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Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys and writes a daily column of all of the best deals for 9to5Mac. Having joined the team at the beginning of 2017, over the past six years she has gone on to specialize in being a mainstay in the LEGO news and rumors scene while also reviewing the latest iPhone accessories, earbuds, and home networking gear. 

Contact it directly at rikka@9to5mac.com or over on Twitter @rikkaaltland.

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13-inch M2 MacBook Air now $849 in Tuesday’s best deals, official iPhone 15 cases from $28, more

MacBook Air

The chance to score Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for just $849 is headlining today’s best deals. It comes joined by official iPhone 15 MagSafe clear cases starting from $28 as well as a deep discount on this cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel style at $197 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals drop AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Watch SE 2 to $189 each, plus more

AirPods Pro 2 deal

Now’s the time to upgrade to AirPods Pro 2 and its refreshed USB-C charging case. A $60 price cut lands at $189 to join these discounted Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen styles from $189. Plus, Belkin’s 15W BoostCharge Pro MagSafe pad now comes in two new colors at $60. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Beats Studio Pro at $200 headline today’s best deals, iPhone 14 from $542, more

Friday’s best deals are making some of our favorite headphones on the market more affordable, as the Beats Studio Pro drop to $200. Apple’s iPhone 14 now starts from $542 at Amazon, and you can also save on Sonos One Gen 2/SL smart speakers with AirPlay 2 starting at $259. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Save $257 on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9, iPad mini 6 from $400, more in today’s best deals

Higher-end Apple Watch Series 9 models are headlining today’s best deals. You can save $257 on stainless steel styles alongside iPad mini 6 from $400. Plus, Anker’s new 15W Qi2 Magnetic Charger sees its first discount down to $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM $400 off, iPhone 14 Plus $540, more

These deals are no joke. You can bring home a 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of memory at the all-time low of $1,499 – or $400 off today. Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus is an even better value as it falls to $540, and the beloved Lutron Aurora smart bulb dimmer switch is finally on sale for the first time in ages at $33. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Celebrate World Backup Day with our top NAS recommendations, tips, and deals

World Backup Day has arrived and, like every year, is reminding you that it’s time to be smarter about your data. Whether it’s beloved family photos, Time Machine backups of your Mac, or your expansive media server, having plan in place to ensure all of your data is protected is crucial. NAS plays an important role in this, and today for the occasion, we’re taking a look at what three different models from Synology bring to the table to join all of the price cuts now live on hard drives and more. Head below for all of our World Backup Day NAS recommendations, tips, and tricks.

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AirTags start from $19 in Thursday’s best deals, very first Apple Vision Pro sale, more

Thursday’s best deals have AirTags down to just $19 each when you score a 4-pack at an all-time low. The very first chance to save on Apple Vision Pro has also arrived alongside a $400 off clearance offer on the 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Wednesday’s best deals drop MacBooks to new lows: M3 MacBook Air $999, M2 MacBook Air $849, more

M3 MacBook Air vs

Wednesday’s best deals are all about MacBooks. The just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air headlines the savings at $999 to go alongside the previous-generation M2 MacBook Air at $849. Or you could step up to the 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $500 off. Regardless, all three are new all-time lows. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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13-inch M3 MacBook Air all-time low at $1,024, M3 iMac $100 off, MagSafe gear, more

Tuesday’s best deals are all about Apple Silicon. The just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is down to a new all-time low at $1,024 and comes joined by another one of Apple’s latest machines – the new 24-inch M3 iMac at $100 off. Plus, you could just go with the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air as B&H joins in on offering it at just $699. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Watch SE 2 spring deals hit $189, official leather MagSafe Wallet $25, M3 MacBooks, more

Monday’s best deals have a fitting spring discount as a headliner, dropping Apple Watch SE 2 styles down to $189 just in time for warm weather workouts. You can also score a rare deal on Apple’s original Leather MagSafe Wallet at $25, while 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro now starts from $1,605. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals drop AirPods 3 to $140, official iPhone 15 cases from $15, Sonos speakers, more

Friday’s best deals are here to wrap up the work week. Through the end of the day, you can score an all-time low on Apple’s latest AirPods 3 at $140 to go alongside a collection of official iPhone 15 silicone cases from just $15. Plus, the first discount on the Sonos Move 2 portable speaker with AirPlay 2 is live at $359. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro starts from $1,605, AirTags at $24, Eve Cam, more

M3 MacBook Pro

If you need more than 8GB of memory, today’s 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro discounts are right up your alley. Pricing starts at $1,605 for the usually $1,999 MacBook and comes joined by AirTags from $21 each and a rare chance to save on the HomeKit-enabled Eve Cam at $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Wednesday’s best deals include iPad Air 5 from $449, Nomad Apple accessories at 20% off, more

Amazon’s new Big Spring Sale is now underway, and we’re rounding up all of the best discounts. The savings start with iPad Air 5 dropping to $449 for those who are probably going to skip the spring refresh anyway, as well as iPhone 13 and 13 Pro starting at $370. Plus, a collection of Nomad Apple accessories at 20% off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M1 MacBook Air is as low as $613 in today’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8 $300 off, Anker gear, more

M1 MacBook Air

Monday’s best deals are now live with a chance to drop Apple’s M1 MacBook Air as low as $613. It comes joined by stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8 at $300 off, as well as a batch of new all-time lows on Anker’s latest 15W Qi2 chargers from $48. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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HomePod mini drops to $80 in Friday’s best deals, plus 15-inch M3 MacBook Air $1,234, more

The first chance to save on HomePod mini in months is now live. It drops all five colors of Siri smart speaker down to $80 and comes joined by an Amazon offer on the new 15-inch M3 MacBook Air at $1,234. Plus, Apple’s official Smart Folios start from $49 with these rare deals. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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