Justin Kahn

Today’s Apple event graced us with a series of new gear including 2018 iPad Pros, a new Mac mini and the updated MacBook Air. While it will take some time for accessory makers to get a full lineup of add-ons, covers, and cases in order, WaterField’s new Sutter Tech Sling Bag for iPad Pro and MacBook Air is right on time.
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Much like B&H, Adorama Black Friday sales are one of the best places to get professional camera gear, big screen TVs and more over the holidays. It remains competitive with the national retailers using strategic, custom bundle deals, a solid rewards program and usually isn’t hindered by having millions upon millions of shoppers hitting the site at once. Read on to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for all of its major Black Friday price drops coming down the pipeline.
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We have already brought you all the details and shipping information you’ll need to maximize your holiday shopping this year. These features on which stores to avoid on Thanksgiving as well as a list of rewards programs and memberships you can jump into to will help you get even deeper deals during Black Friday. While most of the attention is paid to the major national retailers in November, we are expecting big things from the little guys including Woot, Rakuten and others. BuyDig Black Friday deals have been historically notable and we are expecting no less in 2018. Head below for everything you need to know about its Thanksgiving price drops, shipping details and much more.
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We now have the Walmart 2018 Toy Book. After seeing what will be the biggest toys of the year from Amazon, Target, eBay, Sam’s Club, Best Buy and many more, it’s time to see what Walmart is expecting to be popular over the next couple months. Stay locked to our Black Friday 2018 Guide as official ads/deals begin to roll out and head below for more on the Walmart 2018 Toy Book.
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We are now on the eve of one of the most anticipated game releases in recent memory. Yes, we are all stoked for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Fallout 76, but it’s been 8 long years in the making for Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2. If you haven’t yet pre-ordered the game, there are loads of great deals out there today on console bundles from just about all major retailers, as well some great offers on just the game itself. Head below for everything you need to know to get the best value on your late Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-order.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Purely Vegan, Gods Wars I:Lost Angel, The Great Photo App, Brave Guardians TD, D&D Lords of Waterdeep and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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We have already detailed our expectations and the best ways to prepare for Nintendo and Xbox deals this year, but now it’s time for PlayStation Black Friday 2018. Likely only a couple weeks away from official announcements from Sony, head below for everything you need to know about the best PlayStation 4 Pro, PS VR and game deals of the year.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Neo Monsters, Hidden Folks, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic: The Board Game and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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On top of fashion, giant UHDTVs and Apple gear, gaming is one of the most popular product categories for holiday shoppers. Xbox Black Friday 2018 is likely going to be a big one this year considering how many deals we have been seeing on Microsoft’s flagship hardware throughout 2018. While not everyone is open for Thanksgiving, Microsoft’s Black Friday game deals will be everywhere as early as mid-November, and you won’t want to miss it. Head below for everything you need to prepare for the upcoming onslaught of Xbox One deals.
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After Amazon dropped its top electronics of the year guide over the weekend, it’s now time to prepare for Nintendo Black Friday. This year is heating up quick and we expect Nintendo’s hit console to appear in just about every major ad of the year. The big N will, however, have a series of its own deals and is likely readying its usual Black Friday Edition hardware offerings. Head below for everything you need to know on how to get your hands on the special releases and the best deals on Nintendo gear for the holidays.
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While much of the attention goes to Amazon, eBay, Walmart and the other major national retailers on Black Friday, don’t forget about the little guys. Amazon’s online sister-site Woot provides countless notable price drops throughout the year and this year will be no exception. While its offerings tend to be a mixed bag across just about every product category, Woot Black Friday sales can be a great place to get huge deals on niche gear and products that might not be as readily available at other retailers.
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Pre-orders for the new iPhone XR go live this Friday in 50 countries (with more coming shortly after) ahead of the October 26th launch. While we already took a brief look at the best iPhone XR cases out there in our XS/Max roundup, several more XR options are now live in anticipation of the release.

Apple dropped the usual set of first-party covers for the XS/Max but it looks like XR might only be getting a new clear case according to a sneaky international press release. Either way, head below for all the best iPhone XR cases available for your new handset.

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As expected, we are getting a wealth of 2018 holiday toy books ahead of this year’s official Black Friday ads. After announcing a massive overhaul to its online and in-store kids’ offerings just yesterday, we now have our hands on the Target Toy Book for 2018. 
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While Apple deals, massive UHDTVs and clothing tend to dominate the Black Friday deal season, there are loads of deals for music producers too. Guitar Center Black Friday deals are always filled with the hottest new recording gear, instruments and everything you need to kick-off your podcast career. You’ll want to watch out for that distracting sitewide sale they usually offer and focus in on the early online deals to maximize your savings if last year is any indication. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Head below to make sure your prepared for this year’s biggest Mac/iOS music and audio production deals at Guitar Center.
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GameStop Black Friday 2018 is surely going to be an exciting one for gamers. It certainly has its hands full keeping up with Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, but if last year is any indication it won’t be a problem. While many of its deals hit on Thanksgiving Day, you’ll want read on to make sure you don’t miss its potentially early price drops, gift card promos and more.
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Recording on Android, especially music production related tasks, has never been quite as deep and supported as Apple’s mobile platform. However, there are a fair share of great Android audio interfaces out there along with a series of dedicated companion apps on the software side of things. Companies like IK Multimedia already have a slew of multi-platform solutions out there, but today we are turning towards the new Android Spire Studio system.
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Update: Target Black Friday shipping policy includes FREE two-day delivery, curbside pickup, more

We are likely less than a month away from the earliest Black Friday 2018 deals. We are already starting to see the first toy books roll out from Amazon, LEGO and more. The Target Black Friday 2018 ad is yet to drop, but we have a pretty good idea of what to expect and have included everything you need to know down below.
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Black Friday 2018 is already starting to heat up as the official ads have begun to trickle in. We now have the Kohl’s Black Friday Toy Guide after getting a good look at Meijer’s yesterday. So far it looks like many of the biggest toys are lining up with what we saw from Amazon’s big 2018 break down a few months back. 
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Today we are getting a new ROLI Beatmaker kit. The company is one of new leaders in 5D touch hardware and these beat maker kits it releases are some of the best options for those looking to jump in. The latest model brings together some of its expressive hardware instruments along with an impressive bundle of companion software to get you going.
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Sony is finally going to show you how to change your online PSN ID. Last week, reports began to surface suggesting that select developers were preparing for PlayStation Network name changes, and Sony has now made it official.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Flight Unlimited Las Vegas, abc Notes – ToDo, Checklist & Sticky Note, Pocket Note and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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Apogee Jam+ is the latest USB interface from the world renown audio company. Designed as the company’s next generation mobile recording solution, it also provides professional quality inputs and outputs for your Mac/PC as well. The latest version comes with updated features and will be available starting today from the Apple Store and authorized Apogee dealers.
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HyperX Cloud MIX is the latest entry in the company’s growing lineup of highly rated headsets. Known for its pro-quality audio solutions for gamers, HyperX is looking to branch out with the latest release. While it is very much designed with gamers in mind, its hybrid design allows it to transition from the living room to the street with ease.
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Amazon’s New World MMO RPG has been in development for a while now. But a new leak is giving us our first look at what is to come. While Amazon’s gaming endeavor has been a little bit underwhelming thus far, the early footage looks fairly promising.
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It looks like we may be getting a new Nintendo Switch for 2019. The company is currently in development on an updated version of the hit gaming console, according to WSJ. After what has been an amazing run for Nintendo’s new hybrid machine this generation, sliding sales are apparently motivating the refresh.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on LOE, Street Dunk 3×3 Basketball, Good Woofy, Planescape: Torment, Cardinal Land and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 highlight the best console game releases for October. After what feels like an eternity since the release of the original RDR, Rockstar is finally ready to unleash the sequel into the wild. Ubisoft is taking us to ancient Greece with this year’s Assassin’s Creed Game. And Call of Duty is set to take on the battle royale space in Black Ops 4. It is going to be a busy holiday gaming season and it all starts now. Head below for all of our top picks coming this month. 
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It appears as though a mysterious leak is pointing at what could be a new Harry Potter RPG. At this point it’s hard to tell whether or not this is a game still in development or a cancelled prototype. But we have a nice run down on the details and some early footage of what could be the Harry Potter RPG of your dreams.
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We have seen loads of rumors pointing at a major release coming down the pipeline down in Asheville, North Carolina, and now the Moog One is here. While there doesn’t appear to have been an official announcement just yet, a blog post and pre-order listing over at Sweetwater have unveiled the new, absolute beast of a poly synth.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner and will be releasing in less than a month during a notable holiday release season. Gamers will have a lot to do over the holidays this year whether it’s the new multiplayer Fallout 76 or the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. And that’s only if you have had enough time to finish Spider-Man and the new Tomb Raider. But for now, it’s all about RDR2.
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The Fallout 76 beta is scheduled to launch in just under one month’s time now. You’ll want to make sure you have pre-ordered to gain access. But PS4 and PC gamers will have to wait a little longer than those on Xbox anyway.
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Sony has announced that is releasing a white version of its PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset. While many likely prefer one of the many third-party options out there, some still like to go with the generally well-received Sony cans. The sleek minimalist design has always been one of the strongest selling points here for us, and it looks Sony is continuing that trend with the white set.
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Konami has announced that two of the most beloved games are being re-issued with Castlevania Requiem. The new bundle features updated versions of both Rondo of Blood and the incredible Symphony of the Night with a late October release date.
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The Professor Layton series is a mixture of fantastic story-telling, puzzle solving, and gorgeous artwork to go along with it. The game that started the ongoing franchise more than a decade ago has been remastered and is now available on mobile.
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Sony has just released the details on a brand new Red Dead Redemption 2 bundle. This news comes on the heels of a fresh batch of new screenshots (seen below) from the game that had fans stirring over new locations and more. But is the new bundle worthy of such an important and highly-anticipated release? Head below for more details.
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Apple’s latest handsets have already started shipping along with its new compatible leather and silicone cases. We have also seen the new lineup of iPhone cases from the likes of Nomad, OtterBox, DODOcase, Pad & Quill and many more. In fact, you’ll find loads of options from around $10 or so on iPhone XS, XS Max and XR cases in our roundup right here. One of our favorite affordable brands is launching its latest cases today as the new Caudabe options are now live starting from just $20.
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The Nintendo Switch has made its fair share of hacker headlines since its release in 2017. Within about a year, jailbreaks allowed for custom apps to run on the system. They even found a hidden version of NES Golf buried on there. Nintendo is certainly no stranger to passionate gamers taking matters into their own hands, considering all of the amazing, and very illegal, home-brew titles and unofficial online services. So with the Switch online service just kicking into gear this week, it was only a matter of time before hackers got down to business. We just didn’t think they would crack it this quickly.
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Pad & Quill graced us with its new lineup of iPhone cases for Apple’s new handsets last week. This week, however, we are taking a closer look at its Apple Watch bands. More specifically the new Nato Apple Watch Sport Band.
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Despite a fair share of AirPod criticism out there, Apple’s truly wireless earbuds have been especially popular on 9to5Toys when they go on sale. Just about everyone from Sol Republic to Bose and Anker have jumped in to the entirely wireless space. And new second generation sets are coming down the pipeline on a steady basis. Speaking of which, Sol Republic is readying its latest solution with the announcement of the brand new Amps Air 2.0 Total Wireless Earbuds.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Dungeon Village, Game Dev Story, GNOG, Tiny Defense and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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There are still a couple big time Apple accessory makers that haven’t unveiled new gear for the latest products. But you can now scratch DODOcase off that list. We have already seen what Pad & Quill, OtterBox, Moshi and Nomad have to offer, but now it’s time to look at the new DODOcase covers.
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Now that Apple has officially unveiled the new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, all of the best accessory makers are dropping their latest covers, cases and more. WaterField’s new suede sleeve is now available while the entire new lineup of leather Pad & Quill wallets and cases are all right here. If you’re looking for a simple leather case without breaking the bank, Nomad’s new family of cases is a great place to start and you’ll find a huge list of others starting from around $10 or so right here.

But now it’s time to get away from the fancy leather covers and start talking protection. These new handsets are insanely inexpensive so any one looking to take one on the job site, camping or any other outdoor adventure, should really look into the new OtterBox options.
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As expected, all of the best Apple accessory makers are coming out of the woodwork with their latest and greatest. Apple’s yearly keynote event took place yesterday, as you likely know, with the new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR launching along with the brand new Series 4 Watches. WaterField and Pad & Quill have already launched some of their early new accessories and today we are taking a look at the new Nomad iPhone cases.
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