparent metal power bank, more
The July AirPods Pro 3 deal at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and the ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2 are still rolling, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined Apple’s official refurb store – it has the lowest prices on the most affordable M5 MacBook Air models right now at up to $240 off, as detailed right here. Those deals join up to $500 off M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, a new all-time low on David Pogue’s ‘Apple: The First 50 Years’ hardcover book, and a notable $50 launch deal on Sharge’s new transparent metal 24000mAh power bank with RGB smart display. Everything awaits below.
Read More‘Antizuck’ iOS app that claims to detect nearby smart glasses tops App Store chart
Vibes around Meta’s AI glasses are off lately. So much so that one of the top three paid iPhone apps today is dedicated to detecting when someone nearby may be using smart glasses.
Read MoreDavid Pogue’s ‘Apple: The First 50 Years’ hardcover book now just $26 at Amazon (Orig. $50)
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This one has been a popular read among Apple lovers and staffers over at 9to5Mac, and now you can score it at the lowest price it has been offered for. We had the Mr. Pogue live and in person on the 9to5Mac Overtime podcast with my guys (and internet sensations) Jeff and Fernando, so be sure to check that out below for more details on what to expect here.
Apple’s official refurb store has the best deals on M5 MacBook Air, now up to $240 off
The official Apple Certified Refurbished Store is delivering the lowest price on M5 MacBook Air right now. Pricing on the base model M5 13-inch recently went up, but you can score one directly from Apple with a full 1-year warranty down at $1,099 shipped – you can’t even get an open-box model from the big retailers at a price this low – and you’ll other configurations at up to $240 off the list price directly from Apple.
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