Hump Day Deals: Cheap PC Software, 30% Off Lego, Free Google Play Music

Hump day (AKA Wednesday) is arguably the most boring day of the week. So why not liven things up by grabbing one of these nifty online bargains? Deals that caught our eye this week include: half-price deals at 150 restaurants, 30 per cent off Lego playsets, get 90 days of Google Play Music for free.

Games/software

  • Still clinging on to your Xbox 360? EB Games is having a massive clearance sale on games for the system. Click here to start shopping!
  • Infinity Blade II might not be the freshest game available on the App Store, but when the price drops from $11 to free, can you really complain about its age? Click here to download.
  • This week’s Humble Bundle focuses on non-game PC software for a change. Pay $1 or more for System Mechanic 16.5, AirParrot 2 (two-pack), and EaseUS Partition Master Pro 11.9. You’ll also receive a coupon for 10% off Humble Monthly for new subscribers. Pay more than the average price and you’ll also get DAEMON Tools Pro 8 Lifetime, 3DMark Advanced Edition, and 6 months of unlimited backup with Backblaze Online Backup for new users. Pay $12 or more for all of that plus PCMark 8 Advanced Edition, VRMark Advanced Edition, and 1 year of Dashlane Premium for new users. As always, you can divvy up what you spend between the developers, Humble Bundle and the nominated charity.
  • Origin is giving away the PC version of Mass Effect 2 for free. Get it here.
  • Udemy is offering 45 online courses for free for a limited time. Topics include Android Tricks, C Programming from Scratch, Training Your Dog 101 and Anger Management. Click here to see the full list.
  • Budget telco provider Vaya is now offering 9GB of mobile data a Month for just $36. Here are the details.
  • New subscribers can currently get 90 days of free Google Play Music. Click here for details.
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Computers/Gadgets

  • Various retailers are offering Valentine’s Day deals on their eBay stores. Click here for details. You can find additional Valentine’s Day sales here.
  • CatchOfTheDay is offering a range of men’s and women’s Casio watch designs for 62 per cent off. Click here to start shopping!
  • Big W is currently selling the 1TB Playstation 4 Pro for $529 which is $30 off the RRP. Get the deal here.
  • Here are today’s best eBay retailer deals, including Ted’s Cameras, Officeworks and Chemist’s Warehouse.
  • Apple is bringing back its Back to Uni deal for Australian and New Zealand students. Eligible customers can score a $100 Apple Store Gift Card when they buy a Mac for university. You can also score a $70 Gift Card when you buy an iPad Pro. Details here.
  • JB Hi-Fi has just knocked $300 off Soniq’s 65-inch 4K Smart TV, which brings the total to a very tasty $998. Get the specs here.
  • Students can currently save up to $494 on Windows laptops at the Microsoft Store. Click here to start browsing.
  • eBay has knocked 20% off select retailers for Valentine’s Day. Click here to start browsing.
  • If you’re a member of JB Hi-Fi’s mailing list, you should be receiving an email soon this week advertising this week’s Deals — 1/2 price on Smorgasbord USB Charging Stations and URC 7980 Smart Universal Remotes. Click here for details.
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Food/Drink

Miscellaneous

  • Big W has knocked 30 per cent off the RRP of selected Lego sets. Here’s the full list.
  • Trendsgal has slashed its jewelry and fashion products by up to 88 per cent. Prices start at $1. Click here to start shopping.
  • Humble Bundle is having a sale on digital comic books from Valiant.
  • Porn Hub is giving away free access to its premium channel for Valentine’s Day. “No credit card, no strings, just free Premium on Valentines,” the site explains. Click here for details.
  • Big W has slashed 40% off all outdoor furniture and BBQs.
  • Cathay Pacific is having a Valentine’s Day Sale with flights starting from $634. The deal is valid for over 60 cities across Asia. Departures until 13 November 2017. Click here for details.
  • Get 50 per cent off store-wide at Printvenue by using the discount code “PRINT50” at checkout.
  • RedBalloon has a range of experiences on special, ranging from scenic helicopter flights to candlelit dinners. Click here for details.
  • To celebrate its second year as a broadband provider, Foxtel is combining its most popular sports and entertainment packages with home phone and internet for just $99 per month. Click here for more information.
  • JB Hi-Fi is selling three new-release Blu-rays for just $30. The deal includes 4K and 3D Blu-rays which cost up to $45 a pop when purchased separately. Click here for our personal picks.
  • Each Wednesday, Aldi runs a ‘Special Buys’ sale on a range of heavily discounted items. Today’s deals focus on pancake cookery, baby products and feminine hygiene. Click here to see the full range of deals.

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