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Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts, and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.

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Linn Series 3

Linn Series 3 has AirPlay, claims to be the ‘best sounding wireless speaker’

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Oct 18 2019 - 1:36 pm PT

Leading up to and following the release of Apple HomePod, we’ve seen a large spike in top-tier audio products combined with smart speaker functionality. With the largest tech companies making their own speakers, it’s undoubtedly more difficult for those primarily-focused on audio to compete on a mainstream level. To garner attention they must deliver something drastically different or make lofty claims. Linn Series 3 takes the latter approach, promising the ‘best sounding wireless speaker in the world.’ Read More

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Apple Black Friday: We predict this year’s Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch deals

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Oct 15 2019 - 11:59 am PT

Black Friday 2019 is just over a month away, and we’re already digging into expected pricing for this year’s biggest shopping event. First up, we’re taking a look at what Apple is likely to have planned for Thanksgiving week. While we don’t expect to see many discounts direct from Apple, plenty of authorized retailers are sure to be in the mix this year. You’ll find all of our Apple Black Friday predictions below for 2019.

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Nomad details new Base Station Pro that charges 3 devices wirelessly

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Oct 11 2019 - 7:01 am PT

Following the demise of AirPower earlier this year, we’ve been left to look for third-party wireless charging alternatives once Apple officially exited the scene. Nomad has found a sweet spot in its place with two different wireless Qi charging pads offering support for multiple devices and Apple Watch. However, the idea of powering up to three devices simultaneously without wires has mostly escaped us to date. Nomad is announcing a new product today, the Base Station Pro, which does just that. Thanks to a new technology and partnership with Aira FreePower, Nomad may have just solved our AirPower woes completely. Head below for additional details, pre-order information, and more.

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UBTECH MeeBot 2.0 robot

UBTECH unveils new MeeBot 2.0 coding robot, available exclusively from Apple

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Oct 8 2019 - 8:29 am PT

UBTECH is a company that is far from new to the home robotics scene. We’ve previously admired its Walker and Cruzr, and have taken a hands-on look at its Iron Man MK50 bot. Now, UBTECH is back for something a bit different with the announcement of its MeeBot 2.0 robot kit. Launching as an Apple store exclusive, the new coding kit looks to improve on the company’s past releases with a larger design, programmable LEDs, and more.

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Anker Nanoport iii in-hand

Hands-on: Anker PowerPort III Nano is the USB-C charger Apple should’ve shipped

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Sep 27 2019 - 1:08 pm PT

Before Apple’s keynote event this month, there was a lot of anticipation building around whether or not a new USB-C wall charger would ship with the latest iPhones. Well, it came and went, and only select models scored an upgraded wall charger. iPhone 11 remains stuck in the past with a slow 5W USB-A charger, while higher-end Pro models shipped with a faster and modern USB-C power block. That leaves us with the Anker PowerPort III Nano. Described as the “world’s smallest USB-C wall charger” it packs more value and importance than ever before. I’ve been checking it out for a few weeks now following its announcement earlier this month. Head below for some quick thoughts and comparisons with Apple’s own first-party offerings.

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