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gadgetnewsonline Specials currently has the Innori 22,400mAh Portable Battery Pack for $34.99 with free shipping.

This Innori battery pack weighs under a pound, but it has a large enough capacity to charge three devices at once. It can do so simultaneously via three USB ports — two made for smartphones, one for everything else — and the battery automatically doles out electricity at the right current for each device. LED indicator lights show the battery’s charging status, while another, more powerful LED matrix acts as a flashlight with a range of 65 feet.

Total of 3 outlets: 2 optimized for smartphones, 1 for tablets and other USB-powered devices
LED light with a long range of 65 feet for convenient night charging
Helpful LED light indicator functions: flashes on while charging/off when fully charged
Intelligent charging, recognizes your devices and allocates the right current automatically

Click here to grab one.

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Samsung Galaxy Android Camera w/ WiFi & 4.8” HD touchscreen (refurb) $210 shipped (Orig. $350)

Justin Kahn Apr 17 2015 - 8:40 am PT

Groupon is offering the manufacturer refurbished Samsung Galaxy Android Camera w/ WiFi and a 4.8” HD touchscreen display for $209.99 shipped. That’s around $240 under the original listing, $150 below Amazon’s new listing on similar models, and the lowest price we can find. Now this appears to be a slightly different looking model than Amazon, but either way this is the lowest price around.

It ships with the camera, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a hand strap, USB power adapter, a USB cable and features:

16.3MP digital camera
4.8” HD touchscreen display (1280×720)
21x optical zoom lens
Optical image stabilization
Captures full-HD video at 30fps
1.6GHz quad-core processor
2GB of RAM
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system
Download apps from Google Play
Built-in GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC

This model and similarly spec’d options have received a 4+ star rating from over 150 Amazon customers.

Dr. Seuss The Lorax interactive book app for iOS & Android $2 (Reg. $5)

Justin Kahn Apr 15 2015 - 12:26 pm PT

Update (4/16 8:00am): We have teamed up with Oceanhouse Media to giveaway 5 free download codes for The Lorax interactive book app on iOS. To enter the giveaway, simply follow @gadgetnewsonline on Twitter and retweet our article or Like us on Facebook and share with your friends. The giveaway will be open for 48 hours, with the winners chosen on Saturday. Good Luck!

In celebration of Earth Day 2015 on April 22nd, Dr. Seuss mobile developer Oceanhouse Media is offering The Lorax interactive book app on iOS for $1.99 (Reg. $5). Only once in the last two years have we seen the app dip below $2 on the App Store. Android users will also find the app discounted for the same price over on the Amazon App Store.

Head below for more details on The Lorax mobile book app:
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Here’s a look at the new Lara Croft: Relic Run title for iOS and Android

Justin Kahn Apr 13 2015 - 3:48 pm PT

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have teamed up with mobile game developer Simutronics on a brand new Tomb Raider title for iOS and Android. Already being test run by users in the Netherlands as of this morning, the brand new Lara Croft: Relic Run is set to hit the rest of the world in “the coming months“, according to a post on the official Tomb Raider Tumblr page this morning.

As you have likely guessed, it is another endless runner title complete with all the usual Tomb Raider fixings including what the developer calls “seamless transitions between acrobatic-inspired running, combat, vehicles, and epic boss fights, including but not limited to the return of the infamous T-Rex.“

It will be a free-to-play title once it does launch here in North America for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. For those of us outside of the Netherlands, there does appear to be a few videos on Youtube showing off some gameplay.

Be sure to head over to today’s Game/App roundup for all the best price drops across every platform, and check out the latest Free App of the Week.

On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have iPhone/Android add-on into one tiny cube

Trevor Daugherty Apr 10 2015 - 6:51 pm PT

Update (4/14 12:45pm): On-The-Go has launched its IndieGoGo campaign, if you’re interested in grabbing one they’ve got a number of different pledge options.

If you’re an avid follower of gadgetnewsonline (and we know that you are), you’re well aware of our love of battery packs, USB drives, MFi certification and all around gadgetry. It’s always interesting when companies set out to pair these things together, with varying degrees of success.

We’ve spotted something new today though, fittingly named On The Go, which aims to combine storage, charging, streaming, device tracking and more into a small package. The multi-functional connectivity on this thing is impressive, from iPhone to Android to Mac, it has everything covered…
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Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)

Apr 10 2015 - 11:02 am PT

Update (4/15 8:40am): The below Moto 360 deals from Amazon and Best Buy are now over, but you can still find discounts available at Google Play. You’ll also find the Motorola Moto360 Smartwatch Charger for $28.23 Prime shipped on Amazon right now (Reg. $40, lowest we can find).

On the morning when initial Apple Watch supplies have sold out and try on sessions are happening all around the globe, the best Android Smartwatch is down to its lowest price ever. Coincidence? Maybe, but who cares what the reason is. These prices are terrific for anyone looking to jump into Android Wear:

Motorola Moto 360 23mm Black: $179 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $250)
Motorola Moto 360 23mm Stone Leather: $179 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $250)
Motorola Moto 360 22mm Cognac: $179.99 at Best Buy (Reg. $250)
Motorola Moto 360 23mm Dark Metal: $229 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $300)
Motorola Moto 360 18mm Champagne Metal: $219 at Amazon or Best Buy (Reg. $330)
more deals here

Note: Best Buy prices are $0.99 more. Also, anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $25 on any Moto 360 Smartwatch.

It’s rated 4 out of 5 stars from Amazon reviewers and we called it “The best Android Wear smartwatch currently available.”

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Roomlia hotel savings app adds loyalty program: stay 7 nights, get 1 free

9to5 Staff Apr 7 2015 - 11:09 am PT

The popular Roomlia hotel savings application for iOS and Android is today launching an interesting new loyalty program. Basically, if you stay 7 nights, you will get a night free.

In order to get to that free night, the application will add up the amount you paid each night for your first 7 nights, and then it will credit you back the average. In most cases, this will obviously work out to an eight night free.

The cool parts about the program, which differentiate it from competitors, are that these are actual nights, not days, and the nights can be combined. You don’t need to stay 7 nights in a row to get the credit back toward an either night. You can stay for 3 nights during one trip, and 4 nights on another trip to get up to the 7.

The app is developed by a team made up of former Expedia developers, the application actually has some great deals that beat out some of the competition.

New hotels and supported cities are added each week, and users can book rooms up to 7 days in advance, for up to 5 nights at a time.

The application is free on iOS and Android, and the new loyalty card system launches today.

Samsung’s new Radiant360 R7 wireless speaker has a blimp-like design and 360 degree sound

Trevor Daugherty Apr 3 2015 - 3:41 pm PT

Wireless whole home audio is moving away from being labeled a new and expanding category to something that is refining itself as a necessary need for audio enthusiasts. We’ve seen new releases from Bang & Olufsen this year, as well as updates to Aether’s speaker, while SONOS continues to reign supreme.

This week, Samsung announced a new entry into the whole home audio competition with its Radiant360 R7 Wireless Speaker that offers a number of familiar features plus some new ones.

DeNA’s new Marvel Mighty Heroes brawler is now available on iOS & Android

Justin Kahn Apr 1 2015 - 12:15 pm PT

Developer DeNA is back at it again after last week’s release of Final Fantasy Record Keeper with an all new brawler title for iOS and Android. Chosen by Nintendo to develop its highly anticipated mobile releases, DeNA has dipped in to the world of Marvel this time in the form of the 4 player co-op beat’em up Marvel Mighty Heroes.

Head below for more details on what characters to expect and some gameplay footage in the launch trailer:
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Spotify finds an exclusive gaming console home w/ Sony’s new PlayStation Music service

Trevor Daugherty Mar 30 2015 - 2:38 pm PT

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After being teased in January, Spotify and Sony have launch it’s new PlayStation Music service today. This console exclusive deal brings over 30 million songs to both the PS4 and it’s older counterpart the PS3. Utilizing Spotify’s Connect feature, users can control playback on the console via Android or iOS. If you’ve already got a Spotify Premium subscription, you’ll be able to link that account and have full access to PlayStation Music on day one.

Full PR:

Spotify Launches on PlayStation Music Today

Hi everyone! In January, we announced PlayStation Music, a new music destination that brings Spotify to PS4, PS3, and Xperia mobile devices in 41 markets around the world. This exclusive partnership brings the best in music and the best in gaming together on PlayStation Network, and I am thrilled to announce that Spotify on PlayStation Music is coming to PS4 and PS3 today!

Spotify is the exclusive partner of PlayStation Music, and with more than 30 million songs and 1.5 billion playlists, PS4 users can soundtrack their gaming sessions with their favorite songs. To make controlling your music even easier PS4 and PS3 users will be able to take advantage of the Spotify Connect feature on the official Spotify app for Android/iOS. You can select a playlist, skip songs, adjust the volume, and more.

PlayStation Network users can easily link their accounts to Spotify and use their account to subscribe to Spotify’s Premium service, which is available for $9.99 per month. If you want to check out Spotify’s Premium service first, we have the following offers in place:

Music Unlimited subscribers with accounts active as of March 29, 2015, can receive 2 months of free access to Spotify Premium
New and existing Spotify users who have not previously received a trial of Spotify Premium can receive one month free

This is just the beginning of Spotify on PlayStation Music, which will continue to evolve. We are working with the team at Spotify to bring new and exciting features exclusively to our platforms. You can learn more at the official site.

Neo smartpen N2 instantaneously sends handwritten words and doodles to its iOS/Android app

Trevor Daugherty Mar 27 2015 - 7:27 pm PT

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Today, NeoLAB officially launched its Neo smartpen N2 following a wildly successful Kickstart campaign that raised more than over $350,000. Even more impressive is that the original goal was just $20,000. After selling some 2,500 pens during the initial round of crowdfunding, those that missed out are able to grab one today.
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Former Apple Designer takes on the mothership with new iOS and Android connected timepiece

Trevor Daugherty Mar 26 2015 - 6:23 pm PT

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It’s high times when it comes to smart watches. With the Apple Watch looming for launch in the next month, the race for your wrist is mid-stride. One former Apple designer is taking next month’s release head-on, putting a focus on creating something that is meant to last longer than this year’s product cycle.
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Relive the most epic battles from the Final Fantasy series in Record Keeper for iOS/Android

Justin Kahn Mar 26 2015 - 4:25 pm PT

DeNA, the developer Nintendo has hand picked to bring its legendary cast of characters to life on mobile, has just recently released FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper in North America. Previously only available in Japan where it has already amassed 5 million downloads, FF Record Keeper weaves an all new story by allowing players to relive the most epic moments from the series’ long history.

The game is now available for download on iOS and Android. Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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Call of Duty Strike Team for iOS/Android drops to its lowest price yet: $2 (Reg. $7)

Justin Kahn Mar 26 2015 - 8:51 am PT

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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InfiniteUSB cables offer an endless supply of USB ports for your laptop

Justin Kahn Mar 24 2015 - 3:11 pm PT

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In many cases we have to swap out USB devices when connecting with our laptops due to there not being enough ports. Otherwise, users tend to resort to USB hubs and things of that nature. While these options do work, the folks over at InfiniteUSB seem to think they have a better way.

Google really wants you to buy a Chromecast, latest freebie mix worth $80

9to5 Staff Mar 20 2015 - 8:41 am PT

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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Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games

Trevor Daugherty Mar 19 2015 - 3:44 pm PT

Atari is joining the fitness craze today, releasing details on its new free workout app for iOS and Android. The Atari Fit App will work in tandem with popular fitness trackers such as FitBit and Jawbone, to collect data. It will also import and export data with Apple’s HealthKit and other apps like Run Keeper and Google Fit. Atari has a full compliment of workout routines built into the app, focusing on full-body circuit workouts, running programs, and conditioning.

So what makes this different from other fitness apps? Working out with the Atari Fit app unlocks rewards, including popular titles from the game maker, including Pong, Super Breakout, and Centipede. Additionally, users will be able to use milestones to receive Walgreen’s Balance Rewards as well.

Download for iOS or Android.

Atari® Enters Fitness Market with Launch of the Atari Fit™ App, a Robust Mobile Experience for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

NEW YORK, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Atari®, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced the launch of Atari Fit™ for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Available on the App Store and Google Play, Atari Fit is a rich fitness app that incentivizes users to get fit, stronger and healthier while earning points to unlock fan-favorite Atari games including Pong®, Super Breakout®, and Centipede®.

According to research from NPD Group, more than 25 percent of US consumers use smartphone fitness apps. Furthermore, some of the most avid fitness app consumers (62 percent) include middle-aged women, who use their fitness apps 3x more than the average customer – an audience of significant overlap with casual gaming. Unlike other exercise apps, Atari Fit motivates consumers to reach their health goals with a gamified mobile experience that combines the best of the gaming and fitness industry.

Atari Fit was developed in collaboration with fitness expert Michael Porter, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – certified personal trainer and performance enhancement specialist. Featuring over 100 exercises, 30+ workout plans and customizable programs including full-body circuit workouts, running programs, and conditioning routines, Atari Fit is designed to challenge users at every level – from those just beginning their fitness journeys to the most active exercise enthusiasts.

“Atari Fit provides a great balance of fitness and fun,” said Porter. “The certified programs are safe, effective, and give users access to really comprehensive fitness routines, while additional features like the tracking capabilities, daily tips, Atari games, and multiple social components encourage users to engage with fitness in their every-day life.”

Atari Fit is compatible with the industry’s most popular wearable health and fitness devices, including Fitbit, Jawbone, and Android Wear devices. It can also aggregate data from other world-renowned fitness apps such as RunKeeper, Apple Health, and Google Fit – allowing users to aggregate all of their fitness activity in one location while tapping into the robust set of tracking capabilities to capture the user’s distance, speed, pace, time and calories burned within the comprehensive log-book.

Atari is working with Walgreens to bring real-world rewards through the Walgreens Balance® Rewards for healthy choices program. By engaging with Atari Fit, gamers and non-gamers alike can earn Balance Rewards loyalty program points, which are redeemable at Walgreens locations nation-wide or at Walgreens.com.

Featuring multiple social components, Atari Fit users can exercise individually or in collaboration with friends in multiplayer mode. Players can join a team, workout or race against each other, and track activity statistics for group encouragement. At the end of workouts, users can post updates on Twitter and Facebook to share achievements and personal fitness bests with friends. The unlockable Atari games also grants users access to worldwide leaderboards where they can rank their Pong, Super Breakout, and Centipede skills against other players.

“With Atari Fit, players from around the globe can exercise, play and get healthy together by providing a gamified fitness experience unlike any other app currently available,” said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari, Inc. “By uniting the universal need to exercise and live healthfully with the entertaining experience unique to Atari games, we’ve created an app that proves fitness can be fun.”

Development partners for Atari Fit include 8BitFit, a company focused on the gamification of fitness, and Gametheory, an award-winning production studio.

For the latest Atari Fit news and updates, visit www.AtariFit.com, follow @AtariFit on Twitter and Like us https://www.facebook.com/AtariFit on Facebook.

The Atari Fit app is free-to-download on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Google Play.

About Atari
Atari (www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

About 8BitFit
8BitFit helps people reach their fitness goals with smartphone-based games that make exercise less boring and more fun. For more information, visit www.8bitfit.com.

About Gametheory
Gametheory is a development and ideas studio focused on bringing fun into the world. We produce games, apps, and gamification strategies. Gametheory believes the best future is one focused on natural engagement- transforming tedious and dull to satisfying and exciting. We believe in a karmic user connection: the more you give users to enjoy, the more time, data, and loyalty you get in return. For more information, visit http://www.gametheoryco.com/.

IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS, Mac & Android is now available

Justin Kahn Mar 18 2015 - 2:59 pm PT

Initially unveiled back in January, IK Multimedia’s latest mutli-platform audio interface is now ready to ship. Much like its predecessor, iRig 2 provides a quick and reliable recording/monitoring solution for guitar players but with a few new features packed in. On top of around 5 years of additional development, the new iRig will support iOS/Mac devices as well as all Android 5.0 tablets and smartphones.

While we have seen a few offerings from IK in the Android space previously, this is technically the first fully featured (and supported) audio interface available for users on Google’s mobile operating system. Head below to find out more about what the iRig 2 has to offer and the devices it supports:
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Considering an Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users

Trevor Daugherty Mar 16 2015 - 4:56 pm PT

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Now that all the Apple Watch details are laid out for consumers, there is a big choice to be made for those interested in purchasing a timepiece with smart functionality. The Apple Watch will start at $349, with most of our readers electing for a $400 model, although early adoption levels seem to be low. If you’re thinking that a lower priced watch is more appropriate, it looks like you’re not alone. With the Pebble Time making a timely appearance on Kickstarter, many have chosen to back the lower priced option. In fact, following the Apple Watch keynote, Pebble saw a 167% funding increase.

Despite all the new releases and hype, the original Pebble is still capable of getting the job done at a more affordable price.

Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)

Mar 16 2015 - 12:31 pm PT

Tile came out competitively priced at $25 per tracker, but the price hasn’t really budged since its release. You could opt to buy a multi-pack to get a lower per tracker price, but that’s not helpful if you’re just looking to try it out.

Our first documented price drop on a single Tile tracker is your opportunity to get into the game: Amazon is currently charging just $19.99 for one, a drop of 20% from its regular price of $25.

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Tile helps you keep track of the things that matter most to you. Attach it to your keys, TV remote, suitcase, iPad and then you’ll be able to keep tabs on the item within a 100 ft. radius. Tile also remembers the last known location of a lost item so you’ll have a helpful starting point in locating lost items outside Tile’s reach. The iOS/Android app supports up to 8 Tiles.

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The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities

Trevor Daugherty Mar 13 2015 - 5:08 pm PT

It’s a crowded world for those in the wearable and fitness tracking industry. Now with Apple breathing down the neck of the competition, it is key for these companies to find a way to stand out. Up and comer Atlas is beginning to detail its new Wristband, which offers a number of interesting features. This uniquely designed fitness tracker has one standout feature, the ability to recognize and track different workout activities using a proprietary algorithm. Not just, swimming versus running, but butterfly versus backstroke. Or push-ups versus triangle push-ups.

The design is fairly unique too, think Pebble Watch meets Nike Fuelband.

Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

Donna Enzmann Mar 3 2015 - 11:30 pm PT

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Perfect-pad status is yours–remotely–at the toggle of your smartphone, with the Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb. This smart-bulb app system lets you choose from millions of subtleties of shades and colors, dimming or brightening the bulb remotely, in any room (the app controls up to ten bulbs!) with just a few taps on your phone. Set timers, create presets, allow auto-dimming as you go to sleep, and save serious money on lighting costs: this special color-changing bulb use 90% less energy than traditional ones and offers about 25,000 hours of lighting. (By contrast, your average CFL lasts about 8000 hours with NONE of the fun.)

For $34 (30% 0ff), grab it before it’s gone, and get going on the perfect lighting for gaming, binge-watching, or…um…anything else.

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ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader

Mar 3 2015 - 4:30 pm PT

MicroSD cards pack gigabytes of storage into a space about the size of your fingernail. That’s why it has become the go-to storage choice for most mobile devices. If your phone or computer doesn’t natively support microSD then you’ll need an adapter or USB reader.

ADATA’s microReader may be your new top choice when looking to access data on a microSD card, especially while on-the-go.
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Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam

Trevor Daugherty Mar 2 2015 - 5:32 pm PT

We haven’t seen much in the way of major innovation when it comes to surveillance cameras, with Dropcam and Foscam pretty well dominating the space in recent years. Today, we’re seeing something new from Panasonic with its Nubo monitoring camera, which features 4G connectivity and a waterproof design. They proudly proclaim that this is the “world’s first” camera design to lean on a cellular connection instead of WiFi.

It’s chock full of features, head below for full details, pricing and availability.

Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums from Beck and Drake, $3 movies, discounted apps, more

Mar 2 2015 - 5:07 pm PT

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.

NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android

Justin Kahn Mar 2 2015 - 2:11 pm PT

Just in time for the highly anticipated main console/PC release, today Warner Bros. and developer NeatherRealm have also announced a brand new Mortal Kombat X title coming to mobile platforms. While described as a “free-to-play fighting/card-battler hybrid”, the new iOS/Android title looks to bring the same “iconic visceral combat” and “vicious graphics” MK fans are used to.

Head below for a closer look in the announcement trailer, plus more details on which characters and gameplay features will be crossing over from the main console title:
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Mad Catz brings console style gaming to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

Trevor Daugherty Feb 27 2015 - 5:56 pm PT

Mad Catz is adding to its line of popular gaming controllers, but this time its put a focus on Android devices. The L.Y.N.X.3 Mobile Wireless Controller is a “highly-compact mobile game controller” that can collapse for travel and has a full-range of controls that you’d expect from a full-sized console.

Head below for full details, pricing and availability.

Buy a new smartphone (including iPhone 6/Plus) at Best Buy and get a free $150 or $200 gift card

Feb 27 2015 - 5:20 pm PT

(Update 2/27 6:36pm): Our apologies, this promo is only for new activations, not upgrades. The original draft of this post was incorrect.

Best Buy will give you a free $150 or $200 gift card when you activate a line with any new smartphone on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint. You’ll need to do so using carrier installment plans: Verizon Edge, AT&T Next, or Sprint Easy Pay/Leasing — upgrades of any kind and of course, full-priced no-commitment smartphone purchases are not eligible for the gift card bonus.

AT&T and Verizon new line activations will yield a free $150 gift card, while Sprint will get you $200 (in-store only).

The promo covers a range of smartphones including iPhone 6/Plus (in-store pickup only), iPhone 5s/c, LG G2, HTC One M8, Nokia Lumia 1520, and several others.

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Control Siri, iTunes and your iPhone’s camera from afar w/ Satechi’s Bluetooth buttons

Trevor Daugherty Feb 25 2015 - 5:38 pm PT

Technology has created a much more accessible world, with nearly everything right at our fingertips. The thing is, sometimes we still just want easier access to a button, switch or that USB port in the back of your computer. Satechi has set out to solve this problem with three Bluetooth-enabled buttons meant to interact with a myriad of devices.

The BT Button Series is a trilogy of stick-on thin circles that pair with a device via Bluetooth and enables the user to complete certain tasks. They come in a slim circle design with an aluminum metal outer edge and are compatible with iOS devices and Android OS 4.4.4 or later. From selfies to Siri, these products have an eye for making digital life just a touch more accessible – head below to find out how.

Microsoft announces free Office 365 for students and teachers worldwide, includes at home downloads of software

Trevor Daugherty Feb 25 2015 - 4:10 pm PT

Good news coming down the pipeline for students and teachers this week: Microsoft has announced that they will be offering a free Office 365 subscription to anyone, worldwide, with an eligible email address. This includes a 1TB OneDrive allotment and free download of Microsoft Office software on up to five PCs or Macs and five mobile devices (iOS, Android and Windows). Previously, this was offered in the United States but has since expanded to the rest of the world.

A personal subscription typically retails for $9.99/month or $99/year, so this has some nice savings potential. This is big news on the iOS side of things, previously a subscription was required to get the full benefits of the app, something that has been much discussed since its initial release.

To check your eligibility (or your child’s), head over to the student account page, likewise for teachers. After entering your school provided email address, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on finalizing your subscription and download links to grab the software. The main requirement is for your educational institution to have previously purchased Microsoft Office, if you are a user at school then you’ll likely be eligible for this deal.

Not eligible for free Office 365? Qualifying tablets from Best Buy now include a Office 365 subscription or you can grab via this HP Stream deal from Microsoft. Dropbox users still have the opportunity to add quite a bit of OneDrive storage for free.

We’ve also rounded up the best student discounts on electronics, food, games and more.

Students worldwide can now check eligibility for free Office from their school

by Office 365 Team, on February 23, 2015 | 11 Comments | 194

Last week, at a public event held by the New York City Department of Education, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced free Office for all of their 1.1M students plus teachers. The room—filled with students and teachers—erupted with cheers.

But New York is not alone.

Millions of students around the world are eligible for free Office from their school and today we are announcing that we’ve made it easy for all eligible students globally to sign up themselves to get Office 365 and install free Office.*

That includes the 5.5 million eligible students in Australia, the nearly 5 million eligible students in Germany, 7 million more in Brazil, 1.3 million at Anadolu University in Turkey, every student in Hong Kong and millions more.

This service was previously available only in the U.S., but beginning today it can be accessed by any eligible student or teacher where Office 365 is available. You’ll need a valid school email address to complete the sign up.

To check if you’re eligible for free Office from your school:

Students—Go to office.com/getoffice365 and enter a school-provided email address.
Teachers—Go to office.com/teachers and enter your school-provided email address.

Students getting Office at no additional cost to schools is a benefit Microsoft provides to education institutions that buy Office for faculty and staff. That means teachers can also sign up and enjoy all the benefits of Office connected to a cloud service, like using the OneNote Class Notebook.

Once signed up for Office 365 you get:

The latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access and Publisher installed on up to five PCs or Macs and up to five mobile devices like iPad, Android and Windows tablets.
1TB of storage on OneDrive you can use to store and share all your documents across all your devices.
Office Online for in-browser editing, collaboration and co-authoring

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

Trevor Daugherty Feb 19 2015 - 6:02 pm PT

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)

Feb 13 2015 - 7:30 am PT

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.

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

Justin Kahn Feb 11 2015 - 8:24 am PT

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)

Donna Enzmann Feb 5 2015 - 12:00 pm PT

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

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.

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

Stephen Hall Feb 4 2015 - 3:44 pm PT

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

Stephen Hall Feb 3 2015 - 4:20 pm PT

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

Trevor Daugherty Jan 27 2015 - 4:31 pm PT

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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LG G2 w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (factory unlocked) $210 shipped (Reg. $299)

Stephen Hall Jan 26 2015 - 3:08 pm PT

An LG G2 has popped up on eBay via qualitycellz at a super-low price, shipped for $210. These usually retail around $300 or more, so this deal knocks about $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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Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones (white) $85 shipped (orig. $250)

Trevor Daugherty Jan 22 2015 - 5:05 pm PT

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

Justin Kahn Jan 22 2015 - 3:23 pm PT

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…

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

Justin Kahn Jan 21 2015 - 8:05 am PT

gadgetnewsonline 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):

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter $25 Prime shipped – lowest price ever (Reg. $40). http://t.co/PAxljaJsmE pic.twitter.com/JK6ph0x4kk

— gadgetnewsonline (@gadgetnewsonline) January 19, 2015

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More on the Blumoo Home Theater Universal RF Remote Control:

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.

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

Justin Kahn Jan 20 2015 - 2:55 pm PT

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.

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

Justin Kahn Jan 19 2015 - 10:47 am PT

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.*

Send us your number below, and we will text your first code directly to your mobile device.

Enter your coupon code at checkout on the Expedia App.

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

Trevor Daugherty Jan 8 2015 - 3:59 pm PT

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.

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

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.

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

Jeremy Horwitz Dec 29 2014 - 11:39 am PT

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.

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

Justin Kahn Dec 29 2014 - 11:14 am PT