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.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including BioShock, Pin – Extendable Productivity, Binaural Sleep Beats and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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. Expand Expanding Close
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… Expand Expanding Close
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… Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Waterlogue, Beat Sneak Bandit, Year Walk, DEVICE 6 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Previously chosen as an Apple Editor’s Choice pick, KingHunt is now available for free on the App Store for the first time since 2014. Sitting at around $1 or more for the last couple years, you can now download the game for free to all your iOS devices. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 2,000 gamers. Expand Expanding Close
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… Expand Expanding Close
(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.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Note-Ify Notes, Cloud Outliner 2 Pro, Sketchworthy, Youda Survivor HD and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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. Expand Expanding Close
This week’s top gift card deals are highlighted by up to 20% off at JCPenney, Sears, GameStop, Sears and an interesting iTunes gift card offer. These deals come courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store and require a valid US PayPal account. They will ship for free via email within hours (up to 24 hours). Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including He Likes The Darkness, Jump Desktop (Remote Desktop), Beholder, Haze and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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… Expand Expanding Close
The physics-based puzzler Drop Flip Seasons is now available for free. Outside of a brief launch window sale, this is the very first time we have seen the game go completely free on the App Store. Regularly up to $3, it has garnered a 4+ star rating from nearly 800 gamers. Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Drop Flip Seasons, Draw Pad Pro,Ticket to Earth and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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… Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including F1 2016, To the Moon, Star Walk HD, Solitairica and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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… Expand Expanding Close
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. Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including SkySafari 5, Money Pro, Alien Tribe 2, Lara Croft GO, Train Conductor 2: USA and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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. Expand Expanding Close