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Deals: NXTPAPER Android tabs and phones from $160, 1-day LG sale – TVs from $330 and gram laptops up to $1,500 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s latest NXTPAPER Android tablets starting from $160 today as well as the TCL 60 XE Android phone down at $180 and the 70 Pro with the NXTPAPER Key now down at $280. We are also featuring the 1-day Best Buy Anniversary LG sale with TVs from $330, 2026 OLED models up to $600 off, and up to $1,500 off LG’s latest 2026 gram laptops. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Read MoreDeals: M5 MacBook Air $1,099, M5 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB $400 off, Series 11 from $254, AirTag 2, more
Alongside the massive Best Buy 60th Anniversary sale, This week’s notable 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 continues, AirPods Max 2 at $120 off in all five colors, and the AirTag 2 all-time lows roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does have some new deals to scope out as well. If you’re quick, the official Apple refurb store has now re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue, and we are also tracking a series of M5 Pro MacBook Pro machines at $400 off in brand new condition. The $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11 have now returned alongside prices starting from just over $250, and we also have some deals on Twelve South accessories – a new Amazon low on its Find My charger and its Curve Nano MagSafe stand. Everything awaits below
Read MoreYou can now ride a Chinese EV in the US as Waymo opens Zeekr Ojai to all
Waymo is now letting all riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix hail its next-generation Ojai robotaxi — a vehicle built in China by Zeekr.
That makes the Ojai one of the only ways for an American to ride in a Chinese-made EV, a car they still can’t legally buy for themselves.
Read MoreThis 48GB 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro is $400 off today
This morning we highlighted a pair of 24GB/2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs at $400 off courtesy of Amazon, but we also just spotted a 48GB model at $400 off as well – you can now land this one for $100 more than the 24GB option. Details below.
Read MorePortable power stations don’t need to break the bank, Anker’s 2026 SOLIX S2000 is $550 off right now
Alongside the latest sitewide event on the official site, Amazon is giving folks another shot at some serious savings on one of Anker’s more affordable SOLIX Portable Power Stations – the S2000 model that launched earlier this year is now down at $650 from the $1,100 MSRP. This one is also matched as part of the brand’s latest Fan Fest sale (more details on that right here).
Read MoreClub Mocchi Mocchi Metroid Samus Helmet Plush within cents of all-time low at under $38
Club Mocchi Mocchi- Metroid Samus Helmet Plush
Buy for $34 (Reg. $39)
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I do quite like the Mushroom Kingdom-themed Mocchi Mocchi plushies and this one brings Samus’ iconic helmet to the game room in the most adorable way possible, and within cents of the lowest price we have tracked to date.
New Black Myth: Zhong Kui trailer delivers 15 solid mins. of gameplay for the upcoming Wukong sequel
Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be even better than it looked ahead of release, and Game Science is already hard at work on its follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The sequel of sorts was officially revealed on-stage with Geoff Keighley during Opening Night Live from gamescom 2025, but the anticipated sequel has gone mostly quiet since…until now.
Read MoreToday’s iOS app deals and freebies: XCOM: Enemy Within, Stair Quest, Evoland 2, more
Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready, including a rare deal on XCOM: Enemy Within, Stair Quest, Evoland 2, Deep Mine: Dungeon Crawler RPG, Devils & Demons – Arena Wars Premium, Sidius Nova, and more. Best Buy’s massive 60th Anniversary sale rolls on today alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal at 25% off, but Amazon is also now offering all 5 colors of the latestAirPods Max 2 at $120 off,we have Apple’s latest AirTag 2 from just $20, and $400 off these M5 Pro MacBook Pro. The app deals await below.
Read MoreBack in-stock: Most affordable M5 MacBook Air at $1,099 via Apple refurb if you’re quick ($200 off new list)
Update 8/20: This offer is now back in stock at $1,099 in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue.
This offer probably won’t last for long folks – it never does, but the official Apple refurb store has now re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 shipped in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue.
Read MoreGeely prepares revolutionary 500 Wh/kg solid-state EV battery that could beat diesel
Geely says its next-generation solid-state EV battery will reach an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, and it’s already running the cells through real-world validation ahead of a pilot rollout in 2027.
That number is the whole story. At 500 Wh/kg, Geely’s cells would hold roughly twice the energy per kilogram of the best lithium-ion battery packs shipping in EVs today.
Read MoreScore Switch 2 console from $245 with Best Buy’s new enhanced trade-in promo (Up to $205 off)
For today’s game deals roundup, we are instead going to take a look at the sweet enahnced trade-in values Best Buy is offering on Switch 2. The official Nintendo Switch 2 price hike is fast approaching as it is set to go live starting in September. Now is the time to finally score a Switch 2 (or another one) and there are some notable deals floating around still. However, if you have a Switch or Switch OLED laying around, Best Buy is offering enhanced trade-in values right now as part of a special promotion – you can land up to $130 off Switch 2 with trades and an additional $75 trade-in bonus.
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Roblox still allows predators to contact children, says regulator
Roblox claimed to have made changes to its hugely popular children’s app to protect them from predators, but a regulatory authority says these protections are inadequate.
It found four major failings, including adults being able to send connection requests to children without parental approval …
Read MoreTCL 60 XE Android phone drops to $180, 70 Pro w/ NXTPAPER Key now down at $280
Joining the NXTPAPER Android tablet deals we featured this morning and the ongoing Best Buy 60th Anniversary sale, Amazon is also delivering some notable price drops on a pair of the latest NXTPAPER smartphones today starting from just $180 on the TCL 60 XE and $280 on the NXTPAPER 70 Pro.
Read MoreAmazon still offering a solid $400 off these M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs
As part of its 60th Anniversary sale, yesterday Best Buy hosted a special 1-day Apple sale event. The featured deal was a solid $400 off a pair of M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs, but Amazon still has both of these deals live today if you missed out.
Read MoreBought Logitech kit during the Trump tariff mess? You may be due a refund …
During the height of Trump’s trade war with China, where tariff increases were announced on an almost weekly basis, companies like Logitech responded by significantly increasing the prices of their products in the US.
Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that these tariffs were illegal and must be returned to manufacturers. However, there’s been no sign of companies passing on the refunds to customers, and a class action lawsuit is now seeking to correct this …
Read MoreAmazon now has AirPods Max 2 in all five colors at $120 off (One of the best prices ever)
This week’s giant 60th Anniversary sale is ushering in one of the best prices to date on Apple’s 2026 AirPods Max 2, and Amazon now has all five colors at $120 off the list price.
Read MoreTCL’s latest NXTPAPER Android tablets start from $160 today with up to 32% in savings
Alongside the Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale, Amazon is landing with a series of price drops on some of the latest TCL NXTPAPER Android tablets. The NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 Android Tablets start down at $160, while the TCL TAB A1 Plus Android Tablet has now dropped to one of its best prices ever at $190, and you’ll find even more down below.
Read MoreApple’s long-running app store battle with the EU appears to finally be over
Apple’s long-running antitrust battle with the European Union over the sale of iPhone apps appears to finally be over.
The EU has said that it welcomes the new app commission rates the company is offering within the bloc. The revised terms will see developers pay a commission or fee ranging from 5% to 26%, depending on their turnover and chosen sale channels …
Read MoreMore GTA VI gameplay leaks, hacker now appears to have playable build of the game
The Grand Theft Auto VI leaks continue – a fifth video has been released by the cyber extortionist responsible for the first four, and this time it looks like they might actually have a playable build of the game.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 11 $100 off for Anniversary week, Best Buy open-box offers from $254
While yesterday’s 24-hour 60th Anniversary Apple sale is now long gone, there are still some serious deals flying. Alongside AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, and return all-time lows on Apple’s latest AirTag 2, we are also tracking some notable $100 price drops on all of the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 models at Amazon and Best Buy – you’ll even find models down as low as $254 in “excellent” open-box condition.
Read MoreBest Buy launches 1-day Anniversary LG sale: TVs from $330, 2026 OLED model $600 off, more
The next phase of the massive Best Buy 60th Anniversary sale is going live today as LG has now taken over the Deals of the Day page. After seeing a trio of special sale events featuring Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple, LG is up today with up to $600 off 2026 model OLED TVs, home theater gear, appliances, and more.
Read MoreAstropad Workbench 1.3 adds faster streaming, privacy curtain, and more
Astropad has released Workbench 1.3, its largest update to the remote desktop app since the launch earlier this year. The release adds several tools for accessing unattended Macs, along with changes to performance and reliability.
Read MoremacOS Golden Gate adds a new app to your Mac; here’s what it can do
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 2026.
As we enter the final weeks of beta testing, Apple will likely release macOS 27 Golden Gate to the public next month. One of the biggest changes with this year’s update is the addition of an all-new Siri app for Mac users.
Read MoreMake fewer shopping trips and stock up for less with 1-year of Sam’s Club for $25 (Reg. $60)
TL;DR: Get a 1-year Sam’s Club Membership for $25 (MSRP $60) and make everyday shopping a little easier on your wallet.
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