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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.

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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Batman Arkham City GOTY, Pool Break 3D, more

(Update): Grab a $100 iTunes credit for $85 with email delivery from PayPal

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Neo Monsters, Pool Break 3D, Street Fighter IV CE, Batman Arkham City GOTY for Mac and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:


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Best iPhone & iPad Lightning Interfaces for home or on-the-go recording

Recording on iPhone and iPad has never been so exciting. With the plethora of software in combination with the near endless list of hardware options out there, it is easier than ever to record full songs, podcasts and even soundtracks directly to a mobile Apple device. We have always been big fans of what IK Multimedia has done in the space and companies like Apogee and Focusrite continue to turn out high-quality recording solutions for mobile producers.

We thought it would be a great time, ahead of the busy holiday season, to break down some of the best options out there for 2017. Down below you’ll find our top picks for the best Lightning iOS Interfaces in various price ranges to keep the tape rolling on all your mobile masterpieces…
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Reg. $20/$14

Make preparing dinner even easier w/ this 5-Blade Mandoline: $14 Prime shipped

Lifewit Direct (100% positive in the last 12 months for 2,629 ratings) via Amazon is offering its 5-Blade Mandoline Vegetable Slicer for $19.99. But if you use code ZKW2QCSA at checkout, your total drops to $13.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $5 under the regular price and the lowest we have tracked. Rated 4+ stars from over 70 Amazon customers.
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Reg. up to $10+/$7.50

Protect your Nintendo Switch w/ this case + play stand for under $8 Prime shipped

(Update 10/18 4:15pm): iVAPO via Amazon is offering its Nintendo Switch Carrying Case with Large Mesh Pocket for just $5.93 Prime shipped using code QJ3W38HF at checkout (Reg. $11).

Jelly Comb Direct (100% positive in the last 12 months from 9,749 ratings) via Amazon is offering its Nintendo Switch Protective Case Play Stand for just $7.64. Simply use code 5KTUJKWE during checkout. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than 20% below the original listing, about $1.50 under the going rate and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars on Amazon.
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Reg. $11/$7.50

The adorable Funko POP! Star Wars Last Jedi Porg can be yours for $7.50

Porgs are the newest, most adorable additions to the Star Wars cast of characters. One of the little penguin-like creatures made a brief appearance in the latest trailer for the Last Jedi (seen below) and will now be immortalized as one of those amazing little FunKo POP! figures. You can now grab the Funko POP! Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg for just $7.50 on Amazon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25.
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Sony PS4 Sale of the Dead from $5: Resident Evil 7, Witcher 3, Alien Isolation, more

As Halloween quickly approaches, Sony has now kicked off week 1 of its Sale of the Dead promotion on PSN. We are seeing deals on loads of spooky PS4 titles from Resident Evil to Dead Island and even a solid price on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to match what Xbox gamers got this morning. Keep in mind, you’ll need to be a PS Plus member to get the prices listed below, but many of the deals are notable without as well.
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Reg. $10/$10

Bring home a brand new 2.6-Quart Rice Cooker for $10 (Today only)

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering Insignia 2.6-Quart Rice Cooker for $9.99. It ships free in orders over $35 or you can pick it up in-store to avoid the $5+ shipping fee. Also available via Best Buy’s eBay Store but you will get hit with $8 shipping. That’s $10 off the usual listing and the best price we can find anywhere. Rated 4+ stars from over 180 Best Buy customers.
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WaterField unveils its leather Ranger Holster for iPhone 8/Plus/X, pre-order now

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The San Francisco-based accessory maker WaterField has been pumping out high-quality, hand-made gear for years now. Along with a few other major players in the space, its designs and products are among our favorite options for keeping our coveted Apple devices covered and safe.

After Apple unveiled the new iPhone 8/Plus along with the edge-to-edge iPhone X, it was only a matter of time before WaterField introduced its new carriers. While the company already has a few options for the new devices, today it is launching the Ranger iPhone 8/Plus/X Leather Holster Case…
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Amazon offers deep deals on Gain laundry products from $10 Prime shipped

Amazon is currently offering a pair of $3 coupons on a series of Gain laundry products. Just be sure to clip the $3 coupon on both this page and this one. There are a number of products that appear in both sales offering a quick $6 off. Along with solid ratings, everything ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. We have picked a few notable options below to get you started:
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Sony debuts mirror-finish Star Wars Battlefront 2 PS4 Pro console bundle, more

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It is shaping up to be a big holiday season for the Star Wars franchise. The latest entry in the film series is set to hit theaters in mid-December while the sequel to Battlefront is releasing on November 17th for all major gaming consoles. Just last week EA kicked off the early beta for Star Wars Battlefront 2, giving gamers a chance to get a sneak peak at some of the title’s new additions along with a taste of various game modes. While reviews were somewhat lackluster for the initial Battlefront release, it looks as though EA has tidied up most of the rough edges this time around.

Sony certainly seems to think it will be a success this time around considering the new PlayStation bundles it just announced. Both PS4 Pro and the standard version are getting the Star Wars treatment just in time for the holidays with a pair of new limited edition console bundles.
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Best desktop speakers for Mac users: Logitech, Mackie, KRK and more from $14

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Choosing the perfect pair of desktop speakers usually boils down to what you want to do with them and how much you’re willing to spend. Personally I think a studio monitor is best for someone looking for a more audiophile-like experience without spending a fortune. Whereas if you’re just looking for casual YouTube speakers that sound great with your Apple Music account as well, a simple multimedia speaker will certainly do the trick.

Either way, we have something for everyone down below with our top picks. Ranging from $14 up to $400 or so for the pair, most of the usual suspects are once again appearing on this year’s list including Logitech, IK Multimedia and KRK.
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$3/yr

Motor Trend Magazine Print + Digital: 4 yrs. for just $12 shipped

DiscountMags is once again offering a 4 year subscription to Motor Trend magazine for just $12 shipped with digital access included using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. At just $3 per year, this is matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this mag outside of rare bundle deals during end-of-year/holiday sales. That’s $24 below Motor Trend direct, $28 under Amazon and matching our previous low.
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Reg. $170/$130

Panasonic’s 2.2 Cu. Ft. Family-Size Microwave drops to $130 for today only

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Panasonic 2.2 Cu. Ft. Family-Size Microwave in white (NN-SN946W) for $129.99 shipped. Regularly $170, that’s $40 off the going rate and the best we can find. Similar sized Panasonic microwaves go for $180 and up over at Amazon. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 175 Best Buy customers.
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The Vaultz Utility Box w/ Combi Lock is great for at home or the office: $11 Prime shipped

Amazon is offering the Vaultz Utility Box with Combination Lock in Black (VZ00192) for $11.04. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $7 below Home Depot, 15% under the going rate on Amazon and the best we can find. We have never seen this color go for less. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 1,200 Amazon customers.
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TechMatte’s 3-Pack of iPhone X Screen Protectors + installation tool for $3

TechMatte (99% positive in the last 12 months for 54,737 ratings) via Amazon is offering its 3-Pack of iPhone X Tempered Glass Screen Protectors with Easy Installation Tray for $2.96. Simply use code OZ9CW8O7 at checkout to redeem the special price. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $8 or so, this is the lowest we have tracked on this particular set.
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