Fujifilm’s new X100VI refreshes its viral fixed-lens camera with a 40MP sensor

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Buy now $1,599

If you’ve spent any time on the photography side of TikTok, you’ll likely know about the famous Fujifilm X100V. The camera became so popular over the past few years that it sold out and practically remained out of stock since. Now, Fujifilm is meeting all of that demand and fanfare with the new X100VI camera.

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I played through five levels of Princess Peach: Showtime, and here are my first impressions

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Newsnintendo
March 22 $60

Princess Peach: Showtime isn’t slated to land on Nintendo Switch until next month, but ahead of time, I got to play it. Last week, I spent an afternoon exploring the company’s latest first-party title and Peach’s big break as she finally stares in your own game.

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Sharge’s new 170W power bank with triangular transparent design hits $149 (New low, $50 off)

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Smartphone AccessoriesSHARGE
Reg. $199 $149

Sharge just launched its newest transparent charger last week, and now it’s on sale. Direct from the company’s own storefront, the Sharge 170 Power Bank sells for $149 shipped. This is down from its usual $199 price tag and marks a $50 discount. It’s an extra $11 under the launch sale we saw at Amazon and is a new all-time low. Today’s sale is only the second chance to save on this all-new release, too. You can get the full scoop in our launch coverage, too.

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Sennheiser begins shipping its new ACCENTUM Plus ANC headphones at $230

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Buy now $230

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus headphones are shipping today. These new over-ear cans were first revealed back at CES 2024 in January amongst two pairs of earbuds. Now, they’re the first of the new unveils to begin shipping out to shoppers.

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Official Apple Watch Sport Bands start from just $10 on Amazon (Reg. $49)

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AmazonApple
Reg. $49 $10

Amazon is now marking down an assortment of official Apple Watch Sport Bands to some of the best prices we have ever seen. Centered around the latest styles for 45mm and 41mm smartwatches, all of the deals start from as low as $9.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. You’d more regularly pay $49 across the lot, with today’s offers either marking new all-time lows or delivering the very first chances to save period. We break down which styles are getting in on the savings below.

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LEGO teases Dungeons and Dragons collab as upcoming $360 set is slated for spring release

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The LEGO Group today is taking to its official social media in order to tease its upcoming collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons. We’ve been reporting on the upcoming creation for years now, and it doesn’t look like there’s too much longer left to wait.

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You might as well add Google’s OG Pixel Stand to your nightstand at just $24.50

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Reg. $30+ $24.50

Amazon is now offering the original Google Wireless Charger for $24.40. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is down from its usual $30 price tag these days and saves you 20%. It comes within $1 of the last mention from back in August and is the first discount since. We recently highlighted the value it offers compared to the second-generation model, and our hands-on review offers a better idea of what to expect from the experience, too.

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Acer’s Cloud Gaming Chromebook 516 GE falls to $479 (New low, Reg. $649)

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Reg. $649 $479

If all of the new gaming laptops revealed at CES 2024 this year are a bit too unwieldy for your needs, the new Acer Chromebook 516 GE is a great alternative. The Cloud Gaming machine sells for $479 shipped right now at Best Buy, after falling from the usual $649 going rate. This $170 discount is now a new all-time low and also happens to beat our previous mention by an extra $20. Having taken a hands-on look at the new Acer Chromebook 516 GE right before the new year turned over, we walked away impressed by its gaming feature set – which we explore below the fold.

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Review: mophie’s telescoping 15W charger proves there’s room for MagSafe in a Qi2 world

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Buy now $150

Last fall, mophie launched a MagSafe charger that dared to extend what’s possible from the 3-in-1 form-factor – quite literally. I’ve been using the new mophie Telescoping 15W MagSafe Stand for the past few months, and have fallen for its adjustable design and premium build.

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Sony’s latest XM5 headphones and earbuds see Presidents’ Day deals from $222 (Reg. $298+)

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Reg. $298+ From $222

The Presidents’ Day savings are carrying over to eBay, where the retailer is offering the best prices yet on some of our favorite earbuds and headphones. We’re talking about the new Sony XM5 series, which kicks off with the recent Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds at $222.40 shipped after code PRESIDENT20 has been applied at checkout. Today’s offer is down from its usual $298 price tag and beating our previous mention by an extra $28. Head below for more.

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Electronicsforward Daily: February 16, 2024 – Save $150 on M2 iPad Pro, Belkin Qi2 chargers 20% off, more

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Best Buy’s annual Presidents’ Day sale goes live with deals on Macs, smart home gear, more

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It’s Presidents’ Day weekend and amongst all of the other discounts up for the taking through Monday, Best Buy is now launching its own 4-day sale. Discounting a selection of Apple’s latest Macs, smart home gear, Google gear, and so much more, you’ll be able to get free shipping across the board. There’s added savings for Best Buy rewards members, as well as the return of Black Friday pricing across many of the price cuts. Head below for all of the Best Buy Presidents’ Day sale highlights.

Grab a pair of all-new Sonos Era 100 AirPlay 2 speakers at $410 (Second-best, Reg. $498)

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Reg. $498 $410

Woot is now offering two of the new Sonos Era 100 AirPlay 2 Speakers for $409.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. Today’s offer amounts to $88 in savings from the usual $498 value that you’d pay for each of the $249 speakers. We last saw these on sale for $199 each over Black Friday, which was the first and only chance to save since launching last year. This comes within $12 of the all-time low, and is the second-best offer yet. Head below for more.

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LEGO’s new Micro Rocket Launchpad set is now available as a gift with purchase

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Spend $200 Freebie

Update: The new LEGO Baby Space Base set, I mean the Micro Rocket Launchpad is now available as a gift with purchase in all orders over $200. Only LEGO Insiders members (free to join) can score it right now, with general availability launching next week.

Last month, Electronicsforward was able to share a look at the adorable new LEGO Classic Space tribute set that reimagined the theme with some baby astronauts. Now we can report on the official rollout of the gift with purchase set.

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Apple’s iPhone 14 now starts from $590 with new all-time low Woot refurb deals (Orig. $799+)

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From $590

Woot is now discounting certified refurbished iPhone 14. Pricing starts at $589.99 Prime shipped for the unlocked 256GB capacity, and delivery will run you $6 otherwise. This is down from the original $899 price tag and marks a new all-time low. We last saw this capacity on sale for $769, and now it’s a total of $309 off. The 512GB capacity hits $634.99 in today’s sale from its original $1,099 price tag. There are multiple colorways available for each storage option, too. Head below for more.

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Belkin’s just-released Qi2 MagSafe chargers see first discounts from $48 (Save 20%)

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Smartphone AccessoriesBelkin
Reg. $60 From $48

Belkin’s all-new Qi2 chargers are on sale for the very first time. The company just launched a pair of MagSafe-compatible iPhone 15 chargers back at CES 2024 in January, and now a little over a month later, they’re on sale. This is just weeks after beginning to ship for the first time, offering the first-ever discounts and new all-time lows. Each of the following deals are now 20% off with code PD24 at checkout, although the savings should automatically apply in your cart. Our favorite has the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Convertible Qi2 Charger at $47.99. It’s down from $60 and saving you $12 for the first time.

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Bose’s new Ultra Open earbuds clip onto your ear for more comfortable all-day listening

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Buy now $299

Bose today is launching an all-new pair of earbuds that are designed to be worn all-day. The new Ultra Open Earbuds are an entirely new type of way to listen to music, sporting a clip-on design that doesn’t even rest in your ear.

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DURACELL’s new battery-inspired MagSafe power banks start from $129 (Reg. $159+)

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Reg. $159 From $129

Last fall, DURACELL launched a pair of unique new power banks designed to look like its signature batteries. Now, they’re on sale. Amazon currently has the DURACELL M150 Power Station for $129 shipped. This drops from the usual $159 price tag and matches the all-time low. It’s only the second time we’ve seen it on sale, and it matches the launch discount from back in December. The larger M250 Power Bank shares the same DURACELL design and drops to $199 from its usual $249 going rate. This, too, matches the all-time low as only the second-ever discount.

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LEGO officially reveals new 2,228-piece Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage set

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LEGONews
March 1 $220

Update: LEGO has officially announced the set, and we’ve added a gallery of new photos below.

We’ve been waiting for LEGO to release its Snow White set for over a year now. Today, the wait finally comes to an end, as we’re getting a first look at the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage (43242) ahead of releasing next month.

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Save up to $250 on Apple’s latest 14-inch M3/Pro MacBook Pros starting at $1,449

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Save $250 From $1,449

B&H is now discounting one of the higher-end 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro configurations for anyone who could always use a little extra RAM. The 512GB/36GB model now sells for $2,149 shipped. It’s down from $2,399, saving you $250 and marking the best price we’ve seen. This is an extra $50 off our previous mention, and discounts one of the configurations that isn’t available from the likes of Amazon or Best Buy. 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.

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LEGO Fortnite sets are coming after all, six new builds launch on October 1

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LEGONews
October 1 From $30

I may have spoken too soon. It appears as though buildable LEGO Fortnite sets are actually in the works. They won’t be released until later this fall, but there are six kits coming from the collaboration with Epic Games.

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Electronicsforward Daily: February 14, 2024 – Save on AirPods Max, Galaxy Watch 6, and more

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Anker’s latest mid-week sale is packed with USB-C chargers, power strips, and more from $10

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Shop now From $10

Anker is back with a new mid-week sale today via its official Amazon storefront. This time around, the savings apply to a collection of USB-C chargers, cables, power strips, and other gear for your power setup. Shipping is free for Prime members on everything, and then the rest of the discounts will ship free in orders over $25. Savings start at just $10, and include gear for iPhone and Android setups, your Mac, workstation, and elsewhere around the house. Head below for all of the best Anker deals this week.

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Sharge keeps the transparent tech trend alive with new triangular 170W USB-C power bank

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Save $10 $170

Sharge, the company formerly known as Shargeek, is launching its newest power bank today. Adding a new transparent portable charger that gets in on the clear tech trend, the Sharge 170 Power Bank packs a plenty of power into its triangular build, including 170W of USB-C charging and 24,000mAh of battery.

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CASETiFY’s new Bounce Odyssey Band brings CASIO G-SHOCK stylings to Apple Watch

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Buy now $72

If the design of Apple Watch isn’t quite as techy as you’d like it to be, CASETiFY is stepping in to help. The brand’s new Bounce Odyssey Band brings CASIO-inspired vibes to your smartwatch in an array of vibrant colors with that classic G-SHOCK aesthetic.

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Rare discount drops the official Apple Watch Ocean Band down to $79 (Save $20)

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AmazonApple
Reg. $99 $79

Amazon is now offering the official Apple Watch Ocean Band for $79.20 shipped. Today’s discount applies to the white style, dropping it from the usual $99 price tag. This amounts to 20% in savings while also marking the first chance to save since back in November during the Black Friday festivities. It’s only the second notable price cut to date, too. Head below for more.

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Fold $300 back into your wallet with Samsung’s discounted Galaxy Z Fold 5 at $1,500

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Save now $1,500

Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $1,499.99 shipped. Today’s offer lands from the usual $1,800 price tag, and saves you $300. It’s also the second-best price to date and the best in over a month. Also matched at Best Buy. Galaxy Unpacked has now come and gone. If you need something more capable than those new flagship smartphones, then today’s discount has your back. We take a closer look at the whole experience in our hands-on review and then break down the full experience below the fold.

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Tested: ESR’s new 15W MagSafe car mount is the first taste of an affordable Qi2 future

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Buy now $36

Just last month, ESR announced and quickly began shipping one of the very first Qi2 car mounts. The company was quick to send one over to me, and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks. At just $36, the spoiler of this review is that Qi2 is finally getting to shine as the perfect merger of affordable pricing and high-end features.

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ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 with dual USB-C 3.2 ports falls to $599

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Reg. $649 $599

Best Buy is now offering the ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 for $599 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $649 price tag and a rare discount on the more recent Intel 12th Gen refresh. It’s the best in several months and comes within $50 of the all-time low from last summer. ASUS just updated its Chromebook Flip CX5 with a newer 12th Generation Intel chipset to start off 2023. It only saw few discounts period in its first year, and now the newer iteration is on sale. Head below for more.

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LEGO sets sights on Emerald City with four upcoming ‘Wicked’ sets releasing in October

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October 1 From $30

Last night, during the Super Bowl, the first trailer aired for the upcoming musical-turned-film Wicked. Right on schedule, the LEGO Group took to its social media to tease a collaboration with the upcoming theatrical release. Today, we can confirm that not only is a LEGO Wicked collaboration going to happen, it’ll be delivering four sets.

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Archer completes construction of US assembly plant, eVTOL production to begin in early 2025
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Electronicsforward Daily: February 12, 2024 – Apple Studio Display $299 off, Apple Watch Series 8, more

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Fitbit Versa 4 tracks heart rate, sleep, SpO2, and more with 6-day battery at $150 (Save $50)

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Reg. $200 $150

Amazon is now offering the Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch for $149.95 shipped. It drops down from the usual $200 price tag to save you 25%, and is the first discount since the holidays. We’ve only seen a few price cuts over the past year, and this returns to the second-best of them. It’s within $3 of the all-time low, too. You can get a better idea of what to expect from the new onboard Google features in our launch coverage, or you can just head below the fold where we break down the whole feature set.

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Save on nearly every LEGO Avatar set for one of the last times as Amazon clearance goes live from $22

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AmazonLEGO
Save now From $22

Amazon is now discounting nearly every single LEGO Avatar set after the theme retired last year. James Cameron’s sci-fi epic series first got the brick-built treatment back in 2022, and since then we’ve seen a number of creations based around both films hit store shelves. Now, you can save on just about every single one of these playsets. There’s only one kit from the lineup not on sale, as new all-time lows come joined by matches of these best-ever prices across a total of nine sets. Most are 20% off or more, and you can keep reading for a full breakdown of all the LEGO Avatar sets on sale.

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OnePlus 11 clearance discount lands at new $445 all-time low (Reg. $700)

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Reg. $700 $445

Woot is beginning to clear out the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone with a discount down to $444.99 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you an extra $6 otherwise. This is down from the original $700 price tag you’d pay on an unlocked 128GB version of the handset, and now it’s $255 off. The last mention had it on sale for $570, and now it’s beating that by an extra $125 to mark a new all-time low. The newer OnePlus 12 may have taken the throne of being the brand’s latest smartphone, but anyone who doesn’t need the latest and greatest can now lock-in an even better price. Head below for more.

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Eve Flare portable HomeKit smart lamp with Thread sees exclusive discount to $75 ($25 off)

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Reg. $100 $75

Eve is partnering with Electronicsforward to offer an exclusive discount on the Eve Flare portable smart lamp. It’s not just an exclusive offer either, it’s a new all-time low! Right now on Amazon, you can head over to this page or just manually apply code 25Electronicsforward at checkout in order to score the new Thread-enabled smart lamp for $74.99 shipped. This is one of the first offers we’ve seen, and actually a new all-time low at $25 off the usual $100 price tag. Our last mention was back in December at $10 more than today’s offer, too. Head below for all the details.

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Google Nest Thermostat automates cold weather away with Matter at $78 (Reg. $130)

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AmazonSmart HomeGoogle
Reg. $130 $78

Amazon is now offering the Google Nest Thermostat for $78.65 shipped. This is down from the usual $130 price tag and marking the second-best price yet. It’s $52 off, and on top of being the first markdown since back in December, is $12 under that previous mention. Today’s offer comes within $17 of the all-time low from a 1-day sale back in October, and is the lowest since. If you’ve been looking for a solution to automate away cold weather, this will let Assistant handle keeping your home the perfect temperature. Get a closer look in our hands-on review and then head below for more.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 falls to $729 with blood oxygen features (Reg. $799)

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AmazonApple
Reg. $799 $729

Best Buy is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $729 shipped. This is down from $799 and marking the third-best price to date. It’s the best in over a month, and comes within $20 of the all-time low from a 1-day sale last holiday season. Today’s sale is also $9 under our previous mention. This model includes the blood oxygen features, and is complemented by a collection of different band styles and colors. 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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Anker’s new Soundcore Space One headphones rock improved ANC at $80 (Save $20)

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Reg. $100 $80

Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering Anker’s new Soundcore Space One Headphones for $79.99 shipped. This is $20 off the usual $100 price tag and one of the very first price cuts to date. These new and more affordable headphones just launched last fall with a larger emphasis on active noise cancellation, and now they’re an even better value with the return of an all-time low price. We walk through what to expect in our recent hands-on review, but also take a closer look below.

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CASETiFY brings Iron Man’s iconic red and gold design to new iPhone 15 and AirPods cases

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NewsCASETiFY
From $38

CASETiFY is back with its latest Marvel collaboration. Soon, you’ll be able to don your iPhone and other Apple accessories with all of the chromed and mechanical designs of everyone’s favorite billionaire playboy philanthropist. Tony Start is getting the CASETiFY treatment with a collection of new iPhone 15 Iron Man cases.

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Belkin’s new BoostCharge Hybrid features a 5,000mAh power bank and 25W wall charger

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NewsBelkin
Buy now $60

Belkin is launching a new hybrid charging solution today that can refuel your iPhone at home or while out and about. The new Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid makes it so you don’t have to choose between a wall charger and a power bank, as it’s both in one.

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Electronicsforward Daily: February 8, 2024 – M3 iMac hits $1,199, Apple Watch SE 2 from $189, more

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Google’s new Pixel Tablet now starts from $449 (Reg. $499+), plus extra Speaker Dock at $98

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Amazon is now offering the Google Pixel Tablet 128GB for $449 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $499 price tag and marking the third-best discount to date. It’s also the first discount since back before the end of the year in the holiday shopping season. Those who need added storage can save on the elevated 256GB capacity at $529. This is $70 off the usual $599 price tag and also marking the third-best offer yet. We explore the whole experience below the fold, or you can just hop over to our hands-on review, too.

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Roku’s Express 4K streamer with Voice Remote Pro upgrades your TV at $40 (Reg. $50)

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AmazonRokuStreaming Media Players
Reg. $50 $40

Amazon now offers the Roku Express 4K Streaming Media Player for $39.99 shipped. This TV upgrade just launched last fall at $50, and is now on sale for one of the first times. It’s 20% off, and comes within $5 of the all-time low from Black Friday to mark the second-best price yet. And if you’re in a pinch to refresh your TV’s streaming capabilities before the Super Bowl, it will thankfully arrive before Sunday. This bundle includes one of the latest releases from Roku alongside its more premium Voice Remote Pro – both of which we break down in our launch coverage or below the fold.

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Review: Sonos Move 2 is my new favorite portable smart speaker with AirPlay 2 and stereo sound

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Buy now $449

Sonos launched the new Move 2 portable smart speaker last fall, and I’ve been putting it through the paces of everyday listening for the past several months. Winning me over with a fresh olive green colorway, there’s far more to be excited like AirPlay 2, newfound stereo playback, and 24 hours of battery life.

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro with Apple Watch fast charger hits $80 (Reg. $100) in Valentine’s Day sale

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Shop now 20% off

Belkin is joining in on the Valentine’s Day action with a sale of its own, taking up to 20% off a collection of its more popular iPhone 15 chargers, Mac docks, and Apple accessories. You’ll have to apply code VDAY24 at checkout to lock-in the savings, and shipping is free across the board. A favorite from the sale has the new BoostCharge Pro Power Bank for Apple Watch down to $79.99. It normally sells for $100, and is now seeing a 20% discount to the all-time low. It’s one of the first times at this price, and beats our previous mention by $5. Head below for all of the detials.

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NVIDIA’s latest Shield TV Pro streamer runs Plex at $180, Shield TV Stick lands at $130

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Shop now From $130

Amazon is now offering the NVIDIA Shield Pro Streaming Media Player for $179.99 shipped. This $20 discount from its usual $200 price tag is about as good as it gets, marking the first discount since back in November for Black Friday. It comes within $10 of the all-time low, and is the third-best price to date. We break down everything you need to know about this home theater upgrade below, but the big selling point is that this can run Plex all on its own – no additional NAS or always-on server required.

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Overwatch teases upcoming Cowboy Bebop collaboration

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Blizzard today is taking the wraps off what’s in store for Season 9 of Overwatch 2, but I am skipping right past that to talk about the game’s latest collaboration. Anime tie-ins with Overwatch are nothing new, but the fact that we’re getting a collab with Cowboy Bebop is easily one of the coolest things the company could announce.

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Electronicsforward Daily: February 7, 2024 – Save on M3 Pro MacBook Pro, AirPods 2, and more

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Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from Electronicsforward each day at noon. Electronicsforward Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Electronicsforward Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

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