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 RGB Express – Mini Truck Puzzle, Money for iPad, Draw Pad Pro, Simpler Pro – Smart contacts manager and many more. But before you hit the deals below, be sure to checkout the brand new (and ready to download) Monument Valley 2!
You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
(Update 6/6 2:10pm): Pre-orders on the all-gold PS4 at $249.99 are now up on Amazon!
That rumored, all-gold PS4 is a real thing. Sony has now officially announced that it will be selling the limited edition PS4 come June 9th as part of its overall E3 2017 celebration…
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One the best and most influential mobile puzzlers just got a sequel. Monument Valley was one of those iOS experiences that has been copied time and time again by other developers, only to fall short of the real thing. Today at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced the next entry in the series is now available on the App Store.
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It’s always nice to see major technological advancements in the products we use everyday, but when Apple dropped the traditional headphone jack on the iPhone 7 it left a massive amount of perfectly useable headphones more or less useless. We have already rounded up some of the best wireless options, including truly wireless earbuds for those ready to ditch their old cans. However, if you’re like me, and more than happy with the performance and sound quality on the wired-up headphones you already own, it might be time to look into a wireless adapter of sorts.
Despite a number of solutions already on the market, the recent (fully funded) Kickstarter campaign for EarStudio caught our eye…
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Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015, Affinity Photo, is now on sale for $39.99. Regularly $50, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked on the Mac App Store. And while not the lowest all-time price, the popular Affinity Designer app for Mac is also on sale for $39.99. Only once have we seen this one go for less and that was back in January. They combine for a 4+ star rating from over 1,700 users.
Mac: Affinity Photo: $40 (Reg. $50)
Mac: Affinity Designer: $40 (Reg. $50)
(Update 7/6 11:30pm): Amazon now has the Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband for $89.99 shipped (Large, black only)
Just in time for Father’s Day, it looks like Fitbit is dropping the price on a number of its popular fitness trackers up to 40%. We are seeing notable price drops across the board from the basic Flex 2 wristband up to the to Blaze smartwatch which is currently available for $50 off. While not the all-time lowest prices we have ever seen in some cases, it has been quite a while since we saw this kind of selection (most colors and sizes included) at such a nice discount when it comes to Fitbit’s popular wearables. Just about all of the Fitbit models receive solid ratings on Amazon.
The price drops also appear to be live on Walmart, Brookstone and other major retailers.
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(Update 5/6 12:10pm): Amazon also has some notable gift card deals today, all of which are shipped via email:
We still have some very rarely discounted gift cards on sale as part of eBay’s current promotion including Nintendo eShop, adidas, PlayStation Store, Uber and more. And today we have even more options at up to 20% off from PayPal’s official eBay Store and trusted dealer SVM Giftcards. PayPal will ship them via email within a few hours (up to 24 hours and requires a valid US PayPal account) and SVM will drop them off at your front door for free.
(Update 5/6 2:00pm): It appears as though the app has simply gone free while putting some of the functionality behind an IAP paywall.
The massively popular Yoga Studio by Gaiam for iOS and Apple TV is now available for free. Regularly up to $5, this is the first time we have seen the app go free this year. In fact, it has been almost exactly one year since the last time it was available for nothing. Not surprisingly, it has amassed a 4+ star rating from over 28,000 users, much the same as Gaiam’s physical yoga mats and other accessories on Amazon.
iOS Universal/Apple TV: Yoga Studio: FREE (Reg. $5)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Yoga Studio, Instaflash Pro, Spite & Malice, American Presidents for iPad and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Nintendo has been off to a racing start with its new hybrid mobile/home console. The Switch has been putting record breaking numbers on the board, due in large part to the somewhat notable launch lineup of software headlined by Breath of the Wild. But the company will need to keep it coming if it is to sustain its initial success. More products and software to support the new console’s eco-system is a must and today we are getting a look at the first IP-specific special edition Switch…
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Reg. $100/$75
Amazon is offering the Akai Professional LPK25 Wireless 25 Mini-Key Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard for iOS, PC, & Mac for $75 shipped. That’s $25 off the regular $100 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 3.9/5 stars from over 350 Amazon customers.
This is one of the best wireless keyboards on the market. Akai makes some of our absolute favorite MIDI controllers out there and the LPK25 wireless is no exception.
Looking for a wired model? Here is our roundup of the best MIDI keyboards for Mac and Logic Pro X 2017 Edition.
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PayPal and eBay are teaming up to offer 10% off gift card purchases of $100 or more. While we still have great deals on cards at up to 20% off, there some very rare retailers available as part of today’s promotion. Some of which include the Nintendo eShop, adidas, PlayStation Store, Uber, Buffalo Wild Wings, Petco and many more. Simply add any two of the eligible cards to your cart to redeem the offer.
PayPal will delivery your cards via email within few hours (up to 24 hours) but it does require a valid US account.
And we still have up to 20% off at Applebee’s, Sears, Steak ‘n Shake, Domino’s, CVS, and many more.
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Sid Meier’s Pirates! for iOS is now matching its lowest price ever on the App Store. Regularly $15, you can download the swashbuckling’ adventure sim for just $4.99. Rated 4+ stars from over 100 gamers. And we also have a solid deal on Sid Meier’s Railroads.
Mac: Sid Meier’s Pirates!: $5 (Reg. $15)
Mac: Sid Meier’s Railroads!: $5 (Reg. $18)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Pinochle HD, Camera+, Catan, Sid Meier’s Pirates! and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Amazon is offering the Nintendo Pokémon GO Plus Bluetooth Bracelet for $29.48 shipped. It’s matched at Walmart, and you can get an extra dollar off if you pick it up. That’s about $5 off the regular price and the best we can find on the rarely discounted iOS/Android Pokémon GO peripheral. Rated 4+ stars from over 860 Amazon customers. You can get a complete rundown of how this thing works in the video below.
Speaking of Pokémon, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Pokéland and the recently released Magikarp Jump for iOS. As always, the rest of today’s iOS deals can be found in our Games/Apps Guide.
We have a nice batch of discounted digital films on sale courtesy of Amazon today. While Apple is still running quite a notable sale of its own with decades worth of films bundled for $20 a pop, Amazon is offering some one off movie purchases today at $4.99 each (to own). Just about all of the films in the sale generally sell for around $8 and up, so this is a great chance to add to your digital film collection.
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Pad & Quill, makers of all things fine leather and linen for Apple devices, is once again offering a series of its high quality gear at a discount. We are seeing a nice list of iPhone 7/Plus cases in various styles all around 20% off when you use PQ16 will drop your total even lower. Anytime Pad & Quill’s handcrafted accessories go on sale it is notable, so this is a great chance to cash in on savings for a gorgeous leather iPhone case. We are also seeing some deals on older model iPhone accessories and iPad gear, but you’ll find our top picks for iPhone 7 down below, just be sure to use the above promo code.
Fender is one of those music brands with recognition well beyond guitar-heads and core music fans. Its imagery has adorned the likes of some of the most classic guitar amps and instruments ever made, many of which were used by some of the most iconic players in history. While similarly recognizable brands, like Marshall, have already crossed over into the casual, home and portable audio space, Fender is also looking to expand its consumer-level product line with a pair of new Bluetooth speakers…
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After seeing a nice batch of discount gift cards this week, PayPal’s official eBay Store is now offering a $100 Sears gift card for just $85 with free email delivery. You’ll get it within hours (up to 24 hours). However, you will need a valid US PayPal account for purchase.
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Amazon is offering the Rubbermaid Configurations Custom Closet Folding Laundry Hamper for $11.69 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about 50% below the original listing and the best price we can find. While it has been available for slightly less on Amazon in the past, it still fetches up to $20 from most retailers. It is the very best-selling hamper on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 2,500 Amazon customers.
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Tokaido: A Fun New Strategy Board Game From Japan is now available for just $2.99 on iOS. It regularly sells for $6 and has never dropped this low on the App Store. It is based on a physical, Japanese board game of the same name and carries 4+ star rating.
iOS Universal: Tokaido: A Fun New Strategy Board Game From Japan: $3 (Reg. $6)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including PhotoTangler, Daniel Tiger’s Day & Night, Tokaido, Orderly – To-do Lists and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
(Update 6/1 3:30pm): Apple has now officially selected Robot Factory as the new Free App of the Week.
“Robot wizards. Robot lizards. Robot dancers. Robot doctors. Robot moonwalkers.” All this and more is now completely free with The Robot Factory by Tinybop for iOS. Regularly up to $4, this is the very first time we have seen it go free on the App Store. It also comes with a sweet little iMessages sticker pack and is compatible with Apple TV.
iOS Universal/Apple TV: The Robot Factory by Tinybop: FREE (Reg. $4)
We spotted some notable deals on household items over at Amazon today including paper towel, laundry detergent and more. Everything in the sale ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Note some items are add-ons that require a purchase of at least $25 to redeem the special price.
More discounted items for around the house can be found in our Home Goods Guide.
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While it may not have been the official, full-on Pokemon game we have all been waiting on for iOS, Magikarp Jump released last week to US gamers with an interesting, albeit much more casual take on the IP. And now the developer is inching even closer to an actual Pokémon game with the release of Pokéland…
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Reg. $55+/$45
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.
This kit comes with a couple nice add-ons to get you recording right out of the box including a shockmount and pop filter. More details below.
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The iOS action-platformer Star Knight is now available for just $1. Regularly $3, this is matching the lowest we have tracked. We haven’t seen it drop this low since August of last year. Rated 4+ stars from over 350 gamers.
iOS Universal: Star Knight: $1 (Reg. $3)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Super Tank Battle, Drylands, Star Knight, Living Earth – Clock & Weather and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
$100 off/$199
After seeing a nice batch of discounted tools in this morning’s Gold Box deals, Amazon is also offering DEWALT 10 Amp 5-Inch Deep Cut Portable Band Saw Kit (DWM120K) for $219 shipped. While that is already the lowest it has been offered for at Amazon, you’ll knock an extra $20 off in the cart as part of its ongoing $20 off purchases of $100 or more on DEWALT tools. That’s $100 off some listings and the best we have tracked. It is the very best-selling band saw on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 120 Amazon customers.
You can browse the rest of the DEWALT tools eligible for the promotion right here, along with deals on Makita, Skilsaw, Yost and more.
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B&H is offering the APC SurgeArrest Professional 7-Outlet Surge Protector with Phone Protection (PRO7T) for $12.49 shipped. And there is no taxes for residents outside of New York and New Jersey. That’s more than half the original price and the best we can find. While reviews are hard to come by on this particular model, APC is one of the most trusted names in surge protection with a plethora of highly-rated products on the market.
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While your monitor may be just fine for spreadsheets, web browsing and Facebook, hardcore gamers require a hardcore screen. Not only are we talking about the best possible resolution, but also snappy refresh rates and accurate response times. All of which can make a big difference in twitchy, competitive gameplay. Display makers are bringing over all of the biggest advancements in monitor technology including HDR, ultra-wide resolutions and more to gaming-specific products, and the new ASUS ROG Swift is no exception.
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The official Target eBay Store is offering the LEGO Ideas The Big Bang Theory Set (21302) for $52.99 shipped. That’s 11% off the rarely discounted set and the best price we can find. In fact, this kit is so popular and hard to find it often times fetches above MSRP from resellers on Walmart and Amazon.
Spawned out of LEGO’s fan designer Ideas program, the 484-piece set features minifigs of Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy and Bernadette. You’ll also find loads of details scattered throughout the iconic living room scene including “a telescope, whiteboard, DNA display model and various ornaments.”
For even more deals and new products, head over to our LEGO Guide.
Reg. $80/$50
Amazon has the Allen Sports Premier 2-Bike Trunk Rack at $49.94 shipped for Prime members only. But don’t worry for those of you that aren’t, it is currently matched at Walmart. That’s $30 under the regular $80 price tag, within less than $1 of the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. There is a handy little vehicle selection tool found at the top of the listing page to ensure you get the right set for your car/truck. Rated 4+ stars from over 260 Amazon customers.
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(Update: 5/30 4:00pm): Newegg’s official eBay Store has the Xbox One S White Wireless Controller plus Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain for $39.99 shipped ($60+ value)
The official Newegg eBay Store is offering the Xbox One S 1TB Gears of War 4 Console Bundle for just $239.99 shipped. Originally $350, this bundle still fetches $300 or more at Best Buy and Amazon. If you’re in the market for Xbox One, this is a great deal, especially with the additional internal storage. It’s not easy to find a 500GB Xbox One at this price, never mind a 1TB model. Details below.
We have another solid list of discounted gift cards today courtesy of trusted dealer SVM gift cards and the official PayPal eBay Store. That’s up to 20% off at Jiffy Lube, Domino’s, Express, CVS, Bass Pro Shops and much more. You’ll need a valid US PayPal account for its deals, but they will ship via email in hours (up to 24 hours). SVM ships everything for free to your front door.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Don’t Run With a Plasma Sword, Space Story, Infinity Dungeon Evolution, Hipstamatic, Alice Trapped in Wonderland and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Infinity Dungeon Evolution is now available for free on the App Store. Regularly listed at $1, you can now grab the dungeon crawling RPG for nothing on all your iOS devices. Rated 4+ stars from over 100 gamers.
iOS Universal: Infinity Dungeon Evolution: FREE (Reg. $1)
Reg. $20/$12
(Update 6/6 1:47pm): This deal is once again live and Walmart has now price matched.
Amazon has the BalanceFrom GoYoga All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Thick Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap in green for $12.15. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. You’ll also find the pink and purple options for just a few cents more. That’s nearly 40% below the regular $20 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we have tracked. Rated 4+ stars from over 4,000 Amazon customers.
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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. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than half off the original listing, matching the Amazon all-time low, matching our previous mention and the best we can find.
It is the very best-selling electric toothbrush on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,000 customers.
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Slayaway Camp is getting its very first price drop on the App Store. Regularly $3, you can now grab it for just $1.99 for all your iOS devices. Think Jason Voorhees going after innocent campers in a blocky Minecraft-style world. Rated 4+ stars from over 600 gamers.
iOS Universal: Slayaway Camp: $2 (Reg. $3)
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another awesome list of discounted titles including Bokeh Lens, Tower of Fortune 1 and 2,Tic-Tac-Toe Online, Warhammer 40,000: Regicide and many more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
The iOS platformer Super Phantom Cat – Be a jumping bro is now available for free. Regular $1, this is the first time we have seen the game go free since September of last year. It has a 4+ star rating from over 1,100 gamers and was featured as part of Apple’s “App Store Best of 2016” list.
iOS Universal: Super Phantom Cat – Be a jumping bro.: FREE (Reg. $1)
Reg. $20/$16
Amazon is offering the Stanley 16-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Nailing Hammer (51-163) for $16.18 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about 20% under the going rate, within about $1 of the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 200 Amazon customers. Details below.
However, Amazon is currently offering $10 off select Stanley tool purchases of $50 or more. Eligible options include the hammer above, along with a long list of other tools including tape measures, screwdrivers and more. The discount will automatically apply in the cart. Amazon is also still offering $20 off select Makita and DEWALT purchases of $100 or more.
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While Ubisoft may have given the Assassin’s Creed franchise a bit of a rest recently, it is still pumping out regular sequels for the popular Far Cry series. Following the success of last year’s Stone Age-set Far Cry Primal with its immersive world design and interesting animal taming mechanics, the publisher has now dropped the first major details on the brand new Far Cry 5. We have the setting, release date, screenshots, trailers and more…
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DiscountMags has now kicked off its Memorial Day Magazine Sale with the most popular titles starting from just $4.75 per year with free shipping. While we have seen some of these mags go for less, it is only in special end-of-year holiday sales and rare mid-week bundles.
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Amazon is offering the Ninja Nutri Bowl DUO with Auto-iQ Boost (NN102) for $79.93 shipped. That’s around 40% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered this model for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 150 Amazon customers.
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Status Audio (97% positive in the last 12 months from 396 ratings) via Amazon is offering 9to5Toys readers its HD One Headphones in red/black, jet black and red for $28.16 shipped after code 9TO5STAT is used during checkout. That’s nearly half off the usual price, the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 700 Amazon customers. Details below.
You’ll find even more discounted options in your Headphones Guide.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another awesome list of discounted titles including SHADOWGUN, Samurai II: Vengeance, Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked, Multiponk, 3D Pool Game and many more. We also still have fantastic deals on the Infinity Blade series, Mini Metro, Crazy Taxi and be sure to check out Apple’s latest Great Games for $1 sale. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below: