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• Save $100 on Apple’s just-released 24-inch M3 iMac at $1,199 all-time low
• Motorola razr+ is already down to the low of $700 (Save $300), but now comes with a $50 gift card
• Take flight Christmas morning with a $40 discount on DJI’s Mini 2 SE drone at $299 low

Moment today is expanding its lineup of iPhone and Android smartphone lenses with a new macro offering. Delivering even more detailed close-up shots from your handset, the new Moment 75mm Macro Mobile Lens

LEGO just revealed the new X-Men X-Jet. Launching on the first of the year, the super hero team of mutants are finally getting the spotlight with a new build based around the X-Men ’97 series. Debuting at the top of the year in January as LEGO set 76281, we break down everything new with the X-Jet and its four X-Men minifigures below.

If you’re looking to wrap up a drone under the tree before Christmas, one of the holiday season’s best deals has returned. Amazon currently offers the DJI Mini 2 SE Quadcopter for $299 shipped. It’s down from $339, and saves you $40 while marking a return to the all-time low for only the second time. This is just what we saw on Black Friday, and still one of the first-ever discounts. There’s also a Fly More Combo version at $449, which drops from $489. The new DJI Mini 2 SE just launched back in March as a second-generation version of its entry-level quadcopter. There’s still the company’s signature folding design, which is even more portable thanks to weighing in at just under 249 grams – meaning there’s no need to worry about registering the drone.

Anker launched its most capable personal power banks yet earlier in the year with the new Prime lineup. These hefty portable chargers fully embraced GaN tech in order to serve as the ultimate way to refuel your entire Apple kit away from home – and yes, even your shiny new M3 MacBook Pro. I’ve been so improved by the 27,650mAh model with its 250W power output and companion charging dock.

If you missed out on the Black Friday offer, Amazon is delivering another chance to save on the new Beats Studio Pro headphones. These recently-released over-ears are now down to $179.95 shipped at the retailer, dropping from the usual $350 price tag in the process. This is almost 50% off, and applies to all four styles of the cans. It comes within $10 of the all-time low from back over the Thanksgiving Week savings event, and is the second-best price we’ve seen overall. These are some of our favorite headphones on the market right now, and our hands-on review walks you through just why that’s the case.

If you’ve been wanting to build your own LEGO Fortnite Llama, a set of instructions have arrived. The promotional set isn’t going to be seeing any form of wide release, and so we’ve put together a guide on how to build your own at home – whether it’s with your own bricks or building the elements from a third-party site.

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• AirPods 3 deliver Spatial Audio, ‘Hey Siri,’ and more by Christmas at $140 (Reg. $169)
• JBL’s new Assistant-powered Authentics smart speakers are $50 off starting at $300 (First deals)
• Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 hits $1,000 (Save $600)

The Discover Samsung sale is back this week, with a collection of holiday offers to help you put some of the latest tech under the tree for less. Everything ships ahead of Christmas and lands with plenty of time to get all wrapped up. Many of the discounts going live today are better than what we saw over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with price cuts applying to all of the company’s first-party releases. You’ll find deep deals on Galaxy smartphones and tablets, as well as TVs, home appliances for the kitchen and laundry, and tons more. Head below for all of the highlights from the Discover Samsung Winter sale.

Amazon is now offering the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker for $299.99 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $350 price tag for the very first time and marking a new all-time low. This speaker just hit the scene earlier this fall and is finally seeing a discount ahead of the holidays just in time to wrap up some portable listening that can tag along just about anywhere. We breakdown the whole experience over in our launch coverage, while also giving you a rundown below the fold.

Amazon is now offering the Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard for $89.99 shipped. This is one of the first price cuts since launching back in May, and most importantly is a new all-time low. It’s $20 off the usual $110 price tag, marking really only the second notable chance to save, and beating our previous mention from back in July by an extra $11. Today’s offer is the first one we’ve seen below $100, as well. We dive into how this new silent keyboard stacks up in our hands-on review, or you can just head below for a closer look.

If you’ve ever wondered if LEGO sets could get the equivalent of DLC, today we finally have an answer. An upcoming 2024 LEGO Spider-Man set is going to fix one of the big issues with this year’s No Way Home Final Battle kit by assembling Sandman and some other villains who didn’t make the cut in the display set. Now this upcoming LEGO Spider-Man set number 76280 coming out in 2024 will add both characters as an expansion to the original.

Backbone just sent me one of its new USB-C gamepads for iPhone 15 to check out, and it happened to arrive the same week that LEGO Fortnite launched. In what has to be the perfect opportunity to try out the new gaming accessory, I’ve been trying out the new release and have to say I’m finally sold on controller grips – especially ones as good as the Backbone One.

If you’ve wanted a Pokémon keyboard, Higround is making your dreams a reality as it’s set to launch six new designs this afternoon. Complete with designs centered around Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise, as well as some other iconic Kanto designs that Trainers should recognize, the new releases are available as part of a limited-edition collaboration with the Pokémon Company.

Sonos is back with one last chance to save on its popular lineup of smart home speakers and home theater upgrades. Whether you’ve been eyeing that Sonos Arc soundbar or want to see what all the fuss about its new Era 100 speaker is all about, the savings are offering the best prices of the year across just about everything the company sells. Shipping is free across the board, and many of the savings are even matched over at other retailers like Crutchfield. We break down all of our favorites below the fold.

Twelve South is kicking off the holiday savings today to close out the work week, offering an exclusive 20% in savings for 9to5 readers. Right now, when you apply code 9TO5MAC at checkout, you’ll be able to take 20% off almost everything it sells. On top of some of the best prices of the season on most of its popular Apple releases, there’s quite a few new all-time lows and first-ever discounts. One such is on the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe at $119.99 shipped. It’s $30 off the usual $150 price tag for the first and only time, making one of our favorite MagSafe mounts an even better buy. Get a closer look in our hands-on review and then head below.

Time flies huh? Amazon today is celebrating the third anniversary since AirPods Max were announced with a discount on Apple’s hi-fi headphones. The premium cans now sell for $449.99 shipped in several styles, dropping down from the usual $549 price tag. This is $99 off and marking a return to the Black Friday price we saw last month. There haven’t been all too many AirPods Max price cuts over the past several months, with today’s only being the second since the start of summer. It also comes at the perfect time to celebrate the third birthday of Apple’s high-end headphones.

Amazon is now marking down Google Pixel Buds Pro to $118.94 shipped. Today’s discount applies across four of the different styles, dropping from the usual $200 going rate in the process. It’s a chance to save $81 and marks a new all-time low for many of the colorways. Everything is an extra $1 below our previous Black Friday mention, too.  You can read all about how compelling of a package that combines into in our hands-on review. 

Update: The Green/Grey Trail Loop style is now dropping down to $699 after the on-page coupon has been applied. Act fast! The other styles are all at $730, in case this one sells out.

Amazon is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $729.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. Today’s discount applies to the model with a Trail Loop band, and drops from the usual $799 price tag. It’s matching the all-time low for only the second-ever time and is $69 off. We last saw today’s sale price over the Thanksgiving Week festivities, and now the savings are back for those last-minute gifts. 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.

elago launched a new MagSafe charging stand last month, bringing its fascination with the classic Macintosh to your setup as an iPhone 15 companion. I just had to have it, for the past week or so it’s been hanging out on my nightstand as my overnight docking station. With a design that is geared towards StandBy mode, I take a closer look at if this accessory is worth its homage to Apple’s old school Mac.

Satechi is launching a new series of USB-C accessories today for Mac. Wrapping three different cables and adapters in a premium braided nylon design, the company is out with a refreshed 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter as well as a pair of 8K HDMI solutions. Each one debuts with a launch discount attached, too.

Belkin just launched a new BoostCharge Pro 15W MagSafe Charger earlier in the fall, and now the first chance to save on it is live. The 2-in-1 stand would typically run you $130, but now it drops down to $99.99 shipped. The discount applies once you’ve added it to your cart, and should show up automatically – but if it doesn’t, applying code GIFT23 at checkout will lock-in the savings. That’s $30 off and the very first chance to save on this new release that will begin shipping later this month. We break it down below the fold and over in our launch coverage.

Motorola just launched a fresh new colorway for its popular razr+ folding smartphone in partnership with Pantone, and it’s already on sale. If you find yourself privy to that fun new Peach Fuzz design, then you’re in luck, as the very first discount is here to celebrate the launch. Much like you’ll find across all three of the other colors, the new razr+ color sells for $699.99 shipped direct from Motorola. It’s down from $1,000 and matching the all-time low on the handset. This is of course the first time to save on the all-new Peach Fuzz release specifically, but the others have been on sale before and at this price during Thanksgiving Week.

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• Go the refurb route and save $269 on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $830
• Google Pixel Tablet falls to $399 all-time low (Reg. $499), plus extra Speaker Dock at $112
• Anker Nano iPhone 15 accessories on sale: USB-C power banks, chargers, more from $11

Anker’s new lineup of Nano iPhone charging accessories is on sale today at Amazon. After just launching earlier in the fall, all five additions to the collection are going on sale. Whether you’re just looking for an everyday carry refresh or want to grab a stocking stuffer for the techy on your list, these are some of the best prices yet if not sitting right at all-time lows. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. A favorite has the first chance to save on the new Anker Nano 10,000mAh Power Bank landing at $39.99 after the on-page coupon has been clipped. Down from $50, this is $10 off and matching the best price ever for only the second time. Head below for more from $11.

Amazon is now offering the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Keyboard for Mac at $115.64 shipped. This is down from the usual $150 price tag, dropping this model with tactile quiet keys by 20%. It’s a match of the all-time low for only the second time on this configuration, but comes within $8 of the best-ever discount on any of the models. This is the third-lowest price yet, too. Our hands-on review goes over all of the other highlights, but we also break down the experience below the fold.

LEGO Fornite is now officially available after being revealed last week. The new digital experience may be built right into the popular battle royale game, but it’s hardly the same game. Focusing more on a survival crafting experience, we now know just how the whole game mode will stack up.

Amazon is now offering one our favorite speakers at gadgetnewsonline – the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin – for its best price of the year. The AirPlay 2 speaker now drops down to $625.44 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. On top of just being 2023’s best price, this is also a rare chance to save this year period. We last saw it on sale at the beginning of the year, and now today’s offer lands right ahead of the holidays. It’s within $26 of the all-time low and has only been beaten twice before and clocks in at $174 off.

Amazon now offers the iOttie iON Wireless Duo for $41.95 shipped. Bringing a Google-certified charger to your nightstand, this is down from the usual $50 price tag and matching the Thanksgiving Week pricing. Today’s offer is one of the first discounts in 2023, and outside of Black Friday is the first chance to save since all the way back in April of this year. We’ll breakdown why this is worth cradling your Pixel 8 below, or you can also get more insight on the whole experience in our hands-on review. 

After almost an entire year of waiting, the LEGO Avengers Tower is finally here. I’ve been covering the set since it was just in its infancy as far as rumors go, and now it’s siting right in front of me as an assembled model. Packed with references to the first decade of MCU movies, I’m taking a closer look at how the largest LEGO Marvel set ever made stacks up – and more importantly, if it’s worth $500.

Amazon now offers the Philips Hue 75W Smart Light Starter for $89.99 shipped. This is the first discount of the year from the usual $120 price tag and matching the all-time low at 25% off. In fact, the last time we saw it on sale was back over the holidays last year. So once again ahead of Christmas, you can grab the perfect starter kit for yourself or a family member who’s interested in trying out one of the best smart home ecosystems on the market. Head below for more.

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• Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro drops under Black Friday pricing with $250 discount
• Google Pixel 7 Pro is an even better value with $399 discount to new $600 low
• ecobee just launched its Smart Video Doorbell at $160, but now you can score it for $120

Anker is launching a new power station today to help you streamline a nightstand or communal charging setup. While you’ll find a pair of full AC outlets and some USB-A ports, the real star of the show is the USB-C outputs that can dish out 100W to your MacBook, iPad, and other gear. It also arrives with a launch discount.

The LEGO Group is announcing its next double Insiders points promotion today. Just in time to score some of the new kits that just hit store shelves for December, lock-in some gifts, or nab those exclusive new gift with purchases, we break down how to save below.

Philips Hue launched a new version of its smart Christmas lights earlier this fall deemed the Festavia string lights. Smart home owners have been waiting for festive lights you can control with your voice for ages. Now after using them for the past few months, it’s safe to say that Philips Hue has delivered just the solution – if you’re willing to shell out enough frankincense, myrrh, and gold.

Arc makes one of the most unique iPhone 15 cases around, if you can even call it a case. These bumper covers stand out from everything else on the market and now we’re tracking the first chances to save on the newest releases for Apple’s latest handsets. Right now, you can take 15% off the entire collection of Arc Pulse iPhone 15 cases starting at $55.25 shipped. The standard matte black style is down from $65 and marking a new all-time low as the first chance to save, and comes joined by four other designs including mirror polish silver or chromed gold designs.

Juiced Bikes today is launching its new Scrambler X2. While you can read all about what’s new over at Electrek, here at gadgetnewsonline we’re ready to talk all about the savings on this all-new debut. The Scrambler X2 e-bike now sells for $1,499 shipped as a special launch promotion, dropping down from its usual $1,899 price tag. We’re expecting to see the new e-bike return to this price before long, so jump on those $400 in savings while you can. It’s of course the very first discount and a new all-time low, too. There’s four different colors available and below the fold we break down just how those savings stack up for your new off-road ride.

If you’ve ever wanted to automate how much sunlight your home gets, a discount on the Eve MotionBlinds today can make that possible. Right now, Amazon is marking down the HomeKit accessory to $166.56 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. This is $34 off the usual $200 price tag and marking the best discount we’ve seen this year. It’s $4 under our previous Black Friday mention, and one of the first price cuts so far in any case. We previously covered what to expect over at 9to5Mac, but also break it down in detail below the fold.

Withings is taking hybrid smartwatches to a whole new level with the reveal of its upcoming ScanWatch Nova. Premium materials really are just the start of this frankly gorgeous timepiece, opting for a design that looks more like a traditional watch while baking in some of its most capable health features yet.

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• Apple Watch Series 9 now starts from $310 ahead of the holidays (New lows, Reg. $399+)
• Sonos Roam/SL AirPlay 2 smart speakers now start from $119 (Reg. $159+)
• Amazon clears out Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 at new $650 low or activation on Verizon at $300

Anker’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its new Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank for $103.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. This is 20% off the usual $130 price tag and marking one of the first chances to save since debuting earlier in the fall. It’s $26 off and beats our previous mention by an extra $6. Did we mention this is an all-time low? The same can be said for the smaller 12,000mAh Anker Prime Power Bank, which clocks in with the same 20% discount applied at $71.99 – when you apply the on-page coupon. This is down from $90 and matching the best price yet. Head below for more.

Twelve South is launching its most portable Apple charging accessory yet, with one of its cutest names yet. The new ButterFly combines a 15W MagSafe charger and an Apple Watch fast charger into one of the smallest form-factors imaginable. I’ve been waiting to talk about this for over a month now, and today I can finally gush about how novel this new release is!

Amazon is now offering the best price ever on Apple’s official FineWoven MagSafe Wallet. Sporting all of the expected Find My tech, the savings land at $44.99 shipped on the Black and Pacific Blue styles. Each one drops from the usual $49 going rate for one of the very first times in order to save you 24% and make these contentious accessories a better buy. Like we started with off the top, these are new all-time lows that clock in at an extra $3 below our previous mentions from over Thanksgiving Week. Get a closer look at what to expect over at 9to5Mac in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

Amazon is helping you be a hero on Christmas day when some toy or gadget that gets unwrapped inevitably needs batteries. Instead, you’ll be planning ahead of scoring a 4-pack of Panasonic eneloop Pro rechargeable AAAs at $51 shipped with a fast charger in the box. This is down from the usual $60 price tag to mark the best price we’ve seen since back in May. It comes within $2 of that pre-summer price drop, and is the third-best of the year at within $3 of the 2023 low. Head below for more.

Through the end of the day, Best Buy is now offering the WD easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $259.99 shipped. This is $140 off the usual $400 price tag and making for a pretty enticing chance to start building out a home media server or just a Time Machine backup setup. Today’s offer is an extra $10 below our previous mention, and clocking in at just over $14 per TB – we’ve seen some drive offers as low as 13/TB this fall, but those were on smaller capacity drives than this. Below the fold we break down why WD makes our favorite hard drives, and detail the rest of the sale from $150.