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Best Buy has put the official Google Nexus 7 tablet case on sale for $9.99 with free in-store pickup or free shipping on orders of $35 or more. That’s 80% below Google Play’s asking price and a match for the best deal we have ever seen. It’s designed to fit the 2013 Nexus 7.

The first tablet case designed by Google specifically for the Nexus 7. Using the built-in stand, you can easily type an email, get on a Hangout, or watch the latest and greatest monkey-washing-a-cat video. We won’t judge.

Only the white/red and gray/blue models are available at the discounted rate.

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Update (7/31 2:45pm): Amazon matches.

Summer is fading fast and as a way of saying farewell, Motorola Mobility is having a back to school sale on its off-contract Moto X. The entry-level 16GB version of the company’s customizable handset is down to just $300 ($100 savings) and the 32GB model has been reduced to $325 ($125 savings). However, if your app arsenal is heavy and you’re looking for a lot of storage space, you can pick up the 64GB Moto X for $375 ($125 savings).

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Google is celebrating the first birthday of Chromecast by giving out free 90-day trials of its All Access on-demand music service. During the past 12-months, Google says that users of its $35 streaming media player have initiated over 400 million casts of sports, music, movies and TV shows.

All current Chromecast owners and anyone who buys and sets it up on or before September 30th will be eligible for the extended trial. Please note that this offer excludes anyone who is already an All Access subscriber.

Head to 9to5Google for full coverage of the Chromecast Birthday festivities.

Next-gen consoles and supped up PCs are producing beautiful games, but they can’t replace the sense of nostalgia felt by booting up your favorite retro game. 8Bitdo is attempting to recapture that feeling by bringing to market a Bluetooth version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System controller. Other than two additional two buttons and a couple design tweaks, Nes30 was built to mimic the look and feel of the official Nintendo controller…
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Update: Shopdivvy via eBay has the refurbished 16GB second generation Google Nexus 7 Tablet for $129.99 shipped, matching the lowest we’ve seen. You can also grab the official Google Nexus 7 tablet case on sale for $9.99 at Best Buy right now (matching lowest).

Today, via eBay’s Daily Deals, DrivenGPS is offering a manufacturer refurbished second-generation 32GB LTE unlocked Nexus 7 tablet for $219.99 shipped. That’s about $130 off the device’s regular asking price (brand new) and the lowest price we can find. Compatible with GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile, this LTE-capable version of Google’s popular tablet is ideal for on the go data consumption.

If you’re not familiar with the Nexus 7, here’s what you can expect: a 7-inch 1080p HD IPS display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1.2 front-facing shooter, a 3,950mAh battery and the latest version of Google’s Android operating system. For more details, check out our full review of the Nexus 7.

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Amazon offers the 11.6-inch Acer C720 Chromebook for $179 with free shipping. That’s $20 below list and the first major discount we’ve seen since it was released late last year. Features include:

• Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz (Haswell micro-architecture)
• 16 GB Solid-State Drive
• 11.6-Inch Anti-Glare Screen, Intel HD Graphics
• HDMI port, 8.5-hour battery life

Nearly 1,600 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars and it’s currently the best selling product in the ‘laptop computer’s category.

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Gameloft launched another trailer for its upcoming Modern Combat title. The mobile shooter franchise will be returning to iOS, Android and Windows 8 on July 24th with Modern Combat 5: Blackout. The game will once again feature an action heavy single player campaign as well as a full multiplayer suite and Spec Op missions that are separate from the main story.

In the trailer (above), we a see a little more of the same Venice setting we caught in the E3 trailer along with more gameplay footage and some light story elements. Gameloft recently confirmed the Tokyo level along with a character progression system and 4 soldier classes.

While Gameloft has been criticized for its more than obvious nods to popular console franchises, many of its arguably knock-off mobile titles have very strong ratings among users, so chances are MC:5 Blackout will as well. Gameloft’s last MC title, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is currently sitting with 4 stars from 11767 Ratings on the App Store. 

Reviewers who have had a chance to go hands on with previews of the game (both single player and multiplayer) pointed out that the game plays very similar to MC4 and seem to have come away generally impressed. You can check out quite a bit more gameplay footage of MC:5 on Gameloft’s Twitch channel.

Head over to our latest roundup for all the best iOS, Android and console gaming deals.

On July 9th, ZTE introduced the Sprint LivePro Projector. It’s the first pocket-sized mini projector and mobile hotspot powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It lets you watch movies or give presentations with a 10-inch to 10-foot projection display, as well as connecting you to the Internet. The all-in-one device launched July 11th and costs $299 with a two-year carrier agreement, or $449.99 prepaid (no contract).

The Sprint LivePro has a 4″ touchscreen and it runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It has a microSD card slot and HDMI cable connection that provide an HD experience in the office or at home.

“Whether it’s a boardroom proposal or backyard movie night, Sprint LivePro is a one-of-a-kind device that combines the enhanced LTE network capabilities of Sprint Spark with an easily portable projector that helps you get work done or keep the family entertained.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRRRNLPxdGE

Product video highlighting key benefits and features of the Sprint LivePro Projector.

Press Release follows:
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The LG G3 is now available and Best Buy is reducing its price to $100 on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon with a new two year service agreement. That’s $100 off the phone’s regular price.

The LG G3 is one of the hottest smartphones on the market. Some of its standout features include a 5.5-inch 2,560 x 1,440 Quad HD display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus. We like this phone! For more details about the LG G3, check out our complete review.

In addition to this deal, you can also score a $50 Best Buy gift with the purchase and activation of a any new handset (LG G3 included) through July 12th. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to register your phone number at this form.

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Update: 7/6: Amazon also has the Gear Fit for only $99.99 shipped

Update 7/5: Best Buy now has the Gear Fit for only $99.99 shipped

Newegg via eBay has the Samsung Gear Fit Fitness Tracker and Smartwatch for a low $129.99 shipped. That’s $70 off the regular price, $16 less than Amazon, and the largest discount we’ve seen.

The Gear Fit can keep track of your activities throughout the day and has dust and water resistant protection (IP67). It’s light and durable with a curved Super AMOLED display. With the Heart Rate Sensor, Samsung Gear Fit gives you real time coaching to actively support and motivate you to achieve your fitness goals.

Not only is it a fitness tracker but it also is a smartwatch as well. It allows you to easily control basic functions, such as, reject calls with messages, quick reply to messages and control alarms. Also it lets you get instant notifications of emails, SMS, incoming calls, and 3rd party apps to keep you connected.

It’s the #1 best selling smartwatch on Amazon where it also received good reviews from shoppers.

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Amazon has the Anker Ultra-Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad for only $19.99. That’s $23 off the list price, $6 less than our previous mention, and the lowest we’ve seen it for.

The Anker lets you charge your Qi-enabled smartphone without cables or a USB interface. It has LEDs that display charging status and it’s designed with an energy efficient idle mode.

It received 4.3/5 stars from Amazon customers.
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Following last month’s release of its new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, D-Link is now expanding its line of home automation devices with the new Wi-Fi Motion Sensor. Like the Wi-Fi Smart Plug, the sensor is designed to make your home smarter and safer and will automatically fire off a push or text notification to you as soon as it detects motion.

D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Motion Sensor can be used to know when the kids get home, when the dog goes outside or even if the garage door is opened, for example, but the functionality goes even deeper when paired with D-Link’s other Connected Home products and the new mydlink Home mobile app for iOS and Android.

Along with customization features for your smart home devices, the app also allows for various D-Link Connected Home products to work in conjunction with one another: “For example, easily pair a D-Link Smart Plug with a Wi-Fi Motion Sensor to make home electronics immediately react to motion, such as setting an action for the lights to turn on as you walk in the front door, another for a fan to keep the living room cool while you’re there, and another for music to play when you step on the treadmill.”

The new D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) is now available direct from D-Link, Amazon and other retailers for $39.99.

D-Link is also announcing the new AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-880L) today as well. It features 11AC Wi-Fi dual band connectivity with speeds of up to “1300Mbps on the 5GHz band and 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band.” D-Link says this is the “company’s highest end wireless router to-date.” It is available direct from D-Link at $189.99.

Last week, Google, Amazon, and Sonos teamed up to offer 6 months free of Google Play All Access and a $50 Amazon credit with the purchases of a Sonos speaker. Now, Google is partnering with AT&T for another deal. Starting today, you will get $50 in Google Play credit when you purchase a qualifying Android smartphone from AT&T. The credit is valid towards anything in the Play Store, such as apps, movies, music, and TV.

Every Android device AT&T sells qualifies, while iPhones Windows Phones obviously do not. The deal is also valid with all of AT&T’s contract options, including two-year agreements and AT&T Next. The deal will run until July 17th and is available on AT&T’s website only, not in stores. A new line of service is required, as well.

AT&T is selling a variety of popular smartphones right now, including the HTC One M8, Moto X, and Galaxy S5. You can read more about this offer on AT&T’s website.

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Best Buy has the Moto G Verizon Prepaid Phone for only $49.99 shipped. That’s half off the list price, $20 less than our previous mention, and the lowest we could find for it.

The Moto G has a 4.5 inch 720p HD TFT display and a quad-core 1.2GHz processor with 450MHz graphics processor. It also features a 5MP rear camera, plus front facing camera and 8GB of internal memory

It received 4.6/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon customers.

*NOTE: This phone is NOT compatible with Verizon contract plans. It is a designated no-contract phone and will not work as a replacement device on an existing Verizon contract.
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Initially announced on Twitter, Motorola is offering $100 off a no-contract 32GB Moto X from now through Thursday at midnight. You can redeem the discount via Motorola’s Moto Maker tool where you can customize various elements of your phone.

Your total will come out to $349.99 on all but Republic Wireless where you’ll find a $299.99 price tag. This specific version usually runs about $499, so this is a pretty decent drop for those wanting to get their hands on the KitKat-powered smartphone.

Amazon offers the Netatmo Weather Station for iOS and Android Devices for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s $29 below list and a match for the best price we have ever seen. This personal weather station includes a waterproof outdoor sensor and indoor sensor which sends temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and other data to your iOS or Android device in realtime. Use this information to improve your overall health:

The Netatmo Station monitors your indoor air quality (CO2 concentration), and reminds you to ventilate, at the right moment. The Netatmo Weather Station allows city dwellers to monitor indoor air quality, get real-time updates on local Air Quality Index report and pick the best moments for outdoor activities.The Netatmo Weather Station also monitors noise pollution and measures home or office acoustic comfort.

It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from 263 Amazon reviewers.

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If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s audio setup, California-based speaker system maker Sonos has an attractive deal worth checking out. The company is currently running a promo that bundles six months of Google Play Music All Access (about a $60 value) with the purchase of any Sonos product, excluding the outfit’s Bridge system.

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Amazon has the Moto G Verizon Prepaid Phone for only $69.98 shipped. That’s $30 off the list price and the best offer we could find for it.

The Moto G has a 4.5 inch 720p HD TFT display and a quad-core 1.2GHz processor with 450MHz graphics processor. It also features a 5MP rear camera, plus front facing camera and 8GB of internal memory

It received 4.6/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon customers.

*NOTE: This phone is NOT compatible with Verizon contract plans. It is a designated no-contract phone and will not work as a replacement device on an existing Verizon contract.
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Sure, you could plug a Chromecast into your regular smart TV, but where’s the fun in that? Today, Hisense announced the availability of its new 55-inch LED TV that might just make you try something crazy. In addition to a sub-$700 price tag and 120Hz refresh rate, this slim boob tube just so happens to run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. So you’ll be able to run several media-friendly apps like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Instant Video and Chrome.

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Update: Amazon announced today that Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will all be available for Fire TV and Kindle Fire. Purchases of San Andreas will net you 2,000 Amazon coins, which is enough to buy the other two titles (more details below).

Amazon Appstore for Android offers a download of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and 2,000 Amazon coins for $6.99. Each coin is worth $0.01 towards future app purchases, which means this deal will net you $20 worth of coins. This is a no-brainer if you regularly buy Android apps from Amazon. Download the Amazon Appstore to get started.

Game features include:

• Remastered, high-resolution graphics built specifically for mobile including lighting enhancements, an enriched color palette and improved character models
• Cloud save support for playing across all your mobile devices for Rockstar Social Club Members
• Dual analog stick controls for full camera and movement control
• Three different control schemes and customizable controls with contextual options to display buttons only when you need them
• Compatible with the MoGa Wireless Game Controllers and select Bluetooth and USB gamepads
• Tailor your visual experience with adjustable graphic settings

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Amazon is offering the TechMatte Power Pod Qi Wireless Charger for $24.99 (Prime) shipped. Enter the coupon code: POD10OFF at checkout to make it only $14.99. That’s $55 off the list price and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a Qi charger.

It features LED light displays that show the charging status and is designed with an energy efficient idle mode. The TechMatte gives you freedom from cords so you can charge your device without cables or a USB interface – simply place it on the pad. It’s durable, lightweight, compact with an ultra-modern design. It also comes in red or white.

iPhone 5/5s/5c users don’t feel left out, you can make your iPhone Qi-Enabled with an adapter also available on Amazon.
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Updates:

• Ebay also has the refurbished 16GB ASUS Google Nexus 7 2nd Gen tablet for $149.99 (orig. $229), within $9 of our lowest all time mention and the current lowest price available.
• The manufacturer refurbished ASUS Google Nexus 7 2nd Gen 32 GB Wi-Fi tablet (2013) for $169.99 shipped is now live again.

Ebay is offering the manufacturer refurbished ASUS Google Nexus 7 2nd Gen 32 GB Wi-Fi tablet (2013) for $169.99 shipped. That’s the best current refurb price we can find, matching our previous mention, only $30 more than the best refurb price we’ve seen on the 16GB model, and more than $160 better than Amazon’s new price. The Nexus features a 7″ 1080p HD display, 2GB of RAM, 10-hours of battery life, and dual HD cameras: 1.2MP front and 5MP rear.

It has received a 4.2 out of 5 star review on Amazon and comes with a 90-day ASUS warranty. The unit is “Factory Refurbished by Asus in like new condition.” 

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SNK Playmore is a developer known for bringing the popular NeoGeo Metal Slug franchise to iOS devices, and now the company has released a new title in the series with METAL SLUG DEFENSE. Unlike the chaotic side-scrolling shooter action the franchise is typically known for, METAL SLUG DEFENSE is a tower defense/strategy title set in the world of classic Metal Slug games.

All run on intuitive touch controls, the game features more than 60 different character/unit types you can customize and level up, “100 background stages faithfully recreated from classic” levels, and Wi-Fi multiplayer matches (as well as single player mode).

Send your units to the battlefield and take over enemy bases with a simple tap of your finger! Use the METAL SLUG Attack, along with other unique special attacks to turn the tide in battle, and the goddess of victory will smile upon you!!

METAL SLUG DEFENSE for free for iOS and Android

You can find more highly rated titles from SNK Playmore including the original Metal Slug titles, King of Fighters games, Samurai Showdown and others, as well as more great gaming deals in our daily round ups.

Through May 12th, Verizon Wireless is discounting every smartphone priced at least $199.99 by $100 when you sign a new 2-year agreement. This promotion does not require a coupon code or any extra steps. All of the discounted rates will automatically appear on each item’s purchase page.

• iPhone 5s 16GB $99.99 (Reg. $200)
• iPhone 5c 32GB $99.99 (Reg. $200)
• HTC One (M8) $99.99 (Reg. $200)
• Galaxy Note 3 $199.99 (Reg. $299.99)
• Samsung Galaxy S5 $99.99 (Reg. $200)

All deals are eligible for free overnight shipping.

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Update (5/2 11:15am): The deal is now over from Motorola, but now Amazon has dropped their price down to $299.99 for a 16GB factory unlocked model.

Update (5/1 9:30am): The deal is now live at motorola.com.

Just last week, select Moto X variants started to receive price drops to $349 and $399 for 16GB and 32GB respectively, but now the company is looking to further discount all models of the device. Starting on May 1 at 12:01AM ET and running for 24 hours, the 16GB Moto X will cost just $299. The 32GB and Developer editions will receive an even steeper price cut, from $399 down to $324.99.

It’s unclear how many units Motorola will sell at this price, or if it will simply run the entire day. You also have to keep in mind that Motorola has promised a new flagship by late-Summer. But if you’ve been waiting for your chance to snag one of the best Android smartphones out there, this is your opportunity.

Let’s just hope this sale goes better than Moto’s Cyber Monday catastrophe…

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If you’ve been flirting with the idea of buying a gigantic phone or a small tablet with a vanilla Android experience but your cash flow is low, look no further than the Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition. Typically priced at $650, Mountain View has knocked $200 off the phone-tablet hybrid’s asking price. In addition to a shrunken premium, Google Play is offering free ground shipping with a standard warehouse departure time of 1-2 business days.

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After a successful rum across PC, consoles and iOS, 2K Games’ popular turn-based tactical RPG XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now available on Android. Priced at $10, the strategic base building game puts players in the role of the commander who leads squads of soldiers through intense combat missions against a terrifying alien invasion.

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Update (4/24 9:15am): We just wanted to clarify that the offer is for 100GB of total cloud space: 50GB as traditional storage and 50GB used for syncing to keep files/media uniform across all of your IDrive devices. Feel free to hit us up in the comment section if you have any other questions.

Cloud storage and sync service IDrive is now offering iOS users 100GB of cloud storage for just $0.99 a year. After announcing a very similar deal for Android recently, iPhone and iPad users can now grab the 100GB of cloud storage and syncing (50GB backup + 50GB sync) for just a fraction of the price of Apple’s iCloud service as an in-app purchase inside the free IDrive (Online Backup) app. By comparison, Apple charges $100 per year for 50GB of storage, with an additional 10GB upgrade for $20.

IDrive offers a simple way to backup contacts, calendar info, photos and other files and sync them across all your devices. You’ll find sharing features with permissions and password options, as well as gallery functionality for viewing photos and videos. You can see the full feature list and security details below:

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Update: Amazon has now matched Groupon’s pricing at $40 on the Black/Red and Red sets.

Groupon has the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 (Runaway) Bluetooth Headphones for $40 shipped. That’s $60 off the regular price, between $20 and $30 off Amazon’s current price and either matching or $5 – $15 below the lowest we’ve ever seen depending on the color. Today’s deal is available in multiple colors including black/gray, black/red, blue, pink, red, and white/gray.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and other Bluetooth enabled devices, Air-Fi AF32’s feature A2DP stereo Bluetooth for music playback and wireless calling. They also have 12+ hour battery life, built-in mic/controls and multipoint Bluetooth access. You can find more specs below the fold along with a product feature video.

They come with a one-year warranty from MEElectronics, a 3.5mm audio cable, carrying pouch, charging cable and have received a 4.3/5 star review from nearly 1000 Amazon customers.

We have more headphone deals from Sony, Logitech, Monster and Beats by Dre in our latest headphone round-up and in today’s Daily Deals.

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AT&T Wireless is running a promotion that extends a 25% discount to your entire order when you purchase three wireless accessories at once. Android fans trying to get Samsung’s latest wearables can add two minimally priced accessories and a Galaxy Gear Fit, Gear 2, or Gear 2 Neo to get one of the first sizable discounts we’ve seen on these new gadgets. The discount will be automatically applied to your order once three accessories are added to your shopping cart.

For example, our order total for these two $5 screen protectors and a Gear Fit was $156.75. That’s $43 below the list price on the Gear Fit and you get a couple backup screen protectors for your phone. The Fit features a 1.8-inch AMOLED curved display, a water-resistant design, and three-four days of battery life on a single charge.

This same process will work on other wearables like the FitBit One, Pebble Smartwatch, and Jawbone UP24.

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Google Play has several high profile apps and games on sale for a limited time.

$0.99 each:

• Need for Speed Most Wanted
• Monopoly
• NBA Jam
• Plants vs. Zombies
• The Game of Life
• Unified Remote

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Amazon offers the Corsair Flash Voyager GO 64GB Micro USB Flash Drive for $44.99 shipped, which is 20% below list and the best price we’ve ever seen by $2. This nifty flash drive quickly transfers files from your Android device to any PC via the built-in Micro USB and USB 3.0 ports. It’s easy to bring with you anywhere thanks to its included keychain lanyard and slender design (37mm x 12mm). (via Giz)

Amazon reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars and it gets 5 out of 5 eggs at Newegg (where it’s the same price plus $1 shipping).

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Update (4/15 1:50pm): Amazon also has the Verizon model for 50% off. It’s currently out of stock but will ship at the discounted rate as soon as it’s available.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 officially hit stores this morning and amazingly we found a deal that gets you it for free when you take into account a hefty bill credit.

Wireless Advocates (a Costco affiliate) offers the Verizon S5 for $99.99 (50% off). Your new smartphone will effectively be free after you apply this $100 bill credit for new lines. Only the white version is currently in stock. The special promotional pricing and bill credit require you to sign a 2-year agreement and be an active customer for 30 consecutive days.

Please note that you do NOT need to be a Costco member to take advantage of this promotion.

The best current deal for AT&T customers can be found at Walmart ($168) and Sam’s Club ($164.88). (Updated 4/11 1:50pm)

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Amazon is taking 25% off the new HTC One (M8) Android smartphone for Verizon and Sprint with a 2-year agreement. All other retailers are currently charging the full retail price of $199.99. However, Verizon is running a buy one, get one free promo if you need two new phones. The AT&T version was left out of the discounting party and is currently listed for $199.99 at Amazon. It features a 5-inch full HD (440 PPI) display, duo camera with UltraPixel, and a premium high-quality metal housing. (via CNET)

9to5Google was extremely impressed with the hardware of this new handset:

If hardware quality was the only factor in buying a phone, you could stop reading right here and go out and buy the HTC One M8 – it is the best looking, best built (AFAICT after 3 days) phone out there, bar none.

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Best Buy is offering a Free Google Chromecast when you purchase a Nexus 7 (2nd Gen.) for only $199.99 shipped. That’s $30 off the list price for the 16 GB Nexus 7 and an additional $35 you’re saving with the free Chromecast. The only stipulation:  you must have a .EDU email address to receive the promotional code for this offer.

If you only looking for the Chromecast by itself, It’s available right now for only $30 on Amazon.

With the Nexus 7 Tablet, movies appear in Full HD, and small text looks razor-sharp. “So whether you use this tablet for study or play, you won’t want to put it down.”

The Chromecast makes it easy to enjoy your favorite online entertainment on your HDTV — movies, TV shows, music and more from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Google Play Movies & TV and Chrome. Plug Chromecast into an HDTV, connect it to Wi-Fi, then send content from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your TV.
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Amazon is offering the Google Chromecast for $29.99 with free standard shipping for all orders or 2-day for Prime members (free trial). That’s a savings of 14% off list on this 4-star rated streamer and about the best you’ll do on one of these gadgets. The Chromcast will wirelessly beam movies, music, web content and more from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices to any HDTV via a WiFi connection. It supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and just recently added compatibility for Plex, Vevo and several other apps. Here’s our Chromecast ‘how-to’ guide to help you get set-up and streaming within minutes.

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Update: The Sony Smart Watch deal on eBay and Newegg is now over

Amazon offers the Pebble Smartwatch for $119.99 with free shipping when you signup for its fashion email newsletter and use the 20% coupon.

That’s a match for the best price we’ve seen for non-education customers. This smartwatch connects to your iPhone or Android smartphone using Bluetooth, and can alert you to incoming calls, e-mails and messages. Add Internet-connected apps for outdoor activities, download watchfaces, enable notifications and more. The Pebble’s e-paper outdoor-readable display ensures a great view wherever you go

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The Galaxy S5, Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone, isn’t scheduled to hit the shelves of US retailers until late next week, but you can buy it now from a top rated eBay store for just $699.99 with free shipping.

The auction is part of eBay’s Daily Deal promotion and states that the item should be available to ship within one business day of payment. Shimmery White is the only color currently available. Mobile Pro has a feedback rating of 99% from 35,918 respondents and this purchase is covered under the eBay Money Back Guarantee so you should buy with complete confidence.

As noted by 9to5Google, third party Amazon sellers also continue to offer the S5 ahead of its launch, but prices currently start at $778.89. It features a heart rate sensor, fingerprint scanner, and is water resistant.

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The Amazon Appstore for Android has dropped the price of Plex, the popular media server software, down to just $0.99. As a pricing comparison, it carries a list price of $4.99, which both Google Play and the iTunes App Store are currently charging. It could be a coincidence, but it’s worth noting that this discounted rate popped up on the Amazon App Store on the same day its set to unveil its long-awaited streaming media player. Plex recently added Chromecast support for all iOS and Android users. There’s no word on when this promotion will end so get downloading!

Update (3/27 12:45pm): The price drop is now live at Amazon.

NVIDIA is making another push to get Shield into as many gamers’ hands as possible by shaving another $50 off its price tag and announcing future Android KitKat support. Shield was originally slated to carry a list price of $349, but was dropped to $299 before its release late last summer. It then fell to $249 for the holidays, and now it’s received another $50 drop bringing it to its lowest price ever, just $199 with free shipping. The price is now live at NVIDIA’s official online store and other resellers like GameStop and Newegg, but some partners are still listing it at holiday pricing. This temporary price reduction is only valid through April.

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Staples offers sizable discounts on several different Amazon tablets. Each deal is scheduled to end on March 29th, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they sell out before then. This promotion includes the Kindle Paperwhite, which “is designed to deliver the best reading experience” and the Android-based 7″ Kindle Fire HD tablet. Best Buy charges $0.99 more than Staples. All tablets include Amazon special offers. Full details below:

• Kindle Paperwhite $99 Staples | $99.99 Best Buy | Compare at $119
• 16GB Kindle Fire HD $129 Staples | $129.99 Best Buy | Compare at $169
• Kindle E-Reader $49 Staples | $49.99 Best Buy | Compare at $69

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Amazon announced earlier this month that it would launch 2-weeks of gifts through the US Amazon Appstore to celebrate the store’s third birthday this Saturday. Today we get one of the best deals yet with the company offering 14 premium Android apps that usually sell for over $50 for completely free.

14 free hit Android apps from the Amazon Appstore

The free apps include many popular and hit apps including Polaris Office (Reg. $13), Runtastic (Reg. $5), Swype (Reg. $4), Monopoly (Reg. $5), Sketchbook Pro (Reg. $5), and many more. The full list is below and you can head over to Amazon for all the deals launching today. 
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The US Amazon Appstore will turn 3 this Saturday, March 22nd, and to commemorative this occasion, Amazon will launch a 2-week gift giving campaign for its customers. Beginning this week, Amazon will slash up to 60% off “some of the most popular titles in the store.”

The discounts will also extend to in-app purchases:

As an added bonus, for a limited time, customers who buy in-app items within select titles including Asphalt 8, Animal Voyage, Kingdoms of Camelot, The Hobbit, Sonic Dash, World at Arms and Despicable Me: Minion Rush will receive 50% back on the purchase price in the form of Amazon Coins.

Remember, Amazon Coins can now be used by all Android devices and are a great way to save up to 10% on future app purchases.

There isn’t a main splash page promoting the celebration but you can kill some time at work today by playing with the confetti that Amazon is making rain down on the Appstore.