An AI that writes soothing songs for you, and more [Week’s Best Deals]

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CoM - Brain.fm
When you need to focus or relax, Brain.fm uses smart algorithms to generate the perfect music.
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There’s a good chance you could use something new to think about. Well, here are some great new gear and gadgets that make the future seem a little less bleak. We’ve got access to an artificial intelligence-powered streaming music station, a bundle of top-shelf Mac apps, a trio of MFi-certified Lightning cables, and a tool (maybe more valuable than before) that lets you lock your camera and mic. Read on for more details:

Brain.fm: Lifetime Subscription – 80% off

Brain.fm offers a new way to get the perfect music for studying or relaxing — rather than choosing a song with the right mood, it creates one for you using AI algorithms. Based on a wealth of neurological research, it automatically generates the ideal background music for studying, sleeping, or relaxing, with options to play a set of 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, or indefinitely.

Buy now: Get a lifetime of Brain.fm for $39, a discount of 80 percent.

CoM - The Black Friday Mac Bundle 2.0
The bundle is back. Get 9 top-notch Mac apps including PDF Expert, TripMode, and AfterShot 3
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The Black Friday Mac Bundle 2.0 – 94% off

On the occasion of Black Friday, this bundle of 9 top-rated apps is like an injection of productivity for your Mac. It includes heavy hitters like PDF Expert for unlocking the ubiquitous file format, TripMode for managing hotspot data use, AfterShot 3 for RAW photo editing. The raft of flagship apps includes Call Recorder for FaceTime, Total Video Converter Pro for Mac, RapidWeaver 7, CrossOver 15 for Mac, and plenty more.

Buy now: Get the Black Friday Mac Bundle 2.0 for $19.99, that’s a whopping 94 percent off.

CoM - 6.5-Ft Apple MFi-Certified Lightning Cable- 3-Pack
Score 3 extra long, MFi-certified Lightning cables for the price of a single standard one.
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6.5-Ft Apple MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: 3-Pack – 50% off

Our iDevices depend on the Lightning cables that keep them charged and synced, but too often and easily those cables get lost or frayed. Having a backup is key, but right now you can get three replacement cables for around the price of one. Not only that, they’re extra long — 6 and a half feet — and with MFi-certification, you can trust them to last and operate properly.

Buy now: Get a trio of extra-long Lightning cables for $21.99, that’s half off the usual price

CoM - Camera Guard Pro
Go beyond the strip of tape and add a layer of software protection to your camera and mic.
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Camera Guard Pro for Mac – 66% off

No less than Mark Zuckerberg protects his computer’s webcam and mics. But putting a strip tape over them isn’t exactly iron-clad security. Camera Guard Pro adds a software layer of protection, allowing you to block and observe all programs and processes that try to access the webcam, preventing any unwanted access, all within two clicks. Paired with other anti-virus or firewall software and you’ve got a complete security solution.

Buy now: Get Camera Guard Pro for Mac for $9.99, that’s a full 66% off the usual price.

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