Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $730 shipped (Reg. $899) Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem & 802.11AC Wi-Fi Router: $117 (Reg. $220) Aereo’s founder is returning with a new ISP that beams gigabit speeds into your home Free eBook download: “IT Guide to Mac Backup for Business” Free Xbox Live Gold Games for February: Hand of Fate, Styx Master of the Shadows, more Free PS Plus Games for February: HellDivers Democracy Strikes Back, Nom Nom Galaxy, more Sports/Fitness: Victorinox Swiss Army multi-tool $14 (Orig....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: Free PC/Mac download from Origin: Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Ed. (~$10 value) Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch (Best Buy refurb) $100 shipped (orig. $300) iPod touch (newest version) up to 25% off: 16GB $179, 32GB $224, 64GB $299 Mpow 12000mAh dual-port power bank $28 shipped (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Duet Display is 50% off! Turn your iPad into a secondary screen for your Mac: $10 (Reg. $20) SanDisk’s iXpand Lightning Flash Drive adds 32GB to your iPhone or iPad: $30 Prime shipped (Reg....

We’ve already seen teardowns of the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2, but a rather brutal teardown by Vietnamese site Tinhte has given us our first look at the rather astonishing amount of technology packed inside Apple’s deceptively simple-looking 3.5mm-to-Lightning adapter. There had been some speculation about whether Apple had managed to squeeze a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) into it or whether the company would instead find a way to do simple pass-through audio....

An Apple patent application published today describes how a truly smart home could configure itself. Anyone who has ever set up new smart home devices will know that, even with HomeKit, it can be a fiddly and sometimes frustrating experience. When you add a physical smart light switch, for example, telling the app which light(s) it controls isn’t the most user-friendly of experiences… The patent application is a dense one, and has the prosaic title ‘Object tracking and authentication using modular wall units....

Snake actually has an ending I never knew this. I don’t think many people did, but you can actually complete Snake. You know, that old cellphone game? Yeah. I always figured it kept going until it was impossible to go further. That’s not the case. There is an ending, and a quick ending screen. You can see it in the gif above. Link BioShock Infinite as a text adventure If you’ve ever wanted to see what BioShock would play like as a text adventure (I know I haven’t, but whatever....

Benjamin and Zac unpack the release of iOS 13.5 and the Apple/Google Exposure Notification API app adoption, Apple Watch 2020 Pride bands and faces, Ming-Chi Kuo’s prediction that iPhone 12 won’t include EarPods in the box, Apple TV+ potentially buying a back catalog of content, a new Tom Hanks film coming to the service, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟠 Overcast 🟢 Spotify...

Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Air 4 day one launch, Apple TV on PlayStation, Apple Music TV, HomePod OS 14.1, and much more. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: [tweet https://twitter.com/9to5toys/status/728335231846121472 align=’center’] Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150) Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Apple’s Time Machine is a great built-in tool to create backups of your Mac but if you’re looking for a more robust and customizable option, Acronis True Image is a notable choice. Arriving today, Acronis True Image 2020 brings improvements and new features like automatic replication of local Mac backups to the cloud, the ability to choose what networks your Mac can use for backups, customizable backup schedules, and more....

This week Benjamin and Zac talk more about the updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, news around Apple TV+ and the upcoming streaming video service, new emoji coming in iOS 13, the latest iPhone 11 rumors, changes in iOS 13 beta 4, and much more. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn....

Benjamin and Zac discuss one of the most frustrating parts of iOS; audio source management. There’s also some speculation about future directions for the Apple Watch, now the main product is relatively mature. Some new stuff from the latest round of iOS 15.4 betas — and the HomePod surprises, in a good way. Sponsored by Helix: Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows for Happy Hour listeners at HelixSleep....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest version) 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,700 (Reg. $1,999) iPad Air 2 is still Apple’s latest 9.7-inch tablet, get the 128GB Wi-Fi model for $590 shipped (Reg. $699) Anker iPhone 6 3100mAh MFi Apple-Certified Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Review: Pad & Quill’s Leather Roll Top Backpack has impeccable craftsmanship and style Lutron Caséta Smart Lighting Bundle w/ HomeKit support: $120 (Reg. $160) Daily Deals: Griffin Charging Dock for Apple Watch $13, WD NAS 4TB Hard Drive $120, more Sony 75-inch 4K HDR Smart Ultra HDTV $2,899 shipped ($1,000 off) Sony h....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: Pick up the new Roku 3 streaming media player w/ voice search for $85 (Reg. $100) Symphonized audio sale: headphones $16 (Reg. $25), Bluetooth speaker $26 (Reg. $35) Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace Home: up to 60% off Moen Faucets w/ MotionSense, more Spigen’s new aluminum Apple Watch dock is down to $10 shipped (Reg....

A+E Networks is expanding its award-winning content to smaller screens with new video watch apps available for free in iTunes for all iOS devices. Now on-the-go viewing goes beyond the iPad, viewers can watch full episodes, movies and exclusive clips from A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime on iPhone and iPod Touch. To make the viewing experience even more seamless, HISTORY, A&E and Lifetime apps now conveniently sync with multiple devices. For instance, if you’re watching an episode of Swamp People on your iPad at home you can then finish watching it on your iPhone so you don’t miss the train to work....

Previously the web’s less fun, more formal networking platform, LinkedIn has over the last two years transformed itself into the marketplace for professionals looking for jobs and businesses looking for top talent in their industry. With more than 630 million members, an effectively crafted LinkedIn profile can catch the eye of someone looking to offer you your dream job. Think of it as the online equivalent of a traditional networking event where you go to meet other professionals, make conversation and exchange business cards....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ Today’s can’t miss deals: Giveaway: $30 worth of Apple accessories from BodyGuardz Haswell 15″ Retina MacBook Pro from $1,750 shipped, $1,700 for .edu email addresses Xbox One midnight launch info, reviews from around the web $50 iTunes gift card for $40: Save 20% on future apps, music, movies, more...