Welcome to the weekend. Whether you’re working or out of work today, we’ve got a number of offers you might be interested in. Most of these were big hits during the week that we’re bringing to your attention, though we’ve rounded up a few deals that popped up recently. In terms of what to look forward to The Verge, this week will be Samsung’s Unpacked event. It’s all happening on Wednesday, August 10, and based on rumors, we expect to see new foldable phones and other gadgets, and plenty of pre-order offers. See you later.
Yes, yes Epic Games Store on PCyou can play a lot Far Cry 6 as you can fit in this weekend. Showcase is offering an extended free trial of Ubisoft’s latest open-world first-person shooter. Discounts Far Cry 6 It’s not too uncommon these days (although the PC version sees fewer discounts than the console versions), and yet it’s really hard to beat the current price: $0.00. A trial version of the game is also available Xbox and Game station players do not need any subscription on PlayStation consoles to use the free trial. However, on Xbox, you’ll need Xbox Live Gold (or the modern equivalent, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).
Usually, we like to provide context around the deals we’re promoting so you can make an informed purchase. It is not necessary for free. It is worth noting that Far Cry 6 features more of the same great combat and exploration. In Diego Arguello’s analysis of the game’s story, Far Cry 6 it’s one of the few AAA games set in Latin America, though its treatment of narrative and cultural imagery is hit or miss. If you can look past that, you can put your free time to good use this weekend.
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Far Cry 6 puts you in the Cuban-inspired Yara region. It’s the latest in Ubisoft’s open-world, first-person shooter franchise.
If you’re planning to go on vacation this summer or just want to relax at home with a book, the latest Kindle Paperwhite could be the perfect gadget to add to your repertoire. This model is $45 off at Best Buy, it costs $94.99 through Saturday night. This is the lowest price we’ve seen the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite sell for.
As for why this is the e-reader to buy over the previous generation, it has USB-C charging, a larger 6.8-inch backlit display, and customizable screen color temperature. It has waterproofing in common with the latest generation Paperwhite. Read our review.
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Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch E Ink display with adjustable color temperature for night reading. It also boasts a faster processor, extra battery life, IPX8 waterproofing, and finally, a USB-C port.
The Beats Fit Pro and Studio Buds are each back to their Prime Day prices. Starting with the Fit Pro, these wireless buds feature wingtips to stay in your ears during runs and other workouts $179.99 ($20 off) at Amazon.. In addition to being great workout companions, they have active noise cancellation (ANC), a transparency mode that lets you hear the sounds around you, and with ANC they can last up to six hours per charge. Read our review.
Studio Buds are $99.99 ($50 off Amazon) and similarly, they offer ANC and transparency mode. Apple claims you’ll get up to eight hours of listening time per charge without enabling ANC. My colleague Chris Welch said in his review that the ANC on the Studio Buds is worse than the Fit Pro. Both the Fit Pro and Studio Buds have a charging case with a USB-C port, although it’s important to note that neither variant supports wireless charging. Read our review.
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Beats Fit Pro headphones have integrated wingtips that help keep them secure during runs and workouts. They also have excellent noise cancellation and their sound has just the right amount of bass and punch to keep you motivated.
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The Studio Buds from Beats offer support for iOS and Android with noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and good sound quality for the price. These don’t have the same features as AirPods, but their wider compatibility may make them a better choice for you.
A few more deals
- Here’s the latest Apple TV 4K streaming box with 64GB of storage (usually $199.99) It’s down to just $139.99 on Amazon.
- Amazon is still offering a free $50 gift card if you’re considering the Google Pixel 6A. when you buy the phone for the full price of $449.99.
- Compatible with the latest iPads (except the ninth generation iPad), The Apple Pencil 2 is down to $99.99 on Amazon, a rare price in 2022. It normally costs $129.99. This stylus attaches magnetically to the side of modern iPads (and can be charged).
- Finally, you can get the lightweight LG Gram 17 With a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, for just $999 on BuyDig when you use the code GRAM at checkout. I reviewed last year’s modeland I think it’s a great fit for those who want a laptop with great battery life, good ports, and of course a huge screen with a 16.10 aspect ratio.
