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IMDb iOS app adds ability to purchase movie tickets, Amazon integration for DVDs & Blu-rays, & enhanced bios

Jordan Kahn Jul 15 2013 - 11:03 am PT

IMDb-iOS-app IMBb has released a big update today to its iPhone and iPad app, adding the the ability to purchase movie tickets directly from within the app and much more. The feature is initially only available to users in the U.S. and can be accessed directly through a “Showtimes & Tickets” section on listings for movies currently in theatres.

Also included in today’s update is integration with the Amazon Mobile app for one tap purchasing of DVDs & Blu-rays from Amazon:

Want to buy a movie or TV show on DVD or Blu-ray? “Search via Amazon Mobile” to the rescue. Requires that you have the Amazon Mobile app, but we provide a handy link if you don’t have it yet.

IMBd has added even more celebrity bio pages in today’s update and iPhone users now have “one-tap access to the full cast/full filmography.” The updated app also includes a few other UI enhancements and bug fixes listed below:

What’s New in Version 3.3

iPad and iPhone
* “Tickets, please!” You can now conveniently purchase movie tickets via the IMDb App (currently US-only).
* More bios for celebrities you know and love as well as for up-and-comers.
* Want to buy a movie or TV show on DVD or Blu-ray? “Search via Amazon Mobile” to the rescue. Requires that you have the Amazon Mobile app, but we provide a handy link if you don’t have it yet.
* Also, did you know you can tap the “Coming Soon” bar above the title on upcoming movies to add the release date as an event to your calendar?
* Bug fixes. Nasty tricksy bugsies. We hates them!

iPhone
* We heard you. By popular demand, we’ve updated the movie and celebrity pages to include one-tap access to the full cast/full filmography (which, yes, scrolls vertically).
* You’ll see that cute little Watchlist flag almost everywhere now. Tap it to add movies and shows to your Watchlist (and tap-and-hold to add to your other lists as well).

This will be the last update that supports iOS 5. Future updates will require iOS 6 and above.

9to5Toys Last Call: Free $50 gift card w/ Bose headphones, Free iOS app Calendars+, games, more

Jun 19 2013 - 3:03 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

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Bose AE2 Audio Headphones + free $50 Dell Gift Card $150 Shipped ($200 Value)

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Other great deals we love:

New! iHome Desk Lamp with Pen Organizer and Speaker $12 + $5 Shipping
New! Game/App Deals: Far Cry 3: $20, Assassin’s Creed 3: $20, Pre Played Games under $20, more
New! Apple authentic Lightning to USB cable (Refurbished) $8 Shipped (Reg. $20 New)
New! Goal Zero Solar charger/rechargeable battery pack: $89
New! Sony 1080p 60Hz Blu-ray Player w/ Netflix, Pandora, YouTube streaming (Refurb.) $40 Shipped (Reg. $80 new)
- Star Wars Original / Prequel Trilogy only $30 with free shipping. Lowest prices ever.

Logitech Compact Bluetooth Keyboard for iPads/tablets, Macs/PCs: $20+$5 shipping (Reg. $50)
Solid Mac Bundle including Corel Painter, iTunes TuneUp, DiskDrill, Mac Scan, Netspot pro, more: $30
Gamers’ Deals: PlayStation Vita Madden 13 Bundle $210 + Shipping, App freebies, more
Philips HF3470 Natural Wake-up Light $57 + free shipping (Reg. $100)
Nike+ SportWatch with TomTom GPS $137.50 Shipped (Reg. $170)
PlayStation 4 launch bundles now available w/ release day delivery and small discounts – Xbox One is also available.
Save $30 on select Kindle Fire HD tablets, starting at just $170 w/ free in-store pickup – The lowest price we’ve ever seen.
MacBook Pro with Retina display 13” 2.9GHz i7, 256GB flash: $1600 shipped (up to $200 off)
Targus iPad 3/4 Slim Case in Charcoal Gray $9 + Shipping (Reg. $50)
Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover (open box) $15 Shipped (Reg. $69 new)

9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 59% off Seagate Solid State Hybrid Drives, $180 Logitech UE Boombox BT speaker, Xbox One preorders live w/ bonus, more

Jun 10 2013 - 3:19 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Today’s Featured deals:

Today Only: Seagate Solid State Hybrid Drives:

Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch – $96 (Reg. $160)
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 7200 RPM 3.5-Inch – $110 (Reg. $270)

Logitech UE Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $180 Shipped ($70 off)

Xbox One now available for preorder, releases in November for $499. Includes special ‘Day One Edition’ preorders bonuses. Pssst! There’s also a new Halo trailer!

Other great deals we love:

Up to 80% off Incase MacBook Air/Pro accessories (Bags, Cases, Sleeves, more)
Don’t wait for OS X Mavericks, get Apple’s AirPlay display feature now with AirParrot: 25% off
Seiki Digital 50-Inch 4K UHD 120Hz LED HDTV $1,080 Shipped
MLB.TV Premium subscription $50 for the rest of the season
Apps/Games sale up to 80% off: Rayman Jungle Run $1, Trine 2 $3, iTeleport VNC $5, more
Apple iTunes $60 Gift Card for Apple App Store or iBookstore for $55
Amazon 75% off Mac software sale: Toast 11: $58, Photoshop Elements: $60, Bioshock 2: $12, Borderlands: $15, more
Blu-ray deals (Django Unchained, Ted, Zero Dark Thirty, more)
Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover (open box) $15 Shipped (Reg. $69 new)
Seagate Expansion 4 TB 3.0 USB Desktop External Hard Drive $160 (Retail $230)
Father’s Day Gifts: $50 of Brookstone products for just $25 (OtterBox, Beats Pill, Personalized Padfolio, FitBit Flex, etc)
Photo editing app, ColorStrokes for Mac goes FREE for a limited time
Roku 2 XD 1080p Streaming media player (Brand New) $60 Shipped (Reg. $80)
Star Wars (complete collection) Blu-rays, more $70
Free $50 Amazon credit w/ PlayStation Vita
Amazon launches indie game store, up to 75% off titles such as: Super Meat Boy, Braid & Brutal Legend, more
Hotspot Shield – Simple VPN/proxy solution for OS X, iOS, and Android devices. 50% off a 1 year subscription, now only $15
eBook Freebie: Weber’s Time to Grill: Get In. Get Out. Get Grilling (Reg. $20)
Amazon knocks $20 off of Kindle HDs for Father’s Day, now start at $179
Save 50% on 1Password Mac / iOS Apps, the gold standard in mobile password security
9to5Toys Exclusive: Cash in an extra $10 on Gazelle when you trade-in your used (or broken!) electronics

9to5Toys Last Call: $59 Logitech UE Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker, $15 Apple Leather Smart Cover (open-box), Father’s Day Gifts, more

Jun 7 2013 - 3:18 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Today’s Featured deals:

Logitech UE Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker, ‘the best portable speaker you can buy’: $59 shipped

Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover (open box) $15 Shipped (Reg. $69 new)

3-in-1 Universal USB Charging Cable –This universal USB cable is the last charging cable you’ll ever need. It can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously, and is compatible with iPhone 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/3, iPad, iPod, Android, HTC, Samsung and other devices. It’s optimized to avoid tangling, and for $7 + Free Shipping (a big discount from $59) it is the same price as Apple’s single Lightning cable. We reviewed the Cable here for more information.

Other great deals we love:

New! Amazon 75% off Mac software sale: Toast 11: $58, Photoshop Elements: $60, Bioshock 2: $12, Borderlands: $15, more
New! Blu-ray deals (Django Unchained, Ted, Zero Dark Thirty, more)
New! Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover (open box) $15 Shipped (Reg. $69 new)
New! Free Digital Comic Book – Superman No. 1 from the New 52 series by DC Comics
New! Griffin Technology 20% off sitewide: $13.60 Lightning cable, $48 iTrip, $56 Waterproof iPhone 5 cases, more
New! Father’s Day Gifts: $50 of Brookstone products for just $25 (OtterBox, Beats Pill, Personalized Padfolio, FitBit Flex, etc)

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Sonnet announces 15-port Echo Thunderbolt dock with built-in HDD/SSD & optical drive options

Jordan Kahn Apr 3 2013 - 6:13 pm PT

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The much-anticipated Belkin Thunderbolt Dock appears to be delayed once again unfortunately, missing its planned Q1 launch, despite taking pre-orders for the device in February after missing its original September launch date. While we’ve been recommending the popular Matrox Thunderbolt Docking station in the meantime, today Sonnet announced a new competitor in the space with the Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock.

The 15-port dock includes many of the ins and outs you’d expect: Two thunderbolt ports, four USB 3.0 ports, 3.5mm audio in and out (front and back), FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, and two eSATA ports. However, there are two features this 15-port Thunderbolt docking station has that most others do not: extra space to install a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD and your choice of a built-in DVD or Blu-Ray drive:

the Echo 15 Thunderbolt dock has you covered—it includes your choice of DVD±RW drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ player (BD-ROM/8x DVD±RW). If you are a Mac user, you’ll also find that the included Blu-ray player software for OS X® is very handy, enabling you to watch Blu-ray movies on your computer or attached monitor.

The fast 6 Gb/s SATA interface supports an HDD at its maximum speeds, and an SSD at up to 380 MB/s… Best of all, the drive sits inside the Echo dock, so you don’t have to clutter your desk space with an external hard drive and its power brick and cable clutter to add more storage. Don’t feel like adding a drive yourself? Sonnet also offers the Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock equipped with a 2TB HDD, available exclusively through the Sonnet online store.

The Sonnet Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock is available to pre-order now in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting at $399 for a DVD drive and no built-in drive. The next model up comes with a built-in 2TB HDD for $499, while a Blu-ray drive and 2TB HDD brings it up to $549. Other options are also available through Sonnet’s website, and most models are expected to ship in Summer 2013.