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Amazon offers its latest Echo devices in discounted bundles, pre-order now
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On The Run
Life Is Strange 2 gets dramatic and touching launch trailer
OPEN SESAME
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Skype calling is coming to Amazon Echo devices
PC reviews
Big business
The biggest T-series ThinkPad from Lenovo offers outstanding performance
13-inch ThinkPad
Lenovo's ThinkPad L380 is a cost-effective 13-inch business partner
Not always the best
You should get an XPS 13 from Dell, not Amazon
Mid-range computing
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Lenovo's Ideapad 530S performs exceptionally but has a mediocre display
13-inch Yoga greatness
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X380 Yoga is a smaller alternative to the X1 Yoga
Apps
Take Three
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Skype once again giving presence controls an overhaul
Make myTube your tube
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How to get the best YouTube experience on Windows 10 with myTube
Making the List
Twitter PWA picks up new list features, smattering of bug fixes
Smart Business
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Dynamics 365 gets boost from new AI and mixed reality business apps
Windows Central podcasts
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... new Surface devices, and more
Recorded August 24 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 103: RTM is near, broken Surface Go, and more
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Windows Central Podcast 102: ARM wrestling, Redstone 5, and more
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Windows Central Podcast 101: Surface Go fake news, and more
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 100: Surface, Go!
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hey cortana
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The $50 Harman Kardon Invoke speaker uses Cortana for voice control
Do it all
The Asus Zen Pro all-in-one PC has dropped to under $1,000 today
Colorful lighting
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Add some color to your home with these $36 Philips Hue bulbs
Worth protecting
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For just $3 a month, NordVPN can secure all of your web browsing
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Look Ma new hands!
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Everything you need to know about Valve's 'Knuckles' controllers
Wireless VR
Is the TPCast or HTC adapter a better option for a wireless Vive setup?
Price Slashed
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Save $100 on Samsung's HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality Headset
HoloLens RS5
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HoloLens October 2018 Update brings with it new OS features
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Is your Windows phone camera STILL better than Apple's iPhones?
Microsoft on Android
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Should Microsoft pour recources into developing Next Lock Screen?
Android + Windows
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Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
Get more from Your Phone
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How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
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Razer ditches bulk for stealth with new Ifrit headset for broadcasters
Razer's latest headset subs out the company's typically flashy design for a much more understated approach for broadcasters.
Amp it Up
Bing brings speedy AMP results to mobile web searches
Bing is bringing AMP to its mobile search results, greatly speeding up the browsing experience for websites that support the protocol.
HyperSmoooove
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GoPro's three new Hero7 action cameras have 4K and video stabilization
Always the top of the line action cameras, and now with all new technology you won't find anywhere else.
Ditch the wires
Cut the cord and go wire-free with your Xbox headset
Fancy ditching the wires in your Xbox headset set up? These are the best wireless Xbox headsets we've tested (that are still available!)
Read this
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Newegg September 2018 credit card breach: Everything you need to know
On September 19, Newegg discovered that malicious code was skimming credit card info for all of its customers. Here's what you need to know.
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UK Daily Deals: Fitbit Blaze, Microsoft Surface devices, Amazon Echo & more
We scout out the day's best UK deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on a whole host of Microsoft Surface devices, the Fitbit Blaze smart watch, refurbished Amazon Echo, high-capacity power banks, and much more...
Patch 8.1 cometh
Blizzard is readying improvements to World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
Battle for Azeroth has endured a mixed reception thus far, but Blizzard isn't taking the criticism sitting down. Here's how the studio plans to improve things.
From the Forums
How well is Alexa and Cortana voice integration working for you?
With Alexa and Cortana finally united, share your experiences in our forums.
Golden Deals
These are this month's best Xbox Live Gold deals!
Save on Xbox Live Gold for Xbox One with these sales, deals, and discounts.
Like a G6
Upgrade your audio with the Creative Sound BlasterX G6
Creative release the Sound BlasterX G6 to allow those with some spare funds to upgrade their audio output with a dedicated amplifier that works with PC and consoles. Is it worth the money?
Game on the go
Is the Dell XPS 15 9570 good for gaming?
The Dell XPS 15 can pack a punch but is it any good for PC gaming? The answer depends on how you configure it.
Dante Returns
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Devil May Cry 5 goes up for preorder on Xbox One
Devil May Cry 5 is the direct sequel in the acclaimed franchise and takes place years later with a new set of characters. The title looks absolutely stunning running on an Xbox One X because it achieves high visual fidelity.
Bye bye
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Multiplayer Design Lead Lawrence Metten leaves Halo
Halo Infinite is shaking up the franchise with the introduction of wild animals and underwater exploration, but there are other changes taking place at the studio too. Today, Multiplayer Design Lead Lawrence Metten announced that he was leaving Halo.
Night City
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Everything we know about Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is the next massive game expected to be released by CD Projekt RED, the studio behind The Witcher series. Here's all we know about it so far.
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Canada Daily Deals: Ring Video Doorbell bundles, countertop gardening, more
We scout out the day's best Canadian deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on the Logitech MX Master mouse, Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Echo Dot bundles, countertop AeroGardens, portable SSDs, and much more...
Good boy
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Sony made a robot puppy and you can pre-order it for $2,900
If you woke up today and thought about spending three grand on a robot dog, you're in luck.
Stay cool
Liquid and water cooling guide for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
It's not difficult to water cool your GPU with a water block. Here's how to do it with an NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti.
Pays to be Prime
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Amazon's latest Fire TV and Kindle deals rival Prime Day's offerings
Amazon has a few deals that are available exclusively to its Prime members that you're going to want to check out.
Going Once
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Microsoft auctioning custom Xbox One X consoles for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Microsoft is auctioning off custom consoles to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The "Consoles for Kids" program will feature Xbox One X units signed by celebrities like The Rock, Usain Bolt, and even developers from games like Halo.
Coming soon
Red Dead Online beta launches in November
Today, Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Online. Red Dead Online is a connected online experience set against the backdrop of Red Dead Redemption 2's massive open world.