Tag: Amazon

  • Amazon’s Insulting Kindle Replacement Offer [Rant]

    Normally, I try to keep Global Geek News as much of an upbeat and happy place for geeks and nerds to visit as possible, but I have to rant about the horrible Amazon customer support experience I just had.  I almost never take the opportunity to rant on here (I don’t think I have done…

  • Amazon buy one, get one 50% off video game sale

    I just thought I would pass along news of a video game sale that Amazon is having.  They are currently selling some select games under $20 for buy one get one 50% off.  There are a ton of great games on sale such as Mass Efect 2, Halo 3, Metal Gear Solid 4 and many…

  • Underworld Trilogy on Blu-ray on sale for $26.99 at Amazon

    I just thought I would pass along this amazing deal I came across.  Amazon is selling the Underworld Trilogy on Blu-ray for $26.99.  That is 55% off!  Unfortunately, I already have all three movies on Blu-ray (Black Friday sales), but for those that don’t, this is a fantastic deal for some amazing movies.  Underworld, Underworld:…

  • Amazon terminates Colorado based associates over new taxes

    Greetings readers! Like any Monday morning, I woke up with a feeling of dread about the day and I didn’t even have to be awake 5 minutes to know why.  When I checked my e-mail this morning, I found that I had received an e-mail from Amazon regarding my affiliate account.  As of today, my…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #55

    Here are the shownotes for episode #55 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Google looks to launch smartphones with real time translation Microsoft outpaces Apple in customer satisfaction Microsoft killing Xbox Live for the original Xbox Game devs migrating to the…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #54

    Here are the shownotes for episode #54 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Bans on phones and texting while driving shown ineffective 70% of employers have rejected applicants over online information 3 Strikes coming to the US via the back door?…