After launching a line of handheld computers including the Gemini PDA, Cosmo Communicator, and Astro Slide, Planet Computers announced something different earlier this year: a line of small Linux desktop computers with touchscreen display panels on the front and ARM-based processors on the inside. A crowdfunding campaign for the PlanetPC XR1 and XR2 was a […]
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Black Friday 2023 Digital Deals (download & stream videos, music, games, eBooks and more)
No Comments on Black Friday 2023 Digital Deals (download & stream videos, music, games, eBooks and more)Many Black Friday deals went live a little (or a lot) early this year, and there are plenty of deep discounts available on mobile tech products including laptops, tablets, smartphones, mini PCs, and more. There are also some good deals on digital media, allowing you to save on PC games, video or music streaming services, […]
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HBO Max launches May 27 for $15 per month
The streaming wars are getting… more complicated again. HBO Max is launching in just over a month and for $15 per month subscribers will be able to access the entire HBO content library plus TV shows and movies from Warner Media and some original new content. HBO Max goes live on May 27th and it’ll […]
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Report: Microsoft Movies & TV coming to Android, iOS, and other platforms
Microsoft may have gotten out of the digital music business by killing its Groove Music app, but the company continues to sell movies and TV shows through the Microsoft Store. There’s one small catch though: you can only watch them on Windows devices including a Windows PC, a Windows 10 Mobile phone, or an Xbox […]
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Deals of the Day (10-12-2017)
You’ve already got a phone, tablet, and PC you’re happy with… so what are you doing reading this daily deals article? Well, maybe you need a new USB microphone… a portable audio player… or a bunch of free movies or comics. As I mentioned in the Movies Anywhere article earlier today, you can snag 5 free […]
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Movies Anywhere makes it easier to buy digital movies once, watch on multiple platforms
7 Comments on Movies Anywhere makes it easier to buy digital movies once, watch on multiple platformsDisney’s Movies Anywhere service lets you buy a digital movie once and watch it on multiple platforms. The last time I looked at the service, that meant you could pay for a Disney movie and watch it on an Android, iOS, Windows, Amazon, or Roku device. Now Disney is announcing a major expansion: the company […]
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Digital Deals on games, music, movies from Google, Amazon, Steam
Google, Amazon, and Steam are all running big sales on digital media today. The Steam Winter Sale is underway, with major discounts on a bunch of games. Google Play is offering a bunch of deals on music and movies. And Amazon is letting you rent any digital video for a buck. Here are some of […]
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Deals of the Day (12-22-2016)
Need a Steam Link for in-home game streaming? You can pick one up for $20 today. Looking for a bargain on a portable notebook? The Asus Zenbook UX310A with a Core i7 Skylake chip is a great deal at $669. Don’t want any gadgets, but looking for some music, books, or apps? Amazon, Best Buy, […]
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Lilbits (4-09-2015): Firefox for Android surpasses 100 million downloads
Google’s Android operating system may come with a web browser (or two) pre-loaded, depending on the device and software version. But that hasn’t stopped developers from offering third-party browsers such as Dolphin, Opera, and Firefox. In fact, Mozilla says it’s Firefox web browser for Android has been downloaded over 100 million times. A few years […]
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Rakuten acquires library eBook, audiobook provider OverDrive
The company that bought retail portal Buy.com in 2010 and eBook company Kobo in 2011Â is expanding again. Rakuten has announced plans to buy OverDrive for $410 million. OverDrive is an eBook and audiobook distributor that makes digital media available to library patrons, school students, and others. You can use the OverDrive system to borrow or […]