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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off iPhone 6 cases/mounts, iPad accessories, Bluetooth speakers, more

• iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6: $13.99 (Reg. $25)
• PNY Elite Performance 64GB High Speed SDXC Class 10: $23.99 (Reg. $40)
• Kensington KeyFolio Thin X3 with Powerlift for iPad Air: $50 (Reg. $100)
• SUPCASE Rugged iPhone 6/Plus case w/ built-in Screen Protector: $13.99 (Reg. $23)
• TDK Life on Record A33 Wireless Weatherproof Speaker: $59.99 (orig. $250)
• more

Anker Ultra Protective Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus $7 Prime shipped (orig. $40)

iTunes Free App of the Week – Icycle: On Thin Ice ($2.99 value)

Giveaway: Henge Docks Gravitas iPhone 6/Plus dock made from solid zinc alloy ($69 value)

iTunes year-end blowout: discounted HD movies/bundles, music, more

More new deals:

• New! Groupon: Apple TV $72, Roku LT $27, Wii Fit U Board $45, more
• New! Headphones: Jabra Bluetooth $100, Sennheiser Urbanite $170 
• New! Canon IMAGEclass printer: $40, Wireless: $50, Color: $100 shipped
• New! HDTVs: Samsung 65-inch Class LED HDTV $975 (orig. $1,200)
• New! GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Cam w/$50 Amazon/Best Buy GC: $400
• New! Daily Deals: iFrogz Wireless NFC speaker: $15, more
• New! Games/Apps: Borderlands Pre-Sequel $30, iOS freebies, more
• New! Nordstrom Sale: up to 50% off  Burberry, Lacoste, North Face, more
• New! PSA: last chance to get in on the official Xbox One price drop
• New! Free download: soundtrack to Disney’s animated hit “Frozen”
• New! Gaming For Couples: The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room 2
• New! Home: iDevices thermometer $56, Philips Sonicare $25, more

More deals still alive:

• Sennheiser MM30 in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $30 (Reg. up to $60)
• Become an Adorama VIP member for free ($149 value)
• Google Play year-end sale lists dozens of albums $1.99 and up
• Best Buy Gamers Club Unlocked, 20% off all video games for 2-years: $30 (70% off)
• Infinity Blade III now available for just $1 (Reg. $7)
• Apple Smart Cover for iPad mini & iPad mini 2nd Gen $17 shipped
• Mac games: Borderlands Pre-Sequel $30 (Reg. $60), more
• Tomb Raider iOS App Bundle: $5 (Reg. up to $11)
• Lexar Black 128GB Jumpdrive USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $35 shipped

New products/ongoing promos/info:

• Kitchen Tech: Bringing Professional, Modern Recipes and Techniques Home
• LG takes on SONOS with its new Music Flow multi-room audio system
• Samsung readies 34-inch 21:9 curved monitor
• Nintendo: Christmas Day arrival for Duck Hunt on Virtual Console
• 9to5 Guide: The best iPad stands, docks, and cases with built-in stand
• Audio-Technica releases its new SonicPro line of in-ear headphones
• Roundup: touchscreen gloves from $2, DIY options for iPhone
• Power Pen is the “world’s first pen with an integrated smartphone battery”
• The ODROID-C1 is a quad-core hobbyist computer priced at just $35
• Kitchen Tech: Sous Vide water baths turn plain meat into succulent steaks
• Review: Toffee’s Fitzroy Satchel is a solid gift for thoughtful commuters
• Gaming For Couples: The Peggle Family + The Beatles Rock Band
• Nano Drone: The “world’s smallest quadcopter” is also one of the most affordable

The Vine iPhone app today received an updated to version 3.0.0 and with it comes UI enhancements and full support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users. Also included in today’s update is a new share extension for iOS 8, allowing users to take advantage of the new feature for quickly sharing videos from camera roll or other apps to Vine.

Other improvements include a new “+” button for quickly following channels and having featured posts appear in your home feed. The company said it also “updated the app to look great on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus,” which allows the app to display more content on the larger displays of the new iPhones. 

The updated Vine app for iPhone is available on the App Store. A full list of what’s new in version 3.0.0 is below:

What’s New in Version 3.0.0

This release is packed with updates that help you find great Vines to watch, take advantage of iOS 8 extensions, and improve Vine for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. – Follow channels: Tap the new “+” button at the top of any Vine channel to get select featured posts from that channel right in your home feed! – Share extension: With the new iOS 8 share extension, it’s easier than ever to share videos directly from your camera roll or other video apps with Vine. – Easy on the eyes: We’ve also updated the app to look great on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Sonos today updated its Controller app for iPhone and iPad bringing full support for iOS 8 and optimizations for the new larger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The app, which offers control of wi-fi connected Sonos audio hardware, also now supports the company’s new Sonos Boost enterprise-grade wi-fi extender accessory:

This update includes support for SONOS BOOST, an accessory that provides enterprise-grade wireless performance for your Sonos system so you get unparalleled reliability – even in homes that are known to have wireless connectivity problems.

Announced earlier this year, the Sonos Boost accessory is available starting today from the Sonos website and other retailers. The Boost will sell for $99 USD, slightly higher than the similar but less powerful $49 Sonos Bridge the company previously offered. “Similar to the BRIDGE ($49 USD), BOOST connects directly to your router to create a dedicated network, allowing all your Sonos speakers and components to talk to each other, with up to 50% greater wireless range.”

Version 5.1.1 of the Sonos Controller app for iOS is available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 5.1.1

SUPPORT FOR SONOS BOOST This update includes support for SONOS BOOST, an accessory that provides enterprise-grade wireless performance for your Sonos system so you get unparalleled reliability – even in homes that are known to have wireless connectivity problems.

SUPPORT FOR NEW APPLE DEVICES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS This update includes support for iOS 8, including support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

The makers of camera app Camera+ have put together a great comparison of the new iPhone 6 camera vs almost all previous generation iPhones including the first iPhone, the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, and 5S.

Skin tones look brighter and more true to life with the iPhone 6 in this portrait series. Although the iPhone 6 photo has a higher level of detail, I’m finding it slightly pixelated and blotchy-looking. Apple altered their local tone-mapping algorithm for better exposure and contrast using the new A8 processor, but it looks like it might be causing some issues with the skin tones in these shots. Additionally, their new noise reduction algorithm seems a bit heavy handed causing pixelation.

The full comparison on the company’s site lets you view full-sized shots for a number of different shooting scenarios including daylight, backlit, macro, lowlight, and portrait shots. Here’s an example from the portrait comparison (click below for full size):

Earlier today we published our own review of the iPhone 6 camera’s improved video shooting capabilities, which now includes the ability to shoot 1080p video at 30/60 frames per second and Slo-Mo video in 720p up to 240 frames per second.