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Hotel Tonight updated with expanded Touch ID support, more Apple Pay discounts

Popular last-minute hotel booking app Hotel Tonight has announced this evening that it is making it even easier for iPhone users to quickly book hotels. In a press release, the company announced that it is updating its iOS with expanded support for Touch ID, which it says allows users to book hotels in “5 seconds flat.”

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9to5Toys Last Call: PowerBeats2 Headphones $120, Seagate 4TB Portable HDD $110, Sony AirPlay Speaker $290, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) makes a great first phone for the kids at only $100 shipped (Orig. $550)

• SanDisk’s Memory Case puts a Lightning flash drive in a sleek iPhone case
• This is a darn good looking backpack that will fit your 15-inch MacBook + iPad for $20
• Seinfeld is the greatest show of all-time and this new book covers every detail
• The littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit will get your kids to turn off the TV: $160 (Reg. $200)
• Feel confident leaving your bike on the street w/ the Kryptonite U-Lock & Flex Cable: $30 
• Ditch that silly adapter for a built-in Boss Bluetooth Car Audio Receiver from $45 
• Amazon is offering a selection of footwear today up to 50% off: leather slip-ons $55
• Best Buy’s GCU memberships can be purchased online now
• Green Deals: 2 x 4-packs of Fujitsu Rechargeable AAA Batteries $16 ($30 value), more
• Stop lugging around that giant upright w/ the best-selling Hoover Linx Stick vac for $99

Score PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones for $120 (40% off) and maybe you’ll become an NBA champion too

Daily Deals: Seagate 4TB USB Portable Hard Drive $110, Duracell 8800mAh & 1850mAh Power Bank Set $23, more

Get the best of both worlds w/ Sony’s AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker for $290 shipped (Reg. $350)

Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)

Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160

Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan on AT&T/Verizon/Sprint ($250 off)

App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free for the very first time (Reg. $5+)

Put your survival skills to the test as Don’t Starve for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $5)

Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free for the first time in a year (Reg. $4)

All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off: Liberty City Stories $3 (Reg. $7), more

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

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Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more

• Amazon’s $80 Kindle e-reader picked up Bluetooth capabilities, fresh colors, more this morning
• Games/Apps: Ratchet & Clank PS4 $27, Xbox One 4 game bundle w/ extra controller $299, more
• Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 14 bundle: $75 (25% off)
• Go retro with the 1byone 3-Speed Portable Stereo Turntable for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $77)
• You might have Amazon credit from Apple’s eBook settlement, find out how to check here
• Waves wants to bring 3D audio to any headphones using a new app & head tracker
• Ditch that silly adapter for a built-in Boss Bluetooth Car Audio Receiver from $45 (Orig. $65+)

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Anker launches sale on Amazon for a bunch of its iPhone accessories: Lightning cables $6, cases from $5, more

Protect your iPhone 6/s/Plus or 5/s/SE w/ a Ringke case for as little as $3 shipped

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Tumblr appears to be launching a Periscope-style live video platform today

A webpage discovered by a tech consultant and confirmed as official by TechCrunch indicates that Tumblr is planning its own Periscope-style live video platform later today.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch $49 w/ iPhone purchase, Dell 24-inch Monitor $115, Blue Yeti Mic $100, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)

• Protect your iPhone 6/s/Plus or 5/s/SE w/ a Ringke case for as little as $3 shipped
• Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160 
• Take the party poolside with the JBL Control One outdoor speakers (refurb) $50 (Reg. $90+)
• These new Donkey Kong, Zelda and 8-bit Mario Bros amiibo stands are some of the best
• The Voltaire Coffee Grinder will tell you when your beans have gone bad
• Green Deals: 12-hr Rechargeable Solar Outdoor LED Light $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $13), more
• GAME GOLF tracking system brings live stroke analysis & GPS range to your iPhone for $165

Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan on AT&T/Verizon/Sprint ($250 off)

Grab a 42mm Space Gray Apple Watch Sport with Black Band (Refurb) for $226 (Orig. $349)

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Amazon Gold Box saves tons upgrading your Mac/PC/Network setup: Dell 24″ display: $115, more

LG’s 27-inch 4K FreeSync Monitor brings massive work space to your battlestation: $400 shipped (Reg. $500)

Daily Deals: Blue Yeti USB Microphone in Silver $100, Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime Optical Mouse $25, more

Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB drops to $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free for the very first time (Reg. $5+)

Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free for the first time in a year (Reg. $4)

All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off: Liberty City Stories $3 (Reg. $7), more

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

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Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 6000mAh Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Cable $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more

• The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home Remote does it all: $170 (Reg. $250)
• Games/Apps: Doom $38, Fallout 4 $20, iOS freebies, more
• Acer’s huge Chromebook 15, 1080p HD display, 9 hours of battery life -just $229 ($70 off)
• Your HDTV’s speakers are probably terrible, upgrade to Sony’s 300W Soundbar for $199
• Get your Anti-Virus software checkboxes ticked w/ Norton Security 10 for $27.99 download
• Mercedes of tea kettles, the Ivation 1.7 Liter, 1.5kW stainless has all the bells and whistles for $50
• It’s time to get some free money w/ up to 20% off gift cards from Staples, Jiffy Lube and Petco
• Bring the Samsung 50-inch Smart HDR Ultra HDTV to your living room for $629 (Reg. $749)
• It is time to spoil the kids with Fisher-Price/Power Wheels electric kid cars starting at $55

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

This flash drive adds another 32GB to your iPhone or iPad thanks to Lightning + USB 3.0 connectivity: $36 (Reg. $50)

Ditch that ugly plastic flash drive for an all-metal USB 3.0 Samsung from $7 Prime shipped (up to 60% off)

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macOS Sierra beta lets Mac users rearrange third-party menu bar extras

It’s been a pain-point for some Mac users for a while now: the inability to rearrange third-party menu bar extras. Sure, it’s been possible to move around stock menu bar extras by simply holding the Command key while dragging the icon, but third-party icons are no longer off limits.
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Apple announces it raised $8 million w/ World Wildlife Fund Global Apps for Earth campaign

Apple and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced that their recent Apps for Earth campaign raised $8 million in proceeds for the organization.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Air $830, 32GB Flash Drive w/ Lightning $36, Aukey 5-port Charger $15, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Grab a 42mm Space Gray Apple Watch Sport with Black Band (Refurb) for $226 (Orig. $349)

• No, Jony Ive didn’t design Plume’s new mini Wi-Fi routers, but it sure looks like it…
• MLB.TV Premium subscription drops to $50 for the rest of the season (50% off)
• Vantrue 2.7-Inch Dash Cam w/ DVR and 32GB microSD for $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Green Deals: best-selling 6-pack of 60W LED light bulbs $18 Prime shipped, more
• Celestron’s telescope is perfect for viewing the stars: $90 shipped (Reg. $119)
• Use these tips and tricks to avoid costly airline baggage fees
• BlenderBottle w/ Twist n’ Lock Storage just over $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $13+)
• Here’s how to get a free 8 X 10 print just in time for Dad’s day (Reg. $4)
• Vacu Vin Saver Pump + Bottle Stoppers from under $8 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $15)
• Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, GQ, Bloomberg Businessweek, ESPN, more

Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB drops to $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)

This flash drive adds another 32GB to your iPhone or iPad thanks to Lightning + USB 3.0 connectivity: $36 (Reg. $50)

Ditch that ugly plastic flash drive for an all-metal USB 3.0 Samsung from $7 Prime shipped (up to 60% off)

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 50W/10A 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $19), more

Sling TV offers new users a 32GB Apple TV for $89 when you pre-pay for 3 mos. of service ($209 value)

Best Buy is taking up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped

App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free for the very first time (Reg. $5+)

Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free for the first time in a year (Reg. $4)

All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off: Liberty City Stories $3 (Reg. $7), more

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Bring a 40-inch Roku-enabled Smart 1080p HDTV to your bedroom or office for just $200 shipped

• Games/Apps: Shadow of Mordor GOTY $12, more
• Amazon $5 HD movie sale
• Sony SRSX55 Bluetooth speaker $90 shipped (Reg. $160+)
• LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB Smartphone $230, more
• ThinkGeek 60% off Summer Sale
• Cole Haan Shoes from $60 shipped

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The 3rd Gen. Nest Thermostat hits $199 shipped (Reg. $250) just in time for the summer heat wave

3 digital magazines for FREE on Amazon, no strings attached

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9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Portable Charger $19, Bose Bluetooth headphones $123, Nest 3rd Gen. Thermostat $199, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free for the very first time (Reg. $5+)

• Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
• Satechi’s new six-port desktop charger has USB-C support for powering all of your devices
• Green Deals: ALLPOWERS Solar 12000mAh Battery Pack $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $29), more
• This ultra-wide 34-inch LG monitor adds a ton of real estate to your desktop for $375 (Orig. $600)
• Get the whole family in one Ozark 8-person tent on this summer’s camping trip for just $50
• You can grab a 1-yr. sub to ESPN magazine at more than 80% off: $4.50 shipped (Reg. $26+)
• It’s time to upgrade your horrible old shower head w/ a Delta Water Amplifier: $18
• Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked, used) for $430 shipped (Orig. $695)
• This aluminum kitchen for your SUV or truck will make you the coolest person at the tailgate

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Anker Gold Box: YUGE savings on USB Batteries, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, MFi cables, more

The latest Bose SoundSport Bluetooth headphones are on sale for $123 shipped (Reg. $150)

The 3rd Gen. Nest Thermostat hits $199 shipped (Reg. $250) just in time for the summer heat wave

3 digital magazines for FREE on Amazon, no strings attached

Sling TV offers new users a 32GB Apple TV for $89 when you pre-pay for 3 mos. of service ($209 value)

Best Buy is taking up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)

Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped

All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off: Liberty City Stories $3 (Reg. $7), more

App Store Free App of the Week: Drop Flip puzzler goes free for the first time ever (Reg. $2)

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

AngerOfStick2 and its brutal beat’em up action goes free on iOS (Reg. $1)

Square Enix brings human augmentations and hacking to iOS with the new Deus Ex Go

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

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Enter the glorious world of 4K: Samsung 48-inch Smart Ultra HDTV $460 (Reg. $800+), 55-inch $700 (Reg. $1,200)

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PSA: As you’d expect, iOS 10 doesn’t really delete stock apps, it just hides them

One of the small but often-requested changes introduced in iOS 10 is that you can, finally, hide stock apps. The wording is important, because Apple’s own wording is somewhat misleading.

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iOS Twitter app now has button to start live Periscope broadcast … kind of

Twitter has updated both iOS and Android apps with a Live button that starts a Periscope broadcast. It’s actually a bit of a cheat, though, as all the button does is open the Periscope app – or prompt you to download it if you don’t already have it installed.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB $970, Seagate 5TB External Hard Drive $110, JBL Speakers $18, 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:

Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]

• Dell’s ultra-thin 24-inch 1080p LED Monitor is only $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
• Get Dad (or yourself) a year of the comic subscription service Marvel Unlimited for $60
• All the biggest iOS/Android announcements from E3 2016: Elder Scrolls, more
• Soundlazer’s directional tech puts you in a virtual cloud of music
• Apple award-winning iOS puzzler Blek now down at just $1 (Reg. $3)
• Get Google’s unlocked Nexus 6 phablet 32GB (refurb) for just $180 shipped (Orig. $649)
• Green Deals: GreenWorks G-MAX 40V 16-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower $230
• Summer Fashion deals up to 50% off from Eddie Bauer, J Crew, Barneys New York & more
• This Casio Sport Watch has a compass, altimeter, barometer for $99 (Orig. $190), more
• Get the perfect cut w/ the Bagel Guillotine Slicer for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+)
• Bodum New Kenya 12-Ounce French Press Coffee Maker is down to under $13 (Reg. $20+)

Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)

Give your Mac or PC a little breathing room: Seagate 5TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $110 shipped (Reg. $130+), more

Daily Deals: JBL Jembe 2.0 Computer Speakers $18, Canon PIXMA All-In-One Printer w/ AirPrint $80, more

Sling TV offers new users a 32GB Apple TV for $89 when you pre-pay for 3 mos. of service ($209 value)

Best Buy is taking up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped

App Store Free App of the Week: Drop Flip puzzler goes free for the first time ever (Reg. $2)

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

AngerOfStick2 and its brutal beat’em up action goes free on iOS (Reg. $1)

Square Enix brings human augmentations and hacking to iOS with the new Deus Ex Go

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Logitech’s Harmony Smart Remote brings simplified control to your TV, stereo system and home: $70 shipped (Reg. $94)

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macOS Sierra beefs up Gatekeeper protection with two changes, one visible, one not

During Apple’s WWDC 2016 session What’s New in Security, the company shared two interesting changes to the way Gatekeeper works in macOS Sierra – one visible, one not.

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Netflix for iPad now works with iOS 9’s Picture-In-Picture multitasking feature

Screenshot via Cameron

Apple introduced a built-in Picture-In-Picture feature for iPads on iOS 9 a year ago and released it last fall. We’re getting deep into iOS 10 territory at this point, but some apps are still updating to support the latest features from the current version of iOS. Netflix delivered on that today with official support for PIP on iOS 9.3.2 or later. (The version number requirement may suggest that earlier versions didn’t support what Netflix would need, although iOS 10 beta seems to break it.)

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 6/s Battery Case $11, 13″ MacBook Air 256GB $829, Philips Lightning Headphones $140, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)

• DJI’s awesome Phantom 4 Quadcopter gets its first notable discount: $1,240 (Reg. $1,399)
• Slow Shutter Cam will help you get those motion blurs in your iPhone photos: $1 (Reg. $2)
• Sony’s upcoming PS VR Aim Controller is the Duck Hunt gun we’ve always hoped for
• Nintendo’s E3 2016 event shows off the new Zelda Breath of the Wild, Pokemon and more
• Be productive while you’re getting in shape using the FitDesk v2.0 Desk Bike for $200
• LEGO has created a 1960’s VW Beetle that is definitely ready for your next beach adventure!
• Dyson’s remote control 12″ fan will keep you out of the heat this summer for $200 (Reg. $300+)
• Green Deals: Amazon’s best-selling electric tiller is on sale for $104 shipped (Reg. $130), more
• Update your old kettle w/ a stainless steel Brentwood for under $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25+)

Smartphone Accessories: 1byone 3100mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6/6s $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more

Daily Deals: MacBook Air 13.3-inch Laptop 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB $829, JBL Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $80, more

Don’t wait on the iPhone 7, these Philips headphones have a built-in Lightning cable: $140 shipped (Reg. $240+)

Sling TV offers new users a 32GB Apple TV for $89 when you pre-pay for 3 mos. of service ($209 value)

Now you can get the UE Boom 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for $150 ($50 off)

Best Buy is taking up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped

App Store Free App of the Week: Drop Flip puzzler goes free for the first time ever (Reg. $2)

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

AngerOfStick2 and its brutal beat’em up action goes free on iOS (Reg. $1)

Square Enix brings human augmentations and hacking to iOS with the new Deus Ex Go

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon Gold Box saves everyone’s Father’s Day with tools, watches, grooming, drones and dad clothes

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