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SpaceX launches Crew-9, with room for Starliner astronauts

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Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers

Jared Weintraub - Sep. 9th 2015 12:19 pm PT

LivingSocial offers 2 Free months (for new members only) of membership to Audible. Typically, new members get one free month to start, but today’s offer is doubling that usual promotion. With your subscription you get two free audiobooks from its extensive catalog that has more than 180,000 titles you can listen to anywhere at any time on your favorite device. Every title you…

Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)

Trevor Daugherty - Sep. 9th 2015 10:02 am PT

Google Play is currently offering The Very Best of Britney Spears for free. There’s 14 tracks as a part of this collection worth a total value of $18. Amazon currently charges $6 for this album. You’ll have to be logged in to your Google account to see the reduced price. Top tracks include: …Baby One More Time, Crazy, Stronger and Toxic.

Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App Used by New York Times Best-Selling Authors: $20 (Orig. $40)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 9th 2015 8:00 am PT

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If you’re serious about writing, Scrivener is a great investment. Used by many bestselling authors, this wordsmith’s toolbox is currently $19.50 for Mac, and $19.50 for PC via 9to5Toys Specials. Unlike your regular office suite, Scrivener is set up for long-form and creative writing. Along with the “snapshots” feature — each major version of your…

Build a better blog with the WordPress Wizard Bundle: pay what you want for 12 courses (Orig. $1030)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 8th 2015 7:35 am PT

A deep knowledge of WordPress is vital if you are trying to grow your site or WP-sourced online business. 9to5Toys Specials is letting you pay what you want for the WordPress Wizard Bundle of 12 courses, which teaches the popular CMS inside-out.

Makeblock Arduino Starter Robot Kit: $80 Shipped (Orig. $150, CA Tax Only)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 8th 2015 6:58 am PT

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What better way to learn programming than with an Arduino-powered tank? 9to5Toys Specials is offering this experience with the Makeblock Arduino Starter Robot Kit for $80 shipped. Along with a custom Arduino, this pack provides everything you could possibly need for building your own robot. Led by easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll get the necessary tools and…

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TextExpander 5 for Mac: $24 (Orig. $45)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 8th 2015 6:56 am PT

Turning a few characters into a whole paragraph is the time-saving function of TextExpander 5. You can download it now via 9to5Toys Specials for $24.

9to5Toys Specials Summer Blowout Sale: Lightning cables, iPhone accessories, Drones and software at lowest ever prices

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 5th 2015 10:41 pm PT

Summer is coming to an end, but we’ve got a fantastic silver lining to ease the Autumn blues: our huge end-of-Summer blowout sale! We’re adding discounts on top of discounts to our 9to5Toys Specials, dropping the prices of some of our best products even more than usual – see below for a wide range of can’t-miss deals. Take an additional 5% off the entire collection with coupon code eos5off.

Star Wars Force Friday: new Lightsabers, LEGO sets, Nerf blasters, drones, deals and more

Justin Kahn - Sep. 4th 2015 8:01 am PT @justinkahnmusic

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set for a release on December 18th, but Disney is getting things jumped off months ahead of time with its new Star Wars holiday: Force Friday. Starting tonight at midnight, retailers all across the US will be opening their doors to put new Star Wars merchandise and toys on sale. Even Amazon, Target, Toys R Us and Walmart will be having sales online all throughout the day in celebration. Down below we have detailed some of the most interesting new Star Wars toys revealed, where to get them online and a list of sales through the weekend:

Titan Loop MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: $20 Shipped (Orig. $30, CA Tax Only), Titan MFi-Certified 3.25′ Lightning Cable: $25 Shipped (Orig. $35, CA Tax Only)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 4th 2015 6:00 am PT

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Lightning cables are notoriously prone to damage, but the Titan Loop is a shining exception. Encased in flexible, industrial-strength steel, the Titan is the reliable cable you’ve been wishing for – and you can now get one for $20 shipped via 9to5Toys Specials. You can also get the bigger version of the Titan for $25 shipped off of $35.

TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)

Jared Weintraub - Sep. 3rd 2015 4:41 pm PT

TwelveSouth is offering its portable subwoofer for Macbooks, the BassJump 2 for $69.99. If you use the coupon code BetterThanBluetooth the price drops to only $49.99 shipped. This includes free refreshed software that allows you to use it w/ the latest OS including El Capitan. The BassJump Sound System 3.0 software blends the sound output of BassJump with the output of built-in MacBook speakers, adding…

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Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)

Jared Weintraub - Sep. 3rd 2015 3:42 pm PT

Amazon has the Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker with Built-in Microphone for $20.99. But if you apply the coupon code 5UH9MAPY the price drops to only $15.99 Prime shipped. That’s $5 off the sale price, $6 less than our previous mention and the lowest Amazon has ever sold it for. It has a 30-foot wireless range, 8-hour battery life,…

Upgrade your podcast game: Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)

Justin Kahn - Sep. 3rd 2015 9:24 am PT

Adorama is once again offering its Audio-Technica mic combo deal, but this time for even less. You can grab the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone with a CAD Audio Acousti-Shield 32 Stand Mounted Acoustic Enclosure for $149 shipped. Combining both items, that’s about $130 under the original listings, nearly $100 under the current Amazon…

Apple iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T or Verizon) for $300 shipped (Reg. $529)

- Sep. 3rd 2015 8:58 am PT

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Walmart is offering Apple’s iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T or Verizon) for $299.99 with free shipping. As a pricing comparison, Apple is currently charging $529 for it new and $439 for it in refurbished condition. Today’s deal is one of the best iPad Air deals we’ve ever seen. Both models are available in Silver or Space Gray.

This iPad features a 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 Retina display, 64-bit A7 chip with M7 motion coprocessor, Bluetooth 4.0, 5MP iSight Camera, and 1.2MP FaceTime HD Camera.

1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)

Justin Kahn - Sep. 3rd 2015 8:52 am PT @justinkahnmusic

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1Password is arguably one of the best password management system around, and certainly one of our favorite. Today, it is on sale at the Mac App Store for $34.99. At regular $50, this is matching the best price we have seen on the Mac App Store and within $7 of a limited promo code deal from over 3 months ago. We haven’t seen it go for less on the Mac App Store in over a year.

However, those with access to a .edu email address can get the Mac app for even less. Over on the official AgileBits shop, 1Password for Mac is just $27.99 using a .edu email address during checkout. That’s matching our previous limited promo price and the best we have seen in over a year. Student and faculty members are eligible for the discounted rate and should checkout using a .edu email. If you don’t have a .edu email, you can checkout with your regular email but you should have an active student/faculty ID available in case you’re contacted by AgileBits

Keep in mind, you will get updates faster purchasing the app directly from Agile, but there is no iCloud syncing like the Mac App Store version. Agile’s purchase does support Dropbox for cross-platforming syncing though (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Windows Phone).

The App Store Best of 2014 winner keeps your accounts safe by storing/creating complicated passwords and logs you in with a single click:

Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29

- Sep. 2nd 2015 3:26 pm PT

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Labor Day fashion deals are starting to pop up at various retailers. We’ve found three sales worth your time ahead of the holiday weekend.

First, J. Crew Factory is taking 50% off everything across women’s, men’s, and kids’ items. One of your best bets is to go with the Factory 11-inch Lightweight Rivington Short for $19.50. It’s available in multiple colors including classic Navy Blue and British Khaki. Factory Washed Pique Polos are just $18 and are also available in a range of colors. J. Crew Factory adds $5 flat rate shipping or waives shipping fees on orders of at least $100.

Next, Amazon is offering a 20% discount on already-reduced clothing, shoes and more with coupon code LABORDAY20. What’s more, you can save an extra 25% on jewelry and watches with coupon code EXTRA25OFF. Our favorite pick from this sale is the Timex Unisex Weekender Silver-Tone Watch with Blue and Yellow Nylon Band for $19.25. Coupon code EXTRA25OFF drops your final price down to $14.44 Prime shipped, which is a savings of more than $10 off its regular price and the best deal we’ve ever seen. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 581 Amazon reviewers.

Lastly, Toms Surprise Sale extends discounts of 40-70% to select women’s, men’s and youth items. This discount yields a pair of Olive Canvas Men’s Classics for just $28.80 with free shipping, which is $19.20 below the regular price of $48. The $30-$40 price range also has many different style shoes to choose from. All orders of $25 or more ship free and all sales are final.

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You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly

- Sep. 2nd 2015 2:04 pm PT

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Nest made a splash yesterday with the announcement of its third generation Learning Thermostat. But despite its larger screen and new Farsight feature, the second generation model is the better buy for most people at its new, lower price of $199 (Orig. $249).

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Nest did a great job of talking up how its third generation screen is a big deal, but in practice it probably won’t improve your life that much. Farsight sounds like it would be helpful, but how often do you really want to check in on your thermostat from 3-ft or more away or don’t have access to clock? Most thermostats live in hallways anyways, where you’re never more than a few feet away from its display. The other big improvement is Furnace Heads-Up that analyzes your furnace’s shutoff patterns, but that feature will also be rolling out to all previous generation Nest Thermostats later this year.

At the end of the day, it feels like Nest didn’t do enough to make the third generation Thermostat worth the extra $50 over its predecessor. That being said, you won’t always have this option since the second generation’s discounted price of $199 is only going to be around “while supplies last.”

Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 2nd 2015 2:03 pm PT

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The solid-walnut Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones offer superb sound with a classy exterior. 9to5Toys Specials currently offers them for $149 shipped.

Inside the enclosures made from FSC-certified walnut, the OEHPs have proprietary drivers with impressive specs. The combination of neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils in 40mm speakers makes for a rich, detailed listening experience. In particular, these headphones provide a nice natural bass without the need for digital enhancement. Despite the hand-oiled wood, the headset weighs just half a pound, and it features an easy-to-use inline remote. There is also a mic built in for taking phone calls.

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

Jared Weintraub - Sep. 2nd 2015 10:10 am PT @Jared_Weintraub

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(Update 10/1 11am:) Amazon added new device makers to the Dash program this morning: We are excited to introduce 11 new device makers—General Electric, Samsung, Gmate, Oster, August, and more—to the Dash Replenishment Service program,” said Peter Larsen, Vice President, Amazon Devices. “Dash Replenishment Service adds convenience and ease for both customers and device makers alike. Customers don’t…

Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)

Jared Weintraub - Sep. 1st 2015 12:37 pm PT

Worldwide Stereo offers the Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System for $199. However, when you enter the coupon code OFRNOVA the price drops to only $149.95 shipped. That’s $49 off the original listing/Amazon price and the lowest we can find. It features NFC pairing, 3.5mm auxiliary input, 2.5-inch drivers, 1.25-inch tweeters, and a frequency response range…

Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners

- Sep. 1st 2015 11:21 am PT

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Next week marks Pandora’s 10th anniversary and as a thank you to its millions of listeners it’s going to turn off ads for all of September 9th. This benefit is usually limited to just Pandora One subscribers ($4.99 per month), but during this 24-hour period every listener will be able to enjoy ad-free music.

And for those of you who are feeling nostalgic, Pandora has crafted a special mixtape that includes the 10 most Thumbed Up songs of each year for the past decade.

Google Photos starts rolling out AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ following waitlist sign-ups

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All-Inclusive iOS 9 & Swift 2 Course Developer Bundle: $49 (Orig. $398)

Donna Enzmann - Sep. 1st 2015 4:05 am PT

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With the new version of iOS about to roll out, now is an exciting time to be a developer. The All-Inclusive iOS 9 and Swift Course Bundle teaches you from scratch, and 9to5Toys Specials has it for $49.

Widescreen Monitors: Acer 23-inch $100 shipped (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8-inch adjustable UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 shipped (Reg. $240)

- Aug. 31st 2015 2:53 pm PT

Amazon offers the Acer 23-inch LED-Lit Monitor (model G236HL Bbd) for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $40 below list, $20 better than its street price, and a match for the lowest we’ve seen. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,977 reviewers and is the best selling computer monitor on Amazon. Features include a 1920…

Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, TGI Fridays, Michaels, more

Justin Kahn - Aug. 31st 2015 12:31 pm PT @justinkahnmusic

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We have spotted a long list of discounted gift cards today on eBay from a number of different retailers. We are seeing up to 20% off at Steak ‘n Shake, TGI Fridays, Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube and many more. These deals comes courtesy of PayPal with free email delivery, along with GiftCardMall and SVMgiftcards with free shipping. All of which are trusted retailers and are among our favorite gift card dealers around.

$50 Steak ‘n Shake Gift Card for $40 w/ email delivery
$25 Domino’s Pizza Gift Card + $5 credit for $25 w/ email delivery
$25 TGI Fridays Gift Card + $5 credit for $25 w/ email delivery
$50 Sports Authority Gift Card + $10 credit for $50 w/ email delivery
$25 Papa John’s Gift Card for $20 w/ email delivery
$50 Regal Entertainment Group Gift Card for $40 w/ email delivery

$100 Conoco Gas Gift Card for $90 shipped
$50 Jiffy Lube Gift Card for $40 shipped
$50 Boston Market Gift Card for $40 shipped
$25 Michaels Gift Card for $20 shipped
$50 California Pizza Kitchen Gift Card for $40 shipped
$25 Fuddrucker’s Gift Card for $20 shipped
$100 Choice Hotels Gift Card for $90 shipped
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Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth portable speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 metal headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120), more

Justin Kahn - Aug. 31st 2015 11:31 am PT @justinkahnmusic

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Update: Grab a JBL Pulse Bluetooth speaker refurb with LED display for $99 shipped with code PULSE99

Amazon is offering JBL Micro Wireless Ultra-Portable Speaker w/ Bluetooth in (Red) for $28. It ships free for Prime members or on orders over $35. That’s more than 50% under the original listing, about a $1 under our last Gold Box mention and the best price we can find.

It features Bluetooth streaming, a built-in bass port, Li-ion rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours of playback, a charge cable that can be stowed away under the device and the ability to chain mutual JBL Micros together. This model has a 4.4/5 star rating from over 1,500 Amazon customers. We also still have the Philips Portable Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Next up, Amazon has the V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphones for $79.98 shipped. That’s as much as $40 under some listings and the current best price we can find.

They have 40mm Dual-Diaphragm drivers, a light weight steel construction, noise isolation, a one button mic and an exoskeleton hard case. The M80s have a 4.4/5 star rating from nearly 700 Amazon customers.

Also, MobilPros1 via eBay offers the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Bluetooth Universal Wireless Speaker w/ Subwoofer for only $99.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the list price, $43 less than Amazon’s current listing and the lowest we can find. It has a built-in rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours playtime. Amazon shoppers gave it 4.6/5 stars.

GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera: $319 shipped (Reg. $400)

- Aug. 31st 2015 10:00 am PT

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REI offers the GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera for $399.95, but the price automatically drops to $318.99 shipped once it’s added to your shopping cart. That’s $81 (20%) below msrp and the best current deal we can find.

This GoPro camera features a built-in touch display that allows users to adjust settings and frame shots, it can also playback videos and photos as well. The HERO4 Silver captures 1080p and takes 12MP photos. Additionally, it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with the GoPro app or a smart remote. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 885 Amazon reviewers.

Use your savings to buy some killer add-ons for your new GoPro.

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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,280 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

- Aug. 31st 2015 9:32 am PT

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ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.1% feedback rating from 20,724 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB (model MF840LL/A) for $1,279.99 shipped. That’s $219.01 below its regular price and a match for the best deal we’ve seen.

If you’re thinking about going with a 128GB MacBook Pro or even Air, I’d recommend stepping up to at least 256GB (like this model) so you don’t feel cramped for space. And with a beautiful Retina display (2560 x 1600) plus a slew of extra connectivity options (including HDMI!), this Mac is the best pick for most people.

2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
256GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
Intel Iris Graphics 6100
Force Touch trackpad

Use your savings to add three years of protection to your new Mac with AppleCare: $189 shipped (Reg. $249) via Amazon.

Google Play offers free downloads of Buddy Guy’s Born To Play Guitar album (Reg. $10)

Justin Kahn - Aug. 31st 2015 8:42 am PT

Google Play is back at it again with another solid freebie MP3 album download. This time around blues legend Buddy Guy is getting the nod with the Google Play Deluxe Edition of his Born To Play Guitar album now available for free. This album is regularly listed at $1.29 per track or $9.99 for the…

Doxie Go Wi-Fi Scanner: $175 Shipped (Orig. $229, CA Tax Only)

Donna Enzmann - Aug. 31st 2015 2:24 am PT

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Going paperless is easy with a scanner that fits in your bag and runs off battery, like the Doxie Go. 9to5Toys Specials has it for $175 shipped.

REI extra 20% off one outlet item: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, Oakley Backpack $40, more

- Aug. 28th 2015 3:07 pm PT

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REI is taking an additional 20% off already discounted outlet items when you enter coupon code OUT20 during checkout. Orders of at least $50 ship free (including skis and snowboards) and on smaller orders you can opt for free in-store pickup. The coupon code will only work on a single REI-Outlet item and is set to expire 9/7/15 at 11:59pm pst.

Use this sale to gear up for a fall hiking excursion, winter snowboard/ski trip, or just grab some active gear for your daily workouts. Our favorite deals are as follows:

Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)

Trevor Daugherty - Aug. 28th 2015 1:42 pm PT

Update (9/2 8:30am): Newegg offers the Toshiba Canvio 5TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $129.99 shipped with promo code HDWC250XK3J1. That’s $80 off the original price, $10 better than Amazon and lowest price we can find for this highly-rated hard drive. B&H offers the WD 5TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive for $129.99 with free expedited shipping.…

ULA gets second Vulcan launch off the ground, now hopeful for certification

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