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Saturday's best deals: Amazon devices, robot vacuums, & more
From Amazon's awesome Fire Tablets to Roborock's incredible robovac, there are lots of great deals to be had on this fine Saturday!
Jared DiPane
Jared started off writing about mobile phones back when BlackBerry ruled the market, and Windows Mobile was kinda cool. Now, with a family, mortgage and other responsibilities he has no choice but to look for the best deals, and he's here to share them with you.
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Is Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga available with cellular LTE?
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Finally
Game Bar gets achievement overlay and frame rate counter (update)
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Ever since Microsoft debuted the Game Bar for Windows 10, gamers have been asking for a way to track your Xbox Achievements and view the frame rate of the game you're playing. While these features have been hinted at in the past, it looks like they're finally here on a Friday night. Xbox's Mike Ybarra just announced on Twitter that you can now see an overlay of your achievements and...
Quality Audio
The Bose SoundTouch 30 Bluetooth speaker is $200 off in white
You get Bose's supreme audio quality, one-touch access to music services like Spotify or Pandora, and powerful control with the SoundTouch app. Works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and connects to Amazon's Alexa for voice control.
Sounds Good
Listen to Anker's noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones on sale for $50
The 40mm drivers produce Hi-Res Audio. The active noise cancelling can detect and cancel a wide range of low and mid-frequency noises. It has 100% stronger bass, a 40-hour playtime, and memory foam ear cups for comfort.
Press the Keys
Corsair's K70 Mk.2 RGB mechanical keyboard has dropped to just $104
This version of the K70 is outfitted with Cherry MX Silent mechanical switches. It includes a durable aluminum frame, 8MB of storage you can use to set up personalized lights and custom macros, and per-key backlighting with unlimited color options.
TESTERS NEEDED
Microsoft wants volunteers to become Xbox Alpha — Skip Ahead Insiders
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Ever since the Xbox One Preview Program launched, many owners have signed up to test out upcoming software features. There are a number of different rings depending on how comfortable you are with receiving possibly-broken updates. At the top of the pack is the Alpha — Skip Ahead ring which focuses on changes that won't be out for months. Beforehand, only the most dedicated Xbox...
GAME ON
Wield the right weapon with Razer's DeathAdder mouse down to $24
While this is the 2009 version of the mouse, it's still a precision tool for gamers. The DeathAdder is popular for a reason and it won't let you down. It has a 3500 dpi sensor and connects via USB. Also has a two-year warranty.
Compute this
Grab the HP Omen X 24.5-inch gaming monitor on sale for $330
This is an amazingly equipped monitor with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time. Has DisplayPort, two HDMI ports, and USB ports. It's also VESA mountable and has tech that works with FreeSync or G-Sync.
Tower of power
'Tower of Time' beta brings dungeon-crawling action to Xbox One Insiders
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Xbox One Insiders can now dive into the beta for "Tower of Time," a dungeon crawler that will be available to test through October 7, 2019.
Secure Elections
Microsoft extends Windows 7 updates through 2020 for election systems
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Microsoft said today that it will extend Windows 7 security updates through 2020 for election systems in the U.S. and for "other democratic countries."
Friends with benefits
Here's how to add friends to your Activision account in Modern Warfare
Making friends is hard, but adding friends to a myriad of social platforms is harder. It's okay, we've got you covered.
Make it easy
Snag Belkin's surge protector with swiveling plugs at a one-day low price
With six surge-protected outlets, you can ensure your devices remain safe during storms, power spikes, and more, though this deal is good for just one-day only as part of Amazon's sale on Belkin surge protectors.
We Waited So Long
Hunt: Showdown leaves Xbox Game Preview, looks incredible on Xbox One X
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For all of you following Windows Central, we've been obsessed with a game called Hunt: Showdown for quite some time now. It's a first-person shooter where you take on bounties and hunt gruesome monsters.
Listen up
Stream music to your car radio with Aukey's discounted Bluetooth receiver
Adding this Bluetooth receiver to any car is a breeze and makes a world of difference. Stream music wirelessly and take calls hands-free for just $16, though you have to clip its on-page coupon and enter the following promo code to snag this deal.
More Perks
Twitch Prime now offers rewards for mobile games
Yesterday, Amazon announced that Loot Gifting was coming to Twitch Prime. However, it turns out, that wasn't the biggest announcement of the week. Today, the company revealed that Amazon Prime members will not receive free mobile game content in addition to the Twitch Prime benefits they get. The first free items will be from PUBG Mobile.
Fixing Windows 10
Problems with Windows 10? The DISM tool can help.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the DISM command tool to repair the local image of Windows 10, which you can use with the System File Checker to fix problems with your installation.
Fold 'em up
With Surface Centaurus, can Microsoft avoid Samsung's Galaxy Fold mistakes?
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Samsung's Galaxy Fold has re-emerged after a difficult delay, alongside high-profile problems with its generation-one folding display. Will Microsoft's Surface "Centaurus" suffer the same problems?
Spooktacular
Borderlands 3 gets a Halloween event next month with a new boss and enemies
Borderlands 3 is about to get spooky just in time for Halloween with a 'Bloody Harvest' event.