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Seven 'router' stories August 2015 - March 2016

9to5Toys Last Call: Google OnHub $160, Nexus 5X 16GB (unlocked) $250, LG G4 32GB (unlocked) $290, more

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 3:04 pm PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control: $160 shipped (Orig. $220)

LG Nexus 5X 16GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $250 shipped (Orig. $379) | eBay

LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

Amazon Gold Box – Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 for Mac/PC disc or digital download: $50 (Orig. $100)

Affinity Photo: Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015 is now matching its lowest price ever: $40 (Reg. $50)

Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon’s best-selling headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ears $100 shipped (Reg. $123+)

Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)
Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles $19/Syndicate $30, freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Polk Audio UltraFit Earphones $12, more
Daily Deals: Harman Kardon One Bluetooth Speaker $80, more
Messenger Bags: S-Zone Canvas/Leather for 13-inch MacBooks $40 (Reg. $55), more
Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Buy select $3 Android apps & get a $5 Amazon credit: Kingdom Rush Origins, more
adidas training gear 50% off: Team Issue medium Duffel Bag $25 Prime shipped, more
Treat yourself to a free order of chips & guacamole during your next Chipotle visit
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership + $20 gift card, free food and more for $45
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 8W Solar USB Charger $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27), more
Gift Cards up to 15% off: Staples, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Sears, PlayStation, many more
Batman vs. Superman movies, toys and comics: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots $15, more
Sports/Fitness: Nike 25% off apparel/footwear – 5.0 runners $75, more
Home: Ninja 3-in-1 Cooker $100 (Reg. $130), more
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now $300 shipped
HoverDock charging stand for iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35, CA Tax only)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones $15, more

Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Full 1080p 55-inch 120Hz HDTVs: LG $450 (Reg. $599), Insignia w/ Roku built-in $430
Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
Fitbit’s best selling Blaze smartwatch w/ HRM (multiple sizes/colors): $160 (Reg. $200), more
Make sure you score free shipping and these discounts on your next Amazon Prime Pantry order
Pad & Quill’s Luxury Pocket Stand for Apple Watch $64 shipped (Reg. $80)
Audio: iHome Bluetooth Color Changing Speaker $10, SOL Republic Jax Headphones $15, more
Goat Simulator for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
Lumsing 8,000mAh Power Bank $10, TechMatte MagGrip Car Mount Holder $5, more
Networking: TP-LINK 802.11ac router + DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem: $120 (~$150 value)
Google Play MP3 albums $1 ea: Arctic Monkeys, Shinedown and Silversun Pickups
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 (Reg. $34)
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX7 w/ Wi-Fi + AirPlay $130 (Reg. $150+), more
iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
Load up on Altoids for less than $0.85 per tin (Reg. $1+/ea.)
Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Wristband w/OLED Display $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
Offload your spring yard work to Amazon and get a free gift card worth up to $60
This clever iPhone 6/s case packs 10 useful tools: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free

You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app

Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6

Google thinks you might want to cover their $200 router with a $450 plywood slinky

Stephen Hall Dec 8 2015 - 2:49 pm PT

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Since routers work better when they’re left out in the open (rather than hidden down in the depths of the cabinets of the desk in your 1st floor office), Google thought it would be a good idea to make that one of the main selling points of OnHub. The new router platform is actually a really pleasant experience as a router (and looks a lot better than most of the current options), but the TP-LINK model’s price tag is just really hard to swallow. And rather than introducing a cheaper OnHub, Google recently decided to launch a more expensive one from ASUS.

Not much about the OnHub makes sense at this point, at least from my perspective.

Now (in hopes of making the platform more attractive?), Google has launched three new stylish covers for the already-$200 TP-LINK router. The Mountain View company is calling them shells, and they’re available in both bamboo and plastic. Oh, and Google is inviting creators to create their own shells as well through OnHub Makers…

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Google launching new Asus OnHub router hardware this week for $219

Jordan Kahn Oct 27 2015 - 9:52 am PT

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After first unveiling OnHub in August, a new wireless router that intelligently finds the best connection for its user, today Google is announcing its second OnHub router hardware through a partnership with Asus.
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Google’s OnHub router gets an iFixit teardown, scores 4/10 in repairability

Stephen Hall Sep 16 2015 - 9:42 am PT

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In case you didn’t know, iFixit, known for its disassembly instructions and teardowns, does more than just smartphones. We may find the repairability of of our handsets to be just one more benchmark to compare different brands, but who says we can’t do that with routers too? Google’s OnHub router is one of the first of its kind, and it turns out that it’s not super easy to repair…

Hardware over the years has definitely become more attractive to the eye, but repairing these devices has gotten a lot more difficult at the expense of unibody designs and huge glass screens. The OnHub is kind of similar. Unlike the routers of old that were basically just a couple of screws away from full disassembly, the OnHub is held together with clips and has fragile parts.

To give you an idea, iFixit only listed one thing clearly positive about the OnHub: The device’s speaker is replaceable. But it’s all downhill from there. Assembled mostly with clips that iFixit found to be easily broken, the OnHub has most ports on one board (meaning solder will likely be needed), tiny fragile antenna connectors, and its build is overall fairly complex.

If you want to read more about the details of the OnHub’s hardware, head over to iFixit.

Early reviews of Google’s first OnHub router say it’s impressive but value isn’t yet known

Ben Lovejoy Aug 31 2015 - 7:48 am PT

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I suspect most of us had the same reaction when Google announced its OnHub wireless router: it sounds impressive, but could it really be worth $200? The early reviews are in, and the verdict seems to be that … it depends.

On the plus side, everyone agrees that setup is utterly painless (possibly a first for any router), and the performance is impressive. On the downside, techies may be disappointed at the lack of configurability, and the fact that you can get better performance for the money.

But as ArsTechnica notes in the final excerpt, the $64,000 (or $200) question is – what will it turn into in future … ?
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Google OnHub companion app hits the Play Store, boasts innovative setup and simple UI

Cam Bunton Aug 31 2015 - 6:02 am PT

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To coincide with the launch of its brand new OnHub wireless router, Google has released the companion app on the Play Store. The app is notable for several reasons. Firstly, it reveals some of the setup details and secondly, the router management options look so ridiculously simple, they almost seem too good to be true.
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Google unveils OnHub, a wireless router that intelligently finds the fastest connection for you

Tom Maxwell Aug 18 2015 - 9:45 am PT

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OnHub Google Google has just published a blog post unveiling OnHub, a wireless router it has developed in partnership with popular router manufacturer TP-LINK, which it says provides a Wi-Fi experience that’s “that’s fast, secure, and easy to use.”

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