Welcome to the weekend. Whether you’re working today or out and about, we’ve got a number of offers that might interest you. Most of these were big hits during the week we’re bringing back for your perusal, though we’ve included a few. some offers that have appeared more recently. As for what to expect on The Verge, this week will be Samsung’s Unpacked event. All of this will happen on Wednesday, August 10, and according to rumors, we can expect to see new flip phones and other gadgets, and plenty of pre-order deals. see you then
At the Epic Games Store for PC, you can play as much Far Cry 6 as you can fit in this weekend. The showcase offers an extended free trial of Ubisoft’s latest open-world first-person shooter. Deals on Far Cry 6 aren’t too unusual these days (although the PC version has fewer discounts than the console versions), and yet it’s very hard to beat the current cost of $0.00. The game trial is also available for Xbox and PlayStation players. You do not need a subscription to PlayStation consoles to access the free trial. On Xbox, however, you’ll need Xbox Live Gold (or the modern equivalent, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).
We usually like to provide context around the deals we promote, so you can make an educated purchase. This is not so necessary for a gift. It’s worth noting that Far Cry 6 offers more of the same combat and exploration feel. In Diego Arguello’s analysis of the game’s history, Far Cry 6 is one of the few AAA games set in Latin America, although its narrative and handling of cultural representations are spot on. If you can look past that, it might be a good use of your free time this weekend.
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 places you in Yara, a Cuban-inspired place. 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 hang around the house with some books, the latest Kindle Paperwhite might be the perfect gadget to add to your repertoire. At Best Buy, this model is $45 off, making it $94.99 through Saturday night. This is nearly 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 screen, and customizable screen color temperature. It has waterproofing in common with the last generation Paperwhite. Read our review.
Kindle Paperwhite 2021 (8GB)
Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch E Ink display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading. It also has a faster processor, extra battery life, IPX8 waterproofing and finally a USB-C port.
The Beats Fit Pro and Studio Buds are each back at their Prime Day prices. Starting with the Fit Pro, these wireless buds with wingtips to stay in your ears during runs and other workouts are back down to $179.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. In addition to being great training companions, they have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a transparency mode that lets you stay aware of the sounds going on around you, and can last up to six hours per charge with ANC. Read our review.
The Studio Buds are priced at $99.99 ($50 off at Amazon) and similarly offer ANC and a transparency mode. Apple claims you’ll get up to eight hours of listening time per charge without ANC on. My colleague Chris Welch said in his review that the ANC is worse on the Studio Buds than on the Fit Pro. Both the Fit Pro and Studio Buds include a charging case with a USB-C port, though it’s important to note that neither option supports wireless charging. Read our review.
Beats Fit Pro
The Beats Fit Pro headphones have built-in 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 kick to keep you motivated.
Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds offer support for iOS and Android, with noise cancellation, a snug fit, and good sound quality for the price. These don’t have all the same features as AirPods, but their wider compatibility may make them the best choice for you.
A few more offers
- Here’s another reminder that the latest Apple TV 4K streaming box with 64GB of storage (normally $199.99) is down to just $139.99 on Amazon.
- If you’re considering the Google Pixel 6A, Amazon is still offering a free $50 gift card 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 has dropped to $99.99 on Amazon, a price that’s been a rarity to spot in 2022. It’s normally $129.99. This stylus can be magnetically attached (and recharged) to the side of modern iPads.
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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 at BuyDig when you use the code GRAM at checkout. I reviewed last year’s model and I think it’s great for people who want a laptop with great battery life, a good amount of ports, and of course a huge 16.10d screen appearance
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