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Blue Microphones has made quite a name for itself as one of the top consumer audio manufacturers on the market today. Its podcasting gear regularly tops best seller lists at online retailers. The company has now released a new option for capturing voiceovers on-the-go. Its new Raspberry microphone is designed for use with iOS devices or a Mac thanks to Lightning and USB connectivity.
With a focus on ease-of-use and a plug-n-play design, it’s made to be thrown in your bag while you’re out on the road. There is a built-in headphone jack, volume control knob and a patent-pending Internal Acoustic Diffuser that is made to recreate studio-grade recordings while filtering out unwanted noise. The new Blue Raspberry Microphone is available for purchase today at Amazon for $199.99.
Sony has just announced the newest batch of PlayStation Plus titles for October. Next month, PS Plus members can look forward to six free games. Head below for a look at what to expect…
Just days after Roku announced its latest lineup and on the cusp of a new Chromecast, Amazon has taken the wraps off an updated Fire TV Stick. Amazon’s new streamer costs $40 and now comes with an Alexa Voice Remote. The previous model was priced at $35 or $45 with the Voice Remote. It also received a big upgrade in the speed department (up to 30% faster) going from a dual-core to quad-core processor and 802.11a/b/g/n to 802.11ac Wi-Fi. No doubt, it’ll be popular with cord cutters looking to bring streaming content into more rooms of their house on the cheap.
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote is now available for pre-order and is slated to begin shipping on October 20. Streaming media players aren’t usually a hot product to pre-order but you may want to consider it this time around. Amazon is offering up to $65 in free content to anyone who buys and activates their Fire TV Stick by October 31. The free content isn’t just fluff either, being anchored by a $10 Amazon Video credit and also including one month of Sling TV plus 2 months of Hulu. Full promo terms can be found on the Fire TV Stick product page.
The new iPhone 7 has arrived and it’s time to add some basic protection to your setup. JEDirect (99% positive feedback from 115,000) via Amazon is discounting a couple of cases and screen protectors today, with prices starting at $3.99. Free shipping is available for Prime members or in orders of $49+. Best of all, no code is required to lock in your savings today. Each of today’s deals are Amazon all-time lows.
For the iPhone 7, we have the JETech Slim-Fit Case with built-in stand for $5.99 (Reg. $13). Need some screen protection? JEDirect is also offering a three-pack for $3.99 (Reg. $8). Both of these products have been designed to maintain the shape and feel of the iPhone 7 while adding extra protection.
iPhone 7 Plus owners can also pick up a few accessories. This clear case is on sale for $4.99 (Reg. $10) while a three-pack of screen protectors is now available for $3.99 (Reg. $6). Ratings are solid across the board on these JETech products.
Looking for more options? We still have a nice selection of iPhone 7/Plus cases on sale for $4.50 and don’t forget our roundup of the best ultra-thin options on the market today. Hit up our smartphone accessories guide for even more deals.
Choetech (98% positive feedback from shoppers) via Amazon is offering its 2-Pack of USB-C to Micro-USB Adapters with attached keychain for $7.99, but if you use the code DEZU2DFW the price drops to only $5.99 Prime shipped. That’s a $2 savings and the lowest we’ve seen for them.
This adapter lets you connect your USB Type-C phone or tablet with your standard Micro-USB cable to get charged and synced like normal. Rated 4.7/5 stars by over 150 Amazon shoppers and it’s also the best selling adapter in its category there.
More accessory deals:
- Aukey 4.8A Dual Port USB Car Charger $8 (Reg. $10) | Amazon
- w/ code A2CHARGE
- Choetech 6 Pack USB Type C Cables $13 (Reg. $20) | Amazon
- w/ code FHWTY97R
- JBL Clip+ Splashproof Bluetooth Speaker $25 (Reg. $40) | Daily Steals
- Mental Beats Dual or 4 USB Home Chargers $10 (Orig. $20) | Groupon
- Dr. Dre urBeats2 In-Ear Headphones $35 (Orig. $130) | Yugster
(Update): Amazon Prime members can now pre-order Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS for $31.99 shipped (Reg. $40, releases Dec 2nd).
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Final Fantasy XIV Online on PS4 and PC for just $14.99 Prime shipped. That’s more half the price of Steam and the best price we can find. This pack comes with both A Realm Reborn and Heavensward. And remember, you can’t combine your Steam purchases of this game with today’s deal, they are two separate versions in terms of expansions. And if you already own A Realm Reborn on PS4, Heavensward is down at just $9.99 Prime shipped right now (Reg. up to $20).
Also over at Amazon, you’ll find Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on Xbox One for just $20.99 Prime shipped. That’s $10+ below the average and the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. “Five versus Five. Infiltrate versus Fortify. Team-based strategy meets intense, tactical combat.”
The PlayStation Store has kicked off a special sale just for PS Plus members. While you will find Final Fantasy Online above for less there are some standouts here like Mighty No. 9 for just $11.99 (lowest we have tracked, $15 on Amazon) and ABZU for $13.99 (Reg. $20), plus many more.
Amazon is still offering an extra 20% off a series of gaming peripherals, the Microsoft Xbox One S promo w/ free games is still live and here is the new Free App of the Week. You’ll find the rest of today’s most notable iOS deals down below:
Ongoing game deals/promotions:
- Microsoft Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller for $119.99 shipped w/ code EMCENGL57
- The Last Of Us Remastered $9.99 & Last of Us Outbreak Day PS4 Theme free (Reg. $3).
- Mirror’s Edge Catalyst from $29.49 on PS4 and Xbox One (Reg. $35+)
- LEGO Jurassic World from $16.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+)
- Xbox One (and Xbox One S) Media Remote under $19 Prime shipped.
- Amazon Prime Pre-order deals 20% off
Amazon offers the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4G LTE 16GB Android Smartphone (unlocked) for $99.99 shipped. That’s down $180 from its original price, $80 off our previous mention, $19 less than Walmart and the best available.
Features include a 5.5-inch IPS 1080p display with dual stereo speakers and a 13 megapixel camera. It’s powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 1.5GHz processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. We positively reviewed this model when it was released, calling it “one of the best budget smartphones on the market”. Amazon customers largely agree, with over 750 leaving a 4/5 star rating.
In today’s Daily Deals we have from A4C via Amazon the certified refurbished SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive w/ Lightning Connector for $24.95 Prime shipped. That’s $45 off the original list price and the lowest we can find for it.
With this previous gen. (Current gen.) flash drive, you can easily transfer photos and videos between your iPhone, iPad, PCs and more. Also, you can quickly free up memory on your devices. It works iOS devices with Lightning connectors and it can auto sync photos and videos from the camera roll when connected. Rated 3.7/5 stars by over 600 Amazon shoppers and we reviewed it here. A 90-day warranty applies.
More new deals for today:
JBL Clip+ Splashproof Bluetooth Speaker $25 (Reg. $40) | Daily Steals
- Toshiba 32-inch LED 720p HDTV $110 (Orig. $130) | Best Buy
- Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker $100 (Orig. $200) | Best Buy
- Cheerson Quadcopter with SD Card $20 + $5 shipping (Orig. $34) | Meh
- Mental Beats Dual or 4 USB Home Chargers $10 (Orig. $20) | Groupon
- Dr. Dre urBeats2 In-Ear Headphones $35 (Orig. $130) | Yugster
- JBL Boost TV Compact TV Speaker $175 (Orig. $200) | Worldwide Stereo
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Update (9/28 11:30am): Seiki via Newegg offers the Westinghouse 42-inch 4K Ultra HDTV for $269 shipped (Orig. $500).
Amazon is discounting a pair of Dell and LG monitors this morning down to all-time low prices. Free shipping is available in both instances.
First up is the Dell UltraSharp 29-inch Ultra Widescreen LED Monitor (model U2913WM) for $290.90 shipped. It has a list MSRP of $700 but usually sells for around $350 or more at Dell and other online retailers. Today’s deal is the lowest that Amazon has ever offered it for. This monitor has an ultra wide 29-inch 21:9 panel that supports full HD resolutions. Inputs include DisplayPort, USB 3.0, HDMI and DVI. Full sRGB coverage and a 178-degree viewing angle round out its features. Over 1,500 Amazon customers have left a 4.5/5 star rating.
Amazon also has the LG 27-inch 4K Ultra HD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (model 27UD68-P) for $396 shipped. For comparison, that’s over $100 off the regular price, down $51 from Adorama and the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for. With 4K resolution plus an ultra-thin IPS display, this monitor has looks and power. Features include 99% sRGB coverage, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, 3840 x 2160 resolution and LG’s FreeSync technology. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
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Home Depot is offreing a 4-pack of Philips 60W Equivalent A19 Daylight LED Light Bulbs for $8.97 with in-store pick up (or with free shipping on orders of $45+). For comparison, today’s deal is $9 less than Amazon and a match of our previous low mention.
It’s time to transition away from traditional light bulbs in favor of LEDs. You’ll be able to save money (roughly 85%) and you can expect around ten years of use from a single unit. An instant-on design and “soft white” glow round out its features. Rated 4.5/5 stars by 639 Amazon customers.
Today’s Top Green Deals:
- WORX Tri-Vac 12A All-in-One Blower/Mulcher: $70 (Reg. $90) | Amazon
- 4-pack TORCHSTAR 12W Recessed LED Lights: $33 (Reg. $43) | Amazon
- w/ code TS6INDLS
- Gorilla Carts Heavy-Duty Steel Utility Cart: $98 (Reg. $120) | Amazon
Following the success of its Raspberry Pi coding kit, Kano is now looking to expand its lineup of products. The DIY-focused brand has taken to Kickstarter to fund three new kits that allow builders to create a camera, display or speakers. Much like the original Kano, kids and adults alike will be able to build these fully-functioning products by following step-by-step instructions.
These aren’t just toys. Each kit is designed to teach coding while promoting the benefits of STEM education. Kano’s web-based learning platform is littered with different projects that can be joined together or function alone. The camera has lessons on focus, time lapses and more. Pixel is a small display that can be programmed to show sports scores or other information. Finally, the speaker kit has Bluetooth connectivity and can be used for creating music or can be paired as walkie talkies. Each kit is currently available on Kickstarter for $99 each or $249 for all three. If all goes to plan, Kano will ship its latest creation in July.
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