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Rovio releases new matching puzzle game ‘Jolly Jam’ for iOS and Android

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Feb 19 2015 - 6:02 pm PT
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Rovio, creators of the hit game Angry Birds, has announced its latest iOS and Android offering ‘Jolly Jam’. Playing off the popular connect-three matching style of gaming, Jolly Jam has visual cues that will remind gamers of Candy Crush.

This puzzle based game focuses on matching like colors from corner to corner using a drag and highlight style of play. The idea is for users to draw boxes around matching jellies to complete levels with combo attacks and special jellies releasing colorful explosions. With ‘endless’ levels of play, Jolly Jam is highlighted by bright colors and sounds through gameplay.

Jolly Jam is available now for free on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.


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Motorola Moto 360 Smart Watch w/ free $50 best Buy gift card for $300 shipped ($350 value)

Avatar for Feb 13 2015 - 7:30 am PT
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As part of its President’s Day Sale, Best Buy offers a Motorola Moto 360 Smart Watch with a free $50 best Buy gift card for $299.99 shipped. That’s the same as its typical selling price, but with this deal you’re getting a free $50 credit to Best Buy. The bonus gift card will be automatically added to your shopping cart during checkout.

We were absolutely blown away by it during our testing:

The Moto 360 is the best smartwatch you can currently buy. If you’re thinking about buying one, go do it. Don’t look at the other Android Wear devices because they are inferior, at least for the time being.

… It’s a sleek and well-designed smartwatch that brings all the golden features we’ve seen with other solutions in the same space. I’ll continue to wear my Moto 360 until something better comes along, but even then, a smartwatch that looks this slick will be hard to ditch.

It doubles as an activity tracker and features Bluetooth 4.0, a built-in microphone, various sensors, and a stainless-steel case. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 stars.


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HP 14-Inch Slatebook Touchscreen Laptop w/ Android 1.8GHz/2GB/16GB $299 shipped (Reg. $430)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Feb 11 2015 - 8:24 am PT
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Amazon has the HP Slatebook 14-Inch Touchscreen Laptop w/ Android for $298.87 shipped right now. That’s $131 under Dell’s listing (the average selling price) and the lowest we can find from a trusted retailer.

It features a 14-inch touchscreen, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, a 9-hour battery life, 2GB of SDRAM and a 16GB SSD all running on a 1.8GHz  NVIDIA Tegra 4.0 processor. You also get “free 25GB lifetime cloud storage from Box”. It has received a 3.6/5 star rating from 36 Amazon customers.

More on the HP Slatebook 14-Inch Touchscreen Laptop:

Intuitively interactive 14-inch diagonal 1080p HD 10-point capacitive touchscreen with extended battery life of up to 9 hours delivers an engaging multimedia experience. (Battery life tested using 720p (1280×720) resolution, H.264 mp4 video format, 200 nits brightness, audio level at 50% system, 100% media player from local storage, headphone attached, wireless off, and disabled display power saving feature. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage. High-definition (HD) content is required to view high definition images.)

The Android apps you already know and love—supported by the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. All of this powered by a speedy NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor to run high-end graphics and optimize performance. (Wireless access point and Internet service required and not included.)

Get 67% Off The Productivity Pack (Updated to include 3 Months of Dropbox Pro FREE)

Avatar for Donna Enzmann Feb 5 2015 - 12:00 pm PT
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Some of you may have heard about the Productivity Pack that launched last week – it’s a bundle on the Pro or Premium versions of some of the top web services around – Evernote, Pocket, Wunderlist & LastPass. Now, we’re excited to announce that you can buy the Productivity Pack for the same price – $59.99 (67% off) – through 9to5specials. Here’s the best part – we’ve just added a 3-month subscription to Dropbox Pro to the bundle, without increasing the price. You also get a bonus 8 week subscription to NYTimes Digital. Enjoy =)

Here’s what’s included:

  • 1 Year of Pocket Premium
  • 1 Year of Wunderlist Pro
  • 1 Year of Evernote Premium
  • 1 Year of LastPass Premium
  • Dropbox Pro: 3-Month Trial
  • Bonus: 8 Week Subscription to NYTimes Digital

If you already have a premium or pro subscription for an of these services, you can still take advantage of this bundle! Your additional year will take effect once your current paid period has ended. Also, you will be able to re-subscribe for each service separately, as you wish.

Click Here To Get 67% Off The Productivity Pack – $59.99

LG G2 w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (factory unlocked) $190 shipped (Reg. $299)

Avatar for Stephen Hall Feb 4 2015 - 3:44 pm PT
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An LG G2 has popped up on eBay via qualitycellz at a super-low price, shipped for $190. These usually retail around $300 or more, so this deal knocks a a bit more than $100 off the standard price. The LG G2 comes with a 5.2-inch display, a 13MP camera that also captures full 1080p video, a Snapdragon 800 processor, and a 4G cellular radio.


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Motorola $100 off $500 or $35 off $250: two-pack Moto 360 $450, Moto X (2nd gen) off-contract $400, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Feb 3 2015 - 4:20 pm PT
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Yesterday Motorola was offering up codes to make this an even sweeter deal, but the Lenovo-owned company is today giving some nice cash back to those who spend more than $249.99 on their website. Spending between $249.99 and $499.99 will score you $35 off your entire purchase, while spending more than $499.99 will get you a whopping $100 off.
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Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 27 2015 - 4:31 pm PT
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If you are interested in a better sleep experience, but find the Sleep Cycle app or an expensive mattress aren’t the answer, you may want to check out the Luna smart mattress cover. What was born out of an Indiegogo campaign is set to become a reality later this year. Instead of re-making an entire mattress, that would ultimately prove to be very costly, Luna is a mattress cover that fits many beds. It is covered in sensors, which helps track your movement, sleeping habits and interacts with your data to monitor your overall health.

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Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones (white) $85 shipped (orig. $250)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 22 2015 - 5:05 pm PT
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Newegg offers the Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones in white for $84.99 shipped. This is $165 off the original price, $35 better than Amazon’s current listing and the lowest that we’ve ever seen this set go for by $15. These headphones are rated 4.5/5 stars by 60 Amazon customers.

These STATUS headphones are made of a Grilamid TR frame which provides a “nearly indestructible construction.” They also feature ear cup rotation, full range 40mm dynamic drivers and have in-line mic controls for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, they come with a 2-year limited warranty.

For more headphones, check out our roundup from earlier this week.

IK Multimedia unveils the iRig Mic Studio and PowerBridge adapter for iOS/Mac + the new UA Android guitar interface

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 22 2015 - 3:23 pm PT
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IK Multimedia, one of the leading iOS (and more recently Android) audio production device makers, has announced a series of new products at NAMM 2015. On top of a new power adapter that keeps your iDevice charging while your recording or performing on-the-go and a new Android interface/audio effects processing unit, the company has revealed its new digital mobile/desktop condenser mic…


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Blumoo RF Remote Control adapter w/ wireless music streaming for iOS/Android $85 shipped (orig. $130), more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 21 2015 - 8:05 am PT
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9to5Toys Specials via Stack Social is offering the Blumoo Home Theater Universal RF Remote Control with Bluetooth Music Streaming and Smart TV Guide for iOS and Android for $84.99 shipped. That’s $45 under the original $130 price tag, $15 below Amazon/other average selling prices and the lowest we’ve seen.

Features:

  • Universal remote control supporting over 200,000 unique devices
  • Compatible with iPhone 4S & newer, iPad 3rd Gen & newer, iPod 5th Gen & newer, Android 4.0 & newer
  • Free iOS and Android companion apps (more details)
  • Stream music from your mobile device to your existing stereo
  • Customizable remote configurations with macro capabilities
  • One-button macro support
  • Detailed channel guides specific to your TV subscription
  • Show reminders
  • More details below

This unit has received a 4.1/5 star rating from 36 Amazon customers. For those who may only be looking to add audio steaming to their home set-up without all the RF controller support etc, Logitech’s $24.99 Bluetooth Adapter is a highly rated option currently available at its lowest price ever (matching):

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The 2-in-1 Ultimate Universal Remote

Blumoo gives you all the amazing functionality of a universal remote combined with a streaming audio player. Even the new “connected” or “smart” home receivers on the market limit you to the basics-only Blumoo controls over 2000,000 AV components AND streams music over Bluetooth Smart Ready technology. There’s nothing else like it on the market today.

Stop fumbling for the remotes. Use your phone or tablet

Blumoo simplifies your home entertainment by allowing you to access all your existing audio/visual equipment through your iPhone or Android mobile device. Blumoo recognizes over 200,000 receivers, amplifiers, televisions, and other devices to let you eliminate the remote pile and easily control your entertainment from the mobile device you already own. Works with: Apple (iOS): iPhone4S or newer, iPod Touch 5th gen or newer, iPad 3rd gen or newer Android: version 4.0 or newer.

Music in the power of your hand

Put the power of home audio in the palm of your hand – stream your favorite music from iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Google Music, or others right from your mobile device to your existing wired system. You don’t need overpriced wireless speakers, special components on each speaker, or a new amplifier. Blumoo makes it easy to enjoy the music you love

Save Time and Money

Upgrade, don’t replace. Blumoo is the easy choice to upgrade your A/V equipment. Since you can use your existing Apple or Android device to control all of it, Blumoo is the only hardware you need to purchase. Even better, the Blumoo Mobile App is totally free

Control Your Entertainment

With over 200,000 devices in it’s library, Blumoo can easily recognize your existing equipment and control it from up to 150 feet away. Turn it on, turn it up, change inputs – you name it. Use the Blumoo Mobile app on your Apple or Andriod device to easily manage all your entertainment equipment. For more advanced users, create custom remotes and macros that automatically execute the actions you select with one button press.

Easy Installation

Setup so easy it must be magic. Easily connects using the included RCA cables to an open port on your amplifier or receiver in minutes. Download the Blumoo Mobile App to your mobile device and follow the easy on-screen wizard and you’ll be up and running in no time.

Universal Entertainment Remote

Blumoo gives you all the amazing functionality of a universal entertainment remote combined with a streaming audio player. Even the new ‘connected’ or ‘smart’ home stereo receivers on the market limit you to the basics – only Blumoo controls over 200,000 A/V components and streams music over Bluetooth Smart Ready technology.

Amazing Technology

Future-proof your technology. Your Blumoo automatically updates itself over the air and new features, device libraries, and functionality are automatically added for your convenience.

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The new Avatar: Warrior’s Journey game is coming to iOS and Android this spring

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 20 2015 - 2:55 pm PT
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It looks as though a brand new mobile Avatar game is coming to iOS and Android, according to a recent announcement from the official Facebook page. While director James Cameron has already publicly delayed the next Avatar films until what appears to be late 2017, gamers should be getting the new Avatar: Warrior’s Journey by spring of this year.

At this point there aren’t many details available on what to expect from the upcoming “return to Pandora,” but the brief description given sounds as though we are getting an endless runner that may have a few tricks up its sleeves. Players will be taking on the role of a young Na’vi to “run, dodge, and ride…through the stunning world of James Cameron’s AVATAR.”

We can also expect some kind of light upgrade system. “As your skill grows, you will earn abilities, outfits, and ultimately your own place amongst the clans.”

There are no pricing details just yet, but the previous Avatar game that came out alongside its record breaking Hollywood counterpart film was available for $4.99 when it released.

Head over to our daily roundup for all the best game deals across every platform.

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Expedia coupon code: save $25 on hotel stays of $100 or more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Jan 19 2015 - 10:47 am PT
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Expedia is offering $25 off your first 3 hotel stays ($100 or more) via its iOS and Android apps. There are three $25 off codes available, head below for instructions on how to get them:

Simply head over to this page, and enter your mobile device number to receive the first coupon code. And then repeat the process to receive the other two. Note: “Limit one (1) coupon per user account, per qualifying hotel booking every 24 hours.” The coupon codes can then be used on any hotel stay over $100 from within the free Expedia iOS and Android apps.

More details below:

Save $25 on Your First 3 Trips

Get 3 unique coupon codes for the first 3 hotels you book on the Expedia App.*

  1. Send us your number below, and we will text your first code directly to your mobile device.
  2. Enter your coupon code at checkout on the Expedia App.
  3. Send us your number again when you’re ready for your next coupon.

*$100 minimum stay. New code required for each purchase. Limit one (1) coupon per user account, per qualifying hotel booking every 24 hours.

Earn TRIPLE Points on the Expedia App

Earn triple Expedia+ points on your mobile app bookings and redeem them for travel—with no blackout dates. Sign up for Expedia+ rewards today to take advantage of this and all mobile app offers. Note: You must sign up through the site.

Bang & Olufsen uses intelligent music curation and a wooden design in the new BeoSound Moment

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Jan 8 2015 - 3:59 pm PT
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Over at CES in Las Vegas, high-end audio maker Bang & Olufsen is taking personal home audio to a whole new level of design this year and that’s saying a lot based on what we’ve seen before. In fact, B&O is setting the stage for a showdown later this summer with the whole-home audio king, SONOS. For the time being, the focus is on a whole new way to interact with your personal music and B&O is bringing the wood with its new Beosound Moment.


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Samsung preparing to offer Galaxy S5, Note 4, and Tab S buyers a free year of Netflix ($107 value)

Avatar for Chance Miller Jan 2 2015 - 8:07 pm PT
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According to an image obtained by Android Central, Samsung is soon planning to offer all Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Tab S buyers one free year of Netflix ($107 value). The promotion will apply to U.S. customers only, however, and will only be available for the first 115,000 people to take advantage of the deal.


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Gaming For Couples: The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room 2

Avatar for Jeremy Horwitz Dec 29 2014 - 11:39 am PT
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Welcome to our second edition of Gaming For Couples! There are many couples with a gaming imbalance — one person loves games, but the other (often a girlfriend or wife) doesn’t. So we’ve created this column to focus on games that two people can enjoy together, fostering a shared sense of interaction and fun. Gaming For Couples picks need to be reasonably priced, made for both girls and guys, and widely available.

Today, we’re looking at three games from the same series: Fireproof Games’ The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room Two, recipients of numerous best of the year awards. The first two games are actually the same title, formatted for the iPad and iPhone respectively, while The Room Two is a true sequel. It’s a perfect time to play through these games, as they’re currently being discounted below their original $5 asking prices, and The Room Three is expected to be released in Spring 2015.


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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic now available on Android: $5 (Reg. $10)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 29 2014 - 11:14 am PT
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Android gamers got the gift of Star Wars this Christmas with Knights of the Old Republic. Apsyr has now brought BioWare’s classic RPG over to Google’s mobile OS and is currently offering it for 50% off. Already available to iOS users for over a year, you can now grab the game on Android for $4.99 (Reg. $10) for a limited time.

As mentioned in the release notes, this is the full KOTOR experience. It has not been slimmed down in anyway for Android and weighs in at around 2.4GB. Along with a list of brand new achievements, there is full HID controller support and everything you might remember from the original.

Head below for more details:

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, savior or conqueror… you alone will determine the destiny of the entire galaxy!

Android: Knights of the Old Republic $5 (Reg. $10)

Game Features:

• An epic Star Wars™ role-playing experience with unique characters, creatures, vehicles and planets.
• Learn to use the Force with over 40 different powers, plus build your own Lightsaber.
• Adventure through iconic Star Wars locations, including Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk.
• Choose your party from nine customizable characters, including Twi’leks, Droids and Wookiees.
• Travel to eight enormous worlds in your own starship, the Ebon Hawk.
• A streamlined user interface custom-made for the touch screen helps immerse you in the action.
• Full HID controller support for those gamers that prefer the original control scheme.
• For the first time, KOTOR has achievements!

$30 Streamers: Roku LT/Stick+3 Months of Hulu Plus or Chromecast +$20 Google Play, 2 months Hulu Plus, more

Avatar for Seth Weintraub Dec 27 2014 - 10:03 am PT
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If you haven’t yet put a streaming dongle on all of your HDTVs, $30 buys you a lot of great options currently out there.


Amazon and Best Buy continue to offer the Chromecast Dongle for $29.99 with free shipping. What makes this deal special is what Google adds on afterwards (ending January 31st): After setting up your Chromecast and visiting this page, you’ll receive $20 Google Play credit, X-Men original movie, 3 months of Drama Fever, 2 months of Hulu Plus and 90 days free Google Play music.

  • Stream online video, music, photos and more to your TV using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop
  • Supports a growing number of apps including Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora, ESPN, MLB.TV, Google Play Movies and Music, Plex, MLS, crackle, Vevo, Rdio. Allows to cast a Chrome browser tab.
  • Box includes Chromecast, HDMI extender, USB power cable, and power adapter. No remote needed.
  • Easy setup: Plug into any HDTV and connect to your home WiFi network
  • Works with Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks

Next, Groupon offers either the Roku LT HD Streaming Player or Roku Streaming Stick with 2 Months of Free Rdio and 3 Months Free of Hulu Plus for $29.99 shipped. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for these popular streaming options that come with Remote and the most streaming options available which can be operated without a smartphone, tablet or computer.

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Skylanders Trap Team Tablet Starter Pack for iOS, Android & Kindle $10 Prime shipped (orig. $75)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 23 2014 - 10:55 pm PT
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Update (12/24 8:15am): It has now jumped back to $30 minus the $10 coupon ($20 Prime shipped), still a great deal and beating Black Friday pricing.

Amazon is now offering the Skylanders Trap Team Tablet Starter Pack for iOS, Android, & Fire OS for $19.99, but using code TRAPTEAM10 will drop the total down to $9.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or with orders of $35 or more. That’s $65 under the original price, $20 below the best price we’ve ever seen (including Black Friday pricing).

Features:

  • Place the Skylanders on the new Traptanium Portal and bring the Skylanders to Life
  • Trap Master Skylanders are the ultimate trappers with powerful Traptanium Weapons – Defeat and Capture Villains in the Traps and then use the Villains on the side of good
  • Includes: 1-Video Game, 1-Wireless Traptanium Portal, 1- Wireless Game Controller, 2-Skylanders Figures, 2-Traps, 1-Trap Collection Tray, 1-Character Collector Poster, 2-Sticker Sheets with Secret Codes, 2-Trading Cards, and 5 AAA Batteries

Lionsgate offering The Hunger Games and Catching Fire movies for free to select Samsung users

Avatar for Chance Miller Dec 21 2014 - 1:27 pm PT
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To celebrate the holiday season, Lionsgate is offering users of select Samsung devices free downloads of two popular movies. Users of the Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy Note Pro, Galaxy Tab Pro, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, and Galaxy Note 3 can download The Hunger Games movie (regularly $12.99) and its sequel Catching Fire (regularly $14.99) for totally free via the Lionsgate Android app.


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Gaming For Couples: The Peggle Family + The Beatles: Rock Band

Avatar for Jeremy Horwitz Dec 15 2014 - 5:10 pm PT
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You love games, but your girlfriend or wife doesn’t. My goal is to change that. This week, 9to5Toys is debuting Gaming For Couples, a new weekly column looking at great games for couples to play together. We’re not necessarily going to pick the newest or hottest games for this column — instead, we’re going to suggest titles that are reasonably priced, made for both girls and guys, and widely available.

Our first edition looks at two picks just in time for the holidays: the Peggle franchise and The Beatles: Rock Band, both from Electronic Arts.


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Giveaway: iDevices iGrill Mini Bluetooth Grilling Thermometer for iOS/Android ($40 value)

Avatar for Dec 9 2014 - 8:43 pm PT
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(12/17 5:00pm): Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! The winner is @RDustinB.

Since we’ve been so busy with Black Friday and Cyber Monday it hardly feels like the holidays around here, so we’re going to get in the Christmas spirit by giving away an iDevices iGrill Mini.

Use this Bluetooth grilling thermometer to check on your barbecue up to 150 feet away on your iPhone, or up close via the magnetic mountable base. A smart LED ring on the face of the iGrill Mini changes color as the temperature rises serving as a temperature progression gauge. The probe attached to the iGrill Mini continually monitors the internal temperature of your meat of choice. The iOS/Android app includes custom and preset temperature alarms, min/max temperature range, graphing, social sharing, recipes, and more.

Continue on to learn how you can win an iGrill Mini:
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Google doles out free $20 Play credits to Chromecast owners

Avatar for Dec 8 2014 - 12:24 pm PT
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Update (12/8 1:00pm): Target has Chromecast for $22.99. Redeem Google’s latest promo (below) to drop its effective price down to $2.99.

Google has just launched a new offer that extends a free $20 Google Play credit to anyone who purchases a Chromecast by December 21. According to the offer details, only Chromecasts purchased between December 7 and December 21 will be eligible for the free credit, but we were able to take advantage of it on our previously purchased Chromecasts.

You can check if you’re eligible for this promo by pointing your Chrome browser to chromecast.com/offers. The credit expires on January 31, 2016 and can be used on movies, music, apps, and other media. However, it can’t be used towards the purchase of any hardware. Only open to US residents.

Google Play, Amazon, and Best Buy are all promoting this offer for new Chromecast buyers.

At this point Google is pretty much paying you to own a Chromecast. Just recently, we’ve seen Google hand out free movies, Hulu Plus and Play subscriptions.


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The new TRENDnet THA-101 combines a network extender and an iOS/Android controlled smart plug

Avatar for Justin Kahn Dec 5 2014 - 4:27 pm PT
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Known for its consumer networking gear, TRENDnet is announcing the latest addition to its lineup of home WiFi devices. The new THA-101 Home Smart Switch is a hybrid network extender and basic smart electrical outlet that looks to offer the best of both worlds in one small package…


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WeMo and Holmes team up to take the worry out of small room heaters

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 4 2014 - 2:51 pm PT
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We’ve all done it, found ourselves in a panic about 10 miles down the road, wondering if we have left that little space heater on in our bedroom. Today, WeMo is teaming up with Holmes to bring its own solution to this moment of fear. The Holmes WiFi-enabled Smart Heater connects the popular home company with Belkin’s WeMo ecosystem. This adds another piece to the puzzle of WeMo’s expansive line of home automation products.

Holmes is also introducing a new Smart WiFi-enabled air purifier, which puts the focus on consistantly monitoring the air quality in your home and adjusting as needed.

We’ve got full details below on pricing and Holmes new Frost Protect feature on these heaters. 
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Get three months of Spotify Premium for $0.99 ($30 value)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Dec 3 2014 - 4:40 pm PT
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Spotify is offering three months of its Premium service for $.99, which will last you well through the holiday season and most of winter! This is deal is specifically for United States users that have not subscribed to the Premium service in the past, at any point. Premium service would usually run $30 for three months, to redeem simply visit Spotify’s homepage and follow the instructions to pick up this deal.

Despite its recent struggles with some artists, Spotify is still at the top when it comes to streaming the largest library of music across multiple devices and platforms. Students can still pick up a pretty nice deal on Spotify, as well.

Big USB Batteries, lowest ever prices: Anker 13,000mAh: $24, Aduro 10,800 mAh: $18, Limefuel 20,000mAh: $35 shipped

Avatar for Seth Weintraub Dec 1 2014 - 4:49 pm PT
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A lot of batteries are hitting lowest ever prices today including one of our favorites, the 13,00mAh Anker Astro 4E External Battery Pack w/ PowerIQ for $29.99 with free Prime shipping.  Promocode ANKERCM1 drops it another $6 to all time low of $23.99 shipped.  Standout features here:

  • The Anker Advantage: Join the 6 million+ powered by Amazon’s #1 charging brand.
  • Exclusive PowerIQ™ Technology: Detects your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed up to 3 amps.
  • Huge Capacity: Charges the iPad Air once, the Galaxy S5 over three times, the iPhone 5s almost six times and other smartphones multiple times. Recharges in 6.5 hours with a 2 amp adapter (not included) and the included Micro USB cable.
  • Superior Quality: Premium LG cells, cutting-edge circuitry and a sturdy gloss exterior ensure reliability and safety. To activate the LED flashlight, hold or double click the power meter button.
  • What You Get: Anker 2nd Generation Astro E4 External Battery, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.

 

Anker isn’t the only awesome battery option today. Groupon has a nice-looking Aduro PowerUp 10,800mAh Leather Backup Portable Battery for just $17.99 shipped at Groupon. This one has a Flashlight and comes in a variety of colors.

If size matters in a big way, check out the Limefuel 20,000mAh battery from 9to5toys Specials at $34.99 shipped.  This one also includes a flashlight and adds a status indicator.

Some other great options:


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Google Play Store celebrates Cyber Monday with up to 50% off apps, movies, music, more

Avatar for 9to5 Staff Dec 1 2014 - 12:30 pm PT
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Google is starting out Cyber Monday with up to 50% off “top titles” including apps, games, music, movies, books, and more on the Play Store. Deals include a wide range of content like movies including The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in HD for $9.99 down from the regular $17.99 price and Fight Club for $4.99 down from $9.99.
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Moto X 2013 Developer Edition for $220 shipped (orig. $500)

Avatar for Mark Hearn Nov 26 2014 - 1:45 pm PT
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The original Moto X is a great smartphone that’s already destined to receive Google’s latest mobile operating system. So, what makes a great phone better? How about an awesome price tag? Right now eBay seller mobilepros1 is selling brand new a 32GB first-generation Developer Edition Moto X (Verizon GSM unlocked) for $219.99 with free shipping.

If you’re not familiar with the Moto X’s hardware, this handset features a 4.7-inch 1,280 x 720 display, a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a 10-megapixel rear-facing camera. Although it’s not Motorola’s newest smartphone, the Moto X is a great device and is worth a look if you’re on a strict budget.

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Livescribe smartpens for iOS/Mac/PC with WiFi & Evernote access from $80 shipped (orig. up to $250)

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 26 2014 - 11:06 am PT
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Amazon has the Livescribe smartpens on sale today for as much as 53% off the original listings. You’ll find the 2GB WiFi model for $79.99 shipped (orig. $170), the 4GB WiFi model for $99.99 shipped (orig. $200) and the 8GB WiFi Propack for $119.99 shipped (orig. $250). All of which are the lowest prices we can find (model options found on the listing pages above).

Livescribe pens offer up hundreds of hours of audio recording and note taking capabilities as well as deep integration with Evernote and iOS:

Now, all your important notes, graphs and diagrams are at the tip of your fingers, so you can review, search and organize your notes from Evernote on any of the devices you use including PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices…It syncs all your handwritten notes and any recorded audio to your free Evernote account, allowing you to have quick and easy access to the information that matters to you…

The Livescribe smartpens have received a 3.4/5 star rating from over 840 Amazon customers. Head below for more details on each model:

Livescribe 2GB Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen:

  • Over 200 hours of audio
  • Capture thousands of pages of notes
  • Wireless transmission of notes and audio
  • Livescribe edition of Evernote

What’s in the Box

2GB Sky wifi smartpen, free Livescribe plan for Evernote, Sky wifi smartpen Basics guide, starter dot paper notebook (50 sheets), micro-USB cable, 2 ink cartridges, 2 smartpen caps.

Livescribe 4GB Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen:

  • Over 400 hours of audio
  • Capture thousands of pages of notes
  • Wireless transmission of notes and audio
  • Livescribe edition of Evernote

What’s in the Box

4GB Sky wifi smartpen, free Livescribe plan for Evernote, Sky wifi smartpen Basics guide, starter dot paper notebook (50 sheets), micro-USB cable, 2 ink cartridges, 2 smartpen caps.

Livescribe 8GB Sky Wi-Fi Propack:

  • Sky wifi smartpen with 8GB of memory (actual user-available memory will be less)
  • Smartpen Portfolio
  • One-Year Subscription to Evernote Premium
  • Exclusive Livescribe plan for Evernote includes 500MB of additional monthly upload capacity for smartpen notes and audio
  • Sky wifi smartpen Basics Guide
  • 2 ink cartridges (including one pre-installed in the Sky smartpen)
  • 2 smartpen caps
  • Micro-USB cable

What’s in the Box:

8GB Sky wifi smartpen, Smartpen Portfolio, one-year subscription to Evernote Premium, free Livescribe plan for Evernote, Sky wifi smartpen Basics guide, starter dot paper notebook (50 sheets), micro-USB cable, 2 ink cartridges, 2 smartpen caps.

Amazon’s Fire Phone is now available for $199 unlocked, includes a free ($99 value) year of Prime

Avatar for Dom Esposito Nov 26 2014 - 6:45 am PT
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It seems that Amazon is finally throwing in the towel with its Fire Phone. After the hype leading up to its launch, Fire Phone has been struggling to stay afloat. It’s best to think of the Fire Phone as a smaller version of a Kindle Fire tablet, but with a few extra gimmicks and features thrown in along with a free year of Amazon Prime.

The Fire Phone may have been a disappointment to the market, but Amazon isn’t giving up on its attempt to push it into the hands of consumers this holiday season. The Fire Phone can now be purchased unlocked and off-contract for only $199 (32GB Version)…


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Caseology iPhone 6/Plus and 5/5s cases starting at $4 (up to 50% off)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 24 2014 - 8:21 pm PT
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MODN Mall via eBay is offering a variety of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S and Android cases starting at $3.99 shipped. This represents a savings of up to 50% off the regular price at Amazon for these highly-rated cases.

Each style is available in multiple colors:

Browse MODN Mall’s full eBay store to check out other discounted accessories for iPhone 5s/5c/4, Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, and others.

Samsung Galaxy S5 $1 on contract w/ Verizon, AT&T and Sprint (Reg. $99)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 23 2014 - 8:38 pm PT
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Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S5 for $1 with a two-year contract agreement (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T). Best Buy has also matched this offer for the S5. This ties the lowest price that we’ve seen, Sam’s Club and Target will be offering this deal on Black Friday. Over 300 Amazon users rate this smartphone 4.5/5 stars.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 features 4G LTE connectivity, a 2.5GHz processor, 5.1-inch 1080p display and 16MP camera. Additionally, it is rated for 29 hours of talk time according to Samsung.

We positively reviewed the S5 after a month of use following its release:

…the Galaxy S5 is great device and a worthy upgrade over its predecessor, but as I mentioned, there are definitely a few things that I’d like to see ironed out. This isn’t a reinvention of the smartphone, but a redefining moment for a great flagship device.


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Small States: JDS Labs makes powerful iPhone headphone amps, giveaway worth $279

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 22 2014 - 12:40 pm PT
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Small States features small companies that design and manufacture within the United States. 

Update (11/29 11:00am): Adam Scheidegger is our winner – thanks for following along and entering this Small States contest!

There is a lot of pride that comes with manufacturing in the United States, and we’ve enjoyed sharing the stories behind that pride with you. Before we head into the holiday season, there is one more company that we wanted to make sure you knew about.

JDS Labs out of Collinsville, IL is responsible for one of the coolest products that I have ever used. They take very sophisticated technology and squeeze it into everyday products that make your music sound exquisite. We’ve covered the importance of digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and headphone amplifiers before, but never have we seen them in such a cool package like this.

Let’s learn a little more about JDS Labs.


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Hotel Tonight iOS/Android app offers $7 rooms on Black Friday

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 20 2014 - 2:03 pm PT
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Hotel Tonight, the popular day-of reservation app for iOS and Android will be offering hotel deals in both the US and UK starting at $7 on Black Friday. Hotel Tonight says that these deals will be strategically located next to major shopping centers and outlet malls, so that shoppers can “grab a quick nap” between hitting stores.

They also promise hotel room deals starting at $70 for the rest of the weekend, including Cyber Monday.

If you are interested in checking out these deals, all you’ll have to do is download the Hotel Tonight app (iOS/Android) and open it on Black Friday. These specific deals will be listed under the “Black Friday Blowout” header within the app.

Head over to our daily roundup for more iOS and Android deals.

Full details from Hotel Tonight:

We’ve got a sweet deal for you this Black Friday!

Starting at 7am on Black Friday (November 28), we’ll be featuring $7 rooms in destinations across the US and UK. To score one of these doorbuster deals, just look for hotels in the app marked “Black Friday Blowout.” We’ll also have deals starting at just $70 all weekend long, including Cyber Monday.

Most of these hotel deals will be right near major malls and outlets – perfect for grabbing a quick power nap between marathon shopping sessions.

But act fast! These deals will go faster than that coveted last slice of Mom’s pumpkin pie. If you see one you like, snag it… before someone else does.

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Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds $43 shipped (orig. $80)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 19 2014 - 9:04 pm PT
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Rakuten.com offers the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds for $42.99 shipped. That’s a savings of nearly 50% off the original list price, $24 better than Amazon and the lowest that we can currently find.

The Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 features wireless audio via Bluetooth, in-line mic controls, a 4.5 hour battery life and have “military grade moisture resistance”.

Over 750 Amazon customers rate these Bluetooth headphones 3.5/5 stars. 

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Sling Media SlingBox 350 live TV streamer for iPhone and iPad $82 shipped (orig. $180)

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 19 2014 - 8:31 pm PT
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Update (11/21 10:45am) Amazon is now offering the Sling Media SlingBox live TV streamer $82.19 shipped.

Digjungle via Amazon offers the Sling Media SlingBox 350 live TV streamer for 84.99 shipped. The 350 is also available direct from Amazon for $89.73. That’s a savings of up to $95 off the original list price and the lowest that we have ever seen. Currently, 410 Amazon users rate this product 4/5 stars.

The SlingBox sends your existing cable TV at your home to your laptop, smartphone (iPhone, iPad or Android), or tablet in full 1080p HD. Any Apple TV, Roku Player or Chromecast can play live video directly from the SlingBox 350. SlingBoxes are a great way to watch your favorite sports or television show while you are out on the road. Wirecutters may find it useful to put in a relative’s home that subscribes to cable as well. It is important to note that this model only supports ethernet connectivity.

The SlingBox M1 has replaced the 350 in Sling Media’s product line-up, although it will run you $142 from Amazon.

Griffin introduces new Rail Yard Studios iPad stand made from re-claimed railroad materials, free case + 15% off

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 19 2014 - 6:26 pm PT
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Griffin has announced a new line of iPad stands that have a unique history to the materials that they are made from. The new Rail Yard Studios collection takes pieces from old railroads (rails, ties, spikes and plates) and includes a certificate of authenticity detailing the location the materials came from as well as some other details.

Head below for more details, pricing, a coupon code to save 15% and a free case of your choice…


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 16.3MP Digital Camera w/ 12x Optical Zoom & WiFi (refurb) $220 shipped (orig. $450)

Avatar for Jared Weintraub Nov 18 2014 - 5:44 pm PT
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Groupon has the manufacturer refurbished Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for only $219.99 shipped. That’s over half off the list price, $130 less than Amazon (new), and the lowest price we’ve seen.

The Galaxy 2 is Wi-Fi enabled with Android 4.3 (Jellybean) for access to Apps and sharing on the go. It has the ability to upload directly to social media sites and has a host of other smart features. It has a huge 4.8” touchscreen display, a 21x Optical Zoom,  and it can shoot 1080p HD video.

Amazon customers gave it 4.3 out of 5 stars and reviewed it favorably.


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littleBits introduces its own DIY Smart Home Kit, a look at your options for creating an internet-connected home

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 18 2014 - 2:42 pm PT
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Home automation possibilities are endless and what our homes will be like in the coming 5, 10 or 15 years is truly unknown. It is a constantly evolving sector of the technology scene that continues to grow each day with every new product announcement. From WeMo to SmartThings, Z-Wave to ZigBee, someone somewhere has something that will satisfy your home automation needs.

The reality is that we are in a time of great change, with internet-connected offerings in nearly every product category, even coffee makers. It’s an industrial revolution happening in your home and with that comes a lot of trial and naturally, error. So how does one choose?

There seems to be two options, one for the basic consumer, which includes your WeMo outlets, Philips Hue, etc. On the flip side you’ve got the open source crowd that wants to tinker and tweak and create their own system, and this is where littleBits comes in. While most of the aforementioned products have structured ecosystems and physical designs, with the ability to communicate via If This Then That (IFTTT) or the like, littleBits has gone to the complete opposite end of the spectrum.


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GameStop announces pre-Black Friday sale w/ discounts on Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel, Samsung Galaxy tabs, more

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 18 2014 - 10:32 am PT
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Yesterday, we got our hands on the leaked GameStop Black Friday ad, and today the retailer has announced a special pre-Black Friday sale from November 21st to the 23rd. There will be discounts on everything from new/used games to accessories and even Android devices.

You’ll find a full list of everything GameStop mentioned in today’s announcement below, but one of the standout deals is the Disney Infinity Marvel Starter Packs for $54.99 (Reg. $74.99). This is not only the lowest price we’ve seen the Marvel kits go for, but it will be available well ahead of Black Friday where you can avoid long lines and hordes of shoppers. The national chain will also offer “double PowerUp Rewards® points all weekend long when using the GameStop® PowerUp Rewards™ credit card.”

Discounts include:

  • $20 off all Disney Infinity Marvel Starter Packs $54.99 (Reg. $74.99)
  • $15 off Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition: Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel’s The Avengers $24.99 (Reg. $39.99)
  • Purchase a new Disney Infinity PS3 bundle to receive a $25 GameStop gift card
  • $50 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 $149.99 (Reg. $199.99)
  • $70 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 $199.99 (Reg. $269.99)
  • $100 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 $249.99 (Reg. $349.99)

You’ll find GameStop’s full Black Friday ad here and be sure to check out this year’s offerings from Best Buy, Walmart, Staples, Target, and more.

Beat the Black Friday Rush with GameStop’s First-Ever Pre-Black Friday Family Weekend

Take advantage of deals on Disney Infinity, Nintendo products, tablets & more

Celebrate the Launch of Super Smash Bros WiiU & Pokemon with midnight launch events

PowerUp Rewards Pro members to receive $25 off any pre-owned tablet

November 18, 2014 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced that it will be hosting its first-ever pre-Black Friday weekend event for parents and gift-givers looking to purchase new or pre-owned video games, accessories or electronic gifts for the gamer this holiday season.

“Holiday shopping can be quite expensive for parents and gift-givers”

“Holiday shopping can be quite expensive for parents and gift-givers,” said Frank Hamlin, chief marketing officer at GameStop. “To help parents, or any gift-giver stretch their holiday shopping budgets, GameStop is happy to offer a special weekend full of great savings before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush.”

Beginning on November 21 and running through November 23, all U.S. GameStop store locations will be offering various special deals and discounts on select items to allow moms and dads, aunts and uncles, grandparents, or any gift-giver the chance to beat the Black Friday rush during GameStop’s pre-Black Friday Family Weekend. Customers can take advantage of deals on Disney Infinity and Nintendo products, trade in their video game & consumer electronics to receive currency that can be used to purchase holiday gifts, and receive double PowerUp Rewards® points all weekend long when using the GameStop® PowerUp Rewards™ credit card.

Discounts include:

  • $20 off all Disney Infinity Marvel Starter Packs ($54.99, Reg. $74.99)
  • $15 off Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition: Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel’s The Avengers ($24.99, Reg. $39.99)
  • Purchase a new Disney Infinity PS3 bundle to receive a $25 GameStop gift card
  • $50 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 ($149.99, Reg. $199.99)
  • $70 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 ($199.99, Reg. $269.99)
  • $100 off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 ($249.99, Reg. $349.99)

In addition to these pre-Black Friday deals, GameStop always has more than 2,500 pre-owned video games under $20.00 and a wide selection of new and pre-owned kid-friendly titles such as Little Big Planet 3, Disney’s Fantasia: Music Evolved and Skylanders Trap Team.

Parents searching for a certain Skylanders or Disney Infinity collector figure are in luck. GameStop is now selling pre-owned Skylanders and Disney Infinity figures at prices that cannot be beat. If a figure is not available in a store, GameStop can locate figures through its Web-in-Store service and have it shipped to any address for free, or pick it up at any GameStop store location at the earliest convenience.

To make the weekend offer even better for Nintendo fans, GameStop will host midnight launch events at more than 2,500 GameStop store locations to celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros WiiU, Pokemon Omega Ruby, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, and amiibo characters on November 21. Customers can head out to stores on the evening of November 20 where they can participate in various activities in select locations such as tournaments, giveaways, and more.

For more information about GameStop’s pre-Black Friday Family Weekend or which stores will be hosting a Super Smash Bros, Pokemon Omega Ruby, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, and amiibo midnight launch, visit a local GameStop store location or www.GameStop.com/events.

About GameStop Corp.

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game, consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates more than 6,600 stores across 15 countries. The company’s consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com; www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; and www.buymytronics.com, an online consumer electronics trade-in platform. In addition, our Technology Brands segment includes our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket stores. Simply Mac,www.simplymac.com, operates 33 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and repair services. Spring Mobile, http://springmobile.com, sells post-paid AT&T services and wireless products through its 298 AT&T branded stores. Cricket Wireless, www.cricketwireless.com, offers pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories. We operate 48 Cricket stores in select markets throughout the United States.

General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company’s corporate website http://news.gamestop.com/. Follow GameStop on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/GameStop and find GameStop on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/GameStop.

Contacts

Kyle Stephenson
GameStop – Public Relations
817-722-7735
kylestephenson@gamestop.com

Ollie gets murdered-out with the new Darkside bundle, Sphero 2.0 smartphone controlled robotic ball $40 off

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 17 2014 - 6:30 pm PT
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As industry “leaders” in connected play products, Sphero is a company that aims to create fun and intuitive smartphone/tablet connected devices. Initially starting with the Sphero, a small smartphone controlled robotic ball, the company is now ready to ship its latest gadget. The new black on black Darkside is an updated version of the cylindrical shaped remote control Ollie. It brings the same feature set as its predecessor but in a shiny new bundle.

Head below for details and pricing on the new Darkside Ollie as well as a discount on the Sphero 2.0 robotic ball:


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IK Multimedia’s iRig HD-A is the “first digital guitar interface for Android”

Avatar for Justin Kahn Nov 11 2014 - 5:14 pm PT
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IK Multimedia has been providing musicians with software and recording gear for years now, with a number of affordable products available for Mac, iOS and PC. Its mobile interfaces and midi instruments allow iOS users to track and record musical ideas on the go, and today it is finally announcing its first step into the Android space…


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Poweradd 50W 6-Port Family-Sized USB Desktop Charger: $19AC (25W, 5-port: $12) Prime shipped

Avatar for Seth Weintraub Nov 8 2014 - 9:42 pm PT
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Amazon offers the Poweradd 50W 6-port USB Charger for $23.99 with free Prime shipping. Add $5 off coupon code VB9WOPM9 to drop the price to $18.99 shipped. The Poweradd offers a whopping 6 USB ports, 2 each at 2.4A, 2.1A and 1A to charge all of your USB devices optimally.

  • Maximizes output power upto 50W / 10amps among 6 ports
  • 100-240 volt input ideal for international travel and widely compatible with most 5V USB-charged devices like iPads, iPhones, Samsung tabs, smartphones, external batteries and so on.
  • Ergonomic, compact and portable design, much more space-saving and well-organized while charging your devices.
  • Fire-resistant and hardened plastic outer shell for durability, build-in premium circuitry and microchip ensure device safety.
  • Package contents: Poweradd™ 6-port USB desktop charger, 5ft detachable power cord.

Don’t need 6 ports and 50Ws? Poweradd also offers a 25W 5 Port model with 2.1A max for $11.99 shipped. 

With the money you save you can pocket some Poweradd MFi certified Lightning cables  for $9.99 -$3 = $6.99 using code 5PJGUHLK 
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ZTE Whirl 2 3.5″ Prepaid Android 4.3 phone: $20 shipped

Avatar for Seth Weintraub Nov 8 2014 - 3:56 pm PT
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Kmart has the ZTE Whirl Android 4.3  smartphone (also at Best Buy) for $19.99 with free max shipping or pickup. That’s half off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for an new Android phone. This one has a 3MP camera and front facing camera for video chatting, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

While not a high end phone by any stretch of the imagination, its $20 cost makes it a good backup, great kids “phone” or standalone GPS or other dedicated device.

More on the Whirl from ZTE
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Small States: DODOcase uses old world craftsmanship to protect your modern devices, giveaways & 20% promo code

Avatar for Trevor Daugherty Nov 8 2014 - 11:41 am PT
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Small States features small companies that design and manufacture within the United States. 

Since we began writing Small States about two and half months ago, we’ve been afforded the opportunity to tell the story of many great companies in the United States. It has been an incredible journey of meeting people that are passionate about bringing old world craftsman skills back to a country that has found peace in buying things from overseas. We have met and profiled so many great proprietors of high-quality products, telling their story has been an honor for us.

Today, we highlight DODOcase, makers of beautiful goods that provide a home for your iPad, iPhone, laptops and more. With Small States, we’ve found an opportunity to highlight products that are manufactured within the United States, but with DODO it’s about so much more.

This San Francisco based company is not only manufacturing beautiful products, they are bringing back a way of life and skill that has quickly escaped our country over the last 50 years.
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