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App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope 2 goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 10 2015 - 3:45 pm PT
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Apple has now officially selected Cut the Rope 2 as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $1, this is the very first time we have seen the playful physics-based puzzle-platformer go free in the App Store since it released nearly 2 years ago. It has a 4.5 star rating from 10,005 reviewers.

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De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 10 2015 - 3:08 pm PT
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We’ve seen iOS-connected coffeemakers before, but they’ve usually come way of crowdfunding projects that don’t always make it off the ground. An established veteran in the world of java is making waves with a new top-of-the-line model that is capable of crafting over 100 different drinks. The De’Longhi PrimaDonna Elite puts an entire coffee shop at your fingertips. It focuses on a user-friendly experience that allows coffee-fiends to personalize nearly every detail of their drink and save new creations for later.

Its iOS-connectivity is sure to spark the interest of Apple users. While the price tag may scare some away.


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Affinity Photo is Apple’s Mac App of the Year, download it now for $40 (Reg. $50)

Avatar for Dec 10 2015 - 10:30 am PT
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In celebration of being named Apple’s best Mac App of the year, Affinity Photo has dropped its price from $50 to $39.99. This is the first discount of any kind we’ve seen for this powerful photo editor since it was released earlier this year. In addition to receiving top honors from Apple, it has also been named an Editors’ Choice and amassed a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from hundreds of App Store users.

5 years in the making, Affinity Photo redefines the boundaries for professional photo editing software for the Mac. With a meticulous focus on workflow it offers sophisticated tools for enhancing, editing and retouching your images in an incredibly intuitive interface with all the power and performance you need.

Unsure if Affinity Photo is for you? Take advantage of this free 10-day trial to put it through its paces.

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The Room puzzle-mystery game for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 10 2015 - 8:43 am PT
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After releasing the third entry in the popular The Room series about a month ago, the original title is now available for free on the App Store. Regularly listed at $1, this is the first time we have seen it go free in two years. It has received a perfect 5 star rating from 143,452 reviewers. While we have seen it drop down to $1, The Room Two is also on sale today for $1.99 (Reg. $3).

Along with being listed as the App Store Editor’s Choice in 146 countries, The Room has received a number of important accolades including Apple’s iPad Game of the Year 2012 and a BAFTA. Head below for more details:

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The latest Omate smartwatch for iOS/Android launches on Indiegogo with instant success

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 7 2015 - 2:31 pm PT
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We’ve been inundated with smartwatches and wearables over the last year. Now, 2015 is coming to a close with one more new release. This morning, the Omate Rise Standalone Smartwatch for iOS and Android launched on Indiegogo. In just a few hours it has doubled its initial goal and is beginning to sell out of inventory.

You see, Omate differs from many crowdfunding projects that go on for weeks and even months at a time. This campaign is set to conclude before the end of the week with just over 1,000 units available. With a $199 price tag, it’s no surprise that backers are snatching Omate up while the campaign is still live. More details below.


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Minecraft finally makes the jump to Wii U with exclusive Nintendo content coming soon

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 7 2015 - 12:14 pm PT
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After a long wait, Minecraft and Nintendo are finally getting together on a Wii U version of its wildly popular block-building third-person game. After hitting nearly every console over the last four years, Minecraft is rounding out its offerings. This won’t be a stripped down version either, Wii U gamers will have access to six of the most popular texture packs plus another 16 expansion options. Full details below on the release and more.


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PlayStation Now drops to $100/yr (55% off), adds collection of Batman Arkham & LEGO titles

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 7 2015 - 8:22 am PT
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By way of the official PlayStation Blog, Sony has now announced that PlayStation Now will be available for a limited time at $99.99 a year starting tomorrow. At under $9 per month, that’s around 55% off the usual yearly fee. Existing PS Now subscribers will be able to purchase the deal in order to extend their membership for an additional 12 months.

For those that don’t already know, PS Now is Sony’s back catalog service that offers hundreds of digital PS3 titles on-demand for a yearly fee. While there were already several Warner Bros. games available, Sony has also announced some new titles from WBIE including Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham Origins, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Mortal Kombat and F.E.A.R (Single-Player Campaign Mode). We are also getting some new LEGO games on top of LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes including The LEGO Movie Videogame, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, LEGO Batman: The Videogame and more.

While it may not be the back catalog service we all wanted from PS4, the addition of the new AAA titles and a nice price drop certainly adds some value here. You can opt for a 7-day free trial before going for the full year.

Remember to hit up all our game deals every day of the week, across every platform and you’ll find the Free PS Plus Games for December right here: Far Cry 3, Gaunlet Slayer Edition, Freedom Wars, more

Apple’s latest freebie is Afterlight image editing app for iPhone and iPad ($1 value)

Avatar for Dec 5 2015 - 9:22 am PT
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You can score a free download of Afterlight for iOS exclusively through the Apple Store app. Today is the first time we’ve seen this popular image editing app go free since it was released several years ago:

Afterlight is the perfect image editing app for quick and straight forward editing. Our simple design, paired with powerful and snappy tools, will give you the look you want in seconds.

The only way to get the app for free is to take advantage of a special promotion from the Apple Store iOS app. Complete download instructions are as follows:
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Anova Culinary updates its sous vide Precision Cooker with Wi-Fi access for cooking away from home

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 3 2015 - 4:12 pm PT
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Much like every other room in your house, technology has slowly crept into our kitchen. It’s not a surprise that manufacturers are taking note of this trend when it comes to cookware. Nearly every standard appliance is available with some sort of Wi-Fi connected feature set. Add sous vide to that list, as well.

Anova Culinary has refreshed its popular sous vide Precision Cooker. It has added Wi-Fi in an attempt to increase convenience, while staying ahead of the competition. More details below.


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App Store Free App of the Week: Monument Valley for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 2 2015 - 8:38 am PT
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Update (12/9 3:45pm): Apple has unexpectedly shut down this week’s App Store freebie a full 24 hours early.

Update (12/3 3:50pm): As expected, Apple has now officially chosen Monument Valley as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Monument Valley for iOS has gone free for the first time since it was released back in July of 2014. This popular vertical puzzler was Apple’s 2014 “Game of the Year”. Rated 4.5/5 stars all-time. Take Princess Ida on a wandering journey through “mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths, unfolding optical illusions” while she tries to stay safe from the Crow People.

Don’t feel left out Android users! Monument Valley is free for you too via Amazon Underground.

Full description and a trailer below.


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App Store Free App of the Week: To-Fu Fury puzzle-platformer goes free for the first time ($2 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 27 2015 - 2:20 pm PT
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Well, better late than never. Apple has now (finally) selected To-Fu Fury as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $1.99, you can now grab it for free on all your iOS devices. This is the very first time we have seen the game go free on the App Store since it was released back in July. 

Head below for more details on the new freebie along with links to today’s best Black Friday gaming deals:
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iOS/Mac apps: Infinity Blade free, Threes! $1, Fantastical 2 from $3, Transistor $3, freebies, many more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 26 2015 - 10:58 am PT
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In today’s best game/app deals, we have split up the best console bundles, games/amiibo and iOS/Mac deals in to three separate posts, as there are just too many to fit into one. We are starting with Infinity Blade for free on iOS. It is regularly listed at $7 an can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for free over the weekend. It is the “Winner of the 2011 Apple Design Award, and more than 20 “Game of the Year” & “Top App” awards! Tons of NEW FREE CONTENT available now!”

We also have a number of notable Mac deals today including a massive Black Friday Game Sale at Mac Game Store with deep discounts on BioShock, Borderlands, Civ, and many more. At the Mac App Store you’ll find Deus Ex: Human Revolution Ultimate Edition for: $10 (Reg. $20) and Hitman: Absolution Elite Edition for $10 (Reg. $25), both matching the best prices we can find.

You have until this afternoon to grab the latest new App Store Free App of the Week and  our favorite photo editing app Pixelmator for Mac is still 50% discount today. D own below you’ll find the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac price drops including Threes!, Lara Croft GO, iTranslate Voice, Transistor and many, many more:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:


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Black Friday game deals: Bloodborne $20, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze $30, AC Syndicate $35, MGS V $35, and many more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 26 2015 - 9:31 am PT
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With so many Black Friday gaming and app deals today, we have decided to split them up in separate posts. You’ll find all the best live Black Friday console deals right here, and below we will list all the current console titles. Just about all of the major retailers including Amazon, Target, GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy and more have now kicked off some very notable deals across every platform. And remember to keep checking back to Amazon’s Black Friday section, as a large number of game deals will be rotating in and out throughout the day. 

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Black Friday console deals: Xbox One Gears of War + $60 gift card $300, Playstation 4 bundles under $300, Wii U, 3DS, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 26 2015 - 8:22 am PT
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Update (11/26 9:07am): Trusted game dealer Antonine via eBay Daily Deals has the PlayStation 4 500GB Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Bundle for $289.99 shipped right now, which is the current lowest direct price available.

We are starting to see the Black Friday console bundle deals hit at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop and more. As expected Target has a fantastic deal on Xbox One with the added value of the gift card, while many of the other console options are available at multiple retailers. While we will be adding more throughout the day, here are our top picks:


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Games/Apps: Zelda Skyward Sword & Kirby’s Dream Collection (pre-owned) $20 each, Week Calendar Free, more freebies

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 25 2015 - 10:13 am PT
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Update (11/25 4:00pm):

In today’s best game/app deals, the Nintendo Store has a couple notable pre-owned game deals right now including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii and Wii U at $15 plus $5 flat rate shipping on your entire order. That’s less than half what this game regularly goes for new. This title goes on sale even less often than most Nintendo games and is easily the best price around. The Nintendo Store also has Kirby’s Dream Collection (game only) pre-owned for $15 plus $5 shipping. Not only is this title hard to even get your hands on, it goes for $70 plus new on Amazon. 

Best Buy is offering the Guitar Hero for Xbox One with Wireless Guitar Controller & USB Mic for $69.99 shipped ($112 value). While we have seen this bundle dip to $65 on Amazon, Best Buy includes the $12+ USB mic as well. Best Buy is also offering a Buy 2 pre-owned games and get 1 Free promo right now with a large selection of titles: Madden NFL 15, Destiny, Watch Dogs, GTA V, ARkham Knight and many more.

On top of its Black Friday Countdown game deals, Amazon is offering WWE 2K16 on PS4 and Xbox One for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $60, best we can find). However, Walmart is still offering Star Wars Battlefront (or COD Black Ops III, WWE 2K15, Fallout 4, Battlefront w/ extra content, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate,  MGSV and more) with a $20 PSN gift card for $59.99 shipped. 

Today is your last chance at the new App Store Free App of the Week and Pixelmator – our favorite photo editing app for Mac gets a 50% discount today. Down below you’ll find today’s best iOS/Mac price drops including Noteshelf – Take Notes, Sketch, Annotate, Evernote Sync, Week Calendar, Menu Planner and many more:

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Games/Apps: Nintendo 2DS $79, New 3DS Animal Crossing bundle $179, amiibo End Level Display $20, iOS freebies, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 22 2015 - 12:25 pm PT
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Update (11/22 12:50pm):

Walmart is offering the Nintendo 2DS in Crimson Red or Electric Blue for $79 shipped. That’s about $50 under the original listing, $20 below GameStop and Amazon and the best price we can find. Walmart is also offering the Nintendo New 3DS Handheld Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer Bundle for $179 shipped. That’s well under the usual $220+ this bundle fetches and the best price we can find.

For you amiibo fans out there, we are seeing the lowest price ever on the the Power A amiibo End Level Display at $19.99 Prime shipped on Amazon. That’s more than $10 below the average selling price and $5 below the lowest we have seen. You’ll want to take a look at the Walmart Black Friday ad and our Best of Black Friday Games roundup for the best deals on Nintendo over the season. 

As for consoles, Amazon is still offering the Xbox One 1TB FIFA 16 Bundle with a free copy of Fallout 4 for $399 shipped and you’ll find several bundles at GameStop currently available with free games. Walmart is offering the 500GB Gears of War (white or black) or LEGO Movie game Xbox One bundle, plus Star Wars Battlefront, an additional controller, and a Turtle Beach headset for $399 shipped ($480+ value). And Newegg has the LEGO Movie bundle on its own for $305.48 shipped using code EMCKBNK22 at checkout. That’s within $5 of the basic Black Friday discount, and without the headaches. 

Amazon has already kicked off its Black Friday Countdown game deals and today’s Gold Box Deals features up to 55% off Logitech gaming mice and keyboards. Also for today only, you’ll find up to 40% off Disney Infinity character bundles. Tearaway Unfolded on PlayStation 4 is now at $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $40, best we can find).

Best Buy is offering PlayStation TV for $19.99 (Reg. $40+) and Lords of the Fallen Complete Edition on PS4 and Xbox One for $19.99 (Reg. $30), both with free shipping over $35 or free in-store pickup

This weekend’s most notable Mac/iOS price drops include The 7D Mine Train: FREE (Reg. $5), Hack RUN: FREE (Reg. $3), File Manager Pro App: FREE (Reg. $5), Paprika Recipe Manager: $3 (Reg. $5), Draw Pad Pro: FREE (Reg. $3) and many more in our previous roundup. MacPhun offers up to 85% off Creative Kit 2016 for Black Friday and be sure grab the latest App Store Free App of the Week: Stackables

Ongoing game deals/promotions:


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MacPhun offers up to 85% off Creative Kit 2016 for Black Friday: 6 apps & extras for $89 (Reg. $630)

Avatar for Jordan Kahn Nov 21 2015 - 3:34 pm PT
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MacPhun is getting in on the Black Friday fun early with a great deal launching today through the Black Friday shopping festivities.

Up to 85% off its Creative Kit 2016 means you get six of the company’s popular Mac apps– Snapheal, FX Photo Studio, Intensify, Focus, Noiseless, and Tonality— for just $89, plus a bunch of extras the company is throwing in for free that are normally worth $300.

In total, you’re saving around $630 with this bundle versus purchasing the apps individually at full price.

In addition to the six apps in the Creative Kit, you’ll also get these extras with the deal:


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Microsoft launches its Black Friday promotion early for Xbox Live Gold Members

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 20 2015 - 9:25 am PT
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Black Friday has come early for Xbox Live Gold members. Microsoft will be discounting a number of standout titles next week (Nov. 24-30), but Gold members can start saving today and are eligible for additional savings off the sale price. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill promotion either. There are some big names in this sale including: NBA 2K16, Forza 6, Mortal Kombat X and others.

Head below for a full list of deals available in Microsoft’s Xbox Store Black Friday promotion.


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Japanese interactive dictionary app goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $7)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 20 2015 - 8:51 am PT
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The popular interactive Japanese/English dictionary app Japanese has gone free on the App Store. This is a premium app that regularly goes for $7 and hasn’t been free since October of 2013. Rated 4/5 stars from nearly 1,600 reviewers.

Features:

This Japanese/English dictionary is massive, yet easily fits inside your iPhone or iPad. Contains more than 174,650 entries and 52,000 examples, as well as stroke order animations for kanji and kana. Japanese works completely offline, an internet connection is not required. Updates are free.

  • Extremely fast startup and search
  • Search either English-Japanese or Japanese-English
  • Results are sorted by relevance. The best match appears at the top, so you can reach the right word quickly
  • Begins-with (“free” to find “freely”), exact match (“free”) or ends-in search (“free” to find “carefree”)
  • Enter Japanese words in the Latin alphabet
  • Entering conjugated forms (ex. 食べます tabemasu) will find the proper dictionary entry (食べる taberu)
  • Enter a number to see its Japanese pronunciation

iOS Universal: Japanese: FREE (Reg. $7)

Be sure to visit our game hub for all the best deals every day of the week and our Black Friday coverage for all of this month’s best gaming discounts.

App Store Free App of the Week: Stackables – effects & masks image manipulation app ($3 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 19 2015 - 4:17 pm PT
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Apple has now officially selected Stackables – Layered Textures, Effects, and Masks as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It usually sells for $3 but can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for nothing. The iPad version is also available for free right now on the App Store.

Head below for more details about the image “effects layering and blending app”:
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Pryme Vessyl skips the 8-cup rule for a user specific iPhone-connected recommendation

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 17 2015 - 4:33 pm PT
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We get it. Drink more water. Turns out, it’s still pretty hard to do. A new product from Mark One has its eyes set on increasing your daily water intake. The $99 Pryme Vessyl tracks your drinking habits and reminds you throughout the day to increase your intake until you’ve reached your designated goal for the day.

It’s not as simple as that, Mark One has developed a proprietary algorithm that figures out how much water is needed to help you perform at your peak. The Pryme Vessyl already has one believer: Apple. More details below.


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Hitman Sniper for iOS hits its lowest price yet: $2 (Reg. $5)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 16 2015 - 8:42 am PT
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Square Enix has put Hitman: Sniper on sale for $1.99 on the App Store. Back in August it dipped down to $2.99 for a short time, but this is the lowest we have ever seen it hit since it released back in June. It has a 4.5 star rating from over 3,300 reviewers.

Essentially a “fixed position shooting” game that puts Agent 47 behind the scope of a customizable sniper rifle, Hitman Sniper takes place in Montenegro across 150 missions:

Scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, subterfuge and the environment to complete your contracts. Eliminate targets, collect weapon parts and complete blueprints to unlock the most powerful rifles!

Features:

  • Immersive sniping game based on the Hitman universe
  • Complete over 150 missions. Eliminate the top criminal elite!
  • Replay and uncover more secrets as contracts evolve
  • Compete against your friends & dominate the leaderboards!
  • Master undetected kills using your surrounding environment
  • Unlock and assemble 14 epic sniper rifles

iOS Universal: Hitman: Sniper: $2 (Reg. $5)

Be sure to visit our game hub for all the best deals every day of the week and download the latest App Store Free App of the Week. All of our Black Friday coverage for this month’s best gaming discounts can be found here.

What Watch uses Bluetooth connectivity to tab the memorable moments of your life

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 13 2015 - 5:05 pm PT
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It seems like everyone has a wearable these days. Apple Watch is a favorite amongst fanboys and Fitbit appears set for a huge holiday season, with Black Friday deals throughout many of our ad leaks. But what about those that would prefer a more classic look as opposed to the techie flavorings that are so popular right now?

What Watch out of Switzerland has an answer to that question. Its Bluetooth-connected watches are coming to the United States and are worth a look. With classic and modern stylings, plus iPhone/Android connectivity, these new timepieces are set to make a splash.


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Nintendo announces Zelda Twilight Princess HD remaster + Wolf Link/Midna & Gold Mega Man amiibo, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 13 2015 - 9:05 am PT
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Update (11/17 2:15pm): Amazon now has the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Wii U remaster/amiibo bundle in stock for pre-order.

During its Direct event yesterday, Nintendo made a few new announcements with regards to Zelda and Mega Man. Both franchises will be seeing new amiibo along with titles set to release next year. Head below to find out more about the latest Zelda HD remake, the new golden Mega Man and where to pre-order:
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App Store Free App of the Week: PDF Expert 5 goes free for the first time ($10 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 12 2015 - 3:58 pm PT
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Apple has now handpicked Readdle’s PDF Expert 5 for iPhone and iPad as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $10, we have seen it dip down to $5 a few times, but this is the very first time the popular app has gone free on the App Store since its release in early 2014. It has a 4.5 star rating from 7,658 reviewers. Compatible with OS X Yosemite and El Capitan, Readdle also launched PDF Expert for Mac just this morning.

You can find out all the details on the new Mac version right here and head below for more info on the temporarily free iOS version below:
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Best of Black Friday – Games: Xbox One/PS4 console bundles, deep discounts on games, gift cards, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 12 2015 - 12:28 pm PT
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Black Friday is just around the corner now and we have seen just about every major retailer’s ad. On top of a number of solid deals on Apple gear, HDTVs and more, we can also paint a pretty accurate picture of what to expect when it comes to gaming. Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop and more will all be offering deep discounts on console bundles, games and accessories. Head below for a complete break down of the best options:
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Is Luma’s surround Wi-Fi system the router we’ve been waiting for?

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 6 2015 - 3:06 pm PT
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If I could buy a router and modem that I never had to touch again, I’d pay…and pay well. Seems like I have to reset or manage a setting with a much greater frequency than I’d prefer. Of course, I’m loading it down like a pickup truck with about 19 devices. No matter, a better solution has to be out there.

Luma is hoping to sooth my ailment. With its “surround” multi-router approach, its goal is to provide greater coverage and simplified settings. Kind of like having a couple Google OnHubs around your home.


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Pay what you want for this incredible iOS 9 developer bundle (Orig. $2,044)

Avatar for Donna Enzmann Nov 6 2015 - 12:00 am PT
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Fancy getting into iOS app development? You can currently pay whatever you want for the Incredible iOS 9 Developer Bundle at 9to5Toys Specials, which includes five courses and over 100 app templates.

Designed to be accessible for beginners, this bundle kicks off with three courses teaching the fundamentals. This includes an introduction to object-oriented programming, followed by tutorials on coding with Swift 2 and working in XCode 7. You can then move on to the courses that focus on WatchOS (for Apple Watch apps) and tvOS (Apple TV apps). For your future projects, the bundle offers a pack of over 100 app templates, plus two extra ready-to-ship photo editors that you can customize with your own code.

The bundle totals over 96 hours of training and $948-worth of assets. With this deal, you can pay what you like for a course and a template; simply beat the average price paid to unlock the full bundle.

New Fallout 4 launch trailer hits with a fresh look at gameplay and more

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 5 2015 - 12:21 pm PT
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Fallout 4 is set to launch in just five days and anticipation continues to build. We told you earlier this week about Fallout 3 being included for Xbox One users with backwards compatibility. Today, Bethesda released a new launch trailer that shows an extended look at gameplay and the storylines.

While there are already some pre-order deals to snatch up, be sure to keep an eye on our daily games roundup for additional Fallout 4 discounts.

App Store Free App of the Week: Rayman Fiesta Run goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 5 2015 - 8:16 am PT
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Update (11/05 4:30pm): Apple has now officially selected Rayman Fiesta Run as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Ubisoft is now offering Rayman Fiesta Run for free on iOS. The game is regularly listed at $2.99 and can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for free. Outside of a short run as a freebie inside the Expedia app about a year ago, this is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store.

Head below for more details on this highly rated platformer:
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The Room Three releases today, now available for download on the App Store

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 4 2015 - 3:02 pm PT
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The Room franchise is one of the most popular puzzle mystery games on mobile, with the first two games in the series garnering a 5 star rating from nearly a half a million reviews across the App Store and Google Play. Today, developer Fireproof Games took to its Twitter account to announce the release of The Room Three.

Unfortunately, the game is only available to iOS users as of right now. Fireproof Games has no specific dates for Android, but says it is currently working hard on it.

Head below for the release trailer and to find out more about the latest entry in the BAFTA and Apple Game of the Year award winning series:
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Pre-order Fallout 4 to receive access to Fallout 3 via Xbox One Backwards Compatibility

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 4 2015 - 11:21 am PT
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With backwards compatibility set to hit next week, Xbox One gamers are beginning to look forward to all of the previous generation titles that will soon have new life. Aside from the Gears of War bundle, one of the more notable 360 hits will be Fallout 3. Those that pre-order a digital or physical copy of Fallout 4 will receive free access to Fallout 3.

There are a few nice pre-order deals currently available for pre-order. Prime members can grab it for $49.99 (Reg. $60). The Fallout 4 Ultimate Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide pre-order has dropped to $77.99 shipped (Orig. $130). Be sure to check out the recently announced Fallout 4 bundle as well. All three are set to launch on November 10th. Get ready for the release with these cool Fallout Boy-inspired socks or this Christmas sweater.

As always, be sure to hit up our daily games roundup for the best deals across every platform.

Source: Major Nelson

PlayStation Now adds 105 titles as it aims to pick up more subscribers

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 3 2015 - 1:42 pm PT
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To this point, PlayStation’s Now subscription gaming service has seemed more like a hobby than something worthy of serious consideration. That all changed today as the gaming giant added 105 new titles to its collection.

Some of the standout additions include Resident Evil 6, Street Fighter, Mega Man, amongst others. Check out the entire list here. PlayStation now is available on PS4 and 3, Vita as well as select Sony Blu-ray Players and Samsung Smart TVs. For $20 month, it provides unlimited access to all of these titles which can be played with with a DUALSHOCK 4 controller in most instances. A discounted 3-month subscription for $45 is available from Amazon.

Learn more and sign-up for a free seven-day trial here. As always, be sure to hit up our daily games roundup for the latest PS4 deals.

Source: PlayStation Blog

Freebies: Gratitude Journal for iOS + Grateful Dead music + Only Time Will Tell eBook + More!

Avatar for Nov 2 2015 - 5:11 pm PT
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Gratitude Journal for iOS is currently free on the App Store. Usually priced at $1.99, this is the first time we’ve ever seen this lifestyle app available as a free download. Rated 3.5 stars from thousands of reviewers.

As seen in USA Today, NPR and Oprah – Gratitude Journal is the easiest and most effective way to rewire your brain in just five minutes a day, unleashing everything great in your life. Completely private and designed get you happy!

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Mogees iPhone-connected sensor turns any object into a playable instrument

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 2 2015 - 4:06 pm PT
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I’m not musically inclined. Nor do I pretend to be. Give me a Rock Band Drum Kit and I’ll get after it, but otherwise, instruments are completely intimidating. Like many of you out there, I enjoy tapping my pencil along to the beat or playing the bongos on my desk to my favorite song. If only there was a way to translate that into real music…

That’s where Mogees comes in. A simple iPhone add-on that detects vibration and translates it into music. So your desk full of accessories instantly becomes a drum kit. Or a kitchen sink is suddenly transformed into a synthesizer. The opportunities are endless…


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Skip launch lines! Amazon to offer midnight deliveries for Call of Duty: Black Ops III via Prime Now

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 2 2015 - 11:33 am PT
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Amazon is stepping into the world of midnight video game releases in a major way this year. While usually it’s the other major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart offering late night game sales, Amazon will be offering midnight deliveries through its Prime Now service of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Friday November 6th, the game’s official release date. Basically speaking, you can get Black Ops 3 delivered to your front door within hours (or less) of it releasing Friday at midnight. But it won’t be as easy as just pre-ordering in the typical fashion:
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GE’s new smart LED lightbulbs tell your brain when it’s time for bed

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Oct 29 2015 - 3:35 pm PT
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It’s not healthy to look at your iPhone before bed. I know, we all do it. The white light of your device actually sends signals to your brain to produce energy, which isn’t ideal before you start counting sheep. That tricky thing called melatonin is actually pretty important. What if a lightbulb could actually help manage all that?

That’s where GE comes in with its new line of smart LED lightbulbs, simply called ‘C’. These two lights offer different variable settings that adjust throughout the day to improve your circadian rhythm. Think Hue meets Advil PM…or something like that.


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The eora 3D scanner uses your iPhone to create 360-degree models of anything

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Oct 26 2015 - 3:59 pm PT
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There is a lot of technology in your iPhone. Each generation picks up more power and improved optics for photos. We regularly hear about companies that are leveraging that technology to create unique products. One of the latest examples is the eora 3D. A new “highly accurate and affordable” three-dimensional scanner that uses your iPhone or Android device to capture virtual representations of just everyday objects.


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Freebies: System Monitor for iOS + OneNote/Evernote GTD eBook + The Peanuts Movie Stencil + More!

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Oct 20 2015 - 4:38 pm PT
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System Monitor – the battery healthy, memory and data tracking app for iOS – has gone free (Reg. $1). This app allows users to “dive deep” into their iOS device to check on its status, available space and more. Check out games and apps roundup for more iOS freebies.

Guitar Hero Live lands on iOS with a new mobile instrument bundle

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Oct 20 2015 - 1:26 pm PT
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Guitar Hero Live has hit iOS today in what is being billed as essentially a full-on port of the console game. The highly-anticipated virtual band title also launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this morning. Activision has opted for an in-app purchase model for this title. The iOS version is available for free to download, but only includes two songs. If you’re after the full catalog, you’ll have to purchase the full game or grab the new iOS bundle that includes a guitar controller.


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You’ll have to hurry to grab one of these limited edition Fallout 4 Xbox One controllers

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Oct 19 2015 - 5:13 pm PT
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Update (10/23 12:30pm): It’s been a big week over at the Bethesda Store, as a number of sweet Fallout 4 accessories have been launched. Aside from a cool limited edition messenger bag and artwork, today has delivered the best product of all: beer! That’s right, Fallout and Carlsberg have combined to launch a sweet new drink. More details here.

The Bethesda Store has kicked off a weeklong Fallout 4 promotion, revealing a fresh item each day. A new limited edition t-shirt was announced today. Tuesday is set to deliver the big ticket item: Bethesda will be releasing a new Fallout-inspired Xbox One Controller. The kicker? There will only be 5,000 available. It’s unclear what time the sale will launch, but today’s item was up by 9am. If you’re interested you’ll have to move fast to grab one.

Bethesda has decked out the controller with a blue and yellow paint scheme with a Vault-Boy on one of the handles. While it is a wired controller, the design is still pretty killer for big Fallout Boy fans. No word yet on pricing. We’ll continue to update this post with the more notable gear launched by Bethesda this week.

This is just the latest in a string of limited edition Xbox One consoles and controllers that we have seen. The upcoming Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller is set to release next week alongside Halo 5: Guardians, which also received its own specially designed peripheral. The limited edition madness isn’t just reserved for Xbox One, Call of Duty fans will be able to grab the new Black Ops II PlayStation 4 bundle next month.

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