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RIM 's Apps Giveaway for BlackBerry 7 OS Ends on May 31st

Research In Motion has been offering free premium applications for its BlackBerry 7 OS users for the past few months, but it seems that it is nearing the end of that promotion. Users were able to get 17 apps for free, though they would normally cost $77. Now, the company is informing them that the offer will expire...

17 May 2012
06:01 GMT

Microsoft Donates Xbox 360 Consoles and Games to Right to Play

Microsoft has announced that it will donate a number of Xbox 360 home consoles and Kinect systems, along with video games, for them to the group Right to Play, which tries to improve the lives of children by teaching them through sports and technology about a variety of social issues. Microsoft will also fund some R...

22 March 2012
14:51 GMT

Two Gameloft Android Titles See 50% Price Cut in Google Play Store

Google has just announced the availability of various services for its Android users under a single name, Google Play. Among these services, we can count the official app portal for the mobile OS, previously known as Android Market and currently named Google Play Store. To celebrate the move to this new branding,...

7 March 2012
10:51 GMT

Taco Bell Says Hackers Tampered with PlayStation Vita Promotion

Taco Bell has announced that hackers have tampered with a PlayStation Vita promotion it was running, resulting in a number of customers who were unable to pick up their new handheld despite apparently being entitled to one. A statement from the fast food chain states, “We have learned that during a short perio...

24 February 2012
02:22 GMT

Microsoft Has Windows Phones to Give on Valentine’s Day

Today, Microsoft is offering free Windows Phone devices to users in an attempt to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently. Users who would like to win one of the available handsets will have to head over to Twitter today, until midnight. Microsoft is offering the phones to those who will follow @windowsphone...

14 February 2012
08:33 GMT

T-Mobile Announces All Phones Free on February 11th

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile has just announced a special offering for all of its customers on February 11th. All of the company’s phones will be offered for free on that date, as part of the carrier’s promotion for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. In fact, the carrier has announced that handsets a...

8 February 2012
07:31 GMT

Apple Discontinues Printer Rebate Program for Mac Buyers

People working in the Apple retail environment are signaling that Cupertino has discontinued the annual $100 printer rebate promotion for new Mac purchases. There is no formal announcement regarding the ending of this promotion, nor should there be, as Apple reserves the right to discontinue such offers without noti...

18 January 2012
07:17 GMT

Electronic Arts Introduces New Origin Sale

Video game publisher Electronic Arts has announced yet another pretty significant sale which seems designed to stock up gamer interest for the Origin digital distribution solution that it launched earlier during the year.Those who register on Origin before January 16 can take part in the Stock Up and Save promotion, ...

10 January 2012
07:49 GMT

The Carphone Warehouse Kicks Off Great Winter Sales in the UK

UK mobile phone users interested the purchase of a new mobile phone this holiday season can now benefit from great savings if they make the purchase from Carphone Warehouse. The leading retailer has just announced plans to clear up inventories, thus kicking off an impressive promotion for its users. Both smartph...

27 December 2011
10:49 GMT

Electronic Arts Denies New Ultima Link to Richard Garriott

Despite claims from the original creator of the Ultima series publisher Electronic Arts says that it has no plans to work with him in any way on current or on future titles based on the franchise.Speaking earlier during the week Richard Garriott stated, “I would love to have access to the Ultima property. We&rs...

19 December 2011
13:01 GMT

SpaceChem is Free for Schools

SpaceChem, a puzzle game produced by Zachtronics Industries that combines the logic of computer programming with the scientific domain of chemistry, is now free to use in schools. Developers of SpaceChem, Zachtronics Industries, have announced that their game is now available for free, just for schools, until the end...

5 December 2011
09:01 GMT

AT&T’s Windows Phones Now Down to $0.01

Mobile phone carrier AT&T has slashed the prices for its Windows Phone devices, so as to make them more eye candy for users interested in the purchase of a new handset this holiday season.Five smartphones running under Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system are available for purchase through the wireless o...

26 November 2011
06:17 GMT

Microsoft’s Black Friday Deals Available Through the Weekend

This Black Friday, users have had the chance to take advantage of some great deals when entering Microsoft’s stores and then hitting the company’s online portal, and they can still benefit from some of them throughout this weekend. One thing that should be mentioned right from the start is that most ...

26 November 2011
04:37 GMT

Verizon’s Black Friday Deals, Now on Video

Verizon’s Black Friday Deals have been unveiled to the world earlier this week, yet those who might have missed the previous post on the matter can now learn more through the video embedded above. Just as a quick reminder, the mobile phone carrier has announced a free flavor of its HTC Droid Incredible 2 smar...

24 November 2011
10:05 GMT

Shopping on Bing Can Make Black Friday Seem Brighter

The Black Friday is almost upon us, and the holiday shopping frenzy is about to begin, which means that you will need a way to stay on top of various deals with ease. Starting with the most popular shopping day of the year, people around the US will start hunting for deals that will allow them to spend their money...

23 November 2011
06:03 GMT

Microsoft Rebrands Bing Daily Deals as MSN Offers

Bing Daily Deals, the service that provides users with the option to sign up for receiving emails on various deals in the local area, has been rebranded as MSN Offers. Through Bing Daily Deals, users were offered the possibility to purchase deals and redeem them via the website as soon as the promotion was over. ...

22 November 2011
08:43 GMT

Verizon's Special Black Friday Deals Emerge

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless is set to put in place some appealing special offerings for the Black Friday, with various devices included in it, starting with LTE smartphones and going all the way to tablet PCs. This Black Friday, Verizon customers will be able to purchase the Sony Xperia PLAY and the LG En...

22 November 2011
01:39 GMT

AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Handsets only $0.01 at Amazon

Leading retailer Amazon has just announced a special promotion for those interested in the purchase of a new mobile phone from one of the three largest wireless carriers in the country, namely AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.The company announced that, for a limited period of time, all devices for these wireless carriers w...

21 November 2011
11:44 GMT

New Windows Phone Buyers Get $25 Worth of Apps

Let's face it, Windows Phone sales haven't been so great so far. The platform is available on the market for over a year, but the latest analyst reports show that it has been constantly losing ground on the smartphone market, ever since, and that things are not looking too bright for it at the moment. Howe...

19 November 2011
08:42 GMT

Intel Will Promote Ultrabooks Some More in October

It seems that even positive reports involving Ultrabooks aren't enough to prompt laptop makers to embrace the new device type, which means Intel has to put some more effort into their promotion. When looking at all the media coverage for ultrabooks, the overall impression is more or less mixed. On the one...

29 September 2011
09:01 GMT

Subway Offers Free Uncharted 3 Goodies with New Promotion

Fast food restaurant chain Subway has detailed a new upcoming promotion it will hold in honor of the release of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception game, offering vouchers for 'early access into the competitive multiplayer experience' as well as other virtual goodies like dynamic PlayStation 3 themes and mo...

14 September 2011
03:41 GMT

Three Gameloft HD Android Games Free in the UK This Weekend

UK owners of mobile phones running under Google's Android operating system who are interested in downloading and installing a new game on their devices will have the possibility to get three games for free this weekend, the leading mobile game publisher has just announced. The new promotion will include the...

7 July 2011
06:06 GMT

Steam Summer Sale Kicks Off with Massive Discounts and Unique Challenges

With the arrival of summer, Steam users are met with a brand new, themed month-long promotion, in the form of the new Steam Summer Camp offer. Valve's Steam digital distribution service got its users accustomed to seeing various sales in certain times of the year, including Easter, Halloween or Christmas. Ano...

1 July 2011
02:35 GMT

Buy All Five Xbox Live Summer of Arcade Games, Get One Free

Microsoft is getting ready to kick off its traditional Xbox Live Summer of Arcade promotion, during which it will release high-quality downloadable games for its Xbox 360 console. Microsoft has always ran yearly promotions for its Xbox Live users, and the Summer of Arcade is definitely one of the most popular, as ...

28 June 2011
03:50 GMT

T-Mobile Has Sensation 4G $50 Cheaper Through June 28

On Wednesday, mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA added to its offering a new high-end device running under Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, the HTC Sensation 4G, and a special promotion is already in place for the device. Launched with a price tag of $199 attached to it upon the signing of ...

16 June 2011
07:51 GMT

Verizon Offers Free 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Through July 6th

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just announced the extension of a special promotion it put in place for the owners of a 4G-capable mobile phone on its airwaves, offering them the possibility to enjoy free 4G LTE mobile hotspot through July 6th. The deal was time limited, and it seems that Verizon decide...

15 June 2011
07:21 GMT

Nokia Phones 35% Cheaper at Amazon

Nokia's mobile phones are now cheaper than before when purchased from Amazon, and they will remain so for a short period of time, namely until June 19th. All those who would like to purchase a new Nokia handset from the retailer will enjoy a price cut of at least 35 percent for a series of unlocked devices,...

14 June 2011
13:41 GMT

T-Mobile Announces Father's Day Promotion

A few hours ago, mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA has unveiled a special deal it has put in place for its customers to celebrate the upcoming Father's Day. The wireless carrier has a series of smartphones available for free for its users, HTC Sensation 4G devices, as well as special deals on their monthly ...

14 June 2011
06:00 GMT

Best Buy Pairs Windows Phones with 4,000-point Xbox Live Card

Recently, leading retailer Best Buy has put in place a new, appealing offering for those customers who would purchase a new Windows Phone device, namely a free 4,000-point Xbox Live card. As soon as you head to the retailer and make a purchase, you will receive the said 4,000 Xbox Live points, to enjoy them in the m...

6 June 2011
13:41 GMT

HTC Trophy Goes $49.99 at Amazon, Adds a $25 Gift Card

Only a few weeks ago, mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has made available for purchase its very first handset running under Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system, and the device has already seen price cuts, one of them being put in place at Amazon. Verizon made the device available for purchase at ...

6 June 2011
12:08 GMT

Today, Best Buy Has Free Smartphones for Its Customers

Tomorrow as well, since the ‘Free Phone Friday’ campaign is back, with an extra day added into the mix. This Friday and Saturday only, Best Buy Mobile will have on sale three free smartphones from three different carriers, the company announced. Mobile phone users in the United States interested in the p...

29 April 2011
04:51 GMT

Verizon Has Samsung Continuum at $79.99, Today Only

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has cut the price tag for one of the most appealing devices on its offering to a mere $79.99 for today only. Samsung Continuum, a Galaxy S phone, was launched on the wireless operator's airwaves last year as the very first Android handset to sport two touchscreen displa...

25 March 2011
10:29 GMT

TELUS Makes Smartphones Free Until March 31st

Canadian mobile phone carrier TELUS has just kicked off a new appealing promotion for its customers, with a wide range of smartphones made available for free upon the signing of contract agreements with the operator.Those Canadians interested in taking advantage of this offer would have to commit to a new 2-or 3-yea...

19 March 2011
08:05 GMT

T-Mobile Sidekick Users Have 50% Off Samsung Phones Until April 19th

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile is determined to offer its Sidekick users the possibility to move to another device before the Danger service behind the entire Sidekick story is shut down on May 31st.The wireless carrier already announced that it would put in place some special offerings for Sidekick users, so as to e...

10 March 2011
11:31 GMT

TELUS Has Milestone, Charm, Backflip and E72 Free on 1yr via 72-hour Sale

Canadian wireless carrier TELUS is running a special online promotion through which it offers four devices for free upon the signing of a one-year contract agreement on its airwaves. The carrier has made a similar move only a few weeks ago, and it seems that it has exactly the same devices included in the promotion ...

8 March 2011
08:56 GMT

Samsung Focus Brings You $50 at Rogers via Best Buy

Samsung Focus, one of the Windows Phone 7-based smartphones that landed in Canada in November last year, is now available for purchase from Best Buy for free, upon the signing of a contract agreement with wireless carrier Rogers.Rogers is the company that brought the Focus to Canada, and those who might have wanted ...

7 March 2011
16:01 GMT

TELUS Makes Windows Phone 7 only $29.99 with Free Xbox 360

Windows Phone 7, the mobile operating system that Redmond-based software giant Microsoft brought to the market in October last year, has just got sweeter in Canada on the airwaves of TELUS.The mobile phone carrier has slashed the price tags for two of its Windows Phone 7 devices to only $29.99 upon the signing of a ...

4 March 2011
15:51 GMT

Windows Phone 7 Brings a Free Xbox 360 at TELUS

Canadian mobile phone carrier TELUS should put in place for its users a new promotion for its customers interested in the purchase of a Windows Phone 7 device, namely a free Xbox 360. The company is rumored to plan making the said promo available again for its customers, and should include both the HTC 7 Surround an...

4 March 2011
09:05 GMT

PlayStation 3 Games See Prices Slashed in ‘11 for 2011’ Promotion

Sony is kicking off the new year with quite an interesting promotion, as it has just presented the "11 for 2011" offer, which sees prices slashed on some very interesting titles that can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store.While it already revealed quite a lot of interesting downloadable games through the PlaySt...

25 January 2011
15:51 GMT

HTC HD7 Only $99.99 at T-Mobile USA

Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA has just slashed the price tag of one of the hottest mobile phones on their airwaves, the HTC HD7, which is now available for purchase for only $99.99 upon the signing of a new contract agreement.The HTC HD7 is the largest Windows Phone 7 smartphone that arrived on the United States mar...

21 January 2011
10:08 GMT

Nokia E5 Only $149.99 at Dell in January, Unlocked

Nokia E5 is now available for purchase in the United States via Dell for only $149.99. The handset was put on sale at this price tag in a promotion that would last until January 31st, and is available unlocked. According to Dell, the Nokia E5 would have a market value of $239.99, but it can be purchased from it f...

15 January 2011
06:19 GMT

New Xbox Live Refer-a-Friend Scheme Revealed, Rewards Included

Microsoft has just released a new offer for its Xbox Live service, the Refer-a-Friend scheme, which aims at making existing Xbox Live Gold subscribers persuade their Free friends to upgrade their subscriptions. Microsoft is pretty pleased that more than half of Xbox Live users are using a paid Gold subscription, b...

14 January 2011
03:50 GMT

Free Xbox Games for Windows Phone 7 Buyers

The new Windows Phone 7 operating system from Microsoft might prove a nice deal for those who are looking for the purchase of a new mobile phone during the holiday season, even if they are not yet available all around the world.But those customers who would have access to Windows Phone 7 devices on the local market,...

18 December 2010
07:43 GMT

The Great Steam Treasure Hunt Revealed, Offers Huge Prizes

Steam is hosting a very special promotion this end of the year, as it has just revealed The Great Steam Treasure Hunt, an offer that tasks players with completing certain objectives, and then rewards them with games from their wishlist, as well as the possibility to pick out 100 games from the Steam portfolio that th...

7 December 2010
10:01 GMT

T-Mobile Kicks Off BOGO Deal for Black Friday and Beyond

Mobile phone users in the United States interested in the purchase of a new smartphone from T-Mobile USA should consider making the purchase this holiday season. The mobile phone carrier has put in place a new special offering for its customers, which would run from November 26, all the way to January 18, and which ...

23 November 2010
03:05 GMT

Verizon Debuts the Smartphones Talk Free Promo

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just announced the addition of some new, appealing offerings for its users, including a Smartphones Talk Free promotion.Starting with tomorrow, November 19th, the wireless carrier's customers will be able to add a new 3G Smartphone on a secondary line, while receiving a...

18 November 2010
10:13 GMT

Xbox-Themed Survey Scam Spreading on Facebook

A new scam has been making the rounds on Facebook during the weekend and tricked users into taking rogue surveys by promising them free Xbox Live points.The spammed link comes with a thumbnail displaying the Xbox Live logo and a message reading "Free 4000 Xbox Live Points Limited time promotion, get yours now!"Visiti...

4 October 2010
02:05 GMT

Best Buy Announces Free Phone Fridays for October

All those interested in the purchase of a new mobile phone should consider getting one from Best Buy Mobile during the month of October, as the retailer has just announced that it would have four handsets available for free for its customers on each Friday of the month. Starting with Friday, October 1st, and running...

29 September 2010
12:31 GMT

Qik’s Premium Services Available for Free Until September

Android mobile phone users have now a new reason to rejoice, as Qik has just announced that its premium service is available for free until September. Initially, the company announced that its premium services would be available for free until today, but it seems that they changed their hearts and decided to expand ...

15 July 2010
16:51 GMT

Free iPhone Video Converter Now Available for Download

iOS device owners looking to convert videos to a format that is compatible with their gadget can now benefit from a great offer announced by iSkysoft, a provider of conversion solutions for Mac and Windows. Until July 26, visitors of the company’s web site can request a free serial code for the iSkysoft iPhone ...

13 July 2010
11:06 GMT


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