Shep McAllister, Author at Gizmodo

Humble Comic Bundle, Predator Triple Feature, and More Deals

The latest Humble Image Comics Bundle packs in a ton of great stuff, and those who opt for the upper tier get The Walking Dead Compendium One to boot. [Humble] StoryBundle is back with their fifth video game bundle. If you don’t know the drill, you just name your own price (minimum $3) to get…

io9 Shep McAllister Jan 8

Desk-Friendly Space Heater for $13, Windows 2-In-1, and More Deals

I really wish I had one of these today. [ Insignia Desktop Ceramic Heater, $13] Yes, they’re refurbished, but these Sony headphones are currently selling for $130 new on Amazon, so $40 is a truly fantastic price. [Refurb Sony MDR10R Headphones, $40] Update: Sold out If you own a NAS, or are planning to get…

Tech News Shep McAllister Jan 8

Single-Serve Blender, $79 Windows Tablet, and More Deals

Nobody’s going to mistake it for a Vitamix, but for single-serve smoothies and easy cleanup, the Nutribullet is tough to beat, especially at this price. [ Magic Bullet NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System, $70] Here’s a deal for all you Vitals readers out there; Amazon’s offering a ton of heavily discounted exercise gear, today only.…

Tech News Shep McAllister Jan 7

The Complete Twin Peaks, Home Theater Upgrades, and More Deals?

90 minutes of deleted scenes! Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery is down to just $80 today. [Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery, $80] Have any use for a really long HDMI cable? This one comes with some velcro cable ties and a right angle adapter too. [Twisted Veins (50 ft) High Speed HDMI Cable + Accesories,…

io9 Shep McAllister Jan 7

A Hub For Your Smart Home, Cheap IPS Display, and More Deals

Your home is like the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz; it only wants a brain. Luckily, Amazon has the Wink Hub for an all-time low $37 today. The Wink integrates with smart home appliances from over a dozen major manufacturers, giving you a single interface to control everything from your phone. [Wink Connected Home…

Tech News Shep McAllister Jan 6

Shiny Deal on Firefly, Coen Brothers Classics, and More Deals

There are no superlatives left to throw Firefly’s way, this deal on the other hand… Firefly: The Complete Series ($15) | Amazon Quadruple Coen Brothers classics for 20 bucks. [ Coen Brothers Collection, $20] Cosmos, one of our most popular Blu-rays of last year, gets back down within a couple bucks of its lowest price.…

io9 Shep McAllister Jan 6

Buy An Anker Charger, Get Another For $1, Plus More Deals

Anker battery packs were some of the most popular items we listed last year, and today, if you buy the hulking 16,00mAh Astro E5, you can get the pocket-friendly 5200mAh Astro E1 for just $1 more. Anker Astro E1 5200mAh and Anker 2nd Gen Astro E5 16000mAh External Batteries ($41) | Amazon | Add both…

Tech News Shep McAllister Jan 5

Pay What You Want for Doctor Who Audiobooks, and More Deals

This Doctor Who Audiobook Bundle is bigger on the inside. Pay whatever you want for Dalek Empire 1.1-1.4 and 2.1-2.4 audiobooks, plus a free Doctor Who: Legacy Android app. Plus, there are more audiobooks available if you hit certain price tiers. Everything’s DRM-free as well, so you can listen anywhere. [Doctor Who Audiobook Bundle] Save…

io9 Shep McAllister Jan 5

Game of Thrones Season 4, $2 Wayward Pines Books, and More Deals

Best Buy has Games of Thrones Season 4 with 5 exclusive covers available for preorder. Season 3 shot up in price immediately after release, so preordering will likely be the best deal you can get for a long time. If you don’t care about the exclusive covers, Amazon has it for $5 less. preorder Game…

io9 Shep McAllister Jan 2

Balance Ball Chairs for the New Year, Discounted Slingbox, More Deals

If you’ve resolved to get in better shape or improve your posture in 2015 , these discounted balance ball chairs can help you get it done without any real time commitment. Amazon is offering the iconic Gaiam Balance Ball Chair in a variety of colors for $56, today only. That’s one of the lowest prices…

Tech News Shep McAllister Jan 2

Cheap iTunes Movie Bundles, Home Theater Receiver, and More Deals

We feature a lot of Blu-ray deals, but digital sales are a lot less common. Luckily, iTunes today has some great movie bundles on sale today, including Bond 50 (all 23 films) for $100. These obviously pair well with this 15% off iTunes credit deal on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-Off-iTunes-Codes-Email-Delivery/261707061570 iTunes Has Dozens of Discounted HD Movies…

io9 Shep McAllister Dec 23

The Receiver Your Home Theater Deserves, Eneloop AAs, and More Deals

Today’s Amazon Gold Box deal is a $500 Pioneer receiver. Granted, that’s a pretty big investment, but it has a future-proof feature set that should last you for years. This price is only available today, or until sold out. [Pioneer SC-1223-K 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver ($499) | Amazon Delivers 7.2-channels of powerful sound (120W @…

Tech News Shep McAllister Dec 23

Fun and Practical IR Thermometer, Cleaner Teeth, and More Deals

You might not think you need a non-contact thermometer in your tool box, but they’re a ton of fun to mess around with, and can really come in handy for everything from cooking to home energy savings. If you want one for yourself, or you just want to start your holiday gift shopping,you can order…

Tech News Shep McAllister Dec 22

The Complete Alien Anthology for $20, Walking Dead, and More Deals

The four original movies, a ton of special features, and Prometheus for $20. [ Alien Anthology and Prometheus Bundle, $20] The latest season of the Walking Dead to hit Blu-ray gets down to its lowest price ever. [Walking Dead Season 4, $20] Personally, I enjoyed Life more than Planet Earth, and it’s a fantastic gift…

io9 Shep McAllister Dec 22

Cowboy Bebop Price Drop, Dragon Age Inquisition, and More Deals

The must-own Cowboy Bebop Complete Series Blu-ray has dropped back down to its preorder price point. [Cowboy Bebop, $42] Dragon Age: Inquisition is down to a new low of $40. As a wise old man once said, shut up about it being backordered and take advantage of the discount. [Dragon Age: Inquisition, $40] Already included…

io9 Shep McAllister Dec 17

The Only Charging Cable You Need, Lots of Apple Gear, and More Deals

Even die-hard Apple owners probably have a few devices around the house that charge over Micro USB, and this cord can charge them all. Great stocking stuffer. [Skiva MFi-Certified Dual Micro USB/Lightning Cable, $10] I’m a fan of that 6″ length, but if you want a standard 3′ version, they have that for the same…

Tech News Shep McAllister Dec 17

$40 in Play Credit with a Chromecast, Tiny Mirrorless, and More Deals

We already knew that the Google was bundling in $20 in Google Play credit with the Chromecast for the holidays, but Best Buy is currently adding in an additional $20 in credit on top of that. This means that you’re literally paying $30 to get $40 on Google Play, and a Chromecast thrown in for…

Tech News Shep McAllister Dec 16

ThinkGeek Holiday Blowout, Free LOTR Movie, and More Deals

ThinkGeek has some great gift ideas for the nerds in your life, and a lot of their most popular items are discounted today. Plus, free shipping! [Think Geek is Having an Everything Sale | Free Shipping with Code SHIPUS] We already knew that the Google was bundling in $20 in Google Play credit with the…

io9 Shep McAllister Dec 16

Make Your Own Soda for $30, the Complete Futurama, and More Deals

This was on sale last week for $35, which was insane. Now it’s down to $30. [ SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker Starter Kit, White, $30] Update: Now it’s $40. Still a good price. 124 episodes and 4 feature-length adventures, all yours in one complete, attractive set for $80. We’re definitely worried about this…

Tech News Shep McAllister Dec 15

The Complete Futurama for $80, Harry Potter Box Set, and More Deals

124 episodes and 4 feature-length adventures, all yours in one complete, attractive set for $80. We’re definitely worried about this price not sticking around. [Amazon] ….that, put plainly, I think that this film has the potential to mean a lot to women who love women. The impact of seeing a love story that looks and…

io9 Shep McAllister Dec 15

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Humble Comic Bundle, Predator Triple Feature, and More Deals

Desk-Friendly Space Heater for $13, Windows 2-In-1, and More Deals

Single-Serve Blender, $79 Windows Tablet, and More Deals

The Complete Twin Peaks, Home Theater Upgrades, and More Deals?

A Hub For Your Smart Home, Cheap IPS Display, and More Deals

Shiny Deal on Firefly, Coen Brothers Classics, and More Deals

Buy An Anker Charger, Get Another For $1, Plus More Deals

Pay What You Want for Doctor Who Audiobooks, and More Deals

Game of Thrones Season 4, $2 Wayward Pines Books, and More Deals

Balance Ball Chairs for the New Year, Discounted Slingbox, More Deals

Cheap iTunes Movie Bundles, Home Theater Receiver, and More Deals

The Receiver Your Home Theater Deserves, Eneloop AAs, and More Deals

Fun and Practical IR Thermometer, Cleaner Teeth, and More Deals

The Complete Alien Anthology for $20, Walking Dead, and More Deals

Cowboy Bebop Price Drop, Dragon Age Inquisition, and More Deals

The Only Charging Cable You Need, Lots of Apple Gear, and More Deals

$40 in Play Credit with a Chromecast, Tiny Mirrorless, and More Deals

ThinkGeek Holiday Blowout, Free LOTR Movie, and More Deals

Make Your Own Soda for $30, the Complete Futurama, and More Deals

The Complete Futurama for $80, Harry Potter Box Set, and More Deals

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