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Buy.com via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPad mini 2 w/ Retina Display 64GB WiFi + 4G Tablet in Space Gray, model no. MF575LL/A, for $329.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $59. Deal ends May 11.

Mobilepros1 via eBay offers the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 16GB 7" WiFi + 4G Android Tablet in Black, model no. SM-T217TMKATMB, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an unlocked unit. (It's a current low by $45.) This GSM tablet features a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 7 inch touchscreen LCD, 16GB internal memory, 802.11n wireless, 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and Google Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean). Deal ends May 11.

Amazon offers the Toshiba 1TB Canvio Connect II Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive in Black, model no. HDTC810XK3A1, for $58.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find, although most stores charge $75 or more. It runs at 5400 rpm and features password-protected encryption, an 8MB cache, and cloud-enabled backup with 10GB of free cloud storage. Note: Amazon also offers it in Red, Blue, Gold, or White for a buck extra. Deal ends May 9.

The 2014 American Council of the Blind convention at The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas will be its last at the location. The hotel closed for good this past Monday after a 60-year run. The 2,100 room hotel, which opened in 1955 is owned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, which plans to demolish it to build convention and meeting facilities. We've linked to a report from a guest on the final night.

Amazon offers free 1-day shipping on select Mother's Day gifts. (Eligible items are marked on their product page; Prime members can select 1-day shipping for $3.99 to see the discount at final checkout.) That's a savings of at least $4 on most items. Eligible items include apparel, jewelry, watches, and bags. Deal ends May 8.

Blutek via eBay offers the 4.5-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3 inch LED-Backlit Laptop in Silver, model no. MD101LL/A, for $799.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's a current low by $149.) Features include an Intel Core i5-3210m 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3 inch 1280x800 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, SDXC card slot, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion). Deal ends May 10.

Online gaming platform RS Games has posted a one-page survey to gain feedback from its users. The survey asks users to rank the various games, solicits suggestions for new titles to ask, and also delves into whether people play the same games in other venues. Follow the link on this post to take the survey.

The schedule has just been released for this year's Google IO, Google's conference for developers and programmers which also includes a flurry of product updates and launches. While there's likely to be more sessions added, this year's conference appears to hint at a new Android version among other announcements. As for accessibility, two sessions are being presented, focusing on showing developers the simple ways to make their apps accessible. One of these will also be live-streamed. We've listed the accessibility-related sessions below. Here's a link to the complete schedule.

Version 1.5 of the KNFB Reader app for iOS devices has just been posted to the iTunes App Store. This minor free update includes support for the 2nd generation iPad Air as well as a couple of VoiceOver-specific fixes. We've included the version 1.5 changelog below.

eBay cuts up to 89% off a selection of new and refurbished laptops, tablets, cameras, smartphones, and more, with prices starting from $12.99. (The banner states up to 50% off, but we found larger discounts.) Plus, all items qualify for free shipping. Deal ends May 11.

AltaTac via eBay offers the Haier 9 Inch 8GB Android Tablet in Black or Purple, model no. HG-9041, for $59.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $17. It features a 1GHz quad-core processor, 9 inch 800x480 multi-touch LCD, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal flash storage, front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and Google Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

1-800-Flowers cuts 25 percent off a selection of Mother's Day Plants via coupon code MDAYPLNT. Shipping starts at $14.99; additional delivery fees may apply on select dates. Deal ends May 10.

Monster via eBay offers the Monster SuperStar BackFloat Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker in Neon Blue or Green bundled with a $25 eBay eGift Card for $149.95 with free shipping. Assuming you use the gift card, that's the lowest total price we could find by $25. It features a built-in speakerphone and rechargeable battery.

Today only, Amazon Local takes $5 off any local deal via coupon code HAPPYCINCO. Note that some conditions may apply, and that this coupon is only valid once per account. Deal ends today.

Amazon offers its Unlocked Amazon Fire 32GB Smartphone bundled with a One-Year Amazon Prime Membership for $189 with free shipping. That's a savings of $359 and the lowest total price we've seen. This accessible GSM phone features a 4.7 inch 1280x720 touchscreen LCD, Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio processing, and Fire OS 3.6.8 (a heavily-modified version of Android OS).

eBay offers the Apple TV Media Receiver, model no. MD199LL/A for $64.99 with free shipping. This latest-generation Apple TV displays 1080p video and features Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo, and Flickr integration, Airplay support, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB connectivity.

Top Electronic Deals via eBay offers the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12 Inch 128GB Windows Tablet in Silver, model no. MQ2-00001, for $799.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this tablet. (It's also a current price low by $80.) It features an Intel Core i5-4300U 1.9GHz Haswell dual-core processor, 12 inch 2160 x 1440 multi-touch LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB internal flash storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, front- and rear-facing 1080p HD cameras, microSD card slot, USB 3.0, and Windows 8.1 Pro.

Microsoft Store offers the 4.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite S55t-B5152 Signature Edition Intel Broadwell Core i5 2.2GHz 15.6 inch 1080p Touchscreen Laptop in Satin Gold for $579. Coupon code PCGRAD15 cuts it to $479. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current price low by $100.) It features an Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1920x1080 touchscreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Note that Microsoft Signature Edition devices feature a clean operating system without any third-party trialware.

As one of their daily deals, ThinkGeek takes 20% off Star Wars merchandise as part of its May the Fourth Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, get a Star Wars Darth Vader vs. Luke Duel Pin for free with orders of $20 or more via coupon code TENPACES. Shipping adds $6.95, but orders of $75 or more qualify for free shipping. Deal ends today.

Quality Cellz via eBay offers the Unlocked LG G2 32GB 4G Android Smartphone for AT&T in Black, model no. D801, for $189.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current low by $31.) It features a 5.2 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) HD IPS touchscreen, Snapdragon 2.26GHz quad-core processor, 32GB memory, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 1080p video recording, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac wireless, and Android 4.2.2 OS (Jelly Bean).