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T-Mobile and MLB have a marketing relationship that spans back several seasons. Since the beginning of that relationship, T-Mobile subscribers have received a free yearly subscription to MLB.TV At Bat – a paid mobile service that lets users listen to game broadcasts, follow live stats, and watch highlight replays. Normally $20 a season, it was a nice gift that baseball lovin' T-Mobile customers (myself included) appreciated.
Audio-Technica's M40x and M50x headphones are some of the best loved headphones in existence. Rocking a 4.6 star rating on Amazon with over 2,200 reviews, the M50x is a shoo-win for the 'Most Popular' award in the audio device high school yearbook. They sound great, are well built, fit comfortably, and aren't terribly expensive.Especially today, as they are currently on sale. Amazon has the M40x for an all-time low at $64.99 and the M50x for just $117.95 – which is also a great price for that set of cans. If you, like me, live in a state where Amazon charges sales tax, then you may choose to pick up the M40x for the same price through Adorama instead (make sure you use the provided link or the discounted price won't appear).I have wanted to try the M50x for months, but I promised my wife that I wouldn't buy any more headphones (I love headphones). She told me that I'd have to sleep in the garage if I bought another pair. I do have a rather comfortable couch in the garage and it's not nearly as cold out there as it was a month ago... Oh man – decisions. If your wife hasn't banned you from buying headphones, then you can pick up a pair for yourself by following the links below.Amazon
I see you. Yes, you. You've been hanging around AP for months now, reading every article and news story about the sleek and sexy Nexus 6P. You want a 6P, I know, but you've got that nagging problem that you're struggling to overcome – you want the phone, but you just can't pull the trigger until the right deal comes along.
Samsung's marketing team has been hitting it out of the park recently with funny, memorable commercials highlighting the S7's many cool features. A couple of days ago, they posted three new commercials starring Lil Wayne and Wesley Snipes, and I think they are pretty stellar. I could describe them for you, but I wouldn't wan't to spoil the surprise. Watch them for yourself.
The first gen Asus ZenWatch is $99.95 today on Amazon. It's been that price before, and it will likely be that price again. The silver & rose gold model with a tan strap is the only color option.For someone still on the sidelines wondering what this whole Android Wear craze is all about, this is a solid entry into the world of wearables. The ZenWatch sports a 1.2 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM along with a square 1.63" 320 x 320 AMOLED touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 3. It's also dustproof and splashproof and has a heart rate sensor, which was oddly not included in the second gen watch (probably because people complained the one in the first gen watch isn't all that good).With daylight savings coming up, I can't think of a better gift that you could buy to celebrate. On a side note, if you celebrate daylight savings then you are some kind of sick; how are you excited about waking up an hour earlier? Seriously, why do we even have daylight savings time?You should be excited that you can buy a two-tone smartwatch running Android Wear with decent specs for less than $100 bucks. I hate daylight savings, but I kinda like this watch because it's pretty nice looking and it's cheap. If you kinda like it too, then you can buy one using the link below.Source: AmazonSilver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold. - Burl Ives
There are two things you need to know about this deal. One, the Midnight Black model of the Jaybird X2's is on sale for 4.89 on Amazon, and two, that Artem loves the headphones this company makes. In fact, he loves them so much that if he saw you wearing them on a train, he would likely approach you and strike up a conversation about how much he loves Jaybird headphones.In that conversation he would probably mention that he owns a website called Android Police, on which he reviewed the previous generation of said headphones in an extremely detailed 3,000 word article. You then might exclaim that the reason you bought your X2's in the first place was because you found out they were on sale through that very website, Android Police, which you follow religiously. After sharing a moment of mirth and merriment celebrating the joy of coincidence, you perhaps would say that you yourself enjoy writing and would love a chance to apply for a position at AP.After a moment's reflection, I imagine Artem might respond by saying that he doesn't currently have any open spots, but that he wouldn't mind replacing one of his writers who seems to only be interested in writing deal alerts, and that those deal alerts tend to be very wordy, with occasional run-on sentences, while somehow managing to say very little about the product which is on sale. With this in mind, he could very possibly offer you an audition.After an audition, you may just earn yourself a job, all because you wore the Jaybird X2's on a train. A job that used to belong to... wait a minute... ah, crap, what on earth did I just get myself into. I really hope Artem doesn't actually travel by train. The link to the headphones is at the bottom of the page you dirty job stealer. I hope you feel guilty every time you wear them and enjoy their outstanding battery life, sound quality, reception, and comfort. Jerk.Source: Amazon
Perhaps the deals we posted this morning on the 6P and 5X were a touch too Nexalicious for your taste. Are you of a more Mototastic persuasion? If you are, you'll be interested to know that the Moto X Pure is on sale today on Motorola's website. The 16GB model is a cool hundred bucks off, while the 32GB version is the recipient of a more modest $50 price cut.These aren't just the basic black or white versions of the phone either, you can make any combination you would like with Moto Maker. There is still a premium charge of $25 for the wood and leather backs, but it's sweet to see the fully customized version of the phone for sale.Amazon and Best Buy also have the Moto X Pure on sale, but you will only be able to choose from the black and white/bamboo models. Amazon isn't charging the extra $25 for the premium bamboo back, like Moto and Best Buy, so that's the place to pick it up if it's your favorite combo. Here are the links-Moto Maker
Since the time I began writing for Android Police last spring I have written dozens of deal alerts. Many of these articles have featured mobile accessories from brands I had not previously heard of, let alone tried for myself. While reviews on Amazon are a nice tool to help determine if a product is any good, there is no substitute for a recommendation from a source you trust. With that in mind, today I'm starting a new series of articles reviewing mobile accessories from the manufacturers that we often feature in Deal Alerts at Android Police.First up in the series is Aukey's lineup of QC 3.0 chargers. Aukey sent me four different QC 3.0 chargers to test, including a single port charger, a dual port charger, a dual port car charger, and a five port charging station. All of the chargers are also backwards compatible with QC 2.0 devices, so if you pick one up you can be sure it will work with your existing devices, as well as your future ones. Let's take a look at them.
Oh man. It's you again. So, you didn't like that Nexus 6P deal I just posted. Too big? Too expensive? Too metal? Well, I've got another deal for you that should make you happy. This time it's on the Nexus 5X, and it's only the best price I've ever seen on the 32GB model (that is, without signing up for Project Fi).
The Moto 360 Sport is a lot like the standard second gen device, only with a silicone strap and a display with greater outdoor visibility. Some people, myself included, think that this means it should sell for less than the regular version of the watch which is outfitted with more premium materials.Well, Motorolla may not agree with that idea, but Amazon is apparently on board with it because the price on the black model of the 360 Sport just dropped more than 50 bucks to $248.27. This is not an announced sale and may be Amazon's way of clearing a little extra inventory. Whatever the reason for the lower price, it's the best deal we've seen yet on the 360 Sport.If you need more info before you click the buy button then you should check out Ryan's review. These unofficial price drops on Amazon tend to be volatile, so I recommend you act quick on this one. If you've wanted one, now's the time to grab it.Source: Amazon
If you want a sleek and sexy thermostat to control your home's temperature, then there's no better device on the market then the Nest Learning Thermostat. Now in its third generation, the Nest helps keep your house at a comfortable temperature, but only while you are home, saving you money on your energy bill. It doesn't hurt that it looks great while doing so.
There is nothing worse than getting into your car as you prepare to leave for work and discovering your battery is dead. You could call AAA - if you have a membership, your parents - if they live close by, or a friend - if you have any of those. Regardless of whom you call, by the time they get there, you are going to be late to work.The other option is to buy a portable battery pack that doubles as a car jump-starter and keep it in your trunk for just such occasions. There are a ton of different companies that make these things, and today, one of them is on sale.Nekteck's 12000mAh battery, with 600A peak output, can be yours for $49.99 after a $30 off coupon code on Amazon. It'll jump start a 5L gas engine, or 3L diesel engine, up to 12 times on a single charge (good for an after-game tailgate party where everyone passes out and forgets to turn off their headlights).It also has two USB ports that you can use to charge your other electronics and an LED flashlight which is useful for seeing stuff in the dark, like your dead car battery. Bundled with the battery is a 12V car charger, a MicroUSB cable, and jumper cables that plug into the power bank. Oh, and it also has a zippered case to carry all this stuff so it won't clutter your trunk.Reviews are solid, with a 4.9 star rating. Sure, some of the five-star reviews are from people who got the device for free in exchange for an 'unbiased review', but the bulk of the positive reviews are from legit customers. The battery has a 12 month warranty and is backed by Amazon's 30 day return policy, so if it doesn't perform as you expect you are covered.Use coupon code NG9NY4DV at checkout to get the discounted price.Source: Amazon
Google once again is handing out free music on Google Play. This time, the album is one that a lot of you may actually want, Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory. Linkin Park was a huge deal back in my high school years, and their song, In The End, must have played about a thousand times on my car's radio. Well, the album is free today, and you too can listen to it and relive some memories.
We interrupt your morning (it's morning here in Seattle at least) to bring you an important public service announcement. If you live in the UK or Ireland and own one of Amazon's affordable 7in tablets, then you need to request a new charger. Amazon has noted that a small quantity of the chargers bundled with these devices have had their housing detach when being removed from the wall, creating a risk of electric shock (no, they are not a fire hazard).
I have a 55 inch Sony TV with Android TV in my bedroom. I love it, the picture is beautiful, the apps load quickly and work well, and it's running freaking Android! That being said, I love it a little less today, because my TV is 1080p, and I paid more for it than the 55 inch 4K Sony that is on sale today. Dang it. Early adoption sucks sometimes.The Sony XBR-55X810C 55-Inch 4K TV is available on eBay for $799.99 for a limited time. That is a great price on an excellent TV which retails elsewhere for a grand. It's a full $50 cheaper than the last time it went on sale. Like the TV in my bedroom, it runs Android TV and supports Google Cast out of the box. Both of those features work great on my Sony, so I would imagine they run equally superb on this device and look even better in 4K resolution. Amazon reviewers also seem to have a favorable impression of the TV, and give it a 4.4 star average rating.Here's a rundown of the key specs:
The price on the Nexus 5X just keeps on getting better and better. Today the price has fallen to a new low of just 9.99 on eBay. Here is a quick rundown of the specs for the three of you readers who have never heard of this device before.
Blur Out Private Information And Private Parts With YouTube's New Auto-Tracking Custom Blurring Tool
License plate numbers, emails, strangers faces, home addresses, and nipples. These are all things that you might not want seen by the world when you upload a video to YouTube. Google understands this, and has just released a new tool for YouTube that grants users the ability to blur any object in a movie, even a moving one! Check out this example clip to see it in action.
Samsung just announced that it has begun mass manufacturing of the industry's first 256GB Universal Flash Storage chips for high-end mobile devices. The new memory is nearly twice as fast as typical SATA-based SSDs found in PCs. Using two lanes of data transfer, the new chip can move data at up to a blistering 850MB per second.
Alright Samsung fanboys, the wait for the Galaxy S7 announcement is over, and now the wait for product launch day begins. If you already know that the S7 or S7 Edge will be your next device, then you can now reserve one for yourself by pre-ordering with any of the four major US carriers. Here are the pre-order links along with the full retail price from each carrier.