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Whether you're looking for new tech gear or household items, we've got you covered.

There's never a shortage of deals available, but sorting through all of them can be difficult at times. We've handpicked all the best tech, and everyday essentials discounts that you can take advantage of right now and brought them to one central location. From car code readers to Tonka trucks, these are today's best discounts!

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What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in December

Yep. It's once again time for the holidays.

Now that we're out of the Thanksgiving season, let's really get down to it. December. The feel-good month. Unless you don't feel good. Or maybe it's a mix of both. Whatever. The point is that it's a going to be another big moth for original programming on the streaming services — and perhaps none as big as the return of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. If you somehow missed the first season, it's the story of a young woman who basically has everything going for her, until her husband is an idiot. She drunkenly falls into the world of stand-up comedy in the mid-20th Century in New York City.

And, yeah. It's funny. And Season 2 is promising to be even better.

Over on Netflix, Fuller House is back for its fourth season, bringing some of the best of the '90s well into the aughts. Or if the holiday thing is more your jam, Netflix has a world of seasonal fare coming your way. (Here's the full list of holiday shows.)

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The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...

Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones truly stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms next week.

Next week we have a few new "AAA" releases on Xbox One, but there are still a few surprises here and there. Notably, Just Cause 4 is finally launching on the console, and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales offers an interesting take on the popular series. With that in mind, here are all the biggest games launching next week, between December 3 and December 7, 2018.

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What's the deal with Lenovo's Yoga Book C930 and LTE support?

Best answer: Yes, the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 convertible laptop is set up to support cellular LTE, but compatible models are only available in select European regions. If you can't get your hands on a Yoga Book C930 but need a slim laptop with LTE, consider checking out Samsung's Galaxy Book2.

• Microsoft: Samsung Galaxy Book2 ($999)
• Lenovo: Yoga Book C930 ($1,000)

Why the lack of LTE support FOR all Yoga Book C930 models?

Although the Yoga Book C930 has a built-in tray set up to handle a microSD card and a SIM card for 4G LTE support, only some select markets have models compatible with LTE connectivity.

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Save yourself a trip to the mechanic with the $12 Kobra OBD-II code reader

Ugh, what is your car trying to tell you anyway?

This Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code reader is down to $11.99 on Amazon when you clip the 15% off on-page coupon and use the promo code 5ZE3CSHJ. It sells for $20 without the code and we haven't seen a sale on these readers since June. Make sure the seller for this deal and the ones below is "E-Tech Distributors" or the code won't work. This version uses Wi-Fi, so it's compatible with iOS, Android, and, for the one person who just woke up from several years of sleep, Windows phones.

The problem with Wi-Fi is you can't always get it near your car. You can get this Bluetooth car code reader for $7.77 with code QS7OPFOD and the 15% off on-page coupon. That's down from a price of $13, but the Bluetooth version does not work with iOS.

Skip using the phone altogether with Kobra's direct OBD-II professional diagnostic car scanner for $12.95 with code FEB2A6OE and the 15% off on-page coupon. That's about $6 off what it normally goes for. You won't be able to transfer the data to your phone, but you can also scan and read the codes a lot faster and take action.

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Aliens vs. Predator, Sonic Unleashed, more join Xbox backward compatibility

The list keeps on growing.

Ever since Xbox One backward compatibility was announced, gamers have been asking for a few high-profile games. While the majority of requests revolve around the Call of Duty franchise, the Aliens and Sonic franchises have been other hot series. Today, Microsoft announced that Aliens vs. Predator, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and Sonic Unleashed are now backward compatible.

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Microsoft just bought inXile Entertainment, but who are they?

Microsoft is gearing up to tackle the next console generation with a bang, picking up studios left, right, and center in attempts to offset some of its biggest criticisms. Say hi to inXile Entertainment.

Microsoft is setting its bets for the next console generation, as Redmond not only attempts to make up for lost ground against PlayStation, but sets up defences against potential moves from Google, Amazon, and other tech giants.

Microsoft is well placed on a technical level for the next console generation. The combined forces of the Xbox and Surface industrial engineering teams is a winning combo, and Microsoft's massive investment in regional data centers grants them a sizable advantage in live services, and their planned game streaming service, set to debut in 2019. One area Microsoft has arguably neglected in recent years is in its internal game stable. Both critics and customers have been fairly adamant that Microsoft can improve in this area, and Microsoft has responded in a big way.

Microsoft picked up several new studios this year, including Forza Horizon-aficionado Playground Games, RPG heavyweight Obsidian Entertainment, and State of Decay developer Undead Labs. When Microsoft announced the acquisition of inXile Entertainment, however, it came as a bit of a surprise.

inXile Entertainment, founded by the legendary Brian Fargo of Interplay fame, is known in recent times for classic-style crowd-funded RPGs Wasteland 2 and The Bard's Tale IV. Both games were well-received overall, but they launched missing some of the polish that you might have expected from a larger studio. I think it's fair to say the games also flew under the radar a bit, lacking the marketing reach Microsoft Studios games typically enjoy. As part of Microsoft, inXile should be able to push their ambitions to the next level, handing off business administration and marketing efforts to Microsoft corporate, and focusing entirely on their art.

Here's a brief history of inXile, and what to expect from this hugely promising studio.

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