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LucidSound announces rose gold LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset
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Trine Ultimate Collection available to preorder, Trine 4 coming to Xbox
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Open your garage door using just your phone by adding this $38 accessory
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Bluetooth connectivity in your vehicle is one $11 device away from reality
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Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
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Step up your game with the EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 on sale for $320
E3 2019
Take a beating
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller improves bumper and grip durability
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GOLD BARS
Wolfenstein: Youngblood may let you upgrade weapons with microtransactions
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Mysteries that need to be resolved
Halo Infinite E3 2019 trailer left us with 5 burning questions
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Staying Alive
Despite xCloud, Microsoft thinks there will always be a need for consoles
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PC Reviews
An ultra Ultrabook
Review: Why Lenovo's IdeaPad S940 is the new king of the Ultrabooks
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Set it and forget it
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M720q Tiny PC is ideal for Enterprise and personal use
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Minor refresh
Lenovo's ThinkPad L390 gets a minor update for improved performance
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WQHD HDR display!
The ThinkPad T490 is lighter than ever and has a knockout WQHD display
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Gaming
Oh No
Amazon Game Studios lays off 'dozens' of developers
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Bravo Six, Going Dark
How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes the series to a new, darker place
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Patch Needed
The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr exhibits performance issues on Xbox One X
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PC Gaming
Microsoft and CD Projekt may partner up for GOG Galaxy 2.0
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Surface
Beyond the Surface
These are our picks for the best alternatives to the Surface Pro (2017)
Buyer's guide
Grab one of these microSD cards for your Surface Pro 6
Recorded June 7 2019
On this week's podcast ... Centaurus is teased, and is Stadia a threat?
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Battery replacement
How to remove and replace the Surface Pen's battery
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
Don't lose touch
You can adjust Oculus Rift S room lighting frequency to help with tracking
Inside-out tracking
Does the Oculus Rift S need external sensors?
Closing shop
Microsoft closes Mixed Reality Studio in Berlin
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Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 7 2019
On this week's podcast ... Centaurus is teased, and is Stadia a threat?
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Recorded May 31 2019
Windows Central Podcast 135: A sort of WCOS announcement
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Recorded May 17 2019
Windows Central Podcast 134: The first Windows foldable
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Recorded May 10 2019
Windows Central Podcast 133: Cortana isn't dead!
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Mobile
Microsoft ❤ Android
150 apps, billions of installs: Microsoft's Android app lessons
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HP Elite x3 for me
What is (or was) your final Windows Phone?
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Augmented blocks
Will Minecraft Earth ever come to Windows 10 devices, tablets, or HoloLens?
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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Shake walls and rattle windows with the best 5.1 speakers for PC gaming
Surround sound takes your audio and gaming experiences to the next level, but which speakers are the best for PC? We've rounded up some of the best options here so you can get something that fits your budget and your power preference.
Coming soon
LucidSound announces rose gold LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset
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LucidSound is a popular headset brand and today, the company announced a rose gold and white LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset. According to the team, the LS35X features LucidSound signature control, high-performance audio, and best-in-class functionality. Unfortunately, the new Rose Gold LS35X will be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores in the United States. The LS35X will be available later...
Use Your Abilities
Trine Ultimate Collection available to preorder, Trine 4 coming to Xbox
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Trine is an incredible platforming series that was quite popular on the Xbox 360. While Trine 3 didn't live up to expectations, it still managed to deliver a compelling experience. Unfortunately, Trine 3 hasn't made its way to Xbox One, but that's about to change. Recently, Frozenbyte announced that Trine 4 was in the works and that the previous three Trine titles were also coming to...
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How to sign up and join the Bleeding Edge alpha
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Bleeding Edge is an upcoming online melee action game from Ninja Theory. The team developed games like DmC: Devil May Cry and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, so the combat pedigree is strong.
Grab It Right Now
The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Collector's Edition discounted to $27
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A few days ago, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr launched on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Usually, every expansion launches with a stunning collector's edition, but this one didn't. However, if you want to get your hands on a gorgeous statue and some amazing in-game items, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset should suffice.
Buyer's guide
These are the very best sleeves you'll find for Dell's XPS 15
The Dell XPS 15 is a sleek-looking notebook and these sleeves will help you keep the stunning design in top condition.
Take a beating
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller improves bumper and grip durability
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Microsoft’s newly-revised Xbox Elite Series 2 controller looks to bolster durability across the board.
Please Be True
Mortal Kombat 11 may get Killer Instinct Thunder skin for Nightwolf
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Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest entry in the acclaimed fighting game franchise and quite possibly, one of the best. It continues the story of Mortal Kombat X and can be seen as the conclusion to the saga which has gone on for decades. Not only does the game feature a stellar campaign, but it also includes a number of features that should keep players coming back for more.
So Crisp
Blair Witch runs at 4K resolution on Xbox One X
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A game inspired by the Blair Witch Project, the famous horror film franchise, is coming to Xbox One and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. This was announced at the Xbox E3 2019 Briefing in Los Angeles last weekend.
IN JULY
Dying Light, Torment, and more may join Xbox Game Pass soon
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Microsoft just added a slew of incredible games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection to Xbox Game Pass, but more are on the horizon. According to a report by TrueAchievements, Die for Valhalla!, Dying Light, and Torment: Tides of Numenera are heading to the service.
Oh No
Amazon Game Studios lays off 'dozens' of developers
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E3 2019 was a blast and many developers showed off intriguing projects like 12 Minutes. However, it looks like some of them who worked for Amazon weren't so lucky. According to a report by Kotaku, the retailer giant laid off "dozens of game developers" on Thursday.
Bravo Six, Going Dark
How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes the series to a new, darker place
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Getting knee-deep with 2019's battle-hardened reboot of the bestselling shooter series.
Patch Needed
The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr exhibits performance issues on Xbox One X
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The Elder Scrolls Online is popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which has garnered a strong player base over the years. A large part of the game's success can be attributed to a steady influx of new content. Towards the beginning of June, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr launched on Xbox One and it adds dragons to the game.
How long can it last?
How is Lenovo IdeaPad S940 battery life?
The Lenovo IdeaPad S940 is a great laptop, but how long will its battery last you before you need to recharge? Here's our analysis.
PC Gaming
Microsoft and CD Projekt may partner up for GOG Galaxy 2.0
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GOG is a platform similar to Steam where you can purchase games for PC. However, unlike Steam, it doesn't feature any form of digital rights management (DRM) and you can play games completely offline for as long as you want. Just like Steam, GOG has a dedicated program that can be downloaded on your PC called "GOG Galaxy." While it's a satisfactory experience, developer CD Projekt wants...
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Where should you buy?
Where's the best place to buy a Lenovo IdeaPad S940?
The Lenovo IdeaPad S940 is a great laptop, but where should you buy one from? Here's what we think.
Only the best
All the coolest tech on Daniel Rubino's desk right now
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I work from home the majority of the time, so what do I consider essential to get my job done while having some fun? Here's my list of things I use that I can recommend to you.
Waiting game
Huawei's foldable smartphone delayed for three months
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The upcoming Huawei Mate X is being delayed. It's now set to be released in September instead of its initial launch date in June.