Valve is under Pressure
What does this French resale ruling against Valve even mean?
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A French court has ruled that digital content is not exempt from your right to sell your used content. What does this mean and how will it affect Valve?
James Bricknell
James built his first PC when he was 13 and has never looked back. He can be found on Windows Central, usually in the corner where all the 3D printers are, or huddled around the Xbox playing the latest games.
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Suck It Up
Get an Ecovacs Deebot N79 robot vacuum cleaner for $85 refurbished
The refurb comes from Amazon Renewed, which promises it has been inspected and tested and covered by a 90-day guarantee. The robot vacuum has sensors to protect it from drops or collisions, and it can be controlled from a smartphone app.
Click Clack
The Royal Kludge Bluetooth mechanical keyboard has dropped to $38 on Amazon
Now you can take your obnoxiously loud typing with you everywhere! The battery lasts up to 10 hours and has 360 hours of standby time. It works with any Bluetooth device, including tablets or smartphones. The blue switches are loud and satisfying.
Get creative
Grab an open box Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2 on sale for just $100
Already meant to be a more affordable 3D printer, that price just got a bit better. The printer is calibrated at the factory and comes ready to go. It's fully assembled, includes sample PLA filaments, and has a microSD card with some models on it.
The place for sports!
American Express targets some customers with new ESPN+ offer
American Express is targeting certain users of its cards with a new offer to get money back on ESPN+ purchases.
Perhaps? Maybe?
Office 365 might be in for a Microsoft 365 branding shift
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Microsoft appears to be experimenting with re-branding Office 365 under the Microsoft 365 banner, perhaps hinting at a consumer version of Microsoft 365 that was rumored to be in the works last year.
TUNE IN LIVE
Here's how to watch the October 2 Microsoft Surface event live
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Microsoft is getting ready for what is shaping up to be a momentous Surface event on October 2. Here's how you can tune in and watch all of the announcements live.
Dock and Charge
Next Surface Pen might sport wireless charging, FCC filing hints
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Microsoft's upcoming Surface event on October 2 is expected to be a big one, and those expectations might apply to even some smaller bits of the presentation. A new FCC filing hints that we may finally see wireless charging added to the next Surface Pen.
On A Roll
Windows 10 20H1 build 18985 now rolling out to Fast ring Insiders
Windows Insiders are getting a new Windows 10 20H1 preview build to check out today. The latest release puts the build number at 18985, and it includes a few notable updates and the usual slew of bug fixes and improvements.
Finally
Get the Sega Genesis Mini now for $80
There's a recent trend in the video games industry to release mini versions of classic consoles. We all know about the PlayStation Classic and others, but there's a Sega Genesis Mini also available. It comes with a number of amazing games like Shining Force, and you can get your hands on one right now.
Poll
Poll: Do you think Centaurus needs Android apps to be successful?
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Centaurus is the rumored device we're all very interested in. It's a new form factor for Windows, featuring a dual-screen design and a new user experience to match. Also rumored is the ability to run Android apps, which has been of much discussion in the community following this project closely. We want to know what you think in our latest poll.
Score with Logitech's K840 Mechanical Keyboard at its best price yet of $45
The K840 mechanical keyboard features Logitech's exclusive Romer-G mechanical switches and is on sale at Amazon for just one day only. Considering this deal matches its lowest price ever there, it's not one you want to miss out on.
NICE LITTLE FEATURE
Twitch Prime now lets you gift loot to your favorite streamers
Being an Amazon Prime member has a lot of perks, and it seems like it just got even better for gamers. Today, Twitch Prime and Twitch launched Loot Gifting. According to the company, Prime members can give away select in-game loot to their favorite streamers, which in turn can be re-gifted to random viewers, even if they aren't Prime members. A post on Medium revealed the following and...
Work Smarter
Save on smarts with two Aukey Wi-Fi Smart Plugs for $17
These smart plugs are super easy to use and set up. Access them from anywhere using a free app on your home. Control them with your voice using Alexa or Google Assistant. Enter the coupon code to save!
Fire It Up
Stash this Gooloo jump starter in your trunk at a discount
Enter the promo code and clip the on-page coupon to save $20 on this well-rated jump starter. It's capable of restarting vehicles ranging from cars to tractors to snowmobiles, and today's price is one of the best we've seen.
Dark Knight Rising
Batman Arkham Collection, Lego Trilogy are free on Epic Games Store
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The Epic Games Store is going all-in on Batman games this week for freebies. For the next week, you'll be able to grab the Batman Arkham Collection and the Batman Lego Triology, a total of six games, for free via Epic's store.
Hector and Achilles
Fight the Trojan War with heroes and monsters in A Total War Saga: Troy
Battle with great heroes in A Total War Saga: Troy, launching sometime in 2020. What you need to know Creative Assembly has revealed A Total War Saga: Troy, the next game in the Total War series. This Saga title is set during the Trojan War, featuring heroes like Achilles and Hector, with mythological monsters. A Total War Saga: Troy is set to release sometime in 2020. Yesterday,...
Automatic Automobile
Anker's Roav Viva Alexa-Enabled Car Charger has a steep discount
This gadget is much more than just a car charger. It adds Alexa to your car, allowing you to get directions, play music or audiobooks, and more with a few spoken words. Clip the on-page coupon to save.
Account Management
Microsoft Teams for iOS update brings account switching and more
Microsoft Teams now supports account switching, quote replying to specific messages in a chat, and more thanks to its latest update.
Battery replacement
How to remove and replace the Surface Pen's battery
Got a Surface Pen that's running low on battery? Here's a handy guide on how to replace the battery.