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Bethesda's Fallout series is up to 78% off right now on PC
Green Man Gaming is running a sale on every Fallout game, from the original 1997 classic to the online adventure Fallout 76.
The Fallout series has some of the most iconic open-world RPGs of all time, from the first isometric games developed by Interplay Productions, to the newer open-world adventures created by Bethesda Softworks. The series frequently goes on sale, but in case you're missing a few games or some DLC, there's a sale going on for everything Fallout-related on PC.
Pixel 6 doesn't include a power adapter, Google's 30W charger costs $25
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are the first Pixel phones to ship without a charger in the box, but you can still get one from Google for $25 more.
Smartphones used to come with many accessories in the box, but over the years, that has dwindled down significantly. While this transition has been praised as better for the global environment, as many cheap earbuds and wall adapters have been saved from going into landfills, reducing manufacturing costs is likely still the key benefit for smartphone makers. Google is now following suit with the Pixel 6 series, which does not come with a wall charger.
Pixel 6 camera will improve skin tones in photos with 'Real Tone'
Google is improving photos of people with darker skin tones on the Pixel 6, with a new feature called Real Tone.
One of the challenges with photography, especially with smartphones, is light balance with skin tones. For example, someone with darker skin might be washed out if they are standing behind a bright sky. That's one area Google is focusing on with the Pixel 6, and the company talked about its new 'Real Tone' feature today that aims to address common problems with skin tones in photos.
Google says its Tensor chip is 80% faster than the Pixel 5's CPU
Google is finally sharing details about its Tensor chip today, which is being used first in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Google has been talking about its new 'Tensor' System-on-a-Chip for a while now, but we've been in the dark regarding specific details. Today is the launch day for the Pixel 6, the first device powered by Google Tensor, and Google has finally revealed technical details about the chip.
Get the Galaxy Tab S7 FE for $450 ($80 off), or the Tab A 8.0 for $130 ($70 off)
Two tablets from Samsung are currently on sale, the mid-range Galaxy Tab S7 FE with an S Pen and the low-end Tab A 8.0.
Samsung is one of the few manufacturers that actually tries with Android tablets. The company released its new Galaxy Tab S7 series earlier this year, including a new 'Fan Edition' model that serves as a mid-range alternative. Now you can get the Galaxy Tab S7 FE for $450 at multiple retail stores, a discount of $80 from the original price, and the lower-end Tab A 8.0 is also on sale again.
Google is improving the Stadia Controller experience on Android TV
You might soon be able to use the Stadia Controller for the entire Stadia Android TV app, instead of it only working for gameplay.
Google Stadia is a streaming service that aims to bring you all the games you want, wherever you want. It has had a mixed track record since its introduction, but the service has improved significantly over the past few months. Stadia finally arrived on Android TV in June, and a new app teardown on the latest version indicates Google might be improving the experience of using a Stadia Controller on Android TV.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 drops to new all-time low price of $850 ($150 off)
Samsung's latest clamshell-style foldable is $850 right now, a savings of $150 from the usual price of $1,000.
Samsung released the Galaxy Z Flip 3 only two months ago, as the second iteration of the company's clamshell-style folding screen design (there was no Z Fold 2). It's one of the best folding phones around, especially considering the starting price of $1,000 was lower than most of the competition, and now you can pick one up for $849.99 from Amazon's online store. That's a savings of $150 from the original MSRP, and it's the lowest recorded price yet (at least on Amazon).
Google publishes Play Protect as separate app for quicker updates
Google is de-coupling its Play Protect service from Google Play Services, as evidenced by a new Play Store listing. Read more about it here.
Google Play Protect has been a core security component in Android for several years, acting as an equivalent to Windows Defender and other anti-malware services. It scans installed applications (even those from outside the Play Store) for possible harmful software, and like most Google services on Android, it has been updated through the massive Play Services support library. However, Play Protect has now been split off from Play Services, at least on some phones and tablets.
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones now just $248, the lowest price yet ($102 off)
Sony's flagship ANC headphones, the WH-1000XM4, are down to $248 at multiple stores. That's a discount of $102 from the usual price.
Sony produces some of the best wireless headphones around, especially models with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The company released a new model last year, the WH-1000XM4, which promptly became one of the best noise-cancelling headphones available. There have been a few sales since then, but now there's a $102 discount at multiple retailers, bringing the headphones down to just $248. That's the lowest price we've seen yet for the WH-1000XM4, outside of flash sales that only lasted a few hours.
Lenovo Smart Clock returns to all-time low price of $35
Lenovo's first-generation Smart Clock has returned to $34.99 at Best Buy, a discount of $45 from the original price.
The Lenovo Smart Clock arrived in 2019 as the first smart clock with Google Assistant. It’s somewhere between a smart speaker and a smart display in functionality, with a customizable clock face and some touchscreen/video features. It dropped to $35 a week ago, but if you missed out on that sale, it's back at Best Buy.
Bose QuietComfort ANC earbuds drop to all-time low price of $199 ($80 off)
The Bose QC Noise Cancelling Earbuds have dropped to $199.00 at multiple retail stores, a savings of $80 from the usual price.
Bose might not be the first company that comes to mind for true wireless earbuds, but Bose's long history in premium audio shouldn't be ignored. The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds (what a name!) was released last year as a full-featured alternative to the AirPods Pro and other premium ANC earbuds, and now it's on sale for $199 at multiple retail stores. That's a discount of $80 from the usual price, and it's the first major discount on the earbuds since release.
Amazon's Echo Show 8 is at an all-time low of $100 today ($30 off)
Amazon's current 8-inch smart display, with a 13MP camera and the Alexa voice assistant, is on sale for $30 below the usual price.
Smart displays are still a new product category, combining the design and interfaces of tablets with the ease-of-use and always-on nature of smart speakers. Amazon updated its Echo Show 8 smart display earlier this year with a few hardware improvements, and now it is on sale for $99.99. That's a discount of $30 from the usual price, and it matches the previous low prices we've seen on Amazon's online store.
Get a Google Nest Audio or Nest Hub for just $80 today ($20 off)
You can get a Nest Hub or Nest Audio for $80, a discount of $20 from the usual prices, thanks to a new site-wide sale at Staples.
Google sells a few different smart speakers at the moment. There's the compact audio-only Nest Mini, the Nest Audio with improved sound quality, the Nest Hub with a touchscreen, and the larger Nest Hub Max. Now you can get either a Nest Audio speaker or the latest Nest Hub for $80, a savings of $20 from the usual prices, thanks to a new site-wide coupon at Staples.
[Update: Statement] Verizon-owned Visible network suffers suspected data breach
Visible, a carrier owned by Verizon using Verizon's network, appears to have suffered a data breach, according to reports on social media.
Visible is a "digital" carrier owned by Verizon, with a greater emphasis on fair pricing and shared plans. The company has gained popularity for its relatively low pricing for unlimited data plans, and earlier this year, Visible introduced 5G service and eSIM support. However, Visible subscribers are now experiencing something a lot less fun than saving money â many accounts are being hijacked, often to purchase phones for whoever obtained access.
Samsung's next Unpacked event is set for October 20
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on October 20th, but it's not entirely clear what we'll see there.
Samsung's product lineup has seemingly been all over the place this year, between the back-and-forth speculation about a possible Galaxy S21 FE to the possible replacement of the Galaxy Note line. That's why many have been waiting for Samsung to set a date for its next 'Galaxy Unpacked' live event, and today, Samsung did just that.
Apple AirPods Max now on sale for $449, the lowest price yet ($100 off)
Apple's high-end headphones are on sale for $449 at multiple retailers, a discount of $100 from the original price.
The AirPods Max is Apple's most premium pair of wireless headphones, originally released last year for the steep price of $549. That's a lot of money for any pair of headphones, but the price has slowly come down with recent sales, and the AirPods Max reached a new all-time low price in the U.K last month. Now you can pick up a pair at multiple retail stores for $449, the lowest recorded price in the United States (from major retailers, at least) and $100 off the original cost.
Pick up a 10.4" Galaxy Tab A7 for $180 today ($50 off)
This tablet with a Snapdragon 662 chipset and Android 11 is on sale for $180, a savings of $50 from the usual price.
Samsung is one of the few Android device manufacturers that actually tries to make decent tablets. Most of the attention is directed towards the flagship Galaxy Tab S series, but the company's mid-range tablets aren't terrible at all. Now you can get the 10.4-inch Galaxy Tab A7 for $179.99 at multiple stores, a discount of $50 from the usual price.
Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection for Nintendo Switch now just $20 ($20 off)
Jump into Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue on the Switch with all single-player DLC for $20 below the usual price!
Assassin’s Creed might be Ubisoft's most recognizable series of games, spanning 14 years and 12 main games. However, the Nintendo Switch is missing out on most of those, likely due to the Switch's difficulty handling most modern open-world games. One of the few releases on the Switch is The Rebel Collection from 2019, which includes ports of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue. Now you can get the collection for just $19.99 at multiple retail stores, a discount of $20 from the usual price.
Grab a MagSafe Battery Pack for just $74 today ($26 off)
This small battery magnetically attaches to any iPhone 12 or 13, and it's on sale right now at Verizon's online store.
Last year's iPhone 12 series introduced MagSafe, and Apple has carried it over to the more recent iPhone 13 lineup. It allows you to magnetically attach chargers (and other accessories) to the back of an iPhone, and one of the more interesting MagSafe accessories has been Apple’s own Battery Pack. It’s a small battery that magnetically sticks to the iPhone, and now you can buy one for $74.24. That's $26 below the usual price, and slightly lower than the sale we saw earlier this month.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics now on sale for just $33 ($7 off)
Clubhouse Games is a package of classic tabletop games for the Switch, including Chess, Darts, Blackjack, Billiards, Checkers, and more.
The Nintendo Switch might be best known for Mario and Zelda games, but Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics was a surprisingly good addition to the Switch's library last year. It's a collection of board, card, and mini games, with multiple control methods and multi-player support. Now you can get it for just $32.88 at Amazon, a discount of $7.11 from the usual price of $40.