We have a deal on the LizaTech 1080p Wireless WiFi Battery IP Camera. This 1080p camera is wireless, has a motion sensor, a 104 degree view, night vision, and a lot more. Check out the list of specs on the deal listing. It’s $149.99 through us.
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.
Articles by Bryan Chaffin
KOBRA Wireless Car Scanner: $14.99
We have a deal on the KOBRA Wireless Car Scanner. This device plugs into your car’s on-board diagnostics port to read data on your car’s performance. It then connects with a iOS, Android, or Windows device via Wi-Fi so you can make use of that data. It works on any car made after 1996, and it’s $14.99 through our deal.
Charge Six Devices at Once with this USB, USB-C, and Wireless Charging Hub: $59.99
We have a deal on the ChargeHub X5 Elite with Wireless Charging hub. It includes one USB-C charging port, four USB charging ports, and the top is a Qi wireless charging pad. That makes it a one-stop-shop for most of your charging needs, for $59.99.
Sinji Fitness Tracker: $22
We have a deal on the Sinji fitness tracker, a device that lets you track activities, monitor sleep, and stay connected—on a budget. It features an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, and includes a heart rate monitor, pedometer, distance walked tracking, and a sleep monitor. It’s $22 through our deal.
PDF Expert 2: $54.99
We have a deal on PDF Expert for Mac from Readdle. You can create and edit PDFs, work with large PDFs smoothly, and it allows you to annotate PDFs, merge them, and much more. This PDF editor also has a nice list of distinctions, including being The 2015 App of the Year in the Mac App Store and Top Paid App in the Mac App Store. It’s $54.99 through our deal, 31% off retail.
2Do Task Manager for Mac: $19.99
We have a deal on 2Do, a task manager for the Mac. 2Do features color coded lists, the ability to add URLs, addresses, or Google searches to your tasks, and the ability to sync over Dropbox, Reminders (CalDAV), or Toodledo. 2DO is $19.99 through our deal.
ChargeHub V6 Shareable Car Charger 2-Pack: $51.99
We have a deal on a nifty car charger, especially for families. It consists of two parts, the first of which is a two-port charger that plugs into your car’s auxiliary port (i.e. “cigarette lighter,” for those of a certain age among us). It also has a power port of its own designed for a 5-foot cable that attaches to a 4-port hub for the back seat. That’s 6 ports if you need them, and just two if you don’t. And that hub has a clip that lets you attach it to a back seat. It’s $51.99 through our deal.
Oprah, Prince Harry, and JJ Abrams on Apple TV+, Ming-Chi Kuo's Mac Predictions, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 509
Queen Oprah and the UK’s Prince Harry are doing a docu-series on mental health for Apple TV+, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by Charlotte Henry to talk about what that says about Apple’s video efforts. Charlotte also brings some across-the-pond context about Prince Harry and the royal family and how this news was greeted in England. They also talk about JJ Abrams saying that working on Apple TV+ was like the Wild West. They cap the show by discussing Ming-Chi Kuo’s most recent Mac predictions.
Humm.ly Music Therapy App 1-Year Subscription: $19.99
We have a deal on Humm.ly, a musical therapy app designed to upgrade your mindfulness practice and boost well-being. All content is designed by certified music therapists and music producers, and it will serve up music calibrated to your desired goal. Read more about the app in the deal listing. You can get one year subscription to the service for $19.99 through our deal.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro Lifetime License: $14.99
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 $14.99 through our deal.
The Epic Mac Bundle Featuring Fantastical 2, PDF Expert, iStats Menu 6, More: $22.49 (Back for Limited Time)
The Epic Mac Bundle is back for a couple of days, and we have a coupon code for it, too. This bundle includes Fantastical 2, PDF Expert, Pagico 8, Flux 7, Command-Tab Plus, iLocker Pro, Ultdata Recovery, and one my all-time favorite Mac utilities, iStats Menu 6. This deal ended a couple of weeks ago, but Stack Commerce brought it back for a limited time. It’s $29.99 through our deal, and coupon code LAST25 at checkout brings the price down to $22.49.
Tech2 Juice Qi-Certified Wireless Charger: $29.99
We have a deal on the Tech2 Juice Qi-Certified Wireless Charger. This device can bring up to 10 watts of charging power to your Qi-compatible devices, including iPhone 8 and above. It was made with a tempered glass surface for more efficient charging and greater durability, and it dims to a low-light mode when charging. It’s $29.99 through our deal.
Mac Pro Mockups, State of the CPU, and John's Cable Research, with John Kheit - ACM 508
Some Mac Pro fan mockups have been circulating, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to discuss their pros and cons. And surprise, John Kheit is full of mostly cons, so they also discuss what they think the Mac Pro needs to be awesome. They also discuss the state of the chip industry, Intel’s 56-core Cascade Lake, and Apple’s ARM ambitions for the Mac. They wrap up the show with a look at John’s obsessive research to find the best USB-C cable.
ZenPod Leather Fidget Spinning Case for AirPods: $24.99
I love today’s deal, which is for Air Vinyl Design’s ZenPod. This is a leather AirPods case with finger pads and bearings that turn it into a fidget spinner. In other words, it’s two things I personally love, a fidget spinner and a leather AirPods case. I have two ZenPods myself, and I think they’re great. You can get a ZenPod through our deal for $24.99, 16% off retail, and it fits all AirPods case models. Check out the video below for a closer look.
Edit Photos, Retouch Images, Design Content, and More with Fotor for Mac: $19.99
We have a deal on Fotor, an image editing and design app for Mac. Fotor allows you to crop, retouch, and add creative effects to your content, and it features a collage-maker. It also has pre-made templates, tools, and customizable elements. You can get a one-year subscription to Fotor through our deal for $19.99.
Chronicle Pro Budgeting Tool for Mac and iOS: $9.99
We have a deal on Chronicle Pro Budgeting Tool for Mac and iOS. This app helps you estimate totals for future bills, calculates what you need to save, tracks all your spending, and more. There’s a dashboard, and you can pay (and log) bills within the app, too. It’s $9.99 through our deal.
Apple's Slice of Medical Industry, Apple TV Hardware and Competition, with John Martellaro - ACM 507
Apple says that it wants a tiny sliver of the ginormous medical industry, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-cohost John Martellaro to discuss what that might look like. They also discuss Apple TV hardware, what Apple’s new TV+ announcement might mean for its hardware business, and the state of Apple TV’s competition.
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.
The Robot Uprising Started with a Mic Drop
All hail nerd humor! This little clip is funny, poignant, and well executed. Note the safety glasses perched atop the robot’s arm to better personify the device. And my favorite thing is the mic drop at the end. Definitely good stuff.
Z3N Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones: $20.99
We have a deal for you today on a pair of Z3N Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. This is an inexpensive option to get into the over-the-ear headphone space, and this device features 40 mm drivers, plus the freedom of wireless connectivity. They’re $20.99 through our deal.
Turn Your Photos into Real, Customizable 3D/2D Talking Heads: $55.25
We have a deal on CrazyTalk 8 Facial Animation Pro Plan, software that helps you turn photos into real 3D or classic 2D talking heads. This new version of the app adds 3D Head Creation tool, a revolutionary Auto Motion engine, and smooth lip-syncing results for any talking animation projects. It’s $65 through our deal, and coupon code MADNESS15 takes another 15% off for a checkout price of $55.25. We link to the Mac license, but there’s a Windows option on the deal listing, too.
VAVA Voom 23 IPX6 Rugged Portable Speaker: $24.99
We have a deal on the VAVA Voom 23 IPX6 Rugged Portable Speaker. This device has a rubberized, rugged build, and a built-in 5,200mAh battery that will play music at 80% volume for up to 24 hours. It’s also rated IPX6 weatherproof, and it’s $24.99 through our deal.
The Epic Mac Bundle Featuring Fantastical 2, PDF Expert, iStats Menu 6, More: $29.99 (Ending Soon)
We have a deal on a solid Mac bundle called the Epic Mac Bundle. It includes Fantastical 2, PDF Expert, Pagico 8, Flux 7, Command-Tab Plus, iLocker Pro, Ultdata Recovery, and one my all-time favorite Mac utilities, iStats Menu 6. As I said, that’s a solid collection of apps, and you can get all of them for $29.99 through our deal, but it ends in a few days. Check the deal listing for its status.
NetSpot Home for Mac Lifetime License: $19
We have a deal on NetSpot Home for Mac, software that helps you visualize, optimize, and troubleshoot your wireless networks. That can help you identify dead zones on a network using the visual map. Our deal is on a lifetime license for $19.