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Apple offering popular iOS video editing app ‘Videoshop’ for free ($2 value)

Avatar for Feb 6 2016 - 1:11 pm PT
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Apple is now giving away free downloads of Videoshop for iPhone and iPad. This app typically sells for $1.99 and has only gone free a couple of times since it launched in 2013. Nearly 39,000 App Store users rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Videoshop is an easy video editor with fast editing tools, filters and many other effects for personalizing your videos.

You’ll need to go through the Apple Store app (not the App Store!) to take advantage of this special promotion. Complete download instructions are as follows:

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Final Fantasy II on iOS/Android available free inside the FF Portal app ($8 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 5 2016 - 8:38 am PT
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Update (2/5 12:54pm):  If you’re having trouble finding the freebie: Load up the Final Fantasy Portal app, the go the Final Fantasy II page where you’l find a purchase button. This will essentially get you the game as a free in-app purchase for FF Portal, meaning you can play it in its entirety via the FF Portal app once the purchase has been made.

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Portal app is a free download on the App Store that comes with the latest info on everything Final Fantasy and more. The app also contains some free games like Triple Triad and the classic Final Fantasy (portal version), but every once in a while Square offers a regularly paid iOS app for free as a bonus. In celebration of the one year anniversary of Portal, you can now download Final Fantasy II for free from now until February 14th. FFII regularly sells for $4 – $8, and has never gone free directly on the App Store. Head below for more details on how to get the freebie on iOS and Android:


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App Store Free App of the Week: Over graphic design & photo editing app ($4 value)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 4 2016 - 3:47 pm PT
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Apple has now selected the popular design app Over as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. It regularly sells for $3.99 and is now available free for the first time since May of last year. Over’s “Creative Typography, Graphic Design & Photo Editing” have earned it a 4+ star rating from over 7,500 reviewers.

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Toca Boca offers 4 of its popular kids iOS apps free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3 ea)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 4 2016 - 8:58 am PT
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Toca Boca, developers of the popular Toca iOS kids apps is now offering a number of its popular games for free. Toca Robot, Toca Kitchen, Toca House and Toca Store are all regularly listed at $2.99 and haven’t been available for free in a year or more. These 4 apps combine for a 4+ star rating from nearly 9,000 reviewers:


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iClever 7-Color Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS/Android/more $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 2 2016 - 11:48 am PT
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Update (2/3 9:45am): Inateck via Amazon offers its Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard for $15.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $24) after promo code G6NEE6JC is applied during checkout. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

Hisgadget Inc (100% positive in the last 12 months w/ 37,379 ratings) via Amazon has the iClever Universal 7-Color Backlit Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard for $19.99, but code LIWBC8VI will drop your total to $14.99 at checkout. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $35.

It is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. This model features 7 backlight color options, built-in rechargeable lithium battery that provides up to 200 hours without the backlight, an auto-power saving mode, and more. Rated 4.3/5 stars from nearly 60 Amazon customers.

Speaking of wireless keyboards, in today’s Gold Box Deals over at Amazon you’ll find up to 60% off Logitech accessories including Bluetooth/solar keyboards and more.

More Details:

Cross-Platform Compatible
Works equally well with iOS, Android and Windows, with shortcut keys optimized for all 3 systems.

Comfortable and quiet typing
The whisper-quiet, low-profile keys bring a whole new level of comfort to your fingertips. What’s more, keep all your most-used functions and media controls closer than ever Windows-dedicated hot keys.

Compact and lightweight
At 7.5 ounces and less than a quarter of an inch thick, this Ultra-Slim Wireless Keyboard requires little space in your bag, allowing for more usage on-the-go.

System Requirements
1) iPad – All versions
2) iPhone – All versions
3) Bluetooth-enabled PCs or Laptops with Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
4) Bluetooth-enabled iMac / Macbook with Mac OS X 10.2.8 or above
5) Smartphones or tablets (not including Dell tablets) with Android 3.0 and above (with Bluetooth HID profile)
6) Windows Mobile 5.0 and above
7) This keyboard may not be compatible with the Mac mini.

Note:
After 15 minutes of inactivity the keyboard will automatically go into power savings mode. Simply press any key and wait 3 seconds to wake it up.

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming this summer for Xbox One, PS4, more + pre-order deals

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Feb 2 2016 - 10:34 am PT
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Just when you thought we’ve reached peak Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this morning has brought news of a fresh LEGO game based on the recently released film. The upcoming title will be available on Xbox One, PS4, Wii U and a handful of other platforms this summer. Head below for pre-order details (including a special discount for Prime members), a full look at the trailer and a gallery of screenshots.


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The highly-rated Thomas Was Alone game for Android drops to $0.20 (Reg. $5+)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Feb 2 2016 - 9:12 am PT
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The Google Play Store offers Thomas Was Alone for $0.20. That’s down from the usual going rate of $5.50 at the Amazon App Store, its previous sale mention of $1 and is lowest price we can currently find. Over 4,300 Google Play reviewers have left a collective 4.6/5 star rating.

This simplistic platform-style title takes you through over 100 levels of unique gameplay. Aside from winning a BAFTA award in 2013, it was also nominated for a handful of other awards as well.

Meet Thomas, a curious rectangle, and help him unravel the mysteries of his existence in a wonderfully strange world. Experience 100 levels of award-winning platform gameplay and take part in an emotional story narrated by Danny Wallace.

Be sure to swing by our daily games/apps roundup for the latest deals across every platform.

Home: T-fal Steam Iron $31 (Orig. $60), Dual Sensor Battery Smoke/Fire Alarm $14 (Orig. $24), more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 1 2016 - 2:15 pm PT
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Amazon is offering its Prime members the T-fal Ultraglide Easycord Steam Iron (FV4495) for $30.99 shipped (matched at Jet w/ extra 15% off for new customers using code 15TODAY). That’s nearly 50% below the original $60 price tag, within $1 of Amazon’s all-time low price (a limited sale around Black Friday) and the best we can find from a trusted retailer. It has a 3.9/5 star rating from over 430 Amazon customers and features a ceramic faceplate with a limited lifetime warranty, auto shut-off, self-cleaning, and a 12-foot cord.

Next up, Amazon has the First Alert Dual Sensor Battery-Powered Smoke and Fire Alarm (SA320CN) for $14.29 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s more than 40% below the original $24 price tag, and the best price we can find from between $2 and $7. This alarm uses both “ionization and photoelectric smoke sensors for optimal performance”, 2-AA batteries (included), and will blast out a 85 dB alarm. It carries a 4.2/5 star rating from over 750 Amazon customers.

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including carpet cleaners, gift cards, LED tealights/candles, Bluetooth meat smokers, Keurig, cookware, tools, home office equipment, Philips Hue Go and more:
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Highly-rated puzzler Osmos now 80% off on iPhone & iPad: $1 ea. (Reg. up to $5)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 26 2016 - 2:56 pm PT
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The physics-based puzzler Osmos and Osmos for iPad are now available for 80% off on the App Store in celebration of developer Hemisphere’s new Kickstarter game Karmaka. Regularly listed at $3 and $5 respectively, both the iPhone and iPad versions can be had for just $1 each right now. Outside of a Free App of the Week promotion, this is matching the lowest price we have ever tracked on these apps. They haven’t dropped this low since September of last year.

Both versions combine for a 4.5 star rating from over 38,000 reviewers. Apple seems to think the iPad version is pretty good too, giving it iPad Game of the Year and an Apple Design Award.

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Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators. Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Absorb or be absorbed!

Along with full Retina support, multiplayer and more, it features 72 puzzle-based levels spread across a number of different themed worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles. Here’s how it works, plus details on the new multiplayer mode:

You must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more.

Multiplayer:

Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi or Bluetooth), or over the Internet!…6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse…iPad vs. iPhone play supported.

iPad: Osmos for iPad: $1 (Reg. $5) – 4.5 stars from 24,190 Ratings

iPhone: Osmos: $1 (Reg. $3) – 4.5 stars from 14,515 Ratings

You’ll find the rest of our game/app deals right here, and be sure to check out our recent deals on 1Password, Deliveries, Duet Displays and more, along with Apple’s official Get Productive iOS and Mac sales. This week’s free app courtesy of the App Store can be downloaded right here as well.

Here’s our first look at the new PS4/Xbox One Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game in action

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 26 2016 - 11:37 am PT
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Update (2/1 9:30am): Amazon Prime members can now pre-order TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan for just $39.99 shipped on Xbox One and PS4, down from $50 (automatically applies in the cart for Prime members).

Some of you may be familiar with Japanese developer PlatinumGames from its work on Bayonetta 1 and 2, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, The Wonderful 101, and the upcoming Xbox One exclusive Scalebound. Over the past week or so, some leaks for a new Platinum Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game started to surface online, and now we have official confirmation of the title along with the debut trailer:


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ComfyLight learns your routine and imitates your lighting patterns while you’re out

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 22 2016 - 2:41 pm PT
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Home security is no laughing matter. Thankfully, we’ve seen quite a bit of innovation in this space that has allowed consumers to move away from traditional services like ADT. From standalone options like Canary to Nest Cam and the like, there are plenty of options on the table. Even the old school method of putting your lights on a timer has seen improvements.

That’s where ComfyLight comes in. A new product that just launched on Kickstarter with eyes on adding internet-connectivity to your lights while increasing security and peace-of-mind. The hook? It tracks your movements and routines, so when you’re away from home your lights continue to operate as if you were there…


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Games/Apps: Mortal Kombat X from $25, Batman Arkham Knight from $15, iOS freebies, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 22 2016 - 10:07 am PT
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Update (1/22 4:15pm):

In today’s best game/app deals, after yesterday’s Prime pre-order deal on the new Mortal Kombat XL for $47.99 shipped, today we have a standout deal on the base game. Mortal Kombat X on Xbox One and PS4 is down at $24.99 with in-store pickup or free shipping on orders over $35. That’s $22 below Amazon, $5 under the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find.

Also at Best Buy, you’ll find Batman: Arkham Knight on Xbox One and PS4 for $14.99 with in-store pickup or free shipping on orders over $35. It is currently $39 at Amazon and this is the best we can find. It is currently $30 for a used copy at Best Buy. Over at Amazon you’ll find Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward on PlayStation 4 for $16.01 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+). And lastly, Best Buy is offering Mad Max on PS4 and Xbox One for $24.99 w/ in-store pickup, however, Prime members can get it for $26.49 shipped at Amazon right now (within a few dollars of all-time low).

Remember, we still have very notable deals on 1Password, Deliveries, Duet Displays and more, but Apple has now officially unveiled its Get Productive iOS and Mac sale with even more top-tier price drops. You’ll also find the latest App Store Free App of the Week right here. Down below you’ll find today’s iOS/Mac price drops including HIPSTAMATIC Camera, Orderly, Sketch Me! and more. In case you missed it yesterday, Exploding Kittens: the “most-funded game in Kickstarter history” hit iOS with special launch offers.

Ongoing game deals/promotions:


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Apple’s Get Productive iOS/Mac App Sales 50% or more off: Things, Clear, Duet Displays, Deliveries, Genius Scan+, much more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 21 2016 - 3:35 pm PT
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Apple has now launched a wide-ranging “Get Productive” app sale with a number of notable titles at excellent prices. You may have noticed some of these apps on 9to5Toys over the last day or so, but we now have the whole list in one helpful place. Standout titles include Duet Displays, Deliveries, Clear, Things, and many more:

The Mac App Store is also discounting many big-name productivity apps:


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Brinks has a new solar-powered deadbolt that is iOS-connected with HomeKit support on the way

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 21 2016 - 2:31 pm PT
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Over the last 12-18 months, popular lock manufacturers like Schlage and Kwikset have introduced iOS and Android-connected deadbolts for your home. Results have been somewhat mixed but there has clearly been an interest amongst consumers for this type of technology. This week, Brinks announced a new competitor in this space that blends familiar features with some new ideas.

The Array Digital Deadbolt has all the typical app-connected qualities. But instead of using low-power connection options like ZigBee or Bluetooth, Brinks is relying on Wi-Fi to communicate between devices. Because of the increased power drain, a solar panel has been built-in to the lock to help keep things running. More details below.


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Exploding Kittens: the “most-funded game in Kickstarter history” comes to iOS w/ special launch offer

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 21 2016 - 9:15 am PT
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The popular card/board game Exploding Kittens became the “most-funded game in Kickstarter history” and is now available on iOS devices. Just like its traditional counterpart, “Exploding Kittens is a multiplayer card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.”

The 2-5 player digital version adds new cards, along with the old favorites in what is described as a “highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette.” Players continually draw cards until someone gets the Exploding Kitten and well, they explode. But it gets a lot more strategic than that with Defuse cards and other ways to avoid the end-times. It should be noted, the game is currently only available as a local Bluetooth/WLAN multiplayer experience, at least for now. 

If the digital version doesn’t catch your attention, the traditional sets come in two flavors: regular and NSFW on Amazon for $20 Prime shipped.

Exploding Kittens is available now on the App Store for $1.99, with all in-app purchases available for free during a limited launch period.

Be sure to hit up our game/app hub for all the best deals across every platform.

Exploding Kittens, the most-funded game in Kickstarter history, is now available for iOS.

Creat​ed by Elan Lee (Xbox, ARGs), Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal), and Shane Small (Xbox, Marvel).

KEY FEATURES:

– Exploding Kittens is a multiplayer card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.

– Play with 2 to 5 players across multiple phones

– All art illustrated by The Oatmeal

– New cards exclusive to the digital version of Exploding Kittens

– The digital version of the most backed game in Kickstarter history

In this highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they explode, they are dead, and they are out of t​he game — unless that player has a Defuse card, which can defuse the Kitten using things like laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip sandwiches. All of the other cards in the deck are used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens.

Use your iPad as an additional screen for your Mac or PC w/ Duet Display, now just $8 (Reg. $16)

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Yesterday we shared with you a newly discounted app that turns your iPad into a professional drawing tablet for Mac and now we have another app deal that’ll help you get even more use out of your Apple tablet. Duet Display, the iOS app that allows you to use your iPad as an extra display for your Mac or PC, has just dropped down to $7.99. That’s 50% below its typical price and a match for the lowest we’ve seen. The companion Mac app is available for free. Full setup instructions can be found here.

Mount your iPad to the side of your MacBook, fire up Duet Display and you’ve got yourself a killer mobile workstation.


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Get to racing on your Android with Need for Speed Most Wanted: $0.10 (Reg. $5)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 20 2016 - 9:11 am PT
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The Google Play Store is offering Need for Speed Most Wanted for $0.10. This popular racing app typically goes for $5 at online app stores like Amazon.

Need for Speed Most Wanted is one of my personal favorite mobile device games. The cops and robbers-style gameplay is highlighted by simple controls and solid graphics. Full description below. Rated 3.9/5 stars by nearly 40,000 gamers.

Buckle up, hit the gas and hold on tight; you’re in for the ride of your life. Outrun cops, outsmart rivals – and outdrive your friends – in the most dangerous Need for Speed yet. Do you dare to be the Most Wanted?

MAKE TROUBLE, GET WANTED
Evade a relentless police force while you clash with street racers. Race and chase hot cars like the SRT Viper GTS, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Hummer H1 Alpha, and many more. Feel the intensity of no-brakes-allowed street racing with realistic full-car damage for the first time on mobile.

LEAVE YOUR MARK
Log into Origin to check the Wanted List and find out who is the Most Wanted across platforms and among your friends. Then, challenge your friends and prove your racing skills in nonstop competition.

GO FROM ZERO TO MOST WANTED…
• Drive and customize over 40 of the world’s most exciting cars
• Race the way you want! By popular demand, you can now touch or tilt to steer
• Use Mods to enhance your car and get ahead of the pack in style
• Experience the action with mind-blowing graphics and intense full-car damage
• Earn Speed Points to unlock new cars
• Trick out your phone with an exclusive Most Wanted live wallpaper

Your rivals will do everything they can to stop you from getting to the top – but in this world, there can only be one Most Wanted.

Be sure to hit up our daily games and apps roundup for the latest deals across every platform.

Deliveries package tracker for iOS hits its lowest price yet: $2 (Reg. $5)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 20 2016 - 8:21 am PT
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On top of a very notable price drop on everyone’s favorite password manager for Mac: 1Password, we are noticing some other top-tier productivity apps going on sale. One of which is Deliveries for $1.99. The 4 star rated app regularly goes for $5 and has never dropped this low directly on the App Store.

Deliveries helps to keep track of all your packages, when they will arrive and includes an Apple Watch app for iPhone to get your delivery notifications right on your wrist. Head below for more details:
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Astropad turns your iPad into a professional Mac drawing tablet, download it now for $10 (Reg. $20)

Avatar for Jan 19 2016 - 3:10 pm PT
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Astropad for iPad has dropped down to just $9.99 on the App Store, which is 50% less than its usual price and the best deal we’ve seen since its initial launch offer. This productivity app allows you to “draw directly into Photoshop right from your iPad” and “supports all pressure sensitive pens available for iPad.” The latest Astropad update brought added functionality for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil users. Make sure you download the free Mac companion app before getting started.

(FYI, that slick iPad drawing stand shown in the video below is Twelve South’s ParcSlope.)


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Zelda Twilight Princess HD Official Hardcover Game Guide (pre-order) $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $40), more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 19 2016 - 12:53 pm PT
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Today, we are getting our first major discount on the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Collector’s Edition: Prima Official Game Guide (hardcover) ahead of its release in March. Amazon is listing the pre-order for $23.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s 40% below the regular $40 listing it still fetches at GameStop/other retailers and the best price we have seen. It is currently the best selling game guide on Amazon.

The book has a “gold foil stamped hardcover and leather-like look and feel—plus gilded pages!”. You’ll also be getting the Overworld Map “printed on high quality cloth”.

The release of the hardcover game guide coincides with the launch of the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD remake for Wii U we told you about a couple months back. The game is also shipping with the new Wolf Link/Midna amiibo figure that will work with both this game and the upcoming Zelda release for Wii U (Prime members can currently pre-order it for $47.99).

Better yet, alongside the discount on the official game guide, Amazon has extended its new Prime “Pre-Order and Newly Released” discount to the Twilight Princess HD remake/amiibo bundle. Regularly listed at $59.99, Prime members can grab it right now for $47.99 shipped. That’s 20% below the regular listing and matching Best Buy’s GCU pricing.

Be sure to head over to our daily roundups for the all the best game deals across every platform.

Blipcast uses your Wi-Fi to beam HDTV audio to multiple iOS or Android devices

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 18 2016 - 2:48 pm PT
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We’ve seen streaming media players that leverage your own personal headphones for private listening before. Roku uses a 3.5mm headphone jack that is built-in to its enhanced remote. The new Apple TV uses Bluetooth connectivity to get the job done. There are adapters on the market that can add wireless audio to nearly any setup. But beaming audio to multiple pairs of headphones for private listening is largely an untapped feature.

That’s where Blipcast is hoping to find its niche. This tiny add-on connects to any 3.5mm or optical audio source and streams sound to your iOS and Android devices via Wi-Fi connection. The idea isn’t new, but the execution is noteworthy. More below.


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Pass Go and Save 50%: Monopoly 80th Anniversary Game $11 w/ in-store pick-up (Orig. $22)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 18 2016 - 11:02 am PT
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Target offers the Monopoly 80th Anniversary Game for $10.98 with free in-store pick-up. This game originally retailed for $22 and still fetches $18 or more at retailers like Amazon. Today’s price is the lowest that we’ve seen on this commemorative game. Rated 4.6/5 stars.

In addition to all the usual Monopoly accessories, this collection includes limited edition tokens from the 1930s-2000s, a vintage style board and wooden houses/hotels.

Buy, buy, buy at every location, location, location and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the classic game of monopoly! this anniversary version of the classic fast-trading property game features tokens from the 1930s all the way to the 2000s! with a retro game board and cards, the game takes you back to when it all began, but you still have to build your houses and hotels and see if you can bankrupt everyone else. You better keep an eye on your money, because you never know when the dice will land you with a massive rent bill to pay. Sometimes staying in jail can be the safest place to be, but only after your properties are primed to make you money. You’ve got to buy, sell and negotiate to win at this 80th anniversary version of Monopoly!

App Store Free App of the Week: Lifeline text-adventure game goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 14 2016 - 8:09 am PT
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Update (1/14 3:35pm): Apple has now officially chosen Lifeline as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Lifeline’s unique brand of notification and the text-based story telling is now available for free on the App Store. The very highly rated game usually sells for as much as $2.99 and can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for free. In fact, this download comes with an “Apple Watch App for iPhone.”

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The Kiba camera wants to sit on your shelf and record life’s biggest moments

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 13 2016 - 2:26 pm PT
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There’s no shortage of surveillance cameras for your home. The same can be said for iOS and Android apps that are meant to capture life’s best moments. However, typically you’ve got to be behind the camera when it comes to recording the memorable times. Thus, Dad or Mom never make it into the home videos.

A new product called the Kiba Family Camera aims to remove the behind-the-scenes work required for capturing all your favorite memories. With a full-on cloud service and Joy Ranking Algorithm (huh?), Kiba has big plans for your next family gathering. More details below.


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Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members – Final Fantasy XV, Legend of Zelda, Last Guardian, more: $48 ea (Reg. $60)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 12 2016 - 8:48 am PT
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Update (1/13 1:05pm): Amazon has now launched an official page for the promo, which appears to be as wide-ranging as we originally suggested while extended discounted periods until after the game has released by two weeks or so.

With the deep discounts Best Buy’s GCU program offers gamers, Amazon tends to launch its own video game pre-order bonuses and deals. Right now, the major retailer is offering its Prime members (free trial) a solid $12 discount, automatically applied in the cart, when purchasing any one of a massive list of yet-to-be-released titles. The promo is eligible on just about every $60 pre-order Amazon has to offer right now including highly anticipated PS4 and Xbox One releases like Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Legend of Zelda, Gears of War 4 and more:
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Sports/Fitness: Bluetooth 4.0 sport headphones $13 (Reg. $30), more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 11 2016 - 4:00 pm PT
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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering the Lifecore Fitness Assault Air Bike Trainer for $699.99 shipped. That’s 30% under the regular $1,000 price tag this machine still fetches from just about all retailers and the best price we can find. It features“twenty sealed ball bearings” for a “smooth and durable feel”, “unlimited resistance”, six way adjustable seat and a built-in computer system with fitness tracking, goals and more. Rated 4.6/5 stars from 75 Amazon customers.

Dreo Direct via Amazon offers its Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Sports Sweat-proof Earbuds with mic for $29.99, but code D3SL8KZL will drop the total down to just $12.99. They ship free for Prime members or in orders over $35. This deal is available in both the black and lime green option found on the listing page.

The perfect workout companion, these extremely inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds work great with iOS and Android. They feature noise isolation, 4-9 hours of playback, built-in mic, IPX4 sweat-proof and water resistance, a tangle-free cable and a 1 year warranty. Rated 4.6/5 stars from over 40 Amazon customers.

Head below for some sweet running shoe deals from ASICS, workout gear, Fitbit trackers, hiking/hunting apparel and equipment, weights and much more:
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Belkin’s best selling WeMo Insight Switch smart electrical outlet $40 shipped (Orig. $60)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 11 2016 - 8:49 am PT
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Amazon has the WeMo Insight Switch smart electrical outlet adapter for $39.97 shipped. That’s $20 under the original price, $10 under the average selling price and the best we can find.

This small outlet plug is Wi-Fi enabled, allows you to control your electronic appliances from anywhere, monitor energy use for specific devices, scheduling, notifications, Amazon Echo support for hands-free voice control and compatibility with iOS and Android.

While it only has a 3.3/5 star rating from over 740 Amazon customers, more than 50% of them left a 4 or 5 star rating. This is the very best selling electrical light switch on Amazon.

The WeMo Insight Switch works with the free WeMo app to give you wireless control of your appliances and electronics; turn on a space heater to get the room nice and cozy before you get there, be at ease that you turned off the hair straightener or iron after the morning rush or bring on the holiday cheer and turn on the holiday lights! Put your little ones to bed and turn off the reading lamp and turn on the nightlight as you tuck them in. Modular system. Users can add additional switches easily any time. Control as much or as little of the home as desired. Plugs into any regular 120V wall outlet.

A Dark Room for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $1)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 11 2016 - 7:42 am PT
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IGN has selected A Dark Room as its Free Game of the Month for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This game typically goes for $1-$2, it has only gone free a few times since it was released in February of 2014. It has collected an impressive 4.5/5 star rating from over 27,000 App Store users in that time.

Unlike typical price drops, you can’t just grab this freebie from within the App Store. You’ll need to do the following:


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Games/Apps: Nintendo refurb Special Edition 3DS XL from $130, Rainbow Six Siege $50, iOS freebies, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 7 2016 - 10:00 am PT
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Update (1/07 11:45am): Amazon has the Classic USB NES Controller for Mac/PC for $6.29 Prime shipped (Reg. $9+)

In today’s best game/apps deals, the official Nintendo Store is offering some notable prices on new and refurbished Nintendo 3DS XL handhelds right now. While even the new prices are solid, our top picks are the Super Mario Bros. 2 Gold Edition Nintendo 3DS XL and the Super Smash Bros. in Red or Blue Edition Nintendo 3DS XL refurbished for $130 each. Add $5 for shipping at Nintendo. That’s about $70 below the regular new price and the best we can find. They come with a standard one year Nintendo warranty and “Although it may have minor cosmetic blemishes, it is guaranteed to be fully functional. We think you will find the standards for Authentic Nintendo Refurbished Products are VERY high.” And remember the New Nintendo 3DS XL is still available at its lowest price ever on Amazon right now.

Speaking of Nintendo, we still have Shovel Knight on Wii U for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members, the release of the Shovel Knight amiibo figure, Super Mario 3D World on Wii U pre-owned from $25.19 (Reg. $55 new) using code CAG16 at checkout, and New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U for Wii U is currently in-stock for $44.99 shipped on Amazon. And don’t forget about the Chibi-Robo amiibo for just over $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $13). 

Other notables include Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $60), and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 from $19.88 Prime shipped (Reg. $26+).

Before you head below for today’s best iOS/Mac deals, Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad went free (Reg. $3) recently, and you only have a few more hours to grab the latest App Store Free App of the Week: Colorburn photo filters. Below the fold you’ll  find iOS deals on Wicked Lair, DailyArt PRO, RPG Quest, Analog Film and more:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:


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Polaroid’s new Snap+ is the beneficiary of a touchscreen display & 1080p video capabilities

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 6 2016 - 1:55 pm PT
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Following in the footsteps of Kodak, classic camera manufacturer Polaroid has revealed a new version of one of its most popular products at CES 2016. The updated Polaroid Snap+ instant print camera improves on the previous design that was released this fall by adding a new 3.5-inch touchscreen display. While the original Snap has been subject to mixed reviews from customers, Polaroid hopes this updated version will cure some of those ills with a few fixes…


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App Store Free App of the Week: Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad goes free (Reg. $3)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 6 2016 - 8:18 am PT
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Update (1/07 3:40pm): Apple has now officially chosen Super Hexagon as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Today, Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad has gone free, down from its usual price of $3. This is just the second time that we’ve seen this “minimal action game” available for free since it was released back in 2012 (the other instance was within the Apple Store App). Super Hexagon was the runner-up for App Store Game of the Year back in 2012. It has collected a 4.5/5 star rating by over 9,000 gamers.

Head below for a full description and a look at gameplay.


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Microsoft unveils new Xbox One Bundles w/ Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Siege and pick your own game options

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 5 2016 - 10:02 am PT
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Update (1/15 10:30am): Amazon has now launched pre-orders for the Tom Clancy 1TB console deal. Additionally, the standalone game is available for pre-order for $47.99 (Reg. $60) as a part of Amazon’s Prime discount program on select times.

Microsoft is announcing a couple of new Xbox One bundles for the new year that offer greater flexibility in what games come with a new console. First up is the Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Siege 1TB Bundle that includes a copy of the new game plus digital downloads of Six Vegas and Vegas 2. The last two coming way of backwards compatibility. Microsoft has priced the Tom Clancy bundle at $399 with availability beginning today.

Next, Microsoft has a new 500GB Name Your Game Bundle that allows shoppers to choose one of four titles as a digital download. Those options include Forza Motorsport 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and Rare Replay. To maximize your value, you’ll want to choose Forza or Tomb Raider as the other two games typically go for around $25 or less. The Name Your Game Bundle will carry a $349 price tag and is slated to be available on January 12.

As usual, you’ll find all the best deals across every platform in our daily gaming roundups. And don’t miss out on January’s Games with Gold freebies from Microsoft.

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Lifeline 2 and Lifeline: Silent Night games for iOS/Android drop to $0.99 each

Avatar for Jan 2 2016 - 11:07 am PT
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Last spring 3 Minute Games hit a home run with Lifeline for mobile devices. Its suspenseful storyline and immersive gameplay helped it become the “1 Top Paid Game on iPhone and Apple Watch in 29 countries.” Since then two more Lifeline titles have been released for iOS and Android. Right now you can download all three of these games for just $0.99 each, which is $2 below their usual price. Lifeline received the price drop a few months ago, but the other two games were just discounted.


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LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Gaming System $45 shipped (Reg. $60)

Avatar for Jared Weintraub Dec 31 2015 - 1:50 pm PT
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Amazon has the LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Gaming System for $44.99 shipped. That’s $84 off the original list price, $15 less than most other retailers and the lowest we’ve seen it sold.

The LeapTV is for ages three to eight and includes a console, camera, mount, transforming controller, and HDMI cable. It has 16GB of memory, a WiFi/Ethernet port, and includes the game Pet Play World. Over 400 Amazon shoppers gave it 3.5/5 stars.

Year-End Android Game Deals: NBA Jam $.10, Goat Simulator $.99, Modern Combat 4 $.99, more

Avatar for Jared Weintraub Dec 23 2015 - 10:14 am PT
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You may have thought year end sales were only at car dealerships, but today we’re seeing prices drop on some of the best Android games of the year at Google Play. You can grab EA Games NBA Jam today for only $.10. That’s 85% off and the lowest we can find.

 Jam with your favorite stars from all 30 NBA teams in over-the-top, high-flying, 2-on-2 arcade basketball just like you remember it – and like you’ve never seen before!

Other titles include Leo’s Fortune for $.99, Modern Combat 4 for $.99, Goat Simulator for $.99, Lara Croft Go for $.99, Minecraft Story Mode for $.99, Rayman Fiesta Run for $.25, and more.

Missed it? There are currently hundreds of iOS games/apps on sale. Check out our roundup of all the deals right here

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ShiftWear sneakers use flexible displays to showcase custom artwork on your shoes

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 22 2015 - 4:10 pm PT
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It’s no secret that the sneaker industry has blown up over the last ten years. Estimates show that Michael Jordan’s brand brings in well over two billion dollars per year. LeBron James just inked a lifetime contract with Nike that “easily surpasses Kevin Durant’s 10-year 300 million dollar deal.” While shoes have continually evolved as Nike has rose to prominence over the last 30 years, we haven’t seen much in the way of smartphone connectivity. While we can easily track our running data with a simple app, technology integration hasn’t gone much further.

A very successful Indiegogo campaign is ready to change that. After raising over $750,000, ShiftWear is ready to hit the market with its “adaptable shoes” that have a built-in display controlled by your smartphone. You have to see it to fully understand the potential here.


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Xbox Store Digital Sale: Save on games, DLCs, more + free one-month trials for streaming services

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 22 2015 - 2:43 pm PT
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Update (12/29 3:30pm): Microsoft has kicked off week two of the Xbox Store’s digital sale. Notable titles include: Fallout 4, Gears of War Ultimate Edition and Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain. You’ll find well over 50 deals for Xbox One and another handful of title for Xbox 360. View the entire sale here. Discounts are set to be available until January 7th.

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Store’s “biggest sale ever”. The Countdown is set to run for 17 days will deals on “hundreds of games, movies, TV shows and apps.” The sale kicked off today with a set of deals which will be refreshed periodically through the end of the year. Additionally, there will be daily specials that offer greater discounts along the way and extra savings for Gold Members.

While some of the prices are not as strong as the deals we see on physical discs in our daily games roundup, if you’re in the market for a digital copy this sale is your best bet. Another notable piece is the inclusion of many discounted add-ons and DLCs for popular titles like Destiny, Batman: Arkham Knight, Forza and more. Head below for our top pick-picks from this event.


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Digits, the calculator for humans on iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $4)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 22 2015 - 11:46 am PT
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Along with a massive list of iOS/Mac apps on sale for the holidays, our favorite calculator for iPhone and iPad has now received a significant price drop. Digits, the calculator for humans is regularly listed at $4, but can now be downloaded for just $1. Outside of a one day sale back in February, this is matching the lowest we have seen it go for.

Before you head below for more details on what Digits is capable of, be sure to hit our holiday deals on Pixelmator, 1Password, DuckTales, Tweetbot and many more:

So, why do so many humans love Digits? Its uniquely correctable tape means never worrying if you entered a calculation correctly. Make a mistake? Tap any entry on the tape to correct it (or edit, insert, copy and more). Then, add a label/comment and email or print the tape.

Digits is great for:

Adding up expenses, labeling and emailing them
Doing a quick calculation and being able to double-check and correct entries with ease
Entering a long series of calculations and then emailing it to yourself for import into Numbers or Excel
Quickly calculating a couple scenarios by editing any previous entry to automatically update the total
Easily creating a grand total from a number of previous calculations with flagging
Keeping a series of short calculations available for later reference
Sharing via email, printed output or by files.
EASY: perfect for a quick calculation, powerful enough for pages of them.
MADE FOR iPad: uses the whole iPad display to leave cramped buttons behind.
MADE FOR iPhone: all of the iPad features on an interface designed just for iPhone.
TAPE: never lose track of what you’ve entered.
PRINT: print-quality output with AirPrint (where available).
SHARE: Use iTunes File Sharing to backup and share .digits tape files to other Digits Calculator users and your other iOS devices.
EMAIL: tap to email your tape.

iOS Universal: Digits, the calculator for humans: $1 (Reg. $4)

Head over to our games/apps hub for all the best deals over the holidays across every platform.

Logitech Harmony Ultimate Touchscreen Remote w/ iOS & Android control: $195 shipped (Reg. $250+)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 22 2015 - 9:14 am PT
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Amazon offers the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Touchscreen Remote for $194.99 with free shipping. This is good for $105 off the original listing, $5 less than our previous mention, a match of the all-time low and the best price we can find.

Logitech’s Harmony Ultimate offers an upgraded feature set in comparison to your typical universal remote. It has a touchscreen display, can control up to 15 devices and works with the free Harmony iOS and Android app. The included hub offers RF control over devices that are hidden behind a cabinet. Logitech has a library of over 270,000 devices that are compatible with this remote. Rated 3.9/5 stars by over 725 Amazon customers.

Here’s how you can snag a free download of Pixelmator for Mac ($30 value)

Avatar for Dec 21 2015 - 6:05 pm PT
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Update (12/23 8:45am): The promo page has been updated with the following message: “The Special offer is suspended.” We’ll let you know if/when the promo becomes available again.

There are tons of apps on sale right now for the holidays, but this one may take the cake. Mac|Life is giving away free downloads of Pixelmator for Mac. You’ll have to do a bit of legwork (no personal information required!), but it’s definitely worth it. This blockbuster app usually sells for $30 and has never been priced below $15. Continue on for all the details:

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The new iOS-connected Hamwells e-Shower recycles your water with eyes on saving energy

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 21 2015 - 3:46 pm PT
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Low-flow shower heads are not a new phenomenon. They’ve been around for some time, with varying degrees of annoyance for many years. The idea of saving water while enjoying a long, hot shower has been discussed and executed in many different ways. A new $3,000 shower that recycles (and purifies) our shower water was announced earlier this month with eyes on “revolutionizing” the industry. The Hamwells e-Shower is iOS-connected and re-uses every drop of water seven times. It’s goal is to significantly reduce our water and energy usage. The question is, will consumers buy-in?


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