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9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,200, SanDisk 480GB SSD $94, Mac App Bundle $25, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)

The World Class Mac Bundle brings together 8 outstanding apps: $25 w/coupon (Orig. $401)

Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple’s newest 13-inch 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB MacBook Air is on sale for $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,119)

Amazon Gold Box – storage & networking products up to 60% off: 480GB SSD $94, 200GB microSD $60, much more

App Store $1 Amazing Apps & Games Sale: Halo, Runtastic, Lifeline, djay 2, Runstastic, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Octagon arcade-runner free for the first time in over a year ($2 value)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Sabrent dock: multiple powered USB ports+ HDMI to your Mac $60 shipped (Reg. $90)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house

How-To: Make Sony’s a6300 a vlogging camera by using an iPhone as a viewfinder

Sony’s a6300 is one of the Japanese company’s most recently released cameras and is the successor to the very popular a6000. The camera has already received a ton of praise — Jeff took it for a test drive the other week, and enjoyed its 4K shooting abilities.

One common complaint, however, is the lack of a selfie screen on the a6300. Sony missed a big opportunity by not including a built-in way for vloggers to view themselves while on camera. 

The solution? Use your iPhone as a digital viewfinder. Not only will such a setup work with the a6300, but it’ll work with other digital cameras that support such functionality.


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9to5Toys Last Call: Memorial Day Fashion/Apple Sales up to 50%+ off, Apple’s $1 iOS Game/App Sale, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Save on apparel, shoes, and more at Memorial Day Fashion Sales: Puma, Gap, Ralph Lauren, many more

Gear up for summer with Sperry’s Memorial Day Sale: save up to 50% + additional 30% off, more

eBay $15 off $75 Memorial Day Sale: Cuisinart blender/knife block $75more

Belkin Memorial Sale: Valet Apple Watch/iPhone Charge Dock $91, Thunderbolt 2 Dock $210, more

Memorial Day magazine titles from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Forbes, Dwell, many more

Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale takes up to $200 off select Apple Watch models + bands, prices start at $349

App Store $1 Amazing Apps & Games Sale: Halo, Runtastic, Lifeline, djay 2, Runstastic, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Octagon arcade-runner free for the first time in over a year ($2 value)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

Apple’s newest 13-inch 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB MacBook Air is on sale for $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,119)

Get a free iPad mini 2 ($269 value) w/ the purchase of a MacBook Pro or 27-inch Retina iMac at Best Buy

Best Buy 4-Day Sale: UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $50, Logitech Bluetooth Mouse $24, kitchenware, more

Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Piper Smart Home Security Cam w/ night vision & iOS/Android notifications: $175 shipped (Reg. $280)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50

Many acclaimed Bose speakers & headphones now on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house

9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch + bands up to $200 off, 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB $1,000, UE Roll $50, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Anker ToughShell iPhone 6/s/Plus Cases in a variety of colors: $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)

Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale takes up to $200 off select Apple Watch models + bands, prices start at $349

Apple’s newest 13-inch 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB MacBook Air is on sale for $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,119)

Get a free iPad mini 2 ($269 value) w/ the purchase of a MacBook Pro or 27-inch Retina iMac at Best Buy

Best Buy 4-Day Sale: UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $50, Logitech Bluetooth Mouse $24, kitchenware, more

Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

App Store Free App of the Week: Octagon arcade-runner free for the first time in over a year ($2 value)

WWE 2K on iOS and Android now on sale for just $1 (Reg. $8)

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend parties with djay 2 for iOS: $1 (Reg. up to $10)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: AOC 28-inch 4K Ultra HD Monitor $280, JBL Synchros Bluetooth Headphones (Refurb) $55, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50

Many acclaimed Bose speakers & headphones now on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar

10 tips for new and prospective MacBook owners [Video]

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As someone coming from a 15″ MacBook Pro with Retina display, adjusting to the smaller form-factor of the 12″ MacBook takes some getting used to. But as brought out in our post highlighting 10 favorite MacBook features, the effort is worth it.

I’ve been using the 2016 MacBook as my primary computer since last week, and I’ve learned a lot about this little machine during my hands-on time. If you’re thinking about purchasing a new MacBook, or if you already own one, consider these tips to get more out of this tiny wonder.
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9to5Toys Last Call: 11″ MacBook Air $650, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones $90, Philips Hue Go $80, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Octagon arcade-runner free for the first time in over a year ($2 value)

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (latest version) from $650 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $899)

Daily Deals: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Pro Studio Headphones (Refurb) $90, more

Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50

Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images

Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)

Many acclaimed Bose speakers & headphones now on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)

WWE 2K on iOS and Android now on sale for just $1 (Reg. $8)

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend parties with djay 2 for iOS: $1 (Reg. up to $10)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

Halo Spartan Strike action-shooter for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $6)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Mackie Studio Speakers: 5-inch w/ Bluetooth $200 (Reg. $250), 6.5-inch $160 (Reg. $200)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Get SSD speed and size for $50 w/ Lexar 256GB S75 USB 3 Jumpdrive retractable Flash Drive (150mb/s read)

Samsung’s SmartThings home automation lineup now 20% off, get the 2nd gen Hub for $79

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera

Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods

Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460

9to5Toys Last Call: Lexar 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50, Bluetooth FM Transmitter $30, SmartThings 20% off, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Logitech Powershell controller/1500mAh battery case for iPhone 5/5S/SE/iPod Touch refurb: $5 shipped

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Get SSD speed and size for $50 w/ Lexar 256GB S75 USB 3 Jumpdrive retractable Flash Drive (150mb/s read)

GOgroove FlexSMART X2 Bluetooth In-Car FM Transmitter with USB Charging $30 (Reg. $40), more

Samsung’s SmartThings home automation lineup now 20% off, get the 2nd gen Hub for $79

Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images

Many acclaimed Bose speakers & headphones now on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)

WWE 2K on iOS and Android now on sale for just $1 (Reg. $8)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

Halo Spartan Strike action-shooter for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $6)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Tear up that cable bill and save with free local channels: 1byone 50-mile invisible HDTV Antenna $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Get more space and 2X the power with the mophie 32GB Space Pack for iPhone 5/s/SE: $40 shipped (Reg. $110)

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive

9to5Toys Last Call: Panasonic 50″ 4K UHDTV $500, mophie 32GB Space Pack $40, Bose SoundLink Mini II $179, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive

Add a 50-inch Panasonic 4K Smart LED Ultra HDTV to your home today for $500 shipped, 65-inch $1,000, more

Get more space and 2X the power with the mophie 32GB Space Pack for iPhone 5/s/SE: $40 shipped (Reg. $110)

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Many acclaimed Bose speakers & headphones now on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)

Here’s your chance to finally save on SONOS, all speakers now come w/ a free gift card

WWE 2K on iOS and Android now on sale for just $1 (Reg. $8)

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Transistor action-RPG for iOS once again matching its lowest price yet: $3 (Reg. $10)

Awesome Note 2 task/calendar app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad: $2 (Reg. $4)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Add 5TB of external storage to your Mac, PC or Xbox One: Seagate USB 3.0 Expansion Hard Drive $110 (Reg. $130+)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Green Deals: Philips Hue Lux A19 LED Light Starter Kit $40more

Treat yourself w/ all-time low prices on Bowers & Wilkins headphones, speakers

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo2 Headphones $80, Apple TV (refurb) $125, KAMI iOS puzzler game free, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Green Deals: Philips Hue Lux A19 LED Light Starter Kit $40more

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Listen in style w/ these headphone deals: Beats Solo2 $80 (Reg. $120) or JayBird X2 Bluetooth $99 (Reg. $125)

Daily Deals: Apple TV 32GB w/ Siri Remote 4th Gen. (Refurb) $125, 64GB $160, Insignia 43-inch LED 1080p HDTV $200, more

KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)

Here’s your chance to finally save on SONOS, all speakers now come w/ a free gift card

Apple’s most powerful standard config MacBook Pro gets a big price drop: $1,940 shipped (Reg. $2,499)

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $900 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

True Skate sim app for iOS goes free for the first time this year (Reg. $2)

Transistor action-RPG for iOS once again matching its lowest price yet: $3 (Reg. $10)

Awesome Note 2 task/calendar app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad: $2 (Reg. $4)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Smartphone Accessories: Charge your Apple Watch & three other devices on Oittm’s handy dock $21 Prime shipped, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Treat yourself w/ all-time low prices on Bowers & Wilkins headphones, speakers

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range

National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…

9to5Toys Last Call: True Skate iOS game free, iPhone 6/s Wallet Case $12, Acer 32-inch WQHD Monitor $370, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…

True Skate sim app for iOS goes free for the first time this year (Reg. $2)

Smartphone Accessories: Verus Damada Wallet Cases for iPhone 6/s & Galaxy S7/Edge $12 Prime shipped, more

Outfit your new iPhone SE or iPad Pro with one of these stylish cases from just $3 shipped

Daily Deals: Acer 32-inch WQHD Monitor w/ 2 HDMI inputs $370, Samsung 55-inch 4K LED Smart Ultra HDTV (Refurb) $600, more

Make the leap to 4K w/ Dell’s 27-inch LED Ultra HD Monitor for $450 shipped (Reg. $500+)

Apple’s most powerful standard config MacBook Pro gets a big price drop: $1,940 shipped (Reg. $2499)

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Transistor action-RPG for iOS once again matching its lowest price yet: $3 (Reg. $10)

Awesome Note 2 task/calendar app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad: $2 (Reg. $4)

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Pick up a refurb VIZIO Sound Bar for your HDTV in today’s Amazon Gold Box, prices start at $60 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Roboterra’s K’NEX-like coding system aims to empower young engineers

9to5Toys Last Call: high-end MacBook Pro $559 off, Mophie iPhone juice pack $40, 4K Dell Monitor $450, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

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Apple’s most powerful standard config MacBook Pro gets a big price drop: $1,940 shipped (Reg. $2499)

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Make the leap to 4K w/ Dell’s 27-inch LED Ultra HD Monitor for $450 shipped (Reg. $500+)

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

Awesome Note 2 task/calendar app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad: $2 (Reg. $4)

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Treat yourself w/ all-time low prices on Bowers & Wilkins headphones, speakers

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Outfit your new iPhone SE or iPad Pro with one of these stylish cases from just $3 shipped

It’s time to go 4K w/ these Samsung UHDTVs: 60″ w/ 3 HDMI inputs $999 (Reg. $1,400), 48″ 3D $925 (Reg. $1,200), more

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

TRNTBL is a modern day vinyl-lovers dream w/ built-in AirPlay, SONOS and Bluetooth

9to5Toys Last Call: 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,600, iPhone SE Cases $3, Dash Cam w/ 32GB microSD card $100, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Outfit your new iPhone SE or iPad Pro with one of these stylish cases from just $3 shipped

Vantrue 2K 2.7-Inch LCD Dashboard Cam w/ DVR + 32GB microSD card $100 shipped (Orig. $160), more

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

It’s time to go 4K w/ these Samsung UHDTVs: 60″ w/ 3 HDMI inputs $999 (Reg. $1,400), 48″ 3D $925 (Reg. $1,200), more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

LifeProof FRĒ Waterproof Case for iPhone 6 (Various Colors) $30 shipped (Reg. $60)

Canvas Messenger Bags for MacBooks (up to 15-inches) in a variety of styles/colors from $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB port

9to5Toys Last Call: Retina 5K iMac $1,899, TP-LINK Travel Router for $20, LifeProof FRĒ iPhone 6 case $30, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Canvas Messenger Bags for MacBooks (up to 15-inches) in a variety of styles/colors from $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)

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Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion (newest) $1,899 shipped (Reg. $1,999), MacBook deals, more

Amazon’s taking up to 40% off everything you need for rock solid Wi-Fi at home & on the road

LifeProof FRĒ Waterproof Case for iPhone 6 (Various Colors) $30 shipped (Reg. $60)

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Keep the Wi-Fi running during power outages w/ this APC UPS System + USB Power Supply: $80 shipped (Reg. $110+)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ opts for GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring over battery life

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Mac Software Bundle: Pick any 10 of 50 solid apps +$22 credit for $22

From 9to5toys.com:

Bundlehunt offers any 10 out of a choice of 50 Mac Apps for a total price of $22 bucks. Even better, Bundlehunt gives you $22 to spend at $5.50 increments over the next year making the bundle somewhat ‘free’.

There are a significant amount of notable apps from a wide variety of categories, many of them which retail above the $22 asking price alone, including:

 

Swift Publisher

Versatile desktop publishing app with many templates.

$29.95
 

Paragon – NTFS for Mac 14

$19.95
 

Paragon – Camptune X

Resize Mac’s Boot Camp volume with ease.

$19.95
 

Tonality CK

Professional-grade monochrome image editor.

$69.99
 

Commander One PRO

Dual-pane file manager

$29.95
 

Focus

Block distracting websites and apps.

$19.99
 

Intensify CK

Create clarity and intensity in your photos.

$59.99
 

Aer

Web site and server management.

$59
 

Morph Age

Morph faces, warp images.

$49.95
 

Paperless

Digital documents manager.

$49.95
 

TidyUp

$29.99
 

Deliver Express -Standard

Automated file delivery with hot folder processing (up to 50 destinations)

$79.95
 

Records

A full-featured and powerful personal database app for the Mac

$29.99
 

HyperPlan

Simple Visual Planning, Scheduling and Tracking Software

$40
 

MacBooster 3

Maintains and optimizes your system (release candidate).

$39.95
 

Mellel

The word processor for scholars, writers, and long document writing.

$39
 

Periscope-Pro

Watch your home, kids, and pets from anywhere!

$19.99
 

Total Video Player Pro

Video player with extended functionality.

$19.99
 

PhotoStitcher

Create panoramic images from your photos.

$19.99
 

YummyFTP Watcher

Automated FTP/S + SFTP + WebDAV/S client.

$19.99
 

Elmedia Player PRO

Multi-format media player, Pro version available.

$19.95
 

FilePane

Empower drag-and-drop on your Mac.

$6.99
 

Lab.Fone for Android

Recover deleted data from Android devices.

$55.95
 

StoryMill

Novel-writing software.

$29.95
 

Super PhotoCut

Separate photo foreground from background.

$19.99
 

Quick Print

Print selected Finder items without opening native applications.

$9.99
 

Contact Page Pro

Create contact sheets of pictures with captions.

$59.99
 

DupHunter

Duplicate image finder

$19.99
 

Pixelstyle Photo Editor

Design alternative to PhotoShop.

$29.99
 

Montage

$29.95
 

Android Assistant

Backup and Manage Android data on Mac.

$34.95
 

Smart Trash

Enhances Mac OS X Trash functions.

$10
 

X-Mirage

Mirror your iOS devices on your Mac.

$16
 

Mobile Transfer

Transfer all data from one mobile phone to another

$34.95
 

Image Smith

Process ton of images all at once.

$14.99
 

PDF Encrypter

Encrypt any PDF file with the user or owner password

$29.95
 

Data Recovery for Mac

Find back all your lost data from Mac and various external disk easily.

$69.95
 

Data Recovery for iPhone iPad iPod

An all-in-one tool to help Mac users recover lost or deleted data from iDevices quickly.

$59.95

9to5Toys Last Call: 9.7″ iPad Pro 128GB $650, 12″ MacBook (2015) $899, Eneloop Rechargeable Battery Kit $26, more

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Last Call Updates:

Charge all the things with RAVPower’s 4-port 40W 8A USB Power Station: $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)

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Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver & Space Gray: $640 shipped (Reg. $799)

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

Amazon Gold Box: Eneloop Rechargeable 14 battery Power Pack – 10 AA, 4 AAA w/charger: $26 Prime shipped

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard

9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch MacBook $850, Motorola Modem + Router (refurb) $75, 1st Gen Hue Bundle $110, more

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Last Call Updates:

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver & Space Gray: $640 shipped (Reg. $799)

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (newest model): $850 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple’s just-released 13-inch 256GB MacBook Air w/ 8GB of RAM gets its first price drop: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem & 802.11AC Wi-Fi Router refurb: $75 shipped (Reg. $220)

Green Deals: Philips Hue LED Starter Kit (1st Gen.) $110 shipped (Orig. $200), more

Philips Friends of Hue Bloom Wireless LED Bulb $45 shipped (Reg. $60)

Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Adventure/platformer Swordigo goes free on iOS for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

QNAP 4-Bay NAS w/ HDMI, AirPlay & PLEX: $349 shipped (Orig. $480)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iTunes $0.99 HD Rentals (Reg. $5): Sicario, Prometheus, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, much more

Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Vuze Camera brings an affordable point-and-shoot design to virtual reality

Review: Samsung’s KS9500 65-Inch curved 4K TV is pretty amazing [Video]

9to5Toys Last Call: 13-inch 256GB MacBook Air $1,000, $1 iTunes movie rentals, HDTV Antenna $32, more

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Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: King Rabbit goes free for the first time (Reg. $1)

Apple’s just-released 13-inch 256GB MacBook Air w/ 8GB of RAM gets its first price drop: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

iTunes $0.99 HD Rentals (Reg. $5): Sicario, Prometheus, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, much more

Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Audio Upgrades: Beyerdynamic DT-770 Over-ear Headphones $139 (Reg. $200), Apogee Groove DAC $235 (or less), more

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iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)

iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, and more: $35 (Orig. $50, CA Tax only)

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The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 5 w/ OtterBox (refurb) $100, Leather Apple Watch Band $100, iFixit Tool Kit $35, more

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Last Call Updates:

Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

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iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped

Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, and more: $35 (Orig. $50, CA Tax only)

Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)

App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped

OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped

LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day

9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, iPhone cases $2, MacBook (2015) $900, more

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Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $900 shipped (Orig. $1,299, Tax in NJ only)

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Amazon Gold Box – Logitech keyboards & mice up to 50% off: Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, more

iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped

OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped

Smartphone Accessories: 1byone 3100mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6/s $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more

Protect your MacBook (all models) with these highly-rated felt cases/sleeves from $4 Prime shipped

Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

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App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + $30 Vudu Credit & 3-mo. Rhapsody Service: $50 shipped (~$93 value)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800)more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles

Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers

9to5Toys Last Call: $50 iTunes Gift Card $40, Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,200, Solar Bluetooth Speaker $40, more

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ZVE 2-in-1 metal iPhone/Apple Watch charging stand $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Amazon Gold Box – Eton Rugged solar-powered Bluetooth charging speaker: $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $77)

App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home

How-To: Automatically change your Mac’s display resolution when running specific apps [Video]

I normally run my 15″ MacBook Pro at default resolution, which equates to a useable space of 1440-by-900. While this default resolution is great for reading and writing, I’ve found that it’s not always so good for editing with timeline-based apps, such as Final Cut Pro X.

Generally speaking, it’s better to have more resolution for timeline-based apps, because the timelines can be so long and expansive. A larger field of view gives content creators more flexibility and room to work with on the canvas.

Wouldn’t it be nice if your Mac automatically adjusted to a higher resolution when running a certain app, and automatically switched back to default resolution when closing said app? In this post, we’ll show you how to wield SwitchResX, a utility geared towards managing your Mac’s screen resolution, in such a way that makes that possible.
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How-To: Enable Aero Snap-like window snapping on your Mac [Video]

Yesterday, we wrote a post about hiding the menu bar, and in the corresponding video tutorial, we used window snapping to highlight one of the benefits of a hidden menu bar. Afterwards, I received several tweets and emails asking how to perform window snapping, since this is not a feature that appears natively in OS X.

Window snapping allows you to position windows in specific areas of the screen, usually by dragging the window to the edge of the screen, causing the window to “snap” into place. This feature was first popularized by Microsoft’s Aero Snap on Windows. Even though Apple doesn’t natively support it, window snapping is available on the Mac via a variety of third-party apps.
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9to5Toys Last Call: 12” MacBook (2016) $1,199, iPhone 6/s Battery Case $24, 2-Pack MFi Lightning Cables $7, more

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Last Call Updates:

Spigen Apple Watch 42mm Cases in two styles: $5 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $15)

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Apple MacBook 12-Inch Laptop (Newest Version) with Retina Display Rose Gold: $1,199 shipped ($100 off, tax in NY)

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (latest version) for $700 shipped (Reg. $899)

Apple 12-inch MacBook (Early 2015) 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB $930 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

Smartphone Accessories: 2-pack RAVPower MFi Lightning Cables $7, 12000mAh Car Jump Starter $43more

Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Best Buy’s latest Apple sale takes $100 off iPad mini 4, up to $100 off Apple Watch & $25 off Apple TV

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Games/Apps: Brave Guardians TD Free, Star Walk 2 $1, Hitman Absolution $10, iOS freebies, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Take to the skies w/ DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter for $399 (Reg. $499), Professional $779 (Reg. $999)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful

How-To: Hide the menu bar in OS X [Video]

If you’re running OS X El Capitan, it’s possible to hide the menu bar on your primary display. Hiding the menu bar works very much like a hidden Dock in OS X, in that when you move your cursor to the edge of the screen, the menu bar reappears from its hidden state. In this post we’ll show you how to hide your menu bar, and why you might consider doing so.
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