Update: It’s back for a limited time!

DirecTV Now is currently offering a free Apple TV 4K 32GB when you pre-pay for three months of its streaming service. With each month typically going for $35 each, your total will come to $105 today. For comparison, Apple usually charges $179 for the 32GB streaming media player alone. There are a few instructions at checkout, which you can find just below. Note: your subscription will automatically continue after three months, be sure to cancel if you’re unwilling to proceed. Available to new subscribers only.

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Behind the Screens is a weekly 9to5Toys series that takes you through our writers’ setups, be it mobile, desktop, gaming or home theater. Next up is Ben Lovejoy, EU editor at 9to5Mac.

As someone whose tastes run to minimalism, I wanted the neatest, least-cluttered desk I could achieve – consistent with the tech needed for my work.

If you love technology but hate clutter, wires are your constant foe! I tried various cable-management approaches before finally deciding the only way to do it properly was with a bespoke desk.

My key aim was to have visible wires be as few and as short as possible. The idea was to have wires disappear immediately out of sight beneath the desk …

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Apple has begun offering its latest Apple Watch, Series 3 on its certified refurbished store today. Both the 38mm and 42mm models are available. With prices starting at $279, the Series 3 GPS model is available at up to 15% off.

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The latest tale in the Star Wars franchise is now just months away. We’ve already gotten a first glimpse at what Han and Chewbacca will be up to come May, and now LEGO has unveiled the first of its upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story kits. And what better way to intro the new sets than with Han’s famous ship, the Millennium Falcon. Complete with a majorly overhauled design and exclusive new minifigures, LEGO’s 2018 Star Wars lineup is off to a great start.

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The latest installment in the Star Wars franchise has been in theaters for some time now. And while 3D and IMAX viewings have given fans an even more immersive way to experience their favorite galaxy from far, far away, they fall short of what many fans, including myself, are clamoring for. That’s where Lenovo’s latest smartphone accessory comes in, the Jedi Challenges Augmented Reality Kit.

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Update 2/1: The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle set is now on sale directly from LEGO for $69.99 shipped! 

LEGO Ideas has brought us some of our favorite sets in recent memory, but not every set submitted earns the glory of someday adorning store shelves. However as we covered way back in August, a new set would be joining the lineup of successfully-crowdfunded kits. And after teasing the release on Twitter, today LEGO has officially announced that on February 1st, Ship in a Bottle will finally be available for purchase.

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Polk Audio has been around for years. Polk has a fairly large announcement at CES 2018 this year. The Polk Audio Command Bar is the “first ever” soundbar to feature Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant built-in. Honestly, this is something I’ve been waiting for since Alexa first came out, and I’m glad a company like Polk is the first to do it

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With CES 2018 underway, a number of manufacturers are offering discounts this week to celebrate new releases. One of which is Anker, that is discounting a handful of popular accessories via its Amazon storefront. Our top pick is its PowerCore 5000mAh Ultra-Compact USB Power Bank for $12.99 Prime shipped when promo code Y18A1109 is applied during checkout. That’s good for $5 off the regular going rate and the first discount we’ve tracked since the spring. Features include a 5000mAh battery, charging speeds up to 2A and an overall size of 10cm tall by 3cm wide. Rated 4.5/5 stars.

Other notable Anker deals include:

• PowerCore II 20000mAh Battery Pack: $36 (Reg. $50)
  • w/ code Y18A1260
• 2-pack IPX8 Waterproof Cases: $7 (Reg. $10)
  • w/ code 7D95D11D
• 9.7-inch iPad Screen Protector: $8 (Reg. $11)
• 2-pack 6-ft. Powerline+ Lightning Cable: $22 (Reg. $30)
• 3-pack 3-ft. Powerline USB C to A 3.0 Cable: $11 (Reg. $15)
  • w/ code ANKER863
• Roav 1080p Dash Cam C1: $51 (Reg. $70)

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