Computer Accessories

This time around, WaterField is setting its sights on the business professional with its newest product. The company today has announced the release of its new Pro Executive Backpack and Folio.
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LifeProof has been a well-known brand name for a quite a while now. Alongside companies like Otterbox, it provides some of the toughest and robust smartphone cases on the market to keep your precious gear safe in the most rugged locales.

While the brand already offers other options like apparel, charging solutions, cables and more, today it is bringing its legacy in protective gear to the new active backpack lineup.
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National Teacher day is coming up on May 8th, and schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation week from May 7th–11th. I have many teachers who made a positive difference in my life, and I am sure you did as well. If you want to surprise your child’s teacher with a few tech-related gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week, here are some things I recommend from personal experience in the classroom.

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IK Multimedia has created some of the best and most affordable audio production gear out there for years. Whether it’s a MIDI controller keyboard with a built-in interface, guitar rigs or high-quality iOS recording solutions, the company offers just about everything. It most recently launched (and has continued to support) its Syntronik Software Instrument collection, of which you can check out our review right here. Now, the company is stepping into the hardware synthesizer space for the first time.
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Moshi offers 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% off its Urban Safari and Tego collections of backpacks with the promo codes below. Free standard shipping is available on all United States orders.

The four products included in the sale (pictured above) include:

• Helios – $104 (Reg. $130) w/ code 9to5ToysMoshiSafari: A compact and lightweight designer backpack crafted with vegan leather. Despite its slim frame, it can carry a 13″ laptop (MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016-2017) or tablet, with leftover space for your sunglasses case and wallet. A front pocked is designed for easy access and to hold valuables.
• Lula – $96 (Reg. $120) w/ code 9to5ToysMoshiSafari: A sleek crossbody nano bag with adjustable straps, available in black, pink, and blue twill and features stylish golden accents. The main compartment is large enough for an iPad mini while a zippered RFID pocket protects your personal data from theft.
• Tego Backpack – $136 (Reg. $170) w/ code 9to5GoogleMoshi: Crafted from a lightweight and durable fabric, the Tego backpack sports a futuristic design while maintaining modern functionality. Conveniently charge your phone on the move with a pass-through USB port (fast charging 2.4 A) that attaches to a portable battery (optional) stored inside your bag.
• Tego Slingpack –$96 (Reg. $120) w/ code 9to5ToysMoshiSafari: The crossbody Tego Slingpack is cut-proof and weather-resistant to keep your belongings safe and dry. The compact interior includes several compartments for smartphones and other small devices. It also features an anti-theft rear zippers.

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Today, Samsung has announced two new SSD stacks, the 970 EVO and 970 Pro. With the rise of popularity of NVMe solid-state drives, these new storage solutions are sure to be a hit for DIY prosumers and professionals alike. Both drives arrive on the scene with a M.2 form-factor designed to handle high-end content-focused work loads via the PCIe Gen 3×4 lane interface. More below.

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This morning Opera announced that it’s closing up shop on its free VPN app. With various moves by the United States government allowing telecom companies to sell or throttle data, it’s becoming more important than ever to consider utilizing a VPN. Following Opera’s decision to shutter its popular service, we’ve taken the time to roundup our favorite alternatives to help keep you safe out on the web.

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Nordstrom Rack currently has a huge sale on Incase products. Our top pick is the Metallic Level iPhone 7 Case for $12.97 with free shipping in orders of $100+. Normally $50, this is one of the best prices we’ve tracked and the lowest available. Incase is well-known here at 9to5 and is often our top pick when it comes to protecting your devices. Generally, Incase products are well-rated on Amazon.

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Today, ROLI is announcing the availability of the Songmaker Kit. The bundle brings together two of company’s latest multi-touch controllers with the Loop Block and over $400 worth of software along with them. The previous kit offered for a very brief time earlier this year and for a limited time in 2016 sold out so quickly the company decided to give it another run.
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Blue Microphones is one of the most trusted names in the game with its extensive line of prosumer audio recording devices. From the approachable Snowball iCE up to the Yeti, there’s something for everyone that might be looking to enter the podcasting game.

Turning its attention to more pro-grade setups, Blue has now introduced the new Yeticaster setup. This $200 bundle sports a custom Yeti microphone, the new Compass Broadcast boom arm and a shockmount with vintage styling. While Blue’s existing offerings are great for entry-level recording, this new bundle has everything needed to take your podcast and voiceovers to the next level.

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After unveiling its brand new cord and accessory management folio earlier this week, the folks over at Pad & Quill are back with a pair of gorgeous new leather MacBook bags. We are getting two updated form factors here with the new Heritage Rolltop Leather Backpack and the Heritage Satchel Leather Laptop Bag.
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Amazon offers the SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB-C/A Flash Drive for $22.49. You can also pick up the 16GB model for $12.99. For comparison, B&H has the larger capacity for $33 and today’s offer is within $1 of the best that we’ve seen. Easily transfer data from your USB-C-enabled MacBook or Pixelbook with this flash drive. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

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Monoprice is currently taking up to $200 off select 3D Printers starting at $180 when item-specific promo codes are applied at checkout. Our top pick is the MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2 which drops to $179.99 shipped with code MINI40. That’s good for a $40 discount and is the lowest we’ve seen on the entry-level 3D printer. Reviews are solid across the board here, with just about all of Monoprice’s 3D printers receiving 4+ star ratings. Head below for more!

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Anyone familiar with 9to5Toys and Logic Pros knows how much we like the IK Multimedia production gear. It might not be the absolute best-of-the-best out there, but the affordable price tags, more than capable functionality and seamless integration with our Apple gear puts it atop our list of some of the best in the price range.

Late last year we had a chance to go hands-on with the new iRig Keys I/O hybrid MIDI controller and audio interface. We already found the keyboard to be an amazing pick up for anyone just starting out with music production and even an awesome secondary controller/portable studio for everyone else. Well, today IK announced some new functionality when it comes to direct integration with Apple’s flagship music production software in the form of a new plug-in.
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The Microsoft Store offers HTC VIVE Virtual Reality System + VIVE Racket Sports Set with Tracker for $598 shipped. Picking up this bundle would typically run you over $750 when purchased separately and this is the lowest offer out there. Over at Amazon, the VIVE carries a 4.1/5 star rating from over 1,000 customers.

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Amazon offers the SanDisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive for $229.99 shipped. Also at Walmart and Best Buy. Originally $400, today’s offer is $50 off the regular going rate and the best that we’ve seen at Amazon in over a year. SanDisk’s Ultra II lineup is perfect for upgrading your Mac or PC’s internal storage. Includes a 3-year warranty. Rated 4.4/5 stars by 2,800 reviewers.

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We recently did a giveaway of Function101’s Bento Stack, and you loved it. So, for those that didn’t win, we decided to team up with Function101 to offer an exclusive 30% off of Bento Stack.

Normally $50, when you use our exclusive coupon code 9to5toys, you’ll receive 30% off Bento Stack and Bento Stack XL at checkout. This means the price will drop down to $34.97 for both models. Shipping adds $10 globally. This discount is stackable too so you can order multiple organizers at the sale price.

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Staples is offering the Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless keyboard and Stand Combo for $29.99 shipped. Normally selling for $50, that’s good for a discount of $20 and is the best offer we’re seeing. For comparison, the combo still fetches $50 direct from Logitech. Rated 3.8/5 stars.

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Amazon offers its Prime members the Logitech Z337 Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Speaker System for $49.98 shipped. Originally $100, this system has held fairly steady at $80 over the last year. Today’s offer is a match of our previous mention and the best that we’ve seen. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

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Well, it’s that time of year. NAMM 2018 is just around the corner now and we are already seeing many of the big time music production company’s showing off their 2018 lineups. Arturia has certainly been busy the last few days with the second generation MiniBrute, Mini Brute 2S and RackBrute, not to mention the new interfaces from Focusrite and Universal Audio.

We suspected Korg wouldn’t be far behind Arturia here, and we were right. The company has now unveiled a brand new poly synth, a drum machine and the latest addition to its popular (and extremely affordable) Volca line…
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With NAMM 2018 just around the corner, we are starting to see some major new music production product announcements. Arturia has been busy unveiling the next generation MiniBrute synthesizers and Universal Audio’s most affordable new Thunderbolt interface is now available for purchase. While the higher-end Universal Audio options rank among our favorites in the price range, Focusrite is also revealing its latest I/O hardware with the new Clarett USB devices…
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(Update 1/17 12:00pm):

• Here’s the new RackBrute 3U and 6U modular power supply cases/rigging system [Video]
• Arturia has now launched the MiniBrute 2S with no keyboard and a much deeper sequencer

French electronic music company Arturia started back in 1999 with some of the best analog emulation products on the market. The company more recently dove head first into the hardware business with its Brute line of analog synthesizers as well as some interesting digital hardware for modular users and the like. Most recently it released its massive flagship Matrix Brute for a cool $2,199, but it looks as though the company is back to focusing its attention on the more affordable and universal end off the product line.

Ahead of NAMM 2018 (kicks off later this month), Arturia has now unveiled the latest hardware product with the MiniBrute 2…
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In celebration of CES 2018, we are teaming up with HyperDrive to offer 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% off all of the company’s USB-C hubs. Simply use code 9to5mac at checkout to redeem the special pricing.
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If it wasn’t already obvious, CES 2018 is now in full swing with product announcements coming from every direction. The new Roav Viva Bluetooth Alexa assistant for your vehicle surfaced this morning, not to mention huge announcements from LG, Roku, Netgear, TiVo and the gorgeous Alexa-enabled Verdera Mirror. When it comes to the world of STEM, we expected to get some announcements courtesy of Kano and that we are..
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Amazon offers the Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse with FLOW for $79.99 shipped. Also at Office Depot. That’s a 20% savings off the regular price at retailers like B&H, an Amazon all-time low and the best offer available. We loved it in our hands-on review and Amazon customers have largely agreed.

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Amazon offers the Twelve South BookArc for MacBook in silver for $29.99 shipped after the on-page coupon is clipped. That’s a $20 savings off the regular price, a new Amazon all-time low by $10 and the best that we can find. Rated 4.3/5 stars.

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IK Multimedia has released loads of new generation products for portable and mobile musicians over the last 12 months. From the iRig HD 2 condenser mic and the sub-$100 iRig Pre guitar interface, to the new Syntronik for Mac/iOS, IK has something for everyone this holiday season. Back in August, the company debuted its latest MIDI controller product known as iRig Keys I/O. As expected with IK, this appeared to come along with everything you could want in a sub $300 controller, but this time around IK decided to take it one step further with a more all-in-one approach.

The controller keyboard-meets-audio interface brings a lot to the table for the price tag, but is it all a little too good to be true? We decided to put the company’s latest flagship driver to the test over the last couple weeks in a typical home studio environment across a number of different projects. Head below to find out more…
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For a limited time, Hyper offers 9to5 readers an exclusive $20 off its 7-in-1 and 7-in-2 USB-C hubs for MacBook and MacBook Pro. The 7-in-2 DUO for 2016/2017 MacBook Pros is the most successful crowdfunded USB-C product, and the new SOLO single USB-C connector brings the same great experience to MacBook and other USB-C device users.

That brings the price down to $59 on the Solo and $79 on the Duo with promo code 9to5Mac, getting you the best price around on the original USB-C hub for MacBook.

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We recently had a chance to go hands-on with WaterField’s Air Porter leather laptop bag. That option is particularly useful for traveling and as a carry-on, but today we are looking at the company’s new briefcase-meets-gym bag with the new Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall.
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Investing in home music production gear can be a pricey proposition. Keyboards, microphones, guitars, computers, and interfaces are all inherently expensive items. And even a somewhat modest setup like mine can require hundreds or even thousands of dollars in cables alone. So when we first saw the new hybrid Trueno analog synthesizer and its sub $200 price tag, we were excited to say the least.
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Monoprice is offering its 32-inch 4K HDR Slim Desktop Monitor in Gun Metal for $379.99 shipped. That saves you an extra $20 from its Black Friday price, is a new all-time low and good for $70 off the regular going rate. Ratings are light on this monitor, but other models in Monoprice’s lineup are highly-rated.

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With Amazon’s latest release of devices, the company has more ways than ever to outfit your home with Alexa-enabled speakers. But for those wishing they could chat with their favorite digital assistant on the road, there aren’t as many options. Muse is looking to change that by offering a full range of voice-controlled functionality in an easy to use and cost-effective solution fit for just about any vehicle.

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Since the mid-80s, Apogee has been creating award-winning audio-to-digital converters and interfaces for some of the best recording studios on the planet. So when it decided to bring its expertise to the portable production world some years ago, it was an exciting proposition for producers everywhere. Back in 2011 it introduced us to the first of its all-in-one USB microphone/interface hybrids and has steadily made top ten lists ever since. The once current generation Apogee MiC 96k for iOS, Mac, and Windows devices has made our top picks lists for a while now, but it’s time for a new player to enter the fray.

Today, Apogee is announcing the brand new MiC+ for iPad, iPhone, Mac, and PC, along with the official price and release date…
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After being unveiled back in the summer, the latest ROLI Seaboard recently showed up at the office much to our delight. The Seaboard Blocks is the first time ROLI has brought its unique 5D MIDI touch technology down to an affordable price tag, so we couldn’t be more excited to get a chance to go hands-on…
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