Worldwide web
Google Earth will support all Chromium browsers, including Microsoft Edge
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Google Earth will work on all Chromium- based browsers going forward, including the upcoming version of Microsoft Edge.
Sean Endicott
I'm an app enthusiast despite the fact that I used Windows Phone for years. I'm on an eternal quest to convert every element of my home into something I can control from my phone.
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Crash Team Racing speeds onto Xbox
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is now available on Xbox One and other console platforms. According to Activision, the game is built from the ground up and remasters the original Crash Team Racing game by bringing the characters, karts, tracks, and arenas to modern console graphics.
What Team Windows Central is watching and listening to (June 21, 2019)
Would ya look at that? It's time for some more movie, TV, music and book recommendations from the writers and editors of Windows Central.
Network drives
These are the best hard drives for your Synology NAS
Planning to pick up a Synology NAS? Good choice. Here are some hard drives you should consider if it doesn't come with any pre-installed.
We're live
How to build a great streaming PC for less than $1,200
Want to start streaming but don't know where to start? Here's a capable streaming PC build you can use to kickstart your live streaming career for less than $1,200.
Working together
Inclusion is at the core of Microsoft Whiteboard's newest features
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Microsoft Whiteboard for education has gained six new features that focus on inclusion and collaboration for students and educators.
Keep it 💯
Charge up your phone quickly with RAVPower's discounted USB-C power bank
With a USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 port and a USB-C PD port, you can charge up two devices at top speed.
Clearing things up
New message clears up if your device is ready for the latest Windows Update
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The May 2019 Update is rolling out to many devices, but if your device isn't supported you'll now see a notification from Windows 10 clarifying the issue.
Open up!
Add some smarts to your garage with the Momentum Niro controller for $50
Every time you click the button, you can yell "Open Sesame!" and pretend you're a magician. At this price, it's $10 lower than we've ever seen it go before.
Return to Reach
Halo: Reach PC early tests slated for 'next week' on Steam
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Halo: Reach for PC is fast-approaching prime time, headed to early testers as soon as “next week.” With 4K HDR enhancements and reworked to PC standards, expectations are high for this anticipated re-launch.
Suck up some savings
Step into the future with $100 off the popular Eufy RoboVac 30C
This robot vacuum will work great as part of your smart home setup and has plenty of good reviews.
Save us, Ethernet
Are Cat 7 cables worth buying?
The vast majority of home users will see no benefit from the increased bandwidth of Cat7 cables. Unless you need more than 10Gbps, stick with the cheaper Cat 6.
Just go to sleep baby
Save $60 and keep an eye on baby in 720p with the Eufy SpaceView monitor
Combine two discounts to save a huge chunk of money on this baby monitor. The lowest price we've seen since last year.
No more cords
Get 3 free months of Plex Pass and save as much as 30% on cord cutting gear
You'll need to be a new user for the Plex Pass promo, but everyone can save on the HDTV antennas, home theater kits, and other gear on sale.
OK Google
Save $100 on the Pixel 3a or 3a XL when you add a new line at Sprint
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If you were planning on getting the phone anyway, you might as well save some money in the process. And if you weren't, well... you should. Cause it's great.
No Blackout Dates
Sun Country wants to get you traveling with roundtrip flights from $77
Get a discount on your next adventure thanks to Sun Country Airlines.
Step in the right direction
Gears 5 eliminates loot boxes and season pass, features 'direct purchases'
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Gears 5 launches in September and The Coalition keeps on providing us with new details about the upcoming game. Unlike Gears of War 4, Gears 5 features a number of changes to the business model. According to a post on the Gears 5 website, "Gear Packs are gone. So is Season Pass. You can earn exclusive customization."
School is Cool
Get ready for next semester with Amazon's new Off-to-College store
It's no coincidence this store is launching just a few weeks before Amazon's Prime Day. If deals for school are on your radar, you'll want to bookmark this page.
Photos and Videos
Manage multiple SD cards with Aukey's USB-C reader on sale for $8
If you have a hobby like photography where you handle a dozen different SD cards, you should get this reader. Don't forget the coupon code for your discount!
The aftermath of a decades-long war
Halo timeline: The Post-War Era
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In our last Halo timeline article, our Halo expert Brendan covered Halo 3 and the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War. In this one, he goes over the years of technological advancements, skirmishes, and political unrest that make up the Post-War Era.