Month: July 2023
Amazon Modifies Ad Revenue, Impressions Share Policy for International Fire TV Apps
Amazon will soon require international app developers who offer ad-supported streaming video services available to Fire TV users to opt into their in-house ad publishing service or, where unavailable, offer up a cut of their ad revenue. From a report: Starting September 1, Amazon will enforce a new developer policy that requires domestic and foreign streaming services to allocate 30% of their in-country advertising impressions to Amazon. Developers who offer up ad-supported Fire TV apps in the United States and whose apps see 50,000 hours or more usage in a given month will be required to enroll in Amazon Publishing Services (APS). The same applies for ad-supported Fire TV apps developed and distributed outside the United States, except the threshold is lowered to 30,000 hours of use per month.
In countries where APS isn’t available, Amazon will require ad-supported streaming video services to provide 30% of their ad revenue to the company, starting September 30. Amazon will contact app developers in those countries to notify them of the requirement, the developer’s note said.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Amazon will soon require international app developers who offer ad-supported streaming video services available to Fire TV users to opt into their in-house ad publishing service or, where unavailable, offer up a cut of their ad revenue. From a report: Starting September 1, Amazon will enforce a new developer policy that requires domestic and foreign streaming services to allocate 30% of their in-country advertising impressions to Amazon. Developers who offer up ad-supported Fire TV apps in the United States and whose apps see 50,000 hours or more usage in a given month will be required to enroll in Amazon Publishing Services (APS). The same applies for ad-supported Fire TV apps developed and distributed outside the United States, except the threshold is lowered to 30,000 hours of use per month.
In countries where APS isn’t available, Amazon will require ad-supported streaming video services to provide 30% of their ad revenue to the company, starting September 30. Amazon will contact app developers in those countries to notify them of the requirement, the developer’s note said.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
New Relic’s sale tells us much about the value of middling growth today
It appears single-digit revenue multiples are all that’s within reach of unprofitable tech companies with growth rates in the low double-digits.
Monitoring service New Relic this morning said it has agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG for $6.5 billion in cash.
Shares of the company, which went public back in 2014, are up around 13.5% on the news.
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The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations. Given the dry IPO climate, we are bereft of new data regarding exit values, so this deal is like a fresh, cool breeze on a sultry summer afternoon.
New Relic’s $87-per-share sale price gives it a valuation that’s less than seven times its current run-rate revenue. The question we have to answer is whether or not that price seems parsimonious, reasonable or indulgent given current market data and our valuation expectations based on recent private and public-market data.
This morning, we’ll start with a look at New Relic’s latest quarterly results, compare that information to its sale price, and then relate what we’ve learned back to everyone’s favorite corporate cohort: Richly-valued startups that have yet to leave their parents’ basements.
A business based on consumption
New Relic reported revenue of $242.6 million in the quarter ended June 30 (its fiscal first quarter), up 12% from a year earlier. The company has been shifting from a subscription model to a usage-based (consumption-based) pricing setup, and you can see that in the results: Consumption revenue increased 39% $213.9 million, while subscription revenue declined by 54% to $28.7 million.
Sony’s latest QD-OLED TV is significantly brighter than last year’s models
Sony announced pricing and availability today for its high-end 2023 QD-OLED television that the electronics giant says offers its “best color ever.” The Google TV-powered Bravia XR A95L will ship in 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch models, starting at $2,800.The Sony Bravia XR A95L has a QD-OLED panel that takes the best of OLED screens (deep blacks, rich contrast) while adding the superior brightness and colors you’d expect from QLED TVs. Earlier this year, Engadget’s Sam Rutherford found that the new TV “definitely did a better job at preserving details in shadows” than the rival LG C2. “The A95L was particularly impressive thanks to its QD-OLED panel and Cognitive Processor, with Sony claiming brightness that’s now two times higher than last year’s model.” The company also says the new set provides up to 200 percent color brightness compared to typical OLED TVs.The Cognitive Processor XR powers the set’s color range and hues, essentially acting as a brain that manages details like color, contrast, clarity, adaptive noise reduction and auto HDR tone mapping. In addition, the TV includes a Bravia Cam in the box: The sensor acts as a webcam for video calls (including Zoom support) while optimizing the television’s picture and sound based on your location in the room.SonyThe A95L runs Google TV software but includes a few new extras this generation. That consists of a Game Menu for managing gaming picture and assistance settings. (It even lets you add a persistent crosshair for first-person shooters.) It also has exclusive PS5-friendly features: Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode to optimize the premium display for your favorite PlayStation games. The TV also includes a new Eco Dashboard to help you manage all its energy-saving settings in one place.Sony’s new TV also has Acoustic Surface Audio+: actuators behind the TV that can “vibrate to produce audio from the entire screen,” helping make dialog clearer. The feature works with Sony Soundbars, as select models will sync with the television’s built-in vibrations to produce “fuller vocals” on the center audio channel. The company also synced its Soundbars to show their volume, sound field and other toggles directly in the TV’s Quick Settings menu.The Sony Bravia XR A95L starts at $2,800 for the 55-inch model. The 65-inch variant will cost $3,500, while the 77-inch model will total $4,500. All three models will be available for pre-order from Sony authorized dealers starting on August 21st.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sonys-latest-qd-oled-tv-is-significantly-brighter-than-last-years-models-175307553.html?src=rss
Sony announced pricing and availability today for its high-end 2023 QD-OLED television that the electronics giant says offers its “best color ever.” The Google TV-powered Bravia XR A95L will ship in 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch models, starting at $2,800.
The Sony Bravia XR A95L has a QD-OLED panel that takes the best of OLED screens (deep blacks, rich contrast) while adding the superior brightness and colors you’d expect from QLED TVs. Earlier this year, Engadget’s Sam Rutherford found that the new TV “definitely did a better job at preserving details in shadows” than the rival LG C2. “The A95L was particularly impressive thanks to its QD-OLED panel and Cognitive Processor, with Sony claiming brightness that’s now two times higher than last year’s model.” The company also says the new set provides up to 200 percent color brightness compared to typical OLED TVs.
The Cognitive Processor XR powers the set’s color range and hues, essentially acting as a brain that manages details like color, contrast, clarity, adaptive noise reduction and auto HDR tone mapping. In addition, the TV includes a Bravia Cam in the box: The sensor acts as a webcam for video calls (including Zoom support) while optimizing the television’s picture and sound based on your location in the room.
The A95L runs Google TV software but includes a few new extras this generation. That consists of a Game Menu for managing gaming picture and assistance settings. (It even lets you add a persistent crosshair for first-person shooters.) It also has exclusive PS5-friendly features: Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode to optimize the premium display for your favorite PlayStation games. The TV also includes a new Eco Dashboard to help you manage all its energy-saving settings in one place.
Sony’s new TV also has Acoustic Surface Audio+: actuators behind the TV that can “vibrate to produce audio from the entire screen,” helping make dialog clearer. The feature works with Sony Soundbars, as select models will sync with the television’s built-in vibrations to produce “fuller vocals” on the center audio channel. The company also synced its Soundbars to show their volume, sound field and other toggles directly in the TV’s Quick Settings menu.
The Sony Bravia XR A95L starts at $2,800 for the 55-inch model. The 65-inch variant will cost $3,500, while the 77-inch model will total $4,500. All three models will be available for pre-order from Sony authorized dealers starting on August 21st.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sonys-latest-qd-oled-tv-is-significantly-brighter-than-last-years-models-175307553.html?src=rss
iPhone 15 rumors take shape: More screen, titanium body, and (finally) USB-C
All models should see meaningful upgrades, though Pro will get the usual extras.
Enlarge / The iPhone 14 Pro. (credit: Apple)
We’re just a few weeks out from Apple’s typical launch window for new iPhone models, and, according to reputable rumors, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series are looking like fairly significant upgrades for anyone with a phone that’s more than a couple of years old.
As with the iPhone 14, Apple is expected to continue offering four different iPhone models in the iPhone 15 lineup: a regular-sized iPhone 15, a larger iPhone 15 Plus, and Pro versions of both phones with additional features.
We’ll start with the things that all four of these iPhones are expected to get: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the iPhone 14 Pro’s “Dynamic Island” feature will come to all iPhone 15 models, replacing the “notch” cutout at the top of the screen in favor of a floating cutout that expands and shrinks based on what you’re doing with the phone. All phones are also expected to get the customary camera upgrades (including “upgraded lenses” and a wider zoom range), and they’ll be the first iPhones to trade Apple’s proprietary Lightning port for the larger—but generally more capable and standardized—USB-C.
Twitter Finally Turns to ‘X’ in App Store Listing
Tim Hardwick, reporting for MacRumors:
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has
updated its official app on Apple’s App Store to conform with
the new branding that was announced last weekend by billionaire
owner Elon Musk. Instead of “Let’s talk” — Twitter’s original
tagline — “Blaze your glory!” is the curious subtitle on X’s iOS
App Store listing, which describes the app as “the trusted digital
town square for everyone.”
You know how people in the South use “Bless your heart” derisively? Well, now we have such a phrase for Musk’s shenanigans.
Anyway, it would appear that getting this single-character name in their App Store listing required an exemption from Apple. Blaze their glory, I say.
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Tim Hardwick, reporting for MacRumors:
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has
updated its official app on Apple’s App Store to conform with
the new branding that was announced last weekend by billionaire
owner Elon Musk. Instead of “Let’s talk” — Twitter’s original
tagline — “Blaze your glory!” is the curious subtitle on X’s iOS
App Store listing, which describes the app as “the trusted digital
town square for everyone.”
You know how people in the South use “Bless your heart” derisively? Well, now we have such a phrase for Musk’s shenanigans.
Anyway, it would appear that getting this single-character name in their App Store listing required an exemption from Apple. Blaze their glory, I say.
Instagram seems to be working on labels for posts ‘generated by Meta AI’
Meta’s consumer-facing generative AI tools based on its new Llama 2 model may not be far off. The company appears to be working on several new generative AI features for Instagram, including labels that allow creators to identify images “generated by Meta AI.”That’s according to screenshots shared by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi who often teases unreleased features from Meta’s apps. Paluzzi recently posted a screenshot that shows an in-app message detailing how posts created with generative AI tools may soon be labeled within Instagram. “The creator or Meta said that this content was created or edited with AI,” the message explains. Additional labels indicate it was “generated by Meta AI” and that “content created with AI is typically labeled so that it can be easily detected.”#Instagram is working to label the contents created or modified by #AI in order to be identified more easily 👀 pic.twitter.com/bHvvYuDpQr— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) July 30, 2023Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but the screenshot suggests that the company, like Google and others in the AI space, is interested in helping users discern when AI was used to create content. As generative AI tools have become more widely used, researchers and policymakers have raised concerns about how the technology could be used to aid the spread of misinformation or otherwise mislead people. Earlier this month, seven AI companies — including Meta — pledged to adopt a series of AI safety measures, like watermarks for AI-generated content.While Meta so far hasn’t disclosed many details about its consumer-facing generative AI plans, Mark Zuckerberg has dropped several hints. “We’re also building a number of new products ourselves using Llama that will work across our services,” the CEO said in a quarterly earnings call last week. “You can imagine lots of ways AI could help people connect and express themselves in our apps: creative tools that make it easier and more fun to share content, agents that act as assistants, coaches, or that can help you interact with businesses and creators, and more.”Elsewhere, Paluzzi has spotted signs of other generative AI-powered tools for Instagram, including a “message summary” feature for summarizing long DMs, and new artistic tools for editing Stories.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/instagram-seems-to-be-working-on-labels-for-posts-generated-by-meta-ai-173427549.html?src=rss
Meta’s consumer-facing generative AI tools based on its new Llama 2 model may not be far off. The company appears to be working on several new generative AI features for Instagram, including labels that allow creators to identify images “generated by Meta AI.”
That’s according to screenshots shared by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi who often teases unreleased features from Meta’s apps. Paluzzi recently posted a screenshot that shows an in-app message detailing how posts created with generative AI tools may soon be labeled within Instagram. “The creator or Meta said that this content was created or edited with AI,” the message explains. Additional labels indicate it was “generated by Meta AI” and that “content created with AI is typically labeled so that it can be easily detected.”
#Instagram is working to label the contents created or modified by #AI in order to be identified more easily 👀 pic.twitter.com/bHvvYuDpQr
— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) July 30, 2023
Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but the screenshot suggests that the company, like Google and others in the AI space, is interested in helping users discern when AI was used to create content. As generative AI tools have become more widely used, researchers and policymakers have raised concerns about how the technology could be used to aid the spread of misinformation or otherwise mislead people. Earlier this month, seven AI companies — including Meta — pledged to adopt a series of AI safety measures, like watermarks for AI-generated content.
While Meta so far hasn’t disclosed many details about its consumer-facing generative AI plans, Mark Zuckerberg has dropped several hints. “We’re also building a number of new products ourselves using Llama that will work across our services,” the CEO said in a quarterly earnings call last week. “You can imagine lots of ways AI could help people connect and express themselves in our apps: creative tools that make it easier and more fun to share content, agents that act as assistants, coaches, or that can help you interact with businesses and creators, and more.”
Elsewhere, Paluzzi has spotted signs of other generative AI-powered tools for Instagram, including a “message summary” feature for summarizing long DMs, and new artistic tools for editing Stories.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/instagram-seems-to-be-working-on-labels-for-posts-generated-by-meta-ai-173427549.html?src=rss
Dealmaster: Laptops, Apple Watch, EDC essentials, home organization, and more
Get ready for school with sales on laptops and storage and organizing tools.
Enlarge / The display on the 2022 MacBook Pro is outstanding, but not everyone will love the camera notch. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Whether you’re preparing to organize your dorm room or you have some home cleaning ahead, we have some deals that will help you tidy up. From storage boxes and home organization items to laptops and keyboards, there should be something for everyone in this Dealmaster. Our curated selection of discounted items includes noise-canceling headphones, EDC essentials, vacuums, routers, and back-to-school supplies.
Laptops and desktops
The Alienware 14 gaming laptop. (credit: Alienware)
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1185G7) for $999 (was $3,649) at Lenovo
Chromebook Duet 3 (11-inch) for $290 (was $430) at Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 6600 and RTX 3050) for $630 (was $900) at Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop (15-inch, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U) for $290 (was $330) at Amazon
ASUS VivoBook 14 Slim Laptop Computer (14-unch, Intel Core i3-1115G4) for $235 (was $262) at Amazon
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-525P Gaming Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i5-12500H and RTX 3050) for $670 (was $800) at Amazon
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 Gaming Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i5-12500H and RTX 3050 Ti) for $723 (was $900) at Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Convertible Laptop (14-inch, Intel Core i3-N305) for $350 (was $430) at Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 A314-23P-R3QA Slim Laptop (14-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U) for $385 (was $450) at Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-2023 – Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop (14-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U) for $550 (was $780) at Amazon
Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop (17-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060) for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Amazon
Acer Swift Go 14 (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1355U) for $690 (was $850) at Amazon
Dell Inspiron 16 5635 Laptop (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) for $840 (was $1,050) at Amazon
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 UX582 Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i7-12700 and RTX 3060) for $1,587 (was $2,300) at Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i (14-inch, Intel Core i5-1235U) for $400 (was $450) at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop (16-inch, Intel Core i7-1360P) for $1,350 (was $1,750) at Amazon
IdeaPad Flex 5i (16-inch Intel Core i5-1335U) for $555 (was $860) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1270P) for $1,800 (was $3,609) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1365U) for $1,991 (was $3,319) at Lenovo
Yoga 7i (14-inch Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,000 (was $1,350) at Lenovo
Legion Slim 7i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700H and RTX 4060) for $1,460 (was $1,770) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1185G7) for $1,099 (was $3,869) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 (13-inch Intel Core i5-1240P) for $900 (was $1,579) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 (15-inch Intel Core i5-1235U) for $899 (was $1,499) at Lenovo
Yoga 7i (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,000 (was $1,350) at Lenovo
LOQ (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060) for $1,100 (was $1,420) at Lenovo
Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and RTX 4060) for $1,250 (was $1,600) at Lenovo
Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700HX and RTX 4070) for $1,700 (was $2,000) at Lenovo
ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1270P) for $1,480 (was $3,219) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 (15-inch AMD Ryzen 5 5625U) for $833 (was $1,389) at Lenovo
Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 (Intel Core i7-13700F and RTX 3060) for $1,290 (was $1,650) at Lenovo
Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 (Intel Core i7-13700F and RTX 4080) for $2,370 (was $2,990) at Lenovo
ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (16-inch Intel Core i5-1345U) for $1,535 (was $2,559) at Lenovo
ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (13-inch AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U) for $1,090 (was $2,319) at Lenovo
ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1335U) for $953 (was $1,589) at Lenovo
ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (13-inch AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U) for $1,062 (was $2,259) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 (13-inch AMD Ryzen 5 6600U) for $780 (was $1,369) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 (13-inch Intel Core i5-1240P) for $820 (was $1,439) at Lenovo
Dell 27 Gaming Monitor – G2723HN for $130 (was $260) at Dell
Latitude 5540 Laptop (15-inch Intel Core i7-1365U) for $1,649 (was $2,750) at Dell
Dell XPS 13 9310 Laptop (13-inch, Intel Core i7-1195G7) for $1,199 (was $1,500) at Amazon
Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop (18-inch, Intel Core i9-13900HX and RTX 4080) for $2,800 (was $3,150) at Dell
Latitude 3440 Laptop (14-inch Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,119 (was $1,730) at Dell
Vostro 3420 Laptop (14-inch Intel Core i5-1235U) for $849 (was $1,285) at Dell
Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop (18-inch Intel Core i9-13900HX and RTX 4080) for $2,500 (was $2,900) at Dell
Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop (18-inch Intel Core i7-13700HX and RTX 4060) for $1,900 (was $2,150) at Dell
Surface Laptop 5 save up to $500 on select configurations at Microsoft
HP Pavilion Laptop 15t-eg300 (15-inch, Intel Core i7-1335U) for $600 (was $1,000) at HP
HP Envy Desktop (Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 3050) for $780 (was $1,300) at HP
HP EliteBook 865 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U) for $1,499 (was $3,321) at HP
HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop (13.5-inch, Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,100 (was $1,550) at HP
HP EliteBook 630 (13-inch, Intel Core i5-1245U) for $1,099 (was $1,639) at HP
HP Chromebook Laptop (14-inch, Intel Celeron N4500) for $200 (was $330) at HP
Apple
AirTag box at an Apple Store on April 30, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (credit: Getty Images | James D. Morgan)
Apple AirTag 4 Pack for $85 (was $99) at Amazon
MacBook Pro Laptop M2 14-inch for $1,799 (was $1,999) at Amazon
MacBook Pro Laptop M2 16-inch for $2,249 (was $2,499) at Amazon
MacBook Air Laptop M2 15-inch for $1,249 (was $1,299) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40 mm] for $219 (was $249) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 44 mm] for $249 (was $279) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS + Cellular 40 mm] for $269 (was $299) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS + Cellular 44 mm] for $299 (was $329) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS 41 mm] for $329 (was $399) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS 45 mm] for $359 (was $429) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41 mm] for $429 (was $499) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 45 mm] for $459 (was $529) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41 mm] Smart Watch w/Silver Stainless Steel Case for $629 (was $699) at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 preorders
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and save on storage upgrades and up to $300 on bundled accessories at Samsung
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for $1,000 and get a $150 Amazon gift card along with storage upgrades on Amazon
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and save on storage upgrades and up to $300 on bundled accessories at Samsung
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $1,800 and get a $200 Amazon gift card along with storage upgrades on Amazon
Vacuums
iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum. (credit: iRobot)
iRobot Roomba s9+ (9550) Self Emptying Robot Vacuum for $879 (was $1,000) at Amazon
Shark IZ483H Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins for $408 (was $500) at Amazon
roborock Q5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Strong 2700Pa Suction for $300 after coupon (was $430) at Amazon
Dyson Outsize+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $800 (was $950) at Amazon
Headphones
Bose is promising improved active noise cancellation, call quality, and battery life with this update. (credit: Bose)
JBL Endurance Race Waterproof True Wireless Active Sport Earbuds for $60 (was $80) at Amazon
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones for $260 (was $380) at Amazon
Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones for $279 (was $329) at Amazon | $229 at Lenovo
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Wireless Earbuds for $249 (was $299) at Amazon | Lenovo | Dell
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headphones for PC and PlayStation for $229 (was $247) at Amazon
Routers and mesh network
TP-Link AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX73) for $160 (was $200) at Amazon
TP-Link AXE16000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router (Archer AXE300) for $500 (was $600) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75) 3-pack for $330 (was $450) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75) 2-pack for $230 (was $300) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AX7800 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (Deco X95) 2-pack for $350 (was $450) at Amazon
TP-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi Extender (RE550) for $70 (was $80) at Amazon
TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE330) for $36 (was $45) at Amazon
TP-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi Extender (RE650) for $90 (was $150) at Amazon
Monitors, keyboards, and mice
I love palm gripping this (as pictured), but it worked fine with a claw grip, too. (credit: Scharon Harding)
Logitech MX Master 3S for $89 (was $110) at Amazon
Logitech MX Anywhere 3 for $68 (was $88) at Lenovo
Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard for $33 (was $40) at Amazon
Samsung 34-Inch ViewFinity S50GC Series Ultra-WQHD Monitor for $300 (was $380) at Amazon
Asus ROG Strix 32-Inch HDMI 2.1 DSC Gaming Monitor (XG32UQ) for $750 (was $869) at Amazon
Samsung 34-Inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor for $450 (was $550) at Amazon
Asus ProArt Display 27-Inch Monitor for $279 (was $299) at Amazon
Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED – AW3423DWF for $1,000 (was $1,100) at Dell
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor – U4924DW for $1,275 (was $1,700) at Dell
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Video Conferencing Monitor – U3223QZ for $1,200 (was $1,600) at Dell
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor – U2723QE for $585 (was $780) at Dell
Dell UltraSharp 24 Monitor – U2422H for $285 (was $380) at Dell
Dell 34 Curved Monitor – S3422DW for $430 (was $480) at Dell
Dorm and home storage and organizational essentials
MAX Houser 6 Tier Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer for $15 (was $18) at Amazon
SPACEKEEPER Under Sink Organizer 2-pack for $27 (was $40) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Compact Bathroom Plastic Rectangular Trash Can for $18 (was $22) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Rectangular Foldable Laundry Basket Hamper for $16 (was $20) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cube Organizer Bins – Pack of 6 for $23 (was $26) at Amazon
Amazon Basics 4-Tier Iron Tower Shelf for $39 (was $50) at Amazon
Amazon Basics 32 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bin for $56 (was $75) at Amazon
Amazon Basics 12 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins for $36 (was $45) at Amazon
90L Large Storage Bags, 6 Pack for $23 (was $45) at Amazon
IRIS USA 30 Quart WEATHERPRO Plastic Storage Box with Durable Lid and Seal and Secure Latching Buckles, Clear With Blue Buckles, Weathertight, 3 Pack for $66 (was $73) at Amazon
IRIS USA 6 Pack Fits 8.5×11-inch Portable Project Storage Case with Snap-Tight Latch 6-pack for $36 (was $40) at Amazon
IRIS USA Double Table Height Adjustable Mobile Laptop Cart for $60 (was $70) at Amazon
IRIS USA Clothing Rack, Clothes Rack with 2 Wood Shelves for $68 (was $80) at Amazon
125 ft Garden Hose for $68 (was $90) at Amazon
IRIS Letter Size Portable Wing-Lid File Box, 4 Pack for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
IRIS USA Letter/Legal File Tote Box, 4 Pack for $54 (was $60) at Amazon
IRIS USA 4×6-inch Photo Storage Craft Keeper, 2 Pack for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear 30 Qt/7.5 Gal, Pack of 6 for $76 (was $85) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Roughneck Clear 95 Qt/23.75 Gal Storage Containers, Pack of 4 for $121 (was $135) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Roughneck Clear 19 Qt/4.75 Gal Storage Containers, Pack of 6 for $69 (was $88) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear Dorm Variety Pack, 16-pack for $180 (was $200) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Roughneck️ Storage Totes 14 Gal, 6-pack for $117 (was $130) at Amazon
Back-to-school supplies
Writing utensils! Get your writing utensils here! (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images)
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils, SharpWriter Pencils, 0.7 mm, HB #2, Yellow, 36 Count for $10 (was $14) at Amazon
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count for $10 (was $29) at Amazon
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 36 Count for $11 (was $18) at Amazon
Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 10 Ink Colors, 24 Pack for $10 (was $17) at Amazon
Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Red, Box of 12 for $6 (was $7) at Amazon
Paper Mate EverStrong #2 Pencils, Reinforced, Break-Resistant Lead When Writing, 72 Count for $13 (was $22) at Amazon
EXPO Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $6 (was $9) at Amazon
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 36 Count for $16 (was $20) at Amazon
X-acto Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor for $50 (was $59) at Amazon
Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Black, 36 Count for $12 (was $14) at Amazon
Home
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $25 (was $55) at Target | Best Buy
Ninja FD302 Foodi 11-in-1 Pro 6.5 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer for $130 (was $200) at Amazon
2 Pack Power Strip Surge Protector – 6 Outlets 2 USB Ports 5Ft Long Extension Cords for $26 after coupon (was $35) at Amazon
Surge Protector Power Strip for $18 (was $20) at Amazon
Surge Protector Power Strip for $17 (was $26) at Amazon
Bedsure Cooling Bamboo Waffle Queen Size Blanket for $40 (was $55) at Amazon
RENPHO Active Massage Gun Deep Tissue Muscle, Powerful Portable, Percussion Massager Gun for $60 after coupon (was $90) at Amazon
RENPHO Massage Gun with Heat and Cold Head for $78 after coupon (was $140) at Amazon
RENPHO Leg Massager for Circulation and Pain Relief for $90 after coupon (was $140) at Amazon
SERWALL Folding Adirondack Chair for $136 (was $170) at Amazon
DOQAUS Ice Cube Tray with Lid and Bin, Silicone Ice Cube Trays for Freezer with Ice Box for $24 (was $30) at Amazon
CAROTE 11 Piece Nonstick Cookware Sets for $80 (was $140) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Rectangular 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector for $17 (was $22) at Amazon
Brita Large Water Filter Pitcher for Tap and Drinking Water with SmartLight Filter Change Indicator for $30 (was $39) at Amazon
Brita XL Water Filter Dispenser for $30 (was $38) at Amazon
Brita Insulated Filtered Water Bottle with Straw for $16 (was $23) at Amazon
Brita Water Filter Pitcher for $18 (was $23) at Amazon
Amazon Basics 10-Cup Water 1 Pitcher for $19 (was $24) at Amazon
Storage and memory
The Samsung T7 is available in blue… (credit: Samsung)
Amazon Basics 256GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash Drive for $15 (was $25) at Amazon
Lexar 128GB JumpDrive Dual Drive D400 USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A Flash Drive for $15 (was $17) at Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Portable SSD for $105 (was $135) at Amazon
Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive 128GB for $20 (was $23) at Amazon
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C for $15 (was $25) at Amazon
SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C for $12 (was $16) at Amazon
DeWalt tools
DeWalt drill kit with carrying bag. (credit: DEWALT)
DeWalt 20V MAX Hammer Drill and Impact Driver for $329 (was $419) at Amazon
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver for $99 (was $122) at Amazon
DeWalt Drill Bit Set, 14-Piece, 135 Degree Split Point, Titanium Nitride Coated for $16 (was $24) at Amazon
DeWalt DW1341 14-Piece Titanium Nitride Speed Tip Drill Bit Set for $20 (was $25) at Amazon
Games
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch (US Version) for $56 (was $70) at Amazon
Octopath Traveler II for $45 (was $60) for Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 5 at Amazon
Elden Ring for $55 (was $60) for PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X | PlayStation 4 at Amazon
Sonic Frontiers – PlayStation 5 for $35 (was $60) at Amazon
Stray – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $40) at Amazon
Soul Hackers 2: Launch Edition for $29 (was $60) for PlayStation 4 | Xbox Series X at Amazon
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – PlayStation 5 for $44 (was $70) at Amazon
Star Ocean The Divine Force for $27 (was $40) for PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X at Amazon
The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo Switch) (European Version) for $45 (was $60) at Amazon
Atomic Heart PS5 for $55 (was $70) at Amazon
Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Deluxe Edition (PS5) – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $50) at Amazon
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection – PlayStation 5 for $37 (was $50) at Amazon
EDC essentials
KeySmart Air for $36 (was $40) at Amazon
KeySmart iPro – Apple Find My App Compatible for $50 (was $80) at Amazon
Pebblebee Clip & Card Combo (2xClip, 2xCard) | Rechargeable Item Tracker | Compatible with Apple Find My for $90 (was $120) at Amazon | $100 at Pebblebee
REMETTE Tactical Pocket Knife GD22K for $30 (was $43) at Amazon
Mossy Oak Pocket Folding Knife for $18 (was $20) at Amazon
CJRB CUTLERY Folding Knife Crag (J1904) AR-RPM9 Powder Steel for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
ACEBEAM H16 1000 High Lumens Rechargeable Led Headlamp for $30 (was $50) at Amazon
ACEBEAM Pokelit AA Rechargeable Mini Flashlight with Clip, 550 High Lumens Pocket EDC Flashlight for $20 (was $30) at Amazon
IMALENT LD70 EDC Flashlight Led Rechargeable Torch for $60 (was $80) at Amazon
Streamlight 66608 MicroStream 250-Lumen for $33 (was $59) at Amazon
ThruNite EDC Flashlight Archer Mini, 405 Lumens Tail Switch LED Flashlight for $20 (was $36) at Amazon
BORUIT V3 Mini Powerful Keychain Flashlight for $17 (was $22) at Amazon
NEBO Redline Torchy 2K 2000 Lumen Pocket Flashlight for $42 (was $45) at Amazon
WUBEN C3 Flashlight 1200 High Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight for $30 (was $38) at Amazon
FZH Rechargeable Keychain EDC Flashlight Set 900 High Lumens Super Bright Mini Flashlight for $20 (was $30) at Amazon
LUMINTOP Tool AA 2.0 EDC Flashlight, Pocket-Sized Keychain Flashlight, Super Bright 650 Lumens for $17 (was $26) at Amazon
Gerber Gear Suspension-NXT 15-in-1 Multi-Tool Pocket Knife Set for $29 (was $50) at Amazon
RAK 2-in-1 Multi-Tool Pen Set (2 Pack) for $17 (was $21) at Amazon
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The Best Back to School Apple Accessory Deals From Anker, ZAGG, Belkin, and More
Back to school season is already upon us, and in order to prepare students for a return to school we’re collecting all of the best back to school sales from popular Apple-related accessory companies. These include Anker, AT&T, ZAGG, Belkin, and more, with plenty of discounts to make a dent in your shopping list.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Office Depot/OfficeMax
Office Depot and OfficeMax are providing the usual yearly discounts on all of the biggest back to school necessities, with up to 60 percent off popular school supplies like tablets, calculators, pens, lunch boxes, planners, and more.
UP TO 60% OFFOffice Depot/OfficeMax Back To School SaleAnker
Anker is discounting a big selection of portable batteries and charging stations this week, with savings spread across Amazon and Anker’s own website. Many of the deals you’ll find below require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount.
UP TO $60 OFFAnker Back To School Accessory Sale
The highlight this time around is Anker’s PowerCore 24,000 mAh Charger with Smart Digital Display. It’s available for $99.99 with an on-page coupon at both Amazon and Anker, which is down from $159.99 and a new all-time low price on this accessory.
In addition to all the charging deals below, Amazon has Anker’s SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $29.99, down from $39.99. There’s also the SoundCore Motion Boom Plus for $149.99, down from $179.99.
Portable Batteries
PowerCore 10,000 mAh – $17.59 with on-page coupon, down from $21.98
PowerCore 20,000 mAh – $31.99 with on-page coupon, down from $41.99
PowerCore 24,000 mAh with Smart Digital Display – $99.99 with on-page coupon, down from $159.99 [matched at Anker]
PowerCore Reserve 60,000 mAh with Retractable Light – $144.49 with on-page coupon, down from $169.99
PowerCore 26,000 mAh – $149.99 with on-page coupon, down from $169.99
Hubs and Charging Stations
7-in-1 USB-C Power Strip – $45.99 with on-page coupon, down from $65.99
11-in-1 USB-C Hub – $62.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
MagGo Magnetic Charging Station – $70.00 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe Charging – $127.46 with on-page coupon, down from $149.95 [matched at Anker]
3-in-1 MagSafe Station – $103.99, down from $139.99ZAGG
At ZAGG, if you buy one smartphone or tablet case, you can get a second one for free. All you need to do is shop for two cases on ZAGG’s website, add both to your cart, and the promo will automatically activate.
BOGO FREEZAGG Back To School iPhone/iPad Case Sale
This sale covers a wide array of protective cases for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad, and iPad Pro. There are also quite a few older generation iPhone cases to choose from.
AT&T
As it has in years past, AT&T has quite a few back to school promotions happening right now, including the iPhone 14 family of devices for up to $1,000 off select models. This deal is applicable to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
UP TO $1,000 OFFAT&T Back To School iPhone Sale
You’ll need to trade in an eligible smartphone, pick or upgrade to an unlimited AT&T wireless plan, and purchase the new smartphone on a qualifying installment agreement. This deal is available for both new and existing AT&T customers.
In terms of credits, you’ll get up to $1,000 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $240 or higher, up to $700 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $130 to $239, and up to $350 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $35 to $129.
AT&T’s back to school discount event also has savings on smartwatches, accessories, tablets, laptops, and more.
Best Buy
Best Buy’s back to school event has a huge variety of accessories for students returning to school or college. You’ll find discounts on laptops, monitors, TVs, coffee makers, and more.
UP TO $250 OFFBest Buy Back To School Electronics SaleOcushield Blue Light Glasses – Save 10 percent
Satechi USB-C Monitor Stand – $59.99, down from $99.99
Keurig K-Slim – $79.99, down from $129.99
Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones – $129.99, down from $149.99
14-inch Chromebook – $149.00, down from $299.00
LG 32-inch LED Smart TV – $169.99, down from $179.99
Hisense 55-inch LED 4K Smart TV – $269.99, down from $349.99
LG 35-inch LED Curved Monitor – $349.99, down from $599.99
Belkin
Belkin has up to 25 percent off wall chargers, docks, MagSafe-compatible accessories, and more with the code BTS23 used at checkout. You can find the full list of accessories on Belkin’s website.
UP TO 25% OFFBelkin Back To School Charger SaleESR
ESR has a collection of discounts available this back to school season, starting with up to 40 percent off select accessories with the code AFF40 and 30 percent off iPhone and iPad accessories with the code BACK30. This includes protective cases, screen protectors, and more for iPhone and iPad.
UP TO 40% OFFESR Back To School Accessory Sale
You can also get 20 percent off MagSafe accessories and keyboard cases with the code BACK20 on ESR’s website.
More Sales
B&H Photo – Save on Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and more
eBay – Save up to 65% on popular brands
JBL – Save on Bluetooth speakers and earbuds
Newegg – Save on desktop computers, memory, mice, and more
Pad & Quill – Save up to 50% on Apple Watch Bands, desk accessories, iPad cases, and more Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, “The Best Back to School Apple Accessory Deals From Anker, ZAGG, Belkin, and More” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Back to school season is already upon us, and in order to prepare students for a return to school we’re collecting all of the best back to school sales from popular Apple-related accessory companies. These include Anker, AT&T, ZAGG, Belkin, and more, with plenty of discounts to make a dent in your shopping list.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Office Depot/OfficeMax
Office Depot and OfficeMax are providing the usual yearly discounts on all of the biggest back to school necessities, with up to 60 percent off popular school supplies like tablets, calculators, pens, lunch boxes, planners, and more.
Anker
Anker is discounting a big selection of portable batteries and charging stations this week, with savings spread across Amazon and Anker’s own website. Many of the deals you’ll find below require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount.
The highlight this time around is Anker’s PowerCore 24,000 mAh Charger with Smart Digital Display. It’s available for $99.99 with an on-page coupon at both Amazon and Anker, which is down from $159.99 and a new all-time low price on this accessory.
In addition to all the charging deals below, Amazon has Anker’s SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $29.99, down from $39.99. There’s also the SoundCore Motion Boom Plus for $149.99, down from $179.99.
Portable Batteries
PowerCore 10,000 mAh – $17.59 with on-page coupon, down from $21.98
PowerCore 20,000 mAh – $31.99 with on-page coupon, down from $41.99
PowerCore 24,000 mAh with Smart Digital Display – $99.99 with on-page coupon, down from $159.99 [matched at Anker]
PowerCore Reserve 60,000 mAh with Retractable Light – $144.49 with on-page coupon, down from $169.99
PowerCore 26,000 mAh – $149.99 with on-page coupon, down from $169.99
Hubs and Charging Stations
7-in-1 USB-C Power Strip – $45.99 with on-page coupon, down from $65.99
11-in-1 USB-C Hub – $62.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
MagGo Magnetic Charging Station – $70.00 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe Charging – $127.46 with on-page coupon, down from $149.95 [matched at Anker]
3-in-1 MagSafe Station – $103.99, down from $139.99
ZAGG
At ZAGG, if you buy one smartphone or tablet case, you can get a second one for free. All you need to do is shop for two cases on ZAGG’s website, add both to your cart, and the promo will automatically activate.
This sale covers a wide array of protective cases for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad, and iPad Pro. There are also quite a few older generation iPhone cases to choose from.
AT&T
As it has in years past, AT&T has quite a few back to school promotions happening right now, including the iPhone 14 family of devices for up to $1,000 off select models. This deal is applicable to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
You’ll need to trade in an eligible smartphone, pick or upgrade to an unlimited AT&T wireless plan, and purchase the new smartphone on a qualifying installment agreement. This deal is available for both new and existing AT&T customers.
In terms of credits, you’ll get up to $1,000 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $240 or higher, up to $700 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $130 to $239, and up to $350 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $35 to $129.
AT&T’s back to school discount event also has savings on smartwatches, accessories, tablets, laptops, and more.
Best Buy
Best Buy’s back to school event has a huge variety of accessories for students returning to school or college. You’ll find discounts on laptops, monitors, TVs, coffee makers, and more.
Ocushield Blue Light Glasses – Save 10 percent
Satechi USB-C Monitor Stand – $59.99, down from $99.99
Keurig K-Slim – $79.99, down from $129.99
Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones – $129.99, down from $149.99
14-inch Chromebook – $149.00, down from $299.00
LG 32-inch LED Smart TV – $169.99, down from $179.99
Hisense 55-inch LED 4K Smart TV – $269.99, down from $349.99
LG 35-inch LED Curved Monitor – $349.99, down from $599.99
Belkin
Belkin has up to 25 percent off wall chargers, docks, MagSafe-compatible accessories, and more with the code BTS23 used at checkout. You can find the full list of accessories on Belkin’s website.
ESR
ESR has a collection of discounts available this back to school season, starting with up to 40 percent off select accessories with the code AFF40 and 30 percent off iPhone and iPad accessories with the code BACK30. This includes protective cases, screen protectors, and more for iPhone and iPad.
You can also get 20 percent off MagSafe accessories and keyboard cases with the code BACK20 on ESR’s website.
More Sales
B&H Photo – Save on Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and more
eBay – Save up to 65% on popular brands
JBL – Save on Bluetooth speakers and earbuds
Newegg – Save on desktop computers, memory, mice, and more
Pad & Quill – Save up to 50% on Apple Watch Bands, desk accessories, iPad cases, and more Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.
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