A prototype of Apple’s ill-fated AirPower wireless charger has been seen charging an Apple Watch for the first time. AirPower was an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based iPhones, the Apple Watch, and AirPods that the company announced in September 2017 alongside the iPhone X. AirPower was designed so that users could place an […]
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Surface Pro 9 is down to $749.99 at Best Buy. That price is the lowest I’ve ever seen and brings the impressive 2-in-1 to a more affordable price bracket. Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 10 for business recently and has a new Surface Pro 10 on the way, but a discount this large makes […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Dark Souls: Archthrones, a massive game-sized, community-developed mod for Dark Souls 3 on PC, just got a demo release that you can play now. You’ll find the download link below. Archthrones is set before the events of Dark Souls 3, and includes five “new and reimagined” worlds, 17 boss fights, […]
Read MoreThis deal for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate made me stop in my tracks, only $3.49 for a month? Count me in. But wait, not so fast — this deal is for new customers or those with expired subscriptions only. Booo! Even though I can’t take advantage of this myself, I wanted to share anyway as […]
Read MoreBungie’s space fantasy looter shooter Destiny 2 has always been an expensive game to get into, with each of its expansions costing $25-50 and other add-ons like $10 season passes, $20 Dungeon keys, and the $25 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack making it even harder to play everything it has to offer without breaking the bank. […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Elden Ring was 2022’s Game of the Year, with millions of fans worldwide stunned by the fantasy ARPG’s colossal and rich setting. Artyz Artifacts, an art YouTuber, has chronicled their entire playthrough of Elden Ring with a 600-page sketchbook. The book is filled with gorgeous painterly art of the game’s […]
Read MoreMore Handheld Gaming I love my Steam Deck, but there’s no denying it’s a chunky bit of kit. I’ve shared my own tips in the past on how to deal with its mighty weight over long gaming periods such as using a nursing pillow to ease up the pressure on your wrists, though I hadn’t […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Players caught ‘smurfing’ in DotA2 have logged on to be greeted by a gift from Valve, a ‘Highly Toxic Lump of Coal’ which permabans their account. The bans have been handed out indiscriminately and even to professional streamers who have opened the gift live. Smurfing is when a highly skilled […]
Read MoreMicrosoft’s flagship Xbox Series X gaming console has enjoyed plenty of great discounts this holiday season, but nothing tops this one I just found at Target. Right now, you can get the system for just $349 at Walmart, which is a massive $151 off the $500 MSRP and the best markdown I’ve ever seen. The […]
Read MoreHadlee Simons / SoundGuys TL;DR HUAWEI has announced the FreeClip earbuds. The Chinese manufacturer’s new buds sport a unique design compared to rival products. There are plenty of HUAWEI earbuds in the company’s portfolio, and the firm has now launched what is perhaps its strangest design yet. HUAWEI quietly revealed the FreeClip earbuds this week, […]
Read MoreThe good old ‘tiny PC’ market is always fun to visit. Suppose you ever wanted a full-fledged Windows PC that can literally go in your (large) pocket. In that case, this Meenhong P8 is tiny and can transform into a small tablet WITH pen support, making it perfect for playing some light games, taking notes, […]
Read MoreI needed a new controller for my Xbox Series X and fortunately the Cyber Monday sales have come up in a clutch. Why’s that? I’ve been able to score the revolutionary GameSir G7 SE complete with hall effect sticks and triggers for the lowest price we’ve seen on it so far. At this price, buying […]
Read MoreI’m a big fan of Lenovo, as everything I’ve reviewed from the company has been incredibly solid. Since I reviewed it, one of my go-to recommendations for anyone looking for an all-around great, large-screened Windows laptop for under $1,000 is the Lenovo Yoga 7i (Gen 8), the latest in a long line from the company. […]
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is on our list as one of the best laptops in the Windows space right now, and right at the top as our best laptop with a number pad. It’s Samsung’s flagship laptop offering, with some of the best specs and features you can find in a modern Windows PC. […]
Read More4K TVs are great, but what about when you’re not playing a game, watching TV, or enjoying a movie? They’re not exactly pieces of art… or are they? The Samsung Frame is both a 4K television and a digital frame designed to show artwork. Thanks to a $1,100 Black Friday discount, you can get the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Well-respected software engineer David Culter discussed Windows Longhorn and its development in a 9-minute-long video interview. He explains that a buggy codebase impacted the operating system’s development, with the “worst code he has ever seen” causing severe bugs. Culter started working on a new 64-bit system after AMD reached out […]
Read MoreWe’ve reviewed the NZXT capsule microphone before here at Windows Central, and while it’s not a new model, this price drop from $99.99 to $59.99 makes this USB microphone a killer deal if you’re new to streaming, podcasting, or even just want better audio for your gaming party chat. The NZXT Capsule USB mic is […]
Read MoreEvery new iPhone’s release is followed by extensive media coverage, a lot of which includes publications talking about the new iPhone’s best new features. Some of those features get more attention than others, and a lot of the time some of those features come to the iPhone years after they have already been available on […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know HP’s Spectre brand is reserved for the company’s most high-end and unique Windows PCs. On Thursday, HP revealed the latest addition to the Spectre line: its ultra-premium 17-inch foldable PC. This massive tablet folds down the middle to become more compact, has a built-in kickstand and versatile accessories, and features […]
Read MoreThe Xbox Series X is a fantastic gaming console, and it has steadily gotten better since it initially released. Sales on the powerful console have been essentially nonexistent, though, forcing new purchases to spend big bucks on the nearly three-year-old console. Right now, though, the Xbox Series X is enjoying the best deal we’ve ever […]
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