This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s product release carousel including the first new iPad mini in years, a new iPad Air size, faster iMacs, and second-generation AirPods, plus much more. Sponsored by Hyper: For the entire month of March, get 50% off Hyper’s combo wireless charger/USB-C hub and its other wireless chargers w/ code 9to5wireless. Sponsored by Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is!...

Some good deals from 9to5Toys.com today: . If you like Kindle, no better time to jump on the refurb Kindle Fire for $139 + free shipping. Like new with 1 year warranty. MacConnection has the Airport Extreme Base Station ($30 off) for $149. Best Buy has refurb for $99 Used iPhone 4 (no contract): $235 at Cowboom Transcend 8GB Class 4 SDHC Memory Card for $5 + free shipping iTunes library fixer upper Tuneup bundle is $30...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: App Store Indie Greats Sale w/ titles at $1 ea: Botanicula, Bicolor, VVVVVV, Room Two, Surgeon Sim and more (Reg. up to $5 ea.) Take nearly $250 off Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar: $1,550 shipped (Reg....

However, running a successful Instagram influencer marketing campaign is not as easy as it sounds. It is especially difficult during the holidays, because of increased competition. Don’t worry! We are here to help you plan and execute your Instagram campaign. Here are our top tips and strategies to run a successful Instagram influencer marketing campaign for the holiday season: 8 Instagram Influencer Marketing Tips for the Holiday Season: 1. Define Your Campaign Goals Budget The first step in executing a successful Instagram influencer marketing campaign is to define the outcome you want to achieve....

90 Day Fiancé’s Larissa Dos Santos Lima is changing her tune about her date with fellow 90 Day Fiancé castmember Corey Rathgeber, saying that he used her to get attention. Fans have watched Corey struggle to win his fiancé’s heart over and are not surprised about these accusations from Larissa. Rathgeber and Evelin Villegas and Corey appeared on the very first season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way where Corey made the decision to give up everything in the United States to go try and make a life with Villegas in her home country of Ecuador where she lived in a small town....

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Safari can now stream 4K HDR and Dolby Vision content on Netflix with macOS Big Sur Apple News loses New York Times over ‘little control’ Apple Card 3% Daily Cash back expands to Exxon and Mobil gas stations First benchmarks surface for Apple’s ARM-based Developer Transition Kit Enjoy the podcast?...

From 9to5Toys.com: This Father’s Day holiday weekend is bringing some terrific deals on everything from iTunes Gift Cards to HDTVs and everything in between. Our 9to5Toys deals team has rounded up the absolute best deals we’re seeing from online retailers and B&M stores. Feel free to stop by throughout the day as new deals are constantly being added. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal… Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Melissa McCarthy is known as one of the funniest people working in Hollywood today, but what most people don’t realize is that she’s also a fantastic actor, whether she’s in comedy or not. She just earned her second Oscar nomination for playing infamous forger Lee Israel in the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me?, having previously gotten a nod for Bridesmaids. There are the Melissa McCarthy roles and movies that everyone knows and loves – but there are also some lesser-known, underrated ones....

Sponsored by Survivor: Refined Rugged protection for all iPhone 12 models. Stories discussed in this episode: iPhone 12 Pro orders slip into December; component shortages Apple Stores in England will offer click-and-collect service during lockdown First iPad Pro with mini LED display likely coming in Q1 2021, new report says Tim Cook: Apple working ‘really hard’ to solve supply constraints affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch Enjoy the podcast?:...

Sponsored by Bear: Try the beautiful and flexible Bear writing app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad now. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple in October expectations: Apple Tag, 16-inch MacBook Pro, new iPad Pro, more Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Christmas week has arrived and so has the end of the decade. Benjamin and Zac walk down memory lane to recall their first Apple products including iPhone and Mac. The duo also explores the biggest Apple stories of the decade from each decade. Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play Share your thoughts!...

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This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Nodus, makers of high-quality leather iPhone cases and other accessories. The company has three of its Nodus Access 2 cases for iPhone to giveaway to 9to5 readers this week. The Nodus Access 2 is a portfolio-style case for iPhone made from vegetable tanned Italian leather and available in a range of color options. It has a reusable built-in Micro Suction Technology to securely attach your iPhone, and it’s compatible with other Nodus accessories, so you can pair it with the company’s Shell case and micro magnetic dock (which we’ve reviewed)....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: DJI reveals a new Phantom 3 for beginner pilots loaded with specs $200 Staples Gift Card for $170 w/ email delivery (15% savings) EA shows off at Gamescom 15 with a deep Need for Speed campaign mode, new Battlefront gameplay, more Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain gets brand new trailer & gameplay footage w/ commentary for Gamescom 2015 Bang & Olufsen brings it all together with new whole home audio capabilities for existing products Lumsing dual-port USB wall charger plus Elinke 3-ft MFi lightning cable $11 (Reg....

B&H Photo’s Black Friday Mac Deals live! 5K iMac: $1579, Mac Pro: $500 off, Retina MacBook: $170 off (Tax in NY only) 27-inch iMac w/ 5K Display 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB HDD (newest version): $1,629 (Reg. $1,799) 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina Display 1.2Ghz/8GB/512GB (newest version): $1,429 (Reg. $1,599) Mac Pro 3.7GHz/12GB/256GB (newest version): $2,699 (Reg. $2,99) The rest of the most notable early Black Friday sales can be found below: Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: iPhone 7 deals: Get a free 32GB iPhone 7 or up to $650 off w/ trade-in, $100 off 256GB models, more Here are the best Lightning-connected headphones that you can buy for iPhone 7 today OG Apple Watch Sport now at $189 ($172 Open Box, $219 42mm, $249 Stainless) Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Sweatproof Bluetooth 4....

It is important to note that the kind of work determines the preferred software. Some people tend to build games, while others work on creating cartoons. To convey a story, an animator needs to have a fundamental knowledge of the rendering tools and motion composition of 2D and 3D animation models. Following is a handpicked list of Top Animation Software and tools, with its popular features, pros & cons, and website links....

Sponsored by Crypto Pro: Bitcoin / crypto ticker and portfolio. Get a month of Premium with code 9TO5MAC. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases iOS 14.5.1 with fix for App Tracking Transparency bug [U] Kuo: Apple expected to ship 20 million units of first foldable iPhone in 2023 Kuo: New iPad mini coming later this year Apple and Epic go head-to-head in fiery opening remarks of highly-anticipated trial Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Channels: Channels makes it easy to watch live TV from all of your devices. Get your first month of Channels Plus for free here. Stories discussed in this episode: iOS 13.1.3 is the latest software update from Apple to fix iPhone and iPad bugs [U] Apple spending $300M on ‘The Morning Show’ Report: EU antitrust regulator enquiring about possible Apple Pay anticompetitive behavior Review: RapidX MyPort is a neat all-in-one desk and portable wireless charger 9to5Google....