EA has now unleashed the new Need for Speed: No Limits on both iOS and Android worldwide. Previously soft-launched in the Netherlands and Taiwan, No Limits is the very first original NFS title developed exclusively for mobile devices.
Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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With news of the 2nd Gen. Google Chromecast still fresh off the presses, we’re seeing new offers for existing Chromecast owners for a Free Movie Rental of your choice from Google Play. This is a $3-$6 value depending which movie you choose of course. You can also get the chance to try out Google Play Music for 90 days free.
All you have to do to redeem these offers is to first make sure your Chromecast is plugged in and discoverable, visit the offers page, select your device and you’re all set.
Don’t have a Chromecast yet? You can find the 2nd Gen models here.
Google Play currently has a trove of ‘Best of’ albums available for free from a diverse range of artists including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Nas, 311, and many more.
Google Play is currently offering Jason Derulo’s Everything is 4 album as a free download. If you were to grab it from iTunes or Amazon it would cost you $7.99. This 11-track album includes the hit song Want to Want Me along with appearances by Meghan Trainor, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and other music superstars.
While you’re over at Google play, you might as well pick up some other freebies from Sia and Britney Spears.
Google Play is currently offering The Very Best of Britney Spears for free. There’s 14 tracks as a part of this collection worth a total value of $18. Amazon currently charges $6 for this album. You’ll have to be logged in to your Google account to see the reduced price. Top tracks include: …Baby One More Time, Crazy, Stronger and Toxic. 
Google Play is back at it again with another solid freebie MP3 album download. This time around blues legend Buddy Guy is getting the nod with the Google Play Deluxe Edition of his Born To Play Guitar album now available for free. This album is regularly listed at $1.29 per track or $9.99 for the album on Amazon and iTunes, both of which don’t include the 2 extra bonus songs.
App development is surprisingly easy with the right tuition. The Hot Java Android Coding Bundle teaches all the necessary skills through five beginner-friendly video courses. You can currently grab it for $29 at 9to5Toys Specials.
Google Play is offering free downloads of The Sound of Yo-Yo Ma album right now. Regularly listed at $7 or around $1 per song, this Google Play exclusive can now be had for nothing. The album features 8 songs including the famous cellist’s take on Ave Maria (it’s fantastic). You’ll need to be logged in to your Google Play account to redeem the discount.
Acer via eBay offers its manufacturer refurbished 13-inch Chromebook Laptop for $259.99. But when you add it to your cart, the price drops to only $208 shipped (before taxes). That’s $172 off the original list price, $186 less than Amazon’s current price and the lowest we’ve ever seen for it. This is unlike our previous Chromebook posts we had for around $100, because this Acer has 32GB of storage as appose to only $16GB, and it has 4GB of memory rather than only 2GB.
Features include:
A 90-day warranty from Acer applies. It received 4.1/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.
Google Play has Ed Sheeran’s 2014 album ‘X’ for only $0.99 as a digital download. You could expect to pay about $12 regularly for this album, but now you can get all 12 tracks for less than the price of 1 song. It includes the popular titles “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph” and 10 others to enjoy. It goes for $12.49 on Amazon and $10.99 on iTunes currently
The Google Play Store is now offering its Play: Country Hits list of songs as a free download. This is over $12 worth of some of the hottest country songs. Standout tracks include Jake Owen’s Beachin’, Lonely Eyes by Chris Young and A Guy Walks into a Bar by Tyler Farr.
The above offers are currently available free of charge just for being a Chromecast owner. Most notably is a free movie rental from Google Play. You can choose from thousands of titles and start streaming right away. All you have to do is make sure your Chromecast is plugged in and running and visit the Chromecast offers page to redeem your free movie.
If you don’t have a Chromecast yet, or if you’re looking to expand to another TV in your houseyou can get one refurbed from Groupon for $18 ($20 minus $2 w/code HOT3) + $3.99 shipping (unless you buy $30 more in good at Groupon), also Amazon has a new one for $29.99 Prime shipped.
Google has selected Sago Mini Space Explorer as its Family Friendly Android App of the Week. It typically sells for $3 on Google Play and you can now download it to all your Android devices for free. This game is developed by Sago Sago, which has a number of 4+ rated kids apps available.
Head below for more details and to see the game in action:
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If you’re into wirelessly streaming audio to a set of speakers, your options seem endless. From AirPlay to Bluetooth to Sonos and LG, options abound in this time of less cords and greater convenience. Google recently got into the mix with its Google Cast for audio standard. However, the roll out has been slow and still isn’t available on many products. Google already has audio and video streaming capabilities with Chromecast, but that is limited to TV with its HDMI input.
A nifty little Kickstarter campaign has a plan to bring Chromecast’s wireless streaming capabilities to your speaker system with a dongle add-on. It’s an intriguing hack that seems so simple, you’d wish you would’ve thought of it…
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Google has announced that it is partnering with Yubico, makers of USB and wireless security technologies, to offer 50% off its U2F security key for eligible Google for Work customers. These small USB thumb drives provide an alternative to two-step authentication which typically relies on SMS messages or Google’s Authentication app. Yubico’s U2F security key regularly retails for $18. Eligible Google accounts can receive a 50% discount, dropping the final price to $9. Visit this page to check to see if you’re eligible for the discount.
This new security option was first introduced by Google back in the fall of last year. Yubico’s thumb drive uses the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol to deliver authentication. By plugging the USB drive into your computer, Google Chrome can recognize the device and login to services such as Google Work. Since Yubico and Google use the U2F protocol, additional services can also utilize this service for two-factor authentication as well.
Full details below.
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Molson, the well-known Canadian beer company is teaming up with Google on a rather interesting new marketing project. Leveraging Google’s translation/speech recognition software, Molson has built a special, one-of-a-kind fridge that only opens when you say just the right thing to it. The fridge isn’t for sale or mass produced, instead it will be placed out in public and filled with free beer for the taking. However, it’ll be a little more difficult than “Open Sesame” to get your hands on it:
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Google has started offering Chromecast users a pretty sweet deal today. The company is offering all Chromecast owners a free movie rental from the Play Store and the list of movies that you can choose from is pretty impressive. Google is offering up modern day titles such as American Sniper, Lucy, Unbroken, Interstellar, Fifty Shades of Grey, and We’re the Millers for free as part of this promotion.
Groupon, once again, has the manufacturer refurbished Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for $24 shipped. That’s $15 off the cost of a new one and tied with our previous mentions as the lowest we’ve seen for it (outside of a special coupon or combo deal).
The Chromecast lets you stream from your smartphone, laptop or tablet, access to Netflix, Hulu Plus, WatchESPN and more. Some of the current promotions you get as a Chromecast user include a free rental from Google Play, one month pass of UFC, and more:
Update (5/21 10:45am):
Both Amazon Instant Video and iTunes are offering HD rentals of the 2014 Oscar award winning film Whiplash for just $0.99. Regularly $4.99 to rent, this is the lowest we have seen an HD rental for the film go for. The buying price has also been dropped from $14.99 down to $9.99 on both Amazon and iTunes, much better than the $20+ you’ll pay from Google. It stars Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, who took home the Academy Award for best supporting actor, and follows a young, aspiring jazz drummer “in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory.”
Today’s Blu-ray deals:
David Guetta’s 2014 Listen album is on sale at Google Play for just $0.99. This 14-track album is currently selling for $6.99 at iTunes and $11.49 at Amazon.
1. Dangerous (feat. Sam Martin)
2. What I did for Love (feat. Emeli Sandé)
3. No Money no Love (feat. Elliphant & Ms. Dynamite)
4. Lovers on the Sun (feat. Sam Martin)
5. Goodbye Friend (feat. The Script)
6. Lift me up (feat. Nico & Vinz, Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
7. Listen (feat. John Legend)
8. Bang my Head (feat. Sia)
9. Yesterday (feat.Bebe Rexha)
10. Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack)
11. Sun Goes Down (feat. MAGIC! & Sonny Wilson)
12. S.T.O.P (feat. Ryan Tedder)
13. I’ll Keep Loving you (feat. Jaymes Young & Birdy)
14. The Whisperer (feat. Sia)
Four different Ben Kenney albums are available for free on Google Play. Ben was in both The Roots and Incubus. These albums will run you $9-$10 each on iTunes.
Google Play is currently handing out two free months of its Unlimited All Access Music service. While you can always grab one month for free as a trial, today’s deal packs an extra 30 days on for nothing. After the usual 30 day grace period, All Access will regularly run you $9.99 per month, bringing you a total savings of $10 today. This is only for new subscribers, not renewals.
With Unlimited access, you can listen to the million of songs in the Google Play catalogue as much as you want with no ads. You’ll find a series of mood based radio stations/playlists, and full syncing of your personal library on all your devices.
Looking for premium streaming for even less? Spotify is currently offering 3 months of its primetime service for just $0.99 right now.
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The Fleksy keyboard app is a popular option among both iOS and Android users for its creative and customizable options. Recently updated with hotkey shortcuts, case-sensitive layouts and previously with built-in GIF support, Android users can now get it for free. Regularly listed for $2 on Google Play and the Amazon App Store, you can now activate the full version inside the free trial. Simply head over to Google Play and download Fleksy + GIF Keyboard Free, where you’ll find a free upgrade link inside the app right after the installation process. This promotion will run for a week according to Fleksy’s update on the Google Play page
Head below for more details:
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Just moments after the LG Watch Urbane became available on the Google Store, the price of LG’s G Watch R has dropped from $299 to $249. As pointed out before, the Watch Urbane is similar to the G Watch R in almost every way except for design. The G Watch R features stainless steel body with a brushed metal finish, while the Watch Urbane features a more high-end look and is available in gold and silver.
The G Watch R features a 1.3-inch OLED display with a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 300 processor and 410mAh battery. It’s also dust resistant and can be immersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
You can read our thoughts on the G Watch R here and buy it for $249 on the Google Store now. At that price point, it’s a pretty solid deal.
Motorola’s rounded Android Wear offering, the Moto 360, has also received a price cut. The device is down to $179.99 from its initial price point of $249.99. This is the second time recently that Motorola and Google have cut the price of the 360.
Acer via Amazon offers its factory refurbished 11.6-inch Chromebook (model CB3-111-C670) for only $139.99 shipped. That’s $34 less than one in new condition, $60 off the list price, and the lowest we can find.
It has an Intel Celeron N2830 Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2 GB of SDRAM. With 16 GB internal storage and a 11.6-inch screen with resolution of 1366×768. Also, it comes with the latest ChromeOS and has an 8.5-hour battery life. It receives impressive 4.4/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon shoppers.
A 90-day warranty from Acer applies and it has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor.
We also found the Dell (CRM3120-1667BLK) 11.6-Inch Chromebook for a low $189.99 shipped. That’s $60 off the list price and $31 less than most other retailers.
It features an Intel Celeron N2840 Processor with 2GB DDR3L memory and a 16GB SSD drive. It’s been tested for durability, pressure, temperature, humidity, shock and vibration so “it can handle the unpredictable.” It also comes standard with the latest ChromeOS as well.
This Dell received 4.6/5 stars from customers at Amazon.
Some other notable Chromebooks:
Not ready to buy? Try your luck at winning a new Pixel for free by entering this contest at 9to5Toys specials.
Following up on its impressive 4K UHDTV announcement today, Sony has also provided information on its new soundbars and A/V receivers for 2015. The Tokyo-based company has spared little in the way of connectivity on these home audio products.
Sony has nailed every feature that we’d want in a soundbar or A/V receiver, head below to find out more…
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A few days after VIZIO announced its new line of 4K televisions, Sony is delving into the details of its latest UHDTV products. Although price points make it clear that the latter is not attempting to compete with the former.
Sony has a number of features that standout amongst the sea of recently released 4K televisions, most notably an ultra-thin design that puts one of Apple’s flagship products to shame…
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Big upgrades are coming to LG’s line of Music Flow speakers. Today, the South Korean-based manufacturer has released details on new wireless speakers and soundbars that expand its previously announced offerings while bringing new software compatibility with Google Cast and other services.
Seven new speakers will be available from LG with the expanded capability of Google’s services. Each new model fits a different need for consumers with wireless and portable speakers as well as soundbars in this round of releases.
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Google Play offers the following 5 songs for nothing down today. So why are you reading this get over there now and claim your free music! That’s about a $7 savings over purchasing the songs by themselves.
Note: Each song individually will still cost $1.29, You must download the Pop Hits bundle to get them all for free.
Initially launching back in September of 2013, Activision’s Call of Duty: Strike Team for iOS has hit its lowest price ever today on the App Store. Regularly listed at $7, you can grab the first/third person hybrid shooter for just $1.99 today. The Apple Editor’s Choice game has a 4 star rating from 7,079 reviewers.
Android gamers will also find the title on sale over at Google Play for $1.99 as well. Head below for more detials:
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If you haven’t yet treated your TV to a Chromecast stick to stream content from your Android devices, Google would really like you to do so. The company has been playing with its mix of freebies again, with $80 worth on offer if you buy between today and 19th April.
Current offers include three-month trial subscriptions to Google Play Music, DramaFever and Sesame Street GO, as well as one month of Qelio Concerts and a free Play Movies rental thrown in – and you can even save a few bucks on Amazon at the moment …
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If you’re a big LOTR fan, you’ll certainly want to grab the prequel: The Hobbit for $2.99 at Google Play. This “great modern classic” typically retails for $11 more.
Now a major motion picture
A great modern classic and the prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book ReviewJ. R. R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
Google Play offers the American Top 40 Hits 1960 collection with 308 originals for $3.99 with digital download. This is equivalent to a $212 value, as these songs typically go for $.69 individually at Google Play. This collection includes hits from Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and many more.
Google Play is celebrating its 3rd Birthday with 33 deals on music, movies, apps and more.
There are several standout deals but the ones you should make a bee line for include $0.99 albums from Drake, Daft Punk and Beck’s Grammy-winning album, Morning Phase. On the film side you can choose from movies starting at just $2.99 including The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and Hurt Locker. As for apps, Facetune and Runtastic Running Pro are on sale for $0.10.
Head over the the main promo page to discover all of the deals Google is offering up.
Oceanhouse Media as kicked off its annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale offering as many 60+ book apps for up to 80% off across the App Store, Google Play, Amazon and the Nook marketplace. You’ll also find deals on subscriptions inside the Dr. Seuss Treasury app which includes up to 55 books in one as well as on collections/app bundles (iOS only).
This deal is set to run from now through March 9th, coinciding with Dr. Suess’s Birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2nd. Head below for a complete break down of all the available deals:
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While it may be getting too cold for comfort outside you can get toasty at home with a good movie tonight. Amazon Instant Video has a selection of titles you can own for $4.99 or less today. Similar deals are also available from Google Play. Some of the more notable ones are:
Let’s talk about irony. Jason Aldean followed Taylor Swift’s lead and pulled his latest album from Spotify over issues with the services payment structure. Now, you can download a DRM-free copy of his Old Boots, New Dirt album from Google Play for free. So, while it was a blow when Aldean pulled his latest album from Spotify, today’s deal brings it to everyone for free and we’re all for that.
Enough chatter. Get downloading.
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For Valentine’s Day, Google is offering some Chromecast owners a $6 credit good towards any movie on Google Play. Don’t have a Chromecast yet? You can find a refurbished one at Groupon for $25. We’ve found the offer on our Chromecast players and heard similar reports from several readers, but there’s a chance that Google didn’t extend the promo to everyone. Fire up your Chromecast to see if you’re eligible.
If you’ve never redeemed offers from the Chromecast site before: First, make sure your Chromecast is plugged in and discoverable, then select it from the pull down menu and the offers listed below should appear on screen.
So once you’ve redeemed your free credit offer, take a look at the list of top movies and pick out something for you and your Valentine!
Legal:
Unless otherwise explicitly stated, offers are provided by third parties, and are not provided by Google. Offers may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Google is not responsible for the availability or the provision of any third-party offer or for conducting any third-party offer program. For questions about a specific offer, please contact the offering entity.
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.
You can pick up a free copy of Steve Aoki’s Neon Future I album on Google Play today. The September 2014 release features the singles “Born to Get Wild” and “Delirious,” along with special appearances from will.i.am, Fall Out Boy, Flux Pavillion, Waka Flocka and more. Each song typically sells for $1 each and the album goes for $8 and $7 on iTunes and Amazon respectively.
Google Play is offering a free download of the Here’s the Metal compilation from December 2014. This 13 track collection of heavy metal songs includes hits from Machine Head, Sister Sin, At the Gates and more.
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.
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.
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.
We’re now nearing the end of the year, and it looks as if Google is already ready to celebrate, offering a collection of dozens of albums on sale at prices $1.99 and up. There’s a lot of great music being offered in this sale, from Modest Mouse to Paramore to Skrillex—there’s something for basically anyone.
Here are some notable offerings:
As for albums coming in at the base $1.99 pricetag, there are a couple country offerings:
To check out the rest of what Google has listed, be sure to check out “The Big Sale” promotional page on Google Play.
Long gone are the days of a traditional movie renting experience. No longer do we have to travel for miles in the snow just to pick up a rental for movie night. Today we can scroll through the newest releases and watch them without leaving the couch. But if you’re like me, you still have people on your gift list stuck in the 1990’s, who are in desperate need of a digital wake up call.
Below, I have my favorite media streamers you still have time to give to people on your list.
Amazon offers the ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch HD with Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage & 4GB RAM (Model B00JI9HISQ) for $229 with free shipping. That’s $100 off for this recently released double RAM and double local storage configuration. Features:
OK with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and Green on White? $180 please.
Get in the Christmas spirit with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s The Christmas Attic album for free on Google Play. This seventeen track album is currently priced at $12.99 on iTunes and from $5.99 on Amazon.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s second album, Christmas Attic, may not be as focused or serious as Christmas Eve, but it is just as enjoyable and maybe even more consistent, thanks to Paul O’Neill’s increasingly impressive compositions and an improved musicality. [A bonus track edition appeared in 1998.] Description provided by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
Google Play is offering the tracks (above) for free today (to new subscribers in hopes to get you to use its services in the future). Google reminds you that you can import your iTunes library at no charge and that you open yourself to host of other offers by joining the Google Play team.
Artists in todays offer include Rihanna, David Guetta, Greenday, and more.
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.
