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.
Adorama is once again offering the Samson MTR101A 1-inch Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Pop Filter for $44.99 shipped. That’s more than $100 below the original listing, $10 better than Amazon, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Rated 4/5 stars on Amazon and Adorama.
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(Update 6/20 3:50pm): Newegg’s official eBay Store is offering the PS4 PlayStation VR headset for $299.99 shipped (Reg. $400).
Back at the beginning of last month, the Oculus Rift bundles saw up to $200 price drops at Amazon, bringing the system down to one of the best prices we had seen. And now, until June 24th, the Oculus Rift + Oculus Touch Bundle with 7 games will also include a $100 Oculus Store credit to spend on additional software and more. Now at $599.98 shipped, with the added value of the store credit, this is certainly one of the best times to jump in to VR gaming we have seen yet. Details below.
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The popular puzzler Word Seek HD for iOS is now available for free. It has gone for as much as $2 since July of last year on the App Store. So if you’re into your crossword puzzle like iOS apps, grab this while you can.
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BuyDig’s official eBay Store is offering the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Special Edition Headphones (Chrome Version 250 ohm) for $139 shipped. That’s $50 under the original listing, $30 below the next best price and the lowest we can find. While reviews are somewhat light on this model, Beyerdynamic is among our favorite headphone makers out there.
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Anker has been busy lately. Not only does it offer some some of the best value out there for its massive lineup of Apple accessories and more, but it has also expanded itself a few times. The company has gracefully stepped into our homes with the Eufy moniker and now with its new smart audio brand, Zolo. The Zolo Liberty+ truly wireless earbuds are on deck first with a Kickstarter campaign that has just launched…
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Parallels is our favorite way to run Windows and other operating systems on the Mac and today it is going 25% off for its Birthday Sale. Regularly, $79.99 for Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac, you can now grab it for just $59.99 shipped. While not the lowest we have ever tracked, it is the current best price available on the popular software package. And it doesn’t go on sale very often.
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At this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference Apple gave out some pretty awesome Levi’s jean jackets, along with some other goodies and an Apple TV developer kit. Along with a pin signifying each dev’s country of origin, the jackets and gift packages were handed out to Apple’s favorite coders from around the world at this year’s event. Unfortunately, that means most of us didn’t get one. But it looks as though they are starting to pop up on eBay across a number of different auctions.
The popular Line Birds is now available for free on the App Store. This is the very first time we have seen it dip below $1 since October of last year. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 23,000 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Line Birds, iBasket Pro, Orderly, OK Golf, Sproggiwood and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Reg. $40/$30
Amazon once again has the Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush for $39.99, but if you clip the $10 on-page coupon your total drops to just $29.99 shipped. Available in black or white. That’s more than half off the original listing, matching our previous mention and the best price we can find. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,100 customers.
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While June tends to be slow when it comes to console releases because of all the attention on E3, we do have some notable drops this month. This year’s E3 showcases from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Bethesda and EA certainly did not disappoint with major new IP, the Xbox One X and so much more being officially unveiled. But for right now, it is time to focus on what we can play this month. A couple new fighters have already released, Elder Scrolls is getting a major new expansion, and a Sony favorite from yesteryear makes a triumphant return in June’s best console releases….
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The official Dyson eBay Store is currently offering 20% off everything it has available from now through June 20th. Dyson’s eBay Store is already the best place to get great deals on its popular home goods, so if you’re in the market for a new vacuum or fan, now is the time to jump in. Simply use code PSUMMER20 and checkout with PayPal to redeem the additional discount. Dyson has loads of different products available on its eBay Store at already notable prices including upright/stick vacs, Hot + Cool fans and much more.
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We are back again this week with another nice batch of discounted gift cards from the likes of Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Cabela’s, iHOP, Southwest Airlines and more. As usual, most of the deals come courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store which will ship the cards to you via email within hours (up to 24 hours). You will require a valid US PayPal account to purchase those options. Otherwise, the rest of the offers come from trusted dealer SVM Giftcards which will ship them to your front door free of charge.
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Amazon has the Neverkink Series 4000 Commercial Duty Pro Garden Hose (9844-75, 3/4-Inch by 75-feet) for $27.48 shipped. This hose usually goes for $50 or so and this is the lowest Amazon has offered it for. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,100 customers.
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H20floss (99% positive in the last 12 months from 1,384 ratings) via Amazon is offering its Water Dental Flosser With 12 Multifunctional Tips for $31.96 shipped. That’s almost $10 under the regular price, within $2 of the the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,500 Amazon customers.
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We have spotted some notable gaming peripheral deals today starting with the Logitech G403 Prodigy Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse for $49.99 shipped at Best Buy. That’s more than $20 under the regular price and the best we can find. It is rated 4+ stars from over 320 customers and the best-selling PC gaming mice on Amazon.
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Digits, the calculator for humans is now available for free on iOS. It has been listed at $4 for over a year now without budging. This is the first time since April 2016 it has been available for free. Rated 4+ stars from over 7,800 users.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Word Seek HD, Digits, the calculator for humans, Orderly, Home Design 3D, Ninja Village and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Earlier this month, Mophie unveiled its new wireless charging case and accessories line for iPhone 7/Plus and Samsung Galaxy S8/Plus. At the heart of the new system is the charge force case which allows your iPhone/Android device to connect with a series of add-on accessories for wireless charging and more. This is the first time the company has removed the battery from the actual case to provide fully wireless charging via a simple magnet system. Head below for some quick hands-on impressions of the iPhone version of the charge force case and the charge force powerstation mini…
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Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are the big three and it’s almost impossible to imagine a fourth gaming platform vying for the attention of gamers everywhere. And while it’s hard to say what the end goal might be at this point, Atari is now confirmed to be making a brand new gaming console…
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BuyDig is offering the Beyerdynamic DT 770 i Headphones for $94.99 shipped using code YADIG5 at checkout. That’s more than $100 below the regular price from retailers like Guitar Center, $5 under our previous sale price which is still available on Amazon and the best we can find. The 16-ohm drivers will work with your iPhone right out of the box. They carry a 3.9/5 star rating on Amazon and Beyerdynamic cans are generally among some of our favorite options in the price range.
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Amazon is offering the DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo Thermal Label Printer (1752265) for $27.65 shipped. While this is a timed Lightning Deal, it will last all day or until all available stock has been claimed. This model regularly sells for up to $60 or more and this is by far the lowest we have ever seen it go for on Amazon. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,300 Amazon customers.
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Amazon has the Wahl Elite Pro High Performance Haircut Kit (79602) for $39.97 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s as much as $10 under some listings, within $1 of the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. It carries a 4+ star rating from 950 Amazon customers and is the very best-selling hair clipper bundle on Amazon.
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Amazon is offering its Prime members the Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Portable Grill2Go Gas Grill for $79 shipped. Also available at Lowe’s. That’s about $70 under the original listing, matching the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 600 Amazon customers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including almost the entire Lifeline franchise, Heroes of Loot, Cut the Buttons, SteamWorld Heist and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
DiscountMags is offering Popular Science and Wired magazine for just $7.99 shipped using code 9TO5TOYS during checkout. Anytime either of these titles dips below $5 it is notable. But at $4 each, you’ll want to grab this bundle while you can. For comparison sake, a full year of Wired goes for $20+ and Popular Science will run you $15 on Amazon.
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Cut the Buttons HD for iPad is now available for free. Regularly $3, we haven’t seen this version of the game go free since 2015. We also have Cut the Buttons for iPhone on sale today as well for $1. Although we have seen that one go free in the last few months. They combine for a 4+ star rating from over 10,000 users.
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Well, you did it again. You waited until the last minute to pick the big guy up something awesome for his special day. Whether you still haven’t gotten Dad anything yet, or are looking for some add-on gifts to fill it out, we have you covered. Everything in the lists below, from smart home products and audio to tools and items for around the house, will ship by Father’s Day (for Prime members only, in most cases) and will certainly give you some great ideas.
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Originally announced at CES this year, the new Philips 4K TVs are set to launch starting today. The new sets feature support for Chromecast and Google Home technology, as well as High Dynamic Range and voice command support. Head below for more details.
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Status Audio (97% positive in the last 12 months from 421 ratings) via Amazon is offering 9to5Toys readers its OB-1 Open Back Studio Monitor Headphones for $49 shipped. Simply use code STATUS38 at checkout to redeem the discount. That’s almost half the usual $79 price tag, the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from almost 80 Amazon customers.
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Ordereasyas123 (99.9% Positive feedback) via eBay is offering Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Membership Cards for $43.99 shipped. That’s $17 off the regular price and the best we can find. They go for around $53 on Amazon right now. While not the lowest we have ever tracked, this is the current best price around and a great chance to extend your membership at a discount.
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The Where’s Waldo-like Hidden Folks for iOS is getting its very first price drop today. Regularly $4, you can now download the game along with over 100+ iMessages stickers for just $2.99. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,000 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including AirDisk Pro, SkySafari 5 Pro, Epica Pro, Total War: SHOGUN 2 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
A series of new amiibo were announced alongside Nintendo’s E3 presentation for Super Mario Odyssey, the new Metroid 3DS game and more. We are starting to see them go up for pre-order at Best Buy with some sweet discounts for GCU members. Be sure to jump on these while you can as there is no telling when they will sell out.
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Razer is well known for its PC gaming accessories from hardcore headsets to keyboards, mice and more. While the company does have some products available for console gamers, it is a much more limited selection. Good news is the company is set to debut a brand new headset with support for PC as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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CityMaps2Go Pro » Plan Trips, Guide & Offline Map for iOS is now available for free. This is the first time we have seen the regularly $10 app go free since the holiday season last year. Rated 4+ stars from over 8,400 users.
iOS Universal: CityMaps2Go Pro » Plan Trips, Guide & Offline Map: FREE (Reg. $10)
After seeing a rare deal on Steam gift cards yesterday, the official PayPal eBay Store is now extending that offer to PlayStation Store, Xbox, ThinkGeek, Nintendo and GameStop cards. You’ll receive an extra 10% off with purchases of $100 or more. So add any two of the below $50 gift cards to your cart to receive the discount. PayPal will ship them for free via email within hours (up to 24 hours) and you’ll need a valid US PayPal account for purchase.
(Update 6/15 3:16pm): Apple has now selected Beat Stomper as the new Free App of the Week.
The music-driven platformer Beat Stomper has now gone free for the very first time on iOS. Regularly $2, this is the very first price drop and the first time the game has been available for nothing on the App Store. Rated 4+ stars from over 650 gamers.
iOS Universal: Beat Stomper: FREE (Reg. $2)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Mojidog, Flick Champions Summer Sports, Flick Champions Winter Sports and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Nintendo kept a few announcements for after its main E3 showcase, believe it or not. And this was a good one. We saw what might be the shortest teaser trailer in the history of gaming (really more just an image with some text and an all black background in the from a video) for Metroid Prime 4 during the show. But we don’t know much outside of the fact that it is in development and is still a long ways out. Nonetheless, this is great news for long-time fans of the series and newcomers alike. But you won’t have to wait all that long for a brand new Metroid game it turns out. Nintendo announced another one today that is dropping in 2017…
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After a strong showing this morning with its E3 presentation stream, Nintendo has now kicked off a sale on the eShop to celebrate the occasion. While there are loads of different notable prices here on digital titles for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, some of the most impressive discounts are on Nintendo classics like the Metroid, Zelda and Mario franchises. Head below for our top picks.
Reg. $50/$38
Amazon has the Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife (Fine Edge, Black, 30-001038N) for $38.47 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s more than $10 below the regular $50 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. It carries a 4+ star rating on Amazon where it is a best-seller.
For more options, Amazon is taking 40% off best-selling knives and DEWALT accessories for today only.
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Amazon is offering the Cuisinart Deluxe Grill Set (CGS-5020) for $36.55 shipped. Matched at Home Depot. That’s about $10 under the going rate, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from almost 1,000 Amazon customers.
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Nintendo E3 showcase. As usual, the company isn’t putting on your typical press event, but rather a Nintendo Direct like stream. Most were expecting a lot of Super Mario Odyssey but we actually got a fairly evenly spread presentation with some serious promises on franchises fans have been waiting on for years and more…
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While deals on gift cards from GameStop, Toys R Us, Jiffy Lube and more are still live, we now have a rare deal on Steam credit today. Just in time for all the big game announcements at E3 2017, Mac and PC gamers can grab an extra 10% off with purchases of $100 or more in Steam gift cards from the official PayPal eBay Store. Just drop at least two of these $50 cards in your cart to redeem the discount. Your total will drop to $90. PayPal will email them to you within hours (up to 24 hours).
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Amazon has the LEGO Technic Telehandler Building Kit (42061) on sale for $27.10 shipped. Or for $26.42 with in-store pickup at Walmart. That’s as much as 30% below some listings, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. More details below.
Submerged: Miku and the Sunken City is getting its very first price drop today. Regularly $5, it is now available for just $2 on the App Store. While reviews are a little bit mixed, it appears some users are having issues with the game on older devices. More details on that below.
iOS Universal: Submerged: Miku and the Sunken City: $2 (Reg. $4)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including File Manager Pro, Beat Stomper, Knights of Pen & Paper 2 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below: