Author

Avatar for Justin Kahn

Justin Kahn

justinkahnmusic

Editor

9to5Mac / 9to5Toys

Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys and a senior editor covering all things music for 9to5Mac, daily deals, and more. A senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our Apple gear and game/app coverage, Justin is also an audio engineer/producer with well over 10 years experience in the music industry.

Connect with Justin Kahn

9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox iPhone 5/5s case $10, 2 Philips Hue bulbs $100, Bluetooth 4.1 in-ears $20, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

macbook-air-mjvm2llaApple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $750 shipped (Reg. $899)

Otterbox Defender-sale-01OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5/5s in many colors $10 shipped (Orig. $22)

philips-hue-lighting

Two Philips Hue connected light bulbs (multiple styles) for $100 shipped (~$120 value)

soundpeats-qy7-bluetooth-headphones-multiple-colors

Headphones: SoundPEATS Bluetooth 4.1 in-ears $20 (Reg. $26), Sennheiser HD280 + HD439 $100 (~$200 value), more

coolest-mfi-lightning-cables1

The coolest Apple-certified MFI Lightning cables you can buy for your iPhone, iPad and iPod

apple-ipad-air-2-deal

Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in all colors: $590 shipped (Reg. $699)

More new gear from today:

PK_Printer Pro

Readdle app sale 50% or more off: Scanner Pro 6, Printer Pro, Calendars 5, PDF Expert 5, more

More deals still alive:

sling-tv-best-buy-code

Pre-pay for 3 months of Sling TV and receive a $50 Best Buy credit towards the purchase of eligible streaming devices

worms-3-ios-game

App Store Free App of the Week: Worms3 ($5 value)

Team 17 announces a pair of new Worms games coming to iOS, Xbox One and PC

New products & more:

nipi-cooler-kickstarter-01

The new off-road nipi cooler uses renewable power to keep your devices charged and your beer cold

ecopebble-waterproof-speaker

ECOXGEAR’s new rugged Bluetooth speakers and power banks are waterproof and solar powered

The Logic Pros: Time compression and pitch correction with Logic’s built-in Flex tools

In this week’s episode of the The Logic Pros, Flex audio features are up, with some serious hardware reviews on deck. Next week we will start a mini-series of episodes showcasing some top-notch instruments from the likes of Moog, Native Instruments and more, but first we will dive into Logic’s time compression/expansion and micro pitch correction features:


Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 16GB $300, Samsung EVO 1TB SSD $310, Sony 4K AirPlay Receiver $299, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

macbook-pro-retina-13-inch-mf839ll-a

Apple 13″ MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display: 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB $1,100 (Reg. $1,299)

ipad-air-silver

iPad Air in Silver or Space Gray: 16GB $300 (Reg. $399), 32GB $350 (Reg. $449)

samsung-850-evo-1tb

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $310 shipped (Reg. $350)

sony-str-dn850-9to5toys-02

Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth for $299 shipped (Reg. $400), more

quickres-mac-app-9to5toys-giveaway (1)

QuickRes – the app that changes your resolution in a click: 50% off

Apple’s massive iOS sale w/ 100 apps for $0.99 ea: Rayman, Angry Birds, Pixelmator, Spider-Man, many more

App Store Free App of the Week: SpongeBob Moves In ($4 value)

Disney’s award-winning Animated iPad app hits a new all-time low price of $3 (Reg. $10)

Save 50% on the brand new Screenium 3 high-res, high-speed screen capture app for Mac

More new gear from today:

motorola-sb6121-sb6141-dealMotorola Refurb DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems: SB6121 $45 (Orig. $100), SB6141 $55 (Orig. $100)

 

More deals still alive:

apply-iphone-6-plus-comparison

iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ VZW or Sprint 2-yr contract: 16GB $100, 64GB $200, 128GB $300

iottie-easy-one-touch-2

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 iPhone car mount: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

New products & more:

luminid-touch-flash-lightning-cable

This Lightning cable cleverly solves an annoyance every iPhone user deals with

jbl-flip3-bluetooth-speaker

JBL details new Flip3 & Xtreme portable Bluetooth speakers w/ fresh designs & features

beolit-15-bluetooth-speaker

Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand

Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stic

The Logic Pros: Automate tedious MIDI edits into a single-click with Logic’s Transform feature

In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we will be looking at ways to speed up our editing and song creation with LPX’s MIDI Transform feature. In many cases, manually working Logic’s Piano Roll editor will get the job done, but there are certainly times when editing MIDI performances/events can be a very tedious process. Getting those extended performances just right or zeroing in on problem areas for complex passages can’t take hours (or days) to get right in some cases. But with LPX’s MIDI Transform features we can get many of these types of arduous tasks done in just a few clicks:


Expand
Expanding
Close

Apple launches massive iOS sale w/ 100 apps for $0.99 ea: Rayman, Angry Birds, Pixelmator, Spider-Man, many more

From 9to5Toys.com:

100 apps-iOS-sale-01rayman jungle run-iOS-sale-01

Unlike most App Store promos, Apple has now quietly kicked off one the largest iOS game/app sales we have seen this year. The news comes courtesy of participating app developer Readdle.

The sale includes 100 apps and games at “new low prices”, most of which are $0.99. While we have posted some of these titles over the past week in our daily/game app roundups, this is the first time they’ve all appeared together in one giant sale. Now is your chance to fill up your app library, as we are seeing all-time lows on games, productivity apps, photography apps and much more.

A couple standouts are Pixelmator (Reg. $5), GoodReader (Reg. $5), The Room Two (Reg. $3), Rayman Jungle Run (Reg. $3), BADLAND (Reg. $4), Real Racing (Reg. $5), Angry Birds titles, and well, far too many to mention here. Not even including the insanely popular Angry Birds games, just these apps alone combine for a 4+ star rating from 100,000 reviews.

If there is still a couple apps you can’t find in this sale, then be sure to hit our daily roundups for even more discounted options and the new Free App of the Week.

Screenium-3-4K-screen-recording

You can also download Screenium 3 on Mac for 50% off (Reg. $50) for a limited time.

100 apps-iOS-sale-02

9to5Toys Last Call: GoPro HERO4 Black $399, Bluetooth iPad Keyboards from $20, 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,750, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

spongebob-moves-in-ios

App Store Free App of the Week: SpongeBob Moves In ($4 value)

gopro-hero4-black

GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Camera for $399 shipped (Reg. $500)

anker-bluetooth-keyboard-air-2

Anker Bluetooth iPad Keyboards from $20: Folio Case for iPad Air/2 $30 Prime Shipped (Reg. $40), more

macbook-pro-retina-2015-mjlq2ll-a

Current generation 15-inch 1256GB Retina MacBook Pro for $1,750 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Get early access to Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale and save $125 on all iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi models, 16GB $375

Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray for $590 shipped (Reg. $699)

tweetbot_mac

Tweetbot for Mac hits its lowest price ever: $10 (Reg. $13)

apply-iphone-6-plus-comparison

iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ VZW or Sprint 2-yr contract: 16GB $100, 64GB $200, 128GB $300

apple-ipad-mini-3-silver

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 128GB in Silver or Space Gray for $450 shipped (Reg. $599)

beolit-15-bluetooth-speaker

Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand

Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick

grain-audio-wooden-9to5toys-giveaway

Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value

More new gear from today:

Sennheiser Urbanite over-Ear Headphones for iOS in Nation

More deals still alive:

vizio-m43-c1-uhdtv-4k

VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)

jabra-solemate-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-sale-01

Jabra SOLEMATE Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker in black $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more

New products & more:

stary-skateboard-kickstarter

Stary Board cuts the weight to become the world’s lightest” electric vehicle

Site default logo image

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ contract, iPad mini 3 128GB $450, 10,000mAh USB Power bank $9, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

apple-macbook-pro-retina-2015-mf840lla

Apple 13″ Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,280 (Reg. $1,499)

apply-iphone-6-plus-comparison

iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ VZW or Sprint 2-yr contract: 16GB $100, 64GB $200, 128GB $300

apple-ipad-mini-3-silver

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 128GB in Silver or Space Gray for $450 shipped (Reg. $599)

kmashi

Kmashi 10,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $9.39 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)

web-hacker-pay-what-you-want

Pay what you want for the 7-course Web Hacker Bundle ($1,043 value, currently $6)

dodocase-apple-watch-charging-stand

Review: The DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand is a luxurious nightstand accessory

Review: SanDisk’s new Connect Wireless Stick is one of the easiest ways to expand your iPhone’s storage

grain-audio-wooden-9to5toys-giveaway

Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value

More new gear from today:

staples-gift-card-03

Discounted gift cards up to 20% off: Staples, JCPenney, Gamestop, Toys R Us, iTunes, and more

More deals still alive:

nordstrom-anniversary-sale

Nordstrom’s massive Anniversary Sale: Nike DRI-FIT t-shirt $16, Michael Kors non-iron dress shirt $39, more

Women’s fashion: Nordstrom Sale – Topshop sweater $33, Vince Camuto bag $99, more

Fremo-3200mah-power-bank

3200mAh Battery/Flashlight with MFi Lightning cable: $10 shipped

amazon-app-and-games-sale-app-store-sale-01

App Store Amazing Apps/Games for $1: Blek, Spider Man, Goat Sim, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Angry Birds Space ($1 value)

Games/Apps: Zelda Wind Waker for Wii U $39, Mobile Mouse Pro $1, METAL SLUG sale $1 ea

$75 iTunes gift card for $65 shipped: save 13% on apps, music, movies and more

New products & more:

a-bike-electric-folded

A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world

The Logic Pros: How to use MIDI hardware synthesizers in Logic w/ External Instrument plug-in

In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we are taking a look at how Logic handles external MIDI-based instruments in the real world. It really doesn’t get any easier than loading up your favorite soft-synth, but that doesn’t mean they are as fun or inspiring as the real thing. LPX has a handy feature that makes it so many of the most popular and sought-after external synths/MIDI-instruments can integrate just as smoothly:


Expand
Expanding
Close

The Logic Pros: How to create custom sampler instruments using any audio file with EXS24

The Logic Pro-EXS24-0117In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we are taking a look at one of Logic’s most prized possessions. A mainstay since, well, almost forever, the EXS24 sampler may seem basic and over-looked simply by virtue of being around for so long, but it might be one of LPX’s most useful musical instruments.

Not only does EXS24 come with hundreds of GBs of samples and the instruments they are made up of inside LPX (for free), but it can also be used to create our very own sampler instruments. For those just getting into Logic for the first time, EXS’s true potential can be somewhat hidden behind the wealth of instruments you’ll find in your library after installation, so we thought a rundown of how to create custom instruments and its additional features was in order. We will also be covering some alternate options for doing so that more experienced users may find helpful:
Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call iPad Air 2 128GB $600, 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1819, App Store Free App of the Week, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

adventure-time-card-wars-free-app-of-the-week-016

App Store Free App of the Week: Card Wars – Adventure Time goes free ($4 value)

 

ipad-air-2-gold-features

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in all colors for $600 shipped (Reg. $699)

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB $359, iPhone 6/Plus w/ free $150 GC on installmentmore

iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)

macbook-pro-retina-15-inch-2015

Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch from $1,819 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (newest model) 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

dir-850l-3d-box

Networking: D-Link 802.11ac Wireless Router (refurb) $30 (Orig. $130), TP-LINK AV500 Powerline Kit $30 (Orig. $60), more

It’s now possible to 3D print customized video game characters right from Amazon

jbl-charge-clip-bluetooth-speakers

Review: JBL’s new Charge 2+ and Clip+ deliver big sound in a portable Bluetooth package designed for outdoor activity

HERO4 Session (PRNewsFoto/GoPro)

GoPro’s new HERO4 Session waterproof action camera is the size of an ice cube with an iceberg-sized price

amazon-prime-day

Amazon is throwing itself a birthday party so big it’ll make you forget about Black Friday

More new gear from today:

amex-express-checkout

American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it out

More deals still alive:

wd-elements-2tb

WD Elements 2TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive $70, Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD $150more

gopro-hero4-silver

GoPro HERO4 Action Cameras: Silver $350 shipped (Reg. $400), Black $399 shipped (Reg. $500)

beats-by-dre-solo-hd-drenched-01

Beats Headphones: Solo HD Drenched on-ears $100 (Reg. $139+), Studio wireless $250 (Reg. $300), more

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)

apple-itunes-gift-cards

iTunes gift cards 10% off w/ email delivery: $50 for $45, $100 for $90, more

green-kitchen-ios-app

Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)

App Store Free App of the Week: Star Walk 2 goes free for the first time ($3 value)

Bloons Tower Defense 5 for iPhone/iPad goes free (Reg. $3/$5)

App Store promo – Great Games 50% off: Halo Spartan Strike $3 (Reg. $6)more

Readdle launches Scanner Pro 6 for iOS w/ release day pricing: $3 (Reg. $6)

New products & more:

dot-bluetooth-kickstarter

Dot is the “world’s smallest” set of Bluetooth earphones with a battery life to match

slip-cup-beer-pong-kickstarter

Slip Cup Beer Pong inserts keep your balls clean and your cups full

mega-man-capcom-helmet

Capcom’s official life-size Mega Man helmet includes working LED lights

Disney unveils the first official Star Wars iOS app w/ lightsaber training, themed selfies, more

From 9to5Toys.com:

Star Wars-app-new-12As we ramp up for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to hit theaters in December, we are getting Storm Trooper Bluetooth speakers, a new mobile RPG and a SW themed playset for the upcoming Disney 3.0. But it looks like it won’t stop there as Disney has just launched an official new mobile app. Simply named “Star Wars”, this is not a game, but rather a new hub app for “breaking news, rich media, social updates, special events, interactive features” and more:

On top of a basic newsfeed that draws content from all the official Star Wars channels and some typical countdown timers to big releases, there are also some interactive elements to the app as well. There are soundboard and GIF features that provide official clips from the films that users can share on message apps and even a SW themed weather function that compares current temperatures with well-known locations from the Star Wars mythos.

You’ll also find Augmented Reality experiences, a lightsaber trainer that makes use of your device’s motion sensor, and the ability to take as many Star Wars selfies as your heart desires. Much like the Show Your Disney Side app, you can choose from a number of popular costumes from the films, settings and the ability to drop other characters in the background.

The new Star Wars app is available to download for free starting right now on iOS. Head over to our daily game/app roundups for all the best discounts and freebies across every platform.

The Logic Pros: How to create Retro Synth patches with custom wavetables and multi-voice stacking

The Logic Pros-Retro Synth-01In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we will take one final look at some of the new additions to Logic Pro X 10.1. We have already gotten a taste of a number of very helpful new features including custom plug-in menus, Track Stacks, the Brush Tool and the powerful new Drummer features, but today Retro Synth is on tap.

While Logic already had a number of classic synth-inspired virtual instruments like ES1, 2 and more, we are talking about instruments that have been around for 10 years+. A serious breath of fresh air for Logic users, Retro Synth (RS) wraps all the major synthesis disciplines of yesteryear – classic subtractive, hard sync, FM and more – into one, neatly packaged virtual instrument. Not only does RS standup to many of the basic analog synth emulations out there, but the LPX 10.1 wavetable updates just put it toe-to-toe with many of the $200+, third-party flagships:
Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call: 3-pack MFi Lightning cables $16, USB-C cable $8, Infinity Blade goes free, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Star Walk 2 goes free for the first time ($3 value)

monoprice-9to5toys-lightning-cables

Score a 3-pack of discounted Monoprice MFi Lightning Cables for $16 shipped (Reg. $25)

usb-3-1-type-c-vinsic-hi-speed-usb-3-1-type-c-to-standard-type-a-usb-3-sale-01

USB-C cables $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $11), Anker 16,000mAh + Anker 3,200mAh Power Banks $37 shipped ($20 off)

InfinityBlade-sale-iOS-01

The first chapter in the epic Infinity Blade trilogy is now available for free (Reg. $6)

green-kitchen-ios-app

Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)

apple-itunes-gift-cards

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

wooden-american-flag-diy

Add creative decorations to your 4th of July picnic and save money w/ these easy do-it-yourself projects

The best lawn games to make your 4th of July cookout a success

Look like a real American hero at your 4th of July BBQ with this over-the-top USA garb

owen-fred-leather-pad

LAST CHANCE! Giveaway: Owen & Fred’s Desk Essentials collection ups your work game while looking good, $250+ value

Review: Logitech’s Anywhere 2 Bluetooth mouse shines w/ adaptive scrolling

Review: MPOW’s pocketable iStick is the best Bluetooth selfie stick you can buy today

More new gear from today:

bose-solo-tv-sound-system

Daily Deals: Bose Solo TV Sound System $230, Samsung 40″ LED 1080p Smart HDTV $490, more

More deals still alive:

powerbeats2-wireless

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)

ipad-air-128gb-silver-cellular

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)

New products & more:

olloclip-kickstarter

Olloclip’s Kickstarter project delivers a customized photography setup for your iPhone 6/Plus

garmin-radar-system

Garmin’s Varia radar and lights system alert bicyclists of approaching traffic

The Logic Pros: How to customize Logic’s Drummer, beat-by-beat

The Logic Pros-Drummer-01

In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we wanted to dive deeper into Logic Pro X’s Drummer. Considered by many to be a tool for kids, amateurs and even the lazy, Drummer is a much more versatile and customizable feature than you may think. In fact, I would argue it might be one the most interesting and powerful additions to LPX, not to mention one that Apple just hands out for free.

Whether its the slightly embarrassing drummer names or the preset stigma that surrounds it, Drummer tends to be overlooked and, in my opinion, quite underrated. Today we will be taking a closer look at what this feature has to offer, along with how to customize the drummers and the parts they play to work with our original compositions and ideas:
Expand
Expanding
Close

The Logic Pros: 6 powerful new features you may have missed in Logic 10.1

6 New features-The Logic Pros

The Logic Pros is a new regular series exploring all of the most interesting gadgets and software for making music on your Mac/iOS devices. If there is any gear you would like us to take a closer hands-on look at, let us know in the comments section below or shoot us an email.

In this week’s edition of The Logic Pros, we will be diving into some of the most tucked away and over-looked features packed inside the release of Logic Pro X 10.1. We saw a number of interesting new features get added including AirDrop/Air Mail, a host of new Drummers, and Retro Synth got a seriously powerful overhaul (something we will be looking at in the future). But there were also a few features that didn’t get much attention, whether it be Logic’s brand new MIDI performance creation tool, its simple embedded automation, smarter quantization, or its fully customizable plug-in menus:
Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call: Powerbeats2 $150, TP-LINK Wi-Fi Extender $40, Bluetooth shower speaker $10, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

simple-station-dock

beats-powerbeats2-wireless-02

Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones in multiple colors: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)

Gold Box-Seagate-Portable-TP-LINK-Wi-Fi-Extender-sale-01

Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off HDDs + Networking: Seagate 1TB Portable $50, TP-LINK Wi-Fi Extender $40, more

taotronics-shower-bluetooth-speaker-02

Rock out or catch up on a podcast in the shower w/ this water resistant Bluetooth speaker: $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Ondesoft-Mac-Bundle

Ondesoft Mac Bundle with X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, Audiobook Converter and more: free ($146 value)

The Big Deal photography bundle with training tools, memberships for $99 ($4,000+ value)

apple-itunes-gift-card-9to5mac

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped

iTunes cards buy one, get one 30% off at Target, email delivery or 10% off at Best Buy

pixar-toy-story

Every Pixar movie is currently on sale at iTunes and Google Play with prices starting at $13 ea.

kano-computer-kit2

Quick Review: Kano’s Raspberry Pi 2 computer kit shines as a learning tool for kids and DIYers alike

More new gear from today:

belkin-thunderbolt-dock-2

Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD w/ 1-Meter Cable: $205 shipped (Reg. $300)

FINAL FANTASY V-iOS-sale-04

Games/Apps: iOS Final Fantasy games up to 50% off, Oceanhorn $4, Monster Hunter $7, freebies, more

More deals still alive:

shoprunner-2-day-shipping

Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas: GoPro Bundles, Gift Cards, 2-day shipping, more

yamaha-receiver-deal

Yamaha 7.2-channel Wi-Fi AV Receiver with AirPlay + Bluetooth $450 shipped (Orig. $850)

New products & more:dodocase-apple-watch-9to5toys-giveaway

Giveaway: The DODOcase $80 Apple Watch and iPhone charging solution stands out amongst the rest

star-fox-zero

E3 2015:

Super Smash Bros. updates, Star Fox rolls onto Wii U, more

New games & hardware announced at E3 make Xbox One deserving of a second look

Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more

Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more

Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more

Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week

bartesian-kickstarter-keurig

Bartesian uses a familiar Keurig-like design to deliver cocktails on demand

Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy VII to iOS this summer

Final Fantasy VII-iOS-01

As the main headline events wrap up at this year’s E3, Square Enix dropped more information on its plans for the beloved Final Fantasy series. After a very impressive reveal for the Final Fantasy VII remake on consoles and PC at the Sony event last night, Square executive producer Shinji Hashimoto took to the stage today to announce that FF7 is coming to iOS devices this Summer.

To be clear, this isn’t a mobile version of the new remake, but rather a port of the now iconic original PlayStation release. Square Enix already has a wide selection of mobile titles available in the App Store including Final Fantasy 1 through 6.

No exact release date or pricing details have been given, but you can expect it in the coming months, and likely for a premium judging by Square’s other mobile offerings.

Head over to 9to5Toys for a complete rundown on everything Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft and everyone else had to offer at E3 2015.

9to5Toys Last Call: ChugPlug MacBook battery $49, Mophie iPhone 6 case $70, Bluetooth keyboard $15, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

star-fox-zero

lenmar-chugplug

Lenmar ChugPlug external battery for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro $49 (Orig. $200)

Mophie iPhone 6:Plus Juice Pack

Mophie Juice Pack battery case (multiple colors): iPhone 6 $70 (Reg. $100), iPhone 6 Plus $80 (Reg. $100)

sharkkc2ae-aluminum-bluetooth-keyboard-ultra-slim-with-dedicated-buttons-ios-windows-android-300-hour-battery-life

SHARKK Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard $15 (Reg. $40)more

Ondesoft-Mac-Bundle

Ondesoft Mac Bundle with X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, Audiobook Converter and more: free ($146 value)

The Big Deal photography bundle with training tools, memberships for $99 ($4,000+ value)

apple-itunes-gift-card-9to5mac

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped

iTunes cards buy one, get one 30% off at Target, email delivery or 10% off at Best Buy

Restaurant and apparel gift cards 20% off: JCPenney, T.G.I. Friday’s, Legal Seafood, Steak n’ Shake, Jiffy Lube, more

kano-computer-kit2

Quick Review: Kano’s Raspberry Pi 2 computer kit shines as a learning tool for kids and DIYers alike

More new gear from today:

yamaha-receiver-deal

Yamaha 7.2-channel Wi-Fi AV Receiver with AirPlay + Bluetooth $450 shipped (Orig. $850)

1password-mac-sale-02

Games/Apps: 1 Password for Mac $35, DA Inquisition $30, Trine $2, more

More deals still alive:

timbuk2-command-deal

Timbuk2 30% off sitewide: Command Messenger Bag 2015 $97 (Reg. $149), much more

apc-back-up-bge90m

Keep your Wi-Fi and iPhone running during a power outage w/ APC’s Back-UPS Connect for $48 shipped (Orig. $80)

New products & more:dodocase-apple-watch-9to5toys-giveaway

Giveaway: The DODOcase $80 Apple Watch and iPhone charging solution stands out amongst the rest

The Last Guardian E3 2015

E3 2015: Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more

E3 2015: Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more

E3 2015: Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more

E3 2015: Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week

belkin-9to5toys-wemo

Belkin is set to take on Philips Hue with its new WeMo smart home LED bundles

E3 2015: Bethesda’s new real life iPhone Pip Boy for Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls for iOS, more

From 9to5Toys.com:

Fallout 4 Pip Boy Edition-sale-01

Last night, Bethesda held its very first E3 showcase. We got to see more of the highly anticipated Fallout 4, along with a new Fallout iOS title and details on the very cool F4 special edition. We caught a quick CG glimpse at Arkane’s next sequel to the stealth action title Dishonored and more details on the return of Doom.

Having, in many ways, already captured the game of show award before E3 even really kicked-off, Fallout 4 is one of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory. Game Director Todd Howard took to the stage to reveal more details about the game including its complete character customization suite (including female protagonists), a deep focus on dynamic item/shelter crafting and a November 10th release date!

But possibly even more exciting, and I can’t believe I’m about to say this, is the second screen mobile app for Fallout 4. Essentially just the new in-game Pip Boy running on your iPhone, the now available for pre-order Pip Boy Edition makes it so much more than that:

Pip Boy Edition-Fallout 4--01

Pip Boy is real and it looks pretty cool. Bethesda is including a real sized Pip Boy that you can stick your iPhone in and run the companion app while playing. As Howard said during the press event, all of these special edition add-ons are a little gimmicky, but this happens to be one of the coolest gimmicks yet (barring that life size, talking Claptrap maybe). Both Best Buy and Amazon have the Pip Boy pre-order available, but they keep going in and out of stock.

We are also getting a couple mobile titles. The Fallout shelter title we posted about this morning is a free-to-play sim management iOS game is already available to download. You can get all the details over on 9to5Mac. And, Beth is also dropping a new card-based game for mobile set in the world of the Elder Scrolls known as Elder Scrolls Legends. You can see the teaser trailer above.

You can check out the rest of Bethesda’s E3 announcements over on 9to5Toys.

The Logic Pros: How to control anything in Logic using your hardware MIDI controller

Novation 64-Button Ableton Controller-Logic ProsThe Logic Pros is a new regular series exploring all of the most interesting gadgets and software for making music on your Mac/iOS devices. If there is any gear you would like us to take a closer hands-on look at, let us know in the comments section below or shoot us an email.

In this week’s edition of The Logic Pros, we will be looking at how to map all those fun looking sliders, switches, buttons and encoders on our controllers to various functions inside of Logic Pro X. In many case, we get home with our MIDI controller, plug it in, and it just works. The keys/pads function just as they should, but the plethora of other dials and faders available generally won’t do much, unless you tell them to.

We will be covering the basics of how to get our MIDI keyboard/controller mapped to just about any parameter in our session, along with a few creative ways to bring some of Logic Pro X’s more powerful features into the real world:
Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call: Learn to make apps for $6, refurb iPad mini 3, iPhone 6 battery case $25, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

june-oven-iphone-connectivity

Pay what you want-MobileFirstBundle

Pay what you want Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle ($1,740 value, currently $6)

apple-ipad-mini-3

Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its refurbished online store

Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case-sale-01

Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case: $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)

apple-itunes-gift-card-9to5mac

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

apple-imac-5k-retina

$100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy – Retina 5K iMac for $1,700 w/ .edu or $1,800 without (Reg. $2,000).

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver or Space Gray: $485 shipped (Reg. $599)

Fathers Day-sales-012

Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

mohu-channels-receiver-input

Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale

More new gear from today:

brother-dcp-l2540dw

Brother Wireless Multifunction Laser Printers from $85 shipped

Harman Kardon SOHOi Premium On-Ear Headphones in black or white-sale-01

 Headphones: Harman SOHOi on-ears $150, Sennheiser HD439 over-ears $40, JBL S500 over-ears $68more

More deals still alive:

canon-fathers-day-refurbished-sale

Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, PowerShot SX510 HS $130, more

fiftythree_pencil_three_versions1

Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40 (Reg. $50), Gold/Walnut $50 (Reg. $60)

2do-apple-watch-support1

2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)

The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)

New products & more:

Gibson-headphones-new-Usain Bolt

Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt are available for pre-order today

The Logic Pros: How to create multi-layered synth patches & drum sounds with Track Stacks

The Logic Pros-Track Stacks-01The Logic Pros is a new regular series exploring all of the most interesting gadgets and software for making music on your Mac/iOS devices. If there is any gear you would like us to take a closer hands-on look at, let us know in the comments section below or shoot us an email.

In this week’s edition of The Logic Pros, we will be sticking with the basics to highlight one of Logic Pro X’s most helpful additions: Track Stacks. It is mainly used for organizational reasons and to provide a simple way to create sub-mixes inside your DAW, a technique that has been used by recording engineers/song makers for decades, and previous to Track Stacks, required a number of clicks to get up and running.

Most tutorials and articles online that showcase Logic’s macro, auto-grouping feature focus on the track management abilities and the ease with which Track Stacks allow not-as-experienced users to group tracks together in sensible ways. On top of all that, we will be exploring some of the more creative ways to use the feature, including the creation of fat, multi-layered synth patches/drum hits, and the streamlined editing there of:
Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPad Air 2 16GB $400, ZAGG 50% off sitewide, Mac/iOS Bluetooth keyboard $13, 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: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

apple-ipad-air-2-gold

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi in all colors: 16GB $400 (Reg. $499), 128GB $590 (Reg. $699)

iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

Apple now selling refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

zagg-invisibleshield-ipad-air-2

ZAGG 50% off sitewide sale: iPad Air 2 Backlit Keyboard Case $50, InvisibleShield, more

anker-keyboard-sale-discount

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

Noot-Lightning Cables-sale-01

Apple-Certified MFi Lightning Cables: 10-ft $7, 3-ft $6, and more deals for braided and aluminum options

19501_May_12_HALO_876x402_iTunesGC

$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

intrepid-journeyman-messenger-bag

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

More new gear from today:

Logitech UE Megaboom-sale-02

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

More deals still alive:

apple-imac-5k-retina

Apple’s high-end 5K iMac w/ 1TB Fusion Drive drops to $2,100 or $2,050 for anyone w/ .edu email (Reg. $2,299)

Refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever

Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” MacBook Pro w/ Retina display models

polo-ralph-lauren-memorial-day

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

1password

1Password secure password manager app for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)

App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, Alto’s Adventure, TMNT Rooftop Run, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)

NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN

Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)

New products & more:

oru-the-coast-kayak2

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