Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.
After unveiling its brand new cord and accessory management folio earlier this week, the folks over at Pad & Quill are back with a pair of gorgeous new leather MacBook bags. We are getting two updated form factors here with the new Heritage Rolltop Leather Backpack and the Heritage Satchel Leather Laptop Bag.
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Well I have to admit, I’m a little late to the party when it comes to robot vacuums. My extended family and friends have been adopting them into their homes for a while now, so it’s time I did the same. My personal requirements aren’t overly exhaustive and I wanted to try something that wasn’t too expensive for my first go around. ECOVACS has been making a good name for itself in the space with its affordable products, so the new DEEBOT N79S Robot Vacuum Cleaner seemed like a great candidate.
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Amazon is offering the Sphero BB-9E App-Enabled Droid with Trainer for $79.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s $20 under the regular $100 price tag at Apple, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Beholder, Anthill, SnapFun Pro, Videoshop Video Editor and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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After early details leaked about the brand new Tomb Raider sequel today, SEGA has a little announcement of its own. After a quick leak this morning, SEGA has now officially announced that a new collection of SEGA classics are coming to current generation hardware with a number of interesting tweaks and enhancements.
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(Update 3/15 10.25am): Square Enix has now officially unveiled Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the debut trailer down below. The full reveal hits on April 27th.
It has been a few years now since we saw the last entry in the now rebooted Tomb Raider franchise. 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider was a success for the folks at Square Enix and rumors over the last year or more have pointed at a direct follow-up being in the works. After possible titles for the next game leaked via an unfortunate subway incident, followed by other spotty rumors, we now know Shadow of the Tomb Raider is coming out this year.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on FROST, Leo’s Fortune, Bridge Constructor Portal, Iron Marines,The Witness and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Last we heard from Pad & Quill the company debuted the Heritage Leather iPad Pro 10.5 Case after the world’s first handmade all-leather iPhone X bumper case made an appearance late last year. Today the company is back to expand its accessory lineup with the new TechFolio Cord Organizer.
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The folks over at SteelSeries have been the purveyors of high quality gaming peripherals and more for several years now. Everything from gaming headsets to mice, mechanical keyboards and mouse pads, the company has just about everything you could ever need to spec out your gaming room. And today, SteelSeries is unveiling the next generation Artcis headsets for PS4, and PC…
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Pool Break 3D Billiards, Mini Metro, Agent A, Doom and Destiny and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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While Anker has done a great job in the robotic vacuum space, undercutting Roomba and the like, ECOVACS is another one of those companies offering up the technology at a somewhat more affordable price tag. The company’s DEEBOT products cover all your automated vacuuming and mopping needs starting somewhere in the $250 range, give or take.
Today, ECOVACS is announcing its latest lineup of robotic cleaning devices with the next generation DEEBOT products.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on RedStory Lil Red Riding Hood, Battlevoid: Harbinger, Milkmaid of the Milky Way and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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While it may seem like there are several major retailers vying for our purchase dollars, there is really just one with a bunch of big names constantly on the chase. Amazon and its incredible Prime membership offers a level of value for shoppers that still isn’t matched anywhere else. Not only do the Prime membership perks at Amazon continue to grow every month, but that guaranteed free two-day shipping really can’t be beat.
Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy do have their own member programs with special perks, but the sheer selection of goods and fantastic pricing makes it hard to compete with everyone’s favorite online retail giant. While Target’s REDcard program knocks 5% off every purchase, the national retailer is now introducing free two-day shipping on a massive selection of goods online.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on NodeBeat, Infographics Lab, My Gratitude Journal and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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In today’s best game deals, Newegg is offering PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on Xbox One for $17.99 using code EMCPSPY65 at checkout. That’s $7+ under the regular price tag and the best we can find.
ICYMI: We still have the Xbox One X 1TB Console wth an extra controller, Destiny 2 and GTA V for $500 ($620 value). And Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con for $280 shipped + 15% off eShop credit.
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
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Rumors have been swirling around the internet for quite some time regarding what this year’s entry in the Call of Duty series would look like. Now, publisher Activision has finally announced some early details on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Hatchi – A retro virtual pet, OrasisHD, Epica 2 Pro and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Nintendo’s Super Mario Run for iOS/Android will soon be available for 50% off. In celebration of Mario Day on March 10th, Nintendo is expected to have a number of events and promotions running. One of which will be the full game unlock for Super Mario Run for 50% off.
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While February and March are usually considered to be among the slower months for game releases, it has been a pretty busy 2018 thus far. Monster Hunter World and the Shadow of the Colossus remaster dropped last month and March will be seeing the next entry in the Far Cry series, Microsoft’s new Sea of Thieves IP and a long, lost Assassin’s Creed title get some new life. And don’t forget about the Devil May Cry remaster collection and Kirby Star Allies for Switch.
All that and more in March 2018’s best video game releases below:
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Galaxy of Pen & Paper, 8bitWar: Netherworld, PetMoji and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Rumors and leaks regarding an upcoming PS4 bundle for the new God of War game have been all over the internet for the past month or more. Considering this is supposed to be the franchise’s return to glory, not to mention one of Sony’s most anticipated and beloved first party franchises, a special console bundle seemed imminent.
And to almost no one’s surprise, a little more than a month before the new game hits store shelves, Sony has now officially unveiled the new Limited Edition God of War PS4 Pro Bundle.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Legacy 2, Fotograf, Halide and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Today, the drum machine experts over at Roland are officially unveiling an updated version of the TR-8. The new TR-8S is designed to continue the company’s tradition of providing music makers and performers with some of the most iconic electronic drum sounds in history.
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Last month we caught our first glimpse of the Dark Horse Super Mario Encyclopedia hardcover book. Spanning the entire history of the series (up until Odyssey that is), the 256-page encyclopedia is filled with information on the series, visuals, concept art, collectible guides and much more.
As we mentioned, Dark Horse has a habit of announcing the special edition version of its products a couple of weeks after the initial debut, much like what we saw with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides and the NES cartridge-style Deluxe edition. Well, as expected, the Limited Edition version of the upcoming Super Mario Encyclopedia book has now been unveiled. And this time, it has a literal trick up its sleeve.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Easy Backup Pro, ReliCam, Baldur’s Gateand more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Microsoft and Sony have both now officially revealed the debut cinematic trailer and initial details about the new Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden. Based on the pen and paper game, the new title is coming to Xbox One and PS4 this year and it looks quite intriguing.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Earth 3D, LEGO Harry Potter, Icewind Dale, AirDisk Pro and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Well, we have certainly seen our fair share of unique fitness trackers and body sensor technology. But the folks responsible for VHOOP are taking a bit of a different approach. The new connected fitness device is essentially a smart hula hoop designed to make your workouts a little bit more fun while offering up a broad set of analytics via its Bluetooth connectivity.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Demon’s Rise, Shadowmatic, Meteor Multitrack Recorder and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Sea of Thieves is washing onto store shelves in just under one month’s time now. Microsoft is pushing Rare’s upcoming open-world pirate game as the next big exclusive for Xbox One. After running what appeared to be a successful closed beta last month, Microsoft is celebrating the launch of 2018’s first big pirate game with a brand new special edition Xbox One S bundle.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Fontmania, 8bitWar: Origins, Normal Lost Phone the game and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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With camera laden drones filling the sky and action cameras in just about everyone’s hands at this point, the need for portable and reliable storage is at an all-time high. While cloud-like services are, in many ways, just as viable an option as physical media, there’s nothing like a handy SD card in a pinch when your drives are getting full.
As part of its Mobile World Congress showcase announcements, Western Digital and SanDisk have a number of new SSDs on the slate as well what is being called the “world’s fastest UHS-I flash memory card.”
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Sony is now offering a free $15 credit with purchases of $100 or more on PSN. Just spend $100 using your PSN Wallet and you’ll receive an automatic $15 credit on your account there after. This is a great chance to get a bit of cash back on digital pre-orders and well, anything else that might catch your eye on Sony’s digital storefront.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on LEGO Star Wars, Riddlord: The Consequence, Infinity Dungeon VIP, Magic Launcher Pro and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Colorware makes a wide selection of bespoke and custom-painted electronics gear for just about all of your favorite manufacturers, as any avid 9to5Toys reader would know by now. That includes everything from a custom Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboard to PlayStation 4 covers, Bose headphones and even Nintendo Switch gear. Needless to say, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.
Last summer, Colorware introduced a custom-painted set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con in limited run. The vintage NES style paint job went over well with customers and now the company is tapping into that vintage aesthetic once again for the new Limited Edition 8-bit designs…
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Nexomon, Fowlst, 2Do and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Suit up and get the proton packs out, the Ghostbusters franchise is looking to tap into the mobile augmented reality success of Pokémon Go. As part of Google’s ARCore announcement alongside the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps have now announced a new AR Ghostbusters title in development for iOS and Android devices. We have some early details on the game along with the first teaser trailer and some visuals of the new title down below ahead of its release sometime this year.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on iTrackBites, Route – Delivery Tracker, Monster RPG 2, Essential Anatomy 5 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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One of our favorite premium Apple accessory makers is back at it again. Today Pad & Quill is introducing its brand new Heritage Leather iPad Pro 10.5 Case. As per usual, you can expect a particularly close attention to detail, high-end materials and the legendary P&Q warranty. Head below for more details.
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Anyone familiar with 9to5Toys and Logic Pros knows how much we like the IK Multimedia production gear. It might not be the absolute best-of-the-best out there, but the affordable price tags, more than capable functionality and seamless integration with our Apple gear puts it atop our list of some of the best in the price range.
Late last year we had a chance to go hands-on with the new iRig Keys I/O hybrid MIDI controller and audio interface. We already found the keyboard to be an amazing pick up for anyone just starting out with music production and even an awesome secondary controller/portable studio for everyone else. Well, today IK announced some new functionality when it comes to direct integration with Apple’s flagship music production software in the form of a new plug-in.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Dr. Seuss apps, Brave Guardians TD, Perfect Web Browser+ and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Bandai Namco and Sega are teaming for a new mobile cross-over promotion. Sonic the Hedgehog and PAC-MAN will be jumping in to each other’s games on iOS and Android. While bringing gaming’s fastest character together with one of its slowest might not seem like the most obvious move, if you ever wanted to zip around a Sonic-themed PAC-MAN maze with everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog, now’s your chance.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Chess Pro, Evoland, Rocket Riot, Call of Duty 4 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Generally speaking, Toy Fair New York is dominated by new hardware from the biggest toy manufacturers in the world. LEGO, Star Wars, Mattel, Hasbro and others have all shown new building kits, characters and STEM sets. But now it’s time to look at a new escape room-style board game.
After making the rounds in the crowdfunding space last year, and then finally being picked up by Mattel shortly thereafter, Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment is now ready for prime time. The unique board game is taking cues from the increasing popularity of those physical escape rooms popping up in a town near you.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Simpler Pro, Money Pro: Personal Finance, Essential Anatomy 5, Iesabel and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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As expected, Star Wars themed technologies and products have covered the show floor at Toy Fair 2018. We have already seen the new line up of action figures from Hasbro, but now it’s time to get a little furrier. Turns out, everyone’s favorite Wookiee is getting the FurReal treatment at this year’s show…
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(Update 2/22 2:00pm): Pre-orders for the Super Mario Encyclopedia Hardcover Book are now down 20% at $23.99 shipped.
Publisher Dark Horse and the folks over at Nintendo have been quite successful with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides. The Zelda Encyclopedia features hundreds of pages detailing the titular hero, the princess of time and Hyrule itself through the ages. Needless to say, it is a must-own for hardcore Legend of Zelda fans and now it looks like Super Mario and friends will be getting the same treatment.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Little Nugget: Baby Milestones, Crowman & Wolfboy, Typic – Text on Photos and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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