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Amazon is the largest Internet company in the world. Originally started as an online book store, there is now almost nothing you can’t buy at amazon.com.

In addition to its ecommerce store, Amazon offers video streaming, music streaming, a publishing company and cloud services. It has also diversified into manufacturing its own branded consumer electronics products, ranging from Amazon Basics cables to Kindle ebook readers, Fire tablets and TV boxes and Echo speakers.

Amazon has its own intelligent assistant, Alexa. Created for its Echo range of smart speakers, Alexa is also supported by a wide range of third-party products, including speakers, TVs, printers, phones, laptops, cars and more. Over 100 million Alexa devices had been sold as of early 2019.

Apple Store app featuring new, free music from iTunes

Avatar for Zac Hall Mar 6 2014 - 9:31 am PT
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Once again, Apple is back to giving away free music through an iTunes promotion within its Apple Store app for U.S. customers. The new giveaway highlights three artists with “new tracks helping to define this year’s musical landscape.” Specifically, the app features tracks from Master Blaster Sound System, Bad Suns, and Kris Bowers. It’s worth checking out if you’re into discovering new music, but Amazon has some more traditional artists like George Strait, The Beach Boys, and Dean Martin in its Icon Series music giveaway over at 9to5Toys. Check below for how to grab the free tracks from iTunes.
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Caltech and NYU economists call for Apple ebooks trial verdict to be overturned

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Mar 6 2014 - 7:00 am PT
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Apple’s prospects of a successful appeal against the ruling in the ebooks trial may be improved by a brief filed by two economists from Caltech and NYU who suggest that the ruling was in error and call for it to be reversed.

Apple was found guilty of anti-competitive practices on two grounds. First, it asked publishers to switch from a wholesale pricing model – where publishers sold books in bulk and retailers set their own prices – to an agency model, where publishers set prices and retailers took a percentage cut. This, the court found, reduced price competition … 
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9to5Toys Last Call: Best Buy iPad sale gets better, OtterBox Armor Series 75% off, new lows on Samsung SSDs, more

Avatar for Mar 3 2014 - 10:08 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Best Buy knocks up to $200 off iPads: Airs start at $440, Minis up to $50 off

75% off OtterBox Armor Series waterproof cases for iPhone 4/4s/5, and Galaxy S III

Samsung 840 EVO Series 2.5″ Solid State Drives: 500GB $260, 750GB $369, 1TB $495

Other great deals from today:

  • New! HPDeskjet 1010 Inkjet Printer w/ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 (Mac/PC) $77 shipped ($198 value)
  • New! Game/App Deals: Rayman Origins for Mac $14, Minecraft for Xbox 360 $14, FMX Riders FREE, more iOS freebies
  • New! Home Deals: Omega VRT350 Heavy Duty Juicer $250 (Reg. $430), Kyocera ceramic coffee grinder $29, more
  • New! Daily Deals: iPad 2 32GB $250, Incipio Waterproof iPhone 5/5s case $20, CarbonAudio BT speaker $25, much more
  • New! Headphones: Sony MDR10R over-ears: $100/$150 w/ Bluetooth (Reg. $150/$200), up to 50% off Yamaha PRO series: $100-$200, more

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Amazon in talks w/ labels for new music streaming service as Pandora hits 250m users

Avatar for Jordan Kahn Feb 27 2014 - 2:17 pm PT
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Two pieces of news out today related to the music streaming biz: Recode is reporting that Amazon is talking to music labels about a music streaming service that could be bundled with Prime subscriptions, while Pandora has announced it has grown to 250 million users in the US.

If Amazon is able to make deals with the music labels, Recode speculates that it could offer music streaming through its Prime subscriptions which currently only offers movies and TV shows as well as free two-day shipping for $79/ year. The report notes, however, that Amazon is running into some roadblocks with cutting deals:

Which doesn’t mean it will: One label source reports that Amazon isn’t close to getting a deal done, because its executives are asking for a substantial discount on the pricing the labels have given to other services, like Spotify, Rhapsody and Beats… Still, label talks have been going on for the past few months, sources say.

As for Pandora, that’s up from around 200 million users back in April of last year and since the launch of one of its biggest new competitors, Apple’s iTunes Radio, in September. Pandora also noted that “Listeners have now created over six billion stations.” 
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Amazon’s long-rumored Apple TV competitor to launch next month?

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Feb 21 2014 - 5:01 am PT
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Amazon’s TV box, which the company is believed to have been working on for around a year, is to be launched next month, according to unnamed content distribution sources cited by re/code – ahead of the new version of the Apple TV box expected to be unveiled in April.

People I’ve talked to who are partnering with Amazon believe the company is aiming for a March rollout […]

Sources tell me Amazon’s box will be powered by Google’s Android operating system, which is also not a surprise — Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets use a “forked” version of Android … 
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9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes gift card for $75, Western Digital 6TB NAS $310, daily deals, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:


$100 iTunes gift card for $75: Save 25% on future apps, music, movies, more

Roku 3 Streaming Media Player Refurb $70 shipped (Reg. $95), Roku Stick $50 (Reg. $70)

Daily Deal Roundup: RCA 46″ LED 1080p 60Hz HDTV $400, Google Nexus 7 16GB or 32GB Refurb $169.99–$199.99, much more

PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

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9to5Toys Last Calll: PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $50, Kingston SSDs, JBL Lightning speaker docks, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

Kingston 120GB V300 2.5″ Solid State Drive $60 shipped (Reg. $110), 240GB $120 (Reg. $200)

JBL OnBeat Lightning Speaker Docks: Micro/Mini: $40/$50 shipped (Reg. $100/$150)

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Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: Mini Ninjas (iOS): FREE, OfficeSuite Pro 7: $1 (Reg. $15), Humble Bundle w/ Guacamelee, Dust & more, iOS freebies
  • New! Daily Deal Roundup: Slingbox Pro $100, Apple Wireless Keyboard Refurb $50, Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 4/4s $15, much more
  • New! Moga Pro Power Android Gaming Controller $50 shipped (Reg. $80)


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9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes gift cards 15% off, home deals from Hoover and others, OUYA game bundle $85, more

Avatar for Feb 13 2014 - 10:00 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Apple iTunes/App Store Gift cards at Best Buy 15% off: $25-$50 cards now $21.25-$42.50

Home Deals: Hoover Windtunnel Air $80, Nespresso espresso maker $150, FitBit Aria 10% off, Jamba Juice BOGO, much more

OUYA game console, controller, and $25 game credit for $85 ($125 value)

iOttie Easy Flex 3 car mount/desk stand for iPhone $12.50 w/ free shipping (Reg. $25)


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9to5Toys Last Call: $150 off Macs, Anker iPad Air keyboard case $20, V-Day 20% off clothing/jewelry, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

 

Take $150 off MacBooks and iMacs at Best Buy with .edu email

Anker iPad Air Magnetic Bluetooth Keyboard Case: $20 shipped

Valentine’s Day Bailout: Amazon free 1-day shipping and 20% off jewelry/clothing/shoes


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9to5Toys Last Call: AirPort Extreme $169, JBL/Bose/Denon headphone deals, HooToo USB 3.0 hubs from $11, more

Avatar for Jan 30 2014 - 10:03 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

 

Apple AirPort Extreme (6th gen) 802.11ac wireless base station $169 shipped (Reg. $199)

Headphone Deals:

HooToo USB 3.0 Hubs: 7-port $27 (Reg. $65), 4-port slim bus-powered $11 (Reg. $15)

Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: Mini Ninjas, City Maps 2Go Pro and Car Club go free on iOS, Terraria for Android: $2 (Reg. $5), iOS freebies, more
  • New! iOttie Easy View Universal iPhone car mount $13 shipped (Reg. $23)


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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 33% off Belkin WeMo home automation, Chromecast from $25, LifeProof Frē iPhone 5 $30, more

Avatar for Jan 29 2014 - 9:59 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 33% off select Belkin WeMo home automation products

Google Chromecast $25 for .EDU emails or $30 for everyone else

LifeProof Fre case for iPhone 5 (black): $30 shipped (Reg. $80)

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: $30 off Retina iPad mini, Virgin iPhone 5s $440, 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (newest) $1700, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 


Apple Tablet Roundup: $30 off all iPad mini w/ Retina display WiFi models, iPad 4th gen 128GB $520, more

Virgin Mobile cuts unsubsidized iPhone 5s to $440 or iPhone 5c for $360 shipped (Update)

Apple 15″ MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (current gen) 2.0GHz/8GB RAM/256GB $1,700 shipped (Reg. $1999)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Anker 5-port USB charger $16, JBL 6-piece home theater system $280, Logitech Skype TV cam $100, SSDs, more

Avatar for Jan 27 2014 - 9:59 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Anker 5-port Family iPad/tablet/iPhone USB charger: $16 shipped

JBL High-Performance 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System $280 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Logitech TV Cam HD with built-in Skype software $100 shipped (Reg. $200)

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9to5Toys Last Call: $50 off all iPad Air models, 50% off OtterBox Armor Series, up to 73% off SwissGear backpacks, more

Avatar for Jan 24 2014 - 10:03 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

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Best Buy 2-Day Doorbuster Sale: $50 off iPad Air plus iPad mini/iPhone discounts

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFBOnvOR4MA]Get 50% off all Otterbox Armor Series cases & 25% off select Otterbox Defender cases

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 73% off SwissGear computer backpacks

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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 50% off popular Mac games, Bose AE2 ‘phones $99, Philips Brilliance 27″-29″ monitors, more

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Last Call updates:

Game/App Deals: Up to 50% off Mac games: Borderlands GOTY, Call of Duty, Star Wars, many more, Carmageddon: FREE, iOS freebies

Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $99 shipped (Reg. $150)

Philips Monitor Deals: 27″ Quad HD w/ mic & webcam: $600 (Reg. $900), 29″ UltraWide HD display: $450 (Reg. $700), more

Take up to $50 off select iRobot Roomba cleaning robots, deals start at $300 shipped

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9to5Toys Last Call: Pad & Quill iPhone 5/5s Little Pocket Book $60, 2-pack Sennheiser MX270 earbuds $15, more

Avatar for Jan 21 2014 - 10:14 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book for iPhone 5/5S $60 shipped ($10 off)

2-Pack: Sennheiser MX270 Ergonomic Stereo Earphones $15 shipped (Reg. $40)

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9to5Toys Last Call: LifeProof iPhone 5/5s cases, various iPad models discounted, Logitech gear up to 63% off, more

Avatar for Jan 20 2014 - 1:31 pm PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals: 

LifeProof Nuud Series Case for iPhone 5S: $64 shipped (Reg. $90), iPhone 5 Frē case: $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

Tablet Roundup: iPad Air 16GB $460, iPad mini 32GB $340, Kindle Fire HDX $199, more

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 63% off Logitech computer accessories

Other great deals from today:

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9to5Toys Last Call: Sony NEX-3NL digital camera $290, Apple TV $80, Modern Combat 4 FREE, Toshiba 1.5TB $70, more

Avatar for Jan 13 2014 - 10:00 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

 

Sony NEX-3NL/B Compact Interchangeable 16-50mm Lens Digital Camera Kit (Black): $290 Shipped

Apple TV 3rd gen. w/ 1080p streaming $80 shipped (Reg. $99)

IGN’s Free Game of the Month is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99 value)

Toshiba Canvio 1.5TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped

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9to5Toys Last Call: Pioneer AirPlay speaker $70, Netgear AC DD-WRT router $100, Logitech Harmony remote $100, more

Avatar for Jan 9 2014 - 10:00 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Pioneer A3 WiFi speaker w/ AirPlay and streaming apps $70 shipped (Reg. $200)

Netgear AC1750 dual band DD-WRT Gigabit wireless router (refurb): $100 shipped (Reg. $200 new)

Logitech Harmony smart control w/ smartphone integration & simple remote $100 shipped (Reg. $130)

Up to 45% on Select Office Fitness Equipment: Gaiam balance ball chair $53, LifeSpan treadmill desk $1,150

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9to5Toys Last Call: Netgear networking up to 70% off, PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $61, Logitech UE buds $39, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

 

Up to 70% off Netgear networking products at Amazon

PNY 128GB Turbo High Performance USB 3 Memory stick: $61 shipped

Logitech Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headset $39 shipped (Reg. $120)


Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: Tomb Raider: $15, 3DS XL special edition: $150 shipped, iOS freebies, more
  • New! Asus Google Nexus 7 16GB or 32GB Tablet (Gen 2) Refurb $190–$220 + $5 shipping
  • New! Eton American Red Cross Hand Turbine AM/FM/NOAA Emergency Radio/Flashlight $10 shipped (Reg. $30)
  • New! Anker Astro 15000mAh Portable Ultra-High Capacity External Battery Backup Charger: $42.49

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Kindle for iOS updated with new flashcard feature, dictionary redesign, more

Avatar for Zac Hall Jan 6 2014 - 10:50 am PT
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Starting off the new year with new features and improvements, Amazon updated its Kindle app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch today to version 4.1.

The update brings new features to users like the ability to create flash cards from text books for studying. This feature essentially creates bookmarks outside of the content for reviewing information on specific characters, places, or topics, and uses data from Wikipedia as part of Kindle’s X-Ray feature.

The update also includes a number of requested features and performance enhancements (full change log below).
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9to5Toys Last Call: Western Digital 2TB HD $90, iPhone wallet case $7, Monoprice $10 off $30, Cowbom 20% off, more

Avatar for Jan 3 2014 - 9:49 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2TB portable USB 3.0 hard drive $90 shipped (Reg. $180)

iPhone 5/5S Wallet Case $7 shipped (Reg. $30)

Monoprice $10 off $30 Coupon: Save on cables, headphones, chargers, more

Cowboom 20% Off Sitewide: Save on iPads, game consoles, laptops, more

iOttie One-Touch iPhone Car Windshield/Dashboard Mount $12 shipped (Reg. $25)

Other great deals from today:

  • New! Game/App Deals: XCOM: Enemy Unknown for 360: $12 shipped (Reg. $40), Sesame Street iOS sale, freebies, more
  • New! Sony MDR-EX58V earbuds w/ in-line control $10 shipped (Reg. $30)

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9to5Toys Last Call: 1Password for Mac 30% off, MacBook Air $150 off, iMac $160 off, rechargeable batteries $5, more

Avatar for Dec 18 2013 - 10:09 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Game/App Deals: 1Password for Mac: $35 (Reg. $50), Deus Ex: The Fall: $1 (Reg. $7), iOS freebies, more

Apple Computer Deals: Apple MacBook Air $100 off ($150 for .edu emails), iMac $160 off

Save up to 54% on select AA and AAA AmazonBasics rechargeable batteries

Up to 65% off Sony Flash Memory and Sales on Stocking Stuffers

Belkin WeMo iOS/Android enabled light switch $40 shipped (Reg. $50)

Giveaway: Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi video monitoring camera ($200 value)

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9to5Toys Last Call: EA iOS games mega sale, $49 Kindle eReader, iTunes 15% off, WeMo light switch $40, more

Avatar for Dec 17 2013 - 9:51 am PT
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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Game/App Deals: Up to 90% off 50+ EA iOS games: $1 each, 75% off Civ V + DLC for Mac, iOS freebies more

Amazon Kindle Wifi 6-inch eReader: $49 shipped ($20 off)

$100 iTunes gift card for $85: Save 15% on future apps, music, movies, more

Belkin WeMo iOS/Android enabled light switch $40 shipped (Reg. $50)

Giveaway: Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi video monitoring camera ($200 value)

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