Future proofing
I'm upgrading my Xbox One on Black Friday
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Even with next-gen consoles in development, upgrading your Xbox One this Black Friday might actually make sense.
Matt Brown
Matt Brown is a staff writer at Mobile Nations for Windows Central. Following years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Xbox and Windows PCs. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.
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New beginnings
A couple of veteran Arkane developers have launched a new studio
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Former Arkane developers have launched a new studio focused on keeping a small team around the globe to create big games.
Auto Essentials
Pick up iOttie's discounted car mount to hold your phone for only $12
Amazon's offering this iOttie Easy One Touch phone mount for one of its best prices in history, though the deal is good for just one day only. This model uses a suction cup to stick to your dashboard or windshield.
Turn It Up!
These are the best computer speakers for rich and quality sound delivery
Inbuilt computer speakers can be a letdown when you need some treble or bass for your movies, music, and games. But then a good pair of external computer speakers will transform the listening experience. From room-filling sound to crystal clear audio, we got you covered.
Recorded November 15 2019
On this week's podcast ... Cortana, Surface Pro X, 19H2, and more
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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are back with the latest news for Microsoft users. Along with the recent release of Windows 10 November 2019 Update, there are new Fast ring builds of 20H1. There's also a Canary build of the Edge web browser for ARM processors.
Listen up
Snag Aukey's B80 Bluetooth Earbuds at a 50% discount via Amazon right now
With Bluetooth 5.0, memory foam ear tips, and a battery life of up to 8 hours with each charge, Aukey's B80 Bluetooth earbuds are a great fit for listening at home or at the gym.
The Savings Are Here
Time for a new computer during Dell's early Black Friday sales event
Need an XPS desktop? An Inspiron laptop? How about $500 off Alienware's newest curved 1440p monitor? Whether you're shopping for work or for fun, you'll find what you want at a super low price in this Dell sales event.
Cross-platform
Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar are coming to Outlook.com
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Outlook on the web will integrate with Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.
Slight weapons malfunction
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order performance can vary wildly between consoles
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is rough around the edges on all consoles, and I particularly had the most issues on PlayStation 4 Pro.
Mobile protection
UAG Metropolis for Surface Pro X review: Your best bet for protection
The Surface Pro X is a truly mobile PC thanks to 4G LTE support. The new UAG Metropolis is a $70 rugged case with military-grade drop protection. I spent the last few days using it, and here is what you need to know before buying.
Home safe home
Score early Black Friday pricing on the Arlo Pro 2 four-camera system
Thanks to their weatherproofing, these 100% wire-free 1080p security cameras are built to work indoors and outside, day or night. You can even choose to plug them in to keep them continuously powered up.
Edge announcements
Everything we learned about Microsoft Edge at Ignite 2019
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Microsoft made several announcements around Microsoft Edge at Ignite 2019, and it can be hard to keep up with them all. Everything from a release date, to a new look, platform availability, and more were detailed. Here's a list of everything we learned about Microsoft Edge at Ignite 2019.
i am speed
V-Ray GPU can get speedups of 40 percent thanks to RTX support
V-Ray GPUs will see average speed increases of 40 percent thanks to new support for ray-tracing hardware on NVIDIA RTX GPUs.
Vroom
Eufy's RoboVac 35C self-charging robot vacuum is down to a new low price
This vac connects to your Wi-Fi network so you can use your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart home to control it. The vacuum is only 2.85 inches tall so it can fit under sofas and other low profile areas. It has a 100 min battery life.
A land shrouded in horror
How big is the open world in Diablo IV?
Many players are wondering just how big the world of Diablo IV is and while we don't know exactly how big it'll be, we do have a good idea of what to expect from this dark, Gothic world.
Ding Dong
See who's there from anywhere with Ring's Video Doorbell Pro down to $149
Use your phone to view live video or use Alexa to communicate with whoever is there. Provides 1080p video with a 160-degree field of view. Uses integrated infrared LEDs for night vision. Includes motion detection and bank-grade encryption.
seeing the future
Alex Kipman sees HoloLens tech replacing every screen (eventually)
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Alex Kipman has a vision of HoloLens replacing every screen you use and potentially allowing you to talk to the dead.
Get The Juice
Save up to 35% on charging accessories from Belkin, Mophie, & iOttie today
Well-reviewed charging accessories are on sale at Amazon today only, including must-haves like wireless chargers, Lightning cables, USB wall chargers, and much more.
Unfair fight
Why Google Stadia doesn't stand a chance against Microsoft's Project xCloud
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Google Stadia is now available, and reviews have been mixed. Google has far bigger problems if it wants to compete with Project xCloud, though.
Info gathering
Need hard drive model, serial, and other info? Here's how on Windows 10.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to quickly find out essential information about the hard drive on your device, such as manufacturer, model, serial number, firmware version, media type, and many other details using Command Prompt on Windows 10.