A quick hello from your friendly neighborhood Dealmaster

PLUS: [View this email in your browser]( [Ars Technica DealMaster]( Our latest deals, straight to your inbox: [(image) ]( Greetings, Arsians! Your usual Orbital Transmission host, Nathan Mattise, is taking a well-deserved break from the Orbital HQ this week. In his place is your good buddy and Ars Technica's online discount watchdog, the Dealmaster. Yep, it's time for some cross-promotion. To recap: A few months back, we [launched the Dealmaster newsletter](, an abbreviated version of the [expansive tech deals roundups]( we run on Ars a few times per week. With each newsletter, we curate a smaller handful of the very best deals we can find that day—no nonsense, with some discounts available before they pop up on the Ars homepage. We currently send it out once a week, on Friday afternoons. If taking the work out of bargain hunting sounds appealing to you, the Dealmaster is filling in today to give you an idea of what this newsletter looks like. Today's selection includes deals on Apple's AirPods, Super Mario Maker 2, Anker charging cables, and Sony noise-canceling headphones. If any of this piques your interest, consider signing up for the Dealmaster newsletter below. And if not, don't worry, we'll be back with your normal Orbital Transmission next week. [SIGN UP]( Ars Dealmaster Newsletter 07.08.2020 [(image) ]( [Apple AirPods + Wireless Charging Case for $150 at Amazon (normally $169)]( This is tied for the lowest price we’ve seen for this configuration of Apple’s AirPods, which comes with a Qi wireless charging case. You probably know where you stand on Apple’s true wireless earphones at this point: they don’t sound as nice as most other headphones at this price, and their design won't work for everyone's ears. But they're delightfully easy to use with other Apple devices, and if you use a wireless charger for your phone anyway, this model makes recharging more straightforward. This SKU typically retails for $169 on Amazon. [BUY NOW]( [(image) ]( [Anker PowerLine+ II USB-C to Lightning cable for $13 at Amazon (use code: AKCTLP6F - normally $25)]( Most iPhone owners still need to supply their own USB-C to Lightning cable in order to enable faster charging; an accessory like the PowerLine+ II makes it happen. While it’s still a bit pricey, its braided nylon design is more premium than the typical cable jacket and should prove to be durable over time. As a six-foot cable, it won't keep you huddled over the nearest outlet. Anker covers it with a lifetime warranty as well. Using the code "AKCTLP6F" at checkout brings this model down to the lowest price we've seen. [BUY NOW]( [(image) ]( [Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch) for $40 at GameStop (normally $60)]( It’s easy to see why Super Mario Maker 2 would appeal to a hardcore Mario fan: it gives them a simple-yet-rich tool set to build their own 2D Mario levels. Those who aren’t so creative, meanwhile, still get a massive selection of custom levels to pick out and play, as well as a nifty offline story mode. You’ll have to do a little research to find all the best created levels—and you’ll need a subscription to [Nintendo’s Switch Online service]( to even access them—but we liked the game enough to give it [our Ars Approved badge]( and slap it on [our best games of 2019 list](. This $40 deal ties the game's lowest price to date. [BUY NOW]( [(image) ]( [Sony WH-1000XM3 for $278 at Amazon (normally $330)]( While this isn't the absolute lowest price we've seen for Sony's [highly recommended]( wireless noise-canceling headphones, it's a nice drop for what remains a superb blend of well-cushioned comfort, clean sound, and some of the most effective active noise canceling on the market. The WH-1000XM3's sound profile skews a bit toward heavier bass, but it's not sloppy about it, and it's possible to customize the signature through a companion app. We'd like the ability to customize the strength of the ANC, too, and we'd prefer physical controls over Sony's touch-based setup, but if you've been searching for a premium pair of noise-canceling headphones, we can recommend this one with confidence. We'll note that Sony is expected to launch a follow-up pair in the near future, so if you want the latest and greatest, it's probably better to hold off. Still, if you need a new pair of headphones today and don't want to spend more than $300, [rumors suggest]( the next model will be more of an evolution than a revolution. It's also unlikely to drop this low for the foreseeable future. [BUY NOW]( [(image) Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. 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