Justin Kahn

Today is your last day to capitalize on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pre-order deals. Easily the most anticipated Nintendo Switch release since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, we are less than 24 hours away from launch and time is winding down on early deals. Head below for all of the best options and more.
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It’s that time of year again, so here comes the best gifts for musicians. We have already covered essential smart home gear, low-cost tech gifts and even some great ideas for keeping things organized around the office, but now it’s time for the loudest person on your list. Musical instruments and production gear has always been and will likely always be inherently expensive, so thinking slightly outside of the box for that special songstress on your list is a necessity. Fortunately for you, we have some great ideas below to get the wheels turning before it’s too late.
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We are getting some new retro Switch Online games today. That includes one ninja classic, a bunch of Lolo environmental puzzles and Mario’s other arch nemesis, Wario. Head below for all the details.
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It looks like Bethesda is finally giving in and now handing out the actual canvas West Tek bag it was supposed to ship in the first place. The Collector’s Edition of Fallout 76 appeared to include what was labeled a canvas carrying bag. But eager fans were extremely disappointed when they opened up their $200 CE bundle to find a flimsy, wrinkled nylon variant. If you happened to have jumped on the pricey bundle ahead of launch, head below for more details on how to get that trashy nylon bag replaced with the thing you actually bought.
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The official Xbox One holiday deals are here. It was a busy Black Friday/Cyber Monday for gaming price drops to say the least, but we aren’t done just yet. Microsoft has now taken to its official blog to announce the upcoming holiday promotions for Xbox One S, Xbox One X, wireless controllers, and Game Pass, among others. While some deals will kick off next week, others are live right now. Head below for all the details.
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Roland Beat Sync Maker is a new iOS app that is just what the name implies. Designed for electronic musicians or really just anyone looking to make creative videos with tempo-synced elements, the new app has some deeper features for pros with a grab-and-go front end for casual users. Head below for all the details.
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We have known for a while now that Red Dead Online was going to officially launch up to a few months after the main game hit in late October. And we now have more details on when you’ll be able to jump in. For some lucky gamers, that will be today, but either way you should be able to get in to the beta within the next week or so. Head below for all the details.
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We got a good look at what’s to come in the preview flier, but we now have some early details on the complete GameStop Black Friday ad. And it’s a good one. While many of the best Black Friday gaming deals are already live right here and here, GameStop has a few exceptional offers starting this Thursday (or sooner). Head below for everything.
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It’s time go over the best Black Friday home deals we have been tracking so far. The big holiday deals are literally days away at this point considering loads of sales will be popping over the weekend starting Sunday. And that’s if you don’t count all the early deals we have already seen. Multi-cookers, sous-vide and robot vacuums will be among the hottest home deals this year. You’ll find all of your top picks thus far down below.
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We already got our hands on its full Black Friday flier back on November 1st, but today we now have the Target Pre-Black Friday ad. All of the deals below are kicking off as early as this weekend and many of them are rivaling the best holiday deals we have tracked yet.
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It’s time for the best Black Friday headphone deals. While Apple gear, big screen TVs and smart home accessories might be at the top of your lists, the headphones deals will be flying this year too. Whether it’s those coveted QuietComfort Bose cans or a new set of Beats, just about all the major players will be seeing nice price drops come Thanksgiving. Head below for a breakdown of some of the best options that will be available and where to get them to make sure you’re not left out int he cold this Black Friday.
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We now have our hands on the Guitar Center Black Friday ad. The final few Black Friday fliers are still trickling in but we now know what to expect from the national music chain. You expect the usual list of guitar and amp deals but we are also seeing some notable offers on headphones, studio speakers, microphones and more. Head below for a closer look.
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The Lowe’s Black Friday ad has just leaked. You’re looking at 30+ pages of solid deals on everything from tools and Christmas trees to smart home gear and more. Just yesterday we saw ads from the Walgreens, Bass Pro Shops and Barnes & Nobel, among others, but for now let’s dive into the Lowe’s deals.
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Today, WaterField is revealing its all new Mac mini Travel Cases. Apple introduced us to its next generation mini at its most recent keynote alongside new iPad Pros and more. We found this small machine to be one of Apple’s most versatile Macs in our hands-on review, but for now we’ll take a look at the new WaterField protection solutions.
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After seeing the Walgreens, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Nintendo holiday plans this morning, we now have the Barnes & Noble Black Friday ad. As expected we are seeing some great deals on books of all kinds alongside Nook sales and even some LEGO and Funk POP! offers. Head below for a closer look.
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Parsing through such a ridiculous number of sales can be a daunting task to say the least. But don’t worry, we are here to highlight the absolute best Black Friday gaming deals before they happen. We have already seen just about every major Black Friday 2018 ad and there are some clear winners emerging when it comes to consoles, games and accessories. Head below for a full breakdown of all best Black Friday 2018 gaming deals.
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While we are still eagerly awaiting the official 2018 ad, we now have the GameStop Black Friday Preview flier. The short 2-page breakdown includes an early sneak peek at what the national games retailer will be putting on sale come Thanksgiving week and we are already seeing some notable deals on consoles, games, controllers and even some merchandise. Head below for more details.
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Needless to say, the holiday magic is in the air for real now and the PlayStation Black Friday 2018 deals have now been revealed. Almost all of the major ads have hit and this year’s selection of deals is shaping up to be some of the best in recent memory. Sony finally took to its official blog today to reveal its PlayStation holiday price drops. While we tend to get a good idea of what to expect from major retailers anyway, we now have official word directly from Sony.
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The Jet Black Friday ad has now arrived. While we got a good look at the Sam’s Club ad this morning, just about all major retailers have leaked now including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more. The Jet offerings are focused on a small but effective list of top name tech deals including Apple, Bose, Fitbit, Nest and Google. Head below for all the details.
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While everyone is focused in on its upcoming Black Friday 2018 offers, we now have the Amazon Best Books of 2018 List. Back in June, the major online retailer dropped a a list of the tentative best books of the year(so far), but now we have the official collection of the top reads on Amazon for 2018.
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After seeing just about all of the biggest Black Friday fliers hit over the last few days, we now have the leaked Office Depot Black Friday ad. While it might not be packed with all of these big screen UHDTVs and Apple products you are eyeing, there are some great deals to be had on printers, SanDisk storage, Logitech accessories, various office supplies and much more. Head below for a closer look at the full ad and for details on store/online hours.
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The new 8Bitdo GBros. is a wireless GameCube controller adapter for Nintendo Switch. Pro or not, many people still prefer the classic controller for Super Smash Bros. and with Ultimate’s release right around the corner now, this one might be worth a closer look.
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The new Casetify Link Apple Watch Band is here. Available in two colorways, the new band sports a steel build and certainly won’t cost you as much as the official Apple version. Head below for more details.
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It looks like Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong mobile games could be on the way. Some recent trademark filings by Nintendo are pointing at the possibility of new products or remakes from the iconic franchises.
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As you know, Apple graced us with an all-new 2018 iPad Pro just days ago. And you are most certainly going to want check out the best new iPad Pro cases down below in order to keep that gorgeous new rounded display intact.

While Apple has now dropped its new folio offerings for the updated Pro tablet (also down below), some of our favorite accessory makers are already taking orders for the new 11-inch and 3rd generation 12.9 inch models.

First, go right here and here to get an early deal on your new 2018 iPad Pro pre-order, then head down below for all of the best new iPad Pro cases and covers.
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While we have already detailed what to expect from PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Black Friday deals, we now have the GameStop 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. Every year around this time (one day later than last year), GameStop drops its holiday book filled with what it expects to be the hottest items for the holidays. While there are no deals listed here, it does give us a good idea of what to expect come later this month along with some great ideas for gamer gifts.
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After a busy morning of leaked holiday ads from Amazon, eBay, Target, Dell and more, we now have the JCPenney Black Friday 2018 ad. As expected, it is packed with apparel and jewelry deals, but we are also seeing some notable offers on home goods, big screen TVs and more.
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If Super Smash Bros. Ultimate isn’t clearly the biggest Nintendo release of the year, it is certainly one of the most anticipated. After announcing that every character in Smash history would be making an appearance at E3 2018, back in August director Masahiro Sakurai dropped a series of new characters, game modes and much more. This morning Nintendo broadcasted the final Smash Bros.-focused Direct event before release and it didn’t disappoint.
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Apple unleashed all new hardware yesterday morning and it was only a matter of time before the new Pad & Quill iPad Pro cases dropped. Along with the new Mac mini and MacBook Air, Apple refreshed its lineup of iPad Pros with new 11- and 12.9-inch models. We already saw WaterField’s new gear yesterday, and now it’s time to dive into Pad & Quill.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Bloons Supermonkey 2, PlantSnap Plant Identification, OTTTD: Over The Top Tower Defense, Waking Mars, The Secret of Monkey Island, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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Today’s Apple event graced us with a series of new gear including 2018 iPad Pros, a new Mac mini and the updated MacBook Air. While it will take some time for accessory makers to get a full lineup of add-ons, covers, and cases in order, WaterField’s new Sutter Tech Sling Bag for iPad Pro and MacBook Air is right on time.
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Much like B&H, Adorama Black Friday sales are one of the best places to get professional camera gear, big screen TVs and more over the holidays. It remains competitive with the national retailers using strategic, custom bundle deals, a solid rewards program and usually isn’t hindered by having millions upon millions of shoppers hitting the site at once. Read on to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for all of its major Black Friday price drops coming down the pipeline.
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We have already brought you all the details and shipping information you’ll need to maximize your holiday shopping this year. These features on which stores to avoid on Thanksgiving as well as a list of rewards programs and memberships you can jump into to will help you get even deeper deals during Black Friday. While most of the attention is paid to the major national retailers in November, we are expecting big things from the little guys including Woot, Rakuten and others. BuyDig Black Friday deals have been historically notable and we are expecting no less in 2018. Head below for everything you need to know about its Thanksgiving price drops, shipping details and much more.
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We now have the Walmart 2018 Toy Book. After seeing what will be the biggest toys of the year from Amazon, Target, eBay, Sam’s Club, Best Buy and many more, it’s time to see what Walmart is expecting to be popular over the next couple months. Stay locked to our Black Friday 2018 Guide as official ads/deals begin to roll out and head below for more on the Walmart 2018 Toy Book.
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We are now on the eve of one of the most anticipated game releases in recent memory. Yes, we are all stoked for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Fallout 76, but it’s been 8 long years in the making for Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2. If you haven’t yet pre-ordered the game, there are loads of great deals out there today on console bundles from just about all major retailers, as well some great offers on just the game itself. Head below for everything you need to know to get the best value on your late Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-order.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Purely Vegan, Gods Wars I:Lost Angel, The Great Photo App, Brave Guardians TD, D&D Lords of Waterdeep and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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We have already detailed our expectations and the best ways to prepare for Nintendo and Xbox deals this year, but now it’s time for PlayStation Black Friday 2018. Likely only a couple weeks away from official announcements from Sony, head below for everything you need to know about the best PlayStation 4 Pro, PS VR and game deals of the year.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Neo Monsters, Hidden Folks, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic: The Board Game and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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On top of fashion, giant UHDTVs and Apple gear, gaming is one of the most popular product categories for holiday shoppers. Xbox Black Friday 2018 is likely going to be a big one this year considering how many deals we have been seeing on Microsoft’s flagship hardware throughout 2018. While not everyone is open for Thanksgiving, Microsoft’s Black Friday game deals will be everywhere as early as mid-November, and you won’t want to miss it. Head below for everything you need to prepare for the upcoming onslaught of Xbox One deals.
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After Amazon dropped its top electronics of the year guide over the weekend, it’s now time to prepare for Nintendo Black Friday. This year is heating up quick and we expect Nintendo’s hit console to appear in just about every major ad of the year. The big N will, however, have a series of its own deals and is likely readying its usual Black Friday Edition hardware offerings. Head below for everything you need to know on how to get your hands on the special releases and the best deals on Nintendo gear for the holidays.
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While much of the attention goes to Amazon, eBay, Walmart and the other major national retailers on Black Friday, don’t forget about the little guys. Amazon’s online sister-site Woot provides countless notable price drops throughout the year and this year will be no exception. While its offerings tend to be a mixed bag across just about every product category, Woot Black Friday sales can be a great place to get huge deals on niche gear and products that might not be as readily available at other retailers.
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Pre-orders for the new iPhone XR go live this Friday in 50 countries (with more coming shortly after) ahead of the October 26th launch. While we already took a brief look at the best iPhone XR cases out there in our XS/Max roundup, several more XR options are now live in anticipation of the release.

Apple dropped the usual set of first-party covers for the XS/Max but it looks like XR might only be getting a new clear case according to a sneaky international press release. Either way, head below for all the best iPhone XR cases available for your new handset.

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As expected, we are getting a wealth of 2018 holiday toy books ahead of this year’s official Black Friday ads. After announcing a massive overhaul to its online and in-store kids’ offerings just yesterday, we now have our hands on the Target Toy Book for 2018. 
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While Apple deals, massive UHDTVs and clothing tend to dominate the Black Friday deal season, there are loads of deals for music producers too. Guitar Center Black Friday deals are always filled with the hottest new recording gear, instruments and everything you need to kick-off your podcast career. You’ll want to watch out for that distracting sitewide sale they usually offer and focus in on the early online deals to maximize your savings if last year is any indication. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Head below to make sure your prepared for this year’s biggest Mac/iOS music and audio production deals at Guitar Center.
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