Buying Guides
By Kelly Hodgkins
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. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly. TUAW is not responsible for third-party deals and cannot guarantee availability or quality of any particular product at a specific price. TUAW's Daily Deals 6-Ft MFi-Certified iOS & Android Convertible Charging Cable [On sale for $19.99, down from $40] We've all experienced the frustration of searching around for an electrical outlet to charge a dying device, only to realize that your short charging cable can't reach far enough. It's annoying. It sucks. But it's okay, because with this handy 6-foot long, MFi-Certified charging cable, the above scenario will become nothing more than a distant memory. It's compatible with both Lightning devices (aka iPhones + iPads) and Micro-USB devices, such as Android phones and tablets as well as a ton of other electronics. Save 50% on 6-Ft MFi-Certified iOS & Android Convertible Charging Cable at TUAW Deals. The Bluetooth Shower Speaker: Shower Yourself In High-Quality Sounds [On sale for $34.99, down from $99] This takes singing in the shower to the next level. Get your tunes blasting and make your shower time an even better part of your day. The speaker is water-resistant and features a handy suction cup that allows you to secure it to the shower wall. Its user-friendly design lets you control it with ease with play/pause and forward and rewind buttons in back. The speaker comes with everything you need to enjoy it right away and it features a built-in rechargeable battery so you don't have to worry about running for new batteries. Save 64% on the Bluetooth Shower Speaker at TUAW Deals. Pay What You Want: Back-End Developer Course Bundle Pay What You Want, $990 value] The Back-End Developer Course Bundle is the key to unlocking your programming potential. Dive into the most in-demand programming languages and work up to advanced concepts with lifetime access to all 8 courses. Choose your price for two beginner programming courses, or pay more than the average price to receive the full bundle, stocked full of value. Save on the Pay What You Want: Back-End Developer Course Bundle at TUAW Deals. Active Wrap Headphones: No Wires. No Noise. Just Music [On sale for $24, down from $49] The SPBEAT9 Active Wrap Headphones are here to free you of those ugly wires and hated knots. With no delicate parts getting in the way, you won't have any issue with pieces breaking or shorting out! The comfortable, lightweight design allows for you to run, jump and workout with no obstruction or annoying snags. With a lithium ion battery powering your tunes, you can also be rocking out for 8 non-stop hours. The Active Wrap Headphones also come with built-in noise-canceling technology to keep interfering background noises from invading the excellent sound quality you need. Save 51% on Active Wrap Headphones: No Wires. No Noise. Just Music at TUAW Deals. MIGHTY Speaker: The Waterproof, Sand Proof, Floating Speaker [On sale for $35, down from $80] Turn up the volume on your next outdoor activity. Whether it is the beach, kayaking on the open ocean or just a picnic in the park, MIGHTY will handle all your adventurous listening needs. MIGHTY is a waterproof, sand proof and even floating bluetooth speaker. No more worrying about whether your audio device can survive the activity of choice, MIGHTY is a tough minimal speaker provides booming sound with all the functionality you desire. The crystal clear sound is not just for your music, you can also answer and make calls with the built in speakerphone. To make it even better, the removable suction cup lets you stick this durable speaker to nearly any flat surface like shower walls or kayak lids. Save 56% on MIGHTY Speaker: The Waterproof, Sand Proof, Floating Speaker at TUAW Deals. Java Developer Course Bundle [On sale for $39, down from $390] 71 Hours, 6 All-Level Courses: Become a Java Programming Pro Save 90% on the Java Developer Course Bundle at TUAW Deals. Typed Text Editor for Mac [On sale for $14.99, down from $25] Typed is the new innovative approach to writing web-ready content on your Mac. With beautiful typography, easy exporting, and an ideal minimalist interface, Typed will have you zoned in and writer's block-free in no time. Save 40% on the Typed Text Editor for Mac at TUAW Deals. Stuk.io Ruby on Rails Coding Courses: 2-Yr Subscription [On sale for $49, down from $600] Stuk.io is redefining online learning with their practical streamlined approach to helping you reach your tech goals. Build a portfolio of 24 real apps, created by you, to score your dream web developer job or bring your brilliant startup idea to life without expensive developer costs. Save 91% on Stuk.io Ruby on Rails Coding Courses: 2-Yr Subscription at TUAW Deals. Dealnews Deals Yugster: [USB Hubs] 4-Port USB 3.0 Desktop Hub for $9 + $5 s&h Other World Computing: [Mac Pro] Used Mac Pros at OWC from $649 + free shipping Other World Computing: [MacBook Air] Used Apple MacBook Air Laptops from $519 + free shipping Office Depot and OfficeMax: [Office Chairs] Brenton Studio Briessa Mid-Back Vinyl Chair for $40 w/ padding + free shipping Newegg: [TVs] Changhong 42" 4K LED UHD TV, Klipsch Speakers for $500 ... or less + free shipping Newegg: [Mac Software] Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac, Anime Studio 9 for $20 + free shipping eBay: [Apple iPhones] Refurb Unlocked iPhone 5c 32GB 4G LTE for $209 + free shipping Other World Computing: [Internal Hard Drives] Crucial M500 Solid State Drives at OWC: Up to 60% off + free shipping Other World Computing: [Internal Hard Drives] Crucial 960GB SATA 6Gbps SSD for $325 + free shipping Expansys: [Small Appliances] iKettle WiFi Kettle for iOS and Android for $118 + free shipping eBay: [iPhone Cases] 6,000mAh Charging Case for iPhone 6 Plus for $18 + free shipping Microsoft Store: [Monitors] Dell 28" 4K LED LCD Display for $299 + free shipping iOS Software Discounts Fruit Ninja [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Play Fruit Ninja like never before! Quick Math Jr. [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $2.99] Quick Math Jr. covers important foundations of mathematics including counting, addition and subtraction, place value, writing numbers and much more! True Skate [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] The Official Street League Skateboarding Mobile Game. Train Conductor [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Control trains with a swipe of the finger and avoid disastrous collisions! Bonza Word Puzzle [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Bonza is a new type of crossword that has become an instant classic. Kingdom Rush [iPhone; Now free, down from $0.99]*#1 Strategy Game on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Kingdom Rush HD [iPad; Now free, down from $2.99]*#1 Strategy Game on the iPhone and iPod Touch. FRAMED [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $4.99] FRAMED is a noir-puzzle game where you re-arrange panels of animated comic book to change the outcome of the story. Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] A mesmerizing, calming, zen-like experience that quickly evolves into a devilishly challenging puzzler. Apple's App of the Week. OS X Software Discounts Leaf - RSS News Reader for Feedly and more. [OS X; On sale for $0.99, down from $3.99] Leaf is an amazing news reader for your Mac. Read, share, star and search your news by using a clean and intuitive interface. Get Plain Text [OS X; Now free, down from $2.99] If you've used the copy/paste functions in Mac OS before, you'll appreciate how valuable Get Plain Text is! CoachBase - Animated coach clipboard playbook [OS X; Now free, down from $9.99] Coachbase is the most professional coaching tool for sports. *
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