Best Buy Upgrade & Save - Trade in ANY DVD for $5 Towards Any Blu-ray $9.99+

How does it work?
Trade in ANY DVD (except for porn, you weirdos) and get a $5 off coupon towards any Blu-Ray priced $9.99 or above.
Yes, ANY DVD - this includes things you bought at the Dollar Store, individual discs from compilations or TV shows, and ex-rentals from Blockbuster.
Cases and artwork aren't required.

Step 1. Trade in DVD's for $5 off coupons.
Step 2. ???
Step 3. Profit!

The usual FAQ/tips/etc.
Coupons are 1:1 - for each DVD traded, one coupon is given.
Coupons don't have to be used at time of trade in.
Coupons do not stack with each other. No combining U&S coupons for $40 off of the Star Wars box set.
Coupons MAY stack with price matches, manufacturer coupons, and current Best Buy promos. YMMV, ya know?
Discounts are taken from the selling price of the Blu-Ray $9.99 or higher. $9.99 becomes $4.99, $12.99 becomes $7.99, and so on. $4.99 Blu-Rays are still $4.99 though.
Coupons are B&M only - must be redeemed in-store.

More info HERE

Batteries Could Get 10 Times Smaller

University of Illinois researchers say they’ve found a way to make batteries far smaller and much quicker to recharge. The technique works in the same way as traditional batteries, but makes much more efficient use of space.
As the BBC explains with admirable clarity, batteries work by electrons flowing from one type of electrode (an anode) to another type (a cathode). The new technique involves changing the way these electrodes are organized to fit more into a small space.
That increases the power of the battery for a given size, meaning you can either have more powerful batteries or get the same power from a smaller battery. The new design also means the electrons have to move a shorter distance, which helps make for faster recharging: up to a thousand times faster on paper.
The technique involves using polystyrene spheres to create a mold for a metal lattice structure. The spheres can then be dissolved, leaving space for the anodes and cathodes, which are arranged in alternating cylinders.
As an extremely simplified analogy, the result is a little like the saving in area when you switch from having your hands side by side and outstretched, to interlocking your fingers. The battery itself has a similar space saving but in three-dimensional layers.
At the moment the researchers are concentrating on microbatteries and say they’ve achieved a power-to-space ratio 2,000 times better than existing models. They say in principle the concept should scale to larger batteries such as those in cars.
Professor William King, who led the project, told the BBC the power improvements mean it’s conceivable a cellphone battery could hold enough power to jump-start a vehicle.
There are some potential practical problems with both the fundamental design and the concept of scaling. The way the battery is so tightly packed means that a short circuit could become a more significant problem.
Meanwhile the electrolyte used in the design (the substance that separates the anodes and cathodes to force the electrons to take a particular route) is combustible. That doesn’t seem to be an issue with the microbatteries, but could pose an unacceptable explosion risk when scaled up. The researchers say they are exploring using a safer electrolyte in larger units.

Rumor: Microsoft wants to resurrect 'Heroes' as original Xbox show

Microsoft is in talks to bring Heroes back, possibly as part of its original Xbox programming lineup, TVLine reports. The new series would involve new heroes and stories, with cameos from past stars, though talks are still in preliminary stages, the site says.

Is the OUYA massively outdated before it even hits retail?

According to Venturebeat, the upcoming open-source game console OUYA ranks a lowly 73rd in the Android power scale. The site also reports that the LG Nexus 4 has more than doubled OUYA’s score in the benchmarking software Futuremark and that the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S IV performed even better than that when pitted against the console.
So, even though all that’s not great, do the ‘bad’ numbers really that much? Yes, it would have been nice to have the OUYA blast all other Android-based devices in the processors and leave them in the dust, but do new and prospective owners of the micro-console truly care? OUYA has never been talked up as a competitor for high-end consoles like the PS4 (or even current gen systems for that matter), so does it matter how well it compares against smartphones and tablets? The main idea behind it has always been that it will be ‘plug and play’ with an open-source architecture and will allow gamers to play for free before they buy in for a game. That hasn’t changed any or been affected by a few rounds of hardware tests that didn’t show OUYA burning up the charts.
There’s a segment of the gaming public that OUYA is very well matched for and they probably aren’t into benchmarking and hardware tests. Even for those who just want access to Android games on their big screens, OUYA is still very much a viable console.

Galaxy S4 to be launched by 7 US Phone Carriers!

Samsung's Galaxy S4 has become the Android phone to wait for. The phone has a slew of new features, including an improved 13-megapixel camera, new software features and it responds to waves and gestures. It also has a 5-inch Super AMOLED 1080p screen.

But the wait for the new phone will be over soon. Today Samsung announced that the handset will be available at seven U.S. carriers starting this month.

AT&T
You can now preorder an AT&T Galaxy S4 at att.com. The 16GB version costs $199.99 with a two-year contract. The 32GB version will cost $249.99. It will ship on April 30. If you don't want to sign a two-year contract, the phone is $639.99

T-Mobile
You will be able to get T-Mobile's Galaxy S4 next week on April 24 through tmobile.com; it will be available at T-Mobile stores on May 1. The phone is available with T-Mobile's new "uncarrier" pricing. That means the phone costs just $149.99 up front, but you have to pay T-Mobile $20 a month for the next 24 months to pay off the rest of the phone. For more information on T-Mobile's new rates look over here.

Sprint
Sprint's Galaxy S4 launch day is April 27, though you will be able to pre-order yours , Thursday, April 18. And Sprint's charging slightly more upfront for the phone than the previous two carriers. The 16GB version of the phone will start at $249.99 with a two-year contract. New Sprint customers can get the phone for $149.99 with a two year contract.

Verizon
Verizon will have the phone, but it hasn't released launch or pricing information. We will update this article when the carrier announces more information.

Other retailers
But carriers aren't the only places that will sell the new phone. Walmart will sell the AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile versions of the phone. The AT&T version will cost $168 with a two-year contract at Walmart. Walmart will also drop the price of the Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S3 to $39.88 with a two-year contract.
Staples will have the phone. You can pre-order now through Staples.com and it will have some carrier versions of it at 500 of its select mobile phone stores on April 26. The AT&T version will be available for $199.99 with a two-year contract at Staples on April 26. The T-Mobile version will be out on May 1 at the store.
The phone will be available at other retailers too, including Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Costco, Radio Shack, Sam's Club and Target.

Doctor Who Remote Control Flying TARDIS

This Doctor Who Remote-Control Flying TARDIS is coming soon to the Nerd Approved Shop!

Behold, what is possibly the coolest remote-controlled vehicle that has ever been created! It’s the Doctor’s precious TARDIS with two propellors on its top and it actually flies. Just imagine the fun you could have with this in your office. Preorder now for delivery in July.
Doctor Who Remote Control Flying TARDIS ($46.99)

What Happens to Your Google Account When You Die?

Today, Google launched the Inactive Account Manager that gives Google account holders a chance to decide for themselves, what happens to their account and who is notified when they are no longer active. Notice, that the new feature doesn’t mention “death” – simply “inactive”, which can happen for any reason.

To configure Inactive Account Manager, login to your Google account and click this link. It will take you straight to the Inactive Account Manager page under your Google account settings. Here you will see 4 settings.

• Timeout period: This defines the timeout period, after which your account is classed as inactive. The timeout period starts with your last sign-in to your Google account. The default is 3 months, but that can be changed to 6 months, 9 months or 1 year.
• Alert me: Inactive Account Manager will alert you via email or text message one month before the timeout period ends. Here you can leave your alternate email address and phone number where you would like to receive alerts.
• Notify contacts and share data: Once you account has been classed inactive, your data will be shared with contacts you specify here. You can add up to 10 trusted friends or family members who should be notified that your account is inactive. You can also share data with them if you like.
• Optionally delete account: You can ask Google to delete your account on your behalf. Deleting your Google account will delete all data associated with your products which includes your publicly shared data like YouTube videos, Google+ posts or blogs on Blogger.

After an account has been deemed inactive, contacts will receive a notification, and if you decided to share your data with them, they will receive an email with a link to download your data.
Inactive Account Manager remains inactive by default, so you don’t have to worry about your data being shared or deleted if you fail to use your Google account for more than 3-months (the default time-out period). You can go away on a 6-month holiday without worry. It’s only when you enable Inactive Account Manager that the time-out clock starts ticking.