Daily Deals for June 4, 2013

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Updated Tue, Jun 4, 2013, 10:25 AM·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). Prices are subject to change. Please verify the cost of an app before making a purchase.

Deals from Dealnews

Other World Computing: [Computer Accessories] OWC 2012 Featured Move 'em Out Sale: RAM, accessories, HDDs and more.
eBay: [iPhone Accessories] 60x Digital Microscope Lens w/ LED Light for iPhone 4/4S for $4 + free shipping.
eBay: [Battery Chargers & Accessories] 12,000mAh USB External Battery Pack for $11 + $1 s&h.
Paydeals.com: [iPod Accessories] Griffin PowerBlock Dual USB Charger for $5 + free shipping.
MacUpdate Promo: [Mac Software] Hotspot Shield Elite 2 for Mac downloads for $15.
MegaMacs: [Mac Pro] Refurb Apple Mac Pro Xeon 8-Core 3GHz Workstation for $950 + $34 s&h.
StackSocial: [Mac Software] The Mega Design Bundle w/ holiday images for PC and Mac downloads for $50.
Rakuten Shopping: [Networkable Hard Drives (NAS)] Iomega 2TB Media & Backup Center Gigabit NAS for $80 + free shipping.
MacUpdate Promo: [Mac Software] Diagrammix 2 for Mac downloads for $12.
Other World Computing: [Media Receivers] NewerTech NuStand Alloy Display Stands from $16 + $4 s&h.
Adorama: [Media Receivers] Pogoplug Biz Media Sharing Device for $30 + free shipping.
Rakuten Shopping: [Computer Services] Pogoplug Unlimited Cloud Storage 1-Year Subscription for $29.

iOS Software

15E Scientific Calculator [iPhone; Category: Utilities; Now free, down from $6.99] Vicinno 15E scientific calculator is the most accurate emulator of the popular high-end scientific programmable calculator for iPhone and iPod touch.
Rocket Riot [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $2.99] Rocket Riot is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier.
PDF it All: PDF Printer and Converter on the go [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $4.99] PDF it All is an advanced PDF converter that allows to convert PDF files out of many sources.
Doodle Fit [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] The task in Doodle Fit is simple: fit the given sets of blocks into the given shapes.
SnapStill [iOS Universal; Category: Photography & Video; Now free, down from $0.99] SnapStill lets you snap still photos from videos on your iPhone and iPod.
DataMan Next: Track Data Usage In Real-Time [iPhone; Category: Finance; Now free, down from $0.99] Track Data Usage In Real-Time.
Felix for App.net [iPhone; Category: Social Networking; Now free, down from $4.99] Felix is a fast and beautiful iPhone client for the hot, new App.net social network.
Azkend 2 HD - The World Beneath [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $4.99] Enjoy amazing match-3 gameplay and discover some of the most astonishing worlds ever imagined.
Dumb Runner [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $1.99] A challenging and innovative runner game.
Tapatalk Forum App [iOS Universal; Category: Social Networking; On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] Stay connected with your community on-the-go with this award-winning forum app.
Cut the Rope: Time Travel HD [iPad; Category: Games; On sale for $1.99, down from $2.99] Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a completely new adventure filled with time-traveling, candy-crunching, physics-based action.
Physique Workout Tracker [iPhone; Category: Health & Fitness; Now free, down from $4.99] Physique is a delightful workout tracker that's simple for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for pros.
TinyScan Pro [iOS Universal; Category: Business; Now free, down from $4.99] TinyScan turns your iPhone into a mini scanner for documents, photos, receipts and other texts.
Snoopy Coaster [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] Take Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Peppermint Patty on the wildest rollercoaster ride on the App Store. Apple App of the week.

OS X Software

Two Dollar Tuesday [OS X; Category: Various; On sale for $1.99] Two Dollar Tuesday is offering three OS X apps for $1.99 each. Titles include Photo Glamour, Stationary Set and Marked.
Instalyrics [OS X; Category: Music; Now free, down from $2.99] Instalyrics is the quickest way to find lyrics.

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Apple’s big AI rollout at WWDC will reportedly focus on making Siri suck less
Apple will reportedly focus its first round of generative AI enhancements on beefing up Siri’s conversational chops. The company will reportedly roll out a new version of Siri powered by generative AI at its WWDC keynote on June 10.
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Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar review: A small but significant update
Samsung's home theater powerhouse got the one thing it was missing, but not much else for this year's model.
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Climate protestors clash with police outside Tesla’s German gigafactory
Climate protestors in Germany reportedly broke through police barricades on Friday, amid clashes between activists and law enforcement. The protestors either made it onto (according to protestors) or near (according to local police) the grounds of a Tesla gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, near Berlin.
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The world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online
Climeworks has just opened the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant. It can suck around 36,000 tons of CO2 from the air each year, burying it underground.
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Apple's entire AirPods lineup is discounted, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the AirPods Pro for $180, the Amazon Kindle for $80 and a year of Paramount+ with Showtime for $60, among others.
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Amazon's Echo Dot drops to just $28
Amazon's Echo Dot has dropped to $28, which is a great price for our favorite sub-$50 smart speaker.
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Hulu's Black Twitter documentary is a vital cultural chronicle
Hulu's new documentary, "Black Lives Matter: A People's History," explores the rise and global influence of the community.
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Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year
Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year. The company has released a security update for users to download.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia is delayed because Hades II is a juggernaut
The Rogue Prince of Persia was supposed to debut in early access on May 14, but Evil Empire and Ubisoft have delayed it to get out of the way of Hades II.
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Engadget Podcast: Is the iPad Pro M4 overkill?
The Rabbit R1 is finally here, and it's yet another useless AI gadget.
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The Morning After: Apple apologizes for its iPad Pro ad that crushed human creativity
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Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in July
Microsoft is launching a browser-based store to make sure it's "accessible across all devices, all countries, no matter what."
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The best smart plugs in 2024
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Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter
Just in case there was any doubt about how Jack Dorsey really feels about Bluesky, the former Twitter CEO has offered new details on why he left the board and deleted his account.
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Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad
Apple has reportedly apologized for its tone-deaf “Crush!” ad that sparked a furious backlash — especially with artists. AdAge reports that Apple said the video “missed the mark” and has scrapped plans to run the cutesy-turned-cringey commercial on TV.
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Get up to $450 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab
Google has an offer for iPad owners who are curious about the Pixel Tablet. The company has a trade-in promotion that covers at least the cost of the Pixel Tablet — if not more, depending on which iPad model you have.
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The best midrange smartphones for 2024
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Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
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Netflix and Roblox team up for a digital theme park that’s heavy on corporate synergy
Netflix and Roblox have teamed up for a digital theme park with activities pulled from properties like Stranger Things and One Piece. Netflix Nextworld is currently in early access.
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Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration
Nintendo has had enough of X’s (Twitter’s) API fees. The Mario maker said on Wednesday that starting on June 10, direct integration from the Switch’s album to Elon Musk’s Nazi-curious platform will no longer work.

Daily Deals for June 4, 2013

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iOS Software

OS X Software

Latest Stories

Apple’s big AI rollout at WWDC will reportedly focus on making Siri suck less

Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar review: A small but significant update

Climate protestors clash with police outside Tesla’s German gigafactory

The world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online

Apple's entire AirPods lineup is discounted, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

Amazon's Echo Dot drops to just $28

Hulu's Black Twitter documentary is a vital cultural chronicle

Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year

The Rogue Prince of Persia is delayed because Hades II is a juggernaut

Engadget Podcast: Is the iPad Pro M4 overkill?

The Morning After: Apple apologizes for its iPad Pro ad that crushed human creativity

Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in July

The best smart plugs in 2024

Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter

Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad

Get up to $450 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab

The best midrange smartphones for 2024

Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop

Netflix and Roblox team up for a digital theme park that’s heavy on corporate synergy

Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration

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