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Today, Pioneer announced the latest edition to its affordable WeGO DJ controller line. The new WeGO3 is an “ultra compact” controller designed to make DJing approachable with support for all the popular DJ apps on iOS and Mac right out of the box.

Along with a quick demonstration video of the new WeGO3 in action, head below to find out more about what it has to offer including some interesting iPhone/iPad features with the included Lightning cable: 
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Autodesk has released a new Mac version of its image editing app Pixlr today, while its popular SketchBook Mobile for Android goes free. SketchBook Mobile is a “professional-grade painting and drawing application” with 65 preset brushes and a wide range of customizable workflows. It has received excellent ratings from thousands of reviewers on both iOS and Android.

While still offering in depth editing for more professional users, Pixlr is designed to to make it easy “to transform everyday images into stunning works of art.” It features all of the same basic editing capabilities you’re used to along with an interesting double exposure effect and the handy Color Splash brush for injecting (or removing) color into particular aspects of an image. You’ll find over 100 effects, 340 overlays, 200 borders and more, but only a certain portion of the feature set is available for free: 
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As we’ve done in the past, 9to5Toys is teaming up with GameAgent to offer readers 75% off one of the best Mac games around: Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition.

Regularly $39, the Game of the Year Edition comes with a number of extra goodies with 4 add-on content packs that originally cost extra when the game was first released. It also includes 2 new playable DLC characters, first level cap increase, and new battle areas and items. In addition, GameAgent is giving you the chance to win a fully loaded 15-inch MacBook Pro just by signing up for an account at the site…

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Update: The popular iOS note taking app Notability has now released on Mac for $9.99. Full details here.

We’ve spotted a couple nice new additions to the App Store and Google Play today including the newest Tiny Tower game and the Wipeout sequel. Both Tiny Tower Vegas and Wipeout 2 bring new additions to the formula and mark new iterations on very popular mobile games. Adding both of the original titles together, these apps have received 4.5 star ratings from nearly half a million users. Head below for more details and some preview footage: 
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Amazon has kicked off its Summer Digital PC game sale offering discounts on a wide variety of titles from Civ Complete for $25, Titanfall for $20, FIFA 14 for $10 and many more. Mac gamers should keep in mind that Borderlands 2 GOTY edition with all the DLC is $10 less on Mac Game Store right now.

We heard earlier this month that the original BioShock was being ported to iOS and today it is finally here. You can download the hit title for $14.99 on the App Store.

Head below for today’s best iOs deals including Tiny Defense for $1 (Reg. $3), Fast Camera for $3 (Reg. $5), PDF PROvider for $6 (Reg. $8), Trainz Driver for FREE (Reg. $3) and many more:

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Moleskine, the company behind the popular notebooks and planners, has announced that they have designed a notebook specifically for the Livescribe smartpen. While there have been many devices that have attempted to effectively carry over handwritten notes to digital devices, the new Moleskine Livescribe notebook packs a few tricks that enable a more accurate transfer.

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A few new notable apps and updates have hit the App Store recently including the new Madden NFL Mobile game from EA, The Walking Dead Pinball app from popular pinball app maker Zenn Studios and a pretty substantial update to NAMCO BANDAI’s Ridge Racer Slipstream.

Head below for all the details:

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Today, Sony announced the Smart Tennis Sensor that attaches to select rackets and provides instant feedback on your game. By simply placing the sensor to the bottom of your racket, you are able to track a variety of data and report it to the accompanying smartphone app. Sony has entered into partnerships for this project with a number of the most popular tennis manufacturers, such as Prince, Wilson and Yonex.

 Details below:

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Update: This same sale has now hit the iOS versions of these games, you’ll find all the discounts on SNK Playmore’s App Store page.

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of its classic fighting game series The King of Fighters, SNK’s Android platformers and fighting games are getting discounted to $1 each. Other than The Rhythm of Fighters and Blazing Star which are regular $1, all of the paid titles available regularly go for $3.99, bringing you a savings of up to 75%.

Some of the more popular titles available on sale today are The King of Fighters ’97 which has received a 4+ stars from over 4000 ratings and Metal Slug 3 which has received 3.8/5 stars from over 4,200 ratings. You’ll also find the rest of the Metal slug series and King of Fighter ports in the sale, all of which have received positive reviews on Google Play.

Full list of titles below:

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Amazon always offers up to a 10% discount if you buy Coins in bulk, but for a limited time the 5,000 ($50) and 10,000 ($100) lots are available at a 20% discount. This drops the prices down to $40 and $80.

These Coins are a form of virtual currency that can be used to purchase apps and games at the Amazon Appstore for Android. Remember, Coins can be used for more than just Kindle apps/games:

Now Android phone and tablet users can save up to 10% on apps, games, and in-app items with Amazon Coins. Coins are only available on the latest version of the Amazon Appstore.

This is a great opportunity to download some top-tier, premium-priced games like Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft. Learn more about Amazon Coins and the Appstore for Android here.

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At this point it’s pretty clear that nothing is really private once it hits the worldwide web. Power-users leverage encryption tools to keep their data safe, but that’s too much of a hassle for the general public.

DSTRUX, a web-platform that launched in April, aims to make sharing sensitive data online easy for anyone. The launch of its free iOS app today pushes it even closer to realizing that goal…

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Amazon offers the Automatic Smart Driving Assistant for $79.99 shipped, which is a match for the best price we have ever for this appcessory. As a further pricing comparison, both Best Buy and Apple are charging full list ($99.99) for it.

Automatic plugs into your vehicle’s (1996 or newer) diagnostic port and transmits valuable information to your iPhone or Android smartphone that can help improve driving habits and save on fuel. Furthermore, it can remind you where you parked, diagnose and clear your check engine light, and find a nearby mechanic. Crash Alert (iPhone only right now) can help you get help and notify family members if you get into a serious accident.

We reviewed Automatic and found it to be a great product even at its retail price of $100:

While Automatic can’t make you be a better driver, it can certainly help you along the way if you’re willing to take a little coaching. The accessory gives you a subtle beep when you break or accelerate too fast or break 70 mph. Take your weekly score into account, notice what behaviors you repeat, and most importantly aim for fewer beeps and you’re bound to improve… if you’re willing.

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars from 193 Amazon reviewers.

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Update: AgileBits is offering 1Password for Mac at 30% off right now for $34.99 (Reg. $50). The iOS version remains on sale for $9.99 (Reg. $18).

AgileBits, the team behind the 1Password security app that we’ve reviewed over at 9to5Mac in the past, announced on in a company blog post that the upcoming iOS 8 update for the software will be free for all owners of the current version of the app.

The update, which is expected to debut around iOS 8’s launch this fall, is currently in a semi-public beta and takes advantage of new features in the operating system like Safari extensions, Touch ID, and more. If you don’t already own the current version of the iOS app, you can grab it at the steeply-discounted price of $9.99.

For the next week, Autodesk’s Sketchbook Pro for iPad and Mobile for iPhone are available as free downloads from the App Store. Typically priced at $4.99 and $1.99, this is the first time these popular drawing apps have ever gone free.

Here’s what you can expect to get from these powerful apps:

With the same paint engine as the SketchBook Pro desktop software, SketchBook Mobile delivers fluid pencils and sophisticated brushes in a simple and easy-to-use interface. Capture everything from your smallest doodles to your biggest ideas all in one place with SketchBook Mobile, no matter where you are.

Both apps are rated 4+ stars and the software has an active community of users creating incredible pieces of art. Get started by browsing these free tutorials and how-to videos.

The desktop version was just updated yesterday and is now subscription based with rates starting at $2.99 per month.

Update: Just as a quick clarification, Notifyr is only free on every second day starting on August 6th.

We recently spotted a new app called Notifyr on the App Store, and today the developers have kicked off a sale offering the notification app for free. Every second day for the next 7 days Notifyr will be available for free of charge, down from the usual $3.99.

Notifyr is a two pronged notification service, providing the above iOS app and a free Mac companion app. Using a standard Bluetooth connection, your iOS notifications will appear on your Mac as if they were any other Mac Notification Center alert. These aren’t just Apple notifications either, “you can read your incoming WhatsApp messages, see who’s following you on Instagram or read any of the other kind of notifications from any app on your iPhone. It’s also possible to mute notifications from any app you like.”

We recently put the two apps to work in our hands on test of the system and found that everything from phone calls and Facebook Messages to iMessages and SMS messages worked seamlessly. For more details on the apps and limitations on devices head over to our full rundown.

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Realmac Software has put its popular Clear app for Mac on sale for $4.99. Regularly priced at $9.99, this is the lowest we have ever seen the app go for on the Mac App Store by $2.

“Over 2 million people” use Clear for its to-do and reminders tools. With a simplistic gesture-based design for the Magic Trackpad or a mouse, Clear for Mac features built-in iCloud syncing, multiple/separate lists for every situation, customization with list themes and full syncing compatibility with the iOS version.

Speaking of the iPhone and iPad version, iOS users can pick up Clear for just $1.99 today down from $4.99. The mobile version packs much of the same features as its OS X counterpart and shares the same great hands-on impressions from reviewers. Both versions have received 4.5 stars from thousands of ratings.

For more iOS price drops and freebies, be sure to keep an eye on our daily game deal roundups.

Amazon has the Anki Drive Starter Kit for $149.99 with free shipping, which is 25% below list and the first price drop of any kind. This promotion is also available at the official Anki online store.

Originally introduced at WWDC 2013, Anki Drive puts you behind the wheel of “killer robotic cars” in an action-packed race to the finish line. An on-board computer “allows each car to play to its own deadly strengths, and to battle using exclusive upgrades and weapons.”

The Starter Kit includes:

• 2 Anki DRIVE cars (Boson & Kourai)
• 2 charging cases + power cord
• The Starter Track (3.5′ x 8.5′)
• Tire cleaner

The free Anki Drive app requires an iPad 3 or newer, iPhone 4s or newer, iPad mini, or iPod touch 5th generation or newer. Additional vehicles can be purchased for $70 a piece. Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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IGN has named Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Season 2 as its free iOS game of the month for August. The app usually runs for $5.99, but you can head over to IGN to get it for free right now. The game runs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The second season picks up where the previous one left off, following fan-favorite Clementine through a bleak and brutal world based on Robert Kirkman’s wildly popular post-apocalyptic comic series. Choices made in the first season will carry over and impact the story going forward.

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Next-gen consoles and supped up PCs are producing beautiful games, but they can’t replace the sense of nostalgia felt by booting up your favorite retro game. 8Bitdo is attempting to recapture that feeling by bringing to market a Bluetooth version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System controller. Other than two additional two buttons and a couple design tweaks, Nes30 was built to mimic the look and feel of the official Nintendo controller…
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Popular mobile app developer Flexibits has kicked off a sale on its highly rated Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Fantastical 2 for iPad sees a 33% drop from $14.99 down to $9.99, matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for on the App Store since release pricing. The iPhone version is 50% off today dropping from $9.99 to $4.99.

On Mac, the highly rated app gets a 50% drop from $19.99 down to $9.99, which also matches the lowest all time price from the Mac App Store.

Fantastical 2 has received thousands of 4+ star ratings across all platforms. You can find more iOS price drops and freebies in our daily app round ups.

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Gameloft launched another trailer for its upcoming Modern Combat title. The mobile shooter franchise will be returning to iOS, Android and Windows 8 on July 24th with Modern Combat 5: Blackout. The game will once again feature an action heavy single player campaign as well as a full multiplayer suite and Spec Op missions that are separate from the main story.

In the trailer (above), we a see a little more of the same Venice setting we caught in the E3 trailer along with more gameplay footage and some light story elements. Gameloft recently confirmed the Tokyo level along with a character progression system and 4 soldier classes.

While Gameloft has been criticized for its more than obvious nods to popular console franchises, many of its arguably knock-off mobile titles have very strong ratings among users, so chances are MC:5 Blackout will as well. Gameloft’s last MC title, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is currently sitting with 4 stars from 11767 Ratings on the App Store. 

Reviewers who have had a chance to go hands on with previews of the game (both single player and multiplayer) pointed out that the game plays very similar to MC4 and seem to have come away generally impressed. You can check out quite a bit more gameplay footage of MC:5 on Gameloft’s Twitch channel.

Head over to our latest roundup for all the best iOS, Android and console gaming deals.

Pixelmator for Mac has dropped to $15.99, which is nearly 50% below its typical selling price and within $1 of the lowest deal we’ve ever seen.

This Apple Design Award winning app is a “full-featured and powerful image editing app” that “let[‘s] you touch up and enhance images, draw or paint, apply dazzling effects, or create advanced compositions amazingly simple.” It’s currently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,056 App Store reviewers.

Start to learn the ins and outs of Pixelmator by catching up on these free video tutorials.

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Head below for a full list of the tools and effects packed in Pixelmator.

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For only the second time since its release last fall, you can download Angry Birds Stars II and “Join The Pork Side” for free. That’s a savings of $0.99 off its typical selling price.

It features over 30 playable characters and the ability to swap characters as you play. Place compatible Telepods figures on your iPhone or iPad’s camera and interact with the game like never before. Please be aware that this game does offer in-app purchases.

Based on the Star Wars movie prequels, use the Force for good against the greedy Pork Federation or choose a much darker path. That’s right; for the first time ever you can “Join the Pork Side” and play as the fearsome Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine and many other favorites!

Head over to the Rovio App Store page for even more Angry Birds action and our daily game roundup for great deals on other apps.

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Expedia is offering Rayman Fiesta Run on iOS for FREE. While we have seen the game price drop down to $1, this marks the very first time we have seen Ubisoft’s Rayman Fiesta Run go FREE. Currently still listed at $3 on the App Store, you will find the app inside the Media Lounge section of the free Expedia app. Step-by-step instructions are found on the listing page.

Fiesta Run brings more of what you loved from Rayman Jungle Run with 75+ new levels spread across 4 new worlds. Along with the usual collectibles and power-ups, you will take on 3 epic bosses, experience increased depth of field and “if you like great lightings, Rayman has put a brand new disco ball up for you!”

The free Rayman Fiesta Run download is available now, and this morning popular journaling app Day One went FREE for the first time in almost a year. Keep an eye on our daily game round-ups for all the best iOS, Android, Console and Mac/PC deals.

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Following last month’s release of its new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, D-Link is now expanding its line of home automation devices with the new Wi-Fi Motion Sensor. Like the Wi-Fi Smart Plug, the sensor is designed to make your home smarter and safer and will automatically fire off a push or text notification to you as soon as it detects motion.

D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Motion Sensor can be used to know when the kids get home, when the dog goes outside or even if the garage door is opened, for example, but the functionality goes even deeper when paired with D-Link’s other Connected Home products and the new mydlink Home mobile app for iOS and Android.

Along with customization features for your smart home devices, the app also allows for various D-Link Connected Home products to work in conjunction with one another: “For example, easily pair a D-Link Smart Plug with a Wi-Fi Motion Sensor to make home electronics immediately react to motion, such as setting an action for the lights to turn on as you walk in the front door, another for a fan to keep the living room cool while you’re there, and another for music to play when you step on the treadmill.”

The new D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) is now available direct from D-Link, Amazon and other retailers for $39.99.

D-Link is also announcing the new AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-880L) today as well. It features 11AC Wi-Fi dual band connectivity with speeds of up to “1300Mbps on the 5GHz band and 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band.” D-Link says this is the “company’s highest end wireless router to-date.” It is available direct from D-Link at $189.99.

Update: Halfbrick has announced that all its titles are on sale for iOS right now with a video (seen below). These apps will only be free for a limited time, so grab them while you can.

Halfbrick’s popular Fruit Ninja iOS game has been downloaded many times since its release and has now gone free for the first time in over a year. iOS gamers can grab the addictive fruit slicer for completely free today on both iPhone and iPad down from $1 and $3 respectively. Both versions of the game have received very impressive users review ratings at 4.5 stars from 691,569 ratings on iPhone and 100,064 ratings on iPad.

You’ll find a number of other top rated Halfbrick iOS games on sale today as well, including Age of Zombies which drops from $1 to FREE and holds an excellent 4.5 stars from 13120 Ratings.  “Lock and load through the history of time as a tough-as-nails commando named Barry Steakfries, who is looking for nothing more than to shoot some zombies and make it back in time for a hearty dinner!”

More Halfbrick iOS deals below:

iOS Universal: Monster Dash: FREE (Reg. $1) – 4.5 stars from 26,727 Ratings
iOS Universal: Fish Out Of Water!: FREE (Reg. $1) – 4.5 stars from 3597 Ratings
iOS Universal: Colossatron: Massive World Threat: FREE (Reg. $1) – 4 stars from 1007 Ratings
iPhone: Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots: FREE (Reg. $1) – 4.5 stars from 19,428 Ratings
iPad: Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots HD: FREE (Reg. $3) – 4.5 stars from 6711 Ratings
iOS Universal: Jetpack Joyride: FREE  – 4.5 stars from 341,492 Ratings

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IGN has just revealed its Free Game of the Month for June as Deus Ex: The Fall. Now available for free on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this is the first time we have seen the popular Square Enix title go free on the App Store.

The Fall is an action RPG set in a similar cyberpunk world as its popular console counterpart, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It also features much of the same shooting, hacking, stealth, player choice and physical augmentation powers as well. It is a full 5 hour experience that has been highly regarded for its ability to transfer a console-like experience to the mobile space.

The game is a completely free download in 44 countries worldwide (Reg. $7), but be sure to get it while you can as IGN is saying it is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Head over to our game roundups for more iOS deals.

Amazon offers the Netatmo Weather Station for iOS and Android Devices for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s $29 below list and a match for the best price we have ever seen. This personal weather station includes a waterproof outdoor sensor and indoor sensor which sends temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and other data to your iOS or Android device in realtime. Use this information to improve your overall health:

The Netatmo Station monitors your indoor air quality (CO2 concentration), and reminds you to ventilate, at the right moment. The Netatmo Weather Station allows city dwellers to monitor indoor air quality, get real-time updates on local Air Quality Index report and pick the best moments for outdoor activities.The Netatmo Weather Station also monitors noise pollution and measures home or office acoustic comfort.

It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from 263 Amazon reviewers.

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Ebay via Dyson USA is offering the Dyson DC39 Animal Canister Vacuum Cleaner for $249.99 shipped. It has received a 4.3/5 star rating among Amazon customers and comes with a 5 year parts & labor warranty from Dyson. 

Next we have the Dyson AM01 Satin Iron/Blue Desk Fan for $99.99 from Best Buy w/ in-store pick-up only. That’s $200 of the original listing, $110 under Amazon’s current price and matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for. It features a blade-less design for quiet operation, safety and easy cleaning. It comes with a 2 years parts and labour warranty and has received a 3.9/5 star rating among Amazon customers.

More notable Home Deals:

• ROK Manual Espresso Maker: $125 shipped (Reg. $200)
• World Class 18-Piece Knife Set with Wood Block: $35 shipped (Reg. $89)

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For a limited time, Infinity Blade II for iPhone and iPad is available as a free download. That’s down from its standard price of $6.99 and the first time we have seen this title go free since last December when it was IGN’s game of the month.

Don’t forget to download Infinity Blade I and III too so you can complete the entire epic saga.

Garnering countless awards and accolades, the Infinity Blade franchise is generally regarded as the epitome of iOS gaming:

The God King has been defeated, an unlikely hero has emerged and now you must discover the truth behind the secrets of the Infinity Blade. The continuing journey of young Siris unfolds as you delve deeper into the world of the Deathless tyrants and their legion of Titans. Can you unlock all the mysteries and successfully wield the power of the Infinity Blade in this timeless swordplay adventure of champions and villains?

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Amazon is celebrating Memorial Day by giving away 200 Amazon Coins with each free download of select Android apps. It appears that these apps are free outside of this promotion as well, but do not typically include bonus Coins. Downloading each of these apps will net you a total of 1,000 Coins, which carries a value of $10.

Browse the top Android apps to find great titles to use your free Coins on and don’t forget that you can still get 2,000 Coins ($20 value) for downloading Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Get the Amazon Appstore for Android here.

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djay 2 for iPhone has become free for the first time since its release last summer. With this app you can loop, mix, and sample your entire iTunes library to create fresh remixes of your favorite tunes. Fire up the App Store and get downloading to save yourself $2. The iPad version is currently 50% off to celebrate its new Spotify partnership.

Ready to rock your next party? Introducing djay 2 – the next generation of the world’s best-selling iOS DJ software and winner of the Apple Design Award has been redesigned from the ground up.

Full feature list available below.

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Update: Amazon announced today that Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will all be available for Fire TV and Kindle Fire. Purchases of San Andreas will net you 2,000 Amazon coins, which is enough to buy the other two titles (more details below).

Amazon Appstore for Android offers a download of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and 2,000 Amazon coins for $6.99. Each coin is worth $0.01 towards future app purchases, which means this deal will net you $20 worth of coins. This is a no-brainer if you regularly buy Android apps from Amazon. Download the Amazon Appstore to get started.

Game features include:

• Remastered, high-resolution graphics built specifically for mobile including lighting enhancements, an enriched color palette and improved character models
• Cloud save support for playing across all your mobile devices for Rockstar Social Club Members
• Dual analog stick controls for full camera and movement control
• Three different control schemes and customizable controls with contextual options to display buttons only when you need them
• Compatible with the MoGa Wireless Game Controllers and select Bluetooth and USB gamepads
• Tailor your visual experience with adjustable graphic settings

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What is May the 4th be with you? It is the saying used by Star Wars fans to commemorate Star Wars day, May 4th. The idea for the day originated as a play on the cult Star Wars phrase, “may the force be with you,” which is said by multiple characters throughout the epic saga.

Star Wars Day is even bigger this year thanks to the impending release of the Disney-produced Episode VII and as a result deals are kicking off sooner than ever! We’re here to help you celebrate May the Fourth by rounding up the absolute best Star Wars sales from across the deal galaxy.

We will be making a special post on May The Fourth to cover all the last minute deals and exclusive merchandise. Amazon is planning an all-day Gold Box event  (click the upper May the Fourth banner to see only Star Wars lightning deals) so you know there are going to be some great deals to be had through Monday.

Head below to scope out today’s extensive list of deals on Star Wars apps/games, apparel, collectibles, lego, and more.
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SNK Playmore is a developer known for bringing the popular NeoGeo Metal Slug franchise to iOS devices, and now the company has released a new title in the series with METAL SLUG DEFENSE. Unlike the chaotic side-scrolling shooter action the franchise is typically known for, METAL SLUG DEFENSE is a tower defense/strategy title set in the world of classic Metal Slug games.

All run on intuitive touch controls, the game features more than 60 different character/unit types you can customize and level up, “100 background stages faithfully recreated from classic” levels, and Wi-Fi multiplayer matches (as well as single player mode).

Send your units to the battlefield and take over enemy bases with a simple tap of your finger! Use the METAL SLUG Attack, along with other unique special attacks to turn the tide in battle, and the goddess of victory will smile upon you!!

METAL SLUG DEFENSE for free for iOS and Android

You can find more highly rated titles from SNK Playmore including the original Metal Slug titles, King of Fighters games, Samurai Showdown and others, as well as more great gaming deals in our daily round ups.

Update (4/24 9:15am): We just wanted to clarify that the offer is for 100GB of total cloud space: 50GB as traditional storage and 50GB used for syncing to keep files/media uniform across all of your IDrive devices. Feel free to hit us up in the comment section if you have any other questions.

Cloud storage and sync service IDrive is now offering iOS users 100GB of cloud storage for just $0.99 a year. After announcing a very similar deal for Android recently, iPhone and iPad users can now grab the 100GB of cloud storage and syncing (50GB backup + 50GB sync) for just a fraction of the price of Apple’s iCloud service as an in-app purchase inside the free IDrive (Online Backup) app. By comparison, Apple charges $100 per year for 50GB of storage, with an additional 10GB upgrade for $20.

IDrive offers a simple way to backup contacts, calendar info, photos and other files and sync them across all your devices. You’ll find sharing features with permissions and password options, as well as gallery functionality for viewing photos and videos. You can see the full feature list and security details below:

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9to5Toys Specials is offering another Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle with 10 Mac apps regularly priced at $655. The recommended price is $49, but the (current) average price of $1.10 will unlock all the apps. In addition, 10% of your purchase will go to a charity of your choice including Child’s Play, Wold Wildlife Foundation or Creative Commons.

Some of the notable apps in the bundle are photo editing software Snapheal Pro (Reg. $40), simple website builder RapidWeaver 5 (Reg. $79) and screen capture software Voila ($30). You can see a full list of the apps in the bundle below, as well as more Mac deals on 9to5Toys Specials and in our daily app deal round-ups.

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The Google Play Store has kicked off a Spring premium app sale with a number of great games on sale from EA, Gameloft, 2K and Chillingo. Notable titles in the sale include:

• The Room Two: $1.40 (Reg. $3) – 5 stars from 39,457 reviewers
• The Dark Knight Rises: $0.99 (Reg. $7) – 4 stars from 35,320 reviewers
• Need for Speed Most Wanted: $0.99 (Reg. $6.19) – 4 stars from 16,551 reviewers
• Riptide GP2: $1.99 (Reg. $3) – 4.5 stars from 16,197 reviewers
• You’ll find the rest of today’s discounted titles below.

In addition to its Spring premium sale, Google is also holding a sale for Mother’s Day 2014. This deal offers 25% or more off a selection of books and 1-year magazine subscriptions. Notable titles include:

• Dark Places by Gillian Flynn: $5 (Reg. $9.99)
• Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh: $6.50 (Reg. $13.11)
• It’s All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great by Gwyneth Paltrow: $7.50 (Reg. $14.99)
• 1st to Die by James Patterson: $3.50 (Reg. $7)
• Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou: $6 (Reg. $11.99)
• Issue of Fitness magazine: $1.99 (Reg. $2.99)

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Microsoft is launching a cheaper ‘Personal’ Office 365 subscription today that will give you access to the cloud services and mobile apps for $69/year or $6.99/month opposed to the $99/year Home subscription. The new Personal subscription only provides access for one Mac (or PC) and iPad (or tablet) instead of the 5 PC or Macs and 5 tablets you get with a Home subscription.

You might want to hold off on the new subscription, however, as Amazon is currently selling the full Home subscription for just $63 (37% off). That’s cheaper than the new $69 Personal plan, but it’s possible Microsoft could soon end that discount and change prices on Amazon now that the new Personal subscription is launching.

Microsoft Office 365 Home subscription for $63 (37% off)

Microsoft Office 365 Personal subscription for $69

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Now just days after the 50% off iPassword for Mac sale ended, developer AgileBits is dropping half off both the OS X and iOS versions of its popular password security app in the aftermath of the massive Heartbleed bug. As Apple has confirmed that none of its software or services are susceptible to the vulnerability, Agile has now updated the 1Password listing on both the Mac App Store and App Store to reflect the 50% discount.

1Password on iOS is available today for $9 down from its usual $18 and the Mac version drops is just $25 down from $50. Both versions rarely see discounts this deep, the Mac version is the lowest we’ve seen outside of special bundle deals and launch pricing and the iOS version is within a dollar of the lowest we’ve ever seen it.

The 9to5Mac team loves this app for its simplicity, ease of use and rock solid security. 1Password acts as a vault for all of your website logins, credit card information and other confidential data. Features:

• Create strong, unique passwords for every site
• Secure your data behind a single Master Password
• Protect yourself with tamper-proof Authenticated 256-bit AES Encryption
• Auto-Lock keeps your data protected even if your Mac is lost or stolen
• Use Security Audit to make your passwords stronger

Mac: 1Password: $25 (Reg. $50)
iOS Universal: 1Password: $9 (Reg. $18)

Agile is also offering deals on both the Windows and Android 1Password apps.