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9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk 200GB Micro SD $60, 256GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,200, Apple Watch Band + Dock $26, more

Justin Kahn Mar 14 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS

Last Call Updates:

Fresh iPad Pro discounts: 32GB Wi-Fi $650, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $890, all other models $100 off

Storage: QNAP 2-Bay NAS w/ AirPlay + HDMI $289 (Reg. $349), more
Add 1800mAh of juice to your iPhone USB power block w/ NomadPlus for $15 (Orig. $40)
TomTom for iPhone goes free for first 50 miles per month w/ new “GO Mobile” app
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
JBL OnBeat Rumble Boombox Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock $125 (Orig. $400)
Hit the streets with Razor’s A Kick Scooter for $20 shipped (Reg. $30)
Celebrate like it’s 3.14.16 with Pi Day savings – Pi T-shirt $20, more
Sports/Fitness: Gaiam Yoga Mat Carrier $10.50 (Reg. $15+), more
Home: Hoover Stick Vac $55 (Orig. $100), more

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Gold Box Monster SanDisk storage sale: 200GB MicroSD $60, UltraFit 128GB USB $25, much more

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

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,049 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)

Apple Deals:

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver & Space Gray: $650 shipped (Reg. $799)

Apple iPhone 6s/Plus Factory Unlocked up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

App Store Free App of the Week: oneSafe Premium Password Manager on iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $5)

App Store Indie Game Sale 50% off: The Room Three, BADLAND 2, Mutant Mudds, more

Grab the Hitman GO & Hitman Sniper iOS bundle for just $1 (up to $10 value)

The Room Three mystery-puzzler for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

BADLAND 2 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: 8TB Seagate USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $200, Asus Touchscreen Laptop/Tablet $155, more

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+)
Logitech’s K480 iPhone/iPad/Apple TV Bluetooth Keyboard (refurb) $15 (Orig. $50)
Amazon Gold Box – Easter Toys up to 40% off: Playskool, Board Games, Play-Doh sets, more
Pioneer’s Andrew Jones Speakers: Center Channel $70, Floor $91, Subwoofer $110, more
Certified refurb Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna deals from $10 Prime shipped
Green Deals: X-Dragon Solar USB-Chargers from $28, Tires $100 off $400, more
Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 15,000mAh Power Bank $13, more
Games/Apps: New Nintendo 3DS XL $175, freebies, more
Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $129 shipped (Reg. $149)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Holmes Smart WeMo appliances: Air Purifier $150 (Reg. $200), X-Large Heater $100 (Reg. $200)

Solartab: Powerful Solar Panel/13,000mAh dual USB battery in iPad form factor: $94 shipped ($35 off)

Surround Sound 5.1-Ch. Systems: Logitech Z506 $54 (Orig. $100), more
StrimLIGHT bulb offers clear LED lighting and crisp Bluetooth audio: $30 (Orig. $80)
Green Deals: Best-Selling Peel N’ Stick Solar Lights $9 Prime shipped
Get Two Free Large Pizzas when you buy a $25 eGift Card at Papa John’s ($55 Value)
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories for iOS drops to $4 (Reg. $7)
Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 shipped ($550 value)
Get a pair of Fandango movie tickets for just $16 (up to $26 value)
Green Deals: GRDE 10000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $13, more
Download 5 rare Paul McCartney songs in MP3 format for free
Get racing with Anki’s OVERDRIVE starter kit for $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook $179, Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11.6-inch Ultrabook $275, more
LEGO project on your iPhone w/ these Belkin cases, deals from $27
Console Wars Kindle e-Book details the battle between Sega and Nintendo for $2 (Reg. $15)
The Blue Fairy Book Children’s Novel as a free Kindle eBook (Reg. $9)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $199, Seagate 5TB Desktop HDD $120
New Nintendo Select title pre-orders now 20% off from $16 shipped
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250)
Mpow’s iPhone 6/s magnetic car mount is down to just $5 shipped today
Pebble Time Round Smartwatch $180 (Reg. $200+), Gear S2 $249 (Reg. $300), more

12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide

Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo
Amazon launches more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker
New Normal blends style and PowerBeats-like design for a new take on wireless earbuds

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo HD $100, GoPro HERO4 Silver $350, Sony 128GB SDXC Memory Card $40, more

Jul 8 2015 - 8:58 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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

Dot is the “world’s smallest” set of Bluetooth earphones with a battery life to match
Disney unveils the first official Star Wars mobile app w/ lightsaber training, more
Android smartphone cases for Samsung S6/Edge, S5 and others from $2 shipped
Vera Bradley bags, wallets and blankets up to 60% off w/ free ship on $75
Slip Cup Beer Pong inserts keep your balls clean and your cups full
Home: Black & Decker coffee grinder/brewer $45 (Orig. $90), more

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

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

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

Sony 128GB SDXC Class 10 Memory Card: $40 shipped (Reg. $65+)

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

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

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

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

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

More new gear from today:

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

Capcom’s official life-size Mega Man helmet includes working LED lights
Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Monitor: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
Games/Apps: Dragon Age Inquisition (pre-owned) $18, Mortal Kombat X from $41, more
Daily Deals: 32GB Fire Phone w/ Prime $159, Aukey 5-Port USB Wall Charger $14, more

More deals still alive:

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

HooToo TripMate portable router w/ 6000mAh power bank: $33 Prime Shipped (Reg. $45)

Anki DRIVE Starter Kit: iOS-controlled robot battle racing game $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive: 32GB $40 (Reg. $80), 64GB $55 (Reg. $120)
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB $359, iPhone 6/Plus w/ free $150 GC on installment, more
iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)
TaoTronics Bluetooth Car Adapter with dual USB charger $19 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)
Extendable Pole for GoPro Pro Edition selfie stick: $28 Shipped (Orig. $50, CA Tax Only)
Xbox Live Ultimate Sale up to 75% off: DA Inquisition $30, Borderlands Handsome $35
Kmashi 15,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $15 shipped (Reg. $20)
Samsung 64GB PRO Class 10 Memory: SDXC $30 shipped (Reg. $46+), more
Media: $5 Blu-rays + Blade Runner 30th Anniversary set $10 (Reg. $20), more
Sennheiser Momentum: on-ears $70 (Reg. $80+), more
Lifetime subscription of SplashID Pro Password Manager: $25 (Orig. $100)
Anker PowerDrive MFi certified Lightning car charger $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Keyport High-Tech Multi-Tool: $40 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
Natural-Wood Apple Watch Charging Stand: $20 Shipped (Orig. $39, CA Tax Only)
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50

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

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

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

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

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

New products & more:

Palette puts Adobe’s Creative Suite in the palm of your hands with its new modular control surface

Ubisoft unveils the debut trailer for its new Rayman Adventures mobile game

You’re never (ever) going to want to get out of this hot tub hammock
Sony announces new Limited Edition Destiny: The Taken King-inspired PS4 bundle
Must-have gear to take on summer concerts and festivals like a pro
Samsung takes the wraps off a pair of monstrous 2TB internal solid-state drives
Amazon is now treating its Prime members to extra savings on new/upcoming video game
Mega Man series creator takes another blue bomber inspired game to Kickstarter
Here’s the first trailer for the new Telltale Minecraft Story Mode game
Review: Logitech’s Anywhere 2 Bluetooth mouse shines w/ adaptive scrolling
Review: MPOW’s pocketable iStick is the best Bluetooth selfie stick you can buy today
Quick Review: Eton Scorpion II is a rugged solar electronic survival kit for $50
Olloclip delivers a customized photography setup for your iPhone 6/Plus
Sony’s three new Bluetooth/AirPlay compatible speakers with price tags to match
Support for the Empire with this officially licensed Stormtrooper Bluetooth speaker

9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin WeMo switches from $31, iPad Air 2 $359, Sennheiser Momentum $70, more

Jul 6 2015 - 9:07 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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

Must-have gear to take on summer concerts and festivals like a pro
Media: $5 Blu-rays – Taken, Source Code + Blade Runner 30th Anniversary set $10, more
Samsung takes the wraps off a pair of monstrous 2TB internal solid-state drives
QNAP 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS $149 shipped (Orig. $259)
Mega Man series creator takes another blue bomber inspired game to Kickstarter
Here’s the first trailer for the new Telltale Minecraft Story Mode game
Lifetime subscription of SplashID Pro Password Manager: $25 (Orig. $100)
Home: Waring electric wine opener kit $35 (Reg. $50), more

Amazon Gold Box – up to 38% off Belkin WeMo devices with prices starting at $31 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB $359 or 64GB $499, iPhone 6/Plus w/ free $150 GC on installment or $70 off w/ 2-yr contract

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

Best Buy 4-Day Sale: 13″ Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,350 & 21″ iMac 1TB $1,150 + extra $100 off w/ .edu

Sennheiser Momentum headphones: on-ears $70 (Reg. $80+), over-ears (open-box) $120 (Reg. $170), more

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

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

More new gear from today:

SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive: 32GB $40 (Reg. $80), 64GB $55 (Reg. $120)

Samsung 64GB PRO Class 10 Memory: SDXC $30 shipped (Reg. $46+), microSD $38 shipped (Reg. $47)

Games/Apps: Dragon Age Inquisition $30, Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse $30 (Reg. $70), iOS freebies, more

Daily Deals: CyberPower 1500VA/900-Watt UPS $98, Google Chromecast $25 w/ pick up, more

More deals still alive:

Logitech Master MX Wireless Mouse $87 shipped (Reg. $100)

Anker PowerDrive MFi certified Lightning car charger $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Get access to every Nintendo 3DS game for only $65 shipped w/ this refurbished 2DS deal
Keyport High-Tech Multi-Tool: $40 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)
Fathead giant vinyl wall decals 50-60% off w/ top sellers starting at $16 + shipping
Mpow Boombag Bluetooth 4.0 speaker $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
TP-LINK V2 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender $30 shipped (Reg. $40+)
Pre-order Fallout 4 for Xbox One and receive a free digital download of Fallout 3
Natural-Wood Apple Watch Charging Stand: $20 Shipped (Orig. $39, CA Tax Only)
JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
Numark Mac/PC DJ controllers: Mixtrack Pro $139 shipped (Orig. $250), more
Halo Spartan Strike for iOS gets its very first price drop: $3 (Reg. $6)
GoPro HERO3+ Black (refurb) $250 shipped (Reg. $280), 33-piece accessory kit $15
Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Wall Charger w/ micro USB $10 (Reg. $16), more
ATH-M50x over-ears, Focusrite Scarlett interface and mic kit $269 shipped ($410+ value)
Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable: $210 shipped (Orig. $300)
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50

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

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

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

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

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

New products & more:

Amazon is now treating its Prime members to extra savings on new/upcoming video game

Review: Logitech’s Anywhere 2 Bluetooth mouse shines w/ adaptive scrolling
Review: MPOW’s pocketable iStick is the best Bluetooth selfie stick you can buy today
Quick Review: Eton Scorpion II is a rugged solar electronic survival kit for $50
Olloclip delivers a customized photography setup for your iPhone 6/Plus
Sony’s three new Bluetooth/AirPlay compatible speakers with price tags to match
Support for the Empire with this officially licensed Stormtrooper Bluetooth speaker
Garmin’s Varia radar and lights system alert bicyclists of approaching traffic
Samsung’s Level U Bluetooth 4.1 in-ears offer another option for workouts
PIQ uses multiple sensors and a clever design to paint a clearer picture of your golf game
Enthusiasts create incredibly detailed 14-foot Starcraft II map out of LEGO
Five bizarre kitchen gadgets you need to add to your cooking arsenal
Bricasso scans any image and then 3D prints it using LEGO bricks as ink
Frigidaire launches its very first iOS/Android connected smart home air conditioner
Yirego’s Drumi powerless washing machine gives urbanites a unique alternative

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone car mount $13, iPad Air 2 LTE 64GB $600, Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,350, more

Jul 3 2015 - 8:45 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Headphones $99 shipped (Reg. $169)

Men’s Fourth of July Fashion: J.Crew 50% off with shorts starting at $25, more
Women’s Fourth of July Fashion: LOFT Twill Ankle Pants $20 (Reg. $60), more
Anker PowerDrive MFi certified Lightning car charger $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Keyport High-Tech Multi-Tool: $40 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
Home: Bosch 18V Combo Kit w/ Carrying Case $129 (Reg. $199), more

Amazon Gold Box: 40% or more off iOttie car mounts – One Touch 2 Holder $17 Prime shipped (Orig. $30), more deals from as low as $12.99

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB in Space Gray or Silver: $600 shipped (Reg. $729)

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

Best Buy 4-Day Sale: 13″ Retina MacBook Pro 256GB $1,350 & 21″ iMac 1TB $1,150 + extra $100 off w/ .edu

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon is now treating its Prime members to extra savings on new/upcoming video games

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

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

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

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

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

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

More new gear from today:

Logitech Master MX Wireless Mouse $87 shipped (Reg. $100)

Games/Apps: Wii U bundle w/ Power A Gamer Kit $275, Car Club Tuning Storm free, more iOS freebies

Get access to every Nintendo 3DS game for only $65 shipped w/ this refurbished 2DS deal

Daily Deals: Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $230, HP Chromebook 14 $249, more

More deals still alive:

Griffin 30% off sitewide: Survivor Slim Case for iPad Air 2 $56 (Reg. $80), more

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

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)
D-Link day/night Wi-Fi surveillance camera with remote viewing $40 shipped (Reg. $65)
Fathead giant vinyl wall decals 50-60% off w/ top sellers starting at $16 + shipping
Mpow Boombag Bluetooth 4.0 speaker $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
TP-LINK V2 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender $30 shipped (Reg. $40+)
Pre-order Fallout 4 for Xbox One and receive a free digital download of Fallout 3
New Bloomberg Businessweek subscribers can get 3-years for $20 shipped (Reg. $150)
Natural-Wood Apple Watch Charging Stand: $20 Shipped (Orig. $39, CA Tax Only)
JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
Numark Mac/PC DJ controllers: Mixtrack Pro $139 shipped (Orig. $250), more
Halo Spartan Strike for iOS gets its very first price drop: $3 (Reg. $6)
Four magazine subs for $16: Wired, Dwell, GQ, ESPN, more
GoPro HERO3+ Black (refurb) $250 shipped (Reg. $280), 33-piece accessory kit $15
Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Wall Charger w/ micro USB $10 (Reg. $16), more
Acer 11″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB (refurb): $110 shipped (Orig. $200)
ATH-M50x over-ears, Focusrite Scarlett interface and mic kit $269 shipped ($410+ value)
Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable: $210 shipped (Orig. $300)
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50
iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)

New products & more:

Sony’s three new Bluetooth/AirPlay compatible speakers with price tags to match

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

Support for the Empire with this officially licensed Stormtrooper Bluetooth speaker
Garmin’s Varia radar and lights system alert bicyclists of approaching traffic
Samsung’s Level U Bluetooth 4.1 in-ears offer another option for workouts
PIQ uses multiple sensors and a clever design to paint a clearer picture of your golf game
Enthusiasts create incredibly detailed 14-foot Starcraft II map out of LEGO
Five bizarre kitchen gadgets you need to add to your cooking arsenal
Bricasso scans any image and then 3D prints it using LEGO bricks as ink
Frigidaire launches its very first iOS/Android connected smart home air conditioner
Yirego’s Drumi powerless washing machine gives urbanites a unique alternative
Quick Review: Eton Scorpion II is a rugged solar electronic survival kit for $50
Molson and Google team up on voice activated fridge that dispenses free beer
Amazon’s Treasure Truck brings daily deals to the streets
Firebox’s new WTF section has a $236K Apple Watch and a full-size Delorean
SanDisk’s behemoth 200GB microSD is now in-stock and ready to ship
Silk by Saffron’s smart LED bulbs adjust your lighting based on the sun
Here’s a life-size model of Claptrap from Borderlands made entirely of LEGO
Stream the series debut of HBO’s Ballers in HD for free

Opinion: As Nintendo ponders iOS, it’s time for Mac console game emulators to shine

Jeremy Horwitz Mar 27 2015 - 1:07 pm PT

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When Nintendo announced last week that it will collaborate with DeNA to release iPhone and iPad games, gamers split into two camps: people intrigued by the promise of brand new Nintendo titles designed for mobile devices, and others — including myself — who expect Nintendo to release shallow mobile minigames, mostly to promote console titles. Nintendo hasn’t actually committed to bringing the Super Mario games people love into the App Store; instead, it’s saying only that its characters will appear in new titles that won’t require complex controls. The implication is that only Nintendo consoles are capable of playing Nintendo’s console games.

I disagree with that. For years, Macs and PCs have been able to run thousands of classic console and arcade games, including Nintendo’s best-known titles, using emulators. These free programs let discontinued, often HDTV-incompatible games play on computers — in many cases, with noticeably better graphics than you remember. Freed from the fuzzy, low-contrast televisions people used to own, classic games can look pixel-sharp on Retina displays, and some emulators actually improve the edges and textures of 3-D objects. Nintendo may not want you to play its prior console games on your favorite Apple device’s screen, but thanks to emulators, it’s possible today. The picture above? That’s Super Mario Galaxy, running on a Retina MacBook Pro…

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Opinion: Don’t hold your breath for real Nintendo games on your iPhone or iPad

Jeremy Horwitz Mar 17 2015 - 8:56 am PT

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My feelings for Nintendo are complicated. I’ve loved its games ever since the original Donkey Kong, owned every Nintendo console (including the Virtual Boy), and recommended the Wii U as the best game console for families and kids. But if I was mildly displeased with Nintendo as a company during its haughtiest years — the time when most of its key third-party developers walked away — I’m downright angry with it today. At a press conference in Japan this morning, Nintendo announced its second collaboration with a mobile game publisher in two months, the headline from which was what millions of people have been waiting years to read:

“Nintendo to start making iPhone games, including first-party IP like Mario.”

Sure, the official Nintendo press release actually says “smart devices” including phones and tablets, but iPhones and iPads are a safe bet. The press release also says “gaming applications” rather than games, but a press release from Nintendo’s new mobile partner DeNA confirms that the companies will indeed produce mobile games together. Just think about it: Super Mario World on the iPad! Donkey Kong Country on the iPhone! That’s just what everyone has wanted! But there’s a catch…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Super Bowl HDTV deals, MacBook Air $250 off, iPad mini 64GB (refurb) $210, more

Jan 21 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Supersize your Super Bowl with these HDTV deals
The Internet Button from Spark lets you physically trigger all your IFTTT recipies
Plex is now available on PlayStation 3 and 4 for Pass subscribers
Kitchen Tech: The best wine tools and restaurant-class champagne accessories
Home: Dyson DC44 cordless stick/hand vac $250 (orig. $400), more

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

Apple iPad mini 64GB WiFi (refurb) $210 shipped, 16GB: $150 + $5 shipping

Walmart game sale: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze $34, Smash Bros. $41, GTA V $42 + PS4 preorders from $41, more

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

More new deals:

New! Netflix set to begin streaming The Interview this weekend
New! Blumoo RF Remote Control adapter w/ streaming $85 (orig. $130), more
New! Intocircuit 11200mAh Dual-USB power bank: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
New! Daily Deals: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV (refurb) $650, BenQ 24″ Monitor $199, more
New! Games/Apps: Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath for iOS 33% off, iOS freebies, more
New! Multi-yr magazine subs from $4 per yr: Popular Science, Dwell, Wired, GQ, more

More deals still alive:

Kensington KeyFolio Pro Plus Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard case for iPad Air: $35 (orig. $90)
Belkin Loft MacBook Stand $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 $70 (Reg. $130), Velodyne vFree wireless $40 (Reg. $80+)
SSDs: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB $160, Transcend SATA III 256GB $90, more
Bluetooth Speakers: Sol Republic Deck $50 (Reg. $80), Yamaha $100 (Reg. $150+)
Logitech K400 wireless keyboard w/ built-in touchpad $20 shipped (orig. $40)
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
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:

Limited edition Borderlands preorder includes an iOS controlled Claptrap robot
The new Avatar: Warrior’s Journey game is coming to iOS and Android this spring
Free week of NBA League Pass for iOS, Android, Apple TV, more
Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios releases free-to-play WWE iOS fighter
Myo armband 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)

9to5Toys Last Call: Radio Shack Black Friday ad, video games, iPad Air cases, Starbucks gift card 50% off, more

Nov 6 2013 - 10:30 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Radio Shack Black Friday ad leak: Beats Pill, Apple TV, Roku 2, PS3/Xbox 360 consoles

Game/App Deals: Arkham Asylum: $1, Arkham City: $5, 250 GB Xbox 360 console w/ 2 games & $50 GC, $20 off Xbox Gold, iOS freebies, Call of Duty: Ghosts $45, more

BoxWave Blackout Case with Glossy and Black Matte Finish for iPad Air $8 shipped
CaseCrown Bold Standby Pro iPad Air case (multiple colors) $5 shipped

Other great deals from today:

New! $5 for a $10 Starbucks eGift card (50% savings)
New! SOUL by Ludacris SL100UB on-ear headphones $30 shipped (Reg. $150)
New! $50 Brookstone credit for $25 (online and in-store)
New! 1 year magazine subscriptions: Popular Science: $5 (Reg. $48), Forbes: $20 (Reg. $104)

The best deals that are still alive:

Western Digital TV Play 1080p media player w/ Netflix, YouTube, more $40 (Reg. $70)
This Week In Entertainment: Lady Gaga ARTPOP free iTunes Radio stream, Eminem, We’re The Millers
Pebble Smartwatch (red or black) as low as $120 shipped for .edu email holders, $150 otherwise
CaseCrown Bold Standby Pro iPad Air case (multiple colors) $5 shipped
Chromebook Deals: Samsung 11.6-inch : $190 shipped (Reg. $249), HP 11.6-inch: $266 shipped (Reg. $280)
Logitech UE 6000 headphones $89, UE Mini Boombox $59, Solar Bluetooth iPad Keyboard Folio: $29, more
MFi All-in-One Lightning Card Reader for iPad Air and iPad mini $24 after coupon
Google Chromecast $30 + free shipping for shoppers w/ .edu email account (Reg. $35)
Portable battery chargers: Photive dual 5200mAh: $30 shipped (Reg. $80), RAVPower 3000mAh: $20 (Reg. $40)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools $49

New product announcements & reviews:

Synology unleashes its most affordable 2-bay NAS ever, the DS214se for $160
Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak reveals early start time and ample video game deals
Target’s PS4 launch week ad leaks: will offer buy 2 get 1 free on PS4, Xbox One games, others
Amazon launches Kindle Matchbook, offering Kindle versions of print books for $3 or less

Nielsen: Your kid wants an iOS device for Christmas, don’t mess it up

Jordan Kahn Nov 20 2012 - 10:56 am PT

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Nielsen is out today with the results of a new stud y to gauge interest in buying mobile devices and gaming consoles leading into the holidays in the United States. Much like last year, Apple’s iOS devices remain among the highest ranking with kids ages 6 to 12, while the iPhone and iPad also get top spots in the 13+ category.

As you can see from Nielsen’s charts above and below, the full-sized, 9.7-inch iPad gets the top spot in both categories with 48 percent in the 6 to 12 age group (up from 44 percent last year) and 21 percent in the 13+ group. As for the iPad mini, it was less desirable among kids, coming in at 36 percent for kids ages 6 to 12, just behind the Nintendo Wii U and iPod touch in second and third positions.

Approximately half the children surveyed expressed interest in the full-sized iPad (up from 44% last year), and 36 percent in the new iPad Mini. The iPod Touch and iPhone are also coveted devices among these young consumers (36% and 33%, respectively). Kids are also likely to ask for dedicated gaming hardware this holiday, with 39 percent excited to own Nintendo’s just-released console offering, Wii U, and 29 percent indicating they want a device from that company’s portable DS family.

While game consoles dominated the top spots when Apple devices didn’t, the 13+ age group showed interest in non-iPad tablets with 18 percent of the group interested in buying over the next 6 months. Mobile devices from Microsoft, Amazon, and Samsung didn’t do as well, coming in at under 20 percent for both groups and 6 percent and under for the Surface:
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