Fortnite is turning players’ dance moves into emotes – but you’ll need TikTok to do it

One of the world’s biggest games is teaming up with the social media platform of the moment, as Fortnite kicks off a dance competition in collaboration with TikTok that could see your own dance moves immortalized with an in-game emote.

TikTok users are being encouraged to submit their own “original dance moves” through the short-form video platform, with the promise that winning entries will be turned into emotes (playable dance moves you can use at the touch of a button, often used to celebrate kills or victories) for Fortnite’s millions of players.

The best Nokia phones of 2020: find the right Nokia device for you

Most people think of Nokia phones when they think about mobile phones or cell phones. It’s a long-running brand (even if the name has been passed around a few companies over the years), and it’s built up a popular following because of its legacy handsets, as well as its newer affordable smartphones.

But there are so many Nokia phones, it can be hard to choose which to buy, if you’re on the market.

Best phones by brand

Could The Last of Us 2 be coming to PC?

The Last of Us 2 might be landing on PC in the future, although we should immediately note the major caveat upfront that this is speculation built on pretty shaky ground.

Still, plenty of online chatter has been stoked by a LinkedIn job posting which specifies some interesting skills for a graphics programmer to be part of the team working on The Last of Us 2.

The best cheap laptop deals and sales for January sales: prices from just £99

This week’s cheap laptop deals can save you a wad of cash as you pick up your new machine for the year. We’ve found excellent savings on a range of cheap laptops, and more powerful discounted computers, from simple grab and go Chromebooks all the way to the Microsoft Surface Pro. Laptop deals like these are perfect for picking up a set of specifications at a much lower price point than you would as standard, so we’re seeing plenty of speedy SSDs, quad-core processors, and Intel Optane memory sporting models in the roundup at the moment. 

Comparing laptop deal specs can often be an arduous task, so we’ve laid out all the need to know information about every model included in this week’s roundup. That means you’ll know what you’re getting in terms of RAM, processing, storage, and screen size specs before you take a closer look. Plus, we’ve been laptop deal hunting for a while now, so we’ll only show you the configurations that are worth their sales prices. From huge names like Dell, Asus, Acer, and Lenovo to lesser-known brands, we’ve got something for everyone.

We’re on the lookout for great laptop deals every day of the year, so we know a decent saving when we see one. We’ve got you covered for various needs too so if you’re looking for work, school or home you’re sure to find something that works for you below. We’ve got cheap laptop deals featuring an assortment of workhorses, versatile machines, and basic configurations perfect for students all at surprisingly low prices.

If you’re a gamer, you’d be better suited to check out our selection of gaming laptop deals, as the models on this page are not usually built with gaming in mind. We’ve also rounded up a fine collection of cheap laptops on sale in the UK too.

Cheap laptop deal of the week

Lenovo IdeaPad 330s 15.6-inch laptop | $499 $359 at Walmart
With 8GB of RAM and a Ryzen 5 2500U quad-core processor, you’re off to a good start with this IdeaPad 330s, but we rarely see IdeaPad laptop deals at this price including a 256GB SSD, making this a must-see deal.
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Laptops under $200

Acer C720 11.6-inch Chromebook (refurbished) | $199 $75.99 at Walmart
With just a 16GB SSD and 4GB of RAM you’re going to be using the cloud for most of your storage, but that’s exactly what this Chromebook was designed for. At under $80, this is an excellent saving of over $100 to make this cheap laptop deal even more enticing.
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Lenovo 11.6-inch refurbished Chromebook | $93.99 at Best Buy
If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful laptop to cover the bare basics of computing on the tightest of budgets, then this Chromebook is a perfect match. This model only has 16GB of storage, but you can always expand via a USB drive. It comes with 4GB of RAM which is still on the low side but acceptable at this price point.
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Acer Chromebook 14 14-inch Chromebook | $299 $149 at Walmart
There’s a quad-core processor hiding in this unassuming 14-inch Chromebook, making it one of the more intriguing laptop deals of the week. Aside from that, you’re getting the standard 4GB of RAM and 32GB storage to run your Chrome OS from, and Walmart are also throwing in an Acer protective sleeve as well.
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Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook | $299 $169 at Walmart
This Lenovo somewhat breaks the mold of Chromebooks – offering a larger 14-inch HD display on a cheap laptop. You’re still only getting 32GB SSD storage, but with Chrome OS you don’t need to worry about being kicked out of future updates. It’s also an extra $10 cheaper than we’ve been seeing it over the last few weeks, making it a fantastic laptop deal right now.

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Lenovo Ideapad 130s 14-inch laptop | $239 $189 at Walmart
For under $190, you can pick up a 14-inch Lenovo laptop with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage in these great Walmart laptop deals. These specs are perfect for everyday computing on the go, especially if you’re using cloud storage for your heavier items.
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Asus Chromebook C423NA | $269.99 $199 at Walmart
This 14-inch Chromebook is just under $200 – what a steal! You’re also getting double the usual amount of storage inside as well, with a 64GB hard drive at your disposal. 4GB of RAM is fairly standard at this price, but will ensure you’re always running smoothly.
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Laptops under $400

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S 15.6-inch laptop | $499 $279.99 at Newegg
This is a solid Windows laptop for your standard day-to-day work activities at work or study. You’re getting a roomy 128GB SSD with an 8th generation i3 processor and 4GB of RAM which is plenty for storing media files and light multitasking respectively. The HD display will also work wonders in conjunction with the narrow bezels and the light design makes this an excellent choice for portability.
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Motile 14-inch laptop | $699 $299 at Walmart
We’ve been seeing laptop deals on this particular model sitting at well over $300 in the past, but this Motile budget laptop is now offering a 256GB SSD at just $299 this week. With 8GB of RAM and a Ryzen 5 / Radeon Vega 8 processor and graphics pairing, you’re looking at a high spec laptop at an amazing price – more than enough to delight punters curious about this lesser-known brand.
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Lenovo Ideapad 330 15.6-inch laptop | $499.99 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $200 on this Lenovo Ideapad 330 laptop deal at Amazon.  You’re picking up 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD – great specs at this price, not to mention the AMD A9 processor and Radeon R5 graphics.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S340 i3 laptop | $449 $329 at Walmart
There’s some serious spec here in this Walmart laptop deal for just over $300 thanks to the $120 discount. 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD make for a fantastic spec at this price, though if you’re after more storage take a look at the 330s below.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 330s 15.6-inch laptop | $499 $359 at Walmart
You’re paying $30 more on this 330s model over the S340 below, and getting the same 8GB of RAM but with a Ryzen 5 2500U quad-core processor. Plus, you’re doubling your storage to a fantastic 256GB SSD making this a must-see deal.
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HP 14-inch laptop | $599 $369 at Walmart
For under $400 you can pick up a fantastic 14-inch HP laptop with a 256GB SSD, 16GB of Intel Optane memory, and 8GB of RAM, with a 10th generation i5 processor to match. Those are some great specs with an even better price tag this week.
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Lenovo IdeaPad L340 15.6-inch laptop | $383.85 at Amazon
If you want to trade your Intel processor for a bigger SSD, this L340 IdeaPad has you covered. You’re getting an AMD Ryzen 3 processor but you’re also going home with a 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM – fantastic storage for the price point. It’s a slight trade off to be able to store more and access it quicker, but it might be the deal for you.
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Laptops under $600

Lenovo IdeaPad S340 i5 laptop | $549 $419 at Walmart
A $130 price cut on a Lenovo IdeaPad is always a good shout. These are already incredibly cheap laptops for their power, and this particular model offers a surprising 8GB of RAM alongside a quad-core 8th generation i5 processor and a 128GB SSD. It’ll have a good swing at some light media editing and gaming too with these specs.
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Dell Inspiron 5481 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop | $599 $449 at Walmart
For just under £450, you can pick up something a little different at Walmart this week. This 2-in-1 laptop can double as a tablet when you need it to and comes packed with an 8th generation i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD – perfect for faster computing on the go.
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Lenovo Ideapad 330S 15.6-inch laptop | $559 $475 at Amazon
This 330S Lenovo Ideapad model only has 4GB of RAM listed, but you’re also getting 16GB of Intel Optane memory to balance the books on that spec. The Optane memory acts as a streamlined buffer between your hard drive and CPU, making read and write speeds incredibly fast. If you’re after big storage, this 1TB hard drive will do the trick, and while there’s no SSD to speak of, you’re getting efficient power thanks to that Optane memory. There’s also a nice quad-core 8th generation i5 processor to keep everything ticking over.
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HP 15 Graphite Mist 15.6-inch laptop | $599 $479 at Walmart
This laptop is equipped with an HD touchscreen display and comes with impressive internal spec too. There’s an 8th-gen i5 processor, 1TB hard drive, 16GB optane memory and 4GB of RAM. This is a laptop deal perfect for those who are looking to store in bulk, rather than being worried about accessing everything with the speed of an SSD. That’s not to say you’re getting a slow laptop here, that 16GB optane memory takes care of the traditionally slower hard drive, but you’ll be spending a lot more to pick up a 1TB SSD.
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Acer Aspire 5 15.6-inch laptop | $625 $499 at Walmart
This powerful Acer laptop with a 512GB SSD has just dipped below $500 in this week’s laptop deals. You’re also getting an impressive 8th generation i7 processor at that price tag, as well as an all-day battery to keep all that computing going.
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HP Pavilion 15.6-inch laptop | $1,299 $529.99 at HP
This is perhaps the holy grail of cheap laptop deals. You’re getting 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and an HD touch screen, all for well under half the original listing price. An AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor will suit any everyday task, but if you’re looking to boost the performance of your laptop even more you can always upgrade to the 3700U. That also boosts your graphics to Radeon Vega 10 instead of 8, turning this already nifty everyday machine into a streamlined powerhouse.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 | $959 $649 at Best Buy
This is the entry-level version of Microsoft’s 2-in-1 with a 10th-gen Core i3 processor in the Platinum color (silver by any other name), bundled with the Type Cover which comes in black. You’re also getting 4GB of RAM (a little on the small side at this price point, but durable) and a 128GB SSD.
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Lenovo Yoga 730 2-in-1 15.6-inch laptop | $849.99 $696.99 at Best Buy
This Lenovo Yoga laptop brings us over the $600 limit, but if you’re in the mood to push that budget a little you’ll find an excellent little 2-in-1 computer here. With a 256GB SSD and a massive 12GB of RAM, this has some powerful memory and storage potential that can fly with an 8th generation i5 processor.
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Where to find the best laptop deals in the US:

What stores have cheap laptop sales?

We’ve compared prices on some of our favourite cheap laptops and run through the details on why we recommend them further down this page. But if you’d like to browse the latest laptop deals directly from your favorite retailers we’ve included a list of the most-recommended stores directly below. 

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The best cheap laptops of 2019

Acer Swift 3

The bigger, better value proposition

CPU: Intel Core i3 – i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 4GB – 8GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) ComfyView IPS | Storage: 128GB – 256GB SSD

Windows 10 20H1 release date, news and features

Windows 10 20H1 is the first major Windows 10 update of 2020, and it should be coming soon, promising to bring loads of new features to Microsoft’s popular operating system.

We still don’t have an exact date for Windows 10 20H1, also known as  Windows 10 version 2004, but we’ve already got some details on the new features coming. 

Best e-commerce platform of 2020: software for an online store

The best e-commerce platforms in 2020

The rise of the web has allowed countless businesses to reach a wider market. Not only that, it has given rise to countless new online-only businesses, fueled by the exponential rise of mobile connections.

It’s not surprising, then, that one analyst claims that the SMB e-commerce platform market will break the billion dollar barrier.

Quibi streaming service: release date, price, exclusive shows and how it works

These are busy times in the TV streaming world. While Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu had the market more or less sewn up three months ago, they’ve had to face up to new competition in the form of Apple TV Plus and Disney Plus – and they’re soon to be joined by NBC’s Peacock and HBO Max

There’s one new player on the scene that promises to be very different to the rest, however. Quibi is threatening to shake up the market by doing things its own way, making all of its content exclusively for mobile devices. It’s backed by huge amounts of cash, has Hollywood royalty like Steven Spielberg and Guillermo del Toro involved, and promises to bring some exciting technological developments to the table. But what can we expect from Quibi when it launches in the US this April? Below, we’ll talk you through what we know. 

Cut to the chase

  • What is Quibi? A new premium streaming service with a twist – it’ll only be available on mobile devices.
  • When will it be released? Quibi is scheduled to launch on April 6, 2020 in the US. A UK/Australia date is TBC.
  • How much will it cost? There will be two pricing tiers available for US viewers: $4.99 per month with ads, $7.99 per month for an ad-free service.

Quibi release date: April 2020