Amazon and Ebay Offer Nintendo Wii Console Bundle Deal

Nintendo’s Wii console with the Mario Kart Wii Bundle has two different sales running on Ebay and Amazon. While Ebay offers the bundle on larger discount, Amazon’s deal comes with added perks. So no matter what sale you choose, there’s no looser in this battle.

The Wii Console Bundle comes with a Mario Kart Wii, a Nintendo Wii Wheel, Wii Remote Controller, Nunchuk controller, sensor bar, the Wii console and all of the required cable to get it running.

Meanwhile, Amazon is offering the Wii Console Bundle for $134.96 with a $20 Amazon credit. This offer could end any time, so if you’re in the market to purchase a Wii, better grab this deal. On the other hand, Ebay offers the console bundle for only $129.99 with free Economy Shipping.

Whichever deal your grab, no one’s a looser here by saving big!

Amazon, Planning to Launch Netflix-like Digital Books Service

According to a report from Wall Street Journal, Amazon is planning to launch a Netflix-like subscription service for digital books — much to be chagrin of some publishers.

Based on unnamed sources, Amazon is currently talking with several publishers regarding the said program — which would provide access to an online library in exchange for an unspecified annual fee. The sources also claim that the service would be available for Amazon Prime subscribers, and that the proposed library would feature primarily older works with monthly restrictions on the number of books a subscriber could read for free. Publishers would reportedly pocket a substantial fee for signing on to the program, even though some are reluctant to participate for fear that it might downgrade the value of the book business.

Apparently, it is still unclear whether any publishers agreed to participate on the said program.

In case this program will push through, what are your insights for Amazon’s digital books service?

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Strategy Guide, Detailed

Amazon unveiled some details from Deus Ex: Human Revolution Collector’s Edition strategy guide. In addition to the standard edition, the strategy guide also includes a high-quality gold foil cover that features Adam Jensen. Also in the Collector’s Edition is an extra chapter that contains artwork of various character and location in the multi-platform game. There is also an interview piece with the game devs at Eidos Montreal.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Collector’s Edition is expected to hit the shelves on August 23, the same day the game will launch in North America. The collector’s edition will be tagged at $34.99.

See Amazon’s full product description after the cut.

Most Creative Gadget Commercials of All-Time

Technology is evolving really fast these days, and that means you need to be kept updated on the latest gadgets and inventions that are hitting the market lately. Today, there are a huge array of cool gadgets being launched, such as tablets, smartphones, and Androids. And perhaps the best way to keep in touch with those anticipated products is through watching commercials and looking at print advertisements.

In this article, GADG collected the best and most creative gadget ads of all time. Enjoy watching the videos after the jump!

Amazon’s Tablet, Not an iPad Rival

Amazon’s upcoming Android tablet might be a competitor to the Nook Color rather than an iPad rival. Based on a report from insiders on Thursday, the said tablet would just be an advanced e-reader that have a color screen and some apps like Barnes & Noble’s hardware. The focus, SAI heard, was on filling a hole where the Kindle was “most vulnerable.”

Almost all the rumors surrounding the said tablet have it carrying a roughly nine-inch screen. Amazon said to be in keen to keep the price of the tablet low by foregoing the camera and using simple two-point touch. Android would get several modifications, though these may be to preload Amazon’s services, like the Appstore, Amazon MP3 and Kindle.

Amazon’s Kindle, Available at Toys R Us Starting July 31

Toys R Us, the world’s leading toy store, is said to be offering Amazon’s Kindle e-reader starting July 31, 2011. All of its US outlets will carry most of the device’s models, including Kindle Wi-Fi in graphite, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi in graphite and Kindle Wi-Fi with Special Offers. The toy retailer would also offer some accessories, ranging from leather covers to power adapters.

The Kindle – which is already available in other retail outlets such as Target, Best Buy, RadioShack and the AT&T – was not the only e-reader that was slated for marketing to date.

Netflix is Coming to UK in 2012

Film and television industry authority, Variety, reports that Netflix will arrive in UK next year: “Sources at leading European film distributors say as recently as last week Netflix reps confirmed plans to put roots down in both Spain and the United Kingdom in the first quarter of next year.”

But while the news seems unsurprising, Netflix omitted UK in its recent list of Latin American and Caribbean countries set for its global launch. However, the company declined tofurther comment on this. With just a couple of notable online streaming services in the country, Netflix might need more time to prepare and sign various licensing agreements. Moreover, they also need to deal with situation they never faced in North America.

But once Netflix UK becomes available, it will find itself in enviable position of having customers who already have compatible platforms. This can mean big competition with other streaming service providers like Amazon’s LoveFilm.

Amazon, to Use Two Finger Touch on Their Tablet

According to DigiTimes’ sources, the decision of Amazon to cut costs on their tablet might include the refinement of the touchscreen. An off-hand industry suggested that the Android tablet would be utilizing just two-finger multi-touch, and not the 10-finger touch devices like the iPad 2 and others.

Losing the more advanced multi-touch could render the device incompatible with those several Android apps that might require more than two fingers. Apple took advantage of having much more support by enabling three and four finger gestures, as well as support for more third party apps.

Kobo and WSJ Ceased Direct Selling Through iOS Gadgets

Kobo, alongside Wall Street Journal, announced on Sunday that they will stop providing links to buying books or subscription through their iPad and iPhone apps. The two decided to follow Apple’s new iOS subscription rules, barring links to something other than iTunes. Purchases for either will now have to go through the web without direct links. Google Books might also be affected, since its app disappeared from iTunes without explanation on weekend.

Apple’s new rules aren’t fatal to the apps’ successes. Kobo explained that much of its purchasing goes through the website. However, the move gives Apple an unfair advantage. Once the Apple’s rule holds, only the iBookstore will be allowed to have the direct purchasing link.

Amazon, To Launch New Tablet Computer by October

Earlier reports claimed that Amazon.com will be releasing a new tablet, which is expected to compete against Apple’s current-gen iPad. Now, the launching was made official, as the company recently announced that their device will be available in the market sometime in October. The said tablet will also help the digital store to sell most of its content, such as music and movies.

Apple is renowned for topping the tablet market to date. Since their iPad debut last year, they’ve already sold over 19.5 million worth of devices — forcing Amazon to face a really hard competition.