Daily Deals for November 7, 2014, featuring the BACtrack Vio: A Pint-Sized Smartphone Breathalyzer

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Updated Fri, Nov 7, 2014, 9:00 PM·4 min read

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections.

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TUAW's Daily Deals

The BACtrack Vio: A Pint-Sized Smartphone Breathalyzer [On Sale for $42.99, down from $50]

It's Friday night, you're out with your friends and you've had a couple of drinks, but you think you're okay to drive. When it comes to driving under the influence, there's no room for "maybe." You need a reliable way to make better decisions after you've been drinking.

Enter the BACtrack Vio Smartphone Breathalyzer – the smallest and simplest way to turn nearly any smartphone into a high-performance alcohol screening device.

The BACtrack Vio conveniently connects to your keychain, and uses bluetooth connectivity to sync with with your iPhone or Android smartphone. Simply open the flip-up mouthpiece, blow for 5 seconds and voila – you have an ultra-accurate BAC reading right on your smartphone. The BACtrack Vio goes beyond just telling you your current BAC. It also uses innovative ZeroLine® Technology to estimate when you will return to 0.00%, empowering you to make smarter, more informed decisions.

Save 14% on The BACtrack Vio at TUAW Deals.

The Cyber Security Developer Bundle [On sale for $49, down from $434]

Steer Clear Of Online Miscreants With 60 Hours Of Hacking & Secure Development Training

Save 88% on The Cyber Security Developer Bundle at TUAW Deals.

Dealnews Deals

StackSocial: [Mac Software] The Monster Mac Freebie 7-App Bundle for free
AT&T Internet: [Computer Services] AT&T U-Basic TV w/ Internet Max Plus, HBO, and Amazon Prime for $39/month
NeweggFlash: [USB Drive Enclosures] Promise Pegasus 4-Bay Thunderbolt SSD Enclosure for $250 + free shipping
Other World Computing: [Computer Accessories] OWC Garage Sale: Discounts on RAM, accessories, computers, more
StackSocial: [Mac Software] NetSpot Pro WiFi Analysis / Troubleshooting Software for Mac for $19
Adorama: [Microphones] Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone for $80 + free shipping
BeLight Software: [Mac Software] Get Backup for Mac for $10
Western Digital Store: [Hard Drives] Refurb Western Digital Hard Drives: Up to 29% off, deals from $50 + $6 s&h
Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon FiOS Triple Play w/$400 Gift Card for $80/mo.
MidnightBox: [iPhone Batteries] 2,800mAh Power Bank Case w/ Transmitter for iPhone 6 for $21 + $4 s&h
ExperCom: [iMac] Apple iMac i7 Quad 27" Retina 5K Desktop w/ 32GB RAM for $3,384 + $26 s&h
mwave: [Battery Chargers & Accessories] Arctic Pro 4 Portable USB Charger for $5 + $5 s&h

iOS Software Discounts

Cut the Rope 2 [iOS Universal; On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] With new characters, fresh gameplay elements, tricky missions, and, of course, Om Nom, candy collecting has never been so fun!
Worldly [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $2.99] Have fun as you improve your knowledge of the world, with Worldly!
Hat Monkey Now free, down from $2.99] Hat Monkey is a lovable character who will be your child´s best new friend.
Star Walk™ 2 - Guide to the Sky Day and Night [iOS Universal; On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] Star Walk 2 is an exquisite stargazing tool that combines astronomical data with premium technology to deliver an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, and constellations.
Swype [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Swype is the most accurate keyboard on the planet. Apple's App of the Week.

OS X Software Discounts

Particles [OS X; Now free, down from $14.99] Create professional Cocos2D particle emitters in minutes for iOS and Mac OS X.
Vitamin-R 2 [OS X; On sale for $0.99, down from $29.99] Recapture the Lost Art of Joyful Concentration. Overcome Procrastination. Get Motivated.
Overlays! [OS X; Now free, down from $9.99] If you are anything like me, sometimes you need to follow a line of text in a book with a bookmark or index card.

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Daily Deals for November 7, 2014, featuring the BACtrack Vio: A Pint-Sized Smartphone Breathalyzer

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