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…
Update (5/21 10:45am): Best Buy has a couple of Metalpak Blu-ray for $7.99 and Steelbook Blu-rays for $9.99. These hit titles include Transformers, Karate Kid, and many more. Amazon has the Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] for $14.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+) Amazon is offering the 36-track Complete Clapton mp3 album download for $4.99 (Reg. $14+, lowest we…
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…
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.
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
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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…
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.
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.
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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…
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…
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.
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:
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 …
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…
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…
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:
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: Inception The Butler Napoleon Dynamite The Matrix The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
You love games, but your girlfriend or wife doesn’t. My goal is to change that. This week, gadgetnewsonline 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.
Google Play is offering Linking Park’s latest album The Hunting Party for free. This album retails for $9 at Amazon for a digital download. Released in the summer of 2014, The Hunting Party was named Loudwire’s “Best Rock Album of 2014”.
Google Play offers Eric Church’s latest album, The Outsiders, as a free download. Eric is one of the most popular artists in country music today. This album was released February of this year and is currently $7.99 from iTunes and $6.99 from Amazon. While you’re at it you should also download these free holiday songs from…
Update (12/8 1:00pm): Target has Chromecast for $22.99. Redeem Google’s latest promo (below) to drop its effective price down to $2.99.
Google has just launched a new offer that extends a free $20 Google Play credit to anyone who purchases a Chromecast by December 21. According to the offer details, only Chromecasts purchased between December 7 and December 21 will be eligible for the free credit, but we were able to take advantage of it on our previously purchased Chromecasts.
You can check if you’re eligible for this promo by pointing your Chrome browser to chromecast.com/offers. The credit expires on January 31, 2016 and can be used on movies, music, apps, and other media. However, it can’t be used towards the purchase of any hardware. Only open to US residents.
Google Play, Amazon, and Best Buy are all promoting this offer for new Chromecast buyers.
At this point Google is pretty much paying you to own a Chromecast. Just recently, we’ve seen Google hand out free movies, Hulu Plus and Play subscriptions.
As a Chromecast user, you get free offers from time to time. Today, you can get the first X-Men movie for free when you follow these directions: First, make sure you have the “Google Cast” extension installed on your laptop’s chrome browser Then, go to https://cast.google.com/chromecast/offers/ Agree to the Terms and Conditions and hit continue. Then, “Select Your Device,” then using…
Amazon has the recently released 13-inch Acer Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0) for $199.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the original price tag, $50 or more under the average selling price from a trusted retailer and the best price we’ve found on this model since it released just over two months ago in late September.
To make the deal even sweeter, Google is offering 1TB of free Google Drive storage ($10/month for a total value of $240) with the purchase of any Chromebook (from an authorized reseller) right now. The offer is eligible on Chromebook purchases from now through December 31, 2014 and can be redeemed here.
The CB5-311 has a 13-inch, 1920 x 1080 display, 11 hours of battery life, 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage all running on a NVIDIA Tegra K1 Quad Core 2.1 GHz Processor. It also has an SD card reader, 802.11AC Wi-Fi featuring MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0, built-In HD webcam, and USB/HDMI connectivity. More specs below.
This model has so far received a 4.1/5 star rating from 50 Amazon customers. You can check out more great Chromebook options to pair up with the free 1TB Google Drive storage in our previous roundup.
Google is starting out Cyber Monday with up to 50% off “top titles” including apps, games, music, movies, books, and more on the Play Store. Deals include a wide range of content like movies including The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in HD for $9.99 down from the regular $17.99 price and Fight Club for $4.99 down from $9.99.
Lowe’s has gone live with many of its Black Friday deals. Amongst the bunch is the Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd generation) for $199 shipped. That’s $50 below list and the best price we’ve ever seen. Thousands of Amazon reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
It seems that Amazon is finally throwing in the towel with its Fire Phone. After the hype leading up to its launch, Fire Phone has been struggling to stay afloat. It’s best to think of the Fire Phone as a smaller version of a Kindle Fire tablet, but with a few extra gimmicks and features thrown in along with a free year of Amazon Prime.
The Fire Phone may have been a disappointment to the market, but Amazon isn’t giving up on its attempt to push it into the hands of consumers this holiday season. The Fire Phone can now be purchased unlocked and off-contract for only $199 (32GB Version)…
Google Play is offering deadmau5’s >album title goes here< for free. This album currently goes for $9 over at Amazon and $12 on iTunes.
Google is giving Ol’ St. Nicholas a run for his money this holiday season because it ALSO knows what people want for the holidays. Rather than getting mail in the North Pole however, Google gets its data via its popular search engine. In data from its Trends platform, it has determined the top trending toys, devices and…
Google Play offers Imagine Dragon’s ‘Night Visions’ album as a free download. As a pricing comparison, the cheapest you’ll generally find this release for is $6. It features the hit song ‘Radioactive’ along with 10 other tracks. If you’re a Kendrick Lamar fan then I would definitely give his ‘Radioactive’ remix a listen. The pair also performed…
or $20 at Staples with free in-store pickup.
Update (11/26 10:30pm): Newegg offers the Google Chromecast streaming dongle for $22.99 shipped.
As part of its “Black Friday All Week Long” sale, Staples is already offering Black Friday pricing on the Beats Solo HD headphones at $100 off and the Amazon Fire TV Stick for $24 (Reg. $39). But you’ll also find the Google Chromecast streaming dongle for $25 with free in-store pickup or free shipping on orders of $35 or more. Pick up a second Chromecast or even the above Fire TV Stick to hit that threshold. At $25, this is matching the best price we’ve seen from leaked Black Friday ads.
It allows you to beam online video, music, photos and more to your big screen via smartphones, tablets and computers (Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks). It offers a continually growing list of streaming channels including Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora, ESPN, MLB.TV, Google Play Movies and Music, Plex, MLS, crackle, Vevo, Rdio.
It is the #1 Best Selling Electronics item on Amazon and has received a 4/5 star rating from nearly 24,000 reviewers.
Google just announced a free update of your Google Drive to a whopping 1TB of data with the purchase of a Chromebook. That’s normally priced out at $9.99/month over 24 months so its value is about $240 over the 2 years. What’s kind of cool about this is you can purchase a Chromebook for much less than $240. Here are your best options from around the web.
Update 2: Amazon drops the Acer Chromebook C720 to just $149.99 shipped.
Update: Amazon takes $51 off the Acer 13 CB5-311-T9B0 Chromebook (13.3-inch Full HD, NVIDIA Tegra K1, 2GB) knocking it down to $249 shipped. This is basically as burly as it gets for an ARM Chromebook. 11 hours of battery, 192 GPU cores HD display. They also knock $20 off the C720 bringing it down to lowest ever $179.99 shipped. It has Haswell CPU, HDMI out and 8.5 hour battery.
Amazon has a great lineup of Chromebooks including ones with Touch displays with a few standouts now available.
HP’s 14-Inch Chromebook free T-Mobile 4G (200mb/month forever) is $349
Knock $50 off an HP Chromebook 11
Other great deals:
Google wants you and your friends to use Wallet. Like, really badly. So much in fact, the company is running a cash-driven promo to motivate the service’s users. If you use Mountain View’s money service to send cash (even a penny) to a friend who doesn’t have a Google Wallet balance yet, the company will hit you and your amigo with a $5 kickback.
TigerDirect’s in-store Black Friday advertisement has hit the web, and we’ve got some of the highlights here for you. It is important to note that these deals are in-store only (store locator), but we expect them to offer a bevy of Cyber Monday deals online as well. Doorbusters begin Friday at 5am until 10am. As always,…
Update (11/18 4:00pm): Google Play also has the new Burning Bridges album by Ludacris for free as well. Google Play offers a free download of the Guardians Of The Galaxy (Awesome Mix Vol. 1) album. As a pricing comparison, it’s currently listed for $8.99 on iTunes and $7.99 on Amazon. While you’re at it, you might as…
