Our deal on the RokBlok is back. This device is billed as the world’s smallest record player, and it sits on your record, traveling around in a circle to play it. In the video below, you can hear that it produces a small sound, but it’s Bluetooth enabled for piping the sound to another set of speakers. It’s $99 through us, but coupon code ROK10 takes off $10, for a checkout price of $89.
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
Apple and Content, Marzipan, and the Executive Shuffle, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 502
Where is Apple going with its content drive? Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Charlotte Henry to dive deep into original shows, services, publishing, news, and Apple’s other content ambitions. They also talk about the promise (and potential drawbacks) of Marzipan, and what Apple’s recent executive shuffling might portend.
RoboForm Everywhere Password Manager 5-Year Individual Plan: $29.99
We have a deal on a 5-year subscription to RoboForm Everywhere Password Manager. This online service offers AES 256-bit encryption, powerful password auditing, and one account works across an unlimited number of devices. You can get this through our deal for $29.99.
Start Your Car's Engine up to 20 Times and Recharge Your Mobile Devices Anywhere: $55.99
We have a deal on a nifty gadget today, the 14,000mAh Car Jump Starter Kit. This portable battery can be used to charge your regular mobile devices, including the ultimate mobile device, your car. It works with gasoline and diesel engines up to 7 liters with a 12 volt battery, and it can charge up to three smartphones and tablets at once with one Quick Charge 3.0 USB port and two iSmart USB ports. It’s $55.99 through our deal.
Scout - The World's Most Versatile Charger: $39.99
We have a deal on Scout, a versatile mobile charger with a built-in Lightning cable, Micro USB cable, QuickCharge port, a Qi-charger, and a 5,000mAh battery. And, it can be plugged directly into a standard wall socket for charging. Check out the promo video below for more info. You can get Scout through our deal for $39.99.
Monitor Your Child's Online Activity and Receive Alerts for Risky Behavior: $49.99
We have a deal on WebWatcher, an online monitoring service to help parents manage what their children are doing online. When installed on your child’s device(s), it transmits all browsing data and other web-related activities to a secure account you can monitor remotely. You can get a 1-year subscription through our deal for $49.99.
CloudMounter For Mac Lifetime License: $16.15 Today
We have a deal on an app called CloudMounter that takes your various cloud storage services and mounts them on your Mac’s desktop for quick access. Supported services include Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, and Microsoft OneDrive. Our deal is for a lifetime license for $19, but Stack Commerce gave us a coupon code for President’s Day (which is today!). Enter PREZDAY15 at checkout for 15% off, which brings the price down to $16.15.
7-in-1 MacBook Pro USB-C Hub: $34.99
We have a deal on a 7-in-1 MacBook Pro USB-C hub. This device has one Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and SDXC, micro SDXC, and TF card ports. You can get it through our deal for $34.99.
Apple Infrastructure, Attention to Details, Apple Car/AR/Glasses, with John Martellaro - ACM 501
Does Apple have the infrastructure it needs for a cohesive future? Once that seemed clear, but Bryan Chaffin and guest-host John Martellaro say it’s become harder to see, if so. They then pivot to how augmented reality will figure into Apple’s future plans and products. They cap the show by weighing Apple’s ability to pay attention to details as the company grows.
ProBASE X Laptop/Monitor/iMac Stand Features Drawer, Hub with 6 Ports: $144.99
We have a deal on the ProBASE X Laptop/Monitor/iMac stand. This jet black stand features a storage drawer on the left and a 6-port hub on the right. It connects to your computer via USB 3.0, and for output, it has two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, a MicroSD card slot, an ethernet port (10/100/1000Mbps), and a QuickCharge port. This device is $144.99 through our deal, 8% off retail.
DoBox Portable Wireless Dock for Apple Devices: $299
We have a deal on the DoBox, a portable wireless dock for Apple devices. This device allows you to connect your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to an internet cable, printers, flash drives, hard drives, keyboards, TVs, projectors, monitors, speakers, and much more and use them all wirelessly via DoBox’s built-in Wi-Fi. And, you can use it a portable battery, too. Check out the promo video below for a look at this device. You can get the DoBox for $299 through our deal.
Greatly Improve Your Typing Speed with Typesy Typing Trainer
We have a deal on Typesy Typing Trainer, software designed to help you learn how to push your typing speed from 50 words per minute (WPM) to over 100. It includes games, activities, and an in-app coach. A lifetime subscription to this service is $19.99 through us.
MindFi Mindfulness Lifetime Subscription: $39
We have a deal on a subscription to MindFi, a mindfulness app created by top meditation teachers and neuroscientists. It’s designed to help you improve your focus, reduce stress, and improve your relationships through mindfulness exercises. A lifetime subscription is $39 through us.
ENEGARM Wireless Car Charger: $34.95
We have a deal on the ENEGARM Wireless Car Charger. This car mount charger offers 720 degrees of movements (as in multiple axis), with charging for Qi-enabled devices including iPhone 8/X and later. It’s $34.99 through our deal.
Apple Yesterday vs. Apple Today vs. Apple Tomorrow, with Dave Hamilton - ACM 500
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Dave Hamilton to take a very high-level look at Apple, comparing the company from its early days to the company of today, and looking ahead to what kind of company Apple might be tomorrow.
Rocket Spanish Language Learning Level 1: $59.95
We have a deal on Rocket Spanish Language Learning Level 1. This language course includes a combination of interactive audio lessons, voice-recognition, reinforcement activities, and more learning resources, and is designed to let you work in 20-minute blocks. You can get this course for $59.95 through our deal. We’re linking directly to the Spanish language course, but there are also options Japanese, German, English, French, Chinese, and Italian on the deal listing.
This 27,000mAh Portable Battery Comes with a 2 USB-C Hub to Charge Multiple MacBook Pros at Once: $179
We have a monster portable battery for you, the AlsterPlus. It’s has a capacity of 27,000mAh, with two USB-C ports for charging even two MacBook Pros at one time. It also has two regular USB ports for charging other devices. This device is $179 through our deal.
The 2019 Award-Winning Speed Reading Bundle Lifetime Subscription: $19
We have a deal on a lifetime license for the Award Winning Speed Reading Bundle, which includes 7 Speed Reading EX, Spreeder CX, and Vocab 1. All three apps are designed to help you read faster—they both run on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS, while 7 Speed Reading EX also runs on iOS. The bundle is $19 through us.
Digital Security Monthly Bundle Featuring NordVPN, Dashlane, Degoo, Panda: $9.99 per Month
We have a deal on a bundle called Vault that includes NordVPN, Dashlane, Degoo, and Panda. NordVPN is a privacy-minded VPN; Dashlane is a password keeper; Degoo is an online backup service; and Panda is a multi-service security product. Our deal is for all four services for $9.99 per month, and promo code VAULT1 at checkout allows you to get the deal’s first month for only $1. Check out the details on the deal listing.
Apple's Earnings, iPhone Pricing, and Mac Sales, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 499
It’s time to break down Apple’s earnings, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Jeff Gamet to do just that. They also discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, and even some sideways aspects of Apple’s iPhone strategy. They cap the show with a look at Apple’s one weird trick of goosing Mac sales, which is to release new Macs.
Connect with a CPA Who Will Do Your Taxes and Optimize Your Returns for You: $89
Our friends at Stack Commerce have put together a deal for us with Visor, for a basic tax filing that includes one “complication,” specifically stock sales, cryptocurrency-related issues, or self-employment income. Visor pairs you with a dedicated tax professional to guide you to maximum tax savings and prepare your tax return. Our deal is for $89. Check the deal listing for details.
This Compact Printer Lets You Create Your Own Lists, Reminders, and Messages with Zero Ink: $59.99
We have a deal on the MEMOBIRD, a hand-sized printer that lets you create your own lists, reminders, and messages—without ink. It does that using thermal paper, and you can send what you want printed from your smartphone. This device is $59.99 through our deal.
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Apple Reports December Quarter Revenues: iPhones Down, Everything Else Up, After Hour Market Reacts Positively [UPDATE]
Apple turned in a rare year-over-year decline for the company, but Wall Street was prepared because Apple warned earlier in January that it would miss its own guidance.
Apple HomePod: $296.10
We have a deal on an Apple HomePod. This is Apple’s Siri-based speaker with a built-in subwoofer, 7 tweeters, and microphones to hear your commands for Siri. It retails for $349, and our deal is for $329. But, our friends at Stack Commerce gave us coupon code “HOMEPOD10” that will save 10%, for a checkout price of $296.10. Our link points to the Space Gray mode, but you can also choose the White version in the deal listing. Get it while you can.