While many companies are looking how to get eBooks into the hands of consumers, Disney is more concerned with those who don’t have an eBook and only a computer (read: almost everyone).

For $8.95 a month you will be able to read over 500 childrens eBooks including Hannah Montana, Winnie the Pooh and Toy Story.

While the majority of you probably won’t care about this you should as other companies may launch similar services letting you read eBooks online for a monthly subscription fee.

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RIM has today announced that users can now browse the BlackBerry App World from virtually any internet connected computer. While this doesn’t really serve any purpose other than to give people a look at what’s featured in the BlackBerry App World, it’s a welcome addition.

However, RIM does throw in the ability to email an app’s download link to your BlackBerry where you can then download the software, but that’s about as deep as integration goes.

Check out the BlackBerry App World here.

Tags: App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, online, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM, software

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is now available online too from T-Mobile. RIM’s latest phone will be “coming soon”. You’ll be able to order your Gemini starting with August 5 but there are no prices available yet. Will it have anything to do with that $48.88 Walmart price we’ve seen earlier? With such a price tag it’s almost impossible not to bump into the new Curve in a Walmart store and decide to pick one up. However, if most of your handset shopping is done online then check T-Mobile website in about two days to see how much T-Mobile is going to ask for a brand new BlackBerry Curve 8520.

via T-Mobile

Tags: 8520, BlackBerry, Curve, Gemini, Mobile News, Mobile Software, online, Portable Devices, Samsung, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Walmart

These past two years twitter has really blown up previously, the service was enjoyed primarily by the tech savvy but has now spread to all wakes of life. And, while it’s good to keep track someone’s every move, it has found to be a prominent marketing tool for businesses.

Along comes twitter 101, a comprehensize guide launched for the soul purpose of guiding buisnesses through the whole process.

While you’ll have to check it out for yourself to get the full effect, it basically runs you through what twitter does and how it could benefit your business.

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Tags: Accessories, Business, Business, marketing, microblogging, online, seo, software, twitter, twitter 101

Here’s some good news to all the Pre-loving sloths out there.  The Palm Pre is now available on Sprint’s website eliminating all the physical exertion that your doctor advises you need so badly.  That’s right, no legging it out to find a Sprint store near you, just a few clicks and a bit of typing and Sprint will ship it to you for free and activated.  The touchscreen handset can be ordered for $199.99 after an instant saving of $250 and a mail-in rebate of $100.  You can still buy it at a Sprint store if you care to, but I see that you have your Mastercard out already, alright then!

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Some time ago, Microsoft announced that they would be offering an online suit of Office web-apps that would mimic the functionality of the Google Docs suit of web apps. However, ever since the announcement we have heard virtually nothing of the online software.

However, today Microsoft has told us that the suite will include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote and will be accessed for free given the user have a Live account. Furthmore, it was also made known that the software will begin closed testing today.

Any bets on the fact that it will only run on Internet Explorer?

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Tags: Desktop PCs, excle, google docs, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile News, office 2010, onenote, online, powerpoint, software, suite, word

When Amazon.com first started selling books in the early 90s, they took the market by surprise. Now, the company is looking to do the same thing except this time with the cellphone market.

No, Amazon won’t be launching their own handset or mobile OS but instead they have launched Amazon Wireless, a one stop online retail location for all things cellphone related. Hell, they’ve even gone as far as offering free 2-day shipping on all phones.

Of course, everything that is listed on Amazon Wireless was already listed on Amazon.com so they technically haven’t really added any new products but instead made them easier to find.

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Tags: Accessories, Amazon, Business, Cell Phones, handset, Mobile News, online, retail, wireless

While it probably doesn’t mean the applications are going to get any breakthrough features right off the bat, Google has announced that their entire suite of Google Apps have left the beta stage. But what does this actually mean?

Well, nothing. Google explains their decision to remove the beta tage came along when they realized that some bussinesses were hesistant to make the switch due to the perceived notion that the Apps weren’t ready for “prime time”.

Furthermore, Google vows to continue to innovate and improve on their entire suite of online applications (including Gmail) despite them no longer being in beta form.

Tags: Beta, Business, gmail, Google, google apps, online, software

The Nokia Music Store is now available in Poland! On Music.nokia.pl, users can buy their favorite tracks and albums from the Nokia Music Store, selecting from over 4.5 million tracks by international and Polish artists representing all music genres. The music is supplied by major and independent labels.

Nokia Music Store is an online music store that lets you browse and purchase music by using recommendations and searching your favorite artists, albums or tracks directly. By utilizing the Internet connectivity in your phone, simply log on to Music.nokia.pl (or click to the Nokia Music Store’s icon in your mobile) and enjoy access to some of your favorite music.

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Just mention the word sale and people will hurry to buy your products. This seems to have particularly worked for Nokia when it announced an online three-hour sale a few days ago. That’s why the company has decided to offer another windows of sales tomorrow. Both online and in flagship stores (New York and Chicago), Nokia fans will be able to purchase their favorite handset for a special price. Discounts run from 30 to 50% off the usual retail price.The sale will take place in New York 11AM-4PM ET and Chicago 10AM-3PM CDT and if you don’t want to travel or commute you can order online during the same hours and take advantage of the same offers.

Here’s what prices you can expect:

• 5800            $280.00
• E63              $195.00
• E66              $275.00
• E71              $285.00
• E75              $380.00
• N79              $260.00
• N85              $330.00
• N95 8G         $355.00
• N96              $440.00

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Leading online ticket agency, eSeats, has introduced the eSeats Ticket app which is the first mobile ticketing solution for the iPhone that includes a built in GPS. The eSeats Ticket application works out the problem of locating and purchasing hard to find tickets to all major sports, concert and theater events on your iPhone.

The seating charts, split screen views and the ability to sort through the available tickets by location, price or quantity makes buying tickets through the iPhone actually pleasant! This free iPhone ticket application is available to download now through the iTunes Store .

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Microsoft has been known for some colorful TV advertisements, especially those garnered towards Vista, but I think they are really onto something with the above Bing ad.

Recently released to, obviously, market their revamped and re-engineered search engine, Bing’s first TV ad focuses on taking all of the fuss and confusion (I didn’t know there way any?) out of using an online search engine.

They are obviously targeting Google with their whole “no more search overload” slogan so let’s see how this ad has an impact on which search engine users decide to use.

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It was only a few days ago that Microsoft launched their Google competitor, Bing, and now already they are diving headfirst into the mobile game.

Microsoft recently announced that they have launched Bing’s mobile version at m.bing.com. Now, I have to say, while it’s no Google, Bing’s mobile page loads very fast and looks just as nice using the iPhone’s web browser.

There’s no telling now if Bing will stand a chance against Google but even in the early stages Microsoft is doing a good job so we’ll have to see how this one unfolds.

Tags: Bing, Cell Phones, competitor, Google, microsoft, Mobile News, mobile web, online, search engine, software

BlackBerryDen.com, the online Blackberry accessory kiosk, has re-branded their popular e-commerce site as SmartPhoneDen.com. In addition to the new name, SmartPhoneDen.com will launch an improved web site with a new design that is easier to navigate. In an email to customers, SmartPhoneDen.com president Steve Radis states, “The new name allows us to better position the company for future growth opportunities in the rapidly expanding mobile device market.”

The new web site and brand will be an “upgrade” for Blackberry Accessory shoppers. “In addition, the new site will be more interactive, featuring a blog and customer product reviews. We have designed SmartPhoneDen.com to offer the best possible shopping experience for our customers,” said Radis. The new web site will be launched on June 1, 2009. For more information, visit www.smartphoneden.com.

Tags: accessory, BlackBerry, BlackBerryDen.com, Business, e-commerce site, kiosk, online, SmartPhoneDen.com

AT&T subscribers will be happy to hear that the Blackberry Curve 8900 was recently made available on the wireless carrier’s website.

Priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail in rebate and 2-year contract, the Blackberry Curve 8900 packs the updated Blackberry OS found on the Bold into the Curve form factor we’ve all come to know and love. All of this coupled with built in WiFi, a 3.2MP camera and GPS make for a great successor to the popular Blackberry Curve.

Then again, Apple’s WWDC is just around the corner so it would probably be smart to wait and see what they announce. New iPhone anyone?

Tags: At&T, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, curve 8900, online, Research In Motion, RIM

Apple has finally decided to offer the iPhone straight from its online store. That’s not such a big news since you are already able to purchase the phone online from AT&T’s store. However it must be noticed that Apple is really doing everything to get rid off the current iPhone 3G stock. June is getting closer and closer and Apple will surely want to sell new iPhones in the very near future.

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Verizon Wireless has decided to lower the price for the Samsung Omnia. Is this move a response to the economic crisis or is Verizon getting ready to offer some hot phones to its subscribers?

The Omnia will cost you just $99 if you buy it online. There’s a $70 discount available only online so far. You’ll have to choose a 2-year contract to get that special prices. If you’re more of a 1-year contract person then the Omnia will cost you $169. There’s also the possibility of purchasing the phone without a contract, at $559.

via Verizon

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Well people, just hold on to your horses people. The Storm is available online for now. By available we mean same price, same specs, but a later shipment. Verizon suggested a weird ship date, December 15th. Weird ha? That’s what the people with giant forks and tranquilizers guns marching to The Network’s headquarters said too. And Verizon quickly managed to renegotiate the waiting time. You will get the Storm on December 8th if you order it online now. Otherwise get back in that line in front of the store!

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The Storm isn’t the only hot phone available from Verizon Wireless these days. Come to think of it you’re more likely to find an HTC Touch Pro than a Storm these days.

The Touch Pro is available on Verizon’s website and that’s where you can order one. It’s a little more expensive than Sprint’s or AT&T’s:

• $349 after a $70 MIR and 2-year contract
• $419 after $70 MIR and a 1-year contract
• $539 with no contract

Luckily customers eligible for an NE2 upgrade can get an additional $50 to $100 off those prices. So what do you think? What shall it be? A Storm or an HTC?

via Verizon

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In case you want to avoid those lines at Verizon Wireless stores, go online and check out the official page of the BlackBerry 9530 Storm. It’s available for the same $199.99 after mail-in rebate and with a contract. I’d be curious on that stock supply. Would we be better off ordering online or should we get a sleeping bag ready in front of a Verizon store? What was your experience when you purchased your Storm today?

Verizon via BR

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