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We all love capturing video on our iPhone and now thanks to Kogeto we can take amazingly awesome 360 degree video with the click of a button. It’s that simple. Not only is the video quality great but the interactive 360 views are unreal. Any serious iPhone user is all about innovative and well designed products when it comes to add-ons, and this one truly sets itself apart from the rest of them. When Kogeto says they’re trying to help you share the world around you…they’re dead serious.

The Dot raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter and is now in full force changing the way you see the world…one video camera at a time. And VentureBeat is going to help you get it at the low price of only $27.99!

(Note: This offer is available ot continental US customers only.)

Here’s what you can do with the Dot on your iPhone 4/4S:

• Shoot: Snap Dot onto your iPhone 4 / 4S, download our free Looker app, and press record. Dot will capture everything around you. Capture the crowd and the band. Film the beach at the same time as the sand volleyball team. Record a virtual tour of your dorm without missing a thing.
• View: The video on your screen is only the beginning. Swipe or click and drag across the screen to swivel around in 360°. Or switch modes and view all 360 at once in super-widescreen. You get to see everything.
• Share: Your Dotspot is ready to share with the world via email, Facebook, Twitter, or Kogeto.com with just a single click. Got a blog? Tumblr feed? Website? You can embed your videos there – or anywhere!

This Dot is specifically designed for iPhone 4/4S users. You’ll receive a black strap that snaps onto your iPhone and then you’ll be able to snap in the video lens which will allow you to capture your video. For more on this offer – including all important reminders – please visit the VB Store.

This offer won’t be around for long, so pick up a Dot for only $27.99 from the VB Store and start shooting the world in 360° today!

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Durable and affordable headphones are hard to come by. That’s why VentureBeat is bringing these in-ear stereo PolyPhones to the table.

These headphones combine high quality sound output with scientifically developed sound isolation that creates a music listening experience you won’t be disappointed with – especially for only $15!

The moulded earpieces fit your ear perfectly and they’re formed to comfortably seal the ear. This allows you to experience your music and conversations to their fullest potential. The remote control gives you total freedom to start, stop, pause music and video, answer calls, and adjust volume – all right from your fingertips. The built-in microphone works great and is positioned perfectly to catch your voice and to block out background sounds.

(Please note: This offer is open to US and Canadian customers only.)

Here are the top features of these great little earbuds:

• In-ear earpieces are molded for optimum comfort and sound isolation
• High-quality ABS cylinders are moisture-proof and water-resistant
• Remote control and microphone are positioned at an optimum distance on the cord for efficient hands-free communication and playback control
• Powerful full-range frequency response

These white PolyPhone headphones even come in a sleek carrying case so you can protect your earbuds when they’re not in use. For all other details on this offer – including all important reminders – visit the VB Store page.

A deal like this doesn’t come along every day. So head to the VB Store now and start jamming out to your music with these durable and affordable earbuds for only $15 while this deal is still good to go!

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With this VentureBeat offer, you can take your music, podcasts, and audiobooks anywhere you want wirelessly – and for only $39! That freedom comes courtesy of the Soundbrick – and this offer also includes free shipping for all those in the continental USA.

(Note: This deal is only available to customers in the continental USA.)

Besides coming with a carrying case, the Soundbrick is also available in two other colours (red and blue) and sports some great features.

Here’s what the Soundbrick can do:

• The Soundbrick amplifies sound from Bluetooth-enabled gadgets
• The Soundbrickoffers excellent stereo sound
• The Soundbricka built-in microphone
• The Soundbrick transforms smartphones into speakerphones
• The Soundbrick allows for volume control and one-touch answer button
• The Soundbrick boasts a non-slip rubber finish

The Soundbrick works with smartphones, iPads, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and most Bluetooth-enabled devices. (To check out all the specifications, go to the VB Store.) This high-quality Bluetooth speaker gives you the freedom to take your audio anywhere you want to go – wirelessly – and it does that for only $39!

So what are you waiting for? Get to the VB Store now and grab this offer while you can!

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Want to get an iPhone or iPad app on the App Store, but don’t want to take the extensive process to learn how to code it? Have you considered outsourcing it, but don’t want to fork over the cash to build it? Then this is the course for you.

With this course, you’ll learn how to build and release an iPhone or iPad app from scratch with absolutely no programming required. And VentureBeat has it for the low price of $79 – but only for a limited time.

This online course is jam-packed with more than 180 step-by-step video tutorials where you will learn how to prototype, design, and release apps for the App Store.

Who is this course for?

• Beginners who want to make and release apps today
• People who want to release apps and add them to their resume
• People who want to start making money by making apps for other people
• Designers who want to rapid prototype app ideas
• Small businesses who don’t want to hire a developer

What will you learn?

• How to prototype, design, and release apps into the app store
• The entire process from idea creation to production to release
• How to avoid and overcome app development pitfalls
• How to create a mock proposal to potential clients so you can start making apps for other people

Who created this course?

John Bura is the man behind this course – and he is a master of his craft. Not only has he been developing games and apps since 1997 but he’s also been teaching for the last 10 and now is the proud owner of Mammoth Interactive.

His company produces leading technologies for XBOX 360, the iPhone & iPad, Android, and HTML 5. His positive energy has been pumped into more than 40 commercial games and several of his games have risen to #1 in the Mac App Store.

What you’ll need

• A Mac computer
• Recommended to use Apple’s Lion OS X operating system along with the most current version of Xcode (free in the App Store)
• Sign up for a free Buzztouch account (web-based software you’ll use to create your apps)
• A developer’s account (you can sign up in the Mac App Store)

Note: You can get all of the important reminders surrounding this offer by visiting the VB Store page.

This course will put you in a great position to learn the entire process from idea creation to production to release. And while every project has pitfalls, this course will provide you with creative and technical commentary that is designed to help you avoid the pitfalls of production.

This course provides a whole lot for very little cost thanks to VentureBeat. It normally sells for $497, but for a very limited time, we’ve got it on special just for you…for only $79. Grab it from the VB Store while you can!

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VentureBeat has a slew of offers available right now, and here are just three that we want to shine a spotlight on:

The Mac Productivity Bundle 4.0

The latest Mac productivity bundle we’re offering is jam-packed full of useful tools that will help you on a daily basis. If there’s one thing your Mac can do, it can boost your efficiency and effectiveness…but you need the right apps to help you do that.

With this exclusive promo you’ll get 9 of the hottest products on the market for only $49.99! (you’re saving $640!) The Mac Productivity Bundle 4.0 has just about something for everyone.

To learn more about this offer, visit the VB Store.

CrazyTalk Pro 7

If you’ve been looking for animation software at its best – and at a price that can’t be beat – then we’ve got a deal for you.

CrazyTalk7 is the most popular facial animation tool that uses sound and text to vividly animate facial images. Whether you’re using it to enhance a video project or for fun with family and friends, it’s an app that’s a nice addition to your Applications folder for those times where you need to add a little pizazz to your creative works of art. And for a limited time, VentureBeat has it for just $99.99!

To learn more about this offer, visit the VB Store.

The Runaway Collection: MEElectronics Headphones

No one wants to deal with wires anymore. That idea has shifted more and more to the world of headphones, and we’re offering a pair of great Bluetooth wireless headphones that are sleek, comfortable, and sound spectacular.

The Runaway Collection series of headphones by MEElectronics is 43% off the regular price here at VentureBeat – but only for a limited time. These headphones are only $57 – and that price includes shipping to customers within the continental USA.

To learn more about this offer, visit the VB Store.

Remember – all of these offers are only available for a limited time, so grab them (as well as all of our offers) while you can over at the VB Store!

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From capturing audio and video to converting media to copying, sharing, burning and more, Roxio Toast 11 quickly and easily gets you the media you love…wherever you want it!

Completely redesigned from the ground up, the best-selling Roxio Toast 11 Titanium features a new user interface that’s up-to-date, innovative, and intuitive! With newly refined workflows, built-in video tutorials and much more, Toast 11 is the ultimate digital media toolkit for newcomers and experienced users alike. And VentureBeat has this powerful and versatile software solution for only $49.99 for a limited time – that’s a savings of 50%!

Here the top features of Roxio Toast 11 Titanium:

• Capture: Grab video & music from anywhere – the web, portable devices, discs, LPs, or apps running on your Mac.
• Copy: Copy CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs – even using multiple drives. Copy dual layer DVD-Video discs on to 4.7 GB single-layer discs.
• Convert: Convert video from the web, TiVo DVRs, EyeTV tuners, Flip Video camcorders, to play on the iPad, iPhone, video game consoles and more.
• Share: Publish your video directly to YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo. Toast will even automatically tweet your YouTube and Vimeo links.
• Burn: Toast is the easiest and fastest way to burn your digital media on to CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc for both Mac and PC.

Roxio Toast 11 Titanium is indeed the ultimate media toolkit for your Mac – completely redesigned. So head over to the VB Store and grab Roxio Toast 11 Titanium for just $49.99 while this offer lasts!

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The iPhone 5 is a phenomenal tool for taking high-quality photos of the moments in your life. But what if you could take some of your best photos – the ones that contain the best moments you’ve captured – and make them stand out on your iPhone even more?

This VentureBeat offer allows you to do just that – and a great savings. This VB Store limited time offer from Casetagram will net you a personalized iPhone 5 case, along with a free screen protector and free shipping for just $39!

Casetagram is a revolutionary design service that lets you create custom cases for your mobile devices from your Instagram and/or Facebook photos.

Here’s how you’ll make that customized case come to life…

1. Upon your purchase you’ll receive a coupon code that you will use to get your custom case for free on Casetagram’s website.
2. You’ll then have to sign up with your Facebook or Instagram account to start the create process. Click here to see how the customization process will work.

It’s a simple process that will bring an amazing and beautiful iPhone 5 case right to your doorstep. This promotion is available to iPhone 5 owners around the world – and includes free shipping. Need a case for another device? For a selection of the other mobile devices that Casetagram supports, click here and you’ll be able to get $25 off a custom case for any one of them!

(Note: For all of the important reminders regarding this offer, head over to the VB Store.)

This deal has more bonus items than any VentureBeat offer we’ve had in recent memory. You’ll get the custom Casetagram case for your iPhone 5, free global shipping, and a free screen protector valued at $20. And you’ll get all of it for only $39 during this limited time offer. So don’t delay. Visit the VB Store and pick up this great deal today!

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As the weather gets better and the nights get shorter, we all remain as busy as ever. That means we’ve got even more to balance in our busy lives, and we have to include watching our favorite shows into that mix as well.

Hulu.com has been a big help throughout the year for many of us, allowing us to watch our favourite content when we want on our computers. But what if you could add a whole other layer to your Hulu experience – one that gives you unlimited streaming on a myriad of devices, with access to entire seasons of your favorite series…and all in high-definition? That’s what Hulu Plus delivers.

Hulu Plus gives you even more control over your entertainment options – and VentureBeat has a deal that will help you take control of your entertainment with one month of Hulu Plus for absolutely free!

Hulu Plus also gives you access to exclusive content you can’t see anywhere else, along with the ability to watch shows produced by WWE, Miramax, UniVision, The Criterion Collection, and more – additional content that you can’t view on the standard version of Hulu. And you’ll get all of that content – plus the standard Hulu content – in HD.

With Hulu Plus, your shows go where you go. You’re no longer tethered to your computer to watch the shows you love. Hulu Plus can be used on a variety of mobile devices (for a full list of supported devices, click here), meaning that no matter where you are you can keep up with your favorite series. or watch that movie you’ve been waiting to see.

Regularly priced at $7.99 per month, we’re offering you well beyond the usual one week free trial. With this offer, you’ll get to try Hulu Plus for 1 month, absolutely free! (To see all important reminders surrounding this offer, including redemption requirements, visit our VB Store.)

So what are you waiting for? This offer won’t last long. Get one month of Hulu Plus for free by visiting the VB Store and get unlimited instant streaming TV shows and movies today!

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There’s a lot to learn about your iOS devices, and in many cases users barely scratch the surface of what these technological marvels can do. This VB Store offer gives you the opportunity to dive deep into the devices you know and love with a lifetime membership to iOS Centric for only $49!

This membership will make sure you always know how to use all of the features and functions of your devices all right from one spot. Just think about how much you don’t know about your iOS device – this is your chance to learn how to use it to its full potential.

Here are the membership benefits you’ll receive with this offer:

• Become an iOS Guru: Maybe you know how to send a text message or open a personal hotspot, but there are so many advanced iOS features you aren’t taking advantage of.
• Stop Using YouTube: Stop wasting time searching the Internet! Sure, you can find free information on YouTube…but this membership delivers the goods in a way YouTube just can’t.
• High-Quality Videos: Our videos have been praised to be of top-notch quality in both regards to audio and video. This is possible thanks to professional grade recording equipment.
• Impress Your Friends: You will not only impress yourself with your new-found expertise in iOS, but also your friends and family. Do things you never before thought was possible.
• Premium Support: In case your issue is not resolved by watching one of our videos you can email us at any time. Sometimes support requests even get made into videos.
• Always Up-to-Date:Our team has access to all of Apple’s beta software so you can be sure we keep our videos up-to-date. In fact, we just updated our video library for iOS 6.1.3.

Along with the above benefits, there are professionally produced videos included with your membership that will teach you everything you need to know. You’ll learn things like:

• The different multitasking gestures you can use
• How to add some style to your emails
• How to quickly insert a period
• Getting savvy with Siri
• How to perform a quick web search
• How to take advantage of Do Not Disturb mode
• …and a lot more!

(You can see a list of all the lessons – as well as all of the important reminders surrounding this deal – at the VB Store.)

This limited time offer will help you get a better handle on your iOS devices, so don’t delay. Pick up this lifetime membership to iOS Centric from the VB Store for just $49 before your chance to achieve iOS device mastery disappears!

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Whether you’re looking to eliminate duplicate files, go paperless, or turn your Mac into a Windows machine, this VentureBeat offer will take care of what you need. And you’ll be able to donate a portion of your purchase to one of three great charities.

We’ve partnered with 10 of the world’s finest Mac App developers to bring you the second-ever Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle. You’ll pay what you want for 3 different Mac Apps that will make you faster and more efficient on your Mac including: HoudahSpot, Elmedia Player Pro, and PhotoBulk. But if you pay more than the average price, you’ll also receive Gemini, Mac Blu Ray, Musictube, Paperless, Snapz Pro X, CrossOver XI, and DiskTools Pro.

We’ve chosen three charities, Child’s Play, World Wildlife Fund, and Creative Commons, that we believe make a significant positive impact across the globe. 10% of your entire purchase will go to help whichever one of the charities you choose.

Now here’s everything you can get in this offer (Note: The regular price for each app is listed in parentheses):

1. DiskTools Pro ($80): DiskTools Pro is a total system utility for the Mac, and the only one that allows you to schedule when to perform important tasks such as file defragmentation, backup and bad sector repair. With DiskTools Pro there is also no need to boot from a DVD, CD or separate volume in order to find and repair bad sectors, defragment files and perform many other tasks on the startup volume.
2. CrossOver 12 ($60): Ever wished you could run your windows applications and PC games on your Mac? CrossOver has you covered and now you can easily install your windows software right onto your Mac without a Windows license, without rebooting, and without a virtual machine. Your Windows applications and games integrate seamlessly on your Mac OS X and run alongside your other Mac applications.
3. Snapz Pro X ($69): Snapz Pro X allows you to effortlessly record anything on your screen, saving it as a QuickTime movie or screenshot that can be e-mailed, put up on the web, or passed around however you want.
4. Paperless ($50): With Paperless you can simply scan your receipts, bills, statements, warranty cards, business cards – any paper document and the OCR function of Paperless recognizes the data and adds it to the Details Window. Create a neat and clean digital filing system all right in the application. And that’s just scratching the surface of what Paperless can do…
5. Mac Blu-ray Player ($60): This Mac Blu-ray Player is the first universal media player software for Mac and is acclaimed for being one of the best in its class. If you’ve ever experienced the clarity and vividness of blu-ray quality video you understand what a difference it can make with your video experiences. If you haven’t…you need to. The quality of the video is so amazingly crisp and clear it almost feels like your world is inside your TV.
6. Gemini ($10): Think of the thousands of files on your computer that are taking up all your personal space. Now think about how many of those files have duplicates? Pictures, music files, screenshots, word documents, etc. Now thanks to Gemini these duplicates can easily be detected and deleted to free up the space on your Mac.
7. Musictube ($11): There’s finally an application that allows you to turn YouTube in a Jukebox. Add, store, and replay any YouTube songs you come across and play them back with this wonderful application. Listen to millions of songs on YouTube in a convenient way, much like using a traditional player. Musictube plays album tracks in their original order and integrates album covers, artist pictures and lyrics.
8. HoudahSpot ($29): HoudahSpot is a powerful and efficient search mechanism eliminates the need for time-consuming filing and managing of documents. Can’t find an important file? Worry no more because HoudahSpot is here to save the day. Along with being able to instantly find your files you can also retrieve the files you didn’t know you still had, and you can save more of your precious time.
9. Elmedia Player Pro ($20): Elmedia Player is a convenient multifunctional media player for Mac OS X, which can play a great variety of formats. All Mac users will find its media library easy-to-use and already familiar to them from iTunes. You can create, manage and delete playlists. Also try out smart playlists: you can create them by choosing special parameters, and then Elmedia Player will organize files matching your criteria automatically.
10. PhotoBulk ($10): PhotoBulk helps you apply a text/image watermark, resize, and optimize batch of images or photos in just one click!

But this deal won’t last for long. Pick up The Name Your Own Bundle from the VB Store now and get 10 essential Mac apps at an incredibly low price – while helping a worthy cause – while you can!

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Remember playing with remote-controlled toys as a kid? The joy you’d feel when that car took off at breakneck speed or that airplane briefly took flight? Well, this VentureBeat offer allows you relive those days and unleash your playful side with this iOS controlled bug.

It’s not going to break your bank to have that feeling again either – because we’ve got it for the stunningly low price of $29!

It’s easy – and fun – to use. Just sync up this technological toy to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod and let the fun begin!

Here are just some of the features of this insanely great iOS insect:

• Realistic Robotics: Inspired by movements and characteristics of an insect, these creepy crawler will have everyone fooled.
• Plug and Play: Download the controller App from the App Store, plug in the included transmitter in the headphone jack, and you are ready to go!
• USB Rechargeable: Recharge your iBug with the included USB charging cable. No batteries required!
• Free International Shipping: Free shipping to the United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.

This iHelicopters product takes remote-controlled toys to a new level. You can see the iBug in action on the VB Store page – and get the goods on all of this offer’s important reminders at the same time.

But this gadget won’t be here for long – especially at this price. Visit the VB Store and take home of these iOS insects today!

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This VentureBeat offer provides you with a skill-building course that could set you up for web dominance. With The HTML5 and CSS3 Code Bundle you’ll be on your way to just that…and for only $59 to boot!

The amazing video course bundle covers each language in great detail, reviewing best practices and modern principles. You’ll learn HTML5 and how to implement new structural elements and the importance of a document outline.

The HTML5 and CSS3 Code Bundle has a lot to offer, including:

• HTML5 Fundamentals (3 hours/$49 value): HTML markup is at the core of any web site or web application and this course will teach you the fundamentals of HTML5. It doesn’t matter if you use Dreamweaver or Text edit, we’ll show you exactly what you need to know. You will learn how to properly define your HTML markup and follow the standards, how to create headings, lists, and tables. We’ll also show you how to properly add plug-in content like Flash into your pages as well. Along the way, you will also learn what NOT to do in your HTML.
• HTML5 Structure and Semantics (2.75 hours/$49 value): HTML5 not only offers the widely known new features like native support for video and interactivity, but it also offers new elements that provide more meaning to user agents. In this course you will gain a greater understanding of HTML5 to create more meaningful web pages with the new semantic-based structural elements. You will learn how to properly structure an HTML page by grouping content in a logical semantic based approach.
• CSS3 Fundamentals (3.5 hours/$49 value): In this course, Train Simple reviews the core concepts of the Cascading Style Sheet language. Specifically you’ll look at the various ways to write selectors to target content within an HTML document, and how to address conflicting styles with an in-depth discussion on the cascade, inheritance, and specificity. After this course you’ll be well on your way to mastering CSS.
• CSS3 Box Model (1.75 hours/$49 value): This CSS box model describes the rectangular boxes that are generated for elements. Understanding it’s properties and how they interact with other elements on the page are critical when creating layouts. In this course we review the 5 main properties of the box model, and what they do to the elements size. We also cover how to work with the background property, to set color and background images.
• CSS3 Typography (2.25 hours/$49 value): Learn how to successfully manipulate text in an HTML document using CSS. Here you’ll see how to perform basic text modifications, establish the appropriate type unit, and integrate web fonts using the @font-face declaration and hosted service solutions.
• CSS Layouts (4 hours/$69 value): CSS3 Layouts covers basic layout principles. This course will provide you with crucial page layout skills such as floats and positioning. We will show you how to implement these techniques to create fixed, fluid, and responsive layouts with CSS. This course, of all our CSS courses, unlocks the mystery of making your content appear where you want it in the browser.

This bundle is designed to get you up and coding HTML5 and CSS3 in no time! The fundamentals of HTML and CSS are also included, so even beginners can start to code their own world. Plus, you’ll own each course so you can watch the content as many times as necessary and whenever (and wherever) you want – and all sample files are included. (For all other important reminders and details surrounding this offer, check out the VB Store page.)

Train Simple has assembled this bundle. Intel, Disney, Yahoo, Boeing, MIT, eBay, AT&T, NASA, and HP have used their training, while top universities such as UCLA and USC have as well. Those big names simply scratch the surface – Train Simple knows their stuff and are trusted by large companies and top universities to help them with their training needs.

Featuring 7 courses and over 18 hours of actionable video instruction, The HTML5 and CSS3 Code Bundle is a steal at just $59! But this offer won’t last long. Pick up this video bundle at the VB Store and begin coding with confidence today!

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There’s no doubt that “name your own price” bundles are becoming increasingly popular, so we’re bringing one to VentureBeat with The Name Your Own Price Designer Bundle.

Here’s how it works: You pay what you want for 3 different designer assets and if you pay more than the average price, you’ll receive all 10! It’s as simple as that. After purchasing, you’ll get instant access to all of the designer assets included in this bundle. And don’t forget – people have worked hard to build these assets. Pay a price you feel represents their efforts.

Here’s what is included in this tremendous package (Note: Regular pricing is in parentheses):

• The FontPack Pro Master Collection ($300): Never buy another font again because with over 6,200 fonts you’re gong to have a premium fit for any occasion. Each font includes a 10 user, commercial use license so you can use the fonts in a variety of for-profit, commercial or personal projects across your organization. Installed fonts work in all applications including Quark, Adobe, Microsoft, iLife, iWork and more.
• High Quality App Graphics ($32): Need some user-friendly solutions for your sketches of web design, app ideas, or icon designs? This product package comes with a sleek and easy-to-use sketchbook so you can show off all your designs. This great little package includes designer assets that will benefit any designer that works with either iOS/OS X and/or Android based projects on a daily basis.
• WebDesign ($50): When you have to build a website, choose the web developer’s tool that has been trusted by Mac users for over 10 years. WebDesign offers the best balance between website design and HTML authoring, offering over 20 pre-built website templates while still giving you the flexibility to edit your website’s source code. And unlike other tools, WebDesign doesn’t limit you in any way and gives you complete control over your website design and layout.
• Unique Texture Sets ($143): Use these high resolution textures to create super cool effect to use on your templates, in your business, and with your art work. These are highly detailed textures are packed with tons of layers that help give you another dimension to add to your art.
• Minimalistic Website Templates ($75): These easy-to-customize templates are worth the price of this bundle alone so be sure to check out what’s all included on the Deals Hub so you can take advantage of this amazing offer.
• The Photography Actions Bundle ($18): This bundle is filled with 72 actionable edits that will give you the upper edge on all of your photos. There’s a diverse range of photo effects here, all you’ll ever need for your photographs. Take your creative freedom and combine them with these effects to create unique results!
• Flash Decompiler Trillix ($80): SWF Decompiler Trillix Mac (former SWF to FLA Converter) converts Adobe Flash SWF files back into FLA format and SWF files created in Flex back to Flex sources, which can be easily edited in native Flash or Flex environment. Every group of objects such as morphs, shapes, texts, fonts, sounds, scripts, etc., are placed in separate FLA library groups with appropriate names, which makes using and working with the resulting FLA file much easier.
• ButtonDesign For Mac ($20): When you need to add those final touches to your website, ButtonDesign is here to help. Creating professional looking buttons with mouse over and mouse down transitions is simple and appealing. Choose from over 75 included templates, add your unique touch, then export your buttons as standard based Cascading Style Sheets and HTML.
• Beautiful WordPress Themes ($18): Have you been looking for two clean & responsive WP themes to change up your flare? You’re found them. Check out the look and feel of these two themes (Phototopia and Deliciously Simple) at the Deals page.
• CollageFactory Pro ($30): CollageFactory Pro is a powerful combination of photo collage maker and greeting card creator. With CollageFactory, you can make photo collages and holiday e-greeting cards effortlessly.

We’re also giving the chance to help out others while you help yousrself with this iPhone Hacks Deals offer. We’ve chosen three charities (Child’s Play Charity, World Wildlife Fund, and Creative Commons) that we believe make a significant, positive impact across the globe. 10% of your entire purchase will go to help the charity you chose from the three options available.

So what are you waiting for?Visit the VB Store and pick up The Name Your Own Price Designer Bundle while you still can!

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When you’re looking for a case for your iPhone, you want something that gives you that little bit extra…and without adding too much extra bulk to your pocket.

Krome really has developed the perfect case to consolidate your daily belongings. Not only does the Krome CargoCase sport a durable polycarbonate shell with an aircraft aluminum hinge to keep your iPhone in pristine condition, but it maintains all your valuables in one, safe location.

Right now VentureBeat has a great offer on this stylish and functional case – it’s available for only $29!

(Note: This deal is available to continental USA customers only.)

Here are some of the features of the Krome CargoCase:

• Wallet: Store up to 12 business cards, 5 ID or credit cards, up to 10 bills (tri-folded), card sized USB drives or other essential items. Streamline your iPhone and your wallet into one sleek and convenient space.
• Swiss Army Phone: Carry pocket-sized travel accessories, micro tools, USB drives or other essential items and be prepared whether you are in the office, on a mountain or out-of-town. Krome cases are designed to hold a variety of useful, aftermarket wallet sized gadgets that will be there when you need them.
• Mirror: Krome cases feature a crystal clear mirror so you can be ready for meetings, interviews or nights on the town. Use the mirror with almost any flashlight app and you’ll have a lighted compact! So leave your compact at home and travel light.

The Krome CagoCase is also available for the iPhone 4 and 4 and you can review all the important offer reminders regarding this offer at the VB Store page.

But your time to take advantage of the savings is short. Grab the Krome CargoCase from the VB Store and lighten your load today!

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We all know that iTunes can become a real mess. That said, it’s a pretty smart program in that it can “occasionally” know what Track 1 is based on the album it comes from. But what if you’re importing a mixed CD? What about album cover art? That doesn’t always register. But what if you could make it register?

TuneUp hooks up with iTunes to organize and categorize your music from top to bottom. It transforms your music collection…automagically™.And for a very limited time, VentureBeat has it for just $30!

TuneUp boasts the following features:

• Clean: Accurately fixes mislabeled or missing song information (like “Track 01” or “Unknown Artist”) using cutting-edge waveform recognition.
• Cover Art: Scans your entire music collection in seconds and automagically™ fills in missing album artwork.
• DeDuper: Intelligently finds and removes duplicate music files from your music library using waveform recognition.
• Lyrics: View lyrics to your favorite songs as they’re played in iTunes and Windows Media Player!
• Tuniverse: Delivers music videos, artist bios, concert alerts, social network integration and more.

TuneUp works with both Mac OS X (10.5+) and the Windows (XP SP2 +) operating systems. That means both Mac and Windows users can get the benefit of a cleaner, leaner and meaner iTunes Library. (For more details on all aspects of this deal, visit the VB Store page)

This latest VB Store offer is only around for a limited time. So pick up TuneUp today – and get the most out of iTunes right away!

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We all need a little bit of leisure time every now and again, but there’s no reason why you have to break the bank to get award-winning games to play during those times. That’s why VentureBeat is offering The Name Your Own Price Gamer Bundle for a limited time.

That’s right. We’ve partnered with 6 of the world’s finest Indie Gamer developers to bring you The Name Your Own Price Indie Gamer Bundle. You pay what you want for three different games that will keep you gaming for hours on end including: The Journey Down, Aztaka, and iBomber Defense. And if you pay higher than the average price, you’ll also receive Spades of Time, SpaceChem, and Cubemen.

After purchasing, you’ll get instant access to the full-version of games right from your account using Steam. Support some of the world’s best Indie developers and pay what you want for their finest work. Remember, they’ve worked hard to build these apps – pay a price you feel represents their efforts.

Here’s a little bit about the games included:

Blades of Time

• Solve different puzzles and fight armies of monsters
• Over 40 different combo attacks as well as spells of different magic schools
• Beautiful graphics: travel from snowy valleys and dense jungle to ancient cities and temples
• Eye-catching visual appeal

SpaceChem

• An addictive puzzle game
• Excellent design and user experience
• A fun, challenging and rewarding game that includes cosmic horror space monsters

Cubemen

• A fun, action-packed battle game
• Over 80 built-in maps and 8,000+ user-generated maps
• Built-in level editor
• Single player and multi-player gaming
• Fast-paced, easy to play but yet difficult enough to keep you battling for hours

iBomber Defense

• Twenty-two challenging and unique stages across a vast campaign
• Huge variety of weapons to repel the enemy: AA Guns, Artillery, Machine Gun Nests and more!
• Use Counter Attacks, Rewinds and the High Ground to your advantage
• Slick, gorgeous, graphics

Aztaka

• Gameplay in a gorgeous hand-painted world
• Discover 21 unique and detailed levels
• Enhance and customize your character by leveling-up and training skills and abilities
• Manipulate spiritual energy through an innovative hybrid control scheme to solve puzzles and vanquish foes

The Journey Down: Chapter 1

• A twisted and suspenseful adventure game
• An original jazzy reggae soundtrack
• Full of puzzles, mischief, and mystery

You can learn more about all of the games in the bundle by heading over to the VB Store.

But that’s not all that we’re offering with this offer. We’ve also chosen three charities that we believe make a significant positive impact across the globe. 10% of your entire purchase will go to help one of three charities of your choice: Child’s Play Charity, World Wildlife Fund, and Creative Commons. You get to help choose which charity raises the most!

This deal won’t lst for long – and that average price will climb each and every day. So don’t delay – pick up The Name Your Own Price Gamer Bundle today!

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Portability and ease of use makes iPad the perfect product for staying connected whether you are on the move or in the comfort of your bed. If only there was a keyboard that didn’t take away from the true benefits of an iPad.

Now there is. And we’ve got it available for you here at VentureBeat for a limited time at $50 – with US and international shipping included!

Here are some of the features that the Touchfire iPad Keyboard offers:

• Works with all 9.7″ iPads: Attaches to newer iPads using the magnets built into those tablets – and its non-slip bottom keeps it in place on the original iPad.
• Type without looking: Textured keys allow you to type without looking so you can focus on your writing and not on the keys. Freely rest your fingers on the keys for a realistic typing experience with out accidentally entering characters.
• Rugged and easy to clean: The Touchfire keyboard is made of pure, high-performance silicone rubber. It handles the rigors of travel with ease. To clean it, simply run it under tap water and towel dry.

You’ll also get a pair of cover magnets with the Touchfire – which helps secure it magnetically to your iPad’s cover when you aren’t using it – and a storage case, allowing you to stow the keyboard.

For more details on this deal, such as important reminders, head over to the VB Store page.

The Touchfire keyboard has all the functionality of a standard keyboard, but in a paper thin, transparent rubber that fits directly on your screen. You can still view the entire screen right through the keyboard with the ability to touch and swipe – as if nothing was there.

This keyboard will undoubtedly turn your iPad into a laptop killer..and there is no question that this is a great VB Store offer. So take advantage of it while you can. Pick up the Touchfire iPad Keyboard for just $50 – with shipping included to US and international locations – today!

So grab this VentureBeat offer for only $29 before it passes you by. Isn’t your time worth it?

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Today’s VentureBeat offer lets you take phone calls with the click of a button and marvel at how the person on the line has no idea you’re speaking through a headphone. It lets you talk in the car without holding your phone up to your ear, and when the call is over switch seamlessly back to your music without missing a beat. And it lets you have all of that (and more) for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay.

So what is it? It’s a set of BodyGuardz Bumps earbuds with microphone – and this deal can be yours for only $19 thanks to VentureBeat.

The BodyGuardz Bumps earbuds boast 32 ohms of sensitivity wrapped in the smallest set of BodyGuardz earbuds on the market. Your set of Bumps feature a full suite of silicone tips, providing a comfortable fit in virtually any ear and comfortably blocking outside noise to give you the maximum listening experience every time. There’s also a handy felt pouch that comes inside the package, helping to keep your buds safe and close by at all times.

(Please note: This promotion is valid to continental USA customers only.)

Here’s what you’ll be getting:

• Bump Series – Silver and Grey with Mic (shown in picture above)
• Felt Pouch
• Clip
• Earjax sticker decals
• Multi-tip fit kit: S,M,L, standard tips / S,M,L, transparent tips / Med. three-tiered tips

You’ll be amazed that such incredibly crisp sound, fantastic treble, and deep bass can come out of such a little device.

What are you waiting for? At just $19 – including shipping – you really can’t go wrong when it comes to this solid set of earbuds. So grab it from the VB Store while you can!

So grab this VentureBeat offer for only $29 before it passes you by. Isn’t your time worth it?

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The Mac has long been considered the computing device that is more intuitive than the rest – but even then it can be tough to get the most out of it on a regular basis. Thanks to our latest VB Store offer, we’re going to make that challenge a little less daunting.

We’ve brought together 9 apps that can take your productivity on the Mac to new heights…and we’re offering it at a fraction of the regular price. You can get The Mac Essentials Bundle for only $49.99 – that’s 84% off the price you’d pay for all of these extraordinary apps on their own.

Here’s what you’ll get in The Mac Essentials Bundle (regular price is in parentheses):

• TechTool Pro 6 ($100.00): With TechTool Pro 6, everything is easily accessible from a single interface. One-click diagnostics will scan critical CPU, memory, video hardware and more to identify impending problems to help you prevent costly repairs. So while it’s easy-to-use, TechTool Pro provides comprehensive testing that also delivers for the Mac professional.
• Path Finder 6 ($40.00): Get the app that John Siracusa calls “It’s a file browsing tour de force.” With a multitude of features on both the basic and advanced end, ranging from tabbed browsing and a dual-pane interface, to an ACL and Hex editor, Path Finder 6 has limitless ways to increase your productivity! While making file management easy and refined, Path Finder 6 allows you to interact with your files on your own terms.
• TextExpander 4 ($35.00): This app is a must for anyone wanting to level up their productivity on the Mac. Whether it’s a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you’ll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over. TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures.
• MacHider ($10.00): You can put your Mac on lockdown so when you’re not around to protect it MacHider will make sure all of your documents and files are safe and sound. Its main algorithm makes sure all your personal data will be hidden in password-protected folders and stored in a safe place. That means you’ll never worry intruders accessing your private files ever again – thanks to MacHider.
• Dropzone 2 ($10.00): Dropzone 2 has been called “The Swiss Army Knife of Productivity Apps” – and for good reason. Dropzone 2 lets you drag a file onto the menu item and your fully customizable grid of destinations flies smoothly out using core animation – simply place the file onto a destination and Dropzone 2 will take care of the rest, whether you’re installing an app, uploading a file to an FTP server or sharing your photos on Flickr. It’s a powerful app– and one worth having close at hand to keep you – and your Mac – moving.
• AirServer ($15.00): Ever wished you could stream content from your iPhone right to your Mac? Now you can…thanks to AirServer. It allows you to receive AirPlay feeds, similar to an Apple TV, so you can stream content or Mirror your display from your iOS devices or Mountain Lion. AirServer now delivers full 1080p HD mirroring and is faster and more powerful than ever.
• CameraBag 2 ($20.00): Redesigned from the ground up, CameraBag 2’s Analog Engine pairs a full suite of photographic tools with the high quality filters and vintage simulations Nevercenter is known for. Its key innovation is a stunningly straightforward approach to layering, rearranging, and endlessly tweaking all of these effects in realtime. The 100+ fully-adjustable filters and 25+ professional controls are only the beginning, forming the palette from which you can find, and create, your own styles.
• MacPilot 5 ($20.00): Scared of the terminal or can’t be bothered to remember those commands to customize your system the way you want? MacPilot 5 is your digital saviour. Now you can easily enable and disable hidden features in Mac OS X, optimize and repair your system, and perform numerous routine maintenance operations with the click of a button!
• IPNetMonitorX ($60.00): IPNetMonitorX combines an intuitive Macintosh user interface with deep Mac OS X knowledge to provide essential problem solving details from a single convenient application. If you’ve ever struggled with why some Internet feature isn’t working, or just want to explore and understand better, IPNetMonitorX is here to help. The built-in description for each tool clarifies underlying network concepts as it guides you to answer real world questions about how your internet is working.

We’ve got more information about all the apps in this bundle over at the VB Store page.

So what are you waiting for? For just $49.99 you can get this amazing deal from VentureBeat – so don’t delay. Time stops for no one – but the savings on these great apps will. Grab this deal before it is gone for good!

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Your Mac has a ton of useful capabilities – as well as hidden features. So don’t let those features go to waste. – especially when the ability to work faster on your Mac is there. The potential is right at your fingertips.

With this VB Store online course (featuring over 18 lectures and 1.5 hrs of content), you’ll be on the road to unparalleled Mac efficiency and effectiveness – and for just $29!

Here’s what you’ll learn in this course:

• Desktop-centric philosophy
• Window navigation training
• How to master Finder
• Ninja Chrome techniques
• Super Evernote shortcuts
• Key system-wide shortcuts
• Super booster programs
• …and much more!

With this course you’ll start to take advantage of your Mac’s hidden powers, and learn all of the instant OS X shortcuts to get more done in less time. And you’ve got one of the top trainers out there to help you on your way.

Your instructor is Tharyn Taylor. Taylor works at Mindvalley, the world’s most innovative digital media company. He’s worked in a special computer lab for his university where he trained hundreds of students how to use various desktop programs, like Word, Excel, Dreamweaver, iMovie, and much more – and he’s here to make sure you learn everything you need to know about your Mac.

So grab this VentureBeat offer for only $29 before it passes you by. Isn’t your time worth it?

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Learning how to code – whether at a high or marginal level – is something that is becoming increasingly important. Yet it isn’t something many people put much though into – or even make a priority. That’s because it either seems too time-consuming or takes too much effort to wrap your head around.

This VentureBeat offer won’t just help you up your coding knowledge and expertise, but it will do so in a way that allows you to go at your own pace – and at a fraction of the regular cost.

This bundle contains 6 video courses that cover everything from design to Photoshop to web development, and they can be accessed whenever you want. That means you can learn at your own pace – which is ideal for those of us who are working on this as a side project to start. And The Learn to Code Bundle is priced right as well – just $99 for a course that is valued at over $900!

Here’s what you’ll receive in The Learn to Code Bundle:

• Make iPhone & iPad Games without Programming ($250 value)
• Become a Web Dev From Scratch ($199 value)
• Learn How to Code iOS Apps ($197 value)
• Create Responsive Web Design ($150 value)
• Ruby Programming for Beginners ($99 value)
• Photoshop CS6 Crash Course ($40 value)

There’s a lot to like about this bundle, but the fact that you can access it anytime and anywhere makes it something you can return to over and over again should the need arise.

So head over to the VB Store page now and grab The Learn to Code Bundle – because it is available only for a limited time!

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If you’re a music aficionado, it’s time to upgrade to one of the most unique sets of headphones on the market – and VentureBeat has a set available for a limited time at our VB Store.

These ETZ Headphones from 3EIGHTY5 AUDIO are designed specifically for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience. And now for a very limited time you can bring flawless and unique sound right to your ears for $150 through our VB Store!

(Note: This sale is available to continental USA customers only.)

The rich mahogany wood earpieces covered with a lacquer finish truly delivers a one-of-a-kind sound experience that can’t be found anywhere else on the block. When you’re not using your headphones, these beauties will fold flat and store in a matching lacquer wooden storage case to keep them clean and safe.

For details on the ETZ Headphones, including the fine print and specifications, check out the VB Store page.

If you’ve considered buying high-end headphones such as Beats by Dre these have arguably better sound quality with more luxury and style…for half the price. So head over to the VB Store and pick up luxury headphones at their finest – and at a price that is just as fine: only $150. Grab this offer while you can!

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Do you get frustrated when you’re in the middle of an intense workout and your earphones fall out or the cables get in the way? Then this VentureBeat offer will take care of that – and more.

The Sport-Fi line and Sport-Fi S6 workout package allows you to forget about your earphones and fully immerse yourself in your activity – and all for just $22!

This package is loaded with features, including the following:

• Memory Wire Solution: The S6 utilizes innovative memory wire design, which loops over-the-ear to help keep cables out of the way and your earphones locked in for a secure yet comfortable fit.
• Modular Cable System: A modular cable system combats excess cable length. The included armband and shirt clips insure your music stays close to you. Not only can loose cables rip phones from your ear but they can be potentially dangerous as well.
• Energy Booster: The S6’s deep insertion in your ear immerses you in your music and boosts your energy, keeping you in rhythm and in the zone during your workout.
• Six Different Ear Tips: Six different types of ear tips ensure the fit in your ear canal will be comfortable and provide the best sound while blocking out external noise, enabling you to listen at quieter volumes and protect your hearing.

To learn more about the Sport-Fi line and Sport-Fi S6 workout package – including all of the important details surrounding this deal – check out the VB Store. (Please note: This offer is available for continental USA customers only – but includes free shipping.)

Smart, effective and durable, the S6 is even sweat resistant for those intense workout sessions. So if you want to your headset to keep up with you and your active lifestyle, head over to the VB Store now and grab this offer while you can!

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The Mac has long been considered the computing device that is more intuitive than the rest – but even then it can be tough to get the most out of it on a regular basis. Thanks to our latest VB Store offer, we’re going to make that challenge a little less daunting.

We’ve brought together 9 apps that can take your productivity on the Mac to new heights…and we’re offering it at a fraction of the regular price. You can get The Mac Essentials Bundle for only $49.99 for a limited time – that’s 84% off the price you’d pay for all of these extraordinary apps on their own.

Here’s what you’ll get in The Mac Essentials Bundle (regular price is in parentheses):

• TechTool Pro 6 ($100.00): With TechTool Pro 6, everything is easily accessible from a single interface. One-click diagnostics will scan critical CPU, memory, video hardware and more to identify impending problems to help you prevent costly repairs. So while it’s easy-to-use, TechTool Pro provides comprehensive testing that also delivers for the Mac professional.
• Path Finder 6 ($40.00): Get the app that John Siracusa calls “It’s a file browsing tour de force.” With a multitude of features on both the basic and advanced end, ranging from tabbed browsing and a dual-pane interface, to an ACL and Hex editor, Path Finder 6 has limitless ways to increase your productivity! While making file management easy and refined, Path Finder 6 allows you to interact with your files on your own terms.
• TextExpander 4 ($35.00): This app is a must for anyone wanting to level up their productivity on the Mac. Whether it’s a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you’ll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over. TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures.
• MacHider ($10.00): You can put your Mac on lockdown so when you’re not around to protect it MacHider will make sure all of your documents and files are safe and sound. Its main algorithm makes sure all your personal data will be hidden in password-protected folders and stored in a safe place. That means you’ll never worry intruders accessing your private files ever again – thanks to MacHider.
• Dropzone 2 ($10.00): Dropzone 2 has been called “The Swiss Army Knife of Productivity Apps” – and for good reason. Dropzone 2 lets you drag a file onto the menu item and your fully customizable grid of destinations flies smoothly out using core animation – simply place the file onto a destination and Dropzone 2 will take care of the rest, whether you’re installing an app, uploading a file to an FTP server or sharing your photos on Flickr. It’s a powerful app– and one worth having close at hand to keep you – and your Mac – moving.
• AirServer ($15.00): Ever wished you could stream content from your iPhone right to your Mac? Now you can…thanks to AirServer. It allows you to receive AirPlay feeds, similar to an Apple TV, so you can stream content or Mirror your display from your iOS devices or Mountain Lion. AirServer now delivers full 1080p HD mirroring and is faster and more powerful than ever.
• CameraBag 2 ($20.00): Redesigned from the ground up, CameraBag 2’s Analog Engine pairs a full suite of photographic tools with the high quality filters and vintage simulations Nevercenter is known for. Its key innovation is a stunningly straightforward approach to layering, rearranging, and endlessly tweaking all of these effects in realtime. The 100+ fully-adjustable filters and 25+ professional controls are only the beginning, forming the palette from which you can find, and create, your own styles.
• MacPilot 5 ($20.00): Scared of the terminal or can’t be bothered to remember those commands to customize your system the way you want? MacPilot 5 is your digital saviour. Now you can easily enable and disable hidden features in Mac OS X, optimize and repair your system, and perform numerous routine maintenance operations with the click of a button!
• IPNetMonitorX ($60.00): IPNetMonitorX combines an intuitive Macintosh user interface with deep Mac OS X knowledge to provide essential problem solving details from a single convenient application. If you’ve ever struggled with why some Internet feature isn’t working, or just want to explore and understand better, IPNetMonitorX is here to help. The built-in description for each tool clarifies underlying network concepts as it guides you to answer real world questions about how your internet is working.

We’ve got more information about all the apps in this bundle over at the VB Store page.

So what are you waiting for? For just $49.99 you can get this amazing deal from VentureBeat – so don’t delay. Time stops for no one – but the savings on these great apps will. Grab this deal today!

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Have you ever posted an Instagram that received dozens – or even hundreds – of admirers? If so, that certainly sounds like one that would be the perfect piece for your living room. But how do you take it from living in Instagram to hanging in your home?

With this VentureBeat offer, you can take your memories from Instagram to over the mantle with Instacanvas. For only $28 you’ll get a 12″×12″ ready-to-hang professional grade canvas of an image of your choice. Instacanvas allows you to turn your memories into museum quality artwork in a matter of clicks, and we’re helping you save on their service to boot.

Here are just four of the prime features of Instacnvas:

1. Museum-Quality Canvas: Your favorite photograph or artistic design will pop off the wall. Instacanvas only uses the highest quality canvas on the planet to ensure you’ll be thrilled when the piece you’ve chosen arrives at your door.
2. Ready-to-Hang: Your canvas arrives at your front door ready to hang. Wall mounts are carefully affixed and perfectly centered to the back of each canvas ensuring all you need to worry about is which wall will get the honors.
3. Clean Finish: Every canvas is perfectly wrapped around a solid wood frame. The result is actually a better finish than the average museum piece.
4. Firmly Stretched: Each canvas is hand-stretched by a professional craftsperson, resulting in a professional-grade product that will retain its shape and beauty for decades to come.

Whether you want to choose one of your own images or select from one of the over 25 million wall-worthy images that Instacanvas has for you to choose from, if your canvas does not meet your expectations Instacanvas will happily replace your print until it is exactly what you envisioned.

(Interested in a larger canvas? Instacanvas also offers 16″× 16″ or 20″× 20″ canvas options for just a few dollars more.)

This VB Store deal won’t be around for long. Take advantage of the instant savings that we’re delivering on Instacanvas today – just $28 for a 12“ x 12” canvas – and start admiring your memories as they hang on your wall for years to come.

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Most of us know how enjoyable remote control cars were back when we were kids. The Sub-Zero Helicopter is the adult version of remote control fun and from Extreme Fliers – the leading brand of remote-controlled toys – you really can’t go wrong. For only $29 (plus shipping) you can let that inner child live on forever. Simply put, if you’re looking to add a fun little gadget to your life, then this VB Store offer is it.

Here are some of the features of this tremendous toy:

• Gyroscope technology assists with stability
• Three-channel IR control
• Durable and lightweight frame
• Bright LED chopper light
• Up to 10 minute flight time
• Weighs 29 grams / 1 ounce

The Sub-Zero’s light weight gives it easy maneuverability and longer flight time, while two flexible, counter-rotating blades ensures smooth-as-silk flying.

The helicopter features three-channel IR control allowing you to give tea bags an airborne tour around the kitchen, with an LED light for night-time flights and a sturdy body to ensure that turbulence doesn’t become a problem.

You’ll get the following in this great package:

• White Sub-Zero Chopper
• Stylish remote control
• USB Charger
• A pair of spare blades
• A spare tail rotor

For more details on this great VentureBeat offer (including shipping prices), head over to the VB Store page.

The Sub-Zero Helicopter provides a faster, lighter, and more agile experience than any other model helicopter on the market. Boasting a 50% lighter body than your typical 3-channel helicopter, the components are made with a super-light durable rubber, is hand-assembled into a lattice structure.

A deal this great won’t last for long. So head over to the VB Store page and get the Sub-Zero Helicopter for just $29 (plus shipping) while the getting is good!

It was Top Indie Game of PAX 2012 from VentureBeat. It took six years to build by a solo indie developer. And a game with half of the attention to detail and imagination Antichamber has would be a smash hit — this bare-bones first-person puzzler is one of the most thought-provoking, engaging, and challenging video games ever developed.

The entire journey focuses on player discovery through exploration and sandbox experimentation. Players learn new skills on each new level and earn an upgradeable tool for gathering and placing blocks, adding complexity to puzzles. And like a good book that leaves readers in a daze, Antichamber is about deep puzzles that are almost always solved by subtle solutions. Creator Alexander Bruce has built a masterpiece of a game that intentionally dismisses foundations of development like plot, characters, and linear gameplay. Antichamber is a modern-day labyrinth, and Bruce has taken a step beyond Daedalus’ creation. Not even a literal trail of breadcrumbs can save you in this digital wonderland/prison.

I highly recommended that you don’t look up any hints or walkthroughs unless absolutely necessary as you explore Antichamber.

What you’ll like

A real challenge

Antichamber begins in the “start menu” with an ever-updating map of the world that fills in as players visit more areas; basic controls and settings adjustment; and a wall of all collected hints. Oh, and a glass wall that dangles a door to Antichamber’s end on the other side. All the while a timer ticks down from an hour and a half, providing you a time to beat.

I’ll envy anyone who can finish this in 90 minutes. At 15-plus hours of playtime for me, Antichamber regularly tested my wits and patience, and it induced a rage as I pried and prodded every in-game object — animate or otherwise — in search of the one clue I’m missing. I’m not ashamed to say that I haven’t completed it just yet. Antichamber demands a consistent imagination and an open mind. Levels are designed to force out-of-the-box thinking and simultaneously provide essential practice of certain skills for future puzzles.

Playing Antichamber and solving puzzles is a reminder of the old days of gaming, when success was its own reward. In today’s world of achievements, trophies, hints, and tutorials, Antichamber feels fresh; the pure unbridled difficulty of the puzzles (which are too often oh-so-simple … once you solve them) gives you a real sense of accomplishment when solved. The last game that made me feel proud for actually achieving something was in Jonathan Blow’s 2008 indie hit Braid. Some of the puzzles in Antichamber will crush your ego. That makes completing them all the more satisfying.

Simplicity defined

Bruce took Leonardo da Vinci’s “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” quote to heart. Players start with nothing: no tools and no tutorial, just a flashing icon on the map indicating where to click. Instructions are at most one word long and often carry double or triple meanings. The first message reads “jump” over a chasm, and if you do leap, you plummet to the bottom — where you find a cheeky message. That fall is the first step to learning how to play.

This method of teaching players — through practice instead of the spoken or written word — is elegant, and the information is easier to retain. Written text comes in the form of digital screens on walls that offer subtle hints to puzzles, like a note about persistence just before what looks like an infinitely spiraling walkway. Just like the puzzles, all of the text is subtle and requires a little work and imagination to understand.

Antichamber is one of the leanest games in recent history. Every little bit is intensely focused on teaching players through gameplay and affording the space to experiment. The level structure, colors, and graphics are minimalist by design and offer only enough to progress. Thie is about solving puzzles, and nothing stands in the way of that.

Complete interconnectedness with nonlinear gameplay

One of the most beautiful aspects of Antichamber is how all puzzles and levels are, in some way, connected. Players can spend hours solving one puzzle after another, or they can completely circumvent whole sections of the world by taking another path. Because of this interconnectedness and the non-linear level design, there is no right or wrong way to play. And like a “choose your own adventure” book playing the game straight through is not necessarily the best way.

No matter how you play, it’s the same game every time, even if each new session feels completely different.

Antichamber is an intricate web, one where players have access to all sorts of puzzles at any time but may lack the skill or insight to complete them all. Many levels contain multiple puzzles and different exit points for each one but require advanced tactics to solve. These puzzles seem impossible early on, and while a few are, most are not. This intrinsic level design means that the game is beatable in less than an hour and a half, and that completing every puzzle isn’t necessary.

What you won’t like

The incredible difficulty

If Antichamber’s greatest strength is brilliant and mesmerizing puzzles, its greatest weakness is when players have trouble solving them. Antichamber is not what you want to play to unwind after a hard day’s work unless you really enjoy a good challenge. It’s hard, and it’s merciless. With no tutorials or direct hints, Antichamber demands your full attention.

Only the cleverest of you will finish this in a single sitting. Some puzzles have left me stumped for hours — and at least one for days. As positive as that may sound, not all players are patient enough to accommodate Antichamber.

Automatically reset levels

Because the world of Antichamber is really one massive level, you could go make a single run through and see your work on any previously completed chamber. Unlocked doors stay open, blocks stay affixed to surfaces, and lasers remain blocked. This is a great way to speed through completed areas without mindlessly spending time resolving puzzles. That is, unless players press the escape button (ESC) to return to the main menu. This resets everything in the world and erases any trace of your actions. Every “escape” creates a clean slate.

This design makes sense, but it is awfully painful, especially for time-consuming puzzles. It can feel like punishment for viewing the map or seeing your progress. If you’ve lost your place or need to get to a specific location, too bad. Players either must memorize the map and puzzle locations, many of which are nearly identical to one another, or resign themselves to play through the same puzzles again. This also means exiting the game or turning off your computer is a forced reset. Starting fresh does train players to be more efficient through practice, but for anyone stuck and rapidly losing their patience, constant resets are unpalatable.

Conclusion

Antichamber is the film Cube sans horror, the threat of death, and poor acting. It’s insanely hard and painfully simple, just like any expertly crafted puzzle. Bruce has created one of the finest and most challenging puzzle games I have ever experienced. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a game to finish.

Score: 92/100

Antichamber is now available for PC. The publisher provided GamesBeat with a Steam download code for the purpose of this review.

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