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HTC ‘strongly denies’ rumors of possible ASUS acquisition

Stephen Hall Jun 15 2015 - 7:00 am PT

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Following a report on Friday morning from Reuters, rumors began flying about a potential ASUS acquisition of struggling HTC. The original report was clear, with ASUS Chief Financial Officer David Chang quoted as saying that “the chances of an actual takeover are not big…” This morning, however, HTC has come out to say matter-of-factly that it “will not consider the acquisition.”

We strongly deny the news. We didn’t contact Asusteck[sic] and will not consider the acquisition. As an international brand, HTC will continue to design world-class innovative smart devices through its pursuit of brilliance brand promise.

HTC has been struggling over the last few years, and the problems have been amplified as of late following the company’s launch of its lackluster HTC One M9 smartphone. HTC CEO Cher Wang came out to apologize publicly for the company’s poor performance earlier this year, and it slashed its performance guidance for the April-June quarter following a 20% drop in its stock early last week.

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HTC shows off limited-edition One M9 ‘Ink’ handsets in collaboration with Jourdan Dunn

Tom Maxwell Jun 11 2015 - 10:03 am PT

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. HTC announced back in April that because “brand image is more important than volume,” the company was naming supermodel Jourdan Dunn as its new global ambassador and would be working in partnership with her to release a set of limited edition One M9s. The phones would have a custom body art-inspired engraving made in partnership with celebrity ink designer Cally-Jo Pothecary (yes, three levels of partnership here), but all we got to see at the time was the sketch above which would be used in the limited collection. Today the company has shown off what the device actually looks like with this engraving on it, in both gold and metallic silver:

HTC at the time insinuated in its press release that multiple different sketches would be used, but today’s blog post seems to indicate that this is the only limited edition engraving that will come out of this collaboration. This wouldn’t be too surprising to us, with the company slashing its performance outlook practically by the day, consistently making new promises of which we’re still waiting to see how they’ll play out.

HTC has a website up where you can learn more and register your interest in purchasing one of these, but if we’re being honest you probably don’t need to rush to get in on this. No word on pricing or when these handsets will actually be available.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto 360 $150, Samsung 500GB SSD $150, Lumsing Bluetooth speakers $11, more

Stephen Hall May 26 2015 - 1:25 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch: $150 shipped (Reg. $250)

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive: $150 shipped (Reg. $180+)

Two rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)

Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, Apple TV, Android, PC more: $13 Prime shipped

Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

Home: Philips Men’s grooming products/shavers from $23, waterproof/floating LED flashlight $5 (Reg. $10), more

Games/Apps: amiibo figures 3 for $30, Sleep Cycle alarm clock $2 (Reg. $5), Bonza Word Puzzle goes free, more

• New! Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
• New! Headphones: JBL J55i $19 (Reg. $30), Klipsch R6m $60 (Reg. $72+)
• New! AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
• New! Daily Deals: 15000mAh Dual USB Power bank $14, Lenmar ChugPlug MacBook battery $80, more
• New! Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver for $370 shipped (Orig. $829)

More deals still alive:

30% off accessories from T-Mobile: Logitech Megaboom speaker $216, Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 $76, more

• Jabra SOLEMATE Portable Bluetooth Speaker $60 shipped (Reg. $86+)
• Veho Retro Leather Bluetooth Speaker $65 shipped (Orig. $180)
• Kingtop 5500 DPI Optical Gaming Mouse w/7 Button Side: $9 Prime shipped
• Refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever
• Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” Retina MacBook Pro models
• Belkin 30% off sitewide on $100+ orders: Thunderbolt 2 Dock $210, more
• Canon PIXMA AirPrint Printer + Premiere/Photoshop: $109 (~$200 value)
• Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Soundbrick $19 (Reg. $30), Aukey Muse $20 (Reg. $36), more
• iClever Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit + Dual USB Car Charger $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
• Get up to $7.50 towards Jurassic World movie ticket w/ purchase
• Gift cards up to 20% off: Staples, Sears, GILT, Cold Stone Creamery, iTunes, more
• 4-Port 48W/9.6A Smart USB Car Charger $9 (Reg. $13), more
• NETGEAR Essentials Edition 500 Mbps Powerline Starter Kit $30 (Orig. $45)

New products & more:

This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes

• Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
• Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles
• Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls
• Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed
• Arduboy is a fully programmable, classic gaming console the size of a credit card
• Hitachi’s new wireless speakers bests SONOS on price and overall features

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Aukey Quick Charger $11, 32 GB LG G2 (unlocked) $160, Belkin 30% off sitewide, more

Stephen Hall May 22 2015 - 11:55 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

18W Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 Charger: $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $16) w/ code LUMB8LHS

Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856): $138 shipped (Reg. $249)

Samsung Gear Live smartwatch SM-R382 Android Wear: $110 shipped (Reg. $200)

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: ViewSonic HD home theater projector $500, magnetic iPhone air vent mounts from $6, more

Memorial Day Fashion: Save an extra 30% at Ralph Lauren, up to 50% off at Banana Republic, J.Crew, Lucky, many more

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale up to 40% off Burberry, Lacoste, Under Armour, more

• New! Amazon Gold Box – Netatmo weather station for iOS $120 shipped (Reg. $149)
• New! Games/Apps: Monument Valley $1 (Reg. $4), Blek $1 (Reg. $3), more
• New! Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)

Three-year subscription to Bloomberg Businessweek magazine: $20 shipped (Reg. $150) http://t.co/Z5zCmEHrhD pic.twitter.com/U7zmBhAkDw

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 22, 2015

More deals still alive:

Samsung Soundbar $200 (Orig. $400), Harmon Kardon 5.1-ch speakers $199 (Orig. $599)

• Canon PIXMA AirPrint Printer + Premiere/Photoshop: $109 (~$200 value)
• Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Soundbrick $19 (Reg. $30), Aukey Muse $20 (Reg. $36), more
• iClever Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit + Dual USB Car Charger $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
• Get up to $7.50 towards Jurassic World movie ticket w/ purchase
• Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases from $4 Prime shipped: Clear, Aluminum, Wallet style, more
• Gift cards up to 20% off: Staples, Sears, GILT, Cold Stone Creamery, iTunes, more
• Roku discounts media players by $10, new Roku 3 down to $90 shipped
• Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
• Media: Whiplash HD rental for $1 (Reg. $5), Imitation Game Blu-ray $13, more
• 4-Port 48W/9.6A Smart USB Car Charger $9 (Reg. $13), more
• Home: Dyson hand vac $120, double hammock w/ steel stand $80, more
• NETGEAR Essentials Edition 500 Mbps Powerline Starter Kit $30 (Orig. $45)
• GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)
• OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus Defender Series Case from $25 shipped (Orig. up to $60), more
• OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more
• Save 25% on Timbuk2’s newest styles: 2015 Command Messenger Bag for $104, more
• Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), more

New products & more:

Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles

Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls

• Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed
• Arduboy is a fully programmable, classic gaming console the size of a credit card
• Hitachi’s new wireless speakers bests SONOS on price and overall features
• LINKA will keep your bike secure and unlock it when you walk up with your iPhone
• Apogee’s new aluminum USB headphone amp and portable DAC is now available
• This retro style arcade cabinet looks like it belongs in an art museum
• Narrative’s Clip 2 wearable camera for iOS and Android is available for pre-order today

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HTC reportedly cuts One M9 component orders by 30%

Tom Maxwell May 21 2015 - 12:58 pm PT

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Following speculation since March of weaker-than-hoped-for sales by HTC of its flagship One M9 smartphone, rumors are spreading that the Taiwanese company has just cut component orders for the phone by ~30%.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G2 (unlocked) $140, Galaxy Note 3 (unlocked) $250, Dell 22-inch monitor $90, more

Stephen Hall May 21 2015 - 12:37 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856): $138 shipped (Reg. $249)

Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 16GB unlocked GSM: $220 shipped (Reg. $300)

Samsung Gear Live smartwatch SM-R382 Android Wear: $110 shipped (Reg. $200)

More new gear from today:

iClever Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit + Dual USB Car Charger $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Soundbrick $19 (Reg. $30), Aukey Muse $20 (Reg. $36), more

• New! Canon PIXMA AirPrint Printer + Premiere/Photoshop: $109 (~$200 value)
• New! Daily Deals: Dell 22″ LED-Lit Monitor $90, iON Wi-Fi Action Cam $49, more
• New! Get up to $7.50 towards Jurassic World movie ticket w/ purchase
• New! Games/Apps: BOGO 50% off 3DS games, 2DS console $90, iOS freebies, more
• New! PlayStation 4 may soon be getting a price drop according to this leaked document

More deals still alive:

DODOcase handcrafted iPad and iPhone cases 40% off: iPad mini slim case $20, iPhone 6 wallet sleeve $25, more

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale up to 40% off Burberry, Lacoste, Under Armour, more

• Roku discounts media players by $10, new Roku 3 down to $90 shipped
• Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
• Media: Whiplash HD rental for $1 (Reg. $5), Imitation Game Blu-ray $13, more
• Lifetime Mac App: PhoneClean iOS Cleaner $10 (Orig. $39)
• 4-Port 48W/9.6A Smart USB Car Charger $9 (Reg. $13), more
• Extendable Selfie Stick for iPhone & Android smartphones $5 shipped (Reg. $18)
• Home: Dyson hand vac $120, double hammock w/ steel stand $80, more
• NETGEAR Essentials Edition 500 Mbps Powerline Starter Kit $30 (Orig. $45)
• GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)
• OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus Defender Series Case from $25 shipped (Orig. up to $60), more
• OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more
• Save 25% on Timbuk2’s newest styles: 2015 Command Messenger Bag for $104, more
• iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 shipped (Orig. $929)
• Sound Kick Bluetooth Speaker Shipped: $50 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
• Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), more
• Home: Kwikset keyless deadbolt from $93, SentrySafe home safe $51, more
• Home: Dyson Hot+Cool fan (refurb) $140, Philips Norelco shaver $70, more
• Black & Decker Tools extra $10 off $50: Cordless 20V MAX Drill $45, more
• ‘Neutron A’ Magnetic Phone/Tablet Car Mount: $30 Shipped (Orig. $40, CA Tax Only)
• Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped

New products & more:

Arduboy is a fully programmable, classic gaming console the size of a credit card

Hitachi’s new wireless speakers bests SONOS on price and overall features

• LINKA will keep your bike secure and unlock it when you walk up with your iPhone
•  Apogee’s new aluminum USB headphone amp and portable DAC is now available
• This retro style arcade cabinet looks like it belongs in an art museum
• Narrative’s Clip 2 wearable camera for iOS and Android is available for pre-order today
• BrakePack smart backpack keeps bicyclists safe on the road
• The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting, more
• The RMRD 2.0 Small Wind Turbine leverages the power of wind to charge your iPhone
• Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record
• Walmart wants to win over online shoppers w/ new $50/year unlimited shipping service

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Android Lollipop for Sprint’s HTC One E8 rolling out now

Stephen Hall May 21 2015 - 8:36 am PT

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Almost daily, Android Lollipop makes its way to yet another slew of handsets across a variety of carriers. Yesterday, HTC’s Mo Versi (the guy who is basically the bringer of all the update joy to HTC device owners) came out to say that Sprint’s HTC One E8 has been approved for Lollipop and that the update would begin rolling out “tomorrow.” Well, tomorrow is today.

HTC One (E8) Sprint owners! Lollipop update has arrived! TA received and OTA to start tomorrow. Thanks, Mo

— Mo Versi (@moversi) May 21, 2015

If you’re an owner of the Sprint HTC One E8, be sure to keep an eye on your phone for the software to roll out over-the-air. If you’re the owner of another important device that has yet to receive Android Lollipop, keep your eyes on this space. Even though we’re going into Google I/O 2015 next week with some devices still not updated, it’s only a matter of time before your handset gets Lollipop, too.

It won’t be long before we’re doing Android “M” rollout posts.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Verizon Moto G $20, Acer 11-inch Chromebook $138, Roku 3 w/ voice search $90, more

Stephen Hall May 20 2015 - 12:35 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Verizon prepaid Motorola Moto G (black): $20 shipped (Reg. $99.99)

Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856): $138 shipped (Reg. $249)

Roku discounts each of its streaming media players by $10, new Roku 3 w/ voice search down to $90 shipped

Lenovo N21 Chromebook N2840 2.16GHz Celeron: $180 shipped (Reg. $220)

Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 16GB unlocked GSM: $220 shipped (Reg. $300)

Refurbished Acer White 11.6″ CB3-111-C8UB Chromebook: $130 shipped (Reg. $140)

Samsung Gear Live smartwatch SM-R382 Android Wear: $110 shipped (Reg. $200)

Extendable Selfie Stick for Android smartphones $5 Prime shipped (Reg. $18)

More new gear from today:

Now any Xbox One can receive over-the-air HD channels with this new bundle from Microsoft

• New! Games/Apps: Living Earth, Ninja Turtles Rooftop Run & Duet Game $1 ea, more
• New! 4-Port 48W/9.6A Smart USB Car Charger $9 (Reg. $13), more
• New! NETGEAR Essentials Edition 500 Mbps Powerline Starter Kit $30 (Orig. $45)

More deals still alive:

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $600 shipped w/ code CDTECH10 (Reg. $899)

Samsung Solid State Drives: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB$239(Reg. $300)

• eBay 10% off of $200+: iPhone 6 Plus 16GB $660 (Reg. $749), more
• GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)
• OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus Defender Series Case from $25 shipped (Orig. up to $60), more
• OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more
• Home: Char-Broil stainless steel gas grills from $160 (Orig. $290+), more
• M-Audio 61-key Oxygen Series bus-powered MIDI keyboard $123 shipped (Reg. $200)
• Save 25% on Timbuk2’s newest styles: 2015 Command Messenger Bag for $104, more
• iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 shipped (Orig. $929)
• SSDs: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB $239 (Reg. $300)
• Sound Kick Bluetooth Speaker Shipped: $50 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
• Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), more
• Home: Kwikset keyless deadbolt from $93, SentrySafe home safe $51, more
• Home: Dyson Hot+Cool fan (refurb) $140, Philips Norelco shaver $70, more
• Polk Audio Wireless Woodbourne Bluetooth/AirPlay Speaker (refurb): $270 (Orig. $700)
• Black & Decker Tools extra $10 off $50: Cordless 20V MAX Drill $45, more
• ‘Neutron A’ Magnetic Phone/Tablet Car Mount: $30 Shipped (Orig. $40, CA Tax Only)
• Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped

New products & more:

LINKA will keep your bike secure and unlock it when you walk up with your phone

• This retro style arcade cabinet looks like it belongs in an art museum
• Narrative’s Clip 2 wearable camera for iOS and Android is available for pre-order today
• BrakePack smart backpack keeps bicyclists safe on the road
• The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting, more
• The RMRD 2.0 Small Wind Turbine leverages the power of wind to charge your iPhone
• Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record
• Walmart wants to win over online shoppers w/ new $50/year unlimited shipping service

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Lenovo Chromebook $180, Galaxy S4 (unlocked) $220, Acer Chromebook $130, more

Stephen Hall May 19 2015 - 12:31 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Lenovo N21 Chromebook N2840 2.16GHz Celeron: $180 shipped (Reg. $220)

Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 16GB unlocked GSM: $220 shipped (Reg. $300)

Refurbished Acer White 11.6″ CB3-111-C8UB Chromebook: $130 shipped (Reg. $140)

Samsung Gear Live smartwatch SM-R382 Android Wear: $110 shipped (Reg. $200)

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $600 shipped w/ code CDTECH10 (Reg. $899)

Samsung Solid State Drives: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB $239(Reg. $300)

'Play: Jazz Pioneers' is available free for a limited time on the Google Play Store http://t.co/aKbipKyAL0 pic.twitter.com/PPtPifBSzb

— 9to5Google (@9to5Google) May 19, 2015

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: Dell 28-inch Ultra HD 4K Monitor $299, more

• New! M-Audio 61-key Oxygen Series bus-powered MIDI keyboard $123 shipped (Reg. $200)
• New! Games/Apps: Far Cry 4 Kyrat Edition $71, Watch Dogs, Evolve, Destiny (pre-owned) from $10, more

More deals still alive:

The best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)

Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)

• Save 25% on Timbuk2’s newest styles: 2015 Command Messenger Bag for $104, more
• iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 shipped (Orig. $929)
• SSDs: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB $239 (Reg. $300)
• Sound Kick Bluetooth Speaker Shipped: $50 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
• Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), more
• Home: Kwikset keyless deadbolt from $93, SentrySafe home safe $51, more
• Home: Dyson Hot+Cool fan (refurb) $140, Philips Norelco shaver $70, more
• Polk Audio Wireless Woodbourne Bluetooth/AirPlay Speaker (refurb): $270 (Orig. $700)
• Black & Decker Tools extra $10 off $50: Cordless 20V MAX Drill $45, more
• ‘Neutron A’ Magnetic Phone/Tablet Car Mount: $30 Shipped (Orig. $40, CA Tax Only)
• Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped
• Marvel Unlimited: 1-month free access to over 15,000 comics on any of your devices
• iOttie Easy One Touch iPhone 6/Plus Mount $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• iPhone 5/5S MFi 2400mAh charging case w/ kickstand: $15 Prime shipped
• Code Black HD Camera Drone + Crash Pack $115 Shipped (Reg. $237, CA Tax Only)
• Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel 4K A/V Receiver w/ USB $172 shipped (Orig. $300)
• PowerSkin PoP’n iPhone hybrid battery case: 1 cent + $10 shipping (Orig. $50)
• iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors & styles) from $2 (Reg. $22)
• Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + Amp $69 shipped ($97 value), more
• American Express offers cardholders $5 credit for eligible iTunes purchases

New products & more:

A one man Swedish design studio made a retro style arcade cabinet that looks like it belongs in an art museum

Narrative’s Clip 2 wearable camera for iOS and Android is available for pre-order today

• BrakePack smart backpack keeps bicyclists safe on the road
• The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting, more
• The RMRD 2.0 Small Wind Turbine leverages the power of wind to charge your iPhone
• Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record
• Walmart wants to win over online shoppers w/ new $50/year unlimited shipping service
• MaKey MaKey Go turns almost anything into a controller for your computer
• Ubisoft has now officially unveiled the brand new Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

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HTC One ME9 leaked in new render, looks a lot like a plastic M9+

Stephen Hall May 19 2015 - 8:06 am PT

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Upleaks is at it again, today posting press renders of what is likely to be the company’s forthcoming HTC One ME9. The phone isn’t planned to be coming to North American, European, or Middle Eastern markets, but it’s interesting nonetheless to take a look at what HTC’s international smartphone strategy looks like.

The device sounds a lot like the Chinese-only HTC One M9+ in terms of specifications (including a fingerprint scanner), but it notably does without to Duo Camera set up and goes with a polycarbonate back rather than aluminum. The device has an octo-core MediaTek processor, 3 GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch display, and a 2,900 mAh battery.

Upleaks says that the device is going to ship in three colors: rose gold, gold sepia, and meteor gray. Three launch markets, India, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan are confirmed to be getting the device at some point. It’s expected to launch at around $550 dollars, and will purportedly hit the market sometime in July.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Gear Live $110, GoPro HERO4 $329, Galaxy S6 (unlocked) $600, more

Stephen Hall May 18 2015 - 12:40 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Samsung Gear Live smartwatch SM-R382 Android Wear: $110 shipped (Reg. $200)

The best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $600 shipped w/ code CDTECH10 (Reg. $899)

Amazon free app of the day: Word to Word (Mega) (Reg. $2)

Samsung Solid State Drives: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB $239 (Reg. $300)

Daily Deals: Mono Laser Printer $50, Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard $17, more

More new gear from today:

Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), 4-port 4.2A USB wall charger $9 (Reg. $13)

• New! Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)
• New! Games/Apps: Witcher 3 Wild Hunt $54, Boost 2 goes free, more
• New! Black & Decker Tools extra $10 off $50: Cordless 20V MAX Drill $45, more
• New! Sound Kick Bluetooth Speaker Shipped: $50 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)

More deals still alive:

Marvel Unlimited: 1-month free access to over 15,000 comics on any of your devices

• Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped
• iOttie Easy One Touch iPhone 6/Plus Mount $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• iPhone 5/5S MFi 2400mAh charging case w/ kickstand: $15 Prime shipped
• Code Black HD Camera Drone + Crash Pack $115 Shipped (Reg. $237, CA Tax Only)
• Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel 4K A/V Receiver w/ USB $172 shipped (Orig. $300)
• PowerSkin PoP’n iPhone hybrid battery case: 1 cent + $10 shipping (Orig. $50)
• iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors & styles) from $2 (Reg. $22)
• Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + Amp $69 shipped ($97 value), more
• Cases for iPhone 6/Plus, Galaxy S6, and Note as low as $2 Prime shipped
• American Express offers cardholders $5 credit for eligible iTunes purchases
• IDrive 1TB Hard Drive & 10TB Cloud Backup Bundle: $97 (Orig. $475)
• Dell wireless mono laser printer, scanner and copier $65 shipped (Reg. $80)
• Nike extra 20% off clearance items: Golf Polo $28/Pants $56, more

New products & more:

BrakePack smart backpack keeps bicyclists safe on the road

The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting and other IoT devices

• Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record
• Walmart wants to win over online shoppers w/ new $50/year unlimited shipping service
• MaKey MaKey Go turns almost anything into a controller for your computer
• Ubisoft has now officially unveiled the brand new Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Chromebook $170, Amazon free app – Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Nexus 6 $549, more

Stephen Hall May 15 2015 - 11:46 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Acer 11.6″ Chromebook Touchscreen (C720P-2661): $170 shipped (Reg. $245)

Amazon free app of the day: Five Nights at Freddy’s 3

T-Mobile is currently offering the Nexus 6 (32GB/64GB): $549 (Reg. $649) OR $599(Reg. $699)

Samsung Galaxy Gear S R750 SM-R750A smartwatch: $185 shipped (Reg. $350)

HTC One (M8) w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (unlocked): $220 shipped (Reg. $499)

Acer Chromebox Celeron 1.4 GHz 2GB DDR3L 16GB Chrome OS: $140 shipped w/ code EBATESAIO512 (Reg. $200)

Beats wireless headphones: Powerbeats 2 in-ears $165 (Reg. $200), Studio 2.0 over-ears $305 (Reg. $399), more

Amazon Gold Box: 50+% off travel tech – portable 1TB HD: $50 w/WiFi: $100, TP-Link router: $13, Bluetooth speakers: $18, more

More new gear from today:

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5″ SATA III Internal SSD: $336 shipped (Reg. $380)

• New! iOttie Easy One Touch iPhone 6/Plus Mount $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• New! Games/Apps: Trine 1 & 2 from $2 ea, iOS freebies, more
• New! Sony On-Ear Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones (refurb) $68 (Orig. $200)
• New! Code Black HD Camera Drone + Crash Pack $115 Shipped (Reg. $237, CA Tax Only)
• New! Daily Deals: Toshiba 1TB External Hard Drive $50, more
• New! Marvel Unlimited: 1-month free access to over 15,000 comics on any of your devices

More deals still alive:

Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel 4K A/V Receiver w/ USB: $172 shipped (Orig. $300)

• Audio-Technica AT2020USB Condenser USB Microphone $80 shipped (Reg. $99)
• Bluetooth Speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $129, Mpow MBOX $38
• ArmorSuit iPhone 6/Plus Screen Protectors for $0.95 Prime shipped (Reg. $6.95)
• PowerSkin PoP’n iPhone hybrid battery case: 1 cent + $10 shipping (Orig. $50)
• iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors & styles) from $2 (Reg. $22)
• Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + Amp $69 shipped ($97 value), more
• Pick up the WD My Passport 2TB Portable Hard Drive for $80 (Orig. $140)
• Poweradd USB car charger + Lightning cable, more $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
• Cases for iPhone 6/Plus, Galaxy S6, and Note as low as $2 Prime shipped
• American Express offers cardholders $5 credit for eligible iTunes purchases
• IDrive 1TB Hard Drive & 10TB Cloud Backup Bundle: $97 (Orig. $475)
• Choice of LifeProof nüüd or frē iPad Air cases: $45 w/ in-store pick up (Orig. $110+)
• 55″ 1080p HDTVs: VIZIO $598 (Reg. $798), Samsung 3D $1,000 (Reg. $1,400+)
• Dell wireless mono laser printer, scanner and copier $65 shipped (Reg. $80)
• Media: Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Ed. $15, Swordfish Blu-ray $5, much more
• Nike extra 20% off clearance items: Golf Polo $28/Pants $56, more

New products & more:

The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting and other IoT devices

Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record

• Walmart wants to win over online shoppers w/ new $50/year unlimited shipping service
• MaKey MaKey Go turns almost anything into a controller for your computer
• Ubisoft has now officially unveiled the brand new Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
• The CHIP $9 computer has 4GB of on-board storage and can go portable as well
• Here’s the “the world’s largest 2.5-inch SATA” Solid State Drive
• This stand up paddle board inflates itself & has a built-in motor w/ wireless controls
• Yooka-Laylee is the new adventure game from the studio behind Donkey Kong
• PhoneDrone’s unique design leverages the power of your iPhone in the sky

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6 from T-Mobile $550, Pebble Steel $150, Galaxy Gear S $185, more

Stephen Hall May 14 2015 - 12:38 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

T-Mobile is currently offering the Nexus 6 (32GB/64GB): $549 (Reg. $649) OR $599 (Reg. $699)

Pebble Steel smartwatch for Select iOS and Android Devices: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)

Samsung Galaxy Gear S R750 SM-R750A smartwatch: $185 shipped (Reg. $350)

HTC One (M8) w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (unlocked): $220 shipped (Reg. $499)

Acer Chromebox Celeron 1.4 GHz 2GB DDR3L 16GB Chrome OS: $140 shipped w/ code EBATESAIO512 (Reg. $200)

Over $110 in Android Apps/Games for free: Fleksy, Genius Scan+, Photo Studio Pro, much more

Gold Box Gaming: Crucial 512GB SSD: $171 or 256GB $90, Trendnet AC router: $20, Dell 24″ display: $200, much more

Small States: Feltmark’s Wald lighting combines simplicity and function, multiple giveaway winners

More new gear from today:

Audio-Technica AT2020USB Condenser USB Microphone $80 shipped (Reg. $99)

• New! PowerSkin PoP’n iPhone hybrid battery case: 1 cent + $10 shipping (Orig. $50)
• New! Games/Apps: Cut the Rope 2 $1, PS4 controller charger $15, iOS freebies, more
• New! Daily Deals: Moto 360 Leather (refurb) $135, 10400mAh Power Bank $13, more
• New! Over $110 in Android Apps for free: Fleksy, Genius Scan+, Photo Studio Pro, more

More deals still alive:

Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel 4K A/V Receiver w/ USB $172 shipped (Orig. $300)

Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $129 (Reg. $199), Mpow MBOX $38 (Reg. $50)

• Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + Amp $69 shipped ($97 value), more
• Pick up the WD My Passport 2TB Portable Hard Drive for $80 (Orig. $140)
• Poweradd USB car charger + Lightning cable, more $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
• Cases for iPhone 6/Plus, Galaxy S6, and Note as low as $2 Prime shipped
• American Express offers cardholders $5 credit for eligible iTunes purchases
• IDrive 1TB Hard Drive & 10TB Cloud Backup Bundle: $97 (Orig. $475)
• Choice of LifeProof nüüd or frē iPad Air cases: $45 w/ in-store pick up (Orig. $110+)
• 55″ 1080p HDTVs: VIZIO $598 (Reg. $798), Samsung 3D $1,000 (Reg. $1,400+)
• Dell wireless mono laser printer, scanner and copier $65 shipped (Reg. $80)
• Media: Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Ed. $15, Swordfish Blu-ray $5, much more
• Nike extra 20% off clearance items: Golf Polo $28/Pants $56, more
• Multi-year magazine subs from $3.33/yr: Golf Digest, Wired, Rolling Stone, more
• XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer in Grey $350 shipped (Reg. $450)
• Spring Clean Mac Bundle (Disk Expert, Duplicates Expert, 5 more): $10 (Orig. $43)
• uNu DX iPhone 6 MFi 3,000mAh Battery Case $40 shipped (Reg. $70)
• Toshiba Canvio 1TB USB 3.0 External HD $40 w/ in-store pickup (Orig. $100)
• PreSonus Speakers w/ Bluetooth + Audio-TechnicaHeadphones $240 ($360 value)

New products & more:

Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record

Sony’s new LED Lightbulb has a built-in Bluetooth speaker with iPhone controls

• Ubisoft has now officially unveiled the brand new Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
• The CHIP $9 computer has 4GB of on-board storage and can go portable as well
• Here’s the “the world’s largest 2.5-inch SATA” Solid State Drive
• This stand up paddle board inflates itself & has a built-in motor w/ wireless controls
• Yooka-Laylee is the new adventure game from the studio behind Donkey Kong
• PhoneDrone’s unique design leverages the power of your iPhone in the sky

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• Tech Industry
• HTC
• Android deals
• Google deals

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Galaxy Gear S $185, Mpow Bluetooth headphones $20, HTC One M8 $220, more

Stephen Hall May 13 2015 - 12:30 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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