Deal: massive Logitech sale, save up to 50% on keyboards, webcams, mice, and more

Amazon's deal of the day is something of a doozy this time around. As is always the case, this Gold Box Deal of the Day will only last for today, September 27, so if you need new computer accessories, now might be your time to act.

Although the package is advertised as 50 percent off select devices, we're seeing some go for much less. A Bluetooth Mouse (M557) is currently going for $20, for instance, and its list price is closer to $50, meaning Amazon reports 70 percent savings.

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Other deals of note include the Logitech Speaker System Z523 with Subwoofer, which is going for half off its usual $100 price tag. You'll have to click over to the second page to find that one, however, because this deal spans two pages of products.

For anyone in the market for a new keyboard, there are a variety for sale here, including some in snazzy colors like orange and pomegranate. Those mice (mouses?) with the giant trackball are also available for half off.

To see if there's anything in this Logitech Gold Box Deal that may interest you, click the button below to check it out. Then let us know in the comments what you think is the best steal of the bunch!

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Google announces the winners of their first annual Indie Games Festival

If you're a part of the indie games community, then you have probably been paying close attention the the festival that Google held in San Francisco this Saturday. 30 innovative games were put on display for judges and the public alike, and today Google is ready to announce their seven finalists and three winners.

Contestants were judged based on visual and audio aesthetics as well as creative gameplay design. The panel of judges consisted of industry experts.

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The runners up include Parallyzed, an "atmospheric adventure platformer with unique gameplay set in a dark and enchanting dreamscape"; Norman's Night In: The Cave, a 2D puzzler following the tale of a man lost in a cave with nothing but a bowling ball; Armajet, a multiplayer jetpack arena shoot-em-up; and Antihero, an Oliver Twist inspired strategy game set in a gritty cityscape.

Of the runners up, only Parallyzed is currently available. The rest are slated for release in the final quarter of 2016.

Taking home the title of Champ are three games:

Orbit – Playing with Gravity, a puzzler that is, at its heart, essentially a gravity simulator. Flick colorful particle planets into existence to navigate through a gauntlet of black holes. The game also contains a sandbox mode so you can create your own challenges.

Numbo Jumbo is a curious number puzzle game that would probably allure the mathematically minded. It's a simple game in which you find paths through numbered nodes such that they add up correctly.

Bit Bit Blocks is yet another puzzler, but this one is more action based with cutesy graphics and multiplayer capabilities. Although you can challenge your friends, there's also a single player campaign to play through.

Winners and nominees were awarded with a slew of prizes including Google I/O 2017 tickets, a Tango Development kit, Google Cloud credits, an NVIDIA Android TV & K1 tablet, and a Razer Forge TV bundle.

Google took the opportunity of this announcement to also reveal that, due to the success of this US Indie Games Festival, a UK variant will be coming to European soil soon. Details on the ground are few for now – we don't have any dates or destinations yet – but if you're a European indie dev, you might want to start getting your ducks in a row for this opportunity!

If you've been looking for quality mobile games, few have faced as much professional review recently as these. Check out those that are currently available, and let us know what you think of them in the comments below!

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses trials and successes in India

Today in India Times, Google CEO Sundar Pichai published a piece discussing the importance of the Indian market. In it, he drew from his own childhood and segued neatly into the current issues the country is facing. However, never one to be deterred by complications, Pichai chooses to view these challenges as opportunities.

The takeaway phrase from the think piece is that Pichai is convinced that "the best innovations come from the most surprising places." Pichai cites one Advay Ramesh, who was a 14-year-old boy living in Chennai. Ramesh was aware that the local fishermen were in a constant struggle with a bevy of complicated maritime borders. Many fishermen had accidentally run afoul of the law, and some had even been detained, all for trespassing into international waters.

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Even as a 14-year-old, Ramesh saw an opportunity for progress inherent in this problem. Inspired by technology like Google Maps, Ramesh developed a custom tablet that would warn fishermen when they were nearing those tricky borders.

We live in an age where a 14-year-old in Chennai has access to satellite geolocation technology, and they are using it to innovate. As Pichai points out, when he was growing up in India, it was difficult to even gain access to a computer.

Pichai listed the technological benefits that have come to India in the intervening years, including Google's projects to bring wifi to train stations and introduce technical training programs in the area. But India still isn't as connected to the rest of the world as are places like the US or the UK.

India still isn't as connected to the rest of the world as are places like the US or the UK.

By acknowledging spotty mobile coverage and a lack of ubiquitous internet accessibility, Google has created workarounds in their popular service like Maps and YouTube by creating offline variants so that Indian users can stay on their devices even when they're disconnected.

Pichai's point is that, although the mobile phone market has peaked, there is still plenty of room for development and innovation in India. The solutions created in this landscape of trials and tribulations can be applied elsewhere in the global market, and by expanding technological services in India, more young innovators like Ramesh will gain access to the resources they need to make a meaningful impact on the world. No matter how you spin it, in Pichai's view, investing in the Indian tech market is a win for the global community.

What do you think of Pichai's thoughts on India and innovation? Let us know your take in the comments below!

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Popular dungeon crawler Looty Dungeon finally comes to Android

Dungeon crawlers are always fun to play, especially when they're simple. taco illuminati's popular iOS game Looty Dungeon fits the bill quite well, offering up simple controls, fun graphics and numerous unique characters. If you've been waiting for Looty Dungeon to get rid of its iOS exclusivity, you're in luck – thanks to Crossy Road publisher Yodo1, Looty Dungeon has finally made its way to Android!

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Once you fire up this game, you'll instantly recognize the similarities between it and other blocky games like Crossy Road. The controls in Looty Dungeon are just a simple, too. Simply swipe in the direction you'd like to move, and do your best to dodge the spike traps, balls of flame, arrows and other obstacles that stand in your way. The aim of the game is to make your way through as many dungeons as you can while picking up loot along the way.

There are 50 characters to collect, too, each with their own special abilities and stats. You can play as a knight, an archer, a wizard, a fairy, a pair of dueling twins and more. To get a good look at what the game is like, check out the gameplay trailer below:

Looty Dungeon is free and does come with in-app purchases ranging from $0.99-$2.49, but you don't need to spend any actual money to enjoy this title. If you're a fan of casual mobile games, I think you'll really like this one. You can download Looty Dungeon at the Play Store link below.

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Google Chrome gets Data Saver for video, a new downloads experience and more

If you rely on Google's browser app to surf the web, talk with friends or watch videos, you're in luck. Today Google has announced a number of new features and improvements making their way to Chrome that will help you save more data, download things for offline viewing, and discover even more personalized content tailored to your interests.

Chrome's Data Saver now supports video, too

Chrome's Data Saver feature has been around for awhile, and it's quite the handy feature if you've never tried it out. With Data Saver turned on, Chrome will compress images and text you load, saving up to 60% of your data without changing the content. Now Chrome's Data Saver is getting video support, allowing you to save up to 67% of your data when viewing MP4 videos through Chrome. Google says in India alone, this new feature is saving 138TB of data on video in a single week. Not bad!

Data Saver will now also optimize HTTP websites to their essentials, which should help web pages load much faster than before.

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Google Chrome is also getting a new download feature, which will allow you to simply tap a download button to save a web page, photo or video for offline viewing. You can access the downloads hub by tapping the overflow menu (three dots) on the top-right of your browser. Google also says you don't need to worry about restarting your download if your connection is dropped, either. If you go offline when Chrome is downloading something, it will immediately start back up once you're back online.

The new downloads feature is now available in Chrome Beta and will roll out to the stable version of Chrome soon.

Google is also making it easier to find topics that you're interested in. Now when you open a new tab in Chrome, you'll see suggestions for websites you might want to visit. Plus, the more you use Chrome, the smarter these suggestions will get overtime.

These changes will be making their way to Chrome soon, so grab the latest version at the Play Store link below to try them out.

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Future Samsung phones may feature hydrophobic displays

Samsung is already at the cutting edge of mobile display technology with its QHD AMOLED curved displays, but the company is also looking to the future. The US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced today that Samsung has acquired an exclusive license for its optically clear superhydrophobic film technology.

Superhydrophobic film technology is a bit of a mouthful, but in a nutshell its the term that the ORNL has coined for its transparent coating designed for display, which helps to repel water and prevents dust and dirt from sticking to the screen. A superhyrdophobic surface has a water droplet contact angle of 150 degrees or more. ORNL's coating boasts an angle between 155 and 165 degrees. This essentially means that water will actually bounce right off the display, taking dirt and dust with it. Which also means less fingerprints and smudges.

The superhydrophobic technology is manufactured by depositing a thin glass film on a glass surface and then heating the coated glass to turn the surface into two material compositions. This is followed up by a selective edging process to produce a porus 3D network of high-silica content glass, which gives the coating its properties. Samsung will need to integrate this process into its manufacturing line before it can produce any displays for smartphones. While it might be a bit early for the Galaxy S8, this technology could be ready in time for the S9.

The coating can be applied to most glass surfaces, so Samsung could use for for smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, or pretty much anything else with a screen. Of course, Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphones are all boasting IP68 water resistant ratings this year, so this new film technology seems like a natural fit for a future flagship smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy On8 with 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display launched in India

Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy On8 in India. The Galaxy On8 will go on sale starting October 2, exclusively on Flipkart as their annual Big Billion Day sales celebrations.

The Galaxy On8 offers a richer viewing experience with a bright 5.5-inch Full HD sAMOLED display and boasts of a premium design with a diamond cut metal frame that's slim and ergonomic. As part of Smasung's 'Make for India' initiative, the Galaxy On8 packs in features like UDS (Ultra Data Saving) and S bike targeted specifically at the Indian market.

"The Galaxy On8 is the perfect smartphone for consumers seeking an optimal mix of style, portability and powerful performance. The device not only looks stylish but also packs a punch with a superior consumer experience with powerful processor and vivid display."

– Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India Electronics

Samsung GALAXY On8 Specifications

• Operating System: Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) sAMOLED
• Processor: 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor
• RAM: 3GB
• Internal Storage: 16GB; expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card
• Rear Camera: 13MP AF | f1.9 | LED Flash
• Front Camera: 5MP | f1.9 | LED Flash
• Dimensions: 151.7 x 76.0 x 7.8mm
• Weight: 169 g
• Battery: 3300mAh

Priced at ₹15,900 ($240), the Samsung Galaxy On8 will be available in gold, black, and white colors from Flipkart starting October 2. The online retailer has also announced several consumer-friendly financing options such as no cost EMIs and product exchange.

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