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Daily Links and Deals: Deezer’s music streaming service comes to the U.S.

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daily_links_1In today’s stories, Deezer brings it’s streaming service to the US, at a price. Also, Farmers are still fighting copyright for the right to repair their tractors, the FCC won’t stop free channel blackouts, and the government is finally starting to shut down tech support scammers. In deals, there’s a large selection of Amazon covers on sale today in their device accessories sale. Also, deals on an X-Files Blu-ray set and Mr. Beams motion sensor lights.

Daily Links for Wednesday, July 20, 2016:

Deezer’s music streaming service comes to the U.S., but without a free option (PC World) The lack of a free tier, especially in a the crowded US market, may give this service a disadvantage.

Farmers Are Still Fighting For The Right To Fix Their Own Tractors (Jalapnik) When you think of repairing machinery, copyright infringement is the last thing you’d think would be an obstacle, right? What is John Deere thinking?

Cable blackouts of “free” TV channels won’t be stopped by FCC (Ars Technica) Let’s see: It’s not okay to blackout sports, but you can blackout local free TV? Huh?

Feds shut down tech support scammers, freeze assets (Computer World) This is one of the most common scams, especially for the elderly,  and I am glad to see that law enforcement is beginning to address this.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Last Breath: A Sherry Moore Novel by George D. Shuman.

In Today’s Deals, Amazon is featuring a large selection of Amazon Device Accessories (mostly covers and screen protectors) at significant savings. Also, The X-Files: Complete Series Collector’s Set + The Event Bundle on Blu-ray and savings on select Mr. Beams Motion-Sensor Lights.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year by Michael Farquhar. The Romance Daily Find is Brush of Wings by Karen Kingsbury.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Night Ranger: A JOHN WELLS NOVEL (Book 7) by Alex Berenson. The Extra Daily Deal is The John Milton Series: Books 1-3 by Mark Dawson.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles.

Google Books has a Hot Book Deals promotion.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Why does using a period in a text message make you sound insincere or angry?

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daily_links_1Today, a look at what people read into using a period in a text message. Also, the Library of Congress has been hacked, perusing 50 years of Star Trek lawsuits and a librarian hands out books at the RNC convention. Today’s deals feature up to 50 off on Logitech PC accessories and a refurbished Vizio soundbar.

Daily Links for Tuesday, July 19, 2016:

Library of Congress wracked by DNS attack (FCW)  The website seems to be still intermittently down.

Why does using a period in a text message make you sound insincere or angry? (The Conversation) Grammar versus the norm and what it says about you. I wonder how long before using punctuation in texts becomes a tell-tale sign of your age, like using two spaces after a period does now….

The Pleads Of The Many: 50 Years of Star Trek Lawsuits (Trademark and Copyright Law) An interesting piece on Star Trek lawsuit history.

This Librarian Handing Out Books At The RNC Wants To “Make America Read Again” (Bustle) I have got to admit that this is an interesting approach to getting people to read.

Deals of the Day: 

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Drinking Closer to Home: A Novel by Jessica Anya Blau.

In Today’s Deals, get up to 50% off select Logitech PC accessories, including mice and keyboards. Also, a Vizio refurbished 38″ soundbar and MEE audio M7P Secure-Fit Sports In-Ear Headphones with Mic, Remote, and Universal Volume Control.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find includes a number of travel guides in the “Rough Guides” series. The Romance Daily Find is Test Drive by Marie Harte.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Duke of My Heart: A Season for Scandal (Book 1) by Kelly Bowen. The Extra Daily Deal is The Bookseller A Novel by Cynthia Swanson.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver.

If you enjoy YA books, Google Books has a collection of Teen Reads Under $5.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: 5 essential Google Drive extensions for Chrome

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daily_links_1Today, a story on some really useful extensions for Chrome. Also, you can send a friend a Netflix playlist, there’s a new version of an old Nintendo, and some interesting ebook statistics on Romance Novels. In deals, you can find an Insanity Max DVD set, savings on Yamaha musical instruments and the complete Blu-ray set of Irwin Allen’s Lost in Space.

Daily Links for Monday, July 18, 2016:

Netflix launches ‘Flixtape’ playlists you can send to friends and lovers (The Next Web) This idea is so much better than rattling off a list over the phone like I usually do…..

Comcast expands $10 low-income Internet plan (Ars Technica) The communications giant adds 10Mbps broadband for low-income adults without kids.

5 essential Google Drive extensions for Chrome (PC World) All of these look really, really helpful if you use a chrome browser.

Surprise: Nintendo’s next console is the NES [Updated] (Ars Technica) I’ve seen these retro sets before, and for the true aficionado of the originals, they just don’t measure up. I also bet my puzzle favorites are not part of the mix.

Romance Makes up 4% of Print, and 45% of eBook Sales (The Digital Reader) This study confirms what we already knew: Romance readers have gone for ebooks in a big way.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Shaun T’s INSANITY MAX:30 Base Kit – DVD Workout. Also, a selection of Yamaha Musical Instruments (including guitars, keyboards and more) and Lost in Space: The Complete Series on Blu-ray.

In Today’s Deals, Amazon is featuring several series, including Area 51 titles by Bob Mayer.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is  All the Presidents’ Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses–How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America by Marta McDowell. The Romance Daily Find is Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry Series #1) by Simone Elkeles.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Girl Who Stayed by Tanya Anne Crosby. The Extra Daily Deal is Good Kings Bad Kings A Novel by Susan Nussbaum.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman.

Google has a Scorching Summer Romance promotion.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Sunday Daily Deals: A Certified Refurbished Echo

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echoIf you missed buying an Amazon Echo on Prime Day, Amazon is offering certified refubs at  $40 savings off the new Echo price. FYI: Certified refurbished Echos also carry a one year guarantee.

Deals of the Day for July 17, 2016:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes a Certified Refurbished Amazon Echo for $139.99.

In Today’s Deals, get Mountain Man by Diana Palmer for 99 cents. Also available is  For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business by Kevin Werbach and Dan Hunter for 99 cents.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet: Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things by Sara Hagerty for $1.99. The Romance Daily Find is Lady Susan Plays the Game by Janet Todd for $1.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Partner in Crime by J. A. Jance for $1.99. The Extra Daily Deal is Mudbound by Hillary Jordan for $1.99.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Entombed by Linda Fairstein for $1.99.

Google has a Hot Book Deals promotion with books starting at 99 cents.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Over 14 million digital books to be accessible for blind users

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daily_links_1Today, news that the New HathiTrust and NFB Partnership will make over 14 million digital books accessible to blind and print-disabled users. Also, The New York Public Library has launched a digital newsletter, an interview with Indigo CEO Heather Reisman on the 21st century bookstore and VLC finally launches a media player app for Windows 10.  In deals, a Nordic Track treadmill, Bluedio Bluetooth headphones and speakers and the complete series of Two and a Half Men on DVD.

Daily Links for Thursday, June 30, 2016:

Indigo CEO Heather Reisman on reimagining the 21st century bookstore (Canadian Business) Keeping books at the forefront and surviving in the modern world.

README: Digital News from The New York Public Library (NYPL) The New York Public Library launches a digital newsletter.

New HathiTrust and NFB Partnership Will Make More Than 14 Million Digital Books Accessible to Blind and Print-Disabled User (Infodocket) This is fantastic news for print-disabled users

Beloved VLC media player releases a robust universal Windows 10 app (PC World) Finally! One of the most popular media players debuts on Windows 10.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Flee (Codename: Chandler Book 1) by J.A. Konrath and Ann Voss Peterson (plus the other two books in the Codename: Chandler thriller series) for $1.99.

In Today’s Deals, a NordicTrack C 1650 Treadmill, Bluedio Bluetooth Headphones and speakers, and the Two and a Half Men Complete Series on DVD.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is  The End of Everything: A Novel by Megan Abbott for $1.99. The Romance Daily Find is Bachelorette for Sale by Gail Chianese for 99 cents.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith for $1.99. The Extra Daily Deal is Chasing Shadows Psychic Justice (Book 1) by Erin Richards for 99 cents.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4  – specific deals will be back as soon as I get my new PC. No iTunes on the Chromebook! 😦

Google has a Up to 85% off Bestsellers promotion.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Audiobooks are crushing ebooks

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daily_links_1Today, if you trust the numbers, audiobooks seem to be outperforming ebooks. Also, stories on Evernote’s changes and price hike, a look at used hard drives and some important information about your warranty rights under the law. In deals, deals on tents, BBC comedies and savings on RavPower chargers and accessories.

Daily Links for Wednesday, June 29, 2016:

Evernote announces price hike, device restrictions for Basic package (ZD Net) If two devices is not enough for you,, you may be looking at an upgrade.

Used hard drives on eBay, Craigslist are often still ripe with leftover data (PC World) And this is a cautionary tale….

How Sony, Microsoft, and Other Gadget Makers Violate Federal Warranty Law (Motherboard) Know your rights! This is information you need to know.

Audiobooks are crushing ebooks (Quartz) I wonder if part of this also has to do with the fact that people who listen to audiobooks are used to paying more?

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Anthony Summers for $1.99.

In Today’s Deals, savings on select Wenzel tents, 4th of July Flags, BBC comedies and RavPower chargers and electronics like the RavPower 50W 10A 6-Port USB Charger Desktop Charging Station with iSmart Technology (Black).

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is There  Be Lies by Nick Lake for $1.99. The Romance Daily Find is The Earl Next Door: The Bachelor Lords of London by Charis Michaels for 99 cents.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is One For The Money: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich for $1.99. The Extra Daily Deal is Rise of the Red Dragon Tales of the Lorekeepers (Tome 1) by Martin Rouillard for $1.99.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: In defense of book collecting

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daily_links_1Today, an opinion piece on book collecting. Also, an alert for fraudulent copyright notices, an explanation of carrier setting updates and a legal victory against Microsoft for their Windows Update shenanigans. In deals, UPS-backups and the ultimate DVD collections for Glee fans.

Daily Links for Tuesday, June 28, 2016:

Thousands of Fraudulent Copyright Infringement Demands are Being Emailed… (Digital Music News) Watch out for these and note the instructions for help dealing with this scam.

A lawsuit over an unwanted Windows 10 upgrade just cost Microsoft $10,000 (PC World) And this was before Microsoft became out and out malware artists.

What is this ‘Carrier Settings Update’ on my iPhone, iPad? (Recode) The truth behind this suspicious sounding update.

Michael Robbins: In defense of book collecting (Chicago Tribune) Not your usual “e” versus “p” thinking. Sometimes, we get there in unusual ways….

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes The Color Purple by Alice Walker for $2.99 and Aztec by Colin Falcone for $1.99.

In Today’s Deals, a APC BR1500G Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 10-outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply.Also, The Ultimate Gleek Bundle on DVD (all 6 seasons and 121 episodes of the hit TV series, as well as Glee: Encore and Glee: The Concert).

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Where We Belong: A Novel by Emily Giffin for $2.99. The Romance Daily Find is Wild Hearts: An If Only novel by Jessica Burkhart for $1.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Forgotten Garden A Novel by Kate Morton for $2.99. The Extra Daily Deal is Under Fire: Dan Taylor (Book 2) by Rachel Amphlett for 99 cents.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Frog Music by Emma Donoghue for $1.99.

Google has a Topsellers Under $10 promotion.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Digitising public domain images creates a new copyright, rules German court

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daily_links_1Today, a story on a ruling for about scans and copyright that sets a disturbing precedent.Also, a think piece on the last driver license holder, watching local broadcast TV on the internet and a look at who can make the most out of Chromebooks. In deals, pet fountains and feeders.Also big savings on DVDs, Bluerays and digital downloads of the first two seasons of Game of Thrones.

Daily Links for Monday, June 27, 2016:

Digitising public domain images creates a new copyright, rules German court [Updated] (Ars Technica UK) This is a deeply disturbing decision. It means that public domain works can be basically “held hostage” by who does the scanning of the work in question.

Chromebooks are the new “it just works” platform (ZD Net) While they are not for everyone, there is something to be said for not having to worry abut bloated OEM programs, viruses and updates.

The last driver license holder (Techcrunch) Autonomous cars are getting closer and closer to becoming a mainstream reality.

You May Soon Be Able to Watch Local Broadcast TV on the Internet (Motherboard) Not exactly Aereo V2, but this non-profit want to make live, local internet a reality.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Sophie’s Choice (Open Road) by William Clark Styron for $1.99, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie: A Novel (Open Road) by Muriel Spark for $2.99 and Words that Sell, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas by Richard Bayan for $1.99.

In Today’s Deals, “Game of Thrones: Seasons 1 & 2″ on Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital. (Digital downloads of the first two seasons are $9.99 each. Also, up to 62% Off PetSafe Fountains and Feeders.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth for $1.99. The Romance Daily Find is Hot For The Scot by Janice Maynard for 99 cents.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Murder in the Marais An Aimee Leduc Investigation, Vol. 1 by Cara Black for $1.99. The Extra Daily Deal is The Joe Tesla Box Set: Books 1-3 by Rebecca Cantrell for $1.99.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes

Google Books has a Topsellers Under $10 promotion.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.)

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Sunday Daily Deals: Bike accessories and outdoor gear

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bike trailerToday’s deals include an electric pressure washer, outdoor gear and bike and jogging accessories.

Deals of the Day for Sunday, June 26, 2016:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Sylvester: or The Wicked Uncle (Regency Romances) by Georgette Heyer for $1.99 and .

In Today’s Deals, AR Blue Clean AR390SS 2000 psi Electric Pressure Washer with Spray Gun. You can also save 40% on Klymit outdoor gear and bike and jogging accessories from Allen Sports.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Bliss by Hilary Fields for $2.99. The Romance Daily Find is Dare to Desire by Carly Phillips for 99 cents.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Kind Worth Killing A Novel by Peter Swanson for $3.99. The Extra Daily Deal is Needfire by Amy Braun for 99 cents.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Limitless by Alan Glynn for $2.99.

Google Books has a promotion for Popular Page-Turners.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Saturday Daily Deals: Up to 80% off Bestselling ebooks

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follettToday, all the major retailers – Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo. iTunes and Google –  are having sales with significant savings on bestselling authors. Also savings on summer gear: coolers, airbeds and more.

Deals of the Day for Saturday, June 25, 2016:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes 20 New York Times best sellers are up to 80% off. Includes Ken Follett, David Balducci, James Patterson, Sandra Brown and many more.

In Today’s Deals, an Intex Raised Downy Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump, heavy-duty ORCA Coolers and savings of over 40% on Jolie Sustainable Candles.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is 50% off a large selection of bestsellers. The Romance Daily Find is Triple the Fun (Harlequin Desire Series #2371) by Maureen Child for 99 cents.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Memory Man by David Baldacci for $3.99. There is also a large selection of bestsellers at over 59% off. The Extra Daily Deal is Blood Relics: A James Acton Thriller, Book #12 by J. Robert Kennedy for $3.99.

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes The Dead Will Tell: A Kate Burkeholder Novel by Linda Castillo for $2.99.

Google also is offering up to 85% off Bestsellers.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.