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Take Up to $500 off New Microsoft Devices Right Now

Microsoft has huge markdowns on everything from laptops to accessories, making it a great time to upgrade.

Whether you prefer a laptop, tablet or desktop, it’s hard to deny that most of us spend a lot of time on our devices. And if you’re working with older tech or something that lacks adequate storage, power or speed for the apps and programs you need, it may be time to upgrade. You can save hundreds on all sorts of top tech from Microsoft during the company’s spring sale, including accessories. Some models have already begun to sell out, so we recommend shopping sooner rather than later for the best selection.

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If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for, don’t worry — we’ve rounded up some of the best deals currently available so that you don’t have to scour the entire website to find solid options. Various offers end at different times, so keep that in mind as you shop.

While it’s not the latest model available, during Microsoft’s spring sale you can save up to $500 on select Surface Pro 8 devices now through April 30. This two-in-one design has enough power to work like a laptop with the right accessories, but is as portable as other tablets, giving you a lot of flexibility. It has a 13-inch screen, a built-in kickstand, Windows 11 and gets up to 16 hours of battery life per charge.

Another deal you can grab right now is up to $500 off select Surface Laptop 4 devices. The 13.5-inch model starts at $700 right now, whereas the 15-inch starts at $1,000. This offer is also available until April 30, while supplies last. And if you want to get the newer Surface Laptop 5, select variations are discounted by up to $400 now through April 16.

If you need to upgrade some of your peripherals, you can get up to 33% off select Microsoft PC accessories now through April 16. Save $25 on the Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub, $15 on the Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset, and $5 on the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse. And for gamers, you can save up to $20 on select Xbox controllers for a limited time.

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Honor’s Shimmering Magic V Flip 2 Has Arrived to Outshine Samsung’s Galaxy Flip

The flip foldable, releasing in China, includes a limited edition model co-designed by Jimmy Choo.

Honor has unveiled a new flip phone in China, and the company is billing it as, «the ultimate selfie device.» The Magic V Flip 2 includes an ultra-wide portrait mode, AI photography features and a playful, sparkly design.

The Magic V Flip 2 adds another device to Honor’s increasing lineup of foldable phones. So far, it’s only releasing the Magic V Flip 2 in China, starting on Aug. 28. It will sell for RMB 5,499 or about $766 USD.

The Magic V Flip2 appears to be geared toward influencers and fashionistas — a limited edition version of the new phone is co-designed by fashion icon Jimmy Choo and is, «inspired by the subtle shimmer of crystals.» It comes in deep sea blue and has a crushed stardust design, according to Honor’s press release.

Honor is also touting the phone’s 5,500mAh battery, which it says is the largest on the market for a flip phone. The also phone features a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50 MP selfie camera. The Magic V Flip 2’s closest competition may be Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 7 FE, which is about $200 more expensive than the Magic V Flip 2.

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Silksong, Long-Awaited Hollow Knight Spinoff, Gets Release Date: Sept. 4

Announced in 2019, Team Cherry’s follow-up is coming sooner than expected, and it’s on Game Pass on Day 1.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the follow-up, announced back in 2019, to one of the most beloved indie games of the last decade. In a special announcement video on Thursday, Australian developer Team Cherry revealed that the wait is almost over.

Silksong will be released on Sept. 4, according to the new trailer. The almost two-minute video reveals some of the new enemies and bosses in the upcoming spinoff and ends with the surprise release date.

Originally, Silksong was going to be a DLC for Hollow Knight. However, numerous delays resulted in it being pushed back again and again. Glimpses of the game would show up here and there over the years, but it was this year that it received the most attention from Nintendo as part of its Switch 2 lineup, and from Microsoft, which confirmed it would be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, PS4 and PS5. It will be available on Day 1 for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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PS5 Prices Go Up Today. Here’s How Much and Why

You can expect to pay more for a new PlayStation, thanks to «a challenging economic environment.»

Sony will increase the prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US, starting today. This follows the trend of console manufacturers such as Microsoft and Nintendo raising prices for their hardware in response to tariffs.

The PlayStation-maker posted about the price change Wednesday. The jump in price is $50 more than the current price for each model.

The new prices are:

PlayStation 5: $500 to $550
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $450 to $500
PlayStation 5 Pro: $700 to $750

«Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment,» Sony said in a post about the price increase.

As of Thursday morning, retailers and Sony’s online store have yet to update the console prices. This jump in price also will likely affect recently released PS5 bundles such as the Astro Bot bundle and Fortnite Cobal bundle.

Sony says accessories have not been affected by the change and this cost hike only affects the US.

In May, Microsoft increased the price of the Xbox Series consoles and Nintendo hiked the original Switch console price and Switch 2 accessories this month.

While the companies didn’t point to the tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump as the reason for the hardware price jump, it would explain the trend in recent months.