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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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Audio-Technica unveils a series of new Bluetooth headphones at IFA 2017

Audio-Technica is introducing a few additions to its current headphone lineup today at IFA 2017 in Germany. Already the makers of some of our favorite options in various price ranges, we are getting a new wireless over-ear set as well some in-ears. While Audio-Technica does cater to just about everyone in terms of price, these new cans will certainly land in the more affordable range.
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Nintendo Switch Indie Showcase: No More Heroes, Super Meat Boy Forever, more

As successful as Switch has been for Nintendo, it hasn’t been without criticism including warped consoles and a somewhat underwhelming launch lineup. Despite some fantastic titles already available on the platform like the near-perfect Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, Arms and Splatoon 2, Nintendo is going to have to do more than bring the Rabbids to the Mushroom Kingdom to keep the hype going. Fortunately, today’s “Nindies” game showcase has brought a lot more to the table…
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Anova Bluetooth Sous Vide Precision Cooker now $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

Best Buy is offering the Anova Culinary Bluetooth Sous Vide Precision Cooker (800 Watts, A2.2-120V-US) for $99.99 shipped. That’s $80 under the original price, $50 below Amazon, matching the Prime Day 2017 listing and the best we can find. It is a number one best-seller and carries a 4+ star rating from hundreds on Best Buy and almost 2,500 Amazon customers.
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Cuisinart’s best-selling 15-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set for $38 shipped

Beach Camera via Rakuten is offering the Cuisinart 15-Piece Stainless Steel Hollow Handle Knife Block Set (C77SS-15PK) for $37.99 shipped. That’s more than 50% below the orignal price and $2 below the Amazon all-time low. While we have seen it for a few dollars less, this is the best price currently available. This set goes for $51 at Best Buy. It is a number one best-seller on Amazon where it has received a 4+ star rating from nearly 1,000 customers.
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Western Digital unveils updated My Cloud Home NAS drives, available now

Western Digital’s My Cloud Network Attached Storage solutions are among some of the most consumer friendly options on the market. Many of the other cloud-enabled hard drives out there can be much more complicated and look like you have a server in your living room. WD has been a trusted name in consumer storage for years, so it doesn’t come as much surprise it would bring this tech to the masses. Personally, I think everyone should have some kind of NAS-like technology made available to them these days, so we were excited to hear about Western’s Digital’s next generation personal NAS drives…
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Roland’s DJ-99 2-Channel DJ Mixer drops to $115 shipped (Reg. up to $250)

Adorama is now offering the Roland DJ-99 2-Channel DJ Mixer for $114.99 shipped. That’s $135 off the original $250 listing, $95 below the best Amazon listing right now and the best we have tracked. It still goes for $249 at Guitar Center. Reviews are hard to come by here, but what is out there is generally positive and Roland’s other DJ/production gear gets great ratings.
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Beyerdynamic packs its Tesla drivers into the new wireless Aventho headphones

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While seemingly tailored specifically towards audio professionals and critical listeners, Beyerdynamic headphones are among our favorite out there regardless. I use a pair of DT 770 Pro over-ears on a regular basis in my home studio/office and as far as I am concerned they can’t be beat for sound quality and comfort in the price range. Certainly still on the pricey side, Beyer has dropped a few options that might be considered to be a little bit more appropriate for casual use on-the-go like the T51i among others. And now we are getting word of its latest set of high-end cans for portable use…
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Lowe’s Gift Cards: $225 for $200 w/ free email delivery + more

(Update 8/29 3:40pm): Newegg offers $50 Uber Gift Cards for $45 with free email delivery when using code EMCRJCK76 at checkout. And you can purchase up to two of them at once. That up to 10% in free Uber money your’e likely going to spend anyway at some point.

While we have a nice list of discounted gift cards still available including GameStop, JCPenney, Domino’s and much more, we are now seeing a $200 Lowe’s card with an additional $25 in credit for $200. This deal comes courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store which will ship them for free via email within hours (up to 24 hours). You will need a valid US PayPal account to redeem the offer.
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Dell intros its own VR headset for Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Platform

While it it still hasn’t quite captured our imaginations fully just yet, the rise of virtual reality gaming and the like is well under way. Products like Sony VR, Oculus and even the HTC Vive have been around for a while now, but the technology still hasn’t quite permeated through the masses just yet. With the fairly recent announcement of Microsoft’s Window Mixed Reality platform, it likely won’t be long before the Xbox division jumps in to the next dimension as well.

Unveiled today, the first hardware directly compatible with the still somewhat mysterious new Microsoft VR/AR platform is the Dell Visor. Featuring a now familiar looking form factor, the Visor will be available later this year as the first out of the gate for Redmond’s new Mixed Reality platform.
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Under Armour Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle for $22 Prime shipped

Amazon is offering the Under Armour Dominate 24 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle with Flip Top Lid for $21.84. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $8 under the next best price, the lowest it has been offered for on Amazon and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,000 Amazon customers.
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Secret of Mana remake coming to PS4 & Steam w/ new visuals and multiplayer [Video]

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Back in the early 90’s a little Japanese role playing game franchise saw its very first release, followed by what many (including myself) would consider to be one of the best JRPGs ever made: Secret of Mana. The game, and the entire series to some degree, is one of the earliest action-based role playing games and has carried a strong following ever since. After Square Enix unveiled plans to release the Seiken Densetsu Collection (that is what the Mana series is called in Japan) that included all three games from the series, the company has now announced the official Secret of Mana remake for PS4, Vita and Steam…
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Hamilton Beach’s TrueAir Purifier hits Amazon low at $33 shipped (Prime only)

Amazon is offering its Prime members the Hamilton Beach TrueAir Allergen-Reducing Ultra Quiet Air Purifier for $33.15 shipped. That’s about 50% off the orignal listing, the lowest it has been offered for on Amazon and the best we can find. It goes for $40+ at Walmart and Best Buy. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,900 Amazon customers.
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IK debuts the new iRig Keys I/O MIDI keyboard with built-in interface for iOS/Mac

IK Multimedia has a plethora of gear available to aspiring producers, musicians, engineers and more. Everything from hardcore production software to mobile speakers and interfaces, the company has something for just about anybody. After releasing its new iRig Pro I/O interface for iOS, Mac and PC users recently, IK is back at it again with its latest generation MIDI keyboard. And this time around, it is more than just a bed of keys and sliders for controlling your favorite iOS/Mac instruments…
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Battlefield 1 Xbox One S + extra controller, Rainbow Six Siege: $240 ($370+ value)

While you’re more than likely busy trying to get an Xbox One X as pre-orders are now live on Amazon, we have spotted a solid deal on Xbox One S. The Battlefield 1 console bundle with an extra controller and a copy of Rainbow Six Siege can be yours for just $239.99 shipped courtesy of trusted game dealer AntOnline via eBay Daily Deals. With the added value of the extra controller and game, you’re saving as much as $130 with today’s deal.
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Nintendo releases a brand new trailer for the SNES Classic Edition Console

Pre-orders on the highly anticipated SNES Classic Edition remake sold out very quickly after going live for a brief time at Walmart in the middle of the night and nearly crashing the GameStop website yesterday. As if we weren’t excited enough already, Nintendo has now dropped a new retro-infused trailer for its miniature Super Nintendo…
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Square is bringing Final Fantasy XV to iOS and Android [Video]

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Despite receiving its fair share of criticism since release last year, Final Fantasy XV is largely considered to be a success with several spin-offs and expansion DLCs carrying the project into 2017. While I certainly thought we might see a Switch announcement for the latest fantasy epic, it looks like Square will be turning to mobile platforms first.
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Forget Nintendo Switch, grab a Sega Dreamcast instead: $45 shipped + more

Update: You can now get the Sega Genesis Classic Game Console (refurbished) for $26.49 shipped from Worlds Best Deals through Rakuten. This normally goes for $100 new from Amazon, so you save almost 75% here. Worlds Best Deals also has the Atari Flashback 7  (refurbished) on sale for $19.99 shipped, normally $50 new at Amazon. If you’re into retro gaming, these are some deals that you just can’t pass up.

GameStop is offering a pre-owned Sega Dreamcast Console for $44.99 shipped right now. That’s about $5 off the usual price at GameStop (if they are even available) and the best price we can find from a reputable dealer. While it may be possible to find one for less at a local game shop or on eBay in a bundle or something, you’ll have to do some digging and probably get lucky.
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