MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• Panic Playdate at https://play.date for $179 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Moises: The Musician’s App at https://apps.apple.com for free (with in-app purchases) from Alex Lindsay.
• Retrobatch from Flying Meat at https://flyingmeat.com for $29.99 from Jason Snell.

Hardware & software:

• DuckDuckGo for Mac at https://duckduckgo.com/mac for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Artemis Pro (iOS) at https://apps.apple.com for $29.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Inkplate 6COLOR at https://www.crowdsupply.com for $109-$129 from Jason Snell.

Hardware & software:

• David Bowie Apple Watch Band at https://store.davidbowie.com for various from Andy Ihnatko.
• David Bowie NASA Sticker at https://store.davidbowie.com for $2.00 from Andy Ihnatko.
• QR Factory 3 at https://www.tunabellysoftware.com for $14.99/year from Alex Lindsay.
• Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone – Condenser Microphone for Streaming and Recording Vocals & Instruments for $199 (on Amazon) from Doc Rock.
• Ecamm at https://www.ecamm.com for $16/month (and up) from Doc Rock.

Hardware & software:

• Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition High Performance In-Ear Earphones (Detachable Balanced Armature Drivers, Noise Isolating, High Accuracy, Studio Grade Accuracy) for $92 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko (“secret” Adorama URL for $49 sale!).
• IzzyCast (beta) at https://troikatronix.com for $? from Alex Lindsay.
• Kobo Libra 2 | eReader | 7” Glare Free Touchscreen | Waterproof | Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature | Blue Light Reduction | eBooks | WiFi | 32GB of Storage for $179.99 (on Amazon) from Jason Snell.

Hardware & software:

• The Fletch Mysteries (book 1) for $10.39 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• QLab at https://qlab.app for free from Alex Lindsay (check out the full series here).
• Now Playing Plus (Apple Watch) at https://apps.apple.com for free from Jason Snell.

Hardware & software:

• Steve Jobs Archive at https://stevejobsarchive.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• The OG App (iOS) at https://www.theogapp.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• Xnapper (MacOS) at https://xnapper.com for $29.99 (starting price) from Mikah Sargent.
• Tidbyt at https://tidbyt.com for $179 (on sale) from Mikah Sargent.

Hardware & software:

• Upscayl at https://github.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 3-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis (1 low profile slot) at for $349.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Knotwords at https://playknotwords.com for free (with in-app purchase options) from Jason Snell.
• DiffusionBee at https://diffusionbee.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• Hit the Island (iOS) at https://apps.apple.com for free from The Chatroom.

Hardware & software:

• AllTrails at https://www.alltrails.com for free (and $2.99/month option) from Andy Ihnatko.
• ZoomISO at https://www.liminalet.com for $29/month (lite) and $45/month (pro) from Alex Lindsay.
• Wigetsmith at https://apps.apple.com for free (an up) from Jason Snell.
• izi Travel at https://izi.travel for free from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• DriveDX at https://binaryfruit.com for $19.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Sony FR7 at https://www.sony.com (press release) for $9699.99 (in November) from Alex Lindsay.
• Keyboard Maestro at https://www.keyboardmaestro.com for $36 from Jason Snell.
• Canvas at https://avae.io for free (for beta) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Merlin Bird ID (for iOS) at https://apps.apple.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• ElseWhen (MacOS) at https://apps.apple.com for free from Jason Snell.
• The Max Stand at https://www.themaxstand.com for $79 from Stephen Robles.