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59 'Freebies' stories January 2015 - March 2015

9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes gift cards 15% off, New Trent iPhone 6/Plus cases $10, Free App of the Week, more

Mar 13 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, many more
iTunes HD movie downloads: Divergent $4 (Reg. $20), Ghostbusters $5 (Reg. $13)
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
ThinkGeek offers 20% off sitewide to celebrate Pi Day: Flux Capacitor Wristwatch $47
Samsung 48-inch 120Hz 1080P Smart LED HDTV $540 shipped (Reg. $650+)
Magazine subs from $4.20/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Rolling Stone, many more
Home: Black & Decker hand vacs from $20, Biometric safe $140, more

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Target takes 15% off iTunes Gift Cards w/ electronic delivery: $100 for $85, more

New Trent iPhone 6/Plus Trentium case w/ interchangeable back plates $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more

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iTunes Free App of the Week: 8bit Doves ($3 value)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (Mid-2014) 2.6GHz/8GB/128GB $1,060 (orig. $1,299), more

Apple extends deeper discounts to its refurbished store: AirPort Extreme $129, 13″ MacBook Air from $719, more

Apple laptops up to 25% off: MacBook Air from $750 w/ .edu, Pro w/ Retina display from $1,100 w/ .edu

Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59

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Mac app bundle w/ Parallels 10, 1Password 5 and more for $80 ($270 value)

Incase ICON MacBook and iPad sleeves from $40 shipped ($20 off)

Today is your last chance to enter to win this iPhone 6 dock from Grovemade, valued at $99 http://t.co/Axj96kF3id pic.twitter.com/XsVML3sP4z

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 13, 2015

More new gear from today:

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New! Daily Deals: OtterBox Defender iPad Air Case $50, Toshiba 1TB Ext. HD $50, more
New! JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
New! Games/Apps: Shades $1, Ultimate Hangman free, more iOS freebies

Anker portable Bluetooth speaker w/ 20 hr battery (white or blue) $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $45) http://t.co/w6MpZdWmew pic.twitter.com/G9cUqOaKfD

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 13, 2015

More deals still alive:

Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more

Seagate 4-Bay Diskless NAS $180 shipped (Reg. up to $270)
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $180)
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg. $80+), more
Two pack of D-Link Cloud Wireless IP Cameras $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 Plus case $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more
Bluetooth Streaming Audio Adapters: Mpow $9, Aukey w/ hands-free calling $15
Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ear Headphones w/ remote & mic in denim: $132 (orig. $200)
BJ’s 60-day Membership + $10 Gift Card $5 ($20 value)
Magazine subs from $5 per yr. w/ digital access: Rolling Stone, Wired, GQ, more
Omaker iPhone 6 TPU case & Tempered Glass Screen Protector $5 w/ Prime
iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped
Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HD $110 shipped (orig. $170)
Roku 3 media player (refurb) $63 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
Media: iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

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LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot

Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets
Kitchenaid’s new Siphon Coffee Brewer brings fancy gourmet coffee to your kitchen
Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
This Transformers Autobot look-alike projects a virtual Magic Trackpad on your desk
Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot
Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
These top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped

9to5Toys Last Call: Retina iMac $2,250 w/ .edu, iPhone car mount $18, 8bit Doves iOS Game Free, more

Mar 12 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

iTunes Free App of the Week: 8bit Doves ($3 value)
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg. $80+), more
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets
LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
Two pack of D-Link Cloud Wireless IP Cameras $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Home: FoodSaver vacuum sealer kit $60 (Reg. up to $100), more
Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices

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Best Buy 1 Day Sale: iPad mini 3 16GB WiFi $340, iMac w/ 5K display $2,250 w/ .edu, more

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iOttie iTap Magnetic Air Vent Mount for iPhone 6/Plus & Galaxy devices $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Incase ICON MacBook and iPad sleeves from $40 shipped ($20 off)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (Mid-2014) 2.6GHz/8GB/128GB $1,060 (orig. $1,299), more

Apple extends deeper discounts to its refurbished store: AirPort Extreme $129, 13″ MacBook Air from $719, more

Apple laptops up to 25% off: MacBook Air from $750 w/ .edu, Pro w/ Retina display from $1,100 w/ .edu

Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59

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Mac app bundle w/ Parallels 10, 1Password 5 and more for $80 ($270 value)

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Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more

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Small States Review: Grovemade’s iPhone 6 dock puts extra emphasis on design and materials, giveaway worth $99

More new gear from today:

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Vinsic 3.3-ft MFi Lightning cable $7 Prime shipped (Orig. $25)

New! VIZIO 55″ M-Series 1080p Smart LED HDTV $600 w/ ship to store (Reg. $700)
New! Samsung 850 Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $180)
New! Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 Plus case $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more
New! Seagate 4-Bay Diskless NAS $180 shipped (Reg. up to $270)
New! Daily Deals: Pioneer 4K Receiver $250, iPad mini leather Smart Case $20, more
New! Games/Apps: Metal Gear Phantom Pain Day One preorder $54, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

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JBL Pebbles Plug and Play USB Desktop Speakers $25 shipped (Orig. $60)

Bluetooth Streaming Audio Adapters: Mpow $9, Aukey w/ hands-free calling $15
Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ear Headphones w/ remote & mic in denim: $132 (orig. $200)
BJ’s 60-day Membership + $10 Gift Card $5 ($20 value)
Magazine subs from $5 per yr. w/ digital access: Rolling Stone, Wired, GQ, more
Omaker iPhone 6 TPU case & Tempered Glass Screen Protector $5 w/ Prime
iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped
Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HD $110 shipped (orig. $170)
Roku 3 media player (refurb) $63 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
Media: iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

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Kitchenaid’s new Siphon Coffee Brewer brings fancy gourmet coffee to your kitchen

Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
This Transformers Autobot look-alike projects a virtual Magic Trackpad on your desk
Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot
Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
These top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped
Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo2 headphones $150, SanDisk 32GB wireless iOS flash drive $35, more

Mar 5 2015 - 9:02 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
Anker iPhone 6 MFi 2850mAh battery case: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)
Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $95 (Reg. $125+)
Media: Man of Steel Collectors Edition $10 (Reg. $40), more
Download The Hobbit eBook on Google Play for $3 (Reg. $14)
The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
Home: Philips AirFryer $150, Thermos Vacuum Stainless Steel Bottle $29, more

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Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 wired and wireless on-ear headphones $50 off, deals from $150

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SanDisk Connect 32GB Wireless iOS/Android Flash Drive $35 shipped (orig. $60)

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ZAGGkeys MINI 7 Case/Keyboard (refurb) for iPad mini $9 shipped (orig. $90)

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Charge up to 5 iPhones, iPads and other USB devices at once in your car for $14 Prime shipped

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Put a 128GB microSD card in your Android phone/tablet, GoPro, MacBook + more for $80 shipped

SanDisk’s groundbreaking microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more

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Small States Review – Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion, $249 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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Onkyo 4K Ultra HD 5.2 Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver w/ WiFi & Bluetooth $250 shipped (Reg. $300)

New! Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
New! Free download of Coldplay’s Ghost Stories album
New! iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
New! Games/Apps: Tengami for iOS/Mac from $3 (Reg. up to $10), iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: SanDisk 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $30, much more
New! ZyXEL 1000Mbps AV2 Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit $63 shipped (Reg. $87+)
New! Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (refurb) $58 shipped (orig. $90)
New! Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+

More deals still alive:

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Groupon 10% off: Xbox One bundles $315, Lenmar iPhone battery case $18, more

PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (Orig. $130)
Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
Best Buy 2 Day Camera Sale: Canon Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $400, GoPro bundles, more
HDTVs: Samsung 48″ 1080p $545 (Reg. $670), 55″ LG 4K UHDTV $1,300 (Reg. $1,799)
Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, more
Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4
Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi: 16GB $250/32GB $300 w/ free shipping ($50 off)
Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)
Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
Sennheiser HD 439 over-ear headphones in black $40 shipped (orig. $100)
JLab Grab Bag – headphones, Bluetooth speakers, more: $7.50 shipped
Incase Maki Canvas Jacket for iPad 2/3/4 case $10 shipped (Reg. $40)
Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
Readdle’s wireless printing app Printer Pro goes free on iOS (Reg. $7)
Amazon Spring Break Fashion Sale: Reef Sandal $32, Oakley Sunglasses $72+, more
Audio-Technica Headphones: PRO700MK2 on-ears $128 (Reg. $170+), more
Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections
Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

New products & more:

Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful

Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo
ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam
NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

9to5Toys Last Call: uNu iPhone 6 battery case $49, 256GB USB3 flash drive $70, iPad mini 2 $250, more

Mar 3 2015 - 9:01 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Back in stock! WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $80 shipped (orig. $140) http://t.co/fb0lXR6ioQ pic.twitter.com/Z4EnlDn0TR

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 3, 2015

Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
Home: Schlage Camelot Keypad lock $89 (Reg. $130+), more

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Daily Deals: uNu MFi 3000mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6 $49 (Reg. $80), more

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PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (Orig. $130)

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Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi: 16GB $250/32GB $300 w/ free shipping ($50 off)

Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)

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SanDisk’s groundbreaking microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more

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Small States Review – Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion, $249 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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Games/Apps: LEGO, Mickey & Rayman titles up to 75% off, iOS freebies, more

New! Lenmar Meridian MFi iPhone 5/5s Battery Case $20 + shipping (Reg. up to $40+)
New! Mpow Solar-Powerd Wireless LED Motion Sensor Light: $11 Prime shipped ($19 off)
New! Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
New! Sennheiser HD 439 over-ear headphones in black $40 shipped (orig. $100)
New! HP Stream 7 32GB Windows 8.1 Tablet + Office 365 ($70 value) + $25 gift card: $79
New! JLab Grab Bag – headphones, Bluetooth speakers, more: $7.50 shipped
New! DC Comic Issue #1s on Google Play for Free: Batman, Superman, more

More deals still alive:

Incase Maki Canvas Jacket for iPad 2/3/4 case $10 shipped (Reg. $40)
Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
Readdle’s wireless printing app Printer Pro goes free on iOS (Reg. $7)
Amazon Spring Break Fashion Sale: Reef Sandal $32, Oakley Sunglasses $72+, more
Audio-Technica Headphones: PRO700MK2 on-ears $128 (Reg. $170+), more
Jabra Solemate Bluetooth Speaker in black $60 shipped (Reg. $95+)
Beats Studio Wired Over-Ear Headphones $230 shipped (Reg. $300)
Elgato 256GB Portable Thunderbolt Drive $368 shipped (orig. $500)
Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
Garmin Forerunner 310XT Waterproof Running GPS $140 (Reg. $170)
Amazing Indie Game iOS sale: up to 50% off Kingdom Rush, Banner Saga, more
Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections

New products & more:

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Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam

NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3
Life Hack: Fix your iMac’s biggest annoyance by moving its USB ports
Radically upgrade your PS4, Xbox One or Wii U hard drive for $100 or less
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March: Rayman Legends, Tomb Raider, more
Netflix March Preview: House of Cards S3, Aziz Ansari Live standup, Mad Men S7, more
These AA and AAA batteries can be recharged from any USB power source
Control Siri, iTunes and your iPhone’s camera from afar w/ Satechi’s Bluetooth buttons

9to5Toys Last Call: Printer Pro for iOS goes free, Speck 50% off sitewide, iPad Air 2 $99 off, more

Feb 26 2015 - 9:07 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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Amazing Indie Game iOS sale: up to 50% off Kingdom Rush, Banner Saga, more
These AA and AAA batteries can be recharged from any USB power source
Radically upgrade your PS4, Xbox One or Wii U hard drive for $100 or less
Magazine subs from $5 per yr: Rolling Stone, ESPN, National Geographic, more
Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections
Home: Dyson AM05 Hot+Cool fan/heater (refurb) $140 shipped (orig. $400), more

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Readdle’s wireless printing app Printer Pro goes free on iOS for the first time (Reg. $7)

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Speck 50% off sitewide sale: MacBook cases starting at $25, iPhone 6/Plus cases from $17, more

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64GB iPad Air 2 $500 shipped or 16GB for $400 shipped ($99 off)

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Life Hack: Fix your iMac’s biggest annoyance by moving its USB ports, deals from $6 Prime shipped

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Small States: Etwas builds timeless bags with legacy and heirloom design in mind – giveaway worth $380

More new gear from today:

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Jabra Solemate Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ NFC in black $60 shipped (Reg. $95+)

New! Daily Deals: VIZIO 42″ Smart TV refurb $305, 2-Pack MFi Lightning Cables $13, more
New! Games/Apps: Duet Display $8 (Reg. $16), iOS freebies, more
New! OontZ Angle Bluetooth speaker by Cambridge SoundWorks $28 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)

More deals still alive:

Power Banks: Goal Zero Solar/Hand Crank $60 (Reg. $80), 11,200mAh $20 (Reg. $30)
Rearth Ringke cases for iPhone 5 and 6/Plus from $5 shipped (Reg. up to $15+)
Samsung 55-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $700 shipped (Reg. $800+)
3-pack of Apple-certified MFi Lightning Cables $21, 4-pack $27 Prime shipped
Southwest Airlines has one-way flights from $73 to cure your winter blues
Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones w/ mic $245 shipped (Reg. $300)
Kitchenaid 300w Stand Mixer Tilt 4.5-Quart (Metallic/Red): $180 shipped
Media: Target discounts Blu-rays down to $4.50 each, iTunes movies from $8, more
Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker $19 (orig. $130)
Kensington Clicksafe Combination laptop/device lock $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25+)
Griffin MFi Apple-Certified retractable Lighting cable $10 shipped (orig. $20)
Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 case in black $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
Headphones: Klipsch X11 $100 (Reg. $132+), Sennheiser HD205-II $25 (Reg. $50)
Numark iDJ Live II Lightning DJ Controller for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone $67 (Reg. $100)
HDDs: Seagate 5TB desktop $130, Seagate Slim portable 2TB (multiple colors) $85
D-Link Day/Night WiFi Surveillance Camera w/ iOS or Android Viewing $60 (Reg. $140)

New products & more:

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Control Siri, iTunes and your iPhone’s camera from afar w/ Satechi’s Bluetooth buttons
Get the new Forza Horizon 2 Fast & Furious stand-alone expansion pack for free
Kitchen Tech: Carbonating tools turn water into soda, fruit and desserts into fizzy magic
Microsoft announces free Office 365 for students and teachers worldwide
LifeProof finally begins accepting preorders for its first waterproof iPhone 6 Plus case
Leica uses mid-century military design with its limited edition M-P camera
Here’s a look at Pioneer’s new all-gold limited edition DJ controller
WaterField Designs has a new travel pouch for your tech from its San Francisco workshop
Bang & Olufsen’s Bluetooth speaker is a must-see with its anodized aluminum gold finish
Gaming For Couples: Catch up on 9 great video game columns!
Target turns up the heat on Best Buy/Amazon by slashing its free shipping threshold

9to5Toys Last Call: LifeProof iPhone 6 Plus case pre-order, JLab up to 80% off, Incipio iPhone 6 case $9, more

Feb 23 2015 - 9:02 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

LifeProof finally begins accepting preorders for its first waterproof iPhone 6 Plus case
Bang & Olufsen’s Bluetooth speaker is a must-see with its anodized aluminum gold finish
Numark iDJ Live II Lightning DJ Controller for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone $67 (Reg. $100)
HDDs: Seagate 5TB desktop $130, Seagate Slim portable 2TB (multiple colors) $85
D-Link Day/Night WiFi Surveillance Camera w/ iOS or Android Viewing $60 (Reg. $140)
HDTVs: Samsung 48″ Smart $548 (orig. $848), Samsung 51″ Plasma $348 (orig. $879), more
Home: Rachael Ray 10-pc cookware set $100, Celestron FirstScope Telescope $34, more
Gaming For Couples: Catch up on 9 great video game columns!

Griffin MFi Apple-Certified retractable Lighting cable $10 shipped (orig. $20)

Amazon Gold Box – JLab headphones up to 80% off: in-ear buds w/ mic $10 Prime shipped, more

Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 case in black $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

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Small States: Etwas builds timeless bags with legacy and heirloom design in mind – giveaway worth $380

More new gear from today:

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Xbox One w/ 2 controllers & 3 games $349 shipped (Reg. $443+), PlayStation 4 + free PSTV $400 shipped (Reg. $470+)

New! Target turns up the heat on Best Buy/Amazon by slashing its free shipping threshold
New! Games/Apps: Hyrule Warriors $49, Xbox Live Gold $40, King of Fighters $1 ea, more
New! Daily Deals: Sennheiser Sports Headset $20, Acer 27″ Monitor $170, more

$50 eBay gift card for $45 shipped (10% off) http://t.co/iwhOHc2gIT pic.twitter.com/WgOi2kEjVk

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 23, 2015

More deals still alive:

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Stack these two Microsoft promos for 200GB of OneDrive storage for free
iTunes Free App of the Week: Duet Game ($2.99 value)
Sony 48″ 1080p Smart HDTV (refurb) $400 shipped (orig. $650)
Etekcity portable wireless Bluetooth speaker $16 Prime shipped (orig. $46)
TP-LINK AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $21 shipped (Reg. $30+)
Grab Lightroom 5 at a steep discount w/ free external storage
VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Full-Array LED Smart TV $698 in-store (Reg. $1,000)
Samsung 50-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $599 shipped (orig. $1,200)
Hunger Games: Catching Fire eBook free (Reg. $7), iTunes movie trilogy $30 (Reg. $55)
Patagonia jackets, shirts & accessories up to 50% off: Down Jacket $137 (Reg. $229), more
Audio-Technica Pro Headphones: ATH-M40X $79 (Reg. $139), ATH-M30X $55 (Reg. $99)
iPad deal roundup: iPad mini $200, iPad Air $339, iPad Air 2 $424, more
BJ’s 1-Year Inner Circle Membership + $25 Gift Card $35 (~$75 value)
Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o
Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

New products & more:

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The latest batch of Halo toys: authentic Needler blaster and McFarlane’s new Master Chief
Gaming For Couples: Captain Toad Treasure Tracker and Kirby & The Rainbow Curse
Rovio releases new matching puzzle game ‘Jolly Jam’ for iOS and Android
Trendnet’s new 1200 AV2 MIMO equipped Powerline kit is now available
Ray’s 4.8-inch touch screen Super Remote takes TV watching out of the dark ages
Marshall’s Major II headphones with updated audio and same iconic style are now available
Kitchen Tech: Spherification lets you make your own caviar from fruit juice, more
Make awesome ice spheres, cubes, Death Stars, diamonds and more for only $10
Take your iPhone 6 Back to the Future with this highly detailed Delorean case
Truffol’s wood/aluminum USB chargers w/ protection power up to five devices

9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Lightroom 5 bundles, Brother laser printer $71, more

Feb 19 2015 - 8:47 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

iTunes Free App of the Week: Duet Game ($2.99 value)
Dropbox users can get an extra 100GB of OneDrive storage for free
Trendnet’s new 1200 AV2 MIMO equipped Powerline kit is now available
Hunger Games: Catching Fire eBook free (Reg. $7), iTunes movie trilogy $30 (Reg. $55)
Patagonia jackets, shirts & accessories up to 50% off: Down Jacket $137 (Reg. $229), more
Home: Cuisinart hand blender (refurb) $35 (orig. $75), more

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Transitioning from iPhoto/Aperture? Grab Lightroom 5 at a steep discount w/ free external storage

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Brother Compact Wireless Laser Printer w/ AirPrint & Duplex Printing $71 shipped (orig. $140)

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SoundBlock Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $30 Prime shipped (orig. $140)

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VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Full-Array LED Smart TV $698 shipped (Reg. $1,000)

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$40 Mac Bundle: Things, ScreenFlow, Typed, Civ, ExpanDrive, Aftershot Pro 2, more

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Small States: Cord Shoes churns out handmade boots with a story behind every pair, $250 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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New! Samsung 50-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $599 shipped (orig. $1,200)
New! iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount for iPhone 6/6 Plus, more $12 shipped (Reg. $25)
New! Games/Apps: Table Tennis Touch $1 (Reg. $4), Sticky Notes HD free, more freebies
New! Daily Deals: Apple iPad 4 32GB refurb: $260, Seagate 2TB personal NAS: $100, more

More deals still alive:

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Microsoft Office 365 Personal ($70 value) FREE w/computer/iPad/tablet purchase including this $50 Android at Best Buy

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Audio-Technica Pro Headphones: ATH-M40X $79 (Reg. $139), ATH-M30X $55 (Reg. $99)
iPad deal roundup: iPad mini $200, iPad Air $339, iPad Air 2 $424, more
Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5/5s (multiple colors) $35 shipped (orig. $80)
Quirky President’s Day Sale + extra 25% off: Metal Cordies cable keeper $3.75, more
Media: SNL 40th Anniv. free stream, discounted Blu-rays, $10 iTunes movies, more
Samsung 2TB M9T PlayStation 4/laptop storage $100 shipped (Reg. $120)
BJ’s 1-Year Inner Circle Membership + $25 Gift Card $35 (~$75 value)
TP-LINK Dual Band Wireless N600 Gigabit Router $47 shipped (Reg. $56+)
Free Google Play download of Jason Aldean’s latest album Old Boots, New Dirt
Save $25 on your first Google Express order
Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o
TDK TREK Micro Bluetooth/M Portable Weatherized Speaker: $25 shipped (orig. $60)
Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD $160 shipped (orig. $200)
RapidWeaver 6 Mega Bundle – themes, stacks, and plug-ins $80 ($673 value)
Canon Printer w/ AirPrint + Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop $70 (~$220 value), more
Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

New products & more:

Ray’s 4.8-inch touch screen Super Remote takes TV watching out of the dark ages
Marshall’s Major II headphones with updated audio and same iconic style are now available
Kitchen Tech: Spherification lets you make your own caviar from fruit juice, more
Make awesome ice spheres, cubes, Death Stars, diamonds and more for only $10
Take your iPhone 6 Back to the Future with this highly detailed Delorean case
Truffol’s wood/aluminum USB chargers w/ protection power up to five devices
LEGO brings Jurassic world to life ahead of its summer release
Blub Uno USB desk clock uses 1950’s Nixie tubes to display time, temperature and more
Kitchen Tech: Catch up on 10 great food and drink tool columns!

9to5Toys Last Call: Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna $30, iPads up to $70 off, Samsung 4TB External HDD $100, more

Feb 3 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

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This iPhone 6 Batmobile case looks the part and even casts the Bat-Signal
Google Play has Kaskade’s “I Remember” album for free
Gaming For Couples: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and NES Remix Pack
Eero beams carefree WiFi to every corner of your home or office
Home: Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer $45, more
Sennheiser HD 558 Over-Ear Headphones $90 shipped (orig. $180)
The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive arrives
Ricoh Monochrome Laser Printer $27 shipped (orig. $40)
Motorola $100 off $500 or $35 off $250: two-pack Moto 360 $450, Moto X (2nd gen) off-contract $400, more

Cut the cord! Mohu Leaf 50 Ultimate HDTV Antenna (open box): $30 shipped (orig. $90)

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Up to $70 off iPads at Staples: Air 2 starts at $459, mini 3 $379 w/ free shipping

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Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

Slow Shutter! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $1.99)

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Life Hack: these simple Velcro ties make cable management a cinch

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Small States: Janus Motorcycles takes pride in its hand-crafted and locally sourced bikes, giveaway worth $340

More new gear from today:

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New! LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
New! Headphones: JBL J55i on-ears $30 (orig. $100), Bose SoundTrue 10% off, more
New! Tons of Lonely Planet guides and books for Kindle Reader: FREE
New! Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Unity (X1) digital $20, Torchlight II $4, freebies, more
New! LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

More deals still alive:

Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac
Timex Weekender Men’s/Women’s Watches extra 30% off: from $19 Prime shipped
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series on Blu-ray w/ money barrel: $100 (orig. $300)
Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch 1TB Internal Solid State Drive $390 (Reg. $450)
Monoprice $20 off $100: 5.1-Ch. Home Theater Speakers $164 (Reg. $184), more
Sennheiser PXC 250-II Noise Cancelling Headphones $80 shipped (orig. $200), more
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones (black) $129 shipped (Reg. $169)
Jackery Leaf Premium iPhone 5/5S Charger Case $30 Prime shipped (orig. $100)
iPhone 6 ZeroLemon Razor Armor Case $10 Prime shipped (orig. $35)
Pioneer 2-Channel 130W Bookshelf Speakers (pair) $70 shipped (orig. $180)
Kindle Fire HD 6: $84 (Reg. $99), Kindle Fire HDX 8.9: $299 shipped (Reg. $379)
Omaker 10,000mAh Dual 2.1A USB Batteries with 1W flashlight: $17 Prime shipped
iTunes Downloads: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) $10, Groundhog Day $5, more
iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)
Apple 3TB AirPort Time Capsule (newest version): $349 shipped (13% off)
ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh power bank w/ solar charging: $50 (Reg. $60)
Apple iPhone 6: $498 off contract, (iPhone 6 Plus: $598) refurb at Walmart (23% off)
AKG K551 over-ear headphones w/ mic $200 shipped (orig. $380)
iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped
Klipsch 12-inch 300W Subwoofer $200 shipped (Reg. $300)
Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

New products & more:

Raspberry Pi 2 launches with juiced up specs and free Windows 10 at the same low price
Club Nintendo posts Rewards Catalog: use your coins soon or lose them forever
Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with ATH-R70x
The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate
Nintendo Throwback Sale 3: Metroid Prime: Trilogy $10 for Wii U, more
Marvel Collectors Corps subscription delivers exclusive collectibles to your doorstep
Gaming For Couples: The best PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories
WhatSim allows you to send unlimited WhatsApp messages from all over the globe for free
You’ll never be able to pop this John Deere tire
Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee

9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Sony storage up to 60% off, much more

Jan 29 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)
Apple discounts nineteen of the most popular productivity apps for iOS
ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh power bank w/ solar charging: $50 (Reg. $60)
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate
Nintendo Throwback Sale 3: Metroid Prime: Trilogy $10 for Wii U, more
Home: 4-pack of Rachael Ray bakeware dishes $9, Lakso Tower Heater $40, more
Marvel Collectors Corps subscription delivers exclusive collectibles to your doorstep
The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1 album for free (Reg. $9)

Amazon Gold Box – Up to 60% Off Sony flash storage: USB drives from $6, Micro SDHC from $8, more

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Media: The Wire Complete Series $50 iTunes download, DVD/Blu-rays as low as $3

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Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life

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Gaming For Couples: The best PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories

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Duet Display uses your iPad as an extra Mac display, hits its lowest price ever: $8 (Reg. $15)

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest) 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,599 ($200 off)

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB $750 (Reg. $899)

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (mid 2013) 1.3GHz/4GB/256GB: $849 (orig. $1,099)

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Small States: Schoolhouse Electric – beautiful home goods w/ old school techniques, giveaway

More new deals:

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New! Sennheiser Headphones: Momentum over-ears $150 (Reg. $180+), more
New! Daily Deals: Panasonic 40″ HDTV: $290, Goal Zero solar kit: $230, more

More deals still alive:

Apple iPhone 6: $498 off contract, (iPhone 6 Plus: $598) refurb at Walmart (23% off)
Apple 3TB AirPort Time Capsule (newest version): $349 shipped (13% off)
WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $80 shipped (orig. $140)
AKG K551 over-ear headphones w/ mic $200 shipped (orig. $380)
Last chance to score a big screen HDTV in time for the Super Bowl
Seagate Desktop 6TB Internal Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $350)
iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped
Brother Wireless B&W 3-in-1 Printer w/ AirPrint + $30 Gift Card $110 (Reg. $180)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: Logitech iPad Air Keyboard Cover (refurb) $27, more
Klipsch 12-inch 300W Subwoofer $200 shipped (Reg. $300)
Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)
Magazine subs from $4 per yr: Popular Science, Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, more
Free two month Spotify Premium trial
2.5″ HDDs: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB $120, WD Black2 120GB SSD/1TB HDD $100
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II over-ears $15, Klipsch X11 in-ears $100, more
Omaker M4 Rugged/Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker + 15,600mAh battery: $45 shipped
D-Link Wireless N Network Surveillance Camera $25 shipped (orig. $120)
Network: NETGEAR N600 WiFi Extender w/ AirPlay $70 (orig. $100), more
Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (refurb) $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $300)

New products/ongoing promos/info:

WhatSim allows you to send unlimited WhatsApp messages from all over the globe for free
You’ll never be able to pop this John Deere tire
Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee
Revell’s latest miniature quadcopter drone claims to be the “world’s smallest” yet
Kitchen Tech: Showtime Rotisserie Oven brings restaurant-quality chicken and roasts home
The best student discounts: Apple, Best Buy, J.Crew, dozens of other national retailers
Avid will offer a free version of its digital audio workstation software known as Pro Tools First
Gaming For Couples: The best Xbox One bundles, games, demos and accessories

9to5Toys Last Call: The Interview comes to Netflix, Kensington iPad Air keyboard case $35, NBA League Pass free week, more

Jan 20 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

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Netflix set to begin streaming The Interview this weekend
Apple iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi $400 shipped (Reg. $499)
Limited edition Borderlands preorder includes an iOS controlled Claptrap robot
Bluetooth Speakers: Sol Republic Deck $50 (Reg. $80), Yamaha $100 (Reg. $150+)
The new Avatar: Warrior’s Journey game is coming to iOS and Android this spring
SSDs: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB $160, Transcend SATA III 256GB $90, more
Pick up Mötley Crüe’s Greatest Hits album for free on Google Play
Logitech K400 wireless keyboard w/ built-in touchpad $20 shipped (orig. $40)
Home: Panasonic Arc5 Electric Wet/Dry Shaver $208 (Reg. $350), more

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Kensington KeyFolio Pro Plus Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard case for iPad Air: $35 Prime shipped (orig. $90)

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Free week of NBA League Pass for iOS, Android, Apple TV, more

belkin-loft-macbook-stand Belkin Loft MacBook Stand $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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Small States: Paper by FiftyThree pursues the new digital American Dream, multiple giveaways

More new deals:

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New! Logitech PowerShell Controller for iPhone 5/5s $18 shipped (Reg. up to $60)
New! Games/Apps: Week Calendar goes free (Reg. $2), iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: iPad Air 16GB WiFi: $350, Withings activity/heart rate monitor: $80, more
New! Three-pack Seagate 1.5TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives $180 (orig. $240), more
New! Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 over-ears $70 (Reg. $130), Velodyne vFree wireless on-ears w/ mic $40 (Reg. $80+)

More deals still alive:

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HDTVs: VIZIO 65-inch 4K $1,500 (Reg. $2,200), more
iHome iW3 AirPlay Speaker w/ rechargeable battery $45 shipped (Reg. $60+)
Break is exclusively streaming 200 Lionsgate movies for free
Speakers: Pioneer Floorstanding Pair $120, Klipsch Outdoor $130
$100 iTunes Gift Card for $87 shipped
Transcend JetDrive 240GB SSD Upgrade Kits for MacBook Air & Retina Pro: $169
D-Link Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router $30 shipped (orig. $140)
Plantronics Backbeat GO 2 Bluetooth Headphones (refurb) $37 (orig. $100), more
Expedia coupon code: save $25 on hotel stays of $100 or more
The iMacompanion is the front USB Port your iMac deserves (15% off)
Apple-certified MFi 3.3ft Lightning USB Cable: $7 Prime shipped, more

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter $25 Prime shipped – lowest price ever (Reg. $40). http://t.co/PAxljaJsmE pic.twitter.com/JK6ph0x4kk

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Software bundles/app deals/more:

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Productivity Pack: Evernote, Wunderlist, LastPass, Pocket Premium subscriptions $60
iTunes Free App of the Week: Marvel Pinball ($1 value)
MacHeist Mac app bundle: Parallels Access, CodeKit, Speedy and more $15 ($239 value)
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

New products/ongoing promos/info:

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Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios releases free-to-play WWE iOS fighter
Myo armband lets you control your favorite devices with hand gestures is set to go mainstream
GE built a smart Keurig brewer directly into its new Café French Door refrigerators
Cree enters the smart home space with its new Connected LED Bulb
Here are the new premium Ultimaker 2 Go and 2 Extended home 3D printers
Review: Chemex’s new Ottomatic – does premium coffee have a new king?
NES remake console: crafted from a single block of aluminum and just about ready to ship
Marty McFly’s self-lacing Nikes are set to become a reality
WaterField Designs has a spot for all of your tech in its new Bolt Briefcase
Kitchen Tech: The best bar tools for making amazing home cocktails (Part 2)
Forget the limited edition PS4, here’s how real fans celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniv.
Sennheiser goes wireless with the latest version of its popular MOMENTUM headphones
TiVo’s new OnePass service takes the guess work out of binge watching
Gaming For Couples: The best Wii U bundle, games, demos and accessories
Gaming For Couples: Monopoly Plus, or, if at first you don’t succeed, try again
Roundup: The best selfie sticks for your iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and 5/5c/5s
Review: SmartThings offers an open home automation experience w/ a few caveats

Opinion: Could there be method in Apple’s apparent madness in removing freebies?

Ben Lovejoy Jan 15 2015 - 7:07 am PT

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I was extremely surprised when Apple made the decision to drop its Single of the Week, after doing the same thing with its 12 Days of Christmas promo. As I wrote then, the free single seemed a win-win-win: consumers got free music, lesser-known artists got exposure, Apple got the goodwill that stems from giving away free stuff.

But thinking more about it, perhaps there is method in Apple’s madness after all. Let’s start with the obvious point: the company is about to launch an Apple-branded Beats Music service, and it would then make sense to say that this, not iTunes freebies, is the way to discover new music.

But it’s not just music: 12 Days of Christmas was content of all types, apps included, so I think there could be a bigger picture here. Bear with me while I make that case in a slightly roundabout fashion …

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