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Leak reveals Windows 10X, Microsoft’s new OS for dual-screen devices - The Verge
Game Subscriptions Have Never Been Cheaper - Gizmodo
Are you using Good Lock on your Galaxy Note 10? - Android Central

Leak reveals Windows 10X, Microsoft’s new OS for dual-screen devices - The Verge

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 06:56 AM PDT

Yesterday brought the leaks of several new Surface products that may be announced at Microsoft's big hardware event, including the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and an ARM-powered Surface 2-in-1 laptop. Now, leaker Evan Blass has spilled details about Windows 10X, said to be Microsoft's fork of Windows 10 that's built for dual-screen devices.

Of course, a dual-screen Surface product (codenamed "Centaurus") is rumored to make its debut at the big Surface unveiling event tomorrow. And based on Blass' tweet, it will run on Windows 10X, which has been previously referred to as Windows Lite.

While the tweet shared no images of the software, it states that Windows 10X is made to run on dual- and folding-screened devices. And that, compared to standard Windows 10, 10X might run applications in "containers." As for what that means, 10X may lean on virtualization to run a majority of the apps over the internet instead of running them locally off of the hardware.

The Verge will be covering Microsoft's big event tomorrow at 10AM ET, so tune in to see if this and all of the other leaks pan out. Hopefully, Microsoft will still have a few surprises left in store, so stay tuned.

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Game Subscriptions Have Never Been Cheaper - Gizmodo

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 07:15 AM PDT

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With Google's Stadia cloud based gaming service arriving sometime next month with a $10/month subscription fee, the competition is already preparing for an all out war this holiday season. Today Sony announced it's officially dropped the price of PlayStation Now from $20/month to $10, but with even more competition looming, you can probably expect further discounts.

Previously, subscribers to PlayStation Now, which features a rolling selection of games that can be downloaded or streamed, could also opt for a $45 quarterly subscription, or pay $100 up front for an entire year of service. Those options have also seen a price drop, with a quarterly subscription now costing just $25, and a full year at just $60. Sony is also adding a handful of A-list titles to the PlayStation Now service to further entice and lock in gamers, including God of War, Grand Theft Auto V, inFAMOUS Second Son, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which will all be available for a limited time.

Just as Netflix finally has some stiff competition in the video streaming market with Disney+, Apple TV Plus, and NBC's Peacock enroute, PlayStation Now is staring down some fierce competition from Google's Stadia, Apple's iOS-based Arcade gaming subscription service, Nintendo Switch Online which offers gamer an all they can eat buffet of retro 8-bit and 16-bit titles, and Microsoft's Game Pass, which gives you a similar run of high profile games, like Gears 5 and Devil May Cry 5, for just $10 a month.

Pricing isn't the only factor when it comes to choosing which console maker will get a cut of your paycheck every month, game selection will be an even bigger factor. The lack of big-name titles almost certainly played a part in Apple settling on $5/month for its Arcade subscription fee, and while Sony appears to be bolstering the PlayStation Now's lineup, there are concerns that the Stadia might already be losing some ahead of its launch, according to commenters on Reddit who've noticed certain titles disappearing from lists maintained on Google's website. We've reached out to Stadia's representatives for confirmation.

While Stadia hasn't even launched yet, it has clearly already motivated the competition. If you don't want to wait to see what gaming on your Chromecast is like PlayStation Now, Microsoft Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online, and Apple Arcade are all available right now for $10 or less a month.

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Are you using Good Lock on your Galaxy Note 10? - Android Central

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:40 AM PDT

Right out-of-the-box, the Galaxy Note 10 is a darn impressive phone. It represents the best of what Samsung has to offer in 2019, and for all intents and purposes, it's one of the best Android handsets you can buy right now.

If you have a Note 10 and want to take it to the next level, you can do just that with Samsung's "Good Lock" software. Good Lock allows you to do a variety of things, with the main focus being new customization tools for your lock screen, quick settings, recent apps page, and more.

Taking a look through the AC forums, a lot of our Note 10 users are also big Good Lock fans.

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