UGREEN’s all-new 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock sees first discount to $320 (Reg. $400)

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UGREEN just launched its first Thunderbolt 4 dock and today is marking it down for the first time. The company’s official Amazon storefront now offers the Revodock Max Thunderbolt 4 dock for $319.99 shipped. It would normally run you $400, with today’s offer clocking in at 20% off. It’s a new all-time low, just as you’d expect from the first-ever price cut. UGREEN’s foray into the world of Thunderbolt 4 docks brings one of the more feature-packed options out there, offering 13 ports and 90W of power passthrough.

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Crucial’s X9 brings 4TB of portable SSD storage to your kit back down at the $210 Amazon low

Reg. $280 $210

Amazon has now brought back its holiday pricing on the Crucial X9 4TB Portable Solid-State Drive at $209.99 shipped. Regularly $280, this model first landed on Amazon back in late September before it began bouncing back and forth between $220 and full price. Today’s deal marks a return to the holiday pricing to match the lowest we have tracked since release. For comparison sake, the comparable Samsung T7 Shield sells for $299 in the 4TB capacity right now. Sitting at the top end of portable SSDs in terms of capacity, today’s Crucial deal delivers 4TB of storage space alongside a PC- and Mac-compatible setup (also works with gaming consoles and mobile devices) with USB 3.2 Gen2 support and USB-C connectivity. It clocks in at 1,050MB/s and provides 7.5 feet of drop protection. Head below for more details. 

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Best portable SSDs of the year: Samsung, OWC, Crucial, WD, and more

2023 From $60

We are now rounding up all of our favorite on-the-go storage options in our 2023 collection of the best portable SSDs. While we didn’t see a ton of big-time standout new releases in 2023, there have been some next-generation releases from major brands worth consideration. Something like the new Samsung T5 Evo with up to 8TB capacities is going to be far less universally appealing to most folks, but its new T9 and mainstay T7 series is quite the opposite, much like the new X9 and X10 Pro models from Crucial. This year has also seen some unfortunate controversy in the portable SSD space with some issues arising among the formerly quite popular SanDisk Extreme lineup – my units work just fine, but there have been a ton of failures reported across the interwebs – however there are plenty of reliable solutions out there and we are breaking down our favorite options right now in our 2023 collection of the best portable SSDs to close out the year. Check them out below. 

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Audio-Technica’s upgraded 96kHz AT2020USB-X mic now down at $119 via Amazon

Reg. $129+ $119

Audio-Technica updated its popular AT2020 series microphone lineup last summer and we are now tracking a solid deal on the AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser model down at $119 shipped via Amazon. This one launched at $149 and remained there until June of this year. While it carries a regular price of $129 these days, today’s offer is matching our previous mention to deliver the second lowest price yet – it has only gone for less once since release during the summer Prime event. The AT2020 mic lineup got a notable upgrade with the X model on sale here today. Alongside the dual-state red and blue LED lighting shining through the grille – blue means on, red when it’s muted – this also delivers higher resolution recording at 24-bit/96kHz. From there, the usual onboard mute and headphone jack are present and accounted for alongside USB-C connectivity. Hit up our launch coverage for a closer look and head below for more. 

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gadgetnewsonline Gift Guide: Best gear and gadgets for beat-makers, musicians, and content-creators

Gifts! From $20

It’s now time to take a look at our favorite music gear for beat-makers, bedroom producers, and content creators. Our 2023 roundup of the best gifts for musicians features a number of brand new releases that hit the scene across 2023, from speakers and interfaces, to microphones, accessories, and even some wild new instruments. While something like the new Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II sampler has now sold out, there are still plenty of fantastic gifts to score that the music geeks and beat-makers in your life will actually love. Head below to scope out our picks with options starting from $20

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Logitech’s recent MX Keys S keyboard for Mac falls to new $90 low ($20 of), MX Keys mini at $75

Reg. $100+ From $75

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.

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Logitech’s MX Mechanical Keyboard upgrades your Mac workstation at $115 (Reg. $150)

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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.

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OWC launches its fastest portable SSD yet with the new heatsink-equipped 3,151MB/s 1M2

Today, OWC is launching its fastest portable SSD system yet. The launch of the new Express 1M2 also marks the first of its kind from the brand, delivering a DIY solution for USB4-equipped Macs and PCs in the form of the “fastest single blade NVMe OWC has ever offered.” Much like its solid metal 2,800MB/s OWC Envoy PRO portable SSD and its 11-port Thunderbolt 4 Go Dock that’s built like a tank, it features a solid metal design and can be loaded up with range of internal SSD solutions from the brand or to repurpose the drives you might already have laying around. Head below for more details. 

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Review: The Mac-ready Expressive E Osmose is the multi-gesture 3D keyboard controller of your dreams

Not all MIDI keyboard controllers are made equal and the new Expressive E Osmose is a great example of this. Now available stateside, the new 3D gestural music instrument and controller is ready to grace home studios, live performances, and professional sound stages everywhere. If it’s not the best MIDI keyboard controller out there, it is certainly one of the most interesting, not to mention being an incredibly compelling standalone instrument. Taking on the form of a traditional piano setup, it is anything but traditional in its execution. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Expressive E Osmose 3D gesture-based music controller and instrument. 

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Insta360 Link webcam features an auto-tracking gimbal to keep you in the shot at $255 (Save $45)

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The Insta360 Link is one of our favorite webcams here at gadgetnewsonline, so much so that we deemed it royalty amongst everything else on the market back when we first took a hands-on look. That kind of declaration makes today’s discount at Amazon all the more enticing, with the Insta360 Link dropping to $254.99 shipped. You’d more regularly pay $300, with today’s offer clocking in at 15% off. It’s matching the all-time low and is still one of the first times we’ve seen it on sale – let alone at the best price ever. We break down the whole experience below the fold, but also over in our hands-on review.

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Apple Magic Keyboard hits $80, with Touch ID at $120 (Save 20%), Magic Trackpad, more from $68

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Amazon is now offering the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for $119.99 shipped. Now returning to the all-time low, today’s offer drops from its usual $149 going rate. It’s 20% off and beating our previous mention by an extra cent. Those who can live without Touch ID will also find the standard version at $79.99, down from $100 to deliver the same 20% price cut. Both are the best prices of the year. We break down the full experience below the fold, detailing just how Touch ID stacks up.

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Samsung’s 32-inch Smart Monitors with iMac-inspired design and AirPlay 2 start at $370

Reg. $500+ From $370

Amazon is now offering the Samsung 32-inch M80C AirPlay 2 Smart Monitor for $399.99 shipped. This is matching the all-time low for only the second time, dropping down from its usual $700 price tag in the process. This is $300 off and still one of the first discounts on the recent refresh. Samsung’s new iteration of the M8 monitor arrives with much of the same design and feature set as last year’s model, just with the upgrades you can read about in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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Sonnet Black Friday sale now live with deep deals on its Echo Thunderbolt 4 hubs and display adapters

Now live! 20% off

This year’s Sonnet Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sale has now arrived! The brand is well known around here for delivering more than reasonable prices on well-made Thunderbolt docking solutions as well as HDMI and display adapters for both Mac and Windows users (as well as other systems). And everything just got even less expensive for Black Friday. Its deals are now live on the official site as well as the Sonnet Amazon store to deliver some of the best prices we have tracked all year on much of its most popular gear, including both the 5- and 11-port Echo Thunderbolt 4 docks. Head below for a closer look at this year Sonnet Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sale.

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Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 now $1,249 (Reg. $1,600)

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One of the very first discounts yet has arrived on the new Samsung 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor. Courtesy of Amazon, a new all-time low is here at $1,249 shipped. This is down from its usual $1,600 price tag, and clocking in at $23 under our previous mention. Over in Samsung’s official Black Friday sale, you’d pay $1,300 by comparison. . We’ve only seen it go on sale twice before this Thanksgiving Week discount, and now it’s less than ever before, too. Get a closer look in our launch coverage over at 9to5Mac.

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Twelve South’s early Black Friday sale discounts Mac and iPad stands from $35

Reg. $60+ From $35

The third phase of the Twelve South early Black Friday sale arrives today, this time putting its stands in the spotlight. If you’re looking to prop up a MacBook, iPad, or any other gadget, there are quite a few different price cuts live now. Just about everything is down to the best price of the year, with a particular highlight being the Twelve South Curve MacBook Stand at $34.99. It typically sells for $60, and is now clocking in at 42% off. This is well below our previous $48 mention and marking the best price of the year. Head below for more.

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Review: Samsung unveils its largest capacity portable SSD with the new T5 EVO at up to 8TB

The brand new Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD has arrived. After the launch of its first USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 T9 model in October, this time it is all about capacity over speed. Offering up a far more tame solution in terms of transfer rates, the T5 EVO Portable SSD has the “largest storage capacity of any Samsung portable SSD” and is being positioned as a replacement upgrade for folks still using more economic external HDDs, but the prices are going to have to come down before that becomes a reality for most users. We received an advance unit of the new Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD ahead of today’s unveil to give it a run for its money – our hands-on impressions and all of the details are waiting down below.

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PreSonus Eris desktop/home studio speaker deals: New Gen 2 Bluetooth $131.50, more

Reg. $150 From $90

PreSonus launched some of the most compelling new studio monitors and desktop speakers this past summer with the release of its new second-generation Eris lineup. After having a chance to go hands-on with just about every model in the lineup, I can confidently attest to the value proposition they can bring to just about any work surface, whether it’s a casual computer desktop or a pro-grade recording studio. And now, over at Amazon, you’ll find a nice early deal live on the PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Gen 2 Powered Desktop Speakers (now within about $1 of the lowest we have tracked) alongside some offers on the still more than capable previous-generation models. Head below for a closer look at the deals. 

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Logitech POP Keys keyboard comes in one of five colorways at $70 each (Reg. $100)

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Amazon is now offering the Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Wireless Keyboard for $69.99 shipped. All five colors are getting in on the savings, dropping from the $100 price tag. There’s 30% in savings regardless of which design catches your eye, with some of the best prices of the year across the lineup – although some of the newer releases like the Cosmos blue and Mist green designs are landing at new all-time lows. Our recent Tested with gadgetnewsonline review takes a closer look at what to expect from each of the Mac workstation upgrades, too.

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Tested: Is the ‘world’s first 4-in-1’ MagSafe MacBook sleeve from Journey actually useful?

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Today, we are taking a hands-on look at the new Journey NEXA MacBook sleeve with MagSafe charging. Just recently unveiled by the brand as the “world’s first 4-in-1” MacBook sleeve, it not only charges two devices at once, but it also houses your laptop and doubles as a MacBook sleeve. The question is, does anyone actually need this sort of thing? Well, the short answer is yes, some folks might. But you’ll want to read on to see if you’re one of them.

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Here are our favorite 14- and 16-inch MacBook sleeves to safeguard your new M3 machine

20+% off From $18

We featured our favorite new options for the 15-inch MacBook Air and now it’s time to look at the best MacBook sleeves for Apple’s new M3 14- and 16-inch machines. Pre-orders are already live on Apple’s latest with delivery on your doorstep coming before you know it now, but it might be time to upgrade your sleeve to safeguard that Space Black finish and the powerful internals. Whether it’s an ultra-affordable solution, some high-end leather, something in between, or a more novel approach, you’ll find our favorite MacBook sleeves for 14- and 16-inch machines waiting down below, all of which we have tried out in person. 

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Twelve South’s early Black Friday sale drops Curve Flex MacBook stand to $65, more

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Twelve South is starting off November by launching a new early Black Friday sale. The company is sending some warm weather vibes up from its hometown of Charleston alongside the savings, offering just a glimpse of the discounts we’re expecting to see later on in the month. This isn’t a full sitewide sale, but instead has a more curated selection of gear. A favorite has the Twelve South Curve Flex stand at $64.99. This is down from its usual $80 going rate and marking one of the best prices we have ever seen at $15 off. It’s an extra $5 below our previous mention from back in August, and a perfect companion to your new M3 MacBook shipping next week. Head below for more.

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ROLI finally unveils the next-generation of its amazing multi-touch Seaboard Block music controller!

The new ROLI Seaboard Block has finally arrived! The MIDI and music production community (myself included) have been waiting years for this announcement and it is finally here. The brand new Seaboard Block M is the next-generation multi-touch MIDI keyboard controller from the brand, delivering the ultra-expressive 5D MPE MIDI experience to the masses in a much more affordable package than most of the options on the market right now, including the brand’s flagship 2022 model Seaboard Rise that costs nearly $1,400. Head below for a closer look. 

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Tested: Harber London’s gorgeous M3 MacBook-ready leather and wool felt magnetic sleeve

After debuting its new iPhone 15 sheaths, Harber London’s leather MacBook sleeves are now ready to protect and carry your Apple laptop in style, be it the new M3 models or an older machine (basically all 13-, 14-, 15-, and 16-inch models). Today we are focusing in on the Harber London Magnetic Envelope Sleeve for MacBook, as that is the model I have been testing out for a couple weeks here, but much of my impressions will apply to all of the designs in the brand’s leather MacBook sleeve lineup. The short form version here is that it is a gorgeous and luxurious option that, while indeed a bit pricey, could have been a lot more so. Head below for our hands-on impressions of the Harber London magnetic MacBook sleeve as part of our ongoing Tested with gadgetnewsonline series. 

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Pair your Mac with Logitech’s MX Master 3S mouse while it’s down to $88

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Amazon now offers the Logitech MX Master 3S for $88.34 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. This is down from the usual $100 price tag and marking an all-around rare chance to save at $12 off. Not only is this the second-best price of the year, it’s also the lowest since back in June. Our hands-on review details everything you need to know about the professional workstation experience, though we also break it down below the fold.

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Samsung’s new 2,000MB/s 4TB T9 portable SSD now $190 off at $250 all-time low, more

$190 off $250

Joining the ongoing deal on the 2TB model, we are now tracking the very first price drop on the new high-capacity 4TB Samsung T9 Portable Solid-State Drive. Regularly $440 and currently on sale for $400 directly from Samsung, a new on-page coupon Amazon is knocking it down to $249.99 shipped. This is $190 off the MSRP, the very first price drop, and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Yes, this is a pricey endeavor for sure. But for professionals leveraging USB 3.2 2×2 ports, this is indeed the latest flagship Samsung model with a carbon fiber-style sheath reaching speeds up to 2,000MB/s that will run laps around the Samsung T7 Shield. If you don’t have the high end ports, today’s $200 sale price on the T7 Shield 1,050MB/s model might be a better bet. Check out our hands-on review and head below for more details. 

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Score Pad & Quill’s gorgeous leather Apple gear at over 60% off before it is gone forever

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It’s the end of an era folks. Our friends at Pad & Quill will soon be moving on to bigger and better things and time is running out to grab some of its, frankly, amazing Apple gear accessories. Handmade with love right here in the US, it has been producing some of the nicest leather Apple accessories for many years and now’s your chance to score some at a huge discount before you won’t be able to ever again. We are talking about the kind of leather goods that last for more years than I can count – I’m still using its Roll Top leather MacBook backpack I reviewed way back in 2017 and it’s in perfect shape. The Adventure series leather Apple Watch band I tested out earlier this year is easily one of the nicest I have ever had a chance to use. While it all tends to fetch the kind of price an artisan, American-made piece of functional art deserves, you can score just about everything at over 60% off right now as part of its Going Out of Business sale. Head below for all of the details. 

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Tested: Is Samsung’s new 2,000MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 T9 Portable SSD worth the price tag?

The next-generation Samsung T9 Portable SSD was officially unleashed on the world at the beginning of the month. The previous-generation 1,050MB/s T7 and T7 Shield were among some of the most popular options among gadgetnewsonline readers, and Samsung has now updated the internals and specs to deliver its very first USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and (potentially) much faster speeds. The question is, how many users out there have the gear to actually take advantage of this tech at this point? Head below for some hands-on impressions of the new Samsung T9 Portable SSD as part of our Tested with gadgetnewsonline series.

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UGREEN’s new 8K DisplayPort Switcher simplifies your multi-display setup [Launch deal]

Brand new $27

UGREEN’s stable of tech accessories and desktop hubs has expanded significantly this year and the latest is landing on Amazon in the form of its new 8K DisplayPort Switcher. After featuring the brand’s new 30W USB-C GaN charger, its 300W Nexode 5-port USB-C GaN Charger, and its adorable new 30W USB-C RobotGaN wall charger with an LED screen before that, we are turning our attention to UGREEN’s new DisplayPort hub. Now available via its official Amazon storefront, it is also going live today with a nice launch discount in tow. Head below for more details. 

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Logitech’s MX Mechanical Mini Keyboard lands on your Mac workstation for $112.50 (Reg. $150)

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Amazon is now offering the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Keyboard for Mac at $112.49 shipped. This is marking the lowest we’ve seen on the Clicky version, as it drops down from its $150 price tag. We have seen the Linear switch version drop just a tad lower at $105 back in August, but this is the lowest we’ve seen since and the second-best discount to date overall. Our hands-on review goes over all of the other highlights, but we also break down the experience below the fold.

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M-Audio’s Oxygen Pro 25 MIDI keyboard for Mac/PC hits new Amazon low at $129 ($70 off)

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Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 at $129 shipped. Regularly $199, this is a solid $70 or 35% price drop you’ll also find matched at B&H right now – it still fetches the full $199 at Walmart. Today’s deal is $20 under our previous mention to deliver a new Amazon all-time low. A perfect option for Logic Pro users (or any other DAW for that matter), this model is centered around 25 semi-weighted keys with both velocity sensitivity and aftertouch in place. On the top control panel, it also carries 16 backlit RBG drum pads for tapping out beats or leveraging clip launching features in apps like Logic Pro and Ableton Live alongside a note repeater function and eight assignable MIDI controller knobs. Head below for more. 

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Samsung unveils its next-generation 2,000MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Portable SSDs

The Samsung T-series portable SSDs are some of the most popular pieces of tech around these here parts and the new, next-generation Samsung T9 Portable SSDs have now arrived! Samsung said the new T9 models are its very first portable SSDs featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface with speeds up to 2,000MB/s – that’s nearly double as fast as the T7 Shield we reviewed and still use to this day. Samsung says they feature a “stylish and portable design” built to keep data safe while on-the-go. Now already available for purchase via the official Amazon storefront in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, you’ll find everything you need to know about the new Samsung T9 Portable SSDs below. 

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Aer intros new recycled Pro Kit tech organizer and MacBook brief with lifetime warranty

Aer is out with its latest tech carriers today, headlined by the new Pro Kit tech organizer. The compact cable and accessory organizer joins the brand’s new Pro Brief tech bag for travel, everyday carry, and for heading to the office as the latest entries in Aer’s growing stable of bags to keep your gear organized wherever you might be. Both the new Pro Kit organizer pouch and the Pro Brief are now available for purchase in various colors from the brand’s official site, and you can get a closer look at both down below. 

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Perfect for Macs, the Logitech MX Keys Mini Keyboard drops to $70 (Reg. $100)

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Amazon now offers the Logitech MX Keys Mini Keyboard for Mac at $69.99 shipped. This new all-time low on Amazon is clocking in at $30 off the usual $100 price tag. It’s $10 below our previous mention and one of the first chances to save on this colorway. Thanks to today’s deal, Logitech’s MX Keys Mini delivers one of the brand’s most compact keyboards yet and for less. Its wireless design is backed by Bluetooth or the business-ready Logi Bolt USB wireless receiver. Featuring backlit keys, the typing experience is also backed by support for macOS and Windows out of the box, with 10-day battery life and USB-C charging being thrown in for good measure. Back when the peripheral launched, we took a hands-on look at what to expect from the experience. Learn more about this Mac keyboard deal below the fold.

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Apple’s standard Magic Keyboard elevates your Mac desktop at $70 (Reg. $99)

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Woot is now offering the Apple Magic Keyboard for $69.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. Normally fetching $99 – like you’ll pay at Amazon right now – today’s offer amounts to $29 in savings. This is the first discount since back in March, and a new 2023 low at $10 under that mention. Apple’s standard Magic Keyboard is a notable way to bring that first-party polish to your desktop workstation. The perfect companion to your Mac mini or to convert a MacBook into more of a home office machine, this keyboard has Apple’s latest scissor key switches and a Lightning port on the front for recharging the internal battery.

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Logitech’s MX Keys Advanced Keyboard for Mac falls to new Amazon low of $94 (Reg. $120)

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Amazon now offers the Logitech MX Keys Advanced Keyboard for $94.28 shipped. This is down from the original $120 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s an extra $4 under our previous mention from back in June, as well. While it isn’t the just-refreshed S version that we’ll break down below the fold, Logitech’s MX Keys Advanced is one of the more popular workstation upgrades on the market for Macs thanks to its premium build with matching Space Gray finish. Alongside a macOS keyboard layout, this model sports a backlit design with both Bluetooth and the USB wireless receiver connectivity backed by FLOW support rounding out the package to switch between various devices in your setup. Our hands-on review offers a better idea of what to expect.

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Hands-on impressions: Next-generation PreSonus Eris speakers and pro studio monitors debut today

Update: The new 2nd generation PreSonus Eris Studio monitors are now available on Amazon from $150. You’ll also find the entry-level Eris models (they ship in pairs) from $100.

The new lineup of PreSonus Eris speakers and studio monitors are being officially unveiled today. A long-time favorite around here, delivering some serious value for your money in both the casual and home studio spaces, the brand has now unleashed its latest offerings. The new entry-level Eris lineup arrives with a more focused selection of sizes and Bluetooth streaming alongside its latest-generation Eris Studio monitors and the pro-grade, multichannel and Atmos-ready Pro lineup. We have had a chance to give them a run for their more than reasonable price tags over the last few weeks, and you can get a closer look at everything down below. 

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Satechi’s new USB-C Dual Dock Stand with NVMe slot sees first discount to $127, more

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Satechi just launched its new USB-C Dual Dock Stand with NVMe slot last month, and now the first chance to save has arrived. Courtesy of the brand’s official Amazon storefront, the savings today kick off at $126.99 shipped after you clip the on-page coupon. Down from $150, today’s offer amounts to $23 in savings alongside a new all-time low. As one of the more unique releases from Satechi, its new Dual Dock Stand very much lives up to its name with a design that is both a USB-C dock, and a stand. Resting underneath your MacBook, the hub props up your machine while also offering dual HDMI ports, a DisplayPort output, Gigabit Ethernet, and an array of USB-C and USB-A slots. One of the features I loved the most in our hands-on review was its built-in NVMe drive dock.

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Tested: Aer’s new City Tote Bag carries it all, including your MacBook and iPad

It’s time to take a closer look at the new Aer City MacBook Tote bag that launched for the first time a couple weeks ago. It came alongside the brand’s new Dopp Kit 3 and just after we reviewed its Travel Pack 3 as the latest addition to the brand’s City collection. Designed as an all-in-one universal tote bag, it cradles your MacBook and iPad alongside whatever else you might need to lug around or pick up while running errands. While I was a big fan of its Day Sling 3 – it quickly landed in our roundup of the best sling packs out there – it’s time to put the new City MacBook Tote bag through its paces for review as part of the latest Tested with gadgetnewsonline feature. 

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Logitech intros new customizable Pebble 2 mouse and keyboard with recycled builds from $30

The new Logitech Pebble 2 gear has arrived. Logitech’s Pebble peripherals deliver affordable and colorful solutions for a multitude of different users, and today it is introducing the next-generation of the lineup. The new Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s and Pebble Keys 2 K380s once again deliver inexpensive accessories for users across multiple platforms, and now with even more environmentally-friendly builds and a few bonus features to enhance the experience. Both the new mouse and keyboard are now available for pre-order ahead of release later this month starting from $30 and you can get more details down below. 

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Score a high-capacity 4TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD down at $220 today (Reg. $290)

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Amazon is now offering the high-capacity 4TB Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive for $219.99 shipped. Regularly $290 directly from Samsung where it is now on sale for $240, today’s deal is up to $70 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. We have only seen this model go for less a couple times since its release last year. Delivering a sizable 4TB of storage to your at-home and on-the-go setups, it comes wrapped in a rubberized shell with an IP65 protection rating against dust and water. Clocking in at up to 1,050MB/s, this NVMe drive features USB 3.2 Gen 2 support alongside USB-C and USB-A connectivity options straight out of the box. Hit up our hands-on review for additional details and head below for more. 

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IK amps it up with new flagship portable HD X guitar interface for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and PC

The new iRig HD X guitar interface as arrived. IK Multimedia has been unleashing recording interfaces specifically for guitar players using Mac, iPhone, iPad, and PC for years, and its new portable flagship model has arrived in the form of the iRig HD X. A follow-up to the previously-released iRig HD 2 guitar audio interface, the new HD X amps things up a notch with enhanced specs and an upgraded feature set. The new guitar player-focused I/O box is now available for purchase, and you can get a complete breakdown of what to expect down below. 

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Twelve South’s annual Labor Day sale live with discounted Mac stands, leather iPhone cases, more

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Twelve South today is launching its annual Labor Day sale, discounting a collection of its popular Apple accessories. Delivering some of the best price cuts of the year on the brand’s signature collection of MacBook stands, leather iPhone 14 cases, and other gear for your Apple setup, shipping is free across the board. A favorite has Twelve South’s new HiRise Pro on sale for $79.99. Down from $100, this is one of the first discounts to date and a match of the all-time low set once before. We further break down what to expect from this discount in our hands-on review, while also detailing everything in the sale below the fold.

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Review: Focusrite launches the next-generation of its popular Scarlett audio interfaces today

Update: The new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces are now available for purchase on Amazon starting from $139.99 shipped

The new 4th Gen Focusrite Scarlett audio interfaces are debuting today. The brand’s lineup of striking red recording interfaces has been among the most popular around for years, and it is finally ready to introduce the enhanced new Scarlett boxes. Three new models are making their first appearance today with updated designs alongside reengineered specs, and we have had the pleasure of testing out the new 2i2 dual input variant over the last few weeks. Head below for a closer look at the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces. 

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Aer readies you for fall with new sustainable ballistic MacBook Tote bag and Dopp Kit

The new Aer MacBook Tote bag and companion Dopp Kit were unveiled today. After coming away impressed from our hands-on time with the brand’s Day Sling 3 – this one landed in our collection of the best EDC sling/belt bag picks – and Travel Pack 3, the latest from Aer caught our eye. The new MacBook Tote and Dopp Kit land as the latest additions to the Aer City Collection for Fall/Winter 2023 and are now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look at both.

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Anker’s new USB-C KVM docking stations see first discounts from $212.50 (Reg. $250+)

Reg. $250+ From $212.50

Last month saw Anker launch a new USB-C KVM, and now the savings are rolling in. Courtesy of the brand’s official Amazon storefront, you can now score the Anker Desktop KVM Docking Station for $229.49 shipped. Down from its usual $270 price tag, today’s offer amounts to 15% in savings while also delivering the first chance to save. It actually joins the launch discount we saw go live on the laptop version, which is still alive and kicking it at $212.49, down from $250. This is still the only price cut so far on this model, too. You can get a full breakdown in our launch coverage, but we also take a closer look below the fold at what to expect.

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OtterBox’s first 13-inch M2 MacBook Air case launches today with semi-translucent design

The new Otterbox Lumen MacBook Air 13-inch case has arrived. While the latest 15-inch model might be taking most of the attention as of late (here are all our favorite covers for that model), OtterBox has just launched its first custom-made case for the M2 13-inch MacBook Air. Now available directly from OtterBox and on the official Apple store, the Lumen case is designed to add some notable military-grade protection to your compact Apple notebook alongside a semi-translucent treatment to show off its design. Head below for more details. 

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Samsung’s USB-C T7 Shield Portable SSDs now up to $65 off starting from $80 shipped

$65 off From $80

Update: Now $20 under our previous mention or today only, you can score the Samsung 1TB T7 Shield Portable SSD down at $59.99 shipped via B&H in all colors. One of the lowest prices ever, Amazon is still charging $80 and you’ll find even more details below. 

Joining the new microSD and internal SSD sale from this morning, Amazon is now offering one of the best prices on the popular Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid-State Drive. The 1TB model is now down at $79.99 and the 2TB variant is going for $119.99, both with free shipping in all three color choices. Regularly $110 and $185 respectively these days, you’re looking at the latest model in the T7 lineup at the lowest prices we can find. The 1TB model is now within about $7 of the all-time low and we have only seen the 2TB go for any less once when it dropped to $117 in the black colorway. After coming away particularly impressed in our hands-on review, the T7 Shield and the previous standard model (also on sale down below) are easy to recommend to anyone looking to enhance their EDC or at-home storage capabilities. Head below for more details. 

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Tested: Hands-on with Plugable’s new USB4/Thunderbolt Dual Monitor Dock [Deal]

Reg. $200 $185

Plugable, a brand known for producing well-made and competitively-priced docking stations, hubs, and more, unleashed its latest Thunderbolt 4/USB4 dock last week, and it’s time for some hands-on impressions. Its latest comes in the form of an 11-port hub complete with USB4 specs for Windows users, Thunderbolt 4 action, dual HDMI display support (more on this below), card readers, and just about everything else you might expect from something in this category. Alongside an ongoing launch price drop on Amazon, we have now had a chance to give the new Plugable USB-C Docking Station a run for its currently discounted money and we are now ready to hit you with the latest entry in the ongoing Tested with gadgetnewsonline series. 

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