We have a deal on a 1-year subscription for Babbel Language Learning. You can choose from 14 languages to learn, practice with 10-15 minute bite-sized lessons, and it uses speech recognition technology to keep your pronunciation on point. 1 year through our deal is $69. There’s also a 2-year option for $99.
Bryan Chaffin
Bryan Chaffin is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and co-authored the last two updates of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and Ed Baig. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells, or find his Twitter link below.
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Blue Adds Professional Voice Effects with Yeti X Pro USB Mic
Blue launched a new version of the Yeti microphone, the Yeti X, shown below. The device is being targeted at gaming, streaming and podcasting, but the signature new feature is VO!CE Software, which gives creators and streamers professional voice effects and presets at the touch of a button. Internally, it features a four-capsule condenser microphone array, and it offers high-res LED metering. The presets and effects mentioned above are controlled through a a multi-function smart knob. It ships in October for $169.99.
Organize Your Apple Accessories with BentoStack: $42.95
One of our most popular deals is back: the BentoStack, an organizer for your Apple accessories. Borrowing its design from a Japanese bento box, BentoStack fits everything just so. It includes four adjustable compartment dividers and two 2 silicone straps, and it’s $42.95 through our deal, and there’s a silver version, too.
The Corel Creative Mac Bundle Featuring Toast 17 Titanium: $39.99
We have a deal on a suite of Corel’s Mac creative apps called the Corel Creative Mac Bundle. It features Toast 17 Titanium, AfterShot Pro 3, Painter Essentials 6, WinZip, and Particle Shop. And you can get all five of these apps for $39.99 through our deal.
Some iPhone 11 Pro Delivery Estimates Quickly Slip to October
Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro delivery estimates slipped to October within minutes of the device opening to preorders.
Avantree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones: $59.99
We have a deal on a pair of Avantree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones. These headphones feature high precision-engineered 40mm stereo drivers, and you can wirelessly answer phone calls and control music playback via built-in mic and easily accessible keys. They’re $59.99 through our deal, 14% off retail.
Apple Online Store Down ahead of 5:00 AM iPhone 11 Preorders
Apple’s online stores are down in preparation for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro preorders, which begin Friday at 5:00 AM Pacific. T
iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 522
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reunite to discuss Apple’s new product announcements, including iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple’s trade-in program, midnight green, glass…it’s Bryan and Jeff, so of course they spin out of control on various and sundry side rails. Buckle up!
Manage Your Finances, Set Budgets and More on the Go with This Intuitive Finance App: $29.99
We have a deal on CoinKeeper, a streamlined personal finance app for Mac, iOS, Windows, and Android. You can track your finances through a drag and drop coin-based system, add any number of income and expense categories, use tags, and more. A lifetime subscription is $29.99 through our deal.
12min Book Summary Library Lifetime Premium Subscription: $39
We have a deal on a subscription to 12min, a service that takes whole books and turns them in 12 minute summaries. The company has hundreds of micro books in text and narrative form, and new users can get a Lifetime Premium subscription for $39 through our deal.
Apple Watch Series 5: Always-On Display, Built-in Compass, More Finishes, Available for Preorder Now
Apple Watch Series 5 features an always-on Retina display, a built-in compass, and it’s available in new finishes and more materials options. Also, unlike most major product releases, it’s available for pre-order now, with a September 20th ship date.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro: 3 Cameras, More Battery, Super Retina Display
In addition to the new “Pro” moniker, these new devices add a much-improved camera system with three cameras just on the back. They also include more battery life, with up to 4 hours more life than iPhone XS, while iPhone 11 Pro Max has up to 5 hours more battery life than iPhone XS Max.
Apple iPhone 11: Improved Camera, Lower Price
Apple announced iPhone 11 during Tuesday’s “By Innovation Only” media event, a device that brings a new (and better) camera system and a lower price, starting at US$699.
NX-100 Smart Garage Controller and Smart Plug Bundle: $79
We have a deal on the NX-100 Smart Garage Controller and Smart Plug Bundle. This device turns your garage door opener into a smart garage door opener and is compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.It’s $79 through our deal.
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Join TMO for Our 'By Innovation Only' Apple Media Event Live Coverage
Apple’s “By Innovation Only” media event for new iPhones and other new product launches is set to start at 10:00 AM PDT. Join The Mac Observer for our live coverage of Apple’s announcements. And be sure to stick around after the event for our extra news and analysis, plus our Daily Observations wrap up.
9 Images of Apple's Beautiful, Colorful New Fifth Ave Cube in NYC
The photos show how colorful the new version of the Cube is, and it’s reflective, too, though this effect is temporary.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro Lifetime Single License: $19.99
We have a deal on MacX DVD Ripper Pro, software that can convert your DVDs into digital video files for your media library. It supports batch converting for multiple videos at once, can extract audio, and more. The deal listing has more information, and a lifetime license for MacX DVD Ripper Pro is $19.99 through our deal.
Zulu Audio Alpha Wearable Speakers: $39.99
We have an interesting pair of speakers for today’s deal, the Zulu Audio Alpha Wearable Speakers. These are personal Bluetooth speakers—not headphones—that stay attached to your body using magnets that clip to your clothing. They’re $39.99 through our deal. I’m linking to a black pair, but there’s also a white pair at the same price.
CASA i4 USB-C 4-in-1 iPad Pro Hub: $49.99
We have a deal on the CASA i4 USB-C 4-in-1 iPad Pro Hub. This slim and portable hub features four ports: a USB-C PD port for charging, a USB Type-A for reading flash drives, an HDMI port for video output, and a 3.5mm audio connector for headphones. This device is $49.99 through our deal.
Logitech Reinvents the Scrollwheel with MX Master 3 Mouse
The next generation of the company’s MX Revolution/MX Master family of mice reinvents the variable scroll wheel yet again, and this time they’re doing it with electromagnetism.
Pump Up Your Pool Party with This Wireless and Waterproof Speaker: $29.99
We have a deal on the Aquathump Waterproof Speaker, a Bluetooth speaker designed for wet environments. It has an IPX7 waterproof rating and can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. It also has four hours of playback time in its rechargeable battery. This device is $29.99 through our deal. I’m linking to the black unit in the link below, but there are also deals for a blue model, purple model (shown), and a model called Palms.
AirPod 5-Piece Case Cover and Accessory Pack: $12.99
We have a deal on an AirPod 5-Piece case cover and accessory pack. It includes a case to protect your AirPods case, an anti-loss strap for those times when you might be concerned about losing your AirPods, a watch band holder that holds your AirPods on your watch band, ear tips to provide a comfortable fit and sound isolation, and a carabiner that connects to the case. You can get all that for $12.99 through our deal. I’m linking directly to a black model, but there are also options for pink, red, blue, gray, and yellow.
Happy Labor Day, from Everyone at TMO!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some outdoor fun with friends and family. Better yet, we hope you are, too. We’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enjoy the holiday!
TMO Deals Labor Day Sale: 15% Off Site-Wide
We’re having a Labor Day sale on The Mac Observer’s Deals site—everything is 15% off site-wide, today only, using coupon code SAVE15TODAY. That includes deals on the CoreStand Qi Wireless Charger ($25.50 with the coupon code), the CASA i4 USB-C 4-in-1 iPad Pro Hub ($42.49 with the coupon code), and everything else, too.