9to5Toys Lunch Break: 15″ MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar $2,200, Samsung Surround Sound w/ Sub $230, D-Link Wi-Fi Cam $30, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple’s powerhouse 15-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar drops to $2,200 shipped (Reg. $2,399)
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is now $150 off in both capacities, from $1,650 shipped
Samsung’s popular 5.1-Ch. Surround Sound System w/ Wireless Sub is now on sale for $230 shipped ($300 value)
The iOS/Android connected D-Link Day & Night Wi-Fi Camera w/ Remote Viewing is down to $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Apple’s 21-inch iMac 2.8GHz/8GB/1TB has dropped to $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)
Save nearly $300 on Apple’s 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion: $1,700 (Reg. $1,999)
Lifeline Whiteout for iOS goes free on the App Store for the very first time (Reg. $2)
- Week Calendar for iPhone/Apple Watch goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $3)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Warp Shift goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)
- Castle Raid 2 and its addictive tower defense gameplay is down to $1 on the App Store
- This War of Mine drops to its lowest price ever on the Mac App Store: $3 (Reg. $20)
CES 2017 Coverage:
Sony looks to upend LG with its stunning OLED 4K HDR Ultra HDTVs at CES 2017
Blue Microphones announce retro-inspired Bluetooth headphones designed with iPhone 7 in mind
Misfit adds a touchscreen on its newest $199 Vapor smartwatch that includes a two-day battery
Samsung hits CES with new QLED Ultra HDTVs that include a collection of aluminum stands
Here’s our first look at LG’s new impossibly thin ‘Wallpaper’ 4K OLED displays
Turn the shower on from bed with the new U by Moen Smart Wi-Fi Connected Shower System
Mohu’s new Airwave HD Antenna wirelessly beams your local channels to Apple TV, iOS, Android, Roku and more
DJI intros new special edition Phantom 4, Osmo products for iPhone, iPad app for autonomous flights, & more
LEGO BOOST brings your builds to life with its kid-friendly coding kit and smartphone apps
Belkin revamps its popular Wemo Switch with a slimmer design alongside a new Light Dimmer
Kingston unveils “the world’s highest capacity USB Flash drive”
AirTV is the first official Sling TV set-top box with 4K content and OTA
Linksys joins the mesh network craze with its new Alexa-enabled Velop 802.11ac system
Lenovo borrows Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service for its new Smart Assistant Speaker
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey USB Charger with USB-C Port & 4 USB Ports $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more
- Withings Activité Sapphire Activity + Sleep Tracking Watch: $315 (Reg. $450)
- Display your new TV w/ the top-rated Cheetah Wall Mount for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $26)
- Daily Deals: Moto X 4G 64GB Smartphone $250, APC 8-Outlet UPS $45, more
- Levi’s End of Season Sale takes 40% off already reduced item
- Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege $19, MGS V $8, iOS freebies, more
- Nuance Dragon for Mac for $40 downloaded (Reg. $90), more
- Oral-B’s Pro 5000 Bluetooth Electric Toothbrush $60 shipped (Reg. $75+)
- PowerPak Adjustable Dumbbells & Stand (Prime only) for $199 shipped (Reg. $250+)
- Brita Slim 5-Cup Water Pitcher w/ 1 Filter from just $6 today at Walmart (Reg. $12+)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Sony’s Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones feature 30-hour battery life, on sale now for $45 shipped (Reg. $70+)
Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear iOS Headphones are on sale for $90 shipped (Reg. $115)
Start 2017 with a best-selling Withings Wi-Fi Body Composition Scale from $78 shipped at Amazon
Get up to 15% off w/ this discounted StubHub Gift Card, more
Filed under: Apple
OtterBox’s modular uniVERSE Case System comes to the iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
OtterBox today has unveiled that their modular uniVERSE case system, previously only for the iPhone, is now available for the iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7-inch. Thanks to the iPads larger design, the uniVERSE case will include even more points to connect accessories, and even a removable spine where keyboards may be attached. Today’s announcement also includes over a dozen new accessory partners for the uniVERSE Case System.
Filed under: Apple
Henge Docks becomes authorized Apple reseller to offer MacBooks & accessories bundled w/ its docking stations
Accessory maker Henge Docks, best known for its docking stations made for MacBooks, announced today that it has signed up to be an official Apple reseller allowing it to offer Apple’s MacBooks and accessories bundled with its companion products.
In order to do this, Henge Docks has partnered with Apple through the company’s Authorized Business Solution Provider (ABSP) program.
Filed under: Apple
ViewSonic announces three new external displays at CES, including a curved 37-inch 4K model with USB-C
ViewSonic has announced three new high-end displays for 2017 including a 31-inch 4K with ‘frameless’ design and a 37-inch curved 4K model. It is also launching a cheaper 27-inch QHD display. Two of the new monitors feature USB-C connectivity which means a single cable acts as the display connector, provides power and some I/O thanks to the integrated USB hub.
The displays seem well positioned as professional monitors for Apple customers with the new USB-C only MacBook Pro. The good looks come at a price though: the 4K models cost upwards of $1300. ViewSonic says the new displays will be available in June …
Filed under: Apple
Apple Pay gains support for MORE loyalty card/payroll deduct program accepted at over 300k vending machines
Panasonic’s upcoming LUMIX GH5 camera will allow direct connections to the MacBook Pro via USB-C
Panasonic’s recently-announced GH5 mirrorless camera checks off a lot of boxes: internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, dual SD Card slots, 4K @ 60p, in body 5-axis image stabilization, and much more. The camera, which is now available for preorder on B&H, is a ridiculously-impressive unit that we can’t wait to get our hands on.
And one of the camera’s more unheralded new features is something that will appeal majorly to MacBook owners. Instead of a slow USB 2.0 connection via a USB mini port, Panasonic is including USB 3.1 gen 1 via a USB Type-C port. more…
Filed under: Apple
D-Link announces its first HomeKit-compatible home security camera, with whole-room view
Developers earned $20 billion from App Store in 2016, Jan 1st 2017 set single day sales record with $240 million revenue
Apple has just announced that the holiday season set another new record for the App Store with app sales on the 1st January 2017 topping $240 million. Across December, Apple customers made $3 billion worth of purchases from the App Store.
In total, the company announced developers made $20 billion from the App Store across 2016, up 40% compared to the previous year. Top markets includes the US, UK, Japan and China with 90 percent revenue growth compared to 2015.
Filed under: Apple
The latest wearable for the paranoid: a Bluetooth-enabled personal radiation dosimeter
Speck announces transparent, impact-resistant cases for MacBook Pro and iPhone 6/6s/7
Speck is known for its transparent cases which protect MacBook models against scrapes and scratches without hiding them from sight, but they’ve so far done nothing to guard against impact damage from knocks and falls. All this is set to change, says the company, with its new Presido Clear range of cases, which protect against falls of up to four feet.
Presidio Clear for MacBook is made with Impactium Clear, a dynamic transparent material that absorbs and disperses shock upon impact and protects MacBooks from drops up to 4 feet. Impactium Clear is co-molded into a raised edge around the perimeter of the case that also provides a secure, no-slip grip, so you’re less likely to drop your device. The case’s dual-layer, two-piece design easily clips onto the MacBook.
The first model available will be for the 13-inch MacBook Pro …
Filed under: Apple