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Apple Pencil Pro boasts just about every feature an iPad user could want, and during Amazon Prime Day that includes a more affordable price. A discount knocks 25% off the cost, bringing it below $100 for the first time.

Alternatively, you can get a 15% off deal on the Apple Pencil (USB-C), or save 30% on the older Apple Pencil 2.

UPDATE: While Prime Day is over, these deals are not. Amazon actually improved them so these styli cost even less. Read on for the latest prices.

With Amazon Prime Day on October 8 and 9, power solutions provider Bluetti gets in on the savings action with exclusive deals on its portable solar power stations. With tons of power generators designed for outdoor enthusiasts, RV campers and home-backup needs, Bluetti’s lineup promises reliable power, anytime and anywhere.

And with these huge Prime Day savings, you can’t lose. Power up with Bluetti for amazing Prime Day savings.

The Samsung T9 SSD is quick and it’s very portable. Plus, for a short time, it’s up to 45% off.  Opt for 1TB, 2TB or even 4TB of additional storage for your Mac or iPad.

For an even more affordable option, the older Samsung T7 series is available for as much as 44% off.

AI writing tools work wonders, but AI detectors can flag your content if it leans too heavily on robo-prose. If you want your AI writing to be undetectable, you must edit all that content yourself, but it takes time to add the human touch. Sometimes, there just isn’t room in the schedule, but that’s OK. There’s a robot for that, too. You can use an AI humanizer like Undetectable Humanizer.

The Undetectable Humanizer transforms your AI-generated text into natural, human-like prose to help it bypass AI detection systems. This tool is a great get for writers, content creators and business owners who need to save as much time as they can when creating engaging content. A lifetime subscription to this effective AI humanizer is on sale now for $139.99 (regularly $2,880).

ChatGPT and AI automation tools are taking over the workplace, allowing businesses and individuals to boost their productivity and streamline their workflows. If you want to market yourself as an expert in these areas, you need training in AI and ChatGPT. And that’s exactly what you get with the ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree.

For less than $25 and a little bit of study, you can get up to speed on the hottest tech of the moment.

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Just as your house accumulates dust and trash, your computer gets cluttered with unnecessary, often automatically generated, files known as “system junk.” The files pile up gradually and then start affecting your Mac’s performance. Fortunately, simple tools like JWizard Cleaner quickly and easily clean up your Mac so you don’t need to do it manually.

Whether you’re a professional graphic designer, an aspiring photographer or a hobbyist exploring your creative side, it’s worth it to invest in software that really lets your creativity run wild. This Adobe Creative Cloud discount gains you access to more than 20 Adobe apps that professionals love, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.

Normally, this three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud would cost $179. But the price dropped recently to $75 — although that’s not going to last much longer.

Most new cars come with intuitive displays and smart rearview cams that make driving easier. But you don’t need a new car for that kind of royal treatment. You can install your own 8-inch rotating touchscreen display in your vehicle and enjoy wireless CarPlay or Android Auto.

It’s super-easy to do.  Plus, it’s on sale for just $99.99.

Do you love to travel? Whether you’re an avid explorer, a travel blogger or just someone who loves documenting every adventure, the Pin Traveler app can be your go-to travel tool. For only $29.99, you get lifetime access to a travel tracker app that lets you document and share every place you’ve been on a fully interactive map.

Pro tip: Pin Traveler also makes a great gift for the travel enthusiast in your life.

Imagine an AI-powered assistant that helps you tackle writing, research, marketing, coding and more — all while streamlining your workload and saving you hours every day. With the DeskSense AI assistant, professionals like marketers, small business owners and content creators can unlock new levels of productivity and creativity.

For just $49, DeskSense brings the power of AI-driven efficiency directly to your fingertips. In addition to words, code and images, it makes your digital life smoother and more organized. With more than 40 AI-powered templates, it helps you create everything from professional emails and blog posts to social media content and even complex Excel formulas.

If you find yourself working with PDFs day in and day out, a PDF Reader Pro Permanent License could become your new best friend. This lifetime subscription to the excellent PDF editor for Mac costs just $60 (regularly $79) and lets you convert PDFs to Microsoft Office file formats.

This powerful tool is the solution you need to streamline your workflow and make working with PDFs much less of a hassle.

The iPhone 16 series only reached customers a few days ago and you can already pick up an official Apple clear or silicone case at well below the usual cost. Woot offers the cases in a variety of colors at 29% off — with an additional $5 discount when you enter a coupon code — while Amazon offers the cases at a 14% discount.

Apple’s own iPhone 16 cases stand out from the pack thanks to the sapphire crystal overlay on the Camera Control. Most rivals went with a simple cutout instead since they didn’t know exactly how the rumored feature would work. (Read Cult of Mac’s recent post on how third-party cases with cutouts work with the Camera Control.)

Looking for a powerful, affordable second computer? This grade-A refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro might be the one for you, and it’s available for only $449.99. Whether you need it for work, personal use or entertainment, it delivers much of the performance and style of Apple’s premium laptops — at a fraction of the price.

Treblab’s WX8 waterproof earbuds stand up to wet conditions while delivering premium audio. That makes them an excellent choice for staying connected and entertained, even when you might find yourself drenched.

Whether you’re caught in a downpour during your commute, going for a run in the rain or working outdoors, these waterproof earbuds can handle whatever the season throws at them. Even better, they’re on sale for just $24.99.

Need a great new laptop, but don’t want to wait for Apple’s models with M4 chips to come out? (Or maybe you just don’t want to spend that much.) Well, you can’t do much better than a few hundred bucks off M3 MacBook Pro models. Amazon offers some smoking-hot prices on 14- and 16-inch versions with various specifications. Take a look at some bargains below.

If you love gardening or you’re just curious about nature, Plantum is a must-have addition to your iPhone. The plant ID app serves as a sort of pocket botanist, enabling instant plant identification by photo for all kinds of flora.

For a limited time, you can get lifetime access to this AI-powered app for only $14.97.

Now’s your chance to get the biggest discounts you’ve ever seen on Microsoft software like Windows 11 Pro — the CdkeySales September Sale slashes some prices by up to 91%! In the sale, you will find big discounts on productivity software like Windows and Microsoft Office. That includes Windows 10 Pro for just $17.05 — and a free upgrade comes with it! Or you can cut straight to the chase and buy a Windows 11 Pro key at a deeply discounted price.

You can always find remarkably low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on genuine software keys. And don’t forget: When you buy a Windows 10 key, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11!

This refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 boasts a Touch Bar, and the laptop’s on sale for just $399.99. Whether you love or hate the Touch Bar, there’s no denying its potential to speed up your workflow with quick access to tools, shortcuts and app-specific controls.

Plus, it’s cool and fun … and discontinued!

Apple’s CarPlay platform is wildly convenient, making everything from navigation to entertainment easy while you’re behind the wheel. However, that convenience is undercut if you need to plug in your iPhone whenever you start the car. If your car can’t swing wireless CarPlay, no problem. The Ottocast US-Air Wireless CarPlay Adapter converts your vehicle’s wired system into a wireless one in a matter of moments.

Normally, the Ottocast would cost $89, but you can save a bunch with this new, open-box deal. Get a wireless CarPlay adapter for only $44.97 and free your iPhone from the cable.

The latest Woot! Apple Computers and Accessories sale nears its end — Friday at 10 p.m. Pacific. So act fast if you want to get great deals on Apple computers and accessories. The gear is mainly from yesteryear (Intel-based iMacs and Mac mini plus iPad cases and folios for older tablets).

And in a second accessories sale ending Monday, the Amazon bargain site offers a bigger variety of iPad cases and folios.

“iMacs: the preferred multimedia work station of iCarly,” Woot! says of the main sale. And on the iPad cases page: “Buy what your dad will inevitably call a “doo-dad” or “thing-a-ma-jig” or “damnit-I-just-had-it-somewhere.”

Do you need a pair of high-performance, noise-canceling headphones, but your head is spinning from the subpar options on the market? This offer cuts through all the nonsense. For a limited time, these new, open-box JBL Tune 770NC over-ear headphones are on sale for just $89.99 (regularly $129).

Say goodbye to awkward angles and neck strain with the Casa Hub Stand Ultra. This laptop stand with a built-in USB-C hub and magnetic iPhone dock is your ultimate ergonomic upgrade. Whether you’re working from home or enjoying some Netflix on your laptop, this stand offers the perfect height adjustment to keep you comfortable and/or productive for hours.

It works with laptops and iPads. And right now, you can get the Casa Hub Stand Ultra for just $139.99 (regularly $159).

It takes a lot of trial and error (emphasis on error) get AI to produce the results you’re looking for. Learn how to use AI tools with the 2024 AI Super Skills Bundle. This collection of eight courses brims with lectures and tips showing you how to use popular AI tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Midjourney.

Usually, this AI training bundle costs $152. But you can get it on sale for just $29.99.

If you’re on the hunt for an affordable Windows laptop, check out this HP EliteBook 840 G6. It comes equipped with an eighth-gen Intel core processor and 16GB RAM, and it costs only $299.99 (regularly $499).

M4 iPad Pro has been out a while, so some big retailers, like Best Buy, are offering bigger and better deals on the last models with the M2 chip (you know, to get rid of them). They’re still amazing tablets, and you can get up to $1,000 off M2 iPad Pro‘s regular prices. And that’s without having to be a Best Buy member (sometimes their best deals are reserved for members).