Sam’s Club Black Friday ad leak: iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular $175 off, Google Play $100 Gift Card for $80, gaming deals, more

We’re getting our first look at the Sam’s Club Black Friday ad just days before its big one-day sale is set to kick off. The 6-page ad is heavy on tech with iPads, HDTVs, and games leading the way. While there have already been a bunch of iPad Air 2 deals tipped for Thanksgiving week, nearly all of them are for the Wi-Fi only model. Notably, Sam’s Club is discounting the Wi-Fi + Cellular version (64GB/128GB) by $175. Deals start Thanksgiving day online. Here are our top picks from the ad leak:

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Freebies: Gratitude Journal for iOS + Grateful Dead music + Only Time Will Tell eBook + More!

Gratitude Journal for iOS is currently free on the App Store. Usually priced at $1.99, this is the first time we’ve ever seen this lifestyle app available as a free download. Rated 3.5 stars from thousands of reviewers. As seen in USA Today, NPR and Oprah – Gratitude Journal is the easiest and most effective way to…

Freebies: Mighty Mac App Bundle + Brad Paisley album + More!

Electronicsforward Specials offers the Mighty Mac App Bundle with 10 Apps That Improve Performance & Productivity for free. Apps include: iTunes Converter for Mac, WinX DVD Ripper for Mac, Synergy App, AirRadar By Koingo, Window Tidy, Autograph Signature App, ZipZapMac’s Memory Cleaner App, Keep Files Private with Invisible, Yummy FTP Alias, and Privatus Automated Privacy…

Freebies: Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack + METRO 2033 eBook + Redbox movie/game rental + More!

Microsoft offers the Nightmare Christmas: Original Soundtrack (Special Edition) as a free download. This 29-track album would cost you $7.99 if you were to go through Amazon or iTunes. More freebies: METRO 2033 free eBook download (Kindle Edition) | Amazon The novel that gave birth to the video games ‘Metro 2033’ and ‘Metro: Last Light’ Redbox free…

Acer Chromebook w/ full HD display 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $249 shipped (Reg. $279)

Best Buy offers the Acer Chromebook 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD (model CB5-571-C4G4) for $249 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $30 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from Best Buy reviewers. Features and tech specs include: Google Chrome OS Automatically downloads and installs security and software updates, so you…

Freebies: Runtastic Sit Ups PRO for iOS + LEGO building event + More!

Head over to the App Store to get a free download of Runtastic Sit Ups PRO – Workouts, Abs Trainer & Counter for iPhone and iPad. Today’s sale marks the first time this year that we’ve seen this fitness app drop below its usual price of $1.99. Want to strengthen your abs and reach 100…

Freebies: Best Of albums from Alice Cooper, Europe, Miles Davis + Halo 5 content + Krispy Kreme doughnut + More!

Google Play is back with a fresh set of free Best Of album downloads. Additions include Alice Cooper, Europe, Jessica Simpson, Miles Davis, The Intruders, and Toto. Many of the freebies Google Play put up a few weeks back (Frank Sinatra, Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, and others) are still available. Halo 5 content free codes…

Freebies: 75 songs from Google Play + XDA Premium for Android + Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 for PC + More!

Google Play offers the 75-track album Now Hear This! – The Winners of the 14th Independent Music Awards for free. You’re not going to find any mainstream pop acts on this compilation, but there seems to be a wide range of genres so you’re to bound to find something that you think sounds good. Command & Conquer:…

Freebies: Kindle Edition Kids books + Google Play music sampler + Monument Valley for Android + More!

Today on Amazon you’ll find a bunch of Kindle Edition Kids books available for free. Many of the titles are well-rated and would typically run you at least a few bucks each: Tongue Twisters for Kids The Ugly Duckling (Illustrated) I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables A to Z of Silly Animals Terry Treetop…

EA’s new free-to-play Need for Speed No Limits is now available on iOS and Android

EA has now unleashed the new Need for Speed: No Limits on both iOS and Android worldwide. Previously soft-launched in the Netherlands and Taiwan, No Limits is the very first original NFS title developed exclusively for mobile devices.

Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:

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Google Chromecast offers for existing customers on Google Play: Free Movie Rental, 90-Days Free Music

With news of the 2nd Gen. Google Chromecast still fresh off the presses, we’re seeing new offers for existing Chromecast owners for a Free Movie Rental of your choice from Google Play. This is a $3-$6 value depending which movie you choose of course. You can also get the chance to try out Google Play Music for 90…

Freebies: Best of albums from Elvis, Nas, 311, more + Nikola Tesla eBook + Outback Bloomin’ Onions + more!

Google Play currently has a trove of ‘Best of’ albums available for free from a diverse range of artists including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Nas, 311, and many more. More freebies for those of you running low on cash: Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century eBook | Amazon or Google…

Download Jason Derulo’s Everything Is 4 album on Google Play for free (Reg. $8)

Google Play is currently offering Jason Derulo’s Everything is 4 album as a free download. If you were to grab it from iTunes or Amazon it would cost you $7.99. This 11-track album includes the hit song Want to Want Me along with appearances by Meghan Trainor, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and other music superstars.…

Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)

Google Play is currently offering The Very Best of Britney Spears for free. There’s 14 tracks as a part of this collection worth a total value of $18. Amazon currently charges $6 for this album. You’ll have to be logged in to your Google account to see the reduced price. Top tracks include: …Baby One More Time, Crazy, Stronger and Toxic. 

Google Play offers free downloads of Buddy Guy’s Born To Play Guitar album (Reg. $10)

Google Play is back at it again with another solid freebie MP3 album download. This time around blues legend Buddy Guy is getting the nod with the Google Play Deluxe Edition of his Born To Play Guitar album now available for free. This album is regularly listed at $1.29 per track or $9.99 for the…

Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)

App development is surprisingly easy with the right tuition. The Hot Java Android Coding Bundle teaches all the necessary skills through five beginner-friendly video courses. You can currently grab it for $29 at Electronicsforward Specials.

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Google Play offers The Sound of Yo-Yo Ma album for free (Reg. $7)

Google Play is offering free downloads of The Sound of Yo-Yo Ma album right now. Regularly listed at $7 or around $1 per song, this Google Play exclusive can now be had for nothing. The album features 8 songs including the famous cellist’s take on Ave Maria (it’s fantastic). You’ll need to be logged in…

Acer 13-inch Chromebook Laptop 2.1GHz/4GB/32GB (refurb) $208 shipped (Orig. $380)

Acer via eBay offers its manufacturer refurbished 13-inch Chromebook Laptop for $259.99. But when you add it to your cart, the price drops to only $208 shipped (before taxes). That’s $172 off the original list price, $186 less than Amazon’s current price and the lowest we’ve ever seen for it. This is unlike our previous Chromebook posts…

Get Ed Sheeran’s complete X album for $1 (Reg. $12)

Google Play has Ed Sheeran’s 2014 album ‘X’ for only $0.99 as a digital download. You could expect to pay about $12 regularly for this album, but now you can get all 12 tracks for less than the price of 1 song. It includes the popular titles “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph” and 10 others to enjoy. It…

Free Country Music from Google Play: Jake Owen, Chris Young, Tyler Farr, more

The Google Play Store is now offering its Play: Country Hits list of songs as a free download. This is over $12 worth of some of the hottest country songs. Standout tracks include Jake Owen’s Beachin’, Lonely Eyes by Chris Young and A Guy Walks into a Bar by Tyler Farr.

Chromecast offers: 1 free movie rental, 90 days of music from Google Play, more

The above offers are currently available free of charge just for being a Chromecast owner. Most notably is a free movie rental from Google Play. You can choose from thousands of titles and start streaming right away. All you have to do is make sure your Chromecast is plugged in and running and visit the Chromecast offers…

Google’s Family Friendly Free App of the Week: Sago Mini Space Explorer ($3 value)

Google has selected Sago Mini Space Explorer as its Family Friendly Android App of the Week. It typically sells for $3 on Google Play and you can now download it to all your Android devices for free. This game is developed by Sago Sago, which has a number of 4+ rated kids apps available.

Head below for more details and to see the game in action:

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JoyDrone is a dongle for your Chromecast that supplies wireless audio to any set of speakers

If you’re into wirelessly streaming audio to a set of speakers, your options seem endless. From AirPlay to Bluetooth to Sonos and LG, options abound in this time of less cords and greater convenience. Google recently got into the mix with its Google Cast for audio standard. However, the roll out has been slow and still isn’t available on many products. Google already has audio and video streaming capabilities with Chromecast, but that is limited to TV with its HDMI input.

A nifty little Kickstarter campaign has a plan to bring Chromecast’s wireless streaming capabilities to your speaker system with a dongle add-on. It’s an intriguing hack that seems so simple, you’d wish you would’ve thought of it…

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Google partners with Yubico to offer 50% off its two-factor authentication USB thumb drive: $9 (Reg. $18)

Google has announced that it is partnering with Yubico, makers of USB and wireless security technologies, to offer 50% off its U2F security key for eligible Google for Work customers. These small USB thumb drives provide an alternative to two-step authentication which typically relies on SMS messages or Google’s Authentication app. Yubico’s U2F security key regularly retails for $18. Eligible Google accounts can receive a 50% discount, dropping the final price to $9. Visit this page to check to see if you’re eligible for the discount.

This new security option was first introduced by Google back in the fall of last year. Yubico’s thumb drive uses the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol to deliver authentication. By plugging the USB drive into your computer, Google Chrome can recognize the device and login to services such as Google Work. Since Yubico and Google use the U2F protocol, additional services can also utilize this service for two-factor authentication as well.

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Molson and Google team up on voice activated fridge that dispenses free beer

Molson, the well-known Canadian beer company is teaming up with Google on a rather interesting new marketing project. Leveraging Google’s translation/speech recognition software, Molson has built a special, one-of-a-kind fridge that only opens when you say just the right thing to it. The fridge isn’t for sale or mass produced, instead it will be placed out in public and filled with free beer for the taking. However, it’ll be a little more difficult than “Open Sesame” to get your hands on it:

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Chromecast free movie rental offer includes American Sniper, Interstellar, and more hits

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.

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Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, UFC Fight Pass, and more

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…

Media: Whiplash HD rental for $1 (Reg. $5), Imitation Game Blu-ray $13 + more from $5

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 Listen album for $0.99 and 4 Ben Kenney albums for free at Google Play

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 doubling the free trial period for new Play Music All Access members

Google Play is currently handing out two free months of its Unlimited All Access Music service. While you can always grab one month for free as a trial, today’s deal packs an extra 30 days on for nothing. After the usual 30 day grace period, All Access will regularly run you $9.99 per month, bringing you a total savings of $10 today. This is only for new subscribers, not renewals.

With Unlimited access, you can listen to the million of songs in the Google Play catalogue as much as you want with no ads. You’ll find a series of mood based radio stations/playlists, and full syncing of your personal library on all your devices.

Looking for premium streaming for even less? Spotify is currently offering 3 months of its primetime service for just $0.99 right now.

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Download the Fleksy keyboard Android app w/ GIF & custom layout support for free (Reg. $2)

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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LG G Watch R drops from $299 to $249 following Watch Urbane release

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…

Chromebook roundup: Acer 11.6-inch factory refurb $140, Dell 11.6-inch $190 shipped, Free Pixel contest, more

Acer via Amazon offers its factory refurbished 11.6-inch Chromebook (model CB3-111-C670) for only $139.99 shipped. That’s $34 less than one in new condition, $60 off the list price, and the lowest we can find.

It has an Intel Celeron N2830 Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2 GB of SDRAM. With 16 GB internal storage and a 11.6-inch screen with resolution of 1366×768. Also, it comes with the latest ChromeOS and has an 8.5-hour battery life. It receives impressive 4.4/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon shoppers.

A 90-day warranty from Acer applies and it has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor.

We also found the Dell (CRM3120-1667BLK) 11.6-Inch Chromebook for a low $189.99 shipped. That’s $60 off the list price and $31 less than most other retailers.

It features an Intel Celeron N2840 Processor with 2GB DDR3L memory and a 16GB SSD drive. It’s been tested for durability, pressure, temperature, humidity, shock and vibration so “it can handle the unpredictable.” It also comes standard with the latest ChromeOS as well.

This Dell received 4.6/5 stars from customers at Amazon.

Some other notable Chromebooks:

Not ready to buy? Try your luck at winning a new Pixel for free by entering this contest at Electronicsforward specials.

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Sony’s new feature packed soundbars and A/V receivers include Google Cast and up to ten HDMI inputs

Following up on its impressive 4K UHDTV announcement today, Sony has also provided information on its new soundbars and A/V receivers for 2015. The Tokyo-based company has spared little in the way of connectivity on these home audio products.

Sony has nailed every feature that we’d want in a soundbar or A/V receiver, head below to find out more…

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Sony’s new 43-75″ 4K UHDTVs bring an incredibly thin design, pre-orders start today

A few days after VIZIO announced its new line of 4K televisions, Sony is delving into the details of its latest UHDTV products. Although price points make it clear that the latter is not attempting to compete with the former.

Sony has a number of features that standout amongst the sea of recently released 4K televisions, most notably an ultra-thin design that puts one of Apple’s flagship products to shame…

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LG brings Google Cast to its line of Music Flow speakers for wireless music streaming

Big upgrades are coming to LG’s line of Music Flow speakers. Today, the South Korean-based manufacturer has released details on new wireless speakers and soundbars that expand its previously announced offerings while bringing new software compatibility with Google Cast and other services.

Seven new speakers will be available from LG with the expanded capability of Google’s services. Each new model fits a different need for consumers with wireless and portable speakers as well as soundbars in this round of releases.

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Free songs on Google Play from Pink, Shakira, John Legend and others

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.

Call of Duty Strike Team for iOS/Android drops to its lowest price yet: $2 (Reg. $7)

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

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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Download The Hobbit eBook on Google Play for $3 (Reg. $14)

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…

Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4

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

Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS and Android book apps/collections

Oceanhouse Media as kicked off its annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale offering as many 60+ book apps for up to 80% off across the App Store, Google Play, Amazon and the Nook marketplace. You’ll also find deals on subscriptions inside the Dr. Seuss Treasury app which includes up to 55 books in one as well as on collections/app bundles (iOS only).

This deal is set to run from now through March 9th, coinciding with Dr. Suess’s Birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2nd. Head below for a complete break down of all the available deals:

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Amazon Instant Video movie purchases from $3 – $5: Inception, The Butler, Napoleon Dynamite, much more

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…

Free Google Play download of Jason Aldean’s latest album Old Boots, New Dirt

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…

PSA: check your Chromecast for a possible free $6 movie credit offer

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…

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

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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Download a free copy of Steve Aoki’s Neon Future I album from Google Play

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…