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It’s the close of another week and that means it’s 9to5Rewards time. This go around we’re partnering with SanDisk to give one lucky reader the new iXpand Base backup system for iPhone. Head below to learn how you could win. SanDisk’s latest addition to the iXpand lineup creates a simple at-home docking solution that easily backs up your photos, video and contacts while charging the device simultaneously. It keeps a local record of your data without the need for any type of cloud-based subscription....

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. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

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: Last Call Updates: DJI Phantom 4 Drone gets another price drop to $799 shipped Dreamscreen adds reactive backlighting to your 4K TV and home theater setup Star Wars iMessage Stickers for iOS now 50% off Sceptre 49-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $280 shipped Choose from 3 styles of Aukey iPhone/Android car mounts at 50% off, from $4 LG G6 smartphone with a free Google Home for $500 ($730 value) Zara’s New Beach and Picnic Collection is full of color Monoprice unveils Strata Home: affordable Sous Vide cookers, robo vacs and more Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound and Roll Wooden Tower Toy with Hammer $11 WaterField drops new Bolt waxed canvas/leather Microsoft Surface bag Kobo Aura H20 is a waterproof eReader perfect for days at the beach Spring offers over 60% off Sale Items: Michael Kors, New Balance + more Philips Sonicare 2 Series Electric Toothbrush at $30 for today only Green Deals: Remington 8A 14-inch Electric Chainsaw $29, more Dyson V6 Motorhead Cordless Vacuum just $160 shipped (refurb) Apple 15-inch 512GB MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar $399 off Apple’s 12-inch MacBook $300 off plus open-box deals from $880 Acer 23....

Thursday’s best deals include $99 off iPad Air, plus markdowns on AirPods Pro, and MacBook Pro. You’ll find all that and more below in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Take $99 off Apple’s 10.5-inch iPad Air AirPods Pro hit new all-time low 13-inch MacBook Pro is $600 off B&H offers the previous-generation Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 256GB with Touch Bar for $1,100. That’s good for $600 off the original price and $100 less than our previous mention....

The wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter books isn’t like, say, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Where Tolkien had created his elaborate world long before he even had the idea for The Hobbit, Rowling’s wizarding world was less an exercise in world-building and mainly just meant as a fun setting for her story. This is a perfectly valid method of worldbuilding, and in the context of whimsical children’s books, it works extremely well....

Even with Chadwick Boseman (who’s compelling as ever) at its disposal, 21 Bridges struggles to distinguish itself from other police thrillers. With Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo producing and T’Challa himself starring (to mention nothing of the impressive supporting cast), there’s a lot of big-name talent associated with 21 Bridges. The actual movie shows signs of a greater depth befitting those credentials, toying with issues about economic anxiety, corruption, and the psychological toll of being a cop at certain points....

Since we first revealed the iPad mini would have slim side bezels on its side, which are reminiscent of the iPod touch, with included mockups, we have seen a lot of others build similar renders. MacRumors posts a particularly well-done 3D render today and a YouTube video of similar design that incorporates many of the leaks we have documented. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=luYkP_3QWgM] (Yes, the YouTube app is still on there.) The upcoming iPad mini rendered in 3D based on reports and leaked schematics iPad mini will look like a large iPod touch with smaller side bezels [Gallery] New physical mockups give a look at the upcoming iPad mini’s possible design These purported schematics of the iPad mini now appear to be real AllThingsD: iPad mini event to be held in October separate from Sept....

Disney’s D23 Expo is in full swing and, unsurprisingly, it has brought some interesting announcements regarding the Mouse House’s forthcoming streaming service, Disney+. Among other things, the studio has announced a bunch of new series from Marvel Studios that will fit into the MCU. One of those series is She-Hulk, which will revolve around the titular female version of the Hulk. The question is, will Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner have anything to do with it?...

When British novelist Ian Fleming created the James Bond character, he never thought his literary baby would end up becoming one of the greatest action heroes in film history. Including the upcoming No Time To Die, there have been a total of 25 films about the MI6 spy. A total of eight actors have also appeared on screen as James Bond, but who among them is the best? Only two actors tend to feature the most when this topic is being discussed: Sean Connery and Daniel Craig....

From inaccurate to dismissive to downright offensive, Miller explains how the most common cliches — like “users are the weakest link in the security chain” — don’t just displace blame for major cybersecurity issues. They polarize the teams that should be working to solve them. Hear Miller interrogate six of the most tired truisms — and offer real solutions to the issues they overlook — on this episode of the Cyber Work Podcast....

Most people are statistically much more willing to buy products and services when they come recommended from a friendly face, like an influencer you follow on social media or one of your friends. That’s because customers value advice from people in their wider circle instead of brand-based advertising on TV or in a magazine. That type of advertising is called influencer marketing, and more than 60% of marketers nowadays will work with at least 10 influencers on every marketing campaign to help boost their reach....

The Joker is one of the most fascinating supervillains ever put in the pages of comics. In fact, he is one of the most fascinating fictional characters ever created, period. He’s so fascinating that an entire movie is being made about him – how many comic book villains can that be said for? Okay, Venom. But even Venom is a hero sometimes. The Joker is unequivocally a villain. In the words of Michael Caine’s Alfred, he just wants to watch the world burn....

Benjamin and Zac unpack the release of iOS 13.5 and the Apple/Google Exposure Notification API app adoption, Apple Watch 2020 Pride bands and faces, Ming-Chi Kuo’s prediction that iPhone 12 won’t include EarPods in the box, Apple TV+ potentially buying a back catalog of content, a new Tom Hanks film coming to the service, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟠 Overcast 🟢 Spotify...

Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Air 4 day one launch, Apple TV on PlayStation, Apple Music TV, HomePod OS 14.1, and much more. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN....

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: Last Call Updates: [tweet https://twitter.com/9to5toys/status/728335231846121472 align=’center’] Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150) Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg....

With the Golden Globes behind us and the guild nominations coming in, we’re right in the midst of awards season. On the highly publicized and oh-so-glitzy road to the Oscars, one of the last stop-offs is the BAFTAs, the British Academy of Film and Television’s annual movie awards (typically a week before the American Academy’s turn), which has just had its set of nominations announced. It doesn’t shake up the awards race all that much, but does champion a few movies that haven’t had much of a look-in so far this season....

Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities has published a new report for Apple supply chain investors in which the reliable analyst predicts a bold design change for what could be the iPhone 14 Pro. Kuo also expects the next iPhone SE release to bring 5G cellular connectivity to the entry-priced models. Here’s what they predict to come across 2022. iPhone SE 5G! According to Kuo’s latest supply chain report, Apple is planning to release a new iPhone SE model in the first half of next year....

21 Passive Income Apps You Can Use to Make Money By Doing (Next to) Nothing: What Is Passive Income? There are generally two types of income: active and passive. Active income covers money you earn directly from the work you perform. So, your traditional job would be active income. The money you earn from influencer marketing is also active income. Passive income, on the other hand, is money you earn with assets you own or control but that you aren’t actually putting effort into....

Following Apple’s big push into education with the announcement of the new “iBooks 2.0” and “iBooks Author” platform, new reports claim 27 German textbook publishers are banding together to combat Apple with a digital textbook platform of their own. The platform will launch in time for the 2012 to 2013 school year. According to a report from German language publication Boersenblatt.net (via eBookNewser), the unspecified German textbook publishers will unveil the new platform in Hannover during the Didacta Education Trade Fair from Feb....