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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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JumpSmart 3-in-1 Portable Vehicle Jump Starter Kit: $94.99

We have a different kind of deal for you today, the JumpSmart 3-in-1 Portable Vehicle Jump Starter Kit. It includes a jump starter with a built-in 37,000 mWh jump starter that can power up 8-cylinder, 5.0L engines (up to 2.0L Diesel) and works with most cars, trucks, SUV’s, boats, motorcycles, lawn mowers, ATV’s, and more. It also has a built-in LED flashlight for those emergency roadside situations. And, the built-in power bank charges your devices with a 2.4A output. It’s $94.99 through our deal.

InPixio Photo Clip 9 Editor for Mac: $29.99

We have a deal on InPixio Photo Clip 9 Editor for Mac. This software allows you to perfectly cut out objects or people in your photos, and it features an eraser tool for removing unwanted objects. It allows you to make creative montages with many backgrounds available. It’s $29.99 through our deal.

IK Multimedia Launches Desktop Reference Monitors for Home and Pro Recording

IK Multimedia launched a new line of reference monitors for desktop recording called iLoud MTM. Reference monitors are designed for recording to offer a flat response, which is ideal for finding a mix that sounds good on lots of end-user speakers. IK Multimedia said iLoud MTM also offers a linear phase response. They’re based on the larger iLoud Micro Monitors, being aimed specifically at desktop recording. And despite that smaller size, they offer a bass response down to a surprising 40Hz.  iLoud MTM is priced at US$/€349.99 each, or $/€699.99 per pair—they’re available now.

Slope Universal Tablet Stand Holds Any Size iPad: $29.99

We have a deal on the Slope universal tablet stand. This device was designed to look good with Apple devices, and it will support any size iPad, including the large iPad Pro, as well as iPhones and other smartphones. It does so using pads comprised of a special type of nano-foam with thousands of microscopic air pockets across its surface that act like tiny suction cups. Those pads hold the stand to the surface it’s resting on and they hold your device. The unboxing video below shows Slope in action.

Apple Brings Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in for Employee Talk

Apple brought Twitter cofounder and current CEO Jack Dorsey in for a talk with some Apple employees. We don’t yet know specifically what he talked about, but I thought it was an interesting development. We do know that he was speaking to folks in Phil Schiller’s marketing team, according to Bloomberg.

While the address itself didn’t point to a new partnership between Dorsey’s companies and Apple, it was indicative of their bond and existing collaboration. Apple promoted Twitter as an iOS app coming to the Mac this fall, and the social media service is deeply integrated into both the iPhone and iPad. Apple was also among the first retailers to sell Square’s now-common credit-card reader.

Turn Your Favorite Websites Into Searchable Documents: $47.88

We have a deal on a subscription to History Search Pro Plan, which turns websites you visit into searchable documents. You choose what gets added to the service, and it works through browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. One year of History Search Pro Plan is $47.88 through our deal.

Keeper Password Manager 1-Year Subscription: $19.99

We have a deal on Keeper, a password manager for iOS, Mac, Android, Windows, and Linux. With Keeper’s password manager and vault, you can generate, store, and AutoFill strong passwords on all devices while securely storing private documents. It also supports multiple forms of 2FA, including TOTP, SMS, Touch ID, Face ID, and U2F security keys (e.g. Yubikey). A one year subscription is $19.99 through our deal.

SuperTank 27,000mAh Portable Charger: $134.99

We have a deal on a beast of portable battery, the 27,000mAh SuperTank. This device can charge up to four devices at a time with 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports—plus one of those USB-C ports can put out 100 watts of power. It’s TSA-compliant and is crush-proof, too. The SuperTank is $134.99 through our deal.

iMazing 2 Universal License for Mac and Windows: $19.99

We have a deal on iMazing 2, the Mac and Windows app that lets you manage your iPhone and iPad data and files. You can browse and manage your backups, extract and print your text messages, drag and drop songs to your iPhone—all without jailbreaking your device. We love iMazing at TMO, and I am pleased to be able to offer this deal. You can get your iMazing 2 universal license for Mac and Windows for $19.99 through our deal.

Do Smarter Genius Fit Band (Black): $55

We have a deal on the Do Smarter Genius Fit Band, a fitness tracker that tracks your steps, calories, sleep, and activity. It will also track menstrual cycles and features reminders. Check out the details in the deal listing—you can get this device through our deal for $55.

Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 Camera - Stranger Things Edition: $126.99

Check out our deal of the day, the Stranger Things Edition Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 Camera. Built in collaboration with Hawkins National Laboratory. That must explain the upside down labels…but come on, that’s awesome! It comes with a pack of i-Type film. Each pack features, “a random selection from 16 colorful and bold designs inspired by your favorite Hawkins hangout spots.” This device is $126.99 through our deal.

Startup 3 Website Builder 1-Year Subscription: $19.999

We have a deal on a 1-year subscription to Startup 3, a website building service. It features drag-and-drop design, and pre-designed blocks, elements and Bootstrap templates you can customize. And, you can do it all right from your browser. This 1-year subscription is $19.99 through our deal.