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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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Tiny Defense 2 on iOS goes free for the very first time (Reg. $3)

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 1:53 pm PT

The sequel to the popular Tiny Defense hit the App Store this summer. After seeing a quick price drop down to $1 from the usual $3 a couple months ago, Tiny Defense 2 is now available for free for the very first time. Already carrying a 4+ star rating, the game brings an enhanced version of what we loved about the original along with “new cartoon-style graphics”, 36 enemies and over 100 new levels.
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The new iRig HD 2 condenser mic for Mac/iOS is now available for purchase

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 1:36 pm PT

IK Multimedia has been pushing out loads of next generation audio production gear this year. From the new sub-$100 mic-pre interface and the upcoming iRig Keys I/O MIDI Keyboard to the Syntronik synth suite, IK has just about every aspect of your studio covered with all new gear. A few months back we caught word of the new iRig microphone product that was soon to be ready for prime time. Well, today is the day, and the iRig Mic HD 2 is now available for purchase from all your favorite music shops and online dealers…
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Gift cards up to 20% off bring even deeper Black Friday deals: Toys R Us, Under Armour, more

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 11:32 am PT

This week’s gift card deals are kicking off with a bang. Headlined by 20% off at Toys/Babies R Us, this is a fantastic way to get even deeper deals during Black Friday 2017 sales. Everything listed below comes courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store and will ship within hours via email for free. You will need a valid US PayPal account for purchase.
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Cabela’s Black Friday 2017 ad: GoPro bundles, apparel, sporting goods, more

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 11:00 am PT

Just about all of the major Black Friday 2017 ads are now live including this morning’s offerings from Walmart and HP, not to mention the likes of Best Buy, Target, eBay and more. The Cabela’s 2017 holiday ad has now surfaced with just about everything a hunter/outdoorsman could need. We are seeing nice deals on GoPro bundles, outdoor apparel, Sorel footwear, sporting goods and more…
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Don’t Starve survival RPG for iOS now matching all-time low at $1 (Reg. $3)

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 10:12 am PT

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition for iOS has now dropped to $1 on the App Store. The regular $3 game has never dipped lower than this and hasn’t gone this low since back in July. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 4,000 gamers.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: To the Moon, Motorsport Manager 2, more

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 9:53 am PT

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition, To the Moon, Motorsport Manager Mobile 2, Sputnik Eyes and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:

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DYMO Rechargeable 280 Hand-Held Label Maker now under $15 Prime shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 9 2017 - 8:05 am PT

Amazon is offering the DYMO LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker for $14.87. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s $20 below B&H, $10 or so under the regular price, and a few cents better than the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from 5,700 Amazon customers.
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First Aid Only All-Purpose 299-Piece Essentials Kit is now under $12 shipped on Amazon

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 1:16 pm PT

Amazon is offering the 299-Piece First Aid Only All-Purpose Essentials Kit for $11.74 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. But you can opt for the Office Depot via Amazon listing and grab it for $11.57 shipped. Regularly between $15 and $18, this is the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,600 Amazon customers.
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Canon PIXMA Color All-In-One Printer w/ AirPrint is now $40 shipped + more

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 1:03 pm PT

BuyDig’s official eBay Store is offering the Canon PIXMA MX492 Wireless Color All-In-One Printer with AirPrint for $39.99 shipped. Also available at Best Buy for the same price as part of its early Black Friday sale. That’s $30 under the original listing, $9 below Amazon, within $2 of the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 2,500 Best Buy customers.
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Logitech Z313 Speakers w/ Subwoofer drop to just $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+)

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 10:57 am PT

Amazon is offering the Logitech Z313 Speaker System for $24.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at the official Best Buy eBay Store. Well under the $50 MSRP, this is the lowest price we have tracked on this set at Amazon and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 3,500 Amazon customers.
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Office Depot Black Friday 2017 ad: Nest, Google Home, hard drives, monitors, more

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 10:30 am PT

The Black Friday 2017 ads have exploded today. Just this morning we have seen Best Buy, Staples, Macy’s and Meijer. And that’s on top of the Amazon, eBay and Target ads we saw previously (among many others). Now it’s time to take a look at what Office Depot will have come the end of the month. Headlined by the likes of Nest, Google, Samsung, WD and more, head below for all the details…
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The colorful Blyss iOS puzzler drops to just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $3)

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 10:04 am PT

The colorful and relaxing puzzler Blyss is now available for $1 on the App Store. Outside of a freebie App of the Week offer, this is matching the lowest price we have ever tracked. The regular $3 app was not only updated for iOS 11 but also includes a number of new themes and artwork. Rated 4+ from hundreds.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Tempest Pirate RPG, Picfx, more

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 9:50 am PT

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Picfx, Tempest: Pirate Action RPG, Blyss and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:

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Staples Black Friday 2017 ad: Echo Dot $30, Echo $80, printers, much more

Justin Kahn Nov 8 2017 - 8:30 am PT

Best Buy kicked off Black Friday 2017 very early this morning after seeing what Amazon, eBay, Target and more will have to offer at the end of the month. Today we are getting a look at what Staples has to offer for the big holiday season including Apple deals, Amazon gear and much more…
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Everyone should own a proper First-Aid kit, grab this 85-piece set for under $8

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 4:12 pm PT

Brandern (100% positive in the last 12 months from 2,889 ratings) via Amazon has the 85-Piece I Go Compact First Aid Kit with a hard shell case for hiking, camping and more at $7.63 shipped. And opting for Subscribe & Save will knock it down to $7.25. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25.

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OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer drops to just $50 on Amazon (Reg. up to $70)

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 3:56 pm PT

Amazon is offering the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer for $49.99 shipped. That’s 30% below the usual $70 price tag, within $2 of the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. The next best listing is Bed Bath and Beyond at $60. Rated 4+ stars from over 200 Amazon customers.
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Microsoft unveils massive new Xbox One X Curry 4 VIP bundle

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 3:38 pm PT

It is Xbox One X day folks. The “world’s most powerful gaming console” is now out in the wild. We have already seen our first deal on the machine and we will have a much closer look at it coming for you shortly. In the meantime, Microsoft has now unveiled the new Xbox One X “More Power” Curry 4 VIP Kit…
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Check out these new handmade aged denim iPhone X/8/Plus cases, pre-order now

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 1:22 pm PT

We see our fair share of unique iPhone cases and holders here at 9to5Toys. From all-grain leather to Disney X Otterbox cross-overs and these all-gold cases you’ll need to sell your house for, we’ve come across just about everything. Well this morning, a small company from the UK put its new all-denim iPhone X/8/Plus (as well as older models) cases up for pre-order. After a special adhesive manufacturing process, the recycled denim is crafted into a sturdy and stylish case for your new Apple handset.
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WaterField’s new Nintendo Switch case fits all your accessories in a compact leather carrier

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 12:47 pm PT

After launching its CitySlicker case for Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL and later Nintendo Switch, WaterField is back at it again. Well-known for its use of high-quality materials and craftsmanship, today the company is introducing its latest carrier for Nintendo’s insanely popular hybrid console.
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Farberware 17-Piece Kitchen Tool Set hits Amazon low at $11 Prime shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 11:16 am PT

Amazon is offering the Farberware Classic 17-Piece Kitchen Tool and Gadget Set for $10.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Walmart. Regularly up to $17 or so, it still fetches upwards of $30 at Bed Bath and Beyond, is currently listed at the Amazon all-time low and is the best price we can find. It is rated 3.7/5 stars with 65% of the nearly 1,300 customers leaving a 4+ star rating.
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You can already grab an Xbox One X with a free game bundled in for $500 shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 10:50 am PT

Microsoft’s next generation home gaming console releases to the masses today. The Xbox One X retails for $499.99 and we are already seeing it bundled with a free game. While there is certainly a chance we see some notable prices on this thing over Black Friday, it is likely safe to assume that most of the deepest deals will be very limited doorbusters.
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Simpler Pro on iOS is now available free on the App Store (Reg. $4)

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 10:21 am PT

The Simpler Pro organization and productivity app is now available for free. Regularly up to $4 on the App Store, you can now download it for nothing to all your iOS devices. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 4,000 users.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Day R Premium, Simpler Pro, more

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 10:09 am PT

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Simpler Pro, Day R Premium, Flight Unlimited Las Vegas and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:

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PUR Classic Faucet Filtration System drops to just $12 shipped (Reg. up to $20)

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 9:00 am PT

Target has the PUR Classic Faucet Filtration System for $12.23 shipped. As usual, REDcard holders can knock an extra 5% off. That’s about $8 under the going rate at Walmart, well under the best listing on Amazon and the lowest total we can find. About 65% of the 630 reviewers on Amazon have left a 4+ star rating.
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Grab the Ozark Trail 14-in-1 Multi-Tool for under $4 at Walmart today

Justin Kahn Nov 7 2017 - 8:21 am PT

Walmart is offering the Ozark Trail 14-in-1 Multi-Tool for $3.87 with free shipping in orders over $35. Opt for in-store pickup to side step any shipping fees otherwise. That’s about half off the next best listings at Amazon, matching the previous deal price and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 100 Walmart customers.
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The New Nintendo 2DS XL Poké Ball Edition is now available for purchase

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 5:02 pm PT

While pre-orders on the Black Friday exclusive Link Edition green 2DS handheld have now kicked off, the New Nintendo 2DS XL Poké Ball Edition is now available for purchase. While it may not end up as limited as the Black Friday Link green model, there’s a good chance this one could be hard to come by down the line.
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Makita 18V Cordless Upright/Hand Vacuum Kit drops to $99 shipped (Reg. $150+)

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 4:33 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum Kit in black or white for $99 shipped. That’s about $50 or more off the going rate, the lowest Amazon has offered and the best price we can find. The next best listing is Home Depot at $159. Rated 4+ stars from over 160 Amazon customers.
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Here’s the new LEGO-like Force Flyers DIY Fly n Drive Drone, available now

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 3:42 pm PT

Drones or quadcopters or whatever you would like to call them, have quickly gone from tools only Hollywood filmmakers use to something every 5th grader is crashing into your backyard. Once delegated to the film set, you can buy one of these things for under $20 and fly it around your house with a smartphone now. Companies like DJI have done a fantastic job at maintaining that high-end, professional focus it cut its teeth on while now offering up some very capable and pretty affordable machines for the rest of us.

While you will still have to fork out some decent cash for even the most affordable flyer from a well-known company, we recently spotted a new LEGO-style drone courtesy of Force Flyers at a much more affordable price. With a universal block building design, some light STEM learning features and the build it yourself LEGO like approach, it certainly caught our eye.
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Sugru Moldable Glue fixes/seals just about anything for under $13 Prime shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 12:01 pm PT

Amazon is offering the 8-Pack of Sugru Moldable Glue/Putty for $12.64 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s as much as $10 under the regular listing, within about $1 or so of the Amazon low and the best we can find. It is the number one best-selling Amazon Launchpad product in its category and carries a 4+ star rating from thousands on Amazon.
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Get deeper deals on Black Friday w/ up to 20% off gift cards: Under Armour, Cabela’s, more

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 11:37 am PT

We have some solid deals on gift cards today including 15% off iTunes and a number of options with free Best Buy credit attached. And now we are taking a look at the rest off today’s most notable GC offers. Everything below comes courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store and SVM Giftcards. You’ll need a valid US PayPal account for its deals, but you can expect them to arrive via email within hours (up to 24 hours). SVM ships everything for free to your front door.
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Petco Black Friday 2017 Ad: BOGO Free treats, 25% off Star Wars Pet Collection, more

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 10:44 am PT

Following the likes of eBay, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and many more, Petco’s Black Friday 2017 ad has now surfaced. We are seeing loads of deals on pet food, beds, costumes and much more. Head below for a look at the ad itself along with a list of some of the most notable deals in it.
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Clash of Dragmon on iOS gets its very first price drop: FREE (Reg. $1)

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 10:07 am PT

After releasing just recently, Clash of Dragmon: Origin on iOS is now available for free. Regularly $1, this is the very first price drop we have tracked. Its massive PvP battles have already garnered a 4+ star rating from hundreds.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Worms3, Cartolina Mobile Greetings, more

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 9:57 am PT

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Cartolina mobile greetings, Clash of Dragmon: Origin, Worms3 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:

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Today’s Best Game Deals: Ghost Recon Wildlands $24, BioShock Collection $20, more

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 9:26 am PT

In today’s best console game deals, Amazon is now offering Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS4 and Xbox one for just $29.99 shipped. However, Best Buy GCU members can grab it for just $23.99. While we did see a brief Xbox digital code for $25, this is matching our previous mention on both platforms for a physical copy even without GCU.

The rest of the most notable deals are listed below:

Assassin’s Creed Origins $48 (Reg. $60) | eBay
Stardew Valley Collector’s Edition $15 or $12 w/ GCU (Reg. $20) | Amazon/Best Buy
BioShock: The Collection $24 or $20 w/ GCU (Reg. $30) | Best Buy
Titanfall 2 Deluxe Edition $15 or $12 w/ GCU (Reg. $20) | Best Buy
Final Fantasy XV $25 or $20 w/ GCU (Reg. $30+) | Best Buy

Nintendo also unveiled the Zelda 2DS for Black Friday as well as a new Breath of the Wild bundle. The new Sky Gamblers game takes aerial combat next level and be sure to check out Amazon’s new Retro Zone store with vintage gaming deals and gifts.

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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MyProtein Impact Whey Isolate: Two 5.5-lb. bags for just $70 shipped ($50 off)

Justin Kahn Nov 6 2017 - 8:43 am PT

MyProtein is now offering 2 packages of its 5.5-lbs Impact Whey Isolate (multiple flavors) for $70 shipped. Simply add two 5.5-lb. packages to your cart and apply code ONETIME to redeem the discount. Regularly over $60 each, this is a fantastic time to stock up if you’re interested as you’re saving as much as $50 here.
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Best Mac/iOS Microphones for home recording

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 5:30 pm PT

Today we are taking a look at some of our favorite microphones for home recording, podcasts and well, anything you else you might need one for. While we have mainly focused this list on recording vocals or voice-overs, most of our picks also sound great with acoustic guitars and other instruments as well.
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Play-Doh Super Color Set: 20-Pack for $13 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $17)

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 3:34 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the 20-Pack Play-Doh Super Color Set for $13.06 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s over 20% below the usual price on Amazon, about $1 below the current Toys R Us sale, matching the all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 300 Amazon customers.
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Xbox One S Pre-Black Friday bundles: 500GB + 2 games & controller $249, many more

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 2:06 pm PT

Walmart is offering a stellar pre-Black Friday deal on Xbox bundles. Choose from the Ultimate Halo, Forza Horizon or Madden NFL 18 bundles plus get an extra Xbox game of your choice and an additional Xbox One controller for just $249 shipped. These bundles go for $250 without the additional $100 or so in extras. And the game options are quite nice here including the brand new Call of Duty WWII and Assassin’s Creed Origins, among others.
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Amazon Multi-Surface Glass Cleaner sale: 32 fl. oz. bottle from under $2 Prime shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 12:55 pm PT

Amazon is offering the 32 fl. oz. Multi-Surface Glass Cleaner for $1.79 after you clip the $1 on-page coupon and opt for Subscribe & Save. Even without the Subscribe & Save discount this is a solid price. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. It’s also an add-on item, meaning you’ll need to include it in an order of at least $25 to redeem the special price.
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Philips Sonicare iOS/Android Smart Electric Toothbrush: $160 shipped (Reg. $240)

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 12:01 pm PT

Amazon has the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Electric Toothbrush for iOS/Android at $159.99 shipped. Just be sure to clip the $30 on-page coupon. Regularly between $220 and $240, this is matching our previous mention and the lowest we can find for this model. It goes for $240 at Best Buy. Rated 4+ stars from over 280 Amazon customers.
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Grab a $100 Airbnb Gift Card for just $92 w/ free email delivery + many more

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 11:30 am PT

It has been a busy week for gift cards after seeing deep deals on iTunes cards, as well as Nike, Xbox and many more. Just to end the week off strong with some free money, we have even more for you down below. Courtesy of the official PayPal eBay account, everything listed below ships via email for free as long as you have a valid US PayPal account.
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Broken Sword 5 hits lowest price in years on iOS/Apple TV: $1 (Reg. $5)

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 10:25 am PT

Broken Sword 5 is now available for just $1 on the App Store. The mystery meets puzzle-adventure game usually goes for $5 but can now be yours for just $1 on iOS and Apple TV. Only once before have we seen it drop this low and that was years ago. It is rated 4+ stars from over 200 gamers and was recently updated for iOS 11 compatibility.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Afterlight, LightTrac, more

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 10:13 am PT

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Afterlight, SYS Pro, LightTrac and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:

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Prepworks 6-Piece ProKeeper Food Storage Set hits Amazon low at $36 shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 3 2017 - 8:47 am PT

Amazon is offering the Prepworks 6-Piece ProKeeper Food Storage Set for $35.99 shipped. Regularly $45+, this is the best price we can find and the lowest Amazon has offered this set for. It’s also a few dollars under the last deal we tracked. Rated 4+ stars from over 760 Amazon customers.
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SOG Fasthawk 2″ Steel Axe w/ Nylon Sheath drops to just $18 Prime shipped

Justin Kahn Nov 2 2017 - 4:36 pm PT

Amazon has the SOG Fasthawk Tactical 2-Inch Steel Blade Axe and Black Ballistic Nylon Sheath for $17.85. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly around $24 or so, this is the lowest we have seen it go for on Amazon and the best we can find. The next best listing is at Walmart. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 650 Amazon customers.
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Fiskars 12-inch Paper Trimmer drops down to just $10.50 at Amazon

Justin Kahn Nov 2 2017 - 3:18 pm PT

Amazon is offering the Fiskars 12-inch Recycled SureCut Trimmer for $10.49 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about half the regular price on Amazon/Staples, $6 under the best listing at Walmart and matching the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from hundreds.
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New Sky Gamblers game takes aerial combat next level, out now for iOS/Mac/Apple TV [Video]

Justin Kahn Nov 2 2017 - 1:57 pm PT

Atypical Games is responsible for a number of excellent games on the App Store and Mac App Store, but none more popular than its ongoing Sky Gamblers series. The aerial combat franchise has several sequels available for iOS devices having amassed fantastic reviews from an overwhelming number of gamers (20,000+). The folks at Atypical are ready to take us back to 40,000 feet with the new Sky Gamblers Infinite Jets for iOS, Apple TV and Mac.
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Grab the Lifeline Adjustable Aluminum Shovel before the snow comes at $15

Justin Kahn Nov 2 2017 - 1:12 pm PT

Amazon is offering the Lifeline AAA Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel in red for just $14.75 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than $5 off the regular price at Amazon/Home Depot, the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find.
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