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The year is coming to an end after seeing hundreds of different LEGO sets hit store shelves. While we’re gearing up to start covering all of the new creations come 2024, beforehand we’re taking a retrospective look at what this year already delivered. Including some of the largest models ever made to more affordable and display-worthy creations, you’ll want to head below for our best LEGO sets of 2023.

Crutchfield is now offering a pretty notable bundle to upgrade your Sonos setup. Right now, you can get a pair of its new Sonos Era 300 speakers with one of its new Sub (Gen 3) for $1,147 shipped. This is down from its usual $1,697 price tag and saves you $550 – that is if you don’t mind waiting a bit as the ship date is backordered right now. Still, we think this is one offer that’s worth waiting for, especially because we haven’t seen any standalone discounts on the Era 300 speakers yet. It’s easily one of the best values we’ve seen in the Sonos space in ages, as well as a rare chance to bring home some of the company’s latest releases for less.

Amazon is now offering Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,199 shipped. This is down from the usual $2,499 price tag it just launched with at the beginning of November and is one of the first chances to save period. It’s $300 off, and also $50 below our previous mention – not to mention the best price ever at an extra $100 below what you would have paid back on Black Friday. Today’s offer is matched at B&H, too. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to save on a MacBook with more than 8GB of RAM, Amazon has your back today with Apple’s latest release and its 18GB of onboard memory. There’s plenty more to like about the new MacBook Pro, and we break that down below the fold.

Amazon is now offering all four of Apple’s official iPhone 15 series Clear Cases. These MagSafe covers now sell for $37.99 shipped each and drop from the usual $49 price tags in the process. That’s 22% off and matching our previous mention from back at the beginning of November. We have seen them go for a few cents less in the past, but that was over a month ago and something that has only happened once. We break down the deals and what to expect below the fold.

Throughout 2023, we’ve reviewed a collection of the latest true wireless earbuds. Including a wide range of brands, form-factors, and price points, we’ve settled on five of our favorite alternatives to first-party offerings from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Including Sony’s new XM5, Anker’s latest budget-friendly buds, and some other unique offerings, you’ll find all of the best earbuds of 2023 outlined below.

Now that the holidays are officially behind us, it’s time to continue an annual tradition here at gadgetnewsonline – Write-Off Week. The year is winding down and time is running out to make last-minute purchases to deduct from 2023’s taxes. Many have been on the work-from-home journey for well over a year, and some are just starting out. It doesn’t matter what camp you’re in, this week is your last chance to score some tax deductible gear that’s able to be written off in April. Keep reading for all of our favorite Write-Off Week deals.

Running for almost a decade at this point, each December we kick off the annual tradition of seeing what’s in the year’s LEGO Advent Calendars. And for 2023, there’s so much to be excited about. With 24 days of different creations on tap, we’ll be taking a day-by-day look to highlight all of the miniature creations, minifigures, and other builds in the countdown to the end of the month. This year, we’re checking out the latest LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, City, and Friends Advent Calendars for 2023.

Best Buy is now offering the Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds for $199.99 shipped. Available in four different styles, today’s offer drops from the usual $250 going rate and even delivers by Christmas. It’s matching the all-time low for one of the first times and marks one of the only markdowns we’ve seen so far. You can explore the whole experience in our hands-on review, or just head below the fold for a quick rundown on what to expect. We also break down the rest of the Jabra earbuds lineup, which is on sale to go alongside the Elite 10.

Amazon now offers the Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter for $61.49 shipped. This is a new 2023 Amazon low at $3.50 under our previous Black Friday mention, and marking the lowest in over a year. You’d normally pay $90, with today’s offer saving you 32% in order to achieve that best price of the year status. Motorola’s MA1 adapter upgrades your car and its existing entertainment unit’s Android Auto support with wireless connectivity. So instead of having to physically plug your smartphone in each time you get in the car, this add-on will let you pair wirelessly for a more seamless experience. It plugs into your ride via USB-A, and we cover what to expect from the experience in our hands-on review. Head below for more.

Best Buy has a pair of notable deals to give a portable PC for the holidays. Arriving for Christmas with plenty of time to wrap up under the tree, the new ASUS ROG Ally Gaming handhelds are dropping to the best prices yet. Right now, you can drop the base model with a Ryzen Z1 processor down to $399.99 shipped. It typically sells for $600, and is now seeing a $200 discount down to the lowest price yet at $50 below our previous mention. If your portable gaming could use a bit more oomph, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor version clocks in at $599.99 with one of its first discounts. This is down from $700, and an extra $20 under the last discount. Head below for more.

The Sony Alpha a7 III is one of the best full-frame camera around for its price, especially now that it’s selling for less than ever before. The mirrorless camera with a FE 28-70mm Lens for $1,498 shipped at Adorama. If the $700 discount from the usual $2,198 discount isn’t enough to entice you, it also includes an extra $100 gift card. This is a new all-time low and is an even better value than the matched price cuts at Amazon and B&H. Our last mention on this kit was $1,998 earlier in the summer. If you already have an E-mount lens, the camera body only is $1,298 with $700 in savings from its usual $1,998 going rate to also mark a new best price ever.

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• Save $749 on Apple’s original 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $1,250 all-time low
• Twelve South’s new ButterFly charger sees first discount to $104 with our exclusive code (Reg. $130)
• Logitech’s latest Crayon iPad stylus with USB-C has never sold for less at $55 (Reg. $70)

elago’s official Amazon storefront is now offering one of the best prices of the year on its popular MS2 MagSafe Charging Stand. After you’ve clipped the on-page coupon, the price will drop down to $15.29. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Normally fetching as much as $23, you’re now looking at the second-best price to date. It’s an extra $10 under our previous October mention and lands as a perfect stocking stuffer at within cents of the best-ever discount. You can get a closer look at what to expect in our Tested with gadgetnewsonline review. Head below for other elago MagSafe stands.

Amazon is now marking down some of the official Google Pixel Watch 2 bands. A series of different styles are now up for sale for some of the first times, with the Woven Band clocking in as a headliner at $50.99 shipped. It comes in several styles, each of which are down from the usual $60 price tag. These are $9 discounts, the first chances to save, and new all-time lows. Google’s official Woven Band comes in Ivy and Lemongrass styles, both of which bring a flexible strap to your wearable. Each one is made from recycled polyester yarn and complemented by a stainless steel clasp and lugs. We recently revisited these options over at 9to5Google to see how they stand up over time. Head below for all of the details.

Best Buy is offering one of the best deals we’ve seen all holiday season today on an e-bike, with the Aventon Pace 500.2. It would normally set you back $1,700, but is now seeing a whopping $1,100 price cut down to $599.99 shipped. This is the best price we have ever seen, and is an extra $400 under previous discounts. It may be on the previous-generation version now that the Pace 500.3 exists, but anyone who doesn’t need the upgrades can save on a compelling electric ride. We previously walk away with quite the fond impression in previous hands-on reviews of the Pace lineup over at Electrek.

We just took a hands-on look at the new Twelve South ButterFly, walking away impressed by how premium the package is. In what feels like a true MagSafe Duo successor, the charger is an even better buy now that it’s on sale. Twelve South is offering an exclusive chance to save on the all-new release, dropping the ButterFly to $104 shipped when code 9TO5MAC has been applied at checkout. This is the first chance to save and a new all-time low on the just-released accessory. It just began shipping this week after going up for pre-order earlier in the month, and arrives just in time to make the delivery by Christmas cutoff. Head below for more.

Remember Apple’s MagSafe Duo? Because Twelve South sure does. The company just launched its new ButterFly portable charger earlier in the month with a design that looks and feels like the next-generation of Apple’s 2-in-1 charger. I’ve been using it the past few weeks and have to say that it really is everything I’ve wanted from a portable MagSafe and Apple Watch charger.

Amazon is now offering the best discount ever on the new Apple Watch Ultra 2. Right now, you can save on a collection of different styles, all of which drop the rugged wearable down to $729.99 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. That’s $60 off the usual $799 price tag and marking the best price cut we’ve ever seen. It’s an extra $10 below our previous fall Prime Day mention, and still one of the first chances to save period. We break down the new addition to Apple’s fitness stable in our launch coverage, and explore what’s different this time around below the fold.

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• Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro sees $170 discount to new low of $1,429
• Save $100 on JBL’s new Authentics 500 retro smart speaker with first discount to $600
• eero’s new Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems see first discounts from $540 (Reg. $600+)

Jackery launched a scaled down version of its signature portable power station lineup earlier this year with the new Explorer 100 Plus, and now it’s on sale for one of the first times. Not just a rare chance to save, but an entirely new all-time low lands at $99 shipped on Amazon after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. It’s $50 off the usual $149 price tag for only the third time and arrives at the best price ever. This is an extra $1 under our previous mention from Black Friday, too. Dive into our launch coverage for a closer look or head below for more.

Amazon just debuted its new eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 systems earlier this fall at its September hardware event, and now you can save on them. The retailer is finally offering the first chance to save of any kind on the new release, taking 10% off three different packages to upgrade your home network. The single eero Max 7 Router sells for $539.99 shipped with the price cut applying once it has been added to your cart. Today’s offer is $60 off and a new all-time low from the usual $600 price tag. It’s the only price cut so far like we mentioned above, and arrives just in time to refresh your home internet ahead of 2024. Dive into our launch coverage for a closer look at what to expect, or check out the deals below.

The LEGO Ideas team today is officially revealing what’s next on tap for the Ideas theme. With a record-breaking 71 different creations vying for the chance to be turned into an official set, now two have been chosen. And they are some pretty interesting ideas. Coming to the LEGO Ideas lineup, the builders will be able to soon assemble a Botanical Garden, and the Cullen House from Twilight.

Over the last few weeks, our team here at gadgetnewsonline has curated our own gift guides for just about anyone on your holiday shopping gift. But now that the window for actually securing a gift is coming to a close, shoppers hoping to score the perfect gift are still in luck. We’ve all put together a selection of last-minute gifts, all of which are ready to be delivered in time for Christmas. Hit the jump for all of our top picks and easy last-minute gifts.

We have a late contender for best MagSafe accessory of the year. DURACELL’s new lineup of portable power stations is finally shipping, delivering what is effectively just an upscaled battery. They can charge more than just a gizmo, with upwards of 250W of power and built-in MagSafe charging pads.

Amazon is now offering the Synology 4-Bay DS923+ NAS for $515.99 shipped. If you’ve been wanting to ditch paying for cloud backup services, then you can make 2024 the year you host it yourself by saving on one of our favorite NAS here at gadgetnewsonline. This model drops from its usual $600 going rate in order to mark the third-best discount to date. It’s $84 off, and comes within $36 of the all-time low. Head below for more.

This morning we were able to report on the news that Apple will be halting sales of Apple Watch Series 9 wearables later this week, and for anyone looking to scoop one up beforehand we’re tracking some deals via both Amazon and Best Buy. Apple’s latest wearable is now dropping down to $359 shipped for the GPS 45mm style. It normally sells for $429, and is now seeing a $70 discount to its second-best price yet. The 41mm GPS is also on sale for $329, down from its usual $399 going rate. Best Buy is also getting in on the savings with a different mix of styles for both the 45mm and 41mm wearables. Go check out our coverage from 9to5Mac on what’s new this time around, and then head below for more.

Amazon is finally offering a chance to save on the new Google Pixel Watch 2. Black Friday and Cyber Monday both came and went without any deals popping up, and now that we’re into December the discounts has finally here. Courtesy of Amazon as well as Best Buy, you can now score the second-generation wearable in several different styles for $299.99 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $350 going rate and marking only the second-ever discount. It’s $4 under a pre-Thanksgiving Week offer, and about as rare of a chance to save as they come. We walked away with a favorable opinion in our hands-on review, too.

Friends and family each year always ask me what to get the techy in their lives, and like clockwork I am being summoned again to answer the call. As I do each holiday season here at gadgetnewsonline, I am back to write about my favorite smart home gear in this year’s gift guide.

The prebuild PC market has continued to pick up steam over the past few years, but there’s one brand that has been rising above the rest lately. I’ve heard so much raving about MAINGEAR and its lineup of pre-built PCs that I had to test one out myself, and so over the past few months I’ve had the MG-1 Gold as the centerpiece to my battlestation.

There’s no way that a pair of $30 earbuds actually sound good right? Well, Skullcandy would at least like to have a word. Because if you’re going to make that claim you haven’t listened to its new Dime 3 buds. Packed with increased battery life and other notable inclusions like multipoint pairing, I am checking out to see if the new Skullcandy Dime 3 can make a last-minute cut on my list of favorite earbuds in 2023.

Amazon is now offering the Logitech Lift for Mac Wireless Vertical Mouse for $59.99 shipped. Marking the first discount in months, today’s offer lands from the usual $70 price tag. It’s $10 off, and matching the all-time low last set back in August. Providing a more affordable take on Logitech’s popular ergonomic mouse compared to its MX counterpart, the Logitech Lift arrives with much of the same comfort and Mac-friendly focus. Back when I reviewed the mouse, I found that it made all of the right compromises to land at that retail price, making the upright design, Bluetooth and Logitech Bolt wireless connectivity, and 4,000 DPI sensor all the more notable. The experience is further explored in our Tested with gadgetnewsonline review, too.

Opal just launched its new Tadpole Webcam last month in November, and now it’s finally on sale! The new release for your Mac is now on sale at Moment, and clocks in at $140 shipped after you’ve applied code HOLIDAY20 at checkout. That’s 20% off the usual $175 going rate and the best discount we’ve ever seen. In fact, it’s the first-ever discount so far. We took a closer look at what to expect from the ultra-portable design in our launch coverage.

Satechi is helping you get all of those last-minute tech gifts taken care of with one more holiday sale. This time around, the savings apply to a more limited batch of releases instead of just marking down prices on everything, with 30% in savings applying to all the items on this landing page. You’ll need to apply the very fitting code HOLIDAY at checkout in order to lock-in the savings. These are all the second-best discounts to date and ship free in orders over $40. You can shop the entire Satechi sale right here, or just head below the fold as we dive into some of our favorite highlights from the sale.

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• Save $250 on Apple’s new 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro at the best price yet from $1,749
• Apple’s official iPhone 15 series silicone cases fall lower than ever starting at $23 (Reg. $49)
• Nothing you want for Christmas? Ask for the Nothing Phone (2) at up to $150 off from $599

Amazon is now offering the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,799 shipped. This is $200 off the usual $1,999 price tag and marks a return to the Amazon all-time low. It’s one of the first chances to save that we’ve seen since it launched back at the beginning of November and matches our previous mention from Black Friday. If you’re a Best Buy shopper who subscribes to one of the retailer’s paid membership programs, you can take an extra $50 off and drop it down to $1,749. This is a new all-time low. We also just took a hands-on look at how the new Space Black package from Apple stacks up. Head below the fold for more.

Amazon is now offering a 3-pack of Eve Motion Sensors with Matter at $114.95 shipped. You’ll need to clip the on-page coupon to lock-in the savings. This is $25 off the usual $140 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It undercuts our previous mention by an extra $5 and drops each of the sensors down to $41 each – lower than the $50 you’d pay on a single unit right now. Dive into our hands-on review to see why they’re our favorite smart motion sensor around. Head below for more.

Amazon is now marking down a collection of the latest iPhone 15 series silicone MagSafe cases. There are tons of different colors available across all four styles for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, and the standard iPhone 15. Each one is falling to the best prices we have ever seen, with the covers for the smaller two handsets seeing even deeper discounts starting from $23.60. Each cover is down from the usual $49 going rate and saves you up to 54%. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Head below for a full breakdown of the deals.

Ubiquiti today is launching another addition to its catalogue of networking gear with the grand entrance of its new UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE. I know, I know there’s normally nothing all too exciting about an Ethernet switch, but you’re going to want to see all of the neat tech that Ubiquiti has baked into its new release, including the debut of a new rack management features that the company calls Etherlighting.

There’s still time to gift Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 at one of the best prices yet. If you missed out on the Black Friday sale last month, you can now score the latest flagship earbuds for $199.99 shipped on Amazon. This is $49 off the usual $249 going rate and landing at the third-best price to date. It’s within $11 of the all-time low set just once before. The second-best price by comparison is $199. We break down exactly what’s new with the updated pair over at 9to5Mac, too.

Amazon is currently offering the Echo Show 15 with bundled remote at $204.99 shipped. That’s $75 off the usual price of the package and marking the second-best discount we’ve seen. It’s within $20 of the all-time low, set just once before back over Thanksgiving Week. 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.

Amazon is now offering the Samsung SmartThings Station for $39.99 shipped. This is more than just a smart home controller, but also a 15W wireless charging pad that also happens to be 50% off. It’s down from the usual $80 price tag for one of the first times and clocks in at $30 under our previous mention. We’ve only seen it on sale twice before, and now you can lock-in the best price ever. Back when the hybrid accessory launched, we walked away with a positive take in our hands-on review over at 9to5Google.

Amazon is now offering the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S23 starting at $674.99 shipped for the 128GB model. Available in several colorways, the savings drop $125 off the usual $800 going rate. It’s marking a new Amazon all-time low in the process, and giving you a chance to lock-in some holiday pricing for putting Samsung’s latest smartphone under the tree for less than ever before – even if you’re gifting it to yourself this year. There’s also $125 in savings across all of the other storage capacities, as well. Head below for more.

Have you been looking for that ultra-affordable e-bike deal to finally pull the trigger on an EV? We have you covered. Over at Amazon, you can score the Rattan 750W e-bike for $411.05 shipped. It’s down from the usual $725 price tag and is marking one of the best values we’ve seen on an e-bike we can even recommend in the first place. It features a 750W motor and a 13Ah removable battery, all while clocking in around the price you’d pay for an extra one of those extra batteries. It might not arrive before Christmas, but packs a folding design, 20-inch fat tires, and 2-seat design into one of the best values around. Not to mention a 28 MPH top speed and 55-mile range. We’ve previously walked away impressed by the Amazon e-bike brand in the past over at Electrek.

It doesn’t matter how far into the lifecycle it is, the Nintendo Switch is going to continue dominating the holiday season. If the stacked roster of new games wasn’t already enough to ensure consoles flew off shelves bundles like this Nintendo Switch OLED package with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would make it even more compelling. And with the fighting game’s 5th birthday, Nintendo sent one of these bundles over for me to check out to ensure I could getting in on the celebration.

The next LEGO Ideas set has been revealed. Launching next year, the upcoming LEGO Polaroid Instant Camera will look to give the classic OneStep release the brick-built treatment. It will stack up to over 500 pieces when it does hit store shelves as an adorable recreation of the iconic instant camera.