Cody Lee

Cody Lee, iDownloadBlog.com’s longest-serving Editor, joined the site in 2008. He specializes in uncovering the best deals on Apple products, apps, and accessories. With years of experience in technology journalism, Cody helps readers save money while staying informed about the latest trends and updates in the Apple ecosystem. Cody’s history with smartphones goes almost as far back as he does. As the son of a Nokia employee, he was exposed early on to handsets like the N91 and the Communicator. He has since been involved in nearly every aspect of the mobile phone industry. While going to college, he worked at a Nokia factory, building handsets, and later moved on to a sales position at a major wireless carrier.

Now is your chance to grab a 4K dash cam for nearly 50% off

I'm only just now beginning to realize how valuable a dash cam can be. If you're in an accident, or if something happens to your vehicle in a parking lot, a good dash cam can give you clear video of what happened so you can show the police or insurance company. If you can prove you aren't liable for a major accident, we are talking a potential thousands in savings.

With this in mind, you should really consider today's deal on the Miofive S1 Dash Camera. It's a 4K camera with 3-inch display that offers collision detection with route, location, and speed logging, 24-hour parking lot protection, and quick video downloads to your smartphone. It's highly rated, it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, and right now it's just $56.

You don’t want to miss this 100W Anker USB-C charger + cable combo deal for just $40

On its own, Anker's 736 USB-C charger is a fantastic deal at $40. It typically retails for around $60, and this price marks a new all-time low, according to Amazon Price History. With that in mind, you can understand why this is a 'can't miss' deal when you throw in a free Anker 6ft USB-C cable.

The cable itself is kind of meh, other than that it is 6ft long and comes with Anker's 2-year warranty. The charger, however, is super impressive. It features two USB-C ports, each capable of producing up to 100W of power, and a USB-A port. Plus it's compatible with most major fast-charging platforms.

Game on: get Corsair’s Elite wireless 7.1 gaming headset for just $80

This isn't your typical budget gaming headset. This is Corsair's Void RGB Elite wireless gaming headset and it usually retails for more than $100. However, Amazon is running a deal right now that drops the price of the Elite down to just $80—a near 30% discount, no Prime or promo codes required.

I'm not super familiar with this headset, but I am very good at research, and between the Amazon review rating of 4.5-stars and the glowing reviews from various forums, I'd say these are a very solid buy. Highlights include 7.1 surround sound, 14+ hour battery life, low latency, and extreme comfortability. 

Get Spigen’s ArcHybrid Mag battery pack at an all-time low $20

We are big fans of Spigen's iPhone cases, screen protectors and other accessories, so of course we had to pass along this deal. Amazon right now has the company's ArcHybrid Mag battery pack on sale for just $20—no Prime account or promo codes required.

This is an all-time low price for the pack, which averages around $45 according to Amazon Pricing History, and retails for $60. The ArcHybrid Mag features MagSafe compatibility for a secure wireless connection and a USB-C port for pass-through charging.

PSA: Best Buy is giving free $10 GCs with iTunes Gift Card purchases

Heads up fellow Apple users: Best Buy is currently offering free $10 gift cards with the purchase of $100 iTunes Gift Cards. You can choose between digital or physical cards. The former would obviously be delivered via email, almost immediately after checking out, and the latter would require shipping or pickup. The cool thing about iTunes cards is that they can be used for anything in the Apple digital space like apps, games, movies, books and even subscription services like Apple TV+.

PSA: Apple AirPods Max are on sale for just $400 right now

A person using AirPods Max with iPad

This is just a friendly PSA to all of my fellow deal-hunting Apple fans out there: Amazon right now has the AirPods Max on sale for just $400. This is $150 cheaper than Apple currently has them listed for, and just $5 off the all-time low-price. So if you are even remotely in the market, this might be your sign to buy.

Yes, it's true these headphones are likely nearing the end of their lifecycle, as rumors suggest we'll see an updated model with USB-C before the end of the year. But if you dig the design of the Max and don't mind dealing with a Lightning cable or an adapter, you probably won't see a price much cheaper than this anytime soon.

I can’t believe you can get the Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds on sale for just $70

The headline may be a little cheesy, but the deal is for real. Right now, Woot is offering brand new pairs of Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds for just $70. The only caveat is that they are shipped in generic bulk packaging, versus the graphics-laden retail packaging, but other than that, they are new—you get the same one year Apple warranty and they are eligible for AppleCare.

At $70, this is a fantastic deal, given that these earbuds typically retail for $150 and the average sale price is $100. It gets even better when you realize how good the Studio Buds actually are. They feature active noise cancelling, support for Spatial Audio and Hey Siri, IPX4 rating for sweat resistance, and they get high marks in terms of comfort, build materials, and sound quality.

This iPhone-friendly Samsung 1TB SSD is on sale for just $73

Samsung T7 SSD USB-C for iPhone

The introduction of the USB-C port on iPhone 15 opened up Apple's handset to a new world of accessories, including portable SSDs. Using the Files app and other supported apps, you can access files stored on external USB-C devices connected to your iPhone, like this one from Samsung that is currently on sale.

It's the Samsung T7 Portable SSD, which is a massively popular product in this space, and more specifically, it's the 1TB model. You get USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity with 1GB read and write speeds, a solid aluminum unibody with drop protection, and 256-bit hardware encryption for just $73.

You need to grab the Xbox Core wireless controller while it’s on sale

Ever since Apple enabled us to pair wireless controllers with our iPhones and iPads, I have been pro iOS gaming. So-called 'mobile' games these days are not too far off their console counterparts in terms of quality and playability, and they are either free or cost a fraction of the price.

Now, I am personally a PlayStation guy myself, but I won't argue that the Xbox Core controller is one of, if not the, best on the market. It has a great ergonomic shape, dual analog sticks, a contoured D-pad, and tons of other desired features, and right now it's on sale for just $44.