Need for Speed Undercover for PS3 Review

Topic: I4U Gadget Reviews

Today we are checking out the cool new video game Need for Speed Undercover from EA. Undercover gets back to the franchises running from the cops roots for cool chases and lots of fun.

We are looking at the PS3 version of the game, but the title is available for Xbox, PSP, PC, and the Nintendo Wii. If you are looking for a fun racing game for the holidays Need for Speed Undercover is it. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:14:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint Announces Cyber Monday Deals

Topic: Mobile Phones

Sprint has announced its Cyber Monday specials that include phones and economic calling plans. Sprint is offering the Palm Centro free after a $100 mail-in rebate. The LG Rumor is a new Sprint exclusive handset just in time for Christmas.

The i335 from Motorola is free, a rugged phone for those hard on their equipment. Sprint is also offering the Compass 597 by Sierra Wireless, the nation's smallest USB modem for free. Other devices include the Samsung M300 free instantly. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:01:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

DIY Dinosaur Lamps Make a Cool Gift

Topic: Home Entertainment

If you are looking for an interesting gift for someone on your holiday list who likes Dinosaurs, ThinkGeek has something for you. A DIY kit is available that offers three different dinosaurs that are cut from flexible plastic sheets.

The sheets are put together by sliding tab A into slot A and so forth. The three dinosaurs featured are the T-Rex, stegosaurs, and a diplodocus. Construction time is 30 to 40 minutes and they do not include light bulbs. The AC cord and switch are included. Finished lamps are about 13-inches tall. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Tiger Direct Cyber Monday Deals revealed

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Tiger Direct just emailed us their Cyber Monday 2008 deal line-up. The top Cyber Monday deal from Tiger Direct is on a Acer Laptop Bundle for $399.99.
The deal features the Acer Aspire AS5315-2698 Laptop with Intel Celeron 560 2.13GHz, 802.11b/g WLAN, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, DVDRW, 15.4" WXGA, Webcam, and Vista Home Premium bundled with a D-Link WBR-1310 Wireless G Router. This is not the fastest budget notebook, but this makes a nice present for mom to go online anywhere in the house. More details on Tiger Direct. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

(RED)WIRE Music Service Launches

Topic: Other Stuff

(RED) is well known in the technology market with many electronic makers like Dell offering (RED) branded products that helps to support the fight for Aids research. Today marks the launch of (RED)WIRE, a new music service that hopes to help fight Aids in Africa.

The service launches today and is described as a digital music magazine that will be digitally delivered each Wednesday. The monthly subscription fee is $5 and half of that fee goes to the Global Fund to help fight Aids. Those subscribing by December 10th will be founding members and get a free Jay-Z song. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Cyber Monday Sales Round-up

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

You could only take a break from deal hunting on Saturday after Black Friday was over, as Cyber Monday already started on Sunday at several retailers. Yesterday and this morning we have already featured tons of great Cyber Monday Sales and deals. There are some great deals to be had on Walmart and Amazon.com, especially on Video Games and consoles.
Amazon for instance has the Nintendo DS for under $100 in their Cyber Monday Video Game Sale.
Walmart offers a great Xbox 360 Bundle with Guitar Hero for $269. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Arcade Bundle for Cyber Monday at Walmart

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Video game consoles are one of the most desired gifts each holiday season. Walmart is offering a great bundle deal for Cyber Monday on the Xbox 360 Arcade. The bundle includes the Xbox 360 Arcade console and a number of games for $269.

The games aren’t crap that no one would buy separately and includes guitar Hero III Legends of Rock and Guitar Hero World Tour. A wireless guitar controller is included and Sega Superstar Tennis, and five arcade games like Luxor 2, Feeding Frenzy and more. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:04:07 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Facebook Messaging on Over One Billion Devices

Topic: Mobile Phones

The free mobile push email service Emoze now allows Symbian users to add Facebook messaging in combination with email messages to their mobile device. Emoze says that Java and Windows Mobile users will have a version of the software to allow Facebook messaging in the next few days as well.

Using the software the Facebook site doesn't have to be opened and the user's friends list is available immediately on the handsets without needing to use a web browser to get the list. Emoze says it doesn’t store the messages sent for greater protection for the user. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:59:37 CST | by Shane McGlaun

ThinkGeek ships Gadgets for free on Cyber Monday 2008

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Geek and Gadget shop ThinkGeek offers free UPS ground shipping today on Cyber Monday for their unique offerings.
Along with Asian export Gadget Shops, ThinkGeek is a great shop to find unique gizmos and geek gifts.
Cool Geek Gift offerings this year on ThinkGeek include Personal Soundtrack Shirt, Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets and Slave Leia Poster. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

eBay Sees Black Friday Shopping Increase

Topic: Other Stuff

eBay reports that it saw an increase in shopping activities on its network of websites including eBay, PayPal, and Shopping.com. eBay shoppers reportedly took advantage of the $1 holiday door busters and Bid on $1 auctions.

Shopping.com reports that the most searched for item in its store was the Nintendo Wii and the Wii Fit. PayPal says that it saw 34% more transactions than it had the same time in 2007 and a 26% increase in online payment volume for Black Friday. The most sold item on eBay for Black Friday was the Nintendo Wii with 3,171 sold and the Wii Fit with 1,059 sold. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 06:28:13 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Overstock.com Cyber Monday Specials

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Overstock.com has a slew of Cyber Monday deals for shoppers who didn’t get enough on Friday. One of the most interesting offers is an additional 15% back on purchases made with PayPal to the buyers PayPal account. The site is also offering free shipping on everything on the site.

In addition to those offers, the site is offering tons of other items on sale and shows to have Nintendo Wii consoles available for $249.99. Another nice product is a Memorex 1080p Blu-ray player for $169. Digital cameras are 10% off and Blu-ray movies start at $8.54. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 06:26:14 CST | by Shane McGlaun