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  • Nintendo Switch deals continue into the weekend with fantastic savings on bundles, controllers, and games

    Mario Day may be over, but that’s not going to stop these Nintendo Switch deals from offering fantastic savings well into the weekend. We’re seeing some fantastic prices on Nintendo Switch bundles, cheap games, and both official and third-party controllers right now. That means there’s never been a better time to grab a new console or kit out your existing one.  

    With Nintendo Switch deals evading us at every turn over the last few weeks, the latest sales are even more welcome. We’re finally seeing some bundles that offer extra accessories or games in with the standard price of the Nintendo Switch console, and you can save on more top titles including Animal Crossing: New Horizons today.

    Games include Super Mario Party, Super Mario Maker 2, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, each with their own savings. Plus, Best Buy is also offering this $64.99 Animal Crossing: New Horizons pre-order bundle. You can add to the savings with PowerA’s range of Nintendo Switch accessories, spanning retro-style controllers to sturdy carry cases with screen protectors included. Or, go official and grab some cheap Joy-Con for just $69, or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $59. 

    But what about the main event? Well, you can also pick up this $299 Nintendo Switch bundle that throws in a PowerA controller absolutely free! Nintendo Switch bundles are in short supply in the US at the moment as retailers run in and out of stock faster than a golden mushroom so you might have to be quick to secure your savings today.

    Those Mario Day sales are still going strong as we head into the weekend, so be sure to grab your Nintendo Switch deals soon!

    Not in the US? You’ll find all the latest Nintendo Switch deals in your region further down the page.

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    Still looking to kit your Nintendo Switch out? Why not check out the latest Nintendo Switch deals, where we’re also taking a look at the cheapest controller and Joy-Con prices around. Or, if you’re looking for a more travel-oriented console, take a look at the cheapest Nintendo Switch Lite bundles out there. 

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  • Google Home smart speakers lose John Legend’s voice, because the world is cruel

    Get ready to play mournful pop songs on your smart speakers, folks – it looks like Google Assistant is losing its John Legend voice option on March 23.

    As part of Google’s celebrity cameo program for its popular voice assistant, the All of Me and Ordinary People singer John Legend has been an optional voice to use when chatting with your compatible home smart speakers, such as the Google Home or Google Nest Hub Max.

    It’s unclear why John Legend’s voice will no longer be available, though it may be that Google always had a limited-time agreement with the pop singer.

    John Legend first appeared on Google Home smart speakers back in April 2019, and the roughly year-long activation period supports the idea of a limited-time agreement.

    What’s going on in that beautiful mind?

    The inclusion of John Legend gave some much-needed personality to the Google Assistant, given his famously smooth vocal chords – with some delightfully personal responses to questions around music, serenading, or his partner (and Luigi’s Mansion enthusiast) Chrissy Tiegen.

    Legend’s departure may be sad for some – especially given the paucity of voice personalization for most smart assistants, beyond basic gender or language options – though it does suggest we may be seeing another performer / celebrity take his place in the coming months. Until then, it looks like we’ll be having conversations in the dark without him.

    For now, we’ll leave you with Chrissy Tiegen’s uncanny impression of Nintendo’s Luigi in this Twitter video, because you deserve something nice today.

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  • The best March Madness TV sales: 4K TV deals from Samsung, LG, Sony and more

    The best March Madness TV sales: 4K TV deals from Samsung, LG, Sony and more

    March Madness is almost here (March 17 to be exact), and to celebrate the big dance retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are discounting its best-selling 4K TVs. You can find incredible deals on a range of televisions from top brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and more. To help you sort through all the offers, we’ve listed the best March Madness TV deals and sales that are happening now. 

    Our top March Madness TV picks include everything from a mid-size 43-inch TV to a massive 75-inch set, with prices starting at just $218 and different features like HDR, smart functionality and voice control.

    To make things easier for you, we’ve split our selection of TVs into three categories: the outright best TVs for watching your favorite team, the best mid-range TVs, and the best budget TVs. We’ve included a range of different sizes in each category, and we’ve also picked a standout bargain for our March Madness TV deal of the week.

    See our top TV deals below and make sure to bookmark this page as we’ll be updating it with all the best TV sales leading up to the big dance.

    The best March Madness TV deals 2020:

    Vizio P-Series Quantum X 4K TV

    The Vizio P-Series Quantum X TV is loaded with premium features and provides cinema-like image quality – perfect for watching the big tournament. The Ultra HD TV features Quantum Dot technology, which delivers deep blacks and bright, bold colors for sharp contrast and lifelike images. The smart TV is available in 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes and features voice control support for Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.

    Shop more of our top picks for the best TV deals for watching March Madness.

    TCL R625 6-Series 4K QLED TV

    This mid-range TV is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch screen sizes, and is part of the TCL’s 6-series lineup, which means you’ll get a premium picture experience with Dolby Vision HDR, which delivers extreme contrasts and vibrant colors. The smart TV has the Roku experience built in, so you can stream movies and TV shows from the home screen of your TV. The enhanced remote also allows you to use your voice to change the channel, launch movies, turn the TV off, and more.

    Shop more of our top picks for the best mid-range TV deals.

    LG UM6900PUA 4K Smart TV

    The LG UM6900PUA TV comes in a range of sizes, starting at 49 inches and going all the way up to 65 inches. The budget TV features smart capabilities, so you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place with webOS. You’ll enjoy a stunning picture with realistic images thanks to the quad-core processor, which improves images, action, and color. The LG TV also works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant and features AirPlay 2, which allows you to stream content from your TV to your iPad, iPhone, or Mac.

    Shop more of our top picks for the best budget TV deals.

    Shop more TV offers with our roundup of the best cheap TV deals and sales that are happening now.

    You can also see the best TVs of 2020: 10 big-screen TVs worth buying this year.

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  • Noise Cancelling: the best new tech podcast around?

    Well, this is a bit exciting. We’re launching a podcast… well, actually, we’ve launched one, as it’s already here.

    Noise Cancelling is going to be your favorite weekly podcast encompassing the world of technology, giving you a new and (hopefully) entertaining alternative look at all the news, reviews and features that we write about here each week.

    Our new podcast isn’t just going to be from the top writers from this site though. Joining me, Gareth Beavis (Global Editor in Chief of TechRadar) will be Sherri L. Smith (Editor in Chief of Laptop Mag), as well as regular guests from Tom’s Guide and other brands too as we enlist the best names from the suite of tech sites at Future Publishing (our parent company).

    Week one: expensive wheels

    In this inaugural episode, we welcome special guest James Peckham, TechRadar’s Phones Editor, to give us the lowdown on why Apple might be forced to pay out $25 to select iPhone users, as well as give us his take on whether the S20 range is going to be a success.

    There’s also talk about whether you should have a lock on wheels that cost $400 (we’re looking at you, Apple Mac Pro) and we find out which laptop has set a new benchmark for battery life in the Laptop Mag laboratories.

    There’s also a question whether VR is really ever going to make it mainstream, a smackdown on cloud gaming and the key point: does Sherri know how much a wheel costs?

    All this and more on the all-new Noise Cancelling podcast – subscribe on Spotify, grab it on Apple podcasts or find us wherever you get your pods.

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  • The Leica S3 is one very expensive camera, with a Hasselblad-beating price tag

    The Leica S3 is one very expensive camera, with a Hasselblad-beating price tag

    It’s been a long wait for the Leica S3, which made its debut at Photokina 2018, but the medium format monolith has finally gone on sale with a five-figure price tag.

    It’s just as well Leica gave us a while to save up, because this 64MP medium format DSLR has an asking price of $18,995 / £16,500 (around AU$32,400). This even puts it above limited edition cameras like the Leica M10-P: ASC 100 Edition (and only 300 of those cameras exist worldwide).

    What’s so special about the Leica S3, then? Well, it’s far from the only medium format camera around these days, with the 100MP Fujifilm GFX100 and 150MP Phase One XF IQ4 both beating it for megapixels, but it does have that unique Leica design and a huge optical viewfinder.

    Like its predecessors, the S3 has a weather-resistant magnesium body and a somewhat hulking design, with a large grip and very minimalist approach to dials and buttons. We haven’t played with the S3 yet, but we imagine those controls are just as silky smooth as those on the Leica S2, which arrived back in 2008.

    That massive viewfinder also offers 0.87x magnification, which is marginally higher than its predecessor and should offer an extremely clear view of the sweeping landscape you’re attempting to take award-winning photos of.

    Of course, the big news is its resolution advantage over the 37.5MP S2, providing a 71% boost in resolution over the S2 and, apparently, an impressive dynamic range of 15 stops. Another interesting feature is the central shutter, which means you can do flash synchronization at shutter speeds as fast as 1/1000s, far faster than traditional focal plane shutters. 

    Leica S3

    Professional price tag

    The Leica S3 isn’t just for studio stills either – it can also use the entire sensor for 4K video with no crop. That’s another upgrade on its predecessors, which tended to offer only cropped video.

    One curious feature that does reflect the S-System traditional origins – and perhaps its target audience – is the fact that the S3 has only CF and SD card slots, without the option of the more recent CFExpress seen on the likes of the Canon 1DX Mark III. This seems a little odd, but then maybe Leica S3 owners don’t tend to demand the sports-friendly speed offered by the likes of CFExpress and XQD cards.

    Something the Leica S3 does offer over other rivals systems like the Fujifilm GFX range, though, is native lens options, with the S-Series offering 16 options, ranging from fast primes like the Summicron-S 100 f/2 to zooms like the Vario-Elmar-S 30–90mm f/3.5–5.6.

    Of course, on paper the Leica S3 struggles to justify its premium over rivals like the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, but you’ll be able to see one in the flesh – or maybe even buy one – now that it’s finally on sale.

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  • Super cheap Apple Watch deals are seeing luxury wearables up to $250 off

    We’re seeing luxury Apple Watch deals offering fantastic discounts on premium wearable tech this weekend. You can nab yourself a cheap Apple Watch Series 4 with both GPS and cellular capabilities for as little as $399 right now, with the larger 44mm option enjoying a $250 price cut down to just $499. That’s an excellent discount in a landscape starved of cheap Apple Watch deals at the moment, so if you’re in need of some new wrist candy, but don’t want to shell out for the latest model, these discounts offer the perfect compromise. 

    You’re grabbing all the latest fitness tracking features in these Apple Watch 4 deals – personalized training, onscreen instruction, calorie and workout tracking – but you’re also picking up a powerful companion to your iPhone. Pick up notifications, receive and send messages, make and take phone calls, and explore the wonderful world of the Apple Watch App Store to truly make the most of the Apple Watch 4’s 18-hour battery life and 30% larger display. 

    Plus, because these particular Apple Watch deals offer cellular connectivity, you can do all that on the go without needing your phone present, though do remember you’ll need to take out a separate data plan for your wrist. 

    Not in the US? Scroll down to find the best cheap Apple Watch sales in your country. 

    Today’s best cheap Apple Watch deals

    More cheap Apple Watch sales

    You’ll find all the latest Apple Watch deals on our dedicated page which gathers all the best prices from your favorite retailers. Or, check out the best Garmin fitness tracker sales or our top picks for the best Fitbit prices around. 

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  • England vs Wales live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2020 rugby online from anywhere

    England vs Wales live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2020 rugby online from anywhere

    With the home side looking to keep the pressure on France at the top of the Six Nations table, Saturday’s match at Twickenham looks set to be an absorbing clash – don’t miss a minute by following our England vs Wales live stream guide and watch the Six Nations rugby from wherever you are this weekend.

    England appear to have put their lacklustre start to the tournament behind them, with a superb performance to beat Ireland 24-12 in their last Six Nations match doing much to erase memories of an opening day defeat against France.

    Wales have disappointed by their standards, with last year’s Six Nations and Grand Slam winners suffering back-to back defeats against Ireland and France.

    With their chances of retaining the Six Nations now almost gone, the Welsh will be trying to draw some positives out of their campaign – and preventing England from winning a first triple crown since 2016 would be just the ticket.

    Fly-half Dan Bigger and Scarlets star Liam Williams have both been declared fit for the Welsh, while Eddie Jones’ England side will be without Saracens star Mako Vunipola as a precaution over his potential exposure to the coronavirus.

    It looks set to be a tight affair at Twickenham and you can watch the Six Nations 2020 clash in its entirety – in some places for free – by following our England vs Wales live stream guide below.

    How to live stream England vs Wales in the UK for free

    How to watch a Six Nations live stream in 2020 from abroad

    If you’re away from home and outside of your home country, then you’re going to run into problems when trying to stream coverage of Six Nations fixtures like England vs Wales from your native broadcaster, as it’s likely to be location restricted. 

    Thankfully, you can still watch all the action – all you need to do is make use of a VPN. Simply download and install the software or an app from one of the many VPN services out there. These will spoof your computer into thinking that you’re in your home nation, allowing you to enjoy your regular broadcaster’s coverage (so long as you comply with the broadcaster’s Ts&Cs). So no need to search the internet for a link to a dodgy stream from a suspect website.

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    How to watch an England vs Wales live stream online in the US

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  • Apple AirPods más baratos: el último modelo de AirPods con $30 de descuento en Amazon

    Los Apple AirPods se venden tan rápidamente que es extraño verlos con descuentos. Por lo general, puedes encontrar el precio del modelo estándar del 2019 en $149 con carcasa normal y $199 con con carcasa inalámbrica. Con esta oferta de Amazon te puedes ahorrar $30 en este último.

    Los Apple AirPods vienen con una carcasa de carga que provee de un total de 20 horas de batería para escuchar música o 3 horas para llamadas con una sola carga. Como son el modelo del 2019, estos AirPods llevan el nuevo chip de Apple H1, que permite que se emparejen a tu celular más rápidamente que antes. También permite que consultes con el asistente personal Siri, ajustar el volumen, saltarse canciones, y hacer llamadas telefónicas sin tener que usar las manos para nada.

    Los Apple AirPod más baratos

    Consulta nuestro listado de los precios más baratos de AirPod, así como los mejores descuentos para los AirPods Pro.

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  • Apple AirPods sale: the latest model AirPods get a $30 price cut at Amazon

    Right now at Amazon, you can snag a price cut on the latest model Apple AirPods. The retail giant has the 2019 AirPods with a wireless charging case on sale for $169. That’s a $30 discount and the best price we’ve found for the truly wireless earbuds. You can also get the Apple Airpods with charging case on sale for $139.

    The 2019 AirPods feature Apple’s new H1 chip, which provides improved connectivity and seamless pairing. Just pull the earbuds out of the case, and they’re ready to use with any Apple device. The H1 chip also offers voice control with Siri so you can get directions, skip songs, and make calls completely hands-free.

    This specific deal is for the latest model AirPods with a wireless charging case that offers a further 20 hours of battery life and can be charged wirelessly using a charging mat or a lightning connector. The all-new AirPods Pro currently retail for $249, which makes the $169 price tag on the 2019 model quite appealing. 

    Apple AirPod deals:

    Shop more offers with our roundup of the cheapest AirPod prices, sales, and deals that are also going on.

    If you’re interested in the latest AirPods you can see the best AirPods Pro prices, sales, and deals that are happening now.

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  • Here’s how you can now stream every episode of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus in the UK

    Forget your weekend plans – it’s now possible for UK-based Star Wars fans to watch all eight episodes of The Mandalorian via Disney Plus, despite the new streaming service not officially launching in the UK until March 23.

    We’ve discovered that if you take Disney up on its pre-launch discount deal (get a 12 month subscription for £49.99 – saving £10) you can then use a VPN to log in and immediately stream anything and everything in the Disney+ US library which launched back in November – including every episode of The Mandalorian.

    It’s incredibly simple to pull off – all you need is a valid Disney+ UK subscription and a VPN service to change your IP address. So if you’ve been desperate to get up and running with Disney+, this is another great reason to take Disney up on that discount subscription offer which will end when the service launches properly on March 23.

    How to use a VPN to watch Disney Plus

    It’s ridiculously easy to get started with a VPN and watch The Mandalorian on Disney Plus in the UK. After paying your £49.99 for the next 12 months of the streaming service (£10 off the price it will be from March 23 onwards), you then need to download and install one of our choices of the best VPN services.

    We trialled this with our #1 pick ExpressVPN. Once installed, you need to connect to a server in the US (Express makes this super easy to do) and then open up Disney Plus on your device. Whereas before you will have seen a message telling you that you’d need to wait until March 23 to watch The Mandalorian and the rest, now you’ll see that Disney Plus’s full US catalogue is available for your viewing pleasure.

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