Daily Deals for December 19, 2012

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Updated Wed, Dec 19, 2012, 12:15 PM·4 min read

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked selections that include some sweet deals on iOS and OS X software (all prices are USD).

Deals from Dealnews

StackSocial: [Mac Software] The Mac Productivity Bundle 3.0 for Mac downloads for $50.
StackSocial: [Mac Software] The Mac Music Bundle w/ TuneUp downloads for $39.
Buy.com: [Laser Printers] Samsung Laser Printers at Buy.com: $50 off, deals from $39 + free shipping.
Nordstrom: [iPhone Accessories] Areaware Alarm Dock for iPhone / iPod touch for $30 + free shipping.
HandHeldItems: [iPad Accessories] Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case w/ iOS Keys for iPad mini for $24 + $3 s&h.
GameStop: [Apple iPhones] Used devices at GameStop: Buy 1, get 50% off 2nd, iPods, iPads, iPhones and more.
CTCStore: [iPhone Cases] AceAbove Flip Wallet Case for iPhone 5 for 45 cents + $5 s&h.
MegaMacs: [MacBook] Refurbished Apple MacBook 13", 15", 17" Laptops from $660 + free shipping.
CTCStore: [iPhone Cases] Acase Collatio Leather Wallet-Style Case for iPhone 5 for $10 + $5 s&h.
Vistaprint: [iPhone Cases] Vistaprint Custom Case for Apple iPhone 4, 4S, or 5 for $10 + $5 s&h.
Skullcandy: [Headphones] Skullcandy: 50% off sitewide + free shipping.
B&H Photo Video: [Business Machines] Brother Wireless Thermal Label Printer for $52 + free shipping.

iOS Software

iStopMotion for iPad: [iPad, Category: Photo & Video] On sale for $4.99, down from $9.99. Create stop motion animations and time lapse recordings on your iPad or iPad mini.
Tweetbot for Twitter - iPhone edition [iPhone, Category: Social Networking, On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] Twitter client with support for multiple timelines & smart gestures.
Tweetbot for Twitter - iPad edition [iPad, Category: Social Networking, On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] Twitter client with support for multiple timelines & smart gestures.
Process: [iOS Universal, Category: Photography] On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99. Photo editor for the iPhone and iPad.
PDF Pen for iPad [iPad, Category: Productivity, On sale for $6.99, down from $14.99] Use your iPad to sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more.
PDF Pen for iPhone [iPhone, Category: Productivity, On sale for $1.99, down from $4.99] Use your iPhone to sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more.
iStopMotion for iPad [iPad, Category: Photo & Video, On sale for $4.99 down from $9.99] Enjoy the excitement of creating stop motion animations (AKA claymation or stop action movies) and time lapse recordings with the highly-rated iStopMotion on your iPad or iPad mini.
FuelMonitor [iPhone, Category: Productivity, On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99]Calculate your Speed, gas used, average consumption, distance, duration and, of course, price for a trip.
CineXplayer HD for iPad [iPad, Category: Utilities, On sale for $2.99, down from $1.99]Lets you view, store, and manage your digital film library on your iPad.
CineXplayer HD for iPhone [iPhone, Category: Utilities, On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99]Lets you view, store, and manage your digital film library on your iPad.
MoneyWiz [iPad, Category: Finance, On sale for $0.99, down from $4.99]View all your accounts, budgets and bills in one place.
PDF Forms [iPad, Category: Business, On sale for $0.99, down from $8.99] Lets you annotate and print PDF documents on your iPad.
Barcode [iPhone, Category: Utilities, Now free, down from $0.99] Barcode scanner that scans and parses the contents of codes, then offers actions depending on the contents.
Toca Band: [iOS Universal, Category: Education] Now free, down from $1.99. Toca Band is a fun and easy app that encourages children to explore music in a new creative way. Apple's App of the week.

OS X Software

iStopMotion 3: [OS X, Category: Video] On sale for $19.99, down from $49.99. Create stop motion animations and time lapse recordings on your Mac.
All OS X software from Realmac [OS X, Category: Various, Now 65% off] All Realmac's OS X software titles are on sale for 65% off until January 6th. Apps include Clear for Mac, Analog, Courier, LittleSnapper and RapidWeaver.
FX Photo Studio [OS X, Category: Photography] On sale for $7.99, down from $9.99] FX Photo Studio is a photo app with over 170 photo effects & filters and stylish frames.
Two Dollar Tuesday [OS X, Category: Misc] TwoDollar Tuesday is selling six different OS X titles for $1.99 each including Ulysses, TaskPaper, Dropzone, CodeBox, Chronicle and DragonDrop.
MacUpdate Bundle [OS X, Category: Misc] Bundle ends today. Twelve apps for $49, instead of $478. The apps in the bundle include Data Rescue 3, Espresso 2, Snapz Pro X 2.5, TotalFinder, TotalSpaces, Mac DVDRipper Pro 4, PopChar X 6, MoneyWell 2, Swift Publisher 3, Company of Heroes and Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Platinum. Live Interior 3D Pro is included for first 12,000 buyers only.

Engadget
Jack Dorsey says (on X) that he’s not on the Bluesky board anymore
In response to a user on X who asked 'are you still on the bsky board,' this weekend, Jack Dorsey said only, 'no.' The company has yet to confirm his departure, and Dorsey hasn't publicly provided any further information.
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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads a more positive place.” Users can choose to turn off quotes entirely or limit them only to people they follow.
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Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
A small study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots’ responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Messenger versus watching pre-recorded videos.
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Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography.
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X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform.
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Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns
Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator, which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling “piracy at a colossal scale.”
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Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it
Helldivers 2 players have become frustrated after Sony suddenly required linking to a PSN account to play the game on PC. This was not necessary when the title launched in February.
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Redfall’s two DLC heroes are still MIA a year later
Microsoft may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when games don’t go as planned. A year after Redfall landed with a thud, players are still waiting for the advertised post-launch DLC they already paid for.
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Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs
Instagram has released some new interactive stickers for use in Stories. One of these is a “Reveal” sticker that blurs content, so people have to DM the creator to get it unlocked.
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Apex Legends is getting a solo mode for the first time in five years
Apex Legends will have a solo mode for the first time in five years when the new season starts on May 7. Respawn said as recently as January it had no plans to bring back the single-player option.
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A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
A bundle of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 Bluetooth trackers is back on sale for $70, matching the lowest price we've tracked.
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Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals
New research indicates a large “emissions gap” between what actions nations have committed to help remove carbon from the atmosphere and what’s required to meet Paris treaty goals.
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Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything
The Rabbit R1 is a cute AI gadget, but at launch it’s riddled with issues and terrible battery life. When phones can handle similar AI tasks, the R1 doesn’t do enough to justify its existence.
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The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, we found deals on gear from Samsung, Apple, Bose, Anker and more.
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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft may finally take its first crewed flight next week
Boeing's Starliner crew capsule is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex-41 in Florida on Monday, May 6. The launch window opens at 10:34PM ET. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be on board.
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Google says Epic’s Play Store demands are too much and too self-serving
Google has filed an injunction telling the court that it will not give Epic what it wants without a fight, because the company's asks "stray far beyond the trial record."
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The best gifts to upgrade your grad’s tech setup
College grads are probably using the same tech they started out with four years ago. Here are the best gadgets you can get them to upgrade their kit, including laptops, headphones, monitors and more.
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Boom's XB-1 supersonic jet has been authorized to break the speed of sound
Boom's supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1.
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The Morning After: Peloton's grim post-pandemic reality
The biggest news stories this morning: Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted, The best noise-canceling earbuds, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok.
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Engadget Podcast: Kill the Rabbit (R1)
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Daily Deals for December 19, 2012

Deals from Dealnews

iOS Software

OS X Software

Latest Stories

Jack Dorsey says (on X) that he’s not on the Bluesky board anymore

Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts

Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger

Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn

X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries

Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns

Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it

Redfall’s two DLC heroes are still MIA a year later

Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs

Apex Legends is getting a solo mode for the first time in five years

A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70

Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals

Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything

The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft may finally take its first crewed flight next week

Google says Epic’s Play Store demands are too much and too self-serving

The best gifts to upgrade your grad’s tech setup

Boom's XB-1 supersonic jet has been authorized to break the speed of sound

The Morning After: Peloton's grim post-pandemic reality

Engadget Podcast: Kill the Rabbit (R1)

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